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Looking for ASX 200 stocks to buy? Then look no further! That's because Goldman Sachs has put buy ratings on these stocks this morning. Here's what the broker is saying about them: ( ) This first ASX 200 stock that Goldman is tipping as a buy is drinks giant Endeavour Group. The broker highlights that Endeavour has its sales impact estimate in relation to the ( ) distribution centre strike. Based on available data, Goldman suspects that there could be an earnings impact of $6 million to $15 million. It explains: For the Low Case, we assume EDV's disclosed sales impact of ~A$25mn to date and GPM of 24.3% (1H25 GSe) drop-through to EBIT with no CODB savings, implying A$6mn EBIT hit or 1.0%/0.6% 1H25e/FY25e Group EBIT. For High Case, we expect sales impact of ~A$50mn with same GPM drop-through though also attributing higher transportation cost as the company leverages wider distribution network to maximize stock availability and assume no CODB cost savings. i.e. EBIT impact of ~A$15mn. This would represent 2.4%/1.5% reduction to 1H25e/FY25e Group EBIT. In light of this minimal impact, Goldman has held firm with its buy rating and $5.50 price target. Based on its current share price of $4.28, this implies potential upside of 29% for investors. In addition, a 4.6% is forecast for FY 2025. ( ) Another ASX 200 stock that is rated as a buy by Goldman Sachs is health imaging technology company Pro Medicus. The broker has been impressed with recent contract wins and believes there's more to come. In fact, it boldly stated its belief that "further Visage adoption a matter of when, not if." It then adds: We remain positive on the PME equity story as one of Australia's best global growth companies, highlighted once again through Trinity Health, driving FY27E EBITDA revisions of +8% (GSe +5% vs. Visible Alpha Consensus Data). We forecast a strong increase in the value and cadence of contract wins over time; however, outsized contracts (i.e. >A$100mn), where visibility is limited in terms of size and timing, could provide material upside. And while the company's shares are not cheap and trade on sky high multiples, Goldman believes this is justified. It explains: PME is not cheap, trading on 114x FY26E EV/EBITDA, but we highlight its revenue/margin outlook, unique cloud offering, and significant long-term opportunity. Additionally, with a focus on the US regulatory outlook, we believe MedTech is increasingly being evaluated as a safe haven within healthcare as it is generally more insulated from impending policy volatility. Goldman has retained its buy rating and lifted its price target by 26% to $278.00. Based on the current Pro Medicus share price of $247.18, this implies potential upside of 12.5%.TORONTO — Canada's main stock index pushed higher to end Monday up almost 150 points on light trading action, while U.S. stock markets also gained ahead of the Christmas break. "Today is a quiet pre-Christmas Day of trading," said Kevin Burkett, a portfolio manager at Victoria, B.C.-based Burkett Asset Management. While markets in both Canada and the U.S. were mild, Burkett suggests watching the markets closely during the holiday season, a contrast to what's typically a sleepy period for markets. "We're continuing to watch markets very closely here because you've got some tectonic plate shifting in terms of the macroeconomic backdrop," he said. "It's all the political conversations both in Canada and in the U.S." Burkett added fiscal policy seems to be disconnected from monetary policy in the post-pandemic period. "The fiscal policy may shift and that shift absolutely has market implications both in the short and long term," he said. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 149.50 points at 24,748.98. Statistics Canada released its latest numbers on Canada's economic growth, up 0.3 per cent in October — driven by the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The loonie continued its slide, trading for 69.47 cents US compared with 69.61 cents US on Friday. The telecom sector was the biggest loser at the closing on TSX, which Burkett attributed to "tax loss selling happening at the end of the year." Competition Bureau Canada announced on Monday it was suing Rogers Communications Inc. for allegedly making misleading claims about its infinite wireless plans. The stock price for Rogers, which is hovering near 52-week lows, fell 0.7 per cent on Monday. Meanwhile, BCE was down almost 1.4 per cent and Telus dropped 0.9 per cent. Burkett suggested the day's poor performance among telecom companies was likely tax loss selling since it's almost the end of the year. "It's been a tough year for the communication services sector," he said. South of the border, communications services was the top-performing sector, led by large-cap tech companies. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 66.69 points at 42,906.95. The S&P 500 index was up 43.22 points at 5,974.07, while the Nasdaq composite was up 192.29 points at 19,764.89. The February crude oil contract was down 22 cents at US$69.24 per barrel and the February natural gas contract was down six cents at US$3.35 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was down US$16.90 at US$2,628.20 an ounce and the March copper contract was down one cent at US$4.09 a pound. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 23, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX: GSPTSE, TSX: CADUSD, TSE: BCE, TSE: RCI. B) Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Nyle Ralph-Beyer's 20 points helped Sacred Heart defeat Division III-member Manhattanville 100-60 on Sunday. Ralph-Beyer also had five rebounds for the Pioneers (5-8, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Anquan Hill scored 18 points and added seven rebounds. Griffin Barrouk had 16 points and went 5 of 8 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range). Andrew Saint-Louis led the Valiants in scoring, finishing with 26 points. John Ranaghan added 10 points for Manhattanville. Don Mays Jr. also had eight points. Sacred Heart hosts Canisius in its next matchup on Sunday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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Israeli defence minister claims responsibility for Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassinationLOS ANGELES (AP) — Right when the Los Angeles Rams' offense has dropped into a disconcerting slump, their defense has held three straight opponents under 10 points for the first time in decades. Although the Rams (10-6) are closing in on an NFC West title and another playoff berth with a five-game winning streak, the way they're doing it makes their postseason prospects quite unpredictable. The methodology has been strange, but the results are not: After holding off Arizona 13-9 on Saturday night, Los Angeles has won nine of 11 and is very close to claiming its fourth division title and sixth playoff berth in coach Sean McVay's eight seasons. “I’m proud of this group and the way they battled back,” Matthew Stafford said. “A lot of people doubted us, and a lot of people wrote us off at 1-4. To be able to sit here with our record what it is right now, I feel proud of this group.” The Rams hadn't held three straight opponents to single-digit scoring since 1975, but rookie coordinator Chris Shula's defense has done it with a strong front and a little luck on the back end, including the last-minute interception by Ahkello Witherspoon on a pass that deflected off star Arizona tight end Trey McBride's head at the goal line. Kyler Murray threw it before McBride was probably ready because Shula had called a zero blitz on first down at the Los Angeles 5. “I want to make more plays to make sure they don’t have to do as much as they did (against Arizona), but I’m proud of them,” Stafford said of the Rams' defense. "It’s awesome to watch where they were in training camp to where they are now. Shula is doing a hell of a job. We all knew he would. Those guys are playing hard for him.” But the Rams have scored more than 21 points just once during their five-game winning streak, their longest since their Super Bowl championship season in 2021. They’ve managed only three touchdowns in their last three games while scoring fewer than 20 points each time out, although that stretch includes games played in the rain (San Francisco) and in subfreezing temperatures (New York Jets). Against the Cardinals in Inglewood's ideal weather, the Rams’ offense still produced one TD, a season-worst 12 first downs and only 257 total yards — 139 fewer than Arizona. The running game struggled again, as it often does when all five starting offensive linemen aren't healthy, while the entire roster aside from Puka Nacua combined for just seven receptions for 60 yards — a surprising number for a McVay offense. “I don’t think there’s one thing I can point to,” McVay said Sunday. “I could go on and on about some of the things, starting with me, but then also about our execution in terms of getting connected in the run game, targeting the right way, making sure that the ball is going where it should go, and guys that I know are capable of playing the way that we’ve seen. If they do that, then I know that it’s not as far as sometimes it can feel like. But ultimately, we’ve got to do it.” What's working The young front four remains the strength of the defense. Jared Verse had a tremendous game on the edge against Murray and Arizona's running game, while fellow rookie Braden Fiske and second-year pros Kobie Turner and Byron Young all recorded sacks. What needs help The Rams again failed to establish the running game despite never trailing Arizona. Kyren Williams got his second-fewest carries of the season (13, with just five in the second half), while rookie Blake Corum was barely involved. Los Angeles' 3.9 yards per rush is the second-lowest mark in the NFL even though Williams began Sunday third in the league with 1,299 yards. Stock up Witherspoon not only made the game-saving interception, but the eight-year veteran who went unsigned until September also has seized the starting cornerback job from Cobie Durant, who didn't play on defense against the Cards despite being healthy again. McVay said Witherspoon's play during Durant's brief injury absence resulted in the change. Stock down Cooper Kupp had one catch against Arizona, and he has just 12 receptions in the past five games, matching the least productive five-game stretch of his eight-year career. Stafford has said the Rams need to get their Super Bowl 56 MVP more involved, and Kupp says he's healthy — yet it isn't happening. Injuries McVay believes the Rams stayed healthy outside of a stinger for rookie safety Kam Kinchens, but they felt the absence of RT Rob Havenstein, who injured his shoulder last week during an unpadded practice. Backup Joe Noteboom committed three holding penalties and got beaten repeatedly. Key number 4 — Stafford's consecutive games without taking a sack. That's the longest streak of his 16-year career, yet he has only one 200-yard passing game in that stretch. Next steps The Rams began Sunday preparing as if they'll play the Seahawks (9-7) next Saturday, although the game could happen a day later. McVay won't show his cards, but if the Rams have clinched, they seem likely to rest several regulars for the playoffs. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL Greg Beacham, The Associated Press

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President Joe Biden mourns Jimmy Carters death, orders official state funeral to honor himPHOENIX — Donald Trump's endorsement of Karrin Taylor Robson to run for governor of Arizona has riled the more conservative elements of the state Republican Party. During a wide-ranging speech in Phoenix on Sunday, the former and next president encouraged Robson, who has been making the rounds in GOP circles, to enter the 2026 race. "You're going to have my support,'' Trump said from the podium. And while Robson hasn't formally announced, she thanked Trump on her social media post. "I am beyond honored to have his support,'' wrote Robson, a business owner and former member of the Arizona Board of Regents who ran unsuccessfully in the GOP primary for governor in 2022 against Kari Lake. Karrin Taylor Robson The presidential promotion drew immediate fire given Robson's political history, not the least of which was endorsing former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie when he attempted to take on Trump in this year's presidential race. Leading the criticism is state Sen. Jake Hoffman, who is the head of the Arizona Freedom Caucus. "Donald Trump should fire whichever executive consultant or staffer told him to endorse" Robson, the Queen Creek Republican wrote on X. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday gave an early endorsement to Karrin Taylor Robson in the race to be Arizona's next governor, during a wide-ranging speech at AmericaFest in Phoenix. "She lost the 2022 primary for a reason. Arizona doesn't want her open borders, pro-amnesty liberal policies,'' Hoffman wrote, calling her "the Swamp.'' State Rep. Jackie Parker, a Mesa Republican, said in her own post that having Trump get involved with endorsements in Arizona has "messed up the state.'' "He needs to just focus on Congress and stay out of our statewide races,'' she wrote. The criticism is also coming from outside Arizona as Laura Loomer, a political activist and conspiracy theorist who has long ties with Trump, registered her objections. Immigrant measure cited Loomer pointed out that two years ago, Robson filmed a TV commercial in support of Proposition 308 to create an exception to a previous voter-approved law that denied certain state benefits to undocumented people in the U.S. The ballot measure spelled out that "dreamers'' and certain other migrants brought here illegally as children could qualify for lower in-state tuition at state colleges and universities if they graduated from Arizona high schools. "As a business leader and Republican, I will be voting 'yes' on Prop. 308,'' Robson stated in that commercial. "It will improve Arizona's economy by keeping skilled workers here in Arizona.'' The measure passed by a margin of 51.2% to 48.8%, over the opposition of the Arizona Republican Party. That endorsement did not escape state Rep. Austin Smith who, following the Trump comments on Sunday, reminded his own followers on X. "I don't know who needs to hear this,'' wrote the Wittman Republican. "But you aren't America First if you do a commercial to give DACA students in-state tuition.'' Alliance with Pence Robson, who could not be reached for comment Monday, has had her own issues with Trump, as she formed an alliance with former vice president Mike Pence. Pence endorsed her for governor in 2022 over Trump-supported Lake. She returned the favor by hosting a fundraiser for him in 2023 during his own brief presidential bid. And just days after Trump announced his bid to retake the White House in 2022, Robson, in a TV interview, said she saw the former president as a drag on the Republican Party. "Somebody said — and I like the analogy — there's fashion 'dos' and fashion 'don'ts', '' she said. "Trump used to be a fashion 'do.' And overnight he's become a fashion 'don't.' '' Robson also incurred the wrath of the state GOP when she endorsed political independent Kevin Robinson in a 2023 race for Phoenix City Council over conservative Republican Sam Stone. That provoked a rebuke by the Arizona Republican Party and Robson was stripped of her voting rights as a precinct committeewoman. Robson has other early backers, however But whatever opposition Robson would face from the conservative wing of the GOP if she runs for governor in 2026, she already has the backing of others within the party. In that mix is Congressman Juan Ciscomani, a Tucson Republican who just won a second term in the U.S. House. He posted a message congratulating "my friend Karrin Taylor Robson'' on the Trump endorsement. That provoked a slap from radio talk show host Garrett Lewis, who has criticized Republicans he does not consider sufficiently conservative. "Another RINO (Republican In Name Only) circling the wagon for Karrin,'' Lewis posted. "The establishment is trying so hard to get back in power.'' But Trump's comments also drew praise from state Rep. Travis Grantham, who called the endorsement "outstanding.'' The Gilbert Republican said the simple reason is political. "She can win,'' he told Capitol Media Services. "And Republicans need a candidate that can win to unseat Gov. (Katie) Hobbs.'' Grantham also called Robson "quite conservative'' and said she worked very hard to get Republicans elected this year, crediting her with being one of the reasons Republicans picked up seats in the state House and Senate. She raised more than $1.5 million through an Arizona PAC helping to fund GOP candidates in this year's election. Also on the developing Robson bandwagon is Sen. T.J. Shope. "Let's do this Arizona!!!'' wrote the Coolidge Republican on his social media page. Hoffman, for his part, sniffed at the backing by Grantham and Shope, saying they are simply angling to be Robson's choice for lieutenant governor. That's a new position created by voters in which a gubernatorial candidate will select a running mate, similar to what happens in presidential races. But Merissa Hamilton, who heads Strong Communities Foundation, which has aligned itself with conservative GOP politics, said the way she sees it, conservative Republicans are probably better off with Hobbs than Robson. "At least, the Legislature would put up a fight against Katie Hobbs,'' Hamilton said. "They would not put up a fight against the same radical Left positions that Karrin Taylor Robson holds.'' Support for Robson among some key elements of the Republican Party is not new. Grantham's support for Robson, however, resulted in Lewis giving him the same RINO label as he did Ciscomani, something the state lawmaker brushed aside. "You know, Ronald Reagan was a Democrat once,'' Grantham said. "Donald Trump was a Democrat once. What's your point?'' Support for Robson among some key elements of the Republican Party is not new. She gained the endorsement of outgoing Gov. Doug Ducey to succeed him in the 2022 Republican primary against Lake. But Lake still outpolled her by about 40,000 votes in the five-way race, even after former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon told his supporters to instead vote for Robson. Lake went on to lose to Democrat Hobbs by about 17,000 votes in November 2022. Other possible candidates So far there are no announced candidates to take on Hobbs. But among the prospects is state Treasurer Kimberly Yee. She announced her own gubernatorial candidacy in May 2021 to succeed Ducey. But that campaign lasted less than a year after both Lake and Robson got into the race. Yee then easily won reelection to her own post in 2022 in a year that was bad for other Republicans on the state level, not just with Hobbs winning the gubernatorial race but Adrian Fontes getting elected secretary of state and Kris Mayes winning the race for attorney general. But at this point, reelection to her own office as treasurer is not an option for Yee as the Arizona Constitution limits her to two four-year terms. Yee, in a statement Monday to Capitol Media Services, was noncommittal about her political future, saying she has "been asked to seriously consider running for governor.'' "I love Arizona,'' she said. "It's where I was born and raised, and more than ever, we need strong, trusted leadership.'' The other prospect is Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, the group that organized Sunday's event where Trump backed Robson. Requests to him for comment went unanswered Monday. Robson may have something that both Yee and Kirk lack: Access to cash, including her own. She spent more than $23 million in her ill-fated bid to be the GOP nominee for governor in 2022, including $18.4 million of her own money. Robson made her first run for governor while a regent, a position she got from Ducey, saying she was "committed to do whatever it takes to defend Arizona from the radical left.'' Her day job is as founder and president of Arizona Strategies, which is involved with development. She previously worked with DMB Associates, a Scottsdale-based master-planned community developer. Before that she was an attorney practicing in the areas of land use, development and zoning laws, representing large landowners. In the bio she released in her 2022 campaign, she boasted of that role, saying she "fought on behalf of economic growth and projects that have enabled thousands of new jobs for Arizona families.'' While she has never held elective political office, she has genetic ties to some who have. Her father, Carl Kunasek, was president of the Arizona Senate and later went on to serve on the Arizona Corporation Commission. Her brother Andrew Kunasek served as a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Howard Fischer is a veteran journalist who has been reporting since 1970 and covering state politics and the Legislature since 1982. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, Bluesky , and Threads at @azcapmedia or email azcapmedia@gmail.com . Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

