New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson , who has been sidelined since Nov. 6 with a strained left hamstring,"is progressing well through rehabilitation and will be re-examined in approximately two weeks," the team announced Wednesday. This is the first official update to Williamson's status since he was ruled out "indefinitely" on Nov. 9. At practice on Wednesday, New Orleans coach Willie Green did not offer much detail about Williamson's return-to-play protocol. "Getting better and better," Green told reporters . "He's progressing." Williamson has appeared in six games this season, averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 31.1 minutes. The Pelicans went 2-4 in those games, and they've gone 2-14 without him. The absence of their franchise player, though, is not the only reason they are all the way at the bottom of the West. In addition to Williamson, every other member of New Orleans' core has missed a significant stretch due to injury. In this respect, the Pelicans got some good news on Wednesday. Brandon Ingram , who missed their last five games while dealing with right plantaris tendonitis, and Herb Jones, who has been sidelined since straining his right shoulder on Oct. 29, have both been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns . Green told reporters that he's "hopeful" that Ingram and Jones will be in the lineup against Phoenix. "They had a good practice today," Green said. "They went through a full practice, full contact." New Orleans also announced that Jose Alvarado , who has been out since Nov. 11 with a strained left hamstring, will be reevaluated in about two weeks. Jordan Hawkins , who missed the Pelicans' last three games with lower back soreness, has been diagnosed with a lumbar spine annular fissure and will be reevaluated in about a week, according to the team. Could New Orleans be close to fully healthy in two to three weeks? This announcement suggests it's possible, provided that no one else goes down in between now and then. If the Pelicans don't start stringing wins together soon, though, then Williamson will return to a team that has dug itself such a deep hole that even competing for a play-in spot would require a minor miracle. They're 7.5 games behind the 10th-place San Antonio Spurs right now, and are a league-worst 1-11 on the road.

Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in shares of Churchill Downs Incorporated ( NASDAQ:CHDN – Free Report ) by 24.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 9,355 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,810 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in Churchill Downs were worth $1,265,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of CHDN. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co grew its stake in Churchill Downs by 0.6% in the 1st quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 40,359 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,988,000 after acquiring an additional 230 shares during the period. Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its stake in Churchill Downs by 6.7% in the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 432,867 shares of the company’s stock worth $53,564,000 after acquiring an additional 27,173 shares during the period. B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Churchill Downs in the 1st quarter worth approximately $235,000. Strategic Wealth Partners Ltd. grew its stake in Churchill Downs by 48.7% in the 1st quarter. Strategic Wealth Partners Ltd. now owns 8,969 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,110,000 after acquiring an additional 2,936 shares during the period. Finally, Community Trust & Investment Co. grew its stake in Churchill Downs by 19.5% in the 1st quarter. Community Trust & Investment Co. now owns 129,913 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,077,000 after acquiring an additional 21,200 shares during the period. 82.59% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Churchill Downs Stock Performance Shares of CHDN stock opened at $141.87 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.35, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a current ratio of 0.55. Churchill Downs Incorporated has a one year low of $111.10 and a one year high of $150.21. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $139.05 and its 200-day simple moving average is $138.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.84, a PEG ratio of 3.84 and a beta of 0.96. Churchill Downs Increases Dividend The business also recently declared an annual dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 6th will be given a dividend of $0.409 per share. This is a boost from Churchill Downs’s previous annual dividend of $0.38. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 6th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.29%. Churchill Downs’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 6.92%. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts have recently commented on CHDN shares. JMP Securities restated a “market outperform” rating and set a $166.00 price objective on shares of Churchill Downs in a report on Monday, October 14th. Macquarie upped their price objective on Churchill Downs from $154.00 to $162.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, July 26th. Truist Financial restated a “buy” rating and set a $165.00 price objective (down from $166.00) on shares of Churchill Downs in a report on Friday, October 25th. StockNews.com upgraded Churchill Downs from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 6th. Finally, Mizuho dropped their price objective on Churchill Downs from $157.00 to $151.