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ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia quarterback Carson Beck will not return after he was hit on his throwing hand on the final play of an ugly first half Saturday in the Southeastern Conference championship game against Texas. Beck was hit by outside linebacker Trey Moore, forcing a fumble recovered by Anthony Hill Jr., who then lost the ball on an errant attempt to extend the play with a lateral as time expired. Beck was one of the last players to return to the field following halftime. He was holding his helmet but did not warm up remained on the sideline as backup Gunner Stockton led the offense to its first touchdown on the Bulldogs' first drive of the second half. Georgia coach Kirby Smart told ESPN Beck would not return to the game and said he had no details on the hand injury. Beck had the right arm wrapped in ice on the Georgia bench. No. 2 Texas outgained No. 5 Georgia 260-54 but led only 6-3 at halftime. The Bulldogs netted minus-2 yards rushing and Beck completed 7 of 13 passes for 56 yards. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blockmate Ventures Inc. (TSX.V: MATE) (OTCQB: MATEF) (FSE: 8MH1) (" Blockmate ” or the " Company ”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its strategic investment (the " Offering ”) involving a group of strategic investors led by Antanas Guoga (Tony G) for gross proceeds of $1,400,000. This strategic funding supports Blockmate's pursuit of industry leadership in blockchain innovation and underscores our commitment to sustainable and transformative technology. In connection with completion of the Offering, the Company has issued 14,000,000 units (each, a " Unit ”) at a price of $0.10 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share, and one common share purchase warrant exercisable to acquire a further common share at a price of $0.50 until December 23, 2027. All securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to statutory restrictions on resale until April 24, 2025, in accordance with applicable securities laws. In addition, Tony G has voluntarily agreed to restrict resale of the 10,000,000 Units he acquired in the Offering until December 23, 2025. No finders' fees or commissions were paid by the Company in connection with completion of the Offering. Incentive Grant The Company also announces that it has granted 5,275,000 incentive stock options (the " Options ”), 1,200,000 restricted share units (the " RSUs ”) and 5,000,000 deferred share units (the " DSUs ”) in accordance with its omnibus incentive plan (the " Incentive Plan ”) adopted by shareholders at the annual general and special meeting held on November 23, 2023. 625,000 of the Options vest immediately and are exercisable at a price of $0.21 for a period of thirty-six months. The remaining 5,000,000 Options vest quarterly over a twenty-four month period, and are exercisable at a price of $0.21 for a period of forty-eight months. The RSUs vest and will be settled in common shares of the Company after twelve months. The DSUs vest after twelve months but will only be settled in common shares of the Company upon the departure of the holder from the Company. 2,725,000 of the Options and all of the DSUs exceed the available room under the Incentive Plan. The Company intends to seek approval of shareholders to increase the size of the Incentive Plan at the next annual general meeting and will at that time seek ratification from shareholders for the additional Options and the DSUs. Until such time as shareholder ratification has been received, the additional Options and DSUs will not vest and will not be eligible for exercise or settlement. In the event shareholders elect not to ratify the grant, and room within the Incentive Plan is not available at the time, the additional Options and DSUs will be cancelled. Early Warning Disclosure In connection with the incentive grant, Domenic Carosa, a director of the Company, has been issued 5,000,000 Options and 5,000,000 DSUs. Prior to the grant, Mr. Carosa controlled 17,252,400 common shares, 1,500,000 incentive stock options, and 3,000,000 common share purchase warrants, of the Company, all of which are held by Carosa Corporation B.V., a holding company controlled by Domenic Carosa. The common shares controlled by Mr. Carosa prior to the grant represent approximately 15.1% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company. Following the grant, Mr. Carosa has control and direction over 17,252,400 common shares, 6,500,000 Options, 3,000,000 common share purchase warrants and 5,000,000 DSUs of the Company. Assuming the exercise and conversion of all of the Options, share purchase warrants and DSUs controlled by Mr. Carosa, he would have control and direction over 31,752,400 common shares of the Company representing approximately 19.8% of the then outstanding common shares of the Company. Mr. Carosa has acquired the securities for investment purposes and in connection with his compensation as a director of the Company and, as disclosed in the accompanying Early Warning Report, may in the future acquire or dispose of securities of the Company, through the market, privately or otherwise, as circumstances or market conditions warrant. A copy of the Early Warning Report filed with the applicable securities regulators regarding the above acquisition will be available under the profile for the Company on SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ). About Blockmate Ventures Inc. Blockmate is a venture creator focussing on building fast-growing technology businesses relating to cutting edge sectors such as blockchain and renewable energy. Working with prospective founders, projects in incubation can benefit from the Blockmate ecosystem that offers tech, services, integrations and advice to accelerate the incubation of projects towards monetization. Recent projects include Hivello (download our free passive income app at www.hivello.com ) and Sunified, digitising solar energy. The leadership team at Blockmate have successfully founded successful tech companies from the Dotcom era through to the social media era. Learn more about being a Blockmate at: www.blockmate.com/ . Blockmate welcomes investors to join the Company's mailing list for the latest updates and industry research by subscribing at https://www.blockmate.com/subscribe . ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Justin Rosenberg, Chief Executive Officer Blockmate Ventures Inc. 