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Justice Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano yesterday evening said Mylah Roque, wife of Harry Roque has left the country.
"As per the Bureau of Immigration, Mylah Roque had left the country on 3 September 2024," said Clavano.
To recall, n Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) was issued on 16 September 2024 on the basis of a request by the Quad Committee and its ongoing investigation on POGO operations and illegal activities.
There is yet no record of former Secretary Harry Roque leaving the country. Yet, an ILBO was issued on the former Secretary on 6 August 2024, said Clavano.
An ILBO is meant to monitor any movement by individuals in whose name it has been issued. It is not meant to restrict travel. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/doj-mylah-roque-left-the-country | 2024-10-15T18:00:59Z |
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NEW YORK and ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR ) ("Sphere Entertainment") and the Department of Culture and tourism – Abu Dhabi ("DCT Abu Dhabi") announced today that they will work together to bring the world's second Sphere to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This next-generation entertainment medium is expected to be a landmark addition to this premier international capital city, elevating the entertainment offerings for residents and visitors alike.
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SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND TOURISM – ABU DHABI ANNOUNCE PLANS TO MAKE ABU DHABI NEXT SPHERE VENUE LOCATION
"The vision for Sphere has always included a global network of venues, and today's announcement is a significant milestone toward that goal," said James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sphere Entertainment. "Sphere is redefining live entertainment and extending the reach of its transformative impact. We are proud to collaborate with DCT Abu Dhabi to develop Sphere in their city."
H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: "We are excited to bring Sphere to Abu Dhabi in partnership with Sphere Entertainment, providing our residents and visitors with an extraordinary new form of entertainment. Sphere Abu Dhabi will seamlessly integrate advanced technology with captivating storytelling, creating unforgettable memories for everyone who visits. This partnership aligns with our Tourism Strategy 2030, further establishing Abu Dhabi as a vibrant hub for culture and innovation. By embracing cutting-edge entertainment like Sphere, we're not only elevating our global profile but also setting new standards in immersive experiences and cultural offerings."
Since opening the first Sphere in Las Vegas to worldwide acclaim in September 2023, Sphere Entertainment has actively pursued its plans to develop a global network of Sphere venues. This expansion is expected to provide significant growth potential and drive new revenue streams by leveraging Sphere Entertainment's expertise, proprietary technology, and original content.
Located in a prime spot in Abu Dhabi and echoing the scale of the 20,000-capacity Sphere in Las Vegas, this venue promises to redefine entertainment in the region. Sphere in Abu Dhabi is expected to be a major year-round draw for both residents and visitors from around the world, offering opportunities to experience events, concerts, and shows like never before in an unforgettable and revolutionary setting.
Sphere Entertainment and DCT Abu Dhabi, the organization driving the growth of Abu Dhabi's culture and tourism sectors and promoting the city as a global destination, have agreed to collaborate on building the next Sphere venue in Abu Dhabi, which welcomed more than 24 million visitors in 2023. Under the terms of the partnership, which is subject to finalization of definitive agreements, DCT Abu Dhabi will pay Sphere Entertainment a franchise initiation fee for the right to build the venue, utilizing Sphere Entertainment's proprietary designs, technology, and intellectual property. Construction will be funded by DCT Abu Dhabi, with Sphere Entertainment's team of experts providing services related to development, construction, and pre-opening of the venue.
Following the venue's opening, Sphere Entertainment plans to maintain ongoing arrangements with DCT Abu Dhabi that are expected to include annual fees for creative and artistic content licensed by Sphere Entertainment, such as Sphere Experiences; use of Sphere's brand, patents, proprietary technology, and intellectual property; and operational services related to venue operations and technology, as well as commercial and strategic advisory support.
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About Sphere
Sphere is a next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining the future of live entertainment. A venue where the foremost artists, creators, and technologists create extraordinary experiences that take storytelling to a new level and transport audiences to places both real and imagined. The venue hosts original Sphere Experiences; concerts and residencies from the world's biggest artists; and premier marquee and corporate events. The first Sphere venue opened in Las Vegas in September 2023, and is a new Las Vegas landmark, powered by cutting-edge technologies that ignite the senses and enable audiences to share experiences at a never-before-seen scale. More information is available at thesphere .
About Sphere Entertainment Co.
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue opened in Las Vegas in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco .
About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi's culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi's wider global ambitions.
By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate's position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate's potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi's vision is defined by the emirate's people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi's status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.
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This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Sphere Entertainment's plans, strategies, beliefs and expectations. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results, developments or events may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the finalization of definitive agreements with DCT Abu Dhabi and the factors described in Sphere Entertainment's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contained therein. Sphere Entertainment disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.
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(Bloomberg) -- Turkish lawmakers unexpectedly paused discussions on a new tax and fee package aimed at raising funds for the defense industry, following public backlash over some of its key provisions.
AK Party whip Abdullah Guler said talks ended for the time being, with the potential for the bill to be revisited next year, NTV news channel reported.
The package included a particularly controversial proposal that sought an annual fee of 750 liras ($22) from credit cards with limits exceeding 100,000 liras. Local media earlier suggested that tens of thousands rushed to lower their card limits in response to the fee.
The bill, submitted by the AK Party, overall saw an additional income of around $2 billion. The proceeds were seen transferred to the government’s defense fund. Other articles in the proposal included registration fees for new and second-hand vehicles and additional fees during real estate purchases.
Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said earlier Tuesday that funds were needed for defense projects over Turkey’s location in a “difficult” geography. “This package was prepared fully for resources for defense,” he told NTV news channel. “It’s not a package to narrow the budget deficit.”
Investors have been seeking a larger fiscal consolidation from Simsek to help slow inflation that’s slightly under 50% in annual terms. The nine-month budget deficit this year has surpassed 1 trillion liras.
©2024 Bloomberg L.P. | https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/politics/2024/10/15/turkey-abruptly-shelves-contentious-tax-bill-amid-public-outcry/ | 2024-10-15T18:01:01Z |
The Council of Europe (CoE) called on Danish authorities to employ more Muslims in academic institutions and law enforcement agencies, amid a surge in racism.
The international human rights group urged Denmark to carry out a national action plan against racism, which should lead to a greater "proportion of employees with Muslim and other minority backgrounds in the professions of law enforcement officers and teachers.”
According to national broadcaster DR, the council also recommended that the action plan must "prevent anti-Muslim racism and discrimination."
The previous Danish government initiated an action plan against racism in 2022 after getting a consensus from the parliament. It has been now two years since the start of the action plan.
The Council of Europe's recommendations come in light of recent reports highlighting the challenges faced by Muslims in Denmark.
The European Islamophobia Report 2022 identified Denmark, along with France and Austria, as one of the most challenging countries for Muslims.
A 2018 report from the Danish National Police revealed that more than half of the 112 recorded religiously motivated hate crimes in Denmark targeted Muslims. | https://www.dailysabah.com/world/europe/coe-calls-on-denmark-to-employ-more-muslims-in-education-police-force | 2024-10-15T18:01:02Z |
Don't Overreact if Hogs' Fall to Jayhawks in Exhibition
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— There's a whirlwind of excitement around the Razorbacks' men's basketball team with Coach John Calipari's first season coming fast. After getting a good look of the Hogs' roster minus a few likely key contributors, it appears this team will be athletic, quick and explosive.
That's fine and dandy during a tip-off tour, but it won't get it done against Kansas if a few guys are out. Calipari mentioned No. 1 transfer Johnell Davis, former Kentucky small forward Adou Thiero and former Tennessee center Jonas Aidoo aren't likely to play.
That could force his hand into figuring out what he has on the team earlier than anticipated, which is also a good thing. A pair of point guards in Kentucky transfer D.J. Wagner and true freshman Boogie Fland saw the floor together in Hot Springs and Pine Bluff.
Wagner is more of a ball dominant guard while Fland is more of combo who can easily slide over to the two spot when needed. Both players have the talent to compete at a high level, which is desperately needed to keep up with Jayhawks sixth-year senior guard Dajuan Harris, Jr.
Harris is more of a defensive stalwart than offensive star, averaging single digits in scoring through his career at Kansas. He brings infectious energy defensively and can control the offensive flow as a distributor.
Fellow senior transfer Zeke Mayo returns to his hometown of Lawrence, Kansas for one more season of college ball. The South Dakota State transfer nearly averaged 19 points per game while shooting 38% from three.
Senior center Hunter Dickinson, junior forward K.J. Adams and likely sixth man guard A.J. Storr gives Kansas elite depth and star power that Arkansas can't match without three starters. What Arkansas does have is two other promising 5-star true freshmen in Karter Knox and Billy Richmond who can both get it done on both ends.
Post play will be important with two forwards Trevon Brazile and Kentucky transfer Zvonimir Ivisic healthy. Neither have been consistent beacons down, low but have shown flashes of being capable rim protectors.
Both Ivisic and Brazile seem to have added more muscle to their frames after working with longtime Calipari assistant Kenny Payne. The former Louisville coach has developed several front court players into NBA athletes throughout his coaching career and that'll be no different once Aidoo is cleared for full contact.
Jayhawks' coach Bill Self is two seasons removed from a national championship, but has his deepest, oldest and most talented rosters ever assembled at Kansas. Next Friday's exhibition at Bud Walton Arena shouldn't be considered the barometer of how the season will go, but a test of how close the Razorbacks are to competing with a brand new roster and coaching staff. | https://www.si.com/college/arkansas/men-s-basketball/calipari-razorbacks-kansas-jayhawks-sec-big-12 | 2024-10-15T18:01:03Z |
Welcome to Week 7 of the fantasy football season, kicker fans! With another week of the season under our belts, we're continuing to learn more about the landscape of the kicker position.
While Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey — the top kicker off draft boards this year — ranks No. 1 on the year averaging 13.7 fantasy points per game, one surprising name has emerged as a viable weekly flex play: Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell, available in 50% of Yahoo leagues.
Through six weeks, Boswell is tied for the second-most field goal attempts in the league (17), including six kicks good from 50+ yards. In Week 7, the Steelers are set to host the New York Jets on "Sunday Night Football" — a matchup currently allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers.
Could one of Week 7's top streaming options be available in your league? Find out where Boswell landed in our team's Week 7 kicker rankings;
Who will you start at kicker in Week 7? | https://www.krmg.com/news/national/fantasy-football/SFIAR7D2PB22SVJQ5FEBC454MI/ | 2024-10-15T18:01:03Z |
Welcome to Week 7 of the fantasy football season, kicker fans! With another week of the season under our belts, we're continuing to learn more about the landscape of the kicker position.
While Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey — the top kicker off draft boards this year — ranks No. 1 on the year averaging 13.7 fantasy points per game, one surprising name has emerged as a viable weekly flex play: Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell, available in 50% of Yahoo leagues.
Through six weeks, Boswell is tied for the second-most field goal attempts in the league (17), including six kicks good from 50+ yards. In Week 7, the Steelers are set to host the New York Jets on "Sunday Night Football" — a matchup currently allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers.
Could one of Week 7's top streaming options be available in your league? Find out where Boswell landed in our team's Week 7 kicker rankings;
Who will you start at kicker in Week 7? | https://www.wokv.com/news/national/fantasy-football/SFIAR7D2PB22SVJQ5FEBC454MI/ | 2024-10-15T18:01:03Z |
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Extensive debris cleanup is underway across Florida since Hurricane Milton tore through the state Wednesday. In St. Lucie County, more than a hundred miles east of where the storm made landfall, rescue and recovery operations are ongoing after tornadoes killed at least six people. NPR's Sergio Martínez-Beltrán joins us from St. Lucie County. Hey there.
SERGIO MARTÍNEZ-BELTRÁN, BYLINE: Hi, Scott.
DETROW: So these tornadoes happened hours before Milton made landfall, and they took a lot of people by surprise. What are you hearing about what exactly happened?
MARTÍNEZ-BELTRÁN: Yeah. I mean, surprised is the key word here, Scott. There were more than 100 tornado alerts that went out that day. But people were much more focused on the hurricane on its way than tornadoes in this area. I talked to Shane Ostrander. He and his wife live in Fort Pierce.
SHANE OSTRANDER: I was in my shorts. We were going to make dinner, watch a movie. We were waiting for that 9 o'clock - the winds to start picking up. It was 3 o'clock.
MARTÍNEZ-BELTRÁN: And things changed quickly for Ostrander when the tornadoes touched down here. He says he only had a few seconds to run with his wife to a safer room in the house.
DETROW: She said, we've got to go, and we just ran. I slammed the - our bedroom door and then the closet door. And that's where we were when we heard the boom, boom - two bombs. And it was just ringing in my ears. This insulation was everywhere, just flying in the air.
MARTÍNEZ-BELTRÁN: His house is pretty much gone. There are no walls. It's pretty incredible to see. I mean, you can see where the bedroom was because the bed is still there, but everything else is destroyed.
DETROW: Wow, a bed but no walls. I mean, can you tell us more broadly about the extent of the tornado damage in the community?
MARTÍNEZ-BELTRÁN: Driving through these roads - it's pretty surreal, Scott. There are semi trucks flipped on the side of the road. Power lines are down. Lots of homes without roofs - there's a gas station where the only thing that remains are the pumps. Many of the folks here are still processing what happened. But for the people I talked, like Zippy Sandler, this is a lot to deal with at once.
ZIPPY SANDLER: I'm in shock. I'm very overwhelmed, and I'm trying to figure out the first steps, so I'm trying to make calls. If - I think if I had electricity and Wi-Fi, I could figure it out, but without that, it's hard.
DETROW: There's one community in St. Lucie County where a lot of people died. What can you tell us about it?
MARTÍNEZ-BELTRÁN: Yeah. It's called the Spanish Lakes Country Club Village. This is a community for people 55 and up. And many of the homes here are manufactured, so they're not as resistant to strong winds. And when the tornado ripped through this area, there was widespread destruction, and it killed at least six people. Here's St. Lucie County sheriff Keith Pearson.
KEITH PEARSON: So we have a lot of residents who left. And with the amount of destruction it left behind there, we know people lived there. We just don't know where they are.
MARTÍNEZ-BELTRÁN: He says recovery efforts in the area continue. And officials just want to be sure everyone is accounted for, including people evacuated. And it's an emotional time for Sheriff Pearson. You know, he says this is his community, and it's the worst natural disaster this area has seen.
DETROW: So what happens next?
MARTÍNEZ-BELTRÁN: Well, officials here are focused on recovery. Rebuilding will take a long time. But in the meantime, there are state and federal agencies on the ground, as well as the Red Cross, assisting people. And the county has applied for federal assistance, something they hope will come through sooner rather than later.
DETROW: That is Sergio Martínez-Beltrán in St. Lucie County, Florida. Thank you so much.
MARTÍNEZ-BELTRÁN: You're welcome. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record. | https://www.ideastream.org/2024-10-11/hurricane-milton-and-the-tornado-that-tore-through-a-retirement-community-in-florida | 2024-10-15T18:01:03Z |
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go defended former President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs, highlighting the significant support it received from Congress during the Duterte administration.
In an interview, Go expressed disappointment over former allies who have distanced themselves from Duterte since he left office.
Reflecting on Duterte’s State of the Nation Addresses (SoNA) from 2016 to 2021, Go noted the enthusiastic applause and standing ovations lawmakers gave the then president when he emphasized the anti-drug campaign.
“You remember, during all the SoNAs, everyone was applauding,” he said in Filipino.
According to Department of the Interior and Local Government figures, the crime rate dropped by 73.76 percent during Duterte’s first five years in office.
Go voiced concern over everyone seemingly ganging up on the former chief executive.
“Then why is he being blamed now? Why is he alone now? Didn’t you benefit? Didn’t our fellow Filipinos benefit? Our children were not being harmed. Isn’t the safety of our children and families important to us? You benefited, you know, Filipinos benefited. He risked his life for this. And now he’s all alone, still facing blame,” he lamented.
He urged Filipinos to judge for themselves whether their lives improved during Duterte’s administration, particularly in terms of public order.
“You should judge for yourselves, fellow citizens, whether our children could walk safely without being harmed or harassed by drug addicts during the time of former President Duterte. You know, if illegal drugs return it will be even more frightening,” he said.
“For the OFWs, they had peace of mind knowing that their children were safe and not being harmed or harassed while walking at night. They came home safely and without injury,” he added.
A Pulse Asia survey conducted in June 2018 showed that nearly 70 percent of Filipinos viewed Duterte’s war on drugs as the most significant achievement of his administration. The initiative was highlighted by the majority of respondents from a list of 15 key accomplishments, especially in Metro Manila and across all socioeconomic classes.
Even at the end of his presidency, Duterte recorded an impressive satisfaction rating of 88 percent in an SWS survey conducted on 22-29 June 2022. The high rating, especially at the end of his term, was considered rare, as outgoing presidents often experience declining public sentiment.
Go vehemently denied the so-called “reward system” in the illegal drug campaign, calling the claim baseless. He said Duterte’s support of law enforcement was aimed at helping the police and other uniformed personnel perform their duties more effectively within the bounds of law.
In the ongoing House hearings, former police colonel Royina Garma alleged that Duterte had asked her to recommend an officer to implement a nationwide version of the “Davao model” which purportedly rewarded policemen under a tier system for kills in the drug war.
The Duterte administration was marked by a vigorous crackdown on illegal drugs, with official figures citing over 6,000 deaths linked to the campaign, but which human rights organizations contended was actually much higher, up to 30,000 fatalities.
In March 2019, Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the International Criminal Court (ICC), even as an investigation into the drug war was underway. The ICC announced in January 2023 that it would resume its probe, which had been paused at the Philippines’ request.
On Monday, Malacañang affirmed that the Philippines would not rejoin the ICC, despite calls for the government to provide evidence related to the extrajudicial killings.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin reiterated this stance, indicating that the administration saw no need to engage with the ICC in its ongoing investigation.
The House of Representatives Quad Committee is considering inviting Duterte to testify on alleged extrajudicial killings and illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators during his presidency. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/drug-war-made-streets-safer-go | 2024-10-15T18:01:05Z |
Birch Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN – Free Report) by 4.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 22,109 shares of the medical research company’s stock after buying an additional 968 shares during the quarter. Amgen comprises approximately 3.5% of Birch Capital Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 7th biggest position. Birch Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Amgen were worth $7,124,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Keynote Financial Services LLC increased its holdings in Amgen by 0.6% during the second quarter. Keynote Financial Services LLC now owns 4,898 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $1,530,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Ascent Group LLC grew its position in shares of Amgen by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Ascent Group LLC now owns 10,949 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $3,421,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares during the period. RFP Financial Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Amgen by 17.1% during the 1st quarter. RFP Financial Group LLC now owns 219 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $62,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares during the last quarter. Hofer & Associates. Inc increased its stake in shares of Amgen by 0.5% during the 2nd quarter. Hofer & Associates. Inc now owns 6,477 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $2,024,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cadinha & Co. LLC raised its holdings in shares of Amgen by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Cadinha & Co. LLC now owns 5,209 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $1,678,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares during the period. 76.50% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Amgen Trading Up 0.2 %
NASDAQ:AMGN traded up $0.68 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $325.30. 525,219 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,452,744. The stock has a market capitalization of $174.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 46.37, a PEG ratio of 2.86 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.64, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a current ratio of 1.26. The company has a fifty day moving average of $326.05 and a 200 day moving average of $311.20. Amgen Inc. has a 12 month low of $249.70 and a 12 month high of $346.85.
Amgen Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, August 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 16th were issued a dividend of $2.25 per share. This represents a $9.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.77%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 16th. Amgen’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 128.57%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
AMGN has been the subject of several research reports. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on Amgen from $310.00 to $303.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 11th. Wells Fargo & Company downgraded Amgen from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $320.00 to $335.00 in a research note on Wednesday, August 7th. Barclays boosted their price objective on Amgen from $300.00 to $315.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 7th. Dbs Bank upgraded shares of Amgen to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, September 16th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their price target on shares of Amgen from $325.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have assigned a hold rating, eleven have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $326.95.
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Amgen Profile
Amgen Inc discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers human therapeutics worldwide. The company's principal products include Enbrel to treat plaque psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis; Otezla for the treatment of adult patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers associated with Behçet's disease; Prolia to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis; XGEVA for skeletal-related events prevention; Repatha, which reduces the risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization; Nplate for the treatment of patients with immune thrombocytopenia; KYPROLIS to treat patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma; Aranesp to treat a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells and anemia; EVENITY for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal for men and women; Vectibix to treat patients with wild-type RAS metastatic colorectal cancer; BLINCYTO for the treatment of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia; TEPEZZA to treat thyroid eye disease; and KRYSTEXXA for the treatment of chronic refractory gout.
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"Can Still Fight Better": Mark Kom Blasts Nikhat Zareen And Co For Olympics Disaster
Mary Kom revealed she could not digest' the poor performance by the Indian boxers at the Paris Olympics 2024.
- Indo-Asian News Service
- Updated: October 15, 2024 09:38 PM IST
The six-member Indian boxing contingent, which included two World Champions and two World Championship medallists, was expected to deliver but fell short of securing any medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Mary Kom, the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics, was not able to participate in this edition due the age limit rule in Boxing as no one above the age of 40 is allowed to participate. The 41-year old revealed she ‘could not digest,' the poor performance at the event. “I felt bad from the inside, there was no progress. The Paris Olympics was disappointing, all the boxers were washed out. I could not digest their performance and just kept thinking ‘agar mai jaati to' (If I was there instead). I can still fight better than these girls, performance wise, but could not participate due to the age limit."
“I am still training, still concerned about my fitness. I am confident that still no one could touch me for one or two rounds. That is the spirit. The current boxers don't have confidence and you could see it. I felt pain as I kept thinking why is there an age limit on only boxing?I still have that hunger, my dream and Olympic goal is still aching,” said Mary during a special address at the second edition of the Indian Gaming Convention (IGC).
India won their first ever medal in Boxing when Vijender Singh secured a historic bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics followed by Mary's Bronze Medal win in the Women's Flyweight at the 2012 London Olympics.
Lovlina Borgohain's bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, after the contingent did not secure a medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is the country's third and most recent award in the sport at the Games. | https://sports.ndtv.com/boxing/can-still-fight-better-mark-kom-blasts-nikhat-zareen-and-co-for-olympics-disaster-6796883 | 2024-10-15T18:01:05Z |
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The Groundbreaking Accure Laser System is now indicated for the long-term treatment of mild to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accure Acne, Inc ( ), a pioneer in the development of innovative solutions for the treatment of acne, announced today that it has received a new FDA Clearance K242035 for the long-term
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"This achievement cannot be overstated," commented Christopher Carlton, Accure Acne, Inc.'s Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. "After many years of rigorous technical, scientific, and clinical development, The Accure Laser has delivered yet another milestone achievement-the ability to provide a significant, sustained, and durable drug-free alternative for acne patients and their providers," continued Mr. Carlton. "This is the vision of Accure Acne and our North Star. Having achieved this, we remain committed to further expanding the use of the Accure Laser and welcome clinicians around the world to partner with us."
The Accure Laser System unlocks the unique selectivity of the 1726 nm laser wavelength, adding proprietary and first-in-class technology to precisely control thermal gradient depth to have maximum impact on the sebaceous gland. This treat-to-temperature mechanism of action has been validated through multiple IRB-approved clinical trials in the United States, achieving an average inflammatory lesion count reduction of 70% at 6 months after a series of four treatments spaced about one month apart. This was observed for all skin types and severities of acne.
Accure Acne recently completed a limited commercial release earlier this year in the United States, delivering significant clinical outcomes, as well as consistent provider and patient satisfaction scores of over 4.4 out of 5. Since then, Accure has expanded the availability of the Accure Laser System in multiple regions, with first adopters in the Middle East, Europe, The Caribbean, and Asia Pacific, where patients of all severities and skin types can benefit from a safe, effective, and now durable clinical outcome.
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(Bloomberg) -- The Biden administration warned Israel that it must improve an “increasingly dire” humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip within 30 days, suggesting the US may be compelled by law to cut the flow of US weapons if the situation doesn’t improve.
The warning came from Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in a joint letter dated Oct. 13 that was addressed to Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.
The letter emphasizes that a US law requires countries receiving American weapons to “facilitate and not arbitrarily deny, restrict, or otherwise impede” humanitarian assistance provided or supported by the US. The two officials called for Israel to allow a minimum of 350 trucks of aid into Gaza daily, enhance security for aid sites and the movement of humanitarian workers and end the isolation of north Gaza, among other moves.
The letter, which was reported earlier Tuesday by Israel’s Channel 12 and by Axios, is one of the sternest and most specific warnings yet from the US to Israel about the situation in Gaza. The US is Israel’s No. 1 arms supplier, and Washington’s support is crucial for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war plans in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as in its broader rivalry against Iran.
