betfury PM Modi addressed the BJP supporters at party headquarters after the Party-led Mahayuti won Assembly polls in Maharashtra by a record margin. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the BJP supporters at the party headquarters in New Delhi after the Mahayuti alliance’s massive win in Maharashtra Assembly elections. He observed that results of Maharashtra elections and bypolls have proved that people voted for BJP and its NDA partners as they support the development works done by the Centre. PM Modi said that Article 370 won’t return in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) The Prime Minister observed the Mahayuti’s victory has proved that the people of the state have voted for the works done on developments and social justice by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and have rejected lies and fakes that were encouraged by the Opposition parties. Top quotes of PM Modi Click for more latest India news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Subhajit Sankar Dasgupta has nearly 18 years of experience. Currently, he is serving as Associate Editor with news9live.com, a part of Associated Broadcasting Company Pvt Ltd. He started his career with The Pioneer and went on to work in a number of media organisations, including IANS, Financial Express Online, The Political and Business Daily, among others. Apart from online media, he has also worked in print media. Among the beats he covers include politics, sports and infrastructure. He has a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from Guru Jambeshwar University. During his free time, he likes to read books and play table tennis.

Thousands of people have descended on the site where former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli air strike, after the group allowed access to the area for the first time for a public memorial. The massive crater left by the Beirut strike was lit up in red and festooned with Hezbollah flags. At its centre, torches projected light beams into the night sky. Men, women and children wept at the sight of the crater, while the crowd chanted “At your service, Nasrallah” – a common rallying cry among Hezbollah supporters. Nasrallah led Hezbollah for more than 30 years as it became a formidable force in Lebanon, turning him into one of the most influential figures in the Middle East. A ceasefire deal agreed between Hezbollah and Israel on Wednesday paved the way for the southern suburb where Nasrallah was killed, on 27 September, to be opened to journalists and the public. The militant and political group had previously closely guarded access to the suburb, known as the Dahieh, particularly the place where Nasrallah was assassinated, which was entirely closed off. The Israeli strike that killed the Hezbollah leader was reportedly made up of as many as 80 bunker busting bombs, and it destroyed several residential buildings in Harek Hreik – the neighbourhood that forms the centre of Hezbollah’s operations in Beirut. When the crowd was granted access to the site for the first time on Saturday night, people surged into the open area left by the destroyed buildings and climbed up around the edges of the crater. Many held aloft candles and pictures of Nasrallah, who was 64, while a speech by the former leader played from a sound system. “For these two and half months we have refused to believe that he is really gone,” said Narjis Khshaish, 31, who wept and clutched a candle. “We have all just been waiting to reach this place to receive his blessings,” she said. Moussa Dirani, 57, brought his teenage son to the memorial event. “It is very sad and painful to see this site,” he said. “But the resistance does not stop with Nasrallah, his death gives us power to continue along his path.” The hundreds of Hezbollah flags at the event would “continue to fly high”, said Fida Nasreddine, 34. “We are with Hassan Nasrallah until the last breath,” she said. Nasrallah’s assassination shocked Lebanon and the wider world when the news broke in September. He had rarely been seen in public since Hezbollah’s 2006 war with Israel, and was protected by tight security at all times. He was one of a number of senior Hezbollah figures killed by Israel in air strikes between September and the ceasefire agreement struck on Wednesday. The group had been badly damaged by the assassinations, but the sense of celebration in the Hezbollah-dominated areas of Beirut "cannot be dismissed as insincere", said David Wood, a Lebanon analyst with Crisis Group. "The achievements that Hezbollah has promoted - maintaining its ground operations against Israel, ensuring that tens of thousands of Israelis couldn't return to their homes, and having a severe impact on Israel's economy, I don't think those achievements are nothing, and I think lots of its supporters will see an element of victory in that."None of us like higher prices, but that’s exactly what we could be in for next year. I’m going to be analyzing the impact of Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on the price of PC hardware in the future, using not only some estimates that are available now, but also the historical context of tariffs during Trump’s first administration. My point is not to say anything political in nature, but instead to take a serious look at just how much these tariffs will affect PC hardware pricing. The target of these tariffs is the world’s second-largest economy in China, and the latest reports indicate the tariffs could be as high as 40% come early next year . That will undoubtedly impact the price of PC components, as both chips and hardware are largely manufactured in China. Some background We’ve been here before. During the first Trump administration, tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 25% were imposed on various goods imported from China. Graphics cards and other PC components were originally spared from the import tax. However, as the pandemic started to peak, supply chains were disrupted, and the GPU shortage got underway , tariffs on China’s largest semiconductor firm, SMIC, went into effect. The original tariffs that were supposed to go into effect in 2019 didn’t manifest at first, thanks to an exclusion that was offered as the pandemic ramped