The regular season didn’t end the way the College of the Redwoods football team had in mind with a 41-18 road loss to College of the Siskiyous, but the Corsairs did get some good news with the team set to host Coalinga College in the Grizzly Bowl. CR (7-3, 3-2) will host the Falcons on Dec. 6 at the Redwood Bowl for a 6 p.m. kickoff. Coalinga is 6-4 on the season, finishing in third place of the American-Golden Coast Conference behind Monterey Peninsula and San Jose. While the Corsairs haven’t played the Falcons, they did match up against the two teams that finished above them, falling to Monterey Peninsula 21-7 and then beating San Jose 30-21. The Corsairs have lost two of their last three games following their prolonged bye, where the team went 28 days without playing a game. CR fell at home to undefeated De Anza 25-22 before beating Cabrillo College 65-9 and then losing Saturday’s game against Siskiyous 41-18. CR led at halftime in Saturday’s game 10-7 but was outscored 34-8 in the second half. The struggles were teamwide in the loss, with the offense struggling to get going after halftime, the defense allowed 41 points and the special teams unit missed two field goal attempts. Freshman quarterback Bryton Livingston didn’t have his best day under center, going 22-36 for 227 yards and a pair of interceptions. Freshman quarterback Kade Bomberger was intercepted in his only passing attempt Saturday as well, with the Corsairs turning the ball over four times in the game. CR has 20 turnovers in 10 games, but one of those games was a forfeit victory over Yuba. The Corsairs struggled to find success running the ball against Siskiyous, with the team’s 32 rushes going for 99 yards, an average of 3.09 yards per rush. Freshman Isaiah Hemmings and sophomore Jordyn Bowers both found the endzone on rushing touchdowns. Hemmings led the way on the ground, with his 14 carries picking up 60 yards, Livingston had 10 carries for 22 yards. Freshman wide receiver Glen “Phat” Williams Jr. was Livington’s main target through the air, hauling in eight catches for 53 yards with Siskiyous doing a good job of keeping the explosive Williams Jr. under control. Hemmings hauled in two catches for 47 yards with sophomore wide receiver Jaydan Burns catching five balls for 43 yards. Williams Jr. provideda spark on kick returns, getting 79 return yards off three kickoffs and taking a punt return 40 yards on his only chance of the game. The CR defense forced a turnover themselves, with sophomore defensive lineman Tyreeq Reaves forcing and recovering a fumble in the third quarter. Defensive ends sophomore Conner Long and freshman Jireh Ioane both finished the game with two tackles for losses apiece, combining for four of the Corsairs total five TFLs in the game. The CR defense allowed four rushing touchdowns in the loss, including two by Siskiyous Zaveon Jones. Now the Corsairs will have a bye week to prepare for Coalinga, it’s the third year in a row that College of the Redwoods will host the Grizzly Bowl, as the Corsairs thumped Hartnell College 63-0 last December but lost to Monterey Peninsula at the Redwood Bowl 42-21 back in 2022. Dylan McNeill can be reached at 707-441-0526.US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary'pnp 888 jili slot game 。

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GAZA, — An Israeli airstrike on a car in the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed five people, a senior Palestinian health official said. Three of them were said to be employees of the charity World Central Kitchen , whose aid delivery efforts in the war-ravaged territory were temporarily suspended earlier this year after an Israeli strike killed seven of its workers, most of them foreigners. World Central Kitchen could not immediately be reached for comment, and it did not mention the deaths on social media. The Israeli military said it struck a wanted militant who had been involved in the Hamas attack that sparked the war. In a later statement, it said that the alleged attacker had worked with WCK and it asked “senior officials from the international community and the WCK administration to clarify" how that had come about. The violence in Gaza rages on even as a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be holding, despite sporadic episodes that have tested its fragility. Israel on Saturday struck what it said were Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites along Syria's border with Lebanon. The strike on the vehicle in Gaza was the latest in what aid agencies have described as the dangerous work of delivering aid in Gaza , where the war has sparked a humanitarian crisis that has displaced much of the territory's 2.3 million population and triggered widespread hunger. World Central Kitchen provides freshly prepared meals to people in need following natural disasters or to those enduring conflict. Its teams have fanned out in Gaza and across Israel and Lebanon since the war began and have often served as a lifeline for people in Gaza who have struggled to feed themselves and their families. Palestinian health official Muneer Alboursh confirmed the strike, and an aid worker in Gaza confirmed that three killed were workers with the WCK. The aid worker spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak with the media. At Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, a woman held up an employee badge bearing the WCK logo, the word “contractor” and the name of a man said to have been killed in the strike. A heap of belongings — burned phones, a watch and stickers with the WCK logo — lay splayed on the hospital floor. Nazmi Ahmed said his nephew worked for WCK for the past year. He said he was driving to the charity's kitchens and warehouses. “Today, he went out as usual to work ... and was targeted without prior warning and without any reason,” Ahmed said. In April, a strike on a WCK aid convoy killed seven workers — three British citizens, Polish and Australian nationals, a Canadian-American dual national and a Palestinian. The Israeli military said the strike was a mistake. The strike prompted an international outcry and the suspension of aid to Gaza for a a brief period by several aid groups, including WCK. Another Palestinian WCK worker was killed in August by shrapnel from an Israeli airstrike, the group said. The war in Gaza was triggered by Hamas’ October 2023 attack, when militants killed 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took some 250 hostage. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed more than 44,000 Palestinians, according to local health officials, who do not distinguish between civilians and combatants in their count but say more than half the dead were women and children. Efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have faltered repeatedly. But the U.S.- and France-brokered deal for Lebanon appears to holding after it took effect on Wednesday. Still, Israel has accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire and Lebanon has accused Israel of the same. On Saturday, Israel's military said it struck sites that had been used to smuggle weapons from Syria to Lebanon after the ceasefire took effect, which the military called a violation of its terms. There was no immediate comment from Syrian authorities or activists monitoring the conflict in that country. Hezbollah did not immediately comment. Israeli aircraft have struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, citing ceasefire violations, several times since the truce began. The Israeli strike in Syria came as insurgents there breached the country's largest city, Aleppo, in a shock offensive that added fresh uncertainty to a region reeling from multiple wars. The truce between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah calls for an initial two-month ceasefire in which the militants are to withdraw north of Lebanon's Litani River and Israeli forces are to return to their side of the border. Many Lebanese, some of the 1.2 million displaced in the conflict, were streaming south to their homes , despite warnings by the Israeli and Lebanese militaries to stay away from certain areas. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone attacked a car in the southern village of Majdal Zoun. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said three people were wounded, including a 7-year-old child. Majdal Zoun, near the Mediterranean Sea, is close to where Israeli troops still have a presence. Israel's military said earlier Saturday that its forces, who remain in southern Lebanon until they withdraw gradually over the 60-day ceasefire period, had been operating to distance “suspects” in the region, without elaborating, and said troops had located and seized weapons found hidden in a mosque. Israel says it reserves the right under the ceasefire to strike against any perceived violations. Israel has made returning the tens of thousands of displaced Israelis home the goal of the war with Hezbollah but Israelis, concerned that Hezbollah has not been deterred and could still attack northern communities, have been apprehensive about returning home . Hezbollah began attacking Israel on Oct. 8, 2023, in solidarity with the Palestinian militant group Hamas and its assault on southern Israel the day before. Israel and Hezbollah kept up a low-level conflict of cross-border fire for nearly a year, until Israel escalated its fight with a sophisticated attack that detonated hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah fighters. It followed that up with an intense aerial bombardment campaign against Hezbollah assets, killing many of its top leaders including longtime chief Hassan Nasrallah , and it launched a ground invasion in early October. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon during the conflict, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The fighting killed more than 70 people in Israel — over half of them civilians — as well as dozens of Israeli soldiers fighting in southern Lebanon. ___ Goldenberg reported from Tel Aviv, Israel, and Mroue reported from Beirut. Mohammad Jahjouh in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, contributed.FBI reveals how many undercover agents were on the ground during January 6 riots By CHARLIE SPIERING, SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER, WASHINGTON, DC Published: 19:33 GMT, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 21:31 GMT, 12 December 2024 e-mail 7 shares 156 View comments A new Department of Justice report revealed the number of undercover agents and sources involved with the January 6th riots on Capitol Hill protesting the results of the 2020 presidential election . A report from the Inspector General's office said there was no evidence that there were undercover FBI agents in the crowd or on Capitol Hill. 'We found no evidence in the materials we reviewed or the testimony we received showing or suggesting that the FBI had undercover employees in the various protest crowds, or at the Capitol, on January 6 ,' the report noted. But the inspector general revealed that the Department of Justice had 26 confidential human sources working for the FBI in Washington, D.C., during the protests. Confidential human sources work with the FBI to offer them information and insights about the inner workings of organizations threatening the country, such as criminal, terrorist and espionage networks. Four of the confidential human sources entered the Capitol building, 13 of them entered the restricted area around the Capitol. The report noted there was a confidential human source who was in contact with the leadership of far-right groups such as the Oath Keepers, and were aware of plans discussed by the Proud Boys. The United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. was breached by thousands of protesters during a "Stop The Steal" rally in support of President Donald Trump Trump supporters riot on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021 to protest the presidential election BREAKING: An Inspector General Report confirms the FBI had 26 confidential human sources on the ground at J6 and that some of them went into the Capitol. Was this entrapment? Why did it take us four years to learn this? Criminal. pic.twitter.com/D1xSyifGdX — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) December 12, 2024 Vice President JD Vance reacted to the news on social media on Thursday afternoon. 'For those keeping score at home, this was labeled a dangerous conspiracy theory months ago,' he wrote. The report stated that none of the confidential sources were authorized to enter the Capitol or break the law, but that four of them did. 'None of the CHSs who entered the Capitol or a restricted area has been prosecuted to date,' the report notes. The report faults the FBI for failing to canvas the information about potential violence to surrounding offices. 'The FBI therefore should have canvassed its field offices for any relevant CHS information in advance of January 6,' the report notes. The report reveals the inspector general's office reviews more than 500,000 documents and interviewed more than 200 witnesses for their report. It comes after Trump signaled Sunday night that he intends to use Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter to his own advantage and pardon January 6 defendants. 'Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years? Such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice!' Trump wrote, in his first public comment since Biden announced the pardon Sunday. That came not long after Fox News commentator Charlie Hurt made the linkage. 'I think he should at least commute the sentences of all of them and pardoned every single one that was obviously just following the person in front of them wandering through the capital,' he said. It comes after Trump signaled Sunday night that he intends to use Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter to his own advantage and pardon January 6 defendants More than 1,200 people have been charged on January 6-related charges Others got charged with interfering with an official proceeding on a day Congress met to certify the electoral votes that made Joe Biden president 'Pardon every single one of them. There were some that did more than just that. And I think he should commute their sentences and let them all out! Every single one of them,' he said. According to the Justice Department, 140 police officers were assaulted during the attack on the Capitol, including 80 U.S. Capitol Police officers and 60 from DC's Metropolitan Police Department. Trump repeatedly floated the idea of the pardons himself during his campaign. His new choice to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, has also taken up the cause of January 6 defendants. He also played 'Justice for All,' a rendition of the national anthem as sung by January 6 defendants, at campaign rallies. More than 1,200 people have been charged on January 6-related charges. Many battled with police officers. Others got charged with interfering with an official proceeding on a day Congress met to certify the electoral votes that made Joe Biden president. In a TIME Magazine interview released Thursday, Trump said he would pardon some of the rioters who were prosecuted and imprisoned for their actions that day as soon as he took office. 'We're going to look at each individual case, and we're going to do it very quickly, and it's going to start in the first hour that I get into office,' he said. 'And a vast majority of them should not be in jail.' 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A Monmouthshire writer and disability activist has been named in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 2024. Bethany Handley, who is also a poet, was named as one of the ten most influential disabled people working in politics, law and media in the UK. She was recognised for her impact, innovation and influence in changing the perceptions and stereotypes of disability. Her award-winning writing, poetry and campaigning calls for better access to nature for disabled people. Bethany is an ambassador for Country Living’s Access for All campaign, for Wales Coast Path and for Ramblers Cymru. Bethany said: “I’m honoured to be featured on this year’s disability power 100 list alongside so many disabled change makers I look up to. "I’m looking forward to continuing campaigning for better access to nature, ensuring we can all help to create equality in the outdoors.” “When I became a wheelchair user, I found myself padlocked out of a lot of our countryside. I’ve since learnt that the physical and attitudinal barriers the most marginalised in our society face when accessing nature are removable. We can all help to open up the countryside to more people.” Head of Disability Power 100, Alona De Havilland, said: “The Disability Power 100 is all about creating change, it celebrates ambition and achievement, and plays a role in challenging society’s perceptions of disability by recognising the strengths, contributions and successes of 100 disabled individuals each year. “We all need role models. People who are pioneers and changemakers. This year we witnessed our Team GB Paralympians rightly celebrated for their elite athleticism, sporting prowess and determination to succeed. "The Disability Power 100 celebrates disabled roles models with the same determination, expertise and ambition in all sectors from architecture to construction; finance to healthcare; transport to music. It is a rallying cry to future generations of leaders and a call for employers and society to recognise the talents and skills of disabled people.” The awards are publicly nominated and judged by a panel of 25 disabled champions including international leader Dr Shani Dhanda, chief executive of Paralympics GB, David Clark and Coronation Street actor Cherylee Houston.NoneAP Trending SummaryBrief at 3:14 p.m. EST

