The many faceted character of Sirimavo BandaranaikePlacing a legal bet in Illinois once required a trip to a racetrack. Then riverboat casinos set sail and eventually made landfall, followed by an ever-growing wave of slot machines installed at bars and restaurants statewide. Now, the advent of mobile sports betting means gamblers can get in on the action anywhere there’s a cell signal. And soon, the full gamut of casino games could be just a phone tap away, too, as lawmakers consider crossing the final frontier of legalized gambling in a state already teeming with temptations. Gaming interests are expected to make a full-court press next year in Springfield to legalize internet casino gambling, known in industry parlance as iGaming, that would bring state-regulated slots, blackjack, poker and more to the palm of your hand. It’s not the first time gaming industry players have pushed to expand Illinois’ sprawling menu of gambling options. Nor is it the first time they’ve faced stiff pushback from business owners who rely on video gaming terminals to draw customers through their doors — or from opponents who warn of a surge in addiction to what some have branded “gambling fentanyl.” But internet gambling could have better odds of advancing in the upcoming legislative session as Gov. JB Pritzker and statehouse leaders scramble for new money to help cover an estimated $3 billion budget shortfall. “In a tough budget year, you’re looking at ways to increase revenue. This is one tool for that,” said state Sen. Cristina Castro, an Elgin Democrat who has introduced iGaming bills that previously fell short. “And it’s something that could be more palatable to constituents.” Proponents estimate the state would rake in $450 million in new tax revenue within a year of allowing Illinoisans to play casino games on their mobile devices, eventually generating up to $800 million a year. Opponents argue it would be a zero-sum game for a state that has more places to bet than Nevada does, when counting Illinois’ 16 casinos, two racetracks and 8,660-and-counting bars, restaurants, gas stations and VFW halls authorized to operate video gaming machines. “When you start letting people play from home, do you think they’re going to go to those places and spend money?” said state Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park. “It’s cutting off the nose and spiting the face.” Potential tax jackpots Illinois government relied on a record-high $2.1 billion in gaming tax revenue in the fiscal year ending in June, including $158 million from casinos, $190 million from sports betting, $848 million from video gaming and $886 million from the lottery, according to the state Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. Seven other states that have authorized internet gambling in recent years have seen significant tax windfalls — and surging interest from gamblers. New Jersey casinos reported a record $214 million in gross revenue from internet gambling in November, generating about $32 million in state taxes. Pennsylvania, which taxes iGaming at a higher rate, pulled in almost $86 million in taxes on $200 million in revenue. Gov. Pritzker called the idea “worthy of consideration” for Illinois. His office is drafting its yearly budget proposal, which he’ll present in February and negotiate with lawmakers for passage by the end of May. Pritzker’s administration has overseen a massive gambling expansion that added six new casinos, expanded video gaming and ushered in the sports betting industry — which the governor and state lawmakers slapped with hefty tax hikes last year. Lobbyists for major gambling companies like DraftKings and FanDuel banded together as the Sports Betting Alliance to fight the new graduated tax system before it was passed, threatening to leave the state due to the cut into their profits. But they’re back this time around to push for internet gambling, which the companies offer on their platforms in other states in addition to sports betting. Cannibalizing concerns The ubiquity of casino games could go live within a few months of potential legislative passage in Illinois, with licenses likely tied to partnerships with brick-and-mortar casinos, according to Sports Betting Alliance president Jeremy Kudon. That’s how the state handles sports betting licenses. “All of this iGaming already exists in Illinois,” Kudon said, pointing to illegal online casinos that have long operated offshore. “All we’re trying to do is legalize, regulate and tax it.” He rejected the idea that internet gambling would cannibalize dollars from other corners of Illinois’ saturated gaming market. “People who play online blackjack are not the same people going to bars and restaurants and casinos to play. Those have a certain social appeal and physical element that brings people in,” Kudon said. The companies say they’ve found that internet gamblers tend to be younger than casino or video gaming customers, with demographics skewing toward women