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Syrian government services come to a 'complete halt' as state workers stay homeWith much of President Joe Biden’s student loan agenda tied up in court, the incoming Trump administration could have a significant impact on millions of borrowers. Related video above: Rossen Reports: These states have the highest student loan payments President-elect Donald Trump hasn’t made specific promises on student loans or other forms of college financial aid, but delivering student loan forgiveness isn’t a policy priority like it has been for Biden. Republicans have repeatedly challenged Biden’s efforts, and when his sweeping student loan forgiveness program was struck down by the Supreme Court last year, Trump said the proposal “would have been very unfair to the millions and millions of people who have paid their debt through hard work and diligence.” During his first term, Trump proposed ending a program that delivers student loan forgiveness to public sector workers after 10 years, and his administration tried to limit debt relief for borrowers who were misled by their colleges. Both efforts were unsuccessful, but the latter left many people waiting for years to find out if their debt relief claim would be granted. It’s possible for the Trump administration to unilaterally make some changes to the federal student loan system through a rulemaking process, but other actions — like abolishing the Department of Education, as Trump has promised to do — would require Congress to act. Here’s what student loan borrowers need to know about what’s at stake and what Trump could do: One of the first things Trump’s Department of Education may have to address is what to do with Biden’s Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, repayment plan, which is currently on hold due to litigation. There are 8 million people enrolled in SAVE, and if it is struck down in court, they will have to move to a different repayment plan. A lawsuit brought by several Republican-led states argues that the president does not have the authority to implement the plan. A ruling by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is expected imminently. The Trump administration could decide to rescind the repayment plan, which was created by a regulatory process. It could also decide to stop defending the plan in court. SAVE, which was launched last year, is meant to offer the most generous terms for low-income borrowers. Under the plan, some enrolled borrowers would see monthly payments as low as 5% of discretionary income. It also promises to cancel remaining student loan debt after making as few as 10 years of payments. Borrowers enrolled in SAVE are not currently required to make payments since the Department of Education put them in an interest-free forbearance due to the litigation. The department is expected to reopen two older income-driven repayment plans in December, giving borrowers the option to switch to a plan that might be more affordable than the standard, 10-year plan. Income-driven repayment plans calculate a borrower’s monthly payment based on their income and family size rather than the amount of debt they owe. In addition to lowering monthly payments, the plans promise to wipe away remaining student debt after a borrower makes a certain number of payments — usually 20 or 25 years’ worth. Project 2025, the conservative blueprint published by the Heritage Foundation, calls for creating one new income-driven repayment plan and eliminating all the others. The policy paper also favors eliminating any loan forgiveness provision in the repayment plan, but this would likely require an act of Congress. Trump has distanced himself from the 900-page playbook, but a CNN review found that at least 140 people who worked in the first Trump administration were involved in it. The Biden administration has canceled a record $175 billion of student loan debt for nearly 5 million people — largely through existing relief programs for public sector workers, disabled borrowers and people who were misled by their college. Under Biden, the Department of Education temporarily expanded eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, recounted past payments to correct administrative errors, cut red tape for disabled borrowers and chipped away at a backlog of relief applications left over from the previous Trump administration. Trump has not suggested that clawing back student loan forgiveness that was already granted is on his to-do list for his second term. It could be difficult both politically and logistically. Efforts to reverse student debt relief would be expected to face legal challenges. “If the new Trump administration attempts to reinstate discharged loans by reversing legal positions, they will be held accountable and spend much of the next four years tied up in court,” said Aaron Ament, president of the nonprofit National Student Legal Defense Network. There are some borrowers who may have been notified by the Department of Education that they have been granted debt relief, but they have yet to see the change made to their account balance. Even in that situation, there is a precedent that the forgiveness would still take effect under a new administration. “We don’t think that can be clawed back under the law. We don’t think it should be clawed back, of course, but we’re ready to defend those discharges,” said Eileen Connor, president and director of the Project on Predatory Student Lending, which represents borrowers defrauded by their colleges. Biden has made other efforts to create new programs to deliver student loan forgiveness, but none of them are currently in effect. His signature student loan forgiveness program, which would have delivered up to $20,000 of relief to millions of borrowers, was struck down by the Supreme Court last year. Since then, his Education Department has been working on implementing more targeted debt-relief programs through