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President-elect Donald Trump will mark the ceremonial start of trading at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Dec. 12 by ringing the opening bell, The Epoch Times has learned. The planned ringing of the opening bell, which had not been officially announced at the time of reporting, will be a high-profile event for Trump, a born-and-bred New Yorker who left the city during his presidency to establish residency in Florida. Trump’s return to New York will likely garner significant attention, as did former President Ronald Reagan’s ringing of the opening bell, which in 1985 marked the first time a sitting U.S. president performed the ceremonial gesture. While Trump’s wife, former and future First Lady Melania Trump, performed the honor during his first term in office to promote her “Be Best” initiative, it will be a first for the president-elect. Plans for the ceremony follow a significant post-election surge in U.S. stock markets, reflecting investor optimism over Trump’s economic policies. On Nov. 5, the benchmark S&P 500 experienced its best day in nearly two years, rallying 2.5 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,508 points, or 3.6 percent. The Nasdaq composite also posted impressive gains, contributing to record-breaking highs across all three Wall Street indexes. Market analysts widely attribute the rally to expectations of pro-business policies under the incoming Trump administration, including lower taxes and deregulation. Throughout the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump pledged to curb federal regulations that he said limit the creation of new U.S. jobs. He has vowed to uphold the 2017 tax cuts signed during his first term and proposed additional rounds of tax reductions. Notably, Trump has promised to lower the corporate tax rate from 21 percent to 15 percent for companies manufacturing in the United States. In a nod to voters in service industries, he proposed eliminating taxes on tips and overtime wages. Tariffs also play a significant role in Trump’s economic vision. He has floated the idea of a universal 10 percent tariff on all imports and pledged higher tariffs on nations imposing tariffs on U.S. goods. China is a primary target, with plans to phase out Chinese imports of critical goods over four years and restrict Chinese ownership of U.S. infrastructure in the energy and technology sectors.
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL will consider expanding replay assist to include facemask penalties and other plays. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL will consider expanding replay assist to include facemask penalties and other plays. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL will consider expanding replay assist to include facemask penalties and other plays. Officials have missed several obvious facemask penalties this season, including two in a three-week span during Thursday night games. “When we see it, because I see it like yourselves and the fans, I have an opportunity to see it from a different angle and see it from a slow-mo,” NFL executive Troy Vincent said Wednesday at the league’s winter meetings. “When you think about the position of where the officials are, things are happening so fast. Sometimes the facemask can be the same color as the gloves. There’s a lot happening. Concerning? Yes, because that’s a big miss. That’s a big foul. That’s why we would like to consider putting that for the membership to consider putting that foul category that we can see, putting that (penalty flag) on the field to help. There is a frustration, and we believe that is one category we can potentially get right.” Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was grabbed by his facemask and brought down in the end zone to end Minnesota’s comeback attempt against the Rams on Oct. 24. But there was no call. On Oct. 3, officials missed a facemask on Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving while he ran for 7 yards late in the fourth quarter. Tampa Bay instead was called for holding on the play, got forced out of field-goal range and Kirk Cousins rallied the Falcons to an overtime victory. “That is one this year, the facemask seems like it was the obvious one” Vincent said. “That keeps showing up.” Vincent also cited hits on a defenseless player, tripping, the fair catch, an illegal batted ball, an illegal double-team block, illegal formations on kickoffs and taunting as other areas that warrant consideration for replay assist. Current rules only allow replay assist to help officials pick up a flag incorrectly thrown on the field, or in assisting proper enforcement of a foul called on the field. The NFL’s Competition Committee will review potential recommendations for owners to vote on for expanding replay assist. Low blocks Vincent was emphatic about the league’s desire to eliminate low blocks that could lead to serious injuries. “The low block below the knee needs to be removed from the game,” Vincent said. “You look at high school, you look at college, too. Every block should be above the knee, but below the neck. All the work that we’ve done for the head and neck area, all the things that we’ve taken out of the game, this is the right time for us to remove the low block out of the game. Be consistent with high school. Be consistent with college. Every block should be above the knee and below the neck.” Onside kicks The league will consider changes to the onside kick after dramatically overhauling the kickoff rule on a one-year basis. “We need to look at that. That’s a dead play,” Vincent said of the onside kick’s low success rate. “That is a ceremonial play. Very low recovery rate. When we look at the kickoff and maybe where the touchback area should be during the offseason, we need to revisit the onside kick.” Options include giving the team an opportunity to run one play to gain a certain number of yards to keep possession. Commanders in RFK Stadium The Washington Commanders’ search for a new stadium site includes options in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, and work has escalated on one in particular. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and controlling owner Josh Harris met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill last week about the RFK Stadium site in Washington, which requires a bill getting through Congress to transfer the land to the District government before anything else can happen. “I think there’s a bipartisan support for this,” Goodell said, adding he’d like to see it get to a vote soon. “We hope that it will be addressed and approved so that it’s at least an alternative for the Commanders if we go forward. I grew up in Washington, and I know would be exciting for a lot of fans.” Expanding schedule The NFL continues to discuss a potential 18-game season, but would need approval from the players’ union. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “We are doing analysis I would say, but we are not finalizing any plans at this point,” Goodell said. “They’ll share that analysis with the players’ union, which would need to agree to any change.” ___ AP Sports Writer Stephen Whyno contributed. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Advertisement Advertisement
