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Egypt’s long-delayed mega-museum is opening some galleries in a trial run
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CAIRO (AP) — Officials say the long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries on Wednesday, showcasing 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient Egypt. The museum, a mega-project near the famed Giza Pyramids which has cost well over $1 billion so far, will open the halls for 4,000 visitors per day as a trial run until the official opening date, which is yet to be announced. The opening of the museum, which has been under construction for more than a decade, has been repeatedly delayed for various reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 100,000 artifacts of Egypt’s ancient treasures will be displayed in the world’s largest archaeological museum.
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Two giant pandas bound for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., have left the Chinese city of Chengdu for their long journey to a new home.
A cargo jet operated by FedEx is transporting the pair, both aged 3 years old, the Associated Press cited the China Wildlife Conservation Association as saying in its statement.
The pair — one female called Qing Bao and one male called Bao Li — will arrive almost a year since the last giant pandas left Washington D.C. Their move is part of an ongoing conservation project with Beijing that dates back several decades and is often informally referred to as an element in China's "panda diplomacy" with several nations that includes the United States.
First lady Jill Biden was part of a group that announced their planned arrival during a video released in late May.
The National Zoo has not issued any precise details of their arrival out of security concerns, and phone calls to the zoo went unanswered late Monday. But the zoo on social media hinted at the duo's expected Tuesday arrival in announcing that the zoo would be closed that day.
Zoo staff hope to raise $25 million to aid in giant panda conservation efforts, including greater protection of their mountain forest habitats in rural China. The zoo recently issued a fundraising demand on its website, asking for help from visitors, members and donors.
A Boeing 777 cargo jet — nicknamed the “Panda Express” — is slated to arrive via Alaska at Virginia's Dulles International Airport mid-morning on Tuesday, according to flight tracking websites that have identified a FedEx aircraft that departed from Chengdu.
According to the AP, the Chinese conservation association said that zoo officials and veterinary staff will be accompanying the animals. Medicine, water and specially prepared meals of bamboo, Chinese cornbread and carrots are also in tow.
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The three valuable F1 battlegrounds left to play for in 2024
Formula 1 enters its final act of 2024, but there's still plenty to play for - and not just the drivers' championship
Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB20
Photo by: Lionel Ng / Motorsport Images
Six races to go: the calendar's final quarter. The business end of the year. The last push. That bit of the year where all the races turn into an amalgamated blob of half-remembered overtakes at weird times of the day, before finally concluding in an Abu Dhabi encounter that will either be saturated in tedium, or offer a masterclass in how to put on a championship finale. And never the twain shall meet.
Thankfully, unlike 2024, the final run-in of flyaways is not a series of dead-rubber races; millions of pounds are not being expended for little material yield. This time there's a championship battle on the cards, at least only notionally unless the gap between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris comes down to a tangible range in the final couple of races. There's a lot left to play for, which means the usual winding-down period in development to focus on 2025 is a much more precarious situation to manage.
But it's the constructors' championship that pays the big bucks. Aside from who wins the title, there's little more than honour in the other drivers' placings; the difference between 14th and 15th in the standings will be inconsequential.
What price the difference between, say, ninth and 10th in the constructors' title? That's circa an extra $10 million, depending on the size of the prize pot, and can demonstrate the disparity between operating at the cost cap and falling short. Alternatively, perhaps the extra $10m pays for some new infrastructure, covers off a debt, or allows for a little more fidelity with simulations. The possibilities are endless.
That's why the constructors' placings are valuable, but there's also said to be a couple of extra payment columns that also reward recent success in the championship, with extra payments made to those who have finished in the top three in recent years. The flipside to a better championship position is in reduced aerodynamic testing. Would a team rather have extra $10m, or the extra 10% in wind tunnel testing time? If so, that determines whether a team wants to force the issue for a position change in the final few races of the season.
Still, there are plenty of key battles available in the championship, with varying levels of prestige. Here are the three main ones that remain hotly contested.
The battle for first and second
Contenders: McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari
Photo by: Alexander Trienitz
McLaren took the lead in the constructors' championship after Oscar Piastri's win in Azerbaijan, and Lando Norris' win in Singapore opened a 41-point buffer that looks set to extend if Red Bull cannot resume its early-season form. During Red Bull's mid-season regression, it seemed somewhat inevitable that McLaren would overtake it in the teams' standings; given the performance disparity between the two, it will be an arduous task for Red Bull to reclaim it.
The eventuality that looks a smidgen more likely is that it will face a challenge from Ferrari over second, as just 34 points separate the two teams. Both Red Bull and Ferrari appear to have gotten over the respective issues that cost performance in the middle part of the season; the RB20's ever-shifting balance created a disconnect between driver and car, while Ferrari's floor developments instigated bouncing during the high-speed corners.
Red Bull retains a car performance advantage, but relying on Max Verstappen for the bulk of its points effectively means it goes into the race with one hand behind its back. Both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz can be expected to contribute to the Prancing Horse's burgeoning tally, while Red Bull's Sergio Perez seems to be nothing more than a presence in the lower reaches of the points. And, on current form, Red Bull might be spending more time looking in its rear-view mirror...
The battle for sixth
Contenders: RB, Haas
Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
Fourth and fifth are pretty much sewn up: Mercedes is 112 points shy of Ferrari in the constructors' standings, and 243 clear of Aston Martin. Nothing short of capitulation will change the order here.
Despite its regression, Aston Martin's grasp of fifth looks reasonably assured too; there's a 52-point gap between it and the sixth-placed RB. For its part, RB is just three points ahead of Haas - and of the two, the American team outfit has the greater form behind it. Although a smaller team than RB by some magnitude, Haas under Ayao Komatsu's leadership has become a far more diligent operation compared to its years under Gunther Steiner; its focus on getting the most bang for its buck has led to a much more felicitous season compared to 2023.
Nico Hulkenberg has been one of the stars of the midfield; the two sixth-place finishes at Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring helped the team make huge inroads into RB's early advantage in the constructors' title. While Kevin Magnussen has not been as prolific, the Dane has played a valuable support role to Hulkenberg this season and helped the German fortify his position within the top 10 - albeit with a sometimes-controversial modus operandi.
At RB, Yuki Tsunoda has been the main points-getter, but the addition of Liam Lawson for the final six rounds should offer a little more exuberance in the midfield. Flashes of performance from Daniel Ricciardo were just that, and the team needs a driver who is a little less sporadic. Lawson, who comfortably sat on the line between points and the positions just outside during his five-race stint for AlphaTauri last year, should be in the mix more often.
It's going to come down to upgrades here; Haas has a new package that it has earmarked for Austin, while RB should also have a few new parts for the final six races.
The battle for eighth
Contenders: Williams, Alpine, Sauber
Franco Colapinto, Williams FW46, Esteban Ocon, Alpine A524
Photo by: Simon Galloway / Motorsport Images
In truth, Williams could be a contender for sixth in the championship given its progression following the summer break. The upgrades that it introduced in Zandvoort were, despite the physically tiny tolerance issues that resulted in its qualifying results being thrown out, a noticeable boost to the team's fortunes; James Vowles' team was disappointed not to break into the top 10 in Singapore.
Adding Franco Colapinto into the mix has been a masterstroke; the Argentine has immediately got on terms with Alex Albon and scored a healthy four points in only his second race. For his part, Albon has been able to take the revised FW46 into Q3 on three of the four occasions post-summer.
Alpine can still challenge if Williams is beset by profligacy. Under new team principal Oliver Oakes, the team has largely sharpened up its act at the circuits, while technical chief David Sanchez is tasked with directing both the development of its 2024 car and addressing the A524's long list of shortcomings into the next design. But the team appears to have stagnated of late, and its development path has been low-key at best.
The same can be said of Sauber. Still scoreless after 18 races, the Swiss squad looks no closer to breaking into the top 10 and may have to rely on a race with an anarchic streak to even get off the mark. Should Alpine improve, it could enter Williams' orbit - but with Williams largely on the up, the British outfit may contend for an even higher finishing position.
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Artisans and farmers protecting and preserving the heritage of the American West pass on their knowledge and experience through shopping experiences, instructional classes, and weekend festivals hosting thousands to their charming village in Central Texas.
Candlemaking and other craft seminars, agricultural exhibits, and music activities are on display each day at Homestead Craft Village and featured at Homestead Heritage's 37th Annual Homestead Fair, open three weekends from November 29 through Dec. 14.
WACO, Texas, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For Rebekah Owen, an artisan at the Heritage Candle Shop, the warmth and light of her candles is a reflection of the warmth and light she's found in the Homestead Heritage community. Her candles are handcrafted in small batches with all-natural ingredients, casting warm light and filling homes with delightful fragrances.
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Rebekah Owen is a candlemaker who hand-crafts all-natural candles sold at Homestead Craft Village in Waco, Texas. Courtesy of Homestead Heritage 2024
"Candles create an ambiance and contribute to a great first impression. When you walk into a home, to a dinner – the first thing you notice is how it smells," Owen said. "This is due in part to the use of essential oils and fine fragrance oils, and partly from the negative ions created by candles made with all-natural beeswax."
Rebecca grew up in Austin and in her teens, accompanied her mother on visits to Homestead Heritage.
She later fell in love with her future husband, Jed, who introduced her to the craft of candlemaking.
"I've always loved candles, but I never considered making candles myself," Owen says. "I remember walking in that first time into the shop and feeling a little scared, but also really excited to learn a new craft."
Today, she makes candles and teaches the craft to others, putting the warmth of her personality into each candle.
Heritage Candle Shop sources natural ingredients including beeswax from American honeybees and all-natural wooden and cotton wicks to produce high-quality, eco-friendly candles. Shortcuts such as paraffin wax from petroleum, artificial dyes and synthetic fragrances are not used since they produce candles that don't burn as bright or as long as natural waxes, and produce harsh, chemical scents. The old ways the community preserves have proven to be the best.
Homestead Heritage operates on principles of individual ownership coupled with community collaboration, seen daily in the shops and especially evident during large community events such as the yearly Thanksgiving weekend festival. "Everyone contributes, from setting up food stalls to organizing music and building booths," Owen says. "It's a collective effort that makes you feel part of something much larger."
Rebekah and other artisans invite guests to participate in classes available year-round, Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Homestead Craft Village located north of Waco, a few minutes off the interstate or to make plans to visit the 37th Annual Homestead Fair Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14, 2024.
About Homestead Heritage
Homestead Heritage at Brazos de Dios is a Christian church in Central Texas that embraces traditional ways of work and worship. The church community, which hosts more than 200,000 visitors per year, operates a 510-acre farm on the Brazos River and includes the Homestead Craft Village and Café Homestead.
Dozens of artisans, small business owners, and farmers work daily to protect and preserve the heritage of the American West and pass on their knowledge and experience through shopping experiences, instructional classes, and weekend festivals hosting thousands to their charming village in Central Texas.
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Newswise — MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avails Medical, Inc., a pioneer in accelerating antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Mari Hoidal as Vice President of Marketing. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and diagnostics marketing, Mari brings a wealth of expertise in developing and executing global marketing strategies.
Mari Hoidal joins Avails Medical, Inc., as Vice President of Marketing
Prior to joining Avails, Mari served as the Vice President of Global Marketing for BioFire Diagnostics at bioMérieux. During her tenure, she was instrumental in expanding BioFire's market presence globally, driving the commercialization of the company's innovative diagnostic technologies. At bioMérieux, she played a key role in advancing the company's leadership in molecular diagnostic solutions, further solidifying its position in the market. In her new role, Mari will lead Avails Medical's marketing efforts to accelerate growth and broaden the company's impact on the diagnostics landscape.
"I am thrilled to be joining Avails Medical at such a pivotal time for the company and the diagnostics industry," said Mari Hoidal. "Avails Medical's innovative AST solutions are a game-changer in the fight against antibiotic resistance, and I am excited to work with the team to accelerate our mission of improving patient outcomes and advancing precision medicine."
Avails Medical's CEO, Oren Knopfmacher, expressed excitement about the new addition to the leadership team, stating, "Mari's extensive marketing expertise, combined with her dedication to impactful healthcare solutions, makes her the ideal leader to help elevate Avails Medical's brand and extend our reach globally."
Mari holds degrees in Biology, MSG and MHA from Santa Clara University and University of Southern California and is known for her collaborative leadership style and deep understanding of the healthcare landscape.
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Avails Medical, Inc., a privately held company, was founded to help fight one of today's biggest global health threats - antibiotic resistance. The Avails all-electrical technology platform is designed to significantly reduce the amount of time required to obtain reliable antibiotic susceptibility data, which is necessary to enable accurate therapy decisions. Avails' electronic biosensor technology is designed to improve speed and accuracy in pathogen quantification and susceptibility testing directly from human specimens by eliminating crude, time-consuming and manual specimen culturing steps. For more information on Avails Medical visit www.availsmedical.com.
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Wedding guest claims wealthier guests received better alcohol and more food at reception
The wedding guest noted the groom’s mother was crying over how the guests were treated
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A wedding guest has taken to Reddit to share their recent experience at a reception where wealthier attendees allegedly received preferential treatment.
In a recent post shared to the “Wedding Shaming” subreddit, an unnamed person said the groom’s family were extremely wealthy and contributing financially to the “no expenses spared” wedding.
“The ceremony is fine, after there is a cocktail hour in the blazing sun, with one open bar and one bartender for about 150 guests. Not a single hors d’oeuvre is being passed around,” the Reddit post read.
The guests were served dinner in a plastic tent with only one door for ventilation where they were supposed to be eating a seven-course meal.
“It was buffet style at the tables, so when we got the ‘main’ it was steak, it was four slices of steak for eight people. Two wine bottles were left at each table and there was no bar during dinner, which was fine,” the Reddit post detailed.
As the reception proceeded, the guest began to notice what their table looked like compared to some of the others. “The ‘very wealthy’ guests at the wedding had been giving a lot more and high-end wine bottles, scotch, tequila. And a plethora more food,” the guest claimed in their Reddit post.
“At the end of the night, there was no dessert, just a table of Oreo boxes and cut-up apple slices.”
Once the reception was over the guest said he also noticed the groom’s mother crying over how a majority of the guests were treated.
After posting, many people took to the comments section to specifically question the dessert option for the wedding considering the groom’s parents had “spared no expense.”
The guest did confirm in a comment that it was likely the groom’s father who had the wealthier guests receive better treatment.
“The groom’s mother was ashamed of everything,” they wrote in a comment. “I think the groom’s father said ‘my guests get the best’ and that’s probably what the caterers listened to so that’s why the wealthy guests got more food and better alcohol.”
He added: “Mostly everyone there was wealthy, the ones that got special treatment were the VERY wealthy ($10 million+) vs. ‘regular’ ($1-10 million).”
Other people wrote in the comments how upset they were for the guest over their experience at the wedding.
“That’s just embarrassing,” one comment read. “If you go cheap you look bad to your own family and the new in-laws. There are no do-overs. I’m so sorry this happened.”
“I would take some pictures. To show anyone interested when they may bring up anything about their beautiful wedding,” another commenter suggested.
“Better to only have your wedding attended by your family, in a setting comfortable for all there. Put guests in an uncomfortable tent in the heat, separate from the bridal party so they cannot see what’s happening? Nope, going home!”
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On Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene passed through six southeastern states: Georgia, Virginia,
Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina, according to Forbes, North Carolina faced the most damage. The storm touched down in the Big Bend area of the Florida Gulf Coast as a category four hurricane. Hurricane Helene has torn down power lines with gusts of winds and flooding, damaging property from the Gulf Coast to the North Carolina mountains.
The thunderstorms on the east side of Helene created six confirmed tornadoes all on Sept. 27. They began at 6:04 a.m. with the Georgetown Tornado creating winds up to 65 miles per hour (mph) and stretched 2.42 miles in two minutes. Nearly 50 minutes later, at 6:53 am, the Hagley Landing Tornado followed a 5.5 mile path in six minutes with unknown wind speeds. At 7:30 a.m., the Centenary Tornado reached 65 mph winds and went 6.67 miles. The two Garland tornadoes were last with the first one beginning at 11:17 a.m spanning 4.98 miles with wind gusts of 75 mph and the second one at 11:22 a.m. reaching 95 mph winds across 4.86 miles, and ending at 11:30 a.m. All of the tornadoes were labeled moderate or minor, apart from the Hagley Landing Tornado which had an unknown level.
CNN deems Hurricane Helene the second-deadliest hurricane in the U.S. mainland in the past 50 years, surpassing Hurricane Katrina in 2005 which killed 1,833 people. The current death tolls per state is as follows: North Carolina, 117, South Carolina, 48, Georgia, 33, Florida, 20, Tennessee, 12 and Virginia, two. Furthermore, as of Oct. 4, Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller expressed that about 200 residents are either missing or stranded.
Due to the impact of the hurricane, officials are working on a variety of recovery efforts. The Blue Ridge Parkway, a 400-mile-long parkway from North Carolina to Virginia, will be closed for the foreseeable future. Over 1,300 counties have sent emergency responders to assist with damages, the Fire Department of New York being one of them. Additionally, the power outages have impacted more than 460,000 residents in five states more than a week after the storm.
South Carolina has the largest number of residents without electricity at 170,648. North Carolina has 144,711, Georgia has 131,262, Florida has 3,628 and Virginia has 3,594. Due to this quantity of power outages and property damage, the Transportation Department has sent emergency funds of $100 million to North Carolina for the roads and bridges.
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, about two weeks after Helene, Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida as a category three hurricane with 120 mph winds. Milton moved across Florida then out to the Atlantic Ocean through Thursday, Oct. 10. Milton killed 16 people and left over 2 million Florida residents without power on Friday, Oct. 11.
Leading up to his landfall on Tuesday Oct. 8, Milton was seen by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites approaching the Gulf Coast of Florida with sustained winds of 180 mph. At this point, Milton was a category five hurricane.
Rescue teams have conducted over 4,200 rescues and assists. Of the 37 hurricanes to strike Florida since 1950, only Wilma in 2005 gained speed faster than Milton. President Joe Biden plans to visit the impacted areas in Florida in the coming weeks.
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Fans beg for a 'glam' Victoria's Secret Fashion Show with no 'political woke stuff'
- Fashion fans flock to social media to beg VS to return to their glamorous roots
- 'I don’t want to see none of that political woke stuff,' a viral tweet explained
- READ MORE: Wildly popular VS fashion show is BACK after a four-year hiatus
Fashion fans are flocking to social media to beg Victoria's Secret to return to their glamorous roots during tonight's much-anticipated fashion show.
The iconic '90s show announced it was returning in May after a four-year hiatus and its so-called 'woke rebrand'
The fashion show was canceled in 2019 after dealing with bad ratings and a whole slew of wild controversies, and has since made an effort to become more inclusive.
Victoria's Secret announced the major news with an Instagram post, promising the upcoming show would 'reflect who we are today, plus everything you know and love—the glamour, runway, wings, musical entertainment.'
Despite the assurances, one woman started a social media firestorm when she tweeted, 'Victoria’s Secret fashion show is tomorrow and I hope they bring back THIS fashion show with the femininity, glamour, glitter and girl power! I don’t want to see none of that political woke stuff.'
Fashion fans are flocking to social media to beg Victoria's Secret to return to their glamorous roots during tonight's much-anticipated fashion show
Many people agreed with the sentiment that the show should not be woke, and the tweet on X (formerly Twitter ) received more than 4,200 retweets
Many people agreed, and the tweet on X (formerly Twitter) received more than 4,200 retweets.
"And girl power! None of that woke stuff,' someone else wrote.
However, some called her out in the comments, with one writing, 'Y’all just want the skinny back LMAO,' and others saying, 'God I wish I could be this willfully ignorant LIKE.'
Others claimed that VS hasn't been the same since Rihanna started Savage x Fenty lingerie and 'stole the show' with her own A-list approved runway which was much more inclusive.
Another critic tweeted, 'tomorrow is Victoria's Secret Fashion Show! It was canceled in 2019 for woke reasons, now they're back. Always loved to watch it, as it shows what is possible. Nature is healing.'
On Reddit, many fashionistas were more concerned at the idea that famed VS Angels would be replaced by nepo babies and influencers.
'I expect it to be a bunch of nepo babies clunking around in their underpants,' one Reddit user declared.
On the same Reddit thread someone wrote, 'I don’t see the point, tbh; their stuff is a lot lower quality than it used to be. I hope there won’t be any influencers walking.'
'Sponsored by Ozempic,' a commenter snarked, as another person agreed, 'This is what I was thinking. They waited for the plus size models "trend" to end and the show is coming back.'
On Reddit , many fashionistas were more concerned at the idea that famed VS Angels would be replaced by nepo babies and influencers
In 2020, a bombshell report in The New York Times claimed that Victoria's Secret owner Les Wexner, 82, mocked the retail industry's efforts to champion women of different body types
Fans begged for the return of iconic Angels like Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks, pictured above in their robes and angel wings
The popular early aughts mall brand previously returned with a 'reimagined' Victoria's Secret World Tour Prime show in 2023 that was not well received - people called the show boring.
Many former fans watching at home called for the return of former Victoria's Secret Angels like Gisele Bündchen, Heidi Klum, Molly Sims, Tyra Banks, Adriana Lima and more.
That was far from the biggest issue with the brand, as Victoria's Secret has dealt with multiple controversies over the last few years.
In 2020, a bombshell report in The New York Times claimed that Victoria's Secret owner Les Wexner mocked the retail industry's efforts to champion women of different body types.
The Times interviewed more than 30 executives, employees, contractors and models, and looked at court filings to find a toxic culture of sexual harassment.
Employees said Wexner mocked the retail industry's efforts to embrace a variety of body types by allegedly saying, 'Nobody goes to a plastic surgeon and says, 'Make me fat.'
Wexner was said to also berate employees about their weight, including fat shaming an employee for getting seconds at a buffet.
After the backlash, the lingerie company rebranded in an effort to appeal to Gen Z and named new brand ambassadors, including soccer player Megan Rapinoe and transgender model Valentina Sampaio.
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V/H/S is a horror anthology film that featured different found footage that premiered in 2012. It became a hit and spawned many more films. The latest in the franchise is V/H/S/Beyond, which includes 5 shorts with an overall narrative sprinkled throughout. “Stowaway” is one of the segments and is written by Mike Flanagan (Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House) and directed by Kate Siegel (Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House).
The horror short marks the directorial debut for Siegel and stars Alanah Pearce as Halley, someone who is determined to document evidence of extraterrestrial beings in the Mojave desert. Those who follow Pearce know her from IGN and Rooster Teeth, and she is now working as a video game developer at Santa Monica Studios (God of War).
“When [Siegel] was presented with the opportunity to have her directorial debut, making it effectively a short segment on V/H/S/Beyond, she, I think, wanted to work with someone she knew, which is just a reality of a lot of indie filmmaking or filmmaking in general,” Pearce tells Nerd Reactor. “It’s fun to make something with your friends is the truth there, I think. Especially when it’s indie, people aren’t doing it for the money, they’re doing it for a level of passion, and it’s more comfortable working with people you know.”
Pearce got attached to the project since she was a friend of Siegal, had some acting experience, and was non-union.
“The reality is that although I do have some acting experience, I was one of the only non-union actors that Kate knew and it was a non-union project,” Pearce explained. “So it worked out very well. The character that I play, Halley, is acting as a reporter. I used to be a journalist, so it was a natural, pretty easy role to pull into. It’s like the stars aligned.”
