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Dodgers' deferred payment obligations top $1 billion to 7 players with Snell and Edman contracts NEW YORK (AP) — Contracts for Blake Snell and Tommy Edman increased the Los Angeles Dodgers' obligations for deferred payments to more than $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46. Ronald Blum, The Associated Press Dec 3, 2024 2:37 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message FILE - San Francisco Giants pitcher Blake Snell works against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Contracts for Blake Snell and Tommy Edman increased the Los Angeles Dodgers' obligations for deferred payments to more than $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46. Snell's $182 million contract, announced Saturday , includes $66 million in deferred money payable to the pitcher through July 1, 2046, according to contract terms obtained by The Associated Press. Edman's $74 million, five-year deal, announced Friday , includes $25 million payable to the infielder and outfielder through July 1, 2044. Los Angeles now owes deferred payments of $1,006,500,000 to seven players from 2028-46. Snell's average is discounted to about $31.4 million annually for the Dodgers' luxury tax payroll and Edman to approximately $12.9 million. Snell gets a $52 million signing bonus payable on Jan. 25 and yearly salaries of $26 million, of which $13.2 annually will be deferred. The deferred money is payable in equal installments each July 1 from 2035-46. Los Angeles has a $10 million conditional club option for 2023 that could be exercised if Snell has a qualifying injury as specified in the contract and he spends 90 or more consecutive days on the injured list due to the qualifying injury and he has not been traded. If Snell is traded, he would receive a $5 million assignment bonus, payable by the acquiring team. He gets a hotel suite on road trips. Edman receives a $17 million signing bonus payable on Dec. 10, a $5 million salary next year and $12.25 million in each of the final four seasons, of which $6.25 million annually will be deferred. The Dodgers have a $13 million option for 2030 with a $3 million buyout. Edman's deferred money for each year will be paid in three installments, with each payment due on July 1: — for 2026, $2.5 million each in 2035 and 2036, and $1.25 million in 2037. — for 2027, $1.25 million in 2037, and $2.5 million each in 2038 and 2039. — for 2028, $2.5 million each in 2040 and 2041, and $1.25 million in 2042. — for 2029, $1.25 million in 2042 and $2.5 million each in 2043 and 2044. Snell and Edman each will make a 1% charitable contribution from his salary. Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is due $680 million from 2034-43 as part of a record $700 million, 10-year contract through 2033. Infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts is owed $115 million in salaries from 2033-44 and the final $5 million of his signing bonus payable from 2033-35, all part of a $365 million, 12-year contract through 2032. First baseman Freddie Freeman is owed $57 million from 2028-40 in a $162 million, six-year contract through 2027. Catcher Will Smith is due $50 million payable from 2034-43 as part of a $140 million, 10-year contract through 2033. Outfielder Teoscar Hernández will get $8.5 million from 2030-39 as part of a $23.5 million, one-year deal for 2024. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB Ronald Blum, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Baseball Blue Jays GM Atkins says there is a great deal of opportunity for the club Dec 3, 2024 2:34 PM IBL's Maple Leafs sign Ayami Sato, widely considered baseball's top female pitcher Dec 3, 2024 1:54 PM Right-hander Connor Gillispie to get $820,000 salary while in majors as part of Braves contract Dec 3, 2024 1:26 PMTheoretically, Congress must pass two things every year. One is the set of appropriations bills—often a single omnibus—to fund the government, and the second is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congress has passed this defense bill without fail for sixty-three consecutive years, making its passage a near certainty. As a result, the NDAA has become one of the most potent legislative vehicles for policy related to national security. In the last few years, this legislation has carried important authorizations and codifications for advancing regional Middle East defense integration and, through such integration, the Abraham Accords. As congressional leaders negotiate a final product between the House and Senate versions of the NDAA, which is due to be completed later this month, several vital provisions might soon be signed into law. Notably, these provisions have not been advanced by a single member or along partisan lines. The bipartisan nature of these efforts is a strong signal that Congress has remained committed to the future of the Abraham Accords despite the setbacks of October 7, 2023. Key provisions in both versions of the NDAA This year, congressional champions for the accords worked diligently to include several provisions in the House ( H.R. 8070 ) and Senate ( S. 4638 ) versions of the NDAA. These provisions will likely survive the current informal conference process and make it into the final passed NDAA. First, the Learning Integrated National Knowledge ( LINK ) for the Abraham Accords Act is included as Section 1211 of the Senate bill and Section 1216 of the House bill. This