While a previous warning to Israel in April resulted in an uptick in aid, the amount of assistance flowing into Gaza has dropped by more than 50% in the months since then, according to the letter. September’s deliveries were the lowest of any month during the past year, it said.
The Biden administration has supported Israel with billions of dollars in weapons since Hamas — designated a terrorist group by the US — attacked Israel on Oct. 7 of last year, killing 1,200, kidnapping 250 others and sparking a war in Gaza that has killed more about 42,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run health authority in the coastal strip.
US officials have constantly pushed Israeli officials to limit civilian casualties and increase the amount of aid flowing to desperate Palestinians, but the administration has so far halted only one shipment of 2,000-pound bombs — a move designed to limit a previous Israeli offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
The Biden administration has been under pressure domestically ahead of the November election, and looks increasingly unable to shape events in the Middle East as Israel shifts its focus from Gaza to a second front against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Blinken and Austin wrote that US officials have been “particularly concerned” by Israel stopping commercial shipments of goods, “burdensome and excessive” restrictions on dual-use items and “onerous” customs requirements for humanitarian staff and shipments.
Combined with looting and general lawlessness in Gaza, the Israeli actions are “contributing to an accelerated deterioration in the conditions” there, they wrote.
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Irregular migrant crossings into the EU dropped by 42% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to Frontex.
Frontex released its latest statistics shortly before a summit of the bloc's leaders in Brussels later this week, where immigration is among topics high on the agenda.
The number of detected crossings into the EU "fell by 42% to 166,000 in the first nine months of this year," Frontex said.
It said the biggest falls were along the routes through the Western Balkans and Central Mediterranean.
Nearly 17,000 would-be asylum-seekers crossed into the 27-member EU via the Western Balkans, a 79% drop. Some 47,700 entered via the Central Mediterranean, a fall of 64%.
By contrast, Frontex said crossings via the Western African route had doubled, reaching over 30,600 in the first nine months of the year.
The biggest rise was registered at the EU's eastern land borders, including into Poland. Almost 13,200 crossings were detected, a 192% increase on January-September 2023.
Poland and its Central European neighbor, the Czech Republic, called last week for EU restrictions that are tougher than those in the bloc's new pact on migration and asylum, which is due to come into force in 2026.
The rules, adopted in May, aim to share the responsibility for hosting asylum seekers across the 27 countries in the EU and to speed up the deportation of people deemed ineligible to stay. | https://www.dailysabah.com/world/europe/eu-sees-42-drop-in-irregular-border-crossings-in-2024-frontex | 2024-10-15T18:01:08Z |
Scott Satterfield Updates UC Football Injuries, Redshirts As Team Enters Back Half Relatively Healthy
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bearcats are moving into the back half of the 2024 season with no major injuries popping up. Head coach Scott Satterfield updated the situation on Tuesday, with defensive tackle Cam Roetherford trying to work his way back along with wide receiver Tyrin Smith (hamstring) going through a return himself.
Roetherford missed last week's win over UCF after getting hurt before the bye week against Texas Tech. He is the defense's 10th-highest-graded player according to PFF. Smith has been out since gettin hurt against Houston
"Tyrin is still out. He's had a hamstring injury he's been dealing with for some time now," Satterfield said about Smith, with no update on Roetherford. "We'll see if we can get him healthy this week, we're still kind of waiting to see him with him."
Satterfield also confirmed the program is looking to redshirt wide receiver Aaron Turner and running back Chance Williams with them logging just 82 and 42 snaps this season.
"We're looking at trying to redshirt AT (Aaron Turner), if we can, early in the season," Satterfield confirmed. "Was not playing as many snaps and I look at it the same way I look at it like for Chance (Williams), you're not playing a lot of snaps, and you have a redshirt, and let's try to get your redshirt here. But he's been out practice and done a great job for us at practice. Chance as well. We took Chance on this trip this past week. We give out a juice mob for the game, meaning who's on the sideline, giving the most energy. Chance did an outstanding standing job this weekend, cheering his guys on and getting us going.
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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said on Tuesday that it's going to be a busy week for the franchise — one that he believes will turn a rough start into a winning season.
Speaking to reporters at the NFL owner's meetings, Johnson said "we want to bring a lot of change this week" as news traveled that the team was reportedly acquiring wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders — a move the Jets owner couldn't confirm, but said was "in the hopper."
The Jets fell to 2-4 following Monday night's 23-20 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, their third straight defeat. Last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings led to head coach Robert Saleh getting fired. Now they're bringing in an All-Pro wideout and former teammate of quarterback Aaron Rodgers to begin the turn around process.
It's a reversal that Johnson is confident will happen starting with these two big moves in a week.
"Salvageable?," Johnson said of the Jets' season. "We're gonna kick ... you can add the words after that. We're going to do really well."
There are still 11 games to play for the Jets and they are only two games behind the Bills for the AFC East lead. But there's still work to do.
Through six weeks, the Jets are tied for the seventh-most sacks allowed (16), third-most interceptions (5), ninth-worst completion percentage (62.2), are fourth in total receiver drops (11), and own the worst field goal completion percentage (66.7) in the NFL.
What's done is done, Johnson believes. The only thing left to do now is look towards the future — moving Haason Reddick may be next — in order to improve their circumstances.
"You have to look forward," Johnson said. "We have to look forward to the games we're going to play each and every week and try to win all of them and that's basic stuff, right? ... You just have to go with your instinct and what's the best thing to build a team and build a winning team and most importantly build a culture, a culture of winning. And I think based on what I saw yesterday, I think we're starting a new and more exciting direction." | https://www.krmg.com/news/national/jets-owner-woody/LTEP6CRNJNBQI4ZQW5ZVT6O5KM/ | 2024-10-15T18:01:09Z |
BEIRUT — An Israeli airstrike killed two Lebanese soldiers and wounded three other troops on Friday, Lebanon's military said, an incident that entangles the country's official army in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
The Lebanese army said the Israeli airstrike hit a building near a military checkpoint in Kafra, Bint Jbeil province in southern Lebanon. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.
The attack on the Lebanese army comes just hours after Israeli troops fired on the headquarters of United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, injuring two peacekeepers for the second time in as many days.
Lebanon's army has largely stayed on the sidelines of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in hopes of preventing it from spiraling out of control. After Israel troops launched their ground invasion in southern Lebanon, Lebanese troops withdrew some 5 kilometers from their observation posts along the border.
But as Israel escalates its campaign against Hezbollah with waves of heavy airstrikes across Lebanon and a ground invasion at the border, Lebanese troops have increasingly found themselves in the crossfire. An Israeli airstrike killed one Lebanese soldier and wounded another earlier this month.
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have also been caught in the middle of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The international force said explosions struck near an observation tower at its headquarters in Lebanon's southern town of Naqoura. One of the injured peacekeepers was hospitalized in the nearby city of Tyre while the other received medical care on site, it said.
UNIFIL did not specify the cause of the blasts. But the Israeli military said that soldiers operating in southern Lebanon identified a threat and responded with fire, ultimately hitting a UNIFIL post and inuring the two peacekeepers. The army said its initial review found that the intended target was located some 50 meters from the UNIFIL position.
The U.N. force said it sent reinforcements to the area following another incident earlier Friday in which an Israeli army bulldozer hit the perimeter of a separate UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon while Israeli tanks moved nearby.
The force said that on Thursday, an Israeli tank had fired directly at an observation tower at the UNIFIL headquarters, injuring two Indonesian peacekeepers. It also said Israeli soldiers had attacked a bunker at a base where peacekeepers were sheltering, damaging vehicles and a communication system.
Those events drew sharp criticism from European countries including Italy and France that contribute troops to the U.N. force. Israel has warned peacekeepers to leave positions near where it said Hezbollah militants have launched rockets into northern Israel over the past year of cross-border attacks.
In central Beirut, rescue workers were searching through the rubble of a collapsed building Friday, hours after two Israeli strikes hit the Lebanese capital, killing at least 22 people and wounding dozens.
The air raid was the deadliest attack on central Beirut in over a year of war, hitting two residential buildings in neighborhoods that have swelled with displaced people fleeing Israeli bombardment elsewhere in the country.
Hezbollah's Al-Manar television and Israeli media said the strikes aimed to kill Wafiq Safa, a top security official with the group. Al-Manar said Safa was not in either building at the time. The Israeli military had no comment on the reports.
Hezbollah has expanded its rocket fire to more populated areas deeper inside Israel. While disrupting life for Israelis, most of Hezbollah's barrages have not caused casualties. But early Friday, an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon killed a man from Thailand working on a farm in northern Israel.
In Beirut's Burj Abi Haidar neighborhood, civil defense members and municipal workers dug through the pile of concrete and twisted metal from a three-story building knocked down by Thursday night's strike.
In an adjacent building that was badly damaged, Ahmad al-Khatib stood in the apartment of his in-laws where he, his wife, Marwa Hamdan, and their 2 ½-year-old daughter, Ayla, suffered injuries. He had just picked up his wife from work and she was performing the evening Muslim prayers at home when the blast hit.
"The world suddenly turned upside down and darkness prevailed," said the 42-year-old, tears running down his cheeks. He pulled his daughter out from under the debris of a wall that collapsed in a bedroom. Al-Khatib, who works for the postal service. said he found the force of the explosion had thrown his wife against a wall and a piece of metal had hit her in the head.
"I looked in her face and shouted, 'Say something!'" he said, but she only responded with sounds of pain. His wife remains in the ICU at a Beirut hospital. His daughter suffered only minor injuries.
Mohammed Tarhani said he had moved in with his brother nearby in the neighborhood after fleeing around southern Lebanon to escape airstrikes the past weeks. His children were out on the veranda, and he was in the living room when the strike hit.
"We rushed out to look for the children," he said. "Where is one supposed to go now?"
Civil defense official Walid Hashash said they don't expect more bodies under the rubble as no people are missing. He added that once operations are over they will issue a final death toll.
Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on Oct. 8, 2023, in support of Hamas and the Palestinians, drawing Israeli airstrikes in retaliation. Israel says its stepped-up campaign since late September aims to push Hezbollah away from the border to allow tens of thousands of its citizens evacuated from the area to return home.
More than 2,100 Lebanese –- including Hezbollah fighters, civilians and medical personnel — have been killed the past year by Israeli strikes, more than two thirds of them in the past few weeks. Hezbollah attacks have killed 29 civilians as well as 39 Israeli soldiers in northern Israel since October 2023 and in southern Lebanon since Israel launched its ground invasion on Sept. 30. So far, Israeli troops have been operating in a narrow strip of a few kilometers (miles) along the border.
The war threatens to spiral even further, with Israel aiming to strike a crippling blow to its longtime adversary Hezbollah. Netanyahu this week warned Lebanese they would suffer the same destruction that Israel's campaign against Hamas has inflicted in Gaza unless they take action against Hezbollah.
Israel has also vowed to strike back against the Lebanese group's supporter, Iran, after it launched some 180 ballistic missiles at Israel last week. Iran's barrage was in retaliation for previous Israeli strikes that killed Hamas' leader in Tehran and senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard figures in Lebanon.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday reiterated U.S. support for Israel's escalated campaign against Hezbollah. He said Israel had a "clear and very legitimate" interest to try to ensure the return of tens of thousands of its citizens who were evacuated from their homes near the border because of Hezbollah fire since last October.
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Jerry Jones celebrated his 82nd birthday on Sunday by watching his Dallas Cowboys get dismantled by the Detroit Lions 47-9. Two days later, he directed his frustrations towards a pair of hosts on the team's flagship radio station.
Following an offseason that saw the Cowboys spend little on free agents and save big money spending on their own star players —CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott — Jones did not take fondly to being asked why he wasn't more active on improving the roster.
Jones' annoyance with the line of questioning had him appearing to threaten the jobs of 105.3 FM's Shan Shariff, R.J. Choppy and Bobby Belt.
This is not your job. Your job isn't to let me go over all the reasons that I did something and I'm sorry that I did it," Jones said. That's not your job. I'll get somebody else to ask these questions. I'm not kidding. You're not going to figure out what the team is doing right or wrong. If you are, or any five or 10 like you, you need to come to this [NFL owner's] meeting I'm going to today with 32 teams here, you're geniuses.
"Ya'll really think you're gonna sit here with a microphone and tell me all of the things that I've done wrong without going all over the rights? Listen, we both know we're talking to a lot of great fans and a lot of great listeners. And I'm very sorry for what happened out there Sunday. I'm sick about what happened Sunday.
"One of the stupidest things I've ever done, that anybody had ever analyzed is buy the Cowboys. It was an idiot that did that. So idiot things can turn into good decisions. Smart things can turn into bad decisions. The facts are that when you make one, you don't really know if it's going to be good or not at the time. You want some conversation this morning, you're getting it."
The Cowboys have their bye in Week 7 before returning to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night in Week 8. There was already going to be a heavy discussion about the construction of Dallas' roster considering their mediocre start and that the NFL's highest-paid quarterback is tied for second in interceptions (6), has an 85.4% passer rating and has been sacked the fifth-most times (16) — not to mention they've lost four consecutive games at AT&T Stadium.
And now the Cowboys will gobble up headlines during an off week — which makes you think Jones knew what he was doing here. He's always been a salesman.
Jones said after Sunday's loss he was happy the bye week was coming as it will give them time to fix the numerous areas that need improvement. Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence will likely remain out through the bye, further hobbling a 25th-ranked defense that has given up the sixth-most rushing yards and allowed the third-most points through six weeks.
As for change? That's not coming for any part of the Cowboys' roster. Head coach Mike McCarthy's job is safe as Jones reiterated Tuesday by saying in-season coaching changes are "usually ineffective. They just aren't good."
On the field, Jones trusts in his players — his "outstanding personnel" as he put it — to turn around an uninspired start to the season.
"Well, first of all, where you going to go to get any players? Seriously? Where are you going to go to get any players for next week against San Francisco?" Jones said. "Now, No. 1, I've seen these players. I've seen every single one of them execute like you want the plays to be executed and do their job within the role. That didn't happen the other day, and we paid the consequences for it. But I've seen the players do it." | https://www.wokv.com/news/national/jerry-jones-objects/3XSYJLAHP76APG3MMXDXOVXLMM/ | 2024-10-15T18:01:10Z |
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday announced the approval of GSK Philippines’ Meningococcal Group B Vaccine for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in individuals aged two months and older.
IMD is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, which can lead to life-threatening conditions such as meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord and meningococcal sepsis, where the infection spreads into the bloodstream.
Both conditions require urgent medical attention to prevent serious and irreversible consequences, including long-term complications or death.
Neisseria Meningitidis has 13 serogroups, of which A, B, C, W, X and Y are the most important medically, with serogroup B being one of the primary causes of invasive meningococcal disease globally and in the Philippines.
Prior to this FDA approval, there was no vaccine available for serogroup B. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/fda-greenlights-gsk-meningo-jabs | 2024-10-15T18:01:11Z |
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SEATTLE, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is expanding its Canada and New England season in 2026 with more cruises, increased ports of call and added overnights. A new 28-day Legendary Voyage - "Canada, New England and Iceland" -is a highlight, taking guests to deeply explore the three regions, all from the convenient homeport of Boston.
From April through October, Zuiderdam and Volendam offer seven-day departures roundtrip from Boston, or between Boston and Montreal or Québec City, Canada. Volendam also sails 10- or 11-day itineraries that delve deeper into the Maritimes and include Newfoundland and New France.
Canada and New England cruises are filled with culturally rich destinations, and the beauty of the St. Lawrence.
Additionally, on June 20, 2026, guests can embark on a new 28-Day "Canada, New England and Iceland" Legendary Voyage aboard Volendam that takes guests north to ports like Portland, Maine, and Sydney, Nova Scotia, before sailing east to deeply explore seven ports in Iceland, followed by a westward return and four more ports of call in Atlantic Canada. The roundtrip-Boston voyage includes three overnight calls in St. John's, Newfoundland; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
"Our Canada and New England cruises are filled with culturally rich destinations, storybook settings, the beauty of the St. Lawrence and vibrant fall foliage later in the season," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line. "We're also excited to offer guests the chance to add Iceland to their exploration of Canada and New England - the timeframe is perfect for those sailing on Volendam to take in the spectacular late sunsets and white nights, including during an overnight call in Reykjavik."
Throughout the season, 18 Canada and New England itineraries highlight the area's charming cities, delicious seafood, rich maritime history, stunning lighthouses and natural wonders. Nearly every itinerary calls either Québec City or Montreal-a gem of the province further Southwest on the St. Lawrence, reachable thanks to Holland America Line's perfectly midsized ships.
Immersive Regional Experiences Guests sailing on any of Holland America Line's 2026 Canada and New England cruises will have the chance to further enrich their travels through experiences both on and off the ship.
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Manchester United Terminate Alex Ferguson's Contract. This Is The Reason
Manchester United new part-owners INEOS have ended a multi-million pound ambassadorial contract with Alex Ferguson as the club continued its cost-cutting programme.
- Indo-Asian News Service
- Updated: October 15, 2024 09:58 PM IST
Manchester United new part-owners INEOS have ended a multi-million pound ambassadorial contract with Alex Ferguson as the club continued its cost-cutting programme. Ferguson, the most successful manager in the club's history, had been retained as a global club ambassador following his exit as manager in 2013, which brought an end to a 26-year reign in which he won 38 trophies, which includes 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and four League Cups and others.
According to The Athletic report, INEOS have been exhausting all avenues to reduce costs and that led them to zoom in on the club's commitment to Ferguson, who is still a regular attendee of games in the directors' box both at home and away matches.
Ferguson was told in a face-to-face meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe that the club were trying to reduce costs and that they were no longer in a position to continue paying him beyond this season and he will not be receiving payments from United beyond the end of the current season, the report added.
The 82-year-old, who is a huge horse racing fan, still finds the time to regularly attend United's games, including the 2024 Emirates FA Cup final win at Wembley and, most recently, United's goalless draw at Villa Park prior to the international break. | https://sports.ndtv.com/football/manchester-united-terminate-alex-fergusons-contract-this-is-the-reason-6794766 | 2024-10-15T18:01:12Z |
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French President Emmanuel Macron said Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not forget his country was created as a result of a resolution passed by the United Nations, as he called on his government to comply with U.N. decisions.
Tensions have increased between Netanyahu and Macron with the French leader last week insisting that stopping the export of weapons used by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon was the only way to stop the conflicts.
France has also repeatedly denounced Israeli attacks against U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, who include a French contingent.
"Mr. Netanyahu must not forget that his country was created by a decision of the U.N.," Macron told the weekly French cabinet meeting, referring to the resolution adopted in November 1947 by the United Nations General Assembly on the plan to partition Palestine into a Jewish state and an Arab state.
"Therefore this is not the time to disregard the decisions of the U.N.," he added, as Israel is carrying out attacks against southern Lebanon, where the U.N. peacekeepers are deployed.
His comments from the closed-door meeting at the Elysee Palace were quoted by a participant who spoke to AFP and asked not to be named.
U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 states that only the Lebanese army and the U.N. peacekeeping mission UNIFIL should be deployed in southern Lebanon.
Netanyahu on Sunday called on the U.N. to move the 10,000-strong peacekeeping force, who include 700 French troops, deployed in south Lebanon out of "harm's way," claiming Hezbollah was using them as "human shields," an allegation incessantly used by Israel to target civilians, hospitals, schools, houses of worship, refugee camps and more, in Palestine.
Meanwhile, Netanyahu on Tuesday said he was opposed to agreeing to a "unilateral cease-fire" in Lebanon during a call with Macron, according to a statement released by his office. | https://www.dailysabah.com/world/europe/netanyahu-must-not-forget-israel-created-by-un-decision | 2024-10-15T18:01:14Z |
Birch Capital Management LLC trimmed its stake in Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE – Free Report) by 3.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 32,059 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 1,223 shares during the period. Intercontinental Exchange comprises about 2.5% of Birch Capital Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 13th biggest position. Birch Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Intercontinental Exchange were worth $5,150,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in Intercontinental Exchange by 7.5% in the first quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 50,776,525 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $6,978,218,000 after purchasing an additional 3,536,913 shares during the period. CCLA Investment Management lifted its holdings in shares of Intercontinental Exchange by 91,838.2% during the 1st quarter. CCLA Investment Management now owns 1,114,291 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $152,923,000 after acquiring an additional 1,113,079 shares during the period. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Intercontinental Exchange during the 2nd quarter valued at about $124,508,000. Janus Henderson Group PLC increased its stake in Intercontinental Exchange by 589.4% in the first quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 804,507 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $110,559,000 after acquiring an additional 687,817 shares during the period. Finally, James Hambro & Partners acquired a new position in Intercontinental Exchange in the second quarter worth about $93,340,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.30% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research firms have weighed in on ICE. TD Cowen assumed coverage on Intercontinental Exchange in a report on Thursday, September 26th. They set a “buy” rating and a $182.00 price objective on the stock. StockNews.com raised Intercontinental Exchange from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 3rd. Piper Sandler increased their price objective on Intercontinental Exchange from $170.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 8th. Barclays lifted their price objective on Intercontinental Exchange from $167.00 to $179.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 7th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on shares of Intercontinental Exchange from $152.00 to $154.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, August 15th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Intercontinental Exchange presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $170.67.
Intercontinental Exchange Price Performance
Shares of Intercontinental Exchange stock traded up $1.67 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $166.05. The company had a trading volume of 878,687 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,479,982. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $159.50 and a 200 day simple moving average of $145.53. Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has a 1-year low of $104.49 and a 1-year high of $167.23. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The company has a market capitalization of $95.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.62 and a beta of 1.08.
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 1st. The financial services provider reported $1.52 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $2.32 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.31 billion. Intercontinental Exchange had a return on equity of 12.70% and a net margin of 21.43%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 22.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.43 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, COO Stuart Glen Williams sold 468 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.81, for a total value of $76,195.08. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer now owns 13,530 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,202,819.30. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. In related news, CAO James W. Namkung sold 1,043 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $150.00, for a total value of $156,450.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer now owns 17,836 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,675,400. This represents a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, COO Stuart Glen Williams sold 468 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.81, for a total value of $76,195.08. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer now owns 13,530 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,202,819.30. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last three months, insiders sold 9,532 shares of company stock valued at $1,507,309. 1.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
About Intercontinental Exchange
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of market infrastructure, data services, and technology solutions for financial institutions, corporations, and government entities in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Singapore, India, Abu Dhabi, Israel, and Canada.
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Highest Graded Clemson Tigers Players From Blowout Win Over Wake Forest
The Clemson Tigers cruised their way to another blowout victory over the weekend as they took down the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
As Pro Football Focus released their weekly grades after the matchup, the Tigers' top three grades all went to players on the offensive side of the ball. Not that the defense did a poor job, but it's not too surprising given just how easy the offense made it look.
The highest grade on the team, with a gap separating him and the second-place player, was star tight end Jake Briningstool with an 84.2 grade.
Briningstool had his second stellar performance of the season, picking up seven catches for 104 yards and his fourth touchdown this year.
The senior has lived up to the hype given the major role that he carved out for himself last season. He has the trust from his quarterback and has been a reliable target and done a solid job in run defense.
He could be in the running for a spot as a Mackey Award finalist by the time that the end of the season comes around, especially if he can have more consistent big days through the air.
Cade Klubnik, the man passing the ball to Briningstool, and running back Phil Mafah were the second and third highest rated players, coming in at a tie at 76.4 for the day.
Klubnik had an awful start to the season, but has bounced back with a great stretch fo games since.
The junior is up to a 66.8% completion rate on his passes for 1,528 yards with 17 touchdowns to just two interceptions.
That's almost 200 more yards and six more touchdowns than where he was at during this time a year ago.
Numbers don't do it justice, though, as he has simply just made things look easy. The stats would likely be even better if the games were a bit more competitive.
Mafah has also exceeded expectations since falling flat out of the gate against the Georgia Bulldogs.
The senior is averaging 6.9 yards per rush with 604 yards and four touchdowns over 87 carries.
Mafah's big play ability has helped him to four games with at least 100 rushing yards already. His two-touchdown effort was his first multi-score day since the bowl game against the Kentucky Wildcats.
Clemson's offense has been a clear strength of the team, which is not what most people expected heading into the year. | https://www.si.com/college/clemson/football/highest-graded-clemson-tigers-players-from-blowout-win-over-wake-forest | 2024-10-15T18:01:15Z |
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A suspect remains at large after a shooting at a California college critically injured an employee, school police said.
The shooting occurred at the Center for Media and Design, a Santa Monica College satellite, in Santa Monica shortly before 10 p.m. local time, school police said.
