mgo777 situs slot gacor login In-line CPI report leads to a blockbuster day for US stock markets What the market misunderstands about China Gold moves up to test swing level from last week of November. Crude oil higher as well. US November federal budget deficit 367B vs 353B expected BofA: What we expect from the November ECB meeting and the EUR reaction US sells 10-year notes at 4.235% as it stops through by 1.6 basis points European equity close: Solid gains but trail US stocks Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: Data since last rate decision has been mixed EIA weekly crude oil inventories -1425K vs -901K expected Bitcoin re-takes $100,000 with a 3% gain Bank of Canada interest rate statement and press conference opening statement Bank of Canada rate decision: 50 basis point rate cut US November CPI 2.7% y/y versus 2.7% expected Kickstart the trading day with a technical look at 3 major currency pairs OPEC once again makes cuts to its 2024 and 2025 oil demand growth forecasts ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar gains as China looks to reignite currency wars Gold's Road to $3,000: Expert Analysis by Octa Broker US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 6 December +5.4% vs +2.8% prior Markets: Gold up $23 or 0.86% at $2760 99 WTI crude oil up $1.74 or 2.54% $70.33 2 year yield 4.1511%, up 0.2 basis points US 10-year yields 4.269% up 4.8 basis points. The rise comes despite a stellar note auction with the yield tailing by -1.7 bps, a bid to cover comfortably above the 6-month average at 2.70X vs 2.55X. The domestic demand was higher than the average and the international demand was righ on the average. The US stock indices saw the Dow move lower, but the Nasdaq soaring by 1.77% to a new record and closed above 20K for the first time ever. The S&P traded above the high closing level near 6090, but backed off into the close. Dow fell -99.27 points or -0.22% at 44,148.56 S&P 500 rose 49.28 points or 0.82% at 6084.19 Nasdaq rose 347.65 points or 1.77% at 20,034.89 Russell 2000 rose 11.38 points or 0.48% at 2,394.16 In the forex, the USD is higher vs all the major currencies with the exception of the CAD (USD fell -0.14%). The greenback rose the most vs the JPY (0.37%), the EUR (0.30%) and the NZD (0.24%). The USD fell vs the CAD despite the Bank of Canada cutting rates by 50 basis points as expected to 3.25% from 3.75%. The central bank has now cut 175 basis points since its first cut in June 2024. The last two meetings have seen a decline of 100 basis points after 3 consecutive cuts of 25 basis points. Prior statement said " If the economy evolves broadly in line with our latest forecast, we expect to reduce the policy rate further" but that was dropped Current statement says "Going forward, we will be evaluating the need for further reductions in the policy rate one decision at a time" Current statement says "Governing Council has reduced the policy rate substantially since June." From his press conference opening statement Macklem: With the policy rate now substantially lower, we anticipate a more gradual approach to monetary policy if the economy evolves broadly as expected." Noted that Q3 GDP growth was lower than BOC expected and Q4 tracking lower as well Said Canada’s job market is still softening Consumer and housing both improved in Q3 as lower rates boosted spending Reduced immigration targets suggest 2025 growth will be slower than BOC expected The economic outlook is clouded by the possibility of new tariffs on Canadian exports to the United States, which Macklem calls "a major new uncertainty" BOCs Macklem during his Q&A said that the central bank discussed both 25 and 50 basis point rate cuts before ultimately deciding on a 50 bps reduction. That the decision was driven by two key factors: The need to exit restrictive policy territory. and Economic data signaling a softer GDP growth outlook compared to October estimates. Lower immigration targets were cited as a factor behind anticipated slower growth, while the potential for tariffs on Canadian exports adds significant uncertainty, though the bank emphasized it cannot base policy on speculative risks. Macklem acknowledged that the economy remains in excess supply with signs of softness, but widespread job losses typical of recessions have not materialized. The Canadian dollar's weakness has largely stemmed from U.S. dollar strength and will need to be factored into future forecasts. Housing market dynamics, influenced by immigration and rate cuts, are being closely monitored. The USDCAD moved lower initially (higher CAD) as markets reacted to the 4-year highs and the acknowledgment that the pace of cuts was to slow, but the pair recovered as the day progressed (cutting some of the CAD gains). Technically, the price of the USDCAD moved to - and through - a swing area target at 1.4145 and the rising 100 hour MA but could not sustain downside momentum and bounced back above those levels (the 100-hour MA is at 1.4135 and moving higher). The pair is trading at 1.4162 going into the close. A move back below 1.4145 and the 100-hour MA could see more selling with a swing area at 1.4089 to 1.4104 as the next target support. A move above 1.4177 would disappoint sellers looking for corrective selling. Crude oil moving higher is a positive for the CAD generally. Crude oil is up $1.75 or 2.55% today, at $70.34 currently. Its 100 day MA at $71.65 is the next key upside target. However, the move higher today had limited impact. In the US today, the CPI data came in as expected at 0.3% for both the headline and the core readings. Although as expected, the core has now been up by 0.3% for 4 consecutive months slowing the decline and leaving the YoY core well above the 2% target at 3.3%. The headline moved up to 2.7% from 2.6% in the prior month. Nevertheless, the market was pretty much set that anything as expected or better would allow the Fed to further adjust policy lower. The expectation for a 25 basis point cut is up to 95% when the Fed meets next Tuesday and Wednesday. The ECB will meet tomorrow and is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.15% from 3.4%. That decision will be announced at 8:15 AM ET with the press conference scheduled to start at 8:45 AM ET. The EURUSD had an down, up and back down again. The pair did stay below the 200 hour MA at 1.05322 after two tests of the MA line found willing sellers. The price ia trading ner 1.0500 into the close with support below at 1.0448 to 1.0461. .NewMarket Corporation Authorizes New Share Repurchase ProgramPure Storage Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans made mistakes in every facet of the game Sunday against the Tennessee Titans to lose for the third time in four games. C.J. Stroud threw two interceptions, the defense gave up multiple big passing plays and Ka′imi Fairbairn missed a 28-yard field goal that would have tied it late in a 32-27 loss . Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a weekSHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates AVAV, CTV, AE, PLL on Behalf of ShareholdersMUNICH (AP) — Manuel Neuer was sent off for the first time and Bayern Munich crashed out of the German Cup in the third round with a 1-0 loss at home to defending champion Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. The 38-year-old Neuer was never before sent off over a long career including 124 games for Germany, but the Bayern captain was shown a straight red card in the 17th minute for taking out Jeremie Frimpong with a body check when the Dutch winger was almost through on goal after a long pass from Johnathan Tah. Bayern’s players protested but there had been no attempt from Neuer to play the ball. Leverkusen needed patience to take advantage against a riled-up Bayern team that created better chances in the first half. The home team was without Harry Kane, injured over the weekend against Borussia Dortmund. Bayern confirmed a right hamstring injury and said the England captain will be out “for the time being.” Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso sent on Patrik Schick for the second half, but the in-form Czech forward limped off with what looked like a left calf injury after less than 15 minutes. Nathan Tella replaced Schick in the 61st, then scored eight minutes later with a header to Álex Grimaldo’s perfectly positioned cross. “The first title of the season is gone, and that hurts,” Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich said. Alonso, a former Bayern midfielder, has never lost in five games against his former club while Leverkusen coach. Bayern was knocked out in the second round last season. Also, Werder Bremen defeated second-division side Darmstadt 1-0. Earlier, 2022 finalist Freiburg was knocked out in a 3-1 loss at third-division team Arminia Bielefeld, and Stuttgart won 3-0 at Jahn Regensburg. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerHegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the Senate

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Jannik Sinner rules tennis but we cannot ignore doping cloud hanging over himUS lawmakers voted Wednesday after fraught negotiations to move forward with a contentious 2025 defense budget that raises troops' pay but blocks funding of gender-affirming care for some transgender children of service members. The centerpiece of the $884 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) -- which was green-lit by the Republican-led House of Representatives but still needs Senate approval -- is a 14.5 percent pay increase for junior enlisted service members and 4.5 percent for other personnel. But talks over the 1,800-page-plus text were complicated by a last-minute Republican intervention to prevent the military's health program from covering gender-affirming care for children of service members if it results in "sterilization." "Citizens don't want their tax dollars to go to this, and underaged people often regret these surgeries later in life," Nebraska Republican Don Bacon told CNN. "It's a bad hill to die on for Democrats." Gender-affirming health care for children is just one of multiple fronts in the so-called "culture wars" that polarize US politics and divide the country, with Republicans using the issue as a cudgel against Democrats in November's elections. The funding block angered progressives, and prompted the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee to come out against the legislation. "As I said a few days ago, blanketly denying health care to people who need it -- just because of a biased notion against transgender people -- is wrong," Adam Smith, who represents a district in Washington state, said in a statement. "The inclusion of this harmful provision puts the lives of children at risk and may force thousands of service members to make the choice of continuing their military service or leaving to ensure their child can get the health care they need." Smith slammed House Speaker Mike Johnson for pandering to "the most extreme elements of his party" by including the transgender provision. The must-pass NDAA -- a bill that Congress has sent to the president's desk without fail every year since 1961 -- cleared the chamber in a 281-140 vote and now moves to the Senate, with final passage expected next week. The topline figure is one percent above last year's total and, with funding from other sources, brings the total defense budget to just under $900 billion. Some foreign policy hawks on the Republican side of the Senate wanted $25 billion more for the Pentagon but they are still expected to support the bill. "The safety and security of the American people is our top priority, and this year's NDAA ensures our military has the resources and the capabilities needed to remain the most powerful fighting force on the planet," Johnson told reporters. ft/mlmTrudeau's comments on Kamala Harris 'not helpful,' premiers say, as Musk blasts PM

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I love iced coffee, but I loathe cold coffee. Intentionally iced coffee is perfection, while hot coffee that's gone cold is disgusting. You can, of course, microwave coffee to return it to a drinkable temperature, and I have—many times. But a sad mug of microwaved coffee is no replacement for sipping a freshly brewed cup as close to its original temperature as possible, and that's always going to be a losing race against time. Enter Ember, and its " smart mug ." Unlike your dumb mug, Ember's cup can keep your drink at a stable temperature of your choosing, ranging between 120 ̊F and 145 ̊F. You set the temperature in the Ember app, pour yourself a cup of joe, and sip at your own leisure: Every time you take a drink, your coffee, tea, hot chocolate, what have you, will be the same temperature as the first sip. Even after Cyber Monday, Amazon still has the 14 oz mug on sale for up to 27% off—as long as you're okay with getting it in black. The 10 oz mug is on sale in a number of colors, though, including 21% off in copper and gold, 23% off in red, and 27% off in stainless steel and rose gold. Click through the various colors and sizes to see if you can find a match that works for you. I have been using an Ember mug for a while now, and it really is great—if not slightly surreal. It's an odd thing to pick up a mug of coffee that's been sitting around for half an hour, take a sip, and find it as steamy as when I first poured it. As odd as it sounds, this means it comes with a bit of a learning curve, at least if, like me, you are used to taking larger and larger sips of your coffee the longer it has been sitting around. Don't throw back a cup from your Ember, is what I'm saying. It'll be a bad time. A piping hot cup for over an hour Ember will eventually stop keeping your drink hot when the battery runs out. When new and fully charged, that's a generous 80 minutes, which is a long time to enjoy any single 14 oz beverage. However, if you tend to drink multiple cups a day, that battery will wear out before you've finished your afternoon spreadsheets, so I recommend storing the wireless charging dock wherever you're most likely to be drinking from the Ember mug—perhaps your desk, or on an end table. That way, you can place your mug on the charger instead of a coaster, and keep the battery constantly juiced. Don't let your brew burn The Ember mug isn't perfect. My one gripe is with how it handles the last sip or two of your beverage. It seems the heating element is so strong, it burns, or at least alters the taste of, any too-small amount of liquid. My advice is to finish the cup before it gets to this point, keep your temperature set lower, or turn off the heater via the app when you get about three-quarters of the way through it. A critical note: Do not put your Ember mug in the dishwasher . This mug is hand-wash only . It's safe to scrub it in the sink, and even submerge it in water up to one meter. However, the abrasive nature of your dishwasher's jets will be too much for both the outside coating and the electronics inside the mug. It's a little extra work to hand wash it after each use, but you'll have plenty of energy thanks to having downed that never-cooling cup of coffee.