Longview (12-2) vs. Southlake Carroll (14-0) Time: 2 p.m. Saturday Stadium: SMU’s Gerald J. Ford Stadium, 5801 Bush Avenue, Dallas, 75205 Coaches: Longview: John King; Southlake Carroll: Riley Dodge WHEN LONGVIEW HAS THE BALL Players to Watch Longview: Kelvin Washington (2,409 rushing yards, 420 receiving yards, 33 rushing touchdowns, and six receiving touchdowns) ... Maverick Rowe (1,020 passing yards, 223 rushing yards, 13 passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns) ... Buster Mumphrey (489 rushing yards, 80 receiving yards, two rushing touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown) ... Johnny Hamilton (390 passing yards, 139 rushing yards, four passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns) ... Da’Morrion Williams (253 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns) ... Mason Washington (207 rushing yards and 22 receiving yards) ... Jaden Hurndon (190 receiving yards, 24 rushing yards, and one receiving touchdown) ... Kieffer Doxey (154 receiving yards and one rushing yard) ... Javarion Pereira (137 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown) ... Jace Peterson (95 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown) Southlake Carroll: Marcus Brouse (82 tackles, six tackles for loss, three and a half sacks, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries) ... Robbie Ladd (82 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, two pass deflections, one interception, and one fumble recovery) ... Austin Davidge (79 tackles, nine and a half sacks, nine quarterback hurries, seven and a half tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble) ... Jack Van Dorselaer (78 tackles, 18 quarterback hurries, 10 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and two forced fumbles) ... William Chen (77 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions, two pass deflections, one quarterback hurry, and one blocked punt) ... Zac Hays (66 tackles, 13 quarterback hurries, nine and a half sacks, seven tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery) ... Ethan Fisher (58 tackles, four pass deflections, three tackles for loss, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, one interception, one blocked field goal, and one blocked punt) ... Parker Harris (50 tackles, two tackles for loss, one interception, and one forced fumble) ... Jake Lucky (49 tackles, six tackles for loss, four and a half sacks, and three quarterback hurries) ... William Leins (49 tackles, five tackles for loss, two and a half sacks, one quarterback hurry, one pass deflection, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery) Keys: Longview’s offense is currently on a hot streak because it has scored more points each week since the 2024 UIL 6A Division II postseason began. The Lobos scored 23 points against Naaman Forest in the bi-district round on Nov. 15, 35 points against Lancaster in the area round on Nov. 22, 42 points against Klein Collins in the UIL 6A Division II Region II semifinal on Nov. 30, and 50 points against DeSoto in the UIL 6A Division II Region II championship on Dec. 7. Longview is a confident bunch when it possesses the football, and will need lean into that when it faces an undefeated Southlake Carroll squad on Saturday. The Lobos’ best offensive attempt at knocking the Dragons off their pedestal is running the clock and dominating the time of possession to keep the ball away from the opponent. Kelvin Washington continues to guide Longview in that department with a record-breaking rushing season, and also serves as the team’s number one receiving target. He is joined in the backfield by Buster Mumphrey, Mason Washington and Javarion Pereira. Johnny Hamilton has stepped up under center during original starting quarterback Maverick Rowe’s absences the last three playoff games. Both players have excelled as dual-threat talents this season, and successfully thrown the ball to other playmakers like Da’Morrion Williams, Jaden Hurndon, Kieffer Doxey and Jace Peterson. The Longview group will be challenged by a Southlake Carroll defense that has limited its first 14 opponents to 22.2 points per game, and features the likes of Marcus Brouse, Robbie Ladd, Austin Davidge, Jack Van Dorselaer, William Chen, Zac Hays, Ethan Fisher, Parker Harris, Jake Lucky, and William Leins. WHEN SOUTHLAKE CARROLL HAS THE BALL Players to Watch Southlake Carroll: Angelo Renda (3,376 passing yards, 631 rushing yards, 35 passing touchdowns, and 14 rushing touchdowns) ... Brock Boyd (1,651 receiving yards, 42 rushing yards, 18 receiving touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown) ... Blake Gunter (628 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns) ... Brody Knowles (448 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns) ... Christian Glenn (378 rushing yards, 43 receiving yards, and six rushing touchdowns) ... Luc Jacquemard (252 receiving yards, 23 rushing yards, and two receiving touchdowns) ... Coleman Fowler (205 passing yards, 27 rushing yards, one passing touchdown, and one rushing touchdown) ... Jesse Hill (181 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown) ... Trevor Tade (112 receiving yards) ... Caden Mackey (99 receiving yards) Longview: Kason Brooks (154 tackles, 34 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, four touchdowns, three interceptions, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery) ... Jamayis Morrow (141 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two pass breakups, and one sack) ... Brenden Reese (121 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, five sacks, three pass breakups, one interception, and one forced fumble) ... Bryan Peoples (99 tackles, six pass breakups, three tackles for loss, two interceptions, and one forced fumble) ... Da’Kayden Carter (68 tackles, seven pass breakups, three interceptions, one forced fumble, and one touchdown) ... Jessier Hampton-Williams (54 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three sacks, one forced fumble, one pass breakup, and one touchdown) ... Robert White (52 tackles, seven pass breakups, and one tackle for loss) ... Bradley Williams (52 tackles, three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, and one interception) ... Jailynn Taylor (48 tackles, six pass breakups, and three interceptions) ... Jaden Woolridge (38 tackles and six tackles for loss) Keys: Southlake Carroll has leaned on a high-powered offense to average 51.8 points per game through the first 14 games of the 2024 season. The Dragons will bring plenty of firepower in the form of dual-threat quarterback Angelo Renda. He has excelled in the pass game because he has connected with receiving targets Brock Boyd, Blake Gunter, Brody Knowles, Luc Jacquemard, Trevor Tade and Caden Mackey. Southlake also has other healthy rushing threats in Christian Glenn and Jesse Hill. Longview will be ready for the challenge because its defense has slowed down other powerful offenses in Klein Collins and DeSoto the last two weeks, and limited its first 14 opponents to only 17.1 points per game. The Lobos’ unit starts with 100-plus tacklers Kason Brooks, Jamayis Morrow and Brenden Reese, and continues with other productive players like Bryan Peoples, Da’Kayden Carter, Jessier Hampton-Williams, Robert White, Bradley Williams, Jailynn Taylor and Jaden Woolridge. Did You Know: Longview and Southlake Carroll will meet on the gridiron for the first time ...Longview has produced an 84-46-1 playoff record during its 50 playoff appearances since 1924 ...The Lobos have advanced to all 24 UIL postseasons since 2001 ... They will bring a 5-5 state semifinal record to their 11th trip since 1937 ... They advanced from the round in 1937, 1997, 2008, 2009 and 2018, but were defeated in 1947, 1975, 2010, 2017 and 2022 ...Southlake Carroll has earned a 131-32-1 playoff record during its 42 playoff appearances since 1965 ... The Dragons have qualified for all 25 UIL postseasons since 2000 ... They own a 10-7 state semifinal record before their 18th trip since 1987 ... They prevailed in the round in 1988, 1992, 1993, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011 and 2020, but lost in 1987, 1990, 1991, 1998, 2001, 2021 and 2023 ... Longview running back and previous Lamar commit Kelvin Washington received his third college opportunity from Stephen F. Austin on Sunday ... The three-star 2025 prospect received his first offer from East Central University on April 2 and second from Lamar on April 16 ... Southlake Carroll receiver and 2026 four-star prospect Brock Boyd committed to TCU on July 29 ... He leads Metroplex 6A football players with 92 catches, is in sole second-place with 1,639 receiving yards, and is tied for second with 18 touchdown receptions ... Both teams have lost notable players for significant amounts of time during the current 2024 season ... Southlake Carroll has had to overcome season-ending injuries to 2025 USC running back signee Riley Wormley and 2026 Baylor running back commit Davis Penn ... Longview’s original starting quarterback and senior Maverick Rowe hasn’t seen game action since the bi-district win against Naaman Forest on Nov. 15, but the window remains open for a possible return before season’s end ... Senior defensive lineman Isaiah Horton, meanwhile, was lost for the season during the same outing. Last Week: Longview 50, DeSoto 14; Southlake Carroll 56, Denton Guyer 45 Up Next: Winner plays Austin Vandegrift or Humble Summer Creeklol646 redeem code today free 。

Broadcom is predicting a massive expansion in demand for chips that power AI — and the market, for now, is buying it all the way. The company’s valuation hit $1 trillion on Friday as its shares surged 21% after CEO Hock Tan said AI could present a $60 billion to $90 billion revenue opportunity in 2027, more than four times the current size of the market. Broadcom also forecast first-quarter revenue above estimates on Thursday. Several analysts said it was tough to estimate the market’s growth and Broadcom’s potential share, with TD Cowen noting the prediction is “difficult to prove/disprove, but is huge.” Big Tech’s push to diversify beyond Nvidia’s pricey and supply-constrained AI processors has been a windfall for Broadcom, which makes custom chips for major cloud companies. Investors have also favored chipmakers that are already benefiting from the massive data centers being built by the likes of Microsoft and Meta amid worries about the payoff from AI investments for the wider tech industry. Broadcom CEO Tan said on Thursday the company has won two major hyperscaler customers, after it brought in $12.2 billion in AI revenue for fiscal 2024. That represented a major chunk of his estimated total serviceable market of $15 billion to $20 billion. Of the total 2027 opportunity, Broadcom could capture as much as $50 billion in AI sales based on the 70% market share Broadcom estimated it had in 2024, TD Cowen analysts said. But they warned modeling the company’s share was difficult because the serviceable market could include processors sold by the likes of Nvidia. Rosenblatt Securities analyst Hans Mosesmann estimated a much lower market share for Broadcom in 2027 at between 20% and 50%. Investors, meanwhile, scooped up the stock that trades at a lower multiple than rivals. Broadcom has a 12-month forward price-to-earnings ratio of 29.8, compared with 31.03 for Nvidia, the first chip firm to hit $1 trillion in market value, according to data compiled by LSEG. “As AI shifts from training models to inference, more and more chip companies will gain an edge on Nvidia. Broadcom is the canary in the coalmine,” said Thomas Hayes, chairman and managing member at Great Hill Capital. Shares of Nvidia and rival AI chipmaker AMD fell about 3%, while Broadcom’s smaller competitor Marvell rose close to 9%. Contract chipmaker TSMC rose 4%. Broadcom’s shares are up more than 60% this year, while Nvidia’s stock has more than doubled, as of last close. The gains eclipse those in major cloud companies, with Microsoft up about 11% this year and Alphabet — seen by analysts as Broadcom’s biggest custom chip customer — rising 40%. “They (Broadcom) went out of their way to give investors a reason to dream,” Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon said. “The AI story seems to really be coming into its own, perhaps Hock might think about shopping for a leather jacket,” Rasgon said, referring to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s signature style .Dyson Daniels Says New Orleans Pelicans Are A 'Cursed' Franchise

Three ways to cut down on Christmas costs with DIY greeting cardsMike Tindall has previously shared a cheeky three-word nickname that he has for Prince William because he is not "the best of drinkers". During a visit to Leeds where he met rugby legends, the late Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield , Mike was asked whether he had any funny nicknames for members of the Royal Family. Cheekily calling out Prince William , Mike shared: "For the Prince of Wales, he is known as One Pint Willy." The sportsman - who is married to William's cousin Zara - added: "He is known to me as One Pint Willy because he is not the best of drinkers, coming from a sport where it is built on the social aspect and a couple of beers being sunk quite often. That is one I will give away for the Prince of Wales." With a laugh, the 46-year-old then joked: "It's out there now, sorry sir." Zara, who also appeared on the podcast, then jokingly told her husband: “You're in so much trouble!" Following the reveal , William later met Rob and Kevin, telling them, "It was you who got the nicknames out of him - he apologised to me about that." The 42-year-old continued: "When I saw him, I said, 'Mike, when you're not going to mention your nicknames - doesn't mean you mention mine, it's not fair'. I'm sure it's quite fun with Mike." William's three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and six-year-old Prince Louis, are known to refer to their dad as 'Papa'. The royal was seen sporting an 'Papa' bracelet made by Charlotte during a trip to Cape Town.FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign before Trump takes office in January

Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollarRepublican protests in close North Carolina races dismissed by elections boardBy LOLITA C. BALDOR WASHINGTON (AP) — Reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military service academies dropped in 2024 for the second year in a row, according to new Pentagon data, marking a sharp turnaround from an alarming surge two years ago that triggered sweeping reviews and an overhaul in leadership . The decline in reports was mirrored by a similar decrease in the total number of students who said in an anonymous survey that they experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact during the school year that ended in the spring. Defense officials, however, warned on Thursday that the numbers are still high, and there is still a lot of work to be done. According to the survey, which is done every other year, about 13% of female students said they experienced unwanted sexual contact in the 2024 school year, compared with more than 21% in 2022. For men, the rate decreased from 4.4% to 3.6%. The reported assaults reflect familiar trends. Most of the alleged offenders are also academy students and are often known to the victim. They often happen after duty hours or on weekends and holidays. Drinking has long been a consistent factor. Beth Foster, executive director of the Pentagon’s force resiliency office, called the new numbers encouraging. But she added, “the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment is still far too high. What this data tells us is that this is a difficult problem for all, but it is not an impossible problem to solve.” A vast majority of students — 88% — responded to the survey. Defense officials said they are still concerned that, based on the survey, an estimated 783 students experienced unwanted sexual contact but just a small percentage reported it. The U.S. military and defense leaders have pushed improvements in programs, leadership training and staffing to encourage more victims to report so they can receive help and perpetrators can be punished. Defense officials released preliminary data much earlier than usual this year, and said the full report will go out in February. They said the early release was done to provide better information to school leaders who are implementing changes. However, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will leave in January when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and new leadership will take over the Pentagon. Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth , have vowed to eliminate “woke” policies fostering diversity and equity, and it’s not clear how any of that may impact sexual assault prevention efforts. Hegseth himself has been accused of sexual assault , which he denies, although he acknowledges making a settlement payment to the woman. Foster and others said Austin’s pressure on academy leaders to confront the problem led to a number of changes in how the schools foster better leaders and focus more stridently on sexual assault prevention. Related Articles National News | How to protect your communications through encryption National News | Companies tighten security after a health care CEO’s killing leads to a surge of threats National News | Unidentified drones spotted flying at locations across NYC, including LaGuardia Airport National News | About 2.6 million Stanley cups recalled after malfunctions caused burns. Is your mug included? National News | Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied The total number of reported sexual assaults at the academies is divided in an often complex and confusing way. Academy and defense officials focus on the number of assaults reported by cadets and midshipmen during their school year. But students sometimes file reports after they leave the academies, describing incidents that happened when they were in school. The total is 106 for the 2024 school year, a sharp drop from 137 last year and 170 in 2022. The totals also decreased at each individual academy. Students at the U.S. Naval Academy reported 47 assaults, a slight dip from 49 the previous year. The other two saw significant decreases: Students at the Air Force Academy in Colorado reported 34, compared with 45 last year, and those at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York reported 25, compared with 43. In addition, eight students reported assaults last year that happened to them before they became students. The military services and the academies have struggled for years to combat sexual assault and harassment, with myriad prevention, education and treatment programs. But despite reams of research, and expanded programs, the numbers have grown. A renewed emphasis on it in the past several years has led to improvements and staff increases, although service members still complain that the videos and other programs are often outdated and don’t resonate as well with young troops.

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One Direction fans have accused Spotify of “tastelessness” after hearing comments on an . The music streamer introduced a feature this year in which users could hear AI-generated voices discuss their personal listening habits across 2024. However, issues arose when the podcast turned its attentions to the in late October, prompted by the . Spotify users shared clips and quotes from the podcast on social media. One widely shared video sees two AI voices discussing One Direction. “It’s so cool you know, One Direction are classics,” says one AI voice. “And you even had a seven-day listening streak,” adds another. “Seven days straight? That’s some serious dedication,” says the first. The second voice then speculates: “I wonder if that coincided with the release of something, maybe a new album or a reunion. It would be really awesome if that happened. It would be a great thing.” “Maybe there was a One Direction marathon happening?” asked the AI. “Maybe you just really love One Direction and just listen to them all the time,” it continued. “It’s a great choice but awesome.” The TikTok user was left unimpressed as they captioned the video, “I don’t think that’s what it coincided with tbh”. In another clip shared on X/Twitter, the AI voices can be heard remarking about how One Direction are “still going strong”. Consequently, fans have criticised the feature, with one writing: “This is so distasteful oh my god.” “No they did this to me too and it just kept going with me close to tears,” wrote another. has contacted Spotify for comment. The controversy comes amid sustained criticism over the implementation of AI by Spotify and other media companies. Earlier this week, singer Mariah Carey responded after fans had . “Hey, it’s Mariah. Thank you so much for listening to my music on Spotify,” the “All I Want For Christmas Is You” singer said in the video. “Your support through the years is the greatest gift I could ask for. “This year, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of my album, Merry Christmas,” she continued. “I hope you enjoy listening to it and I can’t wait to share new music with you soon. Happy Holidays.” “Bad lighting and a red lip have you all thinking this is AI??” she wrote on X. “There’s a reason I’m not a fan of either of those things!”California Voice: I voted for a third-party candidate and I’m not sorry

ST. PAUL — A buck harvested near Wheaton in western Minnesota during the opening weekend of firearms season has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported on Thursday, Dec. 12. The adult male deer was harvested within Deer Permit Area 271 along the Minnesota - South Dakota border. To date, no wild deer with CWD had been previously detected in that area, nearby permit areas or near the Minnesota border in eastern South Dakota. ADVERTISEMENT “This discovery in western Minnesota, while unwelcome news, highlights the importance and necessity of our disease surveillance efforts and allowing hunters to test deer harvested anywhere in the state if they would like to,” said Erik Hildebrand, wildlife health supervisor with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Deer Permit Area 271 includes all of Traverse County and small portions of northern Big Stone and Wilkin counties. It is located north of Big Stone Lake and the Minnesota River Valley habitat corridor. The permit area is heavily farmed with limited public lands and habitat. So far this year, the total deer harvest in that permit area totals 397, with 303 of the total being adult males, according to the DNR website. Following the detection near Wheaton, the Minnesota DNR will implement measures outlined in its CWD response plan, which calls for three consecutive years of testing to help determine the potential prevalence of the disease in Deer Permit Area 271 and surrounding permit areas. The Minnesota DNR also will work with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department to coordinate surveillance of chronic wasting disease and management activities in the vicinity. Within deer permit areas where CWD has been detected and confirmed, the Minnesota DNR uses multiple management actions designed to help mitigate disease spread, including carcass movement restrictions, a deer feeding and attractants ban, and, sometimes, increased hunting opportunities with increased bag limits. In 2024, Deer Permit Area 271 will not be included in the CWD late-season management hunt that takes place Dec. 20-22. The adult male deer in that permit area that tested positive for CWD was harvested during the breeding season when deer are known to travel longer distances. ADVERTISEMENT Before deciding whether to remove additional deer in a CWD management hunt, the DNR will conduct surveillance in the fall of 2025 to better understand disease prevalence in the permit area.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled more than $194 million in funding to support economic development projects across 14 states, Puerto Rico, and Tribal communities. The announcement, highlighted by USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden, reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to assisting historically underserved rural and Tribal communities through the Rural Partners Network (RPN). RPN, launched in April 2022, is an initiative designed to bridge gaps in federal funding and ensure equitable access to resources for rural and Tribal areas. Since its inception, RPN has facilitated over $8.5 billion in federal investments, including $1.5 billion directly from the USDA, to address long-standing challenges such as infrastructure, housing, connectivity, and health care. “The Rural Partners Network has broken down barriers so underserved rural communities and families can access the resources they need to prepare for the future,” said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Today, we’re celebrating several more examples of how aligning those resources with local blueprints for success will keep rural and Tribal communities across the country thriving for generations to come.” Economic Impact and Key Projects The latest investment will fund 118 projects focused on fostering economic growth, reducing costs for families, and modernizing critical infrastructure in rural communities. Specific initiatives range from transitioning to clean energy to addressing workforce shortages and enhancing water and sewer systems. Highlights include: Southeast Alaska : Improvements to a hydroelectric plant on Prince of Wales Island will boost clean energy production, while a biobased economic development program aims to create jobs in the timber industry. Southern Georgia : A technical college will invest in technology and training systems for heavy equipment operators and welders to address regional labor gaps. Kentucky : Appalachian communities will benefit from upgraded sewer systems, job creation efforts, and energy cost savings through solar technology. West Virginia : Investments will support telehealth services, family businesses transitioning to clean energy, and water infrastructure modernization. Puerto Rico and Other Regions : Projects will target sustaining local businesses, addressing environmental challenges, and improving household water systems. Streamlining Access to Grants USDA also emphasized its efforts to simplify the grant application process through the Better Grants Better Service initiative. By gathering feedback from applicants and staff, the agency has identified 33 recommendations to improve program accessibility and streamline funding opportunities. The USDA and its collaborative partners remain focused on addressing the unique needs of rural communities, ensuring they have the tools and resources necessary to build sustainable economic futures. For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN .

A role reversal doomed the No. 22 Xavier Musketeers in their only loss of the season, against Michigan at the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Wednesday. Normally a team that avoids committing turnovers and pressures its opponent into making them, Xavier (6-1) will try to recapture its early-season winning form when it hosts South Carolina State on Sunday in Cincinnati. Through their six wins, the Musketeers had just 58 turnovers while forcing 82 by their opponents. But against the Wolverines, they lost the turnover battle 19-10 and the game 78-53. The Musketeers committed 14 turnovers in the first half and fell behind 41-30. Xavier head coach Sean Miller credited his team for typically playing an up-tempo style while avoiding mistakes, while also acknowledging that the turnover bug really bit them against the Wolverines. "We lost to a really good team; no shame in that," Miller said. "We, on top of that, didn't play well." "And that (avoiding turnovers) is something you (usually) do well? That's going to be hard to overcome against a quality team like Michigan." Leading scorer Ryan Conwell (17.6 points per game) gave the Musketeers a boost with 19 points. Zach Freemantle, second on the team at 15.4 ppg, added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Problematically, however, they also contributed to the turnover problem with three apiece. "We didn't play well enough to win the game," Miller said. "The game got out of hand. It's not like our guys quit. Their depth just continued to wear on us." The Musketeers also get 11 points and a team-high 4.4 assists per game from Dayvion McKnight. The guard had just one turnover against Michigan, but he also made just one of his eight shot attempts. Xavier may have an opportunity get right in the turnover area against the Bulldogs (4-4), who are No. 207 in the NCAA in assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.11. South Carolina State is fresh off an 82-53 road loss to Marshall on Wednesday, in a game in which turnovers weren't a huge problem. But assists and made shots were hard to come by for the Bulldogs. Leading scorer Drayton Jones (12.0 ppg) again paced his team in points with 10 vs. Marshall, but the Bulldogs as a team managed just six assists and shot terribly at the 3-point (18.8 percent) and the free-throw (47.1 percent) lines. Jones is also the team's leading rebounder with 5.1 a game, but no Bulldogs player is averaging more than two assists. It's all part of the learning process for coach Erik Martin, whose first team went 5-26 in 2022-23. The Bulldogs improved to 14-18 last season, including 9-5 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. "The only way you can grow sometimes is by failure or by struggling," Martin said this offseason. "You have to fail in order to learn how to deal with failure and move on and become the person you're supposed to be." --Field Level Media

Minutes after the University of North Carolina announced it had hired Bill Belichick as its next head football coach, the Tar Heels’ Instagram account posted a photo of the legendary NFL coach — at no more than 3 years old — sitting in the UNC bleachers. “Welcome home, Coach,” the post reads , dredging up the memory of when the young Belichick shadowed his father, Steve, who was a UNC assistant from 1953 to 1955. As news of his hiring spread around the NFL world, the reaction ranged from excitement at seeing him back on the sideline to disbelief. The most decorated coach in NFL history after earning six Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots, and two more as the defensive coordinator with the New York Giants, Belichick is officially making his next challenge college football after agreeing to a five-year deal with UNC. “I will have to see him on the sideline to believe that’s happening,” Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury joked Thursday. “We’ll see how the NFL job search goes and all that. I will have to see him on the sideline coaching in Chapel Hill to believe that’s happening." While Belichick’s knowledge of the sport, and his success, are unquestioned, there has been debate among those who have played for the 72-year-old coach during his 40-plus years in football about how well his style will translate to the college game. Some of his former players believe his skill set will work at any level. That list apparently includes Tom Brady, the quarterback during all six of Belichick’s Super Bowl wins with New England. “Congrats, coach. The Tar Heel way is about to become a thing,” Brady posted on Instagram on Thursday, referencing “The Patriot Way” that he popularized in New England. Some cautioned that the players he brings into the UNC program should prepare to have their limits tested like never before. “I think he’s going to do good,” said Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne, who played under Belichick during his final three years in New England. “Bill does a good job of developing players, developing young men. I think it will be a challenge for the young man. He’s a tough coach, which we all know. But I think it will be good for certain players that have the right mindset.” Bourne's advice? Always stay locked in mentally. “Just stay tough,” Bourne said. “Have a gritty mindset because it’s not going to be easy, but in the end, it’s going to be worth it." Though some have questioned why the Tar Heels would even consider hiring Belichick after parting ways with 73-year-old Mack Brown this season, current Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said good coaching is ageless. “To me, it doesn’t matter if you’re a young man or a 10-year vet in the league, he’s a great teacher,” said Mayo, who played eight seasons under Belichick, winning a Super Bowl during the 2014 season, and then succeeded him as head coach after last season. "I wish him nothing but the best. It doesn’t really matter what level, I think he’ll be successful.” NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is a relative newcomer to the college game himself. He spent three seasons at Jackson State before going to Colorado in 2023. In a message posted to the X social media platform, he welcomed Belichick as a competitor. “Coach Bill Belichick is a coaches coach to all us Coaches along with my man coach (NIck) Saban,” Sanders posted. “They’re game changers and they know how to move people forward. I know this is a great thing for College Football & for North Carolina. God bless u Coach, if you’re happy I am 2.” But former Patriots defensive back Je’Rod Cherry wonders how well Belichick’s old-school coaching style will be received in an era in which in-your-face methods don't always fly as well as they did when Belichick began his career. “You can’t coach hard anymore,” Cherry said during an appearance on ESPN GameNight. “You can’t yell at guys, curse at guys and that’s what he does. You are going to have to find guys who are going to accept that brand of coaching and will accept someone constantly getting on them." New York Jets safety Jalen Mills, who played for Belichick with the Patriots from 2021 to 2023, said he was surprised by the news. “I thought he definitely was going to try to wait it out until after the season and come back to the NFL,” Mills said. "But I think it’s gonna be a good thing for him because now you get a guy who has won and, of course, he’s going to try to turn that program around. But he also gets to connect with the younger generation and kind of modify and adjust to this younger generation of football on top of what he already knows. So I think that’ll just help him as far as coaching. And then, of course, he’ll give those guys, those young guys, structure as far as what the NFL looks like, too.” Just how much the Belichick on the college sidelines will resemble the one in the cutoff hooded sweatshirt who patrolled NFL sidelines is unclear. Belichick hinted they will be one and the same. During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on ESPN prior to agreeing to the UNC job, Belichick laid out what his approach at the college level would be. “The program would be a pipeline to the NFL for the players than have the ability to play in the NFL,” Belichick said. “It would be a professional program — training, nutrition, scheme, coaching, techniques — that would transfer to the NFL. It would be an NFL program at a college level.” AP National Writer Howard Fendrich and Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak contributed to this report. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfllol646 referral code 。

Syrian insurgents reach the capital's suburbs. Worried residents flee and stock up on supplies BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents’ stunning march across Syria is gaining speed with news that they have reached the suburbs of the capital of Damascus. The government on Saturday was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The rebels’ moves around Damascus were reported by an opposition war monitor and a rebel commander. They came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions. The factions are by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on PARIS (AP) — France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has formally reopened its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. The five-year restoration is widely seen as a boost for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline, and brings a welcome respite from his domestic political woes. World leaders, dignitaries, and worshippers gathered on Saturday evening for the celebrations under the cathedral's soaring arches. The celebration was attended by 1,500 dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump, Britain’s Prince William, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 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Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is making threats, traveling abroad, and negotiating with world leaders. He has more than a month-and-a-half to go before he’s sworn in for a second term. But the president-elect is already moving aggressively to not only fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals, but also to try to achieve his priorities. In recent days, Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, two of the country’s largest trading partners. That led to emergency calls and a visit. And he's warned of “ALL HELL TO PAY” if Hamas doesn't release the hostages still being held captive in Gaza. South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over short-lived martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol has avoided an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his short-lived imposition of martial law. 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Conversations at dinner tables, office water coolers, social gatherings and on social media have pivoted to the topic. Many say they hope the new amplified voices can bring about change for companies often accused of valuing profits over people. 2 Pearl Harbor survivors, ages 104 and 102, return to Hawaii to honor those killed in 1941 attack PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago launched the United States into World War II. Two survivors returned to the Hawaii military base on Saturday for a remembrance ceremony on the attack's anniversary. Both are over 100 years old. They joined active-duty troops, veterans and members of the public for an observance hosted by the Navy and the National Park Service. A third survivor was planning to join them but had to cancel due to health issues. The bombing killed more than 2,300 U.S. servicemen. 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Affiliate Disclosure If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Read our ethics policy . US Appeals Court upholds law requiring TikTok sale Charles Martin | Dec 07, 2024 TikTok's issues with the US government and courts continue. 0 Facebook x.com Reddit In its decision, the US Court of Appeals noted that the law requiring the sale of TikTok was a bipartisan effort in order to counter "a well-substantiated national security threat posed by the PRC (People's Republic of China)." The US government believes that Bytedance's ownership of TikTok gives them — and thus the Chinese government — access to a vast trove of personal data collected from users. TikTok will likely appeal to the Supreme Court, which could result in an extra 90-day stay on enforcement of the law if the court agrees to hear the case and President Biden approves the stay. If it refuses the appeal, TikTok could be facing a ban or forced sale in the US in early January, despite the 170 million Americans using the social media service. A reflection of current political tensions TikTok is considered one of the leading sources of misinformation and disinformation, alongside other social media networks like Meta's Facebook and X.com, formerly Twitter, now owned by Elon Musk. Officials in China have called the law "a blatant act of commercial robbery." Tensions between China and the US have grown steadily because of new restrictions on China's chip industry by the Biden administration. China has responded by banning exports of certain rare earth elements to the US. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has found allies in the American Civil Liberties Union, which said in a statement that banning TikTok "blatantly violates the First Amendment rights of millions of Americans who use this app to express themselves and communicate with people around the world." Chew vowed that TikTok "will continue the fight to protect free speech on our platform." However, the appeals court found that China's influence over ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, raised the possibility of China manipulating public discourse. If the Supreme Court refuses to hear the case, ByteDance must sell the service by January 19 — one day before President-elect Trump is sworn into office for his second term. During his previous term as President, Trump was in favor of forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok, but he has recently said he is now opposed to the deal. Trump also tried to ban Tencent-owned WeChat in 2020, but legal efforts blocked his administration from enforcing the order.

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Aston Villa had a stoppage-time goal disallowed as they drew 0-0 with Juventus in the Champions League. Morgan Rogers looked to have given Unai Emery’s side another famous win when he slammed a loose ball home at the death, but referee Jesus Gil Manzano ruled Diego Carlos to have fouled Juve goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and the goal was chalked off. It was a disappointment for Villa, who remain unbeaten at home in their debut Champions League campaign and are still in contention to qualify automatically for the last 16. A very controversial finish at Villa Park 😲 Morgan Rogers' late goal is ruled out for a foul on Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and the match ends 0-0 ❌ 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/MyYL5Vdy3r — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 27, 2024 Emiliano Martinez had earlier displayed why he was named the best goalkeeper in the world as his wonder save kept his side level in the second half. The Argentina international paraded his two Yashin Trophies on the pitch before kick-off at Villa Park and then showed why he won back-to-back FIFA awards when he denied Francisco Conceicao. Before Rogers’ moment of drama in the fourth minute of added time, the closest Villa came to scoring was in the first half when Lucas Digne’s free-kick hit the crossbar. But a draw was a fair result which leaves Villa out of the top eight on goal difference and Juventus down in 19th. Before the game Emery called Juventus one of the “best teams in the world, historically and now”, but this was an Italian side down to the bare bones. Only 14 outfield players made the trip from Turin, with striker Dusan Vlahovic among those who stayed behind. The opening 30 minutes were forgettable before the game opened up. Ollie Watkins, still chasing his first Champions League goal, had Villa’s first presentable chance as he lashed an effort straight at Di Gregorio. Matty Cash then had a vicious effort from the resulting corner which was blocked by Federico Gatti and started a counter-attack which ended in Juventus striker Timothy Weah. Villa came closest to breaking the deadlock at the end of the first half when Digne’s 20-yard free-kick clipped the top of the crossbar and went over. Martinez then produced his brilliant save just after the hour. A corner made its way through to the far post where Conceicao was primed to head in at the far post, but Martinez sprawled himself across goal to scoop the ball away. How has he kept that one out?! 🤯 Emi Martinez with an INCREDIBLE save to keep it goalless at Villa Park ⛔️ 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/OkcWHB7YIk — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 27, 2024 Replays showed most of the ball went over the line, but the Argentinian got there with millimetres to spare. At the other end another fine goal-line block denied John McGinn as Manuel Locatelli got his foot in the way with Di Gregorio beaten. The game looked to be petering out until a last-gasp free-kick saw Rogers slam home, but whistle-happy official Gil Manzano halted the celebrations by ruling the goal out.

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OTTAWA - Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says Canada didn’t live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more people into the country than it could absorb. Carney, who is currently a special adviser to the Liberal party, made those comments during an event in Ottawa held by Cardus, a Christian think tank. Carney says Canada let newcomers down by admitting more workers and students than it could provide for, including with housing, health care and social services. Earlier this fall, the Liberal government announced a plan to significantly reduced its immigration target for permanent residents and to dramatically scale back the number of temporary residents in Canada. Those changes came about after a period of strong population growth that led to mounting criticism of the Liberal government’s immigration policies. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that the federal government did not get the balance right on immigration after the COVID-19 pandemic. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024.HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 26, 2024-- Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") (NYSE: SDRL) today announced that it has completed the sale of the jack-up rig West Prospero for cash proceeds of $45 million. “With the sale of the West Prospero , we have monetized a non-core asset that has been stacked since 2016 and successfully executed on our strategy to exit the benign jack-up market,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Simon Johnson. About Seadrill Seadrill is setting the standard in deepwater oil and gas drilling. With its modern fleet, experienced crews, and advanced technologies, Seadrill safely, efficiently, and responsibly unlocks oil and gas resources for national, integrated, and independent oil companies. For further information, visit www.seadrill.com . Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this news release, including, without limitation, those regarding the Company’s plans, strategies, business prospects and rig activity, including with respect to backlog and contract commencement dates and durations, impact on earnings and free cash flow and changes and trends in its business and the markets in which it operates, are forward-looking statements. 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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: those described under Item 3D “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 27, 2024, offshore drilling market conditions, including supply and demand, day rates, customer drilling programs and effects of new or reactivated rigs on the market, fluctuations in the international price of oil, international financial market conditions, inflation, changes in governmental regulations that affect the Company or the operations of the Company’s fleet, the review of competition authorities, the impact of global economic conditions and global health threats, pandemics and epidemics, political and other uncertainties, including those related to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and any related sanctions, fluctuations in interest rates or exchange rates and currency devaluations relating to foreign or U.S. monetary policy, tax matters, changes in tax laws, treaties and regulations, legal and regulatory matters in the jurisdictions in which we operate, customs and environmental matters, the potential impacts on our business resulting from decarbonization and emissions legislation and regulations, the impact on our business from climate-change generally, the occurrence of cybersecurity incidents, attacks or other breaches to our information technology systems, including our rig operating systems, and other important factors described from time to time in the reports filed or furnished by us with the SEC. 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Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.9% from last year across all UK retail destinations up until 5pm, MRI Software’s OnLocation Footfall Index found. However, this year’s data had been compared with an unusual spike in footfall as 2023 was the first “proper Christmas” period without Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, an analyst at the retail technology company said. It found £4.6 billion will be spent overall on the festive sales. Before the pandemic the number of Boxing Day shoppers on the streets had been declining year on year. The last uplift recorded by MRI was in 2015. Jenni Matthews, marketing and insights director at MRI Software, told the PA news agency: “We’ve got to bear in mind that (last year) was our first proper Christmas without any (Covid-19) restrictions or limitations. “Figures have come out that things have stabilised, we’re almost back to what we saw pre-pandemic.” There were year-on-year declines in footfall anywhere between 5% and 12% before Covid-19 restrictions, she said. MRI found 12% fewer people were out shopping on Boxing Day in 2019 than in 2018, and there were 3% fewer in 2018 than in 2017, Ms Matthews added. She said: “It’s the shift to online shopping, it’s the convenience, you’ve got the family days that take place on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.” People are also increasingly stocking-up before Christmas, Ms Matthews said, and MRI found an 18% increase in footfall at all UK retail destinations on Christmas Eve this year compared with 2023. Ms Matthews said: “We see the shops are full of people all the way up to Christmas Eve, so they’ve probably got a couple of good days of food, goodies, everything that they need, and they don’t really need to go out again until later on in that week. “We did see that big boost on Christmas Eve. It looks like shoppers may have concentrated much of their spending in that pre-Christmas rush.” Many online sales kicked off between December 23 and the night of Christmas Day and “a lot of people would have grabbed those bargains from the comfort of their own home”, she said. She added: “I feel like it’s becoming more and more common that people are grabbing the bargains pre-Christmas.” Footfall is expected to rise on December 27 as people emerge from family visits and shops re-open, including Next, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis that all shut for Boxing Day. It will also be payday for some as it is the last Friday of the month. A study by Barclays Consumer Spend had forecast that shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, but that the majority of purchases would be made online. Nearly half of respondents said the cost-of-living crisis will affect their post-Christmas shopping but the forecast average spend is still £50 more per person than it was before the pandemic, with some of that figure because of inflation, Barclays said. Amid the financial pressures, many people are planning to buy practical, perishable and essential items such as food and kitchenware. A total of 65% of shoppers are expecting to spend the majority of their sales budget online. Last year, Barclays found 63.9% of Boxing Day retail purchases were made online. However, a quarter of respondents aim to spend mostly in store – an 11% rise compared with last year. Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays, said: “Despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, it is encouraging to hear that consumers will be actively participating in the post-Christmas sales. “This year, we’re likely to see a shift towards practicality and sustainability, with more shoppers looking to bag bargains on kitchen appliances and second-hand goods.” Consumers choose in-store shopping largely because they enjoy the social aspect and touching items before they buy, Barclays said, adding that high streets and shopping centres are the most popular destinations.Egypt seizes hundreds of ancient artefacts 'stolen' from sea floor

