LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Demarcus Robinson will not be suspended by the Los Angeles Rams this week after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Robinson will be available to play when the Rams (5-6) visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. “I think he does understand the severity of this, and how lucky we were that nobody was injured,” McVay said. “I do believe that he's remorseful. We are going to let the legal process take place. The league has a process as well.” Robinson was arrested early Monday morning after California Highway Patrol officers observed a white Dodge sedan driving over 100 mph on the 101 freeway in the western San Fernando Valley, a few miles from the Rams’ training complex in Woodland Hills. The driver, who identified himself as Robinson, had “objective signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment,” the CHP said in a statement released to The Associated Press. Robinson spoke to the team and expressed remorse about his arrest, McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford said. “I think it was a bad decision he made,” McVay said. “I don't think that makes him a bad person, and I do believe this is something that, with the words that he said, our guys will learn from it, and hopefully nobody is ever going to repeat something like this. Let it be a learning opportunity, and a fortunate outcome that nobody was injured.” Robinson has 26 receptions for 384 yards and a team-leading six touchdown catches while starting all 11 games in his second season with the Rams . He caught a TD pass in the Rams' 37-20 loss to Philadelphia several hours before his arrest. The nine-year NFL veteran has served as a capable No. 3 option for Stafford behind star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. Robinson spent his first six NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, winning a Super Bowl ring in February 2020, and spent one year with Baltimore before joining the Rams last year. “Let this be a lesson to all of us,” Stafford said. “We're lucky with the result that came of it, to be honest with you, that nobody was hurt or injured. I know that D-Rob is a great person. I love being around him. Love him as a teammate. ... I'm just trying to support him, help him out any way I can.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL
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Old friends Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson usually have to keep tabs on each other from afar, but this week they'll get to see one another up close. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! Old friends Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson usually have to keep tabs on each other from afar, but this week they'll get to see one another up close. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Old friends Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson usually have to keep tabs on each other from afar, but this week they’ll get to see one another up close. Conners and Henderson will team up once again at the Grant Thornton Invitational, a unique event where some of the best golfers from the PGA and LPGA Tours compete as pairs. The tournament is quickly becoming an annual reunion for the two graduates of Golf Canada’s junior program. “Since turning professional, our careers have gone separate ways, and we haven’t been able to cross paths too much,” said Conners, who finished the men’s season 39th on the FedEx Cup standings. “I’m always cheering her on from afar, and always have my eye on the LPGA Tour leaderboard when she’s playing.” Henderson, likewise, has been keeping tabs on Conners’s exploits. “It’s just been really fun to watch his career and cheer him on,” said Henderson, who finished 13th in the women’s tour’s rankings. “I think this event has reconnected us, in a way, and it’s been really special and great to be able to know his family and just to watch this game and be his partner here is really cool.” Both were on Team Canada back in 2013 when they won the Copa de las Americas along with Albin Choi and Augusta James. Conners and Henderson also represented Canada at the last two Olympics but due to COVID-19 restrictions they didn’t get to interact at the Tokyo Games in 2021. The men’s and women’s tournaments were on different weeks at the Paris Games this past summer. The two Canadians finished second at the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational last year with a combined score of 25 under, a shot behind New Zealand’s Lydia Ko and Australia’s Jason Day. “It’s been great to be able to share some experiences like the Olympics and this event last year and spending more time together has been awesome,” said Conners, who is from Listowel, Ont. “She’s this amazing person, amazing golfer, and a fun partner at this event.” The stacked leaderboard will see 16 pairs tee off on Friday at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla. American Tony Finau withdrew from the event on Wednesday afternoon. He was replaced as top-ranked Nelly Korda’s partner by Daniel Berger. “I feel like we make a great team, and I’m excited for Friday to tee it up and hopefully make some birdies and be inspired by (Conners’s) great shots,” said Henderson, who is from Smiths Falls, Ont. PGA TOUR — Six Canadians are vying for a PGA Tour card at the PGA Tour Q-School this week. Roger