jilibet today Texans get visit from longtime foe Derrick Henry when the Ravens visit on Christmas DayFox News White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich has the latest on the planned executive orders on 'The Story.' President-elect Trump pledged this week to undo former President Obama’s 2015 decision to change the name of North America’s tallest peak to its Koyukon Athabascan name "Denali," meaning "High One" or "Great One." Speaking to conservatives at a Phoenix conference, Trump made the pledge and noted President William McKinley was also a Republican who believed in tariffs. He first promised to undo Obama's action in August 2015 and called it an "insult to Ohio," where McKinley was born and raised. During his Phoenix remarks, he also pledged to undo Democrats’ rebranding of southern military bases named for Confederates – like Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, North Carolina, which was formerly named after Gen. Braxton Bragg. The 20,320-foot mountain was first dubbed Mount McKinley in 1896 by gold prospector William Dickey, after learning the Ohioan had won the GOP presidential nomination – and as a swipe at silver prospectors he met who preferred Democrat William Jennings Bryan and his plan for a silver standard for the dollar. ALASKA OUTRAGED AT BIDEN'S FEDERAL OIL LEASE SALE SETUP AS ‘FITTING FINALE’ TO FOSSIL FUEL-AVERSE PRESIDENCY Ohio's William McKinley (1843-1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his assassination in September 1901. (Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Six months into his second term, McKinley was visiting Buffalo, New York, when anarchist laborer Leon Czolgosz assassinated him in a gladhanding line. Czolgosz believed the root of economic inequality stood with the government and was reportedly inspired by the 1900 assassination of Italian King Umberto I. However, many Alaskans have appeared to prefer the historic name Denali: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski told KTUU that Trump’s plan to bring back "Mt. McKinley" is an "awful idea." "We already went through this with President Trump back and at the very, very beginning of his first term," she said Monday. Murkowski said both she and Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, – who originally hails from McKinley’s Ohio – support the name Denali. "[Denali] is a name that has been around for thousands of years... North America’s tallest mountain – shouldn’t it have a name like ‘The Great One’?" Murkowski added. MURKOWSKI SAYS SHE'S NOT ‘ATTACHED’ TO GOP LABEL Denali, near Talkeetna, Alaska (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File) In 2015, Sullivan told the Anchorage Daily News that "Denali belongs to Alaska and its citizens" and that the naming rights are held by Alaskan Natives. In a statement to KTUU this week, Sullivan said many Alaskans prefer the "name that the very tough, very strong, very patriotic Athabascan people gave" the peak. Meanwhile, then-Rep. Ralph Regula, R-Ohio, spent decades in Congress preventing any name change from McKinley to Denali – as the namesake president hailed from his Canton district. Regula, who died in 2017, lambasted Obama over the name change, saying he "thinks he is a dictator." Appearing to cite his own work presenting procedural roadblocks and language added to Interior-related bills, Regula said Obama could not change such a law "by a flick of his pen." "You want to change the Ohio River?" he quipped. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks during a news conference. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) However, some Ohio officials have also been deferential to the will of Alaskans. Current Lt. Gov. Jon Husted told the Dayton Daily News in 2015 that if Denali is what Alaskans want, then he in turn understood, as he wouldn’t want Alaskans dictating Ohio name changes. "So, I guess we shouldn't tell people in Alaska should do in their own state. But I'm a big fan of Canton and McKinley and I'm glad that he's getting talked about some more," he said at the time. Charles Creitz is a reporter for Fox News Digital. He joined Fox News in 2013 as a writer and production assistant. Charles covers media , politics and culture for Fox News Digital. Charles is a Pennsylvania native and graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. Story tips can be sent to charles.creitz@fox.com.

Six Buenos Aires restaurants you can go to on Christmas DayFREMONT, Calif. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lam Research Corp. (Nasdaq: LRCX ). Today, the U.S. government announced additional measures to further restrict semiconductor technology exports to China . Our initial assessment is that the effect of the announced measures on Lam's business will be broadly consistent with our prior expectations. As a result, at this time we have no plans to update Lam's financial guidance for the December 2024 quarter as stated in our earnings press release on October 23, 2024 . About Lam Research Lam Research Corporation is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Lam's equipment and services allow customers to build smaller and better performing devices. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX ) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif. , with operations around the globe. Learn more at www.lamresearch.com . (LRCX) Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Statements made in this press release that are not of historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relate to but are not limited to the effect of U.S. government restrictions on semiconductor technology exports to China , the effect of such measures on Lam's business, and our outlook and guidance for future financial results. Some factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include: trade regulations, export controls, trade disputes, and other geopolitical tensions may inhibit our ability to sell our products; our understanding of newly announced trade restrictions and their impact on our business may change over time; business, political and/or regulatory conditions in the consumer electronics industry, the semiconductor industry and the overall economy may deteriorate or change; the actions of our customers and competitors may be inconsistent with our expectations; supply chain cost increases and other inflationary pressures have impacted and may continue to impact our profitability; supply chain disruptions or manufacturing capacity constraints may limit our ability to manufacture and sell our products; and natural and human-caused disasters, disease outbreaks, war, terrorism, political or governmental unrest or instability, or other events beyond our control may impact our operations and revenue in affected areas; as well as the other risks and uncertainties that are described in the documents filed or furnished by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including specifically the Risk Factors described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 29, 2024 . These uncertainties and changes could materially affect the forward-looking statements and cause actual results to vary from expectations in a material way. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information or statements made in this press release. Company Contacts: Ram Ganesh Investor Relations (510) 572-1615 Email: [email protected] Source: Lam Research Corporation### SOURCE Lam Research Corporation

