24X National Exchange Plans to be the First Exchange to Offer U.S. Equities Trading 23 Hours-Per-Day on Weekdays STAMFORD, Conn. , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Exchange announced today that it has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to operate 24X National Exchange as the first national securities exchange in the U.S. that allows trading of U.S. securities 23 hours each workday. The extended hour trading is subject to Equity Data Plans making changes that would facilitate overnight trading hours and 24X National Exchange making an additional rule filing with the SEC confirming the changes and the Exchange's ability to comply with the Securities Exchange Act. 24X National Exchange will be subject to the SEC's ongoing regulatory oversight and full range of investor protections. The new Exchange will enable retail and institutional customers anywhere in the world to trade in U.S. equities via broker-dealers who are approved members of 24X National Exchange. 24X National Exchange will be launched in two stages. A first stage will open in the second half of 2025, with the Exchange operating from 4:00AM ET to 7:00PM ET on weekdays. The second stage, which will launch once the conditions noted above are met, will offer trading in U.S. equities from 8:00PM ET on Sunday through 7:00PM ET on Friday . A one-hour operational pause will occur during each trading day to accommodate routine software upgrades and functionality testing. 24 Exchange CEO and Founder Dmitri Galinov said: "The SEC's approval of our new exchange is a thrilling development that the 24X Team has been working toward for many years. Traders are most at-risk when the market is closed in their geographic location. 24X National Exchange will seek to alleviate this problem by facilitating around-the-clock U.S. equities trading for broker-dealers and their institutional and retail customers." As the first national securities exchange approved by the SEC to operate 23 hours each weekday, subject to the conditions noted above, 24X National Exchange will initially focus on capturing the expanding demand in the APAC region for overnight liquidity in U.S. equities. The 24X National Exchange will run on a proven, state-of-the-art technology platform provided by MEMX Technologies. The new Exchange's executive team will place a high priority on enhancing client experience through continuous technology innovations and improvements. "With this historic SEC approval in place, we will build and operate a customer-driven Exchange that can rapidly align with market demands and adapt quickly to client feedback," Galinov added. "We look forward to bringing a superior trading experience to global customers. 24X National Exchange will deliver the cost efficiency, speed, resilience, and adaptability that the company's financial institutional customers have long come to expect." 24X National Exchange will close on U.S. market holidays, similar to the schedules maintained by the NYSE and Nasdaq. 24 Exchange through 24X Bermuda Limited, an affiliate of 24X National Exchange, will continue to offer FX NDFs, Swaps and Spot trading to institutional clients. Since its launch in 2019, 24 Exchange's multi-asset offering through a single trading interface has enabled clients to access increased liquidity at lower cost. About 24 Exchange 24 Exchange allows market participants to seamlessly exchange their exposures at the lowest possible cost. 24 Exchange's mission is to enable members to initiate the most cost-effective trades across a growing range of asset classes, 24 hours a day. 24 Exchange lowers the cost of exchanging assets in the global markets while delivering creative and unique workflows catered to each asset class. More information is available at https://24exchange.com/ . Media Contact: Eric Andrus , KARV 24Xmedia@karv.global Phone: +1 (212) 333-0275 View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/24-exchange-receives-sec-approval-of-its-new-national-securities-exchange-24x-national-exchange-302317878.html SOURCE 24 Exchangephmacao 。

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Our sun regularly shoots out solar flares — explosions of light and radiation from its surface — into space . But how about superflares ? These stellar events are thousands of times more powerful than typical solar flares, which can wreak havoc on our power and communication systems. To better understand the superflare risk from the sun, astronomers sought to find how often sun-like stars blast out such potent radiation, and to find an answer they surveyed a whopping 56,000 stars. The results astonished them. "Stars that are similar to our sun generate superflares once per century, which is 30 to 60 times more frequent than previously thought," Valeriy Vasilyev, a stellar activity researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Germany, told Mashable. "We were shocked by the high frequency," he said. Vasilyev is a co-author on the research published in the journal Science . Previous research , for example, found that sun-like stars emit powerful superflares every 3,000 to 6,000 years. To better understand the behavior of sun-like stars, which are relatively stable stars, astronomers used observations captured by NASA 's now-retired Kepler Space Telescope . Kepler was designed to expertly measure stellar brightness as it searched for new planets transiting in front of their distant stars. The astronomers identified 56,450 stars that have sun-like characteristics, and over a four-year period spotted superflares — which show telltale signs of immediate light increases followed by a long tail of decaying light — on 2,527 sun-like stars. From this large number of superflares over a relatively brief time range, they inferred the frequency of how often these stars are blasting out superflares. "We were shocked by the high frequency." The distant stars emitted energies of some 103? to 103? erg ("erg" is a unit of energy measurement), which is greater than any flare ever observed from the sun. Such a superflare packs the energy of roughly 1 trillion hydrogen bombs, Vasilyev said. "We found crazy flaring stars," he marveled. An illustration of a superflare on a distant star. Solar flares explode from our star's surface when potent and changing magnetic fields naturally become tangled. "Like a rubber band that snaps when it is twisted too far, the tangled magnetic fields release energy when they snap," explains the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. "The energy emitted by a solar flare is more than a million times greater than the energy from a volcanic eruption on Earth!" And when solar flares shoot out on the side of the sun facing Earth, it can have consequences — particularly if it's a strong solar flare. Such mighty solar flares are often accompanied with events called " coronal mass ejections ," or CMEs, which are massive ejections of super hot gas (like throwing a chunk of the sun into space). Infamously, in 1989 a potent solar flare-associated CME knocked out power to millions in Québec, Canada. The CME hit Earth's magnetic field on March 12 of that year, and then, wrote NASA astronomer Sten Odenwald, "Just after 2:44 a.m. on March 13, the currents found a weakness in the electrical power grid of Quebec. In less than two minutes, the entire Quebec power grid lost power. During the 12-hour blackout that followed, millions of people suddenly found themselves in dark office buildings and underground pedestrian tunnels, and in stalled elevators." The same solar event fried a $10 million transformer at Salem Nuclear Power Plant in New Jersey. Fortunately, Earth's protective magnetic field and atmosphere shield people from such harmful radiation . But this new research suggests we should be aware of the potential technological impacts from a superflare, which would be significantly more potent than the 1989 event. It remains unknown, however, if the sun has all the requisite properties of these distant sun-like stars that would stoke such relatively frequent solar flares. Superflares don't just pose threats to Earth . They could impact the many planets orbiting other stars, called exoplanets. For instance, Vasilyev wonders what impacts radiation-heavy superflares might have on worlds with protective atmospheres thinner than Earth's. But superflares aren't inherently bad. Conversely, superflares might provide the energetic kick molecules need to form the building blocks of life. Perhaps a lifeless Earth, in its distant past, even benefited from a superflare, or two.We’ve got our Chelsea back – Enzo Maresca loving chants from fans after win

NoneThe Acer Swift 14 AI is the latest laptop to adopt Intel’s new Lunar Lake chips , which promise a serious jump in battery life to combat the reign of the MacBook and the newcomer to the Windows world, the Snapdragon X Elite. Acer has joined in with the Swift 14 AI, a new machine based on Intel’s efficiency-focused Lunar Lake chipset. It matches a reasonable price with exceptional battery life to make for a compelling option. Does that make it one of the best laptops ? Well, the display isn’t as great as some, but if you’re not married to OLED, then you’ll find a lot to like here. Specs and configuration Acer offers two configurations of the Swift 14 AI, both featuring 14.0-inch FHD+ IPS displays. For $1,200, you get an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. For $1,300, there’s a slightly faster Core Ultra 7 258V and 32GB of RAM. That makes the Swift 14 AI a reasonably priced laptop. The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 uses the same Intel chipsets and is more expensive at list, coming in at $1,450 for a slower Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. But, HP often has its laptops on sale, and when configured to Acer’s high-end specs, the OmniBook is slightly more expensive at $1,400 but that includes a higher-resolution 2.8K OLED display. The Asus Zenbook S 14 is another similar machine that’s more expensive at $1,500 also with a 2.8K OLED display. Design The Swift 14 AI manages to straddle the line between today’s more common minimalist designs and something a bit different. It does so through the use of a rounded rear chassis edge and sides that incorporate a curved design. It’s still just a dark gray colorway with minimal bling, so it’s a conservative design. But it manages to stand out a little more than some. The OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 and MacBook Air M3 both have their own attractive styles, and it’s down to personal tastes if the Swift 14 AI manages to be as good-looking. In terms of its build quality, the Swift 14 AI is a mixed bag. It’s made of aluminum, and its bottom chassis and keyboard deck are both solid enough. The lid is a bit flexible, however, something that the MacBook Air M3 shares but the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 does not. It’s fine, but not the best I’ve reviewed lately. In addition, the Swift 14 AI is a little thicker than many recent machines, and much more so than the MacBook Air M3 that’s one of the thinnest laptops ever made. It’s fairly light, and its bezels are reasonably thin so the overall size is competitive. Interestingly, Acer borrowed Lenovo’s reverse notch to house the webcam and other electronics, avoiding Apple’s more controversial display notch. Keyboard and touchpad The Swift 14 AI has a typical island keyboard with slightly small keycaps compared to what I’m used to but great spacing and a standard layout. The switches are light and snappy, and I found the keyboard comfortable while I was typing this review. It’s up there with the best, including Apple’s Magic Keyboard and the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14’s excellent version. The touchpad is reasonably sized, although there’s room on the palm rest for a few more millimeters. It’s mechanical with quiet clicks, but more laptops are including haptic versions that are even quieter and allow clicking along the entire surface. Haptic touchpads, like the excellent versions you’ll find on the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 and Apple’s entire MacBook lineup, provide more customization options and are just a lot more pleasant to use. One unusual feature is an LED symbol in the upper-right quadrant that lights up when Microsoft Copilot AI features are activated. The display is touch-enabled, which is a good thing. Overall, input options are fine. Connectivity and webcam Connectivity is very good, with a mix of Thunderbolt 4 and legacy ports. I’d like to have seen an SD card reader, but that’s my only real complaint. Wireless connectivity is fully up-to-date. The webcam is a 1440p version that has a number of Acer utilities to optimize video and audio quality. There’s a fast neural processing unit (NPU) running at 47 tera operations per second (TOPS), which is more than the 40 TOPS required for Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC initiative. As more AI features roll out, the Swift 14 AI will be ready to run them with sufficient on-device performance and better efficiency. An infrared camera provides support for Windows 11 Hello facial recognition, and it’s reliable and fast. Performance The Intel Lunar Lake line of chipsets is aimed squarely at efficiency, replacing the older Meteor Lake 15-watt Core Ultra S-series chipsets with 17-watt Core Ultra Series 2 chipsets. They’re all 8-core/8-thread parts running at various clock speeds, and they all use the latest Intel Arc integrated graphics. For the Swift 14 AI, that means the Intel Arc 140V that falls somewhere between the previous generation and entry-level discrete graphics. In our benchmarks, the Swift 14 AI is fast enough but not the fastest in its class. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipsets, also aimed at efficiency, are also faster. Apple’s M3 chipset, which will be supplanted by the M4 in the MacBook Air in early 2025, comes in the middle, although its GPU cores are faster than each of the thin-and-light Windows competitors. The Swift 14 AI is fast enough for demanding productivity users, although gamers and creators will want to look elsewhere. Battery life Intel’s Lunar Lake chipsets are aimed at efficiency much more than performance. As we can see, performance is fine but nothing to write home about. But so far, while Lunar Lake laptops still haven’t been generally as efficient overall as Apple’s MacBook lineup, they’re much better than previous Windows laptops. Poor battery life is no longer a reason to skip Windows. The Swift 14 AI was a very strong performer even among their immediate Intel competitors, in spite of having a 65 watt-hour battery that’s no larger than some other machines. In fact, outside of our most demanding Cinebench R24 battery test, the Swift 14 AI is basically as efficient as the MacBook Air M3. It’s a very impressive performance that’s likely aided by the FHD+ IPS display as compared to the OLED display in a few comparison machines. Display and audio The Swift 14 AI’s 14.0-inch 16:10 IPS display runs at FHD+ (1920 x 1200), which isn’t quite as sharp as I like to see in a display this size. It’s probably OK for most people, and it does add the benefit of being more power-efficient than the higher-res OLED displays on many laptops I’ve reviewed lately. Subjectively, the display was bright and colorful and overall a nice enough IPS display. My colorimeter found it to be above-average for IPS technology, which is a good thing because that average is a lot better than it was just a few years ago. The display is bright at 408 nits, way above our baseline of 300 nits that needs to be adjusted upward at some point. Contrast is also excellent at 1,340:1, better than our old standard of 1,000:1. Colors are slightly wider than most IPS displays at 100% of sRGB, 81% of AdobeRGB, and 84% of DCI-P3, compared to most IPS panels that come in at around 75% of both AdobeRGB and DCI-P3. Color accuracy is very good at a DeltaE of 1.35 (anything less than 2.0 is great for productivity use). It’s a good display for most users. It won’t be the best for creative work or HDR video, but for everything else it will be more than suitable. The audio quality is just OK, with two downward-firing speakers. Sound is loud enough and mids and highs are clear, but bass is lacking. You’ll want a good set of headphones or Bluetooth speakers for music and streaming. Is the Acer Swift 14 AI worth it? The Swift 14 AI is a well-built and attractive laptop with good enough performance and a reasonable — but not exceptional — price. Its battery life is the standout feature, with efficiency that’s among the best Windows laptops we’ve tested. However, it owes that battery life at least partially to the IPS display. It’s not a bad screen, but it lacks the sharpness and contrast of modern OLED displays. That’s the one tradeoff to consider, but if battery life is your main concern, the Acer Swift 14 AI is a solid option.