the regulatory process. But those proposals have not been finalized, and Trump’s new administration could decide not to move forward with implementing them. One proposal, which would cancel interest for some student loan borrowers, is already facing a Republican-led lawsuit. During Trump’s first term, he made some unsuccessful efforts to make it harder for some people to qualify for student loan forgiveness through two existing programs. His education secretary, Betsy DeVos, and many other Republicans argued against some debt relief because it transfers the cost to taxpayers, many of whom didn’t go to college. Public Service Loan Forgiveness program: PSLF was created during President George W. Bush’s administration in 2007. It cancels remaining student loan debt after a qualifying public sector worker makes 10 years’ worth of payments. During his first term, Trump called for phasing out PSLF. But since the program was created by Congress, it would have to be dissolved by Congress, and that move did not receive support in the past. Trump’s proposal would have eliminated the program for new borrowers only. Borrower defense to repayment : Trump’s first administration made attempts to limit the borrower defense to repayment program, which grants debt relief to people who were misled by their college. DeVos tried to change the rule so that eligible borrowers would receive partial relief instead of canceling the full amount of debt. She made it clear that she thought the rule was “bad policy” that put taxpayers on the hook for the cost of the debt relief without the right safeguards in place and made changes to limit its reach. The proposal was unsuccessful, but the department stopped processing borrower defense claims while fighting challenges in court. As a result, a backlog of more than 200,000 claims piled up. DeVos and the department were later found in contempt of court for continuing to collect on some of those loans while the rule was pending. The Biden administration has worked to chip away at that backlog. Trump has called for closing the Department of Education, which currently administers the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio. First of all, Trump will need Congress to do away with the department, and it’s unclear if he will have the support from enough lawmakers to do so. Trump’s first administration proposed merging the Education and Labor departments, but the idea didn’t go anywhere despite Republicans having control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate at the time. It’s possible that some programs and funding could be retained and shifted to other agencies, which is where they were housed before the department was created in 1979. If that happens, Project 2025 recommends moving the federal student loan portfolio to the Department of Treasury.Rival Executives Believe De’Aaron Fox Is Ready To Leave The Sacramento Kings
Opinion editor’s note: Strib Voices publishes a mix of commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here . ••• More than 21 million Americans buy their own health insurance through MNsure and other Affordable Care Act marketplaces instead of getting it through an employer. Ensuring that they continue to have accessibly priced coverage should be reason enough for Congress to continue the more generous ACA financial assistance put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic and then extended through 2025 with passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. But if that argument isn’t persuasive enough, lawmakers should consider what else is at stake: their political survival. Because if they don’t keep this aid in place, there will be millions of angry consumers facing eye-watering price hikes for 2026 coverage. And because most people choose a health plan in the fall for the coming year, this sticker shock will become apparent well before the 2026 midterm elections, when the entire U.S. House and some U.S. Senate seats will be up for election. Elected representatives inclined to brush off this issue, or to use it as a chance to strike a blow at former President Barack Obama’s health care reform law, do so at their political peril. Rising costs for eggs and other household essentials are widely considered to have “ dampened enthusiasm ” for Vice President Kamala Harris. But Republicans will control both congressional chambers and the White House beginning next year. Who do you think consumers will blame if the cost of their monthly insurance premium increases by 97% or even 116%? Those breathtaking projected increases come courtesy of KFF , a respected nonpartisan health policy organization. Its analysts have calculated how much more people in various states would pay if the enhanced ACA aid expired. Minnesota isn’t among those states, but its neighbors are. In Iowa, “premium payments would increase 97%, or $1,080 annually, from $1,116 to $2,196 per year.” In South Dakota, “premium payments would increase 116%, or $1,284 annually, from $1,104 to $2,388 per year.” North Dakotans can expect a 91% increase, which translates to an additional $1,080 a year. Wisconsin residents could see an 85% increase, meaning their coverage could cost another $1,200 a year. As shocking as those price hikes are, other areas could fare far worse. In Wyoming, KFF projects a 195% increase, requiring consumers to cough up close to $2,000 a year more. Mississippi consumers could see 160% increases. In general, southern states will get hit the hardest. It’s frustrating that KFF’s analysis didn’t include Minnesota. But KFF recently released a tool allowing consumers no matter where they live to gauge the impact of the ACA subsidies’ expiration. To use it, go to tinyurl.com/CalculateIncrease . MNsure has also run some state-specific projections. Officials project that 62% of all MNsure consumers, which translates to roughly 81,000 Minnesotans, will see higher costs if Congress doesn’t act. And “over 18,600 MNsure enrollees