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MEDIROM Healthcare Technology‘s Subsidiary, MEDIROM MOTHER Labs, Raises an Aggregate Total of JPY260.3 Million in its Series A Financing RoundThe organizers of the Miss Netherlands beauty pageant have also announced that the pageant will no longer continue on its 35-year path. The change in its focus is part of embracing the modern values that seem to be in line in the country, especially focusing much on mental health and bringing women empowerment through truthful reporting. The decision to axe the long-running beauty show is coming at a point when the Netherlands seeks change in societal values. As organisers explained, “Times have changed, and we are changing with the times.” The new forum, launched by pageant coordinator Monica van Ee is called No Longer of This Time, and it creates a space for women in sharing their stories, a mix of successes and hard times, especially in relating to social media pressures on unrealistic beauty standards that marred traditional pageants. The initiative will look less at the external manifestations and more at the internal ones, providing an empowering alternative to the beauty contest model. “No more crowns, but stories that inspire. No dresses, but dreams that come to life,” the organisers declared, signaling a move away from superficial displays to meaningful narratives. Monica van Ee’s Vision For Change According to Monica van Ee, who has organized the pageant for some time, her vision can be found in a blog she wrote where she thought of the role of the pageant in giving women opportunities. “Perhaps a sash and a crown are no longer of this time, but women who support and help each other—that is timeless for us,” she wrote. Van Ee believes that the value of women supporting one another surpasses any kind of recognition or title in the physical sense. The change, according to her, is more of creating an environment for women where they can easily be themselves, free from the stress that comes along with looking for the standard beauty definition. “A place to show your authentic self and a world where we celebrate real life, free from the pressure to conform to a perfect image,” Van Ee added. Historic Milestone In Pageant’s Legacy The Miss Netherlands pageant has been a fixture in the country’s cultural landscape for over three decades, and its conclusion marks the end of an era. Among the pageant’s most groundbreaking moments is when, in 2023, Rikkie Kolle, a 22-year-old transgender woman, won the prestigious title as the first transgender person to win the pageant. Kolle’s victory was hailed as a historic moment for the transgender community, with many hoping her win would inspire young transgender individuals to embrace their identities proudly. ALSO READ | Newly Appointed Enron CEO Connor Gaydos Hit With Pie In NYC; Video Surfaces

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For those wanting to be a bit more sustainable with their gifting this Christmas, or for those who want or need a bargain buy, then there's three shops in Greater Manchester you need to head to. And they're all at the tip. Ok, ok, they're not called "tips" anymore, they're "household waste and recycling centres". But it will always be known as the tip to me. Now, I think we all know that taking stuff directly from the skips at household waste sites is not allowed. But this is an entirely lawful way of getting some bargain buys that have been left at the tip. For the places I'm talking about are Greater Manchester's Renew Shops - and you can find them at three of the region's household waste sites. These are at Arkwright Street in Oldham , Woodhouse Lane in Altrincham and Boysnope Wharf in Eccles. And these shops really do prove that one man's junk is another's treasure. The shops first opened in 2021 as part of the Recycle For Greater Manchester masterplan to get more of our household waste recycled and reused rather ending up in landfill. I've been to the Altrincham Renew shop before, and last Christmas got a bargain bike there for my nine-year-old son for £35. So this year I thought I'd head to the Oldham Renew shop to see what they have in store. Inside the Renew Shop at Oldham's household waste and recycling centre on Arkwright Street (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News) The one thing to note is that all three shops get new deliveries of recycled items every day, so you can expect a wide variety of different things depending on when you go. And regular customers know the best time to head there is just as the shops open at 9am to snap up the newly-arriving bargains. Oldham's Renew shop is particularly known for its large furnishings offerings - mostly because it has a fairly decent sized car park outside which means vans can come to collect bigger items more easily. On my visit I saw some lovely cabinets, dressing tables. mirrors and chairs at bargain basement prices, but they were not on my particular shopping list. The purpose of my mission was to see if there were any last minute Christmas gifts at the shop - and I was in for a real treat. For among the first things I spotted was a Trunki children's case. I'd been eyeing one of these to buy for my youngest son, as the one we had been using (a Gruffalo Trunki) has broken. They cost up to £50 to buy new online, so imagine my delight when I looked at the price label on this as-good-as-new fire engine Trunki and it was just £5. Next I spotted a big hamper filled with some nearly-new board games from just £1, and I picked out a maths game for my 9-year-old for £3 that had still had its cellophane wrapping on. Lots of toys on sale at the Renew shop (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News) Further into the shop there was a well-stocked toy area with lots of ride-on toys for younger children and activity sets from £4, as well as action figures and robot-type toys from £4 too. A large robotic superhero caught me eye, and when I turned the switch on the back and he was in full walking and talking order I thought that's another gift I can grab, priced at £6. I looked online later and it's a Dynaforce Astrobot, that would cost up to £20 if purchased new so again, I feel like I bagged a bargain. As I walked further to the back of the shop, where