Canada has selected 19 Swiss-made Pilatus PC-21 as a new next-generation training aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The Pilatus PC-21 is designed to be benign and easy to fly for the ab-nitio student and challenging for the pilot soon to be qualified for the front line. It can be used to train pilots from their first day until they transition to fighter jets. Pilatus claims the PC-21 boasts superior aerodynamic performance compared to any other turboprop trainers worldwide. What to know of Canada's Future Aircrew Training program The Pilatus PC-21s are part of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program . The program combines two existing training contracts: training done in-house by the Canadian Air Force, the acquisition of new training aircraft, and more. The FAcT program is replacing training services currently provided by two separate contracts. One is the NATO Flying Training in Canada, which is set to expire in 2027, although it's extendable to 2028 (currently provided by CAE Military Aviation). The second contract is provided by Allied Wings, and that is also set to expire in 2027. Canada's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program: Contract awarded: May 2024 Number of aircraft to be purchased: 70 Aircraft types: 19x Pilatus PC-21, 23x Grob G 120TP, others TBA Contract duration: 25 years Contract value: USD $7.8 billion Contractor: SkyAlyne Canada The Canadian Air Force states , " The FAcT program will also include aircrew training for air combat systems officers and airborne electronic sensor operators, which is currently being delivered in-house by the RCAF. The program combines all of these requirements in 1 contract, including maintenance and infrastructure services ." The CAD $11.2 billion (USD $7.8 billion) 25-year contract was awarded to SkyAlyne Canada in May 2024. As part of the contract, SkyAlyne (working with its subcontractor, KF Aerospace) will deliver 70 training aircraft (of which 19 will be Pilatus PC-21 trainers). There is a five-year transition period for SkyAlyne to become the sole pilot and aircrew training program for the Canadian Air Force. Deliveries of the PC-21s are expected to begin in the second half of 2026. The Pilatus PC-21 According to Pilatus , the PC-21 is the only trainer aircraft needed to get pilots flying their fighter jets (although it seems like every plane maker says its aircraft are the best). With the PC-21, pilots start with the simulator and then can perform basic flying, advanced flight, and fighter lead-in training with the PC-21 before transitioning to fighter aircraft. Pitatus states, " On the PC-21, pilots destined to fly fighter aircraft do not need to transition to jets until much later than those flying conventional trainer aircraft, reducing cost and training time. To achieve this, Pilatus significantly expanded the design and performance envelope to take this single-engine turboprop into an area that was, until now, exclusively the domain of jet trainer aircraft ." The PC-21 has Martin-Baker CH-16C Zero-Zero ejection seats, fully balanced and harmonized flight controls, clear visual/system data displays, a full autopilot, and more. The aircraft's powerplant is a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-68B turboprop engine providing 1,600 shaft horsepower, and its propeller is a five-bladed graphite scimitar propeller. Key to the PC-21 is its advanced embedded simulation and training suite. According to Pilatus, " Systems integration is at the heart of the PC-21 cockpit philosophy. As an advanced trainer aircraft, the cockpit display and control systems are configured to match the latest generation front-line aircraft as closely as possible. " Pilatus PC-21 performance: Max speed: 370 knots Range: 720 nautical miles Service ceiling: 37,990 feet Rate of climb: 3,999.4 feet/minute g limits: +8.0 –4.0 aerobatic Roll rates: Excess of 200 degrees per second Pilatus claims the PC-21 has speed and climb rates that only jet-powered aircraft can match. The PC-21's wings are rated for up to 8g maneuvers. The company also claims the aircraft offers "significant advantages" over traditional turboprops and jet trainers. "To train the next generation of military pilots, Pilatus developed the next generation trainer: the PC-21, designed and built specifically with student pilots in mind. With air force budgets under continuous pressure, the PC-21 provides a cost-effective and highly efficient training solution." - Pilatus Adding to Pilatus' attractiveness as a trainer aircraft, the PC-21 has been designed to be affordable with a predictable operating cost. Pilatus says, " Experience with existing PC-21 customers has shown that it is possible to reduce the cost of taking a student to wings graduation by more than 50 percent ." The Australian Air Force states , " It eliminates the need for an elementary flying training fleet, but also bridges the performance gap between traditional turboprop trainers and lead-in fighters ." Even so, the PC-21 is far from a one-stop shop, and air forces use it alongside other training aircraft. For example, Canada is also purchasing 23 Grob G 120TP trainers, and Australia operates Hawk 127 lead-in fighters. For more than 80 years, Pilatus has been building planes in Switzerland. A global export success The Pilatus PC-21 is one of the world's most popular and widely