What are the chances that @deepseek_ai’s hedge fund affiliate made a fortune yesterday with short-dated puts on @nvidia, power companies, etc.? A fortune could have been made.

COLBY 29’ I am blessed to announce my commitment to play football at Colby College. I want to first thank God for blessing me with this opportunity and thank my Dad, my Mom, my entire family, my Coaches, my teammates, and everyone who supported me along the way. Go Mules!

Some thoughts as a High School Recruiting Coordinator: The current state of high school football recruiting is deeply concerning. The transfer portal has completely shifted college recruiting priorities, leaving little to no room for high school athletes unless they are the “elite of the elite.” This trend isn’t just affecting Division 1—it’s trickling down to D2, D3, and NAIA levels as well. Opportunities are drying up, and high school athletes are caught in the middle. For years, these kids have battled the lingering effects of “COVID classes” taking up roster spots. Now, with roster caps and the obsession with experienced players in the portal, many talented high school players are being overlooked. Are we pushing an entire generation of high school athletes toward Juco programs as their only viable option? What does this mean for the future of the sport? How does football, at all levels, continue to replenish talent under these conditions? At this rate, it’s hard not to question how many college football programs will even exist in 10 years. One thing is crystal clear: Grades have never been more important. With Division 1 scholarships becoming harder to secure straight out of high school, academic success can open doors where athletic opportunities may be dwindling. It’s not just about talent anymore; it’s about being prepared in every way possible. We need to have an honest conversation about how the transfer portal, roster caps, and extended eligibility are impacting high school football players. College football is at a crossroads, and unless we address these challenges, the pipeline of talent—and the sport itself—will continue to erode. @RecruitGeorgia

I wanted to read the full 1,500+ page bill & speak with key leaders before forming an opinion. Having done that, here's my view: it's full of excessive spending, special interest giveaways & pork barrel politics. If Congress wants to get serious about government efficiency, they should VOTE NO. Keeping the government open until March 14 will cost ~$380BN by itself, but the true cost of this omnibus CR is far greater due to new spending. Renewing the Farm Bill for an extra year: ~$130BN. Disaster relief: $100BN. Stimulus for farmers: $10BN. The Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement: $8BN. The proposal adds at least 65 cents of new spending for every dollar of continued discretionary spending. The legislation will end up hurting many of the people it purports to help. Debt-fueled spending sprees may "feel good" today, but it's like showering cocaine on an addict: it's not compassion, it's cruelty. Farmers will see more land sold to foreign buyers when taxes inevitably rise to meet our obligations. Our children will be saddled with crippling debt. Interest payments will be the largest item in our national budget. Congress has known about this deadline since they created it in late September. There's no reason why this couldn't have gone through the standard process, instead of being rushed to a vote right before Congressmen want to go home for the holidays. The urgency is 100% manufactured & designed to avoid serious public debate.   The bill could have easily been under 20 pages. Instead, there are dozens of unrelated policy items crammed into the 1,547 pages of this bill. There's no legitimate reason for them to be voted on as a package deal by a lame-duck Congress. 72 pages worth of “Pandemic Preparedness and Response” policy; renewal of the much-criticized "Global Engagement Center," a key player in the federal censorship state; 17 different pieces of Commerce legislation; paving the way for a new football stadium in D.C.; a pay raise for Congressmen & Senators and making them eligible for Federal Employee Health Benefits. It's indefensible to ram these measures through at the last second without debate. We're grateful for DOGE's warm reception on Capitol Hill. Nearly everyone agrees we need a smaller & more streamlined federal government, but actions speak louder than words. This is an early test. The bill should fail.

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2024 USA TODAY NETWORK All-New Jersey football teams: Defense

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Hey @DelbartonFB @DelbartonSports fans! Vote now for Brock Dandridge to win JSZ’s 2024 Touchdown Run of the year for this tremendous 51 yard TD run in a game where Dandridge had 2 Rushing TD's to go along with 212 yards on the ground. Cast your votes here:

BREAKING 🚨 - FBI joins Investigation into Mysterious car sized drones/UFOs hovering over Morris County NJ for 12+ hours. Video is plentiful in this case, including from local police, and residents.

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Check out my senior season highlights: 122 Tackles 12.5 TFL's 7 Sacks @Coach_Leo24