LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James says he’s taking a break from social media. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star posted on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, and Instagram on Wednesday to announce that he’s stepping away from his pages. James has 159 million followers on Instagram, 52.9 million on X. James started the farewell by reposting something that Rich Kleiman, Kevin Durant’s longtime manager, posted to X on Oct. 24. “We can all acknowledge that sports is the last part of society that universally brings people together. So why can’t the coverage do the same?” Kleiman wrote that day. “It’s only click bait when you say it. When the platform is so big, you can make the change and allow us all an escape from real life negativity. I for one find it all a waste of breath.” James, on Instagram, posted a screengrab of Kleiman’s post and added the caption, “Damn shame what it’s come to.” On X, his repost of Kleiman simply said, “AMEN!!” Kleiman has posted only a handful of times since his Oct. 24 post, and evidently, James isn’t planning to post much — or anything — until further notice. Related Articles Entertainment | Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction Entertainment | Pamela Hayden, longtime ‘Simpsons’ voice actor, including Bart’s friend Milhouse, hangs up her mic Entertainment | Simone Biles to join Snoop Dogg as a guest mentor for an episode on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Entertainment | Alec Baldwin wasn’t invited to ‘Rust’ premiere, incites anger of slain cinematographer’s family Entertainment | 'Euphoria' star Storm Reid not returning for season 3 His announcement came one day after he said “everybody on the Internet called me a liar all the time” when he said he was watching Dalton Knecht’s college games last year at Tennessee — long before the Lakers drafted the sharpshooting guard. “And with that said I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care,” James posted, followed by emojis of a hand holding up two fingers — often symbolizing someone leaving a place — and a crown, a nod to his “King James” moniker. James, the NBA’s oldest active player — he turns 40 next month — is a four-time NBA champion and a three-time Olympic gold medalist, the most recent of those coming earlier this year at the Paris Games. The Lakers are 10-4, winners of six straight and next play Thursday at home against Orlando.DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rasheed Bello had 20 points in Purdue Fort Wayne's 87-81 victory over Drexel on Monday. Bello added eight assists for the Mastodons (4-2). Corey Hadnot II went 6 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. Jalen Jackson had 13 points and went 6 of 13 from the field. The Dragons (4-3) were led in scoring by Cole Hargrove, who finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds and four assists. Kobe Magee added 15 points and three steals for Drexel. Shane Blakeney finished with 12 points. Jackson scored nine points in the first half and Purdue Fort Wayne went into halftime trailing 37-35. Bello scored 15 second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .joker 77 。

By Political Reporter- A top President Emmerson Mnangagwa ally and Zanu PF Mashonaland East Chairman, Daniel Garwe, has attacked Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and said that Mnangagwa would rule beyond 2028. Garwe, who is also the Local government Minister Sunday, addressed a meeting in Chivhu and told the gathering that the “ED2030” campaign is irreversible. The “2030 ED Vachitonga was adopted at the party conference after all our nine party provincial structures had endosed it. At the conference it was then present by the party’s secretary for legal affairs Cde Patrick Chinamasa. I want to tell you here that that resolution its possible and its irreversible,” Garewe told a district feedback meeting in Chihu’s Chikomba district. Two weeks ago, President Mnangagwa’s allies in his home province, the Midlands, also reignited the push to extend his term of office despite Mnangagwa having stated that he would step down in 2028. This renewed ambition for a term extension has rekindled tensions between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga, following a temporary truce at the Zanu PF conference in Bulawayo in October. Edson Chiherenge, a vocal supporter of the 2030 agenda and Zanu PF’s Midlands provincial chairperson, was adamant about the push for an extension. “We want him to continue to rule,” Chiherenge said at a meeting in Kwekwe last week. “We went to the conference to endorse our resolution as the Midlands province that Mnangagwa should extend his term until 2030... 