phmacao 777 Wade Taylor IV helps No. 13 Texas A&M rout Abilene ChristianAs many companies are cutting back or ending diversity initiatives, Costco's Board of Trustees is pushing back on efforts to end the company's DEI programs. The Board urged its shareholders to vote against a proposal submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research that called on Costco to eliminate DEI programs. The group claims that DEI programs are discriminatory and put the company at financial risk. "It's clear that DEI holds litigation, reputational and financial risks to the Company, and therefore financial risks to shareholders," the National Center for Public Policy Research wrote in its letter of support. RELATED STORY | US companies are rolling back DEI programs to critics' praise, but consumers don't agree, data shows In response, Costco's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to urge shareholders to decline the proposal. Shareholders will have their say on Jan. 23. "Our success at Costco Wholesale has been built on service to our critical stakeholders: employees, members, and suppliers," the Board wrote in response to the proposal. "Our efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion follow our code of ethics: For our employees, these efforts are built around inclusion – having all of our employees feel valued and respected. Our efforts at diversity, equity and inclusion remind and reinforce with everyone at our Company the importance of creating opportunities for all. "We believe that these efforts enhance our capacity to attract and retain employees who will help our business succeed. This capacity is critical because we owe our success to our now over 300,000 employees around the globe." The National Center for Public Policy Search said the Supreme Court decision reached in 2023 in SFFA v. Harvard indicated that companies' DEI programs could potentially be illegal. The Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action policies by colleges violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. RELATED STORY | Costco memberships grow despite price increase as profits surge Costco's Board countered that the group was incorrect on its belief that the company's DEI policies violate the law. "We believe that our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are legally appropriate, and nothing in the proposal demonstrates otherwise. As part of our obeying the law, all decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy disability, work-related injury, covered military or veteran status, political ideology or expression, genetic information, marital status, or other protected status," Costco's Board said in response.

Chandigarh: For a state that witnessed two elections of great significance this year and accounted for more than 20 per cent of athletes in India's Paris Olympics contingent, it is only fitting that the year's top newsmakers came from two fields: politics and sports. Add to the mix, the issues of farmers and farming -- farmers' protest remained a constant underrunning theme in the state's sociopolitical discourse through the year -- and Haryana's 2024 round-up is almost complete. As Haryana seemed to be settling into the regular humdrum of daily politics after high-pitched election season came the unsettling news of the passing of its five-time chief minister and political stalwart Om Prakash Chautala. He died on December 20 at the age of 89. The state entered 2024 with a great deal to look forward to for everybody: a BJP looking to repeat the 2019 feat of winning all 10 LS seats and also retaining power in assembly, a Congress emboldened by projections it would wrest back a large number of parliamentary seats from the BJP and also dethrone it in the state, an AAP hopeful of making inroads in a new territory; and a population in anticipation. What nobody saw coming though was a change of guard in the government just months before the assembly polls. So, when the BJP replaced its chief minister of more than nine years Manohar Lal Khattar with low-profile OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini (54) in March not only the BJP's rivals, but many in the party too were caught off-guard. And some were left angry too, like senior BJP leader Anil Vij whose chief ministerial ambition was all too known. While the BJP gamble did not pay off in the Lok Sabha polls, losing five of the 10 seats to the Congress, it certainly reaped the rewards in the October assembly polls as it staved off a resurgent Congress to win a third consecutive term. The AAP was decimated, drawing a blank. AAP could not win from Kurukshetra, the lone LS seat it contested in partnership with the Congress. Ajay Singh Chautala-led Jannayak Janta Party, whose alliance with the BJP broke down in March, was also routed in the Assembly polls. The party faced a series of desertions after the alliance ended. But the JJP was not the only party to face desertions. The BJP and the Congress also saw many of their leaders switch sides to pursue their ambitions in the election year. In the BJP, Anil Vij voiced his displeasure publicly for not being kept in the loop while replacing Khattar with Saini. Congress leader and Sirsa MP Kumari Selja was apparently miffed with the party for giving a free hand to her bete noire Bhupinder Singh Hooda in ticket distribution for the assembly polls. She stayed away from the poll campaign for days, giving the BJP ammunition to attack the Congress with "anti-Dalit" jibes as the October 5 polling neared. The Congress infighting saw the departure of senior leader Kiran Choudhry, who joined the BJP with her daughter Shruti Choudhry, ahead of the Assembly election. Kiran Choudhry, daughter-in-law of former chief minister late Bansi Lal, was made a Rajya Sabha member. Shruti won the Assembly poll and is now a minister in the Saini government. The Congress too got a boost with the return of senior leader and former Union minister Birender Singh after a decade with the BJP. But all these pre-poll churning didn't end in favour of the Congress in the assembly poll. The party ended with 37 seats in the House of 90, while the BJP got 48. Experts believe the Congress was in ascendence but it failed to get the final push due to infighting, over-reliance on sitting MLAs and rebellion at some places. Hooda later said the assembly poll outcome was opposite to what the atmosphere in the state was. On the BJP's poll win, Chief Minister Saini said the people "put a stamp" on the government's policies under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After he demitted the chief minister's office in March, Khattar fought the Lok Sabha poll from Karnal and won. He is now a Union Minister. The Assembly poll results announced on october 8 brought