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DUBAI: Philip Morris International Inc (PMI) marks the 10th anniversary of the introduction of its leading smoke-free product, IQOS. The launch of this smoke-free innovation was a breakthrough moment toward achieving the company’s commitment to a future without cigarettes. In Japan—the first market where IQOS was launched in 2014—newly released public health data by the National Health and Nutritional Survey (NHNS) an annual nationwide health examination survey conducted since 1948 by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, shows a 46 percent decrease in cigarette-smoking prevalence since 2014, dropping from 19.6 percent of all adults to 10.6 percent in 2022. This decline correlates with the introduction of heated tobacco products and their subsequent widespread adoption by millions of adults who smoke in Japan. The country continues to have the highest number of heated-tobacco-product users, and tobacco prevalence has not increased since they were introduced. Not only has the total tobacco use prevalence continued to decline, but the introduction of heated tobacco products in Japan appears to have helped many adult smokers transition away from cigarettes to less harmful alternatives, leading to a reduction in the number of adults smoking cigarettes. A decade after it was launched in Japan, IQOS now generates over $10 billion of PMI’s annual net revenues, the product is available in over 70 markets worldwide, and 30.8 million adults use it. PMI CEO Jacek Olczak said: “With the debut of IQOS, we launched PMI’s vision of a smoke-free company, creating an opportunity to solve the problem of smoking. Every day, IQOS demonstrates its potential for this, as evidenced by the approximately 22 million adults around the world who have fully switched to it and stopped smoking. IQOS is the world’s leading smoke-free product, and we are committed to continuing to lead the way to a future where better alternatives have completely replaced cigarettes, while moving forward to become a predominantly smoke-free company by 2030. Today, PMI employs over 80,000 people, and I would like to mark this anniversary by thanking them and their predecessors—all who made this transformation possible.” With PMI transforming into an industry-leading science and technology company, smoke-free products account for 38 percent of the company’s net revenues in Q3 2024, up from practically 0 percent in 2014.

It is fair to say that ( ) doesn't get anywhere near as much attention as the likes of ( ) or ( ). But that doesn't mean that this ASX 300 stock isn't a high-quality option with a bright future. Just ask the team at Goldman Sachs, which is tipping the billing and customer care solution provider's shares as a buy right now. What is the broker saying about the ASX 300 tech stock? Goldman was pleased with Hansen's annual general meeting update, which saw management reiterate its belief that it can continue to grow its revenue organically by 5% to 7% each year for the foreseeable future. It said: HSN's AGM update highlighted mgmt's view that +5-7% organic revenue growth is sustainable, driven by structural digital transformation tailwinds across both verticals. Per our analysis, HSN's FY25E guidance implies that sales in the core business (ex Powercloud) are accelerating to ~8% y/y in FY25E, following a trend that started in FY20A of consistent improvements in organic growth. HSN is in late-stage discussions for several large-sized contracts (some >A$30mn in TCV), which may be incremental to the +5-7% range in FY25E (and/or support an increase to the revenue growth guidance in future years). The broker also sees the recently acquired Powercloud business as a significant driver of growth in the future. Goldman believes that once its cost outs are complete, it will hit an earnings inflection. Goldman adds: Bringing forward profitability to 2H25E (vs 4Q25E) and providing detail around cost-out execution (incl. reducing headcount from 390 to 140) increases our confidence in HSN's ability to bring Powercloud's margins toward ~30% (FY27 GSe), particularly given headcount was ~50 before Powercloud's global expansion (i.e. further room to cut costs). HSN's stated ~A$27mn of annualised cost-out to date is almost 50% of Powercloud's pre-acquisition cost base and in our view implies Powercloud should be entering FY26E generating ~A$10-15mn of annualised EBITDA – a key pillar of HSN inflecting from +7% EBITDA growth in FY25E to +24% in FY26E (we sit +6% vs FY26E VA Cons.). Big returns Goldman thinks that the ASX 300 tech stock is being undervalued by the market. It explains: We believe FY26E is the appropriate year to capitalise into valuation as Powercloud moves into profitability. On this basis, HSN is trading on 9.4x EV/EBITDA (vs ~11x historical average), and is on 0.7x growth-adjusted vs 1.5x AU Tech peers. In light of this, the broker has retained its buy rating with an improved price target of $6.35. Based on its current share price of $5.57, this implies potential upside of 14% for investors. In addition, a 1.8% dividend yield is expected in FY 2025.Hail Flutie: BC celebrates 40th anniversary of Miracle in Miami

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Global Opportunity Management Software Market Size, Share and Forecast By Key Players-Salesforce, Flowlu, Copper CRM, Zoho, Salesboom 12-24-2024 05:41 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Market Research Intellect Global Opportunity Management Software Market USA, New Jersey- According to the Market Research Intellect, the global Opportunity Management Software market is projected to grow at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.83% from 2024 to 2031. Starting with a valuation of 12.78 Billion in 2024, the market is expected to reach approximately 22.43 Billion by 2031, driven by factors such as Opportunity Management Software and Opportunity Management Software. This significant growth underscores the expanding demand for Opportunity Management Software across various sectors. The opportunity management software market is growing rapidly as organizations focus on streamlining sales processes, improving customer relationships, and maximizing revenue generation. These software solutions help businesses identify, track, and manage sales opportunities, ensuring that they can prioritize high-value leads and close deals more efficiently. The increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions, along with the rising demand for data-driven insights and predictive analytics, is driving the growth of the market. Furthermore, the growing emphasis on sales team collaboration and real-time tracking of opportunities is fueling demand. Industries such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing are leveraging opportunity management software to optimize their sales strategies. As businesses continue to invest in digital transformation and seek to improve sales productivity, the opportunity management software market is expected to experience sustained growth in the coming years. The dynamics of the opportunity management software market are influenced by technological advancements, business needs, and evolving sales strategies. As companies increasingly focus on improving sales efficiency and customer engagement, the demand for software that offers real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and workflow automation is rising. The integration of AI and machine learning into these solutions is enhancing forecasting capabilities and enabling more accurate opportunity management. However, challenges such as the complexity of implementation, the need for integration with existing CRM systems, and the cost of adoption may limit growth, especially for smaller businesses. Vendors are focusing on offering scalable and customizable solutions to cater to different industries. The competitive landscape is shifting as more companies look for software that enhances collaboration, improves lead conversion rates, and delivers actionable insights. Request PDF Sample Copy of Report: (Including Full TOC, List of Tables & Figures, Chart) @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/download-sample/?rid=10670380&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=026 Key Drivers: The growth of the Opportunity Management Software market is driven by several key factors. Technological advancements in Opportunity Management Software have enabled greater efficiency and enhanced capabilities, spurring adoption across industries. Additionally, the rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions is pushing companies to innovate and adopt greener practices. Expanding applications in sectors like Opportunity Management Software and Opportunity Management Software are further contributing to market demand, as these industries seek advanced solutions to streamline operations and enhance product quality. Favorable government policies and incentives in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific support investment and growth. Moreover, an increasing focus on Opportunity Management Software for improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness is encouraging businesses to embrace new technologies, fostering sustained market expansion. Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a pivotal role in the Opportunity Management Software market, as companies look to expand their capabilities, access new technologies, and strengthen market presence. Leading players engage in strategic acquisitions to consolidate their position and gain a competitive edge. These transactions often facilitate the integration of advanced Opportunity Management Software solutions, helping firms broaden their product portfolios and meet growing customer demands. Additionally, M&A activities support companies in achieving economies of scale and penetrating new regional markets, particularly in high-growth areas like Asia-Pacific. Through such strategic alliances, businesses aim to accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and address evolving market challenges, ultimately driving the overall growth of the Opportunity Management Software market. Get a Discount On The Purchase Of This Report @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/ask-for-discount/?rid=10670380&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=026 The following Key Segments Are Covered in Our Report By Type On-premises Cloud Based By Application Large Enterprises SMEs Major companies in Opportunity Management Software Market are: Salesforce, Flowlu, Copper CRM, Zoho, Salesboom, Pipelinersales, Ivanti, Bitrix24, Shape Software, HubSpot Global Opportunity Management Software Market -Regional Analysis North America: North America is expected to hold a significant share of the Opportunity Management Software market due to advanced technological infrastructure and the presence of major market players. High demand across sectors like Opportunity Management Software and Opportunity Management Software is driving growth, with the U.S. being a key contributor. Additionally, ongoing investments in R&D and innovation reinforce the region's strong market position. Europe: Europe is projected to experience steady growth, driven by stringent regulatory standards and a rising focus on sustainability in Opportunity Management Software practices. Countries like Germany, France, and the UK are leading due to their advanced industrial base and supportive government policies. The demand for eco-friendly and efficient Opportunity Management Software solutions is expected to continue fostering market expansion. Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region, fueled by rapid industrialization and urbanization. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are driving demand due to expanding consumer bases and increasing investments in infrastructure. The region's robust manufacturing sector and favorable economic policies further enhance growth opportunities in the Opportunity Management Software market. Latin America: Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to show moderate growth in the Opportunity Management Software market. In Latin America, growth is supported by rising industrial activities in countries like Brazil and Mexico. Meanwhile, in the Middle East & Africa, infrastructure development and an increasing focus on innovation in sectors like Opportunity Management Software are key drivers of market expansion. Middle East and Africa: The Middle East and Africa represent emerging markets in the global Opportunity Management Software market, with countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Nigeria showing promising growth potential. Economic diversification efforts, urbanization, and a young population are driving demand for Opportunity Management Software products and services in the region. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What is the current size of the Opportunity Management Software market? Answer: The Opportunity Management Software market was valued at approximately 12.78 Billion in 2024, with projections suggesting it will reach 22.43 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.83%. 2. What factors are driving the growth of the Opportunity Management Software market? Answer: The market's expansion is attributed to several factors, including increased demand for Opportunity Management Software, advancements in Opportunity Management Software technology, and the adoption of Opportunity Management Software across various sectors. 3. Which regions are expected to dominate the Opportunity Management Software market? Answer: Regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are anticipated to lead due to the presence of major industry players and growing investments in Opportunity Management Software. 4. Who are the key players in the Opportunity Management Software market? Answer: Prominent companies in the Opportunity Management Software market include Opportunity Management Software, Opportunity Management Software, and Opportunity Management Software, each contributing to market growth through innovations and strategic partnerships. 5. What challenges does the Opportunity Management Software market face? Answer: The market faces challenges such as Opportunity Management Software, regulatory compliance, and competition from alternative solutions. However, ongoing advancements aim to address these issues. 6. What are the future trends in the Opportunity Management Software market? Emerging trends include the integration of Opportunity Management Software technology, sustainability practices, and digital transformation in processes, all expected to shape the market's future. 7. How can businesses benefit from the Opportunity Management Software market? Answer: Businesses can leverage growth opportunities in the Opportunity Management Software market by adopting new solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and expanding their offerings to meet evolving consumer demands. 8. Why invest in a Opportunity Management Software market report from MRI? Answer: MRI's report provides in-depth analysis, future projections, and key insights to support strategic decision-making, enabling businesses to stay competitive and capitalize on growth trends in the Opportunity Management Software market. For More Information or Query, Visit @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/product/opportunity-management-software-market/?utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=026 About Us: Market Research Intellect Market Research Intellect is a leading Global Research and Consulting firm servicing over 5000+ global clients. We provide advanced analytical research solutions while offering information-enriched research studies. 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Creative Global Technology Holdings Ltd Prices 1.25M Share IPO at $4/shA judge on Monday granted a request by prosecutors to dismiss the election subversion case against Donald Trump because of a Justice Department policy of not prosecuting a sitting president. Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed to the request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to dismiss the case against the president-elect "without prejudice," meaning it could potentially be revived after Trump leaves the White House four years from now. "Dismissal without prejudice is appropriate here," Chutkan said, adding in the ruling that "the immunity afforded to a sitting President is temporary, expiring when they leave office." Trump, 78, was accused of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election he lost to Joe Biden and removing large quantities of top secret documents after leaving the White House, but the cases never came to trial. Smith also moved on Monday to drop his appeal of the dismissal of the documents case filed against the former president in Florida. That case was tossed out earlier this year by a Trump-appointed judge on the grounds that Smith was unlawfully appointed. The special counsel paused the election interference case and the documents case this month after Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 presidential election. Smith cited the long-standing Justice Department policy of not indicting or prosecuting a sitting president in his motions to have the cases dismissed. "The Government's position on the merits of the defendant's prosecution has not changed," Smith said in the filing with Chutkan. "But the circumstances have." "It has long been the position of the Department of Justice that the United States Constitution forbids the federal indictment and subsequent criminal prosecution of a sitting President," Smith said. "As a result this prosecution must be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated." In a separate filing, Smith said he was withdrawing his appeal of the dismissal of the classified documents case against Trump but pursuing the case against his two co-defendants, Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the cases were "empty and lawless, and should never have been brought." "Over $100 Million Dollars of Taxpayer Dollars has been wasted in the Democrat Party's fight against their Political Opponent, ME," he said. "Nothing like this has ever happened in our Country before." Trump was accused of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding -- the session of Congress called to certify Biden's win, which was violently attacked on January 6, 2021 by a mob of the then-president's supporters. Trump was also accused of seeking to disenfranchise US voters with his false claims that he won the 2020 election. The former and incoming president also faces two state cases -- in New York and Georgia. He was convicted in New York in May of 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election to stop her from revealing an alleged 2006 sexual encounter. However, Judge Juan Merchan has postponed sentencing while he considers a request from Trump's lawyers that the conviction be thrown out in light of the Supreme Court ruling in July that an ex-president has broad immunity from prosecution. In Georgia, Trump faces racketeering charges over his efforts to subvert the 2020 election results in the southern state, but that case will likely be frozen while he is in office. cl/sms

