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TikTok's obsession with matcha has appeared to create a shortage of the tea in Japan. TikTok's most popular tea brands appear to be hit hard. The smooth, bright green powder plays a central role in Japanese tea ceremonies, and while it takes only a few seconds to dissolve in water, it can take an . Matcha production has remained consistent, but sharp increases in demand driven by social media have created a strain on the industry, . Megumi Kanaike, manager of Simply Native, a tea shop in Sydney said that producers of the highest-quality matcha in Kyoto, Japan, recently increased prices by up to 40%, which is the first price hike in many years, according to . "You'll probably notice prices in cafés start to go up as well," she says. Kanaike's shop announced limits on online matcha purchases because of the shortage, she told the outlet earlier this month. "Several suppliers have told us they're pausing production and putting a stop on any future orders," she said. Marukyu Koyamaen, a brand that is often featured in popular "matcha haul" TikTok videos, shows that it is completely sold out of on its website. Zach Mangan, owner of a Brooklyn-based tea company, Kettl, told a. Marukyu Koyamaen representative told him the company did "roughly six months of sales in a little less than a month." Marukyu Koyamaen and TikTok did not immediately return requests for comment from Business Insider about the reported matcha shortage. TikTok influencers traveling to Japan to try the country's authentic matcha have also reported having a hard time finding it once they arrive. One TikTok video shows a sign at a Japanese matcha shop that says the shop sold too much in the summer months and "ran out of raw materials." "Due to the stricter purchase restrictions, the quantities available to our shop are now very low," the sign reads. "As a result, it should be extremely difficult to purchase matcha until next year's new tea harvest. This situation is the same in Kyoto, Tokyo, and everywhere else in Japan." Inside Japan, matcha consumption had been on a decline for the past few decades, with consumption rates dropping from 1,174 grams per household in 2001 to 844 grams in 2015, according to . In the US, sales of matcha have reached more than $10 billion in the last 25 years, according to the outlet. Some creators on "#matchatok" have also reported harassment and bullying from people on TikTok who blame their overconsumption and promotion of matcha for the ongoing shortage. One matcha creator called , with more than 62,000 followers, said in a video that her physician and her therapist told her to turn off TikTok comments because of all the negativity she has received. "Yes, there may be a matcha shortage for the brands that you like purchasing from, but that does not mean that all matcha is gone," she says in the video. Kithumini added in the video that she recently went to a café that was selling Marukyu Koyamaen matcha and that "even aside from that brand, there are so many good brands out there." "So many of y'all out there are making other people's matcha consumption your business," she says in the video. "No, that's just between that person's caffeine tolerance and their wallet, not you." Read the original article on
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ATLANTA (AP) — Deliberations are underway in Atlanta after a year of testimony in the gang and racketeering trial that originally included the rapper Young Thug. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * ATLANTA (AP) — Deliberations are underway in Atlanta after a year of testimony in the gang and racketeering trial that originally included the rapper Young Thug. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? ATLANTA (AP) — Deliberations are underway in Atlanta after a year of testimony in the gang and racketeering trial that originally included the rapper Young Thug. Jurors are considering whether to convict Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kendrick, who raps as Yak Gotti, on gang, murder, drug and gun charges. The original indictment charged 28 people with conspiring to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Opening statements in the trial for six of those defendants happened a year ago. Four of them, including Young Thug, pleaded guilty last month. The rapper was freed on probation. Stillwell and Kendrick rejected plea deals after more than a week of negotiations, and their lawyers chose not to present evidence or witnesses. Both seemed to be in good spirits Tuesday morning after closings wrapped the previous night. Kendrick was chatting and laughing with Stillwell and his lawyers before the jury arrived for instructions. Kendrick and Stillwell were charged in the 2015 killing of Donovan Thomas Jr., also known as “Big Nut,” in an Atlanta barbershop. Prosecutors painted Stillwell and Kendrick as members of a violent street called Young Slime Life, or YSL, co-founded in 2012 by Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams. During closings on Monday, they pointed to tattoos, song lyrics and social media posts they said proved members, including Stillwell, admitted to killing people in rival gangs. Prosecutors say Thomas was in a rival gang. Stillwell was also charged in the 2022 killing of