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Call for nominations: Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans 2025Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictionsBy JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports, saying that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. Related Articles National Politics | Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirling National Politics | Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people National Politics | Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America National Politics | Trump extends unprecedented invites to China’s Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration National Politics | Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump The incoming president posted on social media that he met Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoreman’s Association, and Dennis Daggett, the union’s executive vice president. “I’ve studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it,” Trump posted. “The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers, in this case, our Longshoremen. Foreign companies have made a fortune in the U.S. by giving them access to our markets. They shouldn’t be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. At the heart of the dispute is whether ports can install automated gates, cranes and container-moving trucks that could make it faster to unload and load ships. The union argues that automation would lead to fewer jobs, even though higher levels of productivity could do more to boost the salaries of remaining workers. The Maritime Alliance said in a statement that the contract goes beyond ports to “supporting American consumers and giving American businesses access to the global marketplace – from farmers, to manufacturers, to small businesses, and innovative start-ups looking for new markets to sell their products.” “To achieve this, we need modern technology that is proven to improve worker safety, boost port efficiency, increase port capacity, and strengthen our supply chains,” said the alliance, adding that it looks forward to working with Trump. In October, the union representing 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for three days, raising the risk that a prolonged shutdown could push up inflation by making it difficult to unload container ships and export American products overseas. The issue pits an incoming president who won November’s election on the promise of bringing down prices against commitments to support blue-collar workers along with the kinds of advanced technology that drew him support from Silicon Valley elite such as billionaire Elon Musk. Trump sought to portray the dispute as being between U.S. workers and foreign companies, but advanced ports are also key for staying globally competitive. China is opening a $1.3 billion port in Peru that could accommodate ships too large for the Panama Canal. There is a risk that shippers could move to other ports, which could also lead to job losses. Mexico is constructing a port that is highly automated, while Dubai, Singapore and Rotterdam already have more advanced ports. Instead, Trump said that ports and shipping companies should eschew “machinery, which is expensive, and which will constantly have to be replaced.” “For the great privilege of accessing our markets, these foreign companies should hire our incredible American Workers, instead of laying them off, and sending those profits back to foreign countries,” Trump posted. “It is time to put AMERICA FIRST!”
Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictionsSupport Independent Arts Journalism As an independent publication, we rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, consider becoming a member today . Already a member? Sign in here. Support Hyperallergic’s independent arts journalism for as little as $8 per month. Become a Member When the political cartoon from which the film Join or Die draws its title was first printed by Benjamin Franklin, it was a call to unite American colonists in the dual purpose of self-protection and the bloody seizure of Indigenous land. It was 1754, the beginning of the French and Indian War, which Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz describes in her book An Indigenous People’s History of the United States as “mainly a British war against the Indigenous peoples, some of whom formed alliances with the French.” The cartoon is a potent but highly malleable visual symbol that was later adopted by those fighting the British during the American Revolutionary War and, decades on, by both sides of the American Civil War. The apparent contradiction of a cartoon calling for unity being used by both sides gets at a key point in Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor’s 2024 book Solidarity . Early on, Hunt-Hendrix and Taylor are careful to note that the idea they’re exploring is a two-sided coin: “reactionary or counter-solidarity emphasizes given identities (usually racial, religious, class-based, or national identities) and aims to benefit a small group by excluding those who are different, transformative solidarity aspires to create systems that benefit everyone.” This book and the above documentary pair well, especially at this moment. Both explore critical aspects of what it means to come together at a time when ever more people are feeling deeply isolated and national politics have become fearsomely polarized. Get the latest art news, reviews and opinions from Hyperallergic. Daily Weekly Opportunities Join or Die is exactly what its tagline promises: “a film about why you should join a club.” But, of course, it’s about much more than that. It’s part of a cresting wave of cultural production circling around the deeply intertwined issues of loneliness, isolation, shame, divisiveness, political intransigence, staggering inequality, mis/disinformation, and the expansion and emboldening of far-right groups motivated by baldly racist, sexist, heteronormative, and xenophobic ideals. The “die” in the film’s title is not a metaphor. It is a literal invocation of statistics showing that people living in social isolation die earlier than those with stronger social bonds. The film’s pitch is straightforward: get out there and get involved in some kind of club or group. It’s the American way, they tell us using copious historical examples, and it may be the only thing that saves democracy, in addition to saving your life. The film’s protagonists are two White men who come across as middle or upper class: an elder, bearded professor (Robert Putnam, author of the incredibly influential book Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community , published in 2000) and his former student, Pete Davis (who directed the film with his sister, Rebecca Davis). The film feels very self-conscious in its attempt to present itself as well-meaning, trying hard to strike a note of apolitical affability whose tone is one of assuring audiences that these men’s earnest desire to be helpful can cause no harm. I bring up this point not because I think the protagonists’ race or class negates the message, but because there really is no such thing as an apolitical approach to talking about politics. The fact that they believed this strategy was necessary is, in my opinion, tied to the contemporary push for documentary filmmakers tackling difficult topics