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Business Don't miss out on the headlines from Business. Followed categories will be added to My News. The market operator has not ruled out further delays on the 2026 start date for its CHESS program , as costs blow out further. ASX Ltd said on Tuesday that it expects its CHESS Release 2 implementation to start in 2029 and estimates that it will cost between $270m and $320m. ASX “continues to work towards” a 2026 delivery of Release 1, with estimated project costs now expected to be at the “upper end of the previously communicated range of between $105m to $125m.” It means the cost for Release 1 has blown out by up to $10m versus the midpoint of the expected range. ASX shares fell 4 per cent to a three-day low of $66.42 on the news. In a conference call for investors and analysts, ASX chief executive Helen Lofthouse said the revision in the cost guidance to the upper end of the previously communicated range was linked to Cloud and Data platforms. ASX CEO Helen Lofthouse. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers “And probably the most material change is that’s driven the cost for the higher end of the month has really been getting more clarity around the Cloud and Data platform and the building costs for that,” Ms Lofthouse said. “And in particular, you know, we’ve very consciously designed the configuration there for a very high resilience decision availability.” Existing capital expenditure guidance was unchanged and includes allowances for both releases of the CHESS system, noting that expenditure for Release 2 will extend beyond the guidance period. Capex guidance for fiscal 2025 to 2027 is for a range of $160m to $180m per year, with “an aim that CAPEX starts to reduce after FY27”. “As our CAPEX is primarily to support the technology modernisation program, which includes the replacement of CHESS, inherent delivery risks in the program – including timing, scope and stakeholder dependencies – may impact this guidance,” ASX warned. It plans to use the full $70m of the CHESS Replacement Partnership Program, subject to other considerations, with the remaining $37m to be recognised in FY26 and FY28 as significant items. ASX said it also continues to consult and work with the industry to consider whether to adopt a shorter T+1 settlement cycle. “If there is to be a move to a shorter settlement cycle, ASX has received initial industry feedback that it should follow the implementation of the CHESS project,” the exchange operator said. It comes amid rising angst about the repeated delays and cost increases that ASX has faced while attempting to replace its ageing CHESS technology system. ASX has said it will vehemently defend a landmark legal action brought against it by the corporate regulator, denying it contravened the law or made misleading or deceptive statements relating to the bungled CHESS upgrade. In a statement earlier this month, the exchange operator noted it had filed a concise statement in response to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s Federal Court case against it. The ASX said it denied that statements made by the company on February 10, 2022, about the status of the CHESS technology upgrade, broke the law. ASIC kicked off the legal case against the ASX in August, alleging a “collective failure” by the company’s board and executives to keep investors, the public and stakeholders properly informed on the CHESS replacement project. ASIC claims statements made by the exchange operator in February 2022 were “misleading and deceptive” around how its CHESS technology upgrade project was tracking. The maximum penalty for the alleged contraventions of the ASIC Act is $555m. More Coverage Bonuses back as ASX acts like nothing has happened Eric Johnston ASX cops first strike over pay report at testy AGM David Ross Originally published as ASX’s CHESS program costs blow out further Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories Business Trump’s rise could spoil BHP’s run at Anglo As restrictions on BHP making another mega-approach to Anglo’s board lift in coming days, this time the Australian miner could be racing against another clock. Read more Business Architecture’s leaders failing the industry, ex-Rob Mills staff say Former staff who worked at an award-winning architectural firm have sounded the alarm about the sector’s governance as bullying complaints pile up. Read more
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LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA's all-time scoring leader When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. Dubbed The Kid from Akron, with a limitless future, James is now the 40-year-old from Los Angeles with wisps of gray in his beard, his milestone birthday coming Monday, one that will make him the first player in NBA history to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s. He has stood and excelled in the spotlight his entire career. 'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office Two family films are dominating the holiday box office, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair. According to studio estimates Sunday, the Sonic movie earned $38 million, while “Mufasa” brought in $37.1 million from theaters in the U.S. and Canada. The R-rated horror “Nosferatu” placed third with an unexpectedly strong $21.2 million. Thanksgiving release holdovers “Wicked” and “Moana 2” rounded out the top five. Christmas Day had several big film openings, including the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” the Nicole Kidman erotic drama “Babygirl” and the boxing drama “The Fire Inside.” Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations. Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke tells The Associated Press that the inexpensive e-cigarettes have turned into a health threat since they are an easy way for teenagers to be drawn into smoking and get hooked on nicotine. Australia outlawed the sale of “vapes” outside pharmacies earlier this year in some of the world’s toughest restrictions on electronic cigarettes. Now Belgium is leading the EU drive. Belgium's minister wants tougher tobacco measures in the 27-nation bloc. Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98 Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98. Newsday reports that a statement issued Saturday by his family says Dolan died of natural causes. Dolan’s legacy in cable broadcasting includes founding HBO in 1972, Cablevision in 1973 and the American Movie Classics television station in 1984. He also launched News 12 in New York City, the first U.S. 24-hour cable channel for local news. Dolan also held controlling stakes in companies that owned Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. Snoop's game: Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in the bowl that bears his name TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Miami of Ohio beat Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl, but Snoop Dogg was the main attraction. The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop was much a spectacle as a football game. Snoop Dogg seemed to be everywhere all at once, from a pregame tailgate to the postgame trophy presentation. Snoop Dog donned a headset on Colorado State's sideline, spent some time in the broadcast and even led both marching bands as conductor during their halftime performance. Snoop Dogg saved the best for last, rolling out in a light green, lowrider Chevy Impala with gold rims and accents, the shiny Arizona Bowl trophy in his hand as fans screamed his name. Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard’s business manager tells multiple media outlets there was a break-in at Doncic’s home Friday night. Lara Beth Seager says nobody was home, and Doncic filed a police report. The Dallas Morning News reports that jewelry valued at about $30,000 was stolen. Doncic is the sixth known pro athlete in the U.S. whose home was burglarized since October. Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati are among them. The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players over the break-ins. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. And people began showing up almost immediately. Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans NEW YORK (AP) — The International Chess Federation says top ranked player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition. The federation said Friday that its regulations include a dress code that bars participants from wearing jeans at the event. The Norwegian chess grandmaster says he accepted a $200 fine but refused to change his pants out of principle before leaving the competition in New York. The federation said the dress code is designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants. Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — A trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning. Authorities in Bucks County found 76-year-old Dayle Haddon, dead in a second-floor bedroom Friday morning after emergency dispatchers were notified about a person unconscious at the Solebury Township home. A 76-year-old man who was also in the home was hospitalized in critical condition. As a model, Haddon appeared on dozens of magazine coverage in the 1970s and 1980s. She then reentered the industry in the 1990s after landing contracts with cosmetic companies to promote their anti-aging products. 2 Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch STEVENSON, Wash. (AP) — Officials say two Oregon men have died in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch. The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office says the 59-year-old and 37-year-old appear to have died from exposure. The sheriff's office says it based that conclusion on the weather and their lack of preparedness. Both men were from Portland. They were found in a heavily wooded area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest northeast of that city. Family reported them missing after they failed to return from a Christmas Eve outing. Sasquatch is a folkloric beast thought by some to roam the forests, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.Keir Starmer will pledge this week to undertake the most ambitious programme for government “in a generation”, as he sets out new targets to refocus his premiership amid falling approval ratings and the first resignation from his cabinet. In a political gamble designed to draw a line under the bumpy opening months in office, it is understood that the prime minister will tie himself to a series of political milestones to cut NHS waiting lists and crime and improve living