up. In early 2021, however, the exclusion expired . Not only did the tariffs keep GPU prices high, but Asus, at the time, also said that it would be raising the prices of its motherboards, and other companies followed suit. The context of the pandemic is very important here, as the tariffs imposed in 2019 largely didn’t impact PC hardware until the supply chain was already disrupted. Because of that, it’s hard to attribute the rise in GPU prices — and PC hardware prices overall — solely to the tariffs. Regardless, they made an already bad situation worse. If you lived through the GPU shortage of 2020, you already know how rough it was. The prices of PC components were sometimes double what they normally sold for, and you’d have to camp out in long lines outside of retailers to even have a chance of scoring something at list price. Even as the supply chain recovered, the prices of some GPUs only truly dropped in early 2022. A big reason why is that the tariffs were lifted. In late 2021, a group of companies spearheaded by Nvidia asked the Biden administration to remove the tariffs, and they were joined by HP and Zotac in asking for the exclusion that was applied in 2020. In 2022, the tariffs were lifted, and immediately Asus said it would be lowering its prices by up to 25% — the same amount as the tariff. Just days before, prices on GPUs dropped significantly , barreling back toward list price. We don’t have a pandemic to contend with this time around, nor a sudden rise in the price of cryptocurrency. However, the upcoming Trump administration has signaled that tariffs could climb up to 60% on goods imported from China, which could have a devastating impact on the price of PC hardware. Projecting projections Fast-forward to today. The proposed tariffs are 60% on Chinese goods and either 10% or 20% on goods imported from all other countries. This won’t all happen at once — that’s why I cited the 40% number earlier on — but that’s what’s been suggested. According to a study by the Consumer Technology Association (or the CTA, who’s behind the annual CES event), prices on smartphones would rise by 26% and prices of video game consoles by 40%. Laptops and tablets? 46%. Those numbers alone show how big of a role tariffs on China play in the price of PC components (and video game consoles, which are using largely the same hardware). Although PC component manufacturing is focused in the Asia-Pacific region overall, including countries like Taiwan, Vietnam, and Korea, nearly all hardware touches Chinese-made components in some form. There are PCBs, fans, MOSFETs, capacitors, and a slew of other components that go into PC hardware that come from China. On video games, one analyst told Digital Trends that the cost of something like the PlayStation 5 could jump from $500 to as high as $800 under the tariffs. We don’t have any specific estimates for GPUs and other PC components, but there’s plenty of historical context given the — relatively minor — tariffs we saw during 2021 and 2022. Last time around, major tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Sony were able to carve out a temporary exclusion , and they likely will try again. That doesn’t mean they’ll be successful, however. Earlier this year, the tariffs lifted in 2022 were reimposed, and at the time, the CTA told PCMag that “they’re not getting rid of anything. There are only tariff increases.” The CTA doesn’t have any estimates for PC hardware in particular. However, there are some parallels. For laptops, the CTA says China currently represents 79% of all U.S. imports of laptops and tablets, and 87% of imports for video game consoles. Prebuilt desktop computers are a bit different, representing only 2% of imports — though that’s largely because these PCs are assembled and imported through Mexico. Understanding the cost of PC hardware PC hardware is complex. Most components are truly a result of global manufacturing, which makes them highly sensitive to tariffs placed on any country, let alone China. “China remains the major manufacturing base of video graphics cards and personal computers in the industry,” computer hardware company Zotac wrote to the U.S. Trade Representative in 2021. “The major reason is due to the upstream supply chain remaining mostly in China.” The supply chain for PC components isn’t solely in China, so you shouldn’t expect prices to suddenly jump by 60% across the board. However, the jump could still be signficant. Even if chips are made in, for example, Taiwan by TSMC, final packaging usually takes place elsewhere. AMD, for instance, has facilities in both China and Malaysia for final packaging. Tariffs are meant to encourage domestic purchasing of goods made locally instead of the goods from the country on which the tariffs are imposed. The problem is that the U.S. doesn’t have much capacity for PC hardware manufacturing. Even looking to other countries like Malaysia and Vietnam, it’s unlikely that PC hardware companies will be able to pull completely out of China. We saw this in action in 2021 when the original tariffs went into effect. Even a U.S.-based company like EVGA raised prices on its graphics cards across the board at the time, with some GPUs going up by as much as $100. That was only with a 25% tariff, as well. With a 60% tariff, or even a 40% one, that number could climb quite a bit. Although it’s worrying for the price of building a PC, it’s important to remember that nothing has actually happened yet. The increased tariffs aren’t in place, and it’s still possible that the tariffs on PC components could either be lower or completely removed when the time comes. But the signs right now just aren’t promising.3D Metrology Market Is Booming Worldwide 2024-2031 11-21-2024 07:31 PM CET | IT, New Media & Software Press release from: SkyQuest Technology 3D Metrology Market Global 3D Metrology Market size was valued at USD 8.68 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 9.28 billion in 2023 to USD 15.82 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The Research report on 3D Metrology Market presents a complete judgment of the market through strategic insights on future trends, growth factors, supplier landscape, demand landscape, Y-o-Y growth rate, CAGR, pricing