London honored for supporting student mental health and eliminating barriers to care NATICK, Mass. , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Business Journal honored Uwill founder and CEO Michael London as part of its 2025 Innovators in Healthcare list . Honorees represent a cross-section of Boston -based innovators addressing some of the most urgent and pressing challenges in the health care industry. London is the founding CEO of Uwill , the leading mental health and wellness solution proudly supporting more than 3 million students at 400 institutions globally. Utilizing its proprietary technology and counselor team, Uwill pioneered the first student and therapist matching platform. The solution offers an immediate appointment with a licensed counselor based on student preferences, all modalities of teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, wellness programming, realtime data, and support. "It's truly an honor to be recognized among this incredible group of innovators," said Michael London , Uwill founder and CEO. "At Uwill, our mission is to break down barriers to mental health care, delivering immediate and accessible support to students worldwide. This recognition reflects more than innovation—it underscores our unwavering commitment to addressing a vital need for students everywhere." London is a recognized thought-leader and pioneer within social impact entrepreneurship, having created more than one billion dollars in company value throughout his career. In 2013, he founded Examity, a leader in learning validation and online proctoring. Prior, London led Bloomberg Institute, an EdTech start-up funded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg . Earlier in his career, he founded College Coach and co-founded EdAssist, both acquired by Bright Horizons Family Solutions. In 2019, he was a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award and held a position on the Massachusetts Governor's Commission for Digital Education and Lifelong Learning. Michael is a current Trustee at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is a Member of the Advisory Board at Babson College where he graduated with honors. He also received his MBA from Boston University . About Uwill: Uwill is the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students. As the most cost-effective way to enhance a college's mental health offering, Uwill partners with more than 400 institutions, including Princeton University , the Ohio State University , Santa Fe Community College , and University of Alabama - Online. Uwill is also the exclusive teletherapy education partner for the Online Learning Consortium and teletherapy education partner of NASPA. For more information, visit uwill.com . Contact: Brett Silk bsilk@uwill.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/uwill-founder--ceo-michael-london-named-innovator-in-healthcare-302338655.html SOURCE Uwill, IncBy JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports, saying that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. Related Articles National Politics | Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirling National Politics | Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health National Politics | Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America National Politics | Trump extends unprecedented invites to China’s Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration National Politics | Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump The incoming president posted on social media that he met Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoreman’s Association, and Dennis Daggett, the union’s executive vice president. “I’ve studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it,” Trump posted. “The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers, in this case, our Longshoremen. Foreign companies have made a fortune in the U.S. by giving them access to our markets. They shouldn’t be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. At the heart of the dispute is whether ports can install automated gates, cranes and container-moving trucks that could make it faster to unload and load ships. The union argues that automation would lead to fewer jobs, even though higher levels of productivity could do more to boost the salaries of remaining workers. The Maritime Alliance said in a statement that the contract goes beyond ports to “supporting American consumers and giving American businesses access to the global marketplace – from farmers, to manufacturers, to small businesses, and innovative start-ups looking for new markets to sell their products.” “To achieve this, we need modern technology that is proven to improve worker safety, boost port efficiency, increase port capacity, and strengthen our supply chains,” said the alliance, adding that it looks forward to working with Trump. In October, the union representing 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for three days, raising the risk that a prolonged shutdown could push up inflation by making it difficult to unload container ships and export American products overseas. The issue pits an incoming president who won November’s election on the promise of bringing down prices against commitments to support blue-collar workers along with the kinds of advanced technology that drew him support from Silicon Valley elite such as billionaire Elon Musk. Trump sought to portray the dispute as being between U.S. workers and foreign companies, but advanced ports are also key for staying globally competitive. China is opening a $1.3 billion port in Peru that could accommodate ships too large for the Panama Canal. There is a risk that shippers could move to other ports, which could also lead to job losses. Mexico is constructing a port that is highly automated, while Dubai, Singapore and Rotterdam already have more advanced ports. Instead, Trump said that ports and shipping companies should eschew “machinery, which is expensive, and which will constantly have to be replaced.” “For the great privilege of accessing our markets, these foreign companies should hire our incredible American Workers, instead of laying them off, and sending those profits back to foreign countries,” Trump posted. “It is time to put AMERICA FIRST!”
