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Cowboys win wild one vs. Commanders to halt five-game slideAmber Heard speaks out on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit: 'It’s as horrifying as it is destructive'On December 19, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the D-8 in Cairo, Egypt. This was the second meeting between the two after their meeting in September on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York. During the meeting in Cairo, both leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral ties through increased trade and the exchange of cultural delegations and sports. They also expressed their interest in cooperation in the areas of sugar industry and management of dengue fever which caused nearly a thousand deaths in Bangladesh in 2023 and has become an urgent public health emergency in Pakistan, especially since the floods of 2022. While highlighting the historical, religious, and cultural connections between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Sharif expressed , “Pakistan’s keen desire to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, people-to-people contacts and cultural exchanges.” He also emphasized that there was a need to make joint efforts to explore new areas for economic cooperation and make the most of great potential to increase trade in various sectors including cement clinkers, leather goods, surgical goods, chemicals, and IT. Besides bilateral ties, the leaders also discussed the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) . Since taking charge of Bangladesh’s interim government, the revival of the SAARC has been a key foreign policy aim. During his meeting with Sharif, Yunus said reviving SAARC was his “top priority” and “I am a big fan of the idea of SAARC. I keep harping on the issue. I want a summit of SAARC leaders even if it is only for a photo session because that will carry a strong message.” In this context, Sharif said that he would support the initiative and proposed that both nations should move step by step in order to revive the regional platform. SAARC has yet to hold its biennial summit since 2014. The last summit was held in Nepal that year. The next summit, scheduled for 2016 in Pakistan, was never held after India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Afghanistan decided not to take part. If Yunus succeeds in reviving SAARC, it would be beneficial not only for Pakistan and Bangladesh but also for other member states of the regional organization. In addition to discussions related to strengthening bilateral and multilateral ties, Yunus also urged Sharif to settle the 1971 issue in order to help Bangladesh move forward with its relations with Pakistan. He said, “The issues have kept coming again and again. Let’s settle those issues for us to move forward.” He further said that it would be nice to resolve this issue, “once and for all for the future generations.” In his response to Yunus, Sharif said that the 1974 Tripartite Agreement signed by Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan settled the issues, but he would be happy to look, “if there are other outstanding issues” in this regard. The tripartite agreement was signed in New Delhi, thus also known as the Delhi agreement, and dealt with the completion of the three-way process of repatriation involving Pakistani prisoners of war in India, Pakistanis in Bangladesh, and the citizens of Bangladesh in Pakistan. Since the swearing-in of Yunus as the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government in August 2024 after Sheikh Hasina fled the country following a student-led uprising which she failed to suppress with brute force, Pakistan-Bangladesh relations seemed to move toward rapprochement . Relations between the two countries touched new lows when Hasina’s government decided to execute several leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami Party on war crime charges for acts committed during the tragic events of 1971. However, Pakistan maintained that those executions were politically motivated, and the convictions were targeted those taking a pro-Pakistan stance during the war. In 2016, both countries expelled diplomats . During Hasina’s 15-year rule, Pakistan never had warm relations with Bangladesh given the grudge her family had against Pakistan’s ruling class. Moreover, she sought an official apology for the events of 1971 that was not forthcoming. Nonetheless, it was her proximity to India that soured Pakistan’s relations with Bangladesh most. Hasina’s ouster and Yunus’ efforts to strengthen ties with Pakistan may engender deep concern in India. Bangladesh enjoyed warm relations with India since the former’s establishment after the end of a war between Pakistan and India in 1971. These relations improved to an unprecedented level since Hasina’s return to power in 2009 with Dhaka and New Delhi creating a deep economic and security partnership. With her ouster, along with the growing “India Out” campaign in Bangladesh, there are geopolitical implications for New Delhi. In this context, Michael Kugelman, Washington-based director for the Wilson Center’s South Asia Institute, said , “India has suffered a major geopolitical blow in Bangladesh. It’s dealing with something that’s close to a nightmare scenario.” He further said that India saw the Awami League and Hasina as the only viable option while considering any alternative unfavorable to its regional interests. However, given the shared border, water resource collaboration, and strong trade ties between Bangladesh and India, New Delhi will continue to play a strategically important role for Dhaka. At the same time, post-Hasina relations between Dhaka and Islamabad seem to be on a path to rapprochement which will likely pave the way for better political and trade ties between the two.