50jili download for android latest version Soccer-Villa end winless run with nervy win over BrentfordDr Troy Baisden. Photo: Waikato University By Pretoria Gordon and Mary Argue of RNZ Changes to a critical science fund are short-sighted and will have negative effects on universities' ability to carry out research in humanities and social sciences, a senior academic at Victoria University says. But a business group said the changes to the Marsden Fund were the right move - and would boost productivity, living standards and economic growth. Science, Innovation and Technology minister Judith Collins on Wednesday announced changes to the fund, which is administered by the Royal Society and provides grants for scientific research. Collins said humanities and social sciences would no longer be supported, and the independent panels that made funding decisions would be disbanded by next year, as part of a "more strategic approach to science funding across the board". Every application for funding must now describe its potential to generate economic, environmental, or health benefits for New Zealand, and 50 percent of grants from the Marsden Fund each year must have the potential for economic benefit. Association of Scientists co-president Dr Troy Baisden told RNZ's Morning Report programme today the move was a "very dangerous problem" that all scientists were worried about. "This is just ill-informed. "If we undermine the foundation of everything that we do, the things that everyone wants from science fall down with the foundations, and this is a change that undermines the norms that underlie these sort of fundamental research systems throughout the world." Baisden said New Zealand had an odd system for funding research and the amounts awarded were only enough to get started, not completely fund things. "This government has a mandate to rebuild the economy and it is critical that we spend taxpayers money on research that can generate real benefit to New Zealand," the minister told RNZ. "It is also important to note that only 50 percent of funding needs to show economic benefit, the Marsden Fund will continue to support blue-skies research that advances new ideas, innovation and creativity and where the benefit may not be immediately apparent." Professor Nic Rawlence. Photo: supplied Morning Report "They do vitally important research we think." Many of the projects were very collaborative, he said. He pointed to work on the New Zealand wars, or investigating the barriers to vaccine uptake, or climate mitigation. "The archaeology example, we are looking at how Māori and Pakeha lived in New Zealand, how their societies functioned and if we don't learn from history were doomed to repeat it, which will have big economic impacts." Without the Marsden Fund there were no other funding options, Rawlence said. "The danger here is with humanities and social sciences funding being scrapped... that could result in a brain drain with people going overseas." In 2024, the amount of Marsden funding available was approximately $77.7 million. The Royal Society, which has administered investment of the Marsden Fund on behalf of the New Zealand Government for 30 years, said it would be assessing the broader implications of these changes. President Dame Jane Harding said it would continue to work to support the social sciences and humanities through a range of mechanisms in addition to funding. "Increasingly it is understood that research needed to generate benefits for our country will need to be interdisciplinary, integrating knowledge from experts in the social sciences and humanities with science, engineering, and technology. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Margaret Hyland. Photo: supplied Surprise and concern An email sent to all Victoria University staff from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Margaret Hyland said it had taken the whole sector by surprise. "We have fundamental concerns about the changes, which we believe are short-sighted and will have significant negative effects on all universities' ability to carry out valuable and critical research in humanities and social sciences." She said all universities in New Zealand were united in their condemnation of the changes. "We know that humanities and social sciences research is hugely valuable to us as a university, and necessary for the well-being of society in general. "We'll be doing everything in our power to ensure such valuable research is supported." Hyland told RNZ she stood by her statement. "It was our response to learning about the changes and we wanted our people to know of our level of concern and unwavering support for our researchers." A statement from Universities New Zealand said the announcement was very concerning. While investment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines were important for shorter-term economic benefit, it said, longer-term transformation of innovation and the lifting of productivity required social and culture change also. "We know that government fu nding is tight, and we know that government has to be able to defend where taxpayer money is going. But the answer is not to cut out the humanities and social sciences from the Marsden Fund." 'The right move' Catherine Beard. Photo: supplied BusinessNZ welcomed the change, with advocacy director Catherine Beard calling it "the right move". "New Zealand continues to languish in the productivity space. It's a problem that can be partly solved through innovation. "Directing the Marsden Fund to focus more narrowly on research that will help to support high-tech, high-productivity, high-value businesses and jobs is the right move." New Zealand's research and development expenditure is growing, but is still well behind the OECD average, Beard said. "Setting clear expectations by funding research that can boost New Zealand's economy and living standards is a welcome step toward a better tomorrow." Labour's research, science and innovation spokesperson Dr Deborah Russell said New Zealand only spent half the OECD average for science, research, and development. "It's time the government saw research as a priority. "We want to keep talented people here, who contribute to the growth of New Zealand's knowledge base and economy. These cuts leave academics and researchers with fewer options, ... making them more likely to join the thousands of people leaving the country to pursue opportunities elsewhere. "Critical thinkers are essential to advancing our economy, protecting our environment, and building our cultural identity." However, the ACT Party said the changes would help the funding deliver long-term benefits for New Zealanders. "Politicians shouldn't decide which specific research projects are funded, but we have a duty to ensure taxpayer money is focused on research that delivers tangible benefits for society and the economy," science, innovation, and technology spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar said. Some projects were hard to justify to taxpayers who were struggling to afford the basics, she said. "Every dollar spent on these grants is a dollar that is not supporting research in the hard sciences, or for that matter, life-saving medicines, essential infrastructure, or tax relief for struggling households."

President Joe Biden pledged another 600 million US dollars (£472 million) on Wednesday for an ambitious multi-country rail project in Africa as one of the final foreign policy moves of his administration. Mr Biden told African leaders the resource-rich continent of more than 1.4 billion people had been “left behind for much too long”. “But not anymore,” Mr Biden added. “Africa is the future.” Mr Biden used the third and final day of a visit to Angola – his long-awaited, first trip to sub-Saharan Africa as president – to travel to the coastal city of Lobito and tour an Atlantic port terminal that’s part of the Lobito Corridor railway redevelopment. Mr Biden described it as the largest US investment in a train project outside America. The US and allies are investing heavily in the project that will refurbish nearly 1,200 miles of train lines connecting to the mineral-rich areas of Congo and Zambia in central Africa. The corridor, which likely will take years to complete, gives the US better access to cobalt, copper and other critical minerals in Congo and Zambia that are used in batteries for electric vehicles, electronic devices and clean energy technologies that Mr Biden said would power the future. China is dominant in mining in Congo and Zambia. The US investment has strategic implications for US-China economic competition, which went up a notch this week as they traded blows over access to key materials and technologies. The African leaders who met with Mr Biden on Wednesday said the railway corridor offered their countries a much faster route for minerals and goods – and a convenient outlet to Western markets. “This is a project that is full of hope for our countries and our region,” said Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, whose country has more than 70% of the word’s cobalt. “This is not just a logistical project. It is a driving force for economic and social transformation for millions of our people.” The leaders said the corridor should spur private-sector investment and improve a myriad of related areas like roads, communication networks, agriculture and clean energy technologies. For the African countries, it could create a wave of new jobs for a burgeoning young population. Cargo that once took 45 days to get to the US – usually involving trucks via South Africa – would now take around 45 hours, Mr Biden said. He predicted the project could transform the region from a food importer to exporter. It’s “something that if done right will outlast all of us and keep delivering for our people for generations to come,” he said. The announcement of an additional $600 million took the U.S.’s investment in the Lobito Corridor to 4.0 billion dollars (£3.15 billion).Bombas Black Friday sale: Take 20% off our favorite sock brand

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 4, 2024-- Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, surprised local customers by hosting pop-up giveaways throughout the Southeast following GivingTuesday. Today, on “WinningWednesday,” the grocer distributed $50,000 in gift cards, plus free private label products across five store locations to thank loyal customers for saving with its award-winning Rewards program. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Southeastern Grocers brightened the holiday season today for its shoppers with festive freebies, including $100 gift cards and reusable tote bags stuffed with items from the grocer’s award-winning line of Own Brand products. The jolly giveaway spread holiday cheer across five Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations in the Southeast. (Photo: Business Wire) The first 100 customers that arrived at each of the designated Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie locations received a free $100 gift card and reusable tote bag stuffed with items from the grocer’s award-winning line of Own Brand products. The giveaway events delighted customers in Jacksonville, South Pasadena, Hallandale and Kenner, Louisiana, to help them fill their stockings – and their grocery carts – just in time for the holidays. “The holiday season brings abundant joy and celebration, but we know it can also present challenges for families navigating extra costs. That’s why we are proud to spread holiday cheer today, making the season brighter and budgets lighter for our valued customers. Year-round, we are committed to helping neighbors stretch every dollar further while putting delicious, nourishing meals on the table. With our Rewards program, customers can unwrap exclusive savings right at their fingertips – because at Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, loyalty truly pays off!” Included in Newsweek’s list of for the fourth consecutive year, the grocer’s Rewards program provides customers with exclusive digital coupons and personalized rewards, including a free birthday gift and special percent back offers. Accessible through the grocer’s mobile apps and online, the Rewards program also gives access to weekly deals and allows customers to earn points for every shopping trip, which can be redeemed for money off groceries. The average Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customer saves more than 19% by utilizing the grocer’s award-winning Rewards apps. 1 The Harveys and Winn-Dixie Rewards apps also provide additional benefits to plan ahead of time with the ability to view weekly ads, build shopping lists and view recipe inspiration. Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores also offer delivery and curbside pickup, making the grocery shopping experience simple and more convenient than ever. Customers can shop online with the same great deals and have their orders delivered right to their doors in as little as two hours, or opt for easy curbside pickup at participating stores. SEG is committed to helping neighbors save significantly more time and money on their grocery shopping, recognizing that every minute and dollar counts during the holiday season. For more details on the Harveys and Winn-Dixie Rewards programs and to sign up, visit and . 1 Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is an omnichannel retailer serving customers in brick-and-mortar grocery stores and liquor stores, as well as online with convenient grocery delivery and curbside pickup throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie are well-known and well-respected regional brands with deep heritages, strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving back, talented and caring associates and a strong commitment to providing the best possible quality and value to customers. For more information, visit and . View source version on : CONTACT: For SEG interviews or images contact: Meredith Hurley Senior Director, Communications and Community (904) 370-6029 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY MEN RETAIL FOOD TECH FAMILY CONSUMER OTHER PHILANTHROPY PHILANTHROPY OTHER RETAIL SUPERMARKET FUND RAISING FOUNDATION WOMEN SENIORS SOURCE: Southeastern Grocers Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/04/2024 03:32 PM/DISC: 12/04/2024 03:32 PM

Video: Garrett Nussmeier Will Return to Brian Kelly, LSU; QB to Forego 2025 NFL DraftTyrese Hunter tossed in a game-high 26 points to lead Memphis to a 99-97 upset victory over No. 2 UConn on Monday in the first round of the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Hunter, who played at Iowa State and Texas before transferring to Memphis, made eight field goals with 7-of-10 3-point shooting. The Tigers (5-0) connected on 12 of their 22 3-point attempts in the win. UConn's Hassan Diarra made a free throw to cut the Memphis lead to 99-97 with 2.2 seconds left. He intentionally missed the second free throw and collected the loose ball, but his desperation shot was off the mark. It was 92-92 when UConn's Liam McNeeley was called for an offensive foul with 40.3 seconds left. UConn coach Dan Hurley received a technical for arguing the foul call, and PJ Carter made all four free throws to give the Tigers a four-point lead. Memphis, which squandered a 13-point lead with four minutes to play in regulation, received 22 points from PJ Haggerty, 19 from Colby Rogers and 14 from Dain Dainja. Memphis will play the winner of Monday night's game between Colorado and Michigan State in Tuesday's semifinals. UConn will face the loser of that contest. Tarris Reed Jr. had a team-high 22 points and a game-high 11 rebounds for UConn (4-1) before he fouled out with 3:18 to play. He made 10 of his 13 field goal attempts. Alex Karaban added 19 points for the Huskies. Jaylin Stewart scored a career-high 16 points, Diarra had 12 and McNeeley added 10. UConn trailed 82-79 after Diarra made two free throws with 24.2 seconds to play in regulation. The Huskies then forced a turnover and tied the game on a 3-pointer by Solo Ball with 1.2 on the clock. Although Memphis shot 56.5 percent from the field (13 for 23) and 50 percent from 3-point territory (5 for 10) in the first half, the game was tied 40-40 after 20 minutes. Neither team led by more than six points in the half. UConn received 29 points from its bench in the first half. Reed scored 15 of those points and Stewart supplied the other 14. --Field Level Media

Seibert misses an extra point late as the Commanders lose their 3rd in a row, 34-26 to the Cowboys LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Washington’s Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, Dallas’ Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick attempt for a touchdown, and the Cowboys pulled out a 34-26 victory Sunday that extended the Commanders’ skid to three games. Seibert was wide left on the point-after attempt following a bad snap. On the ensuing onside kick attempt, Juanyeh Thomas returned it 43 yards for a touchdown as the Cowboys ended their losing streak at five in improbable fashion. Earlier in the fourth quarter, KaVonte Turpin returned a kickoff 99 yards for a TD. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Suns expect Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal to play vs. Lakers

Srinagar, Nov 27: Realme has introduced the GT 7 Pro, a groundbreaking smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, marking a significant milestone in Indian mobile technology. The device boasts an impressive Antutu score of 3 million and features cutting-edge innovations including an AI Underwater Photography mode and NEXT AI system. The smartphone comes with a RealWorld Eco2 Display co-developed with Samsung Display, Sony IMX882 periscope camera, and advanced AI capabilities that transform user experience. It offers powerful performance with 120W SUPERVOOC charging and a 5800mAh battery. Available in Mars Orange and Galaxy Grey, the GT 7 Pro is priced at `56,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant and `62,999 for the 16GB+512GB model. Pre-bookings began on November 18, with the first sale scheduled for November 29 across Amazon.in, offline channels, and Realme’s website.

New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) India's 26 major listed real estate firms have sold properties worth nearly ₹ 35,000 crore during the September quarter with Godrej Properties reporting highest sales bookings. According to the data compiled from regulatory filings, the 26 major listed realty firms have reported a combined sales bookings of ₹ 34,985 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. Bulk of pre-sales (sales bookings) came from residential segment. In terms of sales bookings, Godrej Properties emerged as the largest listed player during July-September quarter with pre-sales of ₹ 5,198 crore. Mumbai-based Macrotech Developers Ltd, which sells properties under the Lodha brand, reported sales bookings of ₹ 4,290 crore during the quarter under review. Delhi-NCR-based Max Estates sold properties worth ₹ 4,100 crore, while Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates Projects Ltd clocked sales bookings of ₹ 4,022.6 crore during the quarter. Delhi-NCR based Signature Global achieved sales bookings of ₹ 2,780 crore in the September quarter, driven by strong demand for its housing projects at Gurugram. DLF Ltd, the country's largest realty firm in terms of market capitalisation, sales bookings declined sharply during the July-September period to ₹ 692 crore as it did not launch any new housing project. Among other major listed players, Bengaluru-based Brigade Enterprises Ltd reported a sales bookings of ₹ 1,821 crore during July-September period of this fiscal year, while Mumbai-based Oberoi Realty did pre-sales of ₹ 1,442.46 crore. Mumbai-based Aditya Birla Real Estate sold properties worth ₹ 1,412 crore. Bengaluru-based Puravankara Ltd and Sobha Ltd clocked sales bookings of ₹ 1,331 crore and ₹ 1,178.5 crore, respectively. Delhi-based TARC Ltd also performed well and achieved pre-sales of ₹ 1,012 crore during the September quarter. There were many players that reported sales between ₹ 500 crore and ₹ 1,000 crore during the second quarter of this fiscal year. Pune-based Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd sold properties worth ₹ 770 crore, while Mumbai-based Keystone Realtors (Rustomjee brand) achieved pre-sales of ₹ 700 crore. Delhi-based Ashiana Housing Ltd reported sales bookings of ₹ 673 crore during the September quarter while Bengaluru-based Shriram Properties clocked pre-sales of ₹ 568 crore. Mumbai-based firms Raymond Ltd and Sunteck Realty Ltd sold properties worth ₹ 562 crore and ₹ 524 crore, respectively. Among listed firms that booked less than ₹ 500 crore, Ahmedabad-based Arvind Smartspaces sold properties worth ₹ 464 crore during the July-September period. Mumbai-based Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd achieved a sales bookings of ₹ 397 crore. Mumbai-based realtors Arihant SuperstructuresLtd, Ajmera Realty & Infrastructure Ltd and Arkade Developers Ltd reported sales bookings of ₹ 270.8 crore, ₹ 254 crore and ₹ 215 crore, respectively. Suraj Estate Developers sold properties worth ₹ 107 crore, while Lucknow-based Eldeco Housing & Industries Ltd clocked pre-sales of ₹ 102.9 crore. Mumbai-based Equinox India Developments Ltd (earlier Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd) achieved pre-sales of mere ₹ 98 crore during the second quarter of this fiscal year. Sales bookings of many listed entities have declined in the second quarter of 2024-25 because of inauspicious Shraadh period, monsoon rain and also lack of regulatory approvals to launch their projects. For example, DLF Ltd's pre-sales plunged to ₹ 692 crore in the September quarter from ₹ 6,404 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal. Sales bookings data of many listed players was not available on the stock exchanges. Post-Covid pandemic, the residential real estate segment has revived strongly because of pent-up demand growing desire to have homeownership. Housing prices too have appreciated significantly. Housing market is witnessing a shift in consumer demand towards those realty companies and brands which have better track record of executing real estate projects. Real estate developers, which are not listed on stock exchanges, generally do not report their quarterly and annual sales bookings. Branded and reputed players, including both listed and unlisted ones, have benefited most in this revival cycle as homebuyers do not want to take risk of getting stuck in real estate projects after making payments. Thousands of buyers of many NCR-based builders, like Unitech and Jaypee Infratech, are stuck and fighting legal cases in real estate regulatory authorities at the state-level, tribunals, and courts.