legislation is led in the Senate by Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and in the House by Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and a broad bipartisan coalition of Abraham Accords champions. Unlike predecessor bills like the Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defenses ( DEFEND ) and Maritime Architecture and Response to International Terrorism in the Middle East ( MARITIME ) Acts, which primarily focused on authorizing new types of regional cooperation, the LINK the Abraham Accords Act seeks to enhance existing integration efforts by requiring the secretary of defense to design and implement a military subject-matter exchange program for US partners in the region. If passed, this provision will build on the foundation of existing authorizations to expand regional military-to-military relationships—an often overlooked, but important, asset that should strengthen the ability of US partners to respond to a security crisis. Importantly, it will also solidify the United States’ role as a host and convener of such exchanges, reducing the political costs to the United States’ Arab partners of having Israel at the table. Second, the Space Technology and Regional Security ( STARS ) Act is included as Section 1288 of the Senate and Section 1607 of the House bill. This legislation is also led by Senators Rosen and Ernst in the Senate and Representative Panetta and others in the House. The STARS Act would expand defense cooperation by requiring the secretary of defense to develop an integrated regional space and satellite strategy, including a data-sharing agreement. If operationalized, such a strategy could improve the ability of US regional partners to detect threats and develop a common operating picture, building on the integrated air- and missile-defense efforts already authorized under the DEFEND Act in 2022. This effort would improve US partners’ ability to defend their sovereign airspace from Iranian and other attacks by operating under a US umbrella. Key provisions only in the Senate NDAA Due to differences in clearance policies between the House and Senate versions of the bill, the Senate version holds more provisions that would advance the Abraham Accords. These provisions would broadly expand congressional engagement and breadth on integration and indicate a positive trend in these efforts. One provision included in the Senate version is the Artificial Intelligence Allied Cooperation for Crucial Operations, Research, and Deployment ( AI ACCORD ) Act, or Section 1615 of the Senate bill. This legislation is led by Senators Ernst and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in the Senate. While a House companion led by Representative Jim Banks (R-IN) exists, it is not presently included within the House NDAA. This legislation directs the secretary of defense to develop a strategy to enhance defense information sharing among US regional partners. To execute the strategy, the Department of Defense will need to overcome the technical challenges of securely sharing data in real time between a multitude of different systems—and will also need to build trust between the countries sharing the data. Though the challenges are significant, tools like zero-trust networks and artificial intelligence, coupled with strong leadership by incoming President Donald Trump and Congress, could pave the way for a far more robust integrated defense architecture. The AI Accord Act—like the STARS Act—could be an important step in that direction. The US-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act , or Section 1536 of the Senate bill, is another provision that enhances regional defense cooperation. This legislation is led by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rosen. While there is a House companion , it is not included in the House NDAA. This legislation would, in part, direct the secretary of defense to work with Jordan to enhance its ability to counter air and missile threats from Iran and to participate in a regional integrated air- and missile-defense architecture, supporting the implementation of the DEFEND Act and providing important hardware for the software and information advances of the STARS and AI Accord Act. This legislation could greatly enhance Jordan’s defensive capabilities, thereby strengthening the regional defense architecture. While some excellent legislative provisions currently appear only in the Senate version of the NDAA, there will still be an opportunity for leadership on the Senate Armed Services Committee to advocate for the inclusion of the AI ACCORD Act and the US-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act in the final version of the compromise text. In either case, this year’s NDAA will likely contain powerful legislative catalysts for deepening regional defense at the integration stage. Despite Iran’s increasingly belligerent role in the region and the uncertainty that Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel has placed on regional integration, Congress has remained a champion and stabilizing influence for the Abraham Accords and the vision for a peaceful future for the region. Adam Kozloski is a nonresident senior fellow in the N7 Initiative at the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs . In his former role as Senator Joni Ernst’s foreign policy adviser, he drafted or assisted in developing the DEFEND, MARITIME, LINK the Abraham Accords, AI ACCORD, and STARS Acts.
