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WINDSOR, Conn. , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced an initial agreement with Insignia Financial (Insignia) to deliver superannuation member administration services. Insignia Financial supports around 1.1 million superannuation fund members through its wealth management offerings. Upon signing a final binding agreement, more than 1,000 team members in seven offices across Australia will transfer from Insignia to SS&C. The team will then leverage SS&C's in-house technology to automate processes and streamline operations while providing top-notch service delivery to Insignia's customers alongside SS&C's experts. "As a leading global provider of retirement solutions, SS&C is a trusted partner with extensive expertise in fund administration. We anticipate the collaboration with SS&C will provide our more than 1.1 million members with an improved experience delivered by contemporary technology, our people with the opportunity to be part of a large global enterprise, and greater cost efficiencies," said Insignia Financial's CEO Scott Hartley . "We look forward to welcoming Insignia Financial staff to the team and working closely with our new colleagues," said Bill Stone , Chairman and CEO. "Insignia Financial is one of the largest wealth management businesses in Australia and will be our largest client in Australia . This collaboration will put SS&C one step closer to becoming the leading superannuation administration provider in the region. As more funds look to partner with trusted external providers, we look forward to delivering the best technology and service to optimize superannuation administration for Australia's investors." About Insignia Financial Ltd. With origins dating back to 1846, today the Insignia Financial is a leading Australian wealth manager. Insignia Financial provides financial advice, superannuation, wrap platforms and asset management services to members, financial advisers and corporate employers. Further information about Insignia Financial can be found at www.insigniafinancial.com.au About SS&C SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut , and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology. Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com . Follow SS&C on Twitter , LinkedIn and Facebook . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ssc-signs-agreement-with-insignia-financial-302326720.html SOURCE SS&CCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Mustangs spent three decades pushing to be back in a power conference. This season — and Saturday’s win over Virginia — showed why. No. 13 SMU (10-1, 7-0) dominated in its final road contest against the Cavaliers (5-6, 3-4) 33-7 to clinch a spot in the ACC title game on Dec. 7. Between a lights-out defensive performance, which included shutting out Virginia for the first 55 minutes of play, and another impressive showing from quarterback Kevin Jennings, the Mustangs cruised to victory to become the first team in the conference to secure their trip to Charlotte. Here are five thoughts from the win. Mustangs continue to make history in first ACC season Each week during this historic season, SMU has seemingly achieved more feats many thought were impossible during their first year in the ACC. After tearing through their first six conference opponents, SMU’s win Saturday made it the first team to make the conference title game in its first season after moving from a Group of Five conference to a power conference. The Mustangs’ dominant win against Virginia was their 16th straight against a conference opponent and 10th consecutive on the road — both among the longest active streaks in FBS. The Mustangs were picked to finish seventh in the ACC’s preseason poll, majorly exceeding expectations with their season that now has them on the brink of their first College Football Playoff appearance. SMU defense led by Isaiah Smith and Jared Harrison-Hunte stifles UVA offense SMU’s defense has been its most consistent facet this season, but after a weaker performance against Boston College last week, the group was seeking a bounce-back game. That’s exactly what the Mustangs got from Scott Symons’ group, which was 4:16 away from posting its first shutout of the season. The Cavaliers finished with just 173 total yards and 65 on the ground. Last week against Boston College, the Mustang defense allowed 180 rushing yards and three touchdowns. SMU was successful in getting to Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea, finishing with nine sacks. Defensive linemen Isaiah Smith and Jared Harrison-Hunte led the team with two each. Kori Roberson had 1.5 sacks. Virginia made just three red zone trips. It missed a 41-yard field goal in the first half and could not convert a fourth-down attempt in the second half after intercepting Jennings. With under five minutes to play, Virginia finally found the end zone as Colandrea hit Malachi Fields for the four-yard touchdown. Kevin Jennings earns spot to compete on conference’s biggest stage Jennings didn’t even begin the season as an ACC starter, but over the course of the last 12 weeks, he’s proven to be one of the conference’s top quarterbacks. Against Virginia, Jennings was outstanding again, leading the Mustangs with a career-high 323 yards on 25-of-33 passing (76%) and three total touchdowns (two passing, one rushing). He had a stretch in the first half where he completed 12 straight passes, including a third-down conversion where he dodged multiple sacks before finding Roderick Daniels Jr. for the completion. Jennings did have two turnovers in the second half, an interception and a