Patel has been the subject of multiple recent controversies, including his directive for SWAT team members to provide his girlfriend with security
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Man found guilty of Catskill murder
A Greene County Jury convicted a Cairo man of the murder of Adam White on Monday.
https://www.news10.com/news/crime/man-found-guilty-of-catskill-murder/
SPENCER PRICE: Thanks to local schools for thanking veterans
Recently, I had the honor of attending Veterans Day celebrations at three local schools: Westside Elementary with my daughter, Savannah; Hahira Middle with my son, Parker, and daughter, Reagan; and Valwood with family friend, Lawson Smith. Each school conducted its own unique program, yet the message was the same at all three: “Thank you, America’s Veterans!” From whence the patriotic spirit springs, I can hardly say. I do know that, from personal experience, and from speaking with many fellow servicemembers throughout the years, the decision to serve in America’s armed forces is deeply personal. To sign on the dotted line, to don a uniform and leave one’s familiar surroundings behind, and to willingly place oneself in harm’s way in defense of a nation and its people is among the highest callings an American citizen can undertake. As a child, I was fascinated by my father’s US Army service in the South Pacific during World War 2. He was a quiet man and, not one to draw attention to himself, seldom spoke of the war. He simply did his duty, came home, and put the war behind him. It wasn’t until many years later, while serving in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan and witnessing firsthand soldiers’ bodies broken and lives lost that I came to understand why he chose to put away the memories. For a veteran, putting away such memories is often a matter of emotional survival. However, for a nation, putting away such memories could spell its eventual doom. The price of America’s freedom has been high, paid in the blood of hundreds of thousands of servicemembers since its founding. From the hills at Lexington and Concord to the fields at Gettysburg and Bull Run, from the forests of Belleau Wood and Chateau-Thierry to the beaches of Normandy and Guadalcanal, from Heartbreak Ridge and Pork Chop Hill to Ia Drang and Khe Sanh, and from Desert Storm to the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the anguished cries of America’s fallen heroes echo across the ages. They must not be forgotten. As I watched elementary students waving American flags and listened to their cheers while I circled the parade ground at Westside, as I listened to faculty and school board members pay tribute to America’s veterans at Hahira Middle, and as I listened to middle schoolers at Valwood sing patriotic songs, I was moved by a sense of hope and confidence that the lessons of freedom will be passed on to the next generation of Americans. Therefore, to all the administrators, faculty, staff, school board members and, especially to the students, who took the time to thank America’s veterans, I say in return, thank you, and I salute you! Spencer Price, MD, MBA, MPH, MPS Colonel, Medical Corps, Flight Surgeon 20th Special Forces Group, ALARNG.
https://valdostadailytimes.com/2025/11/24/spencer-price-thanks-to-local-schools-for-thanking-veterans/
Palworld: How to get Ancient Technology Points
Palworld is a grand adventure where players progress through a huge open world, raising Pals and becoming more effective at crafting and survival. The latter, particularly, is aided by many character progression elements, including Ancient Technology Points. One of the most important resources in the game, players will want to gather as many of these as possible to obtain new unlockables. Here is everything to know about Ancient Technology Points in Palworld. Read on to know more. Also Read: 5 ways Palworld is better than Pokemon Scarlet and Violet What are Ancient Technology Points in Palworld and how to get them? Simply put, there are a few ways to obtain Ancient Technology Points in the game. For the most part, players will obtain them after defeating Alpha bosses (including Bounties) in the overworld and main Tower bosses, both for the first time. Note that while Alphas and Bounties grant only 1 Ancient Technology point, Tower bosses drop 5. Ancient Technology Points are used to unlock handy equipment and structures in the purple nodes under the Technology tab. These include crucial items and tools that cannot be obtained elsewhere, from food pouches to keep Pals fed to unlocking new mining structures and unique gear, like boots that help air-dash or double jump. While bosses can be farmed as many times as desired across the open world since they respawn, players will not be granted Ancient Technology Points after the first fight. Thankfully, there is a workaround: Ancient Technical Manuals. These are a consumable found in Palworld that grants 1 point when used. While they are randomly found in the world, there is a relatively consistent way to farm them: chests that spawn in the Wildlife Sanctuaries and dungeons (such as those on the Sakurajima Island) have a chance to drop Ancient Technical Manuals. Since multiple chests spawn in these areas and reset after a while, players essentially have an infinite way of farming these points. That said, these are mid to late game areas, and visiting the Sanctuary will put a bounty on the players’ heads if spotted on the island by the guards, so some caution is advised. Check out more articles: Is Palworld worth playing in 2025? All new Pals in Palworld Tides of Terraria update, and where to get them Palworld Terraria dungeon location, drops, and things you shouldn’t miss.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/mmo/palworld-how-get-ancient-technology-points
