SAN DIEGO , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNA), a biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics called Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCsTM), today announced that on November 20, 2024, the Human Capital Management Committee of Avidity's Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock option awards to purchase an aggregate of 117,000 shares of its common stock and 58,500 restricted stock units ("RSUs") to twelve (12) new non-executive employees under the Avidity Biosciences, Inc. 2022 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan (the "2022 Inducement Plan"). The awards were granted as inducements material to the employees entering into employment with Avidity in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The 2022 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employees of Avidity, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as an inducement material to such individuals' entering into employment with Avidity, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options have an exercise price of $43.65 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Avidity's common stock on The Nasdaq Global Market on November 20, 2024, or the vesting commencement date. The shares subject to the stock options will vest over four years, with 25% of the shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the balance of the shares vesting in a series of 36 successive equal monthly installments thereafter, subject to each employee's continued employment with Avidity on such vesting dates. The RSUs will vest in four equal installments on the first four anniversaries of the vesting commencement date, subject to each employee's continued employment with Avidity on such vesting dates. The awards are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2022 Inducement Plan and the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement or RSU agreement, as applicable, covering the grant. About Avidity Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCsTM). Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare neuromuscular diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is also advancing two wholly-owned precision cardiology development candidates addressing rare genetic cardiomyopathies. In addition, Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline including programs in cardiology and immunology through key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and X . Investor Contact: Mike MacLean (619) 837-5014 investors@aviditybio.com Media Contact: Navjot Rai (619) 837-5016 media@aviditybio.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/avidity-biosciences-announces-inducement-grants-under-nasdaq-listing-rule-5635c4-302313526.html SOURCE Avidity Biosciences, Inc.
Coty, Inc. and Swarovski have signed a long-term licensing agreement that will launch Swarovski into the fragrance market, with their first products slated to launch in 2026. While financial projections for the partnership have not been released, both companies anticipate increased earnings from the deal, said Coty in an official statement. The agreement will leverage Swarovski's global luxury brand and Coty 's expertise in beauty that also includes assets in cosmetics and skin and body care. In the first quarter of this year, Coty reported an adjusted net income of $128.1 million for their fragrance assets. Prestige fragrances such as Gucci, Burberry, and Marc Jacobs drove performance, with 5% reported growth and 7% like-for-like basis. Gross margins improved to 65.5%, up 200 basis points year-over-year. In the third and fourth quarters of this year, Coty reported earnings of $1.2 billion, up 8% from last year, said Market Screener . The company currently has a market capitalization of $6.67 billion with the stock trading at nearly $7.67 per share, said Market Beat . Swarovski, a privately-held company, does not disclose quarterly earnings but reported a 10% revenue growth year-over-year for 2023, according to a press release . According to Statista , the global fragrance market earned $58.21 billion in 2023, targeting affluent consumers between the ages of 25 and 45. Both Coty and Swarovski appeal to this demographic.What do Reviews of Real Mitolyn Users Say About Purple Peel Exploit for Weight Loss?Widow's heartbreaking message on late hockey star Matthew Gaudreau's birthday: 'I am more and more in love with you and honoured to be your wife'
NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (“Zeta” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZETA) for violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Zeta common stock between February 27, 2024 and November 13, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). On November 22, 2024, a complaint was filed against the Company and certain of its current officers, alleging that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) that Zeta used two-way contracts to artificially inflate financial results; (2) that Zeta engaged in round trip transactions to artificially inflate financial results; (3) that Zeta utilized predatory consent farms to collect user data; (4) that these consent farms have driven almost the entirety of Zeta’s growth; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When investors learned the truth, Zeta’s common stock declined precipitously, injuring investors. If you suffered a loss of more than $100,000 in Zeta’s securities, and wish to participate, or learn more, click here , or please contact our attorneys at (914) 733-7256 or via email to Andrea Farah (afarah@lowey.com) or Vincent R. Cappucci Jr. (vcappucci@lowey.com). Any investor who wishes to serve as Lead Plaintiff must act before January 21, 2024. About Lowey Dannenberg Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors, who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws. The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has recovered billions of dollars on behalf of its clients. Contact: Lowey Dannenberg P.C. 44 South Broadway, Suite 1100 White Plains, NY 10601 Tel: (914) 733-7234 Email: investigations@lowey.com SOURCE: Lowey Dannenberg P.C.9 Products on a Pro Makeup Artist's Holiday Shopping ListA New York judge on Thursday denied Fox News ' request to receive records related to a bribery case that the news network claims would help them in a defamation lawsuit that the voting technology company Smartmatic filed against them. Judge David B. Cohen said the bribery indictment against some of Smartmatic's executives didn't change his mind on two similar requests from Fox . "It's a mere accusation. It raises no presumption of guilt," Cohen said. Why Is Smartmatic Suing Fox News? Smartmatic is suing Fox News and its parent company Fox Corp. for $2.7 billion after the news network aired false claims that Smartmatic helped rig the 2020 election. The company is