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Thanks to a $13.4 million purchase, residents can expect a 300-acre park to roll out in north Fort Worth. During their Dec. 10 meeting, City Council members approved the purchase of 298.189 acres of land to become Tinsley Ranch Park. The park will be located at 3150 and 3450 Tinsley Lane, adjacent to Eagle Mountain Park and Eagle Mountain Lake. Funding for the parkland comes from loan repayments from park planning districts and the parks and recreation department budget. The eventual park is crucial to north Fort Worth as the growing city looks to balance conservation efforts with development, particularly in neglected regions of the city, said parks and recreation department spokesperson Karen Stuhmer in a statement. “This acquisition provides land for the development of future recreational opportunities and green space in an area identified as underserved in community parkland,” said Stuhmer. Get essential daily news for the Fort Worth area. Sign up for insightful, in-depth stories — completely free. The nearly 300 acres of land goes toward the city’s Open Space Conservation Program and aligns with Mayor Mattie Parker’s green space initiative , Good Natured, which aims to preserve 10,000 acres of open space by 2028. Established in 2019, the open space program is designed to conserve Fort Worth’s natural areas to foster environmental benefits and recreational opportunities as development expands in the city. “(The green space) initiative reflects the city’s commitment to sustainable growth and enhancing the overall park system as Fort Worth expands,” said Stuhmer. Since voters approved $15 million in the 2022 bond election to fund the Open Space Conservation Program, the city has acquired just over 600 acres in open space as of November, according to the city’s new green space champion, Allison Docker . Large acquisitions such as Tinsley Ranch Park help to maintain residents’ quality of life by offering a space for outdoor activities, connecting with nature and fostering community, said Stuhmer. “By acquiring this land now, we are securing a significant recreational and environmental resource for current and future generations of Fort Worth residents,” said Stuhmer. The purchase comes after City Council members also approved an expense of $3.9 million in a Nov. 19 meeting for more than 150 acres in west Fort Worth . That land is home to a cross timber forest and riparian and prairie ecosystems. Other large properties recently acquired through the open space program include land near the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Lake Arlington, Tandy Hills Natural Area, and Rock Creek Ranch Park , which recently received an additional 58 acres. Nicole Lopez is the environmental reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact her at nicole.lopez@fortworthreport.org. 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You can’t edit our stories, except to reflect relative changes in time, location and editorial style. Our stories may appear on pages with ads, but not ads specifically sold against our stories. You can’t sell or syndicate our stories. You can only publish select stories individually — not as a collection. Any web site our stories appear on must include a contact for your organization. If you share our stories on social media, please tag us in your posts using @FortWorthReport on Facebook and @FortWorthReport on Twitter. by Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Report December 11, 2024World No.1 Jannik Sinner ended his amazing season in a calm and confident way on Sunday in Malaga. The World No. 1 beat Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(2), 6-2 to secure Italy’s second consecutive Davis Cup title. After the match, Italian captain Filippo Volandri lifted Sinner in celebration. Sinner then shared an emotional hug with Matteo Berrettini . This year was special for Berrettini, as he played a key role in the team’s success. Last year, he could only watch from the sidelines as Italy won. This time, he was on the court, helping Italy claim their third Davis Cup trophy . Earlier in the final, Berrettini defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 6-2 to give Italy a 1-0 lead. After a tight start, the 2021 Wimbledon finalist dominated, winning nine of the last 11 games. He continued his unbeaten record against Van de Zandschulp, making it 5-0. A long, meaningful hug between Jannik Sinner & Matteo Berrettini after Italy wins Davis Cup for the 2nd year in a row. All the emotions from Matteo. He’s fought so hard these last few years just to set foot on a tennis court again. Heartwarming. pic.twitter.com/Ay3261dryC Italy’s win marked their third Davis Cup title and their second in a row. They are the first team to defend the title since Czechia in 2013. This victory came just days after Italy’s women’s team, led by Jasmine Paolini, won the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga. It has been a fantastic year for Italian tennis. Jannik Sinner joins Roger Federer in an elite list after Davis Cup win Jannik Sinner achieved something remarkable on Sunday (November 24). He became only the second male player in the Open Era, after Roger Federer in 2005, to avoid losing a match in straight sets all season. Serena Williams also managed this feat in 2013. In every match he played in 2024, Sinner won at least one set. He played 79 matches this season, including two at the Davis Cup, and finished with a 73-6 record. On Sunday, he helped Italy win their second consecutive Davis Cup title by defeating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6, 6-2 in the final. It was a fitting end to his best season yet. The 23-year-old ended the year as World No. 1. He won eight ATP titles, including his first two Grand Slams at the Australian Open and US Open. He also claimed the ATP Finals trophy just a week earlier. Sinner won more matches and titles than any other male player in 2024. His incredible season has firmly established him as one of the brightest stars in tennis. This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.
German company Ammonit GmbH has strengthened its partnership with the Coastal Renewable Energy Technology Center (CRETC) to advance local wind energy development using its cutting-edge wind measurement technology. The partnership, reaffirmed during Ammonit’s 35th anniversary celebration in Berlin, aims to provide wind resource assessment instruments to local developers. “This partnership with Ammonit underscores our shared commitment to building a greener future,” CRETC vice president and general manager Peter Castro said on Sunday. “By integrating Ammonit’s globally recognized technology with our local expertise, we can empower communities, reduce carbon emissions, and contribute to the nation’s energy security.” The Philippines’ unique geographic and climatic conditions make accurate wind resource assessment vital for maximizing project success and achieving energy independence. The CRETC-Ammonit collaboration supports the national government’s energy transition goals by fostering sustainable growth and positioning the country as a competitive player in the renewable energy market. CRETC focuses on renewable energy solutions in coastal areas to enhance national energy security and promote sustainable practices. Ammonit GmbH, on the other hand, is a leader in wind measurement and energy assessment. The company’s solutions help reduce investment risks and optimize energy yields.
By JESSICA DAMIANO Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. The only way to truly ensure you get it right would be to ask the recipient what they want, but that wouldn’t be much fun for either of you. Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out unique, practical, game-changing gifts that will truly surprise and delight. But that’s about as easy as it sounds, which is to say it’s not easy at all. So, we’ve done the legwork for you. Start making your list with this compilation of some of the most innovative, functional and fun gifts of 2024. There’s something for every budget. A pepper grinder, really? Bear with me: The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Available in three colors (Sangria Red, Midnight Black and Soft Cream), the rechargeable-battery unit grinds with a light touch rather than hand-tiring twists. That’s easier for everyone and especially helpful for those experiencing hand or wrist issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis. And it’s fun to use. The set includes a stackable storage tray and four pods that can be easily swapped as needed: The GT microplane grater for hard spices, nuts and chocolate; the MAX for large spices and dried herbs; the ProPlus for smaller and oily spices; and the Pepper Pod for, well, pepper. $110. To build a fire Campers and backyard firepit lovers who have experienced the heartbreak of wet wood will appreciate having a three-pack of Pull Start Fire on hand. Made of 89% recycled materials, including sanding dust, wax and flint, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Just loop the attached green string around a log, incorporate it into a wood stack, and pull the attached red string to ignite. Each windproof, rainproof block burns for 30 minutes. $29.99. The place for a ladle is on the pot The No Mess Utensil Set from Souper Cubes , a company known for its portioned, silicone freezer trays, lives up to its name. The utensils — a serving spoon and a ladle — have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot, keeping them upright so they won’t slip in. The design also eliminates the need for a spoon rest or, worse, placing dirty utensils on the kitchen counter or stovetop between stirs. A silicone coating in a choice of Aqua, Charcoal, Cranberry or Blueberry keeps handles cool to the touch. $24.99. Up your birdwatching with this feeder The FeatherSnap Wi-Fi smart bird feeder could turn anyone into an avid birdwatcher. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. Printing old-fashioned photos via Bluetooth Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. Houseplants don’t get much easier than this The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. Making your own (plant-based) milk Related Articles Things to Do | Go + Do events for Nov. 22-26 Things to Do | Get into the holiday giving spirit with the Best of the Week of Nov. 23-29 Things to Do | US airports with worst weather delays during holiday season Things to Do | The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels Things to Do | Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The Nama M1 appliance both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. The perfect temperature for 350,000-plus wines For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. Plus, the appliance serves as a great icebreaker to inspire dinnertime conversation. Available in Exciting Red, Dashing Black and Dreamy White. $495. Casting light on the grill after dark Grilling food after dark — and ascertaining its doneness — can prove challenging without outdoor lighting, and it’s nearly impossible to cook while holding a flashlight. But as is often the case, the simplest of solutions can make the biggest of impacts: Uncommon Good’s 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. After use, the lights can be removed and the utensils run through the dishwasher. $40.
Published 4:38 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2024 By Data Skrive One game on the Thursday college basketball schedule features a ranked team, the matchup between the UConn Huskies and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Watch women’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has explained that before any GM food or material is released in the country, it undergoes strict regulatory procedures and scientific scrutiny. This follows the recent alarm raised by critics of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) over the safety of GM foods. The Director General of NBMA, Dr Agnes Yemisi Asagbra while addressing journalists recently, said the mandate of the Agency is to prioritize the safety of Nigerians and the environment. “Every Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) approved by our Agency undergoes rigorous scientific scrutiny and strict regulatory procedures to ensure it meets the highest safety standards. “Our regulatory framework is designed to protect you, our citizens the environment and our diverse biodiversity from any potential harm”, she said. Dr Asagbra noted that the negative statements circulating are not only misleading but lack credible scientific backing. She said the critics of the technology aim to spread fear and misinformation. “We ask these organizations to present verifiable scientific evidence for their claims”, she added. Furthermore, the NBMA Boss stated that the Agency relies on sound scientific research and internationally recognized protocols to make informed decisions. “Our mandate is to protect the health of Nigerians and the environment, and we will not compromise on this. “It is important for the public to understand that without the NBMA, Nigeria could become a dumping ground for unregulated and potentially harmful GMOs and products of biotechnology “Our Agency is your shield against such dangers, ensuring that only safe and beneficial biotechnology products enter our market. “Our goal is to foster innovation in a safe and regulated manner, promoting scientific advancements that can improve food security and contribute to sustainable agriculture”, she said. She however assured the members of House of Representatives who are investigating GMOs of the full cooperation of the agency. “The NBMA remains transparent and accountable in all its operations. “We invite you to review our processes and the rigorous evaluations each GMO product undergoes before approval. “We are confident that our procedures meet global standards and are in the best interest of Nigerians. “Nigerians, we stand at a crossroads where we must choose between progress and fear. Biotechnology offers us tools to address food security challenges, increase productivity, and combat climate change. “We urge you to trust in the rigorous processes and dedicated efforts of the NBMA to protect and improve our lives and to always forward your suggestions, complaints and observations to the NBMA. “The NBMA is committed to promoting scientific literacy and the acceptance of innovation. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our regulatory approaches are transparent, science-based, and in the best interest of Nigeria”, she added. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel now
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes got back to climbing on Wednesday after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve . The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to break its first two-day losing streak in nearly a month and finished just short of its all-time high. Big Tech stocks led the way, which drove the Nasdaq composite up 1.8% to top the 20,000 level for the first time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, meanwhile, lagged the market with a dip of 99 points, or 0.2%. Stocks got a boost as expectations built that Wednesday’s inflation data will allow the Fed to deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. Traders are betting on a nearly 99% probability of that, according to data from CME Group, up from 89% a day before. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy and to prices for investments, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. “The data have given the Fed the ‘all clear’ for next week, and today’s inflation data keep a January cut in active discussion,” according to Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Expectations for a series of cuts to rates by the Fed have been one of the main reasons the S&P 500 has set an all-time high 57 times this year , with the latest coming last week. The biggest boosts for the index on Wednesday came from Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks. Their massive growth has made them Wall Street’s biggest stars for years, though other kinds of stocks have recently been catching up somewhat amid hopes for the broader U.S. economy. Tesla jumped 5.9% to finish above $420 at $424.77. It’s a level that Elon Musk made famous in a 2018 tweet when he said he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 per share . Stitch Fix soared 44.3% after the company that sends clothes to your door reported a smaller loss for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also gave financial forecasts for the current quarter that were better than expected, including for revenue. GE Vernova rallied 5% for one of the biggest gains in the S&P 500. The energy company that spun out of General Electric said it would pay a 25 cent dividend every three months, and it approved a plan to send up to another $6 billion to its shareholders by buying back its own stock. On the losing end of Wall Street, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment tumbled 20.1% after reporting a worse loss for the latest quarter than expected. It also said CEO Chris Morris has resigned, and the board has been working with an executive-search firm for the last few months to find its next permanent leader. Albertsons fell 1.5% after filing a lawsuit against Kroger, saying it didn’t do enough for their proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement to win regulatory clearance. Albertsons said it’s seeking billions of dollars in damages from Kroger, whose stock rose 1%. A day earlier, judges in separate cases in Oregon and Washington nixed the supermarket giants’ merger. The grocers contended a combination could have helped them compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon, but critics said it would hurt competition. After terminating the merger agreement with Kroger, Albertsons said it plans to boost its dividend 25% and increased the size of its program to buy back its own stock. Macy’s slipped 0.8% after cutting some of its financial forecasts for the full year of 2024, including for how much profit it expects to make off each $1 of revenue. All told, the S&P 500 rose 49.28 points to 6,084.19. The Dow dipped 99.27 to 44,148.56, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 347.65 to 20,034.89. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.27% from 4.23% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, edged up to 4.15% from 4.14%. In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of Europe and Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was an outlier and slipped 0.8% as Chinese leaders convened an annual planning meeting in Beijing that is expected to set economic policies and growth targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1%, up for a second straight day as it climbs back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. AP Writers Matt Ott and Zimo Zhong contributed.
Photo shows the booth of Lululemon, a first-time exhibitor of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), during the 7th CIIE in east China’s Shanghai. — Xinhua photo BEIJING (Nov 25): Five or six days each week, Ariel Peng heads to the gym after work or during her lunch break, fitting in workouts ranging from 40 minutes to an hour. At 29, Ariel works as a quality manager at a multinational pharmaceutical company in Beijing, balancing a demanding job with her commitment to fitness. Her go-to brand for both workouts and daily wear is lululemon, which she started buying in 2019. “I first liked the Align series because it’s both snug and lightweight, without feeling restrictive,” she explains, referring to the brand’s bestselling leggings. Over the years, Ariel has spent more than 50,000 yuan (about 6,900 U.S. dollars) on the Canadian sportswear brand, appreciating its blend of performance and style. These days, she wears lululemon not just at the gym but also on her commute and in casual settings. “Their designs are comfortable and versatile,” she said. Ariel’s lifestyle reflects a rising trend among Chinese people, especially urban residents, for whom fitness and health have become integral parts of daily routines. For many, gym sessions, yoga classes and outdoor runs are no longer occasional activities but essential habits. This growing fitness culture is reshaping not only how people spend their time but also how they spend their money. Sportswear, once seen as purely functional, has become a key component of everyday wardrobes. Industry reports indicate that China’s sportswear market has grown rapidly, reaching nearly 500 billion yuan in 2023. During this year’s Singles’ Day shopping festival, which ran from October to mid-November, 34 brands in the sports and outdoor category achieved sales exceeding 100 million yuan on Tmall, China’s leading e-commerce platform. Driving new trends The rise of sportswear has sparked new fashion movements in China, such as “athleisure” and “gorpcore.” Many, like Ariel, now wear sportswear or sport-inspired clothing not just for exercise but also to work and social outings. Leggings, tennis skirts and polo shirts have transcended their traditional settings, becoming mainstream fashion staples for their blend of comfort and style. Gorpcore, a trend emphasizing rugged, functional outdoor wear, gained popularity after the pandemic as more people embraced outdoor activities. Jackets designed for mountaineering, weather-resistant shoes and utility backpacks have become fashion essentials. These pieces are prized not only for their practicality but also for their versatility, seamlessly transitioning from outdoor adventures to urban life. For many, the appeal of gorpcore lies in its simplicity, freedom and expression of individuality. Wang Xinyu, a 28-year-old office worker in Shanghai, traded her collection of dresses — once paired with carefully coordinated hairstyles, jewelry and heels — for outdoor-inspired clothing. “It feels liberating,” she said. “Outdoor apparel is versatile, minimalist and still stylish.” Social media platforms like Xiaohongshu have amplified these trends, with users frequently sharing photos of sporty outfits and snapshots from hiking trips. This has created a culture that celebrates active and outdoor lifestyles. The growing demand for sportswear has driven the success of premium brands. Lululemon reported a 34 percent year-on-year increase in net revenue on the Chinese mainland in the second quarter of this year. Since entering the market in 2013, the brand has opened more than 130 stores across China and continues to experience strong growth. Amer Sports, the parent company of outdoor gear maker Arc’teryx, saw a 17 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to 1.35 billion U.S. dollars and a 257 percent surge in profit. Revenue in China surged by 56 percent, making it the company’s fastest-growing market. Presenting new opportunities According to the Outdoor Sports Industry Development Plan (2022-2025), over 400 million people in China participate in outdoor activities. The plan, jointly released by the General Administration of Sport of China and other government departments, underscores the sector’s growing importance. In Western countries, the proportion of people participating in outdoor sports is around 60 to 70 percent of the total population, said Professor Zhou Lijun, director of the National Sports Industry Research Base at Zhejiang University. “With China’s vast population base and the current enthusiasm for outdoor activities, the industry’s potential is enormous if participation continues to grow,” Zhou explained, citing increasing health awareness and supportive government policies as key drivers. The Chinese government’s Healthy China 2030 initiative aims to have 530 million Chinese residents regularly participating in physical exercise by 2030. China’s sportswear market is projected to reach a valuation of 599 billion yuan by 2027. Earlier this month, lululemon made its debut at the China International Import Expo (CIIE). “By 2026, we expect the Chinese mainland to become our second-largest market globally, with over 200 stores,” said André Maestrini, executive vice president for lululemon’s international markets. “We are committed to continued investment in China to unlock further growth potential and engage more people with our brand,” Maestrini added. — Xinhua
David N'Guessan scores 17 to help Kansas State beat George Washington 83-71 in the Paradise JamThe Kansas City Chiefs picked up a road victory — but in true 2024 form, they didn’t make it easy on themselves. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led a game-winning drive inside the last two minutes, lifting the Chiefs to a 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers, entering the game at 3-7, tied it at 27 with a touchdown and two-point conversion with 1:46 remaining. But that was too much time for Mahomes. His biggest moment was a scramble, as he sprinted 33 yards down the sideline to the Panthers 22 with 39 seconds left to put the Chiefs into field-goal range. Recently signed kicker Spencer Shrader put through the 31-yard field goal as time expired. This one was close because of KC’s inability to stop a before-the-game struggling Carolina pass offense. The Panthers, behind previously benched QB Bryce Young, dissected the Chiefs secondary. Young completed 21 of 35 passes for 262 yards, while Carolina averaged a healthy 5.8 yards per play. KC also got almost no pass rush for a second straight week — a reason for concern as the team prepares for the season’s most important games ahead. Mahomes, meanwhile, played one of his best games of the season, completing 27 of 37 passes for 269 yards with the three scores. The Chiefs led 20-9 at halftime thanks to their efficient offense. Mahomes took advantage of his few possessions then, completing 19 of 24 passes for 207 yards before the break with a pair of touchdown passes to tight end Noah Gray. KC scored on all four drives, including a 14-play, 92-yard march late in the second quarter. Young went 10 for 18 for 177 yards before the break, as Carolina averaged 8.6 yards per pass and 7.5 yards per play. The Chiefs (10-1) will play at home against the Las Vegas Raiders at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 29. ©2024 The Kansas City Star. Visit kansascity.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Game of Thrones actor and former World's Strongest Man Hafþór Björnsson has hoisted 996 lbs, 283 Petabytes, and about $32 million worth of next-gen SSDs in what has to be the most expensive deadlift in historyB. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG acquired a new stake in shares of DoorDash, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DASH – Free Report ) in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor acquired 7,189 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,026,000. Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Rakuten Securities Inc. grew its stake in DoorDash by 302.3% in the 3rd quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 173 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 130 shares in the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in DoorDash by 82.0% in the 2nd quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 293 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 132 shares in the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new stake in shares of DoorDash in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its holdings in shares of DoorDash by 340.8% in the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 335 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 259 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Quest Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of DoorDash by 146.8% in the 2nd quarter. Quest Partners LLC now owns 343 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 204 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.64% of the company’s stock. DoorDash Stock Performance Shares of DASH stock opened at $177.24 on Friday. DoorDash, Inc. has a one year low of $92.56 and a one year high of $178.16. The company’s 50-day moving average is $153.61 and its 200 day moving average is $128.96. The company has a market capitalization of $73.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -393.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 13.31 and a beta of 1.67. Analyst Ratings Changes DASH has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on shares of DoorDash from $155.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 22nd. Needham & Company LLC boosted their price objective on shares of DoorDash from $145.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 31st. JMP Securities boosted their price objective on shares of DoorDash from $160.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 31st. BTIG Research upgraded shares of DoorDash from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $155.00 price objective for the company in a report on Thursday, September 19th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of DoorDash from $127.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, October 4th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twenty-four have given a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, DoorDash has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $164.03. Read Our Latest Stock Report on DoorDash Insider Activity at DoorDash In other DoorDash news, Director Stanley Tang sold 1,855 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $169.98, for a total transaction of $315,312.90. Following the transaction, the director now owns 35,413 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,019,501.74. This represents a 4.98 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Also, CFO Ravi Inukonda sold 7,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $127.86, for a total transaction of $895,020.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 396,152 shares in the company, valued at $50,651,994.72. This represents a 1.74 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 547,753 shares of company stock valued at $84,544,996. 7.92% of the stock is owned by insiders. DoorDash Company Profile ( Free Report ) DoorDash, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates a commerce platform that connects merchants, consumers, and independent contractors in the United States and internationally. The company operates DoorDash Marketplace and Wolt Marketplace, which provide various services, such as customer acquisition, demand generation, order fulfillment, merchandising, payment processing, and customer support. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding DASH? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for DoorDash, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DASH – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for DoorDash Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for DoorDash and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A quarterback duel ensued between the Tennessee Titans’ Will Levis and the Houston Texans’ C.J. Stroud on Sunday in an AFC South clash, and the improbable occurred. The Titans and Levis came away with the 32-27 win to move to 3-8 on the season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo runs past Texans safety Eric Murray after a catch to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Nov. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) The second-year quarterback threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine late in the first quarter to take a 10-7 lead. Then, on the first play of their drive with about 9:35 left in the game, Levis found Chig Okonkwo for a 70-yard touchdown pass. Tennessee’s big play gave them a 30-27 lead. Later, Titans linebacker Harold Landry III put the icing on the cake with a safety on Stroud at the 1:13 mark. Levis was 18-of-24 with 278 passing yards. He was sacked eight times, fumbled the ball away and threw an interception but still got the Titans the win. AARON RODGERS HAS RESISTED INJURY SCANS TO AVOID BEING BENCHED: REPORT Texans defensive tackle Tommy Togiai sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis during the second half of an NFL football game, Nov. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Titans running back Tony Pollard ran for 119 yards on 24 carries. He scored a 10-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Calvin Ridley led the team with five catches for 93 yards. Tennessee’s defense gave Stroud a headache. Linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. and defensive back Jarvin Brownlee Jr. each picked off Stroud. Stroud finished with two touchdown passes. He was 20-of-33 with 247 yards. He started the game with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Cade Stover on their first drive. He then found Nico Collins for a five-yard touchdown pass. But there was no offense from the Texans beyond that. Houston cornerback Jimmie Ward took a Levis interception back 65 yards for a score in the third quarter. It gave the Texans a one-point lead. Kicker Ka’imi Fairbain added to it with a 54-yard field goal. But the defense couldn’t make the play to stop Okonkwo from scoring. It proved to be the major difference-maker. Texans wide receiver Nico Collins celebrates his touchdown with fans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Nov. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) Collins had five catches for 92 yards. Stover had three catches for 26 yards. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Houston fell to 7-5 on the year. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
WhatsApp faces widespread connectivity issues across PakistanNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes got back to climbing on Wednesday after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve . The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to break its first two-day losing streak in nearly a month and finished just short of its all-time high. Big Tech stocks led the way, which drove the Nasdaq composite up 1.8% to top the 20,000 level for the first time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, meanwhile, lagged the market with a dip of 99 points, or 0.2%. Stocks got a boost as expectations built that Wednesday’s inflation data will allow the Fed to deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. Traders are betting on a nearly 99% probability of that, according to data from CME Group, up from 89% a day before. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy and to prices for investments, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. “The data have given the Fed the ‘all clear’ for next week, and today’s inflation data keep a January cut in active discussion,” according to Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Expectations for a series of cuts to rates by the Fed have been one of the main reasons the S&P 500 has set an all-time high 57 times this year , with the latest coming last week. The biggest boosts for the index on Wednesday came from Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks. Their massive growth has made them Wall Street’s biggest stars for years, though other kinds of stocks have recently been catching up somewhat amid hopes for the broader U.S. economy. Tesla jumped 5.9% to finish above $420 at $424.77. It’s a level that Elon Musk made famous in a 2018 tweet when he said he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 per share . Stitch Fix soared 44.3% after the company that sends clothes to your door reported a smaller loss for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also gave financial forecasts for the current quarter that were better than expected, including for revenue. GE Vernova rallied 5% for one of the biggest gains in the S&P 500. The energy company that spun out of General Electric said it would pay a 25 cent dividend every three months, and it approved a plan to send up to another $6 billion to its shareholders by buying back its own stock. On the losing end of Wall Street, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment tumbled 20.1% after reporting a worse loss for the latest quarter than expected. It also said CEO Chris Morris has resigned, and the board has been working with an executive-search firm for the last few months to find its next permanent leader. Albertsons fell 1.5% after filing a lawsuit against Kroger, saying it didn’t do enough for their proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement to win regulatory clearance. Albertsons said it’s seeking billions of dollars in damages from Kroger, whose stock rose 1%. A day earlier, judges in separate cases in Oregon and Washington nixed the supermarket giants’ merger. The grocers contended a combination could have helped them compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon, but critics said it would hurt competition. After terminating the merger agreement with Kroger, Albertsons said it plans to boost its dividend 25% and increased the size of its program to buy back its own stock. Macy’s slipped 0.8% after cutting some of its financial forecasts for the full year of 2024, including for how much profit it expects to make off each $1 of revenue. All told, the S&P 500 rose 49.28 points to 6,084.19. The Dow dipped 99.27 to 44,148.56, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 347.65 to 20,034.89. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.27% from 4.23% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, edged up to 4.15% from 4.14%. In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of Europe and Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was an outlier and slipped 0.8% as Chinese leaders convened an annual planning meeting in Beijing that is expected to set economic policies and growth targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1%, up for a second straight day as it climbs back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. AP Writers Matt Ott and Zimo Zhong contributed.
