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superph vip HALIFAX — Commercial elver fishers in the Maritimes are dismissing new quotas for the 2025 season, saying they would significantly cut their share of the lucrative baby eel fishery. In a letter obtained by The Canadian Press, the federal Fisheries Department said Thursday it wants to hand 50 per cent of the total allowable catch — 4,980 kilograms — to First Nations fishers. However, in a potentially contentious move, the department is proposing that another 28 per cent of the allowable catch — 2,812 kilograms — should go to a new pilot project. The department's plan calls for distributing that 28 per cent among people who are already involved in the fishery, including those who are working for commercial elver fishing enterprises. That means the nine existing commercial licence holders will be left with just under 22 per cent of the total catch, which has been held at 9,960 kilograms since 2005. “The minister of Fisheries and Oceans supports broadening the distribution of benefits of the elver fishery,” wrote Jennifer Ford, director of the federal elver review team for the Maritimes. In the letter, Ford explains that the goal is to increase the participation of First Nations, while also providing licences to people already involved in the industry or are willing to temporarily relinquish eel licences. “When the total allowable catch for a fishery remains stable ... quota redistribution is the only way to bring new entrants into the fishery without putting additional pressures on the stock," the letter says. Meanwhile, commercial licensees stand to lose between 60 per cent and 90 per cent of the quota they fished before 2022. On Friday, commercial licence holder Stanley King said the proposed allocations will cause more chaos in a fishery that was shut down last year because of violence and unauthorized fishing. King said the pilot project makes no sense because it redistributes quota among employees working for companies such as his own. “The government is saying anyone who’s worked for you is now going to have a piece of your business,” said King. “Some of our (nine commercial) licence holders have been cut so much that they will barely have more of the company than their former employees. It’s a slap in the face and it’s completely anti-business.” Under the proposed pilot allocation, the federal department is offering licences to 120 fishers currently employed by commercial licence holders, representing 27 per cent of the overall quota. A further 1.5 per cent would be allocated to licences offered to 30 fishers who currently catch adult eels. King said if the department’s proposal moves forward, it would decimate his company, Atlantic Elver Fishery Limited, without providing any compensation. “Our business is about 20 people and what we’ll be left with will be the owners and managers, who will basically have to fish for themselves,” he said. “We won’t be able to afford to hire anyone.” Michel Samson, a Halifax-based lawyer who represents Wine Harbour Fisheries Ltd., a family-run business on Nova Scotia’s eastern shore, said his clients would go from a pre-2022 quota of 1,200 kilograms to 137 kilograms under the proposed change. “We are at a loss to understand why (the department) has decided to take what has been a successful fishery and somehow completely dismantle it to bring in new entrants,” Samson said. “In our case, it’s even more perverse in that it’s the licence holder’s wife and children who have been offered quota.” Samson said licence holders have accepted the need to increase the participation of First Nations as part of Ottawa's reconciliation efforts. But he says they’ve been left scratching their heads otherwise. “This whole pilot project ... we just can’t understand what the logic is behind this,” Samson said. The federal Fisheries Department was not immediately available for comment on Friday, but in its letter to fishery participants, it said written feedback on the quota redistribution would be accepted until Dec. 16. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 6, 2024. Keith Doucette, The Canadian Press

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He is also interested in history, politics and current affairs.Jaipur, Nov 30 (PTI) Coming out in public for the first time after recent allegations and his indictment in the US, Adani group chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday said his conglomerate was committed to compliances and “every attack makes us stronger”. “Less than two week back, we faced a set of allegations from the US about compliance practices. This is not the first time we have faced such challenges. What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger,” he said addressing the 51st Gems and Jewellery Award here. On November 20, 2024, the United States Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an indictment and a civil complaint in the New York district court against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain, key functionaries of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL). The charges relate to allegations of securities fraud, wire fraud and violation of the SEC guidelines that led to materially false and misleading statements in the bond offering documents of AGEL with respect to anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies. Adani Group had issued a statement denying all allegations as baseless, and said it would seek legal recourse to defend itself. Speaking at Saturday’s event, Adani said that despite a lot of vested reporting, no one from Adani’s side has been charged with any violation of the FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) of the US or any conspiracy to obstruct justice. “The fact is that despite a lot of the vested reporting, no one from the Adani side has been charged with any violation of the FCPA or any conspiracy to obstruct justice. Yet, in today’s world, negativity spreads faster than facts,” he said, adding that the group was committed to regulatory compliances. “As we work through the legal process, I want to re-confirm our absolute commitment to world class regulatory compliance,” he added. Adani Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of the port-to-energy conglomerate, on November 21 scrapped a USD 600-million bond issue. The 20-year green bond was over-subscribed three times, hours before the US prosecutors charged Gautam Adani and associates with participating in a scheme to pay over USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials in exchange for favourable terms for solar power contracts. Following the indictment, Adani group companies’ stocks also tanked in the Mumbai trade. Ten listed firms of the group lost about USD 26 billion (Rs 2.19 lakh crore) in market value — more than double of what the conglomerate had lost when US short-seller Hindenburg brought out a damning report in January 2023. However, since Wednesday, stocks of all the group firms have recovered. Shares of nine of the 11 listed Adani Group firms ended higher on Friday, with Adani Green Energy surging almost 22 per cent and Adani Energy climbing nearly 16 per cent. “Over the years, I have come to accept that the roadblocks we face are the price of pioneering. The bolder your dreams, the more the world will scrutinise you. But it is precisely in that scrutiny that you must find the courage to rise, to challenge the status quo, and to build a path where none exists,” he said. Adani said that the group had successes but the challenges have been bigger. “However, these challenges have not broken us. Instead, they have defined us. They have made us tougher and give us the unshakeable belief that after every fall, we will rise again, stronger and more resilient than before,” he said. Last year, the conglomerate had scrapped a Rs 20,000 crore Follow-on Public Offer (FPO) at its flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd after US short-seller Hindenburg Research’s report in