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Running back Nick Chubb says it is "important" that he returns for an eighth season with the Cleveland Browns after his current contract expires this spring. "I would say it's important. I started here. I'd like to finish here," Chubb said, per Dan Labbe of cleveland.com. "Cleveland just means a lot to me. Everything we've been through, ups and downs, but I'm proud to be drafted here." The report comes two days after Chubb told Cleveland fans he was "a Brown for life" during a charity event, per Denise Polverine Manoloff of Cleveland Magazine . Chubb, selected by the Browns in the second round of the 2018 draft, missed 21 straight regular-season games after suffering a severe knee injury in Week 2 of the 2023 campaign. The incident marked the second potentially career-ending left knee injury of Chubb's career. He also suffered a serious injury to the same knee while playing for Georgia in 2015. Chubb returned to the NFL field for the first time in over a year during the Browns' Week 7 loss to the Bengals. In seven starts since, he has recorded 93 carries for 291 yards and three touchdowns, adding five catches and a receiving touchdown. He is averaging 3.1 yards per carry, which would mark a full-season career-low and a significant departure from the 5.0 yards per attempt he recorded during his last full season in 2022. The Browns meanwhile head into Week 15 ranked 30th in the NFL in rushing offense. That lack of offense on the ground, combined with the team's struggles under center, led to Cleveland being eliminated from playoff contention in Week 14. Chubb played the 2024 season on a reworked deal with the Browns, which converted most of his original $11.75 base salary into incentives hinging on on offensive categories including playing time, receptions, rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. The Browns could consider offering Chubb a similarly incentive-laden contract in order to bring him back on a lower-risk deal in 2025.Ball Corp. stock rises Thursday, outperforms marketTesting AKD’s gutsThrivent Financial for Lutherans decreased its position in Eversource Energy ( NYSE:ES – Free Report ) by 24.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 70,477 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 22,631 shares during the quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ holdings in Eversource Energy were worth $4,797,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Lynx Investment Advisory acquired a new position in Eversource Energy during the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC bought a new position in shares of Eversource Energy in the third quarter worth about $32,000. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its position in shares of Eversource Energy by 62.9% during the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 513 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 198 shares during the last quarter. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC bought a new stake in Eversource Energy during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $43,000. Finally, MFA Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Eversource Energy during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Institutional investors own 79.99% of the company’s stock. Analysts Set New Price Targets ES has been the subject of several research reports. Bank of America increased their price objective on Eversource Energy from $67.00 to $68.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 29th. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Eversource Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 12th. Scotiabank raised their price target on shares of Eversource Energy from $57.00 to $66.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 20th. Barclays upped their price objective on shares of Eversource Energy from $69.00 to $72.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 15th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Eversource Energy from $72.00 to $79.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 2nd. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $70.46. Eversource Energy Stock Up 1.0 % Shares of ES opened at $63.38 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $23.22 billion, a P/E ratio of -40.37, a PEG ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 0.61. Eversource Energy has a one year low of $52.09 and a one year high of $69.01. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $64.68 and its 200-day simple moving average is $62.