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Titans S Julius Wood suspended 6 games for PEDsPro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss says he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery. In an appearance on Instagram Live on Friday, Moss introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his “prayer warriors” for their support. Moss says a cancerous mass was found in his bile duct, between his pancreas and liver. He says he had surgery to put a stent in his liver on Thanksgiving and then underwent a 6-hour procedure about a week ago to remove the cancer. He says he was hospitalized for six days and released on Friday. De'Vondre Campbell won't be part of the 49ers after his refusal to enter a game, Kyle Shanahan says SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said linebacker De’Vondre Campbell won’t be part of the 49ers moving forward after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job. Shanahan said the team is still working through the options of how to deal with Campbell after he walked to the locker room in the middle of a 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Shanahan says the team is weighing its options, which could include a suspension or release, but that Campbell won't be part of the team for the final three weeks of the season. Trae Young, Hawks hoping to win big in Vegas at the NBA Cup semifinals LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trae Young might be the NBA’s biggest enigma. Young’s fans can point to numbers and say he’s an elite player. His detractors can point to numbers and say he’s overrated. Both arguments have validity. To some, his cocky ways are endearing. To others, they’re infuriating. This can’t be argued: He’s helping Atlanta author one of the season’s surprise stories. The Hawks are in the NBA Cup semifinals, set to play Milwaukee on Saturday before the other semifinal between Oklahoma City and Houston. The title game is Tuesday night. Analysis: Only LeBron James knows what's happening right now, and what's in his future LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James was starring in Las Vegas at this time last year, the headline attraction while he and the Los Angeles Lakers were about to win the inaugural version of the event now known as the NBA Cup. That's not the case this year. “Personal reasons ... he’s taking some time” is what Lakers coach JJ Redick said this week when detailing why James was missing from practice. “Left foot soreness” is the reason why the Lakers have ruled him out of Friday’s game in Minnesota. There’s been trade speculation in recent days. It's all very different than a year ago at Cup time. Yankees get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin. The Yankees also will send $2 million to the Brewers as part of the trade. A 30-year-old right-hander, Williams and his signature “Airbender” changeup are eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. He was diagnosed during spring training with two stress fractures in his back and didn’t make his season debut until July 28. Williams was 14 for 15 in save chances with a 1.25 ERA, striking out 38 and walking 11 in 21 2/3 innings. Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball’s best hitters. The Cubs sent third baseman Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith, one of their top infield prospects, to the Astros for Tucker, who is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. Tucker was limited to 78 games this year because of a fractured right shin, but he hit .289 with 23 homers and 49 RBIs for the AL West champions. New West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez says leaving for Michigan 17 years ago was a 'mistake' MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Rich Rodriguez says he regrets leaving West Virginia 17 years ago. Rodriguez was introduced as the coach at his alma mater on Friday. Based on the welcome he got from the thousands of West Virginia fans in attendance, much seems to be forgiven. Rodriguez told the crowd that he never should have left his home state. The 61-year-old coach says he's grown both as a person and a coach throughout his long career, and that his departure at the end of the 2007 season for a head coaching job at Michigan was a mistake. Rodriguez went 60-26 at West Virginia from 2001 to 2007. Lindsey Vonn to enter World Cup ski races next weekend in Switzerland in her comeback at age 40 BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Lindsey Vonn will return to World Cup ski racing next weekend for a pair of super-G events in St. Moritz, Switzerland, as she continues her comeback at 40 years old. Vonn teased her return in an Instagram post through her sponsor, Red Bull, on Friday morning. She said “I hear St. Moritz is pretty nice this time of year.” The U.S. Ski Team then confirmed she will race in St. Moritz. She’s won five of her 82 World Cup races on the venue at St. Moritz. Picabo Street, a two-time Olympic medalist and Vonn’s former teammate, says “it’s the coolest thing ever.” Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her has admitted publicly for the first time that she made up the story. The accusations made national headlines at the time, stirring tensions about race, class and the privilege of college athletes. Crystal Mangum, who is Black, said in an interview with the “Let’s Talk with Kat” podcast that she “made up a story that wasn’t true” about the white players who attended a party where she was hired to perform as a stripper “because I wanted validation from people and not from God.” The former Duke players were declared innocent in 2007 after Mangum’s story fell apart under legal scrutiny. Belichick's bid to reshape football at UNC another sign of rising pro influence on college level CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's hiring of NFL coaching great Bill Belichick marks another sign of the growing influence of the NFL on college football. The challenges of managing the transfer portal and looming revenue sharing for athletes has led teams to take on more NFL-like structures to their programs. Belichick is set to structure North Carolina's program like an NFL front office. That includes hiring former NFL executive Michael Lombardi as general manager. 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This image provided by the City of Bend, Oregon, shows a a set of googly eyes placed on a public art sculpture in Bend, Ore. (City of Bend, Oregon, via AP) This image provided by the City of Bend, Oregon, shows a pair of googly eyes placed on a public art sculpture in Bend, Ore. (City of Bend, Oregon, via AP) This image provided by the City of Bend, Oregon, shows damage cardboard and tape following the removal of a pair of googly eyes that were placed on a public art sculpture in Bend, Ore. (City of Bend, Oregon, via AP) This image provided by the City of Bend, Oregon, shows a a set of googly eyes placed on a public art sculpture in Bend, Ore. (City of Bend, Oregon, via AP) By CLAIRE RUSH PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news outlets and featured on a popular late-night talk show. On social media, the city shared photos of googly eyes on installations in the middle of roundabouts that make up its so-called “Roundabout Art Route.” One photo shows googly eyes placed on a sculpture of two deer, while another shows them attached to a sphere. It’s not yet known who has been putting them on the sculptures. “While the googly eyes placed on the various art pieces around town might give you a chuckle, it costs money to remove them with care to not damage the art,” the city said in its posts. The Facebook post received hundreds of comments, with many users saying they liked the googly eyes. “My daughter and I went past the flaming chicken today and shared the biggest laugh,” one user said, using a nickname for the “Phoenix Rising” sculpture. “We love the googly eyes. This town is getting to be so stuffy. Let’s have fun!” Another Facebook user wrote: “I think the googly eyes on the deer specifically are a great look, and they should stay that way.” Others said the city should focus on addressing more important issues, such as homelessness, instead of spending time and money on removing the googly eyes. Over the years, the city’s sculptures have been adorned with other seasonal decorations, including Santa hats, wreaths, leis. The city doesn’t remove those, and views the googly eyes differently because of the adhesive, Bend’s communications director, Rene Mitchell, told The Associated Press. “We really encourage our community to engage with the art and have fun. We just need to make sure that we can protect it and that it doesn’t get damaged,” she said. The post and its comments were covered by news outlets, and even made it on a segment of CBS’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert .” The city regrets that its post was misunderstood, Mitchell said. “There was no intent to be heavy-handed, and we certainly understand maybe how that was taken,” she said. “We own this large collection of public art and really want to bring awareness to the community that applying adhesives does harm the art. So as stewards of the collection, we wanted to share that on social media.” The city has so far spent $1,500 on removing googly eyes from seven of the eight sculptures impacted, Mitchell said, and has started treating some of the art pieces, which are made of different types of metal such as bronze and steel. The “Phoenix Rising” sculpture might need to be repainted entirely, she said. For some, the googly eyes — like the other holiday objects — provide a welcome boost of seasonal cheer. “I look forward to seeing the creativity of whoever it is that decorates the roundabouts during the holidays,” one social media commenter said. “Brings a smile to everyone to see silliness.”

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading the charge along with other states to confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Pam Bondi as the next U.S. Attorney General. In a press release Tuesday, Moody’s office said she is leading the multistate effort to urge the U.S. Senate to confirm Bondi, who was Florida’s attorney general for eight years: Moody, 27 attorneys general, and two attorneys general-elect are showcasing Bondi’s track record in the Sunshine State. Moody said: Pam Bondi is a proven leader and fighter for justice. After her work over nearly two decades of prosecuting murderers and standing up for crime victims, she became Florida’s first female Attorney General and took the fight straight to the drug smugglers, human traffickers and serial rapists. Attorney General Bondi shut down pill mills, put human traffickers behind bars and fought to eliminate the backlog of untested sexual assault kits — to bring predators to justice and some sense of closure to victims of rape. Her stellar record as an attorney general, state prosecutor and fighter for justice has prepared her to serve as the nation’s 87th U.S. Attorney General and we look forward to a swift, successful confirmation. Attorneys general from the following states are siding with Moody in the effort: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Trump nominated Bondi after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) dropped out due to an ethics probe alleging sexual misconduct, Breitbart News reported November 21. Trump said, “For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans — Not anymore. Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again.” A few days before the presidential election that Trump won in a landslide after beating Vice President Kamala Harris (D), Bondi shared a photo of herself and Trump: Following Trump’s nomination announcement, political commentator Jason Johnson said his choice of Bondi was a “dangerous and effective pick,” Breitbart News reported.

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The University of Arizona’s Eller College is launching an accelerated MBA program to allow experienced professionals and recent graduates to complete the studies in one year, half the traditional time. The program, spanning 10 months, will begin in summer 2025 for its first cohort of students, offering them a chance to pursue a master's of business administration at a reduced cost and with less time away from professional jobs. “This is a national trend. The interest in a two-year MBA has been waning, because it’s extremely costly for the student to leave the workforce for two years and to give up that revenue and join a full-time MBA program,” said Jayanthi Sunder, vice dean of programs and strategic initiatives at Eller College of Management, in an interview Thursday with the Arizona Daily Star. “But at the same time, there are students who want that immersive experience of a full-time, in-person program," which UA's new one-year MBA will offer, Sunder said. "Not everyone wants to do a weekend program or an evening program. So, some of them want to have that networking opportunity, that face-to-face feedback in their classes and what not.” The one-year program will now be the only option of a full-time MBA course at the college, said Pamela Jorden, assistant dean of MBA academic operations. The previously offered two-year program has been paused for the time being, she said. Students at the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. As a business school in a changing market, Eller must be flexible and recognize and meet student needs, Jorden said. While certain schools were closing down their full-time MBA programs, Eller wanted to “not close it, but fix it” and make its ranked program more marketable, she said. Eller's current full-time MBA program is ranked No. 26 this year among public universities and 50th overall by U.S. News & World Report. The idea is to appeal to students who are ambitious, driven and willing to work hard for one year and turbocharge their careers, Sunder said. “The biggest cost a student faces going into a two-year program is two years of lost income,” said Sunder. “Money is a huge deal, especially when it comes to MBAs,” agreed Ayusha Pendse, an Eller student pursuing a dual degree in Management Information Systems and an MBA. While the two-year MBA program has now been paused, Jorden said the college still offers students the option to do a dual degree where they could complete two degrees in two years, one of them being an MBA. “We believe, as the flagship university of the state, we need to provide them with the opportunities to make sure they stay in Arizona, get jobs in Arizona” and keep talent in the state, said Sunder. Sunder said Eller will be the first college in the state, and one of the early ones in the country, to offer a one-year MBA program. Curriculum The one-year MBA program will require students to complete “39 units of comprehensive business education,” delving into core business mastery, effective business communication, data and analytics training, real-world experience, and leadership and career development. Each part was curated with support from research and input from faculty and current students, administrators say. The overall tuition and fees for the program is $32,620 for Arizona residents and $54,874 for non-Arizona residents. This is less than the $52,244 tuition paid by Arizona residents in the two-year MBA's last class of 2025. Students at the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. The program will be divided into three semesters — summer, fall and spring. The summer semester will be remote learning, while the fall and spring will be in-person at Eller’s main campus. The previous two-year MBA program was spread over four semesters. The summer semester was designed to be remote due to a couple of reasons. The first is the visa issues faced by international students, which could hinder them from getting into the country by July, said Jorden. An added benefit of the online classes during the summer is to give recently graduated students the opportunity to pursue an internship over the summer, getting them real-world experience as well, said Sunder. While the core courses of the one-year program have been kept the same as the two-year program, with the addition of one marketing course, the number of electives has been reduced, said Jorden. Since the accelerated program cuts down the time students get for networking, job hunting and portfolio building, Jorden said it is flexible and customizable. If students feel one year is short, they can opt for a dual degree and it doesn’t change much for them, she said. However, students choosing the dual degree option will have to pay the dual degree tuition. The one-year MBA degree as it stands now is not a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) degree, but Jorden said Eller is working to get it that title down the line. The idea is to attract students and professionals from STEM backgrounds as well as Tucson leaders, she said. Among the programs previously offered by Eller, the only ones which qualified as STEM degrees were the MBA dual degrees. The evening MBA in Tucson, the executive MBA in Phoenix, the online MBA or the MBA concentrations and specializations were not STEM. Applications The application requirements for the one-year program won’t be very different, but will have a little more flexibility in terms of examinations such as GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) or GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test), depending on each student's background, said Jorden. “We’re still looking for high GPA (Grade Point Average). We have to make sure they can do the program, and we’re not going to set people up to fail,” she continued. “We want to make sure they’ve got some quantitative skills." In certain instances, a GRE or GMAT will be required, "because we want again to make sure that the rigor of the program is something that they can do." Students at the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Applications for the program’s first summer 2025 cohort were opened on Nov. 28. Upcoming deadlines are Dec. 15 for Round 1 applicants, Jan. 15 for Round 2 and international applicants, Feb. 1 for Round 3 and April 1 for Round 4. "The rounds are in place to encourage submission of applications, and it allows us to set expectations on when they should hear from us," wrote Janet Flores, the college's senior director of marketing and communications, in an email to the Star Friday. "The deadlines are chosen to spread out the submissions and straddle holidays. We admit on a rolling basis. The advantage to applying in the earlier rounds is that more seats and scholarships are available." May 31 is the "domestic student deadline," for U.S. citizens or green card holders who won't need a student visa to attend the program. International students have an earlier deadline to accommodate their visa processes. “Our recruiting team is really good and very experienced, and they are ready to talk to students,” said Sunder. “So, if you’re even thinking, ‘Oh, I’m not sure if this is the right program for me,’ I’d say schedule a call and talk to them. Because, they’d be happy to say, ‘No, you’re the perfect student for it,’ or they would say, ‘go out and work for two years and come back.’” Application information is available at eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba/one-year/admissions . Reporter Prerana Sannappanavar covers higher education for the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson.com . Contact her at psannappa1@tucson.com . Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Want to see more like this? Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox. Higher Education ReporterFOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollomics Inc. (Nasdaq: APLM ) (the "Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing medicines to address difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that on December 10, 2024, it received a notification (the "Notice”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq”) stating that the Company has regained compliance with the requirement to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 per share, as set forth in Nasdaq Rule 5550(a)(2) (the "Bid Price Requirement”), and Nasdaq has determined to continue the listing of the Company's Class A ordinary shares ("Class A Ordinary Shares”) on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "APLM.” On December 10, 2024, Nasdaq confirmed that for the ten consecutive business days from November 25, 2024 to December 9, 2024, the closing bid price of the Company's Class A Ordinary Shares was at $1.00 per share or greater. Accordingly, the Company has regained compliance with the Nasdaq Bid Price Requirement and the matter is closed. About Apollomics Inc. Apollomics Inc. is an innovative clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of oncology therapies with the potential to be combined with other treatment options to harness the immune system and target specific molecular pathways to inhibit cancer. Apollomics' lead program is vebreltinib (APL-101), a potent, selective c-Met inhibitor for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and other advanced tumors with c-Met alterations, which is currently in a Phase 2 multicohort clinical trial in the United States and over 10 other countries. For more information, please visit www.apollomicsinc.com. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes statements that constitute "forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act”). All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding the Company's strategy, prospects, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words "could,” "should,” "will,” "may,” "believe,” "anticipate,” "intend,” "estimate,” "expect,” "project,” the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Apollomics cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the Company's ability to maintain compliance with any of the other Nasdaq continued listing requirements, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Apollomics. In addition, Apollomics cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including: (i) the impact of any current or new government regulations in the United States and China affecting Apollomics' operations and the continued listing of Apollomics' securities; (ii) the inability to achieve successful clinical results or to obtain licensing of third-party intellectual property rights for future discovery and development of Apollomics' oncology projects; (iii) the failure to commercialize product candidates and achieve market acceptance of such product candidates; (iv) the failure to protect Apollomics' intellectual property; (v) breaches in data security; (vi) the risk that Apollomics may not be able to develop and maintain effective internal controls; (vii) unfavorable changes to the regulatory environment; and (viii) those risks and uncertainties discussed in the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed by Apollomics Inc. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC”) under the heading "Risk Factors” and the other documents filed, or to be filed, by the Company with the SEC. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the reports that Apollomics has filed and will file from time to time with the SEC. These SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made by the Company. Apollomics undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of its forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. Investor Contact: Eric Ribner LifeSci Advisors, LLC (646) 751-4363 [email protected]Daily Post Nigeria Overhaul educational system to align with industry needs- Zulum to Nigerian govt Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Overhaul educational system to align with industry needs- Zulum to Nigerian govt Published on November 23, 2024 By Shehu Usman Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s education system to address the disconnect between educational institutions and the needs of industries. The Governor made the call during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr Akintunde Sawyerr. Special Adviser to Borno State Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, in a statement, indicated that Zulum expressed concern that many graduates produced by higher institutions lack the necessary skills to drive innovation and technological advancement. He urged NELFUND to critically assess the issue and implement solutions that enable graduates to become self-employed rather than depend on limited job opportunities. “We have two major problems in our educational system: the mismatch between educational institutions and industries, as they do not communicate effectively, and the mismatch between the labour market and graduates, many of whom are unprepared to work in the industries,” Zulum stated. The Governor further tasked NELFUND to support entrepreneurship, technical education, and vocational training programs. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (Nelfund), Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, highlighted the fund’s mission which is to tackle the growing issue of students dropping out due to financial constraints. He noted that the loan is interest-free, with repayment set at 10% of the recipient’s income upon securing employment. 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Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has made headlines once again with his purchase of a second luxury apartment in Bengaluru's prestigious Kingfisher Towers. The apartment, located in the city’s central business district (CBD), was bought for Rs 50 crore, setting a record price in the city’s upscale real estate market. This acquisition highlights Murthy’s preference for premium properties and adds to the elite status of Kingfisher Towers , home to many prominent business figures. With the purchase, Narayana Murthy joins an exclusive list of high-profile owners in one of Bengaluru's most coveted residential complexes. Narayana Murthy buys luxury apartment in Bengaluru The luxurious four-bedroom apartment spans approximately 8,400 square feet and boasts five dedicated car parking spaces. Located on the 16th floor of Kingfisher Towers, the property was bought from a Mumbai-based businessman, with Sadhwani Real Estate Holdings facilitating the transaction. The price of Rs 59,500 per square foot marks one of the highest rates for residential properties in Bengaluru’s commercial hub. The purchase follows a previous transaction by Narayana Murthy’s wife, Sudha Murty , who bought a Rs 29 crore apartment on the 23rd floor of the same building four years ago. The Murthy family's increasing real estate investments reinforce Kingfisher Towers' reputation as a residence for the elite. About Bengaluru's Kingfisher Towers Kingfisher Towers, a joint development by Prestige Group and Vijay Mallya in 2010, is a landmark in Bengaluru's UB City. Built on the site of Vijay Mallya’s ancestral home, the 34-story complex spans 4.5 acres and houses 81 luxury apartments. Each unit averages 8,321 square feet and includes state-of-the-art amenities and expansive living spaces. The project initially launched apartments at Rs 22,000 per square foot but has since witnessed a significant appreciation in property value. Current rates reflect the exclusivity and prime location of the development. Prominent residents include Biocon’s Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George’s son Rana George, and other influential figures such as Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal and Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. Sudha Murty, and other notable buyers at Kingfisher Towers Kingfisher Towers has been the site of several high-profile real estate deals: Sudha Murty's purchase (2019) : Bought a Rs 29 crore apartment on the 23rd floor. Rana George's purchase (2022) : Acquired a Rs 35 crore apartment. Ajit Prabhu’s Embassy One Purchase (2017) : Purchased a 16,000-square-foot apartment for Rs 50 crore, setting a benchmark at Rs 31,000 per square foot. Kingfisher Towers features and amenities Residents of Kingfisher Towers enjoy world-class amenities, including: A stunning rooftop skyline view. Extensive parking facilities. State-of-the-art security systems. Spacious recreational areas. In addition to the opulence of the residences, homeowners pay approximately Rs 5 lakh in quarterly maintenance, underscoring the premium nature of the property. Also read | Airtel recharge plans | Jio recharge plans | BSNL recharge plans