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For people on the right side of history, garlic is as much of a kitchen staple as salt and pepper. And sure, you can buy it pre-minced in glass jars or crushed into a paste and neatly packaged in a squeezable plastic tube, but those who have tried it know that using fresh garlic is the way to go, even if it's more work. If you're going to prepare it yourself, though, you'll need to know how to pick the very best garlic from the store shelves. When you cruise through your local grocery store searching for the perfect bulb, keep an eye out for these telltale signs of freshness. First, choose bulbs with the whitest skin. Fresh garlic shouldn't have a smell, so avoid anything with a pungent odor. If you give your garlic a gentle squeeze, it should remain firm in your hand with no softness or give. Fresh bulbs also have more heft since older garlic dries out and loses some weight. Finally, make sure the cloves are tightly packed together. If they're starting to loosen or spread out like a flower, the bulb is already past its prime. When you pick out the freshest garlic and store it in a cool, dark place, it'll last for months to come. The best ways to use fresh garlic As with any well-loved ingredient, there is no end to the number of you can find online or in cookbooks. There is also no end to the versatility of garlic itself. You can dice it, mince it, toss it in the air fryer, or shallow-fry it in your favorite oil. Roast it to make it soft and spreadable, or let it simmer to impart delicious flavors into any broth or stock that needs savory depth. If you want to experience garlic flavor in all its delicious glory and you aren't worried about curling a few nose hairs, try . This cold spring soup uses so much garlic that many recipes include warnings about seasonal harvest differences in flavor intensity. For those wanting something more familiar, classic deliver a dose of butter-cradled nostalgia and serve as the ideal companion for pasta, soups, or salads. Or you can go bold and try some , using the potent plant in martini garnishes, chocolate cake, or even tea. And with a prime pick of garlic at your disposal, you'll knock each and every recipe out of the park. RecommendedHighlights From A Successful Art Basel Miami Beach 2024
Driving through the Medical Innovation District in Fort Worth’s Near Southside, it’s impossible to overlook the various construction layouts, workers, vehicles and cranes turning dirt and moving projects forward. After all, every major health system in Fort Worth — Baylor Scott & White Health, Cook Children’s Health Care System, JPS Health Network, Medical City Healthcare, Moncrief Cancer Institute and Texas Health Resources — is undergoing a major expansion that will help grow the city’s medical capabilities in the coming years. Robert Sturns, the city’s director of economic development, said these plans are driven by “a need for these institutions to expand their capacity based on the massive population growth that Fort Worth — and North Texas in general — has seen over the past several years.” “It’s important that Fort Worth’s medical ecosystem continues to keep pace with its population growth, so high-quality patient care is accessible to as many people as possible,” he said in a statement. Major health systems across Tarrant County say their expansion projects will provide upgraded technology and better care to patients, officials said in interviews with the Report. “I don’t think it’s an overstatement to say it’s probably the most exciting time in the history of the Near Southside’s Medical District,” Mike Brennan, president of Near Southside Inc., said. Get essential daily news for the Fort Worth area. Sign up for insightful, in-depth stories — completely free. Here’s what you can expect to see. Baylor Scott & White to raise new Fort Worth garage, building Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center is currently undergoing construction on a new five-story parking garage that will improve access and parking as part of “a long-term plan to grow our campus,” according to the hospital’s website . Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center is the Fort Worth branch of Baylor Scott & White Health. The Fort Worth hospital has 538 beds and offers a range of medical services, which include emergency care, labor and delivery, surgery and cancer care. The Fort Worth hospital is also constructing a new four-story office building called Baylor All Saints Professional Pavilion II that will sit on top of the parking garage. The office building, which totals 100,000 square feet, is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2025, according to LoopNet. Charles Williams , president of Baylor Scott & White All Saints, said he is proud to be building on a legacy “of more than 100 years of service in our communities.” “For us, growth isn’t just physical buildings,” he said in a statement. “That means we want to help our patients and customers with what they need to live better, whether it is high-quality care in a hospital setting, convenient care when and where they want it, like on their smartphones or in the comfort of their homes, or wellness offerings to avoid needing ‘sick care’ altogether.” Cook Children’s lays groundwork for 10-year expansion plan Cook Children’s Health Care System is setting the stage for growth by embarking on a 10-year master plan to expand and enhance its Fort Worth medical center located in the heart of the Medical District. The plan will kick off with the construction of a 700,000-square-foot medical tower that is currently labeled as the West Tower. The facility will be an extension of the existing medical center — which currently spans 2.5 million square feet — and make way for an expansion of the neonatal intensive care with an additional 37 beds. The West Tower also allows for an expansion and redesign of the pediatric intensive care unit and increases capacity for hematology and oncology services. The building will add additional operating rooms and imaging services. Cook Children’s anticipates it will start construction of the West Tower by the end of 2025. The health system previously declined to provide information about the total cost of the tower. “It’s an ambitious plan, but it’s exactly what we need to support the growing population and demand for services in our area,” Rick W. Merrill, president and CEO of Cook Children’s Health Care System, said in a statement. The pediatric health system’s master plan will add a total of 1 million square feet to the medical campus over the span of 10 years. JPS nears completion of first project in master facility plan Since 2018, JPS Health Network — also known as the Tarrant County Hospital District — has been undergoing construction on its master facility plan . The hospital system’s master facility plan is supported by an $800 million bond package voters approved in 2018. The plan details new facilities, including a medical home , psychiatric emergency center , medical outpatient building, pavilion expansion and a new hospital. JPS leaders originally estimated the total cost of the plan at roughly $1.2 billion with the county hospital prepared to contribute $400 million to ensure the expansion. But progress on the master facility plan slowed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, JPS president and CEO Dr. Karen Duncan previously told the Report. Six years later, the hospital district estimated the total cost of the plan would jump to $2.1 billion due to increased labor costs, price of materials and inflation affecting the health care industry. Because of financial changes and reprioritization , JPS has since removed three medical homes that were included in the original proposal from its master facility plan. The only medical home currently in the plan is set to open in southwest Fort Worth in early 2025. This will be the first JPS master facility plan project to be completed. “Texas has one of the highest populations of uninsured individuals , so for JPS to be able to provide that access for those individuals who would have no opportunity to have access to health care ... is really exciting for us,” Duncan told the Report in a follow-up interview. Per the original plans, JPS’ next project, the psychiatric emergency center, is set to open in summer 2025. That project will increase the hospital district’s behavioral health capacity from 30 beds to roughly 90. The master facility plan will conclude with new hospital towers in winter 2029 — more than a decade after the approval of the bond package. “Whether it’s building the design or starting construction, all of those (master facility plan) projects have