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As you well know, Vladimir Putin wants to make Ukrainians subjects of the Russian empire, which for several decades was disingenuously rebranded as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The other free nation under attack is, of course, Israel. Iran’s ruler, Ali Khamenei, wants to exterminate Israelis and fold their land into an Islamic empire disingenuously branded as the Islamic Republic of Iran. Two months ago, Mr. Putin and Mr. Khamenei announced their intention to sign a “comprehensive strategic partnership,” meaning closer military cooperation with Tehran — meaning Iran sending Russia more Iranian drones and missiles to kill Ukrainian men, women and children. In October, the Israeli military knocked out much of Iran’s missile production facilities, limiting the supply that will be available to Mr. Putin. For that, might you want to give Mr. a pat on the back rather than a slap in the face? Now, let’s get political. The incoming Trump administration will be the most pro-Israel in history — the same of the Republican-controlled House and Senate. European animus toward Israel is among the reasons some Republicans are advising President-elect Donald Trump to leave it to the European Union to save Ukraine — or not. Of course, you understand that if Mr. Putin prevails in Ukraine, his troops and tanks will soon be on your border — and maybe making tracks over your border. Under Article 5 of NATO’s founding treaty, the U.S. would be committed to assisting in your country’s defense. Do you think Mr. Putin won’t test the strength of that commitment? I suspect you will repeat what your deputy said: “We are obliged to respect the provisions of the International Criminal Court.” Here are three reasons you’re not obliged. One: The arrest warrants against Mr. were issued by ICC prosecutor Karim Asad Ahmad Khan based on disinformation he was only too happy to receive from Hamas and other terrorist proxies of Iran. Two: For the ICC to issue warrants against the leader of a nation that is not a member of the ICC — such as Israel — violates the treaty under which the ICC was established. So the ICC’s warrants represent an illegal usurpation of power. Three: Mike Waltz, Mr. Trump’s incoming national security adviser, pointed out: “First it’s the leaders of Israel’s democracy, then it’s the leader of any democracy that doesn’t fit the ICC’s agenda.” In fact, the ICC already has an open investigation of the U.S. — even though the U.S. has also declined to join. So you’re really saying that is “obliged to respect” the ICC but not the U.S. Do you think that’s wise? Let me remind you that in his first term, Mr. Trump issued an executive order threatening sanctions against anyone participating in ICC investigations or arrests of Americans, Israelis and others who do not recognize the ICC’s authority. President Biden rescinded that order. I’ll bet you a zloty it will be revived next year. Finally, do you not grasp that the Israelis are doing what is necessary to deter and hopefully defeat their enemies? Isn’t that what you’ve been advocating for Ukrainians — that they be given a chance to fight hard enough to make Mr. Putin back off? Over the past year and to the surprise of most experts, the Israelis have largely incapacitated Hamas, Hezbollah and their patron in Iran. They achieved these results while scrupulously abiding by international law. If you don’t get that, read the assessments by John Spencer, chair of urban warfare studies at West Point, and retired British Col. Richard Kemp, who has been on the battlefields of Gaza for months. Their bottom line: The Israeli military has done more to minimize civilian casualties than any army in history You should also be familiar with ex-paratrooper and former Sandhurst senior lecturer Andrew Fox. The bottom line of the report he recently pulled together for the Henry Jackson Society in Britain: The Israelis have succeeded in that effort as never before in an urban conflict — despite Hamas’ blatantly illegal practice of using civilians as humans shields. The report finds that the facts have been egregiously misrepresented by much of the media. Final question: Why is Mr. Khan, the prosecutor, propagating the lie that Mr. has been committing “crimes against humanity”? Final answer: Because this is the form antisemitism takes in the 21st century. Consider what you will be saying about if you effectively bar the prime minister of the small, genocidally threatened nation-state of the Jewish people from a commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz, where genocidal antisemitism reached its zenith in the 20th century. Please call me anytime to discuss this or other issues. Until then, Slava Ukraini! Cliff Copyright © 2024 The Washington Times, LLC. .None

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California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sitesLOS ANGELES , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI / CDZIP) ("Cadiz," the "Company"), a California water solutions company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following cash dividend on the Company's 8.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock"). Holders of Series A Preferred Stock will receive a cash dividend equal to $560.00 per whole share. Holders of depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000 fractional interest in a share of Series A Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: CDZIP), will receive a cash dividend equal to $0.56 per depositary share. The dividend will be paid on January 15, 2025 , to applicable holders of record as of the close of business on January 3, 2025 . About Cadiz, Inc. Founded in 1983, Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI) is a California water solutions company dedicated to providing access to clean, reliable and affordable water for people through a unique combination of water supply, storage, pipeline and treatment solutions. With 45,000 acres of land in California , 2.5 million acre-feet of water supply, 220 miles of pipeline assets and the most cost-effective water treatment filtration technology in the industry, Cadiz offers a full suite of solutions to address the impacts of climate change on clean water access. For more information, please visit https://www.cadizinc.com . Safe Harbor Statement This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. "Forward-looking statements" describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as "anticipates", "expect", "may", "plan", or "will". Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, projections, predictions, expectations, or beliefs about future events or results and are not statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the Company's expectations regarding payments of dividends in the future. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These and other risks are identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"), including without limitation our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings subsequently made by the Company with the Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management's assumptions and estimates as of such date. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cadiz-inc-declares-quarterly-dividend-for-q4-2024-on-series-a-cumulative-perpetual-preferred-stock-302339009.html SOURCE Cadiz, Inc.

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NoneHOUSTON — The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team Monday, in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston. Walker signed a $60 million, three-year contract that will pay him $20 million annually just more than a week after the Astros acquired infielder Isaac Paredes from Cubs in the trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago . “The way I view it right now is Paredes is going to play third base and Walker is going to play first base,” general manager Dana Brown said Monday. “And Bregman’s still a free agent.” The Astros had hoped to re-sign Bregman, the team’s third baseman for the last nine seasons, but Brown said the negotiations stalled. “I thought we made a really competitive offer, showing that we wanted him back,” he said. “But we had to pursue other options. We couldn’t just sit there. We locked in Paredes early in that trade, knowing that he could play third or first and then when the opportunity to add another bat came up we just jumped on it.” The addition of a first baseman was a priority this offseason for the Astros after they released struggling first baseman José Abreu less than halfway through a $58.5 million, three-year contract. “We knew we had to get better at first base,” Brown said. “We pursued (Walker) and we’re excited to have him because we know that we’re going to have a really good first baseman that can defend and also hit the ball on the seats from time to time.” Walked was attracted by the sustained success of the Astros, who won their first two World Series titles in 2017 and '22. “I’ve been watching this team for a while now, and that edge, the energy, the expectation, you can tell that they’re going out there with a standard,” he said. “And I’m very excited to be a part of it.” Walker is looking forward playing on an infield with star second baseman Jose Altuve. He’s fascinated by the success and consistency Altuve has had over his 14-year career. “I get a chance to learn from Jose Altuve,” Walker said. “Nothing really gets better than that.” Brown was asked what he would tell fans disappointed to see the Astros lose another star after George Springer and Carlos Correa left as free agents in recent years. “I would just tell the fans that look, we are very focused on remaining competitive,” he said. “We’re very focused on winning division and going back to the World Series, and I think with these additions that we have the ability to do that. So, I feel strongly that we’re going to be picked to win the division first off. And if our pitching holds up, which I feel strongly about, as well, I think we’ll get deep into the postseason.” The Astros won the AL West for a fourth straight year this season before being swept by the Tigers in an AL Wild Card Series. Walker, who turns 34 during the opening week of the season, hit .251 with 26 homers, 84 RBIs, 55 walks and 133 strikeouts this year. That was down from 2023, when he batted .258 with 33 homers and 103 RBIs as the Diamondbacks reached the World Series. Walker played in 130 games this year, down from 157 in 2023 and 160 in 2022. He was sidelined between July 29 and Sept. 3 by a strained left oblique. He spent the last eight seasons with the Diamondbacks, where he hit 146 homers with 442 RBIs and a .251 batting average. He didn’t secure a full-time job in the big leagues until 2019. He’s provided consistent power over the past six seasons and has grown into an elite defensive first baseman, winning Gold Gloves in each of the past three seasons. Walker played college ball at South Carolina and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2012. He made his big league debut with the Orioles in 2014 but couldn’t stick in the majors and was claimed off waivers by Atlanta, Cincinnati and Arizona in a five-week span. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Australia’s sharemarket is likely to open lower after a sell-off in the world’s largest technology companies hit US stocks in the final stretch of a stellar year. Futures are pointing to a drop of 0.35 per cent, or 29 points, on Monday morning across the local bourse, to 8228, as traders take stock of a pullback in the US last week. Nasdaq, one of the “Magnificent Seven” companies, bore the brunt of last week’s selling. Credit: Bloomberg In the US, during a session of slim trading volume – which tends to amplify moves – the S&P 500 lost 1.1 per cent and the Nasdaq 100 slipped 1.4 per cent. While every major industry succumbed to Friday’s slide, tech megacaps bore the brunt of the selling. That’s after a torrid surge in which the group of companies dubbed the “Magnificent Seven” accounted for more than half of the US equity benchmark’s gains in 2024. “I think Santa has already come. Have you seen the performance this year?” said Kenny Polcari from financial advising firm SlateStone Wealth. “[This] week is another holiday-shortened week, volumes will be light, moves will be exaggerated. Don’t make any major investing decisions this week.” Steve Sosnick, from Interactive Brokers said while the market was in holiday season, he had fielded more inquiries than expected. “The best I can figure out is that there are large accounts, pension funds and the like, who need to rebalance their holdings before year-end,” he said. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 trimmed last week’s gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.8 per cent on Friday. A gauge of the “Magnificent Seven” sank 2 per cent, led by losses in Tesla and Nvidia. The Russell 2000 index of small caps dropped 1.6 per cent. The yield on 10-year Treasuries rose 4 basis points to 4.62 per cent. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index wavered. Funds tied to several of the major themes that have driven markets and fund flows over the past three years stumbled during the week ending Christmas Day, according to data compiled by EPFR. Redemptions from cryptocurrency funds hit a record high while technology sector funds extended their longest outflow streak since the first week of 2023, the firm said. This year’s rally in US equities has driven the expectations for stocks so high that it may turn out to be the biggest hurdle for further gains in the new year. And the bar is even higher for tech stocks, given their massive surge in 2024. A Bloomberg Intelligence analysis recently found that analysts estimate a nearly 30 per cent earnings growth for the sector next year, but tech’s market-cap share of the S&P 500 index implies closer to 40 per cent growth expectations may be embedded in the stocks. “The market’s largest companies and other related technology darlings are still being awarded significant premiums,” said Jason Pride and Michael Reynolds at Glenmede. “Excessive valuations leave room for downside if earnings fail to meet expectations. Market concentration should reward efforts to regularly diversify portfolios.” Bloomberg The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day’s trading. Get it each weekday afternoon .Furthermore, the case has sparked discussions about the ethics of selective reduction and the societal pressures that lead to high-order multiple pregnancies. Some experts argue that the desire for large families and social expectations around fertility can contribute to risky and ethically questionable practices, such as pursuing fertility treatments without fully understanding the potential consequences.WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Max Green's 16 points helped Holy Cross defeat Regis (MA) 82-46 on Sunday. Green also had nine rebounds and six assists for the Crusaders (8-5). Aidan Richard scored 13 points, going 4 of 6 (3 for 5 from 3-point range). Declan Ryan went 6 of 8 from the field to finish with 12 points. Jamir Harvey finished with 11 points, seven rebounds and four steals for the Pride. Aamyr Sullivan added nine points and five assists for Regis (MA). Dan Grasso finished with six points. Holy Cross took the lead with 19:46 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 36-20 at halftime, with Richard racking up 10 points. Holy Cross extended its lead to 82-43 during the second half, fueled by a 15-2 scoring run. Green scored a team-high 11 points in the second half as their team closed out the win. Holy Cross hosts Loyola (MD) in its next matchup on Thursday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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Alex Padilla, D-Calif., said at a news conference. “So we're going to keep pressing.” The senators from the Congressional Hispanic Conference urged the White House to re-designate or renew Temporary Protected Status for migrants from Nicaragua, Ecuador and El Salvador, as well as issue an order to expedite renewals for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Over 1 million migrants in the US rely on TPS, which allows people already in the country to stay and work legally if their homelands are deemed unsafe. Trump has suggested he would scale back the program as he looks to implement the largest deportation operation in US history. “We know the incoming administration is going to try to implement chaotic immigration policies that tear our families apart,” said Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., adding, “But we have a chance to do something about that right now and give these families as much legal protection and reassurance as possible.” While Trump could attempt to undo some of the actions, they would set up a legal impediment and give migrants stronger legal standing to challenge Trump's orders. In 2017, the Trump administration announced the end of TPS for Nicaraguans, saying that it was no longer needed. But TPS holders challenged the legality of that decision in a lawsuit in court. Since then, the duration of TPS for Nicaragua depends on a court order from a federal judge. The White House is considering taking action to extend temporary protections for some nations, but nothing has yet been decided, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss negotiations. Redesignating protected status for some nations would involve a more serious undertaking because it would grant people the right to stay in the US from the date it was designated and a determination on the safety and security of the nation must be done. The renewal procedure only involves those already in the US who would be allowed to stay longer. In the last months, advocates have ramped up pressure on the Biden administration re-designate Nicaraguan migrants for TPS, which would protect thousands of people from deportation. Hundreds of religious, immigration and human rights organizations argue that the combination of political and environmental circumstances make it unsafe for Nicaraguans to return to their country. “We don't know how politics can change with Trump and TPS gives us peace of mind,” said Grethel Gomez, a 60-year-old Nicaraguan activist and asylum petitioner who could benefit from TPS. “There is horror of deportation, and this would give us security." Gomez's son was a human rights activist in Nicaragua and was detained for 45 days. She took to the streets to protest and ask for his release and was also persecuted, she said. Gomez left Nicaragua clandestinely and arrived in the United States with a tourist visa in 2021. Less than a year later she requested asylum, but she has not yet had any interviews and fears that her process will be hindered during the Trump administration. TPS could also benefit those Nicaraguans who came under a separate Biden program called humanitarian parole and have temporary legal status that expires after two years. Trump has said that he will end the parole program. Other immigrants, such as Jose Cabrera, a TPS holder from El Salvador, have lived in the US for decades. But the TPS designation for El Salvador ends in March. Cabrera, who took time off from his landscaping job to speak alongside the senators at the Capitol Wednesday, said, “I'm proud to be part of this community. 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A massive asteroid could strike Earth on Friday, the 13th, but not this one. The 2029 Friday 13 is the most concerning of all because there is a slim chance that we will be struck by a massive asteroid that is speeding towards Earth. Today is the day to pay close attention to the gap when boarding the train and to cast ten glances left and right before crossing the street. For what reason? Of course, it's Friday 13, the dreaded day, as quoted in a report by the Daily Star UK. You can avoid disaster on this year's frightfully unlucky day if you take precautions, but in 2029, just over four years from now, you might not be so fortunate because a massive asteroid might be on its way to Earth. First discovered in 2004, the titanic space rock known as Apophis was estimated in 2017 to have a 2.7% chance of striking Earth in 2029. Any chance of an impact in 2029 was ruled out by more observations of the asteroid. Also Read : The most eligible bachelor? 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The overall probability of a small impact directing Apophis into a collision with the Earth is less than one in five, the space expert stated, noting that only five percent of such impulses are in the proper direction to generate an Earth impact. In comparison, this figure is roughly 20 times less likely than winning the lottery, which is a pointless endeavour in the modern world. Again, though, it is not impossible. Actually, it's much more unlikely that you even exist. The likelihood that you are sitting there reading this right now is one in ten, not a billion, not a trillion, but ten with 2,685,000 zeros in front of it, when you consider all the variables like the right sperm finding the egg, your parents meeting, your grandparents meeting, and so forth. 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(BPT) - Tech gifts are consistently some of the most popular presents to give and receive during the holidays. In fact, according to the annual Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns report , a record 233 million U.S. adults (89%) will buy tech products during the 2024 holiday season. But with so many devices out there, it can be hard to decide on the perfect option for the loved one on your list. A tablet like the new Fire HD 8 from Amazon offers the versatility of an all-in-one device, with access to streaming, gaming, video chatting, reading or writing all at your fingertips. Fire HD 8 also features a vibrant 8-inch HD display and lightweight, portable design, for high-quality entertainment on the go. Plus, Fire HD 8 comes with three new AI features that can help you get the most out of your tablet experience. Check them out below and learn how they can help you with daily tasks this holiday season and beyond. 1. Meet your personal writing assistant Do you struggle with writing a heartfelt message or finessing a tricky email? Fear not! Writing Assist is here to help. Writing Assist works as part of your Fire tablet's device keyboard and compatible apps, including email, Word documents and social media. In just a few taps, you can transform your writing from good to great. Try Writing Assist's pre-set styles to turn a simple email into a professionally written note. Or, you can ask Writing Assist for grammar suggestions to make your writing more concise, or elaborate on your ideas. You can even "emojify" your writing to add more fun and personality. 2. Learn more in less time Say goodbye to scrolling through pages of information. The new Webpage Summaries feature allows you to learn pertinent information as quickly as possible. Available on the Silk browser on Fire tablets, Webpage Summaries provides quick insights on web articles. In a matter of seconds, this feature will distill the key points in an article or on a webpage into a clear, concise summary of what you need to know. 3. Get creative with your device wallpaper With Wallpaper Creator, you can easily add a touch of creative flair and customization to your tablet's home screen. You can choose from one of the curated prompts to get started on creating a unique background. Or, if you're ready to let your imagination run wild, type a description of what you'd like to see. For example, you can ask for an image of a tiger swimming underwater or a watercolor-style image of a desert landscape in space. Wallpaper Creator will then turn your vision into a reality, delivering a high-resolution image that you can use as your tablet's wallpaper. Celebrate an AI-powered holiday season Writing Assist, Webpage Summaries, and Wallpaper Creator are now available on Amazon's new Fire HD 8 and other compatible Fire tablet devices, including the latest Fire HD 10 and Fire Max 11 tablets. To learn more, or to order a new Fire tablet this gift-giving season, visit Amazon.com .

