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NoneScott Bessent's rise through finance to the US TreasuryNoneChina unveiled the CR450, a new high-speed train prototype reaching 450 kmph during tests, potentially becoming the world's fastest. This surpasses the current CR400 Fuxing's 350 kmph speed. China's extensive high-speed rail network, though not entirely profitable, significantly boosts economic and social development, impacting travel times and regional growth. The CR450 aims to further improve efficiency and connectivity within China and abroad, with potential for future international projects. Beijing : China on Sunday unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train which its manufacturer claims reached speeds of 450 kmph during the test runs, making it the world’s fastest high-speed train. According to the China State Railway Group Co (China Railway), the new model, known as the CR450 prototype, will further shorten travel time and improve connectivity, making travel more convenient and efficient for the country’s vast passengers. The CR450 prototype reached a test speed of 450 kmph, with key performance indicators — operational speed, energy consumption, interior noise, and braking distance — setting a new international benchmark, official media here reported. It is significantly faster than the CR400 Fuxing high-speed rail (HSR) currently in service, which operates at speeds of 350 kmph, a report by state-run Xinhua said. China Railway will arrange a series of line tests for the prototypes and optimise technical indicators to ensure the CR450 enters commercial service as soon as possible, it said. According to the latest official figures, China’s operational HSR tracks have reached about 47,000 kms, connecting major cities in the country. Though not profitable, China says the HSR network expansion has played a crucial role in the nation’s economic and social development, reducing travel times and boosting industrial development along railway routes. According to internal surveys, the Beijing-Shanghai train service was the most profitable, while the networks in other cities have yet to turn lucrative. In recent years, China’s HSR exported its network in Thailand and Indonesia, and built the Belgrade-Novi Sad HSR in Serbia. Click for more latest World news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9.
BREAKING NEWS Commanders star Jeremy Reaves proposes to girlfriend on the field after helping team reach playoffs By OLIVER SALT Published: 05:10, 30 December 2024 | Updated: 05:43, 30 December 2024 e-mail View comments Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves followed up their playoff-clinching win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night by getting down on one knee and proposing to his girlfriend. After a vital 30-24 overtime victory sealed the Commanders' first playoff berth since 2020, Reaves ensured there were double celebrations in Washington when he popped the all-important question to partner Mikaela Worley on the side of the field. A stunned Mikaela became visibly emotional before joining her NFL-star beau down on one knee and accepting his proposal, leading to joyous scenes as the onlooking crowd celebrated their engagement. 'Of course, she said yes. You're in the playoffs now,' NBC's Mike Tirico said. Reaves' teammates were over the moon for their good friend and his now-fiancee, who was later seen showing off her ring and hugging Commanders punter Tress Way before making her way down the tunnel. Jeremy and Mikaela - who is a Physician Assistant from Florida - have been dating for around 18 months after first going public in the summer of 2023. She has been a regular at his NFL games both at home and on the road during their relationship, most recently making the 2,500-mile trip to watch him play in New Orleans. Reaves, 28, is currently in his sixth season with the Commanders after being elevated to their active roster back in 2019. More to follow. A special night gets even more special: The Commanders clinched the playoffs tonight and shortly after, Jeremy Reaves proposed to his girlfriend, Mikaela Worley. pic.twitter.com/QdzSi6B85i — Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) December 30, 2024 Share or comment on this article: Commanders star Jeremy Reaves proposes to girlfriend on the field after helping team reach playoffs e-mail Add commentSimple Hacks to Make the Holidays Merrier (and Cheaper)
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks saw little change on Monday morning, with global markets showing mixed performance as trading volumes remained light with the New Year holiday approaching. The Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 0.03%, or 1.22 points, to 3,772.85 at 9:03 am, as reported by The Business Times. In the broader market, 56 stocks gained while 46 declined, with 51.2 million securities valued at S$42.5 million traded. Biolidics led in trading volume, rising 6.9%, or S$0.002, to S$0.031, with 4.6 million shares traded. Other active counters were Genting Singapore, which retreated 1.3%, or S$0.01, to S$0.755, and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, which increased 0.3%, or S$0.01, to S$2.94. Local banks showed mixed results at the open. UOB dipped 0.03%, or S$0.01, to S$36.01, while DBS fell 0.1%, or S$0.03, to S$43.52. Meanwhile, OCBC edged up 0.1%, or S$0.01, to S$16.53. Asian stocks fell slightly on Monday as high treasury yields challenged Wall Street valuations and boosted the US dollar. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index, excluding Japan, dropped 0.2% but remains 16% higher for the year. Japan’s Nikkei also slipped 0.2% but is still up 20% in 2024. South Korea’s main index declined 0.4% and is down more than 9% for the year, weighed by recent political uncertainty after Acting President Choi Sang-mok took office two days ago. Wall Street ended the previous week with losses as major companies saw declines during the holiday period. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8% to 42,992.21, the S&P 500 retreated 1.1% to 5,970.84, and the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 1.5% to 19,722.03. In Europe, most markets closed higher on Friday. Germany’s DAX increased 0.7%, France’s CAC 40 gained 1%, and Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2%. The pan-European Stoxx 600 also rose 0.7%, reaching its highest level in a week and gaining about 1% over the week. Trading volumes were lower than usual as some markets remained closed. It also marked its first weekly increase in three weeks, helped by gains in healthcare and financial stocks. / TISG Read also: Singapore stocks rose as trading began on Friday morning—STI increased 0.6% Featured image by DepositphotosTucker Wessner an angel on Northwestern Lehigh football team’s shoulder
In an unprecedented move, South Korean investigators have requested an arrest warrant for the suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, following the controversial imposition of martial law earlier this month. The warrant marks the first time that such action has been taken against an incumbent president, amid allegations of insurrection. The attempted raid on the presidential office by police as part of the investigation was unsuccessful, highlighting tensions in the probe involving the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials. A Seoul court is set to decide the outcome of the arrest warrant request. The nation, shocked by the brief implementation of martial law, now awaits a Constitutional Court trial to determine whether Yoon will be reinstated or permanently removed from office. International partners have expressed concern over the political turmoil in South Korea, a longstanding democracy. (With inputs from agencies.)