used next-generation trainers . So far, 11 (and counting) air forces and training schools have ordered the PC-21. To date, Pilatus has supplied around 250 PC-21s to various air forces around the world - including the Swiss Air Force, the Spanish Air Force, the Australian Air Force, the Saudi Air Force, and others. Saudi Arabia is the largest aircraft operator, followed by Australia. PC-21 operators: Quantity: PC-21 operators: Quantity: Royal Australian Air Force: 49 Royal Canadian Air Force: 19 (planned) French Air and Space Force: 28 Royal Jordanian Air Force: 12 Qatar Emiri Air Force: 24 Royal Saudi Air Force: 55 Republic of Singapore Air Force: 19 Spanish Air and Space Force: 40 Swiss Air Force: 8 United Arab Emirates Air Force: 25 UK's contractor Qinetiq (on behalf of Empire Test Pilot School): 2 The Royal Australian Air Force agrees that the PC-21 is the " world's most advanced pilot training aircraft ." It says the aircraft ensures undergraduate pilots develop the necessary skills needed before progressing to its advanced. The PC-21 competes with other trainers in the export market, including the Indian HAL HTT-40, the United States, Beechcraft T-6 Texan II, the Brazilian Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano, the South Korean KAI KT-1 Woongbi, and the Turkish TAI Hürkuş trainers. Russia is also developing the Yakovlev Yak-152, which may fill a similar role. Pilatus' other aircraft in production Pilatus currently produces four types of aircraft: the PC-21, P-7, P-12, and the P-24 (a mix of turboprop and jet aircraft). In addition to the PC-21, Pilatus also builds the PC-7 basic trainer. The PC-7 is also used in a light attack role by some air forces (e.g., by the Mexican Air Force). Pilatus also builds two types of civilian aircraft - the Pilatus PC-24 and the Pilatus PC-12 . The PC-24 is a light business jet that first flew in 2015 and came into service in 2018 (around 212 of the jets have been produced). The PC-12 is a single-engined turboprop that has been in production since 1991 (with over 2,000 delivered). It is used for corporate transport, various government agencies (e.g., police departments and air forces), and by small regional airlines. Pilatus is the producer of one of the most iconic piston-engine aircraft. The United States Air Force's new advanced jet trainer The USAF Beechcraft T-6 Texan II The US Air Force's comparable trainer is the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II, a turboprop trainer developed and built by Textron Aviation. In the 2010s, the Texan II replaced the Air Force's aging Cessna T-37B Tweet and the Navy's T-34C Turb Mentor. The T-6 Texan II is developed from the Pilatus PC-9 developed in the 1980s. Textron uses similar language as Pilatus to describe its trainer, " The Beechcraft T-6C Texan II military training aircraft is a next generation military trainer designed for all instruction levels. Purpose-built for a wide range of capabilities, the model T-6C prepares pilots for real world missions ." The Texan has also been ordered by various other air forces (including New Zealand, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Israel, Greece, and others. The T-6 Texan II sometimes out-competes the PC-21 for export orders (e.g., within days of Canada saying it had selected the PC-21, Japan announced it had chosen the T-6 Texan II). The USAF Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk Meanwhile, the Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk is in the final development stages and will soon enter serial production. It is a transonic advanced jet trainer developed to replace the aging Northrop T-38 Talon and the Air Force's advanced jet trainer. "Students flying in the T-7A Red Hawk benefit from enhanced situational awareness, improved decision making, realistic preparation, improved safety and increased confidence compared to other training solutions." - Boeing Boeing states , " The T-7A Red Hawk is an all-new Advanced Pilot Training System (APTS) for the U.S. Air Force, with the flexibility to evolve as technologies, missions, and training needs change ." It also says the Red Hawk is specially built to train pilots on fifth-generation aircraft. The United States Air Force plans to purchase 351 Red Hawk trainers and has an option for 450 (far more than the total orders Pilatus has so far received for its PC-21).By Amanda Musa , CNN Content warning: This story discusses mental health and suicide. A list of helplines is available at the bottom of this page. A family man from Wisconsin . A spirited artist from Hawaii . An Ivy League graduate from Maryland . At face value, Ryan Borgwardt, Hannah Kobayashi and Luigi Mangione lead distinct lives and come from disparate backgrounds. Yet, they all took unexpected paths, disappearing from their jobs, routines, friends and family. Hundreds of thousands of adults are reported missing each year in the United States, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Some run away intentionally, according to former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe. "As an adult, you can just decide to leave your life and go start somewhere else, or go seek something, whatever that might be," McCabe told CNN. There are many reasons why a person would run, such as pressures at work, financial troubles, health issues, romantic relationships and social media, McCabe adds. These