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NEW YORK (AP) — The huge rally for U.S. stocks lost momentum on Thursday as Wall Street counted down to a big jobs report that’s coming on Friday. The crypto market had more action, and bitcoin briefly burst to a record above $103,000 before pulling back. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% from the all-time high it had set the day before, its 56th of the year so far, to shave a bit off what’s set to be one of its best years of the millennium . The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 248 points, or 0.6%, while the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.2% from its own record set the day before. Bitcoin powered above $100,000 for the first time the night before, after President-elect Donald Trump chose Paul Atkins, who's seen as a crypto advocate, as his nominee to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. The cryptocurrency has climbed dramatically from less than $70,000 on Election Day, but it fell back as Thursday progressed toward $99,000, according to CoinDesk. Sharp swings for bitcoin are nothing new, and they took stocks of companies enmeshed in the crypto world on a similar ride. After rising as much as 9% in early trading, MicroStrategy, a company that’s been raising cash just to buy bitcoin, swung to a loss of 4.8%. Crypto exchange Coinbase Global fell 3.1% after likewise erasing a big early gain. Elsewhere on Wall Street, stocks of airlines helped lead the way following the latest bumps up to financial forecasts from carriers. American Airlines Group soared 16.8% after saying it’s making more in revenue during the last three months of 2024 than it expected, and it will likely make a bigger profit than it had earlier forecast. The airline also chose Citi to be its exclusive partner for credit cards that give miles in its loyalty program. That should help its cash coming in from co-branded credit card and other partners grow by about 10% annually. Southwest Airlines climbed 2% after saying it’s seeing stronger demand from leisure travelers than it expected. It also raised its forecast for revenue for the holiday traveling season. On the losing end of Wall Street was Synposys, which tumbled 12.4%. The supplier for the semiconductor industry reported better profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected, but it also warned of “continued macro uncertainties” and gave a forecast for revenue in the current quarter that fell short of some analysts’ estimates. American Eagle Outfitters fell even more, 14.3%, after the retailer said it’s preparing for “potential choppiness” outside of peak selling periods. It was reminiscent of a warning from Foot Locker earlier in the week and raised more concerns about how resilient U.S. shoppers can remain. Solid spending by U.S. consumers has been one of the main reasons the U.S. economy has avoided a recession that earlier seemed inevitable after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to crush inflation. But shoppers are now contending with still-high prices and a slowing job market . This week’s highlight for Wall Street will be Friday’s jobs report from the U.S. government, which will show how many people employers hired and fired last month. A report on Thursday said the number of U.S. workers applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remains at historically healthy levels. Expectations are high that the Fed will cut its main interest rate again when it meets in two weeks. The Fed began easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high in September, hoping to offer more support for the job market. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury edged down to 4.17% from 4.18% late Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 11.38 points to 6,075.11. The Dow sank 248.33 to 44,765.71, and the Nasdaq composite lost 34.86 to 19,700.26. In stock markets abroad, indexes were mostly calm in Europe after far-right and left-wing lawmakers in France joined together to vote on a no-confidence motion that will force Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet to resign. The CAC 40 index in Paris added 0.4%. In South Korea, the Kospi fell 0.9% to compound its 1.4% decline from the day before. President Yoon Suk Yeol was facing possible impeachment after he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday night. He revoked the martial law declaration six hours later. Crude oil prices slipped after eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries decided to put off increasing oil production. AP Business Writers Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contributed.3 Out Of 4 Children in Germany Ages 10-12 Have SmartphoneIt’s no secret that New Hampshire’s headed toward leaner times. Outgoing Gov. Chris Sununu hoped to get ahead of the revenue problem by asking state agencies to reduce their budgets requests. Still, this year’s proposals totaled nearly $17 billion — more than $1 billion more from the current budget. On the horizon, the state still faces several potential big-ticket expenses, like education funding lawsuits, damages paid to victims abused at the youth detention center and construction of a new state prison, each of which could cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Here’s what agencies are requesting so far and the unknowns that could overhaul state spending in the next budget cycle. What’s in the budget? The biggest chunk goes toward health and social services, partly because it’s such a large umbrella of government programs. The Department of Health and Human Services, the state’s largest department, does most of that work. “At any given time, they serve about 184,000 individuals on Medicaid, about 77,000 on the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Program, as well as housing supports for those experiencing homelessness, childcare, public health, et cetera,” said Jessica Williams, a policy analyst at the N.H. Fiscal Policy Institute. These programs account for 45 percent of agencies’ initial requests, according to a NHFPI analysis. This includes both the efficiency budget and other priorities. The efficiency budget is the bare minimum the government expects it’ll need to fulfill legal requirements and accounts for $16.29 billion. Agencies also put forth $653.1 million in additional prioritized needs, which are items they hope to add if there’s enough room in the budget. Health and social services would cost the state $7.7 billion over the next two years — a $1 billion increase from the current budget, Williams said, but that number will likely change. If the state reduces health and social services funding, that could impact things like Medicaid and housing. The next-largest spending category was education, coming in around $3.5 billion, or 20 percent of the budget. Money for schools comes from statewide property taxes, part of business and tobacco taxes and a few other sources. Other parts of the budget are smaller but still significant. Here’s what else state agencies have allocated for other categories so far, according to NHFPI. $2.02 billion for Justice and Public Protection, about 12 