$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities If Juan Soto replicates his 2024 performance throughout his $765 million, 15-year deal with the Mets, he'll make roughly $1.2 million for every home run he hits. He's hardly the only superstar athlete earning outrageous sums for each of his accomplishments. Some NFL quarterbacks make more than $3 million per game. Stephen Curry could make roughly $161,000 per 3-pointer. This past regular season, Lionel Messi earned $229 for every second he was on the field with Inter Miami.Voters in Ireland were more than usually busy in 2024, casting their ballot in five different polls – for two referenda in March, local and European ballots in June and a general election in November. The country’s political comings and goings were further punctuated by an emotional announcement in March from former premier Leo Varadkar that he was resigning as taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. He was succeeded the following month in both roles by Simon Harris. But the year had so much more to offer than just politics, and PA news agency photographers were on hand to capture some of the highlights.
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For more information contact help@thesun.co.uk CHIANTI CLASSICO (1.50 Cheltenham, nap) He has enough class to give weight away after his barnstorming comeback win at Ascot last month. He showed his quality when taking the Ultima at this year’s Festival before holding his own in an Aintree Grade 1. His main asset is his brilliant jumping and trainer Kim Bailey has made a flying start to the season. SHAN BLUE (2.25 Cheltenham, nb) He put in a couple of good runs late on last season and was a promising fourth on comeback at Bangor last time. He travelled well for a long way in the testing ground and enjoys these likely better conditions too. He is hit and miss but this is his first crack at a veterans’ race and it could be the making of him from a falling mark. DOYEN QUEST (3.35 Cheltenham, treble) He managed to win here comfortably last time out despite crashing through the second-last flight. Harry Skelton barely had to squeeze him before he hit top gear in the final furlong to draw nicely away. The handicapper has been a trifle harsh with a 10lb rise but there’s more to come and we know he stays strongly. Templegate's TV verdicts CHELTENHAM 12.10 Most read in Horse Racing THAT’S NICE can make the most of the 7lb allowance she gets from the boys and looked a hot prospect when winning on debut at Warwick last month. Nico De Boinville barely moved as she landed a cheeky win and she can build on that promising debut. Country Mile ran well in a Haydock Grade 2 last month when a final-flight blunder proved costly. This better ground should suit the Skelton runner who has a lot more to come. Wingmen went from the front to win on hurdles debut at Navan 27 days ago. He had lots left in the tank and is another with more to come. Palacio nicked his debut from the front at Chepstow but this is much tougher. 12.40 CALDWELL POTTER paid back a small slice of his massive purchase price when winning impressively on chase debut at Carlisle 12 days ago. He jumped well and should improve plenty for that comeback. He was Grade 1 standard over hurdles and looks hard to beat. Jango Baie was also high-class over timber and was an unlucky second when last seen at Aintree. Nicky Henderson has been making positive noises about his schooling. Springwell Bay didn’t get home over three miles here last time after winning a Listed contest at this trip. He sets the standard for the others to improve past. Deafening Silence wasn’t asked too many questions on chase debut and needs to improve. 1.15 VALGRAND will be much happier back over this trip which saw him kick off the season with a Grade 2 win on the Old course. He tanked home by 17 lengths there but was no match for potential superstar Potters Charm over 2m5f here last time. He has top weight but his opening mark could be lenient and decent ground suits. Willmount looked a hot prospect when winning on hurdles debut at Newbury last year before picking up an injury in the Grade 1 Challow Hurdle. He’s back from 349 days off so may need the run but he’s another who could be well ahead of the handicapper. To Chase A Dream has done nothing wrong with back-to-back wins at Carlisle. He comes here with every chance under a penalty and the booking of Harry Cobden takes the eye. Tintintin ran a cracker when fourth in the Greatwood Hurdle here last month. He is back from the same mark with solid place claims again. Bo Zenith is an interesting Nicky Henderson runner after 610 days off. His last run was a short-head second in an Aintree Grade 1 so he’s worth watching even if he needs this return. Mirabad lost his chance at Ascot last time when clattering the final flight and has place prospects. 1.50 CHIANTI CLASSICO has enough class to give weight away after his barnstorming comeback win at Ascot last month. He showed his quality when taking the Ultima at this year’s Festival before holding his own in an Aintree Grade 1. His main asset is his brilliant jumping and trainer Kim Bailey has made a flying start to the season. King Turgeon was impressive when winning the Grand Sefton Chase over the National fences at Aintree early last month. He would have liked last week’s Becher Chase to have beaten the weather but his comeback win at Chepstow shows his liking for conventional fences too. He’ll go close again. Java Point had a couple of these behind him when second in an amateur riders’ contest here four weeks ago. He was just nabbed up the hill but doesn’t lack for stamina. He has every chance of hitting the frame again. The Newest One was fourth in that amateurs’ race after going from the front. He’s creeping up