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 9, 2024-- Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company that offers satellite buses, transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, today announced it has effectuated a 1-for-14 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of its Class A common stock (the “Common Stock”) that will become effective on December 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Company’s Common Stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “MNTS” and will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis at the opening of the market on December 13, 2024. The new CUSIP number for the Common Stock following the Reverse Stock Split will be 60879E309. The Reverse Stock Split was approved by the Company’s stockholders at the special meeting of the stockholders on December 2, 2024. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every 14 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding will be automatically combined into one share of Common Stock. The Reverse Stock Split will proportionately reduce the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock from approximately 31 million shares to approximately 2 million shares and the ownership percentage of each stockholder will remain unchanged other than as a result of fractional shares. The Company’s public warrants trading on Nasdaq under the existing symbol “MNTSW,” and outstanding equity-based awards and shares or share units issued under the Company’s benefit plans, including applicable exercise prices, will be proportionately adjusted. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Stockholders that would hold a fractional share of Common Stock as a result of the Reverse Stock Split will have such fractional shares of Common Stock rounded up to the nearest whole share of Common Stock. To effectuate the Reverse Stock Split, the Company filed the Certificate of Amendment to its Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, which was accepted for filing by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on December 9, 2024. There will be no change to the total number of authorized shares of Common Stock as set forth in the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended. Among other considerations, the Reverse Stock Split is intended to bring the Company into compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for maintaining the listing of its Common Stock on Nasdaq, and to make the bid price more attractive to a broader group of institutional and retail investors. Nasdaq requires, among other things, that a listing company’s common stock maintain a minimum bid price of at least $1.00 per share. About Momentus Inc. Momentus is a U.S. commercial space company that offers commercial satellite buses, in-space infrastructure services, including in-space transportation, hosted payloads and in-orbit services. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements which may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected filing of the Company’s Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and its management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance. 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In the HBO documentary “Surveilled,” Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow travels across the globe to investigate and expose the dark underbelly of the multi-billion-dollar advanced spyware industry. The film reveals that repressive regimes aren’t alone in using spyware to hack into citizens’ cell phones and computers clandestinely; democratic governments are also guilty of spying on unknowing individuals. “In recent years, we have seen a succession of Western democracies, where people really thought, “It can’t happen here” have these scandals where the use of commercial spyware technology spirals out of control despite constitutions in place that should prevent it,” says Farrow, whose most recent article for the New Yorker details how the Trump administration could expand the use of commercial spyware in the U.S. The article examines the Department of Homeland Security’s recently signed two-million-dollar contract with the Israeli spyware company Paragon. “A number of experts told me that the Department of Homeland Security acquiring this technology doesn’t necessarily mean, even if it’s intended for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), that it will only be used by ICE for immigration purposes,” says Farrow. “Not that we should lack concern about ICE marrying up Donald Trump ‘s promise of mass deportation with advanced spyware technology. But a lot of the privacy law experts that I spoke with told me that we should all really be concerned even if you don’t think of yourself as being in a vulnerable category. Even if you are not a politician, an activist, or a journalist, you are still looking at a situation where you might not know that you are being targeted until after the fact, and that’s another reason why it was important to me in this documentary, to tell the stories of innocent bystanders who are apolitical, who get caught up in these dragnets.” Farrow began reporting on the spyware industry after he was the target of cyber surveillance during his investigation into Harvey Weinstein that would help launch the 2017 #MeToo movement. “I came to (this subject) quite naturally in the course of being surveilled in various ways myself while reporting on tricky stories that pissed people off,” says Farrow. “It was personally frightening and devastating. It’s not just information gathering; there is a dimension of intimidation to it and, maybe even more consequentially, it shrinks the space for us to do our work as journalists.” Directed by Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz, “Surveilled” takes viewers inside the secretive industry while also illuminating how the digital spy business is reshaping contemporary concepts of privacy and power. The docu, which made its world debut at DOC NYC this month, examines ethical dilemmas that citizens and governments must now navigate in the brave new world of cyberespionage. Variety spoke to Farrow about Trump, the future of the #MeToo movement, and how to fend off being hacked. Farrow: I try to stay away from speculation other than talking about the capacities we have right now, the promises being made, and how those could collide in scary ways. We don’t know what will happen, but I do know that an array of serious privacy law experts are in a state of high alarm now looking at the fact that Donald Trump is making this promise of mass deportation. Also, the threats he is making to subject political enemies to tribunals and the idea he has conveyed that journalists who protect sources should go to jail have put privacy law experts in a high state of alarm (because) those promises become a lot scarier when married up with this kind of (spy) technology that his administration will have at its fingertips. It’s a huge concern. If we want freedom of expression and freedom of information, then we need to have privacy rights and devices that can’t be so easily compromised. We need to have checks and balances on these (spy) tools, and one of the big casualties when those checks and balances go away and when these devices are just a public space, and there is no room for private conversations, is journalism. I don’t want to see a reality in which the Trump administration makes good on what he’s saying about imprisoning people in our profession who protect their sources. Unfortunately, that reality becomes a lot more likely to transpire if this tech is used in an unfettered way. Write to your representatives and call them to say that you want accountability on this issue. While there are few complete defenses against advanced hacking technology, a daily reboot of your phone is something multiple tech experts have advised in the course of my reporting. I can’t give a satisfying answer to the question because the important part of my relationship with that reporting is that I really was just acting not as an activist but as an investigative reporter. The separate issue that you raised about Trump’s appointments, I think, is just linked to this wider pattern that we are seeing with those appointments, which has been described by very credible journalists in recent days as a trolling operation. Having people who have disregarded and flouted the very thing that the agency they are going to be running is designed to protect that’s happening over and over again. So, while it has a dimension of perhaps nose-thumbing at standards of consent and accountability around sexual violence, it is really just part and parcel with a moment in which this administration is coming in with a lot of evidence of a lot of different types of disregard for the rule of law. “Surveilled” is currently streaming on Max.

Syria’s prime minister said that most cabinet ministers were back at work on Monday after rebels overthrew President Bashar Assad. However, some state workers failed to return to their jobs and a United Nations official said the country’s public sector had come “to a complete and abrupt halt”. Meanwhile, streams of refugees crossed back into Syria from neighbouring countries, hoping for a more peaceful future and looking for relatives who disappeared during Mr Assad’s brutal rule. There were already signs of the difficulties ahead for the rebel alliance now in control of much of the country. The alliance is led by a former senior al-Qaida militant, who severed ties with the extremist group years ago and has promised representative government and religious tolerance. The rebel command said they would not tell women how to dress. “It is strictly forbidden to interfere with women’s dress or impose any request related to their clothing or appearance, including requests for modesty,” the command said in a statement on social media. Nearly two days after rebels entered the capital, some key government services had shut down after state workers ignored calls to go back to their jobs, the UN official said, causing issues at airports and borders and slowing the flow of humanitarian aid. Rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Golani, also met with Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi Jalali for the first time. Mr Jalali stayed in Syria when Mr Assad fled and has sought to project normalcy since. “We are working so that the transitional period is quick and smooth,” he told Sky News Arabia TV on Monday, saying the security situation had already improved from the day before. At the court of Justice in Damascus, which was stormed by the rebels to free detainees, Judge Khitam Haddad, an aide to the justice minister in the outgoing government, said that judges were ready to resume work quickly. “We want to give everyone their rights,” Mr Haddad said outside the courthouse. “We want to build a new Syria and to keep the work, but with new methods.” But a UN official said some government services had been paralysed as worried state employees stayed at home. The public sector “has just come to a complete and abrupt halt,” said Adam Abdelmoula, UN resident and humanitarian co-ordinator for Syria, noting, for example, that an aid flight carrying urgently needed medical supplies had been put on hold after aviation employees abandoned their jobs. “This is a country that has had one government for 53 years and then suddenly all of those who have been demonised by the public media are now in charge in the nation’s capital,” Mr Abdelmoula told The Associated Press. “I think it will take a couple of days and a lot of assurance on the part of the armed groups for these people to return to work again.” In a video shared on a rebel messaging channel, Mr al-Sharaa said: “You will see there are skills” among the rebels. The Kremlin said Russia has granted political asylum to Mr Assad, a decision made by President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on Mr Assad’s specific whereabouts and said Mr Putin did not plan to meet with him. Damascus was quiet Monday, with life slowly returning to normal, though most shops and public institutions were closed. In public squares, some people were still celebrating. Civilian traffic resumed, but there was no public transport. Long lines formed in front of bakeries and other food stores. There was little sign of any security presence though in some areas, small groups of armed men were stationed in the streets.Simone Biles Joins Snoop Dogg As Guest Mentor On 'The Voice'REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has ordered a third-party review into allegations of unprofessionalism and racism among doctors at Regina's hospitals. Read this article for free: Already have an account? 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Vladimir Putin has "boxed himself in" with his nuclear threats, according to a defense analyst. This comments come after the Russian President announced that Russia had deployed an experimental hypersonic ballistic missile in Ukraine . Dr Paul van Hooft of Rand Europe suggests that Putin's choice to use a weapon other than an ICBM - as Ukraine initially claimed - indicates a degree of "bluffing." He also noted that this is not a viable long-term strategy. Terrifying nuclear map shows areas where 75% would die if WW3 broke out Stephen Hawking's end-of-world prediction supported by NASA Putin stated that Russia 's Oreshnik missile targeted a military facility in Dnipro in eastern Ukraine , framing it as a response to Ukraine 's use of NATO-supplied long-range missiles, such as the British-supplied Storm Shadows. Putin highlighted the missile's advanced capabilities, precision, and speed, asserting that this action showcased Russia 's ability to counter Western military technology. However, Dr van Hooft questioned whether it truly makes a significant strategic difference, telling Daily Express: "Hypersonics were fairly hyped four years ago, but they are not particularly more or less dangerous than a ballistic missile. "They're actually slower than a ballistic missile in its terminal phase, but somewhat more maneuverable, though a Manoeuvrable reentry vehicle (MARV) would have some of those advantages as well." Evaluating Putin's goals, Dr van Hooft added: "It is a signal foremost. However, Putin has been trapping himself since the invasion by constantly raising the nuclear spectre. "One cannot bluff forever, as the threats lose their value. This seems to me - but I cannot read minds – as an escalation calculated to not irrevocably lead to nuclear use. "But the war continues, and it is becoming trickier to know how to signal." Dr van Hooft suggested that Putin was "running out of ways to sound menacing." The West reacted with alarm to the missile test, seeing it as a provocation and an escalation of the conflict. The US condemned the use of experimental weapons in a war zone, while NATO expressed concerns about the security implications of hypersonic missile technology. Analysts in the West highlighted that the test was a signal to deter further Western military aid to Ukraine . The deployment of the Oreshnik also renewed fears about the erosion of global arms control norms. Experts noted that hypersonic weapons are particularly destabilising due to their speed and maneuverability, making them difficult to intercept and raising the risk of miscalculations during conflicts. Russia 's announcement appears intended to project strength amid mounting pressures in Ukraine , but it has also deepened tensions with the West, potentially fueling further militarization and complicating prospects for diplomatic resolution.Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their babyThey were all exceptional – Mikel Arteta loved seeing Arsenal run riot in Lisbon

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Responding to a question from media personality Ruben Abati about his Christmas message to Nigerians, Tinubu reiterated his optimism for the coming year. “As we celebrate Christmas, I want to assure every Nigerian that 2025 will be a promising year. I seek your continued patience and support as we build a better future together,” he said. Tinubu’s message is a rallying call for unity and faith in the administration’s efforts to rebuild and strengthen the nation, promising Nigerians that brighter days lie ahead. NIGERIAN TRIBUNENoneVictory Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Smurfit Westrock Ltd ( NYSE:SW – Free Report ) during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 120,505 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,955,000. Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Private Management Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Smurfit Westrock during the third quarter worth approximately $9,405,000. Catalytic Wealth RIA LLC bought a new position in Smurfit Westrock during the 3rd quarter worth $520,000. M&G PLC bought a new position in Smurfit Westrock during the 3rd quarter worth $9,253,000. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in Smurfit Westrock during the 3rd quarter worth $542,000. Finally, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. bought a new position in Smurfit Westrock during the 3rd quarter worth $51,430,000. Institutional investors own 83.38% of the company’s stock. Smurfit Westrock Stock Performance Shares of SW opened at $56.65 on Friday. Smurfit Westrock Ltd has a 52-week low of $38.55 and a 52-week high of $56.99. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $48.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.48. The company has a market cap of $29.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 312.46 and a beta of 1.04. Smurfit Westrock Announces Dividend Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities analysts have commented on the company. Royal Bank of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and set a $58.00 price objective on shares of Smurfit Westrock in a research note on Friday, November 15th. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Smurfit Westrock from $60.00 to $64.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on Smurfit Westrock from $53.00 to $50.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on Smurfit Westrock from $66.00 to $65.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 31st. Finally, Citigroup began coverage on Smurfit Westrock in a research note on Wednesday, October 23rd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $57.00 price target on the stock. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $58.00. Check Out Our Latest Research Report on SW About Smurfit Westrock ( Free Report ) Smurfit Westrock Plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells containerboard, corrugated containers, and other paper-based packaging products in Ireland and internationally. The company produces containerboard that it converts into corrugated containers or sells to third parties, as well as produces other types of paper, such as consumer packaging board, sack paper, graphic paper, solid board and graphic board, and other paper-based packaging products, such as consumer packaging, solid board packaging, paper sacks, and other packaging products, including bag-in-box. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding SW? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Smurfit Westrock Ltd ( NYSE:SW – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Smurfit Westrock Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Smurfit Westrock and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed pitcher Joe Ross finalized a one-year contract on Monday. The 31-year-old Ross made 10 starts and 25 total appearances for the Milwaukee Brewers last season. He went 3-6 with a 3.77 ERA. Selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the 2011 amateur draft, the 6-foot-4 Ross has pitched in 123 career games across seven seasons with the Washington Nationals and Brewers. In his career, he has combined for a 4.19 ERA with 469 strikeouts to 170 walks. He's 29-34 with a 4.19 career ERA. Ross is the latest in an offseason of minor moves for the NL East champs. The Phillies acquired left-hander Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins and signed free-agent outfielder Max Kepler to a $10 million, one-year deal. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated PressPresident Bola Tinubu has firmly stated that he is not prepared to reduce the size of his cabinet. He made this clear during his first presidential media chat on Monday, addressing concerns about the cost of governance and calls to shrink his cabinet. Responding to a question about whether he plans to reduce the size of his cabinet to cut governance costs, President Tinubu explained his rationale for assembling a large team, emphasising that it was a strategic decision to ensure optimal performance and delivery of his administration’s goals. “I’m not prepared to bring down the size of my cabinet,” the President said. “I saw the need when I put them together. You don’t give somebody an assignment that they cannot fulfill. No. Nigeria is a large country.” The President reiterated that his focus is on achieving efficiency and effectiveness, which he described as the guiding principles behind the composition of his cabinet. He noted that the structure of his team was carefully designed to address the nation’s complex challenges, adding that the nation’s population plays a role in the cabinet size. “Let’s pay attention to efficiency. Efficiency and effectiveness are the hallmark of the philosophy behind that cabinet. I’m not ready to shrink a little bit of it. I need them,” Tinubu asserted. He added, “If you are to entertain over 200 million, just on entertainment, calculate how many stewards you will require. That’s just for entertainment, not the cleaners.” While acknowledging concerns about governance costs, the President’s response underscores his belief that a well-structured and capable team is crucial for achieving his administration’s objectives. His comments suggest that he intends to prioritise performance and results over downsizing, viewing his current cabinet structure as necessary for the tasks ahead. However, this position is likely to generate debate among Nigerians, especially those advocating for leaner government structures to address economic challenges. Melissa Enoch ‎ Follow us on:

London honored for supporting student mental health and eliminating barriers to care NATICK, Mass. , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Business Journal honored Uwill founder and CEO Michael London as part of its 2025 Innovators in Healthcare list . Honorees represent a cross-section of Boston -based innovators addressing some of the most urgent and pressing challenges in the health care industry. London is the founding CEO of Uwill , the leading mental health and wellness solution proudly supporting more than 3 million students at 400 institutions globally. Utilizing its proprietary technology and counselor team, Uwill pioneered the first student and therapist matching platform. The solution offers an immediate appointment with a licensed counselor based on student preferences, all modalities of teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, wellness programming, realtime data, and support. "It's truly an honor to be recognized among this incredible group of innovators," said Michael London , Uwill founder and CEO. "At Uwill, our mission is to break down barriers to mental health care, delivering immediate and accessible support to students worldwide. This recognition reflects more than innovation—it underscores our unwavering commitment to addressing a vital need for students everywhere." London is a recognized thought-leader and pioneer within social impact entrepreneurship, having created more than one billion dollars in company value throughout his career. In 2013, he founded Examity, a leader in learning validation and online proctoring. Prior, London led Bloomberg Institute, an EdTech start-up funded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg . Earlier in his career, he founded College Coach and co-founded EdAssist, both acquired by Bright Horizons Family Solutions. In 2019, he was a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award and held a position on the Massachusetts Governor's Commission for Digital Education and Lifelong Learning. Michael is a current Trustee at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is a Member of the Advisory Board at Babson College where he graduated with honors. He also received his MBA from Boston University . About Uwill: Uwill is the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students. As the most cost-effective way to enhance a college's mental health offering, Uwill partners with more than 400 institutions, including Princeton University , the Ohio State University , Santa Fe Community College , and University of Alabama - Online. Uwill is also the exclusive teletherapy education partner for the Online Learning Consortium and teletherapy education partner of NASPA. For more information, visit uwill.com . Contact: Brett Silk bsilk@uwill.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/uwill-founder--ceo-michael-london-named-innovator-in-healthcare-302338655.html SOURCE Uwill, Inc

Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against TrumpIn a significant economic development, Moody's upgraded Cyprus' credit rating to A3 from Baa2, as announced by President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday. This marks an open invitation to quality foreign investment, a move poised to create new employment opportunities in the nation. Christodoulides asserted that this upgrade is a testament to Cyprus' stabilized banking sector and disciplined fiscal strategies, aimed at fortifying the country's status as a reliable investment hub. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos noted that this is the first instance of such an upgrade by Moody's since the financial upheaval a decade ago. Moody’s credits the upgrade to Cyprus' prudent fiscal policies, which have yielded substantial budget surpluses. The agency predicts continued economic growth fuelled by foreign investment in technology, finance, energy, and tourism. Nonetheless, challenges persist, with potential risks from large project cancellations and increased public spending. (With inputs from agencies.)Texas files first lawsuit against out-of-state abortion provider

