OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. Boosts Holdings in NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ:NVDA)During the holiday season, people tend to feel more inclined to give their time and money to those less fortunate than themselves. The agencies that work with members of the community in need say they need that help more than ever this time of year. The Salvation Army Hospitality House on North Main Avenue on Nov. 23. The Hospitality House provides emergency shelter for those in need. It’s “the nature of the holiday season” that motivates people to volunteer, believes Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona’s volunteer coordinator Mikay Wright. “As we are all reflecting on the gifts or the blessings that we have, I think it tends to be a perspective shift season for a lot of people,” she said. Beyond the holidays, volunteering helps places like the Ronald McDonald House, Casa Maria, Sister José Women’s Center and The Salvation Army operate on a day-to-day basis. Casa Maria Casa Maria Soup Kitchen is part of the Tucson Catholic Workers Movement. Their mission is to feed and clothe those in need, whether that be the unhoused or people living in low-income situations. Brian Flagg has worked and lived at Casa Maria for 41 years. “The Catholic Worker believes in living simple and in community and everyday seeking to practice the works of mercy and the works of justice, so we are always out doing justice work,” said Flagg, who identifies as a Catholic Worker. Casa Maria needs volunteers in the soup kitchen every day from 8:30-11:30 a.m. All you have to do is show up and Flagg will put you to work, or you can fill out the volunteer form at casamariatucson.org/get-involved . Casa Maria relies almost entirely on volunteers and donations; the organization doesn’t receive government funding. Jobs in the soup kitchen include packing lunches, bagging chips and cookies, serving soup, doing food preparation and cleaning up. Flagg said it seems like people want to volunteer more during the holidays, but they need help year-round. Casa Maria is located at 352 E. 25th St. Sister José Women’s Center Sister José Women’s Center is a nonprofit that serves women who are unhoused, experiencing insecure or insufficient housing and severe poverty. Sister José can house up to 60 guests in need of emergency shelter. The organization also serves women through its day program. Any guest who walks through their doors can receive meals, clothing, do laundry and use their showers. The volunteer opportunities at Sister José, 1050 S. Park Ave., seem to be endless. “We are always looking, we’re always happy to bring new people on board, especially people who are really ready to serve and to be present,” said Rachel Milles, the volunteer outreach coordinator. A lot of volunteers work in the morning emergency services, helping guests get clothing, do laundry and serve breakfast. Food preparation volunteers are also important at Sister José. These jobs include preparing and serving breakfast and prepping snacks, lunches and dinners. The most popular volunteer work is their supper club, which serves dinner to the overnight guests at Sister José and is open every night, even on days when the center isn’t open. While Sister José is a women’s center, they have opportunities for male volunteers. Working in donations, indirect service areas, cooking for supper club and doing donation pick-ups are typical jobs for male volunteers. Sister José is also open to nonbinary people. Sister José sees a spike in people wanting to volunteer during the holiday season, which is a benefit. “As the weather turns, that creates a very immediate need,” said Jamie Albrecht, the volunteer engagement coordinator. “People focus a lot on the holidays, and we do serve meals on those holidays which we’re very proud of, but we also like to sort of call attention to the other days, too,” Albrecht said. “The days surrounding those holidays are very important to our outside guests to receive services.” To volunteer at Sister José, visit sisterjose.org/volunteer . Ronald McDonald House The Ronald McDonald House of Southern Arizona is a nonprofit that houses families who have a sick child in the hospital. Families can stay at the house free of charge, allowing them to focus on their child’s care. Everything, from meals to accommodations, is taken care of largely with year-round volunteer help. One of the most popular volunteer opportunities is “Chef for A Day,” where volunteers buy and prepare meals for all of the families staying at the house. With a large group of volunteers pitching in, the cost of food can be quite inexpensive, Wright said. She’s seen people cook extravagant meals and not-so-extravagant ones, including hot dogs and fruit salads. The Ronald McDonald House event season happens in the fall and early winter of each year, when the nonprofit needs volunteers to help with their events and one-time volunteer opportunities. This January, the organization will be looking for long-term volunteers to work at the house and their family rooms at the hospitals. Long-term volunteers will work one shift a week at the same time every week for a minimum of six months. The family rooms are spaces in hospitals where families who have sick children can go and relax. A family does not have to be staying at the facility to use these rooms. The