to be more “approachable” or lighter, to please funders and/or streamers by presenting their work as having a “broad appeal,” which often translates to content that centers White audiences while skewing generic and politically muted in tone. I also raise this point because packaging matters in our consumer-driven culture. It indicates who the filmmakers and their funders consider to be their most important audience, a notable detail when the subject matter is bringing people together. The tactics used to advance these discussions are just as significant as the discussions themselves. Tactics are, in fact, a huge piece of the interlocked issues this book and film explore. How we talk to each other about thorny topics, and what approaches we do or don’t take, have everything to do with our capacity to successfully form bonds and resolve our problems. A relevant essay on that very subject is Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba’s “ How Much Discomfort Is the Whole World Worth? ” While ostensibly about political organizing, the essay touches on something the Right seems to be better at publicly acknowledging than the Left: People are afraid to speak, afraid to risk presenting their ideas and feelings publicly, for fear of saying the wrong thing. The Right wraps this point in diatribes against political correctness or “wokeness,” exploiting fears to further divide everyone, but in my experience people on the Left carry their own fears of speaking and sense of isolation. When I facilitated a consciousness-raising group at the Lesbian Herstory Archives in New York earlier this year, which was intentionally multiracial, intergenerational, and trans-inclusive, I chose Hayes and Kaba’s text as our initial reading precisely because I worried about how fears and judgment might prevent us from being present and open with one another. Many expressed gratitude that it was our first shared text, a possible indication that they felt some of those anxieties themselves. We humans are primates after all. Our programming is basic — we have deeply held fears about being ostracized, so much so that when we feel we have been rejected socially, it disrupts our overall brain function . But fears around speaking are not all that keep us apart. Join or Die proves to be a useful update to Putnam’s famous book Bowling Alone because it looks more broadly at the problem. Employing extensive data, the book showed a precipitous decline in community bonds, but it focused primarily on the period from the 1960s to the late 1990s. As the film reveals, if you stretch the period of analysis back to the late 1800s, the so-called “Gilded Age” in the US, when wealth inequality had reached what was then believed to be a peak (hello soon-to-be trillionaires of the 21st century), and thousands upon thousands of immigrants were arriving in the country, you can see the beginning of a massive, decades-long increase in civic and community participation. That dramatic growth precedes the later decline discussed in the original book. A subtle but notable overlap between Join or Die and Solidarity is the work of the late Jane McAlevey. She appears as an occasional commentator in the film and Hunt-Hendrix and Taylor quote her and dedicate their book to her. A union organizer, scholar, and writer who died just this summer, McAlevey is widely respected for her practice of and writing on “ whole-worker organizing ,” which acknowledges that workers are also members of communities outside the workplace, and the realities facing those communities need to play a role in union organizing. McAlevey’s commentary in the film is most salient when the filmmakers explore critiques of Bowling Alone , particularly that Putnam neglected to acknowledge that Americans have been intentionally divided from one another. As McAlevey says in the film: “I believe a deliberate strategy of cultivating individualism begins in the early 1970s, to roll back the gains [of] the Civil Rights Movement, the Women’s Movement, and the Trade Union Movement, with a strategy of downgrading the concept of the communal and the collective, and elevating the idea that the individual is supreme. People do have less connections. What I try to argue is, it wasn’t accidental.” Following up on this point, scholar of religion Eddie S. Glaude Jr. notes the ways in which public spaces where people would be inclined to meet new connections have faced deliberate disinvestment and disregard: “After Brown v. Board of Education , and after efforts to desegregate public recreation facilities like pools and parks, you see communities actually abdicate those spaces, they leave them, and then they complain about their tax dollars being used to pay for them.” Heather McGhee’s 2021 book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together , clearly articulates how racism and racist policies not only have divided Americans but are actually disadvantaging far more people than just the intended targets — in other words, racism is costing people of all races dearly, from student debt to limited access to decent healthcare; from attacks on voting to limited housing options, and more. One point that neither the film nor the book acknowledges is how the push toward the individual and away from solidarity among people facing similar issues is intertwined with people feeling personally responsible for their own isolation and loneliness, a painful byproduct of the false idea of meritocracies in which a person is solely responsible for their successes and failures. Our hyper-individualized society propagates the fiction that it’s an individual’s own fault that they’re alone and, accordingly, something is wrong with them. I know this because I’ve felt it, and I know others who have as well. As I’ve written elsewhere , even with all the structural analysis in the world, the feeling of being alone is tough to contend with when our society teaches us that the solution is to either turn inward or to buy stuff, neither of which will solve the problem. One secret to the success of the Right’s current message in the US is the recognition of people’s fears and isolation, offering up countless boogeymen as the cause and solution, rather than attending to the systems that are failing us all. Meanwhile, the Left hasn’t done a great job of offering a collective vision of a path out. At screenings of my own documentary about US spaces that center LGBTQ+ women, I am often asked by audience members: What groups can I join? Where can I go? The most honest answer is that you have many options, and also very few. In Join or Die , we meet a few men who we later learn are members of an Odd Fellows lodge in Waxahachie, Texas. At the end of the film, we see them laughing, hugging, and working together to improve themselves and their town. It’s precisely the kind of benevolent civic organization that Putnam boosts in his book. But the group has a few assets that a lot of other groups lack: access to a dedicated private space that they own (I cannot overemphasize the importance of this); a stated ethic of mutuality, along with a politic of nonviolence and non-discrimination; and a set of bonding rituals and traditions to embrace and carry on. It’s the kind of group that Hunt-Hendrix and Taylor might define as being engaged in transformative rather than reactionary solidarity. Many people I meet who are seeking spaces of their own are hoping