SURREY, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (" RecycLiCo ” or the " Company ”) (TSX.V: AMY | OTCQB: AMYZF| FSE: ID4), a pioneer in the field of sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling technology, is pleased to announce the results of its 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on December 12, 2024. The Company elected Richard Sadowsky, Paul Hildebrand, Andris Kikauka, Rod Langtry and Kurt Lageschulte to serve as directors until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company or until their successors are elected or appointed. In addition, the Company re-appointed De Visser Gray LLP to serve as the auditor of the Company until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company. About RecycLiCo RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. is a battery materials company specializing in sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling and materials production. RecycLiCo has developed advanced technologies that efficiently recover battery-grade materials from lithium-ion batteries, addressing the global demand for environmentally friendly solutions in energy storage. With minimal processing steps and up to 99% extraction of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, the patented, closed-loop hydrometallurgical process turns lithium-ion battery waste into battery-grade cathode precursor, lithium hydroxide, and lithium carbonate for direct integration into the re- manufacturing of new lithium-ion batteries. For more information, please contact: Teresa Piorun Senior Corporate Secretary Telephone: 778-574-4444 Email: [email protected] Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release may contain "forward-looking statements", which are statements about the future based on current expectations or beliefs. For this purpose, statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate or true. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
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. 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. 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 one 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 an issue with a vendor technology that maintains 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. Haiti gangs fire on journalists covering a planned hospital reopening, leaving casualties PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Suspected gang members have opened fire on journalists in Haiti’s capital as they were covering the attempted reopening of the country’s largest hospital, wounding or killing an unknown number of people. The country's interim president, Leslie Voltaire, said in an address to the nation that journalists and police were among the victims of the vicious Christmas Eve attack. He did not specify how many casualties there were, or give a breakdown for the dead or wounded. Radio Télé Métronome said earlier on Tuesday that seven journalists and two police officers were wounded in the shooting. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. Middle East latest: Israeli raid and airstrikes in West Bank kill at least 8 Palestinians The Palestinian Health Ministry says at least eight people were killed by Israeli military operations in the northern West Bank. The ministry said three of the dead were killed by Israeli airstrikes. The attacks took place around the city of Tulkarem and nearby refugee camps. The Israeli military said it opened fire after militants attacked soldiers, and it was aware of some uninvolved civilians who were harmed in the raid. Elsewhere in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian city of Bethlehem was marking a somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of the war in Gaza. Most festivities were cancelled and crowds of tourists were absent. Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA. She led Iowa to the national championship game, was the top pick in the WNBA draft and captured rookie of the year honors in the league. Fans packed sold-out arenas and millions of television viewers followed her journey on and off the court. Clark's exploits also put other women's sports leagues in the spotlight. A group of 74 sports journalists from AP and its members voted on the award. Other athletes who received votes included Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and boxer Imane Khelif. Clark’s only the fourth women’s basketball player to win the award since it was first given in 1931. 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. Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pier SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A major storm has pounded California’s central coast bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean. The storm was expected to bring hurricane-force winds and waves up to 60 feet Monday as it gained strength from California to the Pacific Northwest. Some California cities have ordered beachfront homes and hotels to evacuate early Monday afternoon. Forecasters have warned that storm swells would continue to increase throughout the day. Medellin Cartel victims demand truth and justice as cartel boss Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — The return of the notorious drug trafficker Fabio Ochoa to Colombia, following his deportation from the United States, has reopened old wounds among the victims of the Medellin cartel, with some expressing their dismay at the decision of Colombian authorities to let the former mafia boss walk free.Some of the cartel victims said on Tuesday that they are hoping the former drug lord will at least cooperate with ongoing efforts by human rights groups to investigate one of the most violent periods of Colombia’s history, and demanded that Colombian prosecutors also take Ochoa in for questioning.
( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Pharmaceutical Global market Report 2024 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 The Business Research Company's Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports-for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 9, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- The Business Research Company's Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports-limited time only! The generative artificial intelligence AI in the pharmaceutical market has witnessed exponential growth in recent years. It is projected to grow from $1.41 billion in 2023 to a promising $1.85 billion in 2024, showcasing a compound annual growth rate CAGR of 31%. The surge in the previous period can be credited to the expansion in computational power, the prominence of big data in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, booming research and development investment, amplified data quality, and seamless integration and spread of cloud computing. Interested in the Detailed Market Landscape of the Generative Artificial Intelligence AI In Pharmaceutical Sector? The predictive trajectory of the generative AI in the pharmaceutical market suggests exponential growth in the forthcoming years. It is slated to reach a staggering $5.47 billion in 2028, at a compound annual growth rate CAGR of 31.1%. This sustainable growth in the projection period can be linked to a renewed emphasis on early disease detection, robust regulatory support, and guidelines combined with an enhanced computational power, surge in drug development costs, and increased data availability. Notable trends gating the forecast period include a seamless blend of blockchain and AI, advanced data integration, improved disease prognosis, automated drug repurposing, real-time clinical trial optimization. Pre-book the report for a swift delivery: What's Driving the Generative Artificial Intelligence AI In Pharmaceutical Market Growth? An overarching emphasis on personalized medicine is anticipated to boost the market for generative AI in pharmaceuticals. Personalized Medicine customizes medical treatment to the individual traits, requirements, and predilections of patients, leveraging genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. The focus on personalized medicine is gathering pace due to advancements in genetic research and technology, enabling more precise and effective treatments individualized for each patient. 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Inc., AbbVie Inc., Bayer AG, Sanofi S.A., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, AstraZeneca PLC, Novartis AG, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Fujitsu Limited, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Eli Lilly and Company, Amgen Inc., Gilead Sciences Inc., NVIDIA Corporation, Conduent Incorporated, XtalPi Inc., Insilico Medicine Inc., Numerate Inc., Atomwise Inc., and BenevolentAI Limited. How is Technology Reshaping the Generative Artificial Intelligence AI In Pharmaceutical Landscape? Trendsetting companies operating in the generative AI in pharmaceutical market are venturing into new products, such as AI healthcare microservices, to streamline drug discovery processes. For instance, in March 2024, Nvidia Corporation launched generative AI microservices. These present advanced imaging, natural language, and speech recognition, along with digital biology capabilities, thereby enhancing drug discovery and genomic workflows. 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Percentages: FG .424, FT .867. 3-Point Goals: 9-27, .333 (Farell 4-6, R.Felton 3-10, Soumaoro 1-1, LaBeaux 1-2, Woodard 0-1, Riley 0-2, Walker 0-2, Hayes 0-3). Team Rebounds: 1. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 4 (R.Felton 3, Walker). Turnovers: 7 (Riley 2, Farell, LaBeaux, R.Felton, Soumaoro, Woodard). Steals: 3 (R.Felton, Riley, Woodard). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .528, FT .742. 3-Point Goals: 7-15, .467 (Cotton 3-3, Ituka 2-6, Pierre 1-2, Franklin 1-3, Houge 0-1). Team Rebounds: 4. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 3 (Nicholson 2, Niagu). Turnovers: 8 (Cotton 2, Pierre 2, Brigham, Franklin, Houge, Ituka). Steals: 5 (Brigham, Cotton, Ituka, Nicholson, Pierre). Technical Fouls: None. .Micron’s second-quarter forecast disappoints; shares tumble
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How much political donors will be able to contribute to campaigns will be capped but the finer details of electoral laws remain elusive despite a rush to pass them. or signup to continue reading Individuals would only be able to donate $20,000 and donations above $1000 will have to be disclosed in near real time. But the thresholds aren't set in stone. The Liberals, Nationals and some teal independents are negotiating to increase the donation cap by tens of thousands of dollars - potentially as high as $50,000 - and increase the disclosure limit, with one suggestion to double it to $2000. Increasing the total election spending cap - set at $90 million for political parties and $11 million for special interest groups such as unions and Climate 200 - is also featuring in negotiations ahead of the bill coming before the Senate on Monday. In principle, Labor's legislation is what transparency and reform advocates called for but it's struggling to find friends outside the major parties with independents accusing the government and coalition of a political stitch-up. It's revitalised grassroots supporters with 100 volunteers signing up for independent ACT senator David Pocock's re-election campaign in a single night after the proposed reforms were