Forging Digital Pathways: The Visionary Work of Bangar Raju Cherukuri in Web Innovation 12-12-2024 08:02 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire Image: https://www.abnewswire.com/uploads/0bc966e7ab8fa37e00e65869a75d7799.png As a Senior .Net Web Developer with several years of experience, Bangar Raju Cherukuri has made a name for himself as a trailblazer in creating public-facing online applications that are highly scalable, high-traffic, and high-performing. He has a broad understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, and his work always shows a strong ability to use cloud services, contemporary frameworks, and web development best practices. In an era defined by digital transformation, Cherukuri exemplifies professionalism, efficiency, and innovation in every project he undertakes. Focused on advancing deep learning, cloud computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and web development, Cherukuri has contributed extensively to academic and professional communities. His work has been featured in reputable journals and conferences, with his academic and professional profiles accessible on platforms such as LinkedIn [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/raju-cherukuri-5610641b/ ], Google Scholar [ https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=amIMrIEAAAAJ&hl=en ], ResearchGate [ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bangar-Raju-Cherukuri ], Academia [ https://independent.academia.edu/RajuCherukuri2 ], SSRN, NPM, and ORCID. Driving Innovation in Web Development Cherukuri's career demonstrates his ability to navigate complex environments, particularly in the public sector. His expertise in technologies such as the .NET ecosystem, Angular, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, and Entity Framework has enabled him to deliver reliable, enterprise-level applications serving thousands of users efficiently and securely. A master of addressing regulatory and compliance challenges, Cherukuri has led initiatives that reduced operational overhead and enhanced user experiences. By transitioning organizations from outdated manual processes to in-house, tailored solutions, he has not only cut costs but also empowered agencies with greater flexibility and control. Transformative Solutions for Complex Challenges Over the years, Cherukuri has conceptualized and implemented applications that automate workflows, streamline approvals, and optimize data submissions. His contributions have revolutionized processes for stakeholders, enabling seamless delivery of critical services. For example: * Empowering Agencies: Cherukuri led projects that transitioned agencies from expensive third-party tools to internally managed platforms. These solutions enhanced transparency and accessibility, saving costs and time. * Data Integration: By implementing robust ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and integrating with cloud services like Azure, Cherukuri ensured data accuracy and efficiency. This resulted in better resource allocation, timely approvals, and seamless workflows. These initiatives highlight Cherukuri's ability to turn technical challenges into opportunities for efficiency and growth. Championing Open-Source and Accessibility Cherukuri's dedication to innovation extends to the broader tech community through his contributions to open-source projects. These libraries, designed primarily for Angular applications, have enhanced usability, security, and accessibility in web development: * ngrj-Multilingual: Simplifies text translation for multilingual Angular apps. * ngx-local-storage-manager: Provides secure, type-safe local and session storage management. * ngx-translatekit: Streamlines internationalization for global audiences. * ngxj-http-cache: Enhances data retrieval performance using IndexedDB. * ngx-angular-a11y: Promotes accessibility compliance through ARIA standards. These libraries, collectively downloaded hundreds of times, reflect Cherukuri's commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering innovation within the development community. Thought Leadership and Peer Recognition Cherukuri is not just a developer but a thought leader and active participant in shaping the future of technology. As a Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow Member of ISCSITR, he contributes to the advancement of industry standards and practices. His role as an industry expert jury member for the 2024 Globee Awards for Technology, where he evaluated over 50 nominations, underscores his credibility and domain expertise. In addition, Cherukuri has reviewed more than 50 research articles, helping uphold high standards in technology research and application. Research Contributions to Emerging Trends Cherukuri has authored impactful publications on cutting-edge topics such as edge computing, federated learning, AI-driven security solutions, and scalable backend architectures. These works, published in journals and presented at prestigious conferences, provide actionable insights into addressing modern technological challenges. From optimizing microservices architectures to implementing serverless computing for scalable solutions, his research bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and practical application, guiding both academics and industry practitioners. Building High-Performing Teams Leadership has been a cornerstone of Cherukuri's career. Whether mentoring junior developers or guiding seasoned professionals, he fosters collaboration and innovation. His leadership style emphasizes clear communication, meticulous planning, and fostering creative problem-solving. Notable accomplishments include implementing strategies to mitigate downtime during high-traffic periods and enhancing user experiences through mobile-friendly management tools. These efforts have resulted in improved efficiency, heightened user trust, and tangible business outcomes. Vision, Mission, and Foundations Cherukuri's educational foundation includes a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a Diploma in Advanced Computing, combining theoretical knowledge with decades of practical expertise. His mission is to develop solutions that embody high standards, innovation, and inclusivity, ultimately shaping a better digital world. Guided by global best practices, he seeks to tackle challenges with creative thinking and groundbreaking strategies. The career of Bangar Raju Cherukuri is a perfect example of how technical prowess, inspirational leadership, and community involvement can coexist together. Cherukuri keeps pushing the boundaries of what is feasible in contemporary web development and digital transformation, from his practical code contributions and architectural designs to his academic writings and leadership in the international technology community. He will continue to be at the vanguard of influencing how technology will develop for governments, corporations, and users worldwide thanks to his unwavering dedication to innovation. Media Contact Company Name: CB Herald Contact Person: Ray Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=forging-digital-pathways-the-visionary-work-of-bangar-raju-cherukuri-in-web-innovation ] Country: United States Website: http://cbherald.com This release was published on openPR.Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline Assessment 2024: Therapies, Clinical Trials, and Market Insights | Genentech, Trevi Therapeutics, Guangdong Hengrui Pharma, Ltd, Bellus Health, Merck 12-12-2024 08:06 PM CET | Health & Medicine Press release from: DelveInsight Business Research (Las Vegas, Nevada, United States) As per DelveInsight's assessment, globally, Chronic Refractory Cough pipeline constitutes 4+ key companies continuously working towards developing 4+ Chronic Refractory Cough treatment therapies, analysis of Clinical Trials, Therapies, Mechanism of Action, Route of Administration, and Developments analyzes DelveInsight. "Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline Insight, 2024" report by DelveInsight outlines comprehensive insights into the present clinical development scenario and growth prospects across the Chronic Refractory Cough Market. The Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline report embraces in-depth commercial and clinical assessment of the pipeline products from the pre-clinical developmental phase to the marketed phase. The report also covers a detailed description of the drug, including the mechanism of action of the drug, clinical studies, NDA approvals (if any), and product development activities comprising the technology, collaborations, mergers acquisition, funding, designations, and other product-related details. Some of the key takeaways from the Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline Report: https://www.delveinsight.com/sample-request/chronic-refractory-cough-pipeline-insight?utm_source=openpr&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=gpr •Companies across the globe are diligently working toward developing novel Chronic Refractory Cough treatment therapies with a considerable amount of success over the years. •Chronic Refractory Cough companies working in the treatment market are Nocion Therapeutics, Genentech, Inc., Trevi Therapeutics, Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Bellus Health Inc, Merck & Co, Kyorin Pharmaceuticals, NeRRe Therapeutics, Bellus Health, GSK, Axalbion, Aldeyra Therapeutics, Genentech, Inc., and others, are developing therapies for the Chronic Refractory Cough treatment •Emerging Chronic Refractory Cough therapies in the different phases of clinical trials are- NOC-100, GDC-6599, Haduvio, HRS-2261, BLU-5937, MK-7264 (gefapixant), Orvepitant Maleate, Camlipixant (BLU-5937), AX-8, ADX-629, GDC-6599, and others are expected to have a significant impact on the Chronic Refractory Cough market in the coming years. •In October 2024, Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRVI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing HaduvioTM (oral nalbuphine ER) for chronic cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and refractory chronic cough (RCC), announced the completion of enrollment for its Phase 2a RCC trial ("RIVER") and anticipates releasing topline results in the first quarter of 2025. •In August 2024, Axalbion, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for cough, announced the dosing of the first patient in the second phase of a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 proof-of-concept clinical trial for AX-8, its lead compound. AX-8 is an oral, highly potent, and selective agonist of the transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8) ion channel. The company has secured additional funding from both existing and new investors to support the trial and prepare for Phase 3 development. •In March 2024, Nocion Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced securing $62 million in Series B funding. The company is developing innovative small molecule, permanently charged sodium channel blockers (CSCBs), known as nocions, which selectively target activated nociceptors to address conditions like cough, itch, and pain. The funds will support the evaluation of their lead program, Taplucanium Dry Powder for Inhalation, in a Phase 2b study for Chronic Cough patients. Chronic Refractory Cough Overview A cough that lasts longer than eight weeks is referred to as chronic, and many individuals with chronic refractory cough have coughs that last considerably longer. Furthermore, the illness is known as chronic refractory cough when the reason of the persistent cough cannot be found or the cough continues even after receiving the best care possible for any related conditions. Get a Free Sample PDF Report to know more about Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline Therapeutic Assessment- https://www.delveinsight.com/report-store/chronic-refractory-cough-pipeline-insight?utm_source=openpr&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=gpr Emerging Chronic Refractory Cough Drugs Under Different Phases of Clinical Development Include: •NOC-100: Nocion Therapeutics •GDC-6599: Genentech, Inc. •Haduvio: Trevi Therapeutics •HRS-2261: Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd •BLU-5937: Bellus Health Inc •MK-7264 (gefapixant): Merck & Co/Kyorin Pharmaceuticals •Orvepitant Maleate: NeRRe Therapeutics •Camlipixant (BLU-5937): Bellus Health/GSK •AX-8: Axalbion •ADX-629: Aldeyra Therapeutics •GDC-6599: Genentech, Inc. Route of Administration Chronic Refractory Cough pipeline report provides the therapeutic assessment of the pipeline drugs by the Route of Administration. Products have been categorized under various ROAs such as •Oral •Intravenous •Subcutaneous •Parenteral •Topical Molecule Type Products have been categorized under various Molecule types such as •Recombinant fusion proteins •Small molecule •Monoclonal antibody •Peptide •Polymer •Gene therapy Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline Therapeutics Assessment •Chronic Refractory Cough Assessment by Product Type •Chronic Refractory Cough By Stage and Product Type •Chronic Refractory Cough Assessment by Route of Administration •Chronic Refractory Cough By Stage and Route of Administration •Chronic Refractory Cough Assessment by Molecule Type •Chronic Refractory Cough by Stage and Molecule Type DelveInsight's Chronic Refractory Cough Report 4+ covers around products under different phases of clinical development like •Late-stage products (Phase III) •Mid-stage products (Phase II) •Early-stage product (Phase I) •Pre-clinical and Discovery stage candidates •Discontinued & Inactive candidates •Route of Administration Further Chronic Refractory Cough product details are provided in the report. Download the Chronic Refractory Cough pipeline report to learn more about the emerging Chronic Refractory Cough therapies https://www.delveinsight.com/sample-request/chronic-refractory-cough-pipeline-insight?utm_source=openpr&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=gpr Some of the key companies in the Chronic Refractory Cough Therapeutics Market include: Key companies developing therapies for Chronic Refractory Cough are - Merck & Co, Kyorin Pharmaceuticals, NeRRe Therapeutics, Bellus Health, Shionogi, Axalbion, Aldeyra Therapeutics and others Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline Analysis: The Chronic Refractory Cough pipeline report provides insights into •The report provides detailed insights about companies that are developing therapies for the treatment of Chronic Refractory Cough with aggregate therapies developed by each company for the same. •It accesses the Different therapeutic candidates segmented into early-stage, mid-stage, and late-stage of development for Chronic Refractory Cough Treatment. •Chronic Refractory Cough key companies are involved in targeted therapeutics development with respective active and inactive (dormant or discontinued) projects. •Chronic Refractory Cough Drugs under development based on the stage of development, route of administration, target receptor, monotherapy or combination therapy, a different mechanism of action, and molecular type. •Detailed analysis of collaborations (company-company collaborations and company-academia collaborations), licensing agreement and financing details for future advancement of the Chronic Refractory Cough market. The report is built using data and information traced from the researcher's proprietary databases, company/university websites, clinical trial registries, conferences, SEC filings, investor presentations, and featured press releases from company/university websites and industry-specific third-party sources, etc. Download Sample PDF Report to know more about Chronic Refractory Cough drugs and therapies https://www.delveinsight.com/sample-request/chronic-refractory-cough-pipeline-insight?utm_source=openpr&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=gpr Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline Market Drivers •Increasing Prevalence of cough, growing demand for treatment for Chronic Refractory Cough are some of the important factors that are fueling the Chronic Refractory Cough Market. Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline Market Barriers •However, lack of awareness, lack of availability of specific biomarkers that are useful for accurate and timely diagnosis and other factors are creating obstacles in the Chronic Refractory Cough Market growth. Scope of Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline Drug Insight •Coverage: Global •Key Chronic Refractory Cough Companies: Nocion Therapeutics, Genentech, Inc., Trevi Therapeutics, Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Bellus Health Inc, Merck & Co, Kyorin Pharmaceuticals, NeRRe Therapeutics, Bellus Health, GSK, Axalbion, Aldeyra Therapeutics, Genentech, Inc., and others •Key Chronic Refractory Cough Therapies: NOC-100, GDC-6599, Haduvio, HRS-2261, BLU-5937, MK-7264 (gefapixant), Orvepitant Maleate, Camlipixant (BLU-5937), AX-8, ADX-629, GDC-6599, and others •Chronic Refractory Cough Therapeutic Assessment: Chronic Refractory Cough current marketed and Chronic Refractory Cough emerging therapies •Chronic Refractory Cough Market Dynamics: Chronic Refractory Cough market drivers and Chronic Refractory Cough market barriers Request for Sample PDF Report for Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline Assessment and clinical trials https://www.delveinsight.com/sample-request/chronic-refractory-cough-pipeline-insight?utm_source=openpr&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=gpr Table of Contents 1. Chronic Refractory Cough Report Introduction 2. Chronic Refractory Cough Executive Summary 3. Chronic Refractory Cough Overview 4. Chronic Refractory Cough- Analytical Perspective In-depth Commercial Assessment 5. Chronic Refractory Cough Pipeline Therapeutics 6. Chronic Refractory Cough Late Stage Products (Phase II/III) 7. Chronic Refractory Cough Mid Stage Products (Phase II) 8. Chronic Refractory Cough Early Stage Products (Phase I) 9. Chronic Refractory Cough Preclinical Stage Products 10. Chronic Refractory Cough Therapeutics Assessment 11. Chronic Refractory Cough Inactive Products 12. Company-University Collaborations (Licensing/Partnering) Analysis 13. Chronic Refractory Cough Key Companies 14. Chronic Refractory Cough Key Products 15. Chronic Refractory Cough Unmet Needs 16 . Chronic Refractory Cough Market Drivers and Barriers 17. Chronic Refractory Cough Future Perspectives and Conclusion 18. Chronic Refractory Cough Analyst Views 19. Appendix 20. 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Global Liveness Detection Software Market Size, Share and Forecast By Key Players-TECH5,Amazon(AWS),BioID Web,FaceTec,IDEMIA 11-25-2024 07:05 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Market Research Intellect Liveness Detection Software Market USA, New Jersey- According to the Market Research Intellect, the global Liveness Detection Software market is projected to grow at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.67% from 2024 to 2031. Starting with a valuation of 7.94 Billion in 2024, the market is expected to reach approximately 18.05 Billion by 2031, driven by factors such as Liveness Detection Software and Liveness Detection Software. This significant growth underscores the expanding demand for Liveness Detection Software across various sectors. The liveness detection software market is experiencing rapid growth due to the increasing need for advanced identity verification solutions across various industries. With the rising adoption of biometric authentication systems, liveness detection software has become essential in preventing spoofing attacks and ensuring secure access. The growing demand for fraud prevention in sectors like banking, financial services, and government is a significant driver. Additionally, the expansion of digital services and remote work environments has heightened the importance of robust identity verification systems. Innovations in artificial intelligence and machine learning are enhancing the effectiveness of liveness detection, further propelling market growth. Emerging economies are witnessing increased adoption due to technological advancements and rising awareness, making this market a focal point for security-conscious industries globally. The dynamics of the liveness detection software market are influenced by technological advancements, cybersecurity needs, and regulatory compliance requirements. Drivers include the increasing reliance on biometric authentication and the rising incidence of identity fraud, pushing organizations to invest in robust security measures. The integration of AI and ML in liveness detection solutions has significantly improved their accuracy and usability. However, challenges such as high implementation costs and concerns about privacy and data security can hinder growth. Opportunities lie in expanding applications across sectors like healthcare, retail, and e-commerce, where secure digital interactions are crucial. Furthermore, evolving regulatory standards for data protection are encouraging organizations to adopt advanced identity verification technologies, bolstering the market's potential. Request PDF Sample Copy of Report: (Including Full TOC, List of Tables & Figures, Chart) @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/download-sample/?rid=10604510&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=049 Key Drivers: The growth of the Liveness Detection Software market is driven by several key factors. Technological advancements in Liveness Detection Software have enabled greater efficiency and enhanced capabilities, spurring adoption across industries. Additionally, the rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions is pushing companies to innovate and adopt greener practices. Expanding applications in sectors like Liveness Detection Software and Liveness Detection Software are further contributing to market demand, as these industries seek advanced solutions to streamline operations and enhance product quality. Favorable government policies and incentives in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific support investment and growth. Moreover, an increasing focus on Liveness Detection Software for improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness is encouraging businesses to embrace new technologies, fostering sustained market expansion. Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a pivotal role in the Liveness Detection Software market, as companies look to expand their capabilities, access new technologies, and strengthen market presence. Leading players engage in strategic acquisitions to consolidate their position and gain a competitive edge. These transactions often facilitate the integration of advanced Liveness Detection Software solutions, helping firms broaden their product portfolios and meet growing customer demands. Additionally, M&A activities support companies in achieving economies of scale and penetrating new regional markets, particularly in high-growth areas like Asia-Pacific. Through such strategic alliances, businesses aim to accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and address evolving market challenges, ultimately driving the overall growth of the Liveness Detection Software market. Get a Discount On The Purchase Of This Report @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/ask-for-discount/?rid=10604510&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=049 The following Key Segments Are Covered in Our Report By Type Facial Fingerprint Voice Other By Application Financial Institutions Government Enterprise Others Major companies in Liveness Detection Software Market are: TECH5,Amazon(AWS),BioID Web,FaceTec,IDEMIA,IDLive,Intellicheck,Ipsidy,NEC NZ,Oz Forensics,Regula,Sumsub,Thales,Veridas,PresentID Global Liveness Detection Software Market -Regional Analysis North America: North America is expected to hold a significant share of the Liveness Detection Software market due to advanced technological infrastructure and the presence of major market players. High demand across sectors like Liveness Detection Software and Liveness Detection Software is driving growth, with the U.S. being a key contributor. Additionally, ongoing investments in R&D and innovation reinforce the region's strong market position. Europe: Europe is projected to experience steady growth, driven by stringent regulatory standards and a rising focus on sustainability in Liveness Detection Software practices. Countries like Germany, France, and the UK are leading due to their advanced industrial base and supportive government policies. The demand for eco-friendly and efficient Liveness Detection Software solutions is expected to continue fostering market expansion. Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region, fueled by rapid industrialization and urbanization. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are driving demand due to expanding consumer bases and increasing investments in infrastructure. The region's robust manufacturing sector and favorable economic policies further enhance growth opportunities in the Liveness Detection Software market. Latin America: Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to show moderate growth in the Liveness Detection Software market. In Latin America, growth is supported by rising industrial activities in countries like Brazil and Mexico. Meanwhile, in the Middle East & Africa, infrastructure development and an increasing focus on innovation in sectors like Liveness Detection Software are key drivers of market expansion. Middle East and Africa: The Middle East and Africa represent emerging markets in the global Liveness Detection Software market, with countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Nigeria showing promising growth potential. Economic diversification efforts, urbanization, and a young population are driving demand for Liveness Detection Software products and services in the region. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What is the current size of the Liveness Detection Software market? Answer: The Liveness Detection Software market was valued at approximately 7.94 Billion in 2024, with projections suggesting it will reach 18.05 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 14.67%. 2. What factors are driving the growth of the Liveness Detection Software market? Answer: The market's expansion is attributed to several factors, including increased demand for Liveness Detection Software, advancements in Liveness Detection Software technology, and the adoption of Liveness Detection Software across various sectors. 3. Which regions are expected to dominate the Liveness Detection Software market? Answer: Regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are anticipated to lead due to the presence of major industry players and growing investments in Liveness Detection Software. 4. Who are the key players in the Liveness Detection Software market? Answer: Prominent companies in the Liveness Detection Software market include Liveness Detection Software, Liveness Detection Software, and Liveness Detection Software, each contributing to market growth through innovations and strategic partnerships. 5. What challenges does the Liveness Detection Software market face? Answer: The market faces challenges such as Liveness Detection Software, regulatory compliance, and competition from alternative solutions. However, ongoing advancements aim to address these issues. 6. What are the future trends in the Liveness Detection Software market? Emerging trends include the integration of Liveness Detection Software technology, sustainability practices, and digital transformation in processes, all expected to shape the market's future. 7. How can businesses benefit from the Liveness Detection Software market? 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OTTAWA—A Liberal promise to dole out $250 cheques to millions of people is now in limbo thanks to two opposition parties who are demanding the money flow to more cash-strapped Canadians. The NDP’s Jagmeet Singh signalled Monday that he wants to see eligibility for the cheques extended beyond working Canadians to include seniors, people with disabilities, those receiving unemployment benefits and anyone — particularly students — who joined the workforce for the first time last year. He wasn’t the only leader to push for more to secure the swift passage of the measure: the Bloc Québécois’ Yves-François Blanchet told reporters in French that those “who have actually worked all their lives” must be included, describing the cash handouts as a crude move to win votes. The demands come as Justin Trudeau’s rivals seek to leverage last week’s unveiling of a multibillion-dollar affordability package for their own political gain. The GST cut would be applied to children’s clothes, toys, diapers and car seats. The Liberals have pledged to introduce a two-month GST cut on a number of grocery and holiday essentials, among other items. They would also send $250 to Canadians who worked in 2023, filed their tax return for that year by the end of 2024, and earned up to $150,000. All told, the measures would cost $6.3 billion. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday justified the measures, in part, as a way to combat what she called a “vibecession,” or the “disconnect” between Canadians’ feelings about the economy and broader, positive economic signals. “Canadians aren’t feeling it, and that is shaping their economic behaviour in ways that are not great for the Canadian economy,” she told reporters. But the Liberals need opposition support to pass the package of pledges — and to pause a that has brought most parliamentary business to a standstill. Singh said Monday he was prepared to back the Trudeau government’s planned GST holiday, after he proposed a more comprehensive version of the tax cut one week earlier. “We want to see the GST holiday happen right away. We know that people are feeling squeezed. They need a break this winter. So let’s pass the GST holiday. And the Liberals need to fix the cheques,” he said. Singh stopped short of stating whether he would block the passage of rebates if the government introduces that portion of the legislation unchanged. But a senior NDP source who spoke to the Star on the condition they not be named said the Liberals won’t be able to force the NDP to back the measure until it meets the party’s expectations. The New Democrats have said they would introduce a so-called “programming” motion to temporarily suspend a Conservative-led effort to stall House of Commons proceedings. Begun in late September, it is a bid to compel the Liberals to release more documents related to a scandal-riddled — and now-defunct — green technology funding agency. The pause would theoretically allow the Liberals’ legislation to be debated and passed in a single day. The NDP source said the party may not even move forward with such a motion until their demands are met, saying “there’s no possibility, really, of this going to a vote until they get that part repaired.” Two senior Liberal sources with knowledge of discussions between the government and the NDP said talks are ongoing and that the GST pause and the $250 payments could be contained in one piece of legislation or two. It could also be separate from other legislation that may come out of the fall economic statement. One insider, on the condition of anonymity, said “it depends on how any agreement comes together, including on who all is included” in the measures. The Conservatives’ filibuster has prevented the Liberals from scheduling the presentation of its economic update, and allowing MPs to vote on the government’s supplementary estimates, which requires parliament’s approval for more than $21 billion in spending on a range of measures. Freeland said Monday that the government is having “energetic conversations” with other parties, but did not say when the legislation to enact the affordability package will be tabled. Trudeau, in a TVA interview in Montreal on Monday, defended the decision to offer GST cuts that he insisted will benefit everyone, and to send $250 cheques to certain Canadians. Trudeau said his government has already done a lot for seniors, listing enhanced old-age payments for those over 75, and the extension of publicly-paid dental care to all seniors. He also said child-care supports have helped families, and noted the government has not extended free dental care to “40-year-old workers” who also didn’t have access to other government supports but will now receive a bit of relief to “help them with ... the cost of living.” The prime minister said Ottawa can afford the measures because Canada’s economic indicators are “hyper-positive” vis-à-vis G7 partners, with Canada having the lowest deficit, and receiving higher direct foreign investment than its peers. But, he added, many Canadians are still feeling squeezed. Both Freeland and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said Monday the one-time, temporary measures will not create any new “structural” deficit, meaning it won’t add year-over-year spending to the annual budget which is already in the red. In a statement to the Star, Freeland’s office said the $250 payments will be “clearly labelled” as the affordability measure they are intended to be, whether delivered via direct deposit or by cheque. It may also go to those whose income comes from working or from investment income, the statement said. “The $250 rebate is for all Canadians who worked in 2023 and earned up to $150,000 in net income. That means revenue from all sources, minus your allowable deductions,” said Freeland spokesperson Katherine Cuplinskas.

