wolfy casino 20 free spins So far in December, there have been 24 launch attempts worldwide. There will be no let-up during the holiday period, with at least seven more launches planned for this week. The SpaceX launch manifest for this week includes a single customer payload and three batches of Starlink satellites. SpaceX’s target of 136 launches for the year could still be achieved, but the recent scrub of the Astranis: From One To Many mission casts doubt on whether the 136 launch target will be met. Elsewhere, India will launch a satellite docking experiment mission, and Russia plans to launch an Earth observation satellite mission. China is preparing for a single launch from Jiuquan this week. 🛰️ Filling of Resurs-P No. 5 satellite with fuel and compressed gases had been completed at Baikonur cosmodrome, after which the satellite was transported to MIK No. 112 for the final stage of pre-flight preparation. 🚀The launch of Resurs-P No. 5 is scheduled for late Dec 2024.... pic.twitter.com/lOZhYap9YB — Russian Embassy in South Africa 🇷🇺 (@EmbassyofRussia) December 17, 2024 Roscosmos Soyuz 2.1b | Resurs-P No. 5 On Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 07:45:42 UTC, Russia will launch a Soyuz 2.1b rocket from Site 31/6 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. As described by Roscosmos, the payload consists of one satellite writing, “The Resurs-P spacecraft No. 5 is designed for high-precision, detailed wide-selective and hyperspectral optical-electronic observation of the Earth’s surface to study natural resources, control pollution, and environmental degradation, search for mineral deposits, assess the state of the ice situation, monitoring emergency situations, creating and updating topographic and navigation maps.” The Soyuz 2.1b rocket used for this mission features decals describing it as the 2,000th R-7 rocket to be launched. The R-7 series was first built in 1957 as a missile but quickly became the workhorse of Soviet and Russian space missions. The current Soyuz models are direct developments of the original R-7 model, with two major variants: the Soyuz 2.1a, which serves as a base version, and the Soyuz 2.1b, which utilizes a more powerful third stage. Soyuz 2.1b is powered by four RD-107A engines on the first stage (arranged around the second, core stage), a single RD-108A engine on the core stage, and an RD-0124 engine on the third stage. Each stage uses liquid oxygen and kerosene (RP-1) as propellants. The 2,000th R-7 decal on the Soyuz 2.1b booster. (Credit: Roscosmos) CAS Space Kinetica-1 | Unknown Payload A Kinetica-1 rocket will launch an unknown payload from Site 130 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China. Launch is set for Friday, Dec. 27, at 01:03 UTC. The details for this launch are scarce, and no further information has been released. SpaceX Falcon 9 | Starship Group 11-3 SpaceX will launch the Starlink Group 11-3 mission on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 5:35 PM PST (01:35 UTC on Dec. 29) from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This will likely be the final launch of 2024 from Vandenberg. Falcon 9 | Astranis: From One to Many This launch was postponed following a rare engine abort at ignition on the first launch attempt on Friday, Dec. 20. Falcon 9 will now launch the Astranis: From One to Many mission on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 12:00 AM EST (05:00 UTC). The payload for this mission consists of four MicroGEO satellites built by Astranis Space Technologies Corp. in San Francisco, California. Designed to be smaller than typical geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) satellites, the MicroGEO satellites will provide broadband access and on-orbit services for various Astranis customers. One satellite will provide the Philippines with broadband access via Orbits Corp, two satellites will provide internet connectivity services to aircraft and cruise ships through Anuvu, and the final satellite, Utilitysat, will be used by Astranis for unknown purposes. Falcon 9 will launch the four satellites to GEO after flying east out of the Cape. Following liftoff, the currently unknown booster will land on one of SpaceX’s autonomous droneships, which will be stationed downrange in the Atlantic. SpaceX Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 12-6 SpaceX will launch another batch of Group 12 Starlink v2-Mini satellites into low-Earth orbit on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 12:00 AM EST (05:00 UTC) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This late addition to the launch manifest will see Falcon 9 flying southeast, where an autonomous droneship will be stationed for the attempted booster landing. SpaceX Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 12-3 The final launch of 2024 from SLC-40 in Florida will occur on Sunday, Dec. 29. Starlink Group 12-3 will consist of 23 more Starlink v2-Mini satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities. Falcon 9 will launch the satellites to a 43-degree inclination orbit on a southeastern trajectory. This will be the 132nd Falcon 9 launch of 2024 and the 134th SpaceX mission of 2024. With just two days remaining in the year after this mission, it appears that SpaceX will miss its 136 Falcon launch target. 