Sam Darnold leads game-winning drive in OT and Vikings beat Bears 30-27 after blowing late leadFox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A quarterback duel ensued between the Tennessee Titans’ Will Levis and the Houston Texans’ C.J. Stroud on Sunday in an AFC South clash, and the improbable occurred. The Titans and Levis came away with the 32-27 win to move to 3-8 on the season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo runs past Texans safety Eric Murray after a catch to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Nov. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) The second-year quarterback threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine late in the first quarter to take a 10-7 lead. Then, on the first play of their drive with about 9:35 left in the game, Levis found Chig Okonkwo for a 70-yard touchdown pass. Tennessee’s big play gave them a 30-27 lead. Later, Titans linebacker Harold Landry III put the icing on the cake with a safety on Stroud at the 1:13 mark. Levis was 18-of-24 with 278 passing yards. He was sacked eight times, fumbled the ball away and threw an interception but still got the Titans the win. AARON RODGERS HAS RESISTED INJURY SCANS TO AVOID BEING BENCHED: REPORT Texans defensive tackle Tommy Togiai sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis during the second half of an NFL football game, Nov. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Titans running back Tony Pollard ran for 119 yards on 24 carries. He scored a 10-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Calvin Ridley led the team with five catches for 93 yards. Tennessee’s defense gave Stroud a headache. Linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. and defensive back Jarvin Brownlee Jr. each picked off Stroud. Stroud finished with two touchdown passes. He was 20-of-33 with 247 yards. He started the game with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Cade Stover on their first drive. He then found Nico Collins for a five-yard touchdown pass. But there was no offense from the Texans beyond that. Houston cornerback Jimmie Ward took a Levis interception back 65 yards for a score in the third quarter. It gave the Texans a one-point lead. Kicker Ka’imi Fairbain added to it with a 54-yard field goal. But the defense couldn’t make the play to stop Okonkwo from scoring. It proved to be the major difference-maker. Texans wide receiver Nico Collins celebrates his touchdown with fans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Nov. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) Collins had five catches for 92 yards. Stover had three catches for 26 yards. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Houston fell to 7-5 on the year. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
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ATLANTA — Hulu is tackling the Murdaughs, a prominent South Carolina family embroiled in cases of fraud and murder, in a new scripted series that is set to begin production in Atlanta in March. The series will be at shooting out of Doraville’s Assembly Studios, according to an email sent to members of IATSE 479, the union representing most crew members in the area. The tentative production dates are March 3 through June 13, 2025. Assembly is currently home to the upcoming NBC series “Grosse Pointe Garden Society” and a CBS soap opera, “Beyond the Gates.” Jason Clarke, known for his roles in “Oppenheimer” and HBO’s ‘Winning Time,” will play Alex Murdaugh, who is serving a life sentence for the killings of his wife and son in 2021. He also stole millions from his law firm and clients in wrongful death and serious injury cases. While admitting to the thefts, he has vehemently denied the killings and is appealing his murder convictions. Oscar-winning actor Patricia Arquette will play Murdaugh’s wife, Maggie. Arquette starred in the TV series “Medium” from 2005 to 2011 and the current Apple TV+ series “Severance” as well as dozens of films such as “Boyhood” and “True Romance.” The Murdaughs were an influential family in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina, wielding legal and political power. But over a span of a decade, the family was accused of a variety of crimes. The family has already been the focus of a popular 2023 Netflix documentary “The Murdaugh Murders” and a Lifetime movie “The Murdaugh Murders: A Movie” starring Bill Paxton. This Hulu limited series is based on reporting by Mandy Matney, a journalist and creator of the popular “Murdaugh Murders Podcast.” ——— ©2024 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visit at ajc.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.CZW has an updated lineup for their revival of the Cage of Death that takes place later this month. You can see the lineup below for the event, which takes place on December 21st in Atlantic City, New Jersey: * Cage of Death: Mickie Knuckles vs. Judge Joe Dred * CZW World Heavyweight Championship Match: Eran Ashe vs. KENTA vs. Desean Pratt * CZW Tag Team Championship Match: Milk Chocolate vs. Post Game * Ultraviolent Four-Way Match: Dimitri Alexandov vs. JJ Allin vs. Tarzan Duran vs. Dr. Redacted * CZW Wired Championship #1 Contender Guantlet Scramble: Juni Underwood vs. Samwell Thompson vs. Brew Vallon vs. More TBD * Richard Adonis vs. Griffin McCoy * Valerie Verman & Cosmic vs. Journey Burke & Alrica Demla * Rich Swann vs. Lince Dorado * Nick Gage returns You can get tickets here .
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John Lennon ’s son exchanged childish insults with other social media users after being criticized for defending Elon Musk , even hitting one user with a “mom” joke. Sean Lennon, 49 – the only child of the Beatles legend and Yoko Ono – came under fire after remarking online about the levels of influence that the tech billionaire has been wielding on US politics in recent weeks. Democrats have slammed the billionaire and suggested he is calling the shots instead of Trump. Some even began referring to him as "President Musk" after the pair joined forces to tank a proposed stopgap spending bill in Congress. “People complaining about @elonmusk’s influence never complained about Gates or Google or Soros or Bezos or Zuck ... the list goes on,” Lennon wrote on December 19 in a tepid defense of the tech mogul. While some agreed with the post, many took issue with the opinion, with one user telling him that he was “full of s***.” “Soy,” Lennon replied, referring to his vegetarianism. Another invoked the musician’s famous lineage, telling him: “Your dad is rolling in his grave.” “Your mom is rolling in my bed,” Lennon wrote back. When the user highlighted that he was a “50 year old man,” he shot back: “And your mom still coming back for more.” Lennon is no stranger to getting into online spats, having previously joined the discourse surrounding Donald Trump’s apparent dislike of pop sensation Taylor Swift. The President-elect wrote: "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" on Truth Social after the singer endorsed his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. "I can’t think of a single song so I don’t really know if I like it or not," Lennon said diplomatically on social media of Swift’s music at the time. "But I know she is a uniquely successful American. A young woman who has done things in a way that no one has done before her,” he added.Nigel Farage willing to help Lord Mandelson negotiate with Donald Trump
Former Husky offensive lineman Geirean Hatchett returning to UWBest Audio Device Deals at Dubai Shopping Festival 2024‘Allow Police to do their work’Danica Patrick made history as the first and only woman to win an IndyCar series race back in 2008 at the Indy Japan 300. She also made headlines by securing the pole position in the 2013 Daytona 500. But beyond her impressive racing achievements, Patrick has also ventured into entrepreneurship with her own clothing line and vineyard. Now, she has stepped into the spotlight again, but this time, it's for her political views, which are causing quite a stir among her fans and friends. Patrick voted for the first time in the 2024 United States elections and declared her support for Donald Trump , which has led to a decrease in her followers. Even though this decline might seem concerning, Patrick sees it positively. She considers it a filtering process, which resonates with a saying she remembers from Darrell Waltrip: "When you get into politics, you know you're going to lose half of your friends." Patrick acknowledges that this could apply to her social media followers, stating, "Maybe half of my followers too, you never know." Her dive into politics began in 2023 when she interviewed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend, marking her first public discussion centered around politics. Despite the possible backlash, Patrick seems unfazed by the criticism. During an interview with NASCAR legend Kenny Wallace, Patrick explained: "Definitely, when I post some stuff about politics, you see some dropping due to that. But then you get some back because that's how it works... I'd say the same thing works with friends. You know, you'll drop some friends but then you're gonna pick some up too because you're going to find more of your people. And it's going to make you happier anyway." The full clip on politics https://t.co/fFUvmRXv5x pic.twitter.com/ME3VmU3CD2 Patrick has been actively participating in Trump's campaign, even moderating a Q&A session with Trump's running mate, JD Vance , in Greensboro, North Carolina. Speaking about her campaign involvement, Patrick recently explained it felt like "a calling". She stated, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports : "That night just standing in the crowd, you know, after all the swing states kept going red, and you're like, wow, and once Pennsylvania came through, you're like, 'Oh my God, it's really happening.' "[...] It's been a long time since I just like volunteered so much time out of passion and out of a calling. I guess it's been a while since there's been a calling. And that's kind of what it was. It was a very, it was a very unforced process for me that began at AmFest in the end of 2023. "It was just such a blessing to be on that last phase of it. That last sort of four or five days with Tulsi (Gabbard) and yourself, and the man himself Donald Trump. So I'll never forget flying home on Trump Force One sitting next to him hanging out being like, 'How did I get here? This is so wild.'" She also stated : "I just want to say I've never voted before, but this time around, I have to vote. It's that important. "The person that runs this country should ultimately be running it very much like a business. I can't really think of a better businessman than Donald Trump," Patrick said. "A guy like that who has been in business as long as he has, he's gonna go into that room and he's gonna get stuff done. That's what we need, a president who is actually going to make changes happen."
Most markets gained yesterday after a bounce on Wall Street, while bitcoin continued its march higher to move within touching distance of the $100,000 mark. Rising geopolitical tensions tempered the atmosphere and lifted oil again after Russia hit Ukraine with a new-generation intermediate-range missile and sent a warning to the West. Bitcoin, meanwhile, set a new record high of $99,505.44. While it later eased back slightly, there is a broad expectation that it will soon burst through $100,000 as investors grow increasingly hopeful that Trump will pass measures to deregulate the crypto sector. Bets on an easier environment for digital units in a Trump White House have seen bitcoin soar more than 40 percent since his election victory this month, while it has more than doubled since the turn of the year. The gains in equities followed a retreat in most regional bourses Thursday after a forecast-topping earnings report from chip titan Nvidia still fell short of investors’ hopes and sparked worries that a tech-fueled surge in markets may have run its course. Missile alarm According to Luis Limlingan, managing director at local brokerage house Regina Capital Development Corp., markets remain weak as a result of the persistent missile strikes between Russia and Ukraine. Investors shifted to cyclical stocks, while technology shares, including Nvidia, saw mixed action. Nvidia gained 0.5 percent after reporting strong third-quarter results and guidance, though concerns over slowing revenue growth tempered earlier gains. All three main indexes on Wall Street ended on a positive note with observers saying traders had dialed back their gloom over Nvidia as they digested pledges by the firm over production of its keenly anticipated Blackwell line-up. Investors also took heart from comments by Chicago Federal Reserve chief Austan Goolsbee, who said he saw interest rates coming down more as the US central bank makes progress in bringing inflation down to its two percent target. He pointed out that regarding the jobs market and prices “things are getting close to where we want to settle,” adding that “it follows that we will probably need to move rates to where we think they should settle, too.” “If we look out over the next year or so, it feels to me like rates will end up a fair bit lower than where they are today,” he said. The remarks helped temper recent worries that the Fed will have to scale back its rate plans if US President-elect Donald Trump pushes through his promised tax cuts and import tariffs, which some warn could reignite inflation. The gains in New York filtered through to Asia. Tokyo climbed as the government prepared to announce a $140 billion stimulus package to kickstart the country’s stuttering economy, while Sydney, Seoul, Singapore, Wellington, Mumbai, Bangkok, Taipei and Jakarta also rose. However, Hong Kong and Shanghai sank on a sell-off in tech firms caused by weak earnings from firms including PDD and Baidu. Manila also slipped. London and Paris opened higher while Frankfurt also advanced even after data showed Germany’s economy grew less than initially thought in the third quarter. Adding to the positive vibes was news that Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler — who oversaw measures to rein in cryptocurrencies — intends to leave when Trump takes office on January 20, Bloomberg reported. Oil prices extended the previous day’s gains on rising Ukraine worries after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the conflict had characteristics of a “global” war and did not rule out strikes on Western countries. His comments came after Moscow test-fired a new missile at its neighbor, which Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky called a major ramping up of the “scale and brutality” of the war. Both main crude contracts extended the two percent gains seen Thursday when natural gas prices also hit their highest level in a year.
With the growing digitalisation, the world is getting shrunk, enabling the people from across diverse nationalities to know each other and share their views on the matters that directly impact their life. Information revolution has indeed brought unprecedented changes to personal, professional, social, economic and cultural life of the people. Perhaps there is no areas where the digital devices and their impacts have not reached. Connectivity and communication, facilitated by the internet, is taking place at a rapid speed. The transformative changes it has brought have eased the way people talk, work and view the societal issues. Now virtual reality has become a physical one, making people almost impossible to get detached from it. While all praise its mesmerising role for qualitative changes in the society, at the same time it also risks becoming a Frankenstein monster that terrifies its own creators. Negative impacts arising from the abuse of social sites or excessive use of gadgets are known to many. But there is another detrimental side of digital equipment that is the production of e-waste. The fast pace of digitalisation has also led to the speedy production, export and import of digital devices such as mobile phones, laptops and other supporting equipment. When people buy new electronic devices, the thrown-away devices turn into waste, which has potential to cause severe health and environmental problems. Mobile phone sets, laptops, CRT desktops, LCD desktops, batteries, plugs, CRT televisions, LCD televisions, refrigerators and washing machines generate the major e-waste items. They contain hazardous substances such as polyester and plastic-based compounds detrimental to human health. E-waste consists of metal ions out of which 2.7 per cent are toxic. Electronic items release various synthetic chemicals in environment, causing metabolic syndrome, skin diseases, hypertension, infertility, still-births, premature births and low birth weight and even cancer, depending on the level and duration of exposure. E-waste management and process remain equally challenging for the government and concerned agencies. An official data reveals that last year Nepal imported mobile phone sets worth Rs. 30.18 billion, television sets worth Rs. 2.49 billion, and computers worth Rs. 13.7 billion. Though there is no official statistics of e-waste, in 2018, the Kathmandu Valley alone generated more than 18,000 tonnes of e-waste while a Global E-waste Monitor 2020 stated the e-waste figure in Nepal stood at around 28,000 tonnes in 2019, according to a news report of this daily on Sunday. Scrap dealers collect and supply most of the unused and damaged devices to India for segregation and recycling as such facilities are not available here. What is worrying is the fact that the country doesn't have any statistics, policies and action plan in terms of e-waste generation, management, processing and control. It has become urgent to design e-waste management policy in line with the globally accepted principle "extended producers' responsibility" in terms of e-waste management. As the practice of buying older generation devices has also contributed to increasing amount of e-waste, the government agencies require purchasing the devices of the latest model that last long and do not pose economic burden and environmental hazards. | The Ministry of Forests and Environment (MoFE) is mulling over formulating a separate standard to address e-waste issues. There should not be further delay in framing national policy and implementation strategies to manage e-waste. It needs to develop effective value chain from scrap collectors to segregators and recyclers, thereby protecting the people from its toxic exposure.The role of Azerbaijan as a growing exporter of fossil fuels has forced a debate at this month’s climate conference in Baku over which countries are most responsible for worsening climate change — the producers or the countries that buy and burn those fuels. Climate activists have cited a slew of new contracts signed by Azerbaijan’s state oil company in the past year, a development that President Ilham Aliyev has defended as a “gift from God” and a realistic response to market demand. Oil and gas account for more than 90% of the southern Caucasus country’s exports, boosted by the discovery of the Shah Deniz gas field in the early 2000s, according to the International Energy Agency . The main buyers of its petroleum are Croatia, Germany, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine, among others. After imposing sanctions on Russian gas in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union turned to other sources, including Azerbaijan. This prompted Baku to begin planning a major expansion of its oil and gas production, according to Ufuk Alparslan, regional lead for Turkey and the surrounding regions at energy research group Ember. “Azerbaijan’s expectations are that the EU will have higher fossil fuel demand,” Alparslan told VOA. “Their target market will always be the EU, especially after the Ukraine war.” Asked whether the buyer or the seller of fossil fuel should take the blame, Alparslan said both share the same responsibility. “It’s not fair to blame the producers. There’s demand for it [fossil fuels]. ... I think they should share the blame together,” he said. Myrto Tilianaki, senior advocate of environment and human rights at Human Rights Watch, said all countries should double down on their transition from fossil fuels to clean energy sources. Tilianaki said Azerbaijan has not set a good example as the host of this year’s U.N. climate change conference, COP29. “As a COP president, you are meant to be galvanizing and gathering countries around higher [climate] ambitions for this COP,” Tilianaki told VOA. She said Baku’s stark support for fossil fuel expansion while calling for more ambitious climate goals is “contradictory.” But Fadhel Kaboub, senior adviser with Kenya-based research group Power Shift Africa, told VOA it is “hypocritical” to place the blame for rising carbon emissions on producers like Azerbaijan. “The problem is the countries of Global North that caused climate change and exceeded their carbon budget by far. And they are in a situation where they owe climate debt they need to pay to the Global South,” he said. Azerbaijan has set a goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 1990 levels in the next 25 years, provided it receives international support. The country has several planned solar and wind projects that would generate 2 gigawatts of renewable energy. It is said to own “considerable” potential to develop renewable energy from solar, wind, hydropower, biomass and geothermal resources. As the EU seeks to reduce its own demand for fossil fuels, Alparslan said Baku’s current strategy to boost oil and gas production might not be ideal. He said discussions on how to diversify its energy sources will be inevitable. “The EU won’t be a good market in the future, and demand reduction will affect it. They are already at maximum capacity, and if they need to produce more, they have to develop more gas fields, which need financing,” he said. Other developing nations in the fossil fuel-rich region will also need to develop alternatives both for domestic use and export, Alparslan added. He cited the case of Uzbekistan , which exported more than $2 billion worth of gas in 2019 but has seen its production dry up and now is a net gas importer, according to local media reports. While it relies on gas from Russia and other countries for now, Uzbekistan has shifted its energy investment into developing renewable sources with an eye to future exports. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said at the COP29 talks this month that he expects to sign a multilateral deal to that effect with the EU “in the coming days.” Kaboub said developing nations with huge renewable potential like those in Africa have been denied manufacturing technology from the Global North due to perceived “geopolitical risk.” ”It’s a question of power. The Global North is not interested in disrupting the colonial geopolitical hierarchy,” he argued. Climate finance to Africa reached $44 billion in 2021-2022, but more than one-third of that was in the form of loans to already debt-ridden nations, according to a report from the Climate Policy Initiative . Alparslan suggested that developing countries that are highly reliant on generating and exporting fossil fuels should begin their transition by seeking to boost regional cooperation and share renewable energy through improved grid connectivity. “These projects can attract international and external funding,” he said. “Green energy projects are more appealing than fossil fuel.”
Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. ( NASDAQ:QNRX – Get Free Report ) COO Denise P. Carter acquired 555,556 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 23rd. The stock was bought at an average cost of $0.45 per share, with a total value of $250,000.20. Following the purchase, the chief operating officer now owns 602,648 shares in the company, valued at $271,191.60. The trade was a 1,179.72 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink . Quoin Pharmaceuticals Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ:QNRX opened at $0.55 on Friday. Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. has a 52-week low of $0.43 and a 52-week high of $6.18. The company has a market capitalization of $2.78 million, a PE ratio of -0.14 and a beta of 1.79. The company has a fifty day moving average of $0.68 and a 200-day moving average of $0.63. Quoin Pharmaceuticals Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Quoin Pharmaceuticals Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Quoin Pharmaceuticals and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .West Ham beat Wolves after edgy Premier League match and heap more pressure on O'Neil
Yoon accepts Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun's resignation, names successor Published: 05 Dec. 2024, 08:49 Updated: 05 Dec. 2024, 08:50 SEO JI-EUN [email protected] Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attends a Cabinet meeting in government complex Seoul on Tuesday. [YONHAP] President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, following public outcry over his proposal to declare martial law. Choi Byung-hyuk, Korea's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, was nominated as Kim's replacement. Kim tendered his resignation on Wednesday evening, apologizing for the confusion caused by the declaration of martial law. "I bear the weight of responsibility as defense minister and deeply apologize for causing confusion and concern over the martial law," Kim said in a statement. Yoon declared emergency martial law a bit before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, which was lifted only six hours later, three and a half hours after the National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to lift it. This was the first time since 1979 — following the assassination of President Park Chung Hee — and the 17th time in Korea’s whole history that a state of martial law was declared. BY SEO JI-EUN [ [email protected] ] var admarutag = admarutag || {} admarutag.cmd = admarutag.cmd || [] admarutag.cmd.push(function () { admarutag.pageview('3bf9fc17-6e70-4776-9d65-ca3bb0c17cb7'); });The regular season didn’t end the way the College of the Redwoods football team had in mind with a 41-18 road loss to College of the Siskiyous, but the Corsairs did get some good news with the team set to host Coalinga College in the Grizzly Bowl. CR (7-3, 3-2) will host the Falcons on Dec. 6 at the Redwood Bowl for a 6 p.m. kickoff. Coalinga is 6-4 on the season, finishing in third place of the American-Golden Coast Conference behind Monterey Peninsula and San Jose. While the Corsairs haven’t played the Falcons, they did match up against the two teams that finished above them, falling to Monterey Peninsula 21-7 and then beating San Jose 30-21. The Corsairs have lost two of their last three games following their prolonged bye, where the team went 28 days without playing a game. CR fell at home to undefeated De Anza 25-22 before beating Cabrillo College 65-9 and then losing Saturday’s game against Siskiyous 41-18. CR led at halftime in Saturday’s game 10-7 but was outscored 34-8 in the second half. The struggles were teamwide in the loss, with the offense struggling to get going after halftime, the defense allowed 41 points and the special teams unit missed two field goal attempts. Freshman quarterback Bryton Livingston didn’t have his best day under center, going 22-36 for 227 yards and a pair of interceptions. Freshman quarterback Kade Bomberger was intercepted in his only passing attempt Saturday as well, with the Corsairs turning the ball over four times in the game. CR has 20 turnovers in 10 games, but one of those games was a forfeit victory over Yuba. The Corsairs struggled to find success running the ball against Siskiyous, with the team’s 32 rushes going for 99 yards, an average of 3.09 yards per rush. Freshman Isaiah Hemmings and sophomore Jordyn Bowers both found the endzone on rushing touchdowns. Hemmings led the way on the ground, with his 14 carries picking up 60 yards, Livingston had 10 carries for 22 yards. Freshman wide receiver Glen “Phat” Williams Jr. was Livington’s main target through the air, hauling in eight catches for 53 yards with Siskiyous doing a good job of keeping the explosive Williams Jr. under control. Hemmings hauled in two catches for 47 yards with sophomore wide receiver Jaydan Burns catching five balls for 43 yards. Williams Jr. provideda spark on kick returns, getting 79 return yards off three kickoffs and taking a punt return 40 yards on his only chance of the game. The CR defense forced a turnover themselves, with sophomore defensive lineman Tyreeq Reaves forcing and recovering a fumble in the third quarter. Defensive ends sophomore Conner Long and freshman Jireh Ioane both finished the game with two tackles for losses apiece, combining for four of the Corsairs total five TFLs in the game. The CR defense allowed four rushing touchdowns in the loss, including two by Siskiyous Zaveon Jones. Now the Corsairs will have a bye week to prepare for Coalinga, it’s the third year in a row that College of the Redwoods will host the Grizzly Bowl, as the Corsairs thumped Hartnell College 63-0 last December but lost to Monterey Peninsula at the Redwood Bowl 42-21 back in 2022. Dylan McNeill can be reached at 707-441-0526.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Alabama faces a tougher roadblock than it might appear in its quest to maintain positioning for the College Football Playoff. Sure, Oklahoma has struggled in its first Southeastern Conference season. The Sooners (5-5, 1-5 SEC) have lost four straight conference games. The Sooners have fired their offensive coordinator and they have the worst offense in the league. But they have a tough defense, too. Linebacker Danny Stutsman, a midseason AP All-American, anchors a nasty unit that has kept the Sooners competitive in losses at Ole Miss and Missouri. He ranks second in the SEC with 96 tackles. Defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. has scored four defensive touchdowns since the start of the 2023 season, tied for the most nationally. Defensive end R Mason Thomas has seven sacks, with six coming in the fourth quarter of close games. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer is paying attention. “It’s going to take a great week of preparation,” DeBoer said. “A physical football team all around. Their defense is, I think, an extremely tough defense in all ways — just what they do with their scheme and then with their personnel, the way they fly around.” Plus, Oklahoma is motivated. It’s Senior Day for a program that would become bowl eligible with a win. Beating the seventh-ranked Crimson Tide could cure a lot of ills for the Sooners. “I think they know they could be a great example for what fight and what belief and what finishing and what improving and what proving people wrong looks like,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said. “And I think this is a group of guys that are committed to doing that.” Alabama (8-2, 4-2) has more answers than most. Jalen Milroe has passed for 15 touchdowns and rushed for 17. Freshman receiver Ryan Williams has 40 catches for 767 yards and eight touchdowns. “Yeah, incredibly explosive, and they have great playmakers everywhere," Venables said. “Certainly, it starts — everything goes through the quarterback.” There has been much talk about what a third loss would do to Alabama's playoff hopes. DeBoer said his team isn't focused on that. “I think we're really honed in and the guys really believe on and have understood the significance of really focusing on where we’re at right now,” he said. “We talk about the next play is the most important play, the next game is the most important game. We haven’t thought about anything beyond Oklahoma.” Milroe is only the fourth SEC quarterback since 2007 to have at least 15 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns in a single season. The others won the Heisman Trophy during their seasons — Florida's Tim Tebow in 2007, Auburn's Cam Newton in 2010 and Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel in 2012. “I think it just starts with doing what’s best for the team, and that’s what Jalen is all about," DeBoer said. Since returning to the lineup early against South Carolina four games ago, Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold has completed 70 of 112 passes for 705 yards with five touchdowns with no interceptions. Still, his fumble that was returned for a touchdown in the final minute against Missouri was the difference in a 30-23 loss. Arnold has dealt with significant criticism all season. “That goes along with that position at a place like the University of Oklahoma,” Venables said. “That’s a position that’s a little bit ... it’s a bit like the head coach position. There’s a different type of microscope and there’s a different type of focus and that’s okay he’s got broad shoulders to handle that.” Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes ran for career highs of 203 yards and three touchdowns against Maine two weeks ago, then he sat out last week's loss to Missouri. He's listed as questionable on this week's injury report. He leads the Sooners with 577 yards rushing this season. Venables is impressed with what DeBoer has done in his first year at Alabama since taking over for Nick Saban. “One of Kalen’s strengths as a football coach — a very successful coach — is he takes a group of players that he has, and their staff figures out what they can do,” Venables said. “They major in that, put them in position to be successful based on the players’ strengths. They’ve done a nice job of doing that throughout the course of the season.” Oklahoma beat heavily favored Alabama 45-31 in the Sugar Bowl to cap the 2013 season, a game that helped pump energy into the Sooner program under Bob Stoops. Alabama got revenge in 2018, beating the Sooners 45-34 in the College Football Playoff. 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
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrats and Republicans agreed on at least one thing before November’s election: California would play a central role in determining control of the U.S. House. Indeed it did. Democrat Adam Gray's come-from-behind victory over Republican Rep. John Duarte in a Central Valley farm-belt district Tuesday — the final House contest decided this year — gave Democrats their third pick-up of a GOP-held seat in the state, a small victory in a tough year for Democrats nationally. While Democratic wins narrowed the gap in the House, Republicans held their ground in two other toss-up contests that helped the GOP defend its fragile majority in Washington. Republicans won 220 House seats this election cycle , with Democrats holding 215 seats. Despite falling short of a majority, Democrats stressed that the party will gain seats next year, leaving the chamber even more closely divided. “Netting three seats was a very big deal,” Rep. Pete Aguilar, the third-ranking Democrat in the chamber, who lives in Redlands, east of Los Angeles, said in Washington. Democratic enthusiasm was tempered, however, by turnout figures that lagged the 2020 presidential election in the heavily Democratic state, even with Kamala Harris leading the Democratic ticket in her home state. Also, Republicans made incremental gains in the state Legislature. Voters overwhelmingly endorsed a ballot proposal that makes shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders again and increases penalties for some drug charges amid frustration over retail crimes, a proposal opposed by some Democrats. The election showed Democrats will need to pay closer attention to issues like crime and the cost of living, even in a state where the party holds every statewide office and dominates the Legislature and congressional delegation, Claremont McKenna College political scientist Jack Pitney said. In the House, Democrats “were hoping that California would push them over the top to gain a majority. But their gains elsewhere were not strong enough,” Pitney added, pointing to GOP wins in North Carolina. Gray won by a margin of less than 200 votes, with election officials reporting Tuesday all ballots had been counted. Duarte captured the seat in 2022 when he defeated Gray by one of the closest margins in the country, 564 votes. He was often listed among the most vulnerable House Republicans given that narrow margin of victory in a district with a Democratic tilt — about 11 points over registered Republicans. Gray said in a statement: “We always knew that this race would be as close as they come, and we’re expecting a photo finish this year, too.” In other Democratic House gains, first-time candidate Derek Tran ousted Republican Rep. Michelle Steel in a Southern California district anchored in Orange County, while Democrat George Whitesides toppled Republican Rep. Mike Garcia is a district north of Los Angeles. In a district east of Los Angeles, Republican Rep. Ken Calvert again held off Democrat Will Rollins in a repeat of their 2022 contest. And Republican Rep. David Valadao kept his grip on a farm-belt seat, despite its heavy Democratic registration edge. The outcome will leave Republicans with nine of the state's 52 U.S. House seats next year. Although California is often seen as a liberal monolith, a string of House districts has proved volatile in recent elections, spotlighting their importance to both parties. Democrats snatched seven seats from Republicans in 2018, then Republicans seized four from Democrats in 2020. In the 2022 elections, Republicans gained one seat, from 11 to 12, while Democrats dropped to 40 seats from 42, after California lost a House seat in reapportionment after the 2020 census. Overall, the state dropped to 52 districts from 53. The state played a pivotal role in securing the gavel for Republicans in 2022 and installing Rep. Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield as speaker .
Goldman Sachs analyst spells out ‘significant consequences’ of Trump’s huge tariff plansUS announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine● The Greater Stouffville Chamber of Commerce has inducted inaugural members of the new Greater Stouffville Business Hall of Fame. ● The initiative recognizes local pioneers who have played pivotal roles in shaping Stouffville’s business community. ● 2024 honourees include Marvin, Keith, and the late Ken Betz of Betz Pools; Percy and the late Harry and Wesley Schell of Schell Lumber; Graydon Card of Card’s Appliances; Jay Reesor of Reesor’s Market; and sisters Patti Thompson, Debbi Conzelmann, Robin Kelly, and Jackie Fisher of King Cole Ducks. ● To honour the inductees, the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville will create a commemorative wall at Town Hall in 2025. ● A celebratory dinner hosted by the Chamber on Nov. 26 introduced the Hall of Fame members and highlighted their contributions to Stouffville. “The Greater Stouffville Business Hall of Fame was created to recognize the trailblazers who helped shape Stouffville’s business landscape,” Chamber President David Elie said in his opening remarks. “It serves as a testament to the enduring impact of leadership, vision, and hard work, celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship, and drives the community forward.” The event drew more than 230 attendees, including Mayor Iain Lovatt, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, York Region Chairman Wayne Emmerson, Stouffville’s Ward Councillors, and senior Town Staff, as well as local business owners and residents. Lovatt, Scarpitti, and Emmerson joined Chamber board members to introduce the Hall of Fame inductees. “Stouffville has been incorporated for 147 years, and in that time there have been significant businesses established that have become foundational to our local identity,” Lovatt told Bullet Point News. “The inaugural inductees to the Business Hall of Fame are and will continue to be synonymous with Stouffville, and I was proud to play a small role in honouring them last evening.” Marvin and Keith Betz of Betz Pools, alongside their late father Ken, were inducted for their regional and international successes in pool construction and custom backyard design. The company was founded by Ken in 1945 after a client’s request for a custom pool during a home-building project, and they were recognized for their efforts in hiring locally whenever possible. Graydon Card was honoured for his customer-focused approach through nearly six decades as owner of Card’s Appliances, a family business established in 1968. Originally a hardware store, the business transitioned its focus to appliances in 1994 and has become a community fixture. Now 84, Card is a founding member of the Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce and remains active in the business, which is now run by the next generation of the Card family. Jay Reesor, a prominent figure in the Markham and Stouffville communities, was recognized for his contributions to local agriculture and business. Building on his family’s farming legacy dating back to 1804, Reesor founded Reesor’s Farm Market and Reesor’s Market & Bakery. He began his career in 1984 and has recently passed the business to younger members of the Reesor family. Percy and the late Harry and Wesley Schell were welcomed to the Hall of Fame for their contributions to Stouffville through Schell Lumber, originally founded in 1922 as the Stouffville Planing Mill. Now operated by the fourth generation, the business has been instrumental in home construction throughout the community and is well known for supporting local sports teams and events. Sisters Patti Thompson, Debbi Conzelmann, Robin Kelly, and Jackie Fisher, granddaughters of King Cole Ducks Ltd. founder James Murby, were awarded their place for growing the family business into Canada’s largest producer of duck products. Processing approximately 2.5 million ducks annually, the company has earned accolades for its sustainable agricultural practices, environmental efforts, and global reach, as well as their downstream production of compost. Nominations and selections for the Hall of Fame were made by the Greater Stouffville Chamber’s board of directors and staff through community consultation. The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has also offered a wall in the Municipal Offices building to recognize Hall of Fame members. “I’m excited to announce that we have a permanent home for the Hall of Fame in the new year,” said Christian Buhagiar, the Chamber’s Executive Director. ““Our inaugural inductees, along with all of our future inductees, will be showcased and honoured right outside Council Chambers. So our business community can make sure it keeps an eye on Council, as well,” he joked. The dinner also marked the Chamber’s formal rebranding announcement. Formerly known as the Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Stouffville Chamber now boasts a membership of approximately 400 businesses and organizations. Its updated identity is meant to reflect its growing place within the region’s business community. “This new identity will serve as a beacon for the collaborative spirit we strive to represent,” Buhagiar said. “It captures the spirit and ambition of the Chamber and our community and aligns with our mission to unlock greatness and shine a spotlight on all the potential that lies within the greater Stouffville region.”
Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lowerStock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lowerCelebrations and taking stock as ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel takes holdWhile sales of electric vehicles surge in China , adoption of more environmentally friendly vehicles is stumbling in the United States and Europe as carmakers and governments struggle to meet years-old promises about affordability and charging stations. Adding to those headwinds : an incoming new U.S. president who has disparaged government support for electric vehicles . China is the exception. Driven by government subsidies and mandates, vehicles with electric motors, including plug-in hybrids that combine electric and fossil fuel motors, topped 50% of sales in the month of July. Concerns about range, charging infrastructure and higher prices are sore points among both electric car enthusiasts and skeptics in Europe and the U.S. | Solar panels power charging at Detlef Mueller-Salis’ home in Mainz, Germany, so he thought he was all set to go electric. But range concerns, charging times and confusing charging payment methods have proved frustrating. So after four years, he and his wife sold their Porsche Taycan and Fiat 500 electrics and bought a BMW 5-Series and a Volkswagen Polo, both internal combustion. The smaller Fiat could run 220 kilometers (136.70 miles) on a charge in summer and 180 in winter, he said, against the manufacturer’s specification of 320 kilometers. Constantly checking the battery before quick trips to visit grandchildren and elder parents grew annoying. So did going on vacation with payment cards from five different charging plans. The Porsche took 30 minutes to charge instead of the 22 minutes advertised, not a huge difference but “not what the company promised,” said Mueller-Salis, who is retired from a logistics company. Driving fast on the autobahn reduced range so that “you paid for it with charging time.” Both retirees in their 70s, Ken and Roxanne Honeycutt mainly drive their used Kia Soul around their town near Oakland, California. They charge the EV, with a range of about 111 miles (179 kilometers), in their garage and don’t rely much on public infrastructure. But for longer trips they have to plan fast charging stops ahead of time. “We wanted to try it,” Roxanne said of the EV. “Sometimes we found that the charging stations don’t always work, they’re broken down, so that gives you a little bit of anxiety if you know okay, I need to charge.” On one cold, rainy January day, the Soul’s range dropped faster than expected, so they had to stop twice to charge. Another time, they hit multiple non-functioning chargers — even in California, where EV adoption leads the rest of the country. Their range dropped to 13 miles. “We’re used to having a gas station on every corner, 24 hours a day,” Roxanne said, adding they still like the vehicle. Electric cars aren’t going away. They are essential for planet-warming carbon emissions reductions governments agreed to under the 2015 Paris climate agreement. Electrified vehicle sales will reach 17 million this year, or one car in five sold globally, according to the International Energy Agency. That includes plug-in hybrids that combine electric with internal combustion motors. But about 60% of those sales are in China. In Europe, sales of electric-only cars fell 5.8% in January-September from a year earlier, while their market share fell to 13% from 14%. Pure EVs accounted for 8% of overall U.S. vehicle sales in October. So, the market is growing , but sales have slowed. They’re not plunging, but they’re not yet growing fast enough to meet climate goals. Aside from buyer hesitancy, barriers remain Higher prices matter. A Volkswagen ID. 3 hatchback costs 39,995 euros (about $42,090), compared to the similar-sized Volkswagen Golf fuel engine version at 27,180 euros ($29,136), according to the ADAC auto association. U.S. EV prices have fallen significantly since 2022, but the average price in October for a new one, $56,902 , still exceeded the average $48,623 for a new vehicle. Cost remains an issue for the more mainstream American consumers EV makers hope to target , according to a recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago. Uncertainty over purchase subsidies also complicates price comparisons. EV sales plunged in Germany early this year after the government abruptly cancelled the purchase premium of 6,750 euros for cars up to 40,000 euros and 4,500 euros for cars up to 65,000 euros. ADAC says that means most internal combustion models are a better deal over a car’s lifetime. Conservative political parties and the industry are now questioning the EU’s goal of eliminating most fuel engine vehicles by 2035, a decision that’s up for review in 2026. The European Auto Manufacturers’ Association is urging that carbon dioxide limits which carmakers must meet by 2026 or face heavy fines be relaxed. Some carmakers have pushed back electrification plans . President-elect Trump has vowed to end what he called the Biden administration’s EV “mandate,” though he has softened his anti-EV stance as his ties with Tesla CEO Elon Musk grew closer. Automakers are not required to sell EVs under the Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas emissions standards regulating tailpipe pollution , though they need EV sales to be at least 56% of their total sales to meet ambitious standards for cutting emissions. Trump may also eliminate critical EV tax credits . Even if fewer buyers choose EVs, tax credits or not , auto companies show no intention of fully retreating from the transition away from gas-burning cars and trucks. The China difference China’s auto market, the world’s largest has been transformed by billions of dollars in subsidies, with EV sales reaching 25.8% of the 13.5 million vehicles sold in January-August, according to the China Passenger Car Association. The government is encouraging car buyers to go electric, and many are buying EVs or plug-in hybrids under an economic stimulus program. The phasing out of earlier subsidies in 2022 unleashed a fierce price war, toppling some weaker automakers. Some Chinese EVs sell for less than $20,000 in their home market. The government push encouraged many start-ups that took the Tesla model and ran with it. They simplified car designs to cut costs and filled interiors with gadgetry appealing to a smartphone-savvy generation. Photographer Wu Cong sat inside his $23,000 Hongqi E-QM5 as it recharged in Beijing. He travels often for work, racking up 80,000 kilometers (50,000 miles) in the last two years. The EV saves him about 50 yuan ($7) in fuel costs for every 100 kilometers, he said, which would add up to $5,600 over two years. The sedan’s navigation system reminds him to recharge after driving a distance of his choosing. “It will tell you if there are charging stations ahead and if anyone is using them,” he said. Beijing tech worker Shang Wenting said her family hardly uses their gasoline-powered car anymore except for on long trips, preferring a sapphire Tesla Model Y they bought for about $37,000. During a weekly trip to a charging station 10 minutes from her home, Shang said the Tesla is cheaper to drive and she loves its “smart features,” like an energy recovery system that means she can press on the accelerator less. “It feels like switching from an old phone to a smart phone,” she said. —David McHugh, Alexa St. John and Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Associated Press video producer Caroline Chen and researcher Yu Bing contributed to this report. The application deadline for Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards is Friday, December 6, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today.
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JERUSALEM — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports, while the World Health Organization's director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight in Sanaa, with a crew member injured. “The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few meters from where we were — and the runway were damaged,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on the social media platform X. He added that he and U.N. colleagues were safe. “We will need to wait for the damage to the airport to be repaired before we can leave,” he said, without mentioning the source of the bombardment. U.N. spokeswoman Stephanie Tremblay later said the injured person was with the U.N. Humanitarian Air Service. At least three people were later reported killed and dozens injured in the airport strike. The U.N. team members left the airport and were “safe and sound” in Sanaa while the injured crew member was being treated at a hospital, she said. Tremblay said the damage assessment would be made on Friday morning to see whether WHO chief and the U.N. team can leave Yemen. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the escalation in attacks between Yemen and Israel and described Thursday’s attacks as “especially alarming,” Tremblay said. Israel’s army later told The Associated Press it wasn’t aware that the WHO chief or delegation was at the location in Yemen. The Israeli strikes followed several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel. The Israeli military in a statement said it attacked infrastructure used by the Iran-backed Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa and ports in Hodeida, Al-Salif and Ras Qantib, along with power stations, asserting they were used to smuggle in Iranian weapons and for the entry of senior Iranian officials. Israel's military added it had "capabilities to strike very far from Israel’s territory — precisely, powerfully, and repetitively.” The strikes, carried out over 1,000 miles from Jerusalem, came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “the Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas and Hezbollah and Assad’s regime and others learned" as his military has battled those more powerful proxies of Iran. The Houthi-controlled satellite channel al-Masirah reported multiple deaths and showed broken windows, collapsed ceilings and a bloodstained floor and vehicle. Iran's foreign ministry condemned the strikes. The U.S. military also has targeted the Houthis in recent days. The U.N. has said the targeted ports are important entryways for humanitarian aid for Yemen, the poorest Arab nation that plunged into a civil war in 2014 . Over the weekend, 16 people were wounded when a Houthi missile hit a playground in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv , while other missiles and drones have been shot down. Last week, Israeli jets struck Sanaa and Hodeida, killing nine people, calling it a response to previous Houthi attacks. The Houthis also have been targeting shipping on the Red Sea corridor, calling it solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The U.N. Security Council has an emergency meeting Monday in response to an Israeli request that it condemn the Houthi attacks and Iran for supplying them weapons. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in Gaza overnight , the territory's Health Ministry said. The Israeli military said all were militants posing as reporters. The strike hit a car outside Al-Awda Hospital in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. The journalists were working for local news outlet Al-Quds Today, a television channel affiliated with the Islamic Jihad militant group. Islamic Jihad is a smaller and more extreme ally of Hamas and took part in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack in southern Israel that ignited the war. Israel's military identified four of the men as combat propagandists and said that intelligence, including a list of Islamic Jihad operatives found by soldiers in Gaza, had confirmed that all five were affiliated with the group. Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian militant groups operate political, media and charitable operations in addition to their armed wings. Associated Press footage showed the incinerated shell of a van, with press markings visible on the back doors. Sobbing young men attended the funeral. The bodies were wrapped in shrouds, with blue press vests draped over them. The Committee to Protect Journalists says more than 130 Palestinian reporters have been killed since the start of the war. Israel hasn't allowed foreign reporters to enter Gaza except on military embeds. Israel has banned the pan-Arab Al Jazeera network and accused six of its Gaza reporters of being militants . The Qatar-based broadcaster denies the allegations and accuses Israel of trying to silence its war coverage, which has focused heavily on civilian casualties from Israeli military operations. Separately, Israel's military said a 35-year-old reserve soldier was killed during fighting in central Gaza. A total of 389 soldiers have been killed in Gaza since the start of the ground operation. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border, killing around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting around 250. About 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third believed to be dead. Israel's air and ground offensive has killed more than 45,000 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry. It says more than half the fatalities have been women and children, but doesn't say how many of the dead were fighters. Israel says it has killed more than 17,000 militants, without providing evidence. The offensive has caused widespread destruction and hunger and driven around 90% of the population of 2.3 million from their homes. Hundreds of thousands are packed into squalid camps along the coast, with little protection from the cold, wet winter. Also Thursday, people mourned eight Palestinians killed by Israeli military operations in and around Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Israeli military said it opened fire after militants attacked soldiers, and it was aware of uninvolved civilians who were harmed in the raid. Shurafa reported from Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip. Associated Press writers Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations and Nasser Karimi in Tehran, Iran, contributed to this report. A previous version of this story was corrected to show that the name of the local news outlet is Al-Quds Today, not the Quds News Network. Follow AP’s war coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield scored in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Saturday. David Rittich made 19 saves for the Kings, who improved to 6-2-1 at home. Kempe and Byfield scored 1:44 apart in the second period. Byfield buried a sharp-angle slap shot on a power play while dropping to a knee. It was his 98th career point in 200 games. Brandon Montour got the Kraken on the board with 1:26 left in the game. He converted a long shot with Joey Daccord off for another skater, but Los Angeles held on. Daccord finished with 19 stops for Seattle. Takeaways Kraken: Jordan Eberle will miss at least three months after undergoing surgery on his pelvis. He had six goals and five assists in 17 games before he got hurt against Chicago on Nov. 14. Kings: The power play had been in a 1-for-16 rut (6.25%) over the previous six games before Byfield found the net. It was the Kings' lone opportunity with the man-advantage. Key moment After following its 1-0 loss to Buffalo on Wednesday with a fourth straight period of extreme low-event hockey, Los Angeles created a lot more activity and offense to start the second and generate its two goals. Key stat The Kings know how to close out games, improving to 9-0-1 when leading after two periods. Up next The Kraken visit Anaheim on Monday, and the Kings play at San Jose on Monday. ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl Dan Greenspan, The Associated Press
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The crash happened at 10.45am in crowded downtown Delray Beach, multiple news outlets reported. The Brightline train was stopped on the tracks, its front destroyed, about a block away from the Delray Beach fire rescue truck, its ladder ripped off and strewn in the grass several yards away, The Sun-Sentinel newspaper reported. The Delray Beach Fire Rescue said in a social media post that three Delray Beach firefighters were in stable condition at a hospital. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue took 12 people from the train to the hospital with minor injuries. Emmanuel Amaral rushed to the scene on his golf cart after hearing a loud crash and screeching train brakes from where he was having breakfast a couple of blocks away. He saw firefighters climbing out of the window of their damaged truck and pulling injured colleagues away from the tracks. One of their helmets came to rest several hundred feet away from the crash. “The front of that train is completely smashed, and there was even some of the parts to the fire truck stuck in the front of the train, but it split the car right in half. It split the fire truck right in half, and the debris was everywhere,” Mr Amaral said. Brightline officials did not immediately comment on the crash. A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board said it was still gathering information about the crash and had not decided yet whether it will investigate. The NTSB is already investigating two crashes involving Brightline’s high-speed trains that killed three people early this year at the same crossing along the railroad’s route between Miami and Orlando. More than 100 people have died after being hit by trains since Brightline began operations in July 2017 – giving the railroad the worst death rate in the United States. But most of those deaths have been either suicides, pedestrians who tried to run across the tracks ahead of a train or drivers who went around crossing gates instead of waiting for a train to pass. Brightline has not been found to be at fault in those previous deaths.
MIAMI – The Miami Heat on Friday set up a small trade that could have a wide-ranging impact across their roster and payroll. Reaching an agreement with the Indiana Pacers, the Heat will send out center Thomas Bryant once he is eligible to be traded Sunday . While the Heat will receive the right to swap 2031 second-round draft slots with the Pacers, the move was made to alleviate the Heat’s current position hard against the NBA’s punitive luxury tax and to also better align the roster. Bryant, 27, signed a one-year contract at the veteran minimum of $2.1 million in July at the outset of free agency to return for a second season. At the time, he waived his right to veto a trade this season. Sunday is the first day players signed in the offseason can be dealt. Beyond the savings against the luxury tax, the deal allows the Heat to better deploy their resources. Even with the Bryant deal, the Heat still have starter Bam Adebayo and reserves Kevin Love, Kel’el Ware and even Nikola Jovic to cast at center. With the open roster spot, the Heat next would be in position to convert one of their players on a two-way deal to a standard contract. Point guard Dru Smith, who currently is playing on a two-way deal, in recent games has emerged as a reliable rotation contributor . Players on two-way deals can be on the active roster for no more than 50 games over the 82-game regular season and are not playoff eligible. Should the Heat convert one of their current two-way players, it then would open such a slot for another two-way signing. Among options in that regard is summer and preseason prospect Isaiah Stevens, the point guard who is leading the G League in assists while playing for the team’s affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Related Articles The open roster spot also could help facilitate a larger trade where the Heat take back more players than are sent out, perhaps adding additional intrigue to the recent swirl of Jimmy Butler trade speculation. In the short term, the Heat likely are to go the maximum two weeks allowed to be at fewer than 14 players on standard contracts, saving the team further against the luxury tax. With the trade, the Heat also will create a $2.1 million trade exception. Initially signed in 2023 free agency, Bryant never quite gained traction with the Heat, held out of 10 consecutive games during a recent stretch. He now gets to play not far from his college campus, having been drafted out of Indiana University by the Utah Jazz in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft. The Pacers were in the market for an additional big man after losing big men Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman to season-ending Achilles injuries.
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Manhattan police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione , suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, while carrying a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Here's the latest: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says “violence to combat any sort of corporate greed is unacceptable” and the White House will “continue to condemn any form of violence.” She declined to comment on the investigation into the Dec. 4 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson or reports that writings belonging to the suspect, Luigi Mangione, said insurance companies care more about profits than their customers. “This is horrific,” Jean-Pierre said of the fatal shooting of Thompson as he walked in Manhattan. He didn’t appear to say anything as deputies led him to a waiting car outside. “I’m deeply grateful to the men and women of law enforcement whose efforts to solve the horrific murder of Brian Thompson led to the arrest of a suspect in Pennsylvania,” Gov. Hochul said in the statement. “I am coordinating with the District Attorney’s Office and will sign a request for a governor’s warrant to ensure this individual is tried and held accountable. Public safety is my top priority and I’ll do everything in my power to keep the streets of New York safe.” That’s according to a spokesperson for the governor who said Gov. Hochul will do it as soon as possible. Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation’s top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators in New York and Pennsylvania are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. The killing sparked widespread discussions about corporate greed, unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. ▶ Read more about Luigi Mangione Peter Weeks, the Blair County district attorney, says he’ll work with New York officials to try to return suspect Luigi Mangione there to face charges. Weeks said the New York charges are “more serious” than in Blair County. “We believe their charges take precedent,” Weeks said, promising to do what’s needed to accommodate New York’s prosecution first. Weeks spoke to reporters after a brief hearing at which a defense lawyer said Mangione will fight extradition. The defense asked for a hearing on the issue. In the meantime, Mangione will be detained at a state prison in western Pennsylvania. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said Tuesday it will seek a Governor’s warrant to secure Mangione’s extradition to Manhattan. Under state law, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul can issue a warrant of arrest demanding Mangione’s return to the state. Such a warrant must recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance and be sealed with the state seal. It would then be presented to law enforcement in Pennsylvania to expedite Mangione’s return to New York. But Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks says it won’t be a substantial barrier to returning Mangione to New York. He noted that defendants contest extradition “all the time,” including in simple retail theft cases. Dickey, his defense lawyer, questioned whether the second-degree murder charge filed in New York might be eligible for bail under Pennsylvania law, but prosecutors raised concerns about both public safety and Mangione being a potential flight risk, and the judge denied it. Mangione will continue to be housed at a state prison in Huntingdon. He has 14 days to challenge the detention. Prosecutors, meanwhile, have a month to seek a governor’s warrant out of New York. Mangione, wearing an orange jumpsuit, mostly stared straight ahead at the hearing, occasionally consulting papers, rocking in his chair, or looking back at the gallery. At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion, but was quieted by his lawyer. Luigi Mangione, 26, has also been denied bail at a brief court hearing in western Pennsylvania. He has 14 days to challenge the bail decision. That’s with some intervention from owner Elon Musk. The account, which hasn’t posted since June, was briefly suspended by X. But after a user inquired about it in a post Monday, Musk responded “This happened without my knowledge. Looking into it.” The account was later reinstated. Other social media companies such as Meta have removed his accounts. According to X rules, the platform removes “any accounts maintained by individual perpetrators of terrorist, violent extremist, or mass violent attacks, as well as any accounts glorifying the perpetrator(s), or dedicated to sharing manifestos and/or third party links where related content is hosted.” Mangione is not accused of perpetrating a terrorist or mass attack — he has been charged with murder — and his account doesn’t appear to share any writings about the case. He shouted something that was partly unintelligible, but referred to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people.” He’s there for an arraignment on local charges stemming from his arrest Monday. He was dressed in an orange jumpsuit as officers led him from a vehicle into the courthouse. Local defense lawyer Thomas Dickey is expected to represent the 26-year-old at a Tuesday afternoon hearing at the Blair County Courthouse. Dickey declined comment before the hearing. Mangione could have the Pennsylvania charges read aloud to him and may be asked to enter a plea. They include possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. In New York, he was charged late Monday with murder in the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione likely was motivated by his anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain with corporate greed, said a a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s hand-written notes and social media postings. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said. A felony warrant filed in New York cites Altoona Officer Christy Wasser as saying she found the writings along with a semi-automatic pistol and an apparent silencer. The filing echoes earlier statements from NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny who said Mangione had a three-page, handwritten document that shows “some ill will toward corporate America.” Mangione is now charged in Pennsylvania with being a fugitive of justice. A customer at the McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where Mangione was arrested said one of his friends had commented beforehand that the man looked like the suspect wanted for the shooting in New York City. “It started out almost a little bit like a joke, my one friend thought he looked like the shooter,” said the customer, who declined to give his full name, on Tuesday. “It wasn’t really a joke, but we laughed about it,” he added. The warrant on murder and other charges is a step that could help expedite his extradition from Pennsylvania. In court papers made public Tuesday, a New York City police detective reiterated key findings in the investigation he said tied Mangione to the killing, including surveillance footage and a fake ID he used to check into a Manhattan hostel on Nov. 24. Police officers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, found that ID when they arrested Mangione on Monday. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Mangione doesn’t yet have a lawyer who can speak on his behalf, court officials said. Images of Mangione released Tuesday by Pennsylvania State Police showed him pulling down his mask in the corner of the McDonald’s while holding what appeared to be hash browns and wearing a winter jacket and ski cap. In another photo from a holding cell, he stood unsmiling with rumpled hair. Mangione’s cousin, Maryland lawmaker Nino Mangione, announced Tuesday morning that he’s postponing a fundraiser planned later this week at the Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore, which was purchased by the Mangione family in 1986. “Because of the nature of this terrible situation involving my Cousin I do not believe it is appropriate to hold my fundraising event scheduled for this Thursday at Hayfields,” Nino Mangione said in a social media post. “I want to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and support. My family and I are heartbroken and ask that you remember the family of Mr. Thompson in your prayers. Thank you.” Officers used New York City’s muscular surveillance system . Investigators analyzed DNA samples, fingerprints and internet addresses. Police went door to door looking for witnesses. When an arrest came five days later , those sprawling investigative efforts shared credit with an alert civilian’s instincts. A customer at a McDonald’s restaurant in Pennsylvania noticed another patron who resembled the man in the oblique security-camera photos New York police had publicized. He remains jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. By late Monday evening, prosecutors in Manhattan had added a charge of murder, according to an online court docket. It’s unclear whether Luigi Nicholas Mangione has an attorney who can comment on the allegations. Asked at Monday’s arraignment whether he needed a public defender, Mangione asked whether he could “answer that at a future date.”Henderson's optimism and positive outlook on the team's performance reflect a mindset of resilience and determination that is essential for success in competitive sports. 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An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Mr. Trump’s movement – wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry – and people in Mr. Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hard-line immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Mr. Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Mr. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Ms. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said the tech executives who have aligned themselves with the president-elect were doing so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Mr. Musk owns. Ms. Loomer’s comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks, whom Mr. Trump has tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” Mr. Musk and Mr. Ramaswamy, whom Mr. Trump has tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government, weighed in, defending the tech industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Mr. Trump’s world, and what his political movement stands for. Mr. Trump has not yet weighed in on the rift, and his presidential transition team did not respond to a message seeking comment. Mr. Musk, the world’s richest man who has grown remarkably close to the president-elect, was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump’s movement but his stance on the tech industry’s hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Mr. Musk was once on a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent,” he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Mr. Trump’s own positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He has focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he has also sought curbs on legal immigration, including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Mr. Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Mr. Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” executive order, which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. The president-elect’s businesses, however, have hired foreign workers, including waiters and cooks at his Mar-a-Lago club, and his social media company behind his Truth Social app has used the the H-1B program for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign, as he made immigration his signature issue, Mr. Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country” and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. But in a sharp departure from his usual alarmist message around immigration generally, Mr. Trump told a podcast this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country,” he told the “All-In” podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Mr. Trump’s budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes.The Layered Style of New York’s Christmas Tree Sellers
