gba777 login register mobile

NEW DELHI: The Nifty Bank index traded around 10:19AM(IST)on Wednesday in a weak market. Federal Bank Ltd.(up 0.35 per cent) and State Bank of India(up 0.03 per cent) were among the top gainers. ICICI Bank Ltd.(down 1.0 per cent), Punjab National Bank(down 0.9 per cent), IDFC First Bank Ltd.(down 0.64 per cent), HDFC Bank Ltd.(down 0.41 per cent) and Canara Bank(down 0.38 per cent) were the top losers on the index. The Nifty Bank index was 0.41 per cent at 53357.75 at the time of writing this report. Benchmark NSE Nifty50 index was up 8.96 points at 24619.0, while the BSE Sensex was 15.09 points at 81494.96. Stock Trading Technical Trading Made Easy: Online Certification Course By - Souradeep Dey, Equity and Commodity Trader, Trainer View Program Stock Trading Derivative Analytics Made Easy By - Vivek Bajaj, Co Founder- Stockedge and Elearnmarkets View Program Stock Trading Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By - Dinesh Nagpal, Full Time Trader, Ichimoku & Trading Psychology Expert View Program Stock Trading Technical Analysis Made Easy: Online Certification Course By - Souradeep Dey, Equity and Commodity Trader, Trainer View Program Stock Trading Options Scalping Made Easy By - Sivakumar Jayachandran, Ace Scalper View Program Stock Trading Cryptocurrency Made Easy: Cryptocurrency Course By - elearnmarkets, Financial Education by StockEdge View Program Stock Trading A2Z of Stock Trading - Online Stock Trading Course By - elearnmarkets, Financial Education by StockEdge View Program Stock Trading Commodity Markets Made Easy: Commodity Trading Course By - elearnmarkets, Financial Education by StockEdge View Program Stock Trading Heikin Ashi Trading Tactics: Master the Art of Trading By - Dinesh Nagpal, Full Time Trader, Ichimoku & Trading Psychology Expert View Program Stock Trading ROC Made Easy: Master Course for ROC Stock Indicator By - Souradeep Dey, Equity and Commodity Trader, Trainer View Program Stock Trading Ichimoku Trading Unlocked: Expert Analysis and Strategy By - Dinesh Nagpal, Full Time Trader, Ichimoku & Trading Psychology Expert View Program Among the 50 stocks in the Nifty index, 30 were trading in the green, while 20 were in the red. Shares of Vodafone Idea, NTPC Green Energy, Sagility India, YES Bank and Vedanta were among the most traded shares on the NSE. Shares of Laxmi Goldorna House, Precision Camshaft, Lambodhara Text, Kridhan Infra and Orient Press hit their fresh 52-week highs in today's trade, while Zenith Exports, Transwarr Fin, Shree Vasu Logistics, WABCO India and Smartlink Holdings hit fresh 52-week lows in trade. (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel )Bitcoin falls 5% to $95,519

