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Affordability of Communication services Q3 2024
Data tables tracking the affordability of communication services among UK adults
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Jervois Global Limited (OTCMKTS:JRVMF – Get Free Report) saw a large drop in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,338,800 shares, a drop of 24.9% from the September 15th total of 1,782,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,441,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.9 days.
Jervois Global Price Performance
OTCMKTS:JRVMF traded down $0.00 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $0.01. The stock had a trading volume of 168,027 shares, compared to its average volume of 968,369. Jervois Global has a twelve month low of $0.01 and a twelve month high of $0.04. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $0.01 and a 200 day simple moving average of $0.01.
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2024 Report | North America Gaming Controller Market Projected To Surpass US$ 1 Billion By 2030, Driven By Technological Innovations And Escalating Gaming Sector Growth
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Some of the leading companies in the North America Gaming Controller market include:
Guillemot Corp SA. Microsoft Corp. Logitech International SA. Corsair Gaming Inc. ACCO Brands Corp. Mad Catz Global Ltd. Sabrent. Sony Group Corp. Razer Inc. Nintendo Co Ltd.
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A behind-the-scenes battle is underway between Democrats and Republicans for supermajority control of state legislatures across the country. More than 5,800 state legislative seats are up for election this year in 44 states. In most states, there is little doubt which party will prevail because of local voting patterns heavily favoring one party over another. But there is still plenty at stake. In 14 states, a swing of just three seats or fewer could determine whether one party holds a supermajority, meaning a margin so large it can enact laws without needing any support from the other party. The number of states with legislative supermajorities is at its highest level since at least 1982, according to research by Saint Louis University political scientist Steven Rogers. Democrats hold nine veto-proof majorities. But Republicans hold 20, including in Nebraska, where the single-chamber Legislature is officially nonpartisan but two-thirds of members identify as Republicans. Democrats need a gain of three or fewer seats this election to break Republican supermajorities in Nebraska, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, and North Carolina. | https://www.kios.org/news/2024-10-15/will-dems-gain-enough-seats-to-break-gop-supermajority-in-ne | 2024-10-15T18:07:31Z |
MOUNT UNIACKE: RCMP have charged a youth with dangerous driving following an incident in Mount Uniacke on Oct. 7.
East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said the charges come after the youth is said to have caused damage at Uniacke & District School.
He said that the youth is charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
The charge comes after it is reported they drove an ATV through the parking at the school during school hours on Oct. 2.
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Const. Burns explained more on the charge.
“The youth drove the ATV around the parking lot at high speed and in a reckless matter, which put the safety of students and staff in the area at risk,” he said.
He added that a parent of the youth was also issued a summary offence ticket for permitting a youth under 14 years of age to operate an off-highway vehicle without direct supervision. | https://thelaker.ca/youth-charged-with-dangerous-driving-following-incident-at-school/ | 2024-10-15T18:07:31Z |
US 'concerned' by reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is "concerned" by reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a White House spokesperson on Tuesday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy this week accused North Korea of transferring personnel to Russia's armed forces, saying his intelligence agencies had briefed him on "the actual involvement of North Korea in the war" in Ukraine.
The Kremlin has dismissed the allegation as "fake news."
In a statement, White House National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said the involvement of North Korean troops in Ukraine, if true, would mark a significant increase in the North Korea-Russia defense relationship.
"Such a move would also indicate a new level of desperation for Russia as it continues to suffer significant casualties on the battlefield in its brutal war against Ukraine," Savett said.
Washington says North Korea has supplied Russia with ballistic missiles and ammunition. Moscow and Pyongyang have denied arms transfers but have vowed to boost military ties, possibly including joint drills.
(Reporting by Jonathan Landay; Writing by Ismail Shakil) | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/us-concerned-reports-north-korean-175657570.html | 2024-10-15T18:07:31Z |
Baltimore Orioles Ace Predicted To Sign ‘Hefty’ Deal in MLB Free Agency
It's only a matter of time before the Baltimore Orioles face the reality of giving Corbin Burnes a massive contract or losing him for nothing in the winter.
It'd be tough to see the right-hander go, as he again proved throughout the campaign to be one of the top arms in Major League Baseball. It's been five straight years of him dominating at the highest level, which is a very good indication of him being as elite as he is.
At this stage, there aren't any questions about the California native producing.
However, there are many questions about the potential contract he could earn. Some have suggested he could be in the $250 million mark, while others believe that $300 million isn't out of the picture.
If Burnes were to land that type of money, there still isn't a reason for the Orioles not to bring him back. Baltimore has been cheap for much of its existence, which doesn't help in a scenario like this.
However, it's also fair to note that it wouldn't have made sense to trade for him last offseason if they didn't believe they could bring him back this winter.
Only time will tell what they decide to do, but losing him because of money would be disappointing.
Eli Ben-Porat of Baseball America also believes he's in for a "hefty" deal, adding more intrigue on the Orioles potentially getting a deal done.
"While no pitcher is immune to injury risk, Burnes represents the ideal front-of-the-rotation starter in almost every aspect. He throws his primary pitch, a hard cutter, with excellent velocity, averaging 95 mph. More importantly, it’s a very good pitch by results and pure stuff, preventing roughly 1.4 runs per 100 pitches more than an average pitch. When your primary pitch is that good, you’re going to be able to throw a lot of high quality innings... Burnes is about as close as it gets to the ideal pitcher, and he looks likely to land himself a hefty contract."
During the campaign, the soon-to-be 30-year-old posted a 2.92 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and struck out 181 hitters in 194 1/3 innings pitched. His strikeout numbers were a bit down compared to prior showings, but that was due to a couple of rough outings after the All-Star break.
He looks all but guaranteed to finish second in the AL Cy Young Award voting, which would give him five straight seasons finishing in the top 10.
That's the type of pitcher this ownership group should be willing to spend money on. | https://www.si.com/mlb/orioles/news/baltimore-orioles-ace-predicted-to-sign-hefty-deal-in-mlb-free-agency | 2024-10-15T18:07:31Z |
Becton, Dickinson and Company BDX, popularly known as BD, announced the commercial launch of the first in a family of high-throughput, robotics-compatible reagent kits, BD OMICS-One XT Library Preparation Reagent Kits, yesterday. The automated solution from the BD and Hamilton collaboration will likely enable automation to ensure greater consistency and increased efficiency of large-scale, single-cell discovery studies.
The solution includes the newly-released BD OMICS-One XT WTA Assay and the Hamilton Microlab NGS STAR automated liquid handling platform. Per BD, as the NGS STAR is already installed in many laboratories and facilities worldwide, more researchers, who are currently processing samples across an array of genomics applications, are expected to be able to integrate the new automation-ready BD assay into existing workflows.
The BD OMICS-One XT Library Preparation Reagent Kits and Hamilton Microlab NGS STAR automated liquid handling platform and applications are commercially available globally.
The latest launch is expected to significantly boost BD’s Biosciences (BDB) business unit under the broader Life Sciences segment and solidify its foothold in the niche space.
Likely Trend of BDX Stock Following the News
Following the announcement yesterday, shares of the company closed nearly 1.5% higher at $240.02.
Historically, the company has gained a high level of synergies from its product launches. We expect market sentiment on the stock to continue to remain positive around this announcement, too.
BD currently has a market capitalization of $69.38 billion. It has an earnings yield of 5.9%, higher than the industry’s 5.5%. In the last reported quarter, BDX delivered an earnings surprise of 5.7%.
Significance of the Launch of BD’s Reagent Kits
Per BD, constructing preparatory material (called DNA libraries) is an essential early step in single-cell discovery studies involving genetic material. Historically, such preparations have been labor-intensive and time-consuming processes, with numerous manual steps that often lead to variability of results, compromised data quality, limited throughput, high cost and long turnaround times.
BD’s management believes that by automating the complex library preparation process, researchers will likely be able to scale their sample throughput and expect more consistent results, minimizing the variability introduced by manual procedures. Management also feels that the integration of Hamilton's robotics with BD's robotics-ready reagent kits will be able to streamline workflows, reduce the potential for human error and accelerate the pace of discovery in critical areas, such as oncology and immunology.
Per Hamilton’s management, the company’s advanced automated solutions are expected to streamline scientific workflows, thus maximizing the potential of single-cell multiomics research.
Industry Prospects in Favor of BDX
Per a report by Grand View Research, the global single-cell analysis market was valued at $4.34 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 18.7% between 2024 and 2030. Factors like the expanding application scope in disease diagnosis and technological innovations in single-cell analysis & cell isolation are likely to drive the market.
Given the market potential, the latest launch will likely provide a significant impetus to BD's business.
BD’s Notable Developments
In August, BD reported its third-quarter fiscal 2024 results, wherein its BDB business unit witnessed a growth in clinical reagents. During the quarter, the unit announced the commercial launch of the BD Rhapsody ATAC-Seq Assay, a new offering for the Rhapsody platform that expands the company’s single-cell capabilities to serve epigenomics.
In July, BD announced a global collaboration agreement with Quest Diagnostics Incorporated to develop, manufacture and commercialize flow cytometry-based companion diagnostics intended to help select the best treatment for patients with cancer and other diseases.
BDX’s Share Price Performance
Shares of the company have lost 7.5% in the past year against the industry’s 0.1% rise and the S&P 500's 33.5% growth.
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BD’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Currently, BDX carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are DaVita Inc. DVA, Baxter International Inc. BAX and Boston Scientific Corporation BSX.
DaVita, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present, has an estimated long-term growth rate of 17.5%. DVA’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 24.2%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
DaVita’s shares have gained 116.9% compared with the industry’s 40% rise in the past year.
Baxter, carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 at present, has an estimated long-term growth rate of 10%. BAX’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average being 3.7%.
Baxter has gained 15.6% compared with the industry’s 31.7% rise in the past year.
Boston Scientific, carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 at present, has an estimated long-term growth rate of 12.6%. BSX’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 7.2%.
Boston Scientific’s shares have rallied 75.4% compared with the industry’s 31.7% rise in the past year.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/bdx-stock-robotics-solution-launch-boost-single-cell-research | 2024-10-15T18:07:32Z |
Pirates Prospect Impressing Heading Into AFL Start
One week after delivering a solid outing en route to earning a win for the Scottsdale Scorpions, Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Khristian Curtis will have a chance to build on that performance.
Curtis is scheduled to get the start for the Scorpions (2-3) on Tuesday when they face the Mesa Solar Sox (4-2) at 9:30 p.m. ET in the Arizona Fall League. In the previous meeting between the two teams, the Solar Sox won 19-3.
MLB Pipeline writer Jonathan Mayo broke down each prospect for the Pirates playing in the AFL and touted the potential that Curtis has if he can stay healthy and improve his control.
"While injuries have plagued him in both college and in 2024, the Pirates’ 12th-round pick in 2023 has shown the ability to miss bats when he’s been on the mound," Mayo writes. "His fastball velocity took a nice jump this year, averaging 95.4 mph with Single-A Bradenton with much more vertical break. Curtis has a full array of secondary offerings in a cutter, changeup and two distinct breaking balls, and he just needs more mound time to trust his stuff and find the strike zone more consistently."
MLB Pipeline ranks Curtis as the No. 27 prospect on the Pirates.
Curtis' outing in the Scorpions' 9-7 win over the Salt River Rafters on Oct. 8 was a strong step in the right direction. The 6-foot-5 right-hander pitched three scoreless innings, sitting down all nine batters he faced and struck out two.
Curtis was taken in the 12th round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of Arizona State by the Pirates. He spent all of last season in High-A Bradenton, going 2-3 with a 4.06 ERA and struck out 81 batters over 75.1 innings pitched. The right-hander made 18 appearances in 2024, 16 of which were starts and tallied one save. | https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pirates-prospect-khristian-curtis-impressing-heading-arizona-fall-league-start | 2024-10-15T18:07:32Z |
The Munster team and management arrived in Cape Town this afternoon ahead of Saturday’s URC round five clash against DHL Stormers.
A 32-player squad has been selected for the two games in South Africa with a match against Sharks in Durban on Saturday week completing the tour.
Five Munster Rugby Academy players are included – props Ronan Foxe and Kieran Ryan, lock Evan O’Connell, flanker Ruadhán Quinn and back three player Ben O’Connor.
Emerging Ireland captain Alex Kendellen, Ethan Coughlan, Evan O’Connell and Ben O’Connor stayed in South Africa on completion of the Emerging Ireland tour and met the squad in Cape Town today.
Alex Nankivell (shoulder), Tom Ahern (ankle) and Ruadhán Quinn (head) all returned to action at the weekend and came through the game with no issues.
Billy Burns (shoulder), Shane Daly (elbow) and Rory Scannell (ankle) have all returned to full training and travelled with the squad to Cape Town.
On the injury front following Saturday’s clash against Leinster, Diarmuid Barron failed a HIA and is following the return to play protocols. Barron has travelled with the squad and is unavailable for Saturday’s clash against Stormers.
Back at the HPC, Paddy Patterson (knee), Diarmuid Kilgallen (leg), Brian Gleeson (shoulder), Thaakir Abrahams (thigh) and Liam Coombes (leg) are on track to be available for selection next month.
Mark Donnelly has undergone ankle surgery following an injury sustained on the Emerging Ireland tour and will be unavailable for six to eight weeks.
Josh Wycherley had neck surgery last week and will be out for four months.
Continuing to rehab: Dave Kilcoyne (ankle), Oli Jager (neck), Peter O’Mahony (hamstring), Patrick Campbell (shoulder), Cian Hurley | https://www.radiokerry.ie/sport/munster-arrive-in-cape-town-ahead-of-urc-clash-against-stormers-405142 | 2024-10-15T18:07:32Z |
I sliced by husband's penis off with a kitchen knife, but now I've moved on and I'm happy with my lifestyle
- Lorena was ultimately found not guilty by reason of temporary insanity
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Lorena 'Bobbitt' Gallo, who sliced off her ex-husband John Wayne Bobbitt's penis and threw it out of her car window, has said she is now leading a 'happy' life.
When Lorena, now 55, used a butcher's knife on her former marine husband's private part on a Wednesday evening at their home in Manassas in northern Virginia, it was a crime that got global attention.
On June 23, 1993, Lorena, then-24, severed her husband's penis as he slept after she said that he had abused and raped her. She then drove off and threw the remains into a field before calling the police and confessing to what she had just done.
Now, talking in a new ITV documentary, I Cut Off His Penis: The Truth Behind The Headlines, Lorena has told how she is leading a happy lifestyle with a college-age daughter and a 'wonderful' man.
'I'm not only a survivor but I'm an advocate against domestic violence, sexual assault, and marital rape and I have created a foundation to help victims of domestic violence,' she said in the documentary, which airs tonight at 9pm.
Lorena Bobbitt (pictured), who cut off her husband's penis after claiming he abused and raped her, has told a new ITV documentary - I Cut Off His Penis: The Truth Behind the Headlines - how she is now leading a 'happy' lifestyle
Lorena continued: 'I usually wake up at six o'clock and walk the dogs. The dogs are very important in my family.
'My daughter is in college. My husband owns his own business. We like to cook out in our backyard.
'We enjoy movie nights, basically just a regular family life. It's a good life, so far so good, I cannot complain, we are happy.'
Lorena added: 'I mean, sometimes I wish it didn't happen to me, but my life is not a tape that I can rewind... there's no such thing.
'I've become a mother, I have a relationship with this wonderful man, it's really a matter of having a new life.
'I'm not only a survivor but I'm an advocate against domestic violence, sexual assault, and marital rape and I have created a foundation to help victims of domestic violence.'
The sensational case achieved worldwide coverage - with the term 'Bobbitt', meaning to 'cut off a penis', even being added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
During the trial, Lorena's lawyers argued that she was driven by temporary insanity following years of physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her husband. John has always denied these allegations.
In 1994, she was found not guilty of malicious wounding and the couple's divorce was finalised the following year.
The mother-of-one has since set up a foundation that helps victims of domestic violence and marital rape
Pictured: Lorena on the fourth day of her malicious wounding trial in Manassas, Virginia, in January 1994
John Wayne was charged with marital sexual assault. In a 1994 trial, he was acquitted and he continues to assert his innocence.
After being acquitted of the attack by reason of temporary insanity, Lorena underwent a court-mandated psychiatric evaluation and divorced John.
Since then, she went on to build a new life in her hometown of Manassas with her long-time partner and their daughter, who is now in college.
Lorena has spent the past decade advocating for victims of domestic violence through her non-profit organization - Lorena's Red Wagon.
It comes after Lorena, an immigrant from Ecuador, slammed the sexist media coverage of her trial, after she became the subject of a four-part documentary executively-produced by Academy Award winner Jordan Peele in 2019.
She revealed that one of the factors that motivated her to join forces with Peele and director Joshua Rofe was the election of Donald Trump, who was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.
In the docu-series, Lorena retold the tale from her perspective in the #MeToo era, exploring 'vital moral issues' like domestic violence and sexual assault that, according to the film's description, the national media failed to address 25 years ago.
The 55-year-old now spends time with her college-age daughter and 'wonderful' husband, who owns his own business
Lorena advocates for victims of domestic violence through her non-profit group - Lorena's Red Wagon
'She became a national joke, her suffering ignored by the male-dominated press,' the film's promotional page declares.
In the lead up to the documentary, Lorena told the New York Times about the sexual abuse she said she had endured at the hands of her husband.
One of Lorena's main complaints is that the media and the public were always obsessed with the fate of her ex-husband's sex organ, which she threw out of the window of her car as she drove away from the scene of the crime that fateful night.
'They always just focused on it,' she told the newspaper. 'And it's like they all missed or didn't care why I did what I did.'
John Wayne Bobbitt always denied raping his wife and claimed during her trial that she attacked him because he refused to have sex with her.
At the time, the male-dominated news media portrayed Lorena as an angry, crazed suburban wife with a grudge, while feminists accused her of hurting their cause with her violent actions.
At the time of John's trial, Lorena became the butt of jokes and was widely vilified in the media as a crazed, vengeful wife
Pictured: John Wayne Bobbitt during the testimony on the sixth day of Lorena's malicious wounding trial in Manassas, 19 January 1994
'We were vilified by the media, vilified and that is so sad. It happens to women,' Bobbitt said.
Lorena said that when Peele, a comedian-turned-filmmaker who won an Oscar for his horror film Get Out, approached her with the idea of making a documentary about her, she was concerned that her story would be turned into a farce.
'I was the subject of so many jokes in the '90s and to me it was just cruel,' she said. 'They didn't understand. Why would they laugh about my suffering?'
After years of therapy, Lorena has resigned herself to the fact that there will always be jokes about herself and John Bobbitt.
When police located the severed penis, they placed it on ice in a Big Bite hot dog box from a 7-Eleven store before taking it to a hospital, where doctors were able to reattach it to his body.
The operation was a success, and John went on to star in several adult films to capitalize on his notoriety.
After years of therapy, Lorena has resigned herself to the fact that there will always be jokes about Lorena and John Bobbitt.
'I'll put myself through the jokes and everything as long as I can shine a light on domestic violence and sexual assault and marital rape,' she told the New York Times.
I Cut Off His Penis: The Truth Behind the Headlines airs tonight on ITV1 at 9pm. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13962169/lorena-bobbitt-sliced-husband-penis-happy.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:07:32Z |
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Two Iconic Brands Come Together for Exclusive Co-Branded Content, Unique Promotions and Interactive Experiences for Kids and Families
DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chuck E. Cheese , the number one global family entertainment venue, and the world-famous, Harlem Globetrotters are proud to announce an exciting new collaboration that will bring together two of America's most iconic and legendary properties. The first-of-its-kind collaboration will leverage a new family sports and entertainment platform developed by the two entertainment brands that will seamlessly blend the worlds of basketball and joyful play.
Just in time for the highly anticipated Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour, presented by Jersey Mike's Subs, this partnership will engage millions of fans and families through the Chuck E. Cheese extensive in-store media network, featuring nearly over 3,000 screens across 470 locations across 45 states. With experiential activations planned during 250 of its domestic tour stops, families will experience unique promotions and original content designed to spark joy, excitement and unforgettable experiences with both brands, reaching millions of kids and families.
“It's a thrilling new chapter for Chuck E. Cheese, and we couldn't be more excited to partner with the world-famous, Harlem Globetrotters,” said David McKillips, President and CEO of CEC Entertainment, the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese.“This collaboration allows us to introduce the exhilarating sport of basketball to young fans and families in a fun and engaging way. We're committed to creating unforgettable experiences that resonate with fans and partners.”
“For decades the Harlem Globetrotters and Chuck E.Cheese have been known for providing unique entertainment experiences for families.” said Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios.“This partnership speaks to our commitment to work with 'best-in-class' partners to help in our dogged pursuit to reach audiences wherever they are.”
This multi-year collaboration will offer existing and new fans of the Harlem Globetrotters and Chuck E. Cheese compelling reasons to connect with the legendary and awe-inspiring basketball team and iconic character, Chuck E. Cheese in his honorary role as the 'Celebration Coach' across new mediums. Together, the brands are crafting dynamic experiences that unite families around shared moments of entertainment and a love for sports.
Families and fans of all ages can look forward to an array of activities and engaging content beginning in November as the countdown begins for the World Tour kickoff on Thursday, Dec. 26. Visit for updates, new entertainment and surprises from the Harlem Globetrotters and Chuck E. Cheese throughout the partnership. Tickets for the 2025 Harlem Globetrotters World Tour, presented by Jersey Mike's Subs, can be purchased HERE .
The properties will also be jointly offering advertising and sponsorship opportunities that will provide partners exposure to this lucrative audience through experiential, digital and traditional elements.
Fans can Stay tuned for upcoming announcements and exclusive promotions by visiting
About CEC Entertainment, LLC.
CEC Entertainment, LLC. is the nationally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza brands and virtual kitchen concept, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings. Chuck E. Cheese is the place where half a million happy birthdays are celebrated every year, and where positive, lifelong memories for families are made through fun, food, and play. It's the place Where A Kid Can Be A Kid® with a commitment to providing a fun, safe environment, and helping to protect families through industry-leading programs such as Kid Check®. As a strong advocate for its local communities, Chuck E. Cheese has donated more than $21 million to schools through its fundraising programs. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighborhood pizzeria feel and "pizza made fresh, families made happy" culture. Peter Piper Pizza takes pride in delivering quality food and fun that reconnects family and friends. Created in 2020, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings offers a distinct, customized eating experience outside of a restaurant environment that amplifies classic pizza and wings and operates out of 400 ghost locations nationwide. The Company and its franchisees operate a system of nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese fun centers and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues, with locations in 45 states and 17 foreign countries and territories. For more information, visit chuckecheese.com, and
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Von der Leyen to ask EU leaders to explore using ‘return hubs’ for migrants
The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has called for an exploration of “return hubs” outside the EU in a letter to the bloc’s national leaders on irregular migration, citing a deal between Italy and Albania as a possible model.
EU leaders are set to meet on Thursday and Friday for a summit on migration as the commission has said it will propose new measures.
Irregular migrants arriving in Europe last year numbered less than a third of the 1 million people arriving in 2015 but it remains a very sensitive topic, influencing elections in most European countries and fuelling far-right voter sentiment.
Germany, wary of a public opinion backlash against irregular migration ahead of elections next September, has introduced border controls with all its neighbours, suspending the freedom of the passport-free Schengen zone.
France, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Italy and Slovenia have also introduced border checks.
Italy’s agreement with Albania, an EU candidate country, is for it to host migration centres to process claims by male asylum seekers seeking to enter the union.
The first people to be sent to Albania under the controversial migration deal are due to arrive on Wednesday. The Italian interior ministry confirmed on Monday night that 16 men – 10 Bangladeshis and six Egyptians – who it said had arrived from Libya and were rescued on Sunday in international waters by the Italian coastguard were on board a navy vessel headed to the port at Schëngjin.
Some EU leaders have previously criticised schemes for external processing of asylum seekers, such as the previous UK government’s deal with Rwanda, but there is now growing appetite in the EU for similar approaches. Germany, once a relatively liberal voice on asylum on migration, has become more hawkish and is thought unlikely to block such initiatives.
Von der Leyen also praised the EU’s controversial deals with Tunisia and joint work with Libyan authorities, which have been widely condemned by human rights groups. She said irregular arrivals on the central Mediterranean route were down two-thirds in 2024 so far, which she attributed largely to these agreements.
The Italy-Albania pact, which human rights associations say is in breach of international law, was signed by the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, and her Albanian counterpart, Edi Rama, in November last year.