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NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global casino gaming market size is estimated to grow by USD 43.3 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period. Growth in spending capability of customers is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing use of social media marketing. However, difficulties in securing online payments poses a challenge.Key market players include Abbiati Casino Equipment S.r.l., ADP GAUSELMANN GMBH, AMATIC Industries GmbH, APEX pro gaming s.r.o, Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., Caesars Entertainment Inc., Eclipse Gaming Systems, Everi Holdings Inc., Incredible Technologies Inc., Interblock dd, International Game Technology plc, Jackpot Digital Inc., Konami Group Corp., Light and Wonder Inc., NOVOMATIC AG, PlayAGS Inc., Pockaj d.o.o., Rye Park LLC, TCSJOHNHUXLEY, and Universal Entertainment Corp.. 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Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Casino Gaming Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2018 - 2022 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 3.2% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 43.3 billion Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 3.07 Regional analysis North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa Performing market contribution APAC at 36% Key countries US, China, France, Germany, and Canada Key companies profiled Abbiati Casino Equipment S.r.l., ADP GAUSELMANN GMBH, AMATIC Industries GmbH, APEX pro gaming s.r.o, Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., Caesars Entertainment Inc., Eclipse Gaming Systems, Everi Holdings Inc., Incredible Technologies Inc., Interblock dd, International Game Technology plc, Jackpot Digital Inc., Konami Group Corp., Light and Wonder Inc., NOVOMATIC AG, PlayAGS Inc., Pockaj d.o.o., Rye Park LLC, TCSJOHNHUXLEY, and Universal Entertainment Corp. Market Driver The Casino gaming market is experiencing significant trends in both electronic gaming and licensed casinos . Electronic Games Machines (EGMs) like slot machines, roulette, blackjack, and poker continue to dominate the scene. Bingo games and sports betting sites are also popular choices. Non-junket and junket casinos cater to different demographics, with PAGCOR regulating the industry. Gross gaming revenues from casino gambling remain strong, driven by domestic tourists and international travelers. Responsible and problem gambling are key concerns. Online gambling platforms offer convenience, with options like Card on Delivery, Cash on Delivery, and Pre-Delivery Online Payment. Offline gaming venues remain important entertainment centers in integrated resorts. Demographics shape demand, with live shows, concerts, fine dining, hotels, restaurants, and gaming technology enhancing the experience. Mobile phones and blockchain technology, including cryptocurrency , are transforming the industry. Sports betting is a growing segment, fueled by fan bases and global sports events. Casino operators, whether online or offline, are leveraging social media marketing to attract customers. With the widespread use of smartphones and enhanced internet connectivity, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube have gained immense popularity among consumers. These platforms are utilized extensively, with consumers dedicating anywhere from an hour to three hours daily. Vendors recognize the potential of these channels and employ innovative strategies to promote gambling activities and casinos . Social media marketing is a powerful tool in today's digital landscape, driving engagement and customer acquisition in the casino gaming market. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges The Casino Gaming Market encompasses various sectors, including Licensed Casinos , Electronic Gaming, Bingo games, Sports betting sites, and Electronic Games. Challenges for this industry include managing House edge in games like Slot machines, Roulette, Blackjack, and Poker. Regulations for Non-junket and Junket casinos , under bodies like PAGCOR, impact gross gaming revenues. Domestic tourists and travel destinations contribute significantly to Casinos as gaming venues and entertainment centers in Integrated resorts. Responsible gambling and problem gambling are crucial concerns. The offline and online gambling landscape is evolving with Card on Delivery, Cash on Delivery, and Pre-Delivery Online Payment methods. Gambling expansion includes Online gambling platforms, Sports betting sites, and Tourists' preferences for Hotels, Restaurants, Entertainment, and Gaming technology. Demographics, Live shows, Concerts, Fine dining, Mobile phones, Blockchain technology, and Cryptocurrency are emerging trends. House edge, Money management, and Regulations remain key challenges. Casino gaming companies prioritize the security of their customers' financial information when accepting payments via credit or debit cards. Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is essential to secure cardholder data and reduce financial fraud . Non-compliance can result in significant losses for both the companies and their customers in case of fraud or hacked cards. While some companies opt for external digital security services, others may not have the budget for such expenses. Regardless, adhering to PCI DSS standards is crucial to maintaining customer trust and ensuring secure transactions in the casino gaming market. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This casino gaming market report extensively covers market segmentation by Type 1.1 Land-based casino gaming 1.2 Online casino gaming Product 2.1 Slot machines 2.2 Lottery ticket machines 2.3 Electronic roulette 2.4 Multiplayer game stations 2.5 Gaming servers Geography 3.1 North America 3.2 APAC 3.3 Europe 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Land-based casino gaming- The land-based casino gaming market has long been a significant contributor to the global casino industry, providing entertainment through classic games like blackjack, roulette, poker, and craps. Land-based casinos remain popular destinations for tourists, offering an unparalleled atmosphere with neon lights, slot machine sounds, and social interaction. However, the rise of online gaming poses a challenge. While some land-based casinos have lost revenue due to this shift, they have responded by introducing new attractions, luxurious amenities, and expanding their properties. The land-based casino gaming segment is expected to grow moderately during the forecast period, despite online competition. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The Casino gaming market encompasses various forms of gambling , including Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) and table games like Slot machines, Roulette, Blackjack, and Poker. Licensed Casinos offer both online and offline gaming experiences, with the latter including Bingo games, Sports betting sites, and non-junket and junket operations. Gross gaming revenues are a significant indicator of market size, with Casinos generating substantial income through Casino gambling . Entertainment centers and Integrated resorts serve as popular travel destinations for domestic tourists and international visitors alike. Responsible gambling initiatives are essential to mitigate problem gambling , ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. EGMs and table games, despite having a house edge, provide excitement and entertainment for millions worldwide. Market Research Overview The Casino gaming market encompasses various forms of gambling , including Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) such as slot machines and electronic table games, Bingo games, Sports betting sites, and Licensed Casinos . These gaming venues offer a range of entertainment options, from Roulette, Blackjack, and Poker to Live shows, Concerts, and Fine dining. Gross gaming revenues are generated through Casino gambling , with non-junket and junket segments catering to different demographics. PAGCOR regulates the industry in some regions, while responsible and problem gambling initiatives are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Demographics vary from domestic tourists to international travelers, with hotels, restaurants, and entertainment centers often serving as integrated resorts. Online gambling platforms are also gaining popularity, with options for Card on Delivery, Cash on Delivery, and Pre-Delivery Online Payment. Mobile phones and emerging technologies like Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrency are transforming the industry. Sports betting is a significant segment, with a house edge that can be as low as 1-3%. Gaming technology continues to evolve, with innovations in areas like Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality enhancing the player experience. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Type Land-based Casino Gaming Online Casino Gaming Product Slot Machines Lottery Ticket Machines Electronic Roulette Multiplayer Game Stations Gaming Servers Geography North America APAC Europe South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company 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/casino-gaming-market-to-grow-by-usd-43-3-billion-2024-2028-rising-customer-spending-boosts-growth-ai-driving-market-transformation---technavio-302315570.html SOURCE Technavio © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON, DC – President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that prominent D.C. lawyer Mark Paoletta will return to the White House as general counsel of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under returning Director Russ Vought, the tip of the spear for reversing the direction of federal regulations and spending, building the border wall, and implementing recommendations from Elon and Vivek’s DOGE to overhaul the federal government. “Mark is a brilliant and tenacious lawyer, who worked tirelessly to advance my Agenda in the First Term,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “As OMB GC in my First Administration, Mark led the charge to identify funding to build the Southern Border Wall, and worked with then-OMB Director Russ Vought to rein in woke and weaponized Government spending. Trump noted that Paoletta is currently a partner at the law firm Schaerr Jaffe and a senior fellow at Vought’s nonprofit organization, the Center for Renewing America. Paoletta is widely regarded as one of the toughest lawyers in Washington, a battle-hardened political veteran of over 30 years. That started as a junior lawyer in the White House Counsel’s Office during the Bush 41 years (1989-1993), where a young Paoletta ended up as the primary workhorse on the confirmation of Justice Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court. Thomas and Paoletta have been close friends ever since, and Paoletta’s success in the Thomas fight in 1991 made him a go-to for Republican White Houses in judicial confirmation fights. An unflinching conservative who is among the most vocal supporters of Trump’s MAGA agenda, Paoletta is embraced both in elite law circles and in the Federalist Society, while also celebrated among grassroots activists and anti-establishment groups. During the Clinton years, Paoletta led dozens of investigations for the Republican-controlled House, gaining a reputation as a no-holds-barred Doberman when teeing up subpoenas and planning congressional hearings. He then went to the private sector as a partner at a major law firm, DLA Piper, where he was highly sought after by organizations and corporate executives who had to deal with Congress, especially for those being dragged into confrontational hearings by Democrats. Paoletta returned to the White House when Trump was first elected, serving as counsel for the vice president and then as general counsel at OMB. Also while serving in the Trump White House, Paoletta played a major role in confirming two of Trump’s Supreme Court appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, and well as scores of lower-court nominees. During his tenure at OMB, as Trump noted, Paoletta crafted the legal strategy that successfully directed billions of dollars to begin construction of Trump’s border wall even while congressional Democrats were blocking appropriations for that signature Trump issue, designating funding from the military construction budget and also interdicted drug money. Vought acted on Paoletta’s legal analysis, and once wall funding began flowing from OMB, Democrats couldn’t hold the middle of their opposition to the wall. Billions more were then explicitly appropriated by Congress, and the Trump administration built hundreds of miles of wall. Vought also took to social media yesterday, posting that he “could not be happier” with Paoletta’s return to OMB, and advising everyone to, “Buckle. Up.” OMB is the operations center of the White House, and is one of the most powerful actors in government, though most Americans have never heard of it and even many inside the Beltway do not understand how it works. OMB approval is required for all changes in federal regulations. It develops the president’s budget each year, controls the dispersing of all federal funding after Congress passes its annual spending bills, and is the clearinghouse for countless governmental processes. And OMB will be regularly in the news over the next couple years as it implements recommendations from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Rather than a literal department, DOGE will actually be a presidential advisory commission, serving as an ideas factory to revolutionize the size, scope, cost, and functional efficiency of the federal government. As Trump decides which recommendations to adopt, Vought’s OMB – including Paoletta’s Office of General Counsel with more than 20 lawyers – will have the primary role in implementing those massive changes to how the federal government works, including finding creative legal theories to make many of those changes when Congress cannot muster the will to change current law. While Vought requires Senate confirmation as director and thus cannot be running OMB on Day One, the general counsel position is a direct appointment without the Senate, so Paoletta will be able to get to work on January 20. OMB occupies much of the second floor of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) in the White House campus, with nonstop traffic between its many offices and the West Wing. Given the incoming president’s aggressive agenda, Americans will likely not be waiting long to see big changes, courtesy of the team President Trump is bringing back to OMB with Vought and Paoletta. Breitbart News senior legal contributor Ken Klukowski is a lawyer who served in the White House Office of Management and Budget under Russ Vought and Mark Paoletta. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @kenklukowski .

Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday as traders eyed looming US inflation data and a key European interest rate call amid global political upheaval. After winning numerous records in the weeks since the November 5 US presidential election, US stocks fell for the second straight day as analysts pointed to profit-taking. But Alphabet jumped more than five percent after Google showed off a new quantum computing chip that it described as a significant breakthrough in the field, arguing it could lead to advances in drug discovery, fusion energy and other areas. The Paris stock market retreated as French party leaders gathered at President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee Palace office to chart a route towards a new government. The euro also fell ahead of the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting on Thursday. The ECB is expected to lower interest rates by 25 basis points amid weak eurozone growth. Independent analyst Andreas Lipkow said traders were taking a cautious approach ahead of the ECB meeting. The main US indexes struggled as traders eyed US consumer price inflation (CPI) data due Wednesday, which could play a role in whether the US Federal Reserve decides to cut interest rates next week. On Wall Street, "tomorrow's CPI report is in full focus with a looming rate-decision from the Fed coming," analyst Bret Kenwell of trading platform eToro said in a note. Following recent spending and jobs data "traders have felt even more emboldened to bet on a December rate cut, while the Fed has done little... to quiet that expectation," he added. Earlier, stock markets weighed "concerns that China's economic stimulus measures might not have a long-lasting effect", noted Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell. The growth plan comes as Beijing contemplates Donald Trump's second term in the White House. The US president-elect has indicated he will reignite his hardball trade policies, fueling fears of another standoff between the economic superpowers. The Shanghai stock market ended higher but Hong Kong fell. Seoul's Kospi index rallied more than two percent after tumbling since President Yoon Suk Yeol declared short-lived martial law on December 3. On the corporate front, shares in Stellantis rose around one percent on the Paris stock exchange after the car giant and Chinese manufacturer CATL announced plans for a $4.3-billion factory making electric-vehicle batteries in Spain. Walgreens Boots Alliance soared 17.7 percent following reports that it could be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Boeing jumped 4.5 percent as it announced it was resuming production at two Seattle-area plants that had been shuttered for nearly three months due to a labor strike. New York - Dow: DOWN 0.4 percent at 44,247.83 (close) New York - S&P 500: DOWN 0.3 percent at 6,034.91 (close) New York - Nasdaq Composite: DOWN 0.3 percent at 19,687.24 (close) Paris - CAC 40: DOWN 1.1 percent at 7,394.78 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: DOWN 0.1 percent at 20,329.16 (close) London - FTSE 100: DOWN 0.9 percent at 8,280.36 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 0.5 percent at 20,311.28 (close) Shanghai - Composite: UP 0.6 percent at 3,422.66 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 0.5 percent at 39,367.58 (close) Seoul - Kospi: UP 2.4 percent at 2,417.84 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0529 from $1.0554 on Monday Pound/dollar: UP at $1.2773 from $1.2757 Dollar/yen: UP at 151.92 yen from 151.21 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 82.42 from 82.73 pence West Texas Intermediate: UP 0.1 percent at $68.59 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: UP 0.1 percent at $72.19 per barrel burs-jmb/nro

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 21, 2024-- . ( ) ( ), a leader in AI-first supply chain planning software, today reported its second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results. “Subscription revenues continued to grow, up nine percent year over year in the current quarter, even though we faced a number of headwinds as start dates on a couple of projects pushed out and delayed closing of several late-stage deals in our pipeline,” said Allan Dow, President and CEO of Logility. “While we still expect to secure these opportunities in the current fiscal year, we are revising our revenue guidance to reflect the impact of lower professional services revenue. Our prior guidance for recurring revenue and adjusted EBITDA is unchanged as we remain confident in our ability to grow subscription fees and maintain strong margins.” During Q2’25, the company completed the reclassification (the “Reclassification”) of the Company’s common stock to eliminate its Class B Common Stock. Under the terms of the Reclassification Agreement, each outstanding share of the Company’s Class B Common Stock was exchanged for 1.2 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. In connection with the Reclassification, the Company issued 2,185,904 shares of Class A Common Stock to James C. Edenfield, the beneficial owner of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Class B Shares (the “Class B Shareholder”), pursuant to that certain Reclassification Agreement, dated April 10, 2024 by and between the Company and the Class B Shareholder. In accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, net (loss) earnings per share attributable to common stockholders was reduced by the excess of the fair value of the common shares issued over the carrying amount of the Class B shares surrendered which amounted to $3.8 million or $0.11 per share in the current quarter. The overall financial condition of the Company remains strong, with cash and investments of approximately $84.2 million. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, the Company paid shareholder dividends of approximately $3.7 million. Key Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 highlights: Conference Call Logility will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter fiscal 2025 results and financial outlook today, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm ET. Webcast: A replay of the call will also be accessible via the investor relations page of Logility’s website at . Logility is a market-leading provider of AI-first supply chain management solutions engineered to help organizations build sustainable digital supply chains that improve people’s lives and the world we live in. The company’s approach is designed to reimagine supply chain planning by shifting away from traditional “what happened” processes to an AI-driven strategy that combines the power of humans and machines to predict and be ready for what’s coming. Logility’s fully integrated, end-to-end platform helps clients know faster, turn uncertainty into opportunity, and transform supply chain from a cost center to an engine for growth. With over 550 clients in 80 countries, the company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Learn more at . Logility (the “Company”) includes non-GAAP financial measures (EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share) in the summary financial information provided with this press release as supplemental information relating to its operating results. This financial information is not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP-compliant financial information and may be different from the operating or non-GAAP financial information used by other companies. The Company believes that this presentation of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per share provides useful information to investors regarding certain additional financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations. EBITDA represents GAAP net earnings adjusted for amortization of intangibles, depreciation, interest income & other, net, and income tax expense. Adjusted EBITDA represents GAAP net earnings adjusted for amortization of intangibles, depreciation, interest income & other, net, income tax expense and non-cash stock-based compensation expense. This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ materially from what is anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, continuing U.S. and global economic uncertainty and the timing and degree of business recovery; the irregular pattern of the Company’s revenues; dependence on particular market segments or customers; competitive pressures; market acceptance of the Company’s products and services; technological complexity; undetected software errors; potential product liability or warranty claims; risks associated with new product development; the challenges and risks associated with integration of acquired product lines, companies and services; uncertainty about the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; the Company’s ability to satisfy in a timely manner all Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) required filings and the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations adopted under that Section; as well as a number of other risk factors that could affect the Company’s future performance. For further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the Company’s current Form 10-K and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the SEC. Logility® is a registered trademark of Logility, Inc. Other products mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or service marked by their respective owners. $ 14,522 $ 13,358 9 % $ 29,313 $ 27,121 8 % 73 229 (68 %) 314 518 (39 %) 3,617 4,003 (10 %) 7,487 7,689 (3 %) 7,074 8,100 (13 %) 14,364 16,263 (12 %) 25,286 25,690 (2 %) 51,478 51,591 0 % 4,678 4,607 2 % 9,372 8,824 6 % 2 93 (98 %) 46 165 (72 %) 2,717 2,856 (5 %) 5,413 5,916 (9 %) 1,380 1,733 (20 %) 2,670 3,428 (22 %) 8,777 9,289 (6 %) 17,501 18,333 (5 %) 16,509 16,401 1 % 33,977 33,258 2 % 4,347 4,269 2 % 8,711 8,518 2 % 5,085 5,313 (4 %) 10,721 11,044 (3 %) 5,850 5,461 7 % 11,283 10,922 3 % 191 129 48 % 382 153 150 % 15,473 15,172 2 % 31,097 30,637 2 % 1,036 1,229 (16 %) 2,880 2,621 10 % 1,180 (577 ) 2,314 1,310 77 % 2,216 652 240 % 5,194 3,931 32 % 478 31 1442 % 1,403 696 102 % $ 1,738 $ 621 180 % $ 3,791 $ 3,235 17 % $ - $ 1,742 - $ - $ 1,876 (100 %) $ 1,738 $ 2,363 (26 %) $ 3,791 $ 5,111 (26 %) $ (2,018 ) $ 4,105 (149 %) $ 35 $ 6,987 (99 %) $ 0.05 $ 0.02 150 % $ 0.11 $ 0.09 22 % - 0.05 - - 0.05 - (0.11 ) - - (0.11 ) - - $ (0.06 ) $ 0.07 $ - $ 0.14 $ 0.05 $ 0.02 150 % $ 0.11 $ 0.09 22 % - 0.05 - - 0.05 - (0.11 ) - - (0.11 ) - - $ (0.06 ) $ 0.07 $ - $ 0.14 (100 %) 33,555 34,071 33,420 34,113 33,555 34,094 33,420 34,127 $ 1,036 $ 1,229 (16 %) $ 2,880 $ 2,621 10 % Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 850 795 7 % 1,700 1,028 65 % Stock-based compensation 1,609 1,580 2 % 3,195 3,125 2 % 3,495 3,604 (3 %) 7,775 6,774 15 % 14 % 14 % 15 % 13 % $ 1,738 $ 621 180 % $ 3,791 $ 3,235 17 % Income Tax Expense 478 31 1442 % 1,403 696 102 % Interest Income (Loss) & Other, Net (1,180 ) 577 (305 %) (2,314 ) (1,310 ) 77 % Amortization of intangibles 852 899 (5 %) 1,711 1,270 35 % Depreciation 316 378 (16 %) 644 738 (13 %) 2,204 2,506 (12 %) 5,235 4,629 13 % Stock-based compensation 1,609 1,580 2 % 3,195 3,125 2 % $ 3,813 $ 4,086 (7 %) $ 8,430 $ 7,754 9 % 9 % 10 % 10 % 9 % 15 % 16 % 16 % 15 % $ 1,738 $ 621 180 % $ 3,791 $ 3,235 17 % Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (4) 719 757 (5 %) 1,423 846 68 % Stock-based compensation (4) 1,362 1,505 (10 %) 2,678 2,572 4 % $ 3,819 $ 2,883 32 % $ 7,892 $ 6,653 19 % $ 0.11 $ 0.08 38 % $ 0.24 $ 0.19 26 % $ 0.05 $ 0.02 150 % $ 0.11 $ 0.09 22 % 0.02 0.02 0 % 0.05 0.02 150 % 0.04 0.04 0 % 0.08 0.08 0 % $ 0.11 $ 0.08 38 % $ 0.24 $ 0.19 26 % $ 659 $ 666 (1 %) $ 1,318 $ 874 51 % 191 129 48 % 382 154 148 % $ 850 $ 795 7 % $ 1,700 $ 1,028 65 % $ 90 $ 83 8 % $ 179 $ 161 11 % 192 166 16 % 374 339 10 % 366 381 (4 %) 682 728 (6 %) 961 950 1 % 1,960 1,897 3 % $ 1,609 $ 1,580 2 % $ 3,195 $ 3,125 2 % 15.4 % 4.7 % 16.3 % 17.7 % 21.0 % 21.1 % 15.4 % 17.2 % 16.3 % 19.0 % $ 44,589 $ 59,512 39,631 24,261 16,296 28,043 789 296 17,085 28,339 6,423 6,584 107,728 118,696 5,190 5,554 - 11 45,782 45,782 8,868 10,567 9,011 7,588 3,924 4,246 $ 180,503 $ 192,444 $ 762 $ 1,248 3,060 2,805 3,705 3,657 3,511 5,012 38,057 47,621 49,095 60,343 1,313 1,620 50,408 61,963 130,095 130,481 $ 180,503 $ 192,444 $ (7,321 ) $ 6,436 - 1,618 (7,321 ) 8,054 (280 ) (490 ) - (25,032 ) (280 ) (25,522 ) - 1,825 (280 ) (23,697 ) (7,322 ) (7,514 ) - 246 - (4,814 ) (7,322 ) (12,082 ) (14,923 ) (27,725 ) 59,512 90,696 $ 44,589 $ 62,971 View source version on : CONTACT: Kevin Liu (626) 424-1535 KEYWORD: GEORGIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT TRANSPORT RETAIL SOURCE: Logility Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. 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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa's teammates have used words like “commanding” and “lights out” to describe the way he has played recently. The quarterback has had one of the best stretches of his career since he returned from a concussion in Week 8, keeping alive the playoff hopes for the Miami Dolphins. Tagovailoa threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns — including the winning TD in overtime — to lead Miami to the victory against Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets on Sunday. With the win, the Dolphins (6-7) have the same record as Indianapolis, and they two games back of Denver (8-5) for the final AFC wild card. “I don’t think two years ago this game occurs,” coach Mike McDaniel said Sunday of Tagovailoa. “He continues to get better. ... It’s a lot of work, and all of his work is paying off because he’s a naturally gifted quarterback, not only the skill sets but people gravitate towards him. He makes people better. That’s an incredibly important part of that position.” After an up-close look at the way Tagovailoa operates Miami's offense by throwing with anticipation, Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich called him one of the fastest processors in the NFL. Tagovailoa's teammates had just as much praise about his impact. “He’s been playing lights out. He’s been a great leader for this team, not only on offense but also for defense, getting those guys going," wide receiver Tyreek Hill said. "We’ve just got to follow him, man, like follow his standard because the standard is the standard, and he’s been playing at a high level and guys around him just got to match it.” The numbers back up Hill's words: Sunday was Tagovailoa's third straight 300-yard passing performance, joining Dan Marino as the only quarterbacks in Dolphins history to record three consecutive games with that many yards. Tagovailoa entered Sunday's game with a league-best 74.5% completion rate. He recorded his seventh straight game with a completion rate of 70% or better, tying the third-longest streak in NFL history. Going back to Week 10 against the Rams, Tagovailoa has attempted 184 passes without throwing an interception, which is the second-longest streak in his career, and he has thrown at least one touchdown pass in 34 of his last 35 games. He was 6 for 7 for 67 yards on the Dolphins' winning touchdown drive Sunday, which he capped with a 10-yard throw to tight end Jonnu Smith. “He was commanding," receiver Jaylen Waddle said. “He really made sure we didn’t kill ourselves with penalties. He wanted everybody to lock in and just hone in on the details. That’s was big. He came through, made big plays, was calm in the pocket, o-line had great protection, he delivered the ball.” What's working A big part of Tagovailoa's growth has been his ability to not force plays down the field that aren't there. Unlike earlier in his career, he is much more willing to take checkdowns or dump the ball off to running back De'Von Achane or the tight end Smith, who have been excellent this season at gaining yards after the catch. What needs help Third down continues to pose problems for the Dolphins. Miami converted just 1 of 9 third-down attempts and are 9 of 35 on third downs in its last three games. Stock up Receivers Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill. Hill had his first 100-yard receiving game since the opener with 115 yards on 10 catches. With his 4-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, Hill has a TD catch in four of the past five games. Waddle caught nine passes for 99 yards that gave him 4,085 in his career — the most in a player's first four seasons in Dolphins history. Stock down The secondary, which allowed a combined 223 yards by Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams and 339 yards passing from Aaron Rodgers. It was just the second time this season that Miami's defense has allowed more than 300 yards passing. There were also several instances of miscommunication in the secondary. Injuries LT Terron Armstead was limited to just five snaps because of a knee injury that he's been dealing with for weeks. Armstead was visibly frustrated when he came out of the game and was replaced by rookie Patrick Paul. ... LB Anthony Walker Jr. appeared to re-aggravate a hamstring injury that happened last week. Key number 0 — The number of times Tagovailoa was hit Sunday on 47 pass attempts. Next steps Three of Miami's final four games are on the road, starting at Houston on Sunday. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Alanis Thames, The Associated Press

