Liverpool have opened up a seven-point lead at the top of English football's Premier League, coming back from a goal down to beat Leicester City 3-1 at Anfield. Struggling Leicester took a shock early lead just six minutes into the match before Liverpool equalised on the stroke of half-time. They took the lead early in the second half and netted their third late in the match. The victory extends Liverpool's unbeaten league run to 13 games and moves them up to 42 points at the top of the standings. Defending champions Manchester City continued their slide down the standings with a 1-1 draw with Everton. City have just one win to show for their last 13 matches across all competitions, tumbling to seventh in the table, five points behind Arsenal in fourth place, having played a game more. Nottingham Forest moved up to third with a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Fulham came from behind to put a dent in second placed Chelsea's title ambitions with a 2-1 win in their London derby, scoring their first win at Stamford Bridge in 45 years. Newcastle United crushed 10-man Aston Villa 3-0 and Manchester United lost for the fourth time in five Premier League games, going down 2-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers. West Ham United edged bottom of the table Southampton 1-0. Bournemouth slipped to sixth after being held to goal-less draw by Crystal Palace. - ReutersPep Guardiola: It’s my responsibility to solve Manchester City’s poor runIsraeli strikes kill two Hamas commanders
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Zavian McLean scored 18 points to lead FGCU and Michael Duax secured the victory with a free throw with 21 seconds left as the Eagles defeated Florida International 60-59 on Sunday. McLean shot 7 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Eagles (2-5). Rahmir Barno scored 11 points and added five assists and three steals. Jevin Muniz shot 2 of 7 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line to finish with nine points. Jayden Brewer finished with 18 points and eight rebounds for the Panthers (2-5). Jonathan Aybar added 12 points for Florida International. Dashon Gittens also had seven points and eight rebounds. McLean scored 14 points in the first half and FGCU went into the break trailing 30-29. Barno scored a team-high nine points for FGCU in the second half. FGCU outscored Florida International by two points over the final half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .How A Potential TikTok Ban Could Reshape The Creator Economy
TOKIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--dic. 12, 2024-- La División Biomédica de PHC Corporation (sede central: Chiyoda-ku, Tokio, Japón; presidente: Nobuaki Nakamura) recibió el Premio a la Innovación 2024 de The Analytical Scientist 1 por su analizador metabólico de células vivas, LiCellMo TM. LiCellMo, que se lanzó en el mes de septiembre en Japón para su uso en investigación y en octubre en Estados Unidos, Reino Unido, la UE, China y otros países asiáticos 2, proporciona datos medidos de forma continua sobre las principales rutas metabólicas celulares 3, lo que ofrece a los investigadores una imagen precisa de los cambios en el estado de las células a lo largo del tiempo, hasta ahora inobservables, y les permite tomar decisiones de investigación más informadas. Ello contribuirá a la obtención de nuevos resultados de investigación e importantes avances terapéuticos. Está diseñado para revelar mecanismos metabólicos celulares y mejorar la reproducibilidad y calidad de los cultivos celulares en el desarrollo de procesos de fabricación de productos de terapia celular y génica. Este comunicado de prensa trata sobre multimedia. Ver la noticia completa aquí: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211460969/es/ *For research purposes only. (Graphic: Business Wire) The Analytical Scientist se centra en las personas, la tecnología y las innovaciones que dan forma a la ciencia de la medición. La publicación publica anualmente sus Premios a la Innovación para reconocer los avances técnicos que están en posición de abrir puertas en las ciencias analíticas. En la investigación de nuevas terapias celulares y génicas (CGT), es esencial evaluar el estado de las células y crear un entorno de cultivo celular óptimo. LiCellMo permite a los investigadores visualizar los cambios metabólicos en los cultivos celulares en tiempo real, proporcionando una imagen más completa de la actividad celular para usos de investigación en CGT. En lugar de requerir que los investigadores tomen muestras periódicas del medio de cultivo para evaluar el metabolismo celular, lo que puede dificultar el seguimiento de los cambios en las condiciones celulares a lo largo del tiempo y conlleva el riesgo de contaminación, LiCellMo proporciona mediciones minuto a minuto de los niveles de glucosa y lactato en el medio de cultivo. LiCellMo puede instalarse fácilmente en una incubadora de CO 2 compatible ya existente en un laboratorio, sin modificar el entorno habitual de cultivo. Ofrece a los investigadores una solución flexible a los retos que plantean los métodos convencionales de cultivo celular. PHC Corporation es una filial de