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he won't play Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's games by voting to bring down the government on an upcoming non-confidence motion. The Conservatives plan to introduce a motion that quotes Singh's own criticism of the Liberals, and asks the House of Commons to declare that it agrees with Singh and has no confidence in the government. The motion is expected to be introduced on Thursday and the debate and vote are set for Monday. Singh said he is not going to trigger an election when he believes Poilievre would cut programs the NDP fought for. "I'm not going to be playing Pierre Poilievre's games. I have no interest in that. We're frankly not going to allow him to cut the things that people need. I want to actually have dental care expanded, I want people to actually start to benefit from the pharmacare legislation we passed," Singh said. With the NDP's expected support, the Liberals should survive this next confidence vote brought forward by the Conservatives. The Tories have vowed to bring forward non-confidence motions every chance they get. The party will have two more opposition motions after this one, which are expected to continue to call for non-confidence. The NDP are scheduled to have their opposition day on Friday. Earlier on Tuesday, Singh did acknowledge that the Conservatives have a sizeable lead on the NDP in public opinion polls, while giving a campaign-style speech to visiting party staffers from across the country. Most pollsters in Canada have recorded a roughly 20 point lead for the Conservatives over both the Liberals and NDP for the last few months. The non-confidence vote was scheduled after Speaker Greg Fergus intervened to pause a filibuster on a privilege debate about a green technology fund. The Conservatives have said they would only end that debate if the NDP agree to topple the government or if the Liberals turn over unredacted documents at the centre of the parliamentary gridlock. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 3, 2024. David Baxter, The Canadian PressJuan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The guy on the Philly sports talk radio station had something to say, and he started to vent about the perceived strained relationship between star quarterback Jalen Hurts and standout wide receiver A.J. Brown. Why weren’t these two Pro Bowl Eagles on the same page? Why had their personal and professional relationship changed even with Philadelphia enjoying tremendous success? It was football gossip usually ripe for a hot-take host or fed-up fan to stir up on the air — only in this instance, the temperature check came from inside the locker room. Normally respected team leader Brandon Graham, who is sidelined with a triceps injury, noted in a radio appearance that “ ” between Hurts and Brown in the wake of a in last week’s win over Carolina. An apologetic Graham walked back his comments. Hurts and Brown both insisted their relationship was cool in front of media hordes more appropriate for the Super Bowl. As for the rest of the Eagles, they were ready to squash the so-called controversy. “We are moving on,” offensive lineman and Jordan Mailata said. “It is the Pittsburgh Steelers this week. Not the A.J. Brown and Jalen Show. It is the Pittsburgh Steelers. That’s it.” Oh yeah, the Steelers! Lost in the brouhaha ignited in a Philly sports bar is the fact that sitting — and winning — on the western side of Pennsylvania are the Steelers (10-3). Unlike most matchups in series history, this one Sunday at the Linc comes with the tantalizing appeal of a potential Super Bowl preview. The Steelers have won seven of eight, and the Eagles (11-2) have won nine straight and could clinch the NFC East with a win and a Washington loss or tie. It’s the first time the teams — among the original eight NFL teams — will play each other when they both have a double-digit win total. Both teams are in strong position for a playoff run — the Eagles led by and his pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s NFL season rushing record; Russell Wilson and the atop the AFC North in large part thanks to six wins against teams that currently have losing records. “I do like playing really good people, I think there’s growth in it,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “You’ve got to get the job done. But man, I think there’s significant growth in pitting your collective talents and skills versus big-time opponents and they’re certainly that.” Will the drama out of Philly this week affect the Eagles? They certainly don’t think so and neither do the oddsmakers — the Eagles are 5 1/2-point favorites, per BetMGM. “What I’ve noticed about this football team is they’re so locked in and determined to get better each day,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said. “We don’t really want anyone else talking to us about anything other than the Pittsburgh Steelers.” Good luck with that, Coach. Maybe playing the Steelers on Sunday at home can snap the Eagles out of their offensive malaise. Hurts threw three TD passes to Brown in a 35-13 win in 2022. Barkley watch Barkley in rushing with 1,623 yards, 216 yards ahead of Baltimore’s Derrick Henry. He is averaging 124.8 yards per game. At that pace, and with one more game to play than Dickerson had, he would become the top single-season rusher in NFL history. He needs 483 yards over the final four games to top Dickerson’s 40-year-old record. Barkley is on pace for 2,122 yards, which would put him just 17 yards beyond Dickerson’s 2,105 in 1984. Barkley doesn’t need much of a reminder from his 2020 performance when, while playing for the New York Giants, he ran into a Pittsburgh defense that seemed reminiscent of its famed Steel Curtain. The Steelers held Barkley to 6 yards on 15 carries. Bye, George The Steelers will have to find a way forward against the NFL’s toughest defense without wide receiver George Pickens, who will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury. Pittsburgh survived last week against Cleveland, with Mike Williams and Scotty Miller — afterthoughts of late — coming off the bench to make an impact. While Tomlin believes “the strength of the pack is the pack,” the reality is the Steelers don’t have anyone who can stretch the field like Pickens, who leads the team in receptions (55) and yards (850) by a wide margin. It’s a challenge, but considering the way Wilson has spread the ball around — eight players caught passes against the Browns — he won’t lack for options. “Everybody in the receiver room has a different skill set, different strengths,” Calvin Austin III said. “The coaching staff knows that and they know how to put us in position to be able to show that.” Playoff preview The cross-state trip to Philadelphia, where the Steelers haven’t won in nearly 60 years, is the start of an 11-day stretch in which Pittsburgh faces three teams likely bound for the playoffs. While Tomlin is leaning into the “nameless, gray faces” mantra he uses for every opponent, his players know facing the Eagles, Ravens and Chiefs in such a short period is a litmus test for what’s to come in January. “That’s why I’m in the league, period,” linebacker Patrick Queen said. “When you sign up to play football, you want to play at the highest level. ... I love to play the game the right way. 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Archived versions of the webcasts will be available after the event. For more information, please visit https://investor.irobot.com . About iRobot Corporation iRobot is a global consumer robot company that designs and builds thoughtful robots and intelligent home innovations that make life better. iRobot introduced the first Roomba robot vacuum in 2002. Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that has sold more than 50 million robots worldwide. iRobot's product portfolio features technologies and advanced concepts in cleaning, mapping and navigation. Working from this portfolio, iRobot engineers are building robots and smart home devices to help consumers make their homes easier to maintain and healthier places to live. For more information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/irobot-to-present-at-upcoming-investor-conferences-302321521.html SOURCE iRobot Corporation

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This letter isn’t a complaint about losing in the 2024 election, but about what’s coming next. As said by Aldous Huxley, facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. Our state and federal budgets are headed toward failures that could be prevented if the public demands needed changes. But this must happen soon, while there is still time to make adjustments. This year, even after expenditures authorized in 2023 were moved to next year, the state is still facing a multi-billiondollar shortfall (with much disagreement between analysts and the governor about how big this deficit actually is), and the Biden administration has documented federal spending of $6.1 trillion with revenue of only $4.4 trillion, which leaves a deficit of $1.7 trillion in 2023 (the latest year for which I have published data, and before additional aid was allocated to Ukraine). I want to digress for a moment to give some context to the big numbers used in federal, and now state, budgets. If dollars were seconds, it would take nearly 32 years reach a billion seconds, so an average lifespan covers more than 2 billion seconds. But a trillion is 1,000 billions, so a trillion seconds is close to 32,000 years, long before the start of recorded history. I previously ran unsuccessfully for State Assembly as a Republican to prevent clearly developing state financial problems, and again this year for the U.S. House of Representatives to highlight problems with the federal budget. It is now obvious that voters in Napa, Sonoma, and Yolo counties have overwhelmingly returned Mike Thompson to the U.S. House of Representatives and elected State Legislators who will support past leadership positions. Clearly, impending financial problems are yet to be recognized or considered important by a majority of voters. Next year, after the election, the state budget will have to address delayed expenditures that were approved in 2023, before the election, plus the billions left from this year’s deficit. And Rep. Thompson, who was first elected to the House in 1998, has gone along as the national debt increased from $6 trillion to $35 trillion and the federal budget went from balanced to a $2 trillion annual deficit. The annual interest on the national debt is now more than $1 trillion and has become the third largest federal budget item — closing in on Medicare and crowding out spending for discretionary federal programs, such as Medicaid and national defense. Rep. Thompson can soon retire after committing our children and future generations to repaying the debt accumulated during his 28-year tenure. And like lemmings headed for a cliff, voters in California are now responsible for; and own, both state and federal budget problems. This year, I asked voters “Is this what you want?” and can truthfully say that I have tried to fix budget problems before they limit what can be done by our children and future generations. But these efforts have not been successful, so it will be up to others to prevent what is otherwise coming. Or we can just accept that future generations will pay for what we have borrowed. The federal deficit can be eliminated over time and debt repaid by holding annual spending increases to 2% while encouraging economic and revenue growth. I have plenty to do and will step back while others work on fixing our problems. Part of my time will be spent trying to protect my family from the worst effects of current state budget shortfalls and future federal budget deficits. To those who rely on state and federal funds for personal or business support, I wish you good luck; and to others, a reminder that these financial problems could be solved without a crisis. — John Munn/Former Candidate for Congress, District 4

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U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones dipping over 500 points on Friday. The Dow traded down 1.18% to 42,814.39 while the NASDAQ fell 2.18% to 19,583.95. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 1.61% to 5,940.27. Check This Out: Wall Street’s Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Consumer Stocks With Over 7% Dividend Yields Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares rose by 0.4% on Friday. In trading on Friday, consumer discretionary shares dipped by 2.2%. Top Headline The U.S. trade deficit in goods increased to $102.86 billion in November, from a revised gap of $98.3 billion in the previous month and versus market estimates of a $100.7 billion deficit. Equities Trading UP iLearningEngines, Inc. AILE shares shot up 382% to $0.7800. iLearningEngines recently announced it voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Shares of SES AI Corporation SES got a boost, surging 43% to $2.0305. Quantum-Si incorporated QSI shares were also up, gaining 36% to $2.9299. Equities Trading DOWN Exodus Movement, Inc. EXOD shares dropped 15% to $40.02. Shares of zSpace, Inc. ZSPC were down 12% to $12.20. Gaxos.ai Inc. GXAI was down, falling 21% to $2.8200. Gaxos.ai announced $4 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.7% to $70.12 while gold traded down 1% at $2,628.50. Silver traded down 1.6% to $29.910 on Friday, while copper fell 0.3% to $4.1165. Euro zone European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.39%, Germany's DAX gained 0.42% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.69%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.16%, while London's FTSE 100 slipped 0.02%. Asia Pacific Markets Asian markets closed mixed on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.80%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.06%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.04% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.29%. Economics U.S. wholesale inventories declined by 0.2% month-over-month to $902 billion in November compared to a revised 0.1% gain in the previous month and versus market estimates of a 0.2% increase. The U.S. trade deficit in goods increased to $102.86 billion in November, from a revised gap of $98.3 billion in the previous month and versus market estimates of a $100.7 billion deficit. Now Read This: Top 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks That May Rocket Higher In Q4 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.We needed it – Pep Guardiola relieved to end Man City’s winless run

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MUNICH (AP) — Harry Kane is the quickest player to score 50 goals in the Bundesliga after scoring a hat trick on his 43rd appearance on Friday. Kane’s three goals – including two penalties – gave Bayern a 3-0 win over Augsburg , stretching the Bavarian powerhouse’s lead to eight points ahead of the rest of the 11th round.PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veeco Instruments Inc. VECO today announced that management is scheduled to participate in the following investor events: UBS Global Technology Conference on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at The Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. Wells Fargo 8th Annual TMT Summit on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Barclays Global Technology Conference on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Palace Hotel in San Francisco, CA. Veeco management will be participating in a fireside chat at 6:40 PM EST. The chat will be available via webcast on the events page of ir.veeco.com . Northland Growth Conference on Thursday, December 12, 2024, held virtually. Veeco management will be available to meet one-on-one with investors during these conferences. Interested investors should contact their respective representatives to secure a meeting time. About Veeco Veeco VECO is an innovative manufacturer of semiconductor process equipment. Our laser annealing, ion beam, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD), single wafer etch & clean and lithography technologies play an integral role in the fabrication and packaging of advanced semiconductor devices. With equipment designed to optimize performance, yield and cost of ownership, Veeco holds leading technology positions in the markets we serve. To learn more about Veeco's systems and service offerings, visit www.veeco.com . To the extent that this news release discusses expectations or otherwise makes statements about the future, such statements are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These factors include the risks discussed in the Business Description and Management's Discussion and Analysis sections of Veeco's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and press releases. Veeco does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances after the date of such statements. Veeco Contacts: Investors: Anthony Pappone | (516) 500-8798 | apappone@veeco.com Media: Brenden Wright | (410) 984-2610 | bwright@veeco.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.GB's Marchant crashes into London velodrome crowd

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump's supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump's movement — wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump's Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer , a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said the tech executives who have aligned themselves with Trump were doing so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Musk owns. Loomer's comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks , whom Trump has tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar." Musk and Ramaswamy, whom Trump has tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government , weighed in, defending the tech industry's need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Trump's world and what his political movement stands for. Trump has not yet weighed in on the rift, and his presidential transition team did not respond to a message seeking comment. Musk, the world's richest man who has grown remarkably close to the president-elect , was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump's movement but his stance on the tech industry's hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Musk was once on an a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry's need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent," he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Trump's own positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He has focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he has also sought curbs on legal immigration , including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” executive order , which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. Trump's businesses, however, have hired foreign workers, including waiters and cooks at his Mar-a-Lago club , and his social media company behind his Truth Social app has used the the H-1B program for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign for president, as he made immigration his signature issue, Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country" and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. But in a sharp departure from his usual alarmist message around immigration generally, Trump told a podcast this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country," he told the “All-In" podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Trump's budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes.Appeals court agrees to end Trump’s classified documents case

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ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Sydney Shaw scored 20 points and made four 3-pointers, JJ Quinerly added 14 points and No. 12 West Virginia handed Boise State its first loss, 82-47 on Saturday in the Gulf Coast Showcase. West Virginia advances to the championship game on Sunday, while Boise State plays for third place. The Mountaineers have started 8-0 in back-to-back seasons after last year's 11-0 beginning.'Democracy and freedom': Jimmy Carter's human rights efforts in Latin AmericaCLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber is returning to the Cleveland Guardians after making just two starts and undergoing Tommy John surgery last season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * CLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber is returning to the Cleveland Guardians after making just two starts and undergoing Tommy John surgery last season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? CLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber is returning to the Cleveland Guardians after making just two starts and undergoing Tommy John surgery last season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. Bieber had been expected to leave the AL Central champions, but the right-hander will be back after agreeing to a one-year, $14 million contract that includes a $16 million player option for 2026, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. The 2020 AL Cy Young winner made just starts in 2024 before having the surgery on his elbow that bothered him the previous campaign. The 29-year-old Bieber felt discomfort in his start on opening day against the Athletics and again when he faced the Mariners his next outing. The two-time All-Star has spent all seven of his big league seasons with the Guardians. Cleveland had contemplated trading him before his elbow issues in 2023 limited him to 21 starts. During the shortened COVID-19 season in 2020, Bieber went 8-1 with a 1.63 ERA over 12 starts and 77 1/3 innings with 122 strikeouts. He led the majors in wins, ERA and strikeouts and finished fourth in AL MVP voting. He was selected by Cleveland in the fourth round of the 2016 amateur draft out of UC Santa Barbara and made his major league debut two years later on his 23rd birthday. Bieber has a career record of 62-32 with a 3.22 ERA over 136 outings spanning 134 starts and 843 innings. He has twice reached 200 innings, throwing a career-high 214 1/3 in 2019. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb Advertisement

