1365 usd to php 2024 General Mgandani Human Rights Award Speech by 1893 Deputy Executive Director, Greater Sibanda, delivered on 21.12.2024 The 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM) was established on November 13, 2016. The organization is dedicated to advocating for the human rights of the people of Matabeleland, a region in Zimbabwe. Its mission is to restore the social, economic, educational, historical, cultural, language, and territorial rights of the Matabele people. The movement is named after the year 1893, which marks significant historical events for the Matabeleland Kingdom, such as the first resistance by General Mgandani Dlodlo. Dlodlo was a prominent military figure in the Matabeleland Kingdom. He played a pivotal role in the 1893 debut resistance against colonial forces. His leadership and bravery were instrumental during this critical period. Tragically, General Mgandani Dlodlo was killed, and his body was desecrated by the Pioneer Column, who took away his testicles as a trophy. His sacrifice and contributions are remembered as a testament to the resilience and courage of the Matabele people. These wars were pivotal in the resistance against colonization and are a source of pride and historical significance for the Matabele people. 1893 MHRRM is not a political party, but a human rights organization focused on addressing past injustices and promoting the rights and dignity of the Matabele people. Over the years, the movement has been involved in various initiatives, including cultural preservation, education, and advocacy for justice and human rights. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the uLOYIKO Theatre Group from South Africa for their courage in informing the world about the past injustices that occurred in Matabeleland, including the Gukurahundi, a highly topical issue. Thank you, uLOYIKO, for your bravery and dedication to raising awareness and fostering dialogue around these critical human rights issues. Greater Sibanda - 1893 MHRRM Deputy Executive Director.

Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns needed just one word — well, really two — to describe his team’s performance in Sunday’s 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers . “That’s ass,” he said. Burns had specifically been asked about the Giants falling behind 30-0 — until 11:28 remained in the game — coming out of their bye week. BUY GIANTS TICKETS: STUBHUB , VIVID SEATS , TICKETMASTER Third-year coach Brian Daboll is clearly careening toward a firing. The Giants are 2-9 and have lost six straight games. They’re 0-6 at home. Daboll is 8-20 since the start of last season and 10-25-1 in the regular season since he opened 7-2 in 2022. At this point, it’s hard to imagine Daboll returning in 2025. Might third-year general manager Joe Schoen also get fired? That should be very much on the table, if Daboll is a goner. Burns was asked if he thinks this coaching staff’s message is getting through. “Um,” he said. Then he paused for a few seconds. “I would like to think that,” he said. “The reason I say I would like to think that is everybody has the right answers, but it’s not showing up where it needs to show up.” Burns wasn’t the only Giants player to blast the team’s performance and give a less-than-ringing endorsement of Daboll after this game. Star rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers called the Giants’ showing Sunday “soft as f---” and basically — though not directly — said Daboll’s play calling is to blame for the season-long offensive problems. When Burns was asked if this team still believes in Daboll and his staff, he said, “For sure. I don’t think the effort is terrible. I think it really comes down to tackling. It’s not on the coaches. It’s on the players. They can’t make a tackle for us out there. It’s really on us — and today was just terrible.” Burns hammered the Giants’ awful tackling Sunday. Overall, he called the team’s performance “terrible.” But he said all the Daniel Jones benching/release drama wasn’t a factor in the 30-7 loss. “I don’t think that’s got s--- to do with us tackling,” he said. “Was it a bummer? Was it awkward? Yeah, because Daniel was a leader, a great teammate.” Though Nabers blasted the Giants as “soft,” Burns didn’t go there. “I don’t know about soft,” he said. “I haven’t watched the film yet. I know tackling was an issue. All the simple things of tackling.” Burns doesn’t usually give locker room speeches, but he delivered one after the game. He was the only player to speak, he said. He declined to offer much detail on what he said. “I spoke my mind,” he said. “I’m not usually into the whole motivational rah-rah and all that. But if it’s something that’s been on my mind and on my heart, I’ll say it.” Burns eventually did give some broad indications of what he said. “Like I told the team, I’m not excluding myself from anybody,” he said. “I said as a whole, everybody was bad today. And nobody got anything done.” MORE GIANTS COVERAGE Buccaneers veteran ‘definitely surprised’ Giants started Tommy DeVito in brutal loss NFL Draft 2025: Here’s where Giants are in projected order after loss to Buccaneers Malik Nabers rips ‘soft as (bleep)’ Giants after 0-target first half: ‘I can’t do nothing’ Tommy DeVito embarrassed in loss to Buccaneers — which is probably a good thing for QB-needy Giants Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription. Darryl Slater may be reached at dslater@njadvancemedia.com .Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has ordered an intensified search for four adolescent boys who disappeared during a military operation, as public anger over the incident flared weeks ahead of elections. But, in a radio interview on Monday, Noboa also said that a "technical analysis" was needed before the incident could be called a forced disappearance, despite prosecutors saying it was being investigated as an illegitimate use of force. Demonstrations were planned on Monday to call attention to the case. Many Ecuadoreans suspect soldiers kidnapped the four boys, aged between 11 and 15, who went missing two weeks ago while they were out playing football. The father of two of the boys, Luis Arroyo, told the TV channel Ecuavisa he received a call from a man who put one of his sons on the line. The boy said that soldiers had abruptly arrived, firing in the air and forcibly taking them, and that they had been beaten. Noboa, on the social media platform X, said on Sunday: "I have ordered the intensification of all actions necessary to locate the four children and to find those responsible so they answer for their acts." Ecuador's joint chief of staff, Admiral Jaime Vela, "ruled out... any involvement" of military personnel in the boys' disappearance. Vela said the armed forces would not interfere in the investigation, "nor will they cover up any event." Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo has attributed the boys' disappearance to "criminal groups" and alleged the case was being used for "political interests." The disappearance has sparked widespread indignation in Ecuador, where kidnapping, extortion, and murders are now commonplace. Noboa, 37 and US-born and educated as the heir to a banana fortune, is looking to win a four-year mandate in the February 9 general elections. He is currently serving out the final months of the term of his predecessor, Guillermo Lasso, who called an early election to avoid impeachment. Noboa has boosted the use of security forces to battle powerful drug gangs in Ecuador and sworn to turn back the tide of violence engulfing the once-peaceful South American country. – TIMES/AFP Ads Space Ads Space

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team Monday, in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston. Walker signed a $60 million, three-year contract that will pay him $20 million annually just more than a week after the Astros acquired infielder Isaac Paredes from Cubs in the trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago . “The way I view it right now is Paredes is going to play third base and Walker is going to play first base,” general manager Dana Brown said Monday. “And Bregman’s still a free agent.” The Astros had hoped to re-sign Bregman, the team’s third baseman for the last nine seasons, but Brown said the negotiations stalled. “I thought we made a really competitive offer, showing that we wanted him back,” he said. “But we had to pursue other options. We couldn’t just sit there. We locked in Paredes early in that trade, knowing that he could play third or first and then when the opportunity to add another bat came up we just jumped on it.” The addition of a first baseman was a priority this offseason for the Astros after they released struggling first baseman José Abreu less than halfway through a $58.5 million, three-year contract. “We knew we had to get better at first base,” Brown said. “We pursued (Walker) and we’re excited to have him because we know that we’re going to have a really good first baseman that can defend and also hit the ball on the seats from time to time.” Walked was attracted by the sustained success of the Astros, who won their first two World Series titles in 2017 and ‘22. “I’ve been watching this team for a while now, and that edge, the energy, the expectation, you can tell that they’re going out there with a standard,” he said. “And I’m very excited to be a part of it.” Walker is looking forward playing on an infield with star second baseman Jose Altuve. He’s fascinated by the success and consistency Altuve has had over his 14-year career. “I