Title: Today's Gold Price! Major Retailers Experience Changes in Gold Price, Market Overview Shows Downward TrendIn a case that has sparked outrage and renewed discussions about race, justice, and accountability in the United States, a former U.S. Marine has been acquitted by a jury in the choking death of an African American man. The incident, which took place in a crowded street on a summer evening, resulted in the tragic and unnecessary loss of life.
BERLIN (AP) — Harry Kane scored a hat trick including two penalties for Bayern Munich to beat Augsburg 3-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday. The win stretched Bayern’s lead to eight points ahead of the rest of the 11th round, and Kane took his goals tally to a league-leading 14. The England forward is the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the Bundesliga in what was his 43rd game. However, coach Vincent Kompany should be concerned by his team’s ongoing difficulty of scoring in matches it dominates. Bayern previously defeated St. Pauli and Benfica only 1-0. Kompany’s team had to wait until stoppage time before Kane sealed the result with his second penalty. Two minutes later, Kane scored with a header after controlling Leon Goretzka's cross with his first touch for a flattering scoreline. “We had to be patient,” Kane said. “And at halftime that’s what we said, to keep doing what we’re doing. We had a few chances in the first half and we just had to be a bit more clinical and obviously, thankfully, we got the penalty to kind of open the game up.” Mads Pedersen was penalized for handball following a VAR review and Kane duly broke the deadlock in the 63rd. Bayern continued as before with 80% possession, but had to wait for Keven Schlotterbeck to be penalized through VAR for a foul on Kane. Kane sealed the result in the third minute of stoppage time and there was still time for him to grab another. It’s Bayern’s seventh consecutive win without conceding a goal since it conceded four at Barcelona (4-1) on Oct. 23 in the Champions League. “You can see now that we have a solid defense and that's the basis, also in games like today's,” Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich said. “When it's a game of patience, then it's important for us to know that sometimes one goal will have to do. Like today we added two more before the finish, but in the end you only need to score one more than the opponent.” Bayern next hosts Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, then Borussia Dortmund away in the Bundesliga next weekend, before defending champion Bayer Leverkusen visits in the third round of the German Cup. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerFor those who gaze upon the sculpture, it serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a tribute to those who have suffered unimaginable loss and yet still find the strength to carry on. It is a testament to the power of art to capture the complexities of the human experience and offer a glimpse of healing and redemption.
In addition to promoting water conservation, the new tax reform also aims to better manage water resources in Shandong Province. The revenue generated from the water resource fees will be allocated to water infrastructure projects, water quality monitoring, and other initiatives to ensure the sustainable use of water resources. This investment in water management will not only benefit the environment but also support the long-term development and prosperity of the region.Dana Hull | (TNS) Bloomberg News Jared Birchall, Elon Musk’s money manager and the head of his family office, is listed as the chief executive officer. Jehn Balajadia, a longtime Musk aide who has worked at SpaceX and the Boring Co., is named as an official contact. Related Articles National Politics | Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus National Politics | Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action National Politics | A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own National Politics | President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America’s tallest peak National Politics | Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use But they’re not connected to Musk’s new technology venture, or the political operation that’s endeared him to Donald Trump. Instead, they’re tied to the billionaire’s new Montessori school outside Bastrop, Texas, called Ad Astra, according to documents filed with state authorities and obtained via a Texas Public Information Act request. The world’s richest person oversees an overlapping empire of six companies — or seven, if you include his political action committee. Alongside rockets, electric cars, brain implants, social media and the next Trump administration, he is increasingly focused on education, spanning preschool to college. One part of his endeavor was revealed last year, when Bloomberg News reported that his foundation had set aside roughly $100 million to create a technology-focused primary and secondary school in Austin, with eventual plans for a university. An additional $137 million in cash and stock was allotted last year, according to the most recent tax filing for the Musk Foundation. Ad Astra is closer to fruition. The state documents show Texas authorities issued an initial permit last month, clearing the way for the center to operate with as many as 21 pupils. Ad Astra’s website says it’s “currently open to all children ages 