responsibilities of volunteering in the family rooms include keeping the rooms tidy and stocked with drinks and snacks. “But ultimately, the greatest role that the volunteers get to step into in the family rooms is they just get to be a warm presence, a warm, welcoming presence to families using the room,” Wright said. Volunteers ask how the families are doing, and sometimes, it’s the only time they are asked during the day, as every other conversation is about the sick child, Wright points out. These rooms are meant to feel like home, and one parent even described it as an oasis, Wright said. At the house, which is at 2155 E. Allen Road, volunteer responsibilities can look different each shift. Jobs include loading and unloading the dishwasher, keeping the common rooms clean, tidying up the toy rooms, working at the front desk or helping with administrative work. Visit rmhctucson.org for more information. Because the Ronald McDonald House has many University of Arizona student volunteers, Wright said the house also needs help in May, when students leave for the summer. The Salvation Army Tucson The Salvation Army has multiple programs in Tucson, including the Amphi Corps Community Center, the Hospitality House and All Nations. These programs help unhoused and low-income people in need of food, shelter and other services. Volunteers can help with a range of duties, including assisting kitchen staff to make sandwiches and serve meals, providing administrative support, and ringing the red bell to collect donations during the holidays. To volunteer for The Salvation Army, contact the Salvation Army volunteer centers: Tucson Amphi Corps, 520-888-1299; Tucson Hospitality House, 520-795-9671; Tucson All Nations, 520-795-4504. Arizona Sonoran News is a news service of the University of Arizona School of Journalism. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Bowman Gray Stadium's 76th season comes to a close While the preparations are continuing for NASCAR’s exhibition race in February at Bowman Gray Stadium, there will also be season No. 77 for the weekly racing series starting in April. It’s the longest running weekly series in NASCAR history. The 2025 season will begin on April 19 with a 200-lap Modified race and a 40-lap Sportsman race to highlight opening night. Fans celebrate Burt Myers win in the first 25-lap Modified Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday, August 17, 2024. The 18-week season, with the traditional Fourth of July weekend off, will end on Aug. 23, 2025. Austin Shuford, the general manager for the series at Bowman Gray Stadium, said prices will remain the same for this season with free parking and $12 entry for adults. “We're excited to release the 2025 Bowman Gray Stadium weekly schedule,” Shuford said, “and looking forward to all of the great racing action heading our way next year." People are also reading... Among a few of the highlights with the schedule includes the Crash Fest on May 17 featuring a skid race, a chain race and a demolition derby. There’s also a $2 College Night on June 21 where college students get in with a valid student ID. Also, on July 19 there will be the popular Night of Destruction featuring the Monster Truck car crushing, and a demolition derby after the four weekly series races are completed. On Aug. 16, it will be Ladies Night for $2 admission. PHOTOS: Bowman Gray season finale Zack Ore (left) is congratulated by fellow Sportsman Series driver Tommy Neal after winning the series championship on Saturday at Bowman Gray Stadium. Zack Ore (left) is congratulated by fellow Sportsman Series driver T. Dawson after winning the series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Zack Ore (55) leads Chase Robertson in to turns one and two during the 40-lap Sportsman Series race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Ore edged out Robertson, the defending series champion for the 2024 championship. Zack Ore gets a kiss from his wife, Joy after winning the Sportsman Series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Burt Myers celebrates his 11th Bowman Gray Modified Series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Burt Myers celebrates his 11th Bowman Gray Modified Series championship on Saturday at Bowman Gray Stadium. Burt Myers races down the back stretch on the way to his 11th Bowman Gray Modified Series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Christian Joyce hugs his son, Layne, 10, after climbing atop the hood of his Street Stock Series car to celebrate his series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Christian Joyce does doughnuts in the infield to celebrate his Street Stock series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Christian Joyce spins his tires against the guardrail to celebrate his Street Stock series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. A.J. Sanders races in to turn three on his way to his third straight Stadium Stock series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Burt Myers celebrates his 11th Bowman Gray Modified Series championship with his family and team on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal) A.J. Sanders celebrates his third straight Stadium Stock series championship with his family, team and fans on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. A.J. Sanders and his wife, Amanda, celebrate his third straight Stadium