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jilicc 77 Aaditya's win, Amit's loss: How Thackerays fared in Maharashtra polls | PhotosAmsterdam, 23 December 2024 (Regulated Information) --- AMG Critical Materials N.V. (“AMG”, EURONEXT AMSTERDAM: “AMG”) is pleased to announce the signing of a letter of intent to repurchase a 40% ownership interest in Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH (" GK ") currently owned by Alterna Capital Partners (" Alterna "). The purchase price can be paid in cash at the end of a three-year period, or in the form of AMG shares at any point within the three years at AMG's discretion. To the extent that AMG elects to pay any portion of the purchase price in the form of AMG shares, these shares would be subject to a holding period of 6-18 months depending on when AMG elects to transfer or issue the shares to Alterna. Alterna has committed to vote any such shares in line with the recommendations of AMG's Management and Supervisory Boards. At the end of the holding period, Alterna has given AMG the right of first refusal to purchase such shares. This press release contains inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. This press release contains regulated information as defined in the Dutch Financial Markets Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht). About AMG AMG's mission is to provide critical materials and related process technologies to advance a less carbon-intensive world. To this end, AMG is focused on the production and development of energy storage materials such as lithium, vanadium, and tantalum. In addition, AMG's products include highly engineered systems to reduce CO 2 in aerospace engines, as well as critical materials addressing CO 2 reduction in a variety of other end use markets. AMG’s Lithium segment spans the lithium value chain, reducing the CO 2 footprint of both suppliers and customers. AMG’s Vanadium segment is the world’s market leader in recycling vanadium from oil refining residues, spanning the Company’s vanadium, titanium, and chrome businesses. AMG’s Technologies segment is the established world market leader in advanced metallurgy and provides equipment engineering to the aerospace engine sector globally. It serves as the engineering home for the Company’s fast-growing LIVA batteries, and spans AMG’s mineral processing operations in graphite, antimony, and silicon metal. With approximately 3,600 employees, AMG operates globally with production facilities in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, China, Mexico, Brazil, India, and Sri Lanka, and has sales and customer service offices in Japan ( www.amg-nv.com ). 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Attachment GK Stake AnnouncementDonald Trump placed being tough on crime at the center of his successful presidential campaign, arguing that cities across the U.S. cities are in decline as violent crime spreads. Central to his plan is the declaration of a national emergency to facilitate the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, utilizing military resources to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) operations. Additionally, Trump has advocated for the reinstatement of "stop-and-frisk" policing strategies, increased funding for law enforcement agencies, and the imposition of the death penalty for drug dealers and human traffickers. Critics have raised concerns regarding the feasibility and legality of these proposals. Extensive research from The National Institute of Justice indicates that immigrants in the U.S., including undocumented individuals, commit crimes at lower rates than native-born citizens. Furthermore, civil rights organizations argue that the reimplementation of "stop-and-frisk" policies could lead to racial profiling and erode community trust in law enforcement. However, The Fraternal Order of Police, the nation's largest police union, have expressed support for Trump's crime policies, notably, his focus on increasing funding and resources for law enforcement agencies, his aim to enhance police training, expand community policing initiatives, and invest in technology to address crime more effectively. Newsweek has contacted criminologists to gather insights on the potential impact of Trump's presidency on crime rates in the U.S. Jeffrey Fagan, Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher Professor of Law, Columbia Law School For at least the past 75 years, crime rates overall in the U.S. have risen and fallen cyclically no matter who is president and which of the two major parties controls the Congress. In the recent past, for example, crime rates fell during the 8 years of the Bush (GW) presidency, then continued to fall through the 8 years of the Obama presidency. They rose under Trump 1, but that may be attributable to the unique circumstances of the COVID epidemic. Looking further back, crime rates were stable during the Eisenhower years (the 1950s), but rose during the Johnson years, (the 1960s) but remained high through the Nixon and Carter years (1970s). Which person or party occupies the White House has little effect on crime. Crime and law enforcement are local matters, and they follow predictable patterns consistent with disease epidemics. Unless the Trump administration federalizes all law enforcement, that is unlikely to change. Dr. Vincent Sacco, Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, Queen's University It's difficult to say