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73, a current ratio of 0.86 and a quick ratio of 0.76. Eversource Energy ( NYSE:ES – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 4th. The utilities provider reported $1.13 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $3.06 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.06 billion. Eversource Energy had a positive return on equity of 10.90% and a negative net margin of 4.73%. The business’s revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.97 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Eversource Energy will post 4.56 EPS for the current fiscal year. Eversource Energy Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 23rd were issued a dividend of $0.715 per share. This represents a $2.86 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.51%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 23rd. Eversource Energy’s dividend payout ratio is currently -182.17%. Eversource Energy Company Profile ( Free Report ) Eversource Energy, a public utility holding company, engages in the energy delivery business. The company operates through Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, Natural Gas Distribution, and Water Distribution segments. It is involved in the transmission and distribution of electricity; solar power facilities; and distribution of natural gas. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Eversource Energy Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Eversource Energy and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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US News Today Live Updates on December 18, 2024 : US obesity rate declines for the first time in a decade, weight-loss drugs play key roleThe Democratic Party, to quote President Joe Biden , has reached an inflection point. Blame for Vice President Kamala Harris 's landslide loss, not to mention losing control of the Senate, has fallen squarely on the current regime. And while pundits and strategists may disagree on the specifics of how those losses came to pass, the 2024 cycle is likely to accelerate the party's internal power struggle. Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison has announced that he won't run for a second term in office, and Democratic operatives have suggested to the Washington Examiner that the "sheer totality" of the party's losses could see the "non-Biden wing" of the party stand to benefit. HOW BIDEN IS TRYING TO SHAPE HIS LEGACY WITH JUST MONTHS LEFT IN OFFICE The DNC chairman election isn't expected to take place until January, with the committee expected to officially set a timeline at their mid-December meeting. Two veteran Democratic strategists told the Washington Examiner that they expect to see DNC chair candidates spend the coming weeks not only working with the 440 DNC members but publicly signaling to voters how they mark a "fundamental shift" away from the Biden years. "After this election, there's a sense that leadership and strategy — the party just outright missed the mark in connecting with voters," one strategist stated. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? Well what happens when it does break? You bring people in to fix it. The party can't help people if we aren't winning." "I think there's a lot of resentment right now directed at the kind of old guard. Politically, when it comes to messaging and outreach, there needs to be some serious changes," a second added. "A changing of the guard." Two candidates have formally declared bids: former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and current DNC Vice Chairman Ken Martin. O'Malley, who opposed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Democratic primary and served as Biden's Social Security Administration commissioner, was the first candidate to declare his bid, calling himself a "proven operational leader and a turnaround manager." Asked by the New York Times why Harris lost to President-elect Donald Trump, O'Malley responded that "the American people's eyes were taken off the ball and by the politics of fear." He also declined to criticize Biden for seeking a second term in office, a running narrative among Democrats following Election Day. "I’m focused on the future. And I’m running for chair of the D.N.C. because I believe I can lead us out of this darkness and into a better future where we do a better job of connecting with the American people around the economic reality," he explained. "I can’t fix yesterday. I’m not running to fix yesterday or second-guess yesterday." FIVE DEMOCRATS IN PRIME POSITION TO BE FACE OF THE PARTY IN 2028 Martin, on the other hand, has been a DNC vice chair for seven years and chaired the Minnesota Democratic Party since 2011. And while O'Malley said he planned to meet with party members in the coming weeks to earn their endorsements, Martin touted 83 endorsements from DNC members upon his campaign launch. In his New York Times announcement interview, Martin blamed the 2024 results, partially, on "really strong headwinds blowing" blowing against Democrats from "the very beginning of this election," and "economic anxiety" that hurt the party in power. Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and Latino outreach specialist Chuck Rocha are also considering bids of their own. VOTERS SEND HISTORY-MAKING CANDIDATES TO CONGRESS Emanuel, a former congressman and mayor of Chicago, has courted some controversy while serving as Biden's ambassador to Japan for antagonizing China and is well known as a ruthless political operator. His potential run, however, has already been opposed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), who claimed on X that "the DNC needs an organzier who gets people. Not someone who sends fish heads in the mail." Rocha might have the strongest progressive ties of the group after serving as Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-VT) Latino whisperer on his 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns and working on Sen.