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Paid leave falls out of Democratic package in urgent scramble to secure Manchin’s support

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The plan’s survival has been in question for several days due to objections from Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat. Biden’s initial 12-week proposal was scaled back to four weeks in an effort to secure Manchin’s support. That was rejected, leading to an effort by New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand that attempted to find a compromise with Manchin.

That has not succeeded, one of the people said, prompting Democrats to push it out of the package as they seek to scale back the proposal’s overall cost and programs to meet Manchin’s demands.

Manchin made clear he would not move when asked about the provision on Wednesday, saying: “I just can’t do it.”

“To expand social programs when you have trust funds that aren’t solvent, they’re going insolvent. I can’t explain that. It doesn’t make sense to me,” Manchin said. “I want to work with everyone as long as we can start paying for things. That’s all. I can’t put this burden on my grandchildren. I’ve got 10 grandchildren … I just can’t do it.”

But each move toward Manchin also risks alienating progressives, and dropping paid leave, which has been viewed as a cornerstone piece of the proposal, adds another complication for the White House and Democratic leaders as they seek to unify the party over the course of the next few hours.

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House Democrats meet as leaders race to secure deal on Biden priorities

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Those centrists want the bipartisan infrastructure bill to pass the House but are less keen on a sweeping spending package that could cost up to $3.5 trillion. House progressives, meanwhile, are threatening to tank the infrastructure legislation without certain guarantees on the multitrillion-dollar social safety net bill that would reform policies on child care, health care and climate change.

“The resolution is not here in this caucus — the resolution is with two senators, and the rest of the 98 percent of the Democratic Caucus,” Jayapal said, noting she’s been in touch with the White House “multiple times” since last night.

“I feel very confident that we’re going to be able to deliver both these things, but you’re gonna have to give us some time because it does take time to put together these kinds of transformational investments.”

While senior Democrats say they are making progress in talks, the framework remains unfinished and lawmakers are unlikely to see a final top line in their caucus meeting, according to multiple sources.

The impasse has left a signature element of President Joe Biden’s agenda in limbo and is exposing divisions among Democrats over the scale and scope of their agenda.

“We’re on a path” to have a vote Friday, Pelosi said as she entered the Capitol Friday morning, though she told reporters it would be “useful for us to have a conversation later today.”

But when House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer was asked if a vote were happening Friday, he said: “We’ll see.”

Pelosi and Democratic leaders punted a planned Thursday vote on the infrastructure legislation while negotiations continued with Senate moderates. Democratic leaders have hoped to strike a deal that would cost a total of $2.1 trillion, but Manchin remains firm at his $1.5 trillion top line, less than half of what progressives want in the final bill.

Progressives have held firm on their demand to hold a vote on the social spending bill before the infrastructure legislation. They have repeatedly warned that they’ll sink the infrastructure bill if it comes to the floor before the social spending bill.

“We need a vote” rather than a framework agreement, said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) as she went into the caucus meeting.

The failure to pass an infrastructure bill on Thursday also puts highway and transit funding temporarily in a lurch, as that day was the deadline to renew surface transportation programs. Department of Transportation employees could face furloughs if the programs are not reauthorized, though lawmakers have discussed a temporary extension of the programs that could quickly pass through both chambers.

Democrats, however, are still hoping they can reach a deal on the broader framework Friday and then pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill. Their goal is to reach agreement on the legislation’s total cost and some of its major provisions.

Pelosi, for her part, said that the House would vote Friday on the bill as she left the Capitol building just after midnight. “There will be a vote today,” she said.

Party leaders used a procedural maneuver to avoid starting a new legislative day — a nod to moderates who had wanted a Thursday vote on the legislation.

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Milley: Afghan forces ‘not designed appropriately’ to secure nation in ‘lessons learned’ following withdrawal

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In an exclusive television interview with Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin, General Mark Milley said that one of the “lessons learned” from the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was the pitfalls realized in the Afghan security forces.  

“The Army itself – the army and the police forces were a mirror image in many ways – and we created and developed forces that looked like Western forces,” Milley explained. “I think one of the big lessons learned here is maybe those forces were not designed appropriately for the type of mission.”

MILLEY SAYS CIVIL WAR IN AFGHANISTAN ‘LIKELY’ AFTER US WITHDRAWAL, COULD LEAD TO ‘RECONSTITUTION OF AL QAEDA’

The general, who spoke to Fox News at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany, said the fall of the Afghan government occurred much sooner than officials had expected, despite thorough planning in the withdrawal of U.S. forces.  

