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David Hilzenrath, Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group | (TNS) KFF Health News In March, newly installed Social Security chief Martin O’Malley criticized agency “injustices” that “shock our shared sense of equity and good conscience as Americans.” He promised to overhaul the Social Security Administration’s often heavy-handed efforts to claw back money that millions of recipients — including people who are living in poverty, are elderly, or have disabilities — were allegedly overpaid, as described by a KFF Health News and Cox Media Group investigation last year. “Innocent people can be badly hurt,” O’Malley said at the time. Nearly eight months since he appeared before Congress and announced a series of policy changes, and with two months left in his term, O’Malley’s effort to fix the system has made inroads but remains a work in progress. For instance, one change, moving away from withholding 100% of people’s monthly Social Security benefits to recover alleged overpayments, has been a major improvement, say advocates for beneficiaries. “It is a tremendous change,” said Kate Lang of Justice in Aging, who called it “life-changing for many people.” The number of people from whom the Social Security Administration was withholding full monthly benefits to recoup money declined sharply — from about 46,000 in January to about 7,000 in September, the agency said. Asked to clarify whether those numbers and others provided for this article covered all programs administered by the agency, the SSA press office did not respond. Another potentially significant change — relieving beneficiaries of having to prove that an overpayment was not their fault — has not been implemented. The agency said it is working on that. Meanwhile, the agency seems to be looking to Congress to take the lead on a change some observers see as crucial: limiting how far back the government can reach to recover an alleged overpayment. Barbara Hubbell of Watkins Glen, New York, called the absence of a statute of limitations “despicable.” Hubbell said her mother was held liable for $43,000 because of an SSA error going back 19 years. “In what universe is that even legal?” Hubbell said. Paying down the overpayment balance left her mother “essentially penniless,” she added. In response to questions for this article, Social Security spokesperson Mark Hinkle said legislation is “the best and fastest way” to set a time limit. Establishing a statute of limitations was not among the policy changes O’Malley announced in his March congressional testimony. In an interview at the time, he said he expected an announcement on it “within the next couple few months.” It could probably be done by regulation, without an act of Congress, he said. Speaking generally, Hinkle said the agency has “made substantial progress on overpayments,” reducing the hardship they cause, and “continues to work diligently” to update policies. The agency is underfunded, he added, is at a near 50-year low in staffing, and could do better with more employees. The SSA did not respond to requests for an interview with O’Malley. O’Malley announced the policy changes after KFF Health News and Cox Media Group jointly published and broadcast investigative reporting on the damage overpayments and clawbacks have done to millions of beneficiaries. When O’Malley, a former Democratic governor of Maryland, presented his plans to three congressional committees in March, lawmakers greeted him with rare bipartisan praise. But the past several months have shown how hard it can be to turn around a federal bureaucracy that is massive, complex, deeply dysfunctional, and, as it says, understaffed. Now O’Malley’s time may be running out. Lang of Justice in Aging, among the advocacy groups that have been meeting with O’Malley and other Social Security officials, said she appreciates how much the commissioner has achieved in a short time. But she added that O’Malley has “not been interested in hearing about our feelings that things have fallen short.” One long-standing policy O’Malley set out to change involves the burden of proof. When the Social Security Administration alleges someone has been overpaid and demands the money back, the burden is on the beneficiary to prove they were not at fault. Cecilia Malone, 24, a beneficiary in Lithonia, Georgia, said she and her parents spent hundreds of hours trying to get errors corrected. “Why is the burden on us to ‘prove’ we weren’t overpaid?” Malone said. It can be exceedingly difficult for beneficiaries to appeal a decision. The alleged overpayments, which can reach tens of thousands of dollars or more, often span years. And people struggling just to survive may have extra difficulty producing financial records from long ago. What’s more, in letters demanding repayment, the government does not typically spell out its case against the beneficiary — making it hard to mount a defense. Testifying before House and Senate committees in March, O’Malley promised to shift the burden of proof. “That should be on the agency,” he said. The agency expects to finalize “guidance” on the subject “in the coming months,” Hinkle said. The agency points to reduced wait times and other improvements in a phone system known to leave beneficiaries on hold. “In September, we answered calls to our national 800 number in an average of 11 minutes — a tremendous improvement from 42 minutes one year ago,” Hinkle said. Still, in response to a nonrepresentative survey by KFF Health News and Cox Media Group focused on overpayments, about half of respondents who said they contacted the agency by phone since April rated that experience as “poor,” and few rated it “good” or “excellent.” The survey was sent to about 600 people who had contacted KFF Health News to share their overpayment stories since September 2023. Almost 200 people answered the survey in September and October of this year. Most of those who said they contacted the agency by mail since April rated their experience as “poor.” Jennifer Campbell, 60, a beneficiary in Nelsonville, Ohio, said in late October that she was still waiting for someone at the agency to follow up as described during a phone call in May. “VERY POOR customer service!!!!!” Campbell wrote. “Nearly impossible to get a hold of someone,” wrote Kathryn Duff of Colorado Springs, Colorado, who has been helping a disabled family member. Letters from SSA have left Duff mystified. One was postmarked July 9, 2024, but dated more than two years earlier. Another, dated Aug. 18, 2024, said her family member was overpaid $31,635.80 in benefits from the Supplemental Security Income program, which provides money to people with little or no income or other resources who are disabled, blind, or at least 65. But Duff said her relative never received SSI benefits. What’s more, for the dates in question, payments listed in the letter to back up the agency’s math didn’t come close to $31,635.80; they totaled about a quarter of that amount. Regarding the 100% clawbacks, O’Malley in March said it’s “unconscionable that someone would find themselves facing homelessness or unable to pay bills, because Social Security withheld their entire payment for recovery of an overpayment.” He said that, starting March 25, if a beneficiary doesn’t respond to a new overpayment notice, the agency would default to withholding 10%. The agency warned of “a short transition period.” That change wasn’t automated until June 25, Hinkle said. The number of people newly placed in full withholding plummeted from 6,771 in February to 51 in September, according to data the agency provided. SSA said it would notify recipients they could request reduced withholding if it was already clawing back more than 10% of their monthly checks. Nonetheless, dozens of beneficiaries or their family members told KFF Health News and Cox Media Group they hadn’t heard they could request reduced withholding. Among those who did ask, roughly half said their requests were approved. According to the SSA, there has been almost a 20% decline in the number of people facing clawbacks of more than 10% but less than 100% of their monthly checks — from 141,316 as of March 8 to 114,950 as of Oct. 25, agency spokesperson Nicole Tiggemann said. Meanwhile, the number of people from whom the agency was withholding exactly 10% soared more than fortyfold — from just over 5,000 to well over 200,000. And the number of beneficiaries having any partial benefits withheld to recover an overpayment increased from almost 600,000 to almost 785,000, according to data Tiggemann provided. Lorraine Anne Davis, 72, of Houston, said she hasn’t received her monthly Social Security payment since June due to an alleged overpayment. Her Medicare premium was being deducted from her monthly benefit, so she’s been left to pay that out-of-pocket. Davis said she’s going to need a kidney transplant and had been trying to save money for when she’d be unable to work. A letter from the SSA dated April 8, 2024, two weeks after the new 10% withholding policy was slated to take effect, said it had overpaid her $13,538 and demanded she pay it back within 30 days. Apparently, the SSA hadn’t accounted for a pension Davis receives from overseas; Davis said she disclosed it when she filed for benefits. In a letter to her dated June 29, the agency said that, under its new policy, it would change the withholding to only 10% if she asked. Davis said she asked by phone repeatedly, and to no avail. “Nobody seems to know what’s going on” and “no one seems to be able to help you,” Davis said. “You’re just held captive.” In October, the agency said she’d receive a payment — in March 2025. Marley Presiado, a research assistant on the Public Opinion and Survey Research team at KFF, contributed to this report. ©2024 KFF Health News. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Azzopardi claims bribe of €700,000 was paid in Nadur road project, minister denies allegationsIt's beginning to look like another record for holiday travel
Kristin Cavallari has been "blown away" by the public's response to her podcast tour. The 37-year-old TV star is set to begin her four-city tour for her 'Let’s Be Honest' podcast in March, and Kristen has already been wowed by the demand for tickets. The blonde beauty told Us Weekly: "I am blown away by the response to this tour." Kristin is already looking forward to meeting her fans in person. The 'Very Cavallari' star shared: "To see these shows selling out so quickly and reading all the messages from people on social media expressing their excitement to attend makes me even more thrilled to get out on the road already. I can’t wait to see everyone!" The live shows are set to feature appearances from a number of special guests, including men she's dated in the past. An insider told Us Weekly: "She’s not holding back when it comes to talking about the men she’s been linked to and her romances." Kristin was previously married to former NFL star Jay Cutler. The celebrity duo - who have Camden, 12, Jaxon, ten, and Saylor, eight, together - announced their split via a joint statement back in 2020. Kristin and Jay said at the time: "With great sadness, after 10 years together we have come to a loving conclusion to get a divorce. We have nothing but love and respect for one another and are deeply grateful for the years shared, memories made, and the children we are so proud of. This is just the situation of two people growing apart. We ask everyone to respect our privacy as we navigate this difficult time within our family. (sic)"Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ third bid to be released on bail won’t be decided until next week
