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US expected to send £1 billion in weapons to Ukraine before Trump takes office2024 may not have been as big a year for television as 2023 – but there were plenty of gems. Series like FX's "Shōgun," Prime Video's "Fallout," and Netflix's "Baby Reindeer" cut through the noise. Here are the BI entertainment team's favorite television series of the year. Advertisement Amid shake-ups in the television industry, 2024 still delivered a slate of great TV series ranging from familiar continuations to ambitious debuts. That includes series like FX's "Shōgun," an immersive adaptation that brought top Japanese talent to American screens; the Brian Jordan Alvarez comedy "English Teacher," which turns high school culture wars into comedy fodder; and hits like "Baby Reindeer," which captivated the world with a story pulled from creator Richard Gadd's life. Advertisement Here are our favorites from this year.
Some tech industry leaders are pushing the incoming Trump administration to increase visas for highly skilled workers from other nations. Related Articles National Politics | Trump threat to immigrant health care tempered by economic hopes National Politics | In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families National Politics | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National Politics | New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns National Politics | How they voted: Ryan, Molinaro on continuing appropriations The heart of the argument is, for America to remain competitive, the country needs to expand the number of skilled visas it gives out. The previous Trump administration did not increase the skilled visa program, instead clamping down on visas for students and educated workers, increasing denial rates. Not everyone in corporate America thinks the skilled worker program is great. Former workers at IT company Cognizant recently won a federal class-action lawsuit that said the company favored Indian employees over Americans from 2013 to 2022. A Bloomberg investigation found Cognizant, and other similar outsourcing companies, mainly used its skilled work visas for lower-level positions. Workers alleged Cognizant preferred Indian workers because they could be paid less and were more willing to accept inconvenient or less-favorable assignments. Question: Should the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers? Caroline Freund, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy YES: Innovation is our superpower and it relies on people. Sourcing talent from 8 billion people in the world instead of 330 million here makes sense. Nearly half our Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children. Growing them also relies on expanding our skilled workforce. The cap on skilled-worker visas has hardly changed since the computer age started. With AI on the horizon, attracting and building talent is more important than ever. Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research YES: After years of openly allowing millions of undocumented entrants into the country, why is there controversy over legally increasing somewhat the number having desirable skills? Undocumented immigration significantly impacts lower skill level jobs and wages competing with domestic workers at every skill level. Why should special cases be made against those having higher skills? Could they just not walk across the border anyway, why make it more inconvenient to those with desirable skills? James Hamilton, UC San Diego YES: Knowledge and technology are key drivers of the U.S. economy. Students come from all over the world to learn at U.S. universities, and their spending contributed $50 billion to U.S. exports last year. Technological advantage is what keeps us ahead of the rest of the world. Highly skilled immigrants contribute much more in taxes than they receive in public benefits. The skills immigrants bring to America can make us all better off. Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: According to Forbes, the majority of billion-dollar startups were founded by foreigners. I’ve interviewed dozens of data analysts and programmers from Berkeley, UCSD, USD and a few other schools and 75% of them are foreign. There simply are not enough American graduates to fill the AI and data mining related jobs now exploding in the U.S. If we wish to remain a competitive economy, we need highly skilled and bright immigrants to come here and stay. David Ely, San Diego State University YES: Being able to employ highly skilled workers from a larger pool of candidates would strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. companies by increasing their capacity to perform research and innovate. This would boost the country’s economic output. Skilled workers from other nations that cannot remain in the U.S. will find jobs working for foreign rivals. The demand for H-1B visas far exceeds the current cap of 85,000, demonstrating a need to modify this program. Phil Blair, Manpower YES: Every country needs skilled workers, at all levels, to grow