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GETTING from A to B on public transport, roads, walking and cycling were the top three issues raised in consultation for a 10-year blueprint for the future of Lake Macquarie. Login or signup to continue reading With 90 suburbs wrapped around the jewel in the crown of the city, locals have limited access to regular public transport services to where they want to go. Community members have clearly told the council they want better-quality roads built to keep up with development and fix bottlenecks. They also want to be able to walk and cycle safely to the local shops. The draft 10-year Community Strategic Plan will go before the council on Monday, put together with the help of feedback from residents who took part in online surveys, forums, pop-up sessions and a community summit between June last year and August 2024. In the document, Lake Macquarie mayor Adam Shultz said the council will strive to develop lively local and strategic centres, balancing new growth with environmental preservation and the relaxed lifestyle the community loves. "We also want to prioritise attracting visitation and investment by ensuring we remain an exciting place to do business and a unique tourism destination," he said. "We will do this by partnering with a range of organisations, community groups and other levels of government. "The community has told us that employment, housing, access to open and community spaces as well as environmental protection are at the forefront in their minds." Access to open and community spaces ranked highly, and community support and safety were both in the top 15 most mentioned themes during public engagement. The plan outlines where the council is now and identifies key challenges and risks for the city over the next decade. Those challenges include a growing population , forecast to go from 220,000 in 2024 to 244,000 in 2035 and 260,000 in 2046. The council will need to plan for infrastructure to support housing, education, health and transport needs. While community members recognised the city needs to embrace development, they said they want it to be appropriate and not at the expense of the environment or lifestyle. The community is also ageing, with a median age 10 per cent higher than the NSW average, and the council expects the trend will drive demand in health services and infrastructure. The city's economy is moving away from mining and manufacturing to services and knowledge-based industries. Social and business services are projected to grow to 52 per cent of jobs by 2035. According to the council, the jobs of the future will require an increasingly skilled workforce with growing opportunities in the circular economy , adaptive reuse of former mining land and renewable energy. In the document, Lake Macquarie council chief executive Morven Cameron said the forward-thinking plan provides a clear blueprint to deliver for the community. "The plan reflects a significant amount of community engagement, and it outlines the position we are in today and key issues which we will need to address to achieve our long-term aspirations as a city," she said. "We are committed to ensuring our community finds it easy to be involved in the decision-making process and are given the chance to have their say." If the council votes in favour of the draft plan on Monday, it is expected to go on public exhibition for 62 days. Madeline Link is a born and bred Novocastrian who started her career as a journalist in the New England North West in 2016. She is an experienced council and court reporter, former deputy editor of the Northern Daily Leader and two-time Kennedy Award finalist. 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Fitch gives shocking projection for Nigeria’s naira, Forex futureWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad’s ouster from power in Damascus. “We think we can get him back,” Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that “we have no direct evidence” of his status. “Assad should be held accountable.” Biden said officials must still identify exactly where Tice is after his disappearance in August 2012 at a checkpoint in a contested area west of Damascus. “We’ve remained committed to returning him to his family,” he said. Tice, who is from Houston and whose work had been published by The Washington Post, McClatchy newspapers and other outlets. A video released weeks after Tice went missing showed him blindfolded and held by armed men and saying, “Oh, Jesus.” He has not been heard from since. that it was holding him. The United States has no new evidence that Tice is alive, but continues to operate under the assumption he is alive, according to a U.S. official. The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said the U.S. will continue to work to identify where he is and to try to bring him home. His mother, Debra, said at a news conference Friday in Washington that the family had information from a “significant source,” whom she did not identify, establishing that her son was alive. “He is being cared for and he is well — we do know that,” she said. The Tice family met this past week with officials at the State Department and the White House. “To everyone in Syria that hears this, please remind people that we’re waiting for Austin,” Debra Tice said in comments that hostage advocacy groups spread on social media Sunday. “We know that when he comes out, he’s going to be fairly dazed & he’s going to need lots of care & direction. Direct him to his family please!”Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2024 / Electric Metals (USA) Limited ("EML" or the "Company") (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUSF) announces that, further to its news release dated October 31, 2024 , it has closed the first tranche of the Company's non brokered private placement (the "Offering") issuing an aggregate of 5,837,000 common shares ("the "Shares") at $0.10 per share for gross proceeds of C$583,700. The Company also announces that it has obtained an additional 30-day extension from the TSX Venture the "TSXV") Exchange to close a second tranche of the Offering. The final closing and filing acceptance of all documentation required by the TSXV in respect of the Offering has been extended from December 13, 2024, to January 13, 2025. The Shares issued under the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day from the date of issuance of such securities for Canadian subscribers and six months from the date of issuance for U.S. subscribers. Under the Offering, directors of the Corporation have subscribed for a total of 3,737,000 Shares for a total consideration of C$373,700, which constitutes a "related party transaction" within the meaning of Regulation 61-101 respecting Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("Regulation 61-101") and TSXV Policy 5.9 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions. However, the directors of the Corporation who voted in favor of the Offering have determined that the exemptions from formal valuation and minority approval requirements provided for respectively under subsections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of Regulation 61-101 can be relied on as neither the fair market value of the Shares issued to this insider, nor the fair market value of the consideration paid exceeded 25% of the Corporation's market capitalization. None of the Corporation's directors have expressed any contrary views or disagreements with respect to the foregoing. A material change report in respect of this related party transaction will be filed by the Corporation but could not be filed earlier than 21 days prior to the closing of the Offering, due to the fact that the terms of the participation of each of the non-related parties and the related parties of the Offering were not confirmed. The securities of the Company have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any U.S. state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an available exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there by any sale of the securities referenced in this press release, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. About Electric Metals (USA) Limited Electric Metals (USA) Limited (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUSF) is a US-based mineral development company with manganese and silver projects geared to supporting the transition to clean energy. The Company's principal asset is the Emily Manganese Project in Minnesota, the highest-grade manganese deposit in North America, which has been the subject of considerable technical studies, including National Instrument 43-101 Technical Reports - Resource Estimates. The Company's mission in Minnesota is to become a domestic US producer of high-value, high-purity manganese metal and chemical products to supply the North American electric vehicle battery, technology and industrial markets. With manganese playing a critical and prominent role in lithium-ion battery formulations, and with no current domestic supply or active mines for manganese in North America, the development of the Emily Manganese Project represents a significant opportunity for America, the State of Minnesota and for the Company's shareholders. For further information, please contact: Electric Metals (USA) Limited Brian Savage CEO & Director (303) 656-9197 or Valerie Kimball Director Investor Relations 720-933-1150 info@electricmetals.com Forward-Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is generally identifiable by use of the words "believes," "may," "plans," "will," "anticipates," "intends," "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "projects" and similar expressions, and the negative of such expressions. Such statements in this news release include, without limitation: the ability of the Company to complete the Offering; the size, terms and timing of the Offering; participation in the Offering by insiders of the Company; the timing and receipt of TSXV and other approvals required in connection with the Offering; the intended use of proceeds of the Offering; the Company's mission to become a domestic US producer of high-value, high-purity manganese metal and chemical products to supply the North American electric vehicle battery, technology and industrial markets; that manganese will continue to play a critical and prominent role in lithium-ion battery formulations; that with no current domestic supply or active mines for manganese in North America, the development of the Emily Manganese Project represents a significant opportunity for America, Minnesota and for the Company's shareholders; and planned or potential developments in ongoing work by Electric Metals. These statements address future events and conditions and so involve inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, the failure to obtain all necessary stock exchange and regulatory approvals; investor interest in participating in the Offering; and risks related to the exploration and other plans of the Company. Forward-looking information is based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and perception of trends, updated conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date such statements are made. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. All forward-looking information herein is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and the Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events, or developments, except as required by law. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SOURCE: Electric Metals (USA) Limited View the original on accesswire.comCanadian freestyle skier star Mikael Kingsbury is juggling both moguls and fatherhood. The 32-year-old Olympic and world champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que., opens his World Cup season Saturday in Ruka, Finland, with partner Laurence Mongeon and their infant son Henrik in tow. Henrik was born Aug. 25. “It changes your life, that’s for sure,” Kingsbury said Tuesday from Ruka in a media conference call. “Get used to waking up in the middle of the night, but at the same time, it is the most beautiful thing in the world. “It brings a beautiful balance to my career.” While Kingsbury acknowledges there are great hockey players named Henrik, he says the inspiration for the name was his niece liking a boy named Henrik in her kindergarten class. “I always liked the name anyway,” Kingsbury said. “Laurence and I agree it fits his face. “I didn’t ski as much this summer because I wanted to be home and I wanted to be present. We’re five weeks on the road for the start of this season, so I couldn’t see myself doing five weeks without seeing my kid. “I would have missed my family too much, so I brought them on the road for three weeks.” Regarded as the most dominant moguls skier of all time, the Canadian achieved another significant milestone last season when he surpassed Swedish alpine skier Ingemar Stenmark for the most all-time World Cup victories by a male athlete in any ski discipline. Kingsbury embarks on his 16th World Cup season with a career 90 victories. He’s finished in the medals in 129 of 151 career World Cup starts. But while Kingsbury claimed last season’s dual moguls crown, Japan’s Ikuma Horishima challenged Kingsbury’s reign by claiming his first crystal globe in moguls. “The mindset is still the same. The goals are still the same,” Kingsbury said. “Coming into the season, I want to focus on one race at a time. That’s how you get to a crystal globe. “The main focus is being consistent, staying healthy to start the season, try to get the momentum of the start and stay healthy until the end of this season. “I usually start strong, and I can finish very strong, and that’s how you win crystal globes.” Kingsbury won an Olympic moguls gold medal in 2018 and silver in both 2014 and 2022. Dual moguls makes its Olympic debut in 2026 in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Kingsbury has swept both moguls and dual moguls gold medals in three straight world championships. He’ll attempt the double a fourth time March 18-21 in Engadin, Switzerland. “Henrik and my family now are my priority and skiing comes second, but I know I can still win,” Kingsbury said. “It’s going to be different. My family is going to be home and it might be a bit more difficult, but at the same time I see a lot of positive in being a dad. I feel way more relaxed on the mountain.” One secret to Kingsbury’s success has been his durability. His only major injury hiccup so far was fracturing two vertebrae in his back training in Ruka ahead of the 2020-21 season. Kingsbury sat out the first three World Cups and won the fourth upon return to action. He’s closer to the end of his career than the beginning, so quality training, not quantity, is important to him. “As I get older, I cannot do too much, but I’ve got to do the right amount and make sure I can peak in 2026,” he explained. “The challenge is going to be the best dad I can and the best skier I can and try to manage in the middle. It’s never going to be perfect, but I’m to do as best as I can and make sure I’m ready in 2026. “I feel fortunate for all the team (members) that I have around me, teammates, and all the coaches and staff that are working with me. They’re going to make my life easy when it’s going to be difficult.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024.

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Article content B.C.’s new health minister says she’s aiming for more treatment beds and fewer deaths in a revamped approach to the province’s drug overdose crisis. It comes after David Eby’s new government eliminated the stand-alone Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, which advocates say had no teeth. The ministry was created in 2017 to provide co-ordinated responses to the toxic drug crisis, which has killed more than 15,000 people in the past eight years, but it has now been absorbed into the Health Ministry. “Certainly, I really do think the time is right to fold the ministry back into the Ministry of Health,” said Josie Osborne, who was appointed health minister last week. “I think we’re in a much better position to expedite action and decision making,” Osborne said. “The premier’s been very clear he expects an all-of-government approach to this.” The B.C. Coroners Service says 1,749 people have died of toxic drug overdoses so far this year. Last year the service reported 2,551 overdose deaths, the most recorded in a single year in the province. “We are going to do everything possible that we can to reduce the number of deaths and the impacts on people and families,” Osborne said. “This is one of the toughest challenges our government, our society, that B.C. faces and one of our government’s top priorities. The key here is helping people and doing everything we can from all different approaches to reduce the number of deaths and to help people recover and be well.” B.C. drug policy advocates who are calling on the government to support more safe supply and drug decriminalization policies say they will watch for signs that the changes, and Osborne’s appointment, result in shifts in direction and approaches. “It’s good because the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions wasn’t ever really set up to succeed,” said DJ Larkin, executive director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and an adjunct professor at the faculty of health sciences at Simon Fraser University. “It didn’t have the budget or the authority to do what needed to happen and it set expectations they couldn’t meet,” Larkin said. “It didn’t have the teeth. That sets up people for disappointment because they gather the data. They get the expert input. They get the ideas, but they didn’t have the teeth to make it happen.” Leslie McBain, co-founder of Moms Stop the Harm, a harm-reduction advocacy group, said she’s looking forward to the ministry change because “we have not got very far in terms of the toxic drug crisis.” She said she believed the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions was “a little bit hooped,” because it had little power. “I’m optimistic now, of course,” said McBain. “I think change is better than being stuck in a place where there hasn’t been great movement. These seven or eight years we’ve been waiting for things to improve and they have not. So, with a change, there’s hope.” But Larkin and McBain, whose son Jordan died of an overdose more than a decade ago, say they will continue to push Osborne and the NDP government to support efforts to back decriminalization and a safer supply of drugs. The government flatly rejected calls from the province’s chief coroner Lisa Lapointe earlier this year to provide non-prescription access to controlled drugs. It also partly rolled back a decriminalization pilot project after political and public outcry over open drug use. “Decriminalization has been basically gutted by the premier,” McBain said. “It needs to be strengthened rather than gutted for people to be able to use drugs safely.” “There are hundreds and hundreds of thousands of people every year who use unregulated drugs. That is the source of this problem. If we want to save heath care dollars, policing dollars and reinvest in communities, we need to deal with the unregulated drug supply, and that means changing the law,” Larkin said. Osborne acknowledged the issues of decriminalization, safe supply and involuntary care, but said as a new minister she is looking to address the overdose crisis by reaching out to agencies, communities and people. “Right now what’s ahead of me is learning about and listening to people, communities and all the agencies and organizations to understand the real on-the-ground impacts of different approaches to this,” she said.

