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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It took until the fourth quarter, when Kansas City was desperately trying to fend off the lowly Las Vegas Raiders, for Chiefs coach Andy Reid to finally make a drastic change to his offensive line. The Chiefs had tried Kingsley Suamataia at left tackle to start the season. When the rookie was getting beaten routinely for pressure and sacks, they switched to second-year pro Wanya Morris, who fared no better at protecting Patrick Mahomes . In the waning minutes of a 19-17 victory Friday — one that wasn’t secure until Las Vegas fumbled away a chance at a winning field goal with 15 seconds left — the Chiefs slid All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney out to tackle. Mike Caliendo entered at guard. And while they didn’t have much chance to work together, the move underscored what’s been a season-long problem. “That was the right thing to do at the time,” Reid said afterward. “It just solidified things.” What is the solution moving forward? Well, the Chiefs signed former Pro Bowl left tackle D.J. Humphries last week, but he’s been with the team for only a few days, and he’s also coming off an ACL tear that sidelined him for the entire offseason. RELATED COVERAGE Aidan O’Connell shows in loss to Chiefs that he is the Raiders’ QB for the rest of season Washington Commanders release 2023 first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes J.K. Dobbins and Alohi Gilman are placed on injured reserve by Chargers In a perfect world, Humphries would slide into the lineup in time for the Chiefs’ game against the Chargers next Sunday. In a more realistic world, the Chiefs may need to make it through another week or two before he’s ready to contribute, and that would mean putting Morris back into the lineup or keeping Thuney protecting Mahomes’ blind side. “I would tell you it’s disruptive to any offense when the quarterback is hit,” Reid acknowledged, “and not able to get the ball off.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . Mahomes had gone 113 straight starts without being sacked five-plus times in a game; Carolina and Las Vegas have done it in consecutive weeks. And along with the sacks have been penalties on Morris and right tackle Jawaan Taylor, which have made it hard for a Kansas City offense that has had to adapt to injuries all season to consistently put together drives. “We have to make sure we clean those things up,” Reid said. “It’s hard to go backwards in this league and win games.” Yet the Chiefs keep doing it. They have won an NFL-record 14 straight one-possession games, including five decided on the final play, this season. That has allowed them to piece together an 11-1 record and already clinch a postseason bye. “You’re not satisfied with where we’re at, even though we’re winning football games,” Mahomes said. “Our goal over these last few games is to prove the team we really are going into the playoffs and play that way in the playoffs.” What’s working The passing game has started to produce — when Mahomes has time to throw — now that DeAndre Hopkins has become more ingrained in the offense. He had four catches for 90 yards against the Raiders, and his mere presence has opened things up for others, including Travis Kelce, who had seven catches for 68 yards. What needs help The Chiefs basically abandoned an unproductive running game against Las Vegas. Isiah Pacheco ran seven times for 44 yards in his return from an ankle injury, but 34 yards came on one carry. Kareem Hunt had 15 yards on his seven attempts. Stock up Two-time All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones had been held without a sack for seven consecutive games, but he managed to bring down Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell twice. That was important given how much trouble the Chiefs have had getting to the quarterback when they aren’t blitzing this season. Stock down The entire Kansas City secondary has struggled for weeks, ever since cornerback Jaylen Watson was lost to a season-ending ankle injury. Nazeeh Johnson, Chamarri Conner and Bryan Cook in particular have been inconsistent in their coverage. Injuries The Chiefs made it through the Raiders game without any injuries. Key number 10 — The Chiefs have qualified for the playoffs for 10 consecutive seasons. That is the second-longest streak in NFL history behind the Patriots, who made it 11 straight years from 2009-19. Next steps The game against the Raiders on Black Friday means the Chiefs have a couple of extra days to prepare for the Chargers. The Chiefs have beaten them six straight times, including a 17-10 win on Sept. 29 in Los Angeles. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflKylie Kelce's Joe Rogan podcast achievement questioned by Gregg Giannotti
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Matt Gaetz says he won't return to Congress next year after withdrawing name for attorney general WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz is not coming back to Congress. The Florida Republican said Friday he has no intention of serving another term in the House now that he is no longer President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general. Gaetz withdrew as the nominee this week amid growing fallout from the allegations of sexual conduct against him. Gaetz denies the allegations. Gaetz didn't lay out his plans now that he's out of office, saying only, “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch." After Gaetz's withdrawal on Thursday, Trump named former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department. Vance takes on a more visible transition role as he works to boost Trump's most controversial picks WASHINGTON (AP) — After several weeks working behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill this week in a new, more visible role. He's been helping Donald Trump’s most contentious Cabinet picks try to win confirmation in the Senate, where he has served for the last two years. Vance spent part of Wednesday at the Capitol with Rep. Matt Gaetz sitting in on meetings with Trump’s controversial choice for attorney general. On Thursday, Vance was back, this time accompanying Pete Hegseth. Vance is expected to accompany other nominees for meetings over the coming weeks as he tries to leverage the two years he has spent in the Senate to help push through Trump’s picks. Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad Donald Trump’s lock on the white evangelical vote is legendary, but he didn't focus exclusively on large religious voter blocs. He and his allies also wooed smaller religious groups, away from the mainstream. He posted a tribute to Coptic church members on social media and met with members of Assyrians for Trump — two smaller Christian communities with Middle Eastern roots. He visited the grave of the revered late leader of an Orthodox Jewish movement. His allies sought votes from the separatist Amish community. While Trump won decisively, the outreaches reflected aggressive campaigning in what was expected to be a tight race. NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missile KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked a central city with a hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the nearly 33-month-old war. Ukraine's parliament canceled a session Friday over the security threat. In a stark warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said in a nationally televised speech Thursday that the attack with the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile was retaliation for Kyiv’s use of U.S. and British longer-range missiles capable of striking deeper into Russian territory. Putin said Russia is launching production of the Oreshnik, saying it's so powerful that several of them fitted with conventional warheads could be as devastating as a strike with strategic — or nuclear — weapons. Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ education board has voted to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools. The approval Friday follows other Republican-led states that have pushed this year to give religion a larger presence in public classrooms. The curriculum adopted by the Texas State Board of Education is optional for schools to adopt, but they’ll receive additional funding if they do so. Parents and teachers who opposed the curriculum say the lessons will alienate students of other faith backgrounds. Supporters argue the Bible is a core feature of American history and that teaching it will enrich learning. 2 convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death on US-Canada border FERGUS FALLS, Minn. 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The National Population Commission has launched the 2024 Verbal and Social Autopsy survey, which aims to identify the causes of under-five and maternal mortality in Nigeria. The study, which began on November 4, 2024, and would run until December 15, 2024, was being conducted across all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. The VASA survey seeks to gather data on neonatal, infant, and child mortality by examining the cultural, behavioural, social, and health system factors contributing to deaths among children under five and women of reproductive age. The data will be used to help policymakers design effective health policies and programmes focused on improving maternal and child health in Nigeria. The NPC Chairman, Nasir Kwarra, stated the importance of the VASA study during a press briefing on Friday in Abuja. Related News NPC unveils survey to tackle child, maternal mortality NPC, NOA sensitise Kogi residents to e-birth registration FG begins free C-sections to combat maternal mortality Kwarra explained that the survey, built on data gathered from the 2023-2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, where a random sample of households with recorded under-five deaths was selected for follow-up. He said, “The 2024 edition of the VASA survey is the third in the series conducted by the National Population Commission. The first time the study was conducted in Nigeria was in 2014, and subsequently, in 2019. “NPC, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and other key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, is conducting the 2024 VASA study to assist policymakers with reliable data to plan and formulate policies for the health sector about maternal and child health in Nigeria. “The result of the study will provide national and zonal level estimates of the major causes of under-five and maternal mortality in the country. Furthermore, it will make available patterns of care-seeking, social factors, and interventions received as related to deaths in children less than five years of age, along with qualitative narratives of factors associated with these patterns.” A total of 26 teams, consisting of four female interviewers, one team supervisor, and one quality manager each, have been dispatched to survey the country.Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73
Thomas Frank unhappy with officials in game with BrightonShoppers have been left bemused after spotting Easter eggs on supermarket shelves before New Year’s Eve. With Easter Sunday falling on April 20 next year, customers shared their confusion on social media after finding chocolate eggs and hot cross buns already for sale in shops including Morrisons, Tesco and Asda . One user, @Jingle1991, shared an image of Malteser Bunnies in Sainsbury’s on Christmas Eve and pointed out: “Jesus hasn’t even been born yet.” Meanwhile, Gary Evans from Margate shared a shot of Creme Eggs on display in Morrisons in Margate on Boxing Day. “I just think it's crazy that everything is so superficial and meaninglessly commercial... (there’s) something quite frantic about it,” the 66-year-old told the PA news agency. Joseph Robinson found Easter confectionary, including Cadbury Mini Eggs and themed Kit-Kat and Kinder Surprise products, at his local Morrisons in Stoke-on-Trent on Friday evening. “It’s funny, as they’ve not even managed to shift the