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"I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the drone spiraling out of control," said Sarah, a tourist visiting Miami for the weekend. "It was like something out of a movie. I'm just thankful that no one was hurt in the incident."BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo police want to use a new technology tool that uses artificial intelligence to scour social media and the dark net for crimes in progress — and even those being planned. Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia wants to use Dataminr which he said can give real-time information to police. The cost would be covered by a technology grant from the state so it wouldn't cost the city any extra money, according to Gramaglia. He also pointed out that the information it searches is all open source so police would not be accessing private accounts — only information posted publicly. Gramaglia said he got a firsthand look at how it works back in November 2022. He was giving a presentation to the New York City Police Department about the mass shooting at Tops earlier that year when police there informed him that there was another active shooter situation unfolding in Buffalo. It was the thwarted shooting at the Alba da Vida methadone clinic on the West Side of Buffalo. "NYPD was advising us in real time that a guy had walked into the methadone clinic on Virginia Street and began shooting," Gramaglia told me. "That information was being put out on social media instantly as it was happening." Gramaglia said he believes it's important for law enforcement to embrace new technology. "We have to leverage technology. We've got great cops, we have phenomenal detectives, they're out there doing great work. You have to be ahead of the curve. You have to have technology. We need help to get that information to us so that we can action that information better. You're absolutely foolish if you don't leverage technology to make your community safer," Gramaglia said. While the cost would be covered by the state, the Buffalo Common Council still has to approve the purchase. The matter is going to go before the Common Council next week. We'll let you know what happens.

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The UN's marathon climate summit neared the finish line early Sunday, with nations due to approve or reject a hotly-disputed deal for wealthy historic emitters to provide at least $300 billion to poorer countries that had demanded much more. After an exhausting two weeks of negotiations in Azerbaijan's Caspian Sea capital of Baku, COP29 president Mukhtar Babayev declared open the final summit plenary after midnight, two days after the conference was officially scheduled to end. A final text was released following several sleepless nights for negotiators, with tensions boiling over as small islands states and the world's poorest countries walked out of one meeting. "This package is an affront to us. We are the countries that have the most at stake," said Tina Stege, climate envoy of the Marshall Islands, an atoll nation threatened by rising seas. Top German negotiator Jennifer Morgan told AFP that countries would be presented a "take it or leave it" deal. Before the closing session, delegates huddled in small groups on the floor of the main conference room inside Baku's sports stadium to pore over copies of the latest draft deal line by line. "I know that none of us want to leave Baku without a good outcome," Babayev said. A number of countries have accused Azerbaijan, an authoritarian oil and gas exporter, of lacking the experience and will to meet the moment, as the planet again sets temperature records and faces rising deadly disasters. Small island nations and impoverished African states on Saturday angrily stormed out of a meeting with Azerbaijan, saying their concerns had been ignored. "I think it caught a lot of people by surprise," said Brazil's climate envoy, Ana Toni. "It all happened very quickly." The walkout triggered an emergency meeting between those nations and top negotiators from the European Union, United States and Britain with the COP29 presidency in which new proposals were made. Wealthy countries and small island nations have also been concerned by efforts led by Saudi Arabia to water down calls from last year's summit to phase out fossil fuels. The final text proposes that rich nations raise to at least $300 billion a year by 2035 their commitment to poorer countries to fight climate change. It is up from $100 billion now provided by wealthy nations under a commitment set to expire -- and from $250 billion proposed in a draft Friday. That offer was slammed as offensively low by developing countries, which have demanded at least $500 billion to build resilience against climate change and cut emissions. Sierra Leone's climate minister Jiwoh Abdulai, whose country is among the world's poorest, called the draft "effectively a suicide pact for the rest of the world". Developing power Brazil pleaded for at least some progress and said it would seek to build on it when it leads COP30 next year in the Amazon gateway of Belem. "After the difficult experience that we're having here in Baku, we need to reach some outcome that is minimally acceptable in line with the emergency we're facing," Brazil's environment minister Marina Silva told delegates. - Tired and 'disheartened' - As staff at the cavernous and windowless stadium began packing up, diplomats rushed between meetings, some armed with food and water in anticipation of another late night. Panama's outspoken negotiator, Juan Carlos Monterrey Gomez, warned not to repeat the failure of COP15 in Copenhagen in 2009. "I'm sad, I'm tired, I'm disheartened, I'm hungry, I'm sleep-deprived, but there is a tiny ray of optimism within me because this cannot become a new Copenhagen," he told reporters. Climate activists shouted "shame" as US climate envoy John Podesta walked the halls. "Hopefully this is the storm before the calm," he said. Wealthy nations say it is politically unrealistic to expect more in direct government funding. Donald Trump, a sceptic of both climate change and foreign assistance, returns to the White House in January and a number of other Western countries have seen right-wing backlashes against the green agenda. The draft deal posits a larger overall target of $1.3 trillion per year to cope with rising temperatures and disasters, but most would come from private sources. South African Environment Minister Dion George, however, said: "I think being ambitious at this point is not going to be very useful." The United States and EU have wanted newly wealthy emerging economies like China -- the world's largest emitter -- to chip in. The final draft encouraged developing countries to make contributions on a voluntary basis, reflecting no change for China which already pays climate finance on its own terms. The EU and other countries have also tussled with Saudi Arabia over including strong language on moving away from fossil fuels, which negotiators say the oil-producing country has resisted. 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Eddie Howe wants even more from in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. The 25-year-old Sweden international took his goal tally for the season to 12 in the 3-0 Boxing Day win over Aston Villa at St James’ Park, 10 of them in his last 10 Premier League games, after a challenging start to the new campaign. Isak managed 25 goals in a black and white shirt last season to further justify the club record £63million the club paid to bring him to Tyneside from Real Sociedad during the summer of 2022, but as delighted as he is with his big-money signing, head coach Howe is confident there is even more to come. Murph 🔗 Alex Isak Different game. Same link up. 💪 pic.twitter.com/OMhZf7dtKZ — Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 27, 2024 Asked where the former AIK Solna frontman currently ranks in world football, he said: “My biggest thing with Alex is I am evaluating his game on a daily and weekly basis and I just want to try to push him for more. “Everyone else can say where he is in the pecking order of world football. His game is in a good place at the moment. “My job is to not sit back and appreciate that, my job is to try and find areas he can improve, push him towards that and never stop pushing him. He has all the ingredients in there. Football never stops evolving and changing and he has to evolve with it. “There is a lot more to come from him. Our job is to help him deliver that. “Of course the main responsibility is for Alex to keep his focus, ignore the plaudits and keep helping the team, not be selfish. It is about Newcastle and he plays his part.” It is no coincidence that Newcastle have prospered as Isak has rediscovered his best form, and they will head for Manchester United – where they have won only once in the top flight since 1972 – on Monday evening looking for a fifth successive win in all competitions. He has scored in each of the last five league games having grown into the mantle of the Magpies’ main man, a role performed with such distinction in the past by the likes of Jackie Milburn, Malcolm Macdonald and Alan Shearer, and he has done so with the minimum of fuss. Asked about his character, Howe said: “He is calm, cool – he is what you see on the pitch. “He doesn’t get overly emotional, which for a striker is a great quality because that coolness you see and calmness in front of goal is part of his personality, part of what he is. He seems to have an extra half a second when other players don’t. “With Alex, the beauty of his attitude is that he wants to improve. We give him information and he is responsive. He is not a closed shop. “He is in no way thinking he has arrived at a certain place. He knows he has to keep adding to his game. The challenge is great for him to keep scoring freely as he is now.”

A single underwater cable supplies Beaver Island with its power. Storms, which are becoming increasingly frequent and severe with climate change, have knocked out the lights for days. A maritime accident once cut electricity for months in the 600-person island 30 miles off the coast of western Michigan. What if water surrounding Beaver Island could be the key to delivering the small island with more reliable — and clean — power? Backed by a $3.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, researchers at the University of Michigan are working with island residents to explore converting wave energy into electricity. If they’re successful, naturally occurring waves would make the remote community more resilient to climate change and mitigate climate change-fueling carbon emissions. Remote islands with compromised grid reliability are early candidates for nascent wave energy converters. Once the technology is established and costs drop, the renewable power source is expected to complement solar and wind power in urban coastal communities as well, said Vishnu Vijayasankar, a doctoral candidate leading the university’s efforts. Vicky Fingeroot, a Detroit native, began traveling to Beaver Island in 2006. “I never thought about energy or how we got it when I bought my first piece of property here back then,” she said. It wasn’t until she moved to Beaver Island full time in 2021 and experienced her first power outage that grid reliability crossed her mind. A strong storm took down multiple overhead power lines that carry electricity ashore from the underwater line. More weather was on the way, so plane and ferry services were paused. There was no way on or off the island. The local line worker who knew how to turn on the backup generator was attending an out-of-town funeral. “It was the perfect storm, no pun intended,” said Fingeroot, who was on the board of trustees for one of the island’s two townships. Left without power for several days, her community’s vulnerability was suddenly thrust in front of her. “What about the elderly who need oxygen? What were they going to do? And are there warming centers?” she recalled worrying. When the emergency diesel generator was finally turned on, it powered only the two main business roads on the north end of the island. Many residents on the island’s southern end had to rely on personal propane generators until the lines were repaired. Both diesel and propane generators are polluting technologies. The generator had been installed after an outage in winter 1999 that lasted over three months. The lake froze over, inhibiting service technicians from reaching the underwater power cable, which had been nicked by a tugboat anchor. The island had expressed interest in exploring renewable energy sources then, but the technologies were new and still expensive, said Beth Croswhite, who has lived on the island for over four decades and served in local government. The 2021 outage, an influx of clean-energy funding under the Biden administration and dramatic decreases in the cost of renewables revived conversations about renewable energy. Beaver Island was one of 12 communities selected to reenvision its energy grid with support from the Department of Energy. Much of the focus in the program so far has been on solar power. The community also was approached by researchers at the University of Michigan seeking to explore wave energy as an additional carbon-free power source. In the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, remote communities are exploring tidal energy as well. Tides — changes in water level caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon — are too small in the Great Lakes. But waves, which are caused by strong winds and changes in atmospheric pressure, are abundant in the fall and early winter. Originally from India, Vijayasankar couldn’t believe how much wave activity Lake Michigan had when he first visited in October. “I went (to the shore) during October and there was a crazy amount of waves. I was like, ‘Oh my God.’ I was worried that our device might not be able to withstand Lake Michigan,” he said. At the most basic level, a wave energy converter uses the rise and fall of the water to move a motor. That kinetic energy gets run through a generator that converts it to the electric energy needed to power homes and businesses. Wave energy converters are less common than wind turbines and solar panels, largely because of design challenges. One design makes floating buoys that bob up and down with the crest and trough of the waves. Another depends on the crest of the waves to compress air in a chamber, forcing it up through a turbine that spins. Every model comes with pros and cons regarding myriad issues, including but not limited to storm resiliency, energy generation and marine life safety. In the design phase of the Beaver Island project, anticipated to last two years, the university researchers are hosting dinners and creating a survey to ensure their blueprint is accepted by residents. A preliminary survey showed that residents were most concerned about marine life safety, signaling to Vijayasankar that he should nix designs with exposed turbines. Researchers also will have to address resident concerns about the seasonality of waves. They’re typically stronger during the colder months until the lake freezes over. Wave energy likely will be a complement to the solar power Beaver Island is also exploring, Vijayasankar said. There may be lots of waves on stormy days when the sun isn’t shining, for example. Large-scale batteries — which scientists are racing to perfect — could help store excess wave energy produced by passing storm systems for later use. “The end goal is to make us sustainable, and I don’t see us doing it with one thing. I see us doing it with many things,” Fingeroot said. “This wave energy project, there’s certainly an openness to it.”New Era in Gaming! Growth Stocks to Watch in Tech-Fueled Future

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In a lengthy speech at the Brookings Institution, a Washington, D.C. think tank, on Tuesday, President Joe Biden forcefully defended his economic legacy and harshly criticized his successor. “Most economists agree the new administration is going to inherit a fairly strong economy, at least at the moment, an economy going through fundamental transformation,” Biden said. “It is my profound hope that the new administration will preserve and build on this progress. Like most great economic developments, this one is neither red nor blue, and America's progress is everyone's progress.” RELATED STORY | What impacts will a Trump presidency have on the economy? The president pointed specifically to record job growth during his tenure and an historically-low unemployment rate, as well as solid GDP performance, major investments in infrastructure and a soaring stock market. Most economists agree Biden’s term in office has coincided with a strong jobs market, and note the economic forecast remains bright – especially when contrasted to that of other peer nations, many of which have struggled to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. And yet, Americans by and large disapprove of Biden’s economic tenure, particularly the high costs of goods and services. Though inflation has fallen some, it remains higher than when the president took office and has become a frequent point of attack for Republicans critical of the Biden administration. RELATED STORY | Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy President-elect Donald Trump’s victory last month served in some was as a repudiation of the president’s so-called “Bidenomics” policies, with most voters telling pollsters they were dissatisfied with the state of the U.S. economy and Biden’s handling of the issue. Since Trump’s election, attitudes towards the economy have improved slightly, particularly among Republicans; according to research from Gallup, just eight percent of Republicans in October viewed economic conditions as getting better, compared to 30% last month. Biden himself seemed to acknowledge some missteps in selling his economic vision to Americans. “I also learned something from Donald Trump,” Biden said. “He signed checks for people for $7,400 bucks,” the president noted of the pandemic-era relief measures. Even though Biden approved similar relief efforts during his term, his name never appeared on American’s checks. “I didn't – stupid,” Biden conceded. RELATED STORY | Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures Seeking to bolster Biden’s economic legacy, the White House on Tuesday launched a new website hailing the “Biden Economy,” featuring statistics about economic performance during his term and complimentary videos from his supporters. Biden’s speach, meanwhile, also served as a warning of sorts to his successor, with the president arguing against tax cuts for the wealthy and the notion that such benefits would “trickle down” to middle class Americans. “You can make as much money as you can, good for you, but everybody's got to be they pay their fair share,” Biden said. Trump has pledged to extend the tax cuts he signed into law in 2017, telling NBC News he intends to submit a tax package to Congress within his first 100 days in office. “They’re coming due and they’re very substantial for people,” Trump said of his 2017 cuts. “That’s what led us to one of the greatest economies ever.” RELATED STORY | Amid corporate layoffs, 36% of workforce turns to gig economy for alternative employment A report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office in December found that failing to extend those tax incentives would have a negligible impact on the economy, though Republicans are expected to pursue them and other business tax breaks after they retake both chambers of Congress next year. Trump has also promised to impose significant tariffs on the import of foreign goods from Mexico, Canada and China – despite economists’ and retailers’ warnings that will drive up consumer prices. Trump in the NBC interview said he couldn’t guarantee the move wouldn’t increase consumer costs, something Biden harshly refuted. “I believe we've proven that approach is a mistake over the past four years,” Biden said. “But we all know in time, we all know in time what will happen.”