variables can lead to increased anxiety and stress, according to experts who note some people who do not have the emotional tools to cope with these issues may find it is easier to opt out of their current life and start a new one. Oftentimes, law enforcement designates these individuals as voluntary missing persons, McCabe said. This month, Kobayashi was declared a voluntary missing person after Los Angeles police say she travelled to the US-Mexico border and crossed into Mexico alone. The 30-year-old has since been "found safe", her family announced this week , but has not returned to the US. A family statement did not indicate where Kobayashi was or how the family determined she was safe. CNN has reached out to Kobayashi for comment. Kobayashi's family is still reeling from the death of her father, who killed himself a few days before Thanksgiving after he travelled to Los Angeles to search for her. As cases of missing Americans continue to captivate the public's attention, this culmination of events is not necessarily a coincidence, according to Lauren Cook, a clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety and is based in Los Angeles. It is not uncommon for adults with full lives to have passive thoughts about walking away from everything they know, Cook said. Before leaving Hawaii, Kobayashi had expressed a desire to disconnect from modern technology, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. While extreme, these recent stories speak to the "great level of overwhelm people are feeling," Cook, who is not involved with any of the cases, told CNN. "They don't always know easy solutions to their problems, and so then they do find themselves wanting to run away and escape it all." Why would an adult run away? Running away from home is a common threat young children make when they are angry or feel misunderstood, experts say. As we age, we usually learn how to regulate our emotions. But not every adult does, and without that skill, life changes and anxiety can become too much for one person to handle. "When people don't know how to self-regulate, they can unfortunately make some really dire choices," Cook said. Many people, through no fault of their own, are not taught how to self-regulate as they develop into adults, she added. In 2023, more than 563,000 missing person reports were recorded by the National Crime Information Centre, a database run by the FBI and comprised of criminal data, including missing persons cases involving minors and adults. For about half of those cases, optional criteria were used to help classify a person's disappearance as an abduction or voluntary, according to an NCIC report. Of those cases, approximately 95% were labelled as runaways, data shows. Some runaways may be responding to too much stimuli, Cook adds. "When someone is so taxed neurologically day after day after day, eventually they're not going to have the same cognitive capacities to make decisions as somebody who is well rested and feels capable of managing what's going on in their life," Cook said. Someone with an overloaded brain can begin to dissociate from their lives and ultimately become removed from their ability to empathize with others, Cook said. Voluntary missing people and those in "extreme escapism situations" are more likely to make reckless decisions that not only harm themselves, but their loved ones as well, Cook added. Going missing is not a crime. Sometimes Local law enforcement agencies across the country are responsible for investigating missing persons cases, according to McCabe. When it comes to missing people under 21, authorities are required by law to report every missing persons case to the National Crime Information Centre, even if they left of their own accord. However, if an adult voluntarily leaves, there is not much local law enforcement or the FBI can do, McCabe said. "Unless there's some reason to believe that there might have been a crime involved (authorities) can't afford to take the time and effort to basically unwind all of that person's history and movements," McCabe said. Missing persons investigations often involve forensic analysis, gathering cell phone data and requesting search warrants, he said. "That is expensive," McCabe said. Missing persons investigations require a lot of manpower, according to McCabe, taking precious time away from public resources like police officers, forensic analysts and judges. If a person is missing because they want to be, those resources are not being used fairly, he said That is a hard truth to grapple with for both investigators and the families of missing adults. "There's nothing criminal about" going missing voluntarily unless you commit a crime in the process, McCabe noted. Last week, Borgwardt was charged with one count of obstructing an officer after Wisconsin officials say the 45-year-old staged a kayaking accident and faked his own death before travelling to Eastern Europe, leaving his wife and three children. For seven weeks, the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office searched for Borgwardt's body but didn't find it. Eventually, officials uncovered evidence Borgwardt fled to Europe by way of Canada. Wisconsin investigators say Borgwardt faked his own death for a "number of reasons," and have remained tight-lipped on exactly where he was as authorities spent weeks searching for him. Borgwardt