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Mike McDaniel stepped in to keep Dolphins from trading veteran DT Calais Campbell to RavensSouth Korean opposition postpones decision to impeach acting presidentOPEC+ crude oil output rose 30,000 b/d month on month in October, with a huge rebound in Libyan production largely canceled out by reductions in Kazakhstan, Iraq and Iran, according to the latest Platts OPEC+ Survey from S&P Global Commodity Insights. With October output likely to set the tone for the upcoming ministerial meeting in Vienna on Dec. 1, the core OPEC group boosted output by 330,000 b/d, while its Russia-led allies cut by 300,000 b/d, according to the survey. Core OPEC output from countries bound by quotas remained above their collective target, with overproduction shrinking slightly to 348,000 b/d, while their OPEC+ partners collectively underproduced by 179,000 b/d. Overall OPEC+ production in October was 169,000 b/d over target. Compliance could therefore continue to fray relations within OPEC+, which is battling to put a floor under prices while maintaining its market share amid tepid Chinese demand, elevated production in non-OPEC+ countries in the Americas, fears of a supply glut in 2025 and considerable volatility driven by wars in the Middle East and Europe as well as the re-election of Donald Trump. Libya and Kazakhstan saw the biggest shifts in crude output in October, the survey found, with the North African country hiking production by 420,000 b/d following the conclusion on Oct. 3 of an oil shutdown prompted by a political feud over the leadership of the Libyan central bank. Production nevertheless remained below pre-shutdown levels of 1.15 million b/d due to maintenance at the key Sharara field in the first weeks of October. Libya, beset by political chaos since the fall of Moammar Qadhafi in 2011, is not subject to an OPEC quota unlike Kazakhstan, which slashed output by 300,000 b/d after carrying maintenance lasting around three weeks at its enormous Kashagan oil field during October. At 1.22 million b/d, Kazakhstan’s output was still slightly above its 1.203 million b/d target as laid out in its August “compensation plan,” submitted to make up for excess production in 2024. Iraq also cut output by 60,000 b/d to 4.14 million b/d, primarily on cuts to export volumes and refinery runs, as well as reduced production in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, over which Baghdad has scant control. Nonetheless, Iraq — which has also submitted compensation plans — remained above its quota by 235,000 b/d. The UAE also exceeded its quota in October by 98,000 b/d, the survey found, as did Gabon, Saudi Arabia and Russia, while Iranian output fell 40,000 b/d on lower exports. A sticking point for the bloc going back decades, compliance has emerged as OPEC+’s key challenge in recent times, with sources telling Commodity Insights that inventories would be lower and the market tighter had producers stuck to their quotas. On Nov. 3, eight voluntary cutters again delayed plans to start tapering 2.2 million b/d of reductions — part of 5.8 million b/d of group-wide cuts — to January 2025, amid fears prices would weaken even further had they followed through with the plans. Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, last assessed the Dated Brent benchmark at $74.07/b on Nov. 8, down from a 2024 high of $93.35/b in April and below the fiscal breakeven oil prices of most members, according to Commodity Insights estimates. A well-placed source told Commodity Insights that the eight voluntary cutters — Algeria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Oman, Kazakhstan, Kuwait and the UAE — had delayed the return of barrels because they did not have “line of sight on Chinese demand” moving forward. OPEC production including quota-exempt Iran, Libya and Venezuela reached 26.58 million b/d in October, up from 26.25 million b/d in September, the survey found. Meanwhile, the Russia-led allies pumped 13.68 million b/d, down 300,000 b/d month on month. Total OPEC+ output was 40.26 million b/d, up slightly from September but down 2.45 million b/d year on year. In its latest monthly oil report, OPEC estimated the call on OPEC+ crude — the quantity it must produce to balance supply and demand — at 42.8 million b/d in 2024 and 43.2 million b/d in 2025, significantly above current production. The swing producer is more bullish than other forecasters, but if that is borne out, OPEC+ would be in a strong position to control the market moving forward. The Platts survey measures wellhead production and is compiled using information from oil industry officials, traders and analysts, as well as by reviewing proprietary shipping, satellite and inventory data. Source:
With his coaching background, Harmony Magnet Academy principal Jeff Brown equated his school's sustained success to the sustained success of an athletic program. “If you relate it to football coaching or any coaching trying to sustain something is probably more difficult that getting there,” Brown said. Harmony has been able to sustain that success for several years running as once again it has been rated the top high school in Tulare County by U.S. News and World Report. In addition Harmony continues to maintain its place as one of the nation's top schools. Harmony is also ranked No. 104 out of 1,652 public high schools in California which places it in the top six percent of the state's schools. Nationally Harmony is ranked 780 out of 17,655 public high schools, placing it near the top 4 percent of all the nation's schools. And Harmony is ranked No. 144 in the nation out of 3,022 charter schools, placing it in the top 5 percent among the country's charter schools. Harmony's rankings have remained in that area for several years. In 2023 Harmony was ranked No. 737 in the nation, No. 107 in California and No. 140 among the nation's charter schools. “I'm just thrilled,” said Brown about his school's continued success. Brown said the school's advisory committees, staff, parents and support from the business community all play a role in the school's success. “It's a combination of those things coming together,” Brown said. “I'm just proud of their commitment.” And of course a great deal of the credit goes to the students, Brown said. “The kids are No. 1,” he said. “They want to be here and that's a key I think.” Harmony was the beginning of what has become the Porterville Unified School District's Pathways program, which now has 14 Pathways. “We're very proud of that,” Brown said. “This is where it all started. This experiment has been very prosperous.” Harmony received a score of 95.58 out of 100. U.S. News stated its rankings of virtually all the nation's public schools provides a numerical ranking based on multiple sources of objective data. Harmony received a score of 95.83 in 2023. The rankings are based in part of how schools educate all students from different social and economic backgrounds. The rankings are also based on schools who have students who demonstrate outstanding outcomes above expectations in math, reading and state science state assessments and earned qualifying scores in a variety of college-level exams. Schools were rated based on weighted scores in six categories with an overall score of 100 possible. Thirty percent of the score is based on college readiness. Ten percent is based on the school's curriculum being a college curriculum. Twenty percent is based on state assessment scores. When it comes to educating students from different social and economic backgrounds, 10 percent of the score is based on underserved students' performance and the graduation rate also figures into the school. Sixty-seven percent of Harmony's students have taken Advanced Placement, AP, courses and tests for college. Harmony's reading proficiency also remains outstanding at 89 percent as compared to 90 percent in 2023. Harmony also has a strong science proficiency rate of 55 percent as compared to 57 percent in 2023. Harmony's minority enrollment is 80 percent and 67 percent of its students are economically disadvantaged. The school has a 100 percent graduation rate Harmony also ranks high in assessment performance in U.S. News and World Report rankings, ranking 32 nd in the state and 354 th in the nation.Bus crash in eastern Brazil leaves 23 dead
Sira Thienou scores 16 points, No. 18 Ole Miss women coast to 89-24 win over Alabama StateKitchen appliances startup Beyond Appliances has raised $2 million in a funding round led by early-stage venture fund Fireside Ventures, which focuses on consumer brands. The round also saw participation from Dharana Capital and angel investors like Livspace cofounders Saurabh Jain and Ramakant Sharma, Design Cafe founder Shezan Bhojani, and former chief executive of TTK Prestige Chandru Kalro. The funds will be used for research and development (R&D) and to accelerate its manufacturing capabilities. “Technology has transformed living rooms, automobiles, and health care, but it hasn’t significantly impacted home kitchens. For a long time, we wanted to innovate in that space. So, with Byondnxt (parent company), we decided to focus on making home kitchens more attractive and better,” cofounder and chief executive Eshwar K Vikas told ET in an interaction. Founded in 2024 by Vikas and Rakesh Patil, the Bengaluru-based startup currently offers two products that are manufactured in India. The first is a smart stove equipped with hobs that feature digital timers and whistle counters. The second is a chimney with an integrated Android system, allowing users to stream OTT content, play music, set reminders, and create grocery lists through apps like Zepto and Blinkit. 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We will eventually build a few more technologies for the kitchen, but the gas stove and chimney markets are very under-penetrated today. It's growing very fast. So, I think these two are the products we want to lead with," he said. The company plans to introduce four to five additional stock-keeping units (SKUs) within this fiscal year. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories The company's products are currently available on ecommerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart, as well as in select retail stores across Bengaluru. According to Vikas, 60-70% of its sales come from tier II and tier III cities. Earlier food and grocery delivery company Zomato acquired an 8% equity stake in Byondnxt for Rs 6,000. Commenting on the investment, Shuchi Pandya, principal, Fireside Ventures, said, “The Indian kitchen appliances market is witnessing a significant shift towards smart, connected solutions. Beyond Appliances' unique approach to combining practical functionality with advanced technology positions them perfectly to capture this evolving consumer demand.”