announced. Extra public cash for candidates to run elections will disproportionately benefit major parties and boost their coffers by millions of dollars not available to independents, crossbenchers argue. Liberals have privately raised concerns about an $800,000 cap per electorate exceeding the $90 million federal cap when all 150 seats are accounted for, meaning the full amount couldn't be spent on each campaign. Despite not all electorates drawing the same expenditure, with major parties putting minimal resources into near-unwinnable seats, there were concerns this could hamper Liberals facing well-resourced independents. Half a dozen Liberals were unseated by teals in 2022. Independents only need to focus on a single seat and can spend up to the cap without worrying about breaching it elsewhere, one Liberal MP said. And while groups such as Climate 200 can spend a lot less than political parties federally, they were targeting fewer seats where advertising could be concentrated, they said. The same argument is being made behind the scenes about minor parties such as the Greens following outcry about the reforms stacking the field for major parties, which Labor disagrees with. But Senator Pocock still questioned whether his history-making victory at the 2022 election could have happened under the reforms due to a mismatch in funds major parties would have had against him. 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Advertisement AdvertisementPublic Sector Pension Investment Board grew its position in The Clorox Company ( NYSE:CLX – Free Report ) by 12.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,375 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Public Sector Pension Investment Board’s holdings in Clorox were worth $876,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in CLX. Insight Folios Inc grew its position in Clorox by 3.0% in the 3rd quarter. Insight Folios Inc now owns 2,195 shares of the company’s stock worth $358,000 after purchasing an additional 63 shares in the last quarter. Fiduciary Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Clorox by 0.4% in the second quarter. Fiduciary Group LLC now owns 19,050 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,600,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Clorox by 2.0% during the second quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 3,634 shares of the company’s stock valued at $496,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. SPC Financial Inc. lifted its holdings in Clorox by 2.2% during the second quarter. SPC Financial Inc. now owns 3,485 shares of the company’s stock worth $476,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares during the period. Finally, Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV boosted its position in Clorox by 17.2% in the third quarter. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV now owns 510 shares of the company’s stock worth $83,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. 78.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. TD Cowen raised shares of Clorox from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $155.00 to $170.00 in a report on Wednesday, November 6th. Evercore ISI reduced their target price on shares of Clorox from $140.00 to $139.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 14th. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Clorox from $165.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, September 6th. DA Davidson increased their price objective on Clorox from $153.00 to $171.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, November 4th. Finally, BNP Paribas upgraded Clorox to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, September 6th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have assigned a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $155.00. Clorox Stock Down 1.6 % Shares of NYSE CLX opened at $166.97 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 11.08. The company has a market cap of $20.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 58.18, a P/E/G ratio of 3.10 and a beta of 0.42. The Clorox Company has a 52 week low of $127.60 and a 52 week high of $171.37. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $163.50 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $150.49. Clorox ( NYSE:CLX – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 30th. The company reported $1.86 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.36 by $0.50. The company had revenue of $1.76 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.64 billion. Clorox had a net margin of 4.78% and a return on equity of 316.08%. Clorox’s revenue was up 27.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.49 earnings per share. Research analysts anticipate that The Clorox Company will post 6.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Clorox Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 14th. Investors of record on Wednesday, January 29th will be given a $1.22 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 29th. This represents a $4.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.92%. Clorox’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 170.04%. About Clorox ( Free Report ) The Clorox Company manufactures and markets consumer and professional products worldwide. It operates through four segments: Health and Wellness, Household, Lifestyle, and International. The Health and Wellness segment offers cleaning products, such as laundry additives and home care products primarily under the Clorox, Clorox2, Scentiva, Pine-Sol, Liquid-Plumr, Tilex, and Formula 409 brands; professional cleaning and disinfecting products under the CloroxPro and Clorox Healthcare brands; professional food service products under the Hidden Valley brand; and vitamins, minerals and supplement products under the RenewLife, Natural Vitality, NeoCell, and Rainbow Light brands in the United States. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CLX? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for The Clorox Company ( NYSE:CLX – Free Report ). 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For “Hysteria!” actresses Anna Camp and Julie Bowen, horror is harder than comedy. “Horror is really hard actually because there is a fine line you have to walk; you have to make it feel grounded and you’re put in these extreme circumstances: You’re being possessed or pulled through the air, there’s nothing you can do to relate to that,” explained Camp of “Pitch Perfect” fame. “With comedy, you can have a relatable situation and go, ‘I’ve been in situations like that.’ There’s nothing you can compare (horror) to, so you have to use your imagination. I find it harder. Your imagination goes home with you at the end of the day. You’re still thinking crazy thoughts.” Bowen, best known for playing Claire Dunphy on “Modern Family,” agreed. “Comedy’s pretty binary because it’s like either you can make people laugh or you don’t. I can’t watch horror. I’m terrified, terrified! I am the easiest scare in the world, so as far as doing (horror), I want to make it as real as possible. It was hard because I had to be really, really crazy. There were times when I’d get back to my hotel room at 3 a.m., I didn’t want to be alone in my head,” said Bowen, laughing. Camp, Bowen, Royal Oak native Bruce Campbell (“Evil Dead”), showrunner David A. Goodman (“Futurama”), and Ypsilanti native/creator Matthew Scott Kane (“American Horror Story”) were promoting “Hysteria!” at the New York Comic Con in October. The horror series is streaming on Peacock. Set in the fictional Michigan town of Happy Hollow, the first episode of “Hysteria” begins with a popular quarterback’s disappearance and a pentagram is discovered on a garage door. As a result, rumors of the occult and satanic influence run rampant through the town. A trio of outcasts in a heavy metal band called Dethkrunch exploit this by rebranding themselves as a satanic metal band, which leads to them becoming the targets of the town’s witch hunt. “Something on my mind a lot in 2019 was we’re living in this post-factual age with social media. It seemed like decades and decades ago, you could trust the news. Now everything is in question. When lies end up getting disseminated as truth, that starts to warp people’s version of reality. Suddenly, they’re living in a world other people are not. That was going on in the world I was living in and I very quickly connected it to the 1980s satanic panic. It’s not really that different because people were saying Ozzy Osbourne, Jason Voorhees (of ‘Friday the 13th’), and the Smurfs were going to turn your kids into satanists and kill you in your sleep. That didn’t happen. It wasn’t true, but so many people got worked up into such a fervor over it, bad things happened. ... It was smoke without fire,” Kane said. “Disinformation is not new,” Campbell said. “Disinformation will tear a town apart.” Campbell portrays Happy Hollow Police Chief Ben Dandridge. “This guy’s a reasonable cop; he’s a rational person who doesn’t treat the teenagers like they’re idiots. It’s all very refreshing,” he said. “I want to play that guy again. I want cops to be that guy. I’m playing the cop (that) cops need to be. That’s my whole motivation for playing this guy: How would you like cops to be, especially the guy in charge, the chief of police? They’re lucky to have Chief Dandridge.” “It was truly an exciting moment when Bruce signed on,” Goodman said. By the end of the first episode, a supernatural phenomenon happens to Linda Campbell, played by Bowen. “Linda seems like one thing, then you realize she’s bananas. She’s either bananas or she’s possessed. Either way, it’s a complicated thing to play,” Bowen said. “With Julie, you can have your cake and eat it too,” Kane said. “She’s this fun, quirky mom. ... As the episode goes on, she’s pulled deeper into this thing and crazy stuff starts happening. That final act of the first episode was my favorite moment with her because this announced that this is not Claire Dunphy. We’re not doing that again; we’re pushing her as a performer. “Julie was so excited about doing stunts. She told us on many occasions she’s very sturdy and can take it. The same goes for Bruce and for Anna. We didn’t ask anyone to give us a flavor of the thing they did before. We cast people we loved so much (in their famous projects) that we wanted to give them the opportunity to do the exact opposite.” Added Bowen: “I got this script and was like, ‘Oh great. She’s a mom. How fun.’ I love moms. I’m a mom, but I felt this was not worth flying out of town to Georgia and being away from my kids. Then I got to the end of the pilot and was like, ‘She’s crazy!’ Is she possessed? There’s a lot more questions. It’s fun to just stretch again and do things I haven’t done in a while, which I found really exciting.” Kane said he felt lucky Bowen signed on at the beginning. “She was the first adult actor to sign on. That gave us such credibility to have a two-time Emmy-winning actor leading this show. Suddenly, it goes from this script from a relatively unknown writer into the new Julie Bowen show,” he said. It was the quality of the writing that attracted Camp, Bowen and Campbell to “Hysteria!” “I loved the script; it was incredibly well-written. It was immersed in the time period. It was such a good coming-of-age story, too — the feeling of being in high school again, being in the 1980s,” Camp said. “I talked to Matt who said my character (Tracy) was incredibly pivotal to the series and we’ll learn about why she is the way she is. So I was like, ‘I’d love to do this!’” For Campbell, the writing is everything. “A lot of times, I’ll get a script that could make the words interchangeable with every other character because the writing is very bland and just doesn’t have the detail you need. This was different. Every character was pretty distinct and pretty well-drawn,” he said. “It’s quality. It’s not a (expletive) show. It’s a real show that’s playing around with interesting themes. A lot of it is still relevant to this day.” “Hysteria!” has other Michigan connections, including University of Michigan alumnus Jonathan Goldstein (“Spider-Man: Homecoming”) and Dondero High School alumnus Jordan Vogt-Roberts (“Kong: Skull Island”), who both serve as executive producers. Kane explained why he set “Hysteria!” in Michigan. “You write what you know. I grew up in Ypsilanti, so that had a lot to do with it. More importantly, when you’re in a small town in the Midwest — somewhere like Michigan — these things don’t ever happen and word spreads fast and paranoia spreads quickly and (everything’s) blown out of proportion and takes up a lot of people’s minds,” he said. “Whether or not something is real doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter if there are people willing to believe it does and willing it into the world. What does it matter if it’s objectively real or living rent-free in someone’s head?”"The Council of Autism Service Providers" And "ABA Centers" Partner to Ring Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange
Nagpur: The 11th edition of the Global Nagpur Awards (GNA) 2024, organized by Nagpur First on Sunday, celebrated the remarkable achievements of talented individuals from Nagpur who have earned global recognition. The awards recognized contributions across several categories. In Healthcare, Dr Satish Deopujari was honoured for his pioneering innovations in paediatrics. The Media category award went to Biren Ghose for his trailblazing work in AR-VR, and his role in global animation projects like The Lion King and The Jungle Book. Ghose said, "We've taken animation globally, creating ‘India for the world'." The Global Social Award was presented to Satish Goggulwar, who leads ‘Amhi Amche Arogyasathi', an initiative addressing rural healthcare, livelihood, and malnutrition through community-driven solutions inspired by Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave. In the Innovation category, Rajesh Joshi was recognized for designing the world's lightest aeromodel, weighing just 770 milligrams, and developing benchmark aerovision techniques, including flower-dropping mechanisms. Neeraj and Sapna Sagdeo, recipients of the Food and Hospitality award, were celebrated for elevating Nagpur's Saoji cuisine to international prominence. Their fiery Varhadi dishes, particularly goat curry, have gained widespread acclaim in New Jersey, blending culinary tradition with global appeal. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Padma Shri Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram, a renowned neurologist. His groundbreaking work in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders such as strokes, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease has saved countless lives. Dr Meshram's dedication extends to serving rural and tribal communities, and his contributions have earned global recognition through over 400 scientific publications. The event, held on Sunday at Parwana Auditorium, Kingsway Hospital, concluded a two-day summit at IIM Nagpur, including a morning session at Chitnavis Centre, where Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav was chief guest. The ceremony began with children from Rahul Academy performing traditional songs. Anand Sancheti, managing director of SMS Limited, was guest of honour. Treasurer Jaiprakash Parekh said, "Our aim is to honour and recognize talented individuals who have worked towards social development while making their projects globally impactful" Sancheti commended the initiative, describing it as a courageous and impactful effort. Union minister Nitin Gadkari conveyed a special message via Parekh, "Nagpur First has consistently highlighted and appreciated local talent over the past 11 years. I congratulate the awardees and organizers for their commendable work," he said. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Sells 1,060 Shares of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (NYSE:PBR)
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Peterborough police have identified human remains in a decades-old cold case as those of a man who they say was a victim of homicide. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Peterborough police have identified human remains in a decades-old cold case as those of a man who they say was a victim of homicide. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Peterborough police have identified human remains in a decades-old cold case as those of a man who they say was a victim of homicide. Police say recreational divers found a human skull in the Otonabee River in Peterborough on July 10, 1988, but extensive air and underwater searches failed to recover the rest of the body. They say a post-mortem examination at the time revealed the skull belonged to a male and that he had been murdered. Police say that thanks to advanced DNA testing technology, the victim has now been identified as Gerald Durocher, who would have been 38 years old at the time of his death. They say the remains were sent to a Texas-based forensic testing company in October 2021, and genome sequencing was used to build a DNA profile and identify potential relatives. They say police then interviewed relatives and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service performed further DNA testing to confirm Durocher’s identity. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Police say Durocher had connections in Ontario, including Ottawa, as well as the Quesnel, B.C., area and investigators are asking anyone with information about the case to come forward. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 11, 2024. Advertisement AdvertisementNoneMcALLEN, Texas (AP) — SpaceX is launching a new mission: making its Starbase site a new Texas city. Billionaire Elon Musk ‘s company on Thursday sent a letter to local officials requesting an election to turn what it calls Starbase — the South Texas site where SpaceX builds and launches its massive Starship rockets — into an incorporated city. Residents of the area known as Starbase submitted the petition, according to the company. The area is on the southern tip of Texas at Boca Chica Beach, near the Mexican border. Earlier this year, Musk announced he was moving the headquarters of SpaceX and his social media company X from California to Texas. “To continue growing the workforce necessary to rapidly develop and manufacture Starship, we need the ability to grow Starbase as a community. That is why we are requesting that Cameron County call an election to enable the incorporation of Starbase as the newest city in the Rio Grande Valley,” Kathryn Lueders, the general manager of Starbase, wrote in a letter to the county. It’s not the first time turning Starbase into its own city has been floated. Musk proposed the idea in 2021 when he wrote a social media post that simply said, “Creating the city of Starbase, Texas.” RELATED COVERAGE Texas Rangers and RHP Nathan Eovaldi finalize $75 million, 3-year contract FCS title game going back to Tennessee after 15th championship in a row in Frisco, Texas Heisman finalist Travis Hunter is AP Big 12 defensive player of year and 1st-team pick as receiver Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr., the county’s top elected official, said despite the talks of incorporation in 2021, this was the first time a petition was officially filed. “Our legal and elections administration will review the petition, see whether or not it complied with all of the statutory requirements and then we’ll go from there,” Treviño said on Thursday. More than 3,400 full-time SpaceX employees and contractors work at the Starbase site, according to a local impact study issued by Trevino earlier this year. SpaceX’s rapid expansion in the region has drawn pushback from some locals. Earlier this year, a group called Save RGV sued the company in July over allegations of environmental violations and dumping polluted water into the nearby bay. SpaceX said in response that a state review found no environmental risks and called the lawsuit “frivolous.”
FBI director Christopher Wray has said he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. At a town hall meeting with the bureau workforce, Mr Wray said he would be stepping down “after weeks of careful thought”. Mr Wray’s intended resignation is not unexpected considering that Mr Trump had picked Mr Patel for the role in his new administration. Mr Wray had previously been named by Mr Trump and began the 10-year term — a length meant to insulate the agency from the political influence of changing administrations — in 2017, after Mr Trump fired then-FBI director James Comey. Mr Trump had demonstrated his anger with Mr Wray on multiple occasions, including after Mr Wray’s congressional testimony in September. “My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day,” Mr Wray told agency employees. “In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.” Mr Wray continued: “It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway — this is not easy for me. I love this place, I love our mission, and I love our people — but my focus is, and always has been, on us and doing what’s right for the FBI.” Mr Wray received a standing ovation following his remarks before a standing-room-only crowd at FBI headquarters and some in the audience cried, according to an FBI official who was not authorised to discuss the private gathering and spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press. Mr Trump applauded the news on social media, calling it “a great day for America as it will end the weaponisation of what has become known as the United States Department of Injustice” and saying that Mr Patel’s confirmation will begin “the process of Making the FBI Great Again”. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr Patel would herald a radical leadership transformation at the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency. He has advocated shutting down the FBI’s Washington headquarters and called for ridding the federal government of “conspirators”, raising alarm that he might seek to wield the FBI’s significant investigative powers as an instrument of retribution against Mr Trump’s perceived enemies. Mr Patel said in a statement Wednesday that he was looking forward to “a smooth transition. I will be ready to serve the American people on day one”.Woman Says She Refuses to Contribute to Family Christmas Gift After Finding Out It Was Going to Her Brother. Here’s Why