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Golf Cart Market Strategic Shifts and Forecast 2024-2031High energy bills are the bane of nearly everyone's existence because we all need power (and lights ... and heat and cooling). Even if you have some number of solar panels on your roof, odds are you still get an energy bill each month. Even for consumers with whole-house solar, conserving energy can help stretch your saved-up sunlight hours even further. Energy prices have increased every year since 2019, per Statista, and while the increases were smaller in 2024 than in previous years, no one wants to spend more money on their power bill. So how can you cut down on the costs without sacrificing, say, being able to see at night or enjoying a climate-controlled house? The answer is simpler and likely more affordable than you might think. Many inexpensive smart home devices make life easier , but there's also something to be said for the energy savings. Whether you build out an entire smart home or pick and choose some energy-conserving tools for your setup, being strategic can help you save money and ease pressure off the power grid. Although there are plenty of ways to save money on your energy bills, like being more conservative with your shower duration or washing clothes with cold water, using energy-saving devices is probably more palatable. Tracking your energy bill is the best way to determine the impact of your energy conservation efforts, and there are plenty of devices that can help in the endeavor. Plus, most of them are relatively affordable. It's hard to predict exactly how much energy you'll save with a specific device, and there are no guarantees. Still, understanding your usage is the first step toward saving electricity and money. An energy monitor is one way to work toward cutting down your power bill. Once you know which appliances use or waste the most energy, you can use them less or consider replacing energy-draining models with certified energy savers. An energy monitor measures the amount of energy used by either a device or a circuit. The tool might plug into the wall, connect to your utility meter, or rely on data from your utility provider to report findings. Some utility companies offer devices and monitoring that help you keep track of energy usage. For example, PG&E offers consumers a tool called Stream My Data , which monitors real-time energy usage in your home and even shows the costs as they occur. Not every consumer can use a utility-provided tool, however, because requirements can include specific rate schedules and meter types. The alternative to your utility company's tool is an energy monitor that's separate from your electric meter. Some home energy monitors are relatively simple, like a smart plug that detects energy usage on a per-outlet basis. Those monitors start at around $20, while others range up to around $300. Our favorite home energy monitors are also compatible with your smart assistant, making it easier to track your usage and adjust your habits. [Featured image by LindaInpijn via Wikimedia Commons | Cropped and scaled | CC BY-SA 4.0 ] No one wants to be too hot or too cold at home, but paying more for energy is also not ideal. With a smart thermostat, you can make adjustments that may save you money in all seasons. A smart thermostat not only controls your home's temperature but is also programmable and functions remotely. Most smart thermostats are compatible with voice assistant tools, and smartphone or tablet apps also give you remote control. With a smart thermostat, you can set your home to a specific heating or cooling schedule, turn on the HVAC while you're away from home, and track your usage and costs. In all, a smart thermostat can save you money while upgrading the looks and functionality of your living space . Most old-school thermostats aren't much to look at, so upgrading the display is an additional perk to improving your energy usage habits. Eye-catching lighting features might even help inspire (or mock) you to turn the thermostat down a bit more. Choosing a thermostat depends on various factors, like what kind of HVAC system you have, how much you want to spend, and what smart home technology you already use. Brands like Amazon and Google's Nest make smart thermostats and other smart devices for your entire home. For example, an Amazon Smart Thermostat is about $80 on Amazon and can be voice-controlled. With the right programming, you can even tell Alexa when you're leaving the house to begin a specific heating or cooling setting. Home sensors are one way to take your home from basic to super-smart. While many smart devices can talk to one another (such as the thermostat connecting to Alexa), sensors allow your home to glean more information about what's happening and then make adjustments that save energy. Many popular home automation systems come with sensors and other tools that help reduce your energy usage and make life more convenient, or you can buy them separately. There are tons of ways to use home sensors to save energy. For example, sensors placed around your home can detect temperature, moisture, smoke, and more, and correlate with specific processes you program into your smart device. Motion sensors are one way to automate your entire home, largely because you can customize chain reactions based on variables. For example, a sensor can detect when a window is left open and delay the HVAC system from kicking on until someone closes it. Or, a sensor could tell you when the door is open, with an alert that doesn't shut off until the door is closed. These types of sensors can help reduce strain on (and energy usage of) your HVAC system, but there are other ways they can save energy, too. For example, a motion sensor can turn lights on when you enter a room and shut them off once you leave. Kasa Smart's Wi-Fi motion sensor switch costs around $30 and offers a hands-free way to manage indoor lighting. Putting blinds on your windows is a simple and effective way to save energy in cooling or heating costs, depending on the season and weather. Smart blinds could conserve energy even more because they can be programmed to adjust at various times of day. Beyond set schedules for the opening and closing of blinds, you can also use a voice assistant to adjust the blinds as needed. Smart blinds are also an affordable yet luxurious-looking way to cut your energy use and, therefore, your power bill. Window coverings can reduce heat gain by around 45% in the summer, so you might be able to cut your cooling costs in the summer. During winter, opening the blinds to allow sunlight in can help warm up a room, reducing your heating costs, too. Curtains, on the other hand, can help with insulation, but blocking sunlight can also mean you'll use more energy for lighting than heating and cooling. The energy savings from installing blinds might not drastically lower your power bill, but you'll likely notice a near-immediate difference in how well your home retains its temperature. For maximum energy savings, consider other window treatments like curtains or even exterior awnings; an exterior awning can drop your heat gain up to 77% on windows that face west. Check your compass, then try your hand at installing window treatments and see how it impacts your power bill. If your home takes a lot of energy to heat and cool, you might have more issues at play than what technology you use. However, there are some tools to help determine where the energy loss is happening so that you can start remedying the issue. One tool I've used is a heat sensor that shows the relative temperatures of whatever you point it at. A thermal camera is fun to play with and can also reveal energy secrets. With our thermal camera, we can see areas around our doors and windows that are cooler than the surrounding area. Those cold spots indicate energy loss because of air seepage, so insulating those areas with weather stripping could save both energy and money. Infrared cameras aren't cheap, so shop around before investing in this piece of technology. However, if a $200 device helps you figure out where to insulate your home or pinpoints which windows need replacing, it's well worth the price tag. Some infrared or thermal imaging cameras also show where moisture is coming into your home, which helps you identify energy leaks and reveal potential health risks like mold. The most convenient way to use a thermal imaging camera is finding one that plugs into your device. For iPhones, check out a device like the Topdon Thermal Camera for about $230. For Android, the plug-and-play Hti-Xintai Thermal Camera might be a good option at around $180. There are a few things you need to know before buying smart light bulbs – like the fact that they are more expensive upfront than standard LED light bulbs. However, smart light bulbs are often feature-packed and can do more than save energy. Smart bulbs are generally programmable, so you can set routines where the lights turn on, dim, and turn off at specific times. With smart sensors, you can also set your lights to turn on or off based on activity in certain areas. Plus, you can schedule vacation programs that make it look like someone is home when you're away. In addition to using LEDs, which use less energy than incandescent bulbs, smart light bulbs tend to last longer than standard bulbs, too. An LED bulb can last up to 25 times as long as an incandescent bulb, and for most consumers, that more than justifies the higher upfront price. Many brands sell smart light bulbs, and Amazon Basics' smart bulbs are around $10 each and come equipped with color-changing, dimming, and preset features. You can also sync your light bulbs with Alexa to control the settings via voice command or the app. Since smart light bulbs use LED tech, they could save you around $225 per year in energy costs. Plus, forgetting to turn the lights off will be a thing of the past if you set a program for your bulbs. Being able to turn them off remotely helps with savings, too. Dimmer switches might not be the most exciting energy-saving technology, but they are a logical and money-saving option. While some areas of your home probably benefit from super-bright lighting, other spots could use dimmer lights and still be functional. A dimmer switch means you don't have to choose between on or off settings, and it allows you to use less energy with lighting that adapts to your needs. Away modes, remote controls, and fading on/off settings are just a few features of popular dimmer switches. In combination with smart bulbs, dimmer switches can customize your home lighting even more. But even on its own, a dimmer switch gives you more control over the lighting and how much energy it consumes. A dimmer reduces the energy flowing to your light bulb, which means you can cut usage and costs by dialing down. An entire bank of dimmed lights might take the same amount of energy as a single bulb at full power, but with a better overall ambiance. A dimmer switch from Amazon Basics costs about $21, although it's only compatible with the Alexa smart home system. Kasa Smart's dimmer switches , on the other hand, work with Google Home, too, and cost around $23 each. Although most energy-saving devices are easy to use, there are some technical requirements involved in installing dimmer switches. Make sure you read up on how to install them or consider hiring a professional for the job. Back in the day, consumers would use power strips — aka surge protectors — as a method of protecting their computers and other electric devices from potential power surges. However, power strips also help cut off the power drainage from various devices and appliances when you're not using them, but they're still plugged in. Vampire appliances, as they are known due to their passive energy drain when turned off, can create a baseline energy usage that you might not even notice on your bill. Cutting that down could reduce your energy costs across the board, and it's simple enough to implement some smart tech strategies to get rid of these vampires. Using power strips for your computer, device chargers, TV, and gaming system ensures that these devices aren't drawing power while turned off. Flipping the switch cuts off power, so nothing is left in standby mode when you don't need it — like when you're heading to bed or out of town. While choosing Energy-Star-rated appliances is a smart first step, power strips and even smart plugs can help cut off those vampire devices before they have a chance to drive up your energy bill. While the Anker surge protector/power strips I bought for my household are no longer available on Amazon, a newer version is available for about $35 and includes 12 outlets, one USB-C charging port, and two USB charging ports (my apparently retired version has USB only). Similar to power strips, smart plugs can cut off your energy-sucking vampire appliances and devices, but without the need to flip a switch. With smart plugs, you can tell your voice assistant to turn off power or set a schedule so certain outlets shut off when you're normally finished using those devices. Stopping idle devices from drawing power when you don't need them can go a long way toward reducing your power bill. There are also many creative uses for smart plugs , from monitoring your non-smart appliances remotely to enforcing screen time limits for kids to ensuring all your household's devices are charged when needed. Smart plugs can also replace a power strip and are handy for spots where it's hard to manually unplug or flip a switch. Make sure to read your smart plugs' ratings, however, because you may not be able to plug a high-power appliance, like a refrigerator, into a smart plug and run it because of the power load limits. I like Kasa Smart's plugs . They work with Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT — plus, each is only around $5 on Amazon. These plugs are rated for 15 AMPs, which might be enough to handle a refrigerator at peak usage, but Kasa Smart specifies they are only for appliances up to 12 AMPs. Either way, read the fine print before buying smart plugs for your bigger appliances to avoid any unfortunate surprises when you plug them in. Home solar panels may not always be the best choice due to costs, space constraints, and the amount of sun your roof gets. Even if you have solar panels on your home, it's still possible to receive high energy bills . However, portable solar chargers can help you avoid running up the electric bill at home while keeping all your essential devices charged. Even a handheld solar-powered phone charger can keep you from needing to plug your phone into the wall, especially if you have a long commute during daylight hours. With larger solar panels, you may be able to power other devices at home or charge smaller appliances like hair trimmers, milk frothers, and even blenders. I find battery backup invaluable when we get inclement weather, since our power often goes out during heavy rain or snow. Adding solar panels provides an off-grid way to add more usage hours without relying on your local electrical authority. Although I wound up with an off-brand portable power station thanks to a sale I couldn't pass up, Jackery's solar generator bundle had been on my wish list for a long time. Jackery's 200W solar panel and 1,070Wh capacity portable power station seemed more than sufficient for my household's electronic usage (I get around seven hours of PC run time — with two monitors — on a 518-watt system), but results will vary based on how much sun your panels can collect.

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Lawmakers and commentators think it’s “clear” Donald Trump is already in charge even though his inauguration is still weeks away. As President Joe Biden winds down his presidency, Trump is behaving as though he is already in office by intervening with last week’s spending bill, issuing threats to retake the Panama Canal and asserting dominance over Greenland, according to The Hill. “It’s clear he’s in charge now,” Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska told the outlet, remarking on Trump’s influence over the chaotic spending bill when the government was just a few hours from a shutdown. “Nobody is talking about, ‘Where’s Biden?’ in any of this. Trump is in charge,” she added. “Trump is in charge now, even without the election certification.” Trump’s assertiveness, with his inauguration just weeks away, is “unprecedented,” according to Stephen S. Smith, a political science professor at Washington University in St. Louis. Smith noted that Trump, spurred on by billionaire ally and adviser Elon Musk, took GOP leaders by surprise when he proclaimed his opposition to Mike Johnson’s first bipartisan bill. “Trump’s involvement is unprecedented,” he told The Hill . “I have no doubt he was being carefully advised about what was going on. Surely there must have been the thought that his open involvement — which would have been a form of criticizing the Republicans for something — would have only made it more difficult for the Senate Democrats to win some concessions from the House Republicans.” Republican strategist Vin Weber told the outlet that the issue is more about Biden’s absence than Trump’s assertiveness. “I’ve heard people criticize Trump for jumping in too soon,” Weber said. “I think the main point is that Biden has vacated the field and Trump has filled the vacuum.” Weber added that it was “really telling” that Biden didn’t have much impact over last week’s spending bill chaos in Congress . “It was quite something to watch,” Weber said. Other Republicans claim that Biden has already “checked out.” Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina told The Hill that Trump “has been more of a president the last month than President Biden’s been,” while Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas said Biden “checked out a long time ago.” “I don’t see a lot of leadership coming from the White House . We’re getting more White House leadership from Mar-a-Lago than we’re getting from the White House,” Tillis added. Some Democrats thought Biden “could have been more vocal” about some of the proposals in the bill that Trump managed to remove, according to The Hill. A Democratic senator, who spoke anonymously, conceded that the Biden administration was “out of energy.” Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut told The Hill he hadn’t “heard anything directly from the White House,” but added he wasn’t aware of conversations at a leadership level. The White House pushed back against criticism and claimed their “maneuvering prevented a Republican-triggered Christmas shutdown .” “President Biden and his team worked hand-in-hand with Leaders Jeffries and Schumer to leverage Republicans’ mistakes against them, guaranteeing that the American public knew the House GOP and Trump were breaking their word and putting tax breaks for the wealthy above troops and Social Security recipients — all at the direction of the richest man in the world,” White House senior deputy press secretary Andrew Bates told The Hill in a statement.

