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Doha, Qatar’s capital city and main financial hub, saw serious star traffic this week from Hollywood players and world leaders. Heads of state including President Barack Obama , former British prime ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, “Deadpool and Wolverine” star Ryan Reynolds , Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel and host of other bold names hit the Arabian Peninsula for the inaugural Sportico World Summit. The publication hosted an intimate gathering of 75 top creatives, politicians and thinkers to discuss worldwide issues and foster alliances across borders. Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Penske Media Corporation CEO Jay Penske served as hosts. The summit, which will become an annual gathering, is an expansion of Sportico’s U.S. confab on South Carolina’s Kiawah Island, which primarily draws sport franchise owners. Speaking of, the Doha program attracted names like Tottenham Hotspurs chairman Daniel Levy, Ariel Investments Co-CEO Mellody Hobson, Magic Johnson, Eldridge Industries founder and CEO Todd Boehly, actor Omar Sy, FIFA president Gianni Infantino and former Italian PM Matteo Renz. In addition to keynotes and thought leadership, the summit landed a pretty significant cultural moment as well: acclaimed Chinese pianist Lang Lang played a 200-year old Chopin waltz only recently discovered, for a select crowd at the IM Pei-designed Museum of Islamic Art. Recapping his trip to Qatar where Obama made onstage remarks, Reynolds said the event featured “heavy hitters” and that conversation “swung wildly from technology to lower league football to Teletubbies. As expected.” Variety and Sportico are owned by PMC.
Furthermore, emphasizing the importance of rebounding to Liu Chuanxing is essential in enhancing the team's overall performance. Rebounding is a crucial aspect of basketball that often determines the outcome of games. Securing rebounds not only prevents second-chance points for the opposing team but also allows for additional offensive possessions for one's own team. By challenging Liu to be more aggressive on the boards, the head coach is fostering a culture of tenacity and determination within the team, which can have a domino effect on the team's rebounding efforts as a whole.
Syria’s embassy in Lebanon suspended consular services Saturday, a day after two relatives of were arrested at the Beirut airport with allegedly forged passports. Also on Saturday, Lebanese authorities handed over dozens of Syrians — including former officers in the Syrian army under Assad — to the new Syrian authorities after they were caught illegally entering Lebanon, a war monitor and Lebanese officials said. The embassy announced on its Facebook page that consular work was suspended “until further notice” at the order of the Syrian foreign ministry. The announcement did not give a reason for the suspension. Two Lebanese security officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said the suspension was ordered because the at the embassy. Assad’s uncle, Rifaat Assad — who has been indicted in Switzerland on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity — had flown out the day before on his real passport and was not stopped, the officials said. The U.K.-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported Saturday that 70 Syrians, including former army officers, were handed over by a Lebanese security delegation to the security forces of the new Syrian government, led by the former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS. Three Lebanese judicial officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the report. Regional countries have been quick to establish ties with Syria’s new rulers. Delegations of Libyan and Bahraini officials arrived in Damascus on Saturday on official visits. HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has largely succeeded in calming fears within and outside of Syria that his group would unleash collective punishment against communities that supported Assad’s rule or attempt to impose strict Islamic law on the country’s religious minorities. However, in recent days, sporadic clashes have broken out between the HTS-led security forces and pro-Assad armed groups. The country’s new security forces have launched a series of raids targeting officials affiliated with Assad and have set up checkpoints in areas with significant populations of the Alawite religious minority to which the former president belongs to search for weapons. There have also been ongoing tensions and clashes in northeastern Syria between Kurdish-led forces and armed groups backed by Turkey. Many Kurds have viewed the new order in Damascus, which appears to have strengthened Turkey’s hand in Syria, with anxiety. Ankara sees the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces — a key U.S. ally in the fight against the Islamic State group — as an affiliate of its sworn enemy, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, which it classifies as a terrorist organization. The U.S. State Department said Saturday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had spoken with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to “discuss the latest developments in Syria.” “Secretary Blinken emphasized the need to support a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process that upholds human rights and prioritizes an inclusive and representative government,” the statement said, adding that they “also discussed the shared goal of preventing terrorism from endangering the security” of Turkey and Syria. On Saturday, hundreds of protesters convened by Kurdish women’s groups participated in a demonstration in the northeastern city of Hasaka to demand women’s rights in the new Syria. Perishan Ramadan, a participant from Hasaka, said the new government “is worse than Bashar” and that its leaders are Islamist extremists who “don’t accept any role for women.” While the country’s new leaders have not attempted to impose Islamic dress or other conventions, it remains to be seen what role women will have in the new order and whether they will hold political or government positions. “Women must be present in the new constitution for Syria,” said Rihan Loqo, spokeswoman for the Kongra Star women’s organization. “... Women’s rights should not be ignored.” ___Brighton draws 0-0 with Brentford in lackluster Premier League encounterTitle: Controversy Surrounding the Arrest of Male Master's Graduate for Alleged Criminal Activity Raises Questions about Abduction and Illegal Detainment in the Case of Mr. Bu