will lose access to all financial help.” The marketplace’s analysis also suggests that some Minnesotans will get hit harder than others. “The single largest age group that would be affected is 55-64 years old,” officials conclude. That’s unfortunate. Affordable coverage through the ACA has helped many retirees bridge the coverage gap until Medicare’s traditional eligibility age of 65. The ACA has also aided many who are self-employed. Where state consumers live could have an impact as well, according to MNsure. In southern Minnesota, for instance, 81% of MNsure enrollees will see higher costs, with an average net premium increase of $220 per month. In western Minnesota, 74% of enrollees can expect increases, with an average net premium increase of $175 per month. In the state’s northeast, 71% of enrollees will face higher premiums, with an average monthly increase of $179. The reason for the location variation: Health insurance plans are allowed to charge different rates by geographic area. Consumers in high-cost areas benefit more from the ACA’s aid and thus are likely to feel the impact of aid’s rollback more than others. Minnesota coverage costs could go even higher because of the looming expiration of the state-run “reinsurance program,” which works in a different way to cushion against individual market price hikes. Minnesota Council of Health Plans CEO Lucas Nesse has long been sounding the alarm about this double whammy and said Monday that “very few can reasonably be expected to budget” for the coming increases if no action is taken. “Many Americans don’t even realize we’re on the edge of this health care cliff that will harm them directly,” said Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. “It’s not right, it’s not sustainable, and we need Republicans to join us and extend these enhanced credits so we can give families peace of mind.” Unfortunately, it appears that the incoming Congressional leadership’s first 100-days plan includes ending the ACA’s more generous aid, according to the Associated Press this week. Cost will likely be an argument against the aid’s extension. The price tag of the subsidies, which come in the form of tax credits, is estimated at $33.5 billion annually over 10 years. That’s a large sum, but consider the cost of the tax exclusion for employer-provided health insurance: $299 billion in income and payroll taxes in 2022, according to the Tax Policy Center . If the nation is willing to provide an enormous subsidy through the tax system for employer coverage, it ought to do the same for farm families, entrepreneurs and early retirees who don’t have insurance through a job. Congress should act, and quickly. If consumers are already mad about the price of eggs, just wait ‘til they get a load of the coming health insurance hikes.Top Stories Renewable Energy Job Growth Accelerates Worldwide By mayukh - December 3, 2024 Image Credits: Pexels The renewable energy sector is becoming a significant driver of job creation globally, as countries prioritize green technologies to combat climate change and transition to sustainable economies. Solar, wind, and hydropower industries are leading the surge in employment, with substantial contributions from energy storage and electric vehicle-related industries. This trend underscores the dual benefits of renewable energy: environmental sustainability and economic growth. Expanding Opportunities in Renewable Sectors Solar power remains the largest employer in the renewable energy industry. Manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of solar panels have created millions of jobs, especially in regions like Asia, Europe, and North America. In countries like India and China, large-scale solar farms are fueling employment in rural areas, while rooftop solar installations are driving urban job creation. Wind energy is also contributing significantly, particularly offshore wind projects. Countries with extensive coastlines, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Brazil, are capitalizing on offshore wind’s potential. These projects require a diverse workforce, ranging from engineers and technicians to logistics and supply chain professionals. Battery production and energy storage systems are emerging as key areas of growth. The rise in electric vehicle adoption has boosted demand for lithium-ion batteries, creating jobs in mining, battery manufacturing, and recycling. Countries investing heavily in gigafactories, such as Germany and the U.S., are at the forefront of this transformation. While renewable energy jobs are growing, challenges such as workforce training and geographic disparities in job availability remain. Governments and companies are addressing these issues through education programs, skills development initiatives, and targeted investments in underserved regions. The renewable energy sector’s job boom highlights its role as a cornerstone of the global economy. As investments in green technologies continue, the industry is set to create millions more jobs while helping nations achieve their sustainability goals. Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin ReddIt Email Telegram Previous article Global Wheat Prices Rise Amid Agricultural Challenges mayukh http://digitalmarketnews.comBERLIN (AP) — Harry Kane scored a hat trick including two penalties for Bayern Munich to beat Augsburg 3-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday. The win stretched Bayern’s lead to eight points ahead of the rest of the 11th round, and Kane took his goals tally to a league-leading 14. The England forward is the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the Bundesliga in what was his 43rd game. However, coach Vincent Kompany should be concerned by his team’s ongoing difficulty of scoring in matches it dominates. Bayern previously defeated St. Pauli and Benfica only 1-0. Kompany’s team had to wait until stoppage time before Kane sealed the result with his second penalty. Two minutes later, Kane scored with a header after controlling Leon Goretzka's cross with his first touch for a flattering scoreline. “We had to be patient,” Kane said. “And at halftime that’s what we said, to keep doing what we’re doing. We had a few chances in the first half and we just had to be a bit more clinical and obviously, thankfully, we got the penalty to kind of open the game up.” Mads Pedersen was penalized for handball following a VAR review and Kane duly broke the deadlock in the 63rd. Bayern continued as before with 80% possession, but had to wait for Keven Schlotterbeck to be penalized through VAR for a foul on Kane. Kane sealed the result in the third minute of stoppage time and there was still time for him to grab another. It’s Bayern’s seventh consecutive win without conceding a goal since it conceded four at Barcelona (4-1) on Oct. 23 in the Champions League. “You can see now that we have a solid defense and that's the basis, also in games like today's,” Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich said. “When it's a game of patience, then it's important for us to know that sometimes one goal will have to do. Like today we added two more before the finish, but in the end you only need to score one more than the opponent.” Bayern next hosts Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, then Borussia Dortmund away in the Bundesliga next weekend, before defending champion Bayer Leverkusen visits in the third round of the German Cup. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), reignited its planned march toward the capital, Islamabad, on Monday. The march, led by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Khan's wife Bushra Bibi, proceeded despite significant governmental resistance and legal obstacles. The protestors claim the government has stolen mandates and unjustly arrested PTI supporters. Authorities have banned rallies and blocked routes with shipping containers, but the PTI members have persisted, attempting to remove barriers and continue their journey. As tensions rise, the government cites security concerns, especially amid an official visit from a Belarusian delegation. Arrests have been made, with PTI alleging a conspiracy to disrupt their protests. The escalating situation remains volatile as PTI leaders vow to continue until Khan's release. (With inputs from agencies.)One dedicated Pokemon archivist has created the ultimate place to browse through the creature-collecting series' Japanese Trading Card Game artwork, with a website they wanted "so badly" that they spent "hundreds of hours learning development" to make it happen themselves. The website is called The Art of Pokemon , and it's been created by Twitter user @pkm_jp. It's clearly been a massive undertaking, but they're obviously very devoted to their passion project, as even though they've already preserved thousands of pieces of artwork, the archivist says their work isn't done yet. "Years ago I wanted a place to scroll through all Japanese Pokemon cards, see a card's artist and learn what other artwork they've made. I wanted it so badly that I've spent hundreds of hours learning development making it happen slowly on weeknights and weekends," the archivist says on Twitter. During this process, they've rebuilt the site "many times over," but now, it houses the artwork for over 23,000 cards, as well as over 2,000 other... Catherine LewisCitigroup Inc. lifted its position in Badger Meter, Inc. ( NYSE:BMI – Free Report ) by 67.0% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 37,976 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after buying an additional 15,240 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc.’s holdings in Badger Meter were worth $8,294,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Marshall Wace LLP bought a new position in Badger Meter in the 2nd quarter worth about $10,622,000. Driehaus Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Badger Meter by 66.4% in the second quarter. Driehaus Capital Management LLC now owns 128,651 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $23,974,000 after purchasing an additional 51,318 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC raised its stake in Badger Meter by 86.2% in the second quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 100,788 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $18,782,000 after purchasing an additional 46,650 shares in the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its position in Badger Meter by 47.1% during the second quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 126,100 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $23,499,000 after purchasing an additional 40,400 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC grew its stake in Badger Meter by 80.3% in the 2nd quarter. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC now owns 78,914 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $14,706,000 after buying an additional 35,150 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.01% of the company’s stock. Badger Meter Stock Performance BMI stock opened at $216.82 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $6.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 53.80, a P/E/G ratio of 2.72 and a beta of 0.78. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $215.58 and its 200 day moving average is $202.76. Badger Meter, Inc. has a 52 week low of $139.50 and a 52 week high of $230.76. Badger Meter Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.34 per share. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.63%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 22nd. Badger Meter’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 33.75%. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on shares of Badger Meter from $184.00 to $203.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, October 18th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on Badger Meter from $189.00 to $203.