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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Injury Report Today – December 1In a year marked by destructive weather storms and a polarizing presidential election, it’s gratifying to see Oregonians come together to support our annual Season of Sharing holiday fundraising campaign. This year’s campaign tells the stories of 13 nonprofits working to make Oregonians’ lives better in a variety of ways, ranging from groups working with young people struggling to maintain their mental health, to organizations helping people experiencing homelessness get back on their feet. Donations to the campaign, administered by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s charitable arm, Oregonian Public Benefits Inc., will be divided among the nonprofits as unrestricted grants. The Season of Sharing campaign is accepting donations, which are tax deductible, through Dec. 31. The more that comes in, the more each nonprofit will receive. Online donations can be made at oregonlive.com/sharing or the 2024 Season of Sharing Give Lively page . You can also Text the code Season2024 to 44-321. Donations can also be made by mail: Make a check out to Season of Sharing and send it to Season of Sharing, c/o Oregonians Credit Union, 336 N.E. 20th Ave., Portland, OR 97232. Related: How Oregonians can help the Season of Sharing campaign ; Editorial: Support the groups that shore up our safety net . Albertina Kerr This century-old stalwart of Portland’s nonprofit landscape offers youth mental health services and group homes for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, with the goal of empowering people to “lead self-determined lives.” Mica Dorfman, who spent a few weeks at the center’s youth psychiatric care unit when she was 12, credits Albertina Kerr with teaching her life skills like journaling that have helped her return to standard home life and made her an advocate for teen mental health. “Being with other people and talking was something that I really needed,” said Dorfman, whose stay at Albertina Kerr was prompted by the loneliness of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the story . Bradley Angle When Goblynx Joestar moved to Portland in 2023, they experienced some tough times, including being homeless for a time. But at Bradley Angle, which has a mission to serve people affected by domestic violence, they found programs specifically designed to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people. The nonprofit is led by interim CEO Margot Martin, who hopes to assist survivors of domestic violence who don’t know where to turn. Working with Bradley Angle staffers who identified with them, Joestar said, “has been one of the biggest strengths I could have, not only having that gender identity, but having the lived experience, and the understanding of some of the things I’d been going through. It made it easier to actually talk, and to come here, and put trust in these people.” Read the story . The Commons Law Center The Commons Law Center offers a free tenant defense clinic to help people facing eviction get a free consultation and evaluation of their case, as well as get an overview of their rights. The center’s attorneys work to not only protect legal rights and educate tenants, but also to keep people housed and off the streets. Eviction prevention is particularly important to members of the LGTBQ+ community and people with disabilities, who are three times more likely to appear at landlord tenant court. Kamron Graham, a lawyer who serves as executive director, sees the need for her group’s services with clients every day of the week. “A lot of people assume that if they tell their story, the court will understand,” Graham said. “But eviction court follows strict rules, so our role is to ensure tenants know what they’re facing and how best to proceed.” Read the story . Community Transitional School Since 1990, Portland’s Community Transitional School has catered directly to students dealing with homelessness. Students attend tuition free and get bus transportation from wherever they are staying to bring them to the school in Northeast Portland’s Cully neighborhood. “It’s a small school and kids can feel right away that they belong,” says Cheryl Bickle, the school’s founder, principal and third through fifth grade teacher. “I feel safe here and accepted for who I am,” said Diva, a student at the school. “It’s so quiet and not crowded.” Read the story . Forward Stride The equine therapy program Forward Stride has a mission is to enhance the quality of life of teens facing mental health challenges, disabilities or significant life