Target stock tanks as customers keep spending in checkWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad’s ouster from power in Damascus . “We think we can get him back,” Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that “we have no direct evidence” of his status. “Assad should be held accountable.” Biden said officials must still identify exactly where Tice is after his disappearance in August 2012 at a checkpoint in a contested area west of Damascus. “We’ve remained committed to returning him to his family,” he said. Tice, who is from Houston, has had his work published by The Washington Post, McClatchy newspapers and other outlets. A video released weeks after Tice went missing showed him blindfolded and held by armed men and saying, “Oh, Jesus.” He has not been heard from since. Syria has publicly denied that it was holding him. The United States has no new evidence that Tice is alive, but continues to operate under that assumption, according to a U.S. official. The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said the U.S. will continue to work to identify where he is and to try to bring him home. His mother, Debra, said at a news conference Friday in Washington that the family had information from a “significant source,” whom she did not identify, establishing that her son was alive. “He is being cared for and he is well — we do know that,” she said. The Tice family met this past week with officials at the State Department and the White House. “To everyone in Syria that hears this, please remind people that we’re waiting for Austin,” Debra Tice said in comments that hostage advocacy groups spread on social media Sunday. “We know that when he comes out, he’s going to be fairly dazed and he’s going to need lots of care and direction. Direct him to his family please!” More articles from the BDNNone

Nov. 21 was a big day for Pentagon defense contracts -- and for Boeing (NYSE: BA) in particular. The U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency made three separate contract awards to the giant defense contractor -- for the production of refueling tankers and maritime surveillance aircraft, and for maintenance work on V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor planes. These contracts allocated just under $4.7 billion in funding, making for one of Boeing's most lucrative business days of the year. On that very same day, though, a smaller U.S. Army award was allocated to another defense company, with which you may be less familiar. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Dynetics is a one-time private aerospace company that defense tech specialist Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) snapped up for $1.7 billion in late 2019. Five years later, the Army has awarded this Leidos subsidiary $670.5 million in a single contract, to conduct research and development on hypersonic missiles. Are You Missing The Morning Scoop? Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free » What you need to know about Leidos Reporting on the award, The Defense Post noted that Dynetics is part of a team of contractors led by Lockheed Martin , working on long-range hypersonic weapons (LRHWs) for the Army, and conventional prompt strike (CPS) hypersonic missiles for the Navy. The Pentagon's contract award contained few details on Dynetics' assignment, noting only that it involves the "glide body and thermal protection system" for hypersonic weapons systems. But the Pentagon did mention that although the Army published a broad invitation for bids for its hypersonics work, only one company felt qualified enough to bid on it: Dynetics (which now means Leidos). And that caught my interest. I've been following Leidos as a defense stock for some years now. I discussed the stock briefly earlier this year when surveying valuations (and concluding that, by and large, defense stocks cost too much ); I noted that among 10 large defense stocks, Leidos stood out as the single best-performing defense stock in the U.S., having more than tripled in share price over the last seven years. Even more interesting is Leidos' potential to keep on outperforming the rest of the defense industry. Valuing Leidos Consider: From 2003 through 2023, the valuation of Leidos stock averaged an enterprise-value-to-free-cash-flow (EV/FCF) ratio of 1.3. That's similar to the stock's current enterprise-value-to-sales (EV/S) ratio of 1.6, and price-to-sales (P/S) of 1.4. Meanwhile, the average defense stock today has an EV/S of 2.2 and a P/S of 1.8. Compared to others in the industry, Leidos' stock looks relatively cheap. Leidos also looks attractive when considered on its own merits. Valued at just under $22 billion in market capitalization, for example, the stock sells for a relatively attractive price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of just 18.2. Relative to its 15.4% long-term expected earnings growth rate and its 1% dividend yield, that gives the stock a total return ratio of 1.1 -- within 10% of "fair value." Additionally, strong free cash flow (relative to reported net income) gives the stock a price-to-free-cash-flow (P/FCF) ratio of 17.4. Substituting FCF for net income gives the stock a total return ratio even closer to fair value. Is it time to buy Leidos stock? While all these calculations suggest that Leidos isn't quite "cheap" just yet, it does appear to be cheaper than almost any other defense stock. At the same time, Leidos is coming off a strong third-quarter earnings report: It featured better than expected sales and earnings, an upwards revision to guidance, and (perhaps best of all) confirmation of tremendous momentum in contract wins. New contracts won during the quarter (bookings) outmassed bills for work performed (billings, or revenue) by nearly 2 to 1. (To be precise, the company's book-to-bill ratio was 1.9.) And this was before Leidos was awarded its new $670.5 million hypersonics contract, which arrived after the close of the quarter. Viewed in light of the stock's already defensible valuation -- one verging on bargain territory -- the company's strong bookings performance in Q3, plus its big hypersonics win early in Q4, all suggest that big things lie ahead for Leidos. While not a bargain yet, it's close enough to fair value to be worth watching in case the stock market suffers a pullback. Should you invest $1,000 in Leidos right now? Before you buy stock in Leidos, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now... and Leidos wasn’t one of them. 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EW COURT UPDATE: The Edwards Lifesciences Class Action Deadline is December 13 –Investors with Losses are Urged to Contact BFA Law (NYSE:EW)VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asante Gold Corporation (CSE:ASE | GSE:ASG | FRANKFURT:1A9 | U.S.OTC:ASGOF) (“Asante” or the “Company”) announces the filing of its financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) for the three month and nine months ended October 31, 2024 (“Q3 2025”). Dave Anthony, President and CEO stated, “We are pleased to report another solid quarter with significant growth in adjusted EBITDA, reflecting the positive impact of ongoing business improvement initiatives at Bibiani and Chirano, combined with the substitutional leverage our operations have to higher gold prices. The relocation of the Bibiani-Goaso highway was a critical milestone for unlocking further growth at Bibiani, and development of the Russel Starter Pit underlines the district-scale opportunities we have in front of us. Both of these developments justify accelerated stripping in the near term, with a corresponding increase in all-in-sustaining costs to unlock their potential. Execution of the sulphide treatment plant project at Bibiani, which is expected to increase gold recovery to 92%, remains on track with commissioning planned for March 2025. And at Chirano, metallurgical and throughput projects are starting to pay off. We were also pleased to update the market on a comprehensive package of non-dilutive finance initiatives to fund the organic growth embedded in our operations, and we look forward to providing further updates on our progress in the near term.” All dollar figures are in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated. A summary of the financial and operating results for fiscal Q3 2025 are presented in this news release. For a detailed discussion of results for the third quarter please refer to the MD&A filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and Asante’s website at www.asantegold.com . Quarter ended October 31, 2024 Summary Financial Results Asante’s revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2024 was $111 million, a 15% increase from $96 million in the same period in 2023. The increase in revenue is attributable to an increase in average gold price realized per ounce of $2,347 for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,859 in the same period in 2023. This was partially offset by a decrease in ounces sold of 43,273 for the three months ended October 31, 2024 compared to 50,573 ounces sold in the same period in 2023. Asante’s revenue for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, was $339 million, a 15% increase from $295 million for the same period in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2024 was $17,552 and $50,423, respectively, compared to $1,968 and negative $19,457 in the same periods of the prior year. The positive adjusted EBITDA and increase in revenue reflect the rise in gold prices to near all-time highs. The Company produced 45,273 gold equivalent ounces for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to 46,525 gold equivalent ounces in the same period in 2023. The decrease in gold production was primarily the result of lower feed grades, and lower recovery at Bibiani. Asante produced 145,632 gold equivalent ounces for the nine months ended October 31, 2024 compared to 155,532 in the same period in 2023. Consolidated AISC increased by 26% for the three months ended October 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to additional costs at Bibiani resulting from the start of mining at the new Russell satellite pit, plus increased stripping in the Main Pit, lower grade ore and reduced recovery. Consolidated AISC decreased by 5% for the nine months ended October 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease was mainly attributed to lower sustaining capital and reduced mining costs per ounce sold at Bibiani, as a result of decreased waste mining earlier in the year. Bibiani Mine – Summary of the quarter ended October 31, 2024 Results In the three and nine months ended October 31, 2024, ore mined decreased 57% and 27% compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily due to fleet availability issues caused by funding constraints. Gold equivalent ounces produced was 12,309 in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to 16,459 in the same period of 2023, and decreased to 47,945 in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, from 53,811 in the same period of 2023. This decrease was mainly due to the lower feed grade of plant feed, including the low-grade stockpile draw, and a higher proportion of sulphide ore processed without the benefit of a sulphide treatment plant, which continues to limit gold recovery. Construction of the Company’s sulphide treatment plant is underway, and is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2025, contingent on the availability of sufficient funding. AISC increased to $3,115 per ounce in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,884 per ounce in the same period of 2023, primarily due to elevated stripping requirements and lower grade ore processed. AISC decreased to $2,286 per ounce in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $2,588 per ounce in the same period of 2023, driven by lower sustaining capital resulting from decreased waste mining requirements earlier in the year. Bibiani Outlook For the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025, the Company expects production of 52,500 to 57,500 gold equivalent ounces. For fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, the Company plans to execute on its growth strategy which includes: Expansion of the Bibiani main pit through acceleration of its waste stripping program, which is expected to significantly increase production through access to higher grade ore Construction and commissioning of the sulphide treatment plant which is planned to significantly increase gold recovery Plant throughput expansions including installation of a pebble crusher and secondary crusher during 2025 to achieve throughput increase from 3.0 Mt/y to 4.0 Mt/y Plant upgrades to the carbon-in-leach circuit Community relocation, to support main pit expansion through 2030 Road construction connecting Bibiani to Chirano Emergency generator installation during 2025 to function as a secondary power source, ensuring uninterrupted operation and reduced plant downtime Commencement of underground mining. The Underground Mining Feasibility Study was completed in September 2024 and this development program is planned to start for the quarter ended January 31, 2026. Full production from the underground mine is planned for 2028, with delivery of up to 2.6Mt/y at 3.0 g/t Au, through 2038. External financing will be required in order to execute this growth strategy. Subject to the availability of sufficient financing in early calendar 2025, the Company expects to successfully complete the above initiatives and produce between 175,000 and 205,000 gold ounces at Bibiani in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, including a significant increase in monthly production in the second half of the fiscal year post advancement of the planned stripping program and completion of the sulphide treatment plant. There can be no certainty that the Company will be successful in securing sufficient financing on a timely basis. Chirano Mine – Summary of the quarter ended October 31, 2024 Results Ore mined increased by 51% in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, and by 16% in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the corresponding period in 2023. Ore mined increased due to increased mining activity at the Obra, Mamnao North, Mamnao Central, Sariehu and Sariehu/Mamnao gap open pits, which were in the stripping stage during the three months ended October 31, 2023, as well as increased operations at the Suraw and Obra underground mines. Higher ore grades and increased ore processed contributed to increased gold equivalent ounces produced to 32,964 ounces in the three months ended October 31, 2024 from 30,076 ounces in the same period of 2023. Reduced grade during the nine months ended October 31, 2024 resulted in a decline in gold equivalent ounces produced to 97,687 ounces in the nine months ended October 31, 2024 from 101,721 ounces in the same period of 2023. AISC increased to $2,031 per ounce in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,846 per ounce in the same period of 2023, and to $1,905 per ounce in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,892 per ounce in the same period of 2023. This increase was primarily driven by lower gold equivalent ounces sold, higher maintenance costs and higher sustaining capital expenditures in the current reporting period. Chirano Outlook For the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025, the Company expects production of 130,000 to 140,000 gold equivalent ounces. The Company plans to undertake the following initiatives beyond January 31, 2025, which are expected to enhance production and reduce costs in future years: Execution of process plant projects to improve performance and increase the annual mine production rate to 4Mt/annum. This includes CIL agitators and intertank screens upgrade, cyclone system upgrade to improve grinding size control, carbon regeneration system upgrade to improve carbon activity, mill discharge pumps upgrade, gold room electrowinning cells and rectifiers upgrade. Underground development of Obra to the north and at depth (wide orebody) and Suraw underground mines to ensure consistent ore delivery. Underground development of the Akwaaba, Tano and Akoti far south mines to supplement flexibility to ensure robust underground ore delivery. Development of the exploration drifts towards the north to explore and reclassify the resource at Sariehu and Mamnao underground mines as the future underground mines at Chirano. Finalization of the feasibility and bankable studies of the North mine with a conveyor system feeding directly to the process plant Run-of-Mine (“ROM”) pad. Start of Aboduabo open pit oxide mining. Ongoing underground exploration projects at the Suraw, Obra and open pit mine life extension projects at the Sariehu/Mamnao area are progressing as planned. 3D litho-structural modelling at the Obra mine is ongoing to support mine life extension. Based on preliminary budgetary estimates, the Company expects to produce between 155,000 and 175,000 gold ounces at Chirano for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. The Company requires external financing to execute planned capital projects and production targets for fiscal 2026, and meet other short-term obligations. The Company continues to pursue a number of financing initiatives, including those outlined in the Company’s news release of October 30, 2024, which it is seeking to conclude by early calendar 2025. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that such financing will be on terms acceptable to the Company. Qualified Person Statement The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Anthony, P.Eng., Mining and Mineral Processing, President and CEO of Asante, who is a "qualified person" under NI 43-101. Non-IFRS Measures This news release includes certain terms or performance measures commonly used in the mining industry that are not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), including “all-in sustaining costs” (or “AISC”), average gold price realized, adjusted EBITDA and working capital. Non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore they may not be comparable to similar measures employed by other companies. The data presented is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS and should be read in conjunction with Asante’s consolidated financial statements. Readers should refer to Asante's Management Discussion and Analysis under the heading "Non-IFRS Measures" for a more detailed discussion of how Asante calculates certain of such measures and a reconciliation of certain measures to IFRS terms. About Asante Gold Corporation Asante is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of projects and mines in Ghana. Asante is currently operating the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and continues with detailed technical studies at its Kubi Gold Project. All mines and exploration projects are located on the prolific Bibiani and Ashanti Gold Belts. Asante has an experienced and skilled team of mine finders, builders and operators, with extensive experience in Ghana. The Company is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Asante is also exploring its Keyhole, Fahiakoba and Betenase projects for new discoveries, all adjoining or along strike of major gold mines near the centre of Ghana’s Golden Triangle. Additional information is available on the Company’s website at www.asantegold.com . About the Bibiani Gold Mine Bibiani is an operating open pit gold mine situated in the Western North Region of Ghana, with previous gold production of more than 4.5 million ounces. It is fully permitted with available mining and processing infrastructure on-site consisting of a refurbished 3 million tonne per annum process plant and existing mining infrastructure. Asante commenced mining at Bibiani in late February 2022 with the first gold pour announced on July 7, 2022. Commercial production was announced November 10, 2022. For additional information relating to the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates for the Bibiani Gold Mine, please refer to the 2024 Bibiani Technical Report filed on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile ( www.sedarplus.ca ). About the Chirano Gold Mine Chirano is an operating open pit and underground mine located in the Western Region of Ghana, immediately south of the Company’s Bibiani Gold Mine. Chirano was first explored and developed in 1996 and began production in October 2005. The mine comprises the Akwaaba, Suraw, Akoti South, Akoti North, Akoti Extended, Paboase, Tano, Obra South, Obra, Sariehu and Mamnao open pits and the Akwaaba and Paboase underground mines. For additional information relating to the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates for the Chirano Gold Mine, please refer to the 2024 Chirano Technical Report filed on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile ( www.sedarplus.ca ). For further information please contact: Dave Anthony, President & CEO Frederick Attakumah, Executive Vice President and Country Director info@asantegold.com +1 604 661 9400 or +233 303 972 147 Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this news release constitute forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, gold production and AISC forecasts for the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines, financing initiatives, estimated mineral resources, reserves, exploration results and potential, development programs, including construction of the Company's sulphide treatment plant, and the timing thereof, and increases in mine-life and gold recoveries, starter pit development and potential synergies between Chirano and Bibiani. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, variations in the nature, quality and quantity of any mineral deposits that may be located, the Company’s inability to obtain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for its planned activities, the Company’s inability to raise the necessary capital or to be fully able to implement its business strategies, and the price of gold. The reader is referred to the Company’s public disclosure record which is available on SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ). Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except as required by securities laws and the policies of the securities exchanges on which the Company is listed, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. LEI Number: 529900F9PV1G9S5YD446. Neither IIROC nor any stock exchange or other securities regulatory authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Jinhui Shipping: Third Quarter and Nine Months Report 2024