now started,” she said. “We are still working through the towers. Is it one? Is it two? Is it three? That doesn’t have an answer yet.” Medical City Fort Worth to grow its Tarrant reach Medical City Fort Worth recently confirmed to the Report it is in the planning stages of a $37 million expansion project that will include a cardiac laboratory and four operating rooms. Construction, which is budgeted at $18 million, is set to begin in early 2025. The new laboratory and operating rooms will take up roughly 17,380 square feet within the existing hospital, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. In a follow-up interview with the Report, Medical City Fort Worth CEO John Hoover said the hospital decided to expand its services to keep up with the population growth in Tarrant and surrounding Parker and Johnson counties. Hoover did not provide additional information about the remaining $19 million of the expansion plans, but said some of those costs are linked to permitting and architectural fees. Medical City Fort Worth is also in the early stages of exploring an expansion of its Tower B , which currently houses emergency services, surgical patient rooms and neuro intensive care unit rooms, Hoover added. “We’ve begun the beginning phases of engagement with our architects and some contractors around a vertical tower expansion, so that could range anywhere from 30 to up close to 100 incremental beds,” he told the Report. Moncrief Cancer Institute looks to expand its facility UT Southwestern is looking to grow its Moncrief Cancer Institute with a $177 million expansion project. Moncrief Cancer Institute offers medical and surgical oncology, chemotherapy, imaging and a compounding pharmacy. UT Southwestern currently owns a parcel across the street from the cancer center and intends to use the property to expand by nearly 65,000 square feet to accommodate a new radiation oncology facility and parking garage. Before its plan can become a reality, the cancer center has to navigate several government entities for the nod on one major request that is necessary for the expansion: to permanently close a block of South Jennings Avenue . In late June, representatives for UT Southwestern received unanimous approval from Fort Worth’s Urban Design Commission for the street closure recommendation. The proposal will head to Fort Worth City Council at a later date for final approval. Dr. Jonathan Efron, executive vice president for health system affairs at UT Southwestern, said the medical center wants to grow the capabilities of cancer services in Fort Worth. “What we have found is that within the Fort Worth area, unlike in Dallas, there is a shortage of the machines that provide radiation therapy,” he told the Report. “Some patients are having to travel elsewhere every day and we’re excited to fill that void.” If Moncrief Cancer Institute receives the final necessary approval, the project is expected to break ground in spring 2025 and complete construction in spring 2028. Texas Health Fort Worth to renovate floors in its Justin Tower Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth completed work on its nine-story Jane and John Justin Tower in early 2022. The $300 million expansion project — the largest in the history of the nonprofit Texas Health Resources — added 440,00 square feet, 144 patient beds, 15 surgical suites and new preoperative and post-operative units to the Fort Worth campus. Jared Shelton, who was named president of Texas Health Fort Worth in September, told the Report the addition of the Justin Tower has been “an unbelievable success” as the hospital grows its service areas to patients from across Texas. “Everybody who’s been in (Justin Tower) recognizes what a blessing it is for our campus to be able to offer the latest and greatest in health care, larger rooms — the most up-to-date technology,” he said. “It’s really a legacy project for Texas Health Fort Worth.” With the success of Justin Tower has come a growing need for more services. The tower has almost immediately filled up, Shelton added. Texas Health Fort Worth is in the planning process of building out areas on the fourth and fifth floors of the tower. Renovations are set to begin at the end of the first quarter of 2025 and will last through 2026, Shelton said. “Those (floors) were shelled out for us to be able to grow into as there was patient demand, and we’re already seeing that demand,” he said. “It’ll add around 70 beds to Justin Tower.” David Moreno is the health reporter for the Fort Worth Report. His position is supported by a grant from Texas Health Resources. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports . At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here . Your support makes TWICE the impact today. As November draws to a close , time is running out to double your impact. Thanks to the generosity of the Nicholas Martin Jr. Family Foundation, every dollar you give will be matched—up to $15,000. Will you give today to help trusted, local reporting thrive in Fort Worth and Tarrant County? 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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has signed the state’s 2025 budget of N369.9 billion into law following its approval by the state House of Assembly. Speaking during the signing ceremony held at the Government House in Gombe on Monday, Yahaya described the 2025 budget as a blueprint for economic growth and social development, stating that the appropriation law has reflected his administration’s resolve to deepen its development agenda as it focuses on sectors that directly impact the lives of our citizens. He commended the state House of Assembly for the swift passage of the appropriation bill, emphasising that since 2019, the harmonious relationship between the legislature and the executive has been instrumental in achieving the remarkable milestones recorded by his administration. He said, “I want to sincerely thank the honourable members of the House of Assembly for the speedy passage of the bill. Your cooperation and support since we came on board have been truly commendable. Over the years, we have worked harmoniously, and this partnership has significantly benefited the good people of Gombe State. “The awards we recently earned in security, health, and other sectors, are a result of our the synergy between the two arms of government. These achievements are not the result of individual efforts but of our collective commitment to the progress of our state. “The increase in sectoral allocation by the House of Assembly is to further improve healthcare delivery and enhance social services for our people. We are committed to ensuring that these resources are effectively utilised for the greater good of our people.” Related News Two arrested for buying beans with fake naira in Gombe Gombe offers N5m, relief materials to victims of herders' attack FG supports Gombe farmers with subsidised inputs The governor also informed the lawmakers that by January the government would release the performance report for the 2024 budget with the optimism that the performance will be incredible while being confident of achieving an ‘A’ rating. Speaking earlier, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Abubakar Luggerewo, said the house has increased the budget from the earlier N320.1bn submitted by the governor to N369.9bn to meet the aspirations of the people of Gombe State. Luggerewo added, “We made these adjustments because we strongly believe that the areas we have prioritized will significantly enhance the quality of life for our citizens. “We commend His Excellency, the Governor, for placing a strong emphasis on capital expenditure, which accounts for 69% of the total budget. This focus is a deliberate effort to drive infrastructure development and long-term growth. “Our budget in Gombe State stands out as one of the best in the country. Its content reflects resilience, vision and a deep commitment to progress. Initially proposed at N320.1 billion, we increased it to N369.9 billion in the best interest of the masses to address critical needs and improve the standard of living of our people.”Las Vegas F1 sights and sounds, plus: New team coming soon?49ers look to maintain 'urgency' against rival Rams