difficulties. The unique bond between horses and humans — characterized by the calming effect of the horse’s lower heart rate and their ability to mirror human emotions — offers a sense of tranquility that can help young people overcome personal mental health challenges. “It does make a difference,” said Rhonda Kittredge, one of the organizations 190 volunteers. “You see these kids year after year sometimes, and you can see their growth and their confidence levels are so much better than when they first started.” Read the story . Friends of Noise Music has the power to nourish the soul. But if you’re under 21, there aren’t many places to enjoy live music, and even fewer opportunities for youth to practice their craft as performing artists, sound engineers or event producers. The nonprofit Friends of Noise works with young musicians, poets, DJ’s and young Portlanders interested in music technology, with outreach to the LGBTQ+ community and groups affected by racial, economic and gender disparity. Programs include music workshops and special concerts while the nonprofit works towards opening its own arts venue. “We hope that it is a safe, welcoming and inclusive third space for young people,” said André Middleton, Friends of Noise executive director, “a space where they can find their voices, where they are producing events for their community, by their community.” Read the story . Kathy’s Place Kathy’s Place opened its doors to homeless mothers in the Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties in December 2023 with a mission of “breaking the cycle of poverty by creating safe and affordable neighborhood communities where single moms are empowered with the resources they need to build a thriving future for their family.” For Jen Haugsdal and her two young children, it offered a safe place to sleep, relax, and regain a sense of self. At its four-plex in the Hazelwood neighborhood, single moms overcome trauma and chart a new way forward with their lives. “Every color, every texture is designed to give moms and kids a sense of safety, security and peace,” says Kimberly Brune, founding executive director. “These units were developed to be able to let your shoulders down, let your fists unclench.” Read the story . Looking Glass Community Services Each year, about 4,000 young people in crisis are helped by Eugene’s Looking Glass Community Services. The organization’s network of alternative schools, residential treatment centers, behavioral health services and shelters help youth find a pathway to a safe and stable future. But Looking Glass is more than a hot meal, clean clothes and a safe place to stay. Its trained counselors show how education and therapy can help people cope with a rocky childhood without anger and destructive behaviors. Maddox, 20, who is living at the organization’s PEER shelter for unhoused youth, said the program helps young people become independent: “On our own, we are hidden, forgotten about. Instead, we can grow to show others how they can make it.” Read the story . Portland Literacy Council Portland Literacy Council promotes adult literacy through its GED voucher program, which pays for practice and official GED tests for adult learners. Mark Herman, who gives ukulele and guitar lessons between painting houses and taking writing classes at Portland Community College, says the program did a lot to reduce his anxiety about the expense and time commitment of getting his GED. “It felt great,” he said of the day he got his certificate. “I’m gonna keep going to school and just see what happens. “I’m trying to, like, really, really stay on course.” Read the story . Serendipity Center Since 1979, Serendipity Center has served as a therapeutic school for underserved students who are living with behavioral disabilities and mental health challenges, helping these students heal and become educated, productive community members. The center helps build skills that prepare students to return to their home district as well as independent living after graduation. With Season of Sharing’s help, they hope to expand their art therapy program. “It’s really easy for people to say, ‘Oh, these are bad kids.’ They are not. They are doing the best they can with the limited tools that they have,” said Serendipity’s executive director Matthew Berryessa. “These kids need highly skilled, highly capable, highly empathetic adults to help them out.” Read the story . Siletz Regalia Sharing Closet Founded by Savanna Rilatos and Jeidah DeZurney, the Siletz Regalia Sharing Closet was created to bridge that gap between accessibility and culture by providing Indigenous youth with access to traditional regalia, fostering a sense of pride and belonging in communities across Oregon. The organization was recently granted nonprofit status, which has given the co-founders the opportunity to expand the closet in new ways. “I think one of the biggest things with healing our communities and healing our youth is getting them involved in the culture and giving them that sense of belonging,” Rilatos said. Read the story. St. Johns Food Share St. Johns Food Share provides food to anyone seeking it, with no questions asked. For an estimated 1,000 people a month, it’s a direct line to bags of produce, kitchen staples, bakery items and frozen meals, with people getting to choose every food item they take home with them. While the food is all donated, the food bank still needs electricity to run its freezers and walk-in refrigerators. By providing food at no cost “we help people pick and choose how to spend their money,” explained board president Tiffany Slottke. “Our resources can take away one of someone’s struggles. And we’re making use of unsold goods.” Read the story . Street Roots Street Roots helps people experiencing homelessness and poverty by producing a newspaper that is a catalyst for social change. The paper is sold by people experiencing homelessness and poverty to earn an income, helping them overcome barriers to accessing employment and stable housing. With Season of Sharing’s help, Street Roots hopes to expand its Vendor Program, which helps more than 600 people a year. “I finally found home,” said James Duby, a onetime Street Roots vendor who now is its vendor team assistant. “I am in a better place than I have ever been because of Street Roots.” Read the story . — Grant Butler 503-221-8566; gbutler@oregonian.com ; @grantbutler Our journalism needs your support. Please become a subscriber today at OregonLive.com/subscribeMan accused in the burning death of a woman on a New York subway appears in court

By Abby Badach Doyle, NerdWallet It won’t be impossible to buy a house in 2025 — just be prepared to play on hard mode. According to a November 2024 report from ICE Mortgage Technology, the monthly principal and interest payment on an average-priced home is $2,385. While that’s not the highest it’s ever been, it’s still a sharp increase — nearly 80% — from just three years ago. In November 2021, when mortgage rates averaged 3%, the monthly principal and interest on an average-priced home was $1,327 per month. So here’s the key to buying in 2025: Look ahead, not back. Regret won’t help you budget for today’s new normal. And with this year’s election also in the rearview mirror, so is some uncertainty among buyers and sellers that historically slows the market during every presidential election cycle. “People have just been kind of sitting waiting to see what’s going to happen,” says Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, an industry group for Black real estate agents. “I’m hopeful that the new year will bring more attention to real estate, more excitement to real estate, and more opportunities for first-time home owners to get in the game.” Preparing to buy a house is a lot like dressing for the weather. It’s easier when the outlook is sunny — but with some planning, you can gear up to face any condition. Here’s what housing market experts are forecasting for the upcoming year. First, home prices: We’ll likely see more modest growth in 2025, a change from skyrocketing prices in recent years. After 16 consecutive months of year-over-year price increases, the median existing-home sales price hit $407,200 in October, according to the National Association of Realtors. In 2025, with more supply trickling in to temper price increases, NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun forecasts a median existing-home sales price of $410,700, up just 2% over this year. Next, housing inventory: Demand still outpaces supply. While we don’t expect a return to a buyer’s market, competition should be less cutthroat. Realtor.com forecasts a balanced market in 2025 with an average 4.1-month supply of homes for sale, up from an average 3.7-month supply so far in 2024. That would make 2025 the friendliest market for buyers since 2016, which had an average 4.4-month supply. Finally, mortgage rates: After topping 8% in October 2023, the 30-year mortgage rate has slowly eased into the 6.5%-7% range this year. Rate cuts from the Federal Reserve have helped nudge that downward. Despite earlier optimism, forecasters’ latest consensus is for rates to effectively plateau above 6% throughout 2025. That said, every year has its wild cards. In 2025, it’s still uncertain how President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican-led