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NoneFernanda Galan | (TNS) The Sacramento Bee Is your Thanksgiving turkey safe to eat? As poultry farms and dairies across California continue to battle bird flu outbreaks, residents may be worried about food safety this holiday season. Related Articles Health | Are you tracking your health with a device? Here’s what could happen with the data Health | Political stress: Can you stay engaged without sacrificing your mental health? Health | Trump chooses controversial Stanford professor Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH Health | Abortion bans could reverse decline in teen births, experts warn Health | Greeley Turkey Trot chairwoman raises awareness for women as she recovers from heart attack Highly pathogenic avian influenza surfaced in the United States in January 2022, the virus has been detected in wild birds and domestic poultry, according to the Fresno Bee’s previous reporting. As of Nov. 18, a total of 294 dairies in California were under quarantine due to the avian flu, state agriculture officials confirmed. More than 4 million turkeys and chickens have been killed at poultry ranches across the state in an attempt to stop the virus from spreading. Meanwhile, the bird flu virus was detected in a batch of raw milk from Raw Farm in Fresno County, the California Department of Public Health reported. The Fresno Bee talked to María Soledad, a food safety inspection service spokeswoman at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to learn more about the virus and how it affects food safety. What is bird flu? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, highly pathogenic avian influenza — also known as bird flu or H5N1 — is a highly contagious and often deadly disease primarily found in poultry. It is “caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5) and A (H7) viruses,” the agency said on its website. HPAI can spread from wild birds to domestic poultry and other animals. The virus can also infect humans in rare cases. “It is important to note that ‘highly pathogenic’ refers to severe impact in birds, not necessarily in humans,” the agency said. How is avian flu spread to humans? Unlike seasonal influenza viruses, which are typically contracted through human-to-human transmission, avian influenza viruses are spread by infected birds through saliva, mucus and feces, according to the CDC. The virus can also be present in the respiratory secretions, organs, blood, or body fluids of other infected animals — including milk. Human infections occur when the virus enters the eyes, nose or mouth, or is inhaled through airborne droplets, aerosol particles or dust. It can also be transmitted by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the face. “Illness in humans from avian influenza virus infections have ranged in severity from no symptoms or mild illness to severe disease that resulted in death,” the CDC said. Can I get bird flu from eating Thanksgiving turkey? “Consumers can safely enjoy turkey this holiday season,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wrote in an email to The Bee, noting that food safety inspectors examine turkeys for disease “before and after slaughter.” That includes your Thanksgiving bird. “The turkeys from farms with confirmed avian influenza don’t even get sent to slaughter,” Soledad said. “They are destroyed on premises.” During an avian flu outbreak, “The chance of infected poultry or eggs entering the food chain is low,” the FDA said on its website in April, “because of the rapid onset of symptoms in poultry as well as the safeguards in place, which include testing of flocks and federal inspection programs.” “When food is properly prepared and stored, the risk of consumers becoming infected with HPAI is reduced even further,” the FDA said. What’s the safest way to prepare turkey? UC Davis professor Linda J. Harris, who focuses on microbial food safety, says you should prepare your Thanksgiving turkey using four essential steps: clean, cook, chill and separate. Clean: Wash your hands, wash utensils and surfaces after each use. Wash fruits and vegetables. Cook: Food is safely cooked when the internal temperature is high enough to kill germs that can make you sick. Chill: Refrigerate perishable foods within two hours. Separate: Use separate cutting boards and plates for produce, meat, poultry, seafood and eggs. You can watch the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Holiday Food Safety video for tips on how to prepare a turkey the safe way, or check out the turkey recipe developed by the Partnership for Food Safety Education, a nonprofit organization that works to reduce food-borne illness risks. According to the USDA, any traces of highly pathogenic avian influenza in your turkey are inactivated when food reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. The USDA recommends following this rule anytime you’re preparing raw poultry, including chicken. On its Thanksgiving food safety website , the USDA has videos and information including calculators that help you determine the appropriate amount of time to thaw and cook your turkey. “Simply select your turkey’s weight, along with your preferred thawing and cooking methods, and you’ll immediately receive guidance on how to safely prepare your turkey this Thanksgiving!’ USDA congressional public affairs specialist Maria Machuca wrote in an email to The Bee. Can I get bird flu by drinking or cooking with milk? “There is no evidence that the virus can be transmitted to humans through properly prepared food,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on its website. Pasteurized milk and other dairy products are safe to consume and cook with, according to Hebah Ghanem, infectious disease specialist at University of California San Francisco, Fresno. “The most important thing that it has to be pasteurized, because the virus is killed with heat,” Ghanem told The Bee. “Pasteurization of milk was adopted decades ago as a basic public health measure to kill dangerous bacteria and largely eliminate the risk of getting sick,” the FDA said on its website. Will eating eggs make me sick? All egg products are pasteurized as required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “This means that they have been rapidly heated and held at a minimum required temperature for a specified time to destroy bacteria,” the agency said. However, eggs that are still in their shells aren’t required to be pasteurized, leading to potential health risks if eaten raw or uncooked. What are avian flu symptoms? According to the CDC, avian flu symptoms in humans may include: Fever or feeling feverish or chills Eye redness or irritation Cough Sore throat Runny or stuff nose Muscle or body aches Headaches Tiredness How dangerous is HPAI for humans? California dairy workers infected with avian flu have experienced mild flu-like symptoms, The Bee previously reported. “All the cases that we have here in California are very mild,” Ghanem told the Fresno Bee in October. “They haven’t needed hospitalization.” What’s the best way to avoid the virus? To prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, people should avoid exposure to dead animals, Ghanem said in October. That includes wild birds, poultry, other domesticated birds and cows. People should also avoid exposure to animal feces as well as fluids. Here are other tips from Ghanem: Wash your hands Avoid contaminated surfaces and any other material that has been touched or is close to the infected animal Don’t drink raw milk. 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Dallas CowboysThanksgiving 2024. Well, well, well. Here we are again, a nation caught in the crosshairs of geography, politics, egos, moans, drones —and where the hell are we now? Our new president-elect has been declared immune, our country is not yet in tune — and how long will we rift and drift until things settle down? (After all, who would have ever imagined the word “subpoena” would become so common, spellcheck was no longer a necessity.) Gosh. So once again, it’s time for Sneed’s decades-old annual Thanksgiving Day gratitude list and a special hope for peace and civility at our Thanksgiving tables and a focus on the joy of simple abundance and the gift of life. Here goes: Family. However you find it. But do find it. Living in the present; finding joy in the past. Taking chances. The brilliant Cher film “Moonstruck” and every gut laugh in it. The memory of mom’s Christmas mincemeat pie. Laughter ... and watching reruns of Detroit’s mid-1950’s “Soupy Sales” lunchtime TV kids show with “Soupy” and his hand puppet pals “Black Fang” and “White Tooth,” which morphed into a classic pie-in-the-face adult hit. OMG! Hysterical. Magical thinking. A dry martini. Memorizing a poem. Trusting someone enough to share a secret. Forgiveness. Empathy. Sanctuary. Hope. Listening. Peace. A new friend. A new perspective. Confidence. A sweet dream. Sunrise anywhere; the shimmering morning brilliance of a porch-laced spider’s web. Birds’ songs, especially the meadowlark, the sound of cuckoo birds on a dark Tuscan night. Good knees (please). Daydreaming. Whistling. Singing ... alone in the freedom of a car. Separating fools from folly. Catching the gently blowing cottonwood tree flotsam, once used as pillow stuffing. A kind heart. Courage. A good rain. Distant thunder. Fireflies, grasshoppers, the chirrup of crickets at night, the sudden hoot of an owl that doesn’t call my name. A cherished children’s book: “Tubby the Tuba,” the poet William Butler Yeats’ “The Song of Wandering Aengus,” writer Wallace Stegner’s Pulitzer prize winning novel: “Angle of Repose.” Trust. The comfort of animals. Curiosity. Dusk. Time off. Timeout. The written word. A Sunday newspaper, always. Truth. Candor. Tempered by understanding. Taking a hand, patting a shoulder, being there for someone, having someone there for you. Music. Silence. Walking in safety ... anywhere. Kindness. Giving. Sharing. Taking when necessary. Atonement. Curiosity. The gift of life. My country. The month of June, which was surely named for my mother. A father’s legacy: my garden. Childhood friends who remember what you were like back then. The Missouri River. Peonies. Wisconsin’s Cedar Crest butter pecan ice cream, the elusive maple nut ice cream made at Jilbert’s dairy in the Upper Peninsula of Marquette, Mich. The joy of wonderful neighbors. Sunflowers pointing up. Whistling in the dark. Laughing until it hurts. Calling Chicago my home and my heart since 1965; growing up on the miracle of a North Dakota prairie in the lilac-blooming late Spring. For all of this, I give thanks ... always. Finally, a reflective quote from the past in the midst of unsettled times by Trappist monk Thomas Merton, who faced despair in a powerful prayer ... hoping God would never leave him to face the unfaceable. “I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end ... Therefore, will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost ...” A Happy Thanksgiving everyone!Tyrese Hunter tossed in a game-high 26 points to lead Memphis to a 99-97 upset victory over No. 2 UConn on Monday in the first round of the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Hunter, who played at Iowa State and Texas before transferring to Memphis, made eight field goals with 7-of-10 3-point shooting. The Tigers (5-0) connected on 12 of their 22 3-point attempts in the win. UConn's Hassan Diarra made a free throw to cut the Memphis lead to 99-97 with 2.2 seconds left. He intentionally missed the second free throw and collected the loose ball, but his desperation shot was off the mark. It was 92-92 when UConn's Liam McNeeley was called for an offensive foul with 40.3 seconds left. UConn coach Dan Hurley received a technical for arguing the foul call, and PJ Carter made all four free throws to give the Tigers a four-point lead. Memphis, which squandered a 13-point lead with four minutes to play in regulation, received 22 points from PJ Haggerty, 19 from Colby Rogers and 14 from Dain Dainja. Memphis will play the winner of Monday night's game between Colorado and Michigan State in Tuesday's semifinals. UConn will face the loser of that contest. Tarris Reed Jr. had a team-high 22 points and a game-high 11 rebounds for UConn (4-1) before he fouled out with 3:18 to play. He made 10 of his 13 field goal attempts. Alex Karaban added 19 points for the Huskies. Jaylin Stewart scored a career-high 16 points, Diarra had 12 and McNeeley added 10. UConn trailed 82-79 after Diarra made two free throws with 24.2 seconds to play in regulation. The Huskies then forced a turnover and tied the game on a 3-pointer by Solo Ball with 1.2 on the clock. Although Memphis shot 56.5 percent from the field (13 for 23) and 50 percent from 3-point territory (5 for 10) in the first half, the game was tied 40-40 after 20 minutes. Neither team led by more than six points in the half. UConn received 29 points from its bench in the first half. Reed scored 15 of those points and Stewart supplied the other 14. --Field Level MediaEPL: Liverpool drop points in six-goal thriller at Newcastle

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BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the country’s largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive to a nearby province. They faced little to no resistance from government troops, according to fighters and activists. A war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said the insurgents led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seized control of Aleppo International airport, the first international airport to be controlled by insurgents. The fighters claimed they seized the airport and postefd pictures from there. Thousands of fighters also moved on, facing almost no defense from government forces, to seize towns and villages in northern Hama, a province where they had a presence before being expelled by government troops in 2016. They claimed Saturday evening to have entered Hama city. The swift and surprise offensive is a huge embarrassment for Syria’s President Bashar Assad and raised questions about his armed forces’ preparedness. The insurgent offensive launched from their stronghold in the country’s northwest appeared to have been planned for years. It also comes at a time when Assad’s allies were preoccupied with their own conflicts. Turkey, a main backer of Syrian opposition groups, said its diplomatic efforts had failed to stop government attacks on opposition-held areas in recent weeks, which were in violation of a de-escalation agreement sponsored by Russia, Iran and Ankara. Turkish security officials said a limited offensive by the rebels was planned to stop government attacks and allow civilians to return, but the offensive expanded as Syrian government forces began to retreat from their positions. The insurgents, led by the Salafi jihadi group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and including Turkey-backed fighters, launched their shock offensive on Wednesday. They first staged a two-pronged attack in Aleppo and the Idlib countryside, entering Aleppo two days later and securing a strategic town that lies on the highway that links Syria’s largest city to the capital and the coast. By Saturday evening, they seized at least four towns in the central Hama province and claimed to have entered the provincial capital. The insurgents staged an attempt to reclaim areas they controlled in Hama in 2017 but failed. Syria’s armed forces said in a statement Saturday that to absorb the large attack on Aleppo and save lives, it redeployed troops and equipment and was preparing a counterattack. The statement acknowledged that insurgents entered large parts of the city but said they have not established bases or checkpoints. Later on Saturday, the armed forces sought to dispel what it said were lies in reference to reports about its forces retreating or defecting, saying the general command was carrying out its duties in “combatting terrorist organizations.” The return of the insurgents to Aleppo was their first since 2016, following a grueling military campaign in which Assad’s forces were backed by Russia, Iran and its allied groups. The 2016 battle for Aleppo was a turning point in the war between Syrian government forces and rebel fighters after 2011 protests against Assad’s rule turned into an all-out war. After appearing to be losing control of the country to the rebels, the Aleppo battle secured Assad’s hold on strategic areas of Syria, with opposition factions and their foreign backers controlling areas on the periphery. The lightning offensive threatened to reignite the country’s civil war, which had been largely in a stalemate for years. Late on Friday, witnesses said two airstrikes hit the edge of Aleppo city, targeting insurgent reinforcements and falling near residential areas. The Observatory said 20 fighters were killed. Insurgents were filmed outside police headquarters, in the city center, and outside the Aleppo citadel, the medieval palace in the old city center, and one of the largest in the world. They tore down posters of Assad, stepping on some and burning others. The push into Aleppo followed weeks of simmering low-level violence, including government attacks on opposition-held areas. The offensive came as Iran-linked groups, primarily Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which has backed Syrian government forces since 2015, have been preoccupied with their own battles at home. A ceasefire in Hezbollah’s two-month war with Israel took effect Wednesday, the same day that Syrian opposition factions announced their offensive. Israel has also escalated its attacks against Hezbollah and Iran-linked targets in Syria during the last 70 days. Speaking from the heart of the city in Saadallah Aljabri square, opposition fighter Mohammad Al Abdo said it was his first time back in Aleppo in 13 years, when his older brother was killed at the start of the war. “God willing, the rest of Aleppo province will be liberated” from government forces, he said. There was light traffic in the city center on Saturday. Opposition fighters fired in the air in celebration but there was no sign of clashes or government troops present. Journalists in the city filmed soldiers captured by the insurgents and the bodies of others killed in battle. Abdulkafi Alhamdo, a teacher who fled Aleppo in 2016 and returned Friday night after hearing the insurgents were inside, described “mixed feelings of pain, sadness and old memories.” “As I entered Aleppo, I kept telling myself this is impossible. How did this happen?” Alhamdo said he strolled through the city at night visiting the Aleppo citadel, where the insurgents raised their flags, a major square and the university of Aleppo, as well as the last spot he was in before he was forced to leave for the countryside. “I walked in (the empty) streets of Aleppo, shouting, ‘People, people of Aleppo. We are your sons,’” he told The Associated Press in a series of messages. Aleppo residents reported hearing clashes and gunfire but most stayed indoors. Some fled the fighting. Schools and government offices were closed Saturday as most people stayed indoors, according to Sham FM radio, a pro-government station. Bakeries were open. Witnesses said the insurgents deployed security forces around the city to prevent any acts of violence or looting. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Friday Aleppo’s two key public hospitals were reportedly full of patients while many private facilities closed. In social media posts, the insurgents were pictured outside of the citadel, the medieval palace in the old city center, and one of the largest in the world. In cellphone videos, they recorded themselves having conversations with residents they visited at home, seeking to reassure them they will cause no harm. The Syrian Kurdish-led administration in the country’s east said nearly 3,000 people, most of them students, had arrived in their region after fleeing the fighting in Aleppo, which has a sizeable Kurdish population. State media reported that a number of “terrorists,” including sleeper cells, infiltrated parts of the city. Government troops chased them and arrested a number who posed for pictures near city landmarks, they said. On a state TV morning show Saturday, commentators said army reinforcements and Russia’s assistance would repel the “terrorist groups,” blaming Turkey for supporting the insurgents’ push into Aleppo and Idlib provinces. Russia’s state news agency Tass quoted Oleg Ignasyuk, a Russian Defense Ministry official coordinating in Syria, as saying that Russian warplanes targeted and killed 200 militants who had launched the offensive in the northwest on Friday. It provided no further details. Other news outlets have retreated behind paywalls. At HuffPost, we believe journalism should be free for everyone. Would you help us provide essential information to our readers during this critical time? We can't do it without you. Can't afford to contribute? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read. You've supported HuffPost before, and we'll be honest — we could use your help again . We view our mission to provide free, fair news as critically important in this crucial moment, and we can't do it without you. Whether you give once or many more times, we appreciate your contribution to keeping our journalism free for all. You've supported HuffPost before, and we'll be honest — we could use your help again . We view our mission to provide free, fair news as critically important in this crucial moment, and we can't do it without you. Whether you give just one more time or sign up again to contribute regularly, we appreciate you playing a part in keeping our journalism free for all. Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages. ___ Associated Press writer Albert Aji in Damascus contributed to this report. Related From Our PartnerJimmy Carter, 39th US president and noted humanitarian, has diedThe Michigan Wolverines pulled off a massive upset on Saturday after defeating the No. 2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 13-10. Michigan advances to a 7-5 record and is bowl-eligible despite likely missing out on the College Football Playoff. However, the victory was overlooked by the postgame brawl that took place almost immediately after the game. Once the Wolverines clinched the win, the brawl ensued once Ohio State players started shoving and punching the Wolverines. The two bitter rival programs went at it, with police and officials attempting to separate them. Eventually, the skirmish came to an end, leaving two Michigan players maced by police amidst the chaos. A new video angle was revealed on social media, showing the key moment that led to the brawl. Everything seemed to start after the Wolverines planted their flag in the middle of Ohio State's field. Buckeyes players walked over to midfield and began the altercation once they saw the Michigan flag planted. An on-field view of the Michigan flag plant and the altercation with Ohio State that followed ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/If9Ng7ecW0 Since the incident, many on social media are speculating that players will face suspensions for the postgame fight. If that's the case, then Ohio State could be without some key players if they do happen to make the College Football Playoff despite losing to Michigan in the final game of the regular season. It may take several days for the NCAA to review the incident. Final decisions should be announced well before the upcoming conference title games before the postseason begins. © Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The fight was an ugly way for this game to end. However, the Wolverines walk out of this game with a huge win over a bitter rival. This victory marks the 62nd time Michigan has defeated Ohio State, as they advance to a 62-51-6 all-time record. Saturday's win was the fourth consecutive victory for the Wolverines over the Buckeyes. Michigan will play in an upcoming bowl game before the football season ends. However, with five losses on the record, they are not likely to participate in the postseason. 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SYDNEY, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vast Renewables Limited (“Vast”) (Nasdaq: VSTE), a leading Australian green energy technology company, held its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on November 27, updating shareholders on progress towards deploying its next generation concentrated solar power (“CSP”) solution to deliver clean, continuous dispatchable power and heat. The AGM saw Vast’s Chairman, Peter Botten, and CEO, Craig Wood, provide updates on the company’s achievements throughout 2024 and the outlook for the year ahead. All resolutions were successfully passed at the AGM, with Craig Wood, Colin Richardson and William Restrepo all re-elected as Directors. The AGM follows Vast’s recent announcement that it has signed an updated funding agreement to access up to $30 million of its existing $65 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (“ARENA”). The funding and Vast’s progress throughout 2024 pave the way for another successful year ahead. Vast’s technology is set to be deployed at utility-scale in Port Augusta, South Australia at the Vast Solar 1 (“VS1”) project to deliver green, reliable and affordable energy for South Australia’s grid. The technology will also power a world-first co-located renewable methanol production facility, Solar Methanol 1 (“SM1”). A real world, in-demand application for hydrogen, renewable methanol has the potential to decarbonise shipping and is already being used to power major container vessels. Leveraging Australia’s natural resources, the projects are set to be a catalyst for a domestic Australian CSP industry, creating highly skilled green manufacturing and operational jobs, and helping Australia become an export powerhouse by supplying Australian green technology to clean energy projects around the world. Vast is attracting significant interest from major investors, industry and international governments. Along with funding from ARENA, Vast is backed by EDF and Nabors Industries, and Vast’s renewable methanol project is supported by Mabanaft and the German Government. The following addresses were made by Vast’s Chairman Peter Botten and CEO Craig Wood during Vast’s Annual General Meeting on November 27, 2024. Chairman’s Address from Peter Botten 2024 has been a pivotal year in the growth of Vast since the business combination with Nabors Energy Transition Corp was completed in December last year. Significant progress has been made this year towards Vast’s vision of delivering continuous, carbon free energy to the world, leveraging our next generation CSP technology As announced earlier this week, Vast has secured up to $30m of funding from ARENA. This is an important signal of confidence from ARENA in the potential of Vast’s technology to power Australia’s energy transition, and we’re grateful for their ongoing support. Vast continues to progress towards final investment decision on our utility-scale CSP reference project in Port Augusta, South Australia (VS1). The project paves the way for Vast’s pipeline of utility-scale projects in Australia and internationally. Alongside generating green electricity for the grid, we believe Vast’s technology will have a key role to play in reducing the cost of sustainable fuels production. Vast is also progressing a co-located renewable methanol production facility (SM1) at the Port Augusta site, partnering with German fuels giant Mabanaft on that project. During the year, Vast also expanded its presence in the US market, signing a project development partnership with Houston-based renewables developer GGS Energy. As Vast looks to 2025, the key focus will be on: Achieving financial close and commencing construction on the utility-scale electricity and renewable methanol projects in Port Augusta, South Australia Developing our Australian green technology manufacturing business to enable Vast to deliver its supply scope into VS1 Further developing our pipeline of electricity, fuels and off-grid projects globally We continue to see growing demand for the continuous, affordable electricity and heat our CSP technology can deliver. We believe it will be a critical solution to decarbonise the grid and phase out coal in sunny countries. We also see continued demand for our technology to power sustainable fuels production as well as off-grid use cases, including mining, industrial processes and data centres. CEO’s Address from Craig Wood As Peter mentioned, our utility-scale CSP reference project in Port Augusta, VS1, is progressing well. The plant will have 30MW capacity and 8 hours of thermal storage, providing dispatchable overnight power critical to stabilising South Australia’s grid. We recently finalised the FEED stage and we’re working diligently with our partners towards achieving Final Investment Decision in Q1 2025 with construction to commence shortly thereafter. The project has received support from the Australian Government, including from ARENA and the Department for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water. The co-located renewable methanol plant, SM1, is also progressing well through the pre-FEED stage. The project will produce 7,500 tonnes of renewable methanol per annum, which will help decarbonise the local maritime industry. As a world-first project, we’re thrilled to be partnering with German company Mabanaft on this effort. Financial close is currently targeted for 2025. Vast continues to strengthen our market-leading proprietary CSP technology, and to build out our manufacturing capability ahead of delivering Vast equipment into the VS1 project. Our solution leverages the abundant sunshine in sunbelt countries like Australia to power homes, industry and transport with green, reliable and affordable energy. We continue to improve the cost and performance of our modular, scalable technology, and to de-risk its manufacture and operation. Vast equipment is currently being produced at our facility in Queensland, Australia, and we’ll be scaling up our manufacturing capability to deliver to the Port Augusta projects starting in 2025. Throughout 2024, we’ve also invested in our business systems and capabilities to set ourselves up for success. Vast has had a strong emphasis on safety during 2024, and we are focused on improving our safety performance as we head towards construction on site next year. We are investing in a new ERP to replace legacy systems as our requirements continue to evolve. We are also developing the quality and project control systems necessary to deliver the Port Augusta projects. All of this activity means Vast’s team has continued to grow throughout the year, both in Australia and the US. This growth will continue early into 2025, and then accelerate as we move into construction of the VS1 and SM1 projects. As Peter mentioned, we were delighted to announce earlier this week that Vast continues to enjoy strong support from ARENA as evidenced by up to $30m of funding being made available to the business, subject to certain milestones being achieved. This funding is important as it creates a runway to support Vast in completing the necessary activities to achieve financial close on VS1 and SM1, and to continue the build out of our Australian green technology manufacturing business. As part of that release, we also updated the estimated capital cost for VS1 to AUD360-390million. We look forward to another successful year in 2025 as we move into construction on VS1 and SM1, deliver Vast technology through our manufacturing business, and expand our project development pipeline in Australia, the US and other global markets. We thank you, our shareholders, all of our partners and our employees for their ongoing support. About Vast Vast is a renewable energy company that has CSP systems to generate, store, and dispatch carbon-free, utility-scale electricity, industrial heat, or a combination to enable the production of sustainable fuels. Vast’s CSP v3.0 approach utilises a proprietary, modular sodium loop to efficiently capture and convert solar heat into these end products. On December 19, 2023, Vast listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “VSTE”, while remaining headquartered in Australia. Visit www.vast.energy for more information. Contacts For Investors: Caldwell Bailey ICR, Inc. VastIR@icrinc.com For US media: Matt Dallas ICR, Inc. VastPR@icrinc.com For Australian media: Nick Albrow Wilkinson Butler nick@wilkinsonbutler.com ‍ Forward Looking Statements The information included herein and in any oral statements made in connection herewith include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included herein, regarding the Port Augusta project, Vast's future financial performance, Vast's strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used herein, including any oral statements made in connection herewith, the words "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "project," "should," "will," the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on Vast management's current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Vast disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. Vast cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Vast. These risks include, but are not limited to, general economic, financial, legal, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; Vast's ability to obtain financing on commercially acceptable terms or at all; Vast’s ability to manage growth; Vast's ability to execute its business plan, including the completion of the Port Augusta project , at all or in a timely manner and meet its projections; potential litigation, governmental or regulatory proceedings, investigations or inquiries involving Vast, including in relation to Vast's recent business combination; the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of Vast's recent business combination; costs related to that business combination; changes in applicable laws or regulations and general economic and market conditions impacting demand for Vast's products and services. Additional risks are set forth in the section titled "Risk Factors" in the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended June 30, 2024, dated September 9, 2024, as amended on November 7, 2024, and other documents filed, or to be filed with the SEC by Vast. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described herein and in any oral statements made in connection therewith occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact Vast's expectations can be found in Vast's periodic filings with the SEC. Vast's SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov

Throughout the last three months, 5 analysts have evaluated Rigetti Computing RGTI , offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 5 0 0 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 1 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 3 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $4.8, along with a high estimate of $12.00 and a low estimate of $2.00. This current average has increased by 74.55% from the previous average price target of $2.75. Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Rigetti Computing. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Richard Shannon Craig-Hallum Announces Buy $12.00 - Craig Ellis B. Riley Securities Raises Buy $4.00 $3.50 David Williams Benchmark Maintains Buy $2.50 $2.50 Craig Ellis B. Riley Securities Raises Buy $3.50 $3.00 Quinn Bolton Needham Maintains Buy $2.00 $2.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Rigetti Computing. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company. Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Rigetti Computing compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Rigetti Computing's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time. For valuable insights into Rigetti Computing's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Rigetti Computing analyst ratings. Unveiling the Story Behind Rigetti Computing Rigetti Computing Inc is engaged in the business of full-stack quantum computing. Its proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. The company has developed the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States. Rigetti Computing: A Financial Overview Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity. Revenue Challenges: Rigetti Computing's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -23.41% . This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers. Net Margin: Rigetti Computing's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -623.76%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management. Return on Equity (ROE): Rigetti Computing's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -12.11%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns. Return on Assets (ROA): Rigetti Computing's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -9.28%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns. Debt Management: Rigetti Computing's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.18 , reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach. Analyst Ratings: What Are They? Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter. In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs. Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now? Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. Click here to stay ahead of the market . This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Patterson scores 33, Northwestern State takes down Southern University at New Orleans 89-79Canada's Trudeau returns home after Trump meeting without assurances that tariffs are off the tableCOLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 20, 2024-- Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) today announced it will present at the 43 rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 3:45 p.m. Pacific Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at investors.mt.com . METTLER TOLEDO (NYSE: MTD) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We have strong leadership positions in all of our businesses and believe we hold global number-one market positions in most of them. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control, and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food, and chemicals. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. With proven growth strategies and a focus on execution, we have achieved a long-term track record of strong financial performance. For more information, please visit www.mt.com . 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Inter beats Como and closes gap at the top of Serie A while Bove back on Fiorentina sidelineThe annual Black Friday shopping day has always been about finding the best deals, but this year retailers are preparing for a US consumer more zealously fixated than ever on getting value for their money. Inflation has stabilized after dramatic price spikes during the Covid pandemic years, but consumers are still feeling the pinch — meaning bargain-hunting strategies such as grabbing early giveaways and waiting for last-minute steals are in vogue. Compared with other years, holiday shoppers in 2024 are “even more preoccupied and very focused around value and discounts,” said Vivek Pandya, leading insights analyst at Adobe Digital Insights. “We do see stronger price sensitivity on the part of the consumer and they are very responsive to deals and event-tie deals,” he said. Consumers throughout 2024 have responded to special discount occasions such as Memorial Day and Amazon’s “Prime Day.” Black Friday, the unofficial kickoff of the US holiday gift season, comes the day after Thanksgiving and opens a long commerce-centered weekend that also includes “Small Business Saturday” and “Cyber Monday.” In recent years, as inflation has grown as a concern, major chains like department store Target have been pulling ahead “Black Friday” promotions to October or even earlier. Consumer prices on average were 22 percent higher in August 2024 compared with January 2020, according to Pew Research, and popular discontent with inflation is one reason Donald Trump won the US presidency in November. Inflation also continues to guide retailer discounting decisions as they try to deliver what the market demands. At Target, shoppers have learned to turn out in force for the chain’s “Circle Week” savings events held about once every quarter. That translates into less buying the week before and after, executives said. After a lengthy period of inflation, “consumers tell us their budgets remain stretched,” Target CEO Brian Cornell told analysts earlier this month. “They’re becoming increasingly resourceful in their shopping behaviors, waiting to buy until (the) last moment of need, focusing on deals and then stocking up when they find them,” he said. The National Retail Federation has projected holiday spending growth of between 2.5 and 3.5 percent in the 2024 season compared with the year-ago period, to as much as $989 billion over the two-month period. Economists have pointed to an easing of gasoline prices as a supportive factor, along with an ebbing in the costs of some food items. The inflationary environment has weighed especially heavily on households with lower incomes, with banks pointing to rising charge-off rates as an indicator of increased stress. But some chains, such as off-price apparel retailer, Burlington Stores have pointed to improvement for this cohort of the population. Some of the chain’s strongest sales have been in stores in low-income zip codes, said Burlington Chief Executive Michael O’Sullivan. “Maybe for the first time since 2021, it looks like their real incomes are finally edging up,” O’Sullivan said on a conference call this week. Thanksgiving, which is always the fourth Thursday in November, falls on its latest possible date in 2024. As a result, retailers are pivoting to a season with five fewer days than last year. Best Buy launched its Black Friday sale a week ahead of Thanksgiving this year. The electronics chain has also brought back “Doorbuster” sales every Friday this year in stores and online — events many chains had phased out in recent years because of their association with hordes of waiting crowds that sometimes resulted in injury. On Wednesday, Adobe Digital Insights said that online sales through the first 24 days of the holiday season were up 9.6 percent year-over-year, above the 8.4 percent growth projected for the entire season. Pandya, the insights analyst, said the shorter season may be one reason for the outsized early sales, but that it also reflects how the competitiveness for online goods that drives down prices.Right-wing activist Laura Loomer has warned Donald Trump that he could be impeached if he allows tech billionaire Elon Musk to continue influencing future policy decisions, amid an online debate about visas for foreign workers. Loomer and other conservative commenters claimed on Thursday that they were stripped of their verification badges on X after they criticized Musk’s support of H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. In an X post, Loomer wrote that there was a "full censorship of my account simply because I called out H-1B visas. This is anti-American behavior by tech oligarchs. What happened to free speech?" Vivek Ramaswamy called 'con man' after H1-B backlash as he fails to deflect Trump stays silent as MAGA implodes over Musk and Vivek's immigration stance In an interview with Steve Bannon, Loomer added that she believed Donald Trump ’s affiliation with Musk would threaten his second term in office. "If he [Musk] is a free speech absolutist, why was my account suspended? I lost my verification, my blue check because Elon Musk does not like what I said,” she said. Laura Loomer on her X suspension: "If he's a free speech absolutist, why was my account suspended? ... I am simply trying to warn the Trump administration about something that's going to blow up in their face, & it has the risk of potentially getting President Trump impeached" pic.twitter.com/jBhxc33KIN — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 27, 2024 “I am simply trying to warn the Trump administration about something that's going to blow up in their face, and it actually has the risk of potentially getting President Trump impeached in his second term if the Democrats take back the House and are successfully able to spin and create a narrative that Big Tech is trying to buy influence and enriching themselves in the Trump administration." The debate about H-1B visas began this week when Loomer criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the US. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy,” adding that tech executives who have aligned themselves with Trump were doing so to enrich themselves. Musk weighed in on Wednesday, saying America had too few "talented" and "motivated" engineers and needed "to recruit top talent wherever they may be." "Loomer is trolling for attention. Ignore," Musk posted on X. Donald Trump hits back at claims Elon Musk is running the US WNBA star tells Elon Musk to 'go back to Africa' after Donald Trump failure Musk warned he's 'making enemies and will get hurt' if he doesn't quit politics The debate enraged MAGA supporters, with figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire US workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers in the industry are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut American citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated. Trump has not yet weighed in on the debate.

NonePASSENGERS flying from Birmingham Airport can now travel back in time to the era of a beloved Birmingham-based TV series, with the opening of a new Peaky Blinders-inspired bar and restaurant. The ‘Shelby & Co. Bar and Restaurant’, or ‘Shelby’s’ for short, is the first of its kind in a travel location and will form a key part of Birmingham’s departure lounge with space for 290 diners, the airport has said. In keeping with the era of the popular show, the bar displays the 1920s throughout its design and offers an extensive food and drinks menu that showcases local breweries and gins, providing an authentic taste of Birmingham. The restaurant, which is operated by the SSP Group, has an extensive menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering dishes such as burgers, fish and chips, breakfast classics and bespoke, Brummie-inspired cocktails. The newest food and drink spot at the airport offers both waiter service as well as order-at-table technology, allowing customers short on time to dine quickly. Cathy Granby, Business Development Director for SSP UK & Ireland, said: “Over the past 12 months, one of our key focus areas has been expanding our bespoke airport bar and restaurant concepts. “Shelby & Co. really does bring this hugely popular show to life. “What better way to celebrate all this city has to offer than bringing a flavour of Peaky Blinders to Birmingham Airport.” Richard Gill, Commercial Director of Birmingham Airport, added: “We are delighted to be the first airport to welcome Shelby & Co. “This bespoke, innovative bar and restaurant is a fantastic addition to our departure lounge, ensuring our passengers have a unique chance to sample Shelby’s first-hand when travelling through Birmingham Airport.” It opened earlier this month, on December 18, and aims to provide passengers with “an authentic Peaky Blinder’s experience”.

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court. Oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. The brief said Trump opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.” Stock market today: Wall Street slips as the 'Magnificent 7' weighs down the market NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing lower as Wall Street ends a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% Friday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 333 points, or 0.8%. The Nasdaq composite dropped 1.5%. The “Magnificent 7” stocks weighed on the market, led by declines in Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft. Even with the loss, the S&P 500 had a modest gain for the week and is still headed for its second consecutive annual gain of more than 20%, the first time that has happened since 1997-1998. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.62%. 10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — As the calendar changes to 2025, you might be thinking about how to approach your relationship with money in the new year. Whether you’re saving to move out of your parents’ house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you stay motivated. If you’re planning to make financial resolutions for the new year, experts recommend that you start by evaluating the state of your finances in 2024. Then, set specific goals and make sure they’re attainable for your lifestyle. Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-January WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as January 14th, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon. The department has taken such action in the past. But once those measures run out the government risks defaulting on its debt unless lawmakers and the president agree to lift the limit on the U.S. government’s ability to borrow. An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in the president-elect’s political movement into public display. The argument previews fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — that is, wealthy members of the tech world who want more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, a deputy national security adviser, said Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks. Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger. So says a new poll from NORC at the University of Chicago. It finds that about 8 in 10 Americans say that the person who committed the killing has “a great deal” or “a moderate amount” of responsibility for the Dec. 4 shooting of Brian Thompson. Still, some see suspect Luigi Mangione as a heroic figure. About 7 in 10 adults say coverage denials or health insurance profits also bear at least “a moderate amount” of responsibility for Thompson’s death. Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal? Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that's still a big deal. Friday’s Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion. The prize has evoked headlines across the country, despite the nation's top 10 jackpots already having boasted billion-dollar payouts. Jonathan Cohen is the author of the book “For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America.” He says he expects jackpots to continue to grow in size. Larger payouts attract more media attention, increase ticket sales and bring in new players. How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The benchmark index posted its first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since 1998. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn’t just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin and gold surged and “Roaring Kitty” reappeared to briefly reignite the meme stock craze. Richard Parsons, prominent executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76 NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, has died. He was 76. Parsons died Thursday at his Manhattan home. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015 and cited “unanticipated complications” from the disease for cutting back on work a few years later. Financial services company Lazard confirmed his death. Parsons was a longtime member of the company's board. His friend Ronald Lauder told The New York Times that the cause of death was cancer. Parsons stepped down Dec. 3 from the boards of Lazard and Lauder’s company, Estée Lauder, citing health reasons. He had been on Estée Lauder’s board for 25 years.