the larger furnishings are stored, I could see a range of bikes for kids up to adults, whole golf sets in their bags, drills and electrical equipment and even a large cross trainer like the ones you see at the gym. It was priced at just £20 - and unsurprisingly it had already been slapped with a "Sold" sticker. There was even an incredible vintage Singer sewing machine hidden inside its own wooden table on sale - that too had been swiftly snapped up for just £20 with a sold sticker on it. Lots of bikes on sale at the Renew shop (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News) I'm astonished at some of the stuff that people have taken to the skips, rather than try to sell it on themselves - especially as many items are either nearly new or unopened. The stock for these shops comes entirely from deposits people have made at the tip from across Greater Manchester. The way it works is that everything deemed reusable that is left at the large skips at the Recycle For Greater Manchester household waste sites is taken to a huge recycling centre at Trafford Park. Called the Renew Hub, it is operated by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK as part of the GMCA waste contract. Items there are either safety tested and repaired if it's an electrical or furniture, or simply cleaned up and assessed if it's ok to reuse for things like toys. They are then sent back out to the three Renew shops, or placed online at the Renew store where you can buy as click and collect at the Trafford Park site. There's a dedicated bike station there too where experts assess and repair unwanted bikes to get these back out into the shops for sale too. There's a simply huge array of bikes that are recycled every year through this system - and bosses host regular "pop up" bike sales too across the region. If you're after a last minute bike present then there's another of these pop ups taking place at Heywood Market on Monday between 9am to 4pm. Electrical goods are taken to the shops after being safety tested at the Trafford Park hub (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News) But back at Arkwright Street, I'm not in the market for a bike this year so I plough on with a browse of the furnishings and am tempted by a large decorative star for £5 and a large wooden wine rack for a bargainous £2.50. There's also an array of air fryers, slow cookers and even a Marshall music amp up for grabs. I spot a massive tray of retro Toby jugs that has just arrived at the shop, although they haven't been priced up just yet. Pricing at the shops is set by the shop managers, and Yvonne at the Oldham shop told me she tends to google items to see the price new to then determine a fair price for sale in the shop. It's usually at least half the price of what you'd expect to pay new. She inspects the Toby jugs and says she'll have to check but she reckons they'll be priced at around £3 each. A tray of Toby jugs arrives at the Renew shop in Oldham (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News) Crucially, once the price is set in the Renew Shops, then it's set. There's a sign warning customers of this by the till, and there's a no haggling rule in the stores. It seems fair enough to me given the bargains I've found during my visit. And the money made at the shops all goes to charities back in the Greater Manchester region. A total of £300,000 is donated to charity each year, with £100,000 going to the Greater Manchester Mayor's fund, while £200,000 goes to the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund which is dished out to groups across the region. At this time of year, naturally it's Christmassy stuff that's the big sellers, and Yvonne says there's been a big run on Christmas trees and decorations in the past couple of weeks. Huge tubs of baubles at the Renew shop (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News) She says: "We've got a lot of regulars here, and most mornings there's a queue out of the door because they know there's a delivery every morning. "Anything really new just flies out the door," she adds: "Yesterday I had a load of IKEA Kallax cube shelves in and they just flew out because people knew they were a bargain, they were selling for around £12 - £20." The Oldham site has also got a new addition, just outside the main shop. For it's got the first Renew paint shop - an entire container filled with an array of half-filled or more pots of paint for £3 a time. We go in for a nosy and there's a huge array of tubs, including Dulux and Farrow and Ball paints that would be perfect for New Year redecorating jobs. The new paint shop at the Oldham Renew site (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News) It's the first time the company have been able to recycle paints, as they now have a facility for any pots left at the tip to be inspected and then those that are at least half full sent back out to be recycled and resold in this way. It's estimated some 320,000 items have been able to be recycled through the Renew shops over the past three years, and the hope is to encourage more people to shop sustainably, and to think about how they can recycle unwanted goods in the home. The Renew shops are at Altrincham (Woodhouse Lane) Boysnope Wharf (Liverpool Road, Eccles) and Arkwright Street, Oldham. They are open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm (with a break over lunch from 12.30 - 1pm), although festive hours will vary. The shops take card payments only.Alex Jones’ bankruptcy judge orders new hearing on The Onion’s Infowars bid