standards and early years education. They are designed to demonstrate tangible improvements to voters’ lives and be delivered by the next election. It comes after frustrations over early missteps that have led to a reorganisation in Downing Street. In preparation for his address later this week, Starmer will summon civil society, union and business figures on Monday to call on them to work with his government to deliver the refined programme. “This plan for change is the most ambitious, yet honest, programme for government in a generation,” Starmer said. “Mission-led government does not mean picking milestones because they are easy or will happen anyway. It means relentlessly driving real improvements in the lives of working people. “No doubt there will be obstacles along the way, but this government was elected on a mandate of change and our plan reflects the priorities of working people. Given the unprecedented challenges we have inherited, we will not achieve this by simply doing more of the same.” Starmer will stand by controversial moves to and dramatically scale back the winter fuel allowance, as well as bind his ministers to the new pledges. Key targets are likely to cover housebuilding and NHS waiting times, in what is being described as the first half of a “decade of national renewal”. There will also be an attempt to recast the aim of fostering economic growth with a measure that more tangibly puts “working people’s priorities first”. Insiders insist the measures will be genuinely challenging. However, it is understood that Starmer will not include a target for reducing net migration, despite his surprise press conference last week in which he ”. Downing Street strongly denied the address was a “reset”, claiming it had been long-planned and reflected Starmer’s pre-election focus on “mission-led” government. However, it comes with the business backlash continuing from the chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising budget. Meanwhile, the latest Opinium poll for the confirms that Starmer has taken a heavy personal hit since winning office earlier this year. Starmer’s first net approval rating as prime minister – the difference between those who think he is performing well or badly – stood at +19%. He now has a net approval of -32%. It includes a drop of 8 points in the past fortnight. Labour has also lost ground in recent months on being considered the best to handle living costs such as housing. The Conservatives now have a 1-point lead on reducing the costs of mortgages. In September, Labour had a 6-point lead. Starmer still leads Kemi Badenoch in terms of who voters see as the best prime minister, by 23% to 18%. It also comes with anger among allies of Louise Haigh, the former transport secretary who after it emerged she had a 2014 conviction for wrongly reporting a mobile phone stolen to the police. They claim Starmer was fully aware of the conviction when he appointed her to his shadow cabinet in 2020. Her supporters said that Starmer had lost one of his most proactive ministers. “She was the minister for getting things done,” said one sympathiser, pointing to rail renationalisation and giving local authorities in England more control over bus services. This week’s strategy is the latest sign of the sweeping influence now enjoyed by Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney. He was put in place in the wake of concerns that a lack of political direction had contributed to the missteps since Labour’s landslide election winin July. The decision to unveil a series of targets comes with significant political risks. The former prime minister Rishi Sunak was lambasted for setting five “priorities” that were described as either too easy to reach or simply unachievable – such as his pledge to “stop the boats” crossing the Channel. Starmer’s new milestones will be the focus of the next review of public spending, scheduled for June. While insiders played down the early troubles of the government, they said that the operation has become more coherent since McSweeney’s appointment at the heart of No 10 and the whom some blame for a lack of preparation for power. McSweeney, who masterminded the last election campaign, is already said to be wholly focused on winning a second term. It also comes after a frustrating few opening months during which Starmer has been criticised over accepting gifts, and suffered a backlash over plans to increase inheritance tax on farmlands, slash the winter fuel allowance and increase national insurance paid by employers. Downing Street has also had to row back on Reeves’s claim that she was “not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes”. The government’s official line is now that no tax rises on the same scale will be needed. Adam Drummond, head of political and social research at Opinium, said: “After a brief improvement post-budget, Keir Starmer’s ratings are back below -30 and Labour’s scores on various issues are down. That being said, Starmer still leads Kemi Badenoch as ‘best prime minister’ and the Conservatives remain behind on most issues. “Five months after the country sacked the last government, it simply seems they don’t notice much in the way of improvements and are losing faith in the replacements they hired. Voters, and the government, must be hoping that things can only get better.”