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Delta Air Lines Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitorsStock up on these popular board games for your next get-togetherEven with technology taking over much of our day-to-day lives, board games still offer quality entertainment that can’t be beaten. Of course, the popular board games of today are a far cry from the games your parents grew up playing. Board games are perfect for encouraging your family to work together or for bringing your group of friends around the table for an evening. If you’d like to start up a weekly game night, let this helpful list of the most popular board games be your guide. Utter Nonsense Ages 8+ This game will have every player rolling in stitches with each ridiculous phrase that’s uttered. Combine crazy accents and hilarious phrases to impress the Nonsense Judge and win the round. The player with the highest number of wins ultimately wins the game, but the true fun of this card game is listening to your fellow players trying to say some of the most entertaining phrases of all time. This game is perfect for game nights or parties. Speak Out Ages 8+ This hilarious game is perfect if you have teenagers or are hosting a party with all adults. To play, you insert a mouthpiece that alters the sound of your speech, making every word sound silly. Set the timer and read one of the phrases on the cards and try to help your teammate guess what you’re saying. Speak Out easily provides hours of fun that even grandparents will love. Escape Room in a Box Ages 13+ What’s the next best thing to trying to break out of a room? Escape Room in a Box, of course. This thrilling, immersive game involves solving 2D and 3D puzzles in order to prevent a mad scientist from turning you and your friends or family into werewolves. Work together to escape your fate and use Amazon Alexa to enhance the experience. Codenames Ages 14+ This fun strategy game is perfect for anyone with teenagers. Form two teams and select a spymaster on each team. Using clues, spymasters try to help their teammates find all 25 of the agents they’re in contact with, hopefully without selecting the other team’s agents or running into the deadly assassin. This innovative game offers a challenging and rewarding time working together. ​​​​​​​Harry Potter Clue Ages 9+ Excite your kids on game night with this modern twist on a classic. Play as six recognizable Hogwarts characters — Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna, Ginny or Neville — to solve the mystery behind a fellow student’s disappearance. It’s up to you to figure out who attacked the student, what bewitching spell they used and where it occurred. Watch out for the Dark Mark, moving staircases and secret passages as you travel along in this magical family game. ​​​​​​​Pandemic Ages 8+ If you’ve ever wanted to save humanity from a deadly outbreak, you’ll love spending an hour playing Pandemic. You and your teammates must fight to contain four deadly diseases threatening the human race. Players must learn to work with their teammates to control outbreak hotspots and treat diseases. Win the game by curing all diseases without wiping out humanity first. ​​​​​​​ Catan Ages 10+ This tactical 60-minute game will push your imagination to its limits as you embark on a journey across Catan. Acquire crucial resources as you travel, build roads, buildings, and cities, and be wary of the ruthless robber and other players halting you on your own road. Through careful trading and clever decisions, you can lead your travelers to victory in this role-playing game of limitless possibilities. Play again and again. Every game is different. Ticket to Ride Ages 8+ Train lovers will enjoy this innovative board game which has won numerous awards. This cross-country train adventure game mimics the concept of traveling around the world in 80 days. Collect train cars and claim railways across the country. Players earn the most points by establishing long train routes and connecting distant cities. Each game takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes to complete, and every adventure is different. ​​​​​​​5 Second Rule Ages 10+ This quick-paced game gives each player five seconds to name items on a certain topic. Although the topics are objectively easy —“Name 3 Mountains,” “Name 3 Types of Hats” or “Name 3 Super Heroes,” the pressure of the time crunch is likely to put you on edge. Race the clock and remain composed to win this game. You can even make up your own topics if you prefer. Half the fun is just hearing what other people blurt out, whether it’s relevant to the topic or not. 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50jili guess the game Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons 20-17 on Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Last week: Ravens beat Chargers, 30-23; Falcons had bye week following 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17. Chargers offense: overall (21), rush (13), pass (20), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (13), rush (10), pass (10), scoring (13). Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (14), pass (5), scoring (16). Falcons defense: overall (25), rush (19), pass (26), scoring (26). Turnover differential: Chargers plus-8, Falcons minus-3. RB Gus Edwards will move up as the lead back for Los Angeles after J.K Dobbins (knee) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday. Edwards was activated from IR earlier this month following an ankle injury and had nine carries for 11 yards with a touchdown in Monday night's 30-23 loss to Baltimore. WR Drake London has 61 catches, leaving him four away from becoming the first player in team history to have at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. London has 710 receiving yards, leaving him 140 away from becoming the first player in team history with at least 850 in each of his first three seasons. Falcons RB Bijan Robinson vs. Chargers' run defense. Robinson was shut down by Denver, gaining only 35 yards on 12 carries, and the Atlanta offense couldn't recover. The Chargers rank 10th in the league against the run, so it will be a challenge for the Falcons to find a way to establish a ground game with Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. A solid running attack would create an opportunity for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to establish the play-action passes for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Besides Dobbins, the Chargers also placed S Alohi Gilman (hamstring) on injured reserve. CB Cam Hart (ankle) and LB Denzel Perryman (groin) also have been ruled out. ... The Falcons needed the bye to give a long list of injured players an opportunity to heal. WR WR KhaDarel Hodge (neck) did not practice on Wednesday. WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles), CB Kevin King (concussion), DL Zach Harrison (knee, Achilles) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) were hurt in the 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17 and were limited on Wednesday. CB Mike Hughes (neck), nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring), ILB Troy Andersen (knee), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and ILB JD Bertrand (concussion) also were limited on Wednesday after not playing against Denver. C Drew Dalman (ankle) could return. The Chargers have won the past three games in the series following six consecutive wins by the Falcons from 1991-2012. Los Angeles took a 33-30 overtime win in Atlanta in 2016 before the Chargers added 20-17 wins at home in 2020 and in Atlanta in 2022. The Falcons won the first meeting between the teams, 41-0 in San Diego in 1973. Each team has built its record on success against the soft NFC South. Atlanta is 4-1 against division rivals. Los Angeles is 2-0 against the NFC South this season. The Chargers have a four-game winning streak against the division. ... Atlanta is 0-2 against AFC West teams, following a 22-17 loss to Kansas City and the lopsided loss at Denver. The Falcons will complete their tour of the AFC West with a game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 16. ... The Falcons are the league's only first-place team with a negative points differential. Atlanta has been outscored 274-244. The loss of Dobbins, who has rushed for eight touchdowns, could put more pressure on QB Justin Hebert and the passing game. Herbert's favorite option has been WR Ladd McConkey, who has four TD receptions among his 49 catches for 698 yards. McConkey, the former University of Georgia standout who was drafted in the second round, could enjoy a productive return to the state against a Falcons defense that ranks only 26th against the pass. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl( MENAFN - GetNews) Liquid beverage filling machine s by Zhangjiagang Alps Machine Co., Ltd have emerged as a key component of accuracy and efficiency in the constantly changing production scene. These machines, leaders in the liquid packaging sector, serve a variety of goods and provide high-performance, safe, and energy-efficient equipment customized to meet the user's needs. 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Hyderabad: The GHMC , in collaboration with NIT Warangal , is planning to establish a state-of-the-art technology centre to address critical urban challenges such as traffic congestion and drainage management . This initiative aims to deliver modern, practical, and sustainable solutions, incorporating them at the planning stage itself. The traffic and transportation division of the centre will conduct in-depth analyses of the city's traffic patterns and transportation systems. It will develop innovative and up-to-date solutions for traffic management , infrastructure optimisation, and transportation planning to meet Hyderabad's growing urban needs. The drainage information centre will undertake a comprehensive study of Hyderabad's entire drainage network, including nalas and stormwater. Detailed mapping, measurements, and assessments will be conducted, enabling the centre to propose professional and technical solutions to mitigate flooding and enhance drainage efficiency. The proposed centre will operate within the NIT campus, leveraging expertise of it's faculty and students. This initiative builds on NIT Warangal's previous contributions, such as providing project reports on traffic and urban infrastructure issues. TNN Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss the yearly horoscope 2025 and Chinese horoscope 2025 for Rat , Ox , Tiger , Rabbit , Dragon , Snake , Horse , Goat , Monkey , Rooster , Dog , and Pig zodiac signs. Spread love this holiday season with these New Year wishes and messages .The polling expert gave his verdict to The National after new polling from Find Out Now showed that the SNP were on course to remain by far the largest party at Holyrood in the 2026 elections . The polling projected constituency vote shares of 35% for the SNP, 19% for Labour , 15% for the Tories , 11% for Reform UK, and 9% for the LibDems. On the regional lists, it predicted 26% for the SNP, 17% for Labour, 14% for the Tories, 13% for the Greens , 11% for Reform UK, 10% for the LibDems, and 6% for Alba. Analysing the polling, Curtice said it would lead to a pro- independence majority of 15 should it be repeated in the elections in around 17 months’ time. The SNP would win 54 MSPs, the Greens 15, and Alba three, he projected. On the Unionist side, Curtice projected that Scottish Labour would become the second largest party – despite their support having “fallen precipitately”. Labour were projected to return 19 MSPs, the Tories 16, the LibDems 12, and Reform UK 10. Curtice, a professor of politics at Strathclyde University considered the UK’s foremost polling expert, said the polling data showed Reform gaining especially from the Conservatives, but also from Labour and the LibDems, while hardly any SNP voters were switching to the party. He noted that Labour appeared to be losing voters to Reform, the Conservatives, and the SNP. READ MORE: As polls point to Yes, Anas Sarwar's road to Bute House just got a lot rougher Curtice said: “Today's poll is further evidence that Anas Sarwar's hopes of displacing John Swinney as First Minister have rapidly diminished since Labour's heady election victory in July. “As south of the Border, Labour's support in Scotland has fallen precipitately in the wake of a UK Labour Government that voters hoped would begin to turn the economy and public services around but which in practice has proven something of a disappointment in their eyes. “Meanwhile, Reform are continuing to poll at a level that could be enough for the party to secure some 10 or so MSPs at Holyrood at the next Scottish election in May 2026. Such an outcome would add a new and potentially disruptive element to Scottish politics. “Meanwhile, by taking votes primarily from Conservative , Labour and the Liberal Democrats , Reform's advance threatens to further fragment the Unionist vote. That could potentially make it easier for pro-independence parties to retain their Holyrood majority, and thereby keep alive the possibility of a second independence referendum.” On the fortunes of Swinney’s SNP, Professor Curtice said that while they “now enjoy a significant lead over Labour, and as a result appear to have some prospect of remaining in government after the next election, the party's popularity is still well below what it routinely enjoyed before Nicola Sturgeon 's resignation in February 2023”. “At the moment, another round of potentially difficult minority government could well be the best that it can reasonably hope to achieve,” he added. Find Out Now surveyed 1774 Scottish adults aged 18+ between December 17-24.

Analysis: Incumbents had a bad year. Will 2025 be different? | CNNWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — It wasn’t how Duke drew up the final play, but it worked out perfect for the Blue Devils in Saturday’s 23-17 victory over Wake Forest. Maalik Murphy threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Moore as time expired, allowing Duke to end the regular season with three consecutive victories. Murphy said he realized he took too long to make a decision after the last snap. “I knew at that point I had to make a play,” he said. “The damage was already done, time was ticking.” With the score tied at 17, the Blue Devils (9-3, 5-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) moved 76 yards in 1:22 after forcing a Wake Forest punt. It appeared that Duke might run out of time in the slow-developing play, but Moore improvised and broke free along the right side, caught the ball at the 10-yard line and spun into the end zone to complete a comeback from 14 points down in the second half. “The play that Maalik and Jordan put together was magical,” Duke coach Manny Diaz said. “Nobody thought a 5-yard route would turn into a (long) touchdown.” So instead of a long field-goal attempt, Duke had something better. “I just decided to take it down the field,” Moore said. “I think that’s a testament to our chemistry. ... Maalik had the confidence in himself to make that kind of play.” It resulted in Duke’s sixth victory by seven points or less. “It’s like a perfect exclamation point to our season,” Diaz said. “An unbelievable way to finish our season.” Murphy racked up with 235 yards on 26-for-34 passing. Moore, who was down with an injury after a reception earlier in the second half, made five catches for 98 yards. Hank Bachmeier threw for 207 yards and a touchdown as Wake Forest (4-8, 2-6) ended its second straight four-win season with a four-game losing streak. “A heartbreaking loss,” Demon Deacons coach Dave Clawson said. “It’s a tough way to lose a game and a tough way to end the season.” Tate Carey’s 8-yard run, Matthew Dennis’ 37-yard field goal and Horatio Fields’ 9-yard reception across 11 minutes of game time gave Wake Forest a 17-3 lead with nine minutes left in the third quarter. Duke took advantage of a short field following a punt, moving 42 yards in four plays to score on Star Thomas’ 3-yard run. The Blue Devils recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff and converted on Murphy’s 2-yard run with 12:57 left to pull even. “What has been proven is that we’re mentally tough,” Diaz said. “We’re not going to do everything perfect.” Taylor Morin became Wake Forest’s all-time leader in receiving yards with 2,974. He picked up 47 yards on eight catches on Saturday. Morin, in his fifth season, passed former NFL player Ricky Proehl, who had 2,929 yards in the late 1980s. Duke: The Blue Devils have secured at least a nine-win season for the second time in three seasons, this one coming in Diaz’s first season. They racked up a 4-0 record against in-state opponents, including comebacks to top North Carolina and Wake Forest. “Every quest that we have for championships starts in our own state,” Diaz said. Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons punted on their final three possessions of the season. They finished with a 1-6 record in home games. “It’s been a tough year, a long year, and I’m proud of our team and how hard they fought,” Clawson said. Duke: Awaits a bowl invitation Wake Forest: Enters the offseason with a losing record for the third time in five seasons. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballCW-One Music Group Announces Imprint Label Partnership with Magnanimous Worldwide to Expand Global Reach

Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons 20-17 on Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Last week: Ravens beat Chargers, 30-23; Falcons had bye week following 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17. Chargers offense: overall (21), rush (13), pass (20), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (13), rush (10), pass (10), scoring (13). Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (14), pass (5), scoring (16). Falcons defense: overall (25), rush (19), pass (26), scoring (26). Turnover differential: Chargers plus-8, Falcons minus-3. RB Gus Edwards will move up as the lead back for Los Angeles after J.K Dobbins (knee) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday. Edwards was activated from IR earlier this month following an ankle injury and had nine carries for 11 yards with a touchdown in Monday night's 30-23 loss to Baltimore. WR Drake London has 61 catches, leaving him four away from becoming the first player in team history to have at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. London has 710 receiving yards, leaving him 140 away from becoming the first player in team history with at least 850 in each of his first three seasons. Falcons RB Bijan Robinson vs. Chargers' run defense. Robinson was shut down by Denver, gaining only 35 yards on 12 carries, and the Atlanta offense couldn't recover. The Chargers rank 10th in the league against the run, so it will be a challenge for the Falcons to find a way to establish a ground game with Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. A solid running attack would create an opportunity for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to establish the play-action passes for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Besides Dobbins, the Chargers also placed S Alohi Gilman (hamstring) on injured reserve. CB Cam Hart (ankle) and LB Denzel Perryman (groin) also have been ruled out. ... The Falcons needed the bye to give a long list of injured players an opportunity to heal. WR WR KhaDarel Hodge (neck) did not practice on Wednesday. WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles), CB Kevin King (concussion), DL Zach Harrison (knee, Achilles) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) were hurt in the 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17 and were limited on Wednesday. CB Mike Hughes (neck), nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring), ILB Troy Andersen (knee), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and ILB JD Bertrand (concussion) also were limited on Wednesday after not playing against Denver. C Drew Dalman (ankle) could return. The Chargers have won the past three games in the series following six consecutive wins by the Falcons from 1991-2012. Los Angeles took a 33-30 overtime win in Atlanta in 2016 before the Chargers added 20-17 wins at home in 2020 and in Atlanta in 2022. The Falcons won the first meeting between the teams, 41-0 in San Diego in 1973. Each team has built its record on success against the soft NFC South. Atlanta is 4-1 against division rivals. Los Angeles is 2-0 against the NFC South this season. The Chargers have a four-game winning streak against the division. ... Atlanta is 0-2 against AFC West teams, following a 22-17 loss to Kansas City and the lopsided loss at Denver. The Falcons will complete their tour of the AFC West with a game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 16. ... The Falcons are the league's only first-place team with a negative points differential. Atlanta has been outscored 274-244. The loss of Dobbins, who has rushed for eight touchdowns, could put more pressure on QB Justin Hebert and the passing game. Herbert's favorite option has been WR Ladd McConkey, who has four TD receptions among his 49 catches for 698 yards. McConkey, the former University of Georgia standout who was drafted in the second round, could enjoy a productive return to the state against a Falcons defense that ranks only 26th against the pass. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflLeBron James is going to have to make room for the NFL. Wednesday's doubleheader on Netflix set records as the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history, with numbers nearly five times more than the NBA. The Baltimore Ravens' 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans averaged 24.3 million while Kansas City's 29-10 win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen on Thursday. Nielsen also said there were 65 million U.S. viewers who tuned in for at least one minute of one of the two games. The NBA's five-game slate averaged about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, according to the league and Nielsen. “I love the NFL,” James said in his televised postgame interview Wednesday night. “But Christmas is our day.” While the NBA's Christmas lineup has its best viewer numbers in five years, the NFL has made Christmas one of its tentpole events during the regular season, joining Kickoff Weekend and Thanksgiving. “The numbers speak for themselves and LeBron can have his own view, and I’m sure more people will look at that because of this," said Hans Schroeder, the executive vice president of NFL Media. "But, you know, we’re focused on the NFL and we’re thrilled with the results this year with the Christmas on Netflix and we’re excited to continue to build that over the next couple of years.” Both NFL games surpassed the previous mark of 23 million for last season’s AFC wild-card game between the Miami Dolphins and Chiefs on Peacock. Viewership for Ravens-Texans peaked with the Beyoncé Bowl. The 20-minute halftime performance averaged over 27 million viewers. The viewer figures include the audience on Netflix, mobile viewership on NFL+ and those who tuned in on CBS stations in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Baltimore and Houston. Global ratings and final U.S. numbers are expected to be available on Tuesday. The NFL's Christmas numbers decreased from last season, but not at the rate that usually happens when something goes from broadcast to streaming. Last year’s three games averaged 28.68 million viewers. The early afternoon contest between the Las Vegas Raiders and Chiefs led the way, averaging 29.48 million on CBS. Once global and Netflix's first-party data is released, both Christmas games should surpass 30 million. The NBA's lineup saw an 84% rise over 2023. One reason for the increase is that all five games were on ABC, compared to two last year. The Los Angeles Lakers’ 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors — a game pitting Olympic teammates LeBron James and Stephen Curry — averaged 7.76 million viewers and peaked with about 8.32 million viewers toward the end of the contest, the league said. Those numbers represent the most-watched NBA regular season game in five years. The NBA said all five Christmas games on its schedule — San Antonio at New York in Victor Wembanyama's holiday debut, Minnesota at Dallas, Philadelphia at Boston, Denver at Phoenix and Lakers-Warriors — saw year-over-year viewership increases. Wednesday's numbers pushed NBA viewership for the season across ESPN platforms to up 4% over last season. The league also saw more than 500 million video views on its social media platforms Wednesday, a new record. For the NBA, those are all good signs amid cries that NBA viewership is hurting. “Ratings are down a bit at beginning of the season. But cable television viewership is down double digits so far this year versus last year," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said earlier this month. “You know, we’re almost at the inflection point where people are watching more programing on streaming than they are on traditional television. And it’s a reason why for our new television deals, which we enter into next year, every game is going to be available on a streaming service.” Part of that new package of television deals that the NBA is entering into next season also increases the number of regular season games broadcast on television from 15 to 75. AP NBA: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NBA