-elect Rep. Ruben Gallego's (D-AZ) winning 2024 campaign in Arizona. Rocha does come with his fair share of controversy. In 2013, he pleaded guilty to embezzling funds from the United Steelworkers Union for golf outings and tickets to the Stanley Cup. Whoever ends up victorious from the chairman race will certainly have their hands full. On top of performing an autopsy report on 2024, the DNC will be forced to deal with a burgeoning campaign to rewrite the 2028 primary schedule, all with a dramatically reduced workforce. The president had altered Democrats' cycles-old schedule ahead of the 2024 primary in an effort to inject diversity into the primary process. He specifically elevated South Carolina to first in the nation status as a reward for their help in securing Biden's 2020 nomination. Furthermore, Nevada, Georgia, and Michigan all skipped ahead of New Hampshire, prompting the Granite State to go rogue and hold an un-sanctioned primary ahead of the official committee schedule. 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LEADING a conga around the floor, TV presenter Angellica Bell is spreading Christmas joy. But behind the dancing, there’s a serious message. The former kids’ telly host is backing The Sun’s Christmas SOS Appeal with Age UK, to combat loneliness and isolation among older people . We are asking readers to donate money to Age UK, volunteer as a phone befriender or visit one of its shops. And at the charity’s Merton centre in Mitcham, South London , Angellica takes to the microphone to lead the pensioners in singing and dancing at their Sparkle Party. The former CBBC presenter, now a consumer journalist who has worked on The One Show , says we can all do our bit to help. I have worked with older people a lot in my job, especially on The One Show. Look at the energy here. They’ve got such a wealth of knowledge and often, sadly, their needs are forgotten about Angellica, 48, said: “I value the older generation, their wisdom and what they give. READ MORE ON CHRISTMAS SOS “I have worked with older people a lot in my job, especially on The One Show. “Look at the energy here. “They’ve got such a wealth of knowledge and often, sadly, their needs are forgotten about.” Figures from Age UK show more than 4.6million people aged 65 and over in England experience one or more of the following: Loneliness , poor health , an unmet need for care, and poverty. Most read in Health And in the current tough financial climate, the charity’s centres provide vital assistance, helping pensioners learn about the benefits they can claim — and to not be afraid to ask for help. Angellica said: “Age UK provides not just the social aspect but helping with forms. “Older people can be one of the worst groups for coming forward and asking for support. “And there is the not knowing what they can claim. “The wealth of information and technology can be daunting for a generation where a lot is done online.” As a big supporter of the charity , Angellica, who won Celebrity MasterChef in 2017, says we can all learn from older people. “My grandmother was the keystone of our family and I loved spending time with her,” she says. “She was a cook from the Caribbean in St Lucia. Reassuring support “The time with her, the songs we learnt, those experiences I had with her helped me to go on and win MasterChef. “I’m grateful for that. “A lot of people are in their family units now, but you never know what is going to happen in 20 or 30 years and who you will be with. “If you know these sorts of charities are around, to have that support and network is really reassuring.” Anne Pittham, 72, retired from nursing after more than 50 years in April 2023. She says the centre has been a lifeline for her. “Coming here really saved me because I am prone to depression ,” says Anne. “Loneliness could have been the problem for me. “I found having a structure to my day helps.” I come about four times a week. If you are not here a couple of times, they will phone you to see if you are all right. And if I’m feeling a bit down, they know. They are ever so kind and considerate. Anne comes to the centre for ­singing, craft sessions, board games and their days out. She said: “We’ve been to the ­Science Museum, a boat trip on the River Thames. “There are lots of things I wanted to do but didn’t want to do on my own.” Lynda Matson, 72, has been attending the centre regularly since April after her husband John, 86, died. “This is my home from home,” she says. “I come about four times a week. “If you are not here a couple of times, they will phone you to see if you are all right. “And if I’m feeling a bit down, they know. “They are ever so kind and considerate.” Its lunch club serves freshly prepared hot meals. Lynda, who was as a shop assistant in Sainsbury’s before retiring, says the centre has helped her practically. “You are saving on your heating and you can have proper food,” she says. “Last year, when my husband wasn’t very well and I couldn’t keep him warm, they said, ‘Don’t heat