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The Senedd signed off on a 16 per cent budget increase, with the Welsh Parliament set to expand to accommodate an additional 36 politicians from 2026. Members voted 31-13 to approve the Senedd Commission’s £83.8m budget for 2025/26, which includes an extra £11.6m for the reforms, public-sector pay and infrastructure. Hefin David described next year’s spending plans for the commission – which is responsible for support services and the Senedd estate – as a transformational, step-change budget. The Caerphilly Senedd member, who is the commissioner responsible for the budget, said the 16 per cent uplift will cover a 60 per cent increase in the size of the Senedd. But the Conservatives criticised the “ballooning” costs, describing Senedd reform as the wrong priority while around one in five people in Wales are waiting for NHS treatment. Leading a debate on November 20, Dr David said the budget for the 12 months from April will address four key pressures: Senedd reform; the ‘Bay 2032’ project looking at offices as the Tŷ Hywel lease runs down; critical infrastructure projects; and a 5 per cent pay award for staff. He said the £6.5m allocated to the reform programme includes costs for employing new staff, and reconfiguring the debating chamber and new members’ offices. Dr David told the Senedd: “In these turbulent times strengthening a democracy is often a difficult but certainly noble endeavour. “While I in no way devalue the objections of those opposed to reform, those members who have supported Senedd expansion have done so to build a stronger parliament for the people of Wales.” Janet-Finch Saunders, the Conservative Senedd commissioner, said the budget reflects significant efforts to ensure effective management of public funds. She told the Senedd that the costs compare favourably with the Scottish Parliament which is nearly £200,000 more expensive per member. But she reiterated her party’s opposition to expansion, saying: “We still believe that these resources would be better allocated to essential public services, such as health care, education, our road infrastructure, social services – I could go on.” Ms Finch-Saunders told the chamber that she had been inundated with messages from members of the public calling for a referendum of expansion.

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(Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday pledged a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada from his first day in office, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, citing illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs. "On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Trump said the tariffs would remain in place until the two countries clamp down on drugs, particularly fentanyl, and migrants crossing the border illegally. Trump's threatened new tariff would appear to violate the terms of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, which Trump signed into law and took effect in 2020, and continued the largely duty-free trade between the three countries. Mexico and Canada are the United States' largest trading partners. More than 83% of exports from Mexico went to the U.S. in 2023 and 75% of Canadian exports go to the country. Canada and the United States at one point imposed sanctions on each others' products during the rancorous talks that eventually led to USMCA. On China, the president-elect accused Beijing of not taking strong enough action to stop the flow of illicit drugs crossing the border into the U.S. from Mexico. "Until such time as they stop, we will be charging China an additional 10% Tariff, above any additional Tariffs, on all of their many products coming into the United States of America," Trump said. The Chinese embassy in Washington, the office of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian foreign ministry did not immediately respond to separate requests for comment. Mexico's foreign ministry and its economy ministry did not have an immediate comment when contacted by Reuters. Trump has previously pledged to end China's most-favored-nation trading status and slap tariffs on Chinese imports in excess of 60% - much higher than those imposed during his first term. The Chinese economy is now in a much more vulnerable position given the country's prolonged property downturn, debt risks and weak domestic demand. The dollar rose more than 2% against the Mexican peso and jumped 1% on the Canadian dollar after Trump posted on his social media platform. Japan's Nikkei fell 1% and U.S. stock futures dropped 0.3%. In the run-up to the Nov. 5 election, Trump floated plans for blanket tariffs of 10% to 20% on virtually all imports. He also said he would put tariffs as high as 200% on every car coming across the U.S.-Mexico border. He also voiced his intent to formally invoke the USMCA's six-year review provision upon taking office. Currently, it is expected in July 2026. Economists say that Trump's overall tariff plans, likely his most consequential economic policy, would push U.S. import duty rates back up to 1930s-era levels, stoke inflation, collapse U.S.