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49ers rule out Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa; QB Brandon Allen to start at Green BayChina is looking to challenge the U.S. in artificial intelligence. China's tech giants have launched their own AI models. Niphon | Istock | Getty Images China's race to develop smarter-than-human artificial intelligence may put it ahead of the U.S., but such ground-breaking technology could also risk lessening the stronghold that the ruling Communist Party has over the world's second-largest economy. That's the view of prominent AI scientist Max Tegmark, who told CNBC artificial general intelligence (AGI) is closer than we think and the narrative of a geopolitical battle between the U.S. and China racing to build the smartest AI is a "suicide race." While there is no singular definition of AGI, it is broadly taken to refer to AI that can outsmart humans. Applications like ChatGPT — that allow users to prompt a chatbot for answers — have exploded in popularity. But many AI companies are racing to develop the next level, with AI that has human-level intelligence. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has said that AGI could be achieved by 2025. While there are other major names in the tech sector who also think AGI is close, many others think true AGI is still very far away . As well as competition between technology companies, there is also the geopolitical battle taking place between the U.S. and China for dominance in realms from AI to chips. While this is often portrayed as a race to be first to the latest technology, Tegmark said this is not the right framing. "I think of this battle, this geopolitical battle to build AGI first as a 'hopium war'," Tegmark told CNBC in an interview last month. " I call it the 'hopium war' because it's fueled by ... delusional hope that we can control AGI." Tegmark is the president of the Future of Life Institute, a thinktank which penned a letter last year calling for AI labs to pause the development of advanced AI systems . The letter was signed by major tech names including Tesla CEO Elon Musk . Tegmark's concern is that AI is advancing rapidly with very few guardrails in place, and no way to control it should it begin to outsmart humans. "We are much closer to building AGI than figuring out how to control it. And that means that the AGI race is not an arms race, it's a suicide race," Tegmark said. Is China worried about AGI? China has little incentive to build AGI, according to Tegmark. The AI scientist recalled a story in which Elon Musk told him about a "high level meeting" the Tesla boss had with Chinese government officials in early 2023. Musk said to the Chinese government that if AGI is built, China "will not be controlled by the Communist Party, but by the super intelligence," Tegmark said. "[Musk] got a very strong reaction. Some of them, really hadn't thought about that, and with less than a month from that, China came out with their first AI regulations," Tegmark said, referencing new regulation governing generative AI . China's ministry of foreign affairs was not immediately available for comment on the anecdote. CNBC also contacted Tesla for a response from Musk. "The U.S. doesn't need to convince China to not build AGI. Even if the U.S. didn't exist, the Chinese government would have an incentive to not build it because they want to be in control," Tegmark said. "[The] last thing they want is to lose that control." China's approach to AI AI is a strategic priority for the Chinese government. The country's biggest firms such as Alibaba , Huawei and Tencent have been developing their own AI models . The capabilities of those models are also advancing. China was also among the first countries in the world to bring in regulation around various aspects of AI . The country's internet is heavily censored and any information that appears to go against Beijing's ideology is blocked. OpenAI's ChatGPT is banned and it is well-noted that chatbots in China won't answer questions related to politics and topics deemed sensitive by the Communist Party. The country's approach to AI is therefore an attempt to push innovation while also balancing its own interests. When it comes to AGI, China is likely to pursue a similar approach, according to analysts. "I would not count on China to limit its own AI capabilities due to fears that such technologies would threaten Party rule. Similar predictions were made about the internet, they all proved to be false," Kendra Schaefer, a partner at consultancy Trivium China," told CNBC. "China will attempt to dominate AGI while creating a techno-regulatory apparatus that limits what AGI is permitted to do domestically." U.S.-China AI battle Despite Tegmark's view that the the race to build AGI is a "hopium war," geopoltiics remains front and center between the U.S. and China when it comes to development of the technology. "Right now, China is viewing AI through a dual-lens: geopolitical power and domestic growth," said Abishur Prakash, founder and geopolitical strategist at Toronto-based strategy advisory firm, The Geopolitical Business. watch now VIDEO 3:04 03:04 Underestimating China in the AI 'multi-decade arms race' would be a mistake Street Signs Asia "With AI, China hopes to shift the balance of power around the globe, like creating a new export model. And, in parallel, China wants to power its economy in new ways, from government efficiency to business applications," Prakash told CNBC. The U.S. has pursued a policy of attempting to restrict China's access to key technologies, mainly semiconductors like those designed by Nvidia , that are required to train more advanced AI models. China has responded by attempting to build its homegrown chip industry. Will the U.S. and China partner on AI rules? Technologists have warned of some of the risks and dangers when AGI does finally arrive. One theory is that without guardrails, AI will be able to improve itself and design new systems independently. Tegmark believes that any such risks will be realized by both the U.S. and China, which will force both countries' governments to individually come up with rules around AI safety. "So my optimistic path forward is the U.S. and China unilaterally impose national safety standards to prevent their own companies from doing harm and building uncontrollable AGI, not to appease the rivals superpowers, but just to protect themselves," Tegmark said. "After that happens though, there's this really interesting stage where the U.S. and China will be like, wait, how can we guarantee that North Korea doesn't build AGI or someone else? And then the U.S. and China have an incentive now to push the rest of the world to join them into an AGI moratorium." Indeed, governments are already trying to work together to figure out how to create regulations and frameworks around AI. Last year, the U.K. hosted an AI safety summit, which the U.S. and China were both in attendance, to discuss potential guardrails around the technology. But regulation and rules around AI are currently fragmented. This year, the European Union enacted the AI Act , the first major law globally governing the technology. China has its own set of rules, while many other countries have not yet moved to create any regulation. Tegmark's hope of co-ordination around AI safety is echoed by others. "When the dangers of competition are greater than the rewards, nations will ideally be motivated to come together and mutually self-regulate," Trivium China's Schaefer said. "Indeed, some Chinese policymakers have advocated for getting out ahead of that potential issue and establishing an international governance body under the UN – similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency – so there is desire on Beijing's side to establish a global governance body," she said.

NFL odds, Week 13 lines, ATS predictions, game picks, times, tips: Model simulates each game 10,000 timesHolden touts experience in NY-21 raceOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The biggest question facing the Baltimore Ravens right now has little to do with Lamar Jackson or even a defense that started the season poorly. It’s about a kicking conundrum that has turned into a crisis. Can the Ravens make it to the Super Bowl with Justin Tucker? One of the more surprising subplots of this NFL season has been Tucker’s decline from one of the greatest of all time to a week-in, week-out liability. Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia might have been the nadir — he missed two field goals and an extra point in a game the Ravens ultimately . “Points were at a premium in the game. They have been in a few of these games. Sometimes we haven’t made the most of our opportunity to score points,” coach John Harbaugh said Monday. “We’re racking our brains, talking to Justin, looking at what we’re doing. I’m very confident that it’s going to get fixed. I believe it will. It has to. “And he’s the guy to get it fixed.” Harbaugh has given every indication that he’s standing by Tucker, who is in his 13th season and is under contract through 2027. When he’s at his best, he’s the type of kicker that gives his team a clear advantage in close games, but this season he has missed eight field goals. Sunday showed that against a good defensive team, the Ravens (8-5) can’t simply assume their excellent offense will pile up points. There almost certainly will be close games in the weeks to come. Tucker’s ability to come through will be tested again, and for Baltimore to feel too confident at the moment. “When he was hitting, three or four years ago, hitting bombs, we were going 57, 58, 56 pretty regularly,” Harbaugh said. “That’s tightened up a little bit.” What’s working The Ravens continue to do a good job stopping the run. Although Saquon Barkley did eventually surpass the 100-yard mark late in the game, Baltimore held the Eagles to 140 yards on the ground, well below their usual output. What needs help Even beyond Tucker’s problems, Sunday wasn’t a great showing by Baltimore’s special teams. Tylan Wallace was shaky returning punts, and the Ravens had to start four drives inside their own 20 and two inside their own 10. “They had great bounces, and they downed right down in there,” Wallace said. “I’m pretty sure we’ll come back and talk about those and see what we can do to avoid those.” Stock up The Ravens’ defense continued to show signs of improvement, holding Philadelphia to 252 total yards. “I think we’ve just locked in on some things, and we’re playing our deep coverages better, bottom line,” Harbaugh said. “You watch the coverage, you watch the guys’ spacing, positioning, eyes, the communication, the checks that get made, and you just keep chasing doing the right things. It’s not (that we) changed the defense. We’re just playing it a lot better.” Stock down Harbaugh was vague on receiver Diontae Johnson’s situation. He was active Sunday but didn’t play, and he has only one catch in four games since the Ravens acquired him in a trade from Carolina. “I’m going to have to wait just to clarify it,” Harbaugh said. “There’s some moving parts there that we’re going to have to figure out and explore and just see where we’re at. I know that’s not the answer you want, but that’s the best I can do in fairness to everybody right now.” Injuries The Ravens were missing pass-rushing ace Kyle Van Noy (hamstring/neck) on Sunday, and WR Rashod Bateman was dealing with knee soreness. Key stats Through his first 12 seasons, Tucker made field goals at a 90% clip. That’s dropped to 70% this season. He had a 95% success rate from under 50 yards, and that’s dipped to 83%. Next steps The Ravens have this week off before a Dec. 15 road game against the New York Giants. Then comes a home matchup with Pittsburgh that may determine whether Baltimore has any shot to win the AFC North. ___ AP NFL:

Identity Verification Market to Grow by USD 16.92 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by eID Cards, Smart Infrastructure, and AI-Redefining Market Landscape - TechnavioJarrod Bowen held Antonio’s number nine shirt aloft after scoring the winner in support of the Hammers striker, who is recovering after a horror car crash on Saturday. Boss Julen Lopetegui said: “He is not in his best moment but he kept his humour. It was a special moment for us. “I think we have a lot of reason to win matches but this was one reason more. He’s alive so we are happy.” MA9 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fXwtdSQWYE — West Ham United (@WestHam) December 9, 2024 West Ham players wore ‘Antonio 9′ shirts while warming up and walking out before kick-off. The shirts will be signed by the players, including Antonio, and auctioned off with the proceeds going to the NHS and Air Ambulances UK. Tomas Soucek headed West Ham into the lead and held up nine fingers to a TV camera. The Czech midfielder told Sky Sports: “He’s been here since I came here. He is really my favourite. I said it would be tough for me to play without him. "He was here since I came and he's really my favourite" Tomáš Souček on dedicating his goal to Michail Antonio ❤️ pic.twitter.com/smNy26wmuX — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 9, 2024 “I was so scared what was going to happen. It was a really tough week for him, his family and us.” Matt Doherty equalised for Wolves, and boss Gary O’Neil felt they should have had two penalties for fouls on Goncalo Guedes and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, both of which were checked by VAR. But Bowen’s winner – O’Neil believed there was a foul in the build-up – condemned Wolves to a 10th defeat of the season and a third in a row. While under-pressure Lopetegui may have earned a stay of execution, O’Neil’s future as Wolves manager is now in serious doubt. “A lot of things went against us but ultimately we have not found a way to turn the game in our favour,” he said. “But the players showed they are still fighting for me, for the fans and the group. “Where does this leave me? In the same place I was. I’m aware of the noise. But if anyone expected this to be easy – I’m happy to be judged on results but it should be done in context. “Whenever this journey ends with Wolves I’ll be proud of it.” There was an acrimonious end to the match as captains Bowen and Mario Lemina scuffled after the final whistle, with the Wolves midfielder angrily shoving people including one of his own coaches, Shaun Derry. “I just went to shake his hand after the game,” Bowen said. “He didn’t want to shake my hand, two captains together just to say ‘well done’ after the game. “I know it’s difficult when you lose. I’ve been on the end of that situation.” O’Neil added: “Mario is calm now. He’s a passionate guy and something was said that upset him. “The instinct of the staff was to make sure he didn’t get into trouble, but he took some calming down.”

On November 22, 2024, a ceremony was held at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd to mark that the newly built liquefied CO2 carrier “NORTHERN PIONEER” (the Vessel) is ready for delivery to Northern Lights JV DA (Northern Lights). The Vessel, which is engaged in the world’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain project, will be managed by “K” LINE LNG Shipping (UK) Ltd. based in London, the subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE). It will transport liquefied CO2 from a CO2 capture facility in Norway to Northern Lights’ receiving terminal in Øygarden, western Norway. NORTHERN PIONEER “K” LINE and Northern Lights have entered into bareboat charter contracts and time charter contracts for three of the four vessels ordered by Northern Lights, including the Vessel. In line with “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050, its long-term environmental policy, the “K” LINE group is actively promoting various initiatives aimed at supporting our own decarbonization efforts and those of society. “K” LINE aims to leverage the insights gained from our advanced liquefied CO2 transportation projects for the development of business in the future, thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable society and enhancing corporate value. “This is a great moment for Northern Lights and the CCS industry. Today we celebrate that the full transport and storage chain of Northern Lights CO2 is ready. Northern Pioneer and her sister ships will enable flexible and scalable CO2 transport across Europe.”said Tim Heijn, Managing Director of Northern Lights. CEREMONY “We are delighted to have reached a significant milestone for the Northern Lights value chain, making the first step in our journey. With our extensive knowledge and experience in the operation of various liquefied gas carriers, the “K” LINE Group is determined to work together to contribute to Europe’s decarbonization through safe and reliable liquefied CO2 transportation.” said Yukikazu Myochin, President and CEO of “K” LINE. • Cargo Tank Capacity: 7,500 m3 • Overall length: 130 m • Breadth: 21 m • Cargo transport conditions: maximum pressure of 19 bar(g) pressure and minimum temperature of -35 °C • Primary fuel: LNG • Low-carbon technologies: Wind-assisted rotor sail and air lubrication Source: “K” Line

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(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set to follow the positive lead from Wall Street where a rally in the world’s largest technology companies drove stocks to fresh all-time highs. Futures show benchmarks in Tokyo, Shanghai and Sydney are set to rise at the open, while Hong Kong looks flat. Currency markets are in the spotlight, with the dollar snapping a three-day losing streak after President-elect Donald Trump’s warning to BRICS nations. French bonds and stocks came under renewed pressure while the euro fell as much as 1.1% amid the nation’s political turmoil. In the US, the S&P 500 notched its 54th closing record this year in a “narrow” advance that saw just a few groups ending higher. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 rose more than 1%, Tesla Inc. led gains in megacaps and Apple Inc. hit a fresh peak. Traders are bracing for a barrage of economic data and remarks from Federal Reserve speakers that will help shape the outlook for interest rates. Treasuries pared losses on Monday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he’s inclined to vote for a rate cut in December, with swaps pricing in more than 70% of a quarter-point cut this month. The highlight this week is Friday’s payrolls report, which is expected to show US hiring jumped in November after hurricanes and a major strike undercut job growth a month earlier. On Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell participates in a moderated discussion, and investors will await any assessment of the job market and inflation as well as clues to whether the central bank will lower rates in December. “This week is the last truly important economic data week of 2024,” said Tom Essaye at The Sevens Report. “If results are ‘Goldilocks,’ then investors will expect a soft landing and a December rate cut.” The S&P 500 added 0.2%. The Nasdaq 100 rose 1.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%. Treasury 10-year yields advanced two basis points to 4.19%. In a move that escalated a campaign to contain Beijing’s technological ambitions, but stopped short of earlier proposals that would have sanctioned more key Chinese firms, the US unveiled new restrictions on China’s access to vital components for chips and AI. The Department of Commerce slapped fresh curbs on the sale of high-bandwidth memory chips made by US and foreign companies, likely affecting South Korea’s SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. as well as Idaho-based Micron Technology Inc. In China, investors hungry for signs of stimulus to boost the sub-par economy have been put on edge after the Communist Party’s elite decision-making body skipped releasing a readout for its regular November meeting. Investors are now turning their attention to this month’s Politburo assembly — one of three annually to normally focus on economic policy. In Europe, Marine Le Pen pledged to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government after he failed to meet her demands on a new budget, threatening financial and political disruption for France. Buoyant Mood Back on Wall Street, the mood remains buoyant. The Fed’s Waller said he’s inclined to vote for another reduction in interest rates when officials meet later this month, though data due before then could make the case for holding them steady. The optimism is in stark contrast to a year ago, when equity investors and strategists were bracing for a potentially turbulent 2024, worrying about the risk of a hard landing for the US economy and rate cuts that could come too late to prevent it. Few anticipated that the S&P 500’s annual gain would be among the best in history. “We now find ourselves in the middle of this ‘Goldilocks’ zone, where economic health supports earnings growth while remaining weak enough to justify potential Fed rate cuts,” said Mark Hackett at Nationwide. “December continues the seasonal tailwind, historically delivering the second-best performance behind November. Other technical tailwinds for the market include financial conditions, sentiment, momentum, and breadth.” December has usually been a stronger month when the market enters the month up solidly year-to-date, according to Bespoke Investment Group. In the 22 years that the S&P 500 has been up more than 20% in the year through November, the index has averaged a gain of 1.77% in December — with positive returns 77.3% of the time, Bespoke noted. While the gauge has fallen in December just five of 22 times when it has been up over 20% through November, three of those five December drops came during election years (1936, 1980, 1996). Corporate Highlights: Key events this week: Some of the main moves in markets: Stocks Currencies Cryptocurrencies Bonds More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com ©2024 Bloomberg L.P.Seahawks have taken a bumpy path to first place in the NFC West