“The collapse of the Afghan army happened at a much faster rate and [was] very unexpected by pretty much everybody,” he said. “And then with that is the collapse of the Afghan government.”

“Afghanistan has always been a very difficult issue,” he later added.

The general told Fox News that a lack of faith in the government by Afghan citizens ultimately enabled the Taliban takeover.

“One of the fundamental issues I think clearly is the corruption in the government…the government itself not having the legitimacy in the eyes of the people,” Milley said. “You saw what happened at the end. The senior government elites, they all just literally bugged out.”

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Milley said that despite the frustration that Americans have expressed following what President Biden described as a “messy” withdrawal, the U.S. was still able to coordinate the rapid evacuation of 124,000 Americans and Afghans. 

The administration has said it will continue its efforts to evacuate all Americans, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, and at-risk Afghans who wish to leave.

The general further sought to assure all service members and the families who lost loved ones in the War in Afghanistan that their efforts were not made in vain. 

“War is a horrible, terrible thing,” he said. “But I can tell you with a high degree of certainty that the troops that have fought in this for 20 years –  they made a difference.  

“They protected the United States from a kind of terror, from a terrorist attack for two decades,” he added. 

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Milley also recognized the 13 service members who were killed during a suicide bombing in Kabul during the final days of the evacuation. 

“Those 13 that were killed the other day at Abbey Gate, they didn’t die in vain, they died so that others will live free,” he added. 

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Could BYU secure Big 12 invitation as early as next week? One report says so

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Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Max Tooley (31) levels UCF Knights punt returner Amari Johnson (17) during the Boca Raton Bowl in Boca Raton, Fla., on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)

PROVO — If BYU wants to play football in the Big 12, the opportunity could come sooner rather than later.

The Action Network’s Brett McMurphy reported Friday that BYU and the American Athletic Conference trio of Cincinnati, Houston and UCF could receive invitations to join the Big 12 by the end of September. But that’s not the earliest timeline the Cougars could secure passage to the current Power Five league.

KHOU sports director Matt Musil, who covers the red Cougars for the eastern Texas television station, reported Friday that an invitation to join the Big 12 could come as early as next week for all three teams. That means the Cougars, as an FBS independent, could potentially join the conference as early as 2022.

“College Football sources are telling me that the proposed move by the #Big12 to bring BYU, Houston, Central Florida and Cincinnati into the league is basically a ‘done deal,'” Musil wrote on Twitter. “Formal invitations are expected to go out within the next 7-10 days.”

The Athletic reported Thursday that Big 12 expansion talks had focused on BYU and the American trio, and — as one can imagine — things have progressed quickly, even without either side publicly confirming mutual interest in one another.

Of course, there are a lot of contract details to work out. BYU has games scheduled through the 2035 season, including a long-ranging contract with Boise State — which is not on the Big 12’s top shelf of expansion candidates, according to McMurphy — that includes game dates most years through 2034.

The Cougars have at least four games scheduled through 2028, including eight or more games each year through 2026. How quickly could athletic director Tom Holmoe rearrange those contracts in order to join the Big 12?

Earlier reports indicated that the Big 12 would not be interested in expanding until 2025, when the league’s Grant-of-Rights expires and Texas and Oklahoma are set to depart for the Southeastern Conference — in exchange for 18 months’ notice and two years of revenue distribution. McMurphy said that amounts to around an $80 million exit fee per school.

But the Sooners and Longhorns could be inclined to join the SEC early, and other Big 12 schools may be inclined to allow them — for the right price. The conference is expected to take a pay cut from its new media rights deal that is currently set to expire in 2025, but the thinking is that bringing in a national brand like BYU, in addition to top AAC and Group of Five contenders like Cincinnati, UCF and Houston, could help offset some of that lost revenue.

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby speaks to reporters during NCAA college football Big 12 media days Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo: LM Otero, Associated Press)

Yahoo’s Pete Thamel said that a “reasonable expectation” would be for the entire quartet to join in 2023, with plans to eventually move to 14 full-time members. Texas and Oklahoma could stay for two seasons while the new schools get acclimated, as well.

The Big 12 will open discussions regarding a television contract set to expire in 2025 in two years, Thamel said, which makes 2023 an optimal year for entry of the four new schools.