the house, heat him’. “I bought him slippers, more clothes and a warm blanket. “It’s little things like that that have helped.” The practical advice from the support teams is more in demand than ever since the Government axed the Winter Fuel Payment for hundreds of thousands of pensioners, making the allowance means tested. Those who receive Pension Credit will keep the Winter Fuel Payment , worth up to £300. But an estimated 800,000 people eligible for pension credit do not currently claim it so the race is on to make sure they do not miss out. Roaring success They have until December 21 to apply and ask for it to be backdated to keep the Winter Fuel Payment. Amanda Gibson, 54, the centre’s information and advice manager, says: “Our main focus is benefits — housing benefits, council tax support, pension credit, attendance allowance , trying to maximise that person’s income. "We tend to do home visits and telephone appointments. “From June to the end of August we had 11 drop-ins and 100 home ­visits. “But since the Winter Fuel announcement we have had 28 drop-ins and about 230 visits. “We knew we were going to get an influx of people. “We say to people, ‘You have got nothing to lose by having a pension check’. “The older generation are quite proud and feel they don’t want to come cap in hand. “But we tell them they have worked really hard, they deserve to have a little bit of extra help.” Age UK’s research also shows that almost two thirds of older people who live alone are women, but the number of older men living alone is rising fast — by 66 per cent in the past 20 years. Retired civil servant Tony Townsend, 92, attends for the facilities, food and the dancing — and whisks Angellica off for a waltz on the floor. The keen ballroom dancer says: “Coming here, it makes sure I eat all my greens and you get to meet ­people. “I’ve never married but I’m still on the lookout!” The party has been a roaring success, says Sarah Goad, the branch’s chief executive officer. She adds: “We are so thankful to Angellica and the team at The Sun for shining a light on what local charities like Age UK Merton are doing this Christmas to help reduce social isolation and to support older adults in this cost-of-living crisis.” IT is her first Christmas as a married woman – and amid the madness of work and volunteering, Vicky Pattison is throwing her support behind The Sun’s SOS at Christmas campaign with Age UK. The 37-year-old Geordie Shore star started volunteering for the charity during lockdown in 2020 and is still one of its biggest supporters. So much so, she wants to help again over the festive season. The I’m a Celebrity 2015 winner said: “Lots of older people just want to be surrounded by their family, their friends and loved ones at Christmas but not everyone has that opportunity. “Loneliness at that age is so crippling. “The thought that there are people facing the prospect of Christmas on their own and not feeling like they’ve got anyone to talk to or turn to is heartbreaking. “These are people who worked their whole lives, who have raised their families. They don’t deserve to spend their twilight years like this. “They need someone to talk to, they need to know they are not alone.” Vicky, who married ex-Towie regular Ercan Ramadan, 31, in August, says her passion for helping and supporting the elderly generation is driven in part by her beloved grandparents David and Mavis Birdsey. Having lost David, 92, to dementia in 2022 and Mavis in 2019, Vicky says the devoted pair who were married for 67 years instilled her sense of family values. ‘Very fortunate’ “Mavis and David were the backbone of our family. “Some of my fondest memories are of them taking us to the beach in the summer – sandy sandwiches and swimming in the North Sea and cricket and candy floss in the theme park afterwards – it was just so lovely. “Grandad was the life and soul of every party too. “He just wanted everyone to have a good time. I probably get an awful lot from him. “Grandma was strong, a real formidable woman but kind and generous. I’m very fortunate and I credit them for the upbringing they gave us. “It was very stable.” Vicky recalled how she got involved with Age UK initially to support those shielding from the pandemic. She said: “I started an isolation care package project with the help of my local Age UK in Northumberland and Gateshead, navigating with them what people needed. “It gave us a sense of purpose through lockdown as well. “But I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the help of Age UK.” WHAT YOU CAN DO Donate Give online at ageuk.org. u k/christmassos or scan the QR code Or by phone: 0800 077 8751 (lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) Or by text: To give £5, text: SOS5 to 70507 To give £10, text: SOS10 to 70507 VOLUNTEER! Give the gift of your time by signing up as one of Age UK’s telephone friendship volunteers Just 20 to 30 minutes a week to chat with an older person who might be in need of company To find out more go to ageuk.org.uk/volunteer or scan the QR code READ MORE SUN STORIES SHOP Age UK has 250 shops across the country, great places to pick up Christmas presents and support the elderly. See Age UK site for locations.