with higher salaries who wager no more than $15 per session. “Something entirely on your phone attracts a different customer. It’s almost like mindless entertainment, or meditation. You’re present in this moment, not thinking about anything else,” Kudon said. “For me, it’s more of a relief than Netflix.” Castro agreed, saying “there is enough business to go around. We should do everything we can to shut down the illegal market.” But bar and restaurant owners are worried it would cut into their clientele who are often drawn in by video gaming. Keith Wetherell, executive director of the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association, estimates some businesses could see their revenue drop by 40% if customers have the option to gamble on their couch instead. “It lowers foot traffic in our establishments. That would be devastating to smaller bars and liquor license holders. A good portion of them wouldn’t survive,” Wetherell said. “A lot of these are Mom-and-Pop shops. Gaming helps subsidize health insurance options and keeps people employed. They wouldn’t be able to shoulder that big of a loss.” Those losses would hit local governments that split video gaming revenue at the benefit of large out-of-state gambling corporations, Wetherell said. “Their software isn’t in Illinois. This is a whole lot of money leaving the Illinois economy,” he said. More money would be made if Chicago were to adopt video gaming, Wetherell argued, an idea that Mayor Brandon Johnson has supported but hasn’t pushed to implement. State law allows municipalities to opt out of it. Cabello, the Republican state lawmaker, called it “absolutely, positively stupid” that Chicago bars and restaurants are missing out on video gaming revenue — a windfall the state could use, too. “How stupid can any elected official be, to know that your budget is ballooning out of control, and you don’t allow gaming in your city?” Cabello said, adding that he’d push for legislation requiring Chicago and other Cook County municipalities to allow video gaming. Kudon suggested the iGaming lobby would be open to potentially licensing some video gaming operators to cut them into the action — but Wetherell said he hasn’t seen “any mechanism that would make the system equitable.” ‘Gambling fentanyl’ Other opponents are urging lawmakers to look past the massive dollar signs being flashed by the internet gambling industry and to consider the social costs. “This literally is the equivalent of gambling fentanyl,” said Les Bernal, national director of the Stop Predatory Gambling advocacy group.”This is putting gambling fentanyl on every smartphone, in every living room, every dorm room, every office in the state of Illinois that has an internet connection.” A study commissioned by the state in 2021 found that 3.8% of adults in Illinois, or about 383,000 people, have a gambling problem, with additional 7.7% — about 761,000 people — potentially at risk for developing a problem. Since Pritzker authorized Illinois’ 2019 gaming expansion, he’s set aside additional money in state budgets for gambling addiction treatment programs . Internet gambling supporters also note their technology allows customers to set time and wager limits. None of that makes up for an inevitable rise in an addiction disorder that is closely linked to suicide, Bernal said. “The idea that you have this incredibly dangerous and addictive product, and you’re going to have state officials welcoming it when Illinois has already got as much predatory gambling as any state in America — it’s a threat to public health,” Bernal said. “There’s no grassroots movement for any of this. It’s being driven by very powerful gambling interests with the help of a handful of officials in both parties.” The new General Assembly will be inaugurated Jan. 8. Castro, the Elgin state senator who has supported internet gambling, said she expects extended talks on potential legislation through May.None
Penn State rolls past Maryland, clinches berth in Big Ten title gameTimothée Chalamet’s turn as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown earned praise from critics, including Rolling Stone’s David Fear , but like any biopic, some details and facts get left out or rearranged . The notoriously mercurial Dylan, who had input in the James Mangold biopic, even slipped a made-up scene into the movie. The movie is based on the 2015 book Dylan Goes Electric! , which documents Dylan’s pivotal 1965 performance at the Newport Folk Festival . His plugged-in performance of “Like A Rolling Stone” was controversial among festival attendees, who expected an acoustic set. The Timothée Chalamet film isn’t the first time this iconic era for Bob Dylan’s career has been documented — here’s what Dylan fans should read (and watch) after seeing A Complete Unknown . $12.79 $18.99 33% off Elijah Wald’s Dylan Goes Electric! is the direct inspiration for A Complete Unknown . The book delves deep into Bob Dylan’s Newport Folk Festival performance, in