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $160.88. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on CHDN Churchill Downs Profile ( Free Report ) Churchill Downs Incorporated operates as a racing, online wagering, and gaming entertainment company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Live and Historical Racing, TwinSpires, and Gaming. The company operates pari-mutuel gaming entertainment venues; TwinSpires, an online wagering platform for horse racing, sports, and iGaming; retail sports books; casino gaming; and Terre Haute Casino Resort. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CHDN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Churchill Downs Incorporated ( NASDAQ:CHDN – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Churchill Downs Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Churchill Downs and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched in downtown Barcelona on Saturday to protest the skyrocketing cost of renting an apartment in the popular tourist destination. Protesters cut off traffic on main avenues in the city center, holding up homemade signs in Spanish reading “Fewer apartments for investing and more homes for living" and “The people without homes uphold their rights.” The lack of affordable housing has become one of the leading concerns for the southern European Union country, mirroring the housing crunch across many parts of the world, including the United States . Organizers said that over 100,000 had turned out, while Barcelona’s police said they estimated some 22,000 marched. Either way, the throngs of people clogging the streets recalled the massive separatist rallies at the heigh of the previous decade’s Catalan independence movement. Now, social concerns led by housing have displaced political crusades. That is because the average rent for Spain has doubled in last 10 years. The price per square meter has risen from 7.2 euros ($7.5) in 2014 to 13 euros this year, according to the popular online real estate website Idealista. The growth is even more acute in cities like Barcelona and Madrid. Incomes meanwhile have failed to keep up, especially for younger people in a country with chronically high unemployment. Protestor Samuel Saintot said he is “frustrated and scared” after being told by the owners of the apartment he has rented for the past 15 years in Barcelona’s city center that he must vacate the premises. He suspects that the owners want him out so they can renovate it and boost the price. “Even looking in a 20- or 30-kilometer radius outside town, I can’t even find anything within the price range I can afford,” he told The Associated Press. “And I consider myself a very fortunate person, because I earn a decent salary. And even in my case, I may be forced to leave town.” A report by the Bank of Spain indicates that nearly 40% of Spaniards who rent dedicate an average of 40% of their income to paying rents and utilities, compared to the European Union average of 27% of renters who do so. “We are talking about a housing emergency. It means people having many difficulties both in accessing and staying in their homes,” said Ignasi Martí, professor for Esade business school and head of its Dignified Housing Observatory. The rise in rents is causing significant pain in Spain, where traditionally people seek to own their homes. Rental prices have also been driven up by short-term renters including tourists. Many migrants to Spain are also disproportionately hit by the high rents because they often do not have enough savings. Spain is near the bottom end of OECD countries with under 2% of all housing available being public housing for rent. The OECD average is 7%. Spain is far behind France, with 14%, Britain with 16%, and the Netherlands with 34%. Carme Arcarazo, spokesperson for Barcelona’s Tenants Union which helped organize the protest, said that renters should consider a “rent strike” and cease paying their monthly rents in a mass protest movement. “I think we the tenants have understood that this depends on us. That we can’t keep asking and making demands to the authorities and waiting for an answer. We must take the reins of the situation,” Arcarazo told the AP. “So, if they (the owners) won’t lower the rent, then we will force them to do it." The Barcelona protest came a month after tens of thousands rallied against high rents in Madrid. The rising discontent over housing is putting pressure on Spain’s governing Socialist party, which leads a coalition on the national level and is in charge of Catalonia’s regional government and Barcelona’s city hall. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez presided over what the government termed a “housing summit” including government officials and real estate developers last month. But the Barcelona’s Tenants Union boycotted the event, saying it was like calling a summit for curing cancer and inviting tobacco companies to participate. The leading government measure has been a rent cap mechanism that the central government has offered to regional authorities based on a price index established by the housing ministry. Rent controls can be applied to areas deemed to be “highly stressed” by high rental prices. Catalonia was the first region to apply those caps, which are in place in downtown Barcelona. Many locals blame the million of tourists who visit Barcelona, and the rest of Spain, each year for the high prices. Barcelona’s town hall has pledged to completely eliminate the city’s 10,000 so called “tourist apartments,” or dwellings with permits for short-term rents, by 2028.