Israel's attorney general has ordered police to open an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's wife on suspicion of harassing political opponents and a witness in the Israeli leader's corruption trial. The Israeli Justice Ministry made the announcement in a terse message late Thursday, saying the investigation would focus on the findings of a recent report by the "Uvda" investigative program into Sara Netanyahu. The program uncovered a trove of WhatsApp messages in which Mrs. Netanyahu appears to instruct a former aide to organize protests against political opponents and to intimidate Hadas Klein, a key witness in the trial. The announcement did not mention Mrs. Netanyahu by name, and the Justice Ministry declined further comment. But in a video released earlier Thursday, Netanyahu listed what he said were the many kind and charitable acts by his wife and blasted the Uvda report as "lies." "My opponents on the left and in the media found a new-old target. They mercilessly attack my wife, Sara," he said. He called the program "false propaganda, nasty propaganda that brings up lies from the darkness." It was the latest in a long line of legal troubles for the Netanyahus — highlighted by the prime minister's ongoing corruption trial . The pair have also had a rocky relationship with the Israeli media. Netanyahu is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of cases alleging he exchanged favors with powerful media moguls and wealthy associates. Netanyahu denies the charges and says he is the victim of a "witch hunt" by overzealous prosecutors, police and the media. The report obtained correspondence between Sara Netanyahu and Hanni Bleiweiss, a former aide to the prime minister who died of cancer last year. The messages indicated that Sara Netanyahu encouraged police to crack down violently on anti-government protesters and ordered Bleiweiss to organize protests against her husband's critics. She also told Bleiweiss to get activists in Netanyahu's Likud party to publish attacks on Klein. Klein is an aide to billionaire Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and has testified in the corruption case about her role in delivering tens of thousands of dollars worth of champagne, cigars and gifts to Netanyahu for her boss. According to the report, Sara Netanyahu mistreated Bleiweiss, prompting her to share the messages with a reporter shortly before her death. Sara Netanyahu has been accused of abusive behavior toward her personal staff before. This, together with accusations of excessive spending and using public money for her own extravagant personal tastes, has earned her an image as being out of touch with everyday Israelis. In 2019, she was fined for misusing state funds. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who oversees police and has repeatedly said Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara should be fired over a series of grievances against her, said the latest announcement was another reason for her to be dismissed. "Someone who politically persecutes government ministers and their families cannot continue to serve as the attorney general," he said. And Justice Minister Yariv Levin, another Netanyahu ally and critic of Baharav Miara, accused her of focusing on "television gossip." "Selective enforcement is a crime!" he said in a statement. Israel Netanyahu Benjamin Neta​nyahuThe Spanish Human Rights Association, in its 42nd edition, awarded the 2024 Honorary Human Rights Prize to Palestinian journalists, victims of the genocide in the Gaza Strip. The award was received on behalf of the Palestinian journalists by Alaraby TV correspondent in Madrid, Muath Hamed, who appeared visibly moved during the ceremony. He stated: "There are no words that can describe the suffering of my fellow journalists in the face of death, nor words that can capture their determination to bring the truth to the world. These are the true heroes who face death at every moment." Hamed used the opportunity to present detailed statistics on the number of journalists who have been martyred, imprisoned, and injured in the Gaza Strip, along with documentation of media institutions destroyed during the genocide. He also conveyed a special message from journalists working in Gaza to the conference attendees, stating: "Our mission continues to carry the voice of Gaza to the world." The Association for Human Rights in Spain (APDH-E) has held its 42nd Human Rights Awards ceremony for 2024, which was attended by societal and political figures, including members of parliament and ministers from the Spanish government. The event featured praise for the commitment and contributions of prominent individuals and institutions in defending human rights. It is worth noting that the Association for Human Rights in Spain (APDH-E) is one of the oldest human rights organizations in Europe. Founded in 1948, it has been committed since its inception to defending human rights in general and supporting journalists in particular, recognizing them as the frontline in exposing violations. Related Story Israeli airstrikes kill at least 38 Palestinians in Gaza Qatar marks 10th anniversary of GCC Human Rights Declaration

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Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says the body of of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday said Zvi Kogan was murdered, calling it a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” It said: “The state of Israel will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death." Kogan went missing on Thursday, and there were suspicions he had been kidnapped. His disappearance comes as Iran has been threatening to retaliate against Israel after the two countries traded fire in October. Israeli strike on Lebanese army center kills soldier, wounds 18 others BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center has killed one soldier and wounded 18 others, the Lebanese military said. Sunday's was the latest in a series of Israeli strikes that have killed over 40 Lebanese troops, even as the military has largely kept to the sidelines in the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military, which has acknowledged mistakenly hitting Lebanese