Enzo Maresca savoured chants of ‘we’ve got our Chelsea back’ from travelling fans following a 5-1 Premier League thrashing of 10-man Southampton at St Mary’s. Blues supporters also sang the name of head coach Maresca during the closing stages of an emphatic success sealed by goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and substitute Jadon Sancho. Bottom club Southampton briefly levelled through Joe Aribo but were a man down from the 39th minute after captain Jack Stephens was sent off for pulling the hair of Marc Cucurella. Chelsea, who have endured an underwhelming period since Todd Boehly’s consortium bought the club in 2022, climbed above Arsenal and into second place on goal difference, seven points behind leaders Liverpool. “It was a very good feeling, especially because you can see that they are happy, that is our target,” Maresca said of the atmosphere in the away end. “We work every day to keep them happy and tonight was a very good feeling, especially the one that they can see that Chelsea’s back. This is an important thing.” Maresca rotated his squad in Hampshire, making seven changes following Sunday’s impressive 3-0 win over Aston Villa. Following a sloppy start, his side, who stretched their unbeaten run to six top-flight games, could easily have won by more as they hit the woodwork three times, in addition to squandering a host of chances. “I’m very happy with the five we scored,” said the Italian. “I’m not happy with the first 15, 20 minutes, where we struggled. The reason why we struggled is because we prepared the game to press them man to man and the first 15, 20 minutes we were not pressing them man to man. “After 15, 20 minutes we adjust that and the game was much better. For sure we could score more but five goals they are enough.” Southampton manager Russell Martin rued a costly “moment of madness” from skipper Stephens. The defender’s ridiculous red card was the headline mistake of a catalogue of errors from the beleaguered south-coast club as they slipped seven points from safety following an 11th defeat of a dismal season. “I don’t think anyone will be as disappointed as Jack,” Martin said of Stephens, who was sent off for the second time this term after tugging the curls of Cucurella as Saints prepared to take a corner. “I haven’t got to sit down and talk with him about that at all. He will be hurt more than anyone and it’s changed the game for us tonight, which is disappointing. “I think they have to describe it as violent conduct; it’s not violent really but there’s no other explanation for that really. It’s a moment of madness that’s really cost us and Jack.” Southampton repeatedly invited pressure with their risky attempts to play out from defence, with goalkeeper Joe Lumley gifting Chelsea their second goal, scored by Nkunku. While Saints were booed off at full-time, Martin, who was missing a host of key players due to injuries and suspensions, praised the effort of his depleted team. “When they see such a big scoreline and a couple of the goals we concede, I understand it (the jeers),” he said. “It’s football, it’s emotive, people feel so much about it, it’s why it’s such a special sport in this country and so big. “I understand it but I feel really proud of the players tonight, some of the football we played at 11 v 11 was amazing. “For an hour with 10 men we’ve dug in so deep, there were some big performances. I’m proud of them for that and I’m grateful for that because that’s not easy in that circumstance.”

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We’ve seen an uproar since it’s become apparent that the US has given Ukraine permission to launch long-range strikes deep inside Russia. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, Moscow’s unequivocal warnings that such a move would be seen as NATO’s direct entry into the war. And secondly the fallout from the dramatic change in the political situation in the US. Of course, in foreign policy terms, it’s on the Ukrainian issue that the differences between the outgoing and incoming American administrations is most visible. And Kiev is engaged in a feverish search for ways to reverse a situation that is becoming increasingly unfavourable for its interests. Finally, there is the turmoil in Western Europe, where elites are simply unable to comprehend the magnitude of the impending change. The news, which clearly resembles a fateful turning point, was quickly downplayed, if not denied. The French and the British were quick to distance themselves from speculation that they too had immediately issued such authorizations – at an official level they repeated that they were only considering the possibility. Meanwhile, American sources close to the current ruling circles clarified the area of hypothetical use – only where hostilities are currently taking place. Most importantly, the range of reactions in Western countries was extremely wide. From the unbridled jubilation of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters among liberal NGO lobbyists, the EU’s hardline Josep Borrell and the governments of the most militant countries of Eastern Europe, to the sharp criticism of representatives of the future Donald Trump-led American administration and officials from certain European countries. To sum up, the picture is roughly as follows: the use of the weapons under discussion may complicate Russia’s actions, but will not change the overall nature of the campaign. Nevertheless, they present significant potential for escalation, the limit of which is unclear. A frequently asked question is: why has this decision, which Kiev has been seeking all year, being taken now? Again, there are several purely speculative answers. Officially, the last straw was supposedly the data on the presence of North Korean units in the area of the armed conflict. For which there is no evidence. The White House, it is said, wants to send a signal to Pyongyang that it should stop cooperating with Moscow by authorizing strikes on their alleged bases. There is no point in speculating on the veracity of these claims. But two points are worth noting. First, it is not entirely clear why the possible involvement of the North Koreans has caused such a stir. Second, why would Pyongyang’s leader Kim Jong-un, seen in Washington as a ruthless totalitarian ruler, would suddenly be frightened by such a signal and rush to reconsider his previous alleged decisions. If indeed it even happened in the first place. Another version is that the US administration understands that negotiations to end the conflict are inevitable and that Ukraine is approaching them from an increasingly unfavorable position. Accordingly, it is necessary to assist Kiev in improving its bargaining position, and the best way is to hold a bridgehead in the Kursk border area for further bartering. Whether proponents of this theory are right are wrong, we can’t say – but strangers things have happened. Finally, let’s look at what is in fact the generally accepted opinion of most commentators, both in the West and Russia. The Biden administration is trying to secure its historical legacy and make it as difficult as possible for Trump’s new team to get out of the Ukraine quagmire. In terms of legacy, of course, the situation is far from black and white – it all started with an attempt to strategically defeat Russia and reaffirm American/Western hegemony in the world. Now the task is to ensure that the conflict is prolonged in the hope of some positive changes for Ukraine and vice versa for Russia. What will come out of this is unpredictable. Some Trump associates have been very negative, accusing Biden of trying to provoke World War III. Indeed, if Trump inherits a confrontation at its peak, the responsibility will be enormous and the room to maneuver will be limited. There is, however, a view that this may be convenient for the Trumpists. After all, the new president has the right to turn American policy on its head as soon as he takes office, citing the real threat of dragging the country into direct war. This is conceivable, but it remains unclear which way Trump will turn. His approach to governing is still rooted in business, hence the endless references to the deals he will make. Trump’s first term failed to prove that business techniques can automatically transfer to international relations. 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News Boland, Konstas, Renshaw part of Prime Minister's XI squad to face India The side will be captained by New South Wales allrounder Jack Edwards for the day-night two-day fixture ESPNcricinfo staff 21-Nov-2024 • 58 mins ago Scott Boland will get some overs under his belt between the first and second Tests • Getty Images {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto/lsci/db/PICTURES/CMS/389600/389601.4.jpg","caption":"Scott Boland will get some overs under his belt between the first and second Tests"} Scott Boland will play for the Prime Minister's XI in the two-day pink-ball fixture against India in Canberra in order to keep himself match ready should he be needed during the Test series. Sam Konstas , who played for Australia A against India A, will also feature alongside Matt Renshaw who was overlooked for that series despite being the reserve Test batter earlier this year. Jack Edwards , the New South Wales allrounder, will lead the team and is joined by state team-mate Ollie Davies for the game on November 30 and December 1. "The Prime Minister's XI match presents an opportunity for a highly talented squad to impress against a strong Indian team in their only pink-ball hit out prior to the second Test," national selector George Bailey said. "We are utilising the opportunity to maintain Scott Boland's match fitness in his preparations as part of the Test squad." Konstas is one of four members of the Australia Under-19 side that won the World Cup earlier this year who will be part of the PMs XI alongside quicks Mahli Beardman , Charlie Anderson and Aiden O'Connor. Beardman, the 19-year-old Western Australia fast bowler, was a shock addition to the tour of England in September and he has still only played one professional game. For Anderson, the call-up follows a hasty NSW debut earlier this season when he was a last-minute replacement for an ill Josh Hazlewood in the One-Day Cup match against Victoria where he claimed 3 for 37 and opened the bowling alongside Pat Cummins having only traveled to shadow the senior squad. The ACT are represented in the 14-player squad by pace-bowling allrounder Hanno Jacobs while local premier cricketers will support the PM's XI side throughout the game. Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: "Taking on India, one of the best sides in world cricket featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant, will be an amazing experience for the squad, particularly knowing that millions of fans around the globe will be watching the match." The match is expected to be Rohit Sharma's first of the tour after the India captained missed the Perth Test after the birth of his second child. Prime Minister's XI squad Jack Edwards (capt), Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Scott Boland, Jack Clayton, Aidan O'Connor, Ollie Davies, Jayden Goodwin, Sam Harper, Hanno Jacobs, Sam Konstas, Lloyd Pope, Matt Renshaw Matthew Renshaw, Jem Ryan Scott Boland Sam Konstas Jack Edwards Mahli Beardman Charlie Anderson Australia India tour of Australia

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Blockchain Association, DeFi Education Fund and Texas Blockchain Council File Lawsuit Against IRS Over New 'Broker' Rules, Alleging It Threat to US Crypto IndustryFigures from NHS England reveal Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust earned £3 million in car parking fees in the year to March. Of this, £1 million was from parking for staff, with the remaining £2 million for patients and visitors. The data shows the trust also spent £3 million on parking services over the same period, meaning in total it made £37,000 from parking. Across England, NHS trusts made a net revenue of £165.6m from parking charges. This was from a total of £242.8m in car parking fees, after spending £77.2m to run parking services. This included £70.5m charged to NHS staff. GMB, a union which represents thousands of NHS staff, workers deserve better. The union's national secretary, Rachel Harrison, said NHS workers have suffered "rocketing workloads, chronic understaffing and the fallout from a global pandemic". She said: "Health workers are on their knees – they need help and support. Charging them to park is kicking them while they are down." The GMB is calling on the Government and NHS employers to scrap staff car parking charges. The figures also show there were 4,802 available parking spaces across Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust. Patricia Marquis, executive director for England of the Royal College of Nurses, said: "Nursing staff provide a vital public service and often work unsocial hours and in places where public transport is not always possible. "They shouldn’t be forced to spend a significant portion of their wages just to park at work." She added all staff should be able to access "safe, sustainable and affordable" transport, and urged employers and local authorities to work together on the issue. NHS England said revenue from parking is put towards other services provided by trusts. A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "Hospital car park charges are the responsibility of individual NHS trusts, however any charges must be reasonable and in line with the local area. "Free parking is available for all NHS staff who work overnight."