The shooting was "a workplace violence incident, not a random act," Santa Monica College Chief of Police Johnnie Adams said in a statement.
The employee was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, according to Adams.
The suspect remains at large, Adams said Tuesday.
The Santa Monica Police Department is leading the investigation into the shooting. The incident is believed to be isolated and "there is no information suggesting the suspect remains in Santa Monica or is a threat to the community," the department said in a statement.
No additional details are being released on the suspect or victim at this time amid the ongoing investigation, a school spokesperson said.
All Santa Monica College campuses are closed on Tuesday "to prioritize the safety and well-being of our community," Adams said.
"Santa Monica College remains committed to maintaining a safe environment for all employees and students," he said.
The Santa Monica Police Department said it will be providing extra patrols around schools on Tuesday.
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This summer in California, there was big news. People who work indoors in places like warehouses and restaurants were getting protections from working in dangerous heat. The next step - getting information about the new rules out to the people who need it most. Alejandra Borunda with NPR's climate desk went to Oakland for one of the first training sessions introducing workers to the new policy.
ALEJANDRA BORUNDA, BYLINE: A small group of men and women sit in a circle in a classroom near the Oakland waterfront. They introduce themselves by acting out their favorite hobbies.
ANTON LUTE: My name is Anton Lute, and I like to...
(SOUNDBITE OF PENCIL TAPPING)
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: Drumming.
LUTE: Make beats.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: Beat maker.
LUTE: Make beats.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: Oh.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: He's a music man.
DERRICK CROCKETT: Hi. I'm Derrick Crockett, and I like to...
(SOUNDBITE OF HAND THUMPING)
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #3: Play cards.
CROCKETT: Dominos. Yeah.
BORUNDA: They're here to learn about California's new rule that it requires employers to keep people who work indoors safe from extreme heat. Only one other state in the country has anything like it, and there's no federal rule protecting people. Yet millions work in places like warehouses or industrial laundries, and they deal with dangerous heat all the time, especially as human-caused climate change makes hot weather even hotter. Alejandra Domenzain works with the Labor Occupational Health Program at the University of California Berkeley. She's leading this training.
ALEJANDRA DOMENZAIN: All right. So this is what we're going to do today. We want to make sure that you know how to identify heat hazards.
BORUNDA: And she wants to make sure that the group knows what the rules are so they can advocate for themselves and their colleagues. When temperatures get into the 80s, workers get breaks and water. When it gets into the upper 80s, employers have to cool things down or at least give workers a cool break space. More than a million Californians are now covered by the rule, including everyone in this room. Domenzain lays out the stakes.
DOMENZAIN: There's actually people that die from heat illness every year. So we don't want you to be one of them or even anywhere close to that.
BORUNDA: Daniel Christopher is already painfully aware.
DANIEL CHRISTOPHER: Me and heat don't get along.
BORUNDA: He lives in Contra Costa County. He worked for years in the oil and gas industry. Once he was on a job in the San Joaquin Valley when things got dire.
CHRISTOPHER: Being in sun, three, four, five hours, no air circulation, no shade. And you stop sweating.
BORUNDA: That's heat stroke. He's describing heat stroke.
CHRISTOPHER: We get home, and it's like, cold showers, Gatorade, and your core is still hot. And ice cold showers - you don't even feel - it doesn't even feel like anything.
BORUNDA: Christopher always thought it was a risk he just had to take working outside.
CHRISTOPHER: Me and a co-worker of mine - we joke about it to this day. We still stay in touch. We almost died out there. It was that bad.
BORUNDA: But at the time, there weren't rules protecting even outdoor workers like them. Those came into existence later and are in place in California now but not in most other states.
CHRISTOPHER: Jobs got to get done. I have a workload for today. You don't have a choice. Either that, or you just quit.
BORUNDA: Christopher says it was a welcome surprise to hear about California's new indoor heat rules. Anton Lute was also excited.
LUTE: We'll be able to help other people who weren't in this classroom, and we'll be knowledgeable enough to let - to help them in heat situations.
BORUNDA: To do that, the group practices how they push back on bosses who don't follow the rules. Lute plays an overheated worker. Christopher plays the bad boss.
LUTE: I'm dizzy.
CHRISTOPHER: Yeah.
LUTE: I'm mumbling.
CHRISTOPHER: Well, don't fall off...
LUTE: I'm distraught.
CHRISTOPHER: Well, don't fall off the (inaudible).
LUTE: Give me some medical attention. Who we going to call? Ghostbusters.
BORUNDA: Actually, they're probably going to call the union or health inspectors, but now they know that they can call someone. Domenzain sums it up.
DOMENZAIN: Yeah. I mean, this is - you get one body, right? You get one life.
BORUNDA: The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is working on a nationwide heat rule for indoor and outdoor workers. But experts say it's probably years away. But for these 10 California workers, at least they've got the tools to be a little bit safer in the heat now.
Alejandra Borunda, NPR News.
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LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Mark Vientos smashed a grand slam and Francisco Lindor homered as well as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7-3, to level their Major League Baseball playoff series at one game apiece.
Vientos’ four-run home run in a determined second inning at-bat helped the Mets rebound from a 9-0 drubbing in game one on Sunday in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series.
Lindor led off the game with a 395-foot home run off Dodgers hurler Ryan Brasier, ending the Dodgers pitching staff’s record-equalling streak of 33 scoreless innings.
Dodgers hurlers hadn’t surrendered a run since the second inning of game three of their division series against the San Diego Padres.
One inning later, Vientos got the better of Dodgers reliever Landon Knack, fouling off five pitches before crushing the ninth pitch he saw — a 95 mph fastball — over the center field seats for a grand slam home run that pushed the Mets’ lead to 6-0.
Starling Marte had opened the inning with a single off Knack and scored on Tyrone Taylor’s double that left runners at second and third. Lindor was intentionally walked to load the bases and bring up Vientos.
The 24-year-old admitted he “took it personally” when the Dodgers walked Lindor to bring him to the plate but said he “wasn’t trying to do too much.”
The Mets will host Games 3 and 4 on Wednesday and Friday.
“I think we’re in a great spot,” Vientos said.
“I like the momentum we got. I like the energy we brought in this day’s game and we’ve got to keep it going.”
Mets starter Sean Manaea gave up two hits over five innings with four walks and seven strikeouts.
Max Muncy hit a solo homer for Los Angeles in the fifth, but the Dodgers’ vaunted lineup was largely silenced. Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and two walks.
But the Dodgers put up two runs in the sixth after Manaea gave up back-to-back walks to Mookie Betts and Teoscar Hernandez to open the inning.
When Freddie Freeman’s ground ball toward second hit the mound, New York’s Jose Iglesias couldn’t field it cleanly and the Dodgers had the bases loaded.
Phil Manton came in for Manaea and gave up a single to Tommy Edman that scored Betts and Hernandez.
The Mets added another run in the top of the ninth. The Dodgers had two runners aboard in the bottom of the inning before Mets closing pitcher Edwin Diaz struck out the last three batters he faced.
The winner of the series will advance to the World Series against either the New York Yankees or Cleveland Guardians, who opened their American League Championship Series (ALCS) Monday.
The Yankees, owners of 27 World Series titles, are chasing their first appearance in a World Series since they beat the Philadelphia Phillies for the crown in 2009.
The Guardians are in the ALCS for the first time since 2016, when they reached the World Series but fell to the Chicago Cubs in seven games. Cleveland hasn’t won it all since 1948. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/fighting-back-vientos-lindor-deliver-mets-tie-series | 2024-10-15T18:01:17Z |
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said on Tuesday that it's going to be a busy week for the franchise — one that he believes will turn a rough start into a winning season.
Speaking to reporters at the NFL owner's meetings, Johnson said "we want to bring a lot of change this week" as news traveled that the team was reportedly acquiring wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders — a move the Jets owner couldn't confirm, but said was "in the hopper."
The Jets fell to 2-4 following Monday night's 23-20 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, their third straight defeat. Last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings led to head coach Robert Saleh getting fired. Now they're bringing in an All-Pro wideout and former teammate of quarterback Aaron Rodgers to begin the turn around process.
It's a reversal that Johnson is confident will happen starting with these two big moves in a week.
"Salvageable?," Johnson said of the Jets' season. "We're gonna kick ... you can add the words after that. We're going to do really well."
There are still 11 games to play for the Jets and they are only two games behind the Bills for the AFC East lead. But there's still work to do.
Through six weeks, the Jets are tied for the seventh-most sacks allowed (16), third-most interceptions (5), ninth-worst completion percentage (62.2), are fourth in total receiver drops (11), and own the worst field goal completion percentage (66.7) in the NFL.
What's done is done, Johnson believes. The only thing left to do now is look towards the future — moving Haason Reddick may be next — in order to improve their circumstances.
"You have to look forward," Johnson said. "We have to look forward to the games we're going to play each and every week and try to win all of them and that's basic stuff, right? ... You just have to go with your instinct and what's the best thing to build a team and build a winning team and most importantly build a culture, a culture of winning. And I think based on what I saw yesterday, I think we're starting a new and more exciting direction." | https://www.wokv.com/news/national/jets-owner-woody/LTEP6CRNJNBQI4ZQW5ZVT6O5KM/ | 2024-10-15T18:01:17Z |
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Mich., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bud Denker, President of Penske Corporation, has joined The Henry Ford Board of Trustees and will serve a three-year term, it was announced by Patricia Mooradian, President and CEO of the institution.
"Bud is a dynamic and collaborative leader who embodies The Henry Ford's mission," said Mooradian. "His friendship with this institution has been invaluable to us over the years and I am thrilled to welcome him to our Board of Trustees."
Based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Penske Corporation is a global transportation services company that manages businesses with consolidated revenues of more than $43 billion, operating in over 3,300 locations and employing nearly 74,000 people worldwide.
In addition to being president, Denker serves in many roles with Penske Corporation including Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Penske Automotive Group, overseeing the organization's associates across its more than 360 globally-located automotive franchises and heavy-duty truck locations. Denker is also Executive Vice President of Team Penske, with teams currently competing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the NASCAR Cup Series, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the World Endurance Championship.
Denker continues to serve as Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, and he helped spearhead the effort to bring the annual summertime event back to the city streets of Downtown Detroit in 2023.
Deeply involved in the Detroit community, Denker serves on many executive boards of local organizations including The Parade Company, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Detroit Partnership and the CEO Group.
"The Henry Ford is one of Michigan's greatest treasures as a world-class facility and a cultural destination that highlights American history and innovation," said Denker. "I am honored to join The Henry Ford Board of Trustees and I look forward to working with my fellow board members as we help chart the path forward for this iconic venue."
As board member for The Henry Ford, Denker joins Chairman of the Board Mark L. Reuss, Vice Chair Linda Apsey, Members' Chair Christopher F. Hamp, Treasurer S. Evan Weiner, President and Secretary Patricia E. Mooradian, Paul R. Dimond, Henry Ford III, William Clay Ford III, Alec Gallimore, Eliza Kontulis Getz, Kouhaila Hammer, John W. Ingle III, Elizabeth Ford Kontulis, Richard A. Manoogian, Hendrik Meijer, Bruce Meyer, Jon Oberheide, Mark Truby, Alessandro F. Uzielli and Carla Walker-Miller.
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Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford, a globally recognized destination, fosters inspiration and learning from hands-on encounters with artifacts that represent the most comprehensive collection anywhere focusing on innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness in America. Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school. Together with its online presence at thf and Invention Convention Worldwide, the growing affiliation of organizations fostering innovation, invention and entrepreneurship in K-12 students, The Henry Ford is a force for inspiring every individual to innovate, create and invent.
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(Bloomberg) -- Florida bond investors are about to have an unusual decision to make — whether to sell their debt back to the state that issued the securities in the first place.
The state is offering its first ever buyback, or what’s known as a tender, to current holders. Essentially, state officials want to reduce their debt load, so they are offering to purchase the bonds at a premium. Usually this type of transaction is funded through a new bond sale as a refinancing tactic. But Florida is just offering cash after lawmakers set aside $500 million to pay down debt in the 2024 legislative session.
“Very seldom do issuers have excess cash available,” said Ben Watkins, the state’s director of bond finance, in an interview. The premium is not public, but it is “very generous.”
Florida has been actively reducing the amount of outstanding obligations after Governor Ron DeSantis took office in 2019. The governor touted that he’s paid down more than one-third of the state’s entire tax-supported debt over his term in a June budget release.
“The state maintains a AAA credit rating, one of the lowest tax burdens in America, and more than $17 billion in reserve,” DeSantis said at the time.
The tender comes as Florida assesses the damages from back-to-back hurricanes. It’s possible there may be a need for more borrowing, but that’s not imminent as it takes time to model losses and insurance claims are paid out over a five-year period, according to Watkins. “We are well positioned to deal with it,” he said.
This year, Florida’s revenue collections are running roughly $1.1 billion above expectations, according to the state’s August revenue estimating conference. That’s primarily driven by levies on corporate income and investment earnings. The state is expecting to buy back about $500 million of its $15.3 billion of outstanding debt, Watkins said.
A traditional bond tender is essentially a refinancing, allowing a municipality to swap out expensive debt for new bonds with a lower interest rate. Issuers offer to purchase bonds at a specific price on a certain date, usually above the current market value but still low enough that the government can realize savings.
It’s been a popular tactic in recent years after federal tax-law changes eliminated a common type of refunding.
The offerings are “much more accepted” among new borrowings these days, said Jeff Scruggs, head of the public sector and infrastructure group at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. “The effort is on the sales and trading side trying to get investors to tender their bonds.”
States, cities and other issuers offered to repurchase about $30 billion in muni bonds last year, and are on track for a similar amount in 2024, according to an assessment from Barclays Plc. The bank estimated less than half that sum was successfully tendered.
For the Florida transaction, investors have until Oct. 23 to decide whether to sell back their bonds. The state is offering to tender about $165 million of turnpike enterprise debt, $90 million of so-called right of way bonds for a state transportation program, and $245 million of public education bonds.
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The British government announced a new set of sanctions against three illegal Israeli settler outposts and four groups for committing violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, as it called on Israel to crack down on abuses against Palestinians and the expansion of illegal settlements on Palestinian land.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that the Israeli government's "inaction... has allowed an environment of impunity to flourish where settler violence has been allowed to increase unchecked."
The sanctions are the third imposed by London targeting those involved in settler violence since February.
The organizations listed are a religious school Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva, the Hashomer Yosh NGO, the charity Torat Lechima and Amana, a construction company.
The settlements are the Tirzah Valley Farm Outpost, Meitarim Outpost, and Shuvi Eretz Outpost.
The United States recently announced similar sanctions, including against Hashomer Yosh, which the foreign ministry in London said: "provides volunteers for illegal outposts."
Volunteers from the group this year fenced off a village to prevent the return of 250 Palestinian residents who had been forced to leave, according to the U.S. State Department.
"Today's measures will help bring accountability to those who have supported and perpetrated such heinous abuses of human rights," said Lammy, calling for Israel to "crack down on settler violence and stop settler expansion on Palestinian land."
Israeli violence has soared in the West Bank since Hamas launched its attack on Israel in October last year.
On Monday, the Palestinian health ministry said Israeli forces killed two Palestinians, including a teenager, in the West Bank city of Jenin which has seen repeated Israeli military raids.
Over 700 Palestinians in the West Bank have been killed by Israeli troops and settlers in the last year, according to the Ramallah-based health ministry.
The U.K. announcement came after former foreign secretary David Cameron said the previous Conservative government had planned to sanction two "extremist" Israeli ministers.
Cameron told the BBC that he had been "working up" sanctions against Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir before the U.K.'s general election in July. | https://www.dailysabah.com/world/europe/uk-imposes-new-sanctions-against-illegal-israeli-settlers-in-west-bank | 2024-10-15T18:01:21Z |
Deion Sanders says Travis Hunter will play vs. Arizona
After Colorado's narrow 31-28 loss to Kansas State, head coach Deion Sanders provided a status update on two-way star Travis Hunter, who left the game in the second quarter after a hard hit that appeared to result in a shoulder injury. Hunter was seen walking off the field and was taken to the locker room for evaluation. Although he returned to the sidelines later in the game, he did not have his helmet and did not re-enter the contest.
Sanders expressed optimism about Hunter's recovery, but was excited to have him available this week. He noted that Hunter is a key player for the team, but that his health is the top priority.
Hunter had been on a prominent Heisman run prior to the injury, showcasing his unique ability to excel on both offense and defense. He has recorded 49 receptions for 587 yards and six touchdowns on offense, while contributing 16 tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions on defense. His dynamic play has been crucial to Colorado's success this season.
The Buffaloes now turn their attention to their upcoming matchup against Arizona, scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. ET on FOX. While Hunter’s status is upbeat, Sanders mentioned that the team will continue to move forward. Colorado will rely on Hunter and other key players to step up with the absence of Omarion Miller as they aim to bounce back from the loss. | https://www.si.com/college/colorado/football/colorado-travis-hunter-expected-to-play-vs-arizona | 2024-10-15T18:01:21Z |
DETROIT — (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both pushed Tuesday to energize key constituencies that their allies worry might be slipping away, with the vice president looking to reach Black men and the former president focusing on women.
Harris will appear at a town hall-style event in Detroit hosted by the morning radio program “The Breakfast Club," featuring Charlamagne Tha God, who is especially popular with Black males. Trump, meanwhile, will tape a Fox News Channel town hall featuring an all-female audience and moderated by host Harris Faulkner.
The vice president was also scheduled to stop by a Black-owned business in Detroit. A day earlier, she visited LegendErie, a coffee shop and record store in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she met with the husband-and-wife owners, a local pastor and other community leaders.
Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is unveiling his ticket's plan to improve the lives of rural Americans. It's yet another sign that in a razor-tight race, each side is trying to cut into the other's margins of support with different voting blocs while shoring up traditional areas of strength.
The vice president's "Breakfast Club" appearance comes one day after she announced a series of new proposals dubbed the "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men." The ideas are meant to offer the demographic more economic advantages, including providing forgivable business loans of up to $20,000 for entrepreneurs and creating more apprenticeships. The plan would also support the study of sickle cell and other diseases more common in Black men.
The focus on Black men sharpened last week when former President Barack Obama campaigned for Harris in Pittsburgh and said he wanted to speak "some truths" to Black male voters, suggesting some " just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president."
The vice president’s campaign says it doesn’t believe Black men will flip in large numbers to supporting Trump, especially after strongly backing Democrat Joe Biden, with Harris as his running mate, in 2020. They are more concerned about a measurable percentage of Black males opting not to vote at all.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, the first Black senator elected from the state of Georgia, issued a stark warning Tuesday to other Black men that voting for Trump will be “literally dangerous” for them, as the former president heads to Atlanta for a rally.
“He will be dangerous every time you get in the car and you deal with the issue of driving while Black,” Warnock said.
He argued that Democrats’ job is to reach Black men who are deciding whether to vote at all. “The issue is folks have got to understand that if you do not vote, it’s a vote for Donald Trump,” Warnock said.
Harris' campaign has also placed special emphasis on other male voters, including creating " Hombres con Harris," or "Men with Harris," a group that is using celebrities and key elected officials to organize events on her behalf meant to appeal to Hispanic men.
As she campaigns in Detroit, Harris faces other potential challenges in Michigan, including Arab activists angered by the Biden administration's full-throated support for Israel in its war with Hamas in Gaza. Dearborn, outside Detroit, is the largest Arab-majority city in the U.S.
Still, the vice president's campaign expects to see strong support on Election Day from white, college-educated voters in Michigan at rates that might exceed Biden's in 2020, and she hopes to expand the margin by which Trump lost many of the state's key suburbs four years ago.
She's also seized on insults Trump made about Detroit last week while campaigning there. He said if Harris wins, “Our whole country will end up being like Detroit." He added, "You’re going to have a mess on your hands.”
Trump has maligned cities hosting him before, but Harris said it was proof he was “unfit to be president.” Her campaign also released an ad voiced by actor Courtney B. Vance, a Detroit native, that declares: “What Donald Trump doesn’t understand, or care to learn, is that when he said, ‘Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she’s your president.’ That he should be so ... lucky.”
Trump is scheduled to return to Detroit later this week for a rally.
The former president figures to do well with rural voters, but team Harris hopes to at least keep things closer. And while Harris’ support among women is strong, Trump aims to keep her from running up the score.
Trump has seen his support among women, especially in the suburbs of many key swing states, soften since his term in the White House. A September AP-NORC poll found more than half of registered voters who are women have a somewhat or very favorable view of Harris, while only about one-third have a favorable view of Trump.
To reverse the trend, Trump has sought to cast himself as being able to personally shield women from various threats, as when he suggested at a rally in Pennsylvania last month that women in America, "will no longer be abandoned, lonely or scared. You will no longer be in danger."
“You will be protected, and I will be your protector," Trump said then. He's also suggested that, should he win, women will no longer have a reason to think about abortion, after three Supreme Court judges that he appointed helped in 2022 to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that had guaranteed a woman's right to the procedure.
In Chicago before members of the Economic Club, Trump defended his support for high tariffs as an economic cure-all.
“To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is ‘tariff,’” Trump told Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, who interviewed him at the event. Micklethwait has repeatedly pressed Trump on warnings from economists that the costs of high tariffs will be passed along to American consumers, raising prices.
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An Israeli strike leveled an apartment building in central Beirut last night. Israel says it's targeting Hezbollah, and some strikes have killed senior Hezbollah officials. Others have left smoldering homes with dead civilians. NPR's Jane Arraf reports.
JANE ARRAF, BYLINE: It's the morning after an airstrike in Beirut's Busta neighborhood. Here on Fatalla Street, there's a barbershop, a minimarket, a cellphone store, and now a gaping hole filled with chunks of concrete and twisted metal, where an Israeli airstrike collapsed one of the apartment buildings. It left others leaning dangerously, showers of broken glass still falling.
(SOUNDBITE OF MACHINERY RUNNING)
ARRAF: A concrete-breaking machine punches through the collapsed walls while a bulldozer moves rubble into a pile. More than 20 people were found dead here and dozens more injured. Some are still missing.
FARAH: We still search for them, but we didn't find anyone.
ARRAF: That's Farah, a 22-year-old college student volunteering with emergency responders. Her uniform is covered in building dust. Everything else is, too - the plants, the trees, the mangled cars.
FARAH: The place we grew up in is completely destructed. We can't even know exactly why we're seeing this. All of the surrounding buildings are not safe anymore.
ARRAF: She didn't want to give her last name because of security fears. Some families are waiting on the sidewalks to be allowed into damaged departments to retrieve IDs and valuables. They know they won't be coming back soon. Israel has intensified its attacks throughout Lebanon over the past few weeks, including in central Beirut on what it says are Hezbollah targets. The people here say this is a residential area, and they received absolutely no warning of the airstrike. The Israeli military told NPR it had no comment on who or what it was targeting.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: (Non-English language spoken).
ARRAF: War is something most Lebanese understand. The older generation has been through three wars with Israel and a civil war, among others. But Amin Kabani, a businessman, doesn't understand this.
AMIN KABANI: It's not fighting. Fighting is at border. It's killing people. They are not fighting us. They are killing us. Big difference between fighting and killing.
ARRAF: Many of Kabani's neighbors are Shia Muslim, the base of Hezbollah's support. Kabani is Sunni. But he says this attack has made him a supporter of Hassan Nasrallah, the head of Hezbollah killed by Israel last month. And he says it has made him more determined to instill in his son resistance against Israel.
KABANI: I'm teaching him now to think like Hassan Nasrallah was thinking. (Non-English language spoken).
ARRAF: This morning, neighbors are still finding out who has survived...
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: (Non-English language spoken).
ARRAF: ...And who has not.
UNIDENTIFIED SHOP OWNER: (Speaking Arabic).
ARRAF: "My friends who I had coffee with every morning - they were all killed," he says.
UNIDENTIFIED SHOP OWNER: (Speaking Arabic).
ARRAF: "A baby girl, two months old - and my friend who I was sitting with every morning."
UNIDENTIFIED SHOP OWNER: (Speaking Arabic).
ARRAF: That's a shop owner. He didn't want to give his name for fear of being targeted.
ALI NASSER: This is my home.
ARRAF: Ali Nasser, another business owner, said they all thought their apartment was safe because there was no Hezbollah presence there.
NASSER: Yeah, I was drinking coffee, and the explosion come in front of me, hot air and the pressure throw me away. Then the screams from the buildings, from the people, my family.
ARRAF: His grandfather built the apartment complex his family lives in next to the blast site. It has stood for 90 years. Now, he says, it's part of a battlefield in a war no one understands.
Jane Arraf, NPR News, Beirut. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos yesterday visited the temporary offices of the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).