for communities similar in some ways to the Odd Fellows lodge. The trouble is they often look to consumer-reliant businesses like bars and bookstores to fulfill desires that have little to do with consumption. I recently came across a series of reading events organized by Reading Rhythms , where people are asked to pay $20 to sit together and read books individually while music plays, and they can later engage in optional conversations. I’m sure these events are well-intentioned, but they illustrate how we often replicate systems that reinforce individualism over collectivity. Ultimately, participants are asked to pay a pretty high price to sit in a room and read on their own, with the possibility but no guarantee of connecting with others. To state the obvious, these events could easily be hosted for free or a nominal cost at venues like public libraries, parks, or community centers. So why aren’t they? My impression from the Reading Rhythms website is that, in addition to the practical need to pay for spaces and labor, they feel the need to brand themselves and their events in order to garner attention, sponsorships, and additional funding. Branding and an online following may also allow them to offer more desirable “experiences,” but all of this ultimately cultivates a consumer model more than it satisfies a desire for meaningful, sustained connection. So why aren’t we all pushing for more publicly controlled spaces where events can happen without the high cost and need to “sell” something? Resource- and info-sharing across loosely aligned groups, along with using and advocating for more and better local public spaces, could create avenues for meaningful involvement, civic engagement, and connection beyond handing over some cash and showing up. (An event series similar to the above called Quiet Reading seems to do some of this.) In the last essay of her collection Belonging: A Culture of Place , bell hooks writes about her rootedness in Kentucky, her family, and the models they provided for her. At one point, hooks says, “Communities of care are sustained by rituals of regard.” I think a lot about that when I’m attending yet another Zoom or in-person event where individuals lack the chance to be present with one another in any meaningful way. A few years ago I was teaching a workshop about artists and payment where I foregrounded the need for information sharing and solidarity, and an attendee asked why he should spend his limited time helping others (a genuine if telling question). Before I could stop myself I said something like: Why should anyone care about you and your work if you don’t care about them? Hunt-Hendrix and Taylor present a more tactical perspective in Solidarity : “...the twenty-first century has witnessed the biggest protests, and the most popular petitions, in history, yet they have produced comparatively small effects. ... What might have happened had a larger fraction of the tens of millions who demonstrated been channeled into member-based organizations to work toward common goals?” This is where that malleability of the Benjamin Franklin cartoon that inspired the film’s title comes back in. If so many of the events that promise collectivity are consumer-oriented or are protests without clear, ongoing organizing, there really aren’t ways for people to join these efforts beyond showing up, which, on its own, is not enough. And we know well enough at this point that groups engaged in reactionary solidarity are all too ready and willing to provide longterm connection and involvement. Invitations into and ways in which people can find a place for themselves in a group are hugely important, and anyone interested in creating a more livable and welcoming world should be considering them. Whenever I spend time thinking about this topic, the words of bell hooks echo for me: New rituals of regard are needed. Join or Die is currently streaming on Netflix. We hope you enjoyed this article! Before you keep reading, please consider supporting Hyperallergic ’s journalism during a time when independent, critical reporting is increasingly scarce. 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FLARE-CARRYING ultras from Greek giants Panathinaikos are about to invade Shrewsbury. At least 900 of the Athens giants’ fans look set to descend on the Shropshire town to watch their club take on Welsh Premier League minnows The New Saints at The Croud Meadow. Advertisement 3 Shrewsbury's Croud Meadow is set to host TNS vs Panathinaikos Credit: Getty 3 Panathinaikos ultras are known for creating a lively atmosphere Credit: AFP 3 Croud Meadow was vandalised by Djurgårdens last time out Credit: Shrewsbury Town FC The Greek side’s Gate 13 ultras are famous for the noise, passion and atmosphere they create home and away . TNS are playing their Conference League games at the home of the League One club because their own Park Hall Ground in Oswestry does not meet Uefa regulations. And 19 miles along the A5, the locals are gearing up for tonight’s showdown in the hope that Craig Harrison’s players will smash some plates in their history-making campaign. As SunSport paid a visit, the only proper Greek restaurant in Shrewsbury — Exo Poli, just over a mile away from the ground — promises “a little bit of Crete” for customers heading to the match. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL SPECIAL REQUEST Fans call for Mourinho to stick to his word as Millwall hunt for new boss Closer still is the Charles Darwin pub, named after the “theory of evolution” naturalist who was born in the town. Manager Katy Hutchings coped with plenty of visiting supporters after 1,800 Swedes descended on Shrewsbury for last month’s visit of Djurgarden. Those fans left The Croud Meadow in a mess — despite the visitors winning 1-0 — with graffiti sprayed on three sides of the ground and damage in Smithy’s Bar while two dozen seats were ripped out. But in the Charles Darwin there were no problems. Hutchings said: “We had some bouncers on the doors but we didn’t need them. Advertisement Most read in Football SWIFT THREADS Viral fashion designer famous for Taylor Swift dress makes football strip HOME AWAY FROM HOME Aberdeen perform huge U-turn and SHELVE plans for new £80m stadium DINAMO 0 CELTIC 0 Hoops on NINE Champs Lg points but leave Zagreb with sense of anti-climax FASHION STATEMENT 'Humbled' Rangers fans' favourite wins coveted Man of the Year award “And I’m pretty good at throwing customers out myself anyway! “We’re well-used to visiting fans coming in here for Shrewsbury’s games and the Swedish lads were fine. “These games are great for the local economy — and in this town we’re proud of the way we always welcome visitors.” At the Oxon Priory pub close to the Roman Road, general manager Pam Hayward said: “The more the merrier. We’ll have extra staff in. Advertisement “And we look forward to entertaining as many Greeks as want to join us before the game. Everybody around here is hoping The New Saints stay in the competition.” The Croud Meadow safety officer Lawrence Ellerby added: “There was talk on social media that there might be as many as 4,000 Panathinaikos fans coming. What we know is about 900 visitor tickets have been sold, with plenty of Greek ex–pats here buying them. “Damage done by Djurgarden fans was disappointing but we know how to cope with big numbers at this club. “We’ve had the likes of Liverpool and West Ham