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will bring a new series to Netflix in December, revealing the “grit behind the glamour” in the high-stakes world of polo. The five-part series will debut globally on December 10, following elite global players on and off the field as they compete in the US Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida. A trailer for the series titled Polo, executive produced by Harry and Meghan, was released on Thursday, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the “fast-paced and glamorous world of polo”. In a statement, Harry said: “This series offers audiences an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look into the passion and determination driving some of the world’s elite polo players, revealing the grit behind the glamour. “We’re proud to showcase the true depth and spirit of the sport — and the intensity of its high-stakes moments.” It has been produced by the Sussexes’ Archewell Productions, having previously released three documentaries with Netflix as part of a multimillion-pound deal with the streaming giant. Heart Of Invictus, which aired last August, followed a group of service members on their road to the Invictus Games, the Paralympic-style sporting competition set up by Harry in 2014 for injured and sick military personnel and veterans. Netflix also released the documentary series Live To Lead and the controversial six-part Harry & Meghan documentary in December 2022. Harry and Meghan moved to the US in 2020 after stepping down from royal duties.Cerity Partners LLC Boosts Stock Holdings in Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (BATS:CBOE)

Cerity Partners LLC lowered its position in shares of Axon Enterprise, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AXON – Free Report ) by 2.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,165 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock after selling 222 shares during the period. Cerity Partners LLC’s holdings in Axon Enterprise were worth $3,662,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Tidal Investments LLC raised its stake in shares of Axon Enterprise by 22.4% in the first quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 4,833 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $1,512,000 after purchasing an additional 884 shares during the last quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers increased its holdings in Axon Enterprise by 280.6% in the 1st quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 21,067 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $6,592,000 after buying an additional 15,532 shares in the last quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC raised its position in Axon Enterprise by 49.7% in the 1st quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC now owns 7,623 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $2,385,000 after buying an additional 2,532 shares during the last quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale lifted its stake in Axon Enterprise by 45.4% during the 1st quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale now owns 16,986 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $5,321,000 after acquiring an additional 5,301 shares during the period. Finally, Transcend Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Axon Enterprise during the 2nd quarter valued at about $206,000. 79.08% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Insider Buying and Selling at Axon Enterprise In other Axon Enterprise news, President Joshua Isner sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $606.15, for a total value of $12,123,000.00. Following the sale, the president now owns 208,166 shares in the company, valued at $126,179,820.90. The trade was a 8.77 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website . Also, Director Jeri Williams sold 110 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $400.00, for a total value of $44,000.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 1,934 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $773,600. The trade was a 5.38 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 210,256 shares of company stock valued at $87,783,120 in the last three months. 6.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Analyst Ratings Changes Read Our Latest Report on Axon Enterprise Axon Enterprise Stock Up 1.9 % Shares of AXON opened at $646.96 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $483.18 and its 200 day moving average is $376.61. The company has a current ratio of 2.96, a quick ratio of 2.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Axon Enterprise, Inc. has a 12-month low of $224.28 and a 12-month high of $652.22. The company has a market capitalization of $49.33 billion, a PE ratio of 167.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 13.97 and a beta of 0.94. About Axon Enterprise ( Free Report ) Axon Enterprise, Inc develops, manufactures, and sells conducted energy devices (CEDs) under the TASER brand in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Software and Sensors, and TASER. The company also offers hardware and cloud-based software solutions that enable law enforcement to capture, securely store, manage, share, and analyze video and other digital evidence. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding AXON? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Axon Enterprise, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AXON – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Axon Enterprise Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Axon Enterprise and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

OTTAWA — Dave Cameron and his players once again found themselves in an uncomfortable position. Coming off a stunning, embarrassing loss to Latvia some 48 hours earlier at the world junior hockey championship, Canada led another of the sport's lesser lights by a single goal late in regulation Sunday. The tournament hosts would get the job done in the end. It wasn't pretty. Oliver Bonk, Caden Price and Mathieu Cataford, into the empty net, scored as the wobbly Canadians picked up an unconvincing 3-0 victory over Germany. "We're snake-bitten," Cameron, at his third world juniors as the country's head coach, said of the roster's toothless attack. "We're getting chances. That's all you can do ... it'll break." Carter George made 25 saves to register the goaltender's second straight shutout for Canada, which was coming off Friday's 3-2 upset loss to Latvia in a shootout. "I just want to go out there and do my part to get this team a win," said George, who took a shot at the empty net that dribbled wide. "We all pitch into the system." Nico Pertuch stopped 33 shots for Germany, which dropped its Group A opener at the men's under-20 tournament 10-4 to the United States before falling 3-1 to Finland. Canada, which entered with a 17-0 record all-time and a combined 107-26 score against Germany at the world juniors, went more than 120 minutes against a pair of hockey minnows without scoring a goal at 5-on-5. "It gets a little tense there when it was 1-0 with five minutes left," said defenceman Tanner Molendyk. "But I thought we handled it well." "A little tighter than maybe we would have expected," added fellow blueliner Sam Dickinson. Despite another sub-par performance, the victory sets up a mouth-watering New Year's Eve matchup against the U.S. for first place in the pool after the Americans fell 4-3 to the Finns in overtime earlier Sunday. Canada suffered one of the worst defeats in the program's history when Latvia — outscored 41-4 in four previous meetings at the event — shocked the hockey world. And while the plucky Europeans were full marks for their victory, the Canadians were largely disjointed and surrendered the middle of the ice for long stretches despite firing 57 shots on goal. There was more of the same Sunday through the two periods. "It's a quick turnaround, maybe, from (the Latvia loss)," said Canadian forward Berkly Catton. "That hurt, but we've got to be ready." Cameron made a couple of changes to his lineup — one out of necessity and another for tactical reasons. With star defenceman Matthew Schaefer, who could go No. 1 at the 2025 NHL draft, out of the world juniors after suffering an upper-body injury Friday, Vancouver Canucks prospect Sawyer Mynio drew in. Cameron also sat forward Porter Martone for Carson Rehkopf. Canada opened the scoring on the power play, which also had a new look after going 1-for-7 through two games, when Bonk scored from his normal bumper position in the slot at 9:40 of the first period. "Great feeling," said the Ottawa native and son of former NHLer Radek Bonk. "Fans have been awesome." Dickinson then chimed a one-timer off the post on another man advantage before George, who was in goal for Canada's 4-0 opener against Finland, made a couple of stops on the penalty kill inside a red-clad Canadian Tire Centre. "He's been unbelievable," Catton said of the netminder. "He held us in that game when we weren't playing great. He's been the heart and soul of our team." Petruch made a big save off Tanner Howe in the second before also denying Calum Ritchie from the slot on a power play, but the Canadians again looked out of sorts against a decidedly inferior opponent on paper. "You need different clubs in your bag to win this tournament," Cameron said. "Right now our defence and our goaltending are leading the pack. They're the clubs we're using the most. "The offence in this group's going to get going." Catton hit another post for Canada early in the third as a group with 11 first-round NHL draft picks finally started to flex its muscles. Molendyk then also found iron against Germany, set to meet Latvia in a crucial Monday matchup at the bottom of the Group A standings. "It was a lot better," Bonk said of the overall effort. "We didn't score as much as we should have or wanted to. It happens, but the goals will come." Price finally broke the 5-on-5 goose egg with 4:58 left in regulation on a shot that caromed off the end boards, Pertuch and in before Cataford fired into the empty net on another nervy night for the 20-time gold medallists. "Win a hockey game," Catton said of the feeling on the bench. "That's all that really matters — 1-0, 3-0, 10-0 — it's all the same. "We need the wins and we got it." Canada's biggest rival is now on deck. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2024. Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press

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‘Phase 2 China shock is coming’: historian Adam Tooze on Europe, America and manufacturingTaylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' concerts cost Toronto Police about $1.9 millionSuperstar skier Jakara Anthony will miss the next World Cup moguls event in Georgia after undergoing surgery on a broken collarbone. Australia's reigning Olympic champion started the season with a bang, finishing second in Finland before topping the podium in Idre Fjall, Sweden, last weekend. But Anthony suffered the injury in a training fall before the dual moguls event in Sweden, however didn't miss competing after it was cancelled due to poor visibility. "Jakara sustained an injury during World Cup training at Indre Fjall that will ruled her out of the upcoming event in Georgia," her manager Julia Brukner told AAP. "She has had surgery on her collarbone in Oslo and will travel to Australia to commence her rehab." Anthony is expected to arrive back in Melbourne early next week. With this weekend's World Cup round in Alpe d'Huez in France cancelled due to a lack of snow, Anthony was next targeting the event in Bakuriani in Georgia on December 20-21. The 26-year-old was looking to defend both the singles and dual moguls titles that she won there last season. There's more than a month before the next round in Waterville in the United States on January 24-25, giving her time to recover. With her Australian teammate, 2018 Olympic silver medallist Matt Graham requiring three rounds of collarbone surgery, Anthony won't take any chances by rushing back. Anthony and French skier Perrine Laffont are locked at the top of the World Cup standings on 180 points after both winning a gold and silver in the opening two events. The Australian dominated last season, storming to 14 World Cup victories, however it was in the absence of 2018 Olympic champion Laffont, who took the year off. The news comes after teenage snowboard sensation Valentino Guseli's season ended after he did his ACL while competing earlier this month in China. The 19-year-old fell during qualifying for the snowboard big air World Cup event in Beijing earlier this month, with scans revealing the extent of the injury. From the NSW far south coast, Guseli is now back in Australia as he begins his recovery ahead of the next Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, in early 2026. Making his Olympic debut at the last Games, Guseli is looking to qualify for three disciplines, competing in half-pipe, slopestyle and big air. Last year he created history, becoming the first rider to podium in all three park and pipe disciplines in one World Cup season. Meanwhile, the snowboard cross World Cup season gets underway this weekend in Cervinia, Italy with eight Australians in action including four Olympians. Dual winter Olympian Belle Brockhoff is missing from the women's field after suffering a horrific compound fracture in her arm in November. She is also recovering back in Australia following surgery.

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Declassified files show the note to former MP John Spellar also said the republican party had ignored the “visceral component of sectarianism” in responding to a new government good relations strategy. Mr Spellar, then a Northern Ireland Office minister, had launched a consultation on the “A Shared Future” document, an attempt to address community divisions, segregation and sectarianism in the region at a time when the devolved powersharing institutions were suspended. A file at the Public Record Office in Belfast shows that OFMDFM official Chris Stewart wrote to the minister in July about a response to the document from Sinn Fein representative Bairbre de Brun. Mr Stewart told Mr Spellar that Ms de Brun’s letter had been critical of the document and was clearly intended to “mark your card”. He said among a number of points raised by de Brun was that “the promotion of equality is the key to improving community relations”. His memo adds: “Sinn Fein is clearly seeking to position or align the issue of community relations within its equality and human rights agenda. “This general Sinn Fein position has resulted in a simplistic analysis of community relations, which is flawed in its description of the causes and necessary policy response. “There is of course, no doubt that a lack of equality has been a contributing factor to poor community relations. “However, Sinn Fein ignores the many other factors, not least the violent conflict that resulted in over 3,000 deaths. “Sinn Fein also portrays poor community relations (for nationalists) as being a purely rational response to the political situation. “This ignores the more visceral component of sectarianism, which is all too prevalent in both communities.” Mr Stewart continues: “To suggest, as Sinn Fein does, that the promotion of equality should be the key component of good relations policy is to ignore the key message in A Shared Future, that indirect approaches alone are insufficient to deal with sectarianism and the abnormal relationship between sections of the Northern Ireland community.” The official recommended the minister invite representatives of Sinn Fein to a meeting to discuss the policy. The file also contains a note about Mr Spellar’s meeting with DUP representatives Maurice Morrow and Peter Weir the following month to discuss the document. The note says: “Morrow said he had no problem with sharing the future and suggested that the first step to that would be an election to decide who spoke for whom – though he was quick to say he didn’t want politics to dominate the meeting.” It adds: “Weir said that the biggest step towards improving community relations would be the creation of a political environment that had the broad support of both unionism and nationalism, and the GFA (Good Friday Agreement) could not create that environment.”

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Is Poetry Still Alive? Exploring the Relevance of Verse in a Social Media WorldBob Ellingson met Celene Christensen during the summer of 1963 in Port Angeles, Washington. Bob vividly remembers sitting in a college library one day when he looked up and saw the most beautiful girl wearing a pretty green corduroy dress. That beautiful girl became his wife on Dec. 21, 1964. For the first few years of marriage, the couple lived and worked in Port Angeles, Seattle and Bellingham. They had their first son, Eric, in 1965. While in Seattle, Bob put himself through college and supported his new family by working nights and attending the University of Washington during the day. Their second son, Brett, was born in 1967. In 1970, the family moved to Centralia. Bob began teaching at Washington Elementary School, where he taught fifth grade for many years. Celene was a stay-at-home mom until her boys were in high school, then she attended college at Central Washington University to receive her teaching degree. Celene taught elementary school at Jefferson Lincoln and Oakview Elementary school for several years. Bob later owned the Print Shop for many years along with teaching technology at Maple Lane School. They both retired in 1999. Bob likes to joke and say that he hasn’t worked this century. The couple continues to stay busy with family, hobbies, church, volunteering and traveling. Some of their travels have included; backpacking through Europe and North Africa, a trip down the Rhine, visiting relatives in Sweden, Hawaii trip with the family, Alaskan cruise, adventures on the Trans Mongolian Railway, road trip to Alaska in their Volkswagen van and countless camping trips with family and friends. The couple's children (Eric and Marcia and Brett and Joey) hosted a big bash “seafood extravaganza” dinner in Birch Bay with all of the family in attendance to celebrate their 60th anniversary. The Ellingsons have six grandchildren, Micah, Sarah, Christa, Gina, Jasper and Alida; and three great-grandchildren, Connor, Avaya and Axel. ••• To submit an anniversary announcement to The Chronicle, email photos and details to news@chronline.com . Information can also be mailed to 321 N. Pearl St., Centralia.

Twice-failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris reportedly has a big book deal coming down the pike. But the vice president shouldn’t kid herself: no one cares about her, they’re only tuning in to see the dirt she has to dish on others. The book is doomed to fail unless she delivers. If she does, she stands to collect a pretty big windfall. As one “Kamala insider” told The Daily Mail, “Virtually the moment Kamala lost to Trump, the offers began pouring in from the publishing world for her to do the definitive book on what really went on between Joe and Kamala – what went right and what went wrong – inside the Oval Office walls, and all the ups and downs of her campaign.” (Stream The Daily Caller’s Latest Documentary ‘ Cleaning Up Kamala ’ HERE) “They are throwing around advance numbers in the $ 20 million range, maybe more with other publishing rights.” That might not be quite Obama figures; the former first couple reportedly raked in a $65 million advance from Penguin Random House in 2017. But it certainly trumps the $14 million Hillary Clinton took in for her own reflections on political failure. Does anyone really think Kamala has more insight, influence or star power than Hill Dawg? Of course not. Publishers aren’t fighting to tell The Kamala Story; she’s nothing more than patsy in her own autobiography. No, publishers want the truth of the Biden administration: who was really running the country and pulling the strings of critical campaign decisions? How badly was Joe Biden himself incapacitated? Who knew what, when? Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris greets former first lady Michelle Obama during a campaign rally at the Wings Event Center on October 26, 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Vice President Harris will be campaigning today with former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama in the battleground swing state of Michigan. With 10 days remaining, Harris continues campaigning against Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the November 5 election. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) If Kamala can answer these questions, she’ll earn her advance countless times over. “More than anyone in the Biden White House, Kamala as the number two, and then as Joe Biden ‘s campaign successor after he dropped out of the race, knows all the secrets, knows where all the skeletons are buried,” one publishing executive told The Daily Mail. “She was there from the beginning of the administration and participated in all the presidential decisions, right or wrong. She’s the one who can tell the consummate story.” No doubt Harris World has been pushing this line to publishers; it’s why they’re talking about this advance in the first place. However, you’d have to be crazy to believe she’ll actually deliver. Harris might even want to air out some “skeletons” after her embarrassing defeat (which certainly carries a lot of blame to go around), but the same puppet masters who bullied Biden into bowing out of the race will be damned if they let her blow their cover in a tell-all book. (Stream The Daily Caller’s Latest Documentary ‘ Cleaning Up Kamala ’ HERE) Harris’ memoir, if it comes to fruition, will no doubt spin some contrived tale about the failures of the Biden-Harris administration and campaign. It’ll have some juicy tidbits designed to capture headlines and weave a selection of half-truths into a moderately compelling narrative. What it certainly won’t do is tell the whole truth, because that would implicate the entire Democratic Party establishment. If Harris wants to have any sort of comfortable future where she’s “taken care of,” she knows this is the one thing she can’t do. The whole purpose of such a book is to indict some expendable parties, performatively reflecting on the loss in order to give that very same establishment cover to continue doing exactly what it’s doing. No real lessons will be learned, no real costs will be paid, and the American people will continue to be treated like gullible rubes. This might have worked for Hillary ten years ago, but political consumers are a lot savvier these days. They can see through phony recriminations and the clickbait headlines they generate. Unless Harris really tells the whole truth and nothing but the truth, there’s a very good chance the book will flop. And it will be entirely delicious to watch.