Sloan of Merritt, B.C., Edmonton’s Wil Bateman, Myles Creighton of Digby, N.S., Toronto’s Sebastian Szirmak, as well as Matthew Anderson and Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont., will all be in the field at Dye’s Valley Course and Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., this week. LPGA TOUR — Hamilton’s Alena Sharp and Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Sherbrooke, Que., both earned full status on the LPGA Tour for 2025 after solid showings at the final qualifying stage of the Q-Series on Monday. Sharp tied for 21st at 7 under and Leblanc tied for 24th at 6 under. The top 25 finishers in the tournament earned their status. GOLFZON TOUR — A team of five golfers from the Greater Toronto Area will be competing in the GOLFZON Tour, a golf simulator league that features 12 teams from North America and the United Kingdom. Team Toronto will play its GOLFZON Tour quarterfinal match at a Golfplay location in Waterloo, Ont., on the virtual Old Course at St. Andrews against Team Orlando on Dec. 19. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 11, 2024. Advertisement AdvertisementChina’s oil consumption peaked in 2023Subscribe to Merca2.0 and access more than 3,500 exclusive articles for subscribers. Subscribe to Merca2.0. the global management consulting firm, recently released its highlighting the growing gap between and those that are still lagging behind. Kearney’s studies reveal that more than three-quarters of organizations (77%) anticipate that Generative AI will improve customer experience and believe it will boost future revenues by making processes more efficient (76%) and aiding in better decision-making. With these benefits in mind, global companies have increased their AI budgets by 22% over the past year. However, one-third of companies are still in the process of implementing these technologies, and more than half (51%) lack mature AI and analytics capabilities. “These organizations may have developed strategies and identified use cases for analytics and AI, but they struggle to build, scale, and sustain the necessary capabilities,” the consulting firm reports. This study, based on surveys of more than 1,000 executives across 12 industries and 25 countries, reveals key insights into how AI and data analytics are becoming differentiators for competitive success in organizations. One of the key trends observed is the growing investment in artificial intelligence, especially in Currently, companies allocate 26% of their data and analytics budgets to GenAI, and this figure is expected to increase by 22% over the next three years. Leading companies in AI and analytics, categorized as “Leaders,” allocate an average of 6% of their annual revenue to these technologies and will increase their investment by 22% annually by 2027, while “Laggards” invest significantly less in comparison. Among the sectors excelling in AI adoption are and , each with 7% and 5% of leading companies, respectively. In contrast, sectors such as industries and lag behind, with only 2% of companies considered leaders. The retail industry is particularly characterized by its customer-centric approach, which has driven greater adoption of GenAI. This sector allocates 32% of its total AI budget to GenAI initiatives for the FY24-27 period, compared to the 27% average observed in other industries. In retail, the implementation of AI in areas such as offer personalization and demand forecasting has enabled companies to enhance operational efficiency and respond more quickly and accurately to consumer needs. Despite advances in AI, many companies still face significant barriers to implementation. According to the study, 45% of organizations cite a lack of technical expertise as one of the main obstacles to adopting GenAI. Additionally, 51% of the companies participating in the research consider themselves to have immature AI and analytics capabilities. While they may have developed strategies and use cases, they struggle to build and scale the necessary capabilities for effective execution. This group includes 3% of companies classified as “Laggards,” which have not yet managed to capitalize on AI’s potential to transform their business. Leading companies in artificial intelligence, representing only 4% of the total sample, have achieved advanced integration of this technology into their operations. These companies have implemented several best practices, including: Kearney emphasizes that an effective AI strategy must align with business objectives. Companies should clearly define desired outcomes and establish performance metrics to ensure tangible returns on investment. The implementation of artificial intelligence not only has the potential to automate and improve efficiency but can also drive innovation, growth, and creativity within an organization. AI should be understood not just as an automation tool but as an opportunity to redesign business models and transform entire industries. Cancela en cualquier momento Acceso exclusivo a rankings y radiografías. Análisis profundos y casos de estudio de éxito. 