and never had any big problems. Advertisement “We’re looking forward to the Panathinaikos game and their fans and good luck to TNS, we’re happy to give them a temporary home.” The campaign is not just a money-spinner for the town but also for 16-time domestic champs TNS — the first-ever Welsh League club to qualify for a European competition proper — as they made £4.1million in reaching the league stage. Goals from Rory Holden and Declan McManus gave them a 2-0 victory over Astana from Kazakhstan at The Croud Meadow to register another first by a Welsh outfit in a major European competition and a £330,000 win bonus. There was the TNS trip of a lifetime to Florence and a 2–0 loss to Fiorentina plus the 2-1 Dublin defeat to Shamrock Rovers . Advertisement But a win over 20-time Greek title winners Panathinaikos would open the way to another Welsh League first — qualification for a European knockout stage. Last up is a visit to Celje in Slovenia and TNS are just one point off the Conference League’s play-off zone. Read more on the Scottish Sun SCOT MY FIRST RODEO! Popular music festival coming to three Scots cities for first time CHILL OUT Scots to be gripped by grim -10C freeze as weather map reveals temperature plunge Boss Harrison said: “Panathinaikos is huge for this club but if we could even come away from our last two games with four points to reach a total of seven we could have a chance of going through. “We’ve lost games but we haven’t conceded more than two in any — goal difference could be the deciding factor, if we can get seven points or more!” AdvertisementThe reigning Super Bowl champions saw their run of 15 straight wins ended by the Buffalo Bills last week, but got back to winning ways thanks to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. After a late Chuba Hubbard touchdown and two-point conversion had made it 27-27, the Chiefs got the ball back with less than two minutes on the clock and a 33-yard run from Mahomes helped set up Spencer Shrader for a game-winning field goal. THE CHIEFS SURVIVE AGAIN. 🔥 Patrick Mahomes comes up CLUTCH with a 33-yard run late, before Spencer Shrader wins it as time expires! Get your #NFL action on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/POt57HQYig — ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) November 24, 2024 Mahomes finished the game with 269 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Noah Gray in the first half. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored two touchdowns as the Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 to improve their record to 10-1, matching that of the Chiefs. David Montgomery also ran for a score before having to leave the game with a shoulder injury. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended a four-game losing streak with a 30-7 win over the New York Giants, who “mutually agreed” to terminate the contract of quarterback Daniel Jones earlier this week. Jones’ replacement Tommy DeVito was sacked four times while opposite number Baker Mayfield ran for a touchdown and completed 24 of 30 pass attempts for 294 yards. Rachaad White, Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker also ran for touchdowns in a one-sided contest. The Dallas Cowboys ended their five-game losing streak with a remarkable 34-26 win over the Washington Commanders, with 30 points scored in the final three minutes. KaVontae Turpin’s 99-yard kick-off return for a touchdown looked to have sealed victory for the Cowboys, only for the Commanders to respond with a field goal before getting the ball back with 33 seconds remaining. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin sprinted 86 yards through the Dallas defence for a touchdown, only for Austin Seibert to miss the extra point. 99 YARDS TO THE 🏡 @KaVontaeTurpin was gone!! 📺: #DALvsWAS on FOX📲: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LvklCbYJ1e pic.twitter.com/4ckMWDEDPL — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 24, 2024 The Commanders tried an onside kick and Juanyeh Thomas returned it 43 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw four touchdown passes as the Miami Dolphins cruised to a 34-15 win over the New England Patriots, while the Tennessee Titans pulled off a surprise 32-27 victory at the Houston Texans. The Minnesota Vikings improved to 9-2 thanks to a 30-27 overtime win against the Chicago Bears, Parker Romo kicking the decisive field goal from 29 yards.President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary to lead the Food and Drug Administration , selecting a surgeon and author who gained national attention for opposing vaccine mandates and some other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, is the latest in a string of Trump nominees who have declared the U.S. health system “broken” and in need of a shakeup. 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are In books and articles Makary has decried the overprescribing of drugs, the use of pesticides on foods and the undue influence of pharmaceutical and insurance companies over doctors and government regulators. He will need to be confirmed by the Republican-led Senate to take the post. Trump announced the nomination in a statement Friday night, saying Makary “will restore FDA to the gold standard of scientific research, and cut the bureaucratic red tape at the agency to make sure Americans get the medical cures and treatments they deserve.” Headquartered in the Maryland suburbs outside Washington, the 18,000 employees of the FDA are responsible for the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs , vaccines and medical devices as well as a swath of other consumer goods, including food , cosmetics and vaping products . Altogether those products represent an estimated 20% of U.S. consumer spending annually, or $2.6 trillion. Makary gained prominence on Fox News and other conservative outlets for his contrarian views during the COVID-19 pandemic. He questioned the need for masking and, though not opposed to the COVID-19 vaccine, had concerns about vaccinations in young children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that COVID-19 vaccinations prevented more than 686,000 U.S. deaths in 2020 and 2021 alone. While children faced much lower rates of hospitalization and death from the virus, medical societies including the American Academy of Pediatrics concluded that vaccinations significantly reduced severe disease in the age group. Politics Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Trump picks Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department Trained as a surgeon and cancer specialist, Makary was part of a vocal group of physicians calling for greater emphasis on herd immunity to stop the virus, or the idea that mass infections would quickly lead to population-level protection. In a February 2021 Wall Street Journal piece , he wrote that “COVID will be mostly gone by April, allowing Americans to resume normal life.” That summer the delta variant of the virus ripped through the U.S. , followed by omicron in the winter, leading to hundreds of thousands of additional deaths. If confirmed, Makary would be expected to report to anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , Trump's pick to oversee the nation’s Department of Health and Human Services , which includes the FDA. Makary does not share Kennedy’s discredited views on vaccines , but he has a similar