not-so-good news for many top leaders including Haryana Congress chief Udai Bhan, former assembly speaker Gian Chand Gupta and former deputy CM and JJP leader Dushyant Chautala. Other prominent leaders who lost included Indian National Lok Dal leader Abhay Singh Chautala, BJP's O P Dhankar, Bhavya Bishnoi and Capt Abhimanyu. But one new entrant who emerged victorious was Olympian Vinesh Phogat who joined the Congress weeks after heartbreak at the Paris Olympics where she was declared overweight and disqualified from the gold medal match the night before the final bout. The Congress fielded her from the Julana constituency. Fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia also joined the Congress with her, but he did not fight the polls. Punia and Phogat had been the face of fierce protests against former Wrestling Federation of India head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by women grapplers. The state sent 24 of the 117 athletes the represented India at the Paris Olympics. And of the total six medals India won, four were by the athletes from Haryana -- Neeraj Chopra (Silver in javelin), Manu Bhakar (Bronze in 10m air pistol and Bronze in mixed team 25m pistol) and Aman Sehrawat (Bronze in men's freestyle 57kg). Chief Minister Saini expressed pride in the achievements of Haryana's athletes, saying they have brought glory to both the state and the country. The farmers' issue proved to Achilles' heel for both the Khattar and Saini governments. Farmers under the banner of SKM (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been camping at Punjab's Shambhu and Khanauri, both bordering Haryana, since February 13, after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. The forces did not allow them to enter Haryana for their onward march to Delhi in support of their various demands from the Centre, including legal guarantee to MSP. Between December 6-14, three more attempts made by Punjab farmers, which were in smaller groups, to march to national capital from Shambhu border in December were also blunted. 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Ooredoo has served as the Platinum Sponsor of the 25th Al-Bawasil Camp organised by the Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA). The event provided a unique educational and supportive experience for children with diabetes. The camp accommodated 80 to 100 children from Qatar and the MENA region, addressing the mental, emotional, and physical challenges faced by young diabetes patients. During the week-long camp, children participated in a comprehensive programme designed to provide adequate care for all their needs. This included educational sessions, daily health monitoring, and diabetes management guidance, in addition to activities and trips to various historical sites and entertainment venues. A QDA team of doctors, nurses, nutritionists, and social care specialists was on hand to help participants and cover all aspects of this initiative. Sabah Rabiah al Kuwari, director of PR, Sponsorships and CSR at Ooredoo Qatar, said: “Empowering our community is a central pillar of Ooredoo’s work, and contributing to the success of Al-Bawasil Camp exemplifies that. QDA’s important work in supporting patients to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life aligns perfectly with our mission. By taking part in this initiative, we are not only raising awareness and helping patients manage their conditions but also investing in the future of a healthier and more resilient Qatar.” The sponsorship reaffirmed Ooredoo’s larger commitment to promoting physical well-being in Qatar, as part of its adherence to the highest environmental, social, and governance standards. This includes the company’s previous collaborations with QDA to sponsor Al-Bawasil Camp, as well as numerous initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles in the community. It also complimented Ooredoo’s work in leveraging its technological expertise to modernise healthcare and drive innovations within this vital sector. Related Story Ooredoo highlights QU students’ research contributions to Doha Marathon Ooredoo official telecom sponsor of Lusail University Cultural Village eventTitans poised to face off against former player fans never expected to hear from again vs Commanders

Voters narrowly approved a ballot measure on Nov. 5 that directs the legislature to put $350 million into a fund to help recruit, train, and retain local law enforcement. However, Proposition 130 comes when budget writers seek money anywhere, as the state faces a $1 billion shortfall. The vote on the ballot measure was 52.08% to 47.92%. It creates a new Peace Officer Training and Support Fund to pay for recruitment and retention and provide a $1 million death benefit for surviving spouses and children of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty. The Joint Budget Committee has yet to discuss the issue with the Department of Public Safety, which would manage those funds, and the ballot measure wasn't specific about when or how those funds would be spent. The legislature's Blue Book, which gives the pros and cons of each ballot measure, pointed out that the measure did not specify a timeline for when the money must be allocated. It also did not say whether the $350 million was an annual appropriation or whether it could be spread over time. While the Blue Book said the money would be spent over multiple years, it also said it would be spent to increase the annual pay for law enforcement officers. Advance Colorado Action sponsored Proposition 130. Kristi Burton Brown, executive vice president of Advance Colorado, told Colorado Politics they originally intended to ask voters to approve a $350 million annual allocation. Still, the state's Title Board — which approves title language on ballot measures — turned them down. That is based on a concept prohibiting legislation that would tie the hands of future legislatures. However, that can easily be changed by passing a statute, which has happened multiple times over the decades. Burton Brown said the timeline would take multiple years and should start right away. Their conversations with the governor's office also support that timeline, although it would not be the entire $350 million in the first year. "I don't think waiting to start it will be acceptable," she added. That would also apply to the death benefit. As to the tight budget, Burton Brown said, "It was also made fairly clear to voters throughout the election cycle that the legislature would've cut state funding in some way. And yet voters still passed this. So I think when you see voters say, ‘OK, of all the things you have to allocate and cut, we want you to increase funding to law enforcement,' I think that makes the will of voters