Meloni said at the time that in exchange for Rami’s backing for the centres, she would do everything in her power to support Albania’s accession to the EU. At talks in Luxembourg on Tuesday on Albania’s negotiations to eventually join the EU, Rama said, however, that his deal with Italy may not be easily replicated by other countries.
Von der Leyen said in her letter: “We should … explore possible ways forward as regards the idea of developing return hubs outside the EU, especially in view of a new legislative proposal on returns.”
As part of the Italy-funded deal, three facilities were formally opened in Albania last week: a centre with a capacity to host 880 asylum seekers, a pre-deportation centre known as a CPR with 144 places, and a small prison with 20 places.
In-depth screening of the men will be carried out when they disembark in Schëngjin, after which they will be taken to a centre at a former Albanian air force site in Gjadër, where the men will be held while waiting for their asylum applications to be processed.
“We have been asked by others and we have said no,” Rama told reporters, pointing to the long history of close Italy-Albania ties.
The deal will cost Italy €670m (£560m) over five years. The facilities are being run by Italy and will fall under Italian jurisdiction. Albanian guards will provide external security.
The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, was criticised by human rights groups and his Labour party backbenchers after expressing “great interest” in the migration pact during a meeting with Meloni in Rome last month while vowing to send £4m to support her crackdown on irregular migration.
Meloni once said Italy should repatriate migrants and then “sink the boats that rescued them”. In the past she has also called for a naval blockade of north Africa.
Elsewhere in the EU, Poland, which has presidential elections due in May, wants to temporarily suspend asylum rights for migrants crossing over from Russia-ally Belarus, a move many see as a violation of the EU’s charter of fundamental rights. Faced with migrants pushed across the border from Russia, Finland suspended such asylum rights in July. | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/von-der-leyen-ask-eu-174719153.html | 2024-10-15T18:07:37Z |
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS – Get Free Report) had its price target upped by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $53.00 to $60.00 in a report released on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the casino operator’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price points to a potential upside of 17.44% from the stock’s current price.
A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $53.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 1st. Susquehanna reduced their price objective on Las Vegas Sands from $59.00 to $51.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 25th. Argus cut Las Vegas Sands from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 15th. UBS Group lowered Las Vegas Sands from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and reduced their price target for the company from $70.00 to $49.00 in a research report on Friday, August 23rd. Finally, Barclays lowered their price objective on Las Vegas Sands from $57.00 to $52.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 25th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Las Vegas Sands has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $56.25.
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Las Vegas Sands Trading Down 2.3 %
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 24th. The casino operator reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $2.76 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.82 billion. Las Vegas Sands had a net margin of 14.08% and a return on equity of 44.41%. The business’s revenue was up 8.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.46 earnings per share. On average, research analysts anticipate that Las Vegas Sands will post 2.45 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Las Vegas Sands
Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in Las Vegas Sands by 0.6% in the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 37,107,775 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $1,918,472,000 after purchasing an additional 209,589 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its position in Las Vegas Sands by 1.7% in the 1st quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 32,170,552 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $1,663,219,000 after acquiring an additional 531,799 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its stake in Las Vegas Sands by 15.7% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 11,351,573 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $502,307,000 after acquiring an additional 1,536,754 shares during the last quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC lifted its position in Las Vegas Sands by 0.8% during the 2nd quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC now owns 8,500,248 shares of the casino operator’s stock worth $376,136,000 after acquiring an additional 68,568 shares during the period. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company grew its stake in shares of Las Vegas Sands by 987.0% in the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 5,549,615 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $245,570,000 after purchasing an additional 5,039,072 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 39.16% of the company’s stock.
About Las Vegas Sands
Las Vegas Sands Corp., together with its subsidiaries, develops, owns, and operates integrated resorts in Macao and Singapore. It owns and operates The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, the Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip, and the Sands Macao in Macao, the People’s Republic of China; and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
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Texas Rangers Have Three Undervalued Prospects, According to Respected Publication
Baseball America uses RoboScout to examine a prospect’s true worth. That includes surface game stats, underlying data, projecting peak MLB performance, defensive position, ability and make-up.
Based on those figures, the publication put together a list of nine players it believes are undervalued in relation to what their MLB potential is. They selected one player at each position.
The Texas Rangers have three of the nine players selected, two of which are playing in the Arizona Fall League.
One is outfielder Alejandro Osuna. He’s not ranked in Baseball America’s organizational top 30 but MLB Pipeline has him at No. 16.
Osuna put together his best professional season, starting at High-A Hickory before moving to Double-A Frisco. He finished with a slash line of .292/.362/.507/.869 with a career-high 18 home runs and 61 RBI combined between the teams. He also had 17 steals. MLB.com compared his player profile to New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo.
RoboScout calculated him as an above-average defender, especially in center field. And he was undervalued when compared to his intriguing MLB profile that “…sees Osuna as an above-average major league bat at peak with 20-25 home run power and double-digit steals, all while playing solid outfield defense.”
Another outfielder is Pablo Guerrero, the younger brother of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the son of Hall of Famer and former Rangers designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Sr. signed as an international free agent last year, he turned 18 in July and made his stateside debut this year, finishing the year with Class-A Down East.
He posted a slash line of .276/.334/.442/.776 with eight homers and 53 RBI. While there are concerns about his chase rate, he’s still refining his approach at the plate. RoboScout projects him as “… an above-average major league bat at peak, capable of annual seasons of approximately 25 home runs.”
Shortstop Max Acosta, who is playing in the AFL with Osuna, made the list. He’s a Rule 5-eligible player this offseason, which means the Rangers may need to move him to their 40-man roster to protect him.
The 21-year-old spent 2024 at Frisco and slashed .288/.353/.425/.778 with eight homers and 58 RBI. His path to the Majors is seemingly blocked at the moment by infielders Corey Seager and Marcus Semien.
RoboScout’s data shows Acosta reduced his strikeout rate and his chase rate, and is close to being rated a plus defender.
He’s viewed as "an above-average major league bat with 15-18 home runs and 15-20 stolen bases and a batting average between .260 and .280.” | https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-have-three-undervalued-prospects-according-to-respected-publication | 2024-10-15T18:07:38Z |
Thomas Tuchel looks set to be appointed the new England manager.
The English F-A are said to be in advanced negotiations with the former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (pr: Paree San-Zher-Man) boss.
Lee Carsley oversaw their most recent international windows, which included a defeat to Greece at Wembley last week.
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Chicago-area residents will have to break out their stocking caps and heavy coats as a freeze warning impacts the region this week.
The coldest air of the season has already arrived, dropping temperatures below their normal levels and paving the way for the first sub-freezing temps of the fall during the overnight hours.
Here’s everything you need to know.
What areas will be most affected?
According to the National Weather Service, a freeze warning has been issued for McHenry, DeKalb, Kane, LaSalle, Kendall and Grundy counties. That warning goes into effect at 1 a.m. and will last through mid-morning Wednesday.
Northern Cook County, Will County and Kankakee County are all under a frost advisory Wednesday morning, with slightly warmer temperatures potentially helping to avoid a hard freeze.
When will the coldest temperatures occur?
Local
According to the National Weather Service, the coldest temperatures will occur just before daybreak on Wednesday, with lows in the upper-20s in the western suburbs.
In parts of the area impacted by the frost advisory, lows will likely settle around 30 degrees, and will slowly start to warm after daybreak.
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Is this type of cold normal at this time of year?
Indeed it is. In fact, according to the National Weather Service, the typical first freeze of the fall occurs in mid-October for most of the Chicago area, ranging between Oct. 11 and Oct. 20.
The exact normal date for the first freeze in Chicago is Oct. 19, with areas closer to the lake seeing that date slide into the last week of the month or even into the first week of November due to the proximity to Lake Michigan.
For the rest of the suburbs, the first freeze typically occurs earlier, occurring around Oct. 13 in Rockford.
In 2023, Chicago’s first sub-freezing temperature didn’t occur until Oct. 30, when the low temperature was 31 degrees. The following day, the city saw nearly an inch of snow, its first measurable snowfall of the season.
How long will the cold temps last?
For those residents who aren’t thrilled about the cold, the good news is that it won’t last long. Temperatures will still be on the cool side Wednesday, with highs in the mid-to-upper 50s, but a warming trend will really get underway on Thursday.
Temperatures will rise back into the 60s for Thursday, and by Saturday highs will be back into the 70s across the area, with nighttime lows in the upper-40s and low-50s, according to forecast models.
Those conditions are expected to stick around for several days, with partly-to-mostly sunny conditions expected.
What about the rain?
Lake-effect rain could last into the overnight hours in the Chicago area, but will slowly start to drift to the east as winds begin to shift, blowing the moisture plume away from the city.
After it moves out, it is expected to be mostly dry for several days, with no sustained chances of rain in the extended forecast at this time. | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/freeze-warning-a-timeline-how-cold-it-will-get-in-chicago-area-this-week/3574486/ | 2024-10-15T18:07:39Z |
Who is Romeo Beckham's new girlfriend? Meet Gray Sorrenti - the nepo baby turned photographer
- Romeo, 22, was spotted locking lips with Gray, 23, earlier this week
- She has already made quite a name for herself in the fashion industry
- The budding photographer is the daughter of acclaimed snapper Mario Sorrenti
When David Beckham and Victoria Beckham's son Romeo Beckham was spotted locking lips with photographer Gray Sorrenti earlier this week, it skyrocketed the brunette beauty into the spotlight practically overnight.
But it turns out, model, photographer, and social media sensation Gray - who is the daughter of acclaimed snapper Mario Sorrenti - has already made quite a name for herself in the fashion industry.
At just 23 years old, she has shot for a slew of big magazines and brands including Calvin Klein, Saint Laurent, Harper's Bazaar, WSJ Magazine, and i-D, and she has had her work featured on billboards across New York, Los Angeles, and Paris.
In addition, she has amassed more than 123,000 followers on Instagram and has photographed a slew of big stars including Hailey Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, and Jennifer Lopez.
Gray once insisted that she is not a nepo baby, despite hailing from one of the most successful snappers on the globe.
When David Beckham and Victoria Beckham 's son Romeo Beckham was spotted locking lips with photographer Gray Sorrenti earlier this week, it skyrocketed her into the spotlight
'I didn't become a photographer because my dad's a photographer,' she told Business of Fashion back in August.
'Having grown up in a family that has some sort of success in fashion does give you some sort of privilege.
'But at the end of day, anyone can recognize if you have "it" or you don't, because that can only take you so far.'
Gray grew up in Riverdale in the Bronx with her dad - who's best known for shooting Kate Moss' iconic Calvin Klein Obsession ads back in the 90s - brother, and mom, artist Mary Frey.
She attended an elite private school on the Upper West Side, where she mingled with other celebrity children, including Maya Hawke.
She recalled spending a lot of time on sets with her father as a child to Document Journal, explaining, 'I played, bugged the stylists, chatted with the models, hung out with the hairdressers and makeup artist.
'I witnessed his whole beautiful process of creating an image, studying light, connecting with his subjects, researching, editing, printing and his meticulous layouts.'
She started taking photos herself when she was 13 years old, and she would often capture various events and people around New York City.
But it turns out, Gray - who is the daughter of acclaimed snapper Mario Sorrenti - has already made quite a name for herself in the fashion industry. She's seen with her dad in 2019
At just 23 years old, she has shot for a slew of big magazines and brands including Calvin Klein, Saint Laurent, Harper's Bazaar, WSJ Magazine, and i-D
In addition, she has photographed a slew of big stars including Hailey Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, and Jennifer Lopez. The cover that she shot of Rihanna for Harper's Bazaar is seen
Gray once insisted that she is not a nepo baby, despite hailing from one of the most successful snappers on the globe
'From an early age, I was intrigued by imagery and film,' she told Elle magazine.
'I would spend hours in my tiny room setting up scenarios and acting them out, so I guess that's where it started.
'I can't ever remember not being surrounded by beautiful mind-bending images that are forever ingrained in me.'
By the time she was finished with high school, Gray was already a massive success, with campaigns for Loewe and Dazed already under her belt.
'My high school graduation was in the middle of Saint Laurent campaigns,' she recalled to Business of Fashion.
'I flew to LA to shoot women's, flew back to New York to graduate, and flew back to LA to do men's.'
Her famous father told the publication that he now turns to Gray for 'help.'
'[I'll ask], "What do you think of this? What do you think of this picture? Do you like this better? Do you like that better?"' he shared.
'I didn't become a photographer because my dad's a photographer,' she told Business of Fashion. 'At the end of day, anyone can recognize if you have 'it' or you don't'
Gray's famous father told the publication that he now turns to Gray for 'help.' He shared, '[I'll ask], 'What do you think of this? Do you like this better? Do you like that better?''
Gray has racked up a slew of celebrity friends, including Bella Hadid, Fai Khadra (seen), and Luka Sabbat
'It's very mutual and something we enjoy sharing together. We all rely on each other to stay grounded, to stay honest, to stay true, to have respect.
'You need to have a certain amount of ego to be creative, but you also don't want that to take over your life because it can be very self-destructive.'
She is also a successful model and has a passion for dirt biking
She explained to Document Journal that she has her dad on 'speed dial,' and often turns to him for advice.
'We talk all of the time - not only about pictures, but also about life, love, art, and practical things, as well,' she dished.
'He gives great love advice. His attention to detail is phenomenal. I love his process and feel very lucky to be influenced by him and his art.'
In addition to her booming photography career, Gray - who has racked up a slew of celebrity friends, including Bella Hadid, Fai Khadra, and Luka Sabbat - is also a successful model and has a passion for dirt biking.
She and former football star Romeo, 22, were first linked in September, as they attended the YSL after show together during Paris Fashion Week.
They seemed to confirm that they were dating earlier this week, as they were caught packing on the PDA while out for a stroll in New York City. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13962191/romeo-beckham-new-girlfriend-gray-sorrenti-photographer.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:07:39Z |
Economic Estimates: Employment in the Digital sector, July 2023 to June 2024
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“The Americans should know that if one day they enter the battlefield and want to take action against the Islamic Iran, their bases, interests and ships will be within the reach of our weapons,” Brigadier General Ebrahim Jabbari said.
“We have brave and capable forces who will definitely respond to any overstepping the bounds by the Americans.”
However, Jabbari said that Washington was unlikely to commit such a “foolish act”.
“Although the Americans support Israel, it is unlikely that they will commit a folly and engage in a conflict with Iran. They always advise the regime not to engage in a conflict with the Islamic Republic.”
Jabbari stressed, "The US “is not prepared at all to confront us, the Axis of Resistance and the Muslim world.”
His remarks came as the United States confirmed that its military is sending an anti-missile system operated by American troops to aid the Israeli forces following the Tel Aviv regime's failure to defend itself against Iran.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Jabbari noted that Israel has failed to achieve any of its goals in Gaza and Lebanon.
Referring to Israel's targeting of senior figures of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement, Jabbari said, “They assassinate people out of desperation.”
“But they should know that such actions don’t undermine the will and ability of Hezbollah and Hamas.”
Israel has been targeting Lebanon since October 2023, when it launched a genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
Hezbollah has been responding to the aggression with numerous retaliatory operations, including one with a hypersonic ballistic missile, targeting the occupied Palestinian territories.
Since late September, Israel has escalated its strikes against Hezbollah, killing its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and a number of its senior figures.
At least 2,309 people have been killed by Israeli fire, and more than 10,782 others wounded since the clashes began last year, according the health ministry.
The Lebanese resistance movement has vowed to keep up its operations against Israel as long as the Israeli regime continues its Gaza war, which has so far killed more than 42,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children.
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Washing machine explodes in face of toddler
A 15-month-old toddler had to receive emergency surgery after a washing machine exploded in his face, a mother has said.
Brodie Davis was left with one of his fingers “hanging on by a thread” after he was struck by shards of glass in his eye, neck, arms, hands and feet last week.
Amie McCarthy, his mother, said she “nearly fainted” when she saw her son covered in blood.
The mum-of-five, 29, said she had just filled the machine with a half-sized load of dirty clothes when she heard a loud shattering sound.
Ms McCarthy, from Liverpool, rushed to the utility room where she saw glass shards from the machine’s door scattered around the room.
“The machine must’ve only gone round about two or three times when I heard the glass shatter dead loud,” she said. “It sounded like it was a window.
“I turned around, Brodie was to my left, and he was covered in blood. It was dripping all over him. He was screaming and crying.
“I thought there was a bit of glass stuck in his finger, but it was actually skin. And that’s when I nearly fainted.
“As I picked him up, that’s when I saw the glass all over the floor. The whole door was completely smashed.”
Brodie suffered injuries to his eye, neck, arms, hands and feet as well as a significant cut to his left index finger that required emergency surgery at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
“The skin had started dying by then so they were trying to save the skin,” Ms McCarthy said. “They reattached the finger. And we still don’t know if he might need another operation for a skin graft.
“The consultant told us it could’ve been a lot worse because of the size of the glass pieces. Imagine if that had gone into his jugular.
“The tip of his finger will be numb for the rest of his life now.”
She claims her 16-month-old washing machine was not overloaded or overheated – and is calling on the manufacturer, which has not been named, to investigate the machine to prevent further incidents.
“My mothering instinct kicked in and I thought I do not want this to happen to anyone else,” she said.
“My nan bought the machine for me so she let [the company] know the situation. They know what happened and I haven’t had an apology or anything.
“The load didn’t have anything metal in it, I didn’t overload it, I didn’t touch it and the baby didn’t touch it, it wasn’t too hot because it was a quick wash so there must’ve been something wrong with the glass.
“I think it could be a fault with that washing machine. [The company] needs to look into it, it can’t be safe. You never think your washing machine is going to do that.” | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/washing-machine-explodes-face-toddler-175139013.html | 2024-10-15T18:07:44Z |
Royals Urged To Send Breakout Star Away In 'Unpopular' Offseason Blockbuster
The Kansas City Royals could be a surprisingly active team on both the trade market and free agency front this winter.
After losing in the American League Division Series to the New York Yankees, the Royals know they have a long way to go before becoming true contenders. The offense was built around the premise of Bobby Witt Jr. being a superhero at all times, and the minute he went cold, the Royals couldn't score at all.
In order to get the offensive help they need, the Royals could look to trade from an area of depth: starting pitching. That means one starter whose value is at an all-time high after a breakout season might be worth shopping to pitching-needy teams this winter.
On Tuesday, Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer suggested an "unpopular" trade idea for the Royals: dealing starter Brady Singer just months after the former Kansas City first-rounder finished off his best season yet.
"Since it would be out of character for the Royals to shop at the top of the free-agent market, it's hard not to think of them making a classic arm-for-bat trade. And if they do, Singer should be the one to go," Rymer said.
"He has value by way of being a 28-year-old who just made 32 starts and posted a 3.71 ERA, but he was merely the Royals' fourth-best starter. Singer would stand to play that part again if they're able to keep Michael Wacha, who has a $16 million player option for 2025."
Singer was the Royals' first-round pick in 2018, and while he showed flashes in seasons past, it took him until 2024 to finally deliver on that promise. Perhaps the Royals would be interested in capitalizing on that late breakout and trading Singer while he still has two years of team control.
It's tough to give up on any starting pitcher, yet Singer might be the luxury the Royals don't need. Not using him in the playoffs could be a sign that he's better served as bait to get them the help they do need in the postseason rather than sticking around in K.C.
More MLB: Royals Could Land All-Star, Former Batting Champ In Blockbuster Trade With Rays | https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/royals-urged-to-send-breakout-star-away-in-unpopular-offseason-blockbuster-jackson3 | 2024-10-15T18:07:44Z |
Diet Quality Scoring Adapted for “Level Playing Field” Across Multicultural Patterns
ACS ensures fair and accurate diet quality measurement by adapting the widely-used Healthy Eating Index (HEI) to diverse dietary patterns.
DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Diet ID™, a subsidiary of food-as-medicine company, Tangelo, has extended its innovations in the dietary measurement and management space with the introduction of Adaptive Component Scoring (ACS), a new methodology designed to provide a more accurate and inclusive measure of diet quality in multicultural populations.
ACS adapts the widely-used Healthy Eating Index (HEI) to accommodate diverse dietary patterns found in multicultural populations, preserving the integrity of the original HEI scoring system while allowing for parity in scoring across patterns that include, or exclude, select food groups.
While there are alternatives to the robustly validated HEI, and some accommodate food group exclusions, none until now has been adaptive, responding to variation in dietary components.
The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is one of the most robust tools for evaluating diet quality in the U.S. and has been linked to significant health outcomes, including chronic disease risk, longevity, and overall mortality. As measured with the HEI, diet quality is the single leading predictor of both premature mortality and chronic morbidity in the United States today.
However, because the HEI is closely aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, it does not always reflect the cultural and nutritional diversity of modern dietary practices.
Diets that exclude discretionary food groups such as dairy or grains—common in many traditional Asian, vegan, and Paleo diets—can receive lower HEI scores, even when those diets are nutrient-dense, time-honored, and associated with optimal health outcomes. As an example, among the world’s famously vital and long-lived Blue Zones populations is Okinawa, Japan, with a dietary pattern that traditionally omits dairy.
ACS provides a more inclusive solution by adjusting the HEI to fairly score dietary patterns that omit certain food groups without penalizing those choices. ACS adjusts for the exclusion of discretionary food groups, ensuring that diet quality scores reflect the true nutritional value of diverse diets.
“ACS respects the validity and integrity of the HEI, and also respects the importance of accommodating multicultural populations in our efforts to measure and manage diet quality,” says Dr. David Katz, CEO of Diet ID and Chief Medical Officer for Tangelo. “ACS ensures that people receive full credit for high-quality diets, whether or not they include certain discretionary foods like dairy or grains.”
Adaptive Component Scoring modifies the HEI by adjusting its scoring based on whether certain food groups are part of a dietary pattern. For instance, in traditional East Asian diets where dairy is rarely consumed, ACS adapts the HEI algorithm to exclude dairy from the calculation without lowering the overall diet quality score.
The same principle applies to other diets that exclude grains, such as some variations of Paleo and low-carb diets. By doing so, ACS maintains a fair and standardized way to measure diet quality across a wide range of cultural and dietary practices.
This new scoring method is particularly relevant for nutrition research and food-as-medicine initiatives, where standardized metrics are critical for measuring diet quality accurately. ACS empowers healthcare providers, researchers, and public health programs to assess and promote diverse dietary patterns without bias, fostering greater inclusivity within the food-as-medicine movement.
According to Christopher Gardner, PhD, director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, and member of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, "Nutrition research and dietary guidance have historically tended toward ethnocentrism, giving limited attention to the importance of cultural diversity in dietary preferences and practices. The ACS innovation should prove a very useful tool in both contexts, with potentially important implications for diet-related health outcomes in multicultural populations."
With the introduction of Adaptive Component Scoring, Diet ID continues to advance diet quality assessment, ensuring that multicultural populations are represented fairly. ACS is patent pending, and a manuscript introducing the methods in detail is currently under peer review.
About Diet ID
Diet ID is a leader in digital diet assessment and behavior change, offering innovative tools to measure diet quality and provide personalized nutrition guidance. Through a patented diet quality assessment and a suite of behavior change solutions, Diet ID empowers individuals, businesses, and healthcare providers to improve dietary outcomes and overall health.
About Tangelo
Tangelo is a full-stack Food as Medicine platform that delivers precision Food As Medicine interventions and wrap-around services to populations at scale. Focused on building the data infrastructure (or “railroad”) to make prescribing food a standard of care, Tangelo plugs-in stakeholders — including health care payers, food suppliers, nutrition experts, policymakers, and more — to a new supply-chain focused on healing our country through nutrition and ending diet-related chronic disease.
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"The New Development Bank created by BRICS can correspond to development goals of many BRICS countries, since the World Bank is acting now in interests of the United States and Western countries only. We are going to become a member of this bank," Farzin noted after the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Moscow, TASS reported.
NDB was founded by BRICS countries on the basis of the intergovernmental agreement signed in Brazil in July 2014. The goal of bank’s operations is to finance infrastructural projects and sustainable development projects in BRICS countries and developing economies.
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Pregnant Princess Beatrice attends Ladies Lunch with mother Sarah Ferguson on her 65th birthday
- The royal mother and daughter attended a charity lunch in London's Mayfair
- READ MORE: Princess Beatrice is pregnant! Royal is expecting her second child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
Pregnant Princess Beatrice and her mother, the Duchess of York, donned brightly-coloured ensembles to attend a Ladies Lunch held to raise money for a cancer charity today - which is also Sarah Ferguson's 65th birthday.
The royal mother and daughter were joined by celebrities including Elizabeth Hurley and Dame Joan Collins - who both also sported striking outfits - at the tenth annual Lady Garden Foundation Langan's Ladies Lunch in London.