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a U.N.-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang violence, hopes were high. The bodies of suspected gang members who were set on fire by residents, sit in a pile in the middle of a road in the Pétion-Ville neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph) Coordinated gang attacks on prisons, police stations and the main international airport had crippled the country's capital and forced the prime minister to resign, plunging Haiti into an unprecedented crisis. But the crisis has only deepened since the international policing contingent arrived. The main international airport closed for the second time this year after gangs opened fire on commercial flights in mid-November, striking a flight attendant. Gunmen also are attacking once-peaceful communities to try and seize control of the entire capital, taking advantage of political infighting that led to the abrupt dismissal of the prime minister earlier this month. Now, a new prime minister is tasked with turning around a nation that sees no escape from its troubles as Haitians wonder: How did the country reach this point? 'No functioning authority' Bloody coups, brutal dictatorships and gangs created by Haiti's political and economic elite have long defined the country's history, but experts say the current crisis is the worst they've seen. "I'm very bleak about the future," said Robert Fatton, a Haitian politics expert at the University of Virginia. "The whole situation is really collapsing." The government is anemic, the U.N.-backed mission that supports Haiti's understaffed police department lacks funding and personnel, and gangs now control 85% of the capital. Then, on Wednesday, another blow. Doctors Without Borders announced it was suspending critical care in Port-au-Prince as it accused police of targeting its staff and patients, including threats of rape and death. It's the first time the aid group has stopped working with new patients since it began operating in Haiti more than 30 years ago. "Every day that we cannot resume activities is a tragedy, as we are one of the few providers of a wide range of medical services that have remained open during this extremely difficult year," said Christophe Garnier, mission director in Haiti. Lionel Lazarre, deputy spokesman for Haiti's National Police, did not return messages for comment. Neither did officials with Kenya's mission when asked about the surge in gang violence. In a recent statement, the Kenyan-led mission said it was "cognizant of the road ahead that is fraught with challenges." But it noted that ongoing joint patrols and operations have secured certain communities and forced gangs to change the way they operate. André François Giroux, Canada's ambassador to Haiti, told The Associated Press on Saturday that his country and others have been trying to bolster the Kenyan-led mission. "They've done miracles, I think, considering all the challenges that we've been facing," he said. "What we have to keep in mind is that it's still very much in deployment mode," Giroux said. "There are not even 400 on the ground right now." A spokesman for Haiti's new prime minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, did not return messages for comment. In a statement Thursday, his administration said authorities were strengthening security along the capital's main roads and had formed a special security council. "The prime minister renews his commitment to find lasting solutions to current problems," it said. The statement was issued just days after gangs launched a pre-dawn attack Tuesday around an upper-class community in Haiti's capital, forcing residents armed with machetes and guns to fight side-by-side with police to repel gunmen. At least 28 gang members were killed, but not before some reached an area near an upscale hotel long considered safe. "It tells you that there is no functioning authority in Haiti," Fatton said. Dwindling aid and growing isolation A main concern in the ongoing crisis is the temporary closure of the main international airport in Port-au-Prince. It means critical aid is not reaching those who need it the most in a country where nearly 6,000 people are starving and nearly half of the more than 11 million inhabitants are experiencing crisis levels of hunger or worse. Gang violence also has left more than 700,000 people homeless in recent years. "We are deeply concerned about the isolation of Port-au-Prince from the rest of Haiti and the world," said Laurent Uwumuremyi, Mercy Corps' country director for Haiti. The aid group helps people including more than 15,000 living in makeshift shelters, but persistent gang violence has prevented workers from reaching a growing number of them in the capital and beyond. Basic goods also are dwindling as the suspension of flights has delayed imports of critical supplies. "Before, there were some neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince that we considered safe that the gangs had never reached, but now they are threatening to take over the control of the entire capital," Uwumuremyi said. At least 150 people were reported killed in the capital and 20,000 forced to flee their homes in the second week of November alone. Overall, more than 4,500 people were reported killed in Haiti so far this year, the U.N. said. Jimmy Chérizier, a former elite police officer who became a gang leader known as Barbecue, warned that a gang coalition known as Viv Ansanm will keep attacking as they demand the resignation of a transitional presidential council tasked with leading the country along with the new prime minister. The council also is supposed to organize general elections for the first time in nearly a decade so voters can choose a president, a position left empty since President Jovenel Moïse was killed at his private residence in July 2021. 