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AMES, Iowa (AP) — Audi Crooks scored the winning shot as time expired and a season-high 33 points as No. 8 Iowa State survived with an 80-78 win over Drake on Sunday afternoon. Addy Brown added 13 points and eight rebounds, Emily Ryan scored 11 points with 12 assists and Kenzie Hare had 10 points as the Cyclones (5-1) avoided a second consecutive loss. The Bulldogs (2-3) were led by guard Katie Dinnebier, who scored 39 points on 13-of-16 shooting and went 8 of 10 from 3-point range. Dinnebier went 5 of 6 from the charity stripe. Anna Miller added 18 points in Drake's attempt to dethrone Iowa State, and Abbie Aalsma scored 11 off the bench. Drake: The Bulldogs, who were picked to finish first in the Missouri Valley Conference in the preseason, tied a season high with 19 turnovers. Iowa State scored 24 points from those turnovers. Iowa State: The Cyclones found a way to bounce back after losing to Northern Iowa on Wednesday night. A 10-0 run in the first quarter was the difference in a close Cyclone win. The Cyclones were outrebounded 42-31 by the Bulldogs, marking the first time Iowa State was outrebounded this season. Iowa State heads to Florida to play No. 1 South Carolina on Thursday in the Women's Fort Myers Tip-Off, the same day Drake plays Wyoming in the San Juan Shootout in Puerto Rico. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballPrediction: SoundHound AI Stock Will Soar in 2025
NoneISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in the capital to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison, a security officer said Sunday. Khan has been behind bars for more than a year and has over 150 criminal cases against him. But he remains popular and his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI, says the cases are politically motivated. Shahid Nawaz, a security officer in eastern Punjab province, said police have arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters. They include five parliamentarians. Pakistan has sealed off Islamabad with shipping containers and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with PTI strongholds in Punjab and northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Tit-for-tat teargas shelling between the police and the PTI was reported on the highway bordering Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Earlier on Sunday, Pakistan suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” The government and Interior Ministry posted the announcement on the social media platform X, which is banned in Pakistan. They did not specify the areas, nor did they say how long the suspension would be in place. “Internet and mobile services will continue to operate as usual in the rest of the country,” the posts said. Meanwhile, telecom company Nayatel sent out emails offering customers “a reliable landline service” as a workaround in the areas suffering suspended cellphone service. Khan's supporters rely heavily on social media to demand his release and use messaging platforms like WhatsApp to share information, including details of events. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram said Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was traveling to Islamabad in a convoy led by the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur. “She cannot leave the party workers on their own,” said Akram. There was a festive mood in Peshawar, with PTI members dancing, drumming and holding up pictures of Khan as cars set off for Islamabad. The government is imposing social media platform bans and targeting VPN services , according to internet advocacy group Netblocks. On Sunday, the group said live metrics showed problems with WhatsApp that were affecting media sharing on the app. The U.S. Embassy issued a security alert for Americans in the capital, encouraging them to avoid large gatherings and warning that even “peaceful gatherings can turn violent.” Last month, authorities suspended the cellphone service in Islamabad and Rawalpindi to thwart a pro-Khan rally. The shutdown disrupted communications and affected everyday services such as banking, ride-hailing and food delivery. The latest crackdown comes on the eve of a visit by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko . Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said authorities have sealed off Islamabad's Red Zone, which houses key government buildings and is the destination for Khan's supporters. “Anyone reaching it will be arrested,” Naqvi told a press conference. He said the security measures were in place to protect residents and property, blaming the PTI for inconveniencing people and businesses. He added that protesters were planning to take the same route as the Belarusian delegation, but that the government had headed off this scenario. Naqvi denied cellphone services were suspended and said only mobile data was affected. Associated Press writers Riaz Khan in Peshawar and Asim Tanveer in Multan contributed to this report.