A senior Taliban leader in Afghanistan has indicated that they will continue to provide refuge to anti-Pakistan militants, describing them as "guests" under the country's traditions. Taliban Information Minister Khairullah Khairkhwa made the rare remarks just days after the Pakistani military reportedly conducted airstrikes against suspected terrorist locations in an eastern Afghan border province. The Taliban claimed that Tuesday's attack in Paktika resulted in the deaths of nearly 50 civilians, predominantly refugees from Pakistan. While the claims could not be verified from independent sources, the United Nations said that it had "received credible reports" from the remote Afghan province that dozens of civilians, including women and children, were killed in the Pakistani airstrikes. Islamabad has refrained from publicly acknowledging the cross-border strikes, but Pakistani security officials anonymously confirmed and told reporters that the military action had targeted and destroyed several "terrorist hideouts" of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an outlawed group engaged in lethal attacks against Pakistan. Several key TTP commanders were also said to be among more than a dozen militants killed. "We must honor the Afghan nation's commitment to safeguarding these guests, friends," an angry Khairkhwa said while denouncing the Pakistani attack. He was apparently referring to the TTP in his speech aired by Taliban-controlled state television and shared via X social media platform Friday. The Taliban minister emphasized the need for Pakistan "to draw lessons from the consequences of military interventions" in Afghanistan by Britain, the former Soviet Union and the United States, respectively, since the 19th century. "Anyone who attacks Afghanistan or harbors such intentions must learn from the defeat of three superpowers," Khairkhwa asserted. This is the first public admission by a senior Taliban leader regarding the presence of TTP operatives in the country. Previously, Taliban officials have vehemently denied their existence, claiming that no foreign militants are permitted to operate and pose a threat to other nations from Afghan soil. TTP, designated as a global terrorist organization by the United Nations, has escalated attacks in Pakistan since the Taliban's August 2021 resurgence to power in Kabul, killing hundreds of Pakistani civilians and security personnel. On Friday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his government's intention to enhance economic and trade relations with Afghanistan. However, he stated that the threat of TTP-led cross-border terrorism impedes that progress. "Unfortunately, the TTP continues to operate from there and killing innocent people inside Pakistan. This cannot go on," Sharif said in his televised remarks to a Cabinet meeting in Islamabad. "They must rein in TTP. ... This constitutes a red line for us. The TTP operating from Afghan soil is unacceptable under any circumstances," he stressed. Sharif said his country was ready to talk with the Afghan government to address the issue. "But there can be no progress if, on the one hand, they seek to foster relations with Pakistan while simultaneously permitting TTP to operate with impunity," he emphasized. Separately, the Pakistani military reported Friday that its counterterrorism operations and clashes with TTP militants resulted in the killings of over 900 "terrorists" this year, including 27 Afghan suicide bombers and fighters. The violence also left nearly 400 Pakistani security forces and officers dead, said Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the military spokesperson. Who is Khairkhwa? Khairkhwa, a U.N.-sanctioned Taliban leader, was captured by U.S. forces in collaboration with Pakistani counterparts in early 2002 and subsequently transferred to the U.S. Guantanamo Bay prison center. He was freed along with four other senior Taliban leaders in 2014 as part of a Qatar-mediated exchange for the release of U.S. soldier Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, American and Western-allied forces invaded Afghanistan, overthrowing the then-Taliban government due to its refusal to surrender Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaida, who was accused of orchestrating the deadly attacks from his Afghan bases. The Taliban leadership at the time justified its refusal to surrender bin Laden, asserting that he was a "guest" in the country and that surrendering him would violate local traditions. 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North America’s top professional sports leagues have issued warnings to their players about a growing threat from high-tech, organized burglary rings, whose tools of choice are passports, cutting-edge technology and a 90-day calendar. The NBA memo, citing FBI intelligence, specifically linked the crimes to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that target “professional athletes and other high-net-worth individuals.” These groups are known for using “advanced techniques” such as pre-surveillance, drones, signal-jamming devices and other cutting-edge technology. The NFL highlighted the risks posed by what it called “organized and skilled groups” of burglars targeting wealthy athletes. While the warnings did not name victims, they were issued after the homes of athletes including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce and Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis were recently burglarized. The tactics described in the memos bear a striking resemblance to a wave of break-ins targeting affluent residents in Southern California . Federal and local officials from Los Angeles and Orange County have reported a spike in break-ins by what they call “burglary tourists” — criminals from Central and South America who legally enter the U.S. on 90-day tourist visas under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). But instead of packing swimsuits and sunscreen, police said these individuals are armed with disguises, video equipment, trail cameras and Wi-Fi jammers. They target wealthy neighborhoods and gated communities before moving on to avoid detection. These “burglary tourists” have been at work for at least five years, but their operations have intensified in recent times as information about addresses and even pictures of properties have become increasingly accessible. “Transnational gangs might not know everything about the house that they are breaking into,” LAPD Chief of Detectives Alan Hamilton told NBC News on Friday. “But there’s always a possibility these suspects know who they are and monitor the athletes’ social media and movements.” Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley’s home was also burglarized in September while he was attending an NFL game, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported . Portis posted on Instagram on Nov. 3 saying his “prized possessions” were stolen from his home during his team’s game the previous day. Kelce’s and Mahomes’ homes in Kansas City were broken into hours apart in October. The burglars made off with $20,000 in cash and caused $1,000 in damage to Kelce’s home, according to a police report obtained by NBC affiliate KSHB of Kansas City . Mahomes has called the ordeal “frustrating” and “disappointing.” This trend has spread to other cities including Chicago, Houston and Dallas. “Law enforcement has long recognized this pattern of crimes across the Midwest,” Hamilton said. “It’s not something they have been immune to.” Law enforcement from coast to coast, including the FBI, has been tracking these criminal networks for years, with suspects linked to South American gangs appearing in nearly every state, Hamilton said. “It’s totally military”-level technology, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer told NBC News over the summer. “People we’ve arrested here in Orange County have criminal records coming from the country of Chile.” If Southern California law enforcement has made progress in reducing these crimes, it may be driving more of these operations to other regions of the country. The NBA and NFL urged players to take preventive measures, such as activating alarm systems and surveillance cameras, securing valuables in safes and avoid oversharing on social media. “The FBI reported that, in most of the incidents, the homes were equipped with alarm systems that were not activated,” reads the NBA memo obtained by NBC News on Friday. “The FBI also reported that the homes were all unoccupied and, in most cases, no dogs were present.” This story first appeared on NBCNews.com. More from NBC News: Hyundai announces recall of over 42,000 vehicles due to wiring issue that can cause them to roll away How ‘Wicked’ the movie compares to ‘Wicked’ the musical Matthew Perry recalls 'scary' confrontation with Jennifer Aniston: 'She was the one'

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is just around the corner, meaning you're probably stocking up on a lot of ingredients at the supermarket. But be warned: There's a big recall right now on , according to the (FSIS). If you have ground beef at home, it’s understandable to be wary. But this recall is slightly different from other ones we’ve seen lately. Here’s what’s behind the latest ground beef recall, plus how to stay safe. Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef across the country over possible contamination with O157:H7. The recalled beef is linked to at least 15 illnesses, per FSIS. In case you’re not familiar with it, Escherichia coli (E.coli) is a type of bacteria that’s commonly found in the intestines of people and animals, per the (CDC). Most forms of E.coli are harmless, but some can make you sick—and even be deadly. Unfortunately, O157:H7 is dangerous. This recall is categorized as class 1, meaning there is a “reasonable probability” that eating the beef “will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death,” according to the . The issue was first detected by the after the agency learned that a group of people in the state became sick after eating ground beef, according to FSIS. The beef was sampled and came back positive for first O157:H7. The recalled beef products were sold under a slew of names, including Wolverine Packing Co. and Davis Creek Meats. The FSIS has a full list of and online. The beef was sold to restaurants around the country, so it’s unlikely that you would have this at home. In Minnesota, the beef was shipped to several Red Cow locations and the Hen House Eatery in Minneapolis, per NBC affiliate . Restaurants that purchased the recalled beef are being asked to throw the items away or return them to the seller. E.coli infection can cause a range of symptoms, but it usually impacts the GI system. According to , those include: Diarrhea that’s usually watery and sometimes bloody Stomach pains and cramps Loss of appetite Low fever Most people recover from an E.coli infection within a week, but some develop a form of called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), FSIS warns. Restaurants should do their due diligence and stop using these recalled beef products. So in general, you’re probably okay to keep eating ground beef—especially the kind you buy at the store. However, FSIS notes that it’s safest to only eat ground beef that’s been cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.South Korea to Conduct In-Depth Investigation into Emergency Martial Law Declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol, Making President the Focus of InvestigationIn addition, Baressi highlights the importance of improving the football infrastructure in China. He points out that investments in high-quality stadiums, training facilities, and coaching education are crucial for the overall development of football in the country. By providing the necessary resources and support, China can create a conducive environment for players to hone their skills and reach their full potential.

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HOUSTON, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tidal Investments LLC (“Tidal”) announced today that Days Global Advisors (“DGA”), a leading innovator in ETF management, will change the listing exchange for shares of DGA Core Plus Absolute Return ETF (ticker: HF) from NYSE Arca, Inc. to the New York Stock Exchange LLC (“NYSE”), effective December 12, 2024. DGA is committed to enhancing the trading experience for its clients and investors. By listing on the NYSE, the ETF will benefit from the expertise of a Designated Market Maker (DMM). This strategic shift reflects DGA’s commitment to delivering superior investment products and optimizing trading outcomes for its investors. The ETF will commence trading on the NYSE as of the open of trading on December 12, 2024. Shareholders of the ETF are not anticipated to be impacted or need to take any action in connection with the change in listing exchange. The ticker of the ETF will remain unchanged. About Tidal Investments LLC Formed by ETF industry pioneers and thought leaders, Tidal Investments LLC sets out to revolutionize the way ETFs have historically been developed, launched, marketed, and sold. With a focus on growing AUM, Tidal offers a comprehensive suite of services, proprietary tools, and methodologies designed to bring lasting ideas to market. Tidal is an advocate for ETF innovation. The firm is on a mission to provide issuers with the intelligence and tools needed to efficiently and to effectively launch ETFs and to optimize growth potential in a highly competitive space. For more information, visit https://www.tidalfinancialgroup.com/ . About Days Global Advisors Days Global Advisors is a premier asset management firm specializing in innovative ETF solutions. With a focus on enhancing liquidity, transparency, and investor confidence, DGA delivers tailored investment products that align with market trends and investor needs. For more information, visit http://www.daysadvisors.com . Important Information Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Fund, please visit our website at www.daysadvisors.com. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing. Investment Objective: The DGA Core Plus Absolute Return ETF seeks long-term capital appreciation as a primary objective, with capital preservation as a secondary objective. Investments involve risk. Principal loss is possible. New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decision. Shares May Trade at Prices Other Than NAV. As with all ETFs, Shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. Although it is expected that the market price of Shares will approximate the Fund’s NAV, there may be times when the market price of Shares is more than the NAV intra-day (premium) or less than the NAV intra-day (discount) due to supply and demand of Shares or during periods of market volatility. Cybersecurity Risk. With the increased use of technologies such as the Internet to conduct business, the Fund is susceptible to operational, information security, and related risks. Equity Market Risk. The equity securities in which the Fund invests may experience sudden, unpredictable drops in value or long periods of decline in value. Political Criteria Risk. Because the Sub-Adviser evaluates the political activity of the companies in the Fund’s investment universe as part of its portfolio management process, it may forego some market opportunities available to other funds that do not consider political factors. Tidal Financial Group (Tidal) serves as the Investment Adviser for the Fund. Days Global Advisors (DGA) serves as the Sub-Adviser to the Fund. The Fund is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Foreside, Tidal, and DGA are not related.Emerging tight end Noah Gray gives Mahomes and the Chiefs another option in passing game