also suing multiple current or former on-air hosts from the network. In the wake of then-President Donald Trump 's loss to now-President Joe Biden , he and his lawyers claimed the election was stolen from him via widespread voter fraud. Despite there being no evidence to back up such claims, Fox News broadcasted them—which Smartmartic says gutted their business. Fox News did ultimately air an interview with an election technology expert who refuted allegations of election fraud against Smartmatic. Fox says it was simply reporting on newsworthy allegations made by Trump and his allies. Fox is countersuing Smartmatic as it claims the defamation lawsuit violates a New York law against baseless suits aimed at surpressing reporting or criticism of public issues. Meanwhile, Fox News already settled a $787 million lawsuit last year after another voting technology company, Dominion Voting Systems, accused the news network of damaging the company's reputation with their coverage of the 2020 election fraud claims. What Are the Facts of the Bribery Case? The August 8 indictment of Smartmatic co-founder Roger Piñate and two other executives relates to Smartmatic's efforts to get work in the Phillippines between 2015 and 2018. Piñate and the two Smartmatic executives have been accused of scheming to pay more than $1 million in bribes to a Filipino election official to deploy Smartmatic voting machines and pay promptly for them, the indictment says. The payments were made through sham loan agreements and a slush fund created by overcharging for the machines, federal prosecutors allege. Piñate, who has served as Smartmatic's president, pleaded not guilty to conspiring to violate the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and to money laundering. It's unclear whether the two company executives charged have entered pleas. The company itself isn't charged in the case, and Piñate and the two executives were placed on leave. Smartmatic sought to reassure voters that elections are "conducted with the utmost integrity and transparency." Why Does Fox Need the Case Records? Fox says that the bribery case is relevant to Smartmartic's business prospects, and therefore to the voting technology company's claims about what it lost and stands to lose because of Fox's coverage of the 2020 election fraud claims. "As of Aug 8, governments will have to take into account the risks of doing business with a company [where some executives have been] accused of serious corruption by the U.S. Department of Justice [DOJ]," Fox lawyer Brad Masters told a New York court Thursday. Masters asked the court to order Smartmatic to provide any documents that it gave the DOJ for the bribery investigation, any customer inquiries about the charges and any staff communications about the matter and its impact on the voting-technology company. Meanwhile, Smartmatic's lawyers argued that the indictment is irrelevant to their lawsuit. "There's merely an allegation, which is probative of nothing," Smartmatic attorney Caitlin Kovacs said Thursday. She suggested Fox wanted to "stand up here and play prosecutor to the jury" and "accuse Smartmatic of a crime that they didn't commit." This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.Matt Gaetz reveals he will not rejoin Congress next year: ‘I’m still going to be in the fight’
No. 12 Boise State heads to Wyoming hoping to maintain No. 4 seed in College Football Playoff
Jaron Glover is leaving the Big Ten for the SEC. The former Michigan State starting wide receiver announced his transfer commitment to Mississippi State via social media on Friday. Glover had 30 catches for 455 yards and two touchdowns in 18 games with nine starts over three seasons with the Spartans and has two years of eligibility remaining. He entered the portal last offseason before pulling his name to remain with the program. A former three-star recruit from Florida, Glover appeared in one game while taking a redshirt as a true freshman in 2022. He had 14 catches for 261 yards last year and 15 grabs for 192 yards and two scores this season while appearing in nine games and missing three due to injury. Since Michigan State wrapped up a 5-7 season late last month, a total of 13 players from the roster have entered the portal. Glover is one of three receivers in that group, along with Aziah Johnson and Jaelen Smith. Glover is the second Spartan to announce their next school, following offensive lineman Dallas Fincher, who is headed to San Diego State. The portal opened on Monday and closes on Dec. 28. With a trio of receivers in the portal and Montorie Foster out of eligibility, Michigan State is poised to return only one receiver from the regular rotation in Nick Marsh. The true freshman led the Spartans with 649 yards and three touchdowns on 41 catches.
Before speaking at the occasion PM Modi, agreed to a woman’s request to meet a 101-year-old IAF officer named Mangal Sain Handa during his visit to Kuwait. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive community program titled “Hala Modi” at the Shaikh Saad Al Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex he expressed a profound sense of connection, describing the gathering as a “mini India.” The event was attended by the Indian community in Kuwait. “People from North, West, East and South, who speak different languages are here, ‘lekin sab ke dil me ek hi goonj hai – Bhatrat Mata Ki Jai’...” he said. In his address, Modi highlighted the unique significance of his visit, noting that it marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years. He emphasised the ease of travel between the two nations, contrasting the mere four-hour flight with the four-decade gap between prime ministerial visits. “It takes only four hours to travel between India and Kuwait. However, it took PM four decades to visit Kuwait,” the PM said. The Prime Minister praised the contributions of Indian workers in Kuwait, highlighting their hard work, honesty and skills. This praise was not merely rhetorical; Modi specifically cited India’s leading position in global remittances, attributing much of this success to the dedication of Indians working abroad, particularly in Kuwait. He emphasised the deep respect and admiration held by Kuwaiti citizens for the Indian community. “Whenever I speak with the leadership of Kuwait, they praise the contributions of Indians working here. Kuwaiti citizens also hold a deep admiration for Indians because of your hard work, honesty and skills. Today, India ranks first in the world for remittances. Much of this success can be attributed to dedicated individuals like you. Additionally, our fellow countrymen value and respect your contributions,” he said. PM Modi noted the palpable warmth and sense of belonging he felt upon arrival, highlighting the unifying spirit among attendees who hailed from diverse Indian states yet shared a common