Shares in uranium, nuclear fuels, and nuclear operating plant services company Cameco Corporation ( CCJ 0.37% ) powered higher by 15.2% in November, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence . The move coincides with a solid third-quarter earnings report released early in the month in an environment of improving optimism around the role of nuclear energy in the provision of power. Cameco powers higher The underlying results from Cameco were good in the third quarter, with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ) rising by 32% to $308 million compared to the same quarter a year ago. In addition, management raised its 2024 uranium production outlook to 23.1 million pounds of uranium from a previous outlook of 22.4 million pounds on the back of an improved outlook at one of its top-tier mining operations in Key Lake, Saskatchewan. The major contributor to Cameco's segmental profit came from its uranium segment, responsible for $240 million in adjusted EBITDA, with nuclear operating services company Westinghouse (Cameco owns a 49% stake) responsible for $122 million, and finally fuel services, which contributed $28 million. Cameco has a bright future That said, investors aren't buying Cameco for what it is now, but instead what it could become. As CEO Tim Gitzel noted in the earnings presentation, "We are continuing to see a positive shift in government, industry, and public support for nuclear energy, further supported by recent announcements between utilities, reactor developers, and the industrial energy users." Gitzel's optimism is backed up by high-profile agreements signed by the leading cloud services companies to procure nuclear-powered energy: Microsoft , Alphabet 's Google, and Amazon have all signed deals this year. In addition, energy equipment and services company GE Vernova 's CEO, Scott Strazik, also declared he was "excited about the sentiment shift back toward nuclear" with a "new archetype of customers that are interested in nuclear power, [that] are going to ultimately, in most cases, still have a traditional nuclear operator running those plants." That's excellent news for GE Vernova's small nuclear services business and even better news for Westinghouse. A pickup in demand for nuclear reactors would strengthen demand for uranium, leading to profit expansion at Cameco. In addition, service demand will increase. There's a lot to like about Cameco. If the current trend toward nuclear energy as a carbon-free solution to ever-growing energy needs continues, the company will inevitably grow into its valuation of 28 times the estimated 2025 earnings.Experts Predict Record Snowfall for Pacific Northwest: Here's How To Make the Most of This Ski Season

Empowered Funds LLC boosted its position in shares of Chemung Financial Co. ( NASDAQ:CHMG – Free Report ) by 5.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 21,245 shares of the bank’s stock after buying an additional 1,072 shares during the quarter. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in Chemung Financial were worth $1,020,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of CHMG. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Chemung Financial by 3.1% during the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 188,331 shares of the bank’s stock worth $8,000,000 after buying an additional 5,649 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its holdings in Chemung Financial by 4.4% during the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 132,134 shares of the bank’s stock worth $6,342,000 after buying an additional 5,584 shares in the last quarter. Bright Futures Wealth Management LLC. acquired a new position in Chemung Financial during the 2nd quarter worth $200,000. Acadian Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Chemung Financial by 8.2% in the 2nd quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 27,111 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $1,299,000 after purchasing an additional 2,054 shares during the period. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its stake in shares of Chemung Financial by 4.3% in the 2nd quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 34,322 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $1,647,000 after purchasing an additional 1,400 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 47.50% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Separately, StockNews.com downgraded Chemung Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Chemung Financial Price Performance CHMG opened at $51.40 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24. Chemung Financial Co. has a 12 month low of $39.00 and a 12 month high of $52.59. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $48.42 and a 200 day simple moving average of $46.31. The stock has a market cap of $244.61 million, a P/E ratio of 11.37 and a beta of 0.15. Chemung Financial ( NASDAQ:CHMG – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 22nd. The bank reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.13 by $0.06. Chemung Financial had a net margin of 14.56% and a return on equity of 10.60%. The business had revenue of $38.28 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.00 million. On average, research analysts expect that Chemung Financial Co. will post 4.94 EPS for the current year. Chemung Financial Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 2nd. Investors of record on Thursday, December 19th will be given a $0.31 dividend. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.41%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 19th. Chemung Financial’s dividend payout ratio is currently 27.43%. Insiders Place Their Bets In other Chemung Financial news, EVP Loren D. Cole sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $51.21, for a total transaction of $51,210.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 4,771 shares in the company, valued at approximately $244,322.91. This represents a 17.33 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link . Corporate insiders own 12.04% of the company’s stock. About Chemung Financial ( Free Report ) Chemung Financial Corporation operates as a bank holding company for Chemung Canal Trust Company that provides a range of banking, financing, fiduciary, and other financial services. The company provides demand, savings, and time deposits; non-interest and interest-bearing checking accounts; and insured money market accounts. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CHMG? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Chemung Financial Co. ( NASDAQ:CHMG – Free Report ). 