Stock series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Billy Andrews kicks and beats on Grayson Keaton's car during an altercation in the infield after the Stadium Stock Series race Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Police and track crew have to separate Billy Andrews (left) and Connor Keaton during an altercation in the infield after the Stadium Stock Series race Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Bowman Gray Stadium. Police and a track crew member restrain a man who joined in an altercation between drivers Billy Andrews (left) and brothers Grayson and Connor Keaton in the infield after the Stadium Stock Series race Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Track crew foreman Jimmy Brown and police confront a man who joined in an altercation between drivers Billy Andrews and brothers Grayson and Connor Keaton in the infield after the Stadium Stock Series race Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Billy Andrews tries to reach in to Grayson Keaton's car during an altercation in the infield after the Stadium Stock Series race Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Wes Glascoe (21) spins out at the start/finish line in front of Andy Southern during the Street Stock race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Bryan Sykes Jr. takes the checkered flag, winning the 20-lap Street Stock race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Connor Branch (7) takes the checkered flag for the win in the Sportsman Series race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Austin Cates leaves the track with a blown engine during the Stadium Stock race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. NASCAR officials Richard Miller and Angie Conner tally the order of cars for each lap during the 150-lap Modified Series race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. A stack of painted tires, barrels and guardrails protect drivers in turn three and the entrance to pit road on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Rebecca Jones and her daughter, Clara, 4, cheer on Zack Ore during the Sportsman Series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Tommy Neal (21) races Dylan Ward into turn two during the Sportsman Series race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Guardrails protect drivers in turn three and the entrance to pit road on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Zack Ore spins his tires against the front stretch guardrail after winning the Sportsman Series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Brothers Burt Myers (1) and Jason Myers (4) ran first and second the entire race for the 150-lap Modified Series race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Burt Myers (1) celebrates his win in the 150-lap Modified Series race and his series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Brothers Burt Myers (foreground) and Jason Myers ran first and second the entire race for the 150-lap Modified Series race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Burt Myers (seen directly below the 11), his family, crew and fans celebrate his 11th Modified Series championship on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. NASCAR official Tim Bowman tracks the drivers' laps during the 150-lap Modified Series race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Chris Allison (7) and Tyler McDonald race in to turn three during the 15-lap Stadium Stock race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Chase Robertson (31) and Zack Ore (55) get the green flag on a restart in the 40-lap Sportsman Series race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Ore beat Robertson, the 2023 series champion, for the 2024 championship. Billy Andrews (18) and Connor Keaton (5) mix it up in the infield after the 15-lap Stadium Stock race on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Bowman Gray Stadium. jdell@wsjournal.com 336-727-4081 @johndellWSJ April 19: 200-lap Modified race; 40-lap Sportsman race. April 26: Twin 25-lap Modified races; Chain Race. May 3: 100-lap Modified race. May 10: Twin 25-lap Modified races; 50-lap Street Stock May 17: Crash Fest: Skid Race, Chain Race and Demolition Derby May 24: 100-lap Sportsman race; Twin 25-Lap Modified races double-point awards in all divisions. May 31: 100-lap Modified race. June 7: Twin 25-lap Modified races; 50-lap Stadium Stock; Chain Race. June 14: Twin 50-lap Modified races. June 21: $2 College Night 100-lap Modified race. June 28: 100-lap Sportsman race; Twin 25-lap Modified races; Skid Race. July 12: 100-lap Modified race; double-point awards in all divisions. July 19: Night of Destruction; Monster Truck car-crushing; Demolition Derby. July 26: 100-lap Sportsman race; Twin 25-lap Modified Races; Chain Race. August 2: 100-lap Modified race. August 9: Twin 50-lap Modified races. August 16: $2 Ladies Night Twin 25-lap Modified races; Skid Race. August 23: 150-lap Modified race; 40-lap Sportsman race; double-point awards in all divisions. August 30: Available as rain date. Schedule notes: All events are on Saturday nights and include races for all stadium divisions.... Unless otherwise indicated, programs include two 25-lap Modified races; two 20-lap Sportsman races; 20-lap Street Stock race; and, depending on number of entries, one or two 15-lap Stadium Stock races.... $2 College Night, all active North Carolina college students are admitted for $2 with student ID. $2 Ladies’ Night event, female fans are admitted for $2 (no escort required). Get local news delivered to your inbox! {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.bookmaker jobs 。

