cockfighting in tagalog At least 460 fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces were killed in an ambush by the Sudanese army and allied joint forces in the state of North Darfur in western Sudan, according to a military communique. In the statement issued on Sunday, Joint Forces military spokesman Ahmed Mustafa said the army and its allied militias ambushed three RSF convoys north of the town of Malit on Saturday afternoon. "The fighting resulted in the death of more than 460 members of the (RSF) militia, including prominent commanders... notably Taha Mudalal, the nephew of militia leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (alias Hemedti)," Mustafa said in the statement. He also claimed that the army and joint forces destroyed more than a hundred RSF military vehicles and seized 60 others that were "in excellent condition." "We report that three convoys of the (RSF) militia have been completely wiped out, causing them heavy human and material losses, while security control in the liberated areas has been strengthened and secured," the statement added. Malit is about 60km north of Al Fasher, the capital of North Darfur and the only army stronghold in western Sudan. The FAR controls four of the five states that make up the Darfur region and has intensified its attacks on North Darfur, which is home to the army's main headquarters and several displacement camps that house tens of thousands of people. The war in Sudan began on April 15, 2023, and has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and made the country the site of the world's worst displacement crisis, with more than 14 million people forced to flee their homes, including more than three million who have fled to neighbouring countries. The Sudanese Armed Forces - under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan - and General Hemedti's RSF were part of the military government that seized power in 2021 and began a political process to return the country to a democratic path that included integrating the RSF into the regular army when tensions flared and all-out war broke out between the two. Several human rights organisations and countries such as the United States have accused both the army and the FAR of committing crimes against humanity and even ethnic cleansing during the war, which both sides have denied. The atrocities are reminiscent of the Darfur genocide when an estimated 200,000 people were killed between 2003 and 2005

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In 2024, Pakistan narrowly avoided a sovereign default and managed to stabilize the economy on the back of yet another International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package. But the New Year is roaring with challenges of retaining duty-free access to European markets and handling any policy shift by the United States. Pakistan's marginalized salaried class was pushed to the edge after, in a highly unjustifiable decision, the government and the IMF increased its tax burden to an unbearable level of 39%, forcing many people to think about their plans for the future. As a result, in July through November, the salaried class's tax payments phenomenally jumped by 57% to Rs198 billion. The economic decision-making remained fragmented between the dwellers of the Q Block -the seat of the Finance Ministry, Prime Minister's Office and the Deputy Prime Minister Office. The government appointed Muhammad Aurangzeb as the country's new Finance Minister who secured Pakistani nationality after taking oath of office. But the banker turned politician lost significant control to Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar who gradually sneaked into the economic decision-making. Ishaq Dar is now taking decisions from gas imports to development budget approvals and taxation matters. Like the previous years, 2024 was not different in terms of economic challenges. The security and political problems compounded manifold, which made it difficult to bring in any foreign investment coupled with inconsistent economic policies. The Special Investment Facilitation Council too failed to bring any foreign direct investment in 2024 -its second year of existence. After prolonged parlays spanning over months, the board of the IMF approved a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility -the nation's 25th bailout package. The bailout did provide an umbrella to temporarily avoid default by seeking rollovers of about $17 billion or 70% of Pakistan's external debt related obligations. Both the IMF and the federal government took a shorter path of deferring the liabilities instead of taking the tough but sustainable route of debt restructuring. As a result, the default threat would keep looming and Pakistan will be compelled to stay in the IMF programme for a longer period to avert the eventuality. The government could not effectively negotiate with the IMF and signed on the conditions, many of which cannot be implemented without setbacks. Soon after the approval of the programme, the IMF had to send an emergency mission to Pakistan to review the implementation status. Various government departments have started speaking against the IMF conditions. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was the first one, which argued that its nearly Rs13 trillion tax target had been agreed on the basis of wrong assumptions. Resultantly, the first half's goal was missed by a wide margin. The Petroleum Division also came forward and told the Prime Minister that the condition related to ending subsidized gas to the industries was met despite its reservations. The Ministry of National Food Security and Agriculture also said that it was overruled on the issue of ending agriculture support price mechanisms. So were the provinces, which have shown reluctance to increase agriculture income tax rates to 45% under the IMF deal. One of the reasons for the current situation was lack of political wisdom and role in finalizing the IMF deal. The traders have again been protected despite the government agreeing with the IMF that it would collect Rs50 billion under a new scheme from them during the fiscal year 2024-25. The scheme has failed soon after its inception, so has the target. But the Finance Ministry has managed to keep the fiscal side under control on the back of higher non-tax payments. The expenditures are still growing at a rate of 20% and the Prime Minister's promise to reduce the size of the government remains unfulfilled. Not even a single ministry or division was closed down during the first 10 months of Shehbaz Sharif's government. The external sector shows some stability due to a controlled import regime and lower than actual value of the rupee that shut down the doors for the informal market of export and remittances receipts. The exporter and the foreign remitter received about Rs40 per dollar high price due to a Rs278 to a dollar parity. Experts like Ashfaq Tola –former Minister of State -and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar have said that the rupee-dollar parity is not more than Rs240 to a dollar in 2024. But the stable rupee throughout the year –irrespective of the price –helped lower the inflation rate, which finally came down to an over six-year low level. This brought stability in the markets but the people did not get much relief due to the already elevated level of prices. There were no additional opportunities for employment creation and economic growth. The political and economic instability pushed many young people to leave the country. The government could not fix the power sector and the unbearable electricity bills, coupled with high taxation and low benefits, created serious troubles for Pakistan's low to upper middle income groups. The poorer remained poorer in the absence of any new economic opportunities. The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) only helped to lower the price pressure as the programme is never meant to lift people out of poverty. In self-inflicted wounds, the federal government spent Rs39 billion to erect a social media firewall, which slowed down the internet speed and damaged the digital economy. The freelancers and the service providers relying on the internet badly suffered. Pakistan's weak economic and political position coupled with geo strategic alignments further complicated matters. The European Union (EU) issued its first warning to review the duty-free access status of Pakistan after the military courts convicted dozens of political activists of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on charges of attacking military installations. The EU claimed that these convictions were in breach of Pakistan's commitments under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The Foreign Office (FO) denies that the government violated its commitments under the GSP plus regime. The upcoming Donald Trump administration may be a matter of concern for the Pakistani authorities. Pakistan completed its last Extended Fund Facility programme due to nearly one and half dozen waivers that it got with the help of the US authorities during the 2013-16 period. There are chances that the country may not be in a position to implement all the conditions agreed with the IMF under the new programme. The question is will there be a friendly government in Washington to help Islamabad secure favourable outcomes from the IMF board. The answer is not a straightforward one. The indications are that without any leverage, it will be difficult to win over Washington. The first test will be in February-March when the IMF will hold its first programme review. Overall, 2025 will not be different from 2024 because of low chances for any room to economically grow and create job opportunities. If the government tries to accelerate growth through debt funding, it will risk both the IMF programme and the hard-earned relative economic stability COMMENTS Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see ourTaylor Swift's Eras Tour broke records and stadiums, Donald Trump won the US presidential election and Raygun kangaroo-hopped into history. or signup to continue reading 2024 was an Olympic-sized year; these are the stories that shaped it. First, Tasmanian-born Mary Donaldson was crowned Queen of Denmark after Queen Margrethe II abdicated her throne during her New Year's speech. Queen Mary met the now King Frederik X in Sydney in 2000, where they met a tourist destination for the Danish. Australia was King Charles III, the first visit by the British monarch since his coronation. Independent senator Lidia Thorpe stirred up controversy after protesting during a parliamentary ceremony. The Indigenous senator was for her comments but did little to dissuade Ms Thorpe. "I don't give a damn about a censure motion - in fact, I'm going to use it for kindling," she said at the time. Samantha Murphy was last seen on February 4, 2024, when she left her home in Ballarat to go jogging. After a significant search in an effort to find Ms Murphy, was charged with her murder. Ms Murphy's body has never been found. Swifties were overjoyed as Taylor Swift for three of the biggest shows ever at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and two more at Accor Stadium in Sydney. The tour was hugely successful for Swift who during the tour. Next year's biggest tour hitting our shores? and coming to Australia for the first time in two decades. Constable Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly shot Luke Davies and Jesse Baird dead with a NSW Police Service weapon on February 19. in Bungonia on February 27, with Lamarre-Condon charged with the murders of the two men, with the case adjourned until next year. The nation was rocked , of six people who were murdered at Bondi Westfield. 18 people were stabbed by Joel Cauchi before he was shot dead by NSW Police inspector Amy Scott. The massacre would leave an enduring mark on the suburb. Two days after the stabbings in Bondi, Assyrian Bishop Mar Mari Emmanual was allegedly stabbed during a live-streamed sermon. 40 people were charged in relation to a riot outside Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakely following the alleged stabbing. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb , which grew into hundreds, "turned on police". Bruce Lehrman raped Brittany Higgins by the Federal Court's Justice Michael Lee in April. "Having escaped the lion's den, Mr Lehrmann made the mistake of coming back for his hat," he said. Accused mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson for her role in a deadly lunch in July 2023. Patterson was charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder after three people died following a lunch at her Gippsland home. Labor MP Josh Burns' office in St Kilda and was covered in red-painted slogans, including "Zionism is fascism" on June 19. "It was clearly politically motivated," Mr Burns said of the vandalism. Wikileaks founder returned to Australia after more than 14 years after his site published classified defence documents alleging war crimes committed by the United States in Iraq and Afghanistan. Landing in Canberra on June 26, home. "The case has dragged on for too long, there is nothing to be gained by his continued incarceration, and we want him brought home to Australia," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) was hit with allegations of criminal behaviour and links with bikie gangs. The Victorian branch was on July 15, with the federal government appointing an independent administrator to take over the union. Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke said the CFMEU's reported actions were "abhorrent" and "intolerable". Paris became the focus of all our attention at the end of July for the . Australians were highly successful, with 18 gold medals by the time of the closing ceremony, and sporting heroes like Jess Fox, and 14-year-old Arisa Trew were champions in their sports. The medalists were overshadowed by a different name in the months after the Olympics however. Dr Rachel Gunn went viral for her performance in breaking at the Olympics. and awkward ground game gave her a level of infamy which saw worldwide ridicule. Jimmy Fallon brought out comedian Rachel Dratch to impersonate the dancer and featured in Call of Duty. Universities across Australia were the site of . The Australian National University, University of Newcastle and University of Wollongong were just some of the campuses which saw 'tent cities' demanding business with Israel be ceased. The driver of the wedding bus in Greta, which saw 10 people killed, Brett Andrew Button, on September 11. Leoni Bowey, who lost her niece and sister in the coach rollover, was surprised at the lengthy term. "I came in not believing very much in the justice system, but the result that they got was tremendous for us," she said. to return to the Oval Office four years after being turfed out. The campaign featured an assassination attempt and a late candidate switch but saw Trump win 276 Electoral College votes to win. The Albanese government people under 16 from using certain social media platforms. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the bill was about "protecting young people, not punishing or isolating them". Alan Jones was and arrested on November 18. The former shock faced court on December 18, with assault charges relating to 10 alleged victims for historical sexual offences spanning almost two decades. Jones's lawyer, Bryan Wrench, said his client before a jury to clear his name. Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering the local community. Got a tip? Send it through to me at joel.ehsman@austcommunitymedia.com.au. 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Ending the year strong and proudNEW YORK , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: LFT ) ("LFT" or the "Company") announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock with respect to the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company also announced the declaration of a one-time special cash dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock due to real estate investment trust tax considerations. These dividends are payable on January 15, 2025 , to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2024 . Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Top trending stories from the past week. News, Sports, and more throughout the week. The week's obituaries, delivered to your inbox.University System of Georgia to ban DEI, commit to neutrality, teach Constitution

The Arab Union for International Exhibitions and Conferences (AUIEC) announced during its recent meeting in Cairo the launch of a major exhibition for Arab industries, set to take place in Iraq in 2025. This initiative underscores the Union’s dedication to fostering Arab industrial collaboration and enhancing trade across the region. According to Mahmoud Jarrah, Secretary-General of AUIEC, the exhibition will serve as a comprehensive platform to showcase cutting-edge industrial products and technologies from Arab countries. It will highlight the vast potential of Arab industries across various sectors while promoting intra-Arab trade and facilitating the exchange of expertise and innovation. Jarrah outlined several key goals for the exhibition: In tandem with the exhibition, AUIEC will organize an intensive training course on event and exhibition management. The program will target exhibition organizers from various Arab countries, aiming to enhance their professional skills and capacity to deliver world-class events. Jarrah also issued a warning about fraudulent activities by entities impersonating the Union. He urged companies and institutions to verify information through official AUIEC channels to avoid falling victim to scams. The Secretary-General extended an open invitation to Arab industrial companies and institutions to participate in this landmark event. He emphasized the importance of collaboration to ensure the exhibition’s success, calling for support and the provision of necessary resources. Earlier this month, Jarrah led a delegation to visit the Food Africa and Pacprocess exhibitions. He noted these events demonstrate the potential for Arab countries to host world-class exhibitions, citing Egypt’s success in attracting nearly 1,000 local and international exhibitors. This upcoming exhibition in Iraq is positioned to further cement the region’s reputation as a hub for industrial innovation and trade. The AUIEC’s announcement reflects a strategic vision for Arab industrial advancement, offering unparalleled opportunities for businesses to network, expand their reach, and contribute to regional economic growth.Nico Iamaleava throws 4 TD passes to lead No. 10 Tennessee over UTEP 56-0