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( MENAFN - Investor Brand Network) Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA) , an Ireland-based, international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men's and women's sports clubs through a multi-club ownership approach, is encouraged by recent positive valuations across Italy's Serie B pro football league. This follows a spike in club and player market values, based upon data from Transfermarkt, which highlights the growing interest in the sport, along with the growing importance of Serie B as a developmental league where young talent is refined and prepped for success in Serie A and beyond ( ). In its study, which evaluated data between June 15, 2024, and Nov. 12, 2024, Brera noted that several teams in Serie B saw a significant uptick in valuations. Most notably, Carrarese Calcio 1908 recorded a 151% jump, from €5.25 million to €13.18 million. SS Juve Stabia also posted a 146.7% increase in... Read More>> NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to BREA are available in the company's newsroom at About InvestorWire InvestorWire (“IW”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on advanced wire-grade press release syndication for private and public companies and the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers : (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries ; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets ; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact ; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers ; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions . With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, IW is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today's market, IW brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness. IW is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge. For more information, please visit Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorWire website applicable to all content provided by IW, wherever published or re-published: /Disclaimer InvestorWire Los Angeles, CA 310.299.1717 Office [email protected] InvestorWire is powered by IBN MENAFN02122024000224011066ID1108948961 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.ISTANBUL The European Union announced on Saturday that it had recalled its envoy from Niger. The move came after the ruling junta questioned the way the bloc delivered aid to the West African country. "The European Union expresses its profound disagreement with the allegations and justifications put forward by the transitional authorities," the European External Action Service (EEAS) said on Saturday. "Consequently, the EU has decided to recall its Ambassador from Niamey for consultations in Brussels," it added. On Friday, Niger's junta issued a statement accusing the EU ambassador in the country of mismanaging a $1.35 million (€1.3 million) fund intended for flood victims. The junta claimed that the fund was allocated to several international NGOs in a lack of transparency, without sufficient collaboration with local authorities.Tech Stocks Surge Amid Global Unrest

As ski resorts across the Pacific Northwest begin to open, anticipation is growing for what experts predict could be an unforgettable season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 60% chance of La Niña conditions, leading skiers and snowboarders to gear up for a winter filled with fresh powder, stunning views, and epic runs. In the 2023-2024 season, the National Ski Areas Association reported that 60.4 million people hit the slopes nationwide, but only 16.5 million chose the Pacific Northwest. However, that number may rise this season as renowned resorts like Mount Baker, Crystal Mountain, and Stevens Pass prepare for what could be one of their snowiest winters. Here's what you need to know to take full advantage of this potentially record-breaking ski season in the PNW. I've skied at more than 20 resorts across the United States, from the East Coast to the West Coast. I can attest that skiing in the Pacific Northwest offers an entirely different experience, primarily due to heavy snowfall and the Pacific Northwest's distinct type of snow. According to AccuWeather's Senior Meteorologist Brian Wimer , "Ski resorts on the West Coast, such as in Washington, Oregon, and California, have much more moisture available in comparison to interior Western states like Utah and Colorado." Coastal states experience more frequent snowstorms than ski areas in other parts of the United States. For example, Mount Baker in Washington is famous for being the world's snowiest ski resort , largely due to its prime location close to the coast. Another result of the Pacific Northwest’s location is the snow’s water content, which influences its texture. Areas closer to the ocean tend to have snow with higher water content, while this decreases as you move inland. As water content lowers, snow becomes drier and more powdery, much like the conditions found in the Rockies. While you'll enjoy plenty of powder days in the Pacific Northwest, the snow won't feel quite the same as Colorado's. You can still carve through fresh snow, but it tends to be heavier and wetter, making many PNW skiers opt for thicker skis. One of the great things about the Pacific Northwest is how long the winter season lasts. From November to May, there's plenty of time to enjoy the slopes. As someone who loves skiing here, I can confidently say there's no wrong time to visit. However, I recommend coming between January and April, as the mountains receive the most snowfall during this period. The base layers have time to build up, ensuring most runs are open and ready for action. My favorite time to ski in the Pacific Northwest is early spring. While many skiers and snowboarders race to get the first tracks after a fresh snowstorm or overnight grooming, spring skiing in the PNW offers a special experience. The best time to enjoy spring skiing is in the afternoon, so most people don't hit the slopes until lunchtime. You still get the occasional snowstorm, but the warmer temperatures make it unique. There's something about skiing in lighter layers, with many opting for just a t-shirt, that makes it feel like a whole new adventure. Experts at the NOAA expect above-average precipitation across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho in early winter, leading to favorable snow conditions at their ski resorts. The Pacific Northwest offers various ski resorts , from charming local mountains to world-famous destinations. With La Niña's predicted snowfall this winter, several spots are worth considering for your trip. My personal favorite in Oregon is Mount Bachelor. Over in Washington, you can't go wrong with Summit at Snoqualmie, Mission Ridge, or Crystal Mountain. And while Idaho might not always be the first place you think of for skiing, the state has some incredible resorts, including Schweitzer and Sun Valley. To fully enjoy this ski season, I highly recommend planning ahead and booking your trip to one of the top resorts in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. In addition, keeping up with weather apps and following resort social media accounts is essential for tracking snowstorms and staying informed. While chasing storms may not be feasible for everyone, it remains one of the best ways to guarantee optimal conditions. If you're anticipating a significant storm and can take time off, seizing that opportunity to hit the slopes could make for an unforgettable ski experience. The Pacific Northwest offers something extraordinary with its heavy snowfall, breathtaking views, and diverse range of resorts. While many skiers and snowboarders anxiously monitor weather forecasts and resort updates, planning early is always smart. By booking your lift tickets, flights, and accommodations at the start of the season, you'll avoid price hikes and set yourself up for an incredible winter adventure in the Pacific Northwest.