fumble. Nevertheless, a matchup with either Heisman candidate Cam Ward from Miami or Clemson’s Cade Klubnik in the ACC championship will be an intriguing one. All wide receivers get involved in Jennings’ career day Jennings has lost two of his top receiving targets over the past few weeks with both tight end RJ Maryand and wide receiver Jake Bailey going down with season-ending injuries. But Saturday’s win showed the depth of the Mustang pass catchers with six different players recording multiple receptions and combining for 323 total yards. Jordan Hudson led the group in receptions for the second consecutive week. After recording a career-high seven catches for 99 yards and a touchdown against Boston College, Hudson had six for 56 yards and a 17-yard touchdown reception in the first half against Virginia. SMU’s leading receiver in yardage, however, was Moochie Dixon, who took four catches 89 yards with a long of 53 yards. Daniels added another five for 58 yards. Tight end Matthew Hibner had SMU’s final 16-yard touchdown with 1:42 remaining. The receivers stepped up, as Virginia limited SMU’s running backs, which combined for 111 yards on 35 carries. Mustangs to close out regular season at Ford Stadium SMU will get a chance to enjoy senior day next week without worrying about its ACC title game chances. Having already clinched their spot, SMU will play its final regular-season game at Ford Stadium against Cal with a chance to become the first since the 1992 Florida State Seminoles to finish its inaugural campaign in a power conference unbeaten. SMU has more to play for beyond the ACC title game. While it looks like the Mustangs will need to win the ACC championship to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff, at-large bids are still at play. Finishing 8-0 in conference play would be key to helping the Mustangs’ chances at one of those seven spots — or a better bowl selection should they miss out on the playoff. They will also await their ACC championship opponent. Miami can secure their title game berth with a win over Syracuse next week, but Clemson would earn the spot if Miami loses. ©2024 The Dallas Morning News. Visit dallasnews.com . 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The committee that chose the 12 contenders for college football's national title was only worried about one thing — ranking the teams. Where those teams landed in the College Football Playoff bracket was based on a formula created by conference commissioners. That jumbled up the pairings — there are some big gaps, for instance, between where a team is seeded and where it's ranked — and made a strong case for tinkering in the future. “I think the process to rank the best 25 teams is a great process,” said selection committee chairman Warde Manuel. “I’ve heard debates and discussions about how the seeding of the tournament should go. I will leave that up to the commissioners.” Among the choices the commissioners made months ago that set the template for the bracket released Sunday: • Favoring conference champions by giving four of them byes and one more an automatic spot in the field, no matter where they were ranked in the CFP's top 25. • Not reseeding the bracket after the first round, a move that could have given the best teams more favorable early matchups. • Making no attempt to avoid regular-season rematches early in the playoffs. There was also the issue of the 12-team bracket, which could very well be expanded in the next year or two. All those choices led to a field full of possibilities, but also one containing head-scratching matchups. The choices could, in some eyes, undermine the College Football Playoff's main mission, which is ( making more money while) providing more “access” — in other words, a fair shake to more than four deserving teams. For instance, top-seeded and undefeated Oregon could play its first game against Big Ten foe Ohio State, which was ranked No. 2 for much of the season and lost to the Ducks by a point earlier this year. And Boise State, from the non-power Mountain West Conference, is the third seed, even though the committee ranked the Broncos ninth. Here is how things might have looked if certain rules that could come into play in the future were already in place: Ariona State head coach Kenny Dillingham, left, and quarterback Sam Leavitt celebrate after the team's win over Iowa State in the Big 12 Conference championship game on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. First things first — there's not a single tweak that would've placed Oregon at anything other than the No. 1 seed. The Ducks are the only undefeated team in major college football and winning a title this year would leave them a jaw-dropping 16-0. Had the rules called for simply slotting in the top 12 teams, though, Alabama would be in the bracket and Oregon's path would be wildly different. A look at the coulda-been matchups: — No. 12 Arizona State at No. 5 Notre Dame: Big 12 champs would've made it because they rose three spots after that big win over Iowa State. — No. 11 Alabama at No. 6 Ohio State: Without automatic berths for conference champions, Tide would have been in, not at the ReliaQuest Bowl against a 7-5 Michigan team. — No. 10 SMU at No. 7 Tennessee: Mustangs could've slept soundly despite that heartbreaking loss to Clemson. And the Vols would have had a home game instead of a trip to Ohio State. — No. 9 Boise State at No. 8 Indiana: Hoosiers would've gotten the home game their coach thought they deserved, with the winner facing the Ducks. The third and fourth byes would have gone to Texas and Penn State, both losers in their conference title games — a turn that would have furthered questions as to whether those games have outlived their usefulness. Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel celebrates after beating Penn State in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday in Indianapolis. As things stand, Oregon will face either Ohio State or Tennessee at the Rose Bowl in the quarterfinals. Reseeding or avoiding regular-season matchups in the early rounds would likely have given the Ducks an easier game to start. Under a reseeding scenario, the Ohio State matchup could only happen if every home team — Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame and the Buckeyes — were to win its first-round game. This tweak also would prevent this year's possibility of Clemson vs. Arizona State in the quarterfinals — two teams that weren't in the top 12 a week ago. Or the prospect of two bye teams — ASU and Boise State — being big underdogs against teams, think Texas or Penn State, that have to win a game to play them. This one is a loaded question, because when the playoffs expand they will do so with different rules. One formula kicking around involves giving three automatic spots to the Big Ten and SEC, two to the ACC and Big 12, one to the best-ranked champion of a Group of Five conference and three at-large spots. This, too, would cause problems and shuffling and teams getting passed over. But where it really breaks down is that 18th-ranked Iowa State of the Big 12 would land in this bracket as the 14 seed despite losing to Arizona State by 26. Hard to see that going over well at Miami, or Ole Miss, or Colorado. Then again, nobody ever said this was going to be fair. 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Indeed, I heard from several CEOs who had been on edge over the last couple of weeks as Trump’s search for Treasury Secretary remained unfinished, raising different sets of concerns about other contenders. By far, Bessent, a global macro investor, was the only contender who CEOs viewed as qualified and competent and able to work constructively with Trump. As I , “Bessent has the backing of everybody on Wall Street.” Bessent has spent much of his career avoiding the spotlight. Still, he has a reputation as an experienced investor and savvy businessman and entrepreneur with decades of expertise navigating macro markets. The list of Bessent’s supporters, mentors and business partners reads as a who’s who of Wall Street across institutions and political parties. After getting his start on Wall Street as an intern to a legendary investor, Jim Rogers, Bessent worked at Brown Brothers Harriman before joining up with Jim Chanos, the short seller who correctly predicted the downfall of Enron, Wirecard, and other corporate disasters. Bessent then became a partner to George Soros at Soros Fund Management, where alongside Stanley Druckenmiller, he was a driving force behind perhaps Soros’ most famous trade, his 1992 shorting of the British pound which won Soros, Bessent and their team over $1 billion in profits. Roughly half of $ 4 billion capital behind Bessent’s own firm, Key Square, came from Soros investment. If confirmed by the Senate, Bessent would be the first openly-gay Treasury Secretary in U.S. history. He is a graduate of Yale and a generous supporter of the university. The business community expects Bessent to reach out and work closely with business leaders, as well as policymakers from both sides of the aisle, to create economic growth and usher in the “golden age” of American economic opportunity Trump touts. Unlike some of Trump’s other cabinet selections, Bessent is regarded as a problem solver whose support bridges ideological and sector divides. Bessent is a longtime Republican and a loyal supporter of Trump, but he has also given generously to Democratic presidential candidates, including Al Gore and Barack Obama. He was supported in his bid for Treasury Secretary by individuals as different as former Trump National Economic Council and Fox Business channel anchor Larry Kudlow, former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Evercore Senior Chairman Roger Altman, and Hayman Capital Founder Kyle Bass. Bessent’s approach should help when it comes to key issues, such as tariffs, where business leaders are most apprehensive about Trump’s economic policy. While Bessent has expressed strong support for tariffs, so too have many CEOs—as long as tariffs are targeted, selective and carefully executed. Bessent discounts the inflationary effect that worries most economists about tariffs and the likelihood of punishing retaliatory moves from trading partners creating barriers for US exports many CEOs fear as he believes Trump’s plan is just to threaten these measures as negotiation tools. Sure, Bessent will have his work cut out for him in striking a balance between driving American economic growth and satisfying Trump’s tariff whims, but the business community is eager to engage as partners in charting a constructive path forward. Trump’s Trump’s selection of Bessent increases the chances of that happening. Bessent’s nomination shows he was able to hold his ground against powerful opponents in the Trump camp. Economists and business leaders will have differences his decisions but will respect his decision-making style. Bessent’s track record of engagement provides a genuine reason for optimism for the American economy’s growth.
