Although the Bulldogs and Longhorns have met five times, this is their first meeting as conference opponents. And it will be anything but pretty.

Georgia has proven itself time and time again to be national championship material and is still hungry for more this season in hopes of reclaiming its No. 1 title from Texas.

If both teams continue to remain dominant, they could face each other a second or possibly a third time to compete for both the SEC and national championships.

This game will truly be a performance by two solid teams that leave everything on the field, and the Bulldogs are considered one of the most, if not the most, challenging opponents on Texas’ schedule. Here are some key factors that every team must implement if they want to achieve a win.

…it brings its best on both sides of the ball.

Georgia has a history of giving opponents no mercy when it comes to scoring goals and has one of the best defenses in the country. The Bulldogs have managed to outscore their opponents 201-103. The only practical way to take on a program that can dominate on both sides is to match its competitiveness and energy.

Texas’ offense needs to stay as clean and focused as possible, and that includes not giving in to pressure. Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers appeared tired while passing the ball against Oklahoma, recording just under 200 passing yards and reverting to short passes while failing to score on deep passes.

That being said, Texas’ defense looks solid all around and has shown that it can prevail when the offense doesn’t get going, limiting its opponents to just 3.7 yards of offense per game.

However, you shouldn’t rely on rushing or passing in this game, and the same goes for offense and defense. All aspects must be played at the highest level if Texas has any hope of a convincing win over Georgia.

…it takes advantage of the mistakes Texas is prone to early on.

The Longhorns have thrown an interception in all but one game so far this season, both in the first half, and recovered six fumbles. Sarkisian has mentioned several times that the team’s turnover margin is unacceptable and that Georgia is an opponent that knows how to capitalize on a loss of possession.

If the Bulldogs can force turnovers and pressure Ewers to create scoring opportunities in the first half, Texas may have to look for a comeback in the second half when it matters most.

It will take everything Texas has to beat such a strong group of athletes, but Georgia can’t let up either. The Longhorns will bring with them a team that has shown it can rise to any challenge and fit right alongside the top teams.

LA RIOJA, Argentina (AP) — They look like cash, fit in wallets like cash and the governor promises they will be treated like cash.

But these colorful banknotes are not pesos that are losing value National currency Argentina or US dollars are everyone’s money here.

It’s Chachos, a new emergency tender invented by the government left-wing populist governor from La Rioja, a province in the northwest of the country that was going bankrupt at the time right-wing extremist President Javier Milei Cut federal budget transfers to the provinces as part of a unprecedented austerity program.

“Who would have thought that one day I would wish I had gotten pesos?” said Lucia Vera, a music teacher who comes out of a gym full of government workers waiting for her monthly bonus of 50,000 pesos (about $40) worth of chachos -dollars) wait.

Across the capital of La Rioja, stickers reading “Chachos are accepted here” can now be seen on the windows of everything from supermarket chains and gas stations to upscale restaurants and hair salons. The local government guarantees a 1:1 exchange rate with pesos and accepts chachos for tax payments and utility bills.

But there’s a catch. Chachos cannot be used outside of La Rioja and only registered companies can exchange chachos for pesos at some government exchange points.

“I need real money,” said Adriana Parcas, a 22-year-old street vendor who pays her suppliers in pesos, after turning away two customers in a row who asked if they could buy their perfumes with chachos.

The banknotes bear the face of Ángel Vicente “Chacho” Peñaloza, the caudillo, or strongman, known for defending La Rioja in a battle against the national authorities in Buenos Aires in the 19th century. A QR code on the bill leads to a website where Milei is being sued for refusing to give La Rioja its fair share of federal funds.

After taking office in December 2023Miley quickly imposed his shock therapy to reverse decades of budget-destroying populism that has blighted Argentina’s economy monumental deficits. The cuts impacted all of Argentina’s 23 provinces, but led to a full-blown crisis in La Rioja, where two-thirds of registered workers are on the public payroll and the federal government’s redistributed taxes cover about 90% of the provincial budget.

With just 384,600 residents and little industry other than walnuts and olives, La Rioja received more voluntary federal funding last year than any other country except Buenos Aires, home to 17.6 million people. But those of the province Poverty rate exceeds 66% – critics say the result of a patronage system that has long served to appease interest groups at the expense of efficiency.