PHC Holdings Corporation (TOKYO: 6523), un grupo mundial de empresas del sector sanitario al que se denomina colectivamente PHC Group. La tecnología de monitorización en línea 4 de LiCellMo se basa en la tecnología patentada de un sensor de monitorización de glucosa en sangre desarrollado por otra parte de PHC Corporation, la División de Diagnóstico In Vitro (IVD). Chikara Takauo, director de PHC Corporation y jefe de la División Biomédica, manifestó lo siguiente: "Creemos que LiCellMo dará a los investigadores la oportunidad de adquirir nuevos conocimientos sin precedentes sobre el metabolismo celular, especialmente en los campos de la inmunología del cáncer y la investigación de células madre, y de avanzar en el proceso de fabricación de nuevos tratamientos en esos campos. Este premio es un reconocimiento tanto de la contribución inmediata de LiCellMo en los laboratorios de investigación como de su promesa de apoyar el desarrollo de futuras terapias". 1 theanalyticalscientist.com/techniques-tools/the-analytical-scientist-innovation-awards-2024-10 2 www.phchd.com/global/phc/news/2024/0904 3 Serie de reacciones bioquímicas dentro de las células cultivadas que producen la energía necesaria para las funciones celulares y la supervivencia. 4 Una tecnología que permite la medición continua de metabolitos celulares en el medio de cultivo sin necesidad de realizar el muestreo, lo que se consigue manteniendo una inmersión constante en el medio. Acerca de la División Biomédica de PHC Corporation Fundada en 1969, PHC Corporation es una filial japonesa de PHC Holdings Corporation (TOKYO: 6523), una empresa mundial de atención sanitaria que desarrolla, fabrica, vende y ofrece soluciones para el control de la diabetes, soluciones sanitarias, ciencias de la vida y diagnóstico. La División Biomédica apoya a la industria de las ciencias de la vida y ayuda a investigadores y proveedores de atención sanitaria en unos 110 países y regiones a través de su laboratorio de la marca PHCbi y de equipos y servicios que incluyen incubadoras de CO 2 y congeladores de temperatura ultrabaja. www.phchd.com/global/phc Acerca de PHC Holdings Corporation (PHC Group) PHC Holdings Corporation (TOKYO: 6523) es una empresa global de asistencia sanitaria cuya misión es contribuir a la salud de la sociedad mediante soluciones sanitarias que tengan un impacto positivo y mejoren la vida de las personas. Sus filiales (denominadas colectivamente PHC Group) incluyen PHC Corporation, Epredia, Ascensia Diabetes Care, LSI Medience Corporation, Mediford y Wemex. Todas juntas, estas empresas desarrollan, fabrican, venden y brindan servicios de soluciones para el control de la diabetes, soluciones sanitarias, ciencias de la vida y diagnóstico. Las ventas netas consolidadas del PHC Group en el ejercicio fiscal de 2023 fueron de 353.900 millones de yenes, con una distribución mundial de productos y servicios en más de 125 países. www.phchd.com El texto original en el idioma fuente de este comunicado es la versión oficial autorizada. Las traducciones solo se suministran como adaptación y deben cotejarse con el texto en el idioma fuente, que es la única versión del texto que tendrá un efecto legal. Vea la versión original en businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211460969/es/ CONTACT: Contacto para preguntas de los medios de comunicación: Julia Cottrill PHC Holdings Corporation Correo electrónico:julia.cottrill@phchd.comContacto para los productos y servicios: Departamento de Marketing, División Biomédica de PHC Corporation Correo electrónico:masayo.okada@phchd.com KEYWORD: EUROPE JAPAN UNITED KINGDOM ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE MANUFACTURING PUBLISHING TECHNOLOGY STEM CELLS PHARMACEUTICAL COMMUNICATIONS ONCOLOGY MEDICAL DEVICES GENETICS OTHER MANUFACTURING SCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY HEALTH RESEARCH SOURCE: PHC Corporation Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 05:22 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 05:22 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211460969/esMillions of tourists in UK could be asked to pay local visitor levy
Elias Cato scores 23 as Central Arkansas tops UNC Asheville 92-83 in double OT
Kobe Sanders, Nevada beat Oklahoma St. for fifth place in CharlestonA Labour peer has accused the justice secretary of trying to “impose” her Muslim beliefs on those in favour of assisted dying as a major row broke out at the top of the party. Lord Falconer of Thoroton, a former Labour justice secretary and a close ally of Sir Keir Starmer, said that Shabana Mahmood was “completely wrong” to say that the assisted dying bill was “a slippery slope towards death on demand”. Mahmood wrote the warning in a letter to constituents before a landmark debate on Friday, when MPs will hold their first vote on the issue in nearly a decade in what could open the door to legalising assisted suicide for the first time in the UK. MPs and ministers are free to vote as they wish on the legislation, a private members’ bill being spearheaded in the Commons by Kim Leadbeater which would legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults with less than six months to live.
NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died. He was 83. Mark Young, Woolery’s podcast co-host and friend, said in an email early Sunday that Woolery died at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, present. “Chuck was a dear friend and brother and a tremendous man of faith, life will not be the same without him,” Young wrote. Woolery, with his matinee idol looks, coiffed hair and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978. In 1983, Woolery began an 11-year run as host of TV’s “Love Connection,” for which he coined the phrase, “We’ll be back in two minutes and two seconds,” a two-fingered signature dubbed the “2 and 2.” In 1984, he hosted TV’s “Scrabble,” simultaneously hosting two game shows on TV until 1990. “Love Connection,” which aired long before the dawn of dating apps, had a premise that featured either a single man or single woman who would watch audition tapes of three potential mates and then pick one for a date. A couple of weeks after the date, the guest would sit with Woolery in front of a studio audience and tell everybody about the date. The audience would vote on the three contestants, and if the audience agreed with the guest’s choice, “Love Connection” would offer to pay for a second date. Woolery told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2003 that his favorite set of lovebirds was a man aged 91 and a woman aged 87. “She had so much eye makeup on, she looked like a stolen Corvette. He was so old he said, ‘I remember wagon trains.’ The poor guy. She took him on a balloon ride.” Other career highlights included hosting the shows “Lingo,” “Greed” and “The Chuck Woolery Show,” as well as hosting the short-lived syndicated revival of “The Dating Game” from 1998 to 2000 and an ill-fated 1991 talk show. In 1992, he played himself in two episodes of TV’s “Melrose Place.” Woolery became the subject of the Game Show Network’s first attempt at a reality show, “Chuck Woolery: Naturally Stoned,” which premiered in 2003. It shared the title of the pop song in 1968 by Woolery and his rock group, the Avant-Garde. It lasted six episode and was panned by critics. Woolery began his TV career at a show that has become a mainstay. Although most associated with Pat Sajak and Vanna White, “Wheel of Fortune” debuted Jan. 6, 1975, on NBC with Woolery welcoming contestants and the audience. Woolery, then 33, was trying to make it in Nashville as a singer. “Wheel of Fortune” started life as “Shopper’s Bazaar,” incorporating Hangman-style puzzles and a roulette wheel. After Woolery appeared on “The Merv Griffin Show” singing “Delta Dawn,” Merv Griffin asked him to host the new show with Susan Stafford. “I had an interview that stretched to 15, 20 minutes,” Woolery told The New York Times in 2003. “After the show, when Merv asked if I wanted to do a game show, I thought, ‘Great, a guy with a bad jacket and an equally bad mustache who doesn’t care what you have to say — that’s the guy I want to be.’” NBC initially passed, but they retooled it as “Wheel of Fortune” and got the green light. After a few years, Woolery demanded a raise to $500,000 a year, or what host Peter Marshall was making on “Hollywood Squares.” Griffin balked and replaced Woolery with weather reporter Pat Sajak. “Both Chuck and Susie did a fine job, and ‘Wheel’ did well enough on NBC, although it never approached the kind of ratings success that ‘Jeopardy!’ achieved in its heyday,” Griffin said in “Merv: Making the Good Life Last,” an autobiography from the 2000s co-written by David Bender. Woolery earned an Emmy nod as host. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Woolery served in the U.S. Navy before attending college. He played double bass in a folk trio, then formed the psychedelic rock duo The Avant-Garde in 1967 while working as a truck driver to support himself as a musician. The Avant-Garde, which tourbed in a refitted Cadillac hearse, had the Top 40 hit “Naturally Stoned,” with Woolery singing, “When I put my mind on you alone/I can get a good sensation/Feel like I’m naturally stoned.” After The Avant-Garde broke up, Woolery released his debut solo single “I’ve Been Wrong” in 1969 and several more singles with Columbia before transitioning to country music by the 1970s. He released two solo singles, “Forgive My Heart” and “Love Me, Love Me.” Woolery wrote or co-wrote songs for himself and everyone from Pat Boone to Tammy Wynette. On Wynette’s 1971 album “We Sure Can Love Each Other,” Woolery wrote “The Joys of Being a Woman” with lyrics including “See our baby on the swing/Hear her laugh, hear her scream.” After his TV career ended, Woolery went into podcasting. In an interview with The New York Times, he called himself a gun-rights activist and described himself as a conservative libertarian and constitutionalist. He said he hadn’t revealed his politics in liberal Hollywood for fear of retribution. He teamed up with Mark Young in 2014 for the podcast “Blunt Force Truth” and soon became a full supporter of Donald Trump while arguing minorities don’t need civil rights and causing a firestorm by tweeting an antisemitic comment linking Soviet Communists to Judaism. “President Obama’s popularity is a fantasy only held by him and his dwindling legion of juice-box-drinking, anxiety-dog-hugging, safe-space-hiding snowflakes,” he said. Woolery also was active online, retweeting articles from Conservative Brief, insisting Democrats were trying to install a system of Marxism and spreading headlines such as “Impeach him! Devastating photo of Joe Biden leaks.” During the early stages of the pandemic, Woolery initially accused medical professionals and Democrats of lying about the virus in an effort to hurt the economy and Trump’s chances for reelection to the presidency. “The most outrageous lies are the ones about COVID-19. Everyone is lying. The CDC, media, Democrats, our doctors, not all but most, that we are told to trust. I think it’s all about the election and keeping the economy from coming back, which is about the election. I’m sick of it,” Woolery wrote in July 2020. Trump retweeted that post to his 83 million followers. By the end of the month, nearly 4.5 million Americans had been infected with COVID-19 and more than 