Metheny's 25 lead Liberty past UT Arlington 79-56NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes reached more records after tech companies talked up how much artificial intelligence is boosting their results. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% Wednesday to add to what looks to be one of its best years of the millennium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq composite added 1.3% to its own record. Salesforce pulled the market higher after highlighting its artificial-intelligence offering for customers. Marvell Technology jumped even more after saying it’s seeing strong demand from AI. Treasury yields eased, while bitcoin climbed after President-elect Donald Trump nominated a crypto advocate to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are rising toward more records Wednesday after tech companies talked up how much of a boost they're getting from . The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to add to what looks to be one of its best years of the millennium. It’s on track to set an all-time high for the 56th time this year after coming off . The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 252 points, or 0.6%, with an hour remaining in trading, while the Nasdaq composite was adding 1.2% to its own record. Salesforce helped pull the market higher after delivering stronger revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected, though its profit fell just short. CEO Mark Benioff highlighted the company’s artificial-intelligence offering for customers, saying “the rise of autonomous AI agents is revolutionizing global labor, reshaping how industries operate and scale.” The stock of the company, which helps businesses manage their customers, rose 9.3%. Marvell Technology jumped even more after delivering better results than expected, up 23.2%. CEO Matt Murphy said the semiconductor supplier is seeing strong demand from AI and gave a forecast for profit in the upcoming quarter that topped analysts’ expectations. They helped offset a 9.8% drop for Foot Locker, which reported profit and revenue that fell short of analysts’ expectations. CEO Mary Dillon said the company is taking a more cautious view, and it cut its forecasts for sales and profit this year. Dillon pointed to how keen customers are for discounts and how soft demand has been outside of and other key selling periods. overall have offered about how resilient U.S. shoppers can remain. Their spending has been one of the main reasons the that earlier because of high interest rates brought by the Federal Reserve to crush inflation. But shoppers are now contending with still-high prices and . This week’s highlight for Wall Street will be Friday’s jobs report from the U.S. government, which will show how many people employers hired and fired last month. A narrower report released on Wednesday morning may have offered a preview of it. The report from ADP suggested employers in the private sector increased their payrolls by less last month than economists expected. Hiring in manufacturing was the weakest since the spring, according to Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP. The report strengthened traders’ expectations that the Fed will cut its main interest rate again when it meets in two weeks. The Fed began from a two-decade high in September, hoping to offer more support for the job market. The central bank had appeared set to continue cutting rates into next year, but the election of Donald Trump has scrambled Wall Street’s expectations somewhat. Trump’s preference for and could lead to higher economic growth and , which could alter the . Fed Chair that the central bank can afford to cut its benchmark rate cautiously because inflation has slowed significantly from its peak two years ago and the economy remains sturdy. A separate report on Wednesday said health care, finance and other businesses in the U.S. services sector are continuing to grow, but not by as much as before and not by as much as economists expected. One respondent from the construction industry told the survey from the Institute for Supply Management that the Fed’s rate cuts have not pulled down as much as hoped yet. Plus “the unknown effect of tariffs clouds the future.” In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.18% from 4.23% late Tuesday. On Wall Street, Campbell’s fell 6% for one of the S&P 500’s sharper losses despite increasing its dividend and reporting a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. Its revenue fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, and the National Football League’s as its team president. Campbell’s said Mick Beekhuizen, its president of meals and beverages, will become its 15th CEO following Clouse’s departure. Gains for airline stocks helped offset that drop after JetBlue Airways said it saw stronger bookings for travel in November and December following the presidential election. It said it’s also benefiting from lower fuel prices, as well as lower costs due to improved on-time performance. JetBlue jumped 8.3%, while Southwest Airlines climbed 2.8%. In stock markets abroad, South Korea’s Kospi sank 1.4% following a night full of drama in Seoul. President Yoon Suk Yeol was facing after he suddenly on Tuesday night, prompting troops to surround the parliament. Yoon accused pro-North Korean forces of plotting to overthrow one of the world’s most vibrant democracies. The martial law declaration was revoked about six hours later. Samsung Electronics fell 0.9% in Seoul. The country’s financial regulator said it was prepared to deploy 10 trillion won ($7.07 billion) into a stock market stabilization fund at any time, the Yonhap news agency reported. In , bitcoin climbed back above $97,000 after Trump said he would , a cryptocurrency advocate, to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission. ___ AP Writers Matt Ott and Zimo Zhong contributed. Stan Choe, The Associated Press

( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Clinical Communication And Collaboration Global market Report 2024 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 The Business Research Company's Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports-for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 13, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- The Business Research Company's Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports-limited time only! Is Rise in Telemedicine and Remote Care Services Driving the Growth of the Clinical Communication And Collaboration Market? The clinical communication and collaboration market size has seen swift expansion in recent years. It is projected to grow from $2.56 billion in 2023 to $3.04 billion in 2024, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate CAGR of 19.0%. 