Shymel Drinks, which prosecutors said was in retaliation for the killing of two YSL associates days earlier. Defense attorneys Doug Weinstein and Max Schardt said the state presented unreliable witnesses, weak evidence and cherry-picked lyrics and social media posts to push a false narrative about Stillwell, Kendrick and the members of YSL. Schardt, Stillwell’s attorney, reminded the jury that alleged YSL affiliates said during the trial that they had lied to police. Law enforcement played a “sick game” by promising they would escape long prison sentences if they said what police wanted them to say, Schardt said. He theorized that one of those witnesses could have killed Thomas. The truth is that their clients were just trying to escape poverty through music, Schardt said. “As a whole, we know the struggles that these communities have had,” Schardt said. “A sad, tacit acceptance that it’s either rap, prison or death.” Young Thug’s record label is also known as YSL, an acronym of Young Stoner Life. Kendrick was featured on two popular songs from the label’s compilation album Slime Language 2, “Take It to Trial” and “Slatty,” which prosecutors presented as evidence in the trial. Weinstein, Kendrick’s defense attorney, said during closings it was wrong for prosecutors to target the defendants for their music and lyrics. Prosecutor Simone Hylton disagreed, and said surveillance footage and phone evidence supported her case. “They have the audacity to think they can just brag about killing somebody and nobody’s gonna hold them accountable,” Hylton said. The trial had more than its fair share of delays. Jury selection took nearly 10 months, and Stillwell was stabbed last year at the Fulton County jail, which paused trial proceedings. Judge Paige Reese Whitaker took over after Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville was removed from the case in July because he had a meeting with prosecutors and a state witness without defense attorneys present. 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. Whitaker often lost patience with prosecutors over moves such as not sharing evidence with defense attorneys, once accusing them of “poor lawyering.” But the trial sped up under her watch. In October, four defendants, including Young Thug, pleaded guilty, with the rapper entering a non-negotiated or “blind” plea, meaning he didn’t have a deal worked out with prosecutors. Nine people charged in the indictment, including rapper Gunna, accepted plea deals before the trial began. Charges against 12 others are pending. Prosecutors dropped charges against one defendant after he was convicted of murder in an unrelated case. ___ Kramon is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Kramon on X: @charlottekramon Advertisement AdvertisementGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray was driving to the Arizona Cardinals' practice facility Wednesday when he realized that it had been almost exactly two years since he tore the ACL in his right knee in a game against the New England Patriots. Then another thought crossed his mind: It was the Patriots who were coming to town this Sunday for the first time since the injury. “Yeah, it’s a little weird,” Murray said with a wry grin. "I will try not to have that happen again.” The injury on Dec. 12, 2022, cost Murray roughly 11 months of his career, but he has been healthy this season. And now the Cardinals (6-7) are clinging to playoff hopes when they host the Patriots (3-10) on Sunday. Both teams have lost three straight games. The Patriots are coming off their bye week and haven't played since a 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 1. The Cardinals are trying to move past a brutal 30-18 loss to NFC West rival Seattle which knocked them into a tie for last place in the tightly packed division. Murray is coming off one of his worst games since the injury, throwing two interceptions that each eventually lead to touchdowns for Seattle. It was a rare blemish on an otherwise solid season — he has thrown for 2,862 yards, 15 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
10 notable books of 2024, from Sarah J. Maas to Melania TrumpFormer Vice President and 2023 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has hosted his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi at his residence in Adamawa State. Following the former Governor Anambra State visit, Atiku took to his social media page on Saturday, November 30 to share videos of their meeting. reports that the video featured the two leaders, alongside others seated together at a dining table, ready to have their meal. Sharing the video, Atiku wrote, “It is breakfast time with my friend, #PeterObi, in the ‘Land of Beauty.'” It would be recalled this is not their first meeting after the 2023 election, as the two met earlier this year. Obi had similarly visited the former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, and the former President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, at their homes in Abuja in May. The gathering indicates a cordial relationship between the two political figures despite their differing platforms during the last election. Speculations have emerged the duo may be strategizing against the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead 2027 general elections.
Biden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker pausedThe Democratic Alliance (DA) and Patriotic Alliance (PA) have condemned the actions of a woman caught on camera causing a disturbance and making racist comments on a FlySafair flight. The incident occurred on Boxing Day, December 26, during a flight from Durban to Cape Town. Watch the video of the the SABC employee causing a disruption on a FlySafair flight Arrest South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe told The Citizen the woman identified as South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) was arrested and charged in terms of the Civil Aviation Act No 13 of 2009 for disruptive and riotous behaviour on board an aircraft in service. “The captain of the aircraft indicated that the female passenger, who was highly inebriated, displayed disruptive and riotous behaviour while the aircraft was in service (airborne) and demanded to be served with alcohol. “The passenger was positively identified by the captain. During police intervention, the passenger continued to display riotous behaviour by insulting SAPS members and threatened to sue them,” Mathe said. Mathe said the case docket was presented to the Prosecutor on the 27th December 2024 for first appearance. “The case was temporarily withdrawn pending further investigation and addition additional charges.” ALSO READ: WATCH: Woman accused of causing chaos on FlySafair flight identified as SABC employee ‘Racism’ The video of the SABC employee identified as 43-year-old Nobuntu Mkhize went viral on social media making racist comments. “You’re a coloured from Mitchells Plain, all these gold rings but no degree. Right now when we land, I’m going to take an Uber home. You don’t even have a [driving] licence. You don’t even have a car.” On Saturday, the SABC condemned the incident saying it would address the matter through “relevant channels in line with its internal procedures” to engage with the employee. The broadcaster dismissed claims that the incident would be aired on SABC News, following threats made by Mkhize during the altercation. Mkhize told News24 that she was not drunk during the flight and claimed she was discriminated against and planned to sue the FlySafair and the police. The Citizen has contacted Mkhize for comment. This will be added into the story once received. Human rights complaint On Sunday, Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene said Mkhize’s remarks targeting members of the coloured community “undermine the spirit of unity, dignity and respect that our Constitution seeks to uphold.” “Racism, irrespective of its source, has no place in South Africa. As a nation that has endured the scars of racial injustice, we must remain vigilant in rejecting all forms of discrimination. No individual, regardless of their position or background, is above the law. “The Patriotic Alliance will lodge a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and follow the matter closely to ensure that justice is served. We also urge the SABC to “take firm and decisive action to address this incident”. ALSO READ: Aviation conference explores safety and security in industry [Video] ‘Behaviour’ DA Western Cape leader Tertius Simmers said” this sort of behaviour has no place in a democratic society.” “During the heated altercation, a passenger reportedly hurled racial remarks against a member of the Coloured community. With the DA’s ethos firmly based on diversity and fairness to all, we stand in solidarity with the victim. Our unwavering commitment to equality is our drive to fight for an inclusive society where all citizens are treated with dignity and respect.” ‘Embarrassing’ The African National Congress (ANC) also reacted to the incident after the woman could be heard saying, “I’m an ANC b**ch” in one of the clips. The party said it had noted with “disgust and disdain” the woman’s behaviour “while invoking the name of the ANC as if to justify” her unruly behaviour. “The ANC categorically distances itself from such behaviour, which is contrary to the values and principles of our movement. “Regardless of whether this individual is a member of the ANC, we unequivocally state that no person has the right to behave in such an unacceptable manner, and certainly not while misusing the good name of the ANC,” party spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said. Bhengu-Motsiri indicated that the ANC would probe to find out whether the woman had party membership. “Even if it is confirmed that she is a member, her conduct is inexcusable and deeply embarrassing.” ‘Banned’ Meanwhile, FlySafair has stated that the woman would be banned from all future flights. “We are implementing measures to ensure she does not fly with us again,” the airline said in a post on X. NOW READ: ‘No immediate threat to operations. We will fly as normal’, says FlySafairImran Khan asks PTI supporters to 'fight until last ball is bowled'
The Federal Government, on Tuesday in Akure, Ondo State capital, commenced the Nigeria Verbal and Social Autopsy Study to provide insights into the causes of under-five and maternal deaths in the state. It was gathered that the project which is being carried out by the two government agencies, the National Population Commission and the Federal Ministry of Health, would be taking place in 13 of the 18 local government areas of the state. The LGs selected for the project include Akoko North-East, Akoko South-West, Owo, Akure South, Ile-Oluji/ Oke-Igbo, Ondo West, Idanre, Odigbo, Ifedore, Ese-Odo, Okitipupa, Irele and Ilaje. Speaking on the development, the National Commissioner of the NPC, Mr Ayodeji Ajayi, explained that the study was a data collection on an important health initiative that would have a lasting impact on the well-being of mothers and children across the state. Represented by the Ondo State Director of NPC, Mrs Olayinka Chijioke, the national director stated that the study will collect essential data on both maternal and child mortality, focusing on the social and health-related factors to the tragic losses. Related News NOA, NPC commence birth registration in Gombe NPC seeks improved death records to clean up voter register NPC awaiting President’s nod for census – Commissioner He said, “This round of VASA study builds on previous efforts from 2014 and 2019, which provided valuable information that helped shape health policies and interventions aimed at reducing preventable deaths. “The study is a follow-up to the 2023-2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey that was concluded in May this year. We will be going back to the NDHS households to ask for information that will help the government understand and plan to address the biomedical and social causes of death of children under age five and women of reproductive age. “This information will empower decision-makers to address the underlying issues that lead to these deaths and will ultimately inform policies aimed at improving maternal and child health in the state and beyond. They were done in Ekiti State and they are now in Osun State after which they will come to Ondo State. “Our trained data collectors will visit households to conduct interviews with family members, gathering information that will help us understand the circumstances surrounding maternal and child deaths.” The NPC boss, who sought the cooperation and support of every individual and community including traditional rulers in ensuring the success of the survey, called on leaders in various communities to lend their voices in support of the study and encourage their communities to welcome the interviewers and participate fully in the process.Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in First Financial Bankshares, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FFIN – Free Report ) by 3.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,701,180 shares of the bank’s stock after acquiring an additional 62,538 shares during the quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. owned about 1.19% of First Financial Bankshares worth $62,961,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Strategic Financial Concepts LLC boosted its holdings in shares of First Financial Bankshares by 3,632.9% during the 2nd quarter. Strategic Financial Concepts LLC now owns 2,992,894 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $884,000 after buying an additional 2,912,718 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its position in First Financial Bankshares by 5.4% during the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,556,205 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $75,482,000 after acquiring an additional 130,361 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its stake in First Financial Bankshares by 1.1% during the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,375,856 shares of the bank’s stock worth $40,629,000 after acquiring an additional 15,473 shares in the last quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC grew its holdings in First Financial Bankshares by 37.5% in the third quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 613,381 shares of the bank’s stock worth $22,701,000 after purchasing an additional 167,433 shares during the period. Finally, Mutual of America Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of First Financial Bankshares by 43.2% during the third quarter. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC now owns 393,902 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $14,578,000 after purchasing an additional 118,830 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 69.78% of the company’s stock. First Financial Bankshares Stock Down 0.8 % FFIN opened at $41.68 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.74 and a beta of 0.78. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $38.62 and a 200-day moving average price of $34.92. First Financial Bankshares, Inc. has a twelve month low of $25.99 and a twelve month high of $44.66. First Financial Bankshares Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 13th will be issued a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.73%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 13th. First Financial Bankshares’s dividend payout ratio is 49.66%. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have issued reports on FFIN. Stephens lifted their price objective on First Financial Bankshares from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 18th. Hovde Group increased their target price on First Financial Bankshares from $34.50 to $40.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Monday, October 21st. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their price target on First Financial Bankshares from $39.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, September 20th. Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on FFIN Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, Director Michael B. Denny sold 7,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $41.12, for a total transaction of $287,840.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 101,085 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,156,615.20. This represents a 6.48 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link . Insiders own 4.22% of the company’s stock. First Financial Bankshares Profile ( Free Report ) First Financial Bankshares, Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides commercial banking products and services in Texas. The company offers checking, savings and time deposits; automated teller machines, drive-in, and night deposit services; safe deposit facilities, remote deposit capture, internet banking, mobile banking, payroll cards, funds transfer, and performing other customary commercial banking services; securities brokerage services; and trust and wealth management services, including wealth management, estates administration, oil and gas management, testamentary trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and agency accounts. 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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Genesis Bryant scored 27 points, Kendall Bostic secured her third double-double this season with 12 points and 11 rebounds and No. 19 Illinois beat Maryland Eastern Shore 75-55 on Tuesday in the Music City Classic. Illinois (6-0) moved to 6-0 for the second time under third-year coach Shauna Green. Illinois scored the opening nine points of the game and took a double-digit lead for good with 2:11 left in the first quarter when Makira Cook made a 3-pointer to begin 13-2 run. UMES scored 13 straight points midway through the second quarter to get as close as 32-22, but Cook answered with a basket to end Illinois' three-minute drought. Bryant finished the first half with 14 points and Cook added 13 to help Illinois build a 43-26 lead. The pair combined to make seven of Illinois’ 14 field goals. UMES was 9 of 36 (25%), including 0 of 7 from 3-point range at halftime. Illinois also got 15 points from Cook and a career-high 11 rebounds from Brynn Shoup-Hill. Bryant, who reached double figures in the first quarter, scored 20-plus for the first time this season. Zamara Haynes led UMES (4-3) with 20 points and Mahogany Lester added 14. Illinois stays in Nashville to play No. 14 Kentucky on Wednesday. UMES travels to Piscataway, New Jersey, to face Georgia Southern in the Battle on the Banks on Friday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballInvestigators probing South Korea's Yoon Suk-yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law on Monday said they sought an arrest warrant for the suspended president after he failed to report for questioning. Yoon briefly suspended civilian rule this month, plunging South Korea into its worst political crisis in decades. He was stripped of his presidential duties by parliament over the action, but a constitutional court ruling is pending on whether to confirm the impeachment. The conservative leader also faces criminal charges of insurrection, which could result in life imprisonment or even the death penalty. A former prosecutor himself, Yoon had been summoned three times by investigators for questioning, but refused to present himself each time -- including by yesterday's deadline. "The Joint Investigation Headquarters filed an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk-yeol with the Seoul Western District Court", said the probe team in a statement. The application by investigators marks the first attempt in the country's history to forcibly detain a president before the impeachment procedure is complete. Yoon is being investigated by prosecutors as well as a joint team comprising police, defence ministry, and anti-corruption officials. (AFP)Rudy Giuliani in a courtroom outburst accuses judge in assets case of being unfair, drawing a rebuke
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 26, 2024-- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all purchasers of Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) common stock between February 29, 2024 and September 4, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Celsius is a holding company that develops, processes, markets, distributes, and sells energy drinks and liquid supplements. For more information, submit a form , email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653. The Allegations: Rosen Law Firm is Investigating the Allegations that Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) Misled Investors Regarding its Business Operations. According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Celsius materially oversold inventory to PepsiCo, Inc. (“Pepsi”) far in excess of demand, and faced a looming sales cliff during which Pepsi would significantly reduce its purchases of Celsius products; (2) as Pepsi drew down significant amounts of inventory overstock, Celsius’ sales would materially decline in future periods, hurting Celsius’ financial performance and outlook; (3) Celsius’ sales rate to Pepsi was unsustainable and created a misleading impression of Celsius’ financial performance and outlook; (4) as a result, Celsius’ business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as indicated in defendants’ Class Period statements; and (5) consequently, defendants’ statements regarding Celsius’ outlook and expected financial performance were false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. What Now: You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Celsius Holdings, Inc. Shareholders who want to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must file their motions with the court by January 21, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here . All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses. About Rosen Law Firm: Some law firms issuing releases about this matter do not actually litigate securities class actions. Rosen Law Firm does. Rosen Law Firm is a recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improving corporate governance structures, and holding company executives accountable for their wrongdoing. Since its inception, Rosen Law Firm has obtained over $1 billion for shareholders. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126225500/en/ CONTACT: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com KEYWORD: NEW YORK UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LEGAL SOURCE: The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/26/2024 01:00 PM/DISC: 11/26/2024 01:01 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126225500/enNo. 9 SMU aims to improve playoff odds vs. Cal
PPG today announced its 50th order for the electrostatic application of marine fouling control coatings. The project will be carried out on the VLCC SIDR, a 336-meter oil tanker operated by Bahri Ship Management at the Asyad Drydock Company shipyard in Oman, using PPG NEXEONTM 810 antifouling coating on the hull. Leveraging decades of experience in the aerospace and automotive industries, PPG introduced electrostatic coating application to the shipping industry just over a year ago. Electrostatic application provides an increased transfer efficiency compared to airless spraying, resulting in sustainability benefits including significant reductions in overspray and waste. PPG has optimized its hull coatings for this application technique. PPG books 50th vessel using electrostatic coating application “Ship owners and shipyards are looking for innovative solutions to comply with stricter environmental regulations and meet their sustainability goals – these include low-friction hull coatings that reduce vessel greenhouse gas emissions and provide sustainably advantaged application procedures,” said Sijmen Visser, PPG sales director, Marine EMEA, Protective and Marine Coatings. “Electrostatic application is quickly being adopted by large shipping companies and by shipyards in Europe, Singapore and China.” Conventional fouling control coatings are generally not suitable for electrostatic application. However, the formulation of both PPG Nexeon antifouling and PPG SIGMAGLIDE® fouling release coatings allow them to be sprayed electrostatically. Electrically charged paint particles are precisely guided towards the grounded surface of the vessel, leading to an exceptionally even distribution and the formation of a uniform and ultrasmooth, long-lasting film layer. “We strive to conduct our business in a sustainable way and constantly measure our environmental impact through performance indicators,” said Khalid Alhammad, Ship Management President at Bahri. “A cornerstone of our environmental strategy is to reduce carbon emissions of our entire fleet. To achieve these objectives, we constantly adopt the latest technologies in hull coating that would help reduce vessel emissions. Combining that with a sustainable coating application technique makes it an attractive combination to us.” Electrostatic application of PPG hull coatings In a recent project, EDR Antwerp shipyard confirmed a 40 per cent reduction in overspray with the electrostatic application of PPG Sigmaglide coating on a RoRo passenger vessel from Stena Line. With reduced overspray, electrostatic application provides a cleaner operation and improved work environment for the applicators compared to airless spraying. Shipyards spend less time masking the vessel and cleaning the dock, saving time and costs. Source: PPG
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder. Purdy injured his right shoulder in last Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks . Purdy underwent an MRI that showed no structural damage but the shoulder didn't improve during the week and Purdy was ruled out for the game. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Imran Khan, other PTI leaders face fresh charges after protest fiasco
Third Period Struggles lead to 5-4 Loss to the Kings Sundayhen Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s shoulder earlier this fall, it brought the largest storm surge ever recorded in the area. The storm had formed just four days earlier as a tropical depression, but when it made landfall, it was already a Category 4 storm, lashing the Tampa Bay area with savage winds and rain, flooding and laying waste to whole communities. Two weeks later, Hurricane Milton deepened the tragedy when it hit the Florida peninsula, unleashing catastrophic flooding and 100-mile-per-hour gusts, killing multiple people, and breaking meteorological records. Climate scientists have been warning for years that climate change will—and already is—supercharging storms broadly speaking. But connecting specific rates of warming to the ferocity of specific storms was out of reach. Now a team of scientists has developed a model that, for the first time, allows them to calculate how warming ocean temperatures have contributed directly to wind speeds in individual hurricanes. Using this model, they were able to determine, for instance, that climate change bumped Hurricane Rafael earlier this month up two whole categories (from 1 to 3) and pushed another two hurricanes this year into category 5, the highest category, in which wind speeds exceed 157 mph. “It’s really the evolution of our science on sea surface temperature attribution that has allowed this work to take place,” Daniel Gilford, an atmospheric scientist with the independent nonprofit research outfit Climate Central and the lead author of said in a press briefing. Gilford and his colleagues found that due to higher sea surface temperatures, maximum wind speeds were 19 mph higher on average in 84 percent of the hurricanes in the north Atlantic that occurred between 2019 and 2023, and, according to an additional analysis, most as well—enough to elevate them an entire category on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Moreover, global warming caused wind speeds in three of the hurricanes to course roughly 34 mph faster than they would have otherwise. When storms double their wind speed, they can cause 256 times as much damage. To make these calculations, Gilford and his team first determined how much cooler the surface of the sea would be without human-induced climate change. “Climate models and observations are both showing us that, in a world without climate change, temperatures would be somewhere between 2 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit cooler,” Gilford said. Because the intensity of a hurricane is determined foremost by the temperature of the seas over which it passes, Gilford and team used the pre-warming sea surface temperatures to determine the maximum wind speeds that any particular hurricane theoretically would have reached without climate change. From there, they used statistical relationships gleaned from past hurricane seasons to estimate what the wind speeds might have been without warming. They could then compare these numbers against the speeds that were actually recorded to determine how much climate change likely ramped up the intensity. Friederike Otto, a climatologist with World Weather Attribution, a nonprofit research group based in the United Kingdom, who wasn’t involved in Gilford’s study but who does work with Climate Central, says the methodology the scientists used looks solid. She has done similar work using to determine how climate change has also increased the amount of rainfall that hurricanes cause. “We now have a lot of observations and many years of data where we see these changes.” Gilford knows firsthand how hurricanes affect people’s lives. A tree fell on his family’s home in central Florida during Hurricane Jeanne in 2004, which he said catalyzed his current career. Today, he lives in Orlando, and hurricanes continue to impact his life year after year. “I care a lot about this problem,” Gilford said in a press briefing about his study, “and we should care about this problem because hurricanes are changing.” Jumps in category strength carry tremendous hazards. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the potential damages caused by a storm increase exponentially—by a power of eight—with increases in wind speed. So, for example, when storms double their wind speed, they can . The new study does more than just reveal how climate change has worsened major hurricanes to date. It provides a method that scientists can use in the future to say, in near-real time, how global warming is affecting a specific, singular cyclone. This should help communities not only prepare for the supercharged storms that are becoming more standard fare, but also to better understand the critical connections between those storms and the forces of climate change. Posted on Syris Valentine is an essayist and freelance journalist with a focus on climate and social justice. Outside of his newsletter “Just Progress,” his work has appeared in and elsewhere. Cutting-edge science, unraveled by the very brightest living thinkers.