150,000 had died. Just days later, Woolery changed his stance, announcing his son had contracted COVID-19. “To further clarify and add perspective, COVID-19 is real and it is here. My son tested positive for the virus, and I feel for of those suffering and especially for those who have lost loved ones,” Woolery posted before his account was deleted. Woolery later explained on his podcast that he never called COVID-19 “a hoax” or said “it’s not real,” just that “we’ve been lied to.” Woolery also said it was “an honor to have your president retweet what your thoughts are and think it’s important enough to do that.” In addition to his wife, Woolery is survived by his sons Michael and Sean and his daughter Melissa, Young said. Mark Kennedy is at http://twitter.com/KennedyTwits .CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Elias Cato scored 23 points as Central Arkansas beat UNC Asheville 92-83 in double overtime on Sunday. Jordan Morris made two free throws with one second left for UNC Asheville (2-3) to force overtime tied at 71. Fletcher Abee's 3-pointer with 33 seconds left in the first overtime tied the game at 79 and led to the second extra period. Michael Evbagharu's layup gave Central Arkansas (2-4) the lead in the second OT and Cato followed with a 3-pointer as the Bears outscored the Bulldogs 21-12 to pull out the victory. Cato added nine rebounds for the Bears. Layne Taylor totaled 19 points, seven assists, six rebounds and five steals. Brayden Fagbemi pitched in with 19 points, seven assists and five steals. The Bulldogs (2-3) were led by Fletcher Abee, who recorded 27 points. UNC Asheville also got 17 points from Josh Banks. Toyaz Solomon finished with 15 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission. He will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars' worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive behaviour. Ferguson is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, which is currently made up of three Democrats and two Republicans. “Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding, “Andrew will be the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country’s History.” The replacement of Khan likely means that the FTC will operate with a lighter touch when it comes to antitrust enforcement. The new chair is expected to appoint new directors of the FTC's antitrust and consumer protection divisions. “These changes likely will make the FTC more favorable to business than it has been in recent years, though the extent to which is to be determined,” wrote Anthony DiResta, a consumer protection attorney at Holland & Knight, in a recent analysis. Deals that were blocked by the Biden administration could find new life with Trump in command. For example, the new leadership could be more open to a proposed merger between the country’s two biggest supermarket chains, Kroger and Albertsons, which forged a US$24.6 billion deal to combine in 2022. Two judges halted the merger Tuesday night. The FTC had filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this year to block the merger, claiming the deal would eliminate competition, leading to higher prices and lower wages for workers. The two companies say a merger would help them lower prices and compete against bigger rivals like Walmart. One of the judges said the FTC had shown it was likely to prevail in the administrative hearing. Yet given the widespread public concern over high grocery prices, the Trump administration may not fully abandon the FTC's efforts to block the deal, some experts have said. And the FTC may continue to scrutinize Big Tech firms for any anticompetitive behaviour. Many Republican politicians have accused firms such as Meta of censoring conservative views, and some officials in Trump's orbit, most notably vice-president-elect JD Vance, have previously expressed support for Khan's scrutiny of Big Tech firms. In addition to Fergson, Trump also announced Tuesday that he had selected Jacob Helberg as the next undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment.This holiday season, many of our favorite celebrities celebrated in style. Whether they were home for the holidays, out partying, or cheering on their favorite football teams, some of these A-listers were in full holiday spirit. As the spirit of Christmas is still in the air, we've rounded up some of our favorite photos from the holidays — from cutesy, to lavish, to stylish. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Singer John Legend and his wife, model Chrissy Teigen spent the holidays and London. In a photo shared to her Instagram page, the husband and wife duo are joined by their four children — Luna, Miles, Esti, and Wren — who are all dressed in adorable matching green and red plaid pajamas. The family's white stockings are hung upon a noir fireplace, and filled with candies and other goodies, and there are oodles of gifts under the tree. Needless to say, the kids sure had an adventurous Christmas. A post shared by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando Grammy-winning singer Miley Cyrus spent Christmas with her musician boyfriend, Maxx Morando, as evidenced by a photo shared to social media. In the picture, Cyrus and Morando are joined by a loved one, as well as an adorable golden retriever. Behind them is a tree, with several gifts — including a PlayStation 5 and some Apple gear. With a new year underway, the "Flowers" hitmaker is looking forward to a prosperous 2025, as she is gearing up to release a new album. Miley Cyrus and her boyfriend Maxx Morando at Christmas 🎄 pic.twitter.com/aCZqonZCFJ — MileyUpdates | Fan Account (@MileyUpdates) December 26, 2024 "In everything I do I like to go ALL the way," Cyrus wrote on X (formerly Twitter) in December 2024. "Give it ALL I've got. ALL for it to come to an end, move on and start anew. At times it can be a heartbreaking process but I've always known the pieces to come back together and create something beautiful." Selena Gomez Though it's not entirely clear how Only Murders in the Building actress Selena Gomez spent her Christmas, she appears to have crossed off a bucket list item. In a photo shared to her story on Christmas Day, the "Look at Her Now" hitmaker posed