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Roivios Initiates Landmark Study to Demonstrate Safety and Efficacy of an Innovative Renal Assist Device for Cardiac Surgery Patients With Kidney Disease NASSAU, Bahamas , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roivios , a pioneering clinical-stage medical device company dedicated to revolutionizing kidney health, proudly announces that its research and development arm, 3ive Labs, has secured approval for an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) from the FDA. This approval paves the way for a pivotal trial of the JuxtaFlow Renal Assist Device (RAD), marking a transformative step forward in enhancing outcomes for cardiac surgery patients with renal insufficiency. The GRADIENT ( G roundbreaking R enal A ssist D evice I ntervening to EN hance cardio T horacic surgery outcomes) trial is designed to address the critical need for renal support among cardiac surgery patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). These patients often face increased risks of postoperative complications, such as worsening renal dysfunction, which can lead to extended ICU stays and increased mortality. "The GRADIENT Trial offers an invaluable opportunity to further explore renal support during cardiac surgery," said Dr. Evelio Rodriguez , a renowned heart surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN , and the National Principal Investigator of the GRADIENT trial. "The JuxtaFlow device offers new hope for some of our most vulnerable patients." JuxtaFlow RAD is an innovative device designed to potentially improve kidney function during times of acute stress. By applying a gentle suction to the kidney's outlet, it aims to enhance blood filtration more efficiently. This groundbreaking approach was recognized with an FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in April. The GRADIENT study will be a prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled, open-label trial that plans to enroll patients with renal insufficiency (eGFR 15-60 ml/min) undergoing elective or urgent cardiac surgery requiring CPB. The study seeks to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the JuxtaFlow RAD to sustain or enhance renal function during and following CPB surgery. "Achieving Breakthrough Device Designation was instrumental in securing IDE approval," noted John Erbey , Chief Executive Officer at Roivios. "This initiative is the culmination of a decade of technological and clinical advancements in addressing kidney disease management challenges. Our ongoing dialogue with the FDA is paving the way for more effective management, empowering patients to thrive. We are eager to commence IDE enrollment and explore the JuxtaFlow RAD's potential to improve surgical outcomes and enhance patient quality of life." For more information about Roivios and the JuxtaFlow Renal Assist Device, please visit Roivios.com . About JuxtaFlow RAD The JuxtaFlow RAD is a pioneering investigational device set to transform kidney support therapy. Acknowledging the harmful effects of fluid accumulation and pressure on the kidneys, Roivios has advanced beyond traditional blood filtration methods that can further stress the kidneys. By applying mild, controlled negative pressure within the kidney's collecting system, the device has the potential to maintain and improve filtration and support recovery. This novel approach holds promise for a compelling value proposition by preserving kidney function and expediting patient recovery, ultimately reducing hospital stays and associated costs. Equipped with a proprietary specialized catheters and pump, the device optimizes kidney function during critical recovery periods, such as post-surgery. Currently, the JuxtaFlow RAD is under investigation and is not available for sale in any geography. About Roivios Roivios is a clinical-stage medical device company committed to pioneering solutions for kidney health. Our lead product, the JuxtaFlow Renal Assist Device (RAD), is designed to preserve kidney function and offer a proactive approach to managing kidney disease. We aim to demonstrate improved renal outcomes, potentially reducing the need for dialysis, and lowering healthcare costs. Holding proprietary patents in key kidney technologies, we aim to revolutionize kidney disease management. With plans to extend its application beyond kidney disease to various medical settings, Roivios is preparing for a transformative U.S. launch, aiming to redefine kidney disease management and improve patient quality of life. Discover more at roivios.com . This release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ significantly. Media Contact : Kelly Krueger , Krueger PR, kelly@kruegerpr.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fda-grants-ide-approval-for-the-pivotal-trial-of-the-juxtaflow-renal-assist-device-rad-302336698.html SOURCE Roivios, ltdPalantir CEO acknowledged that working at the company can feel a bit like a "cult. Employees share a like-minded drive that can occasionally raise eyebrows from those outside, he said. "It's a rare cult with no sex and very little drugs — and we're not poisoning anyone," he joked during an interview with investor Stanley Druckenmiller. Karp spoke about his coming book, " ." Cofounder is an "artist" when it comes to appointing leaders, Karp said, and attracting top engineering talent has always been the company's strong suit. The founding team started by calling their smartest friends, and the talent pool quickly compounded. Early employees tended to be "very high-mission, very high rigor, very low pay, very high-equity — we lived together," Karp said. "It just was a really cool vibe, and there was nothing like it." The company was "hated" by the outside venture capital world, Karp said — but it was a welcome dynamic that reminded him of his childhood. Karp's parents were unusual, but it was a happy home. (He's previously described them as .) And if outsiders considered his parents "freaks," Karp said, that just made them "even happier." Today, Palantirians are "snobby" when it comes to intellect — though not about where they went to school, Karp said. They're also "not convinced by orders." The culture is one of low authority that prizes self-starters. "My success has been getting Palantirians to believe that my ideas are theirs," Karp said, adding that lateral hiring can be difficult at the company, where respect is hard-earned. It's also a relatively small team of 3,600 employees, and Karp doesn't harbor ambitions of massively scaling the head count — thanks in no small part to AI, which has meant "you can power whole industries with 100 people," he said. Palantir did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Palantir has had an explosive year, with its stock up around 350% so far this year. In a recent earnings call, and said its success had silenced longtime critics. Read the original article on

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) resulting from allegations that Light & Wonder may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Light & Wonder securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=29678 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On September 24, 2024, the Las Vegas Review-Journal published an article entitled “Slot manufacturer scores major win against Las Vegas-based rival.” It stated that “Aristocrat Technologies Inc.’s request for a preliminary injunction in its trade-secret and copyright infringement lawsuit against Light & Wonder” had been granted, and that the “order prohibits [Light & Wonder] from the ‘continued or planned sale, leasing, or other commercialization of Dragon Train,’ which Aristocrat claims uses intellectual property developed for its Dragon Link and Lightning Link games.” On this news, the price of Light & Wonder common stock fell 19.49% on September 24, 2024. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.comAPCU/Center Parc Credit Union Joins with MarkIII to Expand Access to Credit for Members

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territories has taken a significant step toward energy sustainability with the launch of a groundbreaking Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure project. Approved by Wiikwemkoong Leadership, this initiative combines cutting-edge technology and renewable energy to benefit the community and environment. In collaboration with Vortex Technology Group and supported by key funding programs, the project includes the installation of Level 2 and Level 3 EV chargers alongside a revolutionary Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS) at the community’s Recreational Complex. The launch event on November 27, 2024, was celebrated by Ogimaah Ominika and Vortex CEO Brian Walters. Ogimaah Ominika remarked, “When private sector companies partner and invest with Indigenous communities, the outcomes benefit technology, the environment, and the people.” The Vortex BESS technology, central to this initiative, offers unique advantages over traditional lithium-ion systems. Utilizing graphene-based, solid-state cells, the batteries are safer, longer-lasting, and faster-charging. They integrate seamlessly with the complex’s rooftop solar array, enabling EV charging and critical power supplies even during outages. This innovative design reflects Wiikwemkoong’s commitment to green energy and resilience. The project has been made possible through partnerships and funding from the IESO Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP), NRCAN’s ZEVIP program, and in-kind contributions from Vortex. The IESP has supported over 170 Indigenous communities with $74 million since its inception, funding initiatives in renewable energy, storage systems, and microgrid development.The program underscores the role of Indigenous leadership in driving Ontario’s energy transition. Brian Walters highlighted, “This installation showcases how our technology can enhance EV charging and emergency power systems, reinforcing Wiikwemkoong’s leadership in sustainable innovation.” The project is more than infrastructure—it’s a vision for the future. The 24/7 accessible chargers will attract visitors to explore Wiikwemkoong’s cultural and ecological offerings while supporting a shift to cleaner transportation. By commissioning the chargers in mid-2025, the community will further its goals of environmental stewardship and energy independence. Wiikwemkoong’s initiative sets a national example, blending green innovation with cultural leadership to create lasting benefits for its people and the planet. -30- No media for this storyApiaries abuzz over ruling against widening cross-border trade in live honeybees

Forge Institute Launches Phoenix Xcelerator to Scale Growth of Defense Tech StartupsElon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, has seen his fortune soar to an unprecedented $347.8 billion following a dramatic post-election rally in Tesla’s share price. The surge, reported by the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, surpasses Musk’s previous net worth record of $340 billion set in November 2021, further placing his position atop the billionaire rankings. Tesla’s stock has been on an upswing since the November 5 election, gaining 40% amid investor optimism about Musk’s perceived influence in the incoming Trump administration. Related Stories Jeff Bezos’ ex wife, MacKenzie Scott sells $8B in Amazon shares for charitable causes Bernard Arnault sues Elon Musk’s X over alleged unpaid content use Shares climbed 3.8% on Friday alone, reflecting market expectations that regulatory rollbacks could benefit Tesla and its ecosystem of innovative ventures. As Tesla’s largest shareholder, Musk’s wealth has increased by $83 billion in less than three weeks, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Musk’s alignment with President-elect Donald Trump has amplified his visibility and influence. Alongside entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk is set to oversee the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) an initiative named after the popular cryptocurrency. The appointment signals Musk’s growing integration into political and economic policymaking under the Trump administration. Beyond Tesla, Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, saw its valuation more than double this week, reaching $50 billion after a significant funding round. This milestone reflects the broader market confidence in Musk’s diversified portfolio, which spans sectors from space exploration to social media. Musk’s financial ascent further widens the gap between himself and his peers. He now holds a commanding $100 billion lead over Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, and an $80 billion edge over Larry Ellison, the Oracle chairman. Ellison, the world’s second-richest individual, has a net worth of $235 billion. The billionaire rankings, often characterized by rapid shifts, now firmly favour Musk as his ventures dominate industries ranging from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and aerospace. While Tesla and SpaceX remain the cornerstone of his wealth, his stakes in Neuralink, X (formerly Twitter), and the Boring Company continue to bolster his influence in emerging technologies. Musk’s extraordinary financial trajectory shows his company’s moving role in driving technological innovation and market dynamics. With Tesla benefitting from bullish sentiment and xAI’s valuation surging, analysts suggest his wealth could scale even greater heights. As markets adjust to the Trump administration’s policy priorities, Musk’s fortunes appear poised for continued growth. This remarkable financial windfall highlights the symbiotic relationship between Musk’s business acumen and evolving political landscapes, solidifying his standing as the face of 21st-century innovation and wealth.NEW YORK (AP) — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple’s Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos — have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January. “The first term, everybody was fighting me,” Trump said in remarks at Mar-a-Lago . “In this term, everybody wants to be my friend.” Tech companies and leaders have now poured millions into his inauguration fund, a sharp increase — in most cases — from past pledges to incoming presidents. But what does the tech industry expect to gain out of their renewed relationships with Trump? A clue to what the industry is looking for came just days before the election when Microsoft executives — who’ve largely tried to show a neutral or bipartisan stance — joined with a close Trump ally, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, to publish a blog post outlining their approach to artificial intelligence policy. “Regulation should be implemented only if its benefits outweigh its costs,” said the document signed by Andreessen, his business partner Ben Horowitz, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and the company’s president, Brad Smith. They also urged the government to back off on any attempt to strengthen copyright laws that would make it harder for companies to use publicly available data to train their AI systems. And they said, “the government should examine its procurement practices to enable more startups to sell technology to the government.” Trump has pledged to rescind President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order, which sought to protect people’s rights and safety without stifling innovation. He hasn’t specified what he would do in its place, but his campaign said AI development should be “rooted in Free Speech and Human Flourishing.” Trump’s choice to head the Interior Department, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, has spoken openly about the need to boost electricity production to meet increased demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. “The AI battle affects everything from defense to healthcare to education to productivity as a country,′′ Burgum said on Nov. 15, referring to artificial intelligence. “And the AI that’s coming in the next 18 months is going to be revolutionary. So there’s just a sense of urgency and a sense of understanding in the Trump administration′′ to address it. Demand for data centers ballooned in recent years due to the rapid growth of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, and local governments are competing for lucrative deals with big tech companies. But as data centers begin to consume more resources, some residents are pushing back against the world’s most powerful corporations over concerns about the economic, social and environmental health of their communities. “Maybe Big Tech should buy a copy of ‘The Art of The Deal’ to figure out how to best negotiate with this administration,” suggested Paul Swanson, an antitrust attorney for the law firm Holland & Hart. “I won’t be surprised if they find ways to reach some accommodations and we end up seeing more negotiated resolutions and consent decrees.” Although federal regulators began cracking down on Google and Facebook during Trump’s first term as president — and flourished under Biden — most experts expect his second administration to ease up on antitrust enforcement and be more receptive to business mergers. Google may benefit from Trump’s return after he made comments on the campaign trail suggesting a breakup of the company isn’t in the U.S. national interest, after a judge declared its search engine an illegal monopoly . But recent nominations put forward by his transition team have favored those who have been critical of Big Tech companies, suggesting Google won’t be entirely off the hook. Cook’s notoriously rocky relationship with the EU can be traced back to a 2016 ruling from Brussels in a tax case targeting Apple. Cook slammed the bloc’s order for Apple to pay back up to $13.7 billion in Irish back taxes as “total political crap.” Trump, then in his first term as president, piled on, referring to the European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, who was spearheading a campaign on special tax deals and a crackdown on Big Tech companies, as the “tax lady” who “really hates the U.S.” Brussels was eventually vindicated after the bloc’s top court rejected Apple’s appeal this year, though it didn’t stop Cook from calling Trump to complain, Trump recounted in a podcast in October. Trump hosted Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly. Neither Apple nor the Trump transition team has commented on the nature of their discussions. Altman , Amazon and Meta all pledged to donate $1 million each to Trump’s inaugural fund. During his first term, Trump criticized Amazon and railed against the political coverage at The Washington Post, which billionaire Bezos owns. Meanwhile, Bezos had criticized some of Trump’s past rhetoric. In 2019, Amazon also argued in a court case that Trump’s bias against the company harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract. More recently, Bezos has struck a more conciliatory tone. He recently said at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit in New York that he was “optimistic” about Trump’s second term, while also endorsing president-elect’s plans to cut regulations. The donation from Meta came just weeks after Zuckerberg met with Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago. During the 2024 campaign, Zuckerberg did not endorse a candidate for president, but voiced a more positive stance toward Trump. Earlier this year, he praised Trump’s response to his first assassination attempt. Still, Trump in recent months had continued to attack Zuckerberg publicly. And Altman, who is in a legal dispute with AI rival Elon Musk, has said he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence in the incoming administration. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging that the maker of ChatGPT betrayed its founding aims of benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) was down 31-30 when it sent long kicker Ethan Moczulski out for a desperation 58-yard field goal with 14 seconds to go. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano then called for a timeout right before Moczulski’s attempt was wide left and about 15 yards short. After the missed field goal was waved off by the timeout, Illinois coach Bret Bielema sent his offense back on the field. Altmyer hit Bryant on an in cut on the left side at the 22, and he continued across the field and scored untouched in a game that featured three lead changes in the final 3:07. Rutgers (6-5, 3-5) gave up a safety on the final kickoff return, throwing a ball out of bounds in the end zone as players passed it around hoping for a miracle touchdown. Altmyer was 12-of-26 passing for 249 yards and two touchdowns. Bryant finished with seven receptions for 197 yards. Altmeyer put Illinois in front with a 30-yard TD run with 3:07 to go. He passed to Josh McCray on the 2-point conversion, making it 30-24. Rutgers responded with a 10-play, 65-yard drive. Athan Kaliakmanis had a 15-yard run on fourth down. He passed to running back Kyle Manangai for a 13-yard TD with 1:08 remaining. Illinois then drove 75 yards in eight plays for the unexpected win. Kaliakmanis was 18 for 36 for 174 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 13 carries for 84 yards and two TDs. Monangai had a career-high 28 carries for 122 yards. Kaliakmanis found Ian Strong for a 2-yard touchdown in the final seconds of the first half, and he scored on a 1-yard run to lift Rutgers to a 24-15 lead early in the fourth quarter. Illinois responded with Aidan Laughery’s 8-yard TD run, setting up the roller-coaster finish. The start of the second half was delayed because of a scrum between the teams. There were no punches thrown and the officials called penalties on both schools. Monangai’s day Monangai become the third player in Rutgers history to rush for 3,000 yards when he picked up 4 on a third-and-1 carry early in the second quarter. The defending conference rushing champion joins Ray Rice and Terrell Willis in hitting the mark. The takeaway Illinois: The great finish keeps the Illini in line for its first nine-win season since 2007 and a prestigious bowl game this season. Rutgers: The Scarlet Knights were seconds away from their first in-conference three-game win streak since joining the Big Ten in 2014. Up next Illinois: At Northwestern next Saturday. Rutgers: At Michigan State next Saturday. ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll Copyright 2024 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Opinion: A To-Do List for Higher Education in 2025Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Brittany Mahomes/Instagram ' son wasn't feeling the holiday cheer when he posed for some photos with Santa Claus! On Friday, Dec. 6, the Kansas City Current co-owner, 29, shared a snapshot on her Instagram Stories from after her son 's encounter with Santa. While Bronze, 2, was smiling in the post-Santa snap, his mom joked that the same could not be said for his actual holiday photo shoot. "Of course he was smiley and in a great mood once he wasn't close to Santa 😂," wrote Brittany, who shares Bronze and 3-year-old daughter with husband . Brittany Mahomes/Instagram Related: The image showed Bronze sitting up straight in a folding chair with a smile on his face, while wearing a flannel hoodie and cargo pants. Brittany later shared a follow-up photo of Bronze in the same position. "A perfect picture of how the Santa pictures did not go...😂," she wrote over the second pic. Brittany Mahomes/Instagram Related: While Bronze may not have been thrilled about his photo session with Santa, he and his family have been enjoying the holiday season together. On Nov. 20, Brittany shared an adorable clip of with orange lollipop ornaments. She also teased that her home would be getting decked out with some other festive decor, writing over the photo, "Trees are going up!! 😍." Bronze could also be seen in additional snaps helping his family decorate, as he held up a gold ribbon roll in front of a Christmas tree. Brittany Mahomes/Instagram Two days after Bronze on Nov. 28, his family celebrated him with a special arcade party, which his mom documented on her Instagram Stories. Brittany, who is pregnant and expecting with her NFL star husband, 29, gave fans an inside look at the birthday bash, posting snaps of her son's Mickey Mouse-themed balloons, his “Mahomes” jersey shirt with a “2” on the back and a claw game that Bronze played with his dad. Read the original article on

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OTTAWA - The federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a “vibecession” that has gripped Canadians, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last week that starting Dec. 14 the goods and services tax will be taken off a slew of items for two months to help with the affordability crunch. In a news conference on Monday, Freeland said there’s a disconnect between recent good news on inflation and interest rates and how Canadians are feeling about the economy, something she said is being referred to as a “vibecession.” The tax cut is meant to help bridge that gap and stimulate consumer spending, she said. “One of the positive impacts of this measure is to help Canadians get past that vibecession because how Canadians feel really does have a real economic impact,” Freeland said. The tax break will apply to a number of items including children’s clothing and shoes, toys, diapers, restaurant meals and beer and wine. It also applies to Christmas trees — both natural and artificial — along with a variety of snack foods and beverages, and video game consoles. The federal government also plans to send $250 cheques in the spring to Canadians who were working in 2023 and earned up to $150,000. Those who weren’t working last year, including retirees and Canadians on social assistance, will not receive cheques, fuelling criticism from opposition parties. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said on Monday that his party would only support the rebate cheques if the draft legislation is expanded to include seniors. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also wants the rebate cheques to be expanded to include retirees, people receiving disability assistance and students. Trudeau acknowledged last week that even though inflation is down and interest rates are falling, Canadians are still feeling the bite from higher prices. And while the government can’t help with prices at the checkout counter, it said it can put more money in people’s pockets. The GST break and cash gifts are estimated to cost the federal government $6.3 billion. Many economists have been critical of the measures, arguing there are better ways to use that money to help stimulate economic growth and productivity. Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, who was an economics professor at Laval University before running for federal office, addressed those critiques on Monday by pointing out that the measures are only temporary. “We need to distinguish between structural and temporary measures. This is a temporary measure which acknowledges that despite all of the wonderful economic news that my colleagues, economists are correct to spread, the average Canadian, doesn’t yet feel that good news,” Duclos said. BMO, which upgrades its economic growth forecast due to these measures, estimates the stimulus amounts to 0.3 per cent of GDP. “That is hefty. But, it will do little to change economic behaviour, or even touch the aforementioned issues of productivity and affordability in comparison to, say, something like permanent income tax reductions,” wrote BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic in a report. “In fact, when set against an incoming U.S. administration that is gearing up for a significant pro-growth policy push, it seems like energy would be better spent on measures with a more lasting impact.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 25, 2024. - With files from David Baxter.

