Mike Selig, the nominee to be the next chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, testified at his confirmation hearing in the Senate.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/11/19/trump-s-pick-to-run-cftc-selig-tells-senators-crypto-a-critical-mission-at-agency
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Curry out, other stars questionable at Heat as Warriors’ tough schedule marches on
Please email your obituary to obituary@chicoer. com or call 530-896-7718. Please include your name, mailing address, and phone number along with the copy and photo. We also need a copy of the death certificate or name and number of the funeral home to verify death. The Warriors will be shorthanded Wednesday night when they face the Heat in Miami on the second night of a Florida back-to-back set. Steph Curry, who led Golden State with 34 points in Tuesday’s loss in Orlando, has been ruled out with an ankle injury that has been lingering since earlier in the Warriors’ road trip in San Antonio. Curry passed Vince Carter for No. 22 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Joining Curry in street clothes for the Miami game are Al Horford (toe injury management), Jonathan Kuminga (knee tendinitis) and De’Anthony Melton (ACL rehab). The Warriors have listed Jimmy Butler as questionable with a back strain, while Draymond Green and Buddy Hield are questionable to play due to illness. Horford played in Tuesday’s game and the Warriors have said he will not play both ends of a back-to-back this season as they aim to keep the 39-year-old healthy for the playoffs. Kuminga has not played since Nov. 12, when the Warriors beat the Spurs in San Antonio and he missed the second half with knee soreness. Butler left a Nov. 4 game against the Suns against Phoenix with back soreness and missed the next night’s game in Sacramento, but has played in each game since. That Nov. 5 game in Sacramento is the lone game this season in which the Warriors have sat all three of their veteran stars Curry, Green and Butler as they try to balance winning with rest for their players above age 35. Wednesday’s game will complete Golden State’s fifth back-to-back set of the season as the Warriors play their 17th game (12 on the road) in 30 days to open the season.
https://www.chicoer.com/2025/11/19/steph-curry-injury-warriors-heat-schedule/
Deal proposed to end conflict between food trucks, Lobster Festival in Rockland
ROCKLAND, Maine The Harbor Management Commission is recommending a plan to the City Council that could solve the conflict between the Maine Lobster Festival and three food trucks that also lease space on the waterfront. The Commission met Tuesday evening at the harbormaster’s office to come up with recommendations. The meeting was held following a conflict that developed again this past summer. The owners of two seasonal food trucks were sharply critical of what they say were heavy-handed tactics by the Maine Lobster Festival. The food truck owners pay the city $3,000 each year to operate from April 1 through Nov. 30 at Buoy Park. The owners of Mac Attack Richard Curtis and Sierra Cook said their food truck was moved to a far end of Harbor Park behind a large bounce house and next to portable toilets after they refused to take lobster off their menu during the five-day festival. They have leased space each year from the city for the past five years. And Omar Hadjaissa, who has operated an Amato’s food truck at Buoy Park for nine years said he had to pay the festival $8 for every lobster roll he sold or a large obstruction would have been placed in front of his truck. Those truck owners attended the Tuesday meeting and reiterated their concerns. Curtis and Cook said limiting the products they normally sell violates Maine law on unfair trade practices. Limiting sales in this way affects both businesses and consumers in the marketplace, they said. Avi Good from the Lobster Festival Board said the contract that the festival has with the city allowed them the right to move vendors during the festival. She also said that it was a reasonable request to prohibit the food trucks from selling lobsters that one week, the same prohibition that is placed on vendors for the festival. She also pointed out the festival attracts thousands of visitors to Rockland and provides more traffic to these food trucks than they would otherwise have. Hadjaissa disagreed and said his business drops during the festival. He said if he is unable to sell lobster during that week, he would lose money. Former Mayor Louise MacLellan Ruf said the food trucks are wonderful ambassadors for the city. She said the festival acts like they run the entire city. She urged the Commission to support a plan that would keep the food trucks in their spaces and allow them to sell lobster. Harbor Commission member Sam Ladley said the problem is overlapping contracts that the city has with the food trucks and the festival. He said it should not be difficult to separate the food trucks from the space used by the festival. After nearly an hour of discussion, that is the recommendation made by the Commission. “Physically separate food truck park out and the other issues go away,” Ladley said. In the long term, changes are planned for Buoy Park that could lead to the trucks being located in a different location. And when festivals contract with the city to use Harbor and Buoy parks, the section used by the food trucks would not be included in that agreement. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council which will make the final decisions.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/19/midcoast/midcoast-government/deal-to-end-conflict-food-trucks-lobster-festival-rockland/