“My first time reading the script, I was like, ‘Oh this was creepy,'” she said. “How on Earth are we going to make this? It’s so creative and hopefully it’ll leave people with a sense of dread.”
About V/H/S/Beyond
Stowaway stars Alanah Pearce, Josh Goldbloom, Boomer Feith, Yuritzi Bojorquez, Ketzali Bjorquez, Theodora Flanagan and Joey Wilson.
V/H/S/Beyond is now available to stream on Shudder.
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I didn’t play football growing up for a simple reason. I was a late bloomer. I was too small and weak to compete at the sport until I was about 18 years old. In any case, I excelled at baseball, basketball, soccer and tennis, and that was enough for me. My brother Andrew was 10 years older and also undersized for his age, but he didn’t care. He was crazy for football. When it became clear he wouldn’t play much, he became a kicker and punter just so he could be around the sport and get on the field. After I graduated from college, he convinced me to play flag football with him, and I did that until he retired at forty. So, I spent a good part of my twenties getting up on Saturday mornings and driving to some field or another in New Jersey to bang on other adults with no helmets or pads to absorb the contact. Some of those cats played Division I football, and here I was going at it with them. Sometimes it would be Thursday before the pain went away and I could walk normally, but it was fun as hell. The best part about it beside from the time spent with my brother and the general camaraderie of the teams was the rush of trying to physically dominate other people. I don’t expect everyone to understand the appeal of this, but if you know, you know.
In this sense, American football is one of the ultimate alpha male sports. And if Donald Trump were a true alpha male, his feelings about playing football would be different. He claims that he was once on a team and played tight end. I suppose this should be verified since he lies about everything. But let’s assume for the sake of argument that he’s being truthful here. He says he could catch the football well enough, but he didn’t like playing against people from bad neighborhoods who lifted weights all day and tackled really hard.
This is probably Trumpese for he didn’t like being dominated by black people. Why couldn’t he just leave it at that he didn’t like the physical aspect to the game? Why does he always have to make it about bad people from bad neighborhoods or shithole countries?
There’s really nothing wrong with not wanting to get hit by people bigger and stronger than you. It’s actually totally normal. What’s kind of deranged is what my brother and I did, which is invite this kind of pain, and do it for no money or acclaim. In fact, we paid a small fee for this abuse. But I can tell you that it was a thrill to sack a quarterback who was being protected by an offensive tackle who went to Auburn and outweighed me by a hundred pounds. I even perversely enjoyed it when he crushed me on running plays.
I don’t consider myself an Alpha male, and I don’t act like one. But I know when I see a coward pretending to be brave. That’s describes Trump, and I don’t understand why he fools anyone.
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https://progresspond.com/2024/10/15/trump-quit-football-because-of-stronger-players-from-bad-neighborhoods/
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Tiny Beautiful Things premiers this November
“BRING a box of tissues,” an audience member quipped after watching an excerpt of Tiny Beautiful Things: A Play About Life — In Letters.
Presented by The Sandbox Collective, the straight play is set to make its Philippine premiere this November, starring acclaimed actress Iza Calzado in the lead role. Describing the play as a “roller coaster of emotions,” during its press launch, Ms. Calzado promised that it will make audiences laugh, cry, and feel comforted, as the story explores the common threads of human experience through real letters from real people sent to an advice columnist who she plays.
Tiny Beautiful Things is based on the book — which was turned into a play, then turned into a limited TV series — written by Cheryl Strayed (the New York Times bestselling author of Wild) and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos (of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fame).
Gawad Buhay awardee Jenny Jamora directs Tiny Beautiful Things. She described the play as a “non-prescriptive map for life.” She told BusinessWorld that audiences will find themselves resonating with the letters, which are brought to life by the characters during the show.
“It allows us to come together in one space — the theater. We come from different places, whether from stressful lives or retirement. We are a community in this one space. Hopefully, we can see one of our stories on stage,” Ms. Jamora said during the press conference last Thursday.
Tiny Beautiful Things will run from Nov. 16 to Dec. 8 at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Black Box Theater in Circuit Makati. Performances are scheduled for Fridays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
This production also marks the culmination of The Sandbox Collective’s 10th anniversary season, which included productions of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Little Shop of Horrors.
LETTERS AND ADVICE
Ms. Calzado plays an advice columnist known by the pen name Sugar, who receives letters from various senders seeking advice on their lives.
The letter writers are portrayed by Gabby Padilla, a theater, film, and TV actress last seen in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; Ketchup Eusebio, making a comeback to the stage after appearing in the Ang Tanging Ina films, the Maalaala Mo Kaya anthologies, Heneral Luna (2016), and Un/Happy For You; Brian Sy, known for his role in Mula sa Buwan; and Regina De Vera, who made her theatrical debut in the US with The Underpants.
“I don’t know if my unorthodox approach is right or wrong. Advice columnists are supposed to position themselves as ‘the ones who know,’ but I am not that person; I am the one who is wrong… but this is who I am,” Iza Calzado said in her portrayal of Sugar during the showcase performance.
Eventually, Sugar and the letter writers will converge in a unified metaphorical space. — Edg Adrian Eva
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https://www.bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2024/10/16/627958/tiny-beautiful-things-premiers-this-november/
| 2024-10-15T18:33:59Z
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On Tuesday, October 15, as many as 7 Indian flights were the target of bomb hoaxes, with threats being issued against the flight but so far nothing has been found on any of the flights. However, these hoaxes did inconvenience the passengers on-board these flights.
Two of those flights had to make an emergency landing after the bomb threat.
The seven flights that got the bomb threat were Delhi-Chicago Air India flight, Jaipur-Bengaluru Air India Express flight, Dammam-Lucknow IndiGo flight, Darbhanga-Mumbai SpiceJet flight, Siliguri-Bengaluru Akasa Air flight, an Alliance Air Amritsar-Dehradun-Delhi flight, and an Air India Express flight from Madurai to Singapore.
Security agencies carried out precautionary checks after the bomb threats after isolating the concerned plane. However, so far, nothing has been found on any of the planes.
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https://www.opindia.com/news-updates/7-bomb-hoaxes-in-a-day-on-indian-flights/
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Roadside Assistance Market Set for Explosive Growth : From $28.9 Billion in 2022 to $47.6 Billion by 2032 | CAGR of 5.2%
WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Roadside Assistance Market," The roadside assistance market size was valued at $28.9 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $47.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2032.
The global roadside assistance industry is dominated by Asia-Pacific. Increase in demand for vehicles along with rise in per capita income drive the market growth. In addition, this region is the most attractive automotive market for numerous market players. Penetration of advanced driver assistance and electric vehicles have encountered significant automotive sales in the region and that in turn has increased the road assistance insurance services demand.
𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/5736
Furthermore, the growth of the market can also be attributed to the increasing road accidents and breakdowns, growing vehicle fleets, and rising demand for mobility solutions in Asia-Pacific. In addition, key players in India adopting various key strategies to drive the growth of the roadside assistance market.
Towing is a crucial component of roadside assistance services. It involves the transportation of a disabled vehicle from its location to a designated repair facility or another desired destination. Towing services are typically provided when a vehicle cannot be immediately repaired on-site or is involved in an accident that renders it inoperable. Roadside assistance providers usually have partnerships or contracts with towing companies or have their own fleet of tow trucks.
Tire replacement assistance is another vital service provided in the roadside assistance market. It aims to assist drivers who experience a flat tire while driving, ensuring their safety, and helping them get back on the road quickly. Tire replacement assistance is designed to provide convenience to drivers who encounter tire problems on the road. It saves them from the inconvenience of changing a tire themselves, especially in unfavorable weather conditions or when they lack the necessary tools or experience.
The rise in the number of older vehicles with numerous electrical and mechanical problems is the major factor driving the growth of the roadside assistance market. In addition, the roadside assistance industry is growing since app-based services have sped up roadside help response times. Extreme weather conditions have an influence on many drivers throughout the world, especially in cold weather when battery power drains and battery jump starts are necessary. Further, icy and snowy driving conditions in some areas increase the occurrence of deadly traffic collisions, necessitating roadside vehicle assistance.
Advanced technologies such as telematics, GPS tracking, and vehicle diagnostics offer immense potential for roadside assistance providers. These technologies enable real-time monitoring of vehicles, allowing providers to proactively identify potential issues, track vehicle locations, and offer faster response times. With precise location information, providers may dispatch assistance more efficiently, minimizing wait times and improving overall service quality. Furthermore, connected car technologies allow for remote diagnostics and troubleshooting, enabling technicians to assess vehicle problems remotely and potentially resolve minor issues without physical intervention.
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/roadside-assistance-market/purchase-options
In addition, mobile applications and digital platforms play a crucial role in improving customer experience and convenience. Roadside assistance providers can develop user-friendly mobile apps that allow customers to request assistance, track the arrival of service vehicles, and receive updates in real-time. These digital platforms may also facilitate seamless communication between customers and service providers, enhancing transparency and customer satisfaction. As autonomous and electric vehicles gain traction, it is expected to provide new opportunities for roadside assistance providers to specialize in servicing these specific vehicle types.
𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 :
The outbreak of COVID-19 led to reduced demand for roadside assistance services due to nationwide lockdowns and restrictions on mobility. The reduction in vehicle usage directly affected the demand for assistance services, resulting in decreased revenue for roadside assistance providers. Furthermore, the economic impact of the pandemic led to financial constraints for individuals and businesses. However, post-pandemic, an increase in demand for vehicles, mobility, and road traffic has encouraged market players to deliver enhanced roadside assistance services to cater to the increase in market demand.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 :
By service, the battery assistance segment is anticipated to exhibit significant growth in the future.
By provider, the OEM segment is anticipated to exhibit significant growth in the future.
By vehicle, the commercial vehicle segment is anticipated to exhibit significant growth in the future.
By region, Europe is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/purchase-enquiry/5736
Key players operating in the global roadside assistance market include 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨, 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐳 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲, 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐀, 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐤 𝐀/𝐒, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛, 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐋𝐂, 𝐒𝐎𝐒 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐀𝐒.
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 :
Automotive Seat Climate Systems Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/automotive-seat-climate-systems-market
Truck Suspension System Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/truck-suspension-system-market-A12735
Automotive Carbon Fiber Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/automotive-carbon-fiber-market-A12796
Electric Cargo Bike Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/electric-cargo-bike-market-A08498
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐬 :
Allied Market Research (AMR) is a full-service market research and business-consulting wing of Allied Analytics LLP based in Wilmington, Delaware. Allied Market Research provides global enterprises as well as medium and small businesses with unmatched quality of "Market Research Reports" and "Business Intelligence Solutions." AMR has a targeted view to provide business insights and consulting to assist its clients to make strategic business decisions and achieve sustainable growth in their respective market domain.
We are in professional corporate relations with various companies, and this helps us in digging out market data that helps us generate accurate research data tables and confirms utmost accuracy in our market forecasting. Each and every data presented in the reports published by us is extracted through primary interviews with top officials from leading companies of domain concerned. Our secondary data procurement methodology includes deep online and offline research and discussion with knowledgeable professionals and analysts in the industry.
The global roadside assistance industry is dominated by Asia-Pacific. Increase in demand for vehicles along with rise in per capita income drive the market growth. In addition, this region is the most attractive automotive market for numerous market players. Penetration of advanced driver assistance and electric vehicles have encountered significant automotive sales in the region and that in turn has increased the road assistance insurance services demand.
𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/5736
Furthermore, the growth of the market can also be attributed to the increasing road accidents and breakdowns, growing vehicle fleets, and rising demand for mobility solutions in Asia-Pacific. In addition, key players in India adopting various key strategies to drive the growth of the roadside assistance market.
Towing is a crucial component of roadside assistance services. It involves the transportation of a disabled vehicle from its location to a designated repair facility or another desired destination. Towing services are typically provided when a vehicle cannot be immediately repaired on-site or is involved in an accident that renders it inoperable. Roadside assistance providers usually have partnerships or contracts with towing companies or have their own fleet of tow trucks.
Tire replacement assistance is another vital service provided in the roadside assistance market. It aims to assist drivers who experience a flat tire while driving, ensuring their safety, and helping them get back on the road quickly. Tire replacement assistance is designed to provide convenience to drivers who encounter tire problems on the road. It saves them from the inconvenience of changing a tire themselves, especially in unfavorable weather conditions or when they lack the necessary tools or experience.
The rise in the number of older vehicles with numerous electrical and mechanical problems is the major factor driving the growth of the roadside assistance market. In addition, the roadside assistance industry is growing since app-based services have sped up roadside help response times. Extreme weather conditions have an influence on many drivers throughout the world, especially in cold weather when battery power drains and battery jump starts are necessary. Further, icy and snowy driving conditions in some areas increase the occurrence of deadly traffic collisions, necessitating roadside vehicle assistance.
Advanced technologies such as telematics, GPS tracking, and vehicle diagnostics offer immense potential for roadside assistance providers. These technologies enable real-time monitoring of vehicles, allowing providers to proactively identify potential issues, track vehicle locations, and offer faster response times. With precise location information, providers may dispatch assistance more efficiently, minimizing wait times and improving overall service quality. Furthermore, connected car technologies allow for remote diagnostics and troubleshooting, enabling technicians to assess vehicle problems remotely and potentially resolve minor issues without physical intervention.
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/roadside-assistance-market/purchase-options
In addition, mobile applications and digital platforms play a crucial role in improving customer experience and convenience. Roadside assistance providers can develop user-friendly mobile apps that allow customers to request assistance, track the arrival of service vehicles, and receive updates in real-time. These digital platforms may also facilitate seamless communication between customers and service providers, enhancing transparency and customer satisfaction. As autonomous and electric vehicles gain traction, it is expected to provide new opportunities for roadside assistance providers to specialize in servicing these specific vehicle types.
𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 :
The outbreak of COVID-19 led to reduced demand for roadside assistance services due to nationwide lockdowns and restrictions on mobility. The reduction in vehicle usage directly affected the demand for assistance services, resulting in decreased revenue for roadside assistance providers. Furthermore, the economic impact of the pandemic led to financial constraints for individuals and businesses. However, post-pandemic, an increase in demand for vehicles, mobility, and road traffic has encouraged market players to deliver enhanced roadside assistance services to cater to the increase in market demand.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 :
By service, the battery assistance segment is anticipated to exhibit significant growth in the future.
By provider, the OEM segment is anticipated to exhibit significant growth in the future.
By vehicle, the commercial vehicle segment is anticipated to exhibit significant growth in the future.
By region, Europe is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/purchase-enquiry/5736
Key players operating in the global roadside assistance market include 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨, 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐳 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲, 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐀, 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐤 𝐀/𝐒, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛, 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐋𝐂, 𝐒𝐎𝐒 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐀𝐒.
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 :
Automotive Seat Climate Systems Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/automotive-seat-climate-systems-market
Truck Suspension System Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/truck-suspension-system-market-A12735
Automotive Carbon Fiber Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/automotive-carbon-fiber-market-A12796
Electric Cargo Bike Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/electric-cargo-bike-market-A08498
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐬 :
Allied Market Research (AMR) is a full-service market research and business-consulting wing of Allied Analytics LLP based in Wilmington, Delaware. Allied Market Research provides global enterprises as well as medium and small businesses with unmatched quality of "Market Research Reports" and "Business Intelligence Solutions." AMR has a targeted view to provide business insights and consulting to assist its clients to make strategic business decisions and achieve sustainable growth in their respective market domain.
We are in professional corporate relations with various companies, and this helps us in digging out market data that helps us generate accurate research data tables and confirms utmost accuracy in our market forecasting. Each and every data presented in the reports published by us is extracted through primary interviews with top officials from leading companies of domain concerned. Our secondary data procurement methodology includes deep online and offline research and discussion with knowledgeable professionals and analysts in the industry.
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https://www.einpresswire.com/article/751858496/roadside-assistance-market-set-for-explosive-growth-from-28-9-billion-in-2022-to-47-6-billion-by-2032-cagr-of-5-2
| 2024-10-15T18:34:02Z
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Iowa State, BYU are 6-0 midseason surprises in Big 12; QB Shedeur Sanders the top player in AP vote
AP Sports Writer
The Big 12 hit the halfway point of this season with a pair of 6-0 teams, though neither ninth-ranked Iowa State or No. 13 BYU were considered preseason favorites in the expanded 16-team conference.
Iowa State’s Matt Campbell, in his ninth season, was picked as the Big 12’s top coach for the first half of the season in a vote by 10 Associated Press writers who cover the league released Tuesday. The Cyclones are 6-0 for the first time since 1938, with a defense that allows only 11 points and 285.3 total yards a game.
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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ERIE, Pa. — Vice President Harris brought a little bit of her Republican rival into her own campaign event on Monday in a bid to try to make more people pay attention to some of the most extreme threats he has made on the trail.
Saying “Please roll the clip” and pointing to a large video screen, Harris took the unusual step of showing a packed arena of supporters a highlight reel of former President Donald Trump that she said illustrates that he is “increasingly unstable and unhinged.”
The 30-second montage showed Trump repeatedly complaining about “the enemy from within” suggesting they should be jailed — or dealt with violently. Harris’ use of the clips is a sign she plans to ratchet up warnings about Trump in the homestretch.
“He is out for unchecked power. That's what he's looking for,” Harris said, urging people to vote.
The reel takes a page from Trump’s rally playbook
Similarly, Trump has shown reels of Harris at recent rallies — instances of Harris stumbling in interviews, as well as clips of her talking about policies he and his followers oppose. The videos also often fire up his crowds, drawing choruses of boos.
Trump has long used authoritarian language and praised authoritarians, but lately he has gone a step further, saying that police violence could curb crime, and that he would use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to detain or deport people.
On Fox News on Sunday, Trump was asked whether he thought Election Day would be peaceful. In response, he talked about using the National Guard or the regular military to tamp down issues, specifically issues caused by his ideological opponents.
“I think the bigger problem are the people from within. We have some very bad people. Sick people. Radical left. Lunatics. And it should be very easily handled by — if necessary — National Guard or, if really necessary, by military,” Trump said. Harris used that clip in her montage.
It is unclear what he meant by this, especially since he is not currently president and has no power over the military.
Trump later specifically named Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who is running for the Senate as one of those “enemies from within.” Trump’s campaign has not responded to NPR requests for details on his comments on using the National Guard or military against U.S. citizens.
It’s part of a strategy to appeal to moderate Republicans and independents
Harris has been making a push to appeal to moderate Republicans and independent voters in states like Pennsylvania where polls show the candidates are essentially tied.
She has said she would reach across the aisle if she wins to put a Republican in her cabinet and would name a bipartisan council to advise her. She has campaigned with former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, and other prominent Republicans have endorsed her as well.
Harris also this weekend released a medical report describing her as being in excellent health. She is using it to draw a contrast with Trump, who is almost two decades older than her – and as a way to raise questions about his rambling speeches.
She has said Trump’s decision to skip a second debate and a CBS 60 Minutes interview show his advisers want to hide him from undecided voters. Trump is slated to do two town halls this week — one with Latino voters on Univision, the second on Fox News on Wednesday with an audience of women.
Meanwhile, Harris will do her first-ever interview with Fox News on Wednesday, taking questions from anchor Bret Baier.
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Verstappen more worried about fixing Red Bull than about 2026 options
Verstappen acknowledges he will have options on the 2026 driver market, but says his first priority is helping Red Bull get back on top
Max Verstappen has revealed he is more worried about making sure Red Bull regains its form than thinking about options he might have to change Formula 1 teams in 2026.
With Verstappen understood to have exit clauses in his current Red Bull deal that runs until 2028, the world champion's future at the team has been a constant source of speculation this season in the wake of power struggles behind the scenes, and several key staffers on their way out at the Milton Keynes-based squad.
Verstappen was frequently courted by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, especially once Red Bull started struggling for performance, before Mercedes formally committed to young phenom Andrea Kimi Antonelli last month.
Speaking exclusively to Autosport, Verstappen hinted at renewed possibilities to change teams in 2026 instead but stressed that he's more concerned with turning Red Bull's performances around than anything else.
When asked if he enjoyed the fact that he appears to have options for 2026 and beyond, with several teams keeping their options open, Verstappen replied: "Yes, of course, I know it's possible, but I'm not really thinking about it right now.
"I think at the moment I have enough to worry about with other things we want to do better.
"We will see what happens in the future. At the moment I am not really thinking about it too much, to be honest. But if it doesn't happen, then so be it. It won't change my life."
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
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With Verstappen surely of interest to Aston Martin as well - the team that has recently attracted other key Red Bull including Adrian Newey - Red Bull is aware of what it needs to do to let the Dutchman see out of his current deal: provide him with a competitive car.
"Most big drivers have exit clauses in their contract that are performance related, and so does Max," Helmut Marko told German outlet RTL/ntv. "So if we can't give him a car to fight at the front, then it will definitely be something he will think about."
The biggest variable is 2026's all-new regulations cycle featuring brand-new car designs and heavily revised power units, which will be a huge opportunity to shuffle the competitive pecking order.
Red Bull in particular has plenty of questions to answer over its first-ever power units designed in-house at Red Bull Powertrains, with input from Ford, as Honda departs to become Aston Martin's works partner.
But Verstappen doesn't believe Red Bull's 2026 form is a bigger enigma than that of its rival teams. "Of course, it is [a question mark], but you can say that about everyone," he said. "It's a completely new car and engine.
"It's a question mark for everyone, also for the people who think they are in the best position right now. There's always the question of whether you really did such a great job, and it will stay that way [until the 2026 season starts]."
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Technology-Based Grants of up to $10,000 Each to Be Awarded to Two Nonprofits
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OneCause,
a leading provider of digital fundraising technology, announced the opening of applications for the 2025 OneCause Cares Corporate Grants Program . Entering its fourth year, the program continues to provide nonprofits with technology-based grants that empower them to enhance their missions through innovative fundraising technology.
Two nonprofit organization grantees will receive 24-month subscriptions to the OneCause Fundraising Platform, worth up to $10,000 each. Grantees also gain access to a wealth of resources and the award-winning OneCause support community, including live support, curated on-demand training, and event and campaign consulting, ensuring they can fully maximize the potential of their new fundraising tools.
"The OneCause Fundraising and Text2Give platforms have been a game changer for us," shared Mehwish Abid, Director of Development at Easter Seals of New Jersey. "It helps us send out timely alerts and reminders about our fundraising campaigns and events, making it so much easier to connect with our supporters. This tool has really boosted our communication and helped us rally even more community support for our mission. We're truly thankful for this software and everything it allows us to do for those we serve."
Since the inception of the program, grantee organizations have raised over $1.7 million utilizing the OneCause software. The 2024 grantees, Easter Seals of New Jersey and Crittenton Services, have already raised more than $781,000 combined and continue to use OneCause solutions to expand their reach and deepen supporter engagement.
"At OneCause, we believe all nonprofits should have access to innovative, reliable technology with the ongoing support they need to reach more donors and raise more for their missions," said Steve Johns, CEO of OneCause. "Through our grants program, we're committed to ensuring that more organizations, no matter their size, have access to the best fundraising tools without the worry of unexpected fees or compromises in quality. By empowering nonprofits with innovative, accessible solutions, we help them focus on what matters most – making a greater impact."
In addition to technology grants, recipients receive exclusive access to the annual Raise Conference at a discounted rate, providing opportunities to connect with nonprofit peers, learn best practices, and expand their knowledge on fundraising trends. This comprehensive package builds community among nonprofit professionals, supporting them beyond technology with a shared mission to make a greater impact.
