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blackjack vs poker Micron Technology Inc. stock falls Wednesday, underperforms marketLAS VEGAS — There are three races remaining in the Formula 1 season and Max Verstappen of Red Bull is close to a fourth consecutive world championship, which can wrap up Saturday night at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. All is not smooth sailing headed into this final month of racing: "It was a bit of a surprise, I think, for everybody," said Mercedes driver George Russell, a GPDA director. "It's a hell of a lot of pressure now onto the new race director (with) just three races left. Often, as drivers, we probably feel like we're the last to find out this sort of information." The Andretti team is expected to receive F1 approval to join the grid, albeit without Michael Andretti, who has scaled back his role dramatically since the IndyCar season ended in September. Many drivers, particularly seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, have been at odds with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem since his election following the 2021 season finale. In the GDPA statement, they reminded the sanctioning body "our members are adults" who don't need lectures and fines on foul language or jewelry bans, and simply want fair and consistent race control. There's been no response from Ben Sulayem, and won't be this weekend since he does not attend the LVGP. He will be at Qatar and the finale in Abu Dhabi next month. Hamilton doesn't think all the behind-the-scenes changes will be a fan topic as the season comes to a close. But he noted that consistency from race control is all the drivers have asked for, while throwing his support behind Domenicali and the job Maffei has done in growing F1 since Liberty took over. "I really hope Stefano is not leaving because he's been so instrumental in changes and progress to this whole thing," Hamilton said. "And he knows the sport as well as anyone. But all good things do come to an end, and whoever they put into place, I just hope they are like-minded. But sometimes you have to shake the trees." That's just what happened with the surprise departure of race director Wittich. Although drivers have been unhappy with race officiating this season and held a private GPDA meeting in Mexico City, Russell said they had no prior warning Wittich was out. The race director is the referee each weekend and Wittich has been in charge since 2022, when Michael Masi was fired following the controversial 2021 season-ending, championship-altering finale at Abu Dhabi. Now the man in charge for the final three races is Rui Marques, the Formula 2 and Formula 3 race director. Las Vegas, which overcame multiple stumbling blocks in last year's debut before putting on one of the best races of the season, is a difficult place to start. Verstappen can win his fourth title by simply scoring three points more than Lando Norris of McLaren. "It's a bit weird with three races to go to do that," Verstappen said. "It doesn't matter if you're positive or negative about certain things. I thought in Brazil there was definitely room for improvement, for example. It's still a bit weird having to now then deal with a different race director." Charles Leclerc of Ferrari wondered why the move was made with only three races to go. "To do it so late in the season, at such a crucial moment of the season, it could have probably been managed in a better way," he said. The drivers have consistently asked for clearer guidelines in the officiating of races, specifically regarding track limits and racing rules. The drivers have no idea how Marques will officiate, highlighting a disconnect between the competitors and Ben Sulaymen's FIA. "We just want to be transparent with the FIA and have this dialogue that is happening," Russell said. "And I think the departure of Niels is also a prime example of not being a part of these conversations." The GDPA statement made clear the drivers do not think their voice is being heard. "If we feel we're being listened to, and some of the changes that we are requesting are implemented, because ultimately we're only doing it for the benefit of the sport, then maybe our confidence will increase," Russell said. "But I think there's a number of drivers who feel a bit fed up with the whole situation. It only seems to be going in the wrong direction." He also said the relationship between the drivers and the FIA seems fractured. "Sometimes just hiring and firing is not the solution," he said. "You need to work together to improve the problem." Norris, who has battled Verstappen this year with mixed officiating rulings, said "obviously things are not running as smoothly as what we would want." Marques has his first driver meeting ahead of Thursday night's two practice sessions and then three weeks to prove to the competitors he is up for the job. Carlos Sainz Jr., who will leave Ferrari for Williams at the end of the season, hopes the drama doesn't distract from the momentum F1 has built over the last five years. "I think Formula 1 is in a great moment right now and all these rumors, I think in every team, every job, there's job changes," he said. "It's not big drama. I'm a big fan of the people you mentioned, they've done an incredible job in Formula 1 and Formula 1 is what it is thanks to these people. But it's just so emotional, especially the Stefano one. The only one that has a real effect is the race director. But I think if he does a good job, it should be transparent and nothing big." Get local news delivered to your inbox!