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He almost always seems to these days for the first-place Steelers (9-3), who find themselves atop the AFC North behind the play of their resurgent 36-year-old quarterback, who has taken a decidedly democratic approach to resurrecting his career. The nine-time Pro Bowler threw the ball to 10 different players while piling up 414 yards last week against the Bengals . Sure, mercurial star George Pickens got the ball. But so did Washington. And third tight end MyCole Pruitt. And wide receiver Ben Skowronek, who turned his second catch of the season into a 23-yard gain on a drive that ended with one of Wilson's three touchdown passes. “You never know when it’s coming your way,” Skowronek said. Not with Wilson at the controls. Fourteen different players have at least one catch this season for the Steelers. That includes Mike Williams, whose lone grab a month since being acquired from the New York Jets is a 32-yard rainbow for the winning score in the final minutes against Washington. It also includes Skowronek, who spent the early portion of the season on injured reserve and worried he'd sort of lost his place in line while he rehabbed. Skowronek and his teammates have quickly learned that with Wilson, there is no “line." During his six starts since returning from a calf injury, Wilson has thrown it wherever, whenever. “It’s like in baseball,” said Wilson, a former minor league second baseman. “You’ll never hit a home run if you don’t swing. And I really believe that you’ve got to swing, you’ve got to trust guys. You’ve got to be able to trust yourself.” Something that hasn't been an issue for Wilson for years, even if he arrived in Pittsburgh at a crossroads following an abrupt fall from grace in Denver. The Steelers couldn't sign Wilson to a one-year deal for the veteran minimum fast enough, and Wilson wasted little time building a rapport with players who were relative strangers. What began with throwing sessions in San Diego has morphed into team dinners and Friday nights where Wilson and first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will hole themselves up in the team facility poring over tapes and bouncing ideas off each other until their wives call wondering where they are. On game days, that work manifests itself in various ways. It's tight end Pat Freiermuth drifting toward an open area while Wilson scrambles, as he did two plays after Skowronek's grab for a 25-yard touchdown. It's Wilson calling an audible at the line of scrimmage late against Cincinnati to hit Van Jefferson for a 43-yard gain that led to a clinching field goal. It's not just good for the stat sheet, it's good for the vibes. “Morale is a big part,” Smith said. Guys who want to be invested. Spreading it around is beneficial in a myriad of ways. It means players don't feel they are “decoys on every play,” as Smith put it. It also means once you put it on film, it means opponents have to find a way to defend it. And the more things an opponent has to defend, the better for an offense, particularly one led by a quarterback who will make his 195th start on Sunday when Cleveland (3-9) visits. “Russ has seen every coverage,” Skowronek said. “He’s ran all these concepts before. So he knows progressions like probably the back of his hand.” Besides, Wilson knows he can't just preach about the importance of being unselfish without practicing it a little bit too. That means giving opportunities to those who have worked for it, no matter where they might fall on the depth chart. “I think that the best part about it is that we’re all super close,” Wilson said. “And I think that bond is really everything too, and just the understanding of each guy and the relationships that we have together, it’s fun. We’re having a great time.” It sure looks like it. The Steelers are averaging a healthy 28.7 points since Wilson recovered from a calf injury that forced him to watch the first six games from the sideline. For the first time in a long time, Pittsburgh no longer has to rely exclusively on its defense to get by. While Mike Tomlin will never get comfortable with the idea of getting into a shootout — blame his defensive coaching roots before taking over in Pittsburgh in 2007 — it's nice to know his team can match opponents score for score if necessary. Another one could be looming against the Browns, who piled up more than 500 yards in a loss to Denver on Monday night. If one materializes, Wilson is ready to do whatever is necessary and find whoever is necessary, regardless of pedigree, salary or resume. “We got to love that part of it,” Wilson said. “We can’t fear it. We’ve got to want it. We’ve got to expect it. We’ve got to embrace it. We’ve got to challenge that. We’ve got to be in those moments and be locked into that moment. 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Billionaires have seen their combined wealth shoot up 121 percent over the past decade to $14 trillion, Swiss bank UBS said Thursday, with tech billionaires' coffers filling the fastest. Switzerland's biggest bank, which is among the world's largest wealth managers, said the number of dollar billionaires increased from 1,757 to 2,682 over the past 10 years, peaking in 2021 with 2,686. The 10th edition of UBS's annual Billionaire Ambitions report, which tracks the wealth of the world's richest people, found that billionaires have comfortably outperformed global equity markets over the past decade. The report documents "the growth and investment of great wealth, as well as how it's being preserved for future generations and used to have a positive effect on society", said Benjamin Cavalli, head of strategic clients at UBS global wealth management. Between 2015 and 2024, total billionaire wealth increased by 121 percent from $6.3 trillion to $14.0 trillion -- while the MSCI AC World Index of global equities rose 73 percent. The wealth of tech billionaires increased the fastest, followed by that of industrialists. Worldwide, tech billionaires' wealth tripled from $788.9 billion in 2015 to $2.4 trillion in 2024. "In earlier years, the new billionaires commercialised e-commerce, social media and digital payments; more recently they engineered the generative AI boom, while also developing cyber-security, fintech, 3D printing and robotics," UBS said. The report found that since 2020, the global growth trend had slowed due to declines among China's billionaires. From 2015 to 2020, billionaire wealth grew globally at an annual rate of 10 percent, but growth has plunged to one percent since 2020. Chinese billionaire wealth more than doubled from 2015 to 2020, rising from $887.3 billion to $2.1 trillion, but has since fallen back to $1.8 trillion. However, North American billionaire wealth has risen 58.5 percent to $6.1 trillion since 2020, "led by industrials and tech billionaires". Meanwhile billionaires are relocating more frequently, with 176 having moved country since 2020, with Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and the United States being popular destinations. In 2024, some 268 people became billionaires for the first time, with 60 percent of them entrepreneurs. "The year's new billionaires were mainly self-made," said UBS. The report said US billionaires accrued the greatest gains in 2024, reinforcing the country's place as the world's main centre for billionaire entrepreneurs. Their wealth rose 27.6 percent to $5.8 trillion, or more than 40 percent of billionaire wealth worldwide. Billionaires' wealth from mainland China and Hong Kong fell 16.8 percent to $1.8 trillion, with the number of billionaires dropping from 588 to 501. Indian billionaires' wealth increased 42.1 percent to $905.6 billion, while their number grew from 153 to 185. Western Europe’s total billionaire wealth rose 16.0 percent to $2.7 trillion -- partly due to a 24 percent increase in Swiss billionaires. UAE billionaires' aggregate wealth rose 39.5 percent to $138.7 billion. UBS said billionaires faced an "uncertain world" over the next 10 years, due to high geopolitical tensions, trade barriers and governments with mounting spending requirements. Billionaires will therefore need to rely on their previous distinctive traits: "smart risk-taking, business focus and determination". "Risk-taking billionaires are likely to be at the forefront of creating two technology-related industries of the future already taking shape: generative AI and renewables/electrification," UBS predicted. And more flexible wealth planning will be needed as billionaire families move country and spread around the world. The heirs and philanthropic causes of baby boom billionaires are set to inherit an estimated $6.3 trillion over the next 15 years, UBS said. rjm/gvAPA Corporation Declares Cash Dividend on Common Shares

Losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% from its record high a day earlier, and the Nasdaq composite lost 0.6%. Losses for Nvidia, Microsoft and Broadcom were the biggest weights on the market. Dell sank 12.2% after reporting revenue that fell shy of forecasts, and HP dropped 11.4% after giving a weaker-than-expected outlook. Treasury yields fell in the bond market. U.S. financial markets will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, and will reopen for a half day on Friday. On Wednesday: The S&P 500 fell 22.89 points, or 0.4%, to 5,998.74. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 138.25 points, or 0.3%, to 44,722.06. The Nasdaq composite fell 115.10 points, or 0.6%, to 19,060.48. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 1.88 points, or 0.1%, to 2,426.19. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 29.40 points, or 0.5%. The Dow is up 425.55 points, or 1%. The Nasdaq is up 56.83 points, or 0.3%. The Russell 2000 is up 19.52 points, or 0.8%. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,228.91 points, or 25.8%. The Dow is up 7,032.52 points, or 18.7%. The Nasdaq is up 4,449.12 points, or 27%. The Russell 2000 is up 399.12 points, or 19.7%.NoneSHAMED ex-minister Louise Haigh was moved from an earlier frontbench role after growing close to a nationalist politician. The ex-Transport Secretary, who quit last month over a fraud conviction , struck up a friendship with Colum Eastwood when she was Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary from 2020-21. At the time, Mr Eastwood, 41, led the Social Democratic and Labour Party which backs a united Ireland. The politics of Northern Ireland are sensitive given the history of sectarian violence during The Troubles. And Labour insiders were worried by the friendship’s potential impact, The Sun on Sunday has been told. Sir Keir Starmer moved Ms Haigh, 37, to Shadow Transport Secretary in his 2021 reshuffle. READ MORE ON LOUISE HAIGH The source said: “Northern Ireland is a sensitive brief. “You have got to tread the path between the nationalists and the Democratic Unionist Party .” Ms Haigh and Mr Eastwood did not respond to requests to comment, while Labour declined to comment. Ms Haigh quit as Transport Secretary nine days ago after it emerged she had committed a fraud offence in 2014. Most read in The Sun The year before she had told police that she had lost her work phone in a mugging , and later found it had not been taken but failed to inform officers. She was given a conditional discharge following the incident which happened before she became MP for Sheffield Heeley. Haigh described the incident as a genuine mistake from which she did not make any gain. She said Sir Keir knew of her conviction . He has said she was only asked to resign after “further information came to light” but has declined to say what.