"The OneCause grants program not only equipped us with the technology to execute impactful fundraising campaigns but also provided invaluable insights through their conference," said Chrissy Kincheloe, Director of Philanthropic Partnerships & Public Relations at Crittenton of NC. "We walked away with innovative ideas to boost our efforts, and the confidence to continue the strategies that have proven successful for peer organizations."
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The OneCause Cares Corporate Grants Program is open to registered 501c3 organizations in the United States and Canada. Grantees are selected based on demonstrated need, how technology will advance their mission, and alignment with OneCause's three core focus areas:
Mental Health & Wellness : Nonprofits promoting self-care, wellness, or addressing challenges like hunger, poverty, or social inequities.
Community : Organizations that foster cultural diversity, historical preservation, or local impact.
Sustainability : Groups safeguarding the environment, natural resources, and driving conservation efforts.
Applications for the 2025 grant program will close on December 9, 2024, and recipients will be announced in February 2025.
For more information or to apply, visit the OneCause Cares Corporate Grants webpage .
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Newswise — On September 24th, 2024, Mercy Medical Center held a special blessing, dedication and recommitment ceremony for the hospital’s latest technological advance, the Varian TrueBeam version 3.0 radiotherapy system in the Mercy Department of Radiation Oncology.
“The Varian TrueBeam version 3.0 is bringing to our institution the premier degree of safety, precision and efficiency in the delivery of radiotherapy allowing us to treat various types of cancers in the abdomen, thoracic cavity, head and neck and other sites, keeping our goal of optimizing local control while minimizing toxic effects in surrounding normal tissues,” said Maria C.E. Jacobs, M.D., who leads Radiation Oncology at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland
According to Dr. Jacobs, this new-generation linear accelerator is the latest addition to Mercy’s state-of-the-art radiotherapy treatment center for people with cancer, benign tumors and other abnormalities. (A linear accelerator produce high-energy radiation which is delivered to the patient’s tumor to kill cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.).
“This linear accelerator is equipped with a 6-degree couch or treatment table. Patient immobilization and stabilization on the treatment table are paramount in the process of radiation delivery. Our patients need to feel comfortable in order to partner with our therapists in the process of simulation and treatment. The addition of this 6-degree table with three translational movements will provide precise and reproducible positioning, implementing accuracy in the delivery of radiation thus improving patient comfort, reducing position uncertainties during each fraction all which can decrease the time needed for set up treatment fields, target localization, thus improving the efficiency of our clinic,” Dr. Jacobs explained.
Advantages offered by the new TrueBeam system include:
Precision with pinpoint accuracy of radiation beams
- Faster treatment delivery
- Advanced imaging technology
- High precision in treatment delivery
- Enhanced safety features
- Versatile treatment options
- Increased confidence level in current protocols with new system capabilities
Dr. Jacobs noted that Mercy’s “clinicians, therapists and physics staff can apply all these advantages to create treatment plans according to the most recent guidelines in the delivery of radiotherapy.”
The TrueBeam system provides radiotherapy treatment for cancers such as breast, prostate, head and neck, gastrointestinal, brain, lung and gynecological tumors.
“Treatments can be performed with great ease, speed and precision, with most taking only a few minutes a day. For patients, this means less time spent on the treatment table, and less stress, while reducing patient motion during the treatment,” Dr. Jacobs said.
Founded in 1874 by The Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a university-affiliated Catholic hospital with a national reputation for women's health, orthopedics, digestive health, and more. Mercy is home to the acclaimed Weinberg Center for Women's Health & Medicine, and the $400+ million, 20-story Mary Catherine Bunting Center. For more information about Mercy, visit www.mdmercy.com, MDMercyMedia on Facebook and Twitter(X), www.youtube.com/mmcbaltimore, or call 1-800-M.D.-Mercy.
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Elton John turns the saga of televangelist Tammy Faye into song for Broadway
When Elton John was on tour in America during the 1970s, there was someone on TV who caught his eye
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When Elton John was on tour in America in the 1970s, there was someone on TV who caught his eye. She was an over-the-top, heavy makeup-wearing performer who wore her heart on her sleeve and yet seemed in on the joke — televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. You could say game was recognizing game.
John — who back then toured in bedazzled hats, cartoonish outfits and sported enough sequins to choke an elephant — was drawn to a woman with caked-on makeup, an ability to connect with fans and the skill to return after a gut-punch of betrayal.
“She fascinated the hell out of me,” John tells The Associated Press. “I love people who come back from the dead, more or less. She was completely outlawed and banished, and she fought through that because of her goodness and kindness and her belief and her faith. It’s an amazing story, Shakespearean in a way."
John has put this Shakespearian heroine's story to song with the stage musical “Tammy Faye” and the latest iteration lands on Broadway this month, championing what he calls “a gladiator on her own terms.”
“She comes from absolute nothing — complete poverty — getting all the fame and the wealth and then losing it all in a world of men,” says book writer James Graham. “There is a universality to that story.”
Who was Tammy Faye?
Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker rose to prominence as the husband-and-wife televangelist hosts of TV’s Praise the Lord Club from 1974 through 1987. They preached the prosperity gospel, a belief that God wants his followers to be wealthy and healthy.
The Bakkers were embroiled in a scandal when Jim Bakker was accused of sexual assault and financial fraud involving hush money paid to his alleged victim. After divorcing Bakker in 1992, Tammy Faye would go on to marry Roe Messner, who was himself convicted of bankruptcy fraud in 1996.
The musical has been retooled from a run in London in 2022, with two songs out and two added. The project has the blessing of her second husband, and her son Jay Bakker, has attended rehearsals.
The creative team — John, Graham, director Rupert Goold and lyricist Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters — is largely British, except for Shears, so they say they were careful coming to America telling the story of an American icon.
“Most of the music is joyous because it’s set in the South and it’s gospel-orientated,” says John. “I consider her to be joyous and so it was quite easy to write the joyous songs. I love that kind of music. I’m basically a born-again Southern person. It just appealed to me.”
Audiences will see a woman — two-time Olivier Award-winner Katie Brayben reprises her West End Tammy Faye — surrounded by men, including portrayals of Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Swaggart, Pat Robertson and Marvin Gorman.
“She is the one that no one was really paying attention to. Everyone went, ‘Oh, that silly woman with the hair and the eyes.’ She’s the one who’s lasted and now has a musical on Broadway. And I think that’s great,” says Graham.
Larger issues on show
The musical comes at a time when the culture is reconsidering stories of women lost amid crisis, like Sinéad O’Connor, Janet Jackson and Monica Lewinsky. But the look at Tammy Faye is not entirely sympathetic, pointing out that she turned a blind eye to the vast riches coming into her church.
“We celebrate her values and what she represented and her kookiness and her humor. She got into some stuff as well, though, and we have to hold her accountable for,” says Graham. “We have to test her and push her a bit as well, giving her a prosecution and a defense.”
This is not the first time the story of Tammy Faye Messner, who died of cancer in 2007 at 65, has been explored. RuPaul narrated the documentary “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” which was turned into a Hollywood movie that snagged Jessica Chastain her first Oscar opposite Andrew Garfield.
John has had smashing success on Broadway — like with “The Lion King,” “Aida” and “Billy Elliot: The Musical." He sees a few connections between “Billy Elliot” from 2005 with “Tammy Faye.” Both lampoon conservatives — Margaret Thatcher in “Billy Elliot” and evangelicals in “Tammy Faye” — and both examine traditional gender roles amid culture wars.
Graham hopes a younger audience can connect even without having lived through the time when Messner warbled gospel songs on TV or cried so much her mascara dripped down her cheeks.
“Way before reality television and cancel culture and social media, in a way, she and her family were the very first reality TV family,” he says. “For a younger audience, it's also all about how you celebrate your individual idiosyncrasies and your identity and not apologize for them.”
In the soulful ballad “Empty Hands" that closes Act 1, Brayben as Tammy Faye sings to her husband: “Here I am/Trying to stand/With faithless mercy/Empty hands/I want to forgive you/ But I don't think I can/With faithless mercy and empty hands.”
Messner gained lasting affection for stepping out of the strict evangelical, anti-gay doctrine of the time to show compassion and empathy with Steve Pieters, a gay minister living with HIV and AIDS.
“What she represented even 30 or 40 years ago was a desire to reach across those divides and nothing about her faith contradicted that,” says Graham.
“I think what she represents — that goodness and decency — is something we all, particularly in this election year, need to remind ourselves. We’re not divided by these things. That’s weaponized by people to divide us.”
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Headwater Exploration Inc. (OTCMKTS:CDDRF – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 3,154,200 shares, a drop of 19.5% from the September 15th total of 3,918,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 18,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 173.3 days.
Headwater Exploration Stock Performance
Shares of OTCMKTS CDDRF traded up $0.06 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $5.10. 3,000 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 15,324. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $4.90 and its 200-day moving average price is $5.26. Headwater Exploration has a one year low of $4.30 and a one year high of $6.26.
Headwater Exploration Cuts Dividend
The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 15th. Investors of record on Monday, September 30th will be issued a $0.0724 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 5.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 27th.
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Taylor Swift fans are sharing their shocking theory about the popstar's latest announcement which will see her release her first ever book commemorating the Eras Tour.
The All Too Well hitmaker, 34, revealed that fans could soon find her works at the library as she would be making her way into the publishing industry with the tome that features never-before-seen photos from over 100 shows.
News of the $39.99 book, which is set to hit book shelves on November 29, was shared by the blonde beauty on Instagram.
Following of the singer's message, eagle-eyed fans spotted a jaw-dropping detail of her announcement that left them flocking to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts.
Swifties were quick to jump to the conclusion that Taylor - who is still enjoying a steamy romance with NFL star Travis Kelce - would be adding author to her resume and might soon be releasing even more books after setting up her very own publishing company.
Taylor Swift fans are sharing their shocking theory about the popstar's latest announcement which sees her releasing her first ever book commemorating the Eras Tour
Taylor made the historic announcement via social media earlier today, as she shared: 'We'll be kicking off the final leg of The Eras Tour this week, which is hard to comprehend.
'This tour has been the most wondrous experience and I knew I wanted to commemorate the memories we made together in a special way. Well, two ways actually.
'Excited to announce that The Official Eras Tour Book, filled with my own personal reflections, never-before-seen behind the scenes photos, all the magical memories you guys brought every single night AND… The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology on vinyl and CD will all be available for the first time ever only at Target.'
Fans immediately flooded social media to share their joyful reactions with some spotting that the book would be published by 'Taylor Swift Publications' - meaning the star created a company specifically for venturing into the industry.
The shocking detail prompted Swifties to believe she would be releasing more books in the future.
One person said: 'Is no one going to talk about how the publisher is Taylor Swift Publications!? There's no way she created a publishing company JUST for one book right!?!? There's got to be more coming!? Right!?'
Another user added: 'She's now in the book industry too.'
'She will be conquering the book industry next,' commented someone else.
The keepsake book will be 256 pages and will also include memories from Taylor herself about life on the road
The shocking detail prompted Swifties to reveal that they believed she would be releasing more books in the future
Other fans expressed their happiness at being able to find the star's name on a book shelf.
'This will be a hit!' a second fan wrote, while a third posted: 'Can't wait to read all the pages,' and a fourth added: 'No way, can't wait to read all the tea!'
Someone else posted: 'Everything is about to go DOWNNNNN for a book. I genuinely love the chaos Taylor Swift causes.'
One user said: 'This is so funny because a tour book and a vinyl release is a classic Taylor swift move. Like it was actually the most expected announcement.'
According to GMA, the Shake It Off singer described the upcoming book as the 'official retrospective of the most wonderful tour of her life.'
The outlet confirmed that it would feature over 500 images, including performance photos from every era as well as exclusive rehearsal photos and behind-the-scenes images of instruments, costumes, set pieces and designer sketches used throughout the tour.
The songstress revealed that fans will also get the chance to own the The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology on vinyl and CD.
Taylor's announcement came just days before she is set to continue her sparkling tour on October 18 with three shows at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, before making her way to Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and then Indianapolis.
The songstress revealed that fans will also get the chance to own the The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology on vinyl and CD
When she isn't singing her heart out and working on surprise projects, the star is cozying up to her boyfriend Travis (seen on stage with Taylor in June 2024)
The Eras Tour commenced on March 17 last year in Glendale, Arizona, and will conclude on December 8 in Vancouver.
The epic tour consists of 149 shows that span over five continents. The Eras Tour is the highest-grossing tour of all time and even became the first tour in history to surpass $1 billion in revenue.
When she isn't singing her heart out and working on surprise projects, the star is cozying up to her boyfriend Travis as the pair have been going strong since beginning their romance in September 2023.
The lovebirds recently made headlines when they enjoyed a romantic night filled with sports at Yankee Stadium as they watched New York beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in the MLB playoffs.
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of 24.91 percent shareholding in Future Generali India Insurance Company Ltd (FGIICL) and 25.18 percent shareholding in Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Ltd (FGILICL) by Central Bank of India, a public sector bank.
“CCI approves the acquisition of 24.91% shareholding in Future Generali India Insurance and 25.18% shareholding in Future Generali India Life Insurance by Central Bank of India”, said a social media post by CCI in platform “X”, formerly Twitter.
The proposed combination envisages acquisition by Central Bank of India of 24.91 percent equity stake in FGIICL and 25.18 percent equity stake in FGILICL through bid/resolution plan submitted by Central bank of India under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
Central Bank of India is a scheduled commercial bank.
FGIICL is a general insurance company. It provides personal insurance, commercial insurance, social & rural insurance etc.
FGILICL is a life insurance company. It provides savings insurance, investment plans (ULIP), term insurance plans, health insurance plans, child plans, retirement plans, rural insurance plans and group insurance plans.
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Veekee James, Prudent Gabriel Kiss Their Husbands At Glamorous Wedding: "Oversabi Can Worry Her"
- Fashion designer Prudent Gabriels wedding took a new twist with the attendance of her colleague Veekee James and her husband
- Aside from the display of creative outfits, both couples decided to display affection publicly and were recorded in a video
- Prudent and her husband slayed in a glamorous outfit while Veekee James and her husband turned heads in their traditional blue attires
The wedding of fashion designer, Prudent Gabriel, and gospel singer, Peterson Okopi, had their friends Veekee James, and her husband Femi Atere, in attendance.
Both couples used the opportunity to display affection publicly as they kissed each other. In the video, Veekee and Prudent stood on one side while the men stood on the other end.
They blew kisses at each other before they switched positions. At this point, Veekee and Femi stood together, while Prudent and Peterson stood closer to each other. They shared kisses as they smiled in the video.
Alexx Ekubo enchanted as he passionately hugs May Edochie multiple times at event: "Yul is dressing"
Aside from the lovey-dovey action of both couples, they rocked magnificent outfits that made them stand out at the lavish wedding.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Prudent, Veekee, their husbands' kiss
Check out some of the reactions to Prudent Gabriel's wedding video with her friends below:
@mabel_mawusi:
"So Vicky can't allow the couple to take their shine just for today? Boi."
@queen_esther006:
"For inside my own wedding, nobody should outshine me please."
@houseofkermu__:
"Veekee always outshines."
@universalsoundacademy:
"Oversabi can worry Veekee- no one outshine her during her time o. Mehn she needs to learn how to behave. So uncouth."
@buzzy419
"At first I confuse oo..I think say them switch partners."
@adaogidi_:
"I’m very sure it’s Veekee that brought up this content idea."
@unusualbella:
Prudent Gabriel's wedding hosts over 200 asoebi ladies, their gorgeous outfits trend: "They all ate"
"No be small thing we single dae pass through these days oo. Oghene biko."
Prudent Gabriel hosts over 200 asoebi ladies
Legit.ng earlier reported that enough has not been heard about the wedding of Prudent and Peterson Okopi.
The bride did not come to play as her asoebi ladies were over 200 and they turned up in scintillating outfits
Their formations and matching attires at the lavish wedding had fans of the couple wowed as they shared their take on the video.
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TELEVISION
Taapsee Pannu commented on the rise of spy-thrillers, which seemingly looked like an indirect dig at Alia Bhatt and her film Alpha.
Alia Bhatt is currently facing flack from her colleagues. After Kangana Ranaut, Divya Khossla Kumar, now Taapsee Pannu has commented on the rise of spy thrillers, which looked like an indirect dig at Alia and her forthcoming movie, spy thriller Alpha.
Alia's recent action-thriller Jigra failed to live up to the high expectations. A day after Jigra's release, Kangana Ranaut indirectly mocked the actress for 'sabotaging' female-centric films. Then Divya Khossla Kumar directly attacked Alia and her film, claiming the box office collection projected by the makers is 'fake'.
In a recent interview with NewsX, Taapsee shared her views on the growth of spy thrillers. The Pink actress said that she was among the first actresses in Bollywood who popularised the genre. For the unversed, Taapsee led Naam Shabana (2017), a spy thriller, which is the prequel to Baby (2015).
Taapsee said, "Now, everybody wants to do a spy thriller. I did it so many years ago that now if I do it again it’s very weird; why are you repeating yourself? I’ve done something which was so remarkable back then, I don’t want to touch it and spoil it again. If I have to really do action thriller, I was very clear I will go in some other world."
From the last decade, Bollywood has churned several spy films in the pipeline, including the YRF Spy Universe and the woman-led Alpha which will star Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles.
Vasan Bala-directed Jigra was released in the cinemas on October 11. In the first five days, the film grossed only Rs 19.85 crores. Jigra was released with Rajkummar Rao, Triptii Dimri's Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. Rajkummar, Triptii's film gave tough competition to Jigra, and raced ahead of her film. Till now, Vicky Vidya... has collected Rs 23.35 crores.
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Off-duty Detroit officer fatally shot after wounding 2 fellow officers, chief says
DETROIT (AP) — Two Detroit police officers have been wounded after coming under gunfire by an off-duty officer who threatened suicide and later was fatally shot. Police Chief James White told reporters that the off-duty officer had been struggling with a mental health crisis and that the officers who were wounded had arrived in response to a 911 call Monday afternoon. White said the 13-year veteran of the department recently had returned to full duty and had been working through a degenerative condition. He was wearing his uniform at the time of the shooing. White said one of the wounded officers returned fire, striking the off-duty officer.
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Happy shouts and laughter fill the cafeteria at Locust Grove Baptist Church in New Market, Alabama — a small town just outside of Huntsville, in the northern part of the state.
While the grandparents eat dinner, their grandchildren chase each other around the tables.
They call themselves “grandfamilies.” Everyone here knows each other.
It’s the quarterly meeting of a group called Grandparents as Parents, a time when they can get the kids together and catch up over spaghetti, Caesar salad, and homemade chocolate mud pie.
But beneath all the joyful camaraderie lie tough stories. These personal histories and traumas bubble up casually, as they can in conversations between people with shared experiences.
“My daughter is addicted to drugs,” explains Donna Standridge.
She’s seated at a table with her husband, Jeff. Between bites, she’s keeping an eye on one of her grandsons. He’s desperate for her attention, hanging onto her arm, crying “Mawmaw! Mawmaw! Mawmaw!” as she tries to eat and talk.
Standridge is 55, Jeff is 66. Instead of retiring or traveling, they’re raising four grandsons — ages 11, 7, 5 and 3 — in nearby Jefferson County.
“Opioids is where it all began,” Standridge says of her daughter’s struggles. In a story that echoes so many others, Standridge says her daughter’s opioid use disorder started with prescription painkillers, before eventually moving to heroin and finally, fentanyl.
Standridge says her daughter loves her sons and has had periods of sobriety. At times, she’s been in treatment and made progress. Other times, she’s gone back to using. The back and forth, Standridge says, is hard on the kids. That’s why she and her husband stepped in to care for them.
“Because of the addiction and being in active addiction, relapsing and stuff when she was clean, it wasn't a healthy environment for them.”
Parental addiction is driving formation of new ‘grandfamilies’
There was another reason these grandfamilies had gathered at the church on Aug. 22 — besides support and community. The Standridges and about 15 other families were here to learn about a new pilot program just approved by the state legislature.
Alabama has received almost $100 million dollars from legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors like Cardinal Health and McKesson and pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens.
In January, the Alabama Department of Mental Health appropriated $280,000 for grandparents like these, thrust into a new phase of parenting because of their children’s struggles with opioid use disorder.
The new pilot will be managed jointly by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS).
More than 2.5 million children in the U.S. are raised by grandfamilies — grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other extended family members — when their parents are unable to care for them, according to the 2022 "State of Grandfamilies" report from Generations United, a national advocacy group.
Parental substance use, especially the rise of opioids, is a key driver behind this trend, with other family members stepping in to prevent children from entering foster care.
In Alabama, 48% of foster care entries list parental substance use as the reason for children entering the system.
Yet, the grandfamilies at this church often struggle without the formal support systems available to foster families
The funds from the new pilot program come from the opioid settlement funds the state has received thus far. Advocates say the estimated $1,000-$2,000 per family is not enough to cover the expenses that come with raising a child — much less multiple children — but it’s a good first step.
Other states may follow Alabama’s experiment
The payments are expected this fall, for grandfamilies in three counties: Madison, Coffee, and Escambia, in the northern, middle, and southern part of the state, respectively.
For the grandparents at the church, any support would be helpful. Standridge reflects that people often focus on drug users when thinking about the opioid epidemic. But it’s their families — especially the children — who must live with the impacts — and who need support as well.
“We're the silent victims, if you will,” she says.
In Alabama, grandfamilies in Alabama don’t have access to certain welfare programs, like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). This new program is supposed to help alleviate that.
Unfortunately, Standridge learned later that evening, during the presentation, that her family wouldn’t qualify for the pilot payments this year, because they don’t live in one of the three counties in the pilot.
Still, Keith Lowhorne, the founder of Grandparents as Parents, is excited for the families that will be helped.
“This is like a dream come true. You’ve got grandparents that are suffering,” Lowhorne says.
As far as he knows, this is the first time that opioid settlement funds will be directed towards grandparents or relative caregivers over age 55 raising their grandchildren because of opioids.
“Alabama is not known for being first about anything,” Lowhorne says. “As far as we know, and as far as everyone has told us, this is the first for the country. We are extremely proud of that.”
Other states, such as Nevada, will soon be following suit in using settlement money to help grandfamilies, according to Lowhorne. He’s been contacted by organizations like Foster Kinship, a statewide support program in Nevada.
Using opioid settlement funds in this way is essential for placing kids with family members, instead of entering the foster care system, according to Ali Caliendo, founder and director of Nevada’s Foster Kinship.
“Every state should be allocating a portion of their settlement dollars to families raising children who are victims,” Caliendo says.
Raising grandkids later in life, on limited incomes
These grandparents have stepped up, doing the work of raising children, despite their limited resources, Caliendo says. It’s true that they are motivated by love — but love isn’t always enough to support young children.
“Love doesn't buy groceries. Love doesn't get beds. Love doesn't solve medical issues,” Caliendo says. “So grandparents really do need extra financial support to make sure that those children can thrive.”
Lowhorne agrees that grandfamilies can face difficult and unique challenges. Many of them live below the poverty line and survive on fixed incomes from pensions, Social Security, or disability payments. And because grandparents are older, getting a job can be difficult — or just not an option for many.
“Some of them are living on $1,500 a month,” Lowhorne says. “And that's not very much money these days when you're trying to take care of a kid, possibly a baby.
In addition, Lowhorne knows grandparents who are caring for premature babies with medical issues, or infants born dependent on opioids because of the mother’s substance use.
Older children have challenges as well, Lowhorne adds, including histories of trauma, abuse or neglect.
Three counties across Alabama will receive funds
Under the pilot, Madison County, where New Market is located, will receive just over $90,000 for the year.