2030 belongs to Emmerson Mnangagwa.” Zanu PF’s director of information, Farai Marapira, echoed this sentiment, stating that while the 2030 resolution had been adopted at the conference, the party was still awaiting Mnangagwa’s final stance. “We respect democracy, and the structures are allowed to speak their minds—that’s the democracy of Zanu PF,” Marapira said. Despite the provincial push, Mnangagwa himself has publicly stated on three occasions this year that he plans to retire in 2028. However, a recent, tense, closed-door Politburo meeting between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga suggests that his timeline could be far from settled. Insiders reported a palpable chill between the two leaders, who reportedly avoided eye contact during heated discussions. At the heart of the divide is a Mnangagwa-aligned faction that has hinted at a potential constitutional amendment to extend the presidential term to seven years, a move to bolster his Vision 2030 plan. This proposition, however, clashes with Chiwenga’s interests. Supported by his military backers, Chiwenga initially opposed Mnangagwa’s bid to stay in office until 2030, pressuring him to announce his tentative exit by 2028. The rift highlights the unravelling of a once-strong alliance. Initially, the Mnangagwa-Chiwenga partnership—formed to oust former President Robert Mugabe in 2017—was underpinned by a so-called “gentleman’s agreement,” in which Mnangagwa would serve a single term before handing over power to Chiwenga. Yet, Mnangagwa’s reliance on the Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) rather than the military for his re-election campaign in 2023 only deepened the divide, signalling a shift away from their original pact. To further weaken Chiwenga’s influence, Mnangagwa appointed Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander General Phillip Valerio Sibanda to the Politburo, a strategic move aimed at diluting Chiwenga’s power base within the military. As Zanu PF members remain divided, Mnangagwa’s intentions regarding his term remain uncertain, with speculation mounting that the power struggle within the party is far from over.Tech News Today Live Updates on November 26, 2024: ‘Focusing on integrating AI into all products to enhance customer experience’ says BenQ India MD Rajeev SinghNikita Hand, who accused the sportsman of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him for damages in a civil case at the High Court in the Irish capital. The jury delivered its verdict on Friday. The total amount of damages awarded to Hand by the jury was 248,603.60 euros (£206,714.31). Mr McGregor made no comment as he left court but later posted on social media that he intends to appeal. The Irish athlete has featured in multiple video games, including voice-acting a character bearing his likeness in additional downloadable content in the Hitman series. Mr McGregor’s character featured as a target for the player-controlled assassin in the game. In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately. We take this matter very seriously and cannot ignore its implications. Consequently, we will begin removing all... — HITMAN (@Hitman) November 25, 2024 IO Interactive, the Danish developer and publisher of Hitman, said in a statement: “In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately. “We take this matter very seriously and cannot ignore its implications. “Consequently, we will begin removing all content featuring Mr McGregor from our storefronts starting today.” Mr McGregor had faced an accusation that he “brutally raped and battered” Ms Hand at a hotel in south Dublin in December 2018. The Irish sports star previously told the court he had consensual sex with Ms Hand in a penthouse at the Beacon Hotel. Ms Hand was taken in an ambulance to the Rotunda Hospital the following day where she was assessed in the sexual assault treatment unit. A paramedic who examined Ms Hand the day after the assault had told the court she had not seen “someone so bruised” in a long time.