Israel detains the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals, Palestinians say DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel’s army has detained the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals. The announcement on Saturday came after health officials said Israeli troops stormed the hospital on Friday and forced many staff and patients outside and told them to strip in winter weather. Israel’s army didn’t respond to questions about the hospital director. It denied it had entered or set fire to the complex but acknowledged it had ordered people outside. It said it was conducting operations against Hamas in the area. The military repeated claims that Hamas militants operate inside Kamal Adwan Hospital, which officials there have denied. Israeli airstrikes hit a Yemen airport as a jet with hundreds onboard was landing, UN official says UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The top U.N. humanitarian official in Yemen says Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s main airport as a civilian Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers on board was landing this week. He says a U.N. delegation led by the head of the World Health Organization was waiting to leave on Thursday as two Israeli airstrikes hit the airport in the capital of Sanaa. Julien Harneis told U.N. reporters on Friday that the most frightening thing about the airstrikes wasn’t the effect on him and about 15 others in the VIP lounge at the international airport. Rather, it was the destruction of the airport control tower as a Yemenia Airways plane was taxiing in after touching down. Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court. Oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. The brief said Trump opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.” Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied by daily combat losses and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk. Some want to stay in the region at all costs. Others question the value of having gone in at all. Battles are so intense that commanders are unable to evacuate their dead. Lags in communication and poorly timed operations have cost lives and commanders say they have little way to counterattack. The overstretched Ukrainians have lost more then 40% of the territory they won in the lightning incursion that seized much of Kursk in August. US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the United States is expected to announce it will send another $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. It's part of a push by the Biden administration to get as much aid to Kyiv as possible before leaving office on Jan. 20. Officials say the large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the HAWK air defense system. It also will provide Stinger missiles and 155 mm- and 105 mm artillery rounds. The officials say they expect the announcement will be made on Monday. They spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in the president-elect’s political movement into public display. The argument previews fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — that is, wealthy members of the tech world who want more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. Canadian Cabinet ministers meet with Trump's nominee for commerce secretary in bid to avoid tariffs TORONTO (AP) — Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers have met with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office. New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly met with Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, as well as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department. The meeting was a follow up to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago last month. Trump has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs if Canada does not stem what he calls a flow of migrants and fentanyl into the United States. Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, has been cremated after a state funeral. The veteran leader, who was also credited for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at age 92. Singh’s body was taken Saturday to the headquarters of his Congress party in New Delhi, where party leaders and activists paid tributes to him and chanted “Manmohan Singh lives forever.” Later, his body was transported to a crematorium ground for his last rites as soldiers beat drums. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh was prime minister for 10 years until 2014. Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night. The California Lottery said the winning ticket was sold at Circle K (Sunshine Food and Gas) on Rhonda Rd. in Cottonwood. The winning ticket matched the white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, 55 and the gold Mega Ball 6. The identity of the winner or winners was not immediately known. The estimated jackpot was the fifth-highest ever for Mega Millions. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, a deputy national security adviser, said Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks.