Families will apply for the money and could get a one-time payment between $1,000-$2,000.
Lowhorne concedes that the payment doesn’t come close to helping with all the needs, but it still “makes a world of a difference” to these grandfamilies.
Grandparents will be able to use the money to buy groceries, pay bills, obtain dental care or to enroll the kids in sports programs to keep them active. Funds can also be used for school supplies or uniforms.
Lowhorne and his wife are raising a granddaughter, and he had just taken her shopping earlier that day for a school uniform.
“Let me tell you, I learned some things on how to shop with a young, seven-year-old girl,” he says, laughing. “But it was fun. We had a good time. She said it was a daughter-daddy day.”
While the state’s first round of settlement funds is now being distributed, Alabama expects hundreds of millions more in the coming decade. Lowhorne hopes that Alabama officials will continue to distribute that money to grandfamilies, and become a model for other states as well.
“We want other states to follow because other states are just like Alabama,” Lowhorne says. “You’ve got tens of thousands of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren with hardly any help, if any help at all. Like in Alabama, they get nothing.”
This story comes from NPR’s health reporting partnership with the Gulf States Newsroom and KFF Health News.
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Wolff: Hamilton will not face any trouble adapting to life at Ferrari
Mercedes boss does not agree with those who are sceptical of Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team, in the garage with Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team and Peter Bonnington, Senior Race Engineer, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says people are wrong to think Lewis Hamilton could face some struggles adapting to his new life at Ferrari.
Hamilton is leaving Mercedes at the end of this season after a 12-year spell to join Ferrari as team-mate to Charles Leclerc.
It will be the first time that he has raced for a non-British-based team in F1, having originally started his career with McLaren in 2007.
Some have suggested that Hamilton could face challenges in adapting to a completely different culture at Maranello.
But the seven-time world champion’s current team boss Wolff is convinced that Hamilton will quickly get to grips with things.
“I think many people say that it's going to be really difficult,” explained Wolff.
“But I think if you say it's going to be really difficult, then often it's the opposite.
Frederic Vasseur, Team Principal and General Manager, Scuderia Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG
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“Ferrari is a great team, great people, lots of emotion and passion and therefore it's pressure. But I believe they are going to find a way of working with each other.”
Hamilton said earlier this year that he was ignoring the sceptics over a choice he is convinced is correct for him.
"There's not been a moment where I've questioned it, and I'm not swayed by other people's comments,” he said.
“Even today, there's people continuing to talk shit, and it will continue on for the rest of the year.
"And I'll have to just do what I did in the previous time. Only you can know what was right for you. And it will be an exciting time for me."
The freshness of Antonelli
Wolff added that the emotional ties to Hamilton will likely last forever, but he is also excited at the prospect of a driver shake-up within Mercedes, with young Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli being chosen as the British driver's successor.
“I think we had such a great run with Lewis over the last 12 years,” continued Wolff. “He's always going to be part of the family.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team
Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
“But obviously, as a competitor, when we try to beat him next year, Kimi joining George clearly brings momentum with it, plus youth and freshness.
“You can feel the kind of smile that is in your organisation with having an 18-year-old in a car.
“But having said that, obviously, there will be moments where Lewis's experience would have benefited the team.
“Kimi is going to be on a steep learning curve, but it's absolutely the right thing for the team to do and there's not one person that would have done it differently.”
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The district version of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, launched for 27 aspirational districts in the country on Tuesday, will cover more than 750 districts in the next 18 months, Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said.
“The National Master Plan is a faster, better, efficient, more cost-effective and high quality tool for India to foray into world-class infrastructure,” Goyal said at the launch of the District Master Plan on Tuesday, on the occasion of three years of PM Gati Shakti.
The Minister also launched guidelines for preparing city logistics plans to help cities tailor their logistics planning to meet its unique vision, objectives, and local characteristics, according to a statement.
The adoption of geospatial and other cutting-edge technologies in the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan marks a significant stride in revolutionising connectivity landscape, Goyal said. “Every data in PM Gati Shakti is validated, double-checked and a mechanism has been introduced for periodic updation of the data,” he added.
The Minister pointed out that the ambit of PM Gati Shakti had been expanded to social infrastructure to map power distribution lines, schools, hospitals and others using the ‘Area Development Approach’ initiative. “While we are planning for outcomes for physical infrastructure, can we also plan for social infrastructure, for ease of living. PM Gati Shakti is progressing now to merge ease of doing business and ease of living because they are synonymous to each other,” Goyal said.
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Regina Askia Reacts as Court Orders VDM to Take Down Defamatory Posts Against Femi Falana
- Nigerian actress Regina Askia has weighed in on the recent development concerning VDM's court case with human rights lawyer, Femi Falana
- Recall that the court ordered VDM to bring down the videos he made about Femi Falana and abstain from posting about the lawyer
- The issue has, however, caught the attention of the Nigerian actress-turned-medical practitioner, who shared her hot takes on it
Embattled social media activist VeryDarkMan remains on the trends table after the court ordered him to remove defamatory posts about Femi Falana (SAN), a Nigerian human rights lawyer.
It will be recalled that Martins Otse Vincent reeled Femi Falana and his son, Falz, into a situation involving the EFCC and crossdresser Idris 'Bobrisky' Okuneye, alleging that a N10 million bribe was paid to clear the socialite's name.
This new development trended on social media, attracting the attention of netizens, including Nigerian actress Regina Askia. She posed several questions at the court's judgement, which allegedly ordered VDM to pay a huge amount to the Falanas.
She shared on Instagram:
"VDM to pay= N=500 000 000. What happens to the person who collected 15 million? What about the one who recorded the video? What about the one who told the story and the biggest one of all who is the purported God father?"
See her post below:
Fan react to Regina Askia's take
Read some comments below:
@dramatic_kingsley:
"He was simply asked to apologize but he stubbornly refused."
@uncleval29:
"I'm concerned about Femi Falana's recent actions. It seems he's focusing on pursuing Verydarkman."
@teatylahde"
"He low-key witchhunting people as well."
X User blasts Jarvis for reducing self to 'Iyawo Peller', dumping her AI niche: "Doesn't make sense"
@queenmnena:
"No more emotions .... This punishment fit his crime as much."
@therealdrsyl:
"It's just to teach him a lesson . He talks anyhow."
@kinglegend_101:
"To find a guy like VDM is too rare."
@oga_boss_global:
"You cannot be going around tarnishing other people’s already built reputations, just because you want to build your own image."
@eveiyke:
"Pride comes before a fall. Simple sorry would have stopped all this case."
VDM gives details about call recording
Meanwhile, Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, appeared before lawmakers over bribery allegations against EFCC.
Legit.ng recalls reporting that the popular social media personality leaked an audio recording of crossdresser Bobrisky levying grave allegations against EFCC and others.
An online clip that made the rounds showed VDM speaking before the House of Reps panel, leading to major reactions online.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) The workers of Samsung India, who have been agitating against the management at the Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday called off the 37-day strike that commenced on September 9, the state Labour Department announced.
The Labour Department, in a statement, said: "Both parties have accepted this advice. The workers have informed that they will call off the strike immediately and return to work. Thus, the strike at the Samsung factory has come to an end, and all the workers are resuming work."
The strike was called off on Tuesday after multiple rounds of talks at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat, involving the state government, CITU leaders, and Samsung India management.
Sources said that the breakthrough came after senior DMK leader and state minister, E.V. Velu, took the initiative and joined the negotiations.
According to company sources, the agreement includes a hike in wages (which had already been agreed upon earlier) and no disciplinary action against the agitating employees.
However, the main issue raised by the CPI-M-backed Central Trade Union Centre (CITU) regarding the registration of its union is not part of the agreement.
The management stated in discussions with Tamil Nadu ministers that the matter is already before the Madras High Court, and a decision will be taken after the court's verdict.
A consensus was reached between the workers and management that the registration of the union could be pursued based on the legal outcome.
The CITU, however, agreed to call off the strike after the Tamil Nadu government expressed its support for registering the union within the company. Representatives from both the management and the striking workers agreed that all workers would immediately call off the strike and return to work. According to sources within CITU, Samsung India management confirmed that upon returning, workers involved in the strike would not face any victimisation. The workers also agreed to fully cooperate with the management and refrain from any actions prejudicial to the management's interests upon their return to work.
The management, according to CITU, will also issue a written response to the charter of demands submitted by the workers to the conciliation officer.
The trade union body, however, stated that the strike would be officially called off on Wednesday after a general body meeting of the Samsung India Workers' Union. CITU leaders confirmed to media persons that all their demands had been accepted by both the government and the company, and hence the strike was being called off.
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Canada, or more particularly their current PM Justin Trudeau, has decided to destroy all Canada-India relationships over the death of a Khalistani terrorist named Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
It has been an year since Justin Trudeau accused India of murdering Khalistani terrorists on Canadian soil. Thus far, he has failed to provide any evidence to support his claim.
We all know that Canada goes to polls next year and an under-fire Justin Trudeau needs Khalistani votes desperately, and to get them, he has broken relationships with a very friendly nation in India.
Khalistani votes are very important in Canada, well, not really, you can win without them, but since Justin Trudeau is so unpopular among Canadians, he is willing to throw India-Canada relationship in the gutter to get those Khalistani votes.
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The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has issued a notice inviting applications from prospective bidders for e-auction of 730 private FM Radio channels in 234 uncovered cities. The last date for submission of applications is November 18. “Annual License Fee of FM channels in these cities shall be charged as 4 per cent of Gross Revenue excluding GST. The reserve price for auction of channels in these cities is as per the TRAI recommended prices of 2022,” the Ministry said.
On August 24, the Union Cabinet had approved the proposal to conduct an “ascending e-auction for 730 channels in 234 new cities with an estimated reserve price of ₹784.87 crore under Private FM Radio Phase-Ill Policy.” The government said this will fulfil unmet demand for FM radio in cities and towns that are not currently covered by private FM radio broadcasting and promote local content.
The Ministry has now invited applications for the same from eligible bidders. The auction will be held 4-5 days after the mock auction and the successful bidders will need to pay 25 per cent of the amount within five calendar days, it added.
Mock auctions will be conducted about 4-5 days after pre-qualification of bidders, which is slated for December 20.
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Newswise — Over nine million pounds of ready-to-eat meat by BrucePac has been recalled due to possible listeria contamination.
According to the USDA, BrucePac’s ready-to-eat chicken was identified as the source of listeria during a routine product testing which could’ve affected other meat and poultry items. There have been no confirmed reports of people getting sick, according to the USDA.
The George Washington University has experts available who can offer insight and analysis. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected].
Barbara Kowalcyk is the associate professor and director of the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security within the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. For 20 years she has been a nationally recognized expert in food safety with training in epidemiology, public health informatics, risk science, regulatory decision-making, and public policy.
Janet Buffer, is the senior institute manager for the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security within the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health.
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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
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Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives.
“You’re just traumatized when you have these losses. At some point, you’re just glad you’re alive,” said Don Hornstein, an insurance law expert at the University of North Carolina. “And then you have to turn to the business side of this. It’s tough.”
Helene was a Category 4 storm that first struck Florida’s Gulf Coast on September 26, dumped trillions of gallons of rain and left a trail of destruction for hundreds of miles across several states. At least 246 people have died in what is now the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina, according to statistics from the National Hurricane Center.
Two weeks later, Hurricane Milton swept across Florida, killing at least 11 people. The Category 3 storm destroyed coastal communities, tore apart homes, filled streets with mud and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.
The combined private insured losses from the two hurricanes could reach $55 billion, according to risk management firm Moody’s RMS.
Immediately after disasters like these, property insurance is likely not top of mind as people secure their safety and basic needs, but insurance claims are part of the process of resetting. Many buy the policies in hope they can help protect them when disaster strikes. But oftentimes insurance doesn’t cover what the policy holder thinks it does — or thinks it should.
Rhoda Moehring, who turns 86 this month, says she doesn’t have a lot of faith that insurance companies will help her salvage the flooded rental homes she owns in the river town of Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend.
“I usually get zip with these things,” Moehring said. ”‘Was I insured for that?’ ‘No, sorry, you weren’t.’ And it goes on and on. So I don’t put a whole lot of confidence in it.”
Moehring said she wasn’t sure about the details of her insurance policies and she’ll be relying on her son to help her navigate the claims process.
Here are some steps home and business owners should keep in mind when filing an insurance claim after a natural disaster.
ACT FAST, DO THE MATH
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.
ALL IN THE DOCUMENTS
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.
REPAIR OR LAWYER UP
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.
OTHER AID SOURCES
For those with little or no insurance, there are government programs that can assist. The application process is similar to insurance claims: Contact the agency, determine eligibility and file an application.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers grants for home repair or replacement for applicants who meet certain conditions. The Department of Housing and Urban Development also offers certain grants that are available for hurricane survivors. And the Small Business Administration offers low-interest loans to renters, homeowners, business owners, and non-profits that suffered losses due to disasters. However, the government has warned that the SBA is running out of money to fund these loans unless its coffers are replenished by Congress.
For more details about these programs visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov.
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Associated Press reporter Kate Payne contributed from Tallahassee, Fla.
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Bobrisky: Plot Thickens as Court Fines VDM N500M for Defaming Rapper Falz & His Father, Femi Falana
- The Lagos State High Court has ordered VDM to pay N500 million in damages to human rights advocate Femi Falana and his son, Falz
- Recall that the controversial activist initially alleged that Bobrisky paid N15 million to EFCC to strike out his money laundering case
- After he alleged that Falz and his father also received north of N3 million to clear Bobriksy's name, the court has now asked him to pay a whopping sum of money
Martin Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, has been ordered by the Lagos State High Court has ordered VDM to pay N500 million in damages to human rights advocate Femi Falana and his son, Falz.
Recall that Legit.ng reported previously that Bobrisky's voice could be heard explaining how he paid the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the sum of N15 million to clear his name money laundering case, which was levied against him, amongst others.
Also, recall that the court had earlier asked the activist to take down all defamatory posts about the human rights activist and his son, Falz.
However, in a recent development, he has been fined N500 million for damaging the reputations of the music artists and his father.
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Falz’s sister to drag VDM to court
According to a previous report by Legit.ng, Folakemi Falana, singer Falz's sister, stated that VDM would meet her family in court over the bribery allegation against her father.
She added that the activist dared to accuse her brother of having an affair with Bobrisky. Folakemi also stated the part that her father and Falz played in the controversial case Bobrisky has been battling with.
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Kate's touching message for bereaved parents: Princess of Wales sends 'love, strength, and hope' in sweet personalised message
- The Princess of Wales, 42, took to social media on Tuesday to mark the week
- READ MORE: How Kate Middleton's sweet gesture to family plagued by tragedy led to a £15,000 boost to charity
The Princess of Wales has shared a touching message on social media in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week.
Catherine, 42, shared a photograph of a candle to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week's 'Wave of Light', where people around the world light a candle to raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.
The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of pregnancy and baby loss as a message of support for the families affected by the tragedy of losing a baby.
The royal posted a photograph of a £32 candle from Plum & Ashby, created in collaboration with Tommy's ambassador, Elle Wright. All the profits from the candle sales go to Tommy's charity, which researches miscarriages, premature birth and stillbirth.
Writing on her social channels, Kate said: 'Baby Loss Awareness Week is such an important moment to support those who have experienced the devastation of baby loss. Sending love, strength and hope to anyone affected. #WaveofLight C'.
The Princess of Wales (pictured in Southport last week) posted on her social media channels to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week
It's not the first time that Kate has posted in support of the cause, and she has previously pointed followers in the direction of charities, including Tommy's, which cares for premature babies.
Writing on their Instagram stories against a pink background, in 2022 the Prince and Princess of Wales said: 'Taking a moment this Baby Loss Awareness Week to think about all those who've been affected by pregnancy and baby loss.
'In this story there are organisations and resources that are providing support and advice to families and loved ones who need it most.'
In the next slide, they signalled people to Child Bereavement UK, a charity which 'offers a support helpline if you've been affected by bereavement at any time'.
The couple wrote: 'Please do reach out if you feel it could help you or someone you know.'
They then signposted people to the MMH Alliance, which is a collection of 120 organisations which raises awareness of mental health 'before, during and after pregnancy, whatever the outcome'.
One of the charities involved in the alliance is Sands Charity, which supports 'anyone affected by the death of a baby'.
It also aims to improve care for bereaved parents and improve pregnancy and post-natal care so fewer babies die.
The Princess of Wales shared an image of a candle and sent 'love, strength and hope' to bereaved parents
In 2022, Her Royal Highness chatted to Sylvia Novak, who had recently given birth to her baby daughter at the Royal Surrey County Hospital's maternity unit in Guildford, where Kate heard about the holistic support the unit provides to pregnant women and new mothers
The Princess of Wales looked lovingly at a newborn baby girl, Bianca, at the Royal Surrey County Hospital's maternity unit in Guildford in 2022
Finally, their Royal Highnesses pointed people to Tommy's, which supports parents-to-be and carries out research into miscarriages, premature birth and stillbirth.
They wrote: 'They have free resources available and, if you're struggling, advise you to be kind to yourself and know support is available.'
The Prince and Princess of Wales also posted the support guide in the same week they hosted a BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat special where they encouraged people to get help if they are struggling with their mental health.
During the 2022 broadcast, Kate said: 'Everyone has mental health, and in the same way as their physical health we have to look after, in the same way we go to the gym, we need to look after and nurture our minds as well.'
It comes after the Princess of Wales has made an emotional pilgrimage with her husband to Southport to comfort the families of the three girls who lost their lives in July's knife attack tragedy.
In her most significant public engagement to date this year, Catherine, 42, joined Prince William to meet with the families of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine.
They also spent time with dance teacher Leanne Lucas, 35, who was seriously injured as she shielded youngsters as they were attacked by a knifeman during a Taylor Swift-themed summer holiday class.
Afterwards the couple spoke to emergency responders who attended and helped on the day, with the Princess hailing them 'true heroes', while William called them 'true professionals'.
Pictured: The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Southport to meet with the families of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine
In an emotional post following their visit, the couple pledged that they 'continue to stand with everyone in Southport.'
They said: 'Meeting the community today has been a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting one another in the wake of unimaginable tragedy. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.'
Prince William had promised the families and local community he would visit as soon as possible and his visit had long been scheduled in.
But the decision by his wife to join him was more recent. It is understood that she wanted to 'show her support, empathy and compassion to the local community'.
At the time of the incident the couple shared a personal message of shock and sympathy for those affected and, like her husband, the princess has kept a keen eye on events since.
In a deeply personal statement released in the wake of the attack, the Princess wrote: 'As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through.'
It is the first public engagement for the princess since she announced last month that she had complete treatment for cancer and would undertake a carefully calibrated return to public duties.
Apart from a small media contingency, the visit was kept deliberately low key as both the prince and princess wanted it to remain as discreet as possible out of respect to those involved.
Their meeting with the victims' families was held completely in private and not announced publicly until they had left.
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Truist Financial TFC is scheduled to announce third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 17 before the opening bell. The overall lending scenario was decent in the quarter, given borrowers' expectations of rate cuts.
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Per the Federal Reserve’s latest data, demand for commercial and industrial (C&I) loans (accounting for roughly 50% of TFC’s total loans and leases held for investment) rose during the third quarter. Meanwhile, consumer loan (almost 40% of total loans and leases held for investment) demand remained steady.
We project average loans of $307.2 billion, indicating a 3.9% fall from the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TFC’s average earning assets is pegged at $472.2 billion, which suggests a 3.4% fall. We project the metric to be $469.6 billion.
While the Fed implemented a 50-basis point rate cut on Sept. 19 for the first time since March 2020, higher funding costs and an inverted yield curve for the majority of the third quarter are expected to have exerted pressure on TFC’s net interest margin (NIM) and net interest income (NII) growth.
The consensus estimate for NII (fully tax equivalent or FTE) is pegged at $3.67 billion, which implies a 1.3% year-over-year rise. Our estimate for the metric is pegged at $3.65 billion.
The company expects NII to be up 2% to 3% sequentially, primarily due to the full-quarter impact of the balance sheet repositioning.
Other Key Factors & Estimates for TFC’s Q3 Performance
Non-Interest Income: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for service charges on deposits of $231.3 million indicates a jump of 52.2% from the prior-year quarter. Our estimate for the metric stands at $228.2 million.
Higher client activity and volatility in the capital markets business in the to-be-reported quarter are expected to have supported TFC’s corresponding fee income. Thus, the consensus estimate for the company’s investment banking and trading income of $282.5 million indicates a 52.7% jump. We project the metric to be $289.3 million.
A modestly improved lending scenario is likely to have supported TFC’s lending-related fees. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same of $89.8 million indicates a decline of 12%. We anticipate the metric to be $87.6 million.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for card and payment-related fees of $230.4 million suggests a fall of 3.2%. Our estimate for the metric is $232.1 million.
The wealth management business is expected to gain from higher equity market performance during the quarter under review. Hence, the company’s income from the same is likely to have risen. The consensus estimate for wealth management income of $358.7 million suggests an increase of 4.6%. Our estimate for the metric is $360.8 million.
Overall, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for total non-interest income is pegged at $1.43 billion, which indicates a 7.4% increase from the prior-year quarter. We project the metric to be $1.42 billion.
Management anticipates non-interest income to remain relatively stable sequentially.
Expenses: Truist has been witnessing a continued rise in overall non-interest expenses over the past several quarters because of investments in technology, inflationary pressure, and strategic expansion efforts. A similar trend is expected to have continued in the third quarter.
However, following the divestiture of its insurance business during the previous quarter, overall non-interest expenses are likely to have fallen because of the absence of expenses related to the insurance business.
Our estimate for total adjusted non-interest expenses is pegged at $2.88 billion, suggesting a decrease of 1.2% from the prior-year quarter.
Management expects adjusted expenses to be up 3% on a sequential basis due to higher professional fees, and software and marketing costs.
Asset Quality: Truist is expected to set aside a substantial amount of money for potential bad loans (mainly commercial loan defaults), given the expectations of an economic slowdown and rising delinquencies. Our estimate for provision for credit losses is pegged at $518.6 million, signifying a 4.3% year-over-year increase.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for non-performing assets (NPAs) is pegged at $1.53 billion, indicating a rise of 3.3%. The consensus estimate for total non-accrual loans and leases of $1.47 billion suggests a 3.8% increase. We project NPAs and total non-accrual loans and leases to be $1.51 billion and $1.38 billion, respectively.
What the Zacks Model Reveals
According to our quantitative model, the chances of Truist beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate this time are low. This is because it does not have the right combination of the two key ingredients, a positive Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or higher.
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Earnings ESP: The Earnings ESP for Truist is -0.37%.
Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TFC’s earnings of 89 cents per share has been unchanged over the past seven days. The figure indicates a rise of 6% from the year-ago reported number.
Truist Financial Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
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The consensus estimate for sales is pegged at $5.05 billion, which implies a fall of 11%.
Management expects total revenues (FTE) to be up 1-2% sequentially.
Bank Stocks Worth Considering
Here are a couple of bank stocks that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this time:
The Earnings ESP for First Horizon Corporation FHN is +3.31% and it carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The company is slated to report third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 16.
Over the past seven days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for FHN’s quarterly earnings has remained unchanged at 38 cents.
F.N.B. Corp FNB is scheduled to release third-quarter 2024 earnings on Oct. 17. The company, which carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present, has an Earnings ESP of +0.93%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
FNB’s quarterly earnings estimates have remained unchanged at 36 cents over the past week.