Sarah, who is better known as Fergie, was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2023. Just months later, in January 2024, the mother-of-two was told she had malignant melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer.
While she has been advised against using the phrase 'cancer free', Sarah, writing in The Sun last week, said that her 'treatment has been successful and tests show there has been no spread or recurrence.'
For the event hosted by national women's health charity the Lady Garden Foundation, whose motto is 'We are loud and we are bold', Sarah wore a £945 multicoloured blouse with a pussybow feature by Italian brand Pucci.
Princess Beatrice (left) and mother Sarah Ferguson, who's 65 today, attended the Lady Garden Foundation Langan's Ladies Lunch in London today
Sarah, Duchess of York (left) posed with Bedazzled star Elizabeth Hurley (right), who looked typically glamourous in a low-cut midi dress
Princess Beatrice and mother Sarah tried out different poses when they were being photographed
Sarah, 65, sported a £945 blouse with a pussybow feature from Italian designer Pucci
She paired the distinctive blouse with a black, knee-length skirt and added a Gucci belt with a gold clasp.
Sarah completed the look with sheer black tights and patent high heels.
The playful duchess styled her long, auburn hair with a wide headband in the same psychedelic Pucci print and sported a pair of white, 1960s-style sunglasses.
Her daughter Princess Beatrice, 36, who announced that she was pregnant with her second child on October 1, opted for an equally striking dark pink mini dress.
Cinched at the waist and with a flared skirt, the princess's dress also featured button detailing down the left side.
She paired it with black opaque tights and black suede ankle boots.
Only a little less bold than her mother, Beatrice styled her long hair with a velvet headband in colour of the season burgundy.
While mother and daughter posed for photographs together, Sarah was also pictured with Elizabeth Hurley and Dame Joan Collins, as well as other attendees.
The duchess (right) posed with Dame Joan Collins (centre) and Elizabeth Hurley (left)
Pregnant Princess Beatrice, 36, opted for a dark pink mini dress, which she paired with opaque black tights and suede ankle boots
Socialite Tamara Beckwith (right) and businesswoman Jenny Halpern Prince (left) also sported brightly-coloured outfits
The Ladies Lunch at Mayfair celebrity haunt Langan's Brasserie was also attended by socialite and TV personality Tamara Beckwith and businesswoman Jenny Halpern Prince, who both looked attractive in brightly-coloured silk dresses with geometric prints.
Meanwhile, actress Elizabeth Hurley, 59, looked typically glamourous in a red and purple floral midi dress.
With a lowcut neckline highlighting the star's jaw-dropping figure, the dress also had short sleeves and an a-symmetric hemline.
Elizabeth added height to her frame with a pair of gold open toe heels and carried a rose gold clutch bag.
Letting her brunette locks fall loose down her shoulders, she completed her look with a pair of hoop earrings.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Hurley looked sensational.
The actress, 59, ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived to the event in a red and purple midi dress with a floral print.
The garment featured a deep v-neckline that highlighted the star's jaw-dropping figure along with short sleeves and an a-symmetric hemline.
Elizabeth added height to her frame with a pair of gold open toe heels while she also carried a rose gold clutch bag.
Letting her brunette locks fall loose down her shoulders, the Bedazzled star completed her look with a pair of hoop earrings.
Elizabeth Hurley looked sensational as she attended the 10th Annual Lady Garden Foundation Langan's Ladies Lunch at at Langan's Brasserie in London on Tuesday
Joan Collins looked radiant as ever for the event as she sported a baby pink blazer with flared sleeves which she wore with black trousers.
Also in attendance at the event was Sarah Ferguson who cut a stylish figure in a multi-coloured blouse and a black pencil skirt.
The Lady Garden Foundation was launched in 2014 as the Gynaecological Cancer Fund to raise funds and awareness for various types of gynaecological cancers, hosted by charity chair and co-founder Jenny Halpern Prince.
It's been a busty few days for Elizabeth as she also put on a very busty display for her cover shoot with Maxim magazine.
The actress went braless underneath an oversized see-through blue shirt which she paired with a chunky gold necklace.
Sharing a behind the scene clip from the shoot, Elizabeth looked positively radiant as she laughed in snaps.
She captioned the snap: 'Thank you @maximmag for making me your No 1 a delightful day in St Tropez this summer with my old friend @gilles_bensimon - 30 years since our first shoot'.
Liz and Joan are good friends and were seen last month holidaying together in the South of France alongside Liz's son Damian, 22.
Meanwhile Liz also recently appeared on Loose Women for an emotional episode as she revealed that two friends of her friends are currently battling breast cancer as she discussed the topic close to her heart amid Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Joan Collins looked radiant as ever for the event as she sported a baby pink blazer with flared sleeves which she wore with black trousers
Also in attendance at the event was Sarah Ferguson (right) who cut a stylish figure in a multi-coloured blouse and a black pencil skirt
Elizabeth added height to her frame with a pair of gold open toe heels while she also carried a rose gold clutch bag
Letting her brunette locks fall loose down her shoulders, the Bedazzled star completed her look with a pair of hoop earrings
The model also detailed how she was inspired to join the breast cancer awareness fight 30 years ago after her grandmother died of the disease.
Discussing how attitudes towards it have changed from when her grandmother was ill, she said: 'When my grandmother was suffering and dying, nobody spoke. But I remember it really clearly.'
'As women we sometimes put ourselves last and it seems indulgent to take care of ourselves.'
She previously spoke to Extra about her grandmother's ordeal, remarking: 'When my grandmother had been diagnosed and was being treated — and of course ultimately died, we too didn't talk about it. There was no conversation about breast cancer at that time.'
'I just know that had she been diagnosed today, everything would just be so different. Now, women are told about the importance of early detection.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13962339/Pregnant-Princess-Beatrice-attends-Ladies-Lunch-mother-Sarah-Ferguson-65th-birthday.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:07:45Z |
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The dry wipes segment is expected to grow faster throughout the forecast period.
By product type, the dry segment held the highest market share in 2023, accounting for less than three-fifths of the global healthcare wipes market revenue and is likely to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. Dry wipes dominate the healthcare wipes industry because of their diversity, cost efficiency, and simplicity. They are commonly utilized in a variety of healthcare settings for activities including patient washing, surface wiping, and maintaining equipment.
The B2B segment is expected to grow faster throughout the forecast period.
Based on the distribution channel, the drug stores and pharmacies segment held the highest market share in 2023, accounting for one-thirds of the global healthcare wipes market revenue and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. Drugstores and pharmacies dominate the healthcare wipes industry owing to their accessibility, dependability, and extensive selection of healthcare items. These businesses are conveniently positioned and frequently serve as the initial point of contact for customers looking for medical and hygiene items, such as healthcare wipes.
Regional Outlook
North America to maintain its dominance by 2033 .
By region, North America held the highest market share in terms of revenue in 2023, accounting for one-third of the healthcare wipes market revenue and is expected to dominate throughout the forecast period. North America dominates the healthcare wipes market owing to its sophisticated healthcare infrastructure, strong awareness of cleanliness and infection control, and substantial healthcare spending. The region's strong healthcare system comprises several hospitals, clinics, and long-term care institutions that continuously require high-quality healthcare wipes. The increased emphasis on infection prevention, notably in the months and years following the COVID-19 pandemic, has boosted the popularity of these medicines. Furthermore, North America is home to numerous major manufacturers and inventors in the healthcare industry, which influences product development and availability.
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In 2021, PDI Healthcare introduced Sani-Cloth® Prime Germicidal Disposable Wipes, which offer protection against a wide range of infections, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This product introduction sought to address growing concerns about the transmission of viruses in hospital settings.
In 2022, Kimberly-Clark Professional introduced Kleenex® Eco Wipes, which are 100% plant-based and biodegradable. This development addresses the increased need for ecologically friendly goods in the healthcare business.
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Sapient Capital LLC lifted its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 1.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 467,473 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,718 shares during the quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. accounts for about 2.0% of Sapient Capital LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest holding. Sapient Capital LLC’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $98,571,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Capital International Investors boosted its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 1.9% during the 1st quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 42,294,992 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $8,471,687,000 after acquiring an additional 778,297 shares during the period. Capital World Investors boosted its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 0.4% during the 1st quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 34,422,011 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $6,894,729,000 after acquiring an additional 150,812 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 4.8% during the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 22,696,963 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $4,590,412,000 after buying an additional 1,040,594 shares during the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 23.3% during the 1st quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 17,200,124 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $3,445,185,000 after buying an additional 3,252,451 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 4.0% during the 4th quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 11,836,898 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,013,457,000 after buying an additional 450,098 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.55% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $235.00 price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Tuesday, September 3rd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $209.00 to $211.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 9th. Wolfe Research lowered JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a report on Monday, July 8th. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $220.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, July 15th. Finally, Oppenheimer cut their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $234.00 to $232.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have given a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, JPMorgan Chase & Co. presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $217.94.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Performance
JPM opened at $221.48 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $636.02 billion, a PE ratio of 12.35, a P/E/G ratio of 3.28 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a current ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.24. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 1 year low of $135.19 and a 1 year high of $225.48. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $212.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $203.88.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 11th. The financial services provider reported $4.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.02 by $0.35. The business had revenue of $43.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.43 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a return on equity of 17.26% and a net margin of 20.32%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $4.33 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts forecast that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 16.75 EPS for the current year.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 4th will be given a dividend of $1.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 4th. This is a boost from JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.15. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.26%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s payout ratio is currently 27.89%.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Profile
JPMorgan Chase & Co operates as a financial services company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Consumer & Community Banking (CCB), Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB), Commercial Banking (CB), and Asset & Wealth Management (AWM). The CCB segment offers deposit, investment and lending products, cash management, and payments and services; mortgage origination and servicing activities; residential mortgages and home equity loans; and credit cards, auto loans, leases, and travel services to consumers and small businesses through bank branches, ATMs, and digital and telephone banking.
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Davante Adams crashed Aaron Rodgers' appearance on the Pat McAfee Show just hours after the trade
From the moment Davante Adams requested a trade from the Raiders, it seemed like a reunion with Aaron Rodgers in New York was the inevitable path this saga was taking. That certainly proved to be the case, considering that Adams was already at the Jets facility just hours after the trade was reported.
On Tuesday, the six-time Pro Bowl receiver was traded from Las Vegas to the Jets for a conditional third-round pick. The move gives Rodgers a chance to team back up with his longtime favorite target at receiver. And we didn't have to wait long to see just how happy the duo is to be back together once again.
Here's the video of Davante Adams joining Aaron Rodgers on @PatMcAfeeShow today.
Look at that smile 😂pic.twitter.com/TP0j2d715l https://t.co/263RpF7LRX— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 15, 2024
In Rodgers' weekly appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, McAfee was asking Rodgers about the trade just as there was a pause. That was when Adams entered the frame to crash the call.
That really didn't take long at all.
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76ers Make Early Call on Paul George’s Playing Status vs. Nets
Following a victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will return to the court on Wednesday to take on the Brooklyn Nets. After an injury scare for Paul George took place on Monday, the Sixers already have an idea of George’s playing status against Brooklyn.
“He’s obviously not going to play tomorrow night,” Sixers head coach Nick Nurse told reporters on Tuesday.
While that’s a concerning sign, it shouldn’t be. According to Nurse, George was not slated to play on Wednesday—injury or not.
“He wasn’t going to play tomorrow night anyway.,” Nurse explained.
So far this preseason, George has played in every other game. After missing the opener against New Zealand, George debuted against the Minnesota Timberwolves last Friday.
When the Sixers paid a visit to the Boston Celtics the following night, George got the night off. On Monday, the nine-time All-Star returned to the court. He left during the second quarter with a suspected knee injury.
During the fourth quarter, George was ruled out for the rest of the game due to a knee hyperextension. Both George and Nurse were optimistic about his status moving forward. While the Sixers star still has to undergo further testing, initial returns reveal that George isn’t dealing with anything too severe.
The Sixers will host the Nets for their second and final home preseason game on Wednesday. According to Nurse, a handful of veterans were set to miss the matchup. George and the seven-time All-Star center Joel Embiid will be among that group to miss the action. | https://www.si.com/nba/76ers/news/76ers-make-early-call-paul-george-playing-status-vs-nets | 2024-10-15T18:07:51Z |
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NBA Draft: Villanova’s Eric Dixon Looks to Build on Previous Productivity
Productive forwards with well-rounded games consistently make noise leading up to NBA drafts. This year will be no different, as several players are set to return to school with hopes of building on their already impressive collegiate careers.
After being named a member of the All-Big East second team in 2023 and 2024, Eric Dixon enters the 2025 season with a clear path laid out for him to make another leap up draft boards. While Dixon appears somewhat caught between a four and a five at the NBA level, focusing on rounding out his game in his final year at Villanova could quickly change how he is viewed ahead of the draft. This article will examine his playstyle up to this point, as well as two aspects that, if improved, could significantly expand his draft range.
Eric Dixon is a physical forward with a solid frame at 6-foot-8 and 255 pounds, who has made a significant impact on both ends of the floor. His most translatable skill is his competitiveness; he plays with a high motor and regularly shows the willingness to sacrifice for his team’s success. He finishes well around the rim with both hands and competes for rebounds on both ends. Dixon is also an excellent connective passer, capable of creating open looks off quick decisions and designated hand-offs. Over his first four seasons, Dixon has consistently made improvements, but heading into his final season, rounding out his game will be crucial in how he is viewed by NBA teams.
The first aspect of his game that he will need to focus on this year is solidifying his three-point shooting. His year-to-year improvements indicate that this is a focal point of his offseason workouts. After shooting an eye-catching 48% from deep in his sophomore season, his percentages have dropped in the past two years, which seems to be due to an increase in volume.
Last year, Dixon made 35% of his attempts from deep while doubling his attempts per game from his sophomore season. His shooting mechanics have clearly improved throughout his college career and now look much smoother than at the start of his time at Villanova. Keeping his shot selection focused on catch-and-shoot threes could benefit not only his efficiency but also his translatability to the next level. Dixon has been a highly effective roll man throughout his career, but popping out of screens more often could unlock a new aspect of his offensive game and help keep the Wildcats' offense more spread than it has been in recent years.
Another area of Dixon’s game that could still improve is his effectiveness on the glass. He has averaged over six rebounds per game during the past three seasons, and despite not being a great vertical athlete, he uses his physicality to fight for position.
While he has impressed at times, increasing these averages closer to eight rebounds a night could bode well for his potential to compete on the glass at the next level. We have seen players who focus more on clearing out space for their teammates to secure defensive rebounds, like Steven Adams in Oklahoma City, find success in the NBA. While Dixon has been effective in this regard, his ability to grab-and-go suggests it may be more beneficial for him to become more aggressive in securing rebounds himself.
Whether or not he prioritizes grabbing rebounds, his impact on the interior is undeniable and should be effective regardless of the level at which he competes, but proving that he can dominate the boards would be advantageous.
Dixon is not a perfect prospect, but his potential to become a stretch-four is intriguing. Continuing to work on the aspects of his game mentioned above could highlight his potential and help him carve a path to becoming a plug-and-play backup early in his NBA career.
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Iran and Qatar are set for a blockbuster clash when they meet in Group A in Dubai’s Rashid Stadium on Tuesday.
Iran lead the standings together with Uzbekistan while a win for Qatar will see the two-time AFC Asian Cup champions drawing level with Tuesday's opponents.
Iran had to be satisfied with a draw against Uzbekistan on Thursday and will know that it can't afford to drop points against Qatar.
“We want to pave our way to reach the 2026 World Cup and defeating Qatar will help us to reach our goal. There is no excuse but we would rather play Qatar in our field not neutral field,” Taremi said.
Team Melli lost to Qatar 3-2 in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup but Taremi believes that they will not try to avenge the loss.
“We have lost to Qatar just one time in our 10 recent matches and we are not here to avenge them. This is different and both teams try to reach the 2026 World Cup,” he added.
“We played well in the matches against Kyrgyzstan, the UAE and Uzbekistan but failed to capitalize on our chances. We have not conceded a single goal as well and it shows that we are a strong team in defense,” he added.
“All players are ready and motivated to play a good match against Qatar and we want to win the match, that’s why we are here,” the Inter Milan striker concluded.
MA/TT | https://en.mehrnews.com/news/222988/Taremi-looks-for-win-against-Qatar-in-World-Cup-qualifier | 2024-10-15T18:07:53Z |
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Segment Highlights The still segment is expected to grow faster throughout the forecast period.
By product type, the still segment held the highest market share in 2023, accounting for less than two-fifths of the global dessert wine market revenue and is likely to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. The still wine segment leads the dessert wine industry because of its variety, accessibility, and widespread appeal. Still dessert wines, such as Sauternes, Tokaji, and Ice Wine, have a wide range of flavors and sweetness levels that may complement a variety of desserts or be drunk on its own.
The white grapes segment is expected to grow faster throughout the forecast period.
By grape type, the off-trade segment held the highest market share in 2023, accounting for less than two-thirds of the global dessert wine market revenue and is likely to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. White grapes naturally have more acidity, which is important in maintaining the sugar content of dessert wines. This acidity keeps the wine from getting too sweet and contributes to the wine's depth and freshness.
The off-trade segment is expected to grow faster throughout the forecast period.
By distribution channel, the off-trade segment held the highest market share in 2023, accounting for three-fifths of the global dessert wine market revenue and is likely to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. The off-trade segment dominates the dessert wine market primarily due to its accessibility and convenience. Consumers increasingly prefer purchasing dessert wines from retail outlets, supermarkets, and online stores where they can explore a wider variety of options at their own pace.
Regional Outlook Europe to maintain its dominance by 2033.
By region, Europe held the highest market share in terms of revenue in 2023, accounting for more than one-third of the global dessert wine market revenue and is expected to dominate throughout the forecast period. The European region dominates the dessert wine market due to its rich winemaking heritage, diverse climatic conditions, and renowned production regions. Countries like France, Italy, and Hungary are home to some of the world's most famous dessert wines, such as Sauternes, Moscato, and Tokaji, which have been produced for centuries. The region's expertise in viticulture and winemaking, combined with favorable climates for growing the specific grape varieties used in dessert wines, contributes to Europe's leadership in this market.
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The biggest 'deal breakers' that are causing people to swipe left on your dating profile
- Data from FindingTheOne has revealed the biggest deal breakers in dating
- The survey found that singletons are looking for parental approval
- Data showed that tattoos and grammar also play a role in scoring a date
A new survey has outlined the biggest dating turn-offs that are causing people to swipe left on your profile and blocking you from finding your true love.
Dating apps have become the go-to way for singles to meet their match with just a flick of their finger.
And while profiles are completely customizable, according to data from FindingTheOne.com, many lovers are focusing on the wrong things when it comes to creating their dating outlines.
Instead of opting for edgy bad boys, singles are ready to get serious as they are searching for men who pass the 'parental approval test' while swiping.
According to the data, 68 percent of companionless people have swiped left - or declined - lovers who they don't think their parents will approve of.
A new survey has outlined the biggest dating turn-offs that are causing people to swipe left on your profile and blocking you from finding your true love (stock image)
A spokesperson for FindingTheOne revealed: 'Parental approval seems to be the silent force guiding many singles' dating decisions, with new data revealing that people are factoring in what their parents would think before giving potential matches a chance.'
The study shows that the majority of singletons are still searching for a thumbs up from their parents in regards to their dating life.
The survey, which involved 1,000 people, uncovered that 68 percent of people have swiped left on a match because they didn't think their parents would approve, meaning that parental approval continues to lead romance options in the digital age.
Luckily, there are many ways you can ensure that your profile does pass this test.
To make sure your dating profile shows that you are worthy of getting a mom's seal of approval, you should avoid making any of these dire mishaps.
'Some of the biggest deal breakers for singles include lifestyle choices like smoking or drinking, with 38 percent of people saying they avoid matches who openly display these habits in their profiles – knowing their parents would likely disapprove.
'Education also plays a major role, with 33 percent of singles admitting they prioritize potential partners with a degree, believing their parents would only value higher education,' the survey found.
Financial stability also played a large part in whether singles would swipe right or left, with 29 percent of people revealing they would ditch those who had 'low-paying' professions.
Dating apps have become the go-to way for singles to meet their match with just a flick of their finger (stock image)
Visible tattoos have also acted as an obstacle for those trying to find their match.
According to the spokesperson: '17 percent of singles admitted they’d swipe left on someone with multiple tattoos.'
The survey described the ink as a sign of a 'rebellious image.'
And it's more than just your looks and your job that can get you thrown out of the dating pool, according to the data, if your grammar is off then you could be struggling to find yourself a date.
'Bad spelling or grammar in a profile is another significant turn-off for 26 percent of people, with many worrying that poor communication skills would fail to impress their family,' the survey found
Meanwhile, 22 percent of people said political views played a factor while 12 percent cited religious beliefs as a deal breaker.
Chloe, a single woman who took part in the survey, explained: 'I grew up in a family where success is everything. My parents are both very career-driven and have always placed a lot of emphasis on financial independence.
'Whenever I’m swiping on dating apps, the first thing I imagine is the conversation with my parents turning to what they do for work. It sounds harsh, but I know if I brought home someone without a strong career or ambition, they’d never take them seriously. If I know he won’t pass the "parent test," I feel like it’s doomed from the start.'
Commenting on the survey findings, FindingTheOne’s dating expert, Sylvia Linzalone, added: 'Parental influence plays a huge role in shaping our romantic choices.
'For many singles, their parents’ opinions about visible signs of rebellion, like tattoos or career choices, still hold a lot of weight. Singles are not just looking for someone they click with, but someone they believe will be approved by their family. It’s about avoiding conflict down the line.
'It’s surprising, but people do consider how they’ll introduce someone to their family even in the early stages of a relationship. It’s not uncommon for individuals to swipe left on someone simply because they think their family wouldn’t be impressed by their job or appearance.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13962589/survey-dating-app-profile-turn-finding-one.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:07:53Z |
Hull KR star discovers fate as appeal verdict delivered following controversial Super League Grand Final incident
Hull KR star Peta Hiku has successfully appealed against his Grade E charge following a controversial incident involving Wigan Warriors’ Junior Nsemba in the Super League Grand Final, and will now be free to play for New Zealand this autumn.
In the first half of last Saturday’s Grand Final at Old Trafford, which Wigan won 9-2, Warriors young gun Nsemba was left in a heap on the floor following a tackle which involved Hiku.
With Nsemba appearing to be out cold, the Robins centre lifted his shoulder – appearing to check if he was okay, rather than trying to cause any additional harm.
But as per the law, with Nsemba potentially injured in that situation, Monday afternoon’s Match Review Panel handed Hiku a Grade E charge of ‘making unnecessary contact with a player who is or maybe injured.’
Hull KR star discovers fate as appeal verdict delivered following controversial Super League Grand Final incident
As things stood then, Hiku was set for a lengthy ban – and would have missed New Zealand’s games in the Pacific Championships this autumn as well as potentially some for KR at the start of 2025.
But having become the first Super League-based player to earn a call up into the Kiwis squad for seven years, the 31-year-old has successfully challenged that Grade E charge, found not guilty of the offence at an independent tribunal on Tuesday evening.
Accordingly, he will be free to represent the Kiwis – with no ban in place.
The RFL’s press release confirming the same reads: “Peta Hiku of Hull KR has successfully challenged a Grade E making unnecessary contact with a player who is or maybe injured after last Saturday’s Betfred Super League Grand Final against Wigan Warriors.
“The Independent Operational Rules Tribunal found him not guilty.” | https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/hull-kr-star-discovers-fate-as-appeal-verdict-delivered-following-controversial-super-league-grand-final-incident | 2024-10-15T18:07:57Z |
Damodar Valley Corporation To Acquire Hiranmaye Energy With Rs 1,500 Crore Bid
This marks DVC's first acquisition, adding to its total installed capacity of around 6,700 MW, achieved through greenfield and brownfield expansions.
The Damodar Valley Corporation has emerged as the highest bidder in the auction for the assets of Hiranmaye Energy Limited, with a winning bid of Rs 1,500 crore, according to a source.
This marks DVC's first acquisition, adding to its total installed capacity of around 6,700 MW, achieved through greenfield and brownfield expansions.
Hiranmaye Energy, formerly part of Indian Power Corporation Ltd, is a 300 MW thermal power generating company in Haldia, West Bengal.
The source told PTI that DVC was the highest bidder in the auction, which concluded on Monday, with an offer of Rs 1,500 crore, against a reserve price of Rs 1,300 crore.
Hiranmaye Energy has been under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process since January, following a plea filed by REC Ltd (Rural Electrification Corporation) with the Kolkata bench of the NCLT.