🚀 PSLV-C60/SPADEX Update: The launch vehicle has been integrated and now moved to the First Launch Pad, for further integration of satellites and launch preparations. Stay tuned for updates on #PSLV -C60 and watch this space for exciting info on the upcoming PSLV-C60/SPADEX... pic.twitter.com/HNUW1SnUdG — ISRO (@isro) December 21, 2024 ISRO PSLV-CA | SPADEX On Monday, Dec. 30, at 16:28 UTC, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch two satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) mission. Each satellite masses 220 kg and will demonstrate autonomous docking technologies in orbit. SPADEX will launch atop a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket from First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Center in India. Ananth Technologies Private Limited (ATL) completed the integration of the two satellites for ISRO and handed them over to ISRO at the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru. The SPADEX satellites were then transported to the Indian Spaceport at Sriharikota, where they underwent final testing and preparations for launch. ISRO generally builds its satellites at the URSC, but this is the first time that ISRO is having its satellites completely assembled, integrated, and tested by the Indian private industry at a private facility. This shift is enabled by space sector reforms that grant more opportunities to India’s private aerospace sector. In the Core Alone (CA) configuration being used for this mission, India’s PSLV rocket stands 44 meters tall. Four stages power the vehicle into orbit, with no strap-on stages being utilized. The first and third stages utilize solid rocket motors, with the second and fourth stages using liquid propellants. The solid stages provide the power needed to launch PSLV’s payloads, while the liquid stages adjust for any variance from the solid motors’ performance. Once in orbit, the two satellites, Target and Chaser, will be deployed into a 470 km circular orbit at a 55-degree inclination. The PSLV fourth stage will provide the two spacecraft with slightly different velocities, resulting in Target being deployed “ahead” of Chaser. Chaser will then make up the difference, rendezvous with Target, and perform an autonomous docking. Following successful systems checks, Target and Chaser will separate to perform individual tasks for the remainder of their missions. The PSLV fourth stage is also equipped with the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module 4 (POEM-4) spacecraft, which will carry several experiments. SpaceX Falcon 9 | Thuraya 4-NGS SpaceX’s first launch and first customer launch of 2025 will see Falcon 9 launch the Thuraya 4-NGS mission. Launch is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 12:00 AM EST (05:00 UTC ) from SLC-40 in Florida. The payload for this mission is an Airbus-built satellite for Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) of the United Arab Emirates. Thuraya 4-NGS is a next-generation mobile telecommunications system that will deliver higher communications capabilities and flexibility while increasing capacity and coverage across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Based on the all-electric Airbus Eurostar Neo Platform, Thuraya 4-NGS will incorporate a 12 m L-band antenna and a payload providing onboard processing. This will give the satellite advanced routing flexibility of up to 3,200 channels and dynamic power allocation over many spot beams. (Lead image: Sunset liftoff of Falcon 9 from LC-39A in December 2024. Credit: Max Evans for NSF)Imagine a number made up of a vast string of ones: 1111111...111. Specifically, 136 279 841 ones in a row. If we stacked up that many sheets of paper, the resulting tower would stretch into the stratosphere. If we write this number in a computer in binary form (using only ones and zeroes), it would fill up only about 16MB, no more than a short video clip. Converting to the more familiar way of writing numbers in decimal, this number – it starts out 8 816 943 275... and ends ...076 706 219 486 871 551 – would have more than 41 million digits. It would fill 20 000 pages in a book. Another way to write this number is 2 136 279 841 – 1. There are a few special things about it. First, it’s a prime number (meaning it is only divisible by itself and one). Second, it’s what is called a Mersenne prime (we’ll get to what that means). And third, it is to date the largest prime number ever discovered in a mathematical quest with a history going back more than 2 000 years. The discovery that this number (known as M136279841 for short) is a prime was made on 12 October by Luke Durant, a 36-year-old researcher from San Jose, California. Durant is one of thousands of people working as part of a long-running volunteer prime-hunting effort called the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search, or Gimps . A prime number that is one less than some power of two (or what mathematicians write as 2 p – 1) is called a Mersenne prime, after the French monk Marin Mersenne, who investigated them more than 350 years ago. The first few Mersenne primes are 3, 7, 31 and 127. Durant made his discovery through a combination of mathematical algorithms, practical engineering and massive computational power. Where large primes have previously been found using traditional computer processors (CPUs), this discovery is the first to use a different kind of processor called a GPU. GPUs were originally designed to speed up the rendering of graphics and video, and more recently have been repurposed to mine cryptocurrency and to power AI. Durant, a former employee of leading GPU maker Nvidia, used powerful GPUs in the cloud to create a kind of “cloud