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Kathy Hochul has signed a legislative bill package designed to strengthen protections for the personal data of consumers. According to a news release from Hochul's office, companies, offices and organizations statewide, experience higher levels of fraudulent activity involving consumer data and information during the holiday season. "With this series of bills newly signed by the Governor, New York continues its commitment to protecting consumer data and safety both online and offline from dangerous activity," the release stated. “New Yorkers should never have to worry about their personal information being misused or falling into the wrong hands,” Hochul said. “With this legislative package, we are taking bold action to hold companies accountable, strengthen protections, and give consumers the transparency and security they need and deserve. My administration will continue to lead the fight to protect privacy, combat fraud, and ensure every New Yorker can live and work with confidence in an increasingly digital world.” One piece of legislation requires social media companies to post terms of service for each social media platform owned or operated by the company "in a manner reasonably designed to inform all users of the social media platform of the existence and contents of the terms of service"; and also requires social media companies to submit to the attorney general certain terms of service reports; and provides remedies for violations, according to the release. State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal said, “With white supremacy, antisemitism, islamophobia, anti-LGBTQ hatred and anti-AAPI violence all on the rise, social media companies must ensure that their platforms don’t advance disinformation and hate-fueled violence. The current social media landscape makes it too easy for bad actors to promote false claims, hate and dangerous conspiracies, too often leading to violence like January 6 and the rise in antisemitism and islamophobia we have seen in the aftermath of the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel.” Another piece of legislation strengthens protections of medical and insurance information from identity theft. State Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud said, “By expanding the definition of identity theft to include medical and health insurance details, we are taking a crucial step forward in safeguarding New Yorkers' personal and medical information. This legislation will help ensure that the privacy and security of every New Yorker’s sensitive health data is better protected, giving people peace of mind knowing that their medical information is just as safe as their financial records.” Another bill requires better security features in devices procured by the government by directing state agencies to require procurement of personal computing goods, services and solutions meet the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework. State Sen. Kevin Thomas said, “Cyber security attacks cost business and government billions each year, we need to take all available measures to combat this growing problem. Utilizing best practices that have been adopted by the U.S. Government is an important step in protecting the data of our residents.” Another piece of legislation requires that a business provide notification of a data breach within 30 days of such breach; and includes the Department of Financial Services to the list of entities that must be notified of a data breach that affects any New York resident. State Sen. Leroy Comrie said, “This bill marks a significant step forward in protecting New Yorkers’ personal data and ensuring transparency from businesses in the event of a data breach. By requiring notification within 30 days and including the Department of Financial Services as a key entity to be informed, this law strengthens consumer protections and enhances accountability.” Yet another bill prohibits the use of social media websites for debt collection. State Sen. Kevin Parker said, “Debt collectors should not have the ability to invade the personal privacy of New Yorkers through online platforms or social media. With this law, we are protecting New Yorkers from these intrusive and inappropriate tactics, reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding their privacy in the digital age.” Assemblymember Bichotte Hermelyn said, “Social media has become the Wild West of the internet for fraudsters and bad actors to steal our money; threatening our safety and causing irreparable damage, but New York is leading the nation in fighting back by enacting sweeping online safety legislation.” Online dating services are the target of another bill, which relates to how such services handle fraudulent members; and requires certain disclosures and regulations. State Sen. James Skoufis said, “Americans lose billions each year to scams, and dating sites are often used to target those looking to connect. This new law permits online dating platforms to disclose to its users when someone they've been in contact with has been previously banned or when someone they've previously been in contact with has since been banned. Having this fuller picture can help New Yorkers make informed decisions about with whom they want to invest their time.” Assemblymember Clyde Vanel said, “The romance scam industry is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that preys on vulnerable groups, including the elderly. This legislation is an important step forward in protecting New Yorkers from these heartless schemes by ensuring that online dating services inform New York members when they have interacted with fraudulent accounts.”

