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Craft, Suter score 18 as Miami (OH) knocks off Siena 70-58The Kansas City Chiefs are laying down the law with three strict rules that affect Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift . Over the 12 months, Kelce’s profile has skyrocketed to meteoric levels amid his relationship with pop star Swift as well as his popular ‘New Heights’ podcast with brother - and Philadelphia Eagles legend - Jason . The 35-year-old even appeared on stage during Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ concert at Wembley Stadium during the offseason, to the acclaim of her legion of fans. Kelce and Swift went public with their whirlwind relationship back in September 2023, when she attended the win over the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead. She supported him throughout the season, all the way to the Chiefs hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for the second successive year after their Super Bowl LVIII triumph. Dallas Cowboys to miss 5 stars with combined $100M earnings against Washington Commanders Shedeur Sanders drops huge hint at NFL future after Daniel Jones release from Giants The duo represent one of the most high-profile couples in the world, and Swift’s pregame entrances always draw eyes. However, both Kelce and Swift are not exempt for the rules the Chiefs have implemented leading up to gameday. Chiefs receiver Mecole Hardman’s fiancee Chariah Gordon recently told People.com that there are eight rules the team has for all of its players to follow, but there are three in particular that apply to relationships. This affects Kelce and Swift . Rule one is an 11 p.m. curfew for all players the night before - with no exceptions. The NFL CBA states that players can be disciplined by teams for curfew violations, which fall under “conduct detrimental to the team.” Follow us on X for the best and latest in sports news The second rule is that all significant others, including wives, must stay in separate rooms the night before games. While they are allowed to stay in the same hotel, players have to sleep solo and the Chiefs are particularly strict about making sure this rule is adhered to. The third and final rule is that all players must get directly onto the team plane after road games with no significant others allowed to tag along. This is to maximize team chemistry, with safety Bryan Cook’s wife Jayla Thornton-Cook telling People: “You're more than welcome to go to a game and you can see them after, and then they're getting right back on the flight and they're coming right back home that night.” Swift has only attended home games in the 2024 season, so the last rule is not an issue for the pop icon. She only attends contests at Arrowhead over security concerns on the road given several issues with her “Eras Tour” shows in Austria and Germany over the summer. The 9-1 Chiefs are on the road against the 3-7 Carolina Panthers in their next game on Sunday, Nov. 24. Want to watch more live sports? Peacock has your favorite sports, shows, and more all in one place. Peacock offers plans starting at $7.99 so you can stream live sports like NFL, Premier League, and Big Ten Football.None
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The Associated Press One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said in a statement that its decision to backpedal resulted from “significant widespread misinformation” about the policy. “To be clear, it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services,” the statement said. “The proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines.” Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield would have used “physician work time values,” which is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the metric for anesthesia limits; maternity patients and patients under the age of 22 were exempt. But Dr. Jonathan Gal, economics committee chair of the American Society for Anesthesiologists, said it’s unclear how CMS derives those values. In mid-November, the American Society for Anesthesiologists called on Anthem to “reverse the proposal immediately,” saying in a news release that the policy would have taken effect in February in New York, Connecticut and Missouri. It’s not clear how many states in total would have been affected, as notices also were posted in Virginia and Colorado . People across the country registered their concerns and complaints on social media, and encouraged people in affected states to call their legislators. Some people noted that the policy could prevent patients from getting overcharged. Gal said the policy change would have been unprecedented, ignored the “nuanced, unpredictable human element” of surgery and was a clear “money grab.” “It’s incomprehensible how a health insurance company could so blatantly continue to prioritize their profits over safe patient care,” he said. “If Anthem is, in fact, rescinding the policy, we’re delighted that they came to their senses.” Prior to Anthem’s announcement Thursday, Connecticut comptroller Sean Scanlon said the “concerning” policy wouldn’t affect the state after conversations with the insurance company. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an emailed statement Thursday that her office had also successfully intervened. The insurance giant’s policy change came one day after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare , another major insurance company, was shot and killed in New York City.Portage Biotech Reports Results for Fiscal Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