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Intech Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Banc of California, Inc. ( NYSE:BANC – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 50,756 shares of the bank’s stock, valued at approximately $748,000. A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC purchased a new stake in Banc of California during the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Fifth Third Bancorp lifted its stake in Banc of California by 146.3% during the second quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 2,143 shares of the bank’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 1,273 shares during the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in Banc of California by 32.3% during the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 3,005 shares of the bank’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 734 shares during the last quarter. Mendon Capital Advisors Corp acquired a new position in Banc of California in the second quarter valued at approximately $102,000. Finally, Simplicity Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Banc of California in the second quarter valued at approximately $132,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.88% of the company’s stock. Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, Director Richard J. Lashley sold 75,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.00, for a total transaction of $1,050,000.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 719,826 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,077,564. The trade was a 9.44 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link . 7.37% of the stock is owned by insiders. Analyst Ratings Changes Check Out Our Latest Research Report on BANC Banc of California Stock Performance NYSE BANC opened at $17.26 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $2.74 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.04 and a beta of 1.13. Banc of California, Inc. has a 52-week low of $11.36 and a 52-week high of $18.08. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $15.45 and its 200 day moving average price is $14.24. The company has a quick ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. Banc of California ( NYSE:BANC – Get Free Report ) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 22nd. The bank reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $431.44 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $229.46 million. Banc of California had a positive return on equity of 2.93% and a negative net margin of 20.75%. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.30 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Banc of California, Inc. will post 0.7 earnings per share for the current year. Banc of California Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 16th will be paid a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 16th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.32%. Banc of California’s dividend payout ratio is currently -9.37%. Banc of California Company Profile ( Free Report ) Banc of California, Inc operates as the bank holding company for Banc of California that provides various banking products and services in California. The company offers deposit products, such as checking, savings, money market, demand, and time deposits; certificates of deposit; retirement accounts; and safe deposit boxes. Further Reading Five stocks we like better than Banc of California Should You Add These Warren Buffett Stocks to Your Portfolio? The Latest 13F Filings Are In: See Where Big Money Is Flowing What is a Special Dividend? 3 Penny Stocks Ready to Break Out in 2025 How to Evaluate a Stock Before Buying FMC, Mosaic, Nutrien: Top Agricultural Stocks With Big Potential Receive News & Ratings for Banc of California Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Banc of California and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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Investors don't have much in the way of corporate or economic updates to review as the market moves closer to another standout annual finish. The S&P 500 is on track for a gain of around 25% in 2024. That would mark a second consecutive yearly gain of more than 20%, the first time that has happened since 1997-1998. The gains have been driven partly by upbeat economic data showing that consumers continued spending and the labor market remained strong. Inflation, while still high, has also been steadily easing. A report on Friday showed that sales and inventory estimates for the wholesales trade industry fell 0.2% in November, following a slight gain in October. That weaker-than-expected report follows an update on the labor market Thursday that showed unemployment benefits held steady last week. In Asia, Japan’s benchmark index surged as the yen remained weak against the dollar. Stocks in South Korea fell after the main opposition party voted to impeach the country’s acting leader. Markets in Europe gained ground. Bond yields held relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury remained at 4.59% from late Thursday. The yield on the two-year Treasury slipped to 4.32% from 4.33% late Thursday. Wall Street will have more economic updates to look forward to next week, including reports on pending home sales and home prices. There will also be reports on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity.Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi is the MVP of Major League Soccer for 2024. The award comes after a season where he missed 15 of Inter Miami’s 34 regular-season matches with injuries or commitments to Argentina’s national team. He still factored into a league-high 36 goals by scoring 20 and assisting on 16 others. His 2.1 goal contributions per 90 minutes played is the best by any player in any season in MLS history. 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Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber returning to Cleveland Guardians on 1-year deal, AP source says CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Shane Bieber is returning to the Cleveland Guardians after making just two starts and undergoing Tommy John surgery last season. Bieber had been expected to leave the AL Central champions, but will be back after agreeing to a one-year, $14 million contract that includes a $16 million player option for 2026. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. The 2020 AL Cy Young winner made just starts in 2024 before having the surgery on his troublesome elbow that bothered him the previous campaign. The 29-year-old Bieber has spent all seven big-league seasons with Cleveland. NBA returning to China for pair of Suns-Nets preseason games in 2025 The NBA is returning to China next season. 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The airline resumed service with residual delays but without a substantial number of cancelations. “It’s all hands on deck as our team is working diligently to get customers where they need to go as quickly as possible,” the airline said. “We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience.” American said delayed customers should be on their way with minimal disruption. “Expect some delays throughout the day but [we’re] working to mitigate those and avoid cancels,” Jantz said. “We have a smaller schedule today and have the staffing to support the quick recovery.” Just 26 flights across all airlines were canceled nationwide, according to data tracker FlightAware. 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Make up, perfume, clothing and tech are among products snatched from lorries on the road or parked at motorway services A gang seen targeting a lorry with high-value presents inside Almost all - 99 per cent - of the thieving is carried out by homegrown criminal networks based in Coventry, Essex, Leeds, Liverpool and London The M6 is a target for gin and whiskey being transported from Scotland Speaking to The Times , Michael Dawber, a field intelligence officer at the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service, said: 'Cargo theft is seen as 'low risk, high reward' by criminals if they can pull it off and clever marketing strategies mean stolen goods are often hiding in plain sight. Unfortunately, well-meaning members of the public are unwittingly buying them.' He said eight pallets of designer perfume were stolen from a lorry on the M20 in Kent, with an estimated £1.5 million retail value. And 'within 24 hours' there were 15 eBay accounts selling it across southern England. Criminals lay in wait along the M1 for high-value electrical goods leaving warehouses in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, while the M6 is a target for gin and whiskey being transported from Scotland. This year, 14 thefts had a gang follow a lorry and they climbed out of a sunroof and broke into the trailer in a dangerous technique called the 'Romanian rollover'. Haulage firm bosses also say they are powerless to stop rising thefts from their lorries conducted by Goodfellas-style organised crime gangs, who are stealing food, cigarettes and alcohol to sell on the black market. Figures produced by the British Standards Institution suggest 24 per cent of all thefts from lorries and warehouses last year were food and drink, up from 13 per cent in 2022 - with the goods being sold online within days. The managing director of one haulage firm told MailOnline the thefts were driving up the prices of deliveries - hitting shoppers' wallets - and creating recruitment problems. The crimes are also hard for police to detect, he added. Criminology experts say the gangs are professional - researching when and where lorries are making deliveries, as well as where drivers are likely to stop so they can pounce without using violence, unlike their fictional counterparts. The thieves typically strike in 'secure' car parks - protected by CCTV, but usually unmanned - slashing holes in the curtains on the sides of transporters or even parking another lorry alongside and moving the goods from one into the other. The National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVICS), a nationwide police initiative tracking and cracking down on freight crime, says it is aware of 5,000 freight crimes in 2022, with £70million of goods stolen. A vehicle which had earlier failed to stop for police, leading to a chase on the northbound M606, ended up containing stolen booze A £70,000 stash of stolen whisky was found in the back of a lorry by police in an incident that briefly closed the M606 near Bradford Two males, who were in the lorry, were arrested by police In December, it was made aware of thefts including a trailer containing £50,000 of cheese, while another was stolen containing food and washing powder at an industrial estate in Kidderminster. That same month, a £70,000 stash of stolen whisky was found in the back of a lorry by police in an incident that briefly closed the M606 near Bradford. Officers from West Yorkshire's Roads Policing Unit were carrying out a drink drive patrol when they came across a 'suspicious' lorry. The vehicle had earlier failed to stop for officers, leading to a brief chase on the northbound M606. A government spokesperson said: 'Freight crime can have significant impacts on businesses and drivers and we are working closely with the police, automotive industry and National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service to ensure our response is as strong as it can be. 'We are increasing the capacity for safe and secure HGV parking and are working to analyse HGV-related crimes in England, with a specific focus on identifying high crime areas and crime patterns with existing HGV parking provisions.' London New York Times Amazon Leeds TikTok Share or comment on this article: Organised crime gangs lurking on motorways send cargo thefts soaring by half to £102m - with 'homegrown' groups blamed for majority of raids on lorry drivers to seize luxury brands e-mail Add comment

