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Amsterdam, 23 December 2024 (Regulated Information) --- AMG Critical Materials N.V. (“AMG”, EURONEXT AMSTERDAM: “AMG”) is pleased to announce the signing of a letter of intent to repurchase a 40% ownership interest in Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH (" GK ") currently owned by Alterna Capital Partners (" Alterna "). The purchase price can be paid in cash at the end of a three-year period, or in the form of AMG shares at any point within the three years at AMG's discretion. To the extent that AMG elects to pay any portion of the purchase price in the form of AMG shares, these shares would be subject to a holding period of 6-18 months depending on when AMG elects to transfer or issue the shares to Alterna. Alterna has committed to vote any such shares in line with the recommendations of AMG's Management and Supervisory Boards. At the end of the holding period, Alterna has given AMG the right of first refusal to purchase such shares. This press release contains inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. This press release contains regulated information as defined in the Dutch Financial Markets Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht). About AMG AMG's mission is to provide critical materials and related process technologies to advance a less carbon-intensive world. To this end, AMG is focused on the production and development of energy storage materials such as lithium, vanadium, and tantalum. In addition, AMG's products include highly engineered systems to reduce CO 2 in aerospace engines, as well as critical materials addressing CO 2 reduction in a variety of other end use markets. AMG’s Lithium segment spans the lithium value chain, reducing the CO 2 footprint of both suppliers and customers. AMG’s Vanadium segment is the world’s market leader in recycling vanadium from oil refining residues, spanning the Company’s vanadium, titanium, and chrome businesses. AMG’s Technologies segment is the established world market leader in advanced metallurgy and provides equipment engineering to the aerospace engine sector globally. It serves as the engineering home for the Company’s fast-growing LIVA batteries, and spans AMG’s mineral processing operations in graphite, antimony, and silicon metal. With approximately 3,600 employees, AMG operates globally with production facilities in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, China, Mexico, Brazil, India, and Sri Lanka, and has sales and customer service offices in Japan ( www.amg-nv.com ). For further information, please contact: AMG Critical Materials N.V. +1 610 975 4979 Michele Fischer mfischer@amg-nv.com Disclaimer Certain statements in this press release are not historical facts and are “forward looking.” Forward looking statements include statements concerning AMG’s plans, expectations, projections, objectives, targets, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans and intentions relating to acquisitions, AMG’s competitive strengths and weaknesses, plans or goals relating to forecasted production, reserves, financial position and future operations and development, AMG’s business strategy and the trends AMG anticipates in the industries and the political and legal environment in which it operates and other information that is not historical information. When used in this press release, the words “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “should,” and similar expressions, and the negatives thereof, are intended to identify forward looking statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. AMG expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in AMG's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. Attachment GK Stake Announcement
CARY, N.C. , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fathom Realty , a subsidiary of Fathom Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTHM) ("Fathom"; or the "Company "), a national, technology-driven, end-to-end real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, and SaaS offerings for brokerages and agents, has appointed Andrew Shock as Vice President of Operations. With over 20 years of experience in the residential brokerage industry, Shock brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role, further strengthening Fathom Realty's operational capabilities. "Andrew's expertise, knowledge, and positive energy align perfectly with our vision and will drive us toward our goals," said Samantha Giuggio , President of Fathom Realty and Chief Operations Officer of Fathom Holdings. "With his leadership, we are confident in our continued journey to becoming the top choice for agents and clients in the country." Shock brings extensive real estate expertise spanning operational management, transactions across residential and commercial properties, corporate portfolio sales, and new home developments. As former Director of Operations at eXp Realty, he has demonstrated a track record of driving growth and operational excellence. His commitment to delivering exceptional results and creating value for clients and stakeholders makes him a valuable addition to the Fathom Realty team. Shock's operational oversight will allow DeJane Kerr , Senior Vice President of Compliance, to focus on brokerage compliance. This organizational change reflects Fathom Realty's commitment to driving growth and enhancing efficiency. "I'm honored to join Fathom and work with such a talented team," added Shock. "Throughout my career, I've been driven by a commitment to revolutionizing real estate, and Fathom's values strongly reflect that vision. Together, we're creating a platform where agents can grow, thrive, and achieve lasting success in a supportive environment." Shock earned two bachelor's degrees from the University of Toledo : one in Business Administration with a focus on Organizational Leadership and Management and another in Legal and Paralegal Studies. About Fathom Holdings Inc. Fathom Holdings Inc. is a national, technology-driven real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, and SaaS offerings to brokerages and agents by leveraging its proprietary cloud-based software, intelliAgent. The Company's brands include Fathom Realty, Encompass Lending, intelliAgent, LiveBy, Real Results, and Verus Title. For more information, visit www.FathomInc.com . Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties which we expect will or may occur in the future and may impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including risks associated with general economic conditions, including rising interest rates; its ability to generate positive operational cash flow; risks associated with the Company's ability to continue achieving significant growth; its ability to continue its growth trajectory while achieving profitability over time; risks related to ongoing and future litigation; and other risks as set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's most recent Form 10-K as filed with the SEC and supplemented from time to time in other Company filings made with the SEC. Copies of Fathom's Form 10-K and other SEC filings are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov . The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release except as required by law. Investor Contact: Matt Glover and Clay Liolios Gateway Group, Inc. 949-574-3860 FTHM@gateway-grp.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fathom-realty-names-andrew-shock-vice-president-of-operations-to-drive-growth-and-innovation-302330711.html SOURCE Fathom Holdings Inc.