NoneNEW YORK (AP) — Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa scored 27 points as Columbia beat Fairfield 85-72 on Saturday night. De La Rosa shot 8 of 15 from the field, including 5 for 11 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Lions (11-1). Avery Brown shot 5 of 8 from the field and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 16 points. Kenny Noland went 5 of 12 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 15 points. The Stags (5-8, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) were led by Louis Bleechmore, who recorded 12 points. Fairfield also got 12 points and seven assists from Jamie Bergens. Deon Perry had 12 points and five assists. Columbia's next game is Monday against Rutgers on the road, and Fairfield visits Merrimack on Friday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

My experience with the coyote the other day got me curious about the species. As I mentioned last week, coyotes are fairly common throughout all of New England these days, but I’ve seen them on only a few occasions. The recent sighting was my closest encounter with a coyote to date and the only one so far that afforded a photo opp. As is often the case, once I get a decent photo of a species, I do a deep dive into its life history. Here are some interesting facts (at least I found them interesting) about the eastern coyote, gleaned from several sources on the Internet. Eastern coyotes are much larger than western coyotes, up to twice the size, according to the N.H. Fish and Game Department, and range in color from “silvery gray to grizzled, brownish red.” Based on the one I saw the other week, I am not surprised to learn that eastern coyotes are bigger than their western relatives. “My” coyote was big and sturdy looking with a rich, thick coat and bushy tail. It was the opposite of the sickly, scraggly-looking animal that many may imagine when picturing a coyote. Eastern coyotes have a genetic mix of coyote, domestic dog and wolf, hence their larger size. “Recent genetic research has attributed the eastern coyote’s larger size and unique behavioral characteristics to interbreeding with Eastern Canadian wolves,” N.H. Fish and Game writes on its website. Coyotes are a relatively new species to the region. Although it is unclear whether they are historically native to the region, N.H. Fish and Game states that there were no coyotes present in New Hampshire in the late 1800s, and the first verified account was in 1944. They gradually spread throughout the state and are now found in every county. I can recall two incidents, one in Errol near Umbagog Lake and one in Pittsburg near the Canadian border, where I was alone in the woods and heard a pack of coyotes howling and yipping back and forth. Both incidents were in the middle of the day. The frantic and loud nature of the communication was simultaneously unsettling and exhilarating. I never caught a glimpse of the pack in either case. “Coyotes are capable of many distinct vocalizations — the yipping of youngsters, barks to indicate a threat, long howls used to bring pack members together, and group yip-howls issued when pack members reunite,” N.H. Fish and Game writes. Coyotes, contrary to what some believe, do not howl or otherwise vocalize after making a kill, as that could draw the attention of other predators. “The last thing coyotes would want to do is attract competing coyotes or other predators to their hard-earned kill or to announce their presence to any nearby prey before a hunt. Their howls, yips, and barks likely have more to do with cementing family bonds and defending/establishing territory,” writes the National Park Service on its website. Coyotes have a varied diet that includes rodents, squirrels, rabbits and hares, insects, fruit, and even carrion and garbage. They have also been known to take house cats and small dogs. In other words, they have adapted well to living among people. “As for your safety, coyotes pose little risk to people,” N.H. Fish and Game writes. Controlling coyotes has proven to be a difficult task, as they are smart, elusive and produce a lot of offspring. Hunting season is open all year for shooting in New Hampshire, and there is also a five-month trapping season. It is illegal to use poison as a means of control. “Few animal species have been persecuted and hunted down with as much vigor and vitriol as the coyote in the United States,” the National Park Service writes. I’ve never lost a pet to a coyote, and I don’t have a farm to protect, so I like the idea of coyotes living among us. The resourceful predators add mystery, verve and diversity to New England’s wild landscape.Village People Founder Doubles Down on Letting Trump Use ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ Slams ‘Gay Anthem’ Label

