BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) – The Bridgeport boys basketball team isn’t yet at full strength, as four players who are expected to see regular playing time will be playing for a Class AAA state football championship this Saturday in Charleston. The Indians, however, thrived in their absence on Thursday. Bridgeport forced 18 turnovers – 10 in the first half – and held Liberty to single digits in three of the four quarters of its 69-26 victory over Liberty at Bridgeport. “It sure helped,” Bridgeport coach Dave Marshall said of the turnovers the Indians forced in their man-to-man defense. “We did not, and I mean this as a crazy compliment, we did not shoot the ball well. I just told them and I told them at halftime too, this is probably the best shooting outfit I’ve had since I’ve been here. I said, ‘That does not bother me, we took all good shots.’ “There’s nights where you have to let your defense grind and you have to get in transition. We’ve made an emphasis on trying to get better in transition. We’re still a work in progress, but we thought the turnovers that turned into offense on the other side, it was the right step. We have a long way to go, but it was a step in the right direction.” Beginning next Monday, Carter Zuliani, Jack Spatafore, Donovan Williams and Gavin Williams will be able to join the Bridgeport boys basketball team and will add to their depth in their games later in the week. Phoenix Sickles scored 19 points, Landon Sanders added 15, Anderson McDougal contributed 13 points and Aryon Dodd finished with 12 points. Bridgeport forced 11 turnovers in the first half and often converted off of them, including a pair of steals and transition layups by McDougal, the latter of which put the Indians ahead 13-3; another layup by McDougal stretched the Bridgeport lead to 15-6. “It’s a typical Dave Marshall Bridgeport team. They’re so good in their pack-line defense in the gaps, and it’s no surprise,” Liberty coach Zak Bart said. “We watched film of the last couple year’s games yesterday, and they’re really good at what they do. And the second thing is, we’re a dribble-drive team, and if we don’t do the little things away from the ball correctly to move people, then we’re in trouble and in for a long night.” Liberty’s Baustin Bowers, kept the Mountaineers relatively close early, hitting a layup, a jumper from the free-throw line and a turnaround jumper from the right baseline, which cut Liberty’s deficit to 19-12. But that was followed by a 12-0 Bridgeport run that featured a layup from Landon Sanders, a 3-pointer from Dodd, a put back and plus-one free throw from Sickles and a pair of free throws from Grayson Church: 31-12 Indians. “We knew coming in that we have a new group this year,” Bart said. “We only have two guys that have played varsity basketball before, and a couple kids that went to school here previously, so we knew there would be some nerves. I think a lot of those turnovers were nerves. We usually try to get under 10 as a good goal for us, and we’ll get there; give us a few games.” Leading 33-16 at the start of the third quarter, Bridgeport pulled away for good using a 19-0 run. Sickles scored eight of those points, including a 3-pointer from the right wing at the conclusion of the run that gave Bridgeport a 52-16 lead. That run finally came to an end on a 3-pointer from Eaden Spatafore, and following a put back from Sickles, Liberty’s Timmy Allman hit a layup which, in addition to Spatafore’s 3-pointer, were part of a five-point third quarter for the Mountaineers. Sanders still wasn’t done. After hitting another layup, he received a pass in the post and, after shaking a defender, buried another layup that gave the Indians a 58-21 lead. “Landon – and again, I mean this in all positive - Landon shot terrible,” Marshall said. “I think you know, he’s, in my opinion, one of the better shooters in the area. He didn’t shoot well, but he didn’t settle for that. He still scored 15 points with 1 of 7 from the three 3-poiint line. That’s a testament to how much he’s matured as a young man and a player, that he can still put up that kind of double digits without having his best shooting game.” Bridgeport still had its stroke from long range, as Dodd and Sanders each buried 3-pointers – Dodd from the left wing and Sanders near the top of the key – that were part of the six 3-pointers that Bridgeport drained on the night. Bridgeport led 65-23 after Sanders’ 3. Liberty sank three 3-pointers on the night, with Jeremih Williams hitting two of them, the last of which came from the left corner, cutting Liberty’s deficit to 65-26. Bowers led the Mountaineers with 12 points. Bridgeport travels to Fairmont Senior at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Liberty travels to Doddridge County at 6 p.m. Monday to face Wirt County.Spain's monarch pays tribute to the victims of Valencia floods in his Christmas Eve speech
