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Saints say Taysom Hill 'likely' has a season-ending knee injury NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans tight end Taysom Hill is likely to miss the rest of the season after injuring his knee in the Saints' loss to the Los Angeles Rams. “It looks like an ACL tear,” interim coach Darren Rizzi said Monday. Guerry Smith, The Associated Press Dec 2, 2024 2:34 PM Dec 2, 2024 2:35 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans tight end Taysom Hill is likely to miss the rest of the season after injuring his knee in the Saints' loss to the Los Angeles Rams. “It looks like an ACL tear,” interim coach Darren Rizzi said Monday. “He’ll probably get a second opinion, but it looks like it will be season-ending.” Hill, who is listed at tight end but plays a variety of roles, was carted off the field after taking a hard hit to his left knee while converting a fourth down on a direct snap in the Saints’ 21-14 loss Sunday to the Rams. The injury came one game after he'd posted a career-best 138 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns in a victory over Cleveland. He also has lined up at quarterback and running back, as well as playing special teams. “It means everybody else has to step up,” Rizzi said. “He fills so many roles, so there are going to be a lot of different guys that have to be a part of the solution there. It’s hard to sit here and tell you we are going to replace Taysom. You can’t. He’s a phenomenal person, player, leader and captain. It’s a big loss." Hill is the third key offensive player the Saints have lost. He joins leading wide receivers Chris Olave, who suffered a concussion in Week 9 and has not played since, and Rashid Shaheed, who is out for the year after tearing a meniscus in Week 7. Rizzi said guard Nick Saldiveri also might miss the remaining five games after injuring his left knee in the fourth quarter one series before Hill. Without Hill, though, the Saints’ quest to get back in the NFC South race became even tougher. At 4-8, they trail Atlanta and Tampa Bay by two games. Hill has 99 catches, 437 carries, 302 passes, 44 touchdowns, 19 tackles and one blocked kick in seven years with the Saints. “I don’t know if I can compare Taysom to anybody else that I’ve ever coached,” Rizzi said. “There’s not a guy that comes to mind that has been able to do all the different things he’s been able to do just in one game, forget about his career." What's working Alvin Kamara had his third 100-yard rushing game of the year and is 106 yards away from the first 1,000-yard season of his eight-year career. He needs only 39 more yards to set a career high. His 206 carries are the third most in his career. What needs help Los Angeles averaged 5.4 yards per carry, finishing with 156 yards. Rams running back Kyren Williams said they knew at halftime they would win if they stuck to the ground game, and he carried seven times on the opening series of the third quarter as they took the lead. The Saints have allowed 5.1 yards per carry for the season — tied for last with the New York Giants. Stock up Signed in late October after Shaheed’s season-ending surgery, Marquez Valdes-Scantling has become Derek Carr’s go-to receiver for big plays. His 28-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter was the Saints’ longest gain of the day and his fourth score in the past three games. Stock down Tight end Foster Moreau, a reliable performer all year, could not handle Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse on the Saints’ final offensive snap, allowing him to hit Carr as he released a pass on fourth-and-3 from the Los Angeles 9 with New Orleans trailing by 7. Injuries Although the news was bad for Hill and Saldiveri, Rizzi said he expected starting center Erik McCoy to play Sunday against the Giants. McCoy was scratched against the Rams after aggravating a groin injury two weeks earlier versus Cleveland in his first game back since missing seven in a row. Rizzi said oft-injured running back Kendre Miller, who has played in two games this year, might return from a hamstring injury Sunday. Key number 2 — The number of sacks for the Saints, not enough to keep Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford from finding his rhythm in the second half. In the Rams’ last five losses, he has been sacked 20 times. In their last five wins, he has been sacked three times. Next steps With their NFC South hopes on life support, the Saints travel to face the reeling Giants, who have lost seven in a row. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Guerry Smith, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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STRICTLY Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has hit back at criticism from the judges, which saw her tear up on screen. Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell reacted to some negative criticism from the judges after she and partner Chris McCausland finished their quickstep to 'Anything Goes'. Their dance received a standing ovation from the audience but came under fire from the judges including Craig Revel Horwood , who picked out issues with Chris' posture. Yet after the judges had made their comments, Dianne leapt to her partner's defence as she gave an emotional speech praising Chris. Speaking in the Clauditorium, Aussie dancer Dianne said: "Posture, I totally agree and I am so thankful to the judges for all their constructive criticism." Comedian Chris joked: "Are you? I'm not!" More on Strictly Come Dancing Dianne laughed and then continued: "We musn't forget that for 20 odd years that Chris's safe space has been down here, so for him to stand up actually makes me quite emotional. "It's a big thing that we've overcome, and you've done so well." Dianne's tearful defence didn't go unnoticed by viewers either as one wrote on social media: "Dianne has made me emotional talking about how much Chris has improved in the competition. You can tell they have the best friendship and love seeing it on the dance floor each week." Another shared: "What Chris and Dianne do week in week out is astonishing!" Most read in News TV Other viewers also defended Chris and Dianne as one raged: "I am livid with Chris and Dianne scores. Strictly is and should be an inclusive and equal show, which is why Chris is there. "Treating him with equity is completely missing. What he and Dianne have achieved is phenomenal." A third said: "Stop judging Chris on the same level as those who can see. "He is INCREDIBLE and Dianne is a genius. That was a bloody 40." The comments come after last week Dianne was moved to tears alongside her father after her parents travelled from Australia to see her perform. The pro's mum and dad, Rina and Mark, were left crying after their daughter's performance as it was revealed i t is the first time in seven years the couple had been able to make it over to the UK to see her compete in the competition. Prior to the performance, in a clip from their rehearsals this week, Dianne and Chris spoke to her parents and how much dance meant to the Australian pro. Mark admitted he didn't know the difference between a lot of the dances, joking: "Nah, I was too busy working paying for lessons!" READ MORE SUN STORIES Acknowledging her incredible efforts for everything she's achieved with Chris, who has been dazzling audiences as the show's first blind contestant, Rina told Dianne: "It just blows me away every single week. "To be here for this amazing moment is pretty special."
Sam Hicks, defense lead Abilene Christian over Northern Arizona 24-0 to extend 1st trip to playoffsABILENE, Texas (AP) — Sam Hicks scored on a 53-yard run in the fourth quarter and finished with 171 yards on the ground to lead Abilene Christian to a 24-0 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday in the first round of the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats (9-4), ranked No. 15 in the FCS coaches poll and seeded 15th, qualified for the playoffs for the first time and will travel to play No. 2 seed and nine-time champion North Dakota State (10-2) on Saturday at the Fargo Dome. The Bison had a first-round bye. Abilene Christian grabbed a 7-0 lead on its second possession when Carson Haggard connected with Trey Cleveland for a 37-yard touchdown that capped a 10-play 97-yard drive. Northern Arizona (8-5), ranked 17th but unseeded for the playoffs after winning five straight to get in, picked off Haggard on the Wildcats' next two possessions but could not turn them into points. NAU went for it on fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line with 9:30 left before halftime, but Jordan Mukes tackled Ty Pennington for a 4-yard loss. That led to a 46-yard field goal by Ritse Vaes and a 10-0 lead at halftime. The score remained the same until Hicks' big run with 10:16 left to play. Haggard passed 6 yards to Blayne Taylor for the final score with 2:16 to go. Haggard completed 23 of 29 passes for 244 yards with three interceptions. Abilene Christian's defense allowed at least 20 points in every game during the regular season and yielded at least 30 six times. The Wildcats lost their season opener to FBS member Texas Tech 52-51 in overtime. Abilene Christian's last shutout came in a 56-0 victory over Lamar on Sept. 25, 2021. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
COLUMBUS, Ga. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the first quarter dividend of $0.58 per share, payable on March 3, 2025 , to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 19, 2025 . This represents a 16.0% increase over the previously declared fourth quarter dividend. Commenting on the announcements, Aflac Incorporated Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Amos said: "I am pleased with the Board's action to increase the first quarter 2025 dividend. We treasure our record of 42 consecutive years of dividend increases, and our dividend track record is supported by the strength of our capital and cash flows. As an insurance company, our primary responsibility is to fulfill the promises we make to our policyholders. At the same time, we are listening to our shareholders and understand the importance of prudent liquidity and capital management. We remain committed to maintaining strong capital ratios on behalf of our policyholders and balance this financial strength with tactical capital deployment." Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL), a Fortune 500 company, has helped provide financial protection and peace of mind for nearly seven decades 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 The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" to encourage companies to provide prospective information, so long as those informational statements are identified as forward-looking and are accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. The company desires to take advantage of these provisions. This document contains cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected herein, and in any other statements made by company officials in communications with the financial community and contained in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Forward-looking statements are not based on historical information and relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Furthermore, forward-looking information is subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. In particular, statements containing words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "goal," "objective," "may," "should," "estimate," "intends," "projects," "will," "assumes," "potential," "target," "outlook" or similar words as well as specific projections of future results, generally qualify as forward-looking. Aflac undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. The company cautions readers that the following factors, in addition to other factors mentioned from time to time, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements: Analyst and investor contact - David A. Young , 706.596.3264 or 800.235.2667 or dyoung@aflac.com Media contact – Ines Gutzmer , 762.207.7601 or igutzmer@aflac.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aflac-incorporated-announces-16-0-increase-in-the-first-quarter-2025-dividend-302320084.html SOURCE Aflac Incorporated
Percentages: FG .448, FT .875. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Facing far-right ultimatum, French finance minister says budget can still be improved PARIS: French Finance Minister Antoine Armand said on Saturday that the 2025 budget could still be improved, but stopped short of giving ground in a standoff with the far right over new concessions. France’s budget deficit has spiralled out of control this year, pressuring French government bonds, although ratings agency Standard & Poor’s gave Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s fragile minority government a rare reprieve late on Friday by leaving its rating steady. Any relief is likely to prove short-lived with both the left and far right threatening to bring Barnier’s government down over the budget, which seeks to squeeze 60 billion euros ($64 billion) in savings through tax hikes and spending cuts. Marine Le Pen’s far right National Rally (RN), whose tacit support Barnier needs to survive a likely no confidence motion, has given him until Monday to accede to her demands to make further changes to the budget. “This government, under his authority, is willing to listen, to have a dialog, to be respectful, to improve this budget,” Armand told journalists. Asked about the showdown with Le Pen, he said: “The only ultimatum really facing the French is that our country gets a budget.” On Thursday, Barnier dropped plans to raise electricity taxes in the budget as the RN had demanded, but it is keeping pressure on the government to hike pensions in line with inflation where the government had hoped to postpone an increase to save money. RN lawmaker Jean-Philippe Tanguy told Les Echos newspaper on Saturday if the bill is not modified the party would back a no-confidence motion. The test could come as soon as Monday if Barnier’s government has to use an aggressive constitutional measure to ram the social security financing legislation through parliament, which will trigger a no-confidence motion. “The government doesn’t seem to want to move (on pensions). We are waiting to see the social security bill on Monday to draw conclusions,” Tanguy said. The RN also wants planned cuts to medication reimbursements by the state to be axed, increased taxes on share buybacks and financial transactions as well as a cut in France’s contribution to the European Union’s budget. The government’s aim to cut the budget deficit next year to 5.0 per cent of economic output from over 6.0 per cent this year is already sliding in the face of costly concessions made to the RN and other parties. Standard & Poor’s said that it expected the deficit at 5.3 per cent next year and said the outlook was unclear after that whether France could keep reducing the deficit to an EU limit of 3.0 per cent as currently planned by 2029. As the RN has firmed up its demands, French debt and stocks have come under pressure in recent days, pushing the risk premium on French government bonds to their highest level in over 12 years. “The absence of a budget (and) political instability would bring a sudden and substantial increase in the financing costs of French debt,” Armand said.AP Trending SummaryBrief at 6:29 p.m. EST