2016 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Td6 Diesel at No Reserve
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Mike Alfred says he bought another 100,000 shares of Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive
Key Takeaways Mike Alfred increased his stake in Strive Asset Management by purchasing another 100, 000 shares. Strive Asset Management, led by Vivek Ramaswamy, recently agreed to acquire Semler Scientific. Hedge fund manager Mike Alfred said Wednesday he had added 100, 000 shares of Strive Asset Management (ASST) at $1. 05 and $1. 06, bringing his total holdings to over 1. 7 million shares. Alfred indicated he is “looking to add on further weakness.” ASST is pacing toward a 5% decline at the close. The stock jumped to $1. 16 at the open but pulled back as trading continued, per Yahoo Finance. Alfred disclosed last month that he had acquired over one million shares in the Bitcoin-focused firm, pushing the stock up 49%. Strive Asset Management, founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, recently agreed to acquire Semler Scientific. Once completed, the deal would expand its Bitcoin reserves, which currently total 5, 886 BTC.
https://cryptobriefing.com/strive-asset-management-mike-alfred-buys/
How Lonzo Ball, Craig Porter Jr. are making Cavs’ life ‘easier’
The Cleveland Cavaliers have terrorized opponents when Craig Porter Jr. has been on the floor in the first month of the season, but when he’s tagging with Lonzo Ball, that pressure ratchets up. In their 100 minutes of combined floor time, the Cavs have turned over 19. 4% of their opponents’ possessions, a figure that ranks in the 98th percentile among two-man lineups, per Cleaning the Glass. “He’s just a super smart player,” Porter said following Monday night’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks. “He just figures out ways to just disrupt people and just do different things all over the court. Sometimes you look at it, and you’re like a little confused at first, but it works over and over. It’s interesting, and it’s definitely helped me just to understand different parts of the game.” While Porter is the catalyst with his consistent full-court pressure, Ball’s technique on the ball is precise and bothersome to handlers. Each affects the game in his own way, and both come away with boards better than any guard on the team. “He’s just finding his niches, man,” Ball said on Nov. 3. “He’s super athletic for the size that he is. That’s how he’s getting those rebounds. It fits perfectly, especially when he’s coming over. And offensive rebounds, he’s gotten at least one a game, I think, that he’s skying over. And then obviously on defense, we know how great he is. So CP’s huge for this team.” Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson pointed to Porter’s rim pressure on Monday, which has stood out for a team that has struggled to get to the cup. On Monday, his stepback three to extend Cleveland’s lead was a big moment, but none was bigger than his fastbreak poster over Bucks guard Ryan Rollins. “I don’t think that happens last year,” Atkinson said. “I’m so happy for the kid because he really has made a lot of sacrifices this offseason, and it’s great to see it paying off. He’s got so much pop out there. He made a commitment to his body and getting in not good shape, great shape elite shape. He’s in elite shape right now.” Add Donovan Mitchell to the Porter-Ball duo, and the results have been even more astounding. Usually paired with Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen, the three guards boast a plus-31. 9 net rating in 94 possessions with a 63. 9% effective field goal percentage and 21. 5% turnover rate. “I think being around Zo is just going to help CP, naturally,” Mitchell said. “Just by watching what he does, by being out there with him, he’s going to put CP in great spots. Defensively, CP is learning how to be in the gaps more, using his athleticism, right? You’re seeing Zo, who’s really talented at doing that. You’re learning just from watching, from being out there. Little techniques, little different things. “And that’s what you want from a guy like Zo. That’s what we need, for him to come in here and be like, ‘Hey, this is what I see, this is what I can do,’ and lead by example.” Porter notes that the lineups he and Ball have played with have made them want to be even more aggressive, and that everybody complements each other. Mitchell agrees, saying that his and the