'The man o' independent mind': What it was like at Alex Salmond's memorial service - The NationalAdvertisement A Delaware judge again struck down Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package. Legal experts walked BI through what the appeal process could look like for Tesla. Tesla may also reintroduce the package in Texas, a strategy that could end up costing shareholders more. Elon Musk's battle over his Tesla pay is entering a new phase. A Delaware judge ruled on Monday that Tesla's shareholder vote wasn't enough to pass Elon Musk's $55 billion compensation package. Related Video Tesla called the decision "wrong" and said it would appeal. "This ruling, if not overturned, means that judges and plaintiffs' lawyers run Delaware companies rather than their rightful owners — the shareholders," Tesla wrote in a post on X. So what happens next? Advertisement If Tesla files an appeal, Delaware's Supreme Court will review the decision of Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen St. J. McCormick , who maintained her earlier ruling that struck down the pay package on the grounds that Musk could have influenced Tesla's board members, to whom he had close ties. Mathieu Shapiro, Obermayer's managing partner and a member of its litigation department, told Business Insider that appeals processes often take a year or longer. Shapiro, who focuses on business and commercial litigation, said the case will ultimately have to balance Delaware's freedom for companies to self-govern with concerns about excessive payouts and Musk's status as one of the most successful businessmen. Advertisement While appeals are generally difficult to win, Shapiro said Musk's case is "novel" and contains unpredictable elements. One issue that may come up is whether Musk influenced the negotiations over his Tesla pay package, as the trial judge suggested in her initial ruling, he said. "Little law addresses executive compensation, let alone what seems to be the largest-ever compensation deal at a US public company," Shapiro said. Given that Musk's pay package was set to be the largest ever for a CEO, there aren't many cases to turn to for direct precedent. Advertisement Anat Alon-Beck, a business law professor at Case Western Reserve University, told BI that one case that stands out is the 2015 Delaware Chancery Court decision ruling against Mark Zuckerberg's attempt to ratify board actions related to Facebook's 2010 acquisition of Instagram. Alon-Beck, who used to work as a merger and acquisition attorney for tech companies and also specializes in Delaware deal law, said Zuckerberg didn't follow the proper procedural requirements mandated by state law. The case demonstrates that even controlling shareholders need to comply with the legal procedures for ratifying board decisions, he added. "When you know Delaware law, you know that stuff like that is just not going to fly," Alon-Beck said. Advertisement Columbia law professor Dorothy Lund used to clerk for a Delaware Supreme Court justice and US Court of Appeals judge. She told BI that Delaware is also "in a weird spot" because Tesla reincorporated from Delaware to Texas in June, and Musk has repeatedly spoken out about Delaware courts (he called the ruling "absolute corruption" on Monday). While these decisions aren't supposed to be influenced by concerns around public perception, Lund said Musk's behavior hasn't been the most strategic. "Delaware now has to worry about looking like, well, if we reverse, do we just look like we got cowed by Elon Musk?" Lund said. Advertisement Reintroducing the pay package in Texas Prior to the shareholder vote, Tesla board chair Robyn Denholm said in June that the board had considered introducing a new pay plan if the shareholder vote didn't pass — an option she said would cost shareholders. Related stories If Tesla created a new plan with the same stock grants, it would cost tens of billions in stock-based compensation today. That's because the compensation tied to the original package was worth an estimated $2.3 billion in stock, and it's already been paid out. Alon-Beck told BI that a new compensation package in Texas would make the most sense. Advertisement "I would do a new vote in Texas, under Texas law, and I would authorize a new compensation package," Alon-Beck said, adding that the old package wouldn't be able to be authorized because of a conflict of laws. Shapiro said he thinks it would be "very difficult" to draft the same package in Texas, noting that the original plan goes back to 2018 and was based on specific targets as well as Tesla's stock price in 2018. Shapiro said Musk's decision to appeal or reintroduce the package in Texas depends on multiple factors — and underlying motivations. Advertisement While it may be all about the money, the case may also signify more about public companies in the US and the way in