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ASML LEGAL DEADLINE: ASML Holding N.V. Class Action Deadline is Approaching – Contact BFA Law if You Suffered Losses (NASDAQ:ASML)MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Amarion Dickerson had 27 points and 15 rebounds to help Robert Morris hold off Northern Kentucky 97-93 in triple overtime on Sunday. Dickerson blocked five shots and had three steals for the Colonials (9-5, 1-2 Horizon League). Sophomore Alvaro Folgueiras scored 21 points and added a career-high 19 rebounds and six assists. DJ Smith had 13 points. The Norse (7-7, 2-1) were led by LJ Wells, who finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Northern Kentucky also got 17 points and six rebounds from Trey Robinson. Randall Pettus II had 17 points. The Norse saw a five-game win streak come to an end. Dickerson's dunk gave Robert Morris a 94-92 lead with 26 seconds left in the third OT. Dilen Miller made two free throws with 3 seconds left to wrap up the victory. Josh Dilling made the second of two free throws with 8 seconds left for the Norse, forcing a second OT tied at 80. Wells hit a 3-pointer with 2:05 left and neither team scored after that, forcing the third OT tied at 86. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

Syria's de facto leader said Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview with Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad's decades-long rule, ending the country's uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011. Al-Sharaa said it would take time to hold elections because of the need for Syria's different forces to hold political dialogue and rewrite the country's constitution following five decades of the Assad dynasty's dictatorial rule. Also, the war-torn country's battered infrastructure needs to be reconstructed, he said. “The chance we have today doesn’t come every 5 or 10 years,” said al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani. “We want the constitution to last for the longest time possible.” Al-Sharaa is Syria's de facto leader until March 1, when Syria's different factions are set to hold a political dialogue to determine the country's political future and establish a transitional government that brings the divided country together. There, he said, HTS will dissolve after years of being the country's most dominant rebel group that held a strategic enclave in the country's northwest. Earlier, an Israeli airstrike in the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday killed 11 people, according to a war monitor, as Syrian weapons and military infrastructure even after the ouster of Assad. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the airstrike targeted a weapons depot that belonged to Assad’s forces near the industrial town of Adra, northeast of the capital. The observatory said at least 11 people, mostly civilians, were killed. The Israeli military did not comment on the airstrike Sunday. Israel, which has launched hundreds of airstrikes over since the country's uprising turned-civil war broke out in 2011, rarely acknowledges them. It says its targets are Iran-backed groups that backed Assad. Unlike his criticism of key Assad ally Iran, al-Sharaa hoped to maintain “strategic relations” with Russia, whose air force played a critical role in keeping Assad in power for over a decade during the conflict. Moscow has a strategic airbase in Syria. The HTS leader also said negotiations are ongoing with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in northeastern Syria, and hopes that their armed forces will integrate with the Syrian security agencies. The Kurdish-led group is Washington’s key ally in Syria, where it is heavily involved in targeting sleeper cells belonging to the extremist Islamic State group. Turkish-backed Syrian rebels have been clashing with the SDF even after the insurgency, taking the key city of Manbij, as Ankara hopes to create a buffer zone near its border in northern Syria. The rebels attacked near the strategic northern border town of Kobani, while the SDF shared a video of a rocket attack that destroyed what it said was a radar system south of the city of Manbij. In other developments: — Syrian state-run media said a was found near the third largest city of Homs. SANA said civil defense workers were sent to to the site in al-Kabo, one of many suspected mass graves where tens of thousands of Syrians are believed to have been buried during a brutal crackdown under Assad and his network of security agencies. — An Egyptian activist wanted by Cairo on charges of incitement to violence and terrorism, Abdulrahman al-Qardawi, was detained by Lebanese security forces after crossing the porous border from Syria, according to two judicial and one security officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to to talk to the press. Al-Qardawi is an Egyptian activist residing in Turkey and an outspoken critic of Egypt's government. He had reportedly visited Syria to join celebrations after Assad's downfall. His late father, was a top and controversial Egyptian cleric revered by the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. He had lived in exile in Qatar for decades. — Lebanese security forces apprehended an armed group in the northern city of Tripoli that kidnapped a group of 26 Syrians who were recently smuggled into Lebanon, two Lebanese security officials said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the information with the media. The Syrians included five women and seven children, and security officials are working to return them to Syria.Barrett Bus Servs BBSI has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 1 3 0 0 0 Last 30D 0 1 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 1 2 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Barrett Bus Servs, presenting an average target of $44.0, a high estimate of $45.00, and a low estimate of $41.00. Observing a 3.53% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $42.50. Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look The perception of Barrett Bus Servs by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Vincent Colicchio Barrington Research Maintains Outperform $45.00 $45.00 Vincent Colicchio Barrington Research Raises Outperform $45.00 $41.00 Jeff Martin Roth MKM Raises Buy $45.00 $43.00 Vincent Colicchio Barrington Research Maintains Outperform $41.00 $41.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Barrett Bus Servs. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company. Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Barrett Bus Servs compared to the broader market. 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Professional employer services offer payroll management, payroll tax services, and workers' compensation coverage solutions, as well as workforce management services, including hiring and termination of employees. Staffing offers temporary staffing services, as well as contract staffing, long-term or indefinite on-site management, and direct placement services. The company operates in the United States of America. It generates maximum revenue from the Professional employer service fees. Barrett Bus Servs: A Financial Overview Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity. Revenue Growth: Barrett Bus Servs's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 7.66% . 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MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 10, 2024-- Loop , the leading commerce operations platform, has acquired Wonderment, a proactive customer experience and advanced order tracking platform for Shopify merchants. Incorporating Wonderment’s features into Loop further unifies commerce operations touchpoints to eliminate friction and drive growth for e-commerce brands. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210617950/en/ Loop announces the acquisition of Wonderment, highlighting its commitment to equipping growth-focused e-commerce brands with revenue-driving tools. (Graphic: Business Wire) The acquisition underscores Loop's commitment to empowering growth-focused e-commerce brands with revenue-driving tools. Wonderment’s proactive customer experience platform was built by Shopify veterans with deep knowledge of the Shopify ecosystem. Merchants can now access real-time shipment insights, predictive carrier analytics, and streamlined returns processes—all from a single, intuitive interface. “By joining forces with Wonderment, we’re taking a significant step forward in our mission to help merchants simplify commerce operations and build enduring relationships with their customers,” said Hannah Bravo, CEO of Loop. “Our newly combined platform will unlock our merchants’ ability to turn returns and order tracking from a source of frustration into an opportunity to delight customers, drive retention, and fuel growth.” The acquisition brings Loop’s merchants sophisticated, AI-powered insights that transform raw shipping and returns data into actionable intelligence. Wonderment’s comprehensive tracking product includes real-time shipment insights, tracking pages, proactive alerts, one-click integrations, and much more. As the number one choice for scaling Shopify brands, the platform equips merchants with a proactive customer experience tool that leverages carrier data to address concerns before they arise. “Joining Loop marks an exciting new chapter,” said Jessica Meher, CEO of Wonderment. “Our shared commitment to building exceptional products, optimising customer and merchant experiences, and driving growth for merchants made this partnership a natural fit. Together, we'll make a lasting impact on the Shopify ecosystem by helping brands deliver transparency and trust throughout the entire post-purchase journey.” With its newly integrated solutions, Loop will be able to serve a wider array of merchant verticals, such as CPG, by offering a stand-alone tracking solution. “With Loop and Wonderment, we've transformed our post-purchase experience from reactive to proactive and innovative, ensuring our customers feel supported at every step of their journey,” said Curtis Ulrich, Director of eCommerce at Aviator Nation. “Being early adopters of the combined platform allowed us to not just manage returns and shipping, but create memorable interactions with our shoppers that turn potential frustrations into opportunities for brand loyalty.” To learn more about Loop’s acquisition of Wonderment and its newly combined commerce operations suite, visit www.loopreturns.com/blog/loop-acquires-wonderment/ . About Loop Loop is the industry’s leading commerce operations platform that empowers Shopify brands to streamline their entire customer journey, reduce friction, and maximize revenue. Its end-to-end approach