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I'M a Celebrity fans have backed our Jane Moore for calling out Dean McCullough after he threw a strop over camp chores. Tonight's episode of I'm a Celebrity saw Loose Women star and Sun columnist Jane , 62, forced to hit back at Dean , 32. The radio presenter accused Jane of "sleeping all day" following her terrifying trial on Tuesday night. As Dean continued to moan about his own job - collecting the water with Melvin Odoom - Jane pointed out that she got straight to work on camp chores when she returned after the challenge. And fans were quick to jump to Jane's defence on social media, with some recalling Dean's row with Alan Hasall over being woken up . One wrote: "Sorry Dean having a pop at Jane about her sleeping after a trial. More on I'm a Celebrity "Yet we forgetting what happened when Alan asked him to get up when he was sleeping to help??" Another said: "Not Dean saying 'you weren’t your best self, Jane' when his best self is f****** awful." And a third added: "Dean shouting at Jane for being tired after doing a trial meanwhile he hasn’t done one in days and hasn’t been helping with his chores." Dean's fall-out with Alan came after he decided to take a nap instead of helping Jane with chores. Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 After Alan stepped in, Dean squared up to him and said: “Listen to me. If you’re gonna wake me up, you need to give me a minute, alright? "It takes a couple of minutes for my contact lenses to get back working again, alright? "So you don’t need to turn around to me and say, ‘Do you not fancy it, OK?’ And then turn around and walk away.” Alan responded: “I’ve listened to you. Jane was halfway down here, that’s why I went." ITV is logging all votes online at itv.com/vote or you can download the I’m A Celebrity app on your phone. Every time Ant and Dec announce a new trial you can cast five votes. Jane would love you to use all of them to get her another Bushtucker challenge. Later this week, vote to SAVE Jane from eviction.Scholastic Corporation Announces Third Quarter DividendMILLWALL'S clash with Sunderland was stopped twice due to medical emergencies in the crowd. The Championship game was halted at The Den in the 41st minute as players called on the medics to attend to a supporter. Advertisement 2 Millwall's clash with Sunderland was stopped near the end of the first half Credit: PA 2 The players were taken off the field following the medical emergency Credit: PA The referee then led the players off the field in stoppage time after they had been waiting by the technical area. Millwall 's medical staff were stood down by paramedics as home fans gave the supporter a round of applause when they were lifted onto a stretcher. Millwall tweeted: "The players have left the pitch following a medical emergency in the crowd. "We send our best wishes to those receiving attention." Advertisement As the players waited for a resolution, there was then a second medical emergency which further delayed the match. The game was 1-0 to Sunderland at the time of the first incident - with Aaron Connolly having put the visitors ahead in the 10th minute. Reacting to the news, one social media user said: "Fingers crossed for the fan involved." While another added: "Hope all ends up well 🙏🏼 Never want to see this." Advertisement Most read in Sport Live Blog RANGERS VS DUNDEE UTD Teams as Dujon Sterling comes in for James Tavernier at right back WAITING GAME Rangers-Dundee Utd kick off DELAYED amid Storm Bert chaos as new time revealed COLD SNAP Full List of Storm Bert chaos with TEN games off and THREE Prem matches delayed SNOW JOKE Shock moment SPFL team coach gets stuck in snow amid Storm Bert travel chaos And a third replied: "Hope the people are well and sending best wishes 💙⚽️💙😀🙋♀️." Sunderland came into the game knowing a win or draw would take them back to the top of the Championship table. Earlier in the day, Sheffield United were held to a 2-2 draw against Coventry . Meanwhile, Millwall came into the game two points adrift of the play-off places. Advertisement
BETHESDA, Md. , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for December 2024 . The dividend is payable on January 10, 2025 to common stockholders of record as of December 31, 2024 . For further information or questions, please contact Investor Relations at (301) 968-9300 or IR@AGNC.com . ABOUT AGNC INVESTMENT CORP. Founded in 2008, AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) is a leading investor in Agency residential mortgage-backed securities (Agency MBS), which benefit from a guarantee against credit losses by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae . We invest on a leveraged basis, financing our Agency MBS assets primarily through repurchase agreements, and utilize dynamic risk management strategies intended to protect the value of our portfolio from interest rate and other market risks. AGNC has a track record of providing favorable long-term returns for our stockholders through substantial monthly dividend income, with over $13 billion of common stock dividends paid since inception. Our business is a significant source of private capital for the U.S. residential housing market, and our team has extensive experience managing mortgage assets across market cycles. To learn more about The Premier Agency Residential Mortgage REIT , please visit www.AGNC.com , follow us on LinkedIn and X , and sign up for Investor Alerts . CONTACT: Investor Relations - (301) 968-9300 View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/agnc-investment-corp-declares-monthly-common-stock-dividend-of-0-12-per-common-share-for-december-2024--302329440.html SOURCE AGNC Investment Corp.