Why This Defensive AI Stock Will Be a Big WinnerA Delaware judge has once again rejected Elon Musk 's record-breaking compensation package at Tesla. This means that Tesla CEO Musk is prevented from accessing a pay package whose potential value has soared along with Tesla's stock price. "As of Monday, the pay package was worth $101.4 billion, according to Equilar, a compensation consulting firm," as per Reuters. The decision could impact the wealth of the world's richest man. But yes, it will not impact his ranking as the world's richest man, thanks to Tesla’s stock soaring as investors bet on the billionaire’s close relationship with Trump. Musk’s wealth hit an all-time high in November — surpassing the previous record of $340.4 billion set in November 2021 — after a Tesla stock rally following Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election. This isn't the first time that the court has cast doubt on the legitimacy of the compensation package. In January too, Judge Kathaleen St. J. McCormick initially rejected it as excessive, and even after shareholders voted to approve it, she reaffirmed her original decision. McCormick then voided the pay package saying that the deal was unfair to shareholders and that most of the board members were beholden to Musk or had compromising conflicts. In fact, Musk moved his companies out of Delaware for incorporation purposes post McCormick’s January ruling. What judge said in latest ruling while rejecting Elon Musk's $101bn pay package Judge McCormick ruled that Tesla's board was improperly influenced by Musk when they approved the massive pay plan in 2018. Her decision was laid out in a 103-page opinion piece in which she wrote that the attempt by Tesla’s legal team — which Musk has called “hardcore” — to change her mind contained multiple flaws, each of which were fatal on their own. “The large and talented group of defense firms got creative with the ratification argument, but their unprecedented theories go against multiple strains of settled law,” McCormick wrote. “There were undoubtedly a range of healthy amounts that the board could have decided to pay Musk,” said McCormick. “Instead, the board capitulated to Musk’s terms,” she added. In her ruling, she pushed back on the idea that a “stockholder vote can be deployed to reverse any form of judicial ruling, whatever the ruling, no matter how final,” adding that Tesla’s board and its co-founder had no grounds “for flipping the outcome of an adverse post-trial decision based on evidence they created after trial.” McCormick also awarded $345 million to Tornetta’s lawyers. While that amount was far less than the attorneys’ request to be compensated with 29 million Tesla shares — more than $10 billion at the company’s current share price — it’s still among the largest lawyer paydays in US shareholder litigation. “We hope that the Chancellor’s well-reasoned decision will end this matter for the shareholders of Tesla,” said lawyers at the firm of Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann who led the litigation on behalf of Tornetta. Tesla to appeal court order Shortly after the court's ruling, the Tesla board said that it will appeal the decision with the Delaware Supreme Court. This process could take months. Reacting to the decision on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Musk posted “absolute corruption.” Musk wrote in another X post: "Shareholders should control company votes, not judges." He had previously said he needed a bigger stake in Tesla to maintain control of the electric-car maker and expand further into artificial intelligence. What is Elon Musk's compensation structure Elon Musk's 2018 pay package was based on the idea that he would get all the options only if Tesla’s stock price soared and its sales and earnings grew strongly. His compensation package created 12 tranches of options - each equivalent at the time to 1% of Tesla's outstanding shares - potentially giving him a 12% stake in the automaker. Musk would receive no salary. Under the 10-year deal, Musk was eligible to win an options tranche every time Tesla hit a series of up to 12 targets. Those targets were tied to increases in Tesla's market capitalization in $50 billion increments, and to aggressive hurdles for revenue and EBITDA growth. Musk went on to hit all 12 targets when few had expected him to, given the various struggles of Tesla at that time. He still owns the options.