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Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders, Daniels has been their starter all season and one of football's breakout stars . Penix, taken eighth in a move coach Raheem Morris joked “shocked the world," waited behind Kirk Cousins until usurping the veteran and making his first pro start last week. On Sunday night, they'll face off in the league's first prime-time showdown of rookie QBs selected in the first round, and the spotlight is bright with significant playoff implications at stake. “I'm happy for him — he waited his time,” Daniels said of Penix. “He's a phenomenal player in my eyes, and I'm excited to be able to match up against him.” Daniels and the Commanders (10-5) are in the playoffs with a win. They might already be in before kickoff if Tampa Bay loses at home to Carolina, though the Buccaneers are 8-point favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook. Washington is favored by 4 against the Falcons (8-7), who are vying with the Bucs for the NFC South title and a home playoff game and also in contention with the Commanders and others for the conference's wild-card spots. “The reality is that you fight, you fight, you fight and you put yourself in a position to go out there and win your division,” Penix said. "You put yourself in a chance to get yourself to qualify for extra play. We’re right in the mix of doing that, and we’ve got to go do it and finish.” Daniels, who threw five touchdown passes to beat Philadelphia last week and end the Eagles’ winning streak at 10 games, is the prohibitive favorite to win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards in a rout of the New York Giants that included two touchdowns by Atlanta's defense and two on the ground from running back Bijan Robinson. “I was really pleased with his composure, his poise, his ability to click through progressions,” Morris said. "Realistically, it was a pretty clean game at the quarterback position. I’m very pleased with what he did and how he did it and the support that he had around him.” Washington's Dan Quinn is facing the Falcons as a head coach for the first time since they fired him in 2020. He was replaced then on an interim basis by Morris, who was an assistant on his staff in Atlanta the entire time Quinn was in charge, including the run to the Super Bowl in the 2016 season. “It’s always fun to play against your friends, your confidants, your mentors — whatever you want to look at it as — that we’ve been able to grow up with throughout this whole process,” said Morris, who was an assistant in Washington from 2012-14 under Mike Shanahan and interviewed for the Commanders job last winter. “Dan coaching me in college," Morris added, "and then having a chance to work together and then having a chance to really follow the same path to the National Football League and then to now being in a fortunate position to be head coaches in this awesome league and having a chance to compete against each other at a very high level with high stakes on the line in prime time and all of those things — I just enjoy those moments of being able to go against guys that you care about.” Morris said conversations from their close working relationship, which dates to their time together at Hofstra, are on a break right now. “Obviously you swap texts on normal weeks,” Morris said. “I won’t talk to him this week. I’ll ban him. I’ll block him on the phone.” Penix's results would have been even more impressive if not for some drops by receivers. Ray-Ray McCloud and Drake London had miscues on Atlanta’s opening drive. Tight end Kyle Pitts bobbled a pass later that led to Penix's interception. Serving as scout-team QB while Cousins was the starter , Penix had little practice time with the first-string offense before last week. As a left-hander, Penix gives receivers a different look, but perhaps the biggest adjustment was the added zip on his passes when compared with Cousins. “We kind of talked about that,” Morris said. “We figured that would happen. ... We talked about the reps with these guys, not having as many. So, things like that are going to happen. But I do like the fact that we’re able to keep playing and pushing and watch the guys get better and better as we went. The Commanders are expected to get two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen back after surgery in October to repair a torn pectoral muscle initially looked to be season-ending . “We know the caliber of Jon and what he can bring,” Quinn said. “He’s strong. He’s tough. So when that does happen, that’ll be something that will definitely bring energy to our defense.” Allen had 15 tackles and two sacks in five-plus games before getting injured at Baltimore on Oct. 13. After ranking last in the league with 10 sacks through the first 11 games, Atlanta’s long-struggling pass rush has enjoyed a dramatic surge. The Falcons have at least three in four consecutive games, the longest active streak in the league, with 16 total over this stretch. Arnold Ebiketie recorded his fifth sack and recovered a fumble against the Giants, and Kaden Elliss had a strip sack. Elliss also has five sacks and has dropped opposing QBs in four consecutive games: the longest streak by a Falcons defender since Patrick Kerney's five in a row in 2001. AP Sports Writer Charles Odum contributed. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLNone

Click celebrates significant growth milestones while introducing a new initiative to support and empower photojournalists in sharing authentic, impactful stories through the platform. SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Click , a groundbreaking mobile app that fights misinformation by making it simple to capture and publish authenticated content, powered by the Nodle Network , has recently launched the Click Photojournalism Fellowship, to empower photojournalists to join Click's mission to build a more truthful future. Joining the fellowship will give photojournalists exposure of their work via the Click app and Nodle Network and allow each photojournalist to share their stories and their photos. Additionally, Click has just reached two growth milestones in its first year of operation, passing 50,000 users and over 1,000 new photos authenticated by Click daily. These follow Click's public beta launch in March. The Click camera app is currently available for download on both iOS or Android , and all content captured with Click can be accessed through the app and on Click's website at clickapp.com . The first two photojournalists to join the Click Fellowship are: "We're thrilled to collaborate with photojournalists, empowering them to share their authentic stories through Click. In an era where digital content authenticity is crucial, we're leveraging blockchain to support journalists in building transparency and trust. The Click Photojournalism Fellowship sets a new standard for credibility in journalistic content on social media," says Micha Benoliel , CEO and co-founder of Intergalactic Labs, the team behind Click and Nodle. Click aims to grow the fellowship to over 20 photojournalists in early 2025 and is currently seeking more photojournalist partners. Photojournalists who join the program will share their recent work via Click's blog (both Click and non-Click photos), that represent their photojournalistic perspective, share their journalist story and be promoted across the Click and Nodle communities. Journalists will also provide feedback on the Click app periodically via scheduled sessions with Click's team. To apply and join the fellowship, photojournalists can fill out this short application and share samples of their work. About Click: Click is a new mobile app empowering everyone to easily create authentic media content. Click is on a mission to combat misinformation and bring truthful photos and videos aka "Deep Reals" to everyone via immutable digital proofs of authenticity. With Click, you can confirm content is real and happened at a specific location, time and via a specific mobile device and camera. This is all made possible by ContentSign , Click's proprietary technology which proves the integrity of data from its moment of capture on-chain. Click is built on ZKsync , the leading Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain and is powered by the Nodle DePIN. Click supports the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) and is a member of the Adobe-led Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI). Download Click on iOS or Android and visit us at clickapp.com to learn more and see recent press coverage. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/click-camera-app-announces-new-photojournalism-fellowship-as-app-reaches-50-000-users-signing-1-000-authenticated-photos-daily-302329583.html SOURCE Nodle

US sex-abuse watchdog fires investigator after learning of his arrest for stealing drug money DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport abruptly fired one of its investigators last month after learning he’d been arrested for stealing money confiscated after a drug bust he was part of during his previous job as a police officer. Jason Krasley left his job with the Allentown Police Department in Pennsylvania in 2021 and was hired by the Denver-based SafeSport center to look into sensitive cases involving sex abuse and harassment. The center said it conducts multiple interviews and a “comprehensive background check” of potential employees. The center said it was looking into cases Krasley handled to make sure they were dealt with appropriately. Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga has stepped down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately. Larrañaga will be replaced by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of Larrañaga’s best friends for the past three decades or so — for the remainder of the season. The now-former coach says he loves the university but believes it's the right time to step away. Larrañaga says "I’ve tried every which way to keep this going.” Larrañaga joins a long line of prominent college basketball coaches who have left their jobs in recent years citing the changes in the game and the challenge of coaching in the Name, Image and Likeness era. Detroit Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde, name Todd McLellan as his replacement The Detroit Red Wings have fired coach Derek Lalonde and named Todd McLellan as his replacement. The move a day after Christmas comes after the Red Wings lost 21 of their first 34 games this season. They're on a three-game skid. Assistant Bob Boughner was also fired and Trent Yawney hired to work on McLellan's staff. McLellan signed a multiyear contract to start his fourth NHL head coaching job. Lalonde was nearly midway through his third season with Detroit after winning the Stanley Cup twice as an assistant with Tampa Bay. Penn State offensive coordinator Kotelnicki's creativity has the Nittany Lions humming in the CFP Penn State's offense is thriving under first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. The Nittany Lions are one of a handful of Power Four schools averaging 200 yards per game rushing and receiving heading into their College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State. Penn State has one of the most unique offensive weapons in the country in tight end Tyler Warren. Warren has 92 receptions this season and has become a threat out of the backfield, rushing for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Pat Riley says the Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, saying the team has no plans to trade Butler. It’s a clear sign that, if necessary, the team will be willing to let Butler leave as a free agent and get nothing in return. Riley says in a release distributed by the team "we usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches.” Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions SYDNEY (AP) — Organizers said that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, which administers the yacht race, has said that one sailor each on entrants Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline were killed after being struck by the boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail. The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning. Haaland penalty failure and Fernandes red card pile on woes for City and United in Premier League Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes’ latest red card have compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants. City dropped more points in its improbably poor run of form by drawing 1-1 at home to Everton. Haaland had a spot kick saved by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The defending champions have only won one of its last 13 games in all competitions. City is languishing in seventh place while United is 14th after a 2-0 loss at Wolverhampton. Fernandes was sent off in the 47th. First-place Liverpool beat Leicester 3-1 and leads by seven points. Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, because of pain in her knee and shoulder. Thursday's news represents the latest interruption of her comeback from a drug suspension. Halep posted on social media that she was feeling poorly after participating in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. The 33-year-old Romanian said she is planning to next enter the Transylvania Open in her home country, where play begins Feb. 3. Halep was granted a wild-card entry for qualifying in the Australian Open last week. Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions raced to an early 13-point lead and were never really threatened by the Steelers (10-6). Pittsburgh has dropped three straight to see its chances of capturing the AFC North take another hit. Travis Kelce caught eight passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Kelce also became the third tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions, joining Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten. Jackson breaks Vick's NFL rushing record for QBs in Ravens' rout over Texans HOUSTON (AP) — Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson passed Michael Vick for the most yards rushing by a quarterback in NFL history in a 31-2 win over the Houston Texans in Wednesday. Jackson moved past Vick on a 6-yard run in the third quarter. Jackson had 87 yards rushing to give him 6,110 yards, moving him past Vick, who piled up 6,109 in his 13-year career.

The main US indices finished lower on Monday, fueled by a decline in AI leader Nvidia that weighed on tech stocks, as investors looked ahead to a crucial inflation report set for later this week. Nvidia fell after China's market regulator launched an investigation into the chipmaker over suspected violation of antimonopoly law, dragging down the information technology sector. Advanced Micro Devices slipped after BofA Global Research downgraded its rating on the stock, weighing on the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. "The market was taken a bit by surprise regarding China's investigating (Nvidia) as a possible antimonopoly-law violation. So that's one thing that's putting a little damper on the market," said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research in New York. The S&P 500 lost 37.92 points, or 0.6 percent, to end at 6,052.35, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 123.08 points, or 0.6 percent, to 19,736.69. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 240.59 points, or 0.5 percent, to 44,401.93. Comcast declined after forecasting a loss of more than 100,000 broadband subscribers in the fourth quarter, denting the communication services sector. Shares of Hershey soared following a report that Cadbury parent Mondelez was exploring an acquisition of the chocolate maker. Mondelez shares fell. Investors are anticipating the consumer price index (CPI) data set for release on Wednesday, along with the producer price index (PPI) on Thursday, ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting on Dec. 17-18. Several Fed officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, emphasized caution regarding the central bank's approach to easing monetary policy due to the economy's resilience. Wall Street's main indexes started December on a positive note, with the benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq both gaining in their first week, while the blue-chip Dow ended the week slightly lower. US stocks soared in November after Donald Trump won the presidential election and his party secured control of both houses of Congress, raising expectations for a more business-friendly policy agenda. (Reuters)

Click celebrates significant growth milestones while introducing a new initiative to support and empower photojournalists in sharing authentic, impactful stories through the platform. SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Click , a groundbreaking mobile app that fights misinformation by making it simple to capture and publish authenticated content, powered by the Nodle Network , has recently launched the Click Photojournalism Fellowship, to empower photojournalists to join Click's mission to build a more truthful future. Joining the fellowship will give photojournalists exposure of their work via the Click app and Nodle Network and allow each photojournalist to share their stories and their photos. Additionally, Click has just reached two growth milestones in its first year of operation, passing 50,000 users and over 1,000 new photos authenticated by Click daily. These follow Click's public beta launch in March. The Click camera app is currently available for download on both iOS or Android , and all content captured with Click can be accessed through the app and on Click's website at clickapp.com . The first two photojournalists to join the Click Fellowship are: "We're thrilled to collaborate with photojournalists, empowering them to share their authentic stories through Click. In an era where digital content authenticity is crucial, we're leveraging blockchain to support journalists in building transparency and trust. The Click Photojournalism Fellowship sets a new standard for credibility in journalistic content on social media," says Micha Benoliel , CEO and co-founder of Intergalactic Labs, the team behind Click and Nodle. Click aims to grow the fellowship to over 20 photojournalists in early 2025 and is currently seeking more photojournalist partners. Photojournalists who join the program will share their recent work via Click's blog (both Click and non-Click photos), that represent their photojournalistic perspective, share their journalist story and be promoted across the Click and Nodle communities. Journalists will also provide feedback on the Click app periodically via scheduled sessions with Click's team. To apply and join the fellowship, photojournalists can fill out this short application and share samples of their work. About Click: Click is a new mobile app empowering everyone to easily create authentic media content. Click is on a mission to combat misinformation and bring truthful photos and videos aka "Deep Reals" to everyone via immutable digital proofs of authenticity. With Click, you can confirm content is real and happened at a specific location, time and via a specific mobile device and camera. This is all made possible by ContentSign , Click's proprietary technology which proves the integrity of data from its moment of capture on-chain. Click is built on ZKsync , the leading Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain and is powered by the Nodle DePIN. Click supports the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) and is a member of the Adobe-led Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI). Download Click on iOS or Android and visit us at clickapp.com to learn more and see recent press coverage. SOURCE Nodle

