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no jollibee Eagles receivers Smith and Brown complain about vanishing pass offense during winning streak(Bloomberg) — Latin American currencies whipsawed in low volume trading ahead of the US holiday following the latest batch of US economic data. MSCI’s index for developing nation currencies edged high amid gains in Eastern European currencies as the US imposed new sanctions on Russian banks that sent the ruble sinking. Early gains in developing currencies faltered after data showed the US Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying inflation accelerated in October, backing bets for a slower pace of interest rate cuts. Still, the currencies came back again later in the day. Brazil’s real tumbled 1.4% to its weakest since 2020 on news that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wants to present a plan for income tax exemptions alongside proposed public spending cuts, watering down the impact on the fiscal deficit. Investors across emerging markets also remain wary of US President-elect Donald Trump’s latest threats to slap tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico. “We see little reasons for a reversion of the strong dollar trend,” said Barclays strategist Erick Martinez. “US data remains resilient, which adds to inflationary risks from tariffs. These risks should keep rate differentials moving in favor of the dollar.” Mexican officials warned Trump’s tariffs would cause massive US job losses and more expensive pickup trucks. Still, the Mexican currency shook off early losses as the dollar broadly weakened. The tariff threat has weighed on emerging markets since Donald Trump’s election victory and remains a wildcard for 2025. MSCI’s emerging-market stock gauge is eyeing a second consecutive monthly drop in November, and the worst quarter since September 2022. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index, a key gauge for developing-nation stocks, gained as speculation intensified that China’s authorities will roll out fresh stimulus measures next month amid the threat of US imposed tariffs. Hints of more aggressive policy support emerged earlier this month when China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an pledged “more forceful” policies for 2025. These comments fueled speculation that Beijing could unveil bolder measures following Trump’s inauguration in January. The US president-elect has vowed to impose tariffs on Chinese goods, a move that threatens to devastate trade flows between the world’s largest economies and jeopardize China’s export sector, one of the few pillars of growth this year. Elsewhere, Israeli dollar bonds gained after the country reached a deal for a 60-day cease-fire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah after weeks of talks mediated by the US, a first step toward ending a conflict that’s killed thousands of people.

Wild first season in expanded Big 12 comes down to final weekendLittle Troopers sent 175 of the boxes to military children at the base as part of its Christmas Smiles campaign, which aims to help children separated from their serving parent during December. The festive season is often the hardest time of year for these children, the charity says, as they miss out on Christmas moments such as school performances, Santa visits, family get-togethers, and Christmas Day itself. The charity worked closely with the community team at RAF Brize Norton to identify the families most in need. The boxes included resources and activities to help children cope with parental separation, as well as treats and stocking fillers. Flight Sergeant Jane Corban, from the community support team at RAF Brize Norton, said: "The families of RAF Brize Norton personnel were all thrilled to receive their Little Troopers Christmas Smiles boxes. "With a consistently transient population who are away from home for anything from a few days to up to nine months, a token of appreciation from Little Troopers is a very welcome surprise. "Thank you Little Troopers for your support and thoughtfulness." Little Troopers, a national charity dedicated to supporting service children, has sent out 2,500 Christmas Smiles boxes across the country this year. Louise Fetigan, founder of Little Troopers, said: "Christmas Smiles is such an important annual campaign for our charity. "Being separated from your parent at Christmas is hard and we want to get our resources to as many children as possible and help them to feel recognised and supported, as well as spreading some Christmas smiles. "A big thank you to the team at Brize Norton for getting the boxes to your local families in Oxfordshire. "We hope they make a real difference to your families." Last year, 7,000 service personnel were deployed on military operations over Christmas, and it is expected a similar number will be serving overseas this year. As 72 per cent of service personnel have at least one child younger than 18, it means thousands of military children across the UK will be missing one of their parents on Christmas morning. The Little Troopers Christmas Smiles boxes have been made possible by funding from BAE Systems and Vivo Defence Services. The charity has also organised other activities as part of its Christmas Smiles campaign, including free cinema screenings at Odeon cinemas, a storytelling event with the Chelsea Pensioners, an elf workshop, and an online panto.

