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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EZ LYNK, a leader in connected vehicle technologies, today announced that its Electronic Logging Device (ELD) technology received certification for compliance with Canada's ELD mandate . Already certified in the United States, EZ LYNK ensures that drivers and fleets operating in Canada or traveling cross-border can rely on the company's ELD technology to meet regulatory requirements while enhancing operational efficiency. EZ LYNK's ELD technology is designed with both drivers and fleet managers in mind, offering an intuitive and feature-rich solution to ensure compliance and simplify day-to-day operations. Key benefits include: FMCSA and CCMTA Compliant – EZ LYNK's ELD meets the stringent requirements set by the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA). HOS Rules – Fleet-wide logging for Hours of Service (HOS) rules is seamless across the United States and Canada, featuring easy-to-use driver logging tools. Driver Logs – Drivers can conveniently document their hours using the EZ LYNK® ELD App . During inspections, logs can be presented on-screen or transferred electronically. Fleet managers can access driver logs and reports, supporting multiple and team drivers on one device. Access Documents Anywhere – Drivers and fleet managers can easily photograph and upload receipts, shipping documents, inspection reports, citations, and more to the secure EZ LYNK® Cloud, organizing them by driver or daily logs. In-App Chat – Fleet managers can conveniently communicate with drivers via an in-app chat feature, improving real-time coordination and support. Scan Tool – Drivers, fleet managers and mechanics can remotely access a vehicle's on-board diagnostic system reducing unnecessary expenses by ensuring the vehicle is always operating as it should without having to bring the vehicle into a repair facility. "This certification is a testament to our commitment to deliver innovative and compliant solutions that simplify the lives of drivers and fleet managers," said Brad Gintz, co-founder and CEO at EZ LYNK. "Our ELD not only meets the highest regulatory standards in both the U.S. and Canada but also provides unmatched functionality to help users focus on what they do best—keeping their operations running smoothly." Beyond compliance, EZ LYNK's ELD integrates seamlessly with the company's broader platform, where they can access additional EZ LYNK applications and tools. This includes the Auto Agent ® App , which provides real-time insights into critical vehicle sensor data, allowing users to monitor the health and status of their vehicles. With integrated, adjustable alarms, drivers and fleet managers are alerted if parameters fall out of range, ensuring issues are addressed before they become costly problems. By consolidating compliance tools with robust data capabilities, EZ LYNK delivers a truly unified solution for drivers and fleets, enhancing performance, safety, and operational efficiency. For more information about EZ LYNK's certified ELD and its suite of connected solutions, visit https://ezlynk.com/ . About EZ LYNK EZ LYNK is a leading provider of advanced connected vehicle technologies, revolutionizing how drivers and technicians interact with automotive technology. With its innovative cloud-based platform, EZ LYNK simplifies real-time vehicle diagnostics and software updates, empowering users to optimize vehicle performance and maintenance by keeping you and your vehicle maintenance professionals connected. Trusted by a global network of users, from individual drivers to professional mechanics, EZ LYNK is committed to enhancing connectivity. For more information, visit www.ezlynk.com . © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
By SHAWN CHEN NEW YORK (AP) — It’s time for the holidays, which means robust family conversations and seemingly never-ending courses of food. But for the more tech-savvy among us, the journey home could also mean we’ll be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family members. And with generative AI being used to supercharge some major cyber scams this year, it’s also a good time to teach and not just fix. Here are some tips on how to manage your tech encounters this holiday season : Whether it’s Windows , macOS , iOS or Android , simply keeping your operating system and apps up-to-date will help protect your family’s computers and devices against a surprising number of security threats, such as malware, viruses and exploits. Most operating systems, especially those for mobile devices and their app stores, typically have auto-updates turned on by default. Be sure to double-check the device to make sure it has enough storage space to carry out the update. (More on this