Stifel Financial Corp. ( NYSE:SF – Get Free Report ) has been given a consensus rating of “Hold” by the seven ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and two have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year target price among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $103.17. A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. TD Cowen raised their target price on Stifel Financial from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 24th. StockNews.com lowered Stifel Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, October 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Stifel Financial from $113.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th. JMP Securities lifted their price target on shares of Stifel Financial from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 9th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Stifel Financial from $90.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, September 27th. Read Our Latest Analysis on SF Insiders Place Their Bets Institutional Trading of Stifel Financial Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in SF. FMR LLC increased its stake in Stifel Financial by 18.8% during the third quarter. FMR LLC now owns 7,956,412 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $747,107,000 after acquiring an additional 1,256,595 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its position in shares of Stifel Financial by 78.3% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,958,709 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $183,923,000 after purchasing an additional 860,465 shares during the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Stifel Financial by 929.9% in the 2nd quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC now owns 296,574 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $24,957,000 after buying an additional 267,777 shares during the period. Icon Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Stifel Financial in the third quarter valued at about $12,290,000. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC purchased a new position in Stifel Financial during the second quarter worth about $7,415,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 82.01% of the company’s stock. Stifel Financial Stock Up 1.1 % Stifel Financial stock opened at $116.22 on Friday. Stifel Financial has a 52 week low of $60.17 and a 52 week high of $118.12. The firm has a market cap of $11.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.02 and a beta of 1.08. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $102.16 and its 200 day moving average price is $89.57. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. Stifel Financial ( NYSE:SF – Get Free Report ) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 23rd. The financial services provider reported $1.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.60 by ($0.10). The firm had revenue of $1.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.20 billion. Stifel Financial had a net margin of 12.98% and a return on equity of 14.92%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.60 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Stifel Financial will post 6.44 earnings per share for the current year. Stifel Financial Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 2nd will be issued a $0.42 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 2nd. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.45%. Stifel Financial’s payout ratio is currently 30.38%. About Stifel Financial ( Get Free Report Stifel Financial Corp., a financial services and bank holding company, provides retail and institutional wealth management, and investment banking services to individual investors, corporations, municipalities, and institutions in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Global Wealth Management, Institutional Group, and Other. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Stifel Financial Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Stifel Financial and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Let’s say the Lego Company wants to re-release an old Death Star Lego. It’s an iconic set, but some pieces have been recalled because too many kids ate them, others aren’t even in production anymore, and the general construction of the whole thing hasn’t aged well. Oh, and the instructions might be too difficult to follow for today’s generation of kids. It’s cool in theory, but an unwieldy relic in the real world. How would they go about fixing that? A rational company would choose one of three options: refurbish it, ignore it or abandon it. The best option would be to replace the forbidden or incompatible pieces, and re-design it so it’s up to today’s standards. Otherwise, just re-release it as is or abandon the project altogether. Now let’s say that Death Star Lego set is actually the NBA All-Star Game , and instead of choosing one of the rational options, the NBA has decided to Gronk-spike the concept into the hardwood, rebuild all the pieces into the Starship Enterprise from Star Trek and slap on a bright pink label that says “DEATH STAR” and ship it out for sale. On Thursday, ESPN reported that the 2025 All-Star Game would feature a brand-new, “pick-up inspired” tournament format where four teams of eight players compete to win the whole thing. The semifinals will be first to 40, while the final will be first to 25. According to Shams Charania, this “fresh and creative” concept gained momentum among league officials, coaches, players and executives in the past six months. Sigh. This is definitely “fresh and creative,” in the same way Francis Ford Coppola’s experimental disasterclass “ Megalopolis ” was. Sure, the NBA has crafted something innovative, but they are confusing “change” with “progress.” And in doing so, have mortally wounded the last remnants of the All-Star Game, which died Thursday morning, sad and alone, at the age of 73. The new style is as incoherent as it is an affront to the game’s history. Why does the semifinal’s score go higher than the final? Is the final not more important? Are the winners of the tournament some sort of special level of All-Star? Are we going to have “All-Star Champions” in addition to normal All-Stars? The tournament style is an attempt to force competitiveness by adding contrived elimination. But the players don’t try because they don’t want to get hurt, not because they don’t care. In some ways, they stopped trying in the old All-Star game because ringzzz culture made them too competitive... about only the NBA championship and nothing else. They have hundreds of millions of dollars and their basketball legacy riding on their health, and a tournament isn’t going to fix the lack of care that Adam Silver previously decried . But the NBA has repeatedly misunderstood their assignment with the All-Star Game. It’s not supposed to be competitive. It’s not supposed to matter. It’s just supposed to be a game. The All-Star Game was a relic of a time when East-West rivalries were more pronounced, when players didn’t leave in free agency or demand trades with three years left on their contracts. It was arguably designed for fewer teams and for when positions mattered more. In its current state, it’s basically just an accolade to list on Wikipedia and Basketball Reference so that you can go “oh look, Chris Kaman was a 2010 All-Star!” But fundamentally, the game serves a fantasy that every NBA fan, particularly the younger ones, has deep down: what if all the best players played together? What would that look like? Now, the NBA has removed that fantasy and split everybody up. It’s no longer all the best players in one game , it’s one-fourth of the best players playing a different fourth of the best players in three different, shorter games. Complexity is the enemy of improvement. The NBA is hoping to trigger players’ latent competitiveness by adding a bracket — like they did with the NBA Cup — while also satisfying the disparate interests with a financial stake in the game: owners, sponsors, and broadcasting partners. This shiny, new idea carries the golden prospect of revenue, but destroyed what made the game special. Maybe the reality is just simpler: The NBA knows it can’t fix the All-Star Game, so instead of allowing it to serve its noble purpose — being a cool-looking showcase of a game with all the best players — they will continue mangling until it’s the “Brick-by-Brick All-Star Game presented by Lego” with LeBron James and Jayson Tatum competing for who can build the Ultimate Collectors Edition RD-D2 the fastest. It’ll certainly be sponsorable, but it won’t be an All-Star Game. Neither will this new version.