supercomputer” spanning 17 countries. The lucky GPU was an Nvidia A100 processor. Beyond the thrill of discovery, this advance continues a storyline that goes back millennia. One reason mathematicians are fascinated by Mersenne primes is that they are linked to so-called “perfect” numbers. A number is perfect if, when you add together all the numbers that properly divide it, they add up to the number itself. For example, six is a perfect number because 6 = 2 × 3 = 1 + 2 + 3. Likewise, 28 = 4 × 7 = 1 + 2 + 4 + 7 + 14. For every Mersenne prime, there is also an even perfect number. (In one of the oldest unfinished problems in mathematics, it is not known whether there are any odd perfect numbers.) Perfect numbers have fascinated humans throughout history. For example, the early Hebrews as well as Saint Augustine considered six to be a truly perfect number, as God fashioned the Earth in precisely six days (resting on the seventh). The study of prime numbers is not just a historical curiosity. Number theory is also essential to modern cryptography. For example, the security of many websites relies upon the inherent difficulty in finding the prime factors of large numbers. The numbers used in public-key cryptography (of the kind that secures most online activity, for example) are generally only a few hundred decimal digits, which is tiny compared to M136279841. Nevertheless, the benefits of basic research in number theory – studying the distribution of prime numbers, developing algorithms for testing whether numbers are prime, and finding factors of composite numbers – often have downstream implications in helping to maintain privacy and security in our digital communication. Mersenne primes are rare indeed: the new record is more than 16 million digits larger than the previous one, and is only the 52nd ever discovered. We know there are infinitely many prime numbers. This was proven by the Greek mathematician Euclid more than 2 000 years ago: if there were only a finite number of primes, we could multiply them all together and add one. The result would not be divisible by any of the primes we have already found, so there must always be at least one more out there. But we don’t know whether there are infinitely many Mersenne primes – though it has been conjectured that there are. Unfortunately, they are too scarce for our techniques to detect. Read: First quantum cyberattack expected by 2030s – IBM For now, the new prime serves as a milestone in human curiosity and a reminder that even in an age dominated by technology, some of the deeper, tantalising secrets in the mathematical universe remain out of reach. The challenge remains, inviting mathematicians and enthusiasts alike to find the hidden patterns in the infinite tapestry of numbers. And, so, the (mathematical) search for perfection will continue. The author, John Voight, is professor of mathematics, University of Sydney This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article Don’t miss:Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. purchased a new position in Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRVS – Free Report ) in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm purchased 16,947 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $89,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Samlyn Capital LLC grew its position in Corvus Pharmaceuticals by 160.7% in the second quarter. Samlyn Capital LLC now owns 6,123,021 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,144,000 after acquiring an additional 3,774,658 shares in the last quarter. 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On December 23, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili released her to Georgians following a to address the crowd at a rally the day before. She stressed the need for dialogue with the ruling party and invited the founder of Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili, to the Orbeliani Palace to set the date for new elections by December 29, with the specific conditions that need to be met to increase public confidence in them. She also announced the creation of special council to prepare for the new elections. President Zurabishvili emphasized that the 25 days of protests in Georgia have continued with “wonderful mood” in the public and expressed confidence that Georgians won’t be intimidated into stopping the protests. She stressed that the simple truth of the matter is that the elections were rigged and the trust towards the authorities has eroded. However, the struggle for justice through constitutional and legal means has come to an end. The evidence of rigged elections has been presented to all possible courts, with the Constitutional Court not even considering the . She noted that the very last resort is the appeal to the Court of Strasbourg, which takes a very long time to issue its verdict. The crisis is deepening, the President said and not matter how GD ignores is even they realize it must be resolved. Zurabishvili emphasized that after the ODIHR report, the Western partners “stopped expressing concerns” and started taking concrete actions, which means that the “political, social, economic, financial and international” crisis has turned to the phase that leaves only two ways to solve it. She said there are two solutions out of the crisis: is to hold these elections in the shortest possible time and under conditions that will restore the trust of voters. And to that end, to reach an agreement with the ruling team that these elections