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs left his team’s game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of a concussion. Doubs’ injury came on a third-quarter play in the end zone that resulted in a pass interference penalty against San Francisco’s Renardo Green. Doubs stayed down briefly after the play, then got up slowly before heading to the sideline. He went into the injury tent before walking to the locker room. The Packers then announced Doubs was out for the rest of the game because of a concussion. He had three catches for 54 yards before leaving. San Francisco defensive tackle Jordan Elliott left in the first half of the game to get evaluated for a concussion and was ruled out at halftime. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLSo what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of "Divine Area Zero" today and claim your free S-Class Super Cool and Handsome Boy Character PV. Embark on a thrilling adventure, unleash your inner warrior, and experience the excitement of playing alongside this unforgettable character. The time is now to join the ranks of heroes and make your mark on the game!

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NEW YORK , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global location-based services (LBS) market size is estimated to grow by USD 296.3 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 32.77% during the forecast period. Rise in demand for personal and enterprise navigation services is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing popularity of location-based gaming. However, privacy and security issues in location-based services poses a challenge. Key market players include AiRISTA Flow Inc., Alphabet Inc., Apple Inc., AT and T Inc., Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Cisco Systems Inc., Emanate Wireless, Esri Global Inc., Foursquare Labs Inc., General Electric Co., Halma Plc, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., International Business Machines Corp., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp., Qualcomm Inc., Siemens AG, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Zebra Technologies Corp., and Ziff Davis Inc.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Market Driver Location-based services (LBS) are on the rise, with mobile positioning at the forefront. Satellite-based GPS, E-OTD, OTDOA, and hybrid technologies like Wireless-assisted GNSS and A-GNSS are driving this trend. LBS is transforming industries, from smart city projects and 3D mapping applications to e-commerce and mobile apps. Artificial intelligence, real-time location tracking, and Bluetooth beacons are enhancing user experience. Autonomous vehicles, disaster information systems, and geolocation data are revolutionizing transportation and logistics. LBS is also making strides in healthcare, fleet management, local search, and IoT technology. Navigation and tracking services are more accurate than ever, thanks to 5G infrastructure and the integration of AR and VR technologies. Smartphones, social media, food delivery services, hardware, software, business intelligence, and transportation are all benefiting from the advancements in LBS. The location-based gaming market is experiencing significant growth due to advancements in high-speed Internet connectivity and the integration of positioning technologies in smartphones. Games like Ingress, Pokemon Go, and Geocaching utilize GPS to create interactive map-based experiences, allowing players to navigate within the game using their current physical location. This shift in the gaming industry, driven by technologies such as cloud computing, 5G, and virtual reality (VR), has led to the emergence of new gaming models, including online multiplayer and free-roam gaming. These advancements enable players to engage in real-time, location-based experiences that go beyond traditional gaming products. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges Location-based services (LBS) market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing use of mobile positioning technologies like Satellite-based GPS, E-OTD, OTDOA, Wireless-assisted GNSS, A-GNSS, and Hybrid technologies. LBS applications include smart city projects, 3D mapping, e-commerce, mobile apps, artificial intelligence, real-time location tracking, Bluetooth beacons, autonomous vehicles, disaster information systems, and more. The integration of LBS with IoT, AR, VR, navigation and tracking, indoor location services, transportation and logistics, healthcare, 5G infrastructure, and business intelligence is revolutionizing various industries. Real-time data from positioning technologies is driving innovation in navigation services, fleet management, local search, and food delivery services. Hardware and software solutions are essential for implementing these services, making it a thriving business opportunity. Smartphone use and social media are also major contributors to the growth of the LBS market. Location-Based Services (LBS) offer consumers coupons, deals, and promotions based on their personal information, which includes location data. This data is shared among players in the LBS value chain, increasing the risk of information leakage without consent. Network providers manage and own databases, granting them access to end-users' location data. Additionally, using LBS may result in unintended disclosure of visiting places, meeting people, and attending events, which can be obtained and misused without consent. Ensuring data security and privacy is crucial in the LBS market. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This location-based services (lbs) market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Hardware 1.2 Software 1.3 Services 2.1 Outdoor 2.2 Indoor 3.1 North America 3.2 Europe 3.3 APAC 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Hardware- The Location-Based Services (LBS) market is driven by various hardware components, including RFID tags, beacons, and sensors. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) offers Aruba Tags, which provide location-related data for assets and enable tracking in indoor and outdoor locations. Aruba Tags utilize Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and offer features such as maintenance-free batteries, true locations on maps, and compatibility with medical applications. HPE's Aruba beacons provide remote management support, easy deployment, and battery and USB-powered options. Cisco Systems offers a Cisco Beacon Point Module, which provides Wi-Fi access and acts as a BLE beacon. RFID tags, such as those provided by AiRISTA Flow, are cost-effective and optimize battery usage with motion sensors. These hardware components, provided by vendors like HPE and AiRISTa, are essential for implementing location-based solutions and will drive the growth of the LBS market during the forecast period. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis Location-based services (LBS) refer to technologies and applications that use geographic location information to enhance and facilitate various activities. Mobile positioning, such as Satellite-based GPS, E-OTD, OTDOA, Wireless-assisted GNSS, and A-GNSS, are key positioning technologies used in LBS. Hybrid technologies combine multiple positioning methods for improved accuracy. LBS finds applications in smart city projects, 3D mapping applications, IoT, AR, and VR, enabling real-time data access and navigation services. Connected devices, GPS, and smartphone use are essential for LBS, while social media platforms provide additional opportunities for location-based features. Geolocation data is a valuable asset for businesses and individuals alike, driving innovation and growth in the LBS market. Market Research Overview Location-based services (LBS) refer to technologies and applications that use mobile positioning, such as Satellite-based GPS, E-OTD, OTDOA, Wireless-assisted GNSS, A-GNSS, and hybrid technologies, to provide real-time data and navigation services. These services are used in various industries, including smart city projects, transportation and logistics, healthcare, and e-commerce. Real-time location tracking is made possible through technologies like Bluetooth beacons, 5G infrastructure, and IoT. LBS are integrated into mobile apps, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) for indoor location services and navigation. LBS are also used in disaster information systems, transportation, and fleet management. Geolocation data is essential for business intelligence, local search, and social media. LBS are transforming industries, from food delivery services to transportation, by providing accurate and real-time data, enabling efficient and effective operations. Hardware and software solutions are continuously evolving to meet the demands of this growing market. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Component Hardware Software Services Type Outdoor Indoor Geography North America Europe APAC South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE Technavio

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As the club embarks on this ambitious endeavor, football fans around the world await with anticipation to witness the next chapter in the storied history of FC Barcelona.Ipswich Investment Management Co. Inc. increased its position in shares of Alphabet Inc. ( NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report ) by 0.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 60,794 shares of the information services provider’s stock after buying an additional 165 shares during the quarter. Alphabet accounts for 2.3% of Ipswich Investment Management Co. Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 6th biggest holding. Ipswich Investment Management Co. Inc.’s holdings in Alphabet were worth $10,083,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its stake in Alphabet by 0.5% during the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 49,472,478 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $9,011,412,000 after purchasing an additional 238,403 shares during the period. American Century Companies Inc. lifted its stake in Alphabet by 1.8% during the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 23,465,190 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $4,274,184,000 after purchasing an additional 418,204 shares during the period. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board lifted its stake in Alphabet by 9.1% during the second quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 23,263,385 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $4,237,426,000 after purchasing an additional 1,949,476 shares during the period. International Assets Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in Alphabet by 43,005.6% during the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 18,743,594 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $31,086,250,000 after purchasing an additional 18,700,111 shares during the period. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its stake in Alphabet by 6.7% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 17,520,067 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $3,191,561,000 after purchasing an additional 1,102,269 shares during the period. 40.03% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Analyst Ratings Changes A number of brokerages have commented on GOOGL. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $210.00 price target (up previously from $200.00) on shares of Alphabet in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Alphabet from $206.00 to $210.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Alphabet from $182.00 to $187.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. DA Davidson began coverage on shares of Alphabet in a research note on Tuesday, September 10th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $170.00 target price for the company. Finally, Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Alphabet to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-one have assigned a buy rating and five have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $205.90. Insider Activity at Alphabet In related news, CAO Amie Thuener O’toole sold 2,835 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $151.53, for a total value of $429,587.55. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer now directly owns 29,182 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,421,948.46. The trade was a 8.85 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, CEO Sundar Pichai sold 22,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $158.68, for a total transaction of $3,570,300.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 2,137,385 shares in the company, valued at $339,160,251.80. This represents a 1.04 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 206,795 shares of company stock valued at $34,673,866. 11.55% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. Alphabet Price Performance Shares of GOOGL stock opened at $168.95 on Friday. Alphabet Inc. has a 12-month low of $127.90 and a 12-month high of $191.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.07 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a quick ratio of 1.95, a current ratio of 1.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $168.47 and a 200-day moving average of $170.33. Alphabet ( NASDAQ:GOOGL – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 29th. The information services provider reported $2.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.83 by $0.29. Alphabet had a net margin of 27.74% and a return on equity of 31.66%. The company had revenue of $88.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $72.85 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.55 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Alphabet Inc. will post 8.01 earnings per share for the current year. Alphabet Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Investors of record on Monday, December 9th will be given a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 9th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.47%. Alphabet’s dividend payout ratio is currently 10.61%. About Alphabet ( Free Report ) Alphabet Inc offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. 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UCLA snaps South Carolina women's 43-game winning streakVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Sunday. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two helpers for the Lightning, while Jake Guentzel scored on a power play late in the third period. Captain Quinn Hughes and Kiefer Sherwood found the back of the net for the Canucks. Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 22 of the 24 shots he faced and Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves for Vancouver. Lightning: Kucherov, who returned to the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a lower-body injury, added another potent piece to Tampa’s red-hot power play. The Lightning were 2 for 4 with the man advantage and scored a power-play goal for the sixth straight game. Canucks: Hughes took a stick to the face 55 seconds into the game, missed more than 11 minutes, then returned to open the scoring 16:08 into the first period. It was the 50th goal of the defenseman’s career and extended his points streak to seven games with three goals and 10 assists across the stretch. Tampa took the lead 6:29 into the second when Kucherov sliced a pass to Point at the bottom of the faceoff circle and the Lightning winger blasted it in past Lankinen for his 17th of the season. Kucherov put the visitors on the board just a minute and 49 seconds earlier. Point scored his league-leading 10th power-play goal of the season. He’s one away from becoming the third player to score 100 power-play goals for the Lightning. The Canucks continue a six-game homestand Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. The Lightning visit the Oilers on Tuesday. AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL

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Julie Appleby | KFF Health News Unauthorized switching of Affordable Care Act plans appears to have tapered off in recent weeks based on an almost one-third drop in casework associated with consumer complaints, say federal regulators . The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which oversees the ACA, credits steps taken to thwart enrollment and switching problems that triggered more than 274,000 complaints this year through August. Now, the annual ACA open enrollment period that began Nov. 1 poses a real-world test: Will the changes curb fraud by rogue agents or brokerages without unduly slowing the process of enrolling or reducing the total number of sign-ups for 2025 coverage? “They really have this tightrope to walk,” said Sabrina Corlette, co-director of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University. “The more you tighten it up to prevent fraud, the more barriers there are that could inhibit enrollment among those who need the coverage.” CMS said in July that some types of policy changes — those in which the agent is not “affiliated” with the existing plan — will face more requirements, such as a three-way call with the consumer, broker, and a healthcare.gov call center representative. In August, the agency barred two of about a dozen private sector online-enrollment platforms from connecting with healthcare.gov over concerns related to improper switching. And CMS has suspended 850 agents suspected of being involved in unauthorized plan-switching from accessing the ACA marketplace. Still, the clampdown could add complexity to enrollment and slow the process. For example, a consumer might have to wait in a queue for a three-way call, or scramble to find a new agent because the one they previously worked with had been suspended. Given that phone lines with healthcare.gov staff already get busy — especially during mid-December — agents and policy analysts advise consumers not to dally this year. “Hit the ground running,” said Ronnell Nolan, president and CEO of Health Agents for America, a professional organization for brokers. Meanwhile, reports are emerging that some rogue entities are already figuring out workarounds that could undermine some of the anti-fraud protections CMS put in place, Nolan said. “Bottom line is: Fraud and abuse is still happening,” Nolan said. Brokers assist the majority of people actively enrolling in ACA plans and are paid a monthly commission by insurers for their efforts. Consumers can compare plans or enroll themselves online through federal or state marketplace websites. They can also seek help from people called assisters or navigators — certified helpers who are not paid commissions. Under a “find local help” button on the federal and state ACA websites , consumers can search for nearby brokers or navigators. CMS says it has “ramped up support operations” at its healthcare.gov marketplace call centers, which are open 24/7, in anticipation of increased demand for three-way calls, and it expects “minimal wait times,” said Jeff Wu, deputy director for policy of the CMS Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight. Wu said those three-way calls are necessary only when an agent or a broker not already associated with a consumer’s enrollment wants to change that consumer’s enrollment or end that consumer’s coverage. It does not apply to people seeking coverage for the first time. Organizations paid by the government to offer navigator services have a dedicated phone line to the federal marketplace, and callers are not currently experiencing long waits, said Xonjenese Jacobs, director of Florida Covering Kids & Families, a program based at the University of South Florida that coordinates enrollment across the state through its Covering Florida navigator program. Navigators can assist with the three-way calls if a consumer’s situation requires it. “Because we have our quick line in, there’s no increased wait time,” Jacobs said. The problem of unauthorized switches has been around for a while but took off during last year’s open enrollment season. Brokers generally blamed much of the problem on the ease with which rogue agents can access ACA information in the federal marketplace, needing only a person’s name, date of birth, and state of residence. Though federal regulators have worked to tighten that access with the three-way call requirement, they stopped short of instituting what some agent groups say is needed: two-factor authentication, which could involve a code accessed by a consumer through a smartphone. Unauthorized switches can lead to a host of problems for consumers, from higher deductibles to landing in new networks that do not include their preferred physicians or hospitals. Some people have received tax bills when unauthorized policies came with premium credits for which they did not qualify. Unauthorized switches posed a political liability for the Biden administration, a blemish on two years of record ACA enrollment. The practice drew criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle; Democrats demanded more oversight and punishment of rogue agents, while Republicans said fraud attempts were fueled by Biden administration moves that allowed for more generous premium subsidies and special enrollment periods. The fate of those enhanced subsidies, which are set to expire, will be decided by Congress next year as the Trump administration takes power. But the premiums and subsidies that come with 2025 plans that people are enrolling in now will remain in effect for the entire year. The actions taken this year to thwart the unauthorized enrollments apply to the federal marketplace, used by 31 states . The remaining states and the District of Columbia run their own websites, with many having in place additional layers of security. Related Articles Health | Feds suspend ACA marketplace access to companies accused of falsely promising ‘cash cards’ Health | California infant dead, 10 sick in listeria outbreak tied to Yu Shang Food products Health | More foods are making us sick: What to know as foodborne outbreaks hit Health | Whooping cough cases in California six times higher than last year, report shows Health | At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall For its part, CMS says its efforts are working, pointing to the 30% drop in complaint casework. The agency also noted a 90% drop in the number of times an agent’s name was replaced by another’s, which it says indicates that it is tougher for rival agents to steal clients to gain the monthly commissions that insurers pay. Still, the move to suspend 850 agents has drawn pushback from agent groups that initially brought the problem to federal regulators’ attention. They say some of those accused were suspended before getting a chance to respond to the allegations. “There will be a certain number of agents and brokers who are going to be suspended without due process,” said Nolan, with the health agents’ group. She said that it has called for increased protections against unauthorized switching and that two-factor authentication, like that used in some state marketplaces or in the financial sector, would be more effective than what’s been done. “We now have to jump through so many hoops that I’m not sure we’re going to survive,” she said of agents in general. “They are just throwing things against the wall to see what sticks when they could just do two-factor.” The agency did not respond to questions asking for details about how the 850 agents suspended since July were selected, the states where they were located, or how many had their suspensions reversed after supplying additional information.Anti-fraud efforts meet real-world test during ACA enrollment periodDeion Sanders tells NFL head coach he needs to draft his sons hours after Shedeur hint

