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Q: Don’t Alec Burks and Pelle Larson deserve more minutes over Terry Rozier when he comes back? They both give us better size on defense, more efficient passing and the team ran a lot smoother without Rozier. – Amparo, Delray Beach. A: Ultimately, this bench will be largely utilized on an as-needed basis.

Stephen Bannon is the puppeteer. Donald Trump is the puppet. That’s how it has always been. Bannon is the genius with an absolute understanding of the mood of the voting public, much like Karl Rove and James Carville. Bannon orchestrated Trump’s rise and encouraged him to name Matt Gaetz as attorney general.

Florida’s population continues to grow — and for good reason. With its great weather, abundance of activities and overall quality of life, Florida is a wonderful place to live. Having grown up in Michigan, but a Sunshine State resident for 15 years now, I certainly don’t miss those snowy winters. As we have all seen over the last few months, however, a downside to the tropical weather is the hurricanes, which are particularly hard on our state’s vulnerable populations, including older adults and those who are disabled.

Today is Monday, Nov. 25, the 330th day of 2024. There are 36 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 25, 1963, the body of President John F. Kennedy was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery after a funeral procession through Washington; an estimated 1 million people lined the procession route. Also on this date: In 1783, following the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, the last remaining British troops in the United States were evacuated from New York City. Related Articles National News | Trump is running his transition team on secret money National News | After statewide losses and local victories, Broward Democratic leader moves to oust county party chair National News | Today in History: November 24, Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald National News | Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of ‘Love Connection’ and ‘Scrabble,’ dies at 83 National News | Trump’s trade agenda could benefit friends and punish rivals In 1961, the USS Enterprise was commissioned; it was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and remains the longest naval vessel ever built, at 1,123 feet (342 meters). In 1986, the Iran-Contra affair erupted as President Ronald Reagan and Attorney General Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran had been diverted to Nicaraguan rebels. In 1999, Elian Gonzalez, a 5-year-old Cuban boy, was rescued by a pair of sport fishermen off the coast of Florida, setting off an international custody battle. In 2001, as the war in Afghanistan entered its eighth week, CIA officer Johnny “Mike” Spann was killed during a prison uprising in Mazar-e-Sharif, becoming America’s first combat casualty of the conflict. In 2016, Fidel Castro, who led his rebels to a victorious revolution in 1959, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.

General Daily Insight for November 25, 2024 Matters of the mind are likely to be frustrating at present. When the nervous Virgo Moon opposes nebulous Neptune, we may believe that having more information would increase our emotional security. Luna then shifts into social Libra and trines profound Pluto, so answers could be available if we have the patience to ask around.

By The Associated Press CHARLESTON, S. C. (AP) — Chaunce Jenkins’ 15 points helped Seton Hall defeat Florida Atlantic 63-61 on Sunday night in the third-place game at the Charleston Classic. Jenkins went 5 of 15 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Pirates (4-3). Scotty Middleton scored 10 points while finishing 4 of 4 from the floor.