Although 2026, when the election for the next governor of Osun State is some 18 months away, the battle for Bole Ige House, as the Seat of Government is called in Osun, has started, Sunday Telegraph can report. The midterm celebration of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State last week, has stirred up various forces, who are interested in who becomes the next governor of the State in 2026, when the tenure of the current tenant in Bole Ige Hosue, as the Government House of the State of the Living Spring is called would come to an end. Sources familiar with happenings in the state said that there are three major contenders and forces. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with Adeleke as the arrow head; the Minister of the Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola with the support of the Presidency and his party – All Progressives Congress (APC), with the party chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who is telling anyone who cares to listen that Osun State is the next to be taken over by the APC. It would be recalled that shortly after the ruling APC won the off-cycle election in Edo State in September, Ganduje said that the APC would capture the entire South West and the next would be Ondo and Osun states. The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), announced the APC as winner of Ondo State and the next would be Osun and Oyo. Another force is the Osun Progressives led by the immediate past Minister of the Interior and an ally of the President Bola Tinubu, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. All the three are already marshalling their forces and resources for the looming battle for Abere. Watchers of political happenings in the state said it is going to be an interesting battle with Aregbesola expected to play a critical role, depending on where he throws his hat. There are various calculations. Indeed, political pundits are waiting to see a gravitation of Aregbesola towards the incumbent governor again. Of course, some of his core loyalists are serving in his cabinet. One of his die- hard loyalists is the current Commissioner of Information and Public Enlightenment, in Osun State, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi. However, Sunday Telegraph learnt that some people were already reaching out to Aregbesola, telling him that if he wants to end the feud with his friend of many years, who is the current President of Nigeria, he should throw his hat where President Tinubu is looking at. That place is the current Minister of the Blue Economy, Oyetola. Further, the Source said that Aregbesola himself is in a dilemma of some sort. Some of his core loyalists are telling him that if Oyetola returns, the Osun Progressives would be completely emasculated and they are telling Aregbesola that he should stay where he is and continue to play the good bride, so that anybody that is in better positioned to give the Osun progressives a better deal is where they would go. Furthermore, the Source said that there is an interesting development. Some political juggernauts of the governor are telling him to consider defecting. The Chief Press Secretary (CPS), to the governor, Mallam Adewale Rasheed, debunked this last week in Sunday Telegraphs’ report. However, sources close to the governor said that this is on the card. That if at the end of the day, he goes to the APC, the party might give him the ticket of the governorship.While the rest of the Notre Dame community figures out whether it's worth paying four figures for a ticket to the College Football Playoff first-round home game against Indiana, the men's basketball team continues to figure out how to survive without Markus Burton. Notre Dame (5-5) hosts its next-to-last nonconference game Wednesday night against Dartmouth (4-4), which plays its sixth contest of a seven-game road trip. The Fighting Irish took a promising step -- and snapped a five-game losing streak -- on Saturday by edging Syracuse 69-64 in their ACC opener. "We needed to be in a close game and we needed to win a close game so our guys can build some belief back," head coach Micah Shrewsberry said. "We can't take any steps back on Wednesday." Without Burton -- the stat sheet-stuffing sophomore point guard who injured the medial collateral ligament in his knee Nov. 26 against Rutgers -- the Irish are struggling to find someone to run the offense, as evidenced by their seven assists versus 15 turnovers against Syracuse. At the same time, players are filling the scoring void. Braeden Shrewsberry poured in a career-high-tying 25 points versus the Orange while hitting 6 of 11 3-point attempts. Tae Davis averaged 12.4 points and 7.2 shots per game when Burton was healthy, but he has upped his mean production to 16.6 points and 12.2 shots in the past five games. Micah Shrewsberry, though, prefers to measure progress on a possession-by-possession basis. "Just the toughness," he said. "There have been times when we haven't gotten the key stop. We haven't gotten the bucket when we quite need it. It gets deflating sometimes." Dartmouth knows that feeling. On Sunday, the Big Green took a one-point lead with 4:03 left in overtime at UIC -- and then failed to score on their final six possessions to suffer a 69-68 loss. The Big Green, who haven't posted a winning season since 1998-99, believe whole-heartedly in launching 3-pointers as they take 48 percent of their shots from behind the arc. Senior Cade Haskins (13.6 ppg) has hit a team-high 28 of 68 3-pointers this season, though fellow senior Ryan Cornish stacks up as the team's top scorer (14.3 ppg), passer (3.0 assists per game) and defender (2.3 steals per game). In its only previous game against a power-conference opponent, Dartmouth upset Boston College 88-83 on Nov. 29. --Field Level Media

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US offers six companies contracts to make uranium fuel for nuclear plantsTransform Smiles And Confidence In 2025 With Tryon Family DentistrySAND SPRINGS, Okla. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Webco Industries, Inc. (OTC: WEBC) today reported results for our first quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended October 31, 2024 . For our first quarter of fiscal year 2025, we had a net loss of $0.1 million , or a loss of $0.13 per diluted share, while in our first quarter of fiscal year 2024, we had net income of $5.1 million , or $6.25 per diluted share. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 were $141.4 million , a 10.4 percent decrease from the $157.8 million of sales in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Dana S. Weber , Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair, stated, "The domestic manufacturing economy has been worsening over the past year. Further, we have certain markets that are being adversely impacted by foreign imports. We continue to focus on positioning Webco for various economic environments and opportunities by maintaining a strong balance sheet and good liquidity and making compelling investments in our business. Our total cash, short-term investments and available credit on our revolver were $89.0 million at October 31, 2024 , which we believe to be a competitive advantage." In the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, we had income from operations of $1.1 million after depreciation of $4.7 million . The first fiscal quarter of the prior year generated income from operations of $8.0 million after depreciation of $3.7 million . Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $13.6 million , or 9.7 percent of net sales, compared to $21.6 million , or 13.7 percent of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $12.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and $13.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. SG&A expenses in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 reflect a decrease in costs related to lower profitability, such as company-wide incentive compensation and variable pay programs, offset by inflation we have experienced in wages and other expenses. Interest expense was $1.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 and $1.3 million in the same quarter of fiscal year 2024. Average construction-based investments decreased in fiscal year 2025 and, as a result, capitalized interest decreased $0.2 million when compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Capitalized interest decreases net interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations. Notwithstanding capitalized interest, the impact of increased interest rates was more than offset by lower average debt balances. Capital expenditures incurred amounted to $5.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, down from $10.1 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Included in our capital spending for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was construction of our F. William Weber Leadership Campus, which houses our Tech Center and corporate headquarters. The Tech Center, which is the tip of the spear that leads Webco's trusted and technical brand throughout our industry, was completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024. As of October 31, 2024 , we had $18.6 million in cash and short-term investments, in addition to $70.4 million of available borrowing under our $220 million senior revolving credit facility. Availability on the revolver, which had $44.0 million drawn at October 31, 2024 , was subject to advance rates on eligible accounts receivable and inventories. Our term loan and revolver mature in September 2027. Accounting rules require asset-based debt agreements like our revolver to be classified as a current liability, despite its fiscal year 2028 maturity. Webco's stock repurchase program authorizes the purchase of our outstanding common stock in private or open market transactions. In September 2023 , the Company's Board of Directors refreshed the repurchase program with a new limit of up to $40 million and extended the program's expiration until July 31 , 2026. We purchased 2,850 shares of our stock during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. Including the current fiscal year, Webco has purchased approximately 158,000 shares over the course of the last five fiscal years. The repurchase plan may be extended, suspended or discontinued at any time, without notice, at the Board's discretion. Webco's mission is to continuously build on our strengths as we create a vibrant company for the ages. We leverage our core values of trust and teamwork, continuously building strength, agility and innovation. We focus on practices that support our brand such that we are 100% engaged every day to build a forever kind of company for our Trusted Teammates, customers, business partners, investors and community. We provide high-quality carbon steel, stainless steel and other metal specialty tubing products designed to industry and customer specifications. We have five tube production facilities in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania and eight value-added facilities in Oklahoma , Illinois , Michigan , Pennsylvania and Texas , serving customers globally. Our F. William Weber Leadership Campus is in Sand Springs, Oklahoma and houses our corporate offices and our Webco TechCenterTM, providing a state-of-the-art laboratory and R & D facility to lead and develop technical solutions. Risk Factors and Forward-looking statements: Certain statements in this release, including, but not limited to, those preceded by or predicated upon the words "anticipates," "appears," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forever," "hopes," "intends," "plans," "projects," "pursue," "should," "will," "wishes," or similar words may constitute "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied herein. Such risks, uncertainties and factors include the factors discussed above and, among others: general economic and business conditions, including any global economic downturn; government policy or low hydrocarbon prices that stifle domestic investment in energy; competition from foreign imports, including any impacts associated with dumping or the strength of the U.S. dollar; political or social environments that are unfriendly to industrial or energy-related businesses; changes in manufacturing technology; the banking environment, including availability of adequate financing; worldwide and domestic monetary policy; changes in tax rates and regulation; regulatory and permitting requirements, including, but not limited to, environmental, workforce, healthcare, safety and national security; availability and cost of adequate qualified and competent personnel; changes in import / export tariff or restrictions; volatility in raw material cost and availability for the Company, its customers and vendors; the cost and availability, including time for delivery, of parts and services necessary to maintain equipment essential to the Company's manufacturing activities; the cost and availability of manufacturing supplies, including process gases; volatility in oil, natural gas and power cost and availability; world-wide or national transition from hydrocarbon sources of energy that adversely impact demand for our products; problems associated with product development efforts; significant shifts in product demand away from internal combustion engine automobiles; appraised values of inventories that can impact available borrowing under the Company's credit facility; declaration of material adverse change by a lender; industry capacity; domestic competition; loss of, or reductions in, purchases by significant customers and customer work stoppages; work stoppages by critical suppliers; labor unrest; conditions, including acts of God, that require more costly transportation of raw materials; accidents, equipment failures and insured or uninsured casualties; third-party product liability claims; flood, tornado, winter storms and other natural disasters; customer or supplier bankruptcy; customer or supplier declarations of force majeure; customer or supplier breach of contract; insurance cost and availability; lack of insurance coverage for floods; the cost associated with providing healthcare benefits to employees; customer claims; supplier quality or delivery problems; technical and data processing capabilities; cyberattack on our information technology infrastructure; world, domestic or regional health crises; vaccine mandates or related governmental policy that would cause significant portions of our workforce, or that of our customers or vendors, to leave their current employment; global or regional wars and conflicts; our inability or unwillingness to comply with rules required to maintain the quotation of our shares on any market place; and our inability to repurchase the Company's stock. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any such forward-looking statements. No assurance is provided that current results are indicative of those that will be realized in the future. - TABLES FOLLOW - SOURCE Webco Industries, Inc.

