Only one in 250 Britons is willing to pay average heat pump costBUCHAREST - Several thousand rallied in Romania on Dec 5 in support of a pro- European presidential candidate a few days before key elections, fearing their democratic rights were under threat. Around 3,000 gathered at University Square in the capital Bucharest, waving European Union flags and chanting “Freedom” and “Europe”. In the first-round on Nov 24, far-right outsider Calin Georgescu, a past admirer of Russian President Vladimir Putin, took the most votes, sparking fears about the future of the EU and Nato member and triggering protests especially among young people. Mr Georgescu is to face Elena Lasconi, the leader of the centrist, pro-EU USR party, in a run-off on Dec 8. “I fear that democracy is going to disappear in this country and this is what I don’t want,” said Ms Liliana Rotaru, who works in the banking sector. “I trust my people and hope that they will choose wisely and vote for the European Union and Nato,” the 50-year-old added. “So that means for Mrs Lasconi.” Another protester, Mr Radu Bourceanu, who works in human resources, said the protesters gathered to show “we are pro European”, but said it was hard to predict the outcome of the Dec 8 vote “because, we have a mass manipulation through diverse, social media apps.” Romanian authorities have pointed to “massive” social media promotion, “manipulated” influencers and cyberattacks, as they declassified documents detailing allegations against Mr Georgescu and Russia. “I’m really anxious, and I do really hope that democracy will win and the Russian influence will not prevail in Romanian elections,” said Ms Laura Boncu, 33. “I don’t know how our future will look if the Russian candidate, the pro-Russian candidate, wins,” she said. “I’m here to show that Romania is still a democracy, and we’re fighting and we’re showing up to be able to live tomorrow in a democracy.” Mr Georgescu has in recent days avoided answering questions about his previous praise for Mr Putin and his “Russian wisdom”. A critic of the EU and Nato, he says he does not want to leave either grouping but wants to put Romania “on the world map”. AFP
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At a town hall meeting with the bureau workforce, Mr Wray said he would be stepping down “after weeks of careful thought”. Mr Wray’s intended resignation is not unexpected considering that Mr Trump had picked Mr Patel for the role in his new administration. Mr Wray had previously been named by Mr Trump and began the 10-year term — a length meant to insulate the agency from the political influence of changing administrations — in 2017, after Mr Trump fired then-FBI director James Comey. Mr Trump had demonstrated his anger with Mr Wray on multiple occasions, including after Mr Wray’s congressional testimony in September. “My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day,” Mr Wray told agency employees. “In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.” Mr Wray continued: “It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway — this is not easy for me. I love this place, I love our mission, and I love our people — but my focus is, and always has been, on us and doing what’s right for the FBI.” Mr Wray received a standing ovation following his remarks before a standing-room-only crowd at FBI headquarters and some in the audience cried, according to an FBI official who was not authorised to discuss the private gathering and spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press. Mr Trump applauded the news on social media, calling it “a great day for America as it will end the weaponisation of what has become known as the United States Department of Injustice” and saying that Mr Patel’s confirmation will begin “the process of Making the FBI Great Again”. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr Patel would herald a radical leadership transformation at the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency. He has advocated shutting down the FBI’s Washington headquarters and called for ridding the federal government of “conspirators”, raising alarm that he might seek to wield the FBI’s significant investigative powers as an instrument of retribution against Mr Trump’s perceived enemies. Mr Patel said in a statement Wednesday that he was looking forward to “a smooth transition. I will be ready to serve the American people on day one”.