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Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.As early as the 19th century, Propaganda of the Deed (POTD) was identified by Carlos Pisacane as a major action — sometimes violent, that is deemed necessary to bring about societal change. A decade ago, Americans received a major dose of POTD from ISIS using social media channels to promote its videos of beheadings and other atrocities. Most recently, Americans watched the video of the shooting of the health care insurance executive on the news and in social media feeds — multiple times. POTD might be at play in the killing of the United Health Care executive. Social media has been flooded with complaints about health care insurers rejecting claims sometimes with AI at the helm since the murder. These discussions of individual and systemic health care failures were previously carried on in person. But the action of the accused Luigi Mangione may have kicked open the door for a reevaluation of the for-profit model for health care in this country that has private insurers reaping billions of dollars. Prior to this violent event, discussion of medically-induced bankruptcies and deaths because of untreated serious illnesses rarely made it into the mainstream media. Social media have changed traditional communication channels, often leaving behind the talking heads on network and streaming news offerings. Is it possible to expand the Affordable Care Act to offer coverage to more Americans? Is it possible that Medicare for all could be an option in America while leaving concierge medical coverage available to those who can afford it? Senator Bernie Sanders has championed single-payer, “Medicare-for-all” national health insurance program with “No networks, no premiums, no deductibles, no copays, no surprise bills.” Sanders says that more than 30 million American don’t have healthcare coverage and many of those that do are often underinsured. Sanders said that medical bills are the No. 1 cause of bankruptcies in our country. “The patchwork system of private for-profit insurers has led to an extremely bloated administrative bureaucracy, costing $812 billion per year ($2,696 per insured person) and consuming 34.2% of total health care spending,” according to the Medicare for All Act introduced by Sen. Sanders and Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell to the 2023-24 U.S. Congress. The bill had 112 original cosponsors in the House and 14 original cosponsors in the Senate. Yet, the Medicare-for-all bill was read into the record twice and languished in committee. Will citizens awakened by this tragic Propaganda of the Deed call their representatives and senators and demand action? Given that even “Spondylolisthesis,” Mangione’s obscure back condition is trending in Google searches, this POTD may impact Americans deeply. Will they protest the outrageous profits insurers make while denying coverage for life-saving care and drugs and driving many into bankruptcy? We can only hope this tragic POTD triggers a conversation as Americans deserve better from their representatives and health care insurers. Dr. Darlene Natale is an assistant professor of in the Department of Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. BE AN OPINION SHAPER: If you can express an opinion in 800 words or fewer — once every three months — you probably have what it takes to be a Robesonian Opinion Shaper. Contact Executive Editor David Kennard at dkennard@robesonian.com.
Frederick County School Board: 2 people removed at first meeting with new public comment rulesJammu: J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that the learning of students should not be restricted to tests and assessments only. Addressing the annual function of a school, he said that the knowledge revolution is needed to lead India into a developed nation and to sustain all-round growth in different sectors of the economy in J&K. “Capacity building and developing schools as centres of excellence has been one of my objectives and we created a dynamic and competitive environment of learning to harness the power of the innovative ideas of the students,” he said. He also emphasised the role of teachers in realising the inherent potential of students. “Learning should not be centred around test and assessment. Learning with proper understanding and proper awakening is a must to connect the young generation with the moral values and practical aspects of life. We must ensure that the core competencies of the people of J&K are synergised for a brighter future. Unless teachers are empowered, students will not be empowered, Unless students are empowered, the nation cannot become strong. Artificial Intelligence supported classroom and not Artificial Intelligence led classroom should be our future strategy,” he said. He further laid special emphasis on developing a productive teaching-learning ecosystem where teachers are not restricted to curriculum only and are free to share their experiences and wisdom with the students. “Unless teachers are empowered, students will not be empowered, unless students are empowered, the nation cannot be strong. We are witnessing an educational revolution across the country,” he said. He also spoke on the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the modern educational system and its greater role in making teacher-student engagement more productive. He further highlighted that AI technology should be considered as a supportive tool rather than a complete replacement of teachers. “Artificial Intelligence supported classroom and not Artificial Intelligence led classroom should be our future strategy,” he said. He also felicitated the students who excelled in academics and diverse fields and released the poster of Bhajan Video by the students of the school titled ‘Garud Vahini Vaishnavi’.