which shareholders and courts can interfere with management's plans. "Or is it about his public persona and his reputation and how those things are understood in future business dealings," Shapiro said. "If he were my client, I would have a discussion about all of those things before deciding what path forward was best for him."For veteran educator Wilma Fuentes, “Teachers are not only guides but also learners in this new digital age.” Fuentes, like other veteran educators in Cebu, said that teaching has evolved alongside the advancement of technology. The 59-year-old kindergarten teacher, who has taught for over 20 years at the Nazarene Christian Learning Center, shared that technology has transformed how lessons are prepared and delivered. “Traditionally the teachers write everything they want to teach to the pupils or learners; they do it in a manual way, but in modern education, everything is on the internet,” she said. However, she also acknowledged the challenges that come with adapting to new methods. “It’s not just difficult for students but also teachers. But we must adapt to new ways of learning approaches,” she said. Likewise, Edna Eyac, 52, a Grade 3 teacher with 26 years of experience at Banawa Elementary School, shared a similar perspective. “Seasoned teachers like me must continuously upgrade our skills to keep up with 21st-century learners,” Eyac remarked. She highlighted how technology has made lesson preparation more efficient for them and the students. Eyac specifically mentioned tools like PowerPoint and Canva for creating visual aids and platforms like Kahoot and Google Forms for assessments. However, she also acknowledged the strain these changes bring. “(The) challenges I encountered were slow internet connection, not to mention the money for the load, physical changes because of eye strain over time,” she said. “Sometimes I forget the processes because of old age,” Eyac added with a laugh. She also pointed out that not all students have access to technology, which can create a digital divide in learning. For Melisa Retes Pelendingue, a 53-year-old Grade 6 teacher at Banawa Elementary School, incorporating modern tools is crucial in enhancing classroom participation. She said nteractive whiteboards and gamification make learning more engaging and simplify complex concepts. “Continuous learning is key to staying relevant and effective,” Pelendingue said, adding that adapting to change is essential for educators and students. Speaking for all the teachers who have committed to embracing new teaching methods despite the hurdles they face, Fuentes echoed this sentiment saying, “We must grow alongside our learners to make education meaningful.” Fuentes, Eyac, and Pelendingue show how veteran educators balance experience and adaptability. As Pelendingue aptly summarized, “Teaching is a lifelong learning process, and it’s through growth that we truly educate.” Armi Isola Juliana J. Ilumba, / Southwestern University

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Iowa moves on without injured quarterback Brendan Sullivan when the Hawkeyes visit Maryland for a Big Ten Conference contest on Saturday afternoon. Former starter Cade McNamara is not ready to return from a concussion, so Iowa (6-4, 4-3) turns to former walk-on and fourth-stringer Jackson Stratton to lead the offense in College Park, Md. "Confident that he'll do a great job," Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said of Stratton on his weekly radio show. "He stepped in, did a really nice job in our last ballgame. And he's got a good ability to throw the football, and he's learning every day. ... We'll go with him and see what we can do." Iowa had been on an upswing with Sullivan, who had sparked the Hawkeyes to convincing wins over Northwestern and Wisconsin before suffering an ankle injury in a 20-17 loss at UCLA on Nov. 8. Stratton came on in relief against the Bruins and completed 3 of 6 passes for 28 yards. Another storyline for Saturday is that Ferentz will be opposing his son, Brian Ferentz, an assistant at Maryland. Brian Ferentz was Iowa's offensive coordinator from 2017-23. "We've all got business to take care of on Saturday," Kirk Ferentz said. "I think his experience has been good and everything I know about it. As a parent, I'm glad he's with good people." Maryland (4-6, 1-6) needs a win to keep its hopes alive for a fourth straight bowl appearance under Mike Locksley. The Terrapins have dropped five of their last six games, all by at least 14 points, including a 31-17 loss at home to Rutgers last weekend. "It's been a challenging last few weeks to say the least," Locksley said. The challenge this week will be to stop Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, who leads the Big Ten in rushing yards (1,328) and touchdowns (20), averaging 7.1 yards per carry. "With running backs, it's not always