the weights but is consistent. Ballygrifincottage took a heavy tumble here last time and is not guaranteed to get up the hill. 2.25 SHAN BLUE put in a couple of good runs late on last season and was a promising fourth on comeback at Bangor last time. He travelled well for a long way in the testing ground and enjoys these likely better conditions too. He is hit and miss but this is his first crack at a veterans’ race and it could be the making of him from a falling mark. Dashel Drasher hasn’t won over fences since the 2021 Ascot Chase but he ran well at Grade 2 level on comeback and will be fitter for the experience. His battling qualities are well known and his last handicap win came off this mark. Shakem Up’Arry goes well fresh and won the Festival Plate on his last trip to Cheltenham. He’s a fair 6lb higher today and looks dangerous. Eldorado Allen wasn’t disgraced on comeback at Warwick. He still has plenty of weight but has run well here before and could hit the frame for in-form trainer Joe Tizzard. 3.00 MISTER COFFEY gets one last chance from me to get off the mark over fences. He returned from nine months off to run a big race on this cross-country course last time. He finished like a train into second but the winner had flown. Now Nico De Boinville knows he stays, he can try to have the Nicky Henderson chaser a bit nearer to the pace and he’s come nicely down the weights. Delta Work has a good record here and is the obvious threat. He was rusty on return at Down Royal last month and will show his true colours. With Rob James taking off 7lb, he’s not even carrying top weight. Stumptown has been in flying form over the Punchestown cross-country course and has plenty of staying power. Arizona Cardinal needed his comeback at Chepstow and will like the track. He can run well if his stamina holds, while Iceo Madrik comes from France with every chance of a cross-country hat-trick from way down the weights. 3.35 DOYEN QUEST managed to win here comfortably last time out despite crashing through the second-last flight. Harry Skelton barely had to squeeze him before he hit top gear in the final furlong to draw nicely away. The handicapper has been a trifle harsh with a 10lb rise but there’s more to come and we know he stays strongly. Gowel Road was second to the tip last time and has every chance of making the frame again. He’s 8lb better off at the weights but he will struggle to turn the form around. Long Draw has been knocking on the door and made it four seconds in a row when beaten two lengths here last month. In-form trainer Olly Murphy steps him up in distance today which may bring improvement. He’s only five so there should be more to come. Might I got his act together when winning at Bangor on comeback last month. Soft ground is his favourite so more rain would help his chances. It’s interesting to see Nicky Henderson send Bhaloo back over hurdles after his chase debut win at Ascot. His sole handicap run in this sphere saw him finish a decent second at Warwick in May and he could be very well handicapped for each-way players. High Game Royal was just collared on the line after leading for a long way at Lingfield last time and looks capable of making the frame if improving for his in-form training team. BANGOR 2.05 SKUNA BAY showed nice promise when third on debut at Carlisle last month. He wasn’t asked too many questions by Brian Hughes before coming home with something left in the tank. He should improve plenty for that experience and is bred for stamina. Kevin’s Pride was beaten just a neck on his hurdling debut at Carlisle. He powered on up the hill at the Cumbrian track and should have no problems getting home in these testing conditions. Theatre Tom was a fairly distant third here on debut but showed some promise and has place claims. Edmond comes from the Venetia Williams winner factory. She won a bumper way back in May 2023 and needed the run on her first outing since at Ffos Las last month. There’s more to come from her. 2.40 THANKSFORTHEHELP is entered in Cheltenham’s lucky last too but this is his first preference and he’s good enough to win it. He was a good fourth at Prestbury Park last month when he saw out the three-mile trip strongly. David Pipe’s hopeful has come right down the weights and anything close to his best would be good enough. Plaisir Des Flos is a regular winner who ran a cracker when third after being hampered at Cheltenham four weeks ago. This is his first crack at three miles and he’ll go close if lasting home. READ MORE SUN STORIES Schalke ran his best race for a long time when third over course and distance on comeback. He likes it heavy and can hit the frame again. 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Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn’t install more automated systemsLondon honored for supporting student mental health and eliminating barriers to care NATICK, Mass. , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Business Journal honored Uwill founder and CEO Michael London as part of its 2025 Innovators in Healthcare list . Honorees represent a cross-section of Boston -based innovators addressing some of the most urgent and pressing challenges in the health care industry. London is the founding CEO of Uwill , the leading mental health and wellness solution proudly supporting more than 3 million students at 400 institutions globally. Utilizing its proprietary technology and counselor team, Uwill pioneered the first student and therapist matching platform. The solution offers an immediate appointment with a licensed counselor based on student preferences, all modalities of teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, wellness programming, realtime data, and support. "It's truly an honor to be recognized among this incredible