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Once banned in competition for its inherent danger, the backflip and all other "somersault type jumps" were removed from the restricted list by the International Skating Union after last season. And almost immediately, they began to pop up in lower-level competitions, including the Lombardia Trophy last month, when Malinin landed one on the way to victory.
But what about more important competitions, such as Skate America, which opens the Grand Prix season Friday night in Allen, Texas? Or the world championships in March in Boston, the last one before the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy?
“I’m definitely planning to keep it," said Malinin, the first skater ever to land the 4 1/2-revolution quad axel in competition. “I’m thinking of ways to really level it up as well in the future, like adding a twist or some crazy other combination.”
At the Lombardi Trophy, Malinin landed the backflip late in his free skate, set to “I'm Not a Vampire” by Falling in Reverse. He also landed five quads over two clean programs to outdistance Japanese rivals Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato.
“I’ve been doing it off-ice for four or five years now," explained Malinin, who took the backflip to the ice at first by using support ropes to help guide his landing. “I was doing gymnastics and it started to become muscle memory.”
Many skaters, including reigning Olympic champion Nathan Chen of the U.S., have been doing backflips in exhibitions for years. And in January, French skater Adam Siao Him Fa was so far ahead during his free skate at the European championships that he added one to his program, even though he knew it would cost him points.
The most famous backflip in competition came during the 1998 Winter Olympics in Japan. Surya Bonaly, who knew she would finish out of the medals, landed one on a single blade in her free skate — that particularly flip is now named for her.
Skate America is the first of the six Grand Prix events that lead up to the Grand Prix Final in December in France. And with the Winter Games just over a year away, the primary contenders for Olympic medals will begin to rise to the fore.
Russian and Belarusian athletes once again are banned from competing because of the war in Ukraine.
Women's competition
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan, who will begin her season at Skate Canada later in the month, is trying to become the first woman to win four straight world titles since Carol Heiss won five in a row from 1956-60. Scott Hamilton of the U.S. was the last skater to win four in a row, capturing every title from 1981-84.
Worlds runner-up Isabeau Levito will be at Skate America with American teammates Bradie Tennell and Elyce Lin-Gracey, while Alysa Liu — the 2022 U.S. Olympian fresh off a two-year retirement — will open her Grand Prix season at Skate Canada.
Ice dance
Two-time defending ice dance world champs Madison Chock and Evan Bates are back with their eyes on winning their first gold medals in the event at the Milano-Cortina Olympics. The duo were fourth at the Beijing Games. They did finally receive their team gold medals as part of the U.S. squad that were held up by the Russian doping investigation at the Paris Olympics.
“We’re headed for Milan," said Chock, who along with Bates are known for their avante-garde skating style. "We’re still inspired and finding new things in our skating, and it feels great to keep improving.”
Their biggest rivals are Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada and Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri of Italy.
Pairs competition
Reigning world champs Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will begin their Grand Prix seasons on home soil at Skate Canada. Their biggest competition will be Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who took silver at worlds, along with Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii of Italy and Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin of Germany.
U.S. pairs champions Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea will be in the Skate America field this weekend.
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Australian-American actress Nicole Kidman and actress Salma Hayek were seen exchanging heated words during Paris Fashion Week, and it is assumed that their close alignment is no more after the event.
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Actress Salma Hayek appeared to nudge Nicole Kidman and Katy Perry, who stood beside The Perfect Couple star. Actress Salma Hayek gently pushed American actress Nicole Kidman to look at the camera lenses, but unfortunately she was not pleased with both the nudge and the photographer. Nicole Kidman grabbed the wrist of Salma Hayek and flicked it away, then Kidman redirected her attention to Katy Perry to greet her. The situation looked awkward as the photographers begged them for one more photograph. This situation has sparked questions regarding the dynamics between the two actresses.
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Body language expert Judi James also added that actress Salma Hayek tried to guide American-Australian actress Nicole Kidman with an armed gesture in another video without possibly touching, and it can be seen as a directive approach and a little superior. The response of Nicole Kidman by pushing away the hand of Salma Hayek reflects a potential breach of unspoken etiquette.
A1. Australian-American actress Nicole Kidman and actress Salma Hayek have heated discussions during Paris Fashion Week on September 30.
Q2. What is the viral video showing?
A2. A video has gone viral that shows that American actress Nicole Kidman and actress Salma Hayek are sharing uncharacteristic behavior between them, and this interaction has sparked speculation among fans that they were engaged in a bitter quarrel at the Balenciaga RTW Spring 2025 show.
Uncharacteristic behavior between Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek
Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek have hit the spotlight because of their heated discussions during Paris Fashion Week on September 30. A video has gone viral that shows that American actress Nicole Kidman and actress Salma Hayek are sharing uncharacteristic behavior between them, and this interaction has sparked speculation among fans that they were engaged in a bitter quarrel at the Balenciaga RTW Spring 2025 show. The video clip also reflects that the paparazzi gave hard effort to wrangle the two stars to pose for a snapshot together, as per a report on SheKnows.Also Read : Culinary Class Wars Season 2: All we know about Korean reality show’s renewal
Actress Salma Hayek appeared to nudge Nicole Kidman and Katy Perry, who stood beside The Perfect Couple star. Actress Salma Hayek gently pushed American actress Nicole Kidman to look at the camera lenses, but unfortunately she was not pleased with both the nudge and the photographer. Nicole Kidman grabbed the wrist of Salma Hayek and flicked it away, then Kidman redirected her attention to Katy Perry to greet her. The situation looked awkward as the photographers begged them for one more photograph. This situation has sparked questions regarding the dynamics between the two actresses.
Analysis of their behavior
The heated interaction between Australian-American actress Nicole Kidman and actress Salma Hayek at the Paris Fashion Week has created buzz. Frida star Salma Hayek gave a pose with Katy Perry for a snapshot as Nicole Kidman walked away by ignoring Salma Hayek. Body language expert Judi James shared with the Daily Mail that the two actresses, Salma Hayek and Nicole Kidman, were posing happily as Kidman placed a polite arm around her shoulders while keeping their torsos apart. Although the situation changed when Nicole Kidman wanted to have more personal interaction with Hayek, who was posing continuously, as reported in SheKnows.Also Read : Joker 2: Everything we know about digital release date, cast and plot
Body language expert Judi James also added that actress Salma Hayek tried to guide American-Australian actress Nicole Kidman with an armed gesture in another video without possibly touching, and it can be seen as a directive approach and a little superior. The response of Nicole Kidman by pushing away the hand of Salma Hayek reflects a potential breach of unspoken etiquette.
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Q1. Which two actresses had a heated discussion during Paris Fashion Week?A1. Australian-American actress Nicole Kidman and actress Salma Hayek have heated discussions during Paris Fashion Week on September 30.
Q2. What is the viral video showing?
A2. A video has gone viral that shows that American actress Nicole Kidman and actress Salma Hayek are sharing uncharacteristic behavior between them, and this interaction has sparked speculation among fans that they were engaged in a bitter quarrel at the Balenciaga RTW Spring 2025 show.
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Market unions storm Oba of Benin’s palace, demands sack of exco members
Members of the Edo State Market Women’s Association and Traders Welfare Union have demanded the sack of the Blacky Ogiamien-led leadership of the union.
DAILY POST reports that members of the association made the demand on Tuesday during a peaceful protest at the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
They accused Blacky Ogiamen, the president of the Edo State Market Women’s Association of corruption.
The protesting market women armed with placards of various inscriptions alleged that the market unions are responsible for the increase in the price of foodstuffs across markets in the State.
The Spokesman for the Edo Traders Welfare Union, Comrade Lucky Orukpe, called for the immediate removal of Edo Market Women Association leaders over alleged high-handedness and failure to account for the finances of the association.
Orukpe also alleged that the funds include the N100 million donated to the association by Senator Adams Oshiomhole during his tenure as the governor of the state.
He alleged that the Blacky Ogiamen’s led government was yet to account for the money, which they had since found out to be true.
Also speaking, Mrs Patience Asuen, one of the market leaders, however, passed a vote of no confidence in the Blacky Ogiamen’s led administration.
Asuen sought the intervention of the Palace of the Oba of Benin on the matter.
Speaking on behalf of the Palace, Chief Isaac Oghafua Oyeoba, the Oyeoba of Benin, assured the protesters that the Oba of Benin, who is the life Patron of the union, would ensure that justice is served.
Oyeoba, who was joined by other Chiefs, cautioned the protesters against violence and advised them to conduct their activities peacefully.
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India has launched its Textile Policy for 2024, focusing on strengthening the textile sector with a range of financial incentives.
The policy highlights two main areas: technical textiles, including clothing and apparel, and various manufacturing processes like weaving and dyeing.
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The policy provides various financial support mechanisms for businesses, including capital subsidies ranging from 10 per cent to 35 per cent of eligible fixed capital investments, capped at Rs 100 crores based on taluka and activity.
It offers credit-linked interest subsidies of 5 per cent to 7 per cent for 5 to 8 years, with an annual cap of 2 per cent to 3 per cent. Companies can receive Rs 1 per unit of electricity for 5 years, applicable to DISCOMs or renewable energy sources.
Wage assistance will be available for employees, ranging from Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 per month for women and Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000 for men, depending on their roles. Additionally, self-help group (SHG) members will receive Rs 5,000 per month for training for 3 months and payroll support of up to 25 per cent of job work turnover for 5 years.
The policy also includes measures for quality certification, energy and water conservation savings, and technology acquisition support.The Textile Policy 2024 places a strong emphasis on labour-intensive units, defined as new industrial units that employ at least 4,000 registered individuals under the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) scheme, including a minimum of 1,000 women.
These units can receive capital subsidies of 25 per cent to 35 per cent, capped at Rs 150 crores, and are eligible for credit-linked interest subsidies of 7 per cent to 8 v for up to 8 years, with an annual cap of 3 per cent.
Additionally, they will benefit from electricity tariff subsidies with a maximum annual limit of Rs 15 crores for group captive renewable energy sources.
Wage assistance for female employees will range from Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000, while male employees will receive support of Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000 per month for a decade.
Self-help groups (SHGs) will also receive similar financial support. Overall, the policy aims to strengthen India's textile industry, promote employment--especially among women--and enhance competitiveness through various financial aids and technological support. | https://www.business-standard.com/amp/economy/news/govt-launches-textile-policy-2024-to-boost-growth-announces-incentives-124101501173_1.html | 2024-10-15T18:22:52Z |
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterparts in a letter dated Sunday that the changes must occur. The letter, which restates U.S. policy toward humanitarian aid and arms transfers, was sent amid deteriorating conditions in northern Gaza and an Israeli airstrike on a hospital tent site in central Gaza that killed at least four people and burned others.
A similar letter that Blinken sent to Israeli officials in April led to more humanitarian assistance getting to the Palestinian territory, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Tuesday. But that has not lasted.
"In fact, it´s fallen by over 50% from where it was at its peak," Miller said. "So the secretary, along with Secretary Austin, thought it was appropriate to make clear to the government of Israel that there are changes that they need to make again, to see that the level of assistance making it into Gaza comes back up from the very, very low levels that it is at today."
For Israel to continue qualifying for foreign military financing, the level of aid getting into Gaza must increase to at least 350 trucks a day, Israel must institute additional humanitarian pauses and provide increased security for humanitarian sites, Austin and Blinken said in their letter. They said Israel had 30 days to respond to the requirements.
"We are making clear to the government of Israel that there are these changes that need to be implemented, that we give them an appropriate period of time to implement it," Miller said.
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An Israeli official confirmed a letter had been delivered but did not discuss the contents. That official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a diplomatic matter, confirmed the U.S. had raised "humanitarian concerns" and was putting pressure on Israel to speed up the flow of aid into Gaza.
The letter, which an Axios reporter posted a copy of online, was sent during a period of growing frustration in the administration that despite repeated and increasingly vocal requests to scale back offensive operations against Hamas, Israel´s bombardment has led to unnecessary civilian deaths and risks plunging the region into a much wider war.
"We are particularly concerned that recent actions by the Israeli government, including halting commercial imports, denying or impeding 90 percent of humanitarian movements" and other restrictions have kept aid from flowing, Blinken and Austin said.
The Biden administration is increasing its calls for its ally and biggest recipient of U.S. military aid to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while assuring that America's support for Israel is unwavering just before the U.S. presidential election in three weeks.
Funding for Israel has long carried weight in U.S. politics, and Biden said this month that "no administration has helped Israel more than I have."
Humanitarian aid groups fear that Israeli leaders may approve a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas, which could trap hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who are unwilling or unable to leave their homes without food, water, medicine and fuel.
U.N. humanitarian officials said last week that aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months. About 80 trucks carrying aid have entered through crossings in Gaza´s north since Oct. 1, down from roughly 60 trucks a day previously, according to the U.N. website tracking deliveries.
COGAT, the Israeli body facilitating aid crossings into Gaza, denied that crossings to the north have been closed.
U.S. officials said the letter was sent to remind Israel of both its obligations under international humanitarian law and of the Biden administration´s legal obligation to ensure that the delivery of American humanitarian assistance should not be hindered, diverted or held up by a recipient of U.S. military aid.
Israel´s retaliatory offensive since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas has killed over 42,000 people in Gaza, according to the territory´s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count. The Hamas attacks that launched the war killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and militants abducted another 250.
The United States has spent a record of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to escalating conflict around the Middle East, according to a report for Brown University´s Costs of War project.
That aid has enabled Israel to purchase billions of dollars worth of munitions it has used in its operations against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, many of those strikes also have killed civilians in both areas.
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SEATTLE (dpa-AFX) - Amazon Ads (AMZN) Tuesday introduced AI creative studio and Audio generator, two new generative AI tools designed to lower creative barriers and expand opportunities for advertisers to scale their reach.
These AI-powered tools enable brands of all sizes to create engaging content across media types and eliminate boundaries across ad formats.
With Audio generator, Amazon Ads expands its suite of AI-powered creative tools - including Image generator and Video generator - empowering brands to connect with customers across the shopping journey.
These tools make it simple to build and activate new campaign creatives, helping brands experiment more freely and optimize based on performance - with little more than the information on their Amazon product page.
To further enhance a seamless ad building experience, Amazon Ads is releasing AI creative studio - which helps advertisers explore and create unique ads all in one place. AI Creative Studio brings Amazon Ads AI-powered creative generators into a single application, where brands can conceptualize, create, and refresh content regardless of format.
'We're excited to introduce these new AI-powered creative tools, which have the potential to transform how brands connect with Amazon customers,' said Jay Richman, Vice President of Creative Experiences for Amazon Ads.
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While Tomlin stressed that Justin Fields "has been really good" while filling in for Wilson and the team has "been really good at times," the NFL's longest-tenured coach added that good was "not to be confused with great."
Enter Wilson, who won the starting job at the end of training camp before tweaking the calf less than 72 hours before a Week 1 visit to Atlanta. Tomlin saw enough of Wilson in practice last week to have him serve as the backup behind Fields during a 32-13 win in Las Vegas, and there's a very real chance they could swap roles against the Jets.
“This is a competitive league, man,” Tomlin said. “We’re trying to position ourselves to be that team. And we got a player with talent who hadn’t had an opportunity to play. So we’re going to potentially explore those things.”
Fields has been efficient and occasionally spectacular during his six-week audition. He's also largely avoided the kinds of mistakes that were a common thread during his three years in Chicago, throwing just one interception in 160 attempts. His accuracy, however, had dipped of late. Fields has completed just 57% (29 of 51) of his passes over his past eight quarters, down from 69% (77 of 111) across the opening month of the season.
The Steelers are also 28th in passing and 20th in scoring, riding a soft(ish) early season schedule and a disruptive defense led by All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt to a tie atop the AFC North with rival Baltimore. After a pair of home primetime games against the New York City area teams — the Jets on Sunday, the Giants on Oct. 28 — the sledding figures to get far heavier once the calendar flips to November and Wilson's resume may be too tantalizing for Tomlin to pass up.
Tomlin cautioned that the decision to give Wilson reps with the first team in practice this week has more to do with Wilson's experience and his resume than Fields' performance.
“Justin has been an asset to us," Tomlin said.
Just not enough of one for Tomlin to definitively hand the starting job to Fields outright. Tomlin declined to get into specifics on how he will divide the practice snaps with the first team and doesn't expect to make a decision on who will start against the Jets until later in the week.
"We’re just going to roll the ball out, let both guys work and make decisions from there," Tomlin said.
Fields' play has allowed the Steelers to bring Wilson — who turns 36 next month — along slowly. Wilson initially injured the calf when the team reported to training camp in July and there was a concern when he aggravated it that it could lead to something more serious.
Wilson has steadily improved and showed Tomlin last week that he could protect himself in practice. The next step will be knocking off whatever rust might remain from a month-plus of relative inactivity, though Tomlin doesn't sound overly concerned.
Whoever the quarterback is will likely be playing behind a seventh different offensive line combination in as many weeks with rookie center Zach Frazier out with an ankle injury sustained against the Raiders. Fields' mobility — he's already run for five touchdowns — has helped offset the constant churn in front of him. That's not a tool that Wilson has had since the height of his “Let Russ Cook” days with Seattle several years ago.
Asked how the offense might change with Wilson behind center, Tomlin smiled and said “it remains to be seen. And I think that’s one of the cute things about this discussion.”
NOTES: LB Nick Herbig (hamstring) will miss his second straight game. ... There's a chance OLB Alex Highsmith (groin), out since a win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 22, could return. ... RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) may also be available after missing two games.
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel virtually inaugurated and laid foundation stones for infrastructure projects of Rs 564 crore for state-run industrial estates on Tuesday.
These projects, aimed at enhancing Gujarat's industrial ecosystem, were launched at an event held in Gandhinagar as part of 'Vikas Saptah' celebrations, the state government stated.
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These infrastructure initiatives undertaken by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) aim to boost industrial growth and ensure efficient water supply and road networks across various industrial estates.
Under the PM MITRA Park scheme, a project of Rs 352 crore has been launched to establish a 65 MLD water supply system at the proposed Textile Park in Vansi, Navsari district, aiming to provide essential water infrastructure to support the growing textile industry.
At the Sanand-2 Industrial Estate, a Rs 21-crore project is underway to construct a water storage tank for industrial use. In the Saykha-B industrial estate in Bharuch, a Rs 22-crore project to upgrade the existing water supply infrastructure in the Mixed-Use Zone, the government said.
Similarly, at the Panoli industrial estate, a Rs 23-crore project is dedicated to enhancing the current water supply system. Collectively, these water infrastructure projects of Rs 418 crore. They are vital for meeting the increasing water demands of Gujarat's industrial sector, said the release.
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The CM also inaugurated several road network and infrastructure projects across various GIDC estates.
A fund of Rs 100 crore has been allocated to develop the road network for an upcoming ceramic park in Jambudia-Paneli in Morbi district, said the release. The road network at Khirasara-2 estate in Rajkot will be developed for a Rs 39 crore project.
Additionally, a Rs 7 crore project will improve both road and water supply infrastructure at the Ichhapore industrial estate. These road infrastructure projects, totalling Rs 146 crore, will enhance connectivity and facilitate efficient transportation within these industrial zones, said the release. | https://www.business-standard.com/amp/economy/news/gujarat-cm-patel-launches-projects-of-rs-564-crore-for-industrial-estates-124101501183_1.html | 2024-10-15T18:22:58Z |
Ludhiana: Drugs accused attacks SHO during interrogation
The police had earlier arrested Jatinder Kaki along with his aides - including Amandeep Singh of Ayali, Gurinder Singh of Baba Nanad Singh Nagar, Dulla of village Dakha, and Kaka of Ayali Kalan, for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a Village Mohi Resident.
A drug peddling accused allegedly attacked the station-house officer (SHO) during interrogation at the Sarabha Nagar police station on Monday, officials said.
They added that the suspect, Jatinder alias Kaki of Avtar Nagar, Tharike Road, attempted to assault Sarabha Nagar SHO inspector Neeraj Chaudhary.
Officials said the inspector and other officers present overpowered the accused and brought the situation under control.
Following the attack, the police have registered a fresh first-information report against Jatinder under sections 109 (attempt to murder), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of duty), 221 (obstructing a public servant in discharge of public functions), and 121(1) (voluntarily causing hurt to a public servant) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following a complaint by Chaudhary. Police had arrested Jatinder Kaki and his aides--Amandeep Singh of Ayali, Gurinder Singh of Baba Nanad Singh Nagar, Dulla of Dakha village and Kaka of Ayali Kalan--for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a Mohi village resident.
The accused abducted Deepak Kumar, 29, from his village and took him to a labour quarters, where they brutally thrashed him. They also recorded the assault.
Accused suspected was police informant: Abduction victim
Deepak Kumar lodged a complaint with the Sarabha Nagar police, alleging that the assailants suspected he was tipping off police about their drug smuggling activities. Deepak said Kaki was the ringleader of the drug smuggling operation.
Following the initial complaint, a case was registered under sections 126(2) (punishment for wrongful restraint), 140(3) (kidnapping), and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the BNS and Kaki, Amandeep and Gurwinder were arrested.
Inspector Chaudhary said that after lodging an FIR, the police had arrested Kaki and his aides on Monday.
“During interrogation, Jatinder Kaki suddenly attacked me. We managed to overpower him. Another FIR has been lodged against him for this incident,”said the SHO.
Following the initial complaint, a case was registered against the group under sections 126(2) (punishment for wrongful restraint), 140(3) (kidnapping), and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the BNS, leading to the arrest of Kaki, Amandeep, and Gurwinder.
Inspector Chaudhary said that after lodging an FIR the police had arrested Kaki and his aides on Monday.
“During interrogation, Jatinder Kaki suddenly attacked me. We managed to overpower him. Another FIR has been lodged against him for this incident,”said the SHO. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/ludhiana-drugs-accused-attacks-sho-during-interrogation-101729013235114.html | 2024-10-15T18:22:59Z |
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030
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SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) made its public debut on June 1, 2021, through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Social Capital Hedsophia Holding Corp. V, led by Chamath Palihapitiya. Before the merger, the company was originally known as Social Finance, which started as a student loan financing firm before expanding into loans, and mortgage products among other finance products.
After the SPAC acquisition, SoFi was equipped with substantial capital to enhance its technology stack to better scale its 2020 acquisition of Galileo. The Galileo platform was developed to deploy a wide range of financial services quickly, giving SoFi the tools to take numerous financial products to a mass market.
SoFi IPO’d at $10 per share and quickly jumped 150%, but the stock has been lackluster since, now trading at $10.04 per share, down 61.06%.
However, investors only care about what happens from this point on, particularly over the next 1, 3, and 5 years and beyond. Let’s crunch the numbers and give you our best guess on SoFi’s future share price. No one has a crystal ball and even the Wall Street “experts” are often wrong more than they are right in predicting future stock prices. But we give you our revenue and earnings projections as our peer-to-peer valuation.
10/14/2024
SoFi is increasing its lending capabilities. The company has announced a new agreement with Fortress Investment Group that will provide SoFi with an additional $2 billion to invest in loans.
10/10/2024
The recent surge in options trades is a noteworthy development. The split sentiment between bullish and bearish traders suggests a high level of uncertainty and potential volatility surrounding the company.
10/9/2024
SoFi has introduced two new credit cards: the SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards Credit Card and the SoFi Essential Credit Card. These cards are designed to cater to the diverse financial needs of SoFi members, offering a range of benefits and rewards.
10/8/2024
SoFi’s stock price rose slightly today, reaching a high of $8.42. Investors are anxiously awaiting the company’s third-quarter financial report at the end of the month.
10/7/2024
SoFi’s stock prices increased slightly today. The stock previously closed at $8.39, but today it is trading as high as $8.52.
10/4/2024
SoFi is expected to release its earnings report on October 29th. The company’s upcoming EPS is projected at $0.04, signifying a 233.33% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
10/2/2024
SoFi’s shares are on the rise today following the announcement of DSP2.0, the company’s new Directed Share Platform (DSP). Developed in partnership with PrimaryBid Technologies, DSP2.0 aims to streamline the equity program management and IPO processes for U.S. companies seeking to raise capital.
10/1/2024
SoFi has been rated as the “Bull of the Day” by Zacks Equity Research. Since the company’s last earnings report, its stock price has been increasing.
9/27/2024
SoFi’s stock price rose 4% today, trading as high as $8.09. However, trading volume was significantly lower than average.
9/26/2024
SoFi saw a slight decline of 0.3% today, trading as low as $7.68. Analysts have maintained a generally neutral stance, with an average rating of “hold”.
Here’s a table summarizing performance in share price, revenue, and profits (net income) from IPO.
*Revenue and Net Income in millions
In the last 4 years, SoFi has more than doubled revenue but that top-line growth also carried a jump in total operating costs, particularly the $720 million in sales and marketing expense in 2023. However, the increases in operating costs are money well spent with in-house technology improvements and member-generating marketing spending.
SoFi is close to hitting an inflection point in profitability and has done a stellar job of expanding revenue and improving earnings per share (EPS).
As SoFi’s revenue grows, it becomes more profitable, meaning its costs per customer decrease. This scalability is important because it indicates that as the company grows, it will become even more profitable. Given that the industry is growing and SoFi is outperforming its peers, there’s strong optimism that SoFi’s earnings per share will continue to rise.
The Wall Street consensus 1-year price target for SoFi Technologies is $9.00, which is a -10.36% upside over today’s stock price. Of the 15 analysts covering the stock, the stock is a consensus “Hold” with a 2.88 rating. (1 being a “Strong Buy” and 5 a “Strong Sell”).
24/7 Wall Street compared other fintech/ lenders when deciding on our price-to-sales valuation of 3.5 times for the entire time frame of our analysis. Included in the analysis were Block (NYSE:SQ), PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST), LendingClub (NYSE: LC), and Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) which gives us a blending valuation of around 3.3 times sales.
We expect to see revenue growth of 15.3% and EPS of $0.21 for 2025. We expect the stock to still trade at a similar multiple next year, putting our estimate for the stock price for SoFi at $9.33 in 2025, which is 7.07% lower than the stock is trading today.
Going into 2026, we estimate the price to be $11.35, with revenue growth coming in at 14.2% year-over-year. With an EPS of $0.43, this would represent a 13.05% gain over today’s share price of $10.04.
Heading into 2027, we expect the stock price increase not to be as pronounced, with earnings estimates of $0.62 per share. The stock price target for the year is $12.46. That is a 9.81% increase from the previous year, but still up 24.10% from today’s stock price.
When predicting more than 3 years out, we expect SoFi to remain growing its top line at 12% and be more efficient, with an EPS of $0.83 suggesting a stock price estimate at $14.23 or a gain of 41.73% over the current stock price.
We expect SoFi to continue its growth and generate $1.02 per share of earnings. With a price-to-earnings multiple of 15, the stock price in 2029 is estimated at $15.9, or a gain of 58.37% over today’s price.
We estimate SoFi’s stock price to be $17.56 per share with a 10% year-over-year revenue growth. Our estimated stock price will be 74.90% higher than the current stock price of $10.04.
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The IDF retaliatory strike on Iran should target the country’s oil fields because of the negative impact that would have on the Islamic Republic’s economy, Yesh Atid Party head and leader of the opposition, Yair Lapid, told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday.
“We should start with the oil fields,” Lapid said as he sat in his Tel Aviv office. He spoke as Israel had reportedly ceded to a US request not to target Iran’s oil fields or nuclear sites during its anticipated retaliation for Iran’s ballistic missile attack on the Jewish state on October 1.
Israel has reportedly assured the US it would hit Iranian conventional military targets rather than nuclear facilities or oil fields.
The US has been concerned that such a strike would impact global oil prices, a move that could harm the US economy in the critical last weeks before the American presidential election.
“I’m in disagreement with the American administration. I don’t think it will raise significantly the oil prices in the world five minutes before an election,” Lapid stated.
Iran’s oil exports have already been “reduced by half,” and that hasn’t sparked a global economic crisis. It would harm Iran’s economy, which has been its “Achilles heel,” Lapid explained.
It is possible, he said, to speak with other oil-producing countries, such as Saudi Arabia, about increasing their output to ensure that there won’t be a global economic crisis.
Lapid’s words were backed up by the International Energy Agency, which said in its monthly report on Tuesday regarding the world oil market that “for now, supply keeps flowing, and in the absence of a major disruption, the market is faced with a sizable surplus in the new year.”
It went on to reassure markets “that as supply developments unfold, the IEA stands ready to act if necessary” to cover any supply disruption from Iran.
Indeed, oil prices have risen in recent weeks on investor concern that Israel may retaliate against a missile attack from Iran, a major oil exporter and OPEC member, by hitting its oil facilities or nuclear sites.
IEA ready to act if needed
But the IEA, which manages industrialized countries’ emergency oil stocks, said public stocks were more than 1.2 billion barrels, and spare capacity in OPEC+, which comprises the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia, stood at historic highs.
Lapid was more cautious when it came to a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Israel can act alone and it shouldn’t take that option off the table, he said.
But at the same time, he said, such a step is best taken together with a “wider coalition” of forces, such as America.
The full interview will be published in the Post’s Simchat Torah Magazine on October 23. | https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-824778 | 2024-10-15T18:23:00Z |
The Windsor Spitfires are nationally ranked.
The Canadian Hockey League is out with its week 3 CHL Top-10 Rankings with the Spitfires coming in at number 9 in the country.
The Spit went 2-1 this past weekend beating Brampton on the road Friday night, losing in Erie Saturday night and winning at home Monday afternoon against the Oshawa Generals.
Windsor is now 6-1-1 and sit atop of the OHL standings with 13 points.
The Moncton Wildcats are ranked number one in the country followed by the Brampton Steelheads, who were ranked number one last week.
London is ranked sixth in the country while Niagara is ranked eighth.
The Spitfires are back in action Friday night in Guelph. | https://www.am800cklw.com/news/spitfires-ranked-9-in-canada.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:01Z |
ZURICH, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- InSphero, the global leader in 3D cell culture technology, and scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) have published the largest-ever benchmarking study on liver toxicology using 3D InSight™ Human Liver Microtissues. The study tested the hepatotoxicity of 152 FDA-approved drugs, providing compelling evidence that this high-throughput safety platform can play a crucial role in early-stage drug safety testing, potentially reducing attrition rates. Most notably, 3D liver microtissues correctly flagged 80% of the compounds that were later withdrawn due to liver safety concerns.
The peer-reviewed paper, published in Toxicological Sciences, the official journal of the Society of Toxicology, marks a significant advancement in predicting drug-induced liver injury (DILI), a major cause of development discontinuation. InSphero's 3D InSight™ Human Liver Microtissues are unique in combining hepatocytes from ten individuals with other important liver cell types to recapitulate the physiology accurately. This results in a market-leading predictivity: 80% of the withdrawn drugs were correctly classified as toxic, while 89% of the safe drugs were labelled accurately, too. The results highlight the unprecedented predictive accuracy, particularly for liver-toxic drugs targeting the nervous system with an impressive 90% success rate.
"Our work with the FDA's NCTR is a breakthrough in liver toxicology research and sets a new industry standard," said Dr. Jan Lichtenberg, CEO and Co-founder of InSphero. "The 152 FDA-approved compounds used for this study had all undergone classical preclinical and clinical safety testing, including studies in animals. Despite this, some compounds were later withdrawn due to liver safety concerns. We were able to correctly flag 80% of these withdrawn compounds using a cost-efficient, highly biologically relevant, and fast in vitro assay. This provides a promising path to reducing attrition and improving safety testing in the future."
Driving Industry Transformation with Human-Based Safety Testing
As the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 encourages a shift toward human-based in vitro testing, this study solidifies InSphero's 3D InSight™ Human Liver Microtissues as a cornerstone technology for modern safety assessment. By providing accurate data early in the drug discovery process, InSphero's platform reduces reliance on animal testing and directs resources towards safer, more effective drug candidates.
"Our 3D InSight™ Liver Safety Platform integrates biological accuracy with the cost-efficiency and automation-readiness that industrial applications demand," said Dr. Madhu Nag, Chief Scientific Officer at InSphero. "We're enabling drug developers to make informed decisions earlier in the development process with a profound impact on reducing late-stage failures and accelerating the delivery of safer drugs to market."
Unmatched Economic and Predictive Impact
The combination of predictive accuracy and scalability is poised to deliver significant economic advantages. By flagging hepatotoxic compounds earlier, drug developers could save millions in preclinical costs while improving R&D productivity and compound safety. This study also demonstrates the reproducibility of InSphero's liver model, ensuring reliability at scale.
"Human liver microtissues offer a highly physiological model with the same throughput as traditional 2D cell cultures, but with far greater biological relevance," said Dr. Bruno Filippi, Vice-President of Liver Safety at InSphero. "This positions our platform as a powerful tool for early-stage safety testing, helping drug developers identify toxic compounds before costly animal trials or clinical studies, leading to significant cost savings."
For more information on InSphero's 3D InSight™ Liver Safety Solutions or to access the InSphero/ FDA peer-reviewed publication, please visit:
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Sir Alex Ferguson's reaction to the news that he is set to be removed from Manchester United's payroll starting next summer has been revealed. The legendary manager, who guided the club to 13 Premier League titles and two European Cups during his glittering tenure, even has a stand inside Old Trafford named after him.
It was revealed on Tuesday morning that Ferguson had been informed by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe that, in order to cut costs, he would be axed from his role as Global Ambassador, a position that supposedly earns him around £2.16 million per year. Now, an update has provided some insight into how the 82-year-old has handled the decision.
Man Utd Staff ‘Stunned’ After Being Told They Would Lose Job
Up to 250 employees are set to lose their jobs.
Ferguson 'Saddened' By Mass Redundancies at Old Trafford
The Iconic figure is believed to have learned his fate in a meeting with Ratcliffe
According to a report from The Athletic, per the Daily Mail, it's understood that Ferguson took the decision amicably, having been informed in a face-to-face meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford. The decision was framed within the context of Manchester United's ongoing cost-cutting efforts, something the former Aberdeen boss understood, even if he hasn't been overly enthused by it.
Ferguson has reportedly been saddened by the recent loss of jobs among former colleagues and friends at Old Trafford. Earlier this year, following their acquisition of a 27.7% stake in the club, Ratcliffe and his team conducted a thorough financial review, which led to around 250 redundancies.
It hasn't just been staff behind the scenes who have been fearful for their futures of late, either. Speculation is still rife as to whether Erik ten Hag is safe in his role as manager of the football club, with other top-class coaches like Thomas Tuchel recently being sounded out as potential alternatives.
How Much it Will Cost Manchester United to Sack Erik ten Hag
Ten Hag is set for a huge payout if he loses his job.
Ferguson to Remain as Club Director
The Scot has held a position on the board since his 2013 retirement
While Ferguson is being removed from his role as club ambassador, there has been no indication that this will extend to his status as a director of the football club. The Athletic revealed that Sir Alex had signed the agreement to become an ambassador back in 2013. While it is not exactly known what the duties of an ambassador entail, it often involves acting as a representative at various club-related and charity events.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Sir Alex Ferguson is the longest serving British manager in Premier League history.
His position on the board at Old Trafford has also largely been described as ceremonial, as he does not possess the power to make any key decisions. However, his influence on the football club has meant that he has often been asked to provide his thoughts on club matters, such as decisions regarding the hiring of managers.
As a director, the 82-year-old will still be welcome to matches and is expected to continue being a frequent visitor to the Theatre of Dreams when games are taking place. Despite the decision regarding his future, it seems Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to keep Ferguson’s presence around the club, having previously described him as "an essential part of Manchester United history" on the club’s website. | https://www.givemesport.com/sir-alex-fergusons-reaction-to-ineos-terminating-his-man-utd-contract/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:04Z |
News
Military neutralizes another bandit kingpin, Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji in Zamfara
Another notorious bandit leader Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji has been neutralized by the military operative in the Mada area of Gusau, Zamfara State capital.
DAILY POST gathered that Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji was eliminated in Kwanar Nasiru community, a village located at the east of Mada town in Gusau Local Government Area of the State.
A villager in the area, Muhammad Ismaila said it was a tough battle between the military operatives and the bandit.
“We are happy that the bandits’ leader had been killed, and we believe that there will be peace in the axis if the security operatives maintain their action against the bandits”, he added.
This medium reports that the dreaded bandits’ leader was widely known for his criminal activities, including orchestrating violent attacks along the Kwatarkwashi-Mada road and other neighbouring areas.
All efforts to get the State Command’s spokesman, ASP Yazid Abubakar proved abortive at the time of filing this report. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/military-neutralizes-another-bandit-kingpin-kachalla-ibrahim-gurgun-daji-in-zamfara/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:04Z |
Masters might want to rethink invitations to PGA Tour winners in the fall: Analysis
The PGA Tour refers to this portion of the season as the FedEx Cup Fall. It might as well be known as the road easier traveled to Augusta National.
The fields are weak. The reward is not.
Patton Kizzire was No. 257 in the world ranking and fighting to keep his PGA Tour card when he put together four good rounds at the Procore Championship and faced very little stress in a five-shot victory over David Lipsky, who checked in at No. 277 in the world.
That gets him into the Masters for the first time since 2019.
At the next fall stop, Kevin Yu - No. 135 in the world - hit the shot of his life to 6 feet for birdie to win a playoff at the Sanderson Farms Championship over Beau Hossler, who played his 200th event on the PGA Tour without winning.
Yu can look forward to that cream-colored envelope from Augusta National in December.
Kevin Yu, of Taiwan, holds the Sanderson Farms Championship trophy following his win of the 2024 tournament hosted at the Country Club of Jackson on Sunday, Oct. 06, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock)
They will be joined by Matt McCarty, who has experienced a life-changing three months.