3 to 9.” The school’s account on X includes job postings for an assistant teacher for preschool and kindergarten and an assistant teacher for students ages 6 to 9. To run the school, Ad Astra is partnering with a company that has experience with billionaires: Xplor Education, which developed Hala Kahiki Montessori school in Lanai, Hawaii, the island 98% owned by Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison. Ad Astra sits on a highway outside Bastrop, a bedroom community about 30 miles from Austin and part of a region that’s home to several of Musk’s businesses. On a visit during a recent weekday morning, there was a single Toyota Prius in the parking lot and no one answered the door at the white building with a gray metal roof. The school’s main entrance was blocked by a gate, and there was no sign of any children on the grounds. But what information there is about Ad Astra makes it sound like a fairly typical, if high-end, Montessori preschool. The proposed schedule includes “thematic, STEM-based activities and projects” as well as outdoor play and nap time. A sample snack calendar features carrots and hummus. While Birchall’s and Balajadia’s names appear in the application, it isn’t clear that they’ll have substantive roles at the school once it’s operational. Musk, Birchall and Balajadia didn’t respond to emailed questions. A phone call and email to the school went unanswered. Access to high quality, affordable childcare is a huge issue for working parents across the country, and tends to be an especially vexing problem in rural areas like Bastrop. Many families live in “childcare deserts” where there is either not a facility or there isn’t an available slot. Opening Ad Astra gives Musk a chance to showcase his vision for education, and his support for the hands-on learning and problem solving that are a hallmark of his industrial companies. His public comments about learning frequently overlap with cultural concerns popular among conservatives and the Make America Great Again crowd, often focusing on what he sees as young minds being indoctrinated by teachers spewing left-wing propaganda. He has railed against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and in August posted that “a lot of schools are teaching white boys to hate themselves.” Musk’s educational interests dovetail with his new role as Trump’s “first buddy.” The billionaire has pitched a role for himself that he — and now the incoming Trump administration — call “DOGE,” or the Department of Government Efficiency. Though it’s not an actual department, DOGE now posts on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. “The Department of Education spent over $1 billion promoting DEI in America’s schools,” the account posted Dec. 12. Back in Texas, Bastrop is quickly becoming a key Musk point of interest. The Boring Co., his tunneling venture, is based in an unincorporated area there. Across the road, SpaceX produces Starlink satellites at a 500,000-square-foot (46,000-square-meter) facility. Nearby, X is constructing a building for trust and safety workers. Musk employees, as well as the general public, can grab snacks at the Boring Bodega, a convenience store housed within Musk’s Hyperloop Plaza, which also contains a bar, candy shop and hair salon. Ad Astra is just a five-minute drive away. It seems to have been designed with the children of Musk’s employees — if not Musk’s own offspring — in mind. Musk has fathered at least 12 children, six of them in the last five years. “Ad Astra’s mission is to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” reads the school’s website. A job posting on the website of the Montessori Institute of North Texas says “While their parents support the breakthroughs that expand the realm of human possibility, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide.” The school has hired an executive director, according to documents Bloomberg obtained from Texas Health and Human Services. Ad Astra is located on 40 acres of land, according to the documents, which said a 4,000-square-foot house would be remodeled for the preschool. It isn’t uncommon for entrepreneurs to take an interest in education, according to Bill Gormley, a professor emeritus at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University who studies early childhood education. Charles Butt, the chairman of the Texas-based H-E-B grocery chain, has made public education a focus of his philanthropy. Along with other business and community leaders, Butt founded “Raise Your Hand Texas,” which advocates on school funding, teacher workforce and retention issues and fully funding pre-kindergarten. “Musk is not the only entrepreneur to recognize the value of preschool for Texas workers,” Gormley said. “A lot of politicians and business people get enthusiastic about education in general — and preschool in particular — because they salivate at the prospect of a better workforce.” Musk spent much of October actively campaigning for Trump’s presidential effort, becoming the most prolific donor of the election cycle. He poured at least $274 million into political groups in 2024, including $238 million to America PAC, the political action committee he founded. While the vast majority of money raised by America PAC came from Musk himself, it also had support from other donors. Betsy DeVos, who served as education secretary in Trump’s first term, donated $250,000, federal filings show. The Department