As a private independent school, BYU does not disclose its full revenue streams. But the Cougars renewed an exclusive media rights deal with ESPN in 2020, adding a seven-year extension to air its games on the Worldwide Leader. Part of the deal also included a bowl-game contract with ESPN Events, including sending BYU to the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana, if they are bowl eligible and do not have a higher-end bowl (i.e. New Year’s Six or College Football Playoff) in 2021, 2023 and 2025.

ESPN also pays around $7 million annually to members of the AAC for exclusive rights to their games, which is believed to be close to but slightly under what BYU makes for its own deal. Industry estimates for media rights to the remaining Big 12 schools following the departure of Texas and Oklahoma project the schools to make between $10 and $15 million each.

The Cougars also aren’t necessarily required to inform anyone of their intent to move, and Holmoe has told media in the past that all contracts with ESPN have a contingency plan if BYU joins a conference — specifically a Power Five conference.

The American requires its members to give 27 months’ notice and pay a $10 million exit fee, though that number is negotiable. UConn recently left the AAC on just 12 months’ notice by paying $17 million and re-joined the basketball-centric Big East while going independent in football.

BYU is also a member of the West Coast Conference in most other sports, including men’s and women’s basketball. The conference isn’t known to require a significant exit strategy in the past — league power Gonzaga has somewhat openly flirted with other conferences, for example — but the Cougars would certainly like to give the consortium of religious-based universities based mostly in California as much notice of an exit as possible.

The Cougars could also join the Big 12 as a football-only member, alleviating many of those concerns, as well as BYU’s oft-maligned policy prohibiting games and practices on Sundays. But the preferred plan for the Big 12 is to add BYU in all sports, McMurphy reported.

“There’s no definitive date (when the official invites would be extended), but I think it’s better it happens in September, rather than later on,” the veteran college football reporter wrote. “Particularly with those four (BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, UCF).”

The next step, then, belongs to the Cougars.

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WhatsApp is testing secure cloud backups for Android users

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WhatsApp chats already have end-to-end encryption, but what about your online backups? They’ll soon be covered, too. As The Verge notes, WABetaInfo has discovered that the latest WhatsApp beta for Android (2.21.15.5) includes a test for end-to-end encrypted cloud backups. Opt in and you don’t have to worry that hackers or spies will easily read your conversation history.

There are some caveats. You’ll need to create a separate password for restoring your backups, and you can’t get them back if you both lose your phone and forget that password. You can alternately create a 64-digit encryption key, but you’re also in trouble if you lose that key.

It’s not certain that WhatsApp will deploy secure cloud backups with the next stable release, so you might not want to count on it in the near future. It’s also unclear if everyone using the new beta gets the same backup functionality.

The timing is apt, at least. WhatsApp just started testing multi-device syncing that isn’t dependent on a phone connection. These encrypted backups don’t appear to be available across devices, but they could prove reassuring as people depend more and more on WhatsApp for chats on all their gadgets.

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WWE And Investors Secure Approval For $39 Million Settlement

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WWE and investors who say the company misled them about problems with business ties to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have secured final approval for a $39 million settlement.

We noted back in late November 2020 that a SEC filing by WWE revealed that the company closed on a $39 million settlement for a class action lawsuit led by the Firefighters’ Pension System of the Kansas City, Missouri Trust. The suit, originally filed in March 2020, alleged that WWE executives deceived investors over their business dealings in Saudi Arabia, inflating the company stock and selling more than $280 million worth of shares at fraudulently inflated prices. The suit had been consolidated by six different law firms, and included multiple separate suits, including one filed by the City of Warren, Michigan Police & Fire Retirement System. It alleged that WWE officials failed to disclose how the expected business agreements with Saudi Arabia for Middle Eastern TV deal had not been consummated, but that by allowing investors to believe otherwise, the company had caused the stock to rise when it should not have.

In an update, WWE and the investors secured final approval for the $39 million settlement in federal court in New York last week, according to Bloomberg Law. Judge Jed S. Rakoff of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York gave his final sign-off to the settlement in an order docketed last Thursday.

The cash deal represents around 18.2% of estimated classwide damages, investors told the court when they sought the preliminary approval in 2020. Judge Rakoff’s approval comes after he rejected WWE’s bid to dismiss the suit in late 2020. He then preliminary approved the settlement in March of this year.