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Tomas Soucek reveals video call with Michail Antonio after West Ham star's horror Ferrari crash - as Hammers midfielder dedicates win over Wolves to injured striker( MENAFN - Newsfile Corp) London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - December 13, 2024) - Good London Builders, a leading London-based renovation company serving high-net-worth individuals, released a report on 2024 Property Renovation Trends that includes a significant shift in home automation preferences among its luxury clientele, with more customers choosing mainstream connected technologies over traditional bespoke systems. Property renovation by Good London Builders The company, which manages home renovations across London, has observed wealthy homeowners increasingly selecting off-the-shelf connected technologies for audio, lighting, heating, and security, marking a departure from complex custom automation systems that typically cost five to six figures to install. Rory Gordon of Good London Builders , who has managed the home renovations of a number of high-net-worth individuals across London in recent years, noted the trend. He said: "While some clients still want the all singing, all dancing approach, we have seen a noticeable shift towards keeping it simple. From controlling lighting by simple dimmers and off the shelf alarm systems to 'plug and play' AV installations connected by WiFi. The approach works very well and costs very little. The difference between professional grade set ups and the standard offering has shrunk massively and unless you are an absolute aficionado who appreciates the ultimate then it becomes harder to justify." The shift reflects broader changes in home automation technology. While traditional high-end systems offered granular control, modern connected devices provide simpler interfaces through smartphone applications. These consumer-focused solutions offer regular feature updates and easier upgrade paths compared to traditional custom installations. Quality installation remains crucial, even with more accessible technology. While these modern connected devices can be self-installed, professional expertise ensures optimal product selection, placement, and setup for the best possible experience, particularly during renovation projects. Rory added: "We have fitted the best systems money can buy over the years and while there is still a place for this in certain scenarios, the experience on the coal face of the new simple technologies is such that it is hard to argue with this approach." While the market for high-end custom installations continues, Good London Builders reports that most clients, regardless of budget, are increasingly choosing mainstream connected technology solutions for their homes. For more information about Good London Builders, visit . Kitchen renovation by Good London Builders About Good London Builders Good London Builders make the building process simple and easy - from basement conversions to major structural refurbishments. Press Inquiries Good London Builders Rory Gordon ... To view the source version of this press release, please visit SOURCE: Good London Builders MENAFN13122024004218003983ID1108991793 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Texans vs. Titans Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread – Week 12
WINDSOR, Conn. , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced an initial agreement with Insignia Financial (Insignia) to deliver superannuation member administration services. Insignia Financial supports around 1.1 million superannuation fund members through its wealth management offerings. Upon signing a final binding agreement, more than 1,000 team members in seven offices across Australia will transfer from Insignia to SS&C. The team will then leverage SS&C's in-house technology to automate processes and streamline operations while providing top-notch service delivery to Insignia's customers alongside SS&C's experts. "As a leading global provider of retirement solutions, SS&C is a trusted partner with extensive expertise in fund administration. We anticipate the collaboration with SS&C will provide our more than 1.1 million members with an improved experience delivered by contemporary technology, our people with the opportunity to be part of a large global enterprise, and greater cost efficiencies," said Insignia Financial's CEO Scott Hartley . "We look forward to welcoming Insignia Financial staff to the team and working closely with our new colleagues," said Bill Stone , Chairman and CEO. "Insignia Financial is one of the largest wealth management businesses in Australia and will be our largest client in Australia . This collaboration will put SS&C one step closer to becoming the leading superannuation administration provider in the region. As more funds look to partner with trusted external providers, we look forward to delivering the best technology and service to optimize superannuation administration for Australia's investors." About Insignia Financial Ltd. With origins dating back to 1846, today the Insignia Financial is a leading Australian wealth manager. Insignia Financial provides financial advice, superannuation, wrap platforms and asset management services to members, financial advisers and corporate employers. Further information about Insignia Financial can be found at www.insigniafinancial.com.au About SS&C SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut , and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology. Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com . Follow SS&C on Twitter , LinkedIn and Facebook . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ssc-signs-agreement-with-insignia-financial-302326720.html SOURCE SS&CVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (CSE: MOJO) (OTCQB: HHPHF) (FSE: OHCN) (“ ” or the “ ”) is pleased to announce, further to its news release on November 1, 2024, a public offering (the “ ”) of units (each, a “ ”) of the Company at $0.55 per Unit (the “ ”) to raise gross proceeds of a minimum of $10 million and a maximum of $15 million (the “ ”). The Offering is being carried out in connection with the proposed business combination of the Company, Light AI Inc., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of British Columbia, and LAI SPV Corp., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of British Columbia, announced on June 20, 2024 (the “ ”) and as detailed in the preliminary prospectus dated October 29, 2024 (the “ ”) filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except Quebec. In connection with the Transaction, the Company intends to delist the Common Shares (as defined below) from the Canadian Securities Exchange and list the Common Shares on Cboe Canada Inc. (the “ ”). Listing is subject to the Company fulfilling all of the listing requirements of the Exchange, which cannot be guaranteed and there is no assurance that the Exchange will approve such listing application. The Offering will consist of a minimum of 18,181,818 Units and a maximum of up to 27,272,727 Units at the Issue Price, for minimum gross proceeds of $10,000,000 and maximum gross proceeds of $15,000,000. Ventum Financial Corp. (the “ ”) is acting as lead agent and sole bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate of agents, which includes Haywood Securities Inc. and Beacon Securities Limited (collectively, with the Lead Agent, the “ ”), on a commercially reasonable “best efforts” agency basis, in respect of the Offering, pursuant to an agency agreement to be entered into by the Company and the Agents (the “ ”). Each Unit will be comprised of one (1) common share in the capital of the Company (each, a “ ”) and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “ ”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one additional Common Share (each, a “ ”) at an exercise price of $0.80 for a period expiring on the date that is 18 months from the closing of the Offering (the “ ”). The Company has also granted to the Agents the option (the “ ”), exercisable in whole or in part, within 30 days after Closing to purchase, at the Issue Price, up to an additional 15% of the number of Units sold pursuant to the Offering. The Over-Allotment Option is exercisable for any number of Units, Common Shares, Warrants, or any combination thereof. The maximum number of Units issuable pursuant to the Over-Allotment Option is 4,090,909 Units for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2,250,000, assuming the Offering is fully subscribed and the Over-Allotment Option is exercised in full for the Units. Closing of the Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to receiving subscriptions for the minimum amount of $10,000,000 under the Offering, the entering into of the Agency Agreement between the Company and the Agents with respect to the Offering and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Exchange. There can be no assurance as to whether or when the Offering will be completed. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for operations, marketing, working capital and general corporate purposes, as set forth in the Preliminary Prospectus. In connection with the Offering, the Company will apply to list the Common Shares that comprise part of the Units, the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants and the Common Shares issuable upon exercise of the broker warrants issued to the Agents, on the Exchange. The securities described in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any United States state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the United States. registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities, nor a solicitation for offers to buy any securities in the United States, nor in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The terms “United States” and “U.S. person” used herein are as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. Mojave is a reporting issuer in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario with its Common Shares listed on the CSE. It has ceased to carry on an active business and is presently engaged in identifying and evaluating potential business opportunities. For further information, please refer to the Company’s public disclosure record on SEDAR+ at . Light AI Inc. is a private British Columbia healthcare company focussed on developing artificial intelligence health diagnostic applications. Light AI is developing a technology platform which represents the next generation diagnostics: it applies AI algorithms to smartphone images–starting with images of StrepA—to identify disease in seconds. Its patented, app-based solution requires no swabs, lab tests or proprietary hardware of any kind—its hardware platform is the 4.5 billion smartphones that exist in the world today. Robert Dubeau Director Robert Dubeau Email: Telephone: +1 (604) 684-2181