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At the start of the study, 8,225 adults had no mobility difficulty and did not use mobility assistive products (MAPs). Some 2,480 were deemed to have “unmet need” and 1,375 were using mobility aids. During the follow-up period, there were 2,313 “transitions” where people went from having no mobility issues to needing some help with getting around. And 1,274 people started to use mobility aids. Compared with men, women were 49% more likely to transition from not needing mobility aids to needing to use them, according to the study which has been published in The Lancet Public Health. But were 21% less likely to go on to use mobility aids when they needed them. The authors said their study showed “barriers to access” for women. For both men and women, with every year that passed during the study period the need for mobility aids increased. People who were older, less educated, less wealthy or reported being disabled were more likely to “transition from no need to unmet need, and from unmet need to use”, the authors said, with this indicating a “higher prevalence of mobility limitations and MAP need overall among these groups”. They added: “Finally, marital or partnership status was not associated with transitioning to unmet need; however, single people were more likely to transition from unmet need to use compared with married or partnered people.” Jamie Danemayer, first author of the study from UCL Computer Science and UCL’s Global Disability Innovation Hub, said: “Our analysis suggests that there is a clear gender gap in access to mobility aids. “Though our data didn’t ascertain the reason why participants weren’t using mobility aids, other research tells us that women are often more likely than men to face obstacles such as cost barriers as a result of well-documented income disparities between genders. “Many mobility aids are designed for men rather than women, which we think may be a factor. “Using mobility aids can also make a disability visible, which can impact the safety and stigma experienced by women, in particular. “There’s a critical need for further research to identify and break down the barriers preventing women from accessing mobility aids that would improve their quality of life.” Professor Cathy Holloway, also from UCL, added: “Not having access to mobility aids when a person needs one can have a big impact on their independence, well-being and quality of life. “Our analysis suggests that women, in particular, regardless of other factors such as education and employment status, are not getting the support that they need.” Professor Shereen Hussein, senior author of the study and lead of the social care group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said: “The research provides compelling evidence of gender disparities in accessing assistive technology, suggesting that cost, design bias, and social stigma are likely to disproportionally affect women. “This underscores the need for inclusive, gender-sensitive approaches in the design, production and inclusivity of assistive technologies.”

A Sooke, B.C., carpenter who turned $88,000 into $415 million investing in Tesla stocks, only to lose it all in short order, has filed a lawsuit against the Royal Bank of Canada and an accounting firm. Christopher DeVocht claims that RBC Dominion Securities Inc., RBC Wealth Management Financial Services Inc., and Grant Thornton LLP breached contracts, were negligent in their duties and gave "inadequate advice" that led to him going completely bust. None of DeVocht's allegations have been proven in court. According to the claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court, DeVocht was a small, part-time investor with a portfolio of mainly Tesla Inc. stocks and derivatives that was worth $88,000 at 2019 year-end. "As the value of Tesla stock grew rapidly during that period, Mr. DeVocht continued investing all of his money and the investment gains in put and call options for Tesla stock," says the claim. "By the end of February 2020, the indicated value of his securities portfolio was approximately $5.5 million CAD. By the end of June 2020, when he was 30 years old, the indicated value ... was approximately $26 million CAD, and rising rapidly." Tesla's Q1 net income down 55% year over year The claim goes on to say that DeVocht wanted to move out of his rental apartment and buy a residence. He contacted a representative at RBC Private Banking about obtaining a loan against the equity in his RBC trading account and was introduced to an RBC financial management adviser. He then entered an agreement with RBC for financial planning advice. At this point, his portfolio was valued at almost $50 million. The claim says RBC advisers failed to understand and support DeVocht's evolving wishes to "essentially retire" by liquidating his Tesla options and moving the wealth into secure investments that would generate passive income. Tesla stock on pace for worst year ever According to the claim, DeVocht was provided with an RBC margin account which allowed him to easily borrow money to make trades. He was also introduced to a tax adviser at Grant Thornton LLP. By April 2021, DeVocht's net worth had grown to $186 million, according to the claim. By November of the same year, his securities portfolios were worth $415 million. The claim says DeVocht was twice advised to donate to the RBC Charitable Gift Fund in order to obtain charitable tax credits, giving approximately $8.5 million in December 2020 and then another $17 million one year later. DeVocht claims that poor financial advice from RBC led him to lose hundreds of millions of dollars. (David Horemans/CBC) By October 2022, Tesla shares were in sharp decline, and DeVocht's investment holding company was forced to sell shares to repay loans from his RBC margin account. "In time, the plaintiffs' security holdings were worth nothing," states the claim. "But for the defendants' inadequate advice ... the plaintiffs would have preserved a substantial portion of their wealth and implemented financial planning that would not have resulted in the loss of their entire net worth." None of the defendants have filed a response. An RBC spokesperson said in a statement that the bank could not comment as the lawsuit is currently before the courts. A Grant Thornton LLP spokesperson said in an email that they generally do not comment on matters before the court, and said that to their knowledge, the company had not yet been served with DeVocht's lawsuit.