has not released a statement regarding his actions, and neither has his family. Borgwardt, who does not appear to have an attorney, did not respond to CNN's request for comment. In another high-profile case, Mangione, the man facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was reported missing last month by his mother . One of his attorneys has denied his client's involvement in the killing in New York and anticipates he will plead not guilty there to the murder charge, among other counts. Mangione's mother hadn't spoken to her son since July, she told police in San Francisco, where she knew he had been living. His phone consistently went to voicemail, which was also full, she told police. It also appears Mangione disappeared from social media this year. In July, a user tweeted at Mangione, "I haven't heard from you in months." The 26-year-old appeared to be driven by anger against the health insurance industry and viewed the targeted killing as a direct challenge to "corporate greed", according to an NYPD intelligence report. For every voluntary missing person who is found, there is another who is never located. Families who feel like no one is searching for their loved one are encouraged to persistently follow up with the investigating agency involved, McCabe said. "It's entirely possible that law enforcement might come across them in the course of their duties," he said. The age of overwhelm In recent years, the percentage of American adults reporting anxiety and depression symptoms significantly increased, according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. During 2022, about one in five adults aged 18 and older experienced any symptoms of anxiety (18.2%) or symptoms of depression (21.4%) during a two-week period. Anxiety and stress can have major health implications and can motivate people to do things they normally wouldn't do, said Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, a developmental psychologist and senior research scholar in psychology at Clark University. "Depression is different," Arnett said. "Depression usually comes with a certain lassitude. You don't feel like doing anything. But anxiety and stress are the opposite, and they make you want to do something to relieve that condition." Anxiety and stress can be managed through communication, therapy or medication, experts note. Current anxiety levels are particularly elevated for people aged 18 to 29, Arnett said, noting the Covid-19 pandemic's impacts on mental health. Cook agrees, noting the financial disparity between Millennials and Baby Boomers plays a role. "Young adults today, they're not able to afford housing, they're barely living paycheck to paycheck," Cook said. "They're feeling so overwhelmed by all of these different things that they saw their parents do seemingly more easily, and that gets really defeating over time." Along with poor health care, increased cost of living and rampant gun violence in the US, the current political climate is prompting some Americans to consider leaving the country, Cook said. Using anxiety to your advantage When a person is so stressed they feel like a tea kettle ready to boil, Cook and Arnett say they should prioritise communication. Sometimes that looks like calling a friend. "If the distress gets to the point where you feel like it's interfering with your daily functioning and with your relationships, and that you really are on the verge of doing something extreme, then it's time to get help," Arnett said. "It's time to talk to other people about it, especially the people you're closest to." Withdrawing from family, friends and social media can be a signal something is wrong. Anyone looking to make a drastic life change should try to include their loved ones in that decision, Cook said, so they don't worry unnecessarily. "Our human brains go to the worst places," she said. "It becomes problematic when people aren't communicating their plans to walk away." Cook also recommends seeing a therapist to help relieve tension. Breath work, exercise and journaling are some of the many practices someone can implement or consistent relief, according to the CDC. Ultimately, Arnett argues stress and anxiety can be harnessed and used to someone's advantage if they can identify the stressors. "Anxiety is a motivator, and so it's possible to use it constructively," Arnett said. "What are those things for you? And how can you relieve that sense of being oppressed by them and threatened by them?" - CNN Where to get help: Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason. Lifeline : 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357 Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family or friends. 