analysis. It also provides and a lot of business matrices including Porters Five Forces Analysis, PESTLE Analysis, Value Chain Analysis, 4 Ps' Analysis, Market Attractiveness Analysis, BPS Analysis, Ecosystem Analysis. Request for Sample Copy of this Global 3D Metrology Market: https://www.skyquestt.com/sample-request/3d-metrology-market Segmental Analysis Component Hardware, Software, Services [After-sales Services, Software-as-a-service, Storage-as-a-service, Measurement Services] End User Automotive [Automotive Design and Styling, Pilot Plant Metrology, Automotive Component Inspection, Others], Aerospace & Defence [Aircraft Components, Defense, Space Exploration], Medical [Orthopedics and Prosthetics, Medical Devices, Dental], Heavy Machinery, Construction & Engineering, Energy & Power [Turbines, Solar Panels], Mining, Other Industries Application Quality control & inspection, Reverse engineering, Virtual simulation, 3D scanning Product Type ODS [3D Laser Scanner, Structured Light Scanner, Laser Tracker], CMM [Bridge CMM, Gantry CMM, Horizontal Arm CMM, Cantilever CMM, Articulated Arm CMM], VMM [Vision System, Measuring Microscope, Optical Comparator, Multi-sensor Measuring System], 3D Automated Optical Inspection System, Form measurement, Others Market Dynamics 3D Metrology Market Drivers Increase in R&D to Bolster Market Growth Around the world, there have been more investments made in the R&D sector to create innovative metrology products and solutions. Rapid technical change is being caused by ongoing R&D in the electronics industry. Additionally, these sectors have developed new tools for precise management and inspection in order to boost efficiency and fulfil rising demand. The market is expected to increase as a result of these factors. The market for 3D metrology will also be greatly influenced by the expanding usage of 3D data for modelling and analysis across numerous industries, as well as by the strong demand for big data analysis. As industries strive for higher levels of quality assurance, 3D metrology plays a crucial role in ensuring precise and accurate measurements. Industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and manufacturing require stringent quality standards to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements. 3D metrology enables comprehensive and detailed measurement analysis, helping organizations maintain quality control and improve product reliability. Want to customize this report? Ask here : https://www.skyquestt.com/speak-with-analyst/3d-metrology-market By Regions and Countries o North America o Europe o Asia-Pacific o South America o Middle East & Africa Following are the players analyzed in the report • Hexagon AB (Sweden) • Zeiss Group (Germany) • Faro Technologies, Inc. (United States) • Nikon Metrology NV (Belgium) • Renishaw plc (United Kingdom) • Keyence Corporation (Japan) • Mitutoyo Corporation (Japan) • Automated Precision Inc. (United States) • Jenoptik AG (Germany) • WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) • ZEISS Industrial Metrology (Germany) • Carl Zeiss Optotechnik GmbH (Germany) • KLA Corporation (United States) • Bruker Corporation (United States) • Trimble Inc. (United States) • 3D Systems Corporation (United States) • Cognex Corporation (United States) • AMETEK, Inc. (United States) • Zebra Technologies Corporation (United States) • Surphaser (United States) View report summary and Table of Contents (TOC): https://www.skyquestt.com/report/3d-metrology-market The research provides answers to the following key questions: • What is the estimated growth rate of the market for the forecast period 2024-2031? What will be the market size during the estimated period? • What are the key driving forces responsible for shaping the fate of the 3D Metrology Market during the forecast period? • Who are the major market vendors and what are the winning strategies that have helped them occupy a strong foothold in the 3D Metrology Market? • What are the prominent market trends influencing the development of the 3D Metrology Market across different regions? • What are the major threats and challenges likely to act as a barrier in the growth of the 3D Metrology Market? • What are the major opportunities the market leaders can rely on to gain success and profitability? About Us: SkyQuest is an IP focused Research and Investment Bank and Accelerator of Technology and assets. We provide access to technologies, markets and finance across sectors viz. Life Sciences, CleanTech, AgriTech, NanoTech and Information & Communication Technology. We work closely with innovators, inventors, innovation seekers, entrepreneurs, companies and investors alike in leveraging external sources of R&D. Moreover, we help them in optimizing the economic potential of their intellectual assets. Our experiences with innovation management and commercialization has expanded our reach across North America, Europe, ASEAN and Asia Pacific. Contact: Mr. Jagraj Singh Skyquest Technology 1 Apache Way, Westford, Massachusetts 01886 USA (!) 351-333-4748 Visit Our Website: https://www.skyquestt.com/ This release was published on openPR.This week on Inside Winnipeg Politics, I sat down with Political Science professor Royce Koop and Winnipeg Sun columnist Geoff Currier to ask a question on many Canadians’ minds: Where is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? While Canadians face challenges, Trudeau seems to be enjoying some personal time on the slopes in British Columbia. Koop shared that Trudeau has been spotted skiing and, to add to the frustration, reportedly cutting into the front of the line. Currier added a humorous take, saying that while Trudeau’s father famously took a long walk in the snow, perhaps the current prime minister is choosing to take a slide in it instead. The discussion moved on to predictions about Trudeau’s future. Will he remain the leader of the Liberals? When will the next federal election really happen? Koop, Currier, and I shared our thoughts on what Canadians might expect from the government in the months ahead. This topic will shape the political landscape soon. Watch the full conversation in the video for our predictions and insights into the future of the Liberal Party and the country.