Giants Officially Cut Daniel Jones; Next Move?NEW YORK — The man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was not a client of the medical insurer and may have targeted it because of its size and influence, a senior police official said Thursday. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told NBC New York in an interview Thursday that investigators have uncovered evidence that Luigi Mangione had prior knowledge UnitedHealthcare was holding its annual investor conference in New York City. Mangione also mentioned the company in a note found in his possession when he was detained by police in Pennsylvania. Suspect Luigi Mangione is taken into the Blair County Courthouse on Tuesday in Hollidaysburg, Pa. "We have no indication that he was ever a client of United Healthcare, but he does make mention that it is the fifth largest corporation in America, which would make it the largest healthcare organization in America. So that's possibly why he targeted that company," Kenny said. UnitedHealthcare is in the top 20 largest U.S. companies by market capitalization but is not the fifth largest. It is the largest U.S. health insurer. Mangione remains jailed without bail in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested Monday after being spotted at a McDonald's in the city of Altoona, about 230 miles west of New York City. His lawyer there, Thomas Dickey, said Mangione intends to plead not guilty. Dickey also said he had yet to see evidence decisively linking his client to the crime. Mangione's arrest came five days after the caught-on-camera killing of Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested on December 9, 2024, after a six-day manhunt and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. His arrest has sparked a viral social media movement, with many hailing him as a symbol of resistance against systemic healthcare failures. The #FreeLuigi movement gained significant traction, with his social media profiles amassing over 100,000 new followers before being suspended. Despite this, the movement continues to trend, highlighting public discontent with the U.S. healthcare system. Some social media users argue that Mangione's radicalization stemmed from the struggles faced by millions in obtaining necessary healthcare, and not from his university education. Mangione’s arrest at a McDonald's in Altoona led to the seizure of a "ghost gun," a suppressor, fake IDs, and a manifesto criticizing the healthcare system. While the manifesto seems to admit guilt, some users question Mangione's responsibility, pointing out discrepancies in surveillance photos. The fascination with Mangione has only intensified, with discussions about his attractiveness and comparisons to characters in Ryan Murphy's productions. The phenomenon is reminiscent of society's long-standing obsession with infamous criminals, blurring lines between horror and hero worship. Former FBI agent Rob D’Amico noted that Mangione is seen by some as a "Robin Hood" figure fighting against corporate greed, which complicates the investigation. Police say the shooter waited outside the hotel, where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, early Dec. 4. He approached Thompson from behind and shot him before fleeing on a bicycle through Central Park. Mangione is fighting attempts to extradite him back to New York so that he can face a murder charge in Thompson's killing. A hearing was scheduled for Dec. 30. The 26-year-old, who police say was found with a " ghost gun " matching shell casings found at the site of the shooting, is charged in Pennsylvania with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what law enforcement has called a "targeted attack." Mangione is from a prominent Maryland family with extensive business interests. The Mangione family is known for developing real estate and running businesses. Relatives expressed shock over the arrest and offered condolences to Thompson’s family. Mangione faces multiple charges, including murder, firearm possession, and forgery, in New York and Pennsylvania. Mangione is an Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family. In posts on social media, Mangione wrote about experiencing severe chronic back pain before undergoing a spinal fusion surgery in 2023. Afterward, he posted that the operation was a success and that his pain improved and mobility returned. He urged others to consider the same type of surgery. 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Nico Iamaleava throws 4 TD passes to lead No. 10 Tennessee over UTEP 56-0Empowered Funds LLC boosted its position in shares of ARC Document Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:ARC – Free Report ) by 5.4% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 255,092 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 12,998 shares during the quarter. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in ARC Document Solutions were worth $862,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Redhawk Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in ARC Document Solutions by 80.7% in the second quarter. Redhawk Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 72,752 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $192,000 after acquiring an additional 32,487 shares during the last quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management boosted its stake in shares of ARC Document Solutions by 16.3% in the 2nd quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management now owns 55,586 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $147,000 after purchasing an additional 7,805 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in shares of ARC Document Solutions by 5.7% during the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,550,606 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $4,094,000 after buying an additional 83,795 shares during the period. Renaissance Technologies LLC raised its stake in shares of ARC Document Solutions by 1.7% during the second quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 2,858,142 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $7,545,000 after buying an additional 48,245 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Eagle Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in ARC Document Solutions by 62.0% in the second quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 218,673 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $577,000 after buying an additional 83,708 shares during the period. 48.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Analyst Ratings Changes ARC has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of ARC Document Solutions in a report on Monday, November 18th. They set a “strong-buy” rating for the company. Singular Research raised ARC Document Solutions to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 21st. ARC Document Solutions Price Performance ARC Document Solutions stock opened at $3.39 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $146.66 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.82, a PEG ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.13. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $3.39 and its 200 day simple moving average is $3.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 1.37. ARC Document Solutions, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $2.56 and a fifty-two week high of $3.44. ARC Document Solutions Company Profile ( Free Report ) ARC Document Solutions, Inc, a digital printing company, provides digital printing and document-related services in the United States. It provides managed print services, that places, manages, and optimizes print and imaging equipment in customers' offices, job sites, and other facilities; and cloud-based document management software and other digital hosting services. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ARC? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for ARC Document Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:ARC – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for ARC Document Solutions Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for ARC Document Solutions and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

In a fun-filled and candid episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) 16, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary actor shared the stage with his son, Abhishek Bachchan, and renowned filmmaker Shoojit Sircar. The father-son duo left the audience in splits with their playful banter and light-hearted exchanges during the show, which airs on Sony Entertainment Television. Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Election Results Jharkhand Election Results Bypoll Election Results When Shoojit Sircar asked the question, "Who is the better actor between the two?", Abhishek wasted no time in answering confidently, "Main (Me)." This witty remark was followed by a pause from Amitabh, who looked at his son and responded with a chuckle, "Dekhiye apni tareef karna bohut hi mushkil hota hai" (It’s very difficult to praise myself). The moment was met with laughter from everyone, including the audience, making it one of the most memorable exchanges on the show. Abhishek's Fun Take on Family Game Nights As the conversation continued, Abhishek humorously shared an off-camera family tradition that showcases a lighter side of the Bachchan household. "Off-camera, when the family sits down to play a game like dumb charades, Dad is always the last person to be chosen for a team," Abhishek remarked, pointing at Amitabh. "He's atrocious at dumb charades! He does everything wrong, and we all pray he doesn't end up in our team, or we'll definitely lose." His playful jab at his father, describing how Amitabh would often misinterpret the game, kept everyone laughing. Amitabh, ever the good sport, took the teasing in stride, smiling and adding, "Woh kuch bhalta hi karenge, kuch ulta hi karenge" (He will definitely do something absurd). The candid moment highlighted the strong family bond between the two, full of humor and affection. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) The Junk Food Debate: Amitabh or Abhishek? The next topic that got everyone talking was the Bachchan family's love for junk food. Shoojit asked, "Who eats more junk food, Amitabh or Abhishek?" Amitabh quickly responded, "Every time there is a break, people think I go to the washroom, but actually, I go to eat junk food!" This light-hearted revelation had the entire room laughing and further showcased the fun chemistry between father and son. While the playful moments were certainly the highlight of the show, Amitabh also took a moment to praise his son's recent work. Abhishek’s film, I Want To Talk, directed by Shoojit Sircar, has garnered attention for its emotional depth and Abhishek’s outstanding performance. The film, centered around a father-daughter relationship with the father (played by Abhishek) having only 100 days to fulfill promises to his child, has received critical acclaim for Abhishek’s portrayal of a complex character. Amitabh, who has always supported his son's career, shared a heartfelt message on social media, reposting a review that described Abhishek’s performance as "magical." He also added a touching note in Hindi, saying, "Abhishek mere bete hai; mere uttaradhikari" (Abhishek is my son; my successor). This public endorsement from Amitabh only adds to the growing appreciation for Abhishek's work in the industry. This special episode of KBC offered fans a rare peek into the playful and loving dynamics of the Bachchan family. The episode, which airs at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television, promises to be a laugh riot, as indicated by the teaser caption on social media: “Yeh toh bas trailer hai. Aaj KBC par phutenge hasi ke phavvaare” (This was just the trailer. Today, KBC will burst into laughter!). Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Poll Results Highlights 2024 Jharkhand Poll Results Highlights 2024

OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. ( NYSE:CNP – Free Report ) by 7.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,497 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 590 shares during the quarter. OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in CenterPoint Energy were worth $250,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Boston Partners lifted its position in CenterPoint Energy by 3.3% during the 1st quarter. Boston Partners now owns 17,545,528 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $499,962,000 after buying an additional 556,802 shares in the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its holdings in CenterPoint Energy by 38.8% during the first quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 10,602,621 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $302,070,000 after acquiring an additional 2,961,464 shares in the last quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC boosted its position in CenterPoint Energy by 46.6% during the second quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC now owns 4,666,563 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $144,570,000 after purchasing an additional 1,484,079 shares during the last quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grew its stake in CenterPoint Energy by 1.3% in the second quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 4,043,757 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $125,275,000 after purchasing an additional 53,655 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in shares of CenterPoint Energy by 8.3% during the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,611,909 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $80,914,000 after purchasing an additional 200,693 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.77% of the company’s stock. Analyst Ratings Changes CNP has been the subject of several analyst reports. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of CenterPoint Energy in a research note on Thursday, September 12th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $29.00 target price for the company. StockNews.com downgraded shares of CenterPoint Energy from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 17th. Morgan Stanley dropped their target price on shares of CenterPoint Energy from $32.00 to $31.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Scotiabank lifted their price target on CenterPoint Energy from $28.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 29th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on CenterPoint Energy from $28.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 16th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have assigned a hold rating and one has assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $30.00. CenterPoint Energy Price Performance Shares of NYSE CNP opened at $31.93 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $20.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.72 and a beta of 0.92. The business’s 50 day moving average is $29.71 and its 200-day moving average is $29.17. The company has a current ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.87. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has a 1-year low of $25.41 and a 1-year high of $32.34. CenterPoint Energy ( NYSE:CNP – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 28th. The utilities provider reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.31. The firm had revenue of $1.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.88 billion. CenterPoint Energy had a return on equity of 9.73% and a net margin of 11.25%. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.40 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that CenterPoint Energy, Inc. will post 1.62 earnings per share for the current year. CenterPoint Energy Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 21st will be issued a $0.21 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 21st. This represents a $0.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.63%. This is an increase from CenterPoint Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. CenterPoint Energy’s payout ratio is currently 55.63%. CenterPoint Energy Profile ( Free Report ) CenterPoint Energy, Inc operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Electric and Natural Gas. The Electric segment includes electric transmission and distribution services to electric customers and electric generation assets, as well as optimizes assets in the wholesale power market. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CNP? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. ( NYSE:CNP – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for CenterPoint Energy Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for CenterPoint Energy and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