McCarty won for the first time in his third year on the Korn Ferry Tour in July, and then he won twice more to earn an instant promotion to the PGA Tour. In his second start, he won the new Black Desert Championship in Utah with wonderful lag putting to ease stress and a 3-wood on a reachable par 4 to 3 1/2 feet for eagle that effectively clinched it.
Not since Jason Gore in 2005 has a player won three times in the minor leagues and then picked off a PGA Tour title in the same season. The future looks bright for the 26-year-old lefty from Arizona. He was at No. 257 in the world three months ago. Now he's at No. 47.
But there is no denying the field strength at Black Desert. It was the weakest of the year on the PGA Tour except for the opposite-field events.
This is not a new development.
Augusta National restored invitations to PGA Tour winners after the 2007 Masters, but the biggest favor came when the tour went to a wraparound schedule - six fall tournaments after the Tour Championship - and the club awarded Masters invitation to those winners.
There have been 87 fall events - excluding the U.S. Open and Masters in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic - dating to 2013. Twenty-five winners, or roughly 29%, have been outside the top 100 in the world ranking. Ten of them were outside the top 250.
The only contender at the Masters the following year was Smylie Kaufman. He shot 61 on the final day in Las Vegas to win at No. 226 in the world. And then at the 2016 Masters, he was in the final group with Jordan Spieth and shot 81 (it didn't end well for Spieth, either ).
Is it time for Augusta National to rethink invitations to winners in the fall?
Winning is hard on the PGA Tour in any month, and playing the Masters is a carrot as juicy as the two-year exemption.
And it's not like the Masters should be concerned with the size of its field, which it prefers to be under 100. The average field size since Augusta National began inviting fall winners on the PGA Tour is 90.6, with a high of 97 in 2014 and 2015.
But times (and money) have changed in recent years as the PGA Tour tries to get its best players together more often, especially late in the year. Those who finish in the top 50 in the FedEx Cup are assured of being in all the $20 million signature events.
The fall has no bearing on the top 50, so there is little incentive to play. Only nine players from the top 50 have played in the FedEx Cup Fall, four of them in Napa, California, ahead of the Presidents Cup. Five more are playing this week in Las Vegas.
The fall used to include some of the biggest purses, whether it was a World Golf Championship in Shanghai or limited fields in Japan and South Korea and Malaysia.
Meanwhile, the likes of Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre and LIV Golf's Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton are populating European tour fields at stops like Royal County Down, Wentworth and The Belfry. So is Billy Horschel, who won the BMW PGA Championship.
Perhaps it's time for the Masters to consider some of Europe's top events, whether it's the Dunhill Links in October or some of the United Arab Emirates stops in January and November.
One possibility is to base a winner's invitation on the field strength, though that presents another set of problems. A late withdrawal - or entry based on big appearance money - could be enough to move the field strength number.
One of the old World Golf Championships once used such a formula. Tiger Woods decided to play the New Zealand Open as a favor to his Kiwi caddie, Steve Williams. His presence as the No. 1 player elevated the field. Craig Parry won the tournament, got into the NEC Invitational and won at Sahalee in 2002.
There's no reason to expand the FedEx Cup category from top 30 (Tour Championship) to top 50. The latter already get enough perks, and a high finish in the first postseason event could be enough to do the trick. Winning in the fall is harder than that.
The Masters has 71 players already eligible with five more falls events, and roughly a dozen more who could make it through being in the top 50 in the world ranking at the end of the year. The new year has 14 tournaments before the Masters.
Only when the field approaches - or passes - 100 players will the Masters probably contemplate a change. But there's enough change in golf around the world that it's not a bad idea to start considering options.
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Kevin Yu, of Taiwan, birdied the first playoff hole to defeat Beau Hossler and win his first title at the 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson on Sunday, Oct. 06, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Sarah Warnock) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13963161/Masters-want-rethink-invitations-PGA-Tour-winners-fall-Analysis.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:23:04Z |
Military
Russia's Newest Combat Aircraft Is a Next Generation Stealth Fighter
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The Russian Air Force is known for its innovation of highly advanced aircraft, and it is in the elite club of countries that can actually produce fifth-generation fighters. Outside of these advanced fighter aircraft, Russia maintains one of the world’s largest fleets of combat aircraft in the world. These range from attack helicopters to long-range bombers, and everything in between. However, the newest jet to enter service is truly a game-changer. (Russian aircraft dominate the world’s fighter jets in vertical climb capabilities.)
The Su-57 Felon is Russia’s latest iteration of Sukhoi fighter jets, and it comes with advanced avionics and stealth technology. These are designed to compete with the American F-22 Raptors and F-35 Lightning IIs.
In terms of speed, the Felon has its American counterparts beat. Powered by two Saturn AL-41F1 afterburning turbofan engines, the Su-57 can hit top speeds of 1,616 mph, which compare to the Raptor (1,599 mph) and the Lightning II (1,199 mph).
The Su-57 features an internal weapons bay capable of carrying air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground precision-guided munitions, and anti-ship missiles, with a hefty payload capacity.
Separate from the Felon, the Russian Air Force operates a number of combat aircraft that are incredibly capable and proven. Other Sukhoi and MiG fighter jets, along with Mil Moscow helicopters fill out the ranks, make for one of the most formidable air forces on the planet. (Russia’s high-speed Foxhound is one of the fastest fighter jets on Earth.)
24/7 Wall St. is taking a look at Russia’s air force, specifically its newest aircraft. To identify the newest combat aircraft used by the Russian military, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from the 2024 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal, an aviation and aerospace industry website, and ranked the aircraft chronologically. Additionally, we’ve included supplemental information on the type of aircraft, how many are in active service, top speed and armament.
Understanding the aircraft in Russia’s Air Force is important because they play a big part in the country’s defense and global influence. Each type of aircraft has a specific job, like controlling the skies, bombing long-range targets, or using advanced technology to disrupt enemy systems. Knowing which aircraft are in use gives context to Russian military strategies and military capabilities.
The Tu-95 Bear was introduced in 1956, and it would go on to influence the Tu-142 Bear. It was introduced in 1956 and is one of the longest serving aircraft in the Russian military with 47 currently in service.
These heavy bombers were originally designed during the Cold War, where the Bear was designed to deliver nuclear strikes, if needed. The Tu-95 was even famous for dropping the Tsar Bomba, the most powerful nuclear weapon ever detonated.
Over the decades, these aircraft have undergone multiple upgrades, particularly in avionics and missile systems, allowing the Tu-95 series to stay relevant in modern warfare despite its 1950s origin.
The Be-12 was originally designed as an amphibious aircraft, allowing it to land on both runways and bodies of water. It was introduced in 1961 as a reconnaissance and maritime patrol aircraft, primarily for anti-submarine warfare. With a top speed of 329 mph, the Be-12 is typically used for long-duration missions over the ocean, and it can equip a range of weapons reflecting this distinction.
The Mil Mi-2 Hoplite is one of the older helicopters currently in service of Russia’s military with only 4 active aircraft. These helicopters were introduced in 1965 and can equip a wide array of armament including 23mm automatic cannons (standard), rocket pods, anti-tank guided missiles, and air-to-air missiles.
Introduced in 1972, the Tu-22M Backfire is a strategic maritime bomber designed for long-range strike missions against naval and land-based targets. There are currently 58 of these aircraft in active service.
With its powerful Kuznetsov NK-25 afterburning turbofan engines, the Tu-22M can reach speeds of over 1,200mph. It has a combat range of 1,600 miles and a service ceiling of 43,600 ft.
In recent years, the Tu-22M has seen operational use in the Syrian Civil War, where it delivered airstrikes against insurgent targets. Despite its age, the Tu-22M is still a valuable asset, with ongoing modernization programs aimed at extending its service life and improving its combat capabilities.
The Mi-24 earned the nickname the “flying tank” as a result of its heavy armor and incredible firepower. These helicopters have a top speed around 208 mph and can equip 12.7mm heavy machine guns, 23mm and 30mm cannons, anti-tank missiles, rocket pods, and conventional drop bombs. With 325 active aircraft, the Mi-24/35 is the backbone of Russia’s attack helicopter force.
The Su-24 Fencer was one of the first Soviet aircraft that came with an all-weather radar and terrain-following capabilities, allowing it to fly at low altitudes to evade enemy defenses. It was introduced in 1974 as a long-range strike aircraft, but it can perform a variety of other roles.
With a top speed of 173 mph, the AS355 is used in a range of missions, including reconnaissance, transport, and even light combat roles. The Twin Squirrel was introduced in 1979, and there are currently 2 of these helicopters in active service. Despite its small size, it can be armed with light machine guns, rocket pods, and air-to-ground or air-to-air missiles. It does see some use among civilians as well, without the armament of course.
The MiG-31 Foxhound is one of the fastest fighter jets in the world. These jets can hit speeds up to Mach 2.8, or roughly 1,860 mph. Its incredible speed marks it primarily as an interceptor. These jets are designed to defend against enemy bombers or even cruise missiles at long range. The Foxhound can also reach altitudes that most other aircraft can’t, further extending its defensive capabilities.
In terms of its operational history, the Foxhound has been primarily deployed in Artic patrols and border defense missions. However, these jets were used in Syria where they provided air cover for Russian operations.
The Mi-8 series is the most-produced helicopter in the world since its introduction in the 1960s. Its later iterations in the Mi-17 and Mi-171 build on the base design but obviously with upgraded avionics, coming about in the 1980s. These helicopters can equip Shturm missiles, rocket pods, 23mm cannon pods, and 7.62mm machine guns.
Recognized by the NATO reporting name “Frogfoot,” the Su-25 is a dedicated close-air support and ground attack aircraft. Although these jets have a relatively slow top speed of 590 mph, they can equip a wide array of armament including a 30mm GSh internal cannon, rocket pods, guided munitions, conventional bombs, air-to-surface missiles, and air-to-air missiles. There are currently 176 of these aircraft in active service
The Ka-27/28/29 Helix, introduced in 1982, is a multi-role helicopter series designed for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and combat support. With a top speed of 143 mph, the Helix series is known for its versatility in naval and military operations.
The Mi-26 Halo is typically a heavy-lift transport helicopter, but it can equip a wide range of armament for combat scenarios. It was introduced in 1983, and there are currently 44 in active service of the Russian military. This helicopter actually holds the world record for the heaviest helicopter lift, having transported a 56-ton piece of machinery.
The MiG-29/35 Fulcrum makes up the backbone of Russia’s fleet of fighter jets. Introduced in 1984, these jets can hit speeds up to 1,519 mph. They come equipped with a 30mm GSh-1 internal automatic cannon standard, as well as Alamo and Adder missiles, rocket pods, and both conventional and guided bombs. The MiG-35 variant includes advanced avionics, improved radar systems, and can perform multi-role missions like ground strikes and interception.
Introduced in 1985, the Su-27 Flanker is an air-superiority fighter with a top speed over 1,550 mph. These come outfitted with a 30mm GSh internal cannon and a wide variety of munitions, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles, conventional bombs, cluster bombs, anti-ship missiles, and anti-radar missiles. These jets were originally designed to counter the American F-15 Eagle, which has led to a long-standing rivalry between these two aircraft.
The An-72 Coaler has a very unique engine placement, compared to any other Russian aircraft. The engines are above the wings to create extra lift, allowing it to take off from shorter runways. It has earned the nickname of “Cheburashka” in Russia, for the resemblance of its engines to the ears of a popular Soviet cartoon character.
The Tu-160 Blackjack is recognized as the largest and heaviest combat aircraft ever built. With a top speed of 1,243 mph, the Tu-160 Blackjack is one of the fastest strategic heavy bombers on the planet. It’s heavy-duty payload reflects this. It was nicknamed the “White Swan” for its sleek, all-white appearance. These heavy bombers can launch cruise missiles, drop bombs, and even nuclear ordnance.
These strategic heavy bombers were originally designed during the Cold War, with four Samara NK-32 afterburning turbofan engines that each produce as much as 55,000 pounds of thrust with afterburners. The Blackjack also can carry over 99,000 pounds of ordnance in its internal bays.
Introduced in 1995, the Ka-31 Helix is an airborne early warning helicopter that provides long-range radar coverage for Russian naval forces. While its main role is reconnaissance, it can also be armed with light machine guns for self-defense. It can reach top speeds around 155 mph, and there are only 3 of these helicopters in active service.
Recognized by the NATO reporting name of Hoodlum, the Ka-226 Sergei was introduced in 2002 as a light utility helicopter. It has a fairly low top speed of 127 mph. The Ka-226 can be outfitted with various light machine guns and rocket pods. It also sees some civilian use.
The Mil Mi-28 Havoc is a twin-engine attack helicopter designed for precision strikes on armored targets and close air support for ground troops. One interesting fact about this helicopter that sets it apart from most others is that it can perform advanced maneuvers, like loops and rolls, which are rare for attack helicopters. This coupled with its firepower gives the Havoc a serious edge in almost any engagement.
The Ka-52 Alligator is one of the newest combat helicopters to come out of Russia. Introduced in 2010, these are state-of-the-art attack helicopters designed for close-air support and anti-tank operations. These come standard with a 30mm automatic cannon, and can be equipped with air-to-surface anti-tank missiles, rocket pods, and cannon pods. The coaxial design for the main rotor is truly unique and actually eliminates the need for a tail rotor.
Introduced in 2014, the Su-34 Fullback is one of the newest strike fighter aircraft to enter the Russian Air Force. There are 134 of these aircraft in service, and they can hit top speeds of nearly 1,400 mph.
The Mil Mi-38, introduced in 2019, is a medium-lift twin-engine transport helicopter designed for a variety of missions, including cargo transport, troop movement, and medical evacuation. It can equip some small armament, but it is typically used for non-combat roles.
The Su-57 Felon is the newest iteration of Sukhoi fighter jets. These fifth-generation fighters feature advanced stealth technology and avionics. With a top speed of 1,616 mph, these jets are capable of supercruise, which allow them to fly at supersonic speeds without afterburners. There are only 14 of these aircraft in service now, but more are on the way.
In terms of the specs, the Felon is powered by two Saturn AL-41F1 afterburning turbofan engines that allow for a top speed of 1,616 mph (Mach 2). The aircraft features an internal weapons bay capable of carrying air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground precision-guided munitions, and anti-ship missiles, with a hefty payload capacity.
The Felon is meant to rival its American counterpart, the F-35 Lightning II. These aircraft measure up on a number of specs and features, but again there has been no overt competition or engagement between these two aircraft, so it is left to speculation at the moment.
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The artillery systems market size is projected to reach US$ 20.98 billion by 2031 from US$ 11.99 billion in 2023 to register a CAGR of 7.2% during 2023–2031.
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According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the global artillery systems market is observing healthy growth owing to the rise in procurements of self-propelled artilleries and howitzer systems.
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The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. In general, Artillery systems refer to the large sized firearms that are used by various armed forces to perform firing operations in any of their missions. The major artillery systems include howitzers, mortars, and rocket artilleries. Artillery systems allow the armed forces to neutralize or destroy any target during any combat or fire operations. Some of the major factors driving the growth for artillery systems include the rising global military expenditure, increasing number of contracts for supply of artillery systems, and the rising deployment of self-propelled artillery systems by various armed forces worldwide.
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Market Growth: The artillery systems market is expected to reach US$ 20.98 billion by 2031 from US$ 11.99 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. Manufacturers operating in the artillery systems market strongly focus on collaborating with different governments and armed forces to comprehend their respective demands and offer them suitable solutions. The military forces of various countries are providing numerous contracts to artillery systems manufacturers to procure several communication, surveillance, and navigation systems. Moreover, the defense forces of different nations are investing substantially in procuring artillery systems such as rocket artillery, mortars, and howitzers. Artillery systems are reliable for taking down short, medium, and long-range targets. They enable armed forces to facilitate enhanced remote firing on ground or naval platforms.
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Technological Innovations: The increasing application of unmanned systems for various purposes, including weapon delivery, surveillance, or detection, boosts the demand for self-propelled artillery systems. The increasing adoption of self-propelled artillery systems reduces the logistics and transportation challenges faced while moving any artillery system. Self-propelled artillery systems allow for the reduction of the operational manpower required to operate any artillery systems such as howitzer or rocket artilleries.
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Deployment of Countermeasure Systems: The constant tension between the nations such as Russia-Ukraine, India-China, Pakistan-India, Israel-Palestine, and US-China is compelling their governments to strengthen their respective armed forces, which is also propelling the procurement of warfare systems such as different types of mortars and howitzers. Hence, the armed forces across different countries are investing in procuring artillery systems such as surface-to-air rocket artillery, self-propelled howitzers, early warning systems, and border surveillance systems. BAE Systems, General Dynamics Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries Inc., Leonardo S.p.A, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, SAAB AB, and Thales Group are among the companies focusing on developing defense countermeasure systems, including radar systems, artillery systems, communication and surveillance systems, and navigation devices.
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Government Investments for Military Procurements: The evolving modern warfare scenario has compelled governments of various countries across the globe to assign significant funds and financial aid toward respective defense and military forces. The defense budget allocation supports the army and military forces to obtain enhanced technologies and equipment from domestic or international developers. On the other hand, military and army vehicle upgrades are on the rise owing to growing defense budget allocation. Furthermore, the increasing governmental expenditure showcases governments' focus on strengthening national security forces. There is an increased need to reinforce military and border security forces with advanced surveillance, communication, navigation equipment, artilleries, armaments, and vehicles, among others; hence, military forces worldwide are focusing on investing significant amounts in procuring artillery systems and other advanced technologies.
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Geographical Insights: Emerging markets, particularly in regions such as Asia Pacific and the Middle East, are key contributors to the growth of the global artillery systems market. Increased defense budgets, territorial tensions, and emphasis on indigenous defense capabilities characterize these regions. Governments in emerging markets are actively procuring artillery systems to build robust defense postures and reduce dependency on foreign suppliers. The procurement trends in these regions include a mix of imported systems and indigenous development initiatives.
Market Segmentation:
Based on component, the artillery systems market is segmented into gun turret, fire control system, ammunition handling system, auxiliary system, and others. The fire control system segment held a larger share of the artillery systems market in 2023.
By range, the artillery systems market is segmented into short range, medium range, and long range. The medium range segment held the largest share of the artillery systems market in 2023.
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In terms of caliber, the artillery systems market is divided into small caliber, medium caliber, and large caliber. The medium caliber segment held a larger share of the artillery systems market in 2023.
Based on type, the artillery systems market is segmented into howitzer, mortar, and rocket artillery. The howitzer segment held a larger share of the artillery systems market in 2023.
The artillery systems market is segmented into five major regions: North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.
Competitive Strategy and Development:
Key Players: A few major companies operating in the artillery systems market include Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial S/A; BAE Systems Plc; Nexter Groupe KNDS; Denel Land Systems; Elbit Systems Ltd; General Dynamics; ST Engineering; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Rheinmetall AG; and Mandus Group.
Trending Topics: Howitzer Market, Mortar Systems Market, Self-Propelled Artillery.
Global Headlines on Artillery Systems Market:
"The Pentagon revealed an additional allocation of presidential drawdown support destined for Ukraine."
"Shift5, Inc., the onboard operational technology (OT) observability platform, disclosed a contract with the U.S. Army aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)."
"Canada made a significant contribution to the Security Forces of Ukraine by delivering a number of M777 howitzers."
"Colombia finalized an agreement with Israel's Elbit Systems Ltd for the acquisition of 18 units of the 155mm howitzer Atmos."
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The global artillery systems market plays a pivotal role in shaping the military capabilities of nations, influencing defense strategies, and contributing to geopolitical dynamics. With a multifaceted landscape influenced by technological advancements, security threats, and international collaborations, the artillery systems market growth is characterized by ongoing modernization efforts, diversification of capabilities, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies. The demand for diversified artillery capabilities is a key factor shaping the global market. Nations seek artillery systems that can address a spectrum of operational scenarios, from conventional warfare to counterinsurgency operations. This diversification includes the development and acquisition of various artillery types, such as towed howitzers, self-propelled artillery, rocket launchers, and mortars. The goal is to possess a versatile artillery portfolio that can respond effectively to different threats and terrains.
Collaborations and partnerships between nations and defense contractors are bolstering the global artillery systems market growth. International alliances contribute to technology transfer, joint development programs, and the exchange of expertise. For instance, in December 2023, BAE Systems, based in the UK, secured a substantial US$ 8.8 billion contract to maintain and operate a USD Army ammunition plant in Tennessee. The contract, awarded by the Department of Defense (DoD), spans a duration of 10 years, running from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2033. BAE Systems is tasked with the production of explosives, as well as the maintenance and operation of the Holston Army Ammunition Plant. This significant and long-term contract not only underscores BAE Systems' role in supporting the US defense infrastructure but also highlights the strategic importance of private-sector partnerships in ensuring the sustained production and operation of critical military assets. The contract reflects ongoing defense expenditure, emphasizing the continued importance of defense investments globally. Nations worldwide are consistently investing in the maintenance and enhancement of their military capabilities, driving the global defense market.
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The rise in military expenditures across countries and increase in tensions among countries are among the major factors propelling the demand for artillery systems across the world. Several countries are taking serious actions to ensure the safety of their nation for which they are collaborating with other countries by joining forces to increase their armed forces capabilities. For instance, after the Russia Ukraine invasion, the US has been taking initiatives to increase its military presence across European countries for long haul by establishing its first permanent presence in Poland to bolster regional security. For this, it will be deploying its several forces in the country along with required ammunitions and firearms. Such initiatives are driving the growth of the artillery systems market across the world.
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Emerson Electric (EMR) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Shares of this maker of process controls systems, valves and analytical instruments have returned +10% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.3% change. The Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry, to which Emerson Electric belongs, has gained 5.3% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Earnings Estimate Revisions
Here at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Emerson Electric is expected to post earnings of $1.47 per share, indicating a change of +14% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -1.9% over the last 30 days.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.48 points to a change of +23.4% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed -0.9%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.93 indicates a change of +8.3% from what Emerson Electric is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.8%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Emerson Electric is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth Forecast
While earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
For Emerson Electric, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $4.59 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +12.1%. For the current and next fiscal years, $17.45 billion and $18.07 billion estimates indicate +15.1% and +3.6% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise History
Emerson Electric reported revenues of $4.38 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +11%. EPS of $1.43 for the same period compares with $1.29 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.45 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -1.6%. The EPS surprise was +0.7%.
Over the last four quarters, Emerson Electric surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
Valuation
No investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S) and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an An is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Emerson Electric is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Conclusion
The facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Emerson Electric. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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I had taken 12 sleeping tablets the night before and about six more before I sat down to watch the match - but I was too embarrassed to tell them: Former Manchester United midfielder says life-changing seizure helped to curb addiction issues
An ex Manchester United star has opened up about problems that he's had off the field
A former Manchester United midfielder has admitted a life-changing seizure helped to curb his ongoing drug and alcohol addiction issues.
The Red Devils have endured plenty of change across the summer, with new minority owners INEOS sanctioning a semi-overhaul of the club's non-playing staff, first-team squad and footballing department.
But it is an ex-professional who spent eight years at Old Trafford who has recently spoken out on the issues that have since affected his personal life.
Ex Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson details his issues with sleeping pills and alcohol
Speaking to The Times recently, Gibson opened up on the terrible post-football issues that have since seen his world collapse.
“They were doing brain scans and epilepsy scans,” he explained. “I knew deep down what happened, but I was too embarrassed to tell them. Finally I said: ‘Listen, it’s not that.’ I had taken 12 sleeping tablets the night before and about six more before I sat down to watch the match.”
Gibson is said to have turned to sleeping pills after he suffered a serious knee injury in 2013 – the year after he left Manchester United for Everton.
He began using drugs to help him sleep after developing insomnia, but things quickly got out of hand. Alcohol also served as a crutch during difficult periods.
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“If I took sleeping tablets, within half an hour I wouldn’t really know what I was doing,” he added. “I would be like a zombie. Mix that with alcohol and you have no idea what you were doing. There was a pattern; get a serious injury that I can’t deal with properly and then do something stupid.”
The now 36-year-old Irishman managed to turn his life around with the help of his wife and underwent therapy to battle against his mental issues. He retired from playing football in 2021 after admitting that the fear of injury had affected his love for the game and is now a stay-at-home dad.
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He made 252 appearances for clubs such as Manchester United, Everton and Sunderland. Gibson won one Premier League title back in 2010/11 and also has two League Cup winners medals to his name.
"Darron is the one player in our club who can score great goals from outside the box," praised legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2009. "He has such tremendous power in his shot.
Matthew is a Freelance Journalist and has racked up bylines for Manchester United, Manchester Evening News, GOAL and SPORTbible to name a few. A long-term sufferer of Scunthorpe United, he currently resides in the north-west after escaping the smog of North Lincolnshire. | https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/former-manchester-united-midfielder-says-life-changing-seizure-helped-to-curb-addiction-issues | 2024-10-15T18:23:07Z |
Liverpool star to play for his country after injury - prompting worry from fans: report
Liverpool could be set to see one of their key players back on the pitch - but Arne Slot may have mixed feelings
Liverpool have been living a charmed life under new boss Arne Slot at the beginning of the 2024/25 campaign, winning all but one of their opening 10 games across all competitions.
However, that luck looked to have faltered slightly before some of the Reds were released for international duty, with two key stars being withdrawn prematurely against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
One of that duo, according to reports, now looks set to return to action quicker than may have been expected, but there could be mixed feelings from the Liverpool camp.
Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister set for quick return to football with Argentina
Argentinian outlet Clarin have claimed that Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister could return to action with his national side for their game against Bolivia, having resumed full training with this countrymen earlier this week.
Reports from Liverpool.com suggested that the Argentina international had suffered a groin injury against Palace, a problem that saw him substituted at half-time in that match.
Despite that setback, Mac Allister travelled to meet up with La Albiceleste last week, missing their first contest against Venezuela while he worked his way back to fitness.
He was not the only important Merseysider forced to exit the field against the Eagles, with fellow South American Alisson replaced in the 79th minute with a hamstring issue.
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The Brazilian goalkeeper, unlike Mac Allister, did not travel to his national side and is expected to be out for a few weeks. There is worry over fielding the midfielder, given the knock: usually, players are treated with precaution if they have a fitness issue at club level – but Mac Allister hasn't been withdrawn from his international squad.
Argentina drew 1-1 in their World Cup qualifier against Venezuela in their first game of this round of fixtures, and are due to face Bolivia at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on Tuesday October 15, 9pm local time.
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In FourFourTwo’s opinion, while Slot will be pleased to see Mac Allister back in full training, he’ll likely be watching developments in Argentina with more than a hint of nervousness.
There will undoubtedly be fears that the midfielder is being rushed back too soon to assist his national side, especially if he starts, which will do the Dutch coach no favours if Mac Allister aggravates his previous injury.
Mac Allister, along with Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, have established themselves as Slot’s trusted midfield trio, so the Liverpool boss will be eager to get the Argentinian back under his own control at the Reds’ training ground to manage his load accordingly. | https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/liverpool-star-to-play-for-his-country-after-injury-prompting-worry-from-fans-report | 2024-10-15T18:23:08Z |
Police arrest man in rash of indecent acts at Newmarket bus shelters
Police say that a 35-year-old man who is subject to four separate probation orders is now facing charges in connection with a rash of indecent acts at bus shelters in Newmarket.
Police say that the suspect is believed to be involved in at least three separate incidents over the span of less than 24 hours last week.
The first incident took place at a bus shelter in the area of Davis Drive and Eagle Street at around 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 8.
Police say that a victim was waiting for a bus when they were approached by the suspect.
The suspect then allegedly removed his pants and began touching his genitals, police say.
Later that night at around 7:15 p.m. police say that they were called to the same bus shelter regarding a similar incident involving the same suspect. However, in both cases the suspect had left prior to the arrival of police.
The latest incident occurred at a bus terminal near Davis Drive and Main Street North at around 3:40 a.m. the following day.
Police say that they were called to the bus terminal for a reported indecent act.
When they arrived a suspect was found with his pants down touching his genitals, police say.
The male was arrested at the scene.
“Investigators are releasing an image of the suspect as they believe there are more victims and are encouraging them to come forward,” a news release notes.
A suspect, identified as Feng LinYe, is charged with three counts of committing an indecent act and four counts of breaching a probation order.
Police continue to investigate.
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Andes Wealth Rebrands to Andes Risk, Launches New Domain AndesRisk.io, and Announces Key Milestones
Andes Risk’s Rebranding and Milestones Aim to Transform Risk and Behavioral Solutions for Financial Advisors
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Andes Wealth Technologies, a leading provider of risk and behavioral solutions for financial advisors, today announces its rebranding to Andes Risk. As part of this strategic move, the company has migrated its online presence to www.andesrisk.io from the previous domain andeswealth.com, reinforcing its commitment to innovation in risk management and financial advisory technology.
Under the leadership of Helen Yang, CFA, Founder and CEO of Andes Risk, the company continues to drive impactful solutions for advisors. "Our rebranding marks an exciting new chapter for the company, aligning with our vision to provide cutting-edge risk and behavioral finance tools that empower financial advisors to deliver more personalized, risk-aligned guidance to their clients," said Yang.
Key Milestones
In addition to the rebranding, Andes Risk is proud to announce several significant milestones that further establish its position as a FinTech leader:
- Investment Policy Statement Approved by LPL Financial: Andes Risk’s Investment Policy Statement (IPS) solution has been approved by LPL Financial, the largest independent broker-dealer in the U.S. This approval affirms the strength of Andes Risk’s offering in helping advisors create clear, customized investment guidelines for their clients.
- Expansion of Sales Team: In 2024, the company welcomed two new sales executives to its team: Nate Lukow and Ryan Catterton. Nate and Ryan bring a wealth of experience in financial technology sales, helping drive the adoption of Andes Risk’s solutions across the financial advisory space.
- Expansion of Client Services Team: Andes Risk welcomes Shane Banks as VP of Client Service. Shane oversees new client onboarding, support and relationship management.
- Expansion of R&D: Andes Risk is partnering with Brainy Neurals, an AI software company, to leverage generative AI to help financial advisors deliver investment and behavioral insights with confidence.
- New Advisory Board Members: To guide its continued growth, Andes Risk has added four industry veterans to its advisory board:
* Michael Winnick: Michael is a seasoned executive with over three decades at leading financial institutions including Broadridge, Charles Schwab and Russell Investments.
* Larry Shumbres: Best known as the founder and CEO of Totum Risk, Larry is an accomplished serial entrepreneur in FinTech with multiple successful exits.
* Shea Werner: Currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Archive Intel, Shea is an accomplished business development executive in FinTech.
* Tom Driscoll: Tom built out the sales team at Charles River Development, a key contributor to growing the firm from 6 to 1500 from 1994 to 2024.
These new additions will provide strategic guidance as Andes Risk continues to expand its offerings and support financial advisors in delivering tailored, data-driven solutions to their clients.
About Andes Risk
Founded by Helen Yang, CFA, Andes Risk is a leading fintech company offering state-of-the-art risk and behavioral solutions. The company’s platform helps financial advisors gain deeper insights into their clients' risk profiles and deliver personalized investment strategies. With the launch of www.andesrisk.io, Andes Risk continues to innovate and provide advisors with the tools needed to meet the growing demand for risk management and behavioral insights in financial planning. Andes Risk is a DBA of Andes Wealth Technologies.
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Forgotten Arsenal star Kieran Tierney wants to leave the club in the January transfer window and has made a return to Celtic a priority, according to TBR Football.
The Scotland international spent last season on loan at Real Sociedad in Spain and was set to exit the Emirates during the most recent summer transfer window before suffering a serious hamstring injury, which has seen him fail to make a matchday squad in any competition up to this point for the Gunners this season.
But as Tierney closes in on a return to fitness, he has set his sights on playing regular football in the new year after falling way down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta in recent times.
Tierney Wants Celtic Return
Scot came through the academy before moving to Arsenal
Now 27, Tierney came through at Celtic Park as a youngster and immediately established himself as the starting left-back in the squad. Across four full seasons with the club he managed 170 appearances in all competitions for the Bhoys, scoring eight goals and winning an incredible eight trophies including four league titles.
Those performances earned him a £25million move to the Emirates with Arsenal and he enjoyed a great spell, but injuries became a major issue for him and he was replaced ultimately by Oleksandr Zinchenko. Since then Arteta has also added Takehiro Tomiyasu, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori who can all play at left-back and Tierney is now firmly out of the plans of the first-team.
According to the report, the north London outfit are open to allowing Tierney to leave at the earliest opportunity and a move to Celtic is something that was discussed during the summer before his injury. Tierney would prioritise a move to Parkhead over any other, and both parties could look at a loan deal. Arsenal would be open to a loan, and would also be open to including a buy-clause in the deal to see him move permanently in the summer.
Tierney, who Arteta has previously described as "special", has previously worked under Brendan Rodgers during their previous spells with Celtic and that relationship could be key in getting a deal over the line.
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Goalkeeper gets 2 rating in defeat to Spain
While Celtic have had a near perfect start to their Scottish Premiership title defence this season, with seven wins from seven games and just one goal conceded, goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel hasn't had the best of international breaks.
The veteran goalkeeper was representing Denmark once again as they faced off against the European champions Spain recently, where the team's defensive performance saw them keep the Spanish out for a long time.
However, Schmeichel failed to deal with a free-kick that saw the only goal of the game scored, and the national media of Denmark were quick to criticise the former Leicester star, handing him a 2/10 rating for his role in the result.
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PHOENIX — Both parties are ramping up their efforts to court Native American voters in the final stretch to Election Day.
This demographic could swing the election results in several closely divided states like Arizona.
Native Health, an urban Indian health center, has held several voter registration events across the Grand Canyon state in the run-up to the election.
“I always think that the Native vote in Arizona shouldn't be discounted,” said Walter Murillo, CEO of Native Health. “In such a tight race, I think any marginal or incremental influence that a candidate or issue might have really, really depends on convincing American-Indian voters.”
President Biden only won Arizona in 2020 by about 10,000 votes — less than a 1% margin — in a state where Native Americans make up 5% of the population.
Native Americans have traditionally voted for Democrats, and the Harris campaign is seeking to ensure that pattern continues in 2024.
The Harris campaign on Oct. 2 launched the Native Americans for Harris-Walz coalition, aiming to mobilize tribal leaders, organizations and voters. The campaign dubbed its operations in Arizona, home to 22 federally recognized tribes, the “most expansive tribal organizing program ever in the state,” a campaign official told NPR on Oct. 12, speaking on background to discuss sensitive campaign strategy.
The campaign has already hired over 20 staff members, with plans for more, to focus on the state’s tribal areas. This is the largest Native voter outreach team for a Democratic presidential campaign in the state. Staff dedicated to Native American communities have also been hired in Wisconsin.
The Democratic National Committee on Monday announced a six-figure ad campaign targeting Native voters — dubbed the “I will Vote” campaign — in Arizona, North Carolina, Montana and Alaska, with digital, print, and radio ads with a majority being placed in local and national Native-owned publications. This is their third, and most expensive, Native-focused ad campaign.
Vice President Harris on Oct. 8 received an endorsement from the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe in Nevada, the first-ever endorsement from the tribe in a presidential election, with the tribe citing record funding to tribes and Native American federal appointments.
Tribal leaders and young people in Nevada and Arizona spoke with Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz last week as they rallied in western swing states.
“It means so much to be back with the Gila River Indian Community,” Harris said, noting that last summer she was the first vice president to visit that tribe, mainly based outside Phoenix. “I strongly believe that the relationship between tribal nations in the United States is sacred — and that we must honor tribal sovereignty, embrace our trust in treaty obligations and ensure tribal self-determination.”
Voters already making their choices
At a powwow in Phoenix, tribal members gathered for an evening of dancing, fry bread and sales.
Kevin Jackson, a member of White Mountain Apache, has “Democracy is Indigenous” flags above his jewelry stand. He has already cast his ballot for Harris.
“I think we need someone in there who's going to help out and help us build our infrastructure because right now it's awful,” Jackson said, noting he hopes to attend the inauguration if she is elected.
Across the park, Charles Quimayousie is making his way through the vendors. A member of the Tohono O’odham tribe, he also hopes Harris wins.
“That wall just feels too prejudiced to me,” Quimayousie said, referring to Trump’s border wall — one of the former president’s signature campaign promises to stem migration into the U.S.
“It's a good thing, but it just turns me away because when they built that, it went right through my reservation, and some of my people are still on that side, so I'm against that all the way,” he said.
Both said their tribes generally would agree with them — though there are members who will support Trump.
Gerel Nells, who lives in Mesa and is Navajo said that between Harris and Trump he prefers Trump.
“I did like the fact that Trump put aside a plan for the missing and murdered Indigenous women of this nation,” he said. However, he has already turned in his ballot for comedian Dave Chappelle.
GOP hopes to stave off Democratic efforts
To the east of Phoenix, across the border in Gallup, New Mexico, members of the Navajo Nation pulled in to set up their booths and shop at the Gallup Flea Market, on a sunny Saturday morning.
Navajo Nation, also known as the Dine, is the largest federally recognized tribe both in terms of enrolled members and geographical land. Its territory spans the state borders of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Organizers are looking beyond state lines for mobilizing Arizona voters.
“I do feel like the Natives kind of brought it over last time to the Democrat side,” said Ina Noggle, who was tending to the Arizona GOP’s table at the market. She's campaigning for Trump in Arizona.
“We're just out there trying to present the different platforms and what they have been familiar with and explaining to them that the Democrat Party is no longer the party of their grandparents and their parents,” she said. Noggle talks to voters about issues like abortion and energy independence.
Noggle, Halee Dobbins — the RNC’s communications director — and others at the event said they were not asking market-goers to vote for a specific candidate — but rather approached the conversation by talking about values.
“It makes the conversation more fruitful and more productive, honestly,” Dobbins said. “If you talk to the Navajos based on their values, that's where you really get people to feel comfortable talking about who are they going to vote for. You don't want to start with ‘Are you just going to vote for this candidate?’”