its economy. We should take advantage of the opportunity these workers provide our employers who need these skills. It should be blended into our immigration policies allowing for both short and long term visas. Gary London, London Moeder Advisors YES: San Diego is a premiere example of how highly skilled workers from around the globe enrich a community and its regional economy. Of course Visa levels need to be increased. But let’s go further. Tie visas and immigration with a provision that those who are admitted and educated at a U.S. university be incentivized, or even required, to be employed in the U.S. in exchange for their admittance. Bob Rauch, R.A. Rauch & Associates NO: While attracting high-skilled immigrants can fill critical gaps in sectors like technology, health care and advanced manufacturing, increasing high-skilled immigration could displace American workers and drive down wages in certain industries. There are already many qualified American workers available for some of these jobs. We should balance the need for specialized skills with the impact on the domestic workforce. I believe we can begin to increase the number of visas after a careful review of abuse. Austin Neudecker, Weave Growth YES: We should expand skilled visas to drive innovation and economic growth. Individuals who perform high-skilled work in labor-restricted industries or graduate from respected colleges with relevant degrees should be prioritized for naturalization. We depend on immigration for GDP growth, tax revenue, research, and so much more. Despite the abhorrent rhetoric and curtailing of visas in the first term, I hope the incoming administration can be persuaded to enact positive changes to a clearly flawed system. Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health YES: But it should be based upon need, not politics. There are several industries that have or could have skilled workforce shortages, especially if the next administration tightens immigration as promised and expected. Over the years, there have been nursing shortages that have been met partially by trained and skilled nurses from other countries. The physician shortage is expected to get worse in the years to come. So, this visa program may very well be needed. Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: While skilled immigration could boost our economy and competitiveness, the U.S. should prioritize developing our domestic workforce. Hiring foreign nationals in sensitive industries or government-related work, especially in advanced technology or defense, raises security concerns. A balanced approach could involve targeted increases in non-sensitive high-demand fields coupled with investment in domestic STEM education and training programs. This could address immediate needs while strengthening the long-term STEM capabilities of the American workforce. Not participating this week: Alan Gin, University of San DiegoHaney Hong, San Diego County Taxpayers AssociationRay Major, economist Have an idea for an Econometer question? Email me at phillip.molnar@sduniontribune.com . Follow me on Threads: @phillip020
German third-quarter growth was downgraded Friday with official data showing it expanded even more weakly than previously thought, in a new blow for Europe’s top economy as it battles multiple headwinds. The final reading of 0.1 percent growth confirmed the eurozone’s traditional growth engine had narrowly dodged a technical recession, following a contraction in the previous quarter. But it was down from a preliminary figure of 0.2 percent growth quarter-on-quarter, representing more bad news as the economy struggles with challenges from a slowdown in its crucial manufacturing sector to weak demand for key exports. The downgrade went against predictions from analysts surveyed by financial data firm FactSet, who had expected no change. “The data once again emphasises the extent of the current crisis in Germany,” said LBBW bank analyst Jens-Oliver Niklasch. “Economic output in Germany is treading water — at best.” ING economist Carsten Brzeski warned that, while a summer recession had been avoided, a sharp downturn in the winter may be coming. The economy was hit in the third quarter by a 1.9-percent fall in exports compared to the previous quarter, as well as weaker investments in areas such as machinery, equipment and construction, according to statistics agency Destatis. Consumption, however, rose by 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter, providing vital support, according to Destatis. The growth data laid bare how far Germany is lagging behind other major economies. Destatis noted that Germany’s economic growth was behind that of the European Union as a whole in the third quarter, with Spain, Italy and France all notching up better performances. And it was even further behind when compared to the United States, which has put in a robust performance in recent times, the agency noted. – Political uncertainty – The German economy was hit hard after food and energy costs surged in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and