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Builddirect Secures C$9.526 Million Revolving Credit Facilities From Royal Bank Of CanadaHomeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey, lawmaker says A New Jersey lawmaker from part of the state where several mysterious drones have been spotted in recent week says the devices appear to avoid detection by traditional methods. Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia was among state officials who met Wednesday with representatives from the Department of Homeland Security. She says lawmakers were told the drones have dodged detection by helicopters and radio. Fantasia says DHS described the devices as up to 6 feet in diameter and sometimes traveling with their lights off. The Morris County Republican made the comments in a post on X shortly after she and several other state and local lawmakers met with state police and Homeland Security officials. Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell as he's named Time's Person of the Year NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange for the first time and be named Time magazine's Person of the Year. Thursday's events will be a notable moment of twin recognitions for Trump, a born-and-bred New Yorker who has long seen praise from the business world and media as a sign of success. Four people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press that Trump was expected to be on Wall Street on Thursday to mark the ceremonial start of the day's trading, while a person familiar with the selection confirmed that Trump had been selected as Time's Person of the Year. Rape allegation against Jay-Z won’t impact NFL's relationship with music mogul, Goodell says IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says a rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z won’t impact the NFL's relationship with the music mogul. Jay-Z's company Roc Nation has produced some of the NFL’s entertainment presentations including the Super Bowl halftime show. A woman who previously sued Sean “Diddy” Combs alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 amended the lawsuit Sunday to include an allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in the sexual assault. Jay-Z says the rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt. The NFL teamed up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2019 for events and social activism. The league and the entertainment company extended their partnership a few months ago. Ohio politician proposes make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game An Ohio politician has seen enough flag planting. Republican state Rep. Josh Williams said Wednesday on social media he's introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state. His proposal comes after the Nov. 30 fight at the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry football game when the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 13-10 and then attempted to plant their flag at midfield. A fight ensued and police had to use pepper spray to disperse the players. Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield famously planted a flag in the middle of the field at Ohio State after the Sooners beat the Buckeyes in 2017. Gastineau confronts Favre in documentary for his 'dive' on Strahan's record-breaking sack Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre last year at a memorabilia show and angrily accused the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback of deliberately going down on a record-breaking sack. The tense exchange is shown in the new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary “The New York Sack Exchange." It chronicles the Jets’ fearsome foursome defensive line of the 1980s that included Gastineau. Gastineau set an NFL record with 22 sacks in 1984, but Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan broke the mark when he sacked Favre in 2002 in a game between the Giants and Packers. Many have accused Favre of purposely taking the sack so Strahan could set the single-season record with 22 1/2. What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejected Lawyers in the Alex Jones bankruptcy case are now in discussions on what could happen next after a federal judge in Texas rejected the auction sale of Jones’ Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet. The next steps remained unclear Wednesday as the judge ordered the trustee who oversaw the auction to come up with a new plan. Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston rejected the bid late Tuesday, saying there was too much confusion about The Onion’s bid. The bankruptcy case was in the wake of the nearly $1.5 billion that courts have ordered Jones to pay for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut a hoax. Sandy Hook families had backed The Onion’s bid. NFL and Nike extend their partnership with a 10-year deal, will focus on growing the sport globally IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secret. Nike is committed to helping the league continue expanding its worldwide reach. The league and the apparel giant announced Wednesday a 10-year partnership extension. The NFL and Nike will focus on working together to grow the game’s global reach, increase participation, develop new talent, and expand the football fan base. Nike, the world’s largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel, has been the NFL’s exclusive provider of uniforms and sideline, practice and base layer apparel for all 32 NFL teams for 12 years. George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89 NEW YORK (AP) — George Joseph Kresge Jr., otherwise known to TV watchers as the mesmerizing entertainer and mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, has died at age 89. Kreskin’s friend and former road manager, Ryan Galway, says he died Tuesday at his home in Caldwell, New Jersey. Kreskin launched his television career in the 1960s and remained popular for decades, appearing with everyone from Merv Griffin to Johnny Carson to Jimmy Fallon. Fans would welcome, if not entirely figure out, his favorite mind tricks — whether correctly guessing a playing card chosen at random, or, most famously, divining where his paycheck had been planted among the audience. He also hosted a show in the 1970s, gave live performances and wrote numerous books. Albertsons sues Kroger for failing to win approval of their proposed supermarket merger Kroger and Albertsons’ plan for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history has crumbled. The two companies have accused each other of not doing enough to push their proposed alliance through, and Albertsons pulled out of the $24.6 billion deal on Wednesday. The bitter breakup came the day after a federal judge in Oregon and a state judge in Washington issued injunctions to block the merger, saying that combining the two grocery chains could reduce competition and harm consumers. Albertsons is now suing Kroger, seeking a $600 million termination fee, as well as billions of dollars in legal fees and lost shareholder value. Kroger says the legal claims are “baseless.” Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon LOS ANGELES (AP) — While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage at the Academy Women’s Luncheon to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left behind in the conversation. The singer-actor has been public about her mental health struggles, revealing she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Gomez was the keynote speaker Tuesday at the event held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with attendees including Ariana Grande, Olivia Wilde, Amy Adams, Pamela Anderson, Rita Wilson, Ava DuVernay and Awkwafina.