percent. $1.62 billion for Transportation, about 10 percent. $1.11 billion for General Government, about 7 percent. $1.02 billion for Resource Protection and Development, about 6 percent. Potential pitfalls New Hampshire had a $146.5 million cash surplus year-to-date at the end of October, but Phil Sletten, the NHFPI research director, said in addition to an encroaching revenue slump, several other major factors present unknowns for the state during this budget cycle. Ongoing lawsuits, new developments and uncertain federal funding could add hundreds of millions of dollars. Liabilities from multiple lawsuits currently under review by the state Supreme Court could create financial pitfalls for the state. Hundreds of legal claims of sexual and other abuse at the former Youth Development Center are already costing the state millions. “Some of these cases go back years and decades, and we don’t know how much money that is going to end up costing the state in liability, but that could be hundreds of millions of dollars that the state would have to find the resources to pay,” Sletten said, even if it’s not all at once. Other legal action could reshape New Hampshire’s model for education funding and force the state to pay more toward public schools. “I don’t know if it will or not, but that is a potential additional expenditure,” Sletten said. The state is also embarking on its largest capital project ever — a new men’s prison, with a $600 million price tag. After the state pushed off rebuilding the current men’s prison in Concord for years, corrections officials say aging infrastructure at the current men’s state prison is in dire condition. Lastly, Sletten said, the future of federal funds is also uncertain. During the 2023 budget cycle, about one in every three dollars of state revenue came from the federal government. With potential changes at the federal level, some state spending is up in the air. This would apply to things like Medicaid, transportation grants, environmental grants and many other services, Sletten said. “If federal funding changes, what are the timelines of those changes? What are the magnitudes of those changes?” Sletten said. “Those are all important questions that the state policymakers may have to consider this budget cycle.” He also stressed that these factors may not be finalized for a while, even by June, when some form of spending will have to be authorized by the Legislature. What happens next? Now that state agencies have proposed their own budgets, it’s up to Gov.-elect Kelly Ayotte to review them and draft her own version of the budget. She has to present that to the Legislature by mid-February. Then, both the House of Representatives and the Senate will take a stab at it, going through various rounds of additions, cuts and other changes. Sletten said the initial amount proposed by agencies is likely to decrease a bit once the budget gets through the Legislature. “I don’t have a crystal ball for you to definitively say one way or another,” he said, “but the $16.9 billion figure is likely larger than we will see proposed by either the governor or the House or the Senate.”
ORRVILLE, Ohio , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) ("Company") announced today the closing of the transaction to divest the Voortman ® business to Second Nature Brands. The Company previously announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the transaction on October 22, 2024 . The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $305 million , subject to a working capital adjustment, and reflects the Company's continued commitment to optimizing its portfolio and reallocating resources to its core growth brands. The transaction includes all Voortman ® trademarks and the Company's leased manufacturing facility in Burlington, Ontario, Canada . In addition, approximately 300 employees will transition with the business. The Company updated its full-year fiscal 2025 net sales guidance to reflect the impact of the divested business. Net sales is anticipated to increase 7.5 to 8.5 percent compared to the prior year. The updated net sales guidance reflects the removal of approximately $65 million of divested net sales in fiscal 2025, with the estimated net sales impact evenly distributed throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. On a comparable basis, net sales is expected to increase 1.0 to 2.0 percent, which excludes noncomparable sales in the current year from the acquisition of Hostess Brands and noncomparable sales in the prior year related to the divestitures of the Voortman ® , Canada condiment, and Sahale Snacks ® businesses. The Company maintains its fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share, free cash flow, capital expenditures, and adjusted effective income tax rate outlook as communicated in its most recent quarterly earnings announcement on November 26, 2024 . The J.M. Smucker Co. Forward Looking Statements This press release ("Release") includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. 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The risks, uncertainties, important factors, and assumptions listed and discussed in this press release, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed, include: the Company's ability to successfully integrate Hostess Brands' operations and employees and to implement plans and achieve financial forecasts with respect to the Hostess Brands' business; disruptions or inefficiencies in the Company's operations or supply chain, including any impact caused by product recalls, political instability, terrorism, geopolitical conflicts (including the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas), extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics, work stoppages or labor shortages (including potential strikes along the U.S. East and Gulf coast ports and potential impacts related to the duration of a recent strike at the Company's Buffalo, New York manufacturing facility), or other calamities; risks related to the availability of, and cost inflation in, supply chain inputs, including labor, raw materials, commodities, packaging, and transportation; the impact of food security concerns involving either the Company's products or its competitors' products, including changes in consumer preference, consumer litigation, actions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other agencies, and product recalls; a disruption, failure, or security breach of the Company or its suppliers' information technology systems, including, but not limited to, ransomware attacks; and risks related to other factors described under "Risk Factors" in other reports and statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. About The J.M. Smucker Co. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America . We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks, and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day, including Folgers ® , Dunkin ' ® , Café Bustelo ® , Jif ® , Uncrustables ® , Smucker's ® , Hostess ® , Milk-Bone ® , and Meow Mix ® . Through our unwavering commitment to producing quality products, operating responsibly and ethically, and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com . The J.M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced herein, except for Dunkin ' ® , which is a trademark of DD IP Holder LLC. The Dunkin ' ® brand is licensed to The J.M. Smucker Co. for packaged coffee products sold in retail channels such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, e-commerce and drug stores, and in certain away from home channels. This information does not pertain to products for sale in Dunkin ' ® restaurants. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-jm-smucker-co-completes-the-divestiture-of-voortman-brand-to-second-nature-brands-and-updates-fiscal-year-2025-net-sales-outlook-302319978.html SOURCE The J.M. Smucker Co.Not Purdy: 49ers hit Green Bay with backup QB, no BosaTOKYO, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: MRM) ("MEDIROM”) announces that M3, Inc. (TOKYO PRIME: 2413), or an affiliate within the M3 group, is participating in the Series A equity financing round of MEDIROM MOTHER Labs Inc., a subsidiary of MEDIROM. NFES Technologies Inc. is the lead investor of the Series A financing round at a pre-money valuation of JPY9 billion. Additional information is available here: https://medirom.co.jp/en/ir/20240824/6148%09 Forward-Looking Statements Regarding MEDIROM Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include estimates or expectations about MEDIROM's possible or assumed operational results, financial condition, business strategies and plans, market opportunities, competitive position, industry environment, and potential growth opportunities. 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M3 is the first company incorporated after the year 2000 to be included in the Nikkei 225 Index. Its 330,000+ Japanese and 6,500,000+ global physician member panel serves as a central platform in advancing innovation and reform across healthcare worldwide. Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Securities code 2413) 1-11-44 Akasaka Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 JAPAN Web https://corporate.m3.com/en ABOUT MEDIROM MOTHER Labs Inc. A subsidiary of MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: MRM), focuses on the health-tech sector. The company's core activities include the "Specific Health Guidance Program" offered through the "Lav" health application and development and sales of the 24/7 recharge-free MOTHER Bracelet smart tracker. By leveraging the features of the recharge-free MOTHER Bracelet, MOTHER Labs offers customizable health management solutions across diverse sectors, including caregiving, logistics, manufacturing, etc. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. NASDAQ Symbol: MRM Tradepia Odaiba, 2-3-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan Web https://medirom.co.jp/en Contact: [email protected] MEDIROM MOTHER Labs Inc. Tradepia Odaiba, 2-3-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan MOTHER Bracelet is the world's first* 24/7 recharge-free smart tracker. It uses innovative technology from a Silicon Valley tech company that allows for power generation based on temperature differences between body and surrounding air. The recharge-free feature eliminates the risk of data loss when a device is taken off for recharge. MOTHER Bracelet records five basic metrics: heart rate, calories burned, body surface temperature, step count, and sleep. Official Website: https://mother-bracelet.com
Maravai LifeSciences Appoints R. Andrew Eckert as Chairman of the Board of Directors2025 brings a host of changes to law both within and outside of the UK that are destined to affect every Brit. Spanning from Labour ’s push to hit net zero targets to Schengen border changes, these are the new rules you’ll be held to over the next 12 months, with more due to add on in 2026. This nationwide ban will forbid the sale of single-use vapes to “end this nation’s throwaway culture” according to circular economy minister Mary Creagh. The legislation is currently making its way through Parliament and if approved will come into force on June 1, 2025. Businesses have been advised by Defra to sell their remaining stock before the ban, reports the MEN . This new bill holds a lot of the controversial smoking-related laws that have garnered headlines this year including increasing the age limit of buying tobacco products so that children currently aged 15 and under will never be able to legally purchase it. Additionally, it also extends the power to ban smoking in specific outdoor spaces like children’s playgrounds. One of the more controversial new laws is the ban on TV adverts for junk food products being advertised before 9pm. The rule is set to come into play from October in order to curb childhood obesity. However, experts have debated the criteria used by the government to classify “junk food”. National Living Wage, minimum hourly wage for apprentices and the National Minimum Wage are increasing in April with the minimum earnings for 18 to 20-year-olds rising by the highest amount on record, £1.40, to a new high of £10 an hour. There are reportedly plans to eventually create a single rate of minimum wage and national living wage for adults, phasing out the age brackets. From next September, parents of children aged nine months and older will be entitled to up to 30 hours of free childcare per week until their child starts school. This is to ensure eligible working parents, classified as people who individually earn more than £9,518 but less than £100,000 per year, are able to get to work. Some parents may also be able to access 30 minutes of free childcare before school as part of the new breakfast club rollout. The first of which are set to be open from April. New, higher rates for parental leave pay and statutory sick pay will come into effect from April. This includes new rates of statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity pay, statutory adoption pay, statutory shared parental pay and statutory parental bereavement pay will all go up to £187.18 per week and statutory sick pay at £118.75 per week. Labour’s plans to renationalise British rails starts next year with new laws making public ownership of operators the default option, with a total of three operators to be brought into public ownership over the next year. This includes South Western Railway, the c2c and Greater Anglia. April 1, 2025 could bring the first tax bills for EV drivers through the Vehicle Excise Duty as their exemption to the tax ends. This decision was actually put in place by the former Tory chancellor Jeremy Hunt. EVs registered on or after the tax comes into play will get the lower first-year rate of £10 while those registered before this will face the standard rate of £190 a year. The exemption EVs have for the Expensive Car Supplement is also ending meaning those still liable will have to pay an additional £410 a year for the first five years of ownership if their car is worth more than £40,000. As of April 2025, employers will face a 1.2% higher rate of NI and a lower threshold for when this tax is applicable, dropping from £9,100 per year to £5,000. Small businesses, however, will also see an increase in Employment