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If you’re like many fans, then you’ve been impatiently waiting for the return of (Chad Duell). It’s been over two weeks since Michael caught (Cameron Mathison) and (Katelyn MacMullen) on the nanny camera sleeping together, and he’s yet to make a bold move in retaliation. Just sitting on this information is not like Michael. In the past when he felt he was wronged, he vocally lashed out at the people who betrayed him and set plans in motion to exact revenge. Heck, he stole custody of his baby sister from Sonny (Maurice Benard) and also tried to send Sonny to prison in two separate instances of retaliation, and Sonny is the father who raised him. Yet, the younger Corinthos has let Drew and Willow go unscathed. Now sure, a lot has been happening in Port Charles that he may have felt were bigger priorities. (Kelly Monaco) died and (Alexa Havins) has been fighting for her life. Plus, Michael may have been trying to keep his vengeful side in check, as he has two kids with Willow to think about. However, a number of viewers have been itching to see Michael go scorched earth on his betrayers, and he just hasn’t. Fortunately for these fans who like the kind of chaos that “Dark Michael” brings to the fold, we think Michael may soon strike back. After talking with (Sofia Mattsson) in the episode that aired on November 21, it appeared Michael finally came to the conclusion that his marriage may not be salvageable as Willow clearly has fallen for Drew, even more than she may be willing to admit. So if Michael feels he has nothing to lose, what might he do to Drew? Thinking about the answer to this question, we know Michael has to be somewhat tactful in striking back against his uncle for Scout’s (Cosette Abinante) sake. The little girl just lost her mother and is now relying heavily on Drew. So Michael may not do anything that could directly impact that father/daughter bond. That means we doubt Michael will release the sex tape of Drew and Willow (although at some point, it’s likely that footage gets out somehow). Instead, we can imagine Michael going after Aurora, taking Drew's company for himself. Right after Drew was elected as a congressman, he told Michael he planned to name him the CEO of the business. Michael brushed off the promotion news at the moment, angry he just witnessed his wife cheating with him. However, will Michael soon realize that he should accept the role so he can be in a better position to take ownership of Aurora? If so, Michael may not just stop there. While Michael probably won’t release the sex tape, he may use it to blackmail Drew into quitting politics or giving up his shares of ELQ to him. And heck, going back to the idea of Michael taking Aurora, Michael could theoretically blackmail Drew to give him the company, threatening to release the footage if he doesn't. Get the What to Watch Newsletter The latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! All in all, the cards may be stacking up against Drew if Michael makes it his mission to retaliate for tearing his family apart. Plus, with Drew now on the wrong side of (Steve Burton), the newly-elected congressman has some big enemies who want to see him go down. Enemies that are in his own family.Max Verstappen has lost pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix, being hit with a one-place grid penalty for driving unnecessarily slowly on a cool lap in Qatar qualifying. George Russell got close to Verstappen while both drivers were preparing for their final qualifying laps, and coincidentally will be the direct beneficiary of this penalty as he moves up to pole position for the race. Russell was closing up to the back of the Red Bull driver midway through the lap, taking evasive action close to the apex of Turn 11 – which the Mercedes driver described as a “bit of a hairy moment” after the session, and “super dangerous” while in the car. Both drivers were summoned to the stewards to explain their positions in Qatar, and the reigning World Champion has now lost pole position for the race on Sunday as a result. Russell will be promoted to start from pole, with Verstappen set to start alongside him on the front row in a direct reversal of the previous result. The FIA stewards explained their position, and while a one-place penalty is rarely seen in Formula 1, Article 12.4.1.f. of the International Sporting Code allows the governing body to impose a grid penalty of any number of positions if they so choose. 👉 F1 2024: Head-to-head qualifying records between team-mates 👉 F1 2025 driver line-up: Who is already confirmed for the 2025 grid? “Car 1 was on a different preparation strategy to that of Car 63. Car 1 was well outside of the delta and the driver of Car 1 explained he had let Cars 4 and 14 past,” the stewards explained. “The driver of Car 63 claimed that he had adhered to the delta and did not expect Car 1 to be on the racing line. He stated that if a car was going slow in a high speed corner, it should not be on the racing line. “The Stewards regard this case as a complicated one in that clearly Car 1 did not comply with the Race Director’s Event Notes and clearly was driving, in our determination, unnecessarily slowly considering the circumstances. “It was obvious the driver of Car 1 was attempting to cool his tyres. He also could see Car 63 approaching as he looked in his mirror multiple times whilst on the small straight between Turns 11 and 12. “Unusually, this incident occurred when neither car was on a push lap. Had Car 63 been on a push lap, the penalty would have most likely been the usual 3 grid position penalty, however in mitigation of penalty, it was obvious that the driver of Car 63 had clear visibility of Car 1 and that neither car was on a push lap.” Read next: Ferrari hit with FIA punishment for Carlos Sainz qualifying incident