While the Film Heritage Building in Intramuros is under construction, the MIFF and FDCP are housed at the Mirax Building in Makati City. Construction of the Film Heritage Building commenced in 2023.
The First Lady said this was part of the government’s efforts at recognizing and supporting the Philippine film industry.
“Now more than ever it’s crucial to rally behind our local film industry,” she said.
“Our filmmakers are telling stories that need to be seen, not just here but across the globe,” she added.
Since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. began his term, the First Lady has been steadfast in supporting the arts sector — from hosting concerts in Malacañang Heritage Mansions to supporting filmmakers.
Recently, Marcos signed into law a measure implementing a value-added tax on digital services of which five percent of the revenue will be allocated to the creatives industry.
The First Lady urged the public to celebrate the incredible talents of Filipinos and urged filmmakers to “show the world what Filipino cinema is truly made of.” | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/fl-rally-behind-film-industry | 2024-10-15T18:01:23Z |
A suspect remains at large after a shooting at a California college critically injured an employee, school police said.
The shooting occurred at the Center for Media and Design, a Santa Monica College satellite, in Santa Monica shortly before 10 p.m. local time, school police said.
The shooting was "a workplace violence incident, not a random act," Santa Monica College Chief of Police Johnnie Adams said in a statement.
The employee was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, according to Adams.
The suspect remains at large, Adams said Tuesday.
The Santa Monica Police Department is leading the investigation into the shooting. The incident is believed to be isolated and "there is no information suggesting the suspect remains in Santa Monica or is a threat to the community," the department said in a statement.
No additional details are being released on the suspect or victim at this time amid the ongoing investigation, a school spokesperson said.
All Santa Monica College campuses are closed on Tuesday "to prioritize the safety and well-being of our community," Adams said.
"Santa Monica College remains committed to maintaining a safe environment for all employees and students," he said.
The Santa Monica Police Department said it will be providing extra patrols around schools on Tuesday.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuron7 , the pioneer in Service Resolution Intelligence, today announced it has raised $44 million in Series B funding led by Smith Point Capital, the firm founded by former Salesforce Co-CEO Keith Block. Existing investors Nexus Venture Partners and Battery Ventures joined the oversubscribed funding round, bringing the total capital raised to date to more than $63 million.
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Neuron7 resolves issues in complex service environments. In the last 12 months, it has increased annual recurring revenue (ARR) by 300% while adding top-tier enterprise customers from the medical device, high-tech device, and industrial equipment industries.
The new funding will accelerate Neuron7's product innovation and enterprise-focused go-to-market growth initiatives. These will enable the delivery of sophisticated AI-powered use cases to resolve issues in complex service environments and support deeper integration into a host of CRM applications, chat, and other service workflows.
"Neuron7 is redefining service with AI that delivers fast, accurate resolutions at Fortune 1000 companies. Our Smart Resolution Hub is the future of service, bringing together knowledge from data and people to power better decisions and faster resolutions at every point of the service continuum," said Neuron7 CEO and Co-Founder Niken Patel. "We are grateful for our investors' support and thrilled to welcome Smith Point and the expertise of enterprise software stalwarts like Keith Block to the Neuron7 business. Their extensive industry experience validates our approach and will help propel us forward as we continue to address the toughest challenges in service and support."
Charting a New Course with Service Resolution Intelligence
Neuron7 addresses the core challenge faced by complex service organizations: resolving customer issues is a struggle because knowledge is spread across vast data sources and in the minds of individuals. Compounding the issue, many service organizations are rapidly losing institutional knowledge as employees retire or change careers. The Service Council noted that workforce and talent shortages were the most significant external challenge impacting service, with more than 45% of front line agents stating that they did not plan to or were unsure about remaining in field service careers. These persistent challenges impede successful service delivery, increase costs, reduce uptime, and lead to lower overall customer satisfaction.
"Neuron7 represents the next great leap forward for the service industry," said Keith Block, CEO and Founder of Smith Point Capital. "We've had a front-row seat to the industry's evolution over the last few decades and were immediately drawn to Niken's vision to establish a service-focused, AI-driven intelligence layer. Neuron7 delivers industry-leading, domain-specific results to an impressive roster of customers and establishes impressive strategic partnerships with major cloud platforms – milestones rarely seen in a company at this stage. We are excited to partner with Neuron7 on its next chapter of growth."
Today's service organizations must support increasingly sophisticated technology – from wireless communications and point-of-sale systems to MRI machines and industrial machinery – for customers that cannot afford downtime when something goes wrong. Yet, the industry has seen little innovation, with many organizations still relying heavily on articles and manuals that are out of date and difficult to find and use effectively. Service Council research revealed that 86% of field service engineers noted their work requires greater technology knowledge, as a result of servicing more complex products, and 81% say they phone a friend when they're stuck. Neuron7 solves these challenges by providing accurate resolutions to help customers improve first-time fix rate, parts prediction, next likely error prediction, and onboarding times, while capturing knowledge.
"NCR Atleos is responsible for maintaining over 600,000 ATMs across 60 countries in multiple languages, with a critical commitment to keeping our customers' businesses running seamlessly," said Bill Girzone, Senior Vice President, Global Field Services of NCR Atleos. "Neuron7's solutions have been instrumental in transforming the quality of service we deliver to our global customers. With its AI-powered Service Resolution Intelligence deployed to more than 6,000 users worldwide, handling 1.4 million cases per year, we've been able to drive significant improvements in first-time resolve and resolution time."
According to Gartner ®, global spending on AI software will grow to $297 billion by 2027, with customer service as one of the areas predicted to integrate AI tools. The goal of customer service is to resolve issues, cases, and incidents. Neuron7's use cases are at the heart of service, with AI solutions that are able to perform on industry-specific, deep-domain data to provide fast, accurate resolutions at scale.
Neuron7 is 21% to 38% more accurate than industry-standard large language models (LLMs) and reduces hallucinations by more than 50% compared to industry standards. This accuracy is the key to delivering Service Resolution Intelligence, which is in production at Fortune 1000 customers, providing accurate resolution paths with turn-by-turn guidance that improve with usage.
"Neuron7 solutions support our strategy to empower service technicians to diagnose and repair more efficiently by leveraging service data, expert knowledge, and smart-instrument telemetry data," said John Page, President of Global Services at Keysight. "By integrating the solutions into our service delivery platforms, we achieve daily efficiencies that enhance customer service, enabling our customers to innovate at speed and achieve sustained positive outcomes with Keysight products and solutions."
About Neuron7
Neuron7 is the pioneer in Service Resolution Intelligence, helping customers achieve 90% plus resolution accuracy faster by bringing together knowledge from vast data sources, people, and interactions into a Smart Resolution Hub. Neuron7 seamlessly integrates into your CRM or chat in partnership with Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft, and SAP to provide answers in seconds and turn-by-turn guidance to resolve issues faster, the first time. Neuron7 solutions are purpose-built for complex service environments, including medical devices, high-tech, and industrial equipment. Neuron7 is backed by Smith Point Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, Battery Ventures, and ServiceNow Ventures. Learn more at .
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Smith Point Capital is redefining growth equity by integrating deep investment expertise with extensive operational experience. The firm was founded in 2022 to focus exclusively on investing in the next generation of enterprise software companies driving digital transformation. Smith Point's operator-led approach combines hands-on operational support with strategic capital, empowering companies to accelerate growth and maximize market impact. Backed by a team with over 100 years of combined experience and more than 200 software transactions representing $10 billion in enterprise value, Smith Point partners with entrepreneurs to achieve exceptional financial and operational outcomes. For more information, visit
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BlackCardCoin (BCCOIN) traded down 9.8% against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 13:00 PM Eastern on October 15th. One BlackCardCoin token can now be purchased for approximately $0.32 or 0.00000483 BTC on popular exchanges. BlackCardCoin has a market cap of $3.21 million and $1.27 million worth of BlackCardCoin was traded on exchanges in the last day. During the last seven days, BlackCardCoin has traded down 25.9% against the US dollar.
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(Bloomberg) -- European Union Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson warned the region’s gas companies that any potential new deals to keep gas flowing from Russia through Ukraine would be a “dangerous” choice.
“There are no excuses, the EU can live without this Russian gas,” Simson said at a news conference following a meeting of energy ministers. “This is a political choice, and a dangerous one.”
A key gas transit agreement between Moscow and Kyiv expires on Dec. 31 and negotiations continue to try to keep flows coming through the pipeline. However, a deal doesn’t seem to be close with less than three months left to run. Both Kyiv and Moscow have said they’re willing to find a solution that could involve Azerbaijan, though fears have been raised about Russian supplies being furtively mixed in.
Simson, who is approaching the end of her mandate as energy chief, said that the European Commission was fully prepared for a zero-transit scenario thanks to alternative supply routes and strong levels of storage. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that it’s up to Ukraine to decide on the future of the gas pipeline, while EU officials have said they would not enter into fresh talks.
The volume will need to be around 10 billion to 11 billion cubic meters to reach the levels needed for smooth shipment through Ukraine’s vast pipeline system, around five billion cubic meters less than currently, according to people familiar with the matter.
“The cost of dealing with Russia isn’t just measured in the price of gas,” Simson said. “But the lives lost.”
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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which has come under attack by Israeli forces, should not be withdrawn, as she said she would visit Lebanon on Oct. 18.
The U.N. peacekeeping mission known as UNIFIL is stationed in southern Lebanon to monitor hostilities along the demarcation line with Israel – an area that has seen serious clashes this month between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters.
Israel has demanded the withdrawal of the UNIFIL forces, which include just over 1,000 Italian troops, but contributor nations have refused and angrily denounced repeated Israeli strikes against the bases that have injured some peacekeepers.
"We believe that the attitude of the Israeli forces is completely unjustified," Meloni told the upper house of parliament, describing it as a "blatant violation" of a U.N. resolution that mandated the Lebanese mission.
In a later speech to the lower house, she said: "I believe that a withdrawal on the basis of a unilateral request by Israel would be a big mistake. It would undermine the credibility of the mission itself, the credibility of the United Nations."
Her decision to travel to Lebanon, despite daily attacks on the country by Israel, highlights Italy's determination to support the U.N. operation and underscores Rome's anger with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the issue.
Meloni's government has been one of the most vocal supporters of Israel over the past year as launched a genocidal war that killed at least 42,000 Palestinians in Gaza after Hamas' Oct. 7 assault.
"I understand Israel's reasons for needing to prevent what happened last Oct. 7 from happening again, but that obviously does not mean I agree with all its choices," Meloni said.
Since the start of Israel's ground operation in Lebanon on Oct. 1, UNIFIL positions have been targeted 20 times, including by direct fire and an incident on Sunday when two Israeli tanks burst through the gates of a UNIFIL base, the U.N. has said.
Netanyahu, who is facing a genocide case at the World Court, has denied that Israeli troops deliberately struck at UNIFIL peacekeepers.
Italy has formally protested to Israel and joined allies in condemning the attacks on the mission.
Meloni said Hezbollah had also violated the U.N. resolution and sought "to militarize the area under UNIFIL's jurisdiction," adding that Italy wanted to strengthen the capabilities of UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces. | https://www.dailysabah.com/world/europe/unifil-should-not-be-withdrawn-from-lebanon-italys-pm-meloni-says | 2024-10-15T18:01:27Z |
Deion Sanders drops motivational message going into another key game
In the wake of a heart-wrenching 31-28 loss to Kansas State on Saturday night, Deion Sanders took to social media on Tuesday morning to deliver a powerful motivational message aimed at uplifting the Colorado Buffaloes. The loss, which came down to the wire, has placed the team at a critical juncture in their season, heightening the need for resilience and determination as bowl hopes hang in the balance.
Sanders’ message was both introspective and challenging, beginning with a series of thought-provoking questions designed to inspire self-reflection and accountability among the players. He asked, “What do you want out of life? What are you putting into life? Do you see a return on investment? Do you understand the thought process of you reap what you sow & give and it shall be given! Check what you sow & what you're giving. Do more, get more—it’s that simple. It’s on you.”
These questions serve as a call to action, urging the team to evaluate their efforts and commitment both on and off the field. Sanders emphasized the fundamental principle of effort equating to reward, reinforcing the idea that increased dedication and hard work will lead to greater achievements. His message is a timely reminder for the Buffaloes to stay focused and push harder as they navigate the challenges ahead.
The Buffs find themselves at a pivotal point in the season, needing a win to keep their bowl game aspirations alive. With a stretch of winnable games on the horizon, including an upcoming matchup against Arizona scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on FOX, the team has a clear path to redemption. However, the road ahead is not without obstacles. Injuries at key positions could play a significant role in determining the team's performance in the coming weeks.
Sanders’ leadership and motivational approach are crucial as the Buffaloes strive to overcome their recent setback. His ability to inspire and instill a winning mentality could be the key factor in turning the season around. As the team prepares for the Arizona game, the focus will be on executing strategies, maintaining resilience, and embodying the hard work that Sanders has emphasized.
Colorado is poised to respond to this motivational push, and fans will be watching closely to see how the team adapts and competes in the critical games ahead. With Sanders at the helm, the Buffaloes have the potential to harness this momentum and steer their season towards a successful conclusion. | https://www.si.com/college/colorado/prime-s-island/deion-sanders-drops-motivational-message-going-into-another-key-game | 2024-10-15T18:01:27Z |
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An 88-year-old Japanese former pro boxer has won the fight of his life, but at a terrible cost. He's cleared his name after spending nearly a half-century on death row for a murder he didn't commit. As NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports, until his release a decade ago, he was the world's longest-serving death-row prisoner.
ANTHONY KUHN, BYLINE: Iwao Hakamada was convicted of murdering four people in 1966 and sentenced to death two years later. He spent nearly 48 years in jail, more than 45 of them on death row. A court in Shizuoka City acquitted him last month after a retrial. This week, prosecutors declined to appeal the acquittal. Hakamada's ordeal has left him mentally unfit to attend court hearings. His 91-year-old sister, Hideko, told reporters she's still trying to help him make sense of what's happened.
HIDEKO: (Through interpreter) He's still in a world of delusions now. I think he half believes it's true, half thinks it's a lie. By showing him newspapers and so on, I am trying to gradually get him to believe it or to understand that he's been found completely innocent.
KUHN: Hakamada was convicted of stabbing to death his boss, the man's wife and two kids, setting fire to their home and stealing their cash. But in 2014, a judge concluded that investigators could have fabricated evidence against Hakamada. He was released from jail and given a retrial. One of Hakamada's lawyers, Mitsuhiro Hazama, says police interrogation of his client was tantamount to torture.
MITSUHIRO HAZAMA: (Through interpreter) In a sense, you could say he was put in a condition which was even more cruel and inhumane than actual capital punishment.
KUHN: Hazama is calling for legal reforms to prevent further travesties of justice. For example, he wants more accountability for Japan's powerful public prosecutors. When they think they've got their man or woman, there's no going back, he says. Criminal cases in Japan have a 99% conviction rate. This is only the fifth death sentence to end in a retrial and acquittal since World War II.
HAZAMA: (Through interpreter) The police and prosecutors were obsessed with their own sense of justice and responsibility. They had to find and punish the culprit at all costs.
KUHN: Hazama adds that public opinion and media have played a key role in the case, although they both flip-flopped.
HAZAMA: (Through interpreter) Citizens' voices were two-sided. First, there were voices wanting to make him the culprit. But this time, they became a driving force against the prosecutor's appeal and to confirm his innocence.
KUHN: Japan is the only member of the G7 group of industrialized democracies other than the U.S., that still has the death penalty. Hakamada's case has renewed calls to scrap it.
Anthony Kuhn, NPR News, Seoul.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed criminal complaints against 17 foreigners who were arrested on 11 October 2024 at a cyber scam hub in Makati City.
NBI director Jaime B. Santiago said they have already presented the suspects for inquest and they will be charged accordingly before the Makati City Prosecutor’s Office for violating Republic Act (RA) 12010 or the Anti–Financial Account Scamming and RA 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
Those presented for inquest included 15 Chinese nationals, one Malaysian and one Taiwanese — all of whom were arrested on 11 October in Tejeros, Makati City by operatives of the NBI’s Cybercrime Division during the service of a Warrant to Search, Seize and Examine Computer Data issued by Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 147.
During the operation, NBI operatives found several live electronic devices such as desktop computers, laptops, and cellphones utilized in illicit online operations.
They also discovered in its controlled viewing and onsite forensic examination digital evidence, tools and applications for social engineering schemes, illegal access, misuse of devices, computer-related forgery and fraud. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/foreigners-in-cyber-scam-hub-face-raps | 2024-10-15T18:01:29Z |
Attention, American men: Donald Trump and his allies want you to believe your vote says big things about your masculinity.
In the final weeks before the Nov. 5 election, the Republican nominee is amping up his hypermasculine tone and support of traditional gender roles, a reflection of the surgical campaign-within-a-campaign for the votes of men in a showdown with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. But where Harris is deploying "dudes" who use bro-ey language and occasional scolding to boost her support particularly among Black and Hispanic males, Trump's camp is meeting men in alpha-male terms, often with crude and demeaning language. That means he appears on podcasts, gaming platforms, and alongside surrogates who define American manliness as a vote for the former Republican president.
“If you are a man in this country and you don’t vote for Donald Trump, you’re not a man,” Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk said on his podcast.
Subtle, it's not. But the razor's edge contest between Trump and Harris elevates the importance of small caches of voters who are apathetic or on the fence in the battleground states poised to decide the election. So in a twist on gender and identity politics, both camps are reaching out beyond their ideological bases.
"You're thinking about sitting out or supporting somebody who has a history of denigrating you, because you think that's a sign of strength, because that's what being a man is?" former President Barack Obama scolded Black men last week in Pennsylvania, the largest battleground state. "That's not acceptable."
The polls and history tell the story of the candidates' pursuit of support from men. Trump, who has a long history of denigrating women and bragging about the size of his body parts, won among men in 2016, when he defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton and in 2020, when he lost to President Joe Biden.
This year, men appear to be leaning toward Trump and women toward Harris, though the size of the gap varies across polls.
The nation has an unbroken list of male presidents, who have been presented as father figures, role models and archetypes of American masculinity. Their ranks have included military heroes, including George Washington and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Lawmakers such as Abraham Lincoln, Obama and Biden. A son of the South, Bill Clinton. An actor-turned-governor in Ronald Reagan. And scions like John F. Kennedy and George W. Bush — a Texas rancher.
Then there's Trump, the New York developer and entertainer whose political fortunes have survived a troubled presidential term, 34 felony convictions, a jury verdict finding him liable for sexual assault and two assassination attempts. He rose from a shooting in July, blood-splattered and fist raised, yelling, "Fight, fight, fight!"
He's taking a paternalistic approach as part of a strategy that his campaign hopes could help him not just among men, but also among suburban women who might hesitate supporting him. Trump has long aimed misogyny at women who challenge him.
“I think women like me because I will be your protector,” he told supporters in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday, in remarks about illegal immigration. “The women want protection. They don’t want these people pouring in.”
Last week, Trump called radio host Howard Stern, whose audience is overwhelmingly male, a "BETA MALE" on Truth Social. He recently suggested a female protester at one event should "go back home to Mommy" to "get the hell knocked out of her." His spokesperson, Steven Cheung, tweeted ridicule of Harris' campaign using a sexualized slang term — "cucked" — as apparent shorthand for weakness and submission.
He often muses on stage about his advisers counseling him to change so he would better appeal to women — but then dismisses their advice.
Trump is employing a strategy that has roots in the late 1960s and 1970s, when Republicans realized that framing their opponents as soft and feminine could win them appeal among white working-class men, according to Jackson Katz, an author and the creator of the film “The Man Card: 50 Years of Gender, Power & the American Presidency.”
By positioning Trump as a masculine hero, the campaign has crafted a story, Katz said. “It really is like a soap opera for men.”
In a series of twists on the ever-present gender gap and identity politics, young women are growing more liberal, but young men are not. Most Hispanic women view Harris favorably, but Hispanic men are more divided on her. Alarm bells sounded in Democratic ranks last weekend over concerns about Harris' support among Black men. And some young men feel culturally disaffected in the age of MeToo and Black Lives Matter.
In the election's closing weeks, those dynamics could spell opportunity for the campaigns as they seek to carve more support from whisper-thin slices of the electorate that have yet to choose a side.
“There does seem to be a battle in this campaign to define masculinity,” Jack Z. Bratich, a communications professor at Rutgers University, wrote in an email. Trump, he said, is “harnessing their insecurities and resentments so they feel empowered to vote for him as a way of restoring patriarchal order.”
Harris has unveiled a plan to give Black men more economic incentives and opportunities to thrive. She's sitting for a town hall Tuesday with Charlamagne Tha God, an influential radio host. And vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, fresh off pheasant hunting with reporters in tow and talking football, unveiled an effort to improve the lives of rural voters. She wants you to know that she owns a Glock and that her favorite curse word, as she once said, starts with an "m" and ends with "ah." (After letting out a trademark chuckle, she clarified further: "Not 'e-r.'")
Harris also announced that she'll step outside her ideological comfort zone for her first interview on Fox News. That was enough to activate Trump.
“Fox has grown so weak and soft on the Democrats,” he groused on Truth Social, his social media platform. For his part, Trump is also appearing on Fox News this week in an all-female town hall.
In a sign of how important the votes of men are to Harris' campaign as well: Men are appealing to men to support her. Hence the birth of “Dudes for Harris,” "Hombres con Harris" and Black Men Huddle Up” events in battleground states.
“What the hell are you waiting for?” demanded gravelly voiced actor Sam Elliott in an ad by the anti-Trump Lincoln Project. “Because if it's the woman thing, it's time to get over that.”
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Kellman reported from London. Associated Press writer Ali Swenson contributed to this report from New York.
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Amer Sports, Inc. AS has posted a remarkable 72.4% rally in the past three months, significantly outpacing the industry’s 8.9% growth.
As of Monday, the stock closed at $19.33, just below its 52-week high of $19.73 but well above its 52-week low of $10.11. The company also outperformed other industry players like American Outdoor Brands, Inc. AOUT, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ASO and Clarus Corporation CLAR, down 2.2%, 5.9% and 30%, respectively, in the past three months.
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Technical indicators suggest continued strong performance for AS. The stock trades above its 50-day moving average, signaling robust upward momentum and price stability. This technical strength underscores positive market sentiment and confidence in AS' financial health and prospects.
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Factors Favoring AS Stock
Amer Sports recently provided a business update. During the discussions, the company’s CEO James Zheng highlighted its strong growth outlook for Greater China, emphasizing the impressive performance during Golden Week, which ran from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7, 2024. Driven by robust sales across its brands, including Salomon, Wilson and Arc'teryx, Amer Sports reported a revenue increase of more than 60% year over year for the period.
This growth was particularly significant in the outdoor segment, which has shown resilience despite broader economic challenges. Amer Sports views China as a key market with considerable long-term potential, further bolstered by recent government stimulus measures.
The company is benefiting from robust Arc'teryx growth. In second-quarter 2024, Arc'teryx led the growth with high margins and continued momentum, particularly in newly introduced categories like footwear and women’s wear. This brand continues to be a standout with strong omni-channel performance and expansion, particularly in the United States, Canada and Europe.
In the second quarter of 2024, Salomon’s footwear gained significant momentum in Greater China and the broader APAC region, particularly with its Sportstyle line that blends trendy design with advanced technical features. In China, the brand introduced a new category, "Outdoor sneakers," which has struck a chord with younger consumers. In the quarter, 27 new Salomon stores were opened in Greater China, both company-owned and licensed, bringing the total to 136. By the end of 2024, Amer Sports aims to have around 200 Salomon stores in the country with substantial growth potential in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.
Amer Sports raised its full-year guidance, expecting revenue growth between 15% and 17%. The company now expects gross margins of 54.5%, up from its previous estimate of 54%. Adjusted operating margins are forecasted to reach the higher end of its 10.5% to 11% range, with earnings per share expected in the range of 40 cents to 44 cents.
What Might Pull Back AS Stock?
Slower growth in EMEA than in other regions remains a concern for the company. This can be attributed partly to challenges faced by the Peak Performance brand, which is undergoing a reset. Despite disciplined inventory management, in second-quarter 2024, there were some supply shortages in high-demand areas like Arc'teryx, particularly footwear. The winter sports segment, including Salomon and Atomic, faced challenges due to softer trends, particularly in North America.
AS Trading at a Premium
The company is currently valued at a premium compared with the industry’s a forward 12-month P/E basis. AS’ forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio stands at 32.1, significantly higher than the industry’s ratio of 24.33 and the S&P 500's ratio of 22.08.