Pokémon as a franchise has been around for more than 25 years, and in that time we've seen hundreds of characters introduced across the games, anime, manga, movies, and even the trading card game. While there are plenty of no-name carbon copy trainers and NPCs scattered throughout Pokémon, the characters that are part of the story tend to be wildly varied, with no two major characters being all that alike. You've got the eclectic cowboy gym leader Clay from the Unova region, the flamboyant gym leader-turned-champion Wallace, the Twitch streamer gym leader Iono, and so many more. What's largely lacking among these major characters, though, is LGBT+ representation. In recent years, The Pokémon Company has made some efforts to be a little more LGBT-friendly – the decision to let either gender player character in Scarlet and Violet wear any clothes, accessories, and hairstyles is a welcome move – but actual canon LGBT+ characters are few and far between. It might surprise you to learn, though, that there are actually a few canon LGBT+ Pokémon characters, and a few more that are heavily implied but not outright confirmed — yet, at least. Some characters are better than others, but the franchise has actually had LGBT+ characters for almost as long as it's been around. Pokémon's first foray into LGBT+ representation was all the way back in 1999, with the release of a manga called How I Became a Pokémon Card. This series featured largely standalone stories with each chapter, each designed to expand upon the artwork of a specific Pokémon card. The 38th and final chapter of How I Became a Pokémon Card introduced a character called Akari, a trans boy who longed to be a cool trainer. He begged his mom to get him a cool Pokémon to have as his first partner – his friend Akira bagged himself a Scyther – but his mom thought that a cute Pokémon like Pikachu was a better choice. Akari is actually handled surprisingly well, given it's Pokémon in Japan in the 90s — not typically a great combination for LGBT+ representation. There are small hints at the struggles he faces as a trans boy, along with some much more overt issues, like being forced to wear a skirt in middle school. Akari wasn't featured in anything else beyond that one chapter of a Japan-exclusive manga, and that's a bit of a bummer, given it's handled as well as it is. The next canon LGBT+ character wouldn't come for another decade and change, and if you weren't paying attention, you might have missed them altogether. There's a random Beauty Nova in Pokémon X and Y who has the following line when defeated: "A mere half year ago I was a Black Belt! Quite the transformation, wouldn't you say?" On its face, this probably doesn't seem particularly indicative of LGBT+ representation, but reading between the lines makes things much more interesting. The Black Belt class in Pokémon X and Y – and most other games in which they appear – is exclusively masculine-presenting. There are no Black Belt trainers that are women, and likewise, there are no Beauty Nova trainers that are men. The logical conclusion, then, is that this character once presented as a man – a Black Belt – and now presents as a woman. If that's not enough to convince you, though, we should look at the Japanese text for the same character. Here it is, as translated by Legends of Localization : "I was a Karate King just half a year ago; the power of medical science is awesome, wouldn't you say?!" The explicit mention of medical science makes clear that this isn't just a change in careers, it's a change in gender identity as a whole. It's a small detail for a minor character, and one that was made more ambiguous in the localization process, but it's definitely there, and it's definitely real. The most recent canon LGBT+ representation in Pokémon comes from a bit of an unlikely source: Pokémon Go. And it's not in the form of some random NPC either — the Team Mystic team leader Blanche, who roughly a third of players interact with every day in the game, is explicitly non-binary. There's a swathe of evidence for this, too. No piece of official English media has ever used gendered pronouns for the character — every single one either refers to Blanche directly by name, or uses they/them pronouns. Languages that are inherently gendered, like Spanish and French, use feminine prose when referring to Blanche, but it's worth noting that in many of those languages, it's common for non-binary people to use feminine-gendered language as the default, in lieu of other options. Japanese is not a particularly gendered language at all, so Blanche's (along with every other character's) pronouns are largely not used there, but German is a gendered language, and the German version of Pokémon Go, as well as social media accounts, have made concerted efforts to use non-gendered language when referring to them, after initially using feminine language. Blanche actually shares this trait with Rhi, a member of the GO Ultra Recon Squad, who typically resides in Ultra Space. Rhi is referred to explicitly with they/them pronouns in English, though in an opposite situation to Blanche, they're typically referred to using masculine pronouns in heavily gendered languages. These three – or four, if you count Rhi – characters are, so far, the only canon LGBT+ characters confirmed so far, but that doesn't mean they're the only ones in the franchise. There have been hints here and there in Pokémon Masters, for example, that Steven and Wallace might be in some kind of romantic relationship. A Valentine's Day update added new dialogue where they express affection for each other, and Barry stops short of saying the two are romantically involved, but it's certainly implied, nonetheless. The franchise's latest anime series, Pokémon Horizons, similarly hints at the potential for queer romance. Many fans have interpreted Murdock – the Brave Olivine's chef – and his history with another man named Mitchell as potentially romantic. Similarly, in a more recent episode, ship mechanic Orla said some very interesting things towards Poké Ball craftswoman Karnathat certainly seemed to have some level of romance behind them. None of these are outright confirmed, of course, but the sexualities and gender expressions of most characters in most media rarely is. More explicit LGBT+ representation in Pokémon would be a massive win for the franchise, and I'd absolutely love to see gay and lesbian couples represented in some way, in much the same way that straight relationships are shown. Whether or not that will happen anytime soon is anyone's guess, but as time marches on, so too does social progress, and it's really only a matter of time before we see real representation front and center.

Strengthening Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's dispute resolution councils is crucial to enhancing their ability to serve communities in a timely and cost-effective manner in resolving disputes and reducing the burden on formal courts while fostering social harmony at the grassroots level. This was suggested during a consultative workshop on Saturday to strengthen Dispute Resolution Councils (DRC) in the Mardan Division. The Peace and Justice Network (PJN) organised the workshop in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police. The workshop was attended by DRC representatives from Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda and Swabi at the Police Lines in Mardan. The activity was held through the EU-funded "Deliver Justice Project" aimed at making justice more accessible and inclusive in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The DRCs are an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum established under the KP Police Act 2017, and provide alternative dispute resolution services at the police station, subdivision, and district level. As a statutory forum, the DRC provides services to the masses at the grassroots level, enabling citizens to benefit from out-of-court services for dispute resolution. During the opening session of the workshop, Mardan District Police Officer (DPO) Zahboor Babar Afridi emphasised the importance of DRCs, highlighting their operational framework and the positive impact they have in resolving community disputes effectively. Some Observations On The Chinese Model: Effective VS Acceptable Government He also appreciated the efforts of UNDP Pakistan and the Peace and Justice Network for organising the workshop. During the session, District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Zeb Khan highlighted the critical role ADR and DRCs play in addressing count pendency and supporting speedy justice. UNDP Pakistan Rule of Law Programme's Rule of Law and Justice Reforms Specialist Caitlin Chittenden and PJN CEO Syed Raza Ali highlighted that the strengthening of DRCs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was crucial to enhancing their ability to serve communities effectively in resolving disputes. They stressed that by addressing existing gaps — such as inadequate resources, limited training for members, lack of inclusivity, and insufficient public awareness — DRCs can become more efficient, accessible, and responsive to community needs. Strengthened DRCs not only provide timely and cost-effective justice but also play a vital role in reducing the burden on formal courts and fostering social harmony at the grassroots level. The workshop brought together key stakeholders, including law enforcement officials, community leaders, members of the judiciary, civil society representatives, and members of DRCs from across the Mardan Division. Salma Zeb, a legal aid and ADR Officer in the Rule of Law Programme of UNDP, highlighted the importance of a gender-responsive DRC system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and making it more inclusive. Headquarters SP Rizwan Habib highlighted the importance of enhancing the effectiveness of DRCs by addressing legislative and policy gaps to ensure their decisions are more binding and enforceable. He also emphasised the need for gender-sensitive training to make DRCs more inclusive and responsive to the needs of all community members. Pakistan’s Palestine Resolution And Responsibility DRC members showcased their progress thus far, their challenges, how they overcame them, and recommendations to strengthen the forums. The workshop also reviewed the ADR member selection criteria, the code of conduct and ethics for the DRCs and the actual rules for DRCs. The importance of raising public awareness about the functioning of DRCs was also emphasised to ensure that more people are informed about their services so that they can access them effectively. The workshop featured panel discussions, led by legal and ADR experts who underscored the importance of community-based dispute resolution mechanisms in reducing case backlogs and fostering trust. Participants engaged in group discussions to identify challenges facing DRCs, such as resource constraints, capacity gaps, and awareness issues, and proposed practical solutions. Special emphasis was placed on equipping DRC members with mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to address community disputes more effectively. The workshop concluded with actionable recommendations, including conducting regular training for DRC members to enhance their skills and knowledge, increasing public awareness of the role and benefits of DRCs, establishing mechanisms to monitor the performance and transparency of DRC operations and encouraging greater inclusion of women and minority representatives in the DRC framework.FCTA approves N995m for 1,000 laptops in FCT schools

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Former prime minister Elisabeth Borne was named as Education Minister in the reshuffle. Gerald Darmanin, who served as Interior Minister between July 2020 and September 2024 under three prime ministers, returns as Justice Minister. Bruno Retailleau, a conservative who has vowed to crack down on illegal immigration, retains his post as Interior Minister. Rachida Dati keeps the culture portfolio while Jean-Noel Barrot and Sebastien Lecornu maintain their jobs leading the foreign affairs and defence ministries respectively. The composition of the cabinet was unveiled just before 7pm following a frantic weekend of negotiations. Xavier Bertrand, who had been offered the Justice Ministry, stated that he would not join Bayrou's government, because it had been formed with the approval of Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN). Bayrou drafted Manuel Valls back into government as minister for overseas territories. The 62-year-old served as prime minister under President François Hollande between April 2014 and December 2016. His first assignment will be to implement a recovery programme for Mayotte which was devastated after Cyclone Chido swept through the Indian Ocean archipelago on 14 December. At least 35 people have been confirmed dead and more than 2,500 injured. The death toll is expected to rise due to the number of undocumented migrants in Mayotte. Other appointments include Éric Lombard as Minister of the Economy and François Rebsamen as minister in charge of decentralisation. Repeated delays The Elysee presidential palace said on Monday morning the new cabinet would not be announced before 6pm Paris time due to the day of mourning in France for the victims in Mayotte. Macron returns to political uncertainty after Mayotte, East Africa visit Bayrou , 73, who heads the liberal Democratic Movement (MoDem) party, promised to present a government last week. But his delay reflected the chaos swirling over the French body politic since President Emmanuel Macron called snap elections last summer. The move backfired spectacularly. No party or alliance secured a majority. After weeks of bickering and manoeuvring, Macron named former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier prime minister on 5 September 2024. His reign ended ignominiously earlier in December when the far right and left joined forces to oust him and furnish him with the infamy of being the premier with the shortest tenure since the start of the Fifth Republic in 1958. French lawmakers oust Prime Minister Barnier after just three months in office Macron appointed Bayrou on 13 December, hoping that his new administration would be presented before Christmas". "The length of this auditioning process ... is unbearable," far-right National Rally lawmaker Jean-Philippe Tanguy told French broadcaster BFMTV-RMC. Bayrou says he wants to make sure his government can pass a budget for next year. But many commentators predict his premiership will rival Barnier for rapidity: many of the names adorning his cabinet featured in the past two governments that failed. Outgoing French government to present 'special' budget to avoid shutdown (with newswires)Why Nigerians Are Yet To Start Enjoying New, Reduced Petrol Price – Fuel MarketersBen Stokes to undergo hamstring surgery as England captain ruled out for three months

As Premier Doug Ford vows to alleviate Toronto’s infamous traffic congestion, his government’s designs for Ontario Place would add to the problem. That’s the conclusion of a new report from the city of Toronto that examined the projected traffic impacts of the Ontario PC plan to redevelop the lakeside waterpark . The report from city transportation staff noted that the $2.2-billion revamp — consisting of the Therme spa, expanded Live Nation concert venue, new public spaces and a mainland pavilion for Ontario Science Centre programming — will convert the Ontario Place site into a year-round destination. By 2032, the redevelopment is projected to increase traffic volumes on Lake Shore Boulevard West by up to 27 per cent in the morning rush, 23 per cent in the evening rush and as much as 40 per cent during major events like Toronto FC games and the Canadian National Exhibition, according to the report. That would add about 1 to 2 minutes to vehicle travel times on Lake Shore between British Columbia Road and Strachan Avenue during typical weekday or weekend peak periods, the city estimated. During major events, trips would take about 5 to 6.5 minutes longer. The projections, which were based on a previous analysis performed for Infrastructure Ontario by LEA Consulting Ltd., take into account other factors that could affect traffic, such as development applications, corridor growth, new pedestrian promenades, and planned transit improvements in the Ontario Line, Lake Shore West GO upgrades and SmartTrack stations. Ford’s government has signalled that reducing gridlock in Ontario’s biggest city is among its top priorities. In July it announced $73 million to speed up lane-reducing construction on the Gardiner Expressway one year early, and last month it took the extraordinary step of passing legislation that will allow it to remove bike lanes it claims are causing congestion on major Toronto thoroughfares. Asked whether the province was concerned the Ontario Place redevelopment could undermine those traffic-fighting efforts, Ash Milton, press secretary for Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma, said in an email that the government “is ensuring that Ontario Place and the surrounding area will be served by numerous transport options, including the Ontario Line, which is part of the largest subway expansion in Canadian history.” “We will keep ensuring that residents and businesses in Toronto have the transport options they need as the population continues to grow,” Milton said. But Norm Di Pasquale, co-chair of Ontario Place for All , an advocacy group that opposes the province’s plan, said the report shows the Ontario Place plan would cause “an intense amount of traffic in downtown.” The premier “is manifesting the exact thing that he is saying he is trying to avoid,” argued Di Pasquale. He said that the Ford government’s intention to build 2,500 parking spaces near the Therme spa and relocate the Ontario Science Centre from Flemingdon Park would be major drivers of the worsening congestion. Di Pasquale, whose group has previously criticized the redevelopment over its cost to taxpayers and impact on public space, said the traffic data is further evidence that “this is ultimately the wrong site for both the mega spa and the Ontario Science Centre.” City staff produced the traffic analysis in response to a motion from Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina—Fort York) at June’s council meeting. It’s clear the transportation impacts of the province’s proposal “had not been properly considered,” Malik said in a statement Monday, and the new report shows “it will have significant impacts on an already busy corridor,” as well as on congested areas like Liberty Village. She said the Therme development does “not belong on our waterfront.” The report will be debated at Toronto and East York Community Council on Jan. 14, and is scheduled to go to city council the following month.On Nov. 7, the South China Morning Post reported an uproar following a social media post depicting a small child urinating on a table full of food. The baby's mother captured the moment on video when her child sprayed the breakfast table with urine, then proudly revealed that the family had continued to eat the food. The Beijing mom commented that they "rarely put disposable diapers on him ... We do not cover it because it is better not to interrupt the child while he is urinating." ** ** **AP News Summary at 2:12 p.m. ESTAlmost 200 people were rescued after a metal support structure on a ski resort gondola in Colorado cracked, reports say. The gondola at Winter Park Resort shut down after detecting “ a significant malfunction ” around 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, several news outlets reported. About 174 skiers and snowboarders were trapped on the gondola for roughly five hours while ski patrol lowered them 30 to 50 feet to the ground via ropes, KDVR reported. During that time, photos began circulating on social media showing a huge crack in a metal support structure on one of the towers. “Rough situation for everyone,” someone wrote with a photo they posted of the crack on Reddit. Winter Park Resort spokesperson Jen Miller told Sky-Hi News the crack was “ the source of the malfunction .” “We’re not sure why the part failed and are investigating that,” she told the outlet. Miller and the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board did not immediately respond to McClatchy News’ request for information on Dec. 23. Another person posted a video of ski patrol setting up a rope system for those inside a gondola to lower safely to the ground . A post shared by SnowGlobe (@mynameislennon) “Never seen this before,” Lennon Sarfati said in the caption on the post. Evacuating the gondola called for ski patrol members “climbing the gondola towers, shimmying down the cable, entering the car from the top and using a rope system to lower passengers to a team on the ground,” The Denver Post reported. There were no injuries reported during the evacuation, the outlet reported. Winter Park is about a 70-mile drive west from Denver.