Roya Mahboob Seeks New Ways to Educate Afghan Girls Under Taliban Rule
The entrepreneur Roya Mahboob is building off-line apps, underground networks and a global robotics team to educate Afghan girls unable to attend school.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/world/asia/roya-mahboob-afghanistan-technology-girls.html
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
By PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) Portland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other former NBA player. The five-time All Star, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in a federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. Some of Billups’ co-defendants are also charged with running an illegal gambling business and engaging in an extortion conspiracy. Chris Heywood, his attorney, has said Billups is a “man of integrity” and denies the charges. “To believe that Chauncey Billups did what the federal government is accusing him of is to believe that he would risk his Hall of Fame legacy, his reputation and his freedom. He would not jeopardize those things for anything, let alone a card game,” Heywood said after Billups appeared in federal court in Portland, Oregon, when prosecutors first announced the indictment on Oct. 23. Billups wore a dark gray suit during the brief arraignment and spoke only to answer the judge’s yes or no questions. He has been free on bond since his initial court appearance in Oregon. Billups was arguably the most prominent name among more than 30 charged in last month’s sprawling federal takedown of illegal gambling operations linked to professional sports. The other defendants were also expected to appear in the Brooklyn court for Monday’s proceedings, in which the judge, prosecutors and defense lawyers will likely discuss next steps in the case. Prosecutors say the 49-year-old Denver native, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame last year, was involved in a scheme to rig Mafia-backed illegal poker games in Manhattan, Las Vegas, Miami and the Hamptons. Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones was also nabbed in that alleged scheme, which prosecutors say utilized a range of sophisticated technology that allowed the gambling to be rigged, such as altered card-shuffling machines, hidden cameras in poker chip trays, special sunglasses and even X-ray equipment built into the table to read cards. Jones was also charged along with Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in a separate scheme at the same time that allowed gamblers to exploit insider information about players to win bets on NBA games. Prosecutors say the poker scheme Billups was involved in defrauded victims of an estimated $7 million starting in at least 2019. They say he served as a celebrity “face card” that could draw wealthy, unsuspecting players to the games. Prosecutors said during one game, the scheme’s organizers exchanged messages saying one of the victims “acted like he wanted Chauncey to have his money” because he was “star struck.” Prosecutors say Billups, who earned about $106 million from his playing days, received a portion of the ill-gotten gains. After one rigged game in October 2020, for example, they say he was directly wired $50,000. The scheme organizers also had to share a portion of their proceeds with the Gambino, Genovese and Bonanno mob families for operating within the illegal poker games run by the New York criminal enterprises, prosecutors said. Mafia members, in turn, helped commit violent acts, including assault, extortion and robbery, to ensure repayment of debts and the continued success of the operation, they said. Billups was selected as the third overall pick in the 1997 draft by the Boston Celtics after starring in college for the Colorado Buffaloes. He played 17 years in the NBA, with stints with the Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers. But he is perhaps most beloved in the Motor City, where he earned the nickname “Mr. Big Shot” for his knack of making clutch shots. Billups was named the NBA Finals MVP during the Pistons’ title run in 2004 and had his No. 1 jersey retired by the team. After retiring in 2014, Billups embarked on a career as a TV analyst before pivoting to coaching. He was hired as Portland’s coach in 2021 and signed a multiyear extension with the Trail Blazers earlier this year after the team missed out on the playoffs for the fourth straight season in 2024. Billups previously served as an assistant coach on the Los Angeles Clippers.