REC Ltd had filed a petition under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) against Hiranmaye for defaulting on repayment of a Rs 2,500 crore debt. Both REC and the resolution professional declined to comment, stating that the finalisation process is going on and an official disclosure will be made in due course.
When contacted, DVC's Member (Finance), Arup Sarkar, said, "We understand our bid was the highest in the auction concluded on Monday."
He, however, declined to divulge further details.
The DVC bid was the highest in terms of net present value for recovery for the creditors.
Initially, eight bidders had shown interest in the Kolkata-based power company. Jindal Power, Sanjiv Goenka-promoted CESC, Hindustan Power, Shyam Sel and Power, Orissa Metaliks, and Rungta Mines were also in the race for the asset.
Hiranmaye Energy operates two units of 150 MW each, with a third 150 MW unit under construction, though currently in an abandoned stage.
The company's 300MW has a 25-year power purchase agreement with the West Bengal government and a long-term fuel supply agreement with Coal India. | https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/damodar-valley-corporation-to-acquire-hiranmaye-energy-with-rs-1500-crore-bid | 2024-10-15T18:07:57Z |
England exit T20 World Cup after defeat to West Indies
England crashed out of the T20 World Cup on net run-rate after slumping to a six-wicket defeat to West Indies in their final group game.
Victory for England at the Dubai International Stadium would have seen them progress to the semi-finals after they had comfortably won all three of their Group B fixtures in Sharjah.
But after Jon Lewis’ side were restricted to 141 for seven, they were blown away by West Indies’ openers Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph, who both blitzed quickfire fifties to set their side up for their first win against England in 14 matches.
West Indies finished top of the group, with South Africa second – both above England on net run-rate – after all three sides ended level on six points.
Heartbreak in Dubai 💔
Defeat to West Indies means we exit the World Cup at the group stages.
One game doesn’t define us, this group will be back. pic.twitter.com/DjQ0jrwJh2
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 15, 2024
New Zealand are next up for West Indies in the last four, while South Africa will play Australia.
Chasing a winning target of 142 to progress, West Indies’ openers Matthews and Joseph set about their task in devastating fashion.
Matthews hit Lauren Bell’s first ball of the innings for six and two more boundaries in the opening over to set the tone and England were soon under big pressure.
Joseph struck her first half-century in a T20 international, bludgeoning 52 off 38 balls, although she was dropped four times – by Sophia Dunkley on six, Alice Capsey on 31 and twice by Maia Bouchier on 48 and 52.
Matthews, who made a 38-ball 50, and Joseph put on 67 off 36 balls in the powerplay – the highest in the tournament.
West Indies were well on their way to victory when Joseph and Matthews fell in the 13th and 14th overs respectively before another big-hitter, Deandra Dottin, struck 27 off 19 deliveries.
England looked in trouble at 34 for three in the seventh over after losing the toss and being put into bat before Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight led their recovery.
Sciver-Brunt made 57 not out off 50 balls, hitting five fours, but England were dealt a blow when Knight retired hurt due to a calf injury in the 13th over, having reached 21 off 13 deliveries.
Openers Bouchier and Danni Wyatt-Hodge were the only other England batters to reach double figures, but Sciver-Brunt maintained her tempo to lift her side to a competitive score. | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/england-exit-t20-world-cup-174916793.html | 2024-10-15T18:07:56Z |
The Hispanic population of the United States has grown rapidly in recent decades, as has the number of Hispanic students who are enrolled in college. Despite this growth, Hispanic Americans remain underrepresented among workers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs. This is the case even though demand for STEM workers is on the rise and they have higher median wages than non-STEM workers.
So what might encourage more Hispanic Americans to pursue STEM careers? We asked Hispanic Americans about this topic in a 2021 Pew Research Center survey. The survey also asked college-educated Hispanic STEM workers about positive and negative schooling experiences they may have faced on the road to their careers.
Pew Research Center conducted this analysis to highlight Hispanic Americans’ attitudes toward – and experiences with – STEM education. We surveyed U.S. adults from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, 2021, including 3,716 Hispanic adults, including those who identify as any race. A total of 14,497 U.S. adults completed the survey.
The survey was conducted on the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP) and included an oversample of Black and Hispanic adults from the Ipsos KnowledgePanel. Respondents on both panels are recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses. This way nearly all U.S. adults have a chance of selection. The survey is weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population by gender, race, ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education and other categories. Read more about the ATP’s methodology.
Here are the survey questions used for this analysis, along with responses, and its methodology.
This study was informed by a group of advisers with expertise related to Hispanic Americans’ attitudes and experiences in science, health, STEM education and other areas. Pew Research Center remains solely responsible for all aspects of the research, including any errors associated with its products and findings.
Hispanic Americans see value in increasing visibility of Hispanics in STEM
Among advocates for increased diversity in STEM fields, “representation matters” is a common refrain. Hispanic Americans tend to agree with the sentiment.
- 80% of Hispanic adults say that young Hispanic people would be more likely to pursue a STEM degree if they saw more examples of Hispanic high achievers in STEM. This includes 50% who say it would help a lot, and another 31% who say it would help a little.
- 75% say that more Hispanic student representation in STEM degree programs at the typical university would make young Hispanic people more likely to pursue these degrees.
- 69% say that having a Hispanic high school STEM teacher would help.
Hispanic adults with a college education are more likely than those without a four-year degree to see all three of these models as helpful. This view is especially predominant among first-generation college attendees: 60% say that more examples of high achievers would make young Hispanic people a lot more likely to pursue STEM degrees, compared with 51% of those who were not the first in their family to attend college.
Hispanic STEM workers recall more positive than negative classroom experiences
College-educated Hispanic STEM workers are one example of high achievers who could serve as role models for young Hispanic Americans. School experiences can influence young people’s desire to pursue STEM studies, so we asked Hispanic workers in these fields about positive and negative classroom interactions they had in their most recent STEM schooling.
About nine-in-ten Hispanic college-educated STEM workers (87%) say they had at least one of three positive experiences in their STEM schooling:
- Someone helped them see ways these subjects could be useful for their job or career
- Someone made them feel excited about their abilities in these subjects
- Someone encouraged them to keep taking STEM classes
On the other hand, negative STEM schooling experiences can discourage students from the field. Smaller shares of Hispanic college-educated STEM workers report negative school experiences than positive ones. Still, more than four-in-ten (43%) say they experienced at least one of the following:
- Someone treated them as if they could not understand these subjects
- Someone made them feel like they didn’t belong in these classes
- Someone made repeated negative comments or slights about their race or ethnicity
And these challenges are not experienced equally across racial and ethnic groups. Among all college-educated STEM workers in the U.S., Hispanic (43%) and Black (45%) workers are more likely than White workers (30%) to report at least one of the negative schooling experiences we asked about. (While Asian American STEM workers were included in this survey, there is insufficient sample size to analyze their views separately.) | https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/10/15/most-hispanic-americans-say-increased-representation-would-help-attract-more-young-hispanics-to-stem/ | 2024-10-15T18:07:57Z |
NEW YORK — (AP) — When Elton John was on tour in America in the 1970s, there was someone on TV who caught his eye. She was an over-the-top, heavy makeup-wearing performer who wore her heart on her sleeve and yet seemed in on the joke — televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. You could say game was recognizing game.
John — who back then toured in bedazzled hats, cartoonish outfits and sported enough sequins to choke an elephant — was drawn to a woman with caked-on makeup, an ability to connect with fans and the skill to return after a gut-punch of betrayal.
“She fascinated the hell out of me,” John tells The Associated Press. “I love people who come back from the dead, more or less. She was completely outlawed and banished, and she fought through that because of her goodness and kindness and her belief and her faith. It’s an amazing story, Shakespearean in a way."
John has put this Shakespearian heroine's story to song with the stage musical "Tammy Faye" and the latest iteration lands on Broadway this month, championing what he calls "a gladiator on her own terms."
“She comes from absolute nothing — complete poverty — getting all the fame and the wealth and then losing it all in a world of men,” says book writer James Graham. “There is a universality to that story.”
Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker rose to prominence as the husband-and-wife televangelist hosts of TV's Praise the Lord Club from 1974 through 1987. They preached the prosperity gospel, a belief that God wants his followers to be wealthy and healthy.
The Bakkers were embroiled in a scandal when Jim Bakker was accused of sexual assault and financial fraud involving hush money paid to his alleged victim. After divorcing Bakker in 1992, Tammy Faye would go on to marry Roe Messner, who was himself convicted of bankruptcy fraud in 1996.
The musical has been retooled from a run in London in 2022, with two songs out and two added. The project has the blessing of her second husband, and her son Jay Bakker, has attended rehearsals.
The creative team — John, Graham, director Rupert Goold and lyricist Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters — is largely British, except for Shears, so they say they were careful coming to America telling the story of an American icon.
“Most of the music is joyous because it’s set in the South and it’s gospel-orientated,” says John. “I consider her to be joyous and so it was quite easy to write the joyous songs. I love that kind of music. I’m basically a born-again Southern person. It just appealed to me.”
Audiences will see a woman — two-time Olivier Award-winner Katie Brayben reprises her West End Tammy Faye — surrounded by men, including portrayals of Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Swaggart, Pat Robertson and Marvin Gorman.
“She is the one that no one was really paying attention to. Everyone went, ‘Oh, that silly woman with the hair and the eyes.’ She’s the one who’s lasted and now has a musical on Broadway. And I think that’s great,” says Graham.
The musical comes at a time when the culture is reconsidering stories of women lost amid crisis, like Sinéad O'Connor, Janet Jackson and Monica Lewinsky. But the look at Tammy Faye is not entirely sympathetic, pointing out that she turned a blind eye to the vast riches coming into her church.
“We celebrate her values and what she represented and her kookiness and her humor. She got into some stuff as well, though, and we have to hold her accountable for,” says Graham. “We have to test her and push her a bit as well, giving her a prosecution and a defense.”
This is not the first time the story of Tammy Faye Messner, who died of cancer in 2007 at 65, has been explored. RuPaul narrated the documentary "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," which was turned into a Hollywood movie that snagged Jessica Chastain her first Oscar opposite Andrew Garfield.
John has had smashing success on Broadway — like with "The Lion King," "Aida" and "Billy Elliot: The Musical." He sees a few connections between "Billy Elliot" from 2005 with "Tammy Faye." Both lampoon conservatives — Margaret Thatcher in "Billy Elliot" and evangelicals in "Tammy Faye" — and both examine traditional gender roles amid culture wars.
Graham hopes a younger audience can connect even without having lived through the time when Messner warbled gospel songs on TV or cried so much her mascara dripped down her cheeks.
“Way before reality television and cancel culture and social media, in a way, she and her family were the very first reality TV family,” he says. “For a younger audience, it's also all about how you celebrate your individual idiosyncrasies and your identity and not apologize for them.”
In the soulful ballad "Empty Hands" that closes Act 1, Brayben as Tammy Faye sings to her husband: "Here I am/Trying to stand/With faithless mercy/Empty hands/I want to forgive you/ But I don't think I can/With faithless mercy and empty hands."
Messner gained lasting affection for stepping out of the strict evangelical, anti-gay doctrine of the time to show compassion and empathy with Steve Pieters, a gay minister living with HIV and AIDS.
“What she represented even 30 or 40 years ago was a desire to reach across those divides and nothing about her faith contradicted that,” says Graham.
“I think what she represents — that goodness and decency — is something we all, particularly in this election year, need to remind ourselves. We’re not divided by these things. That’s weaponized by people to divide us.”
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Coty (NYSE:COTY – Get Free Report) had its target price decreased by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $11.00 to $10.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target indicates a potential upside of 22.70% from the company’s previous close.
Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on COTY. Evercore ISI reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $15.00 target price on shares of Coty in a research note on Wednesday, August 21st. Royal Bank of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $14.00 price objective on shares of Coty in a report on Tuesday. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Coty from $11.00 to $10.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Coty from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $11.00 to $12.00 in a research note on Monday, October 7th. Finally, Bank of America reduced their price objective on Coty from $15.00 to $14.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 10th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Coty presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $12.50.
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Coty Price Performance
Coty (NYSE:COTY – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 20th. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.04 by ($0.07). The business had revenue of $1.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.38 billion. Coty had a return on equity of 8.05% and a net margin of 1.46%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up .9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.01 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts expect that Coty will post 0.56 EPS for the current year.
Institutional Trading of Coty
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Coty by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 39,776,331 shares of the company’s stock valued at $494,022,000 after buying an additional 494,639 shares during the last quarter. Nomura Holdings Inc. acquired a new position in Coty in the fourth quarter valued at $1,533,000. Fulton Bank N.A. raised its holdings in shares of Coty by 73.6% in the first quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 18,238 shares of the company’s stock valued at $218,000 after buying an additional 7,730 shares during the last quarter. Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. boosted its stake in shares of Coty by 78.4% during the first quarter. Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. now owns 3,174,872 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,972,000 after buying an additional 1,395,230 shares during the period. Finally, State of Michigan Retirement System boosted its stake in shares of Coty by 2.7% during the first quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System now owns 92,298 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,104,000 after buying an additional 2,400 shares during the period. 42.36% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About Coty
Coty Inc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells beauty products worldwide. It operates through Prestige and Consumer Beauty segments. The company provides fragrance, color cosmetics, and skin and body care products. It offers Prestige segment products primarily through prestige retailers, including perfumeries, department stores, e-retailers, direct-to-consumer websites, and duty-free shops under the Burberry, Calvin Klein, Chloe, Davidoff, Escada, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Jil Sander, Joop!, Kylie Jenner, Lancaster, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Orveda, philosophy, SKKN BY KIM, and Tiffany & Co brands.
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Vintage Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Comes Alive in Liberty Win
BROOKLYN -- The Brooklynite with three names came through with a brilliant two-way performance for the New York Liberty.
The 2024 WNBA Finals are officially a best two-of-three series thanks in part to Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, whose dominant two-way effort in Sunday's second game against the Minnesota Lynx allowed New York to overcome a heartbreaking loss in the opener. The Liberty prevailed by an 80-66 final to knot the series at one game apiece after watching a sizable lead evaporate in Thursday's debut.
"For me, I think the one consistent thing is just trusting in the process, continue to trust in the Lord, you know, knowing that He has bought me this far for a reason," Laney-Hamilton said. "We took the time to just work on the things that they were doing really well and how we could counter that, but then also just sticking to what we know that we do well and not deviating from that, but continuing to
grind it through."
Laney-Hamilton put in 20 points, most of it built on a 4-of-6 output from three-point range, for her first double-decalogue since July 6. She also worked in the Liberty's dominant defensive effort, one that held Minnesota scoreless over the final 3:40.
"We believe in her. She knows that," said point guard Sabrina Ionescu, who found Laney-Hamilton in the corner for the last of her four treys, one that tipped off the 12-0 run to close the game. "This was a huge game. She played a huge role in the game ending up the way that it did and she's going to continue to do it for these next two games, we know that."
Securing New York's first postseason title would mean just a little more to Laney-Hamilton, who is well-used to tri-state area triumphs thanks to her time at Rutgers. Behind only the 2020 draftee Ionescu, Laney-Hamilton is the longest-tenured member on the Liberty roster as a 2021 entrant. Some of her earliest efforts came in front of sparse crowds created by a trickling return to normalcy amidst COVID-19 restrictions and adjusted playoff schedules.
To put that into perspective, 1,139 fans watched Laney-Hamilton put up 30 points in the opener to the 2021 season against Indiana. On Sunday, 18,040 took in Laney-Hamilton's latest example of two-way mastery, a Barclays Center record.
"The fans, they've been sticking out with us, and we just been continuing to grow and grow and grow," Laney-Hamilton said on Sunday. "I was here the first season that we were in Barclays, and, you know, due to COVID restrictions and just the placement of the team, we didn't have this crowd. But people continue to stick with us, and then we continue to grow. We owe it to them to go out and just give it our all."
That certainly hasn't been an issue for Laney-Hamilton, who has worked through several medical woes to make it this far. Her mid-summer antics were mostly wiped out due to a knee procedure just before the All-Star/Olympic break and she later endured some friendly fire from Jonquel Jones in a September win over Las Vegas.
New York's headliners, however, seem well-aware that a hobbled Laney-Hamilton can provide on-court fury that many at full strength can't come close to matching.
"I think what B brings is this grit, this toughness," Breanna Stewart said. "All of us know, she's giving us whatever she's got, and the way that she continued to be aggressive, they were going under on her and she knocked that thing down with confidence, got into the paint, drive, and kicks. But that's what we're used to. We know she can do this and happy to see her get into a good rhythm with everything that's been up and down this season and know that she's a big factor in everything we do."
"She's going to play through things," guard Courtney Vandersloot noted. "She's obviously feeling some things physically, and she's still picking up full court. I think that's a testament to who she is."
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Liftr Insights, a pioneer in market intelligence driven by unique data, demonstrated how much further ahead Azure is compared to other major providers for certain workloads.
Liftr Insights has been tracking data on the cloud providers representing over 75% of the public cloud for over half a decade. Recent data show that Azure offered 17,157 unique configurations supporting High Performance Database workloads as of mid-year. The next closest was GCP at 1,323 followed by AWS at 1,032.
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"Azure tends to offer more configuration options than other cloud providers," says Tab Schadt, Liftr Insights CEO. "However, this wide disparity makes sense since Azure has been focused on a broader set of enterprises delivering solutions in Gaming, AI and ML, SaaS, and IoT."
Liftr Insights tracks millions of important data points ranging from information about AI GPUs to prices variances due to memory. Among those datapoints, Liftr data tracks workload such as AI Inference, Gaming, Real-Time Analytics, and Web Server.
While Azure tends to have more options across many workloads, this is not the case for all. For example, for Small/Mid-Sized Databases, Azure offers only 5,078 compared to AWS's 6,071. In this case, even Aliyun/Alibaba Cloud offers more options than Azure at 5,150. The other providers offer less than 3,000 each. When it comes to price, Oracle and Tencent stand out a 3-4 cents per virtual core hours compared to 5-6 cents for the others.
Prices can be more drastic for other workloads, such as the High Performance Databases mentioned above. While Azure, at $1.07/hour for an 8-core instance, is half the cost of an equivalent instance size at AWS, GCP is less than half Azure's cost at $0.44/hour. While Oracle does not offer this size, Oracle is even less costly than GCP on a per virtual core basis.
"Seeing the prices-particularly the differences in prices for workloads across the globe-is essential," adds Schadt, "particularly for businesses focused on their financial bottom line."
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“The aim of the current Israeli onslaught is to displace the population of northern Gaza towards the south. The Israeli army aims to use maximum firepower in Gaza to paint an image of achievement and success,” Osama Hamdan, the Gaza-based group’s senior representative in Lebanon, said on Monday.
He stated that the so-called general's plan, proposed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Knesset (parliament) by a group of retired generals, is only meant to play with the emotions of the illegal settlers in the occupied territories, as the regime has failed to achieve any of its "goals" in the Gaza war.
The plan reportedly seeks to give Palestinians a week to leave the northern third of the Gaza Strip, including Gaza City, before declaring it a closed military zone. Those who remain would be considered combatants and denied food, water, medicine, and fuel.
“There must be efforts to support the steadfastness of the Palestinian people in Gaza. Resistance operations will continue and expand to defend our people despite all circumstances,” the senior Hamas official told Al Jazeera.
He described the unfolding developments in Gaza as a genocide process in the besieged coastal territory, calling upon the international community to spring into action and stop the Israeli aggression.
“Israeli aggression will spread if it is not stopped,” Hamdan pointed out.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan expects Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN to report a solid mix of revenue growth and operating margin expansion when the company releases its third-quarter financial results later this month.
The Details: Sheridan said Amazon should report relatively stable e-commerce demand but sees units sold continuing to outpace revenue due to lower average selling prices.
The Goldman Sachs analyst notes digital consumers continue to trade down to lower-priced items and said Amazon's investments in expanding product selection, including essentials, and meeting the consumer at lower price points are sound long-term strategies.
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Sheridan sees continued expansion in Amazon's AWS business as prior headwinds, including lapping cloud optimization and resumption of workload migration, wane. The analyst also highlighted the increasing contribution of AI workloads as companies increasingly seek AWS's flexible and cost-effective AI solutions.
The Goldman analyst expects Amazon's report to reflect a strong advertising environment with the company's Ad supported video, connected TV and International segments building in scale. He also sees U.S.-based e-commerce advertising to remain solid relative to general merchandise value (GMV) growth.
Amazon has not yet confirmed the date of its third-quarter earnings release, but it is expected towards the end of October. According to data from Benzinga Pro, the Street estimates the company will report quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share and revenue of $157.159 billion.
AMZN Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Amazon shares are down 0.85% at $186.04 at the time of publication Tuesday.
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In this article, I will analyze three oil giants with the help of the TipRanks Stock Comparison Tool. The 3 companies are UK-based BP p.l.c. (BP) along with Chevron (CVX) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) which are both based in the United States. While I am bullish on all three as solid picks for income-focused investors, I view Exxon Mobil as the slightly better choice for long-term robust dividend payments, even though it currently offers the lowest dividend yield. Let’s dive deeper into the details.
A Closer Look at Chevron (CVX)
I have a bullish view on CVX, and see it as one of the preferred oil stocks for dividend investors, offering stability in a highly cyclical industry. Currently, Chevron boasts a dividend yield of 4.3% (at a 53% payout), which exceeds the 10-year Treasury yield on the strength of its robust cash flow.
Chevron’s appeal lies in its strong free cash flow margin of nearly 9.45% over the past twelve months, which demonstrates efficient revenue conversion. Its disciplined capital expenditure (capex) approach, reflected by a CAPEX/Sales ratio of 8.7% (well below the industry average of 15%) is complemented by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 14.4%. These characteristics further support my view that the company’s dividends and buybacks are sustainable. In the past year, Chevron has repurchased $12.5 billion in shares, resulting in a buyback yield of about 4.5% based on a market capitalization of approximately $278 billion.
Regarding growth prospects, future earnings growth is expected to be weak. Analysts actually forecast an 18.1% earnings decline to $10.75 per share in today’s oil price environment. Given the inherent volatility of the oil industry, long-term estimates can be less reliable. Despite these projections, Chevron trades at a forward P/E ratio of about 14x for the full-year 2024.
Is CVX a Buy, Hold, or Sell?
At TipRanks, 14 ratings from Wall Street analysts lead to a Moderate Buy consensus. This is based on nine Buy ratings and five Hold ratings. The average price CVX price target of $172.62 suggests a potential upside of ~14%.
A Closer Look at Exxon Mobil (XOM)
Regarding Exxon Mobil, I hold a positive outlook, similar to for Chevron. As a robust income stock, Exxon Mobil currently offers a dividend yield of 3.2% (at a 41% payout), which is lower than Chevron’s.
Exxon Mobil’s standout feature is its exceptional cash generation, with a free cash flow margin of 18.35% over the past twelve months—nearly double that of Chevron. This strong margin provides ample liquidity for supporting dividends and buybacks in the coming years. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 15.6%, Exxon Mobil maintains low leverage and a safe balance sheet for returning capital to shareholders. Its CAPEX/Sales ratio of 6.5% indicates a moderate level of investment in assets relative to sales, occurring particularly in high-growth upstream operations like Guyana and the Permian Basin.
Over the past twelve months, Exxon has repurchased approximately $17.4 billion in shares, resulting in a buyback yield of 3.16% based on its current market capitalization of ~$551 billion.
As it pertains to growth, analysts project a 14.8% decline in earnings for FY2024 and estimate an EPS of $8.11. This reflects a less-than-ideal oil price environment, similar to the low expectations for Chevron. Despite these projections, Exxon Mobil trades at a forward P/E ratio of ~15x, which is slightly higher than Chevron’s. This premium may be justified, however, especially given Exxon’s more robust free cash flow margins.
Is XOM a Buy, Hold, or Sell?
According to the Wall Street consensus reported by TipRanks, Exxon Mobil is rated as a Moderate Buy. Out of 16 analysts, 11 have issued Buy ratings, while five have rated the stock as a Hold. The average XOM price target is $137.13, suggesting an upside potential of about 11%.
A Look at London-Based BP
BP, which commands a market capitalization under $100 billion, is much smaller than its American peers. I’m pleased by BP’s dividend, as the stock currently offers the highest dividend yield among the three oil giants at about 5.5%, with a payout ratio of 42.2%.