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End Notes
Amer Sports is benefiting from strong growth in China, the success of brands like Arc'teryx and expansion efforts in key markets. Despite these strengths and positive financial outlooks, including raised full-year guidance, the stock's current valuation is notably high. Investors may want to hold the stock to capitalize on its momentum, but new buyers should exercise caution due to AS’ premium pricing and potential challenges in certain regions like EMEA and supply shortages in high-demand segments. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Boeing Announces Intention To Raise Up To $25 Bn
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New York: US aircraft manufacturer Boeing on Tuesday unveiled measures meant to replenish its cash flow, including its intention to raise up to $25 billion, as it navigates recurrent production problems and a major US strike.
The company said it could raise the money via securities such as shares or bonds, according to a regulatory document.
It also earlier announced that it was in an agreement to obtain $10 billion in credit from multiple banks.
The moves come amid a worker strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, who walked off the job on September 13 after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract offer.
The direct financial impact of the first month of the strike cost Boeing more than $3 billion, according to Anderson Economic Group.
Last week the company said it planned to cut 10 percent of its workforce as it projected a large third-quarter loss, in the wake of the strike by some 33,000 workers in the Seattle region.
The work stoppage has only added to the company's litany of problems.
Boeing sank into further turmoil in January when a window blew out mid-flight on an Alaska Airlines plane, necessitating an emergency landing on a 737 MAX, the aircraft involved in two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.
That led to the Federal Aviation Administration tightening oversight of Boeing's production processes, capping the company's output. Production on the MAX is now halted due to the IAM strike.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are trending toward making a change at quarterback. Veteran Russell Wilson, who signed with the Steelers in March, is finally healthy enough to start taking first-team reps, and will reportedly do just that this week. That sets him up to make his Steelers debut this weekend when they face the New York Jets.
Sources: The #Steelers plan to give Russell Wilson first-team reps in practice this week, putting him in line to make his season debut and start Sunday night against the #Jets.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 15, 2024
Pittsburgh is 4-2 with Justin Fields. But Wilson’s calf is fully healed and now he gets his shot. pic.twitter.com/vrhgo7LfgO
Wilson, 35, struggled with a calf injury throughout training camp, but appeared to be on the other side of it as the regular season approached. He was named the starting quarterback prior to Week 1 over Justin Fields, but reaggravated that lurking calf injury just days before the Steelers were due to start their season against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Steelers didn't make a formal announcement about their Week 1 starter before inactives were released, but when when they came out 90 minutes before kickoff, Wilson was on the list. Fields would be the starter going forward, and he helped lead the Steelers to a 3-0 start.
Pittsburgh has had just a few hiccups since then and currently sit at 4-2. Despite that strong, Tomlin is definitely putting Wilson in consideration to be the Week 7 starter.
Tomlin: "[Russell Wilson] is in consideration this week. We'll see where that leads us.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) October 15, 2024
The Steelers need an offensive push, and Wilson can definitely give that to them. And Russ wants redemption more than ever after two disastrous years with the Denver Broncos. Now he's closer than ever to proving he's got more passes left in that mighty arm. | https://www.wokv.com/news/national/steelers-qb-russell/MSTXC3ORJOLPTSSXPTSPRH45VE/ | 2024-10-15T18:01:30Z |
(Bloomberg) -- Three public utility systems had their credit ratings put on negative watch by S&P Global Ratings after experiencing significant infrastructure damage from Hurricane Helene.
The company placed the designation on water system bonds in Asheville, North Carolina, as well as utility revenue debt sold by the Erwin Utilities Authority and Greeneville, Tennessee, according to a release from the company published Tuesday. S&P’s negative credit watch indicates the agency may lower a borrower’s credit rating in the near future.
The damage from the hurricane “may result in operating challenges, permanent ratepayer displacement, increased leverage, and corresponding negative economic pressure on the underlying service areas,” S&P said in a statement.
Natural disasters like hurricanes don’t typically impact municipal-bond ratings. But as storms become more severe, both investors and ratings companies are paying closer attention to the potential impacts on the $4 trillion market where states and cities raise debt.
The credit watch will be resolved “when there is greater clarity regarding the extent of the utilities’ infrastructure damage, how federal and state support is deployed, the projected pace of the rebuild, and the influence of these factors on each utility’s operational integrity and financial health,” Jenny Poree, an analyst at S&P, said in the statement.
The company said it will continue to assess how extensive the damage both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton had on public utilities across their ratings universe.
--With assistance from Amanda Albright.
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Florida State Adds Another Commitment In The Trenches To 2025 Class
Florida State's offensive line has been arguably the most disappointing position group on the team through six games. The discombabulated unit has already started five different lineups in the first half of the season and it's clear that the Seminoles are in need of major upgrades.
FSU is doing its part to address the issues by winning battles on the recruiting trail. On Tuesday afternoon, three-star offensive lineman Daniel Pierre Louis announced his commitment to the Seminoles over suitors such as NC State and Florida. Pierre Louis actually officially visited the Wolfpack this past weekend after previously checking out Tallahassee earlier in October.
READ MORE: Florida State Releases Depth Chart For Friday Night Game At Duke
Pierre Louis is a prospect that Florida State's coaching staff has evaluated for quite some time. The Seminoles ultimately decided to extend him a scholarship in July - roughly a month after he worked out in-person during a summer camp. He will likely play along the interior at the college level.
The Florida native is the fourth pledge along the offensive line in #Tribe25. He joins a group that includes five-star Solomon Thomas, four-star Peyton Joseph, and four-star Mario Nash Jr.
With the addition of Pierre Louis, Florida State holds 12 verbal commitments in its 2025 class. The haul rises from No. 37 to No. 32 in the country.
The 6-foot-4.5, 290-pound offensive lineman is regarded as the No. 1006 overall prospect, the No. 63 IOL, and the No. 132 recruit in Florida in the 2025 class according to 247Sports.
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Cardinal Energy Ltd. (OTCMKTS:CRLFF – Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 6,717,700 shares, a growth of 18.1% from the September 15th total of 5,686,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 78,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 85.7 days.
Cardinal Energy Trading Up 0.5 %
Shares of OTCMKTS:CRLFF traded up $0.03 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $4.85. 68,117 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 41,901. Cardinal Energy has a 52 week low of $4.24 and a 52 week high of $5.81. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $4.89 and a 200-day moving average price of $4.98.
Cardinal Energy Increases Dividend
The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 1st will be given a $0.0442 dividend. This represents a yield of 11.18%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 30th. This is a boost from Cardinal Energy’s previous dividend of $0.04. Cardinal Energy’s payout ratio is currently 8.93%.
Cardinal Energy Company Profile
Cardinal Energy Ltd. engages in the acquisition, development, optimization, and production of petroleum and natural gas in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Cardinal Energy Ltd. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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A significant fuel price hike took effect on Tuesday, greatly affecting public transportation drivers and operators nationwide.
Jeepney drivers, who rely on diesel, were the hardest hit by the increase of nearly three pesos per liter.
“The P2.70 increase has a great effect on us because over a 25-day period drivers and operators stand to lose nearly P2,000, money that is crucial for their family’s needs,” said PISTON national president Mody Floranda in a television interview.
An estimated 55,000 jeepneys operate in Metro Manila, servicing around 1.5 million passengers daily. As one of the primary modes of public transportation, jeepneys account for approximately 30 to 40 percent of total ridership.
Floranda noted that the recent price hike would significantly reduce jeepney drivers’ daily earnings by about P81.
For Kenneth, a driver in his thirties with a jeepney in need of constant maintenance, the price hike, though common, is significantly impactful for him and his family.
“Of course, [it is] a big reduction [in earnings], and there will be less for my family,” he said.
On Tuesday, the transport group PISTON held a protest rally in front of a gasoline station in Quezon City, advocating for major changes in government policy, including the abolition of the Oil Deregulation Law and the removal of the excise tax on petroleum products.
Floranda urged the administration to act decisively, saying, “The government can do a lot. First, the e-vat or excise tax on oil should be abolished. The TRAIN law needs to be revoked so the government can regain control over oil price movements.”
The recent fuel price hike — P2.65 for gasoline and P2.60 for kerosene — is primarily linked to geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Rino Abad, director of the Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau, clarified that while there are concerns about supply disruptions, there are currently no actual barriers to oil deliveries in the Persian Gulf. He indicated that the price increases are largely driven by speculation rather than real supply issues.
Looking ahead, Abad noted that if the Middle East tensions ease, there could be rollbacks in fuel prices, which would help stabilize the market. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/fuel-price-hike-hits-jeepney-drivers-hard | 2024-10-15T18:01:35Z |
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Today, a judge hears arguments for unsealing secret records relating to the September 11 attacks. Numerous news organizations, including this one, asked the judge for access to plea agreements for three prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer has covered their case for years, and she's with us. Sacha, good morning.
SACHA PFEIFFER, BYLINE: Hi, Steve.
INSKEEP: OK. What's in these documents?
PFEIFFER: These documents contain the details for the settlement agreements that the government made with these prisoners and then rejected. Now, the brief recap is that over the summer, there was huge news in the 9/11 case. And, of course, this is a case that has seen no trial, even though those attacks were more than 20 years ago.
INSKEEP: Yeah.
PFEIFFER: The shocker was that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed - the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 case - and two other men had agreed to plead guilty. And in return for pleading guilty, they would no longer face a death penalty trial. But then, two days later, there was another shocker, which is that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rescinded those plea deals. There is a separate court fight underway about whether he was legally allowed to do that. But in the meantime, those rescinded plea deal documents are sealed in a military court. And we here at NPR, plus The New York Times, Washington Post, Fox, NBC, Associated Press, Univision - we are trying to get them unsealed.
INSKEEP: Who wants these documents to remain sealed if they contain an agreement that's not even in force?
PFEIFFER: It is both the U.S. government, plus the defendants and their lawyers. One of their arguments is that if the plea deals are unsealed now, that could prevent these men from eventually getting a fair trial. For example, defense lawyers still want the military court to honor the plea deals. And if the defendants do eventually, ultimately, plead guilty, they will have to go before a military jury to be sentenced. And their lawyers say unsealing the deals now could taint that jury.
INSKEEP: I'm trying to figure that out. I assume the jury would learn the facts of the case. So how would unsealing them now taint the jury?
PFEIFFER: The government and defense lawyers say that for one thing, we already know that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed would get a life sentence if he pleads guilty. But the other two defendants potentially could get lesser sentences. And the defense lawyers say if the plea deals are made public now, military jurors might fear public backlash if all three men don't get maximum sentences. In another argument, the government and defense lawyers say the withdrawn plea deals are not official judicial documents, so the public does not have a right to access them.
INSKEEP: What arguments will NPR's lawyers and others make?
PFEIFFER: I will quote to you directly from our legal motion. Our attorneys say that what the defense lawyers and government are arguing, quote, "defies law, logic and common sense," end quote. Our argument is that the plea deals are already part of the court record, so the public does have a right to see them. There is a debate raging among 9/11 family members over whether plea deals are the best way to resolve this case. And our lawyers say the only way to have an informed debate about that is to know the terms of the deals - therefore, unseal them.
INSKEEP: NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer, thanks so much.
PFEIFFER: You're welcome, Steve. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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LONDON — (AP) — Anguilla is raking in extra revenue from registration fees for its .ai web domain thanks to the artificial intelligence boom, but it's not the only place cashing in on demand for websites with distinctive address endings.
Here's a look at some other places cashing in on their unique top-level domains:
TUVALU
Tuvalu is a string of coral atolls, scattered over hundreds of miles in the Pacific Ocean, located midway between Australia and Hawaii. It has one of the world's smallest economies and its low-lying islands are vulnerable to climate change, but it does have a very valuable resource: the .tv web domain. Royalties from .tv, which web users might assume is short for television, have been climbing, especially after videogame streaming platform Twitch licensed the web address twitch.tv.
LIBYA
The North African country, which has been plagued by turmoil since longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi's death in 2011, isn't readily associated with internet culture. But Libya controls web addresses that end in .ly, which have become widely used as a so-called domain hack for websites with English names that end in -ly. Well-known examples include bit.ly, used by the weblink shortening service Bitly, and parse.ly, the website for online analytics platform Parse.ly.
MONTENEGRO
This Balkan country became an independent nation after the breakup of Yugoslavia. It's one of Europe's smaller countries — about 620,000 people — bordered by the Adriatic Sea, Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia and Albania. Montenegro was assigned the .me web domain, which has become popular with people who want to claim their pronoun for personal branding.
Websites ending in .me are “often used for personal websites, portfolios, blogs and online resumes or portfolios because ‘me’ can be seen as a way to personalize an online presence,” website builder Wix says.
COLOMBIA
Websites that end in .co aren't from a generic web domain for companies, like .com sites. The .co domain is assigned to Colombia, but the South American country allows anyone to sign up for its web addresses. Internet registrar GoDaddy says more than 2 million .co web domains have been claimed, including addresses claimed by Big Tech names like Amazon which uses it to redirect online shoppers to its .com home page. Google, meanwhile, informs visitors to g.co that the link is it's official shortcut.
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Saitama, Japan: Japan denied Australia a famous victory after coming back to grab a 1-1 draw in World Cup qualifying in Saitama on Tuesday.
Australia had never beaten Japan on Japanese soil but a Shogo Taniguchi own goal just before the hour gave the visitors a shock lead in front of a crowd of almost 60,000.
Cameron Burgess scored an own goal at the other end eight minutes later to hand Japan an equaliser that keeps them on top of Group C on 10 points from four games.
Australia moved to five points, having taken one win and one draw in two games since new coach Tony Popovic replaced Graham Arnold last month.
Japan went into the game with a perfect record of three wins, with 14 goals scored and none conceded.
Australia's preparations were hampered when they arrived at Saitama Stadium later than scheduled after their team bus got stuck in traffic.
Popovic handed a first cap to 34-year-old Luke Brattan, who started alongside captain Jackson Irvine in midfield.
Brattan was one of six changes to the line-up that beat China 3-1 at home last week in Popovic's first game in charge.
Liverpool's Wataru Endo was missing from Japan's squad and was replaced as captain by fellow midfielder Hidemasa Morita.
Takefusa Kubo gave Australia problems down the right wing and he hit the side-netting after a dangerous move in the sixth minute.
Japan dominated possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances for the rest of the first half, with a deflected Kaoru Mitoma shot their best effort.
Takumi Minamino headed wide at the back post as Japan started the second half with the same attacking intent.
But Australia took a shock lead just a minute later when Sint-Truiden defender Taniguchi turned Lewis Miller's cross into his own net on 58 minutes.
Burgess suffered the same fate for Australia soon after when he redirected substitute Keito Nakamura's cross into his own goal.
Nakamura and fellow substitute Junya Ito pushed hard in search of a late winner but Australia held firm to claim the point.
Australia's last victory over Japan came in 2009 in Melbourne.
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DETROIT — (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both pushed Tuesday to energize key constituencies that their allies worry might be slipping away, with the vice president looking to reach Black men and the former president focusing on women.
Harris will appear at a town hall-style event in Detroit hosted by the morning radio program “The Breakfast Club," featuring Charlamagne Tha God, who is especially popular with Black males. Trump, meanwhile, will tape a Fox News Channel town hall featuring an all-female audience and moderated by host Harris Faulkner.
The vice president was also scheduled to stop by a Black-owned business in Detroit. A day earlier, she visited LegendErie, a coffee shop and record store in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she met with the husband-and-wife owners, a local pastor and other community leaders.
Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is unveiling his ticket's plan to improve the lives of rural Americans. It's yet another sign that in a razor-tight race, each side is trying to cut into the other's margins of support with different voting blocs while shoring up traditional areas of strength.
The vice president's "Breakfast Club" appearance comes one day after she announced a series of new proposals dubbed the "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men." The ideas are meant to offer the demographic more economic advantages, including providing forgivable business loans of up to $20,000 for entrepreneurs and creating more apprenticeships. The plan would also support the study of sickle cell and other diseases more common in Black men.
The focus on Black men sharpened last week when former President Barack Obama campaigned for Harris in Pittsburgh and said he wanted to speak "some truths" to Black male voters, suggesting some " just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president."
The vice president’s campaign says it doesn’t believe Black men will flip in large numbers to supporting Trump, especially after strongly backing Democrat Joe Biden, with Harris as his running mate, in 2020. They are more concerned about a measurable percentage of Black males opting not to vote at all.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, the first Black senator elected from the state of Georgia, issued a stark warning Tuesday to other Black men that voting for Trump will be “literally dangerous” for them, as the former president heads to Atlanta for a rally.
“He will be dangerous every time you get in the car and you deal with the issue of driving while Black,” Warnock said.
He argued that Democrats’ job is to reach Black men who are deciding whether to vote at all. “The issue is folks have got to understand that if you do not vote, it’s a vote for Donald Trump,” Warnock said.
Harris' campaign has also placed special emphasis on other male voters, including creating " Hombres con Harris," or "Men with Harris," a group that is using celebrities and key elected officials to organize events on her behalf meant to appeal to Hispanic men.
As she campaigns in Detroit, Harris faces other potential challenges in Michigan, including Arab activists angered by the Biden administration's full-throated support for Israel in its war with Hamas in Gaza. Dearborn, outside Detroit, is the largest Arab-majority city in the U.S.
Still, the vice president's campaign expects to see strong support on Election Day from white, college-educated voters in Michigan at rates that might exceed Biden's in 2020, and she hopes to expand the margin by which Trump lost many of the state's key suburbs four years ago.
She's also seized on insults Trump made about Detroit last week while campaigning there. He said if Harris wins, “Our whole country will end up being like Detroit." He added, "You’re going to have a mess on your hands.”
Trump has maligned cities hosting him before, but Harris said it was proof he was “unfit to be president.” Her campaign also released an ad voiced by actor Courtney B. Vance, a Detroit native, that declares: “What Donald Trump doesn’t understand, or care to learn, is that when he said, ‘Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she’s your president.’ That he should be so ... lucky.”
Trump is scheduled to return to Detroit later this week for a rally.
The former president figures to do well with rural voters, but team Harris hopes to at least keep things closer. And while Harris’ support among women is strong, Trump aims to keep her from running up the score.
Trump has seen his support among women, especially in the suburbs of many key swing states, soften since his term in the White House. A September AP-NORC poll found more than half of registered voters who are women have a somewhat or very favorable view of Harris, while only about one-third have a favorable view of Trump.
To reverse the trend, Trump has sought to cast himself as being able to personally shield women from various threats, as when he suggested at a rally in Pennsylvania last month that women in America, "will no longer be abandoned, lonely or scared. You will no longer be in danger."
“You will be protected, and I will be your protector," Trump said then. He's also suggested that, should he win, women will no longer have a reason to think about abortion, after three Supreme Court judges that he appointed helped in 2022 to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that had guaranteed a woman's right to the procedure.
In Chicago before members of the Economic Club, Trump defended his support for high tariffs as an economic cure-all.
“To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is ‘tariff,’” Trump told Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, who interviewed him at the event. Micklethwait has repeatedly pressed Trump on warnings from economists that the costs of high tariffs will be passed along to American consumers, raising prices.
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Associated Press Writer Bill Barrow in Atlanta and Jill Colvin in Chicago contributed to this report.
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(Bloomberg) -- Peru’s economy grew more than expected in August compared to a year earlier, as growth continues to be surprisingly robust following a recession in 2023.
The economy grew 3.53% compared to August of last year, higher than the 3.4% median estimate of 10 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Compared to a month earlier the economy grew 0.64%. So far this year, the economy has grown 2.88%, the national statistics agency said.
The government has forecast that Peru’s gross domestic product will grow 3.2% in the year, but Finance Minister Jose Arista has suggested in recent weeks that the economy may beat those expectations. Growth has been boosted by higher public spending that has impacted Peru’s deficit, which rose to 4% of GDP in August, exceeding the legal limit of 2.8%.
Peru’s central bank most recently held rates at 5.25% as its chief economist said that the economy was growing strongly without the need of monetary policy support.
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U.S. Cannabis Industry Requires Up to $130B to Grow, Offering Massive Revenue Potential for Financial Institutions
Whitney Economics Collaborates with CTrust and Green Check to Identify Lending Needs and Opportunities in Cannabis Sector
This report should pave the way for conversations with financial institutions to develop more informed lending partnerships with the cannabis industry.”
DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A first-of-its-kind report released today projects that the U.S. cannabis industry will need between $65.6B and $130.7B in sustainable growth capital to support new cannabis businesses and help refinance existing ones over the next decade, generating approximately $1.0 billion to $2.4 billion in potential interest revenue for financial institutions willing to lend to cannabis businesses. — Dotan Y. Melech, CEO and Co-founder of CTrust
Whitney Economics (WE), a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, data and economic research, published the report with support from CTrust, the cannabis industry’s first “FICO-like” business credit scoring and monitoring agency, and Green Check, the leading fintech connector and technology and insights provider in the emerging cannabis market.
The report also shows that U.S. cannabis retail sales are forecasted to grow from $28.8 billion in 2023 to $87.0 billion by 2035. To support that growth, the U.S. cannabis industry could add 25,000 to 30,000 licenses to roughly 40,000 current licensees—a near doubling of potential lending and interest revenue opportunities for banks.
“The funding needed to realize this growth cannot be supported solely by friends and families,” said Beau Whitney, WE founder and chief economist. “By demonstrating regional opportunities and broader market potential, the report aims to empower financial institution lending departments to help educate their boards on risks, rewards and opportunities—all in the hopes of accelerating the industry’s growth by encouraging more financial institutions to participate”
This report stands out among the first to apply a forward-looking analysis to finance-related data associated with the cannabis industry, with the goal of supporting the sustainable expansion of the U.S. cannabis industry. California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas are among the top states for financial funding opportunities over the next decade according to the report.
"Banks have long been cautious about entering the cannabis industry due to regulatory and financial risks, though when they do, they have to rely on non-cannabis specific underwriting and due diligence,” said Dotan Y. Melech, CEO and co-founder of CTrust. “This report should pave the way for conversations with financial institutions to develop more informed lending partnerships with the cannabis industry."
"With a network of over 170 banks and credit unions serving the cannabis industry today, we're dedicated to furthering the discussion on responsible banking and lending practices,” Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check Verified. “Our clients today have over $750+ million in loans written. This report is crucial for our customers, as an integrated platform of compliant deposits, account monitoring and portfolio management opens the entire industry up nationally. Connected data, visibility, opportunity and managed risk are essential for building a robust financial ecosystem that supports sustainable growth in cannabis lending."
To request the executive summary of the report, visit https://ctrust.io/request-market-report/
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About Whitney Economics
Portland, Oregon based Whitney Economics is a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, data, and economic research, supporting hemp and cannabis operators, investors and regulators. Whitney Economics does not take a position on the legalization of cannabis, nor does it take positions on proposed legislation. Visit whitneyeconomics.com.
About CTrust
CTrust is the cannabis industry’s first credit rating and risk monitoring agency. We provide a free score and report to cannabis-related businesses that is used by lenders to evaluate creditworthiness, enabling a transparent credit risk environment for operators & financial institutions. At CTrust, our mission is to provide objective, trusted and data-driven solutions for cannabis businesses, financial institutions, and investors that fosters transparency and trust throughout our industry. We are the next generation of cannabis business intelligence. To learn more about CTrust, visit www.ctrust.io and follow CTrust on LinkedIn.
About Green Check:
Green Check (GC) is modernizing the way cannabis businesses and financial institutions work together. Founded in 2017 by a team of technology, banking, and regulatory experts, GC provides industry-leading technology and advisory services to more than 170 financial institutions and over 11,000 cannabis-related businesses. Green Check was included in the 2024 CNBC World’s Top Fintech Companies, 2024 Forbes Cannabis 42.0 and named one of 50 game-changers in the cannabis industry in the 4th annual The Cannabis 50. It has been repeatedly recognized as Top Compliance Company and Top Compliance Leader at the PBC Awards, the premier cannabis industry honors. In addition, it has been recognized as the Top Financial Technology by the Green Market Report and was also named as one of top Best Places to Work in Fintech three years running ( 2022 -2024) by American Banker. To learn more about Green Check, visit greencheckverified.com and follow GC on LinkedIn.
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Georgia Tech Football: Brent Key Shares His Thoughts on GT-UGA Game Moving to Mercedes Benz Stadium in 2025
Some big news was revealed this morning when Georgia Tech Athletic Director J Batt announced that the rivalry game between Georgia Tech and Georgia will be played in Mercedes Benz Stadium in 2025, the year that the game was supposed to be played in Bobby Dodd Stadium. It is the first time in the history of the rivalry that the game won't be played on either campus.
After practice today, Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key was asked about the game moving to Mercedes Benz for next year and gave a brief answer.
"How many days away? Come on. Come on, Chad. You know me better than that. Not at all. I'm just, I'm excited to be able to get a deal done and it be able to be beneficial for us."
