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The NSE Nifty 50 consolidates between 23,500 support and 23,860 resistance. Analysts highlight that a breakout above 23,860 may target 24,000-24,100, while a drop below 23,500 could signal further downside. "Technically, Nifty managed to cross the 200-day simple moving average, or 200-DSMA, on the daily chart but failed to sustain above it, forming a doji candle. On the weekly chart, the index has formed an inside bar candlestick pattern, indicating strong demand near the 23,500-23,540 zone. The 200-DSMA is placed around 23,860, which will act as an immediate hurdle for Nifty. A sustainable move above this level could drive the index towards 24,000–24,100," according to Hrishikesh Yedve, AVP technical and derivatives research at Asit C. Mehta Investment Interrmediates Ltd. "On the downside, 23,500 remains a key support. In the immediate term, Nifty is expected to consolidate between 23,500 and 23,900, with a breakout on either side defining its next move," said Yedve. "With no significant triggers in the near term, markets are likely to remain range-bound. Pre-quarterly business updates to be released in the first week of January 2025 will provide insights into the upcoming result season and would be keenly tracked by the markets," said Siddhartha Khemka, head of research, wealth management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. "After oscillating within a well-established range of 23,650-23,850, the index has formed consecutive doji candles on the daily chart, while the weekly chart shows a spinning top or inside bar candlestick pattern. A decisive move in either direction is required to establish a clear trend," according to Aditya Gaggar, Director of Progressive Shares. Bank Nifty closed marginally higher at 51,311. Yedve noted that on the daily chart, the index formed a small green candle, and on the weekly chart, it displayed an inside bar candlestick pattern. The 200-Day Simple Moving Average, or 200-DSMA, is currently placed around 50,580, which will serve as strong support, while the 100-Day Exponential Moving Average, or 100-DEMA, at 51,630 acts as resistance. "In the short term, Bank Nifty is expected to trade within the 50,550–51,650 range, with a breakout in either direction determining its future trajectory,” he said. Overseas investors stayed net sellers for the ninth consecutive session, and domestic institutional investors stayed net buyers for the eighth straight session on Friday. FPIs offloaded stocks worth Rs 1,323.29 crore, and domestic institutional investors bought stocks worth approximately Rs 2,544.64 crore, according to provisional data from the National Stock Exchange. The Nifty January futures were up by 0.34% to 24,000 at a premium of 187 points, with the open interest up by 4.77%. The open interest distribution for the Nifty 50 Jan. 2 expiry series indicated most activity at 25,000 call strikes, with the 21,600 put strikes having maximum open interest. Indian benchmark indices ended Friday's session higher as Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and ICICI Bank Ltd. share prices led. The Nifty 50 ended with gains for the second day in a row. The benchmark indices recouped weekly losses. The Nifty 50 ended 63.20 points, or 0.27%, higher at 23,813.40, and the Sensex ended 226.59 points, or 0.29%, higher at 78,699.07. A few hours into Friday's session, the Nifty 50 had risen 0.79% to the day's high of 23,801.40, and the Sensex had climbed 0.73% to the day's high of 79,043.15. JSW Energy: The company’s arm JSW Neo Energy acquired a 4,696 MW renewable energy platform from O2 Power Midco Holdings and O2 Energy SG for Rs 12,468 crore. OL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals: The board approved the subdivision of each share into 5. Prestige Estates: The company signed a business transfer agreement to transfer the company’s hospitality undertaking to arm Prestige Hospitality Ventures for Rs 313 crore. Zydus Lifesciences: The company and Sterling Biotech have mutually agreed to extend the deadline for the purchase of the API business of Sterling Biotech from Dec. 31, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Ola Electric: Anshul Khandelwal resigned from the post of Chief Marketing Officer. Suvonil Chatterjee resigned from the post of chief technology and product officer. The Indian rupee weakened sharply on Friday, hitting a fresh record closing low of 85.54 against the US dollar. This marked its steepest single-day decline since February 2023. The domestic currency, during the trading session, had depreciated 53 paise to hit its lowest ever value of 85.81. It had opened at 85.32 per dollar and had closed at 85.26 on Thursday.
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Egypt has provided EGP 65.6bn in loans for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises to over 2.9 million beneficiaries in villages covered by the “Decent Life” presidential initiative, according to Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat. The loans were disbursed from various financing entities. The details were presented on Sunday during Al-Mashat’s overview of the final results of the fiscal year (FY) 2023/24 socio-economic development plan to the Planning and Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, which is chaired by Fakhry El-Feki. Economic Challenges Al-Mashat highlighted that the current global economic landscape is unstable, with both economic and geopolitical challenges impacting economies worldwide. She stated that the Egyptian economy has been affected, impacting the performance and implementation of the socio-economic development plan. The plan initially projected a 4.1% economic growth rate for FY 2023/24. However, Egypt’s real GDP growth slowed to 2.4% by the end of the fiscal year. This is a decline from 3.8% in FY 2022/23 and 6.6% in FY 2021/22. The performance of key economic sectors such as the Suez Canal, the extractive and petroleum sector, and manufacturing industries have been negatively impacted by external shocks, economic challenges, and geopolitical issues, Al-Mashat said. She added that contractionary monetary and fiscal policies were adopted by the state in order to restore macroeconomic stability and govern public investments. The plan had also projected an inflation rate of 16% for FY 2023/24. Due to a flexible exchange rate policy, inflation peaked at 40.3% in September 2023 before declining to 34.1% by the end of the fiscal year. Investment Figures Al-Mashat revealed that total investments under the FY 2023/24 plan reached approximately EGP 1.626trn, a 5.8% increase compared to the previous fiscal year. The plan, which had allocated EGP 1.650trn, saw