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Delaware judge reaffirms ruling that invalidated massive Tesla pay package for Elon MuskNEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies before sentencing. They called the idea “absurd.” The Manhattan district attorney's office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. In court papers made public Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books after Trump’s lawyers filed paperwork earlier this month asking for the case to be dismissed. Those options include freezing the case until Trump leaves office in 2029, agreeing that any future sentence won't include jail time, or closing the case by noting he was convicted but that he wasn't sentenced and his appeal wasn’t resolved because of presidential immunity. Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday that the only acceptable option to them is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country. The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined comment. It’s unclear how soon Merchan will decide. He could grant Trump’s request for dismissal, go with one of the prosecution’s suggestions, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court, or choose some other option. In their response Friday, Blanche and Bove ripped each of the prosecution’s suggestions. Halting the case until Trump leaves office would force the incoming president to govern while facing the “ongoing threat” that he’ll be sentenced to imprisonment, fines or other punishment as soon as his term ends, Blanche and Bove wrote. Trump, a Republican, takes office Jan. 20. “To be clear, President Trump will never deviate from the public interest in response to these thuggish tactics,” the defense lawyers wrote. “However, the threat itself is unconstitutional.” The prosecution’s suggestion that Merchan could mitigate those concerns by promising not to sentence Trump to jail time on presidential immunity grounds is also a non-starter, Blanche and Bove wrote. If anything, the immunity statute should require dropping the case altogether, not merely limiting the judge’s sentencing options, they argued. Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed outrage at the prosecution’s novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died. Blanche and Bove accused prosecutors of ignoring New York precedent and attempting to “fabricate” a solution “based on an extremely troubling and irresponsible analogy between President Trump" who survived assassination attempts in Pennsylvania in July and Florida in September “and a hypothetical dead defendant.” Such an option normally comes into play when a defendant dies after being convicted but before appeals are exhausted. It is unclear whether it is viable under New York law, but prosecutors suggested that Merchan could innovate in what’s already a unique case. “This remedy would prevent defendant from being burdened during his presidency by an ongoing criminal proceeding,” prosecutors wrote in their filing this week. But at the same time, it wouldn’t “precipitously discard” the “meaningful fact that defendant was indicted and found guilty by a jury of his peers.” Prosecutors acknowledged that “presidential immunity requires accommodation” during Trump’s impending return to the White House but argued that his election to a second term should not upend a jury’s finding that came while he was out of office. Longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution . Other world leaders don’t enjoy the same protection. For example, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , a friend of Trump’s, is on trial on corruption charges even as he leads that nation’s wars in Lebanon and Gaza . Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records . Prosecutors said he fudged the documents to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier, which Trump denies. In their filing Friday, Trump’s lawyers citing a social media post in which Sen. John Fetterman used profane language to criticize Trump’s hush money prosecution. The Pennsylvania Democrat suggested that Trump deserved a pardon, comparing his case to that of President Joe Biden’s pardoned son Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges . “Weaponizing the judiciary for blatant, partisan gain diminishes the collective faith in our institutions and sows further division,” Fetterman wrote Wednesday on Truth Social. Trump’s hush money conviction was in state court, meaning a presidential pardon — issued by Biden or himself when he takes office — would not apply to the case. Presidential pardons only apply to federal crimes. Since the election, special counsel Jack Smith has ended his two federal cases , which pertained to Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and allegations that he hoarded classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. A separate state election interference case in Fulton County, Georgia, is largely on hold. Trump denies wrongdoing in all. Trump had been scheduled for sentencing in the hush money case in late November. But following Trump’s Nov. 5 election victory, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed the former and future president’s sentencing so the defense and prosecution could weigh in on the future of the case. Merchan also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. A dismissal would erase Trump’s conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office.Startup with a Lincoln connection is automating cattle feeding