GENEVA: Conflicts, violence and disasters across Africa have dramatically driven up the number of displaced people on the continent over the past 15 years, international monitors said Tuesday. By the end of last year, Africa counted 35 million people living displaced within their own countries, according to a report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). That is nearly half of the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) worldwide, IDMC chief Alexandra Bilak told AFP. “We have seen a tripling of the number of IDPs on the African continent over the last 15 years,” she said, adding that “the majority of this internal displacement is being caused by conflict and violence, but is also now triggered more and more by disasters”. While IDPs typically receive less focus than refugees who flee across borders, they are far more numerous and their lives are equally turned upside down. Displacement disrupts livelihoods, the cultural identity and social ties of entire communities, making them more vulnerable, the IDMC pointed out. It can set back a country’s development agenda by disrupting the ability of those displaced to generate income, pay rent or taxes, as countries are called on to provide additional housing, healthcare, education and protection. Conflict main culprit Tuesday’s report showed that rising levels of conflict and violence were responsible for driving 32.5 million people into internal displacement in Africa. Eighty percent of them were displaced within five countries—the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Somalia and Sudan. Conflict and violence “cause cyclical patterns of displacement, and the people who were displaced by conflicts already 10, 15, in some cases 20, 25 years ago have not been able to find a solution”, Bilak said. “They haven’t been able to return home,” she said, adding that “new waves of violence and displacement are added on to protracted caseloads”, pushing IDP numbers ever higher. Displacement due to disasters, in particular floods, is also on the rise in Africa, as climate change makes itself increasingly felt. The number of times people were forced to flee disasters rose six-fold between 2009 and 2023, from 1.1 million displacements per year to 6.3 million, the IDMC said. Floods triggered more than three-quarters of these movements, while droughts accounted for another 11 percent, the report showed. Overlap The IDMC cautioned that conflicts, violence and disasters often overlap, driving complex crises, which see many displaced repeatedly or for prolonged periods. The organization highlighted the African Union’s Kampala Convention on protecting and assisting IDPs as an important tool to address the problem. That convention, which was adopted in 2009 and entered into force in December 2012, set an international standard as the first, and still the only, legally-binding regional agreement addressing internal displacement. Thirty-four African countries have since ratified the treaty, with many developing legal frameworks and making significant investments to address the issue. But the IDMC said governments had struggled in the face of rising conflicts and disasters worsened and made more frequent by climate change. “It hasn’t fixed the problem,” Bilak said. With most displacement in Africa due to conflict, she stressed that “much more has to be done when it comes to peace-building and diplomacy and conflict transformation”. “That is really the key of the issue.” - AFPComino’s High-Performance Server: A Game-Changer for AI and HPC Workloads In an exciting advancement for tech enthusiasts, Comino has rolled out its latest innovation, the Grando H100 Server. Designed to cater to demanding AI and high-performance computing (HPC) needs, this powerhouse integrates cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional results. At the heart of the Grando H100 is AMD’s Threadripper PRO 7995WX processor, equipped with a staggering 96 cores and 192 threads. Utilizing AMD’s Zen 4 architecture, it supports a remarkable 2TB of DDR5 memory, making it ideal for handling extensive data processing tasks with ease. Enhancing its capabilities further, the server is outfitted with two Nvidia H100 NVL GPUs, together offering an impressive 188GB of GPU memory. The backbone of this system is its ASUS SAGE WRX90 motherboard, which supplies plentiful PCIe Gen5 lanes, ensuring seamless connections for GPUs and high-speed storage. Comino, famed for its expertise in liquid-cooled systems, has incorporated an advanced cooling solution within the Grando H100. This setup promises stable performance under heavy loads while operating quietly. In recent benchmarks, the Grando H100 showcased excellent performance in AI-specific computations, rendering, and compression tasks. However, in certain traditional rendering scenarios, it did not outperform systems optimized with alternative GPUs. Summing up these features, the Grando H100 Server stands out as an essential tool for enterprises and professionals concentrating on AI-centric workloads. With its robust build and innovative cooling, it provides both flexibility and reliability in demanding environments, leaving tech enthusiasts eager for what’s next. The Future of AI and HPC: Why Comino’s Grando H100 Server is the Ultimate Powerhouse Introduction Comino’s latest offering, the Grando H100 Server, redefines the standards for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. This robust server is packed with cutting-edge technology and promises to be a game-changer for tech enthusiasts and enterprises focusing on AI-driven initiatives. Features and Specifications – Unparalleled Processing Power : At the core of the Grando H100 is AMD’s Threadripper PRO 7995WX processor, boasting 96 cores and 192 threads. This processor utilizes AMD’s Zen 4 architecture, making it a potent force for AI and data processing tasks. – Massive Memory Capacity : With support for up to 2TB of DDR5 memory, the Grando H100 can handle vast datasets with ease. This feature is particularly beneficial for AI applications that require extensive memory for efficient processing. – Advanced GPU Integration : The server includes dual Nvidia H100 NVL GPUs, which contribute a total of 188GB of GPU memory. This configuration enhances AI-specific computations, rendering, and compression tasks. – Innovative Cooling System : Comino’s reputation for liquid cooling excellence is demonstrated in the Grando H100. The advanced cooling technology ensures stable and quiet operation, even under the heaviest workloads. Use Cases The Grando H100 is tailored for enterprises focused on AI-centric workloads. It is ideal for: – AI Model Training and Inference : The server’s expansive GPU memory and processing power enable rapid AI model training and accurate inference, making it suitable for research and development environments. – Data-Intensive Simulations : Industries such as finance and healthcare, which rely on complex simulations and real-time data analysis, will find the Grando H100’s capabilities indispensable. – Rendering and Media Workflows : While the server excels in AI-specific rendering tasks, it may not match some specialized systems for traditional rendering. However, it remains a formidable choice for media professionals requiring high performance. Pros and Cons – Pros : Exceptional computing power, advanced cooling, expansive memory and GPU capabilities. – Cons : May not outperform alternative GPU-optimized systems in specific traditional rendering scenarios. Market Analysis and Trends With the surge of AI applications and the growing demand for high-performance computing, the market for servers like the Grando H100 is expanding. Enterprises are increasingly seeking reliable and powerful solutions to manage massive datasets efficiently. Comino’s Grando H100 sets a precedent in this evolving market, aligning with the trend towards more specialized hardware for AI and HPC environments. Conclusion The Comino Grando H100 Server stands out as a necessary asset for businesses leveraging AI technologies. Its robust build, coupled with industry-leading components, positions it as a leader in the realm of high-performance computing. This server promises to pave the way for future innovations, meeting the market’s demand for a balance of power, efficiency, and reliability. For more information about their latest innovations, visit Comino .

NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected. Then Wednesday's targeted of the UnitedHealthcare CEO on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk thrust the executive and his business into the national spotlight. Thompson, who was 50, had worked at the giant UnitedHealth Group Inc for 20 years and run the insurance arm since 2021 after running its Medicare and retirement business. As CEO, Thompson led a firm that provides health coverage to more than 49 million Americans — more than the population of Spain. United is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, the privately run versions of the U.S. government’s Medicare program for people age 65 and older. The company also sells individual insurance and administers health-insurance coverage for thousands of employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs. The business run by Thompson brought in $281 billion in revenue last year, making it the largest subsidiary of the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group. His $10.2 million annual pay package, including salary, bonus and stock options awards, made him one of the company's highest-paid executives. The University of Iowa graduate began his career as a certified public accountant at PwC and had little name recognition beyond the health care industry. Even to investors who own its stock, the parent company's face belonged to CEO Andrew Witty, a knighted British triathlete who has testified before Congress. When Thompson did occasionally draw attention, it was because of his role in shaping the way Americans get health care. At an investor meeting last year, he outlined his company's shift to “value-based care,” paying doctors and other caregivers to keep patients healthy rather than focusing on treating them once sick. “Health care should be easier for people,” Thompson said at the time. “We are cognizant of the challenges. But navigating a future through value-based care unlocks a situation where the ... family doesn’t have to make the decisions on their own.” Thompson also drew attention in 2021 when the insurer, like its competitors, was widely criticized for a plan to start denying payment for what it deemed non-critical visits to hospital emergency rooms. “Patients are not medical experts and should not be expected to self-diagnose during what they believe is a medical emergency,” the chief executive of the American Hospital Association wrote in an open letter addressed to Thompson. “Threatening patients with a financial penalty for making the wrong decision could have a chilling effect on seeking emergency care.” United Healthcare responded by delaying rollout of the change. Thompson, who lived in a Minneapolis suburb and was the married father of two sons in high school, was set to speak at an investor meeting in a midtown New York hotel. He was on his own and about to enter the building when he was shot in the back by a masked assailant who fled on foot before pedaling an e-bike into Central Park a few blocks away, the New York Police Department said. Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said investigators were looking at Thompson's social media accounts and interviewing employees and family members. “Didn’t seem like he had any issues at all,” Kenny said. "He did not have a security detail.” AP reporters Michael R. Sisak and Steve Karnowski contributed to this report. Murphy reported from Indianapolis. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email.By Vanessa G. Sánchez, KFF Health News (TNS) LOS ANGELES — President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations and tougher immigration restrictions is deepening mistrust of the health care system among California’s immigrants and clouding the future for providers serving the state’s most impoverished residents. At the same time, immigrants living illegally in Southern California told KFF Health News they thought the economy would improve and their incomes might increase under Trump, and for some that outweighed concerns about health care. Community health workers say fear of deportation is already affecting participation in Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program for low-income residents, which was expanded in phases to all immigrants regardless of residency status over the past several years. That could undercut the state’s progress in reducing the uninsured rate, which reached a record low of 6.4% last year. Immigrants lacking legal residency have long worried that participation in government programs could make them targets, and Trump’s election has compounded those concerns, community advocates say. The incoming Trump administration is also expected to target Medicaid with funding cuts and enrollment restrictions , which activists worry could threaten the Medi-Cal expansion and kneecap efforts to extend health insurance subsidies under Covered California to all immigrants. “The fear alone has so many consequences to the health of our communities,” said Mar Velez , director of policy with the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California. “This is, as they say, not their first rodeo. They understand how the system works. I think this machine is going to be, unfortunately, a lot more harmful to our communities.” Alongside such worries, though, is a strain of optimism that Trump might be a boon to the economy, according to interviews with immigrants in Los Angeles whom health care workers were soliciting to sign up for Medi-Cal. Since Election Day, community health worker Yanet Martinez said, people are more reluctant to hear her pitch for subsidized health insurance or cancer prevention screenings. “They think I’m going to share their information to deport them,” Martinez said. (Vanessa G. Sánchez/KFF Health News/TNS) Clinics and community health workers encourage immigrants to enroll for health coverage through Medi-Cal and Covered California. But workers have noticed that fear of deportation has chilled participation. (Vanessa G. Sánchez/KFF Health News/TNS) Community health workers like Yanet Martinez encourage people to enroll for health benefits. But many California immigrants fear that using subsidized services could hurt their chances of obtaining legal residency. (Vanessa G. Sánchez/KFF Health News/TNS) Since Election Day, community health worker Yanet Martinez said, people are more reluctant to hear her pitch for subsidized health insurance or cancer prevention screenings. “They think I’m going to share their information to deport them,” Martinez said. (Vanessa G. Sánchez/KFF Health News/TNS) Selvin, 39, who, like others interviewed for this article, asked to be identified by only his first name because he’s living here without legal permission, said that even though he believes Trump dislikes people like him, he thinks the new administration could help boost his hours at the food processing facility where he works packing noodles. “I do see how he could improve the economy. From that perspective, I think it’s good that he won.” He became eligible for Medi-Cal this year but decided not to enroll, worrying it could jeopardize his chances of changing his immigration status. “I’ve thought about it,” Selvin said, but “I feel like it could end up hurting me. I won’t deny that, obviously, I’d like to benefit — get my teeth fixed, a physical checkup.” But fear holds him back, he said, and he hasn’t seen a doctor in nine years. It’s not Trump’s mass deportation plan in particular that’s scaring him off, though. “If I’m not committing any crimes or getting a DUI, I think I won’t get deported,” Selvin said. Petrona, 55, came from El Salvador seeking asylum and enrolled in Medi-Cal last year. She said that if her health insurance benefits were cut, she wouldn’t be able to afford her visits to the dentist. A street food vendor, she hears often about Trump’s deportation plan, but she said it will be the criminals the new president pushes out. “I’ve heard people say he’s going to get rid of everyone who’s stealing.” Although she’s afraid she could be deported, she’s also hopeful about Trump. “He says he’s going to give a lot of work to Hispanics because Latinos are the ones who work the hardest,” she said. “That’s good, more work for us, the ones who came here to work.” Newly elected Republican Assembly member Jeff Gonzalez, who flipped a seat long held by Democrats in the Latino-heavy desert region in the southeastern part of the state, said his constituents were anxious to see a new economic direction. “They’re just really kind of fed up with the status quo in California,” Gonzalez said. “People on the ground are saying, ‘I’m hopeful,’ because now we have a different perspective. We have a businessperson who is looking at the very things that we are looking at, which is the price of eggs, the price of gas, the safety.” Gonzalez said he’s not going to comment about potential Medicaid cuts, because Trump has not made any official announcement. Unlike most in his party, Gonzalez said he supports the extension of health care services to all residents regardless of immigration status . Health care providers said they are facing a twin challenge of hesitancy among those they are supposed to serve and the threat of major cuts to Medicaid, the federal program that provides over 60% of the funding for Medi-Cal. Health providers and policy researchers say a loss in federal contributions could lead the state to roll back or downsize some programs, including the expansion to cover those without legal authorization. California and Oregon are the only states that offer comprehensive health insurance to all income-eligible immigrants regardless of status. About 1.5 million people without authorization have enrolled in California, at a cost of over $6 billion a year to state taxpayers. “Everyone wants to put these types of services on the chopping block, which is really unfair,” said state Sen. Lena Gonzalez, a Democrat and chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. “We will do everything we can to ensure that we prioritize this.” Sen. Gonzalez said it will be challenging to expand programs such as Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, for which immigrants lacking permanent legal status are not eligible. A big concern for immigrants and their advocates is that Trump could reinstate changes to the public charge policy, which can deny green cards or visas based on the use of government benefits. “President Trump’s mass deportation plan will end the financial drain posed by illegal immigrants on our healthcare system, and ensure that our country can care for American citizens who rely on Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security,” Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to KFF Health News. During his first term, in 2019, Trump broadened the policy to include the use of Medicaid, as well as housing and nutrition subsidies. The Biden administration rescinded the change in 2021. KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News, found immigrants use less health care than people born in the United States. And about 1 in 4 likely undocumented immigrant adults said they have avoided applying for assistance with health care, food, and housing because of immigration-related fears, according to a 2023 survey . Another uncertainty is the fate of the Affordable Care Act, which was opened in November to immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children and are protected by the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals program. If DACA eligibility for the act’s plans, or even the act itself, were to be reversed under Trump, that would leave roughly 40,000 California DACA recipients, and about 100,000 nationwide , without access to subsidized health insurance. On Dec. 9, a federal court in North Dakota issued an order blocking DACA recipients from accessing Affordable Care Act health plans in 19 states that had challenged the Biden administration’s rule. Clinics and community health workers are encouraging people to continue enrolling in health benefits. But amid the push to spread the message, the chilling effects are already apparent up and down the state. “¿Ya tiene Medi-Cal?” community health worker Yanet Martinez said, asking residents whether they had Medi-Cal as she walked down Pico Boulevard recently in a Los Angeles neighborhood with many Salvadorans. “¡Nosotros podemos ayudarle a solicitar Medi-Cal! ¡Todo gratuito!” she shouted, offering help to sign up, free of charge. “Gracias, pero no,” said one young woman, responding with a no thanks. She shrugged her shoulders and averted her eyes under a cap that covered her from the late-morning sun. Since Election Day, Martinez said, people have been more reluctant to hear her pitch for subsidized health insurance or cancer prevention screenings. “They think I’m going to share their information to deport them,” she said. “They don’t want anything to do with it.” This article was produced by KFF Health News , which publishes California Healthline , an editorially independent service of the California Health Care Foundation . ©2024 KFF Health News. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Sporting Lisbon coach sends message to Man United over Janurary move for Viktor Gyokeres - The Peoples Person

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and others to immediately clear the blockage of national and state highways in Punjab where farmers are staging protests. Farmers under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. The plea, filed in the apex court by a social activist hailing from Punjab, also sought directions to the Centre and others to remove restrictions on farmers’ protests and to ensure that national highways and railway tracks are not blocked by the agitating farmers. It has alleged that farmers’ and farmer unions have blocked the entire national and state highways in Punjab permanently and for an indefinite period.As per the cause list of December 9 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench headed by Justice Surya Kant is slated to hear the plea. “The alleged farmers and their farmer unions have blocked the national highway at the entry point of Punjab i.e. Shambu for more than one year and recently have blocked national and state highways in the entire state of Punjab at various locations on October 24, 2024,” the plea said. It claimed the blockage of highways was a threat to national security as the entire Army movement towards the northern borders of the country passes through Punjab. “People of Punjab and neighbouring states are facing great difficulty as they are unable to reach hospitals on time in case of medical emergency, as even ambulances are being stopped from running on national and state highways in the entire state of Punjab,” the plea said. It said free movement on highways comes under the fundamental right of the citizen, which is being violated by the farmers by blocking them in the entire state of Punjab. “The state of Punjab is being targeted by the foreign, external and anti-national forces with the intention to use alleged farmers and farmer unions to de-stable Punjab as Punjab is the backbone of the entire country and has a history of facing many attacks from neighbouring countries,” the plea claimed.Farmers call for 'Punjab Bandh' today, emergency services to remain open50jili live 。

Argos shoppers rushing to buy PS5 Pro in January deal that's almost too good to be trueHow a librarian from Wake Forest, N.C., became Jimmy Carter's pen pal for two decadesI n a new study, an experimental obesity drug from Novo Nordisk called CagriSema allowed people to lose more than 20% of their body weight, on average, a result that caused the Danish company’s stock price to fall by as much as 29%. Yes, fall. For anyone not closely following the heated race for obesity drug dominance (there must be a few of you left?), it might look like we’re living in the upside-down. After all, if these same data were unveiled just three years ago, the market reaction would have been wildly different. The stock might have gone up and headlines would have heralded an advance in the fight against obesity. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Carraro India's Market Debut Stumbles With 7.52% Decline

Eagles boss Oliver Glasner put his complete faith in Henderson at the start of the season, handing him the number one shirt - worn by Sam Johnstone in the previous campaign. Although Palace have faced adversity this term, Henderson has repaid Glasner’s trust and the substantial transfer fee paid in the previous summer, constantly being a standout performer for the South London outfit. Henderson, who has arguably been Palace’s Player of the Season so far, was recognised at international level for his impressive displays, making his first start for England away to Finland in October . On Saturday, Palace claimed a point against Manchester City, pulling four points clear of the relegation zone. Although he conceded twice, Henderson had a decent game, producing two excellent saves to deny Savinho and Erling Haaland, respectively. After making his 100th league appearance, Henderson revealed that Glasner's side are starting to show glimpses of the outfit that went seven games unbeaten at the end of last season. "100 per cent. Sarr has come into the team, at the start of the season no one really knew his strengths, which is obvious because we have never played together before. "Now we're seeing partnerships at the back, in midfield and up the top of the pitch. We are going to go from strength to strength now. "Sometimes as well, with the fitness of the team, it takes ten games to get to full fitness. You can see we are outrunning teams now. That was the aim at the start of the season. "Obviously, we weren’t quite doing that. We were getting outrun and outbattled. We are only going to get better." With the upturn in results, confidence within the Palace camp has increased. Henderson felt that his side would claim points against Manchester City - a feeling synonymous with the Eagles at the close of last season. “We came into the game and I genuinely believed we could win today. “We sort of went into every game last season knowing we were going to win, it was strange. Sometimes you just need back-to-back wins and that is what we're looking for. We're delighted.” Despite Palace enjoying a good run of results - losing just one of their last eight games - Henderson pointed out that facing Manchester City, who have won four-straight League titles, felt different this weekend. “It felt different on the pitch. City at times are unbelievable and you don't get a break, don't get out your own half. “They gave us a few chances, we wouldn't have got them last season, we've got to make them count and we did. “It is a great point, no matter what form they're in they are world-class players. They are still one of the top teams in the Premier League - we take confidence from that going forward.”

