
Police say suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing wasn't a client of the insurer
Srinagar, Nov 22: Committed to enhancing digital convenience for its customers, J&K Bank has launched a Virtual ATM Facility (vATM) – a cutting-edge technology platform. MD & CEO Baldev Prakash inaugurated the innovative facility today in the presence of Director & CEO Paymart India Pvt. Ltd. Amit Narang, Bank’s Executive Director Sudhir Gupta, General Managers, IT Head (Paymart India) Suvir Chopra, DGMs and other senior officers at the Bank’s Corporate Headquarters. Bank’s Divisional Heads and Zonal Heads from Kashmir, Jammu and Rest of India also joined the inaugural ceremony through VC. Speaking on the occasion, MD & CEO Baldev Prakash said, “In today’s fast-evolving digital banking landscape, we continue to innovate in extending convenience to our customers. Launching of the Virtual ATM facility (vATM) demonstrates our strong focus on leveraging technology for financial empowerment of people especially in rural areas with no presence of ATMs or other banking channels. Developed in collaboration with Paymart, the initiative is a win-win for all the stakeholders particularly for the customers and the merchants.” “This collaboration with Paymart India Pvt. Ltd. aligns perfectly with our vision to create a more accessible and customer-centric banking ecosystem. And through these vATMs we can cater to customers near their doorsteps in the ATM-deficient locations”, he added. He, however, underscored the importance of remaining in constant touch with the customers to strengthen the mutual bond. “No technology intervention can replace the importance of being in constant touch with the customers. We have to listen to our customers and address their concerns; then only we can earn their trust and retain them”, he said. Highlighting the significance of the partnering with the Bank, Amit Narang said, “”We are delighted to partner with J&K Bank in launching the Virtual ATM facility. With mobile banking taking over, cardless and hardware-free has become a future. With India currently the world’s biggest cash economy, virtual ATMs will become an integral part of banking. The services provided by these virtual ATMs are convenient, hassle free and more importantly safe and secure.” “We have integrated with the Bank system through secure mechanism and are committed to live upto the expectations of J&K Bank, which has remarkable legacy of trust and emotional equity particularly in J&K and Ladakh”, he added. In his remarks on the occasion, ED Sudhir Gupta hailed the launch as game-changer in extending easy and secure banking facility to people living in rural areas and far from banking touch-points. “vATM is a leap forward in creating an easy, secure and cardless cash withdrawal experience for our rural customers. We need to make most of the facility and ensure its utility is taken to full effect” he said. The Bank’s Chief Digital Officer Naveed Zargar gave a detailed presentation on the features and benefits of the facility. He said that the initiative is expected to enhance Bank’s digital offerings, ensuring a seamless and secure banking experience for its diverse customer base across regions especially in ATM deficient areas. Notably, the Virtual ATM facility enables the customers to withdraw cash seamlessly through the enrolled merchants of Paymart India by generating digital tokens using the Bank’s mobile application (mPay Delight+). While enabling customers to avail cash withdrawal facility from nearby merchant locations, it also results in increased footfall at these locations translating into more business along with commission on transactions as additional earnings.As the footballing world grapples with the fallout from this incident, it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of upholding the values of fairness, respect, and integrity in the beautiful game. While emotions may run high on the pitch, there is no excuse for crossing the line and engaging in behavior that tarnishes the reputation of the sport.Additionally, enterprise SSDs often come with advanced error correction and management technologies that help to prevent data corruption and ensure the reliability of stored data. These features are essential for businesses that rely on critical data resources and cannot afford any downtime or data loss due to storage failures.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got two key defensive players back with linebacker Dre Greenlaw set to play his first game since tearing his left Achilles tendon in last season's Super Bowl and defensive end Nick Bosa returning after missing three games with injuries to his hip and oblique. Greenlaw had been practicing the past few weeks and was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday to play against the Los Angeles Rams. San Francisco placed offensive lineman Ben Bartch on injured reserve with an ankle injury to make room on the roster. Bosa and running back Isaac Guerendo were both active for the game after being listed as questionable. Guerendo left Sunday's win over Chicago with a sprained foot. Greenlaw was one of the emotional leaders of San Francisco's defense before the freak injury in the first half of the Super Bowl loss to Kansas City. Greenlaw bounced up and down on the sideline and then started to run onto the field with