amid post-pandemic supply chain woes. Germany was the only major advanced economy to shrink in 2023 and the government has previously said it expects another mild contraction in 2024, before a recovery begins the following year. But while inflation has eased from highs, a strong rebound has failed to materialise amid weak demand from key trading partners, particularly China. The crisis has been illustrated by a string of poor results from Germany’s corporate titans, from carmakers like Volkswagen — which is threatening to shut factories in Germany for the first time — to those in the chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors. Long-standing structural challenges have deepened Germany’s woes, including complex bureaucracy, under-investment in infrastructure, an ageing workforce and a costly green energy transition. Political uncertainty at home and abroad is adding to the challenges. Germany is headed for elections in February, seven months earlier than initially scheduled, after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition earlier this month. Meanwhile Donald Trump’s US presidential election victory presents a headache for German businesses, as the United States is a major destination for “made in Germany” goods. Joachim Nagel, head of the German central bank, warned last week that if Trump pushes ahead with his pledge to impose tariffs on all imports, it could knock one percent off German output. ING’s Brzeski warned about the impact of Trump’s looming return as president. “Whether it’s the prospects of tariffs or US tax cuts and deregulation indirectly undermining German competitiveness, it’s hard to see how US economic policies will not be negative for the German economy,” he said. With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world as a leading global news agency. AFP provides fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the issues affecting our daily lives.Here’s what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks
Zoho Corporation Ceo Sridhar Vembu has called on Indians to embrace self-reliance and prioritise indigenous innovation for the nation's growth. Speaking at a recent event, Vembu emphasised the importance of creating technologies and solutions tailored to India's unique needs, urging businesses and entrepreneurs to reduce dependency on foreign products and services. Highlighting the potential of India's talent pool, Vembu stated, "To earn true respect in the world, Indians have to develop deep capabilities in India. Achievements abroad won't do it." "As an Indian, I work hard to retain talent in India because we so badly need the talent to develop India's technology capability," explained Vembu. Vembu's call to action aligns with the broader vision of promoting self-reliance, particularly in sectors like technology and manufacturing, to strengthen India's position on the global stage. The CEO emphasised America's long history of importing talent instead of developing it domestically. The discussion included a broader spectrum of national development and talent retention. A major part of the conversation focused on the importance of economic growth as the backbone of national development. National development cannot be achieved if large sections of society are left behind. Addressing issues of racial discrimination and ensuring that irrespective of their background, have access to opportunities, is central to the overall development agenda. "Is it worth the bragging rights to be the number 1 in GDP or number 1 in AI or whatever, achieved with imported talent, but at the price of leaving your people behind?" Vembu posed a thoughtful question as well around GDP rankings and technological leadership through imported talent. He cautioned against the over-reliance on imported talent to achieve national milestones, which may not result in short-term gains but fails to address the long-term challenges of empowering local communities and nurturing homegrown skills. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Industry, Business Economy and around the world.
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May 31, 1939 - December 20, 2024 Beloit, WI - Domenico Ferrera passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at the age of 85, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Domenic was born on May 31, 1939, to Francesca Montalbano and Vincenzo Ferrera in Aragona, Sicily. At 18 years old, Domenic immigrated to France, where he would meet Suzanne Herbin, whom he married in 1962. Three years into their marriage, Domenic and Suzanne immigrated to Beloit, Wisconsin, where they would raise their three children, Vince (Sandy), Isabelle (Tomas), and Phil (Nichole). Earlier this year, Domenic and Suzanne celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Domenic retired from Mattison Technologies, as a sheet metal foreman, in 2002. He was also a celebrated soccer coach at Beloit College from 1969-1989, leading his teams to win many championships. He worked as a soccer referee in several leagues until 2014 when, at age 75, he