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Texas A&M signed the nation’s top-ranked recruiting class three years ago believing it had built a potential national title contender. Plenty of players from that heralded 2022 class could indeed be participating in the first 12-team College Football Playoff this month. They just won’t be doing it for the Aggies, who no longer have nearly half their 2022 signees. The list of 2022 recruits now with playoff contenders elsewhere includes Mississippi defensive lineman Walter Nolen, Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart, Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton, SMU offensive tackle PJ Williams and injured Boise State receiver Chris Marshall. Texas A&M has done all right without them, going 8-4 as transfers filled about half the starting roles. Texas A&M represents perhaps the clearest example of how recruiting and roster construction have changed in the era of loosened transfer restrictions. Coaches must assemble high school classes without always knowing which of their own players are transferring and what players from other schools could be available through the portal. “It used to be you lost 20 seniors, you signed 20 incoming freshmen,” Duke coach Manny Diaz said. “You just had your numbers right. Now you might lose 20 seniors, but you might lose 20 underclassmen. You just don’t know.” Is high school recruiting losing value? Coaches emphasize that high school recruiting remains critical, but recent results suggest it isn’t as vital as before. The last two College Football Playoff runners-up – TCU in 2022 and Washington in 2023 – didn’t sign a single top-15 class in any of the four years leading up their postseason runs, according to composite rankings of recruiting sites compiled by 247Sports. This year’s contenders have shown there’s more than one way to build a championship-caliber roster. About half of No. 1 Oregon’s usual starters began their college careers elsewhere. No. 5 Georgia, which annually signs one of the nation’s top high school classes, has only a few transfers making major contributions. Colorado’s rise under Deion Sanders exemplifies how a team can win without elite high school recruiting. None of Colorado’s last four classes have ranked higher than 30th in the 247Sports Composite. Three ranked 47th or lower. “If anybody ever did the homework and the statistics of these young men – people have a class that they say is the No. 1 class in the nation – then five of those guys play, or four of those guys play, then the rest go through the spring and then they jump in the portal,” Sanders said. “Don’t give me the number of where you rank (in recruiting standings), because it’s like an NFL team," he added. "You always say who won the draft, then the team gets killed all year (and) you don’t say nothing else about it. Who won the draft last year in the NFL? Nobody cares right now, right?” Wisconsin's Christian Alliegro tries to stop Oregon's Evan Stewart, right, during the first half of a Nov. 16 game in Madison, Wis. The busy transfer portal Star quarterback Shedeur Sanders followed his father from Jackson State to Colorado in 2023, and Heisman Trophy front-runner Travis Hunter accompanied them. According to Colorado, this year’s Buffaloes team has 50 transfer newcomers, trailing only North Texas’ 54 among Bowl Subdivision programs. Relying on transfers comes with caveats. Consider Florida State's rise and fall. Florida State posted an unbeaten regular-season record last year with transfers playing leading roles. When those transfers departed and Florida State's portal additions this year didn't work out, the Seminoles went 2-10. “There has to be some type of balance between the transfer portal and high school recruiting,” said Andrew Ivins, the director of scouting for 247Sports. “I compare it to the NFL. The players from the transfer portal are your free agents and high school recruiting is your NFL draft picks.” A look at the composite rankings of recruiting sites compiled by 247Sports for the 2020-22 classes shows at least 40 of the top 100 prospects each of those years ended up leaving their original school. Coaches must decide which positions they’re better off building with high school prospects and which spots might be easier to fill through the portal. “The ones that have a ton of learning to do - tight end, quarterback, interior offensive line, inside linebacker, safety, where they are the communicators - they are the guys that are processing a lot of information,” Florida’s Billy Napier said. “Those are the ones in a perfect world you have around for a while. “It’s easier to play defensive line, edge, corner, receiver, running back, tackle, specialists. Those are a little bit more plug-and-play I’d say, in my opinion," Napier said. "Either way, it’s not necessarily about that. It’s just about we need a certain number at each spot, and we do the best we can to fill those roles.” Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, right, congratulates place kicker Cristiano Palazzo after he kicked an extra point during the second half of Friday's game against Oklahoma Stat in Boulder, Colo. Transfer portal ripple effects Power Four programs aren’t the only ones facing a balancing act between recruiting high schools and mining the transfer portal. Group of Five schools encounter similar challenges. “We’re recruiting every position and bringing in a high school class,” Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton said. “That’s not going to be maybe 24 scholarship guys like it used to be. It might be more like 16. It’s not four d-linemen necessarily, right? It might be three. It might not be three receivers. It might be two. And it might not be five offensive linemen. It’s two to three.” The extra hurdle Group of Five schools face is the possibility their top performers might leave for a power-conference program with more lucrative name, image and likeness financial opportunities. They sometimes don’t know which players they’ll lose. “We know who they’re trying to steal,” Miami (Ohio) coach Chuck Martin quipped. “We just don’t know who they’re going to steal.” The obstacles facing coaches are only getting steeper as FBS teams prepare for a 105-man roster limit as part of the fallout from a pending $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement. While having 105 players on scholarship seems like an upgrade from the current 85-man scholarship limit, many rosters have about 125 players once walk-ons are included. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said last week his program would probably end up with about 30-50 players in the portal due to the new roster restrictions. Is there college free agency? All the added dimensions to roster construction in the college game have drawn parallels to the NFL, but Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck believes those comparisons are misleading. “When people talk about college football right now, they’re saying, ‘Oh, we have an NFL model,’ or it’s kind of moving toward the NFL,” Fleck said. “First of all, it’s nothing like the NFL. There’s a collective bargaining agreement (in the NFL). There’s a true salary cap for everybody. It’s designed for all 32 fan bases to win the Super Bowl maybe once every 32 years – and I know other people are winning that a lot more than others – but that’s how it’s designed. In college football, it’s not that way.” There does seem to be a bit more competitive balance than before. The emergence of TCU and Washington the last couple of postseasons indicates this new era of college football has produced more unpredictability. 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CRM in Healthcare Market Next Big Thing | Major Giants- Microsoft, SugarCRM, Infor, Salesforce 11-27-2024 08:37 PM CET | Health & Medicine Press release from: DiMarket CRM in Healthcare Market Data Insights Market published a new research publication on "CRM in Healthcare Market Insights, to 2030" with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained Tables and charts in presentable format. In the Study you will find new evolving Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities generated by targeting market associated stakeholders. The growth of the CRM in Healthcare market was mainly driven by the increasing R&D spending across the world. Get Free Exclusive PDF Sample Copy of This Research @ https://datainsightsmarket.com/report/crm-in-healthcare-industry-11273/sample-report?utm_source=OpenPR/utm_medium=Rahul Some of the key players profiled in the study are: Microsoft, SugarCRM Inc, Infor Inc, Salesforce Inc, Cerner Corporation, , Sage Group Plc, Pegasystems Inc, Oracle, Mercury Healthcare Inc, SAP SE, IBM. The size of the CRM in Healthcare Industry market was valued at USD 18.31 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 41.97 Million by 2032, with an expected CAGR of 12.58% during the forecast period. The titled segments and sub-section of the market are illuminated below: Deployment Model: On-Premise Model, Web/Cloud-Based Model, Application: Customer Service and Support, Sales and Marketing, Community Outreach, Patient Information Management, Other (Clinical trials relationship management, CRM Analytics, Referrals), End User: Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers(ASCS) and Clinics, Diagnostic Centers, Others (Pharmacies, Medical centers, and Nursing Homes) Market Trends: Web/Cloud-Based Deployment Model is Expected to Hold a Major Share in the Market Over the Forecast Period Market Drivers: Growing Focus Towards Customer Relationship Management in Healthcare; Benefits of CRM Software; Technological Advancements Such as Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within CRM tools What Can be Explored with the CRM in Healthcare Market Study •Gain Market Understanding •Identify Growth Opportunities •Analyze and Measure the Global CRM in Healthcare Market by Identifying Investment across various Industry Verticals •Understand the Trends that will drive Future Changes in CRM in Healthcare •Understand the Competitive Scenario - Track Right Markets - Identify the Right Verticals Region Included are: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Oceania, South America, Middle East & Africa Country Level Break-Up: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Germany, United Kingdom (UK), the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Russia, France, Poland, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, India, Australia and New Zealand etc. Have Any Questions Regarding Global CRM in Healthcare Market Report, Ask Our Experts@ https://datainsightsmarket.com/report/crm-in-healthcare-industry-11273/enquiry-before-buy?utm_source=OpenPR/utm_medium=Rahul Strategic Points Covered in Table of Content of Global CRM in Healthcare Market: Chapter 1: Introduction, market driving force product Objective of Study and Research Scope the CRM in Healthcare market Chapter 2: Exclusive Summary - the basic information of the CRM in Healthcare Market. 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Our Analyst is tracking high growth study with detailed statistical and in-depth analysis of market trends & dynamics that provide a complete overview of the industry. We follow an extensive research methodology coupled with critical insights related industry factors and market forces to generate the best value for our clients. We Provides reliable primary and secondary data sources, our analysts and consultants derive informative and usable data suited for our clients business needs. The research study enables clients to meet varied market objectives a from global footprint expansion to supply chain optimization and from competitor profiling to M&As. This release was published on openPR.KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Taylor Swift once raved about the sweet potato casserole served at a New York City restaurant and now that recipe pops up every now and again at Thanksgiving. The holidays encourage many of us to try new recipes. Social media right now is flooded with recipes for appetizers, side dishes and desserts. Anyone making that cornbread casserole from TikTok? While we might not get to share a Thanksgiving feast with Swift — is your name Blake Lively? — or other celebrities beloved by Kansas City, we can eat like them. So here’s the recipe for that casserole Swift loved so much, and favorite family side dish recipes from Donna Kelce and Eric Stonestreet. Enjoy. People are also reading... Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams making furniture in Alexander County again Sheriff: 1 arrested, 1 wanted after Statesville man strangled, robbed Lake Norman residents voice concerns with Marshall Steam Station changes Iredell County bridge to close for $1.2 replacement project Basketball transfer Patterson back home at West Iredell to 'bring in some wins' Believers bought airplane for dead preacher thinking he’d rise from grave to fly in it MerMade: Workspace opens in Statesville, caters to artists, crafters Baseball league cries foul as Iredell plans to charge to use Jennings Park fields Statesville embraces underdog role in rematch with defending champ Hickory Mooresville's Farmer, Graham picked to play in Shrine Bowl With supermajority in NC House gone, Iredell's Republican lawmakers talk changes, challenges Statesville falls to Hickory, Mooresville tops NW Guilford in football playoffs Iredell County woman wins first $150,000 top prize in new game Statesville sweeps varsity doubleheader with South Iredell; Shehan reaches 1,000 points in Lake Norman win West Iredell starts season strong with win over Bunker Hill Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, seen here last year at her son's music festival, dined on a cheesesteak made by actor Bradley Cooper at QVC festivities in Las Vegas this week. (Emily Curiel/Kansas City Star/TNS) If we tried to guess how many holiday dinner rolls Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason Kelce, have scarfed over the years, would it be in the hundreds? Thousands? Their mom has spoken often about the batches of holiday crescent rolls she has baked over the years. Based on the recipe that won the 1969 Pillsbury Bake-Off, Pillsbury’s Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs , they’re now known as Mama Kelce’s Dinner Rolls. They blend the crescent roll pastry with marshmallows, cinnamon and sugar. Dinner roll or dessert? We bet they didn’t last long enough in front of Travis and Jason for that debate. Ingredients Rolls •1/4 cup granulated sugar •2 tablespoons Pillsbury Best all-purpose flour •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon •2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) •16 large marshmallows •1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Glaze •1/2 cup powdered sugar •1/2 teaspoon vanilla •2-3 teaspoons milk •1/4 cup chopped nuts Directions Make the rolls 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 16 medium muffin cups with nonstick baking spray. 2. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, flour and cinnamon. 3. Separate the dough into 16 triangles. For each roll, dip 1 marshmallow into melted butter; roll in the sugar mixture. Place marshmallow on the shortest side of a triangle. Roll up, starting at shortest side and rolling to opposite point. Completely cover the marshmallow with the dough; firmly pinch edges to seal. Dip 1 end in remaining butter; place butter side down in muffin cup. 4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. 5. When done, remove from the oven and let the puffs cool in the pan for 1 minute. Remove rolls from muffin cups; place on cooling racks set over waxed paper. Make the glaze and assemble In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve warm. Thanksgiving is one of the “Modern Family” star’s favorite holidays. Three years ago, as part of a campaign honoring hometown heroes , he shared one of his favorite recipe with McCormick Spices: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Butternut Squash . This recipe serves eight. Ingredients •1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved •1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes •1 tablespoon olive oil •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder •1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves •1/2 teaspoon salt •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper •5 slices bacon, chopped •1 shallot, finely chopped •1/2 cup dried cranberries •1/4 cup balsamic vinegar •1 teaspoon whole grain mustard •1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional) •1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, (optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Spray large shallow baking pan with no stick cooking spray; set aside. Place Brussels sprouts and squash in large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat evenly. Spread in single layer on prepared pan. 2. Roast 16 to 18 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring halfway through cooking. 3. Meanwhile, cook bacon in medium skillet on medium heat about 6 minutes or until crispy. Remove using slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain. Add shallot to same skillet; cook and stir 2 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Stir in cranberries, vinegar and mustard until well blended. Transfer mixture to small bowl; set aside. 4. Arrange roasted Brussels sprouts and squash on serving platter. Drizzle with cranberry balsamic glaze and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cooked bacon, toasted pecans, and crumbled blue cheese, if desired. Serve immediately. Swift gushed about the sweet potato casserole served at Del Frisco’s Grille in New York City, a dish crowned with a crunchy candied pecan and oatmeal crumble. “I’ve never enjoyed anything with the word casserole in it ever before, but it’s basically sweet potatoes with this brown sugary crust,” she told InStyle. ”Oh my God, it’s amazing.” The media rushed to find the recipe, which Parade has published this Thanksgiving season . “Similar to T. Swift herself, we think this recipe is a mastermind, especially if you’ve been asked to bring the sweet potato side dish to this year’s Thanksgiving feast. It seriously begs the question: who needs pumpkin pie?” the magazine writes. Ingredients •4 lbs sweet potatoes •1⁄3 cup oats •12 oz unsalted butter, divided •1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar •1⁄2 cup toasted pecans •1⁄2 cup granulated sugar •1 tsp kosher salt •2 tsp vanilla extract •4 large eggs, beaten Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. 1. Scrub sweet potatoes. Pierce each several times with a fork and wrap tightly in foil. Place on a sheet pan. Bake 90 minutes or until tender. Set aside until cool enough to handle. 2. Meanwhile, place oats in a food processor; process 1 minute. Add 4 oz butter, brown sugar and pecans; pulse five times to combine. Spread mixture on a baking sheet; bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven, crumble. Bake 5 minutes or until golden brown. 3. Melt remaining 8 oz butter. Remove skin from cooled sweet potatoes. In a large bowl, whisk sweet potatoes, melted butter, granulated sugar and remaining ingredients until slightly lumpy. Transfer to a greased baking dish, smoothing surface evenly. Top with oat mixture. Bake 12 minutes or until heated through. Make-ahead tips •Sweet potato filling can be made up to 2 days in advance. Prepare the sweet potato filling, cool, place in a casserole dish and keep refrigerated. •Oat-pecan crust can also be made up to 2 days ahead. Make the crust according to recipe directions, cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Sprinkle over the sweet potato filling just before baking. Holiday party recipe: How to make a showstopper antipasti platter Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News Dressing or stuffing? No matter what you call it, these 3 recipes will be your new favorites Meredith Deeds, The Minnesota Star Tribune 7 recipes that will add a new twist to your Thanksgiving dinner Nicole Hvidsten, The Minnesota Star Tribune With our weekly newsletter packed with the latest in everything food.
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Successive Australian governments have been striving for a cleaner, greener energy system and a view to making the world a better place by implementing what they see as sound environmental policies. However, there are so many contradictions to these attempts that one has to ask, what are you thinking? The 29th Conference of the Parties – the United Nations climate summit also known as COP29 - has just wrapped, with Australia becoming the sixth largest contributor to the conference's Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, punching way above our weight. Australian delegates at COP29 announced some of the following funding promises: These funding promises are made all while federal debt is climbing, interest rates remain high for the foreseeable future and on top of the climate funding to other nations via the UN, Australia’s own transition to renewables is set to cost up to $642 billion. Over the next seven to 11 years, the Labor budget papers also showcase their new Future Made in Australia initiative which outline plans to spend over $5.9 billion on clean energy technology, battery storage initiatives and solar programs. But here is where things begin to unravel. Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of fossil fuels. Coal exports for 2023-24 were worth around $91 billion. Coal and gas exports were actually responsible for 1.15 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2023. There is a general undercurrent of consensus that there is no way around this conundrum because Australia’s commodities provide power to countries such as China, who in turn supply such a huge amount of our cheap goods. If we stop supplying our commodities, Russia, Brazil and Indonesia will simply plug the gap. So why is there little talk about consensus to stop global exports and imports of coal? Is it so governments can raise the billions needed to pay for the renewables, in a smoke and mirrors, give with one hand and take from the other feel-good farce? If climate change is the single biggest threat to the environment, then how do we collectively account for Australia’s record of deforestation and habitat destruction? Australia holds the number one position for mammal extinction rates, and second for biodiversity loss. Up to 50 per cent of Australia’s forests and bushlands have been cleared since colonisation. Deforestation alone in Australia was responsible for half of all carbon emissions compared to what was released by coal power stations. All while our environment ministers pretend to be clean and green. Urban sprawl is an increasing problem for the east coast states as entire new towns are being built on cleared land. Sydney’s west is a hotspot for huge growth as Australia’s population has climbed to over 27 million. Kevin Rudd said that climate change is “the great moral challenge of our generation”. Yet, neither he nor any federal party since 2007 has done the hard yards to protect the natural environments nationally, all while the appetite for coal and gas has grown. Every nation is striving for economic growth. With that comes the demand for reliable power. It is slowly coming in the form of solar and other forms of biofuels and renewables. But the technologies have barely changed in the solar industry and other renewables have still not found large market streams. As global warming is trending upwards by most accounts, the trillions asked for at climate summits has not delivered decade-on-decade. The hypocrisy of our politicians is the only thing really off the charts.The New York Giants have endured plenty of hardships this season. The struggles continued in Week 12. Benching Daniels Jones at quarterback clearly wasn't a band-aid for their offensive issues. Nabers goes off After the loss, rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers did not mince words. His frustration includes his involvement, the physicality of the team, among other issues leading to losses. “First, second quarter, I don’t get the ball... Start getting targets at the end. I mean, can’t do nothing. Start getting the ball when it’s 30-0. What do you want me to do?” -- Nabers More from #Giants WR Malik Nabers: "I started getting the ball when it's 30-0. What do you want me to do? Talk to Dabs about that. Talk to Dabs." ( @SNYGiants ) pic.twitter.com/ehEO7X7C4s https://t.co/yZk9bIEXP3 He wants to be targeted more, and that has been an issue for some time now. The rookie has seen a dramatic downturn in production since the first half of the season. The young talent is simply upset with losses continuing to mount. That's what getting to him the most. Early in the season, Nabers held his emotions together very well. Now, as the struggles prove to be a trend, he's letting a bit more out. You cannot blame him for that whatsoever. “I’m tired of losing - it’s just that.” In fact, Nabers is not only upset with the scoreboard. He is also frustrated with how New York is getting to these ugly scores. They're playing weak football in the trenches, and it is showing up weekly. On Sunday, Nabers said that the Giants played “soft as f–k” during the loss. That was another piece of his angry pie. We will see if New York makes any adjustments entering next week, but these issues are certainly heating up Brian Daboll's seat as the offseason approaches. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.
Five scribes among 26 killed in Israeli strikeBy ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products, a senior official said Wednesday. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico if the countries don’t stop what he called the flow of drugs and migrants across southern and northern borders. He said he would impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico as one of his first executive orders. A Canadian government official said Canada is preparing for every eventuality and has started thinking about what items to target with tariffs in retaliation. The official stressed no decision has been made. The person spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly. When Trump imposed higher tariffs during his first term in office, other countries responded with retaliatory tariffs of their own. Canada, for instance, announced billions of new duties in 2018 against the U.S. in a tit-for-tat response to new taxes on Canadian steel and aluminum. Many of the U.S. products were chosen for their political rather than economic impact. For example, Canada imports $3 million worth of yogurt from the U.S. annually and most comes from one plant in Wisconsin, home state of then-House Speaker Paul Ryan. That product was hit with a 10% duty. Another product on the list was whiskey, which comes from Tennessee and Kentucky, the latter of which is the home state of then-Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell. Trump made the threat Monday while railing against an influx of illegal migrants, even though the numbers at Canadian border pale in comparison to the southern border. The U.S. Border Patrol made 56,530 arrests at the Mexican border in October alone — and 23,721 arrests at the Canadian one between October 2023 and September 2024. Canadian officials say lumping Canada in with Mexico is unfair but say they are happy to work with the Trump administration to lower the numbers from Canada. The Canadians are also worried about a influx north of migrants if Trump follows through with his plan for mass deportations. Trump also railed about fentanyl from Mexico and Canada, even though seizures from the Canadian border pale in comparison to the Mexican border. U.S. customs agents seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the Canadian border last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds at the Mexican border. Related Articles National Politics | Central Valley Democratic challenger Adam Gray takes lead in last uncalled House race National Politics | Trump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia National Politics | Trump’s tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different National Politics | Kai Trump shows Elon Musk awkwardly tutoring Trump in rocket science National Politics | Will Trump’s return lead to a new wave of bestselling books? Canadian officials argue their country is not the problem and that tariffs will have severe implications for both countries. Canada is the top export destination for 36 U.S. states. Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian (US$2.7 billion) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports are from Canada. Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing in for national security. “Canada is essential to the United States’ domestic energy supply,” Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said. Trump has pledged to cut American energy bills in half within 18 months, something that could be made harder if a 25% premium is added to Canadian oil imports. In 2023, Canadian oil accounted for almost two-thirds of total U.S. oil imports and about one-fifth of the U.S. oil supply. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is holding a emergency virtual meeting on Wednesday with the leaders of Canada’s provinces, who want Trudeau to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that her administration is already working up a list of possible retaliatory tariffs “if the situation comes to that.”