about speed. It's about power, vision and the ability to make something out of nothing," Locksley said. "This guy is a load and runs behind his pads." Maryland answers with quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., who leads the Big Ten in passing yards per game (285.5) and completions (268). His top target is Tai Felton, who leads the conference in catches (86) and receiving yards (1,040). --Field Level MediaT hick, dark slurry flecked with stones and twigs covers the entire ground floor of Ralph Connor and Tina Honeyfield’s terraced house in the former coal mining village of Cwmtillery in south Wales. They use the lights on their phone to show what happened when a long-abandoned coal tip collapsed during last weekend’s torrential rainfall and surged through their front and back doors. “Our house bore the brunt of the landslide... I spent an hour holding the door to prevent the slurry from getting in [last Sunday night],” says Connor, 49, as he stands in the cold gloom of their powerless living room. “It was frightening but when you are in it, you just react. It’s fight or flight.” The millions of tonnes of coal dug up from rich seams below Cwmtillery and other Welsh valleys powered British industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. But the mining companies left behind giant spoil piles on hillsides, which now pose a growing threat to the miners’ descendants – not only because torrential rain can cause landslides, but because the carbon emitted from that same coal they extracted hundreds of years ago is driving up global temperatures and causing heavier rainfall. The tip above Connor and Honeyfield’s home was categorised as posing the highest risk to public safety under a Welsh government programme launched after a landslip in a nearby former mining valley in 2020. Overall, there are 360 coal tips deemed to be a risk in Wales, which are inspected either twice a year or once a year because increasingly intense rainfall is making them more unstable. The entire Connor-Honeyfield family, including their two teenage children, have been placed in a family room in a Premier Inn since the landslip. But they come back regularly because they run the community cafe in the village. Other residents have also been moved out in case more of the tip comes down. “People are angry that we were living under a tip that we didn’t know was dangerous,” says Honeyfield, 49. “I’d like it to be removed because then I wouldn’t need to worry.” The Welsh government estimated it needed at least £500m to £600m to remedy the country’s tips in 2021 but the Conservative government failed to provide extra funding. The Labour government allocated £25m in its first budget but it costs between £30m and £40m to reclaim a single tip. “I think lifelong Labour voters are disillusioned. They feel the valleys have been neglected,” says Honeyfield. “It’s always been Labour, so they are putting responsibility at their door.” Now a political party which denies that the flooding is linked to climate change, and has made opposition to net zero one of its flagship policies, may reap the rewards. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK , which came second in 13 constituencies across Wales in the general election, has targeted Wales’s Senedd elections in 2026 as its next breakthrough moment. There are some signs of support for Reform outside Connor and Honeyfield’s cafe, Caffi Tyleri. A group of dog walkers are finishing their coffees. “I’ve voted Labour all my life... and my mum and dad did... but that’s it,” says Christine Taylor, 78, a retired factory supervisor, who has lived in the area all her life. “I’m going to give Reform a go and see what they do.” The landslide has triggered painful memories of the Aberfan disaster , where a coal tip slipped down a hillside killing 116 children and 28 adults in 1966. “It brings back memories [of Aberfan] to every Welsh person because it was such a terrible, terrible time. I knew a first-year teacher who perished [in the disaster],” says Pat Lewis, 77, a retired teacher, sitting outside the cafe. Lewis has also voted Labour her entire life. But she is not sure if she will in two years. “They need to sort out [the tips]. It has happened here. It could be a lot worse somewhere else. Who knows? Who knew about Aberfan?” The same intense downpour which may have caused the landslip in Cwmtillery also filled rivers across the Welsh valleys. In the market town of Pontypridd, which is 20 miles away, the River Taff burst its banks again, flooding many of the same homes that were inundated during Storm Dennis in 2020. While fewer properties flooded than last time, feelings are still running high. Lesley Glennie, 57, says her husband only received a text message flood warning, which indicates homes will be flooded, once the water was bubbling up through their laminate boards. “I’m