Bigg Boss Telugu 8: How many celebs will get evicted this week?True freshman Luke Kromenhoek threw three touchdown passes and Caziah Holmes ran for two more as host Florida State routed Charleston Southern 41-7 on Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee, Fla. The Seminoles (2-9) convincingly snapped a six-game losing streak and ensured that the Buccaneers (1-11) would finish theirs on a 10-game skid. Florida State has not had much to celebrate during one of its worst seasons in program history. But on Saturday, the Seminoles overcame a rough start and put together one of their more complete efforts of the season. Florida State had not scored more than 21 points in a game prior to Saturday's contest and its 175 rushing yards more than doubled its average (80.5 per game) this season. No single runner had over 40 yards, but seven rushers combined for that output on 34 attempts. The Seminoles entered the game ranked 130th out of 133 FBS teams in rushing offense. Holmes, a senior, finished with three carries for 38 yards, including touchdown runs of 3 and 18 yards. Kromenhoek gave Florida State a sliver of hope for its quarterback future as he completed 13 of 20 passes for 209 yards and no interceptions. He threw TD passes for Amaree Williams, Ja'Khi Douglas and Hykeem Williams. The highlight was a 71-yard touchdown pass to Douglas on the first play from scrimmage of the second half to put the Seminoles ahead 24-0. Douglas finished with 82 yards receiving on three catches, and 10 different Florida State players caught passes for 240 total yards. The Seminoles went 6 of 10 on third downs after averaging only a 25 percent conversion rate all season. Their defense held Charleston Southern to 275 total yards (57 rushing) and forced two turnovers. Florida State was unable to hang on to the shutout, however, as Bucs quarterback Kaleb Jackson found Landon Sauers for a 7-yard touchdown pass with 57 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Jackson completed 22 of 32 passes for 218 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The Bucs defense recorded three sacks led by Davion Williams, who had eight tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one sack. The Seminoles will conclude their season next Saturday at home against rival Florida. --Field Level Media

NonePOLICE have started to crack down on speeding drivers as winter weather leads to slippery roads - and it's led to some pricey fines. A driver in Canada was hit with a $7,000 charge after being caught speeding in a restricted highway lane. On Wednesday, police in Ontario pulled over a driver going more than 35 mph over the speed limit on Highway 417. The vehicle was also driving in the high-occupancy vehicle lane. The HOV lane is a designated traffic lane meant for vehicles carrying at least two or more people. However, this driver was traveling alone. READ MORE ON TRAFFIC FINES On top of speeding in the HOV lane, cops said the vehicle wasn't insured - which led to a pile of charges. The driver is now facing a minimum of $7,000 in fines upon conviction. They also are hit with a stunt driving charge. They'll have a mandatory 14-day vehicle impound and a 30-day driver's license suspension. Most read in Motors Upon conviction, they'll also face losing six demerit points and a one-year driving suspension. Ontario Provincial Police caught three other speeding drivers on Wednesday as their crackdown begins. Officials are urging drivers to slow down on winter roads. Police in the area are also starting their annual campaign aiming to stop impaired drivers. The crackdown, called the festive RIDE campaign, started on November 21 and will continue until New Year's Day. Police are focusing on checking drivers throughout the holiday season. According to a legally reviewed post, there are five effective strategies to fighting a speeding ticket if it was wrongfully issued. If pulled over and issued a ticket, drivers can argue or dispute a driver's personal opinion. When issuing a speeding ticket, an officer is required to write their opinion and come to an "objective" conclusion. If the ticket was written based on that judgment, it can be contested. An example would be if you were going 75 mph in a 65 mph zone because others were traveling at the same speed, you could argue that it would be more dangerous to travel at 65 mph. You can dispute the officer's presentation of evidence. If you were ticketed for something like running a stop sign or making an illegal u-turn, you can't contest that if an officer saw you, but you can call things into court like eyewitnesses, diagrams, or photos. Argue that the ticket was issued by a "mistake of fact." This is tricky, but a "mistake of fact" is a mistake made by a driver about a situation that was beyond their control, or if a driver legitimately did not know they were violating the law. For example, you were driving in two lanes because the lane markers were so worn down that you could not see them. You could say circumstances justified your driving. You could say you were speeding to pass a possibly drunk driver, or avoiding an accident by rapidly changing lanes. However, the argument won't work if there's proof you continued to speed after passing. Similar to the above, it could be argued that speeding was necessary to avoid harm. The key is to argue that if you weren't speeding, you or someone else could have been harmed. Consult a traffic attorney, if all else fails. Many have free consultations to decide whether or not there's a case. Source: FindLaw “Impaired Driving is a leading cause of collisions on our highways, and a threat to public safety in our communities,” a press release for the initiative said. “There are many options to avoid driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs: take a taxi, call a friend, stay over, or have a designated sober driver.” The Canadian crackdown as thousands of drivers in New York could lose their licenses due to a new rule. Truck drivers had until November 18 to begin their Return-to-Duty process due to tightened regulations around the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. A recent report revealed 163,318 truck drivers are classified as "prohibited" in a database tracking violations of a drug and alcohol testing program. Read More on The US Sun The new rule means drivers had to pass a new drug and alcohol test in order to keep their licenses after November 18. Plus, drivers could face a $350 fine for violating Leaf Day parking rules in Portland, Oregon.