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Zeta Global Holdings Corp. Shareholder Notice: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of the ZETA Class ...Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took a stunning first pole position in five months at the Qatar Grand Prix yesterday while McLaren dealt Ferrari another blow in the Formula One constructors’ title battle by qualifying ahead of their rivals. The newly-crowned four-times world champion ended the session under investigation by stewards, however, after a near-miss with Mercedes’s George Russell who qualified alongside on the front row at the Lusail Circuit. Russell almost went into the rear of the slower Red Bull in an incident he described as ‘super-dangerous’ over the team radio. McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri qualified third and fourth respectively after taking maximum points from the sprint to send the team 30 points clear. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will start fifth with teammate Carlos Sainz seventh. McLaren can clinch their first constructors’ title in 26 years on Sunday, with one round to spare, if results go their way. Verstappen secured his fourth successive world title in Las Vegas last Saturday and the Qatar pole - in a time of one minute 20.520 seconds - in the final seconds. It was his first since Austria at the end of June and ninth of the year. “That was amazing, the turnaround. Great job guys,” Verstappen said over the radio after crossing the line 0.055 quicker than Russell, who had looked like repeating his Las Vegas pole. “I didn’t expect this,” the Dutchman said later, having finished only eighth in the sprint with a lack of balance and grip. “We changed a bit on the car but I never thought it would make such a swing in performance, so that’s promising. I hope it lasts tomorrow in the race. It just felt a lot more stable over one lap and that’s exactly what we need.” Team boss Christian Horner said Red Bull had changed “pretty much everything we could change” to put the car in a better performance window. Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth for Mercedes, 0.436 of a second off Russell’s time, with Fernando Alonso eighth for Aston Martin and Verstappen’s struggling team mate Sergio Perez ninth. Kevin Magnussen completed the top 10 on the grid for Haas, who are fighting a midfield battle for sixth place with Renault-owned Alpine and Red Bull’s RB. Piastri had led Norris in the sprint after swapping places within sight of the finish as payback for the Australian gifting victory to the Briton in Brazil to help his drivers’ championship chances. “Not the position we were hoping for after yesterday and today but the maximum we could do,” Norris, who made a mistake at turn five on his first effort in the final phase, said of his grid position for today. “The lap was pretty good. I was pretty happy with it but just not quick enough compared to the others. I don’t think we are as quick as the Mercedes, and Red Bull showed how much they improved since yesterday, so plenty of opportunity for everyone.” “It was a surprise for us to be so close to McLaren but a surprise that Red Bull and Mercedes were so strong,” said Leclerc. Sainz was summoned to the stewards after the session for an unsafe release from the Ferrari garage into Hamilton’s path, with the team fined 5,000 euros ($5,287). Related Story Verstappen claims pole for Qatar F1 Grand Prix Lebanon accuses Israel of rejecting ceasefire
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was the sole “star campaigner’ from Telangana in a list of 40 such campaigners for the Congress in Maharashtra, but his claims of having implemented promises made to people in Telangana apparently failed to convince voters in Maharashtra, with the Congress performing pathetically in nine of 10 constituencies that Revanth Reddy campaigned in. Most strikingly, Revanth Reddy had held road shows and participated in public meetings in constituencies that have a substantial Telugu speaking population. These included Chandrapur, Solapur Central, Naigaon, Digras, Bhokar, Nagpur Central, Rajura, Wardha and Kadegaon, most of which were in close proximity with the Telangana border. In eight of these, the BJP was leading in seven, while the Shiv Sena was leading in one. Apparently, though the final results were yet to be announced officially, the trend reflected the complete lack of confidence among people on the words of Revanth Reddy and in the Congress party’s guarantees announced in Maharashtra. At Digras, even former AICC Telangana incharge Manikrao Thakare was also (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); trailing, indicating the impact of Chief Minister’s campaign. Political analysts pointed out that even as farmers were staging protests over the Telangana government’s failure in implementing the crop loan waiver, Revanth Reddy had claimed at a meeting in Rajura constituency that within 25 days of Congress government coming to power, Rs.18,000 crore was spent to waive loans of 22 lakh farmers. At Chandrapur, Revanth Reddy had told the voters that if they elected Congress candidate Pravin Padwekar from Chandrapur, they would have one brother to look after them in Chandrapur, and the second in Hyderabad. Padwekar, however, lost. Apart from his assurances on guarantees, the Chief Minister’s theory that it was only a battle between Congress and BJP, with there being no ‘regional parties’. That too apparently did not win the people’s confidence. Taking a dig at the Chief Minister, BRS leader Manne Krishank said on X: “Congress arrogant Chief Minister said there are no regional parties. Did the Congress score better than regional parties in Maharashtra?”