get a chance to learn from Jose Altuve,” Walker said. “Nothing really gets better than that.” Brown was asked what he would tell fans disappointed to see the Astros lose another star after George Springer and Carlos Correa left as free agents in recent years. “I would just tell the fans that look, we are very focused on remaining competitive,” he said. “We’re very focused on winning division and going back to the World Series, and I think with these additions that we have the ability to do that. So, I feel strongly that we’re going to be picked to win the division first off. And if our pitching holds up, which I feel strongly about, as well, I think we’ll get deep into the postseason.” The Astros won the AL West for a fourth straight year this season before being swept by the Tigers in an AL Wild Card Series. Walker, who turns 34 during the opening week of the season, hit .251 with 26 homers, 84 RBIs, 55 walks and 133 strikeouts this year. That was down from 2023, when he batted .258 with 33 homers and 103 RBIs as the Diamondbacks reached the World Series. Walker played in 130 games this year, down from 157 in 2023 and 160 in 2022. He was sidelined between July 29 and Sept. 3 by a strained left oblique. He spent the last eight seasons with the Diamondbacks, where he hit 146 homers with 442 RBIs and a .251 batting average. He didn’t secure a full-time job in the big leagues until 2019. He’s provided consistent power over the past six seasons and has grown into an elite defensive first baseman, winning Gold Gloves in each of the past three seasons. Walker played college ball at South Carolina and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2012. He made his big league debut with the Orioles in 2014 but couldn’t stick in the majors and was claimed off waivers by Atlanta, Cincinnati and Arizona in a five-week span. Walker’s contract has a limited no-trade provision allowing him to block deals to six teams without his consent. He would earn $200,000 for winning an MVP, $175,000 for second, $150,000 for third, $125,000 for fourth and $100,000 for fifth. Walker also would get $100,000 for World Series MVP, $50,000 for League Championship Series MVP and $75,000 apiece for making the All-Star Game or winning a Gold Glove or Silver Slugger Award. Infielder Grae Kessinger was designated for assignment to open a roster spot. ___ AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/mlbMany expected Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs to bounce back in a big way from their first loss of the season in Week 11 at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. However, in Week 12, the Carolina Panthers made it a close game that came down to the wire. Still, Mahomes led his team to a game-winning drive, as new Chiefs kicker Spencer Shrader drilled a 31-yard field goal as time expired, giving Kansas City a 30-27 win in Charlotte. Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany Mahomes, made the trip to the East Coast to support her husband. Following the win, she took to social media to share a post regarding the three-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback. The post includes six different photos of herself on the field at Bank of America Stadium, flexing her Chiefs-inspired outfit. One of them had the couple sharing a postgame moment together as well. "15," Brittany Mahomes captioned her Instagram post with a heart emoji. Brittany Mahomes’ Post After Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a win over the Panthers. pic.twitter.com/gUsaQE1vaw In the win over Carolina, Patrick Mahomes had one of his better games of the season. The eighth-year quarterback out of Texas Tech completed 27-of-37 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns, with an additional 60 yards on the ground, including a clutch 33-yard scramble on the final drive of the day. Patrick Mahomes' two favorite targets in Charlotte were both of his tight ends. Travis Kelce ended the game with six catches for 62 yards, while Noah Gray added four grabs for 66 yards and two scores. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Chiefs jumped to 10-1 on the season and still remain atop the AFC standings, with the Bills right behind them. They will look to create another winning streak in Week 13 as they face the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday. Meanwhile, the Panthers' struggles continued as they fell to 3-8. They will get the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their next battle. Related: Cowboys Fans In Shambles Despite Chaotic Win Over CommandersAntetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup playNone

