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Cardinals' Nolan Arenado nixes trade to Astros, for now
Despite the St. Louis Cardinals’ intentions to trade him, Nolan Arenado is not close to making a decision about his future.The Athletic first reported Saturday that the Houston Astros had emerged as legitimate suitors for Arenado. By the end of the weekend, the Astros had a deal in place to acquire the third baseman and there was a growing sense within the organization that it would land the eight-time All-Star.Instead, according to multiple league sources, Arenado declined to waive his no-trade clause, preferring not to make a decision this early in the offseason. That decision, first...


Why Big Hits Like ‘Wicked,’ ‘Beetlejuice 2’ and ‘Twisters’ Still Struggled at the International Box Office
Do international moviegoers have something against witchy BFFS Elphaba and Glinda, Michael Keaton’s Ghost with the Most and a band of fearless storm chasers led by Glen Powell? If not, how do you explain that even though “Wicked,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and “Twisters” were domestic box office powerhouses, they weren’t as warmly received in overseas markets? [...]


Some elite U.S. universities — including Penn — favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges
The University of Pennsylvania said the new filings in a 2022 class-action lawsuit were meant to embarrass the schools. Ten have agreed to settlements.


Rams at Jets: Predictions, picks, odds for NFL Week 16 game


‘How Many Stops Act’ is a wasteful failure: Repeal it now
The 'How Many Stops Act' costed New York City taxpayers $1.4 million in just three months.


Odyssey Resources Announces Management and Board Changes
TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Resources Limited (the "Company") (TSXV:ODX) announces that, effective immediately, James Crombie has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the board of directors of the Company. The Company also announces the resignations of Alain Krushnisky as Chief Financial Officer and Carole Plante as Corporate Secretary.Concurrent with these changes, the Company announced the appointments of Matthew Goodman as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors, Darcy Donelle as Chief Financial Officer and Mark Pereira as Corporate Secretary.The board of directors of the Company is now composed of David Charles, Gérald Riverin and Matthew Goodman. Both Mr. Charles and Mr. Riverin are independent members of the board.Matthew Goodman is currently Vice President, Investments at Dundee Corporation and Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Goodman & Company, Investment Counsel ...Full story available on Benzinga.com


An arson attack targets a Montreal synagogue and a nearby Jewish office building is damaged
A synagogue in a Montreal suburb was targeted in what police suspect was an arson attack early Wednesday, the second time the building in this Canadian city was hit by an incendiary device in little more than a year.


An arson attack targets a Montreal synagogue and a nearby Jewish office building is damaged
A synagogue in a Montreal suburb was targeted in what police suspect was an arson attack early Wednesday, the second time the building in this Canadian city was hit by an incendiary device in little more than a year.


An arson attack targets a Montreal synagogue and a nearby Jewish office building is damaged
A synagogue in a Montreal suburb was targeted in what police suspect was an arson attack early Wednesday, the second time the building in this Canadian city was hit by an incendiary device in little more than a year.


An arson attack targets a Montreal synagogue and a nearby Jewish office building is damaged
A synagogue in a Montreal suburb was targeted in what police suspect was an arson attack early Wednesday, the second time the building in this Canadian city was hit by an incendiary device in little more than a year.


Men’s basketball: CU Buffs again getting it done at FT line
Colorado once again is off to a strong start at the line heading into the nonconference finale on Saturday at home against Bellarmine.


Bruins finding their footing on road trip
The Bruins showed dominance in Vancouver and then character in Calgary. They need to keep pushing forward if they want to keep the god times rolling in Edmonton.


Convicted killer, 19, gets 12 years for shooting death of teen
Azair Wilson had pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter in the killing of Tamaj Bennett, of Atlantic City. Continue reading...


Ticker: Supreme Court to hear TikTok dispute; Honda, Nissan in talks, deny merger
The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear the dispute over the law requiring social media giant TikTok Inc. to divest its American subsidiary by Jan. 19, 2025, or face a ban in the United States.


Trump-Vance statement calls for more US debt - "increase the debt ceiling"
Vance's post seems a bit muddled, but the gist of it is he and Trump want to pump up US debt even further, with an increase to the debt ceiling. Congress have not been discussing a debt ceiling hike, Trump's proposal opens a whole new can of worms. The prospect of a shutdown have now increased markedly. Two days to go. . This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.


Devils troll Rangers with ‘Instagram hockey’ T-shirts
The Devils have turned a viral quote with one of their rivals into much more.


New M.S. Degree in Energy and Sustainability Management
Dallas, TX (SMU), Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global investment in the energy transition is $1.8 trillion, up 17% year over year (Bloomberg NEF). As the global economy transitions from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy sources, from airlines to consumer-packaged goods to transportation and beyond, there is a growing demand for managers with a specialized skill set. They must guide companies through the energy transition, adopt sustainable business practices, and meet the growing expectations of stakeholders and regulators.To address this demand, the SMU Cox School of Business and its Maguire Energy Institute are launching a new graduate degree program: the Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability Management (MSESM). Unlike broader sustainability programs in environmental science, engineering, or public policy, the MSESM is specifically designed to meet business needs. Students learn to evaluate, measure and report climate-related business risks and develop effective strategies for ...Full story available on Benzinga.com


POLL: The Kids Are Not Alright
What is going on with Zoomers?


Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency in response to bird flu
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday in order to "streamline and expedite the state's response" to bird flu.


Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency in response to bird flu
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday in order to "streamline and expedite the state's response" to bird flu.