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Monday, led by losses in technology and utilities stocks, while U.S. stock markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 66.38 points at 25,625.42. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 240.59 points at 44,401.93. The S&P 500 index was down 37.42 points at 6,052.85, while the Nasdaq composite was down 123.08 points at 19,736.69. “It started pretty positive in the morning. It's just been slowly, slowly grinding down ever since,” said Michael Currie, senior investment adviser at TD Wealth. Some of the market direction Monday was driven by two separate news stories out of China, he said. “The (Chinese) central bank says they're starting to buy gold again, and they're looking to loosen their monetary policy a bit. So that helped oil a lot, helped gold a lot,” said Currie. China also said it’s investigating semiconductor giant Nvidia over suspected violations of anti-monopoly laws, which sent the company’s stock lower. Nvidia’s share price was down 2.6 per cent Monday at US$138.81. Otherwise, “it’s all about interest rates today,” said Currie. In the U.S., investors are awaiting the latest update on inflation later in the week. However, given that the slowing job market is more of a concern for the U.S. Federal Reserve at this point, the data is unlikely to change what investors currently expect from the Fed next week, said Currie: a quarter-percentage-point cut. “Unless there's something really crazy out of the inflation numbers, there’s no reason to expect anything different is going to happen next week,” he said. In Canada, where the central bank is gearing up for a rate decision Wednesday, a larger half-point cut is more likely, he said. Expectations for a bigger cut rose after last week’s jobs report, which saw the unemployment rate jump to 6.8 per cent in November. “The more we're cutting rates, especially the accelerated rate compared to the States, the more that just keeps beating up our dollar,” said Currie. He expects more buzz in the coming months about the divergence between interest rates in Canada and the U.S. as the loonie continues to weaken. “We're seeing it already, and as the gap gets bigger, it'll become more of a story.” However, Currie noted the TSX briefly touched an all-time high earlier in the day. “Basically since the US election, it's just been a non-stop rally,” he said. The Canadian dollar traded for 70.77 cents US compared with 70.74 cents US on Friday. The January crude oil contract was up US$1.17 at US$68.37 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up 11 cents at US$3.18 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was up US$26.20 at US$2,685.80 an ounce and the March copper contract was up eight cents at US$4.28 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 9, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) Rosa Saba, The Canadian PressKSPI INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces That Joint Stock Company Kaspi.Kz Investors With Substantial Losses Have Opportunity To Lead Class Action LawsuitDefender Capital LLC. reduced its position in Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) by 6.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 7,520 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 490 shares during the period. Amazon.com accounts for about 0.5% of Defender Capital LLC.’s portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest position. Defender Capital LLC.’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $1,401,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of AMZN. PayPay Securities Corp grew its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 64.6% during the second quarter. PayPay Securities Corp now owns 163 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 64 shares during the last quarter. Hoese & Co LLP acquired a new stake in Amazon.com in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Christopher J. Hasenberg Inc grew its position in Amazon.com by 650.0% during the 2nd quarter. Christopher J. Hasenberg Inc now owns 300 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $58,000 after purchasing an additional 260 shares during the last quarter. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. acquired a new position in Amazon.com during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $69,000. Finally, Innealta Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Amazon.com in the second quarter worth $77,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.20% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on AMZN. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on shares of Amazon.com from $225.00 to $232.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 1st. Scotiabank increased their price objective on Amazon.com from $245.00 to $246.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 1st. Telsey Advisory Group increased their price target on shares of Amazon.com from $215.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 1st. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and set a $235.00 price objective on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Thursday, October 10th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $236.00 price objective (up previously from $230.00) on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, forty have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $235.77. Amazon.com Stock Performance Shares of AMZN stock opened at $197.12 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 1.09. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 1 year low of $142.81 and a 1 year high of $215.90. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $193.00 and its two-hundred day moving average is $186.31. The firm has a market cap of $2.07 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.21, a PEG ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.14. Amazon.com ( NASDAQ:AMZN – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The e-commerce giant reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.14 by $0.29. The business had revenue of $158.88 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $157.28 billion. Amazon.com had a net margin of 8.04% and a return on equity of 22.41%. The business’s revenue was up 11.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.85 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 5.27 earnings per share for the current year. Insider Transactions at Amazon.com In other news, insider Jeffrey P. Bezos sold 2,996,362 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, November 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $208.85, for a total value of $625,790,203.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 917,416,976 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $191,602,535,437.60. This represents a 0.33 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . Also, CEO Douglas J. Herrington sold 5,502 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $205.81, for a total value of $1,132,366.62. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 518,911 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $106,797,072.91. This trade represents a 1.05 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 6,011,423 shares of company stock valued at $1,249,093,896 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 10.80% of the company’s stock. Amazon.com Profile ( Free Report ) Amazon.com, Inc engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Echo, Ring, Blink, and eero; and develops and produces media content. Featured Articles Five stocks we like better than Amazon.com Differences Between Momentum Investing and Long Term Investing Vertiv’s Cool Tech Makes Its Stock Red-Hot What is a Bond Market Holiday? How to Invest and Trade MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/18 – 11/22 Which Wall Street Analysts are the Most Accurate? 2 Finance Stocks With Competitive Advantages You Can’t Ignore Want to see what other hedge funds are holding AMZN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMZN – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Amazon.com Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Amazon.com and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