will be held within the agreed time frame. “The dialogue should be with me...as a mediator, she said “and with those who participated in these elections – parties, observers...” On the other side there should be Bidzina Ivanishvili and several representatives of his party, as many as he wishes, the President said, noting that even if he comes along she is willing to meet him in that format as well. She stressed: “We have very little time for this because this crisis is unbearable and if this week we came to the conclusion that we need to take care of this country, we need to take care of this society, calm it down and give it the key to peace, then why postpone it, let’s meet this week, until the 29th. I am ready and will accept it in any form.” She spoke about : “If this compromise option, this dialogue, is not reached, there is also a second option – we will get to the elections through the collpase of this regime, there is no other way. This regime is already collapsing. This is the alternative – either dialogue, compromise, concession or not, and this means the collapse of the regime.” President Zurabishvili also announced the creation of a special She said: “A council will be established to manage this period. The council will have one and only one mandate, which will be to prepare for new elections. A document is already being prepared after teh todays meeting [with opposition] and will probably be ready tomorrow, describing all the minimum conditions for holding elections very soon. Then we will work to prepare from all angles and possible directions. These new elections will really be new elections and probably new forces will emerge and we all have to be ready for this,” said Salome Zurabishvili. Finally, the President noted that there is a lot of talk about 29 December, when her term as President expires. She said that some people are intimidating and frightening her about the day her mandate ends, while others are expressing their willingness to protect her. She emphasized that she doesn’t need protection, that she is not afraid, that she will continue to be President after the 29th. She reiterated that no one in Georgia wanted chaos, revolution or civil war, but that everyone wanted Georgia to develop democratically and peacefully with its Western partners. “This country will go its own way peacefully, have new elections and be very successful and strong,” she concluded.Panaji: Father Felix Lobo is busy manning the counter of the St Joseph Vaz canteen at Old Goa , making note of the orders he has to deliver and the cash that’s left in the drawer. Located on the grounds of the St Cajetan Church, just across the Se Cathedral where the relics of Saint Francis Xavier have been kept for public veneration, the canteen serves a variety of delicious Goan dishes, with the ‘Oxtail soup’ listed as a speciality. With whatever money he can make at the end of the 45-day Exposition, the diocesan priest wants to help the poor in Goa’s remote areas and invest in building a school in Mollem dedicated to St Joseph Vaz, a Goan celebrated as one of the greatest missionaries in South Asian history. “Right now, we have very few students (at the St Joseph Vaz Kindergarten) since we are running from a private house whose construction was abandoned,” Lobo told TOI . “It’s for nursery and pre-primary students, and I will continue to run the school, no matter the difficulties.” In 2000, when Lobo was posted at the St. Joseph Church in Usgao, where he eventually served as the parish priest for 17 years, he started a kindergarten, largely catering to migrant and underprivileged communities. The kindergarten was upgraded to a high school after then chief minister Manohar Parrikar gave the green signal. “We took care of everything (for the needy) and charged very little to those who could afford to pay. For about a thousand rupees (a month), we provided free uniforms, books, stationery and even transport. 80% of our students were migrants,” said Lobo, now in charge of diocesan properties in Mollem, Collem, Usgao, Valpoi, and Kale. Lobo has made it his mission to provide a helping hand to the needy. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Lobo mobilised funds to purchase 30 cellphones for students from economically-weak families, so that they could attend online classes. He has also helped poor families in remote areas, building houses, providing electric sewing machines to families who later made scapulars, and generating employment with the production of communion wafers. “The scope for social work has widened. I want people to be happy. I will not keep any money in the bank because there’s always someone in need. When I do something, I don’t look at the money. I just look at the need,” said Lobo. It was during the last Exposition in 2014 that Lobo was invited to cater to the visiting pilgrims by Fr Alfred Vaz, then convener of the Exposition committee. He had a dedicated order list of catering to approximately 600 pilgrims, providing three meals a day at Rs 125. After 45 days of work, he ended up making a profit of Rs 18 lakh, good enough to clear a loan of Rs 15 lakh that he had taken to procure two buses for school students in Usgao. The remaining Rs 3 lakh was spent on purchasing stationery for the students. This time around, Lobo is not expecting similar profits, not even remotely close. “We had orders for 600 pilgrims in 2014, now it’s only about 150-200 (at the pilgrims’ village). The canteen is also located at a place which is not easily seen, so people miss (noticing) this canteen and the delicious food that we serve. I haven’t got as many visitors here as I would have liked, but there’s still some hope (till the end of the Exposition on Jan 5),” said Lobo, who plans to serve customers a special Christmas and New Year buffet. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes.New England Patriots Head Coach Jerod Mayo leaves the field following Saturday’s 40-7 loss to the Chargers. Michael Dwyer/Associated Press FOXBORO, Mass. — Eleven and a half months after he was introduced as the head coach of the Patriots, the chief reason to believe in Jerod Mayo remains unchanged. It’s nothing you can see, nor hear, nor point to as proof. It’s an idea, an extension of the imagination. Something abstract. Potential. Or, in the words of the pessimist: pure, unfounded faith. Because most of what we’ve seen and heard from Mayo since he was hired paints an increasingly disturbing reality for the NFL’s once premier franchise. The Patriots are a laughing stock. An embarrassment. A doormat the Chargers, of all franchises, just wiped their feet on before waltzing into the playoffs without having to play their starters through to the end. Meanwhile, these Patriots are penalty prone. Selfish. Unaccountable. And now, most damning of all, they’re quitters. “Just to speak for myself, I’ve seen a lot of stuff out there. It feels like a lot of guys start giving up when things get hard,” defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale told me after Saturday’s 40-7 loss. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. during the second half of Saturday’s game in Foxborough, Mass. Robert F. Bukaty/Associated Press Shaking his head, Ekuale continued: “I feel like towards the end of the fourth quarter, some of the guys just give up, and some guys play to the end of the whistle. I don’t know, man. It’s been a tough year, ups and downs.” Saturday was all downs, an avalanche leading into next weekend’s season finale and an uncertain future beyond that who-cares affair with the Bills. All of the reporting surrounding Mayo’s future has indicated he will return for 2025, provided he avoids a “collapse” or “calamity” down the stretch. Did Saturday’s loss, by far the Patriots’ worst of the season, qualify as either? I don’t know. What I do know is I have seen enough to pass on potential, and pick up the phone for Mike Vrabel. If Vrabel is, indeed, interested in returning to New England, the Krafts ought to bring him home. Say what you will about Vrabel’s Titans — a hard-nosed, boring bunch often hamstrung by bad quarterbacks — they never quit. They didn’t break fundamentally. Instead, they knocked out the dynasty-era Pats in January 2020, Tom Brady’s last game as a Patriot, and made the AFC championship game that same year. Two seasons after that, they clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and Vrabel was named Coach of the Year. During his Tennessee tenure, Vrabel was widely regarded as a top-10 NFL coach and compiled a winning record. Mike Vrabel was a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots as a player and he now has eight years of coaching experience. Wade Payne/Associated Press Whatever Mayo might become, he’s light-years away from that, and eight seasons behind Vrabel in coaching experience. All of the years Vrabel has spent outside New England since being traded as a player in 2009 have served him in a way Mayo can never know until he leaves himself; building a network, learning other systems, coaching techniques and philosophies. Vrabel is not a Patriot anymore, and that fact, along with his track record of hiring strong offensive coordinators, makes him the perfect candidate for what Mayo was hired to do in the first place: reboot and modernize the franchise. Because under Mayo, the Patriots coaches are stuck on a hamster wheel of failure; unable to complete the four basic tasks of their profession: motivate, organize, teach and develop. This staff is not reaching its best players. “I’ve never been in this position; as disconnected or not on the same page as I am right now,” Pats defensive lineman Keion White told me. “Like, I know I can play good football. I have the ability to. I’m just not right now, and (I’m) trying to figure it out what it is.” This staff has not developed anyone outside of Drake Maye. Fellow rookie Javon Baker still has fewer career catches than Vederian Lowe, the team’s left tackle, and Ja’Lynn Polk’s caught two passes since Halloween. This staff can’t force opponents to “play left-handed.” The pick that should have been Polk, Ladd McConkey, the Chargers’ leading receiver by more than 400 receiving yards, scored two touchdowns Saturday. Two! And the staff is not inspiring players in a way that suggests the Patriots will be able to next season. “Just need to compete better, fight a little more,” Pats receiver Kendrick Bourne admitted. “Just embarrassing.” Never mind Mayo’s ongoing parade of media mistakes, which continued Saturday when Rhamondre Stevenson started the game after he told the national television and local radio broadcasts the butterfingered Stevenson would sit. Or that veteran players continue to reflect Mayo’s don’t-mind-the-defense attitude after a 33-point beatdown when they allowed 150 rushing yards. “I thought we were playing good run D — just particularly talking about defense — I thought we were playing good run defense,” Pats nose tackle Davon Godchaux said. “You know, I think (Jim) Harbaugh made a statement and