GREG COTE’S NFL WEEK 17 CHRISTMAS & THURSDAY PICKS CHIEFS (14-1) at STEELERS (10-5) Line: KC by 2 1/12. Cote’s pick: KC, 24-18. TV: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Netflix. [Playoff impact: KC has clinched division but not yet No. 1 seed. PIT has clinched playoffs but not yet division.] Chiefs sew up top AFC seed with a win in Wednesday’s early game or a loss by Buffalo on Sunday. Both teams are playing on three days’ rest, so will quality of play suffer? Weather shouldn’t be a factor; expected in the 30s, like a K.C. summer for this timer of year. Patrick Mahomes is 14-1 on TDs/INTs in three career games against Pittsburgh and Chiefs are 4-0 winning and covering when favored by three or less this year. If you’re still doubting K-City, that’s on you. RAVENS (10-5) at TEXANS (9-6) Line: BAL by 5 1/2. Cote’s pick: BAL, 27-20. TV: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Netflix. [Playoff impact: BAL has clinched playoffs but not yet division. HOU has clinched division.] Wednesday’s late game is another three days’ rest affair for both, so anything goes. A possible playoff preview based on seeding, but BAL has chance to take lead in AFC North with a win. Ravens WR Zay Flowers is iffy, but C.J. Stroud will be missing top target Tank Dell — a huge loss. Lamar Jackson has been good all season, and better lately. HOU getting this many points at home tempts, but I’ll unwrap L-Jack on Christmas and call it a gift. SEAHAWKS (8-7) at BEARS (4-11) Line: SEA by 3 1/2. Cote’s pick: SEA, 23-16. TV: 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Prime Video. [Playoff impact: SEA is alive but has not yet clinched. CHI is eliminated.] Let’s not pretend Thursday prime time is delivering a great matcup, although Seattle still has a shot at NFC West title with a win. Seahawks are better on road (5-1) than Chitown is at home. Bears offense has stalled and the coaching change hasn’t helped. Seattle needs to get its run game working, but Geno Smith with playoff stakes in play should be enough to outscore the toothless Bears. (Betting lines courtesy ESPNBet as of Tuesday afternoon.) ©2024 Miami Herald. Visit at miamiherald.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Tory Baroness faces suspension for calling British-Asian peer ‘Lord Poppadom’
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- Sierra Metals Inc . (TSX: SMT | OTCQX: SMTSF | BVL: SMT) (“Sierra Metals” or the “Company”) announces that it will hold a special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) on January 31, 2025. The Company has set a record date for the Special Meeting of December 30, 2024. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to seek authorization from the Company’s shareholders to enable the Board of Directors (the “Board”) to consider a consolidation of all of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares (“Common Shares”) at a ratio of one post‐consolidation share for up to every twenty pre‐consolidation shares (the “Consolidation”). Shareholders will be requested at the Special Meeting or any adjournment thereof, to consider and, if thought fit, pass, with or without amendment, a special resolution approving the Consolidation. Following the Special Meeting, the Board expects to exercise its discretion to implement the Consolidation on such a date and time as the Board may determine. Additional details in respect of the proposed Consolidation will be included in a management information circular which is being mailed to shareholders in compliance with applicable laws and will be available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ). The Board believes it is in the best interests of the Company to be in a position to complete the Consolidation to provide the Company with greater flexibility for future corporate activities, enhance the marketability of the Common Shares as an investment and lead to increased interest by a broader spectrum of potential investors, thereby increasing the Company’s ability to secure additional financing for operational and growth initiatives. Over the past 24 months, Sierra Metals has successfully stabilized, optimized and improved its operations, resulting in a lower cost structure, increased efficiencies and profitability across the Company. During this period, the Company, among its many achievements, has safely delivered the following: Ernesto Balarezo, CEO of Sierra Metals, comments, “ Over the past two years, Sierra Metals has been diligently delivering strong operating and financial results in a safe and responsible manner. Our strong financial position has us well positioned to focus on a period of organic growth at our two mines. The momentum we have generated across our business is poised to continue in 2025. As we embark on our next phase of growth, we believe the proposed share consolidation will provide an attractive entry point for potential new institutional investors and retail shareholders.” The implementation of any Consolidation is subject to Sierra Metals receiving all required approvals, including support from shareholders at the upcoming Special Meeting, and the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange. If the approvals required for the Consolidation are obtained and the Board decides to implement the Consolidation, the Consolidation will occur at a time determined by the Board and additional information in respect of the Consolidation will be announced by the Company. About Sierra Metals Sierra Metals is a Canadian mining company focused on copper production with additional base and precious metals by-product credits at its Yauricocha Mine in Peru and Bolivar Mine in Mexico. The Company is intent on safely increasing production volume and growing mineral resources. Sierra Metals has recently had several new key discoveries and still has many more exciting brownfield exploration opportunities in Peru and Mexico that are within close proximity to the existing mines. Additionally, the Company has large land packages at each of its mines with several prospective regional targets providing longer-term exploration upside and mineral resource growth potential. For further information regarding Sierra Metals, please visit www.SierraMetals.