'What else are you left with?' The U.S. and other countries pushed for a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Haiti at a U.N. Security Council meeting this week. Only about 400 officers from Kenya have arrived, along with a handful of police and soldiers from other countries — way short of the 2,500 personnel slated for the mission. "This is not just another wave of insecurity; it is a dramatic escalation that shows no signs of abating," Miroslav Jenča, U.N. assistant secretary general for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, said Wednesday at the meeting. But Russia and China oppose a U.N. peacekeeping mission, leaving many to wonder what other options are left for Haiti. Giroux, the Canadian ambassador, said his country supports a peacekeeping operation "when the time is right." "Everybody is looking at a peacekeeping mission as a silver bullet," he said, adding that even if that were to happen, it wouldn't be able to deploy for another six to 12 months. "We need to be realistic." Giroux said he is hopeful that some 600 Kenyans will arrive in Haiti in upcoming weeks, but added that "none of this matters if the political elite doesn't get its act together." The nine-member transitional presidential council has been marred by accusations of corruption and infighting and was criticized for firing the previous prime minister. "I'm at a loss for any short-term solution for Haiti, let alone any long-term solutions," Fatton said. "The gangs have seen that they shouldn't be afraid of the Kenyan mission." He said one option may be for the government to negotiate with the gangs. "At the moment, it is perceived as utterly unacceptable," he said. "But if the situation deteriorates even more, what else are you left with?"

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It’s never ideal to be cut by a professional sports team, but it might be the break that Izzy Abanikanda needed. The New York Jets released Abanikanda — a 5-foot-10, 215-pound running back from Brooklyn, N.Y. — from the active roster Monday afternoon, clearing the way for fellow running back Kene Nwangwu. It’s a tough break for Abanikanda, but there’s a chance he can now land in a better situation — as he was sitting behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen in New York. And if he isn’t claimed, he’s a prime practice squad candidate. We have signed RB Kene Nwangwu to the active roster from the practice squad. Additionally, we have released Israel Abanikanda. — New York Jets (@nyjets) December 2, 2024 Abanikanda hasn’t played in a game yet this season, but he recorded 22 carries for 70 yards and seven receptions for 43 yards as a rookie last season. The Jets selected Abanikanda in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Abanikanda was an All-ACC, All-American running back at Pitt in 2022, serving as perhaps the best all-purpose weapon in college football, finishing fourth in all-purpose yards (1,805 yards) and second in all-purpose yards per game (164 yards) in college football last season. And he led the nation in total touchdowns (21). He rushed for 1,431 yards and 20 touchdowns, averaging six yards per attempt and added 146 receiving yards and 228 kickoff return yards. It was a campaign with few historical rivals. It ranks as the eighth-best single-season effort in Pitt history, and his 320 yards and six touchdowns against Virginia Tech broke and tied, respectively, single-game program records. In his Pitt career, Abanikanda rushed 390 times for 2,177 yards and 28 touchdowns, caught 38 passes for 354 yards and three touchdowns and returned 19 kickoffs for 434 yards and a touchdown. His 28 career touchdowns also rank eighth in team history, while he’s just one of four Pitt players to rush for at least 20 touchdowns in a single season. It’s a tough situation for Izzy Abanikanda, but he’s a young, talented runner who has impressed in his opportunities in preseason. He should land on his feet somewhere. This article first appeared on Pittsburgh Sports Now and was syndicated with permission.Santa's Sleigh Runs on Magic - But It's Telematics That Keep It Efficient and Sustainable

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Last summer, the Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana launched a new fragrance: Fefé, a perfume designed for dogs. Featuring natural and floral notes, the alcohol-free scent aims to convey freshness and cleanliness without overwhelming a dog’s sensitive sense of smell. The polished glass bottle is coated in green lacquer with a red cap, adorned with a 24-karat gold-plated dog paw. Named after Domenico Dolce’s poodle, Fefé is the brand’s first dog perfume, priced at 99 euros. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dolce&Gabbana Beauty (@dolcegabbana_beauty) However, many veterinarians have raised concerns about the impact of dog perfumes on their highly developed sense of smell. Dr. Federico Cuccia, a veterinarian from Rome, told Italian media that “dogs recognize themselves and their surroundings through smells. Changing their natural scent may confuse them and interfere with their communication.” Similarly, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in London said that “we would not be surprised to find out that dogs are irritated by the smell of perfume.