She said the Trump campaign has been meeting with Navajo Nation members at markets, rodeos, parades, and other local events, and Arizona GOP ran an ad on tribal radio to urge voters to “vote Republican.” The campaign didn’t share statistics about how much they’re spending on Native voters overall.
As a part of their showing at the flea market, the McKinley County GOP drove about a dozen cars waving GOP flags for Trump, and New Mexican Republican candidates by honking their horns. Some people waved and honked back. Others grumbled at them to get out.
Making inroads
Still, GOP organizers said they have noticed a change.
“Four years ago it was like, we’d get like so many fingers,” said Pablo Martinez, who is the McKinley County GOP chair and joined Arizona organizers at the market. “But it's different now. Like people are coming out of their shells and there’s a little more pride.”
At the stand, market-goers picked up signs and stickers in support of Trump and Senate GOP candidate Kari Lake. Tribal members walking by assured their support.
Democrats had their own presence in the market.
Brenda Hoskie, a member of the Navajo Nation and chair of the McKinley County Democratic Party in New Mexico, said she had organized precincts and others to put up mutton stew stands on Election Day and for early voting, which began last week.
“After people vote, they can eat and give out signs,” she said.
Since the Navajo Nation stretches across both states, she hopes her efforts will shore up Democratic support among the Navajo in Arizona, as well the San Juan Southern Paiute tribes.
“We need to win Arizona. So I'm out there making sure that we are not sitting back,” Hoskie said.
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The cost of the injuries was based on the reported salaries of the players concerned and the amount of time they were sidelined for.
The report highlighted a greater strain on clubs as a result of the newly expanded Club World Cup, which will be staged in America next year.
The number of injuries has risen year-on-year since the index was first published in 2021 and the latest report said "it would be fair to expect a continuation of this upwards trajectory.
“The squad depth of clubs will continue to be tested, particularly with the impending introduction of the new FIFA Men’s Club World Cup in 2025.”
The index is produced by sports insurance firm Howden. Its publication comes a day after a players union and European leagues filed a formal complaint to the European Union against world governing body FIFA.
The 32-team Club World Cup — up from seven — has faced consistent pushback over concerns about player welfare since its new extended format was announced last year.
Last month Man City midfielder Rodri said players were close to going on strike in the face of increased demands on them — including an expanded Champions League this year. The Spain international suffered a season-ending knee injury days after those comments.
The football index has tracked a rise in injuries even before the expanded Club World Cup and Champions League.
It said there had been 14,292 — excluding COVID-19 — in the top five European leagues dating back to the 2020-21 season. That came at a cost of $2.5 billion based on the reported salaries.
Last season alone the figure was $798 million.
On average there was an injury every 92 minutes of football involving teams across those leagues.
It found that German teams suffered the most injuries per game (1.72). German teams also made up the top 13 places in terms of injury susceptibility and accounted for 15 of the top 20.
Of the teams least susceptible to injury, the top four were all from the French league.
The report said there was a “concerning trend” surrounding players under the age of 21, who were sustaining an increase of severe injuries.
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Congress has taken steps to make the overturning elections more difficult as it aims to strengthen the integrity of the democratic process. However, still some loopholes are existing in the law that need to be explored, as per a report.
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Matthew Seligman shared with USA TODAY that the changes in the Electoral Count Reform Act have led to discussions to grant local election boards greater authority in the certification process, but the proponents argue that this could enhance local oversight as well as it may open the door for partisan manipulation. The efforts are now shifting to get the county boards of elections and then state-level boards of elections to possess some kind of authority who will refuse to certify the results regarding elections, USA Today reported.
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Procedural changes have been noticed in the vote counting and the certification for election at the state level and local level, which has emerged as the latest background in the fight over the integrity of the election and what the supporters are meant to say to bolster confidence and accuracy in the election, as specified in USA TODAY.
A1. Congress has recently passed the Electoral Count Reform Act in response to the attempt of former US president Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 election to reverse his loss.
Q2. Why has Donald Trump tried to convince the Republican members of Congress and vice president Mike Pence?
A2. After US President Joe Biden won the US presidential election in 2020, Republican nominee Donald Trump tried to convince the Republican members of Congress and vice president Mike Pence to refuse the count of the electoral votes.
Significance of the Electoral Count Reform Act
Congress has recently passed the Electoral Count Reform Act in response to the attempt of former US president Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 election to reverse his loss. Leaders of both parties have claimed that it will act as a protective shield for the future election. However, there are still holes at the local levels that can be exploited. Local officials have already tested a few holes, including as per Matthew Seligman refusing to certify elections at the county level. Matthew Seligman is a fellow of the Constitutional Law Center of Stanford, and he has co-authored the book How to Steal a Presidential Election, as per USA TODAY.Also Read : La Nina 2024 USA: Check winter weather forecast, predictions
Matthew Seligman shared with USA TODAY that the changes in the Electoral Count Reform Act have led to discussions to grant local election boards greater authority in the certification process, but the proponents argue that this could enhance local oversight as well as it may open the door for partisan manipulation. The efforts are now shifting to get the county boards of elections and then state-level boards of elections to possess some kind of authority who will refuse to certify the results regarding elections, USA Today reported.
Procedural changes in vote counting
After US President Joe Biden won the US presidential election in 2020, Republican nominee Donald Trump tried to convince the Republican members of Congress and vice president Mike Pence to refuse the count of the electoral votes. The Electoral Count Reform Act approached in a more difficult way. It also clarifies the role of the vice president regarding vote counting, which is ceremonial, as well as reflects the number of votes that Congress is required to object to the results of the election.Also Read : Will Donald Trump use the military to suppress the Radical Left? Here's what he said
Procedural changes have been noticed in the vote counting and the certification for election at the state level and local level, which has emerged as the latest background in the fight over the integrity of the election and what the supporters are meant to say to bolster confidence and accuracy in the election, as specified in USA TODAY.
FAQs
Q1. Which Act has passed by the Congress recently?A1. Congress has recently passed the Electoral Count Reform Act in response to the attempt of former US president Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 election to reverse his loss.
Q2. Why has Donald Trump tried to convince the Republican members of Congress and vice president Mike Pence?
A2. After US President Joe Biden won the US presidential election in 2020, Republican nominee Donald Trump tried to convince the Republican members of Congress and vice president Mike Pence to refuse the count of the electoral votes.
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The wealth and poverty of nations has been a preoccupation of economists since Adam Smith founded the discipline 250 years ago, when he wrote a book titled, The Wealth of Nations.
This year's Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to three men who traced the institutional roots of national prosperity by exploring the vastly different outcomes in former European colonies.
Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson from MIT and James Robinson of the University of Chicago will share the prize — worth about $1.058 million — for helping to explain how the different institutions in those former colonies continue to shape economic fortunes today.
"Rather than asking whether colonialism is good or bad, we note that different colonial strategies have led to different institutional patterns that have persisted over time," Acemoglu said during a news conference in Stockholm where the prize was announced.
By coincidence, the announcement came on a U.S. holiday that honors both European explorer Christopher Columbus and the indigenous people of the new world.
Colonies where a large share of settlers survived tended to establish inclusive, democratic institutions and subsequently prospered, the prize-winning researchers found. Those where relatively few settlers survived often formed more autocratic, extractive institutions and ended up languishing.
Democratic vs autocratic nations
The findings are generally pro-democracy, said Acemoglu, who along with Robinson co-authored the book, Why Nations Fail. But he added, democracy is not a panacea.
"Introducing democracy is very hard," Acemoglu said. "When you introduce elections, that sometimes creates conflict. And in particular, in already polarized societies, elections can lead to short-lived outcomes that are sometimes not democratic in nature."
China, meanwhile, has grown to become the world's second-largest economy and lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, despite its autocratic governing structure.
Acemoglu argued that autocratic governments can boost growth temporarily by pouring resources into favored industries, but that tends to be hard to sustain. He acknowledged democracies don't always deliver on their potential for widespread prosperity. He pointed to survey data showing support for democracy is at an all-time low.
"Democracies are going through a rough patch," Acemoglu said. "And it is in some sense quite crucial that they reclaim the high ground of better governance, cleaner governance, and delivering sort of the promise of democracy to a broad range of people."
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Boeing hasn't earned an annual profit since 2018, losing more than $25 billion since, after two 737 Max jets crashed, killing 346 people. Its finances are under new pressure as a strike by workers who build most of its airline jets factory goes into its second month. The strike is cutting into cash, which Boeing receives when it delivers new planes to buyers.
The strike is also getting the attention of the Biden administration. Julie Su, the acting labor secretary, visited Seattle and met with the union and Boeing on Monday, according to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
Boeing has burned through more than $1 billion in cash and ended September with $10.3 billion in cash and securities.
On Friday, new CEO Kelly Ortberg said Boeing will cut about 10% of its workforce – around 17,000 jobs – and pushed back the launch of a new model of its large 777 airliner.
Production of current models of the 777 and Boeing’s best-selling plane, the 737 Max, have been halted by the strike.
Boeing's securities filings Tuesday are called shelf registrations, which indicate that a company has the ability to raise funds without committing to doing anything.
The company also said that it entered into a $10 billion supplemental credit agreement with several leading U.S. banks to provide near-term liquidity.
Fitch Ratings said the announcements increase Boeing's financial flexibility and ease near-term liquidity concerns. Management’s ability to tap capital sources other than debt “will help alleviate downgrade risks” by improving the prospects for paying off debt that matures in 2025 and 2026, Fitch said.
Standard & Poor's said last week it was considering cutting Boeing’s credit rating.
Shares of The Boeing Co, based in Arlington, Virginia, rose 2% in afternoon trading Tuesday.
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Panchayat elections: 8 hurt in poll-related violence across Punjab
In Moga and Faridkot districts, polling by and large remained peaceful apart from minor clashes and two firing incidents amid allegations of rigging by the ruling in Aam Aadmi Party.
At least eight persons were injured in minor skirmishes during polling to elect gram panchayat members in Punjab on Tuesday.
In Moga and Faridkot districts, polling by and large remained peaceful apart from minor clashes and two firing incidents amid allegations of rigging by the ruling in Aam Aadmi Party.
Two persons were injured in a group clash at Mangewala village in Moga district. The clash started when the husband of a woman candidate opposed to the people of the other group entering the polling station.
Two more persons were injured in poll-related violence at Kotla Mehar Singh Wala village in Bagahpurana subdivision of Moga district after gunshots were fired outside a polling booth when the voting was about to conclude. One of the injured was referred to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Ludhiana, in a critical condition.
In another incident, two groups clashed in Masitan village in Dharamkot subdivison of Moga district and pelted stones at each other. A couple of gunshots were also fired in the air by unidentified persons. The situation escalated when the doors of the polling booth were closed after 4pm and one group started pelting stones and raising slogans against AAP Dharamkot MLA Devinderjeet Singh Laddi Dhos.
Moga SSP Ajay Gandhi said: “The situation is under control at both the places. Apart from sporadic incidents, the polling process was peaceful in the district.”
The Faridkot district recorded a 69% voter turnout. While 30 panchayats were elected unanimously, there was no nomination at two polling booths. No candidate had filed a nomination for panchayat elections at Behbal Kalan village of Faridkot district. Moga district recorded 57.2% voter turnout.
Ballot papers soiled at Ferozepur village
A group of unidentified persons soiled polled ballot papers at a Ferozepur village and voting in two other villages of Mansa and Ferozepur was cancelled. Polling could not start at Lakhmir Ke Utad village near Mamdot town in Ferozepur district as the villagers staged a dharna outside the election booth since Monday.
The agitated residents of the village located near the Indo-Pak border complained that the names of 441 villagers were missing from the electoral roll.
Ferozepur DC Deepshikha Sharma said senior officials rushed to pacify the villagers but to no avail.
“The state election commission was apprised of the issue after the polling was countermanded. I have also marked a departmental probe to examine the allegations that names of most of the villagers do not figure in the voter list,” she added.
At another village of Ferozepur Lohke Khurd, a group of people threw ink on the ballot papers just before the voting ended at 4pm.
“A report from the returning officer stated that the soiled ballots are not fit for counting and we have forwarded a report for repolling at Lohke Khurd,”she said.
Similarly, polling at Mansa Khurd village in Mansa district was stopped after the villagers highlighted printing errors in the ballot papers.
Mansa additional deputy commissioner Akash Bansal said a repoll will be held at Mansa Khurd on Wednesday.
Firing incident in Patiala
While the polling in Sangrur and Fatehgarh Sahib districts remained peaceful, two persons were injured in violence in Patiala.
Police said a firing incident was reported from Khudda village in Patiala district, leaving one person injured. Another person was injured in a scuffle. A police official said 20-25 unidentified people arrived at a polling booth, allegedly manhandled the polling staff and took away a ballot box. Subsequently, they left the ballot box behind in a nearby field, the official said.
Patiala recorded a voter turnout of 59% while Fatehgarh Sahib and Sangrur witnessed a polling percentage of 67.01% and Sangrur 67.53%.
Gunshots fired in Tarn Taran village
Two persons were injured in violence outside a polling booth at Sohal village in Tarn Taran district, police said. Manpreet Singh, whose father was contesting elections, was injured in the firing. Another person, Buta Singh, was injured after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon.
Mandeep Singh was rushed to a hospital where his condition was stated to be out of danger.
Polling in other regions of the Majha region, including Amritsar, Pathankot and Gurdaspur districts, remained peaceful.
Polling remained peaceful in the Doaba region, comprising Jalandhar, Kapurthala, SBS Nagar and Hoshiarpur districts. The region recorded 58% polling, till 4pm, with Hoshiarpur topping the chart with at 62.05%. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/panchayat-elections-8-hurt-in-poll-related-violence-across-punjab-101729011254837.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:20Z |
24/7 Wall St. Insights:
- Ukraine has built up the largest force of tanks on the European continent as a result of its ongoing conflict with Russia
- Ukraine fields a number of tanks including the T-64, T-72, and T-84 Oplot
- The T-84 Oplot is Ukraine’s most advanced main battle tank, developed as an upgrade to the Soviet-era T-80. It comes armed with a 125mm smoothbore gun, capable of firing high-explosive rounds, armor-piercing shells, and anti-tank guided missiles
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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has shifted its priorities over the last few years to build up a sizable military force in defense of its territory. One of the best ways to defend this land is with firepower, and lots of it. Accordingly, Ukraine has built up the largest force of tanks on the European continent. (Is Ukraine the next never-ending war?)
At the heart of this tank force is the T-64 Soviet-era main battle tank that has undergone significant upgrades over the years to keep up with modern combat standards. Ukraine also fields the T-72, and even its domestically produced and more advanced T-84 Oplot.
The T-84 Oplot is Ukraine’s most advanced main battle tank, developed as an upgrade to the Soviet-era T-80. It comes armed with a 125mm smoothbore gun, capable of firing high-explosive rounds, armor-piercing shells, and anti-tank guided missiles.
Also, this tank comes with modern composite armor and Kontakt-5 explosive reactive armor, which gives superior protection against anti-tank missiles and kinetic rounds. The T-84 is powered by a 1,200-horsepower engine, which allows for a top speed of 43 mph.
Outside of the tanks, Ukraine’s ground forces also included Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) units and a number of towed and self propelled artillery units.
Ultimately, Ukraine’s impressive tank army and artillery systems are the result of its ongoing conflict with Russia, which has reshaped the country’s military priorities. At the same time, Ukraine’s active military personnel has surged to nearly 1 million troops.
Ukraine is not the only European military with a formidable tank force. Other nations like the United Kingdom and France also have impressive tank forces as well. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at these European tank armies. (Which countries support Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.)
To identify the European countries with the most tanks, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 2024 Military Strength Ranking from Global Firepower, an annually updated defense-related statistics website with information on 145 countries. Countries were ranked on the total number of tanks in their arsenal. We included supplemental information regarding the total military vehicles, artillery and MLRS units, as well as each country’s overall military strength score. Nations that do not have any tanks in their arsenal were excluded. Note that we excluded Russia from this as well.
Here is a look at the European countries with the largest tank armies:
Why Are We Covering This?
Understanding the military dynamics in Europe is important considering the continent’s deeply rooted geopolitical challenges going forward. Historically, Europe has been marked by wars, shifting alliances, and territorial disputes, and yet it still remains a key player on the global stage. At the same time, alliances like the EU or NATO are some of the most powerful in terms of their influence on the world. Whether it is a question of NATO’s expansion or Russia’s campaign in Eastern Europe, these military forces tilt the region’s balance of power.
28. Netherlands
- Total number of tanks: 18
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 72
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 3,176
- Active duty military personnel: 41,380
- Military strength score: 0.5644 – #40 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, the Netherlands has 143 military aircraft (including 26 attack aircraft, 26 fighter aircraft, and 66 helicopters). The Netherlands has 41,380 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 17.5 million.
27. North Macedonia
- Total number of tanks: 23
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 191
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 24
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 2,156
- Active duty military personnel: 9,000
- Military strength score: 2.1717 – #110 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, North Macedonia has 20 military aircraft (including 10 helicopters). North Macedonia has 9,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 2.1 million.
26. Portugal
- Total number of tanks: 34
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 106
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 11,173
- Active duty military personnel: 24,000
- Military strength score: 0.5609 – #38 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Portugal has 117 military aircraft (including 28 fighter aircraft and 38 helicopters). Portugal has 24,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 10.5 million.
25. Norway
- Total number of tanks: 36
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 56
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 7,048
- Active duty military personnel: 23,250
- Military strength score: 0.5664 – #41 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Norway has 102 military aircraft (including 30 attack aircraft and 37 helicopters). Norway has 23,250 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 5.6 million.
24. Slovakia
- Total number of tanks: 36
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 44
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 25
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 2,048
- Active duty military personnel: 19,500
- Military strength score: 1.1891 – #69 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Slovakia has 37 military aircraft (including 22 helicopters). Slovakia has 19,500 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 5.4 million.
23. Albania
- Total number of tanks: 40
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 0
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 976
- Active duty military personnel: 6,600
- Military strength score: 1.8188 – #90 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Albania has 19 military aircraft (including 19 helicopters). Albania has 6,600 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 3.1 million.
22. Denmark
- Total number of tanks: 44
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 19
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 4,056
- Active duty military personnel: 20,000
- Military strength score: 0.7743 – #48 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Denmark has 119 military aircraft (including 4 attack aircraft, 33 fighter aircraft, and 34 helicopters). Denmark has 20,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 5.9 million.
21. Slovenia
- Total number of tanks: 55
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 18
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 1,502
- Active duty military personnel: 7,300
- Military strength score: 1.8286 – #91 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Slovenia has 38 military aircraft (including 12 helicopters). Slovenia has 7,300 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 2.1 million.
20. Austria
- Total number of tanks: 58
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 53
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 848
- Active duty military personnel: 16,000
- Military strength score: 1.2351 – #71 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Austria has 104 military aircraft (including 15 fighter aircraft and 66 helicopters). Austria has 16,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 8.9 million.
19. Czechia
- Total number of tanks: 65
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 53
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 6,757
- Active duty military personnel: 28,000
- Military strength score: 0.7706 – #46 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Czechia has 88 military aircraft (including 16 attack aircraft, 12 fighter aircraft, and 33 helicopters). Czechia has 28,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 10.7 million.
18. Croatia
- Total number of tanks: 75
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 181
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 105
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 3,076
- Active duty military personnel: 14,325
- Military strength score: 1.1333 – #66 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Croatia has 81 military aircraft (including 11 fighter aircraft and 52 helicopters). Croatia has 14,325 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 4.2 million.
17. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Total number of tanks: 91
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 590
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 79
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 450
- Active duty military personnel: 12,770
- Military strength score: 2.3996 – #116 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Bosnia and Herzegovina has 24 military aircraft (including 24 helicopters). Bosnia and Herzegovina has 12,770 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 3.8 million.
16. Sweden
- Total number of tanks: 120
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 26
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 7,958
- Active duty military personnel: 24,400
- Military strength score: 0.4009 – #29 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Sweden has 212 military aircraft (including 71 fighter aircraft and 53 helicopters). Sweden has 24,400 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 10.5 million.
15. Switzerland
- Total number of tanks: 134
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 133
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 4,304
- Active duty military personnel: 101,584
- Military strength score: 0.6097 – #43 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Switzerland has 147 military aircraft (including 43 fighter aircraft and 41 helicopters). Switzerland has 101,584 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 8.6 million.
14. Italy
- Total number of tanks: 200
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 172
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 21
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 61,892
- Active duty military personnel: 165,500
- Military strength score: 0.1863 – #10 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Italy has 800 military aircraft (including 67 attack aircraft, 90 fighter aircraft, and 402 helicopters). Italy has 165,500 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 61.0 million.
13. Finland
- Total number of tanks: 200
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 792
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 76
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 11,716
- Active duty military personnel: 24,000
- Military strength score: 0.7967 – #50 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Finland has 164 military aircraft (including 55 fighter aircraft and 27 helicopters). Finland has 24,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 5.6 million.
12. Hungary
- Total number of tanks: 208
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 318
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 7,797
- Active duty military personnel: 41,600
- Military strength score: 0.8478 – #54 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Hungary has 62 military aircraft (including 12 fighter aircraft and 38 helicopters). Hungary has 41,600 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 9.7 million.
11. United Kingdom
- Total number of tanks: 213
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 197
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 41
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 27,203
- Active duty military personnel: 184,860
- Military strength score: 0.1443 – #6 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, the United Kingdom has 664 military aircraft (including 29 attack aircraft, 120 fighter aircraft, and 276 helicopters). The United Kingdom has 184,860 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 68.1 million.
10. Bulgaria
- Total number of tanks: 215
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 273
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 24
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 7,420
- Active duty military personnel: 37,000
- Military strength score: 1.0132 – #62 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Bulgaria has 65 military aircraft (including 5 attack aircraft, 11 fighter aircraft, and 27 helicopters). Bulgaria has 37,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 6.8 million.
9. France
- Total number of tanks: 222
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 96
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 9
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 85,023
- Active duty military personnel: 200,000
- Military strength score: 0.1878 – #11 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, France has 972 military aircraft (including 224 fighter aircraft and 447 helicopters). France has 200,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 68.5 million.
8. Serbia
- Total number of tanks: 262
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 162
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 82
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 3,954
- Active duty military personnel: 25,000
- Military strength score: 0.9038 – #56 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Serbia has 112 military aircraft (including 17 attack aircraft, 11 fighter aircraft, and 44 helicopters). Serbia has 25,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 6.7 million.
7. Germany
- Total number of tanks: 295
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 134
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 33
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 79,317
- Active duty military personnel: 181,600
- Military strength score: 0.2847 – #19 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Germany has 618 military aircraft (including 76 attack aircraft, 133 fighter aircraft, and 318 helicopters). Germany has 181,600 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 84.2 million.
6. Spain
- Total number of tanks: 327
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 236
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 15,046
- Active duty military personnel: 133,282
- Military strength score: 0.2882 – #20 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Spain has 513 military aircraft (including 12 attack aircraft, 139 fighter aircraft, and 121 helicopters). Spain has 133,282 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 47.2 million.
5. Romania
- Total number of tanks: 345
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 720
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 225
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 9,990
- Active duty military personnel: 81,300
- Military strength score: 0.7712 – #47 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Romania has 131 military aircraft (including 14 fighter aircraft and 67 helicopters). Romania has 81,300 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 18.3 million.
4. Belarus
- Total number of tanks: 517
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 539
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 206
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 6,700
- Active duty military personnel: 63,000
- Military strength score: 1.0901 – #64 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Belarus has 183 military aircraft (including 51 attack aircraft, 37 fighter aircraft, and 64 helicopters). Belarus has 63,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 9.4 million.
3. Poland
- Total number of tanks: 612
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 525
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 211
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 13,956
- Active duty military personnel: 202,100
- Military strength score: 0.2917 – #21 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Poland has 468 military aircraft (including 34 attack aircraft, 59 fighter aircraft, and 215 helicopters). Poland has 202,100 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 38.0 million.
2. Greece
- Total number of tanks: 1,365
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 1,318
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 152
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 57,030
- Active duty military personnel: 142,700
- Military strength score: 0.4349 – #32 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Greece has 632 military aircraft (including 194 fighter aircraft and 289 helicopters). Greece has 142,700 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 10.5 million.
1. Ukraine
- Total number of tanks: 1,777
- Total count of artillery (self propelled and towed): 2,217
- Total inventory of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 491
- Total military vehicles currently in active service: 22,110
- Active duty military personnel: 900,000
- Military strength score: 0.2598 – #18 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Ukraine has 321 military aircraft (including 30 attack aircraft, 72 fighter aircraft, and 130 helicopters). Ukraine has 900,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 43.3 million.
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Canada’s foreign direct investment (FDI) into India doubled after the pandemic years even as India’s own investments into Canada show signs of slackening in recent years.
The cumulative equity FDI inflows from Canada rose from $1.8 billion in March 2019 to $3.9 billion in March 2024, shows data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
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The overall share is up from 0.42 per cent to 0.57 per cent during the same period, suggesting that Canadian FDI grew faster than overall FDI during this period (chart 1).
The FDI numbers reflect a substantial investment in a venture such as a foreign company setting up a factory in India.
Such investments are typically seen to be long term in nature.
The investments gain significance amid controversy resulting in India and Canada expelling diplomats on Monday. This came after Canada’s allegations of Indian authorities being involved in the killing of Canada-based Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
India has accused Canada of providing space to extremists in the country.
Canada’s rank in India FDI has been steadily rising. It was 27th in 2015, 19th in 2019 and 17th in 2024. The overall share remains less than 1 per cent.
India’s overseas direct investment into Canada rose from $1.95 billion in March 2021 to $2.14 billion in March 2024, according to available data from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA).
This represents an 8 per cent increase of India’s investments in Canada. The investments by Canada into India rose 96 per cent during this same period.
Canada is the ninth largest foreign portfolio investor (FPI) in India. Foreign portfolio investment typically involves more short-term investments, such as buying and selling shares on the stock market or trading debt instruments.
The total value of such FPI holdings has touched $27.9 billion as of September 2024, shows depository data.
The bulk of this is deployed in equities ($23.7 billion), followed by debt ($3.6 billion) as well as hybrid and other instruments ($0.7 billion).
The total value of Canadian FPI holdings was $7.6 billion in March 2015. The surge has meant that Canada’s share of overall FPI holdings has risen from two per cent to 2.8 per cent during this time. It had touched 3.7 per cent in March 2020 during the worst of the pandemic fall.
The increased share may well reflect the fact that much of these investments are coming in through pension funds which are relatively loterm players.
Some of Canada’s largest pension funds have been active investors outside the stock market as well in India, shows data from an Indian government website.
The Caisse De Depot Et placement Du Quebec (CDPQ) investments include logistics and renewable energy.
The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System has invested in road assets and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has invested in microfinance and e-commerce ventures,
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has invested in information technology (IT) park, in addition to infrastructure investments involving Larsen and Toubro (L&T), and the Piramal group in financial services.
They remain well-diversified. For example, a perusal of CPPIB documents shows a 4 per cent exposure to the Indian rupee in its latest portfolio. | https://www.business-standard.com/amp/economy/news/india-canada-faceoff-canada-fdi-has-more-than-doubled-since-pandemic-124101500976_1.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:19Z |
A major donation to the United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent's annual fundraising campaign.
On Tuesday, Stellantis Canada announced that $746,756.24 has been raised by Unifor Locals 444, 195, 1498, and the retirees through its workplace fundraising campaign.
It is the largest donation to the campaign for the 2024 calendar year and will support the United Way's efforts to provide and support education-focused programs for local youth.
David Bellaire, plant manager at the Windsor Assembly Plant, announces a donation from the Stellantis Canada workplace fundraising campaign to the United Way. @LOCAL444UNIFOR @UnitedWayWECK @AM800CKLW pic.twitter.com/zIJoCYqeHB
— Rusty Thomson (@RustyThomson800) October 15, 2024
Lorraine Goddard, Chief Executive Officer at the United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent, says they have made a commitment to improve the academic outcomes for children, youth, and their families living in low-income.
"We know that in some neighbourhoods, 1-in-3 kids are growing up with low income. The research and data tell us that it has a significant impact on their academic performance," she says.
The donations will support education-focused programs that support youth throughout their formal schooling years.
United Way's On Track To Success program offers supports that wrap around a family and help youth graduate high school and go on to post-secondary education; students receive mentoring, tutoring, career learning opportunities, and financial assistance to attend post-secondary programs.
Goddard says this is the way they feel confident they can change the trajectory for these children for the future.
"This is about helping young people and their families to remove barriers so they can reduce the stress in their household, they can have healthy food to eat, they can keep the lights on in their home, and that children are provided with extra supports," she says.
David Bellaire, Plant Manager at Windsor Assembly Plant, says the employees at the plant give unconditionally.
"They know that there's a duty to give back to the plant and help those who need help. We just continuously prove that we can, and we understand what giving back to the community needs. This is proof positive of another thing the plant has done for the community," he says.
Tuesday's announcement took place at General Brock Public School on Sandwich Street in Windsor, one of the schools participating in the United Way's Ignite Academy, the first community-designed solution that aims to bolster literacy and math competencies.
The program operates after school four days a week, targeting students from grades 2–7. The participating schools are in priority neighbourhoods with the highest rates of childhood poverty. | https://www.am800cklw.com/news/stellantis-canada-and-unifor-local-444-announce-over-746-000-for-the-local-united-way.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:21Z |
InSphero and FDA's NCTR Publish the Largest Benchmarking Study Demonstrating Early Detection of Liver Toxicity Using 3D Liver Microtissues
ZURICH, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- InSphero, the global leader in 3D cell culture technology, and scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) have published the largest-ever benchmarking study on liver toxicology using 3D InSight™ Human Liver Microtissues. The study tested the hepatotoxicity of 152 FDA-approved drugs, providing compelling evidence that this high-throughput safety platform can play a crucial role in early-stage drug safety testing, potentially reducing attrition rates. Most notably, 3D liver microtissues correctly flagged 80% of the compounds that were later withdrawn due to liver safety concerns.
The peer-reviewed paper, published in Toxicological Sciences, the official journal of the Society of Toxicology, marks a significant advancement in predicting drug-induced liver injury (DILI), a major cause of development discontinuation. InSphero's 3D InSight™ Human Liver Microtissues are unique in combining hepatocytes from ten individuals with other important liver cell types to recapitulate the physiology accurately. This results in a market-leading predictivity: 80% of the withdrawn drugs were correctly classified as toxic, while 89% of the safe drugs were labelled accurately, too. The results highlight the unprecedented predictive accuracy, particularly for liver-toxic drugs targeting the nervous system with an impressive 90% success rate.
"Our work with the FDA's NCTR is a breakthrough in liver toxicology research and sets a new industry standard," said Dr. Jan Lichtenberg, CEO and Co-founder of InSphero. "The 152 FDA-approved compounds used for this study had all undergone classical preclinical and clinical safety testing, including studies in animals. Despite this, some compounds were later withdrawn due to liver safety concerns. We were able to correctly flag 80% of these withdrawn compounds using a cost-efficient, highly biologically relevant, and fast in vitro assay. This provides a promising path to reducing attrition and improving safety testing in the future."
Driving Industry Transformation with Human-Based Safety Testing
As the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 encourages a shift toward human-based in vitro testing, this study solidifies InSphero's 3D InSight™ Human Liver Microtissues as a cornerstone technology for modern safety assessment. By providing accurate data early in the drug discovery process, InSphero's platform reduces reliance on animal testing and directs resources towards safer, more effective drug candidates.
"Our 3D InSight™ Liver Safety Platform integrates biological accuracy with the cost-efficiency and automation-readiness that industrial applications demand," said Dr. Madhu Nag, Chief Scientific Officer at InSphero. "We're enabling drug developers to make informed decisions earlier in the development process with a profound impact on reducing late-stage failures and accelerating the delivery of safer drugs to market."
Unmatched Economic and Predictive Impact
The combination of predictive accuracy and scalability is poised to deliver significant economic advantages. By flagging hepatotoxic compounds earlier, drug developers could save millions in preclinical costs while improving R&D productivity and compound safety. This study also demonstrates the reproducibility of InSphero's liver model, ensuring reliability at scale.
"Human liver microtissues offer a highly physiological model with the same throughput as traditional 2D cell cultures, but with far greater biological relevance," said Dr. Bruno Filippi, Vice-President of Liver Safety at InSphero. "This positions our platform as a powerful tool for early-stage safety testing, helping drug developers identify toxic compounds before costly animal trials or clinical studies, leading to significant cost savings."
For more information on InSphero's 3D InSight™ Liver Safety Solutions or to access the InSphero/ FDA peer-reviewed publication, please visit:
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Thomas Tuchel has agreed to succeed Gareth Southgate and become the new England manager, per The Times. The report has suggested that the German tactician and the Football Association (FA) have agreed a deal with him expected to be announced this week.
The Champions League winner with Chelsea - and a league winner in both Germany and France - emerged as a front-runner for the role after interim boss Lee Carsley spoke out about his unwillingness to take on the position on a full-time basis.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tuchel, upon the official announcement, will become England's first German-born manager.
Amid the uncertainty over who will take charge of the Three Lions after Gareth Southgate’s departure in the summer, Tuchel’s appointment will represent a changing of the guard, despite the ex-Chelsea and Bayern chief only experiencing jobs in club football.
Tuchel Agrees to Take on England Job
Howe, Guardiola and Potter all considered by the FA
After leaving Stamford Bridge just over two years ago amid differences with the club’s boardroom bosses and a difficult stint in charge of Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich, Tuchel has been on the market as a free agent since the summer - and England have finally got their hands on their primary choice.
Pep Guardiola of Manchester City, Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe and out-of-work Graham Potter had all been sounded out by the FA over the past couple of days but, according to The Times’ Paul Joyce, Tuchel is set to become the next permanent England boss.
Guardiola had emerged as a shock candidate given his role with the Premier League's current reigning champions, but uncertainty arose given that his contract expires at the end of this season. The Catalan was unable to provide a firm answer in response to the FA, leaving Tuchel in the driving seat for the position.
3 Ways England Could Line Up Under Thomas Tuchel
Tuchel is reportedly 'negotiating' to become England's new manager, and could make interesting tactical tweaks to the Three Lions.
Previously linked with the Manchester United role amid uncertainty over Erik ten Hag's position, Tuchel fits the remit of England needing a “world-class coach who has won trophies”, previously admitted by Birmingham-born Carsley after England’s 3-1 Nations League win over Finland in Helsinki.
Contact with the ex-Borussia Dortmund man, now 51 years of age, were made last month by the FA's chief executive Mark Bullingham and technical director John McDermott. Per The Times' report, the FA are of the belief that securing his signature amid interest from AC Milan and Manchester United is a massive coup.
Inside Tuchel's Managerial Career
Managed the likes of Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund
Best known by Premier League aficionados for his stint with Chelsea, one that saw him mastermind a 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League final, Tuchel has built up a reputation for being a resolute manager in knockout-based competitions.
Starting his managerial career with Stuttgart's academy ranks in 2000, he quickly rose up the ladder in Germany. He went on to enjoy stints with Augsburg and Mainz before being noticed by Borussia Dortmund - one of the biggest clubs in German football.
A 107-game stint where he accrued a points per game rate of 2.12 saw him picked up by Paris Saint-Germain before he joined Chelsea to oversee a period of a century of outings. His most recent foray in management came at Bayern Munich.
With England - its fans, players and staff - desperate to win their first piece of silverware since their World Cup win in 1966, especially after reaching successive European Championship finals, could Tuchel be the man to finally get a trophy over the line for England's current generation of talent?
All statistics per Transfermarkt - correct as of 15/10/24 | https://www.givemesport.com/thomas-tuchel-agrees-deal-with-fa-to-be-england-manager/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:24Z |
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National Grid: Power supply 90% restored – TCN gives update
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has said the country’s national grid has restored bulk power supply by about 90 percent across its substations nationwide hours after the system collapse which threw the country into a blackout.
TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
According to her, bulk power supply has been restored to the Abuja axis and other major distribution load centres nationwide.
“The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby states that the national grid experienced a partial disturbance, on Monday, 14th October 2024 at about 6:48 pm and notes that efforts to fully recover the grid are still ongoing.
“Although the recovery of the grid commenced immediately, with Azura power station providing the blackstart, grid recovery reached advanced stages at about 10.24 am, today(Tuesday) when it encountered a challenge that caused a slight setback in the recovery process.
“The slight setback notwithstanding, TCN continued with the grid recovery process, which has reached an advanced stage, ensuring bulk power availability to about 90 percent of its substations nationwide. Supply has been restored to the Abuja axis and other major distribution load centres nationwide.
She added, “The partial disturbance did not affect the Ibom Gas generating station which was isolated from the grid yesterday, and continued to supply areas in the South Southern part of the country such as Eket, Ekim, Uyo, and Itu 132kV transmission Substations during the period.
“Investigation into the cause of the incident will be carried out as soon as the grid is fully restored”.
Though a report emerged in the early hours of Tuesday that electricity has been restored in parts of Abuja, the majority of the areas in the nation’s capital are still in blackout as of filing the reports.
DAILY POST reported on Monday that Nigeria was thrown into darkness after the national grid recorded another collapse around 6:48 pm.
The incessant grid collapses have attracted backlash from Nigerians. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/national-grid-power-supply-90-restored-tcn-gives-update/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:24Z |
That's flippin' amazing! Figure skating Grand Prix season begins with backflips no longer banned
American figure skater Ilia Malinin has been doing gymnastics off the ice much of his life, one of the many reasons why he can so effortlessly land the dazzling quadruple jumps that made him a world champion at just 19 years old last March.
It is also why Malinin has been able to so seamlessly incorporate the backflip into his program.