which he performed with an electric guitar and was backed by an amplified band, signaling a shift away from his politically focused acoustic folk music. Filmed the same year that A Complete Unknown is set, Bob Dylan: Don’t Look Back is an intimate portrait of Dylan on tour. Directed by D. A. Pennebaker, the 1967 documentary is streaming on Max and Hulu. It’s also available as a Blu-Ray or DVD from the Criterion collection . Martin Scorsese’s love of classic rock runs deep, and the director has made two documentaries about Bob Dylan since 2005. No Direction Home focuses on the same era as A Complete Unknown (in fact, both films take their titles from “Like a Rolling Stone” lyrics). Scorsese’s most acclaimed film to feature Dylan is The Last Waltz , which is about The Band (which had a stint as Dylan’s backing band during his electric era). His most recent is Rolling Thunder Revue , released in 2019 and available on Netflix . No Direction Home is not widely available on streaming services, but Prime members can stream it with a free trial to Quello Concerts, and the movie is available with a free standalone trial to the service . $19.99 The 1967 film Festival chronicles the Newport Folk Festival from 1963-1966, including the infamous 1965 Bob Dylan performance at the heart of A Complete Unknown . It features performances from other musicians featured in A Complete Unknown , including Pete Seeger and Joan Baez. For a decidedly more experimental take on Dylan’s life, I’m Not There stars six actors from different eras of Dylan’s career. The film, directed by Todd Haynes, embraces Dylan’s penchant for reinvention and obfuscation by casting actors as varied as Cate Blanchett and Heath Ledger as characters inspired by Dylan and his influences. The film is streaming on Prime , for free with a library card with Kanopy , or free with ads on Pluto .LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters dejected by the presidential election results need to find a way to give back and remain involved, Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Clinton presidential library. The former president urged audience members in a packed theater to remain engaged and find ways to communicate with those they disagree with despite a divisive political time. The two spoke about a month after former President Donald Trump's win over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. “We’re just passing through, and we all need to just calm down and do something that builds people up instead of tears them down,” Bill Clinton said. Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state who was defeated by Trump in the 2016 election, said she understands the next couple of years are going to be challenging for voters who don't agree with the decisions being made. "In addition to staying involved and staying aware, it’s important to find something that makes you feel good about the day because if you’re in a constant state of agitation about our political situation, it is really going to shorten your life," she said. The Clintons spoke during a panel discussion with journalist Laura Ling, who the former president helped free in 2009 when she was detained in North Korea with another journalist. The event was held as part of a weekend of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the Clinton Presidential Library's opening in Little Rock. The library is preparing to undergo an update of its exhibits and an expansion that will include Hillary Clinton's personal archives. Hillary Clinton said part of the goal is to modernize the facility and expand it to make it a more open, inviting place for people for convene and make connections. When asked about advice he would give for people disappointed by the election results, Bill Clinton said people need to continue working toward bringing people together and improving others' lives. “If that's the way you keep score, then you ought to be trying to run up the score,” he said. “Not lamenting the fact that somebody else is winning a different game because they keep score a different way." “And in addition, figure out what we can do to win again,” Hillary Clinton added, eliciting cheers. The program featured a panel discussion with cast members of the hit NBC show “The West Wing” and former Clinton White House staffers. The weekend amounted to a reunion of former Clinton White House staffers, supporters and close friends, including former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and adviser James Carville. McAuliffe said he and Carville ate Friday at Doe's Eat Place, a downtown restaurant that was popular with Clinton aides and reporters during Clinton's 1992 White House run. He said he viewed the library and its planned expansion as important for the future. “This is not only about the past, but it's more importantly about the future," McAuliffe said. “We just went through a very tough election, and people are all saying we've got to get back to the Clinton model.”