Despite the Congress party’s success in denting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s majoritarian dreams in the Lok Sabha elections, 2024 is a year most Indians are relieved to leave behind. Marked by calamities and few consolations, it’s a year everyone hopes will not be repeated in 2025. Among the few bright spots were examples of extraordinary courage. A. Sabeena, a nurse from Tamil Nadu, stands out for her heroism. She ziplined across the turbulent Chaliyar River in Wayanad, Kerala, to save 35 lives following a massive landslide that wiped out entire villages. Sabeena had seen footage of the devastation but was unprepared for the grim reality: bodies scattered, homes obliterated, and bridges destroyed. When no male nurses were available to cross the zipline built by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), she volunteered. “I wanted to do what I could to help. Everybody has to join hands during disasters,” she said matter-of-factly. Videos of her bravery went viral, earning her the Kalpana Chawla Award for Bravery from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Dr. Madhav Gadgil, the scientist behind the seminal Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel report, was another hero of 2024. He was awarded the UN’s Champions of the Earth Award for his lifelong work in conservation and advocacy for marginalized communities. Gadgil’s 2021 report recommended declaring 75% of the Western Ghats—stretching across six states—an ecologically sensitive zone. However, the Kerala government rejected his recommendations, branding them anti-development. Politicians fueled anti-Gadgil sentiment, leading to rampant deforestation, illegal quarrying, and road construction—all contributing to the region’s landslide crises. At 82, Gadgil continues his advocacy, having founded India’s first biosphere reserve, the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, in 1986. Equally remarkable is the resilience of Ritu Singh, a Dalit professor denied tenure at Delhi University’s Daulat Ram College in 2020. Singh claims her vocal advocacy for Dalit issues and opposition to RSS-backed upper-caste appointments cost her the position. Since her dismissal, Singh has protested outside the college gates, conducting classes on the Constitution and reading the Preamble to supporters. Her lawyer, Mehmood Pracha, poignantly described her plight in court, likening her to Eklavya, whose thumb was unjustly taken. Singh’s slogan, “Naukri nahi, nyay chahiye” (I demand justice, not a job), underscores her fight against systemic discrimination. On the flip side are figures whose actions—or lack thereof—warrant scrutiny. Madhabi Puri Buch, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), faced allegations of conflict of interest. US-based short-seller Hindenburg accused her and her husband of investments in offshore funds linked to the Adani Group, potentially explaining SEBI’s tepid investigation into the conglomerate’s alleged accounting fraud and market manipulation. Further claims about Buch retaining ICICI employee stock options during her tenure at SEBI and alleged ties to equity firm Greater Pacific Capital added fuel to the fire. Despite denying these allegations, her credibility suffered. A protest by SEBI staff demanding her resignation and her absence from a Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee hearing on October 24 only deepened the controversy. Other government officials have also failed in their responsibilities. Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari admitted during Parliament’s Question Hour that road accidents claim 1.78 lakh lives annually, with 60% of victims aged 18–34. Gadkari candidly acknowledged the need for societal change and stricter enforcement of laws but has yet to introduce measures to curb this epidemic. His remark about avoiding Delhi during winter due to “itna bhayankar” (terrible) air pollution drew attention to the deteriorating air quality affecting millions in the National Capital Region. Yet, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav remains conspicuously silent on the issue. While BJP and Congress politicians blame each other, AAP’s Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has repeatedly sought a joint meeting with Yadav, to no avail. Studies, including those by The Lancet, report air pollution-related deaths in India rising from 4.5 million to 7.3 million in the past decade, underscoring the urgent need for action. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, nicknamed the “derailment minister” by Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, has similarly evaded accountability. Frequent accidents—from signal failures to derailments—have resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. While Vaishnaw blames Congress for instilling fear among railway passengers, eleven railway unions have pointed out safety violations and staff shortages as key contributors to accidents. Their calls for prioritizing rail track renewals and filling vacant safety positions remain unanswered. As 2024 draws to a close, it’s clear that India’s heroes embody the resilience and courage needed to navigate crises, while its leaders must shoulder greater responsibility to ensure a better future. With hope as our compass, let’s work toward a brighter 2025. Rashme Sehgal is an author and an independent journalistTiger Woods’ 15-year-old son Charlie has a higher ball speed than most PGA Tour pros