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Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday as traders eyed looming US inflation data and a key European interest rate call amid global political upheaval. After winning numerous records in the weeks since the November 5 US presidential election, US stocks fell for the second straight day as analysts pointed to profit-taking. But Alphabet jumped more than five percent after Google showed off a new quantum computing chip that it described as a significant breakthrough in the field, arguing it could lead to advances in drug discovery, fusion energy and other areas. The Paris stock market retreated as French party leaders gathered at President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee Palace office to chart a route towards a new government. The euro also fell ahead of the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting on Thursday. The ECB is expected to lower interest rates by 25 basis points amid weak eurozone growth. Independent analyst Andreas Lipkow said traders were taking a cautious approach ahead of the ECB meeting. The main US indexes struggled as traders eyed US consumer price inflation (CPI) data due Wednesday, which could play a role in whether the US Federal Reserve decides to cut interest rates next week. On Wall Street, "tomorrow's CPI report is in full focus with a looming rate-decision from the Fed coming," analyst Bret Kenwell of trading platform eToro said in a note. Following recent spending and jobs data "traders have felt even more emboldened to bet on a December rate cut, while the Fed has done little... to quiet that expectation," he added. Earlier, stock markets weighed "concerns that China's economic stimulus measures might not have a long-lasting effect", noted Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell. The growth plan comes as Beijing contemplates Donald Trump's second term in the White House. The US president-elect has indicated he will reignite his hardball trade policies, fueling fears of another standoff between the economic superpowers. The Shanghai stock market ended higher but Hong Kong fell. Seoul's Kospi index rallied more than two percent after tumbling since President Yoon Suk Yeol declared short-lived martial law on December 3. On the corporate front, shares in Stellantis rose around one percent on the Paris stock exchange after the car giant and Chinese manufacturer CATL announced plans for a $4.3-billion factory making electric-vehicle batteries in Spain. Walgreens Boots Alliance soared 17.7 percent following reports that it could be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Boeing jumped 4.5 percent as it announced it was resuming production at two Seattle-area plants that had been shuttered for nearly three months due to a labor strike. New York - Dow: DOWN 0.4 percent at 44,247.83 (close) New York - S&P 500: DOWN 0.3 percent at 6,034.91 (close) New York - Nasdaq Composite: DOWN 0.3 percent at 19,687.24 (close) Paris - CAC 40: DOWN 1.1 percent at 7,394.78 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: DOWN 0.1 percent at 20,329.16 (close) London - FTSE 100: DOWN 0.9 percent at 8,280.36 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 0.5 percent at 20,311.28 (close) Shanghai - Composite: UP 0.6 percent at 3,422.66 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 0.5 percent at 39,367.58 (close) Seoul - Kospi: UP 2.4 percent at 2,417.84 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0529 from $1.0554 on Monday Pound/dollar: UP at $1.2773 from $1.2757 Dollar/yen: UP at 151.92 yen from 151.21 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 82.42 from 82.73 pence West Texas Intermediate: UP 0.1 percent at $68.59 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: UP 0.1 percent at $72.19 per barrel burs-jmb/nro

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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will address a special function to mark the beginning of the year-long celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution on Tuesday. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will also address the function at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan or the old Parliament building. “The tagline for the year-long celebrations would be ‘Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman’,” Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters here on Sunday. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution at the Central Hall on November 26, 1949. The Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950. A commemorative coin and a stamp will be released on the occasion, besides copies of the Constitution in Sanskrit and Maithili. Two books — “Making of the Constitution: A Glimpse” and “Making of the Constitution and its Glorious Journey” — will also be released, besides a booklet dedicated to the illustrations in the Constitution. People in India and abroad will also read the Preamble to the Constitution along with the president, Rijiju said. Apart from the Central Hall, special programmes would be held by governors, lieutenant governors and chief ministers in states and Union territories. Rijiju said panchayats have been asked to take out Samvidhan Swabhiman Yatras from April 14 to April 28 next year to propagate the contribution of B R Ambedkar to the making of the Constitution. “The yatras must be organised in villages with high density of SC/ST populations and main villages in every panchayat,” a statement issued by the parliamentary affairs ministry said.

lol646 vom Debbie Nelson, the single mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his hit song lyrics, has died. She was 69. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Debbie Nelson, the single mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his hit song lyrics, has died. She was 69. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Debbie Nelson, the single mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his hit song lyrics, has died. She was 69. Eminem’s longtime representative Dennis Dennehy confirmed Nelson’s death in an email on Tuesday. He did not provide a cause of death, although Nelson had battled lung cancer. Nelson’s fraught relationship with her son, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, has been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star. Eminem has disparaged his mother in songs such as the 2002 single “Cleaning Out My Closet.” Eminem sings: “Witnessin’ your mama poppin’ prescription pills in the kitchen. ... My whole life I was made to believe I was sick when I wasn’t.” In lyrics from his Oscar-winning hit “Lose Yourself” from the movie “8 Mile,” his feelings seem to have simmered, referencing his “mom’s spaghetti.” The song went on to win best rap song at the 2004 Grammy Awards. Nelson brought and settled a pair of defamation lawsuits over Eminem’s statements about her in magazines and on radio talk shows. In her 2008 book, “My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem,” she attempted to set the record straight by providing readers details about the rapper’s early life, writing that Eminem had forgotten the good times they had. “Marshall and I were so close that friends and relatives commented that it was as if the umbilical cord had never been cut,” she wrote. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. In 2004, she was dragged from her car on Eight Mile Road, the street in a Detroit suburb made famous by “8 Mile,” by a 16-year-old who was later sentenced to more than four years in prison. She suffered bruises and a broken foot. The highly acclaimed rapper Eminem won for best hip hop act at the 2024 MTV EMAs and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. He announced last month that he was going to be a grandfather, saying his daughter Hailie Jade is pregnant by way of a touching music video that is a tribute to their relationship. ___ The story has been updated to correct that Eminem announced in October that he was going to be a grandfather, not last month. Advertisement Advertisement

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Gerard Karam, central Pennsylvania’s top federal prosecutor since June 2022, said Thursday that he will resign effective Jan. 10. Karam did not offer a reason, but the move is typical for the 93 United States attorneys around the nation, who are political appointees, upon the change in a presidency. Donald J. Trump, a Republican, will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20. Karam, a partner at a law firm in Scranton who had served as chief public defender of Lackawanna County earlier in his career, was appointed by President Joe Biden, a Democrat. It was his first tour of duty as a prosecutor. He succeeded David Freed in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, a jurisdiction that covers 33 counties in central and northeastern Pennsylvania. (Two career prosecutors served as interim U.S. Attorney for the middle district in the period between Freed’s resignation and Karam’s appointment.) With Karam’s departure, first assistant John Gurganus will take over leadership of the Middle District office as per federal law until Trump names a permanent replacement and the U.S. Senate confirms the choice. A U.S. Attorney and his or her staff brings criminal charges against those who commit federal crimes within their district. Though many Republicans have accused the Justice Department of having been weaponized and politicized under the Biden administration, those claims have most often been directed at the department’s top leadership. All U.S. attorneys, however, do serve at the whim of the president. In February 2021, incoming President Biden asked for the resignations of all but two of the then-sitting U.S. attorneys. In a release announcing his resignation Thursday, Karam said: “As a son of a police officer, being appointed United States Attorney in my home district has been an honor of a lifetime. “I am grateful... for the career attorneys, professional staff and the dedicated law enforcement officers who work honestly, diligently and with the utmost good faith to keep our citizens safe, apply the rule of law equally and to protect the civil rights of our citizens. It has been a true privilege to serve alongside these impressive and committed individuals.” Karam, 63, lives in Dickson City in Lackawanna County. The son of a career Scranton police officer, he is a graduate of St. Joseph’s University and Loyola University School of Law. No information was immediately available for this report on Karam’s future plans. ©2024 Advance Local Media LLC. Visit pennlive.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is “alert” and conscious after being taken off the field on a stretcher during the team's 1-0 win at Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday, manager Julen Lopetegui said. The game was delayed for around eight minutes as Fabianski received treatment on the field at St Mary's Stadium. The 39-year-old Polish goalkeeper was hurt in a collision from a corner and was replaced by Alphonse Areola in the 36th minute. Southampton 'keeper Aaron Ramsdale had run the length of the field to check on Fabianski amid worrying scenes. Fabianski was then greeted by applause as he was taken off with an oxygen mask on, but did not need to go to the hospital. “He had one big knock around the head, around the neck and he was not very sure about his actions. Fortunately the news is he is talking, he is alert, he is conscious,” Lopetegui said. “I talk with him. The doctors say that he feels better and well. I am positive with him. He showed he more or less recovered his sense. I am not afraid. We feared but now he is better and it is a positive feeling because we were very worried.” West Ham, which also saw defender Max Kilman go off in the first half, scored through Jarrod Bowen in the 59th. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated PressTimeline: Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024

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Road weariness preceded the holiday break for the Kings and now their rest will come to an abrupt close as they hit the ice for a rare pair of consecutive home games in which they’ll host their arch nemeses Saturday and a fellow “Expansion Six” franchise Sunday. First up, it’ll be the Edmonton Oilers, who took the crown of the hottest team in the NHL from the Kings as they vaulted from fifth to second in the Pacific Division in two and a half weeks’ time. Then, the Kings will welcome the Philadelphia Flyers, who still play on Broad Street but have been decidedly less bullyish of late, having dropped four of their past five decisions to slip back into the mushy middle of the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers most recently lost to the rival Pittsburgh Penguins by a 7-3 score, the same count that the Kings beat them by on Dec. 19 in Philly. For the Kings’ part, they wrapped up their second seven-game road trip of the season Sunday, finishing with the same 3-2-2 mark they did on their season-opening swing. They rallied for a point in Nashville and then endured a regulation defeat in Washington after what Capitals goalie Logan Thompson described as a “playoff-style game” concluded the Kings’ journey with losses on back-to-back dates. “I thought (the trip) wasn’t bad. We battled back in Nashville to get a point, which was good to get a point after coming into the third [period] down two,” defenseman Mikey Anderson told reporters. “Overall, you’re proud of the effort. All in all, it wasn’t a terrible road trip.” Phillip Danault missed that finale but participated fully in Friday’s practice, per Hockey Royalty’s Russell Morgan, who also reported that Trevor Moore and Trevor Lewis skated in red non-contact jerseys. Danault missed just one game while Moore has been out for the past five. Already missing top defender Drew Doughty, the Kings will need every healthy hand on deck this weekend. While Philly’s Travis Konecny and Matvei Michkov will present challenges Sunday, Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl and captain Connor McDavid entered Friday’s slate of games tied for the second-longest active scoring streak (nine games) while having the two most prolific surges. Draisaitl’s 20 points and McDavid’s 18 over the past nine games have helped the Oilers to an 8-1-0 record in those outings as part of an 11-2-0 display that’s propelled them above the Kings as well as the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers have allowed three or fewer goals in 12 of their past 13 games, falling 6-5 to the Florida Panthers in a rematch of last season’s Stanley Cup Final after their only other loss in that span came 1-0 to Pacific-topping Vegas. Both McDavid and Draisaitl have turned in a four-point performance during their active scoring sprees. Zach Hyman has returned to form, piling up 10 of his 13 goals this season in his past nine games. Former Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson had a goal and an assist in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Ottawa, which marked his third game back from a lower-body injury. Edmonton has eliminated the Kings from three straight postseasons, with special teams taking on an outsized role, particularly last spring when the Oilers were all but automatic on the power play and were perfect on the penalty kill. The Kings entered the finale of their road trip in an 0-for-10 funk but converted on the power play for their only goal against Washington, while the Oilers have had a top-five power play since Dec. 1, cranking at a 30.8% clip with the extra man. Edmonton at Kings When: 1 p.m. Saturday Where: Crypto.com Arena How to watch: FDSNW Philadelphia at Kings When: 6 p.m. Sunday Where: Crypto.com Arena How to watch: FDSNW