The Sunday Interview: Outgoing Nedlands MP Katrina Stratton on loss, life and new opportunitiesThe diabolical establishment media has lost credibility everywhere except among establishment figures whose interests it protects. Unfortunately, some of those establishment figures serve as senators who must vote to confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. Thus, cognizant of the need to counter the media narrative, many former colleagues took to the social media platform X on Tuesday and early Wednesday to defend , Trump’s nominee for secretary of Defense, against an anonymously-sourced NBC hit piece. A decorated veteran and longtime Fox News host, Hegseth last month after receiving Trump’s nomination. reported on Tuesday that “10 current and former Fox employees,” each of whom “asked not to be named because of fear of retaliation,” spoke with the establishment outlet about their concerns regarding what they described as Hegseth’s history of excessive drinking. “Everyone would be talking about it behind the scenes before he went on the air,” an unnamed former Fox employee recalled. Needless to say, that sort of “journalism” did not sit well with many of supporters. In fact, a number of former colleagues went on the record to refute the NBC hit piece. “I’ve worked with @PeteHegseth since the beginning,” Fox News co-host and weather anchor Janice Dean posted. “Never witnessed any of this behavior from him. Always kind, professional and hard working. A good man that loves his family and his country.” I’ve worked with since the beginning. Never witnessed any of this behavior from him. Always kind, professional and hard working. A good man that loves his family and his country. — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-hosts Will Cain and Rachel Campos-Duffy denounced the hit piece in more colorful terms. Each called the anonymously-sourced story “horses***.” Cain, in fact, offered himself to NBC as “your only on the record source.” Your story is horseshit . Put my name on it. On the record. It’ll be your only on the record source. Signed, The guy who sat next to him for 8 hours every week for five years starting at 6am. — Will Cain (@willcain) “You now have 2 people who sat next to him 8+ hours a week on the record. Will you retract or correct your story?” Campos-Duffy wrote. The losers at never reached out to me either. is right – your story IS horseshit. You now have 2 people who sat next to him 8+ hours a week on the record. Will you retract or correct your story? — Rachel Campos-Duffy (@RCamposDuffy) Meanwhile, former Fox booking producer Breanna Morello drafted a letter in support of . She posted it to X and pledged to send it to “EVERY” senator. Running a hit piece on a man that’s solely based on anonymous sources is cowardly and isn’t journalism. I’m willing to go on the record regarding Pete Hegseth. As a former Fox booking producer, I’ve never heard a negative remark about Hegseth–until now. This is the letter I... — Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) Longtime colleague Dr. Nicole Saphier confirmed that in eight years she never once suspected that Hegseth had “consumed anything other than an egg sandwich and coffee before going on air.” I have routinely sat on the couch with for 8 years. Not once did I suspect he had consumed anything other than an egg sandwich and coffee before going on air. — Nicole Saphier, MD (@NBSaphierMD) Indeed, the list of Hegseth defenders and NBC critics on X grew quite long. Add me also. Pete has always been the epitome of a class act and a great guy. These attacks are shameful BS. — Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) No one ask me my opinion about the great aka my friend! Here I am sitting next to this great American! — LeoTerrell (@TheLeoTerrell) I’ve co-hosted with Pete and have never experienced anything like what was claimed in this anonymously-sourced report. — Guy Benson (@guypbenson) I have known since we were both at The Blaze way back when and as a contributor for Fox since 2017, I have never once seen this type of reported lies or behavior. He’s always been a gentleman and great guy! — Sara A. Carter (@SaraCarterDC) I can’t stand the propaganda practice of using anonymous sources to smear political opponents, as NBC does here. FWIW, I have nothing but good things to say about Pete and the anonymously sourced stories don’t match my personal experience in any way. Quite the contrary, in fact. — Mollie (@MZHemingway) As often happens, the establishment’s assault on Hegseth appears coordinated. For instance, late Tuesday a report broke that Trump had considered replacing Hegseth with Republican Gov. of Florida. Whether or not that happens, the establishment and its media minions have not yet had their pound of flesh. First, they attacked former Republican Rep. of Florida, Trump’s nominee for attorney general. Then, when Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration, they turned on Hegseth. If they succeed in tanking Hegseth’s nomination, they will turn to another anti-establishment candidate. , Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, and , the president-elect’s choice as secretary of Health and Human Services, will almost certainly endure similar treatment. Thus, senators must know what Hegseth’s former colleagues — at least the brave ones — actually think of him. Then, if the defense of Hegseth succeeds, perhaps those same senators will learn what so many of us learned a long time ago: always ignore the lying establishment media. We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. .