JPMorgan Chase & Co. trimmed its holdings in shares of Altria Group, Inc. ( NYSE:MO – Free Report ) by 7.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 9,504,479 shares of the company’s stock after selling 722,130 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. owned about 0.56% of Altria Group worth $485,109,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Altria Group by 5.6% in the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 73,481,686 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,821,831,000 after acquiring an additional 3,910,738 shares in the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Altria Group by 729.8% in the third quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC now owns 1,969,262 shares of the company’s stock worth $100,511,000 after purchasing an additional 1,731,932 shares in the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lifted its position in shares of Altria Group by 3,786.6% during the third quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 1,743,443 shares of the company’s stock valued at $88,985,000 after buying an additional 1,698,585 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Altria Group by 25.0% in the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,490,441 shares of the company’s stock valued at $295,055,000 after buying an additional 1,299,703 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Altria Group by 2.5% in the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 40,803,759 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,079,919,000 after buying an additional 1,003,605 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.41% of the company’s stock. Altria Group Stock Down 0.4 % Altria Group stock opened at $52.38 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $54.32 and a 200 day moving average price of $51.34. The company has a market capitalization of $88.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.03 and a beta of 0.63. Altria Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $39.25 and a 52 week high of $58.03. Altria Group Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 26th will be issued a $1.02 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 26th. This represents a $4.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.79%. Altria Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 68.92%. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities research analysts recently commented on MO shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their target price on shares of Altria Group from $52.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Barclays raised their price objective on Altria Group from $45.00 to $46.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 6th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on Altria Group from $54.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. UBS Group raised their price target on Altria Group from $39.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Monday, September 9th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded shares of Altria Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 4th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $53.33. View Our Latest Report on MO Altria Group Profile ( Free Report ) Altria Group, Inc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells smokeable and oral tobacco products in the United States. The company offers cigarettes primarily under the Marlboro brand; large cigars and pipe tobacco under the Black & Mild brand; moist smokeless tobacco and snus products under the Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky brands; oral nicotine pouches under the on! brand; and e-vapor products under the NJOY ACE brand. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Altria Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Altria Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Pittsburgh quarterback Eli Holstein was carted off the field with 5:32 left in the first quarter with an apparent left ankle injury during Saturday's Atlantic Coast Conference game against host Louisville. The freshman was sacked at the Panthers' 49-yard line by Louisville's Ashton Gillotte, who rolled on the quarterback's ankle. Holstein was in a walking boot as he was helped to the cart. Holstein missed last week's game against Clemson after suffering a head injury in the loss to Virginia two weeks ago. Holstein was 3-for-5 passing for 51 yards and an interception before exiting. Nate Yarnell, who threw for 350 yards in the loss to Clemson, replaced Holstein. --Field Level Media

DALLAS (AP) — More than 60 years after , conspiracy theories still swirl and any new glimpse into the fateful day of Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas . Related Articles President-elect Donald Trump that he would declassify all of the remaining government records surrounding the assassination if he returned to office. He made a similar pledge during his first term, but ultimately bended to keep some documents withheld. At this point, only a few thousand of the related to the assassination have yet to be fully released, and those who have studied the records released so far say that even if the remaining files are declassified, the public shouldn’t anticipate any earth-shattering revelations. “Anybody waiting for a smoking gun that’s going to turn this case upside down will be sorely disappointed,” said Gerald Posner, author of “Case Closed,” which concludes that assassin acted alone. Friday’s 61st anniversary is expected to be marked with a moment of silence at 12:30 p.m. in Dealey Plaza, where Kennedy’s motorcade was passing through when he was fatally shot. And throughout this week there have been events marking the anniversary. When Air Force One carrying Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy , they were greeted by a clear sky and enthusiastic crowds. With a reelection campaign on the horizon the next year, they had gone to Texas on political fence-mending trip. But as the motorcade was finishing its parade route downtown, shots rang out from the Texas School Book Depository building. Police arrested 24-year-old Oswald and, two days later, nightclub owner Jack Ruby fatally shot Oswald during a jail transfer. A year after the assassination, the Warren Commission, which President Lyndon B. Johnson established to investigate the assassination, concluded that Oswald acted alone and there was no evidence of a conspiracy. But that hasn’t quelled a web of alternative theories over the decades. In the early 1990s, the federal government mandated that all assassination-related documents be housed in a single collection in the National Archives and Records Administration. The collection of over 5 million records was required to be opened by 2017, barring any exemptions designated by the president. Trump, who took office for his first term