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NoneNASHUA, N.H., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iCAD, Inc . ICAD ("iCAD" or the "Company"), a global leader in clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, will showcase its groundbreaking breast health AI technologies at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago, December 1-5. Key highlights include the recent FDA-cleared ProFound Detection Version 4, clinical research presentations, and a new partnership with Cascaid Health to expand access to AI-driven breast health solutions. iCAD and Cascaid Health Partner to Expand Access to AI-Driven Breast Health In alignment with their vision to enable all women to access to AI-powered breast health services, iCAD and Cascaid Health will unveil their collaboration to integrate the ProFound AI Breast Health Suite into Cascaid's leading edge digital health marketplace and access to care platform. Scheduled for beta launch in Q1 2025, this partnership between iCAD and Cascaid Health will launch ProFound Health, a virtual care model powered by Cascaid. ProFound will enable women who have not otherwise received an AI-read on their screening mammogram to access iCAD's advanced breast health technology. The initiative reflects both companies' dedication to democratizing access to life-saving technology and creating a world where cancer can't hide. ProFound Health will offer a "Second Read" virtual AI service, providing patients without access to AI an opportunity to receive enhanced breast health insights. The initial service will include second-read detection, breast density assessment, and cancer risk evaluation from a Cascaid-affiliated specialist network of clinical experts in women's health through Cascaid's seamlessly integrated digital platform. By combining AI insights with expert clinical reviews, ProFound Health ensures that patients everywhere, regardless of location, can receive precision screening and personalized care. "ProFound Health empowers patients with access to critical information about their mammograms and overall breast health, allowing them to make informed decisions and take control of their care journey," said Dana Brown, CEO and President of iCAD. "Our collaboration with Cascaid Health's network of clinicians and AI-powered solutions is part of our ongoing commitment to bridging gaps in breast cancer care, ensuring all patients everywhere can access the accuracy and timeliness of AI solutions, and ultimately transforming patient outcomes." "We believe that every woman should have access to the best possible information about her breast health and a high quality, personalized care plan to catch cancer early or prevent it altogether. Through our partnership with iCAD, we're addressing a critical need to improve access to advanced breast health services," said Dr. Candace Westgate, Director of Women's Health for Cascaid Health. "ProFound Health is more than just a technological innovation, it's a lifeline that empowers patients and healthcare providers with actionable insights, bridging care gaps and ensuring equitable access to precision screening and personalized breast cancer care." Advancing Next Generation AI Breast Health Solutions at RSNA 2024 In addition to ProFound Health, iCAD will feature its flagship ProFound Detection Version 4.0, which recently received FDA clearance. This next-generation AI solution enhances breast cancer detection by incorporating prior exams into current analysis, improving the detection of aggressive cancers by 22%, reducing cases with no marks by 18%, and providing clinicians with more reliable insights for better decision-making. "Every two minutes, someone loses their life to breast cancer—a disease affecting over 2.3 million women annually. Early detection is critical, as five-year survival rates exceed 99% for stage 1 disease. Yet traditional mammography misses over 20% of breast cancers, particularly in dense tissue, resulting in potentially avoidable late-stage diagnoses," said Dana Brown, President and CEO of iCAD, Inc. "ProFound Detection Version 4 revolutionizes breast cancer detection by uniquely integrating prior exams into its analysis. This advanced capability enhances sensitivity, sharpens precision, and provides radiologists with a deeper, longitudinal view of a patient's breast health. By enabling earlier and more accurate detection, especially in dense tissue, ProFound Detection Version 4 sets a new standard in breast health AI, empowering providers to improve outcomes and save lives. Together with our strategic partnerships, we are advancing the fight against cancer and making a meaningful difference for patients worldwide." ICAD'S RSNA 2024 Program Highlights AI-Powered Insights: Advancing Cancer Detection Oral Abstract Presentation : "Real World Effect of Artificial Intelligence on Histopathology and Stage in Breast Cancer Screening" Presenter : Kathy Schilling, M.D., Boca Raton Regional Hospital When : Sunday, December 1 | 10:30–11:30 AM Where : S406A: S2-SSBR01-6 Details : Dr. Kathy Schilling discusses the experience with tenured radiologists on how the current use of ProFound AI improves cancer detection, even in women with dense breast tissue, compared to their performance prior to the implementation of AI. In addition, she will describe the decrease in the mean size and stage of cancers after the implementation, along with an increase in the diagnosis of lobular cancers. "The integration of ProFound AI alongside our nine dedicated breast radiologists has demonstrated remarkable improvements in cancer detection and patient outcomes across our imaging network," said Dr. Kathy Schilling, Medical Director of the Christine E. Lynn Women's Health & Wellness Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. "We've seen a 23% overall increase in cancer detection rates, a 4% rise in invasive cancer detection, and doubled rates of lobular cancer detection. ProFound AI also enhanced detection in dense breast tissue by 32%, reduced invasive cancer size by 12%, and lowered histopathologic stage with a 40% reduction in T2 tumors—all without increasing DCIS diagnoses or recall rates. These advancements underscore the transformative potential of AI in improving early breast cancer detection, elevating patient care, and ultimately saving lives." AI Theater Presentation : "The Thin White Line: Which Calcifications Matter? Advances in AI Breast Cancer Detection" Presenter : Chirag R. Parghi, M.D., M.B.A., Solis Mammography When : Tuesday, December 3 | 1:00–1:20 PM Where : AI Showcase Theater (South Hall A), Booth 5536 Details : A look at how ProFound Detection's next-generation capabilities reduce uncertainty in interpreting calcifications on a mammogram by displaying 20% fewer marks related to vascular calcifications and 51% fewer marks related to non-vascular calcifications, leading to enhanced precision and accuracy. Collaborative Panels and Partner Showcases GE HealthCare Expert Corner : Seamless integration of ProFound AI with GE mammography systems to enhance workflow and detection capabilities. Daily at Booth 7330 (North Hall). Densitas Panel : "Elevating Patient Care through Quality Images & Precise Detection." Daily at Booth 4747 (South Hall). CancerIQ : Daily at Booth 4747(South Hall). Blackford Panel : "Enhancing Breast Cancer Care with AI." Tuesday, December 3, 2:30-2:50 PM at Booth 4729 (South Hall). CARPL.ai Breast AI Panel : Wednesday, December 4, 11:00 AM at Booth 5733 (South Hall). Customer Appreciation Event iCAD will be hosting a customer appreciation event, "AI in the Sky: Discover ProFound Insights & Breast Health Innovations," on Sunday, December 1, at 6:00 PM at VU Rooftop in Chicago. Network with industry experts, hear insights from key opinion leaders including iCAD's CEO and Board of Directors, and explore how iCAD's solutions are transforming breast health. Visit the iCAD RSNA 2024 event page for the latest updates, event details, and partnership announcements. About Cascaid Health Cascaid Health Inc. delivers a personalized, expert-driven proactive and preventative approach, supported by an integrated platform designed to promote longevity, detect issues early, reverse risks, and optimize healthspan for all. The company's platform offers a curated marketplace featuring innovative products, services, and access to world-class multidisciplinary experts in women's health, precision health, lifestyle medicine, wellness, and performance. Cascaid Health Inc. is committed to advancing health equity, ensuring that cutting-edge healthcare solutions are accessible to everyone. About iCAD, Inc. iCAD, Inc. ICAD is a global leader on a mission to create a world where cancer can't hide by providing clinically proven AI-powered solutions that enable medical providers to accurately and reliably detect cancer earlier and improve patient outcomes. Headquartered in Nashua, N.H., iCAD's industry-leading ProFound Breast Health Suite provides AI-powered mammography analysis for breast cancer detection, density assessment and risk evaluation. Used by thousands of providers serving millions of patients, ProFound is available in over 50 countries. In the last five years alone, iCAD estimates reading more than 40 million mammograms worldwide, with nearly 30% being tomosynthesis. For more information, including the latest in regulatory clearances, please visit www.icadmed.com . Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this News Release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about the expansion of access to the Company's products, improvement of performance, acceleration of adoption, expected benefits of ProFound AI®, the benefits of the Company's products, and future prospects for the Company's technology platforms and products. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited, to the Company's ability to achieve business and strategic objectives, the willingness of patients to undergo mammography screening, whether mammography screening will be treated as an essential procedure, whether ProFound AI will improve reading efficiency, improve specificity and sensitivity, reduce false positives and otherwise prove to be more beneficial for patients and clinicians, the impact of supply and manufacturing constraints or difficulties on our ability to fulfill our orders, uncertainty of future sales levels, to defend itself in litigation matters, protection of patents and other proprietary rights, product market acceptance, possible technological obsolescence of products, increased competition, government regulation, changes in Medicare or other reimbursement policies, risks relating to our existing and future debt obligations, competitive factors, the effects of a decline in the economy or markets served by the Company; and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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Rangers’ lowlights outweigh highlights with season teetering on brink of full disaster( MENAFN - Investor Brand Network) DealFlow Events has announced further details for its highly anticipated Microcap conference , slated to take place at the iconic Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City from Jan. 28-30, 2025. The event serves as a premier platform for growth companies and will bring together more than 100 presenters and over 500 institutional, accredited and retail investors for three days of company presentations, one-on-one meetings, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Presenting companies span a variety of sectors, including financial services, cybersecurity, healthcare, biotechnology and clean energy. The agenda's multi-track format is designed to provide comprehensive insights and foster connections between companies and investors. Key highlights include a company track platform for CEOs to present their businesses in group sessions and private one-on-one meetings with professional investors, as well as keynote addresses and panels where industry experts will share cutting-edge insights on market trends and strategies. To view the full press release, visit About DealFlow Events DealFlow, the host of hundreds of events over the past 21 years, is renowned for its Microcap, SPAC, PIPE, Reg A, Activist Investor, Venture Debt, and other investment-themed conferences. For more information and a list of upcoming events, please visit . About CurrencyNewsWire CurrencyNewsWire (“CNW”) is a state-of-the-art digital hub that aggregates and disseminates news and information covering the fast-moving financial markets. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets ; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions . CNW covers companies, currencies and events that impact traditional fiat currencies and their market dynamics; cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies and digital assets; the Federal Reserve's policies and their influence on financial markets; global economic and monetary trends and their far-reaching influence; regulatory changes and their implication; as well as banking, finance, financial innovations, and investment strategies. CNW is the central platform for understanding the multifaceted world of currencies and finance. For more information, please visit Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the CurrencyNewsWire website applicable to all content provided by CNW, wherever published or re-published: /Disclaimer CurrencyNewsWire Los Angeles, CA 310.299.1717 Office [email protected] CurrencyNewsWire is powered by IBN MENAFN26122024000224011066ID1109033807 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

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Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. increased its holdings in shares of First Trust Municipal High Income ETF ( NASDAQ:FMHI – Free Report ) by 12.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 6,063 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 665 shares during the period. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.’s holdings in First Trust Municipal High Income ETF were worth $300,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Platform Technology Partners raised its stake in First Trust Municipal High Income ETF by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter. Platform Technology Partners now owns 59,498 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,939,000 after buying an additional 1,049 shares during the period. Core Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of First Trust Municipal High Income ETF during the third quarter worth about $291,000. Mach 1 Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of First Trust Municipal High Income ETF during the third quarter worth about $204,000. GSG Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of First Trust Municipal High Income ETF by 22.3% during the 3rd quarter. GSG Advisors LLC now owns 52,152 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,580,000 after purchasing an additional 9,507 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Atria Investments Inc grew its position in shares of First Trust Municipal High Income ETF by 9.3% in the 3rd quarter. Atria Investments Inc now owns 19,569 shares of the company’s stock valued at $967,000 after purchasing an additional 1,659 shares during the period. First Trust Municipal High Income ETF Stock Down 0.2 % FMHI stock opened at $48.73 on Friday. First Trust Municipal High Income ETF has a fifty-two week low of $45.75 and a fifty-two week high of $49.51. The business has a 50-day moving average of $49.02 and a 200-day moving average of $48.72. First Trust Municipal High Income ETF Announces Dividend About First Trust Municipal High Income ETF ( Free Report ) The First Trust Municipal High Income ETF (FMHI) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund is an actively managed fund that holds a broad range of US municipal bonds. FMHI was launched on Nov 1, 2017 and is managed by First Trust. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for First Trust Municipal High Income ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for First Trust Municipal High Income ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

No. 22 Syracuse looking for 10 wins in 1st year under Fran Brown against depleted Washington StateTulsa fires coach Kevin Wilson a day after blowout loss to South FloridaTORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have officially signed right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia to a two-year, US$15-million contract. The Blue Jays announced the deal Friday, two days after multiple media outlets reported the agreement. The 34-year-old Garcia was traded from Toronto to Seattle on July 26 for outfielder Jonatan Clase and catcher/outfielder Jacob Sharp. He had a 6.00 ERA in nine innings over 10 appearances for the Mariners. He was 3-0 with a 3.46 ERA and five saves overall this year in 39 games and 39 innings. Garcia is 22-29 with a 3.59 ERA and 26 saves over 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2014-19), Miami (2020-21), Houston (2021), Toronto (2022-24) and Seattle. He missed the 2017 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2024. The Canadian Press

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On November 20, 2024, Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) announced in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it had received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC regarding non-compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. According to the notice, Predictive Oncology’s stockholders’ equity of $1,966,969 as reported in the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2024, fell below the required minimum of $2.5 million. Additionally, the company did not meet the alternative compliance standards, which include a market value of listed securities of at least $35 million or net income from continuing operations of $500,000 in the most recent fiscal year or two of the last three fiscal years. Predictive Oncology has 45 calendar days from November 20, 2024, to submit a plan to Nasdaq to regain compliance with the stockholders’ equity requirement. If accepted, Nasdaq may grant an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the notice for the company to demonstrate compliance. The company is currently assessing various strategies to regain compliance and intends to submit a plan timely. However, there is no guarantee that the plan will be accepted or that Predictive Oncology will successfully regain compliance to maintain its listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Failure to submit a compliance plan, non-acceptance of the plan, or inability to regain compliance within the specified timeframe could lead to the company’s securities becoming subject to delisting. Predictive Oncology would have the opportunity to appeal any delisting decision to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel, although success is not assured. In the filing, Predictive Oncology confirmed its commitment to working towards regaining compliance with the stockholders’ equity requirement. The company’s interim Chief Financial Officer, Josh Blacher, signed the report on behalf of the registrant on November 22, 2024. It included an interactive data file as an exhibit for reference. This article was generated by an automated content engine and was reviewed by a human editor prior to publication. For additional information, read Predictive Oncology’s 8K filing here . About Predictive Oncology ( Get Free Report ) Predictive Oncology Inc operates as a science-driven company on the oncology drug discovery. It provides various solutions for the oncology drug development. The company, through the integration of scientific rigor and machine learning, has developed the ability to advance molecules into medicine by introducing human diversity earlier into the discovery process with the pairing of artificial intelligence and the biobank of approximately 150K tumor samples. See Also

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Max George ‘staying positive’ amid hospital stay due to heart issuesSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 14 of his team-high 25 points in the final 10 minutes and Mississippi State pulled away late to post a 91-84 win over a road-weary Prairie View A&M on Sunday afternoon. Prairie View A&M, playing its eighth straight road game after a season-opening win over a non-NCAA opponent, will not play its second home game until it hosts Grambling in the Southwestern Athletic Conference opener January 4. The Panthers have surrendered 100 points or more in three games and opponents have topped 90 points in seven of their eight road losses. Mississippi State (8-1), fresh off a dominating performance in a 90-57 win over No. 18 Pitt in the SEC/ACC Men's Challenge, got all it could handle from the Panthers. The teams were tied at the break at 44-44 and Tanahj Pettway hit from deep to give Prairie View the lead, 65-64 midway through the second half. The Bulldogs responded with a 16-2 run kick-started by a pair of Josh Hubbard layups and a Claudell Harris Jr., 3 and capped by a Hubbard 3 and a Jordan Tillmon layup to take an 80-68 lead with under five minutes to play. Hubbard hit 4 of 10 from beyond the arc and had three assists and a pair of steals. Harris came off the bench to hit 3 of 6 from deep to add 21 points. Shawn Jones Jr. scored 11 points, Michael Nwoko scored 10 points and grabbed 10 boards and RJ Melendez had 10 points. Nick Anderson led the Panthers with 21 points and four assists. Pettway hit 4 of 5 from deep and finished with 20 points while Marcel Bryant added 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