One of the most egregious violations of our rights is the concept of 'civil asset forfeiture.' Without evidence of a real crime, law enforcement can seize the cash or property of a person pretty much any reason, and then it's on the victim to prove that cash/property wasn't crime adjacent -- an arduous process that's often the punishment and leads to agencies padding their budgets with the ill-gotten gains. It should be prohibited under the Fifth Amendment . But it's not, and this story demonstrates how it inspires bad actors for profit: An airline employee was giving the DEA names of passengers who bought a last minute ticket. DEA would then try to intimidate them into consenting to searches. If civil forfeiture occurred, the employee would get a cut of the $. @IJ helped expose this. https://t.co/g9KR56vwCo More from IJ: The Justice Department has ordered the Drug Enforcement Administration to suspend its longstanding practice of searching passengers at airports — and seizing their cash — after the department’s internal watchdog raised concerns that it was fueling widespread civil rights violations and potential racial profiling. In a management directive issued on Thursday, the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General said it had been hearing complaints about the searches for years — and had recently learned new information that suggested there were significant problems with them, including potential constitutional violations. The IG found that the program 'creates substantial risks that DEA Special Agents and Task Force Officers will conduct these activities improperly; impose unwarranted burdens on, and violate the legal rights of, innocent travelers.' It also found that the searches 'waste law enforcement resources on ineffective interdiction actions.' There is legislation to stop this: This abuse has led the DOJ to halt the DEA's unconstitutional airport interdictions. But it's still vital that lawmakers work to end, or at the very least, make serious reforms to civil forfeiture. A good place to start would be passing the #FAIRAct https://t.co/hghxFSw3Ua The FAIR Act would 'remove the profit incentive that drives so many federal forfeitures, end the federal 'equitable sharing' program that is used to circumvent state law protections for property rights, and eliminate the unfair administrative forfeiture process' and was reintroduced in March 2023. The federal government was committing armed robbery Basically. The DEA says it will stop the practice not because it violates the Constitution, but because it’s concerned with being accused of racial profiling. 🤡 Which is maddening. "The arrangement is problematic, investigators concluded." YOU THINK!??!! pic.twitter.com/5Mh3GKoiGm Yeah, 'problematic' is a gross understatement. Add the DEA to the list of 3-letters to be dismantled. YUP. Another job for DOGE. Some employees were making more as DEA stool pigeons than from their actual airline jobs. And law enforcement are padding budgets with civil asset forfeiture. It needs to stop. https://t.co/k6AKmXMvCD pic.twitter.com/KvGBXOiPW8 Our sentiments exactly. This is insane. I hope there's political will to deal with civil asset forfeiture. https://t.co/sUwgVuQy5i We hope so, too. Civil forfeiture should never be allowed except after an actual conviction. https://t.co/vTn31sA0Cz And even then, depending on the circumstances. I cannot state enough that people need to familiarize themselves with what their rights are here. 1) tell them to get a warrant 2) shut the f**k up 3) lawyer up F**k these scumbags https://t.co/xRlPPmUurw THIS. The founding fathers would have listed this grievance in the Declaration of Independence https://t.co/WI9pclQVS6 Because it is.
Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. The Giants quarterback was granted his release by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito. New York president John Mara said Jones approached the team about releasing him and the club obliged. Mara added he was “disappointed” at the quick dissolution of a once-promising relationship between Jones and the team. Giants coach Brian Daboll benched Jones in favor of DeVito following a loss to the Panthers in Germany that dropped New York's record to 2-8. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. Week 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance. Justin Herbert and company have had their Dec. 22 game against the Denver Broncos flexed to Thursday night, Dec. 19. Friday’s announcement makes this the first time a game has been flexed to the Thursday night spot. The league amended its policy last season where Thursday night games in Weeks 13 through 17 could be flexed with at least 28 days notice prior to the game. The matchup of AFC West division rivals bumps the game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals to Sunday afternoon. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game for the 49ers with a shoulder injury SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder. Purdy injured his right shoulder in last Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Purdy underwent an MRI that showed no structural damage but the shoulder didn’t improve during the week and Purdy was ruled out for the game. Coach Kyle Shanahan said star defensive end Nick Bosa also will miss the game with injuries to his left hip and oblique. Left tackle Trent Williams is questionable with an ankle injury and will be a game-time decision. Red Bull brings wrong rear wing to Las Vegas in mistake that could stall Verstappen's title chances LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied a fourth consecutive Formula 1 title Saturday night. Red Bull apparently brought the wrong rear wing to Las Vegas and GPS data showed its two cars to be significantly slower on the straights than both McLaren and Mercedes, which led both practice sessions. Red Bull says it doesn’t have a replacement rear wing in Las Vegas to fix the issue and little chance of getting two flown in from England ahead of the race. Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probe PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity. But neither the lawyer nor federal law enforcement officials on Friday would confirm reports that a federal probe is now under way. Lawyer Jason Bologna says Miller cooperated because he hopes to play again. Miller was released last month after transferring to Virginia Tech. Temple President John Fry says the Philadelphia school has not been asked for any information from federal law enforcement officials. Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women's Soccer League team WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined Cincinnati’s bid for an expansion National Women’s Soccer League team. Major League Soccer franchise FC Cincinnati is heading the group vying to bring a women’s pro team to the city. The club issued a statement confirming Clark had joined the bid group. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman has said the league plans to announce the league’s 16th team by the end of the year. The league's 15th team will begin play in 2026 in Boston. Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. Nakken, 34, will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Aaron Judge won't be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets a bigger deal from the New York Yankees than the captain’s $360 million, nine-year contract. Speaking a day after he was a unanimous winner of his second MVP, Judge says “It ain’t my money” and adds "that’s never been something on my mind about who gets paid the most.” Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks while hitting .322. Soto batted .288 with 41 homers, 109 RBIs and 129 walks in his first season with the Yankees, then became a free agent at age 26.Mia Fevola flaunts her fit figure in athleisure wear - after breaking her silence on engagement rumours with boyfriend Bass Miller READ MORE: Mia Fevola flaunts her very long legs in skimpy dress By MATT DEMARCO FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 23:18 GMT, 9 December 2024 | Updated: 23:24 GMT, 9 December 2024 e-mail View comments Mia Fevola is known for her sizzling selfies where she shows off her banging body. And on Monday, she did what she does best as she flaunted her fit figure once again in a revealing post. The 24-year-old daughter of former footballer Brendan Fevola took to her Instagram Stories to share a picture of herself in a very skimpy ensemble. Mia flaunted her toned figure in white athleisure wear consisting of shorts and a crop top as she posed in front of a mirror. The skintight outfit showed off her sculpted midriff while her trim pins were on full display. She completed her look with a pair of white sneakers and white socks. Mia Fevola took to her Instagram on Monday to flaunted her toned figure in tiny shorts and a white crop top The influencer wore her dark long hair slicked back as she worked her best angles for the camera. The post comes after Mia broke her silence about engagement rumours surrounding her and boyfriend Bass Miller last month. The influencer and her partner made headlines in August when Bass called the model his 'New Mrs' on Instagram, prompting speculation he had proposed. However, Mia told Daily Mail Australia while at the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse that she is not engaged and the post was referring to the new hair-do she received at the time. 