integrates capabilities that help brands simplify their operations and delight customers, from initial orders to returns and exchanges. Offering features like Workflows, Instant Exchanges, Offset, and AI-powered tracking and visibility, Loop reduces costs, increases customer lifetime value, and retains revenue for more than 5,000 of the world’s most-loved Shopify brands. Loop has processed over 55 million returns and counting, and has helped merchants retain more than $2 billion in revenue over the past five years while delivering exceptional customer experiences. Learn more at www.loopreturns.com . About Wonderment Wonderment empowers premium Shopify brands with real-time visibility into their supply chain operations. As the leading proactive customer experience platform trusted by over 1,000 merchants, Wonderment transforms post-purchase communication by providing automated shipment tracking, delay detection, and customer notifications. Our platform helps brands reduce support tickets by up to 70% while delivering exceptional customer experiences. By identifying potential shipping delays before they impact customers, Wonderment enables merchants to proactively address issues and maintain strong customer relationships. For more information, visit wonderment.com View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210617950/en/ CONTACT: LaunchLink for Loop loop@launchlink.co KEYWORD: AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA AUSTRALIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ONLINE RETAIL BUSINESS DATA MANAGEMENT ELECTRONIC COMMERCE TECHNOLOGY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA ANALYTICS RETAIL TRANSPORT LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SOURCE: Loop Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/10/2024 05:00 PM/DISC: 12/10/2024 05:00 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210617950/en

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The Biden administration should seize Russia's frozen assets held by the US, two researchers say. Doing so could prompt a less-eager Europe to follow suit, they write this week. The outgoing president was granted power to seize reserves held by the US in April. President Joe Biden's final move to help Ukraine should be to seize Russia's reserve assets held by the US before the start of Donald Trump's second term, two researchers wrote this week. "To motivate Europe to stand on its own in the era of Trump, President Joe Biden should set the precedent for sovereign seizure and confiscate the estimated $4-5 billion of Russian assets in the United States' jurisdiction," Foreign Policy Research Institute fellow Maximilian Hess wrote alongside Carey K. Mott, a researcher at the Yale Program on Financial stability. Congress granted the outgoing president this authority in an April law known as the REPO Act , but Biden has held off on using it until European powers follow suit. The US and its Western allies froze roughly $322 billion worth of Russia's foreign reserves in 2022 as part of the package of financial and economic sanctions againts the Kremlin over its invasion of Ukraine. These assets are recognized as a significant source of potential defense funding for Kyiv, but Western leaders have been cautious. To avoid a negative response from Moscow, complete seizure of the assets has so far been off the table. Instead, the Group of Seven has agreed to use profits from the frozen funds as collateral for a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. But Hess and Mott argue that more should be done before the White House changes hands. President-elect Trump could withdraw US financial backing for Kyiv, they said, pulling a key pillar of support for the country's fight against Russia. The researchers expect that Biden has been waiting for unilateral " political will " to seize Kremlin assets, but the chances of finding this in Europe appear slim. "Europe has demurred, citing negative impacts to the euro and concerns over the European Union's international financial role," they said. "Saudi Arabia, for example, has threatened to sell its European debt holdings if Europe seizes the frozen assets." Political realities among EU leaders also play a role, Hess and Mott noted, citing a dissolved coalition in Germany and Hungary's continued opposition. Faced with this, Biden should forgo multilateral action before he leaves office in January, they argued. The US wouldn't be completely alone in doing so — both Canada and the United Kingdom appear willing to seize assets held in their countries. "But neither ally will act unless they are following Washington's lead. By setting a precedent for exercising asset-seizure authority, and demonstrating Putin's limited ability to respond, the United States and its allies can help smooth the legislative path to asset seizure in Europe, opening the possibility for the European Parliament to finance Ukrainian resistance if the next U.S. presidential administration does pull back its support." Russia has warned of retaliation if its frozen assets are seized, cautioning that it could seize Western-owned corporate assets still in the country . On Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen noted that the administration is considering extra sanctions on Russia before it leaves the White House. She also told Bloomberg TV that Washington's contribution to the Ukraine loan should stay in place in the future. "What we're really trying to do is to strengthen Ukraine's situation, its ability to defend itself, and hopefully at some point to come to the table to bargain with Russia for a just peace," she said.The clever packing hack that stops your clean clothes getting dirty on holiday