said they were going to come in and play bully ball. Particularly when you say that, they typically want to run the ball, stop the run, play your special teams. I thought for the most part, we played good run defense.” Man. Seriously? What matters is the Patriots have one game left against the Bills, who are likely to rest their starters ahead of the playoffs. Several Pats players happily noted Buffalo’s expected lineup decision Saturday’s post-game locker room, perhaps the saddest possible commentary on the state of the franchise. That the Patriots, six-time Super Bowl champions, might win because of whom the Bills choose to sit, not because of who they are as a team. If ownership opts to fire Mayo’s coordinators the following week, the Krafts will face an impossible task of hiring quality coaches willing to work a second-year headman on the hot seat with minimal experience. If they run it back with Mayo, Alex Van Pelt and DeMarcus Covington, ownership will send a message that losing like this can be tolerated; that they again are betting on potential, while the on-field results and locker-room commentary scream otherwise. The thing is, I’m done with potential. The sure thing is out there. His name is Mike Vrabel, and if he’s willing and able to return, that’s all the Krafts need to know. We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use . 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A number of research firms recently issued reports on AMKBY. JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S in a research report on Tuesday, September 10th. They set an “underweight” rating for the company. UBS Group downgraded shares of A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, October 17th. Finally, Wolfe Research cut shares of A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 9th. View Our Latest Stock Report on A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S Stock Performance A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S ( OTCMKTS:AMKBY – Get Free Report ) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The transportation company reported $0.99 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.99. The company had revenue of $15.76 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.66 billion. A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S had a return on equity of 6.48% and a net margin of 6.82%. Analysts expect that A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S will post 1.46 EPS for the current year. About A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S ( Get Free Report A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ocean transport and logistics business in Denmark and internationally. It operates through Ocean, Logistics & Services, Terminals, and Towage & Maritime Services segments. The Ocean segment is involved in container shipping activities, including demurrage and detention, terminal handling, documentation and container services, and container storage, as well as transshipment hubs. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Titans stun Texans as battered Will Levis hangs in to help Tennessee winBERLIN (AP) — Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor in protest. Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalize the country’s stagnant economy. Musk's guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag — a sister publication of POLITICO owned by the Axel Springer Group — published in German over the weekend, was the second time this month he supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD. “The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the last spark of hope for this country," Musk wrote in his translated commentary. He went on to say the far-right party “can lead the country into a future where economic prosperity, cultural integrity and technological innovation are not just wishes, but reality.” The Tesla Motors CEO also wrote that his investment in Germany gave him the right to comment on the country's condition. The AfD is polling strongly, but its candidate for the top job, Alice Weidel , has no realistic chance of becoming chancellor because other parties refuse to work with the far-right party. An ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the technology billionaire challenged in his opinion piece the party's public image. “The portrayal of the AfD as right-wing extremist is clearly false, considering that Alice Weidel, the party’s leader, has a same-sex partner from Sri Lanka! Does that sound like Hitler to you? Please!” Musk’s commentary has led to a debate in German media over the boundaries of free speech, with the paper's own opinion editor announcing her resignation, pointedly on Musk's social media platform, X. “I always enjoyed leading the opinion section of WELT and WAMS. Today an article by Elon Musk appeared in Welt am Sonntag. I handed in my resignation yesterday after it went to print," Eva Marie Kogel wrote. The newspaper was also attacked by politicians and other media for offering Musk, an outsider, a platform to express his views, in favor of the AfD. Candidate for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, of the Christian Democratic Union, said Sunday that Musk's comments were “intrusive and presumptuous”. He was speaking to the newspapers of the German Funke Media Group. Co-leader of the Social Democratic Party, Saskia Esken said that “Anyone who tries to influence our election from outside, who supports an anti-democratic, misanthropic party