Four members of Congress unveiled a bipartisan bill Friday that would spark changes at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, placing a time limit on resolving cases that can sometimes take years and improving communication between the center and abuse survivors. The Safer Sports for Athletes Act looks to address some of the bigger concerns that have opened the center to criticism since it was established in 2017 to handle sex-abuse cases in Olympic sports and their grassroots cousins. The bill has potential for a fivefold increase of an existing grant to the center, bringing it to $10 million a year. But even if the full amount were approved, it wouldn't solve all of the problems. As before, that grant can only be used for training and education , not investigations and enforcement, which are the focus of complaints about the center , and also of the reforms the lawmakers are seeking. “We’re hoping the combination of appropriations for other activities will free up money for investigations, as well as the streamlining,” said one of the bill's sponsors, Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina. The center estimates the reforms in the bill could cost more than $4.5 million. It currently operates on a budget of around $21 million a year, most of which comes from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and its sports affiliates, known as national governing bodies, or NGBs. “It's really unclear, and I don't think that some parts of the bill jibe with other parts of the bill," SafeSport CEO Ju'Riese Colon said. "We're going to need some more conversation to suss out some of this stuff. Right now, it just doesn't really add up for us.” The center's critics, meanwhile, have long been skeptical about giving more resources to an agency they feel is missing the mark. The bill would also mandate that investigations be concluded within 180 days after a report is made, with possibilities to extend them. Some of the most egregious complaints about the center have come from people who say it has taken years for their cases to be resolved. The center currently receives about 155 reports a week, which comes to more than 8,000 a year. When fully staffed, it has 77 people on its response and resolution team. “Too many other survivors have also been left waiting for years for SafeSport to investigate or have their cases closed without action,” said soccer player Mana Shim, who helped lawmakers draft the bill. Shim's own case, involving sexual harassment and coercion by her coach, took more than two years for the center to resolve and led to investigations and reforms across American soccer. Other reforms include a requirement for the center to provide victim advocates at no cost for those needing them — a move already underway as part of a menu of changes the center announced earlier this year — and to assign case managers who can give timely updates to victims and the accused. “I have questions around, if the center were to hire and staff the advocates, there might be some conflict of interest with us doing this internally," Colon said. The center was also concerned with one provision that would redefine how arbitration works and another that would change the dynamics of information sharing between the center and the USOPC and NGBs. The other bill sponsors were Reps. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio; Don Bacon, R-Nebraska; and Kathy Castor, D-Florida. The lawmakers positioned the bill as one that will help the Denver-based center, while making clear they are not satisfied with the results so far. “We're going to make sure the center has the resources it needs to effectively respond to thousands of reports it handles annually,” Castor said. “It has unfortunately fallen short." Ross conceded this bill will probably get pushed to the next Congress, which convenes Jan. 3, “but we needed to set the stage as soon as possible.” ___ AP Summer Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games Eddie Pells, The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team Monday, in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston. Walker signed a $60 million, three-year contract that will pay him $20 million annually just more than a week after the Astros acquired infielder Isaac Paredes from Cubs in the trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago . “The way I view it right now is Paredes is going to play third base and Walker is going to play first base,” general manager Dana Brown said Monday. “And Bregman’s still a free agent.” The Astros had hoped to re-sign Bregman, the team’s third baseman for the last nine seasons, but Brown said the negotiations stalled. “I thought we made a really competitive offer, showing that we wanted him back,” he said. “But we had to pursue other options. We couldn’t just sit there. We locked in Paredes early in that trade, knowing that he could play third or first and then when the opportunity