The Cessna Citation Ascend is the latest edition to the Cessna Citation 560XL family, manufactured by Textron Aviation. The aircraft was announced at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition EBACE in 2023. A cabin mock-up was unveiled at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)-BACE convention in October 2023. It costs $16.7 million and offers increased performance, a greater range, and improved passenger comfort. It is a mid-size private jet category. The Cessna Citation Ascend testing process The aircraft is expected to be fully certified and in service in 2025. The Federal Aviation Administration has already completed human factors testing as part of the certification process. The Cessna Citation Ascend prototypes, Proto and P1, have already completed over 200 flights and accumulated over 600 flight hours. The prototypes are used for systems testing, including propulsion, human factors, environmental control, and avionics. Textron Aviation is working towards securing an amended type certificate for the Citation Ascend because it is a variant of the popular Citation Excel. “Of the Citation family, there’s none more flown than the Citation 560XL series. With a 560XL aircraft taking off or landing every two minutes somewhere in the world, this aircraft will be part of the most successful business jet family. On behalf of our teams, we are proud to announce the latest innovation in the Citation family — the new Cessna Citation Ascend. We asked customers what they wanted in the next evolution of this iconic aircraft, and we believe the Citation Ascend will deliver.” Ron Draper, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. An introduction to the Cessna Citation Ascend aircraft The Cessna Citation Ascend features the Garmin G5000 avionics suite with autothrottles and new, more powerful Pratt and Whitney Canada PW545D engines. The cabin has a flat floor, larger windows, and new ergonomic swiveling seats. It can accommodate up to 12 passengers. Its range is 1,900 nautical miles, and with four passengers and a high-speed cruise, it can reach a maximum cruise speed of 441 knots. The aircraft is designed to balance range, cost efficiency, and comfort and be a leader in the mid-size market. The luxurious cabin and state-of-the-art avionics are taken from the best-selling Citation Latitude and Citation Latitude. It also has an impressive range and high payload capacity for an aircraft of its size. It is an ideal jet for transcontinental flights and competes with the Embraer Phenom 300E and the now ceased Bombardier Learjet 75. The PW545D engines have improved fuel efficiency and provide an impressive 4,213 pounds of thrust. They are dual-charged and FADEC-controlled and increase the aircraft's range and thrust while being eco-friendly. The aircraft can also run on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).Textron refined the aircraft's aerodynamics, including the wing design, with advanced materials that promote better handling at high altitudes and lower drag for better performance. The Citation Ascend has the ability to carry a higher combination of payload and fuel load whilst still retaining its access to short runways. Its range allows passengers to travel coast to coast in the United States with ease, and in Europe, city pairs could include: London City, UK to Athens, Greece Helsinki, Finland to Porto, Portugal La Môle (St. Tropez), France to Prague, Czech Republic "Citation business jets are renowned for their superior performance and productivity. Including the Garmin G5000 in the Citation Ascend demonstrates our continued commitment to designing and delivering the best aviation experience for our customers. We can’t wait to see this aircraft deliver to customers.” Lannie O'Bannion, senior vice president of Global Sales & Flight Operations, Textron Aviation Inside the Cessna Citation Ascend cockpit The Garmin G5000 avionics suite, which also features in the Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude, has the Synthetic Vision System for increased situational awareness. It features the latest software and hardware innovations. The autothrottle-equipped cockpit significantly reduces pilot workload, ensures a smooth flight, and enhances the flying experience. There is also TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System), TWAS (Terrain Awareness Avoidance System), autopilot to reduce pilot workload and touchscreen flight displays for better safety and efficiency. The avionics also have the Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS), SafeTaxi, Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) and Cockpit Assisted Visual Separation (CAVS) which increases the pilots' traffic awareness and assists them in maintaining separation during visual approaches to landing. The common Garmin G5000 cockpit is an important feature for operators who have multiple Citations in their fleet. Textron Aviation