NEW YORK (AP) — Same iconic statue, very different race. With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders. Sure, veteran quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel from top-ranked Oregon and Cam Ward of No. 15 Miami are finalists for college football's most prestigious award as well, but the 90th annual ceremony coming up Saturday night at Lincoln Center in New York City offers a fresh flavor this year. To start with, none of the four are from the powerhouse Southeastern Conference, which has produced four of the past five Heisman winners — two each from Alabama and LSU. Jeanty, who played his home games for a Group of Five team on that peculiar blue turf in Idaho more than 2,100 miles from Manhattan, is the first running back even invited to the Heisman party since 2017. After leading the country with 2,497 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns, he joined quarterback Kellen Moore (2010) as the only Boise State players to be named a finalist. “The running back position has been overlooked for a while now," said Jeanty, who plans to enter the 2025 NFL draft. "There's been a lot of great running backs before me that should have been here in New York, so to kind of carry on the legacy of the running back position I think is great. ... I feel as if I'm representing the whole position.” With the votes already in, all four finalists spent Friday conducting interviews and sightseeing in the Big Apple. They were given custom, commemorative watches to mark their achievement. “I'm not a watch guy, but I like it,” said Hunter, flashing a smile. The players also took photos beneath the massive billboards in Times Square and later posed with the famous Heisman Trophy, handed out since 1935 to the nation's most outstanding performer. Hunter, the heavy favorite, made sure not to touch it yet. A dominant player on both offense and defense who rarely comes off the field, the wide receiver/cornerback is a throwback to generations gone by and the first full-time, true two-way star in decades. On offense, he had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns this season to help the 20th-ranked Buffaloes (9-3) earn their first bowl bid in four years. On defense, he made four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and forced a critical fumble that secured an overtime victory against Baylor. Hunter played 688 defensive snaps and 672 more on offense — the only Power Four conference player with 30-plus snaps on both sides of the ball, according to Colorado research. Call him college football’s answer to baseball unicorn Shohei Ohtani. “I think I laid the ground for more people to come in and go two ways,” Hunter said. “It starts with your mindset. If you believe you can do it, then you'll be able to do it. And also, I do a lot of treatment. I keep up with my body. I get a lot of recovery.” Hunter is Colorado's first Heisman finalist in 30 years. The junior from Suwanee, Georgia, followed flashy coach Deion Sanders from Jackson State, an HBCU that plays in the lower level FCS, to the Rocky Mountains and has already racked up a staggering combination of accolades this week, including The Associated Press player of the year. Hunter also won the Walter Camp Award as national player of the year, along with the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player and the Biletnikoff Award for best wide receiver. “It just goes to show that I did what I had to do,” Hunter said. Next, he'd like to polish off his impressive hardware collection by becoming the second Heisman Trophy recipient in Buffaloes history, after late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994. “I worked so hard for this moment, so securing the Heisman definitely would set my legacy in college football,” Hunter said. “Being here now is like a dream come true.” Jeanty carried No. 8 Boise State (12-1) to a Mountain West Conference championship that landed the Broncos the third seed in this year's College Football Playoff. They have a first-round bye before facing the SMU-Penn State winner in the Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal on New Year’s Eve. The 5-foot-9, 215-pound junior from Jacksonville, Florida, won the Maxwell Award as college football’s top player and the Doak Walker Award for best running back. Jeanty has five touchdown runs of at least 70 yards and has rushed for the fourth-most yards in a season in FBS history — topping the total of 115 teams this year. He needs 132 yards to break the FBS record set by Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders at Oklahoma State in 1988. In a pass-happy era, however, Jeanty is trying to become the first running back to win the Heisman Trophy since Derrick Henry for Alabama nine years ago. In fact, quarterbacks have snagged the prize all but four times this century. Gabriel, an Oklahoma transfer, led Oregon (13-0) to a Big Ten title in its first season in the league and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The steady senior from Hawaii passed for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns with six interceptions. His 73.2% completion rate ranks second in the nation, and he's attempting to join quarterback Marcus Mariota (2014) as Ducks players to win the Heisman Trophy. “I think all the memories start to roll back in your mind,” Gabriel said. Ward threw for 4,123 yards and led the nation with a school-record 36 touchdown passes for the high-scoring Hurricanes (10-2) after transferring from Washington State. The senior from West Columbia, Texas, won the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Year award and is looking to join QBs Vinny Testaverde (1986) and Gino Torretta (1992) as Miami players to go home with the Heisman. “I just think there's a recklessness that you have to play with at the quarterback position,” Ward said. 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-football Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!