of Education is already in the new administration’s cross hairs. Trump campaigned on the idea of disbanding the department and dismantling diversity initiatives, and he has also taken aim at transgender rights. “Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we’re doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in the world of work,” Trump wrote in Agenda 47, his campaign platform. Musk has three children with the musician Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis, who in the past was actively involved at Neuralink, his brain machine interface company. All are under the age of five. Musk took X, his son with Grimes, with him on a recent trip to Capitol Hill. After his visit, he shared a graphic that showed the growth of administrators in America’s public schools since 2000. Musk is a fan of hands-on education. During a Tesla earnings call in 2018, he talked about the need for more electricians as the electric-car maker scaled up the energy side of its business. On the Joe Rogan podcast in 2020, Musk said that “too many smart people go into finance and law.” “I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands and we need electricians and plumbers and carpenters,” Musk said while campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania in October. “That’s a lot more important than having incremental political science majors.” Ad Astra’s website says the cost of tuition will be initially subsidized, but in future years “tuition will be in line with local private schools that include an extended day program.” “I do think we need significant reform in education,” Musk said at a separate Trump campaign event. “The priority should be to teach kids skills that they will find useful later in life, and to leave any sort of social propaganda out of the classroom.” With assistance from Sophie Alexander and Kara Carlson. ©2024 Bloomberg News. Visit at bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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Wang Chuqin's rise to the top of the table tennis world has been nothing short of spectacular. From a young age, he showed immense talent and dedication to the sport, and his hard work has paid off in a big way. His aggressive style of play, coupled with his exceptional speed and precision, has made him a formidable opponent for anyone who dares to challenge him.Long-Term Support Linux Kernels December 2024 As expected, the recently released Linux 6.12 will be the next Long-Term Support (LTS) version of the Linux kernel , according to Greg Kroah-Hartman, Linux kernel stable maintainer. This new LTS kernel comes with many useful new features, the most significant being the inclusion of real-time support in the mainline kernel, which -- after 20 years of work -- dramatically improves the performance of real-time applications. Also: 5 first-rate Linux distros for power users (or anyone seeking a challenge) Other noteworthy additions include a new extensible scheduler, sched_ext , which leverages eBPF in kernel virtualization technology and grants users more control over process scheduling and prioritization. In addition, 6.12 is giving us QR error codes for Linux's kernel and the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) panic screens. This makes debugging Linux failures much easier than navigating a flood of text error messages. Linux kernels used to have a six-year lifespan . This was cut to two because people were not using the older kernels. In addition, maintaining older kernels wasn't easy, and Linux code maintainers were burning out. Linux 6.12's selection came as no surprise because, in recent years, the last kernel release of the year is usually selected as the next LTS kernel. This version will receive extended maintenance and security updates for at least two years. It's not just the timing, though. Long-term kernels are selected based on factors such as major new features, popular commercial distribution needs, device manufacturer demand, maintainer workload, and availability. If there's a lot of interest in it, an LTS kernel's lifespan may also last longer than two years. Security updates are a big reason to use LTS kernels. According to Jonathan Corbet, Linux kernel developer and LWN editor-in-chief, "In the kernel, just about any bug, if you're clever enough, can be exploitable to compromise the system. The kernel is in a unique spot in the system ... it turns a lot of ordinary bugs into vulnerabilities." Because of this, the LTS kernels are updated almost weekly. According to leading Linux developers, the best way to run a truly secure Linux kernel is to run an LTS kernel. As new security issues are patched, they're immediately ported into the LTS kernels. Also: 29 gift ideas for your favorite open-source fan Despite all these patches, LTS kernels prioritize stability over new features. They receive critical bug fixes and security patches without introducing potentially disruptive changes. This makes them ideal for servers, embedded systems, or any system that requires long-term stability. Some users, especially those who prefer using the same Linux distribution for not mere years but a decade or more, want more than a two-year support window. For them, some Linux distributors offer extended support for the LTS kernels. For example, Ubuntu offers Legacy Support for up to 12 years . For example, if you want to run the latest LTS Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 24.04 , until 2036, you can. In addition, OpenELA still supports -- for now -- the long-out-of-date but popular Linux 4.14 kernel . I recommend that most people run a Linux distribution based on an LTS kernel. It's simply safer that way. The best Linux laptops for consumers and developers Want to save your aging computer? Try these 5 Linux distributions The best distros for beginners How to enable Linux on your Chromebook (and why you should)