like the AfD, whether the influence is organized by the state from Russia or by the concentrated financial and media power of Elon Musk and his billionaire friends on the Springer board, must expect our tough resistance,” according to the ARD national public TV network. Musk's opinion piece in the Welt am Sonntag was accompanied by a critical article by the future editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Jan Philipp Burgard. “Musk’s diagnosis is correct, but his therapeutic approach, that only the AfD can save Germany, is fatally wrong,” Burgard wrote. Responding to a request for comment from the German Press Agency, dpa, the current editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Ulf Poschardt, and Burgard — who is due to take over on Jan. 1 — said in a joint statement that the discussion over Musk's piece was "very insightful. Democracy and journalism thrive on freedom of expression.” “This will continue to determine the compass of the “world” in the future. We will develop “Die Welt” even more decisively as a forum for such debates,” they wrote to dpa.

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Trump is ‘100% serious’ about acquiring Greenland, Panama Canal, say sources close to prez-electNEW YORK , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape - The global contract cleaning services market size is estimated to grow by USD 145.92 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 6.28% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecast and historic data on regions,market segments, customer landscape, and companies- Click for the snapshot of this report Region Outlook 1. North America - North America is estimated to contribute 35%. To the growth of the global market. The Contract Cleaning Services Market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels from 2017 to 2027. The contract cleaning services market in North America is experiencing significant growth due to several key factors. Construction activities have seen an unprecedented rise, leading to an increase in the number of residential and commercial projects. Additionally, the growing number of dual-income households necessitates the need for professional cleaning services. Affordable housing schemes and attractive home loan offers from banks have resulted in residential construction projects. Government subsidies for first-time homebuyers further boost this trend. These factors collectively contribute to the increasing demand for contract cleaning services in North America . For more insights on North America's significant contribution along with the market share of rest of the regions and countries - Download a FREE Sample Segmentation Overview 1.1 Commercial 1.2 Industrial 1.3 Residential 2.1 Window cleaning service 2.2 Carpet cleaning service 2.3 Upholstery cleaning service 2.4 Others 3.1 North America 3.2 Europe 3.3 APAC 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Fastest growing segment: The commercial segment, which includes hospitality establishments, spas and salons, food service establishments, hospitals and healthcare centers, institutions, and offices, is the primary driver of the contract cleaning services market. This segment is expected to experience significant growth due to the increasing demand for cleaning services from commercial office buildings and healthcare organizations, particularly in the APAC region. The healthcare sector's contribution to the market is anticipated to be substantial due to mandatory government standards for clean healthcare facilities. The hospitality industry, a significant end-user of contract cleaning services, is expanding, with numerous hotel projects underway in emerging economies like India , China , and Middle Eastern countries. For instance, RARE India and Radisson Hotel Group have recently announced new hotel projects. Additionally, the Americas' hotel industry is expected to grow further, with leading global hotel industry players launching new hotel chains. The increase in the number of restaurants, hotels, and commercial establishments worldwide will continue to drive the demand for contract cleaning services. The services sector's growing contribution to GDP indicates the sector's expansion, leading to an increase in offices and commercial establishments and further strengthening the demand for contract cleaning services. Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Research Analysis Contract cleaning services play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment for business organizations. These services help ensure employee wellness and workplace sustainability by addressing various cleaning needs such as floor cleaning, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and window cleaning. The use of advanced cleaning robotics enhances cleaning efficiency and reduces the workload on employees. Commercial establishments, including offices, retail spaces, and under-construction units, benefit from contract cleaning services to manage debris, dust, oil spills, and other forms of dirt. Infrastructure development projects also rely on these services to maintain Green working environments. Domestic labor is being gradually replaced by professional contract cleaning services in emerging nations, leading to a high penetration rate in these markets. Contract cleaning services are essential for maintaining a clean and healthy workplace, ensuring business continuity, and enhancing the overall image of an organization. Market Overview Contract