The Super Football Conference released its All-Division football teams for the 2024 season. You can find the selections for the United White Division below. NOTE : The selections were made by coaches from the conference and not reporters from NJ.com . If an athlete’s name is misspelled, please let us know and we will make the correction. First Team Offense QB: Derek Zammit, DePaul, Jr. Skill: De’zie Jones, DePaul, Sr. Skill: Phillip Folmar, Delbarton, Sr. Skill: Nolan James Jr., DePaul, Sr. Skill: Tylik Hill, Pope John, Sr. OL: Mike Troutman, DePaul, Sr. OL: Emmett Haughney, St. Peter’s Prep, Sr. OL: Lorenzo Petrucci, Delbarton, Sr. OL: Jarrod Cofrancesco, Pope John, Sr. OL: Marlen Bright, DePaul, Jr. Tight end: Elijah Burress, DePaul, Sr. At-Large: Jadon Prinzivalli, Delbarton, Sr. First Team Defense DL: Logan Nagle, DePaul, Jr. DL: Luca Lopez, Delbarton, Sr. DL: Sammy Bartoszek, St. Peter’s Prep, Sr. DL: James Dunnemann, Seton Hall Prep, Sr. LB: Anthony Nittoli, DePaul, Sr. LB: Tyler Houser, Pope John, Sr. LB: Kyle Checchio, Delbarton, Sr. LB: Dylan Gilmore, Seton Hall Prep, Sr. DB: DeShawn Stewart, DePaul, Sr. DB: Wes Johnston, Pope John, Sr. DB: Troy Bailey, Delbarton, Sr. At-Large: Jordan Rodriguez, St. Peter’s Prep, Jr. Second Team Offense QB: Tyler Bell, St. Peter’s Prep, Jr. Skill: Hunter Watson, St. Peter’s Prep, Jr. Skill: Andres Perez, St. Peter’s Prep, Sr. Skill: Brock Dandridge, Delbarton, Sr. Skill: Bryce Robbins, Seton Hall Prep, Jr. OL: Oluwasemilore Olubobola, St. Peter’s Prep, So. OL: Peter Donini, Delbarton, Sr. OL: Andy Covello, Delbarton, Sr. OL: Giancarlo Sciorocco, DePaul, Sr. OL: Dan O’Leary, Pope John, Sr. At-Large: Matt Tafuri, Delbarton, Jr. Second Team Defense DL: Ethan Lilley, DePaul, Sr. DL: Tyler Jackson, Delbarton, Sr. DL: Tyler Amato, Seton Hall Prep, Sr. DL: Joe Pappa, Pope John, Sr. LB: Julian Cruz, St. Peter’s Prep, Jr. LB: Justin Cook, Seton Hall Prep, Sr. LB: Michael Sclafani, Delbarton, Jr. LB: Sam Conetta, Pope John, Jr. DB: Marquet Dorsey, DePaul, Sr. DB: Kyron Grayson, St. Peter’s Prep, Sr. DB: Chaz Cusimano, Delbarton, Fr. Special Teams K: Will Kramer, Delbarton, Sr. P: Declan Farrell, Seton Hall Prep, Jr. R: Justin Gonzalez, St. Peter’s Prep, Sr. Honorable Mention Matthew Bergwall, Seton Hall Prep, Sr. DJ Brown, St. Peter’s Prep, Sr. Lucas Cardinale, Delbarton, Sr. Lorenzo Nieves, DePaul, Sr. Andrew Sanchez, Pope John, Sr. Coach of the Year Brian Bowers, Delbarton Luis Torres covers football. You can reach him at ltorres@njadvancemedia.com . RECOMMENDED • nj .com WATCH 5 N.J. football state semifinals Friday & Saturday, LIVE Nov. 20, 2024, 1:30 p.m. N.J. football picks: Our writers predict winners in every playoff semifinal Nov. 21, 2024, 10:30 a.m. Ryan Patti can be reached at rpatti@njadvancemedia.com or via direct message here . The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter)President Carter, America’s 39th President, passed away at the age of 100. Ms Hanna said President Carter was the first US President to seriously engage with issues in Northern Ireland. The South Belfast and Mid Down MP said: “Throughout his life Jimmy Carter was an advocate for human rights, peace, humanitarianism and doing what’s right, no matter how difficult. Alongside his late wife Rosalynn, his legacy stretches far beyond his term as President and his achievements through the Carter Centre and with Habitat for Humanity are arguably just as meaningful as anything he achieved while in office. “At a time when violence was raging across Northern Ireland, Jimmy Carter ignored advice not to intervene and stuck his head above the parapet calling for the US to become directly involved in trying to secure peace here and promising investment after it was established. He was persuaded to get involved by Tip O’Neill, Ted Kennedy and others who updated him with the latest happenings here, though their own engagement with John Hume. “Carter’s intervention was a significant one, he was serious about his commitment to advancing the cause of peace around the world and shared Hume’s vision that the only solution to the conflict here could be a peaceful one. His statement sent a clear message to the then-British government that they could no longer act with impunity when it came to Northern Ireland. “Jimmy Carter leaves a lasting imprint not only on Northern Ireland, but around the world. He has left the world a better place as a result of his contribution throughout a lifetime of service and I can think of no greater legacy than that.” Carter, who was the longest-living former American president, died on Sunday, December 29, his son announced. An immediate cause was not given. He served as president for one term from 1977 to 1981, but is just as well-known for his humanitarian service after leaving Washington, DC, working for Habitat for Humanity and negotiating peace deals. In 2018, it was revealed by official files that he had been previously suggested for a Northern Ireland peace process role. Speculation was mounting in January 1993 that president-elect Bill Clinton would appoint a special envoy. British Foreign Office official Jonathan Powell mentioned Mr Carter in a note disclosed in an archived British government file released by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) in Belfast. Mr Powell described how former congressman Bruce Morrison, then head of the Irish Americans for Clinton lobby group, envisaged the envoy. Mr Powell wrote: “He (Morrison) did not envisage an Irish American filling the role. “An Irish American like (Bill) Flynn would have too much baggage. “He envisaged instead someone completely independent, like Jimmy Carter, or someone in the same mould but of lower profile.” Mr Carter only served one term in office but became a diplomat and mediator around the world. He worked on the Middle East peace process and tried to encourage talks between North and South Korea. 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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent more than a year in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most active and internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said the former president died Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia.