While Milei’s reforms forced other provinces to tighten their belts Thousands of employees laid offGovernor Ricardo Quintela – an ambitious power broker in Argentina long dominant Peronist movement and one of Milei’s harshest critics – refused to take on the fight over austerity.

“I will not take food away from the people of La Rioja to pay off the debt that the government owes us,” Quintela told The Associated Press, describing his Chacho pressure plan as a daring resistance to ten months of falling wages and rising unemployment and increasing misery among Milei.

La Rioja defaulted on payments in February and August. A New York federal judge in September ordered the province to pay nearly $40 million in damages to American and British bondholders. Argentina’s Supreme Court is considering the province’s refusal to press charges Consumers demand horrendous electricity prices after Milei’s removal of subsidies.

“There is an alternative path to the cruelty of the policies that the president is implementing,” Quintela said.

He appeared confident as Milei’s approval ratings fell below 50% for the first time since the radical economist came to power.

But as Milei and his allies say, Quintela’s alternative offers little more than a return to Argentina’s usual Peronist reserve of reckless spending – and bankruptcy – that triggered the unmitigated crisis his government inherited.

“You were used to having your tie tied and your shoes shined, but now you have to tie the knot yourself,” said Eduardo Serenellini, press secretary for Milei’s office, during a recent visit to the business leaders of La Rioja the province . “If you run out of money, you run out of money.”

Serenellini took a Chacho note and flicked it away like lint.

Governor Quintela’s move in the remote province had little impact on Argentina’s federal finances, but that could change if more cash-strapped provinces crack down, as Argentina did terrible financial crisis of 2001when a similarly brutal austerity program led over a dozen provinces to print their own parallel currencies.

Unlike two decades ago, when former President Néstor Kirchner, a Peronist, ended the chaos by exchanging “patacones,” “cecacores” and “boncanfores” for pesos, President Milei has ruled out a bailout for La Rioja.

“We will not be accomplices of irresponsible people,” Milei warned in a recent interview with the Argentine television channel Todo Noticias. But the libertarian purist added that he could not stop La Rioja from doing whatever it wanted, considering that Argentina’s constitution allows such desperate financial detours.

The Chacho hit the streets in August after La Rioja’s legislature approved plans to siphon 22.5 billion pesos worth of the currency to cover up to 30% of public sector salaries.

As average income in La Rioja fell below $200 per month and businesses closed for lack of orders, authorities handed out monthly bonuses worth 8.4 billion pesos in August and September to help workers with the 230% of the workforce in Argentina. annual inflation And to stimulate the struggling local economy.

To encourage use of the Chacho, authorities promise to pay 17% interest on promissory notes held until maturity on December 31.

“The closer we get to the expiration date, the greater public confidence in the Chacho will be,” said Carlos Nardillo Giraud, adviser to the provincial treasurer.

Most state workers interviewed in the many chacho lines on La Rioja’s sidewalks last month said they wanted to get rid of the bills as quickly as possible.

“Now the Chacho is an alternative, an option for people who can’t make it to the end of the month,” said 30-year-old physics teacher Daniela Parra, who climbed onto her friend’s motorcycle with her arms full of Chachos and ready to give money to spend all at once in the supermarket. “Who knows what it will be next month?”

On the street, traders said they felt trapped.

Rejecting Chachos meant rejecting customers with new purchasing power a deep recession. But accepting chachos meant filling the coffers with money that was worthless to foreign suppliers and changing hands already on the street at a discount on pesos.

“They have created a system in which you are forced to rely on the state for everything,” said Juan Keulian, the director of the Center for Trade and Industry in La Rioja. “In a place like this there is no choice.”

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SOUTH JORDAN – There are still a little less than six months until the Salt Lake Bees swarm into their hive, but team ownership celebrated a major milestone toward completion of the upcoming Daybreak Field at America First Square.

Daybreak Field now has a field. Members of the Salt Lake Bees grounds staff have been installing the ballpark’s new playing surface over the past few days. Gail Miller, owner of the Larry H. Miller Company, and other important dignitaries gathered Wednesday afternoon to ceremoniously roll the final section of the field to where first base will be constructed.

The ceremony came three days before the first anniversary of a groundbreaking celebration to mark the start of construction on a new home for the Bees, who left Smith’s Ballpark in Salt Lake City at the end of last season.