The Nigerian Army Sunday says it has combated oil theft and degraded criminal elements in Akwa Ibom state. The Commander 2 Brigade, Brig. Gen. Jafaar Ibrahim, stated this during the 2 Brigade Combined West African Social Activities (WASA) Saturday evening at Military Cantonment, Mbiokporo, Nsit Ibom LGA. Ibrahim noted that army operations in the state have resulted in the disruption of oil theft activities, leading to a substantial decrease in the incidence of the crime. He also announced that the brigade has successfully degraded criminal elements who posed security threats in the state. “The Anti-Illegal Bunkering Operations is also curbing oil theft in the state to the barest minimum which is contributing to boosting the national oil production to optimum level for improved national economy. “Operation Delta Safe Joint Task Force South South (Sector 4) and Operation Thunder has drastically degraded the activities of criminal elements within the state,” he stated. The commander added that the continuous conduct of various operations in the Brigade area of responsibility has drastically decreased the security threats and rekindled confidence in Akwa Ibom residents. He pledged the command’s commitment for a continuous synergy with other security agencies to make Akwa Ibom state peaceful for law abiding citizens. Ibrahim commended Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen O. O Oluyede for his continuous support and transformational leadership which is constantly molding the army into a formidable force.
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Photo contributed In a competitive real estate business that is constantly changing, Lena Marie Fisher is continuing to thrive. Fisher started her real estate career as an associate broker for Herb Hansen Real Estate. After six years there, she moved on to London Properties, where she spent six years as a broker associate. In April of this year, Fisher moved on to Century 21 Jordan Link & Company. She remained a broker associate in addition to taking on the position of director of fine homes and estates. Fisher has made a name for herself with her complementary staging services. “Staging is a critical component in the selling process; it transforms a space, making it easier for buyers to visualize themselves living there,” Fisher said in a news release in November. The news release states her staging “approach is tailored to highlight each property’s best features, ensuring they stand out in a competitive market.” Fisher views challenges as opportunities to adapt to and overcome. One of the most difficult times was during the COVID-19 pandemic. “How are we going to get people in the house, right? How are we going to sell houses? Are we going to sell houses? You know, there’s always changes,” Fisher said. One of the most significant changes in real estate from when Fisher started is the emergence of technology. Fisher talked about the important role of technology in her real estate strategy and how it is essential for staying competitive in the industry. “Technology is huge nowadays, and if you’re not using it, you’ll definitely get behind,” she said. With so much information available online, Fisher stressed the importance of sellers and buyers doing their research on the best agent available. “My advice would be, do your homework,” Fisher said. “If you want to buy a home, call a really good agent, interview a couple of them, ask the right questions and then get qualified. Have that agent help you find a good local qualified lender to get you pre-qualified. Then you sign the agreement to work with that agent, you get in that house, and then the process goes from there.” In a competitive real estate business that is constantly changing, On Tuesday, Dec. 10, The Business Journal hosted its 11th Access Plus Capital, a nonprofit community development financial institution that On Tuesday, Dec. 10, The Business Journal hosted its 11th
Why Did Ford Discontinue The 7.3 Power Stroke?Washington, Dec 8 (AP) President Joe Biden said Sunday that the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a “fundamental act of justice” after decades of repression, but it was “a moment of risk and uncertainty” for the Mideast. Biden spoke at the White House hours after after rebel groups completed a takeover of the country after more than a dozen years of violent civil war and decades of leadership by Assad and his family. Biden said the United States was unsure of Assad's whereabouts, but was monitoring reports he was seeking refuge in Moscow. The outgoing Biden administration and President-elect Donald Trump were working to make sense of new threats and opportunities across the Middle East. Biden credited action by the US and its allies for weakening Syria's backers — Russia, Iran and Hezbollah. He said “for the first time” that they could no longer defend Assad's grip on power. “Our approach has shifted the balance of power in the Middle East," Biden said, after a meeting with his national security team at the White House. Trump said Sunday that Assad had fled his country, which his family had ruled for decades, because close ally Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, “was not interested in protecting him any longer.” Those comments on Trump's social media platform came a day after he used another post to decry the possibility of the US intervening militarily in Syria to aid the rebels, declaring, “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT." The Biden administration had no intention of intervening, according to President Joe Biden's national security adviser. The US has about 900 troops in Syria, including forces working with Kurdish allies in the opposition-held northeast to prevent any resurgence of the Islamic State group. Biden said he intended those for troops to remain, adding that US forces on Sunday conducted “dozens” of what he called “precision air strikes" on Islamic State camps and operations in Syria. The Syrian opposition that brought down Assad is led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The Biden administration has designated the group as a terrorist organisation and says it has links to al-Qaida, although Hayat Tahrir al-Sham says it has since broken ties with al-Qaida. “We will remain vigilant,” Biden said. “Make no mistake, some of the rebel groups that took down Assad have their own grim record of terrorism and human rights abuses.” He added that the groups are “saying the right things now.” “But as they take on greater responsibility, we will assess not just their words, but their actions,” Biden said. Assad's fall adds to an already tense situation throughout much of region on many fronts, including Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza and its fragile cease-fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump, who takes office Jan. 20, 2025, made a connection between the upheaval in Syria and Russia's war in Ukraine, noting that Assad's allies in Moscow, as well as in Iran, the main sponsor of Hamas and Hezbollah, “are in a weakened state right now.” Vice President-elect JD Vance, a veteran of the U.S.-led war in Iraq, wrote on own social media Sunday to express skepticism about the insurgents. “Many of the rebels' are a literal offshoot of ISIS. One can hope they've moderated. Time will tell,” he said, using another acronym for the group. Trump has suggested that Assad's ouster can advance the prospects for an end to fighting in Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia in February 2022. Trump wrote that Putin's government “lost all interest in Syria because of Ukraine” and the Republican called for an immediate cease-fire, a day after meeting in Paris with the French and Ukrainian leaders. Daniel B. Shapiro, a deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, said the American military presence will continue in eastern Syria but was “solely to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS and has nothing to do with other aspects of this conflict.” “We call on all parties in Syria to protect civilians, particularly those from Syria's minority communities to respect international military norms and to work to achieve a resolution to include the political settlement,” Shapiro said. “Multiple actors in this conflict have a terrible track record to include Assad's horrific crimes, Russia's indiscriminate aerial bomb bombardment, Iranian-back militia involvement and the atrocities of ISIS," he added. Shapiro, however, was careful not to directly say Assad had been deposed by the insurgents. “If confirmed, no one should shed any tears over the Assad regime,” he said. As they pushed toward the Syrian capital of Damascus, the opposition freed political detainees from government prisons. The family of missing US journalist Austin Tice renewed calls to find him. “To everyone in Syria that hears this, please remind people that we're waiting for Austin,” Tice's mother, Debra, said in comments that hostage advocacy groups spread on social media. "We know that when he comes out, he's going to be fairly dazed & he's going to need lots of care & direction. Direct him to his family please!” Tice disappeared in 2012 outside Damascus, amid intensification of what became a civil war stretching more than a decade. We've remained committed to returning him to his family,” Biden said at the White House. "We believe he's alive, we think we can get him back but we have no direct evidence to that yet. And Assad should be held accountable.” The president added: “We have to identify where he is." (AP) GSP (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
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Donald Trump's release of a new fragrance line is reviving familiar questions about financial conflicts of interests, and generating new ones about the legality of using Jill Biden's image to promote the products. Trump announced a new line of perfumes and colognes on Sunday with a social media post that links to a website where it says some of the products have already "sold out" and others can still be purchased for $199 a bottle, or two for $298. The social media promotion includes a picture of the president-elect talking to the first lady on Saturday during the reopening of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. The photo caption reads: “A fragrance your enemies can’t resist.” During his first White House term, Trump regularly faced ethics questions about using the federal government he led for his own personal gain, including using his properties for both official and unofficial events . The issue was a defining and recurring theme throughout his first administration. As he prepares for a second term, Trump still controls vast business interests and is launching new ones , and ethics experts say that using Jill Biden's image shows how the president-elect continues to push boundaries as he prepares to take office. Others who have been tapped to serve in his next administration also are still pitching products, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, who recently appeared in an online video promoting his wife's beauty line. "I think this is a problem," said Richard Painter, who worked as an ethics lawyer in former President George W. Bush's White House. "But there's no way to stop the president from selling guitars and Bibles and perfume. There's no way to stop it, even though I think it's use of public office for private gain." Trump's use of Biden's picture in promoting his fragrance line adds a new twist to the ethics questions surrounding his business interests. Most states prohibit an individual’s name, image, or likeness from being used for commercial purposes without approval under so-called "right of publicity" laws, according to legal experts. If someone’s image is used to sell a product without approval, they can sue for compensation. But before that happens the White House likely would first send a cease and desist letter, said Virginia Canter, the chief ethics counsel for the government watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Jill Biden's office and Trump's transition team have not responded to a request for comment. Legal experts say Trump's use of Biden's image to promote his products could be illegal. "Biden would have a strong claim, under current law, that Trump’s use of her actual photo, in advertising, to promote a commercial product" violates legal protections against using an individual's image for "commercial advantage without consent," said University of Virginia law professor Dotan Oliar, an intellectual property expert. However, the U.S. Constitution takes precedence over state law and Trump could use his First Amendment right to free speech as a defense if Biden sued. Rutgers University law professor Reid Kress Weisbord said he believes “there’s a good chance” that defense would be successful. “Even though Trump used Biden's name and likeness in a social media post about perfumes, which Trump may be selling for a commercial purpose, the content of that post mixes humor and politics in a way that almost certainly implicates free speech rights,” Weisbord wrote in an e-mail to USA TODAY. For a First Amendment defense to succeed, Trump would have to prove he made a “transformative use” of Biden’s image, Weisbord said. The nature of his post – joking that a woman whose husband lost the 2024 presidential race to him “can’t resist” him - could help his case, the professor added. “Trump would (likely) claim that he infused his post with politics and humor in a way that transformed the use of her name and likeness,” Weisbord said. Jonathan Faber, managing partner at Luminary Group LLC and an attorney who specializes in intellectual property issues, said he agreed there could be "heightened First Amendment allowances" when dealing with a case involving political figures. However, he said "these arguments typically apply to a third party critiquing a political figure directly, not one prominent political figure selling product featuring another public figure." "Whether this is worth pursuing or is best left alone may be driven as much by PR analysis as by Right of Publicity analysis, but it seems to be an unprecedented scenario," added Faber. Trump named his new line of perfumes and colognes “fight, fight, fight” to evoke the words he shouted after being shot in the ear at a rally in Pennsylvania. For Biden, the Constitution could limit her ability to fight.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by forward and guard as well as teammates and . In a memo the NBA sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the league said the FBI has connected some burglaries to "transnational South American Theft Groups" that are "reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices." Conley's home was broken into Sept. 15 when he was at a game and jewelry was taken, officials told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Portis said his home was broken into Nov. 2 and has offered a $40,000 reward for information related to the incident. The homes of Mahomes and Kelce were broken into within days of each other last month, according to law enforcement reports, and the NFL issued a similar warning memo to its teams this week. The NFL and other professional sports leagues received a briefing from the FBI on Nov. 15, a source told ABC News. The NBA memo, relaying information from the FBI, said the theft rings "are primarily focused on cash and items that can be resold on the black market, such as jewelry, watches, and luxury bags." The NBA, which has also been giving guidance to team security personnel, recommended that players install updated alarm systems with cameras and use them whenever leaving the home, keep valuables in locked and secured safes, remove online real estate listings that may show interior photos of a home, "utilize protective guard services" during extended trips from the home and even have dogs assist with home protection. "Obviously, it's frustrating, disappointing, but I can't get into too many of the details because the investigation is still ongoing," Mahomes recently said. "But, obviously, something you don't want to happen to anybody, but obviously yourself." One of the break-ins involving the Chiefs players happened Oct. 7 on a game day. Portis was also playing a game when his home was robbed. "They took most of my prized possessions," Portis said.
Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump says he can’t guarantee his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won’t raise prices for American consumers. And he's suggesting once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned. The president-elect made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday. He also touched on monetary policy, immigration, abortion and health care, and U.S. involvement in Ukraine, Israel and elsewhere. Trump often mixed declarative statements with caveats, at one point cautioning “things do change.” Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe's economy has enough difficulties, from tepid growth to trade tensions with the U.S. Dealing with those woes is only getting harder due to the political chaos in the two biggest European countries, France and Germany. Neither has a government backed by a functioning majority, and France could take a while yet to sort things out. But some problems aren't going to wait, such as what to do about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's America First stance on trade and how to fund stronger defense against Putin's Russia. ‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally “Moana 2” remains at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it pulled in another record haul. According to studio estimates Sunday, the animated Disney film added $52 million, bringing its domestic total to $300 million. That surpasses the take for the original “Moana” and brings the sequel's global tally to a staggering $600 million. It also puts the film in this year's top five at the box office. “Wicked” came in second place for the weekend with $34.9 million and “Gladiator II” was third with $12.5 million. The 10th anniversary re-release of Christopher Nolan's “Interstellar” also earned an impressive $4.4 million even though it played in only 165 theaters. Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok as soon as next month, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law - which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January — is constitutional, rebuffing TikTok’s challenge that the statute ran afoul of the First Amendment and unfairly targeted the platform. TikTok and ByteDance — another plaintiff in the lawsuit — are expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. Executive of Tyler Perry Studios dies when plane he was piloting crashes in Florida ATLANTA (AP) — The president of Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios has died when the small plane he was piloting crashed on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The studio confirmed on Saturday that Steve Mensch, its 62-year-old president and general manager, had died Friday. The crash happened in Homosassa, about 60 miles north of Tampa. Photos from the scene show the plane having come to rest upside down on a road. Mensch helped advocate for Georgia’s film tax credit of more than $1 billion a year. Perry hired Mensch to run his namesake studio in 2016. Mensch died as Perry released his war drama, “The Six Triple Eight." The film was shot at the Atlanta studio. US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls. Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October. The government also revised up its estimate of job growth in September and October by a combined 56,000. Friday’s report also showed that the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.1% in October to a still-low 4.2%. The November data provided the latest evidence that the U.S. job market remains durable even though it has lost significant momentum from the 2021-2023 hiring boom, when the economy was rebounding from the pandemic recession. Stock market today: Wall Street hits more records following a just-right jobs report NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records after data suggested the job market remains solid enough to keep the economy going, but not so strong that it raises immediate worries about inflation. The S&P 500 climbed 0.2%, just enough top the all-time high set on Wednesday, as it closed a third straight winning week in what looks to be one of its best years since the 2000 dot-com bust. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.8% to set its own record. Treasury yields eased after the jobs report showed stronger hiring than expected but also an uptick in the unemployment rate. Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass NEW YORK (AP) — In an era when online anger and social tensions are increasingly directed at the businesses consumers count on, Meta last year spent $24.4 million to surround CEO Mark Zuckerberg with security. But the fatal shooting this week of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson while walking alone on a New York City sidewalk has put a spotlight on the widely varied approaches companies take to protect their leaders against threats. And experts say the task of evaluating threats against executives and taking action to protect them is getting more difficult. One of the primary worries are loners whose rantings online are fed by others who are like-minded. It’s up to corporate security analysts to decide what represents a real threat. Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. But they have made some progress in their investigation into Wednesday's killing of the leader of the largest U.S. health insurer, including that the gunman likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene. The also found that the gunman left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park. Police are working with the FBI, which on Friday night announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. The Agriculture Department on Friday said raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide must be tested on request starting Dec. 16. Testing will begin in six states — California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon and Pennsylvania. The move is aimed at eliminating the virus, which has infected more than 700 dairy herds in 15 states.Leaders of political parties and citizens from various walks of life paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away in New Delhi on December 26. Minister for Home Affairs V. Anitha garlanded a portrait of Dr. Singh at the mega job mela organised at Payakaraopeta in Anakapalli district on Saturday (December 28). She conveyed her condolences to the bereaved family members of Dr. Singh. The participants observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect to the former Prime Minister. Leader of the Opposition in the A.P. Legislative Council Botcha Satyanarayana, YSRCP district president Gudivada Amarnath and other YSRCP leaders garlanded a portrait of Dr. Singh at a condolence meeting held at the YSRCP office on Saturday. Mr. Satyanarayana said the nation lost a great leader, who placed India on the path of progress. The ‘Food For Work’ scheme initiated by Dr. Singh helped the poor make a living. Mr. Amarnath recalled Dr. Singh’s contribution to the expansion of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) and the protection of other public sector undertakings in Visakhapatnam such as Hindustan Shipyard Limited and Bharat Heavy Plate and Vessel through their merger with the defence sector and with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited respectively. Former MP B. Jhansi said the economic reforms introduced by Dr. Singh will help future generations reap the benefit. Noted physician Kutikuppala Surya Rao, in a statement, described Dr. Singh as a great intellectual and economist. Dr. Surya Rao said it was his fortune that he received the Padma Shri in presence of Dr. Singh. He said he had an opportunity to interact with Dr. Singh at the High Tea given by the President at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan. K.V. Ramana, principal of Government Institute of Chemical Engineering-Visakhapatnam, said: “It was during Dr. Singh’s tenure that Aadhaar, which gave a unique identity to the common people, was launched. The ‘Food for Work’ scheme and the Right To Information (RTI) Act were brought in during his tenure as Prime Minister.” “I had also participated in the 95 th Indian Science Congress held at Andhra University in January 2008, wherein Dr. Manmohan Singh delivered the keynote address. I had presented a paper and poster in mathematical sciences and got a certificate, which is an unforgettable memory in my academic and professional life,” Mr. Ramana added. 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MML Investors Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of AMC Networks Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMCX – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 10,464 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $91,000. Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in AMCX. XTX Topco Ltd boosted its position in shares of AMC Networks by 333.5% in the third quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 48,093 shares of the company’s stock worth $418,000 after buying an additional 36,999 shares during the period. Quantinno Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in AMC Networks in the 3rd quarter worth about $88,000. Quarry LP boosted its position in AMC Networks by 325.2% during the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 18,262 shares of the company’s stock worth $159,000 after acquiring an additional 13,967 shares during the period. Readystate Asset Management LP purchased a new position in AMC Networks during the 3rd quarter valued at about $711,000. Finally, Point72 DIFC Ltd purchased a new position in AMC Networks during the 3rd quarter valued at about $235,000. 78.51% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. AMC Networks Stock Down 1.4 % Shares of AMC Networks stock opened at $9.42 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $415.62 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.95 and a beta of 1.34. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $9.01 and a 200-day simple moving average of $9.54. AMC Networks Inc. has a 52-week low of $7.08 and a 52-week high of $19.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03, a current ratio of 2.32 and a quick ratio of 2.32. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research firms have recently issued reports on AMCX. StockNews.com raised shares of AMC Networks from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 11th. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on shares of AMC Networks from $10.00 to $9.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, November 12th. Finally, Seaport Res Ptn upgraded shares of AMC Networks from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 22nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, one has assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $8.50. View Our Latest Stock Report on AMCX About AMC Networks ( Free Report ) AMC Networks Inc, an entertainment company, owns and operates a suite of video entertainment products that are delivered to audiences, a platform to distributors, and advertisers in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Domestic Operations, and International and Other segments. Further Reading Five stocks we like better than AMC Networks Find and Profitably Trade Stocks at 52-Week Lows S&P 500 ETFs: Expense Ratios That Can Boost Your Long-Term Gains Why Invest in 5G? How to Invest in 5G Stocks How AI Implementation Could Help MongoDB Roar Back in 2025 How is Compound Interest Calculated? Hedge Funds Boost Oil Positions: Is a Major Rally on the Horizon? Receive News & Ratings for AMC Networks Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for AMC Networks and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .10,464 Shares in AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:AMCX) Acquired by MML Investors Services LLC