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Record monthly rainfall in Tairāwhiti was followed by dangerous high wind leaving sections of State Highway 2 impassable. Police urged motorists to avoid SH2 near the Wharerata Rd lookout if possible at 2.15pm today due to high winds knocking trees down and leaving parts of the road impassable at times. “The highway is extremely treacherous,” the local police spokesman said. “We’ve had a lot of near misses on the road today, vehicles with blown tyres and one vehicle that hit a rock that had come down,” he said. “Road crews are working hard to clear the obstructions.” More than a month’s worth of rain fell on Boxing Day in Gisborne in what was a record for the wettest December here since records were taken in 1937. A MetService spokesman told on Friday that the Thursday rainfall pushed the city’s December rainfall total to 206.9mm. The previous record was 204mm set in 1954. Gisborne had the best weather in the country on Christmas Day but a day later was enduring conditions among the worst as a wet deluge arrived from the north, followed by a dose from the south. It resulted in significant rainfall figures for Gisborne city and other areas of Tairāwhiti. Boxing Day rainfall at the airport amounted to 89.4mm. Rainfall levels in the city also forced Gisborne District Council to open the emergency sewer valves at pump stations into the Taruheru and Tūranganui rivers to prevent sewage overflowing into properties. Debris built up again on the city beaches after contractors had these looking good before Christmas after last week’s southerly blast. On Christmas Day, Gisborne’s temperature got up a national high of around 28 degrees beneath beautiful blue skies before the rain came late afternoon-early evening. Gisborne city received substantial falls that caused surface flooding in some streets. The figures from the council website show 74mm in the 24 hours to 11am yesterday and 118mm in the previous seven days in Wheatstone Rd, 75mm and 123mm in the Paraone Rd rain gauge, 65mm and 112min in Stout St. A selection of other 24-hour/7-day falls reported on the website at 11am yesterday were as follows - Mangapoike 104/142; Wharerata 142/195; Waerenga-o-Kuri 60/90; Te Arai 70/122; Mangatu 47/79; Ngatapa 43/74; Maraetaha 68/116; Hikuwai No 4 bridge 93/143; Mangaheia 116/181; Waipaoa at Kanakanaia 42/69; Wharekopae River 39/60; Waikohu River 41/74; Tokomaru Bay 87/137, Panikau Rd 107/180; Ruatōria 57/101; Te Puia 106/167; Poroporo (SH35 bridge) 44/93; Waimata (Monowai) 79/137; Karakatuwhero River 23/77; Ūawa (SH35 bridge); Caesar Road No1 bore 42/95; Puawa 97/174; Tatapouri 78/130; Waimata (Goodwins) 78/141; Matawai 24/51; Waikura Valley 24/105; Wharekahika 20/83. The council reported on Boxing Day the city’s wastewater system was flooded with intense periods of rainfall draining from residential properties. “To prevent sewage from overflowing back into homes and on to roads and causing a significant health risk, we must release the excess water,” the council said in social media. “To do this we opened the emergency sewer valve at Oak St into the Taruheru River and Gladstone Rd Bridge into the Tūranganui River at 1pm that day. “We only open the valves when it was absolutely necessary and only in the areas with issues ... the discharge is highly diluted with rain water, but still poses a health risk.” As is procedure, the council notified the Hauora Tairāwhiti Medical Officer of Health, along with water user and sports groups. Temporary health warning signs were put up. “We advise no swimming, fishing or gathering shellfish in rivers and beaches until at least five days after the valves are closed and warning signs are removed.” As of Friday, the valves remained open. The river flow was strong over Boxing Day and Friday, carrying plenty of woody debris - along with an old and empty dinghy - with build-ups forming against the Gladstone Rd and railway bridges. The region’s state highway network remained open. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advised caution in some areas, particularly at the various roadwork sites across the region. The weather got the better of one of the festive season trips planned for the Gisborne City Vintage Railway steam train WA165 on Friday. “GCVR had to cancel Friday’s excursion due to the weather conditions with predicted winds of up to 90km an hour,” a spokeswoman said. “That was outside safe operating - particularly on the big bridge (Waipaoa). “Anyone who has already purchased tickets from the i-Site will be able to choose from either refund, or ticket exchange for the excursion today (Saturday), or the one of January 2 (subject to availability).” The MetService forecast for Saturday was rain, easing in the afternoon, and southerlies strong at first, gusting up to 90km/h. A strong wind watch was in place. Sunday’s forecast is partly cloudy with the chance of a shower until evening; southerlies easing in the evening. More rain is forecast for Monday and New Year’s Eve. 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Incidents like these serve as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of air travel and the importance of having well-trained crew members and emergency response procedures in place to handle unexpected situations. The quick and coordinated efforts of the flight crew, airport staff, and medical personnel were crucial in ensuring the passenger's safety and well-being during this incident.The premise of "Miaoge" is simple yet profound: through the art of chanting songs, players must unravel mysteries, solve puzzles, and ultimately save the world from impending doom. The game's intricate storyline weaves together elements of folklore, mythology, and magic, inviting players to embark on a journey of discovery and redemption unlike any other.