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs ( HMRC) has explained a tax rule which all savers need to be aware of, including those using Individual Savings Account (ISA). The rules concern how much people can make in interest before having to file a self-assessment and pay tax on it. Responding to a query from a customer on a popular social media platform, X, who wanted to know whether they had made enough to pay tax, HMRC cleared up the situation. The person had asked if they would need to fill in a self-assessment tax return if they were earning more than £2,000 a year in interest. HMRC explained it would need to be over £10,000, depending on the type of account. The tax authority replied: “If you have more than £10,000 from dividends or savings and interest, you would need to complete a self-assessment tax return.” Speaking on ISA, the HMRC noted that the account is tax-free, including some NS&I accounts. “If you have an Individual Savings Account (ISA), this is tax-free as well as some National Savings and Investment (NS&I) accounts.” According to Express, people can save up to £20,000 a year in ISAs with no tax to pay on the amount. It explained further with the rules, savers get a starting rate allowing them to earn £5,000 in interest each year without paying tax on it, but this reduces by £1 for each £1 you earn above your personal allowance, of £12,570. Those on the basic rate of income tax can earn up to £1,000 a year in interest tax-free, which drops to £500 if you are on the higher rate and then to £0 for those on the additional rate. NS&I customers with Premium Bonds also have no tax to pay on any prizes they win in the monthly draw, and NS&I has a Direct ISA and a Junior ISA. (BirminghamLive) ALSO READ TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel now
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Miguel Tomley scored 28 points as Weber State beat Pepperdine 68-53 in the Desert Division championship game of the Arizona Tip-Off on Saturday night. Tomley shot 7 for 12 (6 for 7 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Wildcats (4-4). Blaise Threatt added 21 points and seven rebounds. Boubacar Coulibaly led the Waves (2-6) with 17 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. Stefan Todorovic added 13 points and Zion Bethea scored 12. Weber State took the lead with 9:18 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 33-23 at halftime, with Tomley racking up 11 points. T The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes officeAP News Summary at 6:33 p.m. EST
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Set aside the drama circulating Jimmy Butler ‘s future in South Beach, immediate or otherwise, and turn your attention to Jaime Jaquez Jr ., the Miami Heat second-year player out of UCLA. The Heat are underwhelming at the moment despite holding the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. Above that, and all the trade noise centered on his team , Jaquez Jr. is crafting an exceptional season that should be making the Heat brass proud. It sure is making his head coach smile. Heat Sophomore Doing All the Right Things in Miami Miami Heat SM Jaime Jaquez Jr. Showing Why Organization Drafted Him Jaquez Jr. stormed out of the gate in year number one with the Heat. It was evident that early in the 2023-24 season, Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra had shown trust in his young forward early. Throughout the season, that trust rarely wavered, if at all. Jaquez Jr. even played significant minutes down the season’s stretch and in Miami’s first-round playoff match-up against the Boston Celtics . Granted, both Butler and Terry Rozier were injured and didn’t lace up for that series. But that circumstance allowed Jaquez Jr. to play the minutes and role that he did. Nevertheless, Spoelstra had him out there, and all in all, Jaquez Jr. put together a solid rookie season. A season later, in his second year, Jaquez Jr. is shining bright again in Miami. However, his numbers are down from last season. Particularly his PPG, shooting percentage, and minutes. However, Jaquez Jr. is playing his role considerably well and showing little, if any, signs of a sophomore slump. Despite the drop, his stat line is still impressive, but his role has also changed slightly. That could be the reason for the slight decline in production. He’s averaging 8.9 points on 42% from the field and 28% from three in 21 minutes per game—all down from last season. Despite the decrease in offensive production, his impact has increased. This is proof that the Heat made the right decision by drafting Jaquez Jr. to begin with. Erik Spoelstra Hands Out Flowers It’s not always about the box score, said Spoelstra when talking up Jaquez Jr. and his impact on the season following Miami’s 89-88 squeeze-out win over the Orlando Magic on Boxing Day. Spoelstra had several glowing comments to direct in Jaquez Jr.’s path, including calling him an “X-factor.” “The reason we drafted him [Jaquez Jr.] and the reason he’s had success over his college year and last year is that he does winning things. He’s at his best when he’s filling up a lot of things in the box score or not in the box score and he did a lot of winning things tonight. I think the steals, deflections, and the momentum plays I think fuelled his offense and gave him a lot of confidence on that other end. He’s a big-time X factor for us. He’s putting together a healthy stretch for us right now so I think that’s probably been the key more than anything else.” The stretch Spoelstra refers to includes Butler’s absence. He has missed the last three games and is likely to miss Miami’s next game on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. Jaquez Jr. has stepped up in Butler’s absence, from which Spoelstra’s praise stems. It’s not just this stretch but the entire season to date. Jaquez Jr. is playing good basketball and, as his coach stated, ‘doing winning things.’ This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.