During the pandemic, actor John Krasinski created a YouTube series entitled, “Some Good News.” From his living room, the actor famous for his role on The Office shared uplifting stories showcasing humanity’s good side. Unfortunately, once life got back to normal again, the series went by the wayside. For many, its short-lived presence was a welcomed change. It provided hope during a very dark time. According to the ratings, however, the majority of people didn’t seem to care all that much about positive news. I once had a television network executive tell me, “Positive news pieces are ratings suicide. Even on a slow day, people don’t want to feel all warm and fuzzy. They change the channel. Why do you think there are so many crime shows on during prime time?” Though I hadn’t really given it much thought, it makes sense. Until the early 2000s, evening sitcoms dominated the airwaves. In the 1990s, NBC had a Thursday night lineup of comedies they marketed as “Must See TV.” ABC had a Friday night lineup of family friendly comedies they marketed as “TGIF.” When evening sitcoms went largely by the wayside, families who gathered around the television soon found themselves bombarded with crime stories, dramas, and reality television. These, combined with a 24-hour news media that thrives in negativity and constant access to information at our fingertips, resulted in a society that is plagued with despondency. Not too long ago, I wrote a post on social media that read: “Alright, so what’s everybody angry about today?” To my surprise the post, intended in sarcasm, started getting replies. People were actually posting their grievances. It wasn’t just a few people, either. Lots of people had a lot of things angering them. Realizing that I had opened a can of worms, I decided it was best to simply delete the post. Perhaps it was naiveté that caused me to believe people would read the post and immediately detect the sarcastic tone in which it was intended. In hindsight, I should have recognized that social media is a notorious dumpster fire of negativity where humor goes to die. Negativity should not be taken so lightly. It has become the latest pandemic. It’s a sickness. Laughter and general positivity, on the other hand, can be beneficial to one’s health. According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter enhances the intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates the heart, lungs and muscles, and increases endorphins that are released by the brain. Laughter can relieve stress, soothe tension, relieve pain, increase personal satisfaction, improve one’s mood, and aid in muscle relaxation. Positive thoughts release neuropeptides that help fight stress and potentially other, more serious illnesses. By contrast, negative thoughts manifest into neurochemical changes that can further increase stress and decrease immunity. It’s not that we should foolishly pretend that all is right with the world. As the Reverend Bernice King noted, “Being truthful about the state of our nation and world does not equal losing hope. Hope sees truth and still believes in better. That which dismisses or does not seek truth, but merely grins and says ‘It will be okay,’ is naiveté, not hope.” Regarding hope, Senator Cory Booker keenly observed, “Hope confronts. It does not ignore pain, agony, or injustice. It is not a saccharine optimism that refuses to see, face, or grapple with the wretchedness of reality. You can’t have hope without despair, because hope is a response. Hope is the active conviction that despair will never have the last word.” The only way we can begin to cure the pandemic of negativity is to inoculate ourselves with hope, love, laughter, and indeed, some good news. Though it was a breath of fresh air, we don’t necessarily need Krasinski’s YouTube program. We need to regard hope as a lifestyle. Watch a television program steeped in mindless humor. Seek out and share positive news with a local newspaper. Do something, no matter how small, to fight injustice. For every negative thing you encounter, make it a habit to deliberately engage in some sort of positive experience. Henry Nouwen tells us, “Hope means to keep living amid desperation and to keep humming in the darkness.” Let your hopeful hum be especially contagious. Without laughter, love, and some good news, hopelessness takes hold. Hence, in this age of despondency, maintaining a sense of hopeful positivity is the most powerful countercultural revolution a person can wage. J. Basil Dannebohm is a writer, speaker, consultant, former legislator and intelligencer. His website is www.dannebohm.com. He writes from the Washington DC metro in the Commonwealth of Virginia.How To Upload Your Android App On APKGosh
Investment to establish over 3,000 charging stations and a manufacturing plant, supporting Pakistan’s green energy transition Chinese enterprise ADM Group has announced a $350 million investment in Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) sector, backed by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), according to Radio Pakistan. The initiative aims to develop the EV ecosystem, reduce carbon emissions, and decrease reliance on traditional fuels. As part of this investment, 3,000 EV charging stations will be established nationwide. The deployment will see 1,000 stations in Sindh, 1,500 in Punjab, and 750 across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Additionally, ADM Group has allocated $250 million to set up an EV manufacturing plant, while another $90 million will be invested in building charging infrastructure. The new EVs will