The Ukrainian president said the use of a ballistic missile to hit Dnipro was a “clear and severe escalation in the scale and brutality of this war” and he warned that Russian president Mr Putin would attack or destabilise other countries unless stopped. Mr Putin said the use of the new weapon was in response to the UK and US allowing missiles they have supplied to Ukraine to be used to strike targets in Russia. “In response to the use of American and British long-range weapons on November 21 of this year, the Russian armed forces launched a combined strike on one of the facilities of the Ukrainian defence industry,” Mr Putin said in a televised address. “One of the newest Russian medium-range missile systems was tested in combat conditions, in this case, with a ballistic missile in a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead.” He added: “We consider ourselves entitled to use our weapons against military facilities of those countries that allow their weapons to be used against our facilities.” But Mr Zelensky urged world leaders – his “dear partners” – not to be cowed by Mr Putin’s actions otherwise there will be “endless Russian strikes” and “not just against Ukraine”. “A lack of tough reactions to Russia’s actions sends a message that such behavior is acceptable,” the Ukrainian president said on X, formerly Twitter. “This is what Putin is doing. Putin must feel the cost of his deranged ambitions. “Response is needed. Pressure is needed. Russia must be forced into real peace, which can only be achieved through strength. “Otherwise, there will be endless Russian strikes, threats, and destabilisation-not just against Ukraine.” The UK is believed to have allowed its Storm Shadow missiles to be used by Ukrainian forces within the Kursk region of Russia, while the US has given permission for its ATACMS weapons to be fired at targets in Mr Putin’s country. Mr Putin confirmed Russia has tested the new intermediate-range weapon in an attack on Dnipro in response. The US said the weapon was a new, experimental intermediate-range missile based on Russia’s existing RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. In Westminster, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “My understanding is that it is the first time that Russia has used a ballistic missile in Ukraine with a range of several thousand kilometres.” Defence Secretary John Healey said it was “yet another example of Putin’s recklessness”. He said: “Since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began, Russia has consistently and irresponsibly escalated the conflict while Ukraine continues to fight in self-defence for a democratic future.” The missile’s range far outstrips that of newly authorised US and British-supplied weapons, which can hit targets around 250-300km away. The distance from Moscow to London is around 2,500km, suggesting the range of the new missile could threaten the UK. Mr Healey said the UK knew Russia had been “preparing for months” to fire a new ballistic missile. Downing Street and the Ministry of Defence have repeatedly declined to comment publicly on Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow. “It risks both operational security and in the end the only one that benefits from such a public debate is President Putin,” Mr Healey told MPs. The head of the UK’s armed forces, Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, met Mr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss the war on Thursday. Mr Zelensky said: “We discussed defence co-operation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom, focusing on developing and enhancing the technological capabilities of the armed forces of Ukraine. “Particular attention was given to Ukraine’s current military needs and the continued support from our partners.”
Selfridges is selling Kate Middleton and Prince William baubles for £40 each The upmarket department store is selling a range of regal baubles this yuletide Read More: The truth behind viral Taylor Swift voting video that fooled Internet By JO TWEEDY FOR MAILONLINE Published: 11:42, 8 December 2024 | Updated: 11:49, 8 December 2024 e-mail View comments Many British households will be busy decking the halls this weekend, with the countdown to Christmas well and truly underway. And for those fancying adding a regal touch to their tree this year , upmarket store Selfridges has just the thing. The department store is selling baubles in the image of favourite royals - or at least that's the idea. For the princely sum of £40, plus a £5.95 delivery fee if you're buying online, you can snap up the glass baubles of Kate Middleton , Prince William and the King, as well as the late Queen Elizabeth II . While there are no Queen Camilla baubles being sold by the historic London store, a little research online reveals that a tree adornment of the King's wife can be bought elsewhere for just £18 at Christmasimaginarium.com. The website also has the Kate, William