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by KYLIE💫 KENDALL💫 JENNER 🦋 (@kylie_dolls_kendall) Kendall Jenner walks with a dog in Bottega Veneta's campaign Dolce & Gabbana, known for innovative marketing strategies (they were among the first to seat bloggers in the front row of fashion shows), is tapping into the growing luxury pet market with this move. The trend has seen other brands entering the space, such as Boss, which launched a dog clothing and accessories line inspired by human fashion two years ago in collaboration with the dog accessories brand Kanine. The collection even allowed pet owners to match their outfits with their dogs while walking them or cleaning up after them. 5 View gallery Debbie Harry and a Yorkshire Terrier dog in Gucci's holiday campaign ( Photo: Nan Goldin ) Luxury clothing and accessories for pets are nothing new, and over the past two decades, they have become staples in the repertoire of high-end products. Ornate, diamond-encrusted collars, dedicated carrier bags from Louis Vuitton and Gucci for small dogs, cashmere knitwear and Polo Ralph Lauren bowls are just some examples. In 2020, Prada introduced a collection of dog coats priced at an average of $750 per item, followed a year later by Versace, which launched a luxury dog bed for $1,170. When pet owners spend thousands on purebred dogs and are inspired by social media influencers, buying a Gucci collar for thousands of dollars seems like a natural extension of their lifestyle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dunhill Dunhill's autumn campaign View this post on Instagram A post shared by Burberry (@burberry) A Pomeranian dog gets "dinner" in a Burberry campaign Now, dogs are making their mark in luxury advertising as loyal companions to the photographed stars. Recent campaigns feature singer Debbie Harry with a poodle and a Yorkshire terrier in Gucci’s holiday campaign; Kendall Jenner leading a Doberman in Bottega Veneta’s summer campaign, which includes a $1,150 braided leather dog collar; and a sleek Weimaraner lending its noble appearance to Dunhill’s autumn campaign. Burberry took it a step further, showcasing Jane, a Pomeranian, in a video campaign where the pampered pup enjoys "dinner" at a dining table complete with a white napkin. The growing trend combining a love of animals with high fashion is gaining momentum. Dogs bring warmth and charm to campaigns, drawing attention while making brands appear more approachable and relatable. 5 View gallery Virtual covers of Vogue magazine starring dogs under the title 'Dogue' ( Screenshot: Vogue.com ) Even Vogue magazine embraced this connection last summer with a dozen virtual covers featuring dogs under the title "Dogue." The magazine noted that the bond between dogs and fashion dates back to the late 19th century, citing a Labrador puppy illustration on its February 1897 cover, followed by a collie in a beret a year later. Iconic designers like Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and Azzedine Alaïa were famously photographed with their beloved dogs. This year, the luxury brand Valentino leaned into the personal side of this trend. Alessandro Michele, the brand's new artistic director, launched his first campaign paying homage to Oliver, the pug of Valentino Garavani, the fashion house’s founder. Campaign images feature pug dogs alongside iconic Valentino designs, including red dresses and black-and-white polka-dot prints. Oliver is treated like a celebrity; five years ago, he was even "interviewed" about his favorite restaurants and movies. 5 View gallery Pre-Spring-Summer 2025 campaign of Louis Vuitton ( Photo: Glen Luchford ) Another notable campaign comes from Louis Vuitton, which highlighted dogs in its Spring-Summer 2025 pre-collection. Under the name "Dandim Dog Handlers," models were photographed leading or posing with dogs accessorized in luxury items: branded carry-all bags, portable water and food bowls, velvet berets and leashes and collars featuring the brand's signature monogram. For interested buyers, a Louis Vuitton dog collar costs 280 euros, while a chic dog carrier bag comes with a "modest" price tag of 2,900 euros. The brand explained that the campaign, directed by Pharrell Williams, highlights dogs as part of the Dog LVers collection. "The campaign celebrates the special bond between people and dogs, with luxury designs and accessories that reflect the cosmopolitan culture of dogs and their handlers," the press release read. To underscore this theme, the brand created a fictional dog show where dogs win prizes, blending fashion, emotion and a winning motif. 5 View gallery Louis Vuitton Pre-Spring-Summer 2025 Campaign ( Photo: Victor Brun ) 5 View gallery Anthropologie's Fall-Winter 2024-25 campaign ( Photo: Yulia Gorbachenko ) The contemporary presence of dogs in fashion campaigns is driven by two factors: image and economics. Fashion companies aim to market pet-specific design lines, expanding their offerings to new customers and needs. Dogs also serve as an opportunity to strengthen brand identity. The Autumn-Winter 2024-25 campaign from Anthropologie, shot in New York by photographer Yulia Gorbachenko, features models Taylor Hill and Barbara Palvin accompanied by dogs. According to writer Mark Whitmer from The Impression, the dogs create a homey, warm atmosphere and foster an emotional connection between the audience and the brand, appealing to customers through a heartfelt approach. Beyond economics, dogs symbolize loyalty, warmth, and reliability. Incorporating them into campaigns strengthens the emotional bond consumers feel toward a brand and lends it a more authentic, approachable image. Dogs also evoke themes of nature and healthy living, values that have gained traction in recent years. For many pet owners, dogs are integral members of the family. Brands recognize this bond and strive to connect with animal lovers by portraying dogs as part of the family or an extension of personal identity. >