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants organization got exactly what it deserved in getting blown out by Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Giants were embarrassed in Sunday's 30-7 loss , taunted by Mayfield after a touchdown run just before halftime. And then they saw their fans walk out on them again when the Bucs extended their lead to 30-0 and sent New York (2-9) to its sixth straight loss. The losing streak is the longest for the Giants since 2019, when they dropped a franchise-record nine straight games to finish 4-12. That led to the firing of coach Pat Shurmur after two seasons. Third-year coach Brian Daboll is clearly in trouble, with the Giants guaranteed a second straight losing season. They were 6-11 in a 2023 season that featured a lot of injuries. Daboll, who denies he has lost the team, isn't the only one whose job is in jeopardy. General manager Joe Schoen is on the hot seat and so is this entire franchise, which is celebrating its 100th year. It's one thing to lose. It's quite another to give up, and that's what the organization did when it decided to bench Daniel Jones a week ago and then release him on Friday after the 27-year-old asked co-owner John Mara to let him walk away. While he wasn't playing well, Jones was the Giants' best quarterback. He gave them more a of chance to win than either Tommy DeVito or Drew Lock. Removing him from the picture was all but certain to make the Giants worse, even if it was a good business decision. If Jones was hurt and unable the pass his physical before the 2025 season, the team would have been on the hook for a $23 million cap hit. The problem is the players care about now. By getting rid of Jones and elevating DeVito to the starting role, the front office was telling the team it didn't care about winning with seven games left in the season. So the players gave a lackluster effort. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence called the team soft. Rookie receiver Malik Nabers said he was sick of losing. Left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor said he saw a lack of effort by some players. What they all were saying was they were angry at being betrayed. Money is never more important than winning, and the Giants made that mistake. At this point in the season? Nothing. The offense once again. The Giants have scored a league-low 163 points, including only 60 in six games at MetLife Stadium, where they are winless this season. They have scored in double figures at home twice. Daboll's team has been held scoreless in the first half in three of 11 games and it has been held without a first-half touchdown seven times. Daboll said he will continue to call the offensive plays. S Tyler Nubin. The rookie has had a team-high 12 tackles in each of the last two games. His 81 tackles for the season are just two behind team leader Bobby Okereke. RB Tyrone Tracy. The rookie leads Giants running backs with 587 yards on 116 carries — a 5.1-yard average for the fifth-round pick. But holding onto the ball has been a big issue. Tracy's fumble in overtime cost New York a chance to win in Germany against Carolina. He also lost the ball in the third quarter at the Bucs 5-yard line with New York down 23-0. It earned him a seat on the bench. LT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) and OLB Azeez Ojulari (toe) left Sunday's game in the first quarter. Chris Hubbard filled in at tackle and the Giants luckily got back DL Kayvon Thibodeaux this past week after he missed five games with a broken wrist. DeVito was banged up but Daboll expects him to start against the Cowboys. 10 — The Giants have gone 10 consecutive games without an interception, tying the NFL record held by the 1976-77 San Francisco 49ers and the 2017 Oakland — now Las Vegas — Raiders. The Giants and Raiders now share the single-season mark. A national showcase on Thanksgiving Day for the NFC-worst Giants at Dallas. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLBy MARC LEVY HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick on Thursday, as a statewide recount showed no signs of closing the gap and his campaign suffered repeated blows in court in its effort to get potentially favorable ballots counted. Casey’s concession comes more than two weeks after Election Day, as a grindingly slow ballot-counting process became a spectacle of hours-long election board meetings, social media outrage, lawsuits and accusations that some county officials were openly flouting the law. Republicans had been claiming that Democrats were trying to steal McCormick’s seat by counting “illegal votes.” Casey’s campaign had accused of Republicans of trying to block enough votes to prevent him from pulling ahead and winning. In a statement, Casey said he had just called McCormick to congratulate him. “As the first count of ballots is completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were heard, whether their vote was the first to be counted or the last,” Casey said. The Associated Press called the race for McCormick on Nov. 7, concluding that not enough ballots remained to be counted in areas Casey was winning for him to take the lead. As of Thursday, McCormick led by about 16,000 votes out of almost 7 million ballots counted. That was well within the 0.5% margin threshold to trigger an automatic statewide recount under Pennsylvania law. But no election official expected a recount to change more than a couple hundred votes or so, and Pennsylvania’s highest court dealt him a blow when it refused entreaties to allow counties to count mail-in ballots that lacked a correct handwritten date on the return envelope. 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BY Michael Grothaus2 minute read Shares in the semiconductor giant Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO) are urging in early market trading this morning after the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings, in which it revealed that its AI revenue skyrocketed 220%. At the time of this writing, AVGO shares are up over 20%, and with their rise, Broadcom is now the latest tech giant to surpass a trillion-dollar market cap. Here's what you need to know. Broadcom's Q4 2024 results What's interesting about Broadcom's Q4 results—especially with today's stock surge—is that the company didn't have a blowout quarter beyond all expectations. As a matter of fact, when it came to revenue, Broadcom actually produced less than many analysts expected for the quarter. Here are Broadcom's most salient Q4 metrics: Total Revenue : $14.05 billion (up 51% from the same period a year earlier) Semiconductor solutions revenue: $8.2 billion Infrastructure software revenue: $5.8 billion : $14.05 billion (up 51% from the same period a year earlier) Net income: $4.3 billion $4.3 billion GAAP diluted EPS: 90 cents While the 51% growth in total... Michael Grothaus

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SADLY, the world is full of starving people – and stuffed to the brim with ungrateful ones. The furore over the 40th anniversary “ultimate mix” AI version of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? shows us all that is strange, mad, bad and down-right pathetic about our Woke New World — one where we somehow manage to find fault in just about EVERYTHING. So now, a tuneful little ditty about raising a glass to everyone has been branded disgusting and evil and patronising and we-should-all-hang-our-heads-in-shame-for-ever-for-finding-it-nice-and-melodic. Or, even worse, we bought it. Because, apparently, our charity is doing more harm than good. First, British-Ghanaian Afrobeats star Fuse ODG said the lyrics “perpetuate damaging stereotypes that stifle Africa’s economic growth, tourism and investment [and] fuel pity rather than partnership.” This prompted Ed Sheeran to then chime in : “My approval wasn’t sought on this new Band Aid 40 release, and had I had the choice I would have respectfully declined the use of my vocals. READ MORE ON BAND AID “A decade on, and my understanding of the narrative has changed.” So Ed, a man who went to court last year to deny plagiarising Marvin Gaye’s song Let’s Get It On, complains about his vocals being used without permission. Hmmm. And now Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has suggested that while Sir Bob Geldof ’s humanitarian commitment is laudable, it is “frustrating to see our nation’s ancient history , culture, diversity and beauty reduced to doom and gloom”. Bob Geldof, pop’s wokest man — a chap who looks like he doesn’t shower, to conserve water — is being cancelled. By this logic, we should scrap all charity shops, all food banks, all charities, full stop, lest they be seen as “patronising” or, I dunno, part of the patriarchy. Most read in The Sun The term “white saviorism” is being bandied around, and anyone who downloads this latest re-release isn’t feeding young, malnourished children or distributing mosquito nets. Oh no, they’re patronising an entire continent. Bob Geldof , pop’s wokest man — a chap who looks like he doesn’t shower, to conserve water — is being cancelled. But as he pointed out, this song has raised almost £150million for relief in Ethiopia . (Fun fact: The only reason Ethiopia didn’t feature in the lyrics was because it contained too many syllables to fit the melody.) For those criticising it, what, precisely, have you done? How much money have YOU raised for charity? Sure, there are problematic aspects to Band Aid. Much of the monies raised got wasted and used inefficiently, and the global 1985 Live Aid concert reportedly helped line the pockets of Ethiopia’s corrupt government — something Bob has furiously denied. Brilliant endeavour The lyrics themselves aren’t ideal. Newsreader Michael Buerk intones: “This is hell on earth”, which seems both a little hyperbolic, and mean. If someone penned a tune describing my home as “hell on earth”, I’d be raging too. “There won’t be snow in Africa this Christmas time” is also, technically, not spot on — there will be in Ethiopia’s Semien Mountains — whilst “nothing ever grows, no rain or river flows” is a little insulting to the farmers of West Africa, who produce 70 per cent of the world’s chocolate-making cocoa. Sure, cynics might suggest some of the celebs desperate to get front and centre of previous single covers may have been self-serving, but so what? Whatever their reasoning, this is not a Captain Tom situation. No monies raised have been poured into a snazzy swimming pool out in Sir Bob’s garden. This was, and continues to be, a brilliant, well-meaning endeavour, and the reality is people are still starving and living in horrendous, grossly unfair poverty. Why pretend they’re not? Instead of turning our backs on a problem and hoping it’ll go away, shouldn’t we be praising something that spreads both cheer and some awareness? Izzard to tell: Who’s Eddie and who’s Denise? NOW, Denise Welch is a very versatile performer. The West End, Corrie, panto, Loose Women . . . there’s seemingly no end to her talent. But should the thespian well ever run dry, fear not Den, a career as a lookalike beckons. Over the weekend, a pop website breathlessly ran a story about American chat show host Ellen DeGeneres moving to the UK – accompanied by a pic of Denise. The previous week, another site wrote a gushing review of Hollywood actress Renee Zellweger’s “tour de force” performance as Judy Garland – beside a photo of Denise. In September, a regional newspaper excitedly wished US superstar Pink a happy 45th birthday – yep, above another photo of our Den. And, last but not least, Denise regularly gets mixed up with another star, one closer to home: Eddie Izzard. Still, you win some and lose some. SAD to read about the death of John Prescott , a rare breed of politician – genuinely passionate and memorable. A bruiser of a man, but one with heart, he liked a drink and, unlike many, never took himself too seriously. One year, at a Christmas party with my Labour-supporting former paper, I was dragged up to sing karaoke with John. From hazy memory, we performed a tuneless rendition of It’s Not Unusual and, to my horror , was later told I twerked him. RIP, Prezza x So, my dying wish... POLITICIANS remain divided on how to vote on Friday’s Assisted Dying Bill. For me, it’s really very simple. We put our beloved pets down when they want to die, we write wills when we’re alive because we like to plan for death, and we take drugs to combat whatever fresh hell – cancer, MND, dementia , etc – that Mother Nature decides to throw at us. So why shouldn’t we have the final word on Mother N by deciding when we die? I do not want to be hooked up to tubes, machines inflating my lungs and puréed vitamins coursing through my veins, while making the state – or whatever poor family I’m relying on – foot my bill. Because that’s not living. Sure, there are cases where it could be abused – but that’s for lawyers to finesse, to protect us all. Over to Times writer Caitlin Moran for the final word: “One of my greatest joys is walking away from a party I’m not enjoying. "Everyone should be able to say when they leave. “Let me call my taxi; let them dance when I sleep .” Trans tripe DONALD TRUMP reportedly plans to issue an executive order on his first day in office to ban transgender members of the military. It would cause around 15,000 active service personnel to be “medically discharged”. If ever there was a policy about cutting off your nose to spite your face, surely this is it. If he doesn’t like the idea of trans women serving, he should rethink his previous arguments that they have a physical, biological advantage. Surely this is precisely what any army would want? And at a time when the US is struggling with military recruitment anyway, to lose so many – presumably trusted, competent servants – seems mad. And is yet another example of persecuting a tiny minority for political point-scoring. KUDOS to Demi Moore for her latest film , The Substance , where she shows an absolute disregard for any personal vanity whatsoever. She plays an ageing TV aerobics instructor who injects an elixir of youth to give her back her 25-year-old self. It’s a cross between Death Becomes Her and Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. A drooling, sagging and collagen-lite Demi gives a fine performance in this very grisly satire. Walkie all the talkie BIASED I may be, or am, but this week’s Meme of the Week features my own flesh and blood . On Saturday night my pal Phil, a content creator and influencer, fed up with my desultory attempts to engage, decided to make my miniature dachshund Dora a social media star. Within eight hours, she had 100 followers (it’s a start, OK). The next day, a meme of a reel played to a backdrop of Carmina Burana: O Fortuna, featuring the dog being veritably dragged out for a walk, had received 10,000 views and counting. Messages started dripping in. “Welcome to the world of Dogfluencing!” read one, excitedly. “Dora is going to become HUGE,” said another new dogfluencer friend. Within minutes, Dora also had her very first offer of a brand collaboration. READ MORE SUN STORIES Yup, a dog nutrition company called Scrumpf asked to send Dora a range of herbal supplements to aid her digestion and keep her calm in the face of DHL workers, postmen and Chihuahuas. Granted, she’s yet to receive her first paid endorsement, but Rome wasn’t built in a day.

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Shares of Rokmaster Resources Corp. ( CVE:RKR – Get Free Report ) traded down 25% during mid-day trading on Saturday . The stock traded as low as C$0.02 and last traded at C$0.02. 396,000 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 182% from the average session volume of 140,187 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.02. Rokmaster Resources Stock Down 25.0 % The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 103.54. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is C$0.02 and its 200 day simple moving average is C$0.02. The firm has a market cap of C$2.45 million, a P/E ratio of -0.30 and a beta of 2.99. Rokmaster Resources Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Rokmaster Resources Corp., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in North, Central, and South America. It explores for zinc, lead, silver, copper, gold, and polymetallic deposits, as well as precious metals. The company holds a 100% in the Duncan Lake property comprising 35 contiguous mineral claims that covers an area of 3,929 hectares; and a 55% interest in the Big Copper property located in the Slocan Mining Division in southeast British Columbia, Canada. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Rokmaster Resources Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Rokmaster Resources and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .how to play blackjack 。

Heritage Global Inc. (NASDAQ:HGBL) Short Interest UpdateNamibians stood in queues for several hours to vote Wednesday in elections that could usher in the desert nation's first woman leader even as the dominant SWAPO party faces the strongest challenge yet to its 34-year grip on power Windhoek, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Nov, 2024) Namibians stood in queues for several hours to Wednesday in elections that could usher in the desert nation's first leader even as the dominant SWAPO party faces the strongest challenge yet to its 34-year grip on power. The South West People's Organisation candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, cast her ballot as soon as polls opened for the roughly 1.5 voters in the sparsely populated country. SWAPO has governed since leading mineral-rich to in 1990 but complaints about unemployment and enduring inequalities could force Nandi-Ndaitwah into an unprecedented second-round if she fails to garner at least half the . Also voting early was one of her main challengers, Panduleni Itula, a former dentist and lawyer who founded the Independent Patriots for Change party in and was optimistic it could "unseat the revolutionary movement". "We will there and to a new dawn and a new era of how we conduct our public affairs in this country," the 67-year-old told reporters. Itula took 29 percent of votes in the elections, losing to SWAPO leader Hage Geingob with 56 percent. It was a remarkable performance considering Geingob, who in , had won almost 87 percent five years earlier. is a major uranium and diamond exporter but not many of its nearly three people have benefitted that wealth. "There's a lot of mining activity that goes on in the country, but it doesn't really translate into improved infrastructure, opportunities," said independent political analyst Marisa Lourenco, based in . "That's where a lot of the frustration is coming , (especially) the youth," she said. Unemployment among 15- to 34-year-olds is estimated at 46 percent, according to the latest figures , almost triple the national average. - Second round? - For the first time in 's recent history, a second round is "a somewhat realistic option", said Henning Melber, of the Nordic Institute at the University of . It would take place within 60 days of the announcement of the first-round of due by Saturday. "The outcome will be tight," said self-employed Hendry Amupanda, 32, who queued since 9:00 pm the night before to cast his ballot. "I want the country to get better and people to get ," said Amupanda, wearing slippers and equipped with a chair, blanket and snacks. Marvyn Pescha, a self-employed , said his father was part of SWAPO's liberation struggle and he was not going to abandon the party. "But I want SWAPO to be challenged for better policies. Some opportunistic leaders have tarnished the reputation of the party, they misuse it for self-enrichment," the 50-year-old said. Frieda Fillipus, 31, also backed the SWAPO candidate. "The future is female," she said. Many voters queued for hours to reach the polling stations before their close at 9:00 pm (1900 GMT). "The process is so slow," said analyst Simpson , 36, who had waited for eight hours.

Elon Musk blasts Ben Stiller with shock slur after actor said 'woke' Hollywood is killing 'edgier' comedy Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com Follow DailyMail.com's politics live blog for all the latest news and updates By JUSTIN ENRIQUEZ FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 19:09 GMT, 27 November 2024 | Updated: 19:49 GMT, 27 November 2024 e-mail 15 View comments Elon Musk has blasted Ben Stiller , and even used a shock slur from the film Tropic Thunder, after the actor expressed doubts that the movie would have been greenlit in today's woke climate. The 53-year-old Tesla boss - who has been named as co-head of Donald Trump 's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) - took to his X (formally Twitter ) platform to take a shot at the 58-year-old comedy actor. Elon reposted an X user's screenshot of a DailyMail.com story about Stiller with the headline ' Ben Stiller says woke America killed "edgier" comedy ' along a photo of one of Ben's characters in Tropic Thunder named Simple Jack. The user captioned it: 'Says this..... Endorsed Kamala....' Elon referenced the 2008 film by captioning the repost: 'Damn he went full r***** [two laughing rolling on the floor while crying emojis]' The slur was not censored on the platform. Stiller's Simple Jack character was a mentally challenged farm boy who can talk to animals. Elon Musk (pictured in Beverly Hills back in May) has blasted Ben Stiller and even used a shock slur from the film Tropic Thunder after the actor expressed doubts that the movie would have been greenlit in today's woke climate. The 53-year-old Tesla boss - who has been named as co-head of Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) - took to his X (formally Twitter) platform to take a shot at the 58-year-old comedy actor The controversy began when Stiller, who directed and starred in the now-controversial comedy/action film, said 'edgier' comedy is 'just harder to do' now in an interview with Collider . When asked if a film like Tropic Thunder — which has since been labelled as racially offensive — could be made in the current environment, he replied, 'I doubt it.' Read More Ben Stiller says woke America killed 'edgier' comedy He added: 'Definitely not at the scale we made it at, too, in terms of the economics of the business.' 'I think even at the time we were fortunate to get it made, and I credit that, actually, to Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks. He read it and was like, "Alright, let's make this thing." It's a very inside movie when you think about it.' Stiller then referenced Robert Downey J r.'s 'dicey' role in the movie, which has been criticized for its use of 'blackface.' Downey Jr.'s character undergoes a fictional procedure called 'pigmentation alteration' to portray a Black soldier in a film. 'The idea of Robert playing that character who's playing an African American character, I mean, incredibly dicey,' Stiller said. 'Even at the time, of course, it was dicey too. The only reason we attempted it was I felt like the joke was very clear in terms of who that joke was on – actors trying to do anything to win awards.' Ben's Simple Jack character from the 2008 comedy film was a mentally challenged farm boy who can talk to animals Meanwhile, the controversy began when Ben, who directed and starred in the now-controversial comedy/action film, said 'edgier' comedy is 'just harder to do' now, in a new interview with Collider; he is pictured November 10 in West Hollywood The actor, who directed and starred in the now-controversial 2008 film, said 'edgier' comedy is 'just harder to do' in this environment, in a new interview with Collider; seen in a still 'But now, in this environment, I don't even know if I would have ventured to do it, to tell you the truth. I'm being honest.' Last year, Stiller staunchly defended Tropic Thunder — which also starred Tom Cruise , Jack Black , Brandon T. Jackson and Matthew McConaughey — and insisted he's 'proud' of the hit film after it was slammed by woke mob for Downey Jr.'s 'blackface.' Read More 'I make no apologies': Ben Stiller staunchly defends Tropic Thunder and insists he's 'proud' of hit film after it was slammed by woke mob for Robert Downey, Jr's 'blackface' He denied issuing an apology on behalf of his hit comedy after it was targeted by woke millennials for perceived racist undertones and offensive depictions of the disabled. The Stiller directed film about a group of hapless actors who are forced to fend for themselves after getting lost while filming a war movie on location in Vietnamese jungle was a global hit following its release in 2008. However, it recent years it's been considered racially insensitive in parts due to Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Kirk Lazarus, an Australian method actor who surgically darkens the pigment of his skin to play an African-American soldier. Stiller defended the film in a post on X (formerly Twitter) and insisted he has never apologized for his decision to develop the film from an original screenplay co-written by the actor and Justin Theroux. His admission was a response to one of numerous posts issued in defense of the film. '@BenStiller Please stop apologizing for doing this movie. It was and still is funny AF... Even funnier now with cancel culture the way it is. It's a MOVIE. When asked if a film like that — which has since been labelled racially offensive — could be made now, he replied, 'I doubt it' He then referenced Robert Downey Jr.'s 'dicey' role in the movie, which has been criticized for its use of 'blackface'; Stiller pictured in a still with Donwey Jr. 'Even at the time, of course, it was dicey too. The only reason we attempted it was I felt like the joke was very clear in terms of who that joke was on – actors trying to do anything to win awards,' Stiller stated; Downey Jr. pictured in a still 'But now, in this environment, I don't even know if I would have ventured to do it, to tell you the truth. I'm being honest,' he added 'Ya'll [sic] can just get over it. I was DYING laughing when I first saw it back in the day and so was everyone else,' the post read. In response, Stiller tweeted: 'I make no apologies for Tropic Thunder. Don’t know who told you that. It’s always been a controversial movie since when we opened. Proud of it and the work everyone did on it.' A second social media follower drew attention to an historic tweet from actor, posted in response to a lighthearted claim that Tropic Thunder should be banned after US snowboarder Shaun White dressed as Simple Jack, a disabled character in the film, for Halloween in 2018 . Commenting at the time, Stiller wrote: 'Actually Tropic Thunder was boycotted 10 years ago when it came out, and I apologized then.' 'It was always meant to make fun of actors trying to do anything to win awards. I stand by my apology, the movie, Shaun White, And the great people and work of the @SpecialOlympics.' Following its release the film sparked a coalition of more than 20 disability advocacy groups, among them the Special Olympics, to protest against its liberal use of the word "retard." More recently Downey Jr. has been targeted by woke millennials for his role as a white actor portraying a black character, despite the self-aware nature of Stiller's script and his decision to seek approval from the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) before it as released. The Stiller directed film about a group of hapless actors who are forced to fend for themselves after getting lost in Vietnamese jungle was a hit following its release in 2008 Last year, Stiller staunchly defended Tropic Thunder — which also starred Tom Cruise, Jack Black, Brandon T. Jackson and Matthew McConaughey — and insisted he's 'proud' of the film A second social media follower drew attention to an historic tweet from actor, posted in response to a lighthearted claim that Tropic Thunder should be banned His admission was a response to one of numerous posts issued in defense of the film Discussing the film in 2020, Downey Jr. admitted he had his own reservations about taking the role, which ultimately won him a 2009 Oscar nomination, before having a change of heart. 'I thought: "Yeah, I’ll do that. I’ll do that after Iron Man,"' he told The Joe Rogan Experience. 'And then I started thinking, "This is a terrible idea." 'I thought: "Hold on, dude. Get real here. Where is your heart?" My heart is a) I get to be black for a summer in my mind, so there’s something in it for me. 'The other thing is I get to hold up to nature the insane, self-involved hypocrisy of artists and what they think they’re allowed to do on occasion.' Donald Trump Ben Stiller Steven Spielberg Share or comment on this article: Elon Musk blasts Ben Stiller with shock slur after actor said 'woke' Hollywood is killing 'edgier' comedy e-mail Add commentRegional parties will continue to be future of Indian politics, says BRS