“It’s only fitting that almost a year later – instead of turning over soil – we’re planting this grass,” said Michelle Smith, president of Miller Sports + Entertainment, the owner of the Triple-A franchise, as construction crews continued construction the stadium around them.

The Bees’ season opener won’t take place until April 8, 2025, but by mid-October the new playing surface could essentially be installed in order to be ready for opening day.

This is because it takes some time for the turf to settle before it is ready for regular play activities.

“It comes in 2-foot-wide rolls and — for the safety of the player — we want everything to fit together,” said Brian Soukup, director of field operations for the Salt Lake Bees. “We also need it to put down roots so we have that stability.”

The journey began at the end of July. Okland Construction completed a flat surface and turned it over to the Salt Lake Bees ground crew so they could install the field’s drainage system before adding the dirt and infield mound, Soukup told KSL.com.

The groundbreaking ceremony came from Washington. Installation began Monday and was completed just in time before temperatures dropped due to an approaching storm. The colder it gets, the harder it is for the grass to establish itself before the start of the season.

Crews will continue to treat the grass and use 100 tonnes of topdressing sand to protect the grass over the winter. But with the turf now installed, it’s now easier to understand what watching Salt Lake Bees games at the 8,000-seat stadium will look like starting next season.

“It doesn’t feel like a construction site anymore,” he said. “It feels like a baseball field and I’m excited for next year.”

The outfield dimensions will actually be similar to Smith’s Ballpark. Both the right and left field walls are 345 feet from home plate at the foul line, which extends to 420 feet in center field – almost the same distance as the old ballpark. The lanes are 385 feet from home plate.

The biggest change on the field is that the home and away bullpens will be behind the left field wall, allowing the first and third base seats to be moved a little closer to the field. Most seats will be closer to the action overall, especially for those with tickets to the field-level suite behind home plate.

Of course, views have been fans’ biggest concern since construction began on a new ballpark. Smith’s Ballpark was revered for its views of the Wasatch Mountains, making it one of the best settings in all of minor league baseball.

Daybreak Field is not as close to the mountains as Salt Lake City, but the new field, like its predecessor, slopes to the east and offers scenic views of the Wasatch Mountains. Fans will notice that the view looks slightly different and the views of Mount Olympus in the middle are swapped with Twin Peaks. There is also a distant view of Mount Timpanogos to the right, while a video board to the left may obscure some of the other peaks.

Fans sitting on the top level will notice more peaks and views of the southern end of the Salt Lake Valley, adding to the aesthetic. There’s still a lot of construction work to be done before it opens in 2025, but those behind the project believe Daybreak Field will provide a similar attraction to Smith’s Ballpark for that reason.

“Although there are many new amenities, one thing hasn’t changed: the best view in baseball,” Smith said.

Oklahoma City Police and Fire Departments will receive 50 new drones over the next five years. The OKC City Council approved $856,000 to purchase the drones, but several council members expressed privacy concerns.

Three council members were confused about the Oklahoma City Police Department’s current drone policy. Council member JoBeth Hamon said she would like to see more transparency for these systems. Councilman James Cooper requested further clarification before approving the purchase of the additional drones.

“I’m just a little confused,” Cooper said at the Oct. 8 meeting. “I think there’s a big issue of privacy.”

OKC Police Chief Ron Bacy and Capt. Jason Bussard told the council they are deploying 38 drones to support security at large events and crime scene assessments.

“It is invaluable that we can provide the right resources and respond properly for police and fire departments,” Bacy said.

Bussard said drones save time and provide information to get the right resources to the scene.

“Being able to take a look at the crime scene with a drone when an emergency call comes in to let the fire department and police know what’s going on,” Bussard said.

They want to work with Oklahoma City Fire to improve response to fires and emergency medical calls.

“We give them the right resources to get what they need to solve not just the acute problems but the chronic problems,” said Dominick Brown of the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

Hamon said she wants to protect people’s rights, including their right to privacy. The Oklahoma City Police Department’s operational manual states that police “must follow constitutional rights and privacy rights and are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration.”

“There are a lot of gray areas,” Hamon said.

Council member Nikki Nice said she wanted more time to understand the guidelines. However, the motion still passed 5-3.

“Before we buy more, let’s be clear about what that policy needs to be,” Nice said before the vote.

Hamon said more community voices should be heard so people can demand “transparency and accountability.” She said the full council needs to understand the agenda items before the city decides to vote on money for new equipment.