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AI To Generate $680bn For Telecom Sector- GSMA HeadFRONT ROYAL — After a nearly seven-hour public hearing Tuesday night, the Warren County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to create a new library board charged with governing library services in the county. Proposed by Supervisors Richard Jamieson and Vicky Cook in their 2023 Library Debrief and Research Report, the new Warren County Library Board will have full control over county funds designated for library services, a move the Jamieson/Cook report says will bring increased taxpayer representation and greater accountability to library services. Voting in favor of the new board were Jamieson, Cook, Jerome “Jay” Butler and John Stanmeyer. Chairwoman Cheryl Cullers was the lone dissenting vote. Samuels Public Library, the county’s only library, is now managed by a 15-member board of trustees that requests funding for operational costs from the county — $1.024 million this year. The Jamieson/Cook report recommended more taxpayer representation and oversight through the appointment of a new board by supervisors. The report says that the relationship between supervisors and Samuels, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that has provided library services through a public-private partnership with the county for decades, has become acrimonious since 2023. In 2023, a group sought to remove about 140 books with LGBTQ+ themes from the library. Dissatisfied with the library’s response, the group asked supervisors to defund Samuels and reorganize its structure. After the library made policy changes to address concerns around the books, Samuels and the county negotiated a new Memorandum of Agreement, which was finalized in October 2023. More than 100 speakers showed up for the public hearing that started at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night and ran until 2 a.m. Wednesday. About 18 speakers urged supervisors to support the creation of the new library board, citing the library debrief report and concerns about government oversight and taxpayer representation. More than 90 speakers asked supervisors to vote “no” on the agenda item, with more than a dozen people suggesting that the motion be tabled to allow for more clarification around the proposed board. Calling the library a gem, a jewel and a treasure, those speakers criticized the proposal as premature, rushed, and incomplete and wondered about the costs associated with the change. Cheryl Masella, a certified public accountant with 30 years of experience in the nonprofit field, credited the library’s board of trustees with stellar reporting to the IRS, noting that Samuels consistently receives the highest marks possible by an independent organization that rates transparency and finances of all nonprofits. She added that as a nonprofit, Samuels is accountable to the Internal Revenue Service. “All of this is done very hastily with no real plan. I saw where someone asked earlier, how much will it cost to run a library? What are your plans to buy all the supplies needed for the library? And there are no answers,” she said. Shelby Whetzel, a preschool teacher from the South River district, noted Samuels’ designation as Virginia Library of the Year for 2024 and said that creating a library board “is not the right choice.” “The amount of money that has already been spent trying to fix something that is not broken is, for lack of a better word, appalling,” she said, adding that she feels the move to implement the new library board is personal on the part of some supervisors. Butler filed requests to remove two books from the adult section of the library last year due to their LGBTQ+ themes. Before their election to the board in November, Jamieson and Supervisor John Stanmeyer were publicly critical of the library’s collection policy and content. “There is no solid plan in place for this board, no answers on cost or future resources for the library. It’s not a true thought out plan, if this was only about the money a solid plan would be in place,” she said, commenting that the move “feels like a tantrum I would see from one of my 4 year olds. I see people using emotion rather than logic in making decisions. That’s not in the best interest of the people who elected you to make those decisions.” Christina Chapman of the Fork District urged for the implementation of the new board, saying that the relationship between the county and the library is “broken and unworkable.” Kate Germano, a new county resident in the North River District, said that she and her husband chose to live in Warren County after retiring from 20-year military careers. “No matter who wins an election, regardless of their political affiliation or personal beliefs, the moral obligation of our politicians is to be fair, transparent and only enact those policies that improve the lives of the citizens they govern,” Germano said, asking supervisors how a new library board would help improve the local poverty rate, reading proficiency or overdose mortality rate. Several library employees spoke about their commitment to Samuels, expressing concern for their jobs amid uncertainty about the library’s future. Members of the Samuels board of trustees also addressed the board, citing their efforts at communication with supervisors and a willingness to continue to work in the public-private partnership. Cullers made a motion to table the item, echoing concerns from speakers that the process felt unnecessarily hurried. The vote in the early morning hours of Wednesday, came four weeks after the library debrief report was made public on Nov. 12. Cullers’ motion died for lack of a second before Cook moved to approve the creation of the new board. “There are more constituents in the county who support the establishment of the Warren County Library Board than those present in this room who are against it,” Butler told the packed meeting room, going on to say that the purpose of creating the WCLB is not to replace the Samuels board of trustees. “The purpose of establishing the Warren County Library Board is to provide governance and also to provide policy,” Butler said. Cook said that she supported the creation of the new board to provide more