India’s Para Archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar created history by clinching the bronze medal in the mixed compound open archery event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.The duo secured the victory in a nail-biting match against Italy’s Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina, winning by a single point with a scoreline of 156-155.The Indian archers hit four perfect 10s in the final set to come from behind and secure the medal. The Indian pair also equalled the Paralympic record of 156 in the process. Sheetal Devi, at 17, became India’s youngest Paralympic medalist in history. She was the only female armless archer at Paris 2024. For 39-year-old Rakesh Kumar, his first Paralympic medal comes after years of consistency at the top level. He is a gold medallist at the Para World Championship and Asian Para Games. Rakesh Singh, a deaf judoka from Jammu, made the region proud by winning a bronze medal in the Judo category at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games-2024 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Rakesh, an alumnus of Samaj Kalyan Kendra’s School for Hearing Handicapped, was the only judoka selected from India to compete in these prestigious games, which took place from December 1 to December 8, 2024. He was part of a six-member Indian team that included two men and four women, participating under the banner of the All India Sports Council of the Deaf. Rakesh previously represented India at the 2022 Deaflympics in Brazil, where he secured 7th place in the individual category. He trained under Chief Judo Coach Suraj Bhan Singh at the J&K Sports Council’s MA Stadium in Jammu. Jammu and Kashmir’s promising and rising star in rhythmic gymnastics, Muskan Rana has brought laurels to the UT by clinching five medals in the Khelo India Youth Games 2024 held in Chennai. Muskan has bagged one gold, two silver and one bronze medal at the national championship making J&K proud with her exceptional sports talent. Moreover, Manya ofJ&K participated in FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup at Baku (Azarbaijan); Muskan Rana & Manya participated in 15th Senior Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships, Tashkent (Uzbekistan); and Ruddrakash Khanna participated in FIG Aerobic Gymnastics Suzuki World Cup at Yokohama Japan and Asian Junior Aerobic Gymnastics Championships at Hanoi, Vietnam; Vaibhavi Sharma participated in 20th Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships, Tashkent (Uzbekistan). Meanwhile, in a significant move to boost gymnastics in Jammu & Kashmir, the Gymnastics Association of J&K has sent three junior gymnasts namely Ruddrakash Khanna, Divyanshi Mahant and Riya Sharma-for advanced training at the Ho Chi Minh Gymnastics Academy in Vietnam, known as the hub of aerobic gymnastics in Asia. Kiran Wattal, President of the Gymnastics Association of J&K, stated that this initiative is aimed to improve the gymnasts’ performance and better prepare them for upcoming international competitions. Krupali Singh accompanied the RG Indian team for Seniors Asian Gymnastics Championships at Tashkent from 2-4 May, 2024. S P Singh accompanied the Indian team as Manager for FIG Aerobic Gymnastics World Cup at Japan. Kiran Wattal accompanied the Indian Gymnastics team as Head of Delegation twice in Asian RG Championships at Tashkent & FIG AER World Championships held at Pesaro Italy in 2024. The Department of Youth Services and Sports J&K created history by hosting 68th National School Games in four sports disciplines on the trot in a month-long event, involving over 4000 athletes and officials across India, while J&K Sports Council hosted 16 National events during the year 2024. This year the medal tally of J&K has increased in leaps and bounds and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a sporting hub. The Minister for Sports, Satish Sharma; Secretary to Government Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez; Director General Youth Services and Sports, Rajinder Singh Tara and Secretary J&K Sports Council, Ms Nuzhat Gul did all their best to take sports to new heights. Dilpreet Singh brought glory to India with a Gold medal at the 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship (2024) held at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Goa. Earlier, Dilpreet has the distinction of winning first Silver medal in Sub-Junior Nationals (2009), first Silver medal in Junior Nationals (2011), first SGFI U19 Gold (2015), first Senior Nationals Silver (2017), first Senior Nationals Bronze (2019) and first All India University Gold (2018). Ace Chess player of J&K became the 1st ever International Master in Abu Dhabi Masters Chess Tournament. He scored in total 5 International Master norms and became the 125th Indian to attain this prestigious title. Crossed 2430 (P.S. J&K’s highest ever) on the rating list and entered the top 80 players of India. Won his 7th consecutive State Championship. Represented India in more than 6 international tournaments and competed at par with Grand Masters. Soham now has etched his name in history as the first chess player from Jammu and Kashmir to achieve the prestigious International Master (IM) title. The 20-year-old crossed the significant Elo rating threshold of 2400 at the Abu Dhabi Masters 2024, cementing his place among the elite in Indian chess. Soham’s journey to the IM title has been marked by consistent progress and determination. He achieved his first IM norm at the Abu Dhabi Masters in 2022. The following year, he secured his second norm at the Hanoi GM Round Robin in Vietnam. His third and final norm came at the Odisha GM International in 2024. From being an Elo 2000-rated player in 2018 to surpassing the 2400 mark, Soham’s rapid rise over six years is a testament to his hard work and perseverance. A former under-18 national champion, Soham has shown exceptional dedication to his craft. He has been trained by prominent coaches such as Vivek Bharti from Jammu and Sumit Grover. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met S. Chandeep Singh, International Para Taekwondo Medallist and his family at their residence in Channi Rama, Jammu.The Lt Governor said the remarkable achievement of Chandeep Singh at National and International sporting events is a great source of inspiration for the youth. He also assured the Para Athlete all support from the UT administration. J&K fencers representing India made the nation proud by securing 1 silver and 3 bronze medals at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in New Zealand. Harshit Kohli won a silver medal in the Sabre team event; Shreya Gupta earned a bronze medal in the Sabre individual event; Chhavi Sharma took home a bronze medal in the Sabre team event while Sufyan Waheed Sohil won a bronze medal in the Epee team event. Shreya, in particular has been the outstanding performer for J&K from last many seasons. Former Divisional Sports Officer and well-known face in Boxing fraternity, Rajan Sharma attended the Paris Olympics as Technical Observer. He was nominated by Boxing Federation of India for his expertise, experience and outstanding contribution in the field of boxing. Two star Kabaddi players of Jammu and Kashmir namely Lucky Sharma and Aamir Hamid Wani were bought by Jaipur Pink Panthers for the prestigious Pro Kabaddi League. Lucky Sharma, hailing from Jammu, was auctioned for 13 lakhs, while Aamir Wani from Kashmir, was bought for 9 lakhs. Lucky has been a top performer in the Pro Kabaddi League before as well. The selection of this duo in the prestigious League portrays a picture of the functioning of the Amateur Kabaddi Association of Jammu and Kashmir. Ace sports administrator and former cricketer Ranjeet Kalra was appointed as Advisor for sports and youth affairs to the University of Ladakh. Kalra was instrumental in organising the IDCA’s T20 Deaf Indian Premier League at Jammu for specially abled cricketers. Kalra also had the rare distinction of being appointed as ‘UT Level Icon’ by the office of Chief Election Officer of J&K under the aegis of Election Commission of India with the aim to create voter awareness and to increase voter percentage in the 2024 J&K assembly elections. In recognition for his outstanding contribution towards sports Kalra in December became the recipient of Prof Chaman Lal Gupta ‘Khel Ratna Award’ The award was conferred by Lieutenant Governor Sh Manoj Sinha. For brilliant results and contribution to the game, Dhronacharya Awardee Kuldeep Handoo was appointed Chief Wushu Coach of India for the next term. The ace sportsperson and Sports Administrator has also been nominated for the prestigious Police Presidents medal in recognition of his invaluable contribution in the field of sports. Handoo has been instrumental in making Wushu Association of J&K and Wushu Association of India flourish. Representing India, J&K’s talented Volleyball Player Saqlain Tariq was adjudged as the best setter at the World Armed Forces Championship held in Iran. India got Silver medal in the event. Moreover, Payal Sharma became the first woman of Jammu and Kashmir who attended the Indian under 18 years Volleyball Coaching Camp at Bangalore. Mohd Tariq was the Coach of under-18 India team in Asian Volleyball Championship at Bahrain 2024. Deepak Dogra who has the distinction of representing J&K in Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, was sold by Chennai Singhams as an icon player for 6 lakhs for Season-2 of Indian Street Premier League (ISPL). Deepak was part of Srinagar Ke Veer in Season-1. Deepak performed very well throughout the last season. Atul Kumar Gupta was nominated as Head of Delegation of Indian Chess team for their participation in World Cadet Chess Championship at Montesilvano, Italy in Nov 2024. He was fully sponsored by the sports authority of India. Indian team got overall 3rd place among 83 countries. One U_8 player Divit Reddy Adulla won gold and one player Satvik swain won Silver Medal. He also attended the world championship match among other administrators between India’s D Gukesh and Chinese player Ding Liren at Singapore to cheer up and boost the Morale of D Gukesk who ultimately became world’s youngest Chess Champion ever. Ishaan Parihar clinched historic Gold in Taekwondo at 68th National School Games held at Dewas in Madhya Pradesh, while Ahtisham bagged 1st ever Gold in 68th National School Games in the discipline of Weightlifting and Anya Rakwal claimed 1st ever Bronze in the discipline Weightlifting in 68th National School Games. Jammu and Kashmir’s pace sensation Rasikh Salam was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 6 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction. 24 year old Salam entered the pool at base price of Rs 30 lakh, RCB and Sunrisers Hyderbad engaged in some intense bidding, after Delhi Capitals decided to use their right-to-match (RTM), Bangalore set to script Salam’s price at Rs 6 crore. He was picked by the Mumbai Indians in the 2019 auction, then joined the Kolkata Knight Riders and then Delhi Capitals in 2024. Abdul Samad will play for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, bought for INR 4.20 crore. Samad has consistently demonstrated his ability to play big shots. The Sunrisers Hyderabad gave him his first IPL contract after his exceptional domestic performances for Jammu and Kashmir. Umran Malik was acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The fast bowler was bought for his base price of INR 75 lakhs after going unsold in the first round. He made his IPL debut in 2022 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In 2022, he was the fourth-highest wicket taker in the season with 22 wickets from 14 matches.He has struggled with injuries in the last two seasons. He has been working on adding more variations to his bowling, including slower balls and yorkers. He is eager to turn things around in the upcoming season and help KKR win their second successive title. Speedster Yudhvir Singh Charak was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 35 lakhs. He represented Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2023. Chess prodigy Arushi Kotwal bagged Gold Medal in Commonwealth Rapid Chess Championship-2024 held in Srilanka. Arushi claimed the Bronze medal in Commonwealth Blitz Chess Championship-2024 held at Srilanka, Gold medal in North Zone Inter University Chess Championship held at Budhal Khand University Jhansi, Bronze medal in All India Inter University Chess Championship held at Marwadi University Rajkot Gujarat. Legends League Cricket was conducted smoothly and successfully for the second consecutive season in both the regions of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The event provided an opportunity for young cricketers to watch their heroes perform. Former Indian Test cricketers like Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina and a big number of legendary foreign cricketers were seen in action. J&K Sports Council coordinated with the organisers and made the event a grand success. Showing extraordinary soccer skills and good temperament, Jammu and Kashmir footballers made it to the historic quarter-finals in the prestigious Santosh Trophy and will lock horns with strong Kerala in the last eight stage. By making it to the Quarter-finals, Jammu and Kashmir has qualified for the National Games 2025-26 to be held at Meghalaya. Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council provided the team fantastic facilities and assistance to flourish at the national scene. Scripting history, Jammu and Kashmir Senior Women’s team sealed berth in the Quarter-Finals of the prestigious BCCI’s Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy. Led by skipper Jasia Akhter and headed by the Head Coach, Latika Kumari Sangwan, the Jammu and Kashmir team defeated the most formidable teams of the country to make it into the last eight stage. The Administrators and the Senior Women Selectors deserve appreciation for this historic performance of the team.'A BEACON OF HOPE': Bear Lake Memorial Hospital holds grand opening of new clinic in Garden City