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A groundbreaking work by Belgian surrealist Rene Magritte, which smashed auction records in New York, has an “equally magnificent” twin in Australia. An anonymous collector paid $185 million for the work overnight Wednesday, achieving a record price for the artist and a surrealist painter, according to Christie’s auction house. The previous record for a Magritte painting was $121 million set at Sotheby’s in March 2022. Magritte’s Empire of Light 1954 which sold for a world record A$185 million. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Its near-identical sister is on rare show in Australia at the Art Gallery of NSW, a highlight of its summer blockbuster. The impressive oil is on loan from the Menil Collection in Houston, one of 117 works in the most comprehensive exhibition of the Belgian artist’s paintings ever seen in Australia. Similar in perspective and size, the two paintings differ in the silhouette of trees and another tiny detail – on close inspection the Australian version features a darkened boulder in the foreground. “As he often did, Magritte secreted details in the shadows that don’t show up in reproduction,” says Nicholas Chambers, curator of the Magritte retrospective. Magritte’s The Dominion of Light, 1954, on show at the Art Gallery of NSW. Credit: Paul Hester “In the Menil Collection work at the gallery, for example, a boulder sits in the absolute foreground, barely discernible in the darkness and standing witness to the uncanny scene.” Like Claude Monet, who painted haystacks multiple times across times of day, seasons and weather conditions, Magritte used the same composition of a lamplit urban house to paradoxically blend night and day, shadow and light. He painted 27 versions in his Empire of Light series, 10 of which were on paper. The series inspired a scene in The Exorcist in which Father Merrin arrives at the MacNeil family’s house, the film’s director William Friedkin revealed in 2003. Geoffrey Smith, chair of the auction house Smith & Singer, said the version on display in NSW was as “equally magnificent” as the painting that sold. “What is so fascinating about this composition, and why it’s so compelling, is that it captures this seemingly impossible collision between day and night. “We don’t think there is any difference on first look, but then you have the blue sky of daylight and in the foreground the darkened house and trees illuminated by lamp-post light. Magritte is the equivalent of Jeffrey Smart – they so elegantly disrupt the world around us.” Smith attributed the auction result to the rarity of such works coming up for auction, much less on public display. The buyer’s identity has not been made public. “These works of art are so iconic and so rare, so few remain in private hands, so when a work of this stature and provenance comes to market it creates such excitement,” he said. “The opportunity comes once in a lifetime. “And here you have a work of art, an auction record for the surrealist painter, and Australians have another version, equally magnificent, on our doorstep. How well-timed is that?” Find out the next TV, streaming series and movies to add to your must-sees. Get The Watchlist delivered every Thursday .By DAVID BRANDT SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it’s usually a backhanded compliment. They say he’s a good game manager and stays within himself, or that he doesn’t try to do too much. They mention he might not be flashy, but he gives the team a chance to win. And here’s the thing about Penn State since Allar stepped under center: The Nittany Lions have won games. A lot of them. Sometimes that’s hard to remember considering the lukewarm reception he often gets from fans. “I get it — we have a really passionate fan base and they’re a huge part of our success,” Allar said Dec. 29 at College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day. “For us, we always want to go out there every drive and end with a touchdown, so when we don’t do that, there’s nobody more frustrated than us.” The polarizing Allar is having a solid season by just about any standard, completing more than 68% of his passes for 3,021 yards, 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions while leading the sixth-seeded Nittany Lions to a 12-2 record and a spot in the Fiesta Bowl for the Jan. 1 game against No. 3 seed Boise State. But in a college football world filled with high-scoring, explosive offenses, Allar’s no-frills performances often are the object of ire. The Penn State offense is a run-first bunch, led by the talented combo of Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. “If we had a nickel for every time there was a Monday morning quarterback saying some BS stuff, we’d all be pretty rich,” offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki said. “I think part of being a quarterback, especially at Penn State but really anywhere, is how you respond to and manage criticism.” The 20-year-old Allar has made strides in that department after a trying 2023 season that finished with a 10-3 record. He says that’s largely because once fall camp started back in August, he logged off the social media platform X. Allar said negative online experiences wore on him last year, and his phone number was leaked a few times, which added to the stress. He finally realized that controlling outside narratives was impossible, so the best course of action was to eliminate a needless distraction. “I’ve been more mentally free, as much as that sounds crazy,” Allar said. “I think that’s been a huge difference for me this year.” The biggest criticism of Allar — and really Penn State as a whole during the 11-year James Franklin era — is that he isn’t capable of winning the big games. He’s 0-2 against rival Ohio State and threw a late interception against Oregon in the Big Ten title game earlier this month, which sealed the Ducks’ 45-37 victory. He wasn’t great in the CFP’s first round, either, completing just 13 of 22 passes for 127 yards as Penn State muscled past SMU 38-10 on a cold, blustery day to advance to the Fiesta Bowl. But the quarterback is confident a better performance — aided by a game that will be played in comfortable temperatures in a domed stadium — is coming. “For me, I just have to execute those (easy) throws early in the game and get our guys into rhythm,” Allar said. “Get them involved early as much as I can and that allows us to stay on the field longer, call more plays and open up our offense more. That will help us a ton, building the momentum throughout the game.” Allar might be a favorite punching bag for a section of the Penn State fan base, but that’s not the case in his own locker room. Star tight end Tyler Warren praised his quarterback’s ability to avoid sacks, saying that the 6-foot-5, 238-pounder brings a toughness that resonates with teammates. “He’s a football player,” Warren said. “He plays quarterback, but when you watch him play and the energy he brings and the way he runs the ball, he’s just a football player and that fires up our offense.” Now Allar and Penn State have a chance to silence critics who say that the Nittany Lions don’t show up in big games. Not that he’s worried about what other people think. “I think it’s a skill at the end of the day — blocking out the outside noise,” Allar said. “Focusing on you and the process and being honest with yourself, both good and bad.”

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By JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — More than 60 years after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated , conspiracy theories still swirl and any new glimpse into the fateful day of Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas continues to fascinate . President-elect Donald Trump promised during his reelection campaign that he would declassify all of the remaining government records surrounding the assassination if he returned to office. He made a similar pledge during his first term, but ultimately bended to appeals from the CIA and FBI to keep some documents withheld. At this point, only a few thousand of the millions of governmental records related to the assassination have yet to be fully released, and those who have studied the records released so far say that even if the remaining files are declassified, the public shouldn’t anticipate any earth-shattering revelations. “Anybody waiting for a smoking gun that’s going to turn this case upside down will be sorely disappointed,” said Gerald Posner, author of “Case Closed,” which concludes that assassin Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Friday’s 61st anniversary is expected to be marked with a moment of silence at 12:30 p.m. in Dealey Plaza, where Kennedy’s motorcade was passing through when he was fatally shot. And throughout this week there have been events marking the anniversary. Nov. 22, 1963 When Air Force One carrying Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy touched down in Dallas , they were greeted by a clear sky and enthusiastic crowds. With a reelection campaign on the horizon the next year, they had gone to Texas on political fence-mending trip. But as the motorcade was finishing its parade route downtown, shots rang out from the Texas School Book Depository building. Police arrested 24-year-old Oswald and, two days later, nightclub owner Jack Ruby fatally shot Oswald during a jail transfer. A year after the assassination, the Warren Commission, which President Lyndon B. Johnson established to investigate the assassination, concluded that Oswald acted alone and there was no evidence of a conspiracy. But that hasn’t quelled a web of alternative theories over the decades. The collection In the early 1990s, the federal government mandated that all assassination-related documents be housed in a single collection in the National Archives and Records Administration. The collection of over 5 million records was required to be opened by 2017, barring any exemptions designated by the president. Trump, who took office for his first term in 2017, had boasted that he’d allow the release of all of the remaining records but ended up holding some back because of what he called the potential harm to national security. And while files have continued to be released during President Joe Biden’s administration, some still remain unseen. The documents released over the last few years offer details on the way intelligence services operated at the time, and include CIA cables and memos discussing visits by Oswald to the Soviet and Cuban embassies during a trip to Mexico City just weeks before the assassination. The former Marine had previously defected to the Soviet Union before returning home to Texas. Mark S. Zaid, a national security attorney in Washington, said what’s been released so far has contributed to the understanding of the time period, giving “a great picture” of what was happening during the Cold War and the activities of the CIA. Withheld files Posner estimates that there are still about 3,000 to 4,000 documents in the collection that haven’t yet been fully released. Of those documents, some are still completely redacted while others just have small redactions, like someone’s Social Security number. There are about 500 documents where all the information is redacted, Posner said, and those include Oswald’s and Ruby’s tax returns. “If you have been following it, as I have and others have, you sort of are zeroed in on the pages you think might provide some additional information for history,” Posner said. Trump’s transition team hasn’t responded to questions this week about his plans when he takes office. A continued fascination From the start, there were those who believed there had to be more to the story than just Oswald acting alone, said Stephen Fagin, curator of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which tells the story of the assassination from the building where Oswald made his sniper’s perch. “People want to make sense of this and they want to find the solution that fits the crime,” said Fagin, who said that while there are lingering questions, law enforcement made “a pretty compelling case” against Oswald. Larry J. Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, said his interest in the assassination dates back to the event itself, when he was a child. “It just seemed so fantastical that one very disturbed individual could end up pulling off the crime of the century,” Sabato said. “But the more I studied it, the more I realized that is a very possible, maybe even probable in my view, hypothesis.”https www okebet com login 。