Christmas chocolates off the shelves yet and they’re already stocking for Easter,” the 35-year-old admin support worker told PA. “I wish that Supermarkets weren’t so blatantly consumerist-driven and would actually allow customers and staff a time to decompress during the Christmas period.” Asked if he was tempted to make a purchase, Mr Robinson added: “As a vegan it holds no appeal to me!” Mike Chalmers, a devout Christian from Chippenham, Wiltshire, was slightly less critical after spotting a display entitled: “Celebrate this Easter with Cadbury.” Mr Chalmers, 44, said: “Christmas and Easter are the two centrepoints of the Christian good news story, so it’s no bad thing to see the connections. It’s about more than shapes of chocolate, though!” Marketing consultant Andrew Wallis admitted he was surprised to see Easter eggs in the Co-op in Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, but added it also illustrates “forward-thinking” from big businesses. “It made me reflect on how big brands are always thinking ahead and planning early,” the 54-year-old from the Isle of Man, who provides marketing advice to the fitness industry, told PA. “My message to retailers would be: while planning ahead is important, it’s also essential to be mindful of consumer sentiment. Some might feel it’s too early for seasonal products like this, but others might see it as a sign of forward-thinking. Striking the right balance is key to keeping customers happy.”Article content While Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland insists Canada’s economy is performing strongly and the fact Canadians don’t appreciate this is causing a “vibecession,” the actual numbers from Statistics Canada released Friday tell a different story. Recommended Videos It reported Canada’s real GDP per capita – widely accepted as a measure of prosperity and our standard of living – fell 0.4% in the third quarter of this year. This means that while the overall economy grew by an annualized rate of 1% in the third quarter, down from 2.2% in the second quarter, it contracted on a per-person basis, which is the much more significant issue. Statistics Canada said this was the sixth consecutive quarterly decline in per-capita GDP, part of a longer-term contraction of our economic growth that’s getting worse. It means the growth of Canada’s economy is not keeping up with population growth. As some economists describe it, it means that while Canada’s economic pie is getting bigger, the slice that every Canadian gets is getting smaller. It also means the Trudeau government’s recent reckless policy of dramatically increasing Canada’s population by hiking immigration levels, while it boosted the overall size of the economy, simultaneously made all Canadians poorer. That’s why the federal government recently lowered its immigration targets going forward. In defending Canada’s economic record last week after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre mockingly asked Freeland during question period, “What’s her message to people who are hungry and homeless after nine years of her government – they just need to get with the vibe?” the Finance Minister shot back, “Mr. Speaker, my message to the leader of the Conservatives is to be a little more economically literate.” She referred to a recent upward revision to Canada’s GDP growth by Statistics Canada that retroactively increased it to 1.5% in 2023 from 1.2%, to 4.2% from 3.8% in 2022 and to 6% from 5.3% in 2021, adding this “showed a good result for Canada in per-capita GDP” and the fact Canada avoided a recession is “something to celebrate.” RECOMMENDED VIDEO Freeland has also boasted Canada today has the strongest economic growth in the G7. But she knows the real problem is Canada’s declining per-capita GDP. She warned us about it in her 2022 budget, linking it to Canada’s low productivity rates. Low productivity does not mean Canadian workers are lazy compared to other countries. It means they aren’t being give access to the education, training and technologies they need to work more efficiently, because of a lack of business investment in Canada. “Most Canadian businesses have not invested at the same rate as their U.S. counterparts,” Freeland’s budget said. “Unless this changes, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development projects Canada will have the lowest per-capita GDP growth among its member countries” from 2020 to 2060. Freeland called Canada’s low productivity crisis “the Achilles heel of the Canadian economy” in her 2022 budget, adding “productivity matters because it is what guarantees the dream of every parent – that our children will be more prosperous than we are. This is a well-known Canadian problem – an insidious one. It is time for Canada to tackle it.” RECOMMENDED VIDEO What Freeland didn’t say was that this is in part the result of the Trudeau government’s high tax, big deficit and regulatory policies being perceived by many potential investors as hostile to business – for example its campaign to downsize Canada’s oil and gas sectors, a lynchpin of Canadian prosperity, as part of its climate change agenda. What the latest data from Statistics Canada shows is that the government isn’t tackling the issue of declining per-capita GDP effectively – granted the problem existed prior to the Trudeau government taking power in 2015, but it is getting worse under it – and that tackling it is similar to turning around the Titanic, before it hit the iceberg. Everyone from the Bank of Canada – whose deputy governor Carolyn Rogers, recently called Canada’s low productivity a “break the glass” emergency – to the Fraser Institute, has sounded the alarm about this. RECOMMENDED VIDEO How bad could things get? University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe, writing recently in The Hub , said that real GDP per capita in the U.S. is about $66,300 (in 2015 dollars) compared to $44,400 in Canada, with the U.S. economy on track to produce almost 50% more per person than Canada this year. “A longer historical perspective reveals a striking reality,” Tombe wrote. “The gap between the Canadian and American economies has now reached its widest point in nearly a century. If this continues, we’ll have not persistently seen this wide of a gap since the days of John A. Macdonald ... This stunning divergence is unprecedented in modern history.” In other words, the “vibes” are really bad. lgoldstein@postmedia.com