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Six weeks can seem like a long time in the life of a college basketball player. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Six weeks can seem like a long time in the life of a college basketball player. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Six weeks can seem like a long time in the life of a college basketball player. For Simon Hildebrandt, who transferred from Canada to North Carolina in August to pursue his dream of playing NCAA Division I hoops, a six-week layoff forced by an injury seemed more like an eternity. Fortunately for the 21-year-old Winnipegger, the wait is over now. Hildebrandt, sidelined since late October with a stress fracture in his left foot, recently made his debut for the High Point University Panthers, playing on Dec. 3 against UNC Greensboro and Dec. 6 against the University of North Texas. “It was definitely good to be back,” said Hildebrandt by phone from High Point, N.C., Friday. “I really felt like I needed to kind of get my legs back under me a little bit. You can do all the running you want — I just feel like in that first game, you always feel it. It felt good but I know that I can play a lot better and I felt like I played a lot better in the second game.” The former University of Manitoba star forward scored five points and added an assist in a 12-minute stint during High Point’s 72-68 road loss to UNC Greensboro and doubled in his playing time three days later and posted 11 points, seven rebounds and two assists in a 76-71 win over visiting North Texas. “He’s not in great shape yet, but he did the best he could,” said HPU head coach Alan Huss. “We have a lot of resources here — he was on the underwater treadmill (during rehab) and he was on the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill every day, but it’s just not the same as playing basketball. I think he did the best he could to keep his heart in good condition, but it’s just not quite the same as the ruggedness of basketball. But he’s done well physically. He’s a terrific player. As he rounds into form, he’ll will be one of our best players.” The Panthers are 9-2 in pre-season and don’t open their Big South Conference regular season until Jan. 2 against Radford University. Huss has big expectations for Hildebrandt, who was a major piece of an off-season rebuild at HPU. “What’s been difficult for him, I think, was he was naturally going to kind of slot into a leadership role for us,” said Huss. “It’s been difficult for him to do that with him being out. I think we’re really missing that, but I think he really got the respect of everyone in our program.” Hildebrandt said his two summer seasons spent with the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s Winnipeg Sea Bears were crucial to his development. The high level of play in the NCAA comes as no surprise. “The CEBL helped me with some of the physicality stuff and getting ready for it and I’ve always been a pretty big college basketball fan, so I’ve watched a ton of college basketball on TV my whole life,” said Hildebrandt. “But I would say the level of physicality is a more than U Sports. The top U Sports teams, like your UVics and Carletons of the past, those top teams are very good and could compete with a lot of Division 1 schools. The biggest difference is all these (NCAA) teams have a couple of super athletic guys.” Hildebrandt marvels at the amount of talent on his team. “Not that this thing really matters but the other day we were named pretty large pre-season favourites to win the conference,” said Hildebrandt. “Last year, before I got here, they were the No. 1 seed in the Big South going into the conference tournament and then they got upset in the semifinals.” Led by senior point guard Bobby Pettiford and senior forward Terry Anderson, the Panthers received 17 of 18 first-place votes in a pre-season poll of Big South coaches and media representatives. The conference champion will earn an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament. “We have so much talent,” said Hildebrandt. “We have 14 guys that can all contribute easily and we have so many guys that are probably not going to play a lot. They could play huge minutes with other teams in our conference — that’s how loaded we are. I don’t think there’s even a need for me to ever play 30 minutes on this team.” HPU’s not-so-secret weapon is sophomore centre Juslin Bodo Bodo, a towering shot-blocker from Cameroon who was the conference’s defensive player of the year in 2023-24. “He’s this big 7-foot guy — there’s nothing like him in U Sports,” said Hildebrandt. Huss said the 6-9 Hildebrandt should quickly find his groove. “He’s very comfortable playing on the perimeter and that we’ve kind of focused on that,” said Huss, whose team faces Appalachian State in a neutral site game Saturday afternoon. “But as he gets a little bit more acclimated when he has the right matchups, we’ll slice him into the post and use him in some of those situations as well.” mike.sawatzky@freepress.mb.ca Mike Sawatzky is a sports reporter at the . He has been working at the newspaper since 2003. . 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Cricket News Live Today December 27, 2024: 'Clown Kohli': Virat insulted; called 'crybaby' as Australian media tears into Indian star over Sam Konstas episodeJACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The dominoes did not fall Sam Houston’s way in a 21-11 loss to Jax State at AmFirst Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The loss puts a damper on the Bearkats’ chances of making the Conference USA title game as they fell to 8-3 overall and 5-2 in league play with one game left in the regular season. With the win and a loss later in the day by WKU at Liberty, the Gamecocks remain in sole possession of first place in the league and will host the title game on December 6. The Kats, meanwhile, still have their sights set on a return trip to JSU, but will need to defeat Liberty on Nov. 29 at Bowers Stadium and have Jax State take down WKU next week in the regular-season finale. Jax State set the tone early, taking the opening kickoff and marching down the field for a quick 7-0 lead on a scoring run by quarterback Tyler Huff, who rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns on the day. Meanwhile, the Kats’ offense struggled to get on track early but still got a 34-yard field goal from Christian Pavon in the second quarter to cut the lead to 7-3, only to see Huff once again put points on the board for a 14-3 lead at the break for the Gamecocks. It marked the fourth straight game the Bearkat offense failed to get in the end zone in the first half, but quarterback Hunter Watson, also surpassed the century mark on the ground with 105 yards rushing for the day, used his legs to inch Sam Houston closer to begin the third when he weaved his way into the end zone for a 21-yard touchdown on the opening drive of the second half. He also ran in the two-point conversion, and just like that the Kats were back in it at 14-11. Sam Houston moved the ball better in the second half, but two missed field goals - one from 37 yards away that would have tied the game in the third - hurt the Kats’ chances of stealing the road win. Neither team put up eye-popping offensive numbers. Sam Houston had 259 yards, and Jax State finished with 332. The Gamecocks just got the big plays from Huff, including his final rushing touchdown with just over 11 minutes left in the game. Sam Houston closes the regular season on Nov. 29 when Liberty comes to Bowers Stadium for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff which will be aired on CBS Sports Network.

(Bloomberg) — Over the last few years, the US economy has consistently defied expectations for a slowdown, and 2024 was no different. Despite uncertainty around a presidential election, elevated interest rates and a cooling labor market, economic growth remained solid this year. The US is set to be the top performer among Group of Seven countries, according to International Monetary Fund projections. Still, the economy was far from perfect. Inflation proved slow to recede, leading the Federal Reserve to embrace a higher-for-longer approach to interest rates. The housing and manufacturing sectors continued to struggle under the weight of high borrowing costs, and consumers with credit-card debt, mortgages and other loans saw rising delinquency rates. Here’s a closer look at how the US economy performed in this year: Consumers Held Up... The answer to why the economy exceeded expectations in 2024 is the American consumer. Even as hiring slowed, wage growth continued to outpace inflation and household wealth reached new records, supporting an ongoing expansion in household spending. Bloomberg Economics forecasters estimate household outlays advanced 2.8% in 2024 — faster than in 2023 and nearly twice their projection at the start of the year. ...But Cracks Emerged... Though consumers are still holding up, some of the main drivers of that remarkable resilience lost steam this year. Americans have mostly exhausted their pandemic savings and have generally been putting aside a smaller share of their incomes each month. Consumer spending has also been increasingly driven by higher earners who are enjoying a so-called wealth effect from gains in housing prices and the stock market. That’s taking place while many lower-income consumers are relying on credit cards and other loans to support their spending, with some showing signs of financial strain like higher delinquency rates. ...Including in the Labor Market The main support for consumer spending also began flashing warning signs in 2024. Hiring decelerated throughout the year and the unemployment rate edged higher, triggering a popular recession indicator. Moreover, the number of job openings declined and the unemployed are increasingly having a harder time finding new jobs. Fed officials began cutting rates in September amid concerns that the job market could be approaching a dangerous tipping point, though they’ve become more optimistic in the final months of the year as the unemployment rate has stabilized around levels that remain low by historical standards. Wage growth, meanwhile, remains steady around 4%, which should keep supporting household finances. Inflation Progress Stalled Progress toward the central bank’s 2% inflation target has stalled in recent months following a swift decline in 2023 and additional progress in the first half of 2024. One of the Fed’s preferred inflation metrics — the personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy — rose 2.8% in November from a year ago. While Fed officials opted to lower rates by a full percentage point this year in an effort to take some pressure off the economy, Chair Jerome Powell has indicated that central bankers need to see more progress on inflation before making additional cuts in 2025. High Rates Hurt the Housing Market... The housing market continued to struggle under the weight of higher borrowing costs. Mortgage rates, which fell to a two-year low in September, have been approaching 7% again on expectations that the Fed will take longer to cut. Contractors continued to offer incentives to lure buyers, including so-called mortgage buydowns and payments on their behalf, as well as occasional price cuts. While sales have stabilized somewhat this year, they remain below pre-pandemic levels. In the resale market — which accounts for a majority of home purchases — the National Association of Realtors anticipates the 2024 sales pace came in even lower than last year, which was already the worst since 1995. ...And the Manufacturing Sector The manufacturing sector was another victim of elevated borrowing costs. Investment in new structures was hindered by high rates and weaker demand abroad, and many firms shed jobs in an effort to save costs. Durable goods manufacturers subtracted from payrolls in all but one month this year. President-elect Donald Trump’s economic agenda could also weigh on the sector in 2025. Though Trump has promised to boost domestic manufacturing, some economists and business groups anticipate his plans to impose higher tariffs, deport millions of immigrants and cut taxes could push up inflation and constrain the labor market, as well as disrupt supply chains. Capital spending by US manufacturers is seen rising at a tepid pace next year amid that uncertainty.Oklahoma State picks up transfer portal commitment from TCU quarterbackspinph99 。

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Commerce Department's efforts to curb China's and Russia's access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to manufacture advanced weapons, according to a report published Wednesday by the Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. The Biden administration imposed export controls to limit the ability of China and Russia ability to access U.S.-made chips after Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago. The agency's Bureau of Industry and Security, according to the report, does not have the resources to enforce export controls and has been too reliant on U.S. chip makers voluntarily complying with the rules. But the push for bolstering Commerce's export control enforcement comes as the incoming Trump administration says it is looking to dramatically reduce the size and scope of federal government . President-elect Donald Trump has tapped entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” to dismantle parts of the federal government. The Trump transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report. BIS’s budget, about $191 million, has remained essentially flat since 2010 when adjusted for inflation. “While BIS’ budget has been stagnant for a decade, the bureau works diligently around the clock to meet its mission and safeguard U.S. national security,” Commerce Department spokesperson Charlie Andrews said in a statement in response to the report. Andrews added that with “necessary resources from Congress” the agency would be "better equipped to address the challenges that come with our evolving national security environment.” In a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Wednesday, Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, chair of the subcommittee, pointed to an audit of Texas Instruments that showed the Russian military continued to acquire components from Texas Instruments through front companies in Hong Kong to illustrate how the export controls are failing as an effective tool. The committee's findings, Blumenthal said, suggest that Texas Instruments “missed clear warning signs” that three companies in its distribution chain had been diverting products to Russia. Texas Instruments did not immediately respond to a request for comment. “While Congress must provide BIS more resources to undertake its critical mission, it is long past time for BIS to make full use of the enforcement powers Congress has conferred upon it and take aggressive steps to cut the flow of U.S. semiconductors into the Russian war machine,” Blumenthal wrote. It's not just Texas Instruments that's the issue. The subcommittee in September published a report that found aggregated exports from four major U.S. advanced chip manufacturers nearly doubled from 2021 to 2022 to Armenia and Georgia. Both of those countries are home to front companies known to assist Russia in acquiring advanced chips made in the U.S. despite export controls. China, meanwhile, has created “vast, barely disguised smuggling networks which enable it to continue to harness U.S. technology,” the subcommittee report asserts. Washington has been gradually expanding the number of companies affected by such export controls in China, as President Joe Biden’s administration has encouraged an expansion of investments in and manufacturing of chips in the U.S. But Chinese companies have found ways to evade export controls in part because of a lack of China subject matter experts and Chinese speakers assigned to Commerce's export control enforcement. The agency's current budget limits the number of international end-use checks, or physical verification overseas of distributors or companies receiving American-made chips that are the supposed end users of products. Currently, Commerce has only 11 export control officers spread around the globe to conduct such checks. The committee made several recommendations in its report, including Congress allocating more money for hiring additional personnel to enforce export controls, imposing larger fines on companies that violate controls and requiring periodic reviews of advanced chip companies’ export control plans by outside entities. Boak reported from West Palm Beach, Florida.