to add another bat came up we just jumped on it.” The addition of a first baseman was a priority this offseason for the Astros after they released struggling first baseman José Abreu less than halfway through a $58.5 million, three-year contract. “We knew we had to get better at first base,” Brown said. “We pursued (Walker) and we’re excited to have him because we know that we’re going to have a really good first baseman that can defend and also hit the ball on the seats from time to time.” Walked was attracted by the sustained success of the Astros, who won their first two World Series titles in 2017 and '22. “I’ve been watching this team for a while now, and that edge, the energy, the expectation, you can tell that they’re going out there with a standard,” he said. “And I’m very excited to be a part of it.” Walker is looking forward playing on an infield with star second baseman Jose Altuve. He’s fascinated by the success and consistency Altuve has had over his 14-year career. “I get a chance to learn from Jose Altuve,” Walker said. “Nothing really gets better than that.” Brown was asked what he would tell fans disappointed to see the Astros lose another star after George Springer and Carlos Correa left as free agents in recent years. “I would just tell the fans that look, we are very focused on remaining competitive,” he said. “We’re very focused on winning division and going back to the World Series, and I think with these additions that we have the ability to do that. So, I feel strongly that we’re going to be picked to win the division first off. And if our pitching holds up, which I feel strongly about, as well, I think we’ll get deep into the postseason.” The Astros won the AL West for a fourth straight year this season before being swept by the Tigers in an AL Wild Card Series. Walker, who turns 34 during the opening week of the season, hit .251 with 26 homers, 84 RBIs, 55 walks and 133 strikeouts this year. That was down from 2023, when he batted .258 with 33 homers and 103 RBIs as the Diamondbacks reached the World Series. Walker played in 130 games this year, down from 157 in 2023 and 160 in 2022. He was sidelined between July 29 and Sept. 3 by a strained left oblique. He spent the last eight seasons with the Diamondbacks, where he hit 146 homers with 442 RBIs and a .251 batting average. He didn’t secure a full-time job in the big leagues until 2019. He’s provided consistent power over the past six seasons and has grown into an elite defensive first baseman, winning Gold Gloves in each of the past three seasons. Walker played college ball at South Carolina and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2012. He made his big league debut with the Orioles in 2014 but couldn’t stick in the majors and was claimed off waivers by Atlanta, Cincinnati and Arizona in a five-week span. Walker’s contract has a limited no-trade provision allowing him to block deals to six teams without his consent. He would earn $200,000 for winning an MVP, $175,000 for second, $150,000 for third, $125,000 for fourth and $100,000 for fifth. Walker also would get $100,000 for World Series MVP, $50,000 for League Championship Series MVP and $75,000 apiece for making the All-Star Game or winning a Gold Glove or Silver Slugger Award. Infielder Grae Kessinger was designated for assignment to open a roster spot. AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/mlb

Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalledLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was injured and substituted off in the second half of his team's 2-0 loss to Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday. The France international pulled up sharply as he chased the ball and fell to ground, holding the back of his left leg after appearing to hurt his hamstring. He was briefly treated by Madrid's medical staff before instructions were sent to the bench to bring on a replacement and Dani Ceballos came on as a substitute in the 57th minute at Anfield. Camavinga was able to walk off the field but limped as he made his way to the locker room. The 22-year-old Camavinga sustained knee injuries last season that ruled him out for long periods of the campaign. The loss left Madrid in danger of being eliminated at the first phase of the new-look Champions League. The defending champion is 24th in the standings, which is the last playoff spot for the round of 16, with the top eight advancing automatically. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