https://www.redbluffdailynews.com/2025/11/24/chauncey-billups-pleads-poker-games/
Pi Coin Price Pattern Points to a Rally as Top Whale Hits 381M Milestone
Pi Coin price has done well during the ongoing crypto crash as it outperformed popular coins like Solana, Cardano, and Binance Coin (BNB). Pi Network remained in a tight range as these coins plunged. This consolidation could usher in a rebound as its biggest whale hits a crucial milestone. Pi Coin Price Double Bottom Pattern Has Formed The daily chart shows that the Pi Coin price has remained in a tight range since October this year. A closer look shows that the token has formed a double-bottom pattern at $0. 2025. It has remained below this level since its October 10 crash when liquidations in the industry soared. A double-bottom is a highly bullish pattern made up of two downswings and a neckline. In this case, the neckline is at $0. 2921, its highest level in October this year. Pi Network price has other bullish catalysts. For example, the three lines of the Bollinger Bands have narrowed, which could spark a short squeeze in the near term. Most importantly, the coin is in the accumulation stage of the Dow Theory, which is marked by continued consolidation. The next stage is known as the markup phase, which is characterized by high demand and Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). Therefore, the most likely Pi Network price forecast is bullish, with the initial target being the double-bottom’s neckline at $0. 2920. A move above that level will point to more gains, potentially to the psychological level at $0. 50. A move to that level will be a 110% surge from the current level. However, a plunge below the double-bottom point at $0. 2025 will invalidate the bullish outlook. Pi Network Whale Hits a Crucial Milestone The potential Pi Coin price forecast is backed by the ongoing whale buying despite the ongoing crypto market crash. Data shows that the top whale bought over 2. 7 million tokens worth over $637,470. This purchase happened after he bought 375, 214 coins on Sunday. The ongoing purchasing has brought his Pi holdings to over 381 million, with a current value of $91 million. A move to $0. 50 as we predicted would bring his total holdings to worth over $190 million. The whale purchases has coincided with some important Pi Network news. For example, Pi Network has applied for MICA approval, a move that would make it available to millions of users in the region. The other bullish news was its investment in OpenMind, a fast-growing player in the AI and robotics industry. Pi Network has also launched multiple upgrades to the App Studio and the node. It is also launching a new DEX platform that will boost its network activity.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/crypto/pi-coin-price-pattern-points-to-a-rally-as-top-whale-hits-381m-milestone/
Fans Go Wild Over Theory That Timothée Chalamet And Rapper Esdeekid Are The Same Person
Timothée Chalamet under a balaclava? That once fantastical notion is now trending across TikTok and X as a newly viral theory claims the A-list actor might secretly be the mysterious UK rapper EsDeeKid. In recent days, fan communities have spun an elaborate case connecting Chalamet, known for roles in Dune, Wonka, and A Complete Unknown, with an anonymous artist from Liverpool whose identity has never been revealed. The theory, though built on speculation, has gained serious traction online. Mounting Speculation Over Identity The spark for this frenzy appears to have been a TikTok video by cultural critic KJ Freeman, who laid out what she described as ‘surprisingly convincing evidence’ that Chalamet could be EsDeeKid. Freeman’s arguments centre on three main points, Chalamet’s unexpected appearance at a Fakemink concert in London (Fakemink often collaborates with EsDeeKid), his proven accent acting abilities, and their matching fashion choices. She argues that anonymity would allow Chalamet to pursue an underground rap career without jeopardising his Hollywood image, a path that might be his only way to explore his youthful rap ambitions. Fans have pointed out a number of uncanny parallels. First, the double ‘ee’ in both Timothée and EsDeeKid has not gone unnoticed. Second, side-by-side images of EsDeeKid’s eyes and Chalamet’s have fuelled debates about their resemblance. Then there is the Alexander McQueen skull scarf. Paparazzi have photographed both men wearing what appears to be the same patterned bandana, leading some to argue it is more than a coincidence. Adding to that, Chalamet has demonstrated his ability to adopt a Scouse accent in his acting, notably in The King, which conspiracy theorists say makes a Liverpool rapper persona plausible. A Rap Past and Cryptic Response Importantly, Chalamet’s relationship with rap is not fabricated. In high school, he performed under the name ‘Timmy Tim’. He also embraced a rap persona on Saturday Night Live as ‘okecheddathaassgetta’. Most provocatively, under an Instagram post about the theory, Chalamet reportedly dropped a ‘👀’ emoji, rather than issuing a denial. That brief but cryptic gesture has only added intensity to the speculation. EsDeeKid: The Masked Rapper No One Knows So who is EsDeeKid? Very little is confirmed. What is known: he emerged in 2024, hails from Liverpool, and performs with a thick Scouse accent, always