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission. Trump said Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, was a “proven leader for common sense regulations.” In the years since leaving the SEC, Atkins has made the case against too much market regulation. “He believes in the promise of robust, innovative capital markets that are responsive to the needs of Investors, & that provide capital to make our Economy the best in the World. He also recognizes that digital assets & other innovations are crucial to Making America Greater than Ever Before,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The commission oversees U.S. securities markets and investments and is currently led by Gary Gensler, who has been leading the U.S. government’s crackdown on the crypto industry. Gensler, who was nominated by President Joe Biden, announced last month that he would be stepping down from his post on the day that Trump is inaugurated — Jan. 20, 2025. Trump, once a crypto skeptic, had pledged to make the U.S. “the crypto capital of the planet” and create a “strategic reserve” of bitcoin. Money has poured into crypto assets since he won. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, is now above US$95,000. And shares in crypto platform Coinbase have surged more than 70 per cent since the election. Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase, congratulated Atkins in a post on X. “We appreciate his commitment to balance in regulating U.S. securities markets and look forward to his fresh leadership at (the SEC),” Grewal wrote. “It’s sorely needed and cannot come a day too soon.” Congressman Brad Sherman, a California Democrat and a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, said he worries Atkins would not sufficiently regulate cryptocurrencies as SEC chair. “He’d probably take the position that no cryptocurrency is a security, and hence no exchange that deals with crypto is a securities exchange,” Sherman said. “The opportunity to defraud investors would be there in a very significant way.” Atkins began his career as a lawyer and has a long history working in the financial markets sector, both in government and private practice. In the 1990s, he worked on the staffs of two former SEC chairmen, Richard C. Breeden and Arthur Levitt. His work as an SEC commissioner started in 2002, a time when the fallout from corporate scandals at Enron and WorldCom had turned up the heat on Wall Street and its government regulators. Atkins was widely considered the most conservative member of the SEC during his tenure at the agency and known to have a strong free-market bend. As a commissioner, he called for greater transparency in and analysis of the costs and benefits of new SEC rules. He also emphasized investor education and increased enforcement efforts against those who steal from investors over the internet, manipulate markets, engage in Ponzi schemes and other types of fraud. At the same time, Atkins objected to stiff penalties imposed on companies accused of fraudulent conduct, contending that they did not deter crime. He caused a stir in the summer of 2006 when he said the practice of granting stock options to executives before the disclosure of news that was certain to increase the share price did not constitute insider trading. U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, a North Carolina Republican and chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said Atkins has the experience needed to “restore faith in the SEC.” “I’m confident his leadership will lead to clarity for the digital asset ecosystem and ensure U.S. capital markets remain the envy of the world,” McHenry posted on X. Atkins already has some experience working for Trump. During Trump's first term, Atkins was a member of the President’s Strategic and Policy Forum, an advisory group of more than a dozen CEOs and business leaders who offered input on how to create jobs and speed economic growth. In 2017, Atkins joined the Token Alliance, a cryptocurrency advocacy organization. Crypto industry players welcomed Trump’s victory in the hopes that he would push through legislative and regulatory changes that they’ve long lobbied for. Trump himself has launched World Liberty Financial, a new venture with family members to trade cryptocurrencies.When mushrooms meet brown butter: 5-ingredient egg noodles that steal the showS&P Sri Lanka 20 Index undergoes recalibration