pride in their heritage. He expressed his joy at seeing a microcosm of India’s rich diversity represented in Kuwait.”I have reached Kuwait just two and a half hours ago, since the time I have stepped here, I am feeling a different sense of belonging, a different warmth all around. You all have come from different states of India, but seeing all of you, it seems as if a mini Hindustan has come in front of me.” Modi also emphasised the synergy between India’s economic vision and Kuwait’s ambitions. He underscored India’s prowess in skill, technology, and innovation, positioning India as a crucial partner in Kuwait’s drive towards a dynamic and innovative economy. “Kuwait through trade and innovation, wants to be a dynamic economy. India is also focusing on innovation and strengthening its economy... India has the skill, technology, innovation and manpower that ‘New’ Kuwait needs.” Beyond the formal address, a heartwarming anecdote further illuminated the personal touch of Modi’s visit. He graciously agreed to meet a 101-year-old former Indian Air Force officer, Mangal Sain Handa, at the request of a community member. Click for more latest India news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Junaid Dar is a multimedia journalist based in Delhi, currently working as the Chief Reporter for News9 Live. He has been at the heart of India’s most pivotal moments. From the intense 2022 UP Assembly elections to the 2024 Assembly elections in Kashmir, and the high-stakes 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Junaid has been on the ground and brought fresh perspectives to his readers.His work goes beyond politics. He has a special knack for telling human stories—whether it’s his Indepth coverage of the farmers' protests, where he focused on the lives and struggles of the protesters, or his courageous reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he risked his own safety to capture the full scope of the crisis. His reporting has appeared in leading national and international outlets, including Voice of America, Daily Vox, Huffington Post, TRT World, Article 14, and India Ahead, among others. Latest NewsNEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain Inc. (NASDAQ: OB) (“Outbrain”), a leading technology platform that drives business results by engaging people across the Open Internet, announced today that, at its special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) held earlier today, Outbrain shareholders voted to approve the issuance of 35 million shares of common stock and 10.5 million Series A Convertible Preferred Shares, which are convertible into common stock, in connection with the acquisition of Teads S.A. (the “Share Issuance Proposal”). The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025. “We are pleased with the outcome of today’s special meeting and extend our appreciation to our shareholders for supporting the combination with Teads,” said David Kostman, Chief Executive Officer of Outbrain. “Today’s shareholder approval marks a major milestone in the process to combine our two complementary businesses. We look forward to the closing of the transaction and becoming a global leader on the Open Internet delivering our full funnel value proposition to drive great outcomes for brands and media owners,” added Kostman.
A PREMIER League star’s domestic rubbish was dumped illegally outside an apartment block. Furious residents contacted Crystal Palace to report Jefferson Lerma for fly-tipping . The club investigated and discovered that the Colombian midfielder, 30, had paid for a “legitimate waste disposal service” to dispose of the trash “in good faith”. The rubbish was strewn across the front of garages behind flats in Streatham, South London — nine miles from Lerma’s home. Grainy CCTV images show men arriving in cars with fake number plates to dump the trash. The garbage included broken toys, full carrier bags and dozens of opened parcels and boxes bearing Lerma’s address. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Recent windy weather spread the rubbish further. Heidi Vella, who lives in the flats, said: “Fly-tipping is illegal and a social blight and so it was a real shock to the residents here to see a Premier League footballer’s rubbish dumped on our property. “A quick look showed it was Jefferson Lerma’s domestic rubbish. Now we want to pursue the ‘man with a van’ so he is dealt with by law.” Lerma signed for Bournemouth for £25million in 2018 and joined Palace on a free transfer last year. Most read in Football The club said: “When this matter was drawn to our attention, we immediately arranged for the rubbish to be collected and disposed of correctly. “We apologise for any inconvenience.”TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 5, 2024-- Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC (“Concurrent”), a leading multi-custodial, hybrid registered investment adviser (“RIA”), reaches $9.7 billion in assets under management with the addition of six new advisors and additional support staff. Lora Hoff, Carl Lambert and Lindsay Lambert join existing Concurrent teams, Jason Hudson joins under his own brand, Hudson Wealth Management, while the remaining four advisors join as one team under Canopy Asset Management (“Canopy”). The new partnerships bring the firm a collective $885 million in assets under management. Canopy aligns with Concurrent to support its ongoing growth goals. It seeks to add assets and staff, as well as additional resources and solutions for clients, including improving reporting and portfolio management and building a legacy firm. The team of four, Tye Pipkin, Ken Pipkin, Jennifer Fussell, and Kristen Moore, will tap into Concurrent’s in-depth back-office support to reinforce the firm’s infrastructure and will continue operating under the current company name from their office in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Lora Hoff and Carl and Lindsay Lambert join Wealth Partners Alliance ("WPA") , an established part of the Concurrent network, which manages over $1.5 billion AUM. Hoff brings over 25 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management and will continue to serve her business-owner clients with enhanced services out of WPA’s Dallas office. Concurrent provides Hoff access to top-tier technology and promotes her firm’s continued growth through increased operational capabilities. The Lambert team will be based out of WPA’s Houston office, offering corporate retirement planning and wealth planning for individuals and employees. Concurrent’s advanced technology infrastructure will allow the team to serve clients with innovation and flexibility. The partnership presents business growth resources while allowing the Lambert team to maintain autonomy in their business. Jason Hudson has been helping clients plan for retirement for almost a decade. He is launching his firm Hudson Wealth Management and tapping Concurrent for its evolving technology and operational support, which will help enhance client relationships by offering personalized attention and improved services. “Our mission is to equip advisors with the resources they need for success. We are eager to see Jason, Lora, Carl, Lindsay, and the Canopy team grow as they elevate client engagement and satisfaction,” said Concurrent CEO and co-founder Nate Lenz. “We recognize that advisors have a choice, and we strive to be a destination firm for advisors who seek independence and support in their entrepreneurial endeavors. It’s an honor when advisors choose to align with us, and we are committed to maintaining the trust they place in us.” About Concurrent Concurrent is a multi-custodial, hybrid registered investment adviser (RIA) created to give independent advisors all the resources they need to grow their businesses and adapt to the evolving financial needs of their clients. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Concurrent was established in 2017 by former advisors, business owners and industry leaders to cultivate a national network of independent providers of unbiased, fiduciary advice. Through a partnership with Merchant , Concurrent offers its advisors strategic resources, full operational support, and opportunities to align through shared equity and mutual success. Independence and collaboration are central to Concurrent’s ethos, as advisors maintain their autonomy and unique value while sharing best practices and best-in-breed technology to grow as entrepreneurs. To learn more about Concurrent, visit www.poweredbyconcurrent.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205917211/en/ CONTACT: Media Contact Monica Estrada Gregory FCA for Concurrent concurrent@gregoryfca.com 267-503-4770 KEYWORD: FLORIDA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: FINANCE CONSULTING BANKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSET MANAGEMENT SOURCE: Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/05/2024 03:39 PM/DISC: 12/05/2024 03:37 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205917211/enProgress is being made to reclaim the Dixie plant building in Wilson, to reuse the Lehigh Valley Dairy site on MacArthur Road in Whitehall, the PPL Tower in downtown Allentown, Martin Tower land in west Bethlehem, and former Mack Truck buildings on Allentown’s southside. This is happening while Moravian Bethlehem has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its preservation of the past.
PHILADELPHIA , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (the Fund) FSCO announced the monthly distribution for December 2024 . The distribution of $0.06 per share will be paid on December 31, 2024 . Further information on the distribution is summarized in the charts below. The current annualized distribution rate equates to an annualized distribution yield 1 of 10.1% and 10.6%, respectively, based on the Fund's net asset value (NAV) and market price as of November 30, 2024 . The monthly distribution has been fully covered by the Fund's net investment income throughout 2024, and the Fund has generated an estimated total return on NAV of 12.75% and 33.1% on market price year-to-date through November 30, 2024 . The Fund has approximately $2.2 billion in assets under management and invests in event-driven credit, special situations, private capital solutions and other non-traditional credit opportunities. Month Ticker Fund Name Monthly Dividend December FSCO FS Credit Opportunities Corp. $0.06 The distribution will be made on the following schedule: Month Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date December December 23, 2024 December 23, 2024 December 31, 2024 The Fund pays regular monthly cash distributions to common shareholders at a level rate that may be adjusted from time to time. The amount of monthly distributions may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions. Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV to shareholders for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Investors should consider, among other things, the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. Investors can find the Fund's most recent reports and other filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database or on the Fund's website ( https://fsinvestments.com/fs-credit-opportunities-corp/ ). About FS Investments FS Investments is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment and capital solutions. The firm manages over $82 billion in assets for a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, financial professionals and individual investors. FS Investments provides access to a broad suite of alternative asset classes and strategies through its best-in-class investment teams and partners. With its diversified platform and flexible capital solutions, the firm is a valued partner to general partners, asset owners and portfolio companies. FS Investments is grounded in its high-performance culture and guided by its commitment to building value for its clients, investing in its colleagues and giving back to its communities. The firm has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia and is headquartered in Philadelphia. Contact Information: Investor Relations Joe Montelione joseph.montelione@fsinvestments.com Media Sarah Hilferty media@fsinvestments.com Forward Looking Statements Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements with regard to future events or the future performance or operations of the Fund. Words such as "intends," "will," "expects," and "may" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, geopolitical risks, risks associated with possible disruption to the Fund's operations or the economy generally due to hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics such as COVID-19, future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in the Fund's operating area, unexpected costs, the price at which the Fund's shares of common stock may trade on the New York Stock Exchange and such other factors that are disclosed in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Fund undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. 1 Annualized distribution yield reflects the current month's distribution per share annualized and divided by the estimated current month end net asset value (NAV) per share or market price per share; because annualized distribution yield is based on estimated current month end NAV, it is an estimate that is subject to change. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fs-credit-opportunities-corp-fsco-declares-distribution-for-december-2024-302324322.html SOURCE FS Investments © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Losing weight and having a lean physique is a desire for many, nevertheless, for most, it stays just that — a dream. Have you ever wondered why? Why do some people seem to lose weight effortlessly, while others fight their entire lives? Why don't healthy nutrition and everyday exercise always produce the expected results? If you've heard that it's due to metabolism or a slow metabolic rate, you're half correct. But have you considered why your body's metabolism is sluggish in the first place? Diabetes, thyroid problems, a sedentary lifestyle, stress and other hormonal disorders are common causes of slow metabolism. However, there is a cause that frequently goes unnoticed: low mitochondrial levels. Mitochondria are the cells' energy powerhouses, transforming food into energy. When your mitochondria levels are inadequate, your body's capacity to effectively burn fat suffers, leaving you with obstinate body weight and a slew of other health issues. Is there no solution? Fortunately, nature provides an answer. Enter Mitolyn , a novel nutritional supplement that can target the underlying reason for excess body weight: low mitochondrial levels. Mitolyn has received some notice for its potential to address this hidden element, and user reviews are nothing short of inspiring. Mitolyn's claims of dramatic weight loss and apparent health improvements pique interest. In this in-depth Mitolyn review, you’re going to learn more about its ingredients, possible advantages, and potential to help you figure out if it's the solution you're looking for. Continue reading to uncover more about Mitolyn and its potential. 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This dedication to perfection has made it a popular choice for people seeking long-term weight loss and better overall health. Mitolyn is more than just a supplement; it's a lifestyle update that can allow you to take control of your weight reduction journey and live a better, more active life. Get started with Mitolyn today! Importance Of Healthy Mitochondria Levels Mitochondria, sometimes known as the "powerhouses of the cell," play an important part in maintaining a healthy weight. When their function is disrupted, a series of issues arise, making weight management difficult. One of the most serious concerns associated with damaged mitochondria is the body's inability to burn fat efficiently. Mitochondria turn stored calories and fat into energy. When these tiny structures are damaged, fat oxidation decreases, resulting in persistent weight gain that nutrition and physical activity alone cannot reverse. Low mitochondrial levels also result in lower energy generation, which has a direct impact on physical activity. Individuals with poor mitochondrial health frequently feel fatigued, making it harder to maintain a vigorous routine or engage in regular workouts. This lack of mobility exacerbates weight growth, resulting in an endless cycle. Furthermore, damaged mitochondria cause hormonal abnormalities since they regulate metabolic hormones. Disruptions in these hormones can cause increased hunger, poor satiety, and a tendency to retain fat rather than burn it. Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress are two additional problems linked with mitochondrial dysfunction. These factors not only impede metabolism but also encourage the storage of visceral fat, raising the risk of obesity-related illnesses. Without addressing these underlying causes, maintaining a healthy body weight is extremely impossible. Mitolyn is a science-backed, novel approach to weight loss that targets a primary reason that most fat management treatments overlook: low mitochondrial levels. These little powerhouses within your cells play an important part in your body's capacity to burn fat, generate energy, and maintain overall health. But how does Mitolyn do this? Mitolyn's success is based on its capacity to support and possibly increase the activity of mitochondria. Mitochondria transform the food you ingest into energy, known as ATP. This energy powers everything, from muscular contraction to brain activity. Low mitochondrial levels reduce energy generation, delay fat burning and cause undesirable weight gain. Mitolyn works to rejuvenate these cellular powerhouses, potentially helping your body burn fat more efficiently and produce the energy it requires to survive. Mitolyn is a holistic health supplement that does more than just help you lose weight. 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The Federal Capital Territory Primary Health Care system has emerged as one of the best in the federation at the second edition of the Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge Gala/ Awards ceremony held in Abuja. A statement from Bola Ajao, the Senior Special Assistant to the Mandate Secretary, FCT Health and Environment Secretariat, Adedalapo Fasawe, noted that the FCT emerged as the runner-up for “Best Performing and Most Improved State” with a cash incentive of $400,000 in recognition of its implemented innovations and outstanding performance in strengthening PHC system in the territory in line with Universal Health Coverage among other states in the year 2024. Meanwhile, 14 awards were presented in total—one per geo-political zone and one national award. Along with FCT, other states that shined at the ceremony were Gombe state, which won “Best Implemented Innovation,” and Anambra, which got the “Overall Best Performance” award for the 2024 edition. This year’s edition, chaired by Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima, was represented by a former Minister of FCT, Alh. Aliyu Madibbo. The PHC Leadership Challenge award was launched in 2022 by the Nigeria Governors Forum as a commitment to strengthening and improving the PHC system across the country and to appraise state performance. The first award edition kicked off in 2023. Related News FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.7tn November revenue FCT health insurance scheme exceeds 2024 enrolment targets — Official Wike ready to revoke illegally acquired lands of friends, family — Aide In response to this remarkable feat, Fasawe said, “This award underscores the strategic leadership of the FCT Minister in investing in healthcare and the credible services carried out daily in PHC centres across the territory, with more to come.” Fasawe noted that the FCT healthcare system promotes and utilises the Basic Health Care Provision Fund adequately yields significant improvements in antenatal coverage, an increased proportion of women who are using modern contraceptive methods, an increased rate of women delivery with skilled birth attendants through various approaches targeted at creating awareness and educating vulnerable women on the importance of accessing quality healthcare system within their proximity. Fasawe, while appreciating the entire management and staff team of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, and other stakeholders called for more action by putting in more work to ensure that the commitment to strengthen and improve the PHC systems in Nigeria is fully actualised. At the ceremony, the HSE Secretariat was represented by the Acting Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Health Care Board, Ruqqaya Wamako in the company of the Director, FCT Health Insurance Scheme, Dr Salamatu Belgore, who received the award on behalf of the Secretariat. The statement added that the Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq, who was represented by the Governor of Anambra state, Prof Charles Soludo; and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate were present at the award ceremony."Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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1 2 3 Hyderabad: Championing resilience in the face of adverse conditions, Abhay Egoor , co-founder and CTO of Dhruva Space emphasised that successful startups differ from traditional businesses by solving problems creatively and taking calculated risks. He was speaking at the first edition of Leaders on Campus, a TOI initiative hosted by the ICBM School of Business Excellence, Attapur, on Friday. The session provided valuable lessons to the gathering in entrepreneurship , strategic decision-making, and team dynamics in building a successful space technology venture. Dhruva Space which began operations in 2012, celebrated its first launch on its 10th anniversary and has since been establishing itself as an alternative in the space industry. During his talk, Egoor highlighted resilience as the most crucial attribute for entrepreneurs, ranking it above talent and capital access. During his address, the space tech entrepreneur also stressed the importance of anticipation over adaptability. "Having a broader vision rather than a narrow cone of view is essential in today's dynamic business environment," Egoor stated. Sharing his personal journey, Egoor said how his entrepreneurial aspirations began during college. After graduation, he initially planned to venture into smart homes but faced a reality check regarding technical skills and resources. "We made the strategic decision to upskill while maintaining our jobs, understanding the capital requirements for sustained R&D and product development," he recalled. A significant milestone in Dhruva's journey was the merger with Thybolt company in 2019. Egoor described this as a "hard but necessary call," emphasising how industry shifts and team dynamics influenced the decision. The session concluded with Egoor telling aspiring entrepreneurs how, "more than ideas and achievements, investors prioritise the founding team's composition and internal dynamics". Students' Q&A with CTO Q: What's your perspective on managing younger employees who have different expectations about work-life balance, particularly regarding traditional 70-80 hour work weeks? A: The market dynamics have evolved significantly since the 1980s and 90s, though some fundamentals remain unchanged. Speaking from an entrepreneur's perspective, there's no real "off switch" when you're running your own company. It's not feasible to maintain strict 9-5, Monday-Friday schedules with guaranteed weekends off. Entrepreneurship requires flexibility, and if you're not comfortable with that, it might not be the right path for you. However, I've personally managed to find my own balance within these demands. Q: How does working at a startup differ from working in a corporate environment? A: Startup work environments are characterized by fluctuating intensity levels. There are periods of high-pressure work followed by more relaxed phases. We actively monitor employee workload to prevent burnout, and our data shows that most employees typically work around 9 hours per day. However, there are unique challenges, such as operational pressures to meet deadlines and the need to handle frequent ad hoc tasks. This creates a more dynamic and sometimes unpredictable work environment compared to traditional corporate settings. Q: What measures have you implemented to foster effective teamwork in your organization? A: Our team-building approach begins at the recruitment stage. We incorporate a specific culture round in our hiring process to assess cultural fit alongside technical capabilities. There have been instances where candidates excelled technically but didn't align with our cultural values. This evaluation helps ensure compatibility with our company's core ethos. We have a clear vision of the type of company we're building, and we seek candidates who can elevate our organization. Once hired, we follow standard onboarding procedures while emphasizing the importance of aligning each employee with our company's vision. QUOTE Students have shown lot of curiosity to learn from a successful startup founder. The entire session going beyond the intended time with QnA is itself an indication of the students' interest in innovation and entrepreneurship. The session provided students with valuable insights and practical knowledge on the entrepreneurial ecosystem — Ritu Zarar | chairperson, ICBM School of Business Excellence Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .Packham resigns as RSPCA president after animal cruelty claims at approved farms
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NoneSADO, Japan (AP) — Japan held a memorial ceremony on Sunday near the Sado Island Gold Mines , listed this summer as a UNESCO World Heritage site after the country moved past years of historical disputes with South Korea and reluctantly acknowledged the mines' dark history. However, it has not offered an apology. At these mines, hundreds of Koreans were forced to labor under abusive and brutal conditions during World War II, historians say. Japanese officials at Sunday’s ceremony time paid tribute for the first to “all workers” including Korean laborers who died at the mines, without acknowledging they were forced laborers — part of what critics call a persistent policy of whitewashing Japan's history of sexual and labor exploitation before and during the war. The ceremony, supposed to further mend wounds, renewed tensions between the two sides. South Korea boycotted Sunday's memorial service citing unspecified disagreements with Tokyo over the event. “As a resident, I must say (their absence) is very disappointing after all the preparations we made,” said Sado Mayor Ryugo Watanabe. “I wish we could have held the memorial with South Korean attendees.” The Associated Press explains the Sado mines, their history and the controversy. The 16th-century mines on the island of Sado, about the size of the Pacific island of Guam, off the western coast of Niigata prefecture, operated for nearly 400 years, beginning in 1601, and were once the world’s largest gold producer. They closed in 1989. During the Edo period, from 1603 to 1868, the mines supplied gold currency