“It seems a little reckless,” Hamon said.

News 9 requested an interview with the Oklahoma City Police Department to clarify more about this effort. They rejected the request.

FREDERICK, MD – In an election that will decide the future of reproductive rights in Maryland and elsewhere around the country, the state’s all-male congressional delegation is expected to gain an influx of women.

It could happen in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District, where Democrat April McClain Delaney is running against conservative Republican Neil Parrott, a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates. They are competing to represent a wide swath of rural Maryland and the wealthier liberal suburbs of Washington, DC

In a year when voters could also elect the nation’s first female president, women are vying for two more open seats in Maryland’s nine-member congressional delegation. Since the retirement of former Sen. Barbara Mikulski in 2016, the delegation has been made up entirely of men, but the state has a long history of female officeholders from both parties.

McClain Delaney, a mother of four daughters whose husband previously represented the district, says she wants to protect the reproductive rights of her children and other young people after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2022 to eliminate the constitutional right to abortion and leave these decisions to the states. She previously worked in the Biden administration’s Commerce Department and has focused much of her career on protecting children’s online safety.

“I can’t believe that my mother, my daughters’ grandmother, had more reproductive freedom than she does now,” she said in a recent interview. She said she once experienced an ectopic pregnancy that could have been fatal if restrictive abortion laws limited her access to life-saving medical care.

Meanwhile, Parrott has dismissed questions about reproductive rights during the campaign. During his 12-year term in the Maryland State House, he made his anti-abortion stance clear. But now, he says, it’s “really a non-issue” because he doesn’t believe either political party can get enough congressional votes to regulate abortion at the national level – a position similar to that of former President Donald Trump Republican Party presidential candidate.

That approach also echoes recent efforts by other conservatives and anti-abortion movement leaders who are now struggling to appeal to voters in blue-leaning Maryland. The state’s voters will also consider a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.

Parrott, 54, has worked to shift the conversation to friendlier territory by emphasizing his commitment to reducing inflation, creating a stronger economy for middle-class families and curbing illegal immigration. He says his opponent — who lives several miles outside the district in an affluent Washington suburb — is out of touch with the struggles of everyday Americans, including people in the 6th Congressional District.

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are only required to live in the state they represent.

McClain Delaney has used personal funds to support her campaign and has received support from notable Democrats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin.

She also far exceeded Parrott’s spending, according to AdImpact, which tracks campaign spending. Since the May 14 primary alone, Democrats have spent more than $600,000 on advertising in the 6th District, compared to just over $30,000 spent by Republicans.

Those numbers aren’t expected to change much between now and Nov. 5, with McClain-Delaney holding a nearly 20-1 advantage in ad spending the rest of the way. Neither candidate has received much support from the national parties or outside groups, a possible indication that both sides view the seat as safely Democratic.

Parrot is a long-time resident of Hagerstown, a small town in western Maryland surrounded by farmland. As a traffic engineer by training, he said he could identify with people struggling with high grocery bills and unaffordable housing.

“I have a story here,” he said. “I served in the community here.”

But McClain Delaney, 60, argues that she is more ideologically aligned with most voters in the 6th District. She calls herself a candidate with “common sense and common ground.” As the daughter of an Idaho potato farmer, she says she can influence Washington politicians to respond to the needs of working families.

McClain Delaney has attacked Parrott’s record in the Maryland House of Representatives, particularly on issues affecting women.

Parrott, in turn, accused McClain Delaney of lying and taking things out of context. In an interview last week, Parrott said he supports abortion rights in cases of rape, incest and when the mother’s life is at risk.

Tensions between the candidates led to heated exchanges in the final minutes of a recent public forum.

“Shame on them,” Parrott said, pointing the finger at McClain Delaney, who denied giving false information, as spectators chanted and cheered.

The House seat was vacated by David Trone, who ran for the Senate and lost to Angela Alsobrooks in the Democratic primary earlier this year.

The 6th District has not always favored Democrats. She was represented by Republican Roscoe Bartlett for 20 years before McClain Delaney’s husband, John Delaney, won the seat in 2012 after a redistricting benefited Democrats.

Maryland’s congressional delegation currently consists of eight Democrats and one Republican. Three women are vying for open seats this election cycle.