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Bears keep GM Ryan Poles in driver's seat for coaching searchPresident Joe Biden —AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and issue a categorical pardon for his son, Hunter, just weeks before his scheduled sentencing on gun and tax convictions was a surprise that wasn’t all that surprising. Not to those who had witnessed the president’s shared anguish over his two sons after the boys survived a car crash that killed Biden’s first wife and a daughter more than a half-century ago. Or to those who heard the president regularly lament the death of his older son, Beau, from cancer or voice concerns—largely in private—about Hunter’s sobriety and health after years of deep addiction. But by choosing to put his family first, the 82-year-old president—who had pledged to restore a fractured public’s trust in the nation’s institutions and respect for the rule of law—has raised new questions about his already teetering legacy. READ: Biden’s legacy in ruins after Trump triumph “This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation,” Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis wrote in a post on X. He added that while he could sympathize with Hunter Biden’s struggles, “no one is above the law, not a President and not a President’s son.” Biden aides and allies had been resigned to the prospect of the president using his extraordinary power in the waning days of his presidency to ensure his son wouldn’t see time behind bars, especially after Donald Trump ’s win. The president’s supporters have long viewed Biden’s commitment to his family as an asset overall, even if Hunter’s personal conduct and tangled business dealings were seen as a persistent liability. But the pardon comes as Biden has become increasingly isolated since the loss to Trump by Vice President Kamala Harris, who jumped in to the race after the president’s catastrophic debate against Trump in June forced his exit from the election. He is still struggling to resolve thorny foreign policy issues in the Middle East and Europe. And he must reckon with his decision to seek reelection despite his advanced age, which helped return the Oval Office to Trump, a man he had warned time and again was a threat to democratic norms. Trump has gleefully planned to undo Biden’s signature achievements on climate change and reverse the Democrat’s efforts to reinvigorate the country’s alliances, all while standing poised to take credit for a strengthening economy and billions in infrastructure investments that are in the pipeline for the coming years. And now, Biden has handed the Republican a pretext to carry through with sweeping plans to upend the Department of Justice as the Republican vows to seek retribution against supposed adversaries. “This pardon is just deflating for those of us who’ve been out there for a few years yelling about what a threat Trump is,” Republican Joe Walsh, a vocal Trump critic, said on MSNBC. “‘Nobody’s above the law,’ we’ve been screaming. Well, Joe Biden just made clear his son Hunter is above the law.” Jean-Pierre said Monday from Air Force One that the president wrestled with the decision but ultimately felt his son’s case had been tainted by politics, though she tried to thread the needle — insisting he had faith in the Justice Department. “He believes in the justice system, but he also believes that politics infected the process and led to a miscarriage of justice,” she said. But Trump has already made very clear his intent to disrupt federal law enforcement with his initial nomination of outspoken critics like former Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general and Kash Patel to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray, who nominally still has more than two years left in his term. (Gaetz ended up quickly withdrawing his name amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.) Reacting to the pardon, Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement: “That system of justice must be fixed and due process must be restored for all Americans, which is exactly what President Trump will do as he returns to the White House with an overwhelming mandate from the American people.” In a social media post, the president-elect himself called the pardon “such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice.” “Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years?” Trump asked. He was referring to those convicted in the violent Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol by his supporters aiming to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. Biden and his spokespeople had repeatedly and flatly ruled out the president granting his son a pardon. In June, Biden told reporters as his son faced trial in the Delaware gun case, “I abide by the jury decision. I will do that and I will not pardon him.” In July, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters: “It’s still a no. It will be a no. It is a no. And I don’t have anything else to add. Will he pardon his son? No.” In November, days after Trump’s victory, Jean-Pierre reiterated that message: “Our answer stands, which is no.” Neither Biden nor the White House explained the shift in the president’s thinking, and it was his broken promise as much as his act of clemency that was a lightning rod. He is hardly the first president to pardon a family member or friend entangled in political dealings. Bill Clinton pardoned his brother Roger for drug charges after he had served his sentence roughly a decade earlier. In his final weeks in office, Trump pardoned Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in law, Jared Kushner, as well as multiple allies convicted in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Yet Biden held himself up as placing his respect for the American judicial system and rule of law over his own personal concerns—trying to draw a deliberate contrast with Trump, who tested the bounds of his authority like few predecessors. Inside the White House, the timing of the pardon was surprising to some who believed Biden would put it off as long as possible, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter. It came just after Biden spent extended time over the past week with Hunter and other family members on Nantucket in Massachusetts, a family tradition for Thanksgiving. “I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice – and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further,” Biden said in a statement announcing the pardon. Some in the administration have privately expressed anguish that the substance of Biden’s statement, including his claim of an unfair politically-tinged prosecution of his son resembled complaints Trump — who faced now-abandoned indictments over his role in trying to subvert the 2020 election — has been making for years about the Justice Department. Biden said the charges in his son’s cases “came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election.” Many legal experts agreed that the charges against the younger Biden were somewhat unusual, but the facts of the offenses were hardly in dispute, as Hunter wrote about his gun purchase while addicted to illegal drugs in his memoir and ultimately pleaded guilty to the tax charges. The pardon too was unusual, coming before Hunter Biden was even sentenced and covering not just the gun and tax offenses against his son, but also anything else he might have done going back to the start of 2014. It’s a move that could limit the ability of the Trump Justice Department to investigate the younger Biden’s unsavory foreign business dealings, or to find new ground on which to bring criminal charges related to that time period. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. 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As part of the upcoming Trump administration, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have unveiled their vision for the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), a newly created advisory board aimed at streamlining federal spending and bureaucracy. With lofty goals of cutting $500 billion annually, and Musk claiming potential cuts of up to $2 trillion, the initiative has sparked a mix of curiosity, skepticism, and controversy. An ambitious mission DOGE is set to focus on dismantling government bureaucracy, slashing excessive regulations, and restructuring federal agencies. In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal , Musk and Ramaswamy outlined a three-pronged approach: regulatory rescissions, administrative reductions, and cost-saving measures. They emphasized targeting expenditures deemed unauthorized by Congress or misaligned with legislative intent. Musk aims to reduce discretionary spending significantly, proposing cuts to entities like the Corporation for Public Broadcasting ($535 million annually), international grants ($1.5 billion), and progressive organizations such as Planned Parenthood ($300 million). “We must streamline government to align with congressional priorities while fostering efficiency,” Musk and Ramaswamy wrote. The scale of the challenge Critics argue that the $2 trillion reduction Musk envisions is impractical, given that most federal spending is mandatory, tied to programs like Social Security, Medicare, and defense. While targeting unauthorized expenditures, DOGE avoids mentioning larger areas like veterans’ health care or opioid treatment programs, which also fall under expired congressional authorizations. Historically, attempts to overhaul government spending, such as President Ronald Reagan’s Grace Commission in the 1980s, have yielded limited results. Experts question whether DOGE will face similar challenges. Conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas The advisory board’s mandate to address inefficiencies has raised ethical concerns, particularly given Musk’s businesses. Regulatory agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, which oversee Tesla and SpaceX, are among those reportedly targeted for restructuring under DOGE’s vision. Critics worry this could create conflicts of interest, undermining public trust in the initiative. The Musk-Bezos rivalry Further complicating Musk’s role are his claims about rival billionaire Jeff Bezos, who allegedly advised people to sell Tesla stock, believing Trump’s election victory would harm Musk’s businesses. Bezos has denied these assertions, calling them baseless. This rivalry, already marked by their competition in the private space race, adds another layer of intrigue to Musk’s political involvement. Public reactions and political implications DOGE has drawn praise from fiscal conservatives eager to see government spending curtailed. However, progressives and some experts have expressed concern over its feasibility and the potential for hasty cuts to vital programs. Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the initiative’s lack of clarity and questioned the authority of Musk and Ramaswamy to implement such sweeping changes. Despite the backlash, Musk remains confident, calling DOGE “a necessary step toward a more efficient government.” President-elect Trump has also expressed his support, emphasizing Musk’s innovative approach as key to his administration’s goals. While DOGE reflects the unconventional nature of Trump’s cabinet picks, it raises significant questions about practicality, ethics, and authority. As Musk and Ramaswamy push forward with their ambitious agenda, the initiative will serve as a litmus test for the Trump administration’s ability to reshape federal governance. (Sources: Forbes, Wall Street Journal, CBS News)QLD News Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. All talk, little action. The criticism of Queensland’s response to youth crime can be neatly summarised – but is it fair? In April 2024 then Premier Steven Miles confirmed veteran police officer Steve Gollschewski had been officially appointed commissioner. In August 2024 he made another promise by fast-tracking the appointment of a dedicated cross-border commissioner to help police operations between Queensland and NSW. However with David Crisafulli’s LNP sweeping to power in October, tough new “adult crime, adult time” laws came into effect – dividing opinion immediately . From pledges to clamp down on offenders to vows to listen to communities, here is the timeline of promises on how to solve one of Queensland’s biggest riddles. What needs to be done about youth crime? Vote below and join the conversation >>> ‘Help develop a whole-of-community response to these issues’ Reinforcements were sent from Townsville in September 2015 to help Mount Isa police rein in youth gangs terrorising the northwest Queensland city. The surge in youth crime caught the attention of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who said it was “disturbing” to see children participating in destructive and anti-social behaviour . “The Police Minister has asked the QPS to work with the State Member and the Mayor to help develop a whole-of-community response to these issues,” she said. “Police already conduct proactive patrols across Mount Isa and do not hesitate to take enforcement action against anyone, no matter their age, being violent or destructive. “But it’s not just about police on the beat – that’s why Mount Isa police are heavily involved in their community.” ‘Committed to addressing crime and the causes of crime’ Townsville officials in May 2016 said soaring youth crime rates proved the city was Queensland’s ­“unofficial crime capital”. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk insisted she was committed to addressing crime , but offered no solutions to Townsville’s crime crisis. Instead, a spokesman for Ms Palaszczuk said creating jobs was a priority of the State Government. A Townsville Youth Crime Community Forum from 2016. “My Government is committed to addressing crime and the causes of crime,” the Premier said. “Importantly, we are working to create new jobs and opportunities for people to get into work through programs like Skilling Queenslanders for Work.” ‘There’s no point making decisions behind a desk in Brisbane’ The mayor of troubled Cape York community Aurukun in May 2016 urged parents to “do their duty” and keep their children in line. The comments came as Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk landed in Aurukun to meet with community leaders, police and elders in the strife-torn Cape York community. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk speaks to community members during an urgent crisis meeting in Aurukun in 2016. Ms Palaszczuk said a solution to the ongoing education impasse in Aurukun needed to be found collectively with the community. “There’s no point making decisions behind a desk in Brisbane ... we need to hear from you first-hand.” ‘For too long it’s been in the too-hard basket – not anymore’ Cleveland Youth Detention Centre was mooted to hold 17-year-old offenders within a year with concerns being raised about the impact of the move on younger inmates. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced her government would push to have all 17-year-olds out of adult prisons within 12 months through new legislation. “For too long it’s been in the too-hard basket. Not anymore,” she said. “The issues involved in treating 17-year-olds involved in serious and often violent crimes as young people in our youth justice system and not as adults are complex, which is why we must tackle them through a whole of government process.” ‘Magistrates will be applying penalties that fit the crime’ Some of the state’s worst young criminals in January 2017 faced a specialist High Risk Youth Court as the State Government tried to drive down youth crime rates. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said its sentencing options would ensure they give back to the community. “The court will deal with young repeat offenders, who will see the same magistrate each time they go before the court,” she said. “Magistrates will be applying penalties that fit the crime. “Where a young person has committed property damage, the magistrate will be able to consider an order where the offender must help fix the damage they caused. “It is important that young offenders are held to account for their behaviour.” ‘We’re going to get it right’ The State Government said in August 2018 it delayed the rollout of five youth bail houses across Queensland in order to get the controversial model “right” first. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the decision to delay the rollout was not because the houses didn’t work. “We’re going to get it right. You don’t just put them all out at once. You actually make sure you get the model right, that the support services are right,” she said. “At the end of the day we want to make sure that young people get employment.” ‘I’m more than happy to ask the Education Minister to look into that’ Burdekin MP Dale Last in November 2018 claimed a terrifying ordeal teachers on Palm Island faced was proof the State Government needed to be tougher on youth crime. Mr Last asked, without notice, whether Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk would support the LNP’s policy to reintroduce breach of bail as an offence for juveniles. In 2015, the Palaszczuk Government removed breach of bail offences for youth after it had been introduced under the LNP’s Campbell Newman. A Townsville Bulletin cartoon on youth crime. The Premier said she would “look at the issues” but laughed off any suggestion about adopting the LNP’s policy. “I’m more than happy to ask the Education Minister to look into that and get back to the House,” Ms Palaszczuk said. Mr Last was critical of Ms Palaszczuk’s response, stating youth crime on Palm Island wasn’t a laughing matter. ‘Where are the parents?’ Under-fire State Government Ministers insisted in February 2020 they were working to clamp down on out-of-control youth crime as furious Gold Coasters said they had had a gutful. The Palaszczuk Government was under increased pressure to deal with the Gold Coast’s ‘Kindergarten crooks’. All Queensland daily newspapers tried to get the message across in recent years. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who was on the Gold Coast at the time, said “where are the parents?” “What is that young person doing out? Why is a 12 year-old out and not at home,” she said yesterday. “There has been parental responsibility here as well. If the parents cannot look after their children then we can get support services in or someone else who can.” ‘Criminals, especially young ones, should fear the law’ The State Government vowed to crack down on youth crime, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk acknowledging deep community anger on the issue. Declaring that criminals should “fear the law”, Ms Palaszczuk announced a five-point plan that included a “blitz on bail” and targeted, on-country rehabilitation for indigenous youths. “We acknowledge that local communities and their families have concerns about youth crime,” the Premier said. “Where there is crime there must be punishment. Criminals – especially young ones – should fear the law. It has to be crystal clear to everybody community safety comes first.” A week later she announced a crime action committee would be established in Ipswich “as soon as possible” as part of the State Government’s crack down on youth crime. “Criminals, especially young ones, should fear the law,” she said. “It has to be crystal clear to everybody community safety comes first.” ‘I want to know why the courts allowed this young man out on bail’ Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said she wanted answers following the tragic death of a Brisbane couple. The tragic death of Kate Leadbetter and Matty Field, after they were hit by an allegedly stolen vehicle while out walking , ignited the debate on bail laws. Matty Field and Kate Leadbetter were killed by an out-of-control car when walking their dog at Alexandra Hills. “I want to know why the courts allowed this young man out on bail,” Ms Palaszczuk said. “There will be a full coronial inquiry and this young man is now on murder charges, there will be a full court case and there will be a thorough police investigation,” she said. “If there’s anything more we can do to strengthen our laws, we absolutely will.” ‘The community will be able to feel safer’ Hi-tech drones were planned to be used by police to help tackle youth crime, it was revealed in February 2022. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the new helicopters and drones represented a significant capability increase for police while further protecting the community. Youth crime has been a big issue for Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. Picture: NcaNewsWire/Glenn Campbell “The community will be able to feel safer knowing police have these new, state-of-the-art resources,” she said. “It also adds a valuable additional level of security for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.” ‘Community safety has to come first here’ Queensland’s youth crime laws were set to be among some of the toughest in Australia under comprehensive reforms in the wake of Emma Lovell’s alleged stabbing murder, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk promised. Ms Lovell, 41, was allegedly murdered while defending her North Lakes home from teenage home invaders on the evening of December 26, 2022. Ms Palaszczuk also announced increased penalties for criminals who “boast” about crimes on social media along with $9.8 million of funding to “fast track sentencing”. “These are tough measures, they will be put in place,” Ms Palaszczuk said. “Community safety has to come first here, we stand with the Lovell family and the community.” “ ... Crime, especially youth crime, is a complex issue but community safety must come first.” Ms Palaszczuk said some people weren’t going to like her changes. ‘We need to see more police patrols out there’ Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk in January declared legislation to address the youth crime crisis will be her government’s priority for 2023. “We’re going to be introducing very strong legislation – that legislation is being drafted, some preliminary consultation has already started,” she said on her first day back at work. “People have a right to feel safe in their streets and in their neighbourhoods ... we need to see more police patrols out there.” ‘We absolutely take community safety very, very seriously’ The state’s youth crime epidemic was laid bare in April 2024 as a new report revealed the number of young criminals in Queensland jumped 5.2 per cent to 11,191 offenders, with 11 of those charged with murder. It came as Premier Steven Miles confirmed veteran police officer Steve Gollschewski had been officially appointed commissioner. “It is to keep our communities safer, and make sure that they feel safe,” Mr Gollschewski said when asked what his priority was. Mr Miles said the new data pointed to the turning of a corner on crime rates, describing the 2023-24 figures as promising. “I assure all Queenslanders that we absolutely take community safety very, very seriously,” he said. Opposition Leader David Crisafulli seized on the report and slammed the government for losing control of the youth crime crisis. ‘We absolutely take community safety very, very seriously’ Young criminals running rampant through a small Queensland border town were getting away with their crimes by crossing the border to exploit the loophole of being in another police jurisdiction. It was reported in August 2024 that the southern border town of Goondiwindi had seen escalating crime, with rates of car thefts and break-ins surging. Fed-up residents said the offenders were getting away with their crimes by crossing over the border into the New South Wales police jurisdiction to avoid being dealt with by Queensland officers. Premier Steven Miles fast-tracked the appointment to Goondiwindi of a dedicated cross-border commissioner to help police operations between Queensland and NSW. Read more ‘Torture, child abuse’: Youth crime laws slammed “Adult crime, adult time” laws would wreak havoc on courts and prisons, target the most vulnerable children and make Queensland less safe, experts claimed in December 2024. Legal and child safety stakeholders lined up to criticise the government’s flagship election commitment during a rushed parliamentary committee hearing. The inquiry became tense when Sisters Inside programs director Zofia Wasiak, in her opening statement, accused the government of dredging up failed law-and-order policies due to its “love affair” with locking up kids. It prompted government chair Marty Hunt to hit back at her “rather offensive” evidence. Read more Originally published as Qld‘s broken youth crime promises over the years Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories QLD News Check your email: Warning as ‘local’ scams $40k from Brisbane family A Brisbane family have issued a warning after losing their $40,000 house deposit to a “local” scammer who hacked into an email thread between them and their lawyer. 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NoneJimmy Carter, the United States’ longest-lived president, was never afraid of speaking his mind. Forthright and fearless, the Nobel Prize winner took pot-shots at former prime minister Tony Blair and ex-US president George W Bush among others. His death came after repeated bouts of illness in which images of the increasingly frail former president failed to erase memories of his fierce spirit. Democrat James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr swept to power in 1977 with his Trust Me campaign helping to beat Republican president Gerald Ford. Serving as 39th US president from 1977 to 1981, he sought to make government “competent and compassionate” but was ousted by the unstoppable Hollywood appeal of a certain Ronald Reagan. A skilled sportsman, Mr Carter left his home of Plains, Georgia, to join the US Navy, returning later to run his family’s peanut business. A stint in the Georgia senate lit the touchpaper on his political career and he rose to the top of the Democratic movement. But he will also be remembered for a bizarre encounter with a deeply disgruntled opponent. The president was enjoying a relaxing fishing trip near his home town in 1979 when his craft was attacked by a furious swamp rabbit which reportedly swam up to the boat hissing wildly. The press had a field day, with one paper bearing the headline President Attacked By Rabbit. Away from encounters with belligerent bunnies, Mr Carter’s willingness to address politically uncomfortable topics did not diminish with age. He recently said that he would be willing to travel to North Korea for peace talks on behalf of US President Donald Trump. He also famously mounted a ferocious and personal attack on Tony Blair over the Iraq war, weeks before the prime minister left office in June 2007. Mr Carter, who had already denounced George W Bush’s presidency as “the worst in history”, used an interview on BBC radio to condemn Mr Blair for his tight relations with Mr Bush, particularly concerning the Iraq War. Asked how he would characterise Mr Blair’s relationship with Mr Bush, Mr Carter replied: “Abominable. Loyal, blind, apparently subservient. “I think that the almost undeviating support by Great Britain for the ill-advised policies of President Bush in Iraq have been a major tragedy for the world.” Mr Carter was also voluble over the Rhodesia crisis, which was about to end during his presidency. His support for Robert Mugabe at the time generated widespread criticism. He was said to have ignored the warnings of many prominent Zimbabweans, black and white, about what sort of leader Mugabe would be. This was seen by Mr Carter’s critics as “deserving a prominent place among the outrages of the Carter years”. Mr Carter has since said he and his administration had spent more effort and worry on Rhodesia than on the Middle East. He admitted he had supported two revolutionaries in Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo, and with hindsight said later that Mugabe had been “a good leader gone bad”, having at first been “a very enlightened president”. One US commentator wrote: “History will not look kindly on those in the West who insisted on bringing the avowed Marxist Mugabe into the government. “In particular, the Jimmy Carter foreign policy... bears some responsibility for the fate of a small African country with scant connection to American national interests.” In recent years Mr Carter developed a reputation as an international peace negotiator. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his commitment to finding peaceful solutions to international conflicts, his work with human rights and democracy initiatives, and his promotion of economic and social programmes. Mr Carter was dispatched to North Korea in August 2008 to secure the release of US citizen Aijalon Mahli Gomes, who had been sentenced to eight years of hard labour after being found guilty of illegally entering North Korea. He successfully secured the release of Mr Gomes. In 2010 he returned to the White House to greet President Barack Obama and discuss international affairs amid rising tensions on the Korean peninsula. Proving politics runs in the family, in 2013 his grandson Jason, a state senator, announced his bid to become governor in Georgia, where his famous grandfather governed before becoming president. He eventually lost to incumbent Republican Nathan Deal. Fears that Mr Carter’s health was deteriorating were sparked in 2015 when he cut short an election observation visit in Guyana because he was “not feeling well”. It would have been Mr Carter’s 39th trip to personally observe an international election. Three months later, on August 12, he revealed he had cancer which had been diagnosed after he underwent surgery to remove a small mass in his liver. Mr Obama was among the well-wishers hoping for Mr Carter’s full recovery after it was confirmed the cancer had spread widely. Melanoma had been found in his brain and liver, and Mr Carter underwent immunotherapy and radiation therapy, before announcing in March the following year that he no longer needed any treatment. In 2017, Mr Carter was taken to hospital as a precaution, after he became dehydrated at a home-building project in Canada. He was admitted to hospital on multiple occasions in 2019 having had a series of falls, suffering a brain bleed and a broken pelvis, as well as a stint to be treated for a urinary tract infection. Mr Carter spent much of the coronavirus pandemic largely at his home in Georgia, and did not attend Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration in 2021, but extended his “best wishes”. 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Rupee tumbles 3% in 2024; turbulence to ebb in slow motion in next year PTI Updated: December 29th, 2024, 17:01 IST in Business , Feature 0 Pic- IANS Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share on Linkedin Mumbai: The Indian rupee tumbled 3 per cent in 2024 as concerns over slower economic growth and the green buck’s global strength weighed, but it was among the least volatile currencies in the world and the headwinds may be less intense in the coming year. Rupee settled at new lows as the year closed as dollar’s resurgence weighed on emerging-market currencies. Also Read Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms climbs Rs 86,847.88 cr; HDFC Bank, RIL biggest gainers 56 mins ago Horoscope December 29: Forecast for all zodiac signs from Aries to Pisces 9 hours ago The action-packed 2024 continued to impact the rupee’s exchange rate against major currencies throughout, with a series of geopolitical events ranging from the Russia-Ukraine war and crisis in the Middle East to trade disruptions in the Red Sea and elections across several major economies. Global factors, including measures taken by major central banks, have hit not only the rupee-dollar dynamics but also disrupted the exchange rates of currencies across all emerging economies. In fact, the rupee’s fall with respect to the dollar has been less than its depreciation in terms of other currencies. And it has ended up with gains compared to euro and the Japanese yen. Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) ex-governor Shaktikanta Das also said in the central bank’s December bi-monthly monetary policy that the Indian rupee has remained less volatile compared to its peers in emerging markets. Yet, the RBI has been more active in its efforts towards stabilising the rupee-dollar rate, thanks to increased demand for the greenback due to India’s dependence on oil imports and the widening trade deficit. “RBI was also seen intervening actively in NDF (non-deliverable forward) markets to prevent sharp depreciation of the rupee,” said Naveen Mathur, Director – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. This was evident in foreign exchange reserves, which declined from the record high of USD 704.89 billion in late September to USD to USD 644.39 billion as of December 20, 2024, the lowest level in nearly six months. The foreign currency assets also include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. India’s external challenges intensified as China’s GDP growth slowed to 4.8 per cent, reducing demand for Indian exports. Besides, supply chain disruptions due to tensions in the Middle East and escalated crisis in the Red Sea hit the trade balance of several countries, including India. The RBI’s log of the daily exchange rate movement of rupee versus major currencies showed the domestic unit has depreciated against the greenback by almost 3 per cent from 83.19 level on January 1 to 85.59 on December 27 this year, with a record decline of Re 2 in the past two months. It breached the crucial 84 level on October 10, surpassed Rs 85-a-dollar mark on December 19 and even touched the life-time low of 85.80 during intra-day December 27, recording the steepest single-day fall in nearly two years. However, the local unit has witnessed a gain of 8.7 per cent against yen rising from the rate of Rs 58.99 per 100 yen on January 1 to Rs 54.26 on December 27. And the gain was even increased to almost 9 per cent since September 17, when the rate hit the peak of Rs 59.63 per 100 units of the Japanese currency. Similarly, in terms of euro, the rupee registered a gain of over 5 per cent since its lowest level of Rs 93.75 a euro on August 27 to Rs 89.11 on December 27. Experts attributed the trend to the unprecedented rise in dollar strength due to improved macroeconomic factors in the US, which prompted the Federal Reserve to move slower towards easing monetary policy, and the outcome of the Presidential election in the world’s largest economy. President-elect Donald Trump’s declared intention to raise tariffs on Chinese imports spooked currency traders worldwide, triggering an unabated chase for the greenback, leading to the mass exodus of foreign capital from Indian equity markets. “The US dollar outperformed the market with 6.9 per cent gain in 2024. Improvement in the US economy, weakness in Europe and geopolitical concerns led to a surge in the US dollar, said Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan. The most significant weakness in the rupee was observed in the latter half of 2024, particularly between October and December, driven by substantial Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) outflows, said Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. During this period, the Indian stock markets witnessed around Rs 1.70 lakh crore of FII outflows, “which weighed heavily on the rupee’s performance”, he said. However, the outlook for the Indian currency next year is relatively stable and projected to range between 82 and 87 against dollar, said Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd. “A potential recovery may be supported by government policy measures and improvements in domestic economic growth,” Mishra said. In 2025, a number of global events are expected to influence the currency market trends. The most significant cues are expected to come from the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate moves and President Donald Trump’s trade measures that are likely to make Chinese imports costlier, fuelling inflation in the world’s largest economy. If the Trump administration adopts an ultra-protectionist stance, such an approach could disrupt global trade and capital flows, fuelling volatility across asset classes and currency markets, said Anindya Banerjee, SVP, Head of Research, Currency, Commodity & Interest Rates, Kotak Securities. India’s economic growth, projected at 6.5-7.5 per cent for 2025, could support the rupee, while monetary easing by the RBI to stimulate growth could hit the currency adversely. “For 2025, we expect the rupee to fall to Rs 87/USD. The upside may be limited to Rs 83,” Choudhary of Mirae Asset Sharekhan, said, adding that China’s much-awaited fiscal stimulus in the first half and expected slowing down in the US economy in the second half will support the rupee later. PTI Tags: currency INR Rupee Share Tweet Send Share Suggest A Correction Enter your email to get our daily news in your inbox. Leave this field empty if you're human:None