January, which alleged the group of stock manipulation and accounting fraud. Adani had rejected all allegations and threatened to sue Hindenburg for its “reckless” attempt to sabotage the mega share sale at Adani Enterprises. But the allegation led to a free-fall of the group firms’ stocks, which at the lowest point saw USD 150 billion in market value being eroded. Talking about the Hindernburg report, he said, “This was not a typical financial strike, it was a double hit, targeting our financial stability and pulling us into a political controversy. All of this was further amplified by certain media with vested interests. But even in the face of such adversity, our commitment to our principles remained strong.” Adani said that after successfully raising Rs 20,000 crore from India’s largest-ever FPO, the company made the extraordinary decision to return the proceeds. “We then further demonstrated our resilience by raising capital from several international sources and proactively reducing our debt-to-EBITDA ratio to below 2.5 times, an unmatched metric in the global infrastructure space,” he said. “Our all-time record financial results in the same year showcased our commitment to operational excellence. Not a single Indian or foreign credit rating agency downgraded us. Finally, the Supreme Court of India’s affirmation of our actions validated our approach,” he said. He further said that in 2010, when the group was investing in a coal mine in Australia, its objective was to make India energy secure and replace every two tonnes of poor-quality Indian coal with one tonne of high-quality coal from Australia. However, he said, the resistance from NGOs was huge and lasted almost a decade. “It was so intense that we ended up funding the entire project of 10 billion dollars with our own equity. While we now have a world class operating mine in Australia and it could be seen as a great sign of our resilience,” he said. Adani also shared his journey of becoming an entrepreneur and highlighted its dominance in various sectors. He also advised businessmen to embrace technology and sustainability for progress, empower and uplift the skilled workforce and nurture the younger generation and equip them to balance tradition with transformation, culture with innovation and legacy with sustainability. PTI SDA HVA This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. 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David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka Police in Anambra State have arrested a couple for allegedly using voice notes and messages sent to residents to extort them, after threatening to kidnap or kill them. Police Spokesperson in Anambra, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the couple whose names were given as Mr Okoye Kingsley and Mrs Chidinma Okoye had in their possession diverse sim cards, which they use to carry out their plans. He said: “Given reports of text messages and voice notes received by unsuspecting members of the public on threats of abduction and kidnap, the Joint Security Force comprising the Police and AVG acting on technology-driven information in the early hours of today 29/11/2024 arrested a couple. “The couple, one Mr. Okoye Kingsley aged 36 years and Mrs Chidinma Okoye aged 27 years respectively were arrested in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State with phones and sim cards. “The couple specialises in sending threatening messages to people and demanding ransom or they shall be abducted or killed. They all confessed to the crime and admitted to destroying some of the sim cards which they had earlier used to commit the crimes.” Ikenga said the State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has directed the immediate transfer of the case to the Anti-Kidnapping/Robbery Squad of the Command for comprehensive investigations while the accused persons shall be charged to court on conclusion of the investigations.Mumbai: Adani Enterprises ' chief financial officer Jugeshinder Robbie Singh on Saturday defended the group against the US authorities' bribery accusations, saying that they pertain to only one contract that accounts for roughly 10% of Adani Green Energy 's overall business. Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Election Results Jharkhand Election Results Bypoll Election Results In a post on microblogging site X, Singh also said the Adani group has a portfolio of 11 public companies and "none of the issuers (i.e., companies in our portfolio or specific issuers that are subsidiaries of the public companies) are accused of any wrongdoing in the said legal filing." On Thursday, the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission charged Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani , his nephew Sagar Adani and Adani Green Energy managing director and CEO Vineet Jain among others for allegedly bribing government officials with over $250 million to help Adani Green secure solar energy contracts from state power distribution companies through Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). It also linked project finance entity Adani Green Energy Ltd Restricted Group 2 (AGEL RG2), a subsidiary of Adani Green, to the allegations. 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The SEC move comes as the company looks at operationalising more capacity at its Khavda project in Gujarat, where it is building a 30 GW solar project, claimed to be the world's largest renewable energy park. About 2.2 GW of the facility has been operationalised until September. Adani Green Energy currently has a renewable energy capacity of 11.2 GW and plans to take that up to 50 GW by 2030. The controversy revolves around an 8 GW of solar+manufacturing linked project won by Adani Green Energy wherein the company has signed the majority of power purchase agreements. "The assets are being built under multiple special purpose vehicles where we can see existing exposure of ₹5,200 crore by financial institutions , none by banks and ₹2,700 crore in foreign currency borrowings," Bernstein Research said in a report on Friday. 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The region's robust manufacturing sector and favorable economic policies further enhance growth opportunities in the Software Debugging market. Latin America: Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to show moderate growth in the Software Debugging market. In Latin America, growth is supported by rising industrial activities in countries like Brazil and Mexico. Meanwhile, in the Middle East & Africa, infrastructure development and an increasing focus on innovation in sectors like Software Debugging are key drivers of market expansion. Middle East and Africa: The Middle East and Africa represent emerging markets in the global Software Debugging market, with countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Nigeria showing promising growth potential. Economic diversification efforts, urbanization, and a young population are driving demand for Software Debugging products and services in the region. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. 