troops while saying they are not a target of its campaign against the militants. After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles WASHINGTON (AP) — During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump had hailed what would become Project 2025 as a conservative roadmap for “exactly what our movement will do." Trump pulled an about-face when Project 2025 became a political liability. He denied knowing anything about the “ridiculous and abysmal” plans, even though some were written by his former aides and many allies. Now, after winning the 2024 election, Trump is stocking his second administration with key players in the effort he temporarily shunned. Trump has tapped Russell Vought for an encore as director of the Office of Management and Budget; Tom Homan, his former immigration chief, as “border czar;” and immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy. Trump's Republican Party is increasingly winning union voters. It's a shift seen in his labor pick WASHINGTON (AP) — Working-class voters helped Republicans make steady election gains this year and expanded a coalition that increasingly includes rank-and-file union members. It's a political shift spotlighting one of President-elect Donald Trump’s latest Cabinet picks: a GOP congresswoman, who has drawn labor support, to be his labor secretary. Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her bid for a second term this month, despite strong backing from union members. They're a key part of the Democratic base but are gravitating in the Trump era toward a Republican Party traditionally allied with business interests. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain this weekend while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Saturday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast earlier in the week, killing two people. Parts of the Northeast and Appalachia also began the weekend with heavy precipitation. Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan gear up for a protest in the capital. The government and Interior Ministry made the announcement on X, which is banned in Pakistan. Sunday's protest is to demand Khan's release. He has been in prison for more than a year but remains popular. His supporters rely heavily on social media and messaging apps to coordinate with each other. Pakistan has already sealed off Islamabad and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with Khan's power bases. Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change. But it’s a far-from-perfect arrangement, with many parties still unsatisfied but hopeful that the deal will be a step in the right direction. Japan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott amid lingering historical tensions SADO, Japan (AP) — Japan has held a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines despite a last-minute boycott of the event by South Korea that highlighted tensions between the neighbors over the issue of Korean forced laborers at the site before and during World War II. South Korea’s absence at Sunday’s memorial, to which Seoul government officials and Korean victims’ families were invited, is a major setback in the rapidly improving ties between the two countries, which since last year have set aside their historical disputes to prioritize U.S.-led security cooperation. Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83 NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died. He was 83. Mark Young, Woolery’s podcast co-host and friend, said in an email early Sunday that Woolery died at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, present. Woolery, with his matinee idol looks, coiffed hair and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978. He teamed up with Young for the podcast “Blunt Force Truth” and became a full supporter Donald Trump.WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Symbotic Inc. (Nasdaq: SYM ), a leader in A.I.-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of OhmniLabs, a Silicon Valley-based innovator in the field of robotics solutions for health care. “Combining Symbotic’s expertise in large-scale automation with OhmniLabs’ ground-breaking mobile robots, vision and A.I. solutions will enable the development of unparalleled automation innovations across different settings,” said Rick Cohen, Executive Chairman and CEO of Symbotic. “We were drawn to OhmniLabs for its impressive talent and industry experience that will enable our expansion beyond the four walls of the warehouse.” Founded in 2015 by robotics experts, OhmniLabs has pioneered a fully in-house development and manufacturing model, enabling rapid innovation and speed-to-market for cutting-edge robotics solutions. The company is best known for its autonomous disinfection and telepresence robots, which create safer and healthier environments globally. With the strategic acquisition of OhmniLabs’ industry expertise and talented robotics team, Symbotic will be better positioned to both expand its leading automation capabilities for supply chain customers while delivering enhanced innovation to customers in the health care industry. “OhmniLabs’ mission has been to develop meaningful robotics to provide real-world solutions, and we have made significant progress with the support of our loyal team members and customers. Being a part of Symbotic, a true leader in robotics innovation, will propel this vision forward to deliver cutting-edge solutions that redefine what’s possible in health care, logistics and beyond,” said Jared Go, Co-founder and CTO, OhmniLabs. ABOUT SYMBOTIC Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, A.I.-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-generation technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce, Symbotic transforms the flow of goods and the economics of the supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com . FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, but not limited to, statements about Symbotic’s acquisition of substantially all of the assets of OhmniLabs and Symbotic’s expectations or predictions of future financial or business performance or conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. Certain of these risks are identified and discussed in Symbotic’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 4, 2024. These forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith, and Symbotic believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that the events, results or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on that date. Symbotic is not under any obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation to update, alter or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports that Symbotic has filed or will file from time to time with the SEC. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT Charlie Anderson Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development ir@symbotic.com MEDIA INQUIRIES mediainquiry@symbotic.com