-China trade, draw retaliation and drastically reorder supply chains. They say tariffs are paid by the companies that import the products subject to the duties, and they either pass on the costs to consumers or accept lower profits. Trump frequently refers to countries paying as a consequence of his tariff plan, saying on Monday that Mexico and Canada will "pay a very big price." (Reporting by Jasper Ward and Costas Pitas; additional reporting by David Lawder, David Ljunggren and Brendan O'Boyle; Editing by Rami Ayyub and Stephen Coates)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Zaire Williams scored 24 points and made five 3-pointers, Zavier Fitch added 21 points and Wagner beat Penn State-Scranton 120-30 on Monday. Williams added five rebounds, seven assists, and four steals for the Seahawks (8-5). Fitch had six rebounds, four assists and five steals. Di'Andre Howell-South shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line to finish with 20 points. Jaiden Wiggins scored 16 points for Penn State-Scranton, which turned it over 29 times. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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LAHAINA, Hawaii — Johni Broome scored on a putback with one second left to help No. 4 Auburn rally to an 83-81 win over No. 5 Iowa State in a Maui Invitational quarterfinal on Monday night. Broome had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Chad Baker-Mazara had 16 of his 18 after halftime for the Tigers (5-0), who trailed by as many as 18 late in the first half. Tahaad Pettiford added 14 points and Denver Jones and Miles Kelly added 12 each. Keshon Gilbert scored 23 points to lead the Cyclones (3-1). Curtis Jones added 14 points, Dishon Jackson tallied 13 and Milan Momcilovic 12. Iowa State led at the half, 49-33, but Auburn used an 18-2 run, capped by a Kelly 3-pointer, to pull even at 53 with 13:51 to play. Takeaways Auburn: Despite shooting just 10 of 26 from the field in the first half, the Tigers rallied by going 18 of 33 the rest of the way. Iowa State: Conversely, the Cyclones converted 18 of their 31 field goals in the first 20 minutes but went only 7 of 22 in the second half. Auburn forward Johni Broome, second from right, makes the winning basket against Iowa State center Dishon Jackson (1) for an 83-81 win during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Credit: AP/Lindsey Wasson Key moment Auburn tied it at 81 on a Kelly basket inside with 43 seconds remaining. Iowa State called timeout with 31 seconds left but turned it over to give the Tigers possession in the closing seconds. Denver Jones drove to the bucket but missed a layup before Broome tipped in the second chance. Key stat Iowa State held a 17-14 rebound advantage at halftime but was outrebounded 21-10 the rest of the way. Up next Iowa State will meet the winner between Dayton and No. 12 North Carolina in the semifinals on Tuesday, while Auburn will play the loser.Orange County football schedule for the CIF-SS championship games, Nov. 29

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Kylian Mbappe hoped his move to Real Madrid would finally see him end his wait to win the Champions League. Instead, the France international and defending champion Madrid are in danger of being eliminated from European club soccer's elite tournament at the first stage after Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool leaves them in a fight just to make the playoffs for the next round. And if Madrid does make an early exit, Mbappe may look back on a miserable night at Anfield where he was humbled by a young defender and then missed a penalty that would have leveled the score. World Cup winner Mbappe looked a shadow of himself against a Liverpool team that leads the way in the Premier League and the Champions League this season. He was brought crashing down by a crunching tackle from 21-year-old right back Conor Bradley when threatening to burst through on goal in the first half — sparking a huge cheer from the home crowd. It got worse for Mbappe after the break when he had the chance to make it 1-1 from the penalty spot after Alexis Mac Allister had given six-time European champion Liverpool the lead. But with Caoimhin Kelleher to beat, he saw his effort pushed away by Liverpool's back-up goalkeeper. Mohamed Salah also missed a spot kick of his own, but substitute Cody Gakpo doubled the home team's advantage. Record 15-time European Cup winner Madrid is 24th in the new-look 36-team league phase of the Champions League. The to the round of 16, while teams ranked ninth to 24th go into a playoff. Victory saw new Liverpool head coach Arne Slot manage something his predecessor Jurgen Klopp never could by beating Real in the Champions League. His team extended its perfect record in the competition and is top of the standings after five games. Each team plays eight games in the opening phase. Madrid plays Atalanta next month and Liverpool faces Girona. ___ James Robson is at ___ AP soccer: James Robson, The Associated Press