distrust of the pharmaceutical industry. Makary has lamented how drugmakers used misleading data to urge doctors to prescribe OxyContin and other opioids as low-risk, non-addictive pain relievers. That marketing was permitted under FDA-approved labeling from the 1990s, suggesting the drugs were safe for common ailments like back pain. In more recent years, the FDA has come under fire for approving drugs for Alzheimer's , ALS and other conditions based on incomplete data that failed to show meaningful benefits for patients. A push toward greater scrutiny of drug safety and effectiveness would be a major reversal at FDA, which for decades has focused on speedier drug approvals . That trend has been fueled by industry lobbying and fees paid by drugmakers to help the FDA hire additional reviewers. Kennedy has proposed ending those payments, which would require billions in new funding from the federal budget. Other administration priorities would likely run into similar roadblocks. For instance, Kennedy wants to bar drugmakers from advertising on TV , a multibillion-dollar market that supports many TV and cable networks. The Supreme Court and other conservative judges would likely overturn such a ban on First Amendment grounds that protect commercial speech, experts note. Makary would also inherit a raft of ongoing projects at the FDA kicked off by outgoing Commissioner Robert Califf, including the reorganization of the agency's food division and plans to regulate artificial intelligence in medical technology. In the event of other controversial initiatives under Trump, career staffers may simply drag the work out until a new administration comes to power. “The bureaucracy can wait anybody out, and that’s an attitude I think you’ll hear a lot,” said Wayne Pines, a former FDA official under Republican and Democratic administrations. Trump appointments and nominees Here are some of the people that President-elect Donald Trump has named for high-profile positions in his administration. Positions in orange require Senate confirmation. Source: NBC News The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
The reigning Super Bowl champions saw their run of 15 straight wins ended by the Buffalo Bills last week, but got back to winning ways thanks to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. After a late Chuba Hubbard touchdown and two-point conversion had made it 27-27, the Chiefs got the ball back with less than two minutes on the clock and a 33-yard run from Mahomes helped set up Spencer Shrader for a game-winning field goal. THE CHIEFS SURVIVE AGAIN. 🔥 Patrick Mahomes comes up CLUTCH with a 33-yard run late, before Spencer Shrader wins it as time expires! Get your #NFL action on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/POt57HQYig — ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) November 24, 2024 Mahomes finished the game with 269 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Noah Gray in the first half. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored two touchdowns as the Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 to improve their record to 10-1, matching that of the Chiefs. David Montgomery also ran for a score before having to leave the game with a shoulder injury. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended a four-game losing streak with a 30-7 win over the New York Giants, who “mutually agreed” to terminate the contract of quarterback Daniel Jones earlier this week. Jones’ replacement Tommy DeVito was sacked four times while opposite number Baker Mayfield ran for a touchdown and completed 24 of 30 pass attempts for 294 yards. Rachaad White, Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker also ran for touchdowns in a one-sided contest. The Dallas Cowboys ended their five-game losing streak with a remarkable 34-26 win over the Washington Commanders, with 30 points scored in the final three minutes. KaVontae Turpin’s 99-yard kick-off return for a touchdown looked to have sealed victory for the Cowboys, only for the Commanders to respond with a field goal before getting the ball back with 33 seconds remaining. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin sprinted 86 yards through the Dallas defence for a touchdown, only for Austin Seibert to miss the extra point. 99 YARDS TO THE 🏡 @KaVontaeTurpin was gone!! 📺: #DALvsWAS on FOX📲: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LvklCbYJ1e pic.twitter.com/4ckMWDEDPL — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 24, 2024 The Commanders tried an onside kick and Juanyeh Thomas returned it 43 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw four touchdown passes as the Miami Dolphins cruised to a 34-15 win over the New England Patriots, while the Tennessee Titans pulled off a surprise 32-27 victory at the Houston Texans. The Minnesota Vikings improved to 9-2 thanks to a 30-27 overtime win against the Chicago Bears, Parker Romo kicking the decisive field goal from 29 yards.
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EFL stadium set to be invaded by Greek ultras armed with flares... weeks after shocking vandalism following Euro clashThe Los Angeles Dodgers are actively exploring options to strengthen their bullpen. Last week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic , reported the team is interested in free-agent reliever Tanner Scott, who made his All-Star debut in 2024. Additionally, the Dodgers are considering a potential trade for Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams. Today, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported via FoulTerritoryTV that he “expects the Dodgers to get one of Scott or Williams.” Dodgers Targeting 2 More Pitchers The Dodgers’ interest in Scott is not new. They were among the finalists to acquire him at the 2024 trade deadline before he was ultimately traded to the San Diego Padres (via Jon Heyman of The New York Post). Scott enjoyed a stellar 2024 season, posting a 1.75 ERA with 84 strikeouts in 72 innings pitched between the Padres and Marlins. He continued his strong performance into the postseason, pitching 4.1 scoreless innings in the NLDS. MLB analyst Jim Bowden projects Scott to command a four-year, $60 million contract in free agency. The Milwaukee Brewers, meanwhile, declined Devin Williams’ $10.5 million club option for 2025, but he remains under team control for one more year of arbitration. As a result, Williams’ future with the Brewers is uncertain, potentially opening the door for a trade. Williams, the 2020 NL Rookie of the Year, has been a dominant force in the Brewers’ bullpen. Since his debut, he has posted a career ERA of 1.83, solidifying his status as one of the league’s top relievers. In 2024, Williams continued to excel, posting a 1.25 ERA and a 0.969 WHIP in 22 appearances. He averaged a remarkable 15.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Unfortunately, his season ended abruptly when he allowed a game-winning home run to the New York Mets in the NL Wild Card Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers have already made significant moves this offseason, signing Blake Snell and Michael Conforto. Their focus now shifts to bolstering their bullpen, with Scott and Williams emerging as top targets. They remain front runners to land Japanese fireballer, Roki Sasaki, as well. This article first appeared on LAFB Network and was syndicated with permission.