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
Associated Press
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. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Tuesday that a similar letter Blinken sent to Israeli officials in April led to more humanitarian assistance getting to the Palestinian territory. But that has not lasted. Miller says the two leaders wanted to make clear to Israel that it needs to make changes again to bring assistance back up from “very, very low levels.”
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On January 6th, 2021, rioters stormed the United States Capitol building. To many of us, it felt like one of the bedrock institutional traditions of our democracy was in jeopardy: the peaceful transition of power to a leader elected by the people.
As inauguration day approached, Americans feared that more violence was possible. Thousands of National Guard troops descended on the capital to keep the peace. And our democratic institutions felt more fragile than ever.
Being an econ nerd, my mind immediately went to the work of MIT economist Daron Acemoglu and University of Chicago economist and political scientist James Robinson. The two, who co-authored the book Why Nations Fail, had done really important research explaining why institutions are so critical to a nation’s success or failure. I wanted to get their perspective during a critical moment in American history, when our democratic institutions seemed to be weaker than they used to be. So I called them up.
Well, yesterday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards some of the Nobel prizes, also called them up. It awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences to Acemoglu and Robinson — as well as their collaborator, MIT economist Simon Johnson — for their research on “how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.”
It’d be one thing for Acemoglu, Robinson, and Johnson to simply argue that institutions are critical to determining how rich a nation becomes. But, being economists, they also did some incredible statistical work to try and prove it.
For example, in one famous paper cited by the prize committee, Acemoglu, Robinson, and Johnson found there was a “reversal of fortune” in the wake of European colonization of the Americas. South and Central America went from being relatively richer than North America before colonization to being relatively poorer afterwards.
Why did this reversal happen? Acemoglu, Robinson, and Johnson argued that it’s all because of differences in the institutions created by European colonizers. In the Northern United States and Canada, Europeans created “inclusive” institutions that protected individual freedom and property rights, enforced the rule of law, educated their populations, and encouraged innovation and entrepreneurialism — institutions that would serve the economy especially well with the coming industrial revolution. The reason why Europeans set up inclusive institutions here, the prize winners explained, was because North America had a smaller, less dense indigenous population, so the Europeans could settle in large numbers and set about governing themselves.
In South and Central America, where there were the Incan and Aztec empires, there were too many indigenous people for Europeans to simply move in and govern themselves. Instead, European colonizers introduced or maintained already-existing “extractive” institutions that were geared more towards exploiting and oppressing the indigenous population. These institutions were not aimed at, for example, protecting individual freedom, investing in and educating the population, or encouraging innovation. Instead, these nations got a set of institutions that would be ill-suited for them to succeed in a modern, innovative industrial economy.
Acemoglu, Robinson, and Johnson argue that these institutional differences persisted over time, explaining why there was a reversal in fortune — that is, why North America became so much richer than South and Central America. The paper finds a similar story in other countries that Europeans colonized around the world.
The Deion Sanders Of Economics
When I got news of the award, I got to say, I was really excited, especially for Daron Acemoglu. I’ve been poring over his research for many years. In fact, one of the joys of my job at Planet Money has been getting to speak with him on multiple occasions and being able to pick his brain.
Yesterday, George Mason University economist Alex Tabarrok called Acemoglu “the Wilt Chamberlain of economics” because he's “an absolute monster of productivity who racks up the papers and the citations at nearly unprecedented rates.”
Maybe it’s because Chamberlain was before my time, but, to me, Acemoglu is more like the Deion Sanders of economics. When he played football, Sanders was a superstar who could score touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams. Sanders was also a star baseball player. More recently, Sanders became a football coach and has killed it doing that.
Likewise, Acemoglu has been a superstar in multiple academic disciplines and subfields. He’s made massive contributions not just to institutional economics, development economics, and political science (the area in which he just won a Nobel for), but also in realms like mathematical economics, economic growth, political economy, and the economics of technology and automation.
Acemoglu has been a fixture in the Planet Money Newsletter. In fact, Acemoglu made an appearance in last week’s newsletter! Acemoglu’s work was also featured in a recent newsletter on why artificial intelligence may be overrated; another on why artificial intelligence isn’t wiping out jobs even in areas where it seems to be really good; and another explaining Acemoglu's profound insights about automation.
And, of course, Acemoglu — and his co-author and co-Nobel-prize-winner James Robinson — appeared in a newsletter explaining their (now) Nobel prize-winning research into the role that institutions play in a nation’s economic success.
Given the Nobel news, we figured it’d be worth revisiting this newsletter from January 2021, which explored their ideas about the power of institutions and how they thought those ideas related to the United States during a volatile period in our history. Here it is (you can also read it here):
Democracy Under Siege
As we approach inauguration day, exactly two weeks after the Capitol insurrection, Americans are on edge. About twenty thousand National Guard soldiers will provide security tomorrow; more troops than in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our political situation feels shaky and our institutions fragile. It's like we’re living in a bad Tom Clancy novel. We couldn’t reach Tom Clancy, so we called up the authors of Why Nations Fail instead. We wanted to figure out if the insurrection is a sign our nation is failing, and, if so, if there’s anything we can do about it.
“I don’t think January 6th was a singular day of failure,” says MIT economist Daron Acemoglu, who co-authored the book with University of Chicago economist James Robinson. “What surprises me is why it took until January 6th.”
Drawing on decades of economic research, Why Nations Fail argues that political institutions — not culture, natural resources or geography — explain why some nations have gotten rich while others remain poor. A good example is North Korea and South Korea. Eighty years ago, the two were virtually indistinguishable. But after a civil war, North Korea turned to communism, while South Korea embraced markets and, eventually, democracy. The authors argue that South Korea's institutions are the clear reason that it has grown insanely more rich than North Korea.
Nations like South Korea have what Acemoglu and Robinson call "inclusive institutions," such as representative legislatures, good public schools, open markets and strong patent systems. Inclusive institutions educate their populations. They invest in infrastructure. They fight poverty and disease. They encourage innovation. They are far different from the "extractive institutions" found in countries like North Korea, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia, where small groups of elites use state power for their own ends and prosper through corruption, rent-seeking or brutally forcing people to work.
When Acemoglu and Robinson wrote Why Nations Fail almost a decade ago, they used the United States as an institutional success story. They acknowledge the nation has a dark side: slavery, genocide of Native Americans, the Civil War. But it's also a creature of the Enlightenment, a place with free and fair elections and world-renowned universities; a haven for immigrants, new ideas and new business models; and a country responsive to social movements for greater equality. Lucky for America — and its economy — its inclusive institutions have had a helluva run.
So, almost 10 years later, how do Acemoglu and Robinson feel about American institutions?
"U.S. institutions are really coming apart at the seams — and we have an amazingly difficult task of rebuilding them ahead of us," Acemoglu says. "This is a perilous time."
Yikes.
Acemoglu and Robinson see the rising tide against liberal democracy in America as a reaction to our political failure to deal with festering economic problems. In their view, our institutions have become less inclusive, and our economic growth now benefits a smaller fraction of the population. Some of the best economic research over the last couple of decades confirms this. Wage growth for most has stagnated. Social mobility has plummeted. Our labor market has been splitting into two, where the college educated thrive and those without a degree watch their opportunities shrivel, after automation and trade with China destroyed millions of jobs that once gave them good wages and dignity.
Acemoglu and Robinson believe that while factors like the transformation of our media landscape play a role, these economic changes and our political institutions' failure to grapple with them are the primary cause of our growing cultural and political divides. "As opposed to some of the left, who think this is all just the influence of big money or deluded masses, I think there is a set of true grievances that are justified," Acemoglu says. "Working-class people in the United States have been left out, both economically and culturally."
"Trump understood these grievances in a way the traditional parties did not," Robinson says. "But I don't think he has a solution to any of them. We saw something similar with the populist experiences in Latin America, where having solutions was not necessary for populist political success. Did Hugo Chávez or Juan Perón have a solution to these problems? No, but they exploited the problems brilliantly for political ends."
For Acemoglu and Robinson, more democracy is the answer to our political and economic problems. In a gigantic study of 175 countries from 1960 to 2010, they found that countries that democratized saw a 20% increase in GDP per capita over the long run.
Asked how we can stop our slide into national dysfunction, Acemoglu argues that political leaders need to focus on those who've been left behind and give them a leg up and a stake in the system. He advocates for a "good jobs" agenda that envisions policy changes and public investments to create, naturally, good jobs and shared prosperity (read more here). Robinson, citing the work of Harvard University political scientist Robert Putnam, argues we should find ways to transcend our political and cultural differences and connect with fellow citizens beyond our political tribes.
"We are still at a point where we can reverse things," Acemoglu says. "But I think if we paper over these issues, we will most likely see a huge deterioration in institutions. And it can happen very rapidly."
Let's hope they don't have to revise their book.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Bhopal, Oct 15 (IANS) Vijaypur is one of the Assembly constituencies in Madhya Pradesh where the by-elections will be held on November 13, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Located in the Sheopur district of the Gwalior-Chambal region in MP, Vijaypur, which is the segment of the Morena Lok Sabha constituency, has been one of the safest seats for the congress for the past three decades.
In the past eight Assembly elections held between 1990 and 2023, the Congress won the Vijaypur seat six times and the BJP twice (1998 and 2018).
However, in the last election held in November 2023, a close contest was witnessed between Congress' Ramniwas Rawat and BJP candidate Babulal Mevra.
Senior politician Ramniwas Rawat, however, won the election with a margin of little over 17, 000 votes. It was Rawat's sixth victory from the Vijaypur assembly seat.
A by-election in Vijaypur was necessitated after Congress MLA Ramniwas Rawat resigned from the party and the state Assembly and joined the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha election. He is now state Forest Minister in Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's cabinet.
The by-election in Vijaypur is likely to witness a bipolar contest between the ruling BJP and Congress, however, what will be more interesting is that leader - Ramniwas Rawat, who won this particular seat on Congress' symbol, will be on BJP's side.
Sources told IANS that the BJP likely to field Rawat from Vijaypur for the by-election. An indication about his candidature has already been made by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during a public programme in Vijaypur last week when he appealed to people to re-elect Rawat.
The state election management committee has forwarded the names of possible candidates for Vijaypur and Budhni, the bastion of BJP stalwart and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, however, the final announcement will be made by the party's central leadership.
On the other hand, the Madhya Pradesh Congress led by Jitu Patwari, has also appointed a members panel to select the candidates for Vijaypur and Budhni Assembly seats.
In the last Assembly elections held in November 2023, the BJP won 163 out of 230 Assembly seats in the state, while the Congress reduced 66 against 114 it had won in 2018. Of those 66, three Congress MLAs have already resigned from the party and have joined the BJP, including Ramniwas Rawat.
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ – Get Free Report)’s stock price was up 4.1% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as $115.66 and last traded at $115.57. Approximately 107,162 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 84% from the average daily volume of 676,264 shares. The stock had previously closed at $111.03.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
JAZZ has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. UBS Group lowered their price objective on Jazz Pharmaceuticals from $117.00 to $113.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 2nd. Royal Bank of Canada increased their price objective on Jazz Pharmaceuticals from $174.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 4th. HC Wainwright reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $200.00 price objective on shares of Jazz Pharmaceuticals in a research report on Thursday, August 1st. StockNews.com upgraded Jazz Pharmaceuticals from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 1st. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $140.00 price objective on shares of Jazz Pharmaceuticals in a research report on Monday, September 9th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eleven have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $173.14.
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals Price Performance
Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:JAZZ – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 31st. The specialty pharmaceutical company reported $4.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.80 by $0.87. The firm had revenue of $1.02 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1 billion. Jazz Pharmaceuticals had a net margin of 10.10% and a return on equity of 28.65%. As a group, analysts anticipate that Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc will post 16.03 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, SVP Mary Elizabeth Henderson sold 1,410 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $108.30, for a total transaction of $152,703.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now owns 14,531 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,573,707.30. This represents a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Insiders own 4.20% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Kovack Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in Jazz Pharmaceuticals by 88.8% in the first quarter. Kovack Advisors Inc. now owns 56,599 shares of the specialty pharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $6,816,000 after buying an additional 26,628 shares in the last quarter. John G Ullman & Associates Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Jazz Pharmaceuticals in the first quarter worth about $3,631,000. Swedbank AB acquired a new position in shares of Jazz Pharmaceuticals in the second quarter worth about $106,936,000. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Jazz Pharmaceuticals by 1.3% in the first quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 6,448,689 shares of the specialty pharmaceutical company’s stock worth $776,551,000 after acquiring an additional 84,941 shares during the period. Finally, LSV Asset Management raised its position in shares of Jazz Pharmaceuticals by 1.6% in the first quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 2,380,858 shares of the specialty pharmaceutical company’s stock worth $286,703,000 after acquiring an additional 37,631 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.14% of the company’s stock.
About Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc identifies, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products for unmet medical needs in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company offers Xywav for cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia; Xyrem to treat cataplexy or EDS with narcolepsy; Epidiolex for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes, or tuberous sclerosis complex; Zepzelca to treat metastatic small cell lung cancer, or with disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy; Rylaze for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma; Enrylaze to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma; Defitelio to treat severe hepatic veno-occlusive disease; and Vyxeos for newly-diagnosed therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia.
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Russian Olympic Committee president to step down. Neutral athletes competed at Paris Games
The president of the suspended Russian Olympic Committee plans to step down after six years in charge
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The president of the suspended Russian Olympic Committee said Tuesday he plans to step down after six years in charge.
Stanislav Pozdnyakov's statement comes just over two months after a delegation of 15 Russians competed at the Paris Olympics as “Individual Neutral Athletes” without the national flag or anthem as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The athletes did not represent the ROC, whose IOC recognition was suspended last year, and Pozdnyakov had been sharply critical of the neutral rules.
Pozdnyakov said in a statement on the ROC website that a board meeting next month was expected to set a date to elect his replacement, who would likely take office shortly before the IOC too elects a new leader.
“The geopolitical challenges that our country faces dictate the need for optimization and centralization of the management of key areas of activity, including elite-level sports,” Pozdnyakov said. He added that “the role of the state nowadays is important as never before” in supporting athletes and sports events.
Pozdnyakov is a former Olympic fencing gold medalist who holds the rank of colonel in the Russian military.
Russian athletes have not competed under the country's national flag at any of the three Olympic Games during Pozdnyakov's six-year tenure as president of the ROC.
For the pandemic-delayed Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2021 and the Winter Olympics in Beijing the following year, Russians competed under the Russian Olympic Committee's name and flag as part of the fallout from long-running disputes over doping cases.
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Last Wednesday, the Student Government Association met for a Special Senate meeting, where during scheduled reports, Senator and Internal Affairs Committee Chair Anahi Ortega recommended the Senate move to impeach President Diego Arriaga and Vice President Austin Craig.
This announcement and recommendation was made on behalf of the committee and was the conclusion of a weeks-long investigation.
“This is not an easy recommendation, I encourage you to ask questions about our process and what we’re thinking about,” Ortega said. “The committee does want to recommend to this Senate, that with the lack of effective leadership and the possible disorganization, that this senate considers the impeachment of the current president and vice president.”
On Sept. 18, Director of Outreach Bryanna Nimmons was terminated for alleged performance issues during SGA’s End The Stigma event.
Director of External Affairs Khushvir Chahal resigned and Director of Multicultural Affairs Parsa Torabi resigned after being allegedly offered the option by Arriaga. Speaker of the Senate Tav Cockrell announced an intention to resign but has not done so since Oct. 10.
“I have been deeply disappointed by the lack of accountability, communication and good intention from this administration. I have repeatedly found myself hindered in my efforts,” said Chahal at Sept. 18’s meeting.
This leaves the executive board with only four of the seven members active.
A successful impeachment could mean the removal of Arriaga and Craig from their positions in SGA which leaves only the Chief of Staff and Director of Public Relations as part of the executive board.
During the meeting, as well as in a follow-up interview, Ortega gave a broad overview of the committee’s rationale behind their recommendation.
“The claim was that former Director Parsa Torabi was given the opportunity to resign and Nimmons was not,” Ortega said. “Nimmons was fired the same day (End The Stigma) had failed, whereas former director Torabi had been given advanced warning about his possible departure from the organization.”
The IAC, which is responsible for the enforcement of the SGA’s constitution and bylaws, alleged that Arriaga had engaged in discriminatory practices for terminating Nimmons while allowing Torabi to resign instead.
In a Senate meeting on Sept. 18, Craig gave the executive branch’s reasoning behind terminating Nimmons.
“She had the opportunity to work from summer up to last Monday. In that time she was leading the event, she collected about 400 shirts out of the 1,100. We were missing 700 shirts that were supposed to be a memorial for all these kids,” Craig said.
At the same meeting, Craig also defended allowing Torabi to resign because Torabi mentioned how it would greatly affect his resume.
According to the committee, the executive branch alleged that Torabi had brought up an intention to resign earlier in the year.
“The timeline for the events is basically that former director Torabi, on his own accord, brought up the concern that he wanted to leave,” Ortega said. “The directors said we will accept your resignation at a later time, but that’s your decision to make, and in his preparation for MCAT, that was the primary source reasoning.”
However, Torabi announced he was fired rather than resigned at the Sept. 18 meeting. Torabi did not mention MCAT preparation as the reason for his leave.
“As of today, I have been fired from my position of Director of Multicultural Affairs,” Torabi said in a September meeting.
Additionally, Chief of Staff Daniela Gonzalez described Torabi’s leave as a firing.
“We did come across a couple of other scenarios where we asked if similar treatment was given to other members of his branch,” Ortega said. “It is the committee’s understanding that similar consideration was not carried out across the board.”
According to the committee, Arriaga cited that one of his primary reasons behind firing Nimmons was because it harmed the image SGA had with possible partnerships, organizations and other departments.
However, the IAC alleged SGA has had its image harmed already without any terminations, such as with the loss of its food permit for the rest of the semester.
The Committee said that Arriaga’s criteria for terminating Nimmons was unevenly applied as losing the food permit prevents SGA from holding food-related events with other organizations.
“Based on the President’s outlined criteria, that should also be a fireable offense, however, he said he believed that was a team effort, more than any one individual person,” Ortega said.
In a follow-up interview, Ortega mentioned various issues that arose from the executive branch.
“There were discrepancies in the consideration for termination of those directors, but beyond that the lack of coordination, communication and accountability,” Ortega said. “Leadership from the top executives of the branch led us to believe that this whole matter could have been avoided had proper leadership been exercised at a sooner point in time.”
The committee stated they plan to release their final report regarding the investigation by Oct. 11.
“In the committee’s eyes, it is a large failure of leadership on multiple counts,” Ortega said. “The committee wants to recommend the senate consider impeachment.”
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Human scientists and engineers can still outperform agents based on an advanced artificial intelligence model in a game that mimics the process of scientific discovery. But this simulation could ultimately help researchers develop AI agents that can outcompete humans.
AI models are developing a reputation for science discovery – they can, for instance, predict how protein molecules will interact – but they still perform best when trained to solve a particular type of problem. The game-like DiscoveryWorld simulator, developed by Peter Jansen at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence in…
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Ozempic predicted to drop Americans' calorie intake by 70 TRILLION by 2030
- READ MORE: Krispy Kreme is latest junk food giant to panic about Ozempic
Americans are expected to consume 70 trillion fewer calories in the next six years thanks to the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
By the end of 2030, the average US adult is expected to eat 100 to 800 fewer calories per year thanks to the drugs' hunger-busting effects.
The report, compiled by Impact Analytics, found this will result in a cumulative annual reduction of approximately 10 trillion to 68 trillion calories by 2030.
The research found that, since the drugs were approved for weight loss in 2021, sales of fresh produce in the US has spiked while junk food purchases are down.
Shares of Jell-O maker Kraft Heinz, Pringles maker Kellanova, and soda giant PepsiCo, which owns Frito-Lay, all hit record lows last year in a sign of the so-called 'Ozempic effect.'
An estimated six percent of American adults - around 18 million - currently take a medication that mimics that hormone that tells the brain you're full. Those drugs include Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro
An estimated 12 percent of American adults have tried one of these medications since their inception, and around six percent currently take them, around 18 million.
With the activated hormones that signal fullness, people on the drugs take in far less food than they would without them, leading to smaller portion sizes and less snacking.
The Impact Analytics report found in 2024, the average calorie intake is projected to be around 3,600 calories per person per day.
The organization believes this number could decrease to 2,800 calories by 2030, which would be the lowest since the 1960s.
According to the report, sales for fresh produce is up, with a 12.4 percent increase in fresh fruit sales and a 9.2 percent increase in vegetables since 2021.
The investment bank Morgan Stanley predicted the number of people drinking sodas and alcohol and eating salty snacks will fall four percent by 2035, forcing manufacturers to either reformulate or risk being squeezed out of the market.
Impact Analytics CEO Prashant Agrawal told USA TODAY: ‘We're moving from the sugary foods, processed foods to more healthy foods.
‘GLP is a cause of it. There's also the fact that people are more worried about ultra-processed foods.’
The report’s authors said: ‘As more people adopt healthier eating habits and use GLP-1 drugs, demand for high-calorie, processed foods is expected to decrease significantly by 2030.
‘Sugary snacks, carbonated soft drinks, fast food, frozen meals, Consumer Behavior: and other high-calorie, low-nutrition products are likely to see declining sales.’
By 2030, there could be a significant reduction in calorie intake across the entire adult population thanks to the explosive popularity of weight loss medications
A survey conducted by Morgan Stanley found 73 percent of people ate less confectionary foods, which includes sugary candy, chocolate and some baked goods
Major players in the fast food industry, such as McDonald's, Burger King and Yum Brands, which owns KFC and Taco Bell, could see falling demand
Last year, the CEO of global snacking company Kellanova, which owns brands like Cheez-It, Pringles, and Rice Krispies Treats, told Bloomberg: ‘Like everything that potentially impacts our business, we’ll look at it, study it, and, if necessary, mitigate.’
One day later, investment firm Barclays predicted the impact that the advent of the drugs would have on companies including Pepsi Co., which makes sodas, Cheetos and Doritos, McDonald’s Corp., and Altria Group Inc., the cigarette maker.
The firm suggested these companies buy insurance to protect themselves against potential financial losses, with strategists saying: ‘The impacts of GLP-1s potentially introduce disruption into a number of industries.’
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Apple TV+ is running full speed ahead on Slow Horses: The Emmy-winning spy drama has been renewed for a sixth season.
The show that stars Gary Oldman as the leader of a group of dysfunctional British spies — unaffectionately known as the Slow Horses — just had its fourth season premiere on Sept. 4. It was renewed for a fifth season earlier this year.
"Audiences around the world have fallen in love with the Slow Horses, and I'm delighted that Gary Oldman will be leading this star-studded cast on another acerbic and action-packed adventure," said Apple TV+'s Jay Hunt.
Season six is adapted from Joe Country and Slough House, respectively the sixth and seventh novels in Mick Herron's "Slough House" book series.
All four seasons of Slow Horses hold a perfect 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, the streamer points out.
The six-episode sixth season will see "the Slow Horses on the run as Diana Taverner embroils them all in a fatally high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge," Apple teases.
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How a faulty steering wheel created a tense IMSA title showdown
AO Racing was the overwhelming favourite to seal the GTD Pro title in IMSA's Petit Le Mans finale, but it ended up being much closer than expected
#77 AO Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R: Laurin Heinrich, Michael Christensen, Julien Andlauer
Photo by: Art Fleischmann
"To be honest, today’s eleventh place was the best of my life."