Once banned in competition for its inherent danger, the backflip and all other "somersault type jumps" were removed from the restricted list by the International Skating Union after last season. And almost immediately, they began to pop up in lower-level competitions, including the Lombardia Trophy last month, when Malinin landed one on the way to victory.
But what about more important competitions, such as Skate America, which opens the Grand Prix season Friday night in Allen, Texas? Or the world championships in March in Boston, the last one before the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy?
"I´m definitely planning to keep it," said Malinin, the first skater ever to land the 4 1/2-revolution quad axel in competition. "I´m thinking of ways to really level it up as well in the future, like adding a twist or some crazy other combination."
At the Lombardi Trophy, Malinin landed the backflip late in his free skate, set to "I'm Not a Vampire" by Falling in Reverse. He also landed five quads over two clean programs to outdistance Japanese rivals Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato.
FILE - Ilia Malinin, of the United States, performs his free skate routine at the world figure skating championships, March 23, 3024, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
"I´ve been doing it off-ice for four or five years now," explained Malinin, who took the backflip to the ice at first by using support ropes to help guide his landing. "I was doing gymnastics and it started to become muscle memory."
Many skaters, including reigning Olympic champion Nathan Chen of the U.S., have been doing backflips in exhibitions for years. And in January, French skater Adam Siao Him Fa was so far ahead during his free skate at the European championships that he added one to his program, even though he knew it would cost him points.
The most famous backflip in competition came during the 1998 Winter Olympics in Japan. Surya Bonaly, who knew she would finish out of the medals, landed one on a single blade in her free skate - that particularly flip is now named for her.
Skate America is the first of the six Grand Prix events that lead up to the Grand Prix Final in December in France. And with the Winter Games just over a year away, the primary contenders for Olympic medals will begin to rise to the fore.
Russian and Belarusian athletes once again are banned from competing because of the war in Ukraine.
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan, who will begin her season at Skate Canada later in the month, is trying to become the first woman to win four straight world titles since Carol Heiss won five in a row from 1956-60. Scott Hamilton of the U.S. was the last skater to win four in a row, capturing every title from 1981-84.
Worlds runner-up Isabeau Levito will be at Skate America with American teammates Bradie Tennell and Elyce Lin-Gracey, while Alysa Liu - the 2022 U.S. Olympian fresh off a two-year retirement - will open her Grand Prix season at Skate Canada.
Two-time defending ice dance world champs Madison Chock and Evan Bates are back with their eyes on winning their first gold medals in the event at the Milano-Cortina Olympics. The duo were fourth at the Beijing Games. They did finally receive their team gold medals as part of the U.S. squad that were held up by the Russian doping investigation at the Paris Olympics.
"We´re headed for Milan," said Chock, who along with Bates are known for their avante-garde skating style. "We´re still inspired and finding new things in our skating, and it feels great to keep improving."
Their biggest rivals are Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada and Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri of Italy.
Reigning world champs Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will begin their Grand Prix seasons on home soil at Skate Canada. Their biggest competition will be Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who took silver at worlds, along with Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii of Italy and Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin of Germany.
U.S. pairs champions Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea will be in the Skate America field this weekend.
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FILE - Madison Chock and Evan Bates, of the United States, wave to fans as they celebrate their victory in the ice dance competition at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal, March 23, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP, File) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13963163/Thats-flippin-amazing-Figure-skating-Grand-Prix-season-begins-backflips-no-longer-banned.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:23:24Z |
VB books 3 officials for embezzling over ₹3 crore from Ludhiana municipal corporation; XEN held
Sharing details, the VB spokesperson said the case was registered based on investigation launched after a complaint filed by one Jaspinder Singh, an electric pump driver posted at the MC’s Zone C.
Strap: Retd superintending engineer, deputy accounts controller on the run
The state vigilance bureau (VB) registered a corruption case against three municipal corporation staffers and arrested an executive engineer for allegedly embezzling over ₹3 crore from the civic body, an official spokesperson of the agency said.
The official added that executive engineer (XEN) Ranbir Singh has been arrested and superintending engineer (now retired) Rajinder Singh and deputy controller finance and accounts (DCFA) Pankaj Garg are on the run.
Sharing details, the VB spokesperson said the case was registered based on investigation launched after a complaint filed by one Jaspinder Singh, an electric pump driver posted at the MC’s Zone C.
The complainant said that XEN Ranbir, posted in operation and maintenance branch, had received ₹3.16 crore as advance payments between May 2021 and September 2022 from the MC accounts. He alleged the funds meant for payments to the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) for 42 tubewell works were ‘misappropriated’ by the accused officers.
The spokesperson added that during inquiry, the VB did not find any documents relating to proposal or demand by the PSPCL to pay advances for the tubewell works.
He said that according to the official procedure, a requisite proposal has to be made by the junior engineer (JE) or sub-divisional officer (SDO) concerned. The proposal is then put up before the XEN concerned through proper channels.
The spokesperson said the VB inquiry found that this procedure was not followed in this case.
The official added that the probe found that XEN Ranbir Singh had shown a fake demand by the PSPCL and forwarded it to SE Rajinder Singh for approval.
Rajinder Singh did not verify the documents and forwarded them for approval from the MC joint and additional commissioners.
The spokesperson added that the then joint and additional commissioner had approved the cases without verifying the documents.
The VB official said that after approval from the MC commissioner, the file was sent to the then DCFA Pankaj Garg, in-charge of accounts branch in 2021-2022. The DCFA did not verify the documents either.
The amount, ₹3.16 crore, was transferred to two bank accounts of the MC and then released in cash by accused XEN in multiple transactions.
₹3.12 crore returned to MC bank accounts for complaint
After a complaint was filed, the accused XEN started depositing the amounts in MC’s bank accounts.
The spokesperson said the accused deposited ₹3.12 crore from January 30, 2024, to March 21, 2024.
He added that according to the MC records, ₹4.34 pending with the accused.
A case was registered under section 13(1) and section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and sections 409, 465, 466 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at the VB police station, Ludhiana range. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/vb-books-3-officials-for-embezzling-over-3-crore-from-ludhiana-municipal-corporation-xen-held-101729012934923.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:26Z |
24/7 Wall St. Insights:
- Russia has by far the most artillery units in Asia
- There are nearly 15,000 artillery units in Russia’s arsenal as well as a massive amount ot tanks and MLRS units
- Russia’s arsenal includes some of the most advanced artillery systems in the world including the 2S19 Msta-S, a self-propelled howitzer, as well as the BM-30 Smerch, a long-range MLRS
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When it comes to sheer artillery firepower, Russia is the top dog in Asia. Employing nearly 15,000 artillery units, Russia also incorporates a massive number of tanks and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) into its arsenal as well. Russia stands unrivaled in Asia in its artillery capabilities. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the artillery arsenals of Asia. (Which countries support Russia in the conflict with Ukraine.)
To identify the Asian countries with the most artillery units, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 2024 Military Strength Ranking from Global Firepower, an annually updated defense-related statistics website with information on 145 countries. Countries were ranked on the total number of artillery units in their arsenal. We included supplemental information regarding the total military vehicles, tanks and MLRS units, as well as each country’s overall military strength score. Countries with no artillery were excluded.
Russia’s arsenal includes some of the most advanced artillery systems in the world. Among its most powerful is the 2S19 Msta-S, a self-propelled howitzer, as well as the BM-30 Smerch, a long-range MLRS.
Outside of Russia there are a number of other nations that have formidable artillery arsenals as well, but none come close to the sheer numbers that the Red Army has. (The US Army’s longest range artillery weapons, ranked.)
Here is a look at the largest artillery armies in Asia:
Why Are We Covering This?
Understanding the military dynamics of Asia is important considering the region’s complex geopolitical landscape and its growing strategic significance. Historically, Asia has been shaped by internal conflicts, border disputes, and great power competition. Today, its military forces play an important role in determining regional stability. As tensions rise over territorial claims and political influence, military power is the law of the land, from disputes in the South China Sea to the contested borders in South Asia.
42. Yemen
- Total artillery: 26
- Total towed artillery: 26
- Total self-propelled artillery: 0
- Total tanks: 55
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 13
- Total military vehicles: 4,800
- Military strength score: 1.4692 – #81 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Yemen has 177 military aircraft (including 23 attack aircraft, 53 fighter aircraft, and 61 helicopters). Yemen has 66,700 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 31.6 million.
41. Qatar
- Total artillery: 58
- Total towed artillery: 12
- Total self-propelled artillery: 46
- Total tanks: 99
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 16
- Total military vehicles: 5,544
- Military strength score: 1.0789 – #63 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Qatar has 228 military aircraft (including 6 attack aircraft, 92 fighter aircraft, and 67 helicopters). Qatar has 66,550 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 2.5 million.
40. Bahrain
- Total artillery: 64
- Total towed artillery: 26
- Total self-propelled artillery: 38
- Total tanks: 180
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 17
- Total military vehicles: 2,598
- Military strength score: 1.7163 – #86 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Bahrain has 120 military aircraft (including 18 fighter aircraft and 74 helicopters). Bahrain has 18,400 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 1.6 million.
39. Kuwait
- Total artillery: 74
- Total towed artillery: 0
- Total self-propelled artillery: 74
- Total tanks: 367
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 27
- Total military vehicles: 4,409
- Military strength score: 1.4261 – #77 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Kuwait has 144 military aircraft (including 36 fighter aircraft and 60 helicopters). Kuwait has 72,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 3.1 million.
38. Uzbekistan
- Total artillery: 83
- Total towed artillery: 0
- Total self-propelled artillery: 83
- Total tanks: 270
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 143
- Total military vehicles: 5,526
- Military strength score: 1.1069 – #65 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Uzbekistan has 191 military aircraft (including 13 attack aircraft, 58 fighter aircraft, and 100 helicopters). Uzbekistan has 48,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 31.4 million.
37. Tajikistan
- Total artillery: 90
- Total towed artillery: 55
- Total self-propelled artillery: 35
- Total tanks: 80
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 45
- Total military vehicles: 4,650
- Military strength score: 2.1265 – #107 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Tajikistan has 25 military aircraft (including 20 helicopters). Tajikistan has 9,500 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 9.2 million.
36. Laos
- Total artillery: 127
- Total towed artillery: 87
- Total self-propelled artillery: 40
- Total tanks: 130
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 64
- Total military vehicles: 1,880
- Military strength score: 2.2071 – #112 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Laos has 34 military aircraft (including 27 helicopters). Laos has 100,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 7.9 million.
35. Singapore
- Total artillery: 137
- Total towed artillery: 89
- Total self-propelled artillery: 48
- Total tanks: 170
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 24
- Total military vehicles: 8,318
- Military strength score: 0.4087 – #30 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Singapore has 247 military aircraft (including 100 fighter aircraft and 87 helicopters). Singapore has 51,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 6.0 million.
34. Mongolia
- Total artillery: 150
- Total towed artillery: 150
- Total self-propelled artillery: 0
- Total tanks: 470
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 120
- Total military vehicles: 3,600
- Military strength score: 2.1079 – #105 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Mongolia has 11 military aircraft (including 6 helicopters). Mongolia has 35,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 3.3 million.
33. Oman
- Total artillery: 165
- Total towed artillery: 141
- Total self-propelled artillery: 24
- Total tanks: 154
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles: 5,019
- Military strength score: 1.4448 – #78 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Oman has 128 military aircraft (including 10 attack aircraft, 29 fighter aircraft, and 31 helicopters). Oman has 42,600 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 3.8 million.
32. Sri Lanka
- Total artillery: 175
- Total towed artillery: 175
- Total self-propelled artillery: 0
- Total tanks: 182
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 32
- Total military vehicles: 3,708
- Military strength score: 1.3459 – #75 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Sri Lanka has 86 military aircraft (including 5 fighter aircraft and 55 helicopters). Sri Lanka has 346,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 23.6 million.
31. Armenia
- Total artillery: 182
- Total towed artillery: 145
- Total self-propelled artillery: 37
- Total tanks: 221
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 100
- Total military vehicles: 736
- Military strength score: 2.0583 – #102 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Armenia has 64 military aircraft (including 10 attack aircraft, 4 fighter aircraft, and 36 helicopters). Armenia has 57,500 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 3.0 million.
30. Malaysia
- Total artillery: 196
- Total towed artillery: 196
- Total self-propelled artillery: 0
- Total tanks: 48
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 36
- Total military vehicles: 13,965
- Military strength score: 0.5992 – #42 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Malaysia has 143 military aircraft (including 12 attack aircraft, 26 fighter aircraft, and 52 helicopters). Malaysia has 113,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 34.2 million.
29. Cambodia
- Total artillery: 240
- Total towed artillery: 215
- Total self-propelled artillery: 25
- Total tanks: 322
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 497
- Total military vehicles: 4,094
- Military strength score: 2.1725 – #111 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Cambodia has 24 military aircraft (including 20 helicopters). Cambodia has 221,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 16.9 million.
28. Georgia
- Total artillery: 267
- Total towed artillery: 173
- Total self-propelled artillery: 94
- Total tanks: 235
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 82
- Total military vehicles: 5,256
- Military strength score: 1.6969 – #84 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Georgia has 52 military aircraft (including 42 helicopters). Georgia has 55,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 4.9 million.
27. United Arab Emirates
- Total artillery: 282
- Total towed artillery: 99
- Total self-propelled artillery: 183
- Total tanks: 354
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 162
- Total military vehicles: 12,253
- Military strength score: 0.8083 – #51 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, the United Arab Emirates has 560 military aircraft (including 18 attack aircraft, 99 fighter aircraft, and 246 helicopters). The United Arab Emirates has 65,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 10.0 million.
26. Jordan
- Total artillery: 283
- Total towed artillery: 84
- Total self-propelled artillery: 199
- Total tanks: 1,365
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 88
- Total military vehicles: 24,148
- Military strength score: 1.4651 – #80 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Jordan has 265 military aircraft (including 6 attack aircraft, 44 fighter aircraft, and 148 helicopters). Jordan has 100,500 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 11.1 million.
25. Philippines
- Total artillery: 301
- Total towed artillery: 289
- Total self-propelled artillery: 12
- Total tanks: 10
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 0
- Total military vehicles: 7,562
- Military strength score: 0.4691 – #34 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, the Philippines has 195 military aircraft (including 25 attack aircraft and 115 helicopters). The Philippines has 150,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 116.4 million.
24. Kyrgyzstan
- Total artillery: 370
- Total towed artillery: 306
- Total self-propelled artillery: 64
- Total tanks: 215
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 36
- Total military vehicles: 2,772
- Military strength score: 2.0057 – #100 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Kyrgyzstan has 6 military aircraft (including 6 helicopters). Kyrgyzstan has 23,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 6.1 million.
23. Lebanon
- Total artillery: 458
- Total towed artillery: 374
- Total self-propelled artillery: 84
- Total tanks: 204
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 30
- Total military vehicles: 4,522
- Military strength score: 2.4283 – #118 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Lebanon has 81 military aircraft (including 9 attack aircraft and 69 helicopters). Lebanon has 60,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 5.3 million.
22. Bangladesh
- Total artillery: 464
- Total towed artillery: 437
- Total self-propelled artillery: 27
- Total tanks: 320
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 71
- Total military vehicles: 13,100
- Military strength score: 0.5419 – #37 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Bangladesh has 216 military aircraft (including 44 fighter aircraft and 73 helicopters). Bangladesh has 163,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 167.2 million.
21. Turkmenistan
- Total artillery: 530
- Total towed artillery: 457
- Total self-propelled artillery: 73
- Total tanks: 680
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 160
- Total military vehicles: 8,312
- Military strength score: 1.4906 – #83 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Turkmenistan has 90 military aircraft (including 28 attack aircraft, 24 fighter aircraft, and 26 helicopters). Turkmenistan has 36,500 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 5.7 million.
20. Indonesia
- Total artillery: 567
- Total towed artillery: 414
- Total self-propelled artillery: 153
- Total tanks: 313
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 63
- Total military vehicles: 11,604
- Military strength score: 0.2251 – #13 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Indonesia has 474 military aircraft (including 37 attack aircraft, 41 fighter aircraft, and 210 helicopters). Indonesia has 400,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 279.5 million.
19. Azerbaijan
- Total artillery: 594
- Total towed artillery: 300
- Total self-propelled artillery: 294
- Total tanks: 920
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 218
- Total military vehicles: 29,312
- Military strength score: 0.9934 – #59 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Azerbaijan has 144 military aircraft (including 11 attack aircraft, 12 fighter aircraft, and 86 helicopters). Azerbaijan has 126,400 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 10.4 million.
18. Thailand
- Total artillery: 639
- Total towed artillery: 589
- Total self-propelled artillery: 50
- Total tanks: 648
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 26
- Total military vehicles: 14,040
- Military strength score: 0.3389 – #25 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Thailand has 501 military aircraft (including 18 attack aircraft, 73 fighter aircraft, and 231 helicopters). Thailand has 360,850 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 69.8 million.
17. Japan
- Total artillery: 653
- Total towed artillery: 480
- Total self-propelled artillery: 173
- Total tanks: 518
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 54
- Total military vehicles: 37,662
- Military strength score: 0.1601 – #7 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Japan has 1,459 military aircraft (including 36 attack aircraft, 217 fighter aircraft, and 577 helicopters). Japan has 247,150 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 123.7 million.
16. Kazakhstan
- Total artillery: 696
- Total towed artillery: 450
- Total self-propelled artillery: 246
- Total tanks: 300
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 407
- Total military vehicles: 6,012
- Military strength score: 0.9495 – #58 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Kazakhstan has 243 military aircraft (including 38 attack aircraft, 81 fighter aircraft, and 75 helicopters). Kazakhstan has 110,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 19.5 million.
15. Vietnam
- Total artillery: 880
- Total towed artillery: 700
- Total self-propelled artillery: 180
- Total tanks: 2,029
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 450
- Total military vehicles: 18,578
- Military strength score: 0.3158 – #22 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Vietnam has 226 military aircraft (including 33 attack aircraft, 41 fighter aircraft, and 99 helicopters). Vietnam has 600,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 104.8 million.
14. Israel
- Total artillery: 950
- Total towed artillery: 300
- Total self-propelled artillery: 650
- Total tanks: 1,370
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 150
- Total military vehicles: 43,407
- Military strength score: 0.2596 – #17 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Israel has 612 military aircraft (including 39 attack aircraft, 241 fighter aircraft, and 146 helicopters). Israel has 170,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 9.0 million.
13. Taiwan
- Total artillery: 1,420
- Total towed artillery: 1,120
- Total self-propelled artillery: 300
- Total tanks: 1,010
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 223
- Total military vehicles: 19,868
- Military strength score: 0.3302 – #24 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Taiwan has 750 military aircraft (including 286 fighter aircraft and 236 helicopters). Taiwan has 215,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 23.6 million.
12. Iraq
- Total artillery: 1,727
- Total towed artillery: 1,446
- Total self-propelled artillery: 281
- Total tanks: 848
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 425
- Total military vehicles: 39,872
- Military strength score: 0.7441 – #45 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Iraq has 371 military aircraft (including 35 attack aircraft, 26 fighter aircraft, and 197 helicopters). Iraq has 193,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 41.3 million.
11. Myanmar
- Total artillery: 2,083
- Total towed artillery: 1,868
- Total self-propelled artillery: 215
- Total tanks: 705
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 586
- Total military vehicles: 8,139
- Military strength score: 0.5251 – #35 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Myanmar has 293 military aircraft (including 26 attack aircraft, 58 fighter aircraft, and 80 helicopters). Myanmar has 150,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 58.0 million.
10. Iran
- Total artillery: 2,630
- Total towed artillery: 2,050
- Total self-propelled artillery: 580
- Total tanks: 1,996
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 775
- Total military vehicles: 65,765
- Military strength score: 0.2269 – #14 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Iran has 551 military aircraft (including 23 attack aircraft, 186 fighter aircraft, and 129 helicopters). Iran has 610,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 87.6 million.
9. Syria
- Total artillery: 2,695
- Total towed artillery: 2,400
- Total self-propelled artillery: 295
- Total tanks: 2,720
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 614
- Total military vehicles: 14,550
- Military strength score: 1.0026 – #60 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Syria has 452 military aircraft (including 57 attack aircraft, 168 fighter aircraft, and 153 helicopters). Syria has 170,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 22.9 million.
8. Turkey
- Total artillery: 2,785
- Total towed artillery: 1,747
- Total self-propelled artillery: 1,038
- Total tanks: 2,231
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 286
- Total military vehicles: 55,104
- Military strength score: 0.1697 – #8 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Turkey has 1,069 military aircraft (including 0 attack aircraft, 205 fighter aircraft, and 502 helicopters). Turkey has 355,200 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 83.6 million.
7. Saudi Arabia
- Total artillery: 3,253
- Total towed artillery: 2,017
- Total self-propelled artillery: 1,236
- Total tanks: 1,485
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 490
- Total military vehicles: 20,694
- Military strength score: 0.3235 – #23 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Saudi Arabia has 914 military aircraft (including 81 attack aircraft, 283 fighter aircraft, and 262 helicopters). Saudi Arabia has 257,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 36.0 million.
6. India
- Total artillery: 3,383
- Total towed artillery: 3,243
- Total self-propelled artillery: 140
- Total tanks: 4,614
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 702
- Total military vehicles: 151,248
- Military strength score: 0.1023 – #4 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, India has 2,296 military aircraft (including 130 attack aircraft, 606 fighter aircraft, and 869 helicopters). India has 1.5 million active-duty personnel out of a total population of 1.4 billion.
5. Pakistan
- Total artillery: 3,990
- Total towed artillery: 3,238
- Total self-propelled artillery: 752
- Total tanks: 3,742
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 602
- Total military vehicles: 50,523
- Military strength score: 0.1711 – #9 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Pakistan has 1,434 military aircraft (including 90 attack aircraft, 387 fighter aircraft, and 352 helicopters). Pakistan has 654,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 247.7 million.
4. China
- Total artillery: 5,284
- Total towed artillery: 1,434
- Total self-propelled artillery: 3,850
- Total tanks: 5,000
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 3,180
- Total military vehicles: 174,300
- Military strength score: 0.0706 – #3 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, China has 3,304 military aircraft (including 371 attack aircraft, 1,207 fighter aircraft, and 913 helicopters). China has 2.0 million active-duty personnel out of a total population of 1.4 billion.
3. South Korea
- Total artillery: 8,052
- Total towed artillery: 4,863
- Total self-propelled artillery: 3,189
- Total tanks: 2,501
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 581
- Total military vehicles: 66,492
- Military strength score: 0.1416 – #5 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, South Korea has 1,576 military aircraft (including 98 attack aircraft, 354 fighter aircraft, and 758 helicopters). South Korea has 600,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 52.0 million.
2. North Korea
- Total artillery: 9,000
- Total towed artillery: 4,500
- Total self-propelled artillery: 4,500
- Total tanks: 5,845
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 2,920
- Total military vehicles: 24,696
- Military strength score: 0.5313 – #36 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, North Korea has 951 military aircraft (including 132 attack aircraft, 440 fighter aircraft, and 205 helicopters). North Korea has 1.3 million active-duty personnel out of a total population of 26.1 million.
1. Russia
- Total artillery: 14,564
- Total towed artillery: 8,356
- Total self-propelled artillery: 6,208
- Total tanks: 14,777
- Total Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 3,065
- Total military vehicles: 161,382
- Military strength score: 0.0702 – #2 out of 145
Apart from the ground forces, Russia has 4,255 military aircraft (including 730 attack aircraft, 809 fighter aircraft, and 1,547 helicopters). Russia has 1.3 million active-duty personnel out of a total population of 141.7 million.
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CANBERA (dpa-AFX) - The euro declined against its most major counterparts in the New York session on Tuesday, ahead of the European Central Bank meeting that is widely expected to deliver another interest rate cut after recent data signaled continued weakness in the euro zone economy.
The ECB is widely anticipated to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points, which would bring the deposit facility rate to 3.25 percent.
Headline inflation dropped below the ECB's target in September, bolstering the possibility of rate cuts in October and December.
ECB policymakers, including President Christine Lagarde, hinted at further monetary easing amid easing inflationary pressures.
Germany's wholesale prices fell at the steepest pace in five months in September, while investor confidence in the country improved for the first time in four months, separate data revealed.
The euro reached as low as 0.9381 against the franc. If the currency falls further, it is likely to test support around the 0.92 region.
The euro fell to near a 2-week low of 0.8325 against the pound and a 4-day low of 162.34 against the yen, off its early highs of 0.8353 and 163.43, respectively. The currency is seen finding support around 0.82 against the pound and 158.00 against the yen.
The euro touched a 6-day low of 1.7875 against the kiwi. The currency may challenge support around the 1.74 level.
Against the loonie, the euro eased and was trading at 1.5031, down from an early multi-week high of 1.5096. The currency is likely to locate support around the 1.48 level.
In contrast, the euro edged up to 1.6266 against the aussie. The currency is poised to challenge resistance around the 1.67 level.
After falling to more than a 2-month low of 1.0884 against the greenback in the previous session, the euro moved up to 1.0916. Immediate resistance for the currency is seen around the 1.12 level.
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Liverpool moving for wonderkid compared with Lionel Messi: report
Liverpool are just one of four clubs monitoring the 17-year-old star
Liverpool are hoping to lure a 17-year-old Serbian superstar to the Premier League.
Arne Slot's side are currently top of the Premier League table after making an impressive start to the new campaign. The Reds have lost just once so far this season but did see off Crystal Palace shortly before the international break.
Following Jurgen Klopp's departure this summer, some cynics suggested Slot would struggle to keep up with the demands of the English game. Those claims were quickly quelled as his tactical masterclass at Old Trafford earned him plenty of early plaudits.
Liverpool 'want to sign' Serbian starlet Andrija Maksimovic
According to claims from Sky Sports in Germany, Liverpool are chasing the signature of exciting 17-year-old talent, Andrija Maksimovic.
Maksimovic recently became Serbia's second-youngest debutant and has continued to catch the eye with his performances for Red Star Belgrade. It is thought Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and Manchester City are also hoping to present proposals in the near future to the talented midfielder.
Valued currently at €15 million (£12.5m), the teenager is already making waves across Europe, having also made his debut appearance in the UEFA Champions League against Inter Milan.
Able to play in multiple different positions, Makismovic can operate at right-back, right midfield and anywhere in attacking areas. He is nimble with a very short centre of gravity and loves to bring the ball onto his right foot to seek out either a shot at goal or a decisive pass in forward positions.
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"Little Messi is a talented player," said Red Star manager Vladan Milojevic recently. "He didn’t get the opportunity because he’s 17; in fact, I wasn’t even aware of his age. He earned the chance because of his hard work, quality, and everything he showed at Grafičar (Crvena Zvezda's reserve team)," said Milojević.
"This is a reward for him, but also a message to other players about what it’s like to play for a big club."
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In FourFourTwo's view the story has arrived from knowledgable journalist Patrick Berger and his knowledge seems to indicate that Dortmund are already advancing the most on a move for the player.
Whether Liverpool choose to follow suit remains to be seen, but there is still a consensus the Merseysiders are in need of more bodies in midfield, and Maksimovic could solve those problems for at least the next 10-15 years.
Who is Andrija Maksimovic?
Andrija Maksimovic is only 17 years old but is already making a name for himself in both his homeland of Serbia and in Europe. He made his debut for Red Star Belgrade this year, aged 17 years and 129 days, narrowly surpassing former Red Star player Mitar Mrkela.
He earned the nickname "Messi" as a child because of his resemblance to Barcelona legend Lionel Messi with his distinctive long hair, but has since chopped the locks and opted for a more modern look.
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Woman hit by school bus driver in Toronto's Upper Beaches area has died, say police
A 22-year-old woman who was struck by the driver of a school bus in Toronto’s Upper Beaches area last Wednesday has died, say police.
The collision happened on Oct. 9 at around 4 p.m. on Kingston Road, at Kingswood Road, west of Victoria Park Avenue.
Toronto police said the school bus was heading eastbound on Kingston Road when its driver made a left turn northbound onto Kingswood Road and a hit a woman in the crosswalk.
The victim had been walking westbound on Kingston Road and was crossing to the north side of the street.
She was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but died of her injuries on Oct. 13.
The driver of the school bus remained at the scene.
Traffic Services is continuing to investigate.
Local residents, businesses, drivers or pedestrians who may have witnessed the collision or who have security or dashcam footage of the area or the incident are asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
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From his shrink wrap shock to his obsession with luxury, King Charles III's personal life seems to be filled with surprises, that’s according to a new book by biographer Tom Bower. | https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/woman-hit-by-school-bus-driver-in-toronto-s-upper-beaches-area-has-died-say-police-1.7073664 | 2024-10-15T18:23:28Z |
Serious injuries are reported after a crash in Chatham-Kent.
According to Chatham-Kent police, officers were called early Tuesday morning to the area of Merlin Road and Talbot Trail for a single motor vehicle collision.
Police say when officers arrived, they found three men in the vehicle with serious injuries.
Two men were able to exit the vehicle themselves while the other man was trapped inside as injuries prevented him from exiting.
Police say one man was taken to hospital by Ornge Air Ambulance for further treatment.
Investigators say it was determined the 27-year-old driver was believed to intoxicated and was arrested on scene for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
He was taken to police headquarters and tested for breath samples.
The man was released with conditions and will appear in court at a later date. | https://www.am800cklw.com/news/three-injured-after-overnight-crash-in-chatham-kent.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:27Z |
Former IDF air defense chief Brig. Gen. (res.) Ran Kochav told the Jerusalem Post that the two keys to beating the drone defense problem highlighted by the Golani base disaster on Sunday are better identification and a wide range of tailored shootdown solutions.
Speaking to the Post shortly after the incident, Kochav said, “We need to find solutions. It’s a big challenge for the country. We need major moves to do it. The biggest issue is identification” of the drones as they fly into Israeli airspace.
Further, the former air defense chief said, “This needs to happen no matter what. They have been working on it for months, but recently, six soldiers were killed, four at the Golani base and two from a drone from Iraq. We must succeed.”
As he has in recent academic articles on air defense, Kochav said part of the solution would also be a multitude of options.
“We can use acoustic detection, lower the threshold for radar detection [to declare a threat], improved intelligence, and try to bring in more different kinds of ways to shoot them down, from shells to Vulcan anti-aircraft guns, to more Iron Dome batteries, to more dedicated anti-drone aircraft,” he said.
In accordance with Kochav’s recommendations, the Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that it held an event on Monday to try to expedite the identification and deployment of new systems for defending against drones within months.
While the ministry statement was very optimistic about moving fast toward solutions, the defense establishment has taken harsh criticism for months for moving too slowly and being too bureaucratic about addressing the drone threat.
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Some current and former defense officials have said that the establishment is too used to expensive, advanced-sounding weapons and has trouble adapting to using low-tech retrograde solutions against low-tech threats like many of the simple and cheap but deadly drones Israel faces.
According to a ministry statement, “This groundbreaking event showcased various solutions as part of an expedited competitive process initiated by the Defense Minister several weeks prior to rapidly develop innovative interception solutions in response to the evolving security landscape.”
Next, the ministry said, “The trial took place at a testing field in southern Israel, with the participation of eight Israeli industries, ranging from major companies (Elbit Systems, Rafael, and Israel Aerospace Industries) to startup firms, presenting technological solutions for UAV interception.”
“Solutions that met the threshold requirements in the demonstration phase will advance to accelerated development and operational testing,” stated the ministry.
Further, the statement said that the defense industries deployed prototypes of their interception systems, developed with the ministry’s research and analysis division to demonstrate “UAV interception capabilities at various ranges and flight altitudes.”
Moreover, the ministry noted, “After analyzing the trial results, the Defense Ministry will select several technologies to enter an accelerated development and production process. This aims to deploy new operational capabilities within months. CEOs of defense industries and senior IDF and Defense Ministry officials attended the trial.”
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, "The UAV threat is a multi-arena threat originating from Iran, which supplies UAVs to Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq, and even launches them itself. To face this threat, we must concentrate the national effort of all bodies dealing with the issue to produce operational solutions quickly.”
“Since the beginning of the war, the Israel Defense Ministry and DDR&D have been leading this effort. Yesterday's competition, in which small and large defense industries presented various solutions, from the most sophisticated to simple ones, advances us another step forward,” he said.
Director General of the IMoD, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir stated that the ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels in developing, extensively procuring, and deploying defensive capabilities, adding that more recently, Gallant ordered “an unrestricted 'green track' for any entity—a major industry or a startup—that can deliver an effective solution.”
“These will constitute a more comprehensive defensive strategy with the laser system and other technologies we're advancing,” said Zamir.
Head of the DDR&D, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold explained, “The defense establishment is committed to developing a holistic defensive response to the UAV threat, mirroring our approach to threats in higher aerial strata…encompassing detection, tracking, and interception layers.”
The ministry listed companies and their products included:
Elbit Systems: Showcased IRON HAWK, an interceptor drone-based system for UAV interception.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): Presented "Precise Falcon" and an additional advanced system for long-range interception capabilities.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Demonstrated TYPHOON, a 30mm projectile interception system for various threats, offering long-range capabilities and strategic asset protection.
AIROBOTICS: Exhibited an advanced system featuring a reusable UAV interceptor.
XTEND: Collaborated with AXIOMA and Elbit Systems to develop an advanced drone interception system.
GENERAL ROBOTICS: Introduced PITBULL, a system designed for medium-range projectile interception.
SMARTSHOOTER: Unveiled a unique development providing precise guidance for a broad spectrum of interception methods and threat types.
FORTEM (USA): Partnered with Elbit Systems to develop a net-based interceptor drone.
The Post also asked Kochav about the specific Golani base drone incident, given that in that case, the IDF actually detected but then lost the drone.
He said that losing a drone when you fire on multiple drones at once, including some hits, can be a frequent occurrence.
Kochav stated that when an explosion happens nearby, it can be harder for the radar and those watching the radar to maintain contact with other drones that might not have been hit.
When the hit is over land, a team can quickly be sent to determine if the drone was hit and crashed.
Over the water, where the other drones were shot down and where the drone which evaded interceptors was targeted, there was no quick way to know that it was not shot down and lost at sea, said Kochav.
The air defense chief said this may have happened many times before, but that usually the drone may still just end up not reaching its true target and crash somewhere in an open area.
Finally, Kochav said that despite the high cost of fighting with Hezbollah, as it continues to have “successes” in killing or wounding Israelis from time to time, the IDF cannot let up or prematurely end the war.
Rather, Kochav said that the IDF must keep the pressure on Hezbollah until there is a deal that allows hard enforcement of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 to ensure that Hezbollah actually remains outside of southern Lebanon, which will then allow the northern Israeli residents to return to their homes. | https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-824771 | 2024-10-15T18:23:28Z |
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For bears, fall is the time to chow down so they can fatten up to hibernate during winter. But habitat loss and climate change are driving bears into urban areas to search for food. From Boulder, Colorado, Sam Fuqua reports on an effort to harvest residential fruit trees before the bears do.
SAM FUQUA, BYLINE: On a sunny afternoon in September, half a dozen people are picking apples off two huge trees laden with fruit.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Can we get one volunteer to help me transfer some of the apples that we have in crates into some of these bags?
FUQUA: One tree is at least 30 feet high. They're in Jessica Newman's (ph) yard just north of Boulder. Her 9-year-old son Jasper (ph) is holding a pole twice as tall as he is with a small basket on the end.
JASPER: There's this foam thing here, so you use the pointy, like, curved things to pull it down and it just falls into the foam thing, and then you can bring it down.
FUQUA: With help from the picking poles, the volunteer harvesters collected almost 1,000 pounds of apples from the yard in about 2 hours. They sort them as they go. Harvest coordinator Benjamin Buck (ph) says the ones that are wormy or already on the ground will go to animal shelters.
BENJAMIN BUCK: Those we'll donate to animals only. We won't put anything that's fallen on the ground to humans. This one here - shiny, a little bit of green and red, beautiful apple, no imperfections - this is going to go in our human bin.
FUQUA: The nice ones are sent to local food banks. Melanie Hill runs Community Fruit Rescue, the small, Boulder-based nonprofit that coordinates events like this.
MELANIE HILL: It's exciting to see a black bear. I love it, but we don't want them to stay too comfortable in town, where they pose a risk, or they get hurt or unfortunately killed. And they can be hit by cars. There's a lot of concerns there.
FUQUA: Two black bears were hit by cars in Boulder last year, and the city logs hundreds of bear sightings annually. Property owners who used Community Fruit Rescue in 2023 said they saw fewer bears after the apple harvesting. Cassandre Venumiere-Lefebvre surveyed the property owners for a pilot study. She's a French conservation biologist doing research at Colorado State University. She says, given a choice, black bears really don't want to be around people.
CASSANDRE VENUMIERE-LEFEBVRE: Black bears particularly try to avoid humans as much as possible. So there's evidence of bears having increased heart rate when crossing roads or avoiding human presence, voices, activity on trails and avoiding developed areas.
FUQUA: But, she says, caution is overruled by appetite this time of year, as human settlements provide what biologists call attractants.
VENUMIERE-LEFEBVRE: Garbage is the main one, but ripe fruit on private properties, in fruit trees or along alleys, ornamental trees from the town.
FUQUA: Colorado wildlife officials say the state has a stable population of 17,000 and 20,000 black bears. But the human population continues to grow. The Denver metro area, including Boulder, added over 400,000 people in the past 10 years. Homeowner Jessica Newman says she's recently seen a bear on the road and scat by her house, so she's glad to have help with her apples.
JESSICA NEWMAN: It's way more fruit than we can handle. It also attracts things like bears and other predators. And so the fact that folks can come and take this fruit and provide it to people who need food and will use it is really valuable to us.