and King Charles baubles in stock, at less than half the price of Selfridges, The site describes the Princess of Wales' trinket as: 'A stunning depiction of Her Royal Highness Princess "Kate" this piece is sure to add a hint of regal sophistication to your Christmas decor, that is sure to be the talking point of all who see it.' The yuletide adornments measure around 12-13cm in height and are made of coloured glass. A very regal Christmas: A glass bauble of Prince William is selling at Selfridges for £40 A glass trinket depicting the Princess of Wales in a formal gown and tiara is also amongst the baubles being sold by Selfridges While Prince William's thinning thatch is given new life with a showering of glitter, his wife is wearing a white gown and tiara, with glittering epaulettes. The King, meanwhile, is seen in his full Coronation Day outfit. Celebrity baubles are increasingly popular as fans are keen to put their idols on their trees alongside more traditional decorations. Selfridges released a Taylor Swift Eras Tour Christmas tree bauble set last month. Swiftie Florence Goodrham, from London , took to her TikTok to showcase the festive sparkly decorations, which range from £40 to £16. With the pop star on the last leg of the Eras tour, some fans have considered decorating their whole tree with the ornaments for 'Swiftmas'. Florence, shared a clip showcasing all the Taylor-themed decorations, including an ornament of Taylor Swift in her sparkling Midnights playsuit for a pricey £40 . She captioned the video, which racked up nearly 300,000 views: 'I could not believe this table, it was begging me to take everything home and make a Taylor Swift Christmas tree.' The Prince has been given a smattering of glitter on his hair, meanwhile Kate has a full tiara and diamond earrings A Monarch fir your tree! Selfridges is also selling a depiction of the King on Coronation Day While Camilla's bauble isn't available at Selfridges, it can be snapped up at Christmasimaginarium.com for £18 And those wishing to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth will also find a bauble in Selfridges As well as the American singer hanging on your tree, you can also get a pink and white 'Swiftie' decoration for more reasonable £26. Some of the other decorations relate to Taylor's famous song lyrics or her personal brand. Everyone knows Taylors love for her cats Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin, so there is also an adorable kitty decoration. Meanwhile a crystal-embellished glass cherry decoration for £26 gives a hint to her Blank Space lyrics 'cherry lips, crystal skies'. A pink disco ball represents the song Mirrorball from her Folklore album and a rainbow flag for £16 represents her Lover song You Need to Calm Down. There is also a mini piano ornament for the tree and an engagement ring in a box - both representing her Evermore era and the hit song 'Champagne Problems.' Florence also spotted a silver cowboy hat - a nod to Taylor's first album, and a boombox for her Shake It Off video. Meanwhile, a diamond-encrusted pink guitar is also on offer to represent her Lover guitar from the Eras tour and even a skateboard to symbolise James - a character form the song Betty. Taylor Swift fans are rushing to Selfridges as the brand launch Eras Tour Christmas tree baubles Swiftie Florence Goodrham, from London , took to her TikTok to showcase the festive sparkly decorations which range from £16 to £40 With the pop star on the last leg of the Eras tour, some fans have considered decorating their whole tree with the ornaments for 'Swiftmas' Meanwhile, a diamond-encrusted pink guitar is also on offer to represent her Lover guitar from the Eras tour Florence also spotted a silver cowboy hat - a nod to Taylor's first album, and a boombox for her Shake It Off video Everyone knows Taylor's love for her cats Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin, so there is also an adorable kitty decoration A pink disco ball represents the song Mirrorball from her Folklore album and a rainbow flag represents her Lover song You Need To Calm Down Swifties on TikTok were very excited about the Christmas tree decorations but some thought they were too expensive However, some claimed the ornaments were 'obscenely expensive' and many couldn't justify paying £40 for one ornament. One person said: 'Bought the Swiftie ornament during my last trip but it seems like I need to go back (£40 is obscene though even as a Christmas ornament connoisseur)' Another said: 'I nearly bought the swiftie one the other month but it’s like £26!!!' One excited Swiftie said: 'I'm already on my way.' A fourth said: 'I got a taylor ornament like that in NYC macy’s! for 20 dollars!' And someone else joked: 'I mean, if my toddler wasn’t gonna pull them all off within the first 3 seconds I’d be buying them all.' London TikTok Kate Middleton Prince William Share or comment on this article: Selfridges is selling Kate Middleton and Prince William baubles for £40 each e-mail Add commentKavena Shipanga: Namibia’s political landscape: A triumph of stability over opposition discord