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Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but $25 to $50 of the monthly cost. For Griffin, the hardest part of using the new drugs wasn’t access. It was finding out that the much-hyped medications didn’t really work for her. “I have been on Wegovy for a year and a half and have only lost 13 pounds,” said Griffin, who watches her diet, drinks plenty of water and exercises regularly. “I’ve done everything right with no success. It’s discouraging.” In clinical trials, most participants taking Wegovy or Mounjaro to treat obesity lost an average of 15% to 22% of their body weight — up to 50 pounds or more in many cases. But roughly 10% to 15% of patients in those trials were “nonresponders” who lost less than 5% of their body weight. Now that millions of people have used the drugs, several obesity experts told The Associated Press that perhaps 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to the medications. It's a little-known consequence of the obesity drug boom, according to doctors who caution eager patients not to expect one-size-fits-all results. “It's all about explaining that different people have different responses,” said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity expert at Massachusetts General Hospital The drugs are known as GLP-1 receptor agonists because they mimic a hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide 1. Genetics, hormones and variability in how the brain regulates energy can all influence weight — and a person's response to the drugs, Stanford said. Medical conditions such as sleep apnea can prevent weight loss, as can certain common medications, such as antidepressants, steroids and contraceptives. “This is a disease that stems from the brain,” said Stanford. “The dysfunction may not be the same” from patient to patient. Despite such cautions, patients are often upset when they start getting the weekly injections but the numbers on the scale barely budge. “It can be devastating,” said Dr. Katherine Saunders, an obesity expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of the obesity treatment company FlyteHealth. “With such high expectations, there’s so much room for disappointment.” That was the case for Griffin, who has battled obesity since childhood and hoped to shed 70 pounds using Wegovy. The drug helped reduce her appetite and lowered her risk of diabetes, but she saw little change in weight. “It’s an emotional roller coaster,” she said. “You want it to work like it does for everybody else.” The medications are typically prescribed along with eating behavior and lifestyle changes. It’s usually clear within weeks whether someone will respond to the drugs, said Dr. Jody Dushay, an endocrine specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Weight loss typically begins right away and continues as the dosage increases. For some patients, that just doesn't happen. For others, side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea force them to halt the medications, Dushay said. In such situations, patients who were counting on the new drugs to pare pounds may think they’re out of options. “I tell them: It's not game over,” Dushay said. Trying a different version of the new class of drugs may help. Griffin, who didn't respond well to Wegovy, has started using Zepbound, which targets an additional hormone pathway in the body. After three months of using the drug, she has lost 7 pounds. “I'm hoping it's slow and steady,” she said. Other people respond well to older drugs, the experts said. Changing diet, exercise, sleep and stress habits can also have profound effects. Figuring out what works typically requires a doctor trained to treat obesity, Saunders noted. “Obesity is such a complex disease that really needs to be treated very comprehensively,” she said. “If what we’re prescribing doesn’t work, we always have a backup plan.” The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The picture of who will be in charge of executing President-elect Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration and border policies has come into sharper focus after he announced his picks to head Customs and Border Protection and also the agency tasked with deporting immigrants in the country illegally. Trump said late Thursday he was tapping Rodney Scott, a former Border Patrol chief who’s been a vocal supporter of tougher enforcement measures, for CBP commissioner. As acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Trump said he’d nominate Caleb Vitello, a career ICE official with more than 23 years in the agency who most recently has been the assistant director for firearms and tactical programs. Related Articles They will work with an immigration leadership team that includes South Dakota Gov. ; former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement head ; and immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff. Customs and Border Protection, with its roughly 60,000 employees, falls under the Department of Homeland Security. It includes the Border Patrol, which Scott led during Trump’s first term, and is essentially responsible for protecting the country’s borders while facilitating trade and travel. Scott comes to the job firmly from the Border Patrol side of the house. He became an agent in 1992 and spent much of his career in San Diego. When he joined the agency, San Diego was by far the busiest corridor for illegal crossings. Traffic plummeted after the government dramatically increased enforcement there, but critics note the effort pushed people to remote parts of California and Arizona. San Diego was also where wall construction began in the 1990s, which shaped Scott’s belief that barriers work. He was named San Diego sector chief in 2017. When he was appointed head of the border agency in January 2020, he enthusiastically embraced Trump’s policies. “He’s well known. He does know these issues and obviously is trusted by the administration,” said Gil Kerlikowske, the CBP commissioner under the Obama administration. Kerlikowske took issue with some of Scott’s past actions, including his refusal to fall in line with a Biden administration directive to stop using terms like “illegal alien” in favor of descriptions like “migrant,” and his decision as San Diego sector chief to fire tear gas into Mexico to disperse protesters. “You don’t launch projectiles into a foreign country,” Kerlikowske said. At the time , saying they were being assaulted by “a hail of rocks.” While much of the focus of Trump’s administration may be on illegal immigration and security along the U.S.-Mexico border, Kerlikowske also stressed the importance of other parts of Customs and Border Protection’s mission. The agency is responsible for securing trade and international travel at airports, ports and land crossings around the country. Whoever runs the agency has to make sure that billions of dollars worth of trade and millions of passengers move swiftly and safely into and out of the country. And if Trump makes good on promises to ratchet up tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada, CBP will play an integral role in enforcing them. “There’s a huge amount of other responsibility on trade, on tourism, on cyber that take a significant amount of time and have a huge impact on the economy if it’s not done right,” Kerlikowske said. After being forced out under the Biden administration, Scott has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda. He has appeared frequently on Fox News and testified in Congress. He’s also a senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In a 2023 interview with The Associated Press, he advocated for a return to Trump-era immigration policies and more pressure on Mexico to enforce immigration on its side of the border.he traditional games on Thursday will open with , followed by and in the evening the day will close with , to start week 13 of the 2024 season. Quarterback will be looking to continue his streak of icy victories when he and the visit the at . Tagovailoa has thrown seven combined touchdown passes without interceptions in his last two games, home wins over the Raiders and Patriots, but against the Packers he could struggle to keep up that pace. One of the matchups to watch will be of the against the run defense: rushed for three touchdowns on Sunday and has seven total touchdowns (six rushing, one receiving) in his last five games, while the allow 106.9 rushing yards per game. In the background, the lead the series, but the Packers have won the last three meetings and six of the last eight. What day is the Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving Day game? The match will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Where is the Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving Day game? The duel will take place at in What time is the Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving Day game? Kickoff is scheduled for 20:20 ET/17:20 PT Where to watch Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day? Via streaming you can follow the game through and . Where to watch Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day in the USA? The match will be broadcast on the channel.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an “America First” national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year in February. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social account, and said “He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!” Kellogg, an 80 year-old retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence , was chief of staff of the National Security Council and then stepped in as an acting security adviser for Trump after Michael Flynn resigned. As special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will have to navigate an increasingly untenable war between the two nations. The Biden administration has begun urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of troops as young as 18. The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s February 2022 invasion and expects to send billions more to Kyiv before Biden leaves office in less than months. Trump has criticized the billions that the Biden administration has poured into Ukraine. Washington has recently stepped up weapons shipments and has forgiven billions in loans provided to Kyiv. The incoming Republican president has said he could end the war in 24 hours, comments that appear to suggest he would press Ukraine to surrender territory that Russia now occupies. As a co-chairman of the American First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, Kellogg wrote several of the chapters in the group’s policy book. The book, like the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025,” is a move to lay out a Trump national security agenda and avoid the mistakes of 2016 when he entered the White House largely unprepared. Kellogg in April wrote that “bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties.” Trump's proposed national security advisor U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) tweeted Wednesday that “Keith has dedicated his life to defending our great country and is committed to bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution.” Kellogg was a character in multiple Trump investigations dating to his first term. He was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 2019 call between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which Trump prodded his Ukrainian counterpart to pursue investigations into the Bidens. The call, which Kellogg would later say did not raise any concerns on his end, was at the center of the first of two House impeachment cases against Trump, who was acquitted by the Senate both times. On Jan. 6, 2021, hours before pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Kellogg, who was then Pence’s national security adviser, listened in on a heated call in which Trump told his vice president to object or delay the certification in Congress of President Joe Biden ’s victory. He later told House investigators that he recalled Trump saying to Pence words to the effect of: “You’re not tough enough to make the call.” Baldor reported from Washington. AP writer Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu has a strained right calfNEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ: SYM) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Symbotic, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/symbotic-inc . Investors have until February 3, 2025, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Symbotic securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and is captioned Decker v. Symbotic Inc., et al. , No. 24-cv-12976. What is the Symbotic Class Action Lawsuit About? 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US to Ukraine: Draft 18-year-olds to fight RussiaFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — As spontaneous celebrations rippled throughout the Los Angeles Chargers' locker room after their resounding 40-7 win over the New England Patriots, coach Jim Harbaugh grabbed general manager Joe Hortiz and wrapped him up in a bear hug. “Love you!” Harbaugh said. “Love you!” Hortiz responded. “Great job! Let's keep it going,” Harbaugh replied, finally loosening his grasp. The Chargers (10-6) are back in the playoffs. But the message is clear: They have their eyes on achieving much more. Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and Los Angeles locked up its second playoff appearance in three seasons with Saturday's victory. “We had a good opportunity tonight and we went out and took it," Herbert said. “We had a good plan. All week we knew how big of a game this was for us. Guys were dialed in, focused and we executed today.” It also secured the fourth postseason appearance in Harbaugh’s five seasons as an NFL coach, adding to the three he made during his stint with the San Francisco 49ers. “You talk to them and there's more to do,” Harbaugh said. “There's no coach who could have it better than to be coaching these players. Nobody. Maybe the only person would be future us, could have it better than us.” Herbert finished 26 of 38 for 281 yards to become the third player in NFL history with at least 3,000 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes in each of his first five seasons. He joins Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and Russell Wilson. Ladd McConkey had eight catches for 94 yards and pulled in TD throws of 6 and 40 yards. With a 10-yard reception in the second quarter, he passed 1,000 yards receiving for the season, making him the third Chargers rookie receiver to reach that milestone. JK Dobbins rushed 19 times for 76 yards and a TD. The Patriots (3-13) have lost six straight games, their second such losing streak of the season. They are now 2-14 the last two seasons at home. “We just didn’t play well enough in any phase of the game,” coach Jerod Mayo said. “No complementary football, and that’s what you get.” Asked if he thinks he is coaching for his job, Mayo said it comes with the territory. “I’m always under pressure and it’s been that way for a very long time, not just when I became the head coach of the Patriots," he said. New England quarterback Drake Maye finished 12 of 22 for 117 yards and a touchdown. He became the first rookie quarterback in franchise history with a TD pass in eight straight games. But he was sacked four times, and a second-quarter fumble marked his eighth straight game with at least one turnover. Los Angeles outgained New England 428-181 for the game. Maye briefly left the game to be evaluated for a head injury following a blow to his helmet in the first quarter. He was scrambling near the sideline on third down of the Patriots’ first possession when he was hit by Chargers cornerback Cam Hart, jarring the ball loose as Maye spun out of bounds. No flag was thrown on the play and Maye stayed down on the turf for several seconds before eventually getting up and jogging off the field. He initially sat on the bench before going to the medical tent for evaluation. He was replaced by backup Jacoby Brissett in the next series, which ended in a punt. But after further evaluation in the locker room and a Cameron Dicker 27-yard field goal put the Chargers in front 10-0, Maye returned to the game for the Patriots’ third series, at the 10:15 mark of the second quarter. Maye scrambled for 9 yards on his first play back, ending with him being hit by linebacker Junior Colson as he slid to the ground. Colson was flagged for unnecessary roughness. Five plays later, Maye mistimed a toss to Demario Douglas, causing a fumble that was recovered by Derwin James. The Chargers took over on the New England 24 and nine plays later, Herbert connected with McConkey for a 6-yard touchdown pass to put Los Angeles in front 17-0. Chargers: WR Joshua Palmer left the game in the third quarter with a heel injury. DB Elijah Molden limped off the field after a collision in the third quarter. He returned but was later driven off the field on a golf cart because of a shin injury. Patriots: In addition to Maye, CB Christian Gonzalez left the game in the second quarter to be evaluated for a head injury and was later ruled out with a concussion. McConkey, a second-round draft selection, also set a Chargers rookie record for catches, surpassing Keenan Allen, who had 71 in 2013. Chargers: Visit Las Vegas in their regular-season finale. Patriots: Host Buffalo next Sunday in their season finale. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

With an important regular-season finale ending a short week, Mississippi has watched its dreams shift from national success to perhaps something it certainly did not want on Thanksgiving weekend: An Egg Bowl that holds only regional significance and statewide bragging rights. After their third and disappointing defeat, the No. 14 Rebels will play Friday afternoon in their annual Egg Bowl matchup against rival Mississippi State in the intrastate series in Oxford, Miss. It will not be easy putting aside the catastrophic 24-17 loss at Florida last Saturday, a soul-crushing setback that all but ended any College Football Playoff aspirations for the most talented Rebels team assembled in a long time. Coach Lane Kiffin's team slid five spots to 14th in the latest CFP rankings. The offseason outlook was rosy when Ole Miss (8-3, 4-3 SEC) shelled out big NIL money and added the top portal class to fill a roster that won 11 games in 2023. But the Rebels repeatedly shot themselves in the foot Saturday against the Gators. Ole Miss' high-powered offense turned the ball over three times, went 3 of 14 on third down, failed on two fourth-down attempts, dropped five passes and missed a field goal. Before the game, ABC's broadcast noted that the Rebels had an 84 percent chance to make the CFP. Following the loss, that number dwindled to four percent. The only way the Oxford school gets in is if there is the repeated chaos of Week 13, one that talk show host Paul Finebaum called "the most SEC carnage" he had ever seen. The Egg Bowl has been played on Thanksgiving Day 23 times, including 2017 to last season, but Kiffin feels the afternoon start on Friday is an advantage. "It helps them to know that playoffs are still alive and they get kind of the first shot to show everybody on a national stage," Kiffin said Monday, "as opposed to a Saturday game where these people that make the decisions don't necessarily see all the games because so many are going on." For the second time this month, Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby will lead his last-place Bulldogs (2-9, 0-7) against a former boss. The 40-year-old head coach faced Tennessee and coach Josh Heupel, who had Lebby on his staff at UCF in 2018 and 2019, in a 33-14 loss on Nov. 9. Now he will face Kiffin, whom he was paired with in 2020 and 2021 in their first two seasons at Ole Miss when the school led the SEC in total offense. A frequent social media user who enjoys trolling others, Kiffin took a jab at Lebby and Mississippi State when the first-year coach was hired. "We've traded texts throughout the season and had communication," Lebby said Monday. "But no, not this week. He'll continue to find ways to have fun on social. That's who he's always been and who he'll always be." Ole Miss owns a 65-46-6 series advantage and has claimed five of the past seven matches, including a 35-3 "Egg Brawl" victory by the Bulldogs in 2018 that was later vacated. Another loss to the Rebels would give MSU its first winless SEC season since 2002. --Field Level MediaMinister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal reviews 'New Pakistan Country Partnership Framework of World Bank'

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The Dallas Mavericks face the Atlanta Hawks in a regular season game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 (11/25/24) at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream or fuboTV . You can also watch via a subscription to Sling TV , which is offering half off your first month. Here’s what you need to know: What : NBA regular season Who : Mavericks vs. Hawks When : Monday, Nov. 25 (11/25/24) Time : 7:30 p.m. ET Where : State Farm Arena TV : NBA TV Live stream : DirecTV Stream (free trial), fuboTV (free trial) *** Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press: Dallas Mavericks (9-8, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (7-10, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -2.5; over/under is 238.5 BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta and Dallas face off in non-conference action. The Hawks are 4-4 on their home court. Atlanta is fourth in the NBA with 29.1 assists per game led by Trae Young averaging 11.7. The Mavericks have gone 3-5 away from home. Dallas is ninth in the league scoring 116.2 points per game while shooting 47.9%. The Hawks are shooting 45.8% from the field this season, 1.0 percentage point higher than the 44.8% the Mavericks allow to opponents. The Mavericks average 11.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.8 fewer made shots on average than the 16.7 per game the Hawks allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Young is averaging 22.1 points and 11.7 assists for the Hawks. Daniel Gafford is scoring 12.4 points per game and averaging 6.5 rebounds for the Mavericks. LAST 10 GAMES: Hawks: 4-6, averaging 113.2 points, 46.4 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 10.4 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.7 points per game. Mavericks: 5-5, averaging 118.6 points, 45.5 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.6 points. INJURIES: Hawks: Cody Zeller: out (personal). RECOMMENDED • nj .com What channel is the Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks game tonight (11/25/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, C Nov. 25, 2024, 2:18 p.m. What channel is the Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets game tonight (11/22/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Nov. 22, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Mavericks: Dante Exum: out (wrist), Luka Doncic: out (wrist). (The Associated Press contributed to this report) Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop for the airline. The order, which prevented planes from taking off, was issued at the airline's request. The airline said in an email that the problem was caused by trouble with vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, a union representing American Airlines pilots, said the airline told pilots at 7 a.m. Eastern that there was an outage affecting the system known as FOS. It handles different types of airline operations, including dispatch, flight planning, passenger boarding, as well as an airplane's weight and balance data, he said. Some components of FOS have gone down in the past, but a systemwide outage is rare, Tajer said. Hours after the ground stop was lifted, Tajer said the union had not heard about any “chaos out there beyond just the normal heavy travel day.” He said officials were watching for any cascading effects, such as staffing problems. Flights were delayed across American's major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company. Out of the 3,901 domestic and international American Airlines flights scheduled for Tuesday, 19 were canceled. Cirium noted that the vast majority of flights were departing within two hours of their scheduled departure time. A similar percentage — 36% — were arriving at their destinations as scheduled. Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 3,712 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed Tuesday, with 55 flights canceled. It did not show any flights from American Airlines. Cirium said Dallas-Fort Worth, New York’s Kennedy Airport and Charlotte, North Carolina, saw the greatest number of delays. Washington, Chicago and Miami experienced considerably fewer delays. Amid the travel problems, significant rain and snow were expected in the Pacific Northwest at least into Christmas Day. Showers and thunderstorms were developing in the South. Freezing rain was reported in the Mid-Atlantic region near Baltimore and Washington, and snow fell in New York. Because the holiday travel period lasts weeks, airports and airlines typically have smaller peak days than they do during the rush around Thanksgiving, but the grind of one hectic day followed by another takes a toll on flight crews. And any hiccups — a winter storm or a computer outage — can snowball into massive disruptions. That is how Southwest Airlines stranded 2 million travelers in December 2022, and Delta Air Lines suffered a smaller but significant meltdown after a worldwide technology outage in July caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations even more disruptive than during slower periods. That is especially true for smaller budget airlines that have fewer flights and fewer options for rebooking passengers. Only the largest airlines, including American, Delta and United, have “interline agreements” that let them put stranded customers on another carrier’s flights. This will be the first holiday season since a Transportation Department rule took effect that requires airlines to give customers an automatic cash refund for a canceled or significantly delayed flight. Most air travelers were already eligible for refunds, but they often had to request them. Passengers still can ask to get rebooked, which is often a better option than a refund during peak travel periods. That’s because finding a last-minute flight on another airline tends to be expensive. An American spokesperson said Tuesday was not a peak travel day for the airline — with about 2,000 fewer flights than the busiest days — so the airline had somewhat of a buffer to manage the delays. The groundings happened as millions of travelers were expected to fly over the next 10 days. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 40 million passengers through Jan. 2. Airlines expect to have their busiest days on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations more disruptive than during slower periods. Even with just a brief outage, the cancellations have a cascading effect that can take days to clear up. About 90% of Americans traveling far from home over the holidays will be in cars, according to AAA. “Airline travel is just really high right now, but most people do drive to their destinations, and that is true for every holiday,” AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz said. Gasoline prices are similar to last year. The nationwide average Thursday was $3.04 a gallon, down from $3.13 a year ago, according to AAA. Charging an electric vehicle averages just under 35 cents per per kilowatt hour, but varies by state. Transportation-data firm INRIX says travel times on the nation’s highways could be up to 30% longer than normal over the holidays, with Sunday expected to see the heaviest traffic. Boston, New York City, Seattle and Washington are the metropolitan areas primed for the greatest delays, according to the company. —— Associated Press writers David Koenig, Mae Anderson and Mike Pesoli contributed to this report.

Joe Biden begins final White House holiday season with turkey pardons for 'Peach' and 'Blossom' WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has kicked off his final holiday season at the White House, issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in Minnesota. The president welcomed 2,500 guests under sunny skies as he cracked jokes about the fates of “Peach” and “Blossom.” He also sounded wistful tones about the last weeks of his presidency. Separately, first lady Jill Biden received the delivery of the official White House Christmas tree. And the Bidens are traveling to New York later Monday for an early holiday celebration with members of the Coast Guard. Bah, humbug! Vandal smashes Ebenezer Scrooge's tombstone used in 'A Christmas Carol' movie LONDON (AP) — If life imitates art, a vandal in the English countryside may be haunted by The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Police in the town of Shrewsbury are investigating how a tombstone at the fictional grave of Ebenezer Scrooge was destroyed. The movie prop used in the 1984 adaption of Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” had become a tourist attraction. The film starred George C. Scott as the cold-hearted curmudgeon who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve who show him what will become of his life if he doesn’t become a better person. West Mercia Police say the stone was vandalized in the past week. Megachurch founder T.D. Jakes suffers health incident during sermon at Dallas church DALLAS (AP) — The founder of Dallas-based megachurch The Potter's House, Bishop T.D. Jakes, was hospitalized after suffering what the church called a “slight health incident.” Jakes was speaking to churchgoers after he sat down and began trembling as several people gathered around him Sunday at the church. Jakes' daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband Touré Roberts said in a statement on social media late Sunday that Jakes was improving. The 67-year-old Jakes founded the non-denominational The Potter's House in 1996 and his website says it now has more than 30,000 members with campuses in Fort Worth and Frisco, Texas; and in Denver. Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by announcing plans Monday to hand more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death. Buffett has said previously that his three kids will distribute his remaining $147.4 billion fortune in the 10 years after his death, but now he has also designated successors for them because it’s possible that Buffett’s children could die before giving it all away. Buffett said he has no regrets about his decision to start giving away his fortune in 2006. At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting The reaction of those who defended “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump sounds almost quaint in the days of opinionated journalism. Doesn't it makes sense, they said, for hosts of a political news show to meet with such an important figure? But given how “Morning Joe” has attacked Trump, its viewers felt insulted. Many reacted quickly by staying away. It all reflects the broader trend of opinion crowding out traditional journalist in today's marketplace, and the expectations that creates among consumers. By mid-week, the show's audience was less than two-thirds what it has typically been this year. Pop star Ed Sheeran apologizes to Man United boss Ruben Amorim for crashing interview MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British pop star Ed Sheeran has apologized to Ruben Amorim after inadvertently interrupting the new Manchester United head coach during a live television interview. Amorim was talking on Sky Sports after United’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich on Sunday when Sheeran walked up to embrace analyst Jamie Redknapp. The interview was paused before Redknapp told the pop star to “come and say hello in a minute.” Sheeran is a lifelong Ipswich fan and holds a minority stake in the club. He was pictured celebrating after Omari Hutchinson’s equalizing goal in the game at Portman Road. A desert oasis outside of Dubai draws a new caravan: A family of rodents from Argentina AL QUDRA LAKES, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A desert oasis hidden away in the dunes in the far reaches of skyscraper-studded Dubai has drawn a surprising new set of weary world travelers: a pack of Argentinian rodents. A number of Patagonian mara, a rabbit-like mammal with long legs, big ears and a body like a hoofed animal, now roam the grounds of Al Qudra Lakes, typically home to gazelle and other desert creatures of the United Arab Emirates. How they got there remains a mystery in the UAE, a country where exotic animals have ended up in the private homes and farms of the wealthy. But the pack appears to be thriving there and likely have survived several years already in a network of warrens among the dunes. Pilot dies in plane crash in remote woods of New York, puppy found alive WINDHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a pilot and at least one dog he was transporting died when a small plane crashed in the snowy woods of the Catskill Mountains, though a puppy on the flight was found alive with two broken legs. The Greene County sheriff’s office says Seuk Kim of Springfield, Virginia, was flying from Maryland to Albany, New York, when the plane crashed at about 6:10 p.m. Sunday in a remote area. Officials believe the pilot died from the impact. The surviving dog was hospitalized, while a third dog was not located. The flight was connected with a not-for-profit group that transports rescue animals. New Zealanders save more than 30 stranded whales by lifting them on sheets WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — More than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand have been safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them by lifting them on sheets. New Zealand’s conservation agency said four whales died. New Zealand is a whale stranding hotspot and pilot whales are especially prolific stranders. The agency praised as “incredible” the efforts made by hundreds of people to help save the foundering pod. A Māori cultural ceremony for the three adult whales and one calf that died in the stranding took place Monday. Rainbow-clad revelers hit Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro’s pride parade RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thousands of revelers have gathered alongside Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro’s annual gay pride parade, many scantily dressed and covered in glitter. Rainbow-colored flags, towels and fans abounded among the crowd mostly made up of young revelers, who danced and sang along to music blaring from speakers. While the atmosphere was festive, some spoke of the threat of violence LGBTQ+ people face in Brazil. At least 230 LGBTQ+ Brazilians were victims of violent deaths in 2023, according to the umbrella watchdog group Observatory of LGBTQ+ deaths and violence in Brazil.Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights

As the war in Ukraine grinds on and Europe gets bogged down in its own troubles, post-Soviet states are reassessing their futures away from the aspirational and toward the practical. This comes partly from Russia’s illustration of what can happen to a neighboring country that takes an overtly anti-Moscow path. But it also comes out of the creation of many profitable new business opportunities, as Russia reorients its international trade to avoid sanctions via countries that are more friendly and accessible as conduits. The allure of the European Union, which once shone brightly throughout the region, also seems to have faded amid the bloc’s many political and economic troubles, as well as its failure to help Ukraine sufficiently to stave off the Russians. For instance, in Georgia’s recent elections, voters opted for the party that favored economic ties with Moscow over a pro-Europe opposition. “Average Georgians are more concerned with economic issues and maintaining peace than anything else – both of which rely on having better relations with Russia,” says Bryan Gigantino, a historian in Tbilisi. “Geography matters,” says Alexander Iskandaryan, a political scientist in Yerevan, Armenia. “While Georgia and Armenia aim for Europe, we know that Russia has to be taken into account.” Winds stirred up by shifting global realities are blowing across the former Soviet region, motivating some of those independent states to recalibrate their practical relations with Russia, even if that means postponing hopes of joining the European Union. And those winds are likely to be just a bit chillier in the wake of Donald Trump’s election as president of the United States. Many of the factors pushing some post-Soviet states into closer ties with Russia are long-standing ones , rooted in their common heritage as part of the U.S.S.R. for several decades. But the war in Ukraine has made it much more urgent. This comes partly from illustrating what can happen to a neighboring country that takes an overtly anti-Moscow path. But it also comes out of the creation of many profitable new business opportunities, as Russia reorients its international trade to avoid sanctions via countries that are more friendly and accessible as conduits. The allure of the EU, which once shone brightly throughout the region, also seems to have faded amid the bloc’s many political and economic troubles, as well as its failure to help Ukraine sufficiently to stave off the Russians. In the long tug-of-war between Russia and the West for the allegiance of post-Soviet countries, “slowly, pragmatism seems to be winning the upper hand,” says Vladimir Zharikhin, deputy director of the Kremlin-funded Institute of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Moscow. “Economic interests are becoming increasingly de-ideologized, and seen more as a matter of practical necessity. “For a long time economic self-interest was subordinated to the idea that Europe represents civilization, which must be reached by pushing away from Russia whatever the cost,” he says. “Now it’s clear that Russia is a big, strong market whose business these countries need, and it can’t be substituted by European dreams.” The most obvious example of this trend is Georgia, a small nation in the South Caucasus that was the first, more than 20 years ago, to stage a “ colored revolution ” to overthrow a pro-Moscow leader and declare joining the West its key strategic goal. Georgia lost a brief war with Russia in 2008, and spent several subsequent years having virtually no relations with its giant neighbor. In recent years, the ruling Georgian Dream party has moved to mend economic fences with Russia, while still insisting its long-term goal is to join the EU. But it has also begun requiring transparency from foreign-funded civil society groups , as many countries are doing, leading the EU to suspend the country’s accession bid and cut financial aid. The Georgian Dream party won October parliamentary elections with 54%, a result fiercely disputed by the opposition but affirmed last week by the country’s election commission. Despite ongoing protests, and criticisms of the vote from the West, the outcome seems likely to hold. Observers from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe had concerns about the elections , but noted that “voters were offered a choice between 18 candidate lists and candidates could generally campaign freely.” “Average Georgians are more concerned with economic issues and maintaining peace than anything else – both of which rely on having better relations with Russia,” says Bryan Gigantino, a historian and lecturer at the Georgian American University in Tbilisi. He says the Georgian Dream party is not particularly “pro-Russian,” as its critics often claim, but is seeking to navigate the difficult middle ground between East and West, while maximizing benefits for Georgia. “This line of thinking is also common among some political forces in Europe, which explains why Georgian Dream aligns so strongly with Hungary,” whose prime minister, Viktor Orbán, was the first foreign leader to visit Georgia after the election, says Mr. Gigantino. Mr. Trump may be more understanding of this pragmatic attitude as well. Improving the very bad current relations between Washington and Tbilisi hinges on the hope that “a Trump administration would be open to a relationship that is more transactional, and less dependent on abstract and ever-changing values,” Mr. Gigantino adds. The shifting mood is also visible in tiny Moldova. There pro-Western voters narrowly won a referendum in October on prioritizing the country’s EU membership, while pro-Western president Maia Sandu won against a candidate who espoused a Georgian-style pragmatic approach to relations with the West and Russia by a smaller margin than expected in November. Many were shocked at the tight nature of both victories. Charges of Russian meddling, including allegations of vote-buying by a Moldovan oligarch on the lam in Russia, could have substance. Barely a year earlier polls had found almost two-thirds support for EU membership , while the referendum only passed after votes from Moldova’s diaspora in the West were counted. Unlike Georgia, Moldova has large Russian-speaking populations, including the ethnically Turkic region of Gagauzia, which is home to about 5% of Moldovans, and the breakaway republic of Transnistria , a long strip along the Ukrainian border with another 10%. They tend to favor the direction Georgia has taken with Moscow. “Most of the people in those Russian-speaking areas do not like the fact that Moldova joined the anti-Russian sanctions,” says Alexander Corinenco, an independent political scientist in the capital of Chișinău. “They look at Georgia and see the politics they are pursuing is more in our national interests, while they think that Moldovan leaders just want to cozy up with Europe. In Gagauzia, the local leaders congratulated Trump very publicly on his victory, because they hope it signals a change in the political direction.” Similar trends can be seen in other post-Soviet states, such as Armenia and Kazakhstan, where post-Soviet links to the West remain strong, but the economic pull of Russia is a factor that cannot be evaded. “Geography matters,” says Alexander Iskandaryan, director of the independent Caucasus Institute in Yerevan, Armenia. “While Georgia and Armenia aim for Europe, we know that Russia has to be taken into account. “European values may be popular, especially among the youth, but Armenian business depends heavily on the Russian market, and cooperation is growing,” he says. “Politics is one thing, and import-export figures are quite another. For Armenia, both Russia and the West matter, and neither can be ignored.”MOLLY-MAE Hague has shared a brand new update about her fashion brand Maebe. The social media star faced major backlash recently after fans were left disappointed at failing to get their hands on the pieces amid with Molly herself admitting stock issues were "frustrating". 3 Molly-Mae Hague has shared a brand new Maebe update Credit: Instagram 3 The star is launching three brand new T-shirts after facing backlash over stock Credit: Instagram It caused her to tell her fans that she would be working hard to improve the brand's stock levels in the New Year but it appears as though the mum-of-one has managed to sort it earlier. In a new update on the Maebe Instagram account, it was revealed that the brand had THREE brand new T-shirts available for sale. The Power Tee comes in three different colours - Black, White and Wine , a deep red colour. The T-shirts are already available to purchase with Molly's fans likely desperate to get their hands on the garments amid the recent issues. Read More on Molly-Mae Family Time Molly-Mae reveals how she co-parented Bambi with Tommy Fury over Christmas all change Molly-Mae reveals she’s having Botox again - two years after ‘make-under’ The Love Island alum, 25, launched Maebe - her quality range of staples including boxy jackets, adjustable-waist jeans and short-sleeve knit tops - earlier this year. Huge fan demand saw the garments sell-out completely in 24 minutes - while others took aim at the price point and quality. Molly recently took to her Instagram comments section as fans talked of their struggles to get their hands on the garments , which combine comfort with style. One potential buyer put: "I've never been interested quite frankly. Most read in Celebrity baby joy Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan announce she's pregnant with first baby NEIL BY MOUTH Moment Rangers hero says he needs RESCUED on live TV during Motherwell clash GER OUT Moment raging Rangers fans BOO their own players and say 'go away' at Motherwell WELL 2 GERS 2 Shambolic display leaves Clement on brink as horror Christmas week continues "It's very over-priced for what it is, but I genuinely just liked the set! "It's a rubbish experience, it's just a game of whoever can type the fastest or who has their details saved, most shops allow you a bit of time to check out." Molly Mae says Bambi cried for two days straight and ‘hated’ lapland UK The YouTube star - who already owns fake tan brand Filter - then directly commented underneath. In a candid reply she wrote: "I couldn't agree with you more on the stock front, it's really frustrating. "Unfortunately I just didn't back myself enough when we planned these quantities a very long time ago. "I promise you this is something I am in total agreement with you on and it's something that in the New Year we will improve upon now that we have an understanding of the demand. "I'm really sorry you feel let down - I'm learning as I go and will make this a better buying experience for you as soon as we can." A Molly-Mae fan's opinion on the Maebe range, and its prices EVER since Molly-Mae Hague, 25, walked into the Love Island villa back in 2019, I’ve always been a mega fan. After hearing the news that she was coming out with a fashion brand, of course I was excited. But as much as I hate to admit it, I’m disappointed. I understand that she’s launched Maebe as a more high class brand. I know it’s not going to be Shein quality. But with prices varying from £35 to £140, I’m definitely not impressed. Maebe’s “ultimate blazer” is priced at an eye-watering £140, whilst a very simple, plain white tee is a whopping £35. Not only this, but the “contour popper top” is £50, and a seemingly boring white shirt will set you back a whopping £65. And if that wasn’t bad enough, £90 for a pair of jeans? I understand paying £50 for a pair of good quality denims, but £90?! That’s incredibly steep considering you can get Levi’s, a well-established brand that’s been going for donkey years, for just a tenner more. So, will I be buying anything from Maebe? The only thing I can say to that is Maebe (definitely) not. by Abigail Wilson, Senior Digital Writer 3 She launched the brand earlier this year Credit: instagram/maebe

De'Vondre Campbell won't be part of the 49ers after his refusal to enter a game, Kyle Shanahan saysBRISBANE, Calif., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tempest Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TPST), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class1 targeted and immune-mediated therapeutics to fight cancer, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted one employee nonqualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 9,450 shares of its common stock under the Company’s 2023 Inducement Plan. The stock options will vest over a four-year period, with 25% of each of the options vesting on the first anniversary of such employee’s start date, and 1/48th of the total shares vesting monthly thereafter, subject to continued employment on each vesting date. About Tempest Therapeutics Tempest Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a diverse portfolio of small molecule product candidates containing tumor-targeted and/or immune-mediated mechanisms with the potential to treat a wide range of tumors. The company’s novel programs range from early research to later-stage investigation in a randomized global study in first-line cancer patients. Tempest is headquartered in Brisbane, California. More information about Tempest can be found on the company’s website at www.tempesttx.com . Investor & Media Contacts: Sylvia Wheeler Wheelhouse Life Science Advisors swheeler@wheelhouselsa.com Aljanae Reynolds Wheelhouse Life Science Advisors areynolds@wheelhouselsa.com 1 If approved by the FDAoffline blackjack 。

Strategies North visits Valemount business ownersLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams faced fourth-and-5 at the Buffalo 35 with a 38-35 lead and just under four minutes to play Sunday in their high-octane showdown with the Bills. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams faced fourth-and-5 at the Buffalo 35 with a 38-35 lead and just under four minutes to play Sunday in their high-octane showdown with the Bills. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams faced fourth-and-5 at the Buffalo 35 with a 38-35 lead and just under four minutes to play Sunday in their high-octane showdown with the Bills. Sean McVay is often a conservative coach, and it would not have been surprising to see him try a long field goal, or even punt. He kept his offense on the field, and Matthew Stafford calmly went through his progression before finding Tutu Atwell across the middle for an 11-yard gain that played a major role in the Rams’ ability to hold on for a season-altering, 44-42 victory over the powerhouse Bills. “We felt like we needed to make it a two-possession game,” McVay said Monday. “They were rolling. We talked about aggressively going to win that game. ... It was just a reflection of the confidence in that group and what we felt like we needed to do to be able to win the game.” The Rams offense has earned the confidence McVay showed in it at that crucial moment. That unit hasn’t always been good this season, entering last weekend rated just 18th in the league, but the Rams finally are mostly healthy heading down the stretch — and Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams are again playing at last season’s Pro Bowl level. That was bad news for Buffalo, and it could mean trouble for the rest of the NFC if the Rams (7-6) can keep scoring like this. Los Angeles will hope to keep this offensive momentum on a short week heading to San Francisco on Thursday night. Nacua said it was “fantastic being able to feel like, man, this is what it feels like when the Rams are moving and connecting on all cylinders.” Los Angeles had six scoring drives of at least 65 yards while racking up 457 yards against Buffalo. Stafford had a season-high 320 yards passing, while Nacua had another spectacular game with 162 yards receiving and two touchdowns along with 16 yards rushing and another TD on five carries. Incredibly, it was the Rams’ first 40-point game with Stafford behind center. Thanks to that stellar offensive performance, the Rams are above .500 for the first time all season and just one game back of Seattle (8-5) in the NFC West after winning six of their past eight games. A team that appeared to be headed for a grim season after a 1-4 start is still firmly in the playoff race, also trailing Washington (8-5) by just one game for the final wild-card spot. “It’s cool to be able to play meaningful football in December,” said McVay, who led the Rams to five playoff berths in his first seven seasons. “You never take that for granted.” What’s working The offense hummed largely because it went 11 of 15 on third downs. That’s the Rams’ highest success rate in a game since 2001 — and don’t forget that crucial fourth down conversion, either. What needs help Few teams can stop Josh Allen, but the Rams’ defense didn’t come close. The defensive backs particularly struggled, from Darious Williams getting beaten repeatedly in coverage to Quentin Lake’s 34-yard pass-interference penalty in the final moments. Two weeks after Philadelphia dropped 481 yards at SoFi Stadium, Buffalo had 445 to push the Rams down to 26th in total defense entering Monday. Stock up The Rams’ offensive line has struggled mightily at times this season, but it allowed no sacks and just three hits on Stafford while clearing the way for 137 yards rushing. With full health, the line is no longer a liability. Stock down Edge rusher Byron Young had a rough outing that included two penalties on Buffalo’s first drive — an egregious late hit on Allen and a defensive offside that negated a 2-yard Bills loss on second down from the LA 1. The Rams’ overall defensive discipline was repeatedly poor, and it cost them. Injuries CB Cobie Durant has a bruised lung, McVay revealed Monday. The Rams are uncertain whether it will prevent him from playing Thursday. Durant has started all 13 games this season. ... WR Demarcus Robinson sprained his shoulder against Buffalo, but kept playing. Key number Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 1 — The numbers of NFL games played with two teams scoring at least 40 points and making no turnovers. The Rams and Bills made history. Next steps The 49ers haven’t been this vulnerable in four years, but Kyle Shanahan has had McVay’s number throughout their careers — notwithstanding the Rams’ 27-24 comeback win in September when both teams’ top offensive playmakers were all injured. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL Advertisement AdvertisementLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The ball bounced through KaVonte Turpin's legs and stopped at the 1-yard line. He picked it up, made a spin move and was off to the races. Turpin's 99-yard kickoff return touchdown was the highlight of the Dallas Cowboys' 34-26 win at Washington on Sunday that ended their losing streak at five. That came with just under three minutes left, and then Juanyeh Thomas returned an onside kick for a TD to provide a little happiness in the middle of a lost season. "Feels good to win," coach Mike McCarthy said. “It’s been a minute.” Chauncey Golston ripping the ball out of Brian Robinson Jr.'s hands for what counted as an interception of Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and Donovan Wilson forcing a fumble of John Bates earlier in the game helped put the Cowboys in position to make it a game, as did the play of Cooper Rush. Turpin's monster return after initially muffing the retrieval had everyone buzzing. "He did that for timing," McCarthy said. “That was part of the plan. He’s a special young man. Obviously a huge play for us.” Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves, the All-Pro special teams selection two seasons ago, was the first one down the field and blamed himself for not tackling Turpin when he had the chance. “I’ve made that play 100 times,” Reaves said. “I didn’t make it today, and it cost us the game.” Turpin's spin move will likely be replayed over and over — and not stopped by many. Receiver CeeDee Lamb called it “his escape move” because Turpin has been showing it off in practice. “I know I can just get them going one way and then spin back the other way,” Turpin said. "That’s just one of my moves when I’m in trouble and I've got nowhere to go: something nobody ever seen before.” In a wacky finish that McCarthy likened to a game of Yahtzee, Thomas' return was almost as unexpected. It came with 14 seconds left after Washington kicker Austin Seibert missed the extra point following Daniels' 86-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin to leave Dallas up 27-26. “I kind of waited a second and I was like: ‘Should I try? Should I try?’” Thomas said. “I said, ‘I think I’m gonna score the ball,’ so just ran and I scored.” The Cowboys' playoff odds are still incredibly long at 4-7, but with the New York Giants coming to town next for the traditional Thanksgiving Day game at Dallas, players are willing to dream after winning for the first time since Oct. 6. “Lot of games left,” said Rush, who threw two TD passes. “Pretty insane. ... I think both sides of the ball and special teams picked each other up all game. I think it was a full team effort. Finally picking each other up like we’re supposed to.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Data analytics firm Palantir Technologies and defense tech company Anduril Industries have partnered to use defense data for artificial intelligence training , the companies said on Friday. The partnership will leverage Palantir's AI platform to structure, label and prepare defense data for training to deploy those models onto national security systems, while Anduril's systems will aid in the retention and distribution of government defense data. Companies across sectors have increasingly shifted focus toward AI to automate their workflows. However, its application in defense is still nascent, as data needed to train models in the sector is sometimes sensitive. "US companies are developing world-leading models but struggling to deploy them at scale with government partners for defense applications," the companies said. 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Alex Gault, Watertown Daily Times, N.Y. (TNS) A special election still hasn’t been formally called for New York’s 21st Congressional District, but that isn’t stopping Upstate New York businessman Anthony T. Constantino from starting his campaign for the House seat. Constantino, 42, is a businessman and somewhat recent political activist — he runs Sticker Mule, a well-known printing, labeling and manufacturing company based in Amsterdam, Montgomery County. Constantino is also a recent feature in national headlines — he’s a big fan of President-elect Donald Trump, and recently got attention for putting a large Vote for Trump sign on his company’s factory in downtown Amsterdam. The 100-foot sign, lit day and night, can be seen from the New York State Thruway, and led to a court fight between Constantino and Amsterdam elected officials who believed the sign violated city ordinances. The state courts sided with Constantino, who has vowed to keep the sign up in perpetuity going forward. Constantino bills himself as a local tech CEO, and said he wasn’t heavily involved in politics before Trump entered the political world, although he’s supported Trump and donated to him in 2016. “I was one of the first people to get canceled,” he said in an interview at his factory. “I supported him when [he] was candidate Trump, made a $500 donation, and I got canceled for it.” Constantino said someone on social media discovered he had made the donation, which is a matter of public record, and took to the internet to denounce Constantino. At the time, Sticker Mule had become an established name in the branding and merchandising world. The company was a leader in labelmaking, T-shirt screenprinting and sticker making. Plenty of politically involved groups, including a number of campaigns for federal office, use Sticker Mule products, and some people spoke out against Constantino for supporting a candidate who, at the time, seemed to be unlikely to win. He did, and although Constantino continued supporting Trump through his first term and second run for the office, he stayed relatively quiet. He even registered as a Democrat to assist a friend in a primary campaign for Albany city mayor, although he has since registered as a Republican. Constantino reengaged with national politics after the first assassination attempt on the president-elect, while he spoke at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July. That’s when he put up the sign on his factory in Amsterdam, and when he sent out a letter in support of Trump to the Sticker Mule customer list — a move that garnered more backlash from some customers who said they felt it was an inappropriate use of their information. Constantino said he felt it was important to speak up then, because the stakes of the political disagreements in the U.S. had hit a fever pitch. “It gone to the point where bullets are flying, I want to do something as a citizen to try to fix this situation,” he said. “I decided the best way was simply to admit I support him.” And now, Constantino is eyeing a shot at boosting his influence even more, representing Northern New York in Congress. He’s got a similar early background to longtime Rep. Elise M. Stefanik , R-Schuylerville, who is slated to become the Trump White House’s U.N. ambassador next year. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) AP Constantino is two years older than Stefanik, and attended the Albany Academy for Boys, the brother school of the congresswoman’s alma mater, the Albany Academy for Girls. He said he’s stayed in touch with the congresswoman and recently discussed his campaign with her. A spokesperson for Stefanik didn’t respond to a request for comment on that discussion. When news that Stefanik was to vacate her seat came through, Constantino said he started getting calls from a number of people in his orbit, urging him to run for the seat. It’s not a traditional campaign by any means — in a special election, there is no primary race. Instead, for both Republicans and Democrats, the party chairs in each of the counties vote on a candidate, with their votes weighted by their proportion of the party’s total registered voters in the district. Constantino said he’s starting his campaign by speaking to each of the 15 Republican committee chairs, starting with his home county and moving north and west over the coming weeks. He has some competition in that process. People with knowledge of discussions have said that state Sens. Daniel G. Stec, R-Queensbury and Jacob Ashby, R-Rensselaer, Assemblymen Chris L. Tague, R-Catskill, and Robert J. Smullen, R-Herkimer, Rensselaer County Executive Steven F. McLaughlin, outgoing Rep. Marcus J. Molinaro, R-Tivoli, and a handful of local business leaders are considering running as well. If he gets the party’s support and their nomination in the special election, he said he’ll be campaigning on his tech and marketing background, trying to bring a new energy to the race for Congress in a region that has handily reelected its incumbent congressperson for a decade by wider and wider margins each time. “I’m going to do things that people have never seen before,” he said. He’s pledged to sink $2.6 million of his own money into his campaign — money he made by buying stock in Tesla after Elon Musk bought X, formerly Twitter, and investors showed concerns over the company’s strength. Constantino sees himself as similar to big name tech CEOs like Musk, OpenAI’s Samuel H. Altman or Mark Cuban of “Shark Tank” fame. Like those men have gotten involved in politics, on one side or the other, Constantino said he has done the same. He said he believes he is one of the reasons New York swung so far to the right in this year’s election — Trump did more than 11 percentage points better among New York voters than he did in 2020, the biggest shift of any one state. “I think you could say, objectively, I’m the strongest voice for President Trump in New York state, I think probably across the entire state.” He said he believes the sign on his factory is one of the most effective in American history, because it was discussed in the news and generated controversy and attention in a Democratic-leaning region. Constantino also took on other political projects — he’s held debate sessions discussing Trump’s policies with anyone who wants to, and held one such session in Manhattan, where he said he changed many minds on Trump. He’s also founded a group called Trump for Peace, taking the position that Trump is the candidate who will end the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and protect global peace going forward, and he founded a group called StickerPAC, which focused on creating and distributing pro-Trump memorabilia during the campaign. Trump is a big part of Constantino’s platform. He said he’ll go with the president-elect on anything he puts forward as president. Broadly, he said the key to improving things for NY-21 is to end the long-running outmigration in New York, and get the state back on track to gaining population in proportion to the rest of the country. “I’m the strongest voice for championing the fact that people need to come back to New York state,” he said. On Trump’s plan to enforce tariffs on goods shipped into the United States from abroad, Constantino said he would be supportive. As a business owner, he said he isn’t worried about tariffs. He didn’t know how many of his company’s products would be impacted by a tariff, but said as a business owner he is happy to work within the lines set by government, as long as those lines are equally enforced on everyone. “I’m fine with whatever regulatory structure the president thinks makes the most sense,” he said. On agricultural policy, Constantino didn’t have an answer. Congress is set to pass another yearlong extension of the Farm Bill, which sets agricultural policy for the country as well as food benefits programs. It’s already a year overdue, and with Republican control in Washington next year now assured, that party’s priorities are likely to guide the next five-year Farm Bill. Constantino said that if he was elected he would hire advisers to help him navigate agricultural policy. “I’m gonna learn from very talented advisors and also from talking to farmers what makes the most sense,” he said. “I’ll advocate for what makes the most sense, but I don’t have a specific answer on that.” Congress is also set to decide on the next steps for tax policy. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires in 2025 and with Republican control, it’s likely to be reauthorized with some changes. One expected change is the removal of the State and Local Tax deduction cap, which allows taxpayers to deduct what they pay in sales, property and other local and state taxes from their federal taxable income. A cap of $10,000 was put on SALT deductions in 2017, but Trump has said he would like to remove it next year. “Taxes being too high, we gotta get costs under control to fix that,” Constantino said. “But in terms of specific mechanisms we (use to) get taxes down, I’m gonna need to spin up my team and really study the issues to make a correct judgment.” On the border, Constantino supports a broad lockdown on border crossings, an end to the catch-and-release policy that allows people awaiting asylum to remain in the U.S. For immigration, he believes the U.S. needs to be incredibly selective on who it allows to become a resident or citizen as well. “I think the United States of America is sort of a giant corporation,” he said. “It should operate in the same way. If you run a company, I want the best people coming in for my business. We want the best possible people coming into our country.” Constantino said he would support the construction of a missile defense site on Fort Drum, a project that Stefanik has been pushing for years with limited success. The plan calls for a multi-million dollar installation for a missile system that could shoot down incoming ICBMs from hostile nations in the east. For years, the annual defense funding bill has required the Department of Defense move forward with an installation on Fort Drum, but DoD has repeatedly said they don’t see a need to build a site on the east coast, and defense technology and policy experts have said that missile defense systems are spotty at best, and an east coast installation would be ultimately unnecessary. “Elise was championing the missile defense site at Fort Drum,” Constantino said. “I’m going to be following through on that, making sure it gets done.” When asked about the technological and operational concerns over the installation, Constantino said he would push for the project to be as effective as possible. “I’m a perfectionist,” he said. “I think the idea of a missile defense system makes a lot of sense, but we want everything done the best possible way.” While Constantino sets up his campaign, he’ll be talking with the rest of the NY-21 Republican committee chairs. The chairs can’t make a formal announcement of who they’re nominating until Stefanik formally vacates her seat, likely to happen sometime in January, which will start a roughly 3-month timeline from then to the election for the Republican and Democratic, plus any independent or third-party nominees who qualify, to make their case to voters. ___ RECOMMENDED • silive .com Top ’80s and ’90s indie band leaves Elon Musk-owned X following Trump election Nov. 21, 2024, 1:32 p.m. Trump’s lawyers tell judge to drop hush money conviction and ignore prosecutors Nov. 20, 2024, 5:32 p.m. (c)2024 Watertown Daily Times (Watertown, N.Y.) Visit Watertown Daily Times (Watertown, N.Y.) at www.watertowndailytimes.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.None