Lincoln Capital Corp raised its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 44,410 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 422 shares during the period. Amazon.com comprises 3.4% of Lincoln Capital Corp’s holdings, making the stock its 8th largest position. Lincoln Capital Corp’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $8,275,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Joel Isaacson & Co. LLC grew its holdings in Amazon.com by 3.9% in the third quarter. Joel Isaacson & Co. LLC now owns 157,724 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $29,389,000 after purchasing an additional 5,948 shares during the period. Tarbox Family Office Inc. grew its holdings in Amazon.com by 11.5% in the third quarter. Tarbox Family Office Inc. now owns 10,027 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $1,868,000 after purchasing an additional 1,031 shares during the period. Sigma Investment Counselors Inc. grew its holdings in Amazon.com by 0.8% in the third quarter. Sigma Investment Counselors Inc. now owns 79,141 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $14,746,000 after purchasing an additional 636 shares during the period. BayBridge Capital Group LLC grew its holdings in Amazon.com by 51.8% in the third quarter. BayBridge Capital Group LLC now owns 14,368 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $2,677,000 after purchasing an additional 4,905 shares during the period. Finally, Pettinga Financial Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Amazon.com by 4.3% in the third quarter. Pettinga Financial Advisors LLC now owns 5,512 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $1,027,000 after purchasing an additional 225 shares during the period. 72.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Analyst Ratings Changes AMZN has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on Amazon.com from $224.00 to $245.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Maxim Group lifted their price target on Amazon.com from $251.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on Amazon.com from $221.00 to $236.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $236.00 price target (up from $230.00) on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Finally, Piper Sandler lifted their price target on Amazon.com from $215.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, forty-one have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Amazon.com presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $236.20. Amazon.com Stock Up 1.0 % AMZN opened at $207.89 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $194.78 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $186.94. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The company has a market cap of $2.19 trillion, a PE ratio of 44.52, a P/E/G ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.14. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 52 week low of $142.81 and a 52 week high of $215.90. Amazon.com ( NASDAQ:AMZN – Get Free Report ) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The e-commerce giant reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.14 by $0.29. The business had revenue of $158.88 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $157.28 billion. Amazon.com had a return on equity of 22.41% and a net margin of 8.04%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.85 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 5.29 EPS for the current year. Insider Transactions at Amazon.com In related news, CEO Matthew S. Garman sold 15,260 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $200.19, for a total value of $3,054,899.40. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 349,261 shares in the company, valued at $69,918,559.59. This represents a 4.19 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink . Also, SVP David Zapolsky sold 2,190 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $195.00, for a total value of $427,050.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now owns 62,420 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,171,900. This represents a 3.39 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last three months, insiders sold 6,026,683 shares of company stock valued at $1,252,148,795. Corporate insiders own 10.80% of the company’s stock. About Amazon.com ( Free Report ) Amazon.com, Inc engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Echo, Ring, Blink, and eero; and develops and produces media content. See Also Five stocks we like better than Amazon.com Insider Trades May Not Tell You What You Think The Latest 13F Filings Are In: See Where Big Money Is Flowing Investing In Preferred Stock vs. Common Stock 3 Penny Stocks Ready to Break Out in 2025 What is a Bond Market Holiday? How to Invest and Trade FMC, Mosaic, Nutrien: Top Agricultural Stocks With Big Potential Want to see what other hedge funds are holding AMZN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMZN – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Amazon.com Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Amazon.com and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .As the night grows darker and the whispers of concern and curiosity continue to swirl, one can only hope for clarity, understanding, and healing in the days to come. Liu Yuning's hospital visit may have caught the public off guard, but her strength and grace in the face of adversity will undoubtedly inspire and uplift all those who hold her dear.
Some joked that Sony's design team must have taken a bathroom break and found inspiration in an unexpected place. Others praised the bathroom heater manufacturer for inadvertently creating a piece of hardware that could easily be mistaken for a high-tech gaming console. Memes and side-by-side comparisons flooded the internet, with many commenting on the surreal nature of the resemblance.
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As cloud computing continues to play a central role in the digital economy, incidents like the one at the Alibaba data center serve as a wake-up call for companies to prioritize safety and security measures. Investing in fire prevention systems, redundancy protocols, and disaster recovery plans is essential to ensure the resilience and reliability of cloud services.Ukrainian President Zelensky has stated that the number of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the conflict with Russia is far lower than the figure claimed by former US President Trump. This discrepancy in casualty figures has sparked controversy and debate between the Russian and Ukrainian sides, with both parties disputing the accuracy of the data.