Even as former President Donald Trump coasted to victory in North Carolina, Democrats maintained control of the governor’s office: Voters cast 160,000 more votes for state Attorney General Josh Stein in his successful gubernatorial campaign than the Republican presidential candidate received. This contrast at the top of the ballot played out down the ballot, where early — but unofficial — results show that Democrats eroded Republicans’ veto-proof majority in the General Assembly by one seat in the House of Representatives. That could have an impact on how health policy is made in North Carolina during the next two years, since the Democratic governor will have more power to push back against bills he considers flawed or problematic for the state. “I think what that’s going to lead to is gridlock,” said Chris Cooper, a political scientist from Western Carolina University. So far in this legislative biennium, the General Assembly has passed fewer laws than in previous sessions over the past decade, Cooper noted. But that might be because Republican lawmakers already have achieved many of their political goals. Republicans had a long to-do list when they achieved legislative majorities in both General Assembly chambers in 2010 — the first time in more than a century. Since then, they have checked off many of their priorities: transforming Medicaid to a system run by private insurance, passing limitations on abortion access, whittling away at hospital certificate of need laws and relaxing regulations. Democrats have achieved some health policy wins, too, top among them the expansion of the state’s Medicaid program. “With all that said, it is hard to imagine what exactly could be on the list that hasn’t been realized,” Cooper said. And with strong likelihood that ballot counting will result in Republican majorities in both chambers of the U.S. Congress, the next two years could be a time of change and instability in health policy at the national level, with downstream effects on states. N.C. General Assembly majorities change Right now, Republicans’ supermajorities in both chambers allow the General Assembly to easily override vetoes made by Gov. Roy Cooper. If Tuesday’s results stand after provisional ballots are counted and the official canvassing takes place later this month, that one extra Democratic vote in the state House means it will be harder for Republican lawmakers to get their way. WCU’s Cooper said it’s likely that legislative leadership will call a special session in the coming month to enact policies they might have more difficulty passing next year after Stein gets that one House member to reinforce the strength of his veto stamp. Rep. Donny Lambeth (R-Winston Salem) confirmed that there’s “a very strong possibility” the next couple of months could be busy ones. Lambeth said he hopes lawmakers can find common ground on improving access to care, getting rid of siloed care, controlling health care spending in the new year and reducing administrative costs. “There’s this huge learning curve when folks come into office, or when folks change the scope of their responsibilities, and that won’t be different this time around,” said longtime lobbyist Corye Dunn from Disability Rights North Carolina. She said she’s interested to see how a new speaker of the house could affect the relationship between the state House and Senate, and to see what a new speaker’s policy priorities will be. In the past, she said “party affiliation has not brought unanimity.” Child care funding Child care is likely to be a big topic in the next year’s legislative session, Lambeth said. Legislators will likely appropriate money to keep child care centers afloat while working on a longer-term solution to the dropoff in funding created by the end of federal pandemic relief dollars, he said. “We’ve been looking at ways that we can actually meet some of the child care needs, reduce some of the regulations and increase capacity,” he said. That could mean modifying the star rating system, an idea that was included in a House budget proposal last session but didn’t make the final cut. Parents still need a way to see how well centers are doing, Lambeth argued, but the star rating system needs reform. The election results aren’t likely to change the dynamics around child care advocacy at the legislature because there’s bipartisan interest in the issue, said Michael Cooper, senior director of advocacy at NC Child, an advocacy nonprofit. “The election is over, but the issues aren’t going away,” he said. Adequate compensation for teachers and public investment are still needed to address the child care crisis that’s been “years in the making,” said Beth Messersmith, campaign director of the N.C. chapter of MomsRising, a national advocacy group focused on economic security for women, mothers and families. “The same things that were true yesterday are true today,” she said. Federal-level funding is also a significant support for child care, Messersmith said, so changes at the federal level could have implications for North Carolinians. “We can’t talk about state policy in a vacuum,” she said. One possible federal health policy contained in Project 2025, an initiative led by the Heritage Foundation conservative think tank, proposes eliminating Head Start, a federally funded program that supports development and growth in eligible children from birth to age 5. Project 2025’s policies were created as a road map for the next conservative president, according to the website, although Trump’s campaign has worked to distance him from the plan. Head Start plays “a huge role” for families in the state and is an important part of the child care ecosystem, Messersmith said. “It would be very short-sighted to eliminate it,” she said. Aging health policy challenges Stein has a good track record on supporting older adults from his time in the General Assembly, said Mary Bethel, longtime aging advocate and chair of the Board of Directors for the NC Coalition on Aging. She said she’s optimistic Stein will be receptive to the state Multisector Plan on Aging released in late September. The aging plan provides a framework for addressing the demographic growth of older adults in North Carolina, she said, with aims to improve home- and community-based services for people who need them, address workforce shortages and help people afford the care they need, among other things. “If we don’t address these things now — even in the short term it’s going to be challenging — but the long term it’s going to be a huge challenge,” Bethel said. Aging advocates will need to meet with legislators to make sure they’re aware of the critical needs, she said. Rep. Donna White (R-Clayton) is a nurse and aging advocate in the House, and Sen. Jim Burgin (R-Angier) is a strong advocate for health and human services and aging issues in the Senate, Bethel said. Both were reelected by comfortable margins. Still, the legislature is likely to be leery of committing any funding, said Bill Lamb, aging advocate and member of the executive committee for Friends of Residents in Long Term Care. Support for the direct care workforce may be an opportunity for a bipartisan effort, he said. “Our health systems, hospitals, nursing homes, home care — all of that’s going to be a crisis if we can’t respond to developing and expanding the workforce,” he said. Just as with child care, some federal appropriations that come to the state are vital for older adults, such as the Older Americans Act, Bethel said. If the Trump administration scales back federal funding in those areas, there could be major implications for older people. The administration may also strike down the recent Biden administration’s staffing requirements for nursing homes, Lamb said. Oversight of long-term care facilities at both the federal and state level could be “soft,” he said, as the state legislature isn’t likely to expand appropriations to the Division of Health Services Regulation and therefore may decrease the department’s capacity. Project 2025 also proposed increased privatization of Medicare, such as making the default enrollment option Medicare Advantage plans, or a Medicare-approved plan from a private company. A little over half of North Carolina’s 2.2 million Medicare enrollees are in Medicare Advantage plans. But Jon Oberlander from UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health said any changes made to the popular program would come at great risk to lawmakers. Medicaid, health insurance funding at risk? Even as Oberlander thought that Medicare funding was likely safe, he speculated that funding for Medicaid — which covers low-income children, some of their parents, people with disabilities and low income seniors — could be at risk. Oberlander said there’s a strong chance that a Republican Congress will want to extend the tax cuts that went into effect in Trump’s first term, and that would require cuts elsewhere. “It’s hard for them to make the budgetary math work without Medicaid cuts,” he said. Since North Carolina expanded Medicaid in 2023 to cover low-income adults, the program’s rolls have swelled to more than 3 million beneficiaries in the state. Nationwide, Medicaid now covers some 72 million people. And while repealing the Affordable Care Act was not part of the health policy conversation on the campaign trail, Trump and Congress may target the Biden-era insurance premium subsidies that allowed for a record 21.4 million Americans to get covered through the ACA this year. “On the one hand, you would think, ‘Yeah, there’s no way they’re going to extend them. Why would they do something to support Obamacare when they haven’t in the past?’ They can strike a blow against the ACA by simply doing nothing,” Oberlander said. “On the other hand, if they let those subsidies expire in an election year, no less, for the midterms, in an instant, they’re going to make health insurance more expensive for millions of people.” That includes 1,027,930 people in North Carolina who bought insurance through the ACA marketplace last year. “They’re onto some really politically risky terrain there, if they’re going to go down that road,” he said. In sum, Oberlander said, there could be major changes that transform Medicaid, transform the Affordable Care Act and have downstream effects on states. “And I don’t think that was necessarily clear during the election. I think people are about to discover it,” he said. What about abortion access? North Carolina Republican lawmakers passed a stricter abortion law last year, shrinking abortion access in the state from 20 weeks of pregnancy to 12 weeks. Some Republicans on the ballot this year — including Mark Robinson and Dan Bishop, who both lost — had expressed a desire to roll back abortion access further in the state, but more restrictions imposed by the state legislature seem unlikely with Stein, an abortion rights supporter, taking office. And with the House supermajority gone, Republicans won’t be able to steamroll policy over a gubernatorial veto — the mechanism used to enact Senate Bill 20’s increased abortion restrictions. But Trump’s win, and the Project 2025 agenda that outlines many strategies to limit abortion access, could bring more restrictions at the federal level that affect physicians and patients in North Carolina. The plan, for example, recommends revoking the abortion pill mifepristone’s U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, despite multiple studies that have reaffirmed the medication’s safety. Mifepristone was used in about two-thirds of abortions in the state in 2021, and that number has likely climbed in the wake of last year’s ban. For Jenna Beckham, an OB-GYN and abortion provider in the Triangle, the state-level results give her some ease about continued abortion access in the state, though there’s new uncertainty at the national level. In anticipation of election results, Beckham said she saw increased anxiety from her patients and thinks those feelings are only going to continue. She said the looming fear of reduced reproductive health access has led some of her patients to delay or forego pregnancy. Others have sought long-acting contraception or to have their IUD exchanged even if it technically wasn’t expired because they were afraid they wouldn’t get a new one. Some have even sought surgical sterilization. “We shouldn’t have to be going through this every two to four years of having to think again, ‘Well, what’s going to happen this time, and how drastically might things change?’ Our medical care should not be so fragile or so vulnerable to the whims and moods of whoever’s in power versus who’s not.” Can environmental health policy move? Mary Maclean Asbill, director of the Southern Environmental Law Center’s N.C. office expressed cautious optimism about the future of environmental initiatives at the state level due to newly elected Gov. Josh Stein. “We expect the environmental and health agencies to have great leaders appointed by Governor Stein, so that’s encouraging,” she said. “We still have the recent legislative laws that change the appointment power on all the various boards and commissions. So we still have those roadblocks, but overall, we’re looking forward to working with this governor and a strong [attorney general].” Legislative environmental champion Rep. Pricey Harrison (D-Greensboro) agreed that there is an opportunity for progress in the General Assembly that wasn’t there before this week’s election. “Now, one vote isn’t a lot of cushion, and I know that the speaker in the past has called it an effective supermajority,” she said. “But it does give some negotiating room.” Emily Donovan, co-founder of Clean Cape Fear, a group looking to hold PFAS polluters accountable, is also mindful of the positive signals that came from the state elections. “It’s definitely a better environment than the last couple of years. That’s a positive, and it’s a positive that we have agreeable administrators,” she said. “I still think this is a bipartisan topic, especially in southeastern North Carolina,” she said, noting the fight over PFAS has lasted almost a decade. “The ones that are going back to Raleigh from our area have failed to get things fully accomplished to the level that we feel our community deserves.” Oral health In an interview with NPR’s Steve Inskeep the morning after the election, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of Trump’s transition team and quite possibly a member of the administration, said an early priority for the 47th president would be to recommend a health policy of removing fluoride from drinking water. Fluoride has long been touted as a prominent 20th century public health achievement — an effective tool in lowering tooth decay in children and adults. The North Carolina Dental Society, which represents about 4,000 dentists, supports the use of fluoride in community water as “safe and effective.” The society’s website notes that fluoride resulted in a 25 percent to 30 percent reduction in dental decay in communities using it. Kennedy’s push to ban fluoride from local water supplies has prompted swift pushback from oral health providers and municipal officials. Terry Mahaffey, an Apex Town Council member, posted this to X: “The Town of Apex will not remove fluoride from our water while I am a Council Member, I don’t give a [expetive] what RFK Jr says.” Despite the criticism, several North Carolina counties have embraced the idea and already engaged in contentious debate about the benefits and potential side effects of fluoride. The Union County board of commissioners voted in February to ban fluoride in the water supply. Stanly County commissioners also have discussed the proposal. It remains to be seen, though, whether they’ll be outliers or trendsetters.CINCINNATI (AP) — Saturday's wild overtime win over the Denver Broncos was the most important in what has been a mostly disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Not only did the Bengals (8-8) win their fourth straight for the first time this season and keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but they also finally made enough plays late to win a close game. Seven of their previous eight losses were by one score. And Cincinnati also got a win over one of the league's better teams. Its seven previous victories came against sub-.500 teams. Joe Burrow, in the midst of the best season of his career, threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 1:07 left in overtime to win it 30-24. The final drive followed two critical stops by the Cincinnati defense. “We’ve known we had a good football team all along,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. “And those (close) games are disappointing that we came up short, but they didn’t change our process. They didn’t change what our guys believed in. We didn’t have to change everything we did. We still believed in what we were doing. And now we’ve won four in a row, and we have to make it five in a row.” The playoffs are still a long shot. To get there, the Bengals will have to go into Pittsburgh and beat the Steelers next weekend in the regular-season finale and also count on other bubble teams losing. What's working The Bengals are playing their best football of the season. Burrow, battered by the Denver pass rush, completed nearly 80% of his passes in piling up 412 yards and three touchdowns. It marked his eighth straight game with at least 250 yards and three touchdown passes, extending his NFL record. ... Receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who had nine catches for 102 yards against the Broncos, could finish the season with the receiving triple crown — most catches, yards and touchdowns. What needs help The offensive line continues to struggle, even with the return of starting left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. Burrow rarely had a clean pocket, was constantly on the run and was sacked seven times and hit 15 times. Stock up The Cincinnati defense, much maligned this season, forced two Denver punts in overtime. The second one led to the Bengals' game-winning drive. Linebacker Germaine Pratt intercepted Bo Nix to end a Denver drive in the fourth quarter. “For them to rise up and get those two stops and allow the offense a shot to go win it (is) big-time stuff,” Taylor said. Higgins caught 11 passes for 131 yards and was the recipient of all three of Burrow's touchdown passes. "Everybody can see what kind of player he is," Burrow said of Higgins, who is playing this season with the franchise tag. “He elevates us to a different level when he’s playing like that.” Stock down Kicker Cade York, who was signed in early December to fill in for the injured Evan McPherson, had a chance to win the game with 2:49 left in overtime, but his 33-yard field-goal attempt bounced off the left upright. Injuries RB Chase Brown sprained his ankle in an awkward slide as the Bengals tried to run out the clock in regulation. ... OT Amarius Mims suffered an injury to his right hand. Key number 499 — total yards by the Bengals against Denver. Next steps The Bengals finish the season at Pittsburgh. The Steelers beat them 44-38 on Dec. 1. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Mitch Stacy, The Associated PressBJP won a historic victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections along with its Mahayuti allies. BJP wins 132, Shiv Sena 57, NCP 41, Congress 16, Shiv Sena (UBT) 20, and NCP (SP) 10 seats in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly. BJP, Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP are celebrating the victory, but there is still one more election left -- the election of the Chief Minister. The biggest question is who will be the Chief Minister in the Mahayuti government? BJP emerged as the largest party, hence, Devendra Fadnavis is naturally destined to become the CM. But he will face tough competition from Eknath Shinde, who will not want to leave the post of Chief Minister. Now the brainstorming has also started in the Mahayuti regarding the post of CM. The race for the post of CM that started between Fadnavis and Shinde has intensified. Fadnavis has now become the center point of not only BJP but also Maharashtra politics. But will Fadnavis become the Chief Minister as well? Now if Fadnavis becomes CM, what will happen to Eknath Shinde? Earlier, making Shinde CM was BJP's compulsion, which is not there now. BJP can give two options to Shinde. First option - Fadnavis should be made CM and Shinde should be offered the post of Deputy CM. But will Shinde agree to become Deputy CM after CM? In such a situation, the second option is that the BJP can offer Shinde a ministerial post in the central government. And can make Shinde's close ministers in Maharashtra. BJP government can be formed in Maharashtra, Shinde also understands this. READ | Assembly Elections 2024: 10 surprising results from Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls Now, talking about Ajit Pawar. During the elections, posters with Ajit Pawar's name were put up for CM and Ajit Pawar has also expressed his desire to become CM, but the results that have come out make it less likely that Ajit Pawar will get the offer of CM post. Apart from political pundits and analysts, the general public has also accepted that Devendra Fadnavis is the hero of this victory and the crown of victory suits only the hero's head. Fadnavis is the biggest face of Maharashtra politics today. He became the Chief Minister for the first time in 2014. At that time, he led the party to victory while being the President of Maharashtra BJP. After this, Devendra Fadnavis led BJP to victory again in 2019 while being the Chief Minister.

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winph99 login MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson was not available for Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club due to a lower-body injury. The Canadiens announced his injury half an hour before puck drop. Jayden Struble took his place in the lineup as Montreal (7-11-2) faced Utah (8-10-3) for the first time. Matheson participated in the morning skate but missed practice on Monday. The 30-year-old from nearby Pointe-Claire, Que., leads all Montreal blueliners with 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 20 games as the lone defenceman on the team's top power-play unit. Struble has one goal and three assists in 15 games this season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. The Canadian Press

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BALTIMORE — Maryland falls in the top five states where women must save more than men to have a comfortable retirement, a new study shows. Women tend to live longer and earn less than men, the Nov. 11 study by NetCredit showed. In Maryland, women need to save $969,506 to retire comfortably, or about $364,337 more than men, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and MIT’s Living Wage Calculator. NetCredit, an online financial services provider, compared the average length of retirement in the U.S. to life expectancy and wages by gender by state. The findings showed that the additional amount women in Maryland need to save would be equivalent to working more than seven years extra, with no spending. NetCredit said about 4.1 million Americans will end up retiring this year. About two-thirds of retirees live on savings or pensions, while about 92% draw on Social Security. Of those yet to retire, about a quarter lack retirement savings and more than one in 10 over age 65 lives in poverty. Single women and women of color are disproportionately represented in that group. On average, women earn 84% of what men earn and living six years longer. They are more likely to spend time out of work raising children or caring for aging parents, the study said. It found differences by state because of cost of living, gender wage gap and life expectancy. The study found women in Hawaii with the biggest disparity, needing $422,897 more than their male counterparts to retire comfortably. Maryland ranked as having the fifth biggest disparity. NetCredit said younger workers face challenges in saving for later in life too. The average millennial carries more than $30,000 in debt, not including mortgages. ------- ©2024 The Baltimore Sun. Visit at baltimoresun.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Inflation is predicted to average 2.5% this year and 2.6% next year, according to forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility. The British Medical Association said the Government showed a “poor grasp” of unresolved issues from two years of industrial action, and the Royal College of Nursing called the pay recommendation “deeply offensive”. The National Education Union’s chief said teachers were “putting the Government on notice” that the proposed increase “won’t do”. The pay recommendations came after Chancellor Rachel Reeves called for every Government department to cut costs by 5%, as she started work on a sweeping multi-year spending review to be published in 2025. Independent pay review bodies will consider the proposals for pay rises for teachers, NHS workers and senior civil servants. The Department of Health said it viewed 2.8% as a “reasonable amount” to set aside, in its recommendations to the NHS Pay Review Body and the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Board remit groups. A 2.8% pay rise for teachers in 2025/26 would “maintain the competitiveness of teachers’ pay despite the challenging financial backdrop the Government is facing”, the Department for Education said. The Cabinet Office also suggested pay increases for senior civil servants should be kept to no more than 2.8%. Paul Johnson, director of the influential economics think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), said it was “not a bad ballpark figure” and feels “just about affordable” given the Government’s public spending plans. The downside, he said, is that public sector workers have lost out since 2010 and unions will be upset that this is not making up the gap, he told Sky News’ Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge. “But given the constraints facing the Chancellor I think it’s pretty hard to argue for more for public sector pay when public sector services ... are under real strain,” he said. Unions expressed their disappointment in the recommendations, with some hinting they could be willing to launch industrial action. The Royal College of Nursing general secretary and chief executive called for “open direct talks now” to avoid “further escalation to disputes and ballots”. Professor Nicola Ranger said: “The Government has today told nursing staff they are worth as little as £2 extra a day, less than the price of a coffee. “Nursing is in crisis – there are fewer joining and too many experienced professionals leaving. This is deeply offensive to nursing staff, detrimental to their patients and contradictory to hopes of rebuilding the NHS. “The public understands the value of nursing and they know that meaningful reform of the NHS requires addressing the crisis in nursing. “We pulled out of the Pay Review Body process, alongside other unions, because it is not the route to address the current crisis. “That has been demonstrated today. “Fair pay must be matched by structural reform. Let’s open direct talks now and avoid further escalation to disputes and ballots – I have said that directly to government today.” Professor Philip Banfield, chairman of the British Medical Association’s council, urged the sector’s pay review body to “show it is now truly independent”. “For this Government to give evidence to the doctors’ and dentists’ pay review body (DDRB) believing a 2.8% pay rise is enough, indicates a poor grasp of the unresolved issues from two years of industrial action,” he said. He said the proposal is far below the current rate of inflation and that the Government was “under no illusion” when doctors accepted pay offers in the summer that there was a “very real risk of further industrial action” if “pay erosion” was not addressed in future pay rounds. “This sub-inflationary suggestion from the current Government serves as a test to the DDRB. “The BMA expects it to take this opportunity to show it is now truly independent, to take an objective view of the evidence it receives from all parties, not just the Government, and to make an offer that reflects the value of doctors’ skills and expertise in a global market, and that moves them visibly further along the path to full pay restoration.” The NEU’s general secretary, Daniel Kebede, said teachers’ pay had been cut by more than one-fifth in real terms since 2010. “Along with sky-high workload, the pay cuts have resulted in a devastating recruitment and retention crisis. Teacher shortages across the school system hit pupils and parents too. “A 2.8% increase is likely to be below inflation and behind wage increases in the wider economy. This will only deepen the crisis in education.” In a hint that there could be a return to industrial action he added: “NEU members fought to win the pay increases of 2023 and 2024. “We are putting the Government on notice. Our members care deeply about education and feel the depth of the crisis. This won’t do.” The offer for teachers is the “exact opposite of fixing the foundations” and will result in bigger class sizes and more cuts to the curriculum, Pepe Di’Iasio, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said: “The inadequacy of the proposed pay award is compounded by the Government’s intention that schools should foot the bill out of their existing allocations. “Given that per-pupil funding will increase on average by less than 1% next year, and the Government’s proposal is for an unfunded 2.8% pay award, it is obvious that this is in fact an announcement of further school cuts.” Paul Whiteman, general secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT, said: This recommendation falls far short of what is needed to restore the competitiveness of the teaching profession, to enable it to retain experienced professionals and attract new talent. Unison head of health Helga Pile said: “The Government has inherited a financial mess from its predecessors, but this is not what NHS workers wanted to hear. “Staff are crucial in turning around the fortunes of the NHS. Improving performance is a key Government pledge, but the pay rise proposed is barely above the cost of living.”Remembering Manmohan Singh: A Secular Visionary