bloody angry,” she says, as a multitude of dehumidifiers dry out her sodden floors and walls. “We had no warning. We didn’t have a clue... it came up six inches in the end.” Her daughter, Becky Carney, 30, who is autistic, found the experience terrifying: “I hate feeling trapped and claustrophobic. When I saw the water coming in, everything was going to mind. I thought I was going to drown. I felt so overwhelmed.” Sign up to Observed Analysis and opinion on the week's news and culture brought to you by the best Observer writers after newsletter promotion The Labour first minister of Wales , Eluned Morgan, claimed last week that investment in flood defences had protected a significant number of homes in Wales. But this is no comfort to Glennie, who is furious more has not been done to protect the town since 2020. “This happened in Storm Dennis. I don’t want to go through any more floods. I don’t want [Becky] to go through them,” she says. “I won’t vote Labour ever again. But who can you trust? Who will help us?” While Natural Resources Wales (NRW) insists flood warnings in Pontypridd were issued at 7.41am on Sunday, some residents claim the first they heard about the flood was a knock from Carolyn Morton, who runs the dental laboratory on the road. “Nobody was to be seen when the river went on Sunday morning,” says Morton, who rushed to the road after seeing river levels rise on the NRW website.“I am angry with the authorities because they keep passing the buck. Nobody wants to take responsibility.” On the other side of the river, the same homes flooded again. Some residents complain that they were denied floodgates, which were installed by the council after the last flood. “This is climate change... but there are things that could have been done to help us. We applied for a flood gate but they said we weren’t eligible,” says Linda Davies, 78, who has been moved out of her flooded, damaged home again. “They didn’t want to know.” People who moved in since the last floods hoped the road would be better protected. “We knew it had flooded in Storm Dennis but we were told the official categorisation was a once-in-a-century storm,” says Mike Crippen, 49, who works for Cardiff University. “This was meant to be a long-term place but, if we decide we can’t live with the river now, it might be hard to sell again.” He was alerted to the flood by Davies, who knocked on his door. He now needs to replace the kitchen and find temporary accommodation. He has applied for a £1,000 flood recovery grant from the Rhondda Cynon Taf council. “The insurance has paid for everything... but they have pulled out [of] the market now. The new company will probably hike the premiums.” Reform UK’s newly appointed Welsh lead spokesperson, Oliver Lewis, is eyeing up an opportunity: “It is highly likely support for us will continue to grow, particularly in south Wales.” He claims political parties in government in Cardiff and London are being held responsible for the failure to invest in Welsh infrastructure, including flood defences: “[The flooding in Wales] reflects inadequate flood defences.” Lewis, however, denies it is linked to climate change: “That’s a red herring. It’s ridiculous. Britain has had bad weather forever... the issue is that these debates are being hijacked on the basis of the climate changing... instead of very serious, legitimate questions being asked about governance.” Back in Cwmtillery, a soft dusk is falling over the tightly packed terraces clinging to the valley. Connor thinks the UK government should take responsibility for the legacy of the coal used to power the British economy: “All of these Welsh resources were stolen... taken... stripped away and Wales has been left with the aftermath, which is genuinely dangerous.”

Bulls vs. Grizzlies Injury Report Today – November 23 Published 4:33 pm Friday, November 22, 2024 By Data Skrive The injury report for the Chicago Bulls (6-10) ahead of their matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies (9-7) currently includes six players. The Grizzlies also have six injured players listed on the report. The matchup is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 23. Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Last time out, the Bulls lost 122-106 to the Bucks on Wednesday. In the losing effort, Zach LaVine paced the Bulls with 27 points. The Grizzlies’ last outing on Wednesday ended in a 117-111 win over the 76ers. In the Grizzlies’ win, Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 25 points (adding four rebounds and one assist). Chicago Bulls Injury Report Today Sign up for NBA League Pass to get live and on-demand access to NBA games. Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report Today Get tickets for any NBA game this season at StubHub. Bulls vs. Grizzlies Game Info Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .

Iowa moves on without injured quarterback Brendan Sullivan when the Hawkeyes visit Maryland for a Big Ten Conference contest on Saturday afternoon. Former starter Cade McNamara is not ready to return from a concussion, so Iowa (6-4, 4-3) turns to former walk-on and fourth-stringer Jackson Stratton to lead the offense in College Park, Md. "Confident that he'll do a great job," Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said of Stratton on his weekly radio show. "He stepped in, did a really nice job in our last ballgame. And he's got a good ability to throw the football, and he's learning every day. ... We'll go with him and see what we can do." Iowa had been on an upswing with Sullivan, who had sparked the Hawkeyes to convincing wins over Northwestern and Wisconsin before suffering an ankle injury in a 20-17 loss at UCLA on Nov. 8. Stratton came on in relief against the Bruins and completed 3 of 6 passes for 28 yards. Another storyline for Saturday is that Ferentz will be opposing his son, Brian Ferentz, an assistant at Maryland. Brian Ferentz was Iowa's offensive coordinator from 2017-23. "We've all got business to take care of on Saturday," Kirk Ferentz said. "I think his experience has been good and everything I know about it. As a parent, I'm glad he's with good people." Maryland (4-6, 1-6) needs a win to keep its hopes alive for a fourth straight bowl appearance under Mike Locksley. The Terrapins have dropped five of their last six games, all by at least 14 points, including a 31-17 loss at home to Rutgers last weekend. "It's been a challenging last few weeks to say the least," Locksley said. The challenge this week will be to stop Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, who leads the Big Ten in rushing yards (1,328) and touchdowns (20), averaging 7.1 yards per carry. "With running backs, it's not always about speed. It's about power, vision and the ability to make something out of nothing," Locksley said. "This guy is a load and runs behind his pads." Maryland answers with quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., who leads the Big Ten in passing yards per game (285.5) and completions (268). His top target is Tai Felton, who leads the conference in catches (86) and receiving yards (1,040). --Field Level Media

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth received high praise from none other than Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, arguably the greatest tight end ever to play the game. Kelce believes Freiermuth is highly underrated and doesn’t get the flowers that he deserves. “Pat is actually one of my favorite tight ends to watch, man,” Kelce said on the New Hights podcast . “He’s savvy in his route running. He is very quarterback friendly, which he knows angles coming out to where he knows he can get a guaranteed catch. And quarterbacks love it when you come out of breaks at certain angles.” In the last three games, Pat Freiermuth has 13 receptions for 175 yards and two touchdowns. Freiermuth’s emergence in Arthur Smith’s tight end-friendly offense is starting to come to light. Russell Wilson connected to Freiermuth on a 20-yard touchdown down the seam in Sunday’s 27-14 win over the Cleveland Browns. Let Russ cook!! ‍ This TD pass to Freiermuth is a dart : #CLEvsPIT on CBS/Paramount+ : https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/f1pIGabeAS “He does a great job of feeling voids like that and feeling how he needs to get in and outta breaks. And then on top of that, he’s just a tough football player, man,” Kelce said. “I think he embodies the Steeler kind of way to play, which is like, it’s that Steel Curtain, that toughness that you gotta play with, man. He’s willing to stick his face in the fan and do whatever he needs to do for his team.” The fourth-year tight end out of Penn State has been solid this season, but his numbers have drastically increased over the last three games. “I’m a big believer in the football gods,” Freiermuth said after his breakout game against the Bengals. “I was just doing the gritty work. Trying to impact the game as much as I can. I knew it was gonna come. I knew we have the big games late in the year and they are gonna count on my number.” Freiermuth will play against Kelce and the Chiefs on Christmas Day. This article first appeared on Steelers Now and was syndicated with permission.By KATE BRUMBACK ATLANTA (AP) — A judge is weighing whether a Georgia state Senate committee has the right to subpoena testimony and documents from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as it looks into whether she has engaged in misconduct during her prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump. The Republican-led committee sent subpoenas to Willis in August seeking to compel her to testify at its September meeting and to produce scores of documents. The committee was formed earlier this