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Prospera Financial Services Inc raised its stake in Intuit Inc. ( NASDAQ:INTU – Free Report ) by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,008 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 18 shares during the period. Prospera Financial Services Inc’s holdings in Intuit were worth $626,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in INTU. EntryPoint Capital LLC purchased a new position in Intuit in the first quarter valued at approximately $60,000. Caxton Associates LP purchased a new position in shares of Intuit during the first quarter worth approximately $754,000. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd FI grew its position in shares of Intuit by 11.6% during the first quarter. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd FI now owns 141,023 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $91,665,000 after acquiring an additional 14,648 shares during the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors grew its position in shares of Intuit by 4.7% during the first quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 57,646 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $37,470,000 after acquiring an additional 2,614 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC grew its position in shares of Intuit by 15.8% during the first quarter. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC now owns 10,769 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $7,000,000 after acquiring an additional 1,468 shares during the last quarter. 83.66% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on INTU shares. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Intuit from $730.00 to $780.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on shares of Intuit from $790.00 to $800.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of Intuit from $700.00 to $760.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, August 23rd. StockNews.com lowered shares of Intuit from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Piper Sandler lowered their price objective on shares of Intuit from $768.00 to $765.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $737.44. Intuit Stock Down 5.7 % Intuit stock opened at $640.12 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $179.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 62.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.32 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, a quick ratio of 1.29 and a current ratio of 1.29. Intuit Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $557.29 and a fifty-two week high of $714.78. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $634.81 and its two-hundred day moving average is $631.20. Intuit ( NASDAQ:INTU – Get Free Report ) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, November 21st. The software maker reported $2.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.36 by $0.14. The company had revenue of $3.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.14 billion. Intuit had a net margin of 17.59% and a return on equity of 18.28%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.14 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Intuit Inc. will post 14.05 EPS for the current fiscal year. Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, CFO Sandeep Aujla sold 4,000 shares of Intuit stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $617.28, for a total transaction of $2,469,120.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 452 shares in the company, valued at approximately $279,010.56. This trade represents a 89.85 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, Director Eve B. Burton sold 2,988 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $649.87, for a total transaction of $1,941,811.56. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 55,297 shares of company stock valued at $35,220,046. Corporate insiders own 2.90% of the company’s stock. About Intuit ( Free Report ) Intuit Inc provides financial management and compliance products and services for consumers, small businesses, self-employed, and accounting professionals in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: Small Business & Self-Employed, Consumer, Credit Karma, and ProTax. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Intuit Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Intuit and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

In a decisive result, center-left opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi emerged victorious in Uruguay's presidential election. With official results reflecting his 49.77% share of the vote to conservative Alvaro Delgado's 45.94%, Orsi's win was widely anticipated by pollsters. Addressing supporters, Orsi called for continued unity under his Broad Front party, promising a modern left policy approach without drastic shifts. President Luis Lacalle Pou and Delgado swiftly conceded, extending cooperation for a smooth transition. This election highlighted Uruguay's unique political landscape, devoid of sharp partisan divides seen in neighboring countries. Economic stability bolstered voter confidence, contributing to a result that aligns with a global trend of incumbents losing ground. (With inputs from agencies.)