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Here's how many EV charging stations Biden has built using $7.5bn of your tax money READ MORE: The annoying new nightmare facing EV drivers Follow DailyMail.com's politics live blog for all the latest news and updates By NIKKI MAIN SCIENCE REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 17:27, 30 November 2024 | Updated: 17:30, 30 November 2024 e-mail 21 View comments The Biden administration has come under fire for its $7.5billion rollout of electric vehicle charging stations - which is moving at a snail's pace. The administration pledged in 2021 to roll out 500,000 stations by 2030 in a bid to calm 'range anxiety' which has made Americans hesitant about purchasing EVs. But the initiative has just 102 fully operational units in nine states including New York, Hawaii , Ohio and Pennsylvania . When asked about the slow roll-out, a Federal Highway Administration spokesperson directed DailyMail.com to a statement issued by the transport secretary. Pete Buttigieg said the $7.5 billion has not been spent yet, clarifying that the money is 'the entire program budget for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.' He added that the operational chargers 'are only the first handful though. Most are to be built in the 2nd half of the decade.' But the sluggish rollout comes as Biden's mandate that the majority of new cars need to be electric by 2032 quickly approaches, though president-elect Donald Trump has signaled he plans to scrap that rule. The transportation secretary's comments come just months after Buttigieg came under fire when it was revealed just eight chargers had been built as of May. Americans have paid an 'absurd' number of taxes toward the Biden administration's push to build EV charging stations - but just eight were built in four years. 'In order to do a charger, it's more than just plunking a small device into the ground - there's utility work, and also this is really a new category of federal investment,' said Buttigieg. 'But we've been working with each of the 50 states, every one of them is getting formula dollars to do this work, engaging them in the first handful.' Gabe Klein, the executive director of the Joint Office, said: 'We expect to see hundreds of federally funded chargers operational this year.' However, sales of EVs dropped in the first quarter of 2024 from 8.1 percent to 7.0 percent, suggesting demand for eco-friendly vehicles is losing demand among Americans. President Biden launched the NEVI to transition to electric vehicles in an attempt to reduce carbon emissions and curb climate change. The plan, written in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, gave $5 billion toward building a charging network along US highways and $2.5 billion in Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI). While nine states have already used federal money to build new stations, there is construction happening in another four states. Another dozen states have been awarded construction contracts, but 17 haven't issued proposals yet. In August, the Biden-Harris Administration announced another $521 million in grants to continue building out EV charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states. In the resurfaced video , Buttigieg said on CBS' Face the Nation that even though only eight chargers were built, President Biden still plans to reach his EV goals by 2030, adding: 'the very first handful of chargers are now already being physically built.' The announcement was in response to a letter penned by Republicans in February, questioning why EV chargers are being built at such a slow rate, despite taxpayers paying billions of dollars toward the initiative. 'We have significant concerns that under your efforts American taxpayer dollars are being woefully mismanaged,' wrote Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington), Jeff Duncan (R-South Carolina) and Morgan Griffith (R-Virginia). 'The problems with these programs continue to grow — delays in the delivery of chargers, concerns from States about labor contracting requirements and minimum operating standards for chargers,' the letter continued. On top of delays, Biden's new chargers must meet higher expectations than the fast-charging alternatives. There are roughly 10,000 'fast' charging stations across the country - 2,000 of which are Tesla superchargers - but the non-Tesla equivalents have been criticized for their poor performance. Fast-chargers can provide an electric vehicle with a full battery in 30 minutes. Biden's stations are required to be fully operational 97 percent of the time, be no more than one mile from US highways and provide 150kW of power. Building one Level 2 electric charging station can cost upwards of $10,000 to $20,000 just for the equipment, not including the price tag associated with regular maintenance. 'I think that there was an expectation the program would move quickly, very quickly, without considering all of those different components,' Erin Belt, decarbonization program manager at the Virginia Department of Transportation told E&E News . The initiative is expected to pick up between 2026 and 2028, according to Klein, who said that's when taxpayers will see their money having the most impact. Biden also proposed another rule in September that would provide $1,000 in individual tax credits for installation of the equipment. This would only be available to residents living in low-income and non-urban areas who are exposed to higher levels of vehicle pollution from the EV charger delivery trucks. 'This new tax credit will further help consumers and businesses across the country make the affordable choice of clean vehicles,' US Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk said. Each EV charging station requires as much electricity as that used to power 20 homes. Pictured: a charging station located in London, Ohio Charging stations come in three levels, the first which is the slowest takes 40 to 50 hours to charge while Level 2 - the most commonly used in homes, workplaces and public spaces - takes between four and 10 hours to charge. The third level is the fast-charging option that's most commonly used by Tesla. A significant amount of energy is needed to operate the Level 2 station, with each charger needing the equivalent electricity used to power 20 homes. 'We are building a national EV charging network from scratch, and we want to get it right,' a spokesperson for the Federal Highway Administration told The Washington Post in March. Read More Biden's electric road to nowhere: Two years after he vowed to spend $7.5 billion building 500,000 charging stations only SEVEN have been plugged in 'After developing program guidance and partnering with states to guide implementation plans, we are hitting our stride as states move quickly to bring NEVI stations online.' Whether Biden's EV initiative will be safe from President-elect Donald Trump who has vowed to redistribute the funds to build 'important projects like roads, bridges [and] dams' has become a point of contention in recent weeks. But experts say that despite the slow roll-out of EV chargers, Trump won't be able to reallocate the funds, according to Andrew Rogers, who helped write the programs when he was chief counsel for Democrats on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee told Politico . 'Regardless of whether their funding is fully obligated by January 20 next year, these programs aren't going anywhere,' Rogers said. DailyMail.com has reached out to the Federal Transportation Administration for comment. Donald Trump Share or comment on this article: Here's how many EV charging stations Biden has built using $7.5bn of your tax money e-mail Add commentManhattan police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione , suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, while carrying a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Here's the latest: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says “violence to combat any sort of corporate greed is unacceptable” and the White House will “continue to condemn any form of violence.” She declined to comment on the investigation into the Dec. 4 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson or reports that writings belonging to the suspect, Luigi Mangione, said insurance companies care more about profits than their customers. “This is horrific,” Jean-Pierre said of the fatal shooting of Thompson as he walked in Manhattan. He didn’t appear to say anything as deputies led him to a waiting car outside. “I’m deeply grateful to the men and women of law enforcement whose efforts to solve the horrific murder of Brian Thompson led to the arrest of a suspect in Pennsylvania,” Gov. Hochul said in the statement. “I am coordinating with the District Attorney’s Office and will sign a request for a governor’s warrant to ensure this individual is tried and held accountable. Public safety is my top priority and I’ll do everything in my power to keep the streets of New York safe.” That’s according to a spokesperson for the governor who said Gov. Hochul will do it as soon as possible. Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation’s top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators in New York and Pennsylvania are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. The killing sparked widespread discussions about corporate greed, unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. ▶ Read more about Luigi Mangione Peter Weeks, the Blair County district attorney, says he’ll work with New York officials to try to return suspect Luigi Mangione there to face charges. Weeks said the New York charges are “more serious” than in Blair County. “We believe their charges take precedent,” Weeks said, promising to do what’s needed to accommodate New York’s prosecution first. Weeks spoke to reporters after a brief hearing at which a defense lawyer said Mangione will fight extradition. The defense asked for a hearing on the issue. In the meantime, Mangione will be detained at a state prison in western Pennsylvania. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said Tuesday it will seek a Governor’s warrant to secure Mangione’s extradition to Manhattan. Under state law, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul can issue a warrant of arrest demanding Mangione’s return to the state. Such a warrant must recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance and be sealed with the state seal. It would then be presented to law enforcement in Pennsylvania to expedite Mangione’s return to New York. But Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks says it won’t be a substantial barrier to returning Mangione to New York. He noted that defendants contest extradition “all the time,” including in simple retail theft cases. Dickey, his defense lawyer, questioned whether the second-degree murder charge filed in New York might be eligible for bail under Pennsylvania law, but prosecutors raised concerns about both public safety and Mangione being a potential flight risk, and the judge denied it. Mangione will continue to be housed at a state prison in Huntingdon. He has 14 days to challenge the detention. Prosecutors, meanwhile, have a month to seek a governor’s warrant out of New York. Mangione, wearing an orange jumpsuit, mostly stared straight ahead at the hearing, occasionally consulting papers, rocking in his chair, or looking back at the gallery. At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion, but was quieted by his lawyer. Luigi Mangione, 26, has also been denied bail at a brief court hearing in western Pennsylvania. He has 14 days to challenge the bail decision. That’s with some intervention from owner Elon Musk. The account, which hasn’t posted since June, was briefly suspended by X. But after a user inquired about it in a post Monday, Musk responded “This happened without my knowledge. Looking into it.” The account was later reinstated. Other social media companies such as Meta have removed his accounts. According to X rules, the platform removes “any accounts maintained by individual perpetrators of terrorist, violent extremist, or mass violent attacks, as well as any accounts glorifying the perpetrator(s), or dedicated to sharing manifestos and/or third party links where related content is hosted.” Mangione is not accused of perpetrating a terrorist or mass attack — he has been charged with murder — and his account doesn’t appear to share any writings about the case. He shouted something that was partly unintelligible, but referred to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people.” He’s there for an arraignment on local charges stemming from his arrest Monday. He was dressed in an orange jumpsuit as officers led him from a vehicle into the courthouse. Local defense lawyer Thomas Dickey is expected to represent the 26-year-old at a Tuesday afternoon hearing at the Blair County Courthouse. Dickey declined comment before the hearing. Mangione could have the Pennsylvania charges read aloud to him and may be asked to enter a plea. They include possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. In New York, he was charged late Monday with murder in the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione likely was motivated by his anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain with corporate greed, said a a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s hand-written notes and social media postings. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said. A felony warrant filed in New York cites Altoona Officer Christy Wasser as saying she found the writings along with a semi-automatic pistol and an apparent silencer. The filing echoes earlier statements from NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny who said Mangione had a three-page, handwritten document that shows “some ill will toward corporate America.” Mangione is now charged in Pennsylvania with being a fugitive of justice. A customer at the McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where Mangione was arrested said one of his friends had commented beforehand that the man looked like the suspect wanted for the shooting in New York City. “It started out almost a little bit like a joke, my one friend thought he looked like the shooter,” said the customer, who declined to give his full name, on Tuesday. “It wasn’t really a joke, but we laughed about it,” he added. The warrant on murder and other charges is a step that could help expedite his extradition from Pennsylvania. In court papers made public Tuesday, a New York City police detective reiterated key findings in the investigation he said tied Mangione to the killing, including surveillance footage and a fake ID he used to check into a Manhattan hostel on Nov. 24. Police officers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, found that ID when they arrested Mangione on Monday. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Mangione doesn’t yet have a lawyer who can speak on his behalf, court officials said. Images of Mangione released Tuesday by Pennsylvania State Police showed him pulling down his mask in the corner of the McDonald’s while holding what appeared to be hash browns and wearing a winter jacket and ski cap. In another photo from a holding cell, he stood unsmiling with rumpled hair. Mangione’s cousin, Maryland lawmaker Nino Mangione, announced Tuesday morning that he’s postponing a fundraiser planned later this week at the Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore, which was purchased by the Mangione family in 1986. “Because of the nature of this terrible situation involving my Cousin I do not believe it is appropriate to hold my fundraising event scheduled for this Thursday at Hayfields,” Nino Mangione said in a social media post. “I want to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and support. My family and I are heartbroken and ask that you remember the family of Mr. Thompson in your prayers. Thank you.” Officers used New York City’s muscular surveillance system . Investigators analyzed DNA samples, fingerprints and internet addresses. Police went door to door looking for witnesses. When an arrest came five days later , those sprawling investigative efforts shared credit with an alert civilian’s instincts. A customer at a McDonald’s restaurant in Pennsylvania noticed another patron who resembled the man in the oblique security-camera photos New York police had publicized. He remains jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. By late Monday evening, prosecutors in Manhattan had added a charge of murder, according to an online court docket. It’s unclear whether Luigi Nicholas Mangione has an attorney who can comment on the allegations. Asked at Monday’s arraignment whether he needed a public defender, Mangione asked whether he could “answer that at a future date.”