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been told she has "secured her place in the history books as Britain’s worst chancellor" by a money expert. After unveiling her £40billion worth of tax rises in the October Budget, economists have expressed concern about the British economy as it continues to stagnate. Controversy has also arisen after she removed the fact she had worked as an economist for the Bank of Scotland from her CV and whacked British farmers with a new inheritance tax when they pass on their farms - which lead to mass protests in the captial earlier this week. Now a money journalist has added to criticism with a stinging prognosis of her time at the helm of the UK economy so far. Writing for the Telegraph , the paper's head of money, Ben Wilkinson, said: "At least she can now put ‘Britain’s worst Chancellor’ on her CV." He added: "Never has a politician become so unpopular, so quickly. "Yet it is all well-deserved. Her Budget managed to be both cruel and needless. Nearly a month on and it continues to cause only uproar and despair." Ms Reeves also attracted criticism after announcing that the Winter Fuel Allowance (£300) will be restricted to only those who are eligible for pension credit. The Government's own estimates forecast that an additional 50,000 pensioners will be living in relative poverty as a result. This week, Ms Reeves' changes to inheritance tax have come under the microscope. In the Budget, the Chancellor announced plans to cap Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) at £1million. Various exemptions mean that a married couple can pass down assets worth up to around £3million tax-free. But those passing down assets worth more than this will be hit with a 20% inheritance tax bill on everything above that threshold. Thousands of farmers took to the streets this week, warning that the changes could force many to sell their farms that have been in their families for generations. The Government says that only the wealthiest will be impacted. The Treasury estimates that 27% of farms will be impacted each year but farm groups say a third of farms will face inheritance bills. In his column, Mr Wilkinson added: "The death tax raid on farmers will simply join the growing list of poor policies that will cause more grief than they are worth." Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended the inheritance tax changes as well as other policies in the Budget on Friday. Speaking to BBC local radio, he said: “We had to balance the books, and we had to find the money to make sure that we can put our money into our NHS." He added that the winter fuel payments did not make sense given that wealthy pensioners also received it.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Fulham for December 14Russian President Vladimir Putin announced continued testing of hypersonic ballistic missiles during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine following the launch of such a missile against Ukraine. On Friday, November 22, Putin ordered the acceleration of production of the new hypersonic missile known as “Oreshnik.” This missile, which Russia claims travels at ten times the speed of sound, was reportedly used for the first time Thursday to target locations in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. While the Kremlin has refrained from commenting directly on the missile launch toward Ukraine, Putin stated during a meeting with Russian military officials, “We will continue these tests, including under combat conditions.” Putin described the first use of the “Oreshnik” missile as a successful test and indicated that more launches would follow. Russian state media reported that the intercontinental ballistic missile, also known as RS-28 Sarmat or “Oreshnik,” travels at speeds ten times faster than sound, making it impervious to existing defense technologies. However, Ukraine has announced that it is actively developing aerial systems to counter this weapon. The introduction of hypersonic missile technology into the Ukraine conflict marks a significant escalation in the arms race, raising concerns among global military and political observers. Experts warn that these advanced weapons could destabilize the region further and complicate peace negotiations. International calls for restraint have grown louder, urging Russia and Ukraine to avoid the use of increasingly destructive technologies. The escalation highlights the urgent need for diplomatic solutions to prevent the conflict from spiraling into a broader and more dangerous confrontation. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
A&M Consolidated graduate Carlos Eduardo Espina has earned the title “A One Man Telemundo on TikTok” for his work on social media, receiving national attention and ending up on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. The 26-year-old Espina has millions of followers across his social media accounts where he educates and informs others on immigration and more. Previously, Espina spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Conventional alongside other content creators on his own personal experiences immigrating to Texas when he was 5. Espina went on to graduate from Vassar College with a degree in political science and graduated from the Boyd School of Law. In the Forbes article, Espina is credited with founding Migrantes Unidos, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting immigrants by providing free citizenship classes, English courses, workshops and more. Espina founded his first nonprofit, Football for the Future, in 2017 where he hoped to provide free soccer and educational camps for low-income children in Central Texas. To be nominated for Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, all candidates had to be 29 or younger as of Dec. 31, 2024, and could not have been on a previous Forbes 30 Under 30 list. The list for 2024 was judged by Vivian Tu, former Wall Street trader; Renee DiResta, head of policy at Data for Democracy; Ali Berman, partner and head of digital talent at United Talent Agency; and Adam Warheed, comedian and YouTube creator.Asking Eric: Nephew only wants to play video games on family vacation