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Captain Marvel voice actor Erica Lindbeck has denied rumors concerning her and the character’s potential involvement in Marvel Rivals. Despite a roster filled with over two dozen heroes and villains, some key players are still missing from the Marvel Rivals cast . Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers counts among the most notable absences, having grown in popularity in recent years thanks to her MCU appearances. The hero’s range of energy-based powers would make her the perfect addition to Marvel Rivals, yet not even character leaks have suggested she’ll join anytime soon. A voice actor’s behavior on social media seemed to signal something was in the works, but such hopes have since been dashed. Captain Marvel actor shuts down Marvel Rivals rumors Voice actor Erica Lindbeck has voiced Carol Danvers across several video game and animation projects, including Marvel’s Midnight Suns and Marvel Future Avengers. With that in mind, fan accounts immediately noticed when Lindbeck started following the official Marvel Rivals page on Twitter/X. This led to speculation that she’d likely voice Captain Marvel in the PvP title. Lindbeck has since denied the claims, telling the fan-run CaptMarvRivals , “If I was in (or going to be in) the game, I never would’ve followed them because people are always watching lmao...” Ohhhh nope! If I was in (or going to be in) the game I never would’ve followed them because people are always watching lmao. Case in point 🙂‍↕️ The actor’s comment does not outright discount the possibility that Captain Marvel will eventually arrive in Marvel Rivals. Another voice actor could’ve been hired or maybe Lindbeck is trying to save face after eagle-eyed fans caught on. Either way, NetEase and Marvel Games remain mum about whether or not players can expect the human/Kree hybrid to enter the fray. But other beloved Marvel characters will join the fun sooner or later, according to reputable leakers. Dataminer Matfacio previously found proof in game files that the likes of Human Torch, Emma Frost, and Ultron are in the works for Marvel Rivals. Related:

Salesforce president Niles Sabastian sells $319,156 in stockZoom Video Communications Inc. gave a sales forecast for the current quarter that failed to impress investors who were expecting a bigger boost from the company’s expanded suite of products. NSE Revenue will be about $1.18 billion in the period ending in January, Zoom said Monday in a statement. Profit, excluding some items, will be $1.29 to $1.30 a share. Analysts, on average, projected adjusted earnings of $1.28 a share on sales of $1.17 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The shares declined about 4.5% in extended trading after closing at $89.03 in New York. While Zoom’s outlook met estimates, the stock had gained about 48% since the company’s last earnings report in August on optimism about the new products. The software maker known for videoconferencing has expanded its suite of tools to offer phone systems, a contact center application and artificial intelligence assistants. In October, Zoom named former Microsoft Corp. executive Michelle Chang as chief financial officer to replace Kelly Steckelberg, who left to join design startup Canva Inc. Zoom has seen a 59% increase in monthly active users of its AI assistant since the prior quarter, the company said in a presentation to supplement its earnings statement. It also topped 1,250 customers of its contact center application. While there were “no major issues” with the results, a steep gain for the shares headed into Monday’s earnings means the results may not attract new investors, wrote Tyler Radke, an analyst at Citigroup. Separately, the company announced it has dropped “video” from its official name and would now be known as Zoom Communications Inc. “Our new name more accurately reflects our expanding scope and plans for long-term growth,” Chief Executive Officer Eric Yuan wrote in a post announcing the change. In the fiscal third quarter, sales increased 3.6% to $1.18 billion, compared with analysts’ average estimate of $1.16 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Profit, excluding some items, was $1.38 a share in the period ended October 31. Enterprise revenue increased 5.8% to $699 million. Zoom said it had 3,995 customers who contributed more than $100,000 over the past year. An ongoing loss of consumers and small businesses from Zoom has concerned investors, particularly since these customers are typically higher-margin than corporate clients. Average monthly churn in this segment was 2.7% in the quarter, which was better than analysts’ estimates. Sales in the segment was little changed at $479 million. That was Zoom’s lowest-ever online churn, Chang said, according to remarks prepared for the company’s earnings conference call. Zoom said it’s adding $1.2 billion to its existing share buyback program, raising the total repurchase authorization to $2 billion.