BP has achieved a free cash flow margin of 8.3% over the past twelve months, demonstrating a solid capacity to return capital to shareholders despite this margin being lower than the one’s posted by Chevron and especially Exxon Mobil. In the past year, BP has repurchased approximately $6.9 billion in shares, resulting in a buyback yield of 8% based on a market cap of $86.58 billion, significantly higher than that of Chevron and Exxon Mobil. However, BP’s strategy relies on elevated oil prices, prioritizing growth and shareholder returns over debt repayment.
A key concern is BP’s high debt, reflected by a debt-to-equity ratio of nearly 80%. This situation is linked by past challenges, such as the 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster, as well as substantial investments in renewable energy. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that its CAPEX-to-sales ratio over the past twelve months is a manageable 7.45%.
For 2024, BP’s earnings per share (EPS) are projected to come it at $3.89, which would be an 18.7% decline. This leads to a forward P/E ratio of about 8.2x, nearly half that of Exxon Mobil and well below the valuation multiple for Chevron. BP’s higher debt profile is a concern, and its significant commitment to transitioning to renewable energy—aiming for net zero by 2050—introduces uncertainty about future cash flows.
Is BP a Buy, Hold, or Sell?
At TipRanks, the consensus rating for BP is a Moderate Buy. Out of 8 analysts, three have a Buy rating, while five recommend holding the stock. The average price BP target is $42.36 which is well above the recent market price. Analysts, on average, expect BP shares to rise more than 30%.
Conclusion
While BP stands out for income generation with the highest dividend and buyback yields, the company has elevated debt levels. Exxon Mobil emerges as the best investment among the three oil giants, in my personal opinion. I think XOM stock is appealing for risk-averse investors seeking safe and stable dividends amid industry volatility, backed by the company’s robust free cash flow margin. CVX stock is also attractive, offering a balanced option with reliable dividends and cash flow generation. However, Chevron has a much lower free cash flow yield.
While I am bullish on all 3 oil stocks, my favorite is XOM.
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Gintama Spinoff 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei Gets 1st New Novel in 6 Years
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Ōsaki's spinoff novel series is set in Gintama High School and follows the school teacher Ginpachi Sakata (despite not having the personality or appearance befitting a teacher) and his students. The story first debuted in 2006. Shueisha published the latest volume in the novel series in 2018. Sorachi is credited for the original work.
The novels are inspiring an anime adaptation that will premiere on TV Tokyo in October 2025.
Sorachi's original "science-fiction period-drama comedy" manga began in 2003 and ended in June 2019 with over 55 million copies in circulation. The manga has inspired several television anime series with 367 total episodes, as well as three previous anime films. The latest anime series premiered in July 2018. The manga has also inspired various original video anime (OVA), event anime, two live-action films, and two live-action net spinoffs. Viz Media published the manga's first 23 volumes in English.
Gintama THE VERY FINAL (Gintama: The Final), the third and last anime film based on the finale of the original manga, combined with new story elements, opened in Japan in January 2021.
Eleven Arts screened the film in Japanese with English subtitles and with an English dub in North American theaters in November 2021. Eleven Arts and Shout! Factory released the film digitally in January 2022, and on Blu-ray Disc and DVD in February 2022.
The manga also inspired a net anime special titled Gintama The Semi-Final with a story that served as a two-episode prequel to the film. The net anime premiered exclusively in Japan on the online dTV service in January 2021.
A series of new Gintama on Theater 2D compilations started screening in Japan in 2023. The first of the new Gintama on Theater 2D compilations, Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki-hen (Thorny Arc), opened a three-week limited engagement in Japanese theaters in November 2023. The second compilation, Gintama on Theater 2D: Ikkoku Keisei-hen, opened its three-week run on June 21. The third compilation, Gintama on Theater 2D: Kintama-hen, will have a three-week limited screening in Japan starting on November 22.
The compilations are part of the Gintama franchise's 20th anniversary celebration, with 2023 being the 20th anniversary of Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga debuting, and 2026 being the 20th anniversary of the television anime's premiere. The Yorinuki Gintama-san rerun of the television anime also spawned two "on Theater 2D" compilations in 2012 and 2013.
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DiMuto tackles supply chain inefficiency in Mexico, grows in US with AI-Driven solutions
DiMuto announced the strategic expansion of its operations in Mexico, gaining traction in the fresh strawberries and dry vegetables sector. Partnering with a top global produce distributor in the United States, DiMuto is poised to digitally transform the fresh produce supply chain with its innovative trade management solutions.
Building on its three core pillars – Trade Management, Marketplace, and Financial Services – DiMuto continues to advance its AI-powered Marketplace. Over the next few months, the company aims to digitalize, track, and facilitate the movement of over US$3 million worth of fresh produce including cucumbers, bell peppers, and strawberries from Mexico into the United States.
This significant milestone reinforces DiMuto’s mission to redefine global AgriTrade, enhancing transparency, traceability, and operational efficiency while promoting sustainability across the supply chain. Leveraging cuPng-edge AI and data-driven insights, DiMuto streamlines complex cross-border trade processes, ensuring better outcomes for both growers and buyers.
As DiMuto expands its footprint in the US, it arrives at a crucial 5me when compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is becoming increasingly stringent. The FSMA enforces rigorous traceability standards, requiring the collection and documentation of Key Data Elements (KDEs) at critical tracking Events (CTEs) across the supply chain. DiMuto’s AI-powered platform is equipped to meet these requirements, addressing the growing demand for compliance with these regulations.
Global supply chains for perishable goods often face inefficiencies and poor visibility, leading to costly disputes and product rejec5ons. Research from the MIT Centre for Transporta5on & Logis5cs in 2024 revealed that 30% of global shipments suffer delivery failures due to inadequate logis5cs visibility. DiMuto addresses these challenges by providing real-time visibility across the supply chain, enhancing communication among all stakeholders, and significantly reducing such inefficiencies.
DiMuto has been ac5vely facilita5ng the export of exotic fruits from Latin America to the Asia Pacific. Products include yellow pitahaya and granadilla from Ecuador, mangoes from Colombia, as well as blueberries from Argen5na and Ecuador have been digi5zed and tracked
on the DiMuto PlaXorm, and successfully reaching ASEAN markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore under the company’s private label. This established presence in Latin America positions DiMuto as a trusted partner in facilitating cross-border trade between the region and key global markets.
"At DiMuto, we are committed to transforming the way supply chains operate," said Ruben Alan Tapia, Head of Corporate Development La5n America at DiMuto and member of the Interna5onal Fresh Produce Associa5on (IFPA) Supply Chain Council. "Our expansion in Mexico reflects our ongoing dedication to enhancing the capabilities of our partners in this vital market. We aim to equip them with technological tools to foster resilience in a complex environment while driving sustainability through greater transparency and collaboration across the supply chain."
As DiMuto expands its footprint in Latin America and the US, it remains focused on addressing cross-border supply chain inefficiencies, delivering higher-quality imports with enhanced traceability to the US market. | https://www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2024/10/15/dimuto-tackles-supply-chain-inefficiency-in-mexico-grows-in-us-with-ai-driven-solutions/ | 2024-10-15T18:08:02Z |
Global Companies Leveraging AI Report Higher Growth And Efficiency, According To Accenture
The findings are based on a survey of 2,000 executives across 12 countries and 15 industries, including insights from 200 senior executives based in India.
Companies embracing AI-led processes globally are experiencing remarkable growth, surpassing their peers with higher revenue growth and greater productivity, according to a report by Accenture.
In India, the percentage of organisations fully modernised with AI has surged from 8% in 2023 to an impressive 25% in 2024, marking a significant leap in operational efficiency and revenue generation, the report said.
The findings are based on a survey of 2,000 executives across 12 countries and 15 industries, including insights from 200 senior executives based in India.
The report, titled 'Reinventing Enterprise Operations with Gen AI,' highlighted that globally, organisations that have adopted intelligent operations are achieving 2.5 times higher revenue growth and 2.4 times greater productivity than their peers.
This trend underscores the transformative power of Generative AI, which has become a catalyst for innovation across various sectors. Notably, 79% of Indian companies reported that their investments in generative AI and automation have met or exceeded expectations, prompting 64% to plan further enhancements by 2026.
Despite these advancements, the survey indicates that many organizations still face challenges in fully harnessing the potential of AI.
Approximately 64% of companies worldwide struggle with operational readiness, primarily due to inadequate data foundations and a lack of talent reinvention strategies. In India, 58% of executives expressed concerns about their workforce's preparedness for the rapid advancements in AI technology.
Accenture Group's Chief Executive for Operations Arundhati Chakraborty emphasised the urgency for businesses to adapt, and said Generative AI is more than just technology--it requires a mindset change that impacts the entire enterprise.
“Most executives understand the urgency of reinventing with generative AI, but in many cases their enterprise operations are not ready to support large-scale transformation."
"...an end-to-end perspective leveraging talent, leading practices and effective collaboration between business and technology teams is essential for intelligent operations," Chakraborty said.
Outlining four key strategies, the report said centralised data governance, talent-first strategy, collaborative innovation, and utilising cloud-based process mining are essential for business leaders aiming to enhance operational maturity. | https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/global-companies-leveraging-ai-report-higher-growth-and-efficiency-according-to-accenture | 2024-10-15T18:08:03Z |
Can you catch malaria... at the airport? Warning of 'suitcase' infections driving spread of killer disease across the globe
Malaria resulting from bites from infected mosquitoes transported by aircraft, luggage or even in the post are on the rise in Europe.
These cases of 'suitcase' malaria, also known as Odyssean malaria, have been sporadically reported for around five decades.
But a new study has found a surge over the past five years.
Malaria was eradicated in Western Europe in the 1970s and since then almost all cases have been in travellers returning from countries where the bug is still rife.
However, some cases of malaria infections not caught from travel are reported sporadically every year.
Cases 'suitcase' malaria, also known as Odyssean malaria, have been reported among travellers returning from countries where malaria is established
Malaria was eradicated in Western Europe in the 1970s and since most cases have been reported among travellers returning from countries where malaria is established
These include introduced infections, which are transmitted by a local mosquito after it has bitten an infected returning traveller carrying the disease in their blood.
They also include induced cases, which those related to other means of transmission such as a mother-to-child transmission and Odyssean malaria.
A systematic review analysed data on Odyssean malaria collected in Europe from 1969 to January 2024.
Of the 145 cases described from nine western European countries, including the UK, 105 were classified as airport malaria, 32 as luggage malaria, and eight as either type of malaria.
Most cases were reported in France, Belgium, and Germany, and half among patients who resided near or worked at an international airport.
Case reports of airport and luggage malaria were found to be rising, with one third of cases reported over the last five years, even as air traffic declined during the Covid pandemic.
Researchers also found people infected with malaria had a mean age of 37.9 years and were more likely to be male than female.
For the cases with a known outcome, 124 patients recovered and nine died. Patients that died were older on average, with a mean age of 57.2 years.
Similar trends were also seen in another study which analysed surveillance and case investigation data in France of locally acquired malaria from 1995 to 2022.
Researchers found a total of 117 locally acquired malaria cases but with more Odyssean cases being reported since 2011.
Of the 117 cases, 51 were categorised as Odyssean.
Most cases were among males with a median age of 34.5 years.
Half of the patients with malaria were born in a country in Africa where the disease is common, and the other half were born in France.
More than half of cases were reported in the region Île-de-France.
More than 100 were admitted to hospital, and seven patients died. Among patients with locally-acquired malaria, severe cases and death was more frequent than in imported cases.
Malaria is one of the world's biggest killers, claiming the life of a child every two minutes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)
To tackle the rising risk of Odyssean malaria, researchers of the analysis in France advised the strict enforcement of 'disinsectisation', the destruction of insects, on aircraft.
They also recommended that physicians consider the possibility of locally-acquired malaria for patients with an unexplained fever early, even if there is no travel history.
Authors of the wider systematic review highlighted the need for more structured surveillance of malaria cases in Europe, including a standardised case definition and preventative measures.
Of the 6,131 cases malarial cases reported in the EU/EEA in 2022, 99 per cent were travel related. This figure included cases of Odyssean malaria.
Malaria is usually found in tropical regions including large areas of Africa and Asia, Central and South America, and parts of the Middle East.
It is one of the world's biggest killers, claiming the life of a child every two minutes, according to the World Health Organization.
Most of these deaths occur in Africa, where 250,000 youngsters die from the disease every year.
In 2023, there were 2,004 cases of malaria confirmed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland following travel abroad, compared to 1,369 in 2022, according to government data.
It's thought the surge was caused by travel and a resurgence of malaria in many countries.
A high temperature, sweats, chills and headaches, as well tummy pain, a loss of appetite and muscle pains are all tell-tale signs if the disease.
It can also make children feel very tired and sleepy and give those that are infected yellow skin, a sore throat and cause difficulty breathing, according to the NHS.
The NHS suggests all people travelling to an area where malaria is found get advice from a GP, nurse, pharmacist or travel clinic before they go. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13962181/malaria-airport-Warning-suitcase-infections.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:08:02Z |
Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings: Flex (Half-PPR)
We're onto Week 7, folks! We're now through six weeks of the fantasy football season and have had the opportunity to reassess our preseason misses. One of the biggest preseason misses was the value that veteran wide receiver Terry McLaurin could have with rookie Jayden Daniels under center.
[Week 7 Half-PPR Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | FLEX | D/ST | Kickers]
After years of waiting for the right quarterback to come along and contribute to his fantasy relevance, it appears that Daniels is the right answer. Through just six games, McLaurin has already matched last year's receiving touchdown total, scoring in three of the last four games. Though it was a slow start to the year establishing the Daniels-McLaurin connection, it's official that he's back into consideration as an every week flex, and more than that.
Find out how high our team has McLaurin ranked this week in our Week 7 flex rankings as he gets prepped to take on the Carolina Panthers, ranked top 10 in fantasy points per game allowed to opposing wideouts:
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PARIS — (AP) — As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light.
Beyond restoring the cathedral's iconic spire and medieval charm, the city announced plans Tuesday to revamp Notre Dame's surroundings — to a tune of 50 million euros ($55 million) — into a serene, green oasis.
The project echoes a broader, post-Olympics eco-facelift that’s reshaping Paris from its historic monuments to its bustling avenues.
Among the key elements of this broader transformation are the revitalization of historic spaces like the Champs-Elysees and Place de la Concorde, a redesign aimed at reducing traffic around the Arc de Triomphe, and green promenades connecting the French capital's landmarks.
Here's a look at some of the eco plans for Paris in the coming years:
The reopening on Dec. 8 promises to be a historic moment for Paris, fulfilling President Emmanuel Macron’s vow made after the devastating 2019 fire for a five-year timeline. While the cathedral’s spire and oak-framed roof have been restored to their prefire glory, Paris City Hall's plans for the area around Notre Dame are bringing something new.
The ambitious, future-facing project will create 1,800 square meters (around 20,000 square feet) of green space and plant 160 trees, according to a news conference at City Hall that featured speeches from Paris officials, including mayor Anne Hidalgo on Tuesday.
Hidalgo stated that the redesign will integrate nature and the Seine more fully into the area. Hidalgo emphasized that this transformation aims “to better highlight our beautiful cathedral and do it justice, while respecting its history.”
The redesign includes transforming the underground parking area into a visitor space complete with services and amenities. Additionally, the Seine’s adjacent quays will be revitalized, offering a new promenade along the river. A belvedere will provide panoramic views of the Ile Saint-Louis and the Seine, further enhancing the visitor experience.
The project will unfold in two phases, with the first, focusing on the parvis and surrounding streets, expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The second phase, which will include the renovation of Square Jean-XXIII and other nearby areas, is set to finish by 2030.
At the heart of Paris, the Place de la Concorde — home to the 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk — will undergo a significant overhaul between 2026 and 2027.
Paris officials have enlisted the input of a dozen architectural experts to envision how to preserve its rich history, while aligning the plaza with the city’s modern green ambitions. Expect more greenery and less traffic as the revamp balances historical significance with a fresh eco-friendly design.
Not everything has been a picnic in Paris’s post-Olympics makeover.
Two of France’s most high-profile female politicians — Hidalgo and Culture Minister Rachida Dati — are engaged in a fierce battle over the future of the Eiffel Tower, casting a shadow over the city’s plans for its famed monument.
Hidalgo has proposed to keep the Olympic rings affixed to the Eiffel Tower beyond the Games, which ended in August. She argues that the rings symbolize the “festive spirit” of the successful Paris Olympics and wants them to remain at least until the next Summer Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
Critics, however, say Hidalgo is using the Eiffel Tower as a political billboard to boost her image before the 2026 mayoral election, in which she is expected to face off against Dati.
Dati has been vocal in opposing the plan, arguing that the tower is a protected heritage site and can't be altered without proper consultation. She has accused Hidalgo of using the monument as a “personal campaign poster,” while Hidalgo counters that the rings are a harmless tribute to Paris’ Olympic success.
Dati has gone further, launching an ultimatum to push for the Eiffel Tower to be classified as a full historical monument — something Hidalgo has resisted. This would add extra layers of bureaucratic protection and control, potentially thwarting Hidalgo’s plans.
Paris’ Champs-Elysees, sometimes called “the most beautiful avenue in the world,” is receiving a 30-million-euro facelift, beginning with the renovation of its sidewalks, tree bases, and gardens that began in preparation for the Olympics.
With 150 proposals to “re-enchant the Champs-Elysees” over the coming years, this project aims to add even more green spaces and revive its historic charm, reinforcing its reputation as the world’s most beautiful avenue.
Changes to the Arc de Triomphe’s bustling roundabout are designed to reduce traffic flow and calm the surrounding environment.
Traffic lanes encircling the famous monument will be trimmed, while the central ring will be widened, allowing for a quieter, more accessible space.
Leading from the Arc de Triomphe to the Bois de Boulogne, the Avenue de la Grande Armee is also getting the green treatment. Authorities plan to recreate a historic green promenade, transforming this major traffic artery into a lush, tree-lined boulevard that reconnects the avenue with the nearby forest, historically converted into a public park in the 19th century under Napoleon III.
Paris’ Louvre Museum, the world’s most visited, will undergo its own transformation under the “Louvre 2030” project.
Though specific details remain sparse, the project aims to address the growing influx of visitors, with a significant redesign of Place du Louvre planned to help manage the crowds and provide a more tranquil, green environment for visitors.
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Lakers News: Michael Cooper's Hall of Fame Speech Includes Tribute to Fallen LA Legend
Showtime-era Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper never made an All-Star team during his 12-year NBA run. He didn't even start for much of his tenure, which included five championships. But the 1987 Defensive Player of the Year sure made a major impact nevertheless, proving to be a critical role player for one of the legendary NBA franchises during perhaps its most celebrated era.
As such, he was finally inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts on Sunday, at age 68.
In fairness, Cooper was not bereft of individual accolades as a pro. In addition to his DPOY title, the New Mexico product was also an eight-time All-Defensive Team honoree — a sum that included five First Team selections.
He was presented by Showtime teammate Magic Johnson, a member of the Class of 2002 and a 12-time All-Star; head coach Pat Riley, a member of the Class of 2008 as a coach; and former Los Angeles Sparks center Lisa Leslie, a member of the Class of 2015 whom Cooper coached to a pair of titles in 2001 and 2002.
"My life didn't follow a smooth path... it wasn't exactly a fast track to the NBA," Cooper acknowledged. A Pasadena High School alum, the 6-foot-7 swingman spent two years at Pasadena Community College before transferring to New Mexico in 1976. "Finally at the end of the third round with the 60th pick in the [1978] Draft, someone took a gamble on me."
Cooper also took pains to pay tribute to recently-departed Lakers general manager (and 14-time All-Star guard) Jerry West, who served as a mentor to him during his stint in Los Angeles.
"I owe him more than he can ever understand. I miss him more than I can ever express," Cooper said.
West, who won seven titles with the franchise as a player and general manager, passed away on June 12 at age 86.
“I feel like I'm being welcomed into an amazing family. One with familiar faces. I am grateful and honored. Thank you to the Hall, and all of you,” Cooper added.
Several of Cooper's Showtime-era brethren attended the festivities. Beyond Johnson and Riley, fellow Hall of Famers James Worthy and Jamaal Wilkes, former big man Mychal Cooper, longtime Laker A.C. Green, and many more Los Angeles stars of yesteryear showed up to support their beloved compatriot for his big day.
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MycoWorks and Paragone unveil a collection of objects #MadeWithReishi by seven French artists and designers at Design Miami 2024.
PARIS, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Soft, yet supple. ReishiTM is a natural material developed by MycoWorks , a modern muse for today's generation of creatives.
Woven from mycelium, the mysterious root-like fungal Network usually found deep
underground, ReishiTM is a cross between leather and fabric. Like leather, it can be
transformed in a multitude of ways-dyed, embossed, varnished or finished-while retaining
the malleability and versatility of other noble fabrics.
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The Mycelium Muse: discover ReishiTM is on view at Design Miami from October 15-20, 2024. Photo by Felix Speller courtesy of the MycoWorks Creative Studio.
As a biotech company co-founded by two artists, MycoWorks is dedicated to providing new
opportunities for a next generation of creators to push design forward, and this year will be
an exhibiting partner at Design Miami. In collaboration with French design agency
Paragone, MycoWorks will host a special collection to bring ReishiTM to life titled Mycelium Muse: Discover ReishiTM .
The Mycelium Muse exhibit is the vision of seven talented women artists and designers who have crafted ReishiTM to their own tastes, style and sensibility over the past year. Together, they have designed a series of forward-looking and poetic objects for the interior design. Some are architects - Sophie Dries, Marion Mailaender and Fanny Perrier - and interior designers, Joséphine Fossey, while others are visual artists - Sarah Valente and Pauline Guerrier - or artisans - Anna Le Corno.
Despite their distinct creative visions and unique points of view, they share among them
a resolutely unique approach to design: deconstructing its norms and formalities, and introducing new conceptions of environmental durability and sustainable design. If the muses have inspired artists since antiquity, mycelium inspires today's designers to create virtuous objects at the intersection of nature and art.
"These seven women embody the very essence of what it means to be a modern muse - creative, powerful and unafraid to push the boundaries of design," said Guillaume de Saint
Lager, founder of the Paris-based design agency Paragone . "With Mycelium Muse, we are witnessing a harmonious blend of nature and art, paving the way for a sustainable and aesthetically enriched future."
The Mycelium Muse collection is set to propose a new sensitivity, and can be discovered at
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from October 15 to 20, 2024 at 51 rue de l'université, 75005 Paris.
About MycoWorks
In 2013, artists Philip Ross and Sophia Wang formed MycoWorks, a biotechnology dedicated to growing the future of materials. MycoWorks' patented Fine MyceliumTM platform engineers mycelium as it grows, crafting biomaterials of unparalleled beauty, strength, durability, and hand-feel. Thirty years of savoir-faire have led to ReishiTM – a new category that offers designers an unprecedented level of control over a natural material. ReishiTM is ushering in a new era of sustainable design for next-mad creatives. For more information, please visit mycoworks and follow @madewithreishi on Instagram.
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Mentioning that Iran and Azerbaijan’s power grids are already connected and the two countries are exchanging electricity, Aliabadi expressed hope that the level of exchanges will increase soon.
“The electrical connection between Iran and Azerbaijan is now established, and it is hoped that this will increase by the summer of next year; It is also suggested that negotiations be held between Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia to expand cooperation in the electricity sector,” the minister said.
“Negotiations have also been held with Russia and it was decided to follow up on this issue in an upcoming meeting. The establishment of a power line between the two countries will be very beneficial for both sides economically,” he added.
During his stay in Tehran, Mustafayev also met and held talks with the Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh.
In this meeting, Sadegh called for the preparation of a roadmap to increase annual transit between Iran and Azerbaijan to 15 million tons.
“The development of relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan has a high importance in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and I am confident that these relations will be further enhanced in the future and in line with the interests of the two countries,” she said.
The minister stressed that Iran is ready to develop relations with Azerbaijan in all sectors and the Transport Ministry is prepared to hold the two countries’ 16th Joint Economic Committee meeting in Tehran as soon as possible to review all areas of cooperation.
In last December, Iran and Azerbaijan inaugurated a cross-border bridge over the Astarachay River to facilitate transit of goods between the two countries.
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MercadoLibre MELI has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 16.22% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.39%. Currently, MercadoLibre has a market capitalization of $104.20 billion.
Buying $100 In MELI: If an investor had bought $100 of MELI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $383.28 today based on a price of $2055.40 for MELI at the time of writing.
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Kemper (NYSE:KMPR – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “market outperform” rating reiterated by equities researchers at JMP Securities in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $85.00 target price on the insurance provider’s stock. JMP Securities’ target price would suggest a potential upside of 37.10% from the company’s previous close.
Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Piper Sandler increased their target price on shares of Kemper from $77.00 to $80.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 6th. UBS Group raised their target price on Kemper from $67.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 13th. StockNews.com cut Kemper from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, September 8th. Finally, Raymond James increased their price target on Kemper from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, four have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $76.20.
Kemper Stock Up 1.1 %
Kemper (NYSE:KMPR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $1.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.23. Kemper had a net margin of 1.11% and a return on equity of 7.27%. The business had revenue of $1.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.02 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned ($0.26) earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Kemper will post 5.17 EPS for the current year.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kemper
Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. purchased a new position in shares of Kemper in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $23,384,000. Khrom Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Kemper by 414.0% during the first quarter. Khrom Capital Management LLC now owns 425,262 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $26,332,000 after buying an additional 342,519 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC lifted its position in Kemper by 1,336.4% during the second quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 340,948 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $20,228,000 after buying an additional 317,212 shares during the period. Lighthouse Investment Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Kemper by 815.0% during the 2nd quarter. Lighthouse Investment Partners LLC now owns 301,524 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $17,889,000 after buying an additional 268,569 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Kemper by 254.1% in the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 349,822 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $20,398,000 after buying an additional 251,036 shares during the period. 86.23% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About Kemper
Kemper Corporation, a diversified insurance holding company, engages in the provision of insurance products to individuals and businesses in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Specialty Property & Casualty Insurance, Preferred Property & Casualty Insurance, and Life & Health Insurance.
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Government Stays Firm On Administrative Allocations For Satellite Spectrum
India is not doing anything different in allocating satcom spectrum administratively, the minister for communications says at the India Mobile Congress.
Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia categorically rejected on Tuesday the idea of holding auctions for spectrum in the satellite communication space and said that it would be allocated administratively.
Scindia was speaking at the eight edition of the India Mobile Congress, which is being held in New Delhi from Oct 15–18. Rejecting the demand of major telcos, such as Bharti Airtel Ltd. and Reliance Jio, Scindia said that satcom spectrum is allocated administratively all over the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of IMC2024, Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairperson of the Bharti Group, suggested that satellite companies that have ambitions to come to urban areas, serving elite, retail customers, just need to take the telecom licences like everybody else. They should be bound with the same conditions, they need to buy the spectrum as telecom companies buy, Mittal said.
Recently, Reliance Jio had also backed the idea of holding auctions for satellite spectrum allocations. In its letter to Scindia, Reliance Jio stated that satellite communication companies, including Elon Musk's Starlink, Amazon's Kupier, Bharti Group-backed OneWeb Eutelsat, and the SES-Jio JV, have expressed interest in providing their services in India. These companies will directly compete with land-based mobile networks, and therefore, a fair and transparent auction system for satellite services is essential to ensure level competition, the letter said.
India is not doing anything different in allocating satcom spectrum administratively. Conversely, if India were to hold auctions, then we would be doing it differently.Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister for Communications
Satellite spectrum is a shared spectrum, and if it is shared, how can it be priced differently, Scindia asserted.
The minister, however, made it clear that even though the allocations would take place administratively, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India would not be giving it away for free and appropriate costs would be incurred by the operators.
"Looking forward to working with all the States/UTs to build a robust, secure and sustainable telecom sector," the minister said in a post on X. | https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/india-mobile-congress-jyotiraditya-scindia-says-india-rejects-auction-for-satellite-spectrum-allocation | 2024-10-15T18:08:09Z |
OKLAHOMA COMPLETE HEALTH DONATES $75,000 TO THE FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA TO SUPPORT FOSTER FAMILIES
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Oklahoma Complete Health, a care management organization serving the needs of Oklahomans with a range of health insurance solutions, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC ), today announced a $75,000 investment in the recruitment, training, and retention of foster and adoptive families. This funding allows the Foster Care Association of Oklahoma (FCAO) to continue to grow the Foster Parent Mentoring Program.
"FCAO continues to be a critical support system for our foster and adoptive families," said Oklahoma Complete Health CEO, Clay Franklin. "We're proud to invest in programs and organizations to support the needs of our community and enrich the lives of children in foster care."
Since 2021, Oklahoma Complete Health has donated $150,000 to launch the Foster Parent Mentoring Program. The program was created to meet the needs of the foster families just starting out. Since its creation, the program has served 200 foster families.
"This program embodies the voice of experience, and I know the challenges firsthand – the gaps we faced as an adoptive family and the support we needed," said Foster Care Association of Oklahoma Executive Director Sarah Herrian. "With support from Oklahoma Complete Health, foster families can thrive and we're here to ensure no one has to search for the help they need; together, we are building a community where new foster families find their way and strength."
The additional funding from Oklahoma Complete Health will continue to provide support and resources to foster parents starting their journey within the 12-month mentor program.
"If it hadn't been for the mentor program, I know I would not have continued fostering," said a mentee of the program. "I would have missed out on meeting my sweet, current placement. And it's nice knowing there is someone you can reach out to with questions and advice."
About Oklahoma Complete Health
Oklahoma Complete Health is a Care Management Organization that serves the needs of Oklahomans through a range of health insurance solutions. Oklahoma Complete Health serves our communities by focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals through its federal insurance marketplace plan (Ambetter) and its Medicare Advantage Plan (Wellcare). Oklahoma Complete Health is a subsidiary of
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Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings: RBs (Half-PPR)
Week 6 was another wild ride at the running back position for fantasy football managers. 12 total RBs scored 18 or more fantasy points on the week, and several of the names on the list to accomplish the feat were particularly shocking, including Sean Tucker, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Tyler Allgeier and Bucky Irving.
Tucker and Irving in particular took advantage of a prime opportunity in Week 6 thanks to an absence from starting RB Rachaad White. They combined for 297 yards and 3 TDs from scrimmage, and HC Todd Bowles acknowledged Monday that they've made these backs have made their case for a "three-headed monster" — great news for fantasy. Not.
[Week 7 Half-PPR Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | FLEX | D/ST | Kickers]
Luckily our fantasy football analysts are here to help you navigate the treacherous waters of the Buccaneers backfield moving forward. Find out where Tucker, Irving and others landed in our team's Week 7 RB rankings for half-PPR scoring leagues:
Which running back will surprise in Week 7? | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/fantasy-football-week-7-rankings-rbs-half-ppr-175522759.html | 2024-10-15T18:08:10Z |
Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives.
“You’re just traumatized when you have these losses. At some point, you’re just glad you’re alive,” said Don Hornstein, an insurance law expert at the University of North Carolina. “And then you have to turn to the business side of this. It’s tough.”
Helene was a Category 4 storm that first struck Florida's Gulf Coast on September 26, dumped trillions of gallons of rain and left a trail of destruction for hundreds of miles across several states. At least 246 people have died in what is now the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina, according to statistics from the National Hurricane Center.
Two weeks later, Hurricane Milton swept across Florida, killing at least 11 people. The Category 3 storm destroyed coastal communities, tore apart homes, filled streets with mud and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.
The combined private insured losses from the two hurricanes could reach $55 billion, according to risk management firm Moody’s RMS.
Immediately after disasters like these, property insurance is likely not top of mind as people secure their safety and basic needs, but insurance claims are part of the process of resetting. Many buy the policies in hope they can help protect them when disaster strikes. But oftentimes insurance doesn't cover what the policy holder thinks it does — or thinks it should.
Rhoda Moehring, who turns 86 this month, says she doesn’t have a lot of faith that insurance companies will help her salvage the flooded rental homes she owns in the river town of Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend.
“I usually get zip with these things,” Moehring said. ”‘Was I insured for that?’ ‘No, sorry, you weren’t.’ And it goes on and on. So I don’t put a whole lot of confidence in it.”
Moehring said she wasn’t sure about the details of her insurance policies and she’ll be relying on her son to help her navigate the claims process.
Here are some steps home and business owners should keep in mind when filing an insurance claim after a natural disaster.
After the immediate emergency response, the first thing a homeowner or business owner should do is call their insurance agent or broker. The deadline to file a claim is generally about 60 days from the date of loss.
There are different types of policies that insure against damage. In the initial call, first focus on thoroughly understanding your policy, including coverage limits, deductibles and exclusions, so that you can do a rough calculation of what is covered and what deductibles are at play to decide if you should file a claim, experts said.
Many policies have payouts in complicated percentage formulas. For example, if your roof is damaged, your policy may spell out different deductibles depending on the roofing material, the age of the roof and even the wind speed from the damage event, and the percentage paid out may be based on the insured value versus the cost of replacement, said Amy Bach, executive director of the consumer advocacy group United Policyholders.
Homeowners should weigh their options, as a minor payout may not be worth the long-term ding on your claims history. That’s especially true if you don’t have flood insurance, as the average home insurance policy covers wind damage but generally doesn’t cover flood damage.
While Helene was primarily a flood event, there may be disputes over what is or isn’t “wind-driven rain” from Milton. Hornstein said the line between wind and water is a thin but very clear line that technical experts can determine. Should there be a proverbial tie, the law favors the insurance company.
“If the house was simultaneously destroyed by flood and, concurrently (by) wind, it’s not covered by private insurance,” Hornstein said.
Business owners should also check to see if they have business income or business interruption insurance, which covers the loss of income and other costs like expenses, salaries, or rent when a business is forced to close.
To file a claim, keep track of and document everything. Before and after photos and videos are ideal to jog your memory of what's been lost and for proof to help bolster settlement claims. For business owners, keeping a record of costs that are incurred after the hurricane is important too.
“You may have evacuation costs, you may have business shut down interruption costs, you may have housing costs, you may have additional expenses that are unusual to your business," said Steve Powell, executive vice president of property and catastrophe for claims management firm Sedgwick.
Once a claim is filed, the insurance company’s adjuster will come to survey the damage, typically within a few days if conditions allow. Be responsive to adjusters and make sure they see (and document) the damage that you see.
While it’s easy to get frustrated, adjusters are likely stressed too, said Lawrence White, an economics professor at the NYU Stern School of Business.
“To the maximum extent possible, try not come across as angry. Try to come across as reasonable,” White said.
If there’s disagreement or concern about the accuracy or fairness of the adjuster’s report from the insurance company, property owners can consider hiring a public adjuster for a second opinion. Their own adjuster can then lead the negotiations with the insurance company. First, however, owners should be aware of the fees the public adjuster charges and check their references.
“The insurance companies have totally the upper hand and when there’s a public adjuster, it does level the playing field a lot for the consumer having someone who speaks insurance and speaks damage," Bach said.
Be aware of the deadlines for accepting a payment offer or filing an appeal with the insurance company.
Once you agree to an insurance payout, know that you can update the claim if more damage is discovered during the repairs though there may be deadlines for how long a homeowner has to reopen a claim.
If the back-and-forth with the insurance company drags on, you may consider hiring an attorney to reach a settlement as a last resort. A dispute that ends up in arbitration could stretch out for a year or more.
About 90% of all insurance claims are settled without escalating into a court fight, said Charles Nyce, a professor of risk management and insurance at Florida State University’s College of Business.
For those with little or no insurance, there are government programs that can assist. The application process is similar to insurance claims: Contact the agency, determine eligibility and file an application.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers grants for home repair or replacement for applicants who meet certain conditions. The Department of Housing and Urban Development also offers certain grants that are available for hurricane survivors. And the Small Business Administration offers low-interest loans to renters, homeowners, business owners, and non-profits that suffered losses due to disasters. However, the government has warned that the SBA is running out of money to fund these loans unless its coffers are replenished by Congress.
For more details about these programs visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov.
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Associated Press reporter Kate Payne contributed from Tallahassee, Fla.
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2025 Mock NBA Draft Places Detroit Pistons in Familiar Territory
The new NCAA season isn’t underway just yet, but NBA Draft analysts are already projecting the way the 2025 Draft could play out. Once again, the event will be key for the Detroit Pistons.
Despite the numerous major changes made throughout the 2024 offseason, the Pistons aren’t entering the 2024-2025 season with unrealistic expectations. They might be on the rise, but they are still among the NBA’s rebuilding programs.
Come June, the Pistons are expected to be in the lottery, and according to a new mock draft from The Athletic, a top-five pick seems quite realistic once again.
Familiar Territory
For the last four drafts, the Pistons selected within the top five. When they didn’t in 2020, they went on the clock seventh overall. Sam Vecenie of The Athletic envisions a scenario where Detroit picks fourth overall in 2025.
The three teams ahead of them could be the Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards, and the Brooklyn Nets.
With the Fourth Pick…
In this scenario, the Pistons would select Baylor guard, V.J. Edgecombe. Vecenie considers the 19-year-old “one of the most exciting prospects in this class.”
“There are few more explosive leapers within the greater basketball community worldwide; he’s a powerful athlete who will throw down thunderous dunks or rotate across the court for massive blocks at least once or twice per game. He’s also proven to be an excellent shooter off the catch to this point in his career, and his game off the bounce is developing.”
Edgecomb enters the college scene with plenty of the same accolades that top picks have possessed in the past. He was a McDonald’s All-American in 2024. The five-star recruit received offers from some of the top schools in the nation.
He’ll play his freshman year at Baylor, where he’s expected to become a one-and-done prospect.
Heading into last year’s draft, the Pistons had a glaring need for the frontcourt. After landing the fifth pick following an unfortunate lottery result, the Pistons took an interest in former NBA G League Ignite prospect Ron Holland.
Edgecomb might be an early prospect on Detroit’s radar, but a lot can change over the course of the NCAA season. | https://www.si.com/nba/pistons/news/2025-mock-nba-draft-places-detroit-pistons-familiar-territory | 2024-10-15T18:08:11Z |
Ozempic predicted to drop Americans' calorie intake by 70 TRILLION by 2030
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Americans are expected to consume 70 trillion fewer calories in the next six years thanks to the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
By the end of 2030, the average US adult is expected to eat 100 to 800 fewer calories per year thanks to the drugs' hunger-busting effects.
The report, compiled by Impact Analytics, found this will result in a cumulative annual reduction of approximately 10 trillion to 68 trillion calories by 2030.
The research found that, since the drugs were approved for weight loss in 2021, sales of fresh produce in the US has spiked while junk food purchases are down.
Shares of Jell-O maker Kraft Heinz, Pringles maker Kellanova, and soda giant PepsiCo, which owns Frito-Lay, all hit record lows last year in a sign of the so-called 'Ozempic effect.'
An estimated six percent of American adults - around 18 million - currently take a medication that mimics that hormone that tells the brain you're full. Those drugs include Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro
An estimated 12 percent of American adults have tried one of these medications since their inception, and around six percent currently take them, around 18 million.
With the activated hormones that signal fullness, people on the drugs take in far less food than they would without them, leading to smaller portion sizes and less snacking.
The Impact Analytics report found in 2024, the average calorie intake is projected to be around 3,600 calories per person per day.
The organization believes this number could decrease to 2,800 calories by 2030, which would be the lowest since the 1960s.
According to the report, sales for fresh produce is up, with a 12.4 percent increase in fresh fruit sales and a 9.2 percent increase in vegetables since 2021.
The investment bank Morgan Stanley predicted the number of people drinking sodas and alcohol and eating salty snacks will fall four percent by 2035, forcing manufacturers to either reformulate or risk being squeezed out of the market.
Impact Analytics CEO Prashant Agrawal told USA TODAY: ‘We're moving from the sugary foods, processed foods to more healthy foods.
‘GLP is a cause of it. There's also the fact that people are more worried about ultra-processed foods.’
The report’s authors said: ‘As more people adopt healthier eating habits and use GLP-1 drugs, demand for high-calorie, processed foods is expected to decrease significantly by 2030.
‘Sugary snacks, carbonated soft drinks, fast food, frozen meals, Consumer Behavior: and other high-calorie, low-nutrition products are likely to see declining sales.’
By 2030, there could be a significant reduction in calorie intake across the entire adult population thanks to the explosive popularity of weight loss medications
A survey conducted by Morgan Stanley found 73 percent of people ate less confectionary foods, which includes sugary candy, chocolate and some baked goods
Major players in the fast food industry, such as McDonald's, Burger King and Yum Brands, which owns KFC and Taco Bell, could see falling demand
Last year, the CEO of global snacking company Kellanova, which owns brands like Cheez-It, Pringles, and Rice Krispies Treats, told Bloomberg: ‘Like everything that potentially impacts our business, we’ll look at it, study it, and, if necessary, mitigate.’
One day later, investment firm Barclays predicted the impact that the advent of the drugs would have on companies including Pepsi Co., which makes sodas, Cheetos and Doritos, McDonald’s Corp., and Altria Group Inc., the cigarette maker.
The firm suggested these companies buy insurance to protect themselves against potential financial losses, with strategists saying: ‘The impacts of GLP-1s potentially introduce disruption into a number of industries.’ | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13962481/ozempic-decrease-americans-calorie-intake-2030.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:08:09Z |
In the iPad Mini 7 Box: No Charger in Europe, New Braided USB-C Cable
The new iPad mini 7 does not come with a charger in the box in European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and others. This change is likely in response to EU regulations regarding electronic waste that will be enforced starting in 2026, but even some European countries that are not part of the EU are impacted.
The latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models, introduced earlier this year, also do not come with a charger in the box in Europe.
The lack of a charger in the box with iPads only applies to Europe for the time being. Apple includes a 20W USB-C charger with the iPad mini 7 in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, Brazil, and other countries around the world.
It is likely that the iPad mini 7 does not include Apple stickers in the box either, as part of Apple's goal of removing plastic from its packaging by next year. This is a trend we've seen all year long, with the Vision Pro, the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models, and the iPhone 16 series also lacking Apple stickers inside the box. Customers can still ask for Apple stickers if they are purchasing these devices in person at an Apple retail store.
There is one tiny bit of good news: the USB-C charging cable included with the iPad mini is now braided for added durability.
Apple began accepting iPad mini 7 orders today, and the device launches on October 23.
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OKC Thunder Finish Second in NBA Podcast's 2024-25 Team Rankings
The Oklahoma City Thunder have garnered plenty of national attention after adding two veteran role players to a roster that won 57 games last season.
Mark Daigneault and his team received more praise this week when Group Chat, a show on The Ringer's podcast network, completed its NBA team rankings ahead of the 2024-25 season.
OKC came in second on the list, ranking ahead of the Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, and New York Knicks, who rounded out the podcast's top five teams.
"I do think the Thunder are pretty definitively the favorite in the West," said Rob Mahoney, one of the show's three hosts. "Given how hard it is to repeat right now in the NBA, and the rigors of going back-to-back, (it) would not surprise me whatsoever if the Thunder end up winning the NBA title right now. Which is, an insane thing to say about a team that's in their position, with as much youth as they have."
Oklahoma City brings back nearly its entire roster from last year's playoff run in addition to adding former Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein and former Bulls wing Alex Caruso.
Hartenstein gives the team size and rebounding prowess that was not on the roster last season while also being a solid playmaker, fitting well with Daigneault's system. Caruso, who won a championship as a role player with the Lakers, adds postseason experience, perimeter shooting and outstanding defense to the Thunder's roster.
With the two aforementioned additions to go along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and a host of other talented players, it is no surprise that OKC is one of the media. favorites to win an NBA title this season.
The only team ranked ahead of Oklahoma City in Group Chat's rankings were the Boston Celtics, who are fresh off an NBA title victory and bring back virtually the same roster.
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The drones will be predominantly used by the navy in the Indian Ocean Region, Reuters reported last year.
Two of India's long-time rivals, China and Pakistan, have sophisticated air defense systems that can limit the use of the drones along India's land borders.
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ONGC Hikes Stake In Petchem Subsidiary OPaL To 94.04% For Rs 5,594.80 Crore
On Sept. 25, ONGC's board had approved investments in equity shares of OPaL for Rs 10,501 crore, in one or more tranches.
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp. has increased its stake in ONGC Petro Additions Ltd. to 94.04% after acquiring additional equity for Rs 5,594.80 crore.
"ONGC paid Rs 5594,79,69,350 to OPaL for allotment of 559,47,96,935 equity shares of Rs 10 each," ONGC's exchange filing stated.
On Sept. 25, ONGC's board had approved investments in equity shares of OPaL for Rs 10,501 crore in one or more tranches. The company shall make investments in equity shares of OPaL, as and when offered, subject to a ceiling of Rs 10,501 crore, according to the approval of the government of India, it had said then.
OPaL, a subsidiary of ONGC, operates a mega petrochemical complex in Gujarat with a capacity to produce 14 lakh tonnes of polymers and 5 lakh tonnes of chemicals annually. The company reported a turnover of Rs 14,323 crore in FY24.
The acquisition aligns with ONGC's objective of vertical integration into downstream petrochemicals, as approved by the Government of India. The investment was made through a rights issue, the statement said.
OPaL was incorporated in 2006 and operates a 5 sq. km. plant in Dahej SEZ in Gujarat. The plant has a capacity to produce 14 lakh tonnes of polymers and 5 lakh tonnes of chemicals—1,100 KTPA ethylene, 400 KTPA propylene and the associated units consist of a pyrolysis gasoline hydrogenation unit, a butadiene extraction unit and a benzene extraction unit.
The products are supplied in both domestic and export markets, it said.
OPaL has the largest standalone dual-feed cracker in Southeast Asia.
A dual-feed cracker converts naphtha and offgases from refining into polymer-grade ethylene and propylene using a process that is known as thermal cracking. Thermal cracking can also produce byproducts such as benzene, butadiene, gasoline, and toluene.
In the last three years, the turnover of OPaL has consistently declined from Rs 16,065 crore in FY22 to Rs 14,628 crore in FY23. In the preceding financial year, it came down to Rs 14,323 crore.
Shares of ONGC closed 0.99% down on BSE compared with a 0.19% decline in the benchmark Sensex on Tuesday. | https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/ongc-acquires-94-stake-opal-petrochemicals-indian-energy-news | 2024-10-15T18:08:15Z |
The Final War of Wizards and Dragons Is a New Kind of Dark Fantasy Novel and Adventure of a Lifetime
Book 2 of the Kordan Series, with QR codes for Original Music and Graphics, is in stores now!
We all make sacrifices, but at what point is the cost too high? Kordan, Alicanth, and Stelth face such a dilemma.”
MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rebel Books Press announces the publication of ‘The Final War of Wizards and Dragons’ by author David Nos. This fantasy novel is a multilayered classic adventure tale; jam-packed with mind-blowing dragon and wizard twists and turns. — Author David Nos
As in the beloved prequel in the Kordan series, ‘Kordan the Wizard,’ readers are again treated to original music sprinkled throughout the book that brings content alive, courtesy of David Nos and his prolific music writing partner, Robert Agner.
The writing is charming to read, yet incredibly unique in its myriad of complex, genius fantasy and fantastical worlds, gods, feuds, and dark battles. From loyalty to royalty; romance to never-seen-before dark realities, and the greatest bond of its time: that between a wizard and the last dragon.
"We all make sacrifices, but at what point is the cost too high? Kordan, Alicanth, and Stelth face such a dilemma. In The FINAL WAR of Wizards and Dragons the price of sacrifice may not be an option. Their choice may have already been made,” said author David Nos.
"The music throughout the book, accessible by phone camera or QR app, allows your ears to participate in bringing the story and characters to life,” added Robert Agner.
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David Nos is a printer by trade and a musician by degree. He has always loved to write. Most of the songs he and Robert Agner have written over 50 years are musical stories. After testing his writing skills in a local writing contest and winning, David Nos wrote his first novel in the series, ‘Kordan the Wizard’ and with his songwriting partner Robert Agner, decided to add music, accessible in the content of the book via QR codes. Today they have the first Fantasy/music hybrid in their unique offering Kordan the Wizard. Now, the duo has continued that tradition with The FINAL WAR of Wizards and Dragons.
About Robert Agner
Robert Agner has been writing music with David Nos for decades. Along with Dave's wife Kim, they have been performing original music for many years, in several venues, and in front of both small and large audiences. Recently, Robert Agner and David Nos created music that is accessible by QR code that is printed in the pages of Dave's first novel, ‘Kordan the Wizard’ and now available in book 2 of the series, in ‘The FINAL WAR of Wizards and Dragons.’
With this unique concept, the music and lyrics add a special dimension when reading the story. The music can be purchased separately and is available on most online music platforms.
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KING COUNTY, Wash. — The driver of a car was killed in a one-vehicle crash early Tuesday.
It happened shortly before 4 a.m. at 4255 S 204th Street in an unincorporated area of Kent off Orillia Road South. The crash site is not far from St. Patrick Cemetery.
Puget Sound Fire said firefighters arrived to find a car that had hit a pole. The King County Sheriff’s Office said the car ended up in a ditch after the crash.