to the ruling Tokugawa Shogunate. Today, the site has been developed into a tourist facility and hiking site where visitors can learn about the changes in mining technology and production methods while looking at the remains of mine shafts and ore dressing facilities. Critics say the Japanese government only highlights the glory of the mines and covers up its use of Korean victims of forced labor and their ordeals. The mines were registered as a cultural heritage site in July after Japan agreed to include an exhibit on the conditions of Korean forced laborers and to hold a memorial service annually after repeated protests from the South Korean government. A few signs have since been erected, indicating former sites of South Korean laborers’ dormitories. A city-operated museum in the area also added a section about Korean laborers, but a private museum attached to the main UNESCO site doesn't mention them at all. At the UNESCO World Heritage Committee July meeting, the Japanese delegate said Tokyo had installed new exhibition material to explain the “severe conditions of (the Korean laborers’) work and to remember their hardship.” Japan also acknowledged that Koreans were made to do more dangerous tasks in the mine shaft, which caused some to die. Those who survived also developed lung diseases and other health problems. Many of them were given meager food rations and nearly no days off and were caught by police if they escaped, historians say. But the Japanese government has refused to admit they were “forced labor.” South Korea had earlier opposed the listing of the site for UNESCO World Heritage on the grounds that the Korean forced laborers used at the mines were missing from the exhibition. South Korea eventually supported the listing after consultations with Japan and Tokyo’s pledge to improve the historical background of the exhibit and to hold a memorial that also includes Koreans. Historians say Japan used hundreds of thousands of Korean laborers, including those forcibly brought from the Korean Peninsula, at Japanese mines and factories to make up for labor shortages because most working-age Japanese men had been sent to battlefronts across Asia and the Pacific. About 1,500 Koreans were forced to work at the Sado mines, according to Yasuto Takeuchi, an expert on Japan’s wartime history, citing wartime Japanese documents. The South Korean government has said it expects Japan to keep its pledge to be truthful to history and to show both sides of the Sado mines. “The controversy surrounding the Sado mines exhibit underscores a deeper problem” of Japan’s failure to face up to its wartime responsibility and its growing “denialism” of its wartime atrocities, Takeuchi said. All workers who died at the Sado mines were honored. That includes hundreds of Korean laborers who worked there during Japan’s 1910-1945 colonization of the Korean Peninsula. At Sunday’s ceremony, four Japanese representatives, including central and local government officials and the head of the organizing group, thanked all mine workers for their sacrifice and mourned for those who died. None offered any apology to Korean forced laborers for the harsh treatment at the mines. Attendants observed a moment of silence for the victims who died at the mines due to accidents and other causes. The ceremony dredged up long-standing frustrations in South Korea. About 100 people, including officials from Japan’s local and central government, as well as South Korean Foreign Ministry officials and the relatives of Korean wartime laborers, were supposed to attend. Because of South Korea's last-minute boycott, more than 20 seats remained vacant. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement Saturday it was impossible to settle the disagreements between both governments before the planned event on Sunday, without specifying what those disagreements were. There has been speculation that the South Korean boycott might have been due to the presence of parliamentary vice minister Akiko Ikuina at Sunday's ceremony. In August 2022, Ikuina reportedly visited Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine , weeks after she was elected as a lawmaker. Japan’s neighbors view Yasukuni, which commemorates 2.5 million war dead including war criminals, as a symbol of Japan’s past militarism. Her visit could have been seen as a sign of a lack of remorse. Some South Koreans criticized the Seoul government for throwing its support behind an event without securing a clear Japanese commitment to highlight the plight of Korean laborers. There were also complaints over South Korea agreeing to pay for the travel expenses of Korean victims’ family members who were invited to attend the ceremony. Critics say Japan’s government has long been reluctant to discuss wartime atrocities. That includes what historians describe as the sexual abuse and enslavement of women across Asia, many of them Koreans who were deceived into providing sex to Japanese soldiers at frontline brothels and euphemistically called “comfort women,” and the Koreans who were mobilized and forced to work in Japan, especially in the final years of World War II. Korean compensation demands for Japanese atrocities during its brutal colonial rule have strained relations between the two Asian neighbors, most recently after a 2018 South Korean Supreme Court ruling ordered Japanese companies to pay damages over their wartime forced labor. Japan’s government has maintained that all wartime compensation issues between the two countries were resolved under the 1965 normalization treaty. Ties between Tokyo and Seoul have improved recently after Washington said their disputes over historical issues hampered crucial security cooperation as China’s threat grows in the region. South Korea’s conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol announced in March 2023 that his country would use a local corporate fund to compensate forced labor victims without demanding Japanese contributions. Japan’s then-Prime Minister Fumio Kishida later expressed sympathy for their suffering during a Seoul visit. Security, business and other ties between the sides have since rapidly resumed. Japan’s whitewashing of wartime atrocities has risen since the 2010s, particularly under the past government of revisionist leader Shinzo Abe . For instance, Japan says the terms “sex slavery” and “forced labor” are inaccurate and insists on the use of highly euphemistic terms such as “comfort women” and “civilian workers” instead. Takeuchi, the historian, said listing Japan’s modern industrial historical sites as a UNESCO World Heritage is a government push to increase tourism. The government, he said, wants “to commercialize sites like the Sado mines by beautifying and justifying their history for Japan’s convenience.” Associated Press writer Kim Tong-hyung in Seoul, South Korea contributed to this report.