retired his cleats. Despite his busy schedule, Domenic found time to serve his community. He volunteered as a CPR instructor with the American Heart Association for many years, resulting in countless individuals getting CPR certified. He was also a committed, regular blood donor with the American Red Cross for nearly the entirety of his adult life. Dominic and Suzanne's love story started on a dance floor in France. As a young couple, they brought their exceptional dance skills to the old Waverly Beach dance hall in Beloit. Throughout his life, Domenic was the happiest when on the dance floor with his wife. (Even happier than he was on the soccer field.). They danced beautifully together, and their children - and many others - loved watching them dance the tango, waltz, and tarantella. When he immigrated to the states, Domenic brought with him the Sicilian tradition of wine-making with family and friends. His Alzheimer's kept him from participating in wine-making the last few years, but he taught his family well and the tradition lives on. In his honor, his family had grapes shipped in from Sicily to make this year's batch. When the family gathers for Domenic's funeral, they will taste it together for the first time in a toast to Domenic's life well lived. Domenic taught his family much more than winemaking. He also taught them -- primarily through example -- about love, family, hard work, and helping others. In addition to his wife and children, Domenic is also survived by his grandchildren: Jennifer, Dominic, Camille, Celeste, Anthony, Sophia, Lucas; great-granddaughter, Celeste; and siblings, Alphonsa (England), Carmelo (France), and Giuseppe (Italy). He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Salvatore, and brother-in-law Pietro Liberato. The family would like to thank Azura Memory Care for their compassionate hospice care. Domenic will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for Domenico will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 737 Hackett St., Beloit, WI, with Fr. Bart Timmerman and Deacon Jim Davis co-officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Thabor Cemetery. Visitation of remembrance will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m.in the church. Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch.comCarson Beck’s season is officially over. Georgia’s starting quarterback underwent successful surgery to repair his UCL in his right elbow on Monday, the school announced. He’s expected to make a full recovery, but this means that Beck will miss the entirety of . Beck initially went down in the first half of Georgia’s win over Texas in the SEC Championship earlier this month. His arm was hit hard by a Longhorns defender as he tried to make a final throw before halftime, which knocked the ball loose and left him curled up in a lot of pain on the ground. A whole lot happened on the final play of the first half. — Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) Beck missed the second half of the game, though backup quarterback Gunner Stockton took over and led the Bulldogs to the win in overtime. That secured them a spot in the College Football Playoff and an automatic bye to the Sugar Bowl. They’ll take on Notre Dame in the quarterfinals on Jan. 1. in the playoffs ever since the injury, and had considered his return “unlikely.” Beck will finish the year having thrown for 3,485 yards, 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. It’s unclear how the injury will impact him in the pre-draft process. Beck was not listed in the first round of , though there aren’t a ton of great quarterbacks in this draft class. If Beck can throw ahead of the draft in April, his stock could theoretically rise — though this injury will undoubtedly make that much more difficult. Stockton went 12-of-16 for 71 yards and threw an interception against Texas in the SEC title game. Trevor Etienne ran in a 4-yard touchdown in overtime to seal the 22-19 win, though Beck returned for that play to hand the ball off. Stockton has appeared in three games this season, and has thrown for 206 yards and completed 25 passes. The sophomore recruit and the No. 2 quarterback in his class coming out of high school. Stockton is expected to get the start against the Fighting Irish in the Sugar Bowl. Notre Dame, which rolled over Indiana 27-17 in the first round, is listed as a 1.5-point underdog against Georgia in the quarterfinals on . While the Bulldogs' chances at a third title in the last four years have undoubtedly diminished with Beck's absence, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has had plenty of extra practice time to get Stockton ready to go. “Well, I would say just experience [helps Stockton], right?” Smart said on Monday, . “I do think knowing when you get ready for an opponent like Notre Dame, you need time. ... We prepared for some of that prior to that because we knew it would be one of two opponents. But I think the biggest thing is just competition and practice. The situations we put him in. All those things allow him to get better as a quarterback.”