Through all the upsets, unexpected rises and falls, there are nine teams still in the mix to play in the conference championship game. No. 14 Arizona State and No. 17 Iowa State have the best odds, yet a multitude of scenarios could play out — 256 to be exact. There's even the possibility of an eight-team tie. It may take a mathematician to figure out which teams are in the Dec. 7 game in Arlington, Texas — even for the ones who win. Travis Hunter, Colorado. The Buffaloes' two-way star has excelled on both sides of the field, making him one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Cam Skattebo, Arizona State. The senior running back can do a little of everything, but excels at punishing would-be tacklers. He's one of the nation's leaders in yards after contact and the focal point of the Sun Devils' offense. Shadeur Sanders, Colorado. If it weren't for Hunter, Sanders might be the Heisman favorite. The son of coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur is fifth nationally with 3,488 yards passing and has been a big part of the Buffaloes' turnaround. DJ Giddens, Kansas State. The Wildcats' running back is one of the nation's most versatile players. He is ninth nationally with 1,271 rushing yards and has added 21 receptions for 258 yards. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona. The Wildcats have struggled this season, but McMillan has not. He is third nationally with 1,251 receiving yards with seven touchdowns on 78 catches. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech. The Red Raiders' junior linebacker leads the Big 12 with 68 tackles, averaging 10.2 per game. He also has four sacks. Brendan Mott, Kansas State. He's a menace to opposing quarterbacks, leading the Big 12 with 8 1/2 sacks. The Big 12 has nine teams already bowl eligible and two more a win away. The winner of the Big 12 championship game will be in the mix for a College Football Playoff spot. Arizona State, Iowa State, No. 19 BYU, Colorado, Kansas State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia have already clinched bowl berths. Kansas and Cincinnati can get into the postseason with wins this weekend. Gus Malzahn, UCF. Despite successes in recruiting, the Knights are 10-14 in two seasons since moving to the Big 12. Maybe not enough to get shown the door this year, but another mediocre season could lead UCF to make a change. Kyle Whittingham, Utah. Whittingham was one of the Pac-12's best coaches, leading the Utes to consecutive conference titles. Utah was expected to contend for the Big 12 title its first year in the league, but enters the final weekend 1-7 in conference play, which could push Whittingham toward retirement since it's doubtful he'd be fired. Neal Brown, West Virginia. The Mountaineers' coach was in a precarious spot at the end of last season and West Virginia hasn't lived up to expectations this season. The Mountaineers are eligible to go to a bowl game for the second straight season, but Brown could be on the hot seat even after signing a contract extension before the season. Josiah Trotter, West Virginia. The redshirt freshman is the latest Trotter to have success at the linebacker position, following the footsteps of his father, former Philadelphia Eagles player Jeremiah Trotter, and brother Jeremiah Trotter Jr., a current Eagles linebacker. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State. The Michigan State transfer has been just what the Sun Devils' needed: an agile quarterback who extends plays with his legs and rarely makes bad decisions. Bryson Washington, Baylor. The Bears' running back has rushed for 812 yards — 196 against TCU — and 10 TDs. TCU has the Big 12's highest rated 2025 recruiting class with six four-star players among 26 commitments, according to the 247 Sports composite. Receiver Terry Shelton of Carrollton, Texas, is the highest-rated recruit at 71st nationally. Baylor is next with five five-star players among its 20 commitments, including running back Michael Turner, rated 13th at his position out of North Richland Hills, Texas. Texas Tech is ranked seventh in the Big 12, but has four four-star recruits.The NFL and the league’s players’ union agreed to modify their substance abuse policy, increasing the THC level for a positive test, according to a memo that was sent to agents and players on Wednesday. The positive THC level was increased from 150 ng/ml (nanograms per milliliter) to 350 ng/ml, per the memo, which was obtained by The Associated Press. Tetrahydrocannabinol is the substance that’s primarily responsible for the effects of marijuana on a person’s mental state. Teams will only be informed of the penalty and that the violation was caused by a positive test and/or a missed test. They will no longer be notified of the substance which caused the positive. The medical director may test players in the program for fentanyl if clinically indicated. There will be no discipline for a positive test. However, failing to comply with a mandatory meeting regarding fentanyl will result in a $15,000 fine. Fines have been reduced for positive tests. A fine for a second missed test changed from a one-game fine to $45,000. The number of missed tests will be reset to zero if a period of time goes by without any additional missed tests. All players who currently have discipline pending for missed tests will have those missed tests excused. They will be considered as having no missed tests. Also, the language regarding improper use of prescription drugs has been clarified. Players will be fined $15,000 for recording and posting the collection process on social media. The league and the NFLPA also tweaked the performance-enhancing substances policy. The testing window from the time of notification to the time of test has been extended. 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