an implementation rate of approximately 98.5%. Public investments totalled EGP 926bn, representing a 6.3% growth compared to the previous year, and 88% of the planned EGP 1.050trn. As part of the government’s strategy to foster private sector-led economic development, the proportion of public investments to total investments decreased to approximately 57%, compared to a target of 64%. Private investments reached EGP 700bn in FY 2023/24, exceeding the targeted EGP 600bn with an implementation rate of 116%. This represents a 5.3% growth rate, increasing its share of total investments to approximately 43% compared to a planned 36%. The investment rate as a percentage of GDP decreased in FY 2023/24 to 13%, compared to a planned rate of 15.2%, according to Al-Mashat. She stressed the need for more investments to accelerate production and employment across all sectors, which the ministerial economic group is currently addressing. Development Objectives Al-Mashat stated that the plan’s implementations maintained the state’s key developmental objectives, particularly in human and social development. This includes sectors such as school and university education, scientific research, and health services, which received approximately EGP 107.9bn. Despite the decline in investment volume and economic growth, these sectors exceeded their targets, accounting for 34.6% of total government investments, compared to a planned 24.4%. Infrastructure sectors received around EGP 180.6bn, representing 57.9% of government investments, which is below the targeted 66.3%. Local development investments totalled approximately EGP 23.2bn, which is 7.5% of total government investments, exceeding the planned 7.2%. Approximately 35% of total local development investments went to Upper Egypt governorates, compared to 21.4% the previous year. The increase in public investments during the FY 2023/24 fiscal year resulted in the completion of 11,231 projects across various economic and social development sectors, Al-Mashat added. Sectoral Achievements In the health sector, 23 hospitals and family health centres were completed at a total cost of EGP 11.5bn. This includes eight hospitals to complete the first phase of the comprehensive health insurance system, targeting six governorates, as well as ten specialised treatment hospitals and medical centres, and five family health centres. Al-Mashat said the state’s efforts to improve healthcare services led to an increase in “the percentage of beneficiaries from comprehensive and traditional health insurance services” to approximately 70%, compared to 52% in 2013. This has helped to increase the “average life expectancy at birth” to 71.6 years. Public investments in education led to a 63% decrease in primary school dropout rates over ten years and an 84% drop in preparatory school dropouts, Al-Mashat said. The rate of accessible classrooms suitable for the middle class increased from 3% in FY 2013/14 to 7% in FY 2023/24. There are now 179 schools of this type, including applied technology, Japanese, official international, and outstanding schools. Furthermore, the percentage of graduates from applied technology schools who are employed or pursuing university education has increased to 82%. Al-Mashat confirmed that investments in higher education have achieved 100% coverage in public universities, 70% coverage in private universities, and 33% coverage in technological universities across all governorates. Regarding public utilities, 57 drinking water and sewage projects were completed with a total production capacity of approximately 310,500 cubic meters per day at a cost of EGP 8.3bn. Seven treatment plants were also completed with a total capacity of 350,000 cubic meters per day at a cost of EGP 2.8bn. This resulted in a 31% increase in the length of sewage networks, raising sewage service coverage from 50% to 67% nationwide, and from 12% to 43% in rural areas. Social housing investments reached EGP 28.4bn during FY 2023/24, representing 89% of the planned EGP 32bn. This resulted in 69,255 housing units, accommodating approximately 350,000 citizens. In the renewable energy sector, the Suez Gulf wind farm with a capacity of 252 megawatts has begun commercial operation, as well as the trial operation of the 200-megawatt Acwa Power solar plant. 635 villages were supported with electricity services, worn-out networks were replaced in 3,193 villages and 54 small villages and communities were provided with electricity. Additionally, 32 distributors were replaced, and 1,478 distribution transformers were expanded and replaced. The construction of the railway complex in Bashteel was completed. Investments in the sector have resulted in a 71% increase in passenger transport capacity by rail between 2014 and 2023, reaching 1.2 million passengers daily. Freight transport capacity by rail increased by 31%, reaching 5.9 million tons annually. The number of metro and electric traction trains increased from 106 to 220, a growth of 107%, which resulted in an increase in passenger capacity to over 5 million passengers per day. Investments in roads and railways have helped Egypt improve its ranking in the road quality index to 18th globally, compared to 41st in 2019, according to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index issued in 2024. Road traffic fatalities decreased by 25%, and train accidents decreased by 78.2%. In the water resources and irrigation sector, 225 projects were completed at a cost of EGP 4.8bn, including projects to rehabilitate canals, equip wells to operate on solar power, and construct lakes and earthen barriers. Al-Mashat said that approximately 18 million citizens in around 1,500 villages, 68% of whom live in Upper Egypt, have benefited from the first phase of the “Decent Life” initiative. The cost of this phase exceeds EGP 350bn, with 23,000 projects. Approximately 17,000 projects have been completed in the first phase, with an implementation rate of 86%. The development of 100 villages was completed at a total cost of EGP 21bn, benefiting 1.2 million people and improving the “rate of access to basic services” by 69 percentage points.After-hours movers: HP Inc., Dell Technologies, Workday and moreUS seeks to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to build a factory in Georgia that had stalled as the startup electric vehicle maker struggled to become profitable. It’s unclear whether the administration can complete the loan before Donald Trump becomes president again in less than two months, or whether the Trump administration might try to claw the money back. Trump previously vowed to end federal electric vehicle tax credits , which are worth up to $7,500 for new zero-emission