Euro plunges to its lowest for two yearsThe Internet's Best Boyfriends of 2024, RankedNEET UG 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 exam date soon. The NEET UG 2025 exam date will be announced on the official websites of nta.ac.in and exams.nta.ac.in/NEET. According to a response to an RTI question made by activist Vivek Pandey, the Supreme Court-appointed expert group investigating the management of the medical entrance exam is exploring changes to the NEET 2025 exam format, including the age limit and number of attempts. A seven-member team chaired by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Radhakrishnan advocated a hybrid format with various stages and fewer attempts in the NEET exam 2025. Also Read:- Nagaland Board Exam 2025: NBSE HSLC, HSSLC Routine 2025 Released; Details Here NEET UG 2025: Top medical colleges According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, the top medical colleges in India are listed below: Name City State Score Rank All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi New Delhi Delhi 94.46 1 Christian Medical College Vellore Tamil Nadu 75.11 3 National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Bengaluru Karnataka 71.92 4 Banaras Hindu University Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 69.54 7 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 68.81 8 Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Manipal Karnataka 67 9 Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai Chennai Tamil Nadu 64 10 Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth Pune Maharashtra 64.1 11 Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Chennai Tamil Nadu 63.72 12 Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 63.68 13 All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh Rishikesh Uttarakhand 63.16 14 All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar Khordha Odisha 62.97 15 All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur Jodhpur Rajasthan 62.57 16 Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi Delhi 62.36 17 SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Tamil Nadu 62 18 King George's Medical University Lucknow Uttar Pradesh 61.95 19 Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Chennai Tamil Nadu 61.62 20 Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Bhubaneswar Odisha 61.28 21 Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Wardha Maharashtra 60.14 23 Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi Delhi 59.63 24 Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Bhubaneswar Odisha 59.6 25 All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna Patna Bihar 58.24 26 Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Uttar Pradesh 58.07 27 St John's Medical College Bengaluru Karnataka 58.03 28 Lady Hardinge Medical College New Delhi Delhi 57.8 29 Armed Force Medical College Pune Maharashtra 57.68 30 All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 57.66 31 University College of Medical Sciences Delhi Delhi 57.65 32 Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Mangaluru Karnataka 57.12 33 Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences New Delhi Delhi 56.89 34 Govt Medical College and Hospital Chandigarh Chandigarh 56.53 35 Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) Ambala Haryana 56.53 35 Jamia Hamdard New Delhi Delhi 55.53 37 All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur Raipur Chhattisgarh 55.27 38 JSS Medical College, Mysore Mysuru Karnataka 55 39 Dayanand Medical College Ludhiana Punjab 54.48 40 PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 53.11 41 Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 52.3 42 Sawai Man Singh Medical College Jaipur Rajasthan 51.91 43 Medical College Kolkata West Bengal 51.87 44 Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute Ahmadabad Gujarat 51.77 45 M S Ramaiah Medical College Bengaluru Karnataka 51.76 46 Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute Puducherry Pondicherry 51.02 47 Osmania Medical College Hyderabad Telangana 50.99 48 Christian Medical College Ludhiana Punjab 50.96 49 Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences Rohtak Haryana 50.71 50 NEET UG 2025: Expected exam pattern The projected exam pattern for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2025 is shown below; please review the points given to obtain complete information. - The NEET UG 2025 is expected to be delivered in the Computer-Based Test method, with an exam time of 3 hours and 20 minutes across the country at various exam centres in numerous shifts. - The NEET UG 2025 will be conducted in English and one of the following regional languages: Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam. - There will be 180 multiple-choice questions covering Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. 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Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday at Columbus, likely ending the Buckeyes ’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. Late in the game, Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up the Wolverines (7-5, 5-4) at Ohio State’s 17-yard line with two minutes remaining. The drive stalled at the 3, and Zvada came on for the chip shot. Ohio State (10-2, 7-2) got the ball back but couldn’t move it, with Will Howard throwing incomplete on fourth down to seal the Wolverines’ fourth straight win over their bitter rival. This loss might have been the toughest of those four for Ohio State because the Wolverines were unranked and were wrapping up a disappointing season. The Buckeyes were supposed to win, but records rarely mean much when these two teams meet. Ohio State needs No. 4 Penn State and No. 10 Indiana to lose later Saturday in order to make it into the Big Ten title game next week. No. 8 Tennessee 36, Vanderbilt 23 Nico Iamaleava threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns to rally the Volunteers from a 14-point deficit within the first five minutes to rout their in-state rival at Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) needed a big victory to impress the College Football Playoff committee enough to earn a home playoff game in December. The Volunteers beat Vanderbilt (6-6, 3-5) for a sixth straight season. Better yet, they rebounded from a nightmare start giving up the first 14 points by scoring 29 straight points. They led 24-17 at