Taylor Swift , Kate Beckinsale and more of Hollywood’s biggest stars have one serious obsession with their furry feline friends. The “Lover” singer has never been shy about her love for pets Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson , named for some of her favorite fictional characters. The Nashville native adopted her third cat, Benjamin Button, on the set of a music video in 2019 . While speaking with TIME in April 2019, the Grammy winner admitted that the “most influential factor” in her life is her cuddly kittens. “I have cats. I’m obsessed with them,” she said at the time. “They’re just a real joy to live with.” Despite their past “Bad Blood,” Swift’s obsession with kittens is one thing she has in common with fellow cat lover Katy Perry . The “I Kissed a Girl” singer confirmed in April 2022 that her darling pet Kitty Purry had passed away . You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News “Kitty Purry crawled through my then-boyfriend’s window 15 years ago, fully pregnant and seeking shelter,” Perry wrote via Instagram at the time. “Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way.” Scroll down to see more celebs who go crazy for their kittens: Credit: Courtesy of Lupita Nyong'o/Instagram Celebrities Who Are Obsessed With Their Cats: Taylor Swift, Kate Beckinsale and More Taylor Swift , Kate Beckinsale and more of Hollywood's biggest stars have one serious obsession with their furry feline friends.The “Lover” singer has never been shy about her love for pets Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson , named for some of her favorite fictional characters. The Nashville native adopted her third cat, Benjamin Button, on the set of a music video in 2019 .While speaking with TIME in April 2019, the Grammy winner admitted that the "most influential factor" in her life is her cuddly kittens. "I have cats. I'm obsessed with them," she said at the time. "They're just a real joy to live with.”Despite their past "Bad Blood," Swift's obsession with kittens is one thing she has in common with fellow cat lover Katy Perry . The "I Kissed a Girl" singer confirmed in April 2022 that her darling pet Kitty Purry had passed away ."Kitty Purry crawled through my then-boyfriend’s window 15 years ago, fully pregnant and seeking shelter," Perry wrote via Instagram at the time. "Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way.”Scroll down to see more celebs who go crazy for their kittens: Credit: Courtesy of Lupita Nyong'o/Instagram Lupita Nyong'o As 2024 came to a close, Nyong’o shared her “year in review” of becoming a full-fledged cat mom to her orange feline companion, Yoyo, who she adopted from Best Friends Adoption Center in 2023. The Black Panther actress shared a sweet video via Instagram in December 2024 featuring a slideshow of images and clips of her and Yoyo living it up together. Among the snaps included a professional photoshoot for Glamour as well as personal photos of the actress and her fur baby. “YOYO’S YEAR IN REVIEW 😹,” Nyong’o captioned her video. “Looking back at my first full year as a full-on Cat Mom. Please join me in giving it up for the best cat a girl could have on this final #Caturday of 2024 😻 I adore you, little guy!! 🐈.” She went on to note all of YoYo’s adventures in 2024, which included traveling to New York City where he “luxuriated in his hotel room.” Per his mom, YoYo also “spent alone time in cozy hiding places,” “took a hike and was so LA,” “made his @glamourmag debut,” “partied for his birthday,” “survived the #quietplacechallenge,” and “kindly declined going out with me and stayed home with zero FOMO.” Credit: Courtesy of Danielle Ruhl/Instagram Danielle Ruhl “I guess I am officially a crazy cat lady now. Find someone who looks @ u the way Whiz does,” the Love Is Blind season 2 alum captioned an October 2022 Instagram snap with her feline companion. Credit: Courtesy of Hilaria Baldwin/Instagram Hilaria Baldwin “Meet Camila Valenciana Azul. Kids named her obvs 🤣,” the yoga instructor — who is married to actor Alec Baldwin — wrote via Instagram in June 2022, sharing footage with her new feline companion. “We love her so...and the bigger kittens are getting there. She’s a charcoal bengal and siblings with our other two...Emilio is a brown, Cayetana is a snow...got pretty much the whole bengal rainbow now😹. I’m truly a cat lady🐱🐱🐱.” Credit: Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram; Matt Baron/Shutterstock (Inset) Britney Spears “Introducing Wendy 🐈 !!! It’s MEOW time boys and girls 😬 And yes, this is the veil to my wedding dress 👰🏼♀️,” Spears gushed via Instagram in May 2022. Credit: Courtesy of Dove Cameron/Instagram Dove Cameron The Disney Channel alum cuddled up to a black feline in a March 2022 Instagram Story video. Credit: YouTube Machine Gun Kelly The “Bloody Valentine” performer, who shares a Bengal cat with fiancée Megan Fox, was surrounded by felines in his “Makeup Sex” music video, which dropped in March 2022. Credit: Courtesy of Khloe Kardashian/Instagram (2); Shutterstock (Inset) Khloe Kardashian The Strong Looks Better Naked author cooed over her cat Grey Kitty via Instagram Story in January 2022. In her post, she noted that the kitten is “now besties” with her pet fish, Nemo. Credit: Courtesy of Jennifer Lopez/Instagram; Stewart Cook/Shutterstock (Inset) Jennifer Lopez “Introducing ... #Hendrix!!!! 