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NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEALWELL AI Inc. (" HEALWELL " or the " Company ") AIDX HWAIF , a data science and AI company focused on preventative care, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an amended agreement pursuant to which Eight Capital and Scotiabank, as lead underwriters and joint bookrunners, together with a syndicate of underwriters (collectively, the " Underwriters "), will purchase, by way of a private placement on a "bought deal" basis (i) 12,500,000 subscription receipts of the Company (the " Subscription Receipts "),at a price of $2.00 per Subscription Receipt (the " Subscription Receipt Issue Price "); and (ii) 31,250 convertible debentures of the Company (the " Convertible Debentures ") at a price per Convertible Debenture of $960, for aggregate gross proceeds of $55,000,000. Each Subscription Receipt will entitle the holder thereof to receive, upon satisfaction of the Release Conditions (as defined below), for no additional consideration, one unit of the Company consisting of one Class A Subordinate Voting Share (each, a " Share ") and one-half of one Share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at a price of $2.50 for a period of 36 months following the closing of the Offering. The gross proceeds of the Subscription Receipt portion of the Offering, less 50% of the Underwriters' cash commission and certain expenses of the Underwriters, will be deposited in escrow on closing of the Offering until the satisfaction of certain release conditions, including that all conditions precedent to the Transaction (as defined below) have been met (the " Release Conditions "). In the event that the Release Conditions have not been satisfied prior to 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver Time) on June 30, 2025, or the Company advises the Underwriters or announces to the public that it does not intend to satisfy the Release Conditions or that the Transaction has been terminated, the aggregate issue price of the Subscription Receipts (plus any interest earned thereon) shall be returned to the applicable holders of the Subscription Receipts, and such Subscription Receipts shall be automatically cancelled and be of no further force and effect. The Convertible Debentures will be issued with a 4% original issue discount and will be convertible into Shares at a price of $2.40 per Share. The Company may force the conversion of all of the principal amount of the then outstanding Convertible Debentures at a price of $2.40 per Share on not less than 30 days' notice should, at any time following the date that is 4 months and 1 day following the issue date, the daily volume weighted average trading price of the Shares be greater than $3.85 for any 10 consecutive trading days. The Convertible Debentures will bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 30 and December 31 of each year, beginning on June 30, 2025. The Convertible Debentures will mature on December 31, 2029, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed, or converted in accordance with their terms. The Convertible Debentures will not be redeemable at the Company's option prior to December 31, 2027. On or after January 1, 2028, the Convertible Debentures will be redeemable at the Company's option, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 110% of the principal amount of the Convertible Debentures to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. The Company has granted the Underwriters an option to offer for sale up to an additional 15% of the Subscription Receipts, exercisable in whole or in part at any time for a period of up to 48 hours prior to the closing date. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to partially fund the cash portion of the purchase price for the Company's acquisition of Orion Health Holdings Limited (the " Transaction "), as described in greater detail in the Company's press release dated December 16, 2024. Completion of the Offering will be subject to various conditions, including the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange. As the number of Shares to be issued in the Transaction and the Offering will exceed 25% of the number of HEALWELL's current issued and outstanding Shares, HEALWELL is required to obtain shareholder approval from shareholders holding at least a majority of the voting power of the Company. Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about January 7, 2025. Dr. Alexander Dobranowski Chief Executive Officer HEALWELL AI Inc. About HEALWELL HEALWELL is a healthcare artificial intelligence company focused preventative care. Its mission is to improve healthcare and save lives through early identification and detection of disease. Using its own proprietary technology, the Company is developing and commercializing advanced clinical decision support systems that can help healthcare providers detect rare and chronic diseases, improve efficiency of their practice and ultimately help improve patient health outcomes. HEALWELL is executing a strategy centered around developing and acquiring technology and clinical sciences capabilities that complement the Company's road map. HEALWELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "AIDX" and on the OTC Exchange under the symbol "HWAIF". To learn more about HEALWELL, please visit https://healwell.ai/ . About ORION HEALTH Orion Health is a global healthcare technology company focused on reimagining healthcare for all. Orion Health is leading the change in digital health with health and care organizations to improve the wellbeing of every individual with our world leading Unified Healthcare Platform. Made up of a Virtuoso digital front door, Amadeus digital care record, and Orchestral health intelligence platform - each underpinned by extensive health and social data sets, machine learning, and 30 years of innovation focused purely on improving global well-being. www.orionhealth.com . Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release, constitute "forward-looking information" and "forward looking statements" (collectively, "forward looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and are based on assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements with respect to, among other things, the closing of the Transaction and the Offering and the terms on which each of them are expected to be completed. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by words or phrases such as "in the event", "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain future conditions, actions, events or results "will", "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "can" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon management's perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as a number of specific factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by HEALWELL as of the date of such statements, are outside of HEALWELL's control and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies which could result in the forward-looking statements ultimately being entirely or partially incorrect or untrue. Forward looking statements contained in this press release are based on various assumptions, including, but not limited to, the following: the parties' ability to satisfy any conditions precedent to completion of the Transaction and the Offering, including receipt of all shareholder, regulatory and TSX approvals; HEALWELL's ability to complete the Transaction and the Offering or to complete them on the terms described above; HEALWELL's ability to access sources of debt and equity financing to complete the acquisition and the terms on which such financing may be provided; the stability of general economic and market conditions; HEALWELL's ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations; HEALWELL's continued compliance with third party intellectual property rights; and that the risk factors noted below, collectively, do not have a material impact on HEALWELL's business, operations, revenues and/or results. By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections, or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. Known and unknown risk factors, many of which are beyond the control of HEALWELL, could cause the actual results of HEALWELL to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements, or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include but are not limited to those factors which are discussed under the section entitled "Risk Factors" in HEALWELL's most recent annual information form dated April 1, 2024, which is available under HEALWELL's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.com . The risk factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect HEALWELL and the reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that forward looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's expectations and plans relating to the future. HEALWELL disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. All of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. For more information: Pardeep S. Sangha Investor Relations, HEALWELL AI Inc. Phone: 604-572-6392 ir@healwell.ai © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Though the Carolina Panthers don't play the Dallas Cowboys until Sunday, they have already earned one notable achievement this week. For the first time in exactly two years , the Panthers are favored to win an NFL game. That's right: the Panthers, who are 2.5-point favorites against Dallas, have previously been underdogs in every single one of their past 33 matchups. The last time they were favored was Week 15 of the 2022 season, when they played the Pittsburgh Steelers and promptly lost 24-16. With the Cowboys decimated by injuries while the Panthers have been markedly more competitive in recent weeks, this seems a good time for that streak to end. Carolina has taken one-possession losses in each of its past three contests , all to playoff-level opponents. Quarterback Bryce Young, the top overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has finally begun to show signs of living up to his hype while Chuba Hubbard has been a revelation in the backfield this season. For the first time in several seasons, it seems as if there may be hope for the future in Carolina. If the Panthers win and cover the spread on Sunday, it will be the first time they've done so as favorites since September of 2021 against the Houston Texans . The Panthers won that Week 3 matchup 24-9, improving them to 3-0 on the season. That may have been the last time they were considered a competitive franchise. Attention regarding football in North Carolina this week is mostly centered around legendary coach Bill Belichick's surprising move to Chapel Hill. But it could be the Panthers who are slowly climbing out of the darkness.VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his fellow premiers and the federal government have hatched a game plan to fight U.S. tariffs, with conservative premiers lobbying Republican counterparts, left-leaning provincial leaders courting the Democrats, and Ottawa focusing on president-elect Donald Trump. The premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talked about using their political diversity and connections to thwart the prospect of Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, Eby said Thursday in a year-end interview. He said it was discussed that conservative premiers Danielle Smith in Alberta, Doug Ford in Ontario and Nova Scotia’s Tim Houston are well-placed to lobby Republican governors and business leaders. Eby said as a New Democrat he will likely have more in common with Democrat governors and business leaders from the West Coast states. “I can easily have conversations with governors and businesses down the West Coast of the U.S., where we have close relationships and our politics are very similar,” he said. “Premier Smith can have conversations with Republican governors. That would be more challenging for me, and (she) would have more connections potentially with the Trump administration than an NDP administration in B.C. would.” He said a meeting last week between the premiers and Trudeau discussed Canada’s diversity of representation, and how it could bring leverage and advantages in tariff talks. “It’s interesting, there was a lot of talk about what unity means in terms of Canada’s response to the tariffs,” he said. “There’s obviously a diversity of views around the Council of the Federation table of all the premiers. Certainly, mine is not the same as Premier Smith’s or Premier Ford’s or Premier Houston’s, and that diversity of views is actually potentially a significant strength for us as we enter into these discussions.” Eby also said he was prepared to appear on American’s right-leaning Fox News TV network, as did premiers Ford and Smith. “Anything that I can do to support the national effort to protect the families in Canada from the impact of tariffs and also families in the U.S. from those unjustified tariffs,” he said. “Absolutely, if I thought it was helpful.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 5, 2024. Note to readers: This is a corrected story. A previous version said Tim Houston’s first name was John.
