Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury for the second time this season. The Chargers quarterback did not practice Wednesday as Los Angeles began preparations for its game Sunday against Tampa Bay. Herbert injured his left ankle during the first quarter of last Sunday's 19-17 loss at Kansas City. Herbert said Wednesday that the injury occurred during a 7-yard scramble on third down during the opening drive. Television cameras showed him grimacing and walking slowly to the sideline after the play. “It was difficult to play with," he said. "It was one of those things where we limited some of the runs out of the pocket. I didn't feel great, but it was one of those things to play through.” Herbert's left leg was later bruised after taking a hard hit from linebacker Nick Bolton during the second quarter. Herbert missed only one play and completed 21 of 30 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown. “The contusion, I think that is something that is easily recoverable. I'm doing everything I can with the ankle,” Herbert said. “If I felt like I could have practiced at 100% and make sure everyone was able to get full-speed reps, I would have. I didn't think I was able to do that today, so the trainers and I were on the same page.” Herbert suffered a high sprain to his right ankle during the third quarter of a 26-3 win at Carolina on Sept. 15. That limited his mobility and some of the play calls in losses to Pittsburgh and Kansas City the next two games. However, Herbert is not in a walking boot this time, which was the case with the injury earlier in the season. The fifth-year quarterback also said the pain tolerance with his ankle injury is better to deal with compared to the earlier one. “I’d like to see him get treatment and not be on his feet. He will do everything in his power to play on Sunday,” coach Jim Harbaugh said. The Chargers have lost two of their last three, but are the sixth seed in the AFC with an 8-5 record. After facing NFC South-leading Tampa Bay on Sunday, Los Angeles hosts Denver in a Thursday night matchup on Dec. 19 as both teams are vying for a playoff spot. It's the second time in three seasons Herbert is dealing with an injury after a game at Kansas City. In 2022, he fractured rib cartilage after taking a hard hit from Chiefs defensive lineman Michael Danna during the fourth quarter. Herbert missed two weeks during training camp because of an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. He also had a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder near the end of the 2022 season and two broken fingers last year, including one on his throwing hand that caused him to miss the final four games. Herbert has joined Tom Brady as the only players who have not thrown an interception in 11 straight games with a minimum of 15 attempts in each game. Brady accomplished the feat with New England in 2010. The last time Herbert was picked off was midway through the first quarter on Sept. 15 by Carolina’s Jaycee Horn. Herbert has also gone 335 consecutive pass attempts without an interception, the fifth-longest streak in league history. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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With over 125 years of in-depth pharma technology expertise, we truly understand the process and regulation challenges you face day to day, from the beginning to the end of your production. Press Releases As of last month, Medipak Systems, a leading solutions provider for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, presents itself under the Körber brand.Natixis Advisors LLC cut its stake in Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited ( NYSE:TAK – Free Report ) by 2.4% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 457,040 shares of the company’s stock after selling 11,071 shares during the quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC’s holdings in Takeda Pharmaceutical were worth $6,499,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Takeda Pharmaceutical by 38.6% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,082 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 859 shares during the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new stake in Takeda Pharmaceutical in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $59,000. Hexagon Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in Takeda Pharmaceutical by 34.3% in the third quarter. Hexagon Capital Partners LLC now owns 4,419 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after buying an additional 1,129 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. grew its position in Takeda Pharmaceutical by 74.0% during the second quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 5,480 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,000 after acquiring an additional 2,330 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ridgewood Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of Takeda Pharmaceutical during the second quarter worth approximately $89,000. Institutional investors own 9.17% of the company’s stock. Takeda Pharmaceutical Trading Up 0.4 % Shares of TAK opened at $13.38 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a current ratio of 1.28. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited has a fifty-two week low of $12.57 and a fifty-two week high of $15.08. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $14.10 and a 200-day moving average price of $13.83. The firm has a market cap of $42.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.07, a PEG ratio of 0.26 and a beta of 0.54. Takeda Pharmaceutical Profile Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited engages in the research, development, manufacture, marketing, and out-licensing of pharmaceutical products in Japan and internationally. It offers pharmaceutical products in the areas of gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma derived therapies, immunology, oncology, and neuroscience. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding TAK? 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Paparazzi photos emerged earlier this week that confirmed to the rest of the world that Donald Trump Jr. is in a relationship with socialite Bettina Anderson. But the romance was already on display to Palm Beach locals. In fact, just moments before the bombshell snaps were taken, Page Six hears that the pair were openly canoodling over dinner. A source tells us that inside the eatery earlier: “Donald Trump Jr. was having dinner at Buccan in a corner booth... holding hands and kissing his girlfriend.” The insider added: “He was chatting with customers on his way out and very friendly.” After the meal, “he got into a massive pickup truck that was parked in front of the restaurant.” Outside the restaurant, another source tells us that Don Jr. and Anderson were so enveloped in their own world, they had no idea they were being followed by paparazzi, who snapped the pics of the pair holding hands. Page Six exclusively reported on Tuesday that Trump Jr., 46, and his fiancée, Kimberly Guilfoyle, 55, have called off their engagement. “Kim is not happy about it,” says a source. “She didn’t want it to end.” Guilfoyle was named the US ambassador to Greece by President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday — the same day pics of Don Jr. and Anderson holding hands surfaced, and we exclusively reported that the political power couple was kaput. Trump and Anderson were also photographed in September looking close over brunch at Honor Bar in Palm Beach — and were even allegedly “locking lips,” the Daily Mail reported. At the time, multiple sources close to Trump and Guilfoyle insisted to Page Six that the couple was still together. (One insider even told us in September, “They are 100 percent together.”) But another source told us at the time, “Don and Kimberly haven’t been getting along over the past year. They get argumentative at Mar-a-Lago in front of people. Nothing crazy, but you know when a couple is fighting. They bicker in public.” Anderson — a close friend of Trump’s ex-wife, Vanessa — was seen sitting behind him and Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., in mid-July, we exclusively reported. Sources said at the time that Anderson had been invited by Vanessa to the event. A source told Page Six on Tuesday that, “Bettina and Don have been together for a few months, and are super cute and happy together. It’s just a natural fit — everyone is happy for them!” There have been rumors that there was trouble in paradise for Guilfoyle and Trump for months: Several sources have claimed to Page Six recently that the pair was either on rocky ground or had fully split. We’d heard that they were still a couple in October. But two sources told us that the pair had ended things before November, and were holding on till after the election. One source claimed that Trump’s family was urging Don Jr. to stay with the former Fox News host till the end of the campaign, and that Guilfoyle and Trump did not want their split to be a distraction. Guilfoyle and Don Jr. had several paid speaking engagements together during the campaign, and Guilfoyle has been a favorite of Trump voters. “People’s relationships come and go, both were working hard to get Trump elected and anything other than that would [have been] a distraction,” says a source. “Guilfoyle and Trump have the utmost respect for each other and this country.” Trump and Guilfoyle began dating in 2018, and got engaged in 2020. Their reps have not commented on the split. Don Jr. publicly congratulated Guilfoyle on the Greece appointment, without acknowledging the breakup by posting on X : “I am so proud of Kimberly. She loves America and she always has wanted to serve the country as an Ambassador. She will be an amazing leader for America First.” Guilfoyle said she was “honored” to accept the international role, which is subject to Senate approval.