There was no shortage of storylines to follow in the Petit Le Mans final round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship on Saturday. A farewell victory for the Cadillac-Chip Ganassi Racing partnership before the GM manufacturer throws its lot in with Wayne Taylor Racing by Andretti next year was a feel-good conclusion following heartbreak for the WTR/Andretti crew, when an unsighted Ricky Taylor clouted a stranded Mustang in the middle of the road to end his and Filipe Albuquerque's title hopes. Then, there was a day of celebrations for Porsche.
To cap a dream day for the Weissach manufacturer, as Dane Cameron and Felipe Nasr clinched the IMSA SportsCar Championship GTP title with third place at Petit Le Mans in their Porsche Penske Motorsport 963, AO Racing also delivered the GTD Pro title with Laurin Heinrich.
The result hailed by AO team principal Gunnar Jeanette followed a run that was far from straightforward for the #77 911 GT3 R affectionately known as 'Rexy', in which 23-year-old former Porsche junior Heinrich was joined by Julien Andlauder and Michael Christensen.
Five laps in arrears, it meant a title that was Heinrich's to lose went uncomfortably close to the wire.
The German, who shared the car with Seb Priaulx for the first six rounds of the season, had enjoyed a 99-point margin over Heart of Racing Aston Martin driver Ross Gunn heading into the weekend and extended it further by snaring pole while Gunn managed third.
But that 104-point advantage was slashed to just four after 10 hours of racing at Road Atlanta.
#23 Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo: Ross Gunn, Alex Riberas, Roman De Angelis
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Had Gunn managed to overcome the Risi Competizione Ferrari of Daniel Serra for second, in the car he shared with Alex Riberas and Roman De Angelis, he would have completed a remarkable turnaround. Ultimately, the Briton came up just 1.845s short.
The problem for Heinrich was a freak one: a faulty cable connection on the steering wheel that caused several unscheduled pitstops. Jeanette explained: “Everything was running perfectly initially but then we suffered a steering wheel problem. Our drivers had their work cut out for them because the car only shifted up every third or fourth attempt.”
Door-stepped for his thoughts during the race, Heinrich gave an honest assessment.
“We couldn't upshift anymore and then obviously being stuck in second, third or fourth gear around the lap, you break the rest of the car and you lose a lot of time,” he said, before adding: “It's a nightmare, it's the worst [thing] what could happen. We just needed to finish somewhere in the front and just not retire. I still hope I wake up from this nightmare, but I doubt it will happen.”
For Gunn and HofR, the team that will take Aston Martin into IMSA's GTP class and the World Endurance Championship's Hypercar division next year, Heinrich's setback amounted to a gift.
“We got a nice present early on in the race,” reflected Gunn after a day he described as “an emotional rollercoaster”.
“We knew that we needed some luck on our side to win the championship, and we definitely got that early on.”
AO's mechanics did their work in identifying and solving the problem, but the #77 Porsche was effectively powerless to affect the outcome. The ball lay in HofR's court, but AO's cause was helped by the presence of two interlopers that were not contesting the full season.
Like the Risi Ferrari 296 of Serra, Davide Rigon and Alessandro Pier Guidi, the leading Iron Lynx Lamborghini Huracan driven by Jordan Pepper, Franck Perera and Mirko Bortolotti was a Michelin Endurance Cup entrant focused on the longer-distance rounds. But both would take crucial points away from Gunn's bid to deny Heinrich.
“The race remained a nail-biter to the very end,” said Jeanette. But ultimately, for HofR, it wasn't to be, despite Gunn setting the fastest GTD Pro lap of the race during what Riberas called “one of the best stints I've ever seen”.
“We threw everything at it,” said a disappointed Gunn.
But for Heinrich, he was left to reflect on the 1m17.881s lap that had given him that crucial pole position as the difference-maker that helped to give him the greatest success of his young career.
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A Saudi cartoonist has been sentenced to 23 years in prison, activists say
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi cartoonist who once drew for a Qatari newspaper as a yearslong diplomatic crisis engulfed Doha has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. That’s according to an activist group called SANAD in the United Kingdom. The sentence for Mohammed al-Ghamdi marks the latest in a widening judicial crackdown on any perceived dissent in Saudi Arabia since the rise of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, now seen as the kingdom’s day-to-day ruler in place of his 88-year-old father King Salman. Saudi officials did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday from The Associated Press.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Lucknow, Oct 15 (IANS) As a result of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's effective intervention and continuous monitoring, the situation in Bahraich could be brought under control within hours, say officials.
On the instructions of the CM, senior officials were deployed on-site to counter the planned efforts to disrupt peace in the area. The order was restored by October 14, and stability was achieved, according to officials.
According to information, various Police teams are actively conducting raids in coordination with the district administration to identify the troublemakers. Affected areas have been organised into zones, with barriers established to monitor movement in and out. The UP Police is actively monitoring social media, officials informed.
“Due to CM Yogi's decisive actions, the troublemakers were quickly subdued. Importantly, his anti-riot policy has led to no riots occurring in the state over the past seven and a half years,” say officials.
In fact, Sunday's violence was triggered by a disagreement over music being blasted out from loudspeakers while a procession was passing through an area in Bahraich. A villager who was part of the Durga idol immersion procession was shot. He was taken to the hospital but died during treatment, his family said.
However, the Chief Minister sent high-ranking officials to the ground to control the situation. Following the Chief Minister's directives, Additional Director General (ADG) of Law and Order Amitabh Yash, Home Secretary Sanjeev Gupta and other officials arrived on-site to manage the situation. Commissioner Shashi Bhushan Lal Sushil noted that law and order have been maintained throughout the city.
Affected areas have been divided into nine sectors for constant monitoring, with police and district administration officials deployed in two shifts to patrol these areas and assess the situation. Nine barriers have been established in affected areas for checking and inquiring about those entering and exiting.
Bahraich DM Monika Rani told the media that in order to strengthen communication in affected areas, duties have been assigned to local leaders, including village heads, ration dealers, and others. They are continuously engaging with villagers to gather information about their issues and the incident. A control room has been set up to assist people, providing relief kits to affected families.
ADG Law and Order Amitabh Yash indicated that efforts are being made to apprehend those involved in the incident. An extra intelligence team has been deployed to investigate the histories of the troublemakers. Bahraich SP Vrinda Shukla has informed that 52 troublemakers have been sent to jail thus far, with 26 being arrested on both Monday and Tuesday.
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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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Contemporary Philippine artists in Art Jakarta
TWO Philippine galleries participated in the recently held Art Jakarta art fair — The Drawing Room and Vinyl on Vinyl — attracting bigger crowds this year than last.
Speaking about the various Asian galleries that attended, Art Jakarta’s fair director Tom Tandio told the press that “stable regional art markets are rife with opportunities for international collaborations. By bringing together all the key players of this larger art market, we’re able to offer artists and creative minds a platform to hone their creations. It is a show of force of our countries’ importance in the global art world,” he said.
When BusinessWorld visited the two Philippine galleries during the fair’s run early in October, they were swarmed by passersby attracted by the art. Both reported that the foot traffic seemed heavier than last year (an impression later corroborated by Art Jakarta’s official count: 38,368 visitors in 2024, compared to 35,578 visitors in 2023).
THE DRAWING ROOM
At The Drawing Room’s booths hung paintings showing three women’s unique reflections on the world around them.
Nicole Decapia, the gallery’s strategies consultant, said that the goal was to bring in “striking works that might resonate in Jakarta” and that featuring all female artists wasn’t intentional.
One of the artists was Kitty Kaburo, whose colorful paintings are a great example of the kind of striking works the gallery was going for. Her paintings simulate transformations over time by depicting human activity in natural settings. The three pieces she contributed depict a playground in South Korea, its people and surroundings lit up in vibrant colors.
“As a Korean-Filipino artist, she talks about how Korea is slowly becoming a tropical climate due to changes in the environment, leading to a blurring of what is Korean and what is Filipino,” said Ms. Decapia.
Meanwhile, Victoria Montinola’s landscapes show off a classical painterly technique in the portrayal of trees. Her three works achieve both a mundane yet fantastical look due to the subtle use of color and texture.
Placed in a fair which highlights both similarities and resonances among different art practices across Asia, both artists’ works are a mark of “everything blending together in a clear display of talent.”
“The Philippines, Indonesia, and other Asian countries have similar histories, experiences, and stories, from the diaspora to the post-colonial. These connections make this fair very strong,” Ms. Decapia said.
A major draw to The Drawing Room’s booth were two paintings by Chelsea Theodossis. In them, levitating Tetris block-like objects stand out in gravity-defying compositions, creating a surreal still life.
Ms. Theodossis told BusinessWorld that it was common for people to approach her works to try and figure out if it was a mixed-media or installation work, only to find that it was a realistic painting.
“The energy here is high-level,” she said of the art fair. “It’s my first time to come along with my works because I usually just send them over. The first thing I have to say is that I’m Filipino, because we Filipinos look Indonesian!” she said.
She then talked about her art, particularly the importance of giving life to the seemingly ordinary objects that she paints. “I feel that it’s good to live as an artist now because there’s a lot of understanding for different points of view. It’s very joyful,” said Ms. Theodossis.
VINYL ON VINYL
The diverse eye-catching works of five artists who have done well internationally filled the booth of Vinyl on Vinyl.
On its outer wall facing one of the central hallways hung Iyan De Jesus’ dreamlike painting of female faces amid lotus pods and swans, composed of graceful lines and circles.
Inside, pieces by Teo Esguerra displayed a peculiar combination of aerosol paint, acrylic, and cutouts on canvas, achieving a vivid memory-like collage. These were contrasted by Dennis Bato’s striking, monochrome abstraction.
Two returning artists were part of the fun, too.
TRNZ (real name: Terence Eduarte) was the gallery’s sole artist in Art Jakarta last year, and featured animated depictions of warm, childlike scenes — not unlike his two paintings shown in this year’s edition.
Back in 2022, the first year that Vinyl on Vinyl participated in the fair, they featured a Reen Barrera solo show. This time, his return is marked by a large, colorful painting of a patchwork-faced character, with wood-and-resin figurines adding spunk to the booth.
Pia Reyes, one of the gallery’s co-founders, told BusinessWorld that it was the first time they did a group show at Art Jakarta.
“There’s no formula as to what artist will connect [with the fair’s visitors], because all of them have the potential to do so. Dennis Bato’s work is abstract-conceptual while Reen Barrera’s is more figurative, and they’re both a hit here,” she said.
“You never really know, so it’s nice to provide diversity.”
For Vinyl on Vinyl co-director Gaby dela Merced, the bond between Indonesian and Filipino artists and collectors helps a great deal.
“From the start of our gallery, we’d already been exhibiting Indonesian artists, so we enjoy bringing our Filipino artists here for a change,” she said. “If you go to fairs like Hong Kong, Singapore, or Korea, it’s more international because there’s a lot [of art] from the West. Our advantage here is the homegrown feeling, the unique flavor that comes from us relating with each other.” — Brontë H. Lacsamana
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Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture
Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.”
Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture
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Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.” Her newest album, “Encuentros,” makes it clear that this is not a temporary interest: She's dedicated to exploring the folk music in depth, and by adding modern fusions.
“Obviously, a lot of people can say ‘You do it because it’s trendy,’” Becky G said in Spanish during a video interview from Los Angeles before the last Friday release of the album. “I think what I found in myself, when we were creating ‘Esquinas,’ was something so real to me, something so sincere, something so vulnerable as an artist, that I felt so obsessed with the process. And we didn’t want to stop.”
She says her fans have told her that when she sings regional Mexican music, they notice her voice takes on a different tone. She says they can hear Rebbeca — her real name — and her true essence beyond the Becky G pop persona.
The album starts with “XLAS NUBES,” which translates to “By the Clouds,” a song that stands out for its acoustic guitar arrangements. According to Becky G, it stemmed from the vision of a person falling through the clouds, as if in a dream.
“Every song has a thread that takes you on that adventure,” she said. “We decided to mix instruments from other genres and a production style in my vocals that makes it feel a little more modern. And that, for me, was a lot of fun.”
The album, produced by Adrián Pieragostino, features ranchera, mariachi and contemporary corridos fused with other genres such as bolero, cumbia and Colombian vallenato.
“When I was creating music in the other genres, if it was pop music, if it was reggaeton, we were always playing and mixing genres. So, I decided, ‘Why not do it with regional music?’” she said.
Still, there are traditional moments on the album, like the accordion-fueled ranchera “Desierto” (“Desert”), where she sings about wanting an ex to run out of water in the desert. Her siblings approved the song, she said, and told her she should include it in her concerts.
“It reminds me a lot of the music I listened to when I was a child. That’s the music that my grandmother listened to, that my mom listened to,” she said, describing the song as “cortavena” (“cutting veins”) music — spiteful songs that are a part of regional Mexican music's cathartic appeal.
“Todo” (“All”) features Delilah, a rising artist. “We wanted it to sound like when you’re singing near someone,” Becky G said. “It’s a very big song, but very quiet. It’s a very difficult style to achieve, but I think we did it really well, because it feels so big, it feels like a Disney song. I’m obsessed with her voice, Delilah’s voice. I think our voices together is magic.”
The concept of the album started with “Mercedes,” featuring Oscar Maydon, where Becky G shines atop regional Mexican instrumentation. For her, it is a perfect song to listen to in the car, hence the Mercedes Benz-referencing title.
Visually, Becky G said she wanted to make her music videos and album artwork appear narrative, reflecting her city, community and culture in Los Angeles.
“Anyone who sees this, if they live in London, anywhere in the world, they’re going to see it, and they’re going to understand who Becky G is,” she said. That also translates to the album cover, in which she appears posing under the sun, with LA in the background.
She's already thinking about the concept and title of the next album — and won't rule out whether it will be called another word that begins with the letter “E."
“I don’t want to stop, this is what I love, it’s everything to me," she said. “And having these opportunities to continue learning from my art and representing our stories, expressing myself and finding myself as a woman is a very beautiful process.”
Becky G is currently on tour in the U.S., performing “Encuentros” songs live, as well as those from “Esquinas” and her pop and reggaeton eras.
“I always say that my shows are how I like my tacos,” she said, “with a little bit of everything.”
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On Wednesday October 9, President and Chancellor Renu Khator delivered her State of the University address at the Moores School of Music auditorium.
Meanwhile, the students, alumni and faculty of Students for Justice in Palestine HTX held a protest and conference outside the auditorium.
During the protest, attendees flew flags in support of Palestine, held up signs saying “UH, divest from death,” along with chanting words like, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”
The organization’s main goal is to campaign towards the student and faculty to put a stop to the University’s silence on the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
“We feel that it is important to voice our concerns once again with Renu about divestment, which we have passed with the Student Government Association multiple times, and she has refused to address,” said SJP member and biology senior Fatima Mohammed.
SJP states that there is a genocide plaguing the people of Palestine, and the fact that UH, Khator specifically, has not spoken publicly about it, has put SJP on their current path towards divestment.
“It is not acceptable to act as if the University business goes on in a normal, ordinary way when 10s of 1000s of people are being systematically murdered by a settler colonial war machine,” said UH history professor David McNally.
In the address, Khator spoke on the University’s accomplishments and the future UH holds in store.
“It is not enough to think of what we could do, the question is what we must do,” Khator said. “Because we are the University of Houston, and being in Houston, we can do things that others can’t.”
She also talked about the new buildings coming to campus, along with the new ranking by Forbes putting UH at no. 46 in the nation.
After the address concluded, all the attendees held a conference to discuss their issues and conflicts with Khator, her speech and the University.
SJP used the address to bring awareness to the use of UH’s money.
“Right now, the University invests in companies like Lockhead Martin that make weapons that, again, are being sold, not just to Israel to use on Palestinians, but also to Saudi Arabia to be used on Yemen,” said SJP member and senior political science Reyna Valdez.
Aside from Lockhead Martin, UH also does business with other arms manufacturers like Boeing and General Dynamics.
The message is carried by not only SJP, but their new group Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine, to bring in more people to share their voices.
“We come in with a message of solidarity with you and with the newly formed GSJP,” said McNally. “It was a constant reminder throughout the event that there are faculty who will not play this game and will not pretend that it is business as usual.”
McNally insists that in a genocide, everyone has a moral obligation to speak out, to join and extend solidarity and support.
Last week was especially important for not only SJP, but Palestinians all around the world as it marked the one year anniversary of the bombings in Palestine.
To commemorate their tragedy, SJP has been holding their Week of Rage, doing demonstrations across campus.
“October 7, to us, marks the first day of the genocide where 200,000 people have died until now. That’s the most recent estimate,” said engineering sophomore Jason Maldonado. “We’re going to do everything we can possibly do to raise attention and to get the University to divest.”
For the members of SJP, they are not protesting or demonstrating blindly.
Their goals for the organization on campus is to bring total divestment, letting both their peers and Khator herself know.
“We want total divestment, just like we did in the 80s, from apartheid in South Africa,” Mohammed said. “We would like to demand a Socially Responsible Investment policy to be included within the endowment fund to ensure that we no longer have to fight for morals and ethics.”
SRI is an investing strategy that aims to generate both social change and financial returns for an investor.
Aside from demonstrations and protests, there are other ways of outreach that SJP practices to get people in the know and to support their cause.
“Right now we’re holding a fundraiser for Middle Eastern Children’s Alliance Mecca,” Mohammed said. “They raise money to send directly to North Gaza, which is under siege right now.”
This cause is near and dear for these students and faculty, not just another club or organization to join.
Since the attacks, there have been many students affected, and this includes Maldonado.
“My Grandma’s street got bombed last week, and then my Grandpa’s grave got bombed the day after,” Maldonado said. “My Grandma, uncle and my whole family’s lives are on the line. I can’t be there and do anything, I’ve donated all the money I have.”
The efforts of SJP remain constant and frequent throughout the University and beyond.
Among the students and faculty involved, they are proud, but their eyes are still on Khator until they see their demands met.
“This action that we took was a symbolic demonstration inside, in solidarity with your action outside,” McNally said. “We look forward to continuing to support the work that you’re doing in every possible way we can free Palestine.”
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IMSA Petit Le Mans: Ganassi wins on Cadillac swansong, GTP title for Nasr/Cameron
Ganassi wins on Cadillac swansong as Porsche drivers Nasr and Cameron clinch GTP title in IMSA SportsCar Championship season finale
Saturday’s 27th edition of Petit Le Mans, the 10-hour brainchild of the late Dr. Don Panoz, was truly a classic. It had everything: a record-sized field (and crowd), intense competition, excitement aplenty, precious few yellow-flag interruptions, and a thrilling climax as Renger van der Zande performed a spectacular pass on Nick Tandy’s Penske Porsche in Turn 1 with 15 minutes remaining to secure an incredible come-from-behind victory for Chip Ganassi’s Cadillac Racing team.
There was plenty of trepidation as a total of 53 cars lined up on a gorgeous autumn morning, especially given the context of last year’s race which ended behind the Safety Car after a record 12 cautions. But after a trio of relatively minor interruptions during the first 100 minutes, there was only one more until just inside the final hour.
The lack of cautions proved frustrating for a few potential contenders in the four classes (GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro and GTD) who were unable to use their strategic nous to overcome some early issues.
Prime among them were the two Cadillacs. Jack Aitken qualified the Action Express car on pole and controlled the early stages until being assessed a penalty for overtaking under a local yellow flag. The car fell a lap off the lead lap after co-driver Tom Blomqvist also incurred the wrath of race officials having inadvertently tipped Jesse Krohn’s BMW into a spin at Turn 7.
Ganassi’s #01 also experienced early drama. The team thought it had rectified a torque-sensor issue that had reared its head during qualifying, but received a warning merely seven minutes into the race when IMSA’s monitoring system detected a “failure to adhere to the controlled powertrain parameters”. Just 10 minutes later, Sebastien Bourdais was called into the pits with what is termed a “mechanical black flag”.
Engineers from the team and Cadillac worked feverishly and diligently – along with IMSA’s technical team – to identify the problem, and were certainly fortunate that the three early caution periods ensured the car lost only one lap.
With both Cadillacs in catch-up mode, the pair of Porsche Penske Motorsport 963s crewed by Tandy/Mathieu Jaminet/Kevin Estre and Felipe Nasr/Dane Cameron/Matt Campbell took control of the proceedings, albeit unable to shake off the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Acura ARX-06 of Filipe Albuquerque/Ricky Taylor/Brendon Hartley.
The #10 WTR crew was out of luck once again at Road Atlanta, when Taylor was unsighted and hit a stranded Mustang in the dark
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The points-leading #7 Porsche of Nasr curiously did not make a pit stop at the first time of asking during a caution immediately after the four-hour mark. The ploy not only precluded an opportunity for several rival teams to gain a lap back, it also played into the hands of the sister Porsche, which took the lead at the restart.
Estre, however, was unable to take full advantage, since both the privateer #5 Proton Porsche of Alessio Piccariello and Blomqvist’s Cadillac had elected not to pit and therefore took the green flag directly in front of the leading Frenchman. Right behind, too, were Colton Herta, in the #40 WTR Acura, and the Ganassi Cadillac of Scott Dixon, both desperate to get back on the lead lap.
It took a while, but both were able to achieve their objective. Still, with half of the race remaining, they would require assistance to truly get themselves back into contention.
A drive-through penalty for Tandy after 242 laps following contact with an LMP2 car proved to be but a minor inconvenience as the fired-up Englishman charged hard to make up the lost ground.
With two hours remaining, the contest seemed to be boiling down to a straight fight between the Tandy/Jaminet/Estre Porsche and the WTR/Andretti Acura. The #7 Porsche also was in contention, albeit on a slightly different fuel strategy and having lost some time with an off on cold tyres for Campbell immediately after a pitstop on lap 319.
Tandy took advantage of some traffic to nip past Taylor for the lead on lap 369. At this stage it was nip and tuck. Both leaders pitted together with 392 laps in the books, but while the WTR Acura team managed to release Taylor in the lead, the American almost immediately became yet another victim of cold Michelin tyres as he slipped off the road at Turn 3. Tandy was back ahead.
The final caution was triggered when the GTD Proton Ford Mustang of Corey Lewis was left stranded in the road after heavy contact on the exit of Turn 5. A huge group of cars, including the overall leaders, were forced to take evasive action in the darkness. Taylor, unfortunately, collided with the stranded Ford, causing extensive damage to the left-front corner of the Acura.
Van der Zande was the primary beneficiary, his deficit of almost a lap instantly erased. The Dutchman was on a mission at the restart, especially after losing out in the closing stages one year ago. After 430 laps and with Tandy losing a little momentum through the final corner, van der Zande pulled of a breathtaking move to the inside at Turn 1. He was through and gone.
Nasr and Cameron collected the title by finishing third alongside Campbell
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“I was all in,” he said later. “Win it or bin it. I’m just so overjoyed.”
‘This is the last big one that was missing from our trophy case,” added team owner Ganassi, reflecting upon several near misses in the endurance classic – and in his team’s final race with Cadillac, which will switch allegiance to WTR/Andretti in 2025.
Penske Porsche gained solace with Nasr/Cameron winning both the overall GTP championship and the Michelin Endurance Cup.
The other classes also provided tremendous excitement, with Steven Thomas/Hunter McElrea/Mikkel Jensen scooping LMP2 honours for TDS Racing, Franck Perera/Mirko Bortolotti/Jordan Pepper topping the GTD Pro field in their Iron Lynx Lamborghini and the Conquest Racing Ferrari of Manny Franco/Albert Costa/Cedric Sbirrazzuoli securing their first GTD win by less than a second.