group of innovators," said Michael London , Uwill founder and CEO. "At Uwill, our mission is to break down barriers to mental health care, delivering immediate and accessible support to students worldwide. This recognition reflects more than innovation—it underscores our unwavering commitment to addressing a vital need for students everywhere." London is a recognized thought-leader and pioneer within social impact entrepreneurship, having created more than one billion dollars in company value throughout his career. In 2013, he founded Examity, a leader in learning validation and online proctoring. Prior, London led Bloomberg Institute, an EdTech start-up funded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg . Earlier in his career, he founded College Coach and co-founded EdAssist, both acquired by Bright Horizons Family Solutions. In 2019, he was a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award and held a position on the Massachusetts Governor's Commission for Digital Education and Lifelong Learning. Michael is a current Trustee at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is a Member of the Advisory Board at Babson College where he graduated with honors. He also received his MBA from Boston University . About Uwill: Uwill is the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students. As the most cost-effective way to enhance a college's mental health offering, Uwill partners with more than 400 institutions, including Princeton University , the Ohio State University , Santa Fe Community College , and University of Alabama - Online. Uwill is also the exclusive teletherapy education partner for the Online Learning Consortium and teletherapy education partner of NASPA. For more information, visit uwill.com . Contact: Brett Silk bsilk@uwill.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/uwill-founder--ceo-michael-london-named-innovator-in-healthcare-302338655.html SOURCE Uwill, Inc
Despite starting the season 2-8, the Milwaukee Bucks have started to turn things around. Now with a 6-9 record, the Bucks own the No. 11 seed in the Eastern Conference. Giannis Antetokounmpo , the league’s current leading scorer, looks primed for another MVP campaign. Additionally, though he is still ways away from his season debut, Khris Middleton has been medically cleared. Middleton has missed the entire season so far as he recovers from his ankle injury. However, though they are starting to right the ship, the Bucks reportedly have interest in making a trade. More specifically, the Bucks have interest in acquiring Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig in a trade. Per NBA reporter Brett Siegel , the Bucks are interested in acquiring the 33-year-old. Additionally, according to Siegel, the Bucks have made Pat Connaughton and MarJon Beauchamp available for trade. “No team has shown interest in making a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks at this time. MarJon Beauchamp ($2.7 million) and Pat Connaughton ($9.4 million) are the two players the Bucks have made available in trade discussions in order to try and add talent on the wing. Veteran forward Torrey Craig from the Chicago Bulls is a player Milwaukee has shown interest in, sources said.” Milwaukee Bucks Interested in Trade For Torrey Craig How Torrey Craig Can Help the Bucks During the 2020-21 season, Craig played 18 games for the Bucks. In that time, he averaged 2.5 points and 24 rebounds over 11.2 minutes. Craig is a solid 3-and-D player and would help the Bucks tremendously on the defensive side of the ball. So far, the Bucks rank 15th-best in the NBA with a 113 DRTG. Additionally, they are allowing 112.2 points per game, which is just 14th-best in the league. The Bulls forward is in the final year of his two-year, $5.3 million contract, making him a popular trade candidate. Furthermore, he fits the Bucks’ timeline more than Chicago’s as they are in a better spot to contend for a championship right away, even given their slow start to the season. It is unclear how willing Chicago is to move on from Craig. However, given his contract situation and the Bulls’ 6-10 record, trading him is not an unrealistic possibility. The Last Word Earlier this month, Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic wrote that the Bucks are unlikely to make any blockbuster moves. This report is in the wake of numerous trade rumors involving Antetokounpo. Amic and Nehm also wrote that the Bucks could make a trade before the deadline. Trading for Craig could be a move the Bucks make to improve the roster. “I could certainly see the Bucks doing some kind of deal, if not more than one, before the Feb. 6 deadline,” Amick and Nehm wrote. “But in terms of the big stuff that comes with their team’s calculus — Giannis, [ Damian Lillard ], Doc and Khris [Middleton] — I don’t see anything changing.” Regardless of whether a trade happens or not, the Bucks are starting to turn things around. Fortunately for them, they are in the Eastern Conference, which is much more forgiving than the West. As the season progresses, they should continue to climb the standings. Whether Craig becomes a part of this remains unknown. This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports, saying that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. Related Articles National Politics | Unique among ‘Person of the Year’ designees, Donald Trump gets a fact-check from Time magazine National Politics | Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA’s idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it ‘absurd’ National Politics | Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list The incoming president posted on social media that he met Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoreman’s Association, and Dennis Daggett, the