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he would sign an executive order imposing a 25 percent tariff on all products coming in to the United States from Mexico and Canada. "On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Trump said the tariffs would remain in place until the two countries clamp down on drugs, particularly fentanyl, and migrants crossing the border illegally.If you're buzzing to get cracking with the Christmas pressies or just need to stock up the booze cabinet, Amazon's Black Friday sale has got you covered. Amazon is serving up a humongous 1.5L bottle of - that's down from £53.20. This legendary Irish nectar, famed for being triple distilled, delivers one smooth sip after another and has matured for at least four years. Whether you want to drink it neat, chuck it over rocks, or mix it into cocktails like an old fashioned, this massive bottle will sort you out for any festive events. Customers on Amazon can't get enough of , issuing an average score of 4.7 out of 5 based on 138 reviews. "You can not do wrong with this beautiful tasting whisky with a lovely aroma and smooth as silk and for the price when on offer this is a marvellous drink, best drunk neat with a little ice," raved one buyer. Another described it as a "great whisky" adding, "Love the taste of this Irish beauty.", reports . A third simply put it, "Just what the doctor ordered". While Amazon is typically flooded with positive reviews, a few more critical comments can be found on Sainsbury's site, where a 70cl whisky bottle retails for £25. One customer remarked, "Not bad for cocktails, but don't like it with ice. Smooth and oaky," while another noted a "hint of bitterness" in the drink. If you're pondering over a gift, Marks and Spencer offers the elegantly packaged Collection Islay Single Malt Whisky Gift for £50. Alternatively, if you have a preference for Irish whisky, the Bushmills 10 Year Old Irish Malt Whisky is available at Sainsbury's for £37.
BENSALEM, Pa. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against WM Technology, Inc. ("WM Technology" or the "Company") MAPS . Class Period: May 25, 2021 – September 24, 2024 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 16, 2024 Investors suffering losses on their WM Technology investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 215-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com . The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company, in allowing a key financial metric to be manipulated, did not maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting; and (2) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire , of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith , 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com , or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com . This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Contacts Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Howard G. Smith, Esquire 215-638-4847 howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com www.howardsmithlaw.com View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/maps-investors-have-opportunity-to-lead-wm-technology-inc-securities-fraud-lawsuit-302319954.html SOURCE Law Offices of Howard G. Smith © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
For the College Football Playoff, it’s one last dress rehearsal. It’s also one last chance to see just how much the selection committee loves the Southeastern Conference. The best gauge when the second-to-last rankings come out Tuesday night will be whether Miami, which suffered its second loss of the season over the weekend, is placed behind any or all three SEC teams with three losses — Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina — all of which are coming off wins. After a 42-38 loss to Syracuse that cost Miami a spot in the ACC title game, coach Mario Cristobal emphasized the nature of his team’s two losses — both by less than one touchdown — and said “that makes us one of the better teams in the country.” He wasn’t the only one lobbying to make the 12-team field, which is eight teams larger than it has been. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin went to social media and emptied out the stats book, pointing out a flurry of numbers that he says favor the Rebels over the other SEC teams (without mentioning Miami at all). Not surprisingly, Shane Beamer of South Carolina and Kalen DeBoer of Alabama were pushing for their teams, too. Part of any argument on the behalf of the SEC leans on its teams simply playing tougher schedules because of the opponents in their own conference. That argument has one hole. Texas, which has only one loss and has been the highest ranked SEC team since Nov. 12, owns the 32nd toughest strength of schedule — the worst among all 16 SEC teams (but still 22 spots higher than Miami). Warde Manuel, the chair of the selection committee, has been asked every question in every way over the past month, all of which boil down to this: What is the committee looking for in setting the CFP rankings and, coming up on Sunday, the bracket? Though he has brought up