Just keep spinning. Bryant Park’s iconic carousel is back up and running two days after a fire tore through a nearby stall at the green space’s famed holiday market and shuttered several kiosks until further notice, workers told The Post on Sunday. A 19-year-old carousel worker who only gave the initials KM estimated that the carousel ride, located steps away from where Friday’s fire erupted, lost thousands of dollars on the day of the blaze when it had to be shut down. The park attraction was back up and spinning the next day. “We had to close for the day,” KM said. “I was coming into work that day, but then before I left my house, I got a message from my boss, and they were like, ‘Hey, there’s a fire. So you can’t come in to work today.’ ” Trinity Thompson, a stall worker at nearby Babka Bailout, said the fire clean-up effort “was just really fast. “The fire department came [and] blew it out. And then I think two, three hours later, it was just cleaned up in the parking lot. It’s business as usual,” said Thompson, 24. The employee wasn’t working when the fire broke out about 9:20 a.m. She said the blaze didn’t have a big impact on Babka Bailout, which is near the Seapark seafood kiosk where the fire originated. The raging fire at a stall for Seapark – which offers lobster rolls and seafood fries – was “accidental, caused by cooking oil coming in contact with combustibles,” the FDNY said. The blaze appeared to have started as a trash fire, sources told The Post, and then spread to the 6-foot-by-40-foot kiosk. The fire was placed under control by around 10 a.m., officials said later Friday. “There was slight damage to the adjacent kiosk, and there was some heat impingement on the roof of the ice-skating rink behind the kiosk on fire,” FDNY Chief of Battalion 9, Joe Castellano, told reporters at the time. “No real fire spread, just some flame impingement, and you see a little browning of the white roof structure.” Despite the swift recovery effort, not all businesses seemed to get back up on their feet as quickly as others. Seapark is one of four kiosks that remain closed until further notice, according to the vendor’s social media pages. Kiosks for Down the Chimney, Criollas and 4×4 Burger were also shuttered fornow, Seapark said. The holiday market is due to close its doors Jan. 5. “My parents and I have worked so hard to keep this business going for the last few years, and we are now going to endure an extremely heavy lost [sic],” Seapark founders’ son Daniel Xie wrote in a GoFundMe post for the eatery, which amassed nearly half of its $9,000 goal in 48 hours. While most vendors told The Post their business hadn’t been affected by the blaze – and unaffected stalls were able to open starting later in the day Friday – KM reported the carousel’s workers weren’t paid for the day off. “I’m not too worried about the carousel making money, but ... I did not get paid for not coming in that day,” KM said. “It was kind of a bummer, but, you know, s–t happens,” he said. “But still, that kind of sucks, especially during the holidays – [not] being able to help out my family” with the extra cash.
Miami Dolphins' playoff dreams continue thanks to a defensive gem in win over BrownsBollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt turned up at the Mumbai Football Arena to watch the Mumbai City FC vs Hyderabad FC match in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday, November 30 along with their daughter Raha. And the two popular actors acknowledged the support from the fans who chanted for them on the sidelines of the contest. In a video shared by the ISL on social media, fans chanted for Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt with her daughter in her arms and the two waved back, thanking them for the loud cheers. Mumbai City FC returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Hyderabad FC. ISL 2024–25: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Raha Kapoor’s Family Outing at Indian Super League, Baby Raha Looks Cute as a Button in Mumbai City FC Jersey (Watch Video & Pics) . . @aliaa08 recognises the special chant from @WCBMumbai ! 🫶 #MCFCHFC #ISL #LetsFootball #MumbaiCityFC #AliaBhatt #RanbirKapoor #RahaKapoor | @MumbaiCityFC pic.twitter.com/zNK4m3YTHx — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) November 30, 2024 (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. The above post is embeded directly from the user's social media account and LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body. The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)
U.S. stocks close higher on treasury secretary nominationFormer President Jimmy Carter died Sunday after over a year in hospice care. The Georgia native passed in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. President-elect Donald Trump shared a message on Truth Social in honor of Carter’s memory shortly following the news. “I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History,” Trump wrote. “The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. “Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers.” Carter served a single term as president from 1977 to 1981, surprising the nation with an unlikely campaign to obtain the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination and a victory over incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford. Carter’s presidency featured a mass pardon for Americans who fled the Vietnam-era draft, as well as the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. Carter presided over high inflation and a hostage crisis involving Iran’s Islamist regime in the final years of his tenure — problems that brought about his re-election defeat at the hands of Ronald Reagan. Some consider Carter’s legacy following his presidency as just as significant as his time in the White House. Carter personally negotiated an agreement with in 1994, a development that may have prevented the authoritarian regime from seeking a nuclear weapon. Carter’s series of post-presidency negotiations ultimately merited him a in 2002, with the prize’s administrators hailing his peacemaking legacy. The former president’s also worked to reduce the tolls of disease in poor countries. The Navy veteran and former governor of Georgia passed former to for the longest-living former president. Carter was a devout Christian who to his faith in Christ throughout his life. He Sunday school at his church, Maranatha Baptist Church, for decades. “It’s incompatible for any Christian not to believe in life after death,” Carter had said of a 2015 cancer diagnosis. We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. .