oversight of taxpayer funding. The county pays about 70% of Samuels’ operating budget. “I understand change is uncomfortable for some, but in my experience change has also been good,” Cook said, reading from prepared remarks. “I believe the ordinance is a good step toward providing transparency and efficient county library services for all of the Warren County citizens.... Just because we’ve done this for years does not mean there’s no room for new ideas or improvement opportunities.” Stanmeyer also read from prepared notes, saying that the creation of the new board “ought to be a rote administrative matter and not prime-time news. The Board of Supervisors already has the powers in question.” He said that procedural change will allow supervisors to delegate oversight of library services with the possibility of enhancing communications and accountability. He said that the county already works with boards and committees to oversee the operations at the Front Royal-Warren County Airport, fire and rescue services, social services and other agencies. “These are force multipliers that help the Board of Supervisors do our job. It’s a big budget. There are a lot of moving parts. There’s 5 of us. We need help,” he said. Stanmeyer said he was open to creating other boards to oversee other public-private partnerships “in the six-figure range.” “I hear loud and clear that citizens want the Board of Supervisors focusing on running the county,” Stanmeyer said, referring to comments from speakers to address issues like poverty, housing, addiction, fire and rescue, tourism, economic development and water supply. “This board could help accomplish that. The library board will be able to handle routine things — maintenance requests, MOA renewals, supplemental budget requests — to allow us to focus on the bigger fish to fry.” Stanmeyer added, “to dispel some fears, creating a library board doesn’t automatically immediately or necessarily ever change the status quo. Samuels will still exist as a private nonprofit. Their current MOA will remain active. The Samuels board of trustees is not being replaced nor disbanded. Nobody [is being] added or removed from that board. The Samuels endowment will not be touched. The First Amendment will continue to be upheld. No particular county supervisor will be ‘handpicking’ the library board. That is a joint responsibility that we will all vote, at least a quorum of us, will vote on each appointee. We are not creating a loophole, nor is there any plan to stack or expand the library board.” He said that if the library board does opt to “re-compete the existing contract ... Samuels, I believe, can compete with confidence. In my view, Samuels would be the odds-on favorite. But even if another vendor were to put forth a more compelling value proposition. And remember that value proposition is not just price, it’s price and services and the trade off between those two things. Nothing would be stopping Samuels as a nonprofit entity from continuing its venerable tradition of bringing exciting new experiences to the library. I hope that will always continue.” Using a Powerpoint presentation at the end of the public hearing, Jamieson addressed “those who do not already have their minds made up,” echoing the debrief report by saying the new library board will provide taxpayer oversight and governance accountability. County Administrator Edwin Daley said Wednesday that the county will provide notice so that interested applicants can apply for appointment to the new board, anticipating that process to begin in January. Appointees will then create bylaws, rules and regulations to govern county library services. “There are three options there. They can enter into an agreement with Samuels. They can find somebody else, good luck with that. Or they could decide to do it themselves, and good luck with that,” Daley said, adding that he believes “the logical thing is that this new board is going to be talking to Samuels” and will function as a middleman between supervisors and Samuels. Daley said that he believes the county can work with Samuels without jeopardizing the library’s nonprofit status. “I don’t specifically know of a policy that anybody particularly wants to change. I haven’t heard any of that,” he said, adding that the new board would work with a library service provider to negotiate an operational agreement. Melody Hotek, president of the Samuels Board of Trustees, said Wednesday that the library will meet with its lawyer on Friday. She plans to call a trustees meeting soon thereafter to discuss contingency plans.Climate finance's 'new era' shows new political realitiesFAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Dec, 2024) The Government College University ( ) has approved 10 scholarships for Palestinian students for the academic session 2025-2026 by taking a significant step towards fostering and solidarity. A spokesman said here on that this initiative aimed at to provide opportunities for higher and skill development to Palestinian students. The scholarships approved were for science and disciplines, he said, adding that Palestinian students would be offered short courses in engineering and allied health sciences. In this connection, advisor linkage COMSTECH Murtaza Noor met with the Vice Chancellor in his office. Speaking on this occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rauf-IAzam said that this was not just a scholarship program but a gesture of solidarity with the people of as was a powerful tool to uplift communities in distress. GCUF Vice Chancellor said that the scholarship package included fee waivers, free hostel accommodation and monthly stipends. The female students would receive a monthly stipend of Rs.10,000/- while students would be granted Rs.25,000/- per month. This initiative was designed to ensure that financial barriers did not hinder deserving students pursuing their academic goals, he added. Coordinator General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation standing committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Chaudhry thanked Vice Chancellor Dr Rauf-I-Azam for this Nobel cause. Dr Iqbal Chaudhry said that generous support would help displaced scholars and scientists to pursue their research studies at .