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CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, provided lower updated revenue guidance for the December 2024 quarter and announced manufacturing restructuring plans. "In the first two weeks of my newly appointed role as Interim CEO and President, I have done a deep dive into the operations of the Company and determined that certain actions are necessary. I want to clarify for investors that I plan to stay in this role, even though the title is interim, for as long as it is necessary, so there is no definitive timeline for my successor," said Steve Sanghi, Microchip's CEO, President and Chair of the Board. Mr. Sanghi continued, "We indicated in our November 2, 2024 earnings call that significant turns orders were required to achieve the midpoint of our December 2024 quarter revenue guidance. Those turns orders have been slower than anticipated and we now expect our December 2024 revenue to be close to the low end of our original guidance which is $1.025 billion." Mr. Sanghi added, "With inventory levels high and having ample capacity in place, we have decided to shut down our Tempe wafer fabrication facility that we refer to as Fab 2. Many of the process technologies that run in Fab 2 also run in our Oregon and Colorado factories, which both have ample clean room space for expansion. We expect to be able to shut down Fab 2 in the September 2025 quarter at which time we expect that it will generate annual cash savings of approximately $90 million. Due to the high inventory of the products which are manufactured in Fab 2, we do not expect to see P&L savings from the shutdown until the start of the June 2026 quarter based on a First-In First-Out basis. We expect that the Fab 2 closure will begin to help us moderate our inventory levels beginning in the March 2025 quarter. We anticipate near-term restructuring costs to be between $3 million and $8 million from these actions, and it is possible that we could incur other restructuring and shut-down costs in the future of up to an additional $15 million. The estimates of the restructuring costs will be refined over time as more information becomes available." Mr. Sanghi concluded, "I want to ensure investors of my confidence in the long-term growth and profitability of Microchip. Our design-in momentum continues to remain strong, driven by our Total System Solutions strategy and key market megatrends. The fab restructuring is a big step in right-sizing our manufacturing footprint, and we will continue to evaluate any further actions that are required to position Microchip for outsized growth and financial performance." Microchip will be participating in and presenting at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on December 3 and 4, 2024. Cautionary Statement: The statements in this release relating to Mr. Sanghi planning to stay in the CEO and President role for as long as it is necessary, no definitive timeline for his successor, that turns orders have been slower than anticipated and that we now expect our December 2024 revenue to be close to the low end of our original guidance which is $1.025 billion, that we have ample capacity in place, that our Oregon and Colorado factories both have ample clean room space for expansion, that we expect to be able to shut down Fab 2 in the September 2025 quarter at which time it is expected to generate annual cash savings of approximately $90 million, that we do not expect to see P&L savings from the shutdown until the start of the June 2026 quarter, that we expect that the Fab 2 closure will begin to help us moderate our inventory levels beginning in the March 2025 quarter, that we anticipate near-term restructuring costs to be between $3 million and $8 million, that is is possible that we could incur other restructuring and shut-down costs of up to an additional $15 million, ensuring investors of my confidence in the long-term growth and profitability of Microchip, that our design-in momentum continues to remain strong driven by our Total System Solutions strategy and key market megatrends, that the fab restructuring is a big step in right sizing our manufacturing footprint, that we will continue to evaluate any further actions that are required to position Microchip for outsized growth and financial performance are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to: any continued uncertainty, fluctuations or weakness in the U.S. and world economies (including China and Europe) due to changes in interest rates, high inflation, actions taken or which may be taken by the Biden administration or the U.S. Congress or by the incoming Trump administration and the incoming U.S. Congress, monetary policy, political, geopolitical, trade or other issues in the U.S. or internationally (including the military conflicts in Ukraine-Russia and the Middle East), further changes in demand or market acceptance of our products and the products of our customers and our ability to respond to any increases or decreases in market demand or customer requests to reschedule or cancel orders; the mix of inventory we hold, our ability to satisfy any short-term orders from our inventory and our ability to effectively manage our inventory levels; the impact that the CHIPS Act will have on increasing manufacturing capacity in our industry by providing incentives for us, our competitors and foundries to build new wafer manufacturing facilities or expand existing facilities; the amount and timing of any incentives we may receive under the CHIPS Act, the impact of current and future changes in U.S. corporate tax laws (including the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), foreign currency effects on our business; changes in utilization of our manufacturing capacity and our ability to effectively manage our production levels to meet any increases or decreases in market demand or any customer requests to reschedule or cancel orders; the impact of inflation on our business; competitive developments including pricing pressures; the level of orders that are received and can be shipped in a quarter; our ability to realize the expected benefits of our long-term supply assurance program; changes or fluctuations in customer order patterns and seasonality; our ability to effectively manage our supply of wafers from third party wafer foundries to meet any decreases or increases in our needs and the cost of such wafers, our ability to obtain additional capacity from our suppliers to increase production to meet any future increases in market demand; our ability to successfully integrate the operations and employees, retain key employees and customers and otherwise realize the expected synergies and benefits of our acquisitions; the impact of any future significant acquisitions or strategic transactions we may make; the costs and outcome of any current or future litigation or other matters involving our acquisitions (including the acquired business, intellectual property, customers, or other issues); the costs and outcome of any current or future tax audit or investigation regarding our business or our acquired businesses; fluctuations in our stock price and trading volume which could impact the number of shares we acquire under our share repurchase program and the timing of such repurchases; disruptions in our business or the businesses of our customers or suppliers due to natural disasters (including any floods in Thailand), terrorist activity, armed conflict, war, worldwide oil prices and supply, public health concerns or disruptions in the transportation system; and general economic, industry or political conditions in the United States or internationally. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, please refer to Microchip's filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. You can obtain copies of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other relevant documents for free at Microchip's website ( www.microchip.com ) or the SEC's website ( www.sec.gov ) or from commercial document retrieval services. Stockholders of Microchip are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. Microchip does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information after this December 2, 2024 press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. About Microchip: Microchip Technology Incorporated is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs, which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. Our solutions serve approximately 116,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com . Note: The Microchip name and logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: J. Eric Bjornholt, Senior Vice President and CFO (480) 792-7804