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Sheriffs will likely play a key role in helping federal agents secure the border and deport illegal immigrants under President-elect Donald Trump. Trump made mass deportation of illegal immigrants a key part of his campaign to win a second term as almost 11 million people flooded into the country illegally since 2021. The president-elect’s incoming border czar, Tom Homan, has signaled a new era of federal, state, and local cooperation when it comes to deporting illegal immigrants. Homan, the former acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), indicated he will first target those who have criminal convictions or are wanted for crimes. “The nation wants a safe country. We’ve had enough crime in this country,” Homan said during a stop at the Texas border in November. Sheriffs in the nation’s 3,100 counties could play an essential role in helping ICE to identify and detain illegal immigrants, said Sam Bushman, CEO of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA), a conservative organization that opposes “unconstitutional” government overreach. As chief law enforcement officers in their counties, elected sheriffs have more latitude than appointed police chiefs. They have authority over criminal investigations, serving warrants, managing county jails, and providing court security within the county. Bushman foresees cooperation between willing county, state, and federal authorities to deport illegal immigrants, possibly through the creation of a new coordination agency or command center. “I think that we could create an organization that communicates with this trifecta, and that would be very effective,” he said. Richard Mack, a former Arizona sheriff and founder of CSPOA, has been in contact with Homan and believes sheriffs will be an integral part of border security and deportation efforts because of their unique understanding of their jurisdictions. “Who in this country knows their counties better than the sheriff?” he asked. Because of their local knowledge, sheriffs are in a unique position to help make deportation safer and easier, Mack told The Epoch Times. Regardless of politics, sheriffs must protect their constituents from crime and criminals, both tied to illegal immigration in terms of drug and human smuggling along with violent gang activity, he said. Policy experts have suggested that the federal government could deputize local law enforcement under its 287(g) program to aid ICE because the agency likely doesn’t have the manpower to do so alone. The 287(g) program currently provides a framework of cooperation wherein local jails work with ICE to identify illegal immigrants as they are booked for a crime. ICE and designated local law enforcement can then hold that inmate for up to an additional 48 hours so that ICE can take custody of the inmate. Homan has touted the program as a safe deportation pipeline, as ICE officers can pick up deportees within the safety of a jail setting, rather than having to organize an operation out in the community. Former Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol Rodney Scott, who served under both Trump and Biden, said in a previous interview with The Epoch Times that Trump could expand the 287(g) program to help with deportations, as he did during his first term. Scott was recently nominated by Trump to serve as the incoming Customs and Border Protection commissioner. In the blue state of Maryland, Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, a longtime Republican, recalls when the task force model was operational in 2008. “We had deputies on the street that could work at the direction of ICE and with ICE to take into custody people who had deportation warrants and so forth,” Jenkins told The Epoch Times. Reinstating the task force model would help expedite the deportation of criminals in the country illegally, he said. The Trump administration could also send representatives to local sheriff departments to recruit them to join the program, he said. “ICE can’t do it alone, or certainly not enough,” Jenkins said. “We need to be a force multiplier for them.” Tying federal grant money to sheriff department cooperation with ICE would likely convince many to come on board, he said. Even if sheriffs don’t participate in arresting illegal immigrants, they could help in other ways, such as providing transportation and logistical support and workspace for ICE, he said. Jenkins said Frederick County’s jail-based detainer program has been successful, resulting in the removal of about 2,000 illegal immigrant criminals in the county. Under the 287(g) program, sheriff’s office employees are trained to file a detainer and prepare the paperwork under the supervision of ICE in an effort to streamline the process, he said. San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez, who serves in the nation’s fifth most populous county, has vowed to defy a new county policy to limit cooperation with federal deportation efforts. Earlier this month, San Diego County supervisors voted to ban its sheriff department from working with ICE on the federal agency’s enforcement of civil immigration laws, including those that allow for deportations. California law generally prohibits cooperation but makes exceptions for those convicted of certain violent crimes. Martinez, whose office is nonpartisan but considers herself a Democrat, said she wouldn’t honor the new policy and that the county government doesn’t oversee her office. “Current state law strikes the right balance between limiting local law enforcement’s cooperation with immigration authorities, ensuring public safety, and building community trust,” Martinez said. In the blue state of Michigan, Barry County Sheriff Dar Lief said it is important to remove violent criminals from the streets. “I’m on board with that,” he told The Epoch Times. Lief echoed the belief of Trump and his surrogates during the presidential campaign that many of the illegal immigrants coming into the country were from prison systems or asylums. “Nonetheless, our governor here asked residents to take in illegal immigrants,” he said. “Who are you opening up your house to?” Lief said he warned the citizens of Barry County against taking in illegal immigrants, which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called “new Americans,” because there was no guarantee they were properly vetted. Not all blue states or city leaders are against Trump’s deportation plan to remove criminal illegal immigrants. “We will not be a safe haven for those who commit violent acts. We don’t do it for those who are citizens, and we’re not going to do it for those who are undocumented,” Adams said during a press conference. Adams said law-abiding illegal immigrants are welcome in the city. Still, it was a “terrible mistake” to allow those in the country unlawfully to commit violent crimes repeatedly, especially those associated with gangs. “Someone breaks the law—I‘ll be the first one to call up ICE and say, ’Get them out of here,'” she said. Homan said blue city officials don’t have to cooperate, but he has repeatedly warned them not to stand in his way. Homan recently announced he would begin deportations in Chicago, criticizing Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for resisting the removal of criminal immigrants. “If he impedes us, if he knowingly harbors and conceals an illegal alien, I will prosecute him,” Homan said of the Chicago mayor. The operation consists of Department of Public Safety law enforcement and Texas National Guard members. The program also focuses on arresting illegal immigrants for trespassing on private ranchland along the border—offering a unique roadmap for how counties could help deport illegal immigrants. Brent Smith, the county attorney for Kinney County, has plenty of experience dealing with illegal immigrants in his county, which sits along the Texas–Mexico border. Kinney County has prosecuted the largest number of illegal immigrants for trespass and related misdemeanors under Operation Lone Star. In 2019 and 2020, the small, rural county dealt with just 254 and 132 misdemeanor cases, respectively, mostly involving U.S. citizens. The U.S. citizen caseload has remained somewhat constant, but because of illegal immigration, the total number of misdemeanor cases shot up to 6,799 in 2022 and 5,826 in 2023, according to numbers obtained from the county attorney’s office. Smith told The Epoch Times that trespassing arrests in Kinney County under Operation Lone Star offered valuable lessons on how to run a border security initiative. At first, funding went to provide law enforcement, but Smith said it became clear that there needed to be more funding for the entire county justice system for prosecutors, public defenders, clerks, and judges to process illegal immigrants charged with trespassing. “What I foresee is some very strong 287(g) agreements being entered into, and state and local law enforcement actually becoming an arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration enforcement,” he said. He said that after undergoing a DHS training program, local officers are considered immigration officers under the supervision of an ICE agent. He pointed to former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was known for implementing the 287(g) task force successfully to arrest illegal immigrants in Arizona but came under fire during the Obama administration. Maricopa County’s 287(g) program was canceled in 2011 after a Department of Justice investigation accused the sheriff of racial profiling. In 2012, the Obama administration discontinued the task force and hybrid models of the program altogether. Trump expanded the program in his first term to 150 agreements with local law enforcement and broadened the removal criteria to include misdemeanors. Smith said that once Trump ends the Biden administration’s catch-and-release policy, there will be more “gotaways,” which will require a shift in resources to focus on apprehension instead of processing those claiming asylum. Money—or the lack of it—will be an essential tool in deportation and border security, he said. On the state level, he has been discussing a bill with Texas lawmakers that would require sheriffs to apply for 287(g) agreements before receiving state grant funding. The same principle could be applied to federal grant money for cities such as Chicago, he said. “How much is your political leanings worth to you? Is it worth $1,000, or $100,000, or $2 million?” he said. “We’re going to find out.”None

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winph 99 SINGAPORE, Nov. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd (("Trident" or the "Company, NASDAQ: TDTH ), a leading digital transformation facilitator in the e-commerce enablement and digital optimization services market for small and medium enterprise (SMEs) in Singapore, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Initial Public Offering On September 11, 2024, the Company closed the initial public offering of 1,800,000 American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") at a price to the public of US$5.00 per ADS. Each ADS represents eight Class B Ordinary Shares of the Company. Trident's ADSs began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on September 10, 2024, under the symbol "TDTH." First Half of 2024 Financial Highlights Total revenues were US$378,839, compared to US$481,165 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Net loss was US$1,927,027, compared to US$1,861,412 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Soon Huat Lim, Trident's Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our recent performance comes as we continue our ongoing business transformation, marked by our successful listing on Nasdaq this September. While we're pleased with this important milestone in our corporate journey, we're equally encouraged by the growing momentum of Tridentity, our Web 3.0 e-commerce platform launched in December 2023. As we navigate our business transition, we're strategically investing in innovation and market expansion while maintaining disciplined resource allocation. The increasing adoption of our solutions across key verticals such as food and beverage, fintech, and retail validates our vision of bridging businesses to a secure and trusted digital commerce ecosystem. Looking ahead, we remain focused on leveraging our position as a U.S.-listed company to accelerate our growth and deliver long-term shareholder value." Haiyan Huang, Trident's Chief Financial Officer, added, "Our first half results reflect the ongoing transformation of our business model and the investments we are making to position ourselves for future growth. Our total revenues declined 21.3% year over year as we sought to prioritize the shift towards our Web 3.0 e-commerce platform. Our strategic investments in the business transformation, while impacting our near-term profitability, are essential to ensuring the security, functionality, and overall success of our platform. We remain focused on the disciplined execution of our transition strategy as we seek to become a leader in Web 3.0 enablement." Key Financial Results For the six months ended June 30 Change in % of 2024 2023 amount change Revenues $ 378,839 $ 481,165 $ (102,326 ) -21.27 % Cost of revenues (360,390 ) (389,569 ) 29,179 -7.49 % Gross profit 18,449 91,596 (73,147) -79.86 % Selling expenses (264,326 ) (253,343 ) (10,983 ) 4.34 % General and administrative expenses (1,528,022 ) (1,551,710 ) 23,688 -1.53 % Research and development expenses (172,519 ) (192,855 ) 20,336 -10.54 % Total operating expenses (1,964,867) (1,997,908) 33,041 -1.65 % Loss from operations (1,946,418) (1,906,312) (40,106) 2.10 % Total other income, net 19,391 44,900 (25,509 ) -56.81 % Loss before income tax expense (1,927,027) (1,861,412) (65,615) 3.53 % Income tax expense - - - N/A Net loss $ (1,927,027 ) $ (1,861,412 ) $ (65,615 ) 3.53 % Unaudited Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Revenues For the six months ended June 30, Variances 2024 2023 Amount % Business consulting $ 111,318 $ 113,764 $ (2,446 ) -2.15 % IT customization 265,649 367,401 (101,752 ) -27.70 % (i) IT consulting - 130,289 (130,289 ) -100.00 % (ii) Management software 265,649 237,112 28,537 12.04 % Others 1,872 - 1,872 N/A Total revenues $ 378,839 $ 481,165 $ (102,326 ) -21.27 % The Company's revenues decreased by 21.27% from US$481,165 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to US$378,839 for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the Company's strategic shift towards prioritizing its Web 3.0 e-commerce platform, Tridentity, a core growth area for its long-term vision in the future. As a result, the Company allocated fewer resources to its consulting and IT customization business. This realignment allows the Company to concentrate on expanding its presence in Tridentity, positioning Trident to capture new opportunities in a rapidly advancing digital ecosystem. Tridentity, the Company's flagship product, is a cutting-edge identity app built on blockchain technology, designed to provide secure single sign-on capabilities to integrated third-party systems in various industries, which was launched in December 2023. Tridentity currently includes three primary business modules: Tri-event for NFT (Non-Fungible Token) event ticketing, Tri-food for block-chain powered food delivery, and Tri-verse for virtual community connecting its users. As the platform remains in the development, optimization, and gradual testing stages, the Company generated only US$1,872 in revenue from providing technical support for selling event tickets on behalf of merchants through Tridentity for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Cost of Revenues For the six months ended June 30, Variances 2024 2023 Amount % Service fees $ 358,534 $ 246,572 $ 111,962 45.41 % Direct labor costs - 122,142 (122,142 ) -100.00 % Miscellaneous cost 1,856 20,855 (18,999 ) -91.10 % Total cost of revenues $ 360,390 $ 389,569 $ (29,179 ) -7.49 % The Company's cost of revenues decreased by 7.49% from US$389,569 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to US$360,390 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in direct labor cost and miscellaneous costs in total of US$141,141 as a result of a significant reduction in headcount in response to lower business volumes and cost controls, and partially offset by an increase of service fees in the amount of US$111,962 as a result of the fulfillment of slightly increased number of management software solutions projects since the second half of 2023. Gross profit and margin As a result of the factors described above, the Company recorded a gross profit of US$0.09 million and US$0.02 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, representing a gross profit margin of 19.0% and 4.9%, respectively. The decrease in gross profit margin was primarily due to the decrease in IT consulting services with relatively higher gross margin and high proportion of revenues in the first half of 2023, which had no revenue in the first half of 2024. Operating expenses Selling expenses The Company's selling and marketing expenses slightly increased from US$253,343 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to US$264,326 for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase was primarily due to hiring of additional business development personnel to support the launch, operation and promotion of Tridentity since the second half of 2023, which was partially offset by the decrease in marketing and advertising expenses due to the Company's strict control over discretionary spending. General and administrative expenses The Company's general and administrative expenses decreased slightly from US$1,551,710 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to US$1,528,022 for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in professional service fees and other overhead expenses, which was partially offset by an increase in payroll expenses due to additional headcount in management. Research and development expenses The Company's research and development expenses decreased from US$192,855 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to US$172,519 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to the decrease in system development expenses for which there will be no further related expenses in 2024. This decrease was partially offset by the increase in payroll expenses, outsource service fees and the technical support expenses for Tridentity. Other income, net The Company's other income, net decreased from US$44,900 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to US$19,391 for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease of interest income and the depreciation of the Singapore dollar against the U.S. dollar in the Company's reporting currency translation from S$1.3523 to US$1.00 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to S$1.3552 to US$1.00 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, leading to a decrease in unrealized gain as the foreign currency exposures are liabilities. About Trident Trident is a leading digital transformation facilitator in the e-commerce enablement and digital optimization services market for SMEs in Singapore. The Company offers business and technology solutions that are designed to optimize clients' experiences with their customers by driving digital adoption and self-service. Tridentity, the Company's flagship product, is a cutting-edge identity app built on blockchain technology, designed to provide secure single sign-on capabilities to third-party integrated systems in industry verticals such as e-commerce, food and beverage, fintech, healthcare and health services, and wholesale and retail. Tridentity endeavors to offer unparalleled security features, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and safeguarding against potential threats, which promises a new and better age in the digital landscape. Orchestrating with and beyond Tridentity, Trident's mission is to be the leader in Web 3.0 enablement, bridging businesses to a trusted and secure e-commerce platform with curated customer experiences. Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in announcements and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the digital solutions market; the political, economic, social and legal developments in the jurisdictions that the Company operates in or in which the Company intends to expand its business and operations; the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. For Investor/Media Enquiries Investor Relations Robin Yang, Partner ICR, LLC Email: investor@tridentity.me Phone: +1 (212) 321-0602 TRIDENT DIGITAL TECH HOLDINGS LTD UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In U.S. dollars, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted) As of June 30, As of December 31, 2024 2023 Assets Current assets: Cash $ 10,868 $ 1,808,603 Accounts receivable, net 2,140 2,198 Contract cost assets 194,417 341,808 Deferred offering costs 2,000,195 1,046,187 Amounts due from related parties 92,827 337,920 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 435,512 451,217 Total current assets 2,735,959 3,987,933 Non-current assets: Property and equipment, net 168,422 202,777 Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,119,503 1,639,233 Total non-current assets 1,287,925 1,842,010 TOTAL ASSETS 4,023,884 5,829,943 Liabilities Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term borrowings 58,885 68,987 Accounts payable 129,158 202,289 Deferred revenue 463,980 572,186 Amounts due to related parties, current 635,161 4,820 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 314,951 733,189 Operating lease liabilities, current 333,641 430,554 Total current liabilities 1,935,776 2,012,025 Non-current liabilities: Amounts due to related parties, non-current 723,140 - Long-term borrowings 126,963 176,589 Operating lease liabilities, non-current 785,863 1,208,679 Total non-current liabilities 1,635,966 1,385,268 TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,571,742 3,397,293 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Shareholders' equity Ordinary Shares (par value $0.00001 per share; 1,000,000,000 Class A ordinary shares authorized, 50,000,000 and 50,000,000 Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively; 4,000,000,000 Class B ordinary shares authorized, 451,964,286 and 451,964,286 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.)* 5,020 5,020 Additional paid-in capital 8,426,684 8,426,684 Accumulated deficit (8,110,572 ) (6,183,545 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income 131,010 184,491 Total shareholders' equity 452,142 2,432,650 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 4,023,884 $ 5,829,943 * The shares and per share information are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the reorganization. TRIDENT DIGITAL TECH HOLDINGS LTD UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (In U.S. dollars, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted) For the six months ended June 30, 2024 2023 Net revenue $ 378,839 $ 481,165 Cost of revenue (360,390 ) (389,569 ) Gross profit 18,449 91,596 Operating expenses: Selling expenses (264,326 ) (253,343 ) General and administrative expenses (1,528,022 ) (1,551,710 ) Research and development expenses (172,519 ) (192,855 ) Total operating expenses (1,964,867 ) (1,997,908 ) Other income, net: Financial expenses, net (5,015 ) 23,742 Other income 24,406 21,158 Total other income, net 19,391 44,900 Loss before income tax expense (1,927,027 ) (1,861,412 ) Income tax expenses - - Net loss (1,927,027 ) (1,861,412 ) Other comprehensive (loss)/income: Foreign currency translation adjustment (53,481 ) 34,853 Total comprehensive loss (1,980,508 ) (1,826,559 ) Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares – basic and diluted* 501,964,286 410,205,000 Basic and diluted loss per ordinary share (0.00 ) (0.00 ) * The shares and per share information are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the reorganization. © 2024 Benzinga.com. 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winph99 com login 1 2 Kolkata: In a remarkable achievement for biodiversity research, the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has identified a new species of parasitic wasp, Ceraphron initium , in Nagaland. The discovery, along with the identification of four additional parasitic wasp species in the Western Ghats, underscores the critical ecological role these tiny insects play in maintaining environmental balance and supporting sustainable agriculture . Parasitic wasps , though often overlooked, play an indispensable role in regulating pest populations and maintaining ecological balance. These discoveries not only highlight India's abundant biodiversity but also provide valuable insights into sustainable agriculture practices.The findings were published in prestigious journals, including the European Journal of Taxonomy and Zootaxa, and mark significant progress in understanding India's rich natural heritage. A team of ZSI scientists, led by Kaomud Tyagi, discovered Ceraphron initium during a SERB-funded field survey in Nagaland. The species, belonging to the enigmatic Ceraphronoidea superfamily, was confirmed through meticulous morphological analysis by researchers Amit Kumar Ghosh, Vikas Kumar, and Dr Rameshkumar Anandan. The discovery sheds light on the "dark taxon" group—a term used to describe species that have remained undocumented due to their minute size (0.8 mm to 1.5 mm) and complex morphology. Advanced technologies and cutting-edge methodologies enabled researchers to identify this species, which is characterized by distinct wing patterns, pigmentation, body structure, and unique male genitalia. Dr Dhirti Banerjee, Director of ZSI, emphasized the significance of the finding: "This discovery highlights the incredible diversity of insect species in India and their crucial roles in ecosystem stability . It also underscores the need for sustained research and conservation efforts to preserve our natural heritage." Dr Banerjee added that future studies will focus on the molecular and bioecological aspects of these insects, which are vital for sustainable agriculture. In another major discovery, a ZSI team led by Dr Rajmohana K identified four new species of parasitic wasps—Calotelea acuta, C chitraka, C foveata, and C fulva—in the Western Ghats. These Hymenopteran wasps are known to regulate insect populations, thereby contributing to ecosystem health. The discoveries increase the total number of Calotelea species in India to 25, reinforcing the ecological importance of these lesser-known insect groups. ZSI scientist Kaomud Tyagi said,"These findings are a testament to the rich biodiversity of India and emphasize the need for continued exploration and study of our natural ecosystems." The detailed findings of Ceraphron initium have been published in Zootaxa, featuring high-resolution images, comprehensive descriptions, and an analysis of the species' ecological significance. Similarly, the research on the four newly discovered wasp species was published in the European Journal of Taxonomy. ZSI plans to focus on molecular studies and extensive taxonomical research on parasitic wasps better to understand their roles in agriculture and ecosystem health. These discoveries serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving India's natural habitats. The newly identified species underscore the need for increased awareness and action to protect the country's incredible biodiversity that supports life and agriculture.Take Profits In WM Technology (Rating Downgrade)Passengers left baffled after man spots ‘forbidden seat’ on flight – which can never be used by travellers