Gap raises annual sales target betting on steady holiday demandAfifeh Saeidavi says she is paralysed by nightmares that she and her family will be persecuted by the Iranian government if forced to return. The mother-of-two is a social worker and collects blood as a phlebotomist in Sydney. Despite living in Australia for more than a decade, Labor's new migration laws have amplified her fears of being deported. Saedavi, her husband and their then-five-year-old son — who is now 17 — arrived in Australia by boat in 2012. After being detained on Christmas Island, they were transferred to the mainland the following year. They live in a constant state of uncertainty, forced to renew their bridging visas every six months. Now, Labor's new suite of migration laws has exacerbated their fear of being separated from Saidavi's youngest son, who was born in Australia. 'Families are going to be ripped apart': Labor's 'brutal' migration law trio, explained "He always says, 'It does not make sense to me. I am counted as an Australian, but you are not accepted here'," she told SBS News. "We are living in stress again," she said, explaining how scared her 11-year-old son is by the prospect of losing his family. She said her family, who were part of Iran's Arab minority, was persecuted by the government. "We ran away from pain, from lack of safety and insecure life to go through this. It's such an inhumane and unfair procedure." The 42-year-old fears Labor's new migration laws have the power to "destroy" lives and is urging the government to reverse the bills passed on Thursday. With the support of the Coalition, Labor passed three amendments to the Migration Act this week, which included strengthening the government's ability to remove non-citizens and pay third countries to take refugees. The amendments cast the future of tens of thousands of people living in Australia into doubt. When taking into account those on bridging visas, in immigration or community detention as well as those released due to the High Court's 2023 ruling that indefinite immigration detention was unlawful, as many as 80,000 people are at risk of removal. Without any guarantees around safety, Saedavi worries the country she and her family could be deported to would force them back into detention-like conditions. Credit: Supplied "I've always been told your country is not safe to go back, so if not, what is the reason to keep me in limbo ... to separate families ... I call it anti-human and anti-refugee," she added. Under the new legislation, the government will also be able to designate a "removal concern country", effectively banning all visa applicants from the country if it refuses to take back deportees. If a person on a bridging visa doesn't comply with the new removal direction, they could face a minimum of 12 months and up to five years in prison. The bills are the government's response to last year's High Court ruling , which found that people could not be detained indefinitely if there was no chance of being returned to their country of origin in the reasonably foreseeable future. 'Set up to fail': Number of visas cancelled on character grounds increases tenfold in last decade Anthony Albanese defends migration legislation The new migration laws have been described as "draconian" and "brutal" by independent MPs and human rights groups. Advocates warn the changes will have devastating consequences for refugees and those seeking protection in Australia. Asylum Seekers Centre CEO Frances Rush said the legislation was "cruelty codified" after it passed the Senate on Thursday. "This is a heartbreaking outcome for the people targeted by these bills, who will feel it profoundly," she said. 27/11/2024 07:04 Play "This is monumentally out of step with Labor’s election platform for a humane and compassionate approach to refugees." Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the three bills on Friday, stating his government had "inherited an immigration system not fit for purpose". "We are a government that wants an inclusive Australia that stands up for that, but we understand as well that our migration system needs to be robust and needs to be not manipulated," he told reporters. When pressed as to what countries will be listed on the removal direction and whether Australia will ensure it only deports non-citizens to signatories of the refugee convention, his answer was brief: "We'll implement our legislation". Source: AAP / Lukas Coch Last year, Labor fulfilled a key election promise to allow 19,000 refugees a permanent residency pathway . Saeidavi and her family are among thousands still stuck on temporary visas. She hopes the government will consider reversing the migration bills so her sons, who both love playing football, can remain in Australia stress-free with their friends and community. "Labor, you have always been a hope for us. Do not destroy this hope ... you are giving a lot of power to others to mess up and destroy our life." With additional reporting by Niv Sadrolodabaee in collaboration with SBS Persian.to clean energy. Leading data and analytics company GlobalData has identified several major challenges to scaling clean energy technologies, highlighting mineral depletion and resource monopolisation. The company's latest strategic intelligence report, Critical Minerals (2024), says the growing demand for renewable technologies such as solar photovoltaic cells and wind turbines, alongside energy transition solutions like hydrogen, energy storage and carbon capture, has triggered an unprecedented surge in demand for critical minerals. 'Near-term depletion' Martina Raveni, a strategic intelligence analyst at GlobalData, said this increasing demand is posing significant challenges to achieving international energy transition goals. "The near-term depletion of critical minerals raises concerns, especially as instability in the green technologies market causes price volatility," Ms Raveni said. "Lower-grade ores complicate extraction, making it less efficient, particularly in the copper industry." Regional concentration Ms Raveni said the issue is further impacted by the fact that many critical minerals are concentrated in specific regions. For example, much of the world's... Colin Hay