halftime on Iamaleava’s first three TD passes. Junior Sherrill returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown for Vanderbilt to stun a mostly orange crowd. Dylan Sampson fumbled on the Vols’ second play from scrimmage, and Sedrick Alexanader’s 4-yard TD run on a 26-yard drive put Vandy up 14-0 quickly. No. 15 South Carolina 17, No. 12 Clemson 14 LaNorris Sellers’ 20-yard touchdown run with 1:08 to play gave the Gamecocks a sixth straight win, a victory over the host tigers. Sellers, a freshman in his first season as starter, finished with 166 yards rushing and two scores as the Gamecocks (9-3, 4-1 SEC) continued a run that has seen them defeat four ranked opponents this month. Clemson (9-3, 5-2 ACC) drove to the South Carolina 18 with 16 seconds left — well within reach of a tying field goal — when Cade Klubnik was intercepted by Demetrius Knight Jr. The Gamecocks, who were 3-3 after losing at Alabama in mid-October, have given the College Football Playoff selection committee plenty to consider with their second-half charge. Much of the credit goes to the maturing Sellers, who has played with poise under most circumstances. He shook off an early fumble and a late interception in this one as South Carolina won its second straight at rival Clemson.French government falls in historic no-confidence vote

Monster Jam: Showdown - Official Aloha Expansion Launch Trailer Watch the Monster Jam Showdown trailer to see what to expect with the Aloha expansion, which takes you on a tropical adventure in a new environment, six new tracks, five trucks (including Grave Digger Grandma), and one arena inspired by Hawaii. The Aloha expansion for The Monster Jam Showdown is included in the Monster Jam Showdown - Big Air Edition as well as in the Season Pass or can be purchased separately. Monster Jam Showdown is available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.CINCINNATI , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Matthew Hijuelos to vice president of distribution, effective Jan. 1 . He will oversee the team responsible for managing distribution across numerous Scripps platforms – including cable, satellite and virtual carriers as well as multicast spectrum. Hijuelos currently serves as senior director of media distribution for Scripps and is responsible for the strategy, development and execution of multiplatform distribution and monetization partnerships across Scripps' national networks, local TV stations, sports and original programming. In this role, he has led Scripps' streaming distribution efforts and has helped grow the company's annual connected TV advertising revenue. "Matt is a respected media and business leader with a track record for successfully managing complex distribution negotiations," said Jason Combs , Scripps chief financial officer. "His experience, extensive industry relationships and understanding of our business make him the right person to lead our distribution team." Hijuelos has been with Scripps since 2021. He joined the company as part of its acquisition of ION, where he served as vice president of business distribution, leading OTT strategy, partnerships, technology, monetization and analytics for the ION networks. He previously spent nearly 20 years with Akamai Technologies, the cloud computing company, where he held several leadership positions focused on business development. Hijuelos began his career as a business analyst at JP Morgan and also worked as a management consultant for KPMG. He has a bachelor's of business administration degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Hijuelos, based in New York , replaces Robin Davis , who is retiring from Scripps at the end of the year. Media contact: Becca McCarter , (513) 410-2425, rebecca.mccarter@scripps.com About Scripps The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee . Founded in 1878, Scripps' long-time motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way." Scripps in the news Scripps press releases View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scripps-taps-matthew-hijuelos-to-lead-distribution-strategy-302322978.html SOURCE The E.W. Scripps CompanyBattery manufacturer E-One Moli Energy has announced it is not going ahead with the expansion of its Maple Ridge plant – at this time. The project would create 350 new jobs and secure more than 100 existing positions, making Moli Energy the city's largest private employer. A year ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and B.C. Premier David Eby both toured the plant and joined the company in announcing the $1-billion expansion, which senior government would partner in. The federal commitment was $205 million, with another $80 million from the province, and the plan was for E-One Moli to expand its facility in Maple Ridge, and become Canada’s largest high-performance lithium-ion battery cell manufacturer. They would produce up to 135 million battery cells per year. Maple Ridge Mayor Dan Ruimy assured the project is not dead. "It's not really the bad news everyone thinks it is – they're not cancelling, they're just putting it on pause," he said. With the company investing some $750 million in the project, it's easy to appreciate Moli Energy's prudence in watching developing energy markets, as well as the political climate in the Canada and elsewhere, Ruimy explained. He pointed out the project is not overdue – it was slated for completion in 2028. The company has stated the plant expansion in Maple Ridge remains a sound investment. "We're a supporting partner, and we want them to know that we want them to be here," Ruimy said of the city's role. The company started in B.C. in 1977, and has operated from the Maple Ridge site since 1987 as a pioneer in the battery industry, with production facilities in Taiwan. Molicel batteries are used in motorsports, high-end autos, aircraft, medical equipment, power tools, and home appliances. The company was purchased in 2000 by Taiwanese-based Taiwan Cement Corp. “What you’ve been able to build here over the past decades is more relevant now than one could ever imagine, and is part of the exciting future we’re building,” Trudeau told company chairman Nelson Chang last November. Chang said he was thrilled to have the the green energy initiative in Maple Ridge. “We believe that CO2 reduction is absolutely the key to success for all future businesses.” The company recently opened a new production plant in Taiwan.