FUQUA: So far this year, Community Fruit Rescue volunteers have harvested over 14 tons of residential apples.
For NPR News, I'm Sam Fuqua in Boulder, Colorado.
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Puffco's Advanced Cannabis Tech Takes the Hash Experience to New Heights With the Approachable, Discreet, Go-Anywhere Pivot
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading cannabis consumption tech brand Puffco today announces the debut of the Puffco Pivot, a new portable dabbing device. After selling millions of its innovative products in over 30 countries throughout 10+ years of operation, the brand continues its mission of normalizing hash for the people—and now, the same experience and quality you expect with other Puffco devices can be found in the portable, discreet Pivot.
"It has always been a goal of ours at Puffco to normalize concentrates in a way that removes the fear that new consumers may have," said Roger Volodarsky, CEO and Founder of Puffco. "I can confidently say that our devices have led to an increased curiosity around dabs, allowing new consumers an avenue to explore new forms of cannabis consumption in a user-friendly way. The Pivot will only expand on that."
Since Puffco's inception in 2013 the brand continues to bring both cannabis novices and established connoisseurs methods of consumption that fit their specific needs. With the Pivot, Puffco's patented 3D Chamber reaches its smallest form factor to date—a key feature in increasing the vaporizing surface area. Additionally, Pivot's integrated air path and flow filter ensures maximum vapor production, allowing for the best hash experience on-the-go. As part of the Pivot ecosystem, the Pivot Glass Adapter ($60 MSRP), an attachment that allows for the Pivot to be connected to a glass rig, and Pivot 3D Chamber 2-Pack ($60 MSRP), extra quick-release 3D Chambers that can be preloaded to ensure you're always ready.
Also launching today is the Puffco Travel Case ($50 MSRP), an aluminum case with a soft silicone interior that keeps everything you need organized. It has space to hold up to 3 jars, cotton swabs, a Hot Knife and the Pivot, as well as a covered section for trash.
Available for Puffco SMS subscribers today, Oct 15th, and to the general public on October 17th, the Pivot's mobility and power complements Puffco's portfolio of world-class products. Pivot (MSRP $130) will be available in Onyx and Slate colorways.
For more information visit Puffco.com.
About Puffco
Puffco has distinguished itself as the leading maker of innovative, consumption devices for cannabis concentrates. Founded in 2013, the award-winning company has grown its team to more than 130 people with an emphasis on industry-leading non-traditional approaches to product development. Today, Puffco boasts an attractive, intuitive and sophisticated line of products, ranging from the iconic Puffco Peak to the Proxy modular vaporizer pipe to the Plus portable concentrate pen and the discreet Cupsy bubbler. Praised for its ever-evolving selection of collectible and functional accessories, Puffco blends form and functionality to provide an unparalleled, seamless cannabis experience. Puffco's mission is to make the magic of concentrates more accessible and less stigmatized while celebrating all the nuances of the cannabis plant. Learn more at puffco.com.
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The FA have reportedly begun formal talks with Thomas Tuchel over the vacant England job, with the German currently out of a job - and GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed that he wouldn't want much more of a salary than departed boss Gareth Southgate, although Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has also been approached as the Three Lions weigh up their next move.
Tuchel left Chelsea just over two years ago after irreparable differences with the Blues board, and having taken over at Bayern Munich shortly after, the German is once again on the managerial scrapheap. That has led England to name him as their top candidate, according to reports - and GIVEMESPORT sources have suggested that he would only want a salary slightly over £100,000-per-week to take the job, despite Howe also being on the shortlist.
Sources: Tuchel Wants England Return as Key Candidate
The German is seemingly the frontrunner for the England job
GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Tuchel is a leading candidate for the vacant England role, though Pep Guardiola, Howe and Graham Potter are among the others to receive informal approaches for their talents.
Lee Carsley has all but admitted that he doesn't want the role despite winning three of his four games in charge of the Three Lions, and that has hastened England's change of pace for a new boss.
The FA are moving into the interview stage of a new appointment process having held informal talks, and Tuchel was approached a few days ago - with the feeling being that it would be a move that he welcomes. There is no compensation due to Bayern, who have since appointed Vincent Kompany as their boss. Tuchel has been keen to return to England for some time - where he would relocate to London if he gets the job after spending the best part of two years at Stamford Bridge.
His salary has yet to be discussed, and more formal steps will come - with Tuchel thought to want £6million-£7million per year, which is slightly more expensive than Southgate but much less than Guardiola, who wants £20million per year to take the Three Lions role.
The FA are expected to move decisively in the coming days and weeks, whilst an update on the search is expected to come before the week comes to a close - and though no names are likely to be mentioned, the governing body are keen to show that they are making progress in their search for a new boss after the Nations League break is wrapped up.
Thomas Tuchel Is The Ideal Knockout Manager
The German has fared well in cup competitions
Tuchel has been out of a managerial role since he left Munich towards the end of last season after a fairly underwhelming campaign. Finishing third in the Bundesliga, it was the Bavarian club's lowest finish since 2011, with Stuttgart pipping them to the second-placed post on the final day of the season.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Thomas Tuchel won 60 of his 100 games in charge of Chelsea.
But beyond that, Tuchel has proven himself to be a serial winner at every club he has been at. Winning the DFB-Pokal with Borussia Dortmund, he joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2018 and won the treble with them before his departure - and having won the Champions League with Chelsea, Tuchel has shown that he is a superb manager in terms of knockout football.
That could be exactly what England need, although a progressive manager who can develop the youth team could be equally vital - with Howe being one of the best in that field.
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Statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt. Correct as of 15-10-24. | https://www.givemesport.com/thomas-tuchel-leading-candidate-for-england-job-as-salary-demands-revealed/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:30Z |
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NDLEA nabs cocaine trafficker in Katsina, intercepts exhibit
The Katsina Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it has arrested a suspected cocaine trafficker while en route to Niger Republic.
The newly deployed State Commander, Mr Mohammed Aminu-Abubakar disclosed this on Tuesday during his maiden interactive session with journalists in Katsina.
Aminu-Abubakar disclosed that about 0.642 kilograms of substance suspected to be cocaine was intercepted from the suspect.
The NDLEA commander, who assumed duty last Friday said the suspect was arrested on Oct. 2, by operatives of the command along the Kano-Kankia road.
According to him, the matter is still under investigation, and the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution immediately after the investigation.
Aminu-Abubakar also assured that as the new state commander, “I will apply all the strategies provided by the law of the agency to fight drug traffickers and dealers.”
He explained that necessary facilities were provided for the rehabilitation of drug users in the state while calling on them to stay away from drug abuse, as “it does not pay.”
The commander also encouraged residents of the state to embrace the drug test kits as a proactive measure to reduce drug demand and prevent substance abuse.
He pledged to work with the operatives in the state, other security agencies, and all stakeholders to scale down the scourge of drug abuse in society.
Aminu-Abubakar was deployed to Katsina from the NDLEA Strategic Command Tin-Can Island Port in Lagos, replacing Mr Hassan Sani, who has been redeployed to the national headquarters. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/ndlea-nabs-cocaine-trafficker-in-katsina-intercepts-exhibit/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:30Z |
Exxon Mobil dropped 2.2%, and energy stocks fell to some of Wall Street's sharpest losses after oil prices tumbled roughly 4%. A barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, has fallen back below $75 from more than $80 last week.
Crude has weakened as China's flagging economic growth raises concerns about weaker-than-expected demand for oil. At the same time, worries have receded about Israel possibly attacking Iranian oil facilities as part of its retaliation against Iran's missile attack early this month. Iran is a major producer of crude, and a strike could upend its exports to China and elsewhere.
Nvidia was the heaviest weight on the S&P 500 and fell 4.8%. It's a cooldown for the chip company, whose stock is still up 166.3% for the year so far on euphoria about the profits created by the boom around artificial-intelligence technology.
Dutch chip supplier ASML fell, with its U.S.-traded shares down 16.7%, after CEO Christophe Fouquet said AI continues to offer strong upside potential but “other market segments are taking longer to recover.”
Also dragging on the U.S. stock market was UnitedHealth Group. The insurer fell 7.2% despite reporting better results for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It lowered the top end of its forecasted range for profit over the full year.
Helping to keep the S&P 500 and Dow close to their records set on Monday were gains for several financial companies following better-than-expected profit reports for the summer.
Bank of America rose 1.7%, and CEO Brian Moynihan said his company benefited from higher average loans and fees for investment banking and asset management. Charles Schwab jumped 7% after likewise delivering better results than expected. More customers opened brokerage accounts at the company, helping to bring its total client assets to a record $9.92 trillion.
Walgreens Boots Alliance was another winner, up 12.9%, after topping analysts' forecasts. The drugstore chain also said it will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as it tries to turn around its struggling U.S. business.
Chipmaker Wolfspeed jumped 22.5% to trim its loss for the year to 68% after the Biden-Harris administration announced Tuesday that it plans to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to the company. The money will support its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina that makes the wafers used in advanced computer chips.
In the bond market, trading of Treasurys resumed after a holiday on Monday, and yields slipped following a weaker-than-expected report on manufacturing in New York state.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.05% from 4.10% late Friday. Manufacturing has been one of the areas of the U.S. economy hurt most by high interest rates caused by the Federal Reserve in its efforts to slow the economy enough to stamp out high inflation.
Now, though, the Fed has begun cutting interest rates as it's widened its focus to include keeping the economy humming instead of just fighting high inflation.
Recent reports showing the U.S. economy remains stronger than expected have also raised optimism that the Fed can pull off a perfect landing where it gets inflation down to 2% without causing a recession that many had thought would be necessary.
In stock markets abroad, Chinese stocks fell sharply as doubts continue about whether the government will offer enough fiscal stimulus to prop up the world's second-largest economy.
Stocks in Shanghai fell 2.5%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropped 3.7%.
Indexes were mixed elsewhere in Asia and in Europe.
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AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed. | https://www.journal-news.com/nation-world/stock-market-today-wall-street-edges-back-from-records-as-oil-prices-tumble/GNCMMG6QSRFAVGFSIFVZUOZAII/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:30Z |
More than 4,500 square miles of ocean will soon be protected by the federal government off the Central California coast. The Biden administration is creating a new national marine sanctuary, which will be the third largest in the U.S.
The sanctuary is also the first to be led by Indigenous people. It was nominated by members of the Northern Chumash Tribe, who drove the effort for more than a decade to protect the rugged coastline that is their historical homeland.
Going forward, the new Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary will be managed in partnership with tribes and Indigenous groups in the area, who will advise the federal government. It marks a growing movement under the Biden administration to give tribes a say over the lands and waters that were taken from them.
“We’re still here, and so are the Indigenous people wherever you live,” says Violet Sage Walker, chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, who led the campaign for the sanctuary. “Being able to address climate change, use traditional ecological knowledge, and participate in co-management is Indigenous peoples’ contribution to saving the planet.”
The final sanctuary boundaries are smaller than originally proposed due to California’s burgeoning offshore wind industry. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says it plans to look at expanding the sanctuary in the future.
National marine sanctuaries are similar to a national forest on land. The new sanctuary will be protected from oil and gas drilling, as well as undersea mining, while fishing is still permitted. It also means more public outreach and monitoring for environmental impacts, something NOAA says is vital to understanding how the ecosystem is being affected by climate change.
“People will protect what they love and they won’t love it unless they understand it,” says Paul Michel, regional policy coordinator for NOAA’s West Coast Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. “One of our challenges is to share this incredible resource with people to encourage their advocacy and support for ocean conservation.”
A vision for protection
The new sanctuary is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream of Walker’s father, Fred Collins. He nominated the area to become a sanctuary in 2015 with NOAA. The proposal languished under the Trump administration, and Collins died several years later.
“That’s all my dad ever wanted, that people would know that we are the stewards of this land,” Walker says. “One of the last conversations we had in the hospital before he passed away, he said the sanctuary was one of the most important things he did and that he wanted me to finish it.”
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The new sanctuary is home to a diverse marine ecosystem, where dense kelp forests support a broad array of life from sea otters to migrating whales. For Walker, the area is also home to many sacred sites dating back thousands of years, like the rocky cliffs known as Point Conception.
“It’s where we spiritually believe that all people leave this world into the next life,” she says. “They take their journey — whatever faith you are, whatever spirituality you have — and that area will be fully and forever protected. For my father, our ancestors, elders who have passed — I think they would be the most excited about that.”
The Pacific Ocean has also been hit hard by climate change, like the massive marine heat wave known as “the Blob,” which dramatically altered the food web from 2014-2016, affecting everything from the tiniest creatures to massive whales.
“The historic designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary comes not a moment too soon,” says Congressman Salud Carbajal, who represents the area. “As our oceans and communities face unprecedented challenges from a changing marine environment, this new sanctuary comes at a critical time for our region.”
Compromise with the wind industry
In 2022, the federal government held the first offshore wind leases on the West Coast, opening the door for wind energy. The new floating turbines will be outside the sanctuary, but under the original sanctuary boundary, the undersea cables that bring power to shore would have been within it.
After negotiations, wind energy companies and tribal groups agreed to a smaller boundary for the sanctuary, with a phased approach to expand it. The current boundary leaves a corridor for wind energy infrastructure to be built. After that, NOAA has said it will begin the process to consider expanding the sanctuary to the original proposed size, something wind companies say they’ll support.
“We have a commitment to ensuring that infrastructure advances with consideration of the natural environment and species of concern and sensitive natural resources,” says Erin Lieberman, vice president of environmental compliance and strategy at Invenergy, one of the wind companies developing a project. “How we incorporate that into our project placement and our project design is a priority. And I hope and believe that we can be a model for that.”
Offshore wind energy could be vital for California to reach its goal of getting 100% of its electricity by 2045 from sources that don’t emit planet-heating pollution. Studies show offshore wind produces power at a vital time for the state — right as the sun sets and solar farms start turning off.
“Compromises were made, but I think that's the way we also move forward with addressing climate change,” Walker says. “Dealing with renewable green energy is not always easy.”
Developing Indigenous co-management
NOAA says it plans to manage the new Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary with input from the tribes and Indigenous groups in the area. Since only one band of Chumash, the Santa Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, is federally recognized, the involvement may look different for different groups, something NOAA is still determining.
“Really what this represents is a starting point because we realize we’ve got a lot of work to do to get to know one another, to build some trust,” Michel says.
The federal government has piloted Indigenous co-management in a handful of places, like at the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary in Washington state. On land, the government is also working with five tribes in managing the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah.
After centuries of displacement and violence, Walker says it will take time for Indigenous peoples to repair the relationship with the federal government.
“This is a big step for them and we’ll just see how things go,” Walker says. “As long as I’m breathing, we're going to be fighting to protect our Earth, mother Earth. That’s just who most indigenous people are.”
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Belarus adds 1 year to imprisoned opposition activist's sentence
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) - A court in Belarus on Tuesday sentenced an imprisoned opponent of hardline President Alexander Lukashenko to an additional year behind bars for disobeying prison officials.
Palina Sharenda-Panasyuk was arrested in 2021 during the crackdown on opposition that began after nationwide demonstrations broke out to protest the results of the disputed 2020 election that gave Lukashenko a sixth term in office.
Sharenda-Panasyuk initially was convicted of insulting the president and assaulting a police officer. Prior to Tuesday's verdict, her sentence had been extended by two years for disobeying prison guards. It was not immediately clear when she's now expected to be released.
She has pancreatitis and chronic back pain and has reported harsh conditions in prison, with inmates sleeping on metal slabs without mattresses or bedding.
"The new sentence sounds like a death sentence, because Palina physically may not be able to withstand another circle of hell," her husband, Andrei Sharenda, told The Associated Press.
Representatives of European Union nations traveled to her trial in the town of Rechitsa. The German Embassy in a statement said "the mother of two minor children, despite having already served a prison sentence, is forced to appear before the court again, which demonstrates the ruthlessness of the Belarusian regime toward dissidents."
Lukashenko has consistently suppressed opposition and independent news media since coming to power in 1994. The human rights organization Viasna counts nearly 1,300 political prisoners in Belarus, including its Nobel Peace Prize-winning founder Ales Bialiatski. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13963165/Belarus-adds-1-year-imprisoned-opposition-activists-sentence.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:23:31Z |
AKTU innovation awards: City student’s start-up idea among top three
Class 8 student Mohammad Anas won second place at the Next Gen Kalam Innovation Sprint for his eco-friendly AC heat reduction idea.
A start-up idea of a Class 8 student of Shyam Sunder Jamunadeen Inter College, Faizullaganj, Mohammad Anas, was among the winners at the Next Gen Kalam Innovation Sprint 2024, organised at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) on Tuesday.
It was held at the 93rd birth anniversary of former president and scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
Anas’s idea deals with helping lower the heat emitted from outdoor AC units.
“I thought of inventing something which could help lower the heat emitted from outdoor AC units when I saw birds dying due to excessive heat. I was supported by my Physics teacher, Ayush Sir, who helped me understand the laws of physics while making the prototype. The prototype has also been tested at various places, including the Raj Bhawan. If everything goes to plan, the product should be in the market in the next four years,” said Anas.
His idea stood second among the top 40 ideas pitched from across the state. The AKTU’s innovation hub will help most of these to file for a patent.
A start-up idea which can help save water by tracking water usage and leaks at home, developed by a B Tech student Divy Sharma, stood first.
“We have created a product using Machine Learning Algorithm which can help collect data across all taps in the house which will be reflected in a mobile application. This initiative is under test at our college in Ghaziabad and this can help conserve water,” said Sharma.
Another start-up started by two students at Government Engineering College, Mainpuri, which stood third can help identify forest fires.
“We have developed a three-layer software and hardware in which the first layer includes sensors, which will help in detection. The second layer - acting like a bridge between the other two layers - also includes sensors. This layer will help in the transmission of data, while the third layer - a cloud-based application - will help in the analysis of the fire. We will use data from ISRO’s Parth 3.0 satellite, sensors created by us, and local population,” said Rai.
The top three ideas received ₹50,000, ₹30,000 and ₹20,000, respectively. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/aktu-innovation-awards-city-student-s-start-up-idea-among-top-three-101729012453941.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:32Z |
Guantanamo Bay is one of the United States’ most controversial overseas bases. It’s a colonial legacy located on the shore of one of America’s communist rivals. And it serves as a detention site for suspected terrorists where the military can hold them indefinitely. The United States turned over the Panama Canal Zone to the Panamanian government in 1999. Will it ever give Guantanamo Bay back to Cuba?
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- Guantanamo Bay is one of the United States’ oldest overseas colonies.
- The U.S. will not return it to Cuba as long as there is an unfriendly government in power there.
- Even if Cuba’s government were friendly, the U.S. might want to negotiate favorable terms for keeping Guantanamo.
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Where Is Guantanamo Bay?
Guantanamo Bay is a U.S. naval station located on the southeast coast of Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean. The nearest foreign countries to it are Haiti, the Bahamas, and Jamaica. The base is about 500 miles southeast of Miami. It sits on 45 square miles divided from the rest of Cuba by a 17-mile-long fence.
How Did the U.S. Acquire Guantanamo Bay?
In 1898 Cuba was fighting for independence from Spain. The United States entered the war and invaded Cuba to drive the Spanish out. After the war, the U.S. kept the Spanish colonies of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico as colonies, granting independence to the Philippines in 1946. While American expansionists had their eyes on Cuba as a potential U.S. state for many years, because the entire purpose of the war was to help Cuba get independence, annexing it was not an option. Instead, the Americans signed treaties with Cuba that, among other things, gave them a long-term lease of Guantanamo Bay with no ending date.
Cuban-American Relations in the Cold War
In 1959, Fidel Castro led communist revolutionaries to power in Cuba. In 1961, President Kennedy authorized the failed Bay of Pigs operation to try to overthrow the regime, and in 1962 he blockaded the island to force the Soviets to remove nuclear missiles they were installing there. Ever since, Cuba has been isolated by a U.S. economic embargo.
What Does Cuba Say About Guantanamo Bay?
The Cuban government has repeatedly denounce the agreement made under previous leadership as illegal and a site where the Americans do “dirty work.” The Cubans refuse to cash the $4,085 a month the Americans send them to rent the site as per the treaty. Cuban demands the base be returned to them have fallen on deaf ears. Although Guantanamo Bay officially belongs to Cuba, the terms of the treaty say that both partners must agree before the lease can be terminated.
What Facilities Does the U.S. Maintain There?
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, also called “Gitmo,” has one operational airfield, port facilities, base housing for approximately 8,500 sailors and marines and their dependents, a school, offices, and detention facilities for prisoners. In addition to U.S. military personnel, there are a large number of civilian contractors on site, including laborers from Jamaica and the Philippines. The Cuban government prohibits its citizens from working there. Guantanamo Bay plays a military role in surveillance on Cuba and on traffic in the rest of the Caribbean and as a training site for U.S. military personnel.
Why Do We Have Prisoners There?
After the 9-11 terrorist attacks and the start of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. began to detain hundreds of people suspected of having participated in planning the attacks or having ties to terrorist organizations like al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Since they were not formally designated as Prisoners of War, nor were they United States citizens, and were located on foreign soil, they fall into a legal limbo that has allowed the American government to hold them there indefinitely without trial.
Why is Holding Prisoners There Controversial?
An Issue of Justice
Keeping detainees there for decades without the benefit of a trial to prove their guilt and impose a suitable sentence is considered unjust, especially for a country that prides itself on concepts such as “innocent until proven guilty.” Although foreign citizens are not guaranteed the civil rights Americans enjoy under the Constitution, many critics see this as fundamentally a human rights issue.
Questions About Conditions
With the world watching, the U.S. provides for the needs of the detainees. It could be argued that Gitmo detainees have better conditions that most prisoners around the world or even in U.S. supermax prisons. However, several prisoners have died by suicide during detention. Critics charge that these deaths were not adequately investigated to understand the circumstances around them, how they could happen, and to decisively rule out any foul play.
Cost Considerations
Finally, the cost of maintaining each prisoner there has been estimated at $13 million each, which is about 100 times more than the $130,000 cost of keeping America’s most dangerous criminals in super-maximum security prisons. The problem is, to get them there, you have to get a conviction. And there is no guarantee all of the Gitmo detainees would be sentenced to life without parole, so at some point they would be out again.
Why Didn’t Obama Close Gitmo?
President Obama issued an executive order in 2009 to close the Guantanamo detention camp within a year. The authorities were able to transfer some of the prisoners to other countries to get them off our hands. But the U.S. Senate voted to keep the prison open and forbade moving any of the detainees to the United States. In 2011, Obama issued another executive order allowing the remaining detainees to be held there indefinitely. C0ngress made this part of American law in 2012, and President Trump issued an executive order reaffirming this policy.
What Is Biden’s Policy?
In 2021, Joe Biden also pledged to close Guantanamo by the end of 2024. Several prisoners were released in 2022-23, having been determined no longer to be a threat to U.S. national security. Presently 30 prisoners remain, and Biden has indicated his determination to close the detention facility before leaving office. It is unclear whether he will have the ability to do so in the remaining “lame duck” phase of his presidency, although doing so would do a great favor to whichever candidate succeeds him to get this thorny issue off the table.
Long-Term Prospects for Gitmo as a Military Base
The U.S. military has invested many billions of dollars into building up Guantanamo Bay Naval Station over the decades, most recently building a new liquified natural gas power plant in 2023. It does serve a useful purpose in surveillance and logistics in the North Caribbean. The next nearest American bases in the region are 500 miles north in Florida or 900 miles east in Puerto Rico. If the U.S. gave up its lease, however, it could negotiate for a new base in Jamaica or another friendly country; even neighboring cash-strapped Haiti. So in the end, while the U.S. would not like to give it up, it is not irreplaceable, militarily.
Long-Term Prospects for Gitmo as a Detention Facility
The U.S. military and intelligence agencies have found it useful to have secretive sites overseas where they can detain foreign citizens without attracting too much attention to their cases or having to afford them as many rights as they might have if they were on American soil. And these sites are also a way to process dangerous people and send them off to other countries or detain them long-term so that there is no risk of them escaping into the U.S. and harming any citizens. However, for this purpose, Guantanamo Bay is no longer very useful. It has received far too much negative publicity and is closely scrutinized. Obama and Biden have tried to close it; Harris would likely do the same if elected. Its detention function will likely wind down, but other secret sites will perform the same function as deemed necessary in the future.
Long-Term Prospects for Gitmo as a Deterrent to Cuba
The true value of Guantanamo Bay to the United States is as a deterrent to aggressive behavior from Cuba and a foothold through which the Americans could invade the island when they choose. This is an insurance policy in the event that relations deteriorate and the American want to try to pressure or overthrow the Cuban government. If Cuba one day becomes very friendly to the United States, this purpose as well would be obsolete. But in that case, the new Cuban government might not want the U.S. to leave, anyway. So all signs point to the Americans remaining in Guantanamo Bay until their lease runs out (i.e. forever).
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Donald Trump issues a warning about the 'Radical Left' election reaction and offers military intervention.
Trump believes that if there is unrest following the results of the November election, his political rivals should be dealt with by the military.
The former president was questioned by host Maria Bartiromo on Fox News' ‘Sunday Morning Futures’ about reports that the government had prevented a possible terror attack related to the election and whether the public should be concerned about a violent reaction from immigrants in November, as quoted in a report by the HuffPost.
An Afghan man who allegedly participated in a plan to carry out suicide attacks on sizable crowds on Election Day was taken into custody by the FBI last week. According to officials, the man had acquired AK-47 assault rifles, purchased one-way tickets for his family to travel to Afghanistan, and sold off their belongings to carry out his plans.
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Trump told Bartiromo that he was much more worried about left-wing Americans on Election Day than he was about actual threats from foreign militants.
The internal enemy, rather than the individuals who are destroying the nation, is the greater issue. The Republican presidential candidate stated that he does not think they're the problem in terms of Election Day. He believes that internal issues are the main issue. They have radical leftist lunatics, sick people, and some horrible people.
The National Guard should be able to handle it with ease if needed by the military, as reported by the HuffPost.
In a recent interview, President Trump suggested that the National Guard or military may need to intervene if election-related unrest occurs. He also expressed confidence that his supporters would not cause trouble on Election Day.
However, it is worth noting that following Biden's win in 2020, right-wing supporters incited chaos by storming the Capitol.
President Biden has already voiced concerns about potential violence from Trump supporters if the election outcome does not favour them.
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Despite his confidence in the fairness of the election, Biden remains unsure about its peacefulness.
Yes, Trump stated that if there is unrest among the Radical Left following the election, it can be handled by the National Guard or even the military if necessary.
What is Trump's main concern on Election Day?
Trump is more concerned about potential unrest among left-wing groups in the United States than foreign threats, describing them as a larger issue.
Trump believes that if there is unrest following the results of the November election, his political rivals should be dealt with by the military.
The former president was questioned by host Maria Bartiromo on Fox News' ‘Sunday Morning Futures’ about reports that the government had prevented a possible terror attack related to the election and whether the public should be concerned about a violent reaction from immigrants in November, as quoted in a report by the HuffPost.
An Afghan man who allegedly participated in a plan to carry out suicide attacks on sizable crowds on Election Day was taken into custody by the FBI last week. According to officials, the man had acquired AK-47 assault rifles, purchased one-way tickets for his family to travel to Afghanistan, and sold off their belongings to carry out his plans.
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Trump told Bartiromo that he was much more worried about left-wing Americans on Election Day than he was about actual threats from foreign militants.
The internal enemy, rather than the individuals who are destroying the nation, is the greater issue. The Republican presidential candidate stated that he does not think they're the problem in terms of Election Day. He believes that internal issues are the main issue. They have radical leftist lunatics, sick people, and some horrible people.
The National Guard should be able to handle it with ease if needed by the military, as reported by the HuffPost.
In a recent interview, President Trump suggested that the National Guard or military may need to intervene if election-related unrest occurs. He also expressed confidence that his supporters would not cause trouble on Election Day.
However, it is worth noting that following Biden's win in 2020, right-wing supporters incited chaos by storming the Capitol.
President Biden has already voiced concerns about potential violence from Trump supporters if the election outcome does not favour them.
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Despite his confidence in the fairness of the election, Biden remains unsure about its peacefulness.
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Did Donald Trump suggest using the military against the radical left?Yes, Trump stated that if there is unrest among the Radical Left following the election, it can be handled by the National Guard or even the military if necessary.
What is Trump's main concern on Election Day?
Trump is more concerned about potential unrest among left-wing groups in the United States than foreign threats, describing them as a larger issue.
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NVIDIA and Meta Contribute Modular Server and Rack Technologies Establishing New Multi-Vendor AI Cluster Supply Chain
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP), the nonprofit organization bringing hyperscale innovations to all, announced an expansion of its Open Systems for AI Strategic Initiative, with approved contributions from NVIDIA, including the NVIDIA MGX-based GB200-NVL72 Platform and in-progress contributions from Meta. The OCP launched this community effort January 2024, with leadership provided by Intel, Microsoft, Google, Meta, NVIDIA, AMD, ARM, Ampere, Samsung, Seagate, SuperMicro, Dell and Broadcom. The objective for the OCP Community with the Open System for AI initiative is to establish commonalities and develop open standardizations for AI clusters and the data center facilities that host them, advancing efficiency, sustainability and enabling the development of a multi-vendor supply chain that rapidly and impactfully advances the market adoption.
NVIDIA has contributed MGX based GB200-NVL72 Rack and Compute and Switch Tray designs, while Meta is introducing Catalina AI Rack architecture for AI clusters. The contributions by NVIDIA and Meta, along with efforts by the OCP Community, including other hyperscale operators, IT vendors and physical data center infrastructure vendors, will form the basis for developing specifications and blueprints for tackling the shared challenges of deploying AI clusters at scale. These challenges include new levels of power density, silicon for specialized computation, advanced liquid-cooling technologies, larger bandwidth and low-latency interconnects, and higher-performance and capacity memory and storage.
"We strongly welcome the efforts of the entire OCP Community and the Meta and NVIDIA contributions at a time when AI is becoming the dominant use case driving the next wave of data center build-outs. It expands the OCP Community's collaboration to deliver large-scale high-performance computing clusters tuned for AI. The OCP, with its Open Systems for AI Strategic Initiative, will impact the entire market with a multi-vendor open AI cluster supply chain that has been vetted by hyperscale deployments and optimized by the OCP Community. This significantly reduces the risk and costs for other market segments to follow, removes the silos, and is very much aligned with OCP's mission to build collaborative communities that will streamline deployment of new hardware and reduce time-to-market for adoption at scale," said George Tchaparian, CEO at the Open Compute Project Foundation.
NVIDIA's contribution to the OCP Community builds upon existing OCP ORv3 specifications to support the ecosystem in deploying high compute density and efficient liquid cooling in the data center. NVIDIA's contributions include: (1) its reinforced rack architecture that provides 19" EIA support with expanded front cable volume, the high-capacity 1400A bus bar, an NVIDIA NVLink cable cartridge, liquid-cooling blind mate multi-node interconnect volumetrics and mounting, and blind mate manifolds, and (2) its 1RU liquid-cooled MGX compute and switch trays, including a modular front IO Bay design, the compute board form factors with space for a 1RU OCP DC-SCM, liquid-cooling multi-node connector volumetrics, blind mate UQD (universal quick disconnect) float mechanisms and narrower bus bar connectors for the switch trays.
"NVIDIA's contributions to OCP helps ensure high compute density racks and compute trays from multiple vendors are interoperable in power, cooling and mechanical interfaces, without requiring a proprietary cooling rack and tray infrastructure - and that empowers the open hardware ecosystem to accelerate innovation," said Robert Ober, Chief Platform Architect at NVIDIA.
Meta's in-progress contribution includes the Catalina AI Rack architecture, which is specifically configured to deliver a high-density AI system that supports GB200.
"As a founding member of the OCP Foundation, we are proud to have played a key role in launching the Open Systems for AI Strategic Initiative, and we remain committed to ensuring OCP projects bring forward the innovations needed to build a more inclusive and sustainable AI ecosystem," said Yee Jiun Song, VP Engineering, Meta
The OCP Community has been actively engaged in building open large-scale high-performance computing platforms, and the AI use case is a natural extension of the Community's activities. As the AI-driven buildout moves along, trends show AI-accelerated systems to be deployed out to the edge, and on-premises at enterprise data centers, ensuring low latency, data recency and data sovereignty. At-scale problems discovered by hyperscale data center operators are solved by the OCP Community bringing innovations to all AI data centers such as modularity of servers, precise time keeping, security, liquid cooling and specialized Chiplet based System in Package (SiP).
"The market for advanced computing equipment to deliver on the promise of AI is moving rapidly, with vendors and hyperscale operators each developing their own custom solutions. While this rapid pace is essential to create a differentiated offering and maintain competitive advantage, it risks fracturing the supply chain into silos, raising costs, and reducing efficiencies. In addition, the potential environmental impact of such a large data center buildout must be attenuated. The timing is right, for collaborative innovations to drive efficiencies using less power, water and lower carbon footprint to impact the next generation of AI clusters that will be deployed by the hyperscale data center operators and also cascade to enterprise deployments. The contributions by NVIDIA and Meta and their continued engagement in the OCP community has the potential to benefit many market segments," said Ashish Nadkarni, Group Vice President and General Manager, Worldwide Infrastructure at IDC.
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At the core of the open compute project (OCP) is its community of hyperscale data center operators, joined by telecom and colocation providers and enterprise IT users, working with vendors to develop open innovations that when embedded in product are deployed from the cloud to the edge. The OCP Foundation is responsible for fostering and serving the OCP community to meet the market and shape the future, taking hyperscale led innovations to everyone. Meeting the market is accomplished through open designs and best practices, and with data center facility and IT equipment embedding OCP community developed innovations for efficiency, at-scale operations, and sustainability. Shaping the future includes investing in strategic initiatives that prepares the IT ecosystem for major changes, such as AI & ML, optics, advanced cooling techniques, and composable silicon. Learn more at www.opencompute.org. To learn more about the OCP's Strategic Initiative on Open Systems for AI, go to www.opencompute.org/ai.
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Manchester City star Erling Haaland has already said yes to Barcelona - now they're moving for him next summer: report
Could Manchester City be about to sell Erling Haaland - who has agreed one Barcelona move and even purchased a house in Spain?
Manchester City star Erling Haaland is the final wish of Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who is desperate to sign the Norwegian before he leaves the Blaugrana for a second time.
The Catalan outfit have made a habit on stocking up with Manchester City stars ever since Pep Guardiola took the reins at the Etihad Stadium, signing the likes of Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres and Ilkay Gundogan. Bernardo Silva has long been linked with a Camp Nou move, while Joao Cancelo spent last season there on loan.
Haaland could well be seen as the jewel in the crown when it comes to Barcelona asking for favours from their former boss, Guardiola, however. With the Scandi striker having already purchased a house in Spain, too, talk is rife of an upcoming deal.
Barcelona want Manchester City star, Erling Haaland
Haaland has been linked with leaving City ever since joining the club, in part down to the friction between him and Pep Guardiola's playing style. Now, Spanish outlet Sport claims that the star, ranked as the best striker in the world right now by FourFourTwo – and the second-best player in the world full-stop, behind Vinicius Jr – is wanted by Barcelona in a huge deal that could occur next summer.
Barça president Joan Laporta is nearing the end of his current term as president, and unlike his trophy-laden first spell, this tenure has been disastrous. The Spaniard was unable to keep his promise to secure Lionel Messi signing a contract extension in 2021 and has since presided over an enduring malaise at the club, fraught with financial ruin and erratic on-field performances – so naturally, he wants to make a big statement in the transfer market.
Another Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo have previously stated Barça's intention to land Haaland as a replacement for Polish poacher Robert Lewandowski, who is still at Camp Nou at the age of 36. The club began talks with Haaland and then-agent, the late Mino Raiola, in April 2021 – and according to Mundo's report, was “excited” about joining Barcelona when he gave them the nod that he would join them in 2022.
Following the talks that occurred that April, the report stated that, Haaland agreed to remain at Dortmund for another year, after speaking with multiple Premier League sides over a move. “However, the Norwegian said ‘yes’ to Barça for the following season,” the report says.
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“In fact, in March 2022, Xavi Hernandez travelled to Munich to meet with him in person and finish explaining the project,” the report continues. “The Scandinavian was very excited about the prospect of wearing the Barcelona shirt.’’
Of course, this never came to fruition. Haaland moved to Manchester City instead and won the Treble in his first season – though Sport have insisted since that Haaland would prioritise moving to Barcelona, should the opportunity come up.
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In FourFourTwo's opinion, there has been absolutely no chance of Haaland leaving Manchester City up until now – and Barcelona's financial problems make this an incredibly difficult deal to pull off. Hansi Flick's side only registered summer signing Dani Olmo after Andreas Christensen was able to be unregistered through injury, while a pursuit for Nico Williams was ultimately unsuccessful due to cost.
However, there is always a chance, given how Barça keep finding ways to spend excessive amounts of money under Laporta. Haaland might seem like an extreme long shot – but in FourFourTwo's opinion, the Catalan outfit have shown that logic simply doesn't apply when it comes to who they sign and for what price. And anyway, they might be able to get a good deal…
Does Erling Haaland have a release clause?
Yes, he does. Haaland can be purchased for £150 million, according to previous reports.
It's also been claimed that the £150m fee increases to £200m for English clubs. City simply wouldn't sell to another Premier League side – nor would Haaland want to leave – though any release clause is, of course, hearsay and unconfirmed officially.
A release clause might seem bad news for Barcelona but in FourFourTwo's view, it does at least provide them with a solid number to aim for when it comes to striking a deal for Haaland – rather than having to negotiate a fee that could fluctuate. Should they manage to convince the player to a move (again), they may be able to have the leverage to go to City and ask for a little off of that price.