WILMETTE, Ill., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monopar Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: MNPR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for patients with unmet medical needs, today announced the first patient ever dosed with MNPR-101-Lu. This novel therapeutic radiopharmaceutical combines MNPR-101, Monopar’s antibody that selectively targets the urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR), with the therapeutic radioisotope lutetium-177. uPAR is involved in tumor growth and metastasis, and is found in some of the most aggressive, deadly cancers, including pancreatic, ovarian, triple negative breast, and colorectal cancers. The MNPR-101-Lu intravenous infusion was well-tolerated with no serious adverse reactions reported. This patient, dosed under a compassionate use protocol in the US, has metastatic pancreatic cancer, and prior to dosing, the cancer was imaged using MNPR-101-Zr (a zirconium-89 imaging radioisotope conjugated to MNPR-101) with a PET/CT scanner and showed uPAR expression. “As a result of encouraging biodistribution and dosimetry clinical data we recently reported ( link ) with our radiodiagnostic, MNPR-101-Zr, we have been eagerly looking forward to initiating treatment of patients with MNPR-101-Lu, hopeful it may provide an important therapeutic benefit to a group of cancer patients very much in need,” said Chandler Robinson, MD, Monopar’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to have dosed this patient with MNPR-101-Lu, and believe this may be the world’s first dosing of a patient with a uPAR-targeted therapeutic radiopharmaceutical,” said Andrew Cittadine, Monopar’s Chief Operating Officer. Monopar is actively enrolling participants in two Phase 1 clinical studies in Australia, evaluating MNPR-101-Zr for imaging and MNPR-101-Lu for treatment of advanced solid tumors. Further information about the MNPR-101-Lu Phase 1a trial is available at www.ClinicalTrials.gov under study identifier NCT06617169 . Further information about the MNPR-101-Zr Phase 1 imaging and dosimetry clinical trial is available at www.ClinicalTrials.gov under study identifier NCT06337084 . About Monopar Therapeutics Inc. Monopar Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company with ALXN-1840 for Wilson disease which has completed a Phase 3 trial, and radiopharma programs including Phase 1-stage MNPR-101-Zr for imaging advanced cancers, and Phase 1a-stage MNPR-101-Lu and late preclinical-stage MNPR-101-Ac225 for the treatment of advanced cancers. For more information, visit: www.monopartx.com . Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “target” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Examples of these forward-looking statements include statements concerning: the MNPR-101-Lu intravenous infusion was well-tolerated with no serious adverse reactions reported; that as a result of recently reported encouraging biodistribution and dosimetry clinical data with Monopar’s radiodiagnostic, MNPR-101-Zr, the Company has been eagerly looking forward to initiating treatment and to seeing if the Company can bring an important therapeutic benefit to a group of cancer patients very much in need; and the Company believes this may be the world’s first dosing of a patient with a uPAR-targeted therapeutic radiopharmaceutical. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: that the patient may develop a serious adverse event in the future to MNPR-101-Lu; that radiation dosimetry analytics in the future may not be consistent with the estimated data generated thus far; that Monopar may not find enough patients to successfully enroll its MNPR-101-Lu therapeutic study; that the Phase 1 imaging and dosimetry clinical trial in advanced cancer patients with MNPR-101-Zr may not yield consistently satisfactory results; that future preclinical or clinical data may not be as promising as the data to date; that MNPR-101-Zr and/or MNPR-101-Lu may cause unexpected serious adverse effects or fail to be effective against the cancer tumors in humans; that the trials could result in a clinical hold should there be a Serious Adverse Event; Monopar’s ability to raise sufficient funds in order for the Company to support continued clinical, regulatory and commercial development of its programs and to make contractual future milestone payments, as well as its ability to further raise additional funds in the future to support any future product candidate programs through completion of clinical trials, the approval processes and, if applicable, commercialization; uncertainties related to the regulatory discussions that Monopar intends to initiate related to ALXN-1840 and the outcome thereof; the rate of market acceptance and competitiveness in terms of pricing, efficacy and safety, of any products for which Monopar receives marketing approval, and Monopar’s ability to competitively market any such products as compared to larger pharmaceutical firms; and the significant general risks and uncertainties surrounding the research, development, regulatory approval, and commercialization of imaging agents and therapeutics. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks are described more fully in Monopar's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Monopar undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release represent Monopar’s views only as of the date hereof and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. CONTACT: Monopar Therapeutics Inc. Investor Relations Karthik Radhakrishnan Chief Financial Officer karthik@monopartx.com Follow Monopar on social media for updates: Twitter: @MonoparTx LinkedIn: Monopar Therapeutics