Rock Island continued its early season success with an 83-46 victory over the Chicago-based Bowen Boilermakers early Saturday afternoon on Day 2 of the Rock Island Thanksgiving Tournament. The Rocks shot 75 percent from the field in the first half and their defense caused 17 turnovers in a well-rounded performance. “We came out and I felt like we did do what we needed to do,” Rock Island head coach Marc Polite said. “We got off to a slow start, but once we settled down, we were able to get some distance.” Bowen is part of the Chicago Public Blue South Conference and finished last season second in the conference with a 21-11 record. However, the Boilermakers have now started the season 0-3. The Rocks pressured the Boilermakers early and often, forcing Bowen to cough up the ball 14 times in the first half with typical Rock Island fullcourt press. The stifling Rocks’ defense did not allow much breathing room for any Bowen offensive player. The Boilermakers solely relied on senior Rae’Qwon Rogers, who scored 17 of Bowen’s 27 first half points, mostly on one-on-one isolation play. Rogers only had two points after halftime. “Bowen is a tough cover,” Polite said. "Whenever a team like them has five guards that they can put on the floor that can dribble and are aggressive with the ball, it really tests our defensive principles. I thought we made some good adjustments after they got rolling in the first quarter.” Bowen took a narrow two-point lead (11-9) with just over four minutes left. The Rocks then turned up the intensity on the defensive side of the ball, ending the quarter on a 13-5 run. Rock Island also shot the ball at a blistering pace in the first quarter, nailing nine of their first 13 attempts, including three-point plays by juniors Avian Thomas and Lawson Zulu. “I felt like we came out strong,” Thomas said. “It was a little sloppy in the beginning, but we came together as a group and stuck with each other and still believed in each other throughout the game.” Thomas had 15 points, with Zulu leading all Rocks with 17 points. The Rocks continued their offensive dominance in the second quarter, ending the first half by converting their last nine shots. Eight of those were either transition layups on Bowen turnovers, or layups in the half-court offense off beautiful assists. “We finally got into a rhythm,” Polite said. “We are a rhythm-based team, and I thought we strung together some possessions that we were indicative of what we were trying to do on the offensive end. I felt like we had two or three stretches where we had some great offensive rhythm and moved the ball around.” “I feel like our aggressiveness leads to our offense,” Thomas added. "When we are hitting wide open shots, we are a tough team to beat.” The Rocks were comfortably ahead at halftime, leading 49-27, and ended the half on a 19-7 run. “That is a big testament to our offense,” Polite said. "I thought we moved the ball well. We have guys who are ball-tough. With teams like Bowen and Dyatt on Friday, they really get after you, and we have to be tough and strong with the basketball.” Rock Island had an amusing moment halfway through the third quarter. Senior Jae’Vion “Juice” Clark-Pugh split the Boilermaker defenders with a monstrous one-handed dunk. The problem was that the ball popped straight up, and Clark-Pugh used his off-hand to dunk the ball again while still hanging on the rim. “I did not think ‘Juice’ was going to grab the ball and put it back in,” Thomas said. “If he had let go, I think the ball would have gone in. But that made us all laugh, and that is what he brings to the team. He is an energetic, big, fun guy and we love him.” “Juice is an athletic kid,” Polite said of that moment. “I thought he played his best game thus far. He played a really complete game. I thought he finished well and played good defense and rebounded the ball well. For us to be successful this year, we are going to need some games like this from him.” Clark-Pugh had 15 points, with all his baskets coming from around the rim. It was not all good news for the Rocks. In the late stages of the third quarter, Rocks’ glue guy and senior Isaiss Duarte went for a layup, with the Rocks up 68-27. Duarte fell hard on his right wrist and was in obvious pain. He immediately went to the locker room with the Rock Island trainer and did not return. “Duarte has to get an X-ray and figure out what is going on,” Polite said. “I think initially, it maybe felt a little bit worse than what it was, but we are hoping to get positive.” Duarte had seven points before leaving with the injury. “’Zay’ is our energy guy,” Thomas said. “He brings in that defense and tenacity, and we are going to miss him. Hopefully, we can have him back by next week, and I think Deven Marshall is going to come in and fill that role. He has been playing really well in this tournament.” The Rocks closed the tournament with a game against Rockridge (2-1) on Saturday night. Details were not available at press time. A full story will be published on Monday. The Rockets fell in a hard-fought, defensive mid-afternoon game against Dyatt, 54-43 on Saturday. “We are a next-man-up. That has always been our philosophy,” Polite said. “We have other guys whare are going to have to step in to contribute and cover some of his stuff. Duarte does so much for us.” Thomas is greatly anticipating Saturday night’s game. “Rockridge is a tough opponent,” Thomas said. "If we play together as a team and throw the first punch like we have been doing over the past three games, we can get out early and run away with this game.” Sent weekly directly to your inbox! {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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Retailers coax Black Friday shoppers into stores with big discounts and giveaways NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers in the U.S. have used giveaways and bigger-than expected discounts to reward shoppers who ventured out on Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving still reigns for now as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it’s lost some luster. Analysts reported seeing the biggest crowds at stores that offered real savings. They say many shoppers are being cautious with their discretionary spending despite the easing of inflation. Stores are even more under the gun to get shoppers in to buy early and in bulk since there are five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. Online sales figures from Thanksgiving Day gave retailers a reason to remain hopeful for a lucrative end to the year. Southwest Airlines says it is ending cabin service earlier to reduce chance of injury Southwest Airlines is ending its cabin service earlier starting next month. Beginning on Dec. 4, a company spokesperson says flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at an altitude of 18,000 feet instead of 10,000 feet. The company says it's making the changes to reduce the risk of in-flight turbulence injuries. For passengers, that means they will need to return their seats to an upright position or do other pre-landing procedures earlier than before. While turbulence-related fatalities are quite rare, injuries have piled up over the years. Why your favorite catalogs are smaller this holiday season PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the catalogs arriving in their mailboxes are smaller. Many of the millions of catalogs getting sent to U.S. homes were scaled down to save on postage and paper. Some gift purveyors are sending out postcards. In a sign of the times, the American Catalog Mailers Association rebranded itself in May as the American Commerce Marketing Association. Despite no longer carrying an extended inventory of goods, industry experts say catalogs help retailers cut through the noise and still hold their own in value because of growing digital advertising costs. Canada's Trudeau returns home after Trump meeting without assurances that tariffs are off the table WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is returning home after his meeting with Donald Trump without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner. Trump says the dinner talks Friday night at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida were “productive.” But he signaling no retreat from a pledge that Canada says unfairly lumps it in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States. Trudeau spoke of “an excellent conversation” but offered no details. Trump said in a Truth Social post later Saturday that they discussed “many important topics that will require both Countries to work together to address.” Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda, starting with tax cuts WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans swept to power on Election Day and now control the House, the Senate and the White House, with plans for an ambitious 100-day agenda come January. Their to-do list includes extending tax breaks, cutting social programs, building the border wall to stop immigration and rolling back President Joe Biden's green energy policies. Atop that list is a plan to renew some $4 trillion in expiring tax cuts that were a signature domestic achievement of Republican Donald Trump’s first term as president. It's an issue that may define his return to the White House. The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged sword Russia’s ruble is sagging against other currencies, complicating the Kremlin’s efforts to keep consumer inflation under control with one hand even as it overheats the economy with spending on the war against Ukraine with the other. Over time a weaker ruble could mean higher prices for imports from China, Russia's main trade partner these days. President Vladimir Putin says things are under control. One wild card is sanctions against a key Russian bank that have disrupted foreign trade payments. If Russia finds a workaround for that, the ruble could regain some of its recent losses. Iceland votes for a new parliament after political disagreements force an early election REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Icelanders are electing a new parliament after disagreements over immigration, energy policy and the economy forced Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to pull the plug on his coalition government and call early elections. This will be Iceland’s sixth general election since the 2008 financial crisis devastated the economy of the North Atlantic island nation and ushered in a new era of political instability. Opinion polls suggest the country may be in for another upheaval, with support for the three governing parties plunging. Benediktsson, who was named prime minister in April following the resignation of his predecessor, struggled to hold together the unlikely coalition of his conservative Independence Party with the centrist Progressive Party and the Left-Green Movement. Massachusetts lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales over time BOSTON (AP) — A handful of Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping to persuade their colleagues to support a proposal that would make the state the first to adopt a ban meant to eliminate the use of tobacco products over time. Other locations have weighed similar “generational tobacco bans.” The bans phase out the use of tobacco products based not just on a person's age but on birth year. Lawmakers plan to file the proposal next year. If approved, the bill would set a date and ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born after that date forever, eventually banning all sales. Vietnam approves $67 billion high-speed railway project between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has approved the construction of a high-speed railway connecting the capital Hanoi in the north with the financial capital of Ho Chi Minh in the south. It is expected to cost $67 billion and will stretch 1,541 kilometers (957 miles). The new train is expected to travel at speeds of up to 350 kph (217 mph), reducing the journey from the current 30 hours to just five hours. The decision was taken by Vietnam’s National Assembly on Saturday. Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and Vietnam hopes that the first trains will start operating by 2035. But the country has been beleaguered by delays to its previous infrastructure projects. Inflation rose to 2.3% in Europe. That won't stop the central bank from cutting interest rates FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro currency rose in November — but that likely won’t stop the European Central Bank from cutting interest rates as the prospect of new U.S. tariffs from the incoming Trump administration adds to the gloom over weak growth. The European Union’s harmonized index of consumer prices rose 2.3 percent, up from 2.0% in October, according to EU statistics agency Eurostat. However, worries about growth mean the Dec. 12 ECB meeting is not about whether to cut rates, but by how much. Market buzz says there could be a larger than usual half-point cut in the benchmark rate, currently 3.25%.Nicosia, Nov 23 (AP) Moody's two-notch upgrade of Cyprus' credit rating to A3 from Baa2 opens the threshold to quality foreign investment that will generate new jobs, the president said Saturday. President Nikos Christodoulides said in a statement that the rating agency's action reflects his government's efforts at cementing Cyprus' reputation as a credible investment destination through disciplined fiscal policy, banking sector stability and financial reform. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said the upgrade marks the first time that Moody's has elevated Cyprus back into the upper medium grade investment category since 2011, when a brewing financial crisis brought the country to the brink of bankruptcy that required a bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund two years later. Moody's said its rationale for the ratings upgrade and stable outlook was grounded in Cyprus' “prudent fiscal policy” that combined spending cuts with strong public revenue growth, resulting in fiscal surpluses over the last two years. The agency said smaller fiscal surpluses are expected to continue until 2028, while a drop in public debt “has been one of the most substantial globally,” dropping from 113.6 per cent of gross domestic product in 2020 to 73 per cent in 2023. According to Moody's, debt is forecast to continue dropping to 50 per cent in 2027, while the economy will grow by an average of 3.2 per cent between 2024 and 2028, thanks to continued growth in sectors including information and communication technology, finance and insurance. Companies are opting to set up their headquarters in Cyprus, particularly from Ukraine, Israel and the Middle East. Foreign investment in energy, education, construction, health care and tourism will also buoy economic growth over the medium term. Moody's said downside risks include cancellation of large investment project, a burgeoning public sector wage bill and spending pressures in health care. (AP) GSP (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)