New Delhi: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved 15,547 crore transactions worth Rs 223 lakh crore from January to November this year, ‘showcasing its transformative impact on financial transactions’ in India, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday. The Finance Ministry also said that UPI is now accepted in seven countries including France, UAE, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Bhutan and Nepal. The UPI system provides a cheaper and quicker alternative to the available channels of cross-border remittances. UPI has succeeded in increasing financial inclusion and promoting equitable economic growth by enabling underserved groups, including subprime and new-to-credit borrowers to access formal credit for the first time, according to a new study by IIM and ISB professors. The authors said the success of UPI can be replicated in other countries as well and India can play a leading role in helping them adopt the fintech system. “Within a short span, UPI led to exponential penetration of digital payments across India and is used at all levels from street vendors to large shopping malls Since its launch in 2016, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed financial access in India, enabling 300 million individuals and 50 million merchants to perform seamless digital transactions, according to a study by IIM and ISB professors. By October 2023, 75 per cent of all retail digital payments in India were through UPI. The rapid adoption of UPI was possible due to affordable internet across the country. A 10 per cent increase in UPI transactions led to a 7 per cent rise in credit availability, reflecting how digital financial histories enabled lenders to assess borrowers better., the study states. The authors said fintech lenders scaled rapidly, increasing their loan volumes 77 times, far outpacing traditional banks in catering to smaller, underserved borrowers. The study also highlights that despite the credit surge, default rates did not rise, showing that UPI-enabled digital transaction data helped lenders expand responsibly. In order to ensure greater financial inclusion, the RBI last week decided to permit small financial banks (SFBs) to also extend pre-sanctioned credit lines through the UPI. In September 2023, the scope of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was expanded by enabling pre-sanctioned credit lines to be linked through UPI and used as a funding account by Scheduled Commercial Banks but Payments Banks, Small Finance Banks (SFBs) and Regional Rural Banks were excluded from this ambit. “Credit line on UPI has the potential to make available low-ticket, low-tenor products to ‘new-to-credit’ customers. SFBs leverage a high-tech, low-cost model to reach the last mile customer and can play an enabling role in expanding the reach of credit on UPI,” the RBI said. “It is, therefore, proposed to permit SFBs to extend pre-sanctioned credit lines through the UPI. Necessary guidelines will be issued shortly,” the RBI statement added.

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U.S. small-cap stocks have delivered an exceptional performance this November , with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF IWM climbing 8.5% and outpacing the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY . This year's rally for IWM is driven by supportive monetary policy, political developments, and economic resilience. The Federal Reserve's recent rate cuts, including a 25-basis-point reduction in November, have reduced borrowing costs, particularly benefiting small-cap companies that rely heavily on credit. What To Know: Small-cap companies, which constitute the bulk of the Russell 2000 index, are typically more sensitive to borrowing costs than their larger counterparts. Unlike large-cap companies, which often have diversified funding sources and international revenue streams, small-caps rely heavily on domestic lending to finance operations, expansion and innovation. Read Also: S&P 500 Faces Volatile 2025 As ‘Inflation Boom’ Could Return: Bank Of America Strategist Lower interest rates directly reduce borrowing costs, improving profit margins for small-cap firms. Additionally, cheaper credit can enable these businesses to invest more aggressively in growth initiatives, such as hiring, capital expenditures and research and development. Rate cuts also typically encourage a rotation into riskier assets like small caps, as the lower yields on fixed-income securities push investors to seek higher returns in equities. This shift in investor sentiment is another factor behind the strong performance of IWM during periods of monetary easing. What Else: Optimism surrounding the Republican sweep in the 2024 elections has further bolstered small caps, as investors anticipate regulatory rollbacks . Economic fundamentals have added fuel to the rally. The U.S. economy remains strong, with steady GDP growth and a robust labor market supporting consumer confidence and domestic demand, key drivers for small-cap stocks. Read Also: US Business Activity Soars To 31-Month Highs In November: Small Caps Rally, Dow Tops 44,000 IWM Performance After Recent Elections Historical data from Benzinga Pro suggests that the performance of small caps, including IWM, often reflects broader market sentiment driven by post-election policies, economic expectations and seasonal trends. November 2020 (Post-Biden Election) : Following the election of Joe Biden, IWM experienced a sharp rally, increasing by 18.24% in November 2020. This surge was largely driven by investor optimism surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine and the possibility of new fiscal stimulus​.​ November 2016 (Post-Trump Election) : After Donald Trump won the election in November 2016, IWM rose by approximately 6.5% . This was fueled by expectations of pro-business policies, including tax cuts and deregulation​. November 2012 (Post-Obama Re-election) : In November 2012, after President Obama was re-elected, IWM saw more modest growth, rising by about 1.5% . This reflected investor expectations of stability under Obama's second term​. November 2008 (Post-Obama's First Election) : Following Barack Obama's first election, small-cap stocks faced challenges in the aftermath of the financial crisis. IWM declined by approximately 5% in November 2008 as the market struggled amid the global economic downturn​. Read Also: DOJ Targets Google Chrome, Poll Shows 64% Oppose Alphabet Breakup: YouTube Seen As Top Prize © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Gary Lineker jokes about his Match Of The Day exit as he returns to show

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA ), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on December 30, 2024 , to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2024 . About Lear Corporation Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive betterTM by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan , serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 174 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com. SOURCE Lear Corporation

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B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG acquired a new stake in Benchmark Electronics, Inc. ( NYSE:BHE – Free Report ) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 21,321 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $945,000. Other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its holdings in Benchmark Electronics by 65.7% in the 2nd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 686 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 272 shares in the last quarter. Quest Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Benchmark Electronics in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $41,000. CWM LLC boosted its holdings in Benchmark Electronics by 81.9% in the 2nd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,106 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 498 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP boosted its holdings in Benchmark Electronics by 172.5% in the 2nd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,379 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $54,000 after purchasing an additional 873 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Innealta Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Benchmark Electronics during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $61,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.29% of the company’s stock. Benchmark Electronics Price Performance BHE stock opened at $48.17 on Friday. Benchmark Electronics, Inc. has a 1 year low of $24.75 and a 1 year high of $52.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a quick ratio of 1.45 and a current ratio of 2.36. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $45.32 and its 200 day moving average price is $42.61. The firm has a market cap of $1.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.01 and a beta of 0.97. Benchmark Electronics Increases Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 11th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 30th were paid a dividend of $0.17 per share. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.41%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 30th. This is a positive change from Benchmark Electronics’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.17. Benchmark Electronics’s dividend payout ratio is currently 39.53%. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In BHE has been the topic of a number of research reports. Needham & Company LLC upped their price target on Benchmark Electronics from $45.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 1st. StockNews.com cut Benchmark Electronics from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 18th. Finally, Lake Street Capital upped their price target on Benchmark Electronics from $35.00 to $46.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 31st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $42.33. View Our Latest Report on Benchmark Electronics Insiders Place Their Bets In other Benchmark Electronics news, Director Jeffrey Stephen Mccreary sold 7,073 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.70, for a total transaction of $302,017.10. Following the transaction, the director now owns 42,027 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,794,552.90. This represents a 14.41 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link . Also, CEO Jeff Benck sold 24,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.90, for a total value of $1,101,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 424,173 shares in the company, valued at $19,469,540.70. This trade represents a 5.36 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold a total of 37,073 shares of company stock valued at $1,685,497 in the last quarter. 2.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Benchmark Electronics Profile ( Free Report ) Benchmark Electronics, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, offers product design, engineering services, technology solutions, and manufacturing services in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. 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Check out the report card from Nebraska's 44-25 win against Wisconsin on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Who can name Nebraska's last 100-yard rusher in a game, before Emmett Johnson achieved the feat Saturday? Johnson ran like he had something to prove, repeatedly shedding the first Badger to get to him. His best run of the day may have been a 19-yard burst in the third quarter when he patiently followed pulling linemen Ben Scott and Henry Lutovsky. Dante Dowdell has a knack for the end zone, scoring three times. (Trivia answer: Chubba Purdy ... against Wisconsin last year). Dylan Raiola has his rhythm back. He spent most of the game hovering around a 70 percent completion rate, which is reminiscent of his first four or five games. The ball is getting out of his hands quicker, and those pitch-and-catches are finally going for big gains. One of his best throws of the day was originally ruled a touchdown on a fade ball to Isaiah Neyor, but replay confirmed he didn't get a foot down. Jahmal Banks had a great TD snag in which he leaped, snared the ball and got his toes down. John Bullock's second tackle for loss of the game stopped Wisconsin's Tawee Walker on fourth-and-1 midway through the third quarter, and it felt like an early dagger for the home team. Bullock was a standout on senior day. The Huskers had some open-field tackling issues but held their own on third- and fourth-down situations. Darrion Dupree was a nice change-of-pace option for the Badgers, averaging 7.5 yards on his seven attempts. Wisconsin found success early on slant passes, including one that went to Vinny Anthony for 42 yards after Isaac Gifford whiffed on a tackle. After that, Braedyn Locke was able to open it for deep balls, including touchdown tosses of 24 and 58 yards. Wisconsin's Vinny Anthony had a big day, racking up six catches for 128 yards and Locke threw for more yards than he has in his past five games. A cool moment for DeShon Singleton, who came down with an interception in his final game at Memorial Stadium. Brian Buschini is having a great season, and Saturday was another notch on his belt. First, he ripped a 52-yard punt that flipped field possession, and he followed that up with a 49-yard boot that went out of bounds at the Wisconsin 3-yard line. Equally as impressive was kicker John "ol' reliable" Hohl, who made all three of his field goals and stayed clean on extra points. Oh, and how about Jacory Barney's 55-yard kick return to open the game? NU's third phase is trending up after a turbulent stretch. A question we might not ever get an answer to: Why was Matt Rhule forced to use a challenge to review Wisconsin's first-quarter touchdown? Don't all scoring plays get reviewed automatically? In a similar situation later in the game, Wisconsin was spared from using a challenge for officials to take another look at a Nebraska touchdown, which was reversed. Also, the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Micah Mazzccua for spiking the ball on a touchdown felt unnecessary. Nebraska scored a touchdown on its first possession of a game for the first time since the Northern Iowa game. A true tone-setter. There's plenty to unpack from Holgorsen's play sheet — it's no coincidence it only took him two games to pop a 100-yard rusher. And, 44 points for a team that has scored 20 (twice), 17, 7 and 14 in its past five games. That'll do. For the first time in 49 days, Nebraska won a football game. That was a long 49 for everyone involved. This one is a little more cathartic than usual, too, as the Huskers finally wrapped their arms around a bowl berth. It also takes a big bite out of the pressure NU faces on Black Friday vs. Iowa, which is no longer a "must-win." Get local news delivered to your inbox!