Congress might shake up regulations and tax policies that affect the U.S. housing market. National forecasts don’t analyze what matters most: Your personal cash flow. To get ready to buy, first meet with a financial advisor or use an online calculator to determine how much house you can afford . You can also get free or low-cost advice from a housing counselor sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Next, look into down payment and closing cost assistance from state housing finance agencies, local governments, nonprofits and mortgage lenders. Your employer or labor union might offer assistance, too. First-time buyers with income below their area median have the most options, but repeat or higher-income borrowers can qualify for some programs as well. “I think that there’s a lot of free money being left out there,” Rose says. Your not-so-secret weapon for buying in 2025 just might be an experienced buyer’s agent. “Anybody can write a contract,” says Sharon Parker, associate broker with Tate & Foss Sotheby’s International Realty in Rye, New Hampshire. “But you need somebody who’s seen the market, the ups and downs, who knows how to get creative because every transaction is different.” Following a settlement with the NAR , buyers can now negotiate their agent’s compensation up front. (Previously, home sellers took on that task.) While new norms are still shaking out, Rose says she hasn’t seen too much drama since the change took effect in August. “So as long as buyers remember that we have to talk about this in the beginning of our relationship, everything typically works out fine,” she says. Finally, it’s time to shop for a mortgage. To get the best interest rate, get a quote with at least three different lenders. You could also delegate the shopping to a mortgage broker, who can compare quotes and even negotiate a lower rate on your behalf. Though brokers charge a fee, their access to more mortgage options and lower rates can often mean net savings overall. With a mortgage preapproval in hand, it’s go time. And you don’t have to wait until spring: If you’re ready to buy now, buyers have less competition and more negotiating power from December through February, so you could snag a deal. “The people who are selling and the people who are buying in the off season are very serious,” Parker says. “They’re not just lookie-loos.” However, lower inventory means fewer choices for buyers. So start your search prepared to compromise — a “good enough” house will still help you build equity. If a down payment or monthly mortgage payment is financially out of reach, there’s no shame in postponing your search to pad your savings. And owning a home isn’t the right lifestyle choice for everyone, with the ongoing commitment of money and time. But once you’re ready to buy — whether for the first time, or to upgrade or downsize — avoid the trap of waiting for a dip in mortgage rates. “Nobody can predict what the market, or the world, is going to do,” Parker says. “There is no better time than right now.” Mortgage rates will always fluctuate, and if they drop significantly, you can refinance. For first-time buyers, homeownership is a major financial glow-up — and the sooner you jump in, the longer you’ll have to build home equity. “Time value of money is really, really critical when it comes to real estate,” Rose says. “So I would always encourage somebody to buy as soon as you can and get the clock ticking.” More From NerdWallet Abby Badach Doyle writes for NerdWallet. Email: abadachdoyle@nerdwallet.com. The article Buying a House in 2025: Your How-To Guide originally appeared on NerdWallet .Luigi Mangione and where we are nowSyracuse Orange forward Jyare Davis (13) stretches before the Albany game. The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team takes on the Albany Great Danes Dec. 10, 2024 at the JMA Wireless Dome.Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.cum dennis nett | dnett@syracuse.com Dhani Joseph | dhjoseph@syr.edu Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse basketball team takes on the Albany Great Danes at 7 p.m., Tuesday in the JMA Wireless Dome. The game will air on ESPN2 . See in-game team and individual stats here . Note: Refresh this page throughout Syracuse’s game vs. Albany to see the latest updates Sign up for more Orange basketball analysis from Donna Ditota in our ‘Posting Up’ newsletter. Try the newsletter for free >> Subscriber perk: Sign up for our exclusive Syracuse Sports newsletter from Brent Axe. Not a subscriber? Try the newsletter for free Fans can stream the full 2024-25 Syracuse Orange season on fuboTV . Fans can get cheap tickets to see the Orange from SeatGeek . Fanatics has a full collection of Syracuse Orange gear to shop online. First half 3:49 remaining: Syracuse 38, Albany 28 Cuffe knocks down a pair at the line. Eddie Lampkin throws a touch pass to Davis for the dunk. Cuffe finishes with the contact in transition, up to ten points in the contest off the bench. 