wants to amend the 560XL certification of the aircraft instead of gaining new certification, so that pilots can transition more easily to the Citation Ascend through taking an approved differences course. This makes training easier and more cost-effective. Aircraft specifications (Data from Textron Aviation) Dimensions Length: 52 ft 8 in (16.05 m) Height: 17 ft 3 in (5.26 m) Wingspan: 55 ft 8 in (16.97 m) Wing Area: 370 sq ft (34.35 sq m) Wing Sweep: 0.0 degrees Wheelbase: 21 ft 11 in (6.68 m) Cabin Interior Height: (Optional)60 in (68 in) 1.52 m (1.73 m) Width: 66 in (1.68 m) Length: 18 ft 6 in (5.64 m) Maximum Passengers: 12 Baggage Capacity Weight: 800 lb (363 kg) Volume: 90.2 cu ft (2.55 cu m) Weights Maximum Ramp Weight: 20,700 lb (9,389 kg) Maximum Takeoff Weight: 20,500 lb (9,299 kg) Maximum Landing Weight: 18,700 lb (8,482 kg) Maximum Zero Fuel Weight: 15,500 lb (7,031 kg) Usable Fuel Weight: 6,740 lb (3,057 kg) Usable Fuel Volume: 1,006 gal (3,808 l) Basic Operating Weight: 13,110 lb (5,947 kg) Useful Load: 7,590 lb (3,443 kg) Maximum Payload: 2,390 lb (1,084 kg) Full Fuel Payload: 850 lb (386 kg) Performance Maximum Cruise Speed: 441 ktas (817 km/h) 4 Passenger Range: 1,900 nm (3,519 km) Takeoff Field Length: 3,660 ft (1,116 m) Landing Distance: 3,220 ft (981 m) Maximum Operating Altitude: :45,000 ft (13,716 m) Time to Climb: (Direct)FL450 in 30 min Maximum Limit Speed: 0.75 Mach (0.75 Mach) Powerplant Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney Canada Model: PW545D Thrust: 4,213 lb (18.74 kN) The Cessna Citation Ascend has longer maintenance intervals of up to 800 hours or 18 months, so there is less downtime and more cost savings. The Textron Aviation ARes system offers real-time system diagnostics, recording more than 900 parameters in flight. Inside the Cessna Citation Ascend cabin The flat floor in the cabin enables passengers to move around more and have extra legroom. It can seat up to twelve passengers but is typically configured for nine passengers. The seats are ergonomic, can swivel and are especially designed for optimal seated posture, even the cushion firmness can be customized. Side-facing seats have additional seatback space for extra storage. It is the perfect cabin for comfort and productivity. The windows are 15% larger, offering natural light and mood lighting. The cabin is much quieter due to advanced acoustic treatments and quiet cabin technology, like those in the Citation Latitude. There is an inflight entertainment system, satellite phone, and an optional Bongiovi sound system. There are power and phone charging points at every seat, and there is GoGo US Avance L3 Max WiFi to stream movies or keep up with work. You can also find a small galley for all meal and drink needs and an enclosed lavatory and baggage compartment. Read More: What Makes Harrison Ford's Cessna Citation Sovereign So Unique? Textron Aviation listening to their customers Textron Aviation worked with a customer advisory board of pilots, mechanics, passengers, and owners through the design process to really understand what they seek in the perfect private jet experience. The Cessna Citation Ascend is designed to lead the market in terms of performance and its luxurious cabin, and it will undoubtedly attract private owners, charter operators, and corporate flight departments alike. “The Citation Ascend will offer all the best features of the 560XL series, and elevate the experience for both pilots and passengers. We designed the aircraft based on customer feedback and there’s nothing else like it.” Christi Tannahill, senior vice president of Customer Experience, Textron Aviation In the last 25 years of manufacture, over 1000 Cessna Citation 560XL have been delivered and are popular aircraft for charter operators and fractional ownership. The aircraft has always offered a combination of performance, comfort, and ease of operation and covers a wide range of missions. The new Cessna Citation Ascend will undoubtedly follow this tradition, improve the private jet experience, and take it to a whole new level of expertise. This game-changing aircraft has already been designed with perfect precision and surprising sophistication, and the fifth-generation jet certainly looks like it will elevate the private jet experience. It will be a front-runner in the future of private jet travel. It will certainly lead the market in the mid-size sector, especially with operators and those offering fractional ownership, such as NetJets, who have already shown interest in the Cessna Citation Ascend. “The Cessna Citation Ascend builds upon more than 20 years of the 560XL series success in the market. It’s designed to outperform and take our customers further in style.” Lannie O'Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations, Textron Aviation Related: What Is The Cost To Operate A Cessna Citation Latitude?Elway: Remorse over passing on Allen mitigated by play of Nix

Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges

DANVILLE — Danville Fire Chief John Buckenberger will finish his term leading the department at the end of the year, but that doesn't mean he's leaving. Buckenberger said he plans to continue volunteering with the department. "Danville has a great department," Buckenberger said. "I think I made it better, and hopefully Joe Miller will continue to build on that. I'm sure he will." Miller, Continental Fire Company chief, will take over for Buckenberger in January. Buckenberger has 56 years of volunteer firefighting under his belt, eight of which were spent as assistant chief of the Danville department and the most recent five as chief, he said. "When I took over, there was a lot that needed done in the department," Buckenberger said. Arguably, the chief's most noteworthy accomplishment was the purchase of a $1.5 million ladder truck. "I put together a committee and spearheaded the drive to purchase a ladder truck," Buckenberger said. Danville Borough Council approved Buckenberger's request to purchase the truck in April 2021. Additionally, Buckenberger helped secure a new rescue truck for Washies Fire Company, rehab tent and trailer for Continental Fire Company and more. "With our budget, most of the equipment is bought from the borough budget instead of tapping from firemans' relief," Buckenberger said. Montour County Commissioner and volunteer firefighter Trevor Finn said he enjoyed working with Buckenberger throughout his years of leadership. "It was a pleasure to serve with Danville Borough Chief John Buckenberger. His decades of experience as a line officer, firefighter, State Fire Academy instructor and mentor was invaluable to our community," Finn said. "I wish him well and look forward to going to the scene with him as a fellow engineer." Buckenberger obtained his state fire certification in 1982 from the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy in Lewistown. He went on to receive an associate's degree in fire science technology. The chief's pro board accredited certifications include firefighter one, firefighter 2, fire company officer four, hazmat technician, pump operator, aerial operator, fire inspector 2, incident safety officer, confined space rescue technician and high angle rope rescue.

US asks Syrian rebels HTS to help in search for journalist Austin Tice

By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans teed up a vote this week on bipartisan legislation to gradually expand by 66 the number of federal judgeships across the country. Democrats, though, are having second thoughts now that President-elect Donald Trump has won a second term. The White House said Tuesday that if President Joe Biden were presented with the bill, he would veto it. A Congress closely divided along party lines would be unlikely to overturn a veto, likely dooming the bill’s chances this year. It’s an abrupt reversal for legislation that the Senate passed unanimously in August. But the GOP-led House waited until after the election to act on the measure, which spreads out the establishment of the new district judgeships over about a decade to give three presidential administrations the chance to appoint the new judges. Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., said the bill was negotiated with the understanding that three unknown, future presidents would have the chance to expand and shape the judiciary. No party would be knowingly given an advantage. He said he begged GOP leadership to take up the measure before the presidential election. But they did not do so. “It was a fair fight and they wanted no part of it,” Nadler said. Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, explained the timing this way: “We just didn’t get to the legislation.” The change of heart about the bill from some Democrats and the new urgency from House Republicans for considering it underscores the contentious politics that surrounded federal judicial vacancies. Senate roll-call votes are required for almost every judicial nominee these days, and most votes for the Supreme Court and appellate courts are now decided largely along party lines. Lawmakers are generally hesitant to hand presidents from the opposing party new opportunities to shape the judiciary. Related Articles National Politics | Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors National Politics | After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television National Politics | What will happen to Social Security under Trump’s tax plan? National Politics | Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump’s mass deportation effort National Politics | Trump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it? Nadler said that the bill would give Trump 25 judicial nominations on top of the 100-plus spots that are expected to open up over the next four years. “Donald Trump has made clear that he intends to expand the power of the presidency and giving him 25 new judges to appoint gives him one more tool at his disposal to do that,” Nadler said. Nadler said he’s willing to take up comparable legislation in the years ahead and give the additional judicial appointments to “unknown presidents yet to come,” but until then, he was urging colleagues to vote against the bill. Still, few are arguing against the merits. Congress last authorized a new district judgeship more than 20 years ago, while the number of cases being filed continues to increase with litigants often waiting years for a resolution. “I used to be a federal court litigator, and I can tell you it’s desperately needed,” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said of the bill. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., first introduced the bill to establish new judgeships in 2020. Last year, the policy-making body for the federal court system, the Judicial Conference of the United States, recommended the creation of several new district and court of appeals judgeships to meet increased workload demands in certain courts. “Judges work tirelessly every day to meet growing demands and resolve cases as quickly as possible, but with the volume we have and the shortage of judges we have, it just makes it a very difficult proposition,” Judge Timothy Corrigan, of the Middle District of Florida, said in a recent blog post on the website of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The blog post states that caseloads are creating delays that will erode public confidence in the judicial process, but the bill would meet many of the federal judiciary’s needs for more judges. Jordan said that as of June 30th, there were nearly 750,000 pending cases in federal district courts nationwide, with each judge handling an average of 554 filings. When asked if House Republicans would have brought the bill up if Vice President Kamala Harris had won the election, Jordan said the bill is “the right thing to do” and that almost half of the first batch of judges will come from states where both senators are Democrats, giving them a chance to provide input on those nominations before Trump makes them. But in its veto threat, the White House Office of Management and Budget said the bill would create new judgeships in states where senators have sought to hold open existing judicial vacancies. “These efforts to hold open vacancies suggest that concerns about judicial economy and caseload are not the true motivating force behind passage of the law,” the White House said. Shortly before the White House issued the veto threat, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he would be curious to hear Biden’s rationale for such action. “It’s almost inconceivable that a lame-duck president could consider vetoing such an obviously prudential step for any reason other than selfish spite,” McConnell said.Chris Mubiru leads Northwestern State over North Alabama 71-58