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Should AI be used to resurrect extinct species like the Neanderthal? | Mohammad HosseiniPublished 4:38 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024 By Staff Reports If you’re wondering about the best ATS wager to make among the 16 NFL matchups in Week 13, we’re going with the Chargers at -1.5. Don’t stop there, though — see below, because we have lots more tips, which you could take advantage of in a parlay. Catch every NFL touchdown with NFL RedZone on Fubo. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There were two recent articles published, one titled “Corvallis looks to drum up millions for facilities project” (Dec. 19) and “Albany residents decry solutions that would usher in more affordable housing” (Dec. 21). I would like to provide a viewpoint of how these two issues are related. The Corvallis article basically details the quandary of how to fund a new city hall complex with a price tag of $189 million. It lists three options for funding the project: new revenue sources, expanding existing revenue and freeing up existing revenue. One important thing highlighted was identifying the revenue sources that do not require voter approval. This is important because it seems the city and some council members recognize that many in the community are not supportive of more taxes and fees. Missing from the discussion is how much revenue the city of Corvallis has lost in handing out 30-year property tax exemptions for affordable housing. More on that later. People are also reading... Two Albany residents killed in Linn County crash Oregon State celebrates Murphy's arrival while Washington State loses coach, quarterback Albany shelter faces federal lawsuit as whistleblower faces homelessness Group wants to make Corvallis downtown more sophisticated Group wants to make Corvallis downtown more sophisticated Oregon port contractor praises Hitler, uses slurs — and now officials face a quandary Family of hit-and-run victim seeks closure, clues that will lead to driver As I See It: The people of Benton County deserve leadership that promotes dialogue Oregon State men head to the beaches of Hawaii looking to keep momentum going Corvallis looks to drum up millions for facilities project Albany man indicted in attempted murder case Brownsville swears in new councilors, conservative sweep complete New Corvallis playground welcomes children with disabilities Albany police say sex offender tried enrolling in high school Albany man suspected of stealing flatbed trailer, crashing into minivan The article on Albany details the Dec. 11 City Council meeting where individuals like myself spoke opposed to both an excise tax on construction and a 20-year tax exemption for new affordable housing projects. While city staff can estimate how much money they would steal with a construction excise tax, they are unable to put a dollar figure on the lost revenue from a 20-year property tax exemption. The city has no idea how that future revenue shortfall would be made up. As an Albany resident and business owner, this greatly concerns me, as I believe it should concern every Albany taxpayer. Now here is the tie-in of these two issues. Corvallis previously enacted both a construction excise tax and 30-year property tax exemption to incentivize affordable housing. But as I warned back in December of 2022 , this scam is really creating “subsidized” housing and a future financial disaster. I estimated that a single project could cost the city $10 million to $15 million over 30 years in lost revenue. How ironic that Corvallis is now trying to figure out how to fund a new city hall. I question whether they even know how much revenue they have forfeited on projects with the 30-year property tax exemption. My warning to Albany was to not go down this same rabbit hole. The idea that Albany has to follow Corvallis’ lead and enact every tax and policy is absurd. Some people live in Albany because they cannot afford to live in Corvallis. Enacting the same policies, taxes and fees that increase the cost of housing in Albany is not beneficial to those coming to Albany in search of more affordable housing. We can disagree on the actual amount of lost revenue. The reality is there’s no cap on the number of projects that the city will give a property tax exemption to. Portland does not have an actual cost of the revenue they have lost on their 10-year property tax exemption for affordable housing, but it estimates it is between $129 million to $135 million on just the current projects. Past history in Albany reveals a city council that mostly rubber stamps every proposal that city staff present. This needs to change. Why is it that city employees (who are not elected) are able to decide which issues are socially pressing and then formulate their “solution” to said problem(s) with the result always involving more taxpayer money? This grows government and the need for more people to manage said programs. I hope this is a wakeup call because from what I see — the new affordability crisis is the cost of government. John Robinson Albany businessman John Robinson is a general contractor involved in residential remodeling and building activities. Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!

A £750 Moncler coat and £100 off Nike trainers - the best of the Trafford Centre Boxing Day sales 2024Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks associated with them. The complaint, which was filed last week in federal court, focuses on a cluster of 13 facilities in northeastern Maryland operated by Delaware-based W.L. Gore & Associates. It alleges the company polluted the air and water around its facilities with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances , jeopardizing the health of surrounding communities while raking in profits. The lawsuit adds to other claims filed in recent years, including a class action on behalf of Cecil County residents in 2023 demanding Gore foot the bill for water filtration systems, medical bills and other damages associated with decades of harmful pollution in the largely rural community. “PFAS are linked to cancer, weakened immune systems, and can even harm the ability to bear children,” Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said in a statement. “It is unacceptable for any company to knowingly contaminate our drinking water with these toxins, putting Marylanders at risk of severe health conditions.” Gore spokesperson Donna Leinwand Leger said the company is “surprised by the Maryland Attorney General’s decision to initiate legal action, particularly in light of our proactive and intensive engagement with state regulators over the past two years.” “We have been working with Maryland, employing the most current, reliable science and technology to assess the potential impact of our operations and guide our ongoing, collaborative efforts to protect the environment,” the company said in a statement, noting a Dec. 18 report that contains nearly two years of groundwater testing results. But attorney Philip Federico, who represents plaintiffs in the class action and other lawsuits against Gore, called the company’s efforts “too little, much too late.” In the meantime, he said, residents are continuing to suffer — one of his clients was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. “It’s typical corporate environmental contamination,” he said. “They’re in no hurry to fix the problem.” The synthetic chemicals are especially harmful because they’re nearly indestructible and can build up in various environments, including the human body. In addition to cancers and immune system problems, exposure to certain levels of PFAS has been linked to increased cholesterol levels, reproductive health issues and developmental delays in children, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Gore leaders failed to warn people living near its Maryland facilities about the potential impacts, hoping to protect their corporate image and avoid liability, according to the state’s lawsuit. The result has been “a toxic legacy for generations to come,” the lawsuit alleges. Since the chemicals are already in the local environment, protecting residents now often means installing complex and expensive water filtration systems. People with private wells have found highly elevated levels of dangerous chemicals in their water, according to the class action lawsuit. The Maryland facilities are located in a rural area just across the border from Delaware, where Gore has become a longtime fixture in the community. The company, which today employs more than 13,000 people, was founded in 1958 after Wilbert Gore left the chemical giant DuPont to start his own business. Its profile rose with the development of Gore-Tex , a lightweight waterproof material created by stretching polytetrafluoroethylene, which is better known by the brand name Teflon that’s used to coat nonstick pans. The membrane within Gore-Tex fabric has billions of pores that are smaller than water droplets, making it especially effective for outdoor gear. The state’s complaint traces Gore’s longstanding relationship with DuPont , arguing that information about the chemicals' dangers was long known within both companies as they sought to keep things quiet and boost profits. It alleges that as early as 1961, DuPont scientists knew the chemical caused adverse liver reactions in rats and dogs. DuPont has faced widespread litigation in recent years. Along with two spinoff companies, it announced a $1.18 billion deal last year to resolve complaints of polluting many U.S. drinking water systems with forever chemicals. The Maryland lawsuit seeks to hold Gore responsible for costs associated with the state’s ongoing investigations and cleanup efforts, among other damages. State oversight has ramped up following litigation from residents alleging their drinking water was contaminated. Until then, the company operated in Cecil County with little scrutiny. Gore announced in 2014 that it had eliminated perfluorooctanoic acid from the raw materials used to create Gore-Tex. But it’s still causing long-term impacts because it persists for so long in the environment, attorneys say. Over the past two years, Gore has hired an environmental consulting firm to conduct testing in the area and provided bottled water and water filtration systems to residents near certain Maryland facilities, according to a webpage describing its efforts. Recent testing of drinking water at residences near certain Gore sites revealed perfluorooctanoic acid levels well above what the EPA considers safe, according to state officials. Attorneys for the state acknowledged Gore’s ongoing efforts to investigate and address the problem but said the company needs to step up and be a better neighbor. “While we appreciate Gore’s limited investigation to ascertain the extent of PFAS contamination around its facilities, much more needs to be done to protect the community and the health of residents,” Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain said in a statement. “We must remove these forever chemicals from our natural resources urgently, and we expect responsible parties to pay for this remediation.”As science continues its evolution, discoveries and technologies can act like a master key that open doors leading to novel advancements. Artificial intelligence is one such key, making innovations possible by solving complex problems, automating tasks and enabling research that would have been impossible, or very time-consuming, without it. Mohammad Hosseini But do we want to do research on all topics, and shall we try the AI master key on every door? To explore this question, let’s consider the use of AI by genomics experts as an example. In recent years, genomics experts have added unbelievable depth to what we know about the world and ourselves. For example, genetics researchers have revealed facts about when certain animals and plants were domesticated. In another example, researchers used DNA from 30,000-year-old permafrost to create fertile samples of a plant called narrow-leafed campion. Importantly, genetic engineering has facilitated extraordinary advances in the treatment of complicated conditions, such as sickle-cell anemia. Thanks to AI, we are witnessing a dramatic increase in the pace and scalability of genomic exploration. But given the risks and possible consequences of AI use in science, should we rush headlong into using AI in all kinds of projects? One relevant example is research on Neanderthals, our closest relatives, who lived about 40,000 years ago. Neanderthals have been studied for several years now through genetic investigation of their fossils and their DNA. Genetic engineering can potentially use ancient DNA and genome editing methods to re-create a Neanderthal or aspects of a Neanderthal’s genetics and physiology. To do this, scientists could start by figuring out the DNA sequence of a Neanderthal by comparing it with the DNA of modern humans, because they are closely related. Then, scientists could use the gene-editing tool known as CRISPR to swap out parts of human DNA with Neanderthal DNA. This process would require a lot of trial and error and might not succeed soon. But based on what we know about genetics, if something is possible, AI can help make it happen faster, cheaper and with less effort. Scientists are excited about these developments because they could facilitate new discoveries and open up many research opportunities in genetic research. With or without AI, research on Neanderthals will proceed. But the extraordinary power of AI could give the final push to these discoveries and facilitate this kind of resurrection. At that point, the scientific community must develop norms and guidelines about how to treat these resurrected beings with dispositions very similar to humans. We would need to carefully consider their rights and well-being almost in the same way as when humans are involved and not as research subjects or artifacts of scientific curiosity. These ethical issues are discussed in more detail in a new paper published in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence. A more holistic question to consider is: Should we prioritize the use of resource-intensive AI, researchers’ time and public funds to resurrect extinct beings? Or should we invest these resources into conserving species that are critically endangered today to prevent biodiversity from more degradation? Hosseini is an assistant professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He wrote this for The Chicago Tribune . Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!None

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Autodesk Inc. (ADSK) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $275 million. The San Francisco-based company said it had net income of $1.27 per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, were $2.17 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.11 per share. The design software company posted revenue of $1.57 billion in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.56 billion. For the current quarter ending in January, Autodesk expects its per-share earnings to range from $2.10 to $2.16. The company said it expects revenue in the range of $1.62 billion to $1.64 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter. Autodesk expects full-year earnings in the range of $8.29 to $8.35 per share, with revenue ranging from $5.9 billion to $5.98 billion. Autodesk shares have risen 30% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P's 500 index has risen 26%. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $317.09, a climb of 57% in the last 12 months. This story was generated by Automated Insights ( http://automatedinsights.com/ap ) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ADSK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ADSKNew Credit Card launched, Lifetime free and no joining fees

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Power Nickel Inc. (TSXV: PNPN) New 52-Week High's Amid Breakthrough Discoveries and Strategic Growth see more stocks inside.... 12-12-2024 10:12 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire Shares of Power Nickel Inc. (TSXV: PNPN) (OTCQB: PNPNF) surged to new 52-week highs this week, reaching $0.97 in Canada and $0.69 in the US, reflecting gains of 24.32% and 23.31%, respectively, over the last five trading days. With trading volume continuing to rise, investor confidence is strengthening around the company's strategic advancements and promising exploration results. Advancing Canada's Top Polymetallic Discovery Power Nickel is spearheading the development of the NISK Project, a polymetallic discovery near Nemaska, Quebec, targeting high-value deposits of nickel, copper, gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Polymetallic mines are among the most valuable in the world due to their mix of critical and precious metals. According to the 2023 NI43-101 report, the Nisk Main and Lion Zones showcase significant mineral potential, with the Lion Zone's strike now extended to 550 meters through continued drilling success. Strategic Growth and Industry Leadership In addition to exploration advancements, Power Nickel has completed the spin-out of its Golden Ivan property and Chilean exploration assets into Chilean Metals Inc., a move approved by shareholders and courts. As part of this initiative, Power Nickel shareholders will receive dividend shares in Chilean Metals Inc., allowing them to benefit directly from the growth of this new entity. The company has also added Jon Christian Evensen as a Strategic Advisor, a move aimed at further value creation for shareholders. His expertise is expected to enhance the company's focus on unlocking the full potential of its NISK Project and other assets. Reshaping the Mining Sector Power Nickel's recent success highlights the untapped potential of undervalued mining stocks, signaling a shift in the industry as these companies bring attention to critical resources essential for the global transition to clean energy. The exploration efforts at NISK and the Lion Zone underscore the company's ability to capitalize on rising demand for critical metals such as nickel and copper, alongside the enduring appeal of precious metals. A Bright Future for Power Nickel Investors As Power Nickel continues to break new ground with its polymetallic discoveries, its stock performance and strategic moves have positioned the company as a key player in reshaping the mining sector. Investors are encouraged to stay tuned as the company builds momentum, with its shares setting new benchmarks and exploration efforts uncovering valuable opportunities in Canada and beyond. With its focus on delivering shareholder value and advancing high-grade projects, Power Nickel Inc. is quickly becoming one of the most exciting stocks in the precious metals and critical minerals market. Bonus: Other Companies to Watch: Innovation and Growth in Focus Several innovative companies, alongside Power Nickel Inc. (TSXV: PNPN) (OTCQB: PNPNF), are turning heads this week with transformative initiatives that highlight their potential for growth and industry disruption across technology, energy, healthcare, and biotech sectors. * Palisade Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: PALI): Focused on advancing groundbreaking treatments in gastrointestinal health, Palisade Bio is pushing the boundaries of innovation in healthcare with its pipeline of life-changing therapeutics. * Nuburu Inc. (NYSE: BURU): A leader in industrial blue laser technology, Nuburu is revolutionizing manufacturing and energy applications with cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability. * Kaival Brands Inc. 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Media Contact Company Name: The Street Reports Contact Person: Editor Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=power-nickel-inc-tsxv-pnpn-new-52week-highs-amid-breakthrough-discoveries-and-strategic-growth-see-more-stocks-inside ] Country: United States Website: http://www.thestreetreports.com This release was published on openPR.'Forever Present' campaign revives the iconic A Diamond is Forever tagline and celebrates the diamond dream NEW YORK , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- De Beers Group today launched a new marketing campaign, 'Forever Present', to reinforce desirability for natural diamonds over the key holiday gifting season in the U.S. The campaign sees the return of the iconic 'A Diamond is Forever' tagline following its reintroduction to De Beers' category marketing activities last year. Highlighting a diverse array of gifting opportunities for natural diamonds this holiday season, the campaign celebrates familial, friendship and romantic relationships under the premise that 'natural connections deserve natural diamonds', making them the ideal choice for celebrating special moments with special people. The campaign reinforces the notion that natural diamonds are a store of emotional value that enable precious memories to remain 'forever present'. The campaign features diverse real-life couples, illustrating unforgettable moments and key milestones worth celebrating with the most special people in our lives, bringing the true essence of their relationships to life on screen. Showcasing classic jewellery designs including studs, tennis bracelets, anniversary bands, three-stone rings and solitaire pendants, the campaign speaks to a broad audience of U.S. gift-givers. The campaign will run nationally throughout the U.S. across digital platforms, social media including Instagram and TikTok, and out-of-home including major airports. To enhance its reach and impact and support U.S. independent jewellery retailers, the campaign assets will also be made available free-of-charge to retailers planning to invest in natural diamond marketing this holiday season. Sandrine Conseiller , CEO of De Beers Brands, said: "De Beers' iconic natural diamond category campaigns have shaped desire for natural diamonds over many decades. We're proud to build on this tradition by reviving and refreshing one of our most legendary taglines "A Diamond Is Forever" this holiday season. With a modern sensibility and playful colloquial language, this latest campaign encapsulates the unique qualities of natural diamonds, positioning them as the perfect choice for celebrating life's most cherished milestones." The Forever Present campaign follows the recently launched Worth the Wait campaign, a collaboration between De Beers Group and Signet Jewelers. While Worth the Wait is focused on soon-to-be-engaged Millennial and Gen Z audiences, Forever Present appeals to gift-givers of all ages by showcasing the connection between natural diamonds and creating precious memories with loved ones this holiday season. Retailers interested in learning more about the Forever Present campaign and how they can participate can visit: adiamondisforevermarketing.com . The campaign is featured on @Adiamondisforever on Instagram and TikTok. The Forever Present campaign assets are available to download here . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/de-beers-group-launches-holiday-campaign-for-natural-diamonds-302314554.html SOURCE De Beers Group