NEW YORK , Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Neurogene Inc. ("Neurogene" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NGNE ). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Neurogene and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. [Click here for information about joining the class action] On November 11, 2024 , Neurogene issued a press release reporting "interim clinical data in the first four participants in the low-dose cohort of its ongoing Phase 1/2 open-label trial designed to evaluate NGN-401 gene therapy for the treatment of female pediatric patients with Rett syndrome." Although Neurogene characterized the data as "positive", one of two patients given a high dose reported an emerging treatment-related serious adverse event that the Company described as "consistent with known risks of [adeno-associated virus] gene therapy[.]" On this news, Neurogene's stock price fell $31.53 per share, or 44.08%, to close at $40.00 per share on November 12 , 2024. Then, on November 18, 2024 , Neurogene issued a press release providing an updating, stating that the patient in question "is in critical condition" and that "Neurogene no longer anticipates completing enrollment in the 1E15 vg cohort (low-dose cohort) of NGN-401 in the fourth quarter of 2024". On this news, Neurogene's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on November 18, 2024 . The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York , Chicago , Los Angeles , London , and Paris is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz , known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud , breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com . Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. CONTACT: Danielle Peyton Pomerantz LLP [email protected] 646-581-9980 ext. 7980 SOURCE Pomerantz LLP
Trump asks US Supreme Court to delay TikTok banLindsey Vonn takes another step in comeback at age 40, competes in a pair of downhillsThe nation should come together after a Melbourne synagogue was attacked, but those who politicise the incident are driving Australians apart, a senior politician has warned. or signup to continue reading Cabinet minister Murray Watt said Friday's firebombing at Adass Israel Synagogue was an "absolutely horrific anti-Semitic attack" that all Australians, especially political leaders, should be united on. He also lashed Peter Dutton after the opposition leader accused the government of making Australia less safe for Jewish people. "Peter Dutton chooses to try to politicise it and divide our community, rather than try to bring us together," Senator Watt told Sky News on Sunday. "It looks like terrorism but that's a judgement that's got to be made by our domestic security agencies. "Whatever we label it, it is an absolute outrage, it never should have happened and the people responsible have got to be hunted down and pay a price for this." This new chapter of political debate began after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the synagogue attack and linked it to the government's decision to support a non-binding UN resolution that urged Israel to "bring to an end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as rapidly as possible". Mr Dutton blamed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, claiming he had not done enough to address anti-Semitism. "The prime minister's deliberate decision to see political advantage ... on this issue and to place to a domestic audience of green voters has been deplorable and one of the worst things I've ever seen in public life," he told Sky News. "(The firebombing) is a tragedy and it's a national disgrace that never should have happened, and nobody should be surprised by the fact it happened - which is part of the tragedy." But Senator Watt has defended the federal government's record, noting it had legislated a ban on the Nazi salute and other hate symbols, appointed an anti-Semitism envoy and funded security and safety outside Jewish sites. Australia was also just one of 157 countries that voted in favour of the UN resolution, which included like-minded allies including Canada, Germany and Japan. Meanwhile only eight nations disagreed and seven abstained. "I respectfully disagree with Mr Netanyahu's comments," Senator Watt said. "It's completely incorrect to label Australia as taking some kind of position that's out of step with the rest of the world." On October 7, 2023, Hamas - a designated terrorist organisation - attacked Israel, killing more than 1200 people and taking another 250 people hostage, according to the Israeli government. In response, Israel unleashed a bombing campaign and ground invasion on Gaza, that has killed almost 45,000 people, displaced 1.9 million and left 345,000 to face catastrophic levels of food insecurity, local health ministry sources report. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement
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United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini has shared at the Doha Forum heart-wrenching stories of loss and pain that his agency staff experienced in Gaza. "In Gaza, everyone has lost weight and is hungry,” he told Sunday Times chief foreign correspondent Christina Lamb Sunday during a Newsmaker interview . “They (survive) by eating animal fodder." "Imagine wearing the same shoes and same clothes for 14 months, and going from one rubble to the other,” Lazzarini said. “We have staff who described how they had to recover (the remains of) their children and relatives (and having) to put them in a garbage (bag for the) funeral.” The UNRWA chief, who said that agency staff is facing the darkest hour, added that the agency’s activities are being blocked. “Our premises have been hit – targeted and damaged – since the beginning of the war,” he said. “Hundreds of people seeking the protection of the UN have been killed while they were on our premises.” Lazzarini lamented that the international community has failed to implement a fair and lasting political solution to the Palestinian question. “It has been 75 years of a temporary lasting organisation,” he pointed out.” “So, if we are still here 75 years later, there is no doubt that this is the expression of a collective failure of the International community to have promoted a fair and lasting political solution to the Palestinian question,” the official added. Lazzarini, who noted that there are attempts to dismantle and shut down the UNRWA, said that there is an overarching political objective to strip the Palestinians from their refugee status and not to address the issue politically in future. “It's extraordinary, in terms of defiance, that one member state decided to defile the mandate (that was) provided by all the other member states at the General Assembly, to prevent and dismantle the agency which the rest of the international community has said will be the one we put in place to support the Palestinian refugees,” he said. Lazzarini said that the UNRWA is extending tremendous services to Palestinians while providing education and promoting gender equality. “The agency provided education to millions of girls and boys,” he stated. “Many of them later on have been extremely successful and giving back to the communities.” “They have contributed to the prosperity in the region when it comes to primary health,” the official added. Asked about the freezing of UNRWA funds, Lazzarini said that the threat of funding deficiency is looming. The agency could raise private funds, he said, and some countries have raised money to cover the shortfall, while some new donor countries from the global south have joined the donors list after the events of October 7, 2023.The Dallas Cowboys ruled out right guard Zack Martin and cornerback Trevon Diggs with injuries on Saturday, one day prior to a road game against the Washington Commanders. Martin has been dealing with ankle and shoulder injuries and didn't practice at all this week before initially being listed as doubtful to play on Friday. He also physically struggled during Monday night's loss to the Houston Texans. Martin, who turned 34 on Wednesday, has started all 162 games played in 11 seasons with the Cowboys. He's a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and a seven-time first-team All-Pro. Diggs has been dealing with groin and knee injuries. He was listed as questionable on Friday before being downgraded Saturday. Diggs, 26, has 37 tackles and two interceptions in 10 games this season. The two-time Pro Bowl pick led the NFL with 11 picks in 2021 and has 20 in 57 games. The Cowboys elected not to activate receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) for the game. He returned to practice earlier this week and he was listed as questionable on Friday. Dallas activated offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (toe) and defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (knee) off injured reserve Saturday, placed safety Markquese Bell (shoulder) on IR and released defensive end KJ Henry. Tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) was previously ruled out. Tight end Princeton Fant was elevated from the practice squad to replace him. Cornerback Kemon Hall also was elevated from the practice squad. --Field Level MediaWhy Is BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN) Among the Worst Performing Biotech Stocks in 2024?
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