LINCOLN — For Lincoln mother Sierra Shouse, there was no other option but to send her oldest son, Sammy, to Christ Lincoln Schools for kindergarten, even if it was a financial burden. Shouse went to school there herself, and Sammy was enrolled in the school’s day care program at age 4, helping him build friendships and familiarity with the school staff. “It’s the only school he’s ever known,” Shouse said. Shouse was aided in paying for the private school through an opportunity scholarship provided by Legislative Bill 1402, which passed the Legislature earlier this year, appropriating $10 million per year for scholarships to private schools. Shouse said she intends to keep Sammy enrolled at Christ Lincoln no matter what, but after LB 1402’s program was repealed through a voter referendum, the future of her two younger children is still up in the air. There are plenty of unanswered questions left in the wake of the referendum’s success, which passed comfortably in Nebraska’s general election by just over 14 percentage points. Supporters of LB 1402 in the Nebraska Legislature are working out the best way to approach “school choice” policies, while families who benefited from the scholarships are left in a state of limbo, unsure if they will continue seeing the same support. Meanwhile, a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling from September could impact future moves to provide public money for private school students. For the last eight years, State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of the Omaha area has championed “school choice” legislation. Most of her proposals came up short, until LB 753 passed in 2023, allocating $25 million annually in tax credits for private donations to the private school scholarship funds. That bill also faced a repeal through a voter referendum, led by Support Our Schools Nebraska. Opponents to LB 753 and LB 1402 argued the bills would deplete state funding available for public schools, which could lead to budget cuts and property tax increases. The first Support Our Schools referendum qualified for the ballot, but to get around the referendum, Linehan introduced LB 1402 in 2024, which repealed LB 753 upon its passage. Linehan acknowledged LB 1402 was an “ end run “ bill intended to circumvent the referendum. In response, Support Our Schools launched a new ballot initiative campaign to partially repeal LB 1402, getting rid of the underlying program, but retaining the LB 753 repeal. Once again, supporters gathered enough signatures in their petition drive to qualify for the ballot. The second referendum faced attempts to remove it from the ballot, several of which came directly from Linehan. It also survived a challenge in the Nebraska Supreme Court in September, and Support Our Schools leader Tim Royers said he expected more opposition in the months leading up to November. Linehan, who did host one press conference days before the election to combat a Support Our Schools ad, said the reason she didn’t try harder to oppose the referendum was simply because she felt it didn’t make sense to sink a ton of funds to protect a program that only appropriated $10 million each year. “We’re not going to spend $10 million to save $10 million,” Linehan said. Royers noted, however, that in 2023 Keep Kids First, a group with which Linehan was affiliated, raised over $1.4 million to oppose the first Support Our Schools referendum. Support Our Schools raised about $1.7 million that year, and raised an additional $4.6 million so far this year. The landscape for “school choice” policy is sure to look different in the 2025 session, if only because Linehan is term-limited and will not be returning. Royers said he can’t imagine another lawmaker emerging with the same level of commitment that Linehan brought. But Linehan says she’s not worried. She said there’s “more than a handful” of current senators willing to take up the mantle, and she was also optimistic about several incoming lawmakers who will be starting their first terms next year. She mentioned Omaha Sens. Brad von Gillern and Christy Armendariz, both of whom told The World-Herald they were interested in school choice policy, though neither confirmed that they were planning any bills for next session. Possibly the biggest hurdle for “school choice” advocates next year comes from the Nebraska Supreme Court ruling that allowed this year’s referendum to stay on the ballot. Plaintiffs argued the measure didn’t qualify for the ballot because it violated a provision of the Nebraska Constitution that prohibits voter referendums from impacting direct appropriations. But the high court ruled that since the ballot initiative only sought to repeal a section of LB 1402 that didn’t include an appropriation, it could be subject to a referendum. The ruling noted that LB 1402 had a separate appropriation bill that accompanied it. Linehan said the ruling threatened any and all legislation that came with appropriations, and it could lead to the “death of the A bill,” using the legislative shorthand for an appropriations bill. Neither von Gillern nor Armendariz gave specifics on how lawmakers could approach school choice legislation that would be shielded from a referendum in the wake of the ruling. Linehan argued that appropriation bills aren’t even necessary for legislation that allocates funds, describing them as more of a “counting mechanism” than anything else. But Fiscal Analyst Scott Danigole said appropriation bills are necessary for most measures that appropriate state funds, with the only exception he could think of being a bill that shifted funding that had already been appropriated. While it is theoretically possible for lawmakers to do away with appropriation bills, it would require them to get creative, and would likely bring a lot of ripple effects. Although Royers said he would be shocked if no “school choice” policies are introduced in 2025, he believes the overall appetite to debate the issue has lessened in the aftermath of the referendum. Like Linehan, Royers also found encouragement in the the outcome of several legislative races. He said the Legislature will become more “public school friendly” than it was in 2024. “I think everybody is trying to take a break from the ‘school choice’ fight,” Royers said. Royers said the primary concern for lawmakers should be addressing the educator shortage in Nebraska, which leads to issues like larger class sizes that can affect academic performance. Royers said special education teacher vacancies were 10 times higher last school year than they were in 2013, citing data from the State Department of Education, and Nebraska’s colleges aren’t producing enough new teachers to fill the gap. Meanwhile, the people directly involved in LB 1402’s program are also trying to figure out their next steps. Jeremy Ekeler, executive director of Opportunity Scholarships of Nebraska, said the organization is currently tying up loose ends and trying to see if it can continue operating as an organization that operates based on private donations. OSN worked with Odyssey, a national technology vendor that works with five other states to implement similar programs. OSN provided Odyssey with local information, while Odyssey ran the technology that processed the applications and distributed the scholarships directly to eligible schools based on LB 1402’s guidelines. According to Ekeler, between LB 753 and LB 1402, roughly 5,500 scholarships were issued, averaging about $2,300 per student. For LB 1402’s program, about $9.2 million overall was distributed in scholarships. Those scholarships are still good through the end of this academic year, but they will not continue into the 2025-26 school year. That will make the budget tighter for Omaha Street School, where Principal Anthony Williams said 12 of the school’s 35 students received scholarships this year through LB 1402. The average cost to educate each student is roughly $23,000 per year, Williams said. All of their families use some form of financial aid, and Williams said the school tailors its tuition to the financial needs of each family, ranging from $30 to $550 per month. Without outside support, he said the school has to eat the remaining costs. “Sometimes, we got to pinch pennies,” Williams said. Williams said LB 1402’s program expiring will not mean any of the current students will not be able to continue learning at the school. In fact, he said the school may be able to stretch the scholarship funds through the following school year. For Shouse, she intends to keep Sammy enrolled at Christ Lincoln, but she is not sure about her younger two children, which she said is a “heartbreaking” dilemma. Her younger children, 3 and 1, respectively, are already enrolled in Christ Lincoln’s day care and preschool programs. Shouse is a single mother, and provides the sole income for her family. During Sammy’s first year of kindergarten, he did not have a scholarship, which Shouse said placed a heavy financial burden on her. That took the form of multiple small sacrifices, from having breakfast for dinner because it was cheaper, to telling Sammy he couldn’t attend a friend’s birthday party because she couldn’t afford to buy a present. “There was a lot of tears,” Shouse said. “There’s always been a lot of tears.” There are several reasons why Shouse hasn’t considered public school an option for any of her children. Primarily, she said Christ Lincoln best aligns with her family values. She’s also concerned that the larger class sizes would mean her children wouldn’t get the individualized care they need. Two of her children, including Sammy, have IEPs. When it was first recommended to Shouse that Sammy repeat kindergarten based on his speech therapy needs and emerging academic concerns, she said she sought out summer school options for him through the Lincoln Public Schools but was denied because his needs weren’t severe enough. She said LPS officials told her there was no reason to delay his advancement to first grade, which she said exemplified that they were not properly attuned to her son’s needs. “It’s not a school board’s decision what’s best for my child,” Shouse said. Norfolk Catholic players celebrate after winning the fifth and final set of a Class C2 first round state volleyball tournament match against Yutan at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Thayer Central players celebrate after winning the fourth and final set of a Class C2 first round state volleyball tournament match against Freeman at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. With results still too close to call, State Sen. Tony Vargas stands with his mother, Lidia Vargas, left, and his wife, Lauren Vargas, right, after speaking to supporters during an election night watch party at the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Louise LaFramboise holds white roses given to her by the Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard’ during their Living Tribute Ceremony for LaFramboise at the Center of Nursing Science at UNMC in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Deb Zobel, right, honors Louise LaFramboise during the Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard’s Living Tribute Ceremony at the Center of Nursing Science at UNMC in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Deb Zobel, right, holds the hand of Louise LaFramboise as she honors her during the Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard’s Living Tribute Ceremony at the Center of Nursing Science at UNMC in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Milford's Sarah Reynolds (15) serves the ball during the first set of a Class C1 first round state volleyball tournament match at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Gothenburg, bottom and Minden warm-up before the first set of a Class C1 first round state volleyball tournament match at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Waverly celebrates their win over Bennington during the first set of a Class B first round state volleyball tournament match at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Elkhorn North's Kaitlyn Huff (15) lifts up Elkhorn North's Ava Thompson (3) to celebrate during the first set of a Class B first round state volleyball tournament match at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. A pass bounces off Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) before being intercepted by UCLA's Kaylin Moore (9) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) hurdles UCLA's Ramon Henderson (11) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. UCLA's Oluwafemi Oladejo (2) hits Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) as throws a pass during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The line for early voting at the Douglas County Election Commission in Omaha extends out of the parking lot on 122nd Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The line for early voting at the Douglas County Election Commission in Omaha extends out of the parking lot on 122nd Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The ball bounces off of the knee of Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) before UCLA recovered the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Nebraska's Rollie Worster (24) goes up for a layup against Texas Rio Grand Valley's Cliff Davis (10) during the second half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Marcus Hardy fills out his ballot at the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Voters walk into Ronald Wilson Reagan Elementary School to vote in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Scott Hill fills out his ballot at Metropolitan Community College Elkhorn Valley Campus in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) goes up for a shot against Texas Rio Grand Valley's Tommy Gankhuyag (33) during the first half of a men's college basketball game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks the ball above Texas Rio Grand Valley's DK Thorn (3) during the second half of a men's college basketball game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Veterans salute during the singing of the national anthem during a Veteran's Day ceremony at Memorial Park in Omaha on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Members of the Omaha Benson JROTC prepare for a Veteran's Day ceremony at Memorial Park in Omaha on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Brian Prokop holds his and his fiancee Tracy Bequett’s cat Ballsac at their home in Kennard on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The cat went missing after an EF-4 tornado destroyed most of the structures on the property, including their and Bequett’s father’s homes, in April. Six months later, Ballsac was found and returned home. Attendees salute at the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Shamus Connor, 10, hands American flags to members of the Bellevue fire department at the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. People watch as Omaha’s official Christmas tree, a 40 foot spruce donated by Mark and Joanie Maszk, is brought in at The Durham Museum in Omaha on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Ethan McCullough, left, and Michaela Lentsch stand under an umbrella as they look at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree during it’s stop at the Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront in Omaha on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Makai Hatcher shows his daughter, Mackenzie, how to put a fish hook on a line while fishing at Miller Park in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Mackenzie is one. Makai Hatcher spends the afternoon fishing at Miller Park in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Makai Hatcher puts a worm on a hook while fishing at Miller Park in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Zoo employees and their family members enjoy a preview of Zoolightful at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. ebamer@owh.com Twitter @ErinBamer Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Mason Falslev scored 27 points as Utah State beat South Florida 88-67 on Saturday night for the Aggies' best start in school history. Falslev had nine rebounds, nine assists, and three steals for the Aggies (10-0). Ian Martinez scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 12 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line and added five assists. Karson Templin finished 5 of 8 from the field to finish with 12 points. Quincy Adekokoya led the Bulls (5-5) in scoring, finishing with 12 points. Kasen Jennings added 11 points and five assists for South Florida. Brandon Stroud finished with 10 points and two steals. NEXT UP Up next for Utah State is a Tuesday matchup with UCSD at home, and South Florida hosts Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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Jared McCain says he’s NBA Rookie of the Year just 15 games into the seasonCalgary won shootout 2-1 First Period_1, Calgary, Rooney 2 (Kirkland, Miromanov), 15:00. 2, Minnesota, Johansson 3 (Boldy), 16:03. Second Period_3, Calgary, Pospisil 2 (Andersson, Kadri), 19:29 (pp). Third Period_4, Calgary, Sharangovich 4 (Zary, Weegar), 3:53 (pp). 5, Minnesota, Faber 3 (Rossi, Boldy), 16:01 (pp). 6, Minnesota, Rossi 6 (Eriksson Ek), 19:26. Overtime_None. Shootout_Calgary 2 (Sharangovich NG, Kuzmenko NG, Kirkland G, Coronato NG, Andersson G), Minnesota 1 (Gaudreau G, Boldy NG, Eriksson Ek NG, Rossi NG, Hartman NG). Shots on Goal_Minnesota 8-3-10-2_23. Calgary 8-11-9-3_31. Power-play opportunities_Minnesota 1 of 3; Calgary 2 of 2. Goalies_Minnesota, Gustavsson 9-3-2 (31 shots-28 saves). Calgary, Vladar 3-4-2 (23-20). A_17,116 (19,289). T_2:37. Referees_Ghislain Hebert, Jordan Samuels-Thomas. Linesmen_Caleb Apperson, Ben O'Quinn.None

Calgary won shootout 2-1 First Period_1, Calgary, Rooney 2 (Kirkland, Miromanov), 15:00. 2, Minnesota, Johansson 3 (Boldy), 16:03. Penalties_Miromanov, CGY (High Sticking), 7:12. Second Period_3, Calgary, Pospisil 2 (Andersson, Kadri), 19:29 (pp). Penalties_Huberdeau, CGY (Slashing), 9:41; Boldy, MIN (Roughing), 10:49; Weegar, CGY (Roughing), 10:49; Lauko, MIN (Interference), 17:50. Third Period_4, Calgary, Sharangovich 4 (Zary, Weegar), 3:53 (pp). 5, Minnesota, Faber 3 (Rossi, Boldy), 16:01 (pp). 6, Minnesota, Rossi 6 (Eriksson Ek), 19:26. Penalties_Hartman, MIN (High Sticking), 1:56; Rooney, CGY (Holding), 15:27. Overtime_None. Penalties_None. Shootout_Calgary 2 (Sharangovich NG, Kuzmenko NG, Kirkland G, Coronato NG, Andersson G), Minnesota 1 (Gaudreau G, Boldy NG, Eriksson Ek NG, Rossi NG, Hartman NG). Shots on Goal_Minnesota 8-3-10-2_23. Calgary 8-11-9-3_31. Power-play opportunities_Minnesota 1 of 3; Calgary 2 of 2. Goalies_Minnesota, Gustavsson 9-3-2 (31 shots-28 saves). Calgary, Vladar 3-4-2 (23-20). A_17,116 (19,289). T_2:37. Referees_Ghislain Hebert, Jordan Samuels-Thomas. Linesmen_Caleb Apperson, Ben O'Quinn.

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Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich all advanced to the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals with with two games to spare on Thursday. Late substitute Lina Hurtig scored the winner in Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Juventus in London. Khadija Shaw scored twice for City in a 2-1 win at Swedish club Hammarby. City stayed perfect in Group D with four victories and reached the last eight for the first time since 2021. Bayern Munich was held 1-1 at Vålerenga in Norway and still earned a quarterfinal berth after Juventus' loss. Arsenal, Bayern and City join Chelsea, Lyon and Real Madrid in the quarterfinals. Two-time defending champion Barcelona routed Austrian champion St. Pölten 4-1. The Catalan club trails City by three points in their group and is in a strong position to advance. Bayern tops Group C with 10 points, Arsenal has nine followed by Juventus (3) and Vålerenga (1). Man City responded to its first loss of the season, 2-0 at Chelsea in the Women's Super League on Saturday. Still without injured star Vivianne Miedema , Shaw took charge, proving her scoring instincts after half an hour. The forward scored from inside the penalty area with a deflected shot that flew over goalkeeper Anna Tamminen to frustrate more than 20,000 noisy fans at the Stockholm Arena in the Swedish capital. Ellen Wangerheim equalized soon after the interval from close range to rejuvenate the crowd but Shaw struck again to restore the lead just minutes later. This time, she delivered a powerful right-footed finish from the edge of the area. Bayern dominated possession but could not translate it into goals until the 75th minute. It had to rely on substitute Jovana Damnjanović, who gave the visitors a late lead after connecting on a pass from Giulia Gwinn. The Norwegians, who have retained their domestic title, equalized in the 88th on Elise Thorsnes' header following a corner. Pernille Harder, who found the back of the net five times for Bayern in the previous three games, could not do it again on Thursday and was substituted. Hurtig came on with 10 minutes remaining and made her presence immediately felt with several headers. She finally made the breakthrough with a minute remaining in regulation, tapping in from close range after Juventus’ poor clearance of a low cross by Stina Blackstenius. Hurtig won the Italian title with Juventus in 2021 and 2022 before joining the Gunners. Juventus seemed to learn a lesson from its 4-0 loss to Arsenal last week as its defense held firm till Hurtig’s arrival. In an 11-minute span in the first half, Francisca Nazareth netted twice and 18-year-old Vicky Lopez scored once to put Barcelona in control. Nazareth's double was followed by Lopez hitting the third with a shot high into the net for her first Champions League goal. Alexia Putellas made it 4-0 in the second half, finishing a fast attack that tore apart the defense in Vienna. It was her 200th goal for Barcelona and the 100th the club scored in the Champions League’s group stage. Valentina Mädl, an 18-year-old forward, netted a consolation goal for the hosts. Barcelona has scored 20 goals in its past three games and can still become the first club to win its group in all four years since the introduction of the format. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a significant move to enhance agricultural development, Nigeria and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting agribusiness across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. The project, supported by Deutsche Bank, aims to deliver transformative agricultural technologies and knowledge transfer over its 10-year duration. In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, the agreement, finalised at the Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) headquarters in Rio de Janeiro during the G20 Leaders’ Summit, was signed by Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Temitope Fashedemi, and FGV President, Carlos Leal. “This partnership paves the way for Brazil to engage with Nigeria’s dynamic and rapidly growing agricultural sector,” Fashedemi stated. He added, “Together with FGV, we are poised to unlock the potential of private sector investment in key areas critical to our food security.” The MoU focuses on advancing private sector development in crucial areas such as fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural financing. It is part of the larger Green Imperative Project (GIP), a $1.2 billion initiative conceived in 2018 to modernise Nigeria’s agricultural landscape through Brazilian expertise in tropical agriculture. Since its inception, the GIP has facilitated extensive discussions between both nations to refine its design and implementation. “This agreement signifies a new phase of strategic collaboration between Nigeria and FGV,” the statement said. Over the next five years, the project aims to identify and support one agribusiness in each local government area with essential technical and financial resources, fostering sustainable development and economic growth. “This partnership paves the way for Brazil to engage with Nigeria’s dynamic and rapidly growing agricultural sector. Together with FGV, we are poised to unlock the potential of private sector investment in key areas critical to our food security,” Fashedemi said at the signing ceremony. The initiative is projected to attract approximately $4.3 billion in private-sector investment. “The collaboration under this MoU is expected to deliver transformative agricultural technologies and knowledge transfer over its ten-year duration,” added Fashedemi. Senior officials from Nigeria’s presidency and representatives from FGV were present at this landmark signing ceremony, marking a pivotal step towards enhancing food security and agricultural productivity in Nigeria.Coffs Harbour businessman Jim Auld identified as pilot killed in horror light plane crash at Palmers Island