Monday, December 30, 2024 Facebook Instagram Twitter WhatsApp Youtube Personal Finance Education Entertainment Jobs Alert Sports Hindi Technology Complaint Redressal. Fact-Checking Policy Correction policy Authors and Team DNPA Code of Ethics Onwership and Funding Cookie Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer Contact US About Us More Search Home Personal Finance UPI Rule Change: RBI allows UPI access for prepaid payment instruments via... Personal Finance UPI Rule Change: RBI allows UPI access for prepaid payment instruments via third party applications; know full details By Shyamu Maurya December 30, 2024 0 4 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram UPI Rule Change: RBI allows UPI access for prepaid payment instruments via third party applications; know full details UPI Rule Change: According to the circular issued by RBI, only full-KYC PPIs will be allowed to be linked for UPI payments. UPI transactions initiated from a PPI will first be verified through the customer’s existing PPI credentials. RBI: To promote digital payments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a big decision. Now it will be possible to make payments using prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) through third party UPI apps. The central bank has claimed that this change will promote interoperability in the digital payments ecosystem. What are Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs)? Prepaid Payment Instruments is a system in which users can save funds in a card or digital wallet for upcoming transactions. It is usually used for subscriptions and remittances. This new rule of RBI connects PPIs to the UPI ecosystem. UPI is India’s strongest digital payment platform. What is the new UPI rule? Earlier, PPIs such as digital wallets, gift cards and metro cards could only be used through their respective apps. But now, PPI holders with full-KYC (Know Your Customer) can link their instruments to popular UPI apps such as Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm and BHIM, just like bank accounts are linked. According to the circular issued by RBI, only full-KYC PPIs will be allowed to be linked for UPI payments. UPI transactions initiated from the PPI will first be verified through the customer’s existing PPI credentials. This pre-authorization process ensures that the transaction is verified before it is set up in the UPI system. Will make digital payments more convenient RBI has also clarified that PPI issuers, in the role of payment system provider, cannot onboard customers of any other bank or PPI issuer. This step has been taken to prevent potential conflict of interest and maintain a clear rule. This change will not only make digital payments more convenient but will also give new heights to the Digital India mission by making UPI stronger. 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Zug, Switzerland - December 30, 2024 - WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey” or the“Company”) (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN), a global leader in cybersecurity, AI, blockchain, and IoT technologies, that its subsidiary, SEALCOIN AG, ends 2024 as a leader in secure, decentralized IoT ecosystems. Utilizing its blockchain-based TIOT token, SEALCOIN empowers IoT devices to autonomously exchange data, energy, and services, transforming real-time interactions with unmatched trust and efficiency. In January 2025, SEALCOIN will achieve a major milestone in cooperation with WISeSat AG, another WISeKey subsidiary which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, with the launch of a new generation of WISeSat satellites designed to support autonomous machine-to-machine (M2M) transactions from space. This Proof of Concept (PoC) will demonstrate secure, satellite-initiated transactions with IoT devices, marking a significant step toward creating a scalable Transactional IoT (t-IoT) infrastructure. By combining SEALCOIN's decentralized platform with WISeSat's capabilities, the PoC will showcase how blockchain and space technologies can enable global IoT networks with unparalleled security and scalability. Earlier in 2024, SEALCOIN successfully conducted a PoC for t-IoT transactions between two devices, proving its ability to disintermediate service providers and securely manage decentralized device interactions. The upcoming generation of WISeSat satellites will feature enhanced operational capabilities tailored for M2M transactions, reinforcing SEALCOIN's position as a pioneer in space-based digital ecosystems. With decentralized ledger technology ensuring secure, tamper-proof exchanges, SEALCOIN is driving innovation in industries like energy, logistics, and environmental monitoring, expanding the possibilities for IoT devices to interact autonomously in real-time. SEALCOIN's roadmap for 2025 focuses on scaling its space-based IoT initiatives, refining blockchain solutions for advanced security and scalability, and exploring partnerships to expand the transactional IoT ecosystem. By addressing real-world challenges with innovative solutions, SEALCOIN continues to deliver long-term value to stakeholders and set new standards for global IoT ecosystems. With Swiss regulatory compliance, advanced encryption, and collaboration with cutting-edge technologies like Hedera Hashgraph, SEALCOIN's decentralized architecture ensures trust, transparency, and privacy in IoT transactions. SEALCOIN AG is revolutionizing the future of machine-to-machine transactions with its innovative integration of blockchain and space technology. SEALCOIN is committed to fostering secure, scalable, and autonomous IoT ecosystems, enabling a new era of interconnected devices. About WISeKey WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform. Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey's mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. 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First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund ( NYSEARCA:FBT – Get Free Report ) was down 0.5% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as $166.08 and last traded at $167.18. Approximately 7,851 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 71% from the average daily volume of 26,785 shares. The stock had previously closed at $167.98. First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund Stock Performance The stock’s 50 day moving average is $170.93 and its 200 day moving average is $166.79. The company has a market capitalization of $1.26 billion, a PE ratio of 17.20 and a beta of 0.86. Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its position in shares of First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund by 25.8% in the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 15,945 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,741,000 after acquiring an additional 3,275 shares during the period. Garden State Investment Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $4,494,000. Synovus Financial Corp bought a new position in First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund in the 3rd quarter valued at $203,000. MML Investors Services LLC boosted its holdings in First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund by 2.2% in the 3rd quarter. MML Investors Services LLC now owns 3,888 shares of the company’s stock valued at $669,000 after purchasing an additional 84 shares during the period. Finally, Orion Portfolio Solutions LLC purchased a new position in shares of First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund during the 3rd quarter valued at $912,000. First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund Company Profile The First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (FBT) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the NYSE Arca Biotechnology index. The fund tracks an equal-weighted index of US biotechnology stocks. FBT was launched on Jun 19, 2006 and is managed by First Trust. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .SUPP Youth chief sings praises of party leaders at Dudong Youth branch’s 10th anniversary do

It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve on the Marin County Board of Supervisors. As I leave office, I am deeply appreciative of the uniqueness of our cities and towns, the high level of engagement from our residents and the essential role local government plays in supporting both the current and long-term sustainability of our communities. The success of local government depends largely on its relationship with its residents. While government is often measured by how effectively it delivers the municipal and social services that people rely on each day, equally important are the actions taken in the policy and planning arenas. They address future needs, changing conditions and evolving community values. Reflecting on my time as supervisor, this relationship – how community values shape policy and planning, and how those policies ultimately impact the success of our communities – is top of mind. Marin has a long history of community values driving policy. Our commitment to conservation, open space and agricultural land protection was the cornerstone of Marin’s first countywide visioning effort, “Can the Last Place Last?” This effort directly influenced the county’s first general plan, adopted in 1972. The land-use policies that emerged from that plan halted suburban sprawl, concentrated future development along the Highway 101 corridor and preserved Marin’s agricultural and public lands. This plan created the blueprint for development that remains in place today, contributing to Marin’s status as one of the most desirable (and expensive) places to live in the state. As supervisor, I worked on a wide range of issues, of varying complexity, with many different people, achieving varying degrees of success. From neighborhood requests for traffic calming to community demands for congestion relief; from controversial flood control projects to equally contentious solutions to house the homeless; from lighting for street corners to lighting for ball fields – the issues ran the gamut. But the passions they sparked were always high, and the outcomes affected real lives. Every issue was important and was taken seriously. They demanded a fostering of open dialogue, an active engagement of all stakeholders and a push to do our best to find a solution that gained consensus. Marin demonstrated effectiveness of this collaborative, community-centered approach on a countywide scale with the adoption of Measure A for parks in 2012 and its renewal in 2022. Building on Marin’s long-held values of conservation, open space and environmental protection, Measure A expanded access to parks and open space, while ensuring programming for historically underserved communities. It had overwhelming community backing and buy-in. It will bestow benefits on residents for decades into the future. In 2020, Marin voters again expressed their community-minded values, this time in support of wildfire prevention. The approval of Measure C led to the creation of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, a comprehensive and coordinated approach to wildfire prevention and response. This initiative recognized that preventing wildfires and preparing for their impact is a shared responsibility among residents, government, the public and private sectors. And then there was the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health took precedence over politics. Neighbors relied on one another to take action for the benefit of all. In that moment, we were truly a community – government and residents united by shared values and a common cause. Each of these community success stories underscores the importance of a collaborative process, and another important truth: The actions and investments we make today impact lives in the immediate, while shaping how our county and communities look and function in the future. As I leave office, it I am thinking about the future. Who will be living here two decades from now and what will be their relative health and level of wealth? I’m thinking about the state of our housing, and the number of unhoused; the ability of local businesses and institutions to hire and retain workers; the resiliency of our communities in the face of rising tides and extreme weather events. I am thinking about the power of community values informing and supporting government action, and our collective ability to make our county stronger, healthier, and more resilient in the face of challenges we face today, and those that will come tomorrow. I leave office proud of our county, our community, and hopeful for our future. Outgoing Marin County Supervisor Katie Rice represented District 2, which encompasses the Ross Valley, Larkspur and Corte Madera, from 2011 to 2024.NEW YORK , Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. ("Evolv" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EVLV ). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased. The class action concerns whether Evolv and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. You have until December 31, 2024 , to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Evolv securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained a t www.pomerantzlaw.com . [Click here for information about joining the class action] On October 25, 2024 , Evolv issued a press release "announc[ing] that shareholders and others should not rely upon certain of the Company's previously issued financial statements and that it will delay filing its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30 , 2024. The press release disclosed "an internal investigation that is focused on the Company's sales practices, including whether certain sales of products and subscriptions to channel partners and end users were subject to extra-contractual terms and conditions that impacted revenue recognition and other metrics, and if so, when senior Company personnel became aware of these issues" and "determined that the accounting for certain sales transactions was inaccurate and that, among other things, revenue was prematurely or incorrectly recognized in connection with financial statements prepared for the periods between the second quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2024." On this news, Evolv's stock price fell $1.63 per share, or 39.76%, to close at $2.47 per share on October 25 , 2024. Then, on October 31, 2024 , Evolv announced the termination of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Peter George , "effective immediately." The Company announced that Michael Ellenbogen , Evolv's Chief Innovation Officer will serve in an interim role until a successor is appointed. On this news, Evolv's stock price fell $0.19 per share, or 8.12%, to close at $2.15 per share on October 31, 2024 . Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York , Chicago , Los Angeles , London , Paris , and Tel Aviv , is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz , known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud , breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com . Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. 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– WWE revealed some candid footage of the tames inside the WarGames Shark Cage at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames. You can check out the new footage of CM Punk, Liv Morgan, The Bloodline, and more below: – WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton attended today’s Minnesota Vikings game against the Atlanta Falcons, which the Vikings won. Stratton is also a Minnesota native. Stratton cheered on the vikings with a custom Vikings WWE title belt. You can view the clip she shared from the game below: Thanks for hanging out with us at home today, @tiffstrattonwwe ! pic.twitter.com/AV3pxbw6ws — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 8, 2024Photos: Scenes from a South Dakota stunner as No. 1-ranked Bison lose late

Farmers have announced a 'Punjab Bandh' on Monday leading to the expected closure of all shops across the state and disruptions in road and rail services. However, emergency services will continue to operate. There will also be no supply of milk, fruits, and vegetables until the protest ends on Monday evening as several trade organisations lent their support to the bandh. "Farmer union leaders will enforce a chakka jam on roads and rail lines from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Government and private institutions are requested to stay closed. Only emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, marriage vehicles, or anyone in a dire emergency, will be allowed to pass," reports quoted a senior farm leader as saying. The decision to give a call for a 'Punjab bandh' was taken last week by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM). Sarwan Singh Pandher -- who happens to be the coordinator of both forums -- said traders, transporters, employees unions, toll plaza workers, labour, ex-servicemen, Sarpanches and teachers' unions, social and other bodies, and some other sections have lent their support to the bandh. Farmers under the banner of SKM (Non-Political) and KMM have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. With Jagjit Singh Dallewal's indefinite hunger strike entering its 34th day on Sunday, farmer leaders at Khanauri said they have been following the Gandhian way to continue their protest and it is up to the government to decide whether it wants to use force to evict their senior leader. He further said the farmers wanted to make it clear that whatever situation arises the responsibility will lie with the Centre and the constitutional bodies. Rail movement and road traffic will remain closed on Monday. In support of the farmers' Bandh call, bus services in Punjab will remain suspended on Monday. While the PRTC bus services will be shut for four hours, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the private bus operators have announced their full support, thus declaring the suspension of services across the state from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. Besides a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops, the farmers are demanding a debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in the electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 and compensation to the families of the farmers who died during a previous agitation in 2020-21 are also part of their demands. This bandh, the farmer leader said, will force the Centre to accept the demands of farmers. He slammed the Union government for failing to accept the demands of farmers. Farmers under the banner of SKM (Non-Political) and KMM have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after security forces stopped their march to Delhi. A "jatha" (group) of 101 farmers made three attempts to enter Delhi on foot on December 6, December 8, and again on December 14. Security personnel in Haryana prevented them from proceeding. There will be a complete bandh on December 30, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said. However, emergency services will remain operational. Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said the call for a 'Punjab bandh' on December 30 is getting good support from various sections. The decision to give a call for a 'Punjab bandh' was taken last week by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. To ensure the success of the bandh, SKM (Non-political) and KMM convened a meeting of transporters, employees, traders and others at the Khanauri protest site last Thursday. (With inputs from IANS) Two policemen die of suicide in Telangana Maha CM asks CID to seize properties of accused involved in Beed Sarpanch murder case "Reimagining Jammu and Kashmir" is a visual masterpiece of resilience and progress, a must readNFL Week 14: Sam Darnold sets two new career highs with 347 yards thrown and 5 TDs as Vikings thump Falcons

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Jimmy Carter, the third US president to visit India, dies at 100One thing nearly all former presidents have in common is a love of sports. For Donald Trump, the game was golf. For Barack Obama, the sport was basketball. President George W. Bush owned Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers. For Jimmy Carter, the sport was tennis. At the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park is a clay tennis court. The tennis court was installed during Carter’s childhood on the family farm. The farm and his childhood home later became the location for the park in Plains, Georgia. In his 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Carter described how he would play against his father as a teenager. “My father ... was an excellent tennis player,” Carter wrote. “I could never beat my father. He had a wicked sliced ball which barely bounded at all on the relatively soft dirt court.” RELATED STORY | Former President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100 Carter was able to upgrade his court when he entered the White House in 1977. The complex had a court installed during President Theodore Roosevelt’s tenure. But during his time in the White House, the use of the tennis courts became political fodder. Staffer James Fallows wrote in The Atlantic that Carter would personally sign off on when the White House tennis court could be used, and by which staffers. “The in-house tennis enthusiasts, of whom I was perhaps the most shameless, dispatched brief notes through his secretary asking to use the court on Tuesday afternoons while he was at a congressional briefing, or a Saturday morning, while he was away,” Fallows wrote. “I always provided spaces where he could check Yes or No; Carter would make his decision and send the note back, initialed J.” Carter was asked by Bill Moyers about whether he personally signed off on the tennis court’s use. Carter told Moyers he delegated the task to a secretary. Carter’s love of tennis came home to Plains in 1977 during his first year in the White House. World Team Tennis staged a match in the small Georgia town, which was attended by Carter’s mother Lillian. The competition was between a team of Soviet Union stars against top Americans playing on the Phoenix Racquets.