Ghana's ex-leader is declared the presidential election winner and pledges 'reset' in a bad economy

None

Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Bank of America Analyst SaysChampions League round-up: Mbappe scores but picks up injury as Real Madrid return to winning ways

DeSantis appointee says he won’t help his elected replacement take officeTrump says it could be worth keeping TikTok in US for a little whileTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A state attorney in Florida told his staff he can't legally help his elected replacement take over his seat because Gov. Ron DeSantis had already suspended the Democrat from the office, according to an internal email obtained by The Associated Press. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A state attorney in Florida told his staff he can't legally help his elected replacement take over his seat because Gov. Ron DeSantis had already suspended the Democrat from the office, according to an internal email obtained by The Associated Press. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A state attorney in Florida told his staff he can’t legally help his elected replacement take over his seat because Gov. Ron DeSantis had already suspended the Democrat from the office, according to an internal email obtained by The Associated Press. An executive order issued by DeSantis in 2023 suspending then-State Attorney Monique Worrell from office is still in effect, argued state attorney Andrew Bain in a message sent to staff on Monday. The governor appointed Bain to the 9th Judicial Circuit to replace Worrell, who beat him in last month’s election to retake the Orlando metro area’s top prosecutor’s office. “While I accept the results of the election and wish to do everything I can to ensure the Office is successful going forward, I do not yet feel I can assist her in that transition,” Bain wrote. Worrell’s new term is slated to begin Jan. 7, 2025. She is one of two elected state attorneys, both Democrats, who DeSantis has removed from office. DeSantis said Worrell failed to prosecute minors and didn’t seek mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes, putting her central Florida district in danger. She disputed his criticism as false and politically driven. DeSantis and other Republicans across the U.S. have called Democratic prosecutors’ decisions into question. Bain said in the email shared with the AP that Worrell’s suspension must be resolved by either another executive order by DeSantis or a decision by the Florida Senate, which reviews the cases of elected officials suspended from office. “Without one of these things, I do not feel I can lawfully assist in a transition to an individual whose lawful suspension was affirmed by the Florida Supreme Court,” Bain wrote. “We are living through an unprecedented legal event without clear answers.” Representatives for Bain did not respond to phone and email inquiries from the AP. A statement posted to the state attorney’s website Monday appeared to contradict Bain’s message to staff. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “The state attorney is ready and willing to ensure a smooth transition,” reads a message released by the agency’s public information office. “The state attorney’s term ends Jan. 6, 2025, and he will no longer be in office. Ms. Worrell’s term will begin Jan. 7, 2025. It is the intent of the state attorney to enforce the will of the people.” Worrell criticized Bain’s statements as a “betrayal of democratic principles” and argued that the executive order suspending her expired with the 2024 election. “No executive order, no political maneuver, and certainly no personal grievance can override the will of the people,” Worrell said in a statement. “Any delay in the transition process is a direct affront to the very people this office serves.” A spokesperson for DeSantis pointed to the statement released by the state attorney’s public information office and didn’t respond to other questions from the AP. ___ Kate Payne is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Advertisement Advertisement

Florida ended a two-game losing streak against archrival Florida State during a matchup with as much action following a 31-11 victory as during it. The game itself might have been ugly, but it was ultimately a thing of beauty to the Gators. A midfield flag planting, an ensuing scuffle and victory cigars in the visitors locker room demonstrated how much the win meant to the players. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss Florida’s season-ending flourish and the huge month ahead for Billy Napier’s program. Edgar Thompson can be reached at egthompson@orlandosentinel.com