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The president of South Korea early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours earlier, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. President Yoon Suk Yeol, who appeared likely to be impeached over his actions, imposed martial law late Tuesday out of frustration with the opposition, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against opponents who control parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea. Police and military personnel were seen leaving the grounds of parliament following the bipartisan vote to overrule the president, and the declaration was formally lifted around 4:30 a.m. during a Cabinet meeting. Parliament acted swiftly after martial law was imposed, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that the law was “invalid” and that lawmakers would “protect democracy with the people.” In all, martial law was in effect for about six hours. The president’s surprising move harkened back to an era of authoritarian leaders that the country has not seen since the 1980s, and it was immediately denounced by the opposition and the leader of Yoon’s own conservative party. Lee Jae-myung , leader of the liberal Democratic Party, which holds the majority in the 300-seat parliament, said the party’s lawmakers would remain in the Assembly’s main hall until Yoon formally lifted his order. Woo applauded how troops quickly left the Assembly after the vote. “Even with our unfortunate memories of military coups, our citizens have surely observed the events of today and saw the maturity of our military,” Woo said. While announcing his plan to lift martial law, Yoon continued to criticize parliament’s attempts to impeach key government officials and senior prosecutors. He said lawmakers had engaged in “unscrupulous acts of legislative and budgetary manipulation that are paralyzing the functions of the state.” Jo Seung-lae, a Democratic lawmaker, claimed that security camera footage following Yoon’s declaration showed that troops moved in a way that suggested they were trying to arrest Lee, Woo and even Han Dong-hoon, the leader of Yoon’s People Power Party. Officials from Yoon’s office and the Defense Ministry did not respond to requests for comment early Wednesday. Seemingly hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Assembly, waving banners and calling for Yoon’s impeachment. Some protesters scuffled with troops ahead of the lawmakers’ vote, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major property damage. At least one window was broken as troops attempted to enter the Assembly building. One woman tried unsuccessfully to pull a rifle away from one of the soldiers, while shouting “Aren’t you embarrassed?” Under South Korea’s constitution, the president can declare martial law during “wartime, war-like situations or other comparable national emergency states” that require the use of military force to maintain peace and order. It was questionable whether South Korea is currently in such a state. When martial law is declared, “special measures” can be employed to restrict freedom of press, freedom of assembly and other rights, as well as the power of courts. The constitution also states that the president must oblige when the National Assembly demands the lifting of martial law with a majority vote. Following Yoon’s announcement of martial law, South Korea’s military proclaimed that parliament and other political gatherings that could cause “social confusion” would be suspended, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said. The military said anyone who violated the decree could be arrested without a warrant. In Washington, the White House said the U.S. was “seriously concerned” by the events in Seoul. A spokesperson for the National Security Council said President Joe Biden’s administration was not notified in advance of the martial law announcement and was in contact with the South Korean government. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said there was no effect on the more than 27,000 U.S. service members based in South Korea. The South Korean military also said that the country’s striking doctors should return to work within 48 hours, Yonhap said. Thousands of doctors have been striking for months over government plans to expand the number of students at medical schools. Soon after martial law was declared, the parliament speaker called on his YouTube channel for all lawmakers to gather at the National Assembly. He urged military and law enforcement personnel to “remain calm and hold their positions. All 190 lawmakers who participated in the vote supported the lifting of martial law. At one point, television footage showed police officers blocking the entrance of the National Assembly and helmeted soldiers carrying rifles in front of the building. An Associated Press photographer saw at least three helicopters, likely from the military, that landed inside the Assembly grounds, while two or three helicopters circled above the site. The leader of Yoon’s conservative party called the decision to impose martial law “wrong.” Lee, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, said Yoon’s announcement was “illegal and unconstitutional.” Yoon said during a televised speech that martial law would help “rebuild and protect” the country from “falling into the depths of national ruin.” He said he would “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” “I will eliminate anti-state forces as quickly as possible and normalize the country,” he said, while asking the people to believe in him and tolerate “some inconveniences.” Yoon — whose approval rating dipped in recent months — has struggled to push his agenda against an opposition-controlled parliament since taking office in 2022. His party has been locked in an impasse with the liberal opposition over next year’s budget bill. The opposition has also attempted to impeach three top prosecutors, including the chief of the central Seoul prosecutors’ office, in what the conservatives have called a vendetta against their criminal investigations of Lee, who has been seen as the favorite for the next presidential election in 2027 in opinion polls. During his televised announcement, Yoon also described the opposition as “shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces who are plundering the freedom and happiness of our citizens.” He did not elaborate. Yoon has taken a hard line on North Korea over its nuclear ambitions, departing from the policies of his liberal predecessor, Moon Jae-in, who pursued inter-Korean engagement. Yoon has also dismissed calls for independent investigations into scandals involving his wife and top officials, drawing quick, strong rebukes from his political rivals. Yoon’s move was the first declaration of martial law since the country’s democratization in 1987. The country’s last previous martial law was in October 1979, following the assassination of former military dictator Park Chung-hee. Sydney Seiler, Korean chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, argued that the move was symbolic for Yoon to express his frustration with the opposition-controlled parliament. “He has nothing to lose,” said Seiler, comparing Yoon’s move to the Hail Mary pass in American football, with a slim chance of success. Now Yoon faces likely impeachment, a scenario that was also possible before he made the bold move, Seiler said. Natalia Slavney, research analyst at the Stimson Center’s 38 North website that focuses on Korean affairs, said Yoon’s imposition of martial law was “a serious backslide of democracy" that followed a “worrying trend of abuse” since he took office in 2022. South Korea “has a robust history of political pluralism and is no stranger to mass protests and swift impeachments,” Slavney said, citing the example of former President Park Geun-hye, the country’s first female president, who was ousted from office and imprisoned for bribery and other crimes in 2017 . ___ Associated Press writers Hyung-jin Kim in Seoul, South Korea, and Matt Lee, Didi Tang and Tara Copp in Washington contributed to this report. Kim Tong-hyung, The Associated PressEuropean countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions after Assad's fall

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NEW YORK — It’s almost that time of year: Spotify is gearing up to release its annual Wrapped, personalized recaps of users' listening habits and year in audio. Spotify has been giving its listeners breakdowns of their data since 2016. And each year, it’s become a bigger production — and internet sensation. Spotify said its 2023 Wrapped was the “biggest ever created,” in terms of audience reach and the kind of data it provided. So, what will 2024 have in store? Here’s a look at what to know ahead of this year’s Spotify Wrapped. It’s the streaming service's annual overview of individual listening trends, as well as trends around the world. Users learn their top artists, songs, genres, albums and podcasts, all wrapped into one interactive presentation. The campaign has become a social media sensation, as people share and compare their Wrapped data with their friends and followers online. Past iterations have provided users with all kinds of breakdowns and facts, including whether they’re among an artist’s top listeners, as well as a personalized playlist of their top 100 songs of that year to save, share and listen to whenever they’re feeling nostalgic. Spotify also creates a series of playlists that reflect national and global listening trends, featuring the top streamed artists and songs. In 2023, Taylor Swift was Spotify's most streamed artist , unseating Bad Bunny who had held the title for three years in a row. Each year has something new in store. In 2019, Wrapped included a summary of users’ streaming trends for the entire decade. Last year, Spotify matched listeners to a Sound Town based on their artist affinities and how it lined up with those in other parts of the world. So far, the streaming platform has kept the highly anticipated release date of Wrapped under ... er, wraps. In past years, it’s been released after Thanksgiving, between Nov. 30 and Dec. 6. Each year, rumors tend to swell on social media around when Spotify stops collecting data in order to prepare their Wrapped results, and this year was no exception. Spotify quickly squashed those presumptions , assuring on social media that “Spotify Wrapped doesn’t stop counting on October 31st.” A representative for Spotify did not respond to a request for comment on when the company stops tracking data for Wrapped. When Wrapped is released, each user's Spotify account will prompt them to view their interactive data roundup. It can be accessed through the Spotify smartphone app, or by logging on to the Spotify website . Wrapped is available to users with and without Premium subscriptions. There are a handful of third-party sites that you can connect your Spotify account to that will analyze your Wrapped data. How Bad is Your Spotify is an AI bot that judges your music taste. Receiptify gives you your top songs on a sharable graphic that looks like, yes, a receipt. Instafest gives you your own personal music festival-style lineup based on your top artists. How NPRCore Are You assesses how similar your music taste is to NPR Music's. Other major streaming platforms such as Apple Music and YouTube Music have developed their own versions of Wrapped in recent years. Apple Music’s Replay not only gives its subscribers a year-end digest of their listening habits but monthly summaries as well — a feature that helps differentiate itself from the one-time Spotify recap. That's released at the end of the calendar year. YouTube Music, meanwhile, has a similar end-of-the-year release for its listeners, as well as periodic seasonal releases throughout the year. It released its annual Recap for users earlier this month.

REDMOND, Wash. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share. The dividend is payable March 13, 2025 , to shareholders of record on Feb. 20, 2025 . The ex-dividend date will be Feb. 20, 2025 . Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/microsoft-announces-quarterly-dividend-302321718.html SOURCE Microsoft Corp.

Google Announces Quantum Computing Chip BreakthroughNoneLONDON (AP) — West Ham players showed their support for seriously injured teammate Michail Antonio before and during their Premier League home win against Wolverhampton on Monday, two days after his car crash. The players warmed up in “Antonio 9” jerseys and walked on to the field in tops adorning his name. The club will put the walk-out tops up for auction along with every match jersey worn against Wolves, with the proceeds going to medical charities and matched by the club’s board. West Ham fans stood in London Stadium and applauded for Antonio in the ninth, and when captain Jarrod Bowen scored the 2-1 winner in the second half, he approached supporters behind the goal carrying an Antonio jersey. “To share that moment, he's not here with us but I'm sure (Antonio) was watching and the fans, you heard them,” Bowen told broadcaster Sky Sports. “An emotional couple of days.” Before the game, Bowen said, “Everyone loves Mic, he is a big character. “He is not just a teammate, he is a friend and has been for many years. A dad as well to beautiful children. It is one of those things where life is bigger than football. The main thing is Mic is safe and well and here to tell the story. Saturday was a really difficult time. He is a warrior and a fighter, he always has been, and I know he will be back stronger for this." Antonio, a 34-year-old Jamaica international, was recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery on what West Ham described as a “lower limb fracture.” He was involved in a one-car incident outside London on Saturday, after which he was hospitalized and kept under close supervision. He wished the team well by video before the match. Antonio has made more than 300 appearances for West Ham since joining the club from Nottingham Forest in 2015, and played in all 14 games this season before the incident. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

KBR, Inc. ( NYSE:KBR – Get Free Report ) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,650,000 shares, an increase of 28.6% from the November 30th total of 2,060,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,490,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.8 days. Approximately 2.0% of the company’s shares are short sold. Institutional Trading of KBR Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. True Wealth Design LLC bought a new position in shares of KBR in the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in KBR by 2,029.2% in the 2nd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 511 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 487 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP lifted its position in KBR by 454.7% in the 2nd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 821 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $53,000 after acquiring an additional 673 shares in the last quarter. Eastern Bank purchased a new stake in KBR during the 3rd quarter valued at $65,000. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group Inc. purchased a new stake in KBR during the 3rd quarter valued at $111,000. 97.02% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Analyst Ratings Changes Several research firms have recently commented on KBR. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $84.00 target price on shares of KBR in a research report on Tuesday, November 19th. StockNews.com lowered shares of KBR from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, October 6th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on KBR from $76.00 to $82.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 22nd. KeyCorp increased their target price on KBR from $75.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price target on KBR from $77.00 to $78.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $81.14. KBR Price Performance KBR stock opened at $57.05 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.69, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a current ratio of 1.07. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $62.63 and a 200-day moving average price of $64.46. KBR has a 52-week low of $51.60 and a 52-week high of $72.60. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.97, a PEG ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 0.84. KBR ( NYSE:KBR – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 23rd. The construction company reported $0.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84. KBR had a return on equity of 28.87% and a net margin of 4.35%. The business had revenue of $1.95 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.95 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.75 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts forecast that KBR will post 3.27 EPS for the current fiscal year. KBR Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Investors of record on Friday, December 13th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.05%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 13th. KBR’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.21%. KBR Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) KBR, Inc provides scientific, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and commercial customers worldwide. It operates through Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions segments. The Government Solutions segment offers life-cycle support solutions to defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and other programs and missions for military and other government agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Read More Receive News & Ratings for KBR Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for KBR and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .KILLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin said she suffered an abrasion on her left hip and that something “stabbed” her when she crashed during her second run of a World Cup giant slalom race Saturday, doing a flip and sliding into the protective fencing. Shiffrin stayed down on the edge of the course for quite some time as the ski patrol attended to her. She was taken off the hill on a sled and waved to the cheering crowd before going to a clinic for evaluation. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a weekLegislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent. Legislators in Nicaragua have approved a constitutional amendment that will strengthen the power of longtime President Daniel Ortega, who has been accused of cracking down on critics and political challengers. The reforms, which 79-year-old Ortega sent to Congress this week “as a matter of urgency”, were approved unanimously on Friday by 91 lawmakers. The changes elevate Ortega’s wife and vice president, Rosario Murillo , to the post of “co-president”. They also increase the presidential term in the Central American nation from five to six years and extend the executive’s control over the media. According to the Nicaraguan Constitution, reforms must be approved in a second legislative period, in this case in 2025, before they become effective. Rights groups and international observers slammed the vote as a “sham” and accused the Sandinista leader of stifling dissent by trying to legalise the “absolute power” Ortega and his wife already wield in the country. “The reform not only reflects the paranoia and insecurity of the Sandinista dictatorship, but also codifies a system that has no exact precedent in Latin America, dangerously resembling the North Korean model,” wrote exiled opposition leader, Felix Maradiaga, in the online media outlet Divergentes. “These modifications reflect a desperate attempt to shield the Ortega-Murillo family from any eventuality,” he added. Decades in power Ortega first served as president from 1985 to 1990, returning to power in 2007. He secured a fourth consecutive term as president in 2021 after an election campaign that was marked by a months-long crackdown on dissent and the arrests of dozens of opposition figures, including several presidential hopefuls. Ortega’s government has shut down more than 5,000 NGOs since mass protests broke out against his rule in 2018. About 300 people died in the unrest, according to the United Nations. Meanwhile, thousands of Nicaraguans have fled into exile — often to neighbouring Costa Rica — and the United States and European Union have imposed a series of sanctions against Ortega’s administration. “Nicaragua is being stripped of its intellectual capital and critical voices,” a UN panel warned last year. Friday’s constitutional amendment stipulates that “traitors to the homeland” can be stripped of their citizenship – something Ortega has already done with hundreds of politicians, journalists, intellectuals and activists perceived as critical of his government. It also gives the co-presidents the power to coordinate all “legislative, judicial, electoral, control and supervisory bodies, regional and municipal”. The Organization of American States, a regional body, has slammed the reforms as “a definitive attack on the democratic rule of law”. “Through these modifications to the fundamental law, Ortega and his allies seek to increase their absolute control of the State and perpetuate themselves in power,” the group said in a statement on Wednesday.phmacao login 。