LONDON (AP) — A woman who claimed mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland. Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. His lawyer had called Hand a gold digger. The fighter, once the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship but now past his prime, shook his head as the jury of eight women and four men found him liable for assault after deliberating about six hours in the High Court in Dublin. He was mobbed by cameras as he left court but did not comment. He later said on the social platform X that he would appeal the verdict and the “modest award.” Hand's voice cracked and her hands trembled as she read a statement outside the courthouse, saying she would never forget what happened to her but would now be able to move on with her life. She thanked her family, partner, friends, jurors, the judge and all the supporters that had reached out to her online, but particularly her daughter. “She has given me so much strength and courage over the last six years throughout this nightmare to keep on pushing forward for justice,” she said. “I want to show (her) and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served.” The Associated Press generally does not name alleged victims of sexual violence unless they come forward publicly, as Hand has done. Under Irish law, she did not have the anonymity she would have been granted in a criminal proceeding and was named publicly throughout the trial. Her lawyer told jurors that McGregor was angry about a fight he had lost in Las Vegas two months earlier and took it out on his client. “He’s not a man, he’s a coward,” attorney John Gordon said in his closing speech. “A devious coward and you should treat him for what he is.” Gordon said his client never pretended to be a saint and was only looking to have fun when she sent McGregor a message through Instagram after attending a Christmas party. He said Hand knew McGregor socially and that they had grown up in the same area. She said he picked her and a friend up in a car and shared cocaine with them, which McGregor admitted in court, on the way to the Beacon Hotel. Hand said she told McGregor she didn't want to have sex with him and that she was menstruating. She said she told him “no” as he started kissing her but he eventually pinned her to a bed and she couldn't move. McGregor put her in a chokehold and later told her, “now you know how I felt in the octagon where I tapped out three times,” referring to a UFC match when he had to admit defeat, she said. Hand had to take several breaks in emotional testimony over three days. She said McGregor threatened to kill her during the encounter and she feared she would never see her young daughter again. Eventually, he let go of her. “I remember saying I was sorry, as I felt that I did something wrong and I wanted to reassure him that I wouldn’t tell anyone so he wouldn’t hurt me again,” she testified. She said she then let him do what he wanted and he had sex with her. A paramedic who examined Hand the next day testified that she had never before seen someone with that intensity of bruising. A doctor told jurors Hand had multiple injuries. Hand said the trauma of the attack had left her unable to work as a hairdresser, she fell behind on her mortgage and had to move out of her house. Police investigated the woman’s complaint but prosecutors declined to bring charges, saying there was insufficient evidence and a conviction was unlikely. McGregor, in his post on X, said he was disappointed jurors didn't see all the evidence prosecutors had reviewed. He testified that the two had athletic and vigorous sex, but that it was not rough. He said “she never said ‘no’ or stopped” and testified that everything she said was a lie. “It is a full blown lie among many lies,” he said when asked about the chokehold allegation. “How anyone could believe that me, as a prideful person, would highlight my shortcomings.” McGregor’s lawyer told jurors they had to set aside their animus toward the fighter. “You may have an active dislike of him, some of you may even loathe him – there is no point pretending that the situation might be otherwise,” attorney Remy Farrell said. “I’m not asking you to invite him to Sunday brunch.” The defense said the woman never told investigators McGregor threatened her life. They also showed surveillance video in court that they said appeared to show the woman kiss McGregor’s arm and hug him after they left the hotel room. Farrell said she looked “happy, happy, happy.” McGregor said he was “beyond petrified” when first questioned by police and read them a prepared statement. On the advice of his lawyer, he refused to answer more than 100 follow-up questions. The jury ruled against Hand in a case she brought against one of McGregor’s friends, James Lawrence, whom she accused of having sex with her in the hotel without consent.Encore Data Products Announces Expansion of Sales Team to Boost Customer Engagement and Service“The first term, everybody was fighting me,” Trump said in remarks at Mar-a-Lago . “In this term, everybody wants to be my friend.” Tech companies and leaders have now poured millions into his inauguration fund, a sharp increase — in most cases — from past pledges to incoming presidents. But what does the tech industry expect to gain out of their renewed relationships with Trump? Clearing the way for AI development A clue to what the industry is looking for came just days before the election when Microsoft executives — who’ve largely tried