By JESSICA DAMIANO Some homeowners gaze out their windows and see lush and beautiful gardens . Others would like to see lush and beautiful gardens but instead are greeted by overgrown, dead or otherwise messy landscapes. Related Articles Things To Do | Exhausted by political news? TV ratings and new poll say you’re not alone Things To Do | Free Daily Horoscope for December 26 Things To Do | A preview of some stunning hotels and resorts opening in 2025 Things To Do | 12 sexy Christmas movies to stream this ho-ho-holiday season Things To Do | This condiment is the only sauce you’ll need to hack the holidays Whether you’ve inherited a neglected garden from a previous homeowner or have been too busy to keep on top of maintenance, don’t despair: Devising a game plan now can set you up for a much better view by next winter. As with most seemingly hopeless tasks, breaking the process down into small steps performed over time will help make the project manageable. First, grab a notepad and take a walk around the garden. Assess each section, determining which plants can be saved, which need to go and which require attention. Make a list now. Dead and invasive plants , as well as weeds , should be first on the chopping block. If the weather allows, dig them out, removing as much of their root systems as possible. Otherwise, tackle this first in spring. Next, remove and give away otherwise-healthy plants that you don’t want. Online buy-nothing groups and neighborhood pages are great places to find takers . Many will even be willing to do the digging if it means getting a free plant. If the property has been overrun with a thicket of plants, shrubs, trees and vines that have grown wild, a chainsaw, brush mower or brush grubber may be in order. If you’re dealing with a lot of weeds or want to create new garden beds in a lawn, you can smother the existing vegetation rather than dig it up. Determine the shape and size of the bed or border, and cover that area with cardboard or thick layers of newspaper. This can be done now, topped with 3 inches of compost and 2 inches of mulch, and left to sit over winter. It can also wait until planting time. When you’re ready to plant, you’ll be cutting root-size holes in the cardboard for your plants. Most weeds will be suppressed, but some may sneak through and require pulling or more cardboard. Healthy but overgrown or unproductive deciduous shrubs (the types that lose their leaves) can be rejuvenated by pruning . Do this when branches are bare in late winter. Choosing a method will require weighing aesthetics against rebound time and deciding which is right for you. The fastest (but most severe) method would be to cut the whole plant down just above ground level. It’s scary, but most shrubs can handle this and will bounce back stronger. If retaining height in the garden is important, you can opt to prune each branch or stem individually at uneven heights. Or cut back one-third of the plant’s branches each year for three years. The latter would have the least drastic effect but require the most patience. Evergreen trees and shrubs should only undergo selective pruning (the shortening of individual branches). Take care to avoid over-shearing or creating holes in needled evergreen plants and trees; with the exception of yews, they won’t fill back in . Now that you have a clean canvas, turn your attention to the soil. Test the soil’s pH to ensure it’s within range for the plants you plan to add. Test kits are available at local and online garden retailers. Your local cooperative extension service may provide testing and soil-amendment advice for a nominal fee. If indicated, incorporate lime or elemental sulfur into the soil to raise or lower its pH, following package instructions. If the soil is hard and compacted, use a core aerator or long-handled garden fork to create 2-3-inch holes through which air and water can enter. Finally, spread a 2-to-3-inch layer of compost or well-rotted manure over the area. As it decomposes, nutrients will work their way into the soil. After completing the above steps, it will be time to plant your new garden. If by summer you’re not yet ready to plant, apply mulch or use annuals to protect the bare soil. When you’re ready to plant new trees , shrubs and/or perennials, carefully select varieties that will not run rampant. Dig holes just as deep as their roots but twice as wide and space them appropriately to allow for their mature sizes. For the lowest maintenance going forward, consider hardy, pollinator-friendly , drought-tolerant native plants. Incorporate non-invasive groundcovers into beds to serve as a natural mulch and discourage weeds – remember, if you don’t plant something in bare spots, God will. While you wait for groundcovers to fill in, apply 2-to-3 inches of mulch between and around plants to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, keep soil temperatures even and protect tender roots. It might take a year or two — or longer, depending on your schedule and ability, but a step-by-step approach will avoid overwhelm and provide a steady stream of small wins as you approach your goal. Jessica Damiano writes weekly gardening columns for the AP and publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter. You can sign up here for weekly gardening tips and advice. For her favorite tools and gear of the past year, see her 2024 gardening gift guide. For more AP gardening stories, go to https://apnews.com/hub/gardening .Naeher: 'Nervous' to tell Hayes about retiringEgypt, Saudi Arabia Explore Pharmaceutical Cooperation