feature a range of up to 300 kilometers per charge, marking a significant step toward affordable and sustainable transportation. This move aligns with Pakistan’s policy goal of achieving 30% eco-friendly car sales by 2030, as part of its broader green energy transition. The initiative builds upon ADM Group’s earlier announcement of a $250 million EV investment, with plans to integrate global resources and manufacturing technologies for locally produced vehicles. ADM also envisions exporting EVs to Middle Eastern and Asian markets, with potential annual revenue of $900 million. ADM Group CEO Yasir Bhambhani previously highlighted the two-phase approach: establishing a nationwide EV charging network, followed by the manufacturing of vehicles. The plant is expected to produce 72,000 units annually, ranging from economical hatchbacks to luxury sedans and commercial vans. This latest investment underscores ADM’s commitment to Pakistan’s EV sector, supporting government initiatives to cut carbon emissions and promote green energy solutions. While the EV market continues to grow globally—with sales exceeding 10 million units in 2022—Pakistan’s proactive approach could position it as a competitive player in the region. ADM’s strategic efforts complement Pakistan’s broader push for sustainability, enhancing connectivity through EV charging networks and fostering economic growth in the renewable energy sector. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );
What is a Galleri blood test and how can it help diagnose multiple forms of cancer?Cerity Partners LLC lifted its stake in Zebra Technologies Co. ( NASDAQ:ZBRA – Free Report ) by 45.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 10,668 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,328 shares during the period. Cerity Partners LLC’s holdings in Zebra Technologies were worth $3,950,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Point72 Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd. acquired a new position in Zebra Technologies during the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. boosted its stake in Zebra Technologies by 185.3% during the 2nd quarter. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. now owns 97 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 63 shares during the period. Concord Wealth Partners acquired a new stake in shares of Zebra Technologies in the third quarter worth $30,000. Transcendent Capital Group LLC bought a new position in Zebra Technologies during the second quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV raised its stake in Zebra Technologies by 38.8% during the 2nd quarter. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV now owns 118 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. 91.03% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Zebra Technologies Trading Up 0.3 % Shares of ZBRA opened at $407.00 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $380.51 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $344.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a quick ratio of 0.96 and a current ratio of 1.37. Zebra Technologies Co. has a 52-week low of $232.29 and a 52-week high of $409.03. The company has a market cap of $20.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.37 and a beta of 1.64. Insider Transactions at Zebra Technologies In other news, CFO Nathan Andrew Winters sold 1,837 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $381.73, for a total transaction of $701,238.01. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 11,421 shares in the company, valued at $4,359,738.33. The trade was a 13.86 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link . 1.06% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on ZBRA shares. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Zebra Technologies from $290.00 to $305.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Needham & Company LLC lifted their price objective on Zebra Technologies from $394.00 to $430.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Truist Financial reissued a “hold” rating and set a $383.00 price objective (up previously from $379.00) on shares of Zebra Technologies in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on Zebra Technologies from $380.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Finally, UBS Group raised their target price on Zebra Technologies from $390.00 to $445.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating, eight have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Zebra Technologies has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $385.18. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Zebra Technologies Zebra Technologies Profile ( Free Report ) Zebra Technologies Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides enterprise asset intelligence solutions in the automatic identification and data capture solutions industry worldwide. It operates in two segments, Asset Intelligence & Tracking, and Enterprise Visibility & Mobility. The company designs, manufactures, and sells printers that produce labels, wristbands, tickets, receipts, and plastic cards; dye-sublimination thermal card printers that produce images, which are used for personal identification, access control, and financial transactions; radio frequency identification device (RFID) printers that encode data into passive RFID transponders; accessories and options for printers, including carrying cases, vehicle mounts, and battery chargers; stock and customized thermal labels, receipts, ribbons, plastic cards, and RFID tags for printers; and temperature-monitoring labels primarily used in vaccine distribution. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ZBRA? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Zebra Technologies Co. ( NASDAQ:ZBRA – Free Report ). 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GE Vernova announces first H-Class order in the Caribbean (December 16, 2024) GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced it has secured an order to provide its H-Class natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation equipment for Generadora San Felipe Limited (GSF)’s Sant Felipe 470 megawatts (MW) plant power station in Punta Caucedo, Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. This project marks GE Vernova’s first H-Class gas turbine order in the Caribbean. It will contribute to the implementation of Dominican Republic’s climate ambitions and sustainable development goals by supporting the rapid expansion of renewable energy through its dispatchable power profile. The Caribbean country, one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America, has in recent years managed to switch most of its oil-fired generation capacity to natural gas. Natural gas accounts for nearly half of all energy generated in the Dominican Republic and plays a crucial role in the country’s energy transition, as it supports and complements the expansion of renewable sources. Natural gas-fired combined cycle power plants are the fossil fuel power plants, whether measured based on CO2, SOx, NOx, particulate matter, or mercury. General Manager of Generadora San Felipe, said : “We trusted the solid reputation of HA technology and turned to GE Vernova, an innovation leader in the path towards decarbonization, based on a longtime collaboration between our two companies.” The new San Felipe power plant features one multi-shaft generating block, equipped with GE Vernova 7HA.02 gas turbine coupled to an H65 generator, an STF-A650 steam turbine coupled to an H35 generator, a triple pressure with reheat Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), and a condenser. President of GE Vernova’s Gas Power in the Americas region, said : “Once completed, the power plant is expected to be among the most efficient power plant in the Caribbean and can be configured with post-combustion carbon capture systems to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, our GE Vernova HA gas turbine is highly fuel flexible and able to operate on a variety of fuels, including blends of hydrogen and natural gas to offer multiple pathways to reduce carbon emissions and work towards near-zero operations in the next decade.” With the highest number of H-Class units achieving commercial operation, GE Vernova’s HA gas turbines have accumulated more than 2.5 million commercial operating hours continuing to be the fastest growing fleet in the heavy-duty gas turbine H-Class segment. The fleet boasts an installed capacity of more than 53 gigawatts (GW) of power, the equivalent capacity needed to power nearly 40 million American homes. HA gas turbines can save over 3.3 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, per unit compared to an average coal-fired plant of the same size. This is equivalent to removing 680,000 cars off the road for every HA unit deployed. San Felipe power plant, built by the Spanish engineering procurement construction (EPC) company TSK Electrónica y Electricidad S.A. (Grupo TSK), is expected to start its operation in 2027. The plant is located next to AES/ENADOM LNG terminal, with a total storage capacity of LNG of 250,000 m3. the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at GE Vernova announces first H-Class order in the Caribbean, Pioneering Hydrogen-Powered River Vessel in France Marking a groundbreaking milestone in sustainable transport, the Sogestran Group launched the ZULU 06, France’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel, on the Seine... NAVANTIA completes the fitting of the hydrogen propulsion system AIP into a S-80 class submarine Navantia’s shipyard in Cartagena has completed the installation of the Hydrogen based Air Independent Propulsion... France’s First Hydrogen-Electric Powered Fishing Training Vessel Ready to Set Sail The LPMA: Maritime and Aquaculture Professional School of Bastia will on November 15, 2024, inaugurate France’s first...There is a lot of dither about the future of journalism. Make no mistake, it is the essential commodity. If you know what is going on in Gaza, Ukraine or Syria, it is because brave journalists told you. Not the government, not some academic institution, not artificial intelligence, and not hearsay from your friends or from a political party. The crisis in journalism isn’t that it failed analytically in the last election, or that we — an irregular army of individualists — failed, but that journalism has run out of money and its political enemies have found that the courts (and the fear of libel prosecution) can terrorize the companies that own the media. In 2016, the gossipy site Gawker was sued by the pro wrestler and political figure Hulk Hogan. The lawsuit was financed by the billionaire investor Peter Thiel. Now come two suits, filed by President-elect Donald Trump: One that he won against ABC News, and one to be filed against the Des Moines Register. It is reported that conservative interests plan a series of these legal interventions against the media. This will have a frightening effect on news coverage. When there is fear of prosecution, there is less likely to be investigative news coverage. So far, the most troublesome of the prosecutions has been the one against ABC News. The network caved in early. It agreed to pay $15 million plus legal fees into a fund for what will be the first Trump presidential library. Could