Georgia Tech is gearing up for a matchup with No. 12 Notre Dame, a game that will be played in Mercedes Benz Stadium. When asked about playing games in Mercedes Benz Stadium and how it is beneficial to Georgia Tech, Key said this:
"Yeah, I think I believe there's a year or two years left on the contract. Whatever it is left on the contract, that was way before me. That was way before me. But it's one of the greatest stadiums in the world. It's a great venue to play a game in. You talk about the sidelines are good, the field is good, just everything about it, the facilities, the locker rooms. It's great for the fans, the venue for the fans. It was pretty cool. You talk about history to play Notre Dame. I was in the first game in Mercedes-Benz. What was that? 2017? We opened up the Mercedes-Benz. So we had a lot of chances to play in there. Going to games there. Concerts. Soccer. But it's a great venue. Excited to be able to play and be a part of it."
Here is what Batt said in his release today:
"We know that some of you may be apprehensive that Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate will be played off-campus for the first time since Bobby Dodd Stadium opened in 1913. Please know that we understand that concern and know that this was not a decision that was made lightly.
As I noted earlier, embarking on the new era of college athletics requires exploring new revenue sources, as that is paramount to our goal of competing for championships at the highest level. In partnering with AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) to move Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for 2025, we agreed to changes in the contract that calls for us to play one game annually at Mercedes-Benz Stadium through 2026. As part of the new agreement, AMBSE will provide us with a $10 million guarantee just to play the 2025 Georgia Tech-Georgia game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a transformative revenue lift for Tech Athletics. In addition to the $10 million guarantee, the reworked agreement with AMBSE will provide Tech season ticket members with seating priority opportunities that they haven’t had for our previous games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
In short, while tickets for Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate will not be a part of our 2025 football season tickets packages, seats for Georgia Tech season ticket members who purchase tickets for the GT-UGA game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be assigned after MBS suite and club seat holders only. This is a significant move up in seating priority for Tech season ticket members over our previous games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and will result in significantly more highly sought-after seats being available to Yellow Jackets fans first.
Playing Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be limited to 2025, while construction of the Fanning Center continues in and around Bobby Dodd Stadium and before the stadium renovation funded by Full Steam Ahead begins. The Georgia Tech-Georgia game will return to a renovated Bobby Dodd Stadium in 2027.
While the invaluable revenue lift and improved seating priority for Tech fans are the primary reasons why the decision was made to play Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2025, it will also move the Georgia Tech-Georgia rivalry onto one of the world’s biggest stages for the first time. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of the premier stadiums in the world – the home of Super Bowls, College Football Playoff Championship Games, the World Cup – and offers fan amenities not available at any other venue. Be on the lookout for additional details shortly. "
When they play this game next season, it will mark the first time that Georgia Tech and Georgia will have played each other in another stadium in the modern era. From Batt's release, Georgia Tech will return to playing their archrival in Bobby Dodd Stadium in 2027, when stadium renovations are complete. Batt also said that Georgia Tech is getting a $10 Million Dollar guarantee to play this game in Mercedes Benz Stadium.
Georgia Tech has a six-game contract to play a game at Mercedes Benz Stadium. It has not been announced who their opponent in 2026 will be for that game.
This Saturday, Georgia Tech faces Notre Dame at Mercedes Benz Stadium, a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on ESPN. In the past three years, Georgia Tech is 1-2 playing in the stadium, beating North Carolina in 2021, losing to Clemson in 2022, and losing to Louisville last season. | https://www.si.com/college/georgiatech/football/georgia-tech-football-brent-key-shares-his-thoughts-on-gt-uga-game-moving-to-mercedes-benz-stadium-in-2025-01ja8eadsz7d | 2024-10-15T18:01:39Z |
Games today:
(Smart Araneta Coliseum)
5 p.m. — TNT vs Rain or Shine
7:30 p.m. — Ginebra vs San Miguel Beer
Finally drawing blood following back-to-back losses, Rain or Shine goes for the equalizer against defending champion TNT in Game 4 of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors’ Cup semifinals today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Although still trailing in the best-of-seven series, 1-2, head coach Yeng Guiao believes getting the monkey off their backs has fueled the Elasto Painters to turn their campaign around.
Rain or Shine gets a crack at tying the championship seat race in the 5 p.m. curtain-raiser.
Meanwhile, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel seeks to move closer to the finals and bury San Miguel Beer deeper in their pairing in the main game scheduled to fire off at 7:30 p.m.
The Elasto Painters stopped their bleeding with a 110-109 escape in Game 3 last Sunday in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
“It gets us back in the series. It gives us confidence that we can beat TNT,” Guiao said.
Held to just 13 points in Game 2, import Aaron Fuller carried Rain or Shine on his shoulders by scoring all of his team’s last seven points, including a go-ahead three-point play which turned into the final count after he made a defensive gem against TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson to preserve the win.
“We were looking to break the ice, somewhat. So, we’re just trying to focus on winning one game first,” added Guiao as the Elasto Painters avoided a shutout after getting swept by San Miguel in the Philippine Cup semifinals.
However, Rain or Shine is not expecting the return of its chief defensive stopper Caelan Tiongson anytime soon as he is still recovering from a calf strain.
“We don’t know when he’s going to be back,” Guiao said of the 6-foot-5 rookie.
“He’s actually getting better. Now he’s able to shoot around, but still not able to practice for the team.”
With Tiongson out, Guiao will rely on veteran Gabe Norwood and Jhonard Clarito to stop Hollis-Jefferson from doing damage and putting the Tropang Giga on the brink of yet another championship series.
On the other hand, the Gin Kings are back in control with a 2-1 series lead after taking down the Beermen, 99-94, last Sunday.
Justin Brownlee was sensational as always, but it was Ginebra’s defense that spelled the difference after holding down San Miguel’s Game 2 hero Terence Romeo to just eight points and center June Mar Fajardo to a quiet 12 markers.
Kings mentor Tim Cone welcomes the two-day break for his players, especially Brownlee, to get a breather.
“I know Justin is gonna love it, and hopefully, we’ll be recharged and ready to go,” Cone said. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/here-comes-the-rain-elasto-painters-aim-to-tie-series-kings-smell-blood | 2024-10-15T18:01:41Z |
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Secret documents show TikTok officials describing how habit-forming their app can be for teens.
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In the documents, state officials say a teenager could become addicted to TikTok after 35 minutes on the app. That is according to previously hidden portions of a lawsuit filed by the Kentucky attorney general's office. Kentucky Public Radio and NPR have reviewed dozens of pages of the lawsuit that were blacked out from public view.
INSKEEP: NPR tech correspondent Bobby Allyn has been reading. Hi there, Bobby.
BOBBY ALLYN, BYLINE: Hey, Steve.
INSKEEP: How was this secret material made public?
ALLYN: It was a huge mistake. Kentucky was one of 14 attorneys general that have been investigating TikTok for two years over child safety - you know, sent the company subpoenas, obtained reams of internal communications and internal studies. At TikTok's request, Kentucky and the other states redacted privileged and confidential parts of the suit. This is pretty common in lawsuits. But in Kentucky, the blacking-out did not work. And our colleague, Sylvia Goodman at Kentucky Public Radio, figured this out when she tried to copy and paste a blacked-out portion, which usually does nothing.
INSKEEP: Sure.
ALLYN: But here, Steve, it worked. When she did it, the stuff behind the blacked-out portions were revealed. So since then, we have been reviewing large swaths of the suit that were never intended to see the light of day.
INSKEEP: OK, so what have you found?
ALLYN: It's been pretty startling. This material is quite damning. And again, these details have not been made public before, including company officials admitting in these internal messages that features like a time-on-app reminder are not expected to reduce screen time, as advertised, but instead aimed at, quote, "improving public trust." There was an internal TikTok document that found the exact number of videos it took before someone formed a habit - 260 videos. And Kentucky authorities said that could boil down to just spending 35 minutes on the app, since the videos are so short on TikTok - you know, four...
INSKEEP: Yeah.
ALLYN: ...Five, six, seven seconds long. You're flying by on this app. Another section described how TikTok has demoted what they deem as unattractive people off the main feed. And instead, the app is promoting what the company sees as attractive users. Another document, Steve, quotes a TikTok executive talking about the app's algorithm potentially addicting minors. And this quote here really stuck with me. The executive says we need to think about how the app might deprive young people of opportunities - quote, "And when I say other opportunities, I literally mean sleep and eating and moving around the room and looking at someone in the eyes."
INSKEEP: Ow. I mean, that quote from a TikTok executive hurts. But what has TikTok said now that its internal words have been made public?
ALLYN: I reached out to them, and a TikTok spokesman condemned NPR for reporting on information under seal. And to clarify, the documents are now sealed, but when we obtained them, they were indeed public. And anyone, you or I or anyone else, would have been able to see through these redactions if you just went to the docket and pulled them. Besides that, TikTok said the company has robust safeguards and that they proactively remove underage users and have voluntarily launched safety features like parental controls and beefed-up privacy for minors under 16.
INSKEEP: OK. So what do the new revelations mean for these lawsuits?
ALLYN: Well, these cases will be unfolding for many months to come, but the new internal communications we have from TikTok provide what the states will likely be showcasing at trial. And the states here are trying to portray a company they say hooked an entire generation of young people to an app, misled the public and buried its own research about a whole host of harms and instead pursued growth and profits.
INSKEEP: NPR tech correspondent Bobby Allyn, breaking a huge story here in connection with one of our local affiliates, Kentucky Public Radio. Bobby, thanks so much.
ALLYN: Thank you, Steve. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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SAN FRANCISCO — A Navy parachutist was off-target and instead of landing where he should have, he landed on a mother and daughter during San Francisco’s Fleet Week.
The jump happened on Sunday at the city’s Marina Green, the designated target, SFGate reported.
But instead of hitting the spot where the sailor was supposed to land, he fell onto a group of spectators on the area’s perimeter.
The mother and daughter, who were not identified, bore the brunt of the impact but had minor injuries. They were still taken to an area hospital by ambulance, fire department officials said.
The crash was under investigation. It is not known why the jump went bad, KRON reported.
The U.S. Navy released a statement saying, “Our thoughts are with the individual and their family. Safety is our number one priority. We cannot immediately assess what happened; however, we will review this incident to determine the cause,” KRON reported.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is witnessing a dramatic surge in its population, driven by a lack of awareness and resistance towards family planning. Experts warn that the growing population is placing an enormous strain on the province's limited resources, posing significant challenges to its socio-economic stability.
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was 17 million in 1998, rising to 30 million by 2017, and now in 2023, it has reached a staggering 40 million.
Imad Ali Lohani, Secretary of Population Welfare, shared that there are currently 850 welfare centers across the province providing family planning education. However, about 80% of families lack proper knowledge or have misconceptions about family planning.“Many believe it means stopping childbirth altogether, which isn't true. Family planning simply means managing the size of a family according to available resources so that the needs of all members are met,” Luhani explained.
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At DHQ Hospital in Upper Kurram, nurse Saadia emphasized the importance of spacing between pregnancies.“A gap of two to three years between children allows mothers to fully recover, reducing maternal mortality by 20-30% and lowering the infant mortality rate by up to 10%,” she said.
Ghulam Al i , a daily wage worker from Wazirabad, reflected on his lack of family planning knowledge. "I have eight children, all born just a year apart. I can barely make ends meet, earning between 800 and 1000 rupees daily. Had I known about family planning, I would have ensured my children had better opportunities for education, health, and well-being,” he said.
As the population grows, pressure on the province's resources increases. Dr. Nafees, Chair of the Environmental Science Department, warned that deforestation and urbanization are accelerating as the population expands.“Pakistan's forest cover has reduced from 4.5% to less than 3% since independence, and rapid urbanization is contributing to the problem. Despite the government's efforts with tree plantation campaigns, the growing population is making it difficult to curb deforestation,” he added.
Dr. Nafees also highlighted the increase in unemployment, with 50% of the youth in the province jobless, and 49,000 children unable to attend school due to poverty. He called for more awareness campaigns to encourage families to plan according to their financial resources to improve education, health, and environmental sustainability.
By promoting family planning, experts believe the province will see a reduction in maternal and infant mortality rates. Families will also be better able to provide their children with proper education, healthcare, and a healthier living environment. Addressing the population boom can help tackle poverty, unemployment, lack of food security, and environmental degradation, ensuring a better future for generations to come.
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(Bloomberg) -- UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves could face a market backlash unless she makes rapid efforts to stabilize the national debt, the International Monetary Fund warned.
The Washington-based fund said in a chapter of its Fiscal Monitor that debt risks in the UK “were elevated” and the “lack of credible plans for dealing with it can trigger adverse market reactions.” It proposed tax rises and spending cuts, adding that postponing the decision would be “risky” and “only make the required correction larger.”
With debt at 100% of GDP for the first time since 1961, Reeves has pledged to put stability at the heart of her first budget on Oct. 30 and warned “tough” decisions will be taken. But she has also signalled she wants greater room for borrowing to invest for growth and is considering changing the debt measure she uses to provide extra headroom.
One option would hand the chancellor an extra £53 billion ($69.3 billion) of borrowing capacity, potentially testing markets that have limited appetite for new debt. Investors are already being asked to absorb £138 billion of gilts from the Treasury to fund the budget deficit in the current fiscal year, plus many billions more as the Bank of England unwinds its vast quantitative-easing program.
An increase in UK government borrowing costs in recent weeks sparked concerns but the moves appear to have been driven more by prospects for interest-rate cuts in major economies rather than fears that she will let borrowing spiral upwards. Reeves is at pains to signal that there will be no repeat of the market panic triggered in 2022 when then-prime minister Liz Truss announced tens of billions of unfunded tax cuts.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank has said Reeves will have to raise about £25 billion to give a real-terms boost to cash-strapped public services. Labour has already set out plans for almost £9 billion of tax rises and is means testing winter fuel payments to save a further £1.5 billion. Some of its revenue plans may be lost as a result of reviews of policies such as a proposed crackdown on wealthy “non-dom” foreigners.
The IMF analysis shows further savings are needed to bring the debt under control. The UK is one of a small group of countries, including Brazil, France, Italy South Africa and the US, for which the debt-to-GDP ratio does not stabilize in its forecasts.
The UK and the other nations need to find savings of 4.5% of GDP, about £110 billion in Britain, to have an 80% chance of preventing debt rising over the medium term, the fund’s analysis showed.
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Attention, American men: Donald Trump and his allies want you to believe your vote says big things about your masculinity.
In the final weeks before the Nov. 5 election, the Republican nominee is amping up his hypermasculine tone and support of traditional gender roles, a reflection of the surgical campaign-within-a-campaign for the votes of men in a showdown with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. But where Harris is deploying "dudes" who use bro-ey language and occasional scolding to boost her support particularly among Black and Hispanic males, Trump's camp is meeting men in alpha-male terms, often with crude and demeaning language. That means he appears on podcasts, gaming platforms, and alongside surrogates who define American manliness as a vote for the former Republican president.
“If you are a man in this country and you don’t vote for Donald Trump, you’re not a man,” Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk said on his podcast.
Subtle, it's not. But the razor's edge contest between Trump and Harris elevates the importance of small caches of voters who are apathetic or on the fence in the battleground states poised to decide the election. So in a twist on gender and identity politics, both camps are reaching out beyond their ideological bases.
"You're thinking about sitting out or supporting somebody who has a history of denigrating you, because you think that's a sign of strength, because that's what being a man is?" former President Barack Obama scolded Black men last week in Pennsylvania, the largest battleground state. "That's not acceptable."
The polls and history tell the story of the candidates' pursuit of support from men. Trump, who has a long history of denigrating women and bragging about the size of his body parts, won among men in 2016, when he defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton and in 2020, when he lost to President Joe Biden.
This year, men appear to be leaning toward Trump and women toward Harris, though the size of the gap varies across polls.
The nation has an unbroken list of male presidents, who have been presented as father figures, role models and archetypes of American masculinity. Their ranks have included military heroes, including George Washington and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Lawmakers such as Abraham Lincoln, Obama and Biden. A son of the South, Bill Clinton. An actor-turned-governor in Ronald Reagan. And scions like John F. Kennedy and George W. Bush — a Texas rancher.
Then there's Trump, the New York developer and entertainer whose political fortunes have survived a troubled presidential term, 34 felony convictions, a jury verdict finding him liable for sexual assault and two assassination attempts. He rose from a shooting in July, blood-splattered and fist raised, yelling, "Fight, fight, fight!"
He's taking a paternalistic approach as part of a strategy that his campaign hopes could help him not just among men, but also among suburban women who might hesitate supporting him. Trump has long aimed misogyny at women who challenge him.
“I think women like me because I will be your protector,” he told supporters in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday, in remarks about illegal immigration. “The women want protection. They don’t want these people pouring in.”
Last week, Trump called radio host Howard Stern, whose audience is overwhelmingly male, a "BETA MALE" on Truth Social. He recently suggested a female protester at one event should "go back home to Mommy" to "get the hell knocked out of her." His spokesperson, Steven Cheung, tweeted ridicule of Harris' campaign using a sexualized slang term — "cucked" — as apparent shorthand for weakness and submission.
He often muses on stage about his advisers counseling him to change so he would better appeal to women — but then dismisses their advice.
Trump is employing a strategy that has roots in the late 1960s and 1970s, when Republicans realized that framing their opponents as soft and feminine could win them appeal among white working-class men, according to Jackson Katz, an author and the creator of the film “The Man Card: 50 Years of Gender, Power & the American Presidency.”
By positioning Trump as a masculine hero, the campaign has crafted a story, Katz said. “It really is like a soap opera for men.”
In a series of twists on the ever-present gender gap and identity politics, young women are growing more liberal, but young men are not. Most Hispanic women view Harris favorably, but Hispanic men are more divided on her. Alarm bells sounded in Democratic ranks last weekend over concerns about Harris' support among Black men. And some young men feel culturally disaffected in the age of MeToo and Black Lives Matter.
In the election's closing weeks, those dynamics could spell opportunity for the campaigns as they seek to carve more support from whisper-thin slices of the electorate that have yet to choose a side.
“There does seem to be a battle in this campaign to define masculinity,” Jack Z. Bratich, a communications professor at Rutgers University, wrote in an email. Trump, he said, is “harnessing their insecurities and resentments so they feel empowered to vote for him as a way of restoring patriarchal order.”
Harris has unveiled a plan to give Black men more economic incentives and opportunities to thrive. She's sitting for a town hall Tuesday with Charlamagne Tha God, an influential radio host. And vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, fresh off pheasant hunting with reporters in tow and talking football, unveiled an effort to improve the lives of rural voters. She wants you to know that she owns a Glock and that her favorite curse word, as she once said, starts with an "m" and ends with "ah." (After letting out a trademark chuckle, she clarified further: "Not 'e-r.'")
Harris also announced that she'll step outside her ideological comfort zone for her first interview on Fox News. That was enough to activate Trump.
“Fox has grown so weak and soft on the Democrats,” he groused on Truth Social, his social media platform. For his part, Trump is also appearing on Fox News this week in an all-female town hall.
In a sign of how important the votes of men are to Harris' campaign as well: Men are appealing to men to support her. Hence the birth of “Dudes for Harris,” "Hombres con Harris" and Black Men Huddle Up” events in battleground states.
“What the hell are you waiting for?” demanded gravelly voiced actor Sam Elliott in an ad by the anti-Trump Lincoln Project. “Because if it's the woman thing, it's time to get over that.”
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Kellman reported from London. Associated Press writer Ali Swenson contributed to this report from New York.
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CareDx, Inc (NASDAQ:CDNA – Get Free Report) shares gapped down prior to trading on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $31.31, but opened at $28.73. CareDx shares last traded at $25.92, with a volume of 478,529 shares.
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CareDx (NASDAQ:CDNA – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 31st. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $0.37. The company had revenue of $92.27 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $67.20 million. CareDx had a negative return on equity of 53.65% and a negative net margin of 53.73%. Equities research analysts predict that CareDx, Inc will post -0.84 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Transactions at CareDx
In related news, Director Peter Maag sold 35,552 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.04, for a total value of $1,174,638.08. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 330,024 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,903,992.96. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. In other CareDx news, insider Alexander L. Johnson sold 34,231 shares of CareDx stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $33.55, for a total transaction of $1,148,450.05. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 284,983 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,561,179.65. The trade was a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Peter Maag sold 35,552 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.04, for a total value of $1,174,638.08. Following the transaction, the director now owns 330,024 shares in the company, valued at $10,903,992.96. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 91,340 shares of company stock valued at $3,025,415. 4.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of CareDx
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in CareDx by 1,021.8% in the second quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,210 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 2,013 shares during the last quarter. Plato Investment Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of CareDx in the 2nd quarter valued at about $62,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in CareDx during the 2nd quarter valued at about $142,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its holdings in CareDx by 10,267.2% during the 1st quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 18,661 shares of the company’s stock valued at $198,000 after acquiring an additional 18,481 shares during the period. Finally, Creative Planning bought a new position in CareDx during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $204,000.
About CareDx
CareDx, Inc engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of diagnostic solutions for transplant patients and caregivers in the United States and internationally. It also provides AlloSure Kidney, a donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA) solution for kidney transplant patients; AlloMap Heart, a gene expression solution for heart transplant patients; AlloSure Heart, a dd-cfDNA solution for heart transplant patients; and AlloSure Lung, a dd-cfDNA solution for lung transplant patients.
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Georgia Tech Football: Everything From Brent Key's Tuesday Press Conference
It is Notre Dame week for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and they were back on the practice field today getting prepared for the No. 12 Fighting Irish. After practice, head coach Brent Key spoke to the media and here is everything that he had to say.
Opening Statement...
"All right, the first thing I want to do is talk about the passing of the receiver at UNC. I was made aware of it after I spoke to you, you, guys, spoke to the press on Saturday after the game. Otherwise, I would have said something then. But I mean, just want to send all of our condolences to the UNC football family and to the crowd family and the passing and what a horrible thing to go through. And just to be a part of So the game where they did honor him and his family. Just a tragic loss and hearts and prayers of everybody here at Georgia Tech go out to the UNC football family. So again, I found out right after I came out of press on Saturday. So just jumping backward now, talking about the game.
It is always good to come out of a road game, in conference road game with the win, I mean they have a talented roster, and they played 60 minutes, I think our team played 60 minutes, but it made way to many mistakes in the game to be able to have continued success and what I did after the mistakes in the game to be able I have continued success in what I did after the game, watching the game at home, come in the next morning. I really challenged everybody, the staff, players. I told them this. I said, let's take the game from yesterday, UNC game. Take the scoreboard out of the equation. Take outcome out. Take that out of the picture. What's the difference between the UNC game and the Louisville game. If you take the scoreboard out, what's the difference in the two? And that's the way we have to look at things when we come out of games. And we talk about being in the same mentality of adjustments and corrections and improvement and getting better every game. Well, if you look at those two games, the only difference is one of them we could have won, one of them we could have lost. Okay, so I think that's a powerful message that I was able to put it in that respect to the team and to the coaching staff In order to really to bear down to be able to go back to work this week clean up the things from from the game on Saturday you know, there's there's things we have to clean up in in play and there's things out of play that we have to clean up and that goes back to me. I take responsibility for those things same thing with the staff, but the great thing about this team and the staff is we have other guys that take ownership and know we got to get those things corrected and cleaned up and we have so you know, we got a big game this weekend on Saturday, and I'm not gonna sit here and say it's not a big game I'm not gonna give you coach speak and say that it's just the next game on the schedule and all games are big games I mean, this is a this is a really big game. This is a really big opportunity for this program.
But with all opportunities come challenges. And the opportunity is Saturday, but the challenge is right now. The challenge is today. The challenge is tomorrow. The challenge is in our preparation, in our detail, in our focus, and in our toughness, and how we prepare this week to be able to go into the game and play for a full 60 minutes, which I feel 100 % confident our team will continue to do that. But we've got to continue to improve on the execution and the decision-making within game, say the line of fire, and within the plays. So we've improved some, but then some, there are critical times that we have those things, and we've got to continue to improve on that. Starting on Sunday, and then obviously on the field today, I thought we had a good practice today. It went a little bit longer And then we have, we'll cut back a little bit more tomorrow to balance it out. So we're excited to play and we've got to prepare this week. And in order, we've got to prepare in a big way in order to play a big game. It is what it is. So the talented football team, we're getting ready to play. So Marcus has done a really good job there. He's been there for three years now. And his tenacity as a player, when he was a player, and as a defensive coach, you see that in the team. They are in the top, you know, the top, I think almost every defensive category, you know, they're going to run the football. They're a run-first team. Got a really good quarterback. He's good at throwing the football as well as good, good with his feet. Very similar to our quarterback in what he does and what he can do. Probably a little more designed quarterback runs in the open field on normal downs than us. But they have a, they have a big offensive line. they're young, they have some guys in there that are getting, you know, playing for the first time this season. You see them each week come together more and more, and become more of a cohesive unit. So we're excited to play them. We're excited to, you know, play at Mercedes-Benz and excited to have our fans there, excited to have our student body come over and, you know, mile down the road and be able to be a part of the outcome of this game. And I know they will. We're excited about it, and can't wait to go play. We've got a lot of work between now and then to get done."