Despite a faulty cable connection on the steering wheel, a disrupted run to 11th in GTD Pro was enough for Laurin Heinrich to secure the title in the AO Racing Porsche he shared with Michael Christensen and Julien Andlauer.
Philip Ellis and Russell Ward's Winward Mercedes collected the pro-am GTD class crown by finishing eighth with Indy Dontje, as LMP2 glory was secured by the Inter Europol by PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports entry of Nick Boulle and Tom Dillmann.
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Spartanburg Community College Drops-Off Hurricane Relief Donations To Western North Carolina
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10/15/2024 12:15:53 PM
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SPARTANBURG , SC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Last week, Spartanburg Community College employees, alongside President Dr. Michael Mikota, gathered donations from students, staff, and community members to support those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. On Friday afternoon at 1 p.m., the team of volunteers consisting of SCC employees, as well as Dr. Mikota and his family, delivered two trailers filled with essential supplies-ranging from water, coats, and generators to canned goods and baby essentials and more-directly to Blue Ridge Community College.
Dr. Mikota emphasized SCC's unwavering commitment to helping those in need, stating that "SCC will always stand with our neighbors in times of crisis. We are here to show that we care for our fellow community college and those here in Western North Carolina. We are stronger together – and we hope today's visit helped to drive that point home,” Dr. Miktoa said.
While the two teams were working together to unload donations, you could see tears of joy and gratitude from both sides. After delivery to Blue Ridge Community College, the employees and volunteers at Blue Ridge would work on distributing donations to families and areas in need.
“What an incredible gift. We are forever grateful, and we are now Chasers!” exclaimed Dr. Laura Leatherwood, President of Blue Ride Community College.
This initiative was organized by SCC Police Chief Richard Powers, who was deployed to Louisiana in 2005 to support recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina. Inspired by his experiences during that crisis, Chief Powers championed this drive in this effort to ensure that the people of Western North Carolina receive the assistance they need.
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This year marks the fourth time Alt.Latino has taken over the Tiny Desk for Hispanic Heritage Month for a series we (or should I say you all) have billed El Tiny, but its the first time we’ve curated it with a specific theme in mind: We’re doing what we do best and leaning into love. Because we know better than anyone that when our people talk about love, we do so deeply and in totality.
Sheila E.: Tiny Desk Concert
One of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.
The Marías: Tiny Desk Concert
The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.
Eladio Carrión: Tiny Desk Concert
The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso: Tiny Desk Concert
Argentina is a country notorious for unabashed expression and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso take nothing for granted when it comes to showing up as they are.
Rita Payés: Tiny Desk Concert
The artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition.
Fabiola Méndez: Tiny Desk Concert
The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.
Ivan Cornejo: Tiny Desk Concert
Whether in a stadium of 75,000 or behind a desk in an office building, Ivan Cornejo sings two notes and the heart quiets.
OKAN: Tiny Desk Concert
The group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.
Daniel, Me Estás Matando: Tiny Desk Concert
The Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.
Danny Ocean: Tiny Desk Concert
The Venezuelan artist’s performance reflects his ability to make universal music about love without losing sight of larger human struggles.
Juanes: Tiny Desk Concert
The Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.
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Teck Resources (TSE:TECK.B – Get Free Report) had its price objective raised by equities researchers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from C$74.00 to C$78.00 in a report issued on Tuesday, BayStreet.CA reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective suggests a potential upside of 14.05% from the company’s current price.
TECK.B has been the topic of several other reports. Eight Capital upped their target price on Teck Resources from C$72.00 to C$75.00 in a report on Thursday, July 11th. Raymond James upped their target price on Teck Resources from C$71.00 to C$73.00 in a report on Monday, September 30th. Bank of America dropped their price target on Teck Resources from C$88.00 to C$87.00 in a research note on Friday, July 5th. Scotiabank boosted their price target on Teck Resources from C$78.00 to C$79.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 8th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group dropped their price target on Teck Resources from C$80.00 to C$76.00 in a research note on Monday, July 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of C$77.00.
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Rise of ultra-processed food PHOBIA: Experts warn fears about UPF means people are eating less healthily
Fears over ultra-processed foods (UPFs) 'could mean people eat even less healthily', researchers have warned.
In recent years UPFs – which are usually high in salt, sugar and saturated fat – have been linked in studies to an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death.
Examples can include biscuits, ice cream, processed meats, crisps, mass-produced bread, fizzy drinks and some breakfast cereals.
However, two experts have argued that research around UPFs is still in its infancy and more needs to be known before people are told to stop consuming them.
They also warned that a number of UPFs – such as baked beans, vegetable-based pasta sauces and some soups – are actually very nutritious and can contribute to a healthy diet.
In recent years UPFs – which are usually high in salt, sugar and saturated fat – have been linked in studies to an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death
Food experts say some UPFs can be 'part of a healthy diet'. Baked beans, fish fingers and wholemeal bread all make the cut, according to the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF). Tomato-based pasta sauces, wholegrain breakfast cereals and fruit yoghurts are also 'healthier processed foods', the charity says
The scientists, from the universities of Aberdeen and Liverpool, said the focus of public health guidance should remain on eating a diet full of fruit, vegetables and wholegrains while limiting foods high in fat, sugar and salt.
In the new article, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, they argued that less well-off people could be most affected by any blanket health warnings about UPFs without more scientific evidence.
Professor Eric Robinson of the University of Liverpool said: 'Foods classed as ultra-processed which are high in fat, salt and/or sugar should be avoided, but a number of ultra-processed foods are not.
'We should be thinking very carefully about what advice is being given to the public, as opposed to providing simplified and potentially misleading messages that grab headlines.'
Overall, UPFs tend to include additives and ingredients that are not used when people cook from scratch such as preservatives, emulsifiers and artificial colours and flavours.
Some experts say it's not clear why UPFs are linked to poor health and question whether this is because of processing, additives or because people tend to eat less nutritious other foods.
The article states there is a potential 'social cost for many people with more limited resources' of removing convenient options.
Meanwhile there could be negative mental health impacts on 'those who worry about their health or live with eating disorders, particularly if social circumstances make avoiding UPFs difficult'.
Professor Alexandra Johnstone, from the University of Aberdeen said: 'We must guard against the possibility that the people in our society who are already most at risk of not being able to afford to eat healthily are not put in an even worse position as we continue to investigate the links between some ultra-processed foods and poor health.
'We need more high-quality mechanistic research in humans, using controlled diets, to tease out the effects of nutrient profile and ultra-processing per se.'
The Nova system, developed by scientists in Brazil more than a decade ago, splits food into four groups based on the amount of processing it has gone through. Unprocessed foods include fruit, vegetables, nuts, eggs and meat. Processed culinary ingredients — which are usually not eaten alone — include oils, butter, sugar and salt
The article concluded: 'Based on the balance of current evidence, we do not believe it is appropriate to be advising consumers to avoid all UPFs.
'We await further evidence to inform consumer guidance on the need to limit consumption of specifics foods based on their degree or type of processing.'
Commenting on the study Dr Hilda Mulrooney, reader in nutrition and health at London Metropolitan University, added: 'This is an important and timely paper, given the current level of interest in UPFs and their potential effects on health.
'It is important to acknowledge the fact that, for some groups in particular, foods classed as UPFs make very significant contributions to nutrient intakes, and these would be difficult to achieve otherwise.
'Much of the research available shows associations between UPFs and health outcomes and cannot demonstrate causality.
'This distinction is important, given that many UPFs — for example breakfast cereals and breads — make substantial contributions to nutrient intakes in the UK population.'
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Disney Jr. announced on Tuesday it has greenlighted the first preschool Iron Man series, the animated Marvel's Iron Man and his Awesome Friends.
Following the hit kid-skewing Spider-Man and His Awesome Friends, the new show centers on a young Tony Stark aka Iron Man (Mason Blomberg) "and his world-saving besties," Riri Williams aka Ironheart (Kapri Ladd) and Amadeus Cho aka Iron Hulk (Aidyn Ahn).
The producers tease that the show "follows the adventures (and misadventures) of best friends and super geniuses Tony Stark, Riri Williams and Amadeus Cho as they work together to solve problems both big and small and protect their city. ... The young trio work together to make the world a better place, protecting their city and each other."
From Disney Branded Television, the series is currently in production and slated for a summer 2025 premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney+.
Disney is the parent company of ABC News.
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Newswise — People with disabilities could play an enormous role in deciding the outcome of the presidential election and the balance of power in Congress.
In a new report, the Rutgers Program for Disability Research projects 40.2 million people with disabilities will be eligible to vote in November, a 5.1% increase since 2020 due to an aging population and medical advances.
Voter turnout is steadily rising in the disability community, suggesting an electorate that is increasingly engaged when voting is accessible.
“People with disabilities are the sleeping tiger in American politics,” said Professor Lisa Schur, Co-Director of the Rutgers Program for Disability Research. “They represent a large and growing portion of the electorate, and they could make a critical difference in the outcome of this and future elections.”
The researchers analyzed Census Bureau data to estimate the size of the disability electorate, including demographic and state-level projections. According to their report:
- 1 in 6 eligible voters has a disability (2 million), an increase of 5.1% since 2020, double the 2.5% rise in the number of eligible voters without disabilities.
- 1 in 3 eligible voters either has a disability or lives with someone who has a disability, a combined total of 7 million people.
- Mobility impairment is the most common disability (1 million), followed by cognitive impairment (14.4 million), hearing impairment (11.9 million), and visual impairment (7.2 million). These groups overlap, as many people have more than one disability.
- As a voting demographic, there are more eligible voters with disabilities (2 million) than eligible voters who are Hispanic/Latino (35.7 million) or Black (31.1 million).
- 1 million eligible voters with disabilities live in the battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Nearly 62% of people with disabilities voted in 2020, up from 56% in 2016, according to an earlier report by the Rutgers Program for Disability Research.
Mail-in voting during the pandemic increased accessibility, but many states have now passed laws that make it harder to vote, raising questions about whether people with disabilities will be able to fully participate in this election.
“People with disabilities are just as interested in voting as other citizens, as shown by their rising turnout despite the voting difficulties they often face,” said Distinguished Professor Douglas Kruse, Co-Director of the Rutgers Program for Disability Research. “The high stakes in this election will motivate many people with disabilities to vote, and it’s important that they be able to do so easily.”
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk weapons funding
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
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The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterparts in a letter dated Sunday that the changes must occur. The letter, which restates U.S. policy toward humanitarian aid and arms transfers, was sent amid deteriorating conditions in northern Gaza and reports Israel had conducted a strike on a hospital tent site in central Gaza that killed at least four people.
A senior defense official said Tuesday that Blinken and Austin sent a letter to their Israeli counterparts as they saw a recent decrease in assistance reaching Gaza. The official said a similar letter sent by Blinken in April triggered a constructive response and “concrete measures from the Israelis.”
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the latest letter was a way to similarly address the problem.
For Israel to continue qualifying for foreign military financing, the level of aid getting into Gaza must increase to at least 350 trucks a day, Israel must institute additional humanitarian pauses and provide increased security for humanitarian sites, Austin and Blinken said. They said Israel had 30 days to respond to the different requirements.
An Israeli official confirmed a letter had been delivered but did not discuss the contents. The 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.
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AP reporters Tara Copp and Matthew Lee in Washington and Josef Federman in Jerusalem contributed.
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Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Oct. 15 (UPI) -- The most surprising play in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series happened off the field, when a snake was found in the Los Angeles Dodgers' dugout. Brent Honeywell, the Dodgers' relief pitcher, said he walked into the dugout during the fifth inning and spotted the small serpent nearby. Advertisement "I was hoping it was a rally snake. We pushed some [runs] across after that," Honeywell told MLB.com. The Dodgers, who were down by six runs at the time of the snake discovery, ended up still losing to the New York Mets 7-3. The snake was wrapped in a towel and carried off by a member of the grounds crew. "We've had Snakes on a Plane, Snakes on a Train and the latest Hollywood hit: Snake in the Dugout," Fox Sports play-by-play commentator Joe Davis quipped. Honeywell said it was far from the most unusual thing he has encountered in a baseball -- in 2015, when he was a prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays' system, he and his teammates encountered a 10-foot alligator in the clubhouse ahead of an away game in Port Charlotte, Fla. Advertisement Read More Steel chestnut plunges World Conker Championships into controversy Exotic caracal cat on the loose in Chicago suburb Michigan woman thought $100,000 lottery win was 'a scam'
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The value brought to the field from Colton Cowser and Ryan Mountcastle has been recognized. The pair of Orioles were named Rawlings Gold Glove finalists in left field and at first base, respectively, on Tuesday following strong showings at their positions this year.
Cowser, as a rookie, excelled in a difficult environment at Camden Yards. He has the ability to play center field, and as such, that range was imperative when dealing with the large space in left field because of the deep wall. And Mountcastle, who was drafted as a shortstop, showed once again how successful his move to first base has turned out to be.
Of players who featured in left field for at least 800 innings this season, Cowser has the top defensive runs above average metric (5.0), according to FanGraphs, which accounts for positional adjustments when calculating how many runs a player saves by his defensive work. The other American League finalists in left field, the Cleveland Guardians’ Steven Kwan and the New York Yankees’ Alex Verdugo, trail with 3.6 and 0.0 defensive runs above average, respectively. Cowser also led the group with eight outs above average.
Mountcastle, who’s an American League finalist with the Minnesota Twins’ Carlos Santana and Texas Rangers’ Nathaniel Lowe, has taken strides in his adjustment to first base over the years. His bat was always the center piece of scouting reports when he was young, but Mountcastle has turned himself into a top-tier defender.
“I always thought I got a little bit of flak for my defense, and I don’t want to say I’ve worked harder than anybody else, but it feels like I’ve done so much work over there at first base to become — at least in my mind — competent over there,” Mountcastle said in June. “I’ve always had that confidence in myself to hit the ball, and to finally feel confident on the field and feel like I help the team out in the field is really cool, just for all the work I’ve put in.”
Mountcastle finished tied for third in the majors with eight defensive runs saved, per FanGraphs, and his two outs above average left him tied for sixth.
Baltimore’s most recent Gold Glove winner was Ramón Urías at third base in 2022. Urías was the Orioles’ first Gold Glove winner since Manny Machado in 2015. Now, Cowser and Mountcastle hope to become more than finalists on Nov. 3, when winners are announced.
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Transitioning from living with parents to living on campus can be challenging, especially when trying to establish new habits. Many students find this challenge as they try to figure out what was passed down from their parents and what is truly their own habits.
This era of self-discovery is vital during college. Here are some tips to help with the transition:
What’s important to you?
The number one thing when trying to establish good habits is finding out what is important to you. If a habit does not align with your values or what you find important, it will be difficult to make yourself follow a new routine.
This is where self-introspection is important. What kind of life do you want to live? The idea that “your every day is what makes up your life” is true as the small actions you take throughout your day are what build your future.
Therefore, find what values matter most to you. If you want to be clean and organized, make sure your tasks reflect that. If you value aesthetics and creativity, then make sure you keep that value consistent in everything you do.
Creating Tasks
When it comes to creating the tasks that build that good habit, it’s good to start off small and realistic. Deciding to go to the gym every day for two hours will probably not be followed through with unless you’re a gym rat.
Instead, maybe going twice a week for one hour might be do-able if you value fitness. To add on, choosing a consistent time and place that matches your schedule will make it easier to build the habit. Don’t choose to go to the gym in the morning if you’re not a morning person.
Accountability
The hardest part of building good habits is holding yourself accountable. Having a friend to build a good habit with might help but you have to want the change for yourself to see any difference.
Going back to the ideas of values, remind yourself consistently why you want to build the habit and the drive to get it done will make itself known.
Giving yourself grace
It’s okay to miss or day or two when it comes to building good habits. The important thing is jumping right back in the next day without making excuses.
At some point, the habit will become as natural as going to bed and waking up. Sometimes, schedule conflicts arise or it ends up feeling more like a chore than something you truly want to do.
That’s when a reevaluation of the habit is needed as it might no longer serve a value you thought was important. Regardless, being kind to yourself at the beginning will serve you the most in the end.
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Sportscar ace Richard Westbrook announces retirement from racing
Westbrook forged allegiances with numerous manufacturers during a lengthy career littered with high points in GT racing and prototypes
#2 Cadillac Racing Cadillac V-Series.R: Richard Westbrook
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Five-time Le Mans podium finisher Richard Westbrook has called time on a career in which he was a factory driver with Porsche, General Motors, BMW, Aston Martin and Ford.
The 49-year-old Briton has announced that last weekend’s Petit Le Mans IMSA SportsCar Championship finale at Road Atlanta was his last race as a professional driver.
Westbrook’s decision to retire brings the curtain down on a career that included back-to-back Porsche Supercup titles in 2006-07 and class victories in the Sebring 12 Hours and Daytona 24 Hours enduros in 2013 and 2018 respectively.
As well as third-place finishes overall with Glickenhaus and Cadillac at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2022 and ’23, he notched up a trio of class podiums at the Circuit de la Sarthe with Porsche, Ford and Aston Martin.
Westbrook explained the time was right to call time on his career, despite having a year left to run on his contract with the JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche GTP team with which he has raced in IMSA this season.
“You can’t do it forever and at some point you have to be honest with yourself, say you’ve had a good run and pass on the baton,” Westbrook told Autosport.
“This was the first season that I have felt like that: my performances were still there, but the enjoyment factor had gone a bit.
“I wasn’t so excited about getting in the car as I had been in the past, and if that’s the case, you have to question whether you should be doing it.
Petit Le Mans was Westbrook's final race as a pro as he bowed out in the JDC/Miller MotorSports Porsche 963
Photo by: Jake Galstad / Motorsport Images
“I’m happy with my career and the way it has ended: I probably wasn’t going to achieve a lot more and it has been my decision to stop.”
Westbrook said that his biggest achievement was racing for 23 seasons after he started competing again following six years of inactivity after his single-seater career stalled in Formula 3 in 1996.
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“I have to pinch myself sometimes what has happened over the past 20-odd years,” he explained.
“Everything happened so quickly: I went from doing nothing to driving for all these manufacturers.”
Westbrook picked out his four seasons racing for Chip Ganassi Racing in IMSA in 2016-19 with the Ford GT in the GT Le Mans class as one of the best periods of his career.
“That was a special time for me,” said Westbrook, whose regular driving partner over the four years was Ryan Briscoe.
“We had a good group of people and scored a lot of wins, but unfortunately not the championship. We were second twice and it always went down to the wire - that’s one regret I will always have.
“When I look back I think I should have won more, more championships. There were big wins in IMSA, like Daytona and Sebring, but never a championship - that will always rankle.”
Westbrook formed a successful partnership at Ford with Briscoe, but the title eluded them
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He singled out his second-place overall finish in the 2015 IMSA points alongside Michael Valiante with the Spirit of Daytona team when he was on the books of Chevrolet as another regret.
“We were a small operation racing against big teams like Action Express Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing and we came within three points of the championship,” he said.
Friday favourite: Westbrook's sticker book favourite that became a happy hunting ground
Westbrook also picked the first of his two Le Mans overall podiums, notched up with Glickenhaus Racing, as another highlight.
“Jim [Glickenhaus, the marque founder] put his money where his mouth was and we achieved everything we could,” said Westbrook.
“To stand on the Le Mans podium with him was really special.”
The three Le Mans podiums in class came in 2010 in GT2 with the Scuderia Italia Porsche team and in 2016 and 2020 respectively with Ford and Aston Martin in GTE Pro.
He was also a race winner in the FIA GT1 World Championship with the JRM Nissan team in 2010 and in class in FIA GTs with the Prospeed Porsche squad in 2008 and ’09.
Westbrook was a frontrunner in the Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries one-make single-seater championship in 1994-95, but a proposed F3 drive with the KMS-run Benetton Junior Team in Germany fell through for 1996.
He then stopped racing after a handful F3 races in Germany and Austria that year and didn’t resume until coming back for a short self-funded partial programme in the Supercup in 2002.
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Mraket regulator SEBI has increased the overall position limit at the trading member level across client and proprietary trades in index futures and options to ₹7,500 crore, or 15 per cent of total open interest (OI) in the market.
Until now, the overall position limit at the trading member level (proprietary and client) was set at ₹500 crore.
“Based on the feedback received from market participants, the deliberations held in the Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC) and further internal discussions, the position limits for TMs, cumulatively for client and proprietary trades, in index Futures and Options contracts may be set at higher of ₹7,500 crore or 15 per cent of the total OI in the market. As per the extant practice, the position limits will be applicable for index futures and index options separately,” SEBI said in a circular.
Noting that the open interest of both the participants and the market is dynamic and changing throughout the day, Sebi said that the positions of market participants in the equity derivatives segment will now be monitored based on total open interest of the market at the end of previous day’s trade.
“In case of a drop in market OI compared to the previous day’s market OI, market participants may breach the specified position limits even if their positions have remained unchanged throughout the day. For such cases of passive breaches, market participants would not be penalised and not be required to unwind their positions,” the regulator said.
Brokers had raised concerns over the new rules governing F&O trading. Monitoring of position limits intra-day as opposed to end-of-day may impact proprietary trading desks, high-frequency traders and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).
Currently, position limits are specified by SEBI at the client level for index derivatives contracts. Many players breach this limit intraday but get back to allowed limits before markets close. The new limits set by SEBI will allow more head room for traders.
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Funke Akindele Claps Back at Man Criticising Her For Recording Prayer: "Jews Don Brainwash am"
- Funke Akindele has shared a video where she was praying fervently in Yoruba while she was on location with her cast and crew
- In the recording, she was sweating as she called on God to bless her efforts and bind the devil over her much anticipated movie
- Her video drew the attention of a fan, who scolded her for showing off with prayer by recording and broadcasting it
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, triggered the wrath of a fan after she shared a video showing where she was praying in Yoruba while on movie location.
In the recording, the high grossing actress was with her cast as she prayed fervently in Yoruba language, asking God to bless her efforts. She also rebuked the devil over her movie.
A fan known as Jamzy on X reacted to the post and slammed Akindele for recording her prayer and broadcasting it. According to him, she was just trying to show off that she was a prayer warrior.
The fan also mentioned that the bible says that people should not pray in public and women should not also not pray when men are there.
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Funke Akindele replies fans
Reacting to what the man said, the movie star, who renewed her friendship with Eniola Badmus thanked him and called the person a man of God.
However, her fans thrashed the man. They stated that he has been brainwashed by the Jews and that he was not a good Christian.
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How fans reacted to the post
Reactions have trailed the post made by the man about Akindele. Here are some of the comments below:
@YoDjJamzy:
"Why show off. Prayers directed to God aren’t meant to be recorded and broadcasted. What’s the essence? Showing y’all are prayer warriors? Remember what Jesus said bout ppl praying out loud in public spaces?Plus, Christians believes a woman shouldn’t lead a prayer when men are in attendance."
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@Boo1746734:
"Which Christians Abeg oo if na u talk say na you which one Christians believe please oo we don’t abi you don’t know of Deborah and other prophetesses in the Bible?"
@tomzie296:
"People way Jews are brainwashed, they can't see the truth now until someone comes out to say, Jesus doesn't answer their prayers. Y'all should go back to your ancestors because we're worshipping a white man religion and we left our ancestor's power thinking it's the Devil."
@iam_pterr:
"Those who put God first always first."
@official_micolo:
"Prayers in your mother tongue hits you differently."