ESPN will be embarking on an unusual broadcasting task which is part of the new 12-team College Football Playoff. The network's broadcast job will cause a huge blow to the rivals NBC over the expanded playoff. The 11-1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play host to the 11-1 Indiana Hoosiers in the first-ever game of the College Football Playoff. The game is set for Friday, December 20th at 8:00 pm Eastern and will air on ESPN and ABC. The contest will also be the first Notre Dame game not to be broadcast on NBC or Peacock since 1990. Journalist Timothy Burke reported on Bluesky that the Indiana-Notre Dame game will be the first Fighting Irish home game to air on a non-NBC network since November 17, 1990. Read More on College Football On that date, the Fighting Irish faced the Penn State Nittany Lions in a game broadcast by ESPN. Notre Dame and NBC currently have a broadcasting contract that will have the team's home games remain on the network through 2029. The deal was agreed on last year and NBC is said to be paying an annual fee of roughly $50 million. NBC was one of numerous media companies that were interested in bids for the expanded CFP but lost out on acquiring those rights. Most read in American Football Due to the new playoff format, more Fighting Irish home games could air outside of the NBC network. Notre Dame finished as the No. 7 seed which allowed ESPN to broadcast the game. If the Fighting Irish finish between the No. 5 and No. 8 seed, as they did this campaign, ESPN or TNT, who sublicenses hand-picked first-round CFP games from ESPN, could have the chance to broadcast a game live from South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame has gotten big TV ratings for NBC this fall, per Nielsen figures cited by Sports Media Watch. Two games each hit 4 million viewers, one against Northern Illinois in September and Army in November. The most viewers for a Fighting Irish game came when they went on the road to take on the Texas A&M Aggies to start the season. That game reached close to 8 million people who watched the game on ABC.This is the most popular Taylor Swift song in the world, analysis shows

CHICAGO — Former state Rep. Edward Acevedo’s name has been thrown around five separate federal criminal trials in recent years involving the sweeping corruption probe of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan. But Acevedo, 61, a Chicago Democrat and onetime member of Madigan’s leadership team, has never been called to testify — until now. Prosecutors late Thursday filed a motion in U.S. District Court saying they intend to call Acevedo as a witness in Madigan’s ongoing corruption trial, and are seeking permission of the chief judge to compel his testimony if he invokes his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination as expected. Attached to the motion was a letter dated June 1, 2022, from the U.S. Attorney General’s office signing off on an immunity request for Acevedo, which had been sought by then-U.S. Attorney John Lausch. U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey granted the request Friday, writing in a two-page order that Acevedo “shall not be excused from testifying or producing evidence...on the ground that the testimony or evidence may tend to incriminate him.” As part of the deal, prosecutors cannot use anything Acevedo says on the witness stand to bring criminal charges against him — as long as he tells the truth. If the U.S. attorney’s office believes he lied under oath, however, Acevedo can be charged with perjury. The move injects some late-hour drama into Madigan’s trial, which began Oct. 8 and is now in the final stages of the prosecution’s evidence. Prosecutors have said they could rest their case in chief by the end of next week. Acevedo is central to two of the schemes alleged in the indictment accusing utility giants Commonwealth Edison and AT&T Illinois of funneling money through do-nothing consulting contracts to a group of Madigan associates in exchange for the speaker’s support for the companies’ legislative agendas in Springfield. Prosecutors alleged Acevedo received about $120,000 from ComEd over a two-year period after he left the General Assembly in 2017. The indictment also alleges he was paid another $22,500 in 2017 by AT&T, which hid the payments in a subcontract with Tom Cullen, a lobbyist and former Madigan political guru. Acevedo is not charged in the Madigan case, but pleaded guilty to related tax fraud counts in 2022 and was sentenced to six months in prison . His sons, Alex and Michael Acevedo, also were convicted of tax charges related to the money Acevedo took in through his consulting firm. Meanwhile, Acevedo was a feature of testimony in the “ComEd Four” bribery trial last year, as well as the trials of former Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes and ex-AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza. Jurors in Madigan’s trial have also heard much about Acevedo, including a number of unflattering comments in emails and wiretaps accusing him of boorish behavior and excessive drinking. But he has not appeared in any of the audio or video recordings in the case, and the only image of him seen so far in court has been his driver’s license photo. Prosecutors first revealed their intent to call Acevedo before testimony began Thursday. Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu told the judge that in addition to invoking the Fifth, Acevedo’s attorney had signaled that she would try to keep him off the stand on grounds that he is not competent to testify. It’s a tactic the U.S. attorney’s office has employed liberally in the Madigan probe, with w itnesses such as Will Cousineau, a former top political aide to the speaker, and legendary 13th Ward precinct captain Ed Moody , and several others all being compelled to testify under immunity agreements. Mapes, meanwhile, was granted immunity but later charged with perjury after prosecutors alleged he lied to the federal grand jury investigating Madigan’s operation. Mapes was convicted last year at trial and is serving a 2 1/2 year prison sentence. Acevedo’s attorney, Gabrielle Sansonetti, declined to comment Friday. But in a sentencing filing two year ago, Sansonetti filed a memo from Acevedo’s doctor on the public docket saying he had myriad health issues, including mild cognitive impairment, gout, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression and anxiety. “Currently, Mr. Acevedo reports misplacing items, forgetting grandchildren’s names, conversations and passwords, and difficulty paying his bills,” the physician wrote in the assessment. “His family and friends have also noticed waxing and waning forgetfulness.” A former Chicago police officer from the South Side, Acevedo served as Madigan’s assistant majority leader in the House before retiring in 2017. He went on to work as a consultant paid by former state Rep. John Bradley, a Democrat from Downstate Marion and a onetime contract lobbyist for ComEd. He also worked as a consultant for Shaw Decremer, a former Democratic House staffer and campaign