Griffin Mining Limited ( LON:GFM – Get Free Report )’s share price crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 146.02 ($1.84) and traded as low as GBX 146 ($1.84). Griffin Mining shares last traded at GBX 147 ($1.85), with a volume of 27,344 shares changing hands. Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 190 ($2.39) price objective on shares of Griffin Mining in a report on Friday, October 25th. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on GFM Griffin Mining Price Performance Griffin Mining Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Griffin Mining Limited (“Griffin” or “the Company”) is a mining and investment company, incorporated in Bermuda in 1988 whose shares were admitted to trading on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange (“AIM”) in 1997. The major asset of the Company is an 88.8% interest in Hebei Hua Ao Mining Industry Company Limited (“Hebei Hua Ao”) through its wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary, China Zinc Limited (“China Zinc”), which holds licences, the operating mine and processing facilities (the “Caijiaying Mine”) near Zhangjiakou City in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC” or “China”). See Also Receive News & Ratings for Griffin Mining Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Griffin Mining and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Gainers New Horizon Aircraft HOVR stock increased by 22.3% to $0.75 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.4 million. Palladyne AI PDYN stock increased by 18.98% to $4.2. The company's market cap stands at $126.4 million. Sidus Space SIDU stock increased by 15.15% to $4.56. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $39.6 million. Turbo Energy TURB shares increased by 15.06% to $1.93. The company's market cap stands at $21.2 million. FiscalNote Holdings NOTE shares rose 11.7% to $1.24. The company's market cap stands at $179.4 million. Samfine Creation Holdings SFHG stock rose 11.59% to $0.77. The company's market cap stands at $17.1 million. Losers Wilhelmina International WHLM stock fell 17.2% to $3.42 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $17.6 million. Nuburu BURU shares declined by 8.63% to $0.44. The company's market cap stands at $8.5 million. Timken TKR shares decreased by 8.62% to $65.46. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.5 billion. Azul AZUL shares declined by 8.39% to $1.64. The company's market cap stands at $190.1 million. Dnow DNOW shares fell 7.61% to $11.91. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 billion. Shimmick SHIM stock fell 6.92% to $2.29. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $77.3 million. See Also: www.benzinga.com/money/best-industrials-stocks/ This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
FOX 11's Elex Michaelson explains the controversial Prop. 36 that would increase the punishment for certain theft and drug crimes. Three alleged shoplifters were taken into custody in Seal Beach recently - with one of them surprised about a new California law. Proposition 36, which increases punishments for some retail theft and drug possession offenses, went into effect Wednesday. Proponents said the initiative is necessary to close legal loopholes that have made it challenging for law enforcement to punish shoplifters and drug dealers. SEAL BEACH, Calif. - An alleged shoplifter got quite the surprise when she found out some shoplifting offenses are now considered a felony in California. "It's a felony?" video shows one of the women saying. "B*tch new laws!" the suspect next to her replies as they sit handcuffed in the back of a patrol car. "Stealing is a felony and this Orange County b*tch. They don’t play." Surveillance video shared Sunday by the Seal Beach Police Department shows three women walking into an Ulta Beauty store, perusing the shelves, then nonchalantly leaving with around $648 worth of stolen merchandise. SUGGESTED: Business owners support Prop 36 amid lootings Another video allegedly shows the same three women going inside a Kohl's store where they allegedly left with around $1,000 worth of merchandise. Surveillance video shared Sunday by the Seal Beach Police Department shows three women walking into an Ulta Beauty store, perusing the shelves, then nonchalantly leaving with around $648 worth of stolen merchandise. Bodycam video shows police officers chasing the women and ultimately arresting them. "A friendly reminder that Proposition 36, which increases punishments for some retail theft and drug possession offenses, went into effect Wednesday morning in California," the Seal Beach PD wrote on Instagram. "Don't steal in Seal!" SUGGESTED: The debate over Prop 36 in California Prop. 36 was a rightward swing of the California political pendulum – a decade ago, voters eased criminal penalties for certain crimes under 2014’s Proposition 47, which was pitched as both a cost-saving measure and a more effective way to combat crime by focusing dollars on treatment instead of incarceration. Then, during the pandemic, the rate of shoplifting and commercial burglaries skyrocketed, especially in Los Angeles, Alameda, San Mateo and Sacramento counties. Statewide, reported shoplifting of merchandise worth up to $950 soared 28% over the past five years , according to the Public Policy Institute of California. That’s the highest observed level since 2000. SUGGESTED: Explaining California's Prop. 36 Combining shoplifting with commercial burglaries, the institute’s researchers found that total reported thefts were 18% higher than in 2019. Now, certain drug offenses and thefts under $950 can be classified as felonies rather than misdemeanors if the suspected perpetrator has two or more past convictions for theft crimes. SUGGESTED: California Prop 36 explained: Increasing penalties for theft and drug trafficking Proponents said the initiative is necessary to close legal loopholes that have made it challenging for law enforcement to punish shoplifters and drug dealers. Opponents, including Democratic state leaders and social justice groups, said it will disproportionately imprison poor people and those with substance-use issues rather than target ringleaders who hire large groups of people to steal goods for resale online. The initiative will also take away drug and mental health funding that comes from savings from incarcerating fewer people. Californians for Safety and Justice, a nonprofit that seeks to reduce prison and jail spending, estimated that Prop. 36 will add 130,000 more people to California jails each year, about 100,000 of them held in jail before trial and about 30,000 serving one-year sentences after their convictions. The Source: This story was reported with information from the Seal Beach Police Department and the Associated Press.
