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Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Honda will initially lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. Following is a quick look at what a combined Honda and Nissan would mean for the companies, and for the auto industry. Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of directors unanimously approved the the proposed transaction, while Erik and Pete Nordstrom — part of the Nordstrom family taking over the company — recused themselves from voting. Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom Family will have a majority ownership stake in the company. An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally. In some ways, his victory marked a repudiation of President Joe Biden’s economic stewardship and a protest against inflation. It came despite low unemployment and steady growth under the Biden administration. What lies ahead for the economy under Trump? Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics spoke recently to The Associated Press. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident in recent months. The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market tumbled more than a dozen points to 81.1. The Conference Board says a reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future. Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Honda's U.S.-listed shares rose sharply after the company said it was in talks about a combination with Nissan in a deal that could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Eli Lilly rose after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The internet is rife with fake reviews. Will AI make it worse? Researchers and watchdog groups say the emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce detailed and novel online reviews has put merchants, service providers and consumers in uncharted territory. Phony reviews have long plagued many popular consumer websites, such as Amazon and Yelp. But AI-infused text generation tools enable fraudsters to produce reviews faster and in greater volume, according to tech industry experts. The deceptive practice is illegal in the U.S. and becomes a bigger problem for consumers during the holiday shopping season, when many people rely on reviews to buy gifts. A tech company and watchdog group that uses software to detect fake reviews says AI-generated reviews have multiplied. Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian lawmakers have voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. The move on Monday could usher in an end to a protracted political crisis in the European Union country following the annulment of a presidential election. Parliament approved the new administration in a 240-143 vote in the 466-seat legislature. The new coalition is made up of the leftist Social Democratic Party, the center-right National Liberal Party, the small ethnic Hungarian UDMR party and national minorities. President Klaus Iohannis swore in the new government on Monday night. Government regulators close investigation into Ford Focus recalls Government safety regulators are closing an investigation into two previous recalls of the Ford Focus after determining that Ford Motor Co. has satisfied its concerns. Ford recalled around 1.5 million Ford Focus sedans from the 2012-2018 model years in 2018 because they could lose power. The issue was a malfunctioning canister purge valve and software that didn’t adequately detect when it was stuck open. Ford fixed the software in two separate recalls, but after cars continued to stall, the government opened an inquiry last year. Earlier this fall, Ford offered to replace the canister purge valve on all of the vehicles, satisfying regulators' concerns. AI will eavesdrop on world's wildest places to track and help protect endangered wildlife PUERTO JIMÉNEZ, Costa Rica (AP) — A biologist hid 350 audio monitors across Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests to spy on endangered spider monkeys in order to help protect them. But she had to go back to collect the data and feed those sounds into artificial intelligence systems that can recognize monkey calls. Now tech giant Microsoft's philanthropic arm is hoping to supercharge AI-assisted wildlife research with new solar-powered devices that can capture sounds, images and other wilderness data for a year or more without human intervention. Researchers say more AI wildlife surveillance is urgently needed to monitor the health of species at risk of extinction.
Less than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball's best pitchers to their star-studded roster. Blake Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal is subject to a successful physical. The two-time Cy Young Award winner broke the news personally by posting a photo of himself on social media in a Dodgers uniform — No. 7. Snell would join two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and fellow Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto atop Los Angeles' rotation, giving the Dodgers the first mega deal of this offseason following Ohtani's $700 million, 10-year contract and Yamamoto's $325 million, 12-year deal last winter. Ohtani didn't pitch this year while recovering from right elbow surgery but is expected back on the mound in 2025. He won his third MVP award — first in the National League — following a huge season at the plate exclusively as a designated hitter. Yamamoto went 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA in 18 starts as a rookie, then won twice in four October outings. Down to three healthy starting pitchers during the postseason, Los Angeles overcame a string of injuries to its projected rotation in winning the franchise's second World Series title in five years. Right-handers Jack Flaherty and Walker Buehler then became free agents this fall, creating more voids on the staff. But the addition of Snell would fill a large one at the top with a legitimate ace. Snell's $36.4 million average salary would rank as the fifth-highest among active deals next year behind Ohtani ($70 million), Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler ($42 million), New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge ($40 million) and Texas pitcher Jacob deGrom ($37 million). Among expired contracts, it also was exceeded by pitchers Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander (both $43.33 million) under deals they agreed to with the New York Mets. ESPN first reported the details of Snell's contract. Earlier this month, Snell opted out of his deal with San Francisco to become a free agent for the second consecutive offseason after he was slowed by injuries during his lone year with the Giants. The left-hander agreed in March to a $62 million, two-year contract that included a $17 million signing bonus payable on Jan. 15, 2026, a $15 million salary for 2024 and a $30 million salary for 2025, of which $15 million would have been deferred and payable on July 1, 2027. Snell, who turns 32 next week, went 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 20 starts this year, throwing a no-hitter at Cincinnati on Aug. 2 for one of only 16 individual shutouts in the major leagues this season. He struck out 145 and walked 44 in 104 innings. He was sidelined between April 19 and May 22 by a strained left adductor and between June 2 and July 9 by a strained left groin. Snell won Cy Young Awards in 2018 with Tampa Bay and 2023 with San Diego. He is 76-58 with a 3.19 ERA in nine seasons with the Rays (2016-20), Padres (2021-23) and Giants. Because he turned down a qualifying offer from San Diego last November, the Giants were not eligible to give Snell another one and won’t receive draft-pick compensation. Los Angeles expects All-Star right-hander Tyler Glasnow and three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw back in the rotation next year. Other starting candidates if healthy include right-handers Dustin May, Tony Gonsolin and Bobby Miller. Ohtani is coming off right elbow surgery in September 2023 and left shoulder surgery on Nov. 5. Glasnow didn’t pitch after Aug. 11 because of right elbow tendinitis. Kershaw, who turns 37 in March, had foot and knee surgeries on Nov. 7. He declined a $10 million player option in favor of free agency, but is expected to return to Los Angeles. May is coming back from Tommy John surgery in July 2023 and for an operation this past July to repair a tear in his esophagus. Gonsolin spent 2024 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Miller, an 11-game winner as a rookie in 2023, was sidelined early this season by shoulder inflammation. He struggled to a 2-4 record with an 8.52 ERA in 13 big league starts and ended the regular season in the minors. Yamamoto was sidelined by right triceps tightness between June 15 and Sept. 10, then returned and went 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA in four postseason starts to cap the first season of his $325 million contract. AP Baseball Writers Janie McCauley and Mike Fitzpatrick contributed to this report. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB
For “Hysteria!” actresses Anna Camp and Julie Bowen, horror is harder than comedy. “Horror is really hard actually because there is a fine line you have to walk; you have to make it feel grounded and you’re put in these extreme circumstances: You’re being possessed or pulled through the air, there’s nothing you can do to relate to that,” explained Camp of “Pitch Perfect” fame. “With comedy, you can have a relatable situation and go, ‘I’ve been in situations like that.’ There’s nothing you can compare (horror) to, so you have to use your imagination. I find it harder. Your imagination goes home with you at the end of the day. You’re still thinking crazy thoughts.” Bowen, best known for playing Claire Dunphy on “Modern Family,” agreed. “Comedy’s pretty binary because it’s like either you can make people laugh or you don’t. I can’t watch horror. I’m terrified, terrified! I am the easiest scare in the world, so as far as doing (horror), I want to make it as real as possible. It was hard because I had to be really, really crazy. There were times when I’d get back to my hotel room at 3 a.m., I didn’t want to be alone in my head,” said Bowen, laughing. Camp, Bowen, Royal Oak native Bruce Campbell (“Evil Dead”), showrunner David A. Goodman (“Futurama”), and Ypsilanti native/creator Matthew Scott Kane (“American Horror Story”) were promoting “Hysteria!” at the New York Comic Con in October. The horror series is streaming on Peacock. Set in the fictional Michigan town of Happy Hollow, the first episode of “Hysteria” begins with a popular quarterback’s disappearance and a pentagram is discovered on a garage door. As a result, rumors of the occult and satanic influence run rampant through the town. A trio of outcasts in a heavy metal band called Dethkrunch exploit this by rebranding themselves as a satanic metal band, which leads to them becoming the targets of the town’s witch hunt. “Something on my mind a lot in 2019 was we’re living in this post-factual age with social media. It seemed like decades and decades ago, you could trust the news. Now everything is in question. When lies end up getting disseminated as truth, that starts to warp people’s version of reality. Suddenly, they’re living in a world other people are not. That was going on in the world I was living in and I very quickly connected it to the 1980s satanic panic. It’s not really that different because people were saying Ozzy Osbourne, Jason Voorhees (of ‘Friday the 13th’), and the Smurfs were going to turn your kids into satanists and kill you in your sleep. That didn’t happen. It wasn’t true, but so many people got worked up into such a fervor over it, bad things happened. ... It was smoke without fire,” Kane said. “Disinformation is not new,” Campbell said. “Disinformation will tear a town apart.” Campbell portrays Happy Hollow Police Chief Ben Dandridge. “This guy’s a reasonable cop; he’s a rational person who doesn’t treat the teenagers like they’re idiots. It’s all very refreshing,” he said. “I want to play that guy again. I want cops to be that guy. I’m playing the cop (that) cops need to be. That’s my whole motivation for playing this guy: How would you like cops to be, especially the guy in charge, the chief of police? They’re lucky to have Chief Dandridge.” “It was truly an exciting moment when Bruce signed on,” Goodman said. By the end of the first episode, a supernatural phenomenon happens to Linda Campbell, played by Bowen. “Linda seems like one thing, then you realize she’s bananas. She’s either bananas or she’s possessed. Either way, it’s a complicated thing to play,” Bowen said. “With Julie, you can have your cake and eat it too,” Kane said. “She’s this fun, quirky mom. ... As the episode goes on, she’s pulled deeper into this thing and crazy stuff starts happening. That final act of the first episode was my favorite moment with her because this announced that this is not Claire Dunphy. We’re not doing that again; we’re pushing her as a performer. “Julie was so excited about doing stunts. She told us on many occasions she’s very sturdy and can take it. The same goes for Bruce and for Anna. We didn’t ask anyone to give us a flavor of the thing they did before. We cast people we loved so much (in their famous projects) that we wanted to give them the opportunity to do the exact opposite.” Added Bowen: “I got this script and was like, ‘Oh great. She’s a mom. How fun.’ I love moms. I’m a mom, but I felt this was not worth flying out of town to Georgia and being away from my kids. Then I got to the end of the pilot and was like, ‘She’s crazy!’ Is she possessed? There’s a lot more questions. It’s fun to just stretch again and do things I haven’t done in a while, which I found really exciting.” Kane said he felt lucky Bowen signed on at the beginning. “She was the first adult actor to sign on. That gave us such credibility to have a two-time Emmy-winning actor leading this show. Suddenly, it goes from this script from a relatively unknown writer into the new Julie Bowen show,” he said. It was the quality of the writing that attracted Camp, Bowen and Campbell to “Hysteria!” “I loved the script; it was incredibly well-written. It was immersed in the time period. It was such a good coming-of-age story, too — the feeling of being in high school again, being in the 1980s,” Camp said. “I talked to Matt who said my character (Tracy) was incredibly pivotal to the series and we’ll learn about why she is the way she is. So I was like, ‘I’d love to do this!’” For Campbell, the writing is everything. “A lot of times, I’ll get a script that could make the words interchangeable with every other character because the writing is very bland and just doesn’t have the detail you need. This was different. Every character was pretty distinct and pretty well-drawn,” he said. “It’s quality. It’s not a (expletive) show. It’s a real show that’s playing around with interesting themes. A lot of it is still relevant to this day.” “Hysteria!” has other Michigan connections, including University of Michigan alumnus Jonathan Goldstein (“Spider-Man: Homecoming”) and Dondero High School alumnus Jordan Vogt-Roberts (“Kong: Skull Island”), who both serve as executive producers. Kane explained why he set “Hysteria!” in Michigan. “You write what you know. I grew up in Ypsilanti, so that had a lot to do with it. More importantly, when you’re in a small town in the Midwest — somewhere like Michigan — these things don’t ever happen and word spreads fast and paranoia spreads quickly and (everything’s) blown out of proportion and takes up a lot of people’s minds,” he said. “Whether or not something is real doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter if there are people willing to believe it does and willing it into the world. What does it matter if it’s objectively real or living rent-free in someone’s head?”Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn’t install more automated systems
Pathstone Holdings LLC raised its stake in The Bank of New York Mellon Co. ( NYSE:BK – Free Report ) by 0.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 75,873 shares of the bank’s stock after acquiring an additional 175 shares during the quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC’s holdings in Bank of New York Mellon were worth $5,452,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its position in Bank of New York Mellon by 4.2% in the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 10,416,436 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $623,891,000 after buying an additional 421,161 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its position in Bank of New York Mellon by 2.2% during the 2nd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 8,192,345 shares of the bank’s stock worth $490,640,000 after acquiring an additional 179,503 shares during the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc increased its holdings in Bank of New York Mellon by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 8,058,064 shares of the bank’s stock worth $482,597,000 after purchasing an additional 97,286 shares in the last quarter. LSV Asset Management raised its position in Bank of New York Mellon by 3.9% in the second quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 7,569,133 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $453,315,000 after purchasing an additional 286,820 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of Bank of New York Mellon by 6.7% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 7,252,925 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $434,370,000 after purchasing an additional 454,151 shares in the last quarter. 85.31% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research analysts have recently issued reports on BK shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price objective on Bank of New York Mellon from $82.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 11th. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and set a $79.00 price target on shares of Bank of New York Mellon in a research note on Monday, October 14th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Bank of New York Mellon from $72.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, September 30th. Citigroup raised their target price on Bank of New York Mellon from $65.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 19th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Bank of New York Mellon from $69.00 to $77.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 7th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $77.23. Bank of New York Mellon Trading Up 1.6 % NYSE BK opened at $80.14 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $58.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.42, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.07. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $75.03 and a 200 day simple moving average of $66.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.70. The Bank of New York Mellon Co. has a one year low of $46.81 and a one year high of $80.29. Bank of New York Mellon ( NYSE:BK – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 11th. The bank reported $1.52 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.11. Bank of New York Mellon had a net margin of 9.44% and a return on equity of 12.06%. The company had revenue of $4.65 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.52 billion. Research analysts expect that The Bank of New York Mellon Co. will post 5.82 earnings per share for the current year. Bank of New York Mellon Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, October 21st were issued a dividend of $0.47 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, October 21st. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.35%. Bank of New York Mellon’s dividend payout ratio is currently 40.87%. Insider Transactions at Bank of New York Mellon In other news, VP Hanneke Smits sold 16,475 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $76.47, for a total transaction of $1,259,843.25. Following the transaction, the vice president now directly owns 157,455 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,040,583.85. This represents a 9.47 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link . Also, EVP J Kevin Mccarthy sold 25,000 shares of Bank of New York Mellon stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $76.31, for a total transaction of $1,907,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 75,404 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,754,079.24. The trade was a 24.90 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock. Bank of New York Mellon Profile ( Free Report ) The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation provides a range of financial products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services, Investment and Wealth Management, and other segments. The Securities Services segment offers custody, trust and depositary, accounting, exchange-traded funds, middle-office solutions, transfer agency, services for private equity and real estate funds, foreign exchange, securities lending, liquidity/lending services, and data analytics. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding BK? 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By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports, saying that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. Related Articles National Politics | Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirling National Politics | Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America National Politics | Trump invites China’s Xi to his inauguration even as he threatens massive tariffs on Beijing National Politics | Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump National Politics | What Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and key Trump Cabinet picks AP-NORC poll The incoming president posted on social media that he met Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoreman’s Association, and Dennis Daggett, the union’s executive vice president. “I’ve studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it,” Trump posted. “The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers, in this case, our Longshoremen. Foreign companies have made a fortune in the U.S. by giving them access to our markets. They shouldn’t be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. At the heart of the dispute is whether ports can install automated gates, cranes and container-moving trucks that could make it faster to unload and load ships. The union argues that automation would lead to fewer jobs, even though higher levels of productivity could do more to boost the salaries of remaining workers. The Maritime Alliance said in a statement that the contract goes beyond ports to “supporting American consumers and giving American businesses access to the global marketplace – from farmers, to manufacturers, to small businesses, and innovative start-ups looking for new markets to sell their products.” “To achieve this, we need modern technology that is proven to improve worker safety, boost port efficiency, increase port capacity, and strengthen our supply chains,” said the alliance, adding that it looks forward to working with Trump. In October, the union representing 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for three days, raising the risk that a prolonged shutdown could push up inflation by making it difficult to unload container ships and export American products overseas. The issue pits an incoming president who won November’s election on the promise of bringing down prices against commitments to support blue-collar workers along with the kinds of advanced technology that drew him support from Silicon Valley elite such as billionaire Elon Musk. Trump sought to portray the dispute as being between U.S. workers and foreign companies, but advanced ports are also key for staying globally competitive. China is opening a $1.3 billion port in Peru that could accommodate ships too large for the Panama Canal. There is a risk that shippers could move to other ports, which could also lead to job losses. Mexico is constructing a port that is highly automated, while Dubai, Singapore and Rotterdam already have more advanced ports. Instead, Trump said that ports and shipping companies should eschew “machinery, which is expensive, and which will constantly have to be replaced.” “For the great privilege of accessing our markets, these foreign companies should hire our incredible American Workers, instead of laying them off, and sending those profits back to foreign countries,” Trump posted. “It is time to put AMERICA FIRST!”Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and WembyLess than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball's best pitchers to their star-studded roster. Blake Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal is subject to a successful physical. The two-time Cy Young Award winner broke the news personally by posting a photo of himself on social media in a Dodgers uniform — No. 7. Snell gets a $52 million signing bonus, payable on Jan. 20, and annual salaries of $26 million, of which $13 million each year will be deferred. Because Snell is a Washington state resident, the signing bonus will not be subject to California income tax. Snell would join two-way star Shohei Ohtani and fellow Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto atop Los Angeles' rotation, giving the Dodgers the first megadeal this offseason following Ohtani's $700 million, 10-year contract and Yamamoto's $325 million, 12-year agreement last offseason. Ohtani didn't pitch this year while recovering from right elbow surgery but is expected back on the mound in 2025. He won his third MVP award — first in the National League — following a huge season at the plate exclusively as a designated hitter. Yamamoto went 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA in 18 starts as a rookie, then won twice in four October outings. Down to three healthy starting pitchers during the postseason, Los Angeles overcame a string of injuries to its projected rotation in winning the franchise's second World Series title in five years. Right-handers Jack Flaherty and Walker Buehler then became free agents this fall, creating more voids on the staff. But the addition of Snell would fill a large one at the top with a legitimate ace. Snell's $36.4 million average salary would rank as the fifth-highest among active deals next year behind Ohtani ($70 million), Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler ($42 million), New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge ($40 million) and Texas pitcher Jacob deGrom ($37 million). Among expired contracts, it also was exceeded by pitchers Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander (both $43.33 million) under deals they agreed to with the New York Mets. ESPN first reported the details of Snell's contract. Earlier this month, Snell opted out of his deal with San Francisco to become a free agent for the second consecutive offseason after he was slowed by injuries during his lone year with the Giants. The left-hander agreed in March to a $62 million, two-year contract that included a $17 million signing bonus payable on Jan. 15, 2026, a $15 million salary for 2024 and a $30 million salary for 2025, of which $15 million would have been deferred and payable on July 1, 2027. Snell, who turns 32 next week, went 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 20 starts this year, throwing a no-hitter at Cincinnati on Aug. 2 for one of only 16 individual shutouts in the major leagues this season. He struck out 145 and walked 44 in 104 innings. He was sidelined between April 19 and May 22 by a strained left adductor and between June 2 and July 9 by a strained left groin. Story continues below video Snell won Cy Young Awards in 2018 with Tampa Bay and 2023 with San Diego. He is 76-58 with a 3.19 ERA in nine seasons with the Rays (2016-20), Padres (2021-23) and Giants. Because he turned down a qualifying offer from San Diego last November, the Giants were not eligible to give Snell another one and won’t receive draft-pick compensation. Los Angeles expects All-Star right-hander Tyler Glasnow and three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw back in the rotation next year. Other starting candidates if healthy include right-handers Dustin May, Tony Gonsolin and Bobby Miller. Ohtani is coming off right elbow surgery in September 2023 and left shoulder surgery on Nov. 5. Glasnow didn’t pitch after Aug. 11 because of right elbow tendinitis. Kershaw, who turns 37 in March, had foot and knee surgeries on Nov. 7. He declined a $10 million player option in favor of free agency, but is expected to return to Los Angeles. May is coming back from Tommy John surgery in July 2023 and from an operation this past July to repair a tear in his esophagus. Gonsolin spent 2024 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Miller, an 11-game winner as a rookie in 2023, was sidelined early this season by shoulder inflammation. He struggled to a 2-4 record with an 8.52 ERA in 13 big league starts and ended the regular season in the minors. Yamamoto was sidelined by right triceps tightness between June 15 and Sept. 10, then returned and went 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA in four postseason starts. AP Baseball Writers Janie McCauley and Mike Fitzpatrick contributed to this report. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBTop 10 casino streamers
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NEW YORK >> Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man charged with murder in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, pleaded not guilty today as he was arraigned in New York state Supreme Court. The Manhattan district attorney’s office has charged Mangione with first-degree murder, as well as two variations of second-degree murder and weapons charges. He faces the possibility of life in prison without parole on those charges. Mangione also faces federal charges that could result in the death penalty: The Southern District of New York charged him with murder through use of a firearm, as well as two stalking counts and a firearms offense. He pleaded not guilty to those charges last week. State prosecutors said in court filings that Mangione’s actions were meant to further terrorism and were “intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population” and to “affect the conduct of a unit of government by murder.” Appearing in court today, his lawyer argued that his case had been politicized and expressed concern that he would not receive a fair trial. The state case is expected to go to trial before the federal one, said Edward Y. Kim, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District, and state prosecutors said they would coordinate with federal agencies. Mangione entered the courtroom for his arraignment today wearing a maroon sweater and light-colored pants. His wrists and ankles were shackled. During the hearing, his lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, told the judge she was concerned about her client’s right to a fair trial. “His rights are being violated,” she said. “He’s a young man, and he is being treated like a human pingpong ball between two warring jurisdictions,” she said, pointing to the federal and state cases and their differing arguments. She also described Mangione’s perp walk after he was extradited to New York last week, during which he was accompanied by Mayor Eric Adams, as “absolutely unnecessary” and “utterly political.” “What was the New York City mayor doing at this press conference?” she asked, adding that Adams, who faces bribery and fraud charges, “should know more than anyone about the presumption of innocence.” She pointed to a number of statements Adams had made publicly about the case, including that he wanted to look Mangione in the eye and say “you carried out this terroristic act in my city.” Friedman Agnifilo noted that he had not used the word “alleged,” and that his statements could be heard by “future, potential jurors.” Judge Gregory Carro responded that he had little control over what happened outside the courtroom but that he would guarantee that Mangione would receive a fair trial. “We will carefully select the jury,” Carro said. Joel J. Seidemann, a prosecutor, took issue with the decision to repeat Adams’ words in court. “I don’t know how that advances the ball,” he said. “We will comply with our ethical obligations with respect to trying this defendant’s guilt in this courtroom, in this courtroom alone.” Mangione’s next appearance in state court is scheduled for Feb. 21. The killing of CEO Brian Thompson renewed a debate about the American health care system. Many took to social media to voice their frustrations in their dealings with insurance companies and their practices of denying claims. Mangione became, to some, a folk hero. Spectators had gathered on the street in 11-degree weather by 6 a.m., hoping to get into the courtroom. A small group of protesters could be seen outside before the hearing began, and it had grown slightly by the time it was over. Some of them chanted, “Free Luigi!” One protester, Nicholas Zamudio, 33, held a sign that read: “United States Healthcare Stole My Livelihood. Prosecute Malicious Profiteers.” Zamudio, who lives in midtown Manhattan, described his experiences with the health care system as “atrocious” and said that the day Thompson was killed had been “a good day.” Zamudio said he had had spinal fusion surgery for back problems and could not afford the injections and other treatments he needed after the operation. He pointed to how Mangione had written in Reddit posts about his own experience with spinal fusion surgery and his painful back issues. “When he writes about things like not being able to lay down, not being able to sleep, that part resonates with me,” Zamudio said, adding that sometimes he can only sleep two to three hours a night. “You start losing your mind when that happens.” Thompson was walking to the entrance of a Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan on the morning of Dec. 4 for an investor meeting when a masked and hooded gunman opened fire behind him. He was shot once in the back and once in the leg. Authorities have said it was Mangione who waited nearly an hour outside the hotel that morning and raised a 3D-printed 9 mm handgun fitted with a suppressor, known in generic terms as a silencer, and fired at Thompson. Mangione was arrested after a five-day search. He was spotted eating hash browns at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, by a fellow customer who remarked to a friend that he looked like the person in photos that had been released by the New York Police Department. An employee overheard the conversation and alerted police. He was found with a handgun, a suppressor, ammunition and a fake identification card, as well as a 262-word handwritten manifesto in which he appeared to take responsibility for the shooting, authorities said. The manifesto also indicated that he saw the killing as a direct challenge to the health care industry’s “corruption” and “power games.” Mangione also faces five charges in Pennsylvania, including carrying a gun without a license, forgery, falsely identifying himself to authorities and possessing “instruments of crime,” according to a criminal complaint. This article originally appeared in The New York Times . © 2024 The New York Times CompanyNone