🐈⬛ 🎄,” the Hustlers actress captioned an Instagram video of her new pet lounging beside her holiday decorations in December 2021. Credit: Courtesy of Mark Ruffalo/Instagram Mark Ruffalo On National Cat Day, the Avengers star showed his appreciation for his felines with a gallery of photos. “Cats for days, all ways,” he captioned the purr-fect snapshots he shared in October 2021. Credit: Courtesy of Elisabeth Moss/Instagram Elisabeth Moss "Watch Ethel and I on @fallontonight to see me catch up with my friend the always funny and so lovely @jimmyfallon!! and see an exclusive clip from the first episode I directed for the new season of The Handmaids Tale 😻," the actress captioned a photo of her and her furry friend via Instagram in April 2021. Credit: Courtesy of Jonathan Van Ness/Instagram (2) Jonathan Van Ness After the Queer Eye personality mourned the loss of beloved pet Bug in 2019, he adopted two "new additions" to his feline family, introducing them via Instagram while wearing a "Kitten Lady" sweatshirt. Credit: Broadimage/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Kate Beckinsale/Instagram Kate Beckinsale The Van Helsing star's grumpy feline friends, Clive and Willow, have stolen the show in countless social media posts — especially during the coronavirus pandemic in the spring of 2020. Credit: Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Martha Stewart/Instagram Martha Stewart "Princess peony and empress tang are going stir crazy," the lifestyle guru wrote via Instagram in April 2020 as her furry friends adjusted to their crowded coronavirus quarantine house. "There are people all over the place, namely me and Ryan, who usually are not here all the time . I am being followed .Cajoled .Bothered. Meowed at. Swatted at!! Oh my ! All I can say is sorry." Credit: Katy Perry/Instagram Katy Perry "Heaven is a place on earth,” the "Roar" singer captioned an Instagram post in 2014. Six years later, she mourned the loss of her beloved pet, Kitty Purry. “Sadly, Kitty completed her 9th life last night," Perry wrote in April 2020. "I hope she rests in salmon fillets and tuna tartare way up in catnip heaven. Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way. Big thanks to my brother David and @garethwalters for being great co-parents 💔 #kittypurryforever." Credit: Courtesy of Kat Dennings/Instagram Kat Dennings Dennings has a whole lot of love for her own cat, Millie, and worked hard to flip the "cat lady" stereotype on its head in Hulu's Dollface — even if she possesses some of those characteristics herself. "I am the person who just does not want to go out," she told Nylon in November 2019. "I just want to stay home and like, play with my cat." Credit: Courtesy Isla Fischer/Instagram Isla Fischer The Tag actress shared this shot of her tabby cat in August 2018, one day after National Dog Day, remarking that cats "deserve” their own day because they "were worshipped in Ancient Egypt" and "cleaner than dogs." Credit: Courtesy of Alison Brie/Instagram Alison Brie The Community alum's husband, Dave Franco , was relieved to discover that Brie was as much of a cat lover as he was before they tied the knot in March 2017. “She was really the only option [for marriage],” the 21 Jump Street actor teased during a September 2017 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon . Credit: Courtesy of Ricky Gervais/Instagram Ricky Gervais The British comedian and animal rights activist loves to share snaps of his cat, Ollie, on social media. "Have a great day," he captioned this silly selfie of the duo on Instagram in March 2017. Credit: Ian Somerhalder/Instagram Ian Somerhalder The actor has a charity, the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, that, among other causes, helps rescue animals. His feline is named Moke. Credit: Miley Cyrus/Instagram Miley Cyrus Can't be tamed! Cyrus has loads of pets including multiple cats and dogs, fish and even a pig. Credit: Lea Michele/Instagram Lea Michele Michele has called her kitty Sheila, who she found while filming Glee , "the love of my life." Credit: Russell Brand/Instagram Russell Brand The actor has two cats, Morrissey and Jericho. "Cat nip induced genie," he captioned this sweet Instagram snapshot. Credit: Ellie Goulding/Instagram Ellie Goulding Starry eyed! The singer posed with a precious ball of fuzz for this adorable Instagram shot. Credit: Lewis Jacobs/NBC CeeLo Green The "Crazy" singer's Persian cat, which often accompanied him to the set of The Voice while he was a coach on the NBC sing-off, is named Purrfect. Credit: Debby Ryan/Instagram Debby Ryan Ryan, who often takes to Instagram to promote cat adoption, wrote in July 2016: "Celebrate every love that makes you safe and better." Credit: Bella Thorne/Instagram Bella Thorne Thorne says her cats, Louis and Lola, can sense when she's upset. “If I’m, like, crying or