Late kickoff return TDs by Turpin and Thomas spark the Cowboys as they end their 5-game skidSTUART, Fla. , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health In Tech, an Insurtech platform company backed by third-party AI technology, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 2,300,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of $4.00 per share, for gross proceeds of $9,200,000 , before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and estimated offering expenses. The Company has granted the underwriter an option, exercisable within 30 days from the date of the final prospectus, to purchase an additional 345,000 shares of Class A common stock from Health In Tech at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. Assuming such option is fully exercised, the Company may raise a total of approximately US$10,580,000 in gross proceeds from the Offering Health In Tech intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for system enhancements, expansion of service offerings, sales and distribution channels, talent development and retention, working capital, and other general corporate purposes. American Trust Investment Services, Inc. acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering. A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-281853) relating to the shares was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective on December 19, 2024 . This offering was made only by means of a prospectus, forming part of the effective registration statement. A copy of the prospectus relating to the offering can be obtained when available, by contacting American Trust Investment Services, Inc., 230 W. Monroe Street , Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60606, or via E-Mail at ECM@amtruinvest.com. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About Health In Tech Health in Tech ("HIT") is an Insurtech platform company backed by third-party AI technology. We offer a dynamic marketplace designed to create customized healthcare plan solutions while streamlining processes through vertical integration, process simplification, and automation. By eliminating friction and complexities, HIT enhances value propositions for employers and optimizes underwriting, sales, and service workflows for Managing General Underwriters (MGUs), insurance carriers, licensed brokers, and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs). Learn more at healthintech.com . Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Health In Tech Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include estimates or expectations about Health In Tech's possible or assumed operational results, financial condition, business strategies and plans, market opportunities, competitive position, industry environment, and potential growth opportunities. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "design," "target," "aim," "hope," "expect," "could," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "continue," "predict," "project," "potential," "goal," or other words that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These statements relate to future events or to Health In Tech's future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Health In Tech's actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond Health In Tech's control and which could, and likely will, affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects Health In Tech's current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to Health In Tech's operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. Investor Contact Investor Relations: ir@healthintech.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/health-in-tech-announces-closing-of-initial-public-offering-302338923.html SOURCE Health In Tech
NoneTHE Met Office has confirmed that Brits will wake up to a 'green Christmas' and exceptionally warm weather. For those celebrating around the country, festive cheer will have to be enough, as there is set to be no snow or frost to be expected on December 25. 2 Christmas Day will see 'exceptionally warm' weather this year Credit: getty 2 There is no snow or frost expected for Christmas day Credit: MET Office Forecasters said the "exceptionally mild" temperatures seen on Christmas Eve will likely continue until closer to the new year. Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said this year will be a "green Christmas" as no snow or frost is expected anywhere in the country. "So great news if you do have travel plans over the next few days, no weather warnings are expected, no disruptive weather - but, as I say, not great news if you want a festive feel and certainly no snow or frost on the way. He added: "Christmas Eve has been very mild - we haven't broken any records, but we did see a high temperature today of 14.8C in Aberdeen, which is exceptionally mild for Christmas Eve. read more on weather BANK BOOST Exact temperature which could see you qualify for £25 Cold Weather Payments FESTIVE FREEZE New weather warning for ICE after 82mph winds as hundreds of flights axed "It's going to stay very similar through the Christmas period, so Christmas Day will dawn cloudy and very mild once again." Those living in Scotland will have to hold on to their Santa hats as The Met Office confirms "it's going to be quite windy with gales in the far north and some rain." Sadly, the absence of snow on Christmas Day will not be