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WOLVERHAMPTON: Ruben Amorim accepts his reign as Manchester United manager could be short-lived if he cannot oversee an upturn in the fallen English giants’ fortunes. The initial optimism that surrounded the 39-year-old Portuguese coach’s arrival at Old Trafford in succession to the sacked Erik ten Hag has given way to renewed concern over United’s form. Thursday’s 2-0 loss at Wolves was the Red Devils’ third straight defeat in all competitions following a League Cup quarter-finals loss at Tottenham and an embarrassing 3-0 reverse at home to Bournemouth. After the Wolves game, Amorim admitted he had “no idea” how long it will take for him to revive United, saying his focus was on “survival” after making the worst start by any Old Trafford boss in nearly 100 years. Amorim is the first United manager to lose five or more of his first 10 matches in charge since Walter Crickmer in January 1932, with the club languishing in 14th place in the table. Those 10 matches, however, are more than Amorim’s successor as Sporting Lisbon boss received, with the Portuguese powerhouses sacking Joao Pereira after just eight games in charge. Defeat by Wolves left United closer to the relegation zone than the Champions League places heading into their final match of 2024 at home to in-form Newcastle on Monday. “The manager of Manchester United can never, no matter what, be comfortable, and I know the business that I’m in,” said Amorim. “I know that if we don’t win, regardless if they pay the buyout (for me) or not, I know that every manager is in danger and I like that because that is the job, so I understand the question.” At Molineux, United captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off for a second yellow yard soon after half-time, with Wolves’ Matheus Cunha scoring directly from a corner. Cunha then set up substitute Hwang Hee-chan to complete a 2-0 win deep into stoppage time. Arriving in Manchester mid-season was always likely to make an already tough job that much more difficult, with Amorim asked if he had foreseen problems given he had initially asked if he could finish the campaign with Sporting Lisbon. “There’s no point talking about that or thinking about that,” Amorim said. “I’m here and have to focus on the job. “It’s part of football to have these difficult moments. I already knew that was going to be tough... At this moment it’s really hard. We have to survive to have time and then to improve the team.” – AFP
WASHINGTON , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and Nicola Fox , associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, will travel to Mexico City on Sunday, Nov. 24 , for a multi-day trip to build on previous engagements and advance scientific and technological collaboration between the United States and Mexico . This visit will focus on fostering partnerships in astronomy and astrophysics research, as well as highlighting opportunities for economic, educational, and science, technology, engineering, and math collaborations between the two nations. Melroy's trip will include high-level meetings with senior Mexican government officials, including the secretariat-designate for Science, Technology, Humanities, and Innovation. Melroy and Fox also will meet with leaders from academia, industry, and scientific institutions. These discussions will emphasize expanding cooperation in space science, with particular focus on Mexico's growing astronomy programs. This visit builds on Melroy's trip to Mexico City earlier this year and reflects NASA's commitment to advancing international cooperation in space and science for the benefit of all. For more information about NASA's international partnerships, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-leadership-to-visit-strengthen-cooperation-with-mexico-302314627.html SOURCE NASA
Seven losses in a season is unfamiliar territory for the San Francisco 49ers. With two Super Bowl appearances in five seasons, general manager John Lynch openly admits the 49ers haven't earned the right to be called "as good" as the 2023 NFC championship group. San Francisco is 5-7 but only two games behind NFC West-leading Seattle with five games remaining as the Chicago Bears (4-8) arrive Sunday. "I've found the whole discussion on Kyle rather comical," Lynch said in an interview Friday with KNBR in San Francisco. "We have won four of the last five division championships. We've been to two Super Bowls. The standard here is to win championships, and we've fallen short of that, I understand. "But we have an excellent head coach, and the fact that people are talking about stuff like that, I do find it comical. We're 100 percent behind Kyle and what he brings to our organization. Like I said, our focus is really on the Bears and doing everything we can. That's where Kyle's focus is, and that's where all our focus is." San Francisco lost 35-10 in the snow at Buffalo last Sunday night and the 49ers placed their top two running backs on injured reserve due to injuries in that game. Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) could return for Week 18 at Arizona if the 49ers are still fighting for a playoff spot. More from this section In a top-down ranking of NFC teams by record and playoff position, the 49ers are No. 11 entering Week 14. "You are what your record says you are in this league, and that isn't very good. So I think we've been through a lot as a team, this current team with a lot of stuff that has happened to members of our organization. Injuries, tragic circumstances, ultimately those are just excuses. One thing I can tell you is I'm proud of how this group has stuck together, had each other's back. The other thing I can tell you is the story's not written yet. We're still grinding, and we're still playing." The 49ers last missed the postseason in 2020 with a record of 6-10 that followed an appearance in the Super Bowl -- San Francisco's first title game loss of two to the Kansas City Chiefs. San Francisco's upcoming schedule after Sunday