Inflation is predicted to average 2.5% this year and 2.6% next year, according to forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility. The British Medical Association said the Government showed a “poor grasp” of unresolved issues from two years of industrial action, and the Royal College of Nursing called the pay recommendation “deeply offensive”. The National Education Union’s chief said teachers were “putting the Government on notice” that the proposed increase “won’t do”. The pay recommendations came after Chancellor Rachel Reeves called for every Government department to cut costs by 5%, as she started work on a sweeping multi-year spending review to be published in 2025. Independent pay review bodies will consider the proposals for pay rises for teachers, NHS workers and senior civil servants. The Department of Health said it viewed 2.8% as a “reasonable amount” to set aside, in its recommendations to the NHS Pay Review Body and the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Board remit groups. A 2.8% pay rise for teachers in 2025/26 would “maintain the competitiveness of teachers’ pay despite the challenging financial backdrop the Government is facing”, the Department for Education said. The Cabinet Office also suggested pay increases for senior civil servants should be kept to no more than 2.8%. Paul Johnson, director of the influential economics think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), said it was “not a bad ballpark figure” and feels “just about affordable” given the Government’s public spending plans. The downside, he said, is that public sector workers have lost out since 2010 and unions will be upset that this is not making up the gap, he told Sky News’ Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge. “But given the constraints facing the Chancellor I think it’s pretty hard to argue for more for public sector pay when public sector services ... are under real strain,” he said. Unions expressed their disappointment in the recommendations, with some hinting they could be willing to launch industrial action. The Royal College of Nursing general secretary and chief executive called for “open direct talks now” to avoid “further escalation to disputes and ballots”. Professor Nicola Ranger said: “The Government has today told nursing staff they are worth as little as £2 extra a day, less than the price of a coffee. “Nursing is in crisis – there are fewer joining and too many experienced professionals leaving. This is deeply offensive to nursing staff, detrimental to their patients and contradictory to hopes of rebuilding the NHS. “The public understands the value of nursing and they know that meaningful reform of the NHS requires addressing the crisis in nursing. “We pulled out of the Pay Review Body process, alongside other unions, because it is not the route to address the current crisis. “That has been demonstrated today. “Fair pay must be matched by structural reform. Let’s open direct talks now and avoid further escalation to disputes and ballots – I have said that directly to government today.” Professor Philip Banfield, chairman of the British Medical Association’s council, urged the sector’s pay review body to “show it is now truly independent”. “For this Government to give evidence to the doctors’ and dentists’ pay review body (DDRB) believing a 2.8% pay rise is enough, indicates a poor grasp of the unresolved issues from two years of industrial action,” he said. He said the proposal is far below the current rate of inflation and that the Government was “under no illusion” when doctors accepted pay offers in the summer that there was a “very real risk of further industrial action” if “pay erosion” was not addressed in future pay rounds. “This sub-inflationary suggestion from the current Government serves as a test to the DDRB. “The BMA expects it to take this opportunity to show it is now truly independent, to take an objective view of the evidence it receives from all parties, not just the Government, and to make an offer that reflects the value of doctors’ skills and expertise in a global market, and that moves them visibly further along the path to full pay restoration.” The NEU’s general secretary, Daniel Kebede, said teachers’ pay had been cut by more than one-fifth in real terms since 2010. “Along with sky-high workload, the pay cuts have resulted in a devastating recruitment and retention crisis. Teacher shortages across the school system hit pupils and parents too. “A 2.8% increase is likely to be below inflation and behind wage increases in the wider economy. This will only deepen the crisis in education.” In a hint that there could be a return to industrial action he added: “NEU members fought to win the pay increases of 2023 and 2024. “We are putting the Government on notice. Our members care deeply about education and feel the depth of the crisis. This won’t do.” The offer for teachers is the “exact opposite of fixing the foundations” and will result in bigger class sizes and more cuts to the curriculum, Pepe Di’Iasio, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said: “The inadequacy of the proposed pay award is compounded by the Government’s intention that schools should foot the bill out of their existing allocations. “Given that per-pupil funding will increase on average by less than 1% next year, and the Government’s proposal is for an unfunded 2.8% pay award, it is obvious that this is in fact an announcement of further school cuts.” Paul Whiteman, general secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT, said: This recommendation falls far short of what is needed to restore the competitiveness of the teaching profession, to enable it to retain experienced professionals and attract new talent. Unison head of health Helga Pile said: “The Government has inherited a financial mess from its predecessors, but this is not what NHS workers wanted to hear. “Staff are crucial in turning around the fortunes of the NHS. Improving performance is a key Government pledge, but the pay rise proposed is barely above the cost of living.”Global, US stocks fall; oil, gold rise over 1% on geopolitical risk