TORONTO - CBC is restoring its live New Year’s Eve celebration. A year after the national broadcaster cancelled the 2024 countdown due to “financial pressures,” it says the special event is back on the TV schedule to mark the dawn of 2025. Festivities begin Dec. 31 with the one-hour “22 Minutes New Year’s Eve Pregame Special,” a satirical reflection on the events of 2024 with the cast of the political comedy series “This Hour Has 22 Minutes.” It will be followed by “Canada Live! Countdown 2025,” a special hosted by news anchor Adrienne Arsenault and singer Jann Arden broadcasting live from Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, and anchor Ian Hanomansing and comedian Ali Hassan at Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Garden. A representative for the CBC says the coast-to-coast show will feature reporters at more than a dozen community events across the country while a countdown to the new year will take place in each of the six time zones. Throughout the seven-and-a-half-hour program, “many Canadian celebrity guests” will appear in live and pre-taped messages. “Canada Live! Countdown 2025” begins at 8 p.m. ET on CBC News Network and CBC Gem with CBC-TV and CBC Radio picking up the feed at 9 p.m. in local markets. Last year, the CBC replaced its live New Year’s Eve programming with a taped Just For Laughs special hosted by comedian Mae Martin. That left Canadians without a homegrown countdown on any of the major networks, which sparked blowback on social media from some viewers. The CBC began its annual specials in 2017 to mark Canada’s sesquicentennial year. Some of the more recent broadcasts were hosted by comedian Rick Mercer and featured fireworks and musical performances in key cities. But when CBC paused those plans last year, it said the show had become “increasingly expensive to produce.” The decision to sideline the program was made shortly after members of Parliament summoned outgoing CBC president Catherine Tait to testify about job cuts and her refusal to rule out bonuses for CBC executives. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 12, 2024.Exhibition PreviewShanghai International Auto Parts & Accessories Exhibition 2024 12-02-2024 10:06 PM CET | Industry, Real Estate & Construction Press release from: ABNewswire Exhibition Introduct Automechanika Shanghai 2024 is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and a series of specially planned 20th anniversary activities will be held on site, adding colours to this milestone moment of the show. The organisers will plan a number of unique interactive activities for the audience, aiming to bring unprecedented experiences to all parties. Responding to the theme of this year's show, 'Innovation - Integration - Sustainable Development', the 20th anniversary series of activities not only fully demonstrate the diversity and vitality of Automechanika Shanghai, but also highlight the automotive industry's deep concern and commitment to environmental protection, social responsibility and technological innovation. Automechanika Shanghai 2024 will be held from 2 to 5 December at the China National Convention and Exhibition Centre (Shanghai), with a total exhibition area of 350,000 square metres, 14 exhibition halls and an estimated 6,500 exhibitors. Image: https://www.vovt-diesel.com/uploads/%E5%BE%AE%E4%BF%A1%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%87_20241115134815.png Green Mile' Charity Programme The organisers will launch a charitable walking donation programme for attendees during the show: the 'Green Mileage' campaign. Participants can join the programme individually or in small groups. After joining the programme, the app will automatically record the number of steps taken during the show, which can be redeemed for a donation to the Community Chest after completing the specified number of steps, thus supporting tree-planting activities and contributing to environmental protection and a sustainable future. This activity is highly in line with Automechanika Shanghai's commitment to environmental protection over the years and the show's philosophy of sustainable development, which comprehensively presents the technological innovation and transformation and upgrading of the entire automotive industry chain, and actively promotes the transition to new energy and sustainable solutions, embracing the goal of green and sustainable development of the automotive industry. Image: https://www.vovt-diesel.com/uploads/%E5%BE%AE%E4%BF%A1%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%87_20241115135134.png This year's Automechanika Shanghai has also specially planned the show's hot theme visiting route activities, from the four themes of energy power, intelligent driving, automotive services and automotive life, eight special visiting routes are carefully set up to provide a systematic and efficient communication and docking opportunities for exhibitors and visitors. In addition, the exhibition will also re-launch the live broadcast of the 20th anniversary event. From 1 to 3 December, together with Chongqing Radio and Television Group, Jilin Radio and Television Station, Shanghai Jiaotong Broadcasting, Xinhua News Agency and other mass media, we will invite auto industry leaders and big names in the industry to present the exhibition's history of development, on-site highlights, industry hotspots and future trends from all angles, through a variety of forms such as live interviews with experts and interactive booth tours. In addition to the mass media, visitors can also watch the show on the AMS Live online platform. Media Contact Company Name: Fuzhou Ruida Machinery Co., Ltd. Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=exhibition-previewshanghai-international-auto-parts-accessories-exhibition-2024 ] Country: American Samoa Website: http://vovt-diesel.com This release was published on openPR.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Zarigue Nutter scored 22 points and secured the victory with a jump shot with two seconds remaining as Georgia State defeated Tulsa 74-71 on Wednesday. Nutter shot 9 of 15 from the field and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (4-3). Cesare Edwards scored 18 points and added 16 rebounds. Nicholas McMullen had 13 points and shot 4 of 9 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line. The Golden Hurricane (4-4) were led in scoring by Keaston Willis, who finished with 18 points. Tulsa also got 16 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists from Dwon Odom. Tyshawn Archie had 12 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .CleanSpark Reports Record-Breaking FY 2024 Results: Outpacing Halving and Difficulty

NEW DELHI: Manufacturing in India has been completely transformed with the country now exporting goods that it imported, union railways and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Thursday, while exuding confidence that the country's economy will be the third largest in the world by 2027-28. "Our nominal growth is around 10% to 11%. So, we should be around Rs 330 lakh crore (around $4 trillion) right now. Simultaneously, the Japanese and German economies are also passing through a very tough phase at this point of time. So, my estimate would be, we should be the third largest economy somewhere in 2027 or maybe 2028," he said. Responding to a query on exports and manufacturing of sophisticated goods, Vaishnaw said, "Manufacturing in India is totally different from what it used to be 10 years ago. Today, we are a good exporter of telecom. Some of the most complex equipment is exported today. I think the telecom exports should be almost Rs 40,000 crore". Talking about semiconductor manufacturing plans, he said, "It's only during Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji's period that we got success. Our policy was announced in January 2022 and we already have five under construction units for semiconductor manufacturing in December 2024. We should see the first Made in India chip shipping out in mid-2025". Building the case for support of one nation, one-election, Vaishnaw said, "We have made a very clear announcement in the Bharatiya Janata Party manifesto for the general elections that we believe in one nation, one election". 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Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov did not play in Saturday's road game against the Calgary Flames due to a lower-body injury. Kaprizov, who entered Saturday tied with Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon for the NHL lead with 34 points, was on the receiving end of a knee-on-knee collision with the Edmonton Oilers' Drake Caggiula in Thursday's game. Kaprizov finished the game but did not practice on Friday. "I thought it was a knee-on-knee hit," Minnesota coach John Hynes said following his team's 5-3 road victory over the Oilers. "Thankfully he came back and he looked good. Obviously, you don't want to see those types of hits in the game." Kaprizov entered Saturday riding a franchise-record 11-game road point streak, with 24 points (eight goals, 16 assists). He also came in with a seven-game point streak, posting 13 points (six goals, seven assists). The Wild traveled to Calgary with the best record in franchise history through 19 games (13-3-3), including an NHL-best 9-1-2 road mark. Minnesota was also without forward Marat Khusnutdinov (lower body) and recalled forward Travis Boyd for Saturday's game. This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.