Suppose you believe that your Social Security benefits only include the monthly money you receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA). In that case, you are underestimating the value generated by all of the processes and policies that are implemented and constantly updated without being directly communicated to you. The Social Security Administration has challenges maintaining its service level as its operating budget shrinks and Americans’ needs grow. Without making any modifications, it will go out of business sooner rather than later. However, those changes will undoubtedly influence your Social Security check, and knowing about them beforehand allows you to prepare or, better still, pressure your officials to accept or disapprove them so that your needs are met. Here, we’ll summarize some of them so you may get a jump start in the new year. Who is going to oversee your Social Security benefits? Martin J. O’Malley served as the SSA Commissioner from December 20th, 2023, to November 29th, 2024. During his eleven-month tenure, he oversaw improvements that decreased wait times from 24 to 13 minutes and increased access to SSA programs, particularly reducing qualifying restrictions for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program . However, its tenure has finished, and Carolyn W. Colvin has been appointed acting commissioner. She has previous experience in this post, serving as an acting commissioner during the Obama administration. Unfortunately, his time may be cut short, as President Trump is set to nominate a new individual for the position once Congress approves it. For the time being, he has nominated Frank Bisignano, an American businessman well-known for his roles as Chairman, President, and CEO in the technology and financial industries, respectively. His most notable achievements involve organizations such as Finserv, First Data Corporation, and JPMorgan Chase. There is an opportunity to analyze how his private sector experience will help streamline SSA benefits and address the agency’s issues. How will customer service impact your Social Security benefits? There will be two changes in how the Social Security Administration deals with its pensioners. They will affect your Social Security benefits. The first is more operational, and it concerns a shift in the methodology used by the SSA to attend to in-person beneficiaries. Beginning January 6th, 2025, the SSA will introduce a mandatory appointment system. You can still visit your local SSA office to have your questions about Social Security checks answered. However, after that date, the only method to be served will be to request an appointment via their national line, 800-772-1213, or by visiting your local office. The second modification may raise some concerns. It means a reduction in the scope of SSA services. It began with a hiring freeze on November 21st, 2024. This measure was necessary since Congress denied the request for additional cash from the federal budget. The SSA is experiencing operational challenges since it requires additional manpower and IT investments to save money. Without further funding, it will be forced to cut its physical presence or apply furloughs for present employees. Hopefully, this is not going to impact any of the Social Security payments . How much will your Social Security benefits increase? Starting January 1st (or December 31st, if you are an SSI member), the new Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will take effect not just on the Social Security benefits that will be delivered from that point forward but also on other aspects of the SSA’s processes. The current COLA boost is computed using increases in the CPI-W (Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers) that occurred in the third quarter of this year (July, August, and September) and reflects the drop in inflation from last year. As a result, the defined amount was fixed at a 2.5% increase. What other impacts will COLA have on your Social Security benefits? COLA will also affect Social Security benefits by increasing other values, such as the maximum taxable earnings (from $168,600 in 20204 to $176,100 in 2025), the retirement earnings test exempt amounts (from $22,320 in 2024 to $23,400 in 2025), and even income and asset limits if we are referring to the SSI program.
Starmer to visit troops serving on Russian border in push for Ukraine supportKBR, Inc. ( NYSE:KBR – Get Free Report ) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,650,000 shares, an increase of 28.6% from the November 30th total of 2,060,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,490,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.8 days. Approximately 2.0% of the company’s shares are short sold. Institutional Trading of KBR Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. True Wealth Design LLC bought a new position in shares of KBR in the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in KBR by 2,029.2% in the 2nd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 511 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 487 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP lifted its position in KBR by 454.7% in the 2nd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 821 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $53,000 after acquiring an additional 673 shares in the last quarter. Eastern Bank purchased a new stake in KBR during the 3rd quarter valued at $65,000. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group Inc. purchased a new stake in KBR during the 3rd quarter valued at $111,000. 97.02% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Analyst Ratings Changes Several research firms have recently commented on KBR. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $84.00 target price on shares of KBR in a research report on Tuesday, November 19th. StockNews.com lowered shares of KBR from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, October 6th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on KBR from $76.00 to $82.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 22nd. KeyCorp increased their target price on KBR from $75.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price target on KBR from $77.00 to $78.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $81.14. KBR Price Performance KBR stock opened at $57.05 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.69, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a current ratio of 1.07. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $62.63 and a 200-day moving average price of $64.46. KBR has a 52-week low of $51.60 and a 52-week high of $72.60. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.97, a PEG ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 0.84. KBR ( NYSE:KBR – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 23rd. The construction company reported $0.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84. KBR had a return on equity of 28.87% and a net margin of 4.35%. The business had revenue of $1.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.95 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.75 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts forecast that KBR will post 3.27 EPS for the current fiscal year. KBR Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Investors of record on Friday, December 13th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.05%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 13th. KBR’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.21%. KBR Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) KBR, Inc provides scientific, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and commercial customers worldwide. It operates through Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions segments. The Government Solutions segment offers life-cycle support solutions to defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and other programs and missions for military and other government agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Read More Receive News & Ratings for KBR Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for KBR and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Samsung ordered to pay $118 million for infringing Netlist patents
Offense rules day as No. 10 Georgia dispatches Massachusetts20-Hour Work Week Platform Explores Trends That Shape Work-Life Balance InnovationsWith nearly all of the votes counted, left-leaning Mr Milanovic won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling conservative HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. Pre-election polls had predicted that the two would face off in the second round on January 12, as none of the eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote. Mr Milanovic thanked his supporters but warned that “this was just a first run”. “Let’s not be triumphant, let’s be realistic, firmly on the ground,” he said. “We must fight all over again. It’s not over till it’s over.” Mr Milanovic, the most popular politician in Croatia, has served as prime minister in the past. Populist in style, the 58-year-old has been a fierce critic of current Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and continuous sparring between the two has been a recent hallmark of Croatia’s political scene. Mr Plenkovic has sought to portray the vote as one about Croatia’s future in the EU and Nato. He has labelled Mr Milanovic “pro-Russian” and a threat to Croatia’s international standing. “The difference between him (Mr Primorac) and Milanovic is quite simple: Milanovic is leading us East, Primorac is leading us West,” he said. Though the presidency is largely ceremonial in Croatia, an elected president holds political authority and acts as the supreme commander of the military. Mr Milanovic has criticised the Nato and European Union support for Ukraine and has often insisted that Croatia should not take sides. He has said Croatia should stay away from global disputes, thought it is a member of both Nato and the EU. Mr Milanovic has also blocked Croatia’s participation in a Nato-led training mission for Ukraine, declaring that “no Croatian soldier will take part in somebody else’s war”. His main rival in the election, Mr Primorac, has stated that “Croatia’s place is in the West, not the East”. However, his bid for the presidency has been marred by a high-level corruption case that landed Croatia’s health minister in jail last month and which featured prominently in pre-election debates. Trailing a distant third in the pre-election polls is Marija Selak Raspudic, a conservative independent candidate. She has focused her election campaign on the economic troubles of ordinary citizens, corruption and issues such as population decline in the country of some 3.8 million. Sunday’s presidential election is Croatia’s third vote this year, following a snap parliamentary election in April and the European Parliament balloting in June.
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Google has named Debbie Weinstein, a senior executive for the tech giant in the UK, as its president in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Until now, Ms Weinstein has been the US firm’s vice president and managing director in the UK and Ireland, having previously worked at Unilever. She said her focus will be on “unlocking AI-powered growth for everyone”, calling the current AI boom a “pivotal” time for the tech giant. Google has joined many of its rivals in launching a string of high-profile generative AI products in recent times, led by the firm’s generative AI-powered assistant, Gemini. “Europe, the Middle East and Africa is an amazingly diverse and varied region, but the enormous growth opportunity that AI can create is universal,” she said. “My focus will be on unlocking that AI-powered growth for everyone – users, businesses, partners and governments across every part of the region. “I’m excited to be stepping into this role at a pivotal time, in a company where I’ve spent the last ten years and leading a region where I’ve spent much of my life.” Google employs more than 29,000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with 56 offices across 35 countries in those regions working on many of the firm’s largest products, including its search engine, the Android mobile operating system and its Chrome web browser. Its AI research arm, at Google DeepMind, is also led from London. Philipp Schindler, Google senior vice president and chief business officer, said: “This is the AI era and we are only just beginning to see its transformative impact on business and society. “In such a pivotal moment for technology, I’m thrilled we’ve appointed a visionary leader to be our President of Google EMEA. “Debbie brings a track record of unlocking growth that benefits everyone, alongside the passion and focus needed to help our customers succeed, as we bring the best of Google’s Gemini-era to everyone across EMEA.”Croatia’s incumbent president wins most votes at polls but still faces runoff
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