includes a short week before playing the division rival Rams on Thursday, at Miami (Dec. 22), a Monday night matchup with the Detroit Lions on Dec. 30 and the finale against the Cardinals. --Field Level MediaWall Street sees another positive year aheadLance Terry scored a game-high 22 points, helping lead Georgia Tech to a 92-49 rout of visiting Alabama A&M on Saturday in Atlanta. Javian McCollum added 18 points, while Jaeden Mustaf chipped in 13 points and seven rebounds, as Georgia Tech (6-7) won its second game in three outings. Baye Ndongo had 10 points for the Yellow Jackets, who shot 54.1 percent (33 of 61) from the field and made 10 of 21 (47.6 percent) on 3-pointers. AC Bryant and Bilal Abdur-Rahman each led the Bulldogs (4-9) with 11 points. Alabama A&M managed to shoot just 20.8 percent (15 of 72) from the field en route to its sixth straight loss. After London Riley's 3-pointer cut the Bulldogs' deficit to 16-15, McCollum's triple began a 12-0 scoring run, extending Georgia Tech's lead to 28-15 with 5:30 remaining in the opening half. Bryant's layup stopped the Yellow Jackets' run, but McCollum scored five straight points to push Georgia Tech's advantage to 15 at the 4:13 mark. The lead expanded to 18 points before Quincy McGriff's layup trimmed the Bulldogs' deficit to 16. Terry's back-to-back triples jump-started a 12-3 run to close the first half with Georgia Tech ahead 50-25. McCollum led all scorers with 18 first-half points, while McGriff led Alabama A&M with seven. Ndongo's dunk to open the second half started a 10-1 Georgia Tech run, stamped with Duncan Powell's triple with 17 minutes left to push the Yellow Jackets' lead to 60-26. After Angok Anyang knocked down a pair of free throws for the Bulldogs, Terry's fourth triple was followed by Naithan George's layup, extending Georgia Tech's lead to 68-35 with 11:49 left. Jaylen Colon and Terry then traded triples, before Georgia Tech's 13-6 spurt was stamped with Ndongo's layup at the 3:33 mark, giving the Yellow Jackets an 84-44 edge. Georgia Tech's dominant day was stamped with baskets from a pair of Yellow Jacket walk-ons, as Emmers Nichols and Marcos San Miguel each tallied their first career points in the closing minutes. --Field Level Media
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has proposed economic reform and suggested Thailand be prepared for geopolitical change. Thaksin was speaking at the Forbes Global CEO Conference on Thursday night at the Ritz Carlton in Bangkok. Now in its 22nd year, the conference convenes world-leading CEOs, tycoons, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders to discuss key issues of global concern and build new partnerships. During the finale and Gala Dinner Session, Thaksin was invited to have a one-on-one dialogue with Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media. The former PM proposed several economic reforms to help boost Thailand's economy and suggested that the Thai government prepare for upcoming geopolitical consequences. Thaksin said that Thailand's economy had not developed much in the past decade because the central bank was overly concerned about the country's economic problems. As a result, many commercial banks that were under the central bank's supervision did not give loans to small enterprises and those in need, causing a lack of cash flow in the country, he said. Therefore, the central bank is only duty-bound to supervise the commercial banks, he said. It should not have been overprotective of them, which could have helped boost cash flow into the country, he said. ''The central bank is an independent organisation, but it sometimes needs to listen and engage with business sectors so as to listen to their concerns. "Besides, the central bank requires practical solutions to increase the cash flow in Thailand," he said. Thaksin said Thai businesses, regardless of size, need to rethink their business model. He said they should have new ideas, such as using technology to assist their work, because the economic environment has become more competitive. He then gave the example of the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu and how it became dominant. ''Plus, the government needs to protect local businesses while it is trying to seek further foreign investment in Thailand; for example, recently, the government launched a policy that those foreign investors who make money in Thailand need to pay tax," he said. When asked about Thailand's initiative to dig a canal to link the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, Thaksin said that Thailand may not dig a canal but would emphasise building a land bridge instead. ''We need to have involvement from the private sector in the construction [of that land bridge], in which they need to be concerned about the commercial viability while concerned about the country's benefit," he added. In geopolitics, Thaksin was asked his opinion about what would happen if US President-elect Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on imported products to the US and up to 60% tariffs on Chinese products. He said if Mr Trump increases such tariffs, the US consumer will have to pay more for imported products. At the same time, if the US-China trade war intensifies, Thaksin suggested that Thailand should expect more manufacturers to come to the country. He pointed out that Thailand needs to have good tax incentives, which will attract more foreign investment from various markets worldwide. Furthermore, with the rise of Brics becoming more prominent, he said this economic bloc would help to rebalance global finances within the next five years. Brics is an intergovernmental organisation comprising nine countries -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. Brics was originally established to identify various investment opportunities. While the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) are regional frameworks that Thailand is a part of, he pointed out that Asean needs to be more unified by having the same consensus as "One Asean". ''Apec should allow small economic members to have the privilege to access larger markets [which will help them to grow faster]," he added.