a few teammates when he collapsed, holding his left leg. He was then helped off in a cart. Greenlaw was drafted in the fifth round in 2019 and emerged as one of the key defenders for San Francisco in 2022. He started 30 games the past two seasons with 247 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 10 passes defensed and three takeaways. The Niners have missed his intensity and physical play this season, especially against the run. The Rams and 49ers both promoted players from the practice squad for the game, with Los Angeles adding defensive back Charles Woods and San Francisco promoting running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn. The inactive players for the 49ers were left tackle Trent Williams (ankle), safety Malik Mustapha (chest, shoulder), running back Israel Abanikanda, cornerback Rock Ya-Sin and defensive tackle Khalil Davis. Joshua Dobbs was the emergency third quarterback. Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. was active for the Rams for the first time since being claimed off waivers from Washington. The inactive players for Los Angeles were cornerback Cobie Durant (chest), running back Cody Schrader, linebacker Brennan Jackson and offensive linemen Dylan McMahon and Warren McClendon Jr. Stetson Bennett was the emergency third quarterback. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLIn conclusion, Nani's admission of previous talks with Benfica and Porto, coupled with his decision to remain at Sporting CP out of loyalty, sheds light on the deeper connections that exist in football beyond wins and losses. His unwavering allegiance to Sporting CP exemplifies the enduring bond between a player and his club, a bond that transcends fleeting opportunities and commercial interests. Nani's actions serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of loyalty and commitment in a sport defined by passion and rivalry.Despite Dr. Zhang's assessment, concerns lingered among the villagers regarding the potential dangers posed by the presence of the Four-Legged Stranger. Some feared that the creature's fearfulness towards humans could be a facade concealing its true intentions, while others worried about the implications of allowing a potentially unpredictable animal to roam freely in their midst.
Furthermore, there are concerns about the impact of this new rule on the overall user experience and customer satisfaction. Users fear that the restriction may deter potential subscribers or lead existing members to cancel their memberships in favor of more flexible and accommodating platforms.NEW YORK (AP) — The man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was not a client of the medical insurer and may have targeted it because of its size and influence, a senior police official said Thursday. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told NBC New York in an interview Thursday that investigators have uncovered evidence that Luigi Mangione had prior knowledge UnitedHealthcare was holding its annual investor conference in New York City. Mangione also mentioned the company in a note found in his possession when he was detained by police in Pennsylvania. “We have no indication that he was ever a client of United Healthcare, but he does make mention that it is the fifth largest corporation in America, which would make it the largest healthcare organization in America. So that’s possibly why he targeted that company,” said Kenny. UnitedHealthcare is in the top 20 largest U.S. companies by market capitalization but is not the fifth largest. It is the largest U.S. health insurer. Mangione remains jailed without bail in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested Monday after being spotted at a McDonald's in the city of Altoona, about 230 miles (about 370 kilometers) west of New York City. His lawyer there, Thomas Dickey, has said Mangione intends to plead not guilty. Dickey also said he has yet to see evidence decisively linking his client to the crime. Mangione's arrest came five days after the caught-on-camera killing of Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. Police say the shooter waited outside the hotel, where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, early on the morning of Dec. 4. He approached Thompson from behind and shot him before fleeing on a bicycle through Central Park. Mangione is fighting attempts to extradite him back to New York so that he can face a murder charge in Thompson's killing. A hearing has been scheduled for Dec. 30. The 26-year-old, who police say was found with a “ ghost gun ” matching shell casings found at the site of the shooting, is charged in Pennsylvania with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Mangione is an Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family. In posts on social media, Mangione wrote about experiencing severe chronic back pain before undergoing a spinal fusion surgery in 2023. Afterward, he posted that the operation had been a success and that his pain had improved and mobility returned. He urged others to consider the same type of surgery. On Wednesday, police said investigators are looking at his writings about his health problems and his criticism of corporate America and the U.S. health care system . Kenny said in the NBC interview that Mangione's family reported him missing to San Francisco authorities in November.