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Published 3:47 pm Sunday, December 29, 2024 by BILL BARROW, Associated Press FILE - Former President Jimmy Carter speaks on the eradication of the Guinea worm, Feb. 3, 2016, at the House of Lords in London. (Neil Hall/Pool Photo via AP, File) ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023, spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” the center simply said in posting about Carter’s death on the social media platform X. Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world — Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. “My faith demands — this is not optional — my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference,” Carter once said. A president from Plains A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. His no-frills campaign depended on public financing, and his promise not to deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter repeated before narrowly beating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, who had lost popularity pardoning Nixon. Carter governed amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over racism, women’s rights and America’s global role. His most acclaimed achievement in office was a Mideast peace deal that he brokered by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the bargaining table for 13 days in 1978. That Camp David experience inspired the post-presidential center where Carter would establish so much of his legacy. Yet Carter’s electoral coalition splintered under double-digit inflation, gasoline lines and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His bleakest hour came when eight Americans died in a failed hostage rescue in April 1980, helping to ensure his landslide defeat to Republican Ronald Reagan. Carter acknowledged in his 2020 “White House Diary” that he could be “micromanaging” and “excessively autocratic,” complicating dealings with Congress and the federal bureaucracy. He also turned a cold shoulder to Washington’s news media and lobbyists, not fully appreciating their influence on his political fortunes. “It didn’t take us long to realize that the underestimation existed, but by that time we were not able to repair the mistake,” Carter told historians in 1982, suggesting that he had “an inherent incompatibility” with Washington insiders. Carter insisted his overall approach was sound and that he achieved his primary objectives — to “protect our nation’s security and interests peacefully” and “enhance human rights here and abroad” — even if he fell spectacularly short of a second term. And then, the world Ignominious defeat, though, allowed for renewal. The Carters founded The Carter Center in 1982 as a first-of-its-kind base of operations, asserting themselves as international peacemakers and champions of democracy, public health and human rights. “I was not interested in just building a museum or storing my White House records and memorabilia,” Carter wrote in a memoir published after his 90th birthday. “I wanted a place where we could work.” That work included easing nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, helping to avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiating cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, The Carter Center had declared at least 113 elections in Latin America, Asia and Africa to be free or fraudulent. Recently, the center began monitoring U.S. elections as well. Carter’s stubborn self-assuredness and even self-righteousness proved effective once he was unencumbered by the Washington order, sometimes to the point of frustrating his successors. He went “where others are not treading,” he said, to places like Ethiopia, Liberia and North Korea, where he secured the release of an American who had wandered across the border in 2010. “I can say what I like. I can meet whom I want. I can take on projects that please me and reject the ones that don’t,” Carter said. He announced an arms-reduction-for-aid deal with North Korea without clearing the details with Bill Clinton’s White House. He openly criticized President George W. Bush for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also criticized America’s approach to Israel with his 2006 book “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.” And he repeatedly countered U.S. administrations by insisting North Korea should be included in international affairs, a position that most aligned Carter with Republican President Donald Trump. Among the center’s many public health initiatives, Carter vowed to eradicate the guinea worm parasite during his lifetime, and nearly achieved it: Cases dropped from millions in the 1980s to nearly a handful. With hardhats and hammers, the Carters also built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The Nobel committee’s 2002 Peace Prize cites his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” Carter should have won it alongside Sadat and Begin in 1978, the chairman added. Carter accepted the recognition saying there was more work to be done. “The world is now, in many ways, a more dangerous place,” he said. “The greater ease of travel and communication has not been matched by equal understanding and mutual respect.” Email newsletter signup ‘An epic American life’ Carter’s globetrotting took him to remote villages where he met little “Jimmy Carters,” so named by admiring parents. But he spent most of his days in the same one-story Plains house — expanded and guarded by Secret Service agents — where they lived before he became governor. He regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined and the coronavirus pandemic raged. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world to the small sanctuary where Carter will receive his final send-off after a state funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral. The common assessment that he was a better ex-president than president rankled Carter and his allies. His prolific post-presidency gave him a brand above politics, particularly for Americans too young to witness him in office. But Carter also lived long enough to see biographers and historians reassess his White House years more generously. His record includes the deregulation of key industries, reduction of U.S. dependence on foreign oil, cautious management of the national debt and notable legislation on the environment, education and mental health. He focused on human rights in foreign policy, pressuring dictators to release thousands of political prisoners. He acknowledged America’s historical imperialism, pardoned Vietnam War draft evaders and relinquished control of the Panama Canal. He normalized relations with China. “I am not nominating Jimmy Carter for a place on Mount Rushmore,” Stuart Eizenstat, Carter’s domestic policy director, wrote in a 2018 book. “He was not a great president” but also not the “hapless and weak” caricature voters rejected in 1980, Eizenstat said. Rather, Carter was “good and productive” and “delivered results, many of which were realized only after he left office.” Madeleine Albright, a national security staffer for Carter and Clinton’s secretary of state, wrote in Eizenstat’s forward that Carter was “consequential and successful” and expressed hope that “perceptions will continue to evolve” about his presidency. “Our country was lucky to have him as our leader,” said Albright, who died in 2022. Jonathan Alter, who penned a comprehensive Carter biography published in 2020, said in an interview that Carter should be remembered for “an epic American life” spanning from a humble start in a home with no electricity or indoor plumbing through decades on the world stage across two centuries. “He will likely go down as one of the most misunderstood and underestimated figures in American history,” Alter told The Associated Press. A small-town start James Earl Carter Jr. was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains and spent his early years in nearby Archery. His family was a minority in the mostly Black community, decades before the civil rights movement played out at the dawn of Carter’s political career. Carter, who campaigned as a moderate on race relations but governed more progressively, talked often of the influence of his Black caregivers and playmates but also noted his advantages: His land-owning father sat atop Archery’s tenant-farming system and owned a main street grocery. His mother, Lillian, would become a staple of his political campaigns. Seeking to broaden his world beyond Plains and its population of fewer than 1,000 — then and now — Carter won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1946. That same year he married Rosalynn Smith, another Plains native, a decision he considered more important than any he made as head of state. She shared his desire to see the world, sacrificing college to support his Navy career. Carter climbed in rank to lieutenant, but then his father was diagnosed with cancer, so the submarine officer set aside his ambitions of admiralty and moved the family back to Plains. His decision angered Rosalynn, even as she dived into the peanut business alongside her husband. Carter again failed to talk with his wife before his first run for office — he later called it “inconceivable” not to have consulted her on such major life decisions — but this time, she was on board. “My wife is much more political,” Carter told the AP in 2021. He won a state Senate seat in 1962 but wasn’t long for the General Assembly and its back-slapping, deal-cutting ways. He ran for governor in 1966 — losing to arch-segregationist Lester Maddox — and then immediately focused on the next campaign. Carter had spoken out against church segregation as a Baptist deacon and opposed racist “Dixiecrats” as a state senator. Yet as a local school board leader in the 1950s he had not pushed to end school segregation even after the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision, despite his private support for integration. And in 1970, Carter ran for governor again as the more conservative Democrat against Carl Sanders, a wealthy businessman Carter mocked as “Cufflinks Carl.” Sanders never forgave him for anonymous, race-baiting flyers, which Carter disavowed. Ultimately, Carter won his races by attracting both Black voters and culturally conservative whites. Once in office, he was more direct. “I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over,” he declared in his 1971 inaugural address, setting a new standard for Southern governors that landed him on the cover of Time magazine. ‘Jimmy Who?’ His statehouse initiatives included environmental protection, boosting rural education and overhauling antiquated executive branch structures. He proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the slain civil rights leader’s home state. And he decided, as he received presidential candidates in 1972, that they were no more talented than he was. In 1974, he ran Democrats’ national campaign arm. Then he declared his own candidacy for 1976. An Atlanta newspaper responded with the headline: “Jimmy Who?” The Carters and a “Peanut Brigade” of family members and Georgia supporters camped out in Iowa and New Hampshire, establishing both states as presidential proving grounds. His first Senate endorsement: a young first-termer from Delaware named Joe Biden. Yet it was Carter’s ability to navigate America’s complex racial and rural politics that cemented the nomination. He swept the Deep South that November, the last Democrat to do so, as many white Southerners shifted to Republicans in response to civil rights initiatives. A self-declared “born-again Christian,” Carter drew snickers by referring to Scripture in a Playboy magazine interview, saying he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times.” The remarks gave Ford a new foothold and television comedians pounced — including NBC’s new “Saturday Night Live” show. But voters weary of cynicism in politics found it endearing. Carter chose Minnesota Sen. Walter “Fritz” Mondale as his running mate on a “Grits and Fritz” ticket. In office, he elevated the vice presidency and the first lady’s office. Mondale’s governing partnership was a model for influential successors Al Gore, Dick Cheney and Biden. Rosalynn Carter was one of the most involved presidential spouses in history, welcomed into Cabinet meetings and huddles with lawmakers and top aides. The Carters presided with uncommon informality: He used his nickname “Jimmy” even when taking the oath of office, carried his own luggage and tried to silence the Marine Band’s “Hail to the Chief.” They bought their clothes off the rack. Carter wore a cardigan for a White House address, urging Americans to conserve energy by turning down their thermostats. Amy, the youngest of four children, attended District of Columbia public school. Washington’s social and media elite scorned their style. But the larger concern was that “he hated politics,” according to Eizenstat, leaving him nowhere to turn politically once economic turmoil and foreign policy challenges took their toll. Accomplishments, and ‘malaise’ Carter partially deregulated the airline, railroad and trucking industries and established the departments of Education and Energy, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He designated millions of acres of Alaska as national parks or wildlife refuges. He appointed a then-record number of women and nonwhite people to federal posts. He never had a Supreme Court nomination, but he elevated civil rights attorney Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the nation’s second highest court, positioning her for a promotion in 1993. He appointed Paul Volker, the Federal Reserve chairman whose policies would help the economy boom in the 1980s — after Carter left office. He built on Nixon’s opening with China, and though he tolerated autocrats in Asia, pushed Latin America from dictatorships to democracy. But he couldn’t immediately tame inflation or the related energy crisis. And then came Iran. After he admitted the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979 by followers of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Negotiations to free the hostages broke down repeatedly ahead of the failed rescue attempt. The same year, Carter signed SALT II, the new strategic arms treaty with Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union, only to pull it back, impose trade sanctions and order a U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. Hoping to instill optimism, he delivered what the media dubbed his “malaise” speech, although he didn’t use that word. He declared the nation was suffering “a crisis of confidence.” By then, many Americans had lost confidence in the president, not themselves. Carter campaigned sparingly for reelection because of the hostage crisis, instead sending Rosalynn as Sen. Edward M. Kennedy challenged him for the Democratic nomination. Carter famously said he’d “kick his ass,” but was hobbled by Kennedy as Reagan rallied a broad coalition with “make America great again” appeals and asking voters whether they were “better off than you were four years ago.” Reagan further capitalized on Carter’s lecturing tone, eviscerating him in their lone fall debate with the quip: “There you go again.” Carter lost all but six states and Republicans rolled to a new Senate majority. Carter successfully negotiated the hostages’ freedom after the election, but in one final, bitter turn of events, Tehran waited until hours after Carter left office to let them walk free. ‘A wonderful life’ At 56, Carter returned to Georgia with “no idea what I would do with the rest of my life.” Four decades after launching The Carter Center, he still talked of unfinished business. “I thought when we got into politics we would have resolved everything,” Carter told the AP in 2021. “But it’s turned out to be much more long-lasting and insidious than I had thought it was. I think in general, the world itself is much more divided than in previous years.” Still, he affirmed what he said when he underwent treatment for a cancer diagnosis in his 10th decade of life. “I’m perfectly at ease with whatever comes,” he said in 2015. “I’ve had a wonderful life. I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.” Former Associated Press journalist Alex Sanz contributed to this report. Today in History: August 24, Hurricane Andrew strikes Florida Today in History: August 23, farm workers’ “Salad Bowl strike” Today in History: August 22, first America’s Cup trophy Today in History: August 21, Nat Turner launches rebellionColorado State reveals stance on playing conference final against SJSU and trans player Blaire Fleming By ISABEL BALDWIN and ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 20:23 GMT, 30 November 2024 | Updated: 20:26 GMT, 30 November 2024 e-mail View comments Colorado State coach Emily Kohan said her team will take the floor rather than become the latest team to forfeit against San Jose State, despite the ongoing controversy around Spartans player Blaire Fleming. The top-seeded Rams advanced to the Mountain West volleyball tournament final on Friday after beating fifth-seeded San Diego State 20-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-23. And Kohan insisted her players were prepared to take on SJSU in the final Saturday evening with an automatic bid to the 64-team NCAA Tournament on the line. The coach's defiant insistence on playing out the final showdown comes after several steams have forfeited matches against SJSU due to supposed safety concerns surrounding Fleming, who is believed to be a biological male. Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the conference tournament on Wednesday night, hours after it defeated Utah State to secure a spot against the Spartans in Friday ́s semifinals. While the Broncos didn ́t announce explicitly why they withdrew, a lawsuit was recently filed in Colorado by players from various schools against the conference and San Jose State officials calling for a Spartans player to be blocked from participating in the tournament. They cited unspecified reports asserting there was a transgender player on the San Jose State volleyball team, even naming her. Colorado State will face San Jose State University and Blaire Fleming in the conference final A judge denied a last-minute attempt to ban Fleming from the conference championship US Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver ruled Monday that the player was allowed to play, and a federal appeals court upheld the decision the following day. 'It's been a really complex and emotional situation for us this season,' Colorado State's Kohan said. 'Unless you're in those rooms having those hard conversations and making those hard decisions, I don't think you truly know how this feels. I also think regardless of your opinion on it, there's some room here to acknowledge that there's been a lot of young people showing courage all season long. 'This can stop with us. We're not going to pass these difficult conversations on to the NCAA committee or any other team to have those crying conversations in the hotel.' San Jose State, which received six forfeit victories because of boycotts from opponents during the regular season, is seeded second in the conference tournament and received a first-round bye. Boise State was the latest school to forfeit. The Broncos ́ athletic department released a statement Wednesday night saying their team 'should not have to forgo this opportunity while waiting for a more thoughtful and better system that serves all athletes.' In addition to Boise State, Mountain West members Wyoming, Utah State and Nevada as well as Southern Utah canceled matches this season against the Spartans. Nevada ́s players said they 'refuse to participate in any match that advances injustice against female athletes,' without providing further details. While some media have reported those and other details, San Jose State has not confirmed the school has a trans women ́s volleyball player . The Associated Press is withholding the player ́s name because she has not publicly commented on her gender identity and through school officials has declined an interview request. Participation of transgender women in women ́s sports became a hot political topic ahead of the recent election. Two protestors from Davis, California, stood outside Cox Pavilion before and during the Colorado State-San Diego State semifinal match on Friday. They supported those teams that forfeited matches against San Jose State, arguing the Spartans had an unfair athletic advantage. 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NEW YORK (AP) — With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you're saving to move out of your parents' house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you stay motivated, said Courtney Alev, consumer advocate for Credit Karma. “Entering a new year doesn’t erase all our financial challenges from the prior year," Alev said. “But it can really help to bring a fresh-start mentality to how you’re managing your finances.” If you’re planning to make financial resolutions for the new year, experts recommend that you start by evaluating the state of your finances in 2024. Then, set specific goals and make sure they're attainable for your lifestyle. Here are some tips from experts: Think about how you currently deal with finances — what's good, what's bad, and what can improve. “Let this be the year you change your relationship with money,” said Ashley Lapato, personal finance educator for YNAB, a budgeting app. If you feel like money is a chore, that there's shame surrounding the topic of money, or like you were born being “bad at money,” it's time to change that mentality, Lapato said. To adjust your approach, Lapato recommends viewing money goals as an opportunity to imagine your desired lifestyle in the future. She recommends asking questions like, “What do my 30s look like? What do my 40s look like?” and using money as a means to get there. Liz Young Thomas, head of SoFi Investment Strategy, added that it’s key you forgive yourself for past mistakes in order to move into the new year with motivation. When setting your financial resolutions for 2025, it's important to establish the “why” of each, said Matt Watson, CEO of Origin, a financial tracking app. “If you can attach the financial goal to a bigger life goal, it’s much more motivating and more likely you’ll continue on that path,” Watson said. Whether you're saving to buy a house, pay off credit card debt or take a summer vacation, being clear about the goal can keep you motivated. Watson also recommends using a tool to help you keep track of your finances, such as an app, spreadsheet, or website. “After three years of inflation, your pay increases are likely still playing catch up to your monthly expenses, leaving you wondering where all the money is going," said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate. "Make that monthly budget for 2025 and resolve to track your spending against it throughout the year." McBride said that you may need to make adjustments during the year as certain expenses increase, which would require cutting back in other areas. “Calibrate your spending with your income, and any month you spend less than budgeted, transfer the difference into your savings account, ideally a high-yield savings account,” he said. “Interest rates aren’t likely to come down very fast, so you’re still going to have to put in the hard work of paying down debt, especially high-cost credit card debt, and do so with urgency,” McBride said. Start by taking stock of how much debt you have now relative to the beginning of the year. Hopefully you’ve made steady progress on paying it down, but, if you’ve gone in the other direction, McBride encourages making a game plan. That includes looking into 0% balance transfer offers. “You have more power over credit card interest rates than you think you do," said Matt Schulz, chief credit analyst at LendingTree. “Wielding that power is one of the best moves you can make in 2025.” A 0% balance transfer credit card is “a good weapon” in the fight against high card APRs, or annual percentage rates, he said. A low-interest personal loan is an option as well. You may simply be able to pick up the phone and ask for a lower interest rate. LendingTree found that a majority of people who did that in 2024 were successful, and the average reduction was more than 6 points. When planning for your financial resolutions, it’s important to consider how you’re going to make your goals sustainable for your lifestyle, said Credit Karma's Alev. “It really is a marathon, not a sprint,” Alev said. Alev recommends setting realistic, practical goals to make it easier to stick with them. For example, instead of planning to save thousands of dollars by the end of the year, start by saving $20 a paycheck. Even when your plans are achievable, there are times you'll get derailed. Maybe it’s an unexpected medical bill or an extraordinary life event. When these situations happen, Alev recommends trying not to feel defeated and working to get back on track without feeling guilty. “You can't manage what you can't see, so set a New Year’s resolution to check your credit score monthly in 2025," said Rikard Bandebo, chief economist at VantageScore. “Be sure to pay more than the minimum on your credit accounts, as that's one of the best ways to boost your credit score.” Bandebo also advises student loan borrowers to make all payments on time, as servicers will begin to report late payments starting in January, and missed payments will affect borrowers' credit scores. Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said. Your financial goals can encompass more than just managing your money better — they can also be about keeping your money safe from scams . A golden rule to protect yourself from scams is to “slow down,” said Johan Gerber, vice president of security solutions at Mastercard. “You have to slow down and talk to other people if you’re not sure (whether or not) it’s scam,” said Gerber, who recommends building an accountability system with family to keep yourself and your loved ones secure. Scammers use urgency to make people fall for their tricks, so taking your time to make any financial decision can keep you from losing money. Your financial goals don’t always have to be rooted in a dollar amount — they can also be about well-being. Finances are deeply connected with our mental health, and, to take care of our money, we also need to take care of ourselves. “I think that now more than any other year, your financial wellness should be a resolution," said Alejandra Rojas, personal finance expert and founder of The Money Mindset Hub, a mentoring platform for women entrepreneurs. "Your mental health with money should be a resolution.” To focus on your financial wellness, you can set one or two goals focusing on your relationship with money. For example, you could find ways to address and resolve financial trauma, or you could set a goal to talk more openly with loved ones about money, Rojas said. —— The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy. The independent foundation is separate from Charles Schwab and Co. Inc. The AP is solely responsible for its journalism.Hornets Rookie Has Terrific Opportunity In Wake Of Injury UpdatesWASHINGTON — Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter after earlier promising he would do no such thing, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. That displeasure tracks with the bipartisan uproar in Washington that ignited over the president's about-face. The survey found that a relatively small share of Americans "strongly" or "somewhat" approve of the pardon, which came after the younger Biden was convicted on gun and tax charges. About half said they "strongly" or "somewhat" disapprove, and about 2 in 10 neither approve nor disapprove. The Democratic president said repeatedly that he would not use his pardon power for the benefit of his family, and the White House continued to insist, even after Republican Donald Trump's election win in November, that Biden's position had not changed — until it suddenly did. "I know it's not right to believe politicians as far as what they say compared to what they do, but he did explicitly say, 'I will not pardon my son,'" said Peter Prestia, a 59-year-old Republican from Woodland Park, New Jersey, just west of New York City, who said he strongly disagreed with the move. "So, it's just the fact that he went back on his word." In issuing a pardon Dec. 1, Biden argued that the Justice Department had presided over a "miscarriage of justice" in prosecuting his son. The president used some of the same kind of language that Trump does to describe the criminal cases against him and his other legal predicaments. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said it was a decision that Biden struggled with but came to shortly before he made the announcement, "because of how politically infected these cases were" as well as "what his political opponents were trying to do." The poll found that about 4 in 10 Democrats approve of the pardon, while about 3 in 10 disapprove and about one-quarter did not have an opinion or did not know enough to say. The vast majority of Republicans and about half of independents had a negative opinion. For some, it was easy to see family taking priority over politics. "Do you have kids?" asked Robert Jenkins, a 63-year-old Democrat who runs a lumber yard and gas station in Gallipolis, Ohio. "You're gonna leave office and not pardon your kid? I mean, it's a no-brainer to me." But Prestia, who is semiretired from working for a digital marketing conglomerate, said Biden would have been better off not making promises. "He does have that right to pardon anybody he wants. But he just should have kept his mouth shut, and he did it because it was before the election, so it's just a bold-faced lie," Prestia said. Despite the unpopularity of his decision, the president's approval rating has not shifted meaningfully since before his party lost the White House to Trump. About 4 in 10 Americans "somewhat" or "strongly" approve of the way Biden is handling his job as president, which is about where his approval rating stood in AP-NORC polls since January 2022. Still, the pardon keeps creating political shock waves, with Republicans, and even some top Democrats, decrying it. Older adults are more likely than younger ones to approve of Biden's pardoning his son, according to the poll, though their support is not especially strong. About one-third of those ages 60 and older approve, compared with about 2 in 10 adults under 60. The age divide is driven partially by the fact that younger adults are more likely than older ones to say they neither approve nor disapprove of the pardon or that they do not know enough to say. About 6 in 10 white adults disapprove of the pardon, compared with slightly less than half of Hispanic adults and about 3 in 10 Black adults. Relatively large shares of Black and Hispanic Americans — about 3 in 10 — were neutral, the poll found. "Don't say you're gonna do something and then fall back," said Trinell Champ, 43, a Democrat from Nederland, Texas, who works in the home health industry and said she disapproved of the pardon. "At the end of the day, all you have is your word." Champ, who is Black, voted for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris over Trump. "I just had my hopes up for her, but I wasn't 100% positive," she said. Champ also said she does not approve of Biden's handling of the presidency and thinks the country is on the wrong track. "While he was in office, I felt like I really didn't see a lot of changes," she said. "I just felt like everything just kind of stayed the same," Champ said. Overall, though, the pardon did not appear to be a driving factor in many Americans' assessment of Biden's job performance. The share of Black Americans who approve of the way he is handling his job as president did fall slightly since October, but it is hard to assess what role the pardon may have played.