Allowance which allows them to reduce their NI liability, rising from £5,000 to £10,500. Brits with permanent homes outside the UK will be facing a new tax regime next year which should close the loophole that allows wealthy people to earn income in lower tax countries by nominating it as their primary domicile and not be liable to UK taxes. It will be replaced with a residence-based test, as chancellor Rachel Reeves declared during her autumn budget: “I have always said that if you make Britain your home, you should pay your tax here.” One of Labour’s more ambitious legislative changes is the Renters' Rights Bill, which aims to end no-fault evictions and provide renters with extra protection against being evicted and rent increases. The new legislation would remove the power landlords have to evict tenants without a valid reason like wanting to sell their property . The Bill is currently making its way through parliament but will hopefully come into force over the summer. It will also give renters a one-year period of protection at the start of their tenancy during which the landlord can’t evict them to move in or sell the property. Finally, it also aims to tackle unreasonable rent increases ensuring landlords can only raise the rent once a year at market rate. The government hopes to update the “feudal” leasehold system by protecting them from “excessive, opaque and escalating costs” imposed by freeholders that own the land their property is on. Starting this week, the rule that leaseholders need to wait two years before buying their freehold or extending their lease will be removed. In the spring, Right to Manage rules will also come into play, ensuring owners in mixed-use buildings can take over management. Lastly, the government hopes to introduce the Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, which is currently in its draft stage, in late 2025 to transition to a commonhold system. This would treat flats and apartments as individual freehold properties and common areas will be managed by a commonhold association owned by the flat freeholders. While not part of the UK’s legislation changes, travellers must be warned that as they may need the new ETIAS permit to travel within the Schengen zone in Europe. This will cost around €7 for people aged 18 to 70 and will be mandatory for non-EU and non-Schengen citizens if they don’t need a visa to enter the country. The ETIAS scheme has been delayed multiple times but governments are assuring it will be implemented six months after the ESS adoption. This second scheme will affect non-EU citizens travelling in the EU, registering travellers with an automated system every time they cross an external EU border, meaning travellers may have to provide biometric data at EU borders instead of getting passport stamps. Back in the UK, tourists need to be aware of the new ETA scheme to be rolled out in full next year. It costs £10 and allows multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time. ETAs are digitally linked to a traveller’s passport and is meant to provide more robust security checks at UK borders. By January 8, all non-Europeans will need an ETA to travel to the UK. This will then be continually extended to different nationalities, until April 2025 when all visitors to the UK will need either an ETA or an eVisa to travel through the UK. British and Irish citizens will reportedly be exempted from the ETA system.
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BERLIN: Lois Openda scored a brace as RB Leipzig roared back into form with a 3-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Cup last 16 on Wednesday, while Cologne found a winner in the 121st minute to advance. Leipzig and their coach Marco Rose came into the game under pressure, after five losses and a draw during a winless November, against a Frankfurt side sitting second in the league. The hosts, however, started with a flurry and had two goals ruled out for offside before Benjamin Sesko broke through after 31 minutes. The Slovenian striker collected an Antonio Nusa pass on the turn and bewitched the Frankfurt defence with some clever footwork before tapping home. Nusa was the provider again to double Leipzig’s lead four minutes after half-time, sliding the ball into the path of Openda, who hammered home. Nusa, still just 19, collected his third assist of the game nine minutes later, again finding Openda who rifled in from long range. After the goal, Openda ran straight to Rose on the sideline, leading his teammates who piled on and embraced the coach. “Today we wanted to do something, we wanted to fight together as a team — and we did that tonight,” Openda told Sky. “We wanted to win today and show we are all strong together, with the coach, the fans and the players — that we are one family.” Speaking with Sky, Leipzig and Germany wing-back Benjamin Henrichs praised his coach. “It’s not an easy time for him and for us as well, but it all came out (when we scored). The win was very, very important,” the 27-year-old said. German Cup winners in 2022 and 2023, Leipzig have made the final in four of the past seven seasons. The loss breaks a run of seven straight wins for Frankfurt and is their first loss since mid-October. Late, late goals Earlier, a 121st-minute Dejan Ljubicic penalty took Cologne to a 2-1 win over 10-man Hertha Berlin. Hertha took the lead early when Ibrahim Maza converted a penalty after Derry Scherhant was felled in the box. Berlin’s hopes took a hit soon after when Deyovaisio Zeefuik was red carded for a headbutt in the 25th minute. The visitors equalized five minutes later when Florian Niederlechner scored an own goal from a Cologne corner. With scores locked at 1-1, the match went to extra time. Ljubicic missed a sitter inches from goal on the 100th-minute mark but made good on his error, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, with penalties looming, to book Cologne’s place in the last eight. 2015 winners Wolfsburg beat Hoffenheim 3-0 at home thanks to three goals in 22 second-half minutes. Scoreless at half-time, Denis Vavro and Jonas Wind scored within four minutes of each other midway through the second half, before Yannick Gerhardt added a third to seal the game in the dying stages. The win continues Wolfsburg’s improvement under former Southampton and RB Leipzig manager Ralph Hasenhuettl, with the Wolves now unbeaten in seven games. Augsburg beat second-division Karlsruhe 5-4 on penalties away after visiting midfielder Ruben Vargas scored in the 123rd minute to level the scores at 2-2. Bayer Leverkusen, who eliminated 20-time winners Bayern Munich on Tuesday, have already booked their spot in the quarter-finals along with Stuttgart, Werder Bremen and Arminia Bielefeld, who are the sole third-division side in the final eight. — AFPWilliams Cos. stock rises Tuesday, outperforms market