It's FourFourTwo's understanding, however, that there's no indication that the Premier League champions actually want to sell their star striker. Why would they? And with the ongoing case into their alleged 115 Premier League rule breaks, it would be seen by some as a sign of weakness to let him go.
With Pep Guardiola's contract ending this summer, too, there's the possibility that one huge figure at the club could leave. City would likely not want to let another go, too – and should Guardiola depart, keeping someone as reliable as Haaland would be the best possible continuity plan for the next manager.
City have reportedly tried to tie Haaland down to a longer deal – but are yet to make a breakthrough.
Mark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robson’s time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer. | https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/manchester-city-star-erling-haaland-has-already-said-yes-to-barcelona-now-theyre-moving-for-him-next-summer-report | 2024-10-15T18:23:34Z |
The Israeli military said it “struck a target belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization" and that it would look into reports of civilian deaths.
The apartment building hit in the airstrike was in the small village of Aito, in the country's Christian heartland and far from Hezbollah's main areas of influence in Lebanon's south and east. The strike was a shock to residents, and it exacerbated fears that Israel would expand its offensive deeper into Lebanon.
“I heard a loud noise, like a boom,” said Dany Alwan, who lives next door. “We ran outside, I saw the dust and the smoke and the rubble. There was a body here, another one there. It was a really ugly and painful scene.”
The three-story building had been rented out to the Hijazi family, which fled their home in the southern village of Aitaroun, according to Elie Alwan, Dany Alwan's brother and the building's owner. Some 1.2 million people have fled southern and eastern Lebanon, where the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has been concentrated.
As rescue workers rummaged through the debris on Tuesday, they found the body of a child, and later a small leg and other remains that they put together in a white bag. The Lebanese military watched as a bulldozer cleared heaps of twisted steel, destroyed olive trees, and crushed rocks.
Over the past year, 2,350 people in Lebanon have been killed in Israeli airstrikes, according to the country's Health Ministry, which says roughly 25 percent have been women and children.
Hezbollah's acting leader vows to step up strikes against Israel
Earlier on Tuesday, the acting leader of Hezbollah said the militant group would fire rockets into more areas of Israel until it ceases its airstrikes and ends its ground invasion of Lebanon.
Naim Kassem said Hezbollah is focused on “hurting the enemy,” comments made in a pre-recorded televised speech delivered on the same day the United States said it sent a small team of troops to Israel to support an American-made missile-defense system.
Hezbollah has fired thousands of rockets into Israel over the past year in support of Hamas' war with Israel in Gaza. Tens of thousands of northern Israelis have been displaced from their homes by those attacks — and Israel has said its war with Hezbollah is aimed at stopping those rockets so families can return home.
On Tuesday, Kassem signaled that Hezbollah would ramp up attacks further south in Israel, which it has already done by targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa. Kassem has headed the militant group since Sept. 27, when its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike.
Hezbollah began targeting Israel with rockets on Oct. 8, 2023, a day after the Hamas attack on Israel that left 1,200 dead and 250 as hostages in Gaza.
Israel's ensuing war against Hamas has left more than 42,000 people dead in Gaza, according to local health officials. They do not differentiate between fighters and civilians, but have said a little more than half the dead are women and children. Hezbollah has insisted it will continue to target Israel until a cease-fire in Gaza is reached.
“We cannot separate Lebanon from Palestine, or Palestine from the world,” Kassem said.
Also on Tuesday, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced the arrival of U.S. troops in Israel on Monday. The team will operate a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense battery there to defend against ballistic missile attacks from Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas, and has launched two missile attacks on Israel.
“Over the coming days, additional U.S. military personnel and THAAD battery components will continue to arrive in Israel,” Ryder said.
Iran has warned U.S. troops would be in harm’s way if they launch another attack.
In Lebanon, Israel's bombardment and ground invasion have displaced more than 400,000 children in the past three weeks, according to Ted Chaiban, deputy executive director at UNICEF, the U.N. children's agency.
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112 Minigames. 22 playable characters. 7 boards. 5 unique multiplayer modes and an exclusively single-player adventure to boot.
Super Mario Party Jamboree is stacked like no other game in the decades-old series. It’s not as consistent as its last title, Superstars, but it’s an appropriately extravagant celebration of the franchise’s rapidly-closing Nintendo Switch era.
Controlled chaos
Mario Party might be a digital board game about rolling dice, collecting coins, and racing to buy stars, but it's always lived and died by its minigames. Jamboree’s collection ranges from satisfying to mediocre — better than 2018’s Super Mario Party but falling short of 2021’s Mario Party Superstars. Many of its worst minigames are motion-controlled, but they’re thankfully few and there’s an option to exclude them.
The most extensive (often best) minigames occur when you collide with a “Jamboree buddy” while running around the board. These allies parachute in from the main cast and challenge players to a special competition. Yoshi has you run a footrace, Waluigi has you play pinball, Donkey Kong has you drum to a beat — and so on.
Win and you’ll recruit the buddy, gaining access to their unique power and the ability to double some normal actions — allowing you to buy two stars instead of one, for example. These allies are so powerful that, unlike their equivalents in 2018’s Super Mario Party, they’ll only stick around for a few turns, and ditch you to join other players that pass you on the board.
Other revisions hearken back to earlier titles or streamline old annoyances. Stars again cost 20 coins, not 10, pushing you to hoard money and minigame victories. Bowser spaces have returned — land on one and a giant “Imposter Bowser” will steal from you or launch a “Bowser Revolution” to equalize everyone’s coin totals. The game also has a swifter tempo, with snappy animations you can fast-forward through. Finally, optional “Pro Rules” rein in the randomness — trading hilarious upsets for tighter tactics.
Party favors
Jamboree bursts with other diversions aside from this main event. You can cooperate through rhythm challenges in a fantastical cooking show. You can tilt motion controls to slide items around a factory. You can even exhaust yourself with “Paratroopa Flight School” — where you’ll literally flap your arms to soar through the skies.
If you’ve got a Nintendo Online subscription, you can jump into the co-operative “Bowser Kaboom Squad” or cutthroat “Koopathlon” modes, which feature their own unique minigames for eight to 20 players (sadly, each participant needs their own Switch). Conversely, if you wish to party alone, there’s a surprisingly involved single-player mode called “Party-Planner Trek.”
Many activities quickly wear out their novelty. “Paratroopa Flight School” is difficult to maneuver, leaving me literally sore. “Toad’s Item Factory” requires patience and teamwork at odds with the game's typically frenetic pace. “Koopathlon” feels like Nintendo’s version of Fall Guys: blisteringly fun when you’re at the top of the pack and terribly demoralizing when you’ve fallen behind.
But in this overbearing variety, Jamboree lives up to its name. Even if it’s not the classic that Mario Party Superstars proved to be, I can already tell that its approachable gameplay and goofy chaos will make it a family staple for years to come.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- King Risk Partners, a major insurance broker in the United States, is excited to announce the acquisition of Pearl Insurance Agency, Inc, a highly successful firm located in Cranford, New Jersey. This acquisition expands King Risk Partners' reach into the New Jersey market with a focus on commercial insurance.
For over 30 years, Pearl Insurance Agency, Inc. has a built solid track record for providing specialty insurance solutions for importers, exporters, marine cargo, wholesalers, and distributors in New Jersey. The agency is known for its expertise in navigating complex insurance exposures and helping clients mitigate risks unique to these sectors.
"We are pleased to welcome Pearl Insurance Agency into our organization," said Malcolm King, CEO of King Risk Partners. "Their deep knowledge of specialized markets, combined with their commitment to client service, makes them an ideal partner for King Risk Partners. This acquisition enhances our commercial insurance offerings and allows us to provide even more comprehensive solutions to a broader range of industries."
Jean Mady, President of Pearl Insurance Agency, expressed enthusiasm about the future with King Risk Partners. "This is an exciting new chapter for our agency," said Mady. "Joining forces with King Risk Partners provides us with the resources and support to continue delivering top-tier insurance solutions to our clients while expanding our capabilities. We are looking forward to leveraging King's expertise and building on our reputation for excellence as we focus on the commercial insurance space."
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Nigerian govt moves to avert looming ASUU strike
In a bid to avert the looming strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Federal Government has re-established a seven-member renegotiation committee to address the 2009 agreements with university-based unions.
Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, at the committee’s inauguration in Abuja on Monday, gave them a three-month deadline to conclude negotiations.
NAN reports that the committee brings together representatives from ASUU and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU.
Others are Non-Academic Staff of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the National Association of Academic Technologists, NAAT.
Mamman stated that President Bola Tinubu’s government aimed to improve the education system and maintain peace on campuses.
He noted that renegotiations began in 2017 but were delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
He said that the previous committee, led by Prof. Nimi Briggs, produced a draft report covering significant areas.
The minister urged the reconstituted committee to work diligently and produce realistic agreements addressing the challenges facing the Nigerian University System (NUS).
Committee Chairman, Dr Yayale Ahmed, appealed to the government to support universities in achieving global competitiveness and to consider lecturers’ salaries as investments.
ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, thanked the government and expressed hope that the new committee would succeed where previous ones failed.
He emphasised the unions’ readiness to renegotiate, provided the government worked towards a stable academic calendar. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/nigerian-govt-moves-to-avert-looming-asuu-strike/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:37Z |
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has been scorned for his poor performance in the Netherlands' 1-0 defeat to Germany on Monday evening, with De Oranje falling to their first defeat in this year's Nations League campaign - with the centre-back being accused of 'freezing', alongside giving away the ball cheaply throughout the game.
Van de Ven was called up to the Netherlands' starting XI alongside Stefan de Vrij in the heart of the defence, with Virgil van Dijk taking no part in their setup after being sent off last time out.
Having been given the nod ahead of the likes of Lutsharel Geertruida and Matthijs de Ligt, the chance was there for him to turn in a strong performance. But the Netherlands registered just three shots all game, with one on target, and Germany laid siege to their goal - with Ronald Koeman's side only escaping an early setback via VAR ruling, in which Van de Ven was to blame for the goal. And that has seen him take criticism for his performance, being given just a 4.5/10 rating on a tough night in Bavaria.
Van de Ven 'Froze' For Netherlands Against Germany
The defender has been in superb form but suffered a blip on Monday
Dutch-English footballing website Football Oranje scorned practically the entire starting XI for their performances against Germany, with Van de Ven ranking as one of the worst to take on Julian Nagelsmann's side.
The defender, who reportedly earns around £50,000-per-week, took special critics for his lack of strength and confidence as the Dutch national side fell to a 1-0 defeat in Munich to practically hand Germany the Nations League Group A3 title and leave Netherlands teetering on the edge of the relegation play-off with Hungary. The website stated of the Tottenham star:
"Micky van de Ven, 4.5/10.
"Where was the strong, confident Van de Ven that we see at Tottenham? He froze in the centre and was guilty of constant ball loss."
Van de Ven is One of The Premier League's Best Young Defenders
The defender is ideal for Ange Postecoglou's setup
Van de Ven has typically been renowned for being one of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League since his move from Wolfsburg at the start of last season, and his assist against Manchester United earlier this campaign showed his ability all across the pitch after a bursting run from deep to set up Brennan Johnson in the early stages at Old Trafford.
Consistently seen as one of the quickest players in the top-flight, Van de Ven does have a huge future ahead of him at the age of just 23, which already includes 38 Bundesliga appearances and 33 Premier League appearances at such a young age.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Micky van de Ven has 36 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur, scoring three goals.
The defender may have turned in a poor performance in the 1-0 loss to Germany for his 10th cap of his career, but there is no doubting that more European experience and exposure to the Premier League will enhance his performances in the long run alongside Cristian Romero, who he is starting to form a formidable relationship with at the heart of the Tottenham defence.
And in a young Tottenham team under Ange Postecoglou that includes the likes of Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, there is no doubting that Tottenham have the opportunity to become one of the best teams in the country if they can maximise the potential of their young stars in years to come.
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Once banned in competition for its inherent danger, the backflip and all other "somersault type jumps" were removed from the restricted list by the International Skating Union after last season. And almost immediately, they began to pop up in lower-level competitions, including the Lombardia Trophy last month, when Malinin landed one on the way to victory.
But what about more important competitions, such as Skate America, which opens the Grand Prix season Friday night in Allen, Texas? Or the world championships in March in Boston, the last one before the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy?
“I’m definitely planning to keep it," said Malinin, the first skater ever to land the 4 1/2-revolution quad axel in competition. “I’m thinking of ways to really level it up as well in the future, like adding a twist or some crazy other combination.”
At the Lombardi Trophy, Malinin landed the backflip late in his free skate, set to “I'm Not a Vampire” by Falling in Reverse. He also landed five quads over two clean programs to outdistance Japanese rivals Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato.
“I’ve been doing it off-ice for four or five years now," explained Malinin, who took the backflip to the ice at first by using support ropes to help guide his landing. “I was doing gymnastics and it started to become muscle memory.”
Many skaters, including reigning Olympic champion Nathan Chen of the U.S., have been doing backflips in exhibitions for years. And in January, French skater Adam Siao Him Fa was so far ahead during his free skate at the European championships that he added one to his program, even though he knew it would cost him points.
The most famous backflip in competition came during the 1998 Winter Olympics in Japan. Surya Bonaly, who knew she would finish out of the medals, landed one on a single blade in her free skate — that particularly flip is now named for her.
Skate America is the first of the six Grand Prix events that lead up to the Grand Prix Final in December in France. And with the Winter Games just over a year away, the primary contenders for Olympic medals will begin to rise to the fore.
Russian and Belarusian athletes once again are banned from competing because of the war in Ukraine.
Women's competition
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan, who will begin her season at Skate Canada later in the month, is trying to become the first woman to win four straight world titles since Carol Heiss won five in a row from 1956-60. Scott Hamilton of the U.S. was the last skater to win four in a row, capturing every title from 1981-84.
Worlds runner-up Isabeau Levito will be at Skate America with American teammates Bradie Tennell and Elyce Lin-Gracey, while Alysa Liu — the 2022 U.S. Olympian fresh off a two-year retirement — will open her Grand Prix season at Skate Canada.
Ice dance
Two-time defending ice dance world champs Madison Chock and Evan Bates are back with their eyes on winning their first gold medals in the event at the Milano-Cortina Olympics. The duo were fourth at the Beijing Games. They did finally receive their team gold medals as part of the U.S. squad that were held up by the Russian doping investigation at the Paris Olympics.
“We’re headed for Milan," said Chock, who along with Bates are known for their avante-garde skating style. "We’re still inspired and finding new things in our skating, and it feels great to keep improving.”
Their biggest rivals are Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada and Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri of Italy.
Pairs competition
Reigning world champs Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will begin their Grand Prix seasons on home soil at Skate Canada. Their biggest competition will be Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who took silver at worlds, along with Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii of Italy and Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin of Germany.
U.S. pairs champions Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea will be in the Skate America field this weekend.
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TORONTO — Canada said it has identified India’s top diplomat in the country as a person of interest in the assassination of a Sikh activist there and expelled him and five other diplomats Monday, in an escalating dispute over the June 2023 killing and allegations of other crimes.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was expelling the Indian high commissioner and the others — all persons of interest, as Canada's foreign minister said police had uncovered evidence of a worsening campaign against Canadian citizens by agents of the Indian government.
“We will never tolerate the involvement of a foreign government threatening and killing Canadian citizens on Canadian soil," Trudeau said. He alleged that diplomats were collecting information about Canadians and passing it on to organized crime to attack Canadians, and said “India has made a monumental mistake."
India has rejected the accusations as absurd.
India's foreign ministry in turn said it was expelling Canada's acting high commissioner and five other diplomats, adding that they were told to leave by the end of Saturday.
Trudeau said last year there were credible allegations that India’s government had links to the assassination in Canada of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Canada's foreign minister, Mélanie Joly, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had gathered “ample, clear and concrete evidence which identified six individuals as persons of interest in the Nijjar case.”
She said India was asked to waive diplomatic and consular immunity and cooperate in the investigation but refused. She asked that India's government support the ongoing investigation “as it remains in both our countries’ interest to get to the bottom of this.”
She noted that violence “actually increased” following the allegations a year ago.
RCMP Mike Duheme said police have evidence allegedly tying Indian government agents to other homicides and violent acts in Canada.
“The team has learned a significant amount of information about the breadth and depth of criminal activity orchestrated by agents of the government of India, and consequential threats to the safety and security of Canadians and individuals living in Canada,” he said.
Duheme declined to provide specifics, citing ongoing investigations, but he said there have been well over a dozen credible and imminent threats that have resulted in police warning members of the South Asian community, notably the pro-Khalistan, or Sikh independence, movement. He said attempts to have discussions with Indian law enforcement were unsuccessful.
Nijjar, 45, was fatally shot in his pickup truck after he left the Sikh temple he led in Surrey, British Columbia. An Indian-born citizen of Canada, he owned a plumbing business and was a leader in what remains of a once-strong movement to create an independent Sikh homeland.
Four Indian nationals living in Canada were charged with Niijar's murder.
India designated Nijjar a terrorist in 2020, and at the time of his death had been seeking his arrest for alleged involvement in an attack on a Hindu priest.
India has repeatedly criticized Trudeau's government for being soft on supporters of the Khalistan movement who live in Canada. The Khalistan movement is banned in India but has support among the Sikh diaspora, particularly in Canada.
India has been asking countries like Canada, Australia and the U.K. to take legal action against Sikh activists. India has particularly raised these concerns with Canada, where Sikhs make up nearly 2% of the country’s population.
In response to Canada’s earlier allegations, India told Canada last year to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country. Relations between the countries have been frosty since then.
The Indian foreign ministry said Monday that “India reserves the right to take further steps in response to the Trudeau government’s support for extremism, violence and separatism against India.”
The ministry also summoned Canada's top diplomat in New Delhi and told him that “the baseless targeting” of the Indian high commissioner and other diplomats and officials in Canada “was completely unacceptable.”
One of the diplomats, Stewart Wheeler, told reporters after being summoned that India must investigate the allegations and that Canada “stands ready to cooperate with India.”
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said in a statement that an Indian inquiry committee set up to investigate a plot to assassinate another prominent Sikh separatist leader living in New York would travel to Washington on Tuesday as part of its ongoing investigations to discuss the case.
“Additionally, India has informed the United States they are continuing their efforts to investigate other linkages of the former government employee and will determine follow-up steps, as necessary," it said.
Last year, U.S. prosecutors said an Indian government official directed the plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil and announced charges against a man they said was part of the thwarted conspiracy.
The official was neither charged nor identified by name, but was described as a “senior field officer” with responsibilities in security management and intelligence, and was said to have previously served in India’s Central Reserve Police Force.
New Delhi at the time expressed concern after the U.S. raised the issue and said India takes it seriously.
Canada’s foreign minister on Monday noted that India is cooperating with U.S. officials and can do it with Canada as well.
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Ericsson ERIC reported relatively healthy third-quarter 2024 results, with both the top and bottom lines beating the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, the company reported a top-line contraction year over year, owing to demand softness in Asia, Africa, The Middle East, and Oceania region. Solid sales growth in North America partially reversed this negative trend.
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Higher IPR licensing revenues, cost optimization and a robust portfolio boosted the gross margin. Healthy improvement in free cash flow backed by improvement in inventory and supply chain management is a tailwind.
Net Income
Ericsson reported a net income of SEK 3.9 billion ($374 million) or SEK 1.14 (11 cents) per share in the third quarter against a net loss of SEK 30.5 billion or a loss of SEK 9.21 per share in the prior-year quarter. A significant drop in other operating expenses, owing to a decline in non-cash impairment charges and cost discipline boosted the bottom line. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 cents.
Ericsson Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Revenues
Ericsson generated SEK 61.8 billion ($5.93 billion) in revenues, down 4% year over year. Demand softness in the Mobile Networks vertical impeded the top line. However, the top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.73 billion.
Segment Results
The Networks segment generated SEK 40 billion ($3.84 billion), down 4% from the year-ago quarter’s tally of SEK 41.5 billion. The top line beat our revenue estimate of SEK 38.09 billion. The segment’s adjusted gross margin improved to 48.7% from 39.9% in the year-ago quarter. The unit registered a 49% sales decline in South East Asia, Oceania and India. Following a record level of investments in 2023, operator capex significantly declined in India. However, sales in the Networks segment from North America improved a staggering 80% year over year, owing to greater network investments from large customers. Healthy growth in IPR licensing revenues backed by new 5G licensing agreements also supported the top line.
Cloud Software and Services contributed SEK 15 billion ($1.44 billion) in revenues, down from SEK 15.6 billion in the year-ago quarter. The segment witnessed healthy demand in North America, the Middle East and Africa. However, it was offset by weakness in other regions. The top line missed our revenue estimate of SEK 15.8 billion. Adjusted gross margin improved to 38.7% from 36.2% in the prior-year quarter. Increased IPR licensing revenues, commercial discipline, and improvement in delivery performance propelled the gross margin.
Enterprise sales remained flat at SEK 6.3 billion ($605 million), down 5% year over year. Net sales missed our revenue estimate of SEK 6.45 billion. Growth in Enterprise Wireless Solutions supported the top line. However, declining sales in the Global Communication Platform reversed the positive trend. Adjusted gross margin was 52.4%, up from 48.8% in the year-ago quarter. Other revenues were SEK 0.5 billion ($48 million) compared with the prior-year quarter’s figure of SEK 0.7 billion.
Region-wise, South-East Asia, Oceania and India registered revenues of SEK 7.7 billion ($739 million), down from SEK 13.8 billion in the prior-year quarter. Revenues from North East Asia fell 31% year over year to SEK 3.7 billion ($355 million). Net sales from North America increased 51% year over year to SEK 20.4 billion ($1.96 billion) backed by contract wins and growing network investments. Europe and Latin American markets witnessed a 2% year-over-year decline to SEK 15.2 billion ($1.46 billion). Revenues in the Middle East and Africa fell 24% to SEK 4.9 billion ($470 million) due to a slowdown in capex investments and macroeconomic headwinds. Revenues from other regions rose to SEK 10 billion ($960 million) from SEK 9.9 billion in the prior-year quarter.
Other Details
Adjusted gross income increased to SEK 28.6 billion ($2.74 billion) from the year-ago figure of SEK 25.3 billion. Adjusted gross margin was 46.3%, up from 39.2% in the year-earlier quarter, driven by an enhanced gross margin in the Networks segment. Higher IPR licensing revenues, cost reduction actions and a competitive product portfolio elevated the gross margin.
Cash Flow and Liquidity
Ericsson generated SEK 14.4 billion ($1.38 billion) cash from operating activities during the quarter. As of Sept. 30, 2024, the company had a net cash of SEK 25.5 billion ($2.52 billion) with SEK 24.7 billion liabilities for post-employment benefits.
Outlook
Management anticipates solid demand in North America will drive sales in the Networks segment in the forthcoming quarter. However, demand in the Enterprise segment will likely remain soft.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, revenues from the Networks, Cloud Software and Services segment are expected to follow below average seasonality between the third and the fourth quarter in the last three years. Adjusted Gross margin in the Networks segment is likely to be in the range of 47-49%. Restructuring charges are projected to be around SEK 4 billion in 2024.
ERIC’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Ericsson currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Zillow Group, Inc. ZG carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 25.81%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
ZG delivered an earnings surprise of 37.41%, on average, in the trailing four quarters. The company is witnessing solid momentum in rental revenues, driven by growth in both multi and single-family listings, which is a positive factor.
Ubiquiti Inc. UI carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of networking products and solutions for service providers and enterprises.
Its excellent global business model, which is flexible and adaptable to evolving changes in markets, helps it to beat challenges and maximize growth. The company’s effective management of its strong global network of more than 100 distributors and master resellers improved its UI’s visibility for future demand and inventory management techniques.
Workday Inc. WDAY sports a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 7.36%.
WDAY is a leading provider of enterprise-level software solutions for financial management and human resource domains. The company’s cloud-based platform combines finance and HR in a single system that makes the process easier for organizations to provide analytical insights and decision support.
Note: SEK 1 = $0.0959631 (period average from July 1, 2024 to Sept. 30, 2024); SEK 1 = $0.0988166 (as of Sept. 30, 2024).
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After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process
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.
Property owners who preferred not to be named assess damage to their home and business, which bears orange notices calling for demolition, after the passage of Hurricane Milton, on Manasota Key in Englewood, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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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I'm a 43 with two kids and have $5.6 million - should I quit my job to be a full-time dad?
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No group of people are more out of touch with reality than rich people.
Probably no other place exemplifies this better than humble-bragging posts on Reddit. We found one such post titled “Should I go full blown Dad mode?” on the subreddit r/fatFIRE, and explored what wisdom the internet had to share with this individual. What should the poster do? Is it ever too early to retire?
In the original post, the author listed their assets and income: $5.6 million in stocks, six rental homes that generate $111,000 per year, his wife earns $200,000 per year and doesn’t want to stop, and he makes $600,000 per year. He has two young children and asks whether he should quit his job and spend the next few years being a full-time dad.
The general consensus among the people who replied to the post was a resounding “Duh!”.
Many people in the comments tried to explain to the author that he had lost sight of the whole reason he was working: to make money to support his family and live his life. Now that he had long made enough money to live for multiple lifetimes without working, why was he still working?
Some commenters pointed out that his children are now at the age where parenting has an extra strong impact on their development, and that he will probably (almost definitely) wish he had spent more time with his children when he is older and realizes he wasted his life working.
Others pointed out that it is unfortunate that the author has millions of dollars stashed away but his value of money and his family has been so skewed and warped by his culture that he can’t let it go. One day he will be old and will give anything to have those years back to spend more time with his children.
This makes sense. In the original post, the author didn’t exactly seem worried that he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet, but was more worried about actually enjoying life without his job that he loves so much. It seemed like he was looking for moral support to leave a fun job and actually spend time with his family.
There were some people in the comments who said they had already made the decision to either retire early, work less, or stop working entirely to spend more time with their children, and all of them said they had no regrets.
In the original post, the author was mostly concerned that he would get bored or depressed if he couldn’t work at his job, go to his “fancy gym”, or go on his long angling trips. He said he is afraid of losing out on future career opportunities. He lives in an extremely expensive neighborhood and still thinks becoming a “full-blown dad” includes only pickup and drop-off for school and making bedtime more fun. The problem with the author’s life isn’t his finances, it’s his entire perception and attitude toward life and family.
According to him, even his own daughter said “I don’t want any more toys, I just want to spend more time with you.” This would have come as a violent wake-up call to any normal person, but the author instead chose to go to Reddit and ask strangers what to do.
Modern companies will work you until you are no longer useful, they will squeeze every ounce of productivity out of your life if you let them, leaving you empty and resentful during the time you have with your family. There will never be a perfect time to retire or the “right amount” of money you need to be happy. Capitalism will conflate your value as a human being with your job and how much money you can make, and you will learn only too late that it was all a lie.
You can always earn more money, but you will never get back the time you lost.
The best advice for this man, and many others, according to the most insightful of responses, is to go outside, touch grass, get a grip on what is really important, and make time for the things that truly matter in our lives.
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When I first read the “Colonial Origins of Comparative Development,” (COCD) by Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson (AJR) more than 20 years ago, I was smitten. So much so that I told several colleagues at the International Monetary Fund that the paper would one day win the Nobel Prize. I say this not to trumpet my predictive abilities (mostly poor) but to illustrate that Keatsian sense of being awestruck: “Then felt I like some watcher of the skies, When a new planet swims into his ken.”
At that time, pioneered by Robert Barro, an entire sub-discipline of economics was striving to explain the differential economic growth performance of countries in the post-World War II period. Around that time too, Jared Diamond had produced his tome, “Guns, Germs and Steel”—breathtakingly magisterial and multi-disciplinary in method — and yet able to advance a mono-causal explanation for the most fundamental development question: Why are some countries rich and others poor? Diamond’s answer was: It’s all about geography.
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COCD came along to offer a counter-explanation, but did so differently. COCD drew upon history, unearthed imaginative historical data, deployed it in a simple, comparative and quantitative, economic setting and produced an answer that was striking and plausible. It is hard to convey how audaciously creative and parsimonious COCD was in that combination of setting, method, data and narrative.
AJR’s answer to the big question was doubly (constructively and destructively) mono-causal: It’s all about institutions and not about geography. And the mechanism was colonisation and specifically about “Those who Leave and Those Who Stay” to draw upon Elena Ferrante. The critical difference between good and bad development outcomes was whether the colonisers stayed to build good institutions or always came with the intention of leaving after rapaciously exploiting the colonies’ natural resources, leaving behind awful and damaging institutions. The mortality of settlers (not overall mortality) was their clever-conceit-cum-imaginative-data to tease out in some causal fashion where they stayed and where they did not.
COCD in particular and the broader AJR oeuvre are controversial. A non-exhaustive list of critiques would be something as follows. AJR’s idea that institutions matter is as at least as old as Douglas North if not Adam Smith; their insight that colonisation shaped the evolution of institutions is neither novel nor historically textured nor even accurate; their strategy of teasing causation out of the natural experiment of colonisation is debatable because it cannot distinguish between the places that colonisers went to and the human capital they brought along with them; the data for their key variable, namely “settler mortality,” is flawed and selectively chosen; and finally, for some of these reasons, the empirical findings in COCD are shaky and non-robust. And there is some truth in each of them.
So why is COCD, on which I want to focus — and which certainly changed my professional life — Nobel-worthy?
First, this paper has had a massive influence, and on several disciplines, including economic development, political science, economic history and institutional studies. This is reflected not just in the 19,000 citations on Google Scholar (among the highest for economics) but also in the number of economists and papers that have flattered through imitation the approach and sensibility of CO. Nearly 25 years on, development is full of PhD theses even today arguing for the persistent effects of some historical event or intervention.
But is influence the only measure of Nobel-worthiness? How does it hold up against some more intrinsic standard — typically novelty of idea or methodology — of “scientific” achievement? I would argue that AJR is a package of contributions, not all without flaws and individually not necessarily totally novel but together amounting to something Big.
The package is really a coming together of the use of history in economics, its quantification and methodological application, and the imaginative specific idea/data (“settler mortality”) all deployed in the service of testing or advancing an important idea relating to lorun economic development.
It advances significantly our understanding of Big Development (with a capital B and capital D) and does so with parsimony and simplicity that should be the hallmark of any social science. As a permanent bonus, economics — perhaps also other disciplines — has become richly, even if somewhat reductively, inter-disciplinary. Compare that achievement with the “development” (small d) that is all the rage in the Academy today: With some exaggeration, it is a nano-ized vision that purports to incontrovertibly demonstrate that in some village somewhere in the world some households were helped by some small magnitude because of some micro-intervention.
It is natural with the benefit of hindsight to quibble with the methodology and data of AJR. But in real time, as I have discussed earlier, COCD was daring in using the cross-country approach to answer the biggest development and historical question. Allegations about the non-robustness of CO’s findings reveal a certain narrowness of the critics who are perhaps unable or unwilling to sift the plausible, deeper truth from the possibly shaky results. Macro-development as a discipline was no longer the same after the AJR work.
My one reservation about the award relates more to the body of work of Acemoglu and Robinson on democracy and political institutions. In the contributions of AJR that I have singled out, the emphasis is on the chain of causation runs from economic institutions to development outcomes. But Acemoglu and Robinson (for example, their best-selling book, Why Nations Fail) take that chain of causation one additional step back in privileging political institutions as the deeper determinant of economic institutions and hence of lorun development.
But, as I argued in these pages more than a decade ago, that step is problematic not least because it is unable to explain or account for the development experience of the two largest countries in the world, comprising nearly 40 per cent of humanity: China and India (see Figure). China has done too well economically given its political institutions and India has not done economically well enough given its political institutions.
A related, and perhaps biased, gripe is of the Acemoglu and Robinson book on “Democracy and Development”, which in its hundreds of pages does not have a single word to say about the most unique and successful democratic experiment in the last 100 years, namely that of India. Cavilling aside, there is little doubt that our understanding of economic development over the last 700-1,000 years will have been immeasurably less rich without the AJR oeuvre. Even if specific aspects of that are interred, human knowledge will have advanced from that funeral. As economic theorists would say, all models are wrong but a select few are profoundly illuminating. That is what makes the AJR Nobel Prize richly deserved.
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Young Wayne, NBA2K Influencer, Partners with MetaStars and Announces his 9-City King of the Blacktop 2K Tournament Tour
This high-energy event gathers top NBA 2K players for a thrilling, high-stakes competitions and cash prize pool
HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Young Wayne, the rising star in the world of NBA2K, has officially signed with MetaStars, the viral TikTok influencer agency known for representing top talent such as Cai Jun Jackson. This exciting partnership comes with the announcement of a 9-city tour for Young Wayne's highly anticipated new tournament, the “King of the Blacktop 2K Tournament Tour." This tour blends the excitement of professional basketball with competitive gaming for an unique experience.
There will be a private and public phase of the tournament. The private tournament is an invite-only tournament that will feature a star-studded lineup of top influencers, celebrities, and elite gamers, with elimination rounds all competing for a prize pool of over $100,000. With exclusive access and a highly competitive atmosphere, this tournament is set to be the ultimate showdown for NBA2K fans and gamers alike.
"We are thrilled to welcome Young Wayne to the MetaStars family," said MetaStars Chief Operations Officer, Owen Ratliff, "His talent and passion for NBA2K makes him the perfect fit for our agency. We are excited to support him in his new tournament venture and help him reach new heights in his career."
The King of the Blacktop 2K Tournament Tour will travel through 9 major cities that includes Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Detroit, MI; New York, NY; Columbus, OH; Miami FL; Chicago, IL; and Atlanta, GA. Matches will be streamed on TikTok Live for a global fan engagement and gifting will be available. With over 1 billion active users globally—170 million in the U.S. alone—TikTok provides an expansive platform for Young Wayne and his King of the Blacktop 2K Tournament Tour.
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Officials are weighing the proposal to let provincial-level governments replace so-called hidden debt — borrowing through companies and other financing vehicles — with new official bonds carrying lower interest rates, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified discussing private information. The International Monetary Fund estimated these entities held over 60 trillion yuan of debt as of last year.
The new issuance would form part of a multi-pronged plan outlined by China’s finance minister on Saturday to help the country meet its economic growth target of around 5% and defuse financial risks. While the debt swap wouldn’t address market calls for more central government borrowing and consumer stimulus, it would help free up cash at local governments to spend on everything from employee salaries to construction projects.
The Ministry of Finance didn’t respond to a faxed request for comment.
Investors appeared underwhelmed by an earlier report on the debt swap by Caixin, which also cited a 6 trillion yuan figure but said the bonds would be issued by the central government rather than provinces. China’s benchmark CSI 300 Index fell as much as 2.6%.
The people familiar with the planned local government bond issuance said officials haven’t decided how much sovereign debt will be sold.
Finance Minister Lan Fo’an on Saturday said Beijing would carry out a one-off debt swap at a scale that would be the “largest in recent years,” saying it would allow local governments to allocate more resources to develop the economy and lift business confidence. UBS Group AG economists including Wang Tao expected the size of the effort to be comparable to the 12 trillion yuan initiative from 2015 to 2018.
Lan also said local authorities will be allowed to use proceeds from special bonds to buy unsold homes to reduce housing inventory, following Chinese leaders’ pledge last month to stop the decline in the real estate market. Lan didn’t say when or how much of those loans will be issued, which unlike general bonds could only be used for public projects with returns.
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“It wouldn’t be enough. Based on a similar debt-swap program over 2015-2018, and considering the impact of the housing rout on local finances, we think local governments will need more than 6 trillion yuan to deal with their ‘hidden’ debt.”
— David Qu, China economist
The planned swap would represent an official endorsement of tackling debt risks using special local government bonds. China has sold about 3.5 trillion yuan worth of new special local government bonds by the end of September, or 90% of the annual quota, Bloomberg calculation shows.
David Li Daokui, a professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing and a government adviser, told Bloomberg Television that a debt swap that helps local governments pay back their delayed payments to companies and employees would be the “biggest economic stimulus,” putting the amount at 10% of gross domestic product.
Local governments’ expenditures — including spending on infrastructure — have shrank to 36% of GDP from 41% previously because they’re running out of cash, Li said in an interview Monday.
“Local governments have been using short-term debt and loans to finance 20-year, 30-year, long-term infrastructure projects,” he said, referring to the borrowing binge through financing vehicles, known in short as LGFVs. “So it is irrational, even crazy or draconian, for local governments to pay back their debt in the coming one or two years. This is a self-inflicted wound.”
But the approach of shifting hidden debt onto local governments’ balance sheet may disappoint Li and other economists who have called for the central government to step up borrowing and take on more spending responsibilities.
Central government debt only accounts for less than a quarter of China’s GDP, a low level internationally speaking, according to data from think tank National Institution for Finance and Development.
“I do expect by the end of this month there will be a huge increase in central government debt, and using that the central government will support the local governments,” Li said. “And then the macro economy, or the real sector, will be back on track.”
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Manchester United AXE Sir Alex Ferguson from long-standing ambassadorial role
Manchester United owners INEOS have taken another drastic measure by ending the 82-year-old's director role
Manchester United's minority owners INEOS have axed Sir Alex Ferguson's long-standing ambassadorial contract at the club.
Ferguson, 82, left Old Trafford back in 2013 after 26 years at the club, winning 38 trophies and therefore cementing his legacy as one of the best managers of the modern era. Ever since, the former Aberdeen boss has been retained as global club ambassador and club director, with one of the perks a remunerated an annual salary.
But after the completion of an annual cost review overseen by INEOS and namely Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the Red Devils have chosen to now end those privileges, with a meeting between the pair said to have ended amicably as the club again tries to best balance their finances.
Manchester United's spending review sees Ferguson culled
According to The Athletic, Ferguson signed an agreement shortly after his departure back in 2013 that allowed him some compensation for his service to the club.