below.) Keeping apps updated may also reduce the number of “Why isn’t this app working?” type of questions from your relatives. Chances are someone in your family is going to have a completely full mobile device. So full, in fact, that they can no longer update their phone or tablet without having to purge something first. There are many approaches to freeing up space. Here are a few you can easily take without having to triage data or apps. — Use the cloud to back up media: iPhone users can free up space occupied by songs and pictures by storing them on iCloud . Android users can use the Google Photos app to back up and store their photos on their user space. — Clear browsing data: Each major browser has an option to clear its data cache — cookies, search and download histories, autofill forms, site settings, sign-in data and so on. Over time, these bits take up a significant amount of storage space on mobile devices and home computers. So cleaning caches out periodically helps free up space and, in some cases, improves system performance. According to some admittedly unscientific studies, the average person has hundreds of passwords. That’s a lot to remember. So as you help your relatives reset some of theirs, you may be tempted to recycle some to keep things simple for them. But that’s one of the bad password habits that cybersecurity experts warn against. Instead, try introducing your forgetful family member to a password manager . They’re useful tools for simplifying and keeping track of logins. And if you want to impress a more tech-savvy cousin or auntie, you could suggest switching to a more secure digital authentication method: passkeys . As scammers find new ways to steal money and personal information, you and your family should be more vigilant about who to trust. Artificial intelligence and other technologies are giving bad actors craftier tools to work with online. Related Articles National News | The next census will gather more racial, ethnic information National News | As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows National News | NASA’s stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to go National News | GivingTuesday estimates $3.6B was donated this year, an increase from 2023 National News | Digging resumes in the search for a woman in a Pennsylvania sinkhole A quick way to remember what to do when you think you’re getting scammed is to think about the three S’s, said Alissa Abdullah, also known as Dr. Jay, Mastercard’s deputy chief security officer “Stay suspicious, stop for a second (and think about it) and stay protected,” she said. Simply being aware of typical scams can help, experts say. Robocalls frequently target vulnerable individuals like seniors, people with disabilities, and people with debt. So-called romance scams target lonely and isolated individuals. Quiz scams target those who spend a lot of time on social media. Check our AP guide on the latest scams and what to do when you’re victimized. Home internet speeds are getting faster, so you want to make sure your family members are getting a high-speed connection if they’ve paid for one. Run a broadband speed test on your home network if they’re still rocking an aging modem and router.NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russian attack with hypersonic missile
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Monument Health learned on Monday that as many as 26,000 of its patients may have been affected when a financial services vendor was hacked earlier this year. The comany, Change Healthcare (CHC), was the target of a ransomware attack in February 2024, which compromised the protected health information of at least 100 million people. This is the largest known breach of protected health information at a HIPAA-regulated entity. CHC is a healthcare technology company that connects patients, providers and payers in the U.S. healthcare system. The company informed Monument Health on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, that some of its patients were impacted. CHC is sending notices via mail to patients whose information was affected. If you are among the patients affected, you will be contacted by CHC. The company advises affected patients to monitor their credit reports and account information and to check for unfamiliar activity. If suspicious activity is observed, affected individuals should promptly contact the institution at which the account is maintained. CHC is offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to anyone - regardless if they were directly impacted by the breach. If you have questions, you may call the CHC dedicated assistance line at: 1-866-262-5342. For more information please read the notice by CHC here: https://www.changehealthcare.com/hipaa-substitute-notice.html .