cleaning services play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment for business organizations across various industries. The efficiency of these services is essential for workplace wellness and productivity. Floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, carpet cleaning, and window cleaning are some of the key services offered by contract cleaning providers. The frequency of services can range from daily to annually, depending on the specific needs of the commercial or industrial establishment. Sustainability and green cleaning are becoming increasingly important, with the adoption of natural products such as vinegar, baking soda, and lemons. However, it is essential to consider the potential use of harmful chemicals, carcinogens, and allergens in cleaning products. Workplace sanitation and hygiene are critical, especially in light of the current economy and potential outbreaks of germs leading to sick days and legal repercussions. Contractual agreements with service providers must outline the type and frequency of services required, as well as the use of eco-friendly cleaning products. Construction activities, renovation projects, and infrastructure development also require specialized cleaning services. Green working environments are becoming a priority for businesses, with a focus on workplace sustainability and employee wellness. Automated cleaning robots and in-house cleaning services are also gaining popularity. The penetration rate of contract cleaning services is high in industries such as office buildings, educational institutions, hotels and restaurants, retail outlets, and manufacturing facilities. Domestic labor and emerging nations offer opportunities for growth in the contract cleaning services market. The use of online dashboards and SOPs/guidelines can help ensure consistent service quality and adherence to legal requirements. In summary, contract cleaning services are essential for maintaining a clean, hygienic, and sustainable work environment. The use of eco-friendly products and automation is becoming increasingly important, with a focus on workplace wellness and productivity. The market for contract cleaning services is diverse and includes various industries, frequencies, and service types. Start exploring market insights by Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Key Topics Covered: 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 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor 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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Receiver KaVontae Turpin nearly cost the Dallas Cowboys dearly in their frantic 34-26 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. And then, he turned into the beleaguered Cowboys' hero. With 3:02 on the lock, the speedy returner muffed a Commanders kickoff with his team clinging to a 20-17 victory. Backed up to his own goal line, Turpin picked up the ball and accelerated. After coming face-to-face with the return team around the 20, the Cowboys ' return man hit a vicious spin to create space and burst towards the sidelines. Turpin used his elite speed to cruise into the endzone and give his side a 27-17 victory to seemingly put the game out of reach. Fox commentator Joe Davis could hardly contain himself on the call. Baker Mayfield adds to Giants embarrassment with ruthless Tommy DeVito celebration Michael Strahan forced to correct Terry Bradshaw on FOX NFL Sunday after confusing Chiefs remark “Line drive to Turpin and it bounces through his leg, here he comes...KeVontae Turpin, spinning free, HERE HE GOES! Fastest man in the NFL, KevTontae Turpin, takes it all the way, touchdown Dallas!" Davis referenced how Turpin hit a top-speed of 22.36 MPH last week, the fastest mark by any player in the NFL this season. Turpin's return on Sunday was the first kickoff return touchdown of his career. The 28-year-old special teamer was a Pro Bowler in 2022 and has one of the more unique stories in the NFL. KaVontae Turpin goes 99 yards for the TD : #DALvsWAS on FOX : https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/IiHNVZAnt5 — NFL (@NFL) November 24, 2024 He was a star returner at TCU, returning six kicks for touchdowns. Turpin went undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft and embarked on a nomadic semi-professional career in amateur football. The Cowboys specialist spent time in the Indoor Football League, the United Football League, and with the Panther Wroclaw in Poland before earning a spot in Dallas. Somehow, Turpin's dramatic touchdown was hardly the most bizarre play from the end of the Cowboys-Commanders contest. Washington scored on the ensuing drive to cut the score to 27-20 and forced Dallas to punt. With 21 seconds left, quarterback Jayden Daniels connected with receiver Terry McLaurin for an improbable 86-yard touchdown to put the Commanders down one... only for kicker Austin Siebert to miss his second extra point of the game (courtesy of a poor snap). Dallas returned the ensuing onside kick for a score to ice the game at 34-26, though Daniels and company had one attempted shot at a hail mary which ended in an interception. Considering the contest stood 3-3 at halftime, it's quite surprising how Cowboys-Commanders turned into arguably the game of the year.Job market jitters real for some mid-career Minnesotans and recent gradsDubai Weeklys Unveils Highlights of Winter City Expo 2024 and New Year's Eve 2025

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