The report states how the Scot received £2.16 million for his services, an arrangement that continued for well over a decade.
It is a practice that has also been honoured with many other legends, which included the late Sir Bobby Charlton, former chief executive David Gill and non-executive director Michael Edelson.
Ferguson is not currently a member of the new board which was crafted by INEOS in the summer, but he is still expected to remain as a non-executive director at the club and be welcome to attend games at the Theatre of Dreams and beyond.
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Manchester United are still largely owned by the Glazer family, who have in the past quite clearly tried to keep Ferguson sweet.
But with INEOS's cost-cutting claiming another victim, the Red Devils are still quite clearly trying to balance the books after years of financial problems away from the pitch.
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What problems are still looming for INEOS?
The biggest question over the international break has been regarding the future of first-team manager, Erik ten Hag. The former Ajax boss has faced increasing pressure over his position given Manchester United's poor start to the new season.
According to a separate report from The Athletic, there is continuing talk over how the club approaches this situation, given Ten Hag would be due a hefty severance package should Manchester United chose to part with him this year.
"I don't want to answer that question. I like Erik," responded Ratcliffe when asked about Ten Hag's future earlier this month. "I think he's a very good coach but at the end of the day, it's not my call, it's the management team that's running Manchester United that have to decide how best we run the team in many different respects.
"They've not been there a long time, so they need to take stock and make some sensible decisions. Our objective is very clear – we want to take Manchester United back to where it should be, and it's not there yet, obviously – that's very clear."
Matthew is a Freelance Journalist and has racked up bylines for Manchester United, Manchester Evening News, GOAL and SPORTbible to name a few. A long-term sufferer of Scunthorpe United, he currently resides in the north-west after escaping the smog of North Lincolnshire. | https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/manchester-united-axe-sir-alex-ferguson-from-long-standing-ambassadorial-role | 2024-10-15T18:23:40Z |
New Vande Bharat to run from Lko’s Gomti Nagar to Bhopal soon
NER officials said that work on the second phase of Gomti Nagar station will be completed by December
UP will get another Vande Bharat with the new train being run between North Eastern Railways (NER) Gomti Nagar station to Bhopal.
“A proposal has been sent to the Railway Board and the service will begin after some formalities. All preparation has been done,” Aditya Kumar, DRM, Lucknow, told media persons on Tuesday.
He also added that work on the second phase of Gomti Nagar station will be completed by December.
For the festive season, he said that over 94 special trains will be started with an increased run. “41 of these will either be originating or terminating from Lucknow division, while 53 will be passing through the stations of Lucknow division,” he said, adding that over 100 coaches are being added to the already existing trains to increase passenger capacity.
Ticketing through QR at 108 stations
Meanwhile, the NER has started cashless ticketing through QR codes at 108 stations. “A QR code-based ticket system has been started for the convenience of passengers, with 24-hour war rooms (help and assistance) will be operated. Special trains will run from dedicated platforms. Now special trains will be run by the railways from dedicated platforms only,” said Kumar.
Meanwhile, the Swachta Pakhwada, undertaken in the railways from October 1 to October 14, ended on Monday. At NER, 13,000 Railway employees have taken an oath at 108 stations, read a press note from NER. This campaign has been run at railway hospitals, stations, and colonies for a whole month. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/new-vande-bharat-to-run-from-lko-s-gomti-nagar-to-bhopal-soon-101729011793884.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:40Z |
Personal Finance
We're 48 with $4.2 million saved and spend $75k per year - can we stop working yet?
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Last week, I was doing my daily scroll through Reddit and stumbled upon a post that I found extremely interesting.
In short, the Redditor was wondering if he and his wife – despite only being in their 40s – could start to scale back working and begin to enjoy retirement. More specifically, both have been working full-time in stressful jobs for a few decades, and are feeling the weight of burnout.
Adding to their stress, they’ve spent the last decade caring for aging and sick family members. And what makes the situation even more unique, the husband notes in the post that he has a chronic condition associated with a significantly reduced lifespan—about ten years less on average—and a family history of early mortality.
With a 12-year-old daughter and a substantial nest egg of approximately $4.2 million, they’re contemplating whether to keep pushing, coast (meaning no longer contribute to their savings), or stop working altogether.
I found this post so interesting because it’s a great example of how personal finance is often so personal. There is rarely a one-size-fits-all solution and address every situation – nuanced is required.
Before giving our take, let’s take a look at the numbers they shared…
Given their substantial assets and the husband’s health concerns, if I were in their shoes, I would personally consider prioritizing health and family time.
The husband’s reduced lifespan potential makes personal time invaluable, so retiring now or reducing work hours could significantly improve his quality of life.
A staggered retirement approach could be a viable option: the husband might retire or shift to part-time work immediately to alleviate his stress, while the wife continues working full-time until their daughter starts college to retain the tuition discount. While most people often dream of a retirement filled with relaxation and no stress, many people often find themselves directionless if they retire too soon.
However, scaling back his commitment could balance financial benefits with personal well-being. With reduced income, they may still qualify for affordable ACA health insurance plans, and maximizing HSA contributions now might help build a larger healthcare fund for future expenses.
As a family with a net worth in the millions, engaging a financial planner to run detailed simulations accounting for different retirement ages, spending levels, and investment returns could be a really helpful exercise. Even if they are reluctant to work with an advisor that charges an assets-under-management fee, they should be able to find a financial planner or advisor who is willing to work on a flat-fee basis and help them forecast a handful of scenarios.
Lastly, given the potential for health issues in the future, estate and legacy planning is also important. I would encourage anyone in a situation like this to ensure wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations are updated, and consider the impact of early retirement on Social Security benefits to plan accordingly. They might also re-evaluate the necessity of increasing annual spending to $150,000, identifying areas where they can maintain happiness without significantly increasing expenses.
Please note that this is just my personal opinion and not financial advice.
Life is about balancing financial security with personal fulfillment. In this couple’s case, the husband’s health concerns and family history suggest that time may be more valuable than accumulating additional wealth. By carefully planning and possibly adjusting their lifestyle expectations, they might retire or reduce work hours now without jeopardizing their financial future.
If it were me, I would seriously consider stepping back from full-time work to focus on health and family, ensuring that the time I have is spent meaningfully. But only the person involved can make that call.
Last I noted above, the wife continuing to work until their daughter finishes college could provide a middle ground, retaining valuable benefits while allowing the husband to prioritize his well-being. Open communication between them is crucial to navigating feelings of guilt and ensure both partners are comfortable with the decision.
Ultimately, consulting with a financial advisor could provide more personalized insights, helping them make an informed choice that aligns with their financial goals and personal values. It’s essential to remember that money is a tool to facilitate the life you want to live—not the end goal itself.
Are you ready for retirement? Planning for retirement can be overwhelming, that’s why it could be a good idea to speak to a fiduciary financial advisor about your goals today.
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Passing the Torch: Founder Beth Grist Entrusts Legacy to Son Andrew Grist
BALTIMORE, MD / ACCESSWIRE / October 15, 2024 / BILZ® Gift Games, the beloved brand that has made giving cash and gift cards a fun and memorable experience, is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Founder Beth Grist created an experience that makes giving money more enjoyable in households all over the world.
In the late '80's, Beth, a determined single mother, turned a moment of holiday shopping frustration into an opportunity by asking herself, "How can I make giving money fun?" After years of hard work, perseverance, and innovation, Beth's dream became a reality with the first sale of the BILZ® Box in October 1994. From its humble beginnings, the BILZ® Box has grown into a multi-generational product, engaging both gift-givers and recipients with its unique blend of creativity and surprise.
Over the years, BILZ® has continued to expand its lineup, transforming the simple act of gift-giving into an exciting and interactive experience. Whether you're navigating a ball through a bi-level maze, solving a clever puzzle, or shooting tiny pinballs down a lightning bolt to unlock hidden cash or gift cards, BILZ® products add an extra layer of anticipation and fun to any occasion.
As BILZ® enters its fourth decade, Beth Grist is passing the torch to her son, Andrew Grist, who has been part of the brand's journey from the very beginning. Andrew, who fondly recalls family and friends working on the company's first assembly line at the kitchen table, is now ready to lead the company into a new era while staying true to the family values and mission that have always been at the heart of BILZ®.
In conjunction with the anniversary celebrations, BILZ® is teasing an upcoming brand refresh. While the essence of the BILZ® experience will remain unchanged, customers can look forward to new packaging designs that add a modern twist to the classic gift games. This update marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the brand, as it continues to evolve and delight new generations of customers. BILZ® also announces an update to their brand name and can be found everywhere as BILZ® Gift Games.
"I am honored to continue my mother's legacy and to bring new life to the brand that has been such a big part of my life," said Andrew Grist. "We're excited to unveil a new look for our products, but, rest assured, the experience you know and love will remain the same. Our goal is to keep making the gift of money and gift cards personal, fun, and memorable."
BILZ® has always been more than just a product; it's a way to bring joy and surprise to special occasions. Whether for birthdays, holidays, graduations, or any celebration, BILZ® transforms the act of giving money and gift cards into a shared experience filled with laughter and anticipation.
As BILZ® Gift Games celebrates this milestone, the Grist family extends its heartfelt thanks to all the loyal customers who have made this journey possible. "From our family to yours, we are grateful for your support over the years and look forward to many more years of fun and creativity," said Andrew Grist.
Stay tuned for more updates on our brand refresh and new product launches by following us on our social media channels @bilzgiftgames and visiting https://bilzgiftgames.com/
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About BILZ® Gift Games
Founded by Beth Grist, BILZ® revolutionized the way we give money and gift cards. The company offers a variety of games and puzzles designed to add excitement to the simple act of gift-giving. As a family-owned and operated business, BILZ® remains committed to its mission of delivering quality products that make gifting fun for everyone.
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A similar letter that Blinken sent to Israeli officials in April led to more humanitarian assistance getting to the Palestinian territory, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Tuesday. But that has not lasted.
“In fact, it’s fallen by over 50% from where it was at its peak," Miller said. "So the secretary, along with Secretary Austin, thought it was appropriate to make clear to the government of Israel that there are changes that they need to make again, to see that the level of assistance making it into Gaza comes back up from the very, very low levels that it is at today.”
For Israel to continue qualifying for foreign military financing, the level of aid getting into Gaza must increase to at least 350 trucks a day, Israel must institute additional humanitarian pauses and provide increased security for humanitarian sites, Austin and Blinken said in their letter. They said Israel had 30 days to respond to the requirements.
"We are making clear to the government of Israel that there are these changes that need to be implemented, that we give them an appropriate period of time to implement it,” Miller said.
An Israeli official confirmed a letter had been delivered but did not discuss the contents. That official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a diplomatic matter, confirmed the U.S. had raised "humanitarian concerns" and was putting pressure on Israel to speed up the flow of aid into Gaza.
The letter, which an Axios reporter posted a copy of online, was sent during a period of growing frustration in the administration that despite repeated and increasingly vocal requests to scale back offensive operations against Hamas, Israel's bombardment has led to unnecessary civilian deaths and risks plunging the region into a much wider war.
“We are particularly concerned that recent actions by the Israeli government, including halting commercial imports, denying or impeding 90 percent of humanitarian movements” and other restrictions have kept aid from flowing, Blinken and Austin said.
The Biden administration is increasing its calls for its ally and biggest recipient of U.S. military aid to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while assuring that America's support for Israel is unwavering just before the U.S. presidential election in three weeks.
Funding for Israel has long carried weight in U.S. politics, and Biden said this month that "no administration has helped Israel more than I have."
Humanitarian aid groups fear that Israeli leaders may approve a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas, which could trap hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who are unwilling or unable to leave their homes without food, water, medicine and fuel.
U.N. humanitarian officials said last week that aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months. About 80 trucks carrying aid have entered through crossings in Gaza’s north since Oct. 1, down from roughly 60 trucks a day previously, according to the U.N. website tracking deliveries.
COGAT, the Israeli body facilitating aid crossings into Gaza, denied that crossings to the north have been closed.
U.S. officials said the letter was sent to remind Israel of both its obligations under international humanitarian law and of the Biden administration’s legal obligation to ensure that the delivery of American humanitarian assistance should not be hindered, diverted or held up by a recipient of U.S. military aid.
Israel’s retaliatory offensive since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas has killed over 42,000 people in Gaza, according to the territory’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count. The Hamas attacks that launched the war killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and militants abducted another 250.
The United States has spent a record of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to escalating conflict around the Middle East, according to a report for Brown University's Costs of War project.
That aid has enabled Israel to purchase billions of dollars worth of munitions it has used in its operations against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, many of those strikes also have killed civilians in both areas.
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AP reporter Josef Federman in Jerusalem contributed. | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/us-warns-israel-to-boost-humanitarian-aid-into-gaza-or-risk-losing-weapons-funding/NVNSNWPQTFDB7GJTYC4R4DQ3NA/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:40Z |
Updated October 15, 2024 at 13:53 PM ET
There’s a valley in rural southwest Utah that’s become a hub for renewable energy. Dozens of tall white wind turbines whoosh up in the sky. A sea of solar panels glistens in the distance.
But the new kid on the block is mostly hidden underground.
From the surface, Fervo Energy’s Cape Station looks more or less like an oil derrick, with a thin metal tower rising above the sagebrush steppe.
But this $2 billion geothermal project, which broke ground last year, is not drilling for gas. It’s drilling for underground heat that CEO Tim Latimer believes holds the key to generating carbon-free power — lots of it.
“Just these three well pads alone will produce 100 megawatts of electricity. Around-the-clock, 24/7 electricity,” he said.
Latimer stood overlooking the project, which is currently under construction, on one of the drill rig’s metal platforms 40 feet off the ground. This well is one of the 24 Fervo is in the process of completing at Cape Station to harness the Earth’s natural heat and generate electricity.
Not your father's geothermal energy
This isn’t the type of geothermal that’s already active in volcanic hot spots like Iceland or The Geysers project in California. It’s called an enhanced geothermal system.
Cold water goes down into a well that curves like a hockey stick as it reaches more than 13,000 feet underground. Then the water squeezes through cracks in 400-degree rock. The water heats up and returns to the surface through a second well that runs parallel to the first. That creates steam that turns turbines to produce electricity, and the water gets sent back underground in a closed loop.
This horizontal well technique has been pioneered at a $300 million federal research project called Utah FORGE located in this same valley, which has paved the way for private companies to take the tech and run with it.
Recent innovations like better drill bits — made with synthetic diamonds to eat through hard subterranean granite — have helped Fervo drill its latest well in a quarter of the time that it took just a couple of years ago. That efficiency has meant an 80% drop in drilling costs, Latimer said.
Last year, Fervo’s pilot project in Nevada used similar techniques to begin sending electricity to a Google data center. And the company’s early tests at Cape Station in Utah show the new project can produce power at triple the rate of its Nevada pilot.
“This is now a proven tech. That's not a statement you could have made two or three years ago,” Latimer said. “Now, it just comes down to how do we get more of these megawatts on the grid so we have a bigger impact?”
This summer, this type of geothermal got one step closer to Americans’ living rooms.
Fervo signed a landmark deal with Southern California Edison, one of the country’s largest electric utilities with 15 million customers. It will send the first 70 megawatts of geothermal juice to the grid in 2026. By the time the project is fully completed in 2028, this Utah plant will deliver 320 megawatts total — enough to power 350,000 homes. The project’s full output will be 400 megawatts.
Carbon-free mandates stimulate demand
California leaders set a mandate in 2018 requiring the state to have 100% renewable electricity by 2045. So, SoCal Edison spokesperson Reggie Kumar said adding geothermal makes sense.
“For California to achieve its decarbonization goals by 2045, the grid must expand faster than ever before. This means we need to take bold actions.”
The U.S. Department of Energy’s long-term goal is to multiply domestic geothermal capacity nearly 25-fold by 2050 — to a level that could power more than 65 million homes. The federal government is investing millions in geothermal projects to speed up geothermal’s deployment nationwide. The local geology in southwest Utah makes it a prime spot for tapping underground heat, but recent mapping from the National Renewable Energy Lab shows potential for enhanced geothermal to work across much of the West and even in some eastern states, such as Mississippi, Iowa and Pennsylvania.
Geothermal does currently cost more per megawatt hour than wind or solar, but those more-established renewables require big batteries to keep power flowing around the clock. Geothermal, on the other hand, has the potential to ramp up and down as needed to fill the gaps when it’s not sunny or windy, said Alexandra Gorin, who manages the carbon-free electricity team at sustainability think tank RMI.
“Theoretically, it offers a firmer, clean fuel source,” she said, “and so for utilities and grid operators that are concerned a lot about reliability and resource adequacy, geothermal has the potential to provide ... closer to 24/7 renewable.”
The fact that a giant utility like SoCal Edison made this type of deal sends a message to the broader energy market about geothermal’s viability, said RMI senior principal, Uday Varadarajan.
“It's saying something that they feel they need geothermal, even though they have so much wind, solar and storage. So I think it is a big deal.”
We won’t know for sure if geothermal can be a reliable utility-scale power source until it actually happens, Varadarajan said, but he’s cautiously optimistic. And if the Fervo project works, he said more companies could begin building additional geothermal projects for other utilities within just a few years.
“We do hope we will have other [renewable energy] options in the next decade, but geothermal is something that can start scaling by the end of this decade,” he said. “That few years can make an enormous difference for competitiveness [and] for climate.”
Enhanced geothermal has potential to scale quickly, in part, because it borrows a lot of tech and know-how from the industry many would like to see it replace: fossil fuels. Fervo is even based in Houston — Oiltown USA — and a majority of the company’s employees came from the fossil fuel industry.
Scalable with off the shelf technology
Eric Williams, for example, spent decades working in oil and gas but now oversees safety at the Fervo project in Utah. Switching industries didn’t change his daily tasks, he said, but it did change the way he feels about his job.
“You say you work in the oil and gas industry, sometimes people go, ‘Ehhhh.’ But when you say geothermal and when you say renewable, sustainable ... a lot of people go, ‘Wow,’” Williams said. “So when I do tell people about what I do out in the world, I'm proud.”
That illustrates another reason why geothermal could help the U.S. chart a path to a cleaner energy future, said CEO Tim Latimer. A lot of fossil fuel operations will be phased out to fight climate change. And a lot of oil and gas workers will need a landing spot.
Geothermal could help with both transitions, he said, if the project in Utah is the start of something bigger.
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AURORA, Ore., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Flight Network, the nation's largest not-for-profit air medical transport service, is proud to announce the expansion of its fixed-wing air medical resources in Boise with the addition of a second Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. This expansion, effective October 15th, will enhance the availability and efficiency of critical care services across Idaho and the surrounding regions, reaffirming Life Flight Network's commitment to high-quality, lifesaving services throughout the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.
The versatile Pilatus PC-12 is widely used across the air medical industry and is ideal for long-distance transports and weather conditions that may prohibit helicopters from flying, making this addition particularly valuable as winter approaches. The new fixed-wing aircraft will operate alongside Life Flight Network's existing rotor and fixed-wing assets in Boise to optimize coverage and increase availability for patients in need.
"Expanding our fleet in Boise allows us to better meet the growing needs of the communities we serve," said Michael Weimer, chief operating officer for Life Flight Network. "This strategic decision will ensure timely access to critical care for more patients across our service area, delivering on our mission to save lives with industry-leading care and transport."
Along with the aircraft's state of the art medical interior, the combined efforts of a flight registered nurse and flight paramedic enable Life Flight Network crews to operate a mobile intensive care unit with the ability to perform a multitude of highly skilled medical functions during transport, including video laryngoscopes and emergency blood transfusions.
"The introduction of a second Pilatus PC-12 fixed-wing aircraft in Boise enhances our capacity across both rotor-wing and fixed-wing operations throughout the region. This addition will provide critical support for patients needing transport to specialized care facilities over greater distances," said Victor Walco, director of business development for Life Flight Network. "It's yet another demonstration of Life Flight Network's dedication to and investment in the communities we serve."
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Life Flight Network exists to fulfill its mission of saving lives through industry leading care and transport. It is the largest not-for-profit air medical service in the United States and is accredited by national and international accrediting bodies for safety, operations, and clinical excellence. Life Flight Network maintains its own FAA Part 135 Operating Certificate, offering ICU-level care during air and ground transport across the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Headquartered in Aurora, Oregon, Life Flight Network is owned by a consortium of Legacy Health, Oregon Health and Science University, Providence Health and Services, and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. It was named the 2021 Program of the Year by the Association for Air Medical Services. For more information about Life Flight Network or to become a member, visit www.lifeflight.org.
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Nigeria’s external reserve can cushion 15 months of importation— Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank, Olayemi Cardoso, on Tuesday, said Nigeria has enough funds in its foreign reserve to last 15 months of importation of goods.
Mr Cardoso, who appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Banking Regulations, said the funds in the reserve could import 12 months of goods and services, noting that if it’s only importation of goods, it would last 15 months.
The CBN boss noted that Nigeria has N$39.12 billion in its reserve.
According to him, the funds rose from US$34.70 billion at the end of June 2024.
“The reserves rose by 12.74% to US$39.12 billion as of October 11, 2024, from US$34.70 billion at the end of June 2024, driven largely by foreign capital inflows, receipts from crude oil-related taxes and third-party. In Q2 2024, we maintained a current account surplus and saw remarkable improvements in our trade balance.
“The current external reserve position can finance over 12 months of import of goods and services, or 15 months of goods only. This is substantially higher than the prescribed international benchmark of 3.0 months, reflecting a robust buffer against external shocks,” he said.
Speaking on the current inflationary pressure, Mr Cardoso disclosed that CBN will continue to operate tightened monetary policy to address inflation.
He stated that the MPC decided to increase the interest rate in September in anticipation of the planned petroleum price increment.
It would be recalled that the government recently increased the price of petrol to N1030 per litre in NNPC Limited-owned filling stations.
“The MPC further tightened the policy rate in its September meeting in anticipation of an uptick in inflation due to the upward adjustment of the petroleum pump price,” he said.
The lawmakers and the Governor later went into an executive session to deliberate. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/nigerias-external-reserve-can-cushion-15-months-of-importation-cardoso/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:43Z |
Mauricio Pochettino ’s time at the helm of the USMNT is off to a promising start with a resounding win over Panama in the first of their series of October friendlies. They are looking to retain that perfect record, yet a nervier test awaits as they head to Mexico to face their historically most fierce CONCACAF rival.
The Stars and Stripes will test their mettle against the Mexican National Team at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara on Tuesday. A win in Mexico would truly crown Pochettino as the herald of a new era in American soccer.
USMNT Roster Departures
They will have to compete against El Tri without some of their brightest stars as they head to Guadelajara with a depleted roster. The decision to send Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic , Weston McKennie, Marlon Fossey and Zack Steffen back to their respective clubs after the match against Panama was one Mauricio Pochettino took seriously after weighing the consequences.
“As we have said, we are always going to make decisions that are in the best interest of our players and respect the relationship we have with their clubs,” said Pochettino.
Pulisic started against Panama, registered an assist and played 67 minutes, but his role in AC Milan ’s progress in both the UEFA Champions League and Serie A was judged to be more immediate than participation in a friendly.
Pepi, who scored the second goal for the USMNT after coming off the bench in the 67th minute, has been critical to their perfect start to PSV’s Eredivisie season, and is expected to play on Saturday against AZ Alkmaar. Due to injury and fitness concerns, McKennie, Fossey and Steffen didn't feature in Pochettino's first match.
Mexico Starting 11 Predictions
The rivalry between the USMNT and El Tri has shifted in favor of the United States over the past four years. In fact, the last time Mexico won was in September 2019. Despite this, the last time the USMNT won on Mexican soil was in 2012 at a friendly at Azteca during Jurgen Klinsmann’s reign.
Mexico were recently eliminated from Copa America in the group stage and fired their manager afterwards. They hired Javier Aguirre to replace Jimmy Lozano. This is Aguirre’s third time at the top, having managed them at the 2002 World Cup and the 2010 World Cup.
Aguirre called up 27 players for Mexico's friendlies, including 19 players from Liga MX, and eight overseas, including two from the Premier League . Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and Fulham striker Raúl Jiménez were included in this roster. Alvarez and Jimenez both came on as substitutes in a friendly against Valencia. Expect the pair to start against the USMNT. El Tri most recently drew Valencia last weekend despite having a two-goal lead.
Predicted starting lineup: Raúl Rangel, Jorge Sanchez, Jesús Orozco, Cesár Montes, Bryan González, Edson Alvarez, Luis Romo, Charly Rodriguez, Alexis Vega, Ozziel Herrera, Raúl Jimenez
USMNT Starting 11 Predictions
While fans are accustomed to Pulisic being the center of the attack for America on the left side, his absence allows for Haji Wright to get a start. Wright, who tallied an assist coming off the bench against Panama, is the ideal fit considering his current fitness at Coventry City where he has scored three times across his nine appearances for the Championship club.
Brandon Vazquez's experience against Liga MX defenders could provide an excellent opportunity for America’s attack. This season he has notched three goals in six games for Monterrey. Malik Tillman could get an opportunity in the attack. He came on as a substitute in Saturday's win over Panama.
Predicted starting lineup: Matt Turner, Joe Scally, Tim Ream, Mark McKenzie, Antonee Robinson, Gianluca Busio, Aidan Morris, Yunus Musah, Haji Wright, Josh Sargent, Malik Tillman
Potential MLS Landing Spots for Paul Pogba
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The cost of the injuries was based on the reported salaries of the players concerned and the amount of time they were sidelined for.
The report highlighted a greater strain on clubs as a result of the newly expanded Club World Cup, which will be staged in America next year.
The number of injuries has risen year-on-year since the index was first published in 2021 and the latest report said "it would be fair to expect a continuation of this upwards trajectory.
“The squad depth of clubs will continue to be tested, particularly with the impending introduction of the new FIFA Men’s Club World Cup in 2025.”
The index is produced by sports insurance firm Howden. Its publication comes a day after a players union and European leagues filed a formal complaint to the European Union against world governing body FIFA.
The 32-team Club World Cup — up from seven — has faced consistent pushback over concerns about player welfare since its new extended format was announced last year.
Last month Man City midfielder Rodri said players were close to going on strike in the face of increased demands on them — including an expanded Champions League this year. The Spain international suffered a season-ending knee injury days after those comments.
The football index has tracked a rise in injuries even before the expanded Club World Cup and Champions League.
It said there had been 14,292 — excluding COVID-19 — in the top five European leagues dating back to the 2020-21 season. That came at a cost of $2.5 billion based on the reported salaries.
Last season alone the figure was $798 million.
On average there was an injury every 92 minutes of football involving teams across those leagues.
It found that German teams suffered the most injuries per game (1.72). German teams also made up the top 13 places in terms of injury susceptibility and accounted for 15 of the top 20.
Of the teams least susceptible to injury, the top four were all from the French league.
The report said there was a “concerning trend” surrounding players under the age of 21, who were sustaining an increase of severe injuries.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Ten times as many migrants died in New Mexico near the U.S.-Mexico border in each of the last two years compared with just five years ago as smuggling gangs steer them — exhausted, dehydrated and malnourished — mostly into the hot desert, canyons or mountains west of El Paso, Texas.
During the first eight months of 2024, the bodies of 108 presumed migrants mostly from Mexico and Central America were found near the border in New Mexico and often less than 10 miles (6 kilometers) from El Paso, according to the most recent data. The remains of 113 presumed migrants were found in New Mexico in 2023, compared with nine in 2020 and 10 in 2019.
It's not clear exactly why more migrants are being found dead in that area, but many experts say smugglers are treating migrants more harshly and bringing them on paths that could be more dangerous in extreme summer temperatures.
The influx has taxed the University of New Mexico's Office of the Medical Investigator, which identifies the dead and conducts autopsies that almost always show the cause as heat-related.
"Our reaction was sadness, horror and surprise because it had been very consistently low for as long as anyone can remember," said Heather Edgar, a forensic anthropologist with the office.
Serving the entire state, the office over two years has added deputy medical investigators to handle the extra deaths on top of the usual 2,500 forensic cases.
"We'd always had three deputies down in that area, and I think we have nine or 10 now," Edgar said of New Mexico's eastern migration corridor.
Immigration and border security are among voters' top concerns heading into the Nov. 5 presidential contest, but the candidates have focused on keeping migrants out of the U.S. and deporting those already here.
The increase in deaths is a humanitarian concern for advocates as smugglers guide migrants into New Mexico through fencing gaps at the border city of Sunland Park and over low-lying barriers west of the nearby Santa Teresa Port of Entry.
"People are dying close to urban areas, in some cases just 1,000 feet from roads," noted Adam Isacson, an analyst for the nongovernmental Washington Office on Latin America. He said water stations, improved telecommunications and more rescue efforts could help.
New Mexico officials are targeting human-smuggling networks, recently arresting 16 people and rescuing 91 trafficking victims. U.S. Customs and Border Protection added a surveillance blimp to monitor the migration corridor near its office in Santa Teresa, in New Mexico's Doña Ana County. Movable 33-foot (10-meter) towers use radar to scan the area.
U.S. officials in recent years have added 30 more push-button beacons that summon emergency medical workers along remote stretches of the border at New Mexico and western Texas. They have also set up more than 500 placards with location coordinates and instructions to call 911 for help.
This summer, the Border Patrol expanded search and rescue efforts, dispatching more patrols with medical specialists and surveillance equipment. The agency moved some beacons closer to the border, where more migrants have been found dead or in distress.
Border Patrol says it rescued nearly 1,000 migrants near the U.S. border in New Mexico and western Texas over the past 12 months — up from about 600 the previous 12 months.
Dylan Corbett, executive director of the faith-based Hope Border Institute in El Paso, said 10-member church teams recently started dropping water bottles for migrants in the deadly New Mexico corridor alongside fluttering blue flags.
"Part of the problem is that organized crime has become very systematic in the area," Corbett said of the increased deaths. He also blamed heightened border enforcement in Texas and new U.S. asylum restrictions that President Joe Biden introduced in June and tightened last month.
New Mexico's rising deaths come as human-caused climate change increases the likelihood of heat waves. This year, the El Paso area had its hottest June ever, with an average temperature of 89.4 degrees Fahrenheit (31.8 Celsius). June 12 and 13 saw daily record highs of 109 F (42.7 C).
Those high temperatures can be deadly for people who have been on strenuous journeys. Some smugglers lead migrants on longer routes into gullies or by the towering Mount Cristo Rey statue of Jesus Christ that casts a shadow over neighboring Mexico.
Deputy Chief Border Patrol Agent Juan Bernal of the El Paso Sector said migrants are weak when they arrive at the border after weeks or months without adequate food and water in houses smugglers keep in Mexico.
"They're expected to walk, sometimes for hours or days, to get to their destination where they're going to be picked up," he said.
The deaths have continued even as migration has fallen along the entire border following Biden's major asylum restrictions.
New Mexico's migrant death numbers now rival those in Arizona's even hotter Sonoran desert, where the remains of 114 presumed border crossers were discovered during the first eight months of 2024, according to a mapping project by the nonprofit Humane Borders and the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office in Tucson.
Nearly half of those who died in New Mexico this year were women. Women ages 20 to 29 made up the largest segment of these deaths.
"We are awaiting for you at home," a family in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas implored in early June in a missing person post for a 25-year-old female relative who was found dead days later. "Please come back."
After a 24-year-old Guatemalan woman's remains were discovered that same month, a mortuary in her hometown posted a death notice with a photo of her smiling in a blue dress and holding a floral bouquet.
"It should not be a death sentence to come to the United States," Doña Ana County Sheriff's Maj. Jon Day told a recent community gathering. "And when we push them into the desert areas here, they're coming across and they're dying."
Copyright 2024 NPR | https://www.wmot.org/2024-10-15/migrant-deaths-in-new-mexico-have-increased-tenfold | 2024-10-15T18:23:43Z |
Steelers QB Russell Wilson 'in consideration' to start against the Jets in return from calf injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Russell Wilson's time may be fast approaching in Pittsburgh.
Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Wilson is "in consideration" to be the starting quarterback when the Steelers (4-2) host the New York Jets (2-4) on Sunday night. The 35-year-old nine-time Pro Bowler has spent the past six weeks recovering from a calf injury he aggravated a couple of days before the season opener.
While Tomlin stressed that Justin Fields "has been really good" while filling in for Wilson and the team has "been really good at times," the NFL's longest-tenured coach added that good was "not to be confused with great."
Enter Wilson, who won the starting job at the end of training camp before tweaking the calf less than 72 hours before a Week 1 visit to Atlanta. Tomlin saw enough of Wilson in practice last week to have him serve as the backup behind Fields during a 32-13 win in Las Vegas, and there's a very real chance they could swap roles against the Jets.
"This is a competitive league, man," Tomlin said. "We´re trying to position ourselves to be that team. And we got a player with talent who hadn´t had an opportunity to play. So we´re going to potentially explore those things."
Fields has been efficient and occasionally spectacular during his six-week audition. He's also largely avoided the kinds of mistakes that were a common thread during his three years in Chicago, throwing just one interception in 160 attempts. His accuracy, however, had dipped of late. Fields has completed just 57% (29 of 51) of his passes over his past eight quarters, down from 69% (77 of 111) across the opening month of the season.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Steelers are also 28th in passing and 20th in scoring, riding a soft(ish) early season schedule and a disruptive defense led by All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt to a tie atop the AFC North with rival Baltimore. After a pair of home primetime games against the New York City area teams - the Jets on Sunday, the Giants on Oct. 28 - the sledding figures to get far heavier once the calendar flips to November and Wilson's resume may be too tantalizing for Tomlin to pass up.
Tomlin cautioned that the decision to give Wilson reps with the first team in practice this week has more to do with Wilson's experience and his resume than Fields' performance.
"Justin has been an asset to us," Tomlin said.
Just not enough of one for Tomlin to definitively hand the starting job to Fields outright. Tomlin declined to get into specifics on how he will divide the practice snaps with the first team and doesn't expect to make a decision on who will start against the Jets until later in the week.
"We´re just going to roll the ball out, let both guys work and make decisions from there," Tomlin said.
Fields' play has allowed the Steelers to bring Wilson - who turns 36 next month - along slowly. Wilson initially injured the calf when the team reported to training camp in July and there was a concern when he aggravated it that it could lead to something more serious.
Wilson has steadily improved and showed Tomlin last week that he could protect himself in practice. The next step will be knocking off whatever rust might remain from a month-plus of relative inactivity, though Tomlin doesn't sound overly concerned.
Whoever the quarterback is will likely be playing behind a seventh different offensive line combination in as many weeks with rookie center Zach Frazier out with an ankle injury sustained against the Raiders. Fields' mobility - he's already run for five touchdowns - has helped offset the constant churn in front of him. That's not a tool that Wilson has had since the height of his "Let Russ Cook" days with Seattle several years ago.
Asked how the offense might change with Wilson behind center, Tomlin smiled and said "it remains to be seen. And I think that´s one of the cute things about this discussion."
NOTES: LB Nick Herbig (hamstring) will miss his second straight game. ... There's a chance OLB Alex Highsmith (groin), out since a win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 22, could return. ... RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) may also be available after missing two games.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) runs for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/David Becker) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13963169/Steelers-QB-Russell-Wilson-consideration-start-against-Jets-return-calf-injury.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:23:43Z |
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NPFL: Alalibo sure of Enyimba’ victory over Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba captain, Somiari Alalibo has expressed confidence that the team will come out victorious in Wednesday’s outing against Niger Tornadoes.
The encounter will be held at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.
Alalibo believes that Niger Tornadoes would make things difficult for his team.
“Come tomorrow, we are expecting nothing other than victory because we know what is at stake,” Alalibo stated to Enyimba media.
“No team is a push over and we know they will come to give us a good fight but we would come out victorious.”
Enyimba is third on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table with 13 points. | https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/15/npfl-alalibo-sure-of-enyimba-victory-over-niger-tornadoes/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:45Z |
Life for the USMNT under new manager Mauricio Pochettino is off to a pleasant start.
The decorated Argentinian coach is in the midst of his first camp with the U.S. men's national soccer team, and is fresh off a comforting 2-0 win over CONCACAF rival Panama in Austin on Saturday.
Midfielder Yunus Musah scored his first international goal to open the scoring early in the second half.
Texas native Ricardo Pepi put the game away when he finished a chance in the box in the 94th minute, solidifying Pochettino's debut win with USMNT.
With the win, the Americans snapped a four-game winless streak, and a two-game losing streak to Panama, who is ranked 37th in FIFA's world rankings.
Pochettino's first starting lineup featured a mixed bag of talent and experience. Wiley 37-year-old veteran Tim Ream was selected to lead the defensive line and wore the armband against Panama, while caps leader Christian Pulisic led the USMNT's attacking trio alongside Josh Sargent and Brenden Aaronson.
However, when the Stars and Stripes travel to Guadalajara to face Mexico on Tuesday, they'll be without a number of their biggest stars, including Pulisic, who were sent back to their respective clubs before the end of the international break. Why is that?
Why Did Pulisic And Others Leave USMNT Camp Early?
Pochettino sends players home to "respect relationship" with players' clubs
The USMNT allowed Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Marlon Fossey and Zack Steffen back to their respective club sides following the win over Panama, in a rather unorthodox move for an international program to make.
Pochettino justified the decision to the media, clarifying that he wants to maintain a good relationship between the national team and his players' clubs.
“As we have said, we are always going to make decisions that are in the best interest of our players and respect the relationship we have with their clubs.
Pulisic has played a ton of football for both AC Milan and the United States over the last month, and will surely benefit from some well-deserved rest to continue his strong run of form .
Pochettino will take this opportunity to give some run to other players that are perhaps on the periphery of his squad, giving them a chance to show what they have against a formidable opponent in Mexico.