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday celebrates giving and is critical for charities experiencing heightened demand for essential services TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spokespersons from CanadaHelps , co-founders of GivingTuesday Canada and Canada's largest online donation and fundraising platform, are available for media interviews to discuss GivingTuesday, which takes place this year on December 3rd. As many Canadians continue to struggle under financial pressure and are turning to charities to meet essential needs, CanadaHelps is highlighting how communities can unite this giving season by engaging in generosity. As the world's largest generosity movement, GivingTuesday celebrates and encourages all forms of giving, including donating, volunteering, performing acts of kindness, and more. More than $13.6 million was donated within 24 hours via CanadaHelps.org to support registered charities on GivingTuesday in 2023. This year, the organization is aiming to surpass last year's total. The holiday season is a critical fundraising time for charities with approximately 40% of annual donations being made in the final two months of the year on CanadaHelps.org. The generosity shown on GivingTuesday and throughout the rest of the year sustains the vital work of charities year-round. Spokespersons from CanadaHelps can discuss the following topics leading up to and on GivingTuesday: Demand For Charitable Services Generosity is especially critical given the record-breaking use of food banks reported across the country as Canadians struggle under financial pressures and turn to charities for daily essentials including food and shelter. Spokespeople can speak to findings from a recent Ipsos poll conducted for CanadaHelps with insights on Canadians turning to charities for support, including: Spokespeople can highlight a variety of easy ways Canadians can participate in GivingTuesday, including donating to a favourite charity or cause, volunteering, fundraising, setting up a monthly donation, purchasing Charity Gift Cards (as holiday season gifts and stocking stuffers), performing acts of kindness, and so much more. Impact of Canada Post Strike on Charities Like so many small businesses that rely on postal service to deliver packages, many charities rely on direct mail which represents a critical portion of their annual revenue. With the Canada Post strike, many charities are concerned that they will be forgotten among supporters who would normally mail in a cheque at the end of the year. Spokespeople can speak to the impact of the labour dispute on Canada's charitable sector, can share examples of charities in select cities that are affected, and offer alternatives to traditional mail for giving. Challenges Facing Arts and Culture Charities While the arts and culture sector provides significant personal and cultural benefits to Canadians, according to new Ipsos polling conducted for CanadaHelps , only 6% of the population says they prioritize arts and culture charities as important causes they support. Spokespeople can speak to the unique benefits of arts and culture organizations in uniting people, some of the challenges facing these charities, and highlight examples of the impact of specific arts charities in communities across Canada. Holiday Gifts that Make an Impact As Canadians search for the perfect gift to give this holiday season, spokespeople can discuss the variety of giving options for all budgets that can make a vital impact on charities and the communities that rely on them. Engaging Kids in Giving Spokespeople can speak to creative ways that parents can use GivingTuesday to engage children in giving while also learning about specific causes of interest and impact. Companies Leveraging GivingTuesday to Support Charities Companies across the country are embracing GivingTuesday as a way to make a positive impact. Spokespeople can highlight how businesses are supporting charities, how it benefits their organizations, and provide examples of how select companies are supporting this day of generosity. Financial Ways to Give Strategically Spokespeople can speak to strategic ways of giving and using charitable tax benefits to receive up to 49% of their contribution back as a tax credit. They can also discuss how monthly donations and donations of securities are strategic ways to give and how these methods grew 11% and 32% respectively on CanadaHelps in 2023 compared to the prior year. Top Causes and Giving Trends For 11 consecutive years, fewer Canadians have been engaging in charitable giving. Canada Revenue Agency tax filer data shows donation rates declined from 23.4 percent in 2010 to 17.7 percent in 2021 (among those Canadians claiming tax receipts). Spokespeople can speak to popular causes Canadians are supporting, ways Canadians are giving, and how we can reverse declines in the number of Canadians who give. Uniting Communities Through Generosity Canadians are increasingly disconnected and have shrinking social networks, which is correlated with lower rates of giving. Recent global data also highlighted how Canada is the second most polarized nation when it comes to giving, only behind Great Britain.* Spokespeople are available to speak to these trends and how generosity can unite communities this holiday season. The Impact and History of GivingTuesday GivingTuesday has global roots and has made a local impact. Launched in 2012 in the United States as a response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday and brought to Canada in 2013 by CanadaHelps, GivingTuesday is now celebrated in more than 90 countries. In Canada, an estimated six million Canadians have participated in GivingTuesday. Resources: *GivingTuesday Global, The Giving Bridge: A Lookback at 2023 Trends in Global Generosity CONTACT: Jodi Echakowitz Boulevard PR (on behalf of CanadaHelps) [email protected]Nokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 21.11.2024