Dimopoulos shines in double OT and Northern Illinois beats Fresno State 28-20 in Idaho Potato BowlJustin Timberlake is seemingly over the chatter on his viral wardrobe malfunction. Timberlake, 43, took the stage in a longer shirt while performing in Kansas City over the weekend during his Forget Tomorrow World Tour . As he strapped up in a harness, Timberlake wore a long shirt that covered his pelvis and was cut at the sides. Fans noticed his costume change immediately, as he previously wore a tee that hit at the waist, which drew concert-goer’s attention to his crotch. Timberlake paired his new shirt with brown pants and white sneakers as he sang against a tilted stage and looked down at the audience. When he first debuted his harness look, Timberlake was tugging shirt down, seemingly attempting to cover his bulge that was emphasized by his harness. Fans giggled at Timberlake’s new look to avoid another fashion faux pas via social media on Sunday, December 22. “He Knows We KNOW 😂,” one wrote, as a second quipped, “Imagine the conversation he had to have to get the longer shirt 😩.” A third joked that the tunic looked like a maternity top, “I’m wearing the same maternity scrub top for my shift at work today.” Justin Timberlake performed in Kansas City tonight with a much longer shirt. No bulge issues now! #worldtour #justintimberlake #kansascity ♬ original sound – Danah You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News Elsewhere during his Forget Tomorrow World Tour , Timberlake looks classy in a black double-breasted blazer, which he pairs with a silver chain necklace and a string of pearls. Timberlake kept his stage look elegant with straight black pants and a chain hooked to his belt loop. More of his concert wardrobe includes gray blazers, brown jackets and white T-shirts. Timberlake kicked off the Forget Tomorrow World Tour in April in Vancouver and is set to conclude the show in July 2025 in Paris.
TOKYO — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world's third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors Corp. also agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Automakers in Japan lag behind their big rivals in electric vehicles and are trying to cut costs and make up for lost time as newcomers such as China's BYD and EV market leader Tesla devour market share. Honda's president, Toshihiro Mibe, said Honda and Nissan will attempt to unify their operations under a joint holding company. Honda will lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. They aim to have a formal merger agreement by June and to complete the deal and list the holding company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange by August 2026, he said. People are also reading... Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized at UNMC after falling from horse Nebraska volleyball falls to Penn State in 5 sets in Final Four: How it happened Nebraska volleyball libero Lexi Rodriguez signs to play with Omaha pro team Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola addresses transfer portal speculation: 'It was unfortunate' Longtime Wahoo boys basketball coach Kevin Scheef resigns Amie Just: Lexi Rodriguez deserved a national title. For her career to end like this? 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A merger could result in a behemoth worth more than $50 billion based on the market capitalization of all three automakers. Together, Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi would gain scale to compete with Toyota Motor Corp. and with Germany's Volkswagen AG. Toyota has technology partnerships with Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. and Subaru Corp. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month, with unconfirmed reports saying Taiwan iPhone maker Foxconn was seeking to tie-up with Nissan by buying shares from the Japan company's other alliance partner, Renault SA of France. Nissan's CEO Makoto Uchida said Foxconn had not directly approached his company. He also acknowledged that Nissan's situation was "severe." Even after a merger, Toyota, which rolled out 11.5 million vehicles in 2023, would remain the leading Japanese automaker. If they join, the three smaller companies would make about 8 million vehicles a year. In 2023, Honda made 4 million, and Nissan produced 3.4 million. Mitsubishi Motors made just more than 1 million. "We have come to the realization that in order for both parties to be leaders in this mobility transformation, it is necessary to make a more bold change than a collaboration in specific areas," Mibe said. Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi earlier agreed to share components for electric vehicles like batteries and to jointly research software for autonomous driving to adapt better to electrification. Nissan struggled following a scandal that began with the arrest of its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, in late 2018 on charges of fraud and misuse of company assets, allegations that he denies. He eventually was released on bail and fled to Lebanon. Speaking Monday to reporters in Tokyo via a video link, Ghosn derided the planned merger as a "desperate move." From Nissan, Honda could get truck-based body-on-frame large SUVs such as the Armada and Infiniti QX80 that Honda doesn't have, with large towing capacities and good off-road performance, Sam Fiorani, vice president of AutoForecast Solutions, told The Associated Press. Nissan also has years of experience building batteries and electric vehicles, and gas-electric hybrid powertrains that could help Honda in developing its own EVs and next generation of hybrids, he said. The company said in November that it was slashing 9,000 jobs, or about 6% of its global workforce, and reducing its global production capacity by 20% after reporting a quarterly loss of $61 million. It recently reshuffled its management and Uchida, its chief executive, took a 50% pay cut while acknowledging responsibility for the financial woes, saying Nissan needed to become more efficient and respond better to market tastes, increasing costs and other global changes. "We anticipate that if this integration comes to fruition, we will be able to deliver even greater value to a wider customer base," Uchida said. Fitch Ratings recently downgraded Nissan's credit outlook to "negative," citing worsening profitability, partly because of price cuts in the North American market. But it noted it has a strong financial structure and solid cash reserves that amounted to $9.4 billion. Nissan's share price also fell to the point where it is considered something of a bargain. On Monday, its Tokyo-traded shares gained 1.6%. They jumped more than 20% after news of the possible merger broke last week. Honda's shares surged 3.8%. Honda's net profit slipped nearly 20% in the first half of the April-March fiscal year from a year earlier, as its sales suffered in China.New Jersey fines firms $40K for sports betting violationsVenu Holding Corporation Reports Its Third Quarter Results Ending September 30, 2024
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It comes as the government maintains its ‘Plan for Change’ will improve living standards, despite the latest growth figures showing the economy flatlined in the third quarter of the year. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) had previously estimated 0.1 per cent growth between July and September of this year, but it has since revised this down to 0.0 - an even weaker estimate that what was expected in the final quarter of the Conservatives’ tenure. The figures will come as a fresh blow for Sir Keir’s government, which has put economic growth at the heart of its mission. Sir Keir said its important to “remind ourselves what’s really important” over Christmas - pointing to family, friendship and “being there for one another” in more difficult times. “This Christmas, people will be travelling up and down the country. Heading home, visiting relatives and loved ones to celebrate together the hope and joy of this special season”, the prime minister said. “It’s a time to remind ourselves what’s really important. Family. Friendship. And fellowship between all people. Being there for one another – in these celebrations, as well as the more difficult times.” He added: “I’d like especially to thank those who will spend their Christmas serving others this year. In our NHS and emergency services, our Armed Forces and the churches and charities that will welcome every person this Christmas. “Because I know that this is not an easy time for everyone, and my thoughts are with all those who are lonely this Christmas. Having a tough time, missing a loved one. You are not alone. “Because as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Christmas story reminds all of us to reach out to one another. To care for one another. And to look after those around us.” The prime minister said he will be “hoping for peace, particularly in the Middle East as the birthplace of the Christmas story.” He added: “I’ll be looking towards a better, brighter future for every person and celebrating the joy and wonder that Christmas brings. So, from my family to yours, I hope you have a very merry Christmas.” Tory leader Kemi Badenoch also delivered a Christmas message, saying the period is “a time for us to support all of those people who need our assistance”. “That’s one of the best things about Christmas, that it isn’t just about all of the things that we love and want to do, but thinking about other people”, she said. Alluding to the Conservative Party’s historic election wipeout, she added: “I think that Christmas is a time for us to reflect on all that’s happened in the year. “Sometimes we have amazing years. Sometimes, like when I lost my dad, we have difficult years and we’re commiserating, but we do it together.”Immigration drives nation's population growth