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Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings: Tight ends (Half-PPR)
The tight end position got off to a slow start in the 2024 fantasy football season, but that all changed in Week 7. After five weeks of (mostly) disappointment, most of the top-drafted fantasy football tight ends this year finally enjoyed some relevance, as George Kittle, Mark Andrews, Trey McBride and Sam LaPorta all finished as top-six options.
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It was Andrews' performance this week that was a particular stunner, posting a 3-66-1 line on four targets for his first week scoring more than eight fantasy points in 2024. He posted a season-high 94.7% route participation rate on passing snaps — all good signs of what could be to come in the future.
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Körber Business Area supply chain opened a state-of-the-art Innovation Center in Dallas, Texas, marking the occasion with an exclusive ribbon cutting ceremony on October 10. The facility reflects Körber's commitment to long-term growth in the US market and it will enhance Körber's ability to serve as the leading strategic partner for its growing customer base. Over 100 business leaders representing some of the world's leading brands were in attendance at the event, including special guests Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer and representatives from Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne's Office, which featured an exclusive first look at the cutting-edge facility and modern conference space.
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Kӧrber Senior Executive Leadership celebrates the opening of the company's new, state-of-the-art Innovation Center in Dallas, Texas. Back (from left): Julia Neves, Balram Bali, Dr. Nicole Schwaebe, Markus Froehlich, Stefan Boehmer, Lucas Watson, Todd Henry, Creighton Trull, Samantha Wommack, Hamid Salemizadeh. Front (from left): Ananta Islam, CEO and Region President, Parcel Logistics, Americas, Körber Business Area Supply Chain and Dr. Helena Garriga, Group Executive Board Member and President
The Körber Innovation Center showcases a full-scale, end-to-end setup of Körber's advanced parcel and postal sortation handling equipment, trusted by the nation's largest multinational supply chain companies to efficiently sort and deliver commercial mail and packages to end customers. Its strategic location on Körber's Dallas site, which houses the company's engineering, manufacturing, and warehousing teams and facilities, enables the space to feature the latest machine hardware and software upgrades developed by the company's in-house experts. This is the first facility of its kind in North America for Körber's Business Area Supply Chain, marking a significant milestone in their expansion. It also marks an important step forward in the company's North American growth strategy, following Körber's recent expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in Dallas just last year, which included the addition of a panel shop and a state-of-the-art warehouse, along with the establishment and build out of an on-site engineering hub.
"We are pleased to officially open Körber's newest Supply Chain Innovation Center, which plays a pivotal role in accelerating our technological advancements, while empowering our partners across the supply chain industry. This center represents our commitment to innovation in North America, ensuring that Körber remains at the forefront of high-performance solutions. It will serve as a cornerstone in advancing our strategy, supporting our growth in the U.S. while remaining the top choice for customers, partners and talent," said Dr. Helena Garriga, Group Executive Board Member and President, Business Area Supply Chain.
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How to cash in... on sin! MIDAS reveals the VERY un-woke shares that could earn you a packet
- From tobacco, to oil and arms: MIDAS SHARE TIPS looks at sin stocks
Hollywood star Mae West once said: 'It ain't no sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any.' But ideas of what constitutes a sin have changed since her day.
When West was breaking box office records in the 1930s, smoking and drinking were almost de rigueur. Driving was a pleasure and gas-guzzling motors were a source of pride. Even gambling was in fashion, with Las Vegas on the make as a gaming venue and fun spot.
Today, some investors take a dim view of such activities.
Smoking was once associated with bravura and sophistication, thanks in no small part to the efforts of big tobacco firms
Listed companies involved in booze, betting, fags and fuel are described in the investment world as 'sin stocks', along with arms firms and defence companies.
Not that long ago, it seemed as if these businesses were hurtling towards their sell-by date. Green investing was all the rage and ethically minded savers were turning their backs on dozens of companies that were deemed damaging to our health and our green and pleasant land.
The cost-of-living squeeze changed that mindset, along with Putin's war on Ukraine which shifted attitudes towards defence stocks. Investors are looking with fresh eyes at making money from human vices, and from the efforts to keep the world safe from all-out war.
So does sin pay on the stock market or should we seek our rewards in more virtuous industries?
Hollywood star Mae West once said: 'It ain't no sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don't break any'
Odds on: Gambling firms
Gambling was once described as: 'The sure way of getting nothing for something.'
From a stock market perspective, however, Paddy Power and Betfair owner Flutter Entertainment has been a rip-roaring success.
Based in Dublin, the group has become the world's largest sports betting and online gaming operator, with around 14 million people parting with hard-earned cash every single month in the hope of winning against the odds.
This year alone, Flutter is expected to deliver sales of $14 billion (£10.7 billion) and boss Peter Jackson is aiming for $21 billion by 2027, with profits soaring along the way.
Such big numbers make gambling firms an easy target.
Rachel Reeves is thought to be mulling a £3 billion tax raid on the industry at her forthcoming Budget and several American states are looking at tighter regulation and tax increases.
Speculation hit Flutter shares on Monday but the company is still a top performing sinner, quadrupling in price over the past decade, with several dividend payments thrown in for good measure.
Even after dipping earlier this week, Flutter shares have soared more than 30 per cent over the past year and now cost almost £175 apiece.
Not every gambling stock is a winner though. Shares in rival Entain have slumped from £21 to little more than £7 in the past three years, as the group behind Ladbrokes and Coral has battled a series of setbacks, including allegations of bribery in Turkey, culminating in a £615 million payment deal.
Entain has since appointed fresh faces to the board and recent performance has been encouraging.
But large investors are unhappy with the company and a lawsuit was filed against the firm, claiming compensation for the tumbling share price.
On a ten-year basis, Entain still beats the wider market but, even if gamblers fancy the odds on this one, cautious types would almost certainly prefer to steer clear.
Safe and secure: Backing defence stocks
Nothing illustrates investors' changing attitudes more than the defence sector. Not that long ago, defence stocks were associated with warmongering, and the sale of arms was widely considered a dirty business.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine turned that type of thinking on its head. Today, firms such as BAE Systems, Qinetiq and Cohort are recognised as providing a vital service, keeping innocent civilians safe from harm.
BAE is the giant of the trio, valued on the stock market at almost £40 billion. Cohort is the baby with a valuation of less than £400 million.
Qinetiq, with a value of just over £2.5 billion, is a slightly different beast. Spun out of the Ministry of Defence, the firm is one for the geeks, focused on research and development, testing and training, cyber security and intelligence, rather than vehicles and weaponry.
Shares in all three have soared however, and there should be more to come.
Countries the world over are upping defence budgets in response to growing turmoil and tension and Qinetiq issued a confident trading update only this week, citing 'a heightened threat environment'.
BAE shares are up 137 per cent since the start of 2022 and Qinetiq has seen its shares rise by 70 per cent over the same period. As for Cohort, its shares have increased in value by 58 per cent this year alone.
An oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Oil, gas and coal are responsible for more than 80 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions
Powering on: Energy giants BP and Shell
Oil, gas and coal are responsible for more than 80 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions, the consequences of which stretch from here to Antarctica.
As giants in the oil and gas world, BP and Shell have long battled with green lobbyists.
Desperately trying to burnish environmental credentials, BP adopted the logo Beyond Petroleum and Shell declared an ambition to become the world's biggest producer of renewable energy.
That target was quietly dropped and new boss Wael Sawan has pivoted to a focus on profitable growth, spending on green stuff only if it makes commercial sense.
BP is also expected to abandon plans to cut oil and gas production, under pressure from hard-nosed investors, one of whom described the group's performance as 'embarrassing'.
Eco-warriors may despair but, from a stock market perspective, too much greenery could be seen as self-indulgent.
Oil, gas and coal still account for some 80 per cent of global energy use, heating our homes and powering almost every vehicle on the road, as well as ships and planes.
Hard as we try, these fossil fuels are likely to remain a dominant feature of everyday life for some time to come – and they generate billions of pounds in revenue for Shell and BP.
Both continue to invest in new forms of energy, from hydrogen plants to carbon capture to wind and solar but, perhaps not surprisingly, investors want returns here and now and fossil fuels are the best way to deliver them.
With shares at £25.10, Shell is way ahead of smaller rival BP – producing total returns of around 90 per cent over the past decade, including dividends.
BP, whose shares have fallen by seven per cent over the past decade, is playing catch-up but that could mean there is more to go for, at £3.91 a share.
A billion people light up each day, with smoking a national pastime in countries from Indonesia to Serbia
Would you puff on tobacco firms?
Smoking was once associated with bravura and sophistication, thanks in no small part to the efforts of big tobacco firms, who spent billions on campaigns designed to encourage us to take up the habit. Now, we know that smoking is a killer.
Advertising is banned, shops hide cigarettes away, packets sport scary slogans and lighting up is increasingly difficult outside the home.
Yet, still we do it. Around 12 per cent of adults smoke in the UK, down from 20 per cent a few years ago but still more than six million nationwide. Many parts of the world are more gung-ho.
A billion people light up each day, with smoking a national past-time in countries from Indonesia in Southeast Asia to Serbia in the Balkans.
The London stock markets boasts two tobacco giants, British American Tobacco, whose brands include Dunhill, Lucky Strike and Rothmans, and Imperial Brands, makers of Lambert & Butler, Winston and Gauloises among others.
Both firms have been working hard to build a presence in so-called next generation products – vapes, nicotine pouches and gadgets that heat tobacco rather than burn it. Sales have been growing and both tout their achievements in this field.
Nonetheless, BAT makes the vast majority of its money from cigarettes and Imperial has yet to turn a profit from vapes and the like. Sums are large. Both generate billions of pounds in cash annually and BAT, the bigger of the pair, has increased dividend payments every year for the past 26, according to investment firm AJ Bell.
Until recently, however, stock market investors were not interested. Shares in both firms more than halved and Imperial was particularly hard hit after a somewhat indiscriminate approach to smokefree gizmos.
Both are still well below former peaks but prices have recovered sharply in recent months, reflecting self-help measures and renewed investor focus on returns.
BAT shares are up by 18 per cent so far this year and Imperial Brands have risen by 25 per cent.
Many savers might still feel uneasy about profiting from tobacco. Those with no such scruples might consider both firms' track record and conclude there is still money to be made in this industry.
We Britons consume an average of 18 units of alcohol a week – equivalent to around two bottles of 12 per cent wine each
Would you drink to these 'cheap' stocks?
According to government data, we Brits consume around 18 units of alcohol a week – equivalent to around two bottles of 12 per cent wine each.
That's less than countries such as France and Germany but more than the NHS would like. We also have a particular tendency to binge, guzzling most of those units on one or two nights a week.
Given our penchant for booze, investors might think breweries, pubs and drinks firms would deliver fabulous returns. Sadly not.
Drinks giant Diageo is the name behind some of the best-known brands in the business, from Smirnoff to Johnnie Walker and from Guinness to Baileys.
Valued on the stock market at almost £60 billion, the company was a top performer for many years. Shares soared to more than £40 in 2022 but the stock has tumbled to little more than £25 since then, hit by tough economic conditions and a few own goals to boot.
Chief executive Debra Crew believes long-term prospects are sound but admits that consumers remain cautious. That suggests Diageo shares are unlikely to rebound any time soon, unless the group falls prey to takeover action.
Brewers and publicans have come under even more pressure. Covid-19 hit them hard and most have yet to fully recover.
Take Shepherd Neame, the UK's oldest brewer, whose beers include Spitfire lager and Bishops Finger ale. Based in Faversham, Kent, the firm can trace its roots back to 1147, making beer for local people when the water was too dirty to drink.
Recent years have not been kind to this business and the shares have more than halved to £5.80, even though sales and profits are rising and independent auditors value its pub estate at £12.17 a share.
Despite stock market pessimism, chief executive Jonathan Neame is confident about the future, with plenty of plans for growth. Fans of family-run businesses could do worse than take a punt on Shepherd Neame, which has proved its mettle over centuries.
Founded in 1831, Young's & Co is a stripling compared to its Kentish peer but the Aim-listed brewer and pub group is substantially larger and takes pride in being one of the most profitable firms in its field.
Young's portfolio also includes The Alexandra in Wimbledon, London, which can make a fair bid to be more saint than sinner, offering free turkey dinners to anyone on their own on Christmas Day, a tradition now in its tenth year.
Like most in this industry, however, Young's shares have been hammered since 2020, virtually halving to £9. Brokers believe the stock is worth more than £15 - and the numbers stack up - but, with rumours that Chancellor Rachel Reeves might clobber Aim stocks in her budget, only the bravest investors will hit on Young's shares now.
Should you buy sin stocks?
Some investors swear by sin stocks, arguing that they provide goods and services that are essential, addictive or just too tempting.
A look at our list of reprobates however shows marked differences between some sinners and others.
Politicians see them as easy targets, management can drop the ball and trends can evolve. Right now, investor emphasis seems to be fixed on financial returns but that may shift again in time.
Ultimately then, similar rules apply across the market, to saints, sinners and everyone in-between. You win some, you lose some, but firms with shrewd managers, attractive products and keen prices should deliver the goods over time. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/mailplus/article-13961293/How-cash-sin-investment-expert-reveals-woke-stocks-earn-packet-tobacco-firms-arms-dealing.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:08:17Z |
Blazers Signing Former Lottery Pick As Preseason Continues
The Portland Trail Blazers may be just a week-and-change away from the start of their 2024-25 regular season, but that doesn't mean head coach Joe Cronin isn't still tinkering around the fringes of his roster.
To wit, Portland announced Tuesday in an official team press release that the club has inked former lottery selection James Bouknight to an Exhibit 10 training camp agreement.
Bouknight, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard/point guard, was selected with the No. 11 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, following an All-Big East run with the University of Connecticut Huskies.
He toggled between Charlotte and its G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, throughout his three-season tenure with the Hornets. Across 79 total NBA games, Bouknight has averaged a middling 4.8 points on .363/.335/.770 shooting splits, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.9 dimes.
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Legend Biotech Co. (NASDAQ:LEGN – Get Free Report)’s share price gapped up prior to trading on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $49.68, but opened at $51.77. Legend Biotech shares last traded at $46.24, with a volume of 583,948 shares changing hands.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several analysts have weighed in on the company. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $90.00 price objective on shares of Legend Biotech in a report on Monday, June 17th. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $90.00 price objective on shares of Legend Biotech in a report on Wednesday, July 3rd. TD Cowen reduced their price target on Legend Biotech from $71.00 to $67.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 15th. HC Wainwright reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $73.00 price objective on shares of Legend Biotech in a report on Monday, September 30th. Finally, Scotiabank raised their target price on Legend Biotech from $70.00 to $76.00 and gave the stock a “sector outperform” rating in a report on Monday, August 12th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, Legend Biotech presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $82.08.
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Legend Biotech Price Performance
Legend Biotech (NASDAQ:LEGN – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August 9th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.54) by $0.49. The firm had revenue of $186.50 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $125.25 million. Legend Biotech had a negative return on equity of 23.20% and a negative net margin of 62.50%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 154.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.27) EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Legend Biotech Co. will post -1.51 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. US Bancorp DE grew its stake in Legend Biotech by 4.5% in the first quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 6,835 shares of the company’s stock valued at $383,000 after purchasing an additional 293 shares in the last quarter. American International Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Legend Biotech by 50.0% in the first quarter. American International Group Inc. now owns 900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after buying an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board increased its holdings in Legend Biotech by 1.6% during the second quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 24,689 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,093,000 after buying an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC raised its position in Legend Biotech by 9.7% during the first quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 5,585 shares of the company’s stock worth $313,000 after acquiring an additional 494 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group Inc. lifted its stake in Legend Biotech by 9.0% in the first quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 6,359 shares of the company’s stock valued at $356,000 after acquiring an additional 527 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.89% of the company’s stock.
Legend Biotech Company Profile
Legend Biotech Corporation, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of novel cell therapies for oncology and other indications in the United States, China, and internationally. Its lead product candidate, LCAR- B38M, is a chimeric antigen receptor for the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM).
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Royal Queen Seeds (RQS) and TYSON 2.0 announced having joined forces once again to launch a limited-edition collector's box featuring their new cannabis strain, Jawbreaker.
Released ahead of Mike Tyson‘s return to the ring this November, this special collaboration offers cannabis enthusiasts and Tyson fans an opportunity to own a piece of history.
Limited to just 2,000 boxes, each collector's item is numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. It also includes five feminized Jawbreaker seeds, TYSON 2.0 branded rolling papers, a grinder, reusable filters and more.
The box pays homage to Tyson’s highly anticipated fight on November 15, 2024, his first official challenge since 2005.
"This collector's box captures the spirit of my upcoming fight—an intensity paired with a strain that demands dedication and passion to reach its full, hard-hitting potential," Tyson said. "I want people to hold onto it as a way to remember this moment in time."
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The strain follows previous launches as Gelato 44 and NYC Sour D. Fans of both cannabis and boxing can commemorate Tyson's iconic return to the ring by purchasing the limited-edition box online through Royal Queen Seeds.
"This limited-edition box creates an unforgettable experience for cannabis enthusiasts and collectors, as well as a chance to own a piece of the Tyson legacy," said Shai Ramsahai, president of Royal Queen Seeds.
In addition to the collector’s box, RQS is offering a raffle for two free tickets to Tyson’s fight in Arlington, Texas. Fans can enter by visiting RQSGlobal.
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Israel is scrambling to supply interceptor missiles amid a looming shortage as the regime is bracing for more retaliatory attacks from the regional resistance, more than a year after it launched the genocidal war on Gaza, a report says.
The report by the the Financial Times came as the United States on Sunday confirmed that its military is sending an anti-missile system operated by American troops to aid the Israeli forces following the Tel Aviv regime's failure to defend itself against Iran and as Tel Aviv has threatened it will attack Iranian sites.
“Israel’s munitions issue is serious,” the Financial Times cited Dana Stroul, a former senior Pentagon official with responsibility for the West Asia, as saying on Tuesday.
“If Iran responds to an Israel attack [with a massive air strike campaign], and [Lebanon’s] Hezbollah joins in too, Israel air defenses will be stretched,” she said, noting that US stockpiles were not limitless.
“The US can’t continue supplying Ukraine and Israel at the same pace. We are reaching a tipping point.”
Boaz Levy, chief executive of Israel Aerospace Industries, which makes the Arrow interceptors used to down ballistic missiles, said he was running triple shifts to keep production lines running.
“Some of our lines are working 24 hours, seven days a week. Our goal is to meet all our obligations,” Levy said, according to Press TV.
While Israel does not disclose the size of its stockpiles, he said “it is no secret that we need to replenish stocks.”
Since early October 2023, Israel has been waging brutal two-front aggression that has killed more than 42,000 people in the Gaza Strip and at least 2,306 others in Lebanon so far.
Over the same period, the usurping regime has also assassinated several resistance leaders, including Hamas’s political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
In support of Palestinians in Gaza, resistance groups have launched retaliatory attacks on Israeli targets and vowed to keep fighting until the Gaza onslaught ends.
In response to Israel’s barbaric acts of assassination against the resistance front’s top leaders, Iran carried out Operation True Promise 2 earlier this month.
During the operation, Iran launched some 200 high-speed ballistic missiles at the Zionist entity’s military, espionage and intelligence bases, sending almost 10 million settlers into bomb shelters. Ninety percent of the fired Iranian missiles hit their targets.
MNA | https://en.mehrnews.com/news/223000/US-says-can-t-continue-giving-arms-to-Kiev-Israel-together | 2024-10-15T18:08:20Z |
RailTel Secures Rs 79.8 Crore Order From Maharashtra Housing Body
The share price of RailTel closed 0.54% lower at Rs 408.10 apiece on the NSE.
RailTel Corp. on Tuesday received an order worth Rs 79.8 crore from the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority. The project needs to be executed by Jan. 15, 2025, according to an exchange filing on Tuesday.
Previous Oder Wins of RailTel
In September, RailTel received an order worth Rs 156 crore from the Maharashtra Rural Development Department. The Rs 156-crore order involved operationalisation of ASSK-GP projects in Konkan, Pune, and Nashik regions.
On Sept. 2, the telecom infrastructure provider was awarded the Navratna status, making it the 22nd central public sector enterprise to achieve this prestigious designation. Other companies that received the Navratna status alongside RailTel include Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd., National Hydroelectric Power Corp. and Solar Energy Corp. The top public sector undertakings in India, distinguished by their financial and operational prowess, are considered Navratna companies.
RailTel Corp Q1 Performance
RailTel Corp. reported a 27% rise in its profit at Rs 48.7 crore for the first quarter of the current financial year. This compares to Rs 38.4 crore for the same period last year.
The company posted a revenue of Rs 558.1 crore, indicating a 19% rise for the three months ended June 30, as against Rs 467.6 crore in the corresponding quarter of the last financial year.
The New Delhi-based company's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation were at Rs 103.4 crore, denoting a 14.8% surge as compared to Rs 90 crore for the same quarter in the previous fiscal.
Shares of RailTel closed 0.54% lower at Rs 408.10 apiece on the NSE, compared to a 0.28% fall in the benchmark Nifty. The stock has risen 82.64% in the last 12 months and 20.74% on a year-to-date basis.
Of the three analysts tracking the company, one maintains a 'buy' rating on the stock and two recommend 'sell', according to the Bloomberg data. The average of 12-month analysts' consensus price target implies a potential downside of 32%. | https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/railtel-secures-rs-79-8-crore-order-maharashtra-housing-body-indian-telcom-news | 2024-10-15T18:08:21Z |
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS UNLEASHED IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI, today announces that a new Sustainability Management Module is available in the 24R2 version of IFS Cloud as part of a collaboration with PwC*. The powerful module includes new features which have been developed to help customers simplify and efficiently manage sustainability data collection and performance tracking across the organization.
Many large companies operating in the EU are obliged to comply with the CSRD from 2025, requiring urgent readiness action now. A key area which is holding organizations back is in data management. IFS Cloud provides the confidence that all data being used to measure and support reporting is accurate and up to date.
Designed for ease-of-use, the Sustainability Management Module streamlines complex data collection, with IFS Cloud providing a single source of organization-wide data that is essential for accurate reporting.
The Sustainability Management Module has been designed in collaboration with PwC's ESG experts to ensure features are comprehensive, standardized and can become interoperable with other forthcoming directives in the future. IFS Cloud customers will also have the option to use PwC's expert ESG advisory services, including entity scoping, double materiality assessments, gap assessments, and implementation planning to support compliance with the CSRD and with the implementation of their sustainability reporting strategy.
Insights from the module will empower organizations to drive sustainability action that supports greater ESG transparency and provide companies with a competitive edge by helping to optimize resources and minimize waste, delivering long-lasting business value.
Key Features of IFS Cloud Sustainability Management Module:
A crucial component of the Sustainability Management Module is the KPI Catalog, which facilitates the comprehensive management of sustainability KPIs. The KPI Catalog ensures that organizations can track relevant sustainability metrics consistently and accurately. Furthermore, the module streamlines the management of sustainability data and goals, offering a comprehensive solution that ensures sustainability initiatives are fully integrated into the organization's overallbusiness strategy. This integration helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, respond to stakeholder expectations, and achieve their long-term sustainability objectives effectively.
Sophie Graham, Chief Sustainability Officer, IFS commented : "Business success extends beyond profit margins, in lockstep with championing environmental stewardship for lasting impact. We are proudly leading the charge in embedding environmentally conscious practices into core operations by helping to support growing regulations while also providing customers with a competitive edge. This is only achievable if enterprises have full confidence in their data source and if the process is demystified. The introduction of the Sustainability Management Module enables our customers to make a huge leap towards achieving their sustainability goals and see value quickly."
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"Accurate and comprehensive ESG data is essential for organisations to monitor progress, identify improvement opportunities, and comply with regulations. Reliable data also enables businesses to make informed decisions, be transparent with stakeholders, and build trust. Through our collaboration with IFS and their Sustainability Management Module in IFS Cloud, we leverage our PwC ESG expertise and regulatory knowledge to provide valuable guidance, insights and support. This enables organisations to effectively deliver their corporate sustainability objectives, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape."
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The New York Jets just keep digging the hole deeper.
They put everything into one shot this season with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. They're 2-4, one of the most disappointing teams in the league. They have fired their coach, Robert Saleh, and in their first game without him they made a month's worth of mistakes and lost a big game to the Buffalo Bills.
If the Jets had won that game, Tuesday's trade for Davante Adams would have made more sense. Now it just seems like they're chasing losses.
The Jets sent a conditional third-round pick that can become a second to the Las Vegas Raiders for Adams. The whole Adams situation isn't the best look for the Raiders either, but we'll come back to that. For now it's the Jets, already all-in, reaching in their pocket to put more chips in the middle but with a bad hand.