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Three Pittsburgh Steelers starters missed their second consecutive practice of the week due to injury on Thursday, putting their status for Sunday’s Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles in serious doubt. Wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring), defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin) and strong safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday after also missing practice on Wednesday. Pickens has already been listed as doubtful by head coach Mike Tomlin , and the team has been preparing to play without him since the start of the week. He first suffered the injury on last Thursday and was initially listed as questionable for last Sunday’s Steelers game against the Cleveland Browns. But Pickens couldn’t get through a pregame workout and was a late scratch. An MRI revealed more substantial damage than initially thought. Van Jefferson got back into the starting lineup to replace Pickens against the Browns after being replaced by Mike Williams the week before, and Scotty Miller got a helmet for the first time in three weeks, rewarding the Steelers’ faith with three catches for 38 yards. Ogunjobi suffered his groin injury in the game against the Browns. He came back in for one play, but was not able to continue. Ogunjobi has played after not practicing early in the week before, so his status for Friday should be closely monitored. Montravius Adams appears ready to come off the injured reserve list to replace him, if necessary. Adams was a full participant for the second straight practice. Strong safety DeShon Elliott was also out for the second straight day. He finished the game with the Browns after suffering the hamstring injury mid-game, but has not practice since. Furthermore, the Steelers had Cam Sutton working with the safeties on Thursday. Sutton would likely be the fourth safety if Elliott can’t dress, with Eric Rowe a potential call-up from the practice squad. PITTSBURGH STEELERS INJURY REPORT Pittsburgh Steelers safety Eric Rowe at practice on Dec. 12, 2024. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now STEELERS INJURED RESERVE This article first appeared on Steelers Now and was syndicated with permission.Putra Brand Awards results imminent, with some surprises in store
PNB to leverage high capital ratios for consumer lending expansionAnimal Disinfectants Market Growth Drivers, Latest Trends, Opportunities, Challenges, Recent Developments, Key Segments, Regional Insights, and Revenue Forecast 12-19-2024 11:56 PM CET | Arts & Culture Press release from: ABNewswire MarketsandMarkets� Animal Disinfectants Market by Type (Iodine, Lactic Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide), Application (Dairy Cleaning, Swine, Poultry, Equine, Ruminants, Pets, And Aquaculture), Animal Type, End-User, Form, and Region - Global Forecast to 2029 The global animal disinfectants market [ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/animal-disinfectants-market-worth-5-7-billion-by-2029--exclusive-report-by-marketsandmarkets-302229364.html ] is projected to grow from USD 3.9 billion in 2024 to USD 5.7 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. Animal disinfectants are widely used due to their versatility and broad applications, playing a crucial role in promoting the health and welfare of livestock. These products effectively eliminate harmful pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that thrive in animal housing, equipment, and surrounding areas. Regular use of disinfectants reduces the risk of outbreaks and helps maintain a safe and hygienic environment for animals. They are commonly utilized in farms, veterinary clinics, and animal shelters where cleanliness is paramount. Selecting the appropriate disinfectant requires consideration of factors such as the type of pathogen, the surface to be treated, and the potential impact on humans and animals. Effective disinfection is a key element in biosecurity and hygiene practices to prevent and manage biohazards. Image: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Images/animal-disinfectants-market-oveview.webp Animal Disinfectants Market Drivers [ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/27146795/animal-disinfectants-market-size-growth-opportunities-trends-top-companies-regional-analysis-key-segments-and-forecast-to-2028]: Increasing incidence of livestock diseases The alarming increase in African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in Europe underscores the severity of the situation. According to the 2022 ADIS report from the European Parliament, there were 537 outbreaks of ASF in domestic pigs across 12 European countries. Additionally, there were 7,442 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars reported in 15 European countries. The situation changed in 2023 with a rapid increase in the number of registered outbreaks. Between January 1, 2023, and July 22, 2023, ADIS recorded 902 outbreaks in domestic pigs across 16 European countries and 5,445 outbreaks in wild boar populations across 19 European countries. This steep increase reflects the rapidly accelerating danger from livestock diseases and has made the requirement for very strong disease prevention and control measures. The spread of ASF raises serious concerns about animal health, as well as its impact on the economy and food security in regions reliant on pig farming. This situation highlights the importance of biosecurity, disease surveillance, and proper disinfection practices in controlling such dreadful diseases. Poultry Segment Anticipated to Lead Market Growth The poultry segment is expected to experience significant growth during the forecast period. Maintaining a disease-free environment is critical for success in poultry farming. According to a 2021 OECD report, global meat protein consumption is projected to increase by 14% by 2030, with poultry meat accounting for around 40% of total protein consumption. This rising demand for poultry meat is driving growth in poultry farming and creating a higher demand for poultry disinfectants to ensure safe and hygienic meat production. These disinfectants are typically applied after cleaning equipment to eliminate any remaining pathogens and come in various forms such as fumigation products, foam sprays, and liquid concentrates. Common disinfectant chemicals in poultry facilities include phenolic compounds, iodine, chlorine compounds, quaternary ammonium compounds, and oxidizing agents. Viruses are a significant contributor to poultry disease transmission, with avian influenza being a notable concern. Terminal disinfection is a highly effective method for maintaining poultry health. For example, Neogen Corporation (US), through its Quat-Chem product line, offers virucidal disinfectants specifically designed to control infectious diseases in poultry. In Europe, Germany leads poultry exports, accounting for 24% of the region's total exports, according to the USDA. Download PDF