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 5:42 p.m. ESTNEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The language training market in india size is estimated to grow by USD 7.55 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14.37% during the forecast period. Growing emphasis on continuous professional development is driving market growth, with a trend towards integration of technology in learning and training, such as e-learning platforms, virtual reality (VR), and simulations. However, high cost of accessing quality training programs, educational resources, and technology infrastructure poses a challenge. Key market players include Alliance Francaise Paris ile de France , Babbel GmbH, Berlitz Corp., British Council, Cambridge Institute, Cosmolingua, EF Education First Ltd., Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH and Co. KG, Goethe-Institut, Henry Harvin Education Inc., IFLAC, INaWORD, inlingua International Ltd., Institute of Universal Languages and Education, ITESKUL, IXL Learning Inc., Language Services Bureau, LetsTalk Academy of English and Foreign Languages, Nile, Pearson Plc, ReSOLT EdTech LLP, and Winsome Translators Pvt. Ltd., Alliance Francaise Paris ile de France , Winsome Translators Pvt. Ltd., Apex Language Academy, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chandigarh Language Academy, Diploma in Foreign Languages, English and Foreign Languages University, Foreign Language Learning Pvt. Ltd., Language Training Institute, and India International Language Academy AI-Powered Market Evolution Insights. Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Forecast period 2024-2028 Base Year 2023 Historic Data 2018 - 2022 Segment Covered End-user (Institutional learners and Individual learners), Learning Method (Classroom-based, Online, and Blended), Language (English, French, German, Spanish, and Others), Business Model ( B2B, B2C, and B2G), and Geography (APAC) Region Covered India Key companies profiled Alliance Francaise Paris ile de France, Babbel GmbH, Berlitz Corp., British Council, Cambridge Institute, Cosmolingua, EF Education First Ltd., Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH and Co. KG, Goethe-Institut, Henry Harvin Education Inc., IFLAC, INaWORD, inlingua International Ltd., Institute of Universal Languages and Education, ITESKUL, IXL Learning Inc., Language Services Bureau, LetsTalk Academy of English and Foreign Languages, Nile, Pearson Plc, ReSOLT EdTech LLP, and Winsome Translators Pvt. Ltd, Alliance Francaise Paris ile de France , Winsome Translators Pvt. Ltd., Apex Language Academy, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chandigarh Language Academy, Diploma in Foreign Languages, English and Foreign Languages University, Foreign Language Learning Pvt. Ltd., Global Language Training Institute, and India International Language Academy Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The language training market in India has experienced significant growth due to advanced technology integration. E-learning platforms like Babbel offer personalized learning paths and multimedia content. VR technology provides language practice experiences. Simulations offer practical learning scenarios for real-life language use. Institutions use digital language resources and language lab systems for comprehensive learning. These factors increase demand for language training, driving market growth. The Language Training Market in India is experiencing significant growth, with a growth in demand for proficiency in various languages. Skills like Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Japanese are in high demand. Companies are looking for employees with multilingual skills to cater to their global clientele. E-learning platforms are playing a crucial role in making language training more accessible and affordable. Chatbots and virtual assistants are also being used to enhance the learning experience. The use of technology is transforming the way language training is delivered in India . The trend is towards more interactive and personalized learning methods. The future looks bright for the language training industry in India. Insights on how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and market growth- Request Sample! Market Challenges Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report Segment Overview This language training market in India report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Institutional learners- The language training market in India serves a substantial group of learners in academic institutions, vocational centers, and corporations. These learners aim to boost their language abilities for academic, professional, and personal reasons. In academia, universities like JNU and EFLU provide specialized language courses for students and educators. Vocational training centers, such as NITHM, offer language programs for those entering industries like tourism and international trade. Corporate initiatives, including Wipro, Infosys, and Deloitte, provide language training for professional growth and intercultural communication. Digital language learning platforms, like Coursera for Campus and Rosetta Stone for Enterprise, cater to the unique needs of academic institutions, vocational centers, and corporations. These factors are driving the demand for language training among institutional learners in India . Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2018 - 2022) Research Analysis The Language Training Market in India is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for multilingual talent in multinational firms. Specialized courses in E-learning platforms are becoming increasingly popular, offering flexibility and affordability. Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration, through speech recognition and chatbot assistance, is revolutionizing language education. Qualified language instructors provide in-person tutoring to address linguistic gaps. Flexible pricing models cater to various budgets. AI-powered social robots are also being used to enhance language learning experiences. Language start-ups are emerging, offering innovative solutions in digital tutoring for English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Korean. Market Research Overview The Language Training Market in India is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing globalization and the rising demand for multilingual workforce. The market caters to various sectors such as BPOs, KPOs, IT, and education. English language training holds the largest market share, followed by other languages like French, German, Spanish, and Chinese. The market is driven by factors such as increasing foreign investments, growing tourism industry, and the need for effective communication in international business. The Indian government and several educational institutions are also promoting language training through various initiatives. The market is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/language-training-market-in-india-size-is-set-to-grow-by-usd-7-55-billion-from-2024-2028--growing-emphasis-on-continuous-professional-development-to-boost-the-revenue--technavio-302315110.html SOURCE Technavio

HICKSVILLE, N.Y. , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagstar Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FLG) ( the "Company"), today announced the appointment of Lee Smith as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective December 27, 2024 . The appointment follows the decision of current CFO Craig Gifford to step down to reengage in personal endeavors outside of the banking industry. Gifford will remain with the Bank through March 31, 2025 , and work closely with Smith during the transition period, ensuring a seamless hand-over and continued support for the Bank's ongoing initiatives. "For more than a decade, Lee has been an instrumental member of Flagstar's executive team. He is a proven leader with a strong track record, has the requisite experience and expertise, and possesses deep knowledge of the Company. The Board of Directors and I have full faith and confidence in Lee to continue to help guide the Company in this financial leadership position," said Joseph M. Otting , Chairman, President, and CEO. Smith joined legacy Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. in 2013 as Chief Operating Officer and his transition to CFO comes after serving on Flagstar's executive management team for more than a decade, most recently as President of Mortgage. He has an extensive background in accounting, finance, mortgage, private equity, and operations, spanning more than 25 years. His experience in managing large-scale transactions, optimizing financials and operations, and working with regulators demonstrates a strong ability to drive financial performance, ensure compliance, and lead financial operations. Additionally, his leadership in M&A deals, capital markets, and financial management positions him well to oversee financial strategies, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency at a senior financial level. His prior roles include Partner at Matlin Patterson Global Advisers LLC, a private investment firm. He is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) since 1998 and has a BSc in Economics and Accountancy from Loughborough University in England . Otting added, "I want to express our sincere appreciation to Craig for his impactful contributions over the past year. His leadership during this time has been invaluable, and we wish him all the best. As all of our stakeholders know, we have been working relentlessly to elevate Flagstar to new heights. I also recognize the personal sacrifices and time commitment required away from our personal lives for this journey. Given the substantial progress we've made as a Company, I am comfortable that this is a good time for this transition, and I am confident the momentum we've gained will only strengthen as we move forward." About Flagstar Financial, Inc. Flagstar Financial, Inc. is the parent company of Flagstar Bank, N.A., one of the largest regional banks in the country. The Company is headquartered in Hicksville, New York . At September 30, 2024, the Company had $114.4 billion of assets, $73.0 billion of loans, deposits of $83 .0 billion, and total stockholders' equity of $8 .6 billion. Flagstar Bank, N.A. operates over 400 branches, including a significant presence in the Northeast and Midwest and locations in high growth markets in the Southeast and West Coast. In addition, the Bank has approximately 80 private banking teams located in over 10 cities in the metropolitan New York City region and on the West Coast, which serve the needs of high-net worth individuals and their businesses. Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This release may include forward‐looking statements by the Company and our authorized officers pertaining to such matters as our goals, beliefs, intentions, and expectations regarding (a) revenues, earnings, loan production, asset quality, liquidity position, capital levels, risk analysis, divestitures, acquisitions, and other material transactions, among other matters; (b) the future costs and benefits of the actions we may take; (c) our assessments of credit risk and probable losses on loans and associated allowances and reserves; (d) our assessments of interest rate and other market risks; (e) our ability to execute on our strategic plan, including the sufficiency of our internal resources, procedures and systems; (f) our ability to attract, incentivize, and retain key personnel and the roles of key personnel; (g) our ability to achieve our financial and other strategic goals, including those related to our merger with Flagstar Bancorp, Inc., which was completed on December 1, 2022, our acquisition of substantial portions of the former Signature Bank through an FDIC-assisted transaction, and our ability to fully and timely implement the risk management programs institutions greater than $100 billion in assets must maintain; (h) the effect on our capital ratios of the approval of certain proposals approved by our shareholders during our 2024 annual meeting of shareholders; (i) the conversion or exchange of shares