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Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday, most of them by car. However, travelers could be impacted by ongoing weather challenges and those flying to their destinations could be grounded by delays brought on by airline staffing shortages and an airport service workers strike . Here's the latest: U.S. airlines are preparing for a Thanksgiving holiday rush, and so are the U.S. Postal Service, United Parcel Service and FedEx. Shipping companies will deliver about 2.2 billion packages to homes and businesses across the U.S. from Thanksgiving to Dec. 31, said Satish Jindel, a shipping and logistics expert and president of ShipMatrix. That’s down from 2.3 billion packages last year. Because the shopping period is a week shorter than in 2023, consumers are shopping further ahead of Black Friday and more purchases are taking place in physical stores, he said. The number of holiday package shipments grew 27% in 2020 and by more than 3% the following year during the pandemic. The numbers have been falling since then, with a projected decline of about 6% this holiday season. Looking to de-stress while waiting for your flight? Many airports have a fleet of therapy dogs — designated fidos and puppers that are eager to receive pets and snuggles from weary travelers. Rules and schedules vary from airport to airport, but the group AirportTherapyDogs uses online crowdsourcing to share the locations of therapy dogs across its various social media accounts. Today, Gracie, a toy Australian shepherd, and Budge, an English bulldog, wandered the concourses at Denver International Airport, and an American Staffordshire Terrier named Hugo greeted travelers at Punta Gorda Airport in Florida. Some airports even feature other therapy pals. San Francisco International Airport’s fleet of animals includes a Flemish Giant rabbit and a hypoallergenic pig. “We cannot live on the wages that we are being paid,” ABM cabin cleaner Priscilla Hoyle said at a rally earlier Monday. “I can honestly say it’s hard every single day with my children, working a full-time job but having to look my kids in the eyes and sit there and say, ‘I don’t know if we’re going to have a home today.’” Timothy Lowe II, a wheelchair attendant, said he has to figure out where to spend the night because he doesn’t make enough for a deposit on a home. “We just want to be able to have everything that’s a necessity paid for by the job that hired us to do a great job so they can make billions,” he said. ABM said it is “committed to addressing concerns swiftly” and that there are avenues for employees to communicate issues, including a national hotline and a “general open door policy for managers at our worksite.” Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a hub for American Airlines. They described living paycheck to paycheck while performing jobs that keep planes running on schedule. Most of them earn $12.50 to $19 an hour, union officials said. Rev. Glencie Rhedrick of Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice said those workers should make $22 to $25 an hour. The strike is expected to last 24 hours. Several hundred workers participated in the work stoppage. Forty-four fights have been canceled today and nearly 1,900 were delayed by midday on the East Coast, according to FlightAware . According to the organization’s cheekily named MiseryMap , San Francisco International Airport is having the most hiccups right now, with 53 delays and three cancellations between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST. While that might sound like a lot of delays, they might not be so bad compared to last Friday when the airport suffered 671 delays and 69 cancellations. In an apparent effort to reduce the headaches caused by airport line cutting, American Airlines has rolled out boarding technology that alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries to scan a ticket ahead of their assigned group. This new software won’t accept a boarding pass before the group it’s assigned to is called, so customers who get to the gate prematurely will be asked to go back and wait their turn. As of Wednesday, the airline announced, the technology is now being used in more than 100 U.S. airports that American flies out of. The official expansion arrives after successful tests in three of these locations — Albuquerque International Sunport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Tucson International Airport. ▶ Read more about American Airlines’ new boarding technology Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it’s clear travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves. Here are a few ways to make your holiday journey a little less stressful: 1. Make a checklist of what you need to do and what you need to bring 2. Carry your comfort with you — think noise-canceling headphones, cozy clothes, snacks and extra medication 3. Stay hydrated 4. Keep up to date on delays, gate changes and cancellations with your airline’s app ▶ Read more tips about staying grounded during holiday travel Thanksgiving Day takes place late this year, with the fourth Thursday of November falling on Nov. 28. That shortens the traditional shopping season and changes the rhythm of holiday travel. With more time before the holiday , people tend to spread out their outbound travel over more days, but everyone returns at the same time, said Andrew Watterson, the chief operating officer of Southwest Airlines . “A late Thanksgiving leads to a big crush at the end,” Watterson said. “The Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday after Thanksgiving are usually very busy with Thanksgiving this late.” Airlines did a relatively good job of handling holiday crowds last year, when the weather was mild in most of the country. Fewer than 400 U.S. flights were canceled during Thanksgiving week in 2023 — about one out of every 450 flights. So far in 2024, airlines have canceled about 1.3% of all flights. Drivers should know that Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons will be the worst times to travel by car, but it should be smooth sailing on freeways come Thanksgiving Day, according to transportation analytics company INRIX. On the return home, the best travel times for motorists are before 1 p.m. on Sunday, and before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on Monday, the company said. In metropolitan areas like Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and Washington, “traffic is expected to be more than double what it typically is on a normal day,” INRIX transportation analyst Bob Pishue said. Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker said last week that he expects his agency to use special measures at some facilities to deal with an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers. In the past, those facilities have included airports in New York City and Florida. “If we are short on staff, we will slow traffic as needed to keep the system safe,” Whitaker said. The FAA has long struggled with a shortage of controllers that airline officials expect will last for years, despite the agency’s lofty hiring goals. 5. Auto club and insurance company AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday. Most of them will travel by car. 6. Drivers should get a slight break on gas prices . The nationwide average price for gasoline was $3.06 a gallon on Sunday, down from $3.27 at this time last year. 7. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 18.3 million people at U.S. airports during the same seven-day stretch. That would be 6% more than during the corresponding days last year but fit a pattern set throughout 2024. 8. The TSA predicts that 3 million people will pass through airport security checkpoints on Sunday; more than that could break the record of 3.01 million set on the Sunday after the July Fourth holiday. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the next busiest air travel days of Thanksgiving week. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving travel across the U.S. Workers who clean airplanes, remove trash and help with wheelchairs at Charlotte’s airport, one of the nation’s busiest, went on strike Monday to demand higher wages. The Service Employees International Union announced the strike in a statement early Monday, saying the workers would demand “an end to poverty wages and respect on the job during the holiday travel season.” The strike was expected to last 24 hours, said union spokesperson Sean Keady. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a hub for American Airlines. The two companies contract with American, one of the world’s biggest carriers, to provide services such as cleaning airplane interiors, removing trash and escorting passengers in wheelchairs. ▶ Read more about the Charlotte airport workers’ strike Parts of the Midwest and East Coast can expect to see heavy rain into Thanksgiving, and there’s potential for snow in Northeastern states. A storm last week brought rain to New York and New Jersey, where wildfires have raged in recent weeks, and heavy snow to northeastern Pennsylvania. The precipitation was expected to help ease drought conditions after an exceptionally dry fall. Heavy snow fell in northeastern Pennsylvania, including the Pocono Mountains. Higher elevations reported up to 17 inches (43 centimeters), with lesser accumulations in valley cities including Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Around 35,000 customers in 10 counties were still without power, down from 80,000 a day ago. In the Catskills region of New York, nearly 10,000 people remained without power Sunday morning, two days after a storm dumped heavy snow on parts of the region. Precipitation in West Virginia helped put a dent in the state’s worst drought in at least two decades and boosted ski resorts as they prepare to open in the weeks ahead. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving week weather forecasts Two people died in the Pacific Northwest after a rapidly intensifying “ bomb cyclone ” hit the West Coast last Tuesday, bringing fierce winds that toppled trees and power lines and damaged homes and cars. Hundreds of thousands lost electricity in Washington state before powerful gusts and record rains moved into Northern California. Forecasters said the risk of flooding and mudslides remained as the region will get more rain starting Sunday. But the latest storm won’t be as intense as last week’s atmospheric river , a long plume of moisture that forms over an ocean and flows over land. “However, there’s still threats, smaller threats, and not as significant in terms of magnitude, that are still going to exist across the West Coast for the next two or three days,” weather service forecaster Rich Otto said. As the rain moves east throughout the week, Otto said, there’s a potential for heavy snowfall at higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada, as well as portions of Utah and Colorado. California’s Mammoth Mountain, which received 2 feet (0.6 meters) of fresh snow in the recent storm, could get another 4 feet (1.2 meters) before the newest system clears out Wednesday, the resort said. Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, according to forecasts across the U.S., while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage and power outages. In California, where two people were found dead in floodwaters on Saturday, authorities braced for more rain while grappling with flooding and small landslides from a previous storm . Here’s a look at some of the regional forecasts: 9. Sierra Nevada: The National Weather Service office issued a winter storm warning through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at higher elevations and wind gusts potentially reaching 55 mph (88 kph). Total snowfall of roughly 4 feet (1.2 meters) was forecast, with the heaviest accumulations expected Monday and Tuesday. 10. Midwest and Great Lakes: The Midwest and Great Lakes regions will see rain and snow Monday and the East Coast will be the most impacted on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, forecasters said. 11. East Coast: A low pressure system is forecast to bring rain to the Southeast early Thursday before heading to the Northeast. Areas from Boston to New York could see rain and breezy conditions, with snowfall possible in parts of northern New Hampshire, northern Maine and the Adirondacks. If the system tracks further inland, there could be less snow and more rain in the mountains, forecasters said. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving week weather forecasts

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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguayans on Sunday voted in the second round of the country's presidential election , with the conservative governing party and a left-leaning coalition locked in a close runoff following level-headed campaigns widely seen as emblematic of the country's strong democracy. As polls closed Sunday evening, turnout stood at 89.4% — around the same as during the first round last month in which the two moderate coalitions both failed to win an outright majority. Voting in Uruguay is compulsory. Depending on how tight the vote turns out to be, electoral officials may not call the race for days — as happened in the contentious 2019 runoff that brought center-right President Luis Lacalle Pou to office and ended 15 years of rule by Uruguay’s left-leaning Broad Front by a razor-thin margin. Álvaro Delgado, the incumbent party’s candidate who won nearly 27% in the first round of voting on Oct. 27, has campaigned under the slogan “re-elect a good government." Other conservative parties that make up the government coalition — in particular, the Colorado Party that came in third place last month — notched 20% of the vote collectively, enough to give Delgado an edge over his challenger. Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front, who took 44% of the vote in the general election, is promising to forge a “new left” in Uruguay that draws on the memory of stability and economic growth under his Broad Front coalition, which presided over pioneering social reforms that won widespread international acclaim from 2005-2020, including the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage and sale of marijuana . With inflation easing and the economy expected to expand by some 3.2% this year, according to the International Monetary Fund, surveys show that Uruguayans remain largely satisfied with the administration of Lacalle Pou, who constitutionally cannot run for a second consecutive term. But persistent complaints about sluggish growth, stagnant wages and an upsurge in violent crime could just as easily add the small South American nation to a long list of places this year where frustrated voters have punished incumbents in elections around the world. With most polls showing a virtual tie between Delgado and Orsi, analysts say the vote may hinge on a small group of undecided voters — roughly 10% of registered voters in the nation of 3.4 million people. “Neither candidate convinced me and I feel that there are many in my same situation,” said Vanesa Gelezoglo, 31, in the capital, Montevideo, adding she would make up her mind at “the last minute.” Analysts say the candidates’ lackluster campaigns and broad consensus on key issues have generated extraordinary indecision and apathy in an election dominated by discussions about social spending and concerns over income inequality but largely free of the anti-establishment rage that has vaulted populist outsiders to power in neighboring Argentina and the United States. “The question of whether Frente Amplio (the Broad Front) raises taxes is not an existential question, unlike what we saw in the U.S. with Trump and Kamala framing each other as threats to democracy," said Nicolás Saldías, a Latin America and Caribbean senior analyst for the London-based Economist Intelligence Unit. “That doesn't exist in Uruguay.” Both candidates are also appealing to voter angst over the current government's struggle to stem the rise in violent crime that has shaken a nation long regarded as one of the region’s safest, with Delgado promising tough-on-crime policies and Orsi advocating a more community-oriented approach. Delgado, 55, a rural veterinarian with a long career in the National Party, served most recently as Secretary of the Presidency for Lacalle Pou and promises to pursue his predecessor’s pro-business policies. He would continue pushing for a trade deal with China that has raised hackles in Mercosur, an alliance of South American countries promoting regional commerce. "We have to give the government coalition a chance to consolidate its proposals,” said Ramiro Pérez, a street vendor voting for Delgado on Sunday. Orsi, 57, a former history teacher and two-time mayor from a working-class background, is widely seen as the political heir to former President José “Pepe” Mujica , an ex-Marxist guerilla who became a global icon for helping transform Uruguay into one of the region's most socially liberal and environmentally sustainable nations. “He's my candidate, not only for my sake but also for my children's,” Yeny Varone, a nurse at a polling station, said of Orsi. “In the future they'll have better working conditions, health and salaries.” Mujica, now 89 and recovering from esophageal cancer , turned up at his local polling station before balloting even began, praising Orsi's humility and Uruguay’s famous stability. “This is no small feat,” he said of Uruguay's “citizenry that respects formal institutions.” Orsi planned no dramatic changes, and, despite his call for a revitalized left-wing, his platform continues the Broad Front's traditional mix of market-friendly policies and welfare programs. He proposes tax incentives to lure investment and social security reforms that would lower the retirement age but fall short of a radical overhaul sought by Uruguay's unions. The contentious plebiscite on whether to boost pension payouts failed to pass in October, with Uruguayans rejecting generous pensions in favor of fiscal constraint. Both candidates pledged full cooperation with each other if elected. “I want (Orsi) to know that my idea is to form a government of national unity,” Delgado told reporters after casting his vote in the capital's upscale Pocitos neighborhood. He said that if he won, he and Orsi would chat on Monday over some yerba mate, the traditional herbal drink beloved by Uruguayans. Orsi described Sunday's democratic exercise as “an incredible experience" as he voted in Canelones, the sprawling town of beaches and cattle ranches just north of Montevideo where he served as mayor for a decade. “The essence of politics is agreements,” he said. “You never end up completely satisfied.” ___ Associated Press writer Isabel DeBre in Villa Tunari, Bolivia, contributed to this report. Nayara Batschke, The Associated Press