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Happy holidays (There oughta be a law to help with that)!Published 00:01 IST, November 24th 2024 The higher reaches of Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts in Himachal Pradesh experienced intermittent snowfall, ending an eight-week dry spell on Saturday. Shimla: On Saturday, the higher reaches of Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts in Himachal Pradesh experienced intermittent snowfall, ending an eight-week dry spell and worsening the cold wave in nearby areas. Snowfall in Solang, Mari, Gulaba, and Rohtang in Kullu districts, as well as in Koksar and Sissu in Lahaul-Spiti, brought relief to farmers, horticulturists, and hoteliers, as the dry spell had harmed winter crops and impacted the tourism industry. The Lahaul and Spiti police shared videos of fresh snowfall at Atal Tunnel and other areas, advising commuters to avoid non-essential travel and remain cautious while driving in the snow. They have also advised commuters to stock their vehicles with necessary items like woollen clothes, food, water and first aid kits and keep emergency numbers with them. After snowfall in higher hills, Manali recorded a maximum temperature at 13.4 degree Celsius, a drop of 2.5 degrees in the past 24 hours. Tabo in tribal Lahaul and Spiti was coldest at night, recording a minimum temperature at minus 8.3 degree Celsius. The post monsoon rain deficit from October 1 to November 23 stayed at 98 per cent as the region received 0.7 mm average rains compared to normal rainfall of 38.4 mm. Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kullu, Sirmaur and Solan districts received 100 per cent deficit rains while the shortfall was 99 per cent in Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur and Shimla districts and 96 and 90 percent in Kangra and Mandi districts. The local MeT station has predicted dry weather in lower, mid and higher hills from November 24 to 29 and occurrence of thick fog in the reservoir area of Bhakra in Bilaspur and Balh valley in Mandi during morning hours on November 26 and 27. Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. 00:01 IST, November 24th 2024
Louisiana agreed to terms on a new five-year deal with Ragin' Cajuns football coach Michael Desormeaux, ESPN reported Monday. The contract keeps Desormeaux, 39, in Lafayette through the 2029 season. Financial terms were not reported. Desormeaux was named the Sun Belt Coach of the Year this season and guided the Ragin' Cajuns (10-3, 7-1) to the conference title game. Louisiana will face TCU (8-4) in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday in Albuquerque. Desormeaux is 23-17 as the head coach at his alma mater since taking over as the interim coach for the New Orleans Bowl to conclude the 2021 season. He replaced Billy Napier, who left Louisiana to take over as head coach at Florida. --Field Level MediaOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Asked if there was any special meaning to playing on Christmas for a second straight season, Lamar Jackson paused for several seconds before answering. That said it all. “I mean, it is,” he finally replied, trying to be diplomatic. “That means we’re good, but at the same time, I do want to celebrate at home sometimes with my family now. I don’t want to be playing on Christmas all the time — not all the time.” That sentiment seemed common among the Baltimore Ravens players this week as they prepared for their second consecutive Christmas road game. Jackson and his teammates will face the Houston Texans on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the Kansas City Chiefs play at Pittsburgh. Games on Christmas aren’t new to the NFL. The Miami Dolphins famously beat the Chiefs in a playoff game on Dec. 25, 1971 — a double-overtime classic that still holds the record for the NFL’s longest game. In 2020, New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara tied an NFL record with six touchdowns in a game when the Saints beat Minnesota on Christmas. Lately, however, the league has been much more aggressive about scheduling games on Christmas. There were three last year on a Monday, and this week there are two. The four teams in action this Wednesday all played this past Saturday, giving them a little more time to prepare. But each is still wrapping up a stretch of three games in 11 games. And for Baltimore and Kansas City — the teams spending the holiday on the road — this means a bit of a scramble to find time to celebrate with loved ones. “Santa hasn’t come yet, but as far as my family, we traded gifts (over the weekend),” Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “(His wife) Brittany’s a champ because I’m not there to help build the toys my family got, and the kids have opened up every single one of them.” The Chiefs are playing on Christmas for a second year in a row, although they were at home last season. Baltimore tackle Ronnie Stanley said there is an offensive line Christmas party planned for Friday at center Tyler Linderbaum’s house. Jackson’s plan is to celebrate on Thursday. “I already celebrated Christmas with my family this past week,” Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton said. “It’s more about the thought of calling people Christmas morning and just going out there and being able to go out in front of my whole family and do what I love. That’s how I’ll celebrate.” The Ravens also have celebrated a bit as a group already. “We actually had a team dinner last night here, which was really neat. And our chefs were incredible (with) what they put out there, so that was fun,” coach John Harbaugh said Monday. “And we are going to have the ability for family members from the Houston area to come over for the team snack after we do a walkthrough (Tuesday) night.” Don’t expect Christmas games to go away any time soon. Netflix agreed to a three-year contract in May to carry Christmas Day games. Playing on the holiday certainly gives teams a chance to be in the spotlight, although the Chiefs and Ravens already get plenty of that. The Ravens-Texans game features a halftime performance by Beyoncé. “Wasn’t there a time when somebody was out peeking outside the locker room door during the Super Bowl or something like that? Was there some story on that?” Harbaugh said. “He got in trouble for it? There will be big trouble. I like Beyoncé, though. I can’t say I’m a huge Beyoncé fan, but I think I like her.” Jackson, seemingly unaware of Harbaugh’s attempt to lay down the law about the halftime show, arrived at the microphone immediately after the coach. “I’m going to go out there and watch,” the star quarterback said. “First time seeing Beyoncé perform, and it’s at our game — that’s dope. I’m going to go out and watch. Sorry Harbaugh, sorry fellas.” Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!Sabuy bondholders get SEC notification
There are many parts to the new Arsenal but none as valuable as their most reliable goalscorer, and most talented attacker, , who once again made the difficult parts look much easier than they can for so many of his peers. Another Champions League night in north London and another two goals for the golden boy, who now has nine to go with 12 assists across 21 appearances this season. That last assist depends on his team-mate Kai Havertz being credited with the third goal, which took a touch off the Monaco captain Thilo Kehrer, once of West Ham, before it went in. Although for Saka one would assume there will be many more of these kinds of games. The great homegrown star of scores all sorts of goals, and the two on this night were by no means his most spectacular. But they come in all flavours, and it is the volume of goals expected now of the elite players, a group to whom Saka now belongs, which is critical. This will be a long career for Saka and the older he gets, the greater the expectations will be – although thus far he has skipped up the levels every time. Europe’s top club competition? Saka now has eight goals in the 14 games he has played in the Champions League since the start of last season. His second Champions League season has been impressive and he is on the kind of career progression that puts him on a par with some of the competition’s best players at the same age. It is easy to forget that he is just 23 and three months. This is already his sixth season as a Premier League regular. “It has been an evolution,” said Mikel Arteta, reflecting on the Saka era that has, fortunately for the Arsenal manager, coincided with his own time at the club. “He [Bukayo] wasn’t able to do that at 17, 18, 19 years old. He has developed the right way physically and mentally. Now he has the right habits to play every three days and to be at the highest level.” The absolute top end of the game is relentless for the likes of Saka – but it will make him very rich, very famous and possibly one of the greats. That he is a homegrown star is such an important part of it all for Arsenal. He was joined by two more academy graduates, the 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly, who made his first Champions League start, and Ethan Nwaneri, 17, a late substitute. For Lewis-Skelly, a left-back, this was a big moment – he made the key pre-assist pass to Gabriel Jesus to create the first goal. It will help Arsenal that these young players are coming into a stable side. They are unbeaten at home in 14 games in all competitions. “A really proud moment,” said Arteta of Lewis-Skelly. “It’s just a joy to watch him. It’s a privilege to give a chance to somebody to change his career. It is great that we can trust him.” Arsenal go into Christmas with 13 points from six Champions League games which, in the old format, would have been enough to win the group and progress to the old knockout round of 16. Indeed, it was the total that Arsenal finished with last season in their group. Under the new format there are still two more games to come next month, with Arsenal third in the 36-team table on goal difference. They are one of six teams on 13 points, which means that the order of the automatic qualifying spots for the last 16 will likely change again – yet this is undoubtedly an Arsenal side comfortable in Europe. Last season it ended with the 1-0 defeat by Bayern in Munich in April. This time they will be a difficult side to eliminate – especially with that home record. Against Monaco, the club who turbocharged Arsene Wenger’s coaching career, and also the same team who launched Thierry Henry, Arsenal never looked like they might be discomfited. Monaco gave up three big first-half chances and their Polish goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki, in particular, did well. Still, they played a dangerous game and eventually handed Arsenal the second and third goals. Monaco’s Austrian manager Adi Hutter has some brave ideas about playing the game that Arsenal eventually picked apart. Gabriel Jesus was afforded the first two Arsenal chances – they were the kind of classic through-on-goal, goalkeeper-striker face-offs of another era. Both were accompanied by a centre-half breathing down his neck and a sense of expectation in the stadium. The 27-year-old is no longer Arteta’s idea of a first-choice starter in the big games and the long-standing sense lingers that this is not a top-tier dispatcher of chances. Neither of Jesus’s opportunities were easy. The first was a traditional big hit over the top from Jakub Kiwior. The ball slowed as it bounced, but Jesus nudged it on and forced a good save from Majecki. Second time around it was Gabriel Martinelli’s through-ball and Jesus was holding off Kehrer as he struck a shot that was also saved. It would eventually be Jesus’s cross to the back post that created the chance that Saka converted. Martin Odegaard would miss when he seized on a poor touch by Soungoutou Magassa and slipped the ball past Kehrer. For all the Arsenal captain’s many qualities he never felt like a likely goalscorer in that one-on-one situation. Hutter brought on the former Liverpool winger Takumi Minamino at half-time, in place of Magassa, and his side were better. A mistake from the former Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu presented Saka with the ball for his second. The third for Havertz came late. Arsenal face six games in 21 days over Christmas, including the Carabao Cup tie with Crystal Palace. The challenge for them and their star name is to keep rolling out the big performances. 10:37 PM GMT Fortress Emirates 14 - Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 14 home games in all competitions (W12 D2), their best run under Mikel Arteta and best since an 18-game run under Arsene Wenger between March and November 2017. Surging. — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) 10:29 PM GMT Arteta reacts Very happy with scoring three goals and keeping the clean sheet in the game, extremely happy. We started the game very well in the first half, it should have been three or four at least and then we could have put the game to bed. We didn’t, and in the Champions League, you have difficult moments, and we had that for a period of time, probably longer than expected because we weren’t precise enough, we didn’t adjust to the press well enough, and we suffered. But then with the second goal I thought the game was in control and I’m happy with the three points. 10:23 PM GMT Lewis-Skelly reacts On his involvement in the first goal: I saw the ball getting switched over from Martin, I was getting pressed, so I just thought keep calm, take the ball away from him. I saw Gabby peeling off and I played it through. Bukayo, great timing for the finish, he’s always there man. On his first Champions League start: I’m proud of myself. I believe in myself, but I’ve come a long way and I just want to thank everyone for giving me the opportunity and hopefully it’s the first of many. I’ll push on from here. On using Saka as an inspiration: Looking up to Bukayo, he has everything. Just the mindset, I’ve learnt a lot from him and I want to keep learning from him, 10:16 PM GMT Arsenal’s main man delivered again 10:10 PM GMT Saka praises Lewis-Skelly I just said to [Myles] that this is his level, have no doubts and play with confidence. He was a big part of the first goal. His future is very bright. He’s always asking questions and looking to learn. I’m so proud of him. 09:54 PM GMT FULL TIME: Arsenal 3 Monaco 0 All over at the Emirates. They move onto 13 points and firmly put themselves in position to qualify in the top eight. Scoreline slightly flatters Arsenal but all that matters is the win. 09:51 PM GMT 90+2mins: Arsenal 3 Monaco 0 Three goals. None from corners. Critics of Arsenal’s struggles in open play won’t have much to say tonight. 09:49 PM GMT 90mins: Arsenal 3 Monaco 0 Three minutes added on. 09:48 PM GMT 88mins: Arsenal 3 Monaco 0 GOAL Definitely game over now. Saka fires a shot towards goal and Havertz deflects the ball in. Replays suggest it might be an own goal by Kehrer, who was very close to Havertz. VAR check for offside but the goal stands. It's another for Arsenal, this time through Kai Havertz 💥 Bukayo Saka get an assist on top of his 2️⃣ goals tonight 🤩 📺 & — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) 09:43 PM GMT 83mins: Arsenal 2 Monaco 0 Saka at the Emirates in the Champions League: 7 games 10 goal contributions 09:41 PM GMT ‘A matter of time before Arsenal converted one of their chances’ Arsenal have been really sloppy in the final third in this second half but it always felt like a matter of time before they converted one of their chances. Painfully for Monaco, this one was created by their own inadequacy rather than any attacking genius from Arsenal. That’s game over, I’d say. Bukayo Saka’s two goals tonight have taken him to nine goals and 11 assists in all competitions this season. That’s 20 goal involvements in 21 appearances. 09:40 PM GMT 81mins: Arsenal 2 Monaco 0 Monaco sub: OFF Camara, Vanderson, Embolo ON Matazo, Teze, Ilenikhena 09:38 PM GMT 79mins: Arsenal 2 Monaco 0 Arsenal sub: OFF Odegaard ON Nwaneri 09:38 PM GMT 78mins: Arsenal 2 Monaco 0 GOAL That should ease all the tension. Great pressing by Havertz to force an error by Majecki, who gives it away to Saka and the winger fires in from close range. Game over? What a mistake from Mohammed Salisu 🫣 Bukayo Saka gets gifted his second goal of the night against Monaco 💫 📺 & — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) 09:34 PM GMT 74mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Nice feet by Havertz to release Trossard and Arsenal have a two-on-one with Odegaard. Trossard tries to find him but the pass is blocked. He retains the ball and takes a shot from distance but the ball is high and over the bar. 09:32 PM GMT 72mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Arsenal sub: OFF Jesus ON Havertz Jesus will think he should be leaving the pitch with at least one goal tonight. 09:28 PM GMT 69mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Havertz is getting ready to come on for Arsenal. 09:26 PM GMT ‘You can see why there is so much excitement about Lewis-Skelly’ What an excellent hour of football it has been from Lewis-Skelly, only 18 years old. You can see why there is so much excitement about him at Arsenal. It’s not just Ethan Nwaneri... they have two top talents coming through. 09:25 PM GMT 65mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Big chance for Monaco. Saliba gives the ball away in his half. Minamino picks it up and drives forward. He plays a pass to Embolo, who lets the ball roll across and shoots but his effort is wide. 09:23 PM GMT 64mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Arsenal subs: OFF Jorginho, Timber and Trossard ON Martinelli, Rice and Lewis-Skelly 09:22 PM GMT 63mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Henrique pulls the ball back on the byline and finds the unmarked Minamino but his tame shot is saved. Yellow card for Vanderson after pulling back Martinelli. 09:21 PM GMT 62mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Triple sub for Arsenal is imminent. Jorginho, Timber and Trossard coming on. 09:19 PM GMT 59mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Arsenal get their first corner of the match. Rice comes over to take it. The Arsenal fans are getting excited. No Gabriel remember. Monaco have kept three players up. Rice’s cross is punched clear. Merino picks up a yellow for a trip. 09:16 PM GMT 57mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Arsenal need to see this little period out because Monaco are certainly encouraged by the errors the home side are making. 09:15 PM GMT 55mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 First corner of the match goes to Monaco. Ben Seghir whips in an inswinger but Raya collects easily. 09:14 PM GMT 53mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Arteta is telling his team to calm down and take their time but he will be annoyed by how his team have started the second half. Not got going at all. 09:09 PM GMT 49mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Sluggish start by Arsenal to the half. A few misplaced passes and Monaco have started sharply. 09:06 PM GMT 47mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Kiwior brings down Akliouche midway in Arsenal’s half. From the free kick whipped in by Camara, Kehrer attacks it and his thumping header flashes wide. A warning for Arsenal. 09:04 PM GMT SECOND HALF: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Martinelli comes out for the second half. Strong argument that Arteta should have taken him off as a precaution. Will he repay his manager’s faith? A change for Monaco: OFF Magassa ON Minamino 08:56 PM GMT Arsenal’s main man 19 - Only Mohamed Salah (16 goals, 12 assists) has been involved in more goals in all competitions among Premier League players this season than Bukayo Saka (8 goals, 11 assists). Production. — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) 08:48 PM GMT HALF TIME: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Finally a save for Raya to make as Akliouche shoots at goal but it’s an easy take for him. The whistle blows and Arsenal lead at the break. They should be much further ahead but are fortunate not to be down to 10 men. 08:46 PM GMT 45mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Martinelli is very lucky not to get another yellow card after bringing down Camara. It’s a cynical foul. On another day, he could have been off. One minute added on. 08:45 PM GMT 44mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 With a makeshift defence, it is important Arsenal’s attackers take the pressure off them. To do that, they really need to finish the chances they are creating. 08:43 PM GMT 41mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 The offside flag is up but it is another poor finish by an Arsenal player. An outrageous pass by Odegaard into Martinelli and the wide man curls his shot wide. Painfully for Arsenal, had Martinelli scored the goal would have stood because he was onside. 08:42 PM GMT ‘All about Lewis-Skelly’ Saka goal, Jesus assist, but that’s all about Lewis-Skelly in midfield. Spins away from the midfield and slices apart the Monaco defence with the pass to Jesus. 08:41 PM GMT 39mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Odegaard intercepts a pass from Magassa near the half way line and bursts clear towards goal. The Norweigan has the freedom of the Emirates but he never looks comfortable and fires his shot wide of the far post. A really bad miss. 08:40 PM GMT 38mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 Partey fires a cross into the box, Martinelli tries to redirect it but his effort is wide. Arsenal well on top at the moment. 08:39 PM GMT 36mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 That goal is Arsenal’s first from open play for 286 minutes. 08:36 PM GMT 33mins: Arsenal 1 Monaco 0 GOAL Arsenal get the goal their play has deserved. Great feet by Lewis-Skelly to beat Akliouche. The teenager slips in Jesus, who times his run well and plays an inch perfect ball across the box to Saka at the far post to tap in. There’s a VAR check but the goal stands. Great move. Bukayo Saka with an easy finish following a brilliant Gabriel Jesus pass 😮💨 Some incredible play from Myles Lewis-Skelly on his first Champions League start 👏 📺 & — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) 08:33 PM GMT 31mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 Yellow card for Martinelli after pulling back Golovin. No arguments with that decision. 08:32 PM GMT ‘Poor Gabriel Jesus’ Poor Gabriel Jesus is having a horrible time in front of goal at the moment. Those two misses mean he has still scored only twice in 2024. Once against Nottingham Forest in January, and then against Preston in the League Cup in October. Safe to say it’s not what you’d expect of a £45 million striker. 08:31 PM GMT 27mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 Another chance for Jesus. Arsenal cut through their defence again and Jesus is through on goal. Kehrer stays tight on him and deflects Jesus’ effort which is saved. Arsenal starting to take over the match now but need a goal to cement their dominance. 08:29 PM GMT 25mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 Glorious chance for Jesus to score his 25th Champions League goal. He spins in behind off a Kiwior long ball. Majecki should come and get it but he stays back and gives the Brazilian a clear sight on goal but the striker’s shot hits the Monaco keeper’s legs. 08:25 PM GMT 24mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 A little bit flat inside the Emirates. Needs a moment to spark fans into life. Odegaard does his best to provide it but again he curls a shot wide. It has been an easy night for Monaco keeper Majecki so far. 08:22 PM GMT 19mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 The Odegaard and Saka combination makes its first impact on the game. Saka finds Odegaard in a bit of space on the edge of the box and the skipper curls an effort over the bar. 08:18 PM GMT 16mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 Early stages but enough signs that this won’t be an easy night for Arsenal. Monaco are happy to press the home side high and play the ball out from the back. 08:14 PM GMT 12mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 Arsenal fans are furious when Embolo goes down. They don’t want the Arsenal players to kick the ball out but Partey eventually does. Of course, Embolo slowly gets himself up eventually. 08:11 PM GMT 9mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 Kiwior fails to clear his lines and Monaco win the ball back. They shift it nicely and Golovin fires a shot just past the post. That’s the closest chance of the match. 08:10 PM GMT 8mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 This is the first time that Rice, Odegaard and Merino have started in midfield for Arsenal and it has been a promising first few minutes for Merino, especially. The Spaniard has worked his way into the left channel a few times already. 08:07 PM GMT 6mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 Another chance for Arsenal. They work the ball well, Martinelli finds Merino in the box and the Spaniard fires in a cross which just evades Jesus in the six-yard box. 08:06 PM GMT 4mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 Arsenal in for the first time. Jesus wins the ball back, Odegaard then slips him in on goal on the left side but his sidefoot finish is a comfortable save for Majecki. 08:03 PM GMT 2mins: Arsenal 0 Monaco 0 An important evening for Gabriel Jesus. He has 24 goals from 50 appearances in the Champions League. But he hasn’t scored in the Premier League since January. 08:01 PM GMT Kick Off: Arsenal vs Monaco Arsenal get the match underway! 07:59 PM GMT Here we go! The teams walk out onto the pitch at the Emirates and the Champions League anthem plays out. The Arsenal players are wearing a very nice varsity jacket. Ally McCoist is a fan and I am too. Kick off is moments away!! 07:52 PM GMT A reminder of the teams Raya, Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Merino, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus. Neto, Setford, Timber, Tierney, Robinson, Heaven, Monlouis, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling, Havertz. Majecki, Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Henrique, Magassa, Camara, Akliouche, Golovin, Ben Seghir, Embolo. Kohn, Lienard, Teze, Matazo, Minamino, Ouattara, Ilenikhena, Michal, Nibombe, Tincres. 07:47 PM GMT Is this Arsenal’s best midfield combination? This is the first time that Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino have started a match together for . — Sam Dean (@SamJDean) 07:38 PM GMT ‘Set piece again, ole ole’ Right now, the most popular man among the Arsenal supporters is not a player. Strangely enough, it is a set piece coach. Arsenal’s last three goals have all come from set pieces and Nicolas Jover is the architect of their remarkable success from these corners and free-kicks. Such is Jover’s popularity, he now has his own mural outside the Emirates Stadium. We can’t be certain of this but I would be quite confident in suggesting that he’s the first set-piece coach to ever have such a thing created in his honour. In recent matches the Arsenal fans have been singing “set piece again, ole ole”. It’s all quite good fun, really. Unless you’re defending the back post as a bunch of red-shirted giants descend on you to attack a corner. Let’s see if Monaco can handle it. Set-piece kings 👑 Set-piece coach Nicolas Jover has his own mural in North London 🎨 — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) 07:28 PM GMT Opta stat Aged 18 years and 76 days, Lewis-Skelly is the youngest player to start a UEFA Champions League match for Arsenal since Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in September 2011 vs. Olympiakos (18y 44d). Pre-match thoughts from Arteta on Lewis-Skelly: There are the circumstances and then the fact the kid has done really well for us. He deserves a chance. We are buzzing to see one of our own coming out and playing in a big match like this. 07:20 PM GMT ‘One of the most highly-rated young players in the country’ It’s a big night for young Myles Lewis-Skelly, who is making his first start in the Champions League. The 18-year-old has long been one of the most highly-rated young players in the country and, alongside his close friend Ethan Nwaneri, he is regarded as a player with the ability to become a genuine star of the first-team. Lewis-Skelly came through the youth ranks as a midfielder but is being remoulded by Mikel Arteta as an inverting full-back. It’s a complicated position but Lewis-Skelly is a determined, driven and confident young man. With so many injuries at left-back, this is his big chance. 07:15 PM GMT Best betting sites Betting on the game today? Take a look at for free bets and betting offers. 07:10 PM GMT Monaco starting XI Majecki, Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Henrique, Magassa, Camara, Akliouche, Golovin, Ben Seghir, Embolo. Kohn, Lienard, Teze, Matazo, Minamino, Ouattara, Ilenikhena, Michal, Nibombe, Tincres. 07:05 PM GMT Sign up to our Telegraph Football newsletter 07:00 PM GMT Arsenal team news explained Mikel Arteta has made four changes to his side for tonight’s match, with Myles Lewis-Skelly handed his second start for the club. The 18-year-old comes in at left-back in place of Jurrien Timber, who drops to the bench. Mikel Merino is also handed a start with Jorginho dropping to the bench. Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus are also handed starts ahead of Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz who are named on the bench. 06:53 PM GMT Arsenal’s team to face Monaco Raya; Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Merino, Odegaard; Saka, Martinelli, Jesus. Neto, Setford, Tierney, Heaven, Timber, Robinson, Monlouis, Jorginho, Sterling, Nwaneri, Trossard, Havertz. 06:45 PM GMT Arsenal welcome Monaco to Emirates Hello and welcome to coverage from the Emirates as Arsenal host AS Monaco in the Champions League. A win for the home side would edge them closer to booking their place in the last-16 of the competition and avoid having a knockout play-off match in February 2025. Arsenal have ten points from their five matches so far, including three victories. Their last match in Europe was a resounding 5-1 win over Portuguese side Sporting. But they come into this match with an injury crisis in defence. Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori and Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey were all absent from open training on Tuesday. With Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu also on the sidelines, manager Mikel Arteta may turn to Kieran Tierney at left-back after his recovery from a torn hamstring. Arteta said: “He (Tierney) is ready and he’s training really well and he’s going to have an opportunity for sure with the way the team is looking at the moment. He’s earned it as well with the way he’s behaved and the way he’s been with us because he’s willing to do it and when that happens you have to give opportunities to those kind of players.” Despite their mounting injury issues, captain Martin Odegaard believes they are ready to go all the way and deliver their first ever Champions League title. “That’s the feeling in the squad,” he said. “Everyone believes so much in what we are doing. We have confidence in everything we do as a team. “Last year we learned a few good lessons. We wanted to go all the way (in the Champions League) and we didn’t so we had to take those lessons and make sure we got better. “If you look at the last game (against Sporting) it was a really tough fixture away from home and we did amazingly. That is a sign of improvement. We believe in what we do and hopefully this can be the year.”