The national furor in recent years around on race and gender in public schools is intensifying as President-elect Donald Trump threatens to shut down the Department of Education, emboldening conservatives to end “wokeness” in classrooms. Battles over books in have become emblematic of the country’s larger culture wars over race, historical revisionism and gender identity. A found book bans increased by nearly 200% during the 2023-24 school year, including titles on sexuality, substance abuse, depression and other issues students face in an age of accelerating technologies, climate change, toxic politics and fears about the future. Book censorship has shaken and divided school boards, pitted parents against parents, and led to . It is part of an agenda driven by conservative parental rights groups and politicians who promote and voucher systems that could weaken public education. The issue goes to the heart not only of what students are taught but how federal and state education policies will affect the nation’s politics after one of the most consequential elections in its history. “It’s not just about taking a book off a shelf,” said Tasslyn Magnusson, an author and teacher from Wisconsin who tracks book censorship across the U.S. “It’s about power and who controls public education. It’s about what kind of America we were and are. We’re trying to define what family is and what America means. That comes down to the stories we tell.” She said she feared Trump’s return to the White House would further incite those calling for book bans: “I don’t have lots of hope. It could get a lot worse.” Over the last year, PEN counted more than 10,000 book bans nationwide that targeted 4,231 unique titles. Most were books dealing with gender, sexuality, race and LGBTQ+ storylines. The most banned title was about a school shooting that included a short description of date rape. Florida and Iowa — both of which have strict regulations on what students can read — accounted for more than 8,200 bans in the 2023-24 school year. “This crisis is tragic for young people hungry to understand the world they live in and see their identities and experiences reflected in books,” Kasey Meehan, director of PEN’s Freedom to Read Program, said in a statement. “What students can read in schools provides the foundation for their lives.” Trump’s calls to close the would need congressional approval, which appears unlikely. Although public schools are largely funded and governed by state and local institutions, the department helps pay to educate students with disabilities, provides about $18 billion in grants for K-12 schools in poor communities and oversees a civil rights branch to protect students from discrimination. But Trump’s election has inspired conservative parental groups, including Moms For Liberty and Parents Defending Education, to strengthen efforts to limit what they see as a liberal conspiracy to indoctrinate children with books and teachings that are perverse, amoral and pornographic. Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, has criticized schools that she says spend too much time on diversity and inclusion when only about one-third of U.S. children are reading at grade level: “We’re talking about public school libraries and content for kids,” Justice told NewsNation after Trump’s victory. “I think it’s very clear that there are certain things that are appropriate for kids, certain things that are appropriate for adults. We’re just getting back to commonsense America.” Trump’s threat to to schools that acknowledge transgender identities could affect curricula and the kinds of books school libraries stock. During his rally at Madison Square Garden in October, Trump — who has has accused schools of promoting sex change operations — said his administration would get “transgender insanity the hell out of our schools.” Vice President-elect JD Vance has accused Democrats of wanting to “put sexually explicit books in toddlers’ libraries.” Nicole Neily, president of Parents Defending Education, told Newsmax that she was excited about Trump’s calls to remake education and “clean up a lot of the mess” he has inherited from the Biden administration. Trump “has centered parental rights back in his platform, which is incredible. He has prioritized knowledge and skill, not identity politics,” she said. “American children deserve better, and it is time for change.” In nominating to be his secretary of Education, Trump appears to be pushing for more conservative parental control over what is taught and read in classrooms. A former professional wrestling executive, McMahon chairs the America First Policy Institute, a Trump-connected organization that has criticized schools for teaching “racially divisive” theories, notably about slavery and a perspective about the nation’s founding it views as anti-American. “Today’s contentious debates over using classrooms for political activism rather than teaching a complete and accurate account of American history have reinvigorated calls for greater parental and citizen involvement in the curriculum approval process,” the institute’s website says. Culturally divisive issues, including race and LGBTQ+ themes, cost school districts an estimated $3.2 billion during the 2023-24 school year, according to a recent study called The survey — published by the Institute for Democracy, Education and Access at UCLA — found that battles over books and teaching about sexuality and other topics led to increased expenses for legal fees, replacing administrators and teachers who quit, and security, including off-duty plainclothes police officers. “Are we really going to spend our tax dollars on these kinds of things?” asked Magnusson. “After Trump was elected, I saw a bunch of middle-class white ladies like me who were saying, ‘This isn’t America.’ But maybe it is America.” One school superintendent in a Western state told the study’s researchers that his staff was often consumed with correcting misinformation and fulfilling public record requests mainly from hard-line parental rights activists attempting to exploit cultural war issues to discredit the district. “Our staff are spending enormous amounts of time just doing stupid stuff,” the superintendent said. “The fiscal costs to the district are enormous, but [so are] the cultural costs of not standing up to the extremists. If someone doesn’t, then the students and employees lose. ... It’s the worst it’s ever been.” The survey found that 29% of 467 school superintendents interviewed reported that teachers and other staff quit their profession or left their districts “due to culturally divisive conflict.” Censoring books in school libraries grew out of opposition to COVID-19 restrictions. A number of conservative parental groups, including Moms for Liberty, which invited Trump to speak at its national convention in August, turned their attention to lobbying against “liberal indoctrination.” Their protests against what they criticized as progressive teaching on sexuality and race were focused on increasing conservative parental control over a public education system that was That strategy has led to a national, right-wing effort that is “redefining government power to restrict access to information in our schools,” said Stephana Ferrell, co-founder of the Florida Freedom to Read Project. “This movement to protect the innocence of our children believes if children never read it in a book they won’t have to know about it and can go on to lead harmonious lives. But books teach us cautionary tales. They instruct us. You can’t protect innocence through ignorance.” School districts across the country have removed “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe and “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George Johnson, which are about gender identity and include graphic depictions of sex, along with titles by renowned writers such as Toni Morrison, Kurt Vonnegut, George Orwell, Maya Angelou and Flannery O’Connor. Related Articles Surveys show that most Americans do not favor censorship. The Florida Freedom to Read Project and similar organizations around the country have called for thorough public reviews of challenged books to prevent one scene or passage from being taken out of context. Moderate and liberal parents groups over the last two years have also become more active in school board politics. They have supported school board candidates who have defeated those backed by Moms for Liberty in Texas, Florida and other states. “People say the pendulum will swing back,” said Ferrell. But, she said, conservatives want to “stop the pendulum from swinging back.” Picoult is accustomed to conservatives attempting to censor her. Her books have been banned in schools in more than 30 states. Published in 2007, “Nineteen Minutes” explores the lives of characters, including a girl who was raped, in a town leading up to a school shooting and its aftermath. “Having the most banned book in the country is not a badge of honor. It’s a call for alarm,” said Picoult, whose books have sold more than 40 million copies. “My book, and the 10,000 others that have been pulled off school library shelves this year, give kids a tool to deal with an increasingly divided and difficult world. These book banners aren’t helping children. They are harming them.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Pregnant Charlotte Crosby ‘rushed to hospital’ days after home robbery attemptNonePublished 00:00 IST, November 28th 2024 The first round of the India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security, including Strategic Trade and Technology, was held in Tokyo on Wednesday during which the two sides underscored the need for "closer collaboration" to protect economic interests. New Delhi, Nov 27 (PTI) The first round of the India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security, including Strategic Trade and Technology, was held in Tokyo on Wednesday during which the two sides underscored the need for "closer collaboration" to protect economic interests and build resilient supply chains and critical infrastructure in identified sectors. Both sides also agreed to bring "concrete results" through enhanced holistic collaboration in focus areas, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The MEA said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid his "first official visit to Japan on Wednesday in the current capacity", and had a series of meetings and interactions with senior officials in the government of Japan. His visit "reinforced the strong and enduring friendship" between India and Japan, rooted in shared values, mutual respect, mutual trust and commitment to regional stability, it said. "Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri co-chaired the 1st round of India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security, including Strategic Trade and Technology, in Tokyo on November 27, 2024 along with Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Masataka Okano," the ministry said. In another statement, the MEA said, "During the FS-Vice