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MENLO PARK, Calif. , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meta Platforms, Inc. META board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of the company's outstanding Class A common stock and Class B common stock, payable on December 27, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 16, 2024 . Contacts Investors: Kenneth Dorell investor@meta.com / investor.fb.com Press: Ryan Moore press@meta.com / about.fb.com/news/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/meta-announces-quarterly-cash-dividend-302324358.html SOURCE Meta © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.DETROIT (AP) — Detroit and Green Bay , longtime rivals and current contenders, will have much at stake when they meet Thursday night in the Motor City. The NFC-leading Lions (11-1) are aiming to stay ahead of Philadelphia (10-2) in the race for the conference's best record and Minnesota (10-2) in the NFC North with a win against the Packers. Detroit can also clinch a spot in the playoffs with an 11th straight victory that would set a franchise record. “We’re in playoff football right now,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “This is the type of stuff that you live for and it’s also the type of stuff that gets you ready for the tournament.” Green Bay (9-3) also has a lot to play for because it can pull within a game of the Lions if it can split the season series with a slight upset as 3 1/2-point underdogs, according to BetMGM. “This game is going to be important for us moving forward toward the end of this thing and we’re going to treat it as such,” Packers safety Xavier McKinney said. Green Bay’s ability to slow down Detroit’s run game might be pivotal. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, the first teammates in league history to run for at least 10 touchdowns in consecutive seasons, have combined to average more than 140 yards on the ground per game. The Packers limited San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey to 31 yards on 11 attempts and held Miami to 39 yards rushing in their past two games. It was the first time since 1995, and just the second time since 1950, that they gave up fewer than 45 yards rushing in two straight weeks. Montgomery ran 17 times for 73 yards and Gibbs had 65 yards rushing and a touchdown on 11 carries last month at Green Bay. “They played Montgomery the whole first half and then the second half they came with Gibbs,” McKinney recalled. “They got a good 1-2 punch.” Home field has not been an advantage in the series lately. The road team has won four straight games, going back to Detroit closing the 2022 regular season and Aaron Rodgers' career with the Packers in a 20-16 win at Lambeau Field. Green Bay has won five straight NFC North road games, including last year at Detroit on Thanksgiving. McKinney and Lions safety Kerby Joseph each have an NFL -high seven interceptions, leading the rest of the league by at least two. Joseph had a pick-6 in the most recent meeting against Green Bay and has picked off four passes in four games against the Packers. “He’s a ballhawk,” Packers quarterback Jordan Love said. “He’s going to make the plays when the ball’s in the air, so he’s definitely a guy you’ve got to know where he’s at.” Lions coach Dan Campbell was taken aback at a news conference recently when a reporter informed him Gibbs had a post on social media showing some of the team's strategy. “I'd rather our stuff not be out there,” Campbell said. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur feels the same way, though he said it doesn't provide a competitive edge to see another team's terminology on a whiteboard. “Guys understand that nobody wants their information out there for the whole world to see, so we try to keep everything in house here,” LaFleur said. “But I don’t think it’s like the end of the world, either.” Both teams will play a third game in 12 days. “How the whole organization has handled this has been really impressive,” said Packers defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness, who had a sack in each of his past two games. After the game, each team will get a break. The Lions will host the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills on Dec. 15 and Green Bay plays at Seattle later that night. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLBOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics’ first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday. Jayson Tatum added 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston post a season-high fifth straight victory. Anthony Edwards had 28 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota, which has lost five of its last seven. Julius Randle added 23 points, and Rudy Gobert finished with 10 points and 20 rebounds, his eighth double-double of the season. Minnesota got within 55-54 early in the third quarter, before a 14-0 run by Boston. The spurt featured four 3s by the Celtics, including two by Tatum. The lead grew to 79-60 with 4:26 to play in the period. But the Timberwolves chipped it all the way down in the fourth, getting within 107-105 with 34 seconds left on a driving layup by Randle. Timberwolves: Minnesota will be looking to for some wins at home, after dropping four of its last five on the road. Celtics: The Celtics have struggled at home at times this season but improved to 6-2 at the Garden. The Timberwolves had the ball with 7.1 seconds and a chance to win. Edwards got the inbounds and tried to drive on Brown. But he was cut off, and the ball swung to Naz Reid, who failed to get off a 3 as time expired. Boston assisted on 25 of its 37 made field goals. The Timberwolves host Houston in NBA Cup play on Tuesday, beginning a four-game homestand. The Celtics host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba

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NEW YORK >> Health insurance companies are reassessing the risks for their top executives after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday in Manhattan, with both UnitedHealth and rival CVS Health removing photos of their leadership teams from their websites after the shooting. UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group, is the biggest U.S. insurer. CVS operates Aetna, another top insurer. Thompson was killed in an attack police called targeted as he was about to enter the Hilton hotel for the company’s annual investor conference. The gunman, whose crime was recorded on video, is at large and the New York City Police Department said there was no known motive for the murder. Robert D’Amico, founder of Sierra One Consulting, who previously worked with the FBI, said the removal of photos showed, “These companies are hearing what experts like me have been saying about how easy it is to identify and then find their executives.” UnitedHealth took down Thompson’s and other executives’ photos from its website on Wednesday. A spokesperson did not respond to a query asking what the motivation was. CVS removed pictures of all its top executives on Thursday. The company declined to comment. D’Amico and a second security expert, who said they are constantly assessing risk for top executives based on news events or the business their companies conduct, expect companies to ramp up physical security for executives. The healthcare sector in the last 18 months has explored new security measures as they encountered increasing conflict and the potential for violent crime, said Glen Kucera, president of Enhanced Protection Services at security firm Allied Universal. Before the shooting, most risk assessment efforts were conducted for medical practices and other healthcare providers, which have faced increasing hostility from the public since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising demand for protection in hospitals and healthcare facilities is in line with most customer-facing industries, said Garett Seivold, chief content and communications officer at the International Security Ligue. Assessing risk involves searching social media and trying to determine whether threats have been made, circumstances which have not been made public regarding Thompson, Kucera said. Thompson’s wife, Paulette, told NBC News on Wednesday that he had been receiving some threats related to his job and “coverage” but said she did not know the details. A spokesperson for UnitedHealthcare did not have an immediate comment on possible threats against Thompson. “I think there’s going to be a lot of executives that are going to say, ‘Hey, you know, this could happen to me and we should really consider our security protocol going forward,’” Kucera said. D’Amico said he expects corporate boards of directors to reassess their security plans for executives. That would include asking for assessments on how big a security detail to deploy while weighing the cost. Someone like billionaire Elon Musk has 20 people around them every day, he said. He pointed to angry social media posts which appeared to show people verbally attacking health insurance companies and employees in the immediate aftermath of Thompson’s murder. “I think the healthcare companies are going to see that and realize that there’s more hate out there for them and their executives,” D’Amico said. Consumer frustration with health insurance in the U.S. has been high for years and led to the 2010 Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare. This year, insurance companies have struggled to hold down costs and have talked about their increased use of medical management, which includes making it more difficult to quickly receive coverage for services like surgery or medicines. It is not known whether Thompson’s job played any role in his death, but the shooting has brought attention to increasing tension with the healthcare industry. Cigna, Elevance, Centene and Molina did not respond to requests for comment about whether they were making any security changes now or had done so. Health insurers do not provide details on their spending on security for executives in financial regulatory filings.Traffic dispute threatens to dampen holiday spirit on Taffy LaneNone

Germany searched on Monday for answers on possible security lapses after a man drove his car into a Christmas market, killing at least five people and casting a renewed spotlight on security and immigration ahead of a snap election. The possible motive of the arrested suspect, a 50-year-old psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia with a history of anti-Islamic rhetoric and a sympathy for the far-right Alternative for Germany Party, remains unknown. The man, identified only as Taleb A., had left video messages on his X social media account on the day of the attack. In rambling commentary, he variously blamed Germany's supposed liberalism for the death of Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher, and accused police of stealing a USB stick from him and destroying a criminal complaint he had filed. The Welt newspaper said he had undergone psychological treatment. As a nation mourned, with citizens leaving flowers and lighting candles in Magdeburg where the incident took place on Friday, questions swirled about whether more could have been done and whether the authorities could have acted on warnings. Around 3,500 people attended a rally of the anti-migrant AfD on Magdeburg's cathedral square late on Monday where co-leader Alice Weidel called for change "so we can finally live once again in security". Cries of "deport them" erupted from the crowd. About 4,000 candle-carrying counter-demonstrators, according to a police estimate, formed a human chain to protest against what they called the political use of a horrible incident and hate. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser called for tougher internal security laws to be adopted, including a new act to strengthen police forces as well as the introduction of biometric surveillance. "It is clear that we must do everything to protect the people of Germany from such horrific acts of violence. To do this, our security authorities need all the necessary powers and more personnel," Faeser told Spiegel news magazine. The deputy head of a security committee in the Bundestag (parliament) announced he would convene a special session asking why previous warnings about the danger posed by Taleb A. were not acted upon. Taleb A. has lived in Germany since 2006. The attack occurred two months before a snap election in February where the AfD is polling in second place and is particularly strong in eastern Germany, where Magdeburg is located. “Everyone deals with this situation in their own way, some are grieving, others are angry," said Andreas Bohs, who was passing the Magdeburg attack site where mourners laid flowers, candles, teddies and other stuffed toys. "Everyone has the right to express their opinion and this should not be used for any political purposes here. But I know that every political party somehow does it." A local hospital said it was still treating 72 injured people, of which 15 were in severe condition. PREVIOUS WARNINGS Germany's main opposition Christian Democratic Union, which polls indicate will form the next government, called for the strengthening of intelligence services. Holger Muench, president of the federal criminal police office (BKA), told public broadcaster ZDF during the weekend that Germany was reviewing security measures at Christmas markets and addressing any vulnerabilities. Muench said Germany had received a warning from Saudi Arabia as far back as 2023 about the suspect, which German authorities investigated but found vague. "The man also published a huge number of posts on the internet. He also had various contacts with the authorities, made insults and even threats. But he was not known for acts of violence," Muench said. Taha al-Hajji, a Saudi lawyer in exile and the legal director for the Berlin-based European-Saudi Organisation for Human Rights, said most Saudi opposition activists did not have a good relationship with the suspect. “He made problems with everyone always ... He was really isolated," said al-Hajji. "He felt that he was the only one right and people were wrong, he felt he was the centre of everything, he was important. He always had problems with everyone."

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Best Gutter Guard Installation Companies (2024): LeafFilter Gutter Protection Named Top Gutter Company by Expert ConsumersRico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85. Major League Baseball , the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media on Sunday. A family friend told Listín Diario — a newspaper in Carty’s native Dominican Republic — that he died Saturday night in an Atlanta hospital. “Carty was one of the first groundbreaking Latino stars in the major leagues, and he established himself as a hero to millions in his native Dominican Republic, his hometown of San Pedro de Macoris, and the city of Atlanta, where he was a beloved fan favorite,” the players' association said in its statement . The Braves said Carty left an indelible mark on the organization. “While his on-field accomplishments will never be forgotten, his unforgettable smile and generous nature will be sorely missed,” the team said in its statement. Carty made his big league debut with the Braves in September 1963. He batted .330 with 22 homers and 88 RBIs in his first full season in 1964, finishing second to Dick Allen in voting for NL Rookie of the Year. The Braves moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta after the 1965 season, and Carty got the franchise's first hit in its new home on April 12, 1966, against Pittsburgh. Carty had his best year in 1970, batting .366 with 25 homers and a career-best 101 RBIs. He started the All-Star Game after he was elected as a write-in candidate, joining Willie Mays and Hank Aaron in the NL outfield. Carty batted .299 with 204 homers and 890 RBIs over 15 years in the majors, also playing for Cleveland, Toronto, Oakland, Texas and the Chicago Cubs. He retired after the 1979 season. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB

Javon Small scored 31 points to rally West Virginia to an 86-78 overtime upset of No. 3 Gonzaga in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Wednesday in Nassau, Bahamas. The Mountaineers (4-1) trailed by 10 points early in the second half and by five in the final minute. But over the final 19 seconds of regulation, Tucker DeVries scored five straight points to send the game to overtime. In the extra session, Small scored five points and West Virginia held Gonzaga to a single field goal, which came after the outcome was decided with 19 seconds left. Amani Hansberry added a career-high 19 points and eight rebounds for West Virginia, which advances to the semifinals Thursday against another surprise first-round winner, Louisville, which stunned No. 15 Indiana. Braden Huff scored 19 points and Khalif Battle added 16 points for Gonzaga (5-1) which settles for a consolation-round game Thursday against Indiana. Nolan Hickman tallied 13 points. Ryan Nembhard delivered seven points and 12 assists for the Bulldogs. Huff put Gonzaga in position to win when he made three hook shots in the final 2:34 of regulation as the Bulldogs turned a one-point deficit into a 69-66 lead. Two free throws by Nembhard expanded the lead to 71-66 with 25 seconds left. But DeVries followed with a 3-pointer from the top of the key and then made a mid-court steal and drew a foul with 5.9 seconds left. His two free throws sent it to overtime. The Mountaineers never trailed in overtime. Sencire Harris wrapped it up with a steal and a breakaway slam that put West Virginia up 84-76 with 26 seconds left. Battle, a transfer from Arkansas, scored eight points in a span of 90 seconds late in the first half as the Bulldogs took control on their way to a 39-31 lead at the break. Gonzaga earned its biggest lead early in the second half when Graham Ike scored inside with an assist from Nembhard to make it 43-33. But West Virginia responded with a 17-2 run, fueled by Small as he hit two 3-pointers and two layups. Hansberry drained a trey and DeVries grinded for a putback layup to give the Mountaineers a 50-45 lead with 12:26 left. DeVries finished the game with 16 points and four blocks. --Field Level Media

Tiny village on the edge of Merseyside where time stands stillRico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title with the Atlanta Braves, dies at 85The Saskatchewan Roughriders will soon make decisions on how the team will look in 2025. That also includes what the CFL club will do at the quarterback position and current starter Trevor Harris. Harris will be 39 next May and has had back-to-back seasons with a knee injury that has kept him out for multiple games. “It’s early so we have just started the evaluation process,”said Riders general manager Jeremy O’Day. “We haven’t made a decision on any of the players yet as far as who is coming back and who we want back. “I will say that Trevor is everything you see on a regular basis – when he speaks, when he is in the huddle, when he is in the locker room, when he is home with his family he is a true leader. There’s not enough weight we could put on what he does for the organization.” Harris had 3,264 yards, 20 touchdowns and just nine interceptions in 12 games played. He was named a West Division All-CFL player for his year. “Coming back and playing at that level after coming back from an injury is very impressive,” O’Day said. “We love Trevor and those are discussions we will have moving forward but nothing to report right now.” One of the biggest names available for the quarterback spot is B.C. Lions pivot Vernon Adams Jr., who’s team is actively trying to trade away. “We’re not going to talk about players who are on other teams under contract. If you want to know if I have talked to B.C., I have not,” O’Day said. “We will wait and see what happens there if they will reach out or not.” O’Day also admitted they will, “be close” when it comes to if they were under the CFL salary cap or not after this season. O’Day and the organization believe that positive steps were taken in 2024 for the club. After missing the playoff for two seasons, the Riders finished 9-8-1 and hosted the West Semifinal. The team’s season came to an end in the West Final in Winnipeg against the Blue Bombers. “There’s one goal when you go into every season and that’s to win a championship and when you don’t reach that goal, it’s disappointing,” O’Day said. “I thought we took a lot of positive steps as a football team for sure. Some of the plans that we had going into (the season) and some of the things that we wanted to accomplish and improve on going into the season, I thought we were successful in doing that.” The team came into a season with a first-time head coach in Corey Mace and a whole new staff. “I was surprised that we started so fast. When you have a new staff, new schemes and new coaches, it’s hard in a short training camp to get to a point where you’re going to go out and win football games early. That was a pleasant surprise,” O’Day said. “It’s a credit to the coaches and the work they put into the offseason and training camp and the players for their buy-in.” And O’Day believes 2025 could have even more success. “We’re going to use (2024) as a building block. I truly feel like this is an ascending team. We have young players that are becoming really good players and I feel like we have done a decent job with putting ourselves in position going into the offseason. I feel like there is some momentum there and our players are excited about 2025.”ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy has learned in his five years on the PGA Tour that trying to win a tournament is “designed to make you feel as uncomfortable as you possibly can.” Standing in the 18th fairway Sunday in the RSM Classic, part of a four-way tie for the lead that included Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton, the 29-year-old McNealy had every reason to be uncomfortable. He had gone nine hole without a birdie. From 185 yards away he chose a 6-iron, a club that had gone anywhere from 120 yards to 240 yards during a week of big wind and cold weather, and at that moment as warm as it had been all tournament. The shot made it look like he had been there before, covering the flag and landing 5 feet away for a birdie and his first PGA Tour victory in his 134th start as a pro. It sends him to Maui to start next year and to the Masters in April for the first time. “A moment I'll never forget,” he said. Daniel Berger missed a 20-foot birdie attempt on the 18th that preceded McNealy's winner. He tied for second with Nico Echavarria and Clanton, both of whom missed par putts from inside 8 feet on the final hole that created the four-way tie. Berger got a small consolation prize, moving inside the top 125 to keep a full PGA Tour card for 2025 when the fields will be smaller and only the top 100 keep cards. Henrik Norlander, who was No. 126 in the FedEx Cup last year, had a 63-68 weekend and joined Berger as the two players who moved into the top 125. For Joel Dahmen, it was a matter of staying there. He was at No. 124 coming into the final tournament, had to make a 5-foot par putt just to make the cut on the number and then delivered a tee-to-green clinic — along with holing a 113-yard sand wedge for eagle early in his round — for a closing 64. It was enough to stay at No. 124 with nine points to spare. “Two of the biggest pressure moments of my career I showed up, and I can take that going forward,” Dahmen said. Clanton was a shot away from joining Nick Dunlap as amateur winners on the PGA Tour this year. Clanton, who has taken over as the top-ranked amateur in the world, now has two runner-up finishes and four top 10s in the seven PGA Tour starts the last five months. He had the look of a winner, especially with McNealy stuck in neutral, when he poured in birdie putts on the 14th and 16th holes to tie for the lead. But he tugged his approach to the 18th into bunker, blasted out to 7 feet and missed his par putt. He shot 66. “It’s going to be a tough one to definitely take, for sure, after bogeying the last,” Clanton said. “But I think it’s proven to me that out here I can win, so I’ll be training for that.” Echavarria, who won in Japan a month ago, had not made a bogey all day until going long on the 18th, chipping to 9 feet and catching the lip with his par putt. Michael Thorbjornsen was poised to move into the top 125 until he pulled his approach into the water on the par-5 15th hole and made bogey, closing with three pars for a 69. He tied for eighth and finished at No. 129. Thorbjornsen still has a full card next year from being No. 1 in PGA Tour University, but his status won't be as high. McNealy, son of Sun Microsystems co-founder Scott McNealy, had been doing some of his best work outside the ropes, particularly effecting a change in FedEx Cup points distribution to make it more equitable. Missing was a victory, and this one came down to the wire. He went out in 33 and led by two going to the back nine, and then it became a grind. He holed a 15-foot par putt from the fringe on the 11th to stay in the lead, and saved par after going bunker-to-bunker on the 13th. But he dropped a shot with an errant drive on the 14th, and when Echavarria birdied the 15th ahead of him, McNealy was out of the lead for the first time all day. He answered at just the right time, a 6-iron that covered the flag and settled just over 5 feet away. The victory gets him into three $20 million events over the first two months of the year starting with The Sentry at Kapalua, along with his first trip to Augusta National. AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

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