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TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have officially signed right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia to a two-year, US$15-million contract. The Blue Jays announced the deal Friday, two days after multiple media outlets reported the agreement. The 34-year-old Garcia was traded from Toronto to Seattle on July 26 for outfielder Jonatan Clase and catcher/outfielder Jacob Sharp. He had a 6.00 ERA in nine innings over 10 appearances for the Mariners. He was 3-0 with a 3.46 ERA and five saves overall this year in 39 games and 39 innings. Garcia is 22-29 with a 3.59 ERA and 26 saves over 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2014-19), Miami (2020-21), Houston (2021), Toronto (2022-24) and Seattle. He missed the 2017 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2024. The Canadian PressConor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules

College Football Program Draws Embarrassing Crowd Amid Two-Win SeasonFrom Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum (PDP-GF) has tasked the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) with ensuring that the National Executive Committee (NEC) meets in the first week of February 2025. The PDP-GF stated this in a communiqué issued at the end of its meeting in Jos, Plateau State, and signed by its chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed of Plateau State. The forum, while noting concerns about the “seeming” divisions within the opposition party, stated that it is constrained to accept the postponement of the NEC meeting, which was earlier scheduled for November 28. Recall that the PDP National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, last Thursday issued a notice postponing the NEC meeting. Anyanwu said the postponement was to enable party leaders to participate in the funeral of the wife of Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno. Nevertheless, the governors charged the leadership of the party to use the period before the NEC meeting to resolve all issues in the party. Furthermore, the opposition governors charged President Bola Tinubu to review both the macroeconomic and fiscal policies of the federal government to address the welfare and well-being of Nigerians. The communiqué read: “The Forum notes the concerns of Nigerians, PDP founding fathers, elders, and members of our great party about the seeming divisions within the ranks and files. The Forum wishes to state categorically that it remains resolute in its determination to ensure unity and cohesion within this great party, which Nigerians have come to trust as the best platform for democratic governance. “The Forum is constrained to accept the latest postponement of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Party in empathy with our colleague, H.E. Governor Eno Bassey, whose late dear wife will be buried on the same day originally scheduled for the NEC. Once again, the Forum wishes to commiserate with our colleague and prays that God will grant him and the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. “The Forum is strongly advising the NWC to call the NEC meeting at the latest by the first week of February 2025 to allow for elaborate consultations with critical stakeholders of the Party. The period between November and February should be used to address the existential problems confronting the Party, with a deliberate timeline of activities during this period to resolve issues of leadership and litigation confronting the Party. “The Forum empathizes with Nigerians who are groaning under the oppressive economic hardship foisted on the nation by the policies and decisions of the APC-led Federal Government.” It added: “The Forum notes with concern the rape of democracy in the Edo governorship election. It is clear to everyone with conscience that INEC manipulated results in favour of the APC candidate when, in fact, the majority of lawful votes were won by the PDP candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo. “Meanwhile, we are still examining the documents from the Ondo elections, where the APC manipulated results after openly buying votes. The Forum calls on the judiciary to save Nigerian democracy and the National Assembly to look into our electoral laws to make it difficult for institutional sabotage of the will of the people.”Key Thunder Player Claims Nikola Jokic 'Is in a Category of His Own' For One Key Reason

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Israeli strikes without warning in central Beirut kill at least 15 as diplomats push for cease-fire BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 15 people and injured dozens in central Beirut as the once-rare strikes in the heart of Lebanon’s capital continue without Israeli warning. Diplomats are scrambling to broker a cease-fire but describe the disputed issues that remain. The current proposal calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli bombardment has killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon in the months of fighting that have turned into all-out war. Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him, but an official who can execute his economic vision and look straight out of central casting while doing so. With his Yale University education and pedigree trading for Soros Fund Management before establishing his own funds, Bessent will be tasked with a delicate balancing act. Trump expects him to help reset the global trade order, enable trillions of dollars in tax cuts, ensure inflation stays in check, manage a ballooning national debt and still keep the financial markets confident. Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box. 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It began with U.S. President Joe Biden reversing a longstanding policy by granting Kyiv permission to deploy American longer-range missiles inside Russian territory and ended with Moscow striking Ukraine with a new experimental ballistic weapon that has alarmed the international community and heightened fears of further escalation. Storm dumps record rain in Northern California, while US Northeast deals with winter storms HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — A major storm continues to drop heavy snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets. Meanwhile on the opposite coast blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday for areas spanning from the Northeast to central Appalachia. The storm on the West Coast arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, before moving through Northern California. Forecasters predicted that both coasts would begin to see a reprieve from the storms as the system in the northeast moves into eastern Canada and the one in the West heads south. Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds. But obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the new medications. The response to the drugs varies from person to person and can depend on genetics, hormones and differences in how the brain regulates energy. Undiagnosed medical conditions and some drugs can prevent weight loss. Experts say it can take experimentation to help so-called nonresponders find results. 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Their ancestors' legacy remains present through their songs and techniques, and some of them have managed to make a living out of their crafts. Textiles, jewelry and paintings convey the culture, worldview and beliefs from the lands where they were born. Doctor at the heart of Turkey's newborn baby deaths case says he was a 'trusted' physician ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish doctor at the center of an alleged fraud scheme that led to the deaths of 10 babies says he was a “trusted” physician. Dr. Firat Sari is one of 47 people on trial accused of transferring newborn babies to neonatal units of private hospitals, where they were allegedly kept for prolonged and sometimes unnecessary treatments in order to receive social security payments. Sari said patients were referred to him because people trusted him and he did not bribe anyone involved with Turkey’s emergency medical phone line. Sari, said to be the plot’s ringleader, faces up to 583 years in prison. Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress Travel, especially during the holiday season, can be stressful. But following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious experience. One expert traveler suggests making a list a week before you go of things you need to do and pack. Cross off each item as you complete it during the week. Another tip is to carry your comfort zone with you. That could mean noise-canceling headphones, playlists meant to soothe airport travelers, entertainment and snacks from home. Carry a change of clothes and a phone charger in case of delays. Stay hydrated. Leave extra time. And know your airline's rules. Downloading the airline's app can help with that.A Newport primary school was visited by a special gritter. Econ Engineering, manufacturer of winter maintenance and highways vehicles, brought festive joy to Rogerstone Primary School with their iconic gritter, Goldie. 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Las Vegas Strip residencies draw tens of thousands of fans who also occupy the various hotels, casinos, and restaurants along the Strip. It's an ideal entertainment combination that has prospered for decades. Gaming costs vary for gamblers depending on what they choose to play and how much they plan to spend. 💸 💰 Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter 💰 💸 As for restaurants, it's also a matter of how much a diner wants to pay. One could choose a casual meal at celebrity chef Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar at The Linq for under $30 or dine at his Flavortown Sports Kitchen at the Horseshoe from $31 to $50, according to Open Table. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino signs superstar band for popular residency The Buffet at Bellagio, Michael Mina's seafood restaurant, also at Bellagio, or Gordon Ramsay's Steakhouse at Paris Las Vegas will cost about $50 to $100 a meal. Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio's Craftsteak or Joel Robuchon, both at MGM Grand, will likely cost a diner over $100 a meal, according to LasVegasRestaurants.com . When it comes to tickets to residencies on the Strip, there's a wide price range as well. TheStreet When U2 opened its U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere residency at Sphere Entertainment's ( SPHR ) Sphere, tickets were priced at $140 but quickly rose after going on sale. Tickets for U2's final show on March 2, 2024, at the Sphere ranged from $800 to $2,500. The Sphere's second headliner, Phish, performed a four-show sold-out engagement on April 18-21, 2024, and ticket prices were all over the map. The lowest quoted prices were about $109 including fees when they went on sale, with many ticket brokers advertising tickets in the $400 to $600 range in the days right before the shows. Related: Popular singer signs for Christmas residency off Las Vegas Strip TicketNetwork advertised Phish opening night tickets as high as $5,985, Rolling Stone reported, but there is no confirmation whether anyone paid that price. The Sphere's next residency Dead and Company had more reasonably priced tickets in the $100 to $200 range, according to most media reports. More Las Vegas : One of the most popular headliner residencies on the Las Vegas Strip, which is not at The Sphere, is closing with an enormous finish, at least for the price of tickets. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Adele closes popular residency after 100 shows Adele's "Weekends with Adele" residency at Caesar Entertainment's Colosseum at Caesars Palace is ending on Nov. 23, 2024, with the final performance of her 100-show residency. The residency was originally scheduled to open Jan. 21, 2022, but was postponed when crew members contracted Covid-19 and there were some stage issues. Two years after opening, Adele is ready to close the residency, and she plans to take a break from performing for "a long time," as the residency has made her feel like her "tank is quite empty," Cosmopolitan reported. Tickets to the "Hello" singer's residency shows have never been considered cheap, though tickets were more reasonably priced when her engagement first opened, considering today's Las Vegas residency ticket prices. A review of Reddit posts revealed that ticket buyers were paying as low as $130 with taxes and fees included when the original 24-show "Weekends With Adele" residency finally opened on Nov. 18, 2022. Adele ticket prices have been rising The high end of ticket prices was somewhere between $860 and $970 during the first two legs of the residency, though some Reddit posts said some ticket prices in the second run were going for $1,200. "Weekend With Adele" tickets in August 2023 were ranging from $400 to $1,000, The Oregonian reported. By January 2024, ticket prices began to rise, as New York Post reported that resale tickets on Vivid Seats from January through June 2024 were priced from about $488 to $1,217. Adele, however, postponed all 10 of her shows in March 2024 and rescheduled them on five weekends from Oct. 25 to Nov. 23, 2024. The singer's decision to take an extended break from performing has increased demand for "Weekend With Adele" tickets and caused resale ticket prices to skyrocket to astronomical levels. A