A new commercial arrangement between Geotab and Logmaster combines Geotab’s world-leading telematics solutions with Logmaster’s best in class compliance technology in Australia SYDNEY , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Geotab Australia Pty Ltd. (“Geotab”) and Logmaster Trading Pty. Ltd. (“Logmaster”) are proud to announce that they have entered into a commercial agreement, which will offer the Australian trucking industry with enhanced telematics and compliance capabilities. This agreement combines Geotab’s world-leading telematics with Logmaster’s Electronic Work Diary (EWD) and fatigue compliance automation solutions. It enables Geotab to offer Logmaster subscriptions in a more seamless manner, making EWDs more accessible and empowering heavy vehicle businesses with the tools they need to stay competitive and compliant. Many trucking businesses manually reconcile driver logbook records, telematics data, and schedules to ensure compliance – a time-intensive process that leaves room for human error, potentially compromising driver safety and fleet productivity. Under this new agreement, users of Geotab’s services in Australia can now purchase subscriptions to Logmaster’s solutions that improve driver safety, efficiency and compliance. The combination of Geotab and Logmaster’s solutions allows for: “Logmaster’s reputation in the Australian compliance world is in a class of its own. This commercial agreement enables us to strengthen our relationship with Logmaster and our commercial offerings in Australia . We believe this relationship is only going to get better and that the result will be a world-class product for Australian customers. Looking ahead, both companies are exploring further integration possibilities to further enhance the customer experience,” said Sean Killen , Geotab’s Vice President for Australia and New Zealand . “Our agreement with Geotab aligns perfectly with Logmaster’s mission to provide Australian truck and bus companies with unmatched tools for compliance, efficiency and safety,” said Josh Saunders , Logmaster’s Managing Director. “This agreement brings an incredible opportunity to offer a deeply-integrated solution that directly addresses the growing need for digital compliance and operational insights in the heavy transport industry. Together, we’re delivering on expectations to shape the future of transport compliance in Australia , making it safer and more efficient than ever before.” About Logmaster Logmaster is Australia’s leader in Electronic Work Diaries (EWD) and fatigue compliance automation, serving the heavy transport industry with digital solutions that improve compliance, productivity, and safety with innovative tools like smart alerts and minute-by-minute logbook precision. About Geotab Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, providing data-driven insights that help businesses and communities increase efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Geotab’s telematics solutions allow fleet managers worldwide to optimize operations, reduce environmental impact, and achieve greater productivity. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/geotab-and-logmaster-collaborate-to-transform-australian-trucking-302326774.html SOURCE GeotabJimmy Carter, 39th US president, Nobel winner, dies at 100OrthAlign, Inc. Announces First Cases Using Lantern® Hip; The Next Evolution in Total Hip Replacement Technology.
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as the market posted its fifth straight gain and the Dow Jones Industrial Average notched another record high. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%. The benchmark index’s 1.7% gain for the week erased most of its loss from last week. The Dow rose 1% as it nudged past its most recent high set last week, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Markets have been volatile over the last few weeks, losing ground in the runup to elections in November, then surging following Donald Trump's victory, before falling again. The S&P 500 has been steadily rising throughout this week to within close range of its record. It's now within about 0.5% of its all-time high set last week. “Overall, market behavior has normalized following an intense few weeks,” said Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide, in a statement. Several retailers jumped after giving Wall Street encouraging financial updates. Gap soared 12.8% after handily beating analysts' third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, while raising its own revenue forecast for the year. Discount retailer Ross Stores rose 2.2% after raising its earnings forecast for the year. EchoStar fell 2.8% after DirecTV called off its purchase of that company's Dish Network unit. Smaller company stocks had some of the biggest gains. The Russell 2000 index rose 1.8%. A majority of stocks in the S&P 500 gained ground, but those gains were kept in check by slumps for several big technology companies. Nvidia fell 3.2%. Its pricey valuation makes it among the heaviest influences on whether the broader market gains or loses ground. The company has grown into a nearly $3.6 trillion behemoth because of demand for its chips used in artificial-intelligence technology. Intuit, which makes TurboTax and other accounting software, fell 5.7%. It gave investors a quarterly earnings forecast that fell short of analysts’ expectations. Facebook owner Meta Platforms fell 0.7% following a decision by the Supreme Court to allow a multibillion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit to proceed against the company. It stems from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm. All told, the S&P 500 rose 20.63 points to 5,969.34. The Dow climbed 426.16 points to 44,296.51, and the Nasdaq picked up 42.65 points to close at 2,406.67. European markets closed mostly higher and Asian markets ended mixed. Crude oil prices rose. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.41% from 4.42% late Thursday. In the crypto market, bitcoin hovered around $99,000, according to CoinDesk. It has more than doubled this year and first surpassed the $99,000 level on Thursday. Retailers remained a big focus for investors this week amid close scrutiny on consumer spending habits headed into the holiday shopping season. Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, reported a quarter of strong sales and gave investors an encouraging financial forecast. Target, though, reported weaker earnings than analysts' expected and its forecast disappointed Wall Street. Consumer spending has fueled economic growth, despite a persistent squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. Inflation has been easing and the Federal Reserve has started trimming its benchmark interest rates. That is likely to help relieve pressure on consumers, but any major shift in spending could prompt the Fed to reassess its path ahead on interest rates. Also, any big reversals on the rate of inflation could curtail spending. Consumer sentiment remains strong, according to the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index. It revised its latest figure for November to 71.8 from an initial reading of 73 earlier this month, though economists expected a slight increase. It's still up from 70.5 in October. The survey also showed that consumers' inflation expectations for the year ahead fell slightly to 2.6%, which is the lowest reading since December of 2020. Wall Street will get another update on how consumers feel when the business group The Conference Board releases its monthly consumer confidence survey on Tuesday. A key inflation update will come on Wednesday when the U.S. releases its October personal consumption expenditures index. The PCE is the Fed's preferred measure of inflation and this will be the last PCE reading prior to the central bank's meeting in December.Washington maintains stand on Pakistan's missile programme restrictions
Our benchmark showed that not enough companies are acting on this crisis. Pressure on fresh water is at an all-time high, and climate risks are intensifying these challenges. This year, many industries across the economy experienced negative financial impacts due to extreme droughts and flooding—from higher crop prices to disruptions in the global supply chain for microchips . These risks pose financial threats to investment portfolios, business operations, and the long-term stability of markets. By 2050, climate-driven water challenges and surging demand for water could slash GDP by 15% in some countries, according to a recent report by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water. But companies and investors can help avert these looming threats by acting with ambition and urgency. For the past two years, investors have been supporting large companies to more responsibly manage water through the Valuing Water Finance Initiative, a global effort where investors are working with companies in their efforts to adopt and strengthen water management practices that safeguard the long-term health of their business and protect shareholder value. By aligning their business strategies with key principles for responsible water use—including protecting water quantity and quality and fresh water for ecosystems and communities—companies can accelerate their progress toward minimizing financial risks in the face of growing water scarcity and pollution. But to do this, they need to bridge significant gaps, including the following: Tackling water risk in supply chains For many sectors, supply chains account for the vast majority of the water companies use. Companies that understand where water risks in their supply chains have the most impact on their business can get to work on solutions. These can include policies to buy ingredients and raw materials from suppliers that use more sustainable water management practices. Engaging with suppliers—providing education, technical support, and incentives to use water more efficiently and reduce pollution—get companies closer to making progress on addressing water risk. While some companies are disclosing water risks in their supply chains, Ceres’ first benchmark of corporate water practices—developed using public disclosures—revealed most companies’ disclosures and water stewardship targets focus on their direct operations. But investors are working with companies on expanding action to assess and tackle water risk in their supply chains. Consider that Domino’s Pizza—the largest pizza chain in the world—is now assessing water risk in its supply chain and disclosing how it will use the information to prioritize solutions. Another example is McDonald's Corp, which this spring said it would lay out a timeline for developing a strategy addressing its impact on water scarcity in water stressed