Here’s What ‘December 3’ Trend Means on TikTok By With the arrival of the last month of the year, has suddenly started becoming prominent on . The widely used video-sharing platform has been the brewing ground for many trends. These viral trends have become a source of entertainment all over the social media scene and turned into an annual tradition. Hence, with the return of the December 3 trend, here is what is its meaning and how people celebrate it. December 3 meaning on TikTok explained As December 3 is around the corner, TikTok users have taken over the platform sharing videos based on the trend. The trend surrounding this specific date has reportedly been generated from the popular song “Heather,” sung by none other than Conan Gray. The first lyric from the song which reads, “I still remember, the third of December, me in your sweater. You said it looked better on me than it did you,” was the main source from where the trend originated. Drawing inspiration from this lyric, the December 3 trend on TikTok revolves around videos of giving sweaters to one’s lover/crush or getting one from them. Although many users share reels about sweaters on December 3, it is unknown whether they actually follow this tradition. Acknowledging the December 3 trend in 2022 in an , Conan Gray wrote, “Happy annual heather day IU INDY 88, ALABAMA A&M 83
Tuberose is one of the most deliciously fragranced flowers you can add to your planting design. The clusters of waxy white blooms have a strong spicy scent that's often used in perfumes and candles. This means they're a great cut flower for the house too, as well as star performers in the summer garden. This semi-succulent plant is part of the agave family, so despite the name it's not a true rose. The roots are tuberous bulbs that multiply quickly if conditions are right. The clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in white, cream and soft pink colors are held on tall slender spikes that add a vertical accent to planting. This makes tuberose one of the best perennials if you're looking for a combination of summer scent and luxe blooms. Now find out how to grow tuberose to enjoy this intoxicating beauty in your garden. Tuberose bloom from late spring to early fall, either in containers or in the garden If you're looking for an easy-care scented option for the summer garden make tuberose your go-to. 'Tuberose are best known for their incredible fragrance and stunning flowers and are used in the cut flower industry because of it,' says horticulturist Peggy Anne Montgomery . 'Some say they are the most fragrant flower in the world. Their waxy white flowers remind me of stephanotis.' Tuberose look great planted en masse in flower beds and borders, edging the walkway to your front door, or filling pots as part of your summer container planting ideas on a sun-filled patio or porch where you can best enjoy the scent up close. Peggy Anne Montgomery is a horticultural professional with more than 30 years' experience in garden marketing and communications. An account executive for the Garden Media Group, she currently represents Flowerbulb.eu. Growing habits of tuberose The typically white tubular blooms are borne on tall stalks that arise from strap-like leaves ' Polianthes tuberosa , commonly known as tuberose, is a bulb (actually a tuberous rooted rhizome) that is hardy in zones 7 to 10,' explains Peggy Anne.' It has a unique story. While it is likely native to Mexico and has been in cultivation since pre-Columbian times, it is not known to exist naturally in the wild today.' There are many varieties to choose from. Although most commonly white you can also get pink varieties of tuberose. 'Besides the pearly white flowers, they are now available in shades of cherry, pink, and even yellow,' says Peggy Anne, 'They also come in single and double varieties. The flower stems have an impressive show of flowers and buds rising above grass-like foliage.' Most types grow between 2-3 feet high and spread about 1 foot wide, making them ideal for a display in large pots too. 'They work wonderfully well in containers with regular water and organic bulb fertilizer.' Tuberose plants are easy to grow and low-maintenance. The good news is that although they multiply quickly they're not invasive. Their semi-succulent nature means that as long as you plant them in the right spot they don't need much looking after. What's more, tuberose is relatively pest-free. 