vehicles and $4,000 for used ones. Rivian made a splash when it went public and began producing large electric R1 SUVs, pickup trucks and delivery vans at a former Mitsubishi factory in Normal, Illinois, in 2021. Months later, the California-based company announced it would build a second, larger, $5 billion plant about 40 miles (64 kilometers) east of Atlanta, near the town of Social Circle. The R1 vehicles cost $70,000 or more. The company plans to produce R2 vehicles, a smaller SUV, in Georgia with lower price tags aimed at a mass market. The first phase of Rivian’s Georgia factory is projected to make 200,000 vehicles a year, with a second phase capable of another 200,000 a year. Eventually, the plant is projected to employ 7,500 workers. But Rivian was unable to meet production and sales targets and rapidly burned through cash. In March, the company said it would pause construction of the Georgia plant. The company said it would begin assembling its R2 SUV in Illinois instead. CEO RJ Scaringe said the move would allow Rivian to start selling the R2 sooner and save $2.25 billion in capital spending. Since then, German automaker Volkswagen AG said in June it would invest $5 billion in Rivian in a joint venture in which Rivian would share software and electrical technology with Volkswagen. The money eased Rivian’s cash crunch. Tuesday’s announcement throws a lifeline to Rivian’s grander plans. The company said its plans to make the R2 and the smaller R3 in Georgia are back on and that production will begin in 2028. “This loan would enable Rivian to more aggressively scale our U.S. manufacturing footprint for our competitively priced R2 and R3 vehicles that emphasize both capability and affordability,” Scaringe said in a statement. The Energy Department said the loan would substantially boost electric vehicles made in the United States and support Biden’s goal of having zero-emission vehicles make up half of all new U.S. sales by 2030. “As one of a few American EV startups with light duty vehicles already on the road, Rivian’s Georgia facility will allow the company to reach production volumes that make its products more cost competitive and accelerate access to international markets,” the department said in a statement. The loan includes $6 billion, plus $600 million in interest that will be rolled into the principal. The money would come from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, which provides low-interest loans to make fuel-efficient vehicles and components. The program has focused mostly on loans to new battery factories for electric vehicles under Biden, but earlier helped finance initial production of the Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf, two pioneering electric vehicles. The loan program, created in 2007, requires a “reasonable prospect of repayment” of the loan. Under Biden, the program has announced deals totaling $33.3 billion, including $9.2 billion for massive battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky for Ford’s electric vehicles. Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff , who has been a vocal supporter of electric vehicle and solar manufacturing in Georgia, hailed Tuesday’s announcement as “yet another historic federal investment in Georgia electric vehicle manufacturing.” Ossoff had asked Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to support the loan in July. “Our federal manufacturing incentives are driving economic development across the state of Georgia,” Ossoff said in a statement. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says his goal is to make Georgia a center of the electric vehicle industry. But the Republican has had a strained relationship with the Biden administration over its industrial policy, even as some studies have found Georgia has netted more electric vehicle investment than any other state. Kemp has long claimed that manufacturers were picking Georgia before Biden’s signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, was passed. Efforts to bring Rivian to Georgia predated the Biden administration and “our shared vision to bring opportunity to Georgia will remain no matter who resides in the White House or what party controls Congress,” Kemp spokesperson Garrison Douglas said Tuesday. The loan to Rivian could rescue one of the Kemp administration’s signature economic development projects even as Biden leaves office. That could put Rivian and Kemp in the position of defending the loan if Trump tries to quash it. State and local governments offered Rivian an incentive package worth an estimated $1.5 billion in 2022. Neighbors opposed to development of the Georgia site mounted legal challenges. State and local governments spent around $125 million to buy and prepare the nearly 2,000-acre (810-hectare) site. The state also has completed most of $50 million in roadwork that it pledged. The pause at Rivian contrasts with rapid construction at Hyundai Motor Group’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle and battery complex near Savannah. The Korean automaker said in October that it had begun production in Ellabell, where it plans to eventually employ 8,500.Haiden Arbelo had an historic year and led the Porterville High volleyball team to an historic season, so it's no surprise Arbelo was selected as the East Yosemite League Most Valuable Player. Joining Arbelo on the all-EYL first team were her teammate Natalie Rankin and Monache's Tatiana Quinones. Arbelo led PHS to a 31-7 overall record, including a second place finish in the EYL at 8-2 behind Redwood. She also led the Panthers to their first two state playoff wins in school history as Porterville advanced to the Southern California Division III Regional semifinals. Arbelo had an amazing 709 kills on the season, averaging six kills a game. She also had an outstanding kill percentage of 48.2 percent. During this season she surpassed 1,000 kills for her career. A major reason why Arbelo was able to pile up such huge hitting numbers was her setter Rankin, who finished with 1,098 assists on the season, averaging 9.3 assists per game. Quinones led Monache with 329 kills, averaging 3.7 kills per game, and had a 33 percent hitting percentage. Quinones added 372 digs for the Marauders. Named to the second team for PHS was Ryleigh Shoonover, who put together stats that could have justified a first team choice. Shoonover finished the season with 379 kills, averaging 3.2 kills a game, and a 38.3 percent hitting percentage. Named as honorable mention picks were Monache's Emmy Anderson and Jaylee Alvarico and Porterville's Sianna Prum. ALL-EYL TEAM MVP – Haiden Arbelo, PHS. Best Libero – Emma Taylor, El Diamante. First Team – Aubrey Huitt, El Diamante; Riley Hendrix, Golden West; Tatiana Quinones, Monache; Natalie Rankin, PHS; Andee May, Redwood; Katelynn May, Redwood. Second Team – Madison McKensie, El Diamante; Joscelyn Pena, El Diamante; Sidney Yanez, Golden West; Ryleigh Shoonover, PHS; Payton Short, Redwood; Grace Alipaz, Redwood. Honorable Mention – Elodee Taylor, El Diamante; Ashlynn Martinez, El Diamante; Kimora Berry, Golden West; Khianna Hardwick, Golden West; Karolyn Moran, Golden West; Emmy Anderson, Monache; Jaylee Alvarico, Monache; Jillian Morris, Mt. Whitney; Dolores Carter, Mt. Whitney; Jaydin Lopez, Mt. Whitney; Sianna Prum, PHS.