areas. Cutting water pollution Industry, which needs clean water to produce food, energy, and manufactured goods, has an outsized impact on clean water supplies. In addition to running the risk of not having enough clean water to operate, companies that pollute water risk fines, penalties, clean-up costs, and reputational damage. Yet, as our benchmark found, many companies are largely overlooking water quality when setting goals for addressing water risk. To close this gap, some companies are conducting and using risk assessments to see which watersheds are threatened by poor water quality and setting targets to reduce their water quality impacts in these areas of their direct operations and supply chains. Companies leading the way are also reporting how they are preventing release of industry “pollutants of concern” or contaminants such as pesticides and fertilizers, dyes and pigments, heavy metals, and chemicals including PFAs and BPA—into water supplies. Protecting freshwater ecosystems The economic value of water and freshwater ecosystems is immense: about $58 trillion annually , equivalent to 60% of global GDP. Water and ecosystems are inextricably linked. Ecosystems that need water to thrive also help filter and store water supplies that companies and communities need. Ecosystems help provide water to grow commodities like rice, grains, and cotton, as well as the water needed to manufacture key components, such as semiconductors, to power data centers that support artificial intelligence. But freshwater ecosystems are in a downward spiral, and our benchmark showed that not enough companies are acting on this crisis. Companies making progress are—again— evaluating their risks due to impacts and dependencies on ecosystems and setting ecosystem protection or restoration targets. With each passing year, the potential for water stress to disrupt business and economic stability grows clearer. Our next benchmark slated for release next fall will see how companies are evolving and expanding solutions—taking advantage of leading industry practices, working with peers and stakeholders, and ensuring boards and senior management are involved in these efforts toward a more water-resilient economy.
Enterprise senior Lee Lott visited several college softball programs in recent months in a quest to find her future home in the sport. One stood out above the others to her – the University of West Alabama, located in Livingston. The Wildcats' outfielder has signed to play for the Tigers’ softball program. “I had other offers, but this one stood out to me,” Lott said minutes before a signing ceremony on Monday outside the Enterprise High School Performance Arts Center (PAC). “I knew I wanted to go there from the start. “It just stuck out to me. Ever since my visit, that (school) is all I can think about. I just love it.” Lott said UWA “stuck out” to her mainly because of the friendliness of the coaches and players. “The coaches are awesome and when we went to the camps, the girls (players) who help run it were great,” Lott said. “It just felt like a family there.” Lee Lott is shown during the signing ceremony at Enterprise High School on Monday. Enterprise head coach Kate Stump said Lott has been a valuable player both offensively and defensively for the Wildcats the past two seasons. The Wildcat head coach adds Lott will be counted on for big production this upcoming season. “She is a really good outfielder,” Stump said. “She gets great reads. Offensively, she is a power hitter. When she puts the ball in play, there is a good chance it is going to be a double or a home run. “Having her offensive ability for our team is going to be crucial, especially in her senior year. We are going to look to her to kind of fill some roles in RBI situations. Definitely, offensively is where she shines.” Lott batted in the four through six spots in the lineup during her previous two seasons. She has delivered a career .312 batting average with 15 doubles, four home runs and 43 runs batted in over 75 games. She also drew 20 walks and scored 37 runs during her sophomore and junior years. While she has power on offense, Lott feels defense is another strong part of her game, especially in anticipating plays from her outfield position. “My on-field IQ is pretty good, and I am good about thinking where the play is (the throw back in) before the ball is hit to me,” Lott said. Lott said another strength of hers is the ability to help keep her teammates upbeat at all times. “I feel I am a good encourager,” Lott said. Stump said Lott is indeed a valuable teammate and is a role model for Enterprise players. “One thing about Lee is she is a good all-around kid,” Stump said. “She is a coach’s dream to have in the program. She will always do what you ask her to do to the best of her abilities and give 110 percent. She is always a good teammate.” Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox!El presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, sube al escenario para pronunciar un discurso en los FOX Nation Patriot Awards, el 5 de diciembre de 2024, en Greenvale, Nueva York. (AP Foto/Heather Khalifa) FILE – Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event, Sept. 27, 2024 in Walker, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) FILE – Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at First Horizon Coliseum, Nov. 2, 2024, in Greensboro, NC. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) FILE – Mehmet Oz visits the AW Driving School & License Testing Center in Allentown, Pa., Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) FILE – Former Rep. Doug Collins speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) El presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, sube al escenario para pronunciar un discurso en los FOX Nation Patriot Awards, el 5 de diciembre de 2024, en Greenvale, Nueva York. (AP Foto/Heather Khalifa) CHICAGO (AP) — As begins to take shape, those on both sides of the abortion debate are watching closely for clues about how his picks might affect reproductive rights policy in the . offer a preview of how his administration could handle abortion after he repeatedly on the campaign trail. He attempted to distance himself from anti-abortion allies by deferring to states on abortion policy, even while boasting about nominating three Supreme Court justices who helped strike down the constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for half a century. In an NBC News interview that aired Sunday, Trump said he doesn’t plan to restrict medication abortion but also seemed to leave the door open, saying “things change.” “Things do change, but I don’t think it’s going to change at all,” he said. The of his , including nominations to lead health agencies, the Justice Department and event the Department of Veterans Affairs, has garnered mixed — but generally positive — reactions from anti-abortion groups. Abortion law experts said Trump’s decision to include fewer candidates with deep ties to the anti-abortion movement could indicate that abortion will not be a priority for Trump’s administration. “It almost seems to suggest that President Trump might be focusing his administration in other directions,” said Greer Donley, an associate law professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Karen Stone, vice president of public policy at , said while many of the nominees have “extensive records against reproductive health care,” some do not. She cautioned against making assumptions based on Trump’s initial cabinet selections. Still, many abortion rights groups are wary, in part because many of the nominees hold strong anti-abortion views even if they do not have direct ties to anti-abortion activists. They’re concerned that an administration filled with top-level officials who are personally opposed to abortion could take steps to restrict access to the procedure and funding. After Trump’s ambiguity about abortion during his campaign, “there’s still a lot we don’t know about what policy is going to look like,” said Mary Ruth Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California, Davis School of Law. That approach may be revealed as the staffs within key departments are announced. Trump he would nominate anti-vaccine activist to lead the Health and Human Services Department, which anti-abortion forces have long targeted as central to curtailing abortion rights nationwide. Yet Kennedy shifted on the issue during his own presidential campaign. In campaign videos, Kennedy said he until , which doctors say is sometime after 21 weeks, although there is no defined timeframe. But he also “every abortion is a tragedy” and a national ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy, a stance he quickly walked back. The head of Health and Human Services oversees Title X funding for a host of family planning services and has sweeping authority over agencies that directly affect abortion access, including the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The role is especially vital amid legal battles over a federal law known as EMTALA, which President administration has argued requires emergency abortion access nationwide, and FDA approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. Mini Timmaraju, president of the national abortion rights organization Reproductive Freedom for All, called Kennedy an “unfit, unqualified extremist who cannot be trusted to protect the health, safety and reproductive freedom of American families.” His potential nomination also has caused waves in the anti-abortion movement. Former Vice President , a staunch abortion opponent, urged the Senate to reject Kennedy’s nomination. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the national anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, said the group had its own concerns about Kennedy. “There’s no question that we need a pro-life HHS secretary,” she said. Fox News correspondent is Trump’s pick to lead the FDA, which plays a critical role in access to medication abortion and contraception. Abortion rights groups have accused him of sharing misinformation about abortion on air. , a staunch anti-abortion conservative, has been nominated for director of the Office of Management and Budget. Vought was a key architect of , a right-wing blueprint for running the federal government. Among other actions to limit reproductive rights, it calls for eliminating access to medication abortion nationwide, cutting Medicaid funding for abortion and restricting access to contraceptive care, especially long-acting reversible contraceptives such as IUD’s. Despite distancing himself from the conservative manifesto on the campaign trail, Trump is with people who played central roles in developing Project 2025. Trump acknowledged that drafters