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The Indianapolis Colts could show up to the stadium on Sunday with nothing to play for. Or the scenario may call for a victory so they can remain alive in the AFC playoffs. Either way, the Colts' postseason fate hangs on other teams as they enter Sunday's game against the lowly New York Giants at East Rutherford, N.J. Indianapolis (7-8) is mathematically alive in the playoff hunt but trails the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos by two games with two contests left. The Chargers and Broncos both have games on Saturday. If both nine-win clubs win, the Colts will be eliminated and miss the playoffs for the fourth straight season. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is well aware of the team's predicament and scenarios entering the game against the Giants (2-13), who have lost a franchise-record 10 straight games. "We still have an opportunity, with some help from other people," Richardson said. "But we just taking it one game at a time because it doesn't do us any good if everybody else does what they have to do to help us out and then we don't go out there and take advantage of it." Richardson (back/foot) sat out practice Thursday and the Colts remain confident his ailments will improve. If not, veteran Joe Flacco could be in line to start against New York. Flacco was just 1-3 as a starter when Richardson was sidelined or benched earlier this season. But Flacco (nine touchdowns, five interceptions) has a superior touchdown-to-interception ratio than Richardson (eight TDs, 12 interceptions) and has completed 66.5 percent of his passes compared to Richardson's 47.7 percent. No matter who starts, the game plan will revolve around star running back Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 218 yards and three scores on 29 carries during last weekend's 38-30 home win over the Tennessee Titans. It was Taylor's second-most rushing yards in a game behind the club-record 253 he put up against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2020 season. The Giants are starting Drew Lock at quarterback for the fourth time in the past five games. Lock underwent an MRI exam on his passing shoulder Monday but no damage was found. He hurt it during Sunday's 34-7 road loss against the Atlanta Falcons. Lock is 0-3 as a starter this season and has completed just 52.7 percent of his passes. He has one touchdown and four interceptions in 129 attempts. "As a quarterback, the ball is in your hands every play and one or two bad plays can change a game," Lock said of his miscues. "You try to look at them individually, try to learn from each play individually and go onto the next week. Learn from what you did and just have a heavy emphasis on taking care of the ball." Giants coach Brian Daboll opted for Lock over Tommy DeVito, who is 0-2 as a starter this season. Daboll said he made the decision to continue the continuity from last week. Meanwhile, star rookie wideout Malik Nabers (toe) missed practice Thursday and called himself a game-day decision. Nabers has 97 receptions for 969 yards and four touchdown catches as one of the bright spots of the horrendous season. "It's tough on everybody. It's not just tough on me. It's tough on everybody," Nabers said of the team's troubles. "I'm continuing to keep my mental (attitude) strong, continue to move forward, continue to try to better the team, better myself. Lead by example. I feel like that's really all we can do in this state of mind that we're going through." In addition to Nabers, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle), center John Michael Schmitz (ankle), linebacker Micah McFadden (neck), cornerbacks Greg Stroman (shoulder/shin) and Dee Williams (toe) and safety Raheem Layne (knee) sat out practice Thursday. Richardson was one of three Colts to miss practice. The others were tight end Mo Alie-Cox (toe) and linebacker E.J. Speed (knee). In the most recent meeting, the Giants routed the Colts 38-10 late in the 2022 season. --Field Level MediaFormer President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Carter died Sunday, coming up on two years after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. At age 52, Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. Carter left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Here's the latest: President Joe Biden has scheduled a state funeral in Washington for former President Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9. Biden also declared Jan. 9 as a National Day of Mourning across the U.S. Carter, the longest-lived former president, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100. Biden also ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days from Sunday. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday praised Carter for his significant contributions to international peace through the Camp David Accords, the SALT II Treaty and the Panama Canal treaties. “President Carter’s commitment to international peace and human rights also found full expression after he left the presidency,” Guterres said in a statement. "He played a key role in conflict mediation, election monitoring, the promotion of democracy, and disease prevention and eradication. These and other efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and helped advance the work of the United Nations. “President Carter will be remembered for his solidarity with the vulnerable, his abiding grace, and his unrelenting faith in the common good and our common humanity,” Guterres said. King Charles III joined leaders from around the world in issuing their condolences and sharing their reflections on the former president. “It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of former President Carter," the king said in a public statement. “He was a committed public servant, and devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights. His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977." President Joe Biden broke from his family vacation in the U.S. Virgin Islands to remember Carter, recalling his predecessor as a role model and friend. America and the world lost a “remarkable leader” with Carter’s death, Biden said, adding that he had spoken to several of the former president's children and was working with them to formalize memorial arrangements in Washington. Speaking for roughly 10 minutes, Biden remembered Carter as a humanitarian and statesman, someone he couldn't imagine walking past a person in need without trying to help them. He represented “the most fundamental human values we can never let slip away,” Biden said. The president repeatedly praised Carter's “simple decency” and his values, saying some will see him as a man of honesty and humility from a bygone era. “I don’t believe it’s a bygone era. I see a man not only of our time, but for all times,” Biden said. “To know his core, you need to know he never stopped being a Sunday school teacher at that Baptist church in Plains, Georgia.” Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said on X that Carter's significant role in achieving the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel "will remain etched in the annals of history.” He went on to say Carter's “humanitarian work exemplifies a lofty standard of love, peace, and brotherhood.” Carter will be remembered as “one of the world’s most prominent leaders in service to humanity,” el-Sissi said. President Joe Biden will speak about Carter Sunday evening. The president will make his address from a hotel in St. Croix, from the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he is on a holiday vacation with his family. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter had one of the great love stories and political partnerships in U.S. presidential history. The former president sometimes called his wife, who died Nov. 19. 2023, “Rosie,” which is a good way to remember how her name actually is pronounced. It is “ROSE-uh-lyn,” not, repeat NOT, “RAHZ-uh-lyn.” They were married more than 77 years but their relationship went back even further. Jimmy’s mother, “Miss Lillian,” delivered Eleanor Rosalynn Smith at the Smith home in Plains on Aug. 18, 1927. The nurse brought her eldest child back a few days later to visit, meaning the longest-married presidential couple met as preschooler and newborn. She became his trusted campaign aide and White House adviser, surprising Washington by sitting in on Cabinet meetings. Then they traveled the world together as co-founders of The Carter Center. Most of the nation saw the former president for the last time at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral. Jason Carter is now the chairman of The Carter Center’s board of governors. He said his grandparents “never changed who they were” even after reaching the White House and becoming global humanitarians. He says their four years in Washington were just one period of putting their values into action and that the center his grandparents founded in Atlanta is a lasting “extension of their belief in human rights as a fundamental global force.” Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter traveled the world advocating for democracy and fighting disease, but Jason Carter said they weren’t motivated by pity, or arrogance that a former American president had all the answers — they ventured to remote places because they could “recognize these people.” They too were from “a 600-person village” and understood that even the poorest people “have the power ... the ability ... the knowledge and the expertise to change their own community.” As reaction poured in from around the world, President Joe Biden mourned Carter’s death, saying the world lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter’s compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others. Biden said he is ordering a state funeral for Carter in Washington. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is remembering Carter as a man steeped “in devotion to public service and peace.” The California Democrat said in a statement Sunday that Carter was committed to “honoring the spark of divinity within every person,” something she said manifested in “teaching Sunday school in his beloved Marantha Baptist Church, brokering the landmark Camp David Accords to pave the way to peace or building homes with Habitat for Humanity.” Pelosi also said Carter led “perhaps the most impactful post-presidency in history.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer noted in a post on X the special contribution Carter made by brokering the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt and through his work with the Carter Center. “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad,” Starmer said. To commemorate Carter’s death, officials with the Empire State Building said in a post on social media that the iconic New York City landmark would be lit in red, white and blue on Sunday night, “to honor the life and legacy” of the late former president. In a statement issued Sunday, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama said Carter’s beloved Maranatha Baptist Church “will be a little quieter on Sunday,s” but added that the late former president “will never be far away -- buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels.” Noting the “hundreds of tourists from around the world crammed into the pews” to see the former president teach Sunday school, as he did “for most of his adult life,” the Obamas listed Carter’s accomplishments as president. But they made special note of the Sunday school lessons, saying they were catalysts for people making a pilgrimage to the church. “Many people in that church on Sunday morning were there, at least in part, because of something more fundamental: President Carter’s decency.” The longest-lived American president died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” The Carter Center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. In his 1975 book “Why Not The Best,” Carter said of himself: “I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry.” A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. After he left office and returned home to his tiny hometown of Plains in southwest Georgia, Carter regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world. Former Vice President Al Gore praised Jimmy Carter for living “a life full of purpose, commitment and kindness” and for being a “lifelong role model for the entire environmental movement.” Carter, who left the White House in 1981 after a landslide defeat to Ronald Reagan. concentrated on conflict resolution, defending democracy and fighting disease in the developing world. Gore, who lost the 2000 presidential election to George W. Bush, remains a leading advocate for action to fight climate change. Both won Nobel Peace Prizes. Gore said that “it is a testament to his unyielding determination to help build a more just and peaceful world” that Carter is often “remembered equally for the work he did as President as he is for his leadership over the 42 years after he left office.” During Gore’s time in the White House, President Bill Clinton had an uneasy relationship with Carter. But Gore said he is “grateful” for “many years of friendship and collaboration” with Carter. Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, remember Carter as a man who lived to serve others. “Hillary and I mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter and give thanks for his long, good life. Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others — until the very end." The statement recalled Carter's many achievements and priorities, including efforts “to protect our natural resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, make energy conservation a national priority, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and secure peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David." After he left office, the Clinton statement said, Carter continued efforts in "supporting honest elections, advancing peace, combating disease, and promoting democracy; to his and Rosalynn’s devotion and hard work at Habitat for Humanity — he worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world,” the statement said.