In Maryland’s deep blue 3rd Congressional District, State Senator Sarah Elfreth won a crowded Democratic primary. Her main rival was former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who defended the U.S. Capitol against Jan. 6 rioters. In 2018, Elfreth became the youngest woman elected to the State Senate. She is committed to prioritizing reproductive health and affordable child care.

Reproductive freedom is also at the forefront of the U.S. Senate race between former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and Alsobrooks, a Democrat who argues there is too much at stake for women to risk the Democrats’ narrow Senate majority to lose. She said having more women at the table is a big deal.

“I think it makes our policies more complete,” she said in a recent interview. “And this is a moment that gives us an opportunity to ensure that we include women – mothers, daughters and sisters – in the Senate to ensure that the diversity of lived experiences is represented in this body.”

The Saints and Broncos meet this week on “Thursday Night Football” as Denver head coach Sean Payton returns to New Orleans.

Payton was the Saints’ head coach for 16 years and led the franchise to the Super Bowl in 2009. He is in his second season at the helm of the Broncos.

Here’s everything you need to know about Saints vs. Broncos on Thursday Night Football this week.

Who’s playing on Thursday Night Football tonight?

• Matchup: Saints vs. Broncos
• Location: Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana

The Saints host the Broncos on Thursday Night Football in Week 7.

Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler is set to make his second career start as veteran Derek Carr remains sidelined with an oblique injury. Rattler threw for 243 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers. New Orleans (2-4) is hoping Rattler can help end its four-game losing streak after a promising 2-0 start.

Denver quarterback Bo Nix, the 12th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, threw for 216 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday’s loss to the Chargers. Nix also added 61 rushing yards in the loss.

What time is the NFL game tonight?

• Date: Thursday, October 17th
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

Saints vs. Broncos kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, October 17th at 8:15 p.m. ET.

The game will be played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

What channel is “Thursday Night Football” on tonight?

“Thursday Night Football” will not air on live television. Instead, viewers can stream the game on Amazon Prime Video.

Viewers in Canada can stream the game on DAZN.

Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color analyst) and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter) will take the call.

Thursday Night Football radio station

Listen to Saints vs. Broncos live on SiriusXM Channel 88, NFL Radio.

The Broncos broadcast will air on channel 225 while the Saints broadcast will air on channel 226.

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NFL Week 7 Schedule

Thursday, October 17th

Game	Time (ET)	TV channels
Saints vs. Broncos	8:15 p.m	Prime Video

Sunday, October 20th

Game	Time (ET)	TV channels
Jaguars vs. Patriots	9:30am	NFL Network
Falcons vs. Seahawks	1 p.m	FOX
Bills vs Titans	1 p.m	CBS
Browns vs. Bengals	1 p.m	CBS
Packers vs. Texans	1 p.m	CBS
Colts vs Dolphins	1 p.m	FOX
Vikings against lions	1 p.m	FOX
Giants vs. Eagles	1 p.m	FOX
Rams vs. Raiders	4:05 p.m	CBS
Commanders against Panthers	4:05 p.m	CBS
49ers vs. Chiefs	4:25 p.m	FOX
Steelers vs. Jets	8:20 p.m	NBC

Monday, October 21st

Game	Time (ET)	TV channels
Buccaneers vs. Ravens	8:15 p.m	ESPN, ABC
Cardinals vs. Chargers	9 p.m	—

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Arkansas students applying for undergraduate admission to the U of A can do so free of charge during the annual Free Application Days event October 17-20.

In collaboration with the Office of the Provost, the Office of Admissions will pay the application fee for each Arkansas high school student applying for undergraduate admission during these dates.

Interested students should apply at admissions.uark.edu before October 21st.

“Arkansas students are always at the heart of our work in the admissions office,” said Suzanne McCray, vice provost for enrollment services and dean of admissions. “The Free Application Days event is just one of many ways we support our students and their families.”

Students and families interested in learning more are encouraged to contact an admissions counselor at [email protected] or 479-575-5346. To schedule a campus visit, go to visit.uark.edu.

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new York – A staggering 455 million of the world’s poor live in countries experiencing violent conflict, hampering or even undoing hard-won progress in reducing poverty, according to the latest update to the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) released today.

This year’s report was jointly published by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), based at the University of Oxford, and contains original statistical research on multidimensional poverty for 112 countries and 6.3 billion people using fine-grained analysis the connection between conflict and poverty. It includes new survey data for 20 countries.