1. On Notre Dame's Defense...
"They've got good players and a good scheme. They're not an ultra -complicated scheme. They have enough compliments within their scheme to where it looks the same than they'll blitz out of or send pressure out of it, tweaks in the coverage. But at the end of the day, they're going to line up, play four down, and then they're going to play man coverage and challenge you at the receiver's spot, make you throw on time, try to limit the run game with the extra hat in the box. And they got good players doing it. So obviously, you know, the head coach is a defensive coach, but they have one of the better defense coordinators in the country, and Al Golden, you know, calling the defense. And, you know, I don't know him personally, But people I'm very close to that I respect a lot and know played for him and know what type of coach he is. And you see the tenacity and the defense and then take on that personality as well."
2. On Haynes King...
"Yeah, he's day to day. We've got a lot of guys that are banged up right now. Played a physical game, 60 minute game game on Saturday. That's what this time of year is. This time of year is everybody's playing in September and early September. Everybody's rocking and rolling and expecting the best. And then if you still get to the point we are right now in the season and you have things to play for, that's a blessing. And it's what we want. But are we banged up? Yeah, we're banged up. And we have several guys who will be day to day. We'll make a decision at game time when they go or not."
3. On what stood out to him about playing against Notre Dame when he was a player...
"Yeah, well, I mean, that's 27 years ago. So I don't think any of the players are the same, Bob Davey's not on the sideline. So you're going back to the mystique of Notre Dame, aren't you? You're going back to the rivalry of what you're 27 years. Well, that was my first start ever. I was a red shirt freshman, went up there and first game I ever played in. Yeah, it was a lot of memories. I can't tell you the second, third, fourth, fifth, 10th, 30th. I can tell you the first and the last. And I can tell you what would have been probably the fourth, which was the Gator Bowl in '98. So we were one -and -one as when I was a player versus them, one time up there, one time in the bowl game. Then having seen them on film a lot, we played against them a couple of times since then, but it's a big game. And look, their brand does a lot for It carries a lot of weight when I say it does a lot for them. It doesn't play the game for them, but it does bring fans. They travel well. They're going to have a lot of fans wherever they play. It's a historic brand. You think college football, you think Notre Dame. Well, historically, you think college football, you think Georgia Tech. And that's our job right now is to make Georgia Tech now in the present, as well as in the past. But no, that's what's what's a big game. They're going to have good players year in and year out. They're going to have a good team year in and year out. They've got really good coaches, they're well -coached. They try to limit mistakes like everyone does and not beat themselves, but it's a great opportunity when you play a game like this, it really is."
4. On Luke Harpring stepping up on Saturday...
"Yeah, I think we have five tight ends on the roster. I think seven of them are hurt right now. So we're able to dig down deep in there It's-- that's pretty cool to see a number 15 Harpring running around on an athletic field here at Georgia Tech. He's a talented young man. He, you know, I almost said Matt. Luke is, Luke's very talented. Really excited we were able to get him to be a part of our program. We had him in camp for several years and really saw him grow up from a, you know, 6 '285 pound, you know, sophomore in high school to, you know, now 6 '3", 225 pound, you know, tight end that he is, that it's very versatile. You know, I thought the coolest thing about him was he got in the game, and the game wasn't too big for him. You see a lot of guys get in the game and they have bright eyes and it starts moving too fast. It wasn't that way at all for him. I thought he played really well. But a big reason for that is that's why you get young guys and freshmen in early in the season on special teams when you can. Because you never know how injuries are going to happen down the road. Even though you might not plan on playing early on, Everyone's got to be ready mentally to be able to play. I've said it before that freshman that play as freshman don't act like a freshman. They don't. You can't come in and be doing what a lot of freshmen across the country are doing right now and expect to be able to play and have success. And I think he's done that well."
5. On getting to play in Mercedes Benz...
"Yeah, I think I believe there's a year or two years left on the contract. Whatever it is left on the contract, that was way before me. That was way before me. But it's one of the greatest stadiums in the world. It's a great venue to play a game in. You talk about the side lines are good, the field is good, just everything about it, the facilities, the locker rooms. It's great for the fans, the venue for the fans. It was pretty cool. You talk about history to play Notre Dame. I was in the first game in Mercedes -Benz. What was that? 2017? We opened up the Mercedes -Benz. So we had a lot of chances to play in there. Going to games there. Concerts. Soccer. But it's a great venue. Excited to be able to play and be a part of it."
6. On having a common opponent with Notre Dame (Louisville)...
"No, we watch every team they played this year. We broke down every game this year, last year, going back probably five years of different things. And we look at every bit of film. We don't look at necessarily the common teams that have been played. If they've played seven games, we watch their seven games of film. This day and age in college football. I mean, if you just, it's usually Saturday night before I get a chance to look at the scrupes from the week or from the day. I mean, you line up in any given weekend anybody can beat anybody. That's what makes it fun. I think you know the parity right now in college football is what's making it you know such a great sport for the fans. It's also great for players and for the coaches to be able to you know have it that way."
7. On being 8-4 in one-score games...
"Yeah, wish it was better than 8-4. We talk a lot about identity of a team, you know, I don't think the identity is just one thing or two things. You can keep adding to it. I firmly believe that the identity of this football team is it's a four -quarter team. They're gonna play regardless of the scoreboard. They don't let those things affect them. Now there's other things that affect have affected us that we've got to continue to work on. But to play physical, play tough, enjoy playing that way play through adversity and play for an entire football game that that's that's a trait on this team that I don't want to change and we gotta continue to elevate it."
8. On playing Georgia in Mercedes Benz Stadium next year...
"How many days away? Come on. Come on, Chad. You know me better than that. Not at all. I'm just, I'm excited to be able to get a deal done and be able to be beneficial for us."
9. On Kyle Efford and his personal foul penalty on Saturday...
"Yeah, well, obviously it wasn't targeting. Kyle's a great kid, anybody that knows Kyle knows what type of unbelievable person he is and how much he loves playing the game and how much he cares for his teammates. He also cares for the people he plays against and he meant he meant no ill-will towards that, but not for a second am I going to try to tone down the way Kyle plays the game. But that goes back to what I said about the decisions within play, being able to make smart decisions within play, not get tunnel vision on one thing. And we've talked a long, long time about it. We did. There are several instances that have come up in the last couple weeks of things, not necessarily that exact same thing, but that we've got to do a better job of making those in -game in -play decisions."
10. On Tyler Santucci and if him having to gameplan for Notre Dame last year helps...
"I mean, not really. I don't think so. I mean, there's a lot of teams we play year in and year out, and it's you start And you start back, it's base ground zero on Sunday when we start preparing for teams. It doesn't matter if you've played against players on that team or coached against players on that team or played against a certain team or coached against them in the past. I mean, the past is just as the past. And we're looking at what's relevant now. I mean, schemes change. Coaches change. Players change. So week in and week out, people are going to make tweaks to their scheme as well, so I don't think it really has an impact on one way or the other."
11. On if they are working to get the special teams errors fixed...
"Yes sir. Yes, sir. Yeah, that Not to the expectation that I have, that Ricky has, that any one of the staff has, and that our team has. And its been very much so addressed, and very much so a lot of work already into making sure that does not happen again." | https://www.si.com/college/georgiatech/football/georiga-tech-football-everything-from-brent-key-s-tuesday-press-conference-01ja6jsy5t7q | 2024-10-15T18:01:45Z |
Tittos Latin BBQ and Brew, in celebration of its eighth year serving Latin American cuisine, recently launched its Christmas holiday menu at its Greenhills branch.
The festive menu features dishes ranging from Colombian Roasted Pork Belly to Peruvian Stuffed Chicken Wings and a selection of eight street tacos.
These delightful dishes will be available starting 7 October, but only for a limited time — until the end of December or while supplies last.
“We try to make Latin American cuisine more fun and appealing for Filipinos,” said Tittos executive chef Jerwyn Rabo.
Apart from Tittos holiday menu, customers can enjoy a 20-percent discount on select dishes and special Happy Hour deals from Sunday to Thursday.
The vibrant atmosphere of Titto’s interior, paired with its muted color palette, perfectly reflects the bold and savory flavors of Latin American cuisine.
The rise of Tittos
Like any restaurant striving to succeed in the food industry, Rabo and his team began by curating a variety of dishes designed to “satisfy customers’ cravings.”
It took time to compete with other Latin American cuisine restaurants, but with the right amount of effort and a lot of brainstorming, Tittos’ 15-person team discovered what resonates with their customers — not just in terms of food, but the overall festive and enjoyable dining experience.
“When we started, Tittos was about creating a space for fiesta and celebrations. We didn’t have prior experience, but we succeeded with the help of our stakeholders and the warm reception from the local community at our first branch in Pasig,” said Winslow Justin Co, Tittos marketing director.
Tittos hidden treasure
From mouthwatering appetizers to hearty main dishes and the sweet indulgence of their dessert selection, Tittos aims to capture the hearts of food lovers.
The dining experience doesn’t end with dessert — a prohibition-era-inspired speakeasy bar called “The Vault” awaits, offering customers a chance to extend their stay, relax and enjoy a variety of liquor and cocktail options with friends.
“As a two-branch restaurant, our journey has been marked by hard work, celebrating even our small victories and, of course, a love for good food and great company,” Co said.
Tittos Latin BBQ and Brew currently has three branches: Greenhills, San Juan and Pasig. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/hidden-speakeasy-bar-and-latin-cuisine-await-diners | 2024-10-15T18:01:47Z |
This weekend, the city of Loveland, a suburb of Cincinnati, is hosting an inaugural festival to honor a notorious amphibian: the Loveland Frogman.
“Imagine about a three or four-foot-tall biped frog with what’s been mentioned as scaly or sometimes slimy skin,” described Brian Maxson, the owner of a barbershop in town.
He hasn’t seen the mythical creature himself, but knows the stories well.
“If you’re not familiar, think of Bigfoot or Mothman,” he said. “Cryptids are basically animals that are wrapped in folklore. There are stories that go back several decades. Some are recorded, but a lot of it is [passed down] word of mouth, person to person. And that’s how things get weirder as the stories change.”
Supposed sightings of the Frogman
The first recorded sighting of the Loveland Frogman was in 1955. According to lore, a businessman was driving close to the river, just down the road from Maxson’s shop.
“He saw three of these figures,” Maxson said. “And described them as 3- or 4-foot tall lizard looking things, green and scaly on the side of the road. When he stopped, they jumped toward the river. And that was the end of it.”
Decades later, in the ‘70s, two local police officers spotted something similar on two separate occasions.
“[The first] claimed it was standing up on its hind feet and it had some kind of stick or wand that was emitting sparks,” Maxson said. “And again, the thing took off down toward the river, and he didn't see it again.”
A couple weeks later, a second officer said he saw a similar creature. Though he later claimed it was nothing more than a large tailless iguana — perhaps a pet that escaped its enclosure.
Most recently, in 2016, a couple was playing Pokémon GO when they discovered a Frogman-esque figure.
“If you've seen Pokémon characters, you know that's kind of weird already,” Maxson said. “They saw this thing down by the water and they snapped a photo of it. You can find it online. It's interesting. You could argue one way or the other on it, but you definitely see the glowing eyes and what looks like a frog-type thing sitting on a rock.”
Celebrating the return of the Frogman
Whether or not the legendary Loveland Frogman is real, the city is celebrating its story.
“It's what makes us unique,” Maxson said. “I'm sure each small town and community also has their own unique thing. But we want to celebrate ours.”
This weekend, Loveland will host its inaugural Return of the Frogman event, complete with kids activities, a “laugh ‘til you croak” comedy hop and a movie screening featuring the cryptid.
For his part, Maxson is hosting a Frogger face-off at his barbershop, using an original 1980s arcade game.
The event is this Saturday, but if you can’t make it this year, fear not. It’ll be back every leap year. | https://www.ideastream.org/2024-10-11/loveland-is-leaping-into-the-legend-of-its-notorious-cryptid | 2024-10-15T18:01:48Z |
AITO, Lebanon — (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon that killed at least 22 people needs to be independently investigated, the United Nations' human rights office said Tuesday.
“We have real concerns with respect to … the laws of war,” Jeremy Laurence, a spokesperson for the U.N.'s human rights office in Geneva said a day after the strike, as rescue workers searching through the rubble found more bodies and remains. Laurence said the U.N. had received credible reports that a dozen women and children were among the dead.
The Israeli military said it “struck a target belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization" and that it would look into reports of civilian deaths.
The apartment building hit in the airstrike was in the small village of Aito, in the country's Christian heartland and far from Hezbollah's main areas of influence in Lebanon's south and east. The strike was a shock to residents, and it exacerbated fears that Israel would expand its offensive deeper into Lebanon.
“I heard a loud noise, like a boom,” said Dany Alwan, who lives next door. “We ran outside, I saw the dust and the smoke and the rubble. There was a body here, another one there. It was a really ugly and painful scene.”
The three-story building had been rented out to the Hijazi family, which fled their home in the southern village of Aitaroun, according to Elie Alwan, Dany Alwan's brother and the building's owner. Some 1.2 million people have fled southern and eastern Lebanon, where the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has been concentrated.
As rescue workers rummaged through the debris on Tuesday, they found the body of a child, and later a small leg and other remains that they put together in a white bag. The Lebanese military watched as a bulldozer cleared heaps of twisted steel, destroyed olive trees, and crushed rocks.
Over the past year, 2,350 people in Lebanon have been killed in Israeli airstrikes, according to the country's Health Ministry, which says roughly 25 percent have been women and children.
Earlier on Tuesday, the acting leader of Hezbollah said the militant group would fire rockets into more areas of Israel until it ceases its airstrikes and ends its ground invasion of Lebanon.
Naim Kassem said Hezbollah is focused on “hurting the enemy,” comments made in a pre-recorded televised speech delivered on the same day the United States said it sent a small team of troops to Israel to support an American-made missile-defense system.
Hezbollah has fired thousands of rockets into Israel over the past year in support of Hamas' war with Israel in Gaza. Tens of thousands of northern Israelis have been displaced from their homes by those attacks — and Israel has said its war with Hezbollah is aimed at stopping those rockets so families can return home.
On Tuesday, Kassem signaled that Hezbollah would ramp up attacks further south in Israel, which it has already done by targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa. Kassem has headed the militant group since Sept. 27, when its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike.
Hezbollah began targeting Israel with rockets on Oct. 8, 2023, a day after the Hamas attack on Israel that left 1,200 dead and 250 as hostages in Gaza.
Israel's ensuing war against Hamas has left more than 42,000 people dead in Gaza, according to local health officials. They do not differentiate between fighters and civilians, but have said a little more than half the dead are women and children. Hezbollah has insisted it will continue to target Israel until a cease-fire in Gaza is reached.
“We cannot separate Lebanon from Palestine, or Palestine from the world,” Kassem said.
Also on Tuesday, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced the arrival of U.S. troops in Israel on Monday. The team will operate a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense battery there to defend against ballistic missile attacks from Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas, and has launched two missile attacks on Israel.
“Over the coming days, additional U.S. military personnel and THAAD battery components will continue to arrive in Israel,” Ryder said.
Iran has warned U.S. troops would be in harm’s way if they launch another attack.
In Lebanon, Israel's bombardment and ground invasion have displaced more than 400,000 children in the past three weeks, according to Ted Chaiban, deputy executive director at UNICEF, the U.N. children's agency.
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Coal Miners Protest After 21 Killed In Dukki
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10/15/2024 10:04:13 AM
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In response to the tragic killing of 21 coal miners in Dukki, coal miners across various mines in the region have halted work, staging protests and demanding justice. The miners are calling for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators and are refusing to resume work until they are provided with adequate security.
The miners emphasized their demand for protection, stating that they would not return to work until their safety was guaranteed. Following this incident, the Balochistan government initiated a search operation in the area.
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This is not the first time coal miners have been targeted in Balochistan. Similar attacks have occurred in Dukki, Mach, and other areas, putting the safety of workers at constant risk. The ongoing violence has left the coal mining community in fear and uncertainty, prompting them to take a stand for their rights and security.
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(Bloomberg) --
The European Union has prepared a list of American goods it could target with tariffs if former President Donald Trump wins the US election and follows through on his threat to hit the bloc with punitive trade measures.
New levies against US firms aren’t a base case for the EU and will only be used to retaliate against a move by the White House, according to people familiar with the bloc’s thinking.
The EU’s favored approach would be to seek an agreement with Trump on some areas of common interest such as China, said one of the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Trump caught the EU by surprise in 2018 when he hit European steel and aluminum exports with tariffs. In that instance, the bloc targeted politically sensitive companies with retaliatory duties, including Harley-Davidson Inc. motorcycles and Levi Strauss & Co. jeans. Since Trump’s win in 2016, the EU has adopted several trade defense tools, including an instrument to respond to economic coercion.
Trump has said that as president, he would target countries like China with tariffs anywhere from 60% to 100%, with a 10% across-the-board tariff on imports from other countries. He could also impose counter-measures against European digital services taxes that implicitly go after US technology champions.
“The ‘European Union’ sounds so lovely,” Trump said in a July interview with Bloomberg. “We love Scotland and Germany. We love all these places. But once you get past that, they treat us violently.”
He mentioned in that interview a reluctance in Europe to import US automobiles and agricultural products as key drivers of the more than $200 billion trade deficit, a statistic he considers a critical measure of economic fairness.
Bloomberg reported earlier this year that the EU was preparing an impact assessment of the consequences of the November ballot, paying particular attention to the scenario in which Trump emerges as victor.
A Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll conducted last month shows Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump in tight races in the seven states most likely to decide the election.
Regardless of who wins the election, trade relations with the US will be a top priority. In the event of a Harris win, the EU will seek to sort out several of the irritants left unsolved during Biden’s presidency such as a permanent deal to get rid of the remaining steel and aluminum tariffs, said the person.
Harris has cast Trump’s tariff proposals as a tax on American consumers, and critics have challenged the former president’s claims that the penalties could offset the cost of a bevy of corporate and income tax cuts he’s proposed.
Even though President Joe Biden’s rhetoric has been more conciliatory than Trump’s, and his alignment with the EU over Ukraine has helped to repair the transatlantic relationship, EU officials remain conscious that his trade policy still has much in common with his predecessor’s ‘America First’ approach.
The Europeans were shaken, in particular, by Biden’s $390 billion-plus subsidy program to support green technology, which offers companies an incentive to shift investment from Europe to the US.
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Indiana Women's Basketball Ranked 25th In AP Top 25 Preseason Poll
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana’s women’s basketball team is included in the Associated Press preseason women’s basketball poll for the sixth consecutive season … but only just.
The Associated Press preseason poll was released on Tuesday. Indiana was ranked 25th in the poll, beating rival Iowa by nine points to make it into the Top 25.
Defending national champion South Carolina is the No. 1 team in the poll, receiving 27 out of a possible 30 first-place votes.
Indiana was the sixth-highest rated Big Ten school in the Top 25 as the Big Ten only trailed the Southeastern Conference (eight teams) in poll representation. No. 3 Southern California, No. 5 UCLA, No. 14 Ohio State, No. 18 Maryland and No. 23 Nebraska are the other Big Ten teams in the Top 25. Iowa, Illinois and Michigan State did not make the Top 25, but received at least one vote.
In addition to Big Ten opponents in the poll, the Hoosiers could also play No. 12 Baylor and No. 15 North Carolina in the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas in November.
In the six-year period where Indiana has been in the preseason Top 25, the previous lowest spot the Hoosiers occupied was the No. 24 spot in 2020. During Teri Moren’s coaching reign, the Hoosiers have been included in the preseason poll on seven occasions. Indiana was not in the preseason Top 25 prior to Moren’s tenure at all.
Indiana returns starters Yarden Garzon, Chloe Moore-McNeil and Sydney Parrish. Help from the transfer portal comes in the form of Penn State transfer guard Shay Ciezki and Tennessee post player Karoline Striplin. Lilly Meister is expected to play regularly after Mackenzie Holmes exhausted her eligibility.
The Hoosiers return nearly all of their bench contributors as Lexus Bargesser, Lenee Beaumont, Juli LaMendola and Henna Sandvik are back for more.
Indiana opens its regular season against Brown on Nov. 4.
Here’s the entire AP Top 25 poll. First-place votes are in paranthesees. The number total is points compiled via voting, not the total of voters. A total of 25 points are awarded for a first-place vote, one point for a 25th place vote with all values in-between:
1. South Carolina (27), 745 poll points.
2. Connecticut (2), 708.
3. USC (1), 697.
4. Texas, 641.
5. UCLA, 628.
6. Notre Dame, 614.
7. LSU, 549.
8. Iowa State, 521.
9. North Carolina State, 510.
10. Oklahoma, 441.
11. Duke, 439.
12. Baylor, 422.
13. Kansas State, 390.
14. Ohio State, 372.
15. North Carolina, 285.
16. West Virginia, 277.
17. Louisville, 250.
18. Maryland, 227.
19. Florida State, 191.
20. Ole Miss, 165.
21. Creighton, 152.
22. Kentucky, 108.
23. Nebraska, 106.
24. Alabama, 67.
25. Indiana, 46.
Receiving votes (numbers reflect point totals received for votes, not the number of votes): Iowa 37, TCU 30, Utah 24, Illinois 23, Stanford 17, Michigan State 16, Gonzaga 16, Vanderbilt 12, South Dakota State 7, Miami (Fla.) 4, Tennessee 3, Fairfield 3, Middle Tennessee State 3, Georgia Tech 2, Syracuse 1, Princeton 1.
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- NEW HOOSIER STRIPLIN HAS VERSATILE GAME: Karoline Striplin, a transfer from Tennessee, is excited to show what she can do as a Hoosier. CLICK HERE.
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- IU PICKED FIFTH IN BIG TEN POLL: Indiana's women's basketball team was picked to finish fifth in both of the Big Ten's official preseason polls. CLICK HERE. | https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/indiana-women-s-basketball-ranked-25th-in-ap-top-25-preseason-poll-01ja8hawhdaf | 2024-10-15T18:01:52Z |
LONDON — (AP) — Anguilla is raking in extra revenue from registration fees for its .ai web domain thanks to the artificial intelligence boom, but it's not the only place cashing in on demand for websites with distinctive address endings.
Here's a look at some other places cashing in on their unique top-level domains:
TUVALU
Tuvalu is a string of coral atolls, scattered over hundreds of miles in the Pacific Ocean, located midway between Australia and Hawaii. It has one of the world's smallest economies and its low-lying islands are vulnerable to climate change, but it does have a very valuable resource: the .tv web domain. Royalties from .tv, which web users might assume is short for television, have been climbing, especially after videogame streaming platform Twitch licensed the web address twitch.tv.
LIBYA
The North African country, which has been plagued by turmoil since longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi's death in 2011, isn't readily associated with internet culture. But Libya controls web addresses that end in .ly, which have become widely used as a so-called domain hack for websites with English names that end in -ly. Well-known examples include bit.ly, used by the weblink shortening service Bitly, and parse.ly, the website for online analytics platform Parse.ly.
MONTENEGRO
This Balkan country became an independent nation after the breakup of Yugoslavia. It's one of Europe's smaller countries — about 620,000 people — bordered by the Adriatic Sea, Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia and Albania. Montenegro was assigned the .me web domain, which has become popular with people who want to claim their pronoun for personal branding.
Websites ending in .me are “often used for personal websites, portfolios, blogs and online resumes or portfolios because ‘me’ can be seen as a way to personalize an online presence,” website builder Wix says.
COLOMBIA
Websites that end in .co aren't from a generic web domain for companies, like .com sites. The .co domain is assigned to Colombia, but the South American country allows anyone to sign up for its web addresses. Internet registrar GoDaddy says more than 2 million .co web domains have been claimed, including addresses claimed by Big Tech names like Amazon which uses it to redirect online shoppers to its .com home page. Google, meanwhile, informs visitors to g.co that the link is it's official shortcut.
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Tesla’s self-driving taxi has just been unveiled. The US automaker’s boss, Elon Musk, said production of the cybercab may start in 2026, CNN reported.
The audience at the event rode in 50 robotaxis around the studio to get the feel of it.