The fashion industry has taken an absolute battering this year. Its bruised exterior has been repeatedly struck by bad luck, with iconic and much-loved brands collapsing at our feet. And all we can do is watch as brands, designers and businesses continue getting smashed. Which begs the question: What‘s going on with Australian fashion? What happened in 2024? It started with talks of Dion Lee collapsing. The brand that was traipsing the runways in New York Fashion Week and a favourite among celebrities like Taylor Swift, Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa and Troye Sivan was on top of the world. Then the cracks underneath, hidden by the facade of structured pastel corsets, leather straps and fleshy mesh cut-outs started to show, the brand stumbling from its rising star status, ultimately losing its financial backing and failing to garner any interest from potential buyers. In May this year, Dion Lee appointed administrators after rumours of Cue Clothing – which took a controlling stake in the company in 2011 – pulling its financial backing began to circulate. Next came the collapse of Mosaic Brands, which houses brands like Autograph, Noni B, Katies, Millers and Rivers; iconic names Australians recognise as they walk through the shopping centre or their local shopping strip. Then things took an unexpected turn when IMG announced it was departing ways with Australian Fashion Week, leaving the fate of the much-loved and highly-anticipated event hanging on by a thread. An industry hanging on by a thread It’s little wonder why designers like Melbourne-based Jason Grech, who founded his couture label in 2003, say the industry is “on its knees”. “It’s changed dramatically,” he told NewsWire, explaining his target audience, which was once ages 16-25, has significantly shifted to women over the age of 40. This change was partly driven by an increasing number of people hiring dresses for special occasions, rather than buying them. While touted as a more sustainable and wallet-friendly option for shoppers, it has impacted designers’ sales, too. “They tend to hire one piece, wear it, post it on their social media and then move on,” he said. Social media and the rise of micro-trends Fashion trends don’t just appear out of thin air; if you’ve seen The Devil Wears Prada, you know exactly where this is going. The fashion trend cycle comes in five stages: introduction, rise, peak, decline and obsolescence. It once took 20 years for a cycle to fully take its form. Now, fashion trends have shapeshifted, transforming into “micro-trends” that can last for weeks at a time. A micro-trend – such as cottagecore, mermaidcore or the mob wife aesthetic – will emerge on social media and quickly get picked up by fast fashion companies, who churn out designs faster than you can say “Do you have my size?” It’s a trend Mr Grech has seen in spades. “People have moved to fast fashion rather than purchasing investment pieces,” he said. Fast fashion brands like Shein and cheap e-commerce retailers like Temu are leading the pack, and its impact was so major, it impacted “every aspect of shopping behaviour”. A change in spending Another major contributor to this unstable ground is a shift in people’s spending. Amid the cost-of-living crisis, spending less money on luxury and investment pieces and putting it towards the essentials comes naturally. “One of the biggest challenges (in the fashion industry) over the last 12 months is the decline in spending in mid-to-high and premium brands,” said Nathan Yun, co-founder of apparel start-up Paire. Instead, they put their money towards cheaper alternatives on sites like Shein, H&M and Temu, which will offer dupes of the original for a fraction of the pierce (and the quality, most of the time). It’s not just shoppers with less cash to splash; it’s also impacting the supply chain. Naturally, if the supply chain costs increase, customers are also going to feel the pinch. “Since last year, things have been becoming more expensive,” said co-founder Rex Zhang. “The operational costs have increased for most of these brands. That’s another reason why these brands ... struggle.” Can local fashion recover? The industry may be battered and bruised from a barrage of brutal blows, but that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. Sure, things may look bleak from the outside, but influential names in Australian fashion can see a bright future for the industry. In Jason Grech’s case, he saw an increase in customers over the age of 40 – who have more disposable income and are more likely to purchase investment pieces – and ran with it. “To survive, you have to change with the market,” he told NewsWire. “It’s been a really exciting change, we’re loving it. What we’re giving is a new customer – one we didn’t think much of (in the past) – and giving them a new experience, which has been really rewarding.” It’s also the perfect opportunity to innovate and shake everything up. For businesses, the co-founders of Paire advise retailers to ramp up their innovation. “You need to be creative, not only your product, but the way you develop the product and manufacture it,” said Mr Zhang. Mr Grech encourages brands to improve the in-store shopping experience, giving customers a valuable and enjoyable time as they choose a garment. Above all, there is no better time for shoppers to buy locally designed, crafted and produced items. “What (customers) have to do is buy Australian made,” Mr Grech told NewsWire, encouraging shoppers to purchase “two or three investment pieces per year” that will last a lifetime. “I’m hopeful,” he added. “I just hope that people consider purchasing something that is Australian.”