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Investment in Italy Data Center Colocation Market to Hit $910 Million by 2029 - AriztonTOKYO (AP) — Japanese car manufacturers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, forming the third largest car manufacturer in the world by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. PUBLICIDAD The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that the smallest member of the Nissan alliance, Mitsubishi Motors, had also agreed to join the discussions to integrate their businesses. PUBLICIDAD "We anticipate that if this integration materializes, we will be able to offer even greater value to a broader customer base," said Nissan's CEO, Makoto Uchida, in a statement. Car manufacturers in Japan have fallen behind their major rivals in electric vehicles and are trying to cut costs and make up for lost time. News of a possible merger emerged earlier this month, with unconfirmed reports indicating that discussions about a closer collaboration were partly driven by the aspirations of Taiwan's iPhone manufacturer, Foxconn, to partner with Nissan, which has an alliance with France's Renault SA and Mitsubishi. A merger could result in a colossus valued at over 50 billion dollars based on the market capitalization of the three car manufacturers. Together, Honda and the alliance of Nissan with Renault SA of France and the smaller car manufacturer, Mitsubishi Motors Corp., would gain scale to compete with Toyota Motor Corp. and Volkswagen AG of Germany. Toyota has technological partnerships with Mazda Motor Corp. and Subaru Corp. from Japan. Even after a merger, Toyota, which launched 11.5 million vehicles in 2023, would still be the top Japanese car manufacturer. If they were to join forces, the three smaller companies would produce around 8 million vehicles. In 2023, Honda manufactured 4 million and Nissan produced 3.4 million. Mitsubishi Motors made just over 1 million. Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi announced in August that they would share components for electric vehicles such as batteries and would jointly research software for autonomous driving to better adapt to the dramatic changes focused on electrification, following a preliminary agreement between Nissan and Honda established in March. Honda, the second largest car manufacturer in Japan, is widely seen as the only likely Japanese partner capable of rescuing Nissan, which has struggled after a scandal that began with the arrest of its former chairman Carlos Ghosn in late 2018 on charges of fraud and misuse of company assets, allegations he denies. He was eventually released on bail and fled to Lebanon. Speaking on Monday to journalists in Tokyo via a video link, Ghosn ridiculed the planned merger as a "desperate move." According to Sam Fiorani, vice president of AutoForecast Solutions, Honda could obtain large body-on-frame SUVs like the Nissan Armada and the Infiniti QX80, which Honda does not have. These vehicles offer great towing capabilities and good off-road performance. Nissan also has years of experience in building batteries and electric vehicles, as well as gas-electric hybrid powertrains that could help Honda in the development of their own EVs and the next generation of hybrids, he said. But the company announced in November that it was cutting 9,000 jobs, or approximately 6% of its global workforce, and reducing its global production capacity by 20% after reporting a quarterly loss of 9.3 billion yen ($61 million). Recently, Nissan reorganized its management and its CEO, Makoto Uchida, cut his salary by 50% to take responsibility for the financial problems. He stated that Nissan needed to be more efficient and better respond to market preferences, rising costs, and other global changes. Fitch Ratings recently downgraded Nissan's credit outlook to "negative," citing deteriorating profitability, partly due to price cuts in the North American market. However, it noted that Nissan has a strong financial structure and solid cash reserves amounting to 1.44 trillion yen (9.4 billion dollars). The price of Nissan's shares has also fallen to the point that it is considered somewhat of a bargain. On Monday, their stocks traded in Tokyo gained 1.6%. They jumped more than 20% after news of a possible merger spread last week. Honda's shares rose by 3.8%. Honda's net profit decreased by almost 20% in the first half of the fiscal year from April to March compared to the previous year, as sales were affected in China. The merger reflects a trend throughout the industry towards consolidation. During a routine briefing on Monday, Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said he would not comment on the details of the automakers' plans, but stated that Japanese companies need to remain competitive in the rapidly changing market. "As the business environment surrounding the automotive industry undergoes significant changes, with competitiveness in storage batteries and software becoming increasingly important, we expect necessary measures to be taken to survive international competition," Hayashi said. I'm sorry, but it seems like there is no text to translate. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to ask! This story was translated from English by an AP editor with the help of a generative artificial intelligence tool.