Meanwhile, McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris tested the latest model of a hypercar — racing cars with very powerful engines for speed.
The McLaren P1, however, sped at a maximum of only 40 miles per hour and for a distance of only 3.66 miles on the Silverstone racetrack in England last month. Even then, the slow drive was an amazing feat that awed Norris and the others who built the car. After all, the car was just a life-size replica of the real thing, made from 342,817 pieces of Lego Technic.
Lego Technic is an advanced version of the famous brick toy, featuring electric motors and other gears not found in the original product.
The drivable Lego Technic McLaren P1 hypercar was a collaboration between the Danish toy company and British supercar manufacturer McLaren. A team of 23 dedicated professionals from Lego and McLaren spent more than 8,000 hours assembling the scale model, Fox News reports. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/hypercar | 2024-10-15T18:01:54Z |
Hurricane season continues to strain the national supply of intravenous fluids to hospitals and dialysis centers around the country.
Flooding from Hurricane Helene in late September shut down one of the largest suppliers of IV fluids in the U.S, a factory in Marion, N.C., about 35 miles outside of Asheville. Owned by Baxter International, the plant made products like saline, sterile water for injection and other fluids that are crucial to the health care system.
Now, the company and government officials are trying to make sure existing shortages aren’t worsened by the natural disasters.
On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced it has authorized 19 IV products for temporary importation from Canada, China, Ireland and the U.K.
Baxter is limiting how much of its IV fluids customers like hospitals can buy to prevent hoarding and to try to ensure equitable access to the supply that is available. It’s also trying to increase manufacturing at its other facilities to bridge the gap.
“We will spare no resource — human or financial — to restart operations and help ensure patients and providers have the products they need,” Baxter CEO José Almeida said in a company update.
The limits on supply, however, are easing somewhat. Baxter hopes to reopen the North Carolina facility in phases and get back to allowing customers to order close to normal amounts of certain products by the end of the year.
Meanwhile, a second facility making the crucial medical products had to close its doors this week because of Hurricane Milton. The B. Braun factory making IV fluids in Daytona Beach, Florida was not seriously impacted in the storm, company spokesperson Allison Longenhagen told NPR in an email. It will reopen Friday.
“We understand from discussions with employees that there have been no reported injuries, but many are still without power,” she wrote in an email to NPR. “We are especially thankful to the employees who remained at the site to provide updates throughout the storm.”
The factory was part of B. Braun’s plan to ramp up production of IV fluids after the North Carolina Baxter shutdown threatened the national IV fluid supply.
Before the storm, B. Braun worked with the federal government to move 60 truckloads of finished IV solutions to a safe facility outside of Hurricane Milton’s path, Longenhagen said.
The FDA hasn’t declared any new IV fluid shortages yet, but six products were already in short supply. One type of saline solution had been on the agency’s shortage list since 2018.
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Major Terrorist Plot Foiled In Bannu: Five Militants Killed, Large Cache Of Weapons Seized
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Bannu: A major terrorist attack on the Iqbal Marwat Shaheed Police Lines in Bannu was thwarted by the Counter terrorism Department (CTD) on Thursday. In a successful operation, five terrorists were killed, and a significant quantity of arms and explosives was seized.
According to sources, the terrorists were heavily armed, with four AK-47 rifles, over 20 hand grenades, an M16 rifle, and several suicide vests recovered from their possession. The terrorists had planned a large-scale attack, but the timely action of the brave police officers prevented the destruction they intended to cause.
The encounter between the police and the militants lasted for approximately five hours, during which heavy gunfire and explosions were exchanged. Eventually, the police forces eliminated all the terrorists and secured the seized weapons.
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SP CTD confirmed that legal formalities are being completed, and a formal FIR will be registered soon.
The terrorists launched an attack on the Iqbal Marwat Shaheed Police Lines the previous day, resulting in the martyrdom of three police officers and the death of three terrorists.
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Casper (CSPR) traded 1.4% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 13:00 PM E.T. on October 15th. Casper has a total market cap of $146.78 million and $3.55 million worth of Casper was traded on exchanges in the last day. During the last seven days, Casper has traded 4.4% lower against the U.S. dollar. One Casper coin can currently be bought for approximately $0.0119 or 0.00000018 BTC on exchanges.
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The billion-pound bottlejobs? Chelsea sporting directors speak out in first major interview since Gary Neville jibe after Carabao Cup final
Chelsea sporting directors Laurence Stewart & Paul Winstanley labelled Gary Neville's "billion-pound bottlejobs" jibe as "outside noise".
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WASHINGTON — (AP) — The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterparts in a letter dated Sunday that the changes must occur. The letter, which restates U.S. policy toward humanitarian aid and arms transfers, was sent amid deteriorating conditions in northern Gaza and reports Israel had conducted a strike on a hospital tent site in central Gaza that killed at least four people and ignited a fire that left more than two dozen with severe burns.
A senior defense official said Tuesday that Blinken and Austin sent a letter to their Israeli counterparts as they saw a recent decrease in assistance reaching Gaza. The official said a similar letter sent by Blinken in April triggered a constructive response and "concrete measures from the Israelis."
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the latest letter was a way to similarly address the problem.
For Israel to continue qualifying for foreign military financing, the level of aid getting into Gaza must increase to at least 350 trucks a day, Israel must institute additional humanitarian pauses and provide increased security for humanitarian sites, Austin and Blinken said. They said Israel had 30 days to respond to the requirements.
An Israeli official confirmed a letter had been delivered but did not discuss the contents. That official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a diplomatic matter, confirmed the U.S. had raised "humanitarian concerns" and was putting pressure on Israel to speed up the flow of aid into Gaza.
The letter, which an Axios reporter posted a copy of online, was sent during a period of growing frustration in the administration that despite repeated and increasingly vocal requests to scale back offensive operations, Israel’s bombardment has led to unnecessary civilian deaths and risks plunging the region into a much wider war.
“We are particularly concerned that recent actions by the Israeli government, including halting commercial imports, denying or impeding 90 percent of humanitarian movements” and other restrictions have kept aid from flowing, Blinken and Austin said.
The Biden administration is increasing its calls for its ally and biggest recipient of U.S. military aid to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while assuring that America's support for Israel is unwavering just before the U.S. presidential election in three weeks.
Funding for Israel has long carried weight in U.S. politics, and Biden said this month that "no administration has helped Israel more than I have."
Humanitarian aid groups fear that Israeli leaders may approve a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas, which could trap hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who are unwilling or unable to leave their homes without food, water, medicine and fuel.
U.N. humanitarian officials said last week that aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months. About 80 trucks carrying aid have entered through crossings in Gaza’s north since Oct. 1, down from roughly 60 trucks a day previously, according to the U.N. website tracking deliveries.
COGAT, the Israeli body facilitating aid crossings into Gaza, denied that crossings to the north have been closed.
U.S. officials said the letter was sent to remind Israel of both its obligations under international humanitarian law and of the Biden administration’s legal obligation to ensure that the delivery of American humanitarian assistance should not be hindered, diverted or held up by a recipient of U.S. military aid.
Israel’s retaliatory offensive since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas has killed nearly 42,000 people in Gaza, according to the territory’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count. The Hamas attacks that launched the war killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and militants abducted another 250.
The United States has spent a record total of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to escalating conflict around the Middle East, according to a report for Brown University's Costs of War project.
That aid has enabled Israel to purchase billions of dollars worth of munitions it has used in its operations against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. However many of those strikes also have killed civilians in both areas.
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The market remains near all-time highs, a pattern often observed before major downturns. Despite the positive short-term signals, investors should remain cautious, as the economy could shift rapidly. Historical patterns show that markets can rally despite underlying negative indicators, only to experience sharp reversals once external shocks or economic slowdowns hit. This was evident in the periods leading up to the 2001 and 2008 recessions, where optimism and strong market performance preceded significant downturns.
In light of this, investors should prepare for potential volatility and downside risks while remaining open to short-term opportunities. Diversifying traditional portfolios with managed futures strategies may serve as a potential solution. Managed futures have a low correlation to traditional asset classes and can potentially enhance portfolio returns by performing well during periods of volatility or market stress. Layering managed futures on top of traditional portfolios—what we call return stacking—can potentially offer a layer of portable alpha and may help investors better manage risk.
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NBA Coach Raves About Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star
Keegan Murray is already one of the greatest basketball players to ever play for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Not that that's saying much, because Iowa doesn't exactly have a rich history on the hardwood, but Murray could be on his way to becoming a legitimate NBA star.
The Sacramento Kings forward has been looking very impressive in preseason, particularly on the defensive end of the floor.
Kings head coach Mike Brown made note of Murray's efforts on that side of the ball in the team's recent matchup with the Golden State Warriors and seems pumped to utilize Murray's versatility this season.
“We put him on a lot of different bodies,” Brown said, via Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports Bay Area. “He had to guard Draymond [Green]. He had to guard Steph [Curry]. He guarded Kyle Anderson. He chased Buddy Hield around. We moved him around a little bit. So he was fantastic, especially in his shift position."
More defensive responsibility is being placed upon Murray's shoulders this year, but the 6-foot-8 youngster appears ready for the task.
“So, he was great on the ball and off the ball defensively," added Brown. "That's what I like. No matter who he guarded -- he guarded [Jonathan] Kuminga, too. So, no matter who he guarded, I thought he was a physical presence, and he did it without fouling [he committed just three fouls]."
Murray averaged 15.2 points and 5.5 rebounds over 33.6 minutes per game last season, shooting 45.4 percent from the floor, 35.8 percent from three-point range and 83.1 percent from the free-throw line.
The 24-year-old spent two years at Iowa before being selected by the Kings with the fourth overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft.
He logged 23.5 points per game during his final season with the Hawkeyes. | https://www.si.com/college/iowa/basketball/nba-coach-raves-former-iowa-hawkeyes-star-keegan-murray | 2024-10-15T18:01:58Z |
SAN FRANCISCO — A Navy parachutist was off-target and instead of landing where he should have, he landed on a mother and daughter during San Francisco’s Fleet Week.
The jump happened on Sunday at the city’s Marina Green, the designated target, SFGate reported.
But instead of hitting the spot where the sailor was supposed to land, he fell onto a group of spectators on the area’s perimeter.
The mother and daughter, who were not identified, bore the brunt of the impact but had minor injuries. They were still taken to an area hospital by ambulance, fire department officials said.
The crash was under investigation. It is not known why the jump went bad, KRON reported.
The U.S. Navy released a statement saying, “Our thoughts are with the individual and their family. Safety is our number one priority. We cannot immediately assess what happened; however, we will review this incident to determine the cause,” KRON reported.
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The Ilocos Norte Highway Patrol Team has ramped up efforts to enforce regulations against motorcycles and vehicles with illegal auxiliary light attachments in Laoag City. Riders are urged to comply with Land Transportation Office (LTO) guidelines to avoid penalties. These rules mandate that auxiliary LED lights must have separate wiring and switches, emit white or yellowish light, and be positioned no higher than the handlebars. The beam should point 20 centimeters downward and extend up to 10 meters ahead. Only two auxiliary lights with a maximum of six bulbs each are permitted, and they must not replace stock headlights or be used in well-lit areas or when facing oncoming traffic. Headlights turned on during daytime driving are allowed and do not violate LTO rules.
Motorists who believe they are compliant but are still apprehended should accept the ticket without confrontation and pursue adjudication. Confiscated lights must be properly documented, and riders can contest violations by following the appropriate processes with LTO or police traffic adjudication offices. | https://tribune.net.ph/2024/10/15/ilocos-norte-highway-patrol-cracks-down-on-illegal-auxiliary-lights-in-laoag-city | 2024-10-15T18:02:00Z |
Amer Sports, Inc. AS has posted a remarkable 72.4% rally in the past three months, significantly outpacing the industry’s 8.9% growth.
As of Monday, the stock closed at $19.33, just below its 52-week high of $19.73 but well above its 52-week low of $10.11. The company also outperformed other industry players like American Outdoor Brands, Inc. AOUT, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ASO and Clarus Corporation CLAR, down 2.2%, 5.9% and 30%, respectively, in the past three months.
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Technical indicators suggest continued strong performance for AS. The stock trades above its 50-day moving average, signaling robust upward momentum and price stability. This technical strength underscores positive market sentiment and confidence in AS' financial health and prospects.
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Factors Favoring AS Stock
Amer Sports recently provided a business update. During the discussions, the company’s CEO James Zheng highlighted its strong growth outlook for Greater China, emphasizing the impressive performance during Golden Week, which ran from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7, 2024. Driven by robust sales across its brands, including Salomon, Wilson and Arc'teryx, Amer Sports reported a revenue increase of more than 60% year over year for the period.
This growth was particularly significant in the outdoor segment, which has shown resilience despite broader economic challenges. Amer Sports views China as a key market with considerable long-term potential, further bolstered by recent government stimulus measures.
The company is benefiting from robust Arc'teryx growth. In second-quarter 2024, Arc'teryx led the growth with high margins and continued momentum, particularly in newly introduced categories like footwear and women’s wear. This brand continues to be a standout with strong omni-channel performance and expansion, particularly in the United States, Canada and Europe.
In the second quarter of 2024, Salomon’s footwear gained significant momentum in Greater China and the broader APAC region, particularly with its Sportstyle line that blends trendy design with advanced technical features. In China, the brand introduced a new category, "Outdoor sneakers," which has struck a chord with younger consumers. In the quarter, 27 new Salomon stores were opened in Greater China, both company-owned and licensed, bringing the total to 136. By the end of 2024, Amer Sports aims to have around 200 Salomon stores in the country with substantial growth potential in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.
Amer Sports raised its full-year guidance, expecting revenue growth between 15% and 17%. The company now expects gross margins of 54.5%, up from its previous estimate of 54%. Adjusted operating margins are forecasted to reach the higher end of its 10.5% to 11% range, with earnings per share expected in the range of 40 cents to 44 cents.
What Might Pull Back AS Stock?
Slower growth in EMEA than in other regions remains a concern for the company. This can be attributed partly to challenges faced by the Peak Performance brand, which is undergoing a reset. Despite disciplined inventory management, in second-quarter 2024, there were some supply shortages in high-demand areas like Arc'teryx, particularly footwear. The winter sports segment, including Salomon and Atomic, faced challenges due to softer trends, particularly in North America.
AS Trading at a Premium
The company is currently valued at a premium compared with the industry’s a forward 12-month P/E basis. AS’ forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio stands at 32.1, significantly higher than the industry’s ratio of 24.33 and the S&P 500's ratio of 22.08.
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End Notes
Amer Sports is benefiting from strong growth in China, the success of brands like Arc'teryx and expansion efforts in key markets. Despite these strengths and positive financial outlooks, including raised full-year guidance, the stock's current valuation is notably high. Investors may want to hold the stock to capitalize on its momentum, but new buyers should exercise caution due to AS’ premium pricing and potential challenges in certain regions like EMEA and supply shortages in high-demand segments. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:
Our co-host, Leila Fadel, has wrapped up a week of reporting on the presidential campaign from Michigan and has one final dispatch from the swing state.
LEILA FADEL, BYLINE: Just before the Democratic primary in Michigan, I was also here talking to voters. I wanted to understand how young people were feeling in a state where they turned out more than anywhere else in the country. That helped President Biden win in 2020. But when I spoke to a group of students, I didn't find enthusiasm.
KAJA BRAZIEL: It is absolutely ridiculous that you can work 40-plus hours and not be able to support yourself, let alone a family.
JOVAN MARTIN: It's the idea of feeling like you're not listened to, feeling like we're not actually in a democracy, and it's something that's driven by power and wealth.
FADEL: That's Kaja Braziel and Jovan Martin. And now that Kamala Harris is at the top of the ticket, and the election is just a few weeks away, I called them back to see if they feel differently. And we caught up at a Panera Bread outside Detroit.
How many jobs do you have right now?
BRAZIEL: Oh, honey, we're not doing that right now. I'm trying to only be happy with one, but every time I look, and it's like, damn.
FADEL: Yeah.
BRAZIEL: I do need, like, three jobs.
FADEL: So the last time I was here, I remember you said - you were really just down on Biden and the candidates and had always voted Democrat. I mean, has it changed a lot for you in this race?
BRAZIEL: I would love to say that it has. The only thing that's changed is my surprise.
FADEL: What does that mean?
BRAZIEL: I'm still just as apprehensive about voting Democratic as I was to begin with. And unfortunately, even with the surprise of Kamala coming in as the Democratic nominee, we're still very confused. OK, what does that mean?
FADEL: Do you think people might assume that because you're a Black woman, you would have just come right on board?
BRAZIEL: I'm quite sure some people will assume that, and their assumptions are their own. I can be very proud of her and very happy that we have a moment like this, but it's not like it's the first time we've had a moment like this. It's just the first time that they've actually been able to package them up so nicely into this position. And honestly, this almost feels like a glass cliff they're trying to push my mans off of.
FADEL: Interesting. What do you mean?
BRAZIEL: There is a trend where when companies or corporations look to be going towards a downward spiral, they will put people of color or minorities in, like, the CEO positions or in the executive suite positions to be able to make decisions about stuff that has already been made, but they're going to get the blame for it when everything hits the floor. She's either going to be the cleanup woman, which is still a mammy, or she's going to be the fall woman.
FADEL: Jovan, what about you? Has anything changed for you?
J MARTIN: I think in terms of the economic side, there's things that I can applaud a little bit.
FADEL: Like what?
J MARTIN: I think that the child tax credit is a pretty good idea. She's not planning on taxing the wealthy as much as I would like as someone who considers themselves further on the left than she is. The most disappointing thing for me is the stance on immigration. She's taking a hard line, pretty conservative stance on immigration. So there's just a lot of appeasement going on there, and so I'm not excited. I will be voting for Kamala Harris. I'm not happy about it.
FADEL: What about you?
BRAZIEL: It's going to have to be Kamala.
FADEL: So you are going to vote for her.
BRAZIEL: I'm really having to deal with the idea that I am making decisions based off of stuff that I will never see come to fruition. I'm really just voting so that there are opportunities in place for other people to build upon it and do better than what I have the chance at right now.
FADEL: Tell me more about that. What do you mean?
BRAZIEL: So my train of thought right now are the many movements of people that came before us, like women voting or Black people being able to vote and everything in between that. There are people that fought for that tooth and nail that were never going to have the chance to do so. As much as I have always believed in that and always been really proud of that, I'm sitting here realizing that I'm going to have to change my mindset, because I don't think I'm going to get anything that I need or I want.
FADEL: What do you need? And what do you want?
BRAZIEL: I want to be able to take care of myself and my family and not feel like I am killing myself to do so. I don't want to be afraid to put things on auto pay (laughter). I don't want to really look at my partner and say, hey, let's hold off until I'm 60 and hope that I can still bear children.
FADEL: You both kind of seem sad, or is it just, like, it's late?
BRAZIEL: No, it's because this is sad. It is sad to have started being able to vote and thought it was the best thing ever and realizing everything sucks, and I hate doing all of this because it's just for show. You're not doing anything.
FADEL: What about you, Jovan?
J MARTIN: I grew up in a very, like, politically conscious household. I was a kid watching debates with my dad, and I loved it. And to kind of grow older, learn more and be more informed about the realities of the system, it's just disappointing.
M MARTIN: Michigan voters Jovan Martin and Kaja Braziel talking with our colleague, Leila Fadel, as part of NPR's election series, We, The Voters. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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Terrorist Attack On Bannu Police Lines During Funeral Three Assailants Killed
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Bannu: Five terrorists launched an attack on the Bannu Police Lines during the funeral of Head Constable Shaista Khan, who had been martyred earlier the same day.
According to sources, three of the attackers have been killed in the ongoing exchange of heavy gunfire between the terrorists and security forces. Both sides use various weapons, and the situation remains tense.
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The police have sealed off the area surrounding the police lines, and hospitals in Bannu have declared an emergency. Security forces remain determined to neutralize the remaining terrorists as the operation continues.
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MANCHESTER, England — (AP) — The rising number of injuries to top soccer players came at a cost of nearly $800 million to teams across Europe's leading leagues last season, according to a report published Tuesday.
At a time when there are growing concerns about the number of games players are being asked to play, the Men’s European Football Injury Index found there were 4,123 injuries in the top divisions of England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France in the 2023-24 campaign.
The cost of the injuries was based on the reported salaries of the players concerned and the amount of time they were sidelined for.
The report highlighted a greater strain on clubs as a result of the newly expanded Club World Cup, which will be staged in America next year.
The number of injuries has risen year-on-year since the index was first published in 2021 and the latest report said "it would be fair to expect a continuation of this upwards trajectory.
“The squad depth of clubs will continue to be tested, particularly with the impending introduction of the new FIFA Men’s Club World Cup in 2025.”
The index is produced by sports insurance firm Howden. Its publication comes a day after a players union and European leagues filed a formal complaint to the European Union against world governing body FIFA.
The 32-team Club World Cup — up from seven — has faced consistent pushback over concerns about player welfare since its new extended format was announced last year.
Last month Man City midfielder Rodri said players were close to going on strike in the face of increased demands on them — including an expanded Champions League this year. The Spain international suffered a season-ending knee injury days after those comments.
The football index has tracked a rise in injuries even before the expanded Club World Cup and Champions League.
It said there had been 14,292 — excluding COVID-19 — in the top five European leagues dating back to the 2020-21 season. That came at a cost of $2.5 billion based on the reported salaries.
Last season alone the figure was $798 million.
On average there was an injury every 92 minutes of football involving teams across those leagues.
It found that German teams suffered the most injuries per game (1.72). German teams also made up the top 13 places in terms of injury susceptibility and accounted for 15 of the top 20.
Of the teams least susceptible to injury, the top four were all from the French league.
The report said there was a “concerning trend” surrounding players under the age of 21, who were sustaining an increase of severe injuries.
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Getty Images/GoalSoham MukherjeeA family feud! Carlo Ancelotti and assistant coach son Davide at odds over role of Real Madrid starlet Arda GulerReal MadridC. AncelottiA. GulerLaLigaCarlo Ancelotti and his son Davide, Real Madrid's assistant coach, are said to have had disagreements over Arda Guler.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowAncelotti struggling to find Real Madrid balanceHas used Guler sporadically from the benchDavide wants a more prominent role for the TurkFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Article continues below | https://www.goal.com/en-bh/lists/carlo-ancelotti-coach-son-davide-real-madrid-arda-guler/bltb433d3ba7cd48223 | 2024-10-15T18:02:01Z |
Big 12 Football Coaches on the Hot Seat: Kansas' Lance Leipold Is Safe
It has been a rough first half for Kansas football and head coach Lance Leipold. Perhaps the toughest first half of a head coaching career that began 17 years ago.
However, Leipold has won at every stage of his journey, from Wisconsin-Whitewater and Buffalo to now in Lawrence. Those who follow the game closest recognize that Leipold is one of the more underrated head guys in college football.
Kansas knows what it has in Leipold, so he isn't going anywhere. In fact, he's more likely to be poached than fired in the next year or so. However, not every Big 12 coach is so fortunate. A handful can use strong finishes, if for nothing else to dial down the pressure in 2025.
5. Brent Brennan, Arizona
It's Year 1 in Tucson, so this is not a true hot seat situation. That said, Brennan has squandered the momentum Jedd Fisch built at Arizona. The Cats are 3-3 and the offense is sputtering despite retaining Noah Fifita and Tetairoa McMilan.
4. Scott Satterfield, Cincinnati
Satterfield has had a bumpy start in Cincinnati. He inherited a program that was rocking under Luke Fickell and went 3-9 in last year's Big 12 debut. The 4-2 Bearcats have already surpassed last year's win total, but these last six games will determine how much pressure Satterfield feels in 2025.
3. Gus Malzahn, UCF
Malzahn got out of the gates fast with back-to-back nine-win seasons, but that was in the American. In the Big 12, he's 9-10 and 4-8 in conference games. One of the conference favorites in the preseason, UCF has lost three straight heading into Week 8.
2. Neal Brown, West Virginia
West Virginia expects more. West Virginia deserves more. Last year's 9-4 finish looks like it'll be more blip than turning point. Almost six years into his tenure, Brown is hovering around .500 and the Mountaineers haven't sniffed Big 12 contention on his watch.
1. Dave Aranda, Baylor
In 2021, Aranda's Bears went 12-2 and won the Big 12. The coach was a rising star in the ranks. Since then, though, he's 11-20 and struggling to keep his job in Waco. Great man and a terrific defensive architect, but how much longer will the administration exercise patience?
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Week 7 Big 12 Football Takeaways: Kansas Watched Some Great Games | https://www.si.com/college/kansas/football/big-12-football-hot-seat-coaches | 2024-10-15T18:02:04Z |
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