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No charges will be brought after the death of a mum and son from Manchester, who died in an avalanche whilst on a family skiing holiday in the Alps. A coroner ruled on Wednesday, November 27 that the deaths of Katherine 'Kate' Vokes and her son Archie Vokes were a "tragic accident". 54-year-old Kate and 22-year-old Archie both died in the tragedy near Mont Blanc in France, three days after Christmas in 2023, Manchester Evening News reports. The mother and son were both rescued from the slopes following the horror in an off-piste area in the resort of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, however they could not be saved. Kate, who was a businesswoman, was described as someone who "played a significant role in Manchester" and who was also a "great champion of many social and cultural causes" in the city. Archie, who lived with the family in Didsbury, was a personal trainer. The inquest into their deaths, which was held at South Manchester Coroner's Court in Stockport, heard how they were both "experienced skiers" and were "familiar" with the area where they were holidaying. However they became "caught up" in an avalanche that struck in the area on December 28, 2023. After the avalanche at around 3:30pm local time, they were found after five hours of searching by 20 first responders and two helicopters, French media said at the time. The medical cause of their deaths given at the inquest was asphyxia. Following the tragedy, local officials had said the avalanche began at an altitude of around 2,300 metres and travelled around 400 metres. They added it may have been triggered by another party of skiers at a higher altitude. The Bonneville public prosecutor's office said a manslaughter investigation had been opened by police in nearby Chamonix. However, at the inquests this morning (Wednesday), Senior Coroner Alison Mutch said: "The French authorities have indicated they are not going to be prosecuting anyone in relation to the matters. It is the view of the French authorities that this appears to be a tragic accident. It's very sad and I think just a very difficult situation for all." Recording conclusions of accidental death, Ms Mutch said: "It is very clear the French authorities have investigated the circumstances. The indication is there are to be no proceedings in that country. The evidence I have is that Katherine Vokes and Archie Vokes were experienced skiers who on the day in question were struck by an avalanche and very sadly lost their lives as the consequence of asphyxia." She added: "I would like to take this opportunity to extend my condolences to both the family of Archie and Katherine Vokes at the loss of two much loved family members, whilst doing an activity they were clearly very experienced at and gained a significant amount of enjoyment from." No family were present at the short hearing. Following the tragedy, they said in a statement: "We are beyond heartbroken at the loss of our beloved, wonderful Kate and Archie. Words cannot express how terrible we all feel nor the hole in our lives that has been left by this tragic accident. We kindly ask for privacy as we grieve together as a family." A large number of other tributes were paid to them. Scunthorpe born Kate – whose maiden name was Oglesby - was a director at the family-owned Bruntwood property company. She was also chair of the Oglesby Charitable Trust, deputy chair of the Royal Exchange Theatre and a trustee of charities Shared Health and Focused Care. Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig said Ms Vokes would be "very sadly missed" in the city. "This is a terrible tragedy and our hearts go out to Kate and Archie's family and friends on their loss," she said. "Kate Vokes played a significant role in Manchester and was a great champion of many social and cultural causes in our city. "She was known for her passion, commitment and energy." The Royal Exchange said she was a "remarkable woman" and a "tireless supporter" of the venue. "We are absolutely devastated to hear the news of the death of our deputy chair Kate Vokes and her son Archie in such tragic circumstances," they said. "Kate was our dear friend, colleague and tireless supporter. She was remarkable. Our love and thoughts are with her family at this incredibly sad time." Archie was a personal trainer at Form in Manchester, and in the previous year had achieved his level one ski instructor qualification in Canada. Bruntwood said: "Kate dedicated over two decades to Bruntwood, contributing significantly in various capacities. Kate was not only a tremendous colleague, but also a nurturing mentor, a considerate friend, and a true inspiration to so many within our business. "Archie was known by many at Bruntwood, who knew him well as a warm, welcoming and hardworking young man; a credit to Kate, her husband, Phil, and his brother, Charlie. Kate and Archie were loved and respected so much by so many and will be missed deeply by us all."
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