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Greensburg opened up EIAC play by hosting Franklin County Saturday. The Pirates overcame a slow second quarter with a big third quarter and then held off the Wildcats to post the 48-45 victory. Greensburg evens its overall record at 3-3 and moves to 1-0 in the EIAC. Franklin County drops to 1-5 overall and 0-4 in the EIAC. The Pirates jumped out to a 16-9 lead after the first quarter. Greensburg hit only one bucket in the second quarter and was held to just four points as Franklin County cut the deficit to 20-17 at the half. Out of the break, the Pirates poured in 18 points in the third quarter to extend their lead to 38-29 heading to the final quarter. Franklin County cut the deficit to six with 1:23 to play and then to 44-41 on a 3-pointer by Isaiah Kemp with one minute left in the game. Free throws by Andrew Bowman and Reece Beaver pushed the Greensburg lead back to five at 47-42. A Landon Johnson 3-pointer for the Wildcats from the left wing cut the deficit to 47-45 with :08.4 to play. Greensburg’s Jack McKinsey hit a free throw to extend the lead to 48-45 and Franklin County last second deep 3-point attempt came up short as the Pirates held on for the conference win. For the Pirates, Jacoby Miller and McKinsey both scored in double figures with 14 and 10 points respectively. Beaver scored nine points followed by Bowman seven, Lance Coy six and Ethan Smith two. Beaver and Coy shared team-high honors with four rebounds each. Smith, Logan Simpson and Bowman all grabbed three rebounds. Smith dished out a team-high three assists. The first meeting of the season between Batesville and East Central is the non-conference game. The host Bulldogs took a 6-point lead after the first quarter and led at each quarter break en route to a 60-56 victory. Batesville improves to 3-2 on the season. East Central falls to 1-4. The Bulldogs led 14-8 after the first quarter. East Central cut the deficit by two in the second quarter, but still trailed at the half 25-21. Batesville outscored the Trojans 17-14 in the third quarter and held off a 21-18 run by the Trojans in the fourth quarter to get the 4-point victory. Brayden Maple led the Bulldogs in scoring with 19 points. Cade Kaiser finished with 18 points. James Hughes scored eight points followed by Kamryn Holcomb seven, Trenten Luers five, Cayden Drake two and Ethan Schneider one. Kaiser grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds. Hughes dished out a team-high five assists. In the junior varsity game, East Central led 21-4 after the first quarter and went on to the 57-32 victory. For Batesville, Cole Abrams led in scoring with 13 points followed by Levi Hunt seven, Winston Garrett four, Braydin Hughes four, Preston Blessing two and Lincoln Garrett two. The first and fourth quarters were the doom for the Chargers at Triton Central Saturday. North was outscored 12-2 in the first quarter and 23-14 in the fourth quarter as the Tigers posted the 65-44 victory over the Chargers. North falls to 2-5 on the season. The Chargers are off until noon Jan. 2 when they take on Shelbyville (6-2) in the Bob Wettig Tournament hosted by Richmond. Triton Central improves to 4-3. North outscored the Tigers in the middle two quarters 28-27, but the big first and fourth quarters by the home squad was too much to overcome. North is led by Owen Eldridge with 12 points. Brady Mauer scored nine points. Cooper Parmer scored seven points followed by Logan O’Dell six, Owen Rennekamp five, Sam Crowell three and Mason Morris two. Silas Blair led Triton Central with 22 points. Eli Sego added 14 points and Cael Butler had 13 points. Good starts to both the first half and second half led the visiting Raiders of South Ripley to the 69-37 victory over South Decatur. South Ripley improves to 7-0. The Cougars fall to 0-6. The Raiders took a 15-2 lead after the first quarter. South Ripley took a 33-15 lead to the half. In the third quarter, the Raiders outscored South Decatur 25-11. Both teams scored 11 points in the fourth for the final of 69-37. For the Cougars, Karson Templeton and Drake Scaggs both scored 11 points. Aidan Bryant scored eight points and Lucas Ballard scored seven points. Scaggs grabbed a team-high nine rebounds and dished out a team-high eight assists. EIAC Friday Connersville 47, South Dearborn 39 Lawrenceburg 45, Rushville 31 Saturday Batesville 60, East Central 56 Greenfield 74, Lawrenceburg 44 Greensburg 48, Franklin County 45 Richmond 44, Connersville 35 Seton Catholic 42, Rushville 37 MHC Friday Hauser 70, Edinburgh 29 Saturday Morristown 76, Blue River 42 South Ripley 69, South Decatur 37 Trinity Lutheran 52, Edinburgh 51 Triton Central 62, North Decatur 44 Waldron 45, Southwestern 44COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday as Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag and were met by Buckeyes who confronted them. Police had to use pepper spray to break up the players, who threw punches and shoves in the melee that overshadowed the rivalry game. Ohio State police said in a statement “multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray.” Ohio State police will investigate the fight, according to the statement. After the Ohio State players confronted their bitter rivals at midfield, defensive end Jack Sawyer grabbed the top of the Wolverines' flag and ripped it off the pole as the brawl moved toward the Michigan bench. Eventually, police officers rushed into the ugly scene. Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he understood the actions of his players. “There are some prideful guys on our team who weren't going to sit back and let that happen,” Day said. The two Ohio State players made available after the game brushed off questions about it. Michigan running back Kalel Mullings, who rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown, didn't like how the Buckeyes players involved themselves in the Wolverines' postgame celebration. He called it “classless.” “For such a great game, you hate to see stuff like that after the game," he said in an on-field interview with Fox Sports. “It’s just bad for the sport, bad for college football. But at the end of the day, you know some people got to — they got to learn how to lose, man. ... We had 60 minutes, we had four quarters, to do all that fighting.” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said everybody needs to do better. “So much emotions on both sides," he said. "Rivalry games get heated, especially this one. It’s the biggest one in the country, so we got to handle that better.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF coach Gus Malzahn is resigning after four seasons with the school. ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report the move, which will see Malzahn to leave to take the offensive coordinator job at Florida State. Malzahn previously worked with FSU coach Mike Norvell during their time at Tulsa under then-coach Todd Graham from 2007-08. The Knights ended a disappointing 4-8 season in which they lost eight of their last nine games, the longest losing streak since 2015. Malzahn, 59, was in the fourth year of a contract through 2028. His buyout, it is reported, would have been $13.75 million. He finished 27-25 at UCF but lost 16 of his last 22 games and was a dismal 4-14 in two seasons in the Big 12. After back-to-back nine-win seasons in 2021-22, the Knights went 6-7 in 2023 and 4-8 in 2024. This season started with high expectations as Malzahn made sweeping changes to the program. He retooled the strength and conditioning department and hired Ted Roof and Tim Harris Jr. as defensive and offensive coordinators, respectively. He also added nearly 50 new players to the roster, leaning heavily on the transfer market. UCF started by winning its first three games against New Hampshire, Sam Houston and a thrilling comeback at TCU, but offensive struggles saw the Knights tumble through a TBD-game losing streak to finish the season. Terry Mohajir hired Malzahn on Feb. 15, 2021, six days after he was hired to replace Danny White. The move came eight weeks after Malzahn had been fired at Auburn after eight seasons of coaching the Tigers. The two briefly worked together at Arkansas State in 2012 before Malzahn left for the Auburn job. “When he [Mohajir] offered the job, I was like, ‘I’m in.’ There wasn’t thinking about or talking about ...,” Malzahn said during his introductory press conference. “This will be one of the best programs in college football in a short time. This is a job that I plan on being here and building it.” UCF opened the 2021 season with non-conference wins over Boise State and Bethune-Cookman before traveling to Louisville on Sept. 17, where quarterback Dillon Gabriel suffered a fractured collarbone in the final minute of a 42-35 loss. Backup Mikey Keene would finish out the season as Gabriel announced his intention to transfer. The Knights would finish the season on the plus side by accepting a bid to join the Big 12 Conference in September and then by defeating Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl. Malzahn struck transfer portal gold in the offseason when he signed former Ole Miss quarterback John Rhys Plumlee. Plumlee, a two-sport star with the Rebels, helped guide UCF to the American Athletic Conference Championship in its final season. However, Plumlee’s injury forced the Knights to go with Keene and freshman Thomas Castellanos. The team finished with losses to Tulane in the conference championship and Duke in the Military Bowl. Plumlee would return in 2023 as UCF transitioned to the Big 12 but would go down with a knee injury in the final minute of the Knights’ 18-16 win at Boise State on Sept. 9. He would miss the next four games as backup Timmy McClain took over the team. Even on his return, Plumlee couldn’t help UCF, on a five-game losing streak to open conference play. The Knights got their first Big 12 win at Cincinnati on Nov. 4 and upset No. 15 Oklahoma State the following week, but the team still needed a win over Houston in the regular-season finale to secure a bowl bid for the eighth straight season. From the moment Malzahn stepped on campus, he prioritized recruiting, particularly in Central Florida. “We’re going to recruit like our hair’s on fire,” Malzahn said at the time. “We’re going to go after the best players in America and we’re not backing down to anybody.” From 2007 to 2020, UCF signed 10 four-star high school and junior college prospects. Eight four-star prospects were in the three recruiting classes signed under Malzahn. The 2024 recruiting class earned a composite ranking of 39 from 247Sports, the highest-ranked class in school history. The 2025 recruiting class is ranked No. 41 and has commitments from three four-star prospects. Malzahn has always leaned on the transfer market, signing 60 players over the past three seasons. Some have paid huge dividends, such as Javon Baker, Lee Hunter, Kobe Hudson, Tylan Grable, Bula Schmidt, Amari Kight, Marcellus Marshall, Trent Whittemore, Gage King, Ethan Barr, Deshawn Pace and Plumlee. Others haven’t been as successful, such as quarterback KJ Jefferson, who started the first five games of this season before being benched for poor performance. Jefferson’s struggles forced the Knights to play musical chairs at quarterback, with true freshman EJ Colson, redshirt sophomore Jacurri Brown and redshirt freshman Dylan Rizk all seeing action at one point or another this season. This season’s struggles led to several players utilizing the NCAA’s redshirt rule after four games, including starting slot receiver Xavier Townsend and kicker Colton Boomer, who have also entered the transfer portal. Defensive end Kaven Call posted a letter to Malzahn on Twitter in which he accused the UCF coaching staff of recently kicking him off the team when he requested to be redshirted. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. 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Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders, Daniels has been their starter all season and one of football’s breakout stars . Penix, taken eighth in a move coach Raheem Morris joked “shocked the world,” waited behind Kirk Cousins until usurping the veteran and making his first pro start last week. On Sunday night, they’ll face off in the league’s first prime-time showdown of rookie QBs selected in the first round, and the spotlight is bright with significant playoff implications at stake. “I’m happy for him — he waited his time,” Daniels said of Penix. “He’s a phenomenal player in my eyes, and I’m excited to be able to match up against him.” Daniels and the Commanders (10-5) are in the playoffs with a win. They might already be in before kickoff if Tampa Bay loses at home to Carolina, though the Buccaneers are 8-point favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook. Washington is favored by 4 against the Falcons (8-7), who are vying with the Bucs for the NFC South title and a home playoff game and also in contention with the Commanders and others for the conference’s wild-card spots. RELATED COVERAGE Dolphins are on the outside of AFC playoffs and need help and a win over Browns to have any chance Bills seek to shore up playoff positioning in hosting Jets team looking ahead to uncertain offseason Surging Rams host the eliminated Cardinals in the rematch of a rare blowout loss for Sean McVay “The reality is that you fight, you fight, you fight and you put yourself in a position to go out there and win your division,” Penix said. “You put yourself in a chance to get yourself to qualify for extra play. We’re right in the mix of doing that, and we’ve got to go do it and finish.” Daniels, who threw five touchdown passes to beat Philadelphia last week and end the Eagles’ winning streak at 10 games, is the prohibitive favorite to win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards in a rout of the New York Giants that included two touchdowns by Atlanta’s defense and two on the ground from running back Bijan Robinson. “I was really pleased with his composure, his poise, his ability to click through progressions,” Morris said. “Realistically, it was a pretty clean game at the quarterback position. I’m very pleased with what he did and how he did it and the support that he had around him.” Coaching connection Washington’s Dan Quinn is facing the Falcons as a head coach for the first time since they fired him in 2020. He was replaced then on an interim basis by Morris, who was an assistant on his staff in Atlanta the entire time Quinn was in charge, including the run to the Super Bowl in the 2016 season. “It’s always fun to play against your friends, your confidants, your mentors — whatever you want to look at it as — that we’ve been able to grow up with throughout this whole process,” said Morris, who was an assistant in Washington from 2012-14 under Mike Shanahan and interviewed for the Commanders job last winter. “Dan coaching me in college,” Morris added, “and then having a chance to work together and then having a chance to really follow the same path to the National Football League and then to now being in a fortunate position to be head coaches in this awesome league and having a chance to compete against each other at a very high level with high stakes on the line in prime time and all of those things — I just enjoy those moments of being able to go against guys that you care about.” Morris said conversations from their close working relationship, which dates to their time together at Hofstra, are on a break right now. “Obviously you swap texts on normal weeks,” Morris said. “I won’t talk to him this week. I’ll ban him. I’ll block him on the phone.” More zip leads to more drops Penix’s results would have been even more impressive if not for some drops by receivers. Ray-Ray McCloud and Drake London had miscues on Atlanta’s opening drive. Tight end Kyle Pitts bobbled a pass later that led to Penix’s interception. Serving as scout-team QB while Cousins was the starter , Penix had little practice time with the first-string offense before last week. As a left-hander, Penix gives receivers a different look, but perhaps the biggest adjustment was the added zip on his passes when compared with Cousins. “We kind of talked about that,” Morris said. “We figured that would happen. ... We talked about the reps with these guys, not having as many. So, things like that are going to happen. But I do like the fact that we’re able to keep playing and pushing and watch the guys get better and better as we went. Fuller strength The Commanders are expected to get two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen back after surgery in October to repair a torn pectoral muscle initially looked to be season-ending . “We know the caliber of Jon and what he can bring,” Quinn said. “He’s strong. He’s tough. So when that does happen, that’ll be something that will definitely bring energy to our defense.” Allen had 15 tackles and two sacks in five-plus games before getting injured at Baltimore on Oct. 13. Sacks on the rise After ranking last in the league with 10 sacks through the first 11 games, Atlanta’s long-struggling pass rush has enjoyed a dramatic surge. The Falcons have at least three in four consecutive games, the longest active streak in the league, with 16 total over this stretch. Arnold Ebiketie recorded his fifth sack and recovered a fumble against the Giants, and Kaden Elliss had a strip sack. Elliss also has five sacks and has dropped opposing QBs in four consecutive games: the longest streak by a Falcons defender since Patrick Kerney’s five in a row in 2001. ___ AP Sports Writer Charles Odum contributed. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLDOWNING Street yesterday rejected claims by allies of Donald Trump that Lord Peter Mandelson is an “absolute moron”. No10 backed Britain's incoming ambassador to the US , describing him as a “significant asset” to diplomacy. It came after Chris LaCivita , a top aide to Trump during his 2024 campaign, slammed Sir Keir Starmer’s choice for the UK’s top representative in Washington . On social media Mr LaCivita told the Labour grandee he “should stay home” and praised his predecessor Dame Karen Pierce as a “professional universally respected ambassador”. But on Monday a spokesperson for Sir Keir Starmer hit back: “His appointment shows just how seriously we're taking this relationship. "He has got extensive foreign policy and economic policy expertise, particularly in the crucial issues of trade, business links. Read More on Politics “He's got experience at the highest levels of government and it will be a significant asset in the UK's relationship with the United States." Lord Mandelson , who will take up the post in early 2025, has suggested Nigel Farage , a pal of Trump, could help form a “bridge” between the Republican Party and Labour . Asked whether the PM wants to see the Labour grandee and Reform chief band together, the Downing Street spokesperson said: "The Prime Minister already started to begin to build a relationship with president-elect Trump.” He added the pair had a "good phone call" last week and enjoyed a two-hour slap-up dinner in New York in September. Most read in The Sun

The Argentine government has accused a former ambassador to Venezuela of treason after he arranged for the delivery of a letter to an Argentine military police officer detained on espionage charges. Officer Nahuel Agustín Gallo was arrested on espionage charges when he entered the Caribbean country on December 8. His family says he was going to visit his Venezuelan partner, who had returned to care for her mother, and their son. Oscar Laborde, Argentina’s representative in Caracas between 2022 and 2023 during Alberto Fernández’s administration, negotiated with the Venezuelan government to send a letter to Gallo from his family. “Far from defending the human rights of the ‘disappeared’ officer, what he did was to unduly superimpose himself on the international diplomatic efforts of the Argentine Republic in order to justify the openly criminal conduct of the Venezuelan authorities,” the security ministry wrote in a 16-page complaint filed Thursday. Officials added that Laborde had initiated negotiations with the Venezuelan government without formal authorization from Argentina. The case is now in the hands of Federal Judge Daniel Rafecas. Fernando Soto, the Security Ministry’s National Director of Regulation and Judicial Liaison, told the Herald that Laborde had cast doubts about Gallo’s presence in Venezuela in multiple interviews, fueling Caracas’ theory that the officer was a spy. “He clearly has the decision to favor Maduro’s dictatorship,” Soto said. Soto added that Laborde’s interview comments that Gallo is faring well “cover up a forced disappearance.” “Why is he saying that? He doesn’t know and he says it to cover up for Venezuela. If he does have information, then that’s worse.” He said that there are no official reports on Gallo’s whereabouts, and that confidential investigations are being carried out by the Ministry of Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “I am sorry that this humanitarian action has been interpreted as trying to humanize the regime,” Laborde said in an interview about the letter with the AM 750 radio station on Thursday. Laborde explained that he contacted Venezuela’s Attorney General, whom he knew from his tenure as ambassador, with the permission of Gallo’s mother. “The Argentine government had not done anything about the issue,” he said, adding that the administration had not named a lawyer in the case. Gallo’s family requested his help through social leader and former presidential candidate Juan Grabois. “The letter was sent at the request of the family, who trusted me — a lawyer specialized in international public law — to ensure it reached him. We fulfilled our objective,” he wrote on X . He asked Argentina’s Security Minister Patricia Bullrich to include him in the complaint. “It is perhaps the only issue in which I am willing to collaborate with our authorities for a national objective: the protection of the rights of the military police officer Nahuel Gallo,” he added. Soto said that, while Laborde’s collaboration with the Venezuelan regime is a matter of public record, when it comes to Grabois there is proof only that he is close to Gallo’s family. However, he did not rule out the possibility of amplifying the complaint if new evidence arises. The Venezuelan government admitted on December 16 to having arrested Gallo , with Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello accusing him of being “on a mission” in the country. Last week, Bullrich claimed that the allegations that he is a spy are “stupid and unserious.”