Microchip Technology revises revenue outlook, plans fab closure; shares dropATLANTA — Already reeling from their November defeats, Democrats grappled Monday with President Joe Biden’s pardoning of his son for federal crimes, with some calling the move misguided and unwise after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who disregarded the law. The president pardoned Hunter Biden late Sunday evening, reversing his previous pledges with a grant of clemency that covers more than a decade of any federal crimes his son might have committed. The 82-year-old president said in a statement that his son’s prosecution on charges of tax evasion and falsifying a federal weapons purchase form were politically motivated. “He believes in the justice system, but he also believes that politics infected the process and led to a miscarriage of justice,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday. She, along with Biden and other White House officials, insisted for months that Hunter Biden would not get a pardon. That explanation did not satisfy some Democrats, angry that Biden’s reversal could make it harder to take on Trump, who argues that indictments and a conviction against him were a matter of Biden and Democrats turning the justice system against him. “This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wrote on social media. Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., posted: “This wasn’t a politically motivated prosecution. Hunter committed felonies and was convicted by a jury of his peers.” Certainly, the president has Democratic defenders who note Trump’s use of presidential power to pardon a slew of his convicted aides, associates and friends, several for activities tied to Trump’s campaign and first administration. “Trump pardoned Roger Stone, Steve Bannon, Michael Flynn and Paul Manafort, as well as his son-in-law’s father, Charles Kushner — who he just appointed US ambassador to France,” prominent Democratic fundraiser Jon Cooper wrote on social media. Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison said there “is no standard for Donald Trump, and the highest standard for Democrats and Joe Biden.” Harrison pointed to Trump’s apparent plans to oust FBI Director Christopher Wray and replace him with loyalist Kash Patel and suggested the GOP’s pursuit of Hunter Biden would not have ended without clemency. First lady Jill Biden said Monday from the White House: “Of course I support the pardon of my son.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!None
Global stocks end mostly up with DAX crossing 20,000 for 1st timeENGLEWOOD, Colo. — John Elway says any remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft is quickly dissipating with rookie Bo Nix's rapid rise, suggesting the Denver Broncos have finally found their next franchise quarterback. Elway said Nix, the sixth passer selected in April's draft, is an ideal fit in Denver with coach Sean Payton navigating his transition to the pros and Vance Joseph's defense serving as a pressure release valve for the former Oregon QB. "We've seen the progression of Bo in continuing to get better and better each week and Sean giving him more each week and trusting him more and more to where last week we saw his best game of the year," Elway said in a nod to Nix's first game with 300 yards and four touchdown throws in a rout of Atlanta. For that performance, Nix earned his second straight NFL Rookie of the Week honor along with the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. "I think the sky's the limit," Elway said, "and that's just going to continue to get better and better." In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Elway also touted former coach Mike Shanahan's Hall of Fame credentials, spoke about the future of University of Colorado star and Heisman favorite Travis Hunter and discussed his ongoing bout with a chronic hand condition. Elway spent the last half of his decade as the Broncos' GM in a futile search for a worthy successor to Peyton Manning, a pursuit that continued as he transitioned into a two-year consultant role that ended after the 2022 season. "You have all these young quarterbacks and you look at the ones that make it and the ones that don't and it's so important to have the right system and a coach that really knows how to tutelage quarterbacks, and Sean's really good at that," Elway said. "I think the combination of Bo's maturity, having started 61 games in college, his athletic ability and his knowledge of the game has been such a tremendous help for him,'" Elway added. "But also Vance Joseph's done a heck of a job on the defensive side to where all that pressure's not being put on Bo and the offense to score all the time." Payton and his staff have methodically expanded Nix's repertoire and incorporated his speed into their blueprints. Elway lauded them for "what they're doing offensively and how they're breaking Bo into the NFL because it's a huge jump and I think patience is something that goes a long way in the NFL when it comes down to quarterbacks." Elway said he hopes to sit down with Nix at some point when things slow down for the rookie. Nix, whose six wins are one more than Elway had as a rookie, said he looks forward to meeting the man who won two Super Bowls during his Hall of Fame playing career and another from the front office. "He's a legend not only here for this organization, but for the entire NFL," Nix said, adding, "most guys, they would love to have a chat with John Elway, just pick his brain. It's just awesome that I'm even in that situation." Orange Crush linebacker Randy Gradishar joined Elway in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, something Elway called "way, way overdue." Elway suggested it's also long past time for the Hall to honor Shanahan, who won back-to-back Super Bowls in Denver with Elway at QB and whose footprint you see every weekend in the NFL because of his expansive coaching tree. Elway called University of Colorado stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders "both great athletes." He said he really hopes Sanders gets drafted by a team that will bring him along like the Broncos have done with Nix, and he sees Hunter being able to play both ways in the pros — but not full time. Elway said he thinks Hunter will be primarily a corner in the NFL but with significant contributions on offense: "He's great at both. He's got great instincts, and that's what you need at corner." It's been five years since Elway announced he was dealing with Dupuytren's contracture, a chronic condition that typically appears after age 40 and causes one or more fingers to permanently bend toward the palm. Elway's ring fingers on both hands were originally affected and he said now the middle finger on his right hand is starting to pull forward. So, he'll get another injection of a drug called Xiaflex, which is the only FDA-approved non-surgical treatment, one that he's endorsing in an awareness campaign for the chronic condition that affects 17 million Americans. The condition can make it difficult to do everyday tasks such as shaking hands or picking up a coffee mug. Elway said what bothered him most was "I couldn't pick up a football and I could not imagine not being able to put my hand around a football." Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Ottawa, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The cartoning machines market size to record US$ 8.72 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow beyond US$ 12.93 billion by 2033, a study published by Towards Packaging a sister firm of Precedence Statistics. Access Statistical Data: https://www.towardspackaging.com/download-statistics/5362 Overview and Growth Prospects of the Market A carton machine is automated packaging equipment that commonly forms erect, folded, closed, side-seamed, and sealed cartons. These machines are suitable for packing products into boxes. A cartoning machine is used to produce cartons as well as pack products into the carton, either by hand or by an automatic process. These machines offer consistency in carton forming, filling, and sealing, accelerating the overall packaging process and enhancing the efficiency of businesses. They also improve the accuracy of packaging. Consequently, cartoning machines are utilized in various industries, such as food & beverages, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and e-commerce. The market is experiencing rapid growth due to the rapid shift toward automation. However, cartoning machines not only automate the packaging process but also enhance productivity and reduce labor costs. Moreover, the rising demand for packaged food contributes to the growth of the market. Join now to access the latest packaging industry segmentation insights with our Annual Membership: https://www.towardspackaging.com/get-an-annual-membership Major Trends in the Cartoning Machines Market: Automation and Smart Technologies: With the growing trend toward automation, there is a high demand for cartoning machines in the packaging industry . These cartoning machines are gradually being automated to improve speed and accuracy. Integrating smart technologies like AI and IoT in these machines enables real-time packaging process tracking and reduces flaws, further increasing efficiency. Rising Focus on Sustainability: As consumers and businesses become more aware of the negative impact of packaging waste on the environment, they are looking for cartoning machines that use recyclable materials and less energy to produce cartons. Moreover, stringent regulations to reduce packaging waste and a strong emphasis on sustainable practices positively impact the market. Demand for High-Speed Machines: High-speed cartoning machines are in great demand to meet the increasing production needs. These machines work with higher capacity and productivity relative to raw output, allowing manufacturers to expand production to effectively meet customer needs. Need for Industry-specific Solutions: While packaging solutions continue to evolve, cartoning machines are becoming more advanced and user-friendly. With the growing need for customized packaging, manufacturers are developing versatile cartooning machines to meet the diverse needs of various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and cosmetics. If there's anything you'd like to ask, feel free to get in touch with us @ sales@towardspackaging.com Insights from Key Regions Industrialization Supported Asia ’s Dominance: What till 2034? Asia Pacific dominated the cartoning machines market with the largest share in 2023. This is mainly due to increased industrialization, especially in countries like India and China. As industries embraced automated packaging solutions, the adoption of cartoning machines has increased significantly. Industries like food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics & personal care are investing heavily in automated packaging solutions to meet consumers’ diverse needs. The rise of e-commerce and the rising adoption of advanced automated technologies are likely to contribute to market expansion in the coming years. Moreover, regional market players are developing innovative solutions to meet the varying demands of various industries. In November 2023 , Pratham Technologies, a leading Pune-based manufacturer of printing and packaging machinery, released its latest innovation, the Superpack Cartoprintinspect cartoning machine, at the CPHI and PMEC 2023 exhibitions. The machine offers a combination of cartooning, inline insert folding, and vision inspection systems, all developed in-house by Pratham Technologies. Adoption of Advanced Technologies to Boost Market in Europe The cartoning machines market in Europe is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. This is primarily due to the increasing usage of advanced packaging machines , including cartoning machines. Several industries in the region are focusing on automation. Moreover, there is a strong focus on sustainability practices. Thus, packaging manufacturers are shifting toward cartoning machines that use less electricity. In addition, the increasing demand for customized packaging solutions and the rising consumption of packaged bakery goods contribute to regional market growth. Cartoning Machines Market Segmentation By machine type, the vertical segment dominated the global market in 2023. Vertical cartoning machines generally use small feeder sections, which reduce the possibility of product damage. They also have a smaller footprint than other types of cartoning machines. This type of cartoning machine is especially effective where the product is vials, jars, and bottles, as they have short in-feed systems that reduce the risk of products being damaged. By packaging material, the paperboard segment registered dominance in the market in 2023 due to the increased concerns about environmental sustainability. Paperboard is a popular material used in manufacturing folding cartons, while cartoning machines are used to form, pack, and close cartons. Paperboard can be used in secondary and tertiary packaging because it is cheap, printable, and collapsible. By end-user, the food & beverages segment dominated the market in 2023. This is mainly due to the increased demand for packaged food & beverages. Cartoning machines are used to package many products such as cereal boxes, frozen foods, snack bars, as well as juice cartons. Carton packaging ensures product freshness , safety, and compliance with food safety regulations. Competitive Landscape The cartoning machines market continues to evolve rapidly in the coming years. Key players competing in the market include Warade PackTech Private Limited, Creative Packaging System, Harikrushna Machines Private Limited, Aarvee PHARMA machinery, Durva Machinery, Jet Pack Machines Private Limited, Marchesini Group, PAC Machinery Group, Pactech Machinery LLP, SATV Industries, Unisource Packaging Private Limited, Barvaya Packaging Industries, Orpac Systems Private Limited, Sonus Pharma Machines, and Parth Engineers & Consultant. These players are making efforts to drive innovations and stay ahead of the competion. More Insights in Towards Packaging: The global bottled water packaging market size was at USD 99.73 billion in 2022 to secure an estimated USD 195.59 billion by 2032, stretching at a 6.9% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. The global industrial packaging market size forecasted to expand from USD 62.56 billion in 2022 to achieve an approximation USD 101.42 billion by 2032, increasing at a 5.0% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. The global electronic packaging market size