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Commercial Vehicle Group (the "Company" or "CVG") CVGI , a diversified industrial products and services company, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has elected Jeffrey S. Niew (58 years old) as an independent director to the Board, effective December 16, 2024. Mr. Niew is the President & CEO (since 2013) of Knowles Corporation, a global market leader of highly engineered solutions utilizing semiconductors and electronic components technologies across a wide array of products and end markets. He was formerly the Vice President of Dover Corporation and President and CEO (from 2011 to February 2014) of Dover Communication Technologies. In 2014, Mr. Niew led the spin-off of Knowles from its previous owner Dover Corporation to a NSYE publicly traded company. Mr. Niew joined Knowles Electronics LLC in 2000, and became Chief Operating Officer in 2007, President in 2008 and President and CEO in 2010. Prior to joining Knowles Electronics, Mr. Niew was employed by Littelfuse, Inc. (from 1995 to 2000) where he held various positions in product management, sales and engineering in the Electronic Products group, and by Hewlett-Packard Company (from 1988 to 1994) where he served in various engineering and product management roles in the Optoelectronics Group. Other Board Experience: Mr. Niew is a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Illinois College of Engineering. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. "My fellow Board members and I are delighted to welcome Jeffrey to the Board," said Robert Griffin, Chair of the Board of Directors. "His extensive experience with multi-unit operations across regions, as well as his current role leading a large, dispersed organization will be tremendous assets to our Board." "Being elected to the CVG Board of Directors is a significant honor," said Mr. Niew. "I am excited to work alongside the Board's distinguished leaders to help guide the Company into the future." Mr. Niew will stand for re-election at the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. About CVG At CVG, we deliver real solutions to complex design, engineering and manufacturing problems while creating positive change for our customers, industries, and communities we serve. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com . Investor Relations Contact: Ross Collins or Stephen Poe Alpha IR Group CVGI@alpha-ir.com Media Contact: Patrick Woolford, Director, Communications Patrick.woolford@cvgrp.com A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6c44c9f1-1c16-438a-a90e-d3402c36e5b9 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Haryana chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that his government has increased the salary of sanitation workers from ₹ 16,000 to ₹ 26,000 per month. Speaking at the state-level function in Jind to mark the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, CM Saini announced to give an amount of ₹ 51 lakh for the construction of Maharishi Valmiki Bhawan in Jind’s Narwana. He also said that the state government would provide assistance to build a hostel in Hisar. He also announced to give ₹ 5 lakh on the death of a sanitation worker during duty and ₹ 10 lakh in case of death while doing sewerage work. The chief minister said his government will allot 50% of the state’s cleaning contracts to safai mitras and their groups. Speaking on his government’s decision to bifurcate the Scheduled Caste quota, CM Saini said, “Out of the 20% quota reserved for Scheduled Castes in direct recruitment in government services, a 10% quota has been reserved for candidates from Deprived Scheduled Castes and as many as for Other Scheduled Castes. If suitable candidates from one category are not available, the remaining vacant posts will be filled by candidates from the other category,” he added. Chief minister said that his government has decided to establish Samrasta Virasat Kendras in major cities to propagate the thoughts of great saints like Maharishi Valmiki, Sant Kabir Das, Sant Ravidas and the architect of Constitution BR Ambedkar. Saini said about 5 lakh houses will be built for poor people in urban and rural areas under the Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana. “Under the scheme, 15,250 poor families have been given plots of 30 square yards in 14 cities. A detailed plan to allot plots in the remaining cities will be made soon. An amount of ₹ 80,000 was given for the repair of houses under BR Ambedkar Awas Navinikarn Yojana,” Saini added. The chief minister said that a total of 48 lakh families living below