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Christmas in Nigeria is not just a religious event; it is a cultural celebration that brings people together in a unique blend of traditional and modern practices. Across the country, the season is marked by activities that showcase the diversity of Nigeria’s ethnic groups, their customs, and their shared love for family gatherings. From December 1, many Nigerians begin decorating their homes, workplaces, and streets with bright lights and ornaments, creating a festive atmosphere. One of the key traditions in Nigeria is the emphasis on homecoming. Families from urban areas travel back to their villages, particularly in the Southeast, where Christmas is deeply rooted in communal life. It is a time for reunions, and many communities hold masquerade festivals and traditional dances to welcome their people. In the Southwest, the season is synonymous with “Owambe” parties, which involve plenty of music, dancing, and elaborate outfits. These celebrations provide an avenue for communities to bond and express gratitude for the year. Church services also play a significant role in Christmas celebrations. Nigerians, regardless of denomination, attend midnight services on Christmas Eve and morning services on Christmas Day. These services feature carols, nativity plays, and sermons that remind people of the significance of Christ’s birth. In some churches, children dress up as angels, shepherds, or wise men, adding a colorful touch to the event. The services often conclude with congregants exchanging gifts and food. Food is another central aspect of the Nigerian Christmas experience. Households prepare a variety of meals, including jollof rice, fried rice, pepper soup, roasted chicken, and small chops like puff-puff and chin-chin. The preparation is often a communal activity, with family members sharing duties in the kitchen. Drinks like zobo and chapman are also popular during the festivities, offering a local twist to the celebrations. Modern trends have added a new dimension to how Nigerians celebrate Christmas. Urban areas now host Christmas concerts, fireworks displays, and visits to malls where children meet Santa Claus. Social media has amplified these celebrations, with families sharing photos of their decorations, outfits, and meals online. Many also participate in online challenges, such as posting throwback Christmas photos or sharing videos of family dance routines. Despite the fun and glamour, Christmas in Nigeria is also a time for reflection and gratitude. People take stock of the year, offer thanks to God, and set intentions for the new year. Many use this period to reach out to the less privileged, donating food, clothes, and other essentials. The spirit of giving is considered just as important as the festivities, reinforcing the true meaning of Christmas. The economic situation in the country has poses challenges to some traditions. Rising inflation has made travel and food preparation more expensive, forcing many to scale down their celebrations. However, Nigerians are known for their resilience and creativity. Families now explore budget-friendly alternatives, such as hosting smaller gatherings or carpooling to reduce travel costs. Ultimately, Christmas in Nigeria is a reflection of the nation’s rich culture, resilience, and love for togetherness. Despite the challenges, the season continues to bring joy and hope, reminding everyone of the importance of family, faith, and community.FBI Director Christopher Wray announces resignation
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NoneLucknow/Moradabad (PTI), Nov 24 (PTI) Like all politicians, BJP's Ramveer Singh dreamt of ending the losing streak of his party, but little did he know his victory would be so stylised, featuring a rout by 1.44 lakh votes of his nearest rival. Singh won the Kundarki assembly constituency, a seat BJP had been losing since 1993, defeating Samajwadi Party's Mohammad Rizwan, who bagged 25,580. Also Read | Volkswagen Stands by German Factory Closure Plan. His victory assumes more significance as it came against an all-Muslim lineup in a constituency where around 60 per cent of the electorate comes from the community. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed it a victory of nationalism. Also Read | Bhopal: Jobless Woman Dons Fake Cop Uniform, Claims Act Done to Cheer Ailing Mother; Detained. "What was once a dream has become a reality today," he said on Saturday after the results were announced. Singh claimed that when the seat became vacant, he was approached by hundreds of Muslims, who urged him to contest the bypoll. Bypolls in Kundarki were necessitated following the election of its sitting MLA, SP's Ziaur Rehman, as the Lok Sabha MP from Sambhal parliamentary constituency earlier this year. "I was expecting a victory margin of 50,000 to 60,000. But workers told me I would win by more than 1 lakh votes. People had a feeling of love towards me. They were disappointed by the SP, as cases were framed against lakhs of people, and thousands of them were put behind bars during the SP rule from 2012 to 2017," Singh said. "When the seat got vacated, hundreds of Muslims came to me and asked me to seek a ticket. "We will make you an MLA, we have made up our mind," they said. Because they requested, I remained active, and the party leadership also listened to the voice of the people," he said. To Rizwan, who alleged that the elections were rigged, Singh said he was hiding his failure. "He can get the election conducted once again. He will know what his worth is," Singh said. On Saturday, when the results were announced, Rizwan contested the mandate, alleging booths were captured. "It is not the defeat of the Samajwadi, people did not vote here and the booths were looted," he told PTI. Rizwan served as Kundarki MLA in 2002, 2012, and 2017. UP BJP minority morcha president Kunwar Basit Ali said political leadership in Kundarki has mostly been in the hands of the Turk community and despite having a greater number, the Muslim Thakur community has been neglected. Ali, who himself belongs to the Muslim Thakur community, said the result proved Ramveer Singh got a unanimous mandate from the Muslim Thakur community. "Voters of the Muslim Thakur community connected the sentiments of their original clan with Thakur Ramveer Singh, who is also very popular among Muslims, which helped him in registering a landslide victory," Ali, who held about 100 public meetings in Kundarki, said. He claimed that Singh also got the support of Muslims from the Turk community who were harassed by SP MLAs through false cases. Ali said the Muslims "wisely" chose the path of inclusive empowerment and did not let the "allergy" of Muslims towards the BJP turn into the "energy" of the opponents. The Muslim-dominated seat in west UP's Moradabad was a test of BJP's Hindu unity plank. The party's campaign in the bypolls largely revolved around the 'Ram aur Rashtra' rhetoric against the opposition Samajwadi Party's bid to consolidate the OBC-Dalit-Muslim vote bank. The win came as a salve for the BJP, which suffered a massive cut in seats in the Lok Sabha polls held earlier in the year. The party won six of the nine Assembly seats in the state where bypolls were held on November 20. Adding to BJP's emphatic performance, its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal clinched Meerapur, the lone seat it contested. The Samajwadi Party emerged victorious on the remaining two seats -- Karhal and Sishamau. Besides Kundarki, the BJP emerged victorious in Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair (SC), Phulpur, Katehari and Majhawan assembly constituencies. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
Heartbreaking update in case of teen girl who went missing from school in 1973 READ MORE: Mystery as teenage girl, 14, vanishes after wandering into woods By NOA HALFF FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 21:41 GMT, 24 November 2024 | Updated: 21:47 GMT, 24 November 2024 e-mail 3 View comments A heartbreaking breakthrough has finally solved a 50-year mystery after a Pennsylvania teen went missing from school in 1973. Authorities have identified the remains of Ruth Elizabeth Brenneman, whose body was discovered hidden beneath a plastic tarp in dense woodland back in 1973. The young victim - who for half a century was known only as 'Jane Doe' - was just 14 years old when she vanished after leaving her York County home for school. In a press conference on Wednesday, Pennsylvania State Police Sgt. Josh Lacey announced that genealogy testing had confirmed the identity of the decomposed remains that were found by two game wardens on October 10, 1973. Her body was found 47 miles from the teenager's home. The breakthrough came after a long process that involved exhuming the girl's body from Mount Lebanon Cemetery in 2016. Investigators then worked alongside the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The young victim - who for half a century was known only as 'Jane Doe' - has been identified as Ruth Elizabeth Brenneman, who was just 14 years old when she vanished after leaving her York County home for school Read More Mystery as teenage girl, 14, vanishes after wandering into woods But still, the cause and manner of her death of Ruthie have not been determined. State Trooper Ian Keck called the identification a 'huge step' but emphasized the investigation is far from over. 'Just because we identified her today, that doesn't end our investigation,' Trooper Ian Keck said at a news conference Thursday. 'Learning about her everyday life and who she associated with is a key part of this investigation.' In a press conference on Wednesday, Pennsylvania State Police Sgt. Josh Lacey announced that genealogy testing had confirmed the decomposed remains that were found by two game wardens in Lebanon County on October 10, 1973 Police are now urgently asking anyone who knew Brenneman or has information about her disappearance to come forward Police are now urgently asking anyone who knew Brenneman or has information about her disappearance to come forward. Ruth's family members thanked investigators in a statement, stating that they had provided 'some closure on questions that have lingered for the past 51 years.' Share or comment on this article: Heartbreaking update in case of teen girl who went missing from school in 1973 e-mail Add commentEco-friendly reactor mimics lightning to produce ammonia from air and water
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The American Athletic Conference is the only Football Bowl Subdivision league whose championship game matchup is set: Army vs. Tulane. The final week of the regular season will determine pairings for the other eight conferences. Here's a look at the possible matchups in the Power Four and Group of Five. All championship games are Dec. 7 except in the AAC, Conference USA and Mountain West, which will be played Dec. 6. ACC at Charlotte, North Carolina SMU vs. Miami or Clemson. Miami is in if it beats Syracuse. Clemson is in if Miami loses. Big Ten at Indianapolis Oregon vs. Ohio State, Penn State or Indiana. Ohio State is in if it beats Michigan or if Penn State and Indiana lose this week. Penn State is in if it beats Maryland and Ohio State loses. Indiana is in if it beats Purdue and Ohio State and Penn State lose. Big 12 at Arlington, Texas Arizona State vs. Iowa State if both win this week. Multiple scenarios including BYU, Colorado and other teams exist otherwise. SEC at Atlanta Georgia vs. winner of Texas-Texas A&M game. American Athletic at TBD Army vs. Tulane. Conference USA at Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville State vs. Liberty, Western Kentucky or Sam Houston. Liberty is in with a win over Sam Houston. WKU is in with a win over Jacksonville State and a Liberty loss. Sam Houston is in with a win over Liberty and a Jacksonville State win. Mid-American at Detroit Miami, Bowling Green and Ohio are tied for first place and control their destinies. Miami-Bowling Green winner is in, as is Ohio if it beats Ball State. Other scenarios exist that include those teams and Buffalo. Mountain West at Boise, Idaho Boise State vs. UNLV or Colorado State. If UNLV and CSU both win or lose their final regular-season games, the tie would be broken by either College Football Playoff rankings or results-based computer metrics. Sun Belt at TBD Louisiana-Lafayette at Marshall if both win their games this week. Other scenarios exist if one or both lose. 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
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Romanians cast ballots in presidential race that could pit nationalist against leftist in a runoffWith the fifth and final round of global plastics treaty negotiations set to begin Monday in Busan, South Korea, an estimated 1,500 people took to the city’s streets and nearly 3 million more signed a petition calling for a legally binding pact “to drastically reduce production and use, and protect human health and the environment.” The Saturday march at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center was led by the global Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) movement and local allies from the Uproot Plastics Coalition. They want the treaty to include targets to slash production. “Mandatory targets to reduce plastic production are essential to combat the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and toxic pollution,” BFFP’s Semee Rhee said in a statement. “Failure to check the untrammeled production of primary plastic polymers would mean allowing the plastic pollution crisis to persist and perpetuate social and environmental injustices for generations to come.” Indonesia youth activist Aeshnina Azzahra Aqilani stressed that “this plastic crisis is rooted in the overproduction of single-use plastics, building for us and future generations a very toxic legacy. Waste created today will poison all children and the planet through toxic plastic emission and microplastic exposure along the plastic life cycle.” “Safeguard the health and survival of future generations by advocating for a legally binding global plastic treaty — a treaty that encompasses ambitious goals for a reduction in plastic production, with accountability placed on corporations for reuse and refill solutions in its place,” the campaigner urged. “The world is watching. The future is waiting. Make the right decision.” The first session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) was held two years ago in Uruguay. Since then, there have been meetings in France, Kenya, and Canada. The latest lobbyist-dominated round of talks concluded in April with no clear path to curbing production, which civil society and frontline groups have argued is a “nonnegotiable” component of the treaty. The Busan meeting is scheduled to run from Monday through next weekend, on the heels of the United Nations climate summit that just wrapped up after running into overtime in Baku, Azerbaijan. Plastic production is not only a waste problem but also a contributor to the climate emergency, because 99% of it is made from chemicals sourced from fossil fuels. “As the host country of INC-5 and the world’s fourth-largest producer of plastic raw materials, the South Korean government bears a significant responsibility in addressing plastic pollution,” said Sammy Yu of Green Korea United. “Despite its passive stance during INC-4, the Korean government must take a decisive position on ‘reducing production’ at the fifth round of negotiations and advocate for it strongly.” “Moreover, negotiations are not confined to the conference room,” Yu asserted. “To effectively push for a production reduction stance in these discussions, the government must first restore its domestic resource circulation policies, which have regressed over the past two years, and align them with its negotiation position.” Sunryul Kim of Greenpeace Seoul office said that “the people are speaking with one voice, demanding that the negotiators ensure that the plastics treaty will ensure cuts in production and end single-use plastic.” “We are at the most critical part of creating this agreement and what will come out of this negotiation will affect our future for generations to come,” Kim continued. “As the host country and a member of High Ambition Coalition (HAC), the South Korean government must listen to its citizens and lead the way for strong production reduction targets at the negotiating table.” Greenpeace, BFFP, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) collected 2,899,202 petition signatures, which were delivered during a Sunday event in Busan to U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), sponsor of the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act , and Rwanda Environment Management Authority Director General Juliet Kabera, whose country co-chairs the HAC with Norway. “These signatures reinforce what is already commonly known — that a legally binding global treaty that regulates plastics across the entire life cycle and eliminates harmful plastic products and chemicals is the only way our leaders can deliver on their promise to end plastic pollution,” said Eirik Lindebjerg, WWF global plastics policy lead and head of delegation to INC-5. “We simply cannot achieve this goal through fragmented and voluntary actions which have dominated our collective response for so many years,” Lindebjerg added. “At INC-5, governments can and must create the treaty people are demanding, one which decisively and definitely protects people and nature now and for generations to come.” Also on Sunday, hundreds of activists with Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) and its South Korean arm made a human sign spelling out “End Plastic” on a beach near where over 175 governments are set to meet for the final round of negotiations. “We are united in our call for a strong treaty that tackles the plastic pollution crisis head-on, demanding action that cuts plastic production at its very source,” said FOEI chair Hemantha Withanage. “The urgency of the plastic issue can no longer be understated. Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes, choking ecosystems and communities.” Speaking with The Guardian ahead of the talks, Norwegian Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim warned that the world will be “unable to cope” with plastic waste a decade from now unless there is a deal reached to cut production. “We are not going to land a perfect treaty. But we need to get further. And I think we will. I choose to be hopeful,” Tvinnereim said. “With High Ambition Coalition countries, we will continue to demonstrate that there is a big group of countries that sticks to its ambitions. The world desperately needs some leadership now, and some good news.”
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There's nothing quite like the sharp jolt of icy floors and brisk morning air to remind you that winter has settled in. It's the season for cranking up the heat . But keeping warm isn't just about flipping a switch on the thermostat . Winter comfort often comes with a hefty price tag, leaving many dreading their utility bills. Here's the good news: it doesn't have to be that way. Whether you rely on a traditional furnace or a modern HVAC system, a little know-how can go a long way. By finding the sweet spot for your heating settings and making simple adjustments to your home's energy habits, you can stay toasty while keeping costs under control. Winter warmth doesn't have to mean financial freeze. "It's more than just a number on the wall," said Julian Picard, owner of HVAC company Centerline Mechanical . Can solar panels save you money? Interested in understanding the impact solar can have on your home? Enter some basic information below, and we’ll instantly provide a free estimate of your energy savings. Here's what you need to know to stay comfortable this winter, and potentially save some money on your heating bill. This is the ideal thermostat temperature for the winter In the winter, experts recommend that you set your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit when you're home, and 60 to 65 degrees when you're asleep or away. You can set it higher, but that will reduce efficiency and lead to higher energy bills. It also depends on what the weather is like outside, Picard said. If it's 20 F outside, maybe don't set your thermostat to 80 F, he advised. Then there's the question of changing the temperature at night or when you're not home. The Department of Energy suggests you turn your thermostat back 7 to 10 degrees from its normal setting for 8 hours a day, saying that can save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling. Picard suggested a smaller change: Lower the temperature by just four degrees when you're away or asleep. This means your system won't have to work quite as hard to get back to temperature.. "You don't want to have drastic changes in temperature," said Mahlie Dukes, franchise owner of WIN Home Inspection in Indiana. You should also get to know your specific heating system. If you notice, for example, that your home never gets up to the temperature you set, that could be a sign that your system is improperly sized for your home , Picard says. And it's a cue to lower your thermostat setting so your HVAC won't constantly be working on overdrive. Read more: You Can Actually Save Money by Using Electricity at These Specific Times This is the ideal thermostat temperature for the summer In the summer, the ideal temperature for your thermostat is 75 to 78 F when you're home, and 80 degrees when you're away or asleep, Dukes said. The DOE suggests 78 F during the day, 82 F when you're sleeping and 85 F when you're not home. Most importantly, you want to make sure your system can handle it. If you notice that the house never gets as cool as your thermostat setting, that probably means your system is not sized well for your home, and you might want to ease up on the cooling. You may also want to check on how well sealed your doors and windows are and how well insulated your home is . Air conditioners can only really cool your home to 15 to 20 degrees below the outdoor temperature, so setting the thermostat too low can result in your system running without being effective. Does it matter what type of HVAC you have? Yes and no. The same general temperature recommendations apply regardless of the type of HVAC you have in your home, Picard says. But your results may vary depending on the type and size of your system. Systems that are over- or under-sized for your home will run inefficiently, which leads to higher heating and cooling costs. This is why Picard recommends that you have an HVAC professional inspect and clean your system annually. These pros can tell you how best to use your specific system for the best comfort and efficiency, he said. Avoid this common thermostat mistake Say your home is quite a bit colder than you'd prefer, and you want it to be perfect now. It may be 65 F inside and you may want it to be 70 F. Don't set it to 75 in the hopes that it will warm it up faster. Most HVAC units have two settings -- on or off -- and there's no getting to 70 F any more quickly. Set your thermostat to the temperature you want it to be. Setting to a warmer or cooler temperature than you actually desire in the hopes that will speed things along will just result in overcooling or overheating -- and overspending on your energy bills. Is your thermostat in the wrong place? Your thermostat knows how to set the temperature because it has a thermometer in it. So if your thermostat is in the wrong spot , it won't give you an accurate reading of the temp in your home. You want to avoid having your thermostat in a location that sees frequent changes in temperature or humidity, like in the kitchen or the bathroom. If it's on an exterior wall, it might be more sensitive to outdoor temperature changes. Instead, try to position your thermostat on an interior wall in a location like your living room. And if you have a thermostat that supports external room sensors, having sensors in other locations, like a bedroom, can help you better regulate the temperature in the rooms where you spend most of your time. Save money by setting your thermostat Reducing your energy bills this year doesn't have to be hard. "There's a huge misconception that in order to be energy efficient you must be uncomfortable," Picard said. Homeowners can also look at areas beyond their thermostat. Investing in good insulation , for example, can greatly reduce how much strain you put on your HVAC system. "You'd be surprised how much energy we blow right through our attics," Picard said. That annual inspection and maintenance appointment can also help save you money. Picard said buildup within your HVAC system can lead to efficiency losses of up to 10% annually, which you'll see on your energy bill. That's why having it cleaned every year is a good move. And if you're in the market for a new HVAC system, it's a great time to take stock and make sure what you have fits your specific home.Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title with the Atlanta Braves, has died
Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, has described President Bola Tinubu, his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari, and other past Nigerian leaders as products of an “accidental leadership cycle.” According to Kukah, many of these leaders assumed power without adequate preparation, particularly in a world where the demands of governance are constantly evolving. Kukah made these remarks on Sunday while delivering a keynote address during the commissioning of the new Start-Rite School building and the 4th Amaka Ndoma-Egba Memorial Lecture in Abuja. Reflecting on Nigeria’s leadership history, Bishop Kukah highlighted a recurring pattern of unpreparedness among the country’s leaders. “If we look at Nigeria’s leadership journey, you will find that almost every leader who came to power did so by accident,” he said. “President Tinubu, despite claiming to be prepared for the role, is clearly struggling. We are still trying to find our footing. He took over from Buhari, who had already disengaged from governance.” Read also: Okpebholo sets up panel to probe Obaseki’s administration Kukah continued, “Buhari succeeded Jonathan, a man who never envisioned himself as president but was thrust into leadership due to circumstances. Jonathan took over from Yar’Adua, who planned to return to teaching after his governorship. Yar’Adua succeeded Obasanjo, who was unexpectedly released from prison to become president. Before that, Obasanjo replaced Abacha, who was poised to rule indefinitely until nature intervened. Abacha followed Shonekan, a business executive abruptly drafted to lead the country. The cycle is evident, and the missing link in all of this is knowledge and preparation.” Kukah argued that while Nigeria has embraced democratic principles like “one man, one vote,” its democratic process has repeatedly failed to deliver competent leadership. He stressed that modern leadership requires a deep understanding of the evolving environment and challenges. Opinions Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake. If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause. Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development. Donate Now
A carnival featuring traditional games and an advancement ceremony for cub scouts transitioning to junior scouts in celebration of World Children’s Day 2024 was held yesterday at the Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD) headquarters in Kampong Beribi, Gadong. Organised by PPNBD through its Cub Scout Section, the event aimed to promote outdoor activities and raise awareness of traditional and historical games. It also sought to instil teamwork, discipline, and social skills among participants, while preserving the nation’s cultural heritage. The carnival offered a platform to showcase various traditional games, encouraging children and adults to engage in preserving Brunei’s rich cultural legacy. The active involvement of participants aimed to foster positive values and enrich their experiences. The highlight of the event was the advancement ceremony for Year 6 cub scouts moving to Year 7, marking their transition to junior scouts. The ceremony celebrated their contributions as cub scouts while symbolising a new chapter of responsibility and preparation for future challenges at the junior scout level. The event also focused on increasing awareness of the importance of traditional games in children’s development, fostering physical and mental skills through sports and games, and enhancing community and parental involvement in outdoor activities. The carnival emphasised the values of sportsmanship and cooperation among participants, aligning with its objective to nurture holistic development in children through engaging and meaningful activities. – Lyna Mohamad ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show junior scouts at the event. PHOTO: PPNBD PHOTO: PPNBDChuck Woolery, game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) on Tuesday gained as much as 75 points in key index and about QR3bn in capitalisation, tracking sentiments in the regional markets ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. The transport and banking counters witnessed higher than average demand as the 20-stock Qatar Index rose 0.72% to 10,496.82 points, although it touched an intraday high of 10,510 points. The foreign funds were increasingly net buyers in the main bourse, whose capitalisation added QR2.96bn or 0.47% to QR618.88bn on the back of small cap segments. The domestic institutions were also increasingly bullish in the main market, which saw as many as 0.01mn ETFs or the exchange traded funds (sponsored by AlRayan Bank), valued at QR0.1mn change hands across nine deals. As much as 64% of the traded constituents extended gains to investors in the main bourse, whose trade turnover and volumes were on the increase. The Islamic index was seen gaining slower than the other indices of the main bourse, which saw no trading of treasury bills. The Arab retail investors were seen increasingly net buyers in the main market, which saw no trading of sovereign bonds. The Total Return Index rose 0.72%, the All Share Index by 0.65% and the All Islamic Index by 0.58% in the main market. The transport sector index shot up 1%, banks and financial services (0.95%), insurance (0.51%), industrials (0.42%), realty (0.08%) and consumer goods and services (0.05%); while telecom declined 0.63%. Major movers in the main market included Doha Bank, AlRayan Bank, Milaha, Commercial Bank, Qatar Islamic Bank, Inma Holding, Qatar Islamic Insurance, Barwa, Vodafone Qatar and Nakilat. In the junior bourse, Techno Q saw its shares appreciate in value. Nevertheless, Ooredoo, Mazaya Qatar, Ahlibank Qatar, Mekdam Holding and Ezdan were among the losers in the main bourse. In the venture market, Al Mahhar Holding saw its shares depreciate in value. The foreign institutions’ net buying increased substantially to QR25.04mn compared to QR0.04mn on December 9. The domestic institutions’ net buying strengthened markedly to QR10.38mn against QR8.93mn the previous day. The Arab retail investors’ net buying strengthened perceptibly to QR4.42mn compared to QR3.54mn on Monday. The Gulf institutions’ net profit booking declined noticeably to QR0.32mn against QR1.64mn on December 9. The Gulf retail investors’ net selling shrank remarkably to QR2.22mn compared to QR4.24mn the previous day. However, the Qatari individual investors’ net selling expanded significantly to QR33.88mn against QR7.73mn on Monday. The foreign individuals were net sellers to the tune of QR3.43mn compared with net buyers of QR1.06mn on December 9. The Arab institutions had no major net exposure for the fifth straight session. Trade volumes in the main market soared 31% to 138.32mn shares, value by 27% to QR404.36mn and transactions by 4% to 14,597. The venture market saw 50% contraction in trade volumes to 0.05mn equities, 54% in value to QR0.13mn and 32% in deals to 15.