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Comforting robotic companions donated to pediatric cancer patients courtesy of Aflac ROSEVILLE Calif. , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children in Northern California now have a cuddly companion to bring them comfort through their cancer treatment journey. Aflac Incorporated , a leading provider of health supplemental insurance in the U.S. donated the robotic ducks to Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance in Roseville Thursday. The event marks nearly 200 ducks given to Keaton's in the last two years and more than 33,000 ducks distributed free of charge since the program began in 2018. "Approximately 26 children are diagnosed with cancer each day in the United States , including the brave 'Child Cancer Warriors' supported by Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance," said Ines Rodriguez Gutzmer , Aflac senior vice president and chief Communications officer. "These incredible children, and their families, embody determination and resilience – and most of all, as we saw today, their joyful spirit continues to shine. We're thankful to the team at Keaton's for allowing us to be a part of the great work they do each and every day. Together, we're making a difference in the lives of the children, their families and their communities." My Special Aflac Duck is a social robot powered by innovative technology that helps kids prepare for medical procedures, communicate their feelings, practice distraction techniques and more. The robotic companion was designed in consult with more than 100 children, families and medical professionals in conjunction with Empath Labs. A three-year study revealed that patients reported a reduction in distress, nausea, pain and procedural anxiety compared to those in the study who had not yet received a duck. In addition, parents and caregivers reported a reduction in stress and anxiety, showing how My Special Aflac Duck helps children's support system. The duck delivery Thursday coincided with Keaton's annual Operation Gobble, where more than 20 families received Thanksgiving meal kits. "We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with Aflac to ensure that young cancer warriors and their families receive the personalized support they need throughout their journey" said Jessica Alonso , Executive Director of Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance. "This generous contribution of My Special Aflac Ducks will have a meaningful impact on the children we serve. These comforting, interactive companions provide emotional support and help children navigate the complexities of treatment, bringing much-needed smiles and strength to families during some of their most challenging moments. Together, we are empowering those we serve to face cancer with courage and hope." Since its debut in 2018 , My Special Aflac Duck has received numerous awards; it was named one of Time Magazine's 50 Best Inventions and collected the Best in Show at CES and South by Southwest, among others. The My Special Aflac Duck program is a hallmark of Aflac's more than $184 million given toward pediatric cancer and blood disorder treatment, as part of the company's commitment to support the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta . Health care providers, support organizations and families can order My Special Aflac Duck free of charge for children 3 years or older who have been diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell disease at MySpecialAflacDuck.com . ABOUT AFLAC INCORPORATED Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL ), a Fortune 500 company, has helped provide financial protection and peace of mind for more than 68 years to millions of policyholders and customers through its subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan . In the U.S., Aflac is the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products. 1 In Japan , Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of cancer and medical insurance in terms of policies in force. The company takes pride in being there for its policyholders when they need us most, as well as being included in the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for 18 consecutive years (2024), Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 23 years (2024) and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year (2023). In addition, the company became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2021 and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (2023) for 10 years. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/espanol . Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability." 1 LIMRA 2023 U.S. Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report Media contact: Jon Sullivan , 706-763-4813 or [email protected] Analyst and investor contact: David A. Young , 706-596-3264, 800-235-2667 or [email protected] SOURCE AflacStudio City Enters into Senior Facilities Agreement

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Corey McKeithan's 27 points helped La Salle defeat Stetson 92-77 on Saturday. McKeithan also added five rebounds for the Explorers (5-2). Andres Marrero added 13 points while shooting 5 for 11, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc while they also had six rebounds. Jahlil White had 13 points and shot 4 of 9 from the field and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line. Mehki finished with 20 points and seven rebounds for the Hatters (1-6). Abramo Canka added 14 points for Stetson. Jamie Phillips Jr. had 12 points and seven rebounds. The Hatters extended their losing streak to six in a row. La Salle went on an 18-3 run to make it 69-48 with 11:22 left in the half. White scored 10 second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes narrow loss to Bills shows potential of his young team윤석열 대통령 탄핵... 한국 정치 위기의 새로운 국면 Published: 24 Dec. 2024, 07:03 Protestors are seen in front of the National Assembly building in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Dec. 14, ahead of the second impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk Yeol [YONHAP] 12월 14일 서울 여의도 국회 앞에 윤석열 대통령 2차 탄핵소추안 표결을 앞두고 시위대가 집결하고 있다. [연합뉴스] Yoons impeachment marks new phase in Korea’s political crisis 윤석열 대통령 탄핵... 한국 정치 위기의 새로운 국면 Korea JoongAng Daily 1면 기사 Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 The National Assembly’s vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday marks the start of a new phase in the high-stakes political drama that has unfolded in Seoul following Yoon’s botched martial law declaration on Dec. 3. botched: 실패한, 망쳐버린 high-stakes: 중대한, 이판사판의 윤석열 대통령에 대한 국회의 탄핵소추안 통과는 실패한 12월 3일 계엄령 선포 이후 한국에서 일어나고 있는 중대한 정치 격변의 새로운 국면이다. The impeachment motion passed during a plenary session that started around 4 p.m. and was approved through a secret ballot. impeachment motion: 탄핵소추안 plenary session: 본회의 secret ballot: 비밀 투표 approve: 가결하다, 찬성하다 국회는 이날 오후 4시 본회의를 열고 비밀투표를 통해 탄핵소추안을 가결했다. All 300 of the National Assemblys lawmakers participated in the vote, with 204 supporting the motion, 85 opposing it, three abstaining and eight votes declared invalid. lawmaker: 의원 abstain: 기권하다 invalid: 무효 재적의원 300명 전원 참석한 가운데 찬성 204표, 반대 85표, 기권 3표, 무효 8표로 탄핵안은 가결됐다. While at least eight lawmakers from the president’s conservative People Power Party (PPP), which formally opposed the impeachment, needed to defect and vote in favor for the motion to pass, 12 appear to have broken ranks and joined the 192 lawmakers from the liberal bloc led by the Democratic Party (DP). The defections were enough to push the impeachment motion past the required 200-vote threshold. defect: 이탈하다 부결 당론을 유지한 국민의힘에서 최소 8명이 찬성해야 탄핵안이 가결되는 가운데, 민주당을 포함한 범야권 192명에 더해 국민의힘에서 12명이 이탈한 것으로 보인다. 이탈표로 재적의원 200명 찬성으로 정족수를 채우는데 충분했다. Saturday’s motion marks the third impeachment of a sitting president by the National Assembly in Korean history, following the late President Roh Moo-hyun in 2004 and Park Geun-hye in 2016. sitting president: 현직 대통령 현직 대통령에 대한 탄핵안이 통과된 것은 2004년 고(故) 노무현 대통령, 2016년 박근혜 전 대통령에 이어 한국 역사상 세 번째다. The impeachment motion accused Yoon of violating the Constitution and regulations that govern martial law. It also charged him with committing treason and insurrection with his short-lived martial law declaration on Dec. 3. treason: 내란 insurrection: 반란 탄핵소추안은 윤 대통령의 탄핵 사유로 헌법과 법률을 어기고 비상계엄을 선포한 혐의를 제기했다. 또 짧은 시간 지속된 12·3 계엄령이 내란죄, 반란죄에 해당한다고 고발했다. With Yoon’s authority now suspended, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will step in as acting president in accordance with the Constitution. suspend: 정지되다 acting: ~의 권한대행 이날로 윤 대통령의 직무가 정지되면서 헌법에 따라 한덕수 국무총리가 대통령 권한대행을 맡게 된다. The impeachment motion is due to be reviewed by the Constitutional Court, where six out of nine justices need to give their approval for the president’s removal to be finalized. If his impeachment is upheld, Yoon will become the second Korean president to be removed from office during their term, following Park’s ouster in 2017. Roh, in contrast, returned to office after the court rejected the motion and completed his term. reject: 기각 앞으로 헌법재판소는 탄핵 청구를 심판하게 된다. 헌재는 재판관 9명으로 운영되며, 6명 이상이 찬성해야 탄핵을 확정할 수 있다. 탄핵이 결정되면 윤 대통령은 2017년 박근혜 전 대통령에 이어 임기 중 파면되는 두 번째 대통령이 된다. 반면 노무현 대통령은 헌재의 기각 결정으로 직무에 복귀해 임기를 마쳤다. WRITTEN BY LIM JEONG-WON AND TRANSLATED BY SARAH KIM [ [email protected] , [email protected] ] var admarutag = admarutag || {} admarutag.cmd = admarutag.cmd || [] admarutag.cmd.push(function () { admarutag.pageview('3bf9fc17-6e70-4776-9d65-ca3bb0c17cb7'); });

GSA Capital Partners LLP cut its stake in The ODP Co. ( NASDAQ:ODP – Free Report ) by 58.4% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 8,258 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 11,601 shares during the quarter. GSA Capital Partners LLP’s holdings in ODP were worth $246,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ODP. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System boosted its holdings in ODP by 53.7% during the first quarter. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System now owns 15,034 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $798,000 after purchasing an additional 5,250 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in ODP by 0.4% during the first quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 3,982,531 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $211,273,000 after buying an additional 16,584 shares during the last quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in ODP by 16.2% during the first quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC now owns 5,788 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $307,000 after buying an additional 809 shares during the last quarter. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd bought a new stake in ODP during the first quarter worth $413,000. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD lifted its stake in ODP by 3.2% in the first quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 29,279 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $1,554,000 after acquiring an additional 914 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 99.56% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth ODP has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. UBS Group dropped their target price on shares of ODP from $30.00 to $28.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, November 7th. StockNews.com upgraded ODP from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. ODP Trading Up 2.4 % ODP stock opened at $27.26 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $821.07 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -29.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.48. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $29.25 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $33.90. The ODP Co. has a one year low of $23.69 and a one year high of $58.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.92 and a quick ratio of 0.47. ODP ( NASDAQ:ODP – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 6th. The specialty retailer reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.60 by ($0.89). The company had revenue of $1.78 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.82 billion. ODP had a negative net margin of 0.52% and a positive return on equity of 12.15%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 11.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.88 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that The ODP Co. will post 3.26 EPS for the current year. ODP Company Profile ( Free Report ) The ODP Corporation provides business services and supplies, products, and digital workplace technology solutions for small, medium, and enterprise businesses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company operates through four divisions: ODP Business Solutions, Office Depot, Veyer, and Varis. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ODP? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for The ODP Co. ( NASDAQ:ODP – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for ODP Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for ODP and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Iran council votes to lift ban on WhatsAppUS stocks fell on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 snapping a winning streak amid a sell-off in tech. Dell shares dropped 12% after the company lowered guidance for the quarter. Investors took in the fresh inflation data, which bolstered bets for a December Fed rate cut. US stocks ended lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 snapping a seven-day winning streak amid a sell-off in tech. Major averages tumbled after hitting records in Tuesday's session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 100 points and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6%. Bond yields were lower, with the 10-year Treasury yield down five basis points to 4.248%. Tech led the declines on Wednesday. Dell shares dropped as much as 12% after the company cut revenue guidance for the fourth quarter. In a call with investors after reporting earnings on Tuesday, Dell called AI a "robust opportunity" for its business but warned that the path would "not be linear," sparking concern over spending in the artificial intelligence space. Mega-cap tech stocks declined during the day, with Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta all ending lower. Here's where US indexes stood shortly after the 9:30 a.m. opening bell on Wednesday: S&P 500 : 5,998.74, down 0.38% Dow Jones Industrial Average : 44,722.06, down 0.31% (-138.25 points) Nasdaq composite : 19,060.48, down 0.60% Markets also took in personal consumption expenditures price data for October, the Fed's preferred measure of inflation. Core PCE inflation grew 2.8% year-per-year, slightly hotter than last month, but in line with economists' expectations. Investors ramped up their bets for coming Fed rate cuts, despite earlier concern that central bankers could take a slower approach to easing monetary policy . Odds for a 25 basis point rate cut in December jumped to 70%, though most traders doubt the Fed will follow with another quarter-point cut in January, according to the CME FedWatch tool. "This is a nice Black Friday gift for the Fed," Scott Helfstein, the head of investment strategy at Global X, said in a note. "The inflation numbers came in as expected, accelerating slightly from recent readings, but still very close to the Fed target. This is not likely to alter the Fed rate path and another 25 bp cut in December is still likely." Other market commentators, though, say the path forward is still uncertain. "Today's data shouldn't change views of the likely path for disinflation, however bumpy. But a lot of observers, probably including some at the Fed, are looking for reasons to get more hawkish on the outlook given the potential for inflationary policy change like new tariffs," David Alcaly, the lead macroeconomic strategist at Lazard Asset Management, said in a note. Here's what else is going on today: This is the next catalyst that could push up Nvidia stock 27% higher by January, according to Citi. JPMorgan tuned bearish on its stock market outlook, predicting the S&P 500 will rise 8% to 6,500 next year. Why bitcoin stopped short of the $100,000 mark — and when it might get there In commodities, bonds, and crypto: West Texas Intermediate crude oil held steady around $68.77 a barrel. Brent crude , the international benchmark, ticked higher 0.1% to $72.36 a barrel. Gold was higher by 0.67% to $2,650.43 per ounce. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped five basis points to 4.25%. Bitcoin climbed 5.77% to $96,820.tiger go 777 。