6:28 remaining: Syracuse 32, Albany 24 Carlos finds Freeman cutting for a two-handed slam dunk out of the time out. The guard then gets to the rim himself and scores the layup. Moore fakes out the defender with the shot fake before going up-an-under with the reverse layup. Kyle Cuffe Jr. knocks down the triple in some rare early minutes. Majstorovic deflects the pass, tracks it down the length of the floor before Freeman gets the ball and dunks it. Cuffe knocks down his second triple of the game. Big boost off the bench for SU so far. 11:40 remaining: Syracuse 14, Albany 14 Freeman checks into the game with 14:38 remaining in the first half. Davis bullies his way inside to finish off the drop-step move. Six early points for him. Elijah Moore follows up his own missed shot, grabbed the rebound, and then went up for another jumper that he knocked down. He struggled last game after back-to-back games dropping career-highs. Bell scores inside for his second basket. Petar Majstorovic scores the short jumper from about 10 feet out. Officials review an earlier 3 and change it to a 2-point basket. 15:54 remaining: Albany 9, Syracuse 7 Jyare Davis scores his first basket with a finish inside. Three Syracuse turnovers in the first two and a half minutes against an Albany team that isn’t particularly stalwarts on the defensive end. Jaquan Carlos finds Davis cutting baseline for the alley-oop slam over the defender. Chris Bell knocks down his first 3 of the night. The Orange as a whole didn’t make a single triple in its last time out against Notre Dame. Pregame Update: 6:45 p.m.: Adrian Autry has shuffled his starting lineup, inserting Elijah Moore for Lucas Taylor and Jyare Davis for Donnie Freeman. Freeman is not in the starting lineup as a result of a personal issue. Syracuse (4-4) returns home to the Dome to face the University at Albany (6-4). Despite the two programs being just two hours away, the last time they met was during the 2011-12 season. That matchup saw the Orange handily defeat the Great Danes, 98-74, and historically the series has followed that same trend. SU has won all eight prior matchups in a series that goes all the way back to 1918. The Orange, however, haven’t been as successful in recent outings overall. They recently lost 69-64 against Notre Dame. The game was the second in a row without the services of guard J.J. Starling. Both Donnie Freeman and Jyare Davis scored 20 points a piece in the loss. For UAlbany, they are coming off an 80-74 overtime loss to Boston University over the weekend. Offensively, this team can attack from a bunch of different angles. Four players average 10 or more points for the Great Danes, headlined by Byron Joshua who averages 13.6 points per game. One Thing To Keep An Eye On: Can SU Stay Undefeated At Home? Syracuse has played its best basketball on the Dome floor. All four of its wins this season have been at home. Although the injury to Starling will definitely be apparent at times offensively, the Orange will rely on its fans to give it the extra boost it needs to stay unbeaten at home. More Orange Basketball What time, TV channel is Syracuse basketball-UAlbany on today? Free live stream Will Syracuse need to make 3s vs. Albany? Plus, 4 more keys against Great Danes Newest AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll is out: One conference is dominating Latest perks of being a Syracuse Sports Insider: Transfer tracker, bowl news and your take on SU basketball ACC basketball power rankings: How low is Syracuse after 4-4 start to season?

What's On Tap in Chicago Bulls news ? Welcome to the 59th edition of "Tasting Flight," a daily newsletter to keep fans updated on all the latest news in Bulls Nation. Zach LaVine Makes History Becoming the Bulls All-Time Three-Point Leader Zach LaVine officially became the Bulls' all-time three-point leader in the last 2024 NBA Cup group play game against the Boston Celtics. Zach LaVine's record-breaking triple @CHSN__ | @ZachLaVine https://t.co/r1ajyFKI3O pic.twitter.com/dFq72NIVP9 LaVine passed Bulls legend Kirk Hinrich to reach this milestone. Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson contacted Hinrich to inform him of the news, and he shared that the Bull's legend is happy for LaVine. Told Hinrich about this development and he's happy for LaVine. At a game last season, he raved about LaVine's natural scoring ability and range. Hinrich set his franchise record in an era when the 3-point shot wasn't nearly as prevalent. https://t.co/C42oie1SQI Zach LaVine on franchise record for made 3-pointers, passing Kirk Hinrich: “Great accomplishment. Whenever you keep climbing up the ladder on certain things, it’s a tribute to your hard work. Kirk is one of the all-time great guys here, a helluva player. So my hat’s off to him.” Bulls Eliminated from NBA Cup The Bulls NBA Cup aspirations were crushed in Friday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. Chicago had the opportunity to make it to the knockout round, with the Atlanta Hawks beating the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier that day. Elimination scenarios for East Group C... https://t.co/fj5HMXTwUv pic.twitter.com/HEvaqij5p3 Bulls Continue to Make History Coming off multiple seasons as the team that attempted the fewest three-pointers, Billy Donovan ’s new uptempo offense generated multiple games of 20 or more made three-pointers. After just 21 games, Bulls have already set a franchise record with 5 games of 20 or more 3-pointers. Derrick Rose Sponsors his Alma Mater Derrick Rose and Adidas basketball have announced Simeon Career Academy as the first Rose School in their new sponsorship program. Rose’s famous logo will be featured on Simeon’s uniforms. Bigger than basketball Derrick Rose’s journey began in high school at Simeon Career Academy, where he built the foundation for his career. His Simeon experience laid the groundwork for the legacy he continues to build. Together, we’re proud to announce Simeon as the first... pic.twitter.com/QLzFizSfse Nikola Vučević Opens Up About Previous Shooting Struggles Nikola Vučević is having a resurgent 2024-25 NBA season, shooting 46.9% from the three-point line compared to last season when he shot 29.4% on roughly the same three-point shooting volume. Vucevic: “I wanted to shoot better than I did last season, which isn’t hard to do.” https://t.co/Ys1VVP5C6k Lonzo Ball Played Over Minute Restriction After rehabbing a knee injury for two and half years, Lonzo Ball made his highly anticipated return. In Ball’s return, the Bulls’ medical staff placed a 15-16 minute restriction on his playing time. On Friday’s match against the Boston Celtics, Billy Donovan played Ball for five minutes over the restriction. Billy said he asked Medical about playing Lonzo 20+ minutes and got clearance. Not sure he can do that on a consistent basis but he did check and get clearance on that This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

Indian-American leaders applaud PM Modi for inclusive growth in IndiaHOUSTON — Christmas is approaching and you're likely looking for toys for the kids in your life. But -- not all toys are created equally and some are better for your child's health than others. As we get ready for the joys of holiday shopping -- in person or online -- there are some things you should know about what kids want and what they get. We checked in with Dr. George Golod, a family medicine doctor with UT Physicians . He said kids under the age of 2 shouldn't be given electronics. "Research shows parents directly interacting with their children, even if it's cooking and using a spoon, the child is watching facial clues and learning directly from what you're doing. So direct interaction with infants is super critical whereas electronics can be detrimental to development," Golod said. As kids get older, the guidance changes. "Ages 2 to 5, you could start introducing tablets, TVs, but limit time to about one hour per weekday and three hours max on the weekends," he said. There are also non-electronic toys -- those as simple as blocks or Legos -- that can be beneficial. "Those are the things that improve motor skills. Crafts can improve the development of art. It's a fun thing to see your kids develop pictures and paintings and you can display them, especially during the holidays," Golod said. As for video games, the doctor said it's all about parent-child interaction. "So, when you're playing video games, you want to be engaged with your child as opposed to leaving them alone to play video games by themselves," Golod said. He also recommended that parents check the manufacturing labels on toys to check for any recalls. For smaller kids, things like unsecured batteries and loose ribbons and cords can all be potential choking hazards. Golod's main point is to get your kids things they can enjoy with you -- an expensive toy isn't necessarily a good toy. A good toy is one that fosters the relationship between parent and child and helps them grow physically and mentally.