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NEW YORK , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape - The global frozen and convenience food market size is estimated to grow by USD 468.9 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.09% during the forecast period. Growing consumer inclination toward vegan frozen foods is driving market growth, with a trend towards escalating need for convenience. However, health risks associated with consumption of frozen foods poses a challenge. Key market players include Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Amys Kitchen Inc., Associated British Foods Plc, Bakkavor Group PLC, Cargill Inc., Conagra Brands Inc., Corporativo Bimbo SA de CV, EUROPASTRY SA, General Mills Inc ., JBS SA, Kellogg Co., Lantmannen ekonomisk forening, McCain Foods Ltd., MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd., Nestle SA, Omar International Pvt. Ltd, The Kraft Heinz Co., Tyson Foods Inc., Unilever PLC, and Vandemoortele NV. AI-Powered Market Evolution Insights. Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The convenience foods market, including the frozen food market, is experiencing significant growth due to evolving consumer needs. Health awareness and convenience are key drivers, with consumers seeking practical solutions for busy lifestyles. The processed food trade is booming, especially in the retail industry, which is undergoing digitalization. Temperature monitoring markets are crucial for maintaining food safety and longer shelf life. Raw materials cost and tariffs impact the market, with domestic brands gaining popularity. Trade routes and online shopping platforms are transforming the retail landscape. Frozen food products, such as meal plans, are popular due to their versatility and portability. Globalization and international cuisines are influencing consumer preferences. Food safety, nutritional value, and dietary preferences are critical concerns. Producers and distributors must ensure temperature control to prevent quality degradation and food safety risks. Limited availability of raw frozen food can be a challenge, but innovations in cold chain infrastructure, transportation, and distribution facilities are addressing this. Families are increasingly turning to the packaged food industry for affordable, nutritious, and convenient food options. Changing dietary preferences, such as vegan, paleo, and gluten-free diets, are driving demand for plant-based alternatives and organic, low-calorie choices. Taste, nutrition, and premium ingredients are essential for consumer satisfaction. Environmental concerns and sourcing are becoming important factors, with a focus on farm-to-table and locally sourced produce. Online retailing, including e-commerce and meal delivery services, is disrupting traditional retail channels. Frozen vegetable consumption is on the rise, with fruity frozen desserts, such as raspberry, mango, and strawberry pops, gaining popularity. Contract catering and catering services, including healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, Food Service, social food services, venues and events, sporting events, museums, train stations, and airports, are significant markets for frozen foods. Unique styles and atmospheres are essential for these businesses, with contracted caterers offering superior quality and service. Progressive Grocer highlights trends in breakfast meals, dinners/entrees, frozen meat, processed chicken, full-service restaurants, hotels & resorts, gluten-free ready meals, and fruity frozen desserts. Brands like GoodPop frozen pops and Indian food retailers are innovating with organic pops, fruit juice-based flavors, and frozen potatoes, paneer, cheese parathas, and patties. Labeling requirements and fresh produce are essential for transparency and consumer trust. Canned goods and RTE meals are part of the ready meals segment, with lifestyle diseases driving demand for nutritious options. Offline retail channels, including supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, grocery stores, and local shops, continue to coexist with e-commerce platforms. The convenience foods market is a dynamic and evolving industry that requires constant innovation and adaptation to meet consumer needs. In today's fast-paced world, consumers seek convenience in their food choices. Frozen and convenience food vendors capitalize on this trend by offering ready-to-eat meals that significantly reduce preparation and clean-up time. The growing number of single-person households and working women contribute to the increasing demand for these products. Refrigeration technology advancements enable vendors to provide a wide variety of flavors and recipes in desired portions or sizes. Convenience is a crucial factor driving the popularity of frozen and convenience foods. Insights on how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and market growth- Request Sample! Market Challenges The convenience foods market, which includes frozen foods, faces several challenges. With increasing health awareness, consumers are shifting towards raw, locally sourced produce and farm-to-table options. This poses a threat to the processed food trade, including frozen foods. The retail industry is digitalizing, leading to the growth of online shopping platforms. Temperature monitoring is crucial for the frozen food market, as fluctuations can cause quality degradation and food safety risks. Raw materials cost is a significant challenge, especially for domestic brands facing high domestic tariffs. Trade routes and cold chain infrastructure are essential for the distribution of raw frozen food. Producers and distributors must ensure food safety, longer shelf life, and convenient, easy-to-prepare meal options to cater to evolving consumer needs. Dietary preferences, such as vegan, paleo, and gluten-free diets, are driving innovation in the packaged food industry. Premium ingredients, innovative packaging, and gourmet flavors are key differentiators. Environmental concerns are also a factor, with a focus on sustainable sourcing and e-commerce platforms. Frozen fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats, and ready meals are popular options, offering superior nutritional value and versatility. Contract catering and meal delivery services are growing areas, serving healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, and various social food services, including venues and events. The convenience, portability, and longer shelf life of frozen food products make them a practical solution for families and busy lifestyles. The frozen foods market is evolving to meet changing dietary preferences and consumer needs, with a focus on plant-based diets, organic ingredients, and low-calorie choices. Retail channels, including online grocery shopping, brick-and-mortar stores, and doorstep delivery, are adapting to this changing retail landscape. Food safety, labeling requirements, and sodium content are key concerns for health and wellness-conscious consumers. Plant-based alternatives, vegetarianism, veganism, and flexitarian diets are gaining popularity, driving demand for innovative, nutritious, and convenient food options. The frozen vegetable consumption is increasing due to its affordability and nutritional value. Progressive Grocer reports that breakfast meals, dinners/entrees, frozen meat, processed chicken, full-service restaurants, hotels & resorts, and gluten-free ready meals are popular categories in the frozen food market. Fruity frozen desserts, such as raspberry, mango, and strawberry pops, are gaining popularity due to their taste and nutritional value. Indian food retailers offer frozen potatoes, paneer, cheese parathas, and patties. The convenience and versatility of frozen foods make them a practical solution for busy families and individuals, offering a wide range of flavors and dietary options. The frozen food industry is adapting to meet these changing needs, with a focus on superior nutritional value, taste, and convenience. The future of the frozen food market looks bright, with opportunities for growth in various sectors, including online retailing, e-commerce, and meal delivery services. The market is expected to continue evolving to meet the evolving needs of consumers, with a focus on health consciousness, organic ingredients, and innovative packaging. The convenience and versatility of frozen foods make them a practical solution for families and individuals, offering a wide range of flavors and dietary options. The frozen food industry is adapting to meet these changing needs, with a focus on superior nutritional value, taste, and convenience. The future of the frozen food market looks bright, with opportunities for growth in various sectors, including online retailing, e-commerce, and meal delivery services. The market is expected to continue evolving to meet the evolving needs of consumers, with a focus on health consciousness, organic ingredients, and innovative packaging. The convenience and versatility of frozen foods make them a practical solution for families and individuals, offering a wide range of flavors and dietary options. The frozen food industry is adapting to meet these changing needs, with a focus on superior nutritional value, taste, and convenience. The future of the frozen food market looks bright, with opportunities for growth in various sectors, including online retailing, e-commerce, and meal delivery services. The market is expected to continue evolving to meet the evolving needs of consumers, with a focus on health consciousness, organic ingredients, and innovative packaging. 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The market is expected to continue evolving to meet Frozen foods are a popular convenience option for consumers due to their extended shelf life, which is achieved by storing them at very low temperatures. However, the manufacturing process of frozen foods sometimes involves substituting healthy ingredients with less expensive alternatives. For instance, nutritious olive oil may be replaced with rapeseed oil in frozen meals, leading to a loss of antioxidants. Regular consumption of frozen ready meals can pose health risks, including kidney disease, diabetes, dementia, obesity, and high blood pressure. These foods are often high in fat and sodium, contributing to potential health issues. Despite their convenience, it is essential to consider the potential health implications of incorporating frozen foods into one's diet on a frequent basis. Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report Segment Overview This frozen and convenience food market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Offline 1.2 Online 2.1 Convenience food 2.2 Frozen food 3.1 Europe 3.2 North America 3.3 APAC 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Offline- The offline distribution channel, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, and local merchants, holds a significant share in the global frozen and convenience food market. This segment's dominance is attributed to the wide availability of various frozen and convenience food items, such as peas, chips, fish fillets, bread, preserved fruit, nuts, snacks, pizza sausages, and chicken. Consumers prefer offline channels due to the convenience of finding a vast selection of brands and stock-keeping units (SKUs) at competitive prices. Hypermarkets and supermarkets are popular choices due to their extensive range of offerings. Department stores serve as one-stop solutions for shopping, with the advantage of having all products under one roof. Retailers employ effective marketing and sales strategies, such as attractive displays and competitive pricing, to boost sales. Vendors expand their store operations to increase offline sales and cater to a larger consumer base. Therefore, the offline segment is expected to significantly contribute to the growth of the global frozen and convenience food market during the forecast period. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2017 - 2021) Research Analysis The Frozen and Convenience Food Market encompasses the production, distribution, and sale of ready-to-eat and easy-to-prepare meal options, including frozen foods. This market is driven by several factors, such as health awareness, processed food trade, and retail industry digitalization. Temperature monitoring markets play a crucial role in ensuring food safety and maintaining the quality of frozen food products. Raw materials cost and domestic tariffs significantly impact the market, with domestic brands gaining popularity due to their affordability. Trade routes and online shopping platforms have revolutionized the way consumers access and purchase these products, making them increasingly convenient and portable. Globalization and international cuisines have expanded the market, with a growing demand for frozen meat, processed chicken, and gluten-free ready meals. Meal plans and meal kit services have also gained popularity, offering consumers the convenience of pre-portioned, ready-to-cook ingredients. Frozen foods offer longer shelf life, making them a staple in full-service restaurants, hotels, and resorts. Food safety remains a top priority, with strict regulations in place to ensure the quality and safety of these products. Overall, the Frozen and Convenience Food Market continues to evolve, offering consumers a wide range of convenient, portable, and delicious meal options. (Progressive Grocer, Breakfast meals, Dinners/entrees, Online shopping platforms, Frozen meat, Processed chicken, Full-service restaurants, Hotels & resorts, Gluten-free ready meals) Market Research Overview The Frozen and Convenience Food Market is experiencing significant growth due to evolving consumer needs and globalization. The convenience of frozen food products, longer shelf life, and easy-to-prepare meal options make them a practical solution for busy families and individuals. The processed food trade is thriving as people seek out convenient, ready-to-eat meal plans. Health consciousness is driving demand for organic, low-calorie choices, and plant-based diets. The temperature monitoring market is crucial in maintaining the quality of frozen foods, as temperature fluctuations can lead to quality degradation and food safety risks. The packaged food industry is undergoing digital transformation, with online shopping platforms and meal delivery services becoming increasingly popular. Frozen food products come in various categories, including fruits, vegetables, seafood, and meats, offering consumers a wide range of flavors and dietary preferences. Producers and distributors must ensure food safety and adhere to labeling requirements. The retail industry is also undergoing digitalization, with online grocery shopping and doorstep delivery becoming the new norm. Retail channels are evolving, with e-commerce platforms and meal delivery services gaining popularity. The convenience of these services is particularly appealing to consumers during the ongoing pandemic. Frozen vegetable consumption is on the rise due to their affordability, nutritional value, and convenience. The convenience food market caters to various lifestyles, including vegan, paleo, and gluten-free diets. The market is also seeing an increase in demand for premium ingredients, gourmet flavors, and innovative packaging. Environmental concerns are also influencing consumer choices, with a preference for locally sourced produce, farm-to-table initiatives, and sustainable packaging. The convenience food market is catering to various sectors, including healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, Food Service, and social food services, among others. The convenience food market is diverse and dynamic, offering a wide range of options to cater to changing dietary preferences and consumer needs. From breakfast meals to dinners and entree options, frozen foods provide a convenient, nutritious, and affordable alternative to traditional cooking. The market is expected to continue growing as consumers seek out more convenient, healthy, and sustainable food options. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Distribution Channel Offline Online Type Convenience Food Frozen Food Geography Europe North America 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. 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A Democratic state senator’s errant email is shedding light on new taxes that she and her colleagues may pursue in 2025 as well as a strategy to sell them to the public. Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, sent the missive last Friday as a follow-up to discussion during a Washington state Senate Democratic Caucus retreat. But she inadvertently blasted it out to every Republican senator too. You can predict what happened next. Her email and attached PowerPoint presentation found their way onto social media. A furor followed. Conservative podcaster Brandi Kruse, a former television journalist, led the way, calling the materials “worse than getting a lump of coal in your stocking.” “Probably the worst email and ideas in state history,” wrote Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, on X. He will be the lead Republican on the House Appropriations Committee next session. Frame on Monday described the email mixup as a “very simple error.” She said her presentation was intended as an “education exercise” for her Democratic colleagues. With the state facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, she said her role as vice chair of finance on the Senate Ways and Means Committee is to explore tax options while others try to identify savings. “I wanted to get the conversation started early. Not this early. Now, every legislator is better prepared,” she said Frame’s email says the quiet part out loud. House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen have said voters’ preserving of the capital gains tax in the November election is a sign they’re comfortable with requiring super-wealthy individuals and large businesses to pay a little more. And Democratic budget writers in the two chambers have already indicated that they plan to consider all revenue options to erase a shortfall estimated between $12 billion and $16 billion over the next four-and-a-half fiscal years. They’ve just not itemized tax policies in the manner Frame did. For example, there have been private conversations on attempting a statewide version of Seattle’s JumpStart tax levied on companies with large payrolls and high-paid employees. Frame puts it atop her list. The idea is employers would pay a tax on the total compensation paid to employees making more than $168,600 annually. It would affect companies with an annual payroll of $8 million or more in Washington. A “wealth tax” is on her list as well. Last year, she proposed a 1% levy on intangible assets above $250 million such as cash, bonds and stocks. Gov. Jay Inslee last week called for a similar tax on wealth above $100 million. Frame’s PowerPoint includes a guesstimate of what might be raised if the threshold is lowered to $50 million. In addition, Frame suggests the Democratic majorities in the House and Senate could make another run at a 1% real estate transfer tax on any portion of property sales above $3.025 million. That proposal didn’t reach the finish line last session. Her roster includes a 1% surcharge on taxes paid by the state’s largest corporations, an excise tax on guns and ammunition sales, a lift of the 1% cap on annual property tax increases, and a sales tax on self-storage unit rentals. “We can fund world-class schools, affordable housing, and more by making the wealthy few pay what they owe,” reads the PowerPoint. “We have to identify the villain and the problem blocking our progress and how we can take action to solve the issue.” Pedersen said Monday he doesn’t think it’s “necessarily a bad thing” the email got out. Democrats are trying to be transparent on the pluses and minuses of different revenue options, he said, adding that there will be months of discussion “before we get to the answer.” Even so, Pedersen distanced himself from the content. “The PowerPoint contained language that Sen. Frame was trying to sell the caucus on and I’ll say that reflects Sen. Frame’s viewpoint, and that’s not necessarily the viewpoint of any other member,” he said. Frame also outlined tax relief ideas such as a renters’ credit and a property tax exemption for one’s primary residence. A margin tax for businesses is on the list too. This would allow a company to choose a major deduction — like the cost of labor — before tax is calculated on its gross receipts. In her email, Frame invited her Democratic colleagues to reach out if they had interest in sponsoring a revenue bill. “Let’s spread that tax policy love around!” she wrote.House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

Live tracker as Santa's sleigh flies over to Cork on Christmas EveNEW YORK , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global content marketing market size is estimated to grow by USD 654.78 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 16.01% during the forecast period. Rise in number of users on social media is driving market growth, with a trend towards use of AI with social media management software. However, frauds related to digital advertisements poses a challenge. Key market players include Adobe Inc., Alma Media, Brafton Inc., ClearVoice Inc., Contentoo B.V., Eucalypt LLC, Hootsuite Inc, HubSpot Inc., Influence and Co., IZEA Worldwide Inc., Rock Content, Seismic Software Inc., Skyword Inc., Sprinklr Inc., Upland Software Inc., Contently Inc., CoSchedule LLC, Interact Marketing, Kenscio, and Vendasta Technologies Inc.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. 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With the retail industry's rapid growth and the increasing use of mobile devices for shopping, content marketing becomes essential for retailers to stay connected with customers and reach potential ones. Retail content marketing allows enterprises to share brand stories and product information, fostering customer engagement and attracting new customers. For instance, Tata Cliq, a subsidiary of Tata Group, uses content marketing to promote its offline stores selling beauty and cosmetic products. These advantages will drive the demand for content marketing in the retail sector during the forecast period. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics The Content Market is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape where enterprises meet the demands of Internet users for engaging and personalized digital content. Traditional channels are being replaced by digital platforms, leading to a digital transformation in marketing strategies. Client involvement efforts are at an all-time high, with consumer behavior driving the need for various forms of content such as textual, graphical, audio, and video. Skills in digital content creation, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are essential for success in this market. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that by 2025, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs worldwide. Technology providers and IT departments are investing heavily in content creation and technology journals, certified publications, and recognized authors to stay ahead of the curve. On-premise deployment is giving way to cloud-based solutions, enabling real-time access to information and reducing costs. The Internet, streaming services, and social media platforms are transforming the way we consume content, making it more accessible and personalized than ever before. The future of the Content Market is bright, with endless opportunities for innovation and growth. The Content Market is a dynamic and evolving landscape where enterprises meet the demands of Internet users for engaging and personalized digital content. Traditional channels are being replaced by digital platforms, leading to a shift in marketing strategies. Client involvement efforts are crucial in understanding consumer behavior and preferences. Skills like data analysis and content marketing systems are essential for creating effective content marketing strategies. AI-powered automation and generative AI platforms are revolutionizing content creation. Content marketing software, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are critical components of the digital communications and online engagement ecosystem. Brand visibility is a top priority for enterprises in various industries, including healthcare and pharmaceutical, media and entertainment, travel and tourism, charities/nonprofit organizations, and IT technology providers. Content formats range from textual and graphical to audio and video, with on-premise and cloud deployment options. Marketing agencies and advertising agencies are essential partners in this consumer-centric market, helping enterprises retain customers and build brand loyalty through social media posts, video platforms, and digital content creation. The future of content marketing lies in the integration of AI and ML, offering personalized and interactive experiences for audiences. 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix 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. 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DALLAS — Several years ago, during the nascent days of the technology that fell under the shorthand “robo-ump,” a handful of Cardinals hitters took live batting practice on the main field at Roger Dean Stadium, and with each pitch a computer would announce, over the PA, whether the pitch was a ball or strike. It, um, needed glasses. At one point a curveball bounced in front of the plate and, almost cricket-style, hopped into the catcher’s mitt. Ruled the computer, as several Major League Baseball officials turned toward the speakers to listen: “Strike.” Nolan Arenado tagged a pitch that traveled deep over the left-field wall, only to have the computer announce as the baseball soared: “Ball.” This spring the technology will be back at Roger Dean Stadium to show how far it’s come. The Cardinals’ spring training home will be one of 13 spring ballparks where the automated ball-strike system (ABS) will be used during exhibition games to give big leaguers a sneak peek at the future of calling the strike zone. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak confirmed ABS would be in use at Roger Dean Stadium during the spring schedule. The total number of games with ABA will be determined, but according to the commissioner’s office every team in the majors will have several games this coming spring with the ABS challenge system in play. “I think we will have a spring training ABS test that will provide a meaningful opportunity for all major-league players to see what the challenge system will look like,” commissioner Rob Manfred said at the recent owners’ meetings, according to the Associated Press. “It won’t be in every single ballpark, but we actually have a plan where every team will get meaningful exposure.” Roger Dean Stadium is one of the Grapefruit League ballparks wired for ABS, and it has been one of the handful of ballparks to share its Statcast data publicly during spring. Major League Baseball has been experimenting with ABS in the minors since 2019, and there have been mixed results. Some pitchers — especially those who rely on getting strikes high in the zone — have had that pitch nixed as a strike due to how ABS judges the top of the strike zone. The strike zone the tech uses was adjusted upward, from 51% of the batter’s height to 53.5%, to achieve more calls at the higher shelf. This past season, Matt Carpenter, who was the active leader in strikes called outside of the zone during his All-Star run as the Cardinals' leadoff hitter, said that the ABS could radically change Lars Nootbaar's game because of how selective and keen-eyed the Cardinals' current outfield is with pitches. But umpires aren't being replaced by a matrix of cameras and computers; they are being backed up by one, maybe even validated by one. Even when used this spring, not all pitches will be called by ABS. There will be games with ABS available and all pitches will be called by a human. Major League Baseball intends to use spring games as a dress rehearsal for the challenge system that gained popularity in the minors and has been showcased on some national games, such as the most recent Futures Game. The challenge system has been in place at Class AAA since 2022. Each team is limited to its number of challenges, but the process is simple. The hitter or catcher challenges the call made by the umpire. In a video of the challenge system in use at Class A, a batter just put his hand to his helmet as a challenge, got the call, and took his base for a walk. Once a challenge is made, the Hawk-Eye cameras are used to determine the pitch’s location as it passes over the midpoint of the plate. Like video of plays challenged by replay, the computer illustration of this pitch can be shared on the scoreboard, as it was during the Futures Game. Fans can cheer or groan as the ABS call becomes clear and is announced. Most of the Cardinals’ young players have already had experience with ABS, and the purpose of the spring training rollout will give veteran players a feel for it and get their feedback. “Honestly, I think it’s really good,” Cardinals shortstop prospect Masyn Winn told Post-Dispatch baseball writer Daniel Guerrero back in 2023 after using ABS in Class AAA Memphis. “I’m a little biased. I think it’s a little bit better for hitters, especially with the high fastball kind of being eliminated a little bit. I, personally, like it. I think it’s very consistent. I do like the challenge system a little bit more just because, I mean, there’s still that aspect of human error. The umpires back there, that’s their job back there. You put an electronic zone, and it kind of takes away the catcher’s job and the umpire’s jobs.” Manfred has said he would be open to ABS in regular-season games by 2026. He acknowledged that implementation, like any rule change, would have to be collectively bargained with the players’ union. “There’s two sides to that test,” Manfred told AP. “It’s what the clubs think about it and also what do the players think about it? And we’re going to have to sort through both of those.” The Cardinals will officially begin spring training workouts around Feb. 12, and they open the Grapefruit League schedule with a game Feb. 22 at Roger Dean Stadium against their roommates at the Jupiter, Florida, complex — the Miami Marlins. The Cardinals’ first home game at RDS will be Feb. 23. The Cardinals will play 15 home games this coming spring and a total of 18 at Roger Dean Stadium with access to the ABS.