In recent years, Brazilian footballer Oscar has been a topic of heated discussion and controversy among fans and media alike. His decision to leave European football powerhouse Chelsea for the Chinese Super League was met with widespread criticism and accusations of lacking ambition and drive. Many mocked him for choosing money over prestige, questioning his commitment to the sport and his own career. However, as Oscar bids farewell to China after eight years and a staggering 16 billion yuan earned, his journey in the Middle Kingdom has been a lesson in resilience, adaptability, and ultimately, success.COSTCO has unveiled a raft of changes to its stores in 2025, sparking a mixed reaction among customers. There are three big adjustments coming to the retail giant next year, with some designed to bolster its offerings while others will be brought in to streamline consumers’ experience in stores. Firstly, Costco is rumored to be bringing back Coca-Cola to its soda fountains sometime next year, according to a post on social media . A user on Reddit said: “Good news for my fellow Costco-going [diet] coke enjoyers. My well-placed source said early 2025.” Though the company used to sell Coca-Cola products in its food court, it stopped doing so in 2013. Currently, Pepsi is being served in Costco food courts. Read more on Costco The Reddit post sparked excitement from other users, with many Coke fans overjoyed at the drink’s return. Costco stopped stocking Coke in its fountains 11 years ago after a dispute over distribution costs, according to Business Insider , and has stocked Pepsi products ever since. But the change is likely to be gradual, after the initial changeover from Coke to Pepsi was a slow process. LAYOUT CHANGE Secondly, Costco is expected to stop stocking books all year round. Most read in Money The policy shift, first reported by The New York Times , will come into force in January 2025. Costco executives said books will only be sold between September and December, causing outrage among bookworms. Members of the senior leadership team said books may appear in certain stores from time to time, but that they would not be there throughout the year. Costco chiefs have already removed books from shelves in stores in Alaska and Hawaii , but the policy will be rolled out nationwide. But, a report in Publisher’s Weekly suggests that books will be sold all year round at 100 stores. MEMBERSHIP SCANNERS Thirdly, Costco shoppers will face another major change in 2025 after the wholesaler decided to install scanners at the front of warehouses. Membership scanners were first rolled out earlier this year in a bid to stop non-members from abusing the benefits of a subscription. Rather than just show their card to a staffer, shoppers must now put it under a machine to verify their identity. This policy will be continued to be rolled out to stores in 2025. The change has led to a bunch of unintended consequences. Customers said they were “liking your company less” while others have voiced outrage at long lines in front of stores. The U.S. Sun has extensively reported how members reportedly had to wait in freezing temperatures outside warehouses before scanning their cards. Shoppers felt particularly angered as they believed retail chiefs were treating members like criminals . Read More on The US Sun The U.S. Sun reports on all things Costco, including how bosses hiked the price of a membership for the first time in seven years earlier this year. A standard subscription now costs $65 instead of $60. Costco has unveiled membership scanners at its store entrances. In August 2024, the retailer released a statement about the scanners on its website . "Over the coming months, membership scanning devices will be used at the entrance door of your local warehouse," it wrote. "Once deployed, prior to entering, all members must scan their physical or digital membership card by placing the barcode or QR Code against the scanner. "Guests must also be accompanied by a valid member for entry. "If you have any questions or concerns, there will always be an attendant at the door to assist you! "If your membership is inactive, expired, or you would like to sign up for a new membership, the attendant will ask that you stop by the membership counter prior to entering the warehouse to shop. "Additionally, if your membership card does not have a photo, please be prepared to show your valid photo ID. "We encourage you to stop by the membership counter to have a photo taken to have on your card."In conclusion, the choice of "贪、斗、骗" as Taiwan's representative characters for 2024 offers a sobering reflection of the social upheaval and moral crisis facing the island. It is a call to action for all Taiwanese citizens to work together towards a more inclusive, transparent, and ethical society that upholds the values of integrity, unity, and trust. Only by confronting the negative forces of greed, strife, and deceit can Taiwan pave the way for a brighter and more harmonious future.