operative ousted from Madigan’s political organization following complaints that he was abusive. The jury in Madigan’s trial has seen emails and heard wiretapped recordings detailing the push to get Acevedo some money as he transitioned out of politics, an assignment that was largely handled by Madigan’s longtime confidant and now-codefendant, Michael McClain. One of the conspiracy counts against Madigan and McClain alleges that La Schiazza agreed to pay $22,500 to Acevedo for a do-nothing consulting job in exchange for Madigan’s help passing a bill to end mandated landline service. As usual, the request came from McClain, who emailed AT&T governmental affairs officer Bob Barry in his not-so-subtle style. “Bob, I hope this note finds you well,” McClain wrote in the Feb. 14, 2017, email. “BOB, is there even a small contract for Eddie Acevedo? My best, Mike McClain.” The payments were approved even though La Schiazza and others at AT&T were aware that Acevedo’s overly partisan style rubbed many of his colleagues across the aisle the wrong way, according to testimony in La Schiazza’s trial in September. “Eddie tended to go out in the evenings in Springfield after session and on occasion would have too much to drink,” testified Stephen Selcke, who worked for years as one of AT&T’s top internal lobbyists. “And when he drank too much, he could get belligerent and, to a degree, a little loose-lipped.” Selcke was also granted immunity before his testimony. Acevedo also allegedly was hired by ComEd as a favor to Madigan, one of many people whom prosecutors say were given jobs as part of a bribery scheme. Jurors last month saw a memorable email in which then-ComEd executive Fidel Marquez seemingly lost his cool after Acevedo asked for a job for a friend. “Geez...he has a son and a nephew at ComEd. He’s got a contract at ComEd. 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The Fitbit Charge 6 is at an unbeatable price of $99, a huge 38% discount from its original list price of $159 . This is a record low price that has only been matched once before during... last year’s Black Friday. With the holiday season fast approaching, this is the perfect opportunity to snag a top-tier fitness tracker at an accessible price point. See at Amazon One of the standout perks of shopping on Amazon during this Black Friday / Cyber Monday period is the generous extended return policy. Shoppers can return their items until January 31, 2025 which is a substantial extension beyond the typical 30-day return window. This added flexibility is especially advantageous for holiday gift-giving, giving recipients plenty of time to test out their new gadgets and decide if they’re keepers. Why Choose The Fitbit Charge 6? What sets the Fitbit Charge 6 apart is its large array of features designed to enhance your health and fitness journey. This sleek device comes equipped with advanced heart rate tracking technology which is now more accurate than ever, particularly during vigorous activities like HIIT workouts. The integrated GPS allows users to track their outdoor workouts without needing to carry their phones. The Charge 6 also includes over 40 exercise modes so that whatever your preferred activity, this tracker has you covered. The design of the Charge 6 is both stylish and functional: it features a great AMOLED touchscreen display that is easy to navigate , even during intense workouts. With water resistance up to 50 meters , you can wear it while swimming or in the rain without worry. The tracker comes with both small and large bands included to ensure a comfortable fit for any wrist size. The Charge 6 has also a seamless integration with Google apps: you can control YouTube Music directly from your wrist, receive turn-by-turn directions via Google Maps and make contactless payments using Google Wallet. This level of connectivity enhances convenience but also keeps you focused on your workouts without the need to constantly check your phone. Additionally, the Fitbit Charge 6 offers a comprehensive suite of health monitoring tools: it tracks daily activity levels, sleep patterns, and even provides insights into your stress levels through electrodermal activity (EDA) scans . The device includes a six-month premium membership that unlocks deeper insights and personalized guidance. As a bonus, Amazon is also offering discounts on various other Fitbit products and accessories during this early Black Friday event. Whether you’re interested in smartwatches or additional fitness trackers, now is the perfect time to explore all that Fitbit has to offer. See at AmazonEuropean leaders have hailed the end of Bashar al-Assad's brutal rule in Syria as a moment of hope -– but they also view his sudden toppling as fraught with dangers. As the war-torn country charts a new course, Europe is anxious to avoid fresh turmoil that could send migrants and jihadists once again heading to the continent. "This historic change in the region offers opportunities but is not without risks," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on X. "Europe is ready to support safeguarding national unity and rebuilding a Syrian state that protects all minorities." For now, still just hours after the end of more than five decades of domination by the Assad family, some initial signs appear promising. As jubilant Syrians celebrated what they prayed would be the end of over 13 years of civil war, streams of refugees headed back home across the border from neighboring countries. Meanwhile, the Islamist-led rebels who swept into Damascus after a lightning advance have vowed to maintain state institutions, restore order and protect all citizens. But it is still very early days for those yearning to heal the festering wound in the heart of the Middle East. There are profound suspicions about Syria's new would-be leaders. The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group (HTS) that spearheaded the takeover is rooted in Syria's al-Qaida branch but broke ties with the group in 2016. It is currently listed as a "terrorist" organization by Western governments. After years of fighting the country is controlled by a rag-tag assortment of armed groups often backed by rival international powers. "There are already concerns over what comes next, given the profound failure of recent regional transitions such as in Libya," said Julien Barnes-Dacey of the European Council on Foreign Relations. But, he insisted: "Europeans need, first and foremost, to concentrate on the great opportunity presented by Assad's demise, recognizing (that) the core driver of instability, brutal violence and refugee outflows from Syria has departed the scene." The war in Syria -- unleashed by Assad's bloody crackdown on protests in 2011 -- helped spark a migrant crisis that saw over one million people arrive in Europe in 2015. The vast influx tested EU unity and continues to reverberate today, as far-right parties tap anti-migrant sentiment to rise in the polls. Some in Europe were quick to jump on the changes in Syria to try to halt arrivals of asylum seekers from the country and look to start sending