Cowboys set for Thanksgiving visit from Giants after ending 5-game losing streakThe slump in the number of people heading to the shops during Boxing Day sales signals a return to declining pre-pandemic levels, an analyst has said. Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.9% from last year across all UK retail destinations up until 5pm, MRI Software’s OnLocation Footfall Index found. However, this year’s data had been compared with an unusual spike in footfall as 2023 was the first “proper Christmas” period without Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, an analyst at the retail technology company said. It found £4.6 billion will be spent overall on the festive sales. Jenni Matthews, marketing and insights director at MRI Software, told the PA news agency: “We’ve got to bear in mind that (last year) was our first proper Christmas without any (Covid-19) restrictions or limitations. “Figures have come out that things have stabilised, we’re almost back to what we saw pre-pandemic.” There were year-on-year declines in footfall anywhere between 5% and 12% before Covid-19 restrictions, she said. MRI found 12% fewer people were out shopping on Boxing Day in 2019 than in 2018, and there were 3% fewer in 2018 than in 2017, Ms Matthews added. A man carries bags from JD Sports after shopping in the sales in London’s Oxford Street (Jordan Pettitt/PA) People are also increasingly stocking-up before Christmas, Ms Matthews said, and MRI found an 18% increase in footfall at all UK retail destinations on Christmas Eve this year compared with 2023. Ms Matthews said: “We see the shops are full of people all the way up to Christmas Eve, so they’ve probably got a couple of good days of food, goodies, everything that they need, and they don’t really need to go out again until later on in that week. “We did see that big boost on Christmas Eve. It looks like shoppers may have concentrated much of their spending in that pre-Christmas rush.” Many online sales kicked off between December 23 and the night of Christmas Day and “a lot of people would have grabbed those bargains from the comfort of their own home”, she said. A member of staff at Selfridges in London’s Oxford Street prepares for the store’s Boxing Day sale (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Footfall is expected to rise on December 27 as people emerge from family visits and shops re-open, including Next, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis that all shut for Boxing Day. It will also be payday for some as it is the last Friday of the month. A study by Barclays Consumer Spend had forecast that shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, but that the majority of purchases would be made online. Nearly half of respondents said the cost-of-living crisis will affect their post-Christmas shopping but the forecast average spend is still £50 more per person than it was before the pandemic, with some of that figure because of inflation, Barclays said. Shoppers on Oxford Street, London, during the Boxing Day sales (PA) A total of 65% of shoppers are expecting to spend the majority of their sales budget online. Last year, Barclays found 63.9% of Boxing Day retail purchases were made online. However, a quarter of respondents aim to spend mostly in store – an 11% rise compared with last year. Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays, said: “Despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, it is encouraging to hear that consumers will be actively participating in the post-Christmas sales. “This year, we’re likely to see a shift towards practicality and sustainability, with more shoppers looking to bag bargains on kitchen appliances and second-hand goods.” Consumers choose in-store shopping largely because they enjoy the social aspect and touching items before they buy, Barclays said, adding that high streets and shopping centres are the most popular destinations.
PEP GUARDIOLA hit back at claims he has fallen out with Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian, 33, was out of the Manchester City side for two months with a groin injury but only made the bench for the last five matches. When left out of the starting line-up in Sunday’s 2-0 loss at Liverpool, pundit Jamie Carragher said it was “sad” and “something isn’t right between those two”. But sarcastic Guardiola snapped: “People say I have a problem with Kevin. Do you think I like to not play with Kevin? “No, I don’t want Kevin to play. The guy who has the most talent in the final third — I don’t want it! “Yes, I have a personal problem with him after nine years together.” READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Pundit Gary Neville had claimed it was “bizarre and strange” to see KDB benched at Anfield. The ex-Manchester United star argued “something is definitely going on in the dressing room”. While Gary Lineker and former City defender Micah Richards also felt there could be an issue. But De Bruyne said last week that he was struggling as he felt pain when he kicked the ball due to his niggling problem. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS The Belgian spent much of the last two seasons on the treatment table. And ahead of hosting Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, boss Guardiola says he cannot afford to rush him back — even though he is “desperate” to play him. The Spaniard explained: “He has delivered to me the biggest success to this club. “But De Bruyne was injured for five months last season — and two months injured. “Like last season, it’s step by step. He’ll try to do it and feel better. I’m desperate to have him back to his best.” De Bruyne feels he is now nearing full fitness — with his manager saying he took a big step forward in recent days. But Guardiola warned his return to the starting line-up will not solve all City’s problems after an extraordinary run of six defeats in seven matches. He added: “I’d love to have Kevin in his prime, 26 or 27. He’d love it, too. But he is not 26 or 27 anymore. "He had injuries in the past, important and long ones. He is a guy who needs to be physically fit for his space and energy. “But you think I’m complaining for that? It’s just normal — it’s nature. He has played ten or 11 seasons of football with a lot of games. “I know he is desperate to help us — he gives glimpses of brilliance that only he can have. “But always I have said, he himself will not solve our problems.” READ MORE SUN STORIES De Bruyne will be hoping to play some part as City look to halt their slump against Forest. Asked if the veteran was ready, Guardiola said: “He’s closer and getting better. The last few days was even better.”