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Kinkead Dent threw for 246 yards and ran for another 56 yards and a touchdown as UT Martin rolled to a 41-10 win over New Hampshire in an FCS first-round game on Saturday. The Skyhawks (9-4) advance to face unbeaten and top-seeded Montana State (12-0) in the second round. UT Martin's rushing game amassed 236 yards on 52 carries and five different backs reached the end zone. Meanwhile, the Skyhawks limited New Hampshire to 124 yards of total offense and held the Wildcats' run game to just 53 yards on 16 carries. Rashad Raymond scored from 4-yards out midway through the first quarter to put UT Martin on the board first and All-Big South/OVC first-team running back Patrick Smith added a 3-yard scoring run in the second to take a 17-7 lead. Dent capped an eight-play, 80-yard drive by nosing in from the 2 and Jaren Van Winkle kicked field goals from 30- and 36-yards to make it 24-7 at intermission. Trevonte Rucker scored from the 4 to start the fourth quarter and Glover Cook III punched in from the 1 to complete the scoring. Dent Completed 17 of 26 passes without an interception. Rucker caught nine passes for 98 yards and DeVonte Tanksley caught four for 81, including a 56-yard reception. Smith carried 15 times for 71 yards. Glover had 12 carries for 56. Seth Morgan was held to 14 of 35 passing with an interception for New Hampshire (8-5). Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

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Citigroup Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Fabrinet ( NYSE:FN – Free Report ) by 13.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 38,115 shares of the technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,639 shares during the quarter. Citigroup Inc. owned approximately 0.11% of Fabrinet worth $9,012,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Fabrinet by 14.7% during the third quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 480,550 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $113,621,000 after purchasing an additional 61,491 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its position in Fabrinet by 4.1% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 314,665 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $77,027,000 after buying an additional 12,409 shares during the last quarter. Epoch Investment Partners Inc. increased its stake in shares of Fabrinet by 9.6% in the 2nd quarter. Epoch Investment Partners Inc. now owns 302,006 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $73,928,000 after buying an additional 26,475 shares during the period. Driehaus Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Fabrinet by 183.5% during the second quarter. Driehaus Capital Management LLC now owns 277,978 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $68,046,000 after acquiring an additional 179,943 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Fabrinet by 19.8% during the second quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 236,705 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $57,943,000 after acquiring an additional 39,063 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 97.38% of the company’s stock. Analyst Ratings Changes Several research firms recently issued reports on FN. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Fabrinet from $240.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 20th. Barclays started coverage on shares of Fabrinet in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $292.00 target price on the stock. Needham & Company LLC assumed coverage on shares of Fabrinet in a research note on Tuesday, November 5th. They set a “buy” rating and a $280.00 price target for the company. B. Riley cut shares of Fabrinet from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating and reduced their price objective for the company from $194.00 to $178.00 in a research note on Wednesday, November 20th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities upped their target price on shares of Fabrinet from $260.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $252.14. Fabrinet Stock Performance Shares of NYSE FN opened at $234.65 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $244.01 and a 200 day moving average price of $238.01. The stock has a market cap of $8.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.77 and a beta of 0.95. Fabrinet has a 52-week low of $159.30 and a 52-week high of $278.38. Fabrinet ( NYSE:FN – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 4th. The technology company reported $2.39 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.38 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $804.20 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $771.24 million. Fabrinet had a net margin of 10.28% and a return on equity of 18.08%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 17.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.78 EPS. Analysts predict that Fabrinet will post 9.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Insider Transactions at Fabrinet In other news, EVP Edward T. Archer sold 8,690 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $220.26, for a total transaction of $1,914,059.40. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now owns 8,333 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,835,426.58. This represents a 51.05 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . 0.38% of the stock is currently owned by insiders. Fabrinet Company Profile ( Free Report ) Fabrinet provides optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical, and electronic manufacturing services in North America, the Asia-Pacific, and Europe. The company offers a range of advanced optical and electro-mechanical capabilities in the manufacturing process, including process design and engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing, printed circuit board assembly, advanced packaging, integration, final assembly, and testing. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding FN? 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Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons 20-17 on Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Last week: Ravens beat Chargers, 30-23; Falcons had bye week following 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17. Chargers offense: overall (21), rush (13), pass (20), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (13), rush (10), pass (10), scoring (13). Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (14), pass (5), scoring (16). Falcons defense: overall (25), rush (19), pass (26), scoring (26). Turnover differential: Chargers plus-8, Falcons minus-3. RB Gus Edwards could move up as the lead back for Los Angeles as J.K Dobbins (knee) is expected to miss the game . Edwards was activated from injured reserve earlier this month following an ankle injury and had nine carries for 11 yards with a touchdown in Monday night's 30-23 loss to Baltimore. WR Drake London has 61 catches, leaving him four away from becoming the first player in team history to have at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. London has 710 receiving yards, leaving him 140 away from becoming the first player in team history with at least 850 in each of his first three seasons. Falcons RB Bijan Robinson vs. Chargers run defense. Robinson was shut down by Denver, gaining only 35 yards on 12 carries, and the Atlanta offense couldn't recover. The Chargers rank 10th in the league against the run, so it will be a challenge for the Falcons to find a way to establish a ground game with Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. A solid running attack would create an opportunity for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to establish the play-action passes for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Dobbins appeared to injure his right knee in the first half of the loss to the Ravens, though coach Jim Harbaugh did not provide details. ... The Falcons needed the bye to give a long list of injured players an opportunity to heal. WR WR KhaDarel Hodge (neck) did not practice on Wednesday. WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles), CB Kevin King (concussion), DL Zach Harrison (knee, Achilles) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) were hurt in the 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17 and were limited on Wednesday. CB Mike Hughes (neck), nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring), ILB Troy Andersen (knee), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and ILB JD Bertrand (concussion) also were limited on Wednesday after not playing against Denver. C Drew Dalman (ankle) could return. The Chargers have won the past three games in the series following six consecutive wins by the Falcons from 1991-2012. Los Angeles took a 33-30 overtime win in Atlanta in 2016 before the Chargers added 20-17 wins at home in 2020 and in Atlanta in 2022. The Falcons won the first meeting between the teams, 41-0 in San Diego in 1973. Each team has built its record on success against the soft NFC South. Atlanta is 4-1 against division rivals. Los Angeles is 2-0 against the NFC South this season. The Chargers have a four-game winning streak against the division. ... Atlanta is 0-2 against AFC West teams, following a 22-17 loss to Kansas City and the lopsided loss at Denver. They will complete their tour of the AFC West with a game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 16. ... The Falcons are the league's only first-place team with a negative points differential. Atlanta has been outscored 274-244. The loss of Dobbins, who has rushed for eight touchdowns, could put more pressure on QB Justin Hebert and the passing game. Herbert's favorite option has been WR Ladd McConkey, who has four TD receptions among his 49 catches for 698 yards. McConkey, the former University of Georgia standout who was drafted in the second round, could enjoy a productive return to the state against a Falcons defense that ranks only 26th against the pass. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflNo. 2 Georgia is resting its national championship hopes on backup quarterback Gunner Stockton following Carson Beck's season-ending elbow surgery on Monday. Coach Kirby Smart said Monday that Georgia is preparing Stockton to start in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against No. 3 Notre Dame. Stockton took over when Beck suffered a right elbow injury in the the first half in the Bulldogs’ 22-19 overtime win over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game on Dec. 7 in Atlanta. Georgia announced later Monday that Beck had season-ending surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament in the right elbow. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Monday. Beck is expected to begin throwing next spring. Georgia's first-round bye in the playoffs has given Stockton, a sophomore, more time to prepare for his new starting role. Smart said the experience with the first-team is the primary benefit in “several practices” since the SEC championship game. “He got lots of reps prior to these practices, but he’s getting much more now,” Smart said. “I do think ... when you get ready for an opponent like Notre Dame, you need time and we have time.” The Fighting Irish advanced by beating Indiana 27-17 in the first round on Friday night. Smart said Stockton and Georgia can focus on Notre Dame. “But I think the biggest thing is just competition at practice,” Smart said. “You know, the situations we put him in. All those things allow him to get better as a quarterback.” Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said Stockton will require adjustments by his defense. “You evaluate, obviously, what they’ve done all season and you have a separate tape of what Stockton has done,” Freeman said Monday. “I think we have 80-something plays of him. He can run their offense. He does things a little bit differently. He can extend plays with his legs, he’s a good athlete. The thing I probably noticed most about him, he’s an ultra-competitive individual.” Georgia announced on Dec. 9 that Beck and his family were considering treatment options for his elbow. Beck suffered the injury to his throwing arm in the first half of the SEC championship game and made a dramatic return to the field for the handoff on the game-winning play in overtime. Stockton had to leave the field for one play after having his helmet knocked off. Even though he was able to take the snap and hand off to Trevor Etienne for the running back’s decisive 4-yard touchdown run, Beck was unable to raise his right arm. Stockton’s job may get a little easier with Notre Dame defensive tackle Rylie Mills out. Freeman announced Monday that Mills will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury he suffered against Indiana. Mills had 37 tackles and 7 1/2 sacks this season and anchored the interior line while All-American Howard Cross II missed the final three regular season games with a high ankle sprain. Cross returned against Indiana. It’s yet another blow to a defense that had already lost preseason All-America cornerback Benjamin Morrison and its top two rush ends with season-ending injuries. “You can’t replace Rylie Mills,” Freeman said. “Yes, the production, but the leadership, a captain, very similar to the things I said about Benjamin when he was out. You feel awful for him as a person, a guy that came back to improve his draft stock. You’ve got to replace what he did for our defense in different ways.” Stockton completed 12 of 16 passes for 71 yards with one interception against Texas. Smart downplayed the suggestion Stockton could give the Bulldogs more options as a running quarterback. “I think we are who we are in regards to that,” Smart said. “I mean, we played an entire season, offensively. You know, Gunner’s a good athlete. I think Carson is a good athlete. So it’s one of those deals that I don’t know how much that changes things.” Beck, a fifth-year senior, is 24-3 as a starter. He started all 26 games for the Bulldogs in 2023 and 2024. He passed for 3,941 yards with 24 touchdowns and only six interceptions in 2023 but had more difficulties with turnovers this season. Beck passed for 28 touchdowns with 12 interceptions this season and completed 7 of 13 passes for 56 yards before his injury in the SEC championship game. 