@badboyjovi07:
"Celestial women is always prayer full, I am proud to be a celestial."
@Amanda___praise:
"This is so beautiful, so wholesome."
@Itzpelumi:
"You gats they pray for this industry o. Cus some people wants to see your downfall."
@BLACKHEX5555:
"Automated. See prayer warrior ooo. With everything we have and still will have.. must be committed to God ,the Everlasting source. Amen to the prayers."
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Nigerians applaud Funke Akindele over movie
Legit.ng had reported that the Nigerian multitalented actress and movie director had excited her fans with her creative skills.
The movie director known for her blockbuster movies had been promoting the second part of her highest-grossing movie, “A tribe of Judah”, for some time now.
Her latest clip about the movie prompted Nigerians to give her accolades for the creativity she immersed in promoting her films.
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OLOID to Unveil Presence Detection and Continuous Authentication at Oktane 2024
OLOID’s Presence Detection and Continuous Authentication provide real-time monitoring to ensure only authorized users can access and stay active on devices.
SUNNYVALE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- OLOID, a leading provider of modern identity and access management products, will showcase the new Presence Detection and Continuous Authentication features for its Passwordless Platform at Oktane 2024 in Las Vegas. These new capabilities are designed to enhance security for frontline workers using shared devices, offering heightened identity assurance and robust data protection.Frontline workers frequently access business-critical data on shared devices, making them a key target for cyber threats. OLOID’s latest innovations aim to safeguard these devices against unauthorized access, using advanced contactless biometrics, employee badges, and AI-powered computer vision to create a seamless and secure user experience.
Setting a New Standard in Security: Presence Detection and Continuous Authentication
OLOID’s Presence Detection and Continuous Authentication features deliver real-time, continuous monitoring of user activity, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access and remain active on devices. These capabilities address a critical gap in workforce security by continuously verifying the user’s identity and physical presence, preventing unauthorized access even when the user steps away.
“Our Presence Detection technology leverages camera-based silhouette tracking to ensure only authorized users are active on a device,” said Aman Khanna, VP of Product Growth at OLOID. “This not only strengthens security but also eliminates the need for repeated logins, making the experience more efficient for employees who frequently use shared devices.”
The Continuous Authentication features enhance security by monitoring the user’s presence in the field of view of the device, ensuring that only the authorized individual can access sensitive applications and data. When the user moves out of the camera’s view for an extended period, the system automatically locks the device, preventing unauthorized access to company, customer, or employee information.
Strengthening Data Protection and Risk Management
OLOID’s security capabilities extend beyond basic presence detection. The platform can integrate biometric identity verification, such as facial recognition, to ensure continuous validation of the user’s identity. It can also detect unauthorized individuals or devices, such as mobile phones or cameras, that may compromise data security. In response to suspicious activity, the system can block the screen, log out unauthorized sessions, and alert security teams in real time.
“As cyber threats evolve, so do our security solutions,” said Madhu Madhusudhanan, Co-founder & CTO at OLOID. “Our platform not only prevents unauthorized access but also helps organizations reduce their risk profile and maintain compliance. These advanced capabilities can even lead to lower cyber insurance premiums by mitigating potential threats before they become incidents.”
Empowering Frontline Workers with Seamless, Secure Access
OLOID’s Presence Detection and Continuous Authentication features offer a passwordless experience tailored to frontline workers’ needs. By utilizing biometrics and employee badges, workers can securely access shared devices without compromising convenience or productivity. These features reduce administrative burdens, enhance security, and ensure a smooth, uninterrupted workflow.
At Oktane 2024, attendees will have the opportunity to experience OLOID’s innovative solutions firsthand and see how these features are transforming identity management in the workplace. OLOID invites all attendees to visit Booth EM10 to learn more about how Presence Detection and Continuous Authentication are setting a new standard for workforce security.
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EXCLUSIVEDoes Taylor Swift or Joe Biden better represent Pennsylvania? Swing state voters weigh in
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'Scranton Joe' is living up to his nickname as voters in Pennsylvania say that President Joe Biden better represents their state than Taylor Swift.
Polling done exclusively for DailyMail.com by J.L. Partners found that 48 percent of likely voters in the critical swing state said Biden better represents them.
A much smaller 17 percent gave the distinction to the 34-year-old megastar. Another 35 percent said they didn't know.
Biden was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania and then moved to Delaware, a state he would represent for 36 years in the U.S. Senate before becoming vice president and later president.
Swift was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania but moved to Tennessee as a teenager to start her singing career.
'Scranton Joe' is living up to his nickname as voters in Pennsylvania say that President Joe Biden better represents their state than pop star Taylor Swift
Pennsylvania could hold the keys to the White House this year and both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are spending lots of time and money wooing Keystone State voters.
Bucks County, where Swift spent her early years, is one area that will be closely watched on election night as a major indicator of who could the state that will likely decide the race.
Harris has both Biden and Swift in her corner - but the polling suggests Biden could be a better Pennsylvania surrogate.
'Looking at these numbers, the best advice to Harris in Pennsylvania would be "more Biden, less Swift,"' said J.L Partners' co-founder James Johnson.
'That might seem unusual considering the president had to bow out of the race, but he is seen as a much better representative of the state than the singer, and clearly still resonates with blue-collar workers – particularly in the north east of the state.'
'Voters fundamentally think of politics through the lens of politicians, and even with his baggage his backing goes further than a celebrity endorsement,' Johnson continued.
'That's especially so amongst black voters: only 2 percent of them say Taylor Swift is the best representative for Pennsylvania.'
Among demographic groups, black voters overwhelmingly chose Biden over Swift - 86 percent to 2 percent.
When white voters answered the question, 43 percent said Biden better represented Pennsylvania, while 16 percent picked the pop star.
Current supporters of Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, were decidedly in Biden's corner too - 78 percent for the president versus 15 percent for Swift.
A majority of Trump's 2024 supporters didn't know how to answer the query.
Sixty-two percent answered they didn't know, while 19 percent chose Biden and 18 percent picked Swift.
Swift announced that she was endorsing Harris immediately following the September 10 presidential debate.
The pop star has yet to appear on the campaign trail for the Democratic nominee, while Biden is returning to Philadelphia Tuesday for a campaign event with just three weeks to go before Election Day.
Overall, J.L. Partners' polling found that the race in Pennsylvania is tied between Harris and Trump - with both candidates receiving 47 percent.
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Lil Durk's Deep Thoughts may be delayed. The album was initially supposed to come out on Oct. 18, but a look at its page on Apple Music says the release date is Nov. 22.
Juice Wrld has two new songs out: "Both Ways" and "Cavalier," both part of his The Pre-Party (Extended) EP. The former dropped with a music video directed by Trippie Redd and DotComNirvan.
Teyana Taylor will be in the building when celebrities are honored at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday. She'll take the stage to help induct Dionne Warwick, who she'll play in an upcoming biopic.
Ashanti is one of the many people celebrating a birthday this Libra season. Since she couldn't visit an island, hubby Nelly seemingly brought the island to her. A clip shared on Instagram shows her giving a speech, expressing her love for her Nelly and their son.
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Newswise — A class of material called perovskites, which have special electronic bonding with many applications, could be useful for quantum sensing.
Many scientists are studying different materials for their potential use in quantum technology. One important feature of the atoms in these materials is called spin. Scientists want to control atomic spins to develop new types of materials, known as spintronics. They could be used in advanced technologies like memory devices and quantum sensors for ultraprecise measurements.
In a recent breakthrough, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Northern Illinois University discovered that they could use light to detect the spin state in a class of materials called perovskites (specifically in this research methylammonium lead iodide, or MAPbI3). Perovskites have many potential uses, from solar panels to quantum technology.
To understand spin, consider electrons orbiting the atomic nucleus. When atoms are close together, they can share some of their outer electrons, which creates a bond between them. Each bond contains two electrons that are “paired,” meaning they share an orbital — the region where they move.
Now, each of these paired electrons has one of two possible spin states: spin up or spin down. If one electron is spin up, the other is spin down. Since we can’t know exactly which electron has which spin without looking at them, we say they exist in a quantum superposition — a state where they are both spin up and spin down until observed.
By modulating the concentration of the neodymium to the concentration of the excitons, we can end up using the neodymium as a kind of probe for the spins in the exciton. — Saw Wai Hla, Argonne physicist
This is the same concept used in quantum computing. A quantum bit, or qubit, can represent both zero and one at the same time, unlike a classical bit which is only one or the other. This makes quantum computers much more powerful in some ways than regular computers.
Identifying and controlling electron spins are key to creating quantum devices like computers and sensors.
In their study, the researchers used light to excite one of the two paired electrons in the perovskite material. This caused the electron to move to a higher-energy level, leaving a “hole” in the lower-energy level. This pairing of one excited electron and one hole is called an exciton.
Excitons are formed when the energy from light gets converted into electric potential energy. Normally, excitons don’t last long because the excited electron eventually falls back into the hole, a process called recombination, which releases light. In MAPbI3, such excitons usually last just a few tens of nanoseconds.
The research group led by Northern Illinois University Professor Tao Xu discovered a way to extend the exciton’s lifetime by more than ten times. They did this by adding a rare earth metal called neodymium to the material. Neodymium has unpaired electrons in its outer orbital, which makes it a good candidate to interact with the exciton’s electrons.
An electron that is promoted to a higher orbital in the exciton ends up also partially occupying an orbital in a neodymium atom. This creates a spin-entangled state with the localized spins in the neodymium atom. The entangled electron in the neodymium is still connected to its partner electron in the perovskite. Even though they’re separated, they can still “communicate” with each other, which gives scientists useful information about the material and could be used for quantum sensing.
“We can use neodymium to act as a probe to observe the spins in the exciton,” said Argonne Physicist Saw Wai Hla, a co-author of the study.
“The main point is that we can communicate with the individual electrons in an exciton through their interactions with the neodymium atoms. This is exciting because, normally, these electrons just decay and release light,” said Argonne Nanoscientist Benjamin Diroll, another co-author.
Neodymium works as a quantum sensor under a relatively low magnetic field, according to Xu. But if the magnetic field is too strong, the spins in the neodymium get locked, and the connection to the exciton breaks down.
“The exciting part is that by adjusting the neodymium concentration, we can detect the spins of excitons. This could potentially allow us to entangle up to 10 electron spins, which would be a very interesting qubit material for quantum computing,” Xu said.
This research would not have been possible without the many advanced scientific capabilities available at Argonne. The researchers made extensive use of Argonne’s Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM), a DOE Office of Science user facility. At the CNM, Hla and Kyaw Zin Latt performed scanning tunneling microscopy measurements. Additionally, Christopher Fry performed electron paramagnetic resonance measurements, Yuzi Liu conducted a transmission electron microscopy study and John Pearson performed magnetic measurements. Finally, Diroll performed a photoluminescence spectroscopy study, and Richard Schaller provided interpretation of the results and insights into the electronic mechanisms.
In addition, Taewoo Kim and Justin G. Connell from Argonne’s Materials Science Division contributed to ultraviolet photoemission studies, and Zhenzhen Yang from Argonne’s Chemical Sciences and Engineering division conducted X-ray photoemission spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy studies.
An article based on the study was published in Nature Communications. The study was funded by DOE’s Office of Basic Energy Sciences and the National Science Foundation.
About Argonne’s Center for Nanoscale Materials
The Center for Nanoscale Materials is one of the five DOE Nanoscale Science Research Centers, premier national user facilities for interdisciplinary research at the nanoscale supported by the DOE Office of Science. Together the NSRCs comprise a suite of complementary facilities that provide researchers with state-of-the-art capabilities to fabricate, process, characterize and model nanoscale materials, and constitute the largest infrastructure investment of the National Nanotechnology Initiative. The NSRCs are located at DOE’s Argonne, Brookhaven, Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories. For more information about the DOE NSRCs, please visit https://science.osti.gov/User-Facilities/User-Facilities-at-a-Glance.
Argonne National Laboratory seeks solutions to pressing national problems in science and technology by conducting leading-edge basic and applied research in virtually every scientific discipline. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit https://energy.gov/science.
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UN says deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon should be investigated
The United Nations is calling for an independent investigation into an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon that killed at least 22 people
UN says deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon should be investigated
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An Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon that killed at least 22 people needs to be independently investigated, the United Nations’ human rights office said Tuesday.
“We have real concerns with respect to … the laws of war,” Jeremy Laurence, a spokesperson for the U.N.'s human rights office said a day after the strike, as rescue workers searching through the rubble found more bodies and remains. Laurence said the U.N. had received credible reports that a dozen women and children were among the dead.
The Israeli military said it “struck a target belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization" and that it would look into reports of civilian deaths.
The apartment building hit in the airstrike was in the small village of Aito, in the country’s Christian heartland and far from Hezbollah’s main areas of influence in Lebanon's south and east. The strike was a shock to residents, and it exacerbated fears that Israel would expand its offensive deeper into Lebanon.
“I heard a loud noise, like a boom,” said Dany Alwan, who lives next door. “We ran outside, I saw the dust and the smoke and the rubble. There was a body here, another one there. It was a really ugly and painful scene.”
The three-story building had been rented out to the Hijazi family, which fled their home in the southern village of Aitaroun, according to Elie Alwan, Dany Alwan's brother and the building's owner. Some 1.2 million people have fled southern and eastern Lebanon, where the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has been concentrated.
As rescue workers rummaged through the debris on Tuesday, they found the body of a child, and later a small leg and other remains that they put together in a white bag. The Lebanese military watched as a bulldozer cleared heaps of twisted steel, destroyed olive trees, and crushed rocks.
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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Affinity Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 1.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,974 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 170 shares during the quarter. Affinity Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $3,790,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Swedbank AB acquired a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the first quarter valued at approximately $800,130,000. Capital Research Global Investors raised its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 23.3% in the first quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 17,200,124 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $3,445,185,000 after acquiring an additional 3,252,451 shares in the last quarter. Wulff Hansen & CO. raised its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 19,920.7% in the second quarter. Wulff Hansen & CO. now owns 2,801,503 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $566,632,000 after acquiring an additional 2,787,510 shares in the last quarter. Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 6,239.1% during the 2nd quarter. Granite Bay Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,418,572 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $277,456,000 after purchasing an additional 1,396,194 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 4.8% during the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 22,696,963 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $4,590,412,000 after purchasing an additional 1,040,594 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.55% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $235.00 target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report on Tuesday, September 3rd. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 11th. Morgan Stanley lowered shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and lifted their price target for the stock from $220.00 to $224.00 in a research note on Monday, September 30th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $220.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, July 15th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada upped their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $211.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $217.94.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Price Performance
Shares of JPM opened at $221.48 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.24. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $212.32 and its two-hundred day moving average is $203.88. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a twelve month low of $135.19 and a twelve month high of $225.48. The firm has a market capitalization of $636.02 billion, a PE ratio of 12.35, a P/E/G ratio of 3.28 and a beta of 1.11.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 11th. The financial services provider reported $4.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.02 by $0.35. The firm had revenue of $43.32 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.43 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a return on equity of 17.26% and a net margin of 20.32%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $4.33 earnings per share. Research analysts anticipate that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 16.75 earnings per share for the current year.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 31st. Investors of record on Friday, October 4th will be issued a $1.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 4th. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.26%. This is a boost from JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.15. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is currently 27.89%.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Company Profile
JPMorgan Chase & Co operates as a financial services company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Consumer & Community Banking (CCB), Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB), Commercial Banking (CB), and Asset & Wealth Management (AWM). The CCB segment offers deposit, investment and lending products, cash management, and payments and services; mortgage origination and servicing activities; residential mortgages and home equity loans; and credit cards, auto loans, leases, and travel services to consumers and small businesses through bank branches, ATMs, and digital and telephone banking.
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Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Oct. 15 (UPI) -- The unusual British sport of conkers has erupted into controversy after the winner of the men's title at this year's world championships was accused of cheating with a steel chestnut. The World Conker Championships featured more than 200 participants, with two competitors in each round using a chestnut on a leather string to try to break their opponents chestnut. Advertisement David Jakins, 82, a long-time competitor known as King Conker, won his first men's title at Sunday's event in Southwick, Northamptonshire. Jakins lost the overall contest to women's title winner Kelci Banschbach, 34, an Indianapolis native who became the first American to win the competition. The results were called into question after Jakins was accused of cheating in the men's event and officials found a steel chestnut in his pocket. "Allegations of foul play have been received that somehow King Conker swapped his real conker for the metal one later found in his pocket," World Conker Championships spokesman St. John Burkett told The Guardian. "Players select conkers from a sack before each round. There are also suggestions that King Conker had marked the strings of harder nuts. We can confirm he was involved in drilling and lacing the nuts before the event." Advertisement Jakins denied marking the leather strings to give himself an advantage. He also denied using the steel chestnut in the competition, explaining it was a novelty item for amusing children. "You get them to hit it with their conker and then their conker breaks and they can't believe it," he told the BBC. "It's impossible to cheat at conkers -- it's a load of nonsense." Event chairman Jim Packer said he believes Jakins, saying he examined the steel chestnut and "it's very obvious it's not a real one." The investigation is ongoing. The World Conker Championships is no stranger to controversy -- officials came under fire in 2023 when a soggy chestnut harvest led to the conkers used in the competition being baked for the first time in the event's history. Read More Michigan woman thought $100,000 lottery win was 'a scam' Florida man returns home after Milton to find alligator in his pool Baby born in microbrewery parking lot honored with special beer
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Snake slithers through Dodgers dugout during NLCS loss to Mets
A snake slithered through the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series
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A snake slithered through the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Monday.
The reptile appeared in the top of the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 7-3 loss to the New York Mets. It wasn’t big enough to put a scare into anyone.
“I was hoping it was a rally snake and we turned a rally around right after that,” reliever Brent Honeywell said. “But just something to get the boys moving a little different (after) everything else.”
The snake was wrapped in a towel and removed by a member of the grounds crew.
“We’ve had ‘Snakes on a Plane’, ‘Snakes on a Train’ and the latest Hollywood hit: ‘Snake in the Dugout,’” joked Fox play-by-play commentator Joe Davis.
The visitor didn't have the impact of the San Diego Padres' rally goose that landed on the field at Dodger Stadium in 2022.
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This past year, three presidential debates have been broadcast to the public, with animosity only growing between each one. Given this, it is paramount that debates follow a standardized ruleset to avoid confusion and hostility. The way they’ve been formatted is flimsy and harmful and in dire need of revision.
Trump/Biden debate
On June 27, the first debate of the year between Donald Trump and Joe Biden was hosted by CNN.
The rules allocated candidates two-minute responses to questions, one-minute rebuttals and one-minute responses.
Muting of candidates’ microphones was also a key rule, decided upon after Biden’s notorious “Will you shut up, man?” retort during the 2020 presidential cycle.
Now, whether or not these guidelines were upheld is an issue of its own.
Within the first 20 minutes of the broadcast, Trump’s microphone was not cut while Biden spoke. This was followed by constant interruptions, with the same attacks on each other’s character present during the previous election cycle.
Moderators frequently struggled to steer the debate in the right direction when the candidates elected to go off on unrelated tangents.
There was also the issue of live fact-checking during this particular debate, of which there was none.
After the debate ended, The Washington Post summarized 35 faulty statements.
This absence of fact-checking once again only serves to confuse viewers, resulting in an inaccurate idea of candidates’ policies and stances.
Trump/Harris debate
Once Kamala Harris was nominated to take Biden’s place, a second debate took place on Sept. 10.
This one was hosted by ABC with slightly tweaked rules. Though mostly the same, there was live fact-checking and the allotted rebuttal period was two minutes, rather than one.
While these changes were theoretically beneficial, once again the issue arose of whether or not they were followed. Despite the microphone rule being enforced at times, there were occasions of mics being unmuted to allow candidates to speak when they should not have been allowed to.
Moderators also continued to be spoken over. In addition to this, fact-checking was ignored at times due to the fact that it is not a standard candidates are expected to be held to.
Vance/Walz debate
After the presidential dialogues came the debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz on Oct.1. Hosted by CBS, the ruleset was a bit different.
Mics remained on for both speakers throughout the broadcast, though moderators could turn them off at any time. There was also no live fact-checking and rebuttal time was similar to that of the previous debate.
All of these rules met trouble, namely the one regarding microphones. Leaving them on at all times led to disorder, making it necessary to completely cut them at one point due to an argument that arose.
Fact-checking was also a large issue, as CBS News found a plethora of misleading or blatantly false claims following the debate.
So, what should the rules be?
Despite opposition, live fact-checking and mic-muting would aid in maintaining the integrity of conversations and preventing false claims from being made, diminishing confusion and allowing more genuine arguments that cannot mislead voters.
Parker Hodges-Beggs is a journalism sophomore who can be reached at [email protected]
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Ex-British Diplomat Faults Peter Obi’s Description of Supersport Crew Killers as 'Non-State Actors'
- The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has been criticised for claiming Supersports crew killers are “non-state actors”
- A former director of the British Council in Nigeria, David Roberts, said the attack was an act of criminality
- Roberts said Obi terming the incident as terrorism tends to stigmatise Nigeria as a terror-invested state
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FCT, Abuja - A former director of the British Council in Nigeria, David Roberts, has criticized the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for claiming those who killed some Supersports crew are “non-state actors”.
The Supersport crew members were attacked in a tragic ambush along the Ihiala-Orlu Road, Anambra state.
Obi, who condemned the attack said the hoodlums were “non-state actors who have continued to inflict pain and sorrow on families.”
According to the Nigerian Tribune, Roberts said the incident was an act of criminality by sundry criminal elements.
He said it has nothing to do with terrorism as portrayed by Obi’s term non-state actor.
“By using the words “non-state actors” to describe the perpetrators of this dastardly and cowardly attack, Mr Obi has perhaps deliberately or inadvertently given the international community a clue that this incident was an act of terror or an organised act by a separatist group.”
He explained that terming the incident as terrorism tends to stigmatise Nigeria as a terror-invested state.
Roberts said it was clear that the attack was a random act of criminality by armed robbers or kidnappers.
“Using the term non-state actors in this incident unnecessarily stigmatises Nigeria, which may tank her index score in next year’s Global Terrorism Index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace.”
Obi chides Tinubu's government over National grid collapse
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Obi criticized the recent collapse of Nigeria’s national grid.
Obi emphasized the devastating impact of frequent power failures on Nigeria’s economy, especially on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Comparing Nigeria to other African nations, Obi highlighted that countries like South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria generate significantly more electricity
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After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process
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Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives.
“You’re just traumatized when you have these losses. At some point, you’re just glad you’re alive,” said Don Hornstein, an insurance law expert at the University of North Carolina. “And then you have to turn to the business side of this. It’s tough.”
Helene was a Category 4 storm that first struck Florida’s Gulf Coast on September 26, dumped trillions of gallons of rain and left a trail of destruction for hundreds of miles across several states. At least 246 people have died in what is now the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina, according to statistics from the National Hurricane Center.
Two weeks later, Hurricane Milton swept across Florida, killing at least 11 people. The Category 3 storm destroyed coastal communities, tore apart homes, filled streets with mud and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.
The combined private insured losses from the two hurricanes could reach $55 billion, according to risk management firm Moody’s RMS.
Immediately after disasters like these, property insurance is likely not top of mind as people secure their safety and basic needs, but insurance claims are part of the process of resetting. Many buy the policies in hope they can help protect them when disaster strikes. But oftentimes insurance doesn’t cover what the policy holder thinks it does — or thinks it should.
Rhoda Moehring, who turns 86 this month, says she doesn’t have