compensated by much sunshine as skies across the country are expected to remain overcast, with a few exceptions. Mr Morgan said: "Most places will have a dry and cloudy day. Most read in The Sun IN THE DOCK Suspect appears in court charged with murder of man near Scots nightclub RANGERS RAGE Gers slam SFA over 'serious concerns' as final VAR officials return to action IN THE MARKET Aberdeen 'submit transfer offer' for 37-times capped international captain POISON PEN I got death threats from Rangers fans says ex-SPFL star, it wasn't just one "A few places will see a few glimmers of sunshine, but you'll be fairly lucky to see much brightness on Christmas Day." "Glimmers of brightness" will be seen in a few more places on Boxing Day, Mr Morgan added. Christmas storms loom with 80mph gales set to batter Scotland "Boxing Day will be very similar - it's another cloudy and mild day, with a few glimmers of brightness, particularly in north east England and the Midlands. "Some places in northern Scotland like the Shetland Isles should see some sunshine." The Met Office said the weather is expected to turn towards January 30, with colder and rainier weather to settle across the UK. Mr Morgan said: "Not a lot changes through the rest of this week and indeed this weekend, but as we move towards the New Year, we could see a change to cooler conditions and wetter conditions more widely. "There could be some heavy rain at times and there is an increasing chance of some snow - but it's too early to say where that snow is going to fall." This was possibly not the news Brits were hoping for with some taking to social media to express their disappointment. One user wrote: "Fed up with a mild and wet Christmas now." Another added: "What bad Christmas weather." A third complained: "Rubbish as usual." Read more on the Scottish Sun SHOCK SWOOP Former Celtic boss 'lines up shock January transfer swoop for Kyogo Furuhashi' MAKE THE YULETIDE GREY White Christmas update for Scots as snow & 80mph winds wreak chaos Despite the UK not getting any snow, there will be some spread out over the rest of Europe, especially in higher parts of Croatia , Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Some are even hoping to see snow fall in Italy's Colosseum. Christmas forecast The weather forecast according to the Met Office Wednesday 25 December: On Christmas Day it'll be largely cloudy with some rain and drizzle at times, especially over the hills though some brighter breaks in the east. There could be mild temperatures with strong winds in the north. Thursday 26 December - Saturday 28 December: It's looking to be overcast after Christmas with some rain in north Scotland on Boxing Day. Otherwise largely dry for most with a few sunny breaks at times. For the time of year, it's regarded as rather mild.
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WASHINGTON , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) CEO David Goeckeler has been elected Chair of the SIA Board of Directors . SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. " We are thrilled to welcome our new chair for 2025, David Goeckeler of Western Digital," said SIA President and CEO John Neuffer . "David possesses years of experience in the technology and semiconductor industries, and is an outstanding advocate for our work. He will be a fantastic leader of the SIA Board of Directors in 2025." Over more than four decades, Goeckeler has focused on innovating and growing industries ranging from semiconductors to global networking to enterprise software. As CEO of Western Digital, Goeckeler has led the company's transformation as a leading data storage producer in the industry. Prior to this, he served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Cisco's Networking and Security Business, after starting his career at Bell Laboratories. Goeckeler was recently appointed Chairman of the U.S. Chamber's U.S.-Japan Business Council (USJBC). "Semiconductor innovation is the transformative backbone of everything from the smartphone in your pocket to hyperscale cloud infrastructure to artificial intelligence that uplift society and improve our quality of life," said Goeckeler . "As we grow our industry, the role of effective government policies is more crucial now than ever to accelerate innovation and expansion in this sector. Through partnership with my colleagues on the SIA Board, I look forward to strengthening our shared industry priorities in Washington and around the world." Media Contact Dan Rosso Semiconductor Industry Association 240-305-4738 drosso@semiconductors.org About SIA The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America's top export industries and a key driver of America's economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Through this coalition, SIA seeks to strengthen leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration, and key industry stakeholders around the world to encourage policies that fuel innovation, propel business, and drive international competition. Learn more at www.semiconductors.org . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/western-digital-ceo-david-goeckeler-elected-chair-of-semiconductor-industry-association-302313650.html SOURCE Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA)Hague court lays fresh charges against ex-Kosovo leader ThaciProlific phone fraudsters jailed as Met steps up efforts to tackle smartphone thefts