'I don't know where that came from. It was directed at my hair because I was blonde and then I dyed it dark,' Mia said of Bass' now deleted post. She explained her beau was only referring to her 'new look' and not accidentally revealing they were engaged as previous reports suggested. 'He was like, "New Mrs," saying that I dyed my hair. New look. I was shocked to see [the reports],' she added. When pressed about whether she and Bass had any engagement plans for the future after almost two years together, Mia said she was uncertain. The post comes after Mia broke her silence about engagement rumours surrounding her and boyfriend Bass Miller last month The influencer and her partner made headlines in August when Bass called the model his 'New Mrs' on Instagram, prompting speculation he had proposed Read More Mia Fevola looks every inch the proud daughter as she attends dad Brendan's induction into Hall of Fame 'Who knows. We're just enjoying our time at the moment,' she explained. 'Everyone keeps saying "new romance" but we've been together for nearly two years now. It's gone so quick.' Earlier this year, Mia revealed she will be keeping her beau out of the public eye. She told Stellar Magazine she learned a hard lesson after going public with footy star ex-boyfriend Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. The pair became the target of relentless online trolls during their romance. 'I learned a lot from that [experience]. I overshared when I was younger and I learnt the hard way that some things are better left private,' she said. '[The attention] would have happened with anyone, given I was posting about it so much. 'Any public relationship opens the doors for a lot of negativity. There are always going to be critics out there.' Mia and Jamarra, 22, split at the end of 2021 as a result of intense scrutiny over their fledgling romance. The pair were inundated with hundreds of bullying messages on social media. Mia and boyfriend Bass went public with their romance in July of 2023. Brendan Fevola Mia Fevola Share or comment on this article: Mia Fevola flaunts her fit figure in athleisure wear - after breaking her silence on engagement rumours with boyfriend Bass Miller e-mail Add comment
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Pentair's PNR short percent of float has fallen 16.93% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.01 million shares sold short , which is 1.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.74 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish. See Also: List of the most shorted stocks Pentair Short Interest Graph (3 Months) As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Pentair has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted. Comparing Pentair's Short Interest Against Its Peers Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis. According to Benzinga Pro , Pentair's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers. Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Celebrating the 25th Anniversary and the Expansion of the Ideal Scientology Mission of Bergamo
Stephen Jackson triggers Gilbert Arenas because of his "hoopers versus scorers" take: "There's not one n***** I'd run from. I know these n***** are running from me""The BJP on Monday accused the Congress of running a smear campaign against Union home minister Amit Shah following allegations that his remarks in the Rajya Sabha insulted Dr B.R. Ambedkar. The ruling party said that instead of engaging in ‘drama’, the Congress should apologise for always “insulting and humiliating” Ambedkar. The saffron party also accused the Congress of using out of context a small portion of Shah’s recent speech in the Rajya Sabha in a bid to establish its political identity. “The Congress, which always insulted B.R. Ambedkar, is holding press conferences across the country. Stop this drama. Stop this hypocrisy,” senior BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in a press conference at the party headquarters. “First of all, publicly apologise and then hold press conferences,” said Prasad. He also said that the people of the country were very mature and the Opposition party’s efforts will not succeed. “The Congress party’s recent show of admiration for Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is nothing but a hollow drama. The Congress’ past actions completely contradict their current stance,” said the BJP leader. Prasad said the BJP would hold press conferences around the country to “expose” the Congress by telling people how the party and its leaders insulted Ambedkar. “We have all the proof,” he added. The BJP leader also slammed Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal for describing as a “badge of honour” the FIR against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in connection with last week’s face-off between ruling and Opposition MPs on the Parliament premises. “A case was filed against Rahul Gandhi for pushing and shoving (BJP) MPs and a Congress general secretary, who is very close to him, said it was a badge of honour in their fight to honour the legacy of B.R. Ambedkar... What a bundle of lies,” he said. Gandhi is wearing “badge of dishonour for insulting and humiliating the legacy of Ambedkar”, he charged. Prasad said the BJP believed that all those who made “some honest efforts” to build the nation should be respected. “This is the difference (between the Congress and the BJP)... We honour even our staunch rivals who have tried to build the nation in