what impact the election will have on crime rates since we're not sure what kinds of specific policies will be implemented, and which types might be discouraged. I imagine that some of the more fervent followers of President Trump might think that his mere presence on the national scene could lead to falling rates but there is very little reason to believe this. Crime rates, after all, are complex measures which reflect not only the actions of policymakers, but also the social and economic character of contemporary life. In addition, crime tends to be a local matter, and there has traditionally been relatively little that the federal governments can do beyond the passage or toughening of laws, and the distribution of grants in support of policing at the local level. It's also important to remember that some of what has been proposed could in fact lead to more rather than less crime, particularly of plans for the widespread deportation of immigrant populations. Such action would no doubt lead to considerable familial chaos and widespread social disorganization. The effect could very well be rising rather than falling crime rates. Stuart Green, Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Oxford Crime rates vary widely depending on poverty and unemployment rates, demography, citizens' mental and physical health, the prevalence of substance abuse, police and prosecutorial policies, access to firearms, shifts in social norms, even the weather. Crime can be up in one geographical locale and down in another, and can vary widely by type. For example, increases in violent crime can occur simultaneously with decreases in property crime, and vice versa. In general, the policies of the sitting president have a relatively minor role to play in any of this. Several distinctive features of a second Trump Administration may be indicative, though, of an exception to this general rule. Trump will be the first president who is himself a convicted felon. While pending federal charges against him (for election interference and mishandling classified documents) will almost certainly be dismissed, and pending state charges in Georgia (also for election interference) are likely to be stayed while he is in office, the perception that the Commander-in-Chief is himself a criminal may probably persist. Trump has indicated that he intends to use the powers of the presidency to investigate and prosecute his personal and political enemies, and to pardon his allies (including Jan. 6 insurrectionists). Which of these threats and promises he will follow through on remains to be seen. But, at the most general level, one would expect that, as respect for the rule of law declines, the rate of at least certain types of criminality could rise in response. Gary Kleck, David J. Bordua Emeritus Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University Crime rates may increase or decrease in the next four years, but for reasons unrelated to Mr. Trump's election. Based on the best available evidence, the policies proposed by Mr. Trump are unlikely to reduce crime rates in the U.S. More specifically, an enormous body of research has overwhelmingly indicated that more severe punishment does not reduce crime. "Getting tough on crime" is politically popular but has no measurable crime-reducing impact. The most rigorous research indicates that use of the death penalty has a negligible impact on murder rates. In addition, crime-related policies at the federal level have limited relevance to the impact of the criminal justice system on crime, since crime control activities are largely the responsibility of state and local governments. The limited available evidence generally indicates that tougher enforcement of gun control laws does not make them more effective. Also, limited evidence on the question is mixed as to whether greater police use of stop-and-frisk reduces crime. Other proposed Trump policies seem likely to increase income inequality. If they do have this effect, this will tend to increase crime because inequality increases crime. Su-Yin Tan, Associate Professor, School of Planning, Public Health and Crime, University of Waterloo In criminology, "social disorganization theory" explains how social and environmental factors contribute to crime. It suggests that communities with more differences are more likely to experience crime because of weakened social bonds. Arguably, Donald Trump 's policies augment societal differences by making the rich richer (e.g., tax breaks) and the poor poorer (e.g., slashing welfare benefits and access to health insurance). People try to "level out the playing field" by committing crimes, such as theft and burglary. On the other hand, Trump also wants to put more money into everyone's pockets, tackle illegal immigration, etc. During his first presidency, crime rates actually fell each year, but we could argue that this has been the overall trend for decades. Toward the fourth year of Trump's presidency in 2020, the FBI reports that violent crimes spiked, especially murders. One thing is for sure, we can't blame the increase in crime solely on Trump. Crime rates reflect our changing societal attitudes and values, which include our views on policing and police legitimacy, carrying of firearms, and geopolitics. Crime rates are attributed to many factors and will become even more challenging during periods of civil unrest, economic instability, unemployment, and societal upheaval.