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Empowering youth & fostering innovation crucial for Viksit Bharat: Jitendra SinghAfter nearly three years of lobbying by politicians, models and other supporters, the Fashion Workers Act has been signed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. When it goes into effect in June, it will strengthen the labor rights of models, content creators and other freelance talent in New York’s fashion industry. Hochul made it official Saturday. More than anything, the new law will hold modeling agencies and management companies accountable for certain contractual requirements just as talent agencies have enforceable labor protections. The legislation will regulate management agencies and provide oversight in the industry. The aim is to ensure workers receive contracts, payment within 45 days and that they are protected from harassment, discrimination and unsafe working conditions. With Hochul’s signed approval, agencies will have a fiduciary responsibility to models, industry hairstylists, content creators, artists and other creatives. It is also designed to prohibit any unreasonably high commissions and fees. Supporters have claimed it would deter predatory behavior by management agencies in that operate without oversight in the $2.5 trillion fashion industry. Hochul said that she fully supported the goals of the legislation to provide protections for fashion workers “who have too often been subject to unfair working conditions, or [have] been exploited in the workplace. However, changes are necessary to clarify the duties of management companies and brands to ensure they engage in contract transparency, as well as provide a safe and non-exploitive working environment for models.” The fashion industry is an economic engine in New York State, with the semiannual New York Fashion Week generating about $600 million in revenue each year. About 180,000 people work in New York’s fashion industry, which amounts to nearly $11 billion in total wages. The legislation was sponsored by State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and is meant to be more than a reminder that workers across the industry have labor rights. Well-known models like Karen Elson, Carrie Otis, and others helped to champion the legislation. The Model Alliance’s founder Sara Ziff was a diehard proponent, and her organization touted the news Monday via its social media channels. The Model Alliance has staged various rallies to draw attention to the legislation including one with in April and another one with models at on the day before in May. The legislation moved to Hochul’s desk in June, after the New York Assembly and Senate both passed it. In addition to safeguarding models from abuse and prohibiting any retaliatory action for filing complaints, the new law calls for written consent for the creation or use of a model’s digital replica, and highlighting the scope, purpose, rate of pay and duration of such use. In addition, agencies can no longer charge models interest on the payment of their earnings. The law will mandate that model management companies in New York be registered with the state for the first time. That aims to protect aspiring models from fraudulent predators, a decades-old problem that has been amplified by social media, which some imposters use to contact models directly to avoid any contact with their agencies. Going forward, management companies have a legal obligation to act in the best interests of the people they represent, as noted by the on Monday. “Notably, models will also have first-ever protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence,” she said. In a message on the Model Alliance’s site and Instagram, Ziff said that passing the Fashion Workers Act is, in some ways, the culmination of her career in the industry, which started in New York when she was just 14. She continued, “I saw up close the way in which the massive power imbalance between models and their management agencies led directly to sexual abuse. When I started speaking out and organizing my peers, I was treated like a pariah. We had a lot of structural sexism to overcome, but I knew we were right, and our concerns were legitimate.” Thanking all the participants in the alliance’s campaign, especially its Worker Council, Ziff said, “Whether you spoke out at a press conference, or called your elected officials, you did this. It’s no small thing to risk your livelihood to stand up for what’s right. In an industry that often left us feeling mute and isolated, we raised our voices collectively. I feel proud to have accomplished this together.” She saw firsthand some of the potential hazards that models can face. Last spring Ziff filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court alleging that the former head of Miramax in Italy, Fabrizio Lombardo, raped her when she was a 19 years old. In the complaint, Lombardo is accused of assaulting Ziff in a New York City hotel room in 2011. A working and an aspiring actress at the time, Ziff alleged that Lombardo invited her to join him and brothers for a drink, but the Weinsteins were not there when she arrived. Sign up for . For the latest news, follow us on , , and .