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Major League Baseball , the players' association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media on Sunday. No further details on Carty's death were provided. “Carty was one of the first groundbreaking Latino stars in the major leagues, and he established himself as a hero to millions in his native Dominican Republic, his hometown of San Pedro de Macoris, and the city of Atlanta, where he was a beloved fan favorite,” the players' association said in its statement . The Braves said Carty left an indelible mark on the organization. “While his on-field accomplishments will never be forgotten, his unforgettable smile and generous nature will be sorely missed,” the team said in its statement. Carty made his big league debut with the Braves in September 1963. He batted .330 with 22 homers and 88 RBIs in his first full season in 1964, finishing second to Dick Allen in voting for NL Rookie of the Year. The Braves moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta after the 1965 season, and Carty got the franchise's first hit in its new home on April 12, 1966, against Pittsburgh. Carty had his best year in 1970, batting .366 with 25 homers and a career-best 101 RBIs. He started the All-Star Game after he was elected as a write-in candidate, joining Willie Mays and Hank Aaron in the NL outfield. Carty batted .299 with 204 homers and 890 RBIs over 15 years in the majors, also playing for Cleveland, Toronto, Oakland, Texas and the Chicago Cubs. He retired after the 1979 season. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBIn the HBO documentary “Surveilled,” Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow travels across the globe to investigate and expose the dark underbelly of the multi-billion-dollar advanced spyware industry. The film reveals that repressive regimes aren’t alone in using spyware to hack into citizens’ cell phones and computers clandestinely; democratic governments are also guilty of spying on unknowing individuals. “In recent years, we have seen a succession of Western democracies, where people really thought, “It can’t happen here” have these scandals where the use of commercial spyware technology spirals out of control despite constitutions in place that should prevent it,” says Farrow, whose most recent article for the New Yorker details how the Trump administration could expand the use of commercial spyware in the U.S. The article examines the Department of Homeland Security’s recently signed two-million-dollar contract with the Israeli spyware company Paragon. “A number of experts told me that the Department of Homeland Security acquiring this technology doesn’t necessarily mean, even if it’s intended for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), that it will only be used by ICE for immigration purposes,” says Farrow. “Not that we should lack concern about ICE marrying up Donald Trump ‘s promise of mass deportation with advanced spyware technology. But a lot of the privacy law experts that I spoke with told me that we should all really be concerned even if you don’t think of yourself as being in a vulnerable category. Even if you are not a politician, an activist, or a journalist, you are still looking at a situation where you might not know that you are being targeted until after the fact, and that’s another reason why it was important to me in this documentary, to tell the stories of innocent bystanders who are apolitical, who get caught up in these dragnets.” Farrow began reporting on the spyware industry after he was the target of cyber surveillance during his investigation into Harvey Weinstein that would help launch the 2017 #MeToo movement. “I came to (this subject) quite naturally in the course of being surveilled in various ways myself while reporting on tricky stories that pissed people off,” says Farrow. “It was personally frightening and devastating. It’s not just information gathering; there is a dimension of intimidation to it and, maybe even more consequentially, it shrinks the space for us to do our work as journalists.” Directed by Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz, “Surveilled” takes viewers inside the secretive industry while also illuminating how the digital spy business is reshaping contemporary concepts of privacy and power. The docu, which made its world debut at DOC NYC this month, examines ethical dilemmas that citizens and governments must now navigate in the brave new world of cyberespionage. Variety spoke to Farrow about Trump, the future of the #MeToo movement, and how to fend off being hacked. Farrow: I try to stay away from speculation other than talking about the capacities we have right now, the promises being made, and how those could collide in scary ways. We don’t know what will happen, but I do know that an array of serious privacy law experts are in a state of high alarm now looking at the fact that Donald Trump is making this promise of mass deportation. Also, the threats he is making to subject political enemies to tribunals and the idea he has conveyed that journalists who protect sources should go to jail have put privacy law experts in a high state of alarm (because) those promises become a lot scarier when married up with this kind of (spy) technology that his administration will have at its fingertips. It’s a huge concern. If we want freedom of expression and freedom of information, then we need to have privacy rights and devices that can’t be so easily compromised. We need to have checks and balances on these (spy) tools, and one of the big casualties when those checks and balances go away and when these devices are just a public space, and there is no room for private conversations, is journalism. I don’t want to see a reality in which the Trump administration makes good on what he’s saying about imprisoning people in our profession who protect their sources. Unfortunately, that reality becomes a lot more likely to transpire if this tech is used in an unfettered way. Write to your representatives and call them to say that you want accountability on this issue. While there are few complete defenses against advanced hacking technology, a daily reboot of your phone is something multiple tech experts have advised in the course of my reporting. I can’t give a satisfying answer to the question because the important part of my relationship with that reporting is that I really was just acting not as an activist but as an investigative reporter. The separate issue that you raised about Trump’s appointments, I think, is just linked to this wider pattern that we are seeing with those appointments, which has been described by very credible journalists in recent days as a trolling operation. Having people who have disregarded and flouted the very thing that the agency they are going to be running is designed to protect that’s happening over and over again. So, while it has a dimension of perhaps nose-thumbing at standards of consent and accountability around sexual violence, it is really just part and parcel with a moment in which this administration is coming in with a lot of evidence of a lot of different types of disregard for the rule of law. “Surveilled” is currently streaming on Max.
Good news and bad news from 30–7 loss to the BuccaneersDrought, fires and deforestation battered Amazon rainforest in 2024Kobe Sanders tied a season high with 27 points as Nevada claimed fifth place in the Charleston Classic with a 90-78 victory over Oklahoma State Sunday afternoon in South Carolina. Sanders helped the Wolfpack (6-1) earn a second win following one-possession games against Vanderbilt and VCU. After hitting the decisive 3-pointer with five seconds left in Friday's 64-61 win over VCU, Sanders made 7 of 10 shots, hit three 3s and sank 10 of 13 free throws Sunday. Nick Davidson added 223 points as Nevada led by as many as 19 and shot 58.9 percent. Brandon Love contributed 11 on 5-of-5 shooting as the Wolfpack scored 46 points in the paint and scored at least 85 for the fourth time this season. Marchelus Avery led the Cowboys (4-2) with 15 points and Arturo Dean added 13. Robert Jennings and Abou Ousmane added 11 apiece but leading scorer Bryce Thompson was held to seven points on 1-of-9 shooting as Oklahoma State shot 42 percent and 73.2 percent (30-of-41) at the line. After Avery's 3 forged a 12-12 tie with 13:41 remaining, Nevada gradually gained separation. The Wolfpack took a 24-15 lead on Chuck Bailey's jumper in the paint with 8:28 left but the Cowboys inched back, getting within 33-31 on a dunk by Avery with 4:11 left. Another Bailey jumper staked Nevada to a 40-33 lead by halftime. Nevada began pulling away early in the second half as it scored eight in a row for a 52-40 lead on a basket by Love with 16:44 left. A 3 by Sanders opened a 62-43 lead with 14:06 remaining before Oklahoma State charged back. After Nevada made eight straight shots, the Cowboys countered with 11 straight points and trailed 62-54 with 11:19 left on a 3-pointer by Avery. Thompson made his first basket by sinking a jumper with 10:37 left to get Oklahoma State within 64-56 left, and Keller's triple cut the margin to 70-64 nearly three minutes later. The Cowboys were within 78-72 on a basket by Avery with 3:56 remaining, but he fouled out about a minute later and the Wolfpack outscored Oklahoma State 12-6 the rest of the way as Sanders sank five free throws. --Field Level Media
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On Wednesday at around 6pm, thousands of social media users in parts of the UK reported an outage with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The social media giant reported that a “technical issue” had left users unable to access its services. DownDetector, a website that monitors social media outages, says the three cities hit worst by the outage were London, Manchester and Glasgow. Other major cities hit hard by the blackout were Cardiff, Nottingham and Birmingham. Thanks for bearing with us! We’re 99% of the way there – just doing some last checks. We apologize to those who’ve been affected by the outage. — Meta (@Meta) By around 10pm on Wednesday, DownDetector UK said there had been 23,445 reports of Facebook outages, 11,466 Instagram outages and 18,646 on WhatsApp across Britain. In an update issued at 10.26pm on X, Meta said the problem was now nearly resolved. A spokesperson said: “Thanks for bearing with us! We’re 99% of the way there – just doing some last checks. “We apologise to those who’ve been affected by the outage.” Other parts of the world affected include Europe, Asia, South America and Australia, according to DownTracker. To find out if your area is affected, visit: ."Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.
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Making spiking a specific offence is about making sure the law is up to date to deal with it as a crime, justice minister Alex Davies-Jones has said. Labour plans to make spiking a specific offence and has laid out plans for venue staff to be trained in relation to spiking, with a pilot to begin within weeks before a wider rollout next year. Ms Davies-Jones, asked about why it was worthwhile to make spiking a new offence when it is already illegal, said: “Spiking is a crime already. “A lot of people don’t realise that it is a crime already, which is part of the problem.” She said there were around 6,000 reports of spiking last year but that because it is an underreported crime, it is not clear how big of a problem it is. “Part of the problem we’ve got is around the data collection, so you don’t know if you’ve been spiked with a drink, a needle, a vape, for example,” she told Politics Hub on Sky News. Modernising the offence and giving police the tools to get accurate data allows a clearer picture of where, how and how often spiking is happening, she said. It is about “clarifying it, modernising it, making sure that people know exactly what this is...the law isn’t quite, it isn’t up to date. “It isn’t modern enough.” Sir Keir Starmer earlier said he hopes the change will give people “the confidence to come forward”, in a meeting of police bosses, transport figures and hospitality executives in Downing Street. Ms Davies-Jones and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper were among the attendees at the round-table discussion on Monday morning. Labour pledged in its manifesto to introduce a new offence for spiking, but there was no detail in the King’s Speech this year about a specific crime, though it promised to ensure an improved police response to cases. According to information published by the Metropolitan Police, spiking offences are currently covered by more than one law, but most come under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. Sir Keir told the meeting: “There are a number of measures that we are setting out this morning – we want to talk it through with you. “The first is to make spiking a specific offence so that it counts, it’s reported.” He said that such a measure would mean that it “enables everybody to have the confidence to come forward” and also “it allows perpetrators to know that it’s a specific offence”. Detailing the training scheme, he went on: “We’re beginning the piloting of training for staff in venues.” He said the scheme would be “partly to spot what’s happening, but also to know what to do in the event that there is an incident in a venue”. “That will start in December with a pilot then it will be rolled out from March of next year,” Sir Keir added. He also said that the “final” point of discussion for the morning was “police indexing – (the) way that we count it across different police forces”. Sir Keir added: “At the moment it’s quite hard to get your arms around the pure numbers.” Plain clothes officers are being deployed in areas around bars and clubs to spot predatory behaviour. The text-to-report number, 61016, that allows women to contact British Transport Police to report harassment on the train, is due to be relaunched. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Spiking is a disturbing and serious crime which can have a damaging and long-lasting impact on victims. “That’s why today we are taking decisive action to prevent this devastating crime and to crack down on perpetrators, by introducing a new criminal offence for spiking and launching specialist training for thousands of bar staff nationwide. “People shouldn’t have to worry about the safety of their drinks on a night out. “These changes are about giving victims greater confidence to come forward, and ensuring that there is a robust response from the police whenever these appalling crimes take place.”BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have again restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson's massive contract to create salary-cap space and give them future flexibility, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Friday. Watson has been limited to just 19 games in three seasons because of an NFL suspension and injuries with the Browns, who signed him to a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract in 2022. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Social Photos Don't miss out on the headlines from Social Photos. Followed categories will be added to My News. University of Melbourne graduates from the faculty of Veterinary School, Engineering, Information Technology and PhD students took centre stage to receive their degrees on Friday. Check out the picture gallery below and see if you were featured. Lau Freeman, Zita Lam (Master of Information Systems) and Fatemeh Mirjalili at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Will Vinnicombe (Master of Civil Engineering), Maggie Grigg (Master of Environmental Engineering), Sophie O’Connor (Master of Environment) and Ben Pompe (Master of Civil Engineering) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Sophie O’Connor (Master of Environment), Ben Pompe (Master of Civil Engineering) Will Vinnicombe (Master of Civil Engineering), Jessica Ratcliff (Master of Civil Engineering), Maggie Grigg (Master of Environmental Engineering) and Michael Belbruno (Master of Civil Engineering) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Master of Civil Engineering graduates: Marcus Petricca, Marcel Moran, Scott Baker, Jun Rae Cho and Nipuna Athukorala at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Victoria Pitliangas (Master of Civil Engineering) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Li Amy and Charlotte Tao (Master of Information Systems) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Dr Natalie (Doctor of Medicine) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Dr Nathan Taylor (PhD in Infrastructure Engineering) and John Baird at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Noor and Akash Singh (Master of Computer Science) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Zachary Lee (Master of Mechatronics) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Dana Edwards and Hugo Groot (Master of Civil Engineering) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Yuying Chen (Master of Information Technology) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Tommy Kanda, Jo Chong (Master of Information Technology) and Qien Foo at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Shaik Arifuddin, Setender Nandal (Master of Information Technology) and Sunil Sonawane at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Lionel Maizels (Master of Mechanical Engineering) and Tracey Mitchell at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Melissa Hua and Rubab Batool (Master of Information Systems) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Joseph Kamau, Linda Kamau (Master of Information Technology) Esther Kamau, Anne Ugi at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Apaar Gulati (Master of Information Systems) and Sameer Kapoor (Master of Information Systems) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Lakshika Deshapriya, Dr Pamoda Herath (PhD in Mechanical Engineering) and Tharana Prabuddhika at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Szymon Kardas, Alec Miller (Master of Information Technology) and Zi En Tan at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Pratic Dugar and Shriya Gupta (Master of Information Systems) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Graduates at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories Social Photos 100+ faces at the Phillip Island Xmas Carols by the Bay Families gathered for a festive experience at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay. CHECK OUT THE PICTURES. Read more Leader PICTURES: Iconic Scottish festival returns to Daylesford A huge crowd flocked to Daylesford for the annual Highland Gathering, celebrating Victoria’s Scottish community. Check back here to see if you feature in our gallery. Read moreCanadian investors are navigating investment options for a potentially explosive 2025. As the economy braces for a potential shock as the United States’s president-elect threatens to impose huge tariffs on trade partners, finding stocks that offer growth, reliable , and wealth preservation has become increasingly crucial. Enter ( ), a rare stock investment option that checks most boxes for investors. While high-flying tech stocks grab headlines, Fortis – an electric and gas utility stock serving millions of customers in Canada, the United States and Caribbean territories – has quietly built a 51-year track record of consecutive dividend increases, recently becoming only the second Canadian company to achieve the coveted status (behind ( ) stock). Its fresh 4.2% dividend raise in November brings the current yield to 4.1%, but here’s what makes Fortis stock truly compelling for 2025: For investors seeking the trifecta of steady income, capital preservation, and long-term growth potential, Fortis stock’s story is more than about the 4.1% future dividend yield. It demands more attention. A $26 billion growth plan powers Fortis stock’s future Fortis stock isn’t just about current income – it’s positioned for significant growth. The company’s newly announced 2025–2029 capital expenditure plan of $26 billion represents its most ambitious (and low-risk) expansion yet. This comprehensive revenue and earnings growth plan, which exceeds the previous five-year strategy by $1 billion, aims to grow the company’s rate base from $38.8 billion to approximately $53 billion by 2029, targeting a robust 6.5% annual growth rate. Revenue growth could translate into earnings, cash flow, and respectable dividend growth rates. How Fortis stock could double your money For investors seeking wealth accumulation, Fortis stock presents a compelling case. Using the predictive power of the , doubling your investment over a decade requires roughly 7.2% in annual total returns. Fortis stock’s current 4.1% dividend yield, combined with management’s targeted dividend growth rate of 4-6% through 2029, means investors need only modest share price appreciation to achieve this goal. Historical performance supports this potential – investors who purchased Fortis stock a decade ago and reinvested all dividends saw their position grow by 125%. data by Buy Fortis stock for stability in uncertain times What makes Fortis stock particularly valuable is its remarkable stability. With a one-year Beta of just 0.09 against the , Fortis stock has shown exceptionally low volatility compared to the broader market. As a regulated electric and gas utility serving millions of needy customers, Fortis provides essential services that generally remain in demand regardless of economic conditions. The growing energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and technological advancement provide additional tailwinds for Fortis stock’s growth trajectory. Interestingly, Fortis stock could help diversify volatile AI-tilted portfolios. Fortis stock’s attractive valuation and low-risk growth funding Currently trading at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 17.8, Fortis stock sits comfortably within its five-year historical PE range. This reasonable valuation, paired with the company’s proven track record of shareholder wealth creation, creates an appealing entry point for long-term investors. The company’s plans to fund its $26 billion capital expenditure primarily through internally generated cash flow, reduces the risk of excessive debt or equity dilution. Fortis’s dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) provides an additional source of capital for future projects, and allows current investors to participate in its growth projects for even more dividends and capital gains. Fortis stock appears to be a well-positioned core-portfolio investment for 2025 and beyond. Investor takeaway For investors seeking a combination of current income, growth potential, and stability, Fortis stands out as a compelling choice. 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Social Photos Don't miss out on the headlines from Social Photos. Followed categories will be added to My News. University of Melbourne graduates from the faculty of Veterinary School, Engineering, Information Technology and PhD students took centre stage to receive their degrees on Friday. Check out the picture gallery below and see if you were featured. Lau Freeman, Zita Lam (Master of Information Systems) and Fatemeh Mirjalili at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Will Vinnicombe (Master of Civil Engineering), Maggie Grigg (Master of Environmental Engineering), Sophie O’Connor (Master of Environment) and Ben Pompe (Master of Civil Engineering) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Sophie O’Connor (Master of Environment), Ben Pompe (Master of Civil Engineering) Will Vinnicombe (Master of Civil Engineering), Jessica Ratcliff (Master of Civil Engineering), Maggie Grigg (Master of Environmental Engineering) and Michael Belbruno (Master of Civil Engineering) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Master of Civil Engineering graduates: Marcus Petricca, Marcel Moran, Scott Baker, Jun Rae Cho and Nipuna Athukorala at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Victoria Pitliangas (Master of Civil Engineering) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Li Amy and Charlotte Tao (Master of Information Systems) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Dr Natalie (Doctor of Medicine) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Dr Nathan Taylor (PhD in Infrastructure Engineering) and John Baird at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Noor and Akash Singh (Master of Computer Science) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Zachary Lee (Master of Mechatronics) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Dana Edwards and Hugo Groot (Master of Civil Engineering) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Yuying Chen (Master of Information Technology) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Tommy Kanda, Jo Chong (Master of Information Technology) and Qien Foo at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Shaik Arifuddin, Setender Nandal (Master of Information Technology) and Sunil Sonawane at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Lionel Maizels (Master of Mechanical Engineering) and Tracey Mitchell at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Melissa Hua and Rubab Batool (Master of Information Systems) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Joseph Kamau, Linda Kamau (Master of Information Technology) Esther Kamau, Anne Ugi at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Apaar Gulati (Master of Information Systems) and Sameer Kapoor (Master of Information Systems) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Lakshika Deshapriya, Dr Pamoda Herath (PhD in Mechanical Engineering) and Tharana Prabuddhika at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Szymon Kardas, Alec Miller (Master of Information Technology) and Zi En Tan at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Pratic Dugar and Shriya Gupta (Master of Information Systems) at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Graduates at the University of Melbourne graduations held at the Royal Exhibition Building on Friday, December 13, 2024. Picture: Jack Colantuono Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories Social Photos 100+ faces at the Phillip Island Xmas Carols by the Bay Families gathered for a festive experience at the Phillip Island Christmas Carols by the Bay. CHECK OUT THE PICTURES. Read more Leader PICTURES: Iconic Scottish festival returns to Daylesford A huge crowd flocked to Daylesford for the annual Highland Gathering, celebrating Victoria’s Scottish community. Check back here to see if you feature in our gallery. Read moreNEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global edtech market size is estimated to grow by USD 162.7 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 16.82% during the forecast period. Learners shifting toward ebooks is driving market growth, with a trend towards increased demand for distance learning. However, availability of open-source learning content poses a challenge. Key market players include 2U Inc., Alphabet Inc., Anthology Inc., Chegg Inc., Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., Coursera Inc., D2L Inc., edX LLC, Ellucian Co., Instructure Holdings Inc., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp., PleIQ Smart Toys Spa, Promethean World Ltd., Think and Learn Pvt. Ltd., Udacity Inc., UOL EdTech, upGrad Education Pvt. Ltd., Warner Bros Discovery Inc., and Workday Inc.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Edtech Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2017 - 2021 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 16.82% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 162.7 billion Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 14.02 Regional analysis North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa Performing market contribution North America at 35% Key countries US, Germany, China, Canada, and Japan Key companies profiled 2U Inc., Alphabet Inc., Anthology Inc., Chegg Inc., Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., Coursera Inc., D2L Inc., edX LLC, Ellucian Co., Instructure Holdings Inc., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp., PleIQ Smart Toys Spa, Promethean World Ltd., Think and Learn Pvt. Ltd., Udacity Inc., UOL EdTech, upGrad Education Pvt. Ltd., Warner Bros Discovery Inc., and Workday Inc. Market Driver Online learning has experienced substantial growth over the last decade, with educational institutions embracing the internet to offer opportunities for skill acquisition. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend, as schools, universities, and businesses shifted to remote work. Initially, institutions responded with emergency remote learning. However, as the pandemic progressed, they adopted more comprehensive online learning solutions. Many schools have reopened, but the popularity of online education persists. Top-tier universities, such as Stanford and Harvard, now offer courses online in subjects like computer science, engineering, mathematics, business, art, and personal development. This democratization of education is fueling the expansion of the global EdTech market. The Edtech market is thriving with innovative trends, catering to various segments like Physical Disabilities, Preschool, Business, and Consumer. Educational content is being transformed into Audio format for Vocabulary and Interpretive Reading. Integrated Facilities Solutions offer Facility Scheduling, Work Orders, and IoT for Smart Classrooms. AI technology and Big Data fuel Adaptive Learning Platforms, providing Personalized Learning Experiences. Venture Capitalists invest in Game-based Learning and Digital Transformation in the Corporate Training Space. Edtech includes Digital Tools for Educators, Online Learning Platforms, Educational Apps, and Digital Learning Tools. Remote Learning Solutions and eLearning Platforms are essential in today's world. AI and Multimedia (Animations, Video, Graphics) enhance engagement, while Data Privacy Norms ensure security. Upskilling and Reskilling through interactive Displays and AI are key trends in the industry. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This edtech market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Hardware- The Edtech market encompasses various hardware segments, including educational PCs, interactive displays, classroom wearables, sound systems, projectors, and lecture capture solutions. Notably, the adoption of educational PCs, such as desktops and laptops, has witnessed significant growth due to the large student population in higher education institutions. Technology-enabled classrooms increasingly rely on computing devices to facilitate information access and dissemination. Higher education institutions are also investing in digital displays with touch screens. Document cameras have gained popularity due to their benefits, enabling the recording, sharing, and live streaming of lectures. Tablets remain a significant hardware component in Edtech, with sales increasing by approximately 19.2% in Q4 2020 compared to the previous year, according to IDC data. Detachable tablets have gained traction, with sales growing by 27.9% during the same period due to their productivity, flexibility, and ease of use. Slate tablets also experienced a 13.7% growth in sales during Q4 2020 as consumers sought entertainment options. Despite this, the growth of the global Edtech market is expected to remain slightly affected by the increasing sales of detachable tablets. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis Educational Technology, also known as Edtech, refers to the use of digital tools and online learning platforms to enhance and transform the education experience. This includes educational apps, digital learning tools, and remote learning solutions that offer personalized learning experiences. Artificial Intelligence plays a significant role in Edtech, providing innovative solutions for the corporate training space and facilitating digital transformation. Upskilling and hardware are essential components of Edtech, with virtual classrooms and e-learning platforms becoming increasingly popular. Digital content, available in both eBook and printed formats, can be accessed on various devices, making education more accessible to a wider audience. Language learning, accommodating physical disabilities, and providing educational content in audio format are other key areas where Edtech is making a difference. Integrated facilities solutions, including facility scheduling, further streamline the educational process. Market Research Overview Educational Technology, also known as Edtech, is revolutionizing the way we learn by integrating digital tools and online platforms into education. Digital learning tools include educational apps, interactive displays, tablets, laptops, and cloud deployment services. These technologies offer personalized learning experiences and remote learning solutions, enabling educators to reach students beyond traditional classrooms. Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in edtech, powering adaptive learning platforms and chatbots for instant feedback and support. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation in education, creating a new normal for hybrid learning models. While the corporate training space and upskilling/reskilling initiatives have embraced e-learning platforms, the consumer end-user segment is also adopting mobile learning, microlearning, and gamification. Infrastructure challenges and the digital divide persist, but innovations like virtual reality headsets, learning management systems, and virtual classrooms are bridging the gap. Edtech also caters to diverse needs, such as eBooks, digital content, and multimedia for various languages and physical disabilities. Data analytics and learning analytics provide insights into student performance, while hardware and IoT solutions streamline facility management. Data privacy norms and AI technology ensure secure and effective learning experiences. Venture capitalists continue to invest in edtech, fueling innovation in preschool, business, and consumer segments. The future of edtech is bright, with game-based learning, virtual level, and interactive whiteboards shaping the landscape. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. 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Duplicate Bridge: Dec. 28, 2024As a critic, I'm sometimes asked about my note-taking habits: Do you take a lot of notes? (Almost always; my memory can get fuzzy fast.) How do you do this in a dark theater? (Absolutely no phone screens! I scribble furiously with a pen and paper and hope for the best.) What do you usually take notes about? To that last question, it truly varies, but I can say that I'm consistently being pulled in by words, spoken and unspoken. The profound, the funny, the relatable, the subtext-laden; the lines that reveal some kind of truth about the world on screen and thus the world we're existing in now. When I think of some of my most memorable film-going experiences of 2024 – a great year for movies! – these are some of the moments and performances that have moved me, and stuck even many months later. Gendered inequities become glaringly obvious very quickly in Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine's fascinating documentary about the long-running high school program known as Girls State. Like many before them, the ambitious civic-minded teens profiled here set out to build their own government from the ground up. But the film was shot in 2022, the first time the Missouri chapter hosted both the girls and boys programs on the same campus at the same time, and the girls spend much of their time observing how much attention is paid to the enforcement of dress codes and how little is given to discussing more substantial and urgent political issues. (Meanwhile, there's ample evidence the boys' ambitions are taken far more seriously. Among their advantages: being "sworn in" to "office" by the state governor.) In one scene some of the girls commiserate over their disappointment with the tenor of the program, with one of them calling it out as distracting "fluff." The moment speaks to the obstacles that still persist for women in politics and is a sobering depiction of young hopefuls getting an early taste of political disillusionment. The final lines of Jane Schoenbrun's challenging and mesmerizing transgender allegory are a wallop of a denouement, proffering both sadness and hope. The sadness comes from everything we've learned about the meek protagonist Owen (Justice Smith) to this point – how, out of paralyzing fear, they've made a deliberate choice to deny their true self, and live a depressing and unfulfilling life. Now working at the kind of job that can only be described as the stuff of nightmares – a Chuck E. Cheese-like amusement center – the crushing weight of their denial finally hits, and sends them into a panic attack in the middle of a child's birthday celebration. The beauty of Megan Park's coming-of-age dramedy is that it never attempts to explain how 18-year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella) comes to encounter her 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza), beyond a hallucinogenic mushroom trip the first time she appears. The obvious and more pressing question then is, What does my future hold? When older Elliott delivers the sobering news to younger Elliott – that life rarely plays out exactly as planned – the reality of many millennials and Gen Zers the world over is succinctly and wittily acknowledged. Own a house? Work a fulfilling job that also pays at least a living wage? LOL. Park's film mercifully doesn't dwell on such cynicism, but it is all the better for those little nuggets of pointed commentary peppered throughout, blending a healthy dose of lived wisdom with the energy of youthful optimism. Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Zora is unquestionably relatable — what person wouldn't do everything in their power to ward off a loved one's impending death, especially their child's? But ultimately, Zora's impulses are more harmful than good for her terminally ill daughter Tuesday (Lola Petticrew), who's already come to terms with her own fate. It takes several extreme attempts at "killing" Death, imagined here as a majestically baritone macaw voiced by Arinzé Kene, before Zora understands she must set aside her own fears of what's to come and live in the present. One night, inquisitive tween Lacy (Zoe Ziegler) asks her mom Janet (Julianne Nicholson) if she'd be "disappointed" if she dated a girl when she's older. Janet, an acupuncturist and total hippie, admits she'd be neither disappointed nor shocked if that came to pass. The clarity of the observation about her daughter reveals that Janet sees a quality in Lacy that doesn't exist within herself, namely that "forthrightness," a lack of interest in tamping down any part of who she is. There is nothing subtle about this movie, but in a sparse script overflowing with bluntly obvious points about the horrors of sexism and misogyny, this line is the most apt thesis statement. What makes Coralie Fargeat's astounding, seismic body horror so unique is that the external forces – men, the patriarchy writ large — are on the periphery. Instead, Fargeat is preoccupied with what those forces stir within Elisabeth (Demi Moore), a TV aerobics star resorting to the most desperate of measures to regain her youth, and Sue (Margaret Qualley), the other, younger half she gruesomely expels from her body with the aid of "the substance." There's so much narrative possibility packed into this throwaway line, spoken by tennis star-turned-coach Tashi (Zendaya). She's a ruthless striver wedged in the middle of a homoerotic love triangle because she married Art (Mike Faist) after first having dated his best friend Patrick (Josh O'Connor). Does she love either of them as much, if not more, than she loves the thrill of a little green ball connecting with a swinging racket in a game of "good tennis"? Doubtful. But she's dedicated her life to making sure Art does what she wasn't able to accomplish on her own after a career-ending injury, and she'll be damned if she'll let Patrick humiliate him on the court. Look, I never said this was a list of the best movies of 2024. M. Night Shyamalan's nepo-baby project starring Josh Hartnett as a hot and doting dad who's also a serial killer is truly one of the dumbest, most nonsensical things to come out of Hollywood in recent memory. But it's fun as hell, and the commitment to such a ridiculous premise is weirdly audacious: The F.B.I., led by a serial killer "profiler" played by Haley Mills, has trapped thousands of people at a pop star's concert to catch a guy who could be literally anyone. (That pop star is played by Shyamalan's daughter Saleka.) What does this killer look like? Who knows! Except if you've seen this movie and made it through to the end, you eventually realize that everyone hunting this guy down should've absolutely known. It makes no sense. The plot holes are abundant. This is cinema. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit npr.org .The Philippines and the United States share an intertwined political history that continues to echo with uncanny parallels. Often perceived as an asymmetric reflection of American democratic ideals, the Philippines has evolved into a signal bearer, foreshadowing the political trajectory of its Western counterpart. There are five critical “signals” that offer insights into parallel challenges and opportunities that both democracies face in preserving their institutional integrity and democratic values. The first signal traces back to the early 1990s, following the Philippine Senate’s decision to terminate the US bases agreement, leading to the closure of American military installations in Clark and Subic. In a dismissive stance, the US disregarded crucial intelligence from Filipino authorities about a terrorist plot that would later materialize as the 9/11 attacks. This intelligence, uncovered accidentally during a fire in Malate, Manila, revealed plans to crash airplanes into major US landmarks. The Philippines became a testing ground for social media manipulation in the 2016 elections, leading to Rodrigo Duterte’s rise to power. The same tactics associated with Cambridge Analytica—propaganda, disinformation, and microtargeting—later surfaced in the 2016 US elections, resulting in Donald Trump’s victory. Both elections highlight how technology, when weaponized, can undermine democratic processes and distort public discourse. The parallels between Duterte and Trump—populist rhetoric, disdain for traditional political norms, and reliance on an “army of trolls”—illustrate the global nature of this challenge. The 2022 Philippine elections presented another cautionary tale. Leni Robredo’s decision to run late in the presidential race mobilized massive crowds but ultimately fell short against Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte’s well-funded, populist campaign. Robredo’s failure to connect with economically struggling voters in Classes D and E mirrored challenges faced by Kamala Harris and other progressive US politicians, who have struggled to resonate beyond urban and educated constituencies. The lesson is clear: A successful campaign requires not just visible enthusiasm but also deep engagement with economically marginalized but silent communities. The fourth signal is a stark warning about authoritarianism. In 1972, Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared martial law in the Philippines, leveraging the 1935 Constitution’s “commander in chief” provision to consolidate power. His regime manipulated the military and judiciary to rubber-stamp his dictatorship. Today, similar ambitions resonate in the US, where Trump signals his intention to leverage the Insurrection Act to centralize power, weaken institutional checks, and use the military to enforce radical policies. However, the Philippine experience offers a counter-narrative: Duterte’s failed attempt to involve the military in his war on drugs demonstrated that institutional loyalty to the Constitution can resist authoritarian overreach. The US military, steeped in a tradition of constitutional adherence, may hold the line against any similar drift toward despotism. Perhaps the most critical lesson from the Philippines is the role of active citizen opposition in defending democracy. The 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution, which toppled the Marcos dictatorship, was a spontaneous, overwhelming display of collective will. This moral fiber—a populace united in opposition to tyranny—is the ultimate safeguard against authoritarianism. For the US, the challenge is to foster this same level of civic engagement, ensuring that democratic norms are not eroded by complacency or polarization. The striking parallels between the Philippines and the US are not coincidental. As the only country whose Constitution and democratic framework mirror those of the US, the Philippines has often reflected the strengths and vulnerabilities of American democracy. From the 1935 to the 1987 Philippine Constitutions, the legal and institutional systems of the Philippines have been deeply influenced by the American model. Despite this shared legacy, the Philippine military has shown a remarkable recovery from the institutional corrosion inflicted during Marcos Sr.’s martial law years. Today, it stands as a constitutional and patriotic institution, committed to defending the West Philippine Sea and upholding democratic values. This transformation offers hope that the US military, grounded in its traditions of constitutional loyalty, can similarly resist any attempts to undermine democracy from within. The Philippines serves as both a mirror and a warning to the US. The echoes of history—from overlooked intelligence to manipulated elections, authoritarian drift, and the power of civic resistance—resonate across the Pacific. In this interconnected world, the lessons from one democracy are invaluable to another. The challenge for both nations is to remain vigilant, fostering institutions and civic cultures resilient enough to withstand the pressures of authoritarianism and disinformation. ————— [email protected] Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .
NoneA few days after federal officials raised doubts about widespread reports of mysterious night-time drone sightings in New Jersey, a top member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet said Sunday that people are indeed seeing drones in the skies over the Garden State. After weeks of speculation and some downplaying, it might be drones clouding the skies of New Jersey for several weeks after all. Well, at least some of them are drones, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Sunday morning. ”There’s no question that people are seeing drones,” Mayorkas said during a television interview on ABC’s “This Week.” “I want to assure the American public that we in the federal government have deployed additional resources, personnel, technology to assist the New Jersey State Police in addressing the drone sightings,” he said. For weeks, officials have been inundated with thousands of reports of people seeing colorful drones flying in the night sky across parts of New Jersey. There have also been similar reports in neighboring East Coast states of late. New Jersey officials have said they don’t know what the objects are or where they have come from, sparking mass speculation, concern, and frustration among residents and local officials. But on Thursday, federal government agencies cast doubt on the legitimacy on the reports. John Kirby, national security spokesman for President Joe Biden’s administration, said at a press briefing, said it appears “many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft that are being operated lawfully.” The FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security put out similar statements that day. That drew stunned reactions from Jersey officials. State Sen. Jon Bramnick , R-Union, who is running for governor , said: “Bigfoot might be a myth, but the drones in New Jersey are very real. The response from the Department of Defense and the White House is unacceptable.” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas speaks Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, during a briefing at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) AP Mayorkas struck a more open stance Sunday during his interview on ABC. “Some of those drone sightings are, in fact, drones,” he said. “Some are manned aircraft that are commonly mistaken for drones. But there’s no question that drones are being sighted.” ”I want to assure the American public that we are on it,” he said, before calling on Congress to expand local and state authority to help address the issue,” Mayorkas added. He added that it’s “critical, as we all have said for a number of years, that we need from Congress additional authorities to address the drone situation. Our authorities currently are limited and they are set to expire. We need them extended and expanded.” ”We want state and local authorities to also have the ability to counter growing activity under federal supervision,” he added, echoing sentiments from local officials. On the same show Sunday, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he and his wife saw drones above their New Jersey home two days ago. The Christies have houses in Mendham and Bay Head. ”I can’t tell you the number of people that have come up to me concerned about it,” Christie said. “To say this is not unusual activity, it’s just wrong.” ”When people see this kind of activity, it’s a newish technology to most people, and they’re worried about it and concerned,” he added. “It’s a lack of communication from the government at the federal and state level that’s at fault here.” Gov. Phil Murphy has said officials have no reason to believe residents are in danger because of the drones, but he has said it is “frustrating to have no answers.” He also said the state needs more help from the federal government.”We need them to be bigger, faster, stronger,” Murphy said Wednesday during a radio interview . Thank you for relying on us to provide the local news you can trust. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a voluntary subscription. Brent Johnson may be reached at bjohnson@njadvancemedia.com . Follow him on X at @johnsb01 .
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- Goldman Sachs Asset Management, the investment adviser for the Goldman Sachs Bloomberg Clean Energy Equity ETF, Goldman Sachs North American Pipelines & Power Equity ETF and Goldman Sachs Future Real Estate and Infrastructure Equity ETF (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), announced today that the Funds’ Board of Trustees, at the recommendation of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, has approved a plan of liquidation for each Fund (collectively, the “Plans”). Under the Plans, which are effective today, the Funds will begin the process of liquidating portfolio assets and unwinding their affairs in an orderly fashion over time. The Plans are not subject to shareholder approval. Shareholders of the Funds may sell their shares on the Fund’s listing exchange, Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (“Cboe”) for the Goldman Sachs Bloomberg Clean Energy Equity ETF and Goldman Sachs North American Pipelines & Power Equity ETF or NYSE Arca, Inc. (“NYSE Arca”) for the Goldman Sachs Future Real Estate and Infrastructure Equity ETF until market close on January 10, 2025, and may incur transaction fees from their broker-dealer. The Funds’ shares will no longer trade on Cboe or NYSE Arca, as applicable, after market close on January 10, 2025, and the shares will subsequently be de-listed. Shareholders who continue to hold shares of a Fund on the Funds’ liquidation date, which is expected to be on or about January 17, 2025, will receive a liquidating distribution of cash in the cash portion of their brokerage accounts equal to the amount of the net asset value of their shares. For tax purposes, shareholders will generally recognize a capital gain or loss equal to the amount received for their shares over their adjusted basis in such shares. The Funds will stop accepting creation orders from Authorized Participants on January 10, 2025. 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The Goldman Sachs Bloomberg Clean Energy Equity ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Bloomberg Goldman Sachs Global Clean Energy Index (the “Index”), which delivers exposure to companies that are expected to have a significant impact on energy decarbonization through their exposure to clean energy. The Fund’s investments are subject to market risk , which means that the value of the securities in which it invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions. Foreign and emerging markets investments may be more volatile and less liquid than investments in U.S. securities and are subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and adverse social, economic or political developments. Because the Fund may have significant investments in the clean energy sector , the Fund is subject to risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments affecting industries within that sector. The securities of mid- and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements. The Fund is not actively managed, and therefore the Fund will not generally dispose of a security unless the security is removed from the Index. The Index calculation methodology may rely on information based on assumptions and estimates and neither the Fund, the index provider nor the investment adviser can guarantee the accuracy of the methodology’s valuation of securities or the availability or timeliness of the production of the Index. Performance may vary substantially from the performance of the Index as a result of transaction costs, expenses and other factors. The Goldman Sachs North American Pipelines & Power Equity ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Solactive Energy Infrastructure Enhanced Index (the “Index”), which is designed to deliver exposure to equity securities of U.S. and Canadian listed companies including companies structured as master limited partnerships (“MLPs”), operating in the pipelines and power universe. The Fund’s investments are subject to market risk , which means that the value of the securities in which it invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions. Foreign investments may be more volatile and less liquid than investments in U.S. securities and are subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and adverse economic, social or political developments, including sanctions, counter-sanctions and other retaliatory actions. 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MLPs are also subject to the risk that to the extent that a distribution received from an MLP is treated as a return of capital, the Fund’s adjusted tax basis in the MLP interests may be reduced, which may increase the Fund’s tax liability upon the sale of the MLP interests or upon subsequent distributions in respect of such interests. Many MLPs in which the Fund invests operate facilities within the energy sector and are also subject to risks affecting that sector . Because the Index currently concentrates its investments in the energy sector , the Fund is subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments affecting that industry or group of industries. The Fund is not actively managed , and therefore the Fund will not generally dispose of a security unless the security is removed from the Index. The Index calculation methodology may rely on information based on assumptions and estimates and neither the Fund, the index provider nor the investment adviser can guarantee the accuracy of the methodology’s valuation of securities or the availability or timeliness of the production of the Index. Performance may vary substantially from the performance of the Index as a result of transaction costs, expenses and other factors. The Fund is non-diversified and may invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than “diversified” funds. Accordingly, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio and to greater losses resulting from these developments. The Goldman Sachs Future Real Estate and Infrastructure Equity ETF (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund. The Fund pursues its investment objective by primarily investing in U.S. and non-U.S. real estate and infrastructure companies that the Investment Adviser believes are aligned with key themes associated with secular growth drivers for real estate and infrastructure assets. The Fund’s investments are subject to market risk , which means that the value of the securities in which it invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions. The Fund’s thematic investment strategy limits the universe of investment opportunities available to the Fund and may affect the Fund’s performance relative to similar funds that do not seek to invest in companies exposed to such themes. The Fund relies on the Investment Adviser for the identification of companies the Investment Adviser believes are aligned with key themes associated with secular growth drivers for real estate and infrastructure assets, and there is no guarantee that the Investment Adviser’s views will reflect the beliefs or values of any particular investor or that real estate and infrastructure companies in which the Fund invests will benefit from their associations with secular growth drivers for real estate and infrastructure assets. Different investment styles (e.g., “growth” and “value”) tend to shift in and out of favor, and at times the Fund may underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes. Because the Fund concentrates its investments in certain specific industries, the Fund is subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business or other developments affecting those industries than if its investments were more diversified across different industries . 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Such securities are also subject to foreign custody risk. The securities of mid- and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements. The Fund is “ non-diversified ” and may invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than “diversified” funds. In addition, the Fund may invest in a relatively small number of issuers . Accordingly, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio and to greater losses resulting from these developments. Fund shares are not individually redeemable and are issued and redeemed by a Fund at their net asset value (“NAV”) only in large, specified blocks of shares called creation units. Shares otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading at market price (not NAV). Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market. 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"Just found out tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone that [Trump] would definitely lose, so they should flog all their Tesla and SpaceX stock," Musk posted on social platform X, which he owns. "Nope," Bezos retorted to Musk’s post. "100% not true." Replying, Musk said: "Well, then, I stand corrected." Musk established himself as a key ally to Trump along the 2024 campaign trail, pumping millions into his campaign. After winning the election, Trump appointed the billionaire tech and media tycoon to head up a new agency, the "Department of Government Efficiency," to tackle what he and many Trump-loyal Republicans believe is unnecessary federal spending. Bezos made waves and caused a stir less than two weeks before the election, when he prevented the Washington Post from publishing an editorial endorsing Harris that the newspaper’s editorial board had written. Come and join The Daily Star on , the social media site set up by ex-Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. It's now the new go-to place for content after a mass exodus of the Elon Musk-owned Twitter/X. Fear not, we're not leaving , but we are jumping on the bandwagon. So come find our new account on , and see us social better than the rest. You can also learn more about The Daily Star team in what Bluesky calls a . So what are you waiting for?! Let's Bezos defended the decision in a subsequent op-ed in the Post, arguing presidential endorsements "create a perception of bias" and are detrimental to the publication’s mission at a time when trust in media is on the wane.