"It's really important for the players because I think we all want to have the opportunity to play, to show quality," Pochettino said Monday. "It's a little bit sad because these guys that work here want to help and play for the team. But at the same time, when one door is closed, another can be opened, there will be a possibility for another player to play."
The USMNT will face El Tri on Tuesday in Jalisco at 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT. You can catch the action on TNT, Max, or Futbol de Primera.
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After a 2-0 win over Panama, the depleted Americans will take on El Tri in Guadalajara. | https://www.givemesport.com/why-did-mauricio-pochettino-send-usmnt-stars-back-to-their-clubs/ | 2024-10-15T18:23:45Z |
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared a cordial moment, shaking hands and exchanging greetings before a dinner hosted by him ahead of the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Earlier that day, Jaishankar landed in Islamabad to attend the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), where he was warmly received at Nur Khan Airbase by Ilyas Mehmood Nizami, Director General (South Asia) of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Children dressed in traditional attire presented bouquets of flowers to the foreign dignitaries.
A red carpet was rolled out to welcome the guests, underscoring the importance of the event and the cordial relations between the two nations, as per the statement.
The two-day meeting of SCO CHG, the second highest forum within the SCO, will be chaired by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the current chair of the Council, the statement further said.
As per the statement, Pakistan had assumed the rotating chair of the SCO CHG for 2023-24 at the previous meeting held in Bishkek on October 26, 2023, where the country was represented by then interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Landed in Islamabad to take part in SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting."
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The 23rd SCO CHG is all set to kick off on Wednesday in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, with top-notch security measures in place.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that the meeting will focus on the trade and economic agenda of the organisation.
Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the 23rd Meeting of the SCO. | https://www.business-standard.com/amp/external-affairs-defence-security/news/eam-jaishankar-pakistan-pm-sharif-shake-hands-ahead-of-23rd-sco-summit-124101501176_1.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:45Z |
DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - While there's still more work to do, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday praised Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a major storm.
"President (Ronald) Reagan used to say the most terrifying words in the English language are, `I´m from the government and I´m here to help.´ There´s a lot of wisdom in that, but I don´t think The Gipper ever saw Florida respond to a natural disaster, because we get after it and we do make a difference," DeSantis said at a news conference in front of a flooded road in Zephyrhills.
There were still about 170,000 customers without electricity, rivers continued to rise in some flooded areas and the state was still providing free gas to residents struggling to top of their tanks. But DeSantis pointed out that more than 4 million customers had power restored less than a week after the Category 3 storm.
At least 11 people died less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene inflicted major damage in Florida and other Southeastern states. The death toll from Helene is more than 240. While most gas stations were back up and running, the state still has 10 active fuel distribution centers providing free gas to residents. DeSantis said more than 2 million gallons had been distributed so far.
As happened two years ago during Hurricane Ian, parts of central Florida on Tuesday were flooding almost a week after Milton made landfall due to the rising St. Johns River.
In Seminole County, north of Orlando, crews closed roads along the shores of Lake Harney and Lake Jesup after several homes were flooded by the river. Since last Thursday, at least 15 people have been evacuated from homes in nearby Geneva and a neighborhood in Altamonte Springs located in a crook of the Little Wekiva River.
A Seminole County Sheriff's Office Special Operations airboat arrives on flooded Mullet Lake Park Road in Geneva, Fla., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, as the St. Johns River that feeds the lake is forecast to crest 10 feet above normal this week due to rains generated by Hurricane Milton. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Water levels along the St. Johns River were expected to crest later in the week.
In Sumter County, home to the sprawling retirement community, The Villages, residents along the Little Withlacoochee River were being encouraged to evacuate as river levels rose. Residents who decided to evacuate were offered shelter at the Sumter County Fairgrounds.
Pike Corporation linemen, of North Carolina, repair power lines damaged by Hurricane Milton Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in Lithia, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13963171/DeSantis-praises-Milton-recovery-efforts-rising-flood-waters-persist-Florida.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2024-10-15T18:23:45Z |
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'Flying by the seat of Trudeau's pants…': Top US security expert blasts Canada's Khalistan policy
Washington, DC: On India-Canada row, Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum says, "Our take on this is that the Americans realise that there is a nuanced problem. The difference between the Americans and the Canadians, the Canadian seems to be flying by the seat of Justin Trudeau’s pants... The Americans recognize the complexity of the issue. This isn't simply a matter of accusing India of political gain. Look, the San Francisco consulate has been attacked twice by sikh extremists, by Khalistani militants. The Americans understand at this point that the Khalistani militants are engaged in organized crime and therefore they recognize that not all is as meets the eye. That's why the Indians seem to also be much more willing to trust the American investigation because the American investigation is much less designed to protect a single prime minister and much more designed to get to the heart of the matter...."
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Manchester United preparing to sign player who could become fastest in the Premier League: report
Manchester United are once again being linked with a defensive reinforcement
Manchester United are hoping to scupper Real Madrid's summer transfer plans.
The Red Devils have seen change aplenty over the last 12 months, with new minority owners INEOS implementing cost-cut measures off the pitch to help with their plans to return the team to the top.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made it clear he wants Erik ten Hag's men to compete for the highest honours just like Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool have done over the past decade, with another new signing now being linked with a switch to Old Trafford.
Manchester United 'gather information' on Alphonso Davies should his Real Madrid move fail
According to Sky Sports in Germany, Manchester United have begun to gather information on Davies, should his rumoured switch to La Liga giants Real Madrid fail to come to fruition.
Davies is under contract with Bayern until the summer of 2025 and it has been widely reported that he wants to join Carlo Ancelotti's side. The Bavarians want to keep the 23-year-old left-back but talks have since stagnated.
Manchester United, however, don't consider their chances to be very high but are again looking at alternatives in the market, given the ongoing injury issues that have hindered both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia over the past 18 months.
Neither player has been a consistent feature for Ten Hag and with their injury records ever-growing, INEOS are now thought to be seeking out other options should there be a need to seek out a tailor-made top-level option.
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Alvaro Fernandez was sold to Benfica in the summer and news has since been reported that the Red Devils may now look to recall him from his spell in Portugal. Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been touted as potential suitors for the former Preston North End star.
Davies' proposed move to Manchester United doesn't smell quite right and in FourFourTwo's view, we can't see a world where the talented Canadian international doesn't become a Real Madrid player in the next 12-18 months.
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Davies – who FourFourTwo named as the fourth-best left-back in the world earlier this year – is renowned for his pace. So much so, the Canadian could become the fastest player in the Premier League were he to join.
Right now, Micky van de Ven, Kyle Walker and Mykhailo Mudryk are all among the paciest that the Prem currently boasts
Alphonso Davies 'happy' at Bayern for now. But will that all change?
Bayern have once again made a strong start to the new Bundesliga season and are unbeaten from their first six games. Davies has praised the influence of new boss Vincent Kompany, insisting his fresh impetus is helping the side.
“He is a very brilliant guy," Davies said in an interview with The Athletic recently. "The way that we’re playing now is very intense.
"He picks the best team and the best players to put on the team that train well. Every training session is a battle for the starting spot. Nothing is guaranteed. The way he talks to the team, he is polite but firm. He has ideas and we’re executing them well.”
Matthew is a Freelance Journalist and has racked up bylines for Manchester United, Manchester Evening News, GOAL and SPORTbible to name a few. A long-term sufferer of Scunthorpe United, he currently resides in the north-west after escaping the smog of North Lincolnshire.
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IIT-K pilot project: Premier inst to provide KMC roadmap for solid waste disposal
IIT Kanpur scientists are creating a solid waste management roadmap for Kanpur, aiming for statewide implementation, in collaboration with local authorities.
A team of five senior scientists from different departments of IIT Kanpur (IIT-K) is developing a comprehensive roadmap to address solid waste management. Initially, the plan will be implemented in Kanpur, with the intention of expanding it across the entire state thereafter.
Prof Sachchidanand Tripathi, dean of the newly established Kotak School of Sustainability at IIT Kanpur, said that the Uttar Pradesh government had asked for the institute’s assistance in developing a comprehensive blueprint for solid waste disposal. This initiative was initiated through a directive from the institute’s director, Prof Manindra Agarwal.
“One round of meetings has already taken place with government agencies, and we will be providing a roadmap to the Kanpur Municipal Corporation, which will subsequently be implemented across the state,” Prof Tripathi stated.
The project is being supported by experts from civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, biosciences, and bioengineering departments. This team has recently met with the district magistrate and municipal commissioner to outline the course of action for the project.
To ensure the successful implementation of the initiative, a coordination committee will be established, comprising representatives from IIT Kanpur, the administration, and the municipal body.
The Kanpur Municipal Corporation (KMC) operates a solid waste management plant with a capacity of 1,500 tonnes of waste. However, currently, only 1,200 tonnes of waste are being disposed of effectively.
This collaborative approach aims to streamline efforts and enhance the effectiveness of solid waste management in the region. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/iitk-pilot-project-premier-inst-to-provide-kmc-roadmap-for-solid-waste-disposal-101729012038636.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:46Z |
The news about climate change is always bad, right? Not if you live in some parts of the world. Though national leaders can’t gloat about it publicly, some countries could see their GDP double or triple from higher temperatures and changes in precipitation. So if you’re thinking about retiring abroad, these might just be some of the places to (quietly) go.
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- Climate change will produce unpredictable effects: some places will be drier and hotter while others will have more precipitation.
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Climate Change or Global Warming?
You’ll often hear the terms “climate change” and “global warming” used interchangeably, but the first is the preferable term. It’s true that average global temperatures have been measurably rising for the past century, but higher temperatures are just a part of the picture. Climate change is also expected to bring higher precipitation to some areas, stronger and more destructive storms, and rising sea levels that may inundate coastal areas and even erase some island countries from the map altogether.
Climate Change is Factual and Obvious
The fact that the world’s average temperature is increasing is undeniable, having been measured with precision by researchers and showing its effects in melting ice caps and rising sea levels. These aren’t just miniscule changes, either. You can see it in photos taken of glaciers over the years and in satellite images of the polar ice caps. In fact, the Arctic Ocean has become navigable in summer and, if this keeps up, may become a regular route for sea trade between Asia and Europe. Columbus’ long-sought sea shortcut to Asia will be a reality at last.
Reasons for Climate Change
While the fact of rising temperatures is well-established, the reason for it is controversial. Climate scientists have explained how it is connected with greenhouse gases released by human industry, vehicles, and even the digestive processes of millions of head of cattle around the world. Carbon dioxide and other gasses trap heat in the atmosphere instead of allowing it to radiate back into space. This causes the planet to heat up.
Natural Change?
On the other hand, skeptics say the world goes through natural cycles of warming and cooling, which we can see in the geologic record. The ice age is an example of a cooling cycle of the Earth. The latest warming cycle has just happened to coincide with the period of greatest human industrialization and pollution in the planet’s history . . .
Solutions to Climate Change
Many scientists think the amount of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is near or already past the point of no return. Reversing the warming effect may not be possible, so the best we can do is prevent it from rising any higher than it has to.
The Big Factors
The main ways to do this are to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by using renewable energy and eliminating fossil fuels, changing our eating habits to move away from beef or meat altogether, and reuse and recycle products to reduce our “carbon footprint”—the amount of carbon dioxide that goes into the atmosphere as a result of our choices.
Preparing for Climate Change
It’s highly unlikely enough countries will reduce their carbon output in a timely way to prevent more severe climate change from happening. Thus, every country has to make long-term plans to adjust to warmer temperatures, higher sea levels, more violent storms, changes in precipitation, shortages of food, water, and natural resources, animal migration and extinction, and mass movements of people.
The Coming Need
Coastal or island countries will need to invest in seawalls to prevent flooding. Seaports, airports, rail lines, and roads may need to be rebuilt in better locations to adapt to the new geography. In mountainous areas, engineering projects may be necessary to prevent landslides or channel them away from populated areas. Different crops and livestock may need to be introduced that can withstand the new conditions. Interior areas may have to be developed into new cities as people migrate away from flooding and heat waves.
Countries Best Prepared for Climate Change
The Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative did a study of various countries’ vulnerability to the effects of climate change and their ability to adjust to it. These are the top 10 countries they identified:
- Norway
- Finland
- Switzerland
- Denmark
- Singapore
- Sweden
- Iceland
- New Zealand
- Germany
- United Kingdom
Improvements Climate Change Could Bring
Although on a global scale, the picture looks dark for humanity to adjust to such major changes, some parts of the world are likely to benefit from climate change. Some regions and countries will enjoy improved conditions for farming, a milder climate with less need to invest in heating, greater access to the sea, and the discovery of new deposits of natural resources. Following are some examples.
Saharan Africa
It’s not clear yet how the Sahara Desert will respond to climate change. We do know from archaeology, though, that the Sahara has gone through periodic greening cycles. As recently as 5,000 years ago, it was a grassland with human and animal life and significant river systems. Climate change could very well bring more precipitation to northern Africa, but it might not be spread evenly through the year. There could be an intensely dry season punctuated with torrential rains that will cause flooding and erosion.
A country like Egypt could benefit from the new conditions, already having a steady supply of water from the Nile and the ability to control the flow with the Aswan High Dam. Egypt might be able to create desert reservoirs to store excess water in the rainy season for use during droughts.
Scandinavia
Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Baltic States will all enjoy warmer temperatures and better conditions for farming. Most of these countries are socially progressive, have a high standard of living, technologically advanced, and are making investments in sustainable energy. Since they are taking the issue seriously and preparing for it, they are likely to be some of the first to reap the benefits of the new, warmer world.
Arctic Countries
Canada, Greenland, Russia, and the United States (via Alaska) are the countries surrounding the Arctic Ocean. The thawing of the northern ice cap is a great tragedy, environmentally, especially in terms of the loss of beloved iconic species like the polar bear. Economically, the countries surrounding the Arctic will find it to be a boon. Here are some of the benefits they will reap:
- With the ocean ice-free in the summers, or maybe even year-round, trade between Europe and Asia can go by sea in a more direct route, cutting shipping times and expenses. Russia’s age-old problem of a lack of warm-water ports for trade will be solved.
- New sources of natural resources are likely to be revealed as the region’s ice sheets disappear and permafrost melts.
- Growing zones will move further north, extending boreal forests and agricultural land into areas that were previously tundra.
- Countries of the region will be able to expand their population through birth and immigration.
- They will save money on heating oil with milder winters.
By some forecasts, Canada will gain over 4 million square km of new farmland and grow its GDP by 246 percent!
O, Canada!
Every time there’s catastrophe, whether it’s an presidential election with an outcome we don’t like, a war we don’t want to fight in, a lack of affordable medicine, or, who knows, an alien invasion, Americans threaten to pack up their cars and go to Canada. (Blithely assuming Canada would even want us, of course.) Add climate change to the list. Canada’s definitely the place to be for that. It’s pretty, there’s lots of space, they speak English, they’re nice, and you can drive there, hopefully in an electric car. Just head “true north,” you’ll find it.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 15, 2024 / Entergy Corporation
By: Cristina del Canto, Senior Communications Specialist
As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Entergy proudly recognizes the invaluable contributions and rich experiences of Latinos, integral to our nation's history and culture. Throughout this month, Entergy has collaborated with key Hispanic partners and community leaders to uplift Latino voices and strengthen Hispanic communities across the country.
Here are a few highlights of Entergy's month-long celebrations:
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala
At the Hispanic Chamber Excelencia Gala, Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana were honored as the Corporate Partner of the Year. This award, presented by the Hispanic Chamber of Louisiana, acknowledges the partnership between Entergy and the chamber in supporting Latino business owners and enhancing the Hispanic community statewide.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Leadership Conference
Last month, Latino leaders from various sectors - including corporations, government and nonprofit organizations - gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 47th annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Leadership Conference. This event featured dynamic workshops and plenary sessions that not only celebrated the myriad contributions of Latinos but also addressed the challenges faced by one of the nation's fastest-growing demographics. Entergy sponsored a pivotal session titled "Uplifting Latino Leaders in Corporate America," where Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy's vice president of corporate social responsibility, shared her insights on empowering Latino voices in the business landscape.
"Latinos represent one of the fastest growing demographics in the country. Their representation is crucial for companies that seek to serve this growing market. Corporations that recognize the importance of recruiting and developing Latino talent will benefit from the skills, perspective and experience that they bring to the table. It's part of developing a competitive advantage," said Riddlebarger.
Among Entergy's invited guests were our community partners from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, including:
Sal Avelar, Entrepreneur
Danny Balanos, Vice President, The First Bank
Esperanza Massana Crane, Director of Small Business Entrepreneurship, Arkansas Department of Economic Development
Miguel Lopez, President, Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber
Angela Ramirez, Executive Director, Puentes New Orleans
"As a veteran and a Latino, my Hispanic pride comes from a life story that intersects heritage, service and progress, making the Hispanic population a powerful example of what it means to be a proud Hispanic in modern America," said Lopez. "Thank you Entergy, for inviting community partners to attend this year's conference. I was very fortunate to be included."
In addition to community leaders, the conference also welcomed college students representing the next generation of Latino leaders. This event provided them with a unique opportunity to learn and network with their peers from across the country while visiting our nation's capital for the first time.
"The conference served as a powerful reminder of the significant contributions Latinos make to this country and affirm to Latino youth that they not only belong here, but that their intellectual potential is one of the greatest assets to the U.S.," said Ramirez.
Kids to College Hispanic outreach
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, Entergy employees also participated in several outreach initiatives aimed at helping Latino families establish Kids to College savings accounts. Partnering with Puentes, ECCO Community Center, and Esperanza elementary and middle schools, our team provided essential information and assistance to families in opening free my529 college savings accounts for their children.
As we continue to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Entergy remains committed to honoring the cultural contributions of Latinos and investing in the leaders of tomorrow. Together, we can continue to empower our communities and build a brighter future for all.
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BYU (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) was selected as the most surprising team. The Cougars have already surpassed their overall and conference win totals from their Big 12 debut last season, which ended with a five-game losing streak.
Oklahoma State and Kansas, two of the teams picked above them, have both lost their first three conference games. League newcomer Utah (4-2, 1-2) just fell out of the Top 25 for the first time this season,
The Cyclones and Cougars, tied with Texas Tech (5-1, 3-0) atop the Big 12 standings, don't play each other in the regular season. Iowa State does host Texas Tech on Nov. 2.
Top offensive player
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado. The quarterback and son of coach Deion Sanders leads the Big 12 with 336.3 yards passing per game and 17 touchdowns. He has completed 172 of 237 passes (72.6%) for 2,371 yards with four interceptions for the Buffaloes in their first season back in the league.
In Colorado's 31-28 home loss to No. 17 Kansas State, Sanders set a school record by completing 16 passes in a row. He finished 34 of 40 for 388 yards and three touchdowns, even after two-way standout Travis Hunter and three other receivers got hurt.
Top defensive player
Nick Martin, Oklahoma State. After his 140 total tackles and 83 solo stops in 2023 were the most for any Big 12 player since 2018, the Cowboys linebacker was having another outstanding season before a knee injury in the fourth quarter against Kansas State on Sept. 28. He had 47 tackles (28 solo) and 7 1/2 tackles for loss in the first five games. Martin is second in the Big 12 with his 9.4 tackles per game, trailing teammate Trey Rucker (11.5).
Top first-year freshman
Josiah Trotter, West Virginia. The linebacker didn't play as a true freshman a year ago after a season-ending leg injury in spring practice. The son of former NFL All-Pro LB Jeremiah Trotter Sr. and brother of North Carolina LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is tied for sixth in the Big 12 with 46 total tackles. He has three 10-tackle games this season.
Top first-year transfer
Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati. The quarterback transfer from Indiana is third in the Big 12 and 13th nationally with 287 yards passing per game. Sorsby has completed 133 of 201 passes (66.2%) for 1,722 yards with 13 TDs and three interceptions for the Bearcats (4-2, 2-1). He had multiple TD passes five times as a redshirt freshman with the Hoosiers last year.
Most surprising player
Cam Skattebo, Arizona State. The bulldozing and versatile running back is third in the Big 12 with 128.8 yards rushing per game, second with his eight TDs, and first with his 7.3 yards per carry. Skattebo last season also took snaps at quarterback, lined up as a receiver and even punted. He has back-to-back 150-yard rushing games since a 100-yard receiving game.
Most disappointing teams
There was a tie between Kansas (1-5) and Oklahoma State (3-3).
The Jayhawks were coming off a 9-4 season when quarterback Jalon Daniels played only three games because of a back injury. With Daniels healthy, they went into this season in the Top 25, won their opener against an FCS team and have since lost five straight games, four by a touchdown or less.
Oklahoma State, the Big 12 runner-up twice in the past three seasons, has lost two league games at home. That includes a 24-point loss to West Virginia in their last game two weeks ago. Ollie Gordon II was the nation's leading rusher last season, but has 158 yards combined in the Cowboys' five games against FBS opponents.
Hottest seat
Baylor coach Dave Aranda survived a 3-9 record last year, but might not be as fortunate this season. The Bears (2-4) are 11-20 since Aranda's second season in 2021, when they set a school record with 12 wins after a Sugar Bowl victory. Aranda, LSU's defensive coordinator for a national title before going to Baylor, took over defensive play-calling this year. The Bears are 0-3 in the Big 12, allowing more than 38 points a game in those games.
Biggest injury
QB Cam Rising missed Utah's final Pac-12 season after a major knee injury during the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2, 2023. The 25-year-old and seventh-year senior quarterback injured his hand in Week 2 this season, missed three games and now is out indefinitely with a lower leg injury. He is 34-of-66 passing (51.5%) for 555 yards and seven TDs along with three interceptions.
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NEW HOPE, Minn., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VitalPath, specializing in the design and manufacturing of custom, highly complex catheter solutions for medical device OEMs, announced the addition of Nicole Ramus as Vice President, Global Sales.
Nicole brings extensive experience developing customer centric solutions to strengthen and grow strategic partnerships in the medical device manufacturing space. She is known for leading diverse, cross functional teams that develop, direct and deliver global, strategic manufacturing solutions for major medical device clients.
Nicole excels at aligning the Executive leadership team and the overall company objectives with strategies for customer, market and technology portfolios to drive new revenue growth all while advocating for customer experience.
"We are thrilled to have Nicole join our team at VitalPath. She is an exceptional leader with a deep understanding of the market and our vital customer's needs. Nicole has a unique way of approaching strategic customers that results in close-knit partnerships that benefit all involved. Her passion for the markets in which VitalPath provides value to customers is evident in the way she pursues effective solutions for any challenges the customer may be facing," stated Andrew Holman, CEO of VitalPath.
As a commercial leader at medical device outsourcing companies such as Vantedge Medical, Heraeus Medevio (Medical Components), and Quality Tech Services (Cretex Medical), Nicole provided leadership to cultivate key strategic customer partnerships resulting in mutually beneficial relationships. With a unique ability to translate the voice of customer, she has an excellent track record of revenue generation and expertly managing customers to new design and manufacturing awards.
"I am grateful to be a part of the VitalPath team that has such a strong mission to improve the quality of patients and their families through complex catheter development and manufacturing. The team's engineering expertise, commitment to excellence and market focus is truly inspiring. I look forward to partnering with customers to bring their products to life with VitalPath's breadth of complex catheter capabilities from component to full catheter assembly," says Nicole Ramus, Vice President, Global Sales.
About VitalPath
VitalPath, an Inverness Graham portfolio company, has more than 350 employees at four Minneapolis area locations. Featuring ISO 7 & 8 cleanrooms, the company is ISO 13485:2016 certified with an FDA registered site. The VitalPath team specializes in meeting customers' most challenging complex catheter requirements, such as single or multidirectional deflection, pushability, kink resistance and torque response. Serving customers in the electrophysiology, structural heart, neurovascular, peripheral vascular, left ventricular assist, intracoronary, intravascular lithotripsy and renal denervation markets, VitalPath is the culmination of three distinct catheter manufacturing companies formerly known as VitalDyne Medical, Catheter & Medical Design, and Modern Catheter Technologies.
In addition to speeding customers' time to market through design and development, the catheter manufacturer is also uniquely positioned to consolidate supply chains with vertically integrated capabilities to bring complete complex catheters to market for vital customers. Their comprehensive suite of capabilities support complex component manufacturing with laser cutting, welding, ablation, forming and bending, catheter development and assembly with extrusion, braiding, and coiling as well as finishing and value add with tipping, flaring, swaging, laser drilling, skiving, machining, and marking.
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Inverness Graham is a Philadelphia-based buyout firm that acquires innovative companies where technology is transforming traditional industry. The firm's Flagship strategy focuses on high-growth businesses leveraging technology in Healthcare, Software and Advanced Manufacturing. The firm's Green Light strategy targets technology-enabled businesses where Environmental Sustainability is a key driver of accelerating growth. Inverness Graham executes a differentiated, repeatable model for value creation through its proprietary "Strategic Platform Build" approach. Founded by senior executives of the Graham Group, the firm builds upon a 60-year legacy of operational excellence, bringing substantial value creation resources and an innovative mindset to support its portfolio company partners.
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Zillow, which might be best known for its homebuying app, says it is adding a new feature to its services.
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Yeah, you'll soon be able to find out if a property might be at risk for five key climate-related disasters. Now, these risk scores for homes will arrive next year, and the announcement came as Hurricane Helene made landfall.
MARTIN: Here to tell us more about this is Hannah Ziegler. She's a business reporter for The Washington Post. Hannah, thanks so much for joining us.
HANNAH ZIEGLER: Thank you so much for having me.
MARTIN: So how will this work? Like, who's providing this information? How will we see it? Is there, like, a different key or color for what kind of risk there is? Give us the basics.
ZIEGLER: Yeah, so the scores show a home's climate risk based on how susceptible it is to flooding or wildfire or heat, air quality and wind damage. So the scores estimate a home's current risk and its risk 15 and 30 years in the future because that's how long typical mortgage loans are. And you'll be able to see them on an interactive, color-coded map and along with every single home listing that's on Zillow right now.
MARTIN: And where's this information coming from? And do you have confidence that it's accurate?
ZIEGLER: So Zillow is partnered with a nonprofit called First Street, which has been working on these climate risk models for years. First Street assigns risk scores based on how likely a climate disaster is and how severe it could be. And they update these models once a year, based on natural disasters that have happened in an area. And First Street sees this as democratizing information that banks or insurance companies already have on climate risks for properties.
But climate modeling experts say homebuyers should take these scores with the grain of salt. They're still developing the best way to measure a home's climate risk, so data can be uneven depending on where a person is house-hunting. So homebuyers should treat the scores as warning flags rather than deal-breakers.
MARTIN: Anybody else already offer this? I kind of feel like Redfin offers this information. Is Zillow offering something that's unique or easier to access, or something like - what's so special about this?
ZIEGLER: Redfin already does offer the climate risk scores. And the main thing that Zillow is adding to this is the map and the color coordination and kind of those shiny, newer features that people might think make it more interactive. But Redfin does have the same data and the same system.
MARTIN: I understand that this has just been announced, and so the tool isn't available for us to see in the real world yet. But I'm wondering how home buyers and sellers and realtors are reacting to this.
ZIEGLER: There has been a lot of conflicting information about how much people care about climate risks affecting their properties, especially in comparison to if you get a really great rate on a home, if you get a really good price. But Zillow released a survey last year saying that 80% of buyers now consider climate risk when shopping for a home. And Zillow has been very transparent about the information they have about just how many homes are facing climate risks now. So even compared to, you know, five years ago, there are a lot more homes on the market that might have greater risk of flood or fire or heat.
So it definitely is something that remains to be seen about how much buyers will ultimately care about all of this. But now that this information is in their hands and they're able to use it in a much more accessible way on Zillow, a lot of experts say that this is only the beginning in how much this is going to affect their decision-making process moving forward.
MARTIN: That's Hannah Ziegler, business reporter for The Washington Post. Hannah, thank you.
ZIEGLER: Thank you.
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The retail pop-up returns for its second year, drumming up excitement ahead of Wynn's Ultimate Race Week
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LOUIS XIII Cognac is set to make a highly anticipated return to Las Vegas for race week, bringing a blend of prestige and heritage to the city's most thrilling event of the year. The limited-time pop-up retail experience, located within Wynn Las Vegas, reopens from October 15th through November 30th, presenting the brand's classic range alongside its highly coveted limited editions.
In honor of this exciting celebration and the holiday season, LOUIS XIII will host exclusive tastings, curated experiences, and luxury activations that celebrate the spirit of excellence. As connoisseurs from around the globe gather for the races, LOUIS XIII invites them to immerse themselves in the timeless craftsmanship that has defined the brand for centuries. The boutique will feature an assortment of the brand's latest offerings including The Iconic Collection, RARE CASK 42.1, THE DROP Collection, Accessories.
The boutique will also offer two collector's edition coffrets that feature gold leaf animations of Wynn Las Vegas and Race Week 2024 - crafted by hand and designed to capture the liveliness of Las Vegas, available exclusively when purchasing the LOUIS XIII Classic Decanter.
"Building on the success of last year, we are delighted to see LOUIS XIII Cognac continue to redefine how we engage with luxury-focused clients through bespoke and immersive retail experiences," said Nicolas Beckers, President & CEO of Rémy Cointreau Americas. "The boutique presents the perfect opportunity to share the rich legacy of LOUIS XIII with a discerning audience, during a time when the city pulses with energy and excitement."
"Wynn Las Vegas is thrilled to once again partner with LOUIS XIII Cognac as part of our resort's second annual Ultimate Race Week," says Brian Gullbrants, COO – North America, Wynn Resorts. "The return of this unique tasting experience is the perfect complement to the rest of our highly curated race week programming only found at Wynn Las Vegas."
Doors of the boutique will be open Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Friday through Sunday from 10:00am to 10:00pm. The pop-up will be located at Wynn's Show Shop, and also offer private tasting appointments guided by a LOUIS XIII Brand Ambassador.
For more information or to reserve your exclusive LOUIS XIII tasting experience, please visit the brand's concierge calendar, accessible HERE. For real-time updates on events and activations at the boutique, follow @louisxiiicognac and @wynnlasvegas via Instagram.
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Guided by Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau, LOUIS XIII is the symbol of an enduring bond with Nature and Terroir, strengthened by the patina of age. Each drop is a living legacy, each decanter a celebration of visionary minds and human hands that shape the future by making a mark on tomorrow, today.
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Boeing hasn't earned an annual profit since 2018, losing more than $25 billion since, after two 737 Max jets crashed, killing 346 people. Its finances are under new pressure as a strike by workers who build most of its airline jets factory goes into its second month. The strike is cutting into cash, which Boeing receives when it delivers new planes to buyers.
The strike is also getting the attention of the Biden administration. Julie Su, the acting labor secretary, visited Seattle and met with the union and Boeing on Monday, according to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
Boeing has burned through more than $1 billion in cash and ended September with $10.3 billion in cash and securities.
On Friday, new CEO Kelly Ortberg said Boeing will cut about 10% of its workforce – around 17,000 jobs – and pushed back the launch of a new model of its large 777 airliner.
Production of current models of the 777 and Boeing’s best-selling plane, the 737 Max, have been halted by the strike.
Boeing's securities filings Tuesday are called shelf registrations, which indicate that a company has the ability to raise funds without committing to doing anything.
The company also said that it entered into a $10 billion supplemental credit agreement with several leading U.S. banks to provide near-term liquidity.
Fitch Ratings said the announcements increase Boeing's financial flexibility and ease near-term liquidity concerns. Management’s ability to tap capital sources other than debt “will help alleviate downgrade risks” by improving the prospects for paying off debt that matures in 2025 and 2026, Fitch said.
Standard & Poor's said last week it was considering cutting Boeing’s credit rating.
Shares of The Boeing Co, based in Arlington, Virginia, rose 2% in afternoon trading Tuesday.
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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said North Korea blew up the northern parts of inter-Korean roads no longer in use on Tuesday, as the rivals are locked in rising animosities over North Korea's claim that South Korea flew drones over its capital, Pyongyang.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a brief statement that North Korea blew up parts of the roads on Tuesday.
It said South Korea's military is bolstering its readiness and surveillance posture but gave no further details.
The explosions came a day after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a meeting with his top military and security officials. During the meeting, Kim described the alleged South Korean drone flights as the "enemy's serious provocation" and laid out unspecified tasks related to "immediate military action" and the operation of his "war deterrent" for defending the country's sovereignty, the North's state media reported earlier Tuesday.
North Korea earlier put frontline artillery and other army units on standby to launch strikes on South Korea, if drones from South Korea are found over North Korea again. South Korea has refused to confirm whether it sent drones but warned it would sternly punish North Korea if the safety of its citizens is threatened.
Destroying the roads would be in line with leader Kim Jong Un's push to cut off ties with South Korea, formally cement it as his country's principal enemy and abandon the North's decades-long objective to seek a peaceful Korean unification.
During the previous era of inter-Korean détente in the 2000s, the two Koreas reconnected two road routes and two rail tracks across their heavily fortified border. But their operations later were suspended one by one as the Koreas wrangled over North Korea's nuclear program and other issues.
Last week, North Korea said it would permanently block its border with South Korea and build front-line defense structures to cope with "confrontational hysteria" by South Korean and U.S. forces. South Korean officials said North Korea had already been adding anti-tank barriers and laying mines along the border since earlier this year. They said North Korea has also planted mines and removed lamps along its sections of the inter-Korean roads and taken out ties on the northern side of the railways.
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NPFL: Bendel Insurance seeks fan’s support ahead Bayelsa United tie
Bendel Insurance has solicited support from the fans ahead of Thursday’s matchday seven fixture against Bayelsa United.
The Benin Arsenals want the fans to put the last defeat against Ikorodu City behind them.
Bendel Insurance will host Bayelsa United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.
“We must put the Ikorodu setback behind us and move on,” Bendel Insurance wrote on X.
“The recovery is worthwhile. Thursday is Match Day, kindly continue to follow and support us as we work towards bouncing back.
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Hezbollah's deputy chief Naim Qassem said on Tuesday the Iran-backed group would inflict "pain" on Israel but he also called for a ceasefire as a conflict rages between them in south Lebanon.
Israel has been turning up the heat on Hezbollah since it began incursions into the region after killing Hezbollah leaders and commanders, including its veteran secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah last month in the biggest blow to the group in decades.
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"The solution is a ceasefire, we are not speaking from a position of weakness, if the Israelis do not want that, we will continue," Qassem said in a recorded speech.
"But after the ceasefire, according to an indirect agreement, the settlers would return to the north and other steps will be drawn up."
There was no immediate comment from Israel, which says its operation in Lebanon aims to secure the return of tens of thousands of residents forced to flee their homes in northern Israel because of Hezbollah attacks.
Qassem said Hezbollah reserved the right to attack anywhere in Israel because its enemy has done the same in Lebanon. He said more Israelis will be displaced and "hundreds of thousands, even more than two million, will be in danger at any time, at any hour, on any day".
"We will focus on targeting the Israeli military and its centers and barracks," he said.
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On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would continue to attack Hezbollah "without mercy, everywhere in Lebanon “ including Beirut".
Israel has issued military evacuation orders affecting more than a quarter of Lebanon, the U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday, two weeks after the Israeli military began incursions into south Lebanon to battle Hezbollah.
The figures underscore the heavy price Lebanese are paying as Israel tries to defeat the Iran-backed militant group and destroy its infrastructure in their one-year-old conflict.
The U.N. refugee agency's Middle East director, Rema Jamous Imseis, said new Israeli evacuation orders to 20 villages in southern Lebanon meant that over a quarter of the country was now affected.
"People are heeding these calls to evacuate, and they're fleeing with almost nothing," she told a briefing in Geneva.
Israeli strikes have killed at least 2,309 people over the last year, the Lebanese government said, and more than 1.2 million people have been displaced.
The majority have been killed since late September when Israel expanded its military campaign. The toll does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
Around 50 Israelis, both soldiers and civilians, have been killed, according to Israel.
Israel expanded its bombing campaign in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 22 people in an airstrike in the north on a house where displaced people were seeking refuge from Israeli strikes further south, health officials said.
"What we are hearing is that amongst the 22 people killed were 12 women and two children," U.N. human rights office spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said of Monday's strike on Christian-majority Aitou.
He called for an investigation into the strike which he said has raised concerns with respect to "the laws of war".
Rescue workers were still pulling bodies out of the rubble in Aitou on Tuesday, local media reported. Israel has not commented on the Aitou strike, but says it takes all possible precautions to avoid civilian casualties.
CONCERN AT ATTACKS ON PEACEKEEPERS
The main focus of Israel's military operations in Lebanon has been in the Bekaa Valley in the east, the suburbs of Beirut and in the south, where U.N. peacekeepers say Israeli fire has hit their bases on numerous occasions and wounded peacekeepers.
Israel's military said about 20 projectiles crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory after sirens sounded in the Haifa Bay and Upper Galilee areas, and that some were intercepted.
The mass displacement in Lebanon during Israel's military campaign has revived the spectre of sectarian strife.
Lebanon's population consists of more than a dozen religious sects, with political representation divided along sectarian lines. Religious divisions fuelled the ferocity of a 1975-1990 civil war that killed some 150,000 people and drew in neighbouring states.
The U.S. has stood by Israel in its conflicts despite concerns over civilian casualties. The Pentagon said components for an advanced anti-missile system began arriving in Israel on Monday and that it would be fully operational in the near future, according to a statement on Tuesday.
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Hamas at the start of the Gaza war.
The Middle East, meanwhile, remains on alert for Israel to retaliate against Iran for an Oct. 1 barrage of missiles launched in response to Israel's assaults on Lebanon. | https://www.business-standard.com/amp/external-affairs-defence-security/news/hezbollah-says-it-will-cause-israel-pain-but-also-calls-for-ceasefire-124101501401_1.html | 2024-10-15T18:23:51Z |
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