'They don’t have serious pest or disease problems, but keep an eye out for aphids and give your plants plenty of room for air circulation around the foliage and flowers.' Enjoy the double flowers and incredible fragrance of 'The Pearl' tuberose. Superbly fragrant blooms emerge from soft pink buds in early summer. Growing advice for tuberose 'The Pearl' tuberose is a double-flowered cultivar. The tall flower spikes, reaching up to 3 feet in height, feature numerous blooms, which change from pink to nearly pure-white. Soil: 'Grow tuberose in rich, fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture in summer,' says horticulturalist Jenny Rose Carey . Their tuberous roots will rot if they sit in wet soil. Sandy soil is good for these plants but will need amending, while loose, loamy soil is ideal. A slightly acidic pH is best, in the range of 6.0-6.5. Light: These plants need full sun to produce the best flowers, around six to eight hours per day for optimal flowering. Plant yours in a spot that receives plenty of sunlight for most of the day. If you live in a hot climate give your plants some shade in the afternoon for protection. A layer of mulch around the base of the plant will also help to retain some moisture in the soil. Watering: If you experience very dry weather during the growing season, you’ll need to water your plant regularly to prevent it wilting. At the same time it’s important not to over-water tuberose, which will expose the roots to the risk of fungal rot. If you live in a humid climate ensure proper air circulation around your plant too, and only water when the surface of the soil is dry. Fertilizing: Tuberose are heavy feeders so need plenty of nutrients if you want to get the most flowers. During the growing season, fertilize your tuberose every four to six weeks. If you plant them in poor soil or neglect to fertilize them, they will usually still flower but not as prolifically. It's a good idea to apply a slow-release, granular fertilizer at the beginning of the season. A fertilizer that is rich in phosphorus will encourage more flowers. Allowing your tuberose plants to spread around without dividing them every couple of years will reduce the amount of flowers you get, so reorganize clumps regularly and be sure to share any overs with neighbors and friends. Pruning: During the growing season trim off any brown or yellow foliage, as well as deadheading your tuberose regularly to prompt flower production. The more stems you cut from the plant for maintenance or indoor displays, the more it will produce. In fall wait until the first frost before pruning dead foliage. In warm climates cut the foliage down to about six inches tall at the end of the growing season. 'When the foliage wilts and begins to turn yellow in fall, taper off watering too,' says Peggy Anne Montgomery. 'When dry, the bulbs can be lifted and stored indoors.' Horticulturalist Jenny Rose Carey is author of The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide, and former senior director at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Meadowbrook Farm . Beautiful and fragrant tuberose peak in summer. Soak the bulbs for several hours before planting and cover with a layer of fine soil. Keep the soil moist. FAQs 'Plant rhizomes in the spring after the danger of frost has passed and nights are in the 60s,' says Peggy Anne. 'If you have a greenhouse or other warm space, you can start them indoors early and bring them outside when temperatures are high enough.' Mix some well-rotted compost or manure into the soil when you're ready to plant. This will break down slowly, providing your plant with a regular supply of nutrients. Space bulbs 6 to 8 inches apart and cover with an inch or two of soil. Don't plant them too deeply. A depth of around 2 inches is fine. You can also plant the bulbs in the fall but not if you live in zones 3-5. In zones 6-10 get the bulbs in the ground before frosts begin. Once the bulbs are planted cover the area with 6 to 8 inches of mulch, straw, or leaves for winter protection, as it's important the bulbs don't freeze in the ground. If you live in a cooler climate, grow tuberose plants in containers that you can bring indoors for winter. 'Tuberose is not hardy everywhere,' says Jenny Rose Carey. 'They can be grown in containers or lifted out of the ground to be stored inside in a cool dark place for winter.' Native to a hot and humid climate, tuberose thrives in environments with tropical conditions which means it's not cold-tolerant. A key part of how to grow tuberose is addressing your plant's needs. If you mulch heavily in the fall, your tubers should survive temperatures as low as 0°F. This makes them fine for planting in zone 7, but any colder and your tubers won’t survive winter. Check out other plants to bring indoors in November if cold nights and first frosts are on the way.