The Earth's Corr: Traffic gridlock here to stay unless funding and mindsets shiftTHE bid to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure to 2030 has gained traction within some factions of his ruling Zanu PF party. Provinces like Harare, Mashonaland East, and Masvingo have issued calls for constitutional amendments to facilitate this extension, citing the need for Mnangagwa to complete his Vision 2030 agenda of industrialising and modernising Zimbabwe. While proponents of the move argue that it is necessary to fulfil the country’s developmental aspirations, the push to amend both the national constitution and the Zanu PF constitution to allow this extension raises several legal, ethical, and political concerns. The primary reason why extending President Mnangagwa’s term to 2030 is problematic lies in the foundational principles of Zimbabwe’s Constitution. Zimbabwe’s current constitution, adopted in 2013, enshrines a set of democratic principles aimed at ensuring stability, accountability, and the regular transfer of power. The Constitution, in its current form, sets a clear limit of two terms for the presidency, with each term lasting five years. Extending this term through amendments would violate the very democratic framework that the Constitution seeks to uphold. In addition, the Constitution is meant to represent the will of the people. When it was enacted, Zimbabweans voted overwhelmingly in favour of the current limits on presidential terms. Allowing amendments to alter these limits, particularly when the government is already in its second term, would undermine the principles of representative democracy and people’s sovereignty. Rather than empowering the citizens of Zimbabwe, such an amendment would serve the interests of a small political elite, further entrenching the status quo and limiting democratic accountability. At the heart of the push for extending Mnangagwa’s presidency is an ethical dilemma: the consolidation of power at the expense of democratic values and the nurturing of future leadership. While Mnangagwa may argue that his leadership is essential for the completion of Vision 2030, the centralization of political power in one individual for an extended period risks stifling the development of new political voices and leadership within the country. Extending the presidential term beyond the constitutional limits diminishes the opportunity for political renewal, which is a fundamental aspect of democratic governance. It sends the wrong message to young Zimbabweans about the nature of power and leadership—reinforcing the idea that leadership must come from a single source, rather than fostering a competitive political environment where new leadership can emerge. A strong democracy thrives on diversity of leadership, ideas, and policies, and President Mnangagwa’s extended tenure could potentially undermine this ideal. While the push to extend Mnangagwa’s term has gained momentum in some quarters of Zanu PF, the party itself is not monolithic in its views. Senior figures like the party’s Secretary for Legal Affairs, Patrick Chinamasa, have expressed caution about the potential legal implications of altering the Constitution. This reflects the underlying divisions within the ruling party regarding the issue. Some party members argue that the amendment of the constitution could alienate potential successors and lead to infighting within Zanu PF. The centralization of power in one individual creates a vacuum, where different factions within the party may struggle for influence and control, often at the expense of national unity. This situation could lead to even greater political instability, a risk that many Zimbabweans cannot afford given the country’s already fragile political environment. Furthermore, the call for constitutional amendments to extend the term of a sitting president sends a signal that Zimbabwe’s ruling elite are not willing to let go of power voluntarily, irrespective of the democratic process. The public’s view of the ruling party, already tainted by years of political unrest and economic hardship, could sour even further if such amendments are passed. The perception of political leaders as self-interested power brokers rather than servants of the people will be solidified, and it will be difficult to win back public trust. Extending Mnangagwa’s presidency through constitutional amendments would also have serious international implications. Zimbabwe has made several commitments on the global stage regarding human rights, governance, and the rule of law. Among these is the commitment to abide by international conventions that support democratic governance and peaceful transitions of power. Extending the presidency without proper constitutional amendments could further isolate Zimbabwe from international partners who might view the move as undemocratic. In the past, Zimbabwe has faced sanctions from Western nations and other international bodies, and a move to extend Mnangagwa’s term could trigger additional sanctions or further isolate Zimbabwe diplomatically. These consequences could hinder the country’s efforts to engage with international financial institutions and attract foreign investment—essential components for economic recovery and growth. Amending the Constitution to allow for an extended presidential term will not be a straightforward process. The country’s constitution mandates that any amendment to presidential term limits requires a national referendum. This means that it is not enough for Zanu PF to pass an internal resolution or even to gain a majority in Parliament. The issue must be put to the people for approval, ensuring that the public has the final say on any constitutional changes that would affect their democratic rights. Even if Zanu PF is able to navigate the legal hurdles associated with a constitutional amendment, the path forward is fraught with potential legal challenges. Opposition parties and civil society organizations are likely to mount vigorous legal and political campaigns against any move to alter term limits. This could lead to prolonged court battles that would further delay the resolution of the country’s pressing economic and political challenges. A key part of any successful democratic system is effective succession planning. Zimbabwe has struggled with political transitions in the past, and extending Mnangagwa’s term could delay the necessary conversations around governance reform and succession planning. By ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of one individual for too long, a country encourages the development of future leaders who can take the reins and continue national progress. A healthy political system encourages competition and a diversity of leadership. Zimbabwe has young and capable leaders within both the ruling party and opposition who could drive the country’s development in the future. By extending Mnangagwa’s term, the party risks undermining the very systems that would allow for the emergence of new leadership, and it could trap the country in a cycle of outdated political norms. The move to amend Zimbabwe’s Constitution to extend President Mnangagwa’s term to 2030 is not only legally problematic but also ethically questionable. The call for constitutional amendments to extend a sitting president’s time in office contradicts the democratic principles enshrined in the country’s Constitution and sets a dangerous precedent for future leadership in Zimbabwe. While some may argue that extending the president’s tenure is necessary to complete ongoing projects and reforms, this position overlooks the broader consequences for democracy, governance, and political stability. The hurdles President Mnangagwa faces—both legal and political—make it clear that this is not a sustainable or advisable course of action. Zimbabwe deserves a future where leadership transitions are peaceful, democratic, and in line with the will of the people. Instead of pushing for an extension of his own term, President Mnangagwa should prioritize creating a political system that fosters new leadership and ensures that the country’s development goals are pursued in a way that benefits all Zimbabweans.Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the year's most talked-about people. Their names were also among the most mispronounced. On Wednesday, the language-learning company Babbel and closed-captioning company The Captioning Group released a list of the words that news anchors, politicians and other public figures in the U.S. struggled with the most in 2024. The list also provides a retrospective of the year’s most discussed topics and people, from pop culture to politics. “It’s a nice way to kind of look back into the year and see everything that has happened,” said Esteban Touma, a linguistic and cultural expert at Babbel. Roan — whose hits include “Good Luck, Babe!” — shot to fame this year and is nominated for six Grammy awards. According to the list, her name is pronounced CHAP-uhl ROHN, not SHA-pel ROW-an. During Harris' unsuccessful run for president this year, her great-nieces took to the stage at the Democratic National Convention to clear up how to say her first name, pronounced COM-a-la. Also making the list was U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, whose last name still leaves people tongue-tied. During his 2020 presidential run, his campaign made posters and T-shirts with the pronunciation “Boot-Edge-Edge” to help. Other words on the list include: — Dutch Kooikerhondje, pronounced COY-ker-HUND-che, is a breed of dog that made it's way into the lexicon this year. This is largely because Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has a Kooikerhondje called Decoy who won the hearts of fans while delivering a ceremonial first pitch. — The name of the actress Zendaya, who starred in “Challengers,” is often mispronounced as zen-DIE-uh, but it should be zen-DAY-a. — Online fast-fashion giant Shein is SHE-in, not SHEEN. — Newly discovered exoplanet Speculoos-3b is pronounced SPEK-yuh-lohss three bee. — Phryge, the mascot of the Paris Olympics, is pronounced FREE-je. It was a nod to the Phrygian cap, an emblematic accessory of the French revolutionaries. — Semaglutide, the drug in weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, is pronounced sem-ah-GLOO-tide, not SEE-mah-gloo-tide. — The last name of Irish actor Barry Keoghan, who starred in “Saltburn,” is pronounced key-OH-gin. Nancy Niedzielski, chair of the linguistics department at Rice University in Houston, points out that most of the words on the list are not English, so it’s not surprising that they would be mispronounced in the U.S. The key to pronouncing them correctly, she said, would probably just be hearing them spoken. “There aren’t really tricks short of knowing how orthology works in that language,” she said. Several of the words on the U.S. list, including Keoghan, Phryge and Shein, also made the list for the U.K., which Babbel compiled with the help of the British Institute of Verbatim Reporters, an organization for subtitling professionals. Other words on the U.K. list include flygskam, a Swedish term pronounced FLEEG-skam, popularized by climate activist Greta Thunberg, which translates as “flight shame,” and the Chagos Islands, pronounced CHAY-goss, which made the list after the British government this year returned sovereignty of the long-contested Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius. Touma, a native Spanish speaker, said if you can't pronounce a word, it's important to just keep trying. “One of the problems we have is our mouths are not trained to do these sounds that come from different languages,” he said. Touma admitted even he struggles with some words, including Harris' first name. Even though he knows the correct pronunciation, he said, it's hard to get it correct in the moment when he's in a conversation. As Roan's music gained popularity over the year, it was interesting cultural moment to watch as people learned to pronounce her first and last name, he said. “The way we create understanding with each other is just trying to do these things,” Touma said.