Brochure: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=38718363 Powdered Disinfectants Gaining Momentum Powdered animal disinfectants are forecasted to hold a significant market share due to their ease of use and convenience in storage and transport compared to liquid forms. These powders are particularly effective on surfaces, in hard-to-reach areas, and for controlling biofilms and preventing cross-contamination, all of which are vital for animal health. Unlike liquid disinfectants, powdered forms pose minimal risk of spills or leaks. In March 2023, Neogen launched Viroxide Super, a powdered disinfectant that aligns with the rising demand for easy-to-use and effective powdered solutions. This peroxygen-based disinfectant is proven effective against numerous viruses on hard, non-porous surfaces, including Avian Influenza, Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), and African Swine Fever. The practical handling and application of powdered disinfectants contribute significantly to their market growth. Asia Pacific Leads the Animal Disinfectants Market Share [ https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/29/2988923/0/en/Animal-Disinfectants-Market-Growth-Accelerates-Toward-5-7-Billion-by-2029.html ]. The Asia Pacific region holds the largest market share for animal disinfectants, driven by the increasing prevalence of African Swine Fever (ASF). Outbreaks in countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and India have resulted in the culling of thousands of animals-over 10,300 pigs in Mizoram and 310 pigs in Kerala between February and July 2024. This escalating crisis underscores the urgent need for effective disease control measures, fueling demand for disinfectants and biosecurity products in the region. Governments and farms in the Asia Pacific are intensifying efforts to prevent and control ASF, which is bolstering the growth of the animal disinfectants market. Disinfectants play a critical role in managing outbreaks, ensuring biosecurity, and protecting livestock from diseases, placing the market on a strong growth trajectory amid the ASF crisis. Leading Animal Disinfectants Manufacturers [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/ResearchInsight/animal-disinfectant-market.asp]: Key Market Players in this include Neogen Corporation (US), GEA Group Aktiengesellschaftv (Germany), Lanxess (Germany), Zoetis (US), Solvay (Belgium), Stockmeier Group (Germany), Kersia Group (France), Ecolab (US), Albert Kerbl GmbH (Germany), PCC Group (Germany), DeLaval Inc. (Sweden), Diversey Holdings Ltd. (US), Virbac (France), Kemin Industries Inc. (US) and Fink Tec GmbH (Germany). LANXESS (Germany) LANXESS is a German specialty chemical company with its headquarters in Cologne, founded in 2004. The company produces additives, consumer protection products, and chemical intermediates. In 2023, it had total sales of USD 7.27 billion. The four business categories of the LANXESS Group are consumer protection, specialty additives, advanced industrial intermediates, and all other segments. These enable LANXESS to cover a large number of applications and markets. The company offers its animal disinfectant products in the consumer protection segment. Since 2020, LANXESS has extended its offerings in this segment to modern biosecurity disinfectants and specialty chemicals for the maintenance of hygiene standards for farm animals. Employing around 12,500 people, LANXESS has a significant international presence, operating in 32 countries. This extensive network supports its commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring local service and procurement security across its global operations. Zoetis (US) Zoetis specializes in the discovery, development, and production of animal health medications and vaccines. In addition to these core products, the company provides diagnostic tools, genetic testing, biodevices, and various services tailored to the needs of veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners. Zoetis' product offerings include treatments for infections, vaccines, parasite control products, medicated feed additives, and other non-pharmaceutical solutions for both pets and livestock. Initially part of Pfizer (US) as its animal health division, Zoetis became an independent company in February 2013 after being spun off. The company has a broad distribution network that covers more than 100 countries across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region. Some of its key subsidiaries include Pharmag AS (Norway), Alpharma LLC (US), Zoetis B.V. (Netherlands), Zoetis Canada Inc. (Canada), and Zoetis Korea Ltd. (South Korea). Animal Disinfectants Industry [ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/animal-disinfectants-market-size-share-growth-drivers-edward-scott-jxjbf/ ] Recent Developments: In April 2024, Neogen launched Farm Fluid MAX Disinfectant, which is a powerful and versatile solution designed to meet the rigorous needs of livestock and poultry markets across Great Britain. It effectively eliminates pathogens and maintains high standards of hygiene in farm environments. In January 2022, STOCKMEIER Group acquired New Quimica S.L., which specializes in the storage, sales, and distribution of chemical products. This acquisition will help STOCKMEIER to expand its geographic footprint in Spain. In May 2021, Kersia Group acquired Bioarmor, a manufacturer of enzyme-based hygiene products for cleaning and disinfecting buildings, equipment, and animal water and environmental solutions for pig, poultry, ruminant, and horse farms. Bioarmor has a commercial presence in France, and this acquisition strengthens that presence. In October 2022, Diversey acquired Tasman Chemicals, an Australian manufacturer of professional hygiene and cleaning solutions. This acquisition would strengthen Diversey's operational presence and customer experience in New Zealand and Australia, facilitating the expansion of the company's reach. In June 2022, Kemin Industries introduced two new chlorine-dioxide-based antimicrobial and disinfectant solutions, KEEPER and OXINE, in Asia. These solutions can be applied to food, water, food-contact surfaces, processing equipment, and food production environments. 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The drinks maker claims the rise in popularity of the drink - which is now increasingly popular with a new younger demographic - has left them struggling to meet demand. They also cite recent sporting events among reasons for the surge in pint purchasing. All Guinness sold in the UK is brewed at the brand’s headquarters, St James’ Gate Brewery in Dublin. The site has been brewing Guinness for more than 260 years, but it appears currently it can’t quite keep up with demand for the black stuff. “Over the past month we have seen exceptional consumer demand for Guinness in Great Britain,” Diageo said in a statement. "We have maximised supply, and we are working proactively with our customers to manage the distribution to trade as efficiently as possible." A further notice posted at the pump in a London pub explained that “Guinness is in short supply in Great Britain due to exceptional demand driven by its rising popularity, recent rugby internationals, and Christmas preparations”. It adds that “despite operating a full capacity” Diageo has imposed “limits on orders to manage distribution”. The firm says sales of Guinness from kegs have “surged” by 20 per cent, while overall beer consumption has declined. Apologising for the "inconvenience” of current short supply, the notice added that the “situation is beyond our control”. In Liverpool, Dubliner Stephen Crosbie, the owner of Irish pub the Liffey, told the BBC that his usual Guinness delivery of 12 50-litre barrels was reduced to just one barrel because of Diageo’s limiting of allocations. See More: Guinness
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