their own ways. We published a book on E.M.S. Namboodiripad (CPI(M) leader and Kerala’s first chief minister) when Atal Behari Vajpayee was prime minister,” he said. After the BJP assumed power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan was conferred with the Padma Bhushan and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) supremo Sharad Pawar the Padma Vibhushan, he added. Asked about Jawaharlal Nehru, Prasad said, “The biggest proof of honouring our rivals is the Prime Ministers’ memorial and museum. Earlier, only Nehru’s memorial was there. Now, there is (a memorial of) every prime minister. The country should remember all the prime ministers.” Continuing its agitation against Amit Shah, alleging that he insulted Ambedkar with his remarks while participating in a debate on the Constitution in the Upper House last week, the Congress is holding countrywide press conferences and "Ambedkar samman (respect)" marches in the next few days. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said, "It has become a fashion for the BJP to blame Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi and Congress leaders of the past. They use this tactic whenever they have no response on pressing issues of today's India." The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress announced an "Ambedkar Samman March" on Tuesday in Jammu to press for the demands. "We demand the resignation of Mr Shah, besides a public apology, for his remarks on Ambedkar in Parliament. We will continue to fight for it," the Congress' Jammu and Kashmir working president, Raman Bhalla, told reporters, as quoted by news agency.In films & other artforms, avant garde influences commercial creative outputs, makes them better Those who routinely, mournfully ask where the new Satyajit Ray is, or Bimal Roy or Kumar Shahani or Mrinal Sen, will now also ask where the new Shyam Benegal is. IPTA and eighties parallel cinema are two influences particularly storied among Indian film aficionados. It may also be true that, for example, Do Bigha Zameen , Bhuvan Shome , Manthan and Khayal Gatha , are unfamiliar to a majority of audiences today. Even in their own times, many of these texts may have lived as ‘high art’, which the masses stayed away from. But judging their value by the box office alone is a fool’s game. Creativity isn’t mathematical. Sensitivity to the human condition is a complex civilisational inheritance. Think about a selfie and van Gogh’s self-portraits. To ask which is better is no crime. But what’s really interesting about the comparison is stopping to think about how the two work, to debate their form and meanings. It is contemplation and conversation that carry culture forward. Payal Kapadia, whose All We Imagine as Light is a Cannes Grand Prix winner, has spoken about how Ritwik Ghatak’s Subarnarekha shook her up, its editing, its script, its scene constructions. This is how influence jumps across time. Neither is the diversity that has come to define OTT content unconnected from the storytelling that was once bracketed as art cinema. Actually, this is true across the arts. Those who aren’t exactly attempting the Great Indian Novel still benefit from those who have. There are directors who persuaded Birju Maharaj to choreograph for their movies, including Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Kamal Haasan. But the influence of kathak on the picturisation of song and dance in Indian cinema is vastly greater. It’s the same with classical music. Its pop impact is immeasurable. It’s impossible to think of a desi song cabinet that owes nothing to Hindustani or Carnatic or Qawwali styles. Of course, none of this stops at national borders. We are hearing Beethoven’s Für Elise all the time, even if we don’t know we are hearing it. One thing is that the greats may not be well judged in their own times. Take Keats – ironically of the “ A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness” fame. It’s said very bad reviews hastened him to an early death. How tastes evolve is impossible to predict. 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EVgo Closes $1.25 Billion Guaranteed Loan Facility from U.S. Department of EnergyFind out if Morioka Reimen is a famous specialty worth canning. In today’s post-pandemic Japan you can find a lot of unusual products in vending machines, particularly when it comes to canned goods, with everything from hot pots to omelettes now available in cans. However, the other day our reporter Haruka Takagi came across a vending machine that stocked something she’d never seen before: Morioka Reimen . ▼ Haruka found the product in a vending machine inside the lobby of a business hotel in Aichi Prefecture. The machine was well stocked with “night accompaniments” such as alcoholic beverages and snacks, but canned Morioka Reimen? Now this was something Haruka had to try. ▼ Reimen, which translates as “cold noodles”, is a local specialty from Morioka in Iwate Prefecture. A can of noodles would be too small for dinner, and too large for a side dish, so Haruka figured these would likely be popular as a late-night snack. ▼ Either way, it piqued her curiosity, so she purchased one for 580 yen (US$3.75). Haruka had already eaten dinner at a nearby restaurant so she decided to keep the canned meal for when she got home. This was her first time trying noodles in a can, and the paper label with “冷麺缶” (“reimen can” or “canned cold noodles”) printed on it was a nice touch that drew her in. ▼ Peeling off the lid, Haruka was excited to find the can was filled a brown broth containing sesame seeds. A rich, meaty aroma emanated from the can, and