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 16th. Finally, Maxim Group upped their price objective on Badger Meter from $216.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 18th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $214.75. Check Out Our Latest Report on BMI About Badger Meter ( Free Report ) Badger Meter, Inc manufactures and markets flow measurement, quality, control, and communication solutions worldwide. It offers mechanical or static water meters, and related radio and software technologies and services to municipal water utilities market. The company also provides flow instrumentation products, including meters, valves, and other sensing instruments to measure and control fluids going through a pipe or pipeline, including water, air, steam, and other liquids and gases to original equipment manufacturers as the primary flow measurement device within a product or system, as well as through manufacturers' representatives. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding BMI? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Badger Meter, Inc. ( NYSE:BMI – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Badger Meter Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Badger Meter and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's pick for intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard faced fresh scrutiny Monday on Capitol Hill about her proximity to Russian-ally Syria amid the sudden collapse of that country's hardline Assad rule. Gabbard ignored shouted questions about her 2017 visit to war-torn Syria as she ducked into one of several private meetings with senators who are being asked to confirm Trump's unusual nominees . But the Democrat-turned-Republican Army National Reserve lieutenant colonel delivered a statement in which she reiterated her support for Trump's America First approach to national security and a more limited U.S. military footprint overseas. “I want to address the issue that’s in the headlines right now: I stand in full support and wholeheartedly agree with the statements that President Trump has made over these last few days with regards to the developments in Syria,” Gabbard said exiting a Senate meeting. The incoming president’s Cabinet and top administrative choices are dividing his Republican allies and drawing concern , if not full opposition, from Democrats and others. Not just Gabbard, but other Trump nominees including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, were back at the Capitol ahead of what is expected to be volatile confirmation hearings next year. The incoming president is working to put his team in place for an ambitious agenda of mass immigrant deportations, firing federal workers and rollbacks of U.S. support for Ukraine and NATO allies. “We’re going to sit down and visit, that’s what this is all about,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., as he welcomed Gabbard into his office. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary pick Hegseth appeared to be picking up support from once-skeptical senators, the former Army National Guard major denying sexual misconduct allegations and pledging not to drink alcohol if he is confirmed. The president-elect's choice to lead the FBI, Kash Patel , who has written extensively about locking up Trump's foes and proposed dismantling the Federal Bureau of Investigation, launched his first visits with senators Monday. “I expect our Republican Senate is going to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees,” said Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on social media. Despite widespread concern about the nominees' qualifications and demeanors for the jobs that are among the highest positions in the U.S. government, Trump's team is portraying the criticism against them as nothing more than political smears and innuendo. Showing that concern, Nearly 100 former senior U.S. diplomats and intelligence and national security officials have urged Senate leaders to schedule closed-door hearings to allow for a full review of the government’s files on Gabbard. Trump's allies have described the criticisms of Hegseth in particular as similar to those lodged against Brett Kavanaugh, the former president's Supreme Court nominee who denied a sexual assault allegation and went on to be confirmed during Trump's first term in office. Said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., about Hegseth: “Anonymous accusations are trying to destroy reputations again. We saw this with Kavanaugh. I won’t stand for it.” One widely watched Republican, Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, herself a former Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and sexual assault survivor who had been criticized by Trump allies for her cool reception to Hegseth, appeared more open to him after their follow-up meeting Monday. “I appreciate Pete Hegseth’s responsiveness and respect for the process,” Ernst said in a statement. Ernst said that following “encouraging conversations,” he had committed to selecting a senior official who will "prioritize and strengthen my work to prevent sexual assault within the ranks. As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources.” Ernst also had praise for Patel — “He shares my passion for shaking up federal agencies" — and for Gabbard. Once a rising Democratic star, Gabbard, who represented Hawaii in Congress, arrived a decade ago in Washington, her surfboard in tow, a new generation of potential leaders. She ran unsuccessfully for president in 2020. But Gabbard abruptly left the party and briefly became an independent before joining with Trump's 2024 campaign as one of his enthusiasts, in large part over his disdain for U.S. involvement overseas and opposition to helping Ukraine battle Russia. Her visit to Syria to meet with then-President Bashar Assad around the time of Trump's first inauguration during the