There were no objections to the settlement. The settlement class consists of everyone who acquired WWE common stock from February 7, 2019 through February 5, 2020, and lost money as a result, with exceptions for those with other close ties to the company.

Labaton Sucharow LLP of New York City, lead counsel on the suit, will get $7.02 million in attorney’s fees, which translates to 18% of the settlement fund. The law firm will also get more than $468,000 as reimbursement for litigation expenses.

The pension fund representing the investors as lead plaintiff, which was the Firefighters’ Pension System of the Kansas City, Missouri Trust, will receive more than $6,200 as reimbursement of its reasonable costs and expenses, the judge ruled.

WWE did not admit any fault. The company was represented by two firms – Day Pitney LLP and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

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Ukraine vs. England Euro 2020 score: Harry Kane scores twice as Three Lions secure semifinal berth

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England are into the 2020 UEFA European Championship semifinals after crushing Ukraine 4-0 at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.

Harry Kane scored once in either half as the Three Lions scored three times inside the opening 20 minutes of the second half to put the game beyond the Ukrainians.

Raheem Sterling teed Kane up brilliantly for the opener inside of five minutes in Italy but it took until just after the break for Gareth Southgate’s men to double their lead.

Luke Shaw was the provider this time as Harry Maguire headed home to make life difficult for Andriy Shevchenko’s side after they were already forced into a change.

Shaw assisted another goal just four minutes later as Kane added his second and Mason Mount was the provider for Jordan Henderson as the English booked their place against Denmark with an impressive win.

Some takeaways.

England early birds

Ukraine spent the majority of the first half getting back into the contest only to lose it at the very start of the second with England twice striking early to take the sting out of their opponents.

Although it is far from an exact science, scoring so early is important for this English side as it settles any nerves and forces the opposition to take the game to Southgate’s men, a tactical situation in which they thrive.

The Three Lions will need to be similarly switched on against Denmark next as the Scandinavians promise to be a different proposition entirely.

Shaw service

Luke Shaw has emerged as a key component in this England side and his two assists in Rome were no less than the Manchester United man deserves, adding to his assist against Germany and a star turn against Czech Republic.

If the English can continue to tap into the 25-year-old’s rich run of form, then they should be able to create opportunities against a Danish defense even though that side will not capitulate like Ukraine’s back line.

Commanding Kane

Criticized for his lack of goals up until his Germany strike, Kane is well and truly motoring now with three from his past two outings and the Tottenham Hotspur (at least for now) man is like a new player with that injection of confidence which will make him a marked man against Denmark.

His understanding with Sterling and ability to profit from Shaw’s good work makes England’s left side particularly important for Southgate’s men heading into the semifinals.

Danish danger

With all due respect to Ukraine, Denmark will be an entirely different beast and promise to be a tough test of England’s credentials as possible champions.

The Scandinavians have done incredibly well to overcome major adversity to get this far, and they will want to go at least one step further after seeing off the Czech Republic.

Not only does this semifinal promise to be a fantastic decider for one of the two finalists, it has the makings of a classic in a tournament of great entertainment already.

With England yet to concede all tournament, only the Danes and the in-form Kasper Dolberg now stand in their way as they target a potential final against Italy or Spain.

Ukraine 0, England 4 (FT)

England: ⚽ Harry Kane (4′)
England: ⚽ Harry Maguire (46′)
England: ⚽ Harry Kane (50′)
England: ⚽ Henderson (63′)

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Illinois vs. Ohio State score: Illini secure first Big Ten Tournament title since 2005 with win over Buckeyes

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The Big Ten delivered all season while cementing its place as the top conference in college basketball, and Sunday’s conference tournament final served as a fitting cap. No. 2 seed Illinois outlasted No. 5 seed Ohio State 91-88 in an overtime battle of heavyweights destined for great seeds in the NCAA Tournament.

Ohio State battled back from an early 27-10 deficit to take their first lead of the game with 5:35 left. But the Illini found their footing from there to lock up their first conference tournament title since 2005. That 2005 team went on to appear in the national title game, and this team has similar aspirations as it heads to the Big Dance with a 23-6 record.

Despite the final loss, the Big Ten Tournament represented a return to form for Ohio State (21-9), which had dropped four straight to close the regular season. The Buckeyes won three close games — including an overtime victory against Purdue in the quarterfinals and a dramatic victory over rival Michigan in Saturday’s semifinals — to reach the final. Duane Washington Jr. led the Buckeyes with 32 points on Sunday.