BOGOTA, Colombia The number of migrants crossing through the treacherous Darien Gap has dropped nearly 40% compared to the previous year, Panamanian authorities said Wednesday. A total of 296,411 migrants have entered Panama through the Darien jungle so far this year, 193,439 fewer compared to the same period in 2023, according to the National Migration Service (SNM). The Darien Gap, a dangerous and lawless jungle connecting Central and South America, is a route used by migrants fleeing hunger, poverty, inequality, forced displacement, climate change, violence and economic and political instability in their countries. Those who attempt the perilous journey face numerous dangers, including armed groups, wild animals and dangerous terrain in order to reach North America for better opportunities. The decline in the flow of migrants has been attributed to measures such as the closure of unauthorized trail crossings by the government of President Jose Raul Mulino, harsher weather conditions during this time of the year and a repatriation program underway with the financial help of the United States. According to the authorities, more than 1,000 irregular migrants have been deported to their countries on 24 charter flights, the majority of whom entered the country through the Darien Gap. In total, 858 Colombians have been expelled from the country. But the program does not include Venezuelans, the largest group of migrants, given that Panama and Venezuela maintain suspended diplomatic relations. Over half a million people migrated north across the Darien Gap in 2023, according to the United Nations. Nearly one in four people who made the journey last year were children.Russia has been clear about the goals of its military operation and the terms on which it will end, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has told US journalist Tucker Carlson. President Vladimir Putin is often falsely accused of refusing to negotiate with Ukraine, Lavrov told Carlson in the interview, which was published on Thursday. Two years ago Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky actually outlawed any talks with Moscow, apparently based on a belief that he and the West would dictate terms of a truce, Russia’s top diplomat pointed out. “For starters, why don’t you tell him [Zelensky] to cancel it [the order] publicly? This will be a signal that he wants negotiations,” Lavrov said. Asked about the terms Russia would agree to, Lavrov pointed Carlson to Putin’s June speech , in which the Russian president laid out Moscow's position; Ukraine would have to withdraw its forces from Russian territory, ensure the rights of Russian-speaking residents and become a neutral, nuclear-free state. “The key principle is non-bloc status of Ukraine,” Lavrov told Carlson. “No NATO. Absolutely. No military bases, no military exercises on Ukrainian soil with participation of foreign troops.” Likewise, Moscow will not tolerate any deal under which Ukraine could continue discriminating against the Russian language, media, culture and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the top diplomat added. “We are not playing a double game, ” Lavrov said. “What President Putin announced is the goal of our operation. It’s fair. It’s fully in line with the UN Charter. First of all, the rights: language rights, minority rights, national minority rights, religious rights.” In February 2022, when the conflict escalated, Moscow pointed to Kiev’s violation of the Minsk Agreements, repression of Russian-speaking residents of Ukraine and attacks on the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. Since then, Ukraine has also outlawed the canonical Orthodox Church and sought to replace it with a 'cut-out' created by the government. Russia’s objectives are also “fully in line” with the principles of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which the US is also a member of, Lavrov pointed out. The OSCE has repeatedly declared that no one should expand their security at the expense of others and that no organization in its sphere can claim dominance, Lavrov reminded Carlson. “NATO was doing exactly the opposite. So, we have legitimacy in our position,” Lavrov said. “No NATO on our doorsteps because OSCE agreed that this should not be the case if it hurts us.” Russia’s top diplomat also pointed out that the West has been saying “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine,” while breaking that pledge in back-channel communications, but also implicitly trying to craft Russia’s fate without Russia – and that, he said, is something Moscow can’t and won’t accept.SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items off grocery store shelves, sending children scrambling under desks and prompting a brief tsunami warning for 5.3 million people along the U.S. West Coast. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County, about 130 miles (209 km) from the Oregon border, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It was felt as far south as San Francisco, some 270 miles (435 km) away, where residents described a rolling motion for several seconds. It was followed by multiple smaller aftershocks. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries from the quake, one of the most powerful temblors to hit California since a 7.1-magnitude quake hit Ridgecrest in 2019. The tsunami warning was in effect for roughly an hour. Issued shortly after Thursday's quake struck, it covered nearly 500 miles (805 km) of coastline, from the edge of California’s Monterey Bay north into Oregon. “It was a strong quake, our building shook, we’re fine but I have a mess to clean up right now,” said Julie Kreitzer, owner of Golden Gait Mercantile, a store packed with food, wares and souvenirs that is a main attraction in Ferndale. "I have to go, I have to try and salvage something for the holidays because it’s going to be a tough year,” Kreitzer said before hanging up. The region — known for its redwood forests, scenic mountains and the three-county Emerald Triangle’s legendary marijuana crop — was struck by a 6.4 magnitude quake in 2022 that left thousands of people without power and water. The northwest corner of California is the most seismically active part of the state since it’s where three tectonic plates meet, seismologist Lucy Jones said on the social media platform BlueSky. Shortly after the quake, phones in Northern California buzzed with the tsunami warning from the National Weather Service that said: “A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you. You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now. Keep away from the coast until local officials say it is safe to return.” Numerous cities urged people to evacuate to higher ground as a precaution. In Santa Cruz, authorities cleared the main beach, taping off entrances with police tape. Aerial footage showed cars bumper-to-bumper heading to higher ground on California highways 1 and 92 in the Half Moon Bay area south of San Francisco. “I thought my axles had fallen apart,” said Valerie Starkey, a Del Norte County supervisor representing Crescent City, a town of fewer than 6,000 near the Oregon border. “That’s what I was feeling ... ‘My axles are broken now.’ I did not realize it was an earthquake.” Cindy Vosburg, the executive director for the Crescent City-Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce, said she heard alarms sound just before shaking began and the city's cultural center downtown started to creak. “Just as it would start to subside, the building would roll again," Vosburg said. White House spokesperson Jeremy Edwards said President Joe Biden was briefed on the earthquake and that FEMA officials are in touch with their state and local counterparts in California and Oregon. Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has signed off on a state of emergency declaration to quickly move state resources to impacted areas along the coast. State officials were concerned about damages in the northern part of the state, Newsom said. Crews in Eureka, the biggest city in the region, were assessing if there was any damage. Eureka Mayor Kim Bergel, who works at a middle school, said lights were swaying and everyone got under desks. “The kids were so great and terrified. It seemed to go back and forth for quite a long time,” she said. Some children asked, “Can I call my mom?" The students were later sent home. In nearby Arcata, students and faculty were urged to shelter in place at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal said residents experienced some cracks in their homes’ foundations, as well as broken glass and windows, but nothing severe. Honsal said he was in his office in the 75-year-old courthouse in downtown Eureka when he felt the quake. “We’re used to it. It is known as ‘earthquake country’ up here,” he said. “It wasn’t a sharp jolt. It was a slow roller, but significant.” The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, known as BART, stopped traffic in all directions through the underwater tunnel between San Francisco and Oakland, and the San Francisco Zoo’s visitors were evacuated. This quake was a strike-slip type of temblor that shifts more horizontally and is less prone to cause tsunamis, unlike the more vertical types, said National Weather Service tsunami program manager Corina Allen in Washington state. The California Geological Survey says the state’s shores have been struck by more than 150 tsunamis since 1800, and while most were minor, some have been destructive and deadly. On March 28, 1964, a tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake in Alaska smashed into Crescent City hours later. Much of the business district was leveled and a dozen people were killed. More recently, a tsunami from a 2011 earthquake in Japan caused about $100 million in damages along the California coast, much of it in Crescent City. Dazio reported from Los Angeles. AP writers Christopher Weber, Jaimie Ding and Dorany Pineda in Los Angeles; Martha Mendoza in Santa Cruz, California; Sophie Austin and Tran Nguyen in Sacramento, California; and Seth Borenstein in Washington, D.C. contributed to this report.