pretty clear," and they want it to start right away, she said. Five legislative leaders offered differing opinions on how this would work during a legislative preview breakfast hosted by AARP and Colorado Politics on Dec. 4. When asked if the $350 million would be allocated in the next session, Senate President-elect James Coleman of Denver said it could be included in the upcoming year's budget. Senate Assistant Minority Leader Cleave Simpson of Alamosa noted that the ballot measure does not say how it's supposed to be spent and that there are other priorities, such as Medicaid and K-12 education. He noted that the legislature just finished paying off the 12-year debt to fund K-12 for the first time in years fully and that he's "sensitive to not taking a step backward." Let the rest of the priorities fall into place, Simpson added. House Speaker Julie McCluskie of Dillon suggested the $350 million should come from the state's 15% statutory reserve. "This may be the moment" to do that, she said. But she also said she is heard from law enforcement that if the legislature gave them $350 million in a single year, they wouldn't be able to spend it all. The reserve already covers part of the hole in the state budget, putting more pressure on the rainy-day fund. House Majority Leader Monica Duran of Wheat Ridge pointed to the voters' will but said lawmakers will have to figure out how to raise that money over a five—to 10-year period. While lawmakers need to think strategically about how to do that, it is ultimately the job of the Joint Budget Committee. House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese of Colorado Springs agreed with Duran. She recognized the problem, pointing out that there were layoffs in law enforcement when she was a Mesa County commissioner. She said she values the will of the people who have decided this is a priority, but lawmakers need to prioritize the budget, which is the JBC's work. JBC Vice-Chair Rep. Shannon Bird, D-Westminster, told Colorado Politics she favors supporting the will of the voters, who she said made it clear they value public safety. She said she would work to honor the voters' intent. But the big question is how and when to pay for it. Bird did not have an answer to that. Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, said she is discussing with the governor's office an "appropriate funding mechanism" to pay for the measure. She said she has been working with public safety officials, police chiefs, sheriffs, counties, cities and the measure's proponents to determine the best course of action to fulfill the voters' wishes and to improve public safety in their communities. "The voters have spoken," Kirkmeyer added, pushing back on the "defund the police" policies coming out of the state Capitol in recent years. "It is my intent through legislation to ensure the state meets its obligation to fund retention, recruiting and training for local law enforcement, she said.Bayer Aktiengesellschaft ( OTCMKTS:BAYRY – Get Free Report ) was the target of a large decrease in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 91,700 shares, a decrease of 33.8% from the November 30th total of 138,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,921,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. Bayer Aktiengesellschaft Stock Up 2.5 % BAYRY opened at $4.97 on Friday. Bayer Aktiengesellschaft has a twelve month low of $4.79 and a twelve month high of $9.79. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $5.66 and a 200-day moving average price of $6.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $19.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -19.12 and a beta of 1.03. Bayer Aktiengesellschaft ( OTCMKTS:BAYRY – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 12th. The company reported $0.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.17 by ($0.10). Bayer Aktiengesellschaft had a negative net margin of 2.02% and a positive return on equity of 16.90%. The firm had revenue of $10.96 billion for the quarter. Equities research analysts forecast that Bayer Aktiengesellschaft will post 1.31 earnings per share for the current year. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on BAYRY Bayer Aktiengesellschaft Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, together its subsidiaries, operates as a life science company worldwide. It operates through Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science segments. The Pharmaceuticals segment offers prescription products primarily for cardiology and women’s health care; specialty therapeutics in the areas of oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology; and diagnostic imaging equipment and digital solutions, and contrast agents, as well as cell and gene therapy. 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Its implementation will increase the basic salary, allowances, pension and other benefits of the employees. 8th Pay Commission latest news: The government has given a big blow to the central employees. In fact, the Finance Ministry said on 3 December 2024 that there is no plan to constitute the Eighth Pay Commission in the near future. Let us tell you that more than one crore central government employees and pensioners are waiting for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. Its implementation will increase the basic salary, allowances, pension and other benefits of the employees. What did the government say Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, said that at present no proposal is being considered to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission. Actually, it was asked whether the central government is thinking of announcing the new pay commission in the Union Budget 2025-26. Constituted every 10 years The Central Pay Commission is generally constituted every 10 years to assess and suggest changes in the salaries, allowances and perks of central government employees. The 7th Pay Commission was constituted by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 28, 2014. It submitted its recommendations on November 19, 2015 and the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission came into effect from January 1, 2016. Now the next pay commission i.e. 8th Central Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026. Whenever a pay commission is implemented, it usually leads to a revision in the salary structure of central government employees and pensioners. The salary usually includes dearness allowance and dearness relief (DR). Currently, central employees get DA of 53 per cent. The same allowance is also given to pensioners. The government increases the allowance i.e. DA twice a year. This is done on a half-yearly basis. 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