BOSTON — Forty years ago, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie rolled to his right and threw a pass that has become one of college football’s most iconic moments. With Boston College trailing defending champion Miami, Flutie threw the Hail Mary and found receiver Gerard Phalen, who made the grab while falling into the end zone behind a pair of defenders for a game-winning 48-yard TD. Flutie and many of his 1984 teammates were honored on the field during BC’s 41-21 victory over North Carolina before the second quarter on Saturday afternoon, the anniversary of the Eagles’ Miracle in Miami. “There’s no way its been 40 years,” Flutie told The Associated Press on the sideline a few minutes before he walked out with some of his former teammates to be recognized after a video of The Play was shown on the scoreboards. A statue commemorating Doug Flutie's famed "Hail Mary" pass during a game against Miami on Nov. 23, 1994, sits outside Alumni Stadium at Boston College. Famous football plays often attain a legendary status with religious names like the "Immaculate Reception," the "Hail Mary" pass and the Holy Roller fumble. It’s a moment and highlight that’s not only played throughout decades of BC students and fans, but around the college football world. “What is really so humbling is that the kids 40 years later are wearing 22 jerseys, still,” Flutie said of his old number. “That amazes me.” That game was played on national TV the Friday after Thanksgiving. The ironic thing is it was originally scheduled for earlier in the season before CBS paid Rutgers to move its game against Miami, thus setting up the BC-Miami post-holiday matchup. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie rejoices in his brother Darren's arms after B.C. defeats Miami with a last second touchdown pass on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami. “It shows you how random some things are, that the game was moved,” Flutie said. “The game got moved to the Friday after Thanksgiving, which was the most watched game of the year. We both end up being nationally ranked and up there. All those things lent to how big the game itself was, and made the pass and the catch that much more relevant and remembered because so many people were watching.” There’s a statue of Flutie winding up to make The Pass outside the north gates at Alumni Stadium. Fans and visitors can often be seen taking photos there. “In casual conversation, it comes up every day,” Flutie said, when asked how many times people bring it up. “It brings a smile to my face every time we talk about it.” A week after the game-ending Flutie pass, the Eagles beat Holy Cross and before he flew off to New York to accept the Heisman. They went on to win the 49th Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie evades Miami defensive tackle Kevin Fagan during the first quarter of a game on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami, Fla. “Forty years seem almost like incomprehensible,” said Phalen, also standing on the sideline a few minutes after the game started. “I always say to Doug: ‘Thank God for social media. It’s kept it alive for us.”’ Earlier this week, current BC coach Bill O’Brien, 55, was asked if he remembered where he was 40 years ago. “We were eating Thanksgiving leftovers in my family room,” he said. “My mom was saying a Rosary in the kitchen because she didn’t like Miami and wanted BC to win. My dad, my brother and I were watching the game. “It was unbelievable,” he said. “Everybody remembers where they were for the Hail Mary, Flutie pass.” Mike Tyson, left, slaps Jake Paul during a weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight bout, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, Spain's tennis player Rafael Nadal serves during a training session at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall, in Malaga, southern Spain, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Rasmus Højgaard of Denmark reacts after missing a shot on the 18th hole in the final round of World Tour Golf Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Taylor Fritz of the United States reacts during the final match of the ATP World Tour Finals against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the Inalpi Arena, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (1) fails to pull in a pass against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/ Brynn Anderson) Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, top right, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. 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The Prime Minister will this week kick off what he has called the “next phase” of Government, as he announces the markers for his “missions” that Number 10 say will allow the public to hold Sir Keir and his team to account on their promises and will be reached by the end of the Parliament. The milestones will run alongside public sector reform, Downing Street said. This will include a focus on reforming Whitehall, spearheaded by the as-yet-unannounced new chief civil servant the Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet ministers, so it is geared towards the delivery of Labour’s missions, according to Number 10. The same focus will also influence decisions for next year’s spending review, it has been suggested. Writing in The Sun on Sunday, the Prime Minister compared “focusing the machinery of government” to “turning an oil tanker” and said that “acceptance of managed decline” has “seeped into parts of Whitehall”. “The British people aren’t fools. They know a ruthless focus on priorities is essential,” he wrote. The Sunday Times reported that one of the milestones would focus on early education, with the aim to raise the number of children who are ready for school, educationally and socially. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said that “it’s estimated that more than a million school days worth of teacher time each year is spent dealing with” children who are not prepared for school. Labour’s missions, as laid out in their July election manifesto, focus on economic growth, energy security and cleaner energy, the NHS, childcare and education systems, as well as crime and criminal justice. Ahead of revealing the details, Sir Keir said in a statement: “This plan for change is the most ambitious yet honest programme for government in a generation. “Mission-led government does not mean picking milestones because they are easy or will happen anyway – it means relentlessly driving real improvements in the lives of working people. “We are already fixing the foundations and have kicked-started our first steps for change, stabilising the economy, setting up a new Border Security Command, and investing £22 billion in an NHS that is fit for the future. “Our plan for change is the next phase of delivering this Government’s mission. “Some may oppose what we are doing and no doubt there will be obstacles along the way, but this Government was elected on mandate of change and our plan reflects the priorities of working people. “Given the unprecedented challenges we have inherited we will not achieve this by simply doing more of the same, which is why investment comes alongside a programme of innovation and reform.” The so-called “missions” outlined in Labour’s election manifesto focused on five key policy areas: kickstart economic growth; make Britain a clean energy superpower; take back our streets; break down barriers to opportunity; and build an NHS fit for the future. 🚨 New polling with @ObserverUK Keir Starmer has seen an 8 point drop in his net approval rating after a significant uptick in the number disapproving of his performance. 22% approve of his performance vs. 54% who disapprove. This gives Starmer a net rating of -32%. pic.twitter.com/J33nMnwflP — Opinium (@OpiniumResearch) November 30, 2024 The announcement comes after a first five months in office that has seen anger over Budget proposals and reports of tension in Number 10. Polling for The Observer newspaper by Opinium indicates that more than half of the public disapprove of the Prime Minister’s performance. According to the survey of approximately 2,000 adults, 54% of people disapprove of his performance, compared with 22% who approve, leaving him with a net rating of -32%.World Heritage Sites (WHS) are places of outstanding universal value recognized as such under the terms of the 1972 UNESCO convention concerning the protection of World Cultural and National Heritage. As a member state of the convention, Nigeria required to protect, conserve, present and transmit to future generations the WHS on its territory. Sukur Cultural Landscape was declared UNESCO world heritage site in November 1999 after declaring it as state monument in 1997. It is located on Mandara Mountains at the border of Nigeria and Cameroon. It is within the Sukur district of Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The site is situated about 1100 meters above sea level and accessed by natural stone paved footpaths that ascend the hall. Sukur is 270km from Yola, the capital of Adamawa State in North Eastern part of the country. The site is bound on the west by river Navu and on the east by Mazawat and Guska Streams. It is an ancient hill settlement with a rich history of iron technology, flourishing trade, strong political and cultural tractions. The location of the site provided protection to the people and their culture from physical attack and external influence that come with the meeting of cultures, which have transformed most Nigerian societies. The traditional ruler and king of Sukur, the Hidi in council gave his approval for the cultural site to be declared a state monument of Adamawa State and this was published in the Adamawa State gazette on 20th November, 1997. The site was nominated to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage list in 1999 as a “cultural landscape” was the first of its kind in Nigeria and Africa. The area of land covered by the site is 764.40ha. The palace of Hidi is one of the most spectacular features of the site and forms the centre piece of this cultural landscape. The palace consists of the housing complex, extensive palace walls, huts and stone pave walkways. It is almost build up entirely of stone obtained from surrounding landscape. Local communities are customary owners and custodians of the land and waters on which designated world heritage sites and all other heritage resource are situated. Local activism belives in them that some of them become determined to have economic growth. Others are equally determined that this must take place in terms of acceptability in ways that sustains their natural resources and socio-religious values particularly those outstanding unique values which cause the site to be so established. The present day host community, owners of historic properties and indigenous custodians, are the players who should be concerned with preserving the significance of the heritage itself and building appropriate links to tourism. The host community and stakeholders alike are to ensure they employ best principles in traditional management and modern management using site management guidelines and tools. UNESCO must be at the forefront of monitoring the maintenance of the site at all times to achieve the purpose for which the site was established. The collaboration of the state government and Federal Government is key, as it will enable both parties attract more visitors to the site for a memorable experience.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Working-class voters helped Republicans make steady election gains this year and expanded a coalition that increasingly includes rank-and-file union members, a political shift spotlighting one of President-elect Donald Trump’s latest Cabinet picks: a GOP congresswoman, who has drawn labor support, to be his labor secretary. Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her bid for a second term this month, despite strong backing from union members, a key part of the Democratic base but gravitating in the Trump era toward a Republican Party traditionally allied with business interests. “Lori’s strong support from both the Business and Labor communities will ensure that the Labor Department can unite Americans of all backgrounds behind our Agenda for unprecedented National Success - Making America Richer, Wealthier, Stronger and more Prosperous than ever before!” Trump said in a statement announcing his choice Friday night. For decades, labor unions have sided with Democrats and been greeted largely with hostility by Republicans. But with Trump's populist appeal, his working-class base saw a decent share of union rank-and-file voting for Republicans this year, even as major unions, including the AFL-CIO and the United Auto Workers , endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris in the White House race. Trump sat down with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union leadership and members this year, and when he emerged from that meeting, he boasted that a significant chunk of union voters were backing him. Of a possible Teamsters endorsement, he said, “Stranger things have happened.” The Teamsters ultimately declined to endorse either Trump, the former president, or Harris, the vice president, though leader Sean O’Brien had a prominent speaking slot at the Republican National Convention. Kara Deniz, a Teamsters spokesperson, told the Associated Press that O’Brien met with more than a dozen House Republicans this past week to lobby on behalf of Chavez-DeRemer. “Chavez-DeRemer would be an excellent choice for labor secretary and has his backing,” Deniz said. The work of the Labor Department affects workers’ wages, health and safety, ability to unionize, and employers' rights to fire employers, among other responsibilities. On Election Day, Trump deepened his support among voters without a college degree after running just slightly ahead of Democrat Joe Biden with noncollege voters in 2020. Trump made modest gains, earning a clear majority of this group, while only about 4 in 10 supported Harris, according to AP VoteCast, a sweeping survey of more than 120,000 voters nationwide. Roughly 18% of voters in this year's election were from union households, with Harris winning a majority of the group. But Trump's performance among union members kept him competitive and helped him win key states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Chavez-DeRemer was one of few House Republicans to endorse the “Protecting the Right to Organize” or PRO Act, which would allow more workers to conduct organizing campaigns and add penalties for companies that violate workers’ rights. The measure would weaken “right-to-work” laws that allow employees in more than half the states to avoid participating in or paying dues to unions that represent workers at their places of employment. Trump's first term saw firmly pro-business policies from his appointees across government, including those on the National Labor Relations Board. Trump, a real estate developer and businessman before winning the presidency, generally has backed policies that would make it harder for workers to unionize. During his recent campaign, Trump criticized union bosses, and at one point suggested that UAW members should not pay their dues. His first administration did expand overtime eligibility rules, but not nearly as much as Democrats wanted, and a Trump-appointed judge has since struck down the Biden administration’s more generous overtime rules. He has stacked his incoming administration with officials who worked on the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” blueprint, which includes a sharp swing away from Biden’s pro-union policies. “Chavez-DeRemer’s record suggests she understands the value of policies that strengthen workers’ rights and economic security,” said Rebecca Dixon, president and CEO of National Employment Law Project, which is backed my many of the country’s major labor unions. “But the Trump administration’s agenda is fundamentally at odds with these principles, threatening to roll back workplace protections, undermine collective bargaining, and prioritize corporate profits over the needs of working people. This is where her true commitment to workers will be tested.” Other union leaders also issued praise, but also sounded a note of caution. “Educators and working families across the nation will be watching ... as she moves through the confirmation process,” the president of the National Education Association, Becky Pringle, said in a statement, “and hope to hear a pledge from her to continue to stand up for workers and students as her record suggests, not blind loyalty to the Project 2025 agenda.” AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler welcomed the choice while taking care to note Trump's history of opposing polices that support unions. "It remains to be seen what she will be permitted to do as secretary of labor in an administration with a dramatically anti-worker agenda,” Shuler said.
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With nearly all of the votes counted, left-leaning Mr Milanovic won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling conservative HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. Pre-election polls had predicted that the two would face off in the second round on January 12, as none of the eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote. Mr Milanovic thanked his supporters but warned that “this was just a first run”. “Let’s not be triumphant, let’s be realistic, firmly on the ground,” he said. “We must fight all over again. It’s not over till it’s over.” Mr Milanovic, the most popular politician in Croatia, has served as prime minister in the past. Populist in style, the 58-year-old has been a fierce critic of current Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and continuous sparring between the two has been a recent hallmark of Croatia’s political scene. Mr Plenkovic has sought to portray the vote as one about Croatia’s future in the EU and Nato. He has labelled Mr Milanovic “pro-Russian” and a threat to Croatia’s international standing. “The difference between him (Mr Primorac) and Milanovic is quite simple: Milanovic is leading us East, Primorac is leading us West,” he said. Though the presidency is largely ceremonial in Croatia, an elected president holds political authority and acts as the supreme commander of the military. Mr Milanovic has criticised the Nato and European Union support for Ukraine and has often insisted that Croatia should not take sides. He has said Croatia should stay away from global disputes, thought it is a member of both Nato and the EU. Mr Milanovic has also blocked Croatia’s participation in a Nato-led training mission for Ukraine, declaring that “no Croatian soldier will take part in somebody else’s war”. His main rival in the election, Mr Primorac, has stated that “Croatia’s place is in the West, not the East”. However, his bid for the presidency has been marred by a high-level corruption case that landed Croatia’s health minister in jail last month and which featured prominently in pre-election debates. Trailing a distant third in the pre-election polls is Marija Selak Raspudic, a conservative independent candidate. She has focused her election campaign on the economic troubles of ordinary citizens, corruption and issues such as population decline in the country of some 3.8 million. Sunday’s presidential election is Croatia’s third vote this year, following a snap parliamentary election in April and the European Parliament balloting in June.TC Energy Co. ( NYSE:TRP – Get Free Report ) (TSE:TRP) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 7th, Zacks Dividends reports. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.822 per share by the pipeline company on Friday, January 31st. This represents a $3.29 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.11%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. This is an increase from TC Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.70. TC Energy has increased its dividend payment by an average of 5.0% per year over the last three years. TC Energy has a dividend payout ratio of 84.5% indicating that its dividend is currently covered by earnings, but may not be in the future if the company’s earnings decline. Research analysts expect TC Energy to earn $2.71 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $2.29 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 84.5%. TC Energy Price Performance Shares of NYSE:TRP opened at $46.26 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.78. TC Energy has a twelve month low of $31.83 and a twelve month high of $50.37. The company’s 50 day moving average is $47.68 and its 200 day moving average is $44.72. The company has a market cap of $48.02 billion, a PE ratio of 12.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.88 and a beta of 0.82. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts have recently commented on TRP shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded TC Energy from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on shares of TC Energy from $38.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research note on Monday, October 21st. Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of TC Energy from an “underweight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 25th. UBS Group upgraded shares of TC Energy from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, September 30th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on shares of TC Energy from $66.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 20th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $55.67. Read Our Latest Research Report on TRP About TC Energy ( Get Free Report ) TC Energy Corporation operates as an energy infrastructure company in North America. It operates through five segments: Canadian Natural Gas Pipelines; U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines; Mexico Natural Gas Pipelines; Liquids Pipelines; and Power and Energy Solutions. The company builds and operates a network of 93,600 kilometers of natural gas pipelines, which transports natural gas from supply basins to local distribution companies, power generation plants, industrial facilities, interconnecting pipelines, LNG export terminals, and other businesses. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for TC Energy Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for TC Energy and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .BTO Stock Hits 52-Week High at $39.1 Amid Strong Yearly Growth
BOSTON — Forty years ago, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie rolled to his right and threw a pass that has become one of college football’s most iconic moments. With Boston College trailing defending champion Miami, Flutie threw the Hail Mary and found receiver Gerard Phalen, who made the grab while falling into the end zone behind a pair of defenders for a game-winning 48-yard TD. Flutie and many of his 1984 teammates were honored on the field during BC’s 41-21 victory over North Carolina before the second quarter on Saturday afternoon, the anniversary of the Eagles’ Miracle in Miami. “There’s no way its been 40 years,” Flutie told The Associated Press on the sideline a few minutes before he walked out with some of his former teammates to be recognized after a video of The Play was shown on the scoreboards. A statue commemorating Doug Flutie's famed "Hail Mary" pass during a game against Miami on Nov. 23, 1994, sits outside Alumni Stadium at Boston College. Famous football plays often attain a legendary status with religious names like the "Immaculate Reception," the "Hail Mary" pass and the Holy Roller fumble. It’s a moment and highlight that’s not only played throughout decades of BC students and fans, but around the college football world. “What is really so humbling is that the kids 40 years later are wearing 22 jerseys, still,” Flutie said of his old number. “That amazes me.” That game was played on national TV the Friday after Thanksgiving. The ironic thing is it was originally scheduled for earlier in the season before CBS paid Rutgers to move its game against Miami, thus setting up the BC-Miami post-holiday matchup. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie rejoices in his brother Darren's arms after B.C. defeats Miami with a last second touchdown pass on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami. “It shows you how random some things are, that the game was moved,” Flutie said. “The game got moved to the Friday after Thanksgiving, which was the most watched game of the year. We both end up being nationally ranked and up there. All those things lent to how big the game itself was, and made the pass and the catch that much more relevant and remembered because so many people were watching.” There’s a statue of Flutie winding up to make The Pass outside the north gates at Alumni Stadium. Fans and visitors can often be seen taking photos there. “In casual conversation, it comes up every day,” Flutie said, when asked how many times people bring it up. “It brings a smile to my face every time we talk about it.” A week after the game-ending Flutie pass, the Eagles beat Holy Cross and before he flew off to New York to accept the Heisman. They went on to win the 49th Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie evades Miami defensive tackle Kevin Fagan during the first quarter of a game on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami, Fla. “Forty years seem almost like incomprehensible,” said Phalen, also standing on the sideline a few minutes after the game started. “I always say to Doug: ‘Thank God for social media. It’s kept it alive for us.”’ Earlier this week, current BC coach Bill O’Brien, 55, was asked if he remembered where he was 40 years ago. “We were eating Thanksgiving leftovers in my family room,” he said. “My mom was saying a Rosary in the kitchen because she didn’t like Miami and wanted BC to win. My dad, my brother and I were watching the game. “It was unbelievable,” he said. “Everybody remembers where they were for the Hail Mary, Flutie pass.” Mike Tyson, left, slaps Jake Paul during a weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight bout, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, Spain's tennis player Rafael Nadal serves during a training session at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall, in Malaga, southern Spain, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. 