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( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) GEELONG, Australia, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon revolution plc (Nasdaq: CREV) (the "Company"), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology automotive carbon fiber wheels, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Orion Infrastructure Capital ("OIC") for a further US$25 million financing, which will be released in five tranches, each equal to US$5 million, subject to satisfying certain release conditions. In connection with the release of each of the five tranches of US$5 million, the Company will issue to OIC and the lenders under the US$60 million PIUS loan entered into in May 2023 ("Existing Noteholders"), penny warrants to purchase an aggregate number of shares equal to 5.0% of the Company's shares outstanding. The original US$110 million funding agreement with OIC included the US$70 million previously drawn and provided for up to US$40 million of additional funding by OIC, of which this US$25 million has now been secured. In connection with this further US$25 million, Existing Noteholders have also agreed to release up to US$2 million of existing loan reserves in five equal tranches of US$400,000 concurrent with the five OIC funding tranches. Following this combined US$27 million of additional funding, both OIC and the Existing Noteholders have also agreed to partial payment in kind, in lieu of cash, for certain interest payments. The first of these five funding tranches closed on Friday December 20, 2024. The incremental $25 million of capital, reserve release and changes to interest terms, are intended to support the ongoing liquidity of the business and fund the Company as it works to satisfy the demand from Carbon Revolution's OEM customers. The Company is making substantial investments in capacity and throughput and has a number of new programs entering, or expected to enter, production in the near-term. "OIC continues to be a great funding partner for Carbon Revolution, sharing our vision for our world-leading technology," said Jake Dingle, CEO of Carbon Revolution. "This capital supports the ongoing liquidity of the business and underpins the continued delivery of our production capacity increase and the near-term launch of a number of new OEM programs." "We are firm believers in Carbon Revolution and the transformative impact of their lightweighting value proposition," said Chris Leary, Investment Partner & Head of Infra Equity at OIC. "The progress made by the Company on its capacity investments and increasing the efficiency of its production, as the only company capable of producing carbon fiber wheels at scale, has further demonstrated the unparalleled value to automotive OEMs as they modernize their product portfolios." The terms and conditions of the financing are summarized in the Company's filing with the SEC, which can be accessed here . The Company continues to work diligently to file its Annual Report as promptly as practical to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as described here . About Carbon Revolution plc Carbon Revolution plc (Nasdaq: CREV) (the "Company" or "Carbon Revolution") is the parent of Carbon Revolution Pty Ltd, an early-stage growth company which has successfully innovated, commercialized and industrialized the advanced manufacture of carbon fiber wheels for the global automotive industry. The Company has progressed from single prototypes to designing and manufacturing lightweight wheels for cars and SUVs in the high performance, premium and luxury segments, for the world's most prestigious automotive brands. Carbon Revolution is creating a significant and sustainable advanced technology business that supplies its lightweight wheel technology to automotive manufacturers around the world. For more information, visit carbonrev.com . Forward-Looking Statements All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this communication are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "project," "forecast," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," "target" or other similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectation of continued listing of Carbon Revolution's ordinary shares and warrants on Nasdaq, the Company's ability to file its Annual Report and promptly regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), the future financial performance, business strategies, financings and expectations for the Company's business. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of Carbon Revolution's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from such assumptions, and such differences may be material. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Carbon Revolution. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including (i) the ability to maintain the listing of Carbon Revolution's securities on Nasdaq or any other exchange on which such securities may be listed in the future; (ii) the failure to realize the benefits of being listed on a U.S. securities exchange and publicly-traded in the United States; (iii) Carbon Revolution's liquidity, including its ability to pay its obligations and to issue equity, refinance its indebtedness or otherwise obtain financing at all or on acceptable terms, (iv) risks related to its ability to meet financial covenants and other key covenants under existing financing arrangements or to obtain waivers or forbearance from compliance with such covenants, which could result in the acceleration of outstanding indebtedness, (v) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (vi) risks related to the rollout of Carbon Revolution's business strategy and the timing of expected business milestones; (vii) the effects of competition on Carbon Revolution's future business and the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth, establish and maintain relationships with customers and retain its management and key employees; (viii) risks related to domestic and international political and macroeconomic uncertainty, including the Russia-Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East; (ix) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Carbon Revolution; (x) the impact of pandemic and governmental responses on any of the foregoing risks; (xi) risks related to Carbon Revolution's industry; (xii) changes in laws and regulations; and (xiii) those factors discussed in the documents Carbon Revolution filed with the SEC, including the Shell Company Report on Form 20-F. If any of these risks materialize or Carbon Revolution's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Carbon Revolution does not presently know or that Carbon Revolution currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Carbon Revolution's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Carbon Revolution anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Carbon Revolution's assessments to change. However, while Carbon Revolution may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Carbon Revolution specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, unless required by applicable law. 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