A Flatbush man could spend the rest of his life in prison after he was sentenced to 20 years to life for stabbing and killing a teenager in Prospect Park South in February 2020. Mamadou Barry, 35, was convicted on second-degree murder last month in the death of 19-year-old Mamadou Bah, both immigrants from Senegal, according to a press release from the office of Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on Nov. 14. Barry stabbed the teenager in the chest during an altercation in front of 591 Ocean Ave. Barry, who goes by the nickname “Zion,” attacked Bah as the victim backpedaled into the street, according to evidence presented during the trial. Barry plunged a knife approximately four inches into Bah’s chest, perforating his left lung and heart. The wounded teen fled to the corner of Ocean and Church Avenues, where he stumbled into a barbershop, witnesses said. Inside, Bah asked employees to call his mother before being rushed to Kings County Hospital, where he died during emergency surgery. Police identified Barry through surveillance footage, eyewitness accounts, and social media, eventually apprehending him in Secaucus, N.J., on Dec.1, 2020. He was convicted on Oct.16 after a trial. “The life of Mamadou Bah was senselessly cut short at the hands of this defendant whose horrific actions left an entire community devastated. Hopefully, today’s lengthy sentence allows for some closure for the victim’s family and friends as they continue to grieve the young man’s tragic death," Gonzalez said.Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record highOKEMOS, MI - Hudsonville and Rochester Adams met in a high school football Division 1 state semifinal at Okemos High School. Hudsonville advanced with a score of 27-7. Hudsonville fans had lots to cheer about as their team found the end zone four times and made a goal line stop on fourth and four to turn the ball over. Hudsonville High School students celebrate a touchdown during the high school football division one state semifinal between Hudsonville and Rochester Adams at Okemos High School in Okemos on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Hudsonville won 27-7. Josh Boland | MLive.com Hudsonville High School cheerleaders cheer on the sidelines during the high school football division one state semifinal between Hudsonville and Rochester Adams at Okemos High School in Okemos on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Hudsonville won 27-7. Josh Boland | MLive.com Rochester Adams High School running back Tommy Offer was the only Highlander to score in the game. Rochester Adams' Tommy Offer (5) runs with the ball during the high school football division one state semifinal between Hudsonville and Rochester Adams at Okemos High School in Okemos on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Hudsonville won 27-7. Josh Boland | MLive.com Hudsonville advances to play in the Divsion 1 state final at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday Nov. 30 against Detroit Cass Tech at 7:00pm. MLive photojournalist Josh Boland was there to document the action, both on and off of the field. Check out photos from the game in the gallery above. You must be a subscriber to view the photo gallery. Subscribers click the “Get photo” link to download high-resolution images right to their device for free as part of their subscription. To subscribe, click this link .

( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blockmate Ventures Inc. (TSX.V: MATE) (OTCQB: MATEF) (FSE: 8MH1) (“ Blockmate ” or the“ Company ”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its strategic investment (the“ Offering ”) involving a group of strategic investors led by Antanas Guoga (Tony G) for gross proceeds of $1,400,000. This strategic funding supports Blockmate's pursuit of industry leadership in blockchain innovation and underscores our commitment to sustainable and transformative technology. In connection with completion of the Offering, the Company has issued 14,000,000 units (each, a“ Unit ”) at a price of $0.10 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share, and one common share purchase warrant exercisable to acquire a further common share at a price of $0.50 until December 23, 2027. All securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to statutory restrictions on resale until April 24, 2025, in accordance with applicable securities laws. In addition, Tony G has voluntarily agreed to restrict resale of the 10,000,000 Units he acquired in the Offering until December 23, 2025. No finders' fees or commissions were paid by the Company in connection with completion of the Offering. Incentive Grant The Company also announces that it has granted 5,275,000 incentive stock options (the“ Options ”), 1,200,000 restricted share units (the“ RSUs ”) and 5,000,000 deferred share units (the“ DSUs ”) in accordance with its omnibus incentive plan (the“ Incentive Plan ”) adopted by shareholders at the annual general and special meeting held on November 23, 2023. 625,000 of the Options vest immediately and are exercisable at a price of $0.21 for a period of thirty-six months. The remaining 5,000,000 Options vest quarterly over a twenty-four month period, and are exercisable at a price of $0.21 for a period of forty-eight months. The RSUs vest and will be settled in common shares of the Company after twelve months. The DSUs vest after twelve months but will only be settled in common shares of the Company upon the departure of the holder from the Company. 