Cavs’ lives are made easier with both out there. “You don’t have to overcoach,” Mitchell said. “You can kind of let Zo go out there and kind of ring lead. I think he’s taken that over on both ends of the floor. I think Dean has always been that security blanket for us defensively, rebounding, cutting, different things. We can switch. We can be in coverage if we need to. “There’s a level of aggression, and you don’t have to think as much. Guys got your back. Guys are thinking the game the right way. And then, you see what happens on the break. Zo’s pushing it, allowing us to run, and making plays and making the game easy for everybody.” Clearly, the Cavs are best off with a point guard running the show in the absence of Garland. Luckily for them, they have two in Porter and Ball that they can send out at the same time to provide a spark on each end of the floor.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/cavs-news-lonzo-ball-craig-porter-jr-cleveland-life-easier
Angels GM Perry Minasian: Grayson Rodriguez is ‘a gamble worth taking’
Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez offered too tantalizing of a package for Perry Minasian to turn down, despite the risk. A day after the Angels acquired a pitcher who has been hurt for nearly a season and a half, Minasian said the current reports of his Rodriguez’s and the potential he offers were sufficient to be worth sending the Baltimore Orioles one of their best power hitters, Taylor Ward. “Is there risk? Yes, there’s risk,” the Angels’ general manager said Wednesday. “It’s eyes wide open on the risk. That being said, it’s four years of control. It’s somebody that, when he pitches, can beat anybody on any given night. The weapons he has and the ability to throw strikes, it’s a combination that some of the best in the game have. We’ve got high expectations. He’s somebody we’re really excited to have.” Rodriguez, 26, is a former first-round pick with a 100-mph fastball. He had a 3. 25 ERA over a 31-start stretch from July 2023 to July 2024. He struck out 193 and walked 53 over 182⅔ innings in that span. His walk rate is slightly better than the major-league average. However, he hasn’t thrown a pitch in a regular season game since July 31, 2024. Rodriguez suffered a lat strain that cost him the last two months of the 2024 season, and he missed all of 2025 with a similar strain and then elbow problems. He had surgery to have a bone spur removed in August. “We need him to be healthy,” Minasian said. “We like where he’s at. Obviously, we felt like the medical (report) was in a good enough place to where this was a chance, a gamble worth taking. We expect him to be healthy in spring. He’s throwing bullpens in January. We’ve talked to him. He’s very motivated, very excited. Somebody that can really give us a jolt in the rotation.” Rodriguez is scheduled to talk to the media Wednesday afternoon. For now, any report of his health has to be taken with caution. No team would give up an established starting pitcher with four years of control for a hitter with one year of control under normal circumstances. Mike Elias, the Orioles president of baseball operations, told the Baltimore media recently that Rodriguez was a “wild card.” “There’s nothing going on right now that would hold him back,” Elias said. “He’s not injured right now and he’s preparing for spring training, but the poor guy’s missed a year and two months basically, and we’ve got to be mindful of that, and I think he’s a really nice wild card talent for us, and I’m really optimistic and bullish about it. But the fact that he’s missed so much time recently, we just have to be prudent about that. “We don’t want to plan around him too heavily, but I really like where he’s at.” If Rodriguez is healthy, he would join a rotation that includes right-hander José Soriano and left-handers Yusei Kikuchi and Reid Detmers. Soriano is 27 and Detmers and Rodriguez are 26. The Angels control Detmers and Soriano for the next three years, and Rodriguez for the next four. The Angels still need another starter, and to that end the deal helps by freeing up some money. Ward was set to make around $14 million in arbitration, and Rodriguez will make just over the major-league minimum of $780,000. “The more flexibility, the better,” Minasian said. “That was discussed too. It’s not only acquiring somebody we feel like can impact the rotation, but freeing up some money to maybe get into areas where we wouldn’t have been able to before.” The Angels will need to replace Ward’s production at the plate. Last season, he hit 36 homers and drove in 103 runs with a . 792 OPS. The Angels still have Mike Trout, Jo Adell and Jorge Soler to play the corner outfield spots. Trout and Soler likely can’t handle full-time outfield duty, so the Angels would probably look to have them split time in the outfield and at designated hitter. Adell could also play center, but perhaps now the Angels are more likely to get a true center field and keep Adell in one of the corners. “It’s a long offseason,” Minasian said. “We’ll continue to look.” More to come on this story.