of the Company's preferred stock; (j) the payment of dividends on shares of the Company's capital stock, including adjustments to the amount of dividends payable on shares of the Company's preferred stock; (k) the availability of equity and dilution of existing equity holders associated with amendments to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan; (l) the effects of the reverse stock split; and (m) transactions relating to the sale of our mortgage business and mortgage warehouse business. Forward‐looking statements are typically identified by such words as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "outlook," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "should," "confident," and other similar words and expressions, and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which change over time. Additionally, forward‐looking statements speak only as of the date they are made; the Company does not assume any duty, and does not undertake, to update our forward‐looking statements. Furthermore, because forward‐looking statements are subject to assumptions and uncertainties, actual results or future events could differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in our statements, and our future performance could differ materially from our historical results. Our forward‐looking statements are subject to, among others, the following principal risks and uncertainties: general economic conditions and trends, either nationally or locally; conditions in the securities, credit and financial markets; changes in interest rates; changes in deposit flows, and in the demand for deposit, loan, and investment products and other financial services; changes in real estate values; changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios, including associated allowances and reserves; changes in future allowance for credit losses, including changes required under relevant accounting and regulatory requirements; the ability to pay future dividends; changes in our capital management and balance sheet strategies and our ability to successfully implement such strategies; recent turnover in our Board of Directors and our executive management team; changes in our strategic plan, including changes in our internal resources, procedures and systems, and our ability to successfully implement such plan; changes in competitive pressures among financial institutions or from non‐financial institutions; changes in legislation, regulations, and policies; the imposition of restrictions on our operations by bank regulators; the outcome of pending or threatened litigation, or of investigations or any other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future; the success of our blockchain and fintech activities, investments and strategic partnerships; the restructuring of our mortgage business; our ability to recognize anticipated expense reductions and enhanced efficiencies with respect to our recently announced strategic workforce reduction; the impact of failures or disruptions in or breaches of the Company's operational or security systems, data or infrastructure, or those of third parties, including as a result of cyberattacks or campaigns; the impact of natural disasters, extreme weather events, military conflict (including the Russia / Ukraine conflict, the conflict in Israel and surrounding areas, the possible expansion of such conflicts and potential geopolitical consequences), terrorism or other geopolitical events; and a variety of other matters which, by their nature, are subject to significant uncertainties and/or are beyond our control. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to the following principal risks and uncertainties with respect to our merger with Flagstar Bancorp, which was completed on December 1, 2022 , and our acquisition of substantial portions of the former Signature Bank through an FDIC-assisted transaction: the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transactions will not be realized when expected or at all; the possibility of increased legal and compliance costs, including with respect to any litigation or regulatory actions related to the business practices of acquired companies or the combined business; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; the possibility that the Company may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in or as a result of the transactions within the expected timeframes or at all; and revenues following the transactions may be lower than expected. Additionally, there can be no assurance that the Community Benefits Agreement entered into with NCRC, which was contingent upon the closing of the Company's merger with Flagstar Bancorp, Inc., will achieve the results or outcome originally expected or anticipated by us as a result of changes to our business strategy, performance of the U.S. economy, or changes to the laws and regulations affecting us, our customers, communities we serve, and the U.S. economy (including, but not limited to, tax laws and regulations). More information regarding some of these factors is provided in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10 ‐ K/A for the year ended December 31, 2023, Quarterly Report on Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 , June 30, 2024 , and September 30, 2024 , and in other SEC reports we file. Our forward ‐ looking statements may also be subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those we may discuss in this news release, on our conference call, during investor presentations, or in our SEC filings, which are accessible on our website and at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov . Investor Contact: Salvatore J. DiMartino (516) 683-4286 Media Contact: Steven Bodakowski (248) 312-5872 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/flagstar-financial-inc-names-lee-smith-as-chief-financial-officer-302331680.html SOURCE Flagstar Financial, Inc.WASHINGTON — IRS leadership on Thursday announced that the agency has recovered $4.7 billion in back taxes and proceeds from a variety of crimes since the nation’s tax collector received a massive