2,725,000 of the Options and all of the DSUs exceed the available room under the Incentive Plan. The Company intends to seek approval of shareholders to increase the size of the Incentive Plan at the next annual general meeting and will at that time seek ratification from shareholders for the additional Options and the DSUs. Until such time as shareholder ratification has been received, the additional Options and DSUs will not vest and will not be eligible for exercise or settlement. In the event shareholders elect not to ratify the grant, and room within the Incentive Plan is not available at the time, the additional Options and DSUs will be cancelled. Early Warning Disclosure In connection with the incentive grant, Domenic Carosa, a director of the Company, has been issued 5,000,000 Options and 5,000,000 DSUs. Prior to the grant, Mr. Carosa controlled 17,252,400 common shares, 1,500,000 incentive stock options, and 3,000,000 common share purchase warrants, of the Company, all of which are held by Carosa Corporation B.V., a holding company controlled by Domenic Carosa. The common shares controlled by Mr. Carosa prior to the grant represent approximately 15.1% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company. Following the grant, Mr. Carosa has control and direction over 17,252,400 common shares, 6,500,000 Options, 3,000,000 common share purchase warrants and 5,000,000 DSUs of the Company. Assuming the exercise and conversion of all of the Options, share purchase warrants and DSUs controlled by Mr. Carosa, he would have control and direction over 31,752,400 common shares of the Company representing approximately 19.8% of the then outstanding common shares of the Company. Mr. Carosa has acquired the securities for investment purposes and in connection with his compensation as a director of the Company and, as disclosed in the accompanying Early Warning Report, may in the future acquire or dispose of securities of the Company, through the market, privately or otherwise, as circumstances or market conditions warrant. A copy of the Early Warning Report filed with the applicable securities regulators regarding the above acquisition will be available under the profile for the Company on SEDAR+ ( ). About Blockmate Ventures Inc. Blockmate is a venture creator focussing on building fast-growing technology businesses relating to cutting edge sectors such as blockchain and renewable energy. Working with prospective founders, projects in incubation can benefit from the Blockmate ecosystem that offers tech, services, integrations and advice to accelerate the incubation of projects towards monetization. Recent projects include Hivello (download our free passive income app at ) and Sunified, digitising solar energy. The leadership team at Blockmate have successfully founded successful tech companies from the Dotcom era through to the social media era. Learn more about being a Blockmate at: . ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Justin Rosenberg, Chief Executive Officer Blockmate Ventures Inc. href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">.. 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Their goal differential is a baffling minus-34, worst in the NHL , seven goals clear of San Jose . All of which brings us to the head coach. Mike Sullivan entered the season being viewed by many in the organization as bulletproof, for many reasons: • Those two Stanley Cup rings loom large. Advertisement • He has a particularly close relationship with Sidney Crosby , who very much believes in Sullivan. • Fenway Sports Group ownership has a fondness for Sullivan. • Sullivan has two years remaining on his contract following this season, and while Fenway might have a lot of money, the ownership group is oddly stingy with money at times, leading many to believe FSG wouldn’t be interested in paying for two head coaches for the better part of two seasons. • And maybe the biggest of all: Expectations were low this season anyway, with many in the organization figuring this team would miss the playoffs given it’s in a transitional period. So, is Sullivan in trouble? The above evidence would suggest he’s not. But the truth is only Kyle Dubas truly knows, which is a very interesting part of this situation. As things currently stand, the Penguins don’t really have a boss. Sure, Fenway is in charge, but who’s calling the shots? Is John Henry analyzing the lack of production from the power play? Is Tom Werner worked up about the bad defensive zone coverage? Is Teddy Werner taking notes on Tristan Jarry ’s glove hand? Honestly, I don’t know. And I don’t mean to mock. They actually all seem like very nice people, and I mean that sincerely. But that’s the thing about FSG: They’re so, so corporate. And they aren’t hockey people. What this means is Sullivan’s fate is very much in the hands of Dubas. The Penguins don’t really have a boss in terms of ownership. Mario Lemieux might have been the most hands-off owner imaginable, but he was still the boss and made certain decisions. And kept everyone accountable because of who he was. Dubas, frankly, has more power than anyone in the organization by a long shot. I think Dubas likes Sullivan a lot and thinks he’s a great coach. I’d also note Dubas, more than anyone, seemed very interested in squashing optimism before the season at his press conference. I think he knew there was a real chance this team wouldn’t be very good and thus Sullivan probably was expected to survive this season. Advertisement The question is, how poorly do the Penguins have to play for Sullivan to get fired? I’m sure there is a point where Dubas will say enough is enough. No coach, not even Sullivan, is immune from being dismissed. The Penguins are horrific right now. My sense all along, however, has been that Dubas and ownership don’t hold Sullivan responsible for what’s going on. So, sure, he could get fired. But I think the Penguins view that as a last resort. And I don’t think they truly want to let him go. • I sat down with Sullivan for a one-on-one interview last week . While I assure you I wrote about the comments from Sullivan that I found to be the most interesting and revealing, I’ve had a few days to consider his mood, his mindset and everything he said. If anything annoys Sullivan, it’s