for a selfie with How I Met Your Mother actor Josh Radnor. We imagine she and her fiancé music producer Benny Blanco kept some of their more intimate holiday moments private, however, if the gifts where on par with Blanco's epic marquise cut diamond ring proposal, we know they spent their holidays in luxury. Livvy Dunne LSU gymnast and mega-influencer Livvy Dunne spent Christmas in her hometown of New Jersey. In a photo shared to her Instagram Story on Christmas Day, Dunne is dressed in cozy pajamas and cuddled up with her golden retriever dog Roux. In another photo, she shared some of the gifts she received during Christmas, including a Lana Del Rey vinyl record, a portrait of Squidward from Spongebob Squarepants, and a bag containing David Yurman jewelry. What more could a new college grad ask for? Britney Spears It was a special Christmas for Britney Spears . This year, she reunited with her son Jayden. The "Gimme More" hitmaker took to Instagram to share a video featuring herself embracing Jayden. According to her post, this was her first time seeing her sons in two years. "Tears of joy and literally in shock everyday koo koo crazy so in love and blessed!!!," Spears wrote in the post's caption. "I'm speechless thank you Jesus!!!" A post shared by XILA MARIA RIVER RED (@britneyspears) Al Roker Today show anchor Al Roker spent Christmas Day with his family, who joined him for a photo wearing matching elf hats. And that's what was happening in his neck of the woods. A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker) Gwyneth Paltrow Gwyneth Paltrow enjoyed Christmas with her mother, Blythe Danner . The two ladies of cinema were joined by her daughter Apple and son Moses, whom she shares with Coldplay lead vocalist Chris Martin. A post shared by Gwyneth Paltrow (@gwynethpaltrow) LeBron and Savannah James The James family kept it cozy this Christmas. In a photo shared to Instagram, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is seen with his wife Savannah, and their three children — Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri, as they are all dressed in matching red pajamas. A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames)
Progressive House Democrats are demanding that President Joe Biden take executive action in his final days in office to certify the Equal Rights Amendment and commute death row sentences, arguing that he “has the ability, right now, to make a change.” In two separate press conferences on Tuesday, members of the “ Squad ” gathered outside the U.S. Capitol to call on Biden to act before President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican Congress take control of the federal government in January. At a press conference led by Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO), several activists joined the lawmakers in asking Biden and the U.S. Archivist to certify and publish the ERA, which was introduced over a century ago and has faced objections that it can no longer become the 28th Amendment to the Constitution. “You have the opportunity, President Biden, to make equal rights a defining part of your legacy,” Bush said. “All it takes is your signature. I can't sign it. We can't sign it. Only you can make this happen with just a stroke of your pen. You can protect so many people today. President Biden, you must take action and take it now.” Many supporters of the bill, including Bush and her progressive allies, argue the ERA has satisfied all of the necessary requirements to become the 28th Amendment. Virginia became the 38th and final state needed to ratify the amendment in 2020. However, the threshold was not reached by a 1982 deadline, and five states have since rescinded their support of the amendment, calling into question legally whether it becomes the law of the land. At the second press conference, held on Tuesday afternoon, progressives urged Biden to commute sentences for all 40 individuals sitting on federal death row, guilty or innocent. Biden disappointed Democrats and angered Republicans when he announced last week he would pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted of tax and gun felonies this year. It set off a firestorm, with many progressives urging the president to focus on those they say are suffering from mass incarceration. Republicans called the move an abuse of his pardon powers. “With 40 days left in his presidency, we must move with urgency and ensure that history never repeats itself,” Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) said, referring to the decades-high number of federal executions carried out during the first Trump administration. “He has the power, and he has the authority,” Pressley said of Biden. “Now, this is not only the just thing to do for President Biden as a man of faith and in honoring his campaign promise to address the federal death penalty. It's not just good policy. It is also good politics.” During a press conference on Tuesday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to answer questions on calls to commute death row prisoners. Advocates on and off Capitol Hill have redoubled their efforts to codify the ERA into law, particularly in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning the federal right to an abortion in Roe v. Wade in 2022. Nicole Vorrasi Bates, founder and executive director of Shattering Glass, cited another case, United States v. Skrmetti, in urging Biden to sign the amendment. The case revolves around whether a Tennessee law banning transgender care for minors violates the Constitution’s equal protection guarantee. “We keep saying, ‘We’re not going back.’ Well, we know we have gone back,” said Vorrasi Bates. “Last week, the Supreme Court made crystal clear in U.S. v. Skrmetti at oral argument that in June, we will be going back to a time when more than half of the population doesn't have 14th Amendment equal protection.” “But it doesn't have to be that way. We have the Equal Rights Amendment,” Vorrasi Bates added. The fight to certify and publish the ERA has cast a shadow over Biden’s presidency since he took office. former U.S. Archivist David Ferriero, who served from 2009 to 2022, declined to publish the ERA as part of the Constitution. Acting Archivist Debra Steidel Wall, who served from 2022 to 2023, did not move to publish the amendment, either, despite letters from equal rights groups like Free Speech For People and Generation Ratify urging Biden to tell her to do so. Bush and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the ERA Now Resolution in July, urging current Archivist Colleen Shogan to certify the ERA. Gillibrand led 46 senators in sending a letter to Biden in November, calling on him to make the ERA part of the Constitution. In response to a Washington Examiner inquiry regarding Shogan’s stance on the ERA, the National Archives pointed to a 2022 statement, from when Shogan was not archivist, that details a finding from the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel. The panel found that “because that deadline has expired, the ERA Resolution is no longer pending before the States” but that “the 2020 OLC Opinion is not an obstacle either to Congress’s ability to act with respect to ratification of the ERA or to judicial consideration of the pertinent questions.” Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) said it was "absurd that 101 years later, we are still fighting the same fights as our mothers, our grandmothers, and our great-grandmothers.” “We will continue to fight if necessary so that our daughters don't have to," she added. "But we’ve done the work.” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) said voters get discouraged “because they see people in positions of power, who have the ability to make change, not take that power.” “There is no downside for President Biden to accept that it is ready,” Balint said.(BPT) - The new year is a good time to reset. 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Examine your vision coverage Eye health is important to quality of life, both in terms of moving around safely and appreciating your surroundings. Regular eye exams with an ophthalmologist or optometrist can help make sure your vision is sharp while also monitoring for any issues. However, many health insurance plans don't include vision coverage. If you do see a gap in your coverage, AARP members have access to information on vision insurance options that offer individual and family plans, featuring a large doctor network, savings on frames, lens enhancements, progressives and more. 2. Plan for prescriptions While several health plans offer coverage for prescription drugs, discounts can vary, especially when it comes to different types of medication. AARP ® Prescription Discounts Provided by Optum RX ® can help with savings. This program offers a free prescription discount card that can be used at over 66,000 pharmacies nationwide for savings on FDA-approved medications. Additional benefits for AARP members include home delivery, deeper discounts on medications, coverage for dependents and more. 3. Confirm your primary care With a new health insurance plan, you might find that your primary care physician is no longer in-network or that they no longer accept your insurance. Perhaps you have relocated and are in the market for a new doctor. Whatever the case, there's no time like the present to search for a new primary care physician who meets your needs. If you're on Medicare, Oak Street Health can be a great resource. The only primary care provider to carry the AARP name, Oak Street Health provides primary care for adults on Medicare and focuses on prevention with personalized care to help keep you healthy — physically, mentally and socially. Benefits include same-day/next-day appointments where available, convenient locations, a dedicated care team and a 24/7 patient support line. AARP membership is not required to visit an Oak Street Health location. 4. Protect your smile Optimal dental care includes daily brushing and flossing and a visit to the dentist every six months. During your visit, the dentist can monitor for and treat any issues, such as cavities or gum disease. However, not all plans include dental insurance, which means you might end up paying out of pocket for your cleaning and other procedures. To avoid that, take a look at your coverage. If needed, explore information on dental insurance options that offer individual or family coverage for the most common dental procedures. Dental insurance generally pays for regular check-ups, so many people who purchase protection will benefit from it immediately. 5. Clarify your hearing coverage Hearing loss is a common age-related ailment. According to the National Institute on Aging , one-third of older adults have hearing loss, and the chance of developing hearing loss increases with age. Hearing aids can be an enormous help, improving socialization, boosting confidence and even helping to increase balance. However, many insurance plans do not include coverage for hearing aids. AARP ® Hearing SolutionsTM provided by UnitedHealthcare ® Hearing provides savings on hearing aids and hearing care . Members can save an average of $2,000 per pair on prescription hearing aids and 15% on accessories — no insurance needed. Plus receive a hearing exam and consultation at no cost and personalized support through a large nationwide network of hearing providers. 6. Consider physical therapy Often, the only times that people consider whether their health insurance covers physical therapy is if they already participate in it or after the doctor has prescribed it. As we age, though, physical therapy can be a useful tool in improving balance or recovering from an injury or procedure to help you remain active. Fortunately, the question of coverage or finding an in-network location doesn't have to derail you. AARP ® Physical Therapy At HomeTM by Luna accepts most insurances and Medicare and is available to members and non-members alike. Plus, Luna's experts come to you, so you can receive quality care from the comfort of your home. If you're creating an end-of-year to-do list, consider adding an assessment of your healthcare coverage. After all, the best time to realize you have a gap in coverage is before you need it. To learn more about AARP member benefits, visit aarp.org/benefits . AARP and its affiliates are not insurers, agents, brokers or producers. AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.