something, they’ll come up to me and they’ll just, like, snuggle me cause they know I’m having a bad day,” The Babysitter star told Us in March 2016 . “That makes me feel so much better because, you know, then for a second I’m just thinking about them and what they want and not me and what I’m going through.” Credit: Kesha/Instagram Kesha "My babies haven't left my side," the singer shared on Instagram in 2016. "Animals literally make EVERYTHING better." Credit: Courtesy of Jason Mraz/Instagram Jason Mraz The "I'm Yours" crooner admitted he was grateful for "family, fruit trees, and fur friends" during the 2015 holiday season. Credit: Mayim Bialik/Instagram Mayim Bialik "I’m a huge cat lover," the Big Bang Theory star told Parade in 2015. "I read books on cats. I spend time with my cats. I post a lot on social media about my cats." Credit: Peyton Clark/Instagram Peyton Clark "Don't be mad 'cause we doin' us better than you doin' you," the actor captioned this post in 2015. Credit: Carlos Pena/Instagram Carlos PenaVega The Grease Live! star tagged this 2015 shot "#Catmodeling." Credit: Macklemore/Instagram Macklemore In January 2015 the rapper shared a photo of his tabby named Cairo, who is an Instagram star! Credit: Norman Reedus/Instagram Norman Reedus "My best friend is my cat," the Walking Dead star told Us in 2014. Case in point: He carries his furball with him on flights! Credit: Ed Sheeran/Instagram Ed Sheeran "So basically this one month old kitten was gonna get put down," the "Shape of You" singer tweeted in 2014. "So I adopted him and called him Graham. Just bought Graham a bed and snacks." Credit: Taylor Swift/Instagram Taylor Swift The singer documents the lives of her two adorable furballs, Doctor Meredith Grey (named after the Grey's Anatomy lead character, played by Ellen Pompeo ) and Detective Olivia Benson (named after Mariska Hargitay 's character on Law & Order: SVU ), on her Instagram. On the Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2014, Swift revealed that she nicknamed Olivia, the younger of her two felines, Dibbles. "It suits her personality more," she explained. "She's like a scrappy little cat." In order to view the gallery, please allow Manage Cookies For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews – Subscribe on YouTube!As Black Friday approaches, a surprising number of Britons are planning to trade their office chairs for their shopping carts. A recent poll of 2,000 adults revealed that one in ten Brits intends to call in sick on the biggest shopping day of the year to focus on securing the best deals. Among these faux-ill workers, 41% plan to fake a cold, 31% a case of the flu, and 24% intend to claim food poisoning as their excuse. This unconventional strategy reflects the growing appeal of Black Friday, a day when consumers scramble to take advantage of deep discounts offered by retailers both in-store and online. With many sales peaking between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., 27% of shoppers admit they will browse and purchase during work hours to avoid the chaos of post-work rushes, per research by The Sun . To get ahead of the competition, 40% of respondents said they would set their alarms as early as 5:30 a.m. to start shopping. The average Black Friday shopper is expected to spend more than £400, contributing to a projected national total of over £9 billion. Electronics, clothing, shoes, and toys are expected to dominate shopping lists, with electronics alone predicted to generate £1.13 billion in profit, according to Statista . Interestingly, 58% of shoppers are focused on buying Christmas gifts, while 21% plan to shop primarily for themselves. Another 31% aim to stock up on household essentials such as soft furnishings and kitchenware, and 27% intend to buy early birthday presents. Savvy bargain hunters are also preparing to stretch their pounds further, with 34% having saved up an average of £176 in promotional codes, vouchers, and gift cards to maximise their discounts. Rakuten's shopping expert, Alex Stedman, suggested utilising cashback websites to earn rewards on purchases, effectively reducing the overall cost of holiday shopping. Similarly, Alex Lee, a tech writer for The Independent, recommended creating a wish list of necessary items and comparing prices in advance to avoid impulsive spending. He also advised pre-registering on retailer websites for quicker checkout and exploring membership services like Amazon Prime for exclusive deals and fast delivery. Tools such as PriceRunner can help shoppers compare prices across multiple retailers, while price-matching policies at stores like AO and Currys can be leveraged for added savings. However, Lee cautioned against purchasing no-name brands from platforms like Amazon, where quality may be compromised. While the excitement around Black Friday is undeniable, sceptics warn that not all discounts are as impressive as they seem. A report from Which? revealed that only 2% of products in the 2022 Black Friday sales were cheaper than at other times of the year. A staggering 