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2025/11/19/angels-gm-perry-minasian-grayson-rodriguez-is-a-gamble-worth-taking/
Trump nominates new CFPB director, but White House says agency is still closing
By KEN SWEET, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) President Trump nominated Stuart Levenbach as the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, using a legal maneuver to keep his budget director Russell Vought as acting director of the bureau while the Trump administration continues on its plan to shut down the consumer financial protection agency. Levenbach is currently an associate director inside the Office of Management and Budget, handling issues related to natural resources, energy, science and water issues. Levenbach’s resume shows significant experience dealing with science and natural resources issues, acting as chief of staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during Trump’s first term. Levenbach’s nomination is not meant to go through to confirmation, an administration official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters. Under the Vacancies Act, Vought can only act as acting director for 210 days, but now that Trump has nominated someone to the position, that clock has been suspended until the Senate approves or denies Levenbach’s confirmation as director. Vought is Levenbach’s boss. The CFPB has been nonfunctional much of the year. Many of its employees have been ordered not to work, and the only major work the bureau is doing is unwinding the regulations and rules it put into place during Trump’s first term and during the Biden administration. While in the acting director role, Vought has signaled that he wishes to dismantle, or vastly diminish, the bureau. The latest blow to the bureau came earlier this month, when the White House said it does not plan to withdraw any funds from the Federal Reserve, which is where the bureau gets its funding, to fund the bureau past Dec. 31. The White House and the Justice Department used a legal interpretation of the law that created the bureau, the Dodd-Frank Act, that the Fed must be profitable in order to fund the CFPB’s operations. Several judges have rejected this argument when it was brought up by companies, but it’s never been the position of the government until this year that the CFPB requires the Fed to be profitable to have operating funds. “Donald Trump’s sending the Senate a new nominee to lead the CFPB looks like nothing more than a front for Russ Vought to stay on as Acting Director indefinitely as he tries to illegally close down the agency,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, in a statement. The bureau was created after the 2008 financial crisis as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, a law passed to overhaul the financial system and require banks to hold more capital to avoid another financial crisis. The CFPB was created to be a independent advocate for consumers to help them avoid bad actors in the financial system.
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2025/11/19/trump-cfpb-nomination/
Black Friday with Vision: ZEELOOL’s Biggest Eyewear Event of the Year
Black Friday sales are no longer just about snagging the latest electronics and gadgets, it’s a style sport now. This season, ZEELOOL is leading the charge with its biggest eyewear event of the year, where new eyewear designs meet unbeatable discounts. Whether you’re looking for something sleek and minimalist or loud and fashion-forward, the brand’s Black Friday sale is where bold vision truly pays off. The Ultimate Eyewear Celebration Running from November 13 through December 3, ZEELOOL’s Black Friday campaign is basically a masterclass in how to do style-smart shopping. The sale drops in two waves: Nov 13 Nov 27: 80% off frames + 15% off lenses Nov 28 Dec 3: 85% off frames + 20% off lenses Yes, you read that right, up to 85% off plus lens discounts. And that’s just the start. The site’s Flash Sale features items from as low as $0, with rotating daily drops that make every click feel like a style treasure hunt. For anyone who’s ever wanted to upgrade their eyewear game without blowing the budget, this is your moment. See and Be Seen: ZEELOOL’s Style DNA ZEELOOL isn’t your typical online optical brand. It’s where fashion meets function, and design lives right at the intersection of trend and technology. The brand has earned its cult following by making eyewear feel personal, expressive frames that say something about who you are before you even speak. Each pair blends quality craftsmanship with style-first thinking. You’ll find ultra-lightweight metals, glossy acetates, and playful color mixes that look like they just walked off a runway. From bold cat-eyes to geometric minimalism, ZEELOOL is for people who see eyewear as more than a necessity, it’s part of the outfit. What’s Trending: Frames that Define the Moment Let’s talk about the hero lineup that’s making waves this season. For