Kroger stock hits 52-week high at $60.35 amid robust growthNorthwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) has launched a new minor in artificial intelligence (AI) and media, a statement said Monday. The new minor allows students to conduct scientific data analyses, apply data science skills to communication and media studies, and critically evaluate the ethical and social implications of AI in the media landscape. Combining both scientific and humanistic approaches, the programme addresses critical skills required in media-related fields, including AI tools for media design, data journalism, digital ethics, automated journalism, and strategic communication. All courses for the minor will be offered by NU-Q, with potential courses available at other Education City universities for cross-registration. "With AI transforming the media landscape, our new minor empowers students to critically engage with these technological developments while maintaining a robust ethical foundation,” said dean Marwan M Kraidy. Designed by a multidisciplinary team of faculty with expertise in AI and media, the minor features courses such as 'AI and Machine Learning', 'AI Tools for Digital Media Design,' 'Digital Media Ethics,' 'Automated Journalism,' 'AI and Cyberpolitics,' 'GenAI and Natural Language Processing in Media Innovation,' and 'Datafication and Society.' The curriculum is structured to support students with understanding AI’s technical aspects alongside its social, cultural, and ethical dimensions. The programme leverages faculty expertise in areas such as AI deepfakes and disinformation, and digital media ethics. Associate dean for education S Venus Jin, said: “The AI and Media minor equips students with essential skills and also encourages them to think critically about the broader social impact of AI in media,” said Jin. A unique feature of the minor is its interdisciplinary nature, allowing students to choose from courses across multiple disciplines, such as communication, journalism, strategic communication, and liberal arts. Alongside the AI and Media minor, students at NU-Q can choose from a range of other minors, including Film and Design, Strategic Communication, Middle East Studies, Africana Studies, and Media and Politics, the statement added. Related Story Qatar Foundation edutainment show to host special event celebrating Qatar National Day Three days of world-class racing and entertainment
Evans' return in Avengers 5 will undoubtedly add a new layer of excitement and nostalgia to the ever-expanding universe of Marvel superheroes. Fans have been speculating about how the storyline will incorporate Captain America's comeback and how it will impact the Avengers team dynamics.The NBA, already recognised as one of the most popular sports leagues globally, has seen a major surge in popularity in the UK in recent years, with fans burning the midnight oil to catch all the action and cheer on their favourite teams. This growing enthusiasm is reflected in increasing viewership numbers, engagement on social media and participation in local basketball leagues, showcasing the sport's expanding influence across the country. The NBA's efforts to reach international audiences through various broadcasts and events are also contributing to this trend, making basketball a beloved pastime for a new generation of UK fans. Here, Sports Mole will provide a breakdown of how basketball followers in the UK can watch all the action from the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season, which tips off on October 22, 2024 and runs until April 13, 2025. TNT Sports announced a multi-year partnership with the NBA in October last year, marking its return to the channel after a five-season stint with Sky Sports and limited coverage on the BBC. Under this agreement, TNT Sports will broadcast 250 live games, featuring at least nine matches each week during the regular season, along with the major league events such as select games from the Emirates NBA Cup (formerly known as the NBA Play-In Tournament), the NBA Playoffs, the NBA Finals and the NBA All-Star festivities. Additionally, TNT Sports will broadcast over 40 weekend games as part of 'NBA Saturdays and NBA Sundays'. TNT Sports can be accessed on all major television platforms, including BT TV, Sky and Virgin Media. BT Sport subscribers can watch and enjoy TNT Sports seamlessly, as no additional steps are required to access the content. In the UK, discovery+ serves as the streaming hub for TNT Sports, allowing fans to access a subscription that encompasses TNT Sports, Eurosport and various other entertainment options all in one place. Customers with access to the BT Sport App can easily authenticate their accounts through discovery+, after which they can download the discovery+ app and enjoy all the NBA action during the upcoming 2024-25 season. The NBA League Pass subscription can be accessed through various platforms and is also available for purchase as an app via Apple, Google Play Store, the Amazon App Store and the NBA app across the UK. This app allows users to watch every game live at the touch of a button, and it also provides the option to view game recaps or watch the full game right after it concludes on a wide range of devices. In the UK, basketball fans can subscribe to the NBA League Pass for £109.99 for the entire season at once, or you can opt for a month-on-month subscription at £16.99 per month. This subscription grants you 24/7 access to NBA TV coverage and the ability to stream every game live or on-demand. If you wish to stream the NBA on two separate devices at the same time, the Premium League Pass will be required and is available for £149.99 per season or £21.99 