to show a neutral or bipartisan stance — joined with a close Trump ally, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, to publish a blog post outlining their approach to artificial intelligence policy. “Regulation should be implemented only if its benefits outweigh its costs,” said the document signed by Andreessen, his business partner Ben Horowitz, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and the company's president, Brad Smith. They also urged the government to back off on any attempt to strengthen copyright laws that would make it harder for companies to use publicly available data to train their AI systems. And they said, “the government should examine its procurement practices to enable more startups to sell technology to the government.” Trump has pledged to rescind President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order, which sought to protect people’s rights and safety without stifling innovation. He hasn’t specified what he would do in its place, but his campaign said AI development should be “rooted in Free Speech and Human Flourishing.” Easier energy for data centers Trump's choice to head the Interior Department, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, has spoken openly about the need to boost electricity production to meet increased demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. “The AI battle affects everything from defense to healthcare to education to productivity as a country,′′ Burgum said on Nov. 15, referring to artificial intelligence. “And the AI that’s coming in the next 18 months is going to be revolutionary. So there’s just a sense of urgency and a sense of understanding in the Trump administration′′ to address it. Demand for data centers ballooned in recent years due to the rapid growth of cloud computing and AI, and local governments are competing for lucrative deals with big tech companies. But as data centers begin to consume more resources, some residents are pushing back against the world’s most powerful corporations over concerns about the economic, social and environmental health of their communities. Changing the antitrust discussion “Maybe Big Tech should buy a copy of ‘The Art of The Deal’ to figure out how to best negotiate with this administration,” suggested Paul Swanson, an antitrust attorney for the law firm Holland & Hart. “I won’t be surprised if they find ways to reach some accommodations and we end up seeing more negotiated resolutions and consent decrees.” Although federal regulators began cracking down on Google and Facebook during Trump’s first term as president — and flourished under Biden — most experts expect his second administration to ease up on antitrust enforcement and be more receptive to business mergers. Google may benefit from Trump’s return after he made comments on the campaign trail suggesting a breakup of the company isn’t in the U.S. national interest, after a judge declared its search engine an illegal monopoly . But recent nominations put forward by his transition team have favored those who have been critical of Big Tech companies, suggesting Google won’t be entirely off the hook. Fending off the EU Cook’s notoriously rocky relationship with the EU can be traced back to a 2016 ruling from Brussels in a tax case targeting Apple. Cook slammed the bloc’s order for Apple to pay back up to 13 billion euros ($13.7 billion) in Irish back taxes as “total political crap.” Trump, then in his first term as president, piled on, referring to the European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, who was spearheading a campaign on special tax deals and a crackdown on Big Tech companies, as someone who “really hates the U.S.” Brussels was eventually vindicated after the bloc’s top court rejected Apple’s appeal this year, though it didn’t stop Cook from calling Trump to complain, Trump recounted in a podcast in October. Making amends? Altman , Amazon and Meta all pledged to donate $1 million each to Trump’s inaugural fund. During his first term, Trump criticized Amazon and railed against the political coverage at The Washington Post, which billionaire Bezos owns. Meanwhile, Bezos had criticized some of Trump’s past rhetoric. In 2019, Amazon also argued in a court case that Trump’s bias against the company harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract. More recently, Bezos has struck a more conciliatory tone. He recently said at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit in New York that he was “optimistic” about Trump’s second term, while also endorsing president-elect’s plans to cut regulations. The donation from Meta came just weeks after Zuckerberg met with Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago. During the 2024 campaign, Zuckerberg did not endorse a candidate for president, but voiced a more positive stance toward Trump. Earlier this year, he praised Trump’s response to his first assassination attempt. Still, Trump in recent months had continued to attack Zuckerberg publicly. And Altman, who is in a legal dispute with AI rival Elon Musk, has said he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence in the incoming administration. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the company earlier this year alleging that the maker of ChatGPT betrayed its founding aims of benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits. What about Elon Musk? “We have two multi-billionaires, Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are tasked with cutting what they’re saying will be multiple trillions of dollars from the federal budget, reducing the civil service, the workforce,” said Rob Lalka, a business professor at Tulane University. Musk, he said, has a level of access to the White House that very few others have had -- access that allows him to potentially influence multiple policy areas, including foreign policy, automotive and energy policy through EVs, and tech policy on artificial intelligence. “Elon Musk walked into Twitter’s headquarters with a sink and then posted, ‘let that sink in,‘” he said. “Elon Musk then posted a status update on X, a picture of himself with a sink in the Oval Office and said, 'Let that sink in.′"

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