year to examine allegations of “various forms of misconduct” by Willis, an elected Democrat, during her prosecution of Trump and others over their efforts to overturn the former president’s 2020 election loss in Georgia. Willis’ attorney, former Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes, told Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram during a hearing Tuesday that although the Georgia General Assembly has subpoena power, that power is not automatically conferred on a single legislative chamber or its committees. Even if the committee did have such power, he argued, the subpoenas in question are overly broad and not related to a legitimate legislative need. Barnes said the focus on Willis and her investigation into Trump shows that the committee was politically motivated and not a legitimate inquiry into the practices of district attorneys’ offices: “What they were trying to do is chill the prosecution of Donald Trump and find out what they had.” Josh Belinfante, a lawyer representing the lawmakers, said there is nothing in the Georgia Constitution that prohibits the Senate from issuing a subpoena. The duly formed interim committee is looking into whether new legislation is needed to regulate the practices of district attorneys’ offices in the state, he argued. “They are investigating and making an inquiry into these allegations that may show that existing state laws, including those establishing the processes for selecting, hiring and compensating special assistant district attorneys, are inadequate,” Belinfante said. The resolution creating the committee focused in particular on Willis’ hiring of special prosecutor Nathan Wade , with whom she had a romantic relationship , to lead the prosecution against Trump and others. It says the relationship amounted to a “clear conflict of interest and a fraud upon the taxpayers” of the county and state. One of the committee’s subpoenas orders Wills to produce documents related to Wade, including documents related to his hiring and payment, documents related to money or items of value that Wade and Willis may have exchanged, text messages and emails between the two, and their phone records. The committee also requested any documents her office sent in response to requests from the U.S. House, as well as communications Willis and her office had with the White House, the U.S. Justice Department and the House relating to the 2020 presidential election. And they asked for documents related to federal grant money Willis’ office has received. Before the deadlines in the subpoenas, Willis challenged them in court. Willis’ challenge was pending in mid-September when she skipped a hearing during which the committee members had hoped to question her. In October, the committee asked Ingram to require Willis to comply with the subpoenas. The committee’s lawyers wrote in a court filing that Willis’ failure to do so had delayed its ability to finish its inquiry and to provide recommendations for any legislation or changes in appropriations that might result. Barnes also argued that once the regular legislative session has adjourned, which happened in March this year, legislative committees can meet to study issues and come up with recommendations but do not have the power to compel someone to appear or produce documents. Belinfante rejected that, saying the state Constitution expressly permits the creation of interim committees and allows them to make their rules. Even if these subpoenas were validly issued, Barnes argued, they ask for too much, including private and personal information that is not a legitimate target of a legislative subpoena. Belinfante said the lawmakers are simply trying to do their jobs. He asked that Willis be ordered to appear before the committee in early January. He also asked that she be ordered to provide the requested documents and explain what privilege justifies any that are excluded. With a glaring lack of state case law on the issue of the General Assembly’s subpoena power, that’s one issue Ingram will have to address. She said she will consider the arguments and release her order as soon as she can. Willis and Wade have acknowledged that they had a relationship but have said it began after he was hired and ended before the indictment against Trump was filed. Trump and other defendants argued that the relationship created a conflict of interest that should disqualify Willis and her office from continuing with her prosecution of the case. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ruled in March that Willis’ actions showed a “tremendous lapse in judgment,” but he did not find a conflict of interest that would disqualify Willis. He said she could continue her prosecution as long as Wade stepped aside, which he did. Trump and others have appealed that ruling to the Georgia Court of Appeals, and that appeal remains pending.