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The holidays are known as the shopping season. But as soon as they are over, Americans switch into the return season. Shoppers returned $743 billion worth of merchandise in 2023, according to the State of Retail Returns 2024 report by Optoro. The average return rate across channels was 14.5% last year (17.6% for goods purchased online and 10% for items purchased at brick-and-mortar stores). There is no federal law requiring stores to accept returns. But some states have return and refund laws, and New York is one of them. New York state law does not require retailers to accept returns. However, if they do not, the law requires them to post a conspicuous notice visible to consumers before the point of sale advising that no returns will be accepted. If a retailer does not post a return policy, New York law requires them to accept returns of unused, undamaged merchandise within 30 days of the purchase. The returned item must include a proof of purchase and the refund must be in the form of cash or credit based on the customer’s preference. For retailers that allow returns, New York requires that the form of the refund – cash, credit or exchange – be clearly disclosed in advance of the purchase. New York law does not prohibit retailers from charging a fee for returns. However, they must disclose any such fees – often labeled as a “restocking fee” – before the sale. “If no fee is listed, customers should inquire whether the store imposes a re-stocking fee for returned merchandise and determine prior to purchase if the item can be returned for a refund or only store credit,” the state Division of Consumer Protection advises. The department also recommends consumers hold on to receipts and packaging in case an item needs to be returned. And if purchasing gifts, ask if a gift receipt is available, it suggests. Consumers who are having trouble obtaining a refund can file a complaint online via the Division of Consumer Protection website. Consumers can also download a printable complaint form from the website that can be mailed to the division. The division also provides voluntary mediation between a consumer and a business when a consumer has been unable to reach a resolution on their own. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.Stock Music Market to Grow by USD 650.4 Million from 2023-2028, Report on AI Redefining Market Landscape - Technavio
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(BPT) - The new year is a good time to reset. From a fresh start on lifestyle choices, hobbies or pursuits, to the less exciting — but no less important — aspects of life, like memberships, contracts and even health insurance. Health insurance deductibles reset in the new year, so it's a good idea to keep that in mind as you plan for healthcare expenses. Any changes made to your health insurance plan during open enrollment go into effect as well. "Even if you spent hours researching your health plan before making a selection, there's always a possibility for the occasional surprise once coverage kicks in, which is why it's important to assess your healthcare coverage and address any gaps before January 1," said Doug Armstrong, Vice President of Health Products and Services at AARP Services, Inc. "AARP members can take advantage of benefits available to them to help find the coverage and savings information they seek." 1. Examine your vision coverage Eye health is important to quality of life, both in terms of moving around safely and appreciating your surroundings. Regular eye exams with an ophthalmologist or optometrist can help make sure your vision is sharp while also monitoring for any issues. However, many health insurance plans don't include vision coverage. If you do see a gap in your coverage, AARP members have access to information on vision insurance options that offer individual and family plans, featuring a large doctor network, savings on frames, lens enhancements, progressives and more. 2. Plan for prescriptions While several health plans offer coverage for prescription drugs, discounts can vary, especially when it comes to different types of medication. AARP ® Prescription Discounts Provided by Optum RX ® can help with savings. This program offers a free prescription discount card that can be used at over 66,000 pharmacies nationwide for savings on FDA-approved medications. Additional benefits for AARP members include home delivery, deeper discounts on medications, coverage for dependents and more. 3. Confirm your primary care With a new health insurance plan, you might find that your primary care physician is no longer in-network or that they no longer accept your insurance. Perhaps you have relocated and are in the market for a new doctor. Whatever the case, there's no time like the present to search for a new primary care physician who meets your needs. If you're on Medicare, Oak Street Health can be a great resource. The only primary care provider to carry the AARP name, Oak Street Health provides primary care for adults on Medicare and focuses on prevention with personalized care to help keep you healthy — physically, mentally and socially. Benefits include same-day/next-day appointments where available, convenient locations, a dedicated care team and a 24/7 patient support line. AARP membership is not required to visit an Oak Street Health location. 4. Protect your smile Optimal dental care includes daily brushing and flossing and a visit to the dentist every six months. During your visit, the dentist can monitor for and treat any issues, such as cavities or gum disease. However, not all plans include dental insurance, which means you might end up paying out of pocket for your cleaning and other procedures. To avoid that, take a look at your coverage. If needed, explore information on dental insurance options that offer individual or family coverage for the most common dental procedures. Dental insurance generally pays for regular check-ups, so many people who purchase protection will benefit from it immediately. 