country's bloody civil war stunned her former colleagues and the Washington national security establishment. The U.S. had severed diplomatic relations with Syria. Her visit was seen by some as legitimizing a brutal leader who was accused of war crimes. Gabbard has defended the trip, saying it's important to open dialogue, but critics hear in her commentary echoes of Russia-fueled talking points. Assad fled to Moscow over the weekend after Islamist rebels overtook Syria in a surprise attack, ending his family's five decades of rule. She said her own views have been shaped by “my multiple deployments and seeing firsthand the cost of war and the threat of Islamist terrorism.” Gabbard said, “It's one of the many reasons why I appreciate President Trump’s leadership and his election, where he is fully committed, as he has said over and over, to bring about an end to wars.” Last week, the nearly 100 former officials, who served in both Democratic and Republican administrations, said in the letter to Senate leaders they were “alarmed” by the choice of Gabbard to oversee all 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. They said her past actions “call into question her ability to deliver unbiased intelligence briefings to the President, Congress, and to the entire national security apparatus.” The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was created after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to coordinate the nation’s intelligence agencies and act as the president’s main intelligence adviser. Associated Press writer Stephen Groves contributed to this report.
BOZEMAN — For the second time in four seasons, the Montana State football team will face UT Martin at home in the second round of the FCS playoffs. Unseeded UT Martin (9-4) cruised to a 41-10 win at No. 16-seeded New Hampshire (8-5) on Saturday to set up next week's second-round game against top-seeded MSU (12-0). The Bobcats beat UT Martin 26-7 en route to the national championship game. MSU now-senior starting quarterback Tommy Mellott, then a freshman, made his first career start at QB that day and rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns. Montana State's Tommy Mellott tries to evade UT Martin's John Ford during their FCS playoff game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 4, 2021. The second round game between the Bobcats and Skyhawks will kick off at 1 p.m. next Saturday at Bobcat Stadium. MSU had a first-round bye. UT Martin began the season with consecutive road losses: 41-6 to FBS Kansas State and 45-42 in double overtime to SEMO, which lost 35-27 at No. 12 seed Illinois State in Saturday's first-round FCS playoff game (ISU will play at fifth-seeded UC Davis next week). UT Martin quarterback Kinkead Dent attempts to pass as Kansas State defensive end Tobi Osunsanmi (44) tries to sack him on Aug. 31 in Manhattan, Kan. The Skyhawks also fell 31-24 at home Sept. 21 to Missouri State, which finished 8-4 and was ineligible for the FCS playoffs because it's transitioning to the FBS. UT Martin's other loss was 10-9 at home Nov. 16 to Tennessee Tech, which went 7-5. UT Martin has defeated one playoff team this season: at unseeded Tennessee State 28-21 on Nov. 2. Victor Flores is the Montana State Bobcats beat writer for 406 MT Sports. Email him at and follow him on Twitter/X at Get local news delivered to your inbox!Cardinals' sudden 3-game tailspin has turned their once solid playoff hopes into a long shotThe 5 Best New Meme Coins to Join in December 2024 for Serious Return PotentialNone
Algert Global LLC purchased a new stake in CareDx, Inc ( NASDAQ:CDNA – Free Report ) during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 28,580 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $892,000. Algert Global LLC owned 0.05% of CareDx at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in CareDx by 4.4% in the first quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 4,300,016 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,537,000 after purchasing an additional 180,334 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC increased its position in shares of CareDx by 1,085.4% in the 2nd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 2,140,909 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,248,000 after buying an additional 1,960,308 shares in the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC raised its stake in CareDx by 6.2% during the 2nd quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 1,512,700 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,492,000 after buying an additional 88,100 shares during the period. Fred Alger Management LLC lifted its holdings in CareDx by 517.9% during the second quarter. Fred Alger Management LLC now owns 1,149,602 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,853,000 after acquiring an additional 963,554 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. grew its stake in CareDx by 78.4% in the third quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. now owns 696,893 shares of the company’s stock valued at $21,760,000 after acquiring an additional 306,222 shares during the period. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on CareDx from $26.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 16th. BTIG Research cut their price target on shares of CareDx from $40.00 to $35.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, November 5th. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on shares of CareDx in a research report on Tuesday, August 27th. They set an “underweight” rating and a $28.00 price objective for the company. StockNews.com raised shares of CareDx from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 17th. Finally, HC Wainwright reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of CareDx in a report on Tuesday, October 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $29.60. CareDx Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:CDNA opened at $24.54 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $25.55 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $22.49. CareDx, Inc has a one year low of $7.42 and a one year high of $34.84. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.32 billion, a PE ratio of -9.09 and a beta of 1.80. CareDx ( NASDAQ:CDNA – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 4th. The company reported ($0.14) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.25) by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $82.88 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $80.04 million. CareDx had a negative return on equity of 53.70% and a negative net margin of 45.90%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 23.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted ($0.43) earnings per share. On average, analysts anticipate that CareDx, Inc will post -0.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. CareDx Profile ( Free Report ) CareDx, Inc engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of diagnostic solutions for transplant patients and caregivers in the United States and internationally. It also provides AlloSure Kidney, a donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) solution for kidney transplant patients; AlloMap Heart, a gene expression solution for heart transplant patients; AlloSure Heart, a dd-cfDNA solution for heart transplant patients; and AlloSure Lung, a dd-cfDNA solution for lung transplant patients. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CDNA? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for CareDx, Inc ( NASDAQ:CDNA – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for CareDx Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for CareDx and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Mohave County Historical Society | Plans in motion to preserve Mohave County’s historic jail
By TRÂN NGUYỄN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California, home to some of the largest technology companies in the world, would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill introduced Monday. The legislation sponsored by state Attorney General Rob Bonta is necessary to bolster safety for children online, supporters say, but industry officials vow to fight the measure and others like it under the First Amendment. Warning labels for social media gained swift bipartisan support from dozens of attorneys general, including Bonta, after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to establish the requirements earlier this year, saying social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. “These companies know the harmful impact their products can have on our children, and they refuse to take meaningful steps to make them safer,” Bonta said at a news conference Monday. “Time is up. It’s time we stepped in and demanded change.” State officials haven’t provided details on the bill, but Bonta said the warning labels could pop up once weekly. Up to 95% of youth ages 13 to 17 say they use a social media platform, and more than a third say that they use social media “almost constantly,” according to 2022 data from the Pew Research Center. Parents’ concerns prompted Australia to pass the world’s first law banning social media for children under 16 in November. “The promise of social media, although real, has turned into a situation where they’re turning our children’s attention into a commodity,” Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, who authored the California bill, said Monday. “The attention economy is using our children and their well-being to make money for these California companies.” Lawmakers instead should focus on online safety education and mental health resources, not warning label bills that are “constitutionally unsound,” said Todd O’Boyle, a vice president of the tech industry policy group Chamber of Progress. “We strongly suspect that the courts will set them aside as compelled speech,” O’Boyle told The Associated Press. Victoria Hinks’ 16-year-old daughter, Alexandra, died by suicide four months ago after being “led down dark rabbit holes” on social media that glamorized eating disorders and self-harm. Hinks said the labels would help protect children from companies that turn a blind eye to the harm caused to children’s mental health when they become addicted to social media platforms. “There’s not a bone in my body that doubts social media played a role in leading her to that final, irreversible decision,” Hinks said. “This could be your story.” Common Sense Media, a sponsor of the bill, said it plans to lobby for similar proposals in other states. California in the past decade has positioned itself as a leader in regulating and fighting the tech industry to bolster online safety for children. The state was the first in 2022 to bar online platforms from using users’ personal information in ways that could harm children. It was one of the states that sued Meta in 2023 and TikTok in October for deliberately designing addictive features that keep kids hooked on their platforms. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, also signed several bills in September to help curb the effects of social media on children, including one to prohibit social media platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to children without parental consent and one to limit or ban students from using smartphones on school campus. Federal lawmakers have held hearings on child online safety and legislation is in the works to force companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm. The legislation has the support of X owner Elon Musk and the President-elect’s son, Donald Trump Jr . Still, the last federal law aimed at protecting children online was enacted in 1998, six years before Facebook’s founding.Elon Musk’s Many 'Avatars': Time-Traveling Vampire Alien, Irony Man, And More
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