There's a scenario in which this all works out for New York. But you have to tell a fairly unbelievable story to get there.
Jets' Davante Adams trade doesn't solve their issues
Adams essentially replaces Mike Williams as the Jets' No. 2 receiver, a few months after the Jets signed Williams to a $10 million deal as part of their veteran shopping spree. In a perfect world Adams is the All-Pro that Aaron Rodgers remembers from his Green Bay Packers days. In reality, he's a 32-year-old receiver whose numbers were way down last season — 1,516 yards and 15.2-yard average in 2022 to 1,144 and 11.1 in 2023 — and is joining a new team in midseason.
By the time Adams gets going in the Jets offense, if he ever does, it might be too late.
Adams could be a big help, giving the Jets a needed secondary option in the passing game after Garrett Wilson (though Allen Lazard has been quite productive) and it could help the Jets take off. But what's the real ceiling for this team?
The Jets are two games behind the Bills now, and the Bills have a road win over New York for tiebreaker purposes. if the Jets don't rally to overtake the Bills in the AFC East, the fight for a wild card spot might not be as tough as first anticipated due to down seasons from the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins. Prudently, the Jets would have been better off looking toward what comes next rather than shipping off what might be a top 75 draft pick.
For this to all feel like a success, Adams would have to have a nearly immediate impact, reverse a troubling downward career trend, the 2-4 Jets would have to go about 8-3 to make the playoffs, then in the playoffs they would have to get on a hot streak against division winners who look way better than them right now. Maybe Jets fans would be happy with a playoff appearance and a one-and-done exit. It has been 14 years since they made it at all.
But even for that, the Jets would have to be a different team than they've shown the past six weeks. Adams doesn't fix all the issues with penalties, he won't make the offensive line better and he won't help kicker Greg Zuerlein out of his slump either.
Why didn't the Raiders trade Adams before?
The Raiders side makes more sense. They aren't paying any more of Adams' salary in the trade. That makes the dead cap hits a manageable $13.67 million this year and $15.7 million in 2025 according to Spotrac. It's a significant cap savings for a player that had a $44.1 million cap hit coming next season.
But the whole situation has been odd. The Raiders don't have many stars and Adams was a player who was front and center late last season in getting Antonio Pierce the permanent head coaching job. If the Raiders did want to move away from one of their only marketable stars just two years after a major trade for him, why not do it in March when his value would have been higher? Switching lanes three games into the season, when the Raiders aren't any better or worse than expected, makes it seem like Las Vegas doesn't have a plan. Getting a conditional third for Adams is fine but it's not transformative. At least there's more salary cap room for next season, although probably no enticing quarterback to spend it on.
Maybe it works out for everyone. The Jets make the playoffs with a new-look offense. The Raiders wisely use all that extra salary-cap space next offseason to take a big step in their never-ending rebuild. But at the moment, it's hard to find a clear winner to Tuesday's big trade. | https://www.kiro7.com/news/national/davante-adams-trade/77SOYV6Q5QAIMQGCDXHSND6WWQ/ | 2024-10-15T18:08:23Z |
Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings: WRs (Half-PPR)
We've got another interesting slate of games in Week 7, but it's possible that none of them will be more interesting for a cohort of fantasy football wide receivers than the Baltimore Ravens vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Week 7 "Monday Night Football." Each of these teams has some top-tier receiving options, including Bucs WRs Chris Godwin and Mike Evans and Ravens wideout Zay Flowers.
Two of those wideouts (Godwin, Flowers) are coming off a week where they ranked top-10 in fantasy scoring, while Evans had himself a disappointing Week 6, catching just two of his six targets for 34 receiving yards.
[Week 7 Half-PPR Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | FLEX | D/ST | Kickers]
The good news is that the sparks for Godwin and Flowers should continue with their respective matchups, and Evans will be in a bounce-back spot; both the Ravens and Buccaneers rank top-seven in fantasy scoring allowed to opposing wide receivers.
Find out where this trio landed in our team's Week 7 wide receiver rankings:
Which wide receiver will dominate Week 7? | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/fantasy-football-week-7-rankings-wrs-half-ppr-175410982.html | 2024-10-15T18:08:23Z |
Blazers HC Chauncey Billups Acknowledges Major Portland Issues in Hall of Fame Speech
Fourth-year Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups sat out the club's 105-85 decimation of the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, as he was busy delivering his remarks amidst his enshrinement (as a player) the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Billups joined 12 other inductees. A five-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA honoree, two-time All-Defensive Second Teamer, and 2004 Finals MVP, the 6-foot-3 point guard enjoyed a 17-year NBA career highlighted by stints with the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets.
The UConn product also suited up for the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers. Across 1,043 career regular season games (937 starts), Billups boasts averages of 15.2 points on .415/.387/.894 shooting splits, 5.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals a night.
When his playing career ended following a brief return to Detroit in 2013-14, Billups latched on with Tyronn Lue's Clippers staff as an assistant coach in 2020-21. Billups has been Portland's head coach since the subsequent 2021-22 season, posting a brutal 81-165 record on mostly tanking Trail Blazers teams.
During his enshrinement speech, Billups touched on his uneven pro start, which included being traded from the Celtics midway through his rookie season — despite being the No. 3 overall selection in the 1997 NBA Draft.
Billups took special care to signal out how his Pistons tenure cemented his legacy. While with Detroit, he went to five straight Eastern Conference Finals, including two consecutive NBA Finals appearances in 2004 and 2005.
"I could go on forever about what Detroit means to me, but I will just say this: It was in Detroit where I became an NBA champion; it was in Detroit where I became 'Mr. Big Shot' [his celebrated NBA nickname]," Billups said. "It was in Detroit where I finally became an All-Star; it was in Detroit where I became known as a winner, which is all I ever wanted; and it was in Detroit where that No. 1 jersey is hanging in the rafters."
Billups also went on to shout out Trail Blazers owner Jody Allen, who brought on the legendary point guard for his first head coaching gig.
"I want to thank Jody Allen for taking a chance on me and giving me the chance to lead the Portland Trail Blazers organization," Billups said. "My coaching journey has started off a little bit like my playing journey. It’s been a little rough, but I feel the same way as a coach as I did as a player. I will win, maybe not immediately, but definitely."
More Trail Blazers: Former Portland Player Suffers Major Preseason Injury | https://www.si.com/nba/trailblazers/news/chauncey-billups-acknowledges-major-portland-issues-in-hof-speech-ak1987 | 2024-10-15T18:08:25Z |
Would a national insurance hike for your employer cost YOU money?
- Prime Minister refuses to rule out an increase in employer NICs
Keir Starmer has twice refused to rule out an increase in employer National Insurance contributions in the Budget - stating he had committed to not raising taxes on working people.
However, experts have warned an Autumn Budget rise in the employer national insurance rate or putting NI on pension contributions could have a knock-on impact for employees.
It would not directly be a tax rise on working people, meeting Labour's pledge at the election, but could reduce hiring, wages and pension contributions.
We look employee and employer national insurance contributions and why the Government is considering hiking NI on the latter, or adding it to pensions, and what it might mean for you.
The Prime Minister twice refused to rule out changes to employer NI contributions
Why increase employer national insurance?
Speculation has been whirling over whether the Government will either increase the rate of employer national insurance contributions (NICs), or adding it on to employer pension contributions.
There are two rates of national insurance, one paid by employees on their qualifying earnings, and one paid by employers on the wages they pay.
Employee NI was cut twice by former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the standard rate currently stands at 8 per cent. The rate drops to 2 per cent on annual earnings above £50,284 - broadly in line with the 40p income tax threshold.
Employers also pay national insurance based on a worker's wages and the rate for this currently stands at 13.8 per cent.
Labour promised ahead of the election not to raise taxes on working people and its manifesto ruled out increases in the rates of income tax, national insurance, VAT, and corporation tax.
But there are rumours that Labour believes it has some wriggle room on that promise and thinks it could claim to still be sticking to it, while raising employer national insurance and potentially levying it on employer pension contributions.
Over the weekend, business secretary Jonathan Reynolds suggested that the Chancellor could increase the levy on employers, which could raise as much as £17billion a year.
This would go some way to helping Chancellor Rahcel Reeves plug the £22billion so-called 'black hole' in the nation's finances.
However, an NI increase for employers has been dubbed a 'tax on jobs' and could have a detrimental impact on business confidence, at the same time the Government is trying to make the UK an attractive place to invest.
It would add further labour costs to businesses already struggling with an imminent rise in the national living wage, as well as other cost constraints.
The possibility of hiking NI contributions has also come under fire from businesses and economists for breaking a manifesto pledge.
Paul Johnson, the director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, said: 'I went back and read the manifesto and it says very clearly, we will not raise rates of National Insurance.'
What would an employer NI hike mean for workers?
Any changes made to employer contributions will almost certainly trickle down to employees.
A survey by the Association of British Insurers and the Reward and Employee Benefits Association found that 42 per cent of companies that currently pay pension contributions above the auto-enrolment minimum would lower them if an NI levy was introduced.
Robert Salter, tax partner at Blick Rothenberg, told This Is Money: 'A core principle of labour economics is that in effect it is workers that really cover the cost of employer NICs, as future pay rises and bonuses will be reduced to recognise the additional cost which the employer now has to cover.'
Employers might also look to alternatives to cut costs by either investing in technology to reduce labour, or offshoring some of the work to other countries.
'Both of these developments can easily reduce the need for labour in the UK and the wages which people can expect,' said Salter.
Phil Harwood, pension consultancy director at Evelyn Partners, told This Is Money there is a 'general pessimism about pension provision' among businesses.
'The effects might initially be quite subtle and hard to detect. Some of our client businesses were going to increase their employer contribution percentage recently and/or improving the definition of pensionable earnings.
'But they are now holding off from making these decisions until the Budget, and should employers' NI be applied to pensions many of these companies will row back on these intentions. And firms could offer less generous terms to new employees.'
Hit: Any changes to employer NI contributions are likely to trickle down to employees
Could other work benefits be cut?
Changes made to employer pension contributions could also have an impact on how non-pension benefits, like healthcare, could be treated.
Harwood warns that the additional cost of pensions for businesses could hinder the trend towards offering generous perks.
What about salary sacrifice?
There has also been speculation that employer's NI could be applied to salary sacrifice, which is often used by employees looking to boost their pension contribution.
'This is used by about half of the businesses we advise to pay some or all of the employer's NI saving to staff as an additional employer pension contribution,' says Harwood.
'Many employees could lose out on the 13.8 per cent uplift they currently get to their personal contributions.'
Jon Greer, head of retirement policy at Quilter said that any changes could make the arrangements far less attractive to employees, 'potentially leading to a reduction in their use'.
'However, they would still have a value where the employee's NI savings are added to their pension, and would be even more valuable when sacrificing earnings below the upper earnings limit of £50,270 .
'Where an employer currently shares all their NI saving with the employee through increased contributions, the impact on the employer is neutral; instead of the NI saving going into the employee's pension, it would be paid to the Treasury.
'The employee would still benefit from not paying employee national insurance but they would lose out on any NI saving the employer would have previously made to their pension pot.'
How will hiking employers NICs affect the economy?
Rachel Reeves is facing a conundrum as she looks to both balance the books and boost the economy, meaning she faces some hard decisions.
Earlier this week, the Government hosted an international investment summit in a bid to secure overseas funding, but could potential changes to employer NICs scupper these plans?
Salter warns that increasing costs for employers could potentially drive up inflation, which many people would argue is an indirect tax on everyone as their money buys them less and less.
There is also a risk that raising taxes on businesses could only deter international firms from investing in the UK.
'Given that the Labour Government is - at least officially - focussed on growing the UK economy, I cannot see how they could validly increase employer NICs and pretend that this is still their real aim.'
Domestically, it could act as a further disincentive for employers to recruit new workers, particularly younger employees where firms 'typically already have a significant training cost'.
That said, hiking NICs could 'act as a way of increasing economic productivity… by reducing low cost employee numbers and replacing them with technology,' says Salter.
While per head productivity might improve, it will be of little value to employees forced out of jobs and likely have to seek jobs elsewhere, or turn to benefits.
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Awakn Life Sciences Corp. AWKNF, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has announced a new partnership with the University of Nottingham to conduct in vivo testing of its aminoindane new chemical entity as part of its preclinical program. This research will explore the therapeutic potential of Awakn’s aminoindane, or psychoactive, series in enhancing social cognition and pro-social behaviors, particularly for trauma-related mental health disorders such as PTSD.
The study, led by Dr. Madeleine King, an expert in behavioral neuroscience, will utilize rodent models to evaluate the compound’s efficacy through the Social Transmission of Food Preferences test. Results from the trial are expected by the end of 2024. This partnership follows Awakn's recent collaboration with Eurofins Discovery for in vitro pharmacology testing of the same aminoindane series, marking significant progress in Awakn’s research and development pipeline.
Anthony Tennyson, CEO of Awakn Life Sciences, emphasized the significance of the partnership: "We believe this novel aminoindane has the potential to revolutionize mental health treatment, offering a safer alternative for trauma-related disorders such as PTSD.”
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Cannabis rescheduling seems to be right around the corner
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Patents, trade marks, and designs monthly statistics: June 2025
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At the last BRICS summit, Bahrain made a bid to join the alliance, Ambassador of Bahrain to Moscow Ahmed Abdulrahman Al-Saati revealed to TASS.
"We filed our accession application during the previous summit, but, back then, the association considered Bahrain not yet ready to accede," he noted.
When asked if the kingdom may file another application to join, the envoy pointed out that the association has suspended the admission of new member states."
The BRICS group of emerging economies has welcomed 2024 by officially adding five developing nations.
Specifically, the bloc introduced Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia to kick off the new year.
Last year, the BRICS economic alliance has flourished. In what was undoubtedly a year of growth, the bloc fast-tracked a host of initiatives. Those range from its de-dollarization plans to its first-ever expansion bid. The latter of which is finally set to be made official.
Indeed, the BRICS alliance has welcomed 2024 by officially adding five expansion nations to its ranks. Specifically, it introduced Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia to be the first countries to constitute expansion since South Africa was added more than a decade ago.
The expansion is set to have massive geopolitical ramifications, as they could be hugely important to its multipolar goals.
MP/ | https://en.mehrnews.com/news/223001/Bahrain-applies-to-join-BRICS | 2024-10-15T18:08:27Z |
Central Banks Like Wicketkeepers, Goalkeepers; Overlooked In Success, Spotlighted in Failures: RBI DG
The financial sector, he said, is the backbone of the economy, enabling efficient allocation of resources, managing risks through various instruments, and ensuring smooth payments and settlements.
Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Swaminathan J has likened central banks to wicketkeepers in cricket or goalkeepers in football who often go unnoticed in successes but are always in the spotlight during failures.
In his address at the RBI@90 High Level Conference on 'Central banking at Cross Roads' on Monday said over the years, the role of central banks has significantly evolved.
Initially seen as the lender of last resort, today, central banks are equipped with a broad range of tools -- regulatory, supervisory, and monetary -- to ensure the stability of the financial system.
The financial sector, he said, is the backbone of the economy, enabling efficient allocation of resources, managing risks through various instruments, and ensuring smooth payments and settlements. It performs crucial functions that support investments and drives economic growth.
Therefore, the financial sector becomes the cornerstone of a well-functioning economy.
However, the financial sector is vulnerable to risks -- especially systemic ones that, if left unchecked, can have far-reaching consequences, the deputy governor said.
On the one hand, financial risks can build up over time, especially in periods of economic euphoria and on the other, the growing interconnections between financial institutions, markets, and the broader economy make the system more open to shocks, he said.
"In this increasingly volatile environment, building resilience is crucial to maintaining financial stability. However, resilience is a balancing act -- too much emphasis on safeguarding can stifle innovation and growth, while too little can expose the system to significant vulnerabilities," he said.
Finding that right balance so that we can have a robust financial system that can weather crises without constraining economic progress is one of the key challenges that we face today, Swaminathan said.
"Indeed, central banks are much like wicketkeepers in cricket or goalkeepers in football -- often unnoticed in success but always in the spotlight during failure. When everything works seamlessly, their efforts remain behind the scenes, often taken for granted."
"However, when a crisis occurs, they are asked as to how they could allow the ball to slip through their fingers! In addition, central bankers are also tasked with preventing further damage and restoring stability quickly," he said.
The senior RBI official also emphasised that in India, the Financial Stability and Development Council, chaired by the Union Finance Minister, along with its sub-committee led by the Governor of the Reserve Bank, has been effectively facilitating discussions and enhanced understanding of risks across the financial sector.
Apart from inter-regulatory coordination, the RBI also actively engages with the industry through regular engagements/interactions including conferences with the Boards of supervised entities, periodic meetings with the MDs & CEOs, Heads of Assurance functions as well as interactions with auditors, Swaminathan said. | https://www.ndtvprofit.com/economy-finance/central-banks-like-wicketkeepers-goalkeepers-overlooked-in-success-spotlighted-in-failures-rbi-dg | 2024-10-15T18:08:27Z |
Patents, trade marks, and designs monthly statistics: March 2025
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Tom Wolf joins Cetera from Arvest Wealth Management, launching independent firm Apex Wealth Management.
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera financial Group , the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that advisor Tom Wolf, J.D.* has joined Cetera Advisors . Wolf, who provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advice to clients and has $136 million in assets under administration** as of June 6, 2024, has joined Cetera from Arvest Wealth Management. Upon joining Cetera Advisors, Wolf launched his own independent firm, Apex Wealth Management.
"When I found Cetera Advisors, I knew this community would be ideal for me and for my practice," Wolf said. "The community structure of Cetera Advisors combined with the unmatched technology offered by Cetera made affiliating an easy choice. I look forward to building out an independent practice under Cetera's unmatched network."
"Tom is a rising star in the financial services industry and I'm proud that he's found a professional home at Cetera Advisors," said Head of Advisor Channel Firms Tom Halloran. "I feel confident that the unique blend of network and unparalleled services available to this community allow Tom to continue growing his already thriving practice. We look forward to seeing what Cetera Advisors and Tom achieve together."
Wolf has seven years of experience in the financial services industry and holds his Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. He's earned both his bachelor's in marketing from Avila University followed by his Juris Doctorate in law from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's William H. Bowen School of Law. He is the founder of his firm, Apex Wealth Management.
Wolf will be joined at Apex Wealth by his assistant, Tori Dockery, a licensed financial associate who holds her Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. Dockery graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in finance.
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Cetera Financial Group, which is owned by Cetera Holdings (collectively Cetera), is the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub where financial advisors and institutions optimize their control and value creation. Breaking away from a commoditized and homogenous IBD model, Cetera offers financial professionals and institutions the latest solutions, support, and services to grow, scale, or transition with a merger, sale, investment, or succession plan. Cetera proudly serves independent financial advisors, tax professionals, licensed administrators, large enterprises, as well as institutions, such as banks and credit unions, providing an established and repeatable blueprint for scalable growth.
Home to approximately 12,000 financial professionals and their teams, Cetera oversees more than $521 billion in assets under administration and $224 billion in assets under management, as of June 30, 2024. In a recent advisor satisfaction survey of nearly 35,000 reviews, Cetera's Voice of Customer (VoC) program vigorously measures advisor experience and satisfaction 24/7. Currently, it's ranked 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment adviser, and the following FINRA/SIPC members: Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Located at: 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA
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Lido wstETH (WSTETH) traded 1.5% lower against the dollar during the one day period ending at 12:00 PM Eastern on October 15th. One Lido wstETH token can now be purchased for $3,052.93 or 0.04583931 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. During the last seven days, Lido wstETH has traded 6.6% higher against the dollar. Lido wstETH has a market capitalization of $11.29 billion and $30.11 million worth of Lido wstETH was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours.
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Former Real Madrid coach eyes January move for Barcelona forward – report
Following early green shoots during the pre-season, Ansu Fati’s season appears to have taken a turn for the worse.
Initially expected to explode under Hansi Flick, the forward has struggled to break into the Barcelona starting eleven, even after returning from injury.
He has fallen behind the likes of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez in the pecking order, which has led to uncertainty over his future.
Jose Mourinho wants to sign Fati in January
According to AS, Fenerbahce have emerged as a potential destination for Ansu Fati in the upcoming January transfer window.
It appears former Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, who currently coaches Fenerbahce, wants to bring in attacking reinforcements in January, with Fati emerging as one of his top choices.
Mourinho’s interest in Fati, in fact, is not now and the player has tried to convince the player in the past. This time around, he is confident about Fenerbahce snapping up the Barcelona forward in January.
In fact, Fenerbahce’s interest is quite concrete and the club’s sporting director, Mario Bronco, is expected to contact the player’s agent in the coming weeks.
Although Fenerbahce are unlikely to sign Fati on a permanent deal in January, Barcelona might not rule out a potential loan for the attacker.
The Catalans are growing increasingly worried about Fati’s decreasing value in the market. A loan move to Istanbul, to that end, could give the player an ideal platform to potentially redeem himself.
Fenerbahce, though, are not the only suitor available for Fati, as La Liga giants Sevilla, too, are interested in the services of the Barcelona outcast. Hence, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the player this January. | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/former-real-madrid-coach-eyes-175400179.html | 2024-10-15T18:08:29Z |
Welcome to Week 7, friends! We're officially through (at least) half of the regular fantasy football season which means crunch time for your lineups. Luckily, the scheduling gods offered us a lighter slate of bye weeks this go-around, with just the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears on bye, meaning we should have the bulk of our starting lineups in place ... barring injury, of course.
There are plenty of interesting games on the slate this week, but expect everyone's eyes to be on the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers — a matchup of Super Bowls LIV and LVIII, each of them games where MVP QB Patrick Mahomes emerged victorious. Brock Purdy will face Andy Reid's Chiefs coming off a bye — an area where the Chiefs have had success historically — but there's no doubt that the Niners have the better personnel on offense to set their QB up for success.
That's certainly been reflected in their fantasy football value this year, as Purdy has had two games of 24+ fantasy points this year, while Mahomes seeks his first game of more than 18 points through his first five games.
Will Chiefs-49ers be the fantasy-scoring bonanza we all hope it will be? To help you make your lineup decisions, our fantasy experts have ranked their top plays at each position in their Week 7 fantasy football rankings for half-PPR scoring formats:
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Little Leaf Farms is now the fastest growing packaged salad brand in the country
DEVENS, Mass., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Leaf Farms, the country's #1 brand of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment Agriculture (CEA), is announcing further expansion at its McAdoo, Pennsylvania campus, with the recent opening of its third greenhouse at the site and the groundbreaking of an adjacent fourth greenhouse. The expansion will support Little Leaf Farms' rapid growth, as the brand is now the fastest growing packaged salad brand in the country.1
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Little Leaf Farms Expands Production at Pennsylvania Campus. Photo Credit: Brian Riedel Photography
Little Leaf Farms opened its third McAdoo greenhouse this month and expects to open its fourth in fall 2025. Together, the additional 20 acres of greenhouse space will further Little Leaf Farms' retail presence throughout the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest regions and support the brand's mission to bring fresh, leafy greens to all.
Little Leaf Farms has made significant progress toward that mission in the last year, now reaching 66% more U.S. households compared to 2023 and doubling its household penetration in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions in the same period. The brand also holds the highest household penetration of all CEA leafy greens brands in the U.S.2
"Our continued expansion in Pennsylvania will advance our progress against our goals to grow our capacity and bring our lettuce to more and more consumers throughout the country," said Paul Sellew, Founder and CEO of Little Leaf Farms. "We're incredibly excited about this new milestone of being the fastest growing packaged salad brand and believe it's true evidence of not only the promise of CEA, but also our efficiency in scaling our operations to enable the broadening of our retailer footprint."
The two newest Pennsylvania greenhouses mark Little Leaf Farms' sixth and seventh greenhouses across both its campuses in McAdoo and Devens, Massachusetts. Little Leaf Farms' two greenhouse campuses support the brand in serving over 7,000 grocery stores. In addition to its greenhouses in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, Little Leaf Farms also continues to explore new site opportunities in the Midwest and Southeast regions.
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Little Leaf Farms is on a mission to transform the way food is grown through peri-urban agricultural practices that are rebuilt for the modern world. Using advanced greenhouse technologies, Little Leaf Farms is growing fresh, sustainably farmed lettuce 365 days a year. Little Leaf Farms utilizes captured rainwater, natural sunlight that shines through high transmission glass, and solar-powered energy in their precise, soil-less hydroponic farming. The crispy, flavorful baby greens are harvested without ever touching human hands and are free from harmful pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. For more information, visit littleleaffarms or @littleleaffarms.
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