people back. Austria on Monday said it was suspending all Syrian asylum applications and preparing the "deportation" of refugees back to Syria. Germany said it was freezing asylum requests due to the "unclear situation". "The situation is extremely volatile. We were taken by surprise," said one EU official. "We of course want to avoid a Libyan-style scenario, which would cause a massive migration crisis." Barnes-Dacey said Europe should throw its weight behind a renewed United Nations-backed political process for Syria, ramp up humanitarian support, engage key player Turkey and try to encourage HTS to be moderate. "Although European states need to approach the situation with considerable caution and modesty, they should nonetheless quickly and meaningfully work to incentivize a positive trajectory," he said. "The biggest hope should now lie in the agency of Syrians themselves." A key concern for Europe, the United States and other regional powers is to prevent any power vacuum in Syria allowing a resurgence of the Islamic State jihadist group. IS -- which had seized control of swathes of Syria and Iraq during the civil war -- lost territorial control of its "caliphate" at the hands of U.S.-led forces in 2019. But jihadist fighters still operate in remote desert areas of Syria. Foreign fighters from IS launched a string of attacks on European soil including in 2015 in Paris and 2016 in Brussels. Thousands of jihadists from the West and their families, who their home countries have so far refused to repatriate, are also detained in camps in Syria run by Kurdish forces. In a sign of the concern, U.S. warplanes on Sunday carried out strikes on 75 IS targets in Syria, warning it would "remain vigilant" against the emergence of "terrorist" groups. "I think there will be a continuing US-led effort to push back against a re-emergence of IS," said Ian Lesser, of the German Marshall Fund think tank. Lesser said that on a broader issue, Europe faced a "difficult equation" if it sought to engage with the new leadership in Syria, given its previous links to jihadist extremists. "Europe will need to balance trying to get a more secular outcome and not provoking conflict with any nascent regime," he said. HTS and its leader are under EU sanctions and Brussels said Monday it was "not currently engaging" with the group. "We will need to assess not just their words but also their actions," an EU spokesman said.(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Dec. 16 COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S) 8 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: Vermont vs. Marshall, Championship NFL FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ABC — Chicago at Minnesota 8:30 p.m. ESPN — Atlanta at Las Vegas NHL HOCKEY 8:30 p.m. NHLN — Florida at Edmonton SOCCER (MEN’S) 3 p.m. USA — Premier League: West Ham United at AFC Bournemouth SOCCER (WOMEN’S) Noon FS2 — Final Draw For The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV .

M&S Foodhall in West Bridgford reopens after 'transformation' worksManhattan police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione , suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, while carrying a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Here's the latest: That’s according to a spokesperson for the governor who said Gov. Hochul will do it as soon as possible. Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation’s top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators in New York and Pennsylvania are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. The killing sparked widespread discussions about corporate greed, unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. ▶ Read more about Luigi Mangione Peter Weeks, the Blair County district attorney, says he’ll work with New York officials to try to return suspect Luigi Mangione there to face charges. Weeks said the New York charges are “more serious” than in Blair County. “We believe their charges take precedent,” Weeks said, promising to do what’s needed to accommodate New York’s prosecution first. Weeks spoke to reporters after a brief hearing at which a defense lawyer said Mangione will fight extradition. The defense asked for a hearing on the issue. In the meantime, Mangione will be detained at a state prison in western Pennsylvania. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said Tuesday it will seek a Governor’s warrant to secure Mangione’s extradition to Manhattan. Under state law, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul can issue a warrant of arrest demanding Mangione’s return to the state. Such a warrant must recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance and be sealed with the state seal. It would then be presented to law enforcement in Pennsylvania to expedite Mangione’s return to New York. But Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks says it won’t be a substantial barrier to returning Mangione to New York. He noted that defendants contest extradition “all the time,” including in simple retail theft cases. Dickey, his defense lawyer, questioned whether the second-degree murder charge filed in New York might be eligible for bail under Pennsylvania law, but prosecutors raised concerns about both public safety and Mangione being a potential flight risk, and the judge denied it. Mangione will continue to be housed at a state prison in Huntingdon. He has 14 days to challenge the detention. Prosecutors, meanwhile, have a month to seek a governor’s warrant out of New York. Mangione, wearing an orange jumpsuit, mostly stared straight ahead at the hearing, occasionally consulting papers, rocking in his chair, or looking back at the gallery. At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion, but was quieted by his lawyer. Luigi Mangione, 26, has also been denied bail at a brief court hearing in western Pennsylvania. He has 14 days to challenge the bail decision. That’s with some intervention from owner Elon Musk. The account, which hasn’t posted since June, was briefly suspended by X. But after a user inquired about it in a post Monday, Musk responded “This happened without my knowledge. Looking into it.” The account was later reinstated. Other social media companies such as Meta have removed his accounts. According to X rules, the platform removes “any accounts maintained by individual perpetrators of terrorist, violent extremist, or mass violent attacks, as well as any accounts glorifying the perpetrator(s), or dedicated to sharing manifestos and/or third party links where related content is hosted.” Mangione is not accused of perpetrating a terrorist or mass attack — he has been charged with murder — and his account doesn’t appear to share any writings about the case. He shouted something that was partly unintelligible, but referred to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people.” He’s there for an arraignment on local charges stemming from his arrest Monday. He was dressed in an orange jumpsuit as officers led him from a vehicle into the courthouse. Local defense lawyer Thomas Dickey is expected to represent the 26-year-old at a Tuesday afternoon hearing at the Blair County Courthouse. Dickey declined comment before the hearing. Mangione could have the Pennsylvania charges read aloud to him and may be asked to enter a plea. They include possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. In New York, he was charged late Monday with murder in the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione likely was motivated by his anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain with corporate greed, said a a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s hand-written notes and social media postings. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said. A felony warrant filed in New York cites Altoona Officer Christy Wasser as saying she found the writings along with a semi-automatic pistol and an apparent silencer. The filing echoes earlier statements from NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny who said Mangione had a three-page, handwritten document that shows “some ill will toward corporate America.” Mangione is now charged in Pennsylvania with being a fugitive of justice. A customer at the McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where Mangione was arrested said one of his friends had commented beforehand that the man looked like the suspect wanted for the shooting in New York City. “It started out almost a little bit like a joke, my one friend thought he looked like the shooter,” said the customer, who declined to give his full name, on Tuesday. “It wasn’t really a joke, but we laughed about it,” he added. The warrant on murder and other charges is a step that could help expedite his extradition from Pennsylvania. In court papers made public Tuesday, a New York City police detective reiterated key findings in the investigation he said tied Mangione to the killing, including surveillance footage and a fake ID he used to check into a Manhattan hostel on Nov. 24. Police officers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, found that ID when they arrested Mangione on Monday. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Mangione doesn’t yet have a lawyer who can speak on his behalf, court officials said. Images of Mangione released Tuesday by Pennsylvania State Police showed him pulling down his mask in the corner of the McDonald’s while holding what appeared to be hash browns and wearing a winter jacket and ski cap. In another photo from a holding cell, he stood unsmiling with rumpled hair. Mangione’s cousin, Maryland lawmaker Nino Mangione, announced Tuesday morning that he’s postponing a fundraiser planned later this week at the Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore, which was purchased by the Mangione family in 1986. “Because of the nature of this terrible situation involving my Cousin I do not believe it is appropriate to hold my fundraising event scheduled for this Thursday at Hayfields,” Nino Mangione said in a social media post. “I want to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and support. My family and I are heartbroken and ask that you remember the family of Mr. Thompson in your prayers. Thank you.” Officers used New York City’s muscular surveillance system . Investigators analyzed DNA samples, fingerprints and internet addresses. Police went door to door looking for witnesses. When an arrest came five days later , those sprawling investigative efforts shared credit with an alert civilian’s instincts. A customer at a McDonald’s restaurant in Pennsylvania noticed another patron who resembled the man in the oblique security-camera photos New York police had publicized. He remains jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. By late Monday evening, prosecutors in Manhattan had added a charge of murder, according to an online court docket. It’s unclear whether Luigi Nicholas Mangione has an attorney who can comment on the allegations. Asked at Monday’s arraignment whether he needed a public defender, Mangione asked whether he could “answer that at a future date.”

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LONG ISLAND -- A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island who fear loss of control of their school districts. But state education officials say that's not the goal, nor the plan. At issue is a directive rolled out as an emergency regulation by the state Board of Regents. It asks districts to fill out a strengths and needs survey about their ability to address disparities, so that all students can excel. Districts already share some services, but the Department of Education says it's looking for more opportunities. "When we talk about opportunities, we are talking about advanced course work, shared staff, extracurricular activities, a range of subjects," an official said back in early September. The regionalization initiative is not sitting well with many on Long Island. "We want to maintain local control over our students over our decisions," Cold Spring Harbor Schools Superintendent Joe Monastaro said. "It is our tax money. We have a say in this. Stay your hands away from my children," Great Neck parent Mimi Xu said. "It's our money, our rule. It has nothing to do with the state," one parent said. Fourteen Long Island school districts have filed a lawsuit to stop the plan. Language in the fine print says a regional superintendent can compel a district to make a change. "It is clear that that document makes it mandatory that our schools coordinate, regionalize and give up authority to a regional authority," said state Sen. Jack Martins, who represents Old Westbury. Long Island's 124 school districts, including some of the best in the nation, value highly their elected boards and independence. "We will not stand by and let the Department of Education gut our school districts," Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said. "It will be a complete power shift from what we have today," said Margaret Marchand, a member of the Locust Valley School Board. "We will fight for local control until we win," Bellmore state Sen. Steve Rhoads added. "If they don't agree to do it, or it didn't come from them, they do not have to sign off on doing anything," Deputy Commissioner Jeff Matteson said. "But what we're not interested in doing is taking away excellent programs from anyone, or watering down the excellent programs." But parents fear sharing resources will mean taking away from some. "If you're in a top-three school district, you probably stand to lose more than you gain. If this goes through, there will be winners and losers," one Great Neck parent said. New York State Board of Regents member Roger Tilles told CBS News New York no district has to do anything that's not in its district's interest. The only thing mandatory is to begin the conversation. The regionalization initiative is supposed to be implemented in 2026 and be re-evaluated every decade. Carolyn Gusoff has covered some of the most high profile news stories in the New York City area and is best known as a trusted, tenacious, consistent and caring voice of Long Island's concerns.