Today on the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted , Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, creator of PUBG, announced that his next project, a survival game called Prologue: Go Wayback! will launch into early access on Steam next year. When I say "next project" I really mean "one of his next projects." Greene is cooking up several at his studio, PlayerUnknown Productions, including a tech demo of his new game engine which was released today on Steam . You can download Preface: Undiscovered World right now and explore "an Earth-scale world generated in real-time" on your PC. As for Prologue, it's "a single-player open world emergent game within the survival genre" and it'll be entering early access in Q2 of 2025. You may not have to wait quite that long, however, as the studio says "a series of playtests" will precede the early access launch. We've heard a bit about Prologue over the last few years, a survival experience Greene described as "a prototype of an idea. We'll use early access to build on that and make it into a full product. It allows you to have a new map to play on every time you press play," he said. "We have a simple survival loop. Get from one side of the map to the other side of the map with some difficult weather on the way," Greene said. "It's not just raining and moody, it's not just an aesthetic thing," said Alexander Helliwell, senior artist at PlayerUnknown Productions. "It's not just that the player is cold and wet. Suddenly now, oh wait, mud forms, rivers go up. If you die, that's it." Each time you play, Prologue will generate an entirely new 8x8 km map. That map generation system is part of what will someday become Artemis, the massively multiplayer sandbox that's the ultimate goal for PlayerUnknown Productions. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. Prologue is built in Unreal but will use the studio's "in-house machine-learning-driven terrain generation technology, allowing the instant creation of millions of maps." Prologue is just the start of the studio's "three-game plan" that will lead up to Artemis, which according to Greene is roughly five to 10 years away. "After Prologue, two more games are planned for release in the coming years, each addressing critical technical challenges that will bring the studio closer to the final product," Greene said. "With Prologue, we aim to engage players and introduce them to the emergent mechanics and expansive worlds we’re developing." You can visit Prologue: Go Wayback!'s Steam page here , and if you're interested in participating in a playtest before its early access launch, I'd recommend joining the official Discord.JEE Advanced 2025 information brochure released: Registration begins on April 23, 2025
The new(ish) Volvo EX30 has earned another distinguished, and expected, accomplishment. The highly rated and quiet small SUV has earned a 5-star safety rating from the Euro NCAP rating system. That’s the highest possible ranking. “It may be our smallest ever SUV, but the Volvo EX30 is also a proud flagbearer of our longstanding and well-known position as a leader in automotive safety,” Volvo writes. “While we always design our cars to be safe in the real world and not only to excel in safety ratings, this result underscores the strong safety credentials of the EX30,” said Åsa Haglund , the head of our Safety Centre. “With the EX30, we have taken our city safety to the next level, by creating a small SUV that looks after you as well as other traffic participants on busy city streets.” Of course, if there’s anything Volvo Cars is known for, it’s safety. Its reputation as the producer of the safest cars in the world is known around the world. The company is happy to build on that reputation, both in its vehicle design and in its press releases. “As our smallest SUV, the EX30 is as safe as you’d expect from a Volvo car. With safety systems developed through our unique safety knowledge gained from research in real-world accidents for over 50 years, it is designed to help protect its driver and passengers in the event of a crash in real life. “It does so through modern restraint technology, as well as a structural design that fulfills our pioneering in-house safety requirements. These ambitious requirements often exceed official testing requirements and are designed to prepare our cars for various real-world scenarios which can sometimes be far more complicated than standardised testing.” Naturally, Volvo has also included good driver-assist features, and these involve features to protect the driver and passengers as well as features to protect other road users. For example, it’s got a feature to warn you that a cyclist is coming if you are about to open your door in its path. You can dive into more of Volvo’s safety features on the EX30 here . Related story: My Volvo EX30 CleanTechnica's Comment Policy LinkedIn WhatsApp Facebook X Email Mastodon RedditTerry McLaurin has enjoyed a career year in 2024 for the Washington Commanders , but his season has now encountered an unexpected hurdle. McLaurin has been limited in practice this week due to an ankle issue. It doesn't sound like McLaurin is in too much danger of missing Sunday night's contest against the Atlanta Falcons , but Washington had better hope he's at 100 percent. McLaurin in recent weeks has enjoyed arguably the best stretch of play in his NFL career, with six touchdowns in his past four games. McLaurin, who ranks second in the NFL in receiving touchdowns with 12 (behind only Ja'Marr Chase), is very likely to be selected for his second career Pro Bowl and even has a good case to make an All-Pro team. Last Sunday , he set the Commanders' franchise record for receiving TDs in a season. It's unclear as to exactly when or how McLaurin suffered his ankle injury, but it's estimated that he would have missed practice on Wednesday (the team was off for the holiday) and was limited on Thursday. Washington is hurting at the WR position, with Dyami Brown (hamstring) and Noah Brown (kidney) also banged up. The Commanders signed Chris Moore to their practice squad on Thursday in lieu of the injuries, though hopefully that's not a sign that McLaurin's is more severe than anticipated. He seemed to be in good spirits during his media availability , sounding like someone who has every intention of playing on Sunday. Washington will need him to do so, and will need him to be at his best. The Commanders can clinch a playoff bid against Atlanta, and it wouldn't feel right if their offense's biggest star can't be on the field for it.
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