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( MENAFN - JCN NewsWire) Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors sign MOU on collaborative considerations TOKYO, Dec 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ("Nissan"), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ("Honda"), and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ("Mitsubishi Motors") have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the possibility of Mitsubishi Motors' participation, involvement, and synergy sharing in relation to the business integration through the establishment of a joint holding company outlined in an MOU signed between Nissan and Honda. Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors have reached a basic agreement to proceed with discussions based on the framework established in the MOU signed by Nissan and Honda on August 1 regarding the commencement of a strategic partnership focused on intelligence and electrification. Mitsubishi Motors has been participating in this framework, and the three companies have been proceeding with discussions. Following the agreement between Nissan and Honda to start consideration toward a business integration through the establishment of a joint holding company amid the dramatic changes in the environment surrounding both companies and the automotive industry, the three companies have agreed to explore the possibility of achieving synergies at an increased level through Mitsubishi Motors' participation or involvement in the business integration. Mitsubishi Motors aims to reach its conclusion by the end of January 2025 on the participation or involvement in the business integration between Nissan and Honda. Marking the announcement, Nissan Director, President, CEO and Representative Executive Officer Makoto Uchida said: “Honda and Nissan have begun considering a business integration, and will study the creation of significant synergies between the two companies in a wide range of fields. It is significant that Nissan's partner, Mitsubishi Motors, is also involved in these discussions. We anticipate that if this integration comes to fruition, we will be able to deliver even greater value to a wider customer base.“ Honda Director and Representative Executive Officer Toshihiro Mibe said: "At this time of change in the automobile industry, which is said to occur once every 100 years, we hope that Mitsubishi Motors' participation in the business integration discussions of Nissan and Honda will lead to further social change, and that we will be able to become a leading company in creating new value in mobility through business integration. Nissan and Honda will start the discussion from today onwards with an aim to clarify the possibility of business integration by around the end of January in line with the consideration of Mitsubishi Motors." Comment from Mitsubishi Motors Director, Representative Executive Officer, and President and CEO Takao Kato said: “In an era of change in the automotive industry, the study between Nissan and Honda about a business integration will accelerate synergy maximization effects, bringing high value also to the collaborative businesses with Mitsubishi Motors. In order to realize synergies and to make the best use of each company's strengths, we will also study the best form of cooperation.” MENAFN23122024003415003250ID1109025777 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Syrian insurgents reach the capital's suburbs. Worried residents flee and stock up on supplies BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents’ stunning march across Syria is gaining speed with news that they have reached the suburbs of the capital of Damascus. The government on Saturday was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The rebels’ moves around Damascus were reported by an opposition war monitor and a rebel commander. They came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions. The factions are by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on PARIS (AP) — France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has formally reopened its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. The five-year restoration is widely seen as a boost for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline, and brings a welcome respite from his domestic political woes. World leaders, dignitaries, and worshippers gathered on Saturday evening for the celebrations under the cathedral's soaring arches. The celebration was attended by 1,500 dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump, Britain’s Prince William, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For Catholics, Notre Dame’s rector said the cathedral “carries the enveloping presence of the Virgin Mary, a maternal and embracing presence.′′ Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full a dose of presidential pomp. And they held a hastically-arranged meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a day that's mixing pageantry with attention to pressing global problems. The president-elect's visit to France is part of a global a celebration of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a devastating fire. Macron and other European leaders are trying to win Trump’s favor and persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion. Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is making threats, traveling abroad, and negotiating with world leaders. He has more than a month-and-a-half to go before he’s sworn in for a second term. But the president-elect is already moving aggressively to not only fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals, but also to try to achieve his priorities. In recent days, Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, two of the country’s largest trading partners. That led to emergency calls and a visit. And he's warned of “ALL HELL TO PAY” if Hamas doesn't release the hostages still being held captive in Gaza. South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over short-lived martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol has avoided an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his short-lived imposition of martial law. Most of Yoon's ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. The scrapping of the motion is expected to intensify protests calling for Yoon’s ouster and deepen political chaos in South Korea. A survey suggests a majority of South Koreans support the president’s impeachment. Yoon’s martial law declaration drew criticism from his own ruling conservative People Power Party. But the party also apparently fears losing the presidency to liberals. Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. But they have made some progress in their investigation into Wednesday's killing of the leader of the largest U.S. health insurer, including that the gunman likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene. The also found that the gunman left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park. Police are working with the FBI, which on Friday night announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry. The feelings of exasperation, anger, resentment, and helplessness toward insurers aren’t new. But the shooting and the headlines around it have unleashed a new wave of patients sharing such sentiments and personal stories of interactions with insurance companies. Conversations at dinner tables, office water coolers, social gatherings and on social media have pivoted to the topic. Many say they hope the new amplified voices can bring about change for companies often accused of valuing profits over people. 100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls confusion and chaos during Japanese bombing 83 years ago PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago launched the United States into World War II. Two survivors are planning to return to the Hawaii military base on Saturday for a remembrance ceremony on the attack's anniversary. They are each over 100 years old. They will join active-duty troops, veterans and members of the public for a remembrance ceremony hosted by the Navy and the National Park Service. A third survivor was planning to join them but had to cancel due to health issues. The bombing killed more than 2,300 U.S. servicemen. An explosion destroys an apartment block in a Dutch city, killing at least 3 and injuring others THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An explosion and fire has rocked a neighborhood in the Dutch city of The Hague, killing three people and injuring other people and destroying several apartments. The cause of the disaster is unclear. Emergency authorities said four people were rescued from the rubble and taken to the hospital. The mayor said rescuers were no longer looking for survivors but for eventual bodies, but could not specify how many people might still be unaccounted for. Residents of the northeastern neighborhood of Mariahoeve in The Hague heard a huge bang and screams before dawn. Dutch authorities have deployed a specialized urban search and rescue team to find victims. How 'Mufasa' rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy's voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music SAN DIEGO (AP) — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’ legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor. But instead of letting the pressure roar too loudly, he harnessed his nerves to breathe fresh life into his young lion character. Pierre found parallels between himself and his character while filming his leading role in “Mufasa: The Lion King,” which opens in theaters Dec. 20. He took the reigns as the new voice of Mufasa after Jones played the iconic King Mufasa in both the 1994 and 2019 versions of Disney’s “The Lion King.” The prequel offers a fresh exploration into Mufasa’s origin story.
Yellow ribbons of hope printed with #FindAlice and tied to trees and railings became the symbol of one the UK’s biggest missing person’s hunt, when a schoolgirl disappeared from a canal towpath over 10 years ago. Worried friends of the 14-year-old’s family, along with hundreds of concerned residents, pinned up thousands of missing posters of Alice Gross, with her light brown hair in a high ponytail ,all over the West London borough of Ealing - hoping for her swift return. The case was so famous and the campaign so impactful, that, to this day, Alice’s smiling face is, sadly, very recognisable. A month later, the ribbons still fluttering in the wind, became a memorial to Alice, whose body had been found in the River Brent. For 34 days that summer, Alice’s tormented family lived in hope that their little girl would come home. “It was Thursday August 28, 2014, when Alice didn’t come back from her walk,” recalls her mum Ros, 61. Chatting in her Chichester house, decorated with homemade arts and crafts., she points to two embroidered cushions, saying: “You can tell the ones I’ve done compared to my artist daughter Nina’s.” Creativity has kept her and Nina sane over the years, but the grief of losing her youngest nestles just below the surface. Recalling agonising memories of that very first day when Alice had been gone for five hours, and she called the police to report her missing, Ros says: “People were saying, ‘Oh she'll be staying with friends that you don't know about. She'll be back’. But there were things that made me think that that was not the case – her phone went dead and she hadn't taken any money with her.” Helicopter blades whirred overhead as police searched the local area. “Alice hadn’t been well. She was anorexic so there were mental health concerns and she was seen as high risk,” explains Ros. As day turned to night, an extremely worried Ros, husband Jose and their elder daughter Nina, who was 19 then, waited for a knock on the door. “We went to bed in our living room,” Ros reveals. “But I was back out by 4.30am, looking around the streets, going around the local parks, just hoping.” News spread quickly and soon the local community was galvanised. Friends and neighbours rushed to support the devastated family – keeping them company and organising meal rotas. “Nina set up a social media group and we had about 25,000 followers,” says Ros. “We called in the charity Missing People very early in the campaign, and they organised the posters, and a stall at Ealing Broadway. They had a 24-hour helpline which was critical – because police’s Victim Support only kicks in when a crime has been committed, so we really needed Missing People.” The campaign used social media to spread the message far and wide, but that brought its own problems. “We had incredible people who were really good at monitoring online, but we still had lots of false sightings and social media trolls and unhelpful speculation. I think there was also a lot of magical thinking going on. People would say on social media, things like, ‘The yellow ribbons can guide her home’. Alice knew where she lived. She didn't need to follow ribbons.” The family worried that if they said the wrong thing to the media, the public could turn on them. “I’d seen it happen before in cases, but the families involved are suddenly exposed to something that's totally traumatising and you’re thrown into the public eye. The only thing fuelling you is adrenaline. You're not trained, you’re in shock, you're not sleeping and you’re running on empty,” she says. Under immense scrutiny in police and press interviews, the family had kept Alice’s anorexia private on the advice of the eating disorders charity Beat. “She hadn’t been well and we wanted to maintain some sort of privacy for her,” says Ros. “But one day a one-word note was pushed through the letterbox which said ‘Anorexia?’ We felt like we were being forced to reveal personal details, which then came under intense media speculation.” At home, the family were in their own separate worlds of pain. Ros kept busy but the turmoil of those days meant she spent a month barely sleeping. “When I was going to bed, I just had a washing machine head, it was going round and round, and I’d be doom-scrolling on my phone.” Six days after Alice went missing, the police got a break in the case. Ros recalls, “Alice went missing on August 28 and her rucksack was discovered on the following Tuesday – Sept 2. At that point, the murder squad got involved.” Seven days on from her disappearance, detectives released CCTV footage of the last known sighting of Alice as she walked alone along the Grand Union Canal towpath at Brentford Lock. “You get the idea from TV dramas that they can identify people from CCTV very quickly,” Ros says. “Actually it’s very slow, they have to painstakingly go through a lot of footage to find this tiny grainy figure.” How to donate to Missing People Donate online: Visit this link or head to www.missingpeople.org.uk/mirror - read why we're supporting this campaign here. Text: To donate £5 Text HOPE5 to 70660 - To donate £10 Text HOPE10 to 70660 - To donate £15 Text HOPE15 to 70660 Terms & Conditions: *Text costs £5/£10 or £15 plus network charge. Missing People receives 100% of your donation. Obtain bill payer’s permission. Charity No England and Wales: 1020419 , Scotland: SC047419. Missing People will send regular updates via text and may contact you at any time to ask for your contact preference. Post: Please include your name and address and make cheques payable to ‘Missing People’ via free post: Freepost Plus RRKY–XSEC–XAEC. - Missing People - Roebuck House - 284 Upper Richmond Road West - London - SW14 7JE How your donation will help: £5 could help a missing child reach support - 11 could answer an urgent Helpline call from someone who is missing - £33 could give three families advice and help from a Support Worker - £110 could pay for two vital Counselling sessions to help a family to cope with the toughest of all losses How to contact Missing People - free and confidential: Call: 116 000. Text: 116 000. Email: 116000@missingpeople.org.uk How to contact Samaritans for mental health support: Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org Alice’s broken family waited with dread for the worst news from police, but when the call came, it was from an unexpected source. “I was at home that Friday, dusting for some reason, when the phone rang. It was our dentist – the police wanted permission to use Alice’s dental records. My heart sank. Even though everybody else seemed hopeful, at that moment, I felt we were not going to have a great outcome. Her voice breaking, Ros continues: “I’m sorry, this is the bit where I might cry. “The day she was actually found was on my birthday and I remember I had a dreadful cold. The following Tuesday, on September 30, the police came around 7pm and we were all, you know, sitting on the edge of our seats. They knocked on the door and it was the inspector and the family liaison officer, and they brought us news Alice had been found. I just felt completely numb. I didn't cry, I just thought ‘who do I have to tell?’” The inquest into Alice’s death opened in June 2016, but the sadness and loss didn’t end there for Ros – within two years, her parents had also died. “They never recovered from Alice’s death,” she adds. “My mum had a stroke in February, and died within a week. Then my dad came to London to hear the end of the inquest and ended up that day in hospital and was diagnosed with stage four cancer. He lived with me for the last couple of months and died in October 2016.” The man police would have charged with Alice’s murder was a foreign national who had hanged himself from a tree a mile from the towpath where he is believed to have abducted her. Alice’s family has asked that we neither print the name nor mugshot of the man who stole their daughter’s life. The family was torn apart by the ordeal, and Ros and her daughter Nina moved to Chichester. There, Nina went to study art at West Dean college. And Ros did a course in creative writing to help channel some of her pain. “Creative writing is a really important way of reclaiming your story and shaping your right narrative. It’s helped me with processing my experience of grief and also honouring my daughter,” she says. A highly polished upright piano sits with its lid closed in Ros’s dining room. She nods at it and says, “It’s been a long time since Alice played her piano. She would sit at it, plinking around. She read music and composed her own songs, and played the violin. She wanted to have a career in music. “I can't get rid of it – even though I play incredibly badly.” Ros has been helped to heal from the trauma by giving back to Missing People, this paper’s Christmas charity, which helped her through the darkest times - sharing with them her writing gift, and also singing with the famous Missing People choir. “We meet once a month and we write about our experiences. It will perhaps be used in the Evening of Hope and Remembrance,” explains Ros, describing the evening where all the supporters and families come together at Christmas to remember those missing and those who have died . As a lasting link to her musical daughter, Ros also gets very involved in the choir. “I can’t sing,” she laughs. “But I can hide among all the other singers.” The year after Alice’s death, a very special service in remembrance was held in her honour at London’s St Martin’s-in-the-Fields, where the choir sang Alice’s song Don’t Let It Go Away in a fitting tribute to her memory. “Alice would be 24 now,” says Ros softly. “I often wonder what she would have been doing now, but I do think she have stuck with the music because she loved it so much.”Christopher Nolan’s Next Film Is an Adaptation of ‘The Odyssey’NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- The winner of a Mega Millions jackpot worth $1.13 billion has come forward in New Jersey. The winning ticket was sold last March at a ShopRite in Neptune Township, Monmouth County. In New Jersey, lottery winners have one year from the date of the drawing to file a claim before the ticket expires. The winner has also chosen to remain anonymous. Meanwhile, a $944 million jackpot is up for grabs in the Mega Millions drawing on Christmas Eve. The cash option on that prize comes out to about $439 million. Nobody has won the jackpot since September 10. This is the 7th largest prize in the game's history.