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NEW YORK (AP) — No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than Jimmy Carter . His more than two dozen books included nonfiction, poetry, fiction, religious meditations and a children’s story. His memoir “An Hour Before Daylight” was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2002, while his 2006 best-seller “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” stirred a fierce debate by likening Israel’s policies in the West Bank to the brutal South African system of racial segregation. And just before his 100th birthday, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation honored him with a lifetime achievement award for how he wielded “the power of the written word to foster peace, social justice, and global understanding.” In one recent work, “A Full Life,” Carter observed that he “enjoyed writing” and that his books “provided a much-needed source of income.” But some projects were easier than others. “Everything to Gain,” a 1987 collaboration with his wife, Rosalynn, turned into the “worst threat we ever experienced in our marriage,” an intractable standoff for the facilitator of the Camp David accords and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. According to Carter, Rosalynn was a meticulous author who considered “the resulting sentences as though they have come down from Mount Sinai, carved into stone.” Their memories differed on various events and they fell into “constant arguments.” They were ready to abandon the book and return the advance, until their editor persuaded them to simply divide any disputed passages between them. “In the book, each of these paragraphs is identified by a ‘J’ or an ‘R,’ and our marriage survived,” he wrote. Here is a partial list of books by Carter: “Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President” “The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East” (With Rosalynn Carter) “Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life” “An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections” “Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age” “Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems” (With daughter Amy Carter) “The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer” “Living Faith” “The Virtues of Aging” “An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood” “Christmas in Plains: Memories” “The Hornet’s Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War” “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” “Faith & Freedom: The Christian Challenge for the World” “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” “A Remarkable Mother” “Beyond the White House” “We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work” “White House Diary” “NIV Lessons from Life Bible: Personal Reflections with Jimmy Carter” “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power” “A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety”ROME — When Bellamy Elementary School students colored pictures of sneakers this week, they weren’t just practicing their artistry — they were also creating a statement about their own uniqueness, said school Counselor Michael Vargas. The Rome City School District commemorated Inclusive Schools Week from Dec. 2-6 with a weeklong, district-wide celebration that highlighted inclusion and the diverse identities, backgrounds and abilities of both students and staff. Activities ranged from themed dress-up days and activities focused on friendship and kindness for the pre-kindergartners to self-reflection through poetry and art for the older students at Rome Free Academy. At Bellamy Elementary School, students expressed themselves through a unique sneaker design workshop in their classrooms and a daily book reading. Vargas — who is well-known at the school for his penchant for unusual sneakers — visited Kerri Race’s first graders Friday during their social emotional learning time to lead the activity. After showing them the sample of the sneaker art he colored himself featuring his favorite color, movie and superhero, he passed out papers with a sneaker drawing on them for the kids to create their own statement. “Don’t just color or scribble — show me how special you are in your sneaker,” he tasked the kids. While they worked, he and Race wandered around the classroom to brainstorm and inspire the children in creating a sneaker design that was unique just to them. “I am very impressed by what they’ve come up with,” Vargas, who was sporting bright orange-red sneakers that day, said. “It’s great to see the express their personalities. This was a great way to show them just who they are.” “I think this project really helps build their confidence in who they are — especially in this loud and busy world,” Race said. They all also watched a Brightly Storytime video reading the book “All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold. Vargas occasionally stopped the video to pose questions to the students, asking what their favorite foods are and what they are really good at. Many of the responses were different, and that was the point of the activity. “There are so many different things about us but that’s what makes us fabulous,” Race told the children. Bellamy is a welcoming and affirming community of beautifully unique individuals, where students feel valued and loved each and every day, complimented Principal Jodi Marchione. Marchione said their “kiddos” were very excited to take part in the week’s diversity and inclusivity activities and share their experiences with one another. The finished artwork now adorns the hallways of the school for all to see