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball's winter meetings in Dallas, which run from Dec. 8-12. Soto met with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the negotiations said last week, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details were not announced. Soto's agent, Scott Boras, asked teams to submit initial offers by Thanksgiving, a second person familiar with the talks said, also on condition of anonymity because it was not announced. Soto is the top player available among this year's free agents . A four-time All-Star, Soto finished third in AL MVP voting after hitting .288 with 41 homers, 109 RBIs and 129 walks. He has a .285 career average with 201 homers, 592 RBIs and 769 walks over seven major league seasons. Soto turned down a $440 million, 15-year offer from Washington in 2022, prompting the Nationals to trade him to San Diego, which then dealt him to the Yankees last December. Soto then combined with Aaron Judge to lead New York to the World Series, where the Yankees lost to the Dodgers . In his pitch to teams, Boras highlighted that Soto joined Mickey Mantle as the only players with seven RBIs in a World Series at age 21 or younger when he was with Washington, and at 20 became the youngest player with five postseason homers. Soto's .906 postseason OPS through age 25 topped Mantle (.900) and Derek Jeter (.852). Soto is likely to seek a record contract, topping Shohei Ohtani's $700 million, 10-year agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers last December. That might not mean Soto gets more than $700 million, though. Because Ohtani's deal included $680 million in deferred money payable through 2043, it can be valued by different methods. For instance, Ohtani's contract is valued at $46.1 million per season ($461 million total) under MLB's luxury tax system, which used a 4.43% discount rate. The players' association uses a 5% rate, which puts Ohtani's contract at $43.8 million per year. For MLB's regular payroll calculations, a 10% discount rates values Ohtani's deal at just $28.2 million. Which means if Soto gets even $462 million without deferred payments, there's an argument that his deal is the most valuable in MLB history. By average annual value, pitchers Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander are tied for second in baseball history at $43.33 million as part of contracts they signed with the New York Mets, deals that expired at the end of the 2024 season. In terms of total value, Ohtani surpassed outfielder Mike Trout’s $426.5 million, 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels through 2030. MLB’s longest contract is outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.’s 14-year deal with the San Diego Padres through 2034. The Mets, Yankees, Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies all are likely to enter 2025 having paid luxury tax for three straight years, putting them at the highest rate: a 50% surcharge on payroll between $241 million and $261 million, 62% from $261 million to $281 million, 95% from $281 million to $301 million and 110% for each dollar above $301 million. Toronto may have dropped below the initial tax threshold this year, pending final figures next month. If the Blue Jays did fall under, their rates next year would reset to 20%, 32%, 62.5% and 80% for the four thresholds. If Soto reaches or announces an agreement at the winter meetings in Dallas' Hilton Anatole, it would be a familiar location for a big Boras deal. Alex Rodriguez's record $252 million, 10-year contract with the Texas Rangers was announced in December 2000 at what then was called the Wyndham Anatole Hotel. A-Rod's deal more than doubled MLB's previous high, a $121 million, eight-year contract between pitcher Mike Hampton and Colorado that was announced just two days earlier. “In two days, we’ve doubled a new highest salary,′′ said Sandy Alderson, then an executive vice president in the commissioner’s office. ”I don’t like the exponentiality of that." Rodriguez was 25 at the time of the agreement with Texas, a free agent before entering his likely prime, like Soto. Third baseman Alex Bregman, first basemen Pete Alonso and Christian Walker, and outfielders Anthony Santander and Teoscar Hernández are among the significant bats available to pursue and likely would interest some of the teams who fail to sign Soto. Bregman and Alonso, like Soto, are represented by Boras. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBORLANDO, Fla. — It was a season of Iowa State comebacks. And fittingly, that's how it ended for the Cyclones. Game MVP Rocco Becht scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 56 seconds remaining and No. 18 Iowa State capped the best season in school history by rallying past No. 15 Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. Becht finished with 270 passing yards and three touchdowns for Iowa State (11-2), a program that entered this season — the 133rd year of Cyclone football — never having won more than nine games in a year. “If you look at this team, it’s really who they’ve been all year,” coach Matt Campbell said. The win marked the fourth time in 2024 that Iowa State got a winning score with less than two minutes remaining. For this one, the Cyclones rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half — with Miami quarterback Cam Ward watching after a record-setting first half — to get win No. 11. Carson Hansen rushed for a pair of touchdowns for Iowa State. And as the MVP, Becht got the honor of choosing which flavor Pop-Tart was to be sacrificed in a giant toaster. “There's only one,” Becht said. “Cinnamon roll.” Ward passed for three touchdowns in his final college game, while Damien Martinez rushed for a career-high 179 yards for Miami (10-3), which dropped its sixth straight bowl game and lost three of four games to end the season — those three losses by a combined 10 points. "Disappointed that we couldn't pull out a victory," Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. “These guys have always fought and always competed and this was no exception. ... It's painful. It's as painful as it gets when you don't win. But there's a lot to build on.” NEBRASKA 20, BOSTON COLLEGE 15: Dylan Raiola passed for 228 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska built an 18-point lead through three quarters and hung on for its first bowl victory since 2015. Raiola hit Emmett Johnson with a 13-yard TD pass on fourth down with 3:02 remaining in the third quarter for a 20-2 edge and the Cornhuskers (7-6) held on for the win at Yankee Stadium. Raiola completed 23 of 31 passes in front of a sizable Nebraska crowd that celebrated the team's first bowl win since topping UCLA in the 2015 Foster Farms Bowl and first winning season since 2016. Raiola completed passes to 10 receivers, including Jahmal Banks, who finished with four receptions for 79 yards. Grayson James finished 25 of 40 for 296 yards as Boston College (7-6). MILITARY BOWL EAST CAROLINA 26, NC STATE 21: Rahjai Harris broke free for an 86-yard touchdown run with 1:33 remaining, giving East Carolina a pulsating victory over NC State in the Military Bowl in a game that descended into a wild brawl in the final minute in Annapolis, Md. Harris had 220 of ECU's 326 yards rushing, and his sensational sprint near the end of the game gave the Pirates (8-5) the lead back after they'd blown a 13-point advantage in the fourth. But after an interception by Dontavius Nash ended NC State's final drive, East Carolina's attempt to run out the clock was interrupted by large-scale fight between the two in-state rivals — who play each other again to start next season. Three players for ECU and five for NC State (6-7) were ejected. ECU trailed 21-20 and took over the ball at its own 14, and after two incompletions, the Pirates decided to run the ball with Harris. He had a good hole to the left for a big gain, then cut back past the final defender on his way to the end zone. ARIZONA BOWL MIAMI (OHIO) 43, COLORADO STATE 17: Kevin Davis had a career-high 148 yards rushing and two touchdowns on just nine carries, and Jordan Brunson also ran for two TDs to help Miami (Ohio) wrapped the season at 9-5 by beating Colorado State (8-5) in Tucson, Ariz. Davis scored on a 4-yard run with 12:35 left in the third quarter, Matt Salopek forced a fumble that was recovered by Silas Walters and quarterback Brett Gabbert's first rushing touchdown of the season — a 10-yard scramble that capped a 47-yard drive — made it 22-3 about 2 minutes later. UCONN 27, NORTH CAROLINA 14: Joe Fagnano threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns to help the Huskies (9-4) beat the Tar Heels (6-7) at Fenway Park, embarrassing incoming coach Bill Belichick's new team in his old backyard. Mel Brown rushed for 96 yards for UConn and Skyler Bell caught three passes for 77 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown that gave the Huskies a 10-0 first-quarter lead. Chris Culliver returned the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, but that would be Carolina's only production in the first half. TCU 34, LOUISIANA 3: Josh Hoover passed for four touchdowns as the Horned Frogs (9-4) routed the Ragin' Cajuns (10-4) in Albuquerque. Hoover was 20 for 32 for 252 yards with an interception. Eric McAlister had eight catches for 87 yards and a TD for the Horned Frogs. TCU's defense also had a solid day, holding Louisiana-Lafayette to 209 yards, including 61 on the game's final possession. LATE FRIDAY LAS VEGAS BOWL USC 35, TEXAS A&M 31: Jayden Maiava threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Ford with eight seconds left to give Southern California the victory over Texas A&M (8-5) in the Las Vegas Bowl. A graduate of Liberty High School in nearby Henderson and a transfer from UNLV, Maiava helped the Trojans (7-6) overcome a 17-point deficit.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Romad Dean had 16 points in Fordham's 87-72 victory against Maine on Sunday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * NEW YORK (AP) — Romad Dean had 16 points in Fordham's 87-72 victory against Maine on Sunday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? NEW YORK (AP) — Romad Dean had 16 points in Fordham’s 87-72 victory against Maine on Sunday. Dean also had five rebounds and four steals for the Rams (6-5). Jackie Johnson III had 16 points and six assists. Abdou Tsimbila finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. The Black Bears (6-5) were led by AJ Lopez with 24 points. Keelan Steele added 10 points and two steals. Christopher Mantis scored eight. Fordham took the lead with 18:36 left in the first half and never looked back. Dean led their team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 37-23 at the break. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Advertisement
Nonfiction The Bright Side : Why Optimists Have the Power to Change the World by Sumit Paul-Choudhury (Canongate) The science journalist, who lost his wife to ovarian cancer, investigates the potent emotional forces that drive us on in the face of great hardship. Why do we have this capacity for optimism, and what distinguishes it from wishful thinking? Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old : Thoughts on Ageing as a Woman by Brooke Shields (Piatkus) The former child actor looks back at her decades-long career under a frequently harsh spotlight and reflects that, despite her industry’s obsession with youth, age brings autonomy and freedom. Open Socrates : The Case for a Philosophical Life by Agnes Callard ( Allen Lane ) Professor of philosophy and a public intellectual for the internet age, Callard shows how Socrates can inform the way we live our lives – from romance to politics – nearly two and a half thousand years after his death. 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Source Code : My Beginnings by Bill Gates (Allen Lane) Harvard drop-out turned billionaire Gates tells the story of his childhood and the burgeoning interest in technology that would lead to his founding of the world’s most successful software company. The World after Gaza by Pankaj Mishra (Fern ) The author of The Age of Anger addresses the Israel-Gaza war and imagines its aftermath, including the necessary recalibration of notions of power, human rights and western moral leadership. Get In : The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer by Patrick Maguire, Gabriel Pogrund (Bodley Head) Investigative journalists Maguire and Pogrund go behind the scenes of Keir Starmer’s transformation of Labour, from his takeover of the party to the landslide of July 2024. 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Fiction We Do Not Part by Han Kang, translated by e. yaewon and Paige Aniyah Morris (Hamish Hamilton) The new Nobel laureate explores South Korea’s painful history, as a woman uncovers the collective memory of a 1948 massacre. The City Changes Its Face by Eimear McBride (Faber) McBride returns to the couple she first wrote about in The Lesser Bohemians, now looking back on their passionate relationship to see how love and circumstance can alter. The South by Tash Aw (4th Estate) From the Malaysian author of We, the Survivors, this first novel in a quartet about family histories and global transformation sees two boys drawn together over the course of a summer. Theory & Practice by Michelle de Kretser (Sort Of) A genre-busting inquiry into life and art, youth and Virginia Woolf, from the renowned Australian writer. Deviants by Santanu Bhattacharya (Fig Tree) The second novel by the author of One Small Voice follows the lives of three generations of gay men in India, struggling against taboos, criminalisation and social expectations. The Stolen Heart by Andrey Kurkov, translated by Boris Dralyuk (MacLehose) The second in the Ukrainian author’s crime series set in post-revolution Kyiv. Nonfiction The Golden Throne : The Curse of a King by Christopher de Bellaigue (Bodley Head) A follow-up to 2022’s The Lion House - which one critic dubbed “Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire” – tells the story of sultan Suleyman the Magnificent at the height of his power. Alive : An Alternative Anatomy by Gabriel Weston ( Jonathan Cape) A surgeon attempts to flesh out our understanding of the body by placing its workings in wider context: organ by organ, Weston makes connections between our biology and our everyday lives. Changing My Mind by Julian Barnes (Notting Hill Editions) In a series of five essays, the Booker prize-winning author ponders what it takes to change a mind, and how his has changed – from judgments about books to politics. The Age of Diagnosis : Sickness, Health and Why Medicine Has Gone Too Far by Suzanne O’Sullivan (Hodder ) Neurologist O’Sullivan offers a controversial critique of the explosion in diagnoses of ADHD, autism and long Covid, asking whether labels help or hinder treatment and recovery. The Ideological Brain : A Radical Science of Susceptible Minds by Leor Zmigrod ( Viking) Why are some of us so easily seduced by rigid, simplistic approaches to politics and morality? “Political neuroscientist” Zmigrod reveals the science behind dogma and shows us how to nurture cognitive flexibility instead. Spring : The Story of a Season by Michael Morpurgo (Hodder) A lyrical portrait of spring on the Devon farm where the author of Warhorse has lived for nearly half a century. Story of a Murder : The Wives, the Mistress and Doctor Crippen by Hallie Rubenhold ( Doubleday) Following The Five, which gave overdue recognition to the women murdered by Jack the Ripper, Rubenhold brings a revisionist eye to the case of wife-killer Dr Crippen. Fiction Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (4th Estate) The first novel for a decade from the award-winning author of Americanah is a globe-spanning story following four women grappling with choices and regrets, love and heartbreak. Universality by Natasha Brown (Faber) The Assembly author returns with the tale of a man bludgeoned with a solid gold bar, an amoral banker, and a radical anarchist group. When a struggling journalist sets down her account in a long read that goes viral, the story becomes a twisty investigation into the power of language. Flesh by David Szalay ( Cape) This spare, propulsive novel from the Booker-shortlisted author follows teenage István from a tower block in Hungary to London, where he gets work as a driver to the city’s super rich. Call Me Ishmaelle by Xiaolu Guo (Chatto & Windus) The Chinese-born novelist and film-maker returns with a feminist reimagining of Moby-Dick, set against the backdrop of the American civil war. After her parents die, Ishmaelle leaves England for a life at sea, washing up in New York, where her cross-dressing cabin boy is joined on board whaling ship Nimrod by Captain Seneca, a Black free man and Muzi, a Taoist monk, whose i-Ching guides their search for the mythical white whale. Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah (Bloomsbury) Three young people come of age in post-colonial East Africa in the new novel from the winner of the 2021 Nobel prize in literature. 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Nonfiction Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane (Hamish Hamilton) The author of Underland returns with stories of rivers around the world: majestic, swift, mysterious and, yes, very much alive, but often imperilled by human actions. No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain by Rebecca Solnit (Granta) The latest collection of essays from writer and activist Solnit explores the possibilities opened up by difficult times, and how pressing forward despite uncertainty can lead to new ideas and solutions. The Heart-Shaped Tin by Bee Wilson (4th Estate) The baking tin of the title was used for food writer Wilson’s wedding cake, now a painful reminder of her recent divorce. She considers what connects us to the objects in our lives, weaving memoir with cultural history. Dianaworld : An Obsession by Edward White (Allen Lane) A global cultural icon while she was alive, in death Princess Diana’s influence has extended into the realm of myth and imitation. 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Homework by Geoff Dyer (Canongate) The memoir from the author of Yoga for People Who Can’t Be Bothered to Do It conjures up coming of age in 60s and 70s England with much wryly observed detail. Fiction The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien (Granta) From the Booker-shortlisted author of Do Not Say We Have Nothing, a high-concept time-travelling meditation on fate, creativity, history and human migration. Parallel Lines by Edward St Aubyn ( Cape) The sequel to his 2021 novel Double Blind continues a fascination with fate, free will and family inheritance. A New New Me by Helen Oyeyemi (Faber) More literary hijinks from the British writer, with the story of a woman who exists as seven different versions of herself - one for every day of the week. Ripeness by Sarah Moss (Picador) Travel and adventure, divorce and self-realisation; growing up and growing old are explored in a novel that moves between 60s Italy and contemporary Ireland. 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Ginseng Roots by Craig Thompson (Faber) The first graphic novel in 15 years by the author of Blankets and Habibi combines memoir, travelogue and cultural history. Nonfiction Empire Without End: A New History of Britain and the Caribbean by Imaobong Umoren ( Cape) Umoren, a historian at LSE, shows how imperial racial hierarchies survived decolonisation – and continue to affect day-to-day life in modern Britain. Electric Spark : The Enigma of Muriel Spark by Frances Wilson (Bloomsbury) The biographer of DH Lawrence and Thomas De Quincey returns to decode the life of the enigmatic novelist and short story writer, focusing on her turbulent 20s and 30s. Memoir by Jacinda Ardern (Macmillan) Ardern quickly became a recognisable figure on the world stage after she was elected in 2017, then the world’s youngest female head of government. Here she recounts her political formation and time in office. 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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Hutchinson Heinemann) From the author of Daisy Jones & the Six, a sweeping romance set among the astronauts of the 1980s space shuttle programme. The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine (Sceptre) Debut novel by the acclaimed short-story writer about class and family in northern Ireland, in which three women are brought together when their teenage sons are accused of assault. The M öbius Book by Catherine Lacey (Granta) “Both nonfiction and fiction, with no beginning and no ending”, the American author’s latest genre-warping work came out of a relationship breakdown but evolved into a study of faith. The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami (Bloomsbury) Five years on from The Other Americans, a speculative novel about a world without privacy, in which state surveillance extends into our dreams. 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Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday by veteran defense journalist Sandra Erwin. WASHINGTON — The vice chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force, Gen. Michael Guetlein, issued a stark warning this weekend about China’s accelerating advances in space technology and its growing capacity to challenge the United States’ dominance in orbit. Speaking Dec. 7 at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, Guetlein described the evolving space environment as increasingly hostile, marked by the erosion of longstanding norms and the emergence of new threats to U.S. space assets. “The adversary is quickly shrinking that gap, and we have got to change the way we approach space pretty rapidly,” Guetlein said. “Today that capability gap is in our favor, but if it goes negative on us, it’s going to be a really bad day.” While Guetlein refrained from specifying particular Chinese actions, he painted a picture of a dramatically altered strategic landscape. In the past, there was a tacit “gentleman’s agreement” not to interfere with each other’s space systems, Guetlein said. But today, that restraint has dissolved, giving way to increasingly bold tactics such as jamming GPS signals, spoofing satellite communications, conducting cyberattacks, and deploying unmanned surveillance aircraft. “This new norm of behavior is very unsafe and unprofessional,” Guetlein said, warning that such activities could escalate into major strategic crises if left unchecked. China’s space ambitions have been well-documented in recent years. Its military space program has developed anti-satellite weapons, advanced satellite jammers, and other capabilities designed to disrupt U.S. satellites critical to navigation, communication, and missile defense. Experts say such capabilities could undermine the United States’ ability to project power in a conflict. Guetlein emphasized that addressing the threat will require a fundamental shift in how the United States approaches space operations, especially given the Space Force’s relatively modest budget and size. Key to this strategy, he said, will be closer collaboration with international allies and commercial industry — a break from Cold War-era thinking when the Pentagon was largely self-reliant. “In the past, we didn’t believe we could count on our commercial partners and international partners during times of crisis,” Guetlein said. “That has completely changed.” Central to this new approach is the Space Force’s proposed Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) program. Under CASR, private companies would contractually commit to providing satellite services to the military during emergencies, even if it means prioritizing military needs over commercial customers. Guetlein described this as a cost-effective way to ensure access to critical space capabilities during crises. “We’re trying, with very limited resources, to get after an enormous demand signal coming out of our joint force,” he said. However, the program has yet to award contracts, and details about its funding and scope remain unclear. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.), who also spoke at the Reagan Forum, expressed strong support for CASR, emphasizing its importance in leveraging commercial and allied capabilities to maintain a strategic edge. “It shouldn’t just be about satellite services,” Wittman said. “We have to make sure it includes launch vehicles. We have to make sure that our reserve is there to where, if called upon tomorrow, we could respond at the speed of relevance.” Wittman urged the Space Force to ensure the program is comprehensive and prepared to respond to threats swiftly. He said the urgency is compounded by China’s growing willingness to challenge the U.S. in space. Beijing has launched a record number of satellites in recent years and demonstrated technologies like satellite grappling arms and orbital debris removal systems, which could be repurposed as weapons. Guetlein’s warning comes as the Space Force continues to advocate for more funding and resources to address these threats. “We must act now to ensure that the capability gap doesn’t shrink to zero — or worse, go negative,” Guetlein said.Asante Akyem North MP-Elect Criticizes Development Lapses Under Predecessor