the poverty line are being provided food grains and 13 lakh women from these families are given LPG connections. He further said that his government has been issuing Happy cards to BPL families with an income less than ₹ 1 lakh per annum for the convenience of bus travel free up to 1,000 km per year. “Our government has increased the annual income limit for the creamy layer of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) from ₹ 6 lakh to ₹ 8 lakh. The OBC (B) category has also been given 5-5% reservation in panchayati raj institutions and municipalities. Under the Ayushman Bharat-Chirayu Yojana, free medical treatment up to ₹ 10 lakh annually is being provided to poor families,” CM said. The CM said that his government is providing free education (up to postgraduation) to girls with a family income of less than ₹ 1.80 lakh per year and an amount of ₹ 1.11 lakh is being given to girls who score more than 90% marks. Haryana social justice and empowerment minister Krishan Bedi said that the previous Congress government under the leadership of Bhupinder Singh Hooda snatched the quota from Deprived Scheduled Castes by merging their separate quota into Scheduled Castes. He said that the Deprived Scheduled Castes have played a key role in the formation of BJP’s government for the third term in Haryana. Deputy speaker Krishan Lal Middha said the state government has been working to give government jobs on a merit basis and transparency. “During the short tenure of Nayab Singh Saini before the polls, jobs were given to 10,000 youths. I urge the chief minister to set up industries in Jind and provide employment to youths. Many industrialists told me that people in Jind block roads many times a year to raise their various demands and it is tough to run industries there. I urge people not to hold protests on every small issue and help in setting industries here so that youths can get jobs,” he added.SMU has plenty to play for when it closes the regular season against California on Saturday afternoon in Dallas. The Mustangs (10-1, 7-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who checked in at No. 9 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday, would like to send their seniors off the right way. They would also like to complete a perfect regular season before appearing in the ACC title game in their first year in the conference. Most importantly, they want to continue to strengthen their playoff case. "You've got the College Football Playoff, so every game matters. That's what's so cool about it now. The regular season is important," SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said. "We'd like to finish well in everything we do, particularly on Saturday, to finish off the regular season, continue our momentum into the following week. Hopefully, continue to show the committee and others that we're worthy of continuing to play this year." The Mustangs are a worthy playoff team to date. Kevin Jennings has established himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the country, throwing for 2,521 yards with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also has rushed for 315 yards and four TDs. Brashard Smith has been another standout, rushing for 1,089 yards and 13 TDs. Defensively, the Mustangs rank tied for 14th in the country with 20 takeaways. "Obviously they've had a phenomenal season," Cal coach Justin Wilcox said of SMU. "As soon as you turn the tape on, it doesn't take very long to see why their record is what it is. They're very, very good really in every phase of the game - extremely explosive and quick and fast. They've got a dominant D-line. We've got a lot of challenges in front of us and our guys are excited for that." Cal (6-5, 2-5) is coming off an emotional win, defeating rival Stanford 24-21 on Saturday to secure a bowl berth. The Golden Bears will appear in consecutive bowls for the first time since 2018-19 and are now looking to clinch their first winning season since 2019. SMU is not overlooking Cal, as all five of the Golden Bears' losses have come by one score. "You'd be hard-pressed to find a better 6-5 team in America," Lashlee said. "I think you can conservatively say they very, very easily could be 9-2." Cal is led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has thrown for 3,004 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Tight end Jack Endries leads the team with 555 yards receiving, while wide receiver Nyziah Hunter has caught a team-leading five touchdowns. Defensively, Cal has the ACC's top scoring defense (20.7 points per game) and is tied with Clemson for the ACC's best turnover margin (plus-13). Defensive back Nohl Williams is the star of the group -- he leads the country with seven interceptions. Even though oddsmakers are heavily favoring SMU, Cal is going into the game with a simple mindset. "Our task at hand is to make the best bowl game right now," Mendoza said. "And the way to do that is to go into Dallas, give it our best and ruin SMU's season." Saturday will mark the first conference meeting between these ACC newcomers, and just the second meeting between the programs all time. SMU won a 13-6 game back in 1957. --Field Level MediaMonroe Capital Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter Distribution of $0.25 Per Share