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Thanksgiving Day , celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, is one of the most cherished holidays in the United States. The day is marked by family gatherings, traditional meals, and expressions of gratitude, it holds deep cultural and historical significance. This year, the celebration falls on Thursday, 28 November 2024. While many Americans spend the day enjoying a hearty meal, attending church services, or watching sporting events, others might find themselves in need of last-minute groceries. Knowing which stores will remain open can be invaluable for those in such a situation. In this article, Tribune Online examines the 10 grocery stores that will open on Thanksgiving. Known for its extensive selection and competitive deals, Kroger stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. However, specific hours may vary depending on the location, so it is recommended to verify with your local store. Most Whole Foods Market locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day but with modified hours. To avoid inconvenience, it is advisable to contact your nearest store to confirm the exact opening and closing times. Sprouts Farmers Market will operate from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. This makes it ideal for picking up fresh produce and other holiday essentials before your celebrations begin. This popular Midwestern grocery chain will welcome shoppers from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. It’s a reliable choice for last-minute grocery runs. In Texas, H-E-B stores will open early, operating from 6 a.m. to noon on Thanksgiving Day. Additionally, curbside pickup services will be available until 11 a.m., offering convenience for busy customers. Select Acme locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. As hours can differ between stores, it is best to confirm with your local branch beforehand. Most Ralphs locations will operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. This extended schedule provides shoppers with ample time to purchase everything they need for their festivities. Stop & Shop will keep select locations open until 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, primarily in the Northeast. Customers should check with their nearest store for confirmation of hours. Harris Teeter stores will serve customers on Thanksgiving Day from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Operating in several states, store hours may vary, so it is advisable to check with your local store for accurate timings. Most Wegmans stores will close early at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. To ensure a smooth shopping experience, plan your visit ahead of time to avoid the holiday rush. ALSO READ TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel nowAuthored by Lance Roberts and Michael Lebowitz via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, A recent article in the Financial Times sheds a concerning light on U.S. corporate executives. Per the Financial Times : Record numbers of US executives are selling shares in their companies, as corporate insiders from Goldman Sachs to Tesla and even Donald Trump’s own media group cash in on the stock market surge that has followed his election victory. The rate of so-called insider sales has hit a record high for any quarter in two decades, according to VerityData. The sales, by executives at companies in the Wilshire 5000 index, include one-off profit-taking transactions as well as regular sales triggered by executives’ automatic trading plans. The Wilshire 5000 is one of the broadest indices of US companies. Insiders sell stock for various reasons, many of which are unrelated to their company’s prospects. Therefore, record selling is not necessarily a dire warning. However, given recent returns, high valuations, the growing use of leverage, and a generally highly speculative environment, insider sales are another warning that markets may underperform expectations in 2025. In regards to correlating insider sales and market performance, Ben Silverman of VerityData shares the following from the Financial Times article: "Generally with selling, in terms of predictiveness, insiders are early by about two or three quarters,” he said. “As they start seeing froth in the market is when they try to generate liquidity more aggressively." Trade accordingly...

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How tech used by WWI flying aces inspired new cellular behavior discovery December 19, 2024 University of Massachusetts Amherst Researchers have designed a new technology that takes inspiration from WWI fighter aircraft machine gun and propeller synchronization to manipulate cell behavior by precisely modulating the pH of the cell's environment in real-time. Their findings provide a new pathway for creating therapeutics for cancer and heart disease and expanding the field of tissue engineering. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have designed a new technology that takes inspiration from WWI fighter aircraft machine gun and propeller synchronization to manipulate cell behavior by precisely modulating the pH of the cell's environment in real-time. As described in Nano Letters , their findings provide a new pathway for creating therapeutics for cancer and heart disease and expanding the field of tissue engineering. "Every cell is responsive to pH," explains Jinglei Ping, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at UMass Amherst and corresponding author of the study. "The behavior and functions of cells are impacted heavily by pH. Some cells lose viability when the pH has a certain level and for some cells, the pH can change their physiological properties." Previous work has demonstrated that changes of pH as small as 0.1 pH units can have physiologically significant effects on cells. However, studying the direct impact of pH changes has been challenging because existing methods of changing the cellular environment are slow and rely on diffusion. "How a specific cell responds to the pH variation in real-time -- that is unknown," says Ping. It has been established that pH can be manipulated with a microelectrode, providing the initial means for the design, but doing this while also measuring the change in pH introduced a new hurdle: The graphene transistor to measure the pH is also sensitive to the current from the pH-modulating microelectrode. "So, the current you measure is not specific to pH," says Ping. This is where Ping took inspiration from fighter aircraft machine gun and propeller synchronization. In a fighter aircraft, machine guns are located behind the propeller. The aircraft needs to shoot bullets without hitting its own propeller. The solution is that machine guns are synchronized with the propeller so that the fast-firing guns only shoot when aligned with an opening between the slower-moving propeller blades. Ping's team created a similar gap by briefly turning off the current that changes the pH. This milliseconds-long gap is large enough for the transistor to make an accurate recording of pH without the interference of current from the microelectrode, but small enough that the pH does not have time to revert to normal. Their device was able to manipulate pH with a resolution of 0.1 pH units, far exceeding previous electrode-based attempts that only reached 0.6 pH units. They tested their device on bacteria and heart cells. They found that the movement of bacteria (Bacillus subtilis) decreases as the environment becomes more basic. Compared to conventional methods, the new method was more efficient. It required a single sample and captured nine data points in about nine minutes, while the conventional method took two hours to collect 13 data points, each requiring its own sample. They also found that when the pH of the environment is reduced from neutral (7) to acidic (about 4), cardiomyocytes doubled their heartbeat frequency, highlighting the device's potential to advance scientific understanding of the relationship between metabolic acidosis (when the body is too acidic) and tachycardia (a condition where the heart beats too fast), as well as to address important questions in cardiology therapeutics. "It opens the doors and it solves a technical question, and it brings out a lot of what-if questions to scientists," says Ping. "I will not say that we have addressed any of those long-term questions, but we provide a tool to address them." Ping envisions that this technology can be applied to bioelectronics, tissue engineering, tumor therapy and regenerative medicine. This research was supported by the U.S. Department of Defense Air Force Office of Scientific Research, under award numbers FA9550-20-1-0125 and FA9550-23-1-0601. Story Source: Materials provided by University of Massachusetts Amherst . Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Journal Reference : Cite This Page :Calandra Turkey Challenge donates 800 birds to Rome Rescue MissionSingapore—Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation unit of Meralco., seeks to bolster its baseload portfolio by 1,280 megawatts (MW) with two coal plants awaiting the government’s green light. Coal plants are usually used as baseload, or the minimum power that needs to be injected into the grid at any given time, as they are the technology that can deliver the cheapest power around the clock. MGen’s baseload capacity is currently at 1,395 MW. READ: MGen’s Singapore unit vies for $900-M project In a chat with reporters, Emmanuel Rubio, president of MGen, said he learned the Department of Energy (DOE) was leaning toward giving them certificates of exception from the coal ban. The DOE had imposed a moratorium on new coal plants to control the country’s carbon emissions and support the government’s push to shift to clean energy. In July, the DOE clarified there was no total ban, which meant that existing and operational facilities that have made commitments for expansion may proceed. The group’s proposed coal-fired power plant project in Atimonan, Quezon province, Rubio previously said, was included in a list of projects that have already been “committed,” or projects that are in various stages of development. The project had also secured an environmental compliance certificate for the 1,200-MW project that claims to have low emissions. The Toledo facility, meanwhile, has original construction permits covering two units, with 80 MW each. Currently, it is running at an 82-MW capacity. Toledo Power Corp. is under Global Business Power, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGen. Rubio said the firm was already in talks with potential contractors and equipment suppliers for the planned Atimonan coal plant. “We have two candidates in Atimonan and so far we have one sure candidate for Toledo which was the original supplier, Formosa Heavy Industries,” he said late Tuesday. The official said MGen was likely to invest $1.6 million per MW. Once MGen secures the exception certificates, Rubio hopes to get the board’s go signal to proceed to the next stage, which would cover a feasibility study and engineering works. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . Rubio also noted that banks—including four from the Philippines and two from Indonesia—already showed intent to back the projects.

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NoneDuanesburg seeking to ban battery energy storage systemsKENNEDY: I already know how the hunt for the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin ends... and it makes my blood run cold By KENNEDY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:09 GMT, 6 December 2024 | Updated: 22:23 GMT, 6 December 2024 e-mail 64 View comments The spreading cancer of social-media celebration following the vicious early morning murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson proves that brutal bloodlust runs deep in America. It's not just that this cold-blooded NYC assassination carries all the hallmarks of an addictive true crime saga. With a handsome and mysterious gunman still on the loose, New York's top coppers in chaos and little to no leads after three full days, seething online hatred is filling the vacuum and attempting to justify a sickening act. The first failed attempt on Donald Trump 's life this summer appears to have whetted our collective appetite for the macabre. Now we've bypassed the Polite Period – in which we are at least supposed to pretend to be sympathetic to the victim's family – and headed straight for the comments section to see who can be the crueler ghoul. Thompson – a dad of two – had it coming, these corpulent keyboard thugs yell, pointing to his $10 million pay packet and United's $280 billion yearly revenue as 'proof'. It's not just the armchair abominations. The professional attention shrews – like former Washington Post crackpot Taylor Lorenz – soon crawled to the surface. Loathsome Lorenz appeared to celebrate Thompson's death. 'CEO down,' she raged, later sharing a pic of another insurer boss, as if to say, 'you're next!' I get it, the hatred for the rapacious insurance industry is palpable. It's one of the few things to anger a Midwestern Karen more than politics. And people should be allowed to be actively hopping at Big Health. But gleefully celebrating a man's murder because you're incapable of articulating your resentment is varsity level mass psychosis if I've ever seen it. The spreading cancer of social-media celebration following the vicious early morning murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson proves that brutal bloodlust runs deep in America. (Pictured: The alleged gunman). The only thing more idiotic than cheering for the real-life Purge is treating the alleged gunman like an adorable winner of the Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest. We've woken up in the Joker movie, which, I hate to break it to you, ends badly for everyone. Famished Felon Convicted Epstein madam Ghislaine Maxwell is whining because the cash-strapped Florida lockup where she's rotting can no longer afford her fancy ' vegetarian diet plan'. She was 'left starving' over Thanksgiving , sources told the Mail, adding that conditions are supposedly so bad the roof regularly leaks and there's no money for medicine. Yeah lady, prison sucks. Why do you think Jeffrey Epstein offed himself? Shave it off, Jacob! Perhaps he went from Saltburn to razor burn, because former hot pot of coffee Jacob Elordi showed up at the Marrakech Film Festival looking like a hobo with a full, red beard. Who does he think he is, Prince Harry ? For someone so genetically gifted, he's doing himself a disservice rocking that marmot on his face. Perhaps he went from Saltburn to razor burn, because former hot pot of coffee Jacob Elordi showed up at the Marrakech Film Festival looking like a hobo with a full, red beard. Who does he think he is, Prince Harry? MSNBC meltdown In the wake of the election, it's meltdown over at lefty MSNBC. In fact, there might soon be a wake for the entire network if Comcast spins this loser off to the highest bidder. Anyone got a spare tenner? Elon Musk is threatening to buy it, and lord only knows what would happen then to Rachel Maddow's hefty new $25 million salary – which is actually $5 million lighter than her last contract. There's plenty of blame to go around, and Maddow herself is placing it on morning show turncoats Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for suddenly sucking up to Trump at Mar-a-Lago after months of comparing him to Hitler. They literally brunched at the Eagle's Nest! If this sinking ship didn't have enough pirates, former MSNBC grump (and Maddow mentor) Keith Olbermann has turned on Raging Rachel and slammed her as 'unprincipled'. Man, if they spun the cameras round and started a staff reality show, ratings would be a hit! Grubby Gillian Gillian Anderson has gone from X Files to X-rated with her latest artistic romp: an anthology of anonymized women's sexual fantasies, collected and titled 'Want'. Sounds like faux feminized and overly intellectualized smut destined for the clearance shelves. Though I must confess my want was once to share the same male model as Gillian. Oh wait, that actually happened in the 90s. But, unlike Gillian's sexually suppressed lady whingers, I don't kiss and tell. Gillian Anderson has gone from X Files to X-rated with her latest artistic romp: an anthology of anonymized women's sexual fantasies, collected and titled 'Want'. Still standing Sir Elton John, 77, has revealed that he's now blind in one and worries he won't live long enough to see his young sons get married. The revelation, made in a new documentary, caused his husband David Furnish, 62, to tear up. No doubt he was weighing the sad reality and eventuality of an age-gap relationship. Truth is, old Elton will probably outlive us all. At least his music will. White House Grinch Fresh off pardon-gate , the White House mantel is looking a little bare this year . There used to be stockings hung for each Biden grandchild with such cruel care. You see, only legitimate grandkiddies were represented in Christmases past, with Hunter's bastardess – sired via stripper – denied a festive sock. Sure, her mom worked at a jiggle joint, but she's got just as much Biden blood coursing through her as the rest of the brood and deserved a little public love (if not a future Burisma board seat). Now she'll never get the chance. Share or comment on this article: KENNEDY: I already know how the hunt for the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin ends... and it makes my blood run cold e-mail Add comment

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 in ASML To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in ASML between January 24, 2024 and October 15, 2024 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310) . [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP , a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against ASML Holding N.V. ("ASML" or the "Company") ASML and reminds investors of the January 13, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com . As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) the issues being faced by suppliers, like ASML, in the semiconductor industry were much more severe than Defendants had indicated to investors; (2) the pace of recovery of sales in the semiconductor industry was much slower than Defendants had publicly acknowledged; (3) Defendants had created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to customer demand and anticipated growth, while also downplaying risk from macroeconomic and industry fluctuations, as well as stronger regulations restricting the export of semiconductor technology, including the products that ASML sells; and (4) as a result, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. On October 15, 2024, ASML published earnings for the third quarter of 2024, revealing quarterly bookings of €2.63 billion, a decline of 53% quarter-over-quarter. The Company also announced it expects full year 2025 total net sales to be between €30 billion and €35 billion, with a gross margin between 51% and 53%. On this news, ASML's stock price fell $141.84, or 16.26%, to close $730.43 per share on October 15, 2024, thereby injuring investors. The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not. 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All rights reserved.Liverpool ended a 15-year wait for a win over Real Madrid as goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo put them on the brink of guaranteeing a place in the last 16 with a fifth successive win. They say revenge is a dish best served cold and on a chilly night on Merseyside Liverpool finally got one over on their European nemesis for the first time since 2009, also on this ground, with a deserved 2-0 success. They could even afford the rare sight of Mohamed Salah missing a penalty, moments after Caoimhin Kelleher added another moment to a highlight reel already substantial for a second-choice goalkeeper by saving Kylian Mbappe’s spot-kick. Victory over the 15-time winners has seemed especially long in coming as seven defeats and a draw in the last eight meetings barely tell the whole story after two heartbreaking final losses in 2018 and 2022. And while extending their 100 per cent record to maintain top spot and providing a huge morale boost ahead of Sunday’s visit of Manchester City the result cannot erase the hurt previously inflicted. This injury-ravaged Madrid side still contains two players of their generation in Mbappe and Jude Bellingham but they are currently not the force they were, although you would still not rule them out of being involved in Munich in May such is their pedigree in the competition. But for now the Arne Slot bandwagon rolls on with a remarkable 17th win in 19 matches. For a while it appeared Darwin Nunez, who has been strangely lacking in his traditional catalytic chaos this season, would take centre-stage as he looked up for the challenge in his third successive start. But while the will was there he was all out of luck as in only the fourth minute he saw his shot saved by Thibaut Courtois and only just cleared off the line by Raul Asencio after the ball rebounded back off the defender. That chance had been created deep in Liverpool territory where, much to Anfield’s delight, Salah robbed Mbappe to spring the counter-attack. Nunez then found the Real goalkeeper, man of the match in their 2022 final victory over Liverpool in Paris, in the way of his close-range stab. In between, in typical style, Nunez had gone down in the penalty area after Asencio had raised his hands to the Uruguayan’s throat and then brought one of the loudest cheers of the night by beating Bellingham with a Cruyff turn not far from the Liverpool area. Another huge cheer rang out for the 21-year-old Conor Bradley, whose perfectly timed tackle on the edge of the penalty area dispossessed a charging Mbappe on a one-man counter-attack. Still Liverpool probed for the opener – with a Nunez header across goal too far in front of Diaz, whose header from Mac Allister’s chip was palmed away – and that continued after the break as they sensed Real were there for the taking. It came seven minutes in when Mac Allister collected a pass from Bradley, instructed to play further forward in the second half, and clipped an angled shot through the crowd and past Courtois. Moments later the Argentina international had even more time to pick his spot from the edge of the area but placed his shot wide. But the pivotal moment came in the 61st minute. Andy Robertson needlessly left his trailing leg in the way for Lucas Vazquez to trip over and referee Francois Letexier wasted no time in pointing to the spot. However, Kelleher guessed the right way to deny Mbappe and Anfield exploded again. To be fair to the French official, who had been frustrating Liverpool with his decisions all night, was equally as quick to award Salah a penalty when Ferland Mendy tripped him. Many of the crowd were already cheering as the ball left the Egyptian’s foot but, for once, his aim was off and for a brief moment the ground was swallowed up in a vacuum of disbelieving silence. But it did not last long as Gakpo rose highest to power home Robertson’s cross and Anfield could enjoy some long-awaited payback. The only concern, with City four days away, were late injuries to Bradley and centre-back Ibrahima Konate.

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