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Global Data Deduplication Software Market Size, Share and Forecast By Key Players-IBM,Microsoft,Dell EMC,Fujitsu,Hitachi 11-22-2024 11:12 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Market Research Intellect Data Deduplication Software Market USA, New Jersey- According to the Market Research Intellect, the global Data Deduplication Software market is projected to grow at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.42% from 2024 to 2031. Starting with a valuation of 9.19 Billion in 2024, the market is expected to reach approximately 19.56 Billion by 2031, driven by factors such as Data Deduplication Software and Data Deduplication Software. This significant growth underscores the expanding demand for Data Deduplication Software across various sectors. The data deduplication software market is witnessing significant growth due to the exponential rise in data generation and storage requirements across industries. Organizations are increasingly adopting data deduplication solutions to optimize storage utilization, reduce costs, and enhance data management efficiency. The growing adoption of cloud computing and virtualization technologies has further boosted demand, as deduplication minimizes redundant data and improves backup and recovery processes. Industries such as IT, healthcare, and banking rely on these solutions to handle vast volumes of sensitive data securely and cost-effectively. Technological advancements, including integration with AI and machine learning, enable more efficient and accurate deduplication processes. Furthermore, the emphasis on regulatory compliance and data protection has accelerated the adoption of these tools, positioning the data deduplication software market for sustained growth in both developed and emerging markets. The data deduplication software market is shaped by evolving technological advancements and business demands. Increasing reliance on cloud-based storage and the surge in unstructured data drive the need for efficient deduplication solutions. Integration with AI and machine learning enhances accuracy, enabling real-time identification and elimination of redundant data. However, challenges such as high implementation costs and compatibility issues with legacy systems may hinder adoption, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises. Vendors are addressing these challenges by offering scalable and cost-effective solutions tailored to diverse organizational needs. Regulatory compliance, particularly concerning data security and privacy, is also influencing market dynamics. Regional variations are notable, with North America and Europe leading adoption due to advanced IT infrastructure, while rapid digitalization in Asia-Pacific presents significant growth opportunities. The market's competitive landscape continues to evolve with innovations and strategic collaborations. Request PDF Sample Copy of Report: (Including Full TOC, List of Tables & Figures, Chart) @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/download-sample/?rid=10433820&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=072 Key Drivers: The growth of the Data Deduplication Software market is driven by several key factors. Technological advancements in Data Deduplication Software have enabled greater efficiency and enhanced capabilities, spurring adoption across industries. Additionally, the rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions is pushing companies to innovate and adopt greener practices. Expanding applications in sectors like Data Deduplication Software and Data Deduplication Software are further contributing to market demand, as these industries seek advanced solutions to streamline operations and enhance product quality. Favorable government policies and incentives in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific support investment and growth. Moreover, an increasing focus on Data Deduplication Software for improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness is encouraging businesses to embrace new technologies, fostering sustained market expansion. Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a pivotal role in the Data Deduplication Software market, as companies look to expand their capabilities, access new technologies, and strengthen market presence. Leading players engage in strategic acquisitions to consolidate their position and gain a competitive edge. These transactions often facilitate the integration of advanced Data Deduplication Software solutions, helping firms broaden their product portfolios and meet growing customer demands. Additionally, M&A activities support companies in achieving economies of scale and penetrating new regional markets, particularly in high-growth areas like Asia-Pacific. Through such strategic alliances, businesses aim to accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and address evolving market challenges, ultimately driving the overall growth of the Data Deduplication Software market. Get a Discount On The Purchase Of This Report @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/ask-for-discount/?rid=10433820&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=072 The following Key Segments Are Covered in Our Report By Type Public Cloud Private Cloud Hybrid Cloud By Application BFSI Public Sector Healthcare Government Education Other Major companies in Data Deduplication Software Market are: IBM,Microsoft,Dell EMC,Fujitsu,Hitachi,DQ Global,StrategicDB,Quantum Corporation,Veritas Technologies,Barracuda Networks,ExaGrid,Validity Global Data Deduplication Software Market -Regional Analysis North America: North America is expected to hold a significant share of the Data Deduplication Software market due to advanced technological infrastructure and the presence of major market players. High demand across sectors like Data Deduplication Software and Data Deduplication Software is driving growth, with the U.S. being a key contributor. Additionally, ongoing investments in R&D and innovation reinforce the region's strong market position. Europe: Europe is projected to experience steady growth, driven by stringent regulatory standards and a rising focus on sustainability in Data Deduplication Software practices. Countries like Germany, France, and the UK are leading due to their advanced industrial base and supportive government policies. The demand for eco-friendly and efficient Data Deduplication Software solutions is expected to continue fostering market expansion. Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region, fueled by rapid industrialization and urbanization. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are driving demand due to expanding consumer bases and increasing investments in infrastructure. The region's robust manufacturing sector and favorable economic policies further enhance growth opportunities in the Data Deduplication Software market. Latin America: Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to show moderate growth in the Data Deduplication Software market. In Latin America, growth is supported by rising industrial activities in countries like Brazil and Mexico. Meanwhile, in the Middle East & Africa, infrastructure development and an increasing focus on innovation in sectors like Data Deduplication Software are key drivers of market expansion. Middle East and Africa: The Middle East and Africa represent emerging markets in the global Data Deduplication Software market, with countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Nigeria showing promising growth potential. Economic diversification efforts, urbanization, and a young population are driving demand for Data Deduplication Software products and services in the region. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What is the current size of the Data Deduplication Software market? Answer: The Data Deduplication Software market was valued at approximately 9.19 Billion in 2024, with projections suggesting it will reach 19.56 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 13.42%. 2. What factors are driving the growth of the Data Deduplication Software market? Answer: The market's expansion is attributed to several factors, including increased demand for Data Deduplication Software, advancements in Data Deduplication Software technology, and the adoption of Data Deduplication Software across various sectors. 3. Which regions are expected to dominate the Data Deduplication Software market? Answer: Regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are anticipated to lead due to the presence of major industry players and growing investments in Data Deduplication Software. 4. Who are the key players in the Data Deduplication Software market? Answer: Prominent companies in the Data Deduplication Software market include Data Deduplication Software, Data Deduplication Software, and Data Deduplication Software, each contributing to market growth through innovations and strategic partnerships. 5. What challenges does the Data Deduplication Software market face? Answer: The market faces challenges such as Data Deduplication Software, regulatory compliance, and competition from alternative solutions. However, ongoing advancements aim to address these issues. 6. What are the future trends in the Data Deduplication Software market? Emerging trends include the integration of Data Deduplication Software technology, sustainability practices, and digital transformation in processes, all expected to shape the market's future. 7. How can businesses benefit from the Data Deduplication Software market? Answer: Businesses can leverage growth opportunities in the Data Deduplication Software market by adopting new solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and expanding their offerings to meet evolving consumer demands. 8. Why invest in a Data Deduplication Software market report from MRI? Answer: MRI's report provides in-depth analysis, future projections, and key insights to support strategic decision-making, enabling businesses to stay competitive and capitalize on growth trends in the Data Deduplication Software market. 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For inquiries, Contact Us at: Mr. Edwyne Fernandes Market Research Intellect APAC: +61 485 860 968 EU: +44 788 886 6344 US: +1 743 222 5439 This release was published on openPR.United States President-elect Donald Trump suggested Sunday that Mexico should become a state of the U.S. due to a trade imbalance between the two countries, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to reiterate that Mexico is “a free, sovereign and independent country.” In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” program, Trump railed against the trade deficits the United States is recording with Mexico and Canada, which together with the U.S. are the signatories to the USMCA free trade pact. “We’re subsidizing Canada to the tune of over $100 billion a year. We’re subsidizing Mexico for almost $300 billion,” he said, significantly exaggerating the United States’ trade deficits with both countries. “We shouldn’t be — why are we subsidizing these countries? If we’re going to subsidize them, let them become a state. We’re subsidizing Mexico and we’re subsidizing Canada and we’re subsidizing many countries all over the world,” Trump said. “All I want to do is I want to have a level, fast, but fair playing field,” he added. While Mexico has a significant trade surplus with the United States, it is not as large as Trump claimed. The United States’ trade deficit with its southern neighbor was US $152.47 billion in 2023 and $141.85 billion in the first 10 months of 2024, according to the United States Census Bureau . Although Trump signed the USMCA deal, which superseded NAFTA in 2020, he evidently believes that trade between the three North American countries is not fair. In October, he pledged to renegotiate the pact . Since the trade agreement took effect, Mexico has become the world’s top exporter to the United States, ousting China from that position in 2023 . Trump has pledged to impose a 25% tariff on all Mexican and Canadian exports to the United States on the first day of his second term, although his stated motivation for doing so is not the trade imbalance but what he described as the “long simmering problem” of drugs and migrants entering the U.S. via its southern and northern borders. Trump said in a social media post on Nov. 25 that his proposed tariff on Mexican and Canadian goods would “remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!” At her morning press conference on Monday , Sheinbaum was asked about the president-elect’s “let them become a state” remark in reference to Mexico and Canada. She initially expressed her desire to cease “dialogue” with Trump “through the media,” but added that “obviously Mexico is a free, sovereign and independent country.” “We all know that and we always have to defend it,” Sheinbaum said. “I understand that this subsidy he speaks about has to do with the increase in Mexico’s exports to the United States, which now exceed [Mexico’s] imports [from the U.S.],” she said. “But yesterday, at the event we were at in Nuevo Laredo, I stated that the only way to compete with other regions of the world is by maintaining and strengthening the [North American] trade agreement, the USMCA,” Sheinbaum said. “... More than looking at each other as competition, we have to look at each other as complementary. It was President Trump who signed the USMCA and the United States has had a lot of benefits from the agreement,” she said. Sheinbaum previously said that her government would implement its own reciprocal tariff on U.S. exports to Mexico if Trump goes ahead with his Nov. 25 tariff threat. However, she has expressed confidence that the proposed U.S. tariff won’t end up being imposed on Mexican exports. Meanwhile, the Mexican government has countered that a 25% tax on Mexican exports would have a negative impact on the U.S. economy and consumers . Trump’s “Meet the Press” interview was his first sit-down interview since he won the United States presidential election on Nov. 5. In a discussion with NBC journalist Kristen Welker that lasted more than an hour, the president-elect made a range of remarks that were directly or indirectly related to Mexico. Here is a selection of those comments. ( Sheinbaum previously rejected Trump’s claim that she agreed during their call to “stop migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our southern border.”) Mexico News DailyF.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Saturday expressed the hope that privatization of three power distribution companies (DISCOs) would be completed by end of next year. Sharing the last 9 months performance of power sector under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at press conference here, the minister said the government was moving towards privatization and concession models and already appointed members of Board of Directors (BoDs) of DISCOs purely on merit. Circular debt costs were also being shifted from electricity bills to the national debt to reduce burden on the consumers, he added. He said the average price of electricity has decreased to Rs 44.04 per unit from Rs 48.70 per unit owing the reforms initiated in power sector by the incumbent government. Similarly, average power tariff for industrial consumers has also decreased to Rs 47.17 per unit from Rs 59.50 per unit, he added. Both the domestic and industrial consumers have witnessed Rs 4.66 per unit and Rs 11.33 per unit decreases respectively in the tariff since June 2024. He went on to say that the government has eliminated Rs 150 billion in cross-subsidies from the industrial sector, a step that has boosted industrial growth and job creation in Pakistan. The government was also diligently working on upgrading the transmission sector, including the division of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) into three entities, he added. He said NTDC would be divided into three entities including the National Grid Company of Pakistan for efficient and reliable transmission, the Energy Infrastructure Development and Management Company for project management, and the Independent System and Market Operator for a competitive and transparent electricity market. Regarding Independent Power Producers (IPPs), he said agreements with five IPPs had been terminated in the first phase which would help savings of Rs 411 billion. In the second phase, agreements with eight bagasse-based IPPs have also been settled which resulted annual savings of Rs 8.826 billion and overall saving of Rs 238.224 billion, he added. He said talks with 16 more IPPs were going on and it would help saving additional Rs 481 billion to the national exchequer. Regarding switching agricultural tube-wells on solar in Balochistan, the minister said that 27,000 tube-wells were being solarized. The project would cost Rs 55 billion for which 70 per cent share was being provided by the federal while remaining 30 per cent by the provincial government, he added He said this initiative would promote green energy and revolutionize the agriculture sector in Balochistan. Sardar Awais said the incumbent government continued its people-welfare development agenda despite a continuous drive by Imran Khan led political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to create instability in the country. Coming hard on PTI, he said the previous government did nothing in power sector during its around four-year rule while the government led by PML-N did remarkable achievement in just 9 months. He said the government has also announced to set up an Independent Market Operator in power sector adding that the government would not involve in sale and purchase of electricity. The companies would do sale and purchase business in the power sector, he added. About electricity winter package, the minister said the package introduced a special tariff Rs 26 per unit for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers for three months. “This initiative underscores our commitment to reducing electricity costs and supporting economic growth,” he added. He said it was also necessary to enhance demand of electricity consumption for lowering power tariff. Awais said that the government has planned to introduce special tariffs for electric vehicles (EVs) under a forthcoming EV policy. The policy would reduce dependency on imported fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality, he added. He said it would also foster economic growth through job creation in local manufacturing and the development of charging infrastructure. “This new policy will revolutionize the transport sector of Pakistan,” he added. He said the PM has also approved the power distribution system and in next two years Rahim Yar Khan to Matairi Transmission Line project would be completed. He said efforts were also being made to manage circular debt burden, with a focus on reducing consumer electricity costs. Power Sector’s debt was being restructured with the Finance Ministry, he added. He said that the government was committed to delivering affordable, sustainable, and reliable electricity to the people. The reforms and achievements reflect our dedication to addressing long-standing challenges in the power sector while building a resilient and prosperous future, he added. Replying to a question, he stressed the need to bring reforms in power regulator. To another query, the minister said that losses of DISCOs companies except in Sindh and Balochistan witnessed significantly decrease during the last 9 months. To a question, he said over billing of Rs 50 billion was detected in Lahore Electric Supply Company but now no one would be allowed to carry out over-billing. The system of complaint system in DISCOs was also being digitized.
Peoples Financial Corp director Dennis Padrick buys $1,910 in stockPictures showed the Dungeness lifeboat bringing a number of people, thought to have been picked up from a small boat in the Channel, into the port at Dover. The latest arrivals follow crossings made on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and December 27 – the first time since 2018 small boats have made the journey on all of those dates. Official Government figures show 305 people arrived in the UK via small boat on Friday, bringing the total for the week to 1,163. The 407 arrivals on December 26 meant more than 150,000 people had made the crossing from France since records began on January 1 2018, prompting a political blame game over responsibility for the numbers. A Home Office source sought to blame the previous government, saying they had left “an appalling legacy of broken border security”, while Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp blamed Labour’s decision to scrap the Tories’ Rwanda scheme. After Saturday’s update to the figures, Mr Philp said the numbers represented “Labour’s appalling failure” and were “an insult to the British people”. He said: “In 2023, Conservatives cut the numbers crossing the channel by a third. But now, it’s all moving the other way. “These rising numbers are the predictable outcome of Starmer scrapping many Conservative measures to tackle this issue, like scrapping the Rwanda deterrent before it even started. We know from the experience in Australia that a deterrent would have stopped the boats if it had been allowed to start as planned in late July. “The British people deserve better than a Government that can’t, or won’t, deal with illegal channel crossings.” Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals, having promised to “smash the gangs” smuggling people across the Channel during this year’s election. Some 22,629 people have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel since Sir Keir became Prime Minister in July, up 25% on the same period in 2023 but down 31% on the record year of 2022. So far this year, 36,204 migrants have arrived in the UK on small boats, provisional Home Office figures show. This is up 23% on this time last year, but down 21% on 2022. Prior to the election, crossings in 2024 were up 19% compared to the same period in 2023. A Home Office spokesperson said: “We all want to end dangerous small boat crossings, which threaten lives and undermine our border security. “The people-smuggling gangs do not care if the vulnerable people they exploit live or die, as long as they pay. We will stop at nothing to dismantle their business models and bring them to justice.”
The race for UEFA Champions League berths will be one of the big focuses on Boxing Day, when fourth place Nottingham Forest host 11th-ranked Tottenham Hotspur. Forest, led by Spurs' ex-manager Nuno Espirito Santo, are one of the surprise storylines of the season and lead the pack in the top-four hunt, but it will be a competitive race to the finish line. Only nine points separate Forest from 13th-place Manchester United, meaning 10 teams feel like a spot in Europe's top club competition is within reach with half the season to go. That includes Spurs, who have all the tools needed to win on Thursday but must find some stability to ensure they can rise up the table in the second half of the campaign. Here's what you need to know before tuning in. How to watch and odds Date : Thursday, Dec. 26 | Time : 10 a.m. ET Location : City Ground -- West Bridgford, England Live stream: Peacock Odds: Nottingham Forest +135; Draw +260; Tottenham Hotspur +185 Storylines Tottenham's up-and-down season hit another round of highs and lows in the last week alone, advancing to the EFL Cup quarterfinals after a 4-3 win over Manchester United and then losing a wild 6-3 game to Liverpool on Sunday. The set of results leaves them with just three wins in their last 11 across all competitions, painting a picture of inconsistency that has frustrated many after an optimistic start under manager Ange Postecoglou last season. Spurs are still the Premier League's best-attacking side, leading the league with 39 goals in 17 games, overperforming their expected goals tally of 32.46. It's a signal that at least something is going right for Postecoglou, who prefers an attack-minded tactical approach and has overseen Spurs' progress in this department. The team averages 2.3 goals a game in the league this season, a significant increase from their average of 1.9 goals per game last campaign from a similar expected goals and shot count. The goals are coming from a wide range of players, too – five players have seven-plus goals across all competitions, including surprise leading goalscorer Brennan Johnson and new addition Dominic Solanke. The defense has been a point of contention in recent weeks for Spurs, who have conceded 23 goals in their last 11 games. They have had to play without starting goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and centerbacks Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven for much of this stretch, which has cost them greatly. Vicario's understudy Fraser Forster is a poor fit for Postecoglou's tactical approach and has made several individual errors that led to goals, while back-up centerback Radu Dragusin was someone Liverpool successfully targeted and exposed over the weekend. Many have called upon Postecoglou to change up his stylistic preferences to account for the defensive issues, though he is standing by his tactics and suggested that the switch is not as easy as some suggest. "If people want me to change my approach, it's not going to change," Postecoglou said post-match on Sunday, per the Evening Standard . "We are doing it for a reason, we are doing it because we think it will help us to be successful. If people don't understand the circumstances we are in at the moment, the challenges we have from a squad perspective which are as obvious as you want to make them. I get the idea that people think that I should just flip a switch and change and somehow that will miraculously make us a better team. It is what it is. I'm just going to continue, stay focused on trying to build this team to be the team we want. In the interim we are going to accept there are going to be challenges along the way." Projected lineup Tottenham: Forster, Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence, Sarr, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Maddison, Johnson, Solanke Prediction Tottenham have an ability to score against most teams, even those as defensively sturdy as Forest, who have conceded just 19 goals in league play this season. The visitors will also have the advantage of playing against a team that does not score a lot – Forest have just 23 goals this season – but their ability to concede off of silly mistakes could force the teams to share the points. Pick: Nottingham Forest 1, Tottenham Hotspur 1College Football transfer portal officially opensTaiwan's military was on high alert Monday after detecting Chinese warships near the island, Taipei said, as it prepared for likely drills by Beijing in response to President Lai Ching-te's U.S. visits. The Taiwanese defense ministry said it also spotted Chinese coast guard vessels and that Beijing's People's Liberation Army (PLA) had restricted the airspace off the Chinese coast. There has been intense speculation about the possibility of China launching military exercises in response to Lai's trip to the Pacific last week which included stopovers in Hawaii and Guam. "In response to these actions by the PLA, the MND has initiated combat readiness drills, factoring in enemy threats, weather conditions, and tactical positioning," the Ministry of National Defense in Taipei said in a statement. It added that military units were on "high" alert and those on outlying islands had "heightened their vigilance". The ministry said its forces had "identified PLA Eastern, Northern, and Southern Theater Command naval formations, along with Coast Guard vessels, entering areas around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific". There was no immediate public announcement by the PLA or Chinese state media about increased military activity around Taiwan. However, a Beijing foreign ministry spokeswoman said China would "firmly defend" its sovereignty, as Taiwan kicked off its drills. Taiwan regards itself as a sovereign nation with its own government, military, and currency. But Beijing insists the island is part of its territory and has not ruled out using force to bring it under its control. Lai spoke with Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson in Guam on Thursday -- the highest-level U.S. contact the Taiwanese leader had during a week-long trip -- which drew a barrage of criticism from Beijing. China's foreign ministry warned Taiwan on Friday that "seeking independence with the help of the United States will inevitably hit a wall", and called on Washington to "cease meddling in Taiwan-related affairs". In response to a question about possible Chinese military drills around Taiwan following his trip, Lai told reporters on Friday that "raising your fists is not as good as opening your hands". "No matter how many military exercises, warships and aircraft China sends to coerce neighboring countries, it cannot win the respect of any country," Lai said. Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday it had detected "unusual movements" of seven Chinese coast guard ships since early Friday -- the day Lai returned to Taipei. The Beijing army's airspace restrictions east of Zhejiang and Fujian provinces were expected to be in place until Wednesday, Taiwan's defense ministry said. "Any unilateral, irrational acts of provocation could severely undermine peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and are unwelcome by the international community," the ministry said. It added that the PLA's "recent activities near Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan have introduced risks and uncertainties to regional security". Japan's defense ministry said Monday it had detected over the weekend a Chinese navy missile destroyer, frigate and "information-gathering ship" sailing southeast between Okinawa island and Miyako islands towards the Pacific Ocean. "From the limited information available, the seven restricted airspaces are likely being used for two main purposes: missile testing and simulating no-fly zones, which represent a blocked airspace state," Su Tzu-yun, a military expert at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research in Taipei, told AFP. Su said the drills "appear politically motivated" and would backfire on Beijing by reinforcing the "China threat theory". Taiwan faces the constant threat of a military attack by China and relies heavily on US arms sales to boost its defenses. On the eve of Lai's Pacific tour, the United States approved a proposed sale to Taiwan of spare parts for F-16s and radar systems, as well as communications equipment, in deals valued at $385 million in total. Lai said in the U.S. state of Hawaii during his trip there was a need to "fight together to prevent war", warning there were "no winners" from conflict. China has launched two large-scale military drills around Taiwan since Lai took office and regularly deploys fighter jets and navy ships to press its claims over the island. Lai has been more outspoken than his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen in defending Taiwan's sovereignty, angering Beijing which calls him a "separatist".