The 2024 edition of the MPI report found that 1.1 billion people worldwide live in acute poverty, with 40 percent living in countries experiencing war, fragility and/or low levels of peacefulness, as reflected in at least one of the three widespread data sets on conflict situations.

Due to lack of data, the global MPI is measured over a ten-year period (2012-2023) to create a comparable index of global levels and trends. This new report cross-references country-by-country poverty data with the country’s then-conflict/fragility status to provide new insights into the intersection between conflict and poverty. The challenges of data collection in conflict-affected countries are likely to lead to an underestimation of multidimensional poverty in these countries, with available data still underscoring the catastrophic impact of conflict on poverty reduction.

“Conflicts have intensified and multiplied in recent years, reaching new highs in casualties, displacing millions of people at record levels and causing widespread disruption to lives and livelihoods,” said Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator. “Our new research shows that of the 1.1 billion people living in multidimensional poverty, almost half a billion live in countries experiencing violent conflict. We must accelerate action to support them. We need resources and access for special development and early intervention measures to break the cycle of poverty and crisis.”

Countries at war have higher levels of deprivation across all ten indicators of multidimensional poverty, underscoring the devastating impact of conflict on the world’s most vulnerable populations. For example, in conflict-affected countries, more than one in four poor people lack access to electricity, compared to just over one in 20 in more stable regions. Similar differences can be seen in areas such as child rearing (17.7 percent versus 4.4 percent), nutrition (20.8 percent versus 7.2 percent) and child mortality (8 percent versus 1.1 percent). The analysis finds that disadvantages in nutrition, access to electricity, and access to water and sanitation are significantly more severe for the poor in conflict situations than for the poor in more peaceful environments.

Poverty reduction tends to be slowest in countries most affected by conflict and where poverty is often highest. The report includes a detailed case study of Afghanistan, where an additional 5.3 million people fell into multidimensional poverty during the turbulent period 2015/16-2022/23. Data is now available to examine the post-conflict situation in Afghanistan, and the results are alarming. In 2022/23, almost two thirds of Afghans were poor (64.9 percent). Sabina Alkire, director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, says: “This study provides the first measurable global analysis of this scale to examine how poor people are affected in multidimensional ways in conflict situations.” And it is sobering. Using the global MPI, we find that of the 6.3 billion people living in 112 countries, 1.1 billion are poor. And 455 million poor people live in countries where there is conflict, fragility and/or low levels of peace. So poverty is not their only struggle. Furthermore, poverty is much higher in conflict areas. According to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program, more than one in three people in war-torn countries are poor (34.8 percent), while in countries not affected by the conflict it is one in nine (10.9 percent). And unfortunately, poverty reduction in conflict situations is slower, leaving the poor in conflict situations behind. These numbers demand an answer: we cannot end poverty without investing in peace.”

In addition to detailed analyzes of poverty in conflict situations, the latest MPI report offers nuanced insights into the lived experiences of poor people and trends in poverty reduction around the world:

• Over half of the 1.1 billion poor people are children under 18 (584 million). Globally, 27.9 percent of children live in poverty, compared to 13.5 percent of adults.
• Large parts of the 1.1 billion poor people do not have adequate sanitation (828 million), housing (886 million) or fuel for cooking (998 million).
• Well over half of the 1.1 billion poor people live with a malnourished person in their household (637 million). In South Asia, 272 million poor people live in households with at least one malnourished person, and in sub-Saharan Africa the number is 256 million.
• Of 86 countries with harmonized data, 76 have significantly reduced poverty according to the MPI score in at least one period.
• Of 17 countries with trend data ending in 2021/22 or later, seven include at least part of the COVID-19 pandemic, only nine (Benin, Cambodia, Comoros, the Kingdom of Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, the Philippines, the United States) . (Republic of Tanzania and Trinidad and Tobago) experienced significant declines in both MPI scores and poverty incidence.

Since its launch in 2010, the global MPI has been an important analytical tool for identifying the most vulnerable people – the poorest among the poor. It reveals patterns of poverty within countries and over time, enabling policymakers to better target resources and design policies more effectively.

To learn more about the Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024, including data on children living in poverty, rural-urban patterns, breakdowns by 1,359 subnational regions, or the composition of poverty across continents, countries and subnational regions, visit: hdr.undp .org and ophi.org.uk

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Inequality and climate change. Collaboration with our broad network of experts and partners in 170
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to support effective policy-making around the world.