calculated to go up from USD 1.40 billion in 2022 to realize an expected USD 6.14 billion by 2032, developing at a 16.0% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. The global foam packaging market size presumed to grow from USD 17.40 billion in 2022 to fulfill a guesstimated USD 29.28 billion by 2032, thriving at a 5.35% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. The global medical device packaging market size speculated to escalate from USD 24.87 billion in 2022 to reach a conjectured USD 52.67 billion by 2032, advancing at a 7.42% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. The global virgin plastic packaging market size envisaged to surge from USD 117.23 billion in 2022 to acquire an anticipated USD 322.50 billion by 2032, maturing at a 9.91% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. The global aseptic packaging market size to elevate from USD 50.34 billion in 2022 to reach an estimated secure a forecasted USD 138.48 billion by 2032, escalating at a 10.7% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. The global rigid packaging market size expected to increase from USD 209.48 billion in 2022 hit a presumed USD 333.17 billion by 2032, augmenting at a 4.8% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. The global plastic food packaging market size anticipated to rise from USD 54.98 billion in 2022 to attain a calculated USD 88.28 billion by 2032, increasing at a 4.9% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. The global paper and paperboard packaging market size was at USD 297.89 billion in 2022 to secure an estimated USD 452.74 billion by 2032, progressing at a 4.28% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. Recent Developments In October 2024 , Econocorp announced the launch of its latest secondary packaging machine , the Spartan M-Pro carton, at PACK EXPO International 2024. In April 2024 , IWK Packaging Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of premium cartoning and tube filling equipment for the pharmaceutical and health & beauty sectors, introduced the CH 4, a modular, horizontal cartoning machine engineered to meet dramatically increased demand for the packaging of pre-filled syringes, vials, and other delicate pharma containers. This high-speed machine reduces energy consumption by over 20%. In November 2023 , ELITER presented its New Automatic Cartoning Machine during the Shanghai World of Packaging 2023. GRAN SONATA is the new end-load cartoner that is effective for large-sized cartoning and medium-size case packing. It offers the possibility of compact secondary and tertiary packaging for companies interested in automation of their packaging processes. Segments Covered in the Report By Machine Type Vertical Horizontal By Packaging Material Paperboard Corrugated Fiberboard By End User Food & Beverages Personal Care Cosmetics Pharmaceutical By Region North America U.S. Canada Europe Germany UK France Italy Spain Sweden Denmark Norway Asia Pacific China Japan India South Korea Thailand Latin America Brazil Mexico Argentina Middle East and Africa (MEA) South Africa UAE Saudi Arabia Kuwait Review the Full TOC for the Cartoning Machine Market Report: https://www.towardspackaging.com/table-of-content/cartoning-machine-market-sizing Invest in Premium Global Insights @ https://www.towardspackaging.com/price/5362 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at sales@towardspackaging.com About Us Towards Packaging is a leading global consulting firm specializing in providing comprehensive and strategic research solutions. 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Wesley Learns Book Drive: Bridging Financial Literacy Gaps 12-03-2024 10:50 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Authority Titans Image: https://www.getnews.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1733251785.jpg Denver, Colorado - December 3, 2024 - The Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF) has announced Denver Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez as the inaugural sponsor of the 2025 Annual Wesley Learns Book Drive. This initiative, led by GCFLF co-founders Chadrick Davis and Prince Dykes, aims to empower underserved communities through financial education and first-time stock ownership opportunities. The Wesley Learns Book Drive is more than a campaign-it's a movement to address critical gaps in financial education. This initiative will impact five major U.S. cities: Denver, Atlanta, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Denver will proudly kick off the campaign in April 2025 during Financial Literacy Month, setting the stage for transformative community involvement. Why Financial Literacy Matters: Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez, a passionate advocate for financial literacy and member of Denver's Budget & Policy Committee, expressed her enthusiasm for the program:"As a proud sponsor of the Global Children's Financial Literacy Foundation, I am thrilled to support a program helping shape the future of Denver's youth. Financial literacy is the key to success, and I hear directly from young people in our city-they want to understand money and how to save, invest, and plan for their dreams. This program not only makes learning about finances fun and accessible but also encourages Denver families to come together and have important conversations about a topic that can sometimes feel uncomfortable. We're building a stronger, more empowered Denver for future generations by fostering informed decision-making and strengthening family bonds." Image: https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe9n00lRfzKfy2zON-lyZJ-KhM3z3D0rForhRqDM8tcTJdEr88ETYModKaImvEXfX7maOWfU2XcJuMuQoGkIjAn85cicUHGS13cnitSobvnP0Ftk3o8iHi0Jccm_cACrkEwZIqB?key=Nd4HPBmNVJ1n2fHaexOk_lwo Photo Courtesy: Chadrick Davis & Prince Dyke / Flor Alvidrez This partnership aims to: * Donate financial literacy books to underserved children. * Create first-time shareholders, empowering young people to take their first steps into financial independence. Councilwoman Alvidrez's leadership amplifies the importance of bridging financial education gaps and ensuring all children, regardless of their background, have the tools to succeed. Wesley Learns Book Drive: Transforming Education Into Action The Wesley Learns Book Drive combines education and real-world application, providing children with engaging financial literacy resources like the Wesley Learns book series, authored by GCFLF Co-Founder Prince Dykes. Featuring iconic figures like NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis, the series simplifies complex financial concepts, making them accessible and inspiring for young readers. The campaign's timeline spans from October 15, 2024, to March 31, 2025, culminating with a kickoff event in Denver in April 2025. This event will spotlight community involvement and showcase the collective effort to empower the next generation through financial literacy. A National Movement with Local Impact The Wesley Learns Book Drive will reach five U.S. cities through partnerships with local city councils and community leaders. Each city will tailor the program