FRISCO - Whisper it very quietly, but Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker is playing some good football right now. ... and based on the team's pre-Thanksgiving injury list, his timing is very, very good. The much-maligned second-year tight end has been on the receiving end of some harsh yet fair criticism this season, but over the last two weeks, it appears the former Michigan Wolverine is beginning to find his feet. In the 34-26 win over the Washington Commanders, for the second straight week, the Cowboys were without starting tight end Jake Ferguson (ruled out in the first quarter of Houston loss), and it gave Schoonmaker the opportunity he craved - and he hasn't wasted it. Back-to-back games of 50+ receiving yards, and in Washington, Schoonmaker hauled in the first receiving touchdown by a Dallas tight end all season. “It felt amazing, just the work that we put in as tight ends every week,” Schoonmaker said. “I think someone needed to get a touchdown this year, so it was great to have that for the room and Jake's [Ferguson] texting us, so happy, excited for the win, so it was a great feeling all around.” Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Many feared for the tight end room after Ferguson was ruled out with a concussion against the Texans, but Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford have both made plays for Mike McCarthy's offense. Regarding the Thursday Thanksgiving visit from the New York Giants? A check on the injury list from Tuesday's practice shows how helpful it would be if "Schoony'' can be "amazing'' again. Dallas #Cowboys / New York #Giants Practice Injury Report - News on Martin, Diggs, Ferguson pic.twitter.com/qE4azGVUoe Ferguson is still listed as a DNP. Also worth noting is the status of Zack Martin and Trevon Diggs; they are both also Tuesday DNPs. Cooper Rush and CeeDee Lamb are among those listed as limited. Related: Ranking Cowboys Upset of Commanders Among Top 10 Wildest Wins Schoonmaker, a second-round pick, was expected to perform well last season, but injuries coupled with poor form meant he underwhelmed. This season, he still hasn't reached the heights many wanted, with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer stating he needs to be more consistent on a daily basis to warrant snaps. Well, in the last two weeks, Schoonmaker has looked to be not only finding his feet in the offense but excelling, and while it took time for him to get this kind of chance, he's now making the most of it. Better late than never - and right on time for Thanksgiving. Related: Source Says Kingsbury to ‘Audition’ for Cowboys Job with JerryCity are now six games without a victory but appeared to be cruising towards three points before being stunned by the Eredivisie side, who hit them with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Santiago Gimenez and David Hancko to fight back from 3-0 down. Two goals from Erling Haaland, one of them a penalty, and one from Ilkay Gundogan had the 2023 European champions three up after 53 minutes as they sought the win that would help to get their ailing season back on track. FULL-TIME | A point apiece. 🩵 3-3 ⚫️ #ManCity | #UCL pic.twitter.com/6oj1nEOIwm — Manchester City (@ManCity) November 26, 2024 After the team collapsed in the closing stages, Ake called on his team-mates to show their mettle if their campaign is not to wither away. Speaking to Amazon Prime, he was asked whether he believed the the team’s problem is a mental one. “Maybe it is,” he said. “It is difficult to say. Obviously we have not been in this situation many times but this is where we have to show our character. “When everything seems to go against us and everyone is writing us off, we have to stay strong mentally, believe in ourselves and stick together. 🔢 pic.twitter.com/diyhxQXsdF — Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) November 26, 2024 “Every season there is a period when they write us off. We have to make sure we stay strong as a team and staff and make sure we get out of it.” The draw leaves City with work to do if they are to secure one of the eight automatic spots in the last 16 of this season’s Champions League. They are currently 15th in the table, two points outside of the top eight, and will need positive results in their next two games against Juventus and Paris St Germain to keep their hopes alive. They then face Club Brugge in their final league match on January 29. The result at least ended a run of five straight defeats in all competitions ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with leaders Liverpool at Anfield. “When you are three goals up it feels like a defeat when you give up three goals at home,” said Ake. “It is tough now, a tough night, but the only thing we can do is look forward to the next one. Liverpool is a big game and it is another challenge to overcome. “(We were) 3-0 up and we played quite well and were under control, but then it all changed. “You just have to stay strong mentally. At 3-1 they then push on but I think we need to go for it a bit earlier so we could keep the pressure on them, but we stayed playing at the back and maybe invited more pressure on us. “Then when you concede the second one there is even more pressure and then we have to stay stronger mentally.”Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flightsThe Founder of Eko Drive, Ademide Osunsina, has called on the federal government to prioritise the nation’s automotive sector to achieve inclusive economic growth. Osunsina stated this during Eko Drive’s third car exhibition in Lagos while also acknowledging that the automotive industry plays a key role in contributing to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product despite the sector currently facing significant challenges. He said the industry’s potential remains high with estimates predicting that it could account for up to 12 per cent of GDP if properly developed. “The automotive sector is crucial to Nigeria’s economic landscape, and the Eko Drive exhibition is at the forefront of this transformation. The exhibition serves as a powerful catalyst to promote innovation by featuring cutting-edge technology and electric vehicles, thus encouraging local manufacturers to adopt sustainable practices,” he said. Speaking on the exhibition, Osunsina who also doubles as the project manager said Eko Drive’s goal is to foster a vibrant automotive community that not only appreciates luxury vehicles but also drives economic growth in Nigeria. “This year’s edition, held at the Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi drew hundreds of automotive enthusiasts – sports cars, supercars, power bike lovers – solidifying Nigeria’s position as a rising hub for supercar culture and technology,” he averred. He stated that the energy at this year’s exhibition was electric and he is thrilled to see so many passionate individuals come together to celebrate the future of supercars. “We are committed to showcasing not just supercars but also the innovations that will shape the future of transportation in Nigeria,” the co-founder and creative director of Eko Drive,” Imran Claud-Ennin said. He pointed out that Eko Drive’s exhibition goes beyond showcasing vehicles, adding that it builds a strong community among enthusiasts and industry stakeholders. “We believe in the power of the community,” added Sanjo Morgan, co-founder and event coordinator of Eko Drive. “Our events bring together diverse individuals who share a common passion for cars. Together, we can promote responsible consumer choices and environmental sustainability within the automotive sector. “As Eko Drive looks to the future, it invites sponsors who share its vision of innovation and community development to join forces to enhance Nigeria’s automotive landscape while contributing positively to the economy and society,” Alliance Francaise de Lagos marketing executive,” Precious Naador said.
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As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: online influencers from TikTok. Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press Dec 23, 2024 2:52 PM Dec 23, 2024 3:20 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: online influencers from TikTok. The platform is once again bringing influencers to Washington, this time to lobby members of Congress to reject a fast-moving bill that would force TikTok's Beijing-based parent company to sell or be banned in the United States. On Tuesday, some influencers began a two-day advocacy event in support of TikTok, which arranged their trip ahead of a House floor vote on the legislation on Wednesday. But unlike a similar lobbying event the company put together last March when talks of a TikTok ban reached a fever pitch, this year’s effort appeared more rushed as the company scrambles to counter the legislation, which advanced rapidly on Capitol Hill. Summer Lucille, a TikTok content creator with 1.4 million followers who is visiting Washington this week, said if TikTok is banned, she “don’t know what it will do” to her business, a plus-sized boutique in Charlotte, North Carolina. “It will be devastating,” Lucille said in an interview arranged by the platform. The legislation is drawing unusual support in Congress In an unusual showing of bipartisanship, a House panel unanimously approved the measure last week. President Joe Biden has said he will sign the legislation if lawmakers pass it. But it’s unclear what will happen in the Senate, where several bills aimed at banning TikTok have stalled. The legislation faces other roadblocks. Former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump, who holds sway over both House and Senate Republicans, has voiced opposition to the bill, saying it would empower Meta-owned Facebook, which he continues to lambast over his 2020 election loss. The bill also faces pushback from some progressive lawmakers in the House as well as civil liberties groups who argue it infringes on the First Amendment. TikTok could be banned if ByteDance, the parent company, doesn’t sell its stakes in the platform and other applications it owns within six months of the bill’s enactment. The fight over the platform takes place as U.S.-China relations have shifted to that of strategic rivalry, especially in areas such as advanced technologies and data security, seen as essential to each country’s economic prowess and national security. The shift, which started during the Trump years and has continued under Biden, has placed restrictions on export of advanced technologies and outflow of U.S. monies to China, as well as access to the U.S. market by certain Chinese businesses. The Biden administration also has cited human rights concerns in blacklisting a number of Chinese companies accused of assisting the state surveillance campaign against ethnic minorities. TikTok isn’t short on lobbyists. Its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance has a strong lobbying apparatus in Washington that includes dozens of lobbyists from well-known consulting and legal firms as well as influential insiders, such as former members of Congress and ex-aides to powerful lawmakers, according to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will also be in Washington this week and plans to meet with lawmakers, according to a company spokesperson who said Chew’s visit was previously scheduled. Influencers descend on Washington But influencers, who have big followings on social media and can share personal stories of how the platform boosted their businesses — or simply gave them a voice — are still perhaps one of the most powerful tools the company has in its arsenal. A TikTok spokesperson said dozens of influencers will attend the two-day event, including some who came last year. The spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions about how many new people would be attending this year’s lobbying blitz. The company is briefing them ahead of meetings with their representatives and media interviews. Lucille, who runs the boutique in North Carolina, says has seen a substantial surge in revenue because of her TikTok page. The 34-year-old began making TikTok content focusing on plus-sized fashion in March 2022, more than a decade after she started her business. She quickly amassed thousands of followers after posting a nine-second video about her boutique. Because of her popularity on the platform, her business has more online exposure and customers, some of