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information relates to future events or the anticipated performance of Sierra and reflect management's expectations or beliefs regarding such future events and anticipated performance based on an assumed set of economic conditions and courses of action. In certain cases, statements that contain forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative of these words or comparable terminology. By its very nature forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual performance of Sierra to be materially different from any anticipated performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, the risks described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated March 15, 2024 for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and other risks identified in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, which are available at www.sedarplus.ca . The risk factors referred to above are not an exhaustive list of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking information. Forward-looking information includes statements about the future and is inherently uncertain, and the Company's actual achievements or other future events or conditions may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking information due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. The Company's statements containing forward-looking information are based on the beliefs, expectations, and opinions of management on the date the statements are made, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking information if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, other than as required by applicable law. For the reasons set forth above, one should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212228164/en/ CONTACT: Investor Relations Sierra Metals Inc. +1 (866) 721-7437 info@sierrametals.com KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: MINING/MINERALS NATURAL RESOURCES SOURCE: Sierra Metals Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 05:00 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 04:58 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212228164/en
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Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas Eve during the war in Gaza BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive lights and crowds of tourists on Tuesday. Instead, the area outside the Nativity Church was quiet. The church was built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born. The war, the violence in the occupied West Bank it has spurred and the lack of festivities has deeply hurt Bethlehem's economy. The town relies heavily on Christmas tourism. The economy in the West Bank was already reeling because of restrictions placed on laborers preventing them from entering Israel during the war. Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has opened the great Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The ceremony kicks off the 2025 Holy Year. It's a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome. And it will test the pope’s stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them. This begins the Christmas Eve Mass. The ceremony inaugurates the once-every-25-year tradition of a Jubilee. Francis has dedicated the 2025 Jubilee to the theme of hope. Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he'll “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. Trump criticized Biden’s decision on Monday to change the sentences of 37 of the 40 condemned people to life in prison without parole. Trump said that he will direct the Department of Justice to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated.” Trump was vague on what specific actions he may take. 21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country’s highest court confirmed ruling party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections has killed at least 21 people, including two police officers. Mozambique Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told a news conference in Maputo late Tuesday that a wave of violence and looting was sparked by the court’s announcement a day earlier. He said it was led by mostly youthful supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, who received 24% of the vote, second to Chapo, who got 65%. Prosecutors find workers in 'slavery like' conditions at Chinese car company site in Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — A task force led by Brazilian prosecutors says it has rescued 163 Chinese nationals working in “slavery-like” conditions at a construction site in northeastern Brazil, where Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is building a factory. The Labor Prosecutor’s Office released videos of the dorms where the construction workers were staying, which showed beds with no mattresses and rooms without any place for the workers to store their personal belongings. In a statement issued Monday, the prosecutor’s office said the workers had been hired in China by Jinjian Group, one of the contractors on the site, which is located in Camaçari, a city in the Salvador metropolitan region. NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to spread their love of Jesus ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions. Bates used his platform as an NFL player to spread his love of Jesus. A month later, Bates told The Associated Press it is a duty to share his faith. The NFL is filled with players and coaches who feel the same way, such as Houston's C.J. Stroud, Atlanta's Kirk Cousins, and Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens. Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano HONOLULU (AP) — Lava is erupting from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano for the second straight day. The eruption has stayed within Kilauea’s summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and no homes are threatened. Molten rock began spewing out of the volcano before dawn on Monday when fissures opened in the caldera floor and shot lava high into the air. It then oozed across the caldera floor. Scientists expect activity to fluctuate in coming days. The lava paused Monday afternoon but fountains reemerged Tuesday morning. The eruption has occurred in an area that’s been closed to the public since 2007 due to hazards including crater wall instability and rockfalls. Haiti gang attack on journalists covering a hospital reopening leaves 2 dead, several wounded PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s online media association confirms that two reporters were killed and others wounded in a gang attack on the re-opening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, and they forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year. Authorities had pledged to reopen the facility Tuesday but as journalists gathered to cover the event, suspected gang members opened fire in a vicious Christmas eve attack. The killed journalists were identified as Markenzy Nathoux and Jimmy Jean. An unspecified number of reporters had also been wounded in the attack, which was blamed on the Viv Ansanm gang. Hurricane-force winds bear down on California, latest in stretch of extreme weather LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has been hit hard by extreme weather over the past several weeks. Atmospheric rivers, which are long stretches of wet air that can produce heavy rains, brought a record-setting rainfall before Thanksgiving. A series of atmospheric rivers are producing strong waves and storms near Santa Cruz this week. Thousands were left under evacuation warnings and orders because of a fire around Malibu. Climate change means that strong storms will be responsible for a greater share of the state's yearly precipitation and the periods between those events will be drier. Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by vendor technology in its flight operating system. Aviation analytics company Cirium said flights were delayed across American’s major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time. Nineteen flights were cancelled.
Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump on Monday, acknowledging that Trump’s return to the White House will preclude attempts to federally prosecute him for retaining classified documents or trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The decision was inevitable, since longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Yet it was still a momentous finale to an unprecedented chapter in political and law enforcement history, as federal officials attempted to hold accountable a former president while he was simultaneously running for another term. Trump emerges indisputably victorious, having successfully delayed the investigations through legal maneuvers and then winning reelection despite indictments that described his actions as a threat to the country’s constitutional foundations. “I persevered, against all odds, and WON,” Trump exulted in a post on Truth Social, his social media website. He also said that “these cases, like all of the other cases I have been forced to go through, are empty and lawless, and should never have been brought.” The judge in the election case granted prosecutors’ dismissal request. A decision in the documents case was still pending on Monday evening. The outcome makes it clear that, when it comes to a president and criminal accusations, nothing supersedes the voters’ own verdict. In court filings, Smith’s team emphasized that the move to end their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief. “That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,” prosecutors said in one of their filings. They wrote that Trump’s return to the White House “sets at odds two fundamental and compelling national interests: on the one hand, the Constitution’s requirement that the President must not be unduly encumbered in fulfilling his weighty responsibilities ... and on the other hand, the Nation’s commitment to the rule of law.” In this situation, “the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated,” they concluded. Smith’s team said it was leaving intact charges against two co-defendants in the classified documents case — Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira — because “no principle of temporary immunity applies to them.” Steven Cheung, Trump’s incoming White House communications director, said Americans “want an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and we look forward to uniting our country.” Trump has long described the investigations as politically motivated, and he has vowed to fire Smith as soon as he takes office in January. Now he will start his second term free from criminal scrutiny by the government that he will lead. The election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing Trump as he tried to reclaim the White House. He was indicted for plotting to overturn his defeat to Joe Biden in 2020, an effort that climaxed with his supporters’ violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. But the case quickly stalled amid legal fighting over Trump’s sweeping claims of immunity from prosecution for acts he took while in the White House. The U.S. Supreme Court in July ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, and sent the case back to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to determine which allegations in the indictment, if any, could proceed to trial. The case was just beginning to pick up steam again in the trial court in the weeks leading up to this year’s election. Smith’s team in