to address its unique challenges, creating a nationwide ripple effect of empowerment and inclusion. Chadrick Davis, GCFLF Co-Founder, emphasized the campaign's importance:"This initiative is about more than books. It's about sparking conversations, building confidence, and fostering inclusion. Financial literacy is the foundation for success, and by investing in our children today, we're creating a better tomorrow for everyone." Support the 2025 Wesley Learns Book Drive The success of the 2025 Wesley Learns Book Drive relies on community support. GCFLF invites individuals, families, educators, and organizations to participate by: * Visiting the website: Visit their website to contribute to this life-changing initiative. * Volunteering: Partner with local events or sponsor a drive in your community. * Raising Awareness: Share the message through social media and community networks. About Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF): The Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF) is committed to empowering underserved communities through innovative financial education programs and first-time stock ownership opportunities. Co-founded by Chadrick Davis and Prince Dykes, the foundation bridges the gap in financial literacy by offering engaging resources and real-world applications for young people. Through initiatives like the Wesley Learns Book Drive, GCFLF fosters inclusion, confidence, and informed decision-making to build a better tomorrow for all. Stay informed about the initiative by following their updates on Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/gcflf/ ], Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/childrenfinancialliteracy/?hl=en ], and LinkedIn [ https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-children-financial-literacy-foundation/?viewAsMember=true ]. Media Contact Company Name: Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF) Contact Person: Chadrick & Prince Dykes Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=wesley-learns-book-drive-bridging-financial-literacy-gaps ] Phone: 240608-2647 Country: United States Website: http://www.gcflf.org This release was published on openPR.None
In the heart of Madhya Pradesh, nestled amid the rugged terrains of Rajgarh district, lies Jaitpura - a village where time seems to have stopped, leaving dreams in shackles and childhoods stolen. Here, innocence is traded, and the cruel weight of tradition drags children into adulthood long before their time. Our journey began where the road ended, over narrow, broken paths that echoed the hardship of lives untouched by development. In these forgotten corners of India, we found children whose laughter has been silenced by customs like child marriage and engagement, bound by the age-old practice of Jhagda-Natra. This grim tradition demands exorbitant amounts from families seeking to break free from pre-arranged marriages, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and despair. The stories of Jaitpura are a reflection of a broader malaise plaguing 50 villages, where over 700 children have lost their right to a carefree childhood. Rama Bai, now 40, recalls how her childhood ended abruptly three decades ago. "I got married at the age of 10 years... Every day, girls here are married off. This must stop," she said, her voice heavy with the weight of her past. Geeta, just 22, carries her young daughter in her arms. Engaged at two, married at 16, she refuses to let history repeat itself. "I will not engage my daughter. This must end with me," she asserts, her resolve a tiny ray of light amid the darkness that lies heavy over the lives of the children. One parent explained the harsh reality: "Here relationships are often fixed even before birth. When a woman is six months pregnant, families decide-'if you have a boy and we have a girl, they will be engaged.' They stick to their word. As children grow, more money is required, and sometimes, in a drunken state, engagements are finalised. This happened in our family too," she said, a tone of resignation in her voice. Childhood Dreams in Chains These decisions impact children profoundly, robbing them of their innocence and dreams. Some are as young as one year old when they are engaged, marked with bracelets or lockets to signify the commitment. Dinesh, a young boy, shared a bittersweet moment about his fiancee: "My fiancee is frim Gangapar. She was given a bracelet and a pendent during the engagement." Another child, Mangilal's fiancée, said: "I was just a year old when I got engaged. I don't remember much, but I know his name is Mangilal. I didn't receive anything during the engagement." For many, these symbols of commitment are not cherished but burdensome. A boy, just 10 years old, was vocal about his discomfort. "I was given sweets when I got engaged, but I didn't want to. I've decided-I won't marry. I'm in the 5th standard, and I want to become a doctor," he said. For the young girls, anklets and bangles are not adornments but symbols of oppression. The pain, both physical and emotional, weighs heavily on them. "My feet hurt a lot because of the anklets. I tell my parents every day, but they say I must wear them. This is bondage. I want freedom from these," a girl said. For most, these ornaments represent a lifelong burden. A 10-year-old, married when she was far younger, said: "The bangles were put on me during my engagement and marriage. They're said to enhance a girl's beauty, but to me, they are shackles. Sometimes, when there is trouble at my in-laws' house, these bangles are removed and sold." Villagers justify the system as a compulsion - a way to escape debt, or wedding expenses. But it is the children who pay the price, their lives reduced to mere transactions. Govardhan Tanwar, the deputy sarpanch, sounded matter of fact. "Engagements happen when parents are drunk. They take loans, marry off their daughters, and the cycle continues." According to the National Family Health Survey-5, 46 per cent of women aged 20-24 in Rajgarh were married before they turned 18. Education remains a distant dream, with over half the women in the district illiterate. Breaking these shackles comes at a cost. Families must pay hefty fines to annul pre-arranged marriages, often appearing before social panchayats. The price of freedom is crushing, leaving many resigned to their fates. In certain regions of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, if a girl dares to break free from this bondage or refuses to go through with a prearranged marriage, she and her family are summoned before social councils. These councils impose fines, known as 'jhagda' (penalty), for canceling the marriage. In some cases, practices like nata or natara, involving widows or abandoned women returning to society, are also intertwined with these traditions. Amid these statistics and age-old customs, this story is not just about Jaitpura village-it is a reflection of countless tales of pain and struggle. It is the story of countless villages where tradition chains childhood, and dreams are sold.Global stocks end mostly up with DAX crossing 20,000 for 1st time
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