wearing a balaclava that conceals his face. His breakout came in 2025 with the release of his debut mixtape, Rebel, featuring tracks such as ‘Phantom’, ‘4 Raws’, and the TikTok sensation ‘LV Sandals’. According to player and fan commentary, his shows have the energy of a metal gig with mosh pits and a loyal, almost cult-like following. Unlike many rappers, EsDeeKid maintains a covert online presence. His earliest known profiles date only to mid-2024 (on Tumblr, Bandlab, Letterboxd), and beyond that, he avoids revealing personal information. Whether or not Timothée Chalamet is secretly EsDeeKid, the theory has already made an impact. Public interest is surging, and streaming numbers for EsDeeKid’s music have reportedly spiked. Meanwhile, Chalamet continues promoting projects like Marty Supreme while staying silent on the speculation, apart from that telling emoji. For now, the mystery remains exactly that a viral internet conspiracy fuelled by fashion, fandom, and a very well-constructed narrative. Until either side confirms or denies it, fans will continue decoding every scarf, concert appearance, and eyeshot, searching for the truth beneath the mask.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/fans-go-wild-over-theory-that-timothee-chalamet-rapper-esdeekid-are-same-person-1757577
“Nature of Scotland Awards 2025: Affric Highlands Reaps Success in Rewilding Efforts”
Affric Highlands, a collaborative effort to restore nature in the central Highlands of Scotland, has been awarded the Nature and Climate Action Award at the prestigious Nature of Scotland Awards 2025, organized by RSPB Scotland. The ceremony, held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on November 20th, brought together 53 award finalists from all over Scotland to celebrate their contributions to supporting Scotland’s wildlife and natural environment. The event was hosted by BBC Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams and BBC Scotland Landward presenter Arlene Stuart. The Nature of Scotland Awards recognize individuals and organizations making a difference in local communities, schools, and businesses to support wildlife and the environment. Affric Highlands, which brings together landowners, local communities, businesses, and partner organizations, aims to restore nature across more than 200, 000 hectares of the central Highlands. “We are deeply honored to receive this award,” said Stephanie Kiel, executive director of Rewilding Affric Highlands. “It recognizes the extraordinary commitment of our partners, landowners, and local communities who have embraced this vision for a healthier, more connected landscape.” The initiative, coordinated by charity Rewilding Affric Highlands, covers a vast area stretching from Loch Ness to Kintail, including Glens Affric, Cannich, Moriston, Shiel and Urquhart. Through peatland restoration, native woodland expansion, nature-friendly land management, and reconnection of ecological corridors, Affric Highlands is boosting biodiversity, tackling climate change, and creating long-term benefits for people who live and work in the area. According to Rewilding Affric Highlands, the collaborative approach is helping to secure the future of one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes, while demonstrating the power of collaboration in achieving large-scale restoration for the benefit of wildlife, climate, and rural livelihoods. In a recent development, both the world-famous Glen Affric National Nature Reserve managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) and the Barrisdale Estate have joined Affric Highlands, bringing the landscape’s growing partnership to 21 landowners, covering a combined total of more than 81, 000 hectares. Each landholding has signed a memorandum of understanding and is making its own decisions on nature restoration activities, with support and guidance from the Rewilding Affric Highlands team. The initiative is encouraging more landowners to join, as the Affric Highlands landscape aims to cover over 700 square miles and is mostly owned by 56 large estates. The Nature of Scotland Awards, delivered by RSPB Scotland and headline sponsor NatureScot, have been running for over a decade and aim to recognize and celebrate the passion and hard work of individuals and organizations working towards conservation and climate action. According to Anne McCall, director of RSPB Scotland, the awards showcase the incredible conservation work happening in every corner of the country and thank the winners for their contributions. Professor Colin Galbraith, chair of awards headline sponsor NatureScot, also praised the award winners for their creativity, commitment, and achievements in helping nature and everyone across Scotland. Affric Highlands is a member of Rewilding Europe’s family of major European-wide flagship rewilding landscapes, which include Sweden’s Nordic Taiga and Italy’s Central Apennines. In April 2025, Rewilding Affric Highlands launched as an independent charity, having previously operated as a joint venture led by Trees for Life since 2021, with support from Rewilding Europe. This followed the initiative’s first three years as Trees for Life’s East-West Wild project, which involved extensive preparation and local consultation. For more details on Affric Highlands, please visit affrichighlands. org.