The best ASX ETFs to unwrap this ChristmasRoad Town, British Virgin Islands–(Newsfile Corp. – December 15, 2024) – In a significant move for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, LBank Exchange, a premier global digital asset trading platform, has announced the listing of UP (UP Networkcoin) on December 14, 2024. The UP/USDT trading pair ( https://www.lbank.com/trade/up_usdt ) is available to users of LBank Exchange. UP (UP Networkcoin) Listing Banner To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8831/233668_a3cd17e5b4491a88_001full.jpg The cryptocurrency market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by innovations in decentralized finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and blockchain-based gaming. As digital assets continue to gain traction across various sectors, the gaming industry has emerged as one of the most dynamic areas for growth, attracting both investors and enthusiasts. In this evolving landscape, UP Network (UP) stands out by merging meme culture, NFTs, and GameFi, offering a decentralized platform on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) that provides a fresh and exciting gaming experience while empowering players. UP Network: Revolutionizing Blockchain Gaming with NFTs, Meme Culture, and GameFi on BSC UP Network is a decentralized token that integrates elements of meme culture, NFTs, and GameFi into a unified ecosystem. Built on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), UP Network aims to provide an innovative and engaging experience for both gamers and collectors by merging classic animated characters with the latest in blockchain technology. UP Network offers players a decentralized platform where they can participate in a range of fun activities. At the heart of UP Network is its iconic IP, which is brought to life through the creation of NFT cards. These cards serve as blind box physical equity certificates, offering holders exclusive access to various in-game features. Developed by a global team of blockchain and NFT experts, the UP Network aims to provide a decentralized network that fosters a seamless ecosystem for trading and interacting with digital assets. Players can burn UP tokens to acquire blind boxes, which open up opportunities to mint new characters, like Sphinx pets, or stake their tokens within the ecosystem. This system of token burning and NFT minting plays a crucial role in enhancing the platform’s appeal, combining the best aspects of collectible art and blockchain gaming. The UP Network ecosystem is designed to be highly interactive, with a range of mini-games housed within the Sphinx playland. These games are lightweight, fast, and easy to access via a simple web interface, making them ideal for casual gamers and blockchain newcomers alike. Mini-games such as gem collecting, pet training, and power enhancement create an engaging environment where players can continuously explore new gameplay dynamics. Additionally, game developers are encouraged to contribute to the ecosystem by releasing innovative content, further enriching the experience and growing the overall gaming ecosystem within the UP Network. Furthermore, UP Network plans to make its platform as user-friendly as possible, lowering the barrier to entry by allowing players to start without the need for complex crypto processes, such as wallet creation or token transfers, thus making it an appealing option for mainstream gamers. UP Tokenomics The tokenomics of UP Network are strategically designed to ensure long-term sustainability and broad community involvement. With a total supply of 7,900,000,000,000,000,000 UP tokens, the project prioritizes accessibility and widespread distribution. The majority of tokens – 65% – are allocated to the community, empowering users to participate actively in the ecosystem. A further 25% is reserved for the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), ensuring governance and decision-making are in the hands of the community. The team and marketing efforts are each allocated 5%, supporting the project’s development and growth. This token distribution model fosters a healthy, decentralized ecosystem where most tokens remain in circulation, driving increased engagement, liquidity, and long-term value creation for all participants. Learn More about UP Network: Website: http://up-network.com/ X: https://x.com/UPNetworkcoin About LBank Founded in 2015, LBank is a top crypto exchange offering financial derivatives, asset management, and secure trading. With over 15 million users across 210+ regions, LBank ranks in the top 20 for spot trading and top 15 for derivatives trading globally, ensuring fund integrity and supporting global crypto adoption. Start Trading Now: lbank.com Community & Social Media: Telegram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/233668 #distro
HONG KONG , Dec. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited (the "Company" or "CCSC") (Nasdaq: CCTG), a Hong Kong -based company that engages in the sale, design and manufacturing of interconnect products, including connectors, cables and wire harnesses, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first six months of fiscal year 2025 ended September 30, 2024 . Mr. Kung Lok Chiu , Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, commented, "The first six months of fiscal year 2025 has been a remarkable period of growth for our Company. We are proud to report a 22.9% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year, while our gross margin remained stable despite a net loss of $0 .74 million in a challenging environment. Furthermore, in January 2024 , we successfully completed our initial public offering (IPO) and got listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "CCTG". Building on the momentum, we launched a plan in May 2024 to establish a new supply chain management center in Serbia, Central Europe . Once completed, this center will serve as the headquarter of our supply chain operations in Europe to support our operations across the region. As of the date of the report, we have acquired the land plot for our new center and expect to complete this project by the fourth quarter of 2025. Looking forward, we plan to strategically focus on further expanding into high-growth industries, such as new energy, robotics, and medical technologies. By continuing to invest in research and development, we aim to deliver innovative and cost-effective products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers and generating long-term value for our shareholders." First Six Months of Fiscal Year 202 5 Financial Highlights First Six Months of Fiscal Year 202 5 Financial Results Revenue Total revenue was $9.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , which increased by 22.9% from $7.5 million for the same period of last year. The following table sets forth revenue by interconnect products: Revenue generated from cables and wire harnesses increased by 24.9%, to $8 .6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $6 .9 million for the same period of last year. Revenue generated from connectors remained essentially unchanged compared to the same period last year. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to the increase in sales volume and partially offset by the decrease in the average selling price of products. The increase in demand was mainly due to that customers had utilized their inventories previously purchased and increased their orders accordingly. The following table sets forth the disaggregation of revenue by regions: Revenue generated from Europe increased by 29.7%, to $5 .6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $4 .3 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to the increase of sales in Denmark of $1.0 million and Bulgaria of $0.2 million . Revenue generated from Asia increased by 14.6%, to $2 .7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $2 .4 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to sales increases in Hong Kong, China of $0 .1 million, and sales increases in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, of $0 .2 million. Revenue generated from the Americas increased by 9.9%, to $0 .9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $0 .8 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to sales increases in Northern America of $0.08 million . Revenue from other regions was mainly derived from Australia . Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue increased by 23.9%, to $6 .5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, from $5.2 million for the same period of last year, which was in line with the increase of the total revenue. Inventory costs amounted to $4 .4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $3 .5 million for the same period of last year. The increase of inventory costs was primarily due to a 47.5% increase in the total sales volume and a 13.6% decrease in the inventory cost per unit. Labor costs amounted to $1.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , compared to $1.2 million for the same period of last year. The increase of labor costs was primarily due to the increase in production volume as a result of an increase in sales volume. Gross Profit and Gross Margin Gross profit increased by 20.5%, to $2 .7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $2 .3 million for the same period of last year. Gross profit margin was 29.8% for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , compared with 30.4% for the same period of last year. The gross profit margin was basically consistent with the same period of 2023. The Company recruited more workers to cope with the increased sales volume, and the increased labor costs eroded profits, resulting in a decrease in gross profit margin. Operating Expenses Operating expenses increased by 38.5%, to $3.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $2 .6 million for the same period of last year. The expense increase was mainly due to the increases in the selling expenses of $0.3 million , inclusive of $0 .2 million in costs relating to market development and expansion to ASEAN market, and general and administrative expenses of $0.7 million , inclusive of $0.6 million in agent and professional fees for expenses related to compliance requirements as a public company following the IPO in the U.S.. Other Income/(Expenses) Other income/(expenses) decreased by $0.8 million, to other expenses of $0 .1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from other income of $0.6 million for the same period of last year, primarily due to the decrease in foreign exchange gain. Income tax benefit Income tax benefit increased by 170.7%, to $0 .2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from $0.1 million for the same period of last year, which was due to the loss of CCSC Technology Group for the six months ended September 30, 2024 . Net (Loss)/Income Net income decreased by 280.0%, to net loss of $0.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , from net income of $0 .4 million for the same period of last year. Basic and Diluted (Loss)/ Earnings per Share Basic and diluted loss per share was $0 .06 for the six months ended September 30, 2024 , compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.04 for the same period of last year. About CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited, is a Hong Kong -based company that engages in the sale, design and manufacturing of interconnect products. The Company specializes in customized interconnect products, including connectors, cables and wire harnesses that are used for a range of applications in a diversified set of industries, including industrial, automotive, robotics, medical equipment, computer, network and telecommunication, and consumer products. The Company produces both OEM ("original equipment manufacturer") and ODM ("original design manufacture") interconnect products for manufacturing companies that produce end products, as well as electronic manufacturing services ("EMS") companies that procure and assemble products on behalf of such manufacturing companies. The Company has a diversified global customer base located in more than 25 countries throughout Asia , Europe and the Americas. For more information, please visit the Company's website: http://ir.ccsc-interconnect.com . Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the Company's proposed Offering. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "may," "will," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "propose," "potential," "continue", or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please contact: CCSC Technology International Holdings Limited Investor Relations Department Email: ir@ccsc-interconnect.com Ascent Investor Relations LLC Tina Xiao Phone: +1-646-932-7242 Email: investors@ascent-ir.com *Retrospectively reflect the changes in class of shares effective on September 10, 2024AP News Summary at 3:32 p.m. EST
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job after eight years in which the southern Democrat picked his moments against a Republican-dominated legislature, winning big on Medicaid expansion and clean energy while falling short in fights over private-school vouchers and abortion rights. Cooper, who steered the state through the coronavirus pandemic, Hurricanes Helene and Florence and an early flashpoint in the culture wars over access to public restrooms, was barred from seeking a third consecutive term. He is wrapping up 24 consecutive years in statewide office — the first 16 as attorney general. In a December interview with The Associated Press at the executive mansion, Cooper reflected on his gubernatorial terms with an emphasis on the positive — an easier undertaking compared with many Democrats around the country in the aftermath of this year's election. "To be able to wake up every morning and get to lead the state that you love has been humbling, challenging and fulfilling. I have really valued every day,” said Cooper, who will be succeeded by state Attorney General Josh Stein, a fellow Democrat, in early January. Faced with veto-proof majorities for almost half of his time as governor, Cooper was unable to stop many GOP initiatives, including deep income tax cuts, taxpayer-funded vouchers to help public school students attend private schools and new restrictions on abortion. But Cooper, one of several Democratic governors seen as potential contenders for federal office, managed last year to persuade GOP legislative leaders to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act — something he had sought since getting sworn in as governor in 2017. Now 600,000 low-income adults are enrolled in the program a year ahead of expectations. “This is a generational investment in people’s health,” Cooper said during a farewell address last week in Nash County, where he grew up and launched his first gubernatorial campaign in 2015 . Another bipartisan agreement was reached in 2021 on a milestone energy bill that ordered sharp reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Cooper takes credit for conditions that led to big corporate expansions that he says have contributed to hundreds of thousands of new jobs being created during the past eight years, including those in the clean energy sector. But he also gives his rare praise to Republican lawmakers for all working together on offering economic incentives that have lured companies such as Apple, Toyota and Boom Supersonic to build in the state. Still, Republicans contend Cooper receives too much acclaim for the state’s broad economic success and has pushed for reckless state spending at every turn. Half of his record 100-plus vetoes were overridden. “There has not been a governor who has had less of his agenda enacted and North Carolina has succeeded in spite of his leadership failures," state GOP spokesperson Matt Mercer said. Regardless, Cooper’s perceived accomplishments in a swing state raised his national profile during this year’s presidential campaign, making him as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris until he said it "just wasn’t the right time" for him and for North Carolina. Now Cooper, 67, will have to decide whether trying to unseat U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican, in 2026 is in the cards after holding what he calls the “best job I have ever had.” While North Carolina Democrats have won eight of past nine gubernatorial elections, they haven’t won a U.S. Senate race since 2008. “If you’re going to run for public office again, you must have your heart and soul in it, you must have the fire in the belly,” Cooper told the AP. With that in mind, he said he planned to take a couple of months to clear his head before deciding what’s next: “I’m going to think about how I can best contribute to the things that I care about.” It’s little wonder why many North Carolina Democrats want Cooper to remain on the political stage. He has never lost a race for state office, from the legislature in the mid-1980s and including a 10,000-vote win over then-GOP Gov. Pat McCrory in 2016. “What he’s done really from my perspective is he’s kept the progressive flame alive in North Carolina in a difficult time,” said Gary Pearce, a longtime Democratic political consultant who worked with four-term Gov. Jim Hunt. “I’m not sure anybody else could have done it as well as he did.” Cooper took on Republicans even before he was sworn in. As governor-elect he began a series of lawsuits challenging legislation approved weeks before he took office that shifted executive branch powers to the legislature. The legal results were mixed, and even now litigation over his appointment powers remains in court. This month, Republican lawmakers enacted more changes that would weaken Stein's gubernatorial authority. Two lawsuits related to that law have been filed so far. In his first three months in office, Cooper worked with lawmakers to partially repeal the 2016 “bathroom bill,” which had required transgender people to use public bathrooms aligned with the gender on their birth certificate. The law had lost the state business, including canceled sporting events and job expansions, and “North Carolina’s reputation was in tatters,” Cooper said. Eight years later, “we built a North Carolina that is healthier, better educated, with more money in people’s pockets, and we stand ready to welcome prosperity with open arms for generations to come,” Cooper said. Republicans cite several shortcomings in Cooper's administration. They include spending overruns at the state Department of Transportation; continued delays to rebuild or renovate homes for eastern North Carolina residents after Hurricanes Matthew in 2016 and Florence in 2018; and executive orders that helped extend restrictions on businesses and school instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s been painful dealing with the governor fiscally,” Republican state Sen. Warren Daniel said. “I just think he’s not very good at managing government.” Cooper has defended his actions, particularly his pandemic leadership, saying North Carolina came out better than many other states. Even in policy defeats, Cooper secured the admiration of supporters. The Democratic governor used lots of political capital in 2023 trying unsuccessfully to block a law that changed the state’s ban on most abortions from after 20 weeks of pregnancy to 12 weeks. Republicans overrode his veto. “There’s simply no governor who’s ever fought as hard or as publicly as Gov. Cooper has to protect access to abortion,” said Paige Johnson with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. Plenty of North Carolinians see that differently. Cooper’s opposition to the abortion bill reflects an administration that “has been consistently hostile to policies that serve the best interests of North Carolina families,” said Tami Fitzgerald, executive director of the NC Values Coalition. Cooper said he has confidence that Stein, who succeeded him as attorney general, will “continue a lot of the progress that we have made.” Cooper hired Stein two decades ago, while attorney general, to be his consumer protection chief. Otherwise, Cooper knows that he’ll miss “having the opportunity every single day to do something to make a real difference.” “That’s what you can do in this job,” he added. "And whatever I decide to do, that’s going to be hard to replicate."Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes officePresident-elect Donald Trump has tapped several Californians — including former San Joaquin Valley congressman Devin Nunes — for posts in his next administration. Nunes, a Republican and former dairy farmer from Tulare, resigned his House seat after nearly two decades in 2022 to become chief executive of Trump Media & Technology Group, which is the parent company of the president-elect's Truth Social platform. On Saturday, Trump announced on the platform that he had selected Nunes to serve as chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. The board "exists exclusively to provide the President with an independent source of advice" on intelligence matters, and "has access to all information necessary to perform its functions," according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Its members do not require Senate confirmation. Trump wrote that Nunes would use his experience as former chair of the House Intelligence Committee "and his key role in exposing the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax" to provide Trump with "independent assessments of the effectiveness and propriety" of actions taken by the U.S. intelligence agencies. Nunes was a staunch ally of Trump throughout the House's investigation into ties between Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia, which Nunes helped lead given his intelligence committee post. He dismissed various connections between Trump campaign officials and Russian assets even as now-Sen. Adam B. Schiff — a Democrat from California on the intelligence committee — alleged Trump's team had colluded with the Russians and the Justice Department pursued its own investigation. Trump said Nunes would maintain his CEO position with Trump Media. Trump has also nominated other Trump Media officials to prominent posts in his administration — including pro wrestling mogul Linda McMahon, his pick for Education secretary , and Kash Patel, his pick for FBI director . Patel is a former staffer on the House Intelligence Committee under Nunes, and a fellow Trump loyalist. Nunes wrote on Truth Social that he was "looking forward to serving our great nation again" under Trump. On Fox News, Nunes sang Patel's praises and said they would work together — with Trump's other justice and intelligence nominees — to "restore integrity back into" the system. "It's critical to do what the president wants to do, what he promised the American people, (which) is to get these agencies focused on going after bad guys and keeping Americans safe," Nunes said. Trump also on Saturday named Richard "Ric" Grenell, another loyalist from California, as his "envoy for special missions" — a role that does not currently exist. Grenell, who during Trump's first term served as acting director of national intelligence and as ambassador to Germany, previously worked at the United Nations Security Council. Trump said Grenell "will work in some of the hottest spots around the World, including Venezuela and North Korea," and "will continue to fight for Peace through Strength, and always put AMERICA FIRST." Grenell called working under Trump "an honor of a lifetime" in a post on X. "President Trump is a problem solver who keeps Americans safe and prosperous," he wrote. "We have so much to do. Let's get to work." Grenell is a firebrand known for his caustic attacks on social media. He was heavily criticized by German officials while ambassador — one called him "a biased propaganda machine" — and his appointment as acting national intelligence director during Trump's first term was met with scorn from Democrats, who said he lacked the intelligence experience necessary for the post. Grenell, who has a home in Palm Springs and previously taught at the USC Annenberg School of Communication, has also drawn both support and derision from California lawmakers. Grenell, who is gay, has been flagged as anti-LGBTQ+ by queer rights groups for railing against transgender youth rights and the Equality Act. When California Republicans honored Grenell on the California Senate floor in the name of Pride Month in 2023, several Democrats walked off the floor in protest — including gay state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), who called Grenell "a guy who is truly a self-hating gay man, who takes tons of anti-LGBTQ positions." Trump on Saturday also nominated former Los Alamitos Mayor Troy Edgar to serve as deputy secretary of Homeland Security. Edgar, an IBM executive, previously served in Trump's first term as chief financial officer and as associate deputy undersecretary of management for Homeland Security. In a Truth Social post announcing his selection, Trump credited Edgar with helping to lead a "revolt" against sanctuary cities as mayor of Los Alamitos, a tiny Orange County city. "I am very excited to have Troy on our team, as he will help us Make America Great Again!" Trump wrote. The California Values Act, which took effect Jan. 1, 2018, restricts local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration officials in many cases. Edgar and other Los Alamitos officials approved an ordinance that tried to exempt the city from the state law — galvanizing support from other conservative officials in the state and drawing the attention of Trump, who invited Edgar to the White House. The Trump administration sued to block the California law, but the Supreme Court rejected the challenge in 2020, leaving the law intact. ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here . Playoff berths, draft positioning and more are up for grabs in Week 17. There’s going to be plenty of football on television this holiday week with the NFL playing games on five out of six days, starting with a doubleheader on Christmas Day featuring four of the AFC’s top five teams. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs visit Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. Then, two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens take on C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. The Bears host the Seahawks on Thursday night and there are three games on Saturday, making Sunday’s schedule light at nine games. The Lions-49ers wrap up the weekend on Monday night. Pro Picks goes for another winning week. Line: Chargers minus 4 The Chargers would clinch a wild-card spot with a victory over the Patriots, who battled hard against the Bills. Los Angeles is 9-2 against the spread as favorites. Justin Herbert is 9-0 ATS in the Eastern time zone in his career. The Patriots have lost eight straight home games in December. BEST BET: CHARGERS: 23-16 Line: Bengals minus 3 Joe Burrow and the Bengals have to win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. They’re favorites for the 12th time this season despite a losing record. The Broncos would clinch a wild-card berth with a win. They’re 11-4 ATS. UPSET SPECIAL: BRONCOS: 23-22 Line: Chiefs minus 3 The Chiefs can set a franchise record for wins in the regular season and wrap up the No. 1 seed along with home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs as they continue their quest for a third straight Super Bowl title. Kansas City got another playmaker when wide receiver Marquise Brown made his season debut. Mahomes is 3-0 with 14 touchdowns and no interceptions in his career vs. Pittsburgh. The scuffling Steelers are trying to snap a two-game losing streak after missing an opportunity to clinch the AFC North. Wide receiver George Pickens should return from a hamstring injury and he’ll open up the passing game for Wilson and the offense. CHIEFS: 24-20 Line: Ravens minus 5 1/2 The Ravens have won five in a row over the Texans, including 34-10 in a divisional playoff game last season. Baltimore can move into first place in the AFC North with a win and loss by Pittsburgh. But Jackson and Derrick Henry face a tough challenge against Houston’s defense. Stroud and the Texans are reeling after losing receiver Tank Dell to a devastating knee injury. RAVENS: 23-19 Line: Seahawks minus 3 1/2 The Seahawks have to win to maintain slim playoff hopes. The Bears have lost nine straight. Geno Smith and Jaxon Smith-Njigba should have a big day against Chicago’s pass defense. SEAHAWKS: 26-20 Line: Rams minus 6 A four-game winning streak has the Rams on the verge of securing the NFC West. Los Angeles aims to avenge a lopsided loss to Arizona in Week 2. The Cardinals were eliminated from the playoffs and are reduced to playing spoiler. With Kyren Williams leading the rushing attack, the Rams don’t have to rely on Matthew Stafford’s passing as much. RAMS: 26-16 Line: Bills minus 10 The Bills will know going in if they have a shot at the AFC’s No. 1 seed. If the Chiefs beat the Steelers and lock it up, Buffalo’s main priority will be keeping Josh Allen and everyone healthy. Still, they can rest in Week 18. After a subpar effort against the Patriots, the Bills can’t take Aaron Rodgers and the Jets lightly. BILLS: 27-16 Line: Raiders minus 1 The Raiders already hurt their draft positioning by beating the Jaguars last week. Another win could further knock them down and negatively impact their quest for a franchise quarterback. But coach Antonio Pierce wants to win and the players don’t care about draft slots. The Saints can’t get to the end of the season fast enough. RAIDERS: 20-16 Line: Buccaneers minus 8 The Panthers have embraced the spoiler role and coach Dave Canales will try to derail his former team’s playoff hopes. Bryce Young keeps improving and Chuba Hubbard is having a career year. The Buccaneers would’ve lost to Carolina last month if Hubbard didn’t fumble in overtime. Baker Mayfield and a turnover-prone offense have to overcome a depleted defense that couldn’t stop Cooper Rush and the Cowboys. BUCCANEERS: 26-20 Line: Jaguars minus 1 The winner of this one really loses because it’ll be costly in the race for draft positioning. TITANS: 19-17 Line: Colts minus 8 The Giants have come too far to lose the No. 1 pick in the draft. The Colts are clinging to slim playoff hopes. Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson combined for 308 yards and four TDs against the Titans. They could have similar results against New York. COLTS: 27-16 Line: Eagles minus 9 1/2 The Cowboys are left to play for a winning record after being eliminated from the playoff race. The Eagles still need a win to secure the NFC East, but are almost locked into the No. 2 seed. If Jalen Hurts can’t play because of a concussion, Dallas has a shot against Kenny Pickett. Saquon Barkley is 268 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record. He could have a big day facing the fifth-worst run defense in the NFL. EAGLES: 24-17 Line: Vikings minus 1 The Vikings are two wins away from the NFC’s No. 1 seed with Sam Darnold. Let that sink in. But those won’t be easy victories. Minnesota has to beat Green Bay and then Detroit on the road to win the NFC North and get home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Vikings defeated the Packers 31-29 in Green Bay in September. They’re getting the Packers on short rest off a Monday night rout. The Vikings have been overlooked and underrated. This is a statement game. VIKINGS: 27-22 Line: Dolphins minus 6 1/2 Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins still have slim playoff changes and get an opportunity to win a game in cold weather. A loss helps the Browns hold onto a top-five pick in the draft. DOLPHINS: 25-16 Line: Commanders minus 4 The Falcons regained control of their NFC South hopes when the Buccaneers lost. Now, they have a tough test against the Commanders with Michael Penix Jr. making his second start facing off against Jayden Daniels in another matchup between rookie QBs. Daniels beat Caleb Williams and the Bears earlier this season on a Hail Mary. Washington clinches a playoff berth with a win or a loss by Tampa Bay. COMMANDERS: 24-23 Line: Lions minus 4 The Lions aim to avenge their loss in the NFC championship game, though this matchup lost its luster because the 49ers are eliminated from the playoff race. Detroit clinches the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a win if the Packers beat the Vikings. If Minnesota beats Green Bay, the Lions have to beat the Vikings in Week 18 to win the division and secure the top seed so the result against San Francisco won’t matter. In that case, Dan Campbell could choose to rest some of his starters in preparation for a winner-take-all regular-season finale. LIONS: 26-23 Last week: 12-4. Against spread: 8-7-1 Overall: Straight up: 168-72. Against spread: 131-105-4. Prime-time: Straight up: 39-14. Against spread: 29-23-1. Best Bet: Straight up: 9-7. Against spread: 8-8. Upset Special: Straight up: 9-7. Against spread: 9-7. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Warren Buffett Claims To Not 'Time The Market,' But His Cash Horde Tells A Different StoryAh, Google. We couldn't live without its search engine, Gmail, and especially YouTube. Its services are practically ubiquitous, and the world would reel from the loss if it were to vanish tomorrow. But even though we shy away from the truth, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Having an excellent, reliable email service that's always coming up with new tricks and a video platform filled to bursting with features ain't cheap. As the saying goes, if you're not paying for a product, you are the product. Google has demonstrated time and time again that it has no qualms about violating our privacy. Fortunately (mostly thanks to a lot of bad PR and some legislation), it does cede control to a lot more privacy settings than you may realize. Most of these are settings that Google will never tell you about. Some are buried in places you wouldn't expect to find them. To help you get started, here are 12 Google privacy settings you ought to change ASAP and how to change them. Apple Maps has improved significantly in recent years, making it a solid choice for a road trip or daily commute . Alas, it still does not compare to Google Maps in terms of reliability and accuracy — features that come at the cost of tracking your every movement after granting the app location permissions. That tracking is housed under the Timeline feature, formerly known as Location History. According to Google, Timeline records your whereabouts and the routes you take. It's pretty creepy, not just because Google knows where you are and where you've been, but also because it can be used against you by authorities — even if you're innocent. Just ask Jorge Molina, who was falsely arrested for murder based on his Google location data (via NY Times ). To disable Timeline, go to your Google Account page, select Data & privacy, then Timeline under History settings, and "pause" it. Rest assured, "pausing" in Google's vernacular is synonymous with disabling; it won't "unpause" by itself after a certain period of time. If you prefer to keep Timeline on to keep track of your travels, consider unchecking the boxes in the Subsettings area and enabling auto-delete for locations older than three months. There's little to no benefit for the individual to keep Timeline on. All it really does is let you see where you've traveled as time goes by, making it helpful only for the occasional nostalgic trip through memory lane or remembering where you were at a specific time. Google gets the real benefit here by improving its services with the data. Google tracks your web and app activity by default whether you are doing a Google search or using Google Chrome. It claims that this helps you get better recommendations and faster searches, but the privacy trade-off is probably not worth it. In the same Data & privacy section as before, go to Web & App Activity and click Turn off. Even better, select Turn off and delete activity. Should you only want to delete activity from a specific service or app, find it under the See and delete activity section. As before, we recommend unchecking all the boxes under Subsettings if you prefer to leave it on. There is minimal benefit to letting Google have your voice and audio data, much less your visual search history. You can reenable these settings later if you notice a serious enough degradation in the quality of your Google searches or app usage. At the very least, make sure to set it up to regularly delete activity after a certain period of time. It's well known at this point that Google keeps track of your search results and feeds you different ones depending on what it knows about you. When you search for "best XYZ," there's a chance your friend could be seeing a very different side of the world. On the one hand, this means you get more relevant results and might find what you're looking for faster. On the other, Google might be confining you to a more polarized filter bubble without you realizing it. Disable Search personalization to get results that provide a more honest view of the world and less of what Google wants you to see. Just below the History settings section in Data & Privacy, open Search personalization. Google gives a pretty comprehensive view of all your search data. Hopefully, this serves as a catalyst for any fence-sitters who need to realize it's worth prying Google's fingers off this information. Just toggle Search personalization off and enjoy a Google experience (hopefully) less heavily influenced by algorithms. Compared to the other settings on this list, this one will probably have a more noticeable impact. You will likely notice a small degradation in how effective your search results are. Google will swear up and down it doesn't sell your data, but as the Electronic Frontier Foundation makes abundantly clear, this doesn't mean Google can't find clever ways to make money with it. Google's ad revenue is where the tech giant really rakes in the big bucks. According to Statista , they pulled in $237 billion in 2023 from ads alone. The real money-maker is serving personalized ads directly to the people who are most likely to click on them. This might sound innocent — aren't ads that you actually care about a good thing? Perhaps to a degree, until you hear stories like the one where Target knew a girl was pregnant before even she did, thanks to targeted marketing (via Forbes ). If Google could possibly learn things about you that you might not even know yourself, suffering through a couple of irrelevant ads is small peanuts by comparison. Back again in the Data & privacy section, you'll find the Personalized ads section right next to Search personalization. Click on My Ad Center and disable Personalized ads on the top right. Note that this won't affect ads everywhere on the Internet. Google makes it clear at the bottom of the page that the ads affected are those on its websites and partner sites. If you're concerned about ad privacy across the web, start using Vivaldi — a browser with a built-in tracker blocker. It's innocent enough to go down the YouTube rabbit hole and find yourself watching documentaries on giraffe mating habits at 3 AM. Then, the next morning, you may start seeing even weirder recommendations. You may wish to disable your YouTube history entirely, so nothing you watch impacts future recommendations, and Google can't collect as much data on your watching habits. Now, we'd be remiss not to make clear that this will have a considerable impact on your YouTube experience. Video recommendations on the homepage and sidebar won't be relevant to you at all, so it might be a lot harder to find the sort of content you like to watch. If you're someone who watches YouTube even semi-regularly and often clicks on recommended videos, disabling YouTube history isn't advisable. In that case, we recommend setting up auto-delete to scrub the historical record for anything older than a year. If you do want to shut it off completely, you can do this from the same Data & privacy page as before, without going to YouTube. Click YouTube History, then turn off or disable some or all of the Subsettings. Bonus tip: Anytime you watch a video you don't like or watch one on accident — or your nephew takes your phone and inadvertently fills your recommendations with Baby Shark and friends — simply go into YouTube history and delete the video in question. Think of it as a poor man's way of fine-tuning your algorithm. If you put your full name, email address, and a profile picture of your face on your Google account, you may not be aware that this information is publicly visible in situations where you use your Google account, such as interacting with a Google document. For many people, this isn't an issue and may even be ideal; you might use your Google account to sign into work platforms that require your name and profile picture. However, if you don't need this information to be shown to everyone and their dog — especially if you were using it with a discontinued Google product like Stadia — take a second to hide it. On your Google Account page, click on Personal info in the sidebar, navigate down to Choose what others see, and click on Go to About me. By default, your name, profile picture, and email are likely visible for Google account interactions. Your gender and birthday should be hidden by default. To hide a particular piece of info, click Only you, and it should make you effectively anonymous in situations where Google account information would be displayed. Apple's Find My is an excellent choice for keeping track of your luggage on vacation , but Google has been slowly closing the gap with its location-based services. Like Find My, you can give Location Sharing permission to trusted people at all times, whether it's your mother or a roommate keeping track of you on a first date. The problem is, you may have shared your location at some point with a friend and forgotten to disable it, or procrastinated doing so because the option was buried in the settings. The shady side of Snapchat has demonstrated that, in some instances, location-sharing features can aid predators in stalking their victims — and who knows what else it could be used for. It's best to clear out any permissions just to be safe. On the Google Account page, under Data & privacy, scroll down to Info you can share with others and click on Location Sharing. Click the Remove button and you're good to go. Note that while location sharing happens from your smartphone, you can still disable this from the computer if needed. It's easy enough to share your location again later using Google Maps (or another supported app) if necessary. Do you ever log in to a website with your Google account? First of all, don't do that. There are many reasons to stop signing into websites with Google or Facebook SSO and to use an email/password combination instead. Second, you've probably got at least a dozen unused SSO sign-ins racked up in your Google account — logins you forgot about from random websites when you didn't want to be bothered with the sign-up process. Take a second to go through them and remove anything you can. Back on the Data & privacy page, scroll down to Data from apps and services you use. Click on the Third-party app and services section. From there, click on any unwanted service and select Delete all connections you have with [XYZ app]. Done. Just keep in mind that you're not deleting the account for that website when you do this — you're only deleting the login information and revoking any personal information Google shares with that website. Be 100% sure you're not deleting your access to an account you need, or a website where it would be better to delete your account directly. If you never gave that website any personal information, then you're probably safe to just axe them through Google settings. If you've ever left a heated review on a business through Google Maps, you might have quickly regretted it when you remembered your face and legal name are plastered on it. But there's a bigger concern than just a random person or the business owner seeing it — it could be used as a promotion in an ad without your knowledge or consent. According to Google, this is called a shared endorsement. The algorithm takes the review you wrote and broadcasts it for relevant promotions, such as when someone views top reviews while checking out a restaurant on Google Maps. So if you want to keep up your scathing reviews confined to the review section and nowhere else, you'll probably want to disable this feature. Go to People & sharing in your Google Account, select Share recommendations in ads, and click on Manage shared endorsements. Google provides detailed explanations about shared endorsements, how they work, and where they appear. Unless you're a reviewer who could use that traction (it's hard to imagine situations where you'd want it to be enabled), uncheck the box at the bottom. Note that this only affects activity under Google's umbrella. It isn't a silver bullet to keep your one-star reviews out of the internet spotlight. But it's hard to imagine situations where you'd want a casual review to become marketing material without your knowledge. If you've heard the rumor that Gmail reads all your emails, rest assured that's not the case — at least according to Google. But this is the same company that was caught secretly harvesting information from incognito mode on Google Chrome. You've got no reason to trust a multi-billion-dollar company that is constantly getting caught with its hand in the cookie jar. So if you are concerned about the contents of your email possibly being used — especially to train AI — there's one feature you may wish to disable: Smart Compose. Smart Compose learns from the way you write and crafts responses in that style. You've likely seen it in Gmail when a grayed-out sentence appears with an intelligent response based on the email's context. Gmail trains itself on previous emails to achieve this, and given its track record, there's no telling how that data might be used. It's best to disable it unless you find yourself using it frequently. In Gmail, click on the settings gear and go to See all settings. Scroll down and click the circles for Writing suggestions off, Personalization off, and Smart Reply off. You might also disable Smart features and personalization, but bear in mind that this will deprive you of quite a few conveniences like automatic email organization and filtering. Full disclosure: There's no guarantee this will spare your emails from becoming fodder for neural networks. But it's the best option available unless you switch to a paid, privacy-respecting service like Proton Mail. Your watch history on YouTube could potentially be a source of embarrassment, but imagine if the list of people you were subscribed to was made visible to the world as well. Good news: Your subscription list is private by default. However, there is a chance that you made it public at some point — perhaps to share it with a friend or ywhile trying to launch a YouTube channel. Whatever the reason, we'd struggle to think up many more situations where it's advisable to leave that information open to strangers. Head to YouTube this time, click on your profile picture at the top right, then select Settings. Click on Privacy in the sidebar and ensure that the Keep all my subscriptions private toggle is on. Surprisingly, this is the only privacy feature you can control on YouTube, aside from the history settings mentioned earlier. While you're at it, maybe clean up your account a bit. If you've left a ton of comments on videos over the years, it's worth reviewing your comments history and deleting anything you no longer want visible. We mentioned Google being caught collecting data on users' incognito browsing habits, so if you use Google Chrome, there's one way to protect your account and keep Google's nose out of your business: end-to-end encryption. Put simply, end-to-end encryption (also known as E2EE) means your data is encrypted on your device before being sent to the server, effectively making you the only person capable of accessing it. No one — not Google, not hackers — can access it unless they compromise your credentials. Google Chrome now allows you to apply this to your sync data — passwords, autofill information, and more — ensuring only you can see it. To activate this, first make sure that sync is enabled. Click on your profile and hit Turn on sync. Then go to Settings > You and Google > Sync and Google services > Encryption options > Encrypt synced data with your own sync passphrase, then create a passphrase. Avoid making the same cybersecurity mistake as everyone else and use a unique password saved with a password manager. Keep in mind, this comes at the cost of a few inconveniences. You'll need that passphrase anywhere you use Google Chrome with sync, including places you've already signed into. Some features will no longer work, like syncing browsing history and checking saved passwords on the web. All in all, though, it's definitely worth knowing that your information is for your eyes only.
Robert Kraft needs to take a long, hard look at his football teamIt has taken new Michigan coach Dusty May just nine games to guide the Wolverines into the Top 25. May and the Wolverines enter the poll at No. 14 and strive to continue their strong start when they face Arkansas in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night in New York. Michigan (8-1) has reeled off seven straight wins to crack the rankings for the first time in nearly 25 months. "All this stuff doesn't matter to me," May said of the rankings. "It does change the complexion of what we think about and things like that. Overall, I like where we are. We have guys who work well together and they put in the time." The Wolverines look to remain hot against the Razorbacks (7-2). John Calipari's first Arkansas squad has won its past two games. Calipari spent the previous 15 seasons as coach of Kentucky and claims he's excited to be in Arkansas. "I'm not bitter about anything. I'm not," Calipari said. "This is the first page of the first chapter of a new book. The timing for me and my career and my life, this is perfect. And I appreciate the fans and everybody giving me the opportunity to do that." The Razorbacks will be searching for their initial milestone victory under Calipari during their first visit to Madison Square Garden since 1997. Their losses this season are to then-No. 8 Baylor and Illinois on neutral courts. Calipari grabbed several players out of the transfer portal in the offseason, including guard Johnell Davis, one of the stars of the Florida Atlantic team that reached the 2023 Final Four. That squad was coached by May. One of the other Florida Atlantic starters was center Vladislav Goldin, who followed May to Michigan after the coach was hired in the offseason. Goldin has strung together three straight solid games, including a season-best 24 points in a 67-64 road win over then-No. 11 Wisconsin on Dec. 3. He followed that up with 20 points and a season-high 11 rebounds in Saturday's 85-83 home win over Iowa. "He's just been a guy that you can see when he's really locked in and focused there's a different level of play," said May, "and I think now he's finding that level of play." Goldin is part of a balanced attack. Roddy Gayle Jr. averages a team-best 12.2 points per game, followed by Tre Donaldson and Danny Wolf at 12.1 and Goldin at 12.0. Wolf averages a team-best 10 rebounds per game. Arkansas is coming off a 75-60 home victory over UTSA on Saturday. Adou Thiero excelled by matching his career high of 26 points to go with 10 rebounds. Thiero scored 17 points in the second half when the Razorbacks overcame a five-point halftime deficit to outscore the Roadrunners by 20. "We've been seeing that the whole summer," Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile said of Thiero's strong play. "Him dominating. Dominating in practice and (Calipari) pushing him. This is just a reflection of the work he's done this summer and him trusting the coaches." Thiero leads the Razorbacks with averages of 18.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. Boogie Fland is averaging 15 points and Zvonimir Ivisic is scoring 12 per game. Davis (9.3) started slow with just two double-digit outings in the first seven games before averaging 12.5 over the last two games. Michigan holds a 4-3 edge in the all-time series. The Wolverines recorded an 80-67 home victory on Dec. 8, 2012 in the most recent meeting. --Field Level Media
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NoneThe holidays are a time for giving, celebrating, and spreading a little extra joy. This season, why not gift something that makes your loved ones feel their best? To help you find the perfect present, we asked our Haute Beauty experts to share their go-to recommendations for holiday gifting. Whether you’re shopping for a skincare enthusiast, a wellness lover, or someone who could use a little pampering, these expert-approved suggestions are guaranteed to charm everyone on your list. So, let the holiday shopping begin and make this season one to remember! Aesthetic Island NYC | Medical Spa | Brooklyn, NY SkinMedica by Allergan is my go-to recommendation for patients looking for holiday gift ideas. This medical-grade skincare line is known for delivering real results, making it a thoughtful and luxurious gift for anyone serious about their skin. At Aesthetic Island, we use SkinMedica products during our facial treatments because of their ability to enhance skin health and leave clients with a radiant glow. For the holiday season, we’ve curated the perfect gift set, which can be purchased directly from our office. It features three of SkinMedica’s most popular products: TNS Advanced+ Serum: A powerhouse anti-aging serum that smooths fine lines, firms skin, and improves texture. HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator: Delivers intense hydration and helps the skin retain moisture for a soft, plump finish. Instant Bright Eye Cream: Targets dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines for a refreshed, well-rested look. Whether you’re shopping for a loved one or treating yourself, these products are a must-have. Stop by and grab the gift set just in time for the holidays! For more information, visit Aesthetic Island NYC' s website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Dr. Jason Bloom | Face | Philadelphia, PA This holiday season, Trufacial is the gift that keeps on giving! This revolutionary beauty device delivers visible, wow-worthy results in just minutes, making it a game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their skincare routine. Its fast, 3-step process transforms everyday self-care into a luxurious experience, giving the gift of smoother, brighter, more radiant skin. Whether you’re treating yourself or someone special, Trufacial is the ultimate way to feel pampered and party-ready this holiday season. Reasons to Gift Trufacial: Confidence Boost : Smooth, glowing skin anyone would love. Feel Pampered : Achieve professional-grade results at home in just 10 minutes. Now Available : Perfect for beauty lovers who crave the latest and greatest. Timeless Beauty : A gift that empowers loved ones to feel radiant all year long. This holiday, gift innovation, simplicity, and luxury with Trufacial—the beauty must-have of the season! “This is the first true professional grade device to deliver results at home.” For more information, visit Dr. Bloom's website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Dr. Marianna Farber | Smile | Midtown NY For a thoughtful holiday gift with a dental twist, consider electric toothbrush bundles. These bundles often feature top-notch brands and provide an easy, practical way to maintain oral health. Plus, they’re incredibly convenient, with refill options readily available to keep smiles bright all year long! For more information, visit Dr. Marianna Farber' s website and Instagram ! Heather Merlo, Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics | Medical Spa | Tampa, FL At Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics, we believe in the spirit of giving—and that includes giving to yourself! During the holiday season, it’s easy to feel guilty about self-care, but with our exclusive promotions, you can give the gift of beauty and wellness to others and enjoy some pampering, too. Medical-grade skincare like ZO Skin Health is perfect for both preventing and reversing skin damage, making it a thoughtful, lasting gift. Consider the impact of gifting experiences or a gift that improves quality of life rather than just items. Treat a loved one to a rejuvenating medical-grade SaltFacial, a powerful Lumecca Peak IPL treatment to reduce sun damage, or the gift of vaginal. Rejuvenation with VTONE, FORMA V, or MORPHEUS 8V to a mother struggling with conditions post childbirth or a premature menopausal woman forced to face her new symptoms post-breast cancer. You could even introduce a teenage grandchild to their first skincare experience. These treatments do more than offer immediate results; they foster self-confidence and a sense of empowerment. After all, the best gifts go beyond the tangible—they uplift, restore, and are felt deeply from the heart. This holiday season, give a gift that inspires self-love and radiance. For more information, visit Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics' website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Dr. Sarah Khan, ARA Med Spa | Medical Spa | Los Angeles, CA The winter holidays are the perfect time to gift packages of rejuvenating skincare treatments to your friends and family and treat yourself also! I recommend two procedures that can be performed for your face, neck, and hands to achieve the perfect winter holiday glow. As there is downtime with these treatments, schedule them a few days before any upcoming holiday events. Chemical peels are a topical solution applied to your skin intended to remove the top skin layers. The deeper skin underneath is then revealed, which is plump and youthful and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to some degree. There are several types of peels, a superficial peel involves just the removal of the outer layer or epidermis, whereas a medium peel works deeper through the dermis. Microneedling is a skin rejuvenation procedure that activates the natural skin healing process and can improve the appearance of acne scars and wrinkles. Firstly, microneedles create microchannels in the skin, which increase blood flow and remove toxins. Secondly, microneedling stimulates the production of granulation tissue with collagen proteins, which maintain the integrity of the skin matrix with results lasting up to 4 weeks. For more information, visit ARA Med Spa' s website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Malik Medical Aesthetics | Medical Spa | New Jersey As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to consider giving the gift of beauty and self-care. Here are some top recommendations for health and beauty products and treatments that will leave your loved ones glowing: For more information, visit Malik Medical Aesthetics' s website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Licensed Medical Esthetician, Celina Requejo, Careaga Plastic Surgery | Body | Miami, FL For the holiday season, I recommend two standout skincare products that make thoughtful and effective gifts for anyone prioritizing health and beauty. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is a must-have antioxidant serum suitable for all skin types. This potent vitamin C formula not only combats aging but also enhances skin radiance, providing a natural glow. Its ability to protect against environmental stressors while promoting a brighter complexion makes it an ideal gift for skincare enthusiasts. For those focused on anti-aging, P-Tiox is an exceptional choice. This wrinkle-modulating peptide serum visibly reduces the appearance of all nine contraction lines, refining skin texture and boosting radiance. It’s a powerhouse product that delivers a smoother, rejuvenated complexion, making it perfect for anyone seeking advanced skincare solutions. Both products are elegant, results-driven gifts that cater to a wide range of skin concerns, ensuring your loved ones feel pampered and glowing throughout the holiday season. For more information, visit Careaga Plastic Surgery's website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Victoria A. Cirillo-Hyland, MD, FAAD | Skin | Philadelphia, PA Be camera-ready this holiday season and gift a Hollywood Spectra Peel to yourself and your family and friends! It brightens uneven skin stones, gently exfoliates the skin, reduces sun damage, helps stimulate dermal collagen, reduces oil production, and softens skin tone and texture. This patented laser toning restores the natural glow and youthful appearance of your skin through gentle heating. The Hollywood Spectra Peel treatment takes approximately 20 minutes with minimal discomfort and no downtime. Foundation application after this treatment is smooth and effortless. Even Santa won’t know your secret! For more information, visit Dr. Cirillo-Hyland's website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Dr. Anna Chacon | Skin | Miami, FL When gifting beauty products for the holiday season, it's important to choose options that are not skin type-specific. I recommend opting for hydrating products that provide a glowing, dewy look for the winter season that don’t address deeper, more complex skin issues. Masks are a good option since they offer a little self-care with quick benefits and results. For a younger audience, sheet masks would be a fun stocking stuffer, while sleep masks are a great way to go for anyone needing some quick TLC, such as all of the mothers on your list. Opt for clean and simple ingredients to avoid gifting something that could cause irritation and avoid fragrances, as many people are sensitive to stronger scents, and preferences can greatly vary. An alternate idea to gifting a mask is wrapping up a couple of your favorite travel-sized products. Check and see if your favorite products are offered in smaller, travel-sized packaging. A good recommendation for a friend is generally a welcomed one, and what better way to personalize a gift this season than with a glowing recommendation? For more information, visit Dr. Chacon's website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg | Face | Long Island, NY A champion in the beauty space, Award Winning Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, has been at the forefront of cosmetic plastic surgery for over 30 years. As a leading cosmetic plastic surgeon, Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg has built his reputation by developing and using only the most sophisticated techniques. An icon in cosmetic enhancement and correction, he meets the needs of patients from today’s top stars to the soccer mom next door. He has performed thousands of procedures ranging from breast augmentation, breast reduction, and breast lifts to tummy tucks, liposuction, facelifts, eyelid lifts, neck lifts, full body lifts, thigh lifts, rhinoplasty, vaginal rejuvenation, earlobe surgery, and injectable treatments. Dr. Greenberg is a proponent of combining cutting-edge technology with surgical procedures to provide the most effective outcomes. His favorite holiday season treatment combination is Jeuveau, a Neurotoxin to soften fine lines and wrinkles, and HydraFacial to keep skin clear and glowing. These are his top holiday beauty treatments and products to help you look and feel your best during the festive season: Skincare Treatments: At-Home Skincare Products: Example: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Example: Cosmetic Surgeon in a JarTM AM Brightening and PM Retinol Eye Creams Example: SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Example: SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore Dr. Greenberg recommends investing in your skin; it’s going to represent you for a long time. For more information, visit Dr. Greenberg's website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Dr. Brannon Claytor | Face | Philadelphia, PA The gift of beautiful skin is on everyone's list. This year, OmniluxTM Red Light facial contour therapy is the perfect gift for all. This FDA-approved device stimulates collagen and helps to boost the healing process after surgery or injectables. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles and promotes a healthy, glowing complexion. It also helps with pigmentation and psoriasis by reducing inflammation. LED red light therapy has the additional benefit of improving mood and reducing stress levels. Shannon O'Brien, the medical esthetician at Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery in Bryn Mawr, PA, says, "Omnilux TM boasts the highest light wavelength approved by the FDA, producing significantly improved results. On top of that, it is all-natural, has no side effects and no downtime, and can be used on all skin types. My patients love this device, and it helps keep their skin fresh and glowing between skin care treatments." For more information, visit Dr. Claytor's website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Dr. Kian Karimi | Face | Los Angeles, CA As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and head & neck surgeon, I encourage my patients to embrace a holistic approach to health and wellness. That’s why I’m excited about HealMD’s Wellness Starter Pack — it’s a thoughtful, practical gift for anyone looking to stay on track with their health and wellness goals as they enter the new year. The holiday season, while joyful, can often be overwhelming, leaving many of us feeling drained as we approach January. The Wellness Starter Pack helps reset the mind and body, offering a natural alternative for those looking to enhance their skin health and manage pain and anxiety. This curated collection of medical-grade cannabidiol oils is designed to improve all areas of your well-being, with multiple products to support relaxation, reduce stress, and promote balance in the body, providing an excellent foundation for those with health-minded resolutions. Whether it’s a soothing CBD balm for post-workout recovery, tinctures to support restful sleep or supplements that enhance focus and clarity, this pack makes integrating wellness into daily routines seamless. The Wellness Starter Pack is more than a gift; it’s about showing you care for their well-being, and it’s an investment in health happiness, and it’s a reminder to prioritize self-care and start the year with a health-focused mindset. For more information, visit Dr. Karimi's website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Dr. Kiran Gill, Naples Aesthetic Institute | Body | Naples, FL As a plastic surgeon, I often recommend microneedling as a thoughtful and results-driven gift for those passionate about skincare. Microneedling, a minimally invasive procedure, promotes collagen production to improve skin texture, minimize fine lines, and address concerns such as scarring and hyperpigmentation. It’s an excellent choice for individuals seeking to rejuvenate their skin with clinically proven results. When gifting a microneedling package, I suggest including a series of treatments (commonly 3–6 sessions for optimal outcomes) at a reputable medical spa equipped with FDA-approved devices. To enhance the experience, consider pairing the package with additional services, such as a hydrating facial or a nutrient-rich serum infusion, which complement the regenerative effects of microneedling. At Naples Aesthetic Institute, many of our patients purchase microneedling packages every year because they love the results they are achieving. Providing aftercare is also essential. Including products like a gentle, physician-recommended cleanser, a high-quality hyaluronic acid serum for hydration, and a broad-spectrum SPF can support healing and maximize results. This gift offers the perfect combination of luxury, care, and clinical efficacy—an ideal choice for the holiday season. For more information, visit the Naples Aesthetic Institute' s website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Dr. Sam Rizk | Face | Upper East Side In the skilled hands of NYC's renowned super-surgeon, the deep plane facelift is more than just surgery—it’s pure magic. Welcome to the world of luxury plastic surgery, a hidden gem on an unassuming stretch of Park Avenue, where Dr. Sam Rizk, a sculptor-turned-surgeon, reigns supreme. Here, newly lifted patients gaze at reflections they thought they’d lost, their youthful contours restored with the finesse of an artist and the precision of a surgeon. This is where scalpels become wands, time travel feels possible, and confidence—genuine confidence—becomes a power of its own. Dr. Rizk’s facelifts are meticulously tailored, honoring each patient’s unique cultural and anatomical nuances to deliver hypernatural results that rejuvenate without compromising facial harmony. To complete this bespoke experience, patients may recover in one of three luxury hotels—the Lowell, the Aman, or the Carlyle—ensuring complete pampering and privacy. In just two weeks, they’re ready to return to their lives, camera-ready and refreshed. An invitation into Rizk’s world is the ultimate gift of the season, a gateway to age-defying artistry and unparalleled refinement. For more information, visit Dr. Rizk's website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Dr. Aya Ahram, Hudson Dermatology and Laser Surgery | Skin | New York, NY Here are some great holiday gift ideas: The Rhode Kit : A curated set of Rhode essentials designed to deliver hydrated, glowing skin all year round. Qure or Omnilux Red Light Mask : These high-tech masks stimulate collagen production, plump and rejuvenate the skin, and soothe redness and inflammation—perfect for a radiant, refreshed complexion. Alastin Gentle Cleanser and Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer : Start with the Gentle Cleanser to remove makeup and environmental impurities, then follow up with the peptide-rich Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer to boost elasticity, support healthier skin, and reveal a radiant glow. These thoughtful gifts combine luxury and care, making them perfect for the holiday season! For more information, visit Dr. Ahram's website and Instagram ! Dr. Husam Almunajed | Smile | New York, NY As a dentist, I know flossing isn’t everyone’s favorite part of oral care. Many of my patients share their frustration with traditional floss, and I completely understand—it can be tricky and uncomfortable. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to a wonderful alternative: the water flosser. Over the years, water flossers have evolved into an incredibly effective and user-friendly tool for maintaining healthy gums and a fresh smile. Having tried a few myself, I can confidently say they’re an excellent addition to your oral care routine at home. A water flosser uses a gentle stream of water to remove food particles and plaque from between your teeth and along the gumline. It’s simple to use and especially helpful if you struggle with traditional flossing. What’s more, water flossers offer a soothing experience. Unlike string floss, which can be awkward or harsh, the gentle water flow feels refreshing and leaves your mouth clean and invigorated. With regular use, you’ll notice healthier gums, fresher breath, and a confident smile—perfect for social gatherings, family events, or just everyday life. If you’re looking to elevate your oral hygiene or want a thoughtful gift for loved ones, a water flosser is a fantastic choice everyone will appreciate! For more information, visit Dr. Almunajed's website , Instagram , or Facebook ! Dr. Jay Arora | Vision | Scottsdale, AZ The holidays are a great time for gifts and spoiling the ones you love. And nowadays, with an increased emphasis on overall health, what better way to show those you love how much you care for their well-being than with products that promote healthy habits? For those dealing with dry eyes or eye strain, preservative-free artificial tears or high-quality lubricating eye drops can offer much-needed relief. Warm compress eye masks, particularly those designed for dry eye therapy, are relaxing and effective. Blue light-blocking glasses can also be a valuable gift for individuals who spend long hours on digital devices, helping to reduce eye strain. For overall eye health, ophthalmologists may recommend omega-3 supplements, as they can support tear production and eye moisture. UV-blocking sunglasses are another stylish yet protective gift idea, shielding the eyes from harmful UV rays. Skincare products designed for the sensitive skin around the eyes, such as hypoallergenic creams or serums, can be appreciated by those interested in beauty and anti-aging. Lastly, humidifiers make excellent gifts for those with dry eyes, particularly during the winter months. These products not only promote eye comfort but also contribute to skin hydration and overall respiratory health, making them a versatile and thoughtful present. For more information, visit Dr. Arora's website , Instagram , or Facebook !NoneKings County 2025 Forecast: Open for business, ready to fight
Global Molecular Biology Software Market Size, Share and Forecast By Key Players-QIAGEN,DNASTAR Inc.,SCIEX,SoftGenetics,LLC. 12-09-2024 08:54 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Market Research Intellect Molecular Biology Software Market USA, New Jersey- According to the Market Research Intellect, the global Molecular Biology Software market is projected to grow at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.81% from 2024 to 2031. Starting with a valuation of 6.8 Billion in 2024, the market is expected to reach approximately 16.41 Billion by 2031, driven by factors such as Molecular Biology Software and Molecular Biology Software. This significant growth underscores the expanding demand for Molecular Biology Software across various sectors. The Molecular Biology Software market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for advanced tools in research, diagnostics, and drug development. 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Moreover, an increasing focus on Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology Software market. Get a Discount On The Purchase Of This Report @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/ask-for-discount/?rid=10643180&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=049 The following Key Segments Are Covered in Our Report By Type View Edit And Make Plasmid Map DNA/Protein Database Search and Analysis Tool Primer Design Tool Clone Connection Reaction Calculator Laboratory Math Calculator Other By Application Research Laboratory Education Others Major companies in Molecular Biology Software Market are: QIAGEN,DNASTAR Inc.,SCIEX,SoftGenetics,LLC.,Lynnon Biosoft,Thermo Fisher Scientific,PREMIER Biosoft,Biomatters,Benchling,CapitalBio Technology,GSL Biotech LLC,Integrated DNA Technologies Inc. (IDT),clontech Global Molecular Biology Software Market -Regional Analysis North America: North America is expected to hold a significant share of the Molecular Biology Software market due to advanced technological infrastructure and the presence of major market players. High demand across sectors like Molecular Biology Software and Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology Software market. Latin America: Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to show moderate growth in the Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology Software are key drivers of market expansion. Middle East and Africa: The Middle East and Africa represent emerging markets in the global Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology Software products and services in the region. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What is the current size of the Molecular Biology Software market? Answer: The Molecular Biology Software market was valued at approximately 6.8 Billion in 2024, with projections suggesting it will reach 16.41 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 15.81%. 2. What factors are driving the growth of the Molecular Biology Software market? Answer: The market's expansion is attributed to several factors, including increased demand for Molecular Biology Software, advancements in Molecular Biology Software technology, and the adoption of Molecular Biology Software across various sectors. 3. Which regions are expected to dominate the Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology Software. 4. Who are the key players in the Molecular Biology Software market? Answer: Prominent companies in the Molecular Biology Software market include Molecular Biology Software, Molecular Biology Software, and Molecular Biology Software, each contributing to market growth through innovations and strategic partnerships. 5. What challenges does the Molecular Biology Software market face? Answer: The market faces challenges such as Molecular Biology Software, regulatory compliance, and competition from alternative solutions. However, ongoing advancements aim to address these issues. 6. What are the future trends in the Molecular Biology Software market? Emerging trends include the integration of Molecular Biology Software technology, sustainability practices, and digital transformation in processes, all expected to shape the market's future. 7. How can businesses benefit from the Molecular Biology Software market? Answer: Businesses can leverage growth opportunities in the Molecular Biology Software market by adopting new solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and expanding their offerings to meet evolving consumer demands. 8. Why invest in a Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology Software market. 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As well as Scotland’s First Minister, Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan and Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill will also take part along with other ministers from the devolved administrations. The chief ministers of the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey also attend the BIC. Alongside the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden will represent the UK Government. Formed in the wake of the Good Friday Agreement, this will be the 42nd meeting of the intergovernmental forum. Discussions are expected to cover the opportunity clean power presents for the economy and how to share best practice across the British Isles. Mr Swinney said: “Scotland will welcome political leaders to our capital city as we gather for the 42nd summit of the British-Irish Council – a meeting which also marks 25 years since the first council was held following the Good Friday Agreement. “As we reflect on 25 years, it is testament to the value of the British-Irish Council that the partnership conceived a quarter of a century ago has prevailed in the midst of unprecedented change and challenge. “The meeting in Edinburgh provides a forum for us to discuss the greatest challenge facing the next 25 years – that of climate change and delivering a just transition. “The need to share our knowledge, our efforts and our actions is no less urgent today than it was when the first British-Irish Council meeting was held in 1999.”
OSAKA, Japan and MONTREAL , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan ; President: Toichi Takino; "Ono") announced that it has entered into a drug discovery collaboration agreement with Congruence Therapeutics (Headquarters: Montreal, Quebec, Canada ; CEO: Clarissa Desjardins; "Congruence") to generate novel small molecule correctors against multiple protein targets in the oncology area by leveraging Congruence's proprietary drug discovery platform, RevenirTM. Under the terms of the agreement, Congruence will generate small molecule correctors by leveraging Congruence's proprietary drug discovery engine called, RevenirTM. Ono will obtain an exclusive option right to develop, manufacture and commercialize the identified small molecule correctors worldwide. Congruence will be eligible to receive an upfront payment, research expenses, milestone payments based on research and development progress and sales, as well as tiered royalties based on net sales. "We believe that this collaboration with Congruence may help generating novel small molecule correctors for validated targets in the oncology area by leveraging their own technologies in protein dynamics and computational biology, leading to our development pipeline," said Seishi Katsumata , Corporate Officer / Executive Director, Discovery & Research of Ono. "We will be committed to delivering innovative new drugs to cancer patients as soon as possible." "Congruence is thrilled to partner with Ono, which has established itself as a global leader in drug development, particularly in the oncology space. We believe that our RevenirTM platform and capabilities in protein dynamics will accelerate the discovery of novel therapies for compelling targets of interest to both companies," said Sharath Hegde PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of Congruence. About RevenirTM Drug Discovery Platform RevenirTM, Congruence's proprietary computational drug discovery platform, captures the dynamic biophysical changes caused by mutations in proteins, offering unique insights into protein defects and their correction. By examining surface features and a spectrum of biophysical descriptors across an ensemble of protein conformers, RevenirTM predicts small molecule induced correction of the underlying defect. About Congruence Therapeutics Congruence is a computationally-driven biotechnology company building a unique pipeline of transformative small molecule correctors rationally designed to rescue aberrant protein function. Congruence's proprietary scalable platform, RevenirTM, captures the biophysical features of proteins across their conformational ensembles, in order to identify novel allosteric and cryptic pockets which are virtually screened to generate novel chemical matter. For more information, please visit www.congruencetx.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ono-enters-into-drug-discovery-collaboration-agreement-with-congruence-therapeutics-to-generate-novel-small-molecule-correctors-in-the-oncology-area-302324452.html SOURCE Ono Pharmaceutical co., ltd.
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In addition to Zheng's victory, foreign media outlets also highlighted four other notable upsets in the WTA this year. These included unexpected wins by young and upcoming players, as well as surprising defeats suffered by top-ranked players. Each of these upsets added to the drama and excitement of the tennis season, showing that in the world of sports, anything is possible.The vendor, taken aback by the man's allegations, insisted that such occurrences were rare and apologized profusely for the oversight. However, when pressed for a resolution, the vendor posed a challenging question – where was the proof? In the absence of tangible evidence, the man's claim faced an uphill battle. How could he substantiate his case without concrete proof of the foreign object in question?
In the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League matches today, foreign media have made predictions on the outcomes of the games, with a particular focus on the chances of success for top clubs such as Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool. According to recent analysis, Real Madrid's win rate is estimated to be below forty percent, while Paris, Bayern, and Liverpool are seen as having clear advantages in their respective fixtures.Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but $25 to $50 of the monthly cost. For Griffin, the hardest part of using the new drugs wasn’t access. It was finding out that the much-hyped medications didn’t really work for her. “I have been on Wegovy for a year and a half and have only lost 13 pounds,” said Griffin, who watches her diet, drinks plenty of water and exercises regularly. “I’ve done everything right with no success. It’s discouraging.” In clinical trials, most participants taking Wegovy or Mounjaro to treat obesity lost an average of 15% to 22% of their body weight — up to 50 pounds or more in many cases. But roughly 10% to 15% of patients in those trials were “nonresponders” who lost less than 5% of their body weight. Now that millions of people have used the drugs, several obesity experts told The Associated Press that perhaps 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to the medications. It's a little-known consequence of the obesity drug boom, according to doctors who caution eager patients not to expect one-size-fits-all results. “It's all about explaining that different people have different responses,” said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity expert at Massachusetts General Hospital The drugs are known as GLP-1 receptor agonists because they mimic a hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide 1. Genetics, hormones and variability in how the brain regulates energy can all influence weight — and a person's response to the drugs, Stanford said. Medical conditions such as sleep apnea can prevent weight loss, as can certain common medications, such as antidepressants, steroids and contraceptives. “This is a disease that stems from the brain,” said Stanford. “The dysfunction may not be the same” from patient to patient. Despite such cautions, patients are often upset when they start getting the weekly injections but the numbers on the scale barely budge. “It can be devastating,” said Dr. Katherine Saunders, an obesity expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of the obesity treatment company FlyteHealth. “With such high expectations, there’s so much room for disappointment.” That was the case for Griffin, who has battled obesity since childhood and hoped to shed 70 pounds using Wegovy. The drug helped reduce her appetite and lowered her risk of diabetes, but she saw little change in weight. “It’s an emotional roller coaster,” she said. “You want it to work like it does for everybody else.” The medications are typically prescribed along with eating behavior and lifestyle changes. It’s usually clear within weeks whether someone will respond to the drugs, said Dr. Jody Dushay, an endocrine specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Weight loss typically begins right away and continues as the dosage increases. For some patients, that just doesn't happen. For others, side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea force them to halt the medications, Dushay said. In such situations, patients who were counting on the new drugs to pare pounds may think they’re out of options. “I tell them: It's not game over,” Dushay said. Trying a different version of the new class of drugs may help. Griffin, who didn't respond well to Wegovy, has started using Zepbound, which targets an additional hormone pathway in the body. After three months of using the drug, she has lost 7 pounds. “I'm hoping it's slow and steady,” she said. Other people respond well to older drugs, the experts said. Changing diet, exercise, sleep and stress habits can also have profound effects. Figuring out what works typically requires a doctor trained to treat obesity, Saunders noted. “Obesity is such a complex disease that really needs to be treated very comprehensively,” she said. “If what we’re prescribing doesn’t work, we always have a backup plan.” The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
But it's not just about the music for Harlow and Marresca. In his post, Harlow also highlighted the personal impact Marresca has had on his life, helping him navigate the pressures of fame and success with grace and humility. Their bond goes beyond just music lessons, transcending into a true friendship built on trust and mutual respect.The game is a triumph of innovation, creativity, and passion, and its success is a testament to the enduring appeal of the timeless legend of the Monkey King. As players continue to explore the depths of the game's world and uncover its many secrets, it is clear that "Black Myth: Wukong" is a game that will be remembered and cherished for years to come.In conclusion, the demand for the speedy arrest of Justice Minister Yoon and the mounting pressure on President Moon to step down mark a critical juncture in South Korea's political history. The unfolding crisis raises serious concerns about the future of democracy and the rule of law in the country, underscoring the urgent need for transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. As South Korea grapples with this unprecedented challenge, the world watches closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution and a return to stability in this key East Asian nation.
Beyond the glamorous facade of the imperial harem, "Empresses in the Palace" delves deep into the emotional struggles and personal growth of its characters. The drama explores themes of love, betrayal, loyalty, and sacrifice, inviting viewers to empathize with the characters' joys and sorrows. The complex character development and emotional depth of the storyline resonate with South Korean viewers who value nuanced storytelling and empathetic portrayal of human emotions.In the world of football, dribbling is a skill that sets apart the good players from the great ones. Being able to take on defenders and navigate through tight spaces requires a mix of pace, agility, and quick thinking. One player who has been under the spotlight this season for his dribbling abilities, or lack thereof, is Jordan Ayew of Ghana.
In conclusion, while the video game versions of Indiana Jones may capture the essence of the character and the spirit of adventure that defines the franchise, there is no denying that the real-life portrayal by Harrison Ford remains the definitive and most captivating interpretation of the iconic character. With his rugged charm, charismatic presence, and timeless appeal, Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones will always hold a special place in the hearts of fans, proving that sometimes, nothing beats the real thing.As winter approaches, a fierce battle is brewing across the nation. The frigid grip of cold air has descended upon us, bringing with it record low temperatures and icy conditions. From the snowy peaks of the mountains to the bustling cities, no corner of the country is immune to the chilling effects of this winter onslaught.LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — with a moment of silence before the Atlanta Falcons’ game at the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, hours after the 39th president of the United States in Plains, Georgia. Beyond being a Georgia native who led the country from the White House less than 8 miles (12 kilometers) away during his time in office from 1977-81, Carter was the first president to host the NFL's Super Bowl champions there when he welcomed the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1980. released by the team before kickoff said he was deeply saddened by the loss of his dear friend and mentor, calling Carter “a great American, a proud Georgian and an inspirational global humanitarian.” “He lived his life with great civic responsibility and took it upon himself to be the change he wished to see amongst other,” Blank said, recalling meeting Carter at The Home Depot. “President Carter’s kind and uniting spirit touched so many lives. He was a man of deep faith, and did everything with principal and grace, doing things the right way for the right reasons." ___ AP NFL:
Furthermore, Huawei’s commitment to sustainability and eco-consciousness shines through in the Pura 70 Series, with a focus on reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices and materials. From eco-friendly packaging to energy-efficient features, Huawei is leading the way in promoting a greener future for technology products.
On a recent day, a disturbing video went viral on the internet, showing thick black smoke billowing out of what appeared to be an Alibaba Cloud data center. The video quickly spread across social media platforms, sparking concerns about the safety and integrity of the data center's operations.
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- Today, Luminar (NASDAQ: LAZR), a leading global automotive technology company, announced certain key executive updates that include Alex Fishkin joining as Chief Legal Officer, Michael Southard as Vice President of Engineering, and Marc Losiewicz appointed as Chief Business Officer and General Manager. “We’re setting Luminar up for success in 2025 with leadership enhancements to help us achieve our two main goals for next year: strong growth and increased efficiency,” said Austin Russell, Luminar Founder and CEO. “Luminar’s leading position to enable global automakers to achieve drastically improved assisted and autonomous capabilities on production vehicles continues to attract top talent in the industry.” Michael Southard joins Luminar to lead day to day LiDAR engineering activities for the company, with a focus on realizing greater efficiency and R&D leverage as the company concludes its development work on the Iris family of products, and focuses on Halo and beyond. He joins us from leading the hardware team at Block (formerly Square), and prior to that a leader in VR Hardware at Meta. He also has a long history of leading product development across a wide range of technologies at companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google. Mr. Southard’s experience and leadership come at a key inflection point in Luminar’s trajectory now that its technology is in series production, and customers are clamoring for the upcoming technologies in Luminar’s pipeline. Alex Fishkin, who previously served as Luminar’s Chief Legal Officer for three years, will return to the company. Mr. Fishkin is an accomplished business and legal executive and former engineer, with broad experience advising both public and private global technology companies. Mr. Fishkin was a professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, and has held legal leadership positions at technology companies both large and small, spanning all the way back to Google prior to joining Luminar as its first General Counsel. Mr. Fishkin’s experience in operating highly efficient legal teams and advising companies to navigate industry challenges will be strong assets to the company and its growth. Marc Losiewicz will now serve as Chief Business Officer and General Manager for the company, after more than four years at Luminar. Mr. Losiewicz has previously held various senior roles, including most recently as Chief of Staff and Vice President of Business Development. Prior to Luminar, he was responsible for managing a one billion dollar P&L for the assisted driving platform at ZF, one of the largest automotive Tier 1 manufacturers, and began his career as an engineer. His wealth of experience and knowledge of the automotive and technology industries will be invaluable to helping Luminar achieve its mission. About Luminar Luminar is a global automotive technology company ushering in a new era of vehicle safety and autonomy. For the past decade, Luminar has built an advanced hardware and software/AI platform to enable its various partners, ranging from Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz to NVIDIA and Mobileye, to develop and deploy the world's most advanced passenger vehicles. Following the launch of the Volvo EX90 as the first global production vehicle to standardize its technology, Luminar is poised to lead the industry in enabling next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for global production vehicles. For more information please visit www.luminartech.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212312564/en/ CONTACT: Media Relations: Milin Mehta Press@luminartech.com Investor Relations: Aileen Smith Investors@luminartech.com KEYWORD: FLORIDA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION DATA MANAGEMENT MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY OTHER AUTOMOTIVE EV/ELECTRIC VEHICLES AUTONOMOUS DRIVING/VEHICLES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FLEET MANAGEMENT GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE SOFTWARE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING SOURCE: Luminar Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 05:30 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 05:28 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212312564/en
The footballing world was abuzz with excitement as FIFPRO, the global players' union, revealed its much-anticipated Best 11 for the year 2021. The prestigious lineup, selected by professional players from around the globe, showcased some of the biggest names in the sport while also notably leaving out two of the all-time greats, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.In the end, the village emerged stronger and more united than ever, ready to face whatever challenges nature may throw their way, armed with the knowledge that, together, they could overcome any obstacle and protect the beauty of their harmonious coexistence with the wild world around them.
As the 2021 football season comes to a close, the FIFPRO Best 11 serves as a reminder of the exceptional quality on display week in and week out on football pitches around the world. While the exclusion of Messi and Ronaldo may have come as a surprise to many, it also underlined the ever-changing nature of the sport and the emergence of new stars ready to take center stage.Zheng Qinvvn, a relatively unknown Chinese player, shocked the tennis world when she defeated Iga Swiatek, one of the top-ranked players in the world, in a thrilling match at the Tokyo Olympics. Swiatek, who was the heavy favorite to win the gold medal, was no match for the determined and talented Zheng, who displayed incredible skill and determination throughout the match.
Renowned Chinese actress Gong Li, at the age of 58, has once again proved that age is just a number as she recently made headlines for playing badminton in the late hours of the night. Gong Li, known for her elegance and grace both on and off the screen, showcased her vitality and charm as she engaged in a friendly game of badminton, captivating onlookers with her energy and enthusiasm.No. 25 Illinois rebounds in big way, blasts UMES 87-40