98% of items were priced the same or even lower outside the Black Friday period, raising questions about the authenticity of many promotions. Further analysis of over 66,000 prices showed that 45% of products were cheaper at other times of the year, while 86% were similarly priced or cheaper outside the extended sales period. Experts suggest that better bargains can often be found during Boxing Day, summer, or Easter sales, which provide ample opportunity to save without the frenzy. While Black Friday remains a major event on the retail calendar, it comes with a warning: not all that glitters is gold. Shoppers are encouraged to stay informed, research prices in advance, and use tools and strategies to avoid being swept up in the hype. As Google's research on Black Friday trends highlights, the key to a successful shopping spree lies in preparation and a critical eye for genuine discounts. With the day fast approaching, Brits are balancing their enthusiasm for savings with cautious scepticism. Whether they're faking a sick day to shop or simply setting their alarms early, one thing is clear: Black Friday continues to be a cultural phenomenon in the UK, driving consumers to new lengths in their pursuit of the perfect deal.Scarlett Johansson Teases Husband Colin Jost Has a ‘Naughty Side’
Former US President Barack Obama has been one of the ore supporters and campaigners for Kamala Harris during the US Presidential elections 2024, but his efforts went down to a losing cause after Donald Trump broke all records to emerge as the President-elect of the United States. Ever since then, reports suggest that Obama has been losing his grip on the Democratic Party 's rank and file, with a majority of them being demoralized by the epic loss faced by Kamala Harris. ET Year-end Special Reads What kept India's stock market investors on toes in 2024? India's car race: How far EVs went in 2024 Investing in 2025: Six wealth management trends to watch out for Barack losing his grip on the Democratic Party? The Democratic sun may have stopped shining on the Obama family, with Barack facing the wrath of it through criticisms from the Dems, which is a very new experience, as he has earlier been remembered quite fondly for his ten years of consecutive, and 'glorious' Presidency. Obama's seal of approval, especially during the Democratic National Convention 2024 , gave Harris the necessary throttle she needed, but that was not enough for her to manage a win, and she even ended up losing the strong hold regions of Obama, which he had won during his two successful campaigns. Obama put his legacy on the line Democratic strategist Julian Epstein was one of the first to point out a flaw in Barack Obama and a handful of senior Dems' judgement, as they took to batting for a completely untested candidate, Kamala Harris, when Joe Biden resigned, possibly after his dismal performance in the first US Presidential election debate against Donald Trump, where he was simply steamrolled by the now President -elect Donald Trump. FAQs: Is Michelle Obama a First Lady? Yes, Michelle Obama is a former First Lady, as she is married to former US President Barack Obama. 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Lineage, Inc. (LINE) To Go Ex-Dividend on December 31stTOKYO (AP) — Troops surround South Korea's parliament overnight when the president declares martial law. He accuses pro-North Korean forces of plotting to overthrow one of the world’s most vibrant democracies. Lawmakers voice outrage and vote to end the declaration, and the president lifts the decree before daybreak. President Yoon Suk Yeol spread fear and confusion through South Korea overnight by issuing his sudden edict late Tuesday, the first martial law declaration since more than four decades ago when the country was controlled by a dictatorship. The declaration, the rushed vote by lawmakers to overturn it and the president's lifting of martial law soon afterward were moments of high drama for an unpopular leader who has struggled with political deadlock in an opposition-dominated parliament and scandals involving him and his wife. While there was no direct evidence presented, Yoon raised the specter of North Korea as a destabilizing force. Yoon has long maintained that a hard line against the North is the only way to stop Pyongyang from following through on its nuclear threats against Seoul. Amid the surreal scenes of troops massing around parliament, here are some things to know as this story unfolds: Immediately after Yoon's declaration the military chief called in key commanders for talks. South Korean troops set up barricades and then made their way into parliament. The leader of the main opposition, which controls parliament, ordered lawmakers to return to the building, where they eventually voted to lift the declaration of martial law. Yoon lifted the martial law decree around 4:30 a.m. during a Cabinet meeting. Yoon's declaration had been accompanied by an accusation that the opposition was engaged in “anti-state activities plotting rebellion.” But he did not explain what that means, and provided no specific evidence. The vague statement is reminiscent of the heavy-handed tactics of the South Korean dictatorships that ended in the late 1980s. A series of strongmen repeatedly invoked North Korea when struggling to control domestic dissidents and political opponents. The opposition lambasted Yoon's move as un-democratic. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, called Yoon’s announcement “illegal and unconstitutional.” But the sudden declaration was also opposed by the leader of Yoon's own conservative party, Han Dong-hoon, who called the decision “wrong” and vowed to “stop it with the people.” “The people will block the president’s anti-constitutional step. The military must be on the side of the public in any case. Let’s resolutely oppose it,” Kim Dong Yeon, the opposition party governor of Gyeonggi province, which surrounds Seoul, wrote on X. Average South Koreans were in shock. Social media was flooded with messages expressing surprise and worry over Yoon’s announcement. “Martial law? I thought it was deepfake content, but is it really a martial law decree?,” one X user wrote. “I first thought about a war with North Korea when he said he would impose a martial law,” another X user wrote. There were quick claims that the emergency declaration was linked to Yoon’s political struggles. His approval rating has dropped, and he has had little success in getting his policies adopted by a parliament that has been controlled by the opposition since he took over in 2022. Conservatives have said the opposition moves are political revenge for investigations into the opposition leader, who is seen as the favorite for the next presidential election in 2027. Just this month, Yoon denied wrongdoing in an influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wife. The claims have battered his approval ratings and fueled attacks by his rivals. The scandal centers on claims that Yoon and first lady Kim Keon Hee exerted inappropriate influence on the conservative ruling People Power Party to pick a certain candidate to run for a parliamentary by-election in 2022 at the request of Myung Tae-kyun, an election broker and founder of a polling agency who conducted free opinion surveys for Yoon before he became president . Yoon has said he did nothing inappropriate. South Korea became a democracy only in the late 1980s, and military intervention in civilian affairs is still a touchy subject. During the dictatorships that emerged as the country rebuilt from the destruction of the 1950-53 Korean War, leaders occasionally proclaimed martial law that allowed them to station combat soldiers, tanks and armored vehicles on streets or in public places to prevent anti-government demonstrations. Such scenes are unimaginable for many today. The dictator Park Chung-hee, who ruled South Korea for nearly 20 years before he was assassinated by his spy chief in 1979, led several thousand troops into Seoul in the early hours of May 16, 1961, in the country’s first successful coup. During his rule, he occasionally proclaimed martial law to crack down on protests and jail critics. Less than two months after Park Chung-hee’s death, Maj. Gen. Chun Doo-hwan led tanks and troops into Seoul in December 1979 in the country’s second successful coup. The next year, he orchestrated a brutal military crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising in the southern city of Gwangju, killing at least 200 people. In the summer of 1987, massive street protests forced Chun’s government to accept direct presidential elections. His army buddy Roh Tae-woo, who had joined Chun’s 1979 coup, won the election held later in 1987 thanks largely to divided votes among liberal opposition candidates. AP writers Kim Tong-hyung and Hyung-jin Kim contributed to this story.
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Fiscal Third Quarter Total Revenues of $2.160 Billion , Up 15.8% Year Over Year Subscription Revenues of $1.959 Billion , Up 15.8% Year Over Year PLEASANTON, Calif. , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their people and money , today announced results for the fiscal 2025 third quarter ended October 31, 2024. Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results 1 See the section titled "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" in the accompanying financial tables for further details. Comments on the News "Workday's solid performance in Q3 reflects the trust our customers place in us across industries, the global momentum around our AI-driven innovations, and the strength of our partner ecosystem," said Carl Eschenbach , CEO, Workday. "Organizations are increasingly consolidating on the Workday platform to reduce total cost of ownership, simplify their operations, and to unlock the power of our best-in-class AI solutions. Workday gives them the ultimate advantage – and that positions our business for long-term success." "In Q3, we once again made good progress across a number of our key growth areas," said Zane Rowe , CFO, Workday. "Looking ahead, we expect fiscal 2025 subscription revenue of $7.703 billion , growth of 17%, and fiscal 2025 non-GAAP operating margin of 25.5%. We are focused on executing in our seasonally strongest quarter, as we lay the foundation for durable, profitable growth at scale." Recent Highlights 1 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises, Ranadip Chandra, Sam Grinter, Ron Hanscome, Chris Pang, Anand Chouksey, Josie Xing, Harsh Kundulli, David Bobo, Laura Gardiner, Hiten Sheth, Emi Chiba, Travis Wickesberg, and Michelle Shapiro, 23 October 2024. 