https://www.businessmole.com/nature-of-scotland-awards-2025-affric-highlands-reaps-success-in-rewilding-efforts/
Another rally for Alphabet leads the US stock market higher
NEW YORK (AP) The U. S. stock market is rising again on Monday, for now at least, ahead of a week with shortened trading because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The S&P 500 climbed 0. 9% and added to its jump from Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 72 points, or 0. 2%, as of 10 a. m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1. 7% higher. Stocks got a lift from rising hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate again at its next meeting in December, a move that could boost the economy and investment prices. The market also benefited from strength for stocks caught up in the artificial-intelligence frenzy. Alphabet, which has been getting praise for its newest Gemini AI model, rose 5. 6% and was one of the strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. Nvidia slipped 0. 3% after bobbing up and down. An early gain for the U. S. stock market guarantees nothing, though, as the last few weeks have so painfully shown. Stocks have been swinging sharply, not just day to day but also hour to hour, as worries weigh about what the Fed will do with interest rates and whether too much money is pouring into AI and creating a bubble. Even within Monday’s first 15 minutes of trading, the S&P 500 rallied to a gain of 1% and then halved it. All the uncertainty is creating the biggest test for investors since an April sell-off, when President Donald Trump shocked the world with his “Liberation Day” tariffs. Still, despite all the recent fear, the S&P 500 remains within 3. 3% of its record set last month. Several more tests lie ahead this week for the market, though none loom as large as last week’s profit report from Nvidia or the delayed jobs report from the U. S. government for September. One of the biggest will arrive Tuesday, when the U. S. government will deliver data showing how bad inflation was at the wholesale level in September. Economists expect it to show a 2. 6% rise from a year earlier, the same inflation rate as August. A higher-than-expected reading could deter the Fed from cutting its main interest rate in December for a third time this year, because lower rates can worsen inflation. Some Fed officials have already been arguing against a December cut in part because inflation has stubbornly remained above their 2% target. Traders are nevertheless betting on a nearly 79% probability that the Fed will cut rates next month, up from 71% on Friday and from less than a coin flip’s chance a week ago, according to data from CME Group. U. S. markets will be closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday. A day later, it’s on to the rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On Wall Street, U. S.-listed shares of Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk fell 8. 3% Monday after it reported that its Alzheimer’s drug failed to slow progression of the disease in a trial. Bitcoin, meanwhile, continued it sharp swings. It was sitting near $86,000 after bouncing between $82,000 and $94,000 over the last week. It was near $125,000 last month. In stock markets abroad, indexes were mixed across Europe and Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 2% for one of the world’s biggest moves. It got a boost from a 4. 7% leap for Alibaba, which has reported strong demand for its updated Qwen AI app. Alibaba is due to report earnings on Tuesday. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury eased to 4. 04% from 4. 06% late Friday. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/11/24/stock-market-fed-cut-hopes/