October filed a lengthy brief laying out new evidence it planned to use against him at trial, accusing him of “resorting to crimes” in an increasingly desperate effort to overturn the will of voters after he lost to Biden. In dismissing the case, Chutkan acknowledged prosecutors’ request to do so “without prejudice,” raising the possibility that they could try to bring charges against Trump when his term is over. She wrote that is “consistent with the Government’s understanding that the immunity afforded to a sitting President is temporary, expiring when they leave office.” But such a move may be barred by the statute of limitations, and Trump may also try to pardon himself while in office. The separate case involving classified documents had been widely seen as legally clear cut, especially because the conduct in question occurred after Trump left the White House and lost the powers of the presidency. The indictment included dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified records from his presidency at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, and obstructing federal efforts to get them back. He has pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing. The case quickly became snarled by delays, with U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon slow to issue rulings — which favored Trump’s strategy of pushing off deadlines in all his criminal cases — while also entertaining defense motions and arguments that experts said other judges would have dispensed with without hearings. In May, she indefinitely canceled the trial date amid a series of unresolved legal issues before dismissing the case outright two months later. Smith’s team appealed the decision, but now has given up that effort. Trump faced two other state prosecutions while running for president. One of them, a New York case involving hush money payments, resulted in a conviction on felony charges of falsifying business records. It was the first time a former president had been found guilty of a crime. The sentencing in that case is on hold as Trump’s lawyers try to have the conviction dismissed before he takes office, arguing that letting the verdict stand will interfere with his presidential transition and duties. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office is fighting the dismissal but has indicated that it would be open to delaying sentencing until Trump leaves office. Bragg, a Democrat, has said the solution needs to balance the obligations of the presidency with “the sanctity of the jury verdict.” Trump was also indicted in Georgia along with 18 others accused of participating in a sprawling scheme to illegally overturn the 2020 presidential election there. Any trial appears unlikely there while Trump holds office. The prosecution already was on hold after an appeals court agreed to review whether to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she had hired to lead the case. Four defendants have pleaded guilty after reaching deals with prosecutors. Trump and the others have pleaded not guilty.
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GZIRA, Malta , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- How to stay ahead in the face of fierce competition? SOFTSWISS, a leading tech provider with over 15 years of experience, shares fresh insights from a customer survey conducted by Kantar in November 2024 . To gain data-driven insights into tech operators' needs and expectations, SOFTSWISS invited Kantar , the world's leading analytics agency, to conduct a comprehensive customer survey. Expertise Comes First The survey revealed the top 5 most essential characteristics for tech operators when choosing a technology supplier: High level of professionalism and expertise Security of operations Supplier's long-term and reliable reputation Flexible approach to collaboration Creation of opportunities for business growth Fewer operators prioritise a strong client portfolio as these are not viewed as immediate business drivers and have a less direct impact on operator success. Valentina Bagniya, Chief Marketing Officer at SOFTSWISS, comments: "Delivering exceptional products starts with a profound understanding of client needs and expectations. That's why marketing research and customer surveys are integral to daily operations. By sharing valuable insights with our partners and competitors, we actively contribute to driving innovation and growth across the industry" . Sources of Industry Insights According to respondents, the top 5 sources of information about the online entertainment industry are: Recommendations from colleagues, partners Industry news resources Company websites that provide products and services LinkedIn Employees of partner companies The importance of companies' websites almost tripled compared to the previous year's results. Similarly, the value of recommendations also increased significantly, climbing from fourth place to the top of the ranking. "The trend of growing recommendations' importance extends beyond the industry. In 2024, consumers are navigating an overwhelming media flow where much information gets lost. While brands still communicate actively, capturing audiences has become harder. Personal connections are becoming more significant, offering a more direct and trusted way to reach consumers," shares Kateryna Kaliuzhna, Senior Client Partner at Kantar . The primer position of recommendations underscores the growing importance of partnerships and networks, highlighting the value of community-driven insights from trusted experts. These shifts reflect a broader trend towards trust, transparency, and the demand for credible, easily accessible information in the rapidly evolving market. About SOFTSWISS SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the entertainment industry. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2584445/Tech_Provider_Must_Haves.jpg SOURCE SOFTSWISS
Micron is planning to build a large semiconductor plant on Route 31 in Clay. The company says the plant will employ up to 9,000 people and cost up to $100 billion to build. Photo taken Friday, May 3, 2024. Rick Moriarty | rmoriarty@syracuse.com Rick Moriarty | rmoriarty@syracuse.com Glenn Coin | gcoin@syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. – A week after signing a deal to get up to $6.1 billion from taxpayers to build factories in the U.S., Micron Technology today announced record quarterly revenues. Micron’s revenues for the past three months were $8.7 billion, an 85% increase from the same period last year, the company reported today. Micron turned a $2 billion profit for the quarter. Micron’s previous record quarterly revenues were $8.6 billion, for the three months ending in May 2022. Micron’s fiscal year runs from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31. Results announced today were from the quarter that ended Nov. 28. Today’s report marks a dramatic turnaround from a year ago, when the company posted a $1.2 billion loss on revenues of $4.7 billion. Micron last week signed a deal to get up to $6.1 billion in taxpayer subsidies from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The money would be used to build two memory chip manufacturing plants in the town of Clay and one in Boise, Idaho, the company’s headquarters. The money isn’t paid upfront, but would be doled out as Micron reaches certain construction and equipment installation milestones. The Commerce Department has said it will not release the formal agreement with Micron that details those milestones. Micron says it plans to break ground in November 2025 on the two fabrication plants, or fabs, in Clay. Building and outfitting those two fabs could cost about $50 billion, the company estimates. Micron could see $20 billion in taxpayer subsidies for the Clay project, about 40% of the total cost for the two fabs. Micron has said it plans to build two more fabs after that. Micron is expected to submit a preliminary environmental report to government agencies this week on the potential impacts of the Clay project. The review and public airing of that plan is likely to continue into next summer. Read more about Micron Technology in Clay Refugees: The workforce we didn’t know we needed (Guest Opinion) With Micron funding assured, let’s get to work, CNY (Editorial Board Opinion) JMA Wireless wins $44 million CHIPS Act grant for Syracuse expansion, Schumer says Now that Micron has nailed down billions in federal money, what’s next for Clay project? Micron signs historic deal with feds for $6.1 billion to build chip plants in Central NY, IdahoNEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global recruitment process outsourcing market size is estimated to grow by USD 11.41 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 18.68% during the forecast period. Cost reduction by streamlining the hiring process is driving market growth, with a trend towards emergence of data analytics and artificial intelligence. However, risk of overdependence on a single vendor poses a challenge. Key market players include Accenture Plc, Adecco Group AG, Alexander Mann Solutions, Allegis Group, AMN Healthcare Services Inc., Automatic Data Processing Inc., Cielo Inc., Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., Hays Plc, Hudson Global Inc., Infosys Ltd., International Business Machines Corp., Kelly Services Inc., Korn Ferry , ManpowerGroup Inc., Orion ICS LLC, PeopleScout Inc., Randstad Sourceright EMEA B.V., TrueBlue Inc., and WilsonHCG., ADP, Inc., IBM Corporation, Pontoon Solutions, Sevenstep, Fortune Media IP Limited Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Market Driver The Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) market is experiencing significant growth due to the integration of data analytics and artificial intelligence. HR teams are utilizing vast amounts of data to make informed recruitment decisions, with tools like people analytics and recruitment analytics playing crucial roles. Data sources extend beyond traditional qualifications to include personality traits, with platforms like LinkedIn's Talent Insights employing big data analytics for enhanced statistical hiring. AI enhances candidate engagement through real-time communication and onboarding support, reducing the need for HR interaction and fostering market expansion. The Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) market is experiencing significant growth, with businesses increasingly relying on RPO services to manage their hiring needs. This trend is driven by the benefits RPO offers, such as cost savings, improved efficiency, and access to a larger talent pool. RPO providers use advanced technologies like AI and machine learning to streamline the recruitment process, making it more effective and productive. Additionally, RPOs offer customized solutions tailored to specific industries and companies, ensuring a better fit for the organization's hiring needs. Overall, the RPO market is poised for continued growth as more businesses recognize the value of outsourcing their recruitment processes. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges The reliance of organizations on a sole Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) vendor for all recruitment activities can negatively impact business operations. Risk of confidential information exposure and strained relationships due to demanding behavior from RPO firms are concerns. Effective communication between RPO firms and clients is crucial to mitigate failures and strengthen partnerships. Overreliance on a single RPO vendor may hinder market growth during the forecast period. The Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) market faces several challenges. Talent acquisition and retention are key concerns, requiring advanced technologies and strategies. Consistent with this, the need for cost-effective solutions and efficient processes is paramount. The use of technology, such as AI and machine learning, can streamline processes and improve candidate selection. However, the integration of these technologies with existing HR systems can be complex. Additionally, cultural fit and compliance with labor laws in various regions pose challenges. The RPO market must adapt to these challenges to provide effective and efficient solutions for businesses. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This recruitment process outsourcing market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 IT and telecom 1.2 Manufacturing 1.3 BFSI 1.4 Healthcare 1.5 Others 2.1 Large enterprises 2.2 SMEs 3.1 North America 3.2 APAC 3.3 Europe 3.4 Middle East and Africa 3.5 South America 1.1 IT and telecom- The global recruitment process outsourcing market is experiencing growth due to the adoption of just-in-time recruitment and SMAC technology. Just-in-time recruitment allows for faster response to client needs, optimizing resources, and tapping potential candidates. Wipro Infotech, for instance, implemented this approach to hire 900 people and secure larger projects. SMAC technology, such as Cognizant's cloud-based applicant-tracking system, offers benefits like language support, cost reduction, and social media integration. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the market is expected to recover as businesses resume operations and focus on hiring again. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies. RPO providers are assisting HR departments and resourcing teams in managing recruitment-related operations, from candidate sourcing and screening to offer execution. A written agreement between the HR department and the third-party RPO provider is crucial for the successful implementation of RPO services. The use of RPO suppliers enables organizations to access a larger pool of skilled workers, reducing the nightmare scenario of hiring freezes and backlogs. Job posting and recruitment are essential functions of RPO, ensuring that the right candidates are identified and selected for various roles within an organization. Market Research Overview The Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) market refers to the practice of outsourcing the recruitment process to third-party service providers. This market has gained significant traction due to the benefits it offers, such as cost savings, improved efficiency, and access to a larger talent pool. RPO providers use various technologies and methodologies, including applicant tracking systems, social media recruiting, and artificial intelligence, to streamline the recruitment process. The RPO market caters to various industries and sectors, including IT, finance, healthcare, and retail. The services offered by RPO providers range from end-to-end recruitment solutions to project-based recruitment support. The market is expected to grow at a steady pace due to the increasing demand for flexible and efficient recruitment solutions. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation End-user IT And Telecom Manufacturing BFSI Healthcare Others Type Large Enterprises SMEs Service Geography North America APAC Europe Middle East And Africa South America 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE Technavio
By Molly Farrar A Boston man who allegedly assaulted a transgender woman at a Blue Line MBTA station on Halloween is facing charges of assault and violating the victim’s civil rights, officials said. Gregory Burnett, 53, pleaded not guilty to assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (his foot), and a civil rights violation with injury, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said. The woman, 41, told police that another passenger boarded the train at Maverick, immediately approached her, and shouted “derogatory terms” at her, the DA said. Burnett allegedly said statements including “you’re not a woman, you’re a man.” Burnett then punched and kicked her, including in the crotch area. The woman tried to defend herself, the DA said, but Burnett grabbed her foot and caused her to fall and fracture her wrist. Other passengers helped the woman defend herself against Burnett and get him off the train, officials said. The woman reported the incident to police the next day and said “she felt targeted due to her gender identity based on Burnett’s remarks during the assault,” the DA said. MBTA police used witness descriptions and surveillance video to identify Burnett and apprehend him at Maverick last Tuesday, according to Hayden’s office. Burnett was initially held in jail after being found dangerous in court, but was released last week on conditions to stay at home outside of work hours, according to court records. With a GPS, he is confined to his home outside of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. He is also required to maintain employment, stay away from any witnesses, not commit any further offenses, and not possess any firearms. Molly Farrar Molly Farrar is a general assignment reporter for Boston.com, focusing on education, politics, crime, and more. Boston.com Today Sign up to receive the latest headlines in your inbox each morning.