Qatar PM sees 'momentum' on Gaza talks after US electionVentive Hospitality Ltd shares were trading in the green after the company made its made its debut on both the BSE and NSE on Monday, December 30, 2024, after its initial public offering (IPO) garnered a strong response. At 10:20 am on Monday, the company's shares were trading at ₹ 742.55 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). This was 24.40 points or 3.40% into the green. The opening price was ₹ 718.15, with the highest the stock rose so far being ₹ 748.80 Also Read: Who is Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin? Details of the Ventive Hospitality IPO The ₹ 1,600-crore IPO was open between December 20 and 24, with the allotment finalised on December 26. The company's shares was part of Special Pre-open Session (SPOS), with the stock available for trading from 10:00 am IST. The IPO's price band was set between ₹ 610 and ₹ 643 per share, comprising entirely of a fresh issue of 2.49 crore equity shares. Also Read: 4 IPOs, including six new listings, coming up this week: Details here It got oversubscribed by 9.82 times, getting bids for 14.17 crore equity shares against the original size of 1.44 crore shares. Retail investors booked their portion 5.94 times, Non Institutional Investors (NII) subscribed their portion 13.87 times, and Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) oversubscribed 9.08 times. Prior to debut, Ventive Hospitality's Grey Market Premium (GMP) was ₹ 70 per share, according to reports. Also Read: EV-maker Ola Electric's CMO, CTO resign citing ‘personal reasons’ JM Financial, Axis Capital, HSBC Securities & Capital Markets, ICICI Securities, IFL Securities, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company, SBI Capital Markets were the book running lead managers for the Ventive Hospitality IPO, while Kfin Technologies is the IPO registrar. Details of Ventive Hospitality Ventive Hospitality, incorporated in 2002 as the hospitality division of Panchshil Realty, is a Pune-based a real estate/ hospitality company, focussing primarily on luxury offerings across the commercial, retail, luxury residential and data center segments. Its assets are operated by or franchised from global operators, including Marriott, Hilton, Minor and Atmosphere and in 2017, saw a 50% acquisition by BRE Asia (formerly known as Xander Investment Holding XVI), which is an affiliate of Blackstone.
BATON ROUGE, La., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, announces that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.40 per share and a special cash dividend of $0.25 per share, both payable on December 30, 2024 to stockholders of record of Lamar's Class A common stock and Class B common stock on December 18, 2024. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements” concerning Lamar Advertising Company's goals, beliefs, expectations, strategies, objectives, plans, future operating results and underlying assumptions and other statements that are not necessarily based on historical facts. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in our forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those factors set forth in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as supplemented by any risk factors contained in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our Current Reports on Form 8-K. We undertake no obligation to update the information contained in this press release to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances. About Lamar Advertising Company Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America, with over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of billboard, interstate logo, transit and airport advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. In addition to its more traditional out-of-home inventory, Lamar is proud to offer its customers the largest network of digital billboards in the United States with over 4,800 displays. Company Contact: Buster Kantrow Director of Investor Relations Lamar Advertising Company (225) 926-1000 [email protected]190 athletes are competing at the Taekwondo Winter Classic Tournament with hopes of being crowned a champion – but winning isn’t all this competition is about – as it focuses on developing young athletes and allowing them to envision a future in this sport. “This is very important for taekwondo in Manitoba because it is opening up and giving an outside look into our taekwondo world,” said Master Kristy Tam, Owner & Coach at Tam’s Taekwondo. “We’ve seen actually quite a bit of growth since the Olympics, with Skylar Park winning a bronze medal everyone want to get a piece of the action and learn more about it,” said Kim BedonaPadua, President of Taekwondo Manitoba. Competing with mainstream sports like hockey, football, and basketball, taekwondo has faced challenges over the years. However, by producing athletes who have reached levels as high as the Olympics, interest in the sport has spiked in Manitoba over the past few years. “The sport has grown so much where there’s little kids from 5 years old to adults 70, 80, taekwondo is for everyone and no matter what direction you’re wanting to go in we have many different paths so it’s great,” said Tam. “As an adult I have my kids ask hey mom can I do taekwondo? And it’s like YES! And I figured you know what, it’s time for me to get back in and it’s a family thing and a really really great bonding experience for us,” said Aryanne Lu Cruz, Taekwondo Athlete. The Winter Classic featured athlete weigh-ins on Friday, followed by a showcase of poomsae patterns and intense sparring matches on Saturday to close out the tournament. “There’s two sides of taekwondo there’s the art of taekwondo where they do the poomsae which is patterns and very traditional, and then there’s the Olympic sport where Skylar Park and all of the fighters go to,” said BedonaPadua.
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