Ministerial Dialogue, they reviewed the entire spectrum of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, including political relations, defence and security, economic cooperation, and people-to-people ties, besides discussing regional and international issues of common interest." The India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security, including Strategic Trade and Technology, attended by stakeholder ministries, departments and agencies from both the governments, was announced during the India-Japan 2+2 ministerial meeting held in New Delhi on August 20. The meeting in Tokyo provided an "opportunity to exchange views on respective economic security policies, strengthen partnership for building industrial and technological resilience and promote collaboration in research and application of key technologies", the MEA said. Both sides underscored the need for closer collaboration to "protect economic interests, and build resilient supply chains and critical infrastructure in identified sectors, by way of policy facilitation" for business and academic partnerships between relevant actors in India and Japan, the statement added. "They also explored ways to facilitate talent exchange and upskilling in fields of common interest," it said. The two sides recognised the dialogue as a significant and timely step to bring contemporary relevance to the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. During the Dialogue on Economic Security, Strategic Trade and Technology, the two sides covered topics related to economic security, supply chain resilience, and partnership in critical and emerging technologies. Misri met with other senior functionaries of the government of Japan, including Takehiko Matsuo, Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan to discuss economic and high technology cooperation; Keiichi Ichikawa, Deputy Secretary General of National Security Secretariat and Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan to discuss security and economic partnership; and Yoshimichi Terada, Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to review cooperation for the MAHSR (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail) project. Besides, the foreign secretary interacted with Japanese policymakers and senior officials from key government ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Environment, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organisation), JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). PTI KND KVK KVK Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. 23:59 IST, November 27th 2024

Deion Sanders has done what many thought was impossible—he’s made Boulder, Colorado, the epicenter of college football conversation. From his leadership style to his ability to command the attention of the sports world, Coach Prime has transformed the Colorado Buffaloes into a brand that resonates far beyond the Big 12. But with constant speculation about his next move, fans wonder: should he stay? The answer is a resounding yes, and here’s why. The Deion Effect: Changing Colorado Football Forever Ryan Clark, speaking on First Take , summed it up perfectly: “He’s changed Colorado. He’s changed the way people enroll in school. He’s changed the price of the tickets. He’s changed the butts in the seats.” Colorado’s resurgence is directly tied to Sanders. Under his leadership, ticket prices skyrocketed, attendance surged, and recruits are clamoring to be part of the movement. This isn’t just a football program; it’s a cultural phenomenon led by Deion. Clark added, “All the people that go to Boulder, Colorado, go to Boulder, Colorado, because of Deion Sanders. Period. He doesn't need a different stage. He doesn't need a new set to be the captain of. He is Deion Sanders. And so my point is this. These dudes have been recruited every single day of their life. They don't want to be told what's wrong with them. They want to be built up. Nobody does that better than him.” . @Realrclark25 says Deion Sanders should stay in Colorado if he doesn’t go to the NFL. “All the people that go to Boulder, Colorado, go to Boulder, Colorado because of Deion Sanders. Period. He doesn’t need a different stage.” pic.twitter.com/cPS0hhBq1s Complete Control and Long-Term Potential At Colorado, Sanders controls the narrative. From social media strategy to on-field decision-making, the Buffaloes are entirely his vision. With an athletic director in Rick George committed to his success and the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities growing, Coach Prime has every tool to build a perennial powerhouse. Why leave for the unknown when the foundation for greatness is already in place? Deion Sanders Bans Colorado Buffaloes Player From Celebrating The NFL vs. Colorado: A Unique Fit As Clark pointed out, “He is the biggest fish in the smallest pond.” The NFL may offer prestige, but Sanders has something more valuable in Colorado—impact. He’s not just coaching a team; he’s redefining a program, a fanbase, and a city. In the NFL, he’d be one of many voices. In Boulder, he is the voice. Colorado must do whatever it takes to keep Deion Sanders. That means increasing his pay, bolstering NIL support, and continuing to invest in the program’s success. Coach Prime belongs in Boulder—not just for the Buffaloes, but for the legacy he’s building in the world of college football. Deion Sanders and Colorado Travel to Kansas City Amidst NFL Security Warning Deion Sanders staying in Colorado isn’t just about football; it’s about sustaining the revolution he started. Related: Colorado Chases Big 12 Glory Against Tough Kansas Squad Related: What Time, TV Channel is Colorado Football at Kansas This Weekend?Blushing Diljit Dosanjh turns face away from audience after getting hugs from fan during concert. Watch