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Macron calls Haitian officials 'total morons' over PM sackingHome Office officials have admitted that “we completely lost our grip” on the situation at a notorious asylum processing centre that led to 18,000 people being unlawfully detained in horrific conditions. Overcrowding at Manston, a former RAF base in Kent , in autumn 2022 led to an outbreak of diphtheria and scabies. Asylum seekers who had crossed the Channel in small boats were forced to sleep on filthy floors or on flattened cardboard boxes, while toilets were overflowing with faeces. Women and children were forced to sleep close to unrelated men and there were claims of assaults by guards. Government documents disclosed in the high court last week reveal that the situation at Manston was much worse than news reports originally suggested. But the court also heard that uncovering the truth may prove difficult because “it appears no steps have been taken to preserve and obtain relevant WhatsApp messages”. Three former home secretaries, Priti Patel, Grant Shapps and Suella Braverman , as well as two ex-prime ministers – Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak – may now have to appear at an official inquiry. Asylum seekers were supposed to be held at Manston for no more than 24 hours, but the new documents show that 18,000 people – out of a total of 29,000 processed between June and November 2022 – were detained there for much longer. The government may now be forced to pay out tens of millions of pounds in compensation. Manston opened to process small boat arrivals in January 2022. By the summer of that year, however, conditions had deteriorated sharply as better weather for Channel crossings led to more and more arrivals. The situation became critical in the autumn of 2022, when the site, which was designed to hold a maximum of 1,600 people, was accommodating 4,000. On 19 November, Kurdish asylum seeker Hussein Haseeb Ahmed, who was processed at Manston, died in hospital after contracting diphtheria. The previous government agreed to hold a statutory inquiry into what went wrong at Manston but in September the new home secretary, Yvette Cooper, decided to downgrade it to an independent one that has fewer powers to compel witnesses such as former home secretaries to attend. She cited the projected costs of the planned inquiry – about £26m – as a reason for downgrading it to a much cheaper inquiry focusing on a review of documents, with an estimated cost of £2.6m. In a legal challenge against this decision that opened in the high court last week, new information was disclosed for the first time by the government, revealing the scale of what went wrong at Manston in the period from 1 June to 22 November 2022. The documents also show that Home Office staff had no reliable data about Manston between September and November 2022 “as we completely lost our grip on it”. Sign up to Observed Analysis and opinion on the week's news and culture brought to you by the best Observer writers after newsletter promotion Lawyers for the asylum seekers bringing the high court challenge said in their written submissions: “It appears to be uncontroversial that there was large-scale law-breaking by the defendants’ department [the Home Office]”, adding that multiple members of staff are involved in “allegations of systemic failure” and that there is a need to examine “questions of management and institutional culture”. One of the main questions the lawyers hope the inquiry will try to answer is whether either Patel or Braverman gave an order to stop transferring newly arrived asylum seekers from Manston to hotels because of criticism over the use of expensive accommodation to house them – a decision that led to the overcrowding crisis at the processing centre. According to documents submitted to the court: “In June 2022 operational commanders at Manston were told that ‘the hotel pipeline has been switched off’.” Lewis Kett, a solicitor at Duncan Lewis, who is representing some of the asylum seekers in the case, said: “The numbers likely detained unlawfully at Manston are entirely unprecedented and the conditions they were held in were deplorable. “An independent inquiry will need the powers and resources to properly understand how this happened to learn lessons and prevent an incident like this occurring again.” Home Office sources said they do not comment on continuing legal proceedings. Patel and Braverman were approached for comment.SolarEdge shares fall on new CEO appointment
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