MANCHESTER UNITED are set to lose out on £10m in expected income if they continue on their current trajectory. The Red Devils are in dire form and currently languishing in 14th place in the Premier League. Ruben Amorim is yet to turn things around on the pitch with a third consecutive defeat on Thursday leaving United some 12 points off fourth placed Nottingham Forest . It now looks extremely unlikely that Man Utd will qualify for the Champions League this season, a failure that could have a huge impact on the club's finances. According to The Times , United's contract with kit manufacturer Adidas contains a penalty clause that sees them lose out on £10MILLION for every season they fail to qualify for Europe's elite competition. That hefty loss would be coupled with huge amount of losses in broadcasting and match-day income too. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL United are already flirting with breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP_ regulations and have undergone a number of cost-cutting measures since the arrival of Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe . Sun Sport exclusively revealed Ratcliffe and the club cut funding to the Association of Former Manchester United Players , a charity set up in 1985 o help footballers from bygone eras who earned nothing like the megabucks of today’s superstars. While Ratcliffe's other cost-cutting measures have included cancelling senior staff members' credit cards , stopping staff from using private cars and even asking Man City if they could give United players a lift to the Ballon d'Or in their private jet. Manchester United do have measures in place to try and offset failure to qualify for the Champions League. Most read in Football BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER S The club's annual report says that players salaries change based off their participation in Europe or not. It reads: "Failure to qualify for the Champions League would result in a material reduction in revenue for each season in which our men’s first team did not participate. "To help mitigate this impact, the majority of playing contracts for our men’s first team include step-ups in remuneration which are contingent on participation in the group stage of the Champions League." Former Everton chairman Keith Wyness has claimed that United are close to the line with Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR) and FFP. Speaking to Football Insider , Wyness said: "Yes, they are now right on that line for PSR. “The interesting thing is that we know they are on the New York Stock Exchange. If there is a material risk of them breaching PSR, that will have to be declared to the market. “I’m very intrigued by that situation. They’ve had a very poor start to the season. “If they’re not going to make Champions League next year, unless Amorim can bring a big resurrection in the second half of this season, then that will also add PSR pressure. “They’re in a risky situation, so Amorim needs to deliver the goods. There’s pressure on him from day one.” United have to change their on-the-pitch fortunes in order to rescue their financial situation. READ MORE SUN STORIES For Amorim and his low-on-confidence squad that continues on Monday with a tricky clash against an in-form Newcastle United side. Things don't get any easier from there either with games against Liverpool , Arsenal and Brighton all on the horizon.Do not snooze on this deal: The Nikon Z7 II is the cheapest we have seen it this Black Friday weekend
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On paper, Luigi Mangione had it all: wealth, intellect, athleticism, good looks. But the child of a prominent Maryland family may have spurned it all in a spasm of violence, in a killing that has mesmerized Americans. The 26-year-old was arrested Monday and charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, a health insurance chief executive and father of two who was gunned down in Manhattan last week by someone who, evidence suggests, has endured his own debilitating health crises and grew angry with the privatized US medical system. The cold-blooded killing has laid bare the deep frustration many Americans feel toward the country's labyrinthine health care system: while many have condemned the shooting, others have praised Mangione as a hero. It has also prompted considerable interest in how a young engineer with an Ivy League education could have gone off the rails to commit murder. News of his capture at a Pennsylvania McDonald's triggered an explosion of online activity, with Mangione quickly amassing new followers on social media as citizen sleuths and US media tried to understand who he is. As Americans have looked for clues about a political ideology or potential motive, a photo on his X account (formerly Twitter) includes an X-ray of an apparently injured spine. Mangione lived in Hawaii in 2022 and, according to his former roommate R.J. Martin, suffered from back pain, and was hoping to strengthen his back. After a surfing lesson, Mangione was "in bed for about a week" because of the pain, Martin told CNN. Earlier this year, Martin said, Mangione confirmed he'd had back surgery and sent him photos of the X-rays. Police said the suspect carried a hand-written manifesto of grievances in which he slammed America's "most expensive health care system in the world." "He was writing