Donors Flood Missing Hawaii Woman’s Venmo After Learning She Left U.S.Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called at 8.17pm on November 22 with reports of an incident in Oxlow Lane. At the scene, a member of staff was found having been injured. The staff member was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Two 16-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm, with one needing hospital treatment. They were then both taken to a police station and have since been released with no further action. A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 20:17hrs on Friday, 22 November to reports of a staff member being attacked a commercial premises in Oxlow Lane, Dagenham. "Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended. "The victim was taken to hospital with non life-threating injuries. READ MORE: Police in Barking given extra powers to tackle anti-social behaviour "Two boys aged 16 were arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm. One was taken to hospital for non life-threatening injuries. "They were then both taken to an east London police station and were subsequently released with no further action." The London Ambulance Service has been contacted for a comment.( MENAFN - The Conversation) This quote , from Curt Siodmak's 1974 novel City in the Sky, describes how hard it can be to suppress our thoughts.“Don't think of a pink elephant” has become a classic example of how difficult it can be to intentionally avoid visualising. Research suggests many of you, having read about a pink elephant, will have imagined seeing one. However, some people, like us, have aphantasia – we cannot visualise. So we are a little confused at the idea other people can imagine seeing things that aren't there. In a new study , we have found evidence the pink elephant problem is not universal. Some people – including people with aphantasia – can block involuntary visual thoughts from their minds. People with aphantasia cannot voluntarily imagine seeing things in our mind's eye. So if you ask us not to think about a pink elephant, we won't visualise one, because we can't. Aphantasia is typically described as a deficit. When people first learn they have aphantasia they are often upset, as they realise other people can do things they cannot. It might be nice to imagine seeing the characters described in a book, for example, or to visualise an absent loved one. However, deficits are often balanced by benefits. There are suggestions people with aphantasia (or aphantasics, as we're sometimes called) may have a heightened resistance to involuntary intrusive thoughts. Another way to look at it is that aphantasics are one portion of a natural diversity of human minds, with people having different capacities to visualise. Where aphantasics have no capacity, most people would have an average ability, and a small number of people would have an extremely strong ability to visualise. In our new study, we looked at links between the intensity of people's visual imaginations and their tendency to visualise, even when they try not to. People with vivid visual imaginations were more likely to have involuntary visualisations, and we could predict these outcomes by measuring brain activity. Some people might enjoy being able to imagine seeing detailed scenes whenever they wish. However, this seems to come at the cost of not being able to shut down these experiences. Most people have less vibrant imagery, but they seem to be more able to suppress these thoughts. Aphantasics are unlikely to have involuntary visualisations. Does that mean they have peaceful minds? In our study people who reported having weak imagery were less likely to imagine seeing things they were trying not to think about. However, they were more likely to report mind-wandering. If this describes aphantasics, instead of visualising things we are told not to think about, we may turn our minds to other thoughts, such as what's for dinner. So we would not have more peaceful minds, just a resistance to think about things we are trying to put out of mind. From our own experience, we can confirm at least some aphantasics have minds that wander. But when our minds wander, neither of us imagines seeing things. Our experiences are different. When Derek's mind wanders he imagines hearing and engaging in purely audio conversations. As daydreaming is typically associated with vision, he did not realise until very recently these imagined conversations could be described as his experience of daydreaming. Loren cannot visualise or imagine hearing things. She experiences her thoughts as different sensations of texture and imagined feelings of movement – and these are what she experiences when her mind wanders. Perhaps. While our evidence suggests aphantasics are resistant to involuntary visualisations, more research will be needed to work out if we are resistant to reliving traumas, or if these will simply trigger different types of imagined experience. What is clear is that Siodmak was wrong. If you tell people they shouldn't think of a pink elephant, some of us will happily put that beast out of our minds, and turn our thoughts to other matters. What's for dinner? MENAFN27112024000199003603ID1108934263 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.