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NoneNextNav Inc. ( NASDAQ:NN – Get Free Report ) shares rose 6.7% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $16.01 and last traded at $15.92. Approximately 119,245 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 87% from the average daily volume of 896,740 shares. The stock had previously closed at $14.92. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Separately, B. Riley increased their target price on NextNav from $12.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 14th. View Our Latest Research Report on NextNav NextNav Stock Up 0.4 % Insider Activity at NextNav In other NextNav news, SVP Arun Raghupathy sold 3,332 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.32, for a total transaction of $61,042.24. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 1,087,019 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,914,188.08. This represents a 0.31 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Also, CEO Mariam Sorond sold 200,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.40, for a total transaction of $3,280,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 1,574,117 shares in the company, valued at $25,815,518.80. This trade represents a 11.27 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 209,367 shares of company stock valued at $3,442,705 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 15.70% of the company’s stock. Institutional Trading of NextNav Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Wolf Hill Capital Management LP increased its stake in shares of NextNav by 14.6% in the 2nd quarter. Wolf Hill Capital Management LP now owns 2,123,062 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,218,000 after acquiring an additional 269,754 shares during the last quarter. Empyrean Capital Partners LP grew its holdings in NextNav by 56.6% during the second quarter. Empyrean Capital Partners LP now owns 660,845 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,359,000 after purchasing an additional 238,845 shares during the period. DigitalBridge Group Inc. bought a new stake in NextNav in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,741,000. Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new stake in NextNav in the second quarter worth $1,571,000. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of NextNav by 10.3% during the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,691,508 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,672,000 after purchasing an additional 158,455 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 79.16% of the company’s stock. NextNav Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) NextNav Inc provides next generation positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions in the United States. It offers Pinnacle, a dedicated vertical positioning network to cover entire metropolitan areas including devices equipped with a barometric pressure sensor with the highest quality wide-area altitude service. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for NextNav Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for NextNav and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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POLICE have started to crack down on speeding drivers as winter weather leads to slippery roads - and it's led to some pricey fines. A driver in Canada was hit with a $7,000 charge after being caught speeding in a restricted highway lane. On Wednesday, police in Ontario pulled over a driver going more than 35 mph over the speed limit on Highway 417. The vehicle was also driving in the high-occupancy vehicle lane. The HOV lane is a designated traffic lane meant for vehicles carrying at least two or more people. However, this driver was traveling alone. READ MORE ON TRAFFIC FINES On top of speeding in the HOV lane, cops said the vehicle wasn't insured - which led to a pile of charges. The driver is now facing a minimum of $7,000 in fines upon conviction. They also are hit with a stunt driving charge. They'll have a mandatory 14-day vehicle impound and a 30-day driver's license suspension. Most read in Motors Upon conviction, they'll also face losing six demerit points and a one-year driving suspension. Ontario Provincial Police caught three other speeding drivers on Wednesday as their crackdown begins. Officials are urging drivers to slow down on winter roads. Police in the area are also starting their annual campaign aiming to stop impaired drivers. The crackdown, called the festive RIDE campaign, started on November 21 and will continue until New Year's Day. Police are focusing on checking drivers throughout the holiday season. According to a legally reviewed post, there are five effective strategies to fighting a speeding ticket if it was wrongfully issued. If pulled over and issued a ticket, drivers can argue or dispute a driver's personal opinion. When issuing a speeding ticket, an officer is required to write their opinion and come to an "objective" conclusion. If the ticket was written based on that judgment, it can be contested. An example would be if you were going 75 mph in a 65 mph zone because others were traveling at the same speed, you could argue that it would be more dangerous to travel at 65 mph. You can dispute the officer's presentation of evidence. If you were ticketed for something like running a stop sign or making an illegal u-turn, you can't contest that if an officer saw you, but you can call things into court like eyewitnesses, diagrams, or photos. Argue that the ticket was issued by a "mistake of fact." This is tricky, but a "mistake of fact" is a mistake made by a driver about a situation that was beyond their control, or if a driver legitimately did not know they were violating the law. For example, you were driving in two lanes because the lane markers were so worn down that you could not see them. You could say circumstances justified your driving. You could say you were speeding to pass a possibly drunk driver, or avoiding an accident by rapidly changing lanes. However, the argument won't work if there's proof you continued to speed after passing. Similar to the above, it could be argued that speeding was necessary to avoid harm. The key is to argue that if you weren't speeding, you or someone else could have been harmed. Consult a traffic attorney, if all else fails. Many have free consultations to decide whether or not there's a case. Source: FindLaw “Impaired Driving is a leading cause of collisions on our highways, and a threat to public safety in our communities,” a press release for the initiative said. “There are many options to avoid driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs: take a taxi, call a friend, stay over, or have a designated sober driver.” The Canadian crackdown as thousands of drivers in New York could lose their licenses due to a new rule. Truck drivers had until November 18 to begin their Return-to-Duty process due to tightened regulations around the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. A recent report revealed 163,318 truck drivers are classified as "prohibited" in a database tracking violations of a drug and alcohol testing program. Read More on The US Sun The new rule means drivers had to pass a new drug and alcohol test in order to keep their licenses after November 18. Plus, drivers could face a $350 fine for violating Leaf Day parking rules in Portland, Oregon.