a lot about his disdain for corporate America and in particular the health care industry," New York police chief detective Joseph Kenny told ABC. According to CNN, a document recovered when Mangione was arrested included the phrase "these parasites had it coming." Meanwhile, memes and jokes proliferated, many riffing on his first name and comparing him to the "Mario Bros." video game character Luigi. Many expressed at least partial sympathy, having had their own harrowing experiences with the US health care system. "Godspeed. Please know that we all hear you," wrote one user on Facebook. Mangione hails from the Baltimore area. His wealthy Italian-American family owns local businesses, including the Hayfields Country Club, according to local outlet the Baltimore Banner, and cousin Nino Mangione is a Maryland state delegate. A standout student, Luigi graduated at the top of his high school class in 2016. A former student who knew Mangione at the elite Gilman School told AFP the suspect struck him as "a normal guy, nice kid." "There was nothing about him that was off, at least from my perception," the person said. Mangione attended the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, where he completed both a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science by 2020, according to a university spokesperson. While at Penn, Mangione co-led a group of 60 undergraduates who collaborated on video game projects, as noted in a now-deleted university webpage. On Instagram Mangione shared snapshots of his travels, and shirtless images of himself flaunting a six-pack. X users have scoured Mangione's posts for potential motives. His header photo includes an X-ray of a spine with bolts attached. Finding a political ideology that fits neatly onto the right-left divide has proved elusive, though he had written a review of Ted Kaczynski's manifesto on online site Goodreads, calling it "prescient." Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, carried out multiple bombings in the United States from 1978 to 1995, in a campaign he said was aimed at halting the advance of modern society and technology. Mangione has also linked approvingly to posts criticizing secularism as a harmful consequence of Christianity's decline, and retweeted posts on the impact mobile phones and social media have on mental health. ia/abo-mlm/nroAlgert Global LLC bought a new stake in Amplitude, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMPL – Free Report ) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 78,900 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $708,000. Algert Global LLC owned approximately 0.06% of Amplitude as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of AMPL. Russell Investments Group Ltd. acquired a new stake in Amplitude in the first quarter valued at about $45,000. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Amplitude by 3.4% in the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 8,107,888 shares of the company’s stock valued at $88,214,000 after purchasing an additional 264,477 shares in the last quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its holdings in shares of Amplitude by 3,607.6% during the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 859,723 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,353,000 after purchasing an additional 836,535 shares during the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in Amplitude during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $92,000. Finally, Rhumbline Advisers lifted its stake in Amplitude by 14.5% in the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 103,237 shares of the company’s stock valued at $919,000 after purchasing an additional 13,099 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 73.20% of the company’s stock. Insiders Place Their Bets In other Amplitude news, Director Eric Vishria sold 25,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.18, for a total transaction of $254,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 286,208 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,913,597.44. This trade represents a 8.03 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link . Company insiders own 4.80% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on AMPL Amplitude Price Performance Shares of AMPL opened at $10.34 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $9.37 and a 200-day moving average of $8.89. Amplitude, Inc. has a 1 year low of $7.37 and a 1 year high of $14.42. The company has a market capitalization of $978.06 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -15.43 and a beta of 1.31. Amplitude Profile ( Free Report ) Amplitude, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides a digital analytics platform that analyzes customer behavior in the United States and internationally. It offers Amplitude Analytics, which provides real-time product data and reconstructed user visits; Amplitude Experiment, a solution that allows teams to test new capabilities and safely roll out new features; Amplitude CDP, an insight-driven solution that encompasses the data infrastructure, audience management, and data streaming capabilities; and Amplitude Session Replay used by product, marketing, and data teams to understand user behavior, diagnose product issues, and improve product outcomes. 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