From Golden Age to Stagnation to Renaissance When it was invented, nuclear power was touted as the future of energy and envisioned powering everything, from the electric grid to individual cars, trains, and even planes. Unfortunately, that vision failed to manifest. The omnipresent nuclear power imagined by science-fiction writers hit the issues created by the need for heavy radiation shielding, making portable nuclear power a fantasy. Nuclear power generation in large power plants did experience a golden age, especially in the aftermath of the two oil shocks of the 1970s. This ascending trajectory would be brutally interrupted by the Chernobyl incident and even further by the Fukushima disaster. As a result, nuclear power generation has stagnated since the 2000s and has even declined if measured in the percentage of total power generation. Source: Nuclear Energy – Our World in Data This is changing rapidly, with nuclear energy making a massive comeback, carried by a multitude of converging factors. This will create a steadily growing demand for refined uranium in the coming decades. Factors Behind The Nuclear Renaissance Not Enough Electricity The largest factor behind the restart of nuclear power as a growing industry is the need for ever more electricity. The first reason is the trend of electrifying sectors previously powered by fossil fuels, like transportation (EVs) and heating (heat pumps). This is done to reduce carbon emissions, and low-carbon energy sources are benefiting from this drive. In the very long run, renewables, especially solar, are likely to be our main power source and bring on a new “solar age” . But nuclear is likely the best candidate for cold climates or for producing some of the baseload required by the electric grid. Another factor is the growing energy consumption of our society, especially the massive AI data centers currently being built by the tech industry , as well as the ever-growing computation need for streaming services, cryptocurrencies, etc. New Technologies Another factor behind the nuclear renaissance is new technologies. The reactors being built or in projects are much safer and more advanced than the older designs that melted down in Chernobyl and Fukushima. This will be even more true with the 4 th generation of nuclear power plants, with designs that are 100% meltdown-proof (pebble beds) or can burn nuclear waste (fast reactors) , or small modular reactors (SMRs) . As the nuclear stagnation of the last 2 decades was driven by safety concerns, these improved solutions should help the nuclear industry win the PR battle to restore the reputation of nuclear energy in the public's eyes. Geopolitics It is not a secret that we are experiencing a massive flaring in international tensions, with a growing confrontation between the West and a nascent Eurasian bloc (Russia, Iran, China, North Korea). This carries a few consequences for energy markets and the nuclear industry: The potential unreliability of fossil fuel supply is a major driver in most of Europe's warming up to the nuclear industry, and it is also why China is looking to build 100+ nuclear reactors in the coming decades. The growing demand for uranium and uncertain supply increases the need for Western-based uranium mining. Uranium Overview Uranium Supply Today, a massive part of the world's nuclear supply comes from Kazakhstan, often refined into usable fuel in Russia. The differential between the supply of mined and demand by nuclear power plants was caused by the uranium supplied by disarmed nuclear bombs. Source: World Nuclear Association Uranium prices have been recovering steadily since their low point in 2018, but are still below the previous 2008 peak, especially if take inflation into account. Source: Cameco Due to low prices in the 2010s and the end of supply from disarmed nuclear weapons, the industry is expected to enter into a chronic supply deficit for several years to come. In all scenarios forecasted by the World Nuclear Association (WNA), uranium supply will be in a steep deficit. Source: WNA Source: WNA This is especially true for uranium Western markets, with demand expected to stay higher than local supplies for more than a decade. Source: Paladin Energy Price Insensitivity Uranium represents a very small portion of the costs of running a nuclear power plant. By far, the largest expenses are derived from capital expenditure at construction and operating costs from complex safety regulations and qualified personnel. Source: Nuclear Energy Agency This means that nuclear utilities are relatively uncaring about uranium prices as long as they stay reasonable and will pay the market price to keep the plant running. It makes this energy market very different from fossil fuels like gas or oil, where consumption can vary strongly depending on prices. Uranium From Seawater? In theory, the largest deposit of uranium on the Earth's surface is its oceans. Around 4.5 billion tons of uranium are available from seawater. In addition to this “stockpile”, 32 thousand tons of uranium flow into oceans per year via rivers from the erosion of rocks. So, this should provide, in theory, an unlimited uranium supply. The issue is that extraction of uranium from seawater would be 10x more expensive than mining it with current technology. So this is unlikely to be a serious competitor to the uranium mining industry anytime soon, although it is an interesting notion that the nuclear industry can virtually never truly run out of fuel. Of course, new extraction methods could change that. You can more about a recent innovation on this topic in “ Seawater Uranium One Step Closer to Being A Viable Energy Source “. Uranium Trade Wars Uranium has been at the center of many international conflicts in the past year. The US banned the import of Russian uranium in May 2024 (but authorized temporary exemptions), Niger (the world's 7th largest producer) revoked the license of a major uranium mine belonging to the French company Orano after a pro-Russian coup in the country, and in November 2024, Russia announced it would stop exporting uranium to the USA entirely . This could be a big deal, as the USA imports a lot of the uranium feeding its nuclear power plants, with its largest suppliers being Canada (27%), Kazakhstan (25%), Russia (12%), Uzbekistan (11%) and Australia (6%). Kazakhstan's main uranium miner, Kazatomprom, recently hinted that it might stop exporting to the West altogether due to sanctions on Russia making exports difficult logistically: “It is much easier for us to sell most, if not all, of our production to our Asian partners — I wouldn’t call [out] the specific country . . . They can eat up almost all of our production or our partners to the north.” Investing In Uranium Investing in nuclear power production can be done by investing in leading companies in the sector, as we covered in “ Top 5 Nuclear Stocks To Invest In ”. Investors looking at investing in uranium specifically have 4 major options: Uranium Commodity Funds Because of the forecasted deficit in uranium supply compared to demand, the financial industry has created dedicated investment TOOLS to speculate on rising uranium prices. The largest is the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust ( SRUUF +0.63% ), holding 66.2 million pounds of uranium. It has rather low fees, with a Management Expense Ratio of 0.60%. Another large physical uranium fund is Yellow Cake , traded in London under the ticker YCA.L , whose name comes from the low-grade uranium ore used to create nuclear fuel. Total operation costs are aimed so to stay below 1%. Yellow Cake has a long-term partnership with Kazatomprom (the National Kazak uranium miner) to provide it with uranium. Storage is done in facilities in Canada (Cameco) and France (Orano). Zuri Invest is a Swiss asset management firm that created the Uranium Actively Managed Certificate (AMC). AMCs are accessible to qualified, institutional, and professional investors through their bank, offering costs benefit from a low-cost structure. Kazatoprom created ANU Energy in 2021, a privately held physical uranium investment fund financed by Kazakhstan National Bank and sovereign wealth fund. Uranium ETFs Global X Uranium ETF ( URA +2.53% ) is mostly focused on uranium miners, both established and juniors, with 6 miners out of the top 10 holdings. The top 10 also includes participation in uranium physical funds (11.35% of the ETF holdings) and SMR companies Nuscale (3.57%) and Oklo (2.59%). Sprott Uranium Miners ETF ( URNM +2.67% ) top 10 holdings are even more focused, with all top holdings miners and physical funds. Defiance Daily Target 2X Long Uranium ETF ( URAX +5.1% ) is an ETF seeking to replicate the daily leveraged investment results of two times of Global X Uranium ETF. (Inexperienced investors should be aware that leverage ETFs like this one are generally not a good vessel for long-term holding, and are more designed for day traders) Sprott Junior Uranium Miners UCITS ETF ( URNJ +1.45% ) is focused on junior miners, companies not yet with a running and producing mine, more risky but potentially more profitable as well. Large Uranium Miners Kazatomprom ( KAP.LI ) By far the largest uranium producer on Earth, Kazatomprom is Kazakhstan's national uranium company. The country is relatively developed, with a GDP per capita in PPP (Parity of Purchase Power) in the same level as Slovakia, Turkey, or Malaysia, and ranked 25th according to World Bank 2020 “Ease of Doing Business”. Kazakhstan also has the world's second-largest uranium reserves on Earth. Source: Kazatomprom Since the post-Soviet era, Kazatomprom has grown production tremendously. It has however suffered from missed production targets in recent years, generally blamed on a shortage of sulfuric acid, a required chemical for uranium extraction . Source: Kazatomprom The company has some of the cheapest-to-operate uranium mines in the entire industry, with a full cost often below $20/pound of uranium, or a quarter of the most recent spot prices. Source: Kazatomprom Despite its good economics, the company might be at risk due to its geographical position bordering both Russia and China, as well as the fact that a lot of its uranium facilities are designed for refining in Russia. While Kazatomprom is considering relying exclusively on the Trans-Caspian Road ending in Turkey, logistical and geopolitical pressures & risks are something investors should keep in mind. Cameco Cameco Corporation ( CCJ +3.87% ) The second largest uranium producer in the world, Cameco is mostly active in Canada, as well as Inkai, a joint venture with Kazatomprom (40% owned by Cameco). Cameco’s active mines are Cigar Lake and Mc Arthur River in the Athabasca Basin in Canada, with several others not active at the moment, but now being reactivated. Source: Cameco In 2022, Cameco took the decision to acquire Westinghouse (49% of Westinghouse) , the leading builder of nuclear power plants in the U SA , together with a giant investment firm, Brookfield (51%). Brookfield did it through its massive renewable/low carbon power generation division in the form of $19B Brookfield Renewable Partners ( BEP -1.34%). Brookfield Corporation as a whole is a massive asset management