union’s executive vice president. “I’ve studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it,” Trump posted. “The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers, in this case, our Longshoremen. Foreign companies have made a fortune in the U.S. by giving them access to our markets. They shouldn’t be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. At the heart of the dispute is whether ports can install automated gates, cranes and container-moving trucks that could make it faster to unload and load ships. The union argues that automation would lead to fewer jobs, even though higher levels of productivity could do more to boost the salaries of remaining workers. The Maritime Alliance said in a statement that the contract goes beyond ports to “supporting American consumers and giving American businesses access to the global marketplace – from farmers, to manufacturers, to small businesses, and innovative start-ups looking for new markets to sell their products.” “To achieve this, we need modern technology that is proven to improve worker safety, boost port efficiency, increase port capacity, and strengthen our supply chains,” said the alliance, adding that it looks forward to working with Trump. In October, the union representing 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for three days, raising the risk that a prolonged shutdown could push up inflation by making it difficult to unload container ships and export American products overseas. The issue pits an incoming president who won November’s election on the promise of bringing down prices against commitments to support blue-collar workers along with the kinds of advanced technology that drew him support from Silicon Valley elite such as billionaire Elon Musk. Trump sought to portray the dispute as being between U.S. workers and foreign companies, but advanced ports are also key for staying globally competitive. China is opening a $1.3 billion port in Peru that could accommodate ships too large for the Panama Canal. There is a risk that shippers could move to other ports, which could also lead to job losses. Mexico is constructing a port that is highly automated, while Dubai, Singapore and Rotterdam already have more advanced ports. Instead, Trump said that ports and shipping companies should eschew “machinery, which is expensive, and which will constantly have to be replaced.” “For the great privilege of accessing our markets, these foreign companies should hire our incredible American Workers, instead of laying them off, and sending those profits back to foreign countries,” Trump posted. “It is time to put AMERICA FIRST!”Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn’t install more automated systems
Kigali, Dec 7 (IANS): Rwanda has published the fifth Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation (PSTA5) in the Rwandan capital of Kigali to build resilient, sustainable agri-food systems. The ambitious plan, themed Building Resilient and Sustainable Agri-Food Systems, serves as a blueprint for transforming the agriculture sector to achieve food security, sustainable land use, and economic development, Xinhua news agency reported. Speaking at the launch Friday, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe emphasised the transformative potential of PSTA5, calling it a unique approach to agricultural development. "PSTA5 is unique because it is centered on agri-food systems-that is the central pivot," he said. Bagabe urged Rwanda's youth to play a pivotal role in implementing the plan, highlighting the integration of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. "When you talk about using technology tools like the Internet of Things and AI to move agriculture forward, I can tell you we are together. I see young people as the pillar of productivity," he said. He also stressed the importance of translating the strategy into tangible results. "We must chip into this strategic plan and ensure this blueprint is translated into actions," he added. Bagabe also emphasised that the success of the strategy lies in collective action to ensure resilient, sustainable, and equitable agri-food systems for all. PSTA5 focuses on modernising agriculture and animal resource production, fostering inclusive markets, and creating jobs within agriculture and food systems. The five-year strategy aims to address pressing challenges such as low productivity, food insecurity, and limited commercialisation in the sector while enhancing resilience to climate shocks like droughts and floods. It aligns with national priorities and global frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). PSTA5 incorporates lessons from its predecessor, PSTA4, which made significant progress in areas such as marshland development, agroforestry, and irrigation infrastructure. Challenges like climate change and limited investment in agriculture, however, persist, necessitating further innovation and funding. The expected impact of PSTA5 is transformative. The plan targets an average annual agricultural growth rate of 6.5 per cent, increasing export revenues to 1.54 billion US dollars and creating over 644,000 off-farm jobs in agri-food systems, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources. The strategy also aims to empower 72 per cent of women in agriculture and improve food and nutrition security nationwide. With the launch of PSTA5, Rwanda has reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive and sustainable agricultural development. Rwanda's agricultural sector remains vital to the country's economy, with about 69 per cent of households engaged in farming and around 400,000 people employed in agri-food systems, according to the Fifth Population and Housing Census (2022).Head confirmed for Boxing Day after fitness test