women, ZEELOOL’s bestsellers include the Lamar Glasses, a sleek, sculptural frame with modern curves that effortlessly balance power and polish. Pair it with your favorite blazer or silk slip dress, and you’ve got instant sophistication. Another fan-favorite, the Yomary, which brings subtle retro energy to any look, ideal for those “I woke up stylish” moments. For men, it’s all about confident structure and clean lines. The Hacker glasses channels a minimalist aesthetic that works from office to off-duty, while the Fussel adds a touch of cool sophistication for the modern creative or entrepreneur on the move. And if you’re heading into sunnier days? The Malcolm sunnies are pure vacation energy, oversized, glamorous, and perfect for poolside selfies. For something timeless and classic, the Neveah delivers that effortless chic energy, while fashion-forward types can’t miss the Bernita glasses. A bold, artful frame that practically screams “editor-approved.” More Than Discounts: The ZEELOOL Experience Of course, the brand doesn’t stop at big savings. ZEELOOL makes shopping for glasses actually fun, with virtual try-ons, easy customization, and a 30-day free return policy, you can explore new looks risk-free. Shoppers also get free standard shipping on orders over $79, and if you’re the type who loves a little reward for loyalty, the ZEELOOL Rewards Program turns every purchase into points that can be used for future discounts. There’s even a Refer-a-Friend program, so you can bring your circle along for the style ride (and earn while doing it). The Flash Sale You’ll Want to Set Alarms For The Flash Sale deserves its own spotlight. From November 13 to December 3, limited-time deals will drop daily, including items as low as $0. During the first phase, prices start at $7, and by the second phase, they dip to $3. It’s the kind of sale that turns casual browsers into collectors. If you’ve been eyeing (pun intended) multiple frames, ZEELOOL’s Buy 1, Get 50% Off deal means you can switch up your look depending on your mood. Think of it as building your own eyewear wardrobe, professional on Monday, artsy on Wednesday, glam on Friday. Vision Meets Self-Expression Eyewear has always been one of fashion’s most personal accessories. It’s the frame through which you see the world, and how the world sees you. ZEELOOL gets that. Its mission has always been to empower everyone’s individuality through design, combining all kinds of creativity with comfort, and fashion with function. So this Black Friday, ZEELOOL isn’t just offering discounts. It’s offering an invitation to reimagine how you see yourself, quite literally. With bold colors, expressive silhouettes, and lenses that fit your lifestyle (blue light, polarized, photochromic, you name it), every pair tells a story. The Bottom Line If you’ve been waiting for a sign to update your eyewear collection, this is the one you’ve been waiting for. Between the jaw-dropping discounts, the playful Flash Sale, and the brand’s commitment to delivering both design and comfort, ZEELOOL’s Black Friday sale is more than a shopping event. It’s a celebration of style, vision, and self-expression. Because when your world looks this good, you’ll want to see it clearly and in style.
https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/19/black-friday-with-vision-zeelools-biggest-eyewear-event-of-the-year/
House Democrat suggests he’ll pull retirement after court blocks Texas plan redrawing district
The Texas Democrat said a recent court ruling blocking the political maps that were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) over the summer was responsible for his political resurrection. The state is appealing the decision to the Supreme Court. “A U. S. district court order means that I have a renewed opportunity to continue serving the only town I have ever called home, as democracy faces greater challenges than at any point in my lifetime,” Doggett said. “While this decision, led by a [President Donald] Trump-appointed judge, will be appealed, I am hopeful about the final outcome to stop this illegal, racial gerrymander.” Doggett had previously indicated he would retire back in August, when state Republicans won their battle to pass a map that merged Rep. Greg Casar’s (D-TX) and Doggett’s districts. Facing a likely primary challenge from Casar, Doggett said he would step aside, explaining, “I prefer to devote the coming months to fighting Trump tyranny and serving Austin rather than waging a struggle with fellow Democrats.” While Doggett sounded an optimistic note this week, his future remains uncertain. DOJ CHALLENGES CALIFORNIA’S PROP 50 MAP IN ESCALATING FIGHT OVER HOUSE MAJORITY Texas is taking the redistricting case to the Supreme Court, after a federal judge ruled Tuesday that the new political maps were an unlawful racial gerrymander.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/3892193/house-democrat-pull-retirement-court-blocks-texas-plan-redrawing-district/