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AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:58 p.m. ESTIs Telus Stock a Buy for its Dividend Yield?BAKU, Azerbaijan: The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference concluded in the capital of Azerbaijan on Friday with climate activists, world leaders and investors reflecting on climate change’s global impacts and the urgent need for actionable solutions. This year’s event emphasized financing mechanisms, particularly to alleviate the suffering of vulnerable nations, and especially the developing countries most affected by climate change. COP29 — the 29th Conference of the Parties under the United Nations climate organization UNFCCC — ran from Nov. 11 to 22 and brought together policymakers, researchers, and environmentalists from 200 countries. A dominant theme was energy transition, as fossil fuel emissions remain the biggest driver of global warming. The UN reports that burning coal, oil, and gas accounts for more than 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and roughly 90 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions. Policymakers argued that reducing reliance on traditional fuels and adopting modern energy solutions could significantly shrink the global carbon footprint and bring the world closer to net-zero targets. The University of Exeter’s Global Carbon Budget recently projected total CO2 emissions to rise from 40.6 billion metric tons in 2023 to 41.6 billion in 2024. Sharing his perspective on the COP29 negotiations and the change he hopes to see, climate activist Philip McMaster, known on social media as SustainaClaus, told Arab News he is campaigning for a a healthier environment for children. “The message of SustainaClaus is ‘Make childhood great again.’ Why? Because we all had a childhood before,” he said on the sidelines of the conference. “It was either great or not, but it was a very important period of time, and that is what these negotiations should be about: how we make the world a better place for the next generations.” He added: “I hope to see global change.” Military activity also emerged as a significant environmental threat. Olga Lermak, communications lead at Greencubator, a Ukraine-based cleantech accelerator, noted the ecological devastation caused by war. “War creates a climate crisis not just where it happens; it pollutes air, water, and land,” she said. Ukraine accounts for 35 percent of Europe’s biodiversity, including 70,000 plant and animal species, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature. Among its endangered animals are the sandy blind mole-rat, the Russian desman, and the saker falcon. The country’s ongoing conflict with Russia has caused significant damage to that biodiversity, according to Lermak. “I hope that the negotiations held here bring great solutions, something that will help us to move forward,” she said. “I hope it is not just conversations, not just talking, but real action after this.” Another key issue debated at COP29 was loss and damage funding — addressing “unavoided” damage caused by climate change in the most vulnerable countries as well as “unavoidable” damage such as that caused by rising sea levels. Investment in emissions reduction was one of the key solutions put forward for dealing with unavoided damage. Researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change estimate that the loss and damage needs of vulnerable countries will amount to between $130 billion and $940 billion in 2025 alone. Gloria Bulus, team lead at Nigeria’s Bridge that Gap Initiative, emphasized that beyond highlighting loss and damage, there must also be a focus on delivering investment and implementing concrete solutions. “We are expecting a lot to be (invested) in terms of the loss and damage, so that it goes beyond the speeches,” she said. Highlighting some of the pressing environmental challenges her country is facing, Bulus expressed her hope for “fair” negotiations. “Negotiations have been very slow for us,” she said. “What we want is action. What we want is an outcome that favors people, where we have renewable energy transition.” Among other steps, COP29 promised to secure “the highest ambition outcome possible,” proposing that wealthier countries contribute $250 billion annually to developing nations to support their efforts in tackling climate change.John Kirby grilled on mysterious New Jersey drone sightings: 'Why don't we know?'
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