SMU has plenty to play for when it closes the regular season against California on Saturday afternoon in Dallas. The Mustangs (10-1, 7-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who checked in at No. 9 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday, would like to send their seniors off the right way. They would also like to complete a perfect regular season before appearing in the ACC title game in their first year in the conference. Most importantly, they want to continue to strengthen their playoff case. "You've got the College Football Playoff, so every game matters. That's what's so cool about it now. The regular season is important," SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said. "We'd like to finish well in everything we do, particularly on Saturday, to finish off the regular season, continue our momentum into the following week. Hopefully, continue to show the committee and others that we're worthy of continuing to play this year." The Mustangs are a worthy playoff team to date. Kevin Jennings has established himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the country, throwing for 2,521 yards with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also has rushed for 315 yards and four TDs. Brashard Smith has been another standout, rushing for 1,089 yards and 13 TDs. Defensively, the Mustangs rank tied for 14th in the country with 20 takeaways. "Obviously they've had a phenomenal season," Cal coach Justin Wilcox said of SMU. "As soon as you turn the tape on, it doesn't take very long to see why their record is what it is. They're very, very good really in every phase of the game - extremely explosive and quick and fast. They've got a dominant D-line. We've got a lot of challenges in front of us and our guys are excited for that." Cal (6-5, 2-5) is coming off an emotional win, defeating rival Stanford 24-21 on Saturday to secure a bowl berth. The Golden Bears will appear in consecutive bowls for the first time since 2018-19 and are now looking to clinch their first winning season since 2019. SMU is not overlooking Cal, as all five of the Golden Bears' losses have come by one score. "You'd be hard-pressed to find a better 6-5 team in America," Lashlee said. "I think you can conservatively say they very, very easily could be 9-2." Cal is led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has thrown for 3,004 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Tight end Jack Endries leads the team with 555 yards receiving, while wide receiver Nyziah Hunter has caught a team-leading five touchdowns. Defensively, Cal has the ACC's top scoring defense (20.7 points per game) and is tied with Clemson for the ACC's best turnover margin (plus-13). Defensive back Nohl Williams is the star of the group -- he leads the country with seven interceptions. Even though oddsmakers are heavily favoring SMU, Cal is going into the game with a simple mindset. "Our task at hand is to make the best bowl game right now," Mendoza said. "And the way to do that is to go into Dallas, give it our best and ruin SMU's season." Saturday will mark the first conference meeting between these ACC newcomers, and just the second meeting between the programs all time. SMU won a 13-6 game back in 1957. --Field Level Media

The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country, federal officials said Friday. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said federally required tallies taken across the country in January found more than 770,000 people were counted as homeless — a number that misses some people and does not include those staying with friends or family because they don't have a place of their own. That increase comes on top of a 12% increase in 2023, which HUD blamed on soaring rents and the end of COVID-19 pandemic assistance. The 2023 increase also was driven by people experiencing homelessness for the first time. The numbers overall represent 23 of every 10,000 people in the U.S., with Black people being overrepresented among the homeless population. A man walks past a homeless encampment Oct. 25, 2023, in downtown Los Angeles. "No American should face homelessness, and the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring every family has access to the affordable, safe, and quality housing they deserve," HUD Agency Head Adrianne Todman said in a statement, adding that the focus should remain on "evidence-based efforts to prevent and end homelessness." Among the most concerning trends was a nearly 40% rise in family homelessness — one of the areas that was most affected by the arrival of migrants in big cities. Family homelessness more than doubled in 13 communities impacted by migrants including Denver, Chicago and New York City, according to HUD, while it rose less than 8% in the remaining 373 communities. Almost 150,000 children experienced homelessness on a single night in 2024, reflecting a 33% jump from last year. Disasters also played a part in the rise in the count, especially last year's catastrophic Maui wildfire, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. More than 5,200 people were in emergency shelters in Hawaii on the night of the count. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents assist state police as they order people living in a homeless encampment to move to a different designated location during a sweep ahead of a Taylor Swift concert in New Orleans. "Increased homelessness is the tragic, yet predictable, consequence of underinvesting in the resources and protections that help people find and maintain safe, affordable housing," Renee Willis, incoming interim CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, said in a statement. "As advocates, researchers, and people with lived experience have warned, the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase as more people struggle to afford sky-high housing costs." Robert Marbut Jr., the former executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness from 2019 to 2021, called the nearly 33% increase in homelessness over the past four years "disgraceful" and said the federal government needs to abandon efforts to prioritize permanent housing. "We need to focus on treatment of substance use and mental illness, and bring back program requirements, like job training," Marbut said in an email. The numbers also come as increasing numbers of communities are taking a hard line against homelessness. People living in a homeless encampment pick up belongings Oct. 23 after Louisiana State Police ordered them to move to a different designated location during a sweep ahead of a Taylor Swift concert in New Orleans. Angered by often dangerous and dirty tent camps, communities — especially in Western states — have enforced bans on camping. That follows a 6-3 ruling this summer by the Supreme Court that found outdoor sleeping bans don’t violate the Eighth Amendment. Homeless advocates argued that punishing people who need a place to sleep would criminalize homelessness. There was some positive news in the count, as homelessness among veterans continued to trend downward. Homelessness among veterans dropped 8% to 32,882 in 2024. It was an even larger decrease for unsheltered veterans, declining 11% to 13,851 in 2024. "The reduction in veteran homelessness offers us a clear roadmap for addressing homelessness on a larger scale," Ann Oliva, CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, said in a statement. "With bipartisan support, adequate funding, and smart policy solutions, we can replicate this success and reduce homelessness nationwide. Federal investments are critical in tackling the country's housing affordability crisis and ensuring that every American has access to safe, stable housing." Several large cities had success bringing down their homeless numbers. Dallas, which worked to overhaul its homeless system, saw a 16% drop in its numbers between 2022 to 2024. Los Angeles, which increased housing for the homeless, saw a drop of 5% in unsheltered homelessness since 2023. A rat sniffs the hand of a sleeping man experiencing homelessness Dec. 18 in downtown Los Angeles. California, the most populous state in the U.S., continued to have the nation's largest homeless population, followed by New York, Washington, Florida and Massachusetts. The sharp increase in the homeless population over the past two years contrasts with success the U.S. had for more than a decade. Going back to the first 2007 survey, the U.S. made steady progress for about a decade in reducing the homeless population as the government focused particularly on increasing investments to get veterans into housing. The number of homeless people dropped from about 637,000 in 2010 to about 554,000 in 2017. The numbers ticked up to about 580,000 in the 2020 count and held relatively steady over the next two years as Congress responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with emergency rental assistance, stimulus payments, aid to states and local governments and a temporary eviction moratorium. Homelessness is intertwined with the cost of living, and the high cost of living is hitting older adults fairly hard. A Westat survey for the Department of Health and Human Services found that older adults are the fastest-growing cohort of the homeless population. Emergency housing for seniors can keep that number from climbing higher. Caring.com details how to access it. The number of homeless seniors isn't based solely on people remaining homeless as they age; it also includes those whose first experience with homelessness came after they turned 50. In 2023, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported that 1 in 5 homeless people were over the age of 55. For seniors and other older adults, fixed incomes make it hard to battle the ever-increasing cost of expenses. Endhomelessness.org cites that 2.35 million older adults are paying over half of their limited income to rent. Based on Caring.com's July 2024 survey of seniors in the workforce , that's exactly why 1 in 15 retired seniors worry about losing their homes. Shelter use in homeless people older than 51 has gone up over 10% from 2007 to 2017, according to the HUD. But luckily, so has the number of shelters. Between 2022 and 2023, the HUD reports that emergency shelters added 28,760 more beds in emergency shelters, though this is a reduction in the amount of beds available during the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency homeless assistance, or emergency housing, is a temporary solution. It's designed to provide shelter while those facing housing instability figure out their next step. Emergency housing for homeless seniors gives someone the immediate ability to remain housed and safely sheltered. Local nonprofits are often involved in placing people experiencing homelessness or housing instability into emergency shelters. Low-income seniors, seniors who are low on funds and might not make rent, or seniors who need to leave their homes for other reasons can use emergency housing. Many cities have their own emergency housing programs. There are also nationwide programs that provide emergency housing for seniors. The internet is the fastest tool for locating local emergency housing. Libraries have free internet access, for those who might not have a computer or Wi-Fi to begin their search. The list below leads to websites that include phone numbers for emergency homeless assistance. Seniors in need of immediate assistance and resources should call 2-1-1 or contact the United Way online . The 2-1-1 crisis hotline partners with United Way, which is committed to helping homeless seniors find local shelters or access transitional housing. The service can also connect seniors with other resources, including food, mental health support, or funding for health care expenses. Calling 2-1-1 is often required as a prerequisite before trying to get into a shelter or obtaining other assistance. Because 2-1-1 is for people in crisis, there are no eligibility requirements. However, some programs seniors may access through 2-1-1 do have eligibility requirements. Seniors can simply dial 2-1-1 from nearly anywhere in the U.S. to be put in touch with the programs and resources they need. Designed specifically for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families, the Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federal program offering low-income housing options and rent assistance. These vouchers are available through your local public housing agency (PHA). This program enables and encourages participants to choose their own housing. Housing options don't need to be a part of subsidized housing projects, but there are limits on unit size. Typically, participants must pay 30% of their monthly adjusted income towards their rent, and the voucher program pays the remainder. Applicant income and family size help the PHA determine eligibility. Citizenship and eligible immigration status also play a factor. The family's income cannot exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area where they're applying to live. Of the vouchers, 75% must go to people whose income is at or less than 30% of their area's median income. Contact your local public housing agency . The Section 202 program helps expand the supply of affordable housing with supportive services for seniors. This program gives low-income seniors options that allow them to live independently, with support for cooking, cleaning, transportation, etc. This program is open to any very low-income household that has at least one person 62 years old or older. Applicants must submit an application in response to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) posted on Grants.gov . The HUD-VASH program was created as emergency homeless assistance for veterans. Its goal is to give homeless veterans access to permanent housing through public housing authorities. Veterans receive rental assistance through the HUD Housing Choice Voucher program and additional case management services through the VA. By December 2023, the HUD had allocated nearly 112,000 vouchers to help house veterans nationwide. To help veterans achieve stability and remain housed, VA case managers may connect veterans with support services such as health care, mental health treatment, and substance use counseling. If you or your loved one is a low-income senior with eligible military service, you may apply. Your local VA can tell you if your service qualifies you for HUD-VASH. Senior veterans may apply online or call (877) 424-3838. Click here to learn more about the emergency housing options for seniors available in your state. Low-income seniors who aren't in assisted living or independent living communities might find themselves facing housing instability. Emergency housing for seniors can help you or your loved one seek shelter. Crisis hotlines and public housing agencies can offer support. Finding emergency housing for seniors depends heavily on your area. The first step is to call the Crisis Hotline at 2-1-1. Finding a shelter takes less time than applying and getting approved for low-income housing voucher programs. The 2-1-1 hotline can direct you to local resources and locators. Yes and no. The duration depends on the type of housing. Shelters have limits that vary. Some shelters allow people to stay for up to six months, though that can vary based on demand. Seniors can remain in Section 202 supportive housing as long as they meet age and income requirements. Yes. Many counties have financial emergency programs that help seniors handle home repairs or short-term financial crises like utility shutoff. These programs allow the senior to focus their funds on their rent or mortgage. This story was produced by Caring.com and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but $25 to $50 of the monthly cost. For Griffin, the hardest part of using the new drugs wasn’t access. It was finding out that the much-hyped medications didn’t really work for her. “I have been on Wegovy for a year and a half and have only lost 13 pounds,” said Griffin, who watches her diet, drinks plenty of water and exercises regularly. “I’ve done everything right with no success. It’s discouraging.” In clinical trials, most participants taking Wegovy or Mounjaro to treat obesity lost an average of 15% to 22% of their body weight — up to 50 pounds or more in many cases. But roughly 10% to 15% of patients in those trials were “nonresponders” who lost less than 5% of their body weight. Now that millions of people have used the drugs, several obesity experts told The Associated Press that perhaps 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to the medications. It's a little-known consequence of the obesity drug boom, according to doctors who caution eager patients not to expect one-size-fits-all results. “It's all about explaining that different people have different responses,” said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity expert at Massachusetts General Hospital The drugs are known as GLP-1 receptor agonists because they mimic a hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide 1. Genetics, hormones and variability in how the brain regulates energy can all influence weight — and a person's response to the drugs, Stanford said. Medical conditions such as sleep apnea can prevent weight loss, as can certain common medications, such as antidepressants, steroids and contraceptives. “This is a disease that stems from the brain,” said Stanford. “The dysfunction may not be the same” from patient to patient. Despite such cautions, patients are often upset when they start getting the weekly injections but the numbers on the scale barely budge. “It can be devastating,” said Dr. Katherine Saunders, an obesity expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of the obesity treatment company FlyteHealth. “With such high expectations, there’s so much room for disappointment.” That was the case for Griffin, who has battled obesity since childhood and hoped to shed 70 pounds using Wegovy. The drug helped reduce her appetite and lowered her risk of diabetes, but she saw little change in weight. “It’s an emotional roller coaster,” she said. “You want it to work like it does for everybody else.” The medications are typically prescribed along with eating behavior and lifestyle changes. It’s usually clear within weeks whether someone will respond to the drugs, said Dr. Jody Dushay, an endocrine specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Weight loss typically begins right away and continues as the dosage increases. For some patients, that just doesn't happen. For others, side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea force them to halt the medications, Dushay said. In such situations, patients who were counting on the new drugs to pare pounds may think they’re out of options. “I tell them: It's not game over,” Dushay said. Trying a different version of the new class of drugs may help. Griffin, who didn't respond well to Wegovy, has started using Zepbound, which targets an additional hormone pathway in the body. After three months of using the drug, she has lost 7 pounds. “I'm hoping it's slow and steady,” she said. Other people respond well to older drugs, the experts said. Changing diet, exercise, sleep and stress habits can also have profound effects. Figuring out what works typically requires a doctor trained to treat obesity, Saunders noted. “Obesity is such a complex disease that really needs to be treated very comprehensively,” she said. “If what we’re prescribing doesn’t work, we always have a backup plan.” The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

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Chandigarh: The collapse of a three-storey building in Punjab’s Mohali has claimed two lives, with rescuers pulling out the body of a man and a fatally injured woman from under the rubble during a multi-agency 23-hour rescue operation that concluded Sunday evening, officials said. A magisterial probe has been ordered into the incident which, according to a preliminary inquiry, occurred during alleged unauthorised digging in the adjacent plot belonging to one of the owners of the building. Drishti Verma, 20, from Himachal Pradesh, was rescued from the rubble in critical condition and was rushed to a hospital, where she succumbed to injuries on Saturday night, while the body of Abhishek Dhanwal, 29, was pulled out on Sunday. The two owners of the building and the contractor undertaking the digging work have been booked, the officials said, adding strict action will be taken against anyone found responsible. A short video clip circulating on social media purportedly of the incident shows the building, which housed a gym and paying guest accommodations, tilting to one side before collapsing. The building also had a basement. Some eyewitness claimed that an onlooker had raised an alarm as the building shook and a few occupants had safely come out before it came crashing down. They said that Abhishek, who visited the gym, went back inside to fetch his mobile phone and was trapped. Viraj S Tidke, officiating deputy commissioner of Mohali, said that Sub Divisional Magistrate of Mohali Damandeep Kaur has been entrusted with the probe and asked to submit the report within three weeks. He said that the debris had been checked by the NDRF thoroughly before declaring the operation complete.The whole operation was closely monitored by the district civil and police officials till its completion, the official said. “(Mohali) District administration completed the 23-hour-long constant rescue operation with the help of NDRF and Army as key players”, besides the police, municipal corporation and health department at Mohali (Sohana) building collapse site at 4:30 pm today, an official statement said. Initially, it was feared that at least five people were trapped under the rubble, prompting rescue efforts to continue overnight to find possible survivors. “The operation continued during the night also. As per the NDRF report, they have scanned the entire area” and ruled out the possibility of anyone else trapped under the debris, according to Tidke. Earlier in the day, Abhishek’s father told reporters at the site that his son, who used to visit a gym in the building, was missing and his phone was not reachable. Abhishek worked in the IT sector and used to live in a nearby area, his father said. “In addition to the three accused named in the building collapse incident, if during the inquiry role of more people comes up, whether in government or a private person, strict action as per law will be taken,” Tidke said. Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Deepak Pareek told reporters at the site on Sunday that as per preliminary investigations an owner of the building, which collapsed, had a plot of land adjacent to it on which digging work to construct a basement was on. “However, no permission was taken and no agency concerned was informed about the unauthorised digging,” Pareek said. He said that the accused will be nabbed soon. Strict action will be taken so that a strong message goes and such incidents do not reoccur, the SSP said. Several excavators were pressed into service as part of the rescue operation. National Disaster Response Team (NDRF), Army, and state rescue teams worked since Saturday evening at the site. Briefing the media after the completion of the rescue operation, Tidke along with other officials said that about 140 NDRF team members, 167 from the Army’s 57 Engineers Regiment, over 300 from local police and the rest from allied departments were involved in the operation. Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa slammed the Mohali district administration over the incident. The senior Congress leader, who visited the site, told reporters that he has learnt that some structures have been built in the area in flagrant violation of rules. “Accountability should be fixed in the matter. As head of district administration, personally, I hold the Deputy Commissioner responsible. If proper measures are not taken, “after a few months another building will collapse and this will continue. So accountability has to be fixed”, Bajwa said. He asked the administration to take necessary precautions to ensure such incidents are not repeated in the future.

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming January 13, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired ASML Holding N.V. (“ASML” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ASML ) ordinary shares between January 24, 2024, and October 15, 2024 , inclusive (the “Class Period”). If you suffered a loss on your ASML investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securities laws, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/asml-holding-nv/ . You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights. On October 15, 2024, ASML released its third quarter 2024 financial results, revealing quarterly bookings of €2.63 billion, a decline of 53% quarter-over-quarter. The Company also announced it expected full year 2025 total net sales to be between €30 billion and €35 billion, with a gross margin between 51% and 53%, explaining that “[w]hile there continue to be strong developments and upside potential in [artificial intelligence], other [semiconductor] market segments are taking longer to recover” and that “[i]t now appears the recovery is more gradual than previously expected.” On this news, ASML’s stock price fell $141.84, or 16.3%, to close at $730.43 per share on October 15, 2024, thereby injuring investors. Then, on October 16, 2024, ASML held its earnings call, during which, the Company further revealed that ASML’s sales in China had declined, which would also negatively impact the Company’s gross margins. On this news, ASML’s stock price fell $46.91, or 6.4%, to close at $683.52 per share on October 16, 2024, thereby injuring investors further. The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors 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’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn , Twitter , or Facebook . If you purchased or otherwise acquired ASML ordinary shares during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than January 13, 2025 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit. To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com , or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com . If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Contacts Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, Los Angeles Charles Linehan, 310-201-9150 or 888-773-9224 shareholders@glancylaw.com www.glancylaw.com