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Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" Thanks for your interest in Kalkine Media's content! To continue reading, please log in to your account or create your free account with us.Signaling a balanced approach to managing ties with both Asian giants, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to visit China in January 2025, within weeks after his official visit to India in the third week of December 2024. China being Sri Lanka’s reliable economic partner, the visit reflects his strategy to strengthen bilateral relations and seek support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery. Dissanayake’s aim to secure foreign investment, technology, and tourism support while addressing Sri Lanka’s debt challenges. China, a significant investor in Sri Lanka’s infrastructure, has expressed its willingness to deepen cooperation under Dissanayake’s leadership. Analysts suggest that the President’s leftist ideology aligns with fostering closer ties with China, but his pragmatic stance seeks to maintain a balance with India’s strategic interests in the region. Dissanayake’s diplomatic approach is seen as crucial to navigating the economic and geopolitical pressures facing Sri Lanka. The outcomes of these engagements with India and China will shape the country’s recovery path and its role in regional dynamics. China’s push for “common prosperity” under the leadership of President Xi Jinping reflects the nation’s resolve to address income inequality, foster equitable growth, and modernise its economic model. As part of this vision, the government has introduced a range of policies, mechanisms, and reforms to promote wealth redistribution, social equity, and sustainable development. This policy shift represents a key element of China’s “New Era” strategy, aiming to balance rapid economic growth with inclusivity and fairness. This is an area Sri Lanka could get huge benefits from the Chinese experience. Economic reforms Common prosperity is not a new concept in China; it was first articulated by Deng Xiaoping during the era of economic reforms in the late 1970s. Deng’s vision emphasised that “some people and regions can get rich first” to spur overall development. However, after decades of rapid growth, income disparities between rural and urban areas, as well as between regions and social classes, have become a pressing issue. Xi Jinping has revived and redefined this goal, focusing on reducing inequalities while maintaining economic stability. For the National People’s Power (NPP) Government which emphasises the imperative of equal distribution of wealth and upliftment of rural and urban poor, the Chinese concept for achieving Common Prosperity will be a solid path to emulate. The core mechanisms adopted to implement this concept include wealth redistribution through taxation and transfers, tax reforms targeting high-income earners and corporations to address the growing wealth gap, enhanced progressive taxation, property taxes, and measures to curb tax evasion among the wealthy and social safety nets, such as improved pensions, healthcare, and education subsidies, aim to uplift low-income groups. Major steps taken for rural revitalisation and regional development are measures to close the urban-rural divide, investments in infrastructure, agricultural modernisation, and rural industries seek to increase rural incomes and enhance quality of life and targeted funding and policy support to reduce geographic disparities in least developed provinces. To fast track the Concept of Common Prosperity, Chinese government has encouraged philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The government encouraged wealthy individuals and corporations to contribute to social causes. Tech giants and private enterprises are being urged to support social programmes, invest in community development, and promote inclusive hiring practices. They also introduced additional distribution mechanisms existing primary (market-based) and secondary (taxation and redistribution) income distributions such as voluntary contributions through charity, foundations, and social initiatives.This mechanism emphasises moral responsibility and societal values over mere profit-making. Another crucial step was to reform the private sector by implementing policies to regulate monopolies and ensure fair competition aim to create a level playing field.The crackdown on tech firms and real estate developers reflects a broader goal of curbing excessive corporate influence and prioritizing social good over profit. Sustainable programmes Together with these steps, sustainable programmes were launched to boostemployment and education through vocational training programs and reforms in the education system are designed to enhance skills and create more equitable opportunities for upward mobility.Policies promoting job creation, particularly in green industries and high-tech sectors, help address unemployment and underemployment. While taking lessons from the successful Common Prosperity programme of China, it is advisable to take safeguards against possible pitfalls that could adversely impact economic growth. Over-regulation of the private sector risks stifling innovation and slowing GDP growth. And businesses may become cautious about investments due to perceived unpredictability in policies. The scale and complexity of addressing entrenched inequalities pose significant challenges. Excessive state intervention could harm market dynamics, leading to inefficiency. Hence, balancing redistribution with economic liberalisation remains a delicate task. China’s pursuit of common prosperity also has international ramifications. As a major global economy, its policies can influence trade, investment, and global inequality discourse. The emphasis on reducing disparities aligns with global calls for sustainable and inclusive development, offering a potential model for other nations grappling with similar challenges. China’s “New Era” mechanism for common prosperity marks a significant shift in the country’s developmental priorities. While challenges remain, the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to addressing inequality and fostering a more inclusive society. If implemented effectively, it has the potential to serve as a blueprint for balancing growth with equity in a rapidly changing world. President Dissanayake is in a position to get every possible support from President Xi Jinping for implementing a comprehensive prosperity package in Sri Lanka designed under the Chinese leader’s concept of ‘New Era Mechanism for Common Prosperity’.

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Alexis Mac Allister and substitute Cody Gakpo got the goals as Liverpool beat Champions League holders Real Madrid 2-0 at Anfield to make it five wins from as many games in the league phase for Arne Slot’s men. The Reds took the lead when Mac Allister played a one-two with Conor Bradley and slotted past Thibaut Courtois seven minutes into the second half. Real had the chance to equalise with a penalty just past the hour, but Kylian Mbappe saw his strike saved by Caoimhin Kelleher. There was then an unsuccessful spot-kick from the hosts as Mohamed Salah missed from 12 yards, before Gakpo popped up with a 76th-minute header from Andy Robertson’s cross as the Merseysiders recorded a first win over Real in 15 years and gained some revenge for their defeats in the 2018 and 2022 finals. While Liverpool top the table, Carlo Ancelotti’s Real are down in 24th place – the final play-offs berth – with just six points from their five matches. Aston Villa are outside the top eight on goal difference after a 0-0 draw with Juventus in which Morgan Rogers had a stoppage-time finish for the hosts ruled out for a foul, with Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez having earlier made a fantastic save to deny Francisco Conceicao. Celtic, lying 20th, drew 1-1 at home with Club Brugge thanks to a curling Daizen Maeda strike that cancelled out a remarkable own goal by Cameron Carter-Vickers, who passed back without looking to send the ball into the net. Borussia Dortmund moved into the top eight with 3-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb, where Jamie Gittens, Ramy Bensebaini and Serhou Guirassy got on the scoresheet. Monaco dropped to eighth after suffering their first loss of the league phase, 3-2 at home to Benfica. Despite having Wilfried Singo sent off just prior to the hour mark, the French side took the lead for a second time via Soungoutou Magassa in the 67th minute, only for late goals from Arthur Cabral and Zeki Amdouni to give Benfica all three points. Lille, in 12th, have the same amount of points as Monaco and Villa thanks to a 2-1 win at Bologna, with Ngal’Ayel Mukau notching a brace. PSV Eindhoven, now 18th, produced a dramatic late turnaround to beat 10-man Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2 at home. The visitors led 2-0 through Danylo Sikan and Oleksandr Zubkov before having Pedrinho sent off in the 69th minute, and PSV then hit back with three goals in the closing stages, Malik Tilman scoring in the 87th and 90th and Ricardo Pepi then notching the winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Red Star Belgrade registered their first win of the league phase by thrashing Stuttgart 5-1, as did Sturm Graz, beating Girona 1-0.

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Iowa moves on without injured quarterback Brendan Sullivan when the Hawkeyes visit Maryland for a Big Ten Conference contest on Saturday afternoon. Former starter Cade McNamara is not ready to return from a concussion, so Iowa (6-4, 4-3) turns to former walk-on and fourth-stringer Jackson Stratton to lead the offense in College Park, Md. "Confident that he'll do a great job," Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said of Stratton on his weekly radio show. "He stepped in, did a really nice job in our last ballgame. And he's got a good ability to throw the football, and he's learning every day. ... We'll go with him and see what we can do." Iowa had been on an upswing with Sullivan, who had sparked the Hawkeyes to convincing wins over Northwestern and Wisconsin before suffering an ankle injury in a 20-17 loss at UCLA on Nov. 8. Stratton came on in relief against the Bruins and completed 3 of 6 passes for 28 yards. Another storyline for Saturday is that Ferentz will be opposing his son, Brian Ferentz, an assistant at Maryland. Brian Ferentz was Iowa's offensive coordinator from 2017-23. "We've all got business to take care of on Saturday," Kirk Ferentz said. "I think his experience has been good and everything I know about it. As a parent, I'm glad he's with good people." Maryland (4-6, 1-6) needs a win to keep its hopes alive for a fourth straight bowl appearance under Mike Locksley. The Terrapins have dropped five of their last six games, all by at least 14 points, including a 31-17 loss at home to Rutgers last weekend. "It's been a challenging last few weeks to say the least," Locksley said. The challenge this week will be to stop Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, who leads the Big Ten in rushing yards (1,328) and touchdowns (20), averaging 7.1 yards per carry. "With running backs, it's not always about speed. It's about power, vision and the ability to make something out of nothing," Locksley said. "This guy is a load and runs behind his pads." Maryland answers with quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., who leads the Big Ten in passing yards per game (285.5) and completions (268). His top target is Tai Felton, who leads the conference in catches (86) and receiving yards (1,040). --Field Level Media

18 jili slot The Transportation Security Administration has some reminders for those heading to airports during the holidays. “People seem to forget some of the more common and routine steps that they need to take when packing for a flight or when they are going through a checkpoint, perhaps because they’re focused on being at their destination and not focusing on what needs to happen before getting there,” said TSA officer Christopher Kirchein of John F. Kennedy International Airport. “Travelers sometimes ignore the advice that we give them,” said TeaNeisha Barker, a TSA uniformed adviser. “We are providing guidance so that they get through the checkpoint as simply and conveniently as possible. Not every airport has the same technology, so listen to the guidance we are offering.” “Passengers forget that knives and other weapons are not allowed through our checkpoints. It’s shocking to see so many people with knives,” said TSA officer Aisha Hicks of Philadelphia International Airport. “Weapons of any kind are prohibited through a TSA checkpoint.” TSA officers shared this list of the common things that travelers forget and should remember when coming to a security checkpoint. Ten things that travelers need to remember when preparing to go through the security screening process: • Remember that you cannot bring bottles of water, energy drinks, juice, coffee, soda or any filled insulated reusable container through a security checkpoint. However, they can finish their beverage and bring the empty bottle or container with them. • Remember to bring your ID to the checkpoint. • Remember when TSA officers remind you to remove everything from your pockets that it does not only mean metallic items such as keys and mobile phones, but it means everything, including non-metallic items such as tissues, lip balm, breath mints, etc. • Remember that you cannot bring a firearm through a checkpoint. Instead, pack your unloaded firearm in a locked hard-sided case and declare it at your airline check-in counter and the airline will ensure it is transported in the belly of the plane where nobody has access to it. • Remember that you need to remove your shoes when getting screened and then end up barefoot on the floor. It’s probably a good idea to wear socks. • Remember that children 12 and under are allowed to travel through a TSA PreCheck screening lane with a parent who has TSA PreCheck on their boarding pass. In addition, don’t forget that children up to the age of 18 can also come into the TSA PreCheck lane with their parent if they are on the same airline reservation as their parent. • Remember that passengers that appear 12 and under or 75 and older do not need to remove their shoes and light jacket. • Remember, if you are putting a lock on your luggage, make sure it is a TSA compatible lock so that if TSA officers need to open your luggage, they can unlock it and relock it. If the lock is not TSA compliant, TSA officers who need to open your luggage will cut off the lock, rendering it useless. • Remember that you can bring medications through a security checkpoint, even liquid medication. Just let the TSA officer know that you have liquid medication with you so it can be screened separately. • Remember to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license sooner rather than later because REAL ID goes into effect on May 7.

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188 jili slot No. 24 Arizona is coming off consecutive defeats for the first time in the Tommy Lloyd era when it faces undefeated Davidson on Wednesday to begin the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas. Arizona (2-2) lost at Wisconsin 103-88 on Nov. 15 and followed that with a home loss against Duke 69-55 on Friday. The Wildcats have dropped 15 spots in the Associated Press Top 25 poll in two weeks. Arizona's record is .500 this early in a season for the first time since it was 3-3 to start the 2017-18 schedule. "I've got work to do, so let's get to work," said Lloyd, in his fourth year as Arizona's head coach. "Let's see where we're at in a month, and if we're still struggling, you know what I'll do? I still got work to do, but I'm gonna get to it." Arizona shot 39.6 percent from the field against Duke, and just 26.1 percent (6 of 23) from 3-point range. The Wildcats were outrebounded by 43-30 and their 15 turnovers led to 19 points. Jaden Bradley led Arizona with 18 points and KJ Lewis added 12. Preseason All-American Caleb Love had eight points on 3-of-13 shooting from the field, including 1-of-9 from 3-point range. Arizona made only one field goal in the last 5:39 as Duke pulled away after its lead was trimmed to six points. "We didn't play great," Lloyd said. "Now we need to take a step back and figure out why. Are there some schematic problems? Are there some problems with how our personnel is kind of put together? "We got to figure out what our certainties are, and the things we have to have, and then over the course of the next couple of days, if there's adjustments we need to make, we need to figure out what those are." Davidson is 4-0 after a 15-17 record last season, in which it lost its last six games to put an end to postseason hopes. A 93-66 win over visiting VMI on Friday followed a 91-85 win at Bowling Green and 76-70 victory over visiting East Tennessee State. The two wins by 10 points or fewer are important because Davidson was 6-12 in such games last season. It was 4-11 in games decided by five points or fewer. "The goal (is) to get better," Davidson head coach Matt McKillop said after the season opener. "We talk about fighting to win every possession. I think we had to figure out what that really felt like with the lights on." Davidson made 13 shots from 3-point range in the win over VMI. Reed Bailey had 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Bobby Durkin added 19 points, including 17 of them and a career-best five 3-pointers in the first half. Bailey leads Davidson in scoring (19 points per game) and rebounding (7.8). Durkin is shooting 57.9 percent (22 of 38) from the field and 54.2 percent (13 of 24) from 3-point range. By contrast, Arizona's Love is shooting 32 percent (16 of 50) from the field and 21.4 percent (6 of 28) from beyond the arc. Bradley leads Arizona with 15.5 points per game. He is shooting 50 percent (24 of 48) from the field and is 35.7 percent (5 of 14) from 3-point range. --Field Level MediaAmerican Electric Power: Light Up Your Income Portfolio With This Mission Critical Utility

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NoneAzad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, while reiterating the incumbent government's commitment to promote education, has said that the government was working painstakingly to improve the quality of education in the region MUZAFFARABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Nov, 2024) ( ) President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, while reiterating the incumbent 's commitment to promote , has said that the was working painstakingly to improve the quality of in the region. He said this while addressing the fifth convocation of the University of on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that it was a matter of great honour for him to preside the convocation. He congratulated the graduating students for achieving an important milestone in their academic career.Extending his heartfelt congratulations to the students who won the medals on securing prominent positions, he said, it was right time for the graduating students to start their professional journey. Pertinently, medals were awarded to 31 students who secured prominent positions whereas degree certificates were distributed amongst 1463 successful students who graduated the university.He also appreciated the Vice Chancellor of the University of , Professor Dr. Rehmat Ali and the teachers for their hard work, dedication and determination. Barrister Chaudhry welcomed the construction of a on an area of 5 kanals in the University premises by Qibla Hazrat Sahib Gulhar Sharif. " the expenses incurred on the construction of the will be borne by Alia Gulhar Sharif for which we are deeply grateful to Qibla Hazrat Sahib", he maintained.In his address, the president stated that the has ensured transparency and in the recruitment of teachers across . Commenting on the prevailing political and human rights situation in held territory of and Kashmir, the president strongly condemned the atrocities and human rights violations committed by in the restive region. He said that had suppressed the Kashmiris' fundamental right, the right to self-determination. He also paid eulogizing tributes to Kashmiri who laid down their precious lives while fighting the occupation forces.On the occasion, the president reiterated Kashmiris resolve to continue the ongoing struggle till the people of occupied Kashmir achieve their cherished goal of freedom.None

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NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart's sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are revaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business. The changes announced by the world's biggest retailer followed a string of legal victories by conservative groups that have filed an onslaught of lawsuits challenging corporate and federal programs aimed at elevating minority and women-owned businesses and employees. The risk associated with some of programs crystalized with the election of former President Donald Trump, whose administration is certain to make dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs a priority. Trump's incoming deputy chief of policy will be his former adviser Stephen Miller , who leads a group called America First Legal that has aggressively challenged corporate DEI policies. “There has been a lot of reassessment of risk looking at programs that could be deemed to constitute reverse discrimination,” said Allan Schweyer, principal researcher the Human Capital Center at the Conference Board. “This is another domino to fall and it is a rather large domino,” he added. Among other changes, Walmart said it will no longer give priority treatment to suppliers owned by women or minorities. The company also will not renew a five-year commitment for a racial equity center set up in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd. And it pulled out of a prominent gay rights index . Schweyer said the biggest trigger for companies making such changes is simply a reassessment of their legal risk exposure, which began after U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2023 that ended affirmative action in college admissions. Since then, conservative groups using similar arguments have secured court victories against various diversity programs, especially those that steer contracts to minority or women-owned businesses. Most recently, the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty won a victory in a case against the U.S. Department of Transportation over its use of a program that gives priority to minority-owned businesses when it awards contracts. Companies are seeing a big legal risk in continuing with DEI efforts, said Dan Lennington, a deputy counsel at the institute. His organization says it has identified more than 60 programs in the federal government that it considers discriminatory, he said. “We have a legal landscape within the entire federal government, all three branches -- the U.S. Supreme Court, the Congress and the President -- are all now firmly pointed in the direction towards equality of individuals and individualized treatment of all Americans, instead of diversity, equity and inclusion treating people as members of racial groups,” Lennington said. The Trump administration is also likely to take direct aim at DEI initiatives through executive orders and other policies that affect private companies, especially federal contractors. “The impact of the election on DEI policies is huge. It can’t be overstated,” said Jason Schwartz, co-chair of the Labor & Employment Practice Group at law firm Gibson Dunn. With Miller returning to the White House, rolling back DEI initiatives is likely to be a priority, Schwartz said. “Companies are trying to strike the right balance to make clear they’ve got an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, and they want to get the best talent, while at the same time trying not to alienate various parts of their employees and customer base who might feel one way or the other. It’s a virtually impossible dilemma,” Schwartz said. A recent survey by Pew Research Center showed that workers are divided on the merits of DEI policies. While still broadly popular, the share of workers who said focusing on workplace diversity was mostly a good thing fell to 52% in the November survey, compared to 56% in a similar survey in February 2023. Rachel Minkin, a research associated at Pew called it a small but significant shift in short amount of time. There will be more companies pulling back from their DEI policies, but it likely won’t be a retreat across the board, said David Glasgow, executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at New York University. “There are vastly more companies that are sticking with DEI," Glasgow said. "The only reason you don’t hear about it is most of them are doing it by stealth. They’re putting their heads down and doing DEI work and hoping not to attract attention.” Glasgow advises organizations to stick to their own core values, because attitudes toward the topic can change quickly in the span of four years. “It’s going to leave them looking a little bit weak if there’s a kind of flip-flopping, depending on whichever direction the political winds are blowing,” he said. One reason DEI programs exist is because without those programs, companies may be vulnerable to lawsuits for traditional discrimination. “Really think carefully about the risks in all directions on this topic,” Glasgow said. Walmart confirmed will no longer consider race and gender as a litmus test to improve diversity when it offers supplier contracts. Last fiscal year, Walmart said it spent more than $13 billion on minority, women or veteran-owned good and service suppliers. It was unclear how its relationships with such business would change going forward. Organizations that that have partnered with Walmart on its diversity initiatives offered a cautious response. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a non-profit that last year named Walmart one of America's top corporation for women-owned enterprises, said it was still evaluating the impact of Walmart's announcement. Pamela Prince-Eason, the president and CEO of the organization, said she hoped Walmart's need to cater to its diverse customer base will continue to drive contracts to women-owned suppliers even if the company no longer has explicit dollar goals. “I suspect Walmart will continue to have one of the most inclusive supply chains in the World,” Prince-Eason wrote. “Any retailer's ability to serve the communities they operate in will continue to value understanding their customers, (many of which are women), in order to better provide products and services desired and no one understands customers better than Walmart." Walmart's announcement came after the company spoke directly with conservative political commentator and activist Robby Starbuck, who has been going after corporate DEI policies, calling out individual companies on the social media platform X. Several of those companies have subsequently announced that they are pulling back their initiatives, including Ford , Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s and Tractor Supply . Walmart confirmed to The Associated Press that it will better monitor its third-party marketplace items to make sure they don’t feature sexual and transgender products aimed at minors. The company also will stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s annual benchmark index that measures workplace inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees. A Walmart spokesperson added that some of the changes were already in progress and not as a result of conversations that it had with Starbuck. RaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins, senior director of the HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program, said companies that “abandon” their commitments workplace inclusion policies “are shirking their responsibility to their employees, consumers, and shareholders.” She said the buying power of LGBTQ customers is powerful and noted that the index will have record participation of more than 1,400 companies in 2025.MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund, Inc. (NASDAQ: CUBA) (the “Fund”) today announced that Thomas J. Herzfeld, Chairman of the Board of Directors has resigned from the Board as of December 31, 2024. Mr. Herzfeld has also resigned as Portfolio Manager for the Fund effective as of the same date. Mr. Herzfeld has held the position of Chairman since the Fund’s launch in 1994. He will retain the position of Chairman Emeritus and participate in board meetings on a non-voting basis. The Board has elected Cecilia Gondor to serve as Chairperson effective December 31, 2024. Ms. Gondor has served on the Board of Directors since 2014. She also served as Executive Vice President of Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. (the Fund’s investment manager) from 1984 through May 2014. During her years at the investment manager, her research analysis garnered her the reputation as being one of the most knowledgeable analysts in the industry. Additionally, she was the Executive Vice President of Thomas J. Herzfeld & Co., Inc., a broker-dealer, from 1984 through 2010. Ms. Gondor currently is an owner and the Managing Member of L&M Management LLC group of partnerships, a residential and commercial office space investor located in Alexandria, Virginia. In addition, the Board has named Brigitta Herzfeld to fill the board vacancy created by Mr. Herzfeld’s resignation. Ms. Herzfeld is a current member of the investment manager’s executive committee and will join the Board as of December 31, 2024. She is a graduate of Bowdoin College (BA), Stanford University (MA) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT Sloan School of Management (MBA) and Wharton-Singapore Management University (Executive Management Program). She has held positions at Goldman, Sachs & Co and Lehman Brothers Japan, Inc. Mr. Herzfeld commented: “It has been my privilege and honor to serve on the Board of Directors of The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund for its entire history. As I approach my 80 th birthday, it is with much pride that I turn the leadership of the Fund over to a new generation. Cecilia Gondor has been a consistent source of expert guidance for the Fund for many years and is a great choice to take over the chair position. And Brigitta Herzfeld’s financial background and long history with our firm will be an invaluable source of expertise for the board. While I will remain active with the management company, it is clear that the time has come for me to step down from active leadership of the Fund. As Chairman Emeritus I will be working harder than ever to ensure that we maximize shareholder value; we are currently exploring several options that we think will be beneficial to our shareholders.” Mr. Herzfeld has had a long and illustrious career and is generally considered to be “the father of closed-end fund investing”. Mr. Herzfeld wrote the first of his six books on the subject of closed-end funds in 1979. He is the publisher of The Investor's Guide to Closed-End Funds monthly research report and is quoted and interviewed on the subject of closed-end funds by the world’s most renowned financial papers. He has served as a contributing editor for the Global Guide to Investing (published by Financial Times ), and The Encyclopedia of Investments . Ms. Gondor responded to her election to Chairperson: “To follow in the footsteps of Tom Herzfeld is a very humbling experience. He has been a mentor to me and many others in the closed-end fund industry. I look forward to working with Brigitta Herzfeld and the other board members to continue the work that Tom started 30 years ago and am honored to contribute to the legacy he has built in any way that I can.” A graduate of Philadelphia University in 1966, Mr. Herzfeld served in the United States Army Reserve from 1966-1972, and on active duty in 1967. He received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (LHD) from Philadelphia University in 2008. He joined the Wall Street firm Reynolds & Co., in 1968 and began a specialization in closed-end funds. He formed the NYSE member firm of Carlino, Herzfeld and Kemm in 1970 and served as the firm's Senior Partner at the age of 25. He also became an Allied Member of the NYSE, an Associate Member of the AMEX and a senior register options principal. In 1981, he formed a stock brokerage firm, Thomas J. Herzfeld & Co., Inc., that was the first to specialize in the field of closed-end funds. He created the industry's first and only Closed-End Fund Index, "The Herzfeld Average," which has been published in Barron’s weekly since its establishment in 1987. He also coined the term “lifeboat provisions” used in the industry to define tactics funds take to narrow discounts and keep prices afloat. About Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc., founded in 1984, is an SEC registered investment advisor, specializing in investment analysis and account management in closed-end funds. The Firm also specializes in investment in the Caribbean Basin. The HERZFELD/CUBA division of Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. serves as the investment advisor to The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund, Inc. a publicly traded closed-end fund (NASDAQ: CUBA). More information about the advisor can be found at www.herzfeld.com . Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. An investment in the Fund is subject to certain risks, including market risk. In general, shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount from their net asset value and at the time of sale may be trading on the exchange at a price which is more or less than the original purchase price or the net asset value. An investor should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objective, risks, charges and expenses. Please read the Fund’s disclosure documents before investing. Forward-Looking Statements This press release, and other statements that TJHA or the Fund may make, may contain forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, with respect to the Fund’s or TJHA’s future financial or business performance, strategies or expectations. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “trend,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “pipeline,” “believe,” “comfortable,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “current,” “intention,” “estimate,” “position,” “assume,” “outlook,” “continue,” “remain,” “maintain,” “sustain,” “seek,” “achieve,” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or similar expressions. TJHA and the Fund caution that forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and TJHA and the Fund assume no duty to and do not undertake to update forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance. With respect to the Fund, the following factors, among others, could cause actual events to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: (1) changes and volatility in political, economic or industry conditions, particularly with respect to Cuba and other Caribbean Basin countries, the interest rate environment, foreign exchange rates or financial and capital markets, which could result in changes in demand for the Fund or in the Fund’s net asset value; (2) the relative and absolute investment performance of the Fund and its investments; (3) the impact of increased competition; (4) the unfavorable resolution of any legal proceedings; (5) the extent and timing of any distributions or share repurchases; (6) the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; (7) the impact of legislative and regulatory actions and reforms, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and regulatory, supervisory or enforcement actions of government agencies relating to the Fund or TJHA, as applicable; (8) terrorist activities, international hostilities and natural disasters, which may adversely affect the general economy, domestic and local financial and capital markets, specific industries or TJHA or the Fund; (9) TJHA’s and the Fund’s ability to attract and retain highly talented professionals; (10) the impact of TJHA electing to provide support to its products from time to time; (11) the impact of problems at other financial institutions or the failure or negative performance of products at other financial institutions; and (12) the effects of an epidemic, pandemic or public health emergency, including without limitation, COVID-19. Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and other regulatory filings of the Fund with the SEC are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on TJHA’s website at www.herzfeld.com/cuba, and may discuss these or other factors that affect the Fund. The information contained on TJHA’s website is not a part of this press release. Contact: Tom Morgan Chief Compliance Officer Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. 1-305-777-1660