The clock is ticking in Annapolis as state legislators work to address Maryland’s $2.7 billion budget shortfall before the Maryland General Assembly session begins. Spotlight on Maryland interviewed Senate President Bill Ferguson, D-Baltimore City, and newcomer Del. Chris Tomlinson, R-Carroll and Frederick counties, on Wednesday in Annapolis as a dark budget cloud loomed overhead. Del. Tomlinson said much of the upcoming Maryland General Assembly session will focus on finding ways to resolve the state’s growing deficit. “I don’t think there is anybody in Annapolis, or in the state of Maryland, that would tell you otherwise, Republican or Democrat, that there is not a crisis,” Del. Tomlinson said. “There is absolutely a budget crisis.” Sen. Ferguson told Spotlight on Maryland that he believes many of the state’s fiscal problems are due to service costs being higher than anticipated. He added that his chamber is ready to review all available options to address the budget issue. “We are going to have to have an all-of-the-above approach,” Sen. Ferguson said. “The first is that we are going to have to live within our means and then, if there are places where we cannot compromise on our values, we are going to have to find ways to fund.” Spotlight on Maryland pressed Sen. Ferguson on whether that meant Marylanders should prepare for the possibility of tax hikes. “If we get to a place where there is still a gap, and we have to look for revenues in places that will not make us less competitive, then they’re on the table,” Sen. Ferguson said. “We have to be realistic that everything is on the table at the moment, but it has to be with a lens to keep Maryland competitive in the region and nationally.” Sen. Ferguson echoed Gov. Wes Moore’s stance from the previous session, saying that “an extremely high bar” must be achieved for significant tax or fee increases to be approved in his chamber. A similar position was taken last session that created a short-lived budget showdown in March, with the House of Delegates approving $1.3 billion in increased taxes and fees. An agreement was eventually reached that stopped many of the House’s planned revenue increases from taking effect. Both Sen. Ferguson and Del. Tomlinson agreed that the funding aspects of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the state’s 10-year public education plan, must remain a priority to ensure the effort’s funding goals are ultimately met. They acknowledged this may require some adaptations. “The legislature will not retract from the commitment we are making in public education for Marylanders and Maryland families, but we will make adjustments,” Sen. Ferguson said. “We have to make sure we can meet the expectations we have laid out and meet the promise of what kids and families deserve in Maryland.” Del. Tomlinson said the Republican caucus intends to announce a bill before the session that will spread the Blueprint’s funding positions into multiple years beyond the current 10-year mandate. He said this could significantly alleviate the burden on taxpayers right away. Both state legislators said evaluating state operations will also be on the table this upcoming session. While Sen. Ferguson said he desires to protect state workers who provide services to residents, he also indicated a willingness to consider modernization. “Look, as a public servant and any state elected official, we should always be looking for opportunities to make government work better and be more efficient,” Sen. Ferguson said. “It’s a fundamental part of our job.” Del. Tomlinson said the state could save money and create an optimized workforce by decreasing codified regulations. “The state of Maryland, the first meeting was in 1634, so you’re talking about hundreds of years of bills being passed and one of the things that stands out to me is all of these reports that someone has to do in state government,” Del. Tomlinson said. “I am positive nobody every looks at the reason why these reports have to be created is because somebody 20, 30, 40, I don’t know, 100 years ago had a bug up their butt and needed this report to be created.” “Those people are so long gone, nobody cares about these things anymore.” Spotlight on Maryland contacted Gov. Moore’s office on Thursday to ask whether he is considering furloughs or hiring freezes that are commonplace to plug government budget holes. The governor’s office neither acknowledged nor answered emailed questions. The Maryland Constitution requires the state legislature to pass a balanced budget before the 90-day session concludes. Lawmakers must either increase taxes or cut spending to address the budget shortfall. Sen. Ferguson’s office told Spotlight on Maryland that several proposed solutions will be announced during a press conference on Tuesday in Annapolis.NatWest is giving its customers in Wales the chance to buy someone experiencing homelessness a Christmas dinner this year. The bank has introduced the initiative through its MyRewards programme. Customers can now donate their available rewards, if more than £5, to buy a Christmas meal for a person experiencing homelessness in partnership with Social Bite. NatWest has also promised to match all donations to any of its 16 MyRewards charities, including Social Bite, up to £50 until December 31, up to a total of £150,000. This initiative is part of Social Bite’s ‘Festival of Kindness’, an annual mission aiming to provide 300,000 meals, gifts, and essential items to people who are homeless and vulnerable during the festive season. Jessica Shipman, chair of the NatWest Cymru Regional Board, said: "Social Bite makes a positive difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. "The festive season often brings into focus the hardship so many face every day. We know that people want to help but don’t know how. "We’re excited to support Social Bite’s inspiring 'Festival of Kindness' initiative, giving our customers a way to gift a homeless person a warm meal. "We encourage everyone to join in and help make the festive season a little brighter for the most vulnerable in our society." Since the launch of Festival of Kindness in 2020, Social Bite has distributed 1.1 million meals, gifts, and essentials to people who are homeless during the festive period. Josh Littlejohn, founder of Social Bite, added: "Social Bite is proud to have had the support of NatWest for a number of years, and together, we've made great strides to help people break the cycle of homelessness. "A big thank you to all the wonderful NatWest customers who chose to donate their rewards to Social Bite."

Christian Cueva once again finds himself at the center of controversy after not attending a special moment in his youngest daughter’s life with Pamela Lopez : his first communion. This event, full of spiritual meaning, coincided with the footballer’s 33rd birthday. However, ‘Aladdin’ did not appear at the ceremony and, on the contrary, from the early hours of the morning he was seen celebrating with Pamela Franco in different nightclubs where they had presentations, and then traveled together to Trujillo . “The day has come, my love,” was one of the first publications of Pamela Lopez in your account instagram and then give way to the details of the communion of his youngest daughter. All this always accompanied by all his children, making Cueva’s absence even more noticeable. Pamela López celebrates her daughter’s first communion On the morning of Saturday, November 23, Pamela López shared emotional images and details of her youngest daughter’s first communion, an event full of meaning for the family. The ceremony stood out for a special gesture: López’s eldest daughter was chosen as the little one’s godmother, which added a unique touch to the moment. Daughter of Pamela López in her first communion. Photo: Capture Instagram Through his social networks, López expressed his happiness for this important event. However, the absence of her still husband, Christian Cueva did not go unnoticed, generating mixed opinions among followers. While some congratulated Pamela for her strength and dedication, others questioned the footballer’s decision not to accompany his daughter on this special day. Christian Cueva with Pamela Franco in Trujillo This important event of the youngest daughter of Pamela Lopez with Christian Cueva It coincided with the Peruvian soccer player’s 33rd birthday. On various social networks, especially on Instagram through the Instarándula portal, some videos were spread showing ‘Aladino’ alongside Pamela Franco from the early hours in a nightclub in Callao. Shortly after, prior to the official celebration of his birthday, they were seen together before leaving for Trujillo, where, hours later, a tremendous celebration took place, which was strictly private. However, in one of the leaked videos, you could hear a tender dedication that ‘Cuevita’ made to his current lover. “For the people of Chimbote (...) here with the love of my life. The first love of my life,” he was heard saying. Join our entertainment channelLosses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% from its record high a day earlier, and the Nasdaq composite lost 0.6%. Losses for Nvidia, Microsoft and Broadcom were the biggest weights on the market. Dell sank 12.2% after reporting revenue that fell shy of forecasts, and HP dropped 11.4% after giving a weaker-than-expected outlook. Treasury yields fell in the bond market. U.S. financial markets will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, and will reopen for a half day on Friday. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. Stocks wavered in afternoon trading on Wednesday, as losses for several Big Tech companies offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% in afternoon trading, even though more stocks were rising than falling in the index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 135 points, or 0.3%, as of 3:05 p.m. Eastern time. Both indexes set records on Tuesday. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.5%. Losses for tech heavyweights helped pull the broader market lower. Semiconductor giant Nvidia slipped 1.6%. Its huge value gives it outsized influence on market indexes. Microsoft fell 0.9% Several personal computer makers added to Big Tech's heavy weight on the market following their latest earnings reports. HP sank 11.8% after giving investors a weaker-than-expected earnings forecast for its current quarter. Dell slumped 11.9% after its latest quarterly revenue fell short of Wall Street forecasts. Gains for financial and health care companies helped counter Big Tech's downward pull. Visa rose 0.9% and Thermo Fisher Scientific added 2.3%. The U.S. economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September, according to the Commerce Department, leaving its original estimate of third-quarter growth unchanged. The growth was driven by strong consumer spending and a surge in exports. The update follows a report on Tuesday from the Conference Board that said improved in November, but not by as much as economists expected. Consumers have been driving economic growth, but the latest round of earnings reports from retailers shows a mixed and more cautious picture. Department store operator Nordstrom fell 8.5% after warning investors about a trend toward weakening sales that started in late October. Clothing retailer Urban Outfitters jumped 19.1% after beating analysts’ third-quarter financial forecasts. Weeks earlier, retail giant Target gave investors a discouraging forecast for the holiday season, while Walmart provided a more encouraging forecast. Consumers, though resilient, are still facing pressure from inflation. The latest update from the U.S. government shows that inflation accelerated last month. The personal consumption expenditures index, or PCE, rose to 2.3% in October from 2.1% in September. Overall, the rate of inflation has been falling broadly since it peaked more than two years ago. The PCE, which is the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, was just below 7.3% in June of 2022. Another measure of inflation, the consumer price index, peaked at 9.1% at the same time. The latest inflation data, though, is a sign that the rate of inflation seems to be stalling as it falls to within range of the Fed's target of 2%. The central bank started raising its benchmark interest rate from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023 and held it there in order to tame inflation. The Fed started cutting its benchmark interest rate in September, followed by a second cut in November. Wall Street expects a similar quarter-point cut at the central bank's upcoming meeting in December. “Today’s data shouldn’t change views of the likely path for disinflation, however bumpy," said David Alcaly, lead macroeconomic strategist at Lazard Asset Management. "But a lot of observers, probably including some at the Fed, are looking for reasons to get more hawkish on the outlook given the potential for inflationary policy change like new tariffs.” President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China when he takes office in January. That could shock the economy by raising prices on a wide range of goods and accelerating the rate of inflation. Such a shift could prompt the Fed to rethink future cuts to interest rates. Treasury yields slipped in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.25% from 4.30% late Tuesday. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which more closely follows expected actions by the Fed, fell to 4.22% from 4.25% late Tuesday. U.S. markets will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, and will reopen for a half day on Friday. Damian J. Troise And Alex Veiga, The Associated Press

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s online media association said two reporters were killed and several others were wounded in a gang attack on Tuesday on the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, and they forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year. Authorities had pledged to reopen the facility Tuesday but as journalists gathered to cover the event, suspected gang members opened fire in a vicious Christmas Eve attack. Robest Dimanche, a spokesman for the Online Media Collective, identified the dead journalists as Markenzy Nathoux and Jimmy Jean. Dimanche said an unspecified number of reporters had also been wounded in the attack, which he blamed on the Viv Ansanm coalition of gangs. Haiti’s interim president, Leslie Voltaire, said in an address to the nation that journalists and police were among the victims of the attack. He did not specify how many casualties there were, or give a breakdown for the dead or wounded. “I send my sympathies to the people who were victims, the national police and the journalists,” Voltaire said, pledging “this crime is not going to go unpunished.” A video posted online by the reporters trapped inside the hospital showed what appeared to be two lifeless bodies of men on stretchers, their clothes bloodied. One of the men had a lanyard with a press credential around his neck. Radio Télé Métronome initially reported that seven journalists and two police officers were wounded. Police and officials did not immediately respond to calls for information on the attack. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. They forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year during violence that also targeted the main international airport and Haiti’s two largest prisons. Authorities had pledged to reopen the facility Tuesday but as journalists gathered to cover the event, suspected gang members opened fire. Video posted online earlier showed reporters inside the building and at least three lying on the floor, apparently wounded. That video could also not be immediately verified. Johnson “Izo” André, considered Haiti’s most powerful gang leader and part of a gang known as Viv Ansanm, which that has taken control of much of Port-au-Prince , posted a video on social media claiming responsibility for the attack. The video said the gang coalition had not authorized the hospital’s reopening. Haiti has seen journalists targeted before. In 2023, two local journalists were killed in the space of a couple of weeks — radio reporter Dumesky Kersaint was fatally shot in mid-April that year, while journalist Ricot Jean was found dead later that month. In July, former Prime Minister Garry Conille visited the Hospital of the State University of Haiti, more widely known as the General Hospital, after authorities regained control of it from gangs. The hospital had been left ravaged and strewn with debris. Walls and nearby buildings were riddled with bullet holes, signaling fights between police and gangs. The hospital is across the street from the national palace, the scene of several battles in recent months. Gang attacks have pushed Haiti’s health system to the brink of collapse with looting, setting fires, and destroying medical institutions and pharmacies in the capital. The violence has created a surge in patients and a shortage of resources to treat them. Haiti’s health care system faces additional challenges during the rainy season, which is likely to increase the risk of water-borne diseases. Poor conditions in camps and makeshift settlements have heightened the risk of diseases like cholera, with over 84,000 suspected cases in the country, according to UNICEF. Follow AP’s coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america49ers’ Kyle Shanahan isn’t ready to talk about 2025 season yet