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Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls due to bilateral low back soreness. Wembanyama appeared to have been injured with 2:23 remaining in Tuesday's 104-93 loss at Phoenix. Wembanyama appeared to be in discomfort as he walked off the court. Wembanyama sat out three games in November because of a bruised right knee.Crescent Energy Company Announces Public Offering of Class A Common Stock
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Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises AMMO, Inc. ("AMMO" or the "Company") POWW investors of a class action representing investors that bought securities between August 19, 2020 and September 24, 2024 , inclusive (the "Class Period"). AMMO investors have until November 29, 2024 to file a lead plaintiff motion. Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy , by phone 310-692-8883 or email : lesley@portnoylaw.com , to discuss their legal rights, or click here to join the case. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors' options for pursuing claims to recover their losses. Following this news, the company's share price dropped by $0.08, or 5.26%, closing at $1.44 per share on September 25, 2024, amid unusually high trading volume. The class action complaint claims that during the Class Period, the Defendants made significant false and misleading statements and failed to reveal important negative information about the company's business and future prospects. Specifically, the Defendants allegedly did not inform investors about: (1) the company's inadequate internal controls over financial reporting; (2) the likelihood that it did not accurately disclose all executive officers, management members, and potential related party transactions from fiscal years 2020 to 2023; (3) the possibility that the company mischaracterized certain fees for investor relations and legal services as reductions in capital raise proceeds rather than as expenses in fiscal years 2021 and 2022; (4) the likelihood that it improperly valued unrestricted stock awards to officers, directors, employees, and others from fiscal years 2020 to 2022; and (5) that, due to these issues, the Defendants' positive statements regarding the company's business and outlook were misleading and lacked a solid foundation. Please visit our website to review more information and submit your transaction information. The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims against caused by corporate wrongdoing. The Firm's founding partner has recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Lesley F. Portnoy, Esq. Admitted CA and NY Bar lesley@portnoylaw.com 310-692-8883 www.portnoylaw.com Attorney Advertising © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
The View ’s Alyssa Farah Griffin is ready to open up about her journey to motherhood. “I’m going through IVF right now,” Farah Griffin, 35, shared on the Monday, December 2, episode of “ The View: Behind the Table ” podcast. “My husband [ Justin Griffin ] and I have been hoping, trying to get pregnant for about a year and a half, and it wasn’t happening naturally so we made the decision to move forward with IVF. This is now my second cycle.” The View cohost said she would be missing from the “Hot Topics” table on Tuesday, December 3, because of a doctor’s appointment. While she has yet to discuss her IVF journey on the show, Farah Griffin explained why she wanted to share more on The View ’s official podcast. “I had no idea at my age how hard this actually would be,” she told host Brian Teta . “I’m only 35 and to me, I was like, ‘I’ve got plenty of time. This won’t be that difficult. I’m healthy. I work out. I eat right.’ My body was just not cooperating.” Farah Griffin — who is also a CNN political commentator — recalled doing IVF injections on Election Night in November in between on-air appearances. While the first cycle was relatively smooth, the second one has been a different experience. “I’ve been a wreck,” she said. “I’ve not felt myself. I’ve been tired. I’ve been emotional, you feel uncomfortable in your body. I just wanted to mention it because, from someone who is surprised by how hard it was, it’s because all the stories of this that we hear are usually women on the other side, like, ‘Here’s my baby and, oh, real quick, it was kind of hard to get here.’” By being open about her journey to motherhood, Farrah Griffin hopes to give other women reassurance that they are not alone. “I wanted to share with women struggling that there is hope and you just have to be present in the process,” Farah Griffin continued. “There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I just don’t know when it will be for us.” While the daytime talk show star promises not to “overshare” during her journey, she wanted people to know what she’s currently going through. You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News She also wanted to express gratitude to her cohosts, including Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin , for being extra supportive through the process. “I mostly shared so if I meltdown on air, you know why!” she joked. “We’ll get there and I’ll keep people posted.” The View airs weekdays on ABC. Check your local listings online .Victor Wembanyama Out With Bilateral Low Back Soreness