glut of funding through Democrats’ flagship tax, climate and health law in 2022. GOP Plans to Rescind IRS Funding The announcement comes under the backdrop of a promised reckoning from Republicans who will hold a majority over both chambers of the next Congress and have long called for rescinding the tens of billions of dollars in funding provided to the agency by Democrats. IRS leadership, meanwhile, is hoping to justify saving the funding the agency already has. On a call with reporters to preview the announcement, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said improvements made to the agency during his term will help the incoming administration and new Republican majority congress achieve its goals of administering an extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Republicans plan to renew some $4 trillion in expiring GOP tax cuts, a signature domestic achievement of Trump’s first term and an issue that may define his return to the White House. Related Story: IRS Confident in Delivering on New Tax Laws “We know there are serious discussions about a major tax bill coming out of the next Congress,” Werfel said, “and with the improvements we’ve made since I’ve been here, I’m quite confident the IRS will be well positioned to deliver on whatever new tax law that Congress passes.” Tax collections announced Thursday include $1.3 billion from high-income taxpayers who did not pay overdue tax debts, $2.9 billion related to IRS Criminal Investigation work into crimes like drug trafficking and terrorist financing, and $475 million in proceeds from criminal and civil cases that came from to whistleblower information. The IRS also announced Thursday that it has collected $292 million from more than 28,000 high-income non-filers who have not filed taxes since 2017, an increase of $120 million since September. Related Story: Future of IRS Funding Uncertain Despite its gains, the future of the agency’s funding is in limbo. The IRS originally received an $80 billion infusion of funds under the Inflation Reduction Act though the 2023 debt ceiling and budget-cuts deal between Republicans and the White House resulted in $1.4 billion rescinded from the agency and a separate agreement to take $20 billion from the IRS over the next two years and divert those funds to other nondefense programs. In November, U.S. Treasury officials called on Congress to unlock $20 billion in IRS enforcement money that is tied up in legislative language that has effectively rendered the money frozen. The $20 billion in question is separate from another $20 billion rescinded from the agency last year. However, the legislative mechanism keeping the government afloat inadvertently duplicated the one-time cut. Treasury officials warn of dire consequences if the funding is effectively rescinded through inaction. Related Story: Trump last week announced plans to nominate former Missouri congressman Billy Long, who worked as an auctioneer before serving six terms in the House of Representatives, to serve as the next commissioner of the IRS. Democrats like Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have called Long’s nomination “a bizarre choice” since Long “jumped into the scam-plagued industry involving the Employee Retention Tax Credit.” Trump said on his social media site that “Taxpayers and the wonderful employees of the IRS will love having Billy at the helm.” Werfel’s term is set to end in 2027, and he has not indicated whether he plans to step down from his role before Trump’s inauguration. Trump is permitted to fire Werfel under the law.

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Gary O’Neil accepts criticism from Wolves fans after heavy defeat at EvertonStock market today: Tech stocks and AI pull Wall Street to more recordsAfter the hawkish stance of the US Federal Reserve last week, investors on Wall Street in the holiday-shortened week ahead will face a largely uneventful economic calendar. On Wednesday, markets will remain shut due to Christmas holiday, while Tuesday will see a truncated trading session. As the year 2024 is nearing its end, investors will be hoping for Santa Claus rally. This phenomenon occurs when stocks rise on the last five trading sessions of December and the first two trading sessions of January. The US Federal Reserve reduced its interest rates by 25 basis points, but its forward guidance for 2025 softened. The threat of higher inflation was one of the reasons Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave last week when the central bank hinted it may deliver fewer rate cuts in 2025 than it earlier expected. Economic calendar On December 23 (Monday), a report on consumer confidence for December will be released. On December 24 (Tuesday), separate reports on durable goods orders for November and new home sales November will be released. On December 26 (Thursday), data on initial jobless claims for week ended December 21 will be released. On December 27 (Friday), separate reports on advanced US trade balance in goods for November and advanced retail inventories for November will be released. Markets last week US stock indices surged on Friday on better than expected inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 498.82 points, or 1.18 per cent, to 42,841.06, the S&P 500 gained 63.82 points, or 1.09 per cent, to 5,930.90 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 199.83 points, or 1.03 per cent, to 19,572.60. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 1.99 per cent, the Nasdaq declined 1.78 per cent, and the Dow dropped 2.25 per cent. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.52 per cent from 4.57 per cent. Crude oil posted a weekly loss as investors weighed the Fed’s slower approach to cutting rates and President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on EU countries unless they buy more US oil and gas. Brent futures settled little changed near $73 a barrel to cement a 2.1 per cent drop for the week. West Texas Intermediate held steady above $69 a barrel, with the February contract down 1.9 per cent.

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