url www go777 ph login has backed to bounce back from his opening-Test horrors, indicating that Australia are unlikely to make any changes for Adelaide despite an overwhelming 295-run defeat against India in Perth. Labuschagne has come under intense scrutiny following the defeat given his recent form in Test cricket. He has averaged just 13.66 across his last 10 Test innings, which does include a nine-month gap where he played county cricket, Sheffield Shield cricket and ODI cricket. His scores across those innings read: 10, 1*, 3, 5, 1, 2, 90, 6, 2, and 3. His two innings in Perth were particularly harrowing. In the first he was dropped second ball when he nicked to second slip. Having had issues edging deliveries in his most recent Test outings, as well as the recent ODI series against Pakistan, he then completely shut up shop and faced 51 balls for just two runs before being pinned lbw by on his 52nd. In the second innings, it was Bumrah who trapped him, as he tried to shoulder arms to an inswinger that was smashing off stump late in the day. While India will play a two-day pink-ball game in Canberra against the Prime Minister's XI next weekend, Australia's players will fly home and train on their own for the remainder of this week. They will not play any club cricket in their home states, as is the norm, but they have decided to head to Adelaide a day earlier than originally planned. "Marn along with quite a few guys in the team didn't have the week we would have wanted," Cummins said after the loss inside four days. "It's no secret how hard the batters, particularly Marn works in the nets. He's always trying to find those small marginal gains. This week will be a lot of conversation with the coaches around his approach and what he could be doing differently. "We know he's a class player, him at his best is one of the scariest propositions for opposition bowlers to bowl at. We'll get to Adelaide a little bit earlier and maybe do an extra day or two prep leading into that second Test. He's done it before over there, he's got a very good pink-ball record, so I always think looking back at past successes when you were at your best is always a pretty good way to get yourself back on track. "This is a sample size of one. Four or five days ago we thought this was our best XI. So I dare say there won't be many changes going into Adelaide, but I'm not a selector. I'm sure they'll get together after the game. We've got a bit of work to do over the next 10 days." It could lead to a remarkable scenario in Adelaide, where the victors in Perth make more changes than the side that was thumped. India will welcome back skipper Rohit Sharma from paternity leave while Shubman Gill will also be pushing to be fit. Australia could back in the same XI despite the margin of the defeat.The Iowa women's basketball team made its first appearance in the Associated Press Top 25 on Monday. After finishing as the top team receiving votes outside of the poll in each of the first three weeks, the Hawkeyes (6-0, 0-0 Big Ten) moved up to No. 22, receiving 147 points, after wins over Kansas and Washington State last week. Last week, Iowa received 88 points. Following Iowa's win over Toledo two weeks ago, forward Hannah Stuelke said the team used their absence in the poll as motivation. Iowa's Hannah Stuelke, right, goes up through contact during a game against Toledo on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. “When the ranking came out, we talked about it,” Stuelke said. “Lucy (Olsen) texted me right away, and we were like, ‘Yeah, that is not going to cut it.’ It gave us a little fuel to our fire, and we worked a lot harder.” Guard Taylor McCabe added the Hawkeyes also did not put too much stock in the rankings. “We are going to let them sleep on us, too,” McCabe said. “The rankings only matter at the end of the year anyway.” Following a win over Washington State, Iowa takes on Rhode Island (4-3, 0-0 Atlantic-10) at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and BYU (5-1, 0-0 Big 12) at 8 p.m. on Friday in the Cancun Challenge in Cancun, Mexico. On Sunday, during her postgame interview, head coach Jan Jensen joked the Hawkeyes' undefeated record would make the flight to Mexico more enjoyable. "Regardless of what role I have it is very much more fun to fly to a tropical place when you get a win," Jensen said. The first-year head coach also noted the road ahead only gets more challenging for freshly minted No. 22 Iowa. "I really have not looked at Rhode Island or BYU," Jensen said. "I do know who is on our schedule though. After that, we get (RV) Tennessee, we got (No. 15) Iowa State and we got a huge in-state rivalry in Northern Iowa. So, better and better, consistent shooters, better athletes. " Get local news delivered to your inbox!MECHANICSBURG — Bishop Guilfoyle defeated Port Allegany, 41-22 in the PIAA Class 1A final at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field on Thursday. Tied 14-14 late in the third quarter, defense powered the Marauders the rest of the way while their offense cooked for 27 straight points to go the distance. • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports newsletter CONDENSED GAME ~ Bishop Guilfoyle beat Port Allegany, 41-22 in the PIAA 1A final. -Taurean Consiglio 15-160 rush, 4TD -Hamilton Gates 7-101 rush, TD -Braden Reilly INT + TD -Chase Kissell fumble recovery -Aiden Bliss 47-249 rush, 3TD Marauders with their fifth state title 🏆 pic.twitter.com/IZii4CFTxV More High School Sports Taurean Consiglio, defense power Bishop Guilfoyle to PIAA 1A title over Port Allegany Taurean Consiglio’s 4 TDs push Bishop Guilfoyle past Port Allegany for the 1A state title How to watch Lampeter-Strasburg vs. Bonner Prendergast in PIAA Class 4A Football Championship Meet the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders playing in Friday’s PIAA 5A Football Championship

NEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape - The global metalworking fluids market size is estimated to grow by USD 2.09 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period. Increasing industrialization in emerging economies is driving market growth, with a trend towards emergence of bio-based metalworking fluids. However, environmental impact of metalworking fluids poses a challenge.Key market players include Abitec, AMILE Industries Pvt. Ltd, Apar Industries Ltd., Arabian Petroleum Ltd., BASF SE, Benz oil Inc., Callington Haven Pty Ltd, Carborundum Universal Ltd., Chevron Corp., Exxon Mobil Corp., FUCHS SE, Gandhar Oil Refinery India Ltd., GP , Grauer and Weil India Ltd., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Lonza Group Ltd., Master Fluid Solutions, Saudi Arabian Oil Co., Sun Chem Pvt Ltd., and Victory Polychem Pvt. Ltd.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Metalworking Fluids Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2018 - 2022 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 3.2% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 2089.3 million Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 3.1 Regional analysis APAC, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America Performing market contribution APAC at 39% Key countries US, China, Germany, UK, and Japan Key companies profiled Abitec, AMILE Industries Pvt. Ltd, Apar Industries Ltd., Arabian Petroleum Ltd., BASF SE, Benz oil Inc., Callington Haven Pty Ltd, Carborundum Universal Ltd., Chevron Corp., Exxon Mobil Corp., FUCHS SE, Gandhar Oil Refinery India Ltd., GP Global, Grauer and Weil India Ltd., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Lonza Group Ltd., Master Fluid Solutions, Saudi Arabian Oil Co., Sun Chem Pvt Ltd., and Victory Polychem Pvt. Ltd. Market Driver The Metalworking Fluids market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing demand from various industries. Key sectors driving this trend include automotive, aviation, construction, and agriculture. In automotive industries, metalworking fluids are used extensively in machining, forming, and forging processes. Similarly, in aviation, these fluids are essential for manufacturing aircraft parts and assemblies. Agricultural sector's focus on high-yield equipment and infrastructure construction also contributes to the market's growth. Construction vehicles and heavy machinery manufacturing require metalworking fluids for efficient production. Additionally, the demand for metalworking fluids is high in the manufacturing of consumer goods and infrastructure projects. Environmental concerns and health issues are influencing the market's development, with a shift towards eco-friendly and biodegradable metalworking fluids. The chemical composition of MWFs (Metalworking Fluids) is being modified to ensure corrosion prevention and heat reduction. Exporters of automobiles and transportation equipment are also significant consumers of metalworking fluids. The market is further boosted by the demand for high-performance metalworking fluids in industries like marine, railroads, and waterways. The market's future looks promising, with advancements in MWF chemistry and the need for improved tool efficiency and workpiece quality driving innovation. However, challenges such as hazardous waste disposals and worker health concerns must be addressed to ensure sustainable growth. The metalworking fluids market is witnessing a significant trend towards the adoption of eco-friendly, bio-based fluids. These fluids, derived from renewable materials, are gaining popularity due to their lower environmental impact and enhanced worker safety. Companies like Exxon Mobil and BASF are leading this shift, producing bio-based metalworking fluids from sustainable sources such as vegetable oils, esters, and plant extracts. These fluids offer adequate lubrication and cooling while meeting stringent environmental standards. The increasing focus on sustainability is driving the demand for these bio-based fluids, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and emissions. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges The Metalworking Fluids market encompasses a wide range of industries, including automotive, aviation, construction, and heavy industry machinery. Key challenges include the demand for high-performance fluids in agriculture for equipment like tractors and high-yield harvesters. In aviation, aircraft and aircraft parts require fluids for cooling, lubrication, and corrosion prevention during manufacturing. In automotive industries, metalworking fluids are essential for assembly lines, machining, and forming automobile parts. Environmental issues and hazardous waste disposals are significant concerns, driving the need for eco-friendly MWFs. Health issues related to worker exposure to chemicals and metal chips are also a challenge. The chemical composition of MWFs plays a crucial role in heat reduction, tool efficiency, and workpiece quality. Markets for MWFs extend to infrastructure construction, marine, and transportation sectors. Industrial printers and heavy machinery manufacturing also require lubricants. The global market for MWFs is driven by consumerism, population growth, and trade relations. The integration of circuits and electronics in machinery calls for advanced MWFs to ensure connectivity and product visibility. Primary ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including iron structures, require metalworking fluids for drilling, bending, forging, and forming. The market for industrial lubricants, including motor oils and gear oils, is closely linked to the MWF market. Railroads, roads, waterways, and large construction vehicles also rely on metalworking fluids for their operations. In summary, the Metalworking Fluids market faces challenges in various industries, including agriculture, automotive, aviation, construction, and heavy industry. Environmental concerns, health issues, and productivity are key factors influencing the market. The demand for eco-friendly, high-performance MWFs continues to grow as industries evolve and expand. In the global metalworking fluids market, manufacturers encounter a significant challenge: creating high-performing, eco-friendly formulas that adhere to stringent environmental regulations. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces these regulations, controlling the use of hazardous substances in metalworking fluids. To meet both operational and regulatory demands, companies invest in research and development to produce advanced, low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) formulations. Balancing innovation, continuous testing, and investments is essential to create fluids that effectively reduce emissions and waste without compromising machining quality. This delicate equilibrium is difficult to achieve but necessary for businesses to remain competitive and compliant in the metalworking fluids industry. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This metalworking fluids market report extensively covers market segmentation by End-user 1.1 Construction 1.2 Automobile 1.3 Aerospace 1.4 Electrical and power 1.5 Others Product 2.1 Mineral 2.2 Synthetic 2.3 Bio-based Geography 3.1 APAC 3.2 North America 3.3 Europe 3.4 Middle East and Africa 3.5 South America 1.1 Construction- The global metalworking fluids market is primarily driven by the construction industry, which utilizes these fluids for various applications such as machining, cutting, and shaping metal components. In construction, cutting and grinding fluids are essential for metal fabrication in steel beam cutting, concrete surface grinding, and metal component shaping. Hydraulic fluids are crucial for heavy machinery like excavators and bulldozers, ensuring efficient operation and preventing metal component wear and tear. Notably, India's urbanization trend predicts that urban areas will house 40% of India's population and generate 75% of the country's GDP by 2030. This expansion of infrastructure projects, including bridges, buildings, and roadways, significantly increases the demand for metalworking fluids, making construction a significant end-user in the market's growth during the forecast period. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The Metalworking Fluids market encompasses a wide range of fluids used in the manufacturing sector for machining and metalworking processes. These fluids, derived primarily from crude oil, include base oils, motor oils, and lubricants. They are essential for heavy industry machinery in various industries such as manufacturing, construction, transportation, and more. In the industrial lubricant market, metalworking fluids play a crucial role in primary ferrous and non-ferrous manufacturing processes. The aviation and marine industries also heavily rely on these fluids for their machinery. Factors driving the demand for metalworking fluids include population growth, increasing consumerism, product visibility, and the need for efficient manufacturing processes. Connectivity and infrastructure development further boost demand, while trade relations and the availability of roads are critical considerations for the market's growth. Market Research Overview Metalworking fluids, also known as MWFs, are essential liquids used in various industries for metalworking processes such as machining, forming, and forging. These fluids play a crucial role in reducing heat, preventing corrosion, and improving tool efficiency. The market for metalworking fluids is vast and diverse, spanning across sectors like agriculture, construction, automotive, aviation, and heavy industry machinery. In the agricultural sector, metalworking fluids are used in the manufacturing of agricultural equipment, ensuring high-yield production and efficient machinery operation. In the automotive industries, these fluids are employed in the production of automobile parts, ensuring smooth manufacturing processes and high-quality end products. The aviation industry relies on metalworking fluids for the production of aircraft and aircraft parts, ensuring the production of lightweight, durable, and safe components. In the construction sector, metalworking fluids are used in the manufacturing of heavy machinery and equipment, enabling the construction of infrastructure projects and large construction vehicles. The demand for metalworking fluids is driven by consumerism, population growth, and the need for increased process productivity. However, environmental issues and health concerns have led to the development of eco-friendly and non-toxic metalworking fluids. The market for metalworking fluids is expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to the increasing demand for transportation equipment, infrastructure development, and the need for improved workpiece quality and surface finish. Metalworking fluids are used in various industries, including drilling, forging, grinding, forming, and metal fabrication. They are also used in the production of base oils, gear oils, and motor oils. The chemical composition of metalworking fluids varies, depending on the specific application and the type of metal being worked. Metalworking fluids are used in various industries, including the manufacturing of iron structures, non-ferrous metals, and primary ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They are also used in the production of marine and railroad equipment, as well as in the automotive, aviation, and heavy machinery manufacturing industries. The use of metalworking fluids is essential for the production of high-performance metalworking fluids, which are used in the manufacturing of complex components and integrated circuits. These fluids help to improve tool efficiency, reduce tool wear, and ensure high-quality workpiece surfaces. However, the production and disposal of metalworking fluids can pose environmental and health concerns. Proper disposal of hazardous waste is crucial to minimize the impact on the environment and worker health. In conclusion, the metalworking fluids market is a dynamic and diverse industry that plays a crucial role in various sectors, including agriculture, construction, automotive, aviation, and heavy industry machinery manufacturing. The demand for metalworking fluids is driven by consumerism, population growth, and the need for increased process productivity. However, environmental and health concerns have led to the development of eco-friendly and non-toxic metalworking fluids, ensuring sustainable and safe production processes. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation End-user Construction Automobile Aerospace Electrical And Power Others Product Mineral Synthetic Bio-based Geography APAC North America Europe Middle East And Africa South America 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/metalworking-fluids-market-to-grow-by-usd-2-09-billion-2024-2028-driven-by-rising-industrialization-in-emerging-economies-ai-impacting-market-trends---technavio-302314194.html SOURCE Technavio © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.In anticipation of increased tensions with the incoming Trump administration, Beijing has begun to soften its diplomatic approach by expanding its visa waiver program and making concessions in territorial disputes. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently announced that effective Nov. 30, citizens of nine additional countries will be able to visit China visa-free, increasing the total number of such countries to 38. The ministry also doubled the length of visitors’ stay to 30 days. According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, Beijing expanded the visa-free programs to promote inbound tourism and stimulate foreign business activities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs positioned the program as a platform for foreigners to “experience China’s charm and share the dividend of China’s development.” Japan, one of the nine countries, has been calling on China to resume the visa-waiver program that paused in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Beijing said it wouldn’t do so until Tokyo accepted its reciprocity proposal. Despite this, China now unexpectedly decided to unilaterally resume the program. Tsukasa Shibuya, president of the Tokyo-based Society for Asia Pacific Affairs, told The Epoch Times that China’s wooing of Japan suggests the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is adopting a conciliatory policy toward Tokyo—a move that aims to boost trade as a way of mitigating the anticipated impact of rising tensions with the West. Political commentator Tang Jingyuan has observed the same trend. He told The Epoch Times that removing the buoy was a “significant concession” and a “submission to Japan,” considering how unyielding CCP leader Xi Jinping had been on these territorial issues. Tang said that Beijing’s unilateral initiative to grant visa-free access to the Japanese was a “sudden reversal” and “another concession.” The pandemic has exacerbated the decades-old issues of the Chinese economy: a debt-laden property sector and local governments. Moreover, debt-fueled growth has slowed down significantly, and the country is widely expected to miss its 5 percent growth target. The CCP also seeks to ease tensions with India. Australia-based law scholar Yuan Hongbing told The Epoch Times that the CCP is shifting to softer diplomacy to brace for the impact of Trump’s hard-line stance. He said that Beijing aims to attract more countries into its fold and weaken the U.S. alliance. However, Yuan said these new diplomatic maneuvers are insignificant in solving the economic woes. According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, foreign direct investment fell by 29.8 percent year over year to 693 billion yuan (about $95 billion) for the first 10 months of this year. A recent survey showed that Japanese companies operating in China remain cautious. About 44 percent of these companies reported plans to scale back their investments, while more than 60 percent believe the Chinese economic outlook has worsened this year. The China observer warned, “Once Xi can secure his military power, he will follow in the footsteps of the founding communist leader Mao Zedong and resume the aggressions, including invading Taiwan and igniting conflicts in the Asian-Pacific.”