strength of schedule more than most factors, he has also been noncommittal when reporters have tried to nail him down on specifics, offering observations like: “We value winning.” And: “If it was just about strength of schedule, we wouldn’t be needed.” And this: “What we’ve been asked to do is to judge and to look at how teams are playing against the competition that they have and to rank them accordingly to how we see it.” All of which makes a great case for another measure the selection committee can use: the completely subjective “eye test,” which is essentially what poll voters used for decades before number crunching and analytics supposedly turned the task of picking national-title candidates into a more scientific process. While Miami and the ACC wait to see where they stand, the Big 12 is having a moment of its own. Nobody there is happy with the prospect of a single bid that could very well not even include a bye, which go to the four top-ranked conference champions regardless of their overall CFP ranking. One of those free passes to the quarterfinals could belong to Boise State of the Mountain West instead of the winner of Saturday’s Big 12 title game between Arizona State and Iowa State. It was the coach of another Big 12 team, Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire, who gave the most impassioned plea for his conference while also questioning the SEC, which has six teams arguing for spots in the 12-team field. “We need to quit looking at what patch, what the logo says on your jersey, what conference you’re from,” he said. “Look at the tape. I know some of the guys on (the committee). I’m shocked that some of the old football coaches who know what they’re looking at are not having more influence.” There are four former coaches on the 13-person selection committee. Because this is a new format with billions at stake, and because the SEC and Big Ten wield more power under this new arrangement, a lot of people from a lot of conferences are anxious. Yes, some deserving teams will get snubbed or overlooked and not everyone will walk away from Sunday’s bracket reveal believing this is a perfect system. But there are a few scenarios this week that could trigger more than just your day-after bellyaching: MOUNTAIN WEST: A UNLV win over Boise State would bring a team in the deep teens into the tournament, and also rekindle a story about everything that’s wrong with the NIL era: The September departure of Rebels QB Matthew Sluka. SEC: A loss to Texas by Georgia would be its third and would test just how much the committee values teams that play in conference title games. Remember, Alabama (9-3) beat Georgia in September. SEC II: A Texas loss to the Dawgs would give the Longhorns two L’s to the same team — the only team they’ve played with a Football Power Index (ESPN’s metric) in the top 15. ACC: Clemson beating SMU would put the Mustangs on alert for getting passed over, but at least they had their chance. BIG TEN: A Penn State win over Oregon would leave us with no undefeated team in the bracket, no real favorite in the tournament and would put the front-running Ducks in position to need a first-round win to possibly earn a rematch with well-rested Boise State (remember the 37-34 nailbiter in September?). Huh? Get local news delivered to your inbox!Late Surge Lifts York Past Mount Marty MenAs the Boston Red Sox , in the first full month of the MLB offseason, look for options to fill some of their biggest holes before the start of the 2025 season, a new name has been linked to the club. According to MLB Insider Michael Rodriguez, Boston has shown interest in former Oakland Athletics reliever Dany Jimenez. "Dany Jimenez has attracted the attention of several teams in the market, including Atlanta, Boston, and others," Rodriguez wrote on social media (transcribed). "Throughout his career, Jimenez has recorded an ERA of 3.93 playing for the San Francisco and Oakland teams. Currently, he is competing with the team #Licey in the Dominican Republic Winter Baseball League. #DanyJimenez" Jimenez, 30, signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015 and after the 2019 season, he was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the Rule 5 draft. He made his debut with the team the following year. After 2020, the Athletics selected Jimenez in the Rule 5 draft and signed a minor league deal with the club after the 2021 season. Over the last three seasons with Oakland, Jimenez has posted a 3.89 ERA and a 1.272 WHIP in 83 1/3 innings over 84 appearances. Last year was his worst in the majors thus far, as he recorded a 4.91 ERA and a 1.558 WHIP in 25 2/3 innings. Boston needs to revamp their bullpen in the next few months, and the duo of chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and pitching coach Andrew Bailey could target Jimenez as a player who could benefit from working in their system. MORE RED SOX NEWS Latest Juan Soto report is good news for Boston Red Sox projected trade offer for All-Star starter is expensive MLB insider believes Red Sox could acquire TWO top pitchers Red Sox lose LHP on waivers to AL Central club