5. Clarify your hearing coverage Hearing loss is a common age-related ailment. According to the National Institute on Aging , one-third of older adults have hearing loss, and the chance of developing hearing loss increases with age. Hearing aids can be an enormous help, improving socialization, boosting confidence and even helping to increase balance. However, many insurance plans do not include coverage for hearing aids. AARP ® Hearing SolutionsTM provided by UnitedHealthcare ® Hearing provides savings on hearing aids and hearing care . Members can save an average of $2,000 per pair on prescription hearing aids and 15% on accessories — no insurance needed. Plus receive a hearing exam and consultation at no cost and personalized support through a large nationwide network of hearing providers. 6. Consider physical therapy Often, the only times that people consider whether their health insurance covers physical therapy is if they already participate in it or after the doctor has prescribed it. As we age, though, physical therapy can be a useful tool in improving balance or recovering from an injury or procedure to help you remain active. Fortunately, the question of coverage or finding an in-network location doesn't have to derail you. AARP ® Physical Therapy At HomeTM by Luna accepts most insurances and Medicare and is available to members and non-members alike. Plus, Luna's experts come to you, so you can receive quality care from the comfort of your home. If you're creating an end-of-year to-do list, consider adding an assessment of your healthcare coverage. After all, the best time to realize you have a gap in coverage is before you need it. To learn more about AARP member benefits, visit aarp.org/benefits . AARP and its affiliates are not insurers, agents, brokers or producers. AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.
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'Irony Man': Elon Musk's Hilarious Superhero Moment Takes Over Social MediaNEW YORK , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global stock music market size is estimated to grow by USD 650.4 million from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.09% during the forecast period. The report provides a comprehensive forecast of key segments below- Segmentation Overview Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: Royalty-free (RF) music refers to the permission to use copyrighted materials without paying recurring royalties or license fees. RF music allows for one-time payment, regardless of usage frequency, number of copies sold, or timeframe. Traditionally, RF music was popular for TV productions due to its ease of use and elimination of complex licensing processes. With the rise of digital distribution, RF music adoption, benefiting both composers and buyers. Numerous websites offer a vast selection of RF music across various genres, making it a convenient choice for producers. RF music's affordability fuels the growth of the global stock music market, as it offers legal access to a wide range of musical content without the need for copyright infringement. Analyst Review The Stock Music Market is a dynamic and evolving industry that caters to the diverse audio needs of various sectors, from Millennials to corporations. Technology and social media have revolutionized the way we consume and create music, making music libraries an essential resource for content creators in the entertainment business. From TV and films to advertisements, video games, and corporate production, the demand for authentic and high-quality music is at an all-time high. The gig economy has given rise to a new generation of multimedia artists, providing them with an opportunity to monetize their creations through stock music platforms. Genres and styles vary widely, catering to the unique needs of different industries and audiences. The user base of streaming services and digital advertising continues to grow, making online marketing and podcasting increasingly important channels for reaching consumers. The Stock Music Market is a thriving business that is here to stay. Market Overview The Stock Music Market is a dynamic and evolving industry that caters to the growing demand for authentic and high-quality music in various sectors. With millennials leading the charge, technology and social media have revolutionized the way music is consumed and shared. Music libraries have become essential resources for content creators in TV, films, advertisements, video games, corporate production, and the entertainment business. Stock music producers offer licenses, attribution, and exploitable rights to market participants, enabling a diverse range of businesses to access original music for their brand assets. Affluent consumers, cultural change agents, touring musicians, and local musicians all contribute to this vibrant ecosystem. Brands like Coca-Cola and Budweiser have embraced music as a powerful branding tool, creating iconic brand anthems and sponsoring music festivals. The digital element has transformed the industry, with streaming services, podcasting, and online marketing leading the charge. Editing tools and platforms have made it easier for professionals to integrate music into their multimedia content, from magazines and newspapers to instore activations and digital efforts. The market continues to grow, fueled by media spending and the unified approach to platform integration. To understand more about this market- Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stock-music-market-to-grow-by-usd-650-4-million-from-2023-2028--report-on-ai-redefining-market-landscape---technavio-302328795.html SOURCE Technavio