review of Seek Geek prices reveals tickets for Adele's final show starting at $2,098 on Nov. 20. The cheapest ticket on ticket broker Stub Hub was priced at $2,289 in Section 402, Row C. Vegas.com 's lowest-priced ticket was $2,367. Related: Veteran fund manager sees world of pain coming for stocksANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S., authorities said Tuesday. No one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked, according to a report provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies weren't immediately able to determine what items were stolen. A person who is employed by Burrow arrived at the Anderson Township home Monday night to find a shattered bedroom window and the home in disarray. The person called their mother, and then 911 was contacted, according to the report. Deputies reached out to neighbors in an attempt to piece together surveillance footage. “Our investigators are exploring every avenue,” public information officer Kyla Woods said. The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into in October. In the NBA , Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis had his home broken into Nov. 2 and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr.'s home was burglarized on Sept. 15 while he was at a Minnesota Vikings game. Portis had offered a $40,000 reward for information. Both the NFL and NBA issued security alerts to players after those break-ins, urging them to take additional precautions to secure their homes. In league memos previously obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL said homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” And the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood, according to officials. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy steadied himself after a rugged start Saturday with a 4-under 66 and caught up with Vince Whaley in a wild third round at the RSM Classic in which a half-dozen players had at least a share of the lead. McNealy looked as though he might have the lead when he hit wedge on the final hole that rolled just by the cup and settled 8 feet away. He missed the putt, still in great position to go after his first PGA Tour victory. Whaley, also winless on tour, birdied the 18th for a 63 and will be playing in the final group for the first time on the PGA Tour. McNealy, who joined him at 14-under 198, also shared the 54-hole lead in 2021 at the season opener in Napa, California. Whaley was playing with a sense of freedom not everyone has at the final PGA Tour event this year. He was playing on a medical extension and fulfilled the necessary points in July. The next step was finishing in the top 125 in the FedEx Cup. He secured that last week with a tie for fifth in the Bermuda Championship. Everything else feels like a bonus, and there could be no greater perk than a victory to get into the Masters and PGA Championship, along with a two-year exemption. “I've really got nothing to lose and everything to gain, so I'm just excited for the opportunity,” Whaley said. Opportunity abounds going into the final round. Daniel Berger shot a 63 and played his way into the final group, just two shots behind. He was tied with former Sea Island winner Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., (65), Michael Thorbjornsen (67) and Patrick Fishburn (69). Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., (71) dropped 23 spots to tie for 47th at 3 under. Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., (70) was 1 under. Berger and Thorbjornsen were among those who arrived at Sea Island outside the top 125, the number required to keep full status on tour on next year. Thorbjornsen already has that locked up as the No. 1 player in the PGA Tour University ranking. Berger needed a big week and he's delivering, even though he says he doesn't feel stress. Berger missed 19 months with a back injury that he feared might end his career. Now he's healthy enough to have played 27 times this year. “Regardless when I play well, I'm going to be fine,” said Berger, who played in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. "When you miss that much amount of time it takes a little bit of a while to get back. It's just a matter of being patient and eventually good things come around.” Henrik Norlander and Hayden Springer, also on the wrong side of No. 125, each shot 63 and were among those tied for 12th, a position that currently would let them move into the top 125. Joel Dahmen, who had to make a 5-foot par putt on Friday to make the cut, shot 70 and was tied for 61st. He is at No. 124 and his future depends on a big round Sunday, along with how Thorbjornsen, Berger, Norlander and Springer fare. Closer to the top, eight players were separated by three shots. That includes Luke Clanton, the Florida State sophomore and No. 1 amateur in the world who already has three top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour and was going after another one. ___ AP golf: The Associated Press

Dolph Lundgren announces he's cancer-free after terminal diagnosis and 'rough ride'ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S., authorities said Tuesday. No one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked, according to a report provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies weren't immediately able to determine what items were stolen. A person who is employed by Burrow arrived at the Anderson Township home Monday night to find a shattered bedroom window and the home in disarray. The person called their mother, and then 911 was contacted, according to the report. Deputies reached out to neighbors in an attempt to piece together surveillance footage. “Our investigators are exploring every avenue,” public information officer Kyla Woods said. The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into in October. In the NBA , Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis had his home broken into Nov. 2 and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr.'s home was burglarized on Sept. 15 while he was at a Minnesota Vikings game. Portis had offered a $40,000 reward for information. Both the NFL and NBA issued security alerts to players after those break-ins, urging them to take additional precautions to secure their homes. In league memos previously obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL said homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” And the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood, according to officials. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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McNealy and Whaley share lead at wide open RSM Classic, Canada’s Hughes tied for thirdMarseille's 3-1 win at Lens comes with VAR assist