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF coach Gus Malzahn is resigning after four seasons with the school. ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report the move, which will see Malzahn to leave to take the offensive coordinator job at Florida State. Malzahn previously worked with FSU coach Mike Norvell during their time at Tulsa under then-coach Todd Graham from 2007-08. The Knights ended a disappointing 4-8 season in which they lost eight of their last nine games, the longest losing streak since 2015. Malzahn, 59, was in the fourth year of a contract through 2028. His buyout, it is reported, would have been $13.75 million. He finished 27-25 at UCF but lost 16 of his last 22 games and was a dismal 4-14 in two seasons in the Big 12. After back-to-back nine-win seasons in 2021-22, the Knights went 6-7 in 2023 and 4-8 in 2024. This season started with high expectations as Malzahn made sweeping changes to the program. He retooled the strength and conditioning department and hired Ted Roof and Tim Harris Jr. as defensive and offensive coordinators, respectively. He also added nearly 50 new players to the roster, leaning heavily on the transfer market. UCF started by winning its first three games against New Hampshire, Sam Houston and a thrilling comeback at TCU, but offensive struggles saw the Knights tumble through a TBD-game losing streak to finish the season. Terry Mohajir hired Malzahn on Feb. 15, 2021, six days after he was hired to replace Danny White. The move came eight weeks after Malzahn had been fired at Auburn after eight seasons of coaching the Tigers. The two briefly worked together at Arkansas State in 2012 before Malzahn left for the Auburn job. “When he [Mohajir] offered the job, I was like, ‘I’m in.’ There wasn’t thinking about or talking about ...,” Malzahn said during his introductory press conference. “This will be one of the best programs in college football in a short time. This is a job that I plan on being here and building it.” UCF opened the 2021 season with non-conference wins over Boise State and Bethune-Cookman before traveling to Louisville on Sept. 17, where quarterback Dillon Gabriel suffered a fractured collarbone in the final minute of a 42-35 loss. Backup Mikey Keene would finish out the season as Gabriel announced his intention to transfer. The Knights would finish the season on the plus side by accepting a bid to join the Big 12 Conference in September and then by defeating Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl. Malzahn struck transfer portal gold in the offseason when he signed former Ole Miss quarterback John Rhys Plumlee. Plumlee, a two-sport star with the Rebels, helped guide UCF to the American Athletic Conference Championship in its final season. However, Plumlee’s injury forced the Knights to go with Keene and freshman Thomas Castellanos. The team finished with losses to Tulane in the conference championship and Duke in the Military Bowl. Plumlee would return in 2023 as UCF transitioned to the Big 12 but would go down with a knee injury in the final minute of the Knights’ 18-16 win at Boise State on Sept. 9. He would miss the next four games as backup Timmy McClain took over the team. Even on his return, Plumlee couldn’t help UCF, on a five-game losing streak to open conference play. The Knights got their first Big 12 win at Cincinnati on Nov. 4 and upset No. 15 Oklahoma State the following week, but the team still needed a win over Houston in the regular-season finale to secure a bowl bid for the eighth straight season. From the moment Malzahn stepped on campus, he prioritized recruiting, particularly in Central Florida. “We’re going to recruit like our hair’s on fire,” Malzahn said at the time. “We’re going to go after the best players in America and we’re not backing down to anybody.” From 2007 to 2020, UCF signed 10 four-star high school and junior college prospects. Eight four-star prospects were in the three recruiting classes signed under Malzahn. The 2024 recruiting class earned a composite ranking of 39 from 247Sports, the highest-ranked class in school history. The 2025 recruiting class is ranked No. 41 and has commitments from three four-star prospects. Malzahn has always leaned on the transfer market, signing 60 players over the past three seasons. Some have paid huge dividends, such as Javon Baker, Lee Hunter, Kobe Hudson, Tylan Grable, Bula Schmidt, Amari Kight, Marcellus Marshall, Trent Whittemore, Gage King, Ethan Barr, Deshawn Pace and Plumlee. Others haven’t been as successful, such as quarterback KJ Jefferson, who started the first five games of this season before being benched for poor performance. Jefferson’s struggles forced the Knights to play musical chairs at quarterback, with true freshman EJ Colson, redshirt sophomore Jacurri Brown and redshirt freshman Dylan Rizk all seeing action at one point or another this season. This season’s struggles led to several players utilizing the NCAA’s redshirt rule after four games, including starting slot receiver Xavier Townsend and kicker Colton Boomer, who have also entered the transfer portal. Defensive end Kaven Call posted a letter to Malzahn on Twitter in which he accused the UCF coaching staff of recently kicking him off the team when he requested to be redshirted. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Dividend Investors: Top Canadian Energy Stocks for December

Netflix sets NFL streaming record with festive Christmas Day debutMoney sent home is the second largest financial inflow, with those receiving remittances often experiencing an improvement in their economic standing, whether they’re family, friends, or the wider community. Sending money internationally is no longer a messy process plagued by delays, manual paperwork, or hidden charges. Companies in the money transfer sector are continually developing new and improved solutions to enhance the overall satisfaction of customers and, of course, operational efficiency. Individuals and small-to-medium-sized businesses can leverage faster, cheaper, and value-added foreign money transfers. When planning, understanding the options is of the essence. Though a bank seems like a good option as regards cross-border payments, it’s not the most effective way to transfer money to and from different countries and regions because the exchange rate can vary significantly, transfer speeds can be slower, often taking several business days to complete, and you must pay higher fees. Ripple, whose network uses the XRP cryptocurrency, processes transactions in a few seconds at the same cost. The XRP prediction tends to be optimistic despite high market