SUMMARY: University of South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer has been named the Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year and is a finalist for the American Heart Association’s Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award. Beamer’s 2024 squad achieved nine wins and a school-record four victories against ranked teams, concluding the season with their best ranking since 2013. The award, recognizing coaches for contributions to the sport, will be presented on January 22, 2025. Alongside Beamer, notable coaches including Curt Cignetti and Marcus Freeman are also finalists, with lifetime achievement awards set for Grant Teaff and Mark Richt.

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SUMMARY: North Carolina’s Attorney General, along with the federal government and nine states, has filed a lawsuit against RealPage and seven property management companies, alleging they conspired to inflate rental prices through a pricing algorithm. The lawsuit claims landlords shared confidential data about rent pricing and strategies, resulting in higher rents than competitive market forces would dictate. The plaintiffs seek to declare the actions unlawful under the Sherman Act and to dismantle the alleged coordinated anticompetitive practices. Key defendants include RealPage and various property management firms across multiple states. Attorney General Jeff Jackson emphasizes the need for fair rental prices for North Carolinians.

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SUMMARY: Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100 on December 29, is lying in state in Washington for a second day, following his arrival as part of state funeral rites. Biden’s 39th president served from 1977-81, facing economic challenges and international crises before losing to Ronald Reagan. Yet, his legacy has been reassessed positively by historians. Tributes celebrated his faith, public service, and humanitarian efforts. A state funeral at Washington National Cathedral will feature a eulogy by President Biden, with attendance from former presidents. Afterward, he will be buried beside his wife, Rosalynn, in Georgia.

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