of the report would be part of his incoming administration during the Sunday interview with NBC News, saying “Many of those things I happen to agree with.” “These cabinet appointments all confirm that Project 2025 was in fact the blueprint all along, and the alarm we saw about it was warranted,” said Amy Williams Navarro, director of government relations for Reproductive Freedom for All. , Trump’s choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is a who has been accused of dubious medical treatments and products. He voiced contradictory abortion views during his in 2022. Oz has described himself as praised the Supreme Court decision , claimed and referred to abortion as But he also has Trump’s states-rights approach, arguing the federal government should not be involved in abortion decisions. “I want women, doctors, local political leaders, letting the democracy that’s always allowed our nation to thrive to put the best ideas forward so states can decide for themselves,” he said during a Senate debate two years ago. An array of reproductive rights groups opposed his Senate run. As CMS administrator, Oz would be in a key position to determine Medicaid coverage for family planning services and investigate potential EMTALA violations. As Florida’s attorney general, defended abortion restrictions, including a 24-hour waiting period. Now she’s Trump’s . Her nomination is being celebrated by abortion opponents but denounced by abortion rights groups concerned she may revive the , an anti-vice law passed by Congress in 1873 that, among other things, bans mailing of medication or instruments used in abortion. An anti-abortion and anti-vaccine former Florida congressman, has been chosen to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which collects and monitors abortion data across the country. Former Republican congressman is Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs amid a over and funding for troops and veterans. Collins voted consistently to restrict funding and access to abortion and celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade. “This is a team that the pro-life movement can work with,” said Kristin Hawkins, president of the national anti-abortion organization Students for Life.
NEW YORK , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") is clarifying the float-adjusted liquidity ratio (FALR) eligibility criteria used in the S&P U.S. Indices and Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Indices Methodologies. No constituent changes for any U.S. companies currently in the S&P Composite 1500 indices or Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market indices will occur, as this simply clarifies and provides more transparency to the existing FALR rule. Current Updated A float-adjusted liquidity ratio (FALR), defined as the annual dollar value traded divided by the float-adjusted market capitalization (FMC), is used to measure liquidity. Using composite pricing and U.S. consolidated volume (excluding dark pools), annual dollar value traded is defined as the average closing price multiplied by the historical volume over the 365 calendar days prior to the evaluation date. A float-adjusted liquidity ratio (FALR), defined as the annual dollar value traded divided by the float-adjusted market capitalization (FMC), is used to measure liquidity. Using composite pricing and all publicly reported U.S. consolidated volume (excluding dark pools) , annual dollar value traded is defined as the average closing price multiplied by the historical volume over the 365 calendar days prior to the evaluation date. The below excerpt is the full U.S. Liquidity criteria language, including the clarification: Liquidity. A float-adjusted liquidity ratio (FALR), defined as the annual dollar value traded divided by the float-adjusted market capitalization (FMC), is used to measure liquidity. Using composite pricing and all publicly reported U.S. consolidated volume, annual dollar value traded is defined as the average closing price multiplied by the historical volume over the 365 calendar days prior to the evaluation date. This is reduced to the available trading period for IPOs, spin-offs or public companies considered to be U.S. domiciled for index purposes that do not have 365 calendar days of trading history on a U.S. exchange. In these cases, the dollar value traded available as of the evaluation date is annualized. Eligibility differs depending on the index: IMPACTED INDICES Index Name Index Codes S&P Composite 1500 Index 1500 S&P 500 500 S&P 400 400 S&P 600 600 Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index DWCF IMPLEMENTATION TIMING The clarification is effective today, Monday, December 9, 2024 . Please note that the S&P U.S. Indices Methodology and Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Indices Methodology on S&P DJI's website are updated with the clarified language. For more information about S&P Dow Jones Indices, please visit www.spglobal.com/spdji . ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets. S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji . FOR MORE INFORMATION: S&P Dow Jones Indices index_services@spglobal.com Media Inquiries spdji.comms@spglobal.com View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sp-dow-jones-indices-float-adjusted-liquidity-ratio-clarification-for-certain-us-indices-302326759.html SOURCE S&P Dow Jones Indices