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Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Market Global Industry Outlook, Capacity and Capital Expenditure ForecastsUSRA Mourns the Loss of Dr. Berrien Moore III, a Distinguished Member of the Board of TrusteesCalifornia voters have approved Proposition 34, a measure from an apartment trade group that aimed to restrict spending by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, which has bankrolled several rent control initiatives and criticized the measure as unconstitutional revenge. The Associated Press called the initiative Wednesday evening. According to the California Secretary of State, the measure is ahead 50.8% to 49.2%. As written, Proposition 34 applies to healthcare providers who have spent more than $100 million in any 10-year period on things besides direct patient care and have run multifamily housing with more than 500 “high-severity health and safety violations.” If a healthcare provider meets that standard they would be required to spend 98% of their revenues from a federal prescription drug program on direct patient care. The measure was sponsored by the California Apartment Assn., whose campaign committee said the new rules could apply to multiple organizations and noted the initiative’s language did not name any specific group. In the weeks before the election, much of the advertising in favor similarly did not name a specific healthcare provider, but emphasized Proposition 34 would save taxpayers money while also increasing spending on patient care. However, the apartment association did single out the AIDS Healthcare Foundation by name as a target during the campaign and no other health organization has such a well-publicized history of operating housing with health and safety complaints and spending money on things other than direct patient care. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has bankrolled three initiatives to dramatically expand rent control in recent years, including Proposition 33 on this year’s ballot. All of those measures were defeated , but forced the real estate industry to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in opposition. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, or AHF, earns most its revenue off the federal drug program at question. The program, known as 340B, requires drug makers to sell their drugs at discounts to certain healthcare providers, who then turn around and charge health insurance companies more for the drugs. According to California’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, the program is supposed to enable providers like AHF to serve more low-income patients, but the law “does not directly restrict how providers spend their revenue from federal drug discounts.” Proposition 34’s restrictions could hamstring AHF’s ability to fund additional rent control measures or operate apartments it owns in and around Skid Row, which have been beset with vermin infestations, elevator failures and other problems, according to a Times investigation published last fall. In a statement, AHF president Michael Weinstein said that the organization would continue to fight for renters. “The results of Propositions 33 and 34 prove only one thing: If billionaires spend more than $170 million lying and confusing voters, they are virtually guaranteed to win,” Weinstein said. What happens next is unclear. Prior to the election, AHF unsuccessfully sued to take Proposition 34 off the ballot, arguing it was unconstitutional because it so singularly targets the organization. However, one legal expert previously told the Times courts generally are reluctant to remove measures before an election and that there was a “good chance” a judge would find the measure unconstitutional if it passed. In an email, AHF spokeswoman Jacki Schechner said that organization would decide on what legal action to take once it sees how the law will be applied. The Yes on 34 campaign declared victory last week, before the race was called by the Associated Press, saying voters took action to close a “loophole” that allowed healthcare organizations to spend money meant for patients on “luxury condos, CEO bonuses, naming rights on sports stadiums, and political campaigns.”