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NoneIn 2024, city moved ahead with Metro; IIT-K shone with record placements & innovationsWicked star Ariana Grande has said she and Cynthia Erivo were “insufferable” and “horrible” in the build-up to the film’s release. Grande, 31, also said her co-star was a “brilliant gift of a human being” while being interviewed by Gladiator star Paul Mescal for US news outlet Variety. Mescal told the singer and actor: “I’m watching you guys in the press tour. You’re obviously in love with each other.” To which she replied: “Insufferable. Yes. We’re horrible. It’s bad.” The 7 Rings singer plays Glinda, while her 37-year-old co-star plays Elphaba, in the film which is an adaption of the musical stage show of the same name and is set in The Land Of Oz before the events of The Wizard Of Oz. Their interviews for the film, which have seen the two being emotional towards one another and holding hands, have gone viral on social media. Speaking about Erivo, Grande said: “Cynthia is just an absolute brilliant gift of a human being. I think we tried to keep the pressure out of the room, obviously, as much as possible.” She also said she had not had any read throughs with her co-star before joining the cast. Grande said: “We never chemistry read together, it was three rounds for me, and I read with two different actresses. “I stayed for three and a half hours the final day, and I had cried so much. “We did Popular, Defying Gravity, (and) For Good (songs from the film), and I left my lashes on the mirror, because I left everything else in the room.” The film follows Elphaba, who is misunderstood because of her green skin, as she forges an unlikely friendship with Glinda, a student with a desire for popularity. Bullying of the green-skinned witch saw the movie, which also stars Peter Dinklage, Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey, given a PG rating by the British Board Of Film Classification (BBFC) for “discrimination”.WASHINGTON – Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, said he had a “wonderful conversation” with Maine Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday as he pushed to win enough votes for confirmation. He said he will not back down after allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Collins said after the hourlong meeting that she questioned Hegseth about the allegations amid reports of drinking and the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies. She said she had a “good, substantive” discussion with Hegseth and “covered a wide range of topics,” including sexual assault in the military, Ukraine and NATO. But she said she would wait until a hearing, and notably a background check, to make a decision. Recommended Videos “I asked virtually every question under the sun,” Collins told reporters as she left her office after the meeting. "I pressed him both on his position on military issues as well as the allegations against him, so I don’t think there was anything that we did not cover.” The meeting with Collins was closely watched as she is seen as more likely than most of her Republican Senate colleagues to vote against some of Trump’s Cabinet picks. She and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a fellow moderate Republican, did not shy from opposing Trump in his first term when they wanted to do so and sometimes supported President Joe Biden’s nominees for the judicial and executive branches. And Hegseth, an infantry combat veteran and former “Fox & Friends” weekend host, is working to gain as many votes as he can as some senators have expressed concerns about his personal history and lack of management experience. “I’m certainly not going to assume anything about where the senator stands,” Hegseth said as he left Collins’ office. “This is a process that we respect and appreciate. And we hope, in time, overall, when we get through that committee and to the floor that we can earn her support.” Hegseth met with Murkowski on Tuesday. He has also been meeting repeatedly with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, a military veteran who has said she is a survivor of sexual assault and has spent time in the Senate working on improving how attacks are reported and prosecuted within the ranks. On Monday, Ernst said after a meeting with him that he had committed to selecting a senior official to prioritize those goals. Republicans will have a 53-49 majority next year, meaning Trump cannot lose more than three votes on any of his nominees. It is so far unclear whether Hegseth will have enough support, but Trump has stepped up his pressure on senators in the last week. “Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!” Trump posted on his social media platform last week. On Thursday, Hegseth plans to meet with a Democrat — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman. Fetterman confirmed the meeting to The Associated Press but did not say whether he was considering supporting Hegseth or what he planned to discuss. ___ Associated Press writer Ali Swenson contributed to this report.