and be inspired by. “We are all so very proud of our Bellamy Bulldogs and the achievements they make daily,” Marchione said. District Superintendent of Schools Nerlande Anselme said the students across the district benefit greatly from participating in the Inclusive Schools Week activities. “These events create opportunities for students to celebrate diversity and deepen their understanding of inclusion, fostering empathy and respect for others,” Anselme said. “By engaging in activities that highlight the value of every individual’s unique background and experiences, students develop a stronger sense of belonging within their school community.” Inclusive Schools Week empowers students to take an active role in promoting equity and inclusivity, she said. Whether through leadership opportunities, collaborative projects or discussions, they gain skills in communication, teamwork and problem-solving. These experiences not only build their confidence but also prepare them to advocate for positive change in their schools and beyond, Anselme said. Hosting activities at all Rome schools also promotes inclusivity, she added. “The district-wide approach connects students across schools, encouraging a sense of unity and shared purpose,” she explained. “It reinforces the idea that inclusivity is a collective effort, benefiting all students by creating a more supportive and welcoming educational environment.”BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 25, 2024-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it arranged $148.5 million in loan proceeds to refinance Admirals Row, a 696,000 square foot, eight acre mixed-use property developed by Steiner NYC in the revitalized Brooklyn Navy Yard. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241125932961/en/ Admirals Row (Photo: Steiner Studios) The Walker & Dunlop New York Capital Markets team, led by Jonathan Schwartz , Aaron Appel , Keith Kurland , Adam Schwartz , Michael Diaz, and William Herring, represented and acted as an exclusive advisor to Steiner. They identified Deutsche Bank as the bridge loan lender to refinance the existing debt. Admirals Row, located at the confluence of Flushing Avenue, Navy Street, and Sands Street, includes the first Wegmans supermarket in New York City, over 350,000 square feet of light industrial and creative manufacturing space master-leased to the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, additional retail space, a community facility, and surface and structured parking totaling over 700 spaces. The Brooklyn Navy Yard is home to over 450 businesses employing more than 12,000 people and generating over $2 billion annually in economic impact for the city. It sits just one block from the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, is within two blocks of the Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge, and is steps from the red-hot neighborhood of DUMBO. "The ongoing redevelopment of the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard, particularly with the construction of Admirals Row, has brought thousands of new jobs and services to the community," said Doug Steiner, chairman of Steiner NYC, LLC. "This project exemplifies an outstanding urban model for mixed-use development, and we are pleased to have collaborated with Walker & Dunlop to secure very favorable refinancing in a difficult market." "The Brooklyn Navy Yard has long been the economic heart of Brooklyn. We commend Steiner for their exceptional sponsorship and unwavering commitment to the development of this vital area," said Jonathan Schwartz, senior managing director and co-head of New York Capital Markets at Walker & Dunlop. "Their ownership and operation of Steiner Studios in the Brooklyn Navy Yard further highlights their dedication to fostering growth and innovation in the community." Steiner traces its roots to 1907. Notable projects include: Steiner Studios, New York's only Hollywood-style film and television production facility, consisting of 900,000 square feet of soundstages and support space on 50 acres in the Brooklyn Navy Yard; "Hub," a best-in-class, 55-story, 750-rental unit building in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn; and "Steiner East Village," an 82-unit luxury condominium project that was the best-selling building in Manhattan upon completion. In 2023, Walker & Dunlop’s Capital Markets group sourced capital for transactions totaling nearly $12 billion from non-Agency capital providers. This vast experience has made them a top adviser on all asset classes for many of the industry’s top developers, owners, and operators. To learn more about Walker & Dunlop’s broad financing options, visit our website . About Walker & Dunlop Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States. Our ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. The diversity of our people, breadth of our brand and technological capabilities make us one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241125932961/en/ CONTACT: Investors: Kelsey Duffey Investor Relations Phone301.202.3207 investorrelations@walkeranddunlop.comMedia : Nina H. von Waldegg VP, Public Relations Phone301.564.3291 info@walkeranddunlop.com KEYWORD: NEW YORK MARYLAND UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE FINANCE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY CONSULTING REIT SOURCE: Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/25/2024 06:00 PM/DISC: 11/25/2024 06:02 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241125932961/enGiant cyborg cockroaches could be the search and rescue workers of the future
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