HONOLULU (AP) — KyeRon Lindsay and Terence Harcum each scored 16 points as Murray State beat Loyola Chicago 71-68 on Wednesday for seventh place at the Diamond Head Classic. Lindsay also had five rebounds and four steals for the Racers (7-6). Harcum went 5 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 4 for 6 from the line. AJ Ferguson shot 4 of 8 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 11 points. The Ramblers (9-4) were led by Miles Rubin, who posted 16 points and three blocks. Des Watson added 12 points and Sheldon Edwards had 10 points. Lindsay scored eight points in the first half and Murray State went into halftime trailing 36-34. Harcum led the way with 10 second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Real Madrid’s big stars turned on the style to revive the Spanish giant’s faltering Champions League title defense on Tuesday. Galacticos Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham all scored in a thrilling 3-2 win at Italian league leader Atalanta. But Madrid still had to ride its luck as Mateo Retegui fired over from in front of goal in stoppage time when handed a golden chance to level the game. It was only Madrid’s third win in the competition’s revamped league phase and leaves the 15-time champion in the unseeded playoff positions in 18th place. “It’s a very important win. Not everyone wins here. We suffered and competed. In the Champions League, you have to suffer,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. “It’s still difficult to finish in the top eight, but we have two games left to earn points.” Six-time champion Liverpool leads the way after maintaining its perfect record in Europe this season with a 1-0 win against Girona. Like Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain also picked up a much-needed win, beating Salzburg 3-0 to sit in the last playoff spot in 24th place. Bayer Leverkusen is second after a 1-0 win over Inter Milan, while Aston Villa beat Leipzig 3-2 and is third. The top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16. Positions nine to 24 face a playoff to reach the next phase. After three losses in its opening five games of the league phase, the pressure was mounting on Madrid. Questions were also being asked of Mbappe after his uncertain start since his offseason move from PSG. But he produced a moment of class to fire Madrid 1-0 up after 10 minutes at Gewiss Stadium — controlling the ball with his left foot and then finishing low with his right. It was the 25-year-old Mbappe's 50th Champions League goal . Lionel Messi is the only player to have reached that number at a younger age. Mbappe was substituted off before halftime with an apparent physical issue and Charles De Ketelaere leveled the game before the break from the penalty spot. But two goals inside three second-half minutes from Vinicius Junior and Bellingham put Madrid in control. Ademola Lookman's goal made it 3-2, but Madrid survived Retegui's late effort and held on. Mohamed Salah’s 50th Champions League goal maintained Liverpool’s perfect record in the competition this season. The Egypt forward struck a 63rd minute penalty to seal the win in Spain that kept Liverpool atop the 36-team league. But even after a sixth straight win for the Merseyside club, head coach Arne Slot was critical of his players in a game that saw goalkeeper Alisson pull off several saves to keep Girona out. “If you ask me about all the six games, I’m really pleased with all the results, I am really pleased with the five (other) games with the way we played. I’m far from pleased about the performance tonight,” he said. Salah’s goal was his 16th in 22 appearances overall this season. Girona was 30th with just one win from six games. “I almost feel sorry for them because they deserved so much more in this Champions League campaign than the three points they have until now. But we have an incredible goalkeeper,” said Slot, whose team also leads the Premier League. Liverpool’s two remaining games are against Lille at home and PSV Eindhoven away in January. Story continues below video U.S. international Christian Pulisic is the only player to have scored against Liverpool in this season’s Champions League in a 3-1 loss for Milan in September. Bayern Munich routed Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 to move into the automatic qualifying positions for the round of 16. Michael Olise scored a wonderful solo goal by dribbling past a host of players for his first of two in the game. Bayern's win came after going 1-0 down inside five minutes to a goal from Brazilian winger Kevin. PSG is not done yet. A miserable start to the league phase saw the French giant pick up just four points from five games as it adjusted tp life without stars like Mbappe, Messi and Neymar, who have all departed in the past two seasons. But victory at Salzburg moved PSG up into the playoff positions. Goncalo Ramos, Nuno Mendes and Desire Doue all scored. Leverkusen is back on a roll after struggling to repeat the success of last season's stunning German league and cup double. It's now six straight wins in all competitions, with Nordi Mukiele's 90th minute goal securing victory against Inter and moving Leverkusen into second on 13 points — five behind Liverpool. Villa, Inter and Brest are all on 13 points as well. Inter dropped to fourth after conceding for the first time in this season's competition. Villa is third after its own resurgence in form. Victory against Leipzig was its third in a row after an eight-game winless run. Brest is one of this season’s surprise packages on its Champions League debut and is fifth after beating PSV Eindhoven 1-0. Sporting Lisbon, in 12th, couldn’t build on taking a third-minute lead at Club Brugge — losing 2-1 in Belgium. Brugge is 14th. Dinamo Zagreb drew 0-0 with Celtic and both teams remain in the playoff positions. James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerHonor walk pays tribute to Lincoln man who made organ donation