KENILWORTH, N.J. , Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northeast Science and Technology (NEST) Center, a premier 100+ acre campus dedicated to research and development innovations, announced today that Revlon, a global leader in cosmetics and personal care, will relocate its New Jersey -based science and innovation (R&D) lab to the NEST campus. Lise Jorgensen , Revlon's Chief Scientific Officer, said: "Revlon selected NEST for its existing lab infrastructure, which will help us further amplify our innovation capabilities, and provide a state-of-the-art setting to meet our specific R&D needs. This substantial investment in our R&D capabilities marks a critical and exciting step in Revlon's future and reinforces our commitment to develop the most advanced consumer-inspired products for our brands around the world." Revlon's research labs, pilot manufacturing, and office functions will be centralized within a 62,000-square-foot space within the 1.2M SF building now known as 15 NEST, the building that up until recently served as Merck's global research headquarters. Notably, Revlon will be the first tenant to occupy 15 NEST since Merck's departure earlier this year. "Revlon's decision to join NEST is an exciting step towards our vision of a dynamic, collaborative, innovation ecosystem," said Matthew Flath , Onyx Equities' Senior Vice President Asset Management, who oversees the NEST campus. "With their decades-long legacy in beauty and personal care, Revlon complements the forward-thinking research environment at NEST and is helping to establish a community where leading science and technology companies unite to innovate, thrive, and elevate industry standards." Revlon's decision to join NEST comes on the heels of CoreWeave's recent announcement that it plans to lease 280,000 square feet of space on the campus. Both companies cited NEST's ideal location and best-in-class lab and utility infrastructure as part of their selection criteria. Dan Loughlin of JLL and Jonathan Scheinberg of Outshine Properties represented the ownership group of Onyx Equities, Machine Investment Group, and Pivot Real Estate Partners; and Daniel Levine and Daniel Reider from Newmark represented Revlon. To learn more about NEST's growth and the opportunities it offers, visit NESTCenter.com . About Northeast Science and Technology (NEST) Center Conveniently located in Kenilworth, NJ , the Northeast Science and Technology (NEST) Center is a 100+ acre campus that is purpose-built and zoned for life science innovation, answering a need for immediately available, turn-key, and customizable office, laboratory, and bio-manufacturing space in the tri-state area. Formerly the global headquarters of Merck, the Onyx Equities-led venture acquired the campus February 2023 and have since begun work with partners Machine Investment Group, Pivot Real Estate Partners, and Outshine Properties to develop it into a hub of research and innovation in the Northeast region of the United States . For more information about NEST, visit www.NestCenter.com . About Onyx Equities, LLC Headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey , Onyx Equities, LLC is a leading full-service real estate firm specializing in investment, asset repositioning, and ground-up development. Since its founding in 2004, Onyx has acquired more than $4 billion worth of diverse real estate assets throughout New Jersey , New York , and Pennsylvania , and has executed over $1 billion in capital improvement projects under its signature repositioning program. For more information about Onyx Equities, visit www.OnyxEquities.com . About Machine Investment Group Machine Investment Group is a real estate investment platform focused on investing in opportunistic, distressed, and special situations across all major asset classes in diverse geographies throughout the United States . Machine principals are directly responsible for deploying over $2.0 BN in capital to date. With a strong reputation, solutions-oriented approach, and extensive lender relationships, Machine aims to deliver consistent, opportunistic returns while minimizing losses. For more information, please visit https://machineinv.com/ . About Revlon Group Holdings LLC Revlon Group Holdings LLC ("Revlon") has developed a long-standing reputation as a color authority and beauty trendsetter in the world of color cosmetics and hair care. Since its breakthrough launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932, Revlon has provided consumers with high quality product innovation, performance and sophisticated glamour. In 2016, Revlon acquired the iconic Elizabeth Arden company and its portfolio of brands, including its leading designer and celebrity fragrances. Today, Revlon's diversified portfolio of brands is sold in over 100 countries around the world in most retail distribution channels, including prestige, salon, mass, and online. Revlon is among the leading global beauty companies, with some of the world's most iconic and desired brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skin care, hair color, hair care and fragrances under brands such as Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden , Almay, Mitchum, CND, American Crew, Creme of Nature, Cutex, Juicy Couture, Elizabeth Taylor , Curve, John Varvatos and Christina Aguilera . Contact: Corrie A. 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2 Growth Stocks Down 10% to Buy Right NowSANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 23, 2024-- Last Wednesday, attorneys from Susman Godfrey LLP and Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff, LLP filed an antitrust lawsuit on behalf of CDS Litigation, LLC, against Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”), the American Dental Association (“ADA”), and the American Association of Orthodontists (“AAO”). The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California, alleges that the Defendants engaged in a multi-year coordinated and illegal conspiracy to eliminate their most serious market competitor to protect their industry dominance at the expense of consumers’ ability to access effective, affordable, and proven orthodontic care. This lawsuit arises from evidence described in the complaint that the Defendants colluded to drive SmileDirectClub, a leading provider of affordable and effective telehealth-based orthodontic solutions, out of business. Align initially invested tens of millions of dollars in SmileDirectClub and supported its business model as an investor, board member, lender, and manufacturer. All that changed, however, after SmileDirectClub rejected Align’s proposed buyout bid and an arbitrator later forced Align out of the company entirely for improperly using its access to confidential and proprietary SmileDirectClub information to try to copy SmileDirectClub’s business. The complaint explains how Align, no longer able to profit off of SmileDirectClub’s growth, turned to colluding with the ADA and AAO on a years-long campaign to destroy SmileDirectClub. Despite SmileDirectClub’s high customer satisfaction ratings and proven track record of offering effective care, the Defendants’ coordinated actions described in the complaint ultimately required the company to cease operations, resulting in fewer choices and higher costs for consumers. Evidence Of Anti-Competitive Behavior SmileDirectClub’s innovative model disrupted the orthodontic industry and threatened the financial interests of the Defendants by offering affordable, effective, and accessible clear aligner treatment, with clinical supervision and approval by state-licensed dentists and orthodontists on a fully remote basis, thereby doing away with the need for in-office visits and eliminating key barriers of cost and geography for millions of consumers. As detailed in the complaint, Align was initially attracted to this new model, investing $59.5 million for a 19% ownership stake in SmileDirectClub and becoming the company’s exclusive third-party supplier of clear aligners. This partnership granted Align extensive access to SmileDirectClub’s confidential