uncertainty. Ripple created XRP as an alternative to SWIFT, offering considerable advantages in terms of speed and cost. The overall value of remittances has increased steadily over the past decades, and it’s expected to reach $913 billion by 2025, according to Statista, picking up after a growth decline. Wire transfers are the most expensive payment type because payments are made through a global network administered by financial intermediaries (banks and money service agencies); fees are charged because banks are exposed to various risks to make money accessible. Businesses are charged a lower base fee based on volume, amount, and banking relationship. International money transfer is a large and competitive industry, and banks are facing the highest pressure from the G20 and the United Nations to reduce fees. Growth can be attributed to blockchain and cryptocurrency integration, improved security measures, partnerships and alliances, and transfer automation. Money transfer operators still dominate the market. Western Union, which has more than double the market share, has a long-standing collaboration with Ripple, having adopted its blockchain technology and integrated the XRP token. Countless banks and financial institutions are test-driving Ripple, including but not limited to Santander Bank, SBI Holdings, and Bank of America. Money transfer operators are required to navigate ever-changing consumer needs, to say nothing of the mounting pressure to reduce fees, largely exerted by international organizations that require transparency in the market. New rules require online and card providers to disclose the total costs of sending money upfront so that consumers can undertake comparison shopping. International payment isn’t the most important service a bank offers its customers, whereas for money transfer operators, it’s the ultimate purpose. New entrants compete with existing firms and, ultimately, take the market share. As mentioned earlier, Ripple is faster and more economical compared to present systems, using an advanced database mechanism to pass transactions on the peer-to-peer network. Within a couple of seconds, payment is credited to the beneficiary’s account. It guarantees 24/7 access to international payments, including holidays and weekends, and it’s virtually invulnerable to power outages. Ripple operates within the financial technology industry, which makes it not only possible but also easy to move money between people, organizations, and countries. According to McKinsey, three trends will shape the next phase of growth, namely radical digital transformation, expanding the financial services ecosystem, and funding to address prospective challenges. International transfers are expected to increase by 2027, driven by previously unbanked populations that now have access to financial tools for the first time. Moving money across borders, whether it’s a family member sending remittances home or large corporations conducting business overseas, is fundamental for the global economy. New technologies help seize the day. Fintech solutions offer a lot more convenience, as they can be initiated from anywhere, anytime, which translates into the fact that there’s no need for physical visits, saving time and effort. In the next few years, there will be attempts to sync national or regional payment systems together. If you send money from a bank account in one country to a recipient in a different country, it’s called a global money transfer. There are countless reasons why someone may wish to send money internationally, which may encompass family support, business transactions, education, travel and tourism, charity, gifts, and so forth. Transferring funds by way of physical cash, wire, bank draft, or money order isn’t going anywhere, but there are much better alternatives. The best option varies based on your personal circumstances. How quickly do you need to send the money? Does the recipient need the money in cash? In case you didn’t already know, cryptocurrencies can be sent anywhere in the world, irrespective of time zone and location. Blockchain technology functions around the clock, the cost of transacting is negligible, and, above all, settlement is full and final. The use of XRP is an excellent way to handle payments, but attention must be paid to the fact that the XRP Ledger requires a minimum balance to participate in the network – the base reserve is one XRP. Perhaps equally important is the fact that cryptocurrency’s volatility creates risk and uncertainty, so think thoroughly before deciding. There’s a pressing need for innovation in the money transfer sector, where progress on modernization tends to be slow, and more needs to be achieved in terms of speed, cost, transparency, and access. One of the most promising solutions for enhancing cross-border payments is financial technology, which offers essential services for people in rural or remote areas, striving to be more inclusive. The adoption of new solutions is set to further enhance the competitive landscape, but it’s vital to ensure a level playing field.

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Many trios have existed in various aspects, like famous people, things, and objects. These triples have their individuality but are better when associated with each other. Here are the most famous trios in popular culture, ranging from history to fiction. TABLE OF CONTENTS World's famous trios Cartoon trios 1.SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward 2. The Powerpuff Girls 3. Ash, Misty, and Brock 4. Ed, Edd, and Eddy 5. Huey, Dewey, and Louie Famous book, videogame and movie trios 6. The Three Musketeers 7. Harry, Hermione, and Ron 8. The Three Stooges 9. Michael, Franklin, and Trevor Famous trios in history 10. Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit 11. Three Wise Men 12. Proton, Electron, and Neutron 13. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May Famous trios in music 14. The Bee Gees 15. Destiny’s Child 16. The Jonas Brothers 17. The Supremes 18. Motörhead 19. Beastie Boys 20. Blink-182 21. Jack, Janet, and Chrissy 22. Buffy, Willow, and Xander 23. Luke, Leia, and Han 24. Sutton, Jane, and Kat from The Bold Type 25. Curly, Larry, and Moe 26. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy from Star Trek 27. Annie, Brenda, and Elise 28. Dusty, Lucky, and Ned 29. Charlie's Angels 30. Lizzie, Gordo, and Miranda 31. Rocky, Colt, and Tum-Tum from 3 Ninjas 32. The Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus 33. Judy, Violet, and Doralee from 9 to 5 34. Cory, Shawn, and Topanga from Boy Meets World 35. Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane from Ferris Bueller's Day Off Who are the female trios in Greek mythology? It is said that good things come in threes, and this applies to famous trios. Many recognizable groups in pop culture and real life come in threes. Ranging from popular bands to animated characters, these trios are widely known. World's famous trios There is a saying that two is a company and three is a crowd. However, triples are fantastic because they are inherently unstable and exciting. Here are unforgettable fictional triples, from cartoons to movies and television series . Read also Who is Jorge Masvidal's wife or girlfriend? His love life and background revealed Several cartoon characters in the animation world come in three. Find the best trios among these most famous cartoons that come in three. SpongeBob, his best friend Patrick, and their grumpy neighbour Squidward of SpongeBob SquarePants have entertained fans for over 20 years. Their various tricks and interactions have left not only fond memories but also pop-culture tributes and references. The Powerpuff Girls are known for merging pop culture with adult jokes . The trio became popular in the 1990s. The series is the story of kindergarten-attending girls Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, who have superpowers to fight evil. Each animated character has its own colour and powers. Ash Ketchum (Satoshi in Japan) has been the face of the Pokémon anime series since its premiere. Although Ash has had several friends, his most popular are the tomboyish Misty and the romantic Brock. Despite Misty and Brock leaving the show in 2002 and 2010, respectively, fans continue to have fond memories of the three. Read also Who is JC Chasez's wife or girlfriend? His dating history revealed Ed, Edd, and Eddy are fictional characters in the animated series of the same name. The dynamic trio graced the screens from 1999 to 2009. The three torment kids at their school, except for the bullies whom they are scared of. Ed, Edd, and Eddy are among the famous trios in movies. The trio is Donald Duck’s nephews, best known as the protagonists of the animated series DuckTales . Their shirt colours distinguish them. Huey is red, Dewey is blue, and Louie is green. Huey, Dewey, and Louie are one of the famous Disney trios. What famously comes in threes in the entertainment world? Here are the famous triples that have graced the screens. Athos, Porthos, and Aramis have very little in common as individuals. Athos is the oldest but hides his darkest secrets from the rest. Porthos loves fine things in life, including food, wine and clothes—Aramis juggles between being a priest and a soldier. Read also Who is Leif Garrett’s wife or girlfriend? His dating history revealed They are united in the binding power of friendship and duty and have a catchphrase, "All for one, and one for all." The Three Musketeers is one of the films with a famous trio of characters. These three are iconic and don't need any introduction. The main characters from the Harry Potter franchise are often the first to come to mind when someone says 'famous trios'. Harry, Hermione, and Ron are the golden trio. The Three Stooges is an American comedy series from 1922 to 1970. It starred Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes, and Will Sasso. The funny series was known for its comic, violent, slapstick humour. Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most popular video games ever. The game would not be as successful without its eclectic lead triple: Michael, Franklin, and Trevor. The three have different playstyles, making their interactions as they search for wealth and fame much fun. Read also Brent Faiyaz most popular songs: his top 15 best hits ranked Triples have been famous not just in the entertainment world but also in history and science. Below are some of the most famous triples in history. The Holy Trinity is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the Christian faith. This is the most influential triple in history. It is the foundation of the faith of many Christians worldwide and has also been the basis for many works of art around the world. Three Wise Men, known as the Magi, are among the most essential characters in a nativity story. They also form part of the most familiar Christmas traditions. Baby Jesus received three gifts from the wise men after He was born in a manger. The trio is the scientific components of atoms that make up all matter we see. This is not a triple you usually think of, but without them, nothing would exist. Read also Cosmo Jarvis' relationships explored: who is his wife or girlfriend? While they are not entirely on the same level as the Holy Trinity, they deserve a mention in this category. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are the iconic trio of The Grand Tour and, previously, Top Gear . They travel to places people never visit using hot-air balloons. Their expressive faces and witty one-liners have often become memes. Some of the most iconic trios come from the music industry. Below are the world's famous three-person partnerships in the industry. The Bee Gees are perhaps one of the best trios of all time. The group was formed in 1958 by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The English pop-rock band hit in the disco era of the late 1970s and has sold millions of records around the globe. The Bee Gees is one of the famous iconic trios. Read also 30 most beloved famous duos in history, from reality to fiction Beyoncé is the world’s most successful female singer today. She’s a member of the pop band Destiny’s Child. The band sometimes had more than three members, but its most tremendous success came when it consisted of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. Joe, Kevin, and Nick have amassed a large fanbase since they were featured in various Disney TV series . They were all part of the pop and rock music band the Jonas Brothers, and all have seen success in solo projects. This trio is best known under the lineup of Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson. The Supremes helped open many doors for aspiring African-American musicians . The group later split, and Ross had a successful solo career. The Supremes is among the famous music trios. Read also Who are Dame Dash's kids? Meet the entrepreneur's children Motörhead is one of the most influential rock bands ever, including Lemmy, Larry Wallis, and Lucas Fox. The band is considered one of the godfathers of the heavy metal genre. It was active from 1975 to 2015, a testament to its heavy influence on the genre until today. While the group had