Professionally decorated model home showcases luxury single-family living with resort-style community amenities offered on Lake Travis LAGO VISTA, Texas, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, announced the grand opening of its highly anticipated model home at Lakeside at Tessera , a community of new single-family homes on the picturesque shores of Lake Travis in Lago Vista, Texas. The newly opened Pickett model home, located at 22404 Lago Lookout Lane, showcases Toll Brothers' commitment to luxury design and superior craftsmanship. Situated on the cliffs of Lake Travis, Lakeside at Tessera offers luxury living with stunning views of the lake. Toll Brothers brings an array of flexible, spacious homes designs with sophisticated finishes to this spectacular location. The community offers six exceptional floorplans ranging from 1,813 to 2,873+ square feet with an array of personalization options, as well as quick move-in homes with designer-appointed features. Homes at Lakeside at Tessera feature Classic, Transitional, Traditional, High Plains, and Modern architecture with prices starting from the upper $400,000s. "The grand opening of the Pickett model home at Lakeside at Tessera allows potential home buyers to experience the luxurious lifestyle and sophisticated designs that Toll Brothers is known for,” said Brandon Cooper, Division President of Toll Brothers in Austin. "This community offers an unmatched combination of stunning views, exceptional amenities, and beautifully designed homes.” Residents will enjoy exceptional amenities including an infinity-edge pool with splash pad, one mile of shoreline with beach access, playground, pickleball courts, and open-air event pavilion. Miles of hiking and biking trails complement the dramatic landscape, offering residents unmatched opportunities to relax and connect with nature. Homeowners can discover Texas Hill Country living at its best and enjoy endless adventures just steps from their new home. The community is located within the highly regarded Lago Vista School District and is just minutes from entertainment, shopping, and dining in Cedar Park. Home buyers will experience one-stop shopping at the Toll Brothers Design Studio . The state-of-the-art Design Studio allows home buyers to choose from a wide array of selections to personalize their dream home with the assistance of Toll Brothers professional Design Consultants. For more information on Lakeside at Tessera, or to request a personal appointment to visit the model home, call (833) 405-8655 or visit TollBrothers.com/Austin . About Toll Brothers Toll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation's leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded 57 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TOL.” The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations. In 2024, Toll Brothers marked 10 years in a row being named to the Fortune World's Most Admired CompaniesTM list and the Company's Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron's magazine. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit TollBrothers.com . From Fortune, ©2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Contact: Andrea Meck | Toll Brothers, Director, Public Relations & Social Media | 215-938-8169 | [email protected] Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a5758033-76e6-44e6-a63f-4955d06266f7 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0a752278-0669-4813-99bf-3cf18941e78c Sent by Toll Brothers via Regional Globe Newswire (TOLL-REG)Global Times: Xi Hears Work Report From HKSAR Chief Executive
Marshon Lattimore likely to make Commanders debut vs. his former teamWhat an ugly day for the beautiful game. By awarding the 2034 men’s World Cup to Saudi Arabia, a country with an abysmal record on human rights, treatment of women, the LGBTQ community and migrant workers, FIFA sold its soul. What was left of it, anyway. “Everyone gave up something for the benefit of all, for the greater good. These are precisely the values at the heart of FIFA,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday, not realizing, or caring, he was giving the game away as he opened the Extraordinary FIFA Congress that rubber stamped the hosts for the men’s World Cups in 2030 and 2034 . Infantino and his minions have abandoned all pretense of doing the right thing or keeping the World Cup from being anything but a shameless money grab. All that matters is the gazillions of dollars Saudi Arabia is putting in their pockets, and FIFA members have fallen obediently in line. They ignored their own bidding rules, strong-arming South America into giving up its hopes of hosting the 100th anniversary of the World Cup and instead accepting a non-sensical arrangement that will see the first three games in 2030 played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay before the tournament moves to Spain, Portugal and Morocco. They ensured that Saudi Arabia would be the only candidate in 2034 , icing out Australia with a procedural maneuver that would have made it impossible to mount a comprehensive bid. They “sportswashed” Saudi Arabia’s documented record of migrant worker abuses and deaths, punishment of opposition — anyone remember Jamal Khashoggi , the Washington Post journalist who was butchered at the command of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman? — and intolerance of LGBTQ people in an evaluation report released last month, rating human rights concerns at only a "medium." And in case any country decided to get cute and mount a protest campaign, Infantino decreed that the votes Wednesday would be by acclimation. Via Zoom. If a country is registering its dissent by refusing to clap, can it even be noticed in a panel of 200-plus screens? Oh, Norway tried to object, submitting a letter criticizing FIFA for ignoring human rights concerns and subverting its own processes. Switzerland asked for an independent human rights monitor, as well as oversight by the International Labor Organization on World Cup-related projects. Bless their hearts. Infantino moved heaven and earth to get that Saudi cash. He wasn’t about to be deterred now. “We are, of course, aware of critics and fears. And I fully trust our hosts to address all open points from this process and deliver a FIFA World Cup that meets the world’s expectations. That is exactly why we went through this bidding procedure and why we have a transparency that will shape real and lasting change,” Infantino said. “Social improvements, positive human rights impacts — that is one of the responsibilities of hosting a World Cup.” Tell that to the families of the migrant workers who died building the palaces for the World Cup in Qatar two years ago. Or the women in Qatar still under the thumbs of their male guardians. Or the members of the LGBTQ community in Qatar who’ve been subjected to harassment and abuse. Tell that to the fans and sponsors who got suckered into thinking Qatar would abide by its promise not to impose Islamic restrictions on a global event only to do as it pleased . Infantino and FIFA don’t give a damn what their hosts do so long as the checks keep coming. And everybody, Saudi Arabia included, knows it. “FIFA has once again turned a blind eye to basic human rights in favor of profit,” Mandeep Tiwana, co-secretary general of CIVICUS, an umbrella organization of human rights groups including Amnesty International and the Gulf Centre for Human Rights. “It is condemning migrant workers in Saudi Arabia to suffer ... placing lives on the line to make spectator sport a reality.” The saddest part of all this is that it didn’t have to be this way. It wasn’t even a decade ago that a series of raids by U.S. and Swiss authorities threw FIFA’s leadership into chaos and laid bare the graft and greed that had become the governing body’s defining feature. Change was promised, with a detailed bid process designed to ensure transparency and prevent the corruption that had tainted the awarding of so many recent World Cups. The bids would be evaluated by FIFA, and qualified ones would be put to a vote by the Congress. As he campaigned for the FIFA presidency, Infantino endorsed these new procedures that were supposed to ensure the World Cup, FIFA’s crown jewel, went to the host that was most worthy, not just the most wealthy. And yet, a year ago, after back-room deals that still haven't been explained and accelerated timelines that blocked any competition for Saudi Arabia, FIFA announced there would be just one bid each for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups. The Congress would "vote" on them, but Wednesday's session was the definition of performative. Human rights weren't the only thing deemed to be an inconvenience by FIFA in this process. Its pledge to protect the environment is laughable, with one tournament spread across six countries on three different continents while the other requires the building or refurbishment of 11 stadiums and construction of 185,000 hotel rooms. "We are not equal. We know that," Infantino said. "But we are learning to accept each other with our differences, as part of this one global community." Infantino would have you believe that our differences are simply matters of opinion. But it's greater than that. There are people who care about doing what is right and treating others with dignity and respect. And there are people who only care about how much money they can get, the true cost of their riches be damned. This sham of a bidding process has left little doubt in which category Infantino and FIFA belong. Follow USA TODAY Sports columnist Nancy Armour on social media @nrarmour.
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