By Yuya Matsuda and Shunsuke Matsuda / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers 7:00 JST, December 23, 2024 * * World Expos, which started to be held in the 19th century, had a major element of being a fair where each participating country competed to display its prowess in science and technology. In response to a wave of globalization, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) decided in 1994 for each Expo to establish a theme that would respond to the needs of a modern society. Since then, Expos have transformed into venues for the international community to share solutions to global issues facing humanity, such as those pertaining to the environment, food and energy. “Science can save lives from diseases and disasters. That is what can lead to the happiness of mankind,” Hiroshi Kawamoto, a professor at Kyoto University’s Institute for Life and Medical Sciences said emphatically. The theme of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” because universities and research institutes that are strong in advanced medical technology are concentrated in the Kansai region. At the Expo, Rebirthel Co., a Kyoto-based regenerative medicine venture firm founded by Kawamoto, will exhibit images of killer T cells targeting cells infected by viruses such as COVID-19. Killer T cells are immune cells created from iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells or embryonic stem cells. In 2013, Prof. Kawamoto succeeded for the first time in the world in producing killer T cells from iPS cells that attack cancer cells. Killer T cells may also be useful for treating infectious diseases such as COVID-19 because the virus can be repelled by introducing a gene that recognizes virus-infected cells into killer T cells. This immunotherapy can also be used against unknown infectious diseases, and the goal is to deliver it to patients as a cure within 100 days during the next pandemic. “Potent killer T cells can be by far the strongest of all immune cells as the ultimate treatment. I want to show the next generation what future medicine will look like,” Prof. Kawamoto said. One of the challenges threatening the future of humanity is extreme heat caused by increasingly serious climate change. In Japan, the number of deaths from heatstroke exceeds 1,000 every year, and there are growing concerns about the Expo’s management during the summer months. An industry-academia team, which includes a team from Kobe University, has developed a technology to predict the risk of heatstroke on the following day with high accuracy. Using a supercomputer, the risk will be calculated in detail for each area of the venue based on 3D data at the Expo site and daily weather data. The team plans to use this technology as countermeasures against heatstroke during the Expo. Kobe University Prof. Satoru Oishi said, “Children are particularly vulnerable to the impact of heat. We want to show how society should protect the lives of all generations.” The World Bank estimates that over 200 million people will be forced to migrate by 2050 due to environmental issues such as sea level rise. Kenro Taura executive director of Kiko Network, NPO based in Kyoto working to prevent climate change, said, “It is necessary to share a sense of crisis at the Expo, where many people will be in attendance.” The question is how far we can show the path to brighten the lives of future generations.

For many people watching the Davos public programme, it can seem overwhelming. Much like a COP or G20, it can be hard to relate to any tangible outcomes. There are around 300 sessions covering a plethora of topics, from EV supply chains to the global debt burden, and from carbon pricing to reinventing retirement. Accords and initiatives are announced, pledges made, and prognoses given. But it’s what happens during the other 51 weeks of the year that the impact of the meeting and the World Economic Forum gathers speed. Davos, like the Forum itself, is a sum of many parts. It is the hard work of thousands of people year-round – whether they are a business leader advocating for change, a Forum expert managing an initiative or one of the many individuals who make up its communities worldwide and take action locally – that generate the progress that ultimately makes a difference in the world. Many face hurdles made all the more difficult by the current challenging geopolitical and security environment, but they are united in trying their best to deliver change for the better. The Forum seeds hundreds of ongoing initiatives. Some of these remain managed by expert teams in house, others take on a life of their own. One of the best examples of this is Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. What began as an idea to reverse declining immunization rates resulting from unaffordable vaccines, has, 25 years later, become an international network, responsible for vaccinating more than one-half of the world’s children. Davos has witnessed the launch of scores of initiatives in its more than 50-year history. Here are some of the most memorable in recent years – and ones that are already having a sizeable effect. Tackling the issue of unlocking climate finance, GAEA has spent the past year raising awareness of what it describes as the ‘4P approach’ – public, private and philanthropic partnerships. By bringing philanthropy into the more traditional public-private dynamic, not only is this initiative helping give rise to new funding streams, but also a different mindset and type of expertise. Broadly, philanthropies are typically more comfortable with the risk of trialling new ideas and providing seed capital, which offers a good basis on which to then bring in private capital and a public-sector partner to construct the enabling environment. During Davos 2025, the initiative will reach a new milestone with the launch of the GAEA Awards, celebrating the successes of the scheme since its founding. Cybercrime is as ubiquitous as the internet users on which it feeds. A significant problem for those tackling cybercrime is its pervasive, yet disjointed nature. Typically, cybercriminals operate without borders, and yet often, measures to counter them are localized. Out of this problem emerged the Cybercrime Atlas, which as the name suggests, seeks to map the cybercriminal ecosystem. Using open-source research, the Forum’s team is piecing together cybercriminal groups’ activities and structures worldwide, which in turn, makes them easier to disrupt. Decarbonizing the world’s most hard-to-abate sectors is a primary challenge for policy-makers. Without major progress in this area, we will struggle to meet net-zero targets. With this in mind, the Forum helped launch the Mission Possible Partnership, an alliance of climate leaders seeking to supercharge efforts within a decade. The Forum is now one of four partners, the others being the Energy Transitions Commission, RMI and We Mean Business Coalition, offering support to a community that includes the CEOs of carbon-intensive industries, and their financiers, suppliers and customers, to agree ways to decarbonize industry and transport. In the spirit of inventor and businessman, Thomas Edison, the forefather of electric power generation, the EDISON Alliance seeks to provide equitable access to the digital economy. With a focus on education, financial inclusion and health, the Alliance is working with academia, business, civil society and policy-makers to address the challenges of improving access to the internet, making data and smart devices affordable, and facilitating digital literacy. As the name suggests, the goal of this global initiative is to grow, restore and conserve one trillion trees around the world. Activity takes place in many countries, but there is a focus on areas that are home to large percentages of forest, including Canada, Europe, Mexico and the US. Forests are vital to planetary health, helping to sequester carbon, regulate global temperatures, recharge groundwater, and act as flood barriers. The aim is to restore this element of biodiversity, in turn, countering climate change. The workplaces we inhabit and the jobs that we do are changing exponentially in an era defined by the rapid growth and development of emerging technologies. Millions of new opportunities are emerging, but access is unequal and many are finding their livelihoods at risk. Reskilling and upskilling is already invaluable to current and future education and job prospects, and with this in mind, the Reskilling Revolution aims to empower one billion people with better education, skills and with this, economic opportunity, by 2030. Inventors and early-stage entrepreneurs rarely have the finances or business networks to bring their ideas to life, and yet in an era where innovation is essential to tackling climate-related challenges, their potential solutions are vital. UpLink is a platform that seeks to marry eco ideas with support. Innovation challenges are regularly posted, and a team of subject experts, investors and partner organizations assess the viability of these before selecting a number of winning entries. These then appear on UpLink with the ambition to be nurtured into action. Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) are set to represent 90% of the growth in global energy demand by 2035, while hosting the lion’s share of the global population. Yet, to date, they account for less than one-fifth of global clean energy investments. Since its launch in Davos, the Network to Mobilize Investment for Clean Energy in the Global South’s 45+ members, have shed light on 100+ concrete policy interventions, de-risking tools, and finance mechanisms that can help increase capital for clean energy in the Global South. These were compiled in the Playbook of Solutions, launched by the World Economic Forum at the occasion of and as a direct contribution to 2024’s G20 and Clean Energy Ministerial Meetings, in October. Source: World Economic Forum

Ravens’ John Harbaugh doesn’t rule out bringing in kicker to compete with Justin TuckerShare Tweet Share Share Email What if the biggest financial crisis you’ve ever known turned into the greatest investment opportunity of your life? Imagine being in 1973, during the economic crash, where chaos reigned supreme. Stocks tanked, inflation soared, and people scrambled to cut losses. Yet, legends like Warren Buffett thrived by buying undervalued stocks amid the panic. Fast forward to today, and history’s lesson is clear—opportunity hides in chaos. In the ever-evolving world of meme coins, BTFD Coin (BTFD) mirrors this strategy by encouraging you to “Buy the Dip.” With its presale storming past $4.3 million and a community-driven approach, BTFD is rewriting the playbook for meme coins with its BIG50 bonus code that unlocks stage 7 price in the ongoing presale stage. Alongside the likes of Just a Chill Guy (CHILLGUY) and Dogs (DOGS), BTFD is proving that meme coins aren’t just fun—they’re formidable investments. Let’s break it down. BTFD Coin: Turning Dips into Opportunities BTFD Coin is redefining the rules of presales, offering a rare chance to purchase tokens in Stage 12 at the unbeatable Stage 7 price of $0.000064. This opportunity is not just exciting but potentially life-changing, with an expected ROI of 837.5% once the coin lists at $0.0006. By using the exclusive code “ BIG50 ,” investors can unlock this massive discount and position themselves for substantial gains. The discounted price aligns with BTFD Coin’s strategy of rewarding early adopters and creating buzz in the crypto market. For seasoned investors or those new to the crypto space, this rollback represents a golden chance to maximise returns with minimal risk. Don’t let this unique opportunity slip away—secure your spot in the presale, use the BIG50 code, and set the stage for your financial success. Opportunities like this are rare, and BTFD Coin is ready to deliver exceptional value to its growing community. BTFD Coin isn’t just a meme coin—it’s a movement. Inspired by the classic investing mantra, “ Buy the Dip ,” BTFD is for those who spot uncertain opportunities. The BTFD Coin’s presale has already sold over 57 billion tokens to over 6,300 holders, with analysts predicting even bigger moves post-launch. The BTFD Edge BTFD’s Play-to-Earn (P2E) game, introduced in Stage 10, is a game-changer. Although the beta version doesn’t yet reward players, it’s setting the stage for a vibrant gaming ecosystem. Players will soon earn tokens while enjoying an immersive experience with the Bulls Squad, the mascots symbolising resilience, creativity, and community strength. BTFD’s 90% APY staking program is a no-brainer for those looking to grow their holdings. Active since December 2, staking stabilises the ecosystem and offers hefty returns for long-term investors. Add in the referral programme, where top referrers earn 10% of purchases made through their codes, and you’ve got a recipe for community-driven growth. Want numbers? Let’s say you invest $3,000 at the current price of $0.000064. That nets you a whopping 46,875,000 $BTFD. When the coin lists at $0.0006, your holdings shoot up to $28,125—nearly 9x your initial investment. Not bad, right? Dogs (DOGS): An Old Favourite Among Meme Enthusiasts DOGS has been around for a while, serving as a beacon for meme coin lovers. Its charm lies in its community-focused approach, attracting crypto enthusiasts looking for a less conventional investment path. DOGS has firmly established itself as a top-tier meme coin, thanks to its playful branding and utility-focused updates. What makes DOGS special? Beyond its meme appeal, it’s carved out a niche in the charity space, often donating portions of its profits to animal welfare initiatives. As a long-term player in the meme coin market, DOGS maintains its relevance by staying true to its roots while consistently innovating. Though it’s a reliable choice for meme coin collectors, its price volatility mirrors the unpredictable nature of the meme coin market. While DOGS remains an iconic project, its community is its backbone, driving its value. Just a Chill Guy (CHILLGUY): A Breath of Fresh Air CHILLGUY offers a more relaxed take on the meme coin scene. With its chill vibe and steady growth, it appeals to crypto investors who want to keep things light. But don’t let its laid-back branding fool you—CHILLGUY is serious about creating value for its holders. Known for its transparent approach, CHILLGUY thrives on fostering trust within its community. Its staking rewards, though not as high as BTFD’s, still provide a passive income stream for those willing to hold. CHILLGUY has also dabbled in NFTs, adding another layer of utility to its ecosystem. While it doesn’t offer the adrenaline rush of a fast-paced presale, CHILLGUY remains a solid option for long-term meme coin enthusiasts. Lessons from 1973: Buy the Dip, Change the Game The 1973–74 financial crash taught us that crisis breeds opportunity. When the Bretton Woods system collapsed and OPEC’s oil embargo quadrupled prices, markets tanked nearly 50%. But amidst the chaos, investors like Warren Buffett thrived by identifying undervalued assets. Today, BTFD Coin embraces this ethos. Its name is a rallying cry, urging investors to act decisively when others hesitate. With its presale offering Stage 7 pricing in Stage 12, this is your chance to follow in Buffett’s footsteps—grab the dip before the next big run. How to Join the BTFD Movement Ready to get started? Here’s how: Go to the Presale Page . Connect Your Wallet: Choose MetaMask, Trust Wallet, or another compatible option. Enter the Bonus Code: Use code “BIG50” to unlock the Stage 7 price. Input Purchase Details: Specify how much $BTFD you want to buy. Confirm Your Transaction: Complete the purchase and watch your wallet grow. The Final Words: Why BTFD Coin is Your Best Bet Today When it comes to the best new meme coins to invest in for long term, BTFD Coin checks all the boxes. Its impressive presale performance, staking rewards, and P2E game position it as more than just a meme—it’s a movement. While DOGS and CHILLGUY are excellent options for collectors, BTFD stands out as the ultimate choice for investors seeking significant returns. Don’t wait—join the presale now and secure your spot before the bull run takes off. Because in the world of meme coins, timing is everything, and BTFD Coin is your ticket to the top. 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