more than three members at various points, it found its most tremendous success as a triple. The group comprised Mike D, Ad-Rock, and MCA, who found fame by producing hit songs that sold millions worldwide. Blink-182 is a band comprising Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker. They went by Duct Tape before settling on Blink but added 182 due to a naming conflict with another label. Matt Skiba stepped in for a while to replace Tom DeLonge, but as of 2022, the band is back to its original lineup. Read also 22 best 80s rappers: the greatest artists of the decade Classic sitcom Three's Company is most known for its iconic trio: Jack, Janet, and Chrissy. To live with his two female housemates , Jack Tripper pretends to be gay. In contrast to Janet Wood, who keeps everyone in check, the naive blonde Chrissy Snow causes constant mirth with her eccentric comments. Buffy the Vampire Slayer revolves around three main characters : Buffy, Willow, and Xander. Brave vampire slayer Buffy struggles to balance her fate with the demands of daily life. Her closest friend, Willow, transforms into a formidable witch, and Xander supports the group. The legendary Star Wars trio consists of Han, Leia, and Luke. The hero-in-training, Luke Skywalker, will bring harmony back to the galaxy. The courageous and brilliant Princess Leia Organa led the Rebel Alliance. Han Solo is a lovable outlaw smuggler who becomes an indispensable ally. Read also Who was Dame Dash's wife and who is he dating now? His dating history explained Throughout The Bold Type, the three best friends, Sutton, Jane, and Kat, keep each other company. Jane is a writer trying to find her footing in the industry and life, Sutton is a stylist who used to be an assistant in the fashion industry, and Kat is an activist and brave social media director. The Three Stags are a trio of slapstick comedians of Curly, Larry, and Moe. The leader, Moe, is arrogant and irritable at times; Curly, on the other hand, is endearing and goofy but stupid; and Larry, on the other hand, is more composed but still a helpless stooge. The three main characters from Star Trek are Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. The courageous and magnetic captain of the Enterprise, Kirk, is joined by the rational and unyielding Vulcan scientific officer, Spock, and the sympathetic but occasionally irritable doctor, McCoy. Read also 10+ popular Mexican cartoon characters we all love and remember The First Wives Club revolves around three strong women: Annie, Brenda, and Elise. Annie is the gentle and open-hearted one, Brenda is the witty and down-to-earth companion, and Elise is the stunning ex-actress juggling her problems. The Three Amigos—Dusty, Lucky, and Ned—are clumsy performers mistaken for genuine heroes. Ned is the enthusiastic but anxious teammate, Lucky is the self-assured leader, and Dusty is the charismatic but reserved one. Charlie's Angels is a private investigation show that follows three strong women who work for the mysterious Charlie. The angels, who have unique talents, undertake dangerous missions to solve crimes and bring justice. Charlie's Angels is one of the famous female trios. Miranda, Gordo, and Lizzie McGuire make up the primary trio of the show. Gordo is Lizzie's sardonic and supportive best friend; Miranda is Lizzie's self-assured and free-spirited buddy; and Lizzie is the relatable and occasionally uncomfortable adolescent trying to make her way through life. Read also 30 best ENFP characters: captivating characters with this personality From 3the Ninjas come the three brothers Rocky, Colt, and Tum-Tum. The oldest, Rocky, is the master of self-control and a born leader. The middle brother, Colt, is known to be the most defiant and energetic of the bunch. The youngest, Tum-Tum, is hilarious, has a voracious appetite, and shows excellent fighting prowess. Hocus Pocus's evil witches are the Sanderson Sisters . Sarah, the ditzy and beautiful sister, and Mary, the eccentric and food-loving sister, follow Winifred, the crafty and power-hungry sister, in leading the group. Winifred, Sarah and Mary's 'Hocus Pocus' is among the famous trios in pop culture. Three main characters—Judy, Violet, and Doralee—are featured from 9 to 5 . An arduous divorce gives newbie Judy the self-assurance she needs to settle in. Doralee and Violet both confront sexism in the workplace. A hilarious and uplifting tale about female strength, workplace justice, and friendship unfolds as they unite and stand up to their abusive boss. Read also 15 legendary Emo cartoon characters we have all related deeply to Boy Meets World revolves around three main characters : CoWorldhawn and Topanga. Cory Matthews faces life's obstacles head-on. Shawn Hunter, Cory's best buddy, is devoted and disturbed. Topanga Lawrence begins the story as Cory's eccentric classmate and develops romantic feelings for him. The protagonists of Ferris Bueller's Day Off are Sloane, Cameron, and Ferris. The bright and defiant student Ferris skips class and has a good time in Chicago by pretending to be sick. At first, his best buddy Cameron is distant and wary, but she follows. Joining them on their trip, Sloane, Ferris's girlfriend, relishes in the thrill of the day. They take advantage of their day off together, dodging their principal's prying eyes. Some female trios in Greek mythology include the Charites. The Charites, also known as the Graces. Read also 33 top cute characters: most heartwarming animated characters These goddesses represented beauty, charm, fertility, goodwill, nature, and human creativity. Their names were Aglaea, Euphrosyne, and Thalia. They were handmaidens to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and often gifted mortals, gods, and goddesses with beautiful adornment. Everyone loves a good team, whether as a duo or a trio. The idea of the ultimate triple has always pulled heartstrings, from famous musicians to animated characters. The above list consists of the most famous trios in pop culture, from history to fiction. READ ALSO : Short actors: 30 celebrities who are well under 6 feet Legit. ng published an article about celebrities under 6 feet . Gone are the days when actors had to be tall and well-built. Male actors under 6 feet have been taking up lead roles as what matters is talent, not height. Hollywood has been blessed with actors who come in different shapes and forms.Although the average American male is 5 feet 9 inches tall, shorter actors have been doing well in Hollywood. They have been featured in major films and TV shows such as Game of Thrones , Mission: Impossible , and Batman Returns . Source: Legit.ng