the perception that he doesn’t make in-game or in-season adjustments. He’s very sensitive to this. • Do the Penguins continually make the same mistakes in the defense zone? Absolutely. Do their special teams give them an edge on a regular, or even occasion basis? Absolutely not. Do the Penguins look stale? Absolutely. Put it all together, and you’ve got a splendid recipe for a coach firing. It’s undeniable. I will say this for Sullivan: His intensity and passion remain the same as they’ve ever been. This isn’t a coach who is mailing it in, or who isn’t going out of his way to ignite his team. He’s doing everything. Lineup changes. Hard practices. Days off. Benching Hall of Fame defensemen from the power play. Putting his future Hall of Fame centers on the same line. Lately, the Penguins have adopted more of a defensive posture. They were better defensively (baby steps) against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Winnipeg Jets , but it came at the expense of the Penguins’ ability to generate offense. I think it’s unfair to suggest Sullivan never changes. He’s never changed more than he has this season. Advertisement The problem is, of course, that it isn’t working. • The number of people in the Penguins organization who were disturbed by Crosby dropping the gloves on Friday against Winnipeg is high. Don’t take this the wrong way — no one has a problem with Crosby fighting. He’s a competitor of extreme measures and sometimes he fights. Fair enough. What people in the organization are troubled by is the reality that even at 37, Crosby is left to fight his own battles. The same can be said of Evgeni Malkin , 38, and Kris Letang , 37. One source in the organization told me, “If I played on the third or fourth line, saw Sid fight, and did nothing, I’d be (expletive) ashamed of myself.” Many people in the organization feel this way and are upset about the lack of fight this team displays on a regular basis. • I’d expect Tristan Jarry to keep playing on a regular basis. While he’s 0-2-1 since making his return to the lineup — and he’s given up 11 goals in those three games — the prevailing sentiment in the organization is that some progress has been made. Jarry allowed five goals in his return from Wilkes-Barre against the Blue Jackets , but the Penguins were so hideous defensively that game that the organization was very much willing to give the goaltender a pass. He’s been better since then, allowing three goals apiece against the Lightning and Jets, two of the NHL’s more gifted offensive teams. While Brayden Point ’s overtime goal was undeniably a bad look — Jarry’s penchant for allowing goals on the first shot of the game, something that’s remarkably happened in four of his six appearances this season, can’t be ignored, either — the Penguins think Jarry looks sharper and is in a clearer mindset now than he was in October. How he will play moving forward is anyone’s guess, and gauging Penguins goalies isn’t easy simply because of the horrific defense being played in front of them. But the Penguins want to find out if Jarry has a future with them, or can be potentially used as a trade piece down the road, once and for all. Advertisement • The organization is delighted with what it has seen from Owen Pickering . The 2022 first-round pick has dealt with some health setbacks but very much impressed the coaching staff with his performance during training camp. So far, he’s been one of the Penguins’ most steady defensemen. The sample size is small, but there is a mounting belief in the organization that Pickering is going to become a very good NHL player. There’s a chance he will return to Wilkes-Barre, but I’d bet on him seeing the majority of this season in Pittsburgh. The Penguins really like him and they’re very much aware of how dreadful their blue line has been. • The number of season-ticket holders I’ve heard from in recent days is staggering. While many complaints have been voiced, a displeasure with Fenway Sports Group ownership is by far the most common theme. (Top photo of Mike Sullivan: James Guillory / Imagn Images)

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Looking for a way to give back this holiday season ? Perhaps look no further than an organization in Buffalo. Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Ladies of Charity are looking for donations and people who may benefit from the Santa's Workshop program. “Family budgets are stretched, and Christmas can be an overwhelming and stressful time for many,” said Julie Lulek, senior director of Catholic Charities. “Through the community’s generous donations to Santa’s Workshop, we are helping to brighten the holidays and provide a gift, books, and stocking stuffers to hundreds of local families. While anything you may be able to contribute is greatly appreciated, this year we have an urgent need for items aimed at tweens and teens.” You can be part of that mission, too, to make sure that everyone gets a gift underneath the tree. "I wish that we could share the joy that we get by being able to fulfill Christmas dreams. It's really special to be able to be part of that. Everybody should feel the magic of Christmas and receive at least one gift," Lulek said. They're asking for new or unwrapped donations of toys, books, puzzle, board games and more. They're collecting donations for children and teens age 10 and older. Lulek said, " Catholic Charities , Ladies of Charity program is unique that we serve kids up to 18." Santa’s Workshop will accept referrals Monday, Dec. 2, through Wednesday, Dec. 11. These referrals are first come, first serve. If you live in Erie County those will go through the Catholic Charities’ Downtown District Office . If you live outside of Erie County, you can call 211 and ask for a referral to the WNY Holiday Toy Partnership.Seyi Tinubu: Strong PDP chieftain reveals how party members sign secret deals with APC