Authored by Frank Fang via The Epoch Times, Chinese state-sponsored hackers compromised at least eight U.S. telecommunication companies, a top White House official said on Dec. 4. Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, provided an update on the Chinese threat actor group called “Salt Typhoon” during a press briefing on Wednesday. The threat group is believed to have hacked into the communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures, she said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger said. The Chinese hacking appeared to target a relatively small group of Americans, she added, with only their phone calls and texts compromised. The telecommunications companies that were breached have responded, but none of them “have fully removed the Chinese actors from these networks,” according to Neuberger. “So there is a risk of ongoing compromises to communications until U.S. companies address the cybersecurity gaps the Chinese are likely to maintain their access,” Neuberger said. In October, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) identified the Chinese hacks , saying at the time that an investigation was underway. In late November, Neuberger and White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan hosted telecommunications executives for a meeting to share intelligence and discuss how the U.S. government and the private sector could work together. Neuberger said President Joe Biden has been briefed multiple times on the issue. The White House “has made it a priority for the federal government to do everything it can,” she added. Additionally, Neuberger pointed to efforts to improve cybersecurity in multiple sectors including rail and energy, after the 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline . “So, to prevent ongoing Salt Typhoon type intrusions by China, we believe we need to apply a similar minimum cybersecurity practice,” Neuberger said. Also at Wednesday’s press briefing, a senior administration official said Salt Typhoon’s activities started at least a year or two ago. Additionally, the official said a “couple dozen” countries have been impacted by the Chinese hacking. The FBI and the CSIA issued a joint statement on Nov. 13, revealing that Chinese hackers had compromised the networks of multiple telecom companies and stole customer call records and private communications from “a limited number of individuals who are primarily involved in government or political activity.” On Tuesday, the FBI, the CISA, the National Security Agency (NSA), and international partners published a guide on best practices for protecting communication infrastructures. CISA Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Jeff Greene conceded on Tuesday that he didn’t have a timeline on when Chinese hackers could be purged from U.S. telecom networks. “It would be impossible for us to predict when we'll have full eviction,” Greene said at the time. In September, the Justice Department announced that the FBI had taken down a botnet associated with “Flax Typhoon,” a threat group operating through the Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group. The botnet consisted of more than 200,000 consumer devices—such as network cameras, video recorders, and home and office routers—in the United States and elsewhere. Another Chinese threat group, “Volt Typhoon,” began targeting a wide range of networks across U.S. critical infrastructure in 2021. The group, which was dismantled by a multi-agency operation in January, had maintained “access and footholds within some victim IT environments for at least five years,” according to CISA. On Dec. 3, Rep. Laurel Lee (R-Fla.), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, said her legislation, officially known as the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, will combat the Chinese Communist Party’s growing threats against U.S. critical infrastructure. “The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will continue to exploit and undermine our national security every chance they get. We must stand up against foreign adversaries,” Lee wrote on the social media platform X. If enacted, the legislation ( H.R.9769 ) would create an interagency task force led by CISA and the FBI to deal with cybersecurity threats posed by China’s state-sponsored cyber threat groups. It would also require the new task force to inform Congress of its findings every year for five years.Aussie diagnosed with ‘suicide disease’
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LIVERMORE, Calif. , Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tane Remington is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for her contributions at the Forefront of Innovation in Physics & Engineering. Dr. Tane Remington , a trailblazer in the fields of physics, engineering, and materials science, continues to drive forward technological innovation as the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Maelstrom Water Technologies. With a profound commitment to advancing environmental sustainability through cutting-edge research and development, Dr. Remington has established herself as a visionary leader in the industry. Dr. Remington's journey into the realm of scientific discovery began with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, laying a solid foundation for her academic pursuits at Swarthmore College . At the University of California, San Diego . Here, she earned a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, followed by a PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, completing her education in 2015. Her academic achievements underscore her deep expertise and dedication to pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration. Throughout her illustrious career spanning over a decade, Dr. Remington has amassed multiple pending patents and has actively contributed to pioneering research initiatives. Her seminal works, including groundbreaking articles on Numerical Simulations of Laboratory-Scale Hypervelocity-Impact Experiments for Asteroid-Deflection Code Validation and Deformation and failure in extreme regimes by high-energy pulsed lasers, highlight her pivotal role in advancing the frontiers of science and technology. An active member of the American Physical Society, Dr. Remington remains committed to fostering collaborative partnerships and driving impactful change within her field. Her contributions have not only garnered acclaim but have also set new standards for innovation and excellence in physics and engineering. Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Remington attributes much of her success to the support of her family and peers, expressing gratitude to "all the dreamers" who have inspired and motivated her throughout her journey. Looking ahead, Dr. Remington envisions a future marked by continued growth and success in her pursuit of environmental sustainability through technological advancement. Her unwavering commitment to innovation and scientific inquiry positions her as a catalyst for positive change in the global landscape of physics and engineering. Contact: Katherine Green , 516-825-5634, [email protected] SOURCE The Inner Circle
NoneNEW YORK (AP) — The masked gunman who stalked and killed the head of one of the largest U.S. health insurers had the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” emblazoned on his ammunition, echoing a phrase used by industry critics, two law enforcement officials said Thursday. The words were written in permanent marker, according to one of the officials, who were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the investigation into the shooting early Wednesday outside a Manhattan hotel and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. With the gunman still at large, police also released photos of a "person of interest" wanted for questioning in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . The images, showing an unmasked man in the lobby of a Manhattan hostel, add to a collection of photos and video that have circulated since the shooting — including footage of the attack itself, as well as still frames of the suspected gunman stopping at a Starbucks beforehand. Thompson, 50, died in a dawn ambush as he walked from his midtown hotel to the company’s annual investor conference at a Hilton across the street, blocks from tourist draws such as Radio City Music Hall, the Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center, where the famed Christmas tree was lit Wednesday night. The reason for the killing remained unknown , but New York City police say evidence firmly points to it being a targeted attack. The messages on the ammunition mimic the phrase “delay, deny, defend,” which is commonly used by lawyers and insurance industry critics to describe tactics used to avoid paying claims. It refers to insurers delaying payment, denying a claim and then defending their actions. Health insurers like UnitedHealthcare have become frequent targets of criticism from doctors and patients for denying claims or complicating access to care. Investigators recovered several 9 mm shell casings from outside the Hilton and a cellphone from the alleyway through which the shooter fled. Inside a nearby trash can, they found a water bottle and protein bar wrapper that they say the gunman purchased from Starbucks minutes before the shooting. The city's crime lab is examining those items for DNA and fingerprints. The killing and the shooter’s movements in the minutes before and afterward were captured on some of the multitude of security cameras in that part of the city. The shooter fled on a bicycle and was last seen riding into Central Park. A tip that the shooter may have stayed at a hostel brought police Thursday morning to at least two such establishments on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, according to one of the law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation. The photos made public Thursday were taken in the lobby of the HI New York City hostel. “We are fully cooperating with the NYPD and, as this is an active investigation, can not comment at this time,” hostel spokesperson Danielle Brumfitt said in an emailed statement. Members of the public have flooded police with tips — many unfounded. Police searched a Long Island Rail Road train Wednesday night after a commuter claimed to have spotted the shooter, but they found no sign of the gunman. “We’re following up on every single tip that comes in,” Assistant Commissioner Carlos Nieves, a police spokesperson, said. ”That little piece of information could be the missing piece of the puzzle that ties everything together.” Based on surveillance video and evidence from the scene, investigators believe the shooter had at least some firearms training and experience with guns and that the weapon was equipped with a silencer, one of the law enforcement officials told the AP. Investigators were also looking into whether the suspect had pre-positioned a bike as part of an escape plan, the official said. Security video shows the killer approaching Thompson from behind, leveling his pistol and firing several shots, barely pausing to clear a gun jam while the executive tumbled to the sidewalk. Cameras showed him fleeing the block across a pedestrian plaza before getting on the bicycle. Police released several images of the man wearing a hooded jacket and a mask that concealed most of his face — a look that would not have attracted attention on a chilly morning. They've also used drones, helicopters and dogs in an intensive search for the killer, while also interviewing Thompson's coworkers, searching his hotel room and scouring his social media. Thompson, a father of two sons who lived in a Minneapolis suburb, had been with Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare since 2004 and served as CEO for more than three years. His wife, Paulette, told NBC News on Wednesday that he told her “there were some people that had been threatening him.” She didn’t have details but suggested the threats may have involved issues with insurance coverage. The insurer’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group Inc., was holding its annual meeting in New York to update investors on its direction and expectations for the coming year. The company ended the conference early in the wake of Thompson’s death. UnitedHealthcare provides coverage for more than 49 million Americans and brought in more than $281 billion in revenue last year. It is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans in the U.S. and manages health insurance coverage for employers and state and federally funded Medicaid programs. In October, UnitedHealthcare was named along with Humana and CVS in a Senate report detailing how its denial rate for prior authorizations for some Medicare Advantage patients has surged in recent years. Balsamo reported from Washington.
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