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Newly-appointed State Security Minister Lovemore Matuke has ordered a ban on journalists deemed "hostile" from covering Zanu-PF internal meetings, signaling a shift in the party's media access policy. Traditionally, both private and public media representatives were allowed to attend official Zanu-PF gatherings, such as Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meetings. However, Matuke’s directive seeks to limit attendance to vetted individuals, citing concerns over information leaks and social media backlash. Clampdown on Information Leaks In a video widely circulated on social media, Matuke addressed Zanu-PF members during a PCC meeting in Masvingo, held at Clovelly, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance. "We hold meetings, but by the time we leave, we would already be facing backlashes [on social media], and you then wonder whether the people who participated in those meetings were bonafide Zanu-PF members," said Matuke, who also serves as the security secretary in the Zanu-PF Politburo. The minister issued a stern warning to party members leaking sensitive information, stating that security agencies would track down and punish those responsible. "We must have our security guys who watch out for people who leak information and bring them to book. Those people should be dealt with thoroughly," he added. Tighter Scrutiny at Meetings Matuke called for stricter vetting procedures to ensure only eligible members attend internal gatherings. "Going forward, chairman, we need to designate our members responsible for information, including news personnel. Be very strict that nobody just comes and sits without being scrutinized. If it is a PCC, only those eligible should attend," he said. Implications for Press Freedom The directive has sparked concerns over press freedom, with critics warning that barring independent journalists from covering Zanu-PF activities could restrict transparency and accountability. This move follows a broader trend of tightening control over information flow within Zimbabwe, particularly concerning political processes and governance. Critics argue that targeting journalists and whistleblowers may suppress dissenting voices and limit public access to crucial information. Increased Security Measures Matuke’s statements reflect the ruling party’s growing unease over internal divisions and the dissemination of sensitive information through social media. By consolidating control over information and intensifying scrutiny of attendees, Zanu-PF aims to reinforce its organizational security and reduce public criticism. The minister’s remarks also highlight the dual role of Zanu-PF's leadership in both party and state apparatuses, raising questions about the intersection of party politics and national governance.Title: Lululemon Achieves Growth in Performance by Targeting County Towns - Fastest Growing Market in China

Tim Steller's column: Good to have a Democratic sheriff as new Trump era beginsThat didn't work... jobless aid scheme to buy lawnmowers, suits and even steam irons to help people find work writes off £3MILLION By BRENDAN CARLIN POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 09:55 AEDT, 8 December 2024 | Updated: 09:57 AEDT, 8 December 2024 e-mail View comments A scheme to buy lawnmowers, suits and even steam irons to help people find work lost millions on items never fully accounted for. The Mail on Sunday can reveal the taxpayer-funded project administered by job centres made £3million of awards to the unemployed in the past three years without keeping proper receipts. The Flexibility Support Fund (FSF) can be used to pay for travel costs for people to attend interviews, fund child care and buy equipment needed for a new job. One grant in the summer involved buying a top-of-the-range self-propelled lawnmower for someone to start a gardening business. But in the previous three financial years, more than £3million of FSF awards were written off by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as 'cash losses' after claimants did not give receipts or provided 'incomplete or incorrect receipts'. The DWP has now introduced new 'security measures to better track spending', including insisting that most payments are made by job centre staff rather than giving the money to claimants and hoping they provide proof of purchase. Last night, Labour MP Graham Stringer said: 'You wouldn't run a whelk stall like this. 'Helping people to get a job is a good idea but it must be properly accounted for. If the DWP is finally introducing proper controls, it's not before time.' The FSF losses came to light only after DWP officials this year removed the need for receipts by insisting that job centre work coaches bought the items first with an official departmental 'approval to buy' credit card One grant in the summer involved buying a top-of-the-range self-propelled lawnmower for someone to start a gardening business (Stock Image) One payment of £1,099 was made to luxury steam iron/ironing board company Laurastar SA (Stock Image) Other FSF awards over the summer included a £1,249 payment at John Lewis (Stock Image) Ironically, the FSF losses came to light only after DWP officials this year removed the need for receipts by insisting that job centre work coaches bought the items first with an official departmental 'approval to buy' credit card. But as the MoS revealed last month, that led to the disclosure that this summer the card was used on an apparent spending spree at stores including John Lewis, Argos, Halfords and Moss Bros. DWP officials have declined to disclose specific purchases, but said they could include 'smart clothing for interviews' and essential tools and equipment for 'specialist roles'. But sources said a £1,259 transaction in August at garden machinery dealer Cheltenham Mowers was for a 'Lawnflite Pro' self-propelled petrol mower for a claimant setting up a gardening business. Other FSF awards over the summer included: Two transactions at farm and gardening supplier Sam Turner & Sons, worth £1,447 in total A £1,249 payment at John Lewis £555 at clothing chain Moss Bros £1,099 at luxury steam iron/ironing board company Laurastar SA. The DWP said the fund 'removes barriers' to work, adding that it has now 'strengthened and enhanced transparency' in spending. Labour Share or comment on this article: That didn't work... jobless aid scheme to buy lawnmowers, suits and even steam irons to help people find work writes off £3MILLION e-mail Add comment

Fourteen words should guide how citizens and politicians approach the next four years: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” E.J. Dionne The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States is clear and unambiguous. It says nothing about “consecutive terms” and contains no hedges subject to reinterpretation. Someone who wins the presidency twice can’t ever serve again. Period. This means that when he is inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump immediately becomes a lame duck president. This has important implications for everyone in government. That’s especially true for Republicans. After nearly a decade — during which so many in the GOP cowered in fear over the costs of defying Trump — ambitious senators, House members and governors will be contemplating their own futures in a world without him. Trump seems well aware of his lame-duck future. He’s already wondering whether there’s an alternative. “I suspect I won’t be running again unless you say, ‘He’s so good we got to figure something else out,’” Trump told House Republicans last Wednesday. He appeared to say this in jest, but we have learned that Trump’s “jokes” are often a clue to his intentions. This is why it’s important to establish that the plain language of the 22nd Amendment means what it says and applies to Trump. Even the most Trumpist judge or justice will have trouble getting around those words “more than twice,” and we know that neither the required two-thirds of both houses of Congress nor three-fourths of the states would back the amendment’s repeal. Emphasizing all this is a way of guarding against Trump’s possible designs. That’s one reason Rep. Dan Goldman (D-New York) went to the trouble of introducing a resolution clarifying that there are no loopholes in the 22nd Amendment that would allow Trump to run again. Republicans are unlikely to let this get to the floor, but Goldman made his point. Just as important, recognizing the limitations on a Trump presidency is a first step toward holding Trump in check. Doing so allows us to imagine a politics liberated from the unhealthy hold he has on the imaginations of both parties. There are already glimmers of how a post-Trump politics might look in the Senate GOP’s choice for majority leader. Yes, it is easy to write off the significance of the rejection of Rick Scott (Florida), the preferred candidate of Trump’s allies, and the election instead of institutionalist John Thune (South Dakota). After all, it was a secret ballot, so there were no profiles in courage here. Moreover, Trump himself made no formal endorsement in the race, reportedly understanding that Scott is not popular with his colleagues and not wanting to be on the losing side. Fox News suggested that Trump tilted toward Thune in the runoff against his fellow institutionalist, John Cornyn (Texas), although this seemed like an ex post facto way of placing Trump in the winner’s circle. What matters is that Senate Republicans were deciding whether to vote on behalf of Trump’s interests or their own. Their own interests took priority — by a large margin. It’s a sign of things to come. Trump has accelerated the decline of his influence by including some real doozies among his Cabinet choices. A president-elect who had just engineered an extraordinary comeback would expect his party to embrace his nominees. But four of them especially are so manifestly unqualified and dangerous that all but the most Trump-loyal Republican senators have to be asking how they can possibly rationalize supporting them. Attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz is loathed across large parts of the GOP. Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence has left the intelligence community aghast, given Gabbard’s lack of experience and her attitudes toward Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Syria’s Bashar al-Assad. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for health and human services secretary, is known for advancing false claims and conspiracy theories. The Pentagon is stunned by the choice of Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary. When senators from the president-elect’s own party respond to nominees with “Who?,” “This one was not on my bingo card” and “I’m trying to go fix a toilet,” you sense, well, a certain lack of enthusiasm. Of course, it’s hard to imagine a wholesale intraparty rebellion, because Republicans have caved in to Trump again and again. But GOP politicians who hope for long and happy political futures are starting to think beyond this moment to the time when Trump is gone. Do they really want Gaetz, Gabbard, Kennedy and Hegseth on their records — and consciences? Will they abandon their responsibility altogether by letting Trump make recess appointments? There should be no complacency about what Trump can do. He has a lot of power. The MAGA movement will bring pressure to bear on any Republican dissidents. Many in the party no doubt wonder if Trump’s sway over his followers will ever go away. But GOP politicians now face a question they never had to ask about Trump: How much are they willing to risk on behalf of a lame-duck president? E.J. Dionne is on X: @EJDionneNone

Indiana got what it wanted Tuesday night in a 97-71 rout of Sam Houston State -- a lopsided victory where its bench played well and it didn't have to go down to the wire. The Hoosiers will look for more of the same Friday night in Bloomington when they continue their homestand against nonconference foe Miami (Ohio). Four players scored in double figures for Indiana (6-2) against the Bearkats, including 18 from reserve Luke Goode. The Illinois transfer hit four 3-pointers in less than four minutes of the first half, enabling the Hoosiers to take a 34-12 lead. Led by Goode, Indiana's bench contributed a whopping 36 points. "I thought it was a total team effort on everybody's part," Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson said. "Helps when your bench come off and play the way they did. Goode was fantastic but everybody off the bench played well." Indiana also got an encouraging 19-point performance from point guard Myles Rice, who struggled a bit in the first seven games in terms of making shots and running the offense. Rice (11.1 ppg) is one of four double-figure scorers in an attack led by Mackenzie Mgbako (16.8). Meanwhile, the RedHawks (5-2) are coming off a 73-60 home win Monday against Air Force. Bellarmine transfer Peter Suder poured in a career-high 42 points on 17-of-21 shooting, the highest-scoring game in program history since Wally Szczerbiak scored 43 in 1999. Suder, who averaged 10.5 ppg as a sophomore last season, is up to 17.4 ppg this season. He's hitting 58.8 percent of his field goals while also chipping in 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals. "I always say players win games, man. Coaches lose games," Miami coach Travis Steele told the Journal-News. "Peter was phenomenal. It was just get out of the way and just let him go." Forward Kam Craft, who Steele landed out of high school when he was still coaching at Xavier, is the RedHawks' second-leading scorer at 14.1 ppg. The Hoosiers have won 22 of the previous 25 meetings, including an 86-56 rout two years ago in Indianapolis. --Field Level MediaWhy Macy's (M) Shares Are Sliding Today

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Kendrick Lamar is rolling full steam ahead with his spotlight-hogging "GNX" album ... on Monday, his long-anticipated "Squabble Up" single dropped in HD!!! Reuniting with celebrated director Calmatic , the two L.A. natives turn a simple living room into the full-blown California experience they grew up with ... colorful gang life, girlies acting bad and boujee, Latinos livin' up the party and more!!! In the vein of the Pop-Out Concert, Kendrick also invites the homies from all around the way ... G Perico , RJMrLA , Big Floyd and Johnny El MerroJonkero get it crackin' in the background!!! If you remember, K. Dot had everyone going crazy when he teased the track at the height of the summer and the final result happened on his impromptu "GNX" album last week. Kendrick Lamar just announced Compton Christmas Parade on his new music video 'squabble up"🎄 pic.twitter.com/SXVaMpOWnP The video also closes with an Easter egg in the holiday stocking -- the Compton Christmas Parade is on the horizon and there's little doubt Dot will be the Grandmaster. Who said Santa Claus wasn't Black???

Popular Chinese actor Chen Xiao recently made headlines once again after he was seen arriving at Hangzhou Airport, sparking renewed speculation about the state of his marriage. The 34-year-old star has been the subject of ongoing rumors regarding his relationship with actress Michelle Chen, whom he married in 2016. The couple, who share a young son together, has always maintained a relatively private profile when it comes to their personal lives, which has only served to fuel the gossip surrounding their marriage.Bloomfield's Davien Kerr left his twin brother and came to Syracuse first, Now he's starting; Mora picks Fagnano to start at QB, for now.

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