per month. Alternatively, should you prefer to follow only your favourite team, you can choose the single-team League Pass for £112.50 per season. The NBA League Pass occasionally provides a free trial when you subscribe, though this is not a guaranteed feature. Some streaming services, however, do run their own limited-time promotional offers. For instance, Amazon Prime currently has a seven-day free trial available for customers who buy the NBA League Pass as part of their Prime membership. Simply log into your Prime account and navigate to the Prime Channel storefront to add the channel, and you will instantly receive a week-long free trial. All times BST There are a total of nine matches on the schedule until the end of next weekend and below you can check out how to watch the NBA on UK TV this week: Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks - (Ball Arena | November 26, 02:00) UK TV Rights: TNT Sports 3; discovery+ Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks - (Kaseya Center | November 27, 00:30) UK TV Rights: TNT Sports 1; discovery+ Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers - (Footprint Center | November 27, 03:00) UK TV Rights: TNT Sports 1; discovery+ Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Knicks - (Footprint Center | November 28, 00:30) UK TV Rights: TNT Sports 1; discovery+ Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - (Chase Center | November 28, 03:00) UK TV Rights: TNT Sports 1; discovery+ Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers - (Target Center | November 30, 00:30) UK TV Rights: TNT Sports 4; discovery+ Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - (crypto.com Arena | November 30, 03:00) UK TV Rights: TNT Sports 4; discovery+ Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks - (Spectrum Center | November 30, 23:00) UK TV Rights: TNT Sports 3; discovery+ Memphis Grizzlies vs. Indiana Pacers - (FedExForum | December 1, 20:30) UK TV Rights: TNT Sports 2; discovery+ There are two NBA Emirates Cup games on the schedule this week, starting with the Miami Heat Heat taking on the Milwaukee Bucks before Kevin Durant and the Suns play host to LeBron James ' Lakers. The standout fixture over the next week, though, is undoubtedly set to play out at the Chase Center on Thursday when the Oklahoma City Thunder arrive in California to face the Golden State Warriors in a top-of-the-table Western Conference showdown. All the matches throughout the 2024-25 NBA season will also be broadcast on NBA League Pass for UK viewers.
Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 17 options trades for Walmart WMT summing a total amount of $757,819. At the same time, our algo caught 3 for a total amount of 137,261. Expected Price Movements Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $80.0 to $100.0 for Walmart during the past quarter. Insights into Volume & Open Interest In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Walmart options trades today is 3538.65 with a total volume of 14,889.00. In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Walmart's big money trades within a strike price range of $80.0 to $100.0 over the last 30 days. Walmart Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days Significant Options Trades Detected: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume WMT CALL TRADE BULLISH 08/15/25 $8.5 $8.4 $8.5 $90.00 $231.2K 1.0K 282 WMT CALL SWEEP BULLISH 03/21/25 $13.7 $13.6 $13.7 $80.00 $78.0K 4.3K 61 WMT PUT TRADE BULLISH 09/19/25 $2.41 $2.33 $2.34 $80.00 $58.5K 1.6K 257 WMT CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $2.55 $2.44 $2.5 $90.00 $58.2K 23.2K 499 WMT PUT SWEEP BEARISH 03/21/25 $4.45 $4.35 $4.42 $92.50 $49.9K 2.2K 113 About Walmart Walmart serves as the preeminent retailer in the United States, with its strategy predicated on superior operating efficiency and offering the lowest priced goods to consumers to drive robust store traffic and product turnover. Walmart augmented its low-price business strategy by offering a convenient one-stop shopping destination with the opening of its first supercenter in 1988.Today, Walmart operates over 4,600 stores in the United States (5,200 including Sam's Club) and over 10,000 locations globally. Walmart generated over $440 billion in domestic namesake sales in fiscal 2024, with Sam's Club contributing another $86 billion to the company's top line. Internationally, Walmart generated $115 billion in sales. The retailer serves around 240 million customers globally each week. Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Walmart, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance. Present Market Standing of Walmart With a volume of 8,861,393, the price of WMT is up 2.58% at $92.68. RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold. Next earnings are expected to be released in 58 days. What Analysts Are Saying About Walmart In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $103.2. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Tigress Financial continues to hold a Buy rating for Walmart, targeting a price of $115. * An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on Walmart, maintaining a target price of $96. * An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $111. * An analyst from Stifel persists with their Hold rating on Walmart, maintaining a target price of $94. * An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Walmart, which currently sits at a price target of $100. Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Walmart with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.One of the key takeaways from the journalist's hint is the indication that Xbox is preparing to unleash a wave of new titles in the coming year. With the next generation of consoles well-established in the market, players have been eagerly awaiting news of what the future holds for Xbox and its lineup of exclusive games.Long-Term Support Linux Kernels December 2024 As expected, the recently released Linux 6.12 will be the next Long-Term Support (LTS) version of the Linux kernel , according to Greg Kroah-Hartman, Linux kernel stable maintainer. This new LTS kernel comes with many useful new features, the most significant being the inclusion of real-time support in the mainline kernel, which -- after 20 years of work -- dramatically improves the performance of real-time applications. Also: 5 first-rate Linux distros for power users (or anyone seeking a challenge) Other noteworthy additions include a new extensible scheduler, sched_ext , which leverages eBPF in kernel virtualization technology and grants users more control over process scheduling and prioritization. In addition, 6.12 is giving us QR error codes for Linux's kernel and the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) panic screens. This makes debugging Linux failures much easier than navigating a flood of text error messages. Linux kernels used to have a six-year lifespan . This was cut to two because people were not using the older kernels. In addition, maintaining older kernels wasn't easy, and Linux code maintainers were burning out. Linux 6.12's selection came as no surprise because, in recent years, the last kernel release of the year is usually selected as the next LTS kernel. This version will receive extended maintenance and security updates for at least two years. It's not just the timing, though. Long-term kernels are selected based on factors such as major new features, popular commercial distribution needs, device manufacturer demand, maintainer workload, and availability. If there's a lot of interest in it, an LTS kernel's lifespan may also last longer than two years. Security updates are a big reason to use LTS kernels. According to Jonathan Corbet, Linux kernel developer and LWN editor-in-chief, "In the kernel, just about any bug, if you're clever enough, can be exploitable to compromise the system. The kernel is in a unique spot in the system ... it turns a lot of ordinary bugs into vulnerabilities." Because of this, the LTS kernels are updated almost weekly. According to leading Linux developers, the best way to run a truly secure Linux kernel is to run an LTS kernel. As new security issues are patched, they're immediately ported into the LTS kernels. Also: 29 gift ideas for your favorite open-source fan Despite all these patches, LTS kernels prioritize stability over new features. They receive critical bug fixes and security patches without introducing potentially disruptive changes. This makes them ideal for servers, embedded systems, or any system that requires long-term stability. Some users, especially those who prefer using the same Linux distribution for not mere years but a decade or more, want more than a two-year support window. For them, some Linux distributors offer extended support for the LTS kernels. For example, Ubuntu offers Legacy Support for up to 12 years . For example, if you want to run the latest LTS Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 24.04 , until 2036, you can. In addition, OpenELA still supports -- for now -- the long-out-of-date but popular Linux 4.14 kernel . I recommend that most people run a Linux distribution based on an LTS kernel. It's simply safer that way. The best Linux laptops for consumers and developers Want to save your aging computer? Try these 5 Linux distributions The best distros for beginners How to enable Linux on your Chromebook (and why you should)Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don't buckle up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it finalized the rule, which also requires enhanced warnings when front seat belts aren't fastened. The agency estimates that the new rule will save 50 lives per year and prevent 500 injuries when fully in effect, according to a statement. The new rule will apply to passenger cars, trucks, buses except for school buses, and multipurpose vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds. Before the rule, seat belt warnings were required only for the driver's seat. Under the new rule, outboard front-seat passengers also must get a warning if they don't fasten their belts. Front-center seats will not get a warning because NHTSA found that it wouldn't be cost effective. The agency said most vehicles already have warnings for the outboard passenger seats. The rule also lengthens the duration of audio and visual warnings for the driver's seat. The front-seat rules are effective starting Sept. 1 of 2026. Rear passengers consistently use seat belts at a lower rate than front passengers, the agency says. In 2022, front belt use was just under 92%, while rear use dropped to about 82%. About half of automobile passengers who died in crashes two years ago weren’t wearing belts, according to NHTSA data. The seat belt rule is the second significant regulation to come from NHTSA in the past two months. In November the agency bolstered its five-star auto safety ratings to include driver assistance technologies and pedestrian protection. Safety advocates want the Department of Transportation , which includes NHTSA, to finish several more rules before the end of the Biden administration, because President-elect Donald Trump has said he’s against new government regulations. Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, urged the department to approve automatic emergency braking for heavy trucks and technology to prevent impaired driving.