company with almost a trillion dollars under management. This means that Westinghouse is now going to be able to access a very deep pool of capital, something that is often an issue for nuclear reactor builders, as new projects require years of investment before bringing revenues. While longer to materialize into revenues, once in construction, a new reactor generates revenues for Westinghouse from the 6 th year after design and engineering studies and will keep doing so for the entirety of the construction project for a period more than 10 years long. Source: Cameco Overall, even if the supply issue around uranium gets solved and uranium prices crash, the ownership of Westinghouse should allow Cameco to benefit from the ongoing nuclear renaissance for several decades at least. enCore Energy enCore Energy Corp. ( EU +2.35% ) The company operates two uranium mines in the US, in South Texas with a 3.6 Mlbs/yr capacity. It has also a pipeline of new projects with 74 million pounds in resources. Source: Encore South Texas production is expected to grow to 3.6 million pounds capacity per year by 2026, with a total of 5 million pounds per year by 2028. Source: Encore The location in South Texas might alleviate some concerns about mining in the USA, a jurisdiction sometimes hindered by very tight regulations. Texas is described by the company as the “most progressive permitting and production jurisdiction in the US”. Investing In Junior Miners By definition, junior miners are still developing their mines and not producing any significant cash flows. This makes them inherently more risky, as they are vulnerable to unforeseen costs, inflation, permitting delayed or refused, etc. Would the bet pay off, it would however be usually a much bigger gain as well. NextGen NexGen Energy Ltd. ( NXE +3.73% ) One of the largest Canadian junior in the uranium space, and globally, is NextGen, a massive mine that if fully cleared by regulators, could alone push Canada to become the world’s largest producer of uranium over the coming decade, knocking Kazakhstan out of the number one spot. This is a very ambitious project tapping into a massive deposit, which could make NextGen the world’s largest supplier of uranium. Source: NextGen Ultimately, NexGen's uranium production is expected to be enough to power 46 million homes (1/3rd of the US), with 300 million tons of CO2 emissions avoided, or the equivalent of 70 million cars off the roads every year. As a result, this is also a junior miner that absolutely depends on enough demand materializing in the next year. Construction of the mine should start soon if fully approved, and will take still a few years. Denison Mines Denison Mines Corp. ( DNN +3.06% ) The Canadian company's flagship project is the Wheeler River project , which includes the Phoenix and Gryphon uranium deposits. The first production is targeted for 2027-2028. It owns 69.44% of the Waterbury Lake project. A key feature of the Denison mines project is that they are forecasted to be very low cost, some even competitive with the very cheap-to-operate Kazakh mines. Source: Denison Mines The company also has an interest (22.5%) in the McClean Lake Uranium Mill & Mines. This facility processes 11% of the global uranium. It also already has approval for expanded tailing (mining residues), giving the potential to increase production in response to an increase in Canadian uranium production. The company also has various minor participation in other uranium potential projects, including 22.5% in McClean Lake (Orano), 25.17% in Midwest (Orano), and 15% in Millennium (Cameco). Paladin Energy Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-Mid ETF ( PDN +0.22% ) Contrary to many other Canadian junior uranium miners, Paladin is already producing some uranium from the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in Namibia, which was put in care & maintenance in 2018 and restarted production in 2024. LHM is owned at 75% by Paladin, and 25% by the Chinese national company CNNC. But the core of the future business will be the Michelin Project, concerning 6 uranium deposits, some of the largest in North America, with a total of 127.7Mlb of Mineral Resources. And here too, contrary to most Canadian uranium companies, Paladin Michelin Project is located in Labrador, in the East of the country. It is also doing exploration for projects in Australia (Mount Isa and Manyingee). Source: Paladin Energy Paladin is looking to acquire the Saskatchewan uranium developer Fission for C$1.1 billion, but the deal is for now slowed down by an extended national security review by Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry . Uranium Energy Corp Uranium Energy Corp. ( UEC +2.15% ) Describing itself as “America’s largest and fastest growing uranium company”, Uranium Energy has acquired in September 2024 for $175M Rio Tinto's Sweetwater plant and Wyoming uranium assets . This is the latest in almost $1B worth of serial acquisitions. In the latest years, it also acquired an inventory of 1.16 million pounds of uranium, for a price ranging from $20 to $45 per pound. Source: Uranium Energy The company has one of the largest resource portfolios in the industry, and also extensive processing facilities, reducing the risks of depending on another company to treat its mined uranium ore. It is also debt-free and focused on North America, making it a relatively safer bet than some of its competitors. Energy Fuels Energy Fuels Inc. ( UUUU +1.95% ) This is a smaller uranium company, already producing some volume so not technically a junior. But it has many large-scale uranium projects in the permitting of development or standby phase (70 million pounds of combined uranium resources, potential for 6 million pounds/year), giving it large potential to increase production in a few years time span. Its already-producing mines are located in Arizona and Utah. The company is also producing rare earths, titanium, and zirconium in Africa, with projects in South America and Australia. Vanadium is also extracted from the same ore that produces uranium, a product of which Energy Fuels is the largest US producer. Source: Energy Fuels The presence in multiple strategic minerals key for specialty stainless steel (vanadium), electronics, aeronautics, and weapons (rare earth, titanium), and uranium make the company especially important for USA's national interests, including the defense sector. Source: Energy Fuels The 150,000-200,000 yearly production of uranium is an advantage as well, providing some cash flow and demonstrating the technical ability of the company. Deep Yellow Limited Energy Fuels Inc. ( UUUU +1.95% ) This uranium junior miner is based in Australia and Namibia, with production expected to start soon, from as early as 2026. In addition to the 2 advanced projects with a total of 223 million pounds of resources combined, the company also has 2 others with a total of 158 million pounds potential. Source: Deep Yellow Despite having the world's largest resources in uranium Australia has lagged behind in actual production. Deep Yellow mines in development are like to change that, with very long-lasting mine life, in the 25-30 years range. Uranium Royalty Uranium Royalty Corp. ( UROY +1.7% ) As financing a mining project can be complex with financial markets or banks, some companies prefer to rely on royalties companies. The concept is that the royalty company finances the mining project, and gets a fraction of the future production in exchange. Uranium Royalty specializes in investing in uranium projects, an innovation in a business model for now mostly applied to gold, silver, and copper projects. Source: Uranium Royalty Uranium Energy Corp is a strategic partner of the company, as well as an initial shareholder, bringing deep uranium expertise to the table. The company is overall trading at a discount to net asset value, a common situation for smaller royalties companies. Source: Uranium Royalty The company portfolio is mostly focused on North America, especially Canada's Athabasca Basin and South-West USA. Probably the crown jewel of this portfolio is a 1% Gross Revenues Royalty (GRR) on the McArthur River projects and Cigar Lake, both from Cameco (13.5 Mlbs and 15 Mlbs produced in 2023). Source: Uranium Royalty Other projects involving Uranium Royalty include uranium mines by Cameco, Uranium Energy, Uranium Energy, Encore Energy, Energy Fuels, Paladin Energy, Anfield Energy, Laramide Resources, etc. This royalty plays double in a physical uranium investment, with the option to acquire from Yellow Cake up to US$21.25M (US$2.5M –US$10M per year) of uranium until Jan 2028. Currently, the company holds 2.7 million pounds U3O8 at a weighted average cost of US$60.12/lb. U3O8 (below current prices). Overall, while more complex than ETFs, royalties companies can be a good way to diversify asset and company risk in the inherently risky mining sector, as demonstrated by the multi-decade success of the initiator of this model like Franco Nevada ( FNV +0.6% ) and Wheaton Precious Metal ( WPM +0.46% ). Conclusion Investing in uranium can feel complex, as this requires having an understanding of nuclear energy production, the commodity cycle specific to these resources, as well as the major companies mining uranium, and upcoming new projects. For investors just willing to bet on increased demand from new nuclear power plants (and maybe nuclear weapons build-up), a simple option is to either buy uranium physical funds, ETFs, or royalty companies, providing diversified exposure to the sector. 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UMBC defeats Morgan State 92-69Daily Post Nigeria NPFL: Sunshine Stars coach Akinfolarin promises improved performance in second stanza Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport NPFL: Sunshine Stars coach Akinfolarin promises improved performance in second stanza Published on December 12, 2024 By Taiwo Adesanya Sunshine Stars interim coach Bobola Akinfolarin has promised an improved team in the second stanza of the season. The Owena Waves have endured a difficult start to the season. Sunshine Stars have recorded five wins, three draws and eight defeats in 16 games. DAILY POST recalls that former head coach Kennedy Boboye also parted ways with the club during the season. The Akure club has, however, appointed Abubakar Bala as his replacement. Akinfolarin believed that the club could still make up for the lost points. “We will keep working on improving; as you can see, the league is still a marathon,” Akinfolarin told Sunshine Stars media. “As we prepare for the second round, we will see how we can make up for the lost points.” Related Topics: Akinfolarin NPFL Sunshine Stars Don't Miss CAF Awards: Nwabali dropped from final shortlist for Goalkeeper of the Year You may like NPFL: Remo Stars coach wants derby spoils against Ikorodu City NPFL: Akinfolarin rues missed chances in Sunshine Stars’ draw vs Enyimba NPFL: Shooting Stars declare two players missing NPFL: Bala replaces Boboye at Sunshine Stars NPFL: Pillars coach, Abdallah targets victory against Shooting Stars in Ibadan NPFL: Akwa United chief Bassey reveals plans for January transfer window Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd