New York, NY, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globalink Investment Inc. (Nasdaq: GLLI, GLLIW, GLLIR, GLLIU) (" Globalink ” or the " Company ”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that its stockholders approved amendments to its charter and trust agreement to extend the deadline to complete its initial business combination and change the structure and cost of such extensions. Under the amended charter, Globalink may extend the deadline to complete its initial business combination by up to six (6) monthly extensions, from December 9, 2024 to June 9, 2025 by depositing $60,000 into its trust account (the " Trust Account ”) with Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company (" Continental ”). Globalink's stockholders, at a special meeting of its stockholders held on December 3, 2024, approved an amendment to Globalink's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the " Charter Amendment ”), and Globalink's Investment Management Trust Agreement, as amended, originally entered into on December 6, 2021 with Continental (the " Trust Agreement Amendment ”) to extend the deadline to complete Globalink's initial business combination from December 9, 2024 to up to June 9, 2025 for up to six times of monthly extensions, by depositing into the Trust Account $60,000 prior to each one-month extension. The Charter Amendment triggered a right of Globalink's public stockholders to demand the redemption of their public shares out of funds held in the Trust Account. Holders of 2,285,056 public shares properly requested redemption leaving 277,511 public shares outstanding. After payment of the redemption price to the redeeming public shareholders of approximately $11.77 per share for an aggregate of $26.89 million, Globalink will have approximately $3.27 million left in its Trust Account. As a consequence of the adoption of the Charter Amendment and the Trust Agreement Amendment and the redemptions, Globalink can now obtain up to six monthly extensions, or up until June 9, 2025, to complete its initial business combination at a cost of $60,000 per extension. About Globalink Investment Inc. Globalink is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Although there is no restriction or limitation on what industry or geographic region, Globalink intends to pursue targets in North America, Europe, South East Asia, and Asia (excluding China, Hong Kong and Macau) in the technology industry, specifically within the medical technology and green energy sectors. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may,” "will,” "could,” "would,” "should,” "expect,” "plan,” "anticipate,” "intend,” "believe,” "estimate,” "predict,” "potential,” "outlook,” "guidance” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause future events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, many of which are outside of the Company's control. These factors include, but are not limited to, a variety of risk factors affecting the Company's business and prospects, see the section titled "Risk Factors” in the Company's Prospectus filed with the SEC on December 6, 2021 and subsequent reports filed with the SEC, as amended from time to time. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Globalink Contact: Say Leong Lim Globalink Investment Inc. Telephone: +6012 405 0015 Email: [email protected]ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in the capital to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison, a security officer said Sunday. Khan has been behind bars for more than a year and has over 150 criminal cases against him. But he remains popular and his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI, says the cases are politically motivated. Shahid Nawaz, a security officer in eastern Punjab province, said police have arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters. They include five parliamentarians. Pakistan has sealed off Islamabad with shipping containers and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with PTI strongholds in Punjab and northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Tit-for-tat teargas shelling between the police and the PTI was reported on the highway bordering Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Earlier on Sunday, Pakistan suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” The government and Interior Ministry posted the announcement on the social media platform X, which is banned in Pakistan. They did not specify the areas, nor did they say how long the suspension would be in place. “Internet and mobile services will continue to operate as usual in the rest of the country,” the posts said. Meanwhile, telecom company Nayatel sent out emails offering customers “a reliable landline service” as a workaround in the areas suffering suspended cellphone service. Khan’s supporters rely heavily on social media to demand his release and use messaging platforms like WhatsApp to share information, including details of events. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram said Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was traveling to Islamabad in a convoy led by the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur. “She cannot leave the party workers on their own,” said Akram. There was a festive mood in Peshawar, with PTI members dancing, drumming and holding up pictures of Khan as cars set off for Islamabad. The government is imposing social media platform bans and targeting VPN services , according to internet advocacy group Netblocks. On Sunday, the group said live metrics showed problems with WhatsApp that were affecting media sharing on the app. The U.S. Embassy issued a security alert for Americans in the capital, encouraging them to avoid large gatherings and warning that even “peaceful gatherings can turn violent.” Last month, authorities suspended the cellphone service in Islamabad and Rawalpindi to thwart a pro-Khan rally. The shutdown disrupted communications and affected everyday services such as banking, ride-hailing and food delivery. The latest crackdown comes on the eve of a visit by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko . Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said authorities have sealed off Islamabad’s Red Zone, which houses key government buildings and is the destination for Khan’s supporters. “Anyone reaching it will be arrested,” Naqvi told a press conference. He said the security measures were in place to protect residents and property, blaming the PTI for inconveniencing people and businesses. He added that protesters were planning to take the same route as the Belarusian delegation, but that the government had headed off this scenario. Naqvi denied cellphone services were suspended and said only mobile data was affected. Associated Press writers Riaz Khan in Peshawar and Asim Tanveer in Multan contributed to this report.
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Globe Life Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitorsVANCOUVER — Taylor Swift is preparing to hit the stage tonight at Vancouver's BC Place for the first of three shows to close out her marathon Eras Tour — but she's not the only one getting ready as T-minus-zero approaches. BC Place has put up the giant friendship bracelet symbolizing Swifties fandom on its exterior, a feature that has appeared in all Eras Tour stops since New Orleans in October. "A big thank you to our BFFs at Caesars Superdome for our new friendship bracelets, they're now here after having been swapped to Lucas Oil Stadium and Rogers Centre," said an online message from BC Place to venues in New Orleans, Indianapolis and Toronto that have featured the decoration during Swift's tour stops. Vancouver police posted a video message to incoming fans on social media with Swift's "Shake It Off" playing in the background, asking those going to the concert to plan ahead, while also offering to trade friendship bracelets. In the message, police say "hundreds" of officers will be deployed downtown over the weekend to ensure a "safe and memorable" experience for incoming Swifties. Barricades went up around the stadium at noon on Friday, cutting off some of the downtown core's busiest streets, including West Georgia, Smithe, Beatty and Robson, as the closures snarled traffic. An estimated 160,000 fans, many of them international visitors, will converge on the city's downtown for the performances that are the glittering climax to the 149-show, two-year tour that has shattered records around the world. Some will be hard to miss. Swift fan Lisa Daechsel was walking her dog, Lancey, near the stadium with a leash she had made in the style of a friendship bracelet. “Honestly, I saw somebody do it for Eras Tour in Toronto," Daechsel said. "They had a really cute photo of their dog with the friendship bracelet leash. So, I was like, I have to do that! So, I went out last minute and I decided to make one." The corgi and her leash became a magnet for Swifty selfies. "She has been so popular,” said Daechsel. Others may be even more visible. Brittany Hood from Orlando, Fla., will sport a blue velvet, star-studded jumpsuit that pays homage to an outfit Swift wore to the 2022 VMAs after-party. Hood, who is attending Saturday's show, spent months perfecting the look. "It wasn't supposed to be this sparkly but 25 hours later and I was still going," she said. "Where else can you wear a super-bedazzled outfit — I mean I probably would be the person who would wear it to the grocery store, but it just makes it a little bit more special for the moment." The shows are billed to start at 6:45 p.m. with opening act Gracie Abrams. Swift typically performs for about 3 1/2 hours, playing songs from across her discography as she moves through various "Eras," each marked by set and outfit changes that reflect the albums. For instance, she often wears a ball gown for the "Speak Now" section and a snake jumpsuit during her "Reputation" set. Sociologist Rebecca Yoshizawa said Swift's outfit choices are "really symbolic," noting how the singer-songwriter reclaimed snake imagery after a 2016 celebrity feud with Kim Kardashian, who had suggested Swift was a snake. "She is curating and encouraging our experience through her clothing," Yoshizawa said. "She knows people are watching and are also wanting to channel that." Swifties' costumes denote membership to the fandom. "It's very cathartic. It's an opportunity to kind of let loose, have fun and be free, and clothing really is central to identity — it's central to the expression of our identity," said Yoshizawa, a professor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, B.C. The Eras Tour, she said, had provided fans an opportunity to dress in ways they wouldn't normally and build a sense of connection with strangers. Jonica Tebo from Ogdensburg, N.Y., said that's why she has spent hours making her costume for Vancouver, a friendship bracelet fringe jacket. "I have every single Taylor song on the outfit, in the beaded fringe that is sewn on," she said. She also plans to wear pink boots and friendship bracelets to trade. Vancouver has embraced the singer, who performed six shows in Toronto last month. Eras Tour posters can be seen around almost every corner, businesses are hosting Swift-themed events and the city has put up light installations to encourage visitors to explore. Security is tight around the venue, with barricades surrounding BC Place, and ticketless fans being told not to gather outside for traditional "Taylgate" parties. That hasn't reduced the enthusiasm of fans like Hood, who says it's her first real trip out of the United States. She's already been to Eras Tour shows in Los Angeles and Tampa, Fla., dressing up in handmade outfits for both shows. But Vancouver will be special — a girls trip abroad and the end of the Eras Tour. "When the world's on fire, but we all get to kind of celebrate music and girlhood together — it's giving me chills," she said. Some fans, however, remain without tickets for the event but aren't giving up. Melissa Camp and her 15-year-old daughter from Vancouver Island were in tears outside BC Place today after failing to get tickets despite 14 months of trying, but Camp says they will keep trying to secure last-minute seats. Camp says she was almost scammed when she tried to buy tickets, but the effort is worth it for "making sweet memories" with her daughter. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 6, 2024. Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press
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ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Kennard Davis' 15 points helped Southern Illinois defeat Florida Tech 81-54 on Wednesday. Davis shot 6 for 13, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Salukis (3-5). Jarrett Hensley added 14 points while going 6 of 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and he also had six rebounds. Sheridan Sharp finished 5 of 6 from the floor to finish with 12 points. The Panthers were led in scoring by Donovan Brown, who finished with 17 points. Elhadji Thiam added 14 points, six rebounds and two steals for Florida Tech. Max Polk finished with 14 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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We’ve all seen it: Loved ones you had deep connections with for decades suddenly carry a scowl when they see you. People choose to terminate their association with you based on your political affiliation. Too many of us, myself included, have had relationships, even with loved ones, torn apart because of our political stances. Yet some people eventually seek a pathway for reunification. This Thanksgiving, you may be faced with such a person at the dinner table and unsure how to approach resolving your fractured relationship . Can — should — we forgive them for breaking our hearts? It certainly can be worth the try. True, it’s not just that they ended the relationship, but how and why they did. They may have acted like petulant children, slandered our reputations, framed us as closed-minded monsters while refusing to hear our political perspectives. They may have seemed ecstatic to burn bridges, smiling like sinister pyromaniacs as our relationships billowed up into a cloud of dark smoke. You want to give thanks for what you have on Thanksgiving, but it’s hard when you’re utterly aware of what you lost. Forgiveness may be the most difficult virtue. It feels antithetical to give grace to someone you feed doesn’t deserve it — but the gut instinct to remain in rage only eats at the soul. If you stay angry at former friends or family over dumb political disagreements, you’ll ultimately hurt yourself, as well as them. That’s because forgiveness is a gift you hand yourself. It’s a way to let go of blind anger and grievances. Forgiveness provides an opportunity to stand virtuously upright instead of remaining held down by hatred. Consider, too, that we often focus on how we’ve been hurt — yet forget how we may have also been the perpetrators of pain. And that someone in your life may have forgiven you for your sinful deeds. How can you be truly thankful for the grace shown you if you don’t do likewise for others? COVID mania and the hysterical anti-Trump propaganda elevated emotions. Many felt forced forced to re-evaluate relations with family and friends with opposing views. I’ve tried to see it from their perspective: If multiple sources I trusted were telling me daily that one man is beyond evil, if every one of that man’s actions was constantly framed as that of a second Hitler, I too might question the motives of those who support him, even people who are otherwise close to you. Though I don’t agree with these people, I’m sympathetic to the many Americans who were maliciously propagandized and had their emotional buttons pressed for power or profit. But truth is, we don’t need a president or any other politician to issue a call for unity: We have the power to do it on our own. It starts with offering forgiveness — and asking to be forgiven, too. As a Christian, I’m reminded of Luke 23:34, when Jesus uttered the words, “Father forgive them; for they know not what they do.” If Jesus can express willingness to forgive the people who were executing him, then I can forgive friends who discarded me for questioning mainstream COVID narratives, or who denounced me for voting for a man they hated and feared. Thanksgiving is a perfect time to do so. It’s a time for giving thanks for our blessings but also to reflect on how we treat each other. The political climate has been immensely poisonous in recent years, so why not take this holiday to analyze our own contribution to the breakdown of our country’s discourse? And, perhaps, those you forgive will forgive you in turn, for dismissing their concerns for the country and not giving them a break for, say, how stressed they were during the pandemic. There is nothing beneficial about holding on to that hurt — and something wonderful about letting it go. This Thanksgiving, give yourself that gift. Adam B. Coleman is the author of “Black Victim to Black Victor” and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears open to switching parties to become a Republican, as he declined to rule out a future change in political allegiances during a pair of interviews Friday that came as he has increasing warmed to President-elect Donald Trump. The comments from Adams, the top Democrat in one of the country's most liberal cities, riled critics who have grown concerned over the mayor's increasing willingness to throw his support behind Trump and his hardline immigration policies. Adams, who faces federal corruption charges , was a registered Republican in the 1990s and early 2000s but has spent his political career as a Democrat. In a Friday morning interview with the local cable news station NY1, Adams was asked if he would consider a return to the GOP. The Democrat appeared to leave open the possibility of a switch. “The party that’s the most important for me is the American party,” he said. “I’m a part of the American party. I love this country. This is the home of the free, the land of the brave.” In another interview about a half-hour later on PIX11, Adams said he would run for reelection as a Democrat but still appeared to leave some wiggle room for his future. “So no matter what party I’m on or vote on, I’m going to push for the American values," he said. "And I think America has told us, stop the squabbling, leaders, and start leading us out of the crisis that we’re facing.” Adams won office on a centrist platform and has spent significant time as mayor quarreling with the progressive wing of his party. But his rhetoric has taken a noticeable rightward turn in the weeks since Trump's election victory, particularly on immigration, with Adams boosting the president-elect's platform and appearing enthusiastic about the incoming administration. Rather than restricting cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as he once promised, Adams recently expressed a willingness to roll back the city’s so-called sanctuary policies, and he plans to meet with Trump’s top border official over concerns about what the mayor said was the “rising illegal alien crime rate in New York City.” He has also praised those in Trump’s orbit, including Elon Musk, who has claimed falsely that Democrats are illegally “importing” migrants to garner votes. “This is a racehorse that wanted to run its right pace and we’ve been holding back that racehorse out of fear of being canceled,” Adams said of the country Tuesday. “And now you have a bunch of people who are not afraid of being canceled.” The shift comes as Adams is trying to fight off an indictment on federal corruption charges while governing the city and gearing up to run for a second term. Adams has pleaded not guilty in his criminal case, in which he has been accused of accepting free or discounted overseas trips and illegal campaign contributions from people looking to gain his influence, including people connected to Turkey or the Turkish government. Adams’ critics have seized on his recent comments about the Trump administration as a move toward self-preservation, accusing the mayor of cozying up to the next president in an effort to secure a pardon in his corruption case. “Eric Adams continues to sound more like he is auditioning for a job in right-wing media than running for reelection in a Democratic primary,” said Zohran Mamdani, a state assembly member who is challenging against Adams in the mayoral primary. “Eric Adams is in City Hall because Democratic voters sent him there. To serve his own narrow self-interests, he is clearly prepared to betray them.” Zellnor Myrie, a state senator who is also challenging Adams in the primary, said “at a time when the Republican Party has never been more out of line with New York values, we need a mayor who isn’t scared to call himself a Democrat.” “Instead of playing footsie with the next president, we need a mayor with the courage to stand up for our city,” Myrie wrote on X. Adams on Friday did distance himself from the Trump administration's potential plans to carry out mass deportations, saying, “You know, I’m not for mass deportation, but I’m not for mass saturation.” Still, the mayor's recent remarks are a major departure from his stance before he took office. In June of 2021, a few weeks before winning the Democratic mayoral primary, Adams spoke to a room full of immigrant New Yorkers about the challenges facing city residents who are in the country illegally. “Too many of our neighbors live in the shadows,” he said at the time, “scarred by the abusive rhetoric and tactics of the Trump era and fearing a denial of their rights.” Izaguirre reported from Albany. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Austin Ekeler injury update: Commanders' RB exits after big hit vs. Cowboys
The New York Giants might not have the answers to the endless stream of questions facing the quarterback room, upper management, and rudderless operation in the home stretch. But they’ll be damned if they aren’t going to try and find some answers. On Tuesday, the Giants claimed former Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich off of waivers. © Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Dulcich, a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, was largely knocked off course by a series of hamstring injuries. Dulcich hasn’t played since Denver’s Week 4 win over the New York Jets, but he hasn’t logged a catch since Week 2. He has generated 12 targets for five catches and 28 yards in 2024. Related: Chris Manhertz Shining Despite Giants' Struggles It isn’t immediately clear what role he’ll play in the tight end room and how soon he’ll get on the field. Rookie Theo Johnson has taken the starting job with meager returns, and Chris Manhertz’ role should be solidified due to his proclivities as a blocker. If someone is getting ousted from the room, it will likely be Daniel Bellinger, who entered camp as the presumed starter and has since played the 17th-most snaps on New York’s offense. Dulcich, who ran a 4.69-second 40-yard dash as a prospect, has legitimate traits to live as a receiving threat over the middle of the field. As a rookie, it seemed like they would eventually come to fruition. Despite subpar quarterbacking, Dulcich posted 411 yards and two scores in just 10 games in 2022. Don’t expect to see Dulcich on Thanksgiving duty against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. But as things continue to unravel, he could very well play a sizable role down the stretch. Related: Dexter Lawrence Isn't Going AnywhereTikTok is inching closer to a potential ban in the US. So what's next?