2 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Service-Centric Enterprises, Robert Anderson, Denis Torii, Sam Grinter, Naveen Mahendra, Tomas Kienast, Johan Jartelius, 4 November 2024. 3 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software, Regina Crowder, Vaughan Archer, Matthew Mowrey, Michelle Carlsen, 18 November 2024. Financial Outlook Workday is providing guidance for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ending January 31, 2025 as follows: Workday is updating its guidance for the fiscal 2025 full year ending January 31, 2025 as follows: 1 The Company has not provided a reconciliation of its forward outlook for non-GAAP operating margin with its forward-looking GAAP operating margin in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. The Company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the amount and timing of adjustments that are used to calculate this non-GAAP financial measure, particularly related to stock-based compensation and its related tax effects, acquisition- related costs, and realignment costs. Earnings Call Details Workday plans to host a conference call today to review its fiscal 2025 third quarter financial results and to discuss its financial outlook. 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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions) (unaudited) October 31, 2024 January 31, 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,311 $ 2,012 Marketable securities 5,846 5,801 Trade and other receivables, net 1,404 1,639 Deferred costs 244 232 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 273 255 Total current assets 9,078 9,939 Property and equipment, net 1,263 1,234 Operating lease right-of-use assets 335 289 Deferred costs, noncurrent 490 509 Acquisition-related intangible assets, net 383 233 Deferred tax assets 1,031 1,065 Goodwill 3,479 2,846 Other assets 365 337 Total assets $ 16,424 $ 16,452 Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 74 $ 78 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 323 287 Accrued compensation 476 544 Unearned revenue 3,447 4,057 Operating lease liabilities 102 89 Total current liabilities 4,422 5,055 Debt, noncurrent 2,983 2,980 Unearned revenue, noncurrent 64 70 Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 278 227 Other liabilities 53 38 Total liabilities 7,800 8,370 Stockholders' equity: Common stock 0 0 Additional paid-in capital 11,115 10,400 Treasury stock (1,208) (608) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 16 21 Accumulated deficit (1,299) (1,731) Total stockholders' equity 8,624 8,082 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 16,424 $ 16,452 Workday, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions, except number of shares which are reflected in thousands and per share data) (unaudited) Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenues: Subscription services $ 1,959 $ 1,691 $ 5,678 $ 4,843 Professional services 201 175 557 494 Total revenues 2,160 1,866 6,235 5,337 Costs and expenses (1) : Costs of subscription services 329 264 924 759 Costs of professional services 201 181 606 552 Product development 647 619 1,952 1,829 Sales and marketing 620 538 1,804 1,581 General and administrative 198 176 609 512 Total costs and expenses 1,995 1,778 5,895 5,233 Operating income (loss) 165 88 340 104 Other income (expense), net 62 41 178 114 Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes 227 129 518 218 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 34 15 86 25 Net income (loss) $ 193 $ 114 $ 432 $ 193 Net income (loss) per share, basic $ 0.73 $ 0.43 $ 1.63 $ 0.74 Net income (loss) per share, diluted $ 0.72 $ 0.43 $ 1.61 $ 0.73 Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic 265,411 262,153 265,062 260,747 Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted 268,549 266,377 268,936 264,087 (1) Costs and expenses include share-based compensation expenses as follows: Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Costs of subscription services $ 35 $ 30 $ 108 $ 90 Costs of professional services 28 29 86 87 Product development 162 162 498 494 Sales and marketing 78 65 226 212 General and administrative 65 63 204 188 Total share-based compensation expenses $ 368 $ 349 $ 1,122 $ 1,071 Workday, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions) (unaudited) Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 193 $ 114 $ 432 $ 193 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:Obituary: veteran TV3 news journalist Bob McNeil dies