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Dec. 16 COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S) 8 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: Vermont vs. Marshall, Championship NFL FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ABC — Chicago at Minnesota 8:30 p.m. ESPN — Atlanta at Las Vegas NHL HOCKEY 8:30 p.m. NHLN — Florida at Edmonton SOCCER (MEN’S) 3 p.m. USA — Premier League: West Ham United at AFC Bournemouth SOCCER (WOMEN’S) Noon FS2 — Final Draw For The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV . Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Sheikh Ajani Bello’s death, a national loss — Kwara govServe Robotics Inc. ( NASDAQ:SERV – Get Free Report ) CEO Ali Kashani sold 7,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.50, for a total value of $123,750.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 3,283,490 shares in the company, valued at approximately $54,177,585. The trade was a 0.23 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link . Ali Kashani also recently made the following trade(s): Serve Robotics Stock Down 7.7 % Shares of SERV opened at $16.29 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $10.83 and its 200 day moving average price is $8.73. Serve Robotics Inc. has a 52 week low of $1.77 and a 52 week high of $24.09. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Get Our Latest Report on Serve Robotics Institutional Inflows and Outflows Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Larson Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Serve Robotics during the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Bfsg LLC bought a new stake in Serve Robotics during the third quarter worth approximately $38,000. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd acquired a new position in Serve Robotics during the third quarter valued at approximately $68,000. Quantum Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Serve Robotics in the third quarter valued at approximately $80,000. Finally, Quadrature Capital Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Serve Robotics during the 3rd quarter worth $148,000. About Serve Robotics ( Get Free Report ) Serve Robotics Inc designs, develops, and operates low-emission robots that serve people in public spaces with food delivery in the United States. It builds self-driving delivery robots. The company was formerly known as Patricia Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to Serve Robotics Inc in July 2023. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Serve Robotics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Serve Robotics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Robert Griffin III said his wife, Grete Griffin “did it on purpose” when she posted a zoomed-in photo of him eating a giant croissant at the Summer Olympics in Paris, which led to the former ESPN analyst getting viciously trolled on social media. During an appearance on the “Pardon My Take” podcast on Friday, Griffin explained what led to the couple taking the viral photo and how he handled the internet going “ballistic” on him back in August. “We’re at the Olympics and we find out in Paris that they had these giant croissants. So I’m like ‘hey we gotta go get one of these things,'” Griffin, who was fired from ESPN as part of financial cuts in August, recalled. “Actually, TikTok worked with us to get the giant croissants and take content with them at their headquarters in France. So that was an incredible experience with me and my wife.” “... But then when we got the croissant back at home, I’m like, ‘We have to take a picture eating this croissant.’ You guys have had a situation where your wife kind of, or your lady friend, throws you under the bus a little bit — I’m not blaming my wife for saying that she threw my under the bus. But what I’m saying is that, when we took the picture, we were both supposed to be eating it. “I was eating it and she didn’t do that and then she posted it on Instagram with a Zoom in on me. So she kind of set everything in motion.” Griffin said it was a “long day” after the croissant photos took off on social media. “She did it on purpose! She took the picture and then it was three frames and the second one was zoomed in and the third one was zoomed in even more,” Griffin said. “So then when I posted it on Twitter I got all the zoomed in pictures from instagram that came over and in 10 minutes it was like yeah it’s gonna be a long day.'” Dan “Big Cat” Katz and PFT Commenter, hosts of the Barstool podcast, continued to joke with Griffin that the photo looked inappropriate because of the way he was holding it. “The croissant was so big, I had no choice... but to have my hand underneath [it],” he said. “The croissant was super heavy.” Griffin chose to have fun with the viral moment. “You have to be able to have fun in a way that people can relate to,” he said. “When you see that picture of me eating that picture — I saw Josh Hart, the forward for the Knicks — he said, ‘Jesus himself could not get me to post this picture.’ “But guess what? He’s engaging with the picture because he understands that it is funny. He understands that you have to have a sense of humor in life. The internet took it and went with it. The way I captioned it wasn’t like ‘watch me at this giant croissant that looks like whatever.’ It was, ‘Enjoying a croissant with my life. The internet will alway internet.” Griffin added that he saw some comments from people warning him to take the photo down, but he stood by it. “It’s like, no man the internet is going to do what the internet is going to do. I’m not at fault for them taking it and making it whatever,” he said. “It’s a croissant. I’m eating. I can’t eat pastries now? You just have fun, laugh it off and move on.” Griffin was a good sport about it at the time. “Can’t even eat a croissant with your wife anymore on this app,” he wrote, including a crying laughing emoji, at the time. In another photo, Griffin showed him and his wife holding the croissant. “Not gon lie.....y’all got us in stitches over here with these replies and quotes,” Griffin wrote at the time.Global Content Distribution Software Market Size, Share and Forecast By Key Players-Rallyverse, Plyfe, Opal, Limber, InPowered 12-15-2024 06:35 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Market Research Intellect Content Distribution Software Market USA, New Jersey- According to the Market Research Intellect, the global Content Distribution Software market is projected to grow at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.58% from 2024 to 2031. Starting with a valuation of 11.03 Billion in 2024, the market is expected to reach approximately 21.29 Billion by 2031, driven by factors such as Content Distribution Software and Content Distribution Software. 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Request PDF Sample Copy of Report: (Including Full TOC, List of Tables & Figures, Chart) @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/download-sample/?rid=4559910&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=042 Key Drivers: The growth of the Content Distribution Software market is driven by several key factors. Technological advancements in Content Distribution Software have enabled greater efficiency and enhanced capabilities, spurring adoption across industries. Additionally, the rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions is pushing companies to innovate and adopt greener practices. Expanding applications in sectors like Content Distribution Software and Content Distribution Software are further contributing to market demand, as these industries seek advanced solutions to streamline operations and enhance product quality. Favorable government policies and incentives in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific support investment and growth. 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Through such strategic alliances, businesses aim to accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and address evolving market challenges, ultimately driving the overall growth of the Content Distribution Software market. Get a Discount On The Purchase Of This Report @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/ask-for-discount/?rid=4559910&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=042 The following Key Segments Are Covered in Our Report By Type On-Premises Cloud Based By Application Large Enterprises SMEs Major companies in Content Distribution Software Market are: Rallyverse, Plyfe, Opal, Limber, InPowered, GetSocial, Revcontent, Brax, Contentools, Oracle, Scoop.it, TechValidate, AddThis, Skyword, RebelMouse Global Content Distribution Software Market -Regional Analysis North America: North America is expected to hold a significant share of the Content Distribution Software market due to advanced technological infrastructure and the presence of major market players. High demand across sectors like Content Distribution Software and Content Distribution Software is driving growth, with the U.S. being a key contributor. Additionally, ongoing investments in R&D and innovation reinforce the region's strong market position. Europe: Europe is projected to experience steady growth, driven by stringent regulatory standards and a rising focus on sustainability in Content Distribution Software practices. Countries like Germany, France, and the UK are leading due to their advanced industrial base and supportive government policies. The demand for eco-friendly and efficient Content Distribution Software solutions is expected to continue fostering market expansion. Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region, fueled by rapid industrialization and urbanization. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are driving demand due to expanding consumer bases and increasing investments in infrastructure. 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