whom have visited from as far as Europe. She says she also routinely hears from followers who are finding support through her content about fashion and confidence. JT Laybourne, an influencer who also came to Washington, said he joined TikTok in early 2019 after getting some negative comments on videos he posted on Instagram while singing in the car with his children. Laybourne, who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, said he was attracted to the short-form video platform because it was easy to create videos that contained music. Like Lucille, he quickly gained traction on the app. He says he also received more support from TikTok users, who reacted positively to content he produced on love and positivity. Laybourne says the community he built on the platform rallied around his family when he had to undergo heart surgery in 2020. Following the surgery, he said he used the platform to help raise $1 million for the American Heart Association in less than two years. His family now run an apparel company that gets most of its traffic from TikTok. “I will fight tooth-and-nail for this app,” he said. But whether the opposition the company is mounting through lobbyists or influencers will be enough to derail the bill is yet to be seen. On Tuesday, House lawmakers received a briefing on national security concerns regarding TikTok from the FBI, Justice Department and intelligence officials. ____ AP Journalist Didi Tang contributed to this report. ___ This story was originally published on March 12, 2024. It was updated on December 23, 2024 to clarify a quote by TikTok content creator Summer Lucille. Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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Trump’s incoming deputy chief of policy will be his former adviser Stephen Miller , who leads a group called America First Legal that has aggressively challenged corporate DEI policies. “There has been a lot of reassessment of risk looking at programs that could be deemed to constitute reverse discrimination,” said Allan Schweyer, principal researcher the Human Capital Center at the Conference Board. “This is another domino to fall and it is a rather large domino,” he added. Among other changes, Walmart said it will no longer give priority treatment to suppliers owned by women or minorities. The company also will not renew a five-year commitment for a racial equity center set up in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd. And it pulled out of a prominent gay rights index . Schweyer said the biggest trigger for companies making such changes is simply a reassessment of their legal risk exposure, which began after U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2023 that ended affirmative action in college admissions. Since then, conservative groups using similar arguments have secured court victories against various diversity programs, especially those that steer contracts to minority or women-owned businesses. Most recently, the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty won a victory in a case against the U.S. Department of Transportation over its use of a program that gives priority to minority-owned businesses when it awards contracts. Companies are seeing a big legal risk in continuing with DEI efforts, said Dan Lennington, a deputy counsel at the institute. His organization says it has identified more than 60 programs in the federal government that it considers discriminatory, he said. “We have a legal landscape within the entire federal government, all three branches — the U.S. Supreme Court, the Congress and the President — are all now firmly pointed in the direction towards equality of individuals and individualized treatment of all Americans, instead of diversity, equity and inclusion treating people as members of racial groups,” Lennington said. The Trump administration is also likely to take direct aim at DEI initiatives through executive orders and other policies that affect private companies, especially federal contractors. “The impact of the election on DEI policies is huge. It can’t be overstated,” said Jason Schwartz, co-chair of the Labor & Employment Practice Group at law firm Gibson Dunn. With Miller returning to the White House, rolling back DEI initiatives is likely to be a priority, Schwartz said. “Companies are trying to strike the right balance to make clear they’ve got an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, and they want to get the best talent, while at the same time trying not to alienate various parts of their employees and customer base who might feel one way or the other. It’s a virtually impossible dilemma,” Schwartz said. A recent survey by Pew Research Center showed that workers are divided on the merits of DEI policies. While still broadly popular, the share of workers who said focusing on workplace diversity was mostly a good thing fell to 52% in the November survey, compared to 56% in a similar survey in February 2023. Rachel Minkin, a research associated at Pew called it a small but significant shift in short amount of time. There will be more companies pulling back from their DEI policies, but it likely won’t be a retreat across the board, said David Glasgow, executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at New York University. “There are vastly more companies that are sticking with DEI,” Glasgow said. “The only reason you don’t hear about it is most of them are doing it by stealth. They’re putting their heads down and doing DEI work and hoping not to attract attention.” Glasgow advises organizations to stick to their own core values, because attitudes toward the topic can change quickly in the span of four years. “It’s going to leave them looking a little bit weak if there’s a kind of flip-flopping, depending on whichever direction the political winds are blowing,” he said. One reason DEI programs exist is because without those programs, companies may be vulnerable to lawsuits for traditional discrimination. “Really think carefully about the risks in all directions on this topic,” Glasgow said. Walmart confirmed will no longer consider race and gender as a litmus test to improve diversity when it offers supplier contracts. Last fiscal year, Walmart said it spent more than $13 billion on minority, women or veteran-owned good and service suppliers. It was unclear how its relationships with such business would change going forward. Organizations that that have partnered with Walmart on its diversity initiatives offered a cautious response. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a non-profit that last year named Walmart one of America’s top corporation for women-owned enterprises, said it was still evaluating the impact of Walmart’s announcement. Pamela Prince-Eason, the president and CEO of the organization, said she hoped Walmart’s need to cater to its diverse customer base will continue to drive contracts to women-owned suppliers even if the company no longer has explicit dollar goals. “I suspect Walmart will continue to have one of the most inclusive supply chains in the World,” Prince-Eason wrote. “Any retailer’s ability to serve the communities they operate in will continue to value understanding their customers, (many of which are women), in order to better provide products and services desired and no one understands customers better than Walmart.” Related Articles National News | Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about the Bidens is indicted on federal tax charges National News | Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. 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The company also will stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s annual benchmark index that measures workplace inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees. A Walmart spokesperson added that some of the changes were already in progress and not as a result of conversations that it had with Starbuck. RaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins, senior director of the HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program, said companies that “abandon” their commitments workplace inclusion policies “are shirking their responsibility to their employees, consumers, and shareholders.” She said the buying power of LGBTQ customers is powerful and noted that the index will have record participation of more than 1,400 companies in 2025.
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes narrow loss to Bills shows potential of his young teamIn a move that has piqued the curiosity of gamers and tech enthusiasts worldwide, Supermicro Computer Inc. has announced its upcoming earnings release date. This event is not just a financial milestone, but a glimpse into the future of gaming technology. With the rapid evolution of gaming hardware, Supermicro’s advancements could reshape the landscape. Supermicro’s Credibility : Known for its pioneering work in high-performance computing solutions, Supermicro stands at the forefront of gaming technology innovation. The much-anticipated earnings report is expected to reveal significant insights into their current performance and future projects. The Implications for Gamers : As technology drives the gaming industry towards more immersive and demanding experiences, hardware requirements escalate. Supermicro’s new developments may lead to groundbreaking improvements in processing speed, graphics capabilities, and energy efficiency. This could facilitate the next generation of games, offering even more realistic and engaging worlds for players to explore. Why This Matters : This earnings release date is more than a routine financial announcement. It is likely to include details on upcoming products that promise to enhance the gaming experience significantly. As gamers eagerly await these innovations, Supermicro’s advancements could challenge competitors and lead to a wave of new technologies. In essence, the upcoming Supermicro earnings announcement is poised to herald exciting changes in the gaming world, marking a pivotal moment for industry stakeholders and consumers alike. Supermicro’s Game-Changing Innovations: What Gamers Need to Know Now Supermicro Computer Inc.’s pending earnings release has generated considerable excitement among gamers and industry insiders. As the company prepares to unveil its financial performance, there is much speculation about the potential innovations in gaming technology that could revolutionize the industry. Game-Changing Features to Anticipate Supermicro is known for its pioneering roles in high-performance computing solutions, particularly those that may set new standards in gaming technology. The upcoming earnings report is expected to offer deeper insights into the following areas: – Enhanced Processing Speeds : Innovations that could drastically improve loading times and game responsiveness. – Superior Graphics Capabilities : With potential advancements allowing for more realistic imagery and detailed virtual environments. – Energy Efficiency : New developments could mean more sustainable and cost-effective gaming solutions. Insights into Pricing and Market Strategies Alongside technological advancements, understanding Supermicro’s pricing strategy is key for market analysis. While specific pricing details are often reserved for product launches, trends in recent reports suggest competitive pricing that could disrupt the market and make these next-gen technologies more accessible to a broader audience. Compatibility and Integration Considerations As new gaming hardware is unveiled, compatibility with existing systems will be critical. Supermicro is expected to maintain high compatibility standards, ensuring that new products integrate smoothly with current gaming setups. This commitment to seamless integration could be a decisive factor for gamers considering upgrades. Pros and Cons of Anticipated Innovations Pros: – High Performance : Advanced technologies promise a superior gaming experience. – Sustainability : Potential energy-efficient solutions could lower costs and environmental impact. Cons: – Transition Costs : Gamers may need to invest in new systems to fully utilize these advancements. – Market Competition : High competitiveness can lead to rapid technology obsolescence. Potential Controversies and Competitor Analysis As with any major industry shift, Supermicro’s upcoming releases might stir controversies surrounding technology adoption and market dynamics. Competitors may challenge the company’s announcements, leading to a fast-paced evolutionary race in the gaming tech market. Future Predictions and Trends Looking ahead, Supermicro’s announcements could set new trends within the gaming industry. Analysts predict a continued emphasis on virtual reality and augmented reality integrations, further expanding the horizons of what is possible with gaming experiences. For more on their potential innovations and industry influence, keep an eye on Supermicro official communications as they reveal the future of gaming technology.
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