Calii Love, the once admired, Instagram-worthy salad bowl chain is expected to return to King Street West this winter. Widely known by locals for its aesthetic poke bowls and nutritious smoothies, the restaurant is going back to its roots and reopening its formerly shuttered locale near Peter Street. First opened in 2016, Calii Love earned loads of attention on social media when artist Sarah Skrlj unveiled her “Angel Wings” mural on the side of the building. Instagram was set ablaze with selfies and pictures coinciding with the hashtag #caliiwings before the restaurant closed in 2021. A post shared by Charlotte Sumian-Hubener (@charlottesumian) Since then, the mural has been vandalized and fenced off while its paint has chipped away. It is currently undetermined if the painting will be fixed up in conjunction with the store’s reopening at 367 King St. W. While Calii Love’s Instagram page suggests the revived location will open in the winter of 2024, a sign on the outside of the building notes it will return in the winter of 2025. Either way, customers could be dining inside once again over the next several weeks. Calii Love currently has one other location down the street at First Canadian Place, which is closed on weekends, according to its website . The chain previously had restaurants in Union Station, Yorkville and at Yonge and Eglinton streets — but those three have all since been shuttered. TorontoToday attempted to reach out to the owners at Calii Love for information on its opening day and whether the mural will be making a comeback, but the restaurant did not provide a reply in time for publishing.India’s former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh remains a remarkable figure in the nation's history. Despite enduring relentless criticism from the Left, he will be celebrated by history as the visionary economist who steered India away from economic collapse in 1991 and paved its path to global prominence. New Delhi: There is an irony in the way history treats its architects. The unassuming figures, often ridiculed or ignored in their time, are the ones who quietly lay the foundations of transformative change. Dr Manmohan Singh, India’s former Prime Minister, stands as a towering example. While his critics from the Left took relentless potshots at him, history will undoubtedly recognise him as the economic architect who saved India from the brink of economic collapse in 1991 and charted its course toward global prominence. The disdain Dr Singh faced from the Left is no secret. Their deep suspicion of liberal economic policies made him an easy target. For them, Dr Singh epitomised everything they opposed — a reformist who embraced market liberalisation, advocated for reduced state intervention, and empowered the private sector. But their antagonism went beyond economic reforms. Their fierce opposition to the India-US nuclear deal during Dr Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister revealed the depths of their ideological rigidity and unwillingness to adapt to a changing world order. The crisis that defined a leader The early 1990s marked one of the darkest periods in India’s economic history. With foreign reserves depleting to perilous levels and the nation teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, India’s economy was in free fall. The Nehruvian socialist model of centralised planning and heavy state control, which the Left continued to champion, had led to stagnation and inefficiency. India needed a lifeline, and that lifeline came in the form of reforms spearheaded by Dr Singh, then Finance Minister under Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao. Dr Singh’s economic reforms — summarised as liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation — were a bold departure from decades of economic orthodoxy. The Indian economy was opened to foreign investments, import restrictions were eased, and monopolistic state control over critical sectors was dismantled. The Left branded these measures as “a betrayal of India’s socialist ideals,” ignoring the harsh reality that without these reforms, India would have descended deeper into poverty and economic irrelevance. Their failure to propose credible alternatives exposed the hollowness of their rhetoric. India-US nuclear deal The Left’s contradictions were further highlighted during Dr Singh’s second term as Prime Minister. Their vehement opposition to the India-US nuclear deal was not just short-sighted but also detrimental to India’s long-term strategic interests. The deal, which ended India’s decades-long nuclear isolation, was a diplomatic masterstroke. It ensured India access to critical nuclear technology and fuel, boosting energy security and strengthening its global standing. But the Left saw it as an “infringement on India’s sovereignty”, framing it as a “capitulation to US interests”. Their obstructionist stance brought the government to the brink of collapse in 2008, with the Left withdrawing support in protest. Yet, Dr Singh’s resolve remained unshaken. He famously stated, “I would rather risk my government than my country’s future.” This bold stance not only secured the deal but also demonstrated his commitment to India’s strategic autonomy. A legacy of humility and vision Under Dr Manmohan Singh’s leadership, India’s economy witnessed unprecedented growth, even weathering the global financial crisis of 2008 with resilience. Landmark initiatives such as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) and the Right to Information Act showcased his commitment to inclusive development. The Left may continue to criticise Dr Singh, but history has already rendered its verdict. Whether it was his transformative economic reforms or his determined pursuit of the nuclear deal, Dr Singh’s actions were guided by a vision for a stronger, self-reliant India. Today, as we reflect on his contributions, it is clear that India owes Dr Manmohan Singh a debt of gratitude. His legacy is a testament to the power of pragmatic leadership and the courage to make tough, unpopular decisions for the greater good. (Saswat Panigrahi is a senior multimedia journalist.) Click for more latest India news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Saswat Panigrahi is a Senior multi-media journalist drawing on two-decade of experience, of which he has served 12 years working in leadership role and devising content strategy. 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Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday met victims of Sambhal violence at the residence of party leader Sonia Gandhi. "Today Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary and MP Priyanka Gandhi met the victims of Sambhal. The incident in Sambhal is the ill-effects of BJP's hate politics and it is fatal for a peaceful society," Congress said in a post on X. "Together we have to defeat this violent and hateful mentality with love and brotherhood. We stand with all the victims and will fight to get them justice," the post added. Congress MP Imran Masood said Rahul Gandhi heard the victims of the Sambhal incident. "Rahul ji heard and said that he is always with them if they face any issues," he said. Congress leader Pradeep Narwal said that both the Congress leaders stand with the victims. "Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi met the bereaved family today. They stand with the family; the entire Congress party stands with them. What happened in Sambhal is absolutely wrong. People say that deaths have occurred, but it is not death but murders by the government...Around 1.5 hour-long interaction was held with the family. Eleven members of all families were present there, they shared their pain. We had tried visiting Sambhal but we were stopped. Today, the family came here. Rahulji and Priyankaji will stand with the victims even in the days ahead and extend them all possible help," Narwal said. On December 4, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and other party leaders, were stopped by police at the Ghazipur border while attempting to visit violence-hit Sambhal. The violence in Sambhal erupted on November 24 during an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) examination of a Mughal-era mosque, resulting in four fatalities and multiple injuries among police personnel and locals.John Carmack makes the case for future GPUs working without a CPU

What’s next for Daniel Penny after his acquittal in Jordan Neely’s subway death caseNEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was on the verge of backing a 16-week federal abortion ban earlier this year when aides staged an intervention. According to Time magazine's cover story on his selection as its 2024 Person of the Year, Trump's aides first raised concerns in mid-March that the abortion cutoff being pushed by some allies would be stricter than existing law in numerous states. It was seen as a potential political liability amid ongoing fallout over the overturning of Roe v. Wade by a conservative majority on the Supreme Court that includes three justices nominated by Trump in his first term. Trump political director James Blair went to work assembling a slide deck — eventually titled “How a national abortion ban will cost Trump the election" — that argued a 16-week ban would hurt the Republican candidate in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, the magazine reported. “After flipping through Blair’s presentation" on a flight to a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in April, Trump dropped the idea, according to the report. "So we leave it to the states, right?" Trump was quoted as saying. He soon released a video articulating that position. At the time, Trump’s campaign denied that he was considering supporting the 16-week ban, calling it “fake news” and saying Trump planned to “negotiate a deal” on abortion if elected to the White House. Here are other highlights from the story and the president-elect's 65-minute interview with the magazine: Jan. 6 pardons could start in the ‘first nine minutes’ Trump reaffirmed his plans to pardon most of those convicted for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. “It’s going to start in the first hour,” he said of the pardons. “Maybe the first nine minutes.” Trump said he would look at individuals on a “case-by-case" basis, but that “a vast majority of them should not be in jail.” More than 1,500 people have been charged with federal crimes stemming from the riot that left more than 100 police officers injured and sent lawmakers running into hiding as they met to certify Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 victory . More than 1,000 defendants have pleaded guilty or been convicted at trial of charges, including misdemeanor trespassing offenses, assaulting police officers and seditious conspiracy. Trump is open to holding detained migrants in camps Trump insisted he has the authority to use the military to assist with his promised mass deportations , even though, as his interviewers noted, the Posse Comitatus Act prohibits the use of the military in domestic law enforcement. “It doesn’t stop the military if it’s an invasion of our country, and I consider it an invasion of our country," he said. “I’ll only do what the law allows, but I will go up to the maximum level of what the law allows. And I think in many cases, the sheriffs and law enforcement is going to need help." Trump did not deny that camps would be needed to hold detained migrants as they are processed for deportation. “Whatever it takes to get them out. I don’t care," he said. “I hope we’re not going to need too many because I want to get them out and I don’t want them sitting in camp for the next 20 years.” Trump told Time he does not plan to restore the policy of separating children from their families to deter border crossings, but he did not rule it out. The practice led to thousands of children being separated from their parents and was condemned around the globe as inhumane. “I don’t believe we’ll have to because we will send the whole family back,” he said. “I would much rather deport them together, yes, than separate.” Musk prioritizes the country over his business interests, Trump insists Trump dismissed the idea that Elon Musk will face conflicts of interest as he takes the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency , an advisory group that Trump has selected him to lead. The panel is supposed to find waste and cut regulations, including many that could affect Musk's wide-ranging interests , which include electric cars, rockets and telecommunications. “I don’t think so," Trump said. “I think that Elon puts the country long before his company. ... He considers this to be his most important project." Trump acknowledges the difficulty of lowering grocery prices Trump lowered expectations about his ability to drive down grocery prices. “I’d like to bring them down. It’s hard to bring things down once they’re up. You know, it’s very hard. But I think that they will,” he said. Trump plans ‘virtual closure’ of the Education Department Trump said he is planning “a virtual closure" of the "Department of Education in Washington.” “You’re going to need some people just to make sure they’re teaching English in the schools," he said. “But we want to move education back to the states.” Yet Trump has proposed exerting enormous influence over schools. He has threatened to cut funding for schools with vaccine mandates while forcing them to “teach students to love their country" and promote “the nuclear family,” including “the roles of mothers and fathers” and the “things that make men and women different and unique.” Trump offers conflicting answers on future of abortion pills Asked to clarify whether he was committed to preventing the Food and Drug Administration from stripping access to abortion pills , Trump replied, “It’s always been my commitment.” But Trump has offered numerous conflicting stances on the issue, including to Time. Earlier in the interview, he was asked whether he would promise that his FDA would not do anything to limit access to medication abortion or abortion pills. "We’re going to take a look at all of that,” he said, before calling the prospect “very unlikely.” “Look, I’ve stated it very clearly and I just stated it again very clearly. I think it would be highly unlikely. I can’t imagine, but with, you know, we’re looking at everything, but highly unlikely. I guess I could say probably as close to ruling it out as possible, but I don’t want to. I don’t want to do anything now.” Trump says US support for Ukraine will be leverage for a deal with Russia Pressed on whether he would abandon Ukraine in its efforts to stave off Russia's invasion , Trump said he would use U.S. support for Kyiv as leverage against Moscow in negotiating an end to the war. “I want to reach an agreement,” he said, “and the only way you’re going to reach an agreement is not to abandon.” Does he trust Netanyahu? ‘I don’t trust anybody' Trump would not commit to supporting a two-state solution, with a Palestinian state alongside Israel, as he had previously. “I support whatever solution we can do to get peace," he said. "There are other ideas other than two state, but I support whatever, whatever is necessary to get not just peace, a lasting peace. It can’t go on where every five years you end up in tragedy. There are other alternatives.” Asked whether he trusted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , he told Time: “I don’t trust anybody.” War with Iran? ‘Anything can happen,’ he says Trump would not rule out the possibility of war with Iran during his second term. “Anything can happen. It’s a very volatile situation," he said. Trump mum on conversations with Putin Asked if he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin since the Nov. 5 election, Trump continued to play coy: "I can’t tell you. It’s just inappropriate.” Trump insists he had the votes to confirm Gaetz as attorney general Trump insisted that his bid to install Matt Gaetz as attorney general ”wasn’t blocked. I had the votes (in the Senate) if I needed them, but I had to work very hard.” When the scope of resistance to the former Republican congressman from Florida became clear, Trump said, “I talked to him, and I said, ‘You know, Matt, I don’t think this is worth the fight.'" Gaetz pulled out amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations, and Trump tapped former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the Cabinet post. Trump is open to changes for childhood vaccines Trump, who has named anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, did not rule out the possibility of eliminating some childhood vaccinations even though they have been proved safe in extensive studies and real world use in hundreds of millions of people over decades and are considered among the most effective public health measures in modern history. Pressed on whether “getting rid of some vaccinations” — neither Trump nor the interviewers specified which ones — might be part of the plan to improve the health of the country, Trump responded: “It could if I think it’s dangerous, if I think they are not beneficial, but I don’t think it’s going to be very controversial in the end.” Trump weighs in on family political dynasty “I think there could be, yeah," Trump said of the prospect of others in his family continuing in his footsteps. He pointed to daughter-in-law Lara Trump , who served as co-chair of the Republican National Committee and is now being talked about as a potential replacement for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, whom Trump has chosen for secretary of state. Melania Trump will return to the White House, he says Trump said the former and soon-to-be first lady Melania Trump will be joining him at the White House during second term and will "be active, when she needs to be.” “Oh yes,” he said. “She’s very beloved by the people, Melania. And they like the fact that she’s not out there in your face all the time for many reasons.”

'Forever Present' campaign revives the iconic A Diamond is Forever tagline and celebrates the diamond dream NEW YORK , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- De Beers Group today launched a new marketing campaign, 'Forever Present', to reinforce desirability for natural diamonds over the key holiday gifting season in the U.S. The campaign sees the return of the iconic 'A Diamond is Forever' tagline following its reintroduction to De Beers' category marketing activities last year. Highlighting a diverse array of gifting opportunities for natural diamonds this holiday season, the campaign celebrates familial, friendship and romantic relationships under the premise that 'natural connections deserve natural diamonds', making them the ideal choice for celebrating special moments with special people. The campaign reinforces the notion that natural diamonds are a store of emotional value that enable precious memories to remain 'forever present'. The campaign features diverse real-life couples, illustrating unforgettable moments and key milestones worth celebrating with the most special people in our lives, bringing the true essence of their relationships to life on screen. Showcasing classic jewellery designs including studs, tennis bracelets, anniversary bands, three-stone rings and solitaire pendants, the campaign speaks to a broad audience of U.S. gift-givers. The campaign will run nationally throughout the U.S. across digital platforms, social media including Instagram and TikTok, and out-of-home including major airports. To enhance its reach and impact and support U.S. independent jewellery retailers, the campaign assets will also be made available free-of-charge to retailers planning to invest in natural diamond marketing this holiday season. Sandrine Conseiller , CEO of De Beers Brands, said: "De Beers' iconic natural diamond category campaigns have shaped desire for natural diamonds over many decades. We're proud to build on this tradition by reviving and refreshing one of our most legendary taglines "A Diamond Is Forever" this holiday season. With a modern sensibility and playful colloquial language, this latest campaign encapsulates the unique qualities of natural diamonds, positioning them as the perfect choice for celebrating life's most cherished milestones." The Forever Present campaign follows the recently launched Worth the Wait campaign, a collaboration between De Beers Group and Signet Jewelers. While Worth the Wait is focused on soon-to-be-engaged Millennial and Gen Z audiences, Forever Present appeals to gift-givers of all ages by showcasing the connection between natural diamonds and creating precious memories with loved ones this holiday season. Retailers interested in learning more about the Forever Present campaign and how they can participate can visit: adiamondisforevermarketing.com . The campaign is featured on @Adiamondisforever on Instagram and TikTok. The Forever Present campaign assets are available to download here . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/de-beers-group-launches-holiday-campaign-for-natural-diamonds-302314554.html SOURCE De Beers Group

HAILEY Bieber responded to Selena Gomez’s engagement news - but were left divided over her "intentions". Earlier today, pop star Selena , 32 flashed her huge diamond ring as she announced her engagement to Benny Blanco. The singer beamed in a series of snaps posted to her Instagram grid, with the caption: "Forever begins now." Model Hailey, who is married to Justin Bieber, shared her joy for the star by liking Selena's Instagram post - despite years of rivalry. But some fans are convinced were unsure how sincere the gesture was - pointing out their past "animosity". One wrote: "This is a nice gesture. Hailey’s always seemed like a fairly nice person who’s taken the high road through years of bullying. She’s also probably hoping Selena and her demented stans will leave her alone for good now. I’m happy for Selena, and I hope this marks a complete break from the social media nonsense of the past." READ MORE ON SELENA GOMEZ But a sceptical fan fired back: "Let's not pretend that there hasn't been animosity on both sides in the past. "I really think Hailey has grown up, but she wasn't a nice person as a teenager/young adult. "There are enough recipes of her being a bully in school, being mean to waiting staff etc. Selena isn't innocent either, don't get me wrong, but the sentiment that Hailey had no hand in their drama is simply not true." This person said: "Hailey is a better person than me because I would be holding a grudge against someone who was enabling their fans to attack me the way Selena was and never took accountability." Most read in Celebrity But someone else disagreed and added: "She’s probably secretly jealous and angry doing this to pretend to look good for (insert delusional reason)." On Thursday, Lose You To Love Me singer Selena held her left hand up to the camera to showcase the massive sparkler on a diamond-studded band. Another image saw her enjoying a cuddle with record producer and songwriter Benny as they snuggled on the floor, while one snap captured her freshly-manicured hand and engagement band in full glory. Selena was then captured gazing adoringly at her new jewellery piece as she enjoyed a sunny picnic. The Calm Down songstress had sparked speculation of her engagement back in September when she was seen sporting a gold band on her ring finger. This came just two weeks after Selena flashed a glittering ring on her engagement finger at the Emmy's red carpet. The two lovebirds confirmed their relationship in December last year and have been inseparable ever since. Over the last few months fans suspected Selena and Benny may have secretly gotten engaged - especially after she posted a mirror selfie with her ring clearly visible - and now their theories have been proved correct. After the official social media reveal, Selena's famous pals were quick to comment. Taylor Swift posted: "Yes I will be the flower girl." Actress Jennifer Aniston posted: "HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama!" Ever since the marriage, The Wizards of Waverly Place alum and the Rhode skincare creator have had an up-and-down rivalry. Since Hailey started dating Justin, all eyes have been on Hailey's relationship with Selena. At first, fans were outraged and claimed that she stole Justin from Selena, but she has since put those rumors to rest. In September 2022, Hailey appeared on Alexandr a Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast, revealing details about her relationship with the Baby singer and his ex. "I can say, period, point blank, I was never with him when he was in a relationship with anybody — that's the end of it," Hailey said on the show. The duo shocked the internet when they posed for photos at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' 2nd annual gala in October 2022. It seemed like perhaps their rumored feud was over. However, on February 22, 2023, Hailey and Kylie Jenner were accused of trolling Selena and making fun of her eyebrows after Selena posted a TikTok video of herself with overly-laminated brows. While Kylie and Selena both came out and said there was no drama between them, Hailey remained silent. A few hours later, Selena commented on another TikTok video that discussed how she had been handling the 'mean girls.' In the post's comments, Selena wrote: "I love you," which sparked rumors that she felt the same way. On February 23, Selena commented on a TikTok video where Hailey can be seen gagging over the mention of Taylor's name. READ MORE SUN STORIES Selena commented in defense of her famous best friend. She wrote: “So sorry, my best friend is and continues to be one of the best in the game."

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