The FIU Panthers (2-4) travel to face the UTEP Miners (0-6) in a Conference USA game on Wednesday evening. This season, the Panthers rank fifth in Conference USA in offense (27). On the other hand, UTEP struggled to score, scoring just 16 points per game. FIU has covered the spread in four of its last six road games. UTEP, on the other hand, is just 1-5 ATS this season.

Kickoff at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas, is at 9:00 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Panthers are the 7-point favorites in the latest FIU vs. UTEP odds, according to SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points stands at 47.5, down two points from the opener. Before making a choice between UTEP and FIU, you need to check out the college football predictions and betting recommendations from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, the company has generated well over $2,000 in winnings for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks, and over the final three weeks of this season, it is 12-5 on top-rated picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns.

Now the model has decided on FIU vs. UTEP and has just announced its coveted picks and predictions. You can now head over to SportsLine to see the model’s picks. Here are the college football betting lines and trends for UTEP vs. Florida International:

• Distribution FIU vs. UTEP: Panthers -7
• FIU vs. UTEP over/under: 47.5 points
• Money line FIU vs. UTEP: Panthers -251, Miners +201
• UTEP: Has reached the team’s shorthanded total in four of the last six games
• FIU: 4-2 ATS this season
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Why FIU can cover

They are rolling to seventh in Conference USA in total offense (330.3), fourth in passing offense (226.3) and fifth in scoring offense (27) in this contest. Sophomore quarterback Keyone Jenkins was able to move the ball and elevate the production of his playmakers.

The Florida native is second in the conference in both passing yards (1,349) and passing touchdowns (9). Additionally, he has thrown for over 200 yards in four consecutive games. On September 21 against Monmouth, Jenkins went 23 of 32 for 362 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. He has three games with at least two passing points in 2024. Find out who you can support at SportsLine.

Why UTEP can cover

Sophomore receiver Kenny Odom is a skilled and agile playmaker for the Miners. Odom does a lot of damage after the catch due to his speed in the open field. The Georgia native leads the team with 435 yards on 19 catches and four touchdowns. He also has 22.9 yards per catch.

On September 21 against Colorado State, Odom had seven receptions for 128 yards and two scores. Junior receiver Kam Thomas provides UTEP with an additional difference maker. Thomas is a solid route runner and finds the gaps in coverage. In 2024, he has a team record 34 catches for 339 yards and a score. Find out who you can support at SportsLine.

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38-year-old is being held without bail

A 38-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after Folsom police officers serving a search warrant at his Roseville home uncovered a large stash of counterfeit drugs and illegal firearms. According to Folsom Police, Bentley Maslanka was arrested following an earlier vehicle stop and subsequent search warrant execution in the 2900 block of McCloud Way.

Over the past few weeks, investigators with the Folsom Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) have been following leads regarding the sale of illegal narcotics in Folsom and surrounding areas in Placer and Sacramento Counties.

Their investigation led them to Maslanka, who was contacted during a vehicle stop outside his residence. During a search of his vehicle, investigators discovered approximately 1,000 counterfeit Alprazolam (Xanax) pills.

A search of Maslanka’s home turned up even more drugs: an additional 2,000 counterfeit Alprazolam pills, approximately 3,000 counterfeit Adderall pills, over 1,000 Suboxone strips and a large quantity of injectable steroids. Also found in the apartment was a .22 caliber rifle and cash believed to be the proceeds of drug sales. Prior to the investigation, Maslanka was prohibited from owning or possessing firearms.

These counterfeit pills, which often mimic prescription drugs, often contain fentanyl, a powerful and dangerous opioid. Over the past year, Folsom police have investigated numerous drug-related overdoses, with murder charges filed against drug dealers in four cases.

Maslanka was booked into the South Placer County Jail on several alleged charges related to the sale of firearms and narcotics. A Placer County judge increased his bail to no bail after initially setting it at $200,000.

Folsom Police thanked their partners at the Roseville Police Department for their assistance in the investigation.

“Our SIU detectives are committed to protecting the Folsom community from narcotics and the dangers associated with drug sales,” the department said in a press release.

Anyone with information about illegal drug activity in their neighborhood is asked to submit tips to the Folsom Police Department tip line at (916) 930-1098.