But in the end, an Illinois team led by star guard Ayo Dosunmu and center Kofi Cockburn proved too much to handle as the Illini captured a 2-1 lead in the season series with Ohio State. The duo also had plenty of help Sunday as Illinois saw six players reach double figures.

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Below is the complete schedule and results from the tournament. For a look at the updated Big Ten Tournament bracket, click here. 

2021 Big Ten Tournament schedule, scores

Location: Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis
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All times Eastern; some start times approximated

First round — Wednesday, March 10
Game 1: No. 13 Minnesota 51, No. 12 Northwestern 46 | Recap
Game 2: No. 11 Penn State 72, No. 14 Nebraska 66 | Recap

Second round — Thursday, March 11
Game 3: No. 8 Maryland 68, No. 9 Michigan State 57 | Recap 
Game 4: No. 5 Ohio State 79,  No. 13 Minnesota 75 | Recap
Game 5: No. 7 Rutgers 61, No. 10 Indiana 50 | Recap
Game 6: No. 6 Wisconsin 75, No. 11 Penn State 74 | Recap

Quarterfinals — Friday, March 12
Game 7: No. 1 Michigan 79, No. 8 Maryland 66 | Recap
Game 8: No. 5 Ohio State 87, No. 4 Purdue 78 (OT) | Recap
Game 9: No. 2 Illinois 90, No. 7 Rutgers 68 | Recap
Game 10: No. 3 Iowa 62, No. 6 Wisconsin 57 | Recap

Semifinals — Saturday, March 13
Game 11: No. 5 Ohio State 68, No. 1 Michigan 67 | Recap
Game 12: No. 2 Illinois 82, No. 3 Iowa 71 | Recap

Big Ten Tournament Championship Game — Sunday, March 14
Game 13: No. 2 Illinois 91, No. 5 Ohio State 88 | Recap

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Secure the retirement of your dreams with these easy moves

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Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management CEO Phil Blancato shares his advice for saving for the golden years.

Retiring can be a daunting prospect. When you’re used to collecting a steady paycheck, the idea of losing it and relying on savings and Social Security can be overwhelming.

The good news? A few simple moves on your part could set the stage for the retirement you’ve always imagined — one that’s fulfilling and devoid of financial stress. Here’s how to pull that off.

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1. Save from an early age

Giving your savings time to grow is just about the best thing you can do for your retirement. Imagine you start socking away $300 a month at age 22, right when you first enter the workforce. If you invest that money at an average annual 7% return (more on that in a minute), you’ll wind up with just over $1 million by the time you reach age 67. Wait just five years to begin saving, however, and you’ll end up with $719,000. That’s still impressive, but it’s a lot less money to live on.

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2. Save aggressively

The 7% return we just used in our example? That assumes an IRA or 401(k) that’s invested heavily in stocks. If you play it safe with your investments, you could end up scoring a much lower return that limits your savings’ growth. If you were to go heavy on bonds in your retirement plan, you might only enjoy an average annual 4% return on your investments. And in that case, you’ll end up with just $436,000 instead of over $1 million, assuming that same $300 monthly contribution and 45-year savings window.

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3. Stay out of debt

Racking up debt can wreck your retirement, even if you accrue that debt years before your career ends. First of all, the more debt you accumulate, the more money you’ll throw away paying interest, and the less money you’ll have the option to save. Additionally, if you carry debt into retirement, it’ll be one more monthly expense you’ll need to grapple with, straining your Social Security benefits and retirement plan withdrawals. A better bet is to steer clear of unhealthy debt and limit yourself to the good kind, like mortgage debt or a car loan as needed.

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4. Grow your Social Security benefits

While you should make every effort to save a nice amount of money to supplement your Social Security benefits, you’ll still want those payments to be as generous as possible. And one guaranteed way to get more money from Social Security is to simply delay your benefits past full retirement age, which is when you’re entitled to your full monthly benefit based on your wage history. For each year you hold off on filing past that point, your benefits increase by 8%, up until age 70. Wait long enough, and you could end up sitting on thousands of dollars in extra benefits per year.

Maybe your dream retirement involves exotic vacations and dinners at fine restaurants. Or maybe it means getting to stay in the home you raised your children in and enjoying local activities and hobbies. No matter your vision, these simple moves could be your ticket to fulfilling the goals you set for yourself.

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