when she took a sip, she was surprised to discover the broth had a delicious flavour that was sweet and slightly spicy, with the beef stock base adding extra depth to the mix. ▼ Another surprise was the grilled pork, which was much larger than the diameter of the can. ▼ Plus, there was a quail egg hidden inside as well! Both the egg and the pork had been marinating in the soup for a long period of time so the flavour had soaked right through to the core, making them soft and tasty. ▼ But how were the noodles? The noodles were translucent and not soggy at all. In fact, the moment Haruka slurped them up into her mouth, she could feel they had a pleasant elasticity. Wondering how they were able to stop the noodles from becoming soggy, she took a look at the back of the can and found that these weren’t regular wheat noodles, instead they were made with konyaku. Konyaku, or devil’s tongue, is known for having zero calories, so this only added to the appeal of the product. It can be a divisive ingredient, though, with some people disliking the taste and texture, but these noodles were so good even those who don’t usually like konyaku would describe them as delicious. The springy texture made the noodles easy to eat, while the canning process allowed them to be fully imbued with the taste of the broth. It was surprisingly tasty for a canned product, and with the entire serving containing only 161 kilocalories, Haruka didn’t hesitate to drink the whole thing, including the soup. Now she’s lamenting the fact that Morioka Cold Noodles in a can aren’t available everywhere because if they were, she wouldn’t hesitate to buy one at least once a week. So if you’d like to drink cold noodles from a can, you have nothing to fear — keep an eye out for them during your travels, where you’re most likely to find them being sold in Iwate Prefecture or at the Iwate Ginga Plaza antenna shop in Tokyo . Happy slurping! Shop information Iwate Ginga Plaza / いわて銀河プラザ Address: Tokyo-to, Chuo-ku, Ginza 5-15-1 東京都中央区銀座5丁目15-1 Open 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (Until 5:00 p.m. on the last day of every month) Website Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter ! [ Read in Japanese ]
TORONTO — Mark Scheifele scored a hat trick and an assist while Kyle Connor collected two goals and an assist to spark the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. The Jets enter the Christmas break with back-to-back wins, while the Maple Leafs dropped their second in a row at Scotiabank Arena without wounded captain Auston Matthews, out with an upper-body injury. Connor scored late in the first period on the power play and early in the second to give the Jets a two-goal lead. Gabriel Vilardi picked up his second assist of the night with a brilliant pass to Scheifele in front at 3:27 of the third, giving the Jets a 3-1 advantage. Scheifele banged in a loose puck for his 20th midway through the third period and added an empty-netter for his hat trick. John Tavares scored twice for the Maple Leafs. Winnipeg out-shot the Leafs 27-25, with Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck making 23 saves before a crowd of 18,923 fans. Joseph Woll stopped 22 shots in the Toronto net. Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey also notched two assists to reach 30 for the season. The win avenged the Maple Leafs' 6-4 victory in Winnipeg on Oct. 28, which ended the Jets' eight-game win streak to start the season. Maple Leafs forward William Nylander extended his point streak to seven games with assists on the Tavares goals. Takeaways Toronto: Defender Chris Tanev missed his first game this year with a lower-body ailment after skating in the pre-game warmup. Winnipeg: As impressive as the Jets (25-10-1) have played before the break, they are only one point ahead of the 36-game pace of 23-9-4 set a year ago. Key moment After Jets defenceman Neal Pionk had his shot blocked, the puck bounded to Marner for a breakaway. Pionk hustled back to lift Marner's stick to foil his shot attempt early in the second period to preserve Winnipeg's 2-0 lead. Key stat The Maple Leafs have gone 7-4-0 with Matthews on the sidelines this season and 42-23-2 in his career. Up next Toronto returns to action after the holiday break on Friday, visiting the Detroit Red Wings. On Saturday, the Jets play host to the Ottawa Senators. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 23, 2024. Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press
Rico 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/MLBThe United Arab Emirates arrested three suspects they say were involved in the killing of an Israeli-Moldavan rabbi whose body was found on Sunday, days after he was reported missing in Dubai. Investigations into the murder of Zvi Kogan are still underway, the UAE Ministry of Interior said, according to state news agency WAM. “The UAE and its institutions are fully committed to safeguarding the safety and security of its citizens, residents, and visitors,” the ministry said. No detail was provided on the identity of the suspects. Security authorities in the UAE had earlier located the body of Kogan, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said, calling his apparent murder it an “abhorrent act of antisemitic terrorism.” “The State of Israel will use all means, and will deal with these murderers, and those who dispatched them, to the fullest extent of the law,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a cabinet meeting on Sunday. “None of them will get away.” Israel said it’s reinforcing its recommendation to avoid non-essential travel to the UAE. It also recommended avoiding businesses and gathering places identified with the Israeli and Jewish population, avoiding posting travel details on social media, and reducing movement. “There is concern that there is still a threat on the ground against Israeli and Jews in the area,” the National Security Council said. Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, the Israeli government has warned its citizens traveling abroad of possible attacks by Iranian or Iran-backed operatives. It’s raised the alert level in dozens of countries, including the UAE. Netanyahu said that he appreciates the cooperation of the UAE in investigating the Kogan’s disappearance and death. “We will strengthen the ties between us in the face of attempts by the axis of evil to harm the relationship of peace between us,” Netanyahu said. “We will strengthen them and we will work to expand regional stability.” Kogan, 28, had been living in the UAE as an emissary of Chabad-Lubavitch, a Jewish organization. He’d been working for several years, together with colleagues, on “establishing and expanding Jewish life in the Emirates,” including making kosher food widely available, according to a Chabad website. He was joined there by his wife, Rivky, after their marriage in 2022. “This vile antisemitic attack is a reminder of the inhumanity of the enemies of the Jewish people,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in a post on X. “It will not deter us from continuing to grow flourishing communities in the UAE or anywhere.” ©2024 Bloomberg L.P. Visit bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.By TRÂN NGUYỄN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California, home to some of the largest technology companies in the world, would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill introduced Monday. The legislation sponsored by state Attorney General Rob Bonta is necessary to bolster safety for children online, supporters say, but industry officials vow to fight the measure and others like it under the First Amendment. Warning labels for social media gained swift bipartisan support from dozens of attorneys general, including Bonta, after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to establish the requirements earlier this year, saying social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. “These companies know the harmful impact their products can have on our children, and they refuse to take meaningful steps to make them safer,” Bonta said at a news conference Monday. “Time is up. It’s time we stepped in and demanded change.” State officials haven’t provided details on the bill, but Bonta said the warning labels could pop up once weekly. Up to 95% of youth ages 13 to 17 say they use a social media platform, and more than a third say that they use social media “almost constantly,” according to 2022 data from the Pew Research Center. Parents’ concerns prompted Australia to pass the world’s first law banning social media for children under 16 in November. “The promise of social media, although real, has turned into a situation where they’re turning our children’s attention into a commodity,” Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, who authored the California bill, said Monday. “The attention economy is using our children and their well-being to make money for these California companies.” Lawmakers instead should focus on online safety education and mental health resources, not warning label bills that are “constitutionally unsound,” said Todd O’Boyle, a vice president of the tech industry policy group Chamber of Progress. “We strongly suspect that the courts will set them aside as compelled speech,” O’Boyle told The Associated Press. Victoria Hinks’ 16-year-old daughter, Alexandra, died by suicide four months ago after being “led down dark rabbit holes” on social media that glamorized eating disorders and self-harm. Hinks said the labels would help protect children from companies that turn a blind eye to the harm caused to children’s mental health when they become addicted to social media platforms. “There’s not a bone in my body that doubts social media played a role in leading her to that final, irreversible decision,” Hinks said. “This could be your story.” Common Sense Media, a sponsor of the bill, said it plans to lobby for similar proposals in other states. California in the past decade has positioned itself as a leader in regulating and fighting the tech industry to bolster online safety for children. The state was the first in 2022 to bar online platforms from using users’ personal information in ways that could harm children. It was one of the states that sued Meta in 2023 and TikTok in October for deliberately designing addictive features that keep kids hooked on their platforms. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, also signed several bills in September to help curb the effects of social media on children, including one to prohibit social media platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to children without parental consent and one to limit or ban students from using smartphones on school campus. Federal lawmakers have held hearings on child online safety and legislation is in the works to force companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm. The legislation has the support of X owner Elon Musk and the President-elect’s son, Donald Trump Jr . Still, the last federal law aimed at protecting children online was enacted in 1998, six years before Facebook’s founding.California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
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