Primior to Launch Gaia - A Revolutionary Platform for Asset Tokenization 12-05-2024 09:52 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Pulse Media PR Image: https://www.getnews.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1733266067.jpeg Introducing Gaia by Primior: Unlock the power of tokenized asset investment with cutting-edge blockchain technology Primior announces Gaia, a new platform for easy, secure asset tokenization, enabling global investment in real estate and beyond The global digital asset market reached $1.3 trillion in 2023, significantly shifting toward tokenized investments. Primior is excited to announce the development of Gaia [ https://primior.com/gaia/ ], a revolutionary platform designed to transform investment in real-world assets (RWAs). Leveraging advanced blockchain and AI technologies, Gaia aims to democratize access to investment opportunities, enabling fractional ownership, enhanced liquidity, and global participation. Beyond real estate, Gaia will offer investment opportunities in private equity, gold, bonds, and other RWAs. By breaking down traditional barriers, Gaia is set to provide a secure and efficient investment experience for both asset sponsors and investors. Transforming Investment Through Cutting-Edge Technology The development of Gaia focuses on integrating blockchain and AI technologies to create a seamless, compliant infrastructure for asset tokenization. Key features include: * Smart contract automation for regulatory compliance and transaction efficiency. * Cross-border payment systems for global accessibility. * Real-time cap table and portfolio management tools for streamlined operations. * Multi-layer security architecture to ensure robust protection of investor and sponsor assets. Building on its proven track record of tokenizing $52 million in U.S. real estate assets across two successful raises via the USP token [ https://usp.io/ ], Primior [ https://primior.com/ ] is creating Gaia as a next-generation marketplace that bridges traditional and digital investment ecosystems. A Marketplace for Investors and Sponsors Gaia is designed to serve the needs of both asset sponsors and investors: * For sponsors, Gaia offers a platform to tokenize equity, raise capital, and manage investor relations efficiently. By leveraging blockchain and AI, it reduces compliance costs and connects sponsors with international investors. * For investors, Gaia provides a user-friendly marketplace to invest in tokenized assets with no minimum thresholds. A future licensed secondary market will enable unrestricted trading, enhancing liquidity and flexibility. Inspired by the Success of USP Gaia's development builds upon the success of Primior's USP token [ https://usp.io/ ], which provides fractional ownership of a professionally managed U.S. real estate portfolio. Powered by the Ethereum blockchain, USP has already democratized real estate investment, offering a scalable and secure way to hedge against inflation and achieve diversification. A Vision for the Future of Investment Market projections indicate that asset tokenization could unlock $16.1 trillion in previously illiquid assets by 2030. Gaia positions Primior at the forefront of this transformation, with a focus on regulatory compliance, security, and accessibility. The development of Gaia represents a significant step toward reshaping how assets are owned and traded, providing new opportunities for investors and sponsors alike. As development progresses, Primior remains committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower global participation in the digital investment landscape. Disclaimer: This press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies (including product offerings, regulatory plans, and business plans) and may change without notice. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Media Contact Company Name: Primior Holdings Contact Person: Andrew Palacios Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=primior-to-launch-gaia-a-revolutionary-platform-for-asset-tokenization ] Phone: 800 735 9973 City: Irvine State: California Country: United States Website: https://primior.com/gaia/ This release was published on openPR.