business information, as well as a seat on its board of directors. But as the lawsuit explains, after SmileDirectClub rejected Align’s $1.5 billion buyout offer, Align instead used the confidential information it had learned from SmileDirectClub and opened a series of copycat “Scan Shops” modeled directly on SmileDirectClub’s innovative SmileShops. SmileDirectClub brought an arbitration against Align because of Align’s violation of the restrictive covenants it had previously agreed to, and the arbitrator ruled in SmileDirectClub’s favor in early 2019. The ruling ordered Align to divest its stake in SmileDirectClub at a steep discount, costing Align hundreds of millions of dollars. The arbitrator also enjoined Align from opening competing stores until August 2022. At this point, the complaint alleges that Align pivoted and launched its new strategy to eliminate SmileDirectClub as a competitor and secure a monopoly in the clear aligner market. The complaint details allegations as to how Align worked in concert with the ADA and AAO to spread false and misleading claims about SmileDirectClub’s safety and efficacy to damage its reputation with consumers and industry professionals, filed baseless complaints with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and leveraged exclusive agreements with dental support organizations - while also interfering with other third-party relationships - to block SmileDirectClub from accessing vital market opportunities. According to the lawsuit, these actions represented a calculated and coordinated effort by the Defendants to stifle competition and innovation in orthodontic care as part of their conspiracy to monopolize the industry and prevent consumers from accessing additional proven treatment options at more affordable prices. The lawsuit also shows how these actions directly contradicted the positions two of the conspirators—Align and the ADA—had taken up until the point when Align’s efforts to buy or copy SmileDirectClub failed. As the lawsuit explains, prior to embarking on the conspiracy, Align’s own CEO had forcefully debunked the exact same false assertions about SmileDirectClub’s services that Align and its coconspirators would repeatedly promote once Align shifted from trying to copy or buy SmileDirectClub to trying to destroy it. Similarly, as the lawsuit shows, the ADA expressly supported and endorsed “asynchronous” teledentistry (i.e., dentists treating patients without having to meet with them live) for years, only to reverse course right when it began conspiring with Align to falsely denigrate SmileDirectClub’s business model. Consumer Impact The alleged actions of Align, the ADA, and the AAO significantly reduced competition, requiring consumers to pay higher prices for orthodontic treatment while limiting their access to proven and less expensive alternative solutions. Before its bankruptcy, SmileDirectClub provided millions of consumers with an affordable and effective telehealth solution for clear aligner treatment, receiving high customer satisfaction ratings and helping those who used the company’s products achieve successful outcomes. Despite its effectiveness and proven product quality, the filing explains that SmileDirectClub was forced into bankruptcy and ceased operations in 2023 as a result of the Defendants’ systematic anticompetitive actions. The Plaintiff in this case, CDS Litigation, LLC, has the right to pursue litigation claims held by SmileDirectClub against the Defendants. ADA/AAO Involvement The filing describes the pivotal roles the ADA and the AAO played in the conspiracy to destroy SmileDirectClub, leveraging their positions as influential trade associations and active market participants to shield giant sponsors - like Align - and block disruption in the industry. The complaint alleges that the ADA and AAO participated in this monopolistic conspiracy by using their position as both market participants and powerful trade associations to preserve the profits and dominance of entrenched industry leaders and ensure that disruptive innovations – like SmileDirectClub’s affordable and accessible care model – could not succeed. About Susman Godfrey The lawsuit is being led by the team at Susman Godfrey that secured a $787.5 million settlement on behalf of Dominion Voting Systems in its defamation case against Fox News. “The filing alleges that Align Technology abused its market dominance to systematically crush competition and protect its monopoly at the expense of consumers,” said Stephen Shackelford, Partner at Susman Godfrey LLP . “According to the complaint, after Align was forced to give up its ownership interest in SmileDirectClub, it suddenly changed its tune as to SmileDirectClub’s model and conspired with the ADA and AAO to spread falsehoods, disrupt SmileDirectClub’s business relationships, and block its access to essential equipment and partnerships. Align’s conduct alleged in the complaint was anticompetitive, calculated, and illegal. The allegations in the complaint show how the entrenched and powerful incumbents in Big Dentistry manipulated the system to collude against a revolutionary and otherwise successful competitor, restrict affordable and effective options for consumers, and inflict lasting reputational damage through their dissemination of demonstrably false claims.” “As explained in the complaint, the Defendants didn’t just target their main competitor - they targeted the millions of consumers who stood to benefit from the affordable and accessible orthodontic care the competitor offered. The effectiveness of SmileDirectClub’s model and products threatened the Defendants’ market and financial interests, who, according to the filing, conspired to destroy the company rather than compete with them fairly,” said Davida Brook, Partner at Susman Godfrey LLP . “This complaint presents a textbook example of how dominant players collude to maintain market power, stifle competition, and harm consumers.” Susman Godfrey LLP is a leading national trial firm with an unmatched track record in high-stakes litigation. The firm has earned recognition as a fearless advocate for fairness, representing clients seeking justice against entrenched industry leaders. About Benesch Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff joins Susman Godfrey as co-counsel and is being led by a team that has extensive experience representing SmileDirectClub. “Having previously litigated and won against Align, we are all too familiar with the sort of abusive anticompetitive acts alleged in the Complaint against Align and other dominant players in the traditional dental market. SmileDirectClub pioneered the use of teledentistry to advance oral care with over 2 million satisfied customers, and the Complaint details the astonishing tactics the Defendants devised to run SmileDirectClub out of business,” said David Rammelt, a Partner at Benesch and Co-Chair of its Litigation Group. Benesch’s award-winning Litigation Practice Group has secured multibillion-dollar wins for plaintiffs and defendants in precedent-setting cases. An Am Law 200 firm, Benesch is nationally recognized by Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, and Best Law Firms “Best Lawyers” for earning a place of distinction representing mid-size to Fortune 100 companies in high-stakes litigation and jury trials across the country. Founded in 1938, Benesch has grown to more than 400 attorneys across six U.S. offices. Over the last five years, Benesch’s Litigation Practice Group has expanded by 40% to more than 170 attorneys, making it among the fastest-growing practices in the country. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223208613/en/ Jeremy Adler,jeremy@uplandworkshop.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: LEGAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HEALTH DENTAL SOURCE: Susman Godfrey LLP Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/23/2024 02:30 PM/DISC: 12/23/2024 02:30 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223208613/en
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