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(AP Photo/Santiago Mazzarovich) Italy goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario misses the third goal during the Nations League soccer match between Italy and France, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) President-elect Donald Trump attends UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) UConn's Paige Bueckers (5) battles North Carolina's Laila Hull, right, for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown) Get local news delivered to your inbox!Hilton Cartwright has revealed he had fears of being left paralysed while laying prone on the Optus Stadium turf in the BBL season opener. Cartwright sent a scare through Australian cricket last week, after falling awkwardly in the field in the Melbourne Stars' season-opening loss to Perth. He was taken from the field in a neck brace and medicab, before being quickly cleared of any serious damage in hospital and being released back to Melbourne. Incredibly, the former Test representative returned to play for the Stars just three days later against Brisbane, and has not missed a game yet this season. Speaking for the first time since the injury, Cartwright admitted his mind had spiralled quickly while laying on the turf with what was ultimately a case of whiplash. "It was an extraordinary series of events. It looked worse because there was no information surrounding it," Cartwright said. "My neck pain had subsided quite a lot by the time I was on the sidelines, it was all on one side. Needless to say the doctors did a great job with how they handled it. "But my mind spun to the worst-case scenario about being paralysed, or strokes. "My mind was completely spinning. But thankfully I was home that night and I haven't had any serious repercussions from it." After diving for a ball in the outfield, Cartwright's neck snapped back quickly and he was left to lay on the ground for close to five minutes while receiving medical attention. Adding to the concern was that the 32-year-old became a father for the second time in October, with another toddler also at home. "As soon as all that pain subsided I started thinking around all the short-term side effects," the West Australian said. "Am I going to be in a neck brace for a couple of months whilst we have a newborn? "It would not only be tough on me, but tough on my partner. Thankfully everything got cleared and there were no issues. So far so good." The batting allrounder said he had been able to class the incident as a "freak" accident, helping it not play on his mind while in the field since. Cartwright's comments came as the Stars slumped to a fourth straight loss to start the season, with the Sydney Sixers chasing down 195 against them with 11 balls and two wickets to spare at the SCG. The Melbourne club will now likely need to win at least five of their last six to have any hope of making the finals, beginning with Saturday night against Brisbane. Otherwise, they risk missing for a fifth straight season. "If we're being true to ourselves we want to win all six games to give ourselves a chance," Cartwright said.None
AMES, Iowa — Rocco Becht threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 17 Iowa State's defense came up with big stops in the second half to help the Cyclones beat Kansas State 29-21 on Saturday night for the first 10-win season in program history. Iowa State (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten, No. 18 CFP) needed BYU to beat Houston on Saturday night to secure a spot in next week's conference championship game against Arizona State. Becht’s first touchdown pass, a 15-yarder to Jayden Higgins, came after Myles Purchase recovered Avery Johnson’s errant pitch on the game’s first play from scrimmage. Becht’s 9-yard TD pass to Jaylin Noel came after Joey Petersen picked up Keagan Johnson’s fumble. Noel went over 1,000 yards receiving for the season with the catch. Becht's 5-yard run put the Cyclones up 24-14 at half. A safety and Kyle Konrardy’s 20-yard field goal gave Iowa State an eight-point lead in the middle of the fourth quarter. The Wildcats (8-4, 5-4, No. 24 CFP) turned over the ball on downs at the Cyclones’ 35 when a pass went off Garrett Oakley’s hands on a fourth-and-2 with 4:59 left. They got the ball back for a final possession with no timeouts and 1:11 left when Kyle Konrardy missed what would have been a game-clinching 37-yard field goal. K-State went nowhere, with Avery Johnson knocked out of the game on third down and Ta’Quan Roberson throwing incomplete on fourth-and-15. Becht took a knee, and the fans poured out of the stands to celebrate with the Cyclones on the field. Kansas State cornerback Keenan Garber, left, breaks up a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Credit: AP/Charlie Neibergall Avery Johnson threw touchdown passes of 28 and 65 yards to Jayce Brown in the first half, and his 7-yarder to Oakley pulled K-State within 24-21 late in the third quarter. He threw for 220 yards and ran for 64 on 13 carries, and Brown caught three balls for 106 yards. The Cyclones made a huge stop earlier in the third after DJ Giddens’s 36-yard run set up K-State inside the 5-yard line. They kept the Wildcats out of the end zone, and then Darien Porter blew through the right side of the line to block Chris Tennant’s 21-yard field-goal try. The defense recorded a safety when Jacob Ellis chased Avery Johnson into his own end zone. Johnson desperately unloaded the ball and was called for intentional grounding. The Takeaway Kansas State: The Wildcats failed to play spoiler after finding out their chances at potentially making the Big 12 championship game were squashed earlier in the day. Their two turnovers, having a field goal blocked, giving up a safety and failing to convert two fourth-and-2s hurt. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Credit: AP/Charlie Neibergall Iowa State: The Cyclones secured their first 10-win season in their program's 133-year history and turned into temporary BYU fans in the wake of their win. Poll implications Iowa State looks to climb a couple of spots following its win. Up next Kansas State: Will play in a bowl game. Iowa State: Will play in a bowl game and possibly the Big 12 championship game.
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