it be that ABC is owned by Disney, and Disney wants good relations with the incoming administration? However, a much bigger problem faces the media than the fear of prosecution. It is that the old media, led by local and regional newspapers, is dying. Although there are thousands of podcasts, they don’t take up the slack. You could listen to an awful lot of podcasts and not know what is going on. State houses and local courts aren’t being covered. The sanitizing effect of press surveillance has been withdrawn and, frankly, God help the poor defendants in a local court where there is a disproportionate desire to plead cases, to avoid honest trials even when there is conspicuous doubt. I never tire of repeating what Dan Raviv, former CBS News correspondent, said to me once, “My job is simple. I try to find out what is going on and tell people.” Quite so. However, there is a problem: Journalism needs to be concentrated in a newspaper or a broadcast outlet where there is enough revenue to do the job. Otherwise, you get what I think of as the upside-down pyramid of more and more commentary, based on less and less reporting. We are awash in commentary, some of it very good and some of it trash. It is all based on news gathered by those news organizations that can afford to employ a phalanx of reporters. Regional newspapers used to have Washington bureaus and foreign bureaus. At one time, the Baltimore Sun had 12 overseas bureaus. Now it has none. This is the story nationwide. Fewer people actually cover the news, digging, checking and telling us what they have found. Throughout the history of journalism, technology has been disruptive, sometimes advantageously and sometimes less so. Modern printing presses developed at the end of the 19th century were important boosters, as was the invention of the Linotype machine in 1884. On the negative side, television killed off evening papers, and podcasts are taking a toll on radio. Now, the internet and tech companies have siphoned off most of the revenue that supported newspapers, radio and television. As one can’t have a free and fair society without vibrant journalism, we clearly need a new paradigm which is internet-based news organizations that are large enough and rich enough to do the job in the time-honored way with reporters asking questions, whether it is at the courthouse, the White House or on the battlefield. There is a clear choice: News and informed analysis, or rumor and conspiracy. — Llewellyn King is the executive producer and host of “White House Chronicle” on PBS. He wrote this for InsideSources.com .
First-ever athlete and fan-owned network boasts 2,200 Fan Owners and 70+ superstar athlete investors and partners by the likes of Chris Paul , Travis Kelce , Dwayne Wade , Chiney Ogwumike, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard , Natasha Cloud , Alysha Clark , Carmelo Anthony , and many more LOS ANGELES , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayersTV , the first athlete and fan-owned media company, today announced the acquisition of Cloud Media Center , an AI-driven sports adtech and media distribution company. This strategic year-end move boosts PlayersTV's reach to a total of 500 million monthly ad impressions, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in athlete-driven lifestyle entertainment while broadening its ability to connect with advertiser and inventory networks. PlayersTV empowers athletes to control their narratives while giving brands access to engagement opportunities with an expansive global audience. It is known for its groundbreaking athlete-fan ownership model, supported by more than 70 high-profile athlete investors and partners across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB, and a community of more than 2,200 Fan Owners (shareholders in the company). The network features high-profile athletes, including Travis Kelce , Chris Paul , Damian Lillard , Dwyane Wade , Chiney Ogwumike, Carmelo Anthony , Allen Iverson , Natasha Cloud , Kyrie Irving, Ken Griffey, Jr. , Vernon Davis , Austin Ekeler , DeAndre Jordan , CJ McCollum, AJ Andrews, Angel McCoughtry , Alysha Clark , and more. PlayersTV currently reaches more than 300 million households via OTT and CTV via DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Philo . Its proprietary ad network called Players360 generates an additional 500 million monthly ad impressions. Through the acquisition of Cloud Media Center, PlayersTV now owns technologies responsible for more than 1 billion combined monthly ad impressions. "This is a transformative moment for PlayersTV and the future of sports media," said Deron Guidrey , co-founder of PlayersTV. "The acquisition of Cloud Media Center catapults us into a new era of innovation, expanding our reach to an astounding 500 million monthly ad impressions. With cutting-edge AI technology now at the core of our operations, we are setting the gold standard for athlete-driven media, revolutionizing how athletes connect with fans and how brands engage with audiences worldwide. This is more than an acquisition, it's a declaration of our vision to lead the global sports media industry." PlayersTV Co-founder Collin Castellaw added, "This acquisition is a monumental step forward for our organization. By integrating Cloud Media Center's AI-driven tech we're significantly expanding our reach while revolutionizing how athletes and sports content is created, distributed and consumed. This is an exciting time for our company and the future of athlete media and sports media." Cloud Media Center's innovative platform brings state-of-the-art AI technology to PlayersTV, enabling more precise audience targeting, dynamic content distribution, and scalable adtech. With this acquisition, PlayersTV is poised to deliver highly personalized and impactful content experiences, meeting the growing demand for athlete-centered stories and authentic fan connections. About PlayersTV PlayersTV is the first-ever athlete-owned media network and content provider. As the premier athlete lifestyle content destination, PlayersTV empowers athletes to own their stories while engaging fans with authentic and meaningful connections, bridging the worlds of sports, lifestyle, and entertainment. PlayersTV's 24/7 channel can be found on DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Philo . See more at https://playerstv.com/ . About Cloud Media Center Cloud Media Center (CMC), based in Ponte Vedra, FL , sells digital advertising inventory through a cloud-based, analytically driven distribution platform that seamlessly connects advertisers with content providers and publishers. The result maximizes collaboration — unleashing next-level ad campaign synergies. CMC's next-gen platform and best-in-class dashboards — built by next-generation premier developers — provide AI-based microtargeting on the frontend, and real-time, easy-to-understand analytics on the back end. Content producers, advertisers, and publishers will have all the tools and data needed to optimize campaigns — and do it with speed and granular accuracy. Visit the CMC website at https://cloudmc.us/ . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/playerstv-acquires-cloud-media-center-integrates-sports-ai-ad-technology-to-surpass-1b-monthly-impressions-302337699.html SOURCE PlayersTV
Rocchio signs with Wentworth Institute of TechnologyThe Pittsburgh Steelers are near the bottom of the pack when it comes to NFL revenues, both in 2024 and in the projected near future, according to a study by Sportbet.one Sportbet pegs the Steelers as having $595 million in revenue in 2024, which ranks them 18th among the 32 NFL team in present day. The study believes the Steelers will show below-average growth between now and 2030, increasing their revenues at 27.1% to $756 million by the end of the decade. That projection has them ranked 20th. Sportbet used a linear progression from the change in revenue between 2012 and 2024 to calculate the projected future earnings. But more advanced metrics might not necessarily help the Steelers. The population growth rate of the Pittsburgh metro area has recently been positive after a long period of being in the red, but is still smaller than the national average. As a team with a long tradition of success and already-high standards, the Steelers don’t have much of an opportunity to be lifted through strong current play in the way that a team like the Detroit Lions or Los Angeles Chargers. The relative lack of revenue can’t do much to hurt the Steelers when it comes to putting a roster on the field. Every NFL club shares revenues nationally, and every team must spend 90% of the salary cap on a multi-year basis, so roster-based spending is closely regulated. Where might a team like the Dallas Cowboys — who have projected current revenues of $1.2 billion and are projected to improve that to $1.6 billion in the near future — outclass teams like the Steelers? The Cowboys have spent lavishly on their facilities, both at AT&T Stadium and at The Star in Frisco, the club’s headquarters and practice facility. They can also spend more freely on coaches, scouts and technology to help give the team an edge. Of course, it doesn’t always play out that way. Of the NFL’s top five teams in revenue, only one — the Los Angeles Rams — are currently in playoff position. The Steelers could see a revenue boost in 2026, when they will host the NFL Draft for the first time. This article first appeared on Steelers Now and was syndicated with permission.Family detention, raids and ‘no price tag’: Trump’s mass deportation plan comes into focus
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Remarks uttered by the CEO of T-Mobile US ( TMUS -6.12% ) on Monday weren't exactly well received by investors. Absent any other market-moving news about their stock, they traded out of the No. 3 mobile carrier assertively. By the end of the day, its price had sunk by more than 6%, notably worse than the 0.6% drop of the S&P 500 index. Fourth-quarter caution Speaking at the UBS Global Media and Telecommunications conference Monday, T-Mobile US Chief Mike Sievert essentially said his company's investors should prepare for some discouraging news coming down the pike. Specifically, he warned that certain factors will act as tailwinds on the telecom company's results, and some figures won't be as good as they were in the third quarter. Much of this has to do with an anticipated slowdown in customer additions, which Sievert described as notching a "decade-long record" in said quarter. The company's performance in this aspect of its business was indeed strong, with net "adds" of 865,000 subscribers in that period. This development was a key factor in T-Mobile raising a clutch of metrics in its full-year 2024 guidance, including customer additions, net cash from operations, and non-GAAP (adjusted) free cash flow. The market overreacts This shouldn't necessarily come as a shock to investors or telecom industry watchers. As a whole, the U.S. market is relatively saturated, and the game now is to find new income streams from existing customers -- hence, the promotion of products such as home internet service. I think a relatively softer quarter isn't surprising given how robust No. 3 was in many respects, and I feel T-Mobile US bulls should stay the course and not get discouraged.
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