in 2017, had boasted that he’d allow the release of all of the remaining records but ended up holding some back because of what he called the And while files have during President Joe Biden’s administration, some still remain unseen. The documents offer details on the way intelligence services operated at the time, and include CIA cables and memos discussing visits by Oswald to the Soviet and Cuban embassies during a trip to Mexico City just weeks before the assassination. The former Marine had previously defected to the Soviet Union before returning home to Texas. Mark S. Zaid, a national security attorney in Washington, said what’s been released so far has contributed to the understanding of the time period, giving “a great picture” of what was happening during the Cold War and the activities of the CIA. Posner estimates that there are still about 3,000 to 4,000 documents in the collection that haven’t yet been fully released. Of those documents, some are still completely redacted while others just have small redactions, like someone’s Social Security number. There are about 500 documents where all the information is redacted, Posner said, and those include Oswald’s and Ruby’s tax returns. “If you have been following it, as I have and others have, you sort of are zeroed in on the pages you think might provide some additional information for history,” Posner said. Trump’s transition team hasn’t responded to questions this week about his plans when he takes office. From the start, there were those who believed there had to be more to the story than just Oswald acting alone, said Stephen Fagin, curator of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which tells the story of the assassination from the building where Oswald made his sniper’s perch. “People want to make sense of this and they want to find the solution that fits the crime,” said Fagin, who said that while there are lingering questions, law enforcement made “a pretty compelling case” against Oswald. Larry J. Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, said his interest in the assassination dates back to the event itself, when he was a child. “It just seemed so fantastical that one very disturbed individual could end up pulling off the crime of the century,” Sabato said. “But the more I studied it, the more I realized that is a very possible, maybe even probable in my view, hypothesis.”

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— President-elect Donald Trump has formally requested the Supreme Court to delay the implementation of a potential TikTok ban, arguing that his administration needs time to pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. The request was submitted on Friday as TikTok and the Biden administration presented opposing briefs to the court. TikTok called on the justices to strike down a law that could result in the platform’s ban by January 19, 2025, while the Biden administration defended the statute, citing national security concerns. Trump, who filed an amicus brief in the case, maintained a neutral position on the legal dispute. However, he urged the court to extend the deadline for TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company, ByteDance, to allow for a negotiated solution after he assumes office. “President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute,” the brief stated. “Instead, he respectfully requests that the Court consider staying the Act’s deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case.” The filing marks Trump’s latest intervention in a major national issue before his inauguration. The Republican president-elect has been actively engaging with foreign leaders and business figures at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida while assembling his administration. Last week, he met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew to discuss the platform’s future. Trump’s position on TikTok has evolved. During his first term, he attempted to ban the app over national security concerns, but his stance shifted during his 2024 presidential campaign when he joined TikTok to connect with younger voters. His campaign effectively used the platform to share viral, often macho-themed content aimed at engaging male audiences. Despite his opposition to banning the app outright, Trump has reiterated that he still sees potential national security risks with TikTok. TikTok and ByteDance are challenging a law signed by President Joe Biden in April, which mandates TikTok’s divestment from ByteDance or a U.S. ban. The statute was upheld earlier this month by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, prompting TikTok to appeal to the Supreme Court. The oral arguments, scheduled for January 10, will address whether the law unlawfully restricts free speech under the First Amendment. TikTok’s legal team argues the statute is based on speculative risks that China could influence TikTok’s U.S. operations through ByteDance, despite no evidence of such interference. “The government concedes that it has no evidence China has ever attempted to do so,” TikTok’s brief stated, adding that the fears are “predicated on future risks.” The Biden administration has defended the law, emphasizing that TikTok’s integration with ByteDance and reliance on proprietary technology developed in China pose inherent risks. Officials argue that Chinese authorities could compel ByteDance to provide data on U.S. users or manipulate content on the platform. However, TikTok maintains that the government’s concerns are unfounded and that a forced divestment would harm its operations and violate free speech protections. With the Supreme Court set to hear arguments in January, the fate of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance. Trump’s plea for a delay signals his intention to address the issue diplomatically after taking office, potentially reshaping the platform’s future in the country. This ongoing legal battle underscores the broader tensions between the U.S. and China over data security and digital sovereignty, with TikTok caught in the crossfire. Source: AP