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Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the PentagonSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items of grocery store shelves, sending children scrambling under desks and prompting a brief tsunami warning for 5.3 million people along the U.S. West Coast. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County, about 130 miles (209 km) from the Oregon border, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It was felt as far south as San Francisco, some 270 miles (435 km) away, where residents felt a rolling motion for several seconds. It was followed by multiple smaller aftershocks. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injury. The tsunami warning was in effect for roughly an hour. It was issued shortly after the temblor struck and covered nearly 500 miles (805 km) of coastline, from the edge of California’s Monterey Bay north into Oregon. “It was a strong quake, our building shook, we’re fine but I have a mess to clean up right now,” said Julie Kreitzer, owner of Golden Gait Mercantile, a store packed with food, wares and souvenirs that is a main attraction in Ferndale. “We lost a lot of stuff. It’s probably worse than two years ago. I have to go, I have to try and salvage something for the holidays because it’s going to be a tough year,” Kreitzer said before hanging up. The region — known for its redwood forests, scenic mountains and the three-county Emerald Triangle’s legendary marijuana crop — was struck by a 6.4 magnitude quake in 2022 that left thousands of people without power and water. The northwest corner of California is the most seismically active part of the state since it’s where three tectonic plates meet, seismologist Lucy Jones said on the social media platform BlueSky. Shortly after the quake, phones in Northern California buzzed with the tsunami warning from the National Weather Service that said: “A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you. You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now. Keep away from the coast until local officials say it is safe to return.” South of San Francisco in Santa Cruz, authorities cleared the main beach, taping off entrances with police tape. Numerous cities urged people to evacuate to higher ground as a precaution, including Eureka. “I thought my axles had fallen apart,” said Valerie Starkey, a Del Norte County supervisor representing Crescent City, a town of fewer than 6,000 about 66 miles (106 km) north of Eureka. “That’s what I was feeling ... ‘My axles are broken now.’ I did not realize it was an earthquake.” Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has signed off on a state of emergency declaration to quickly move state resources to impacted areas along the coast. State officials were concerned about damages in the northern part of the state, Newsom said. Crews in Eureka, the biggest city in the region, were assessing if there was any major damage from the quake, Eureka Mayor Kim Bergel said. Bergel, who works as a resource aid at a middle school, said lights were swaying and everyone got under desks. “The kids were so great and terrified. It seemed to go back and forth for quite a long time,” she said. Some children asked, “Can I call my mom?" The students were later sent home. In nearby Arcata, students and faculty were urged to shelter in place at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. The campus in was not in the tsunami hazard zone and after inspections, “all utilities and building systems are normal and operational,” the university said in a statement. Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal said residents experienced some cracks in their homes’ foundations, as well as broken glass and windows, but nothing severe. There also have been no major infrastructure problems, building collapses or roadway issues, and no major injuries or deaths have been reported, he said. Honsal said he was in his office in the 75-year-old courthouse in downtown Eureka when he felt the quake. “We’re used to it. It is known as ‘earthquake country’ up here,” he said. “It wasn’t a sharp jolt. It was a slow roller, but significant.” Michael Luna, owner of a Grocery Outlet in Eureka, said that besides a few items falling off shelves, the store on Commercial Street was unscathed by the earthquake. “We didn’t have any issues but a couple of deodorants fall off.... I think the way the earthquake rumbled this time, it was a good thing for our store because the last earthquake was a huge mess," he said. They evacuated customers and closed their doors temporarily until officials lifted the tsunami warning, he said, rushing off the phone to attend to a growing line of customers at check-out. The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, known as BART, stopped traffic in all directions through the underwater tunnel between San Francisco and Oakland, and the San Francisco Zoo’s visitors were evacuated. Dave Snider, tsunami warning coordinator for the Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska, said the computer models indicated that this was the type of earthquake that was unlikely to cause a tsunami and gauges that monitor waves then confirmed it, so forecasters canceled the warning. This quake was a strike-slip type of temblor that shifts more horizontally and is less prone to cause tsunamis, unlike the more vertical types, said National Weather Service tsunami program manager Corina Allen in Washington state. The California Geological Survey says the state’s shores have been struck by more than 150 tsunamis since 1800, and while most were minor, some have been destructive and deadly. On March 28, 1964, a tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake in Alaska smashed into Crescent City hours later. Much of the business district was leveled and a dozen people were killed. More recently, a tsunami from a 2011 earthquake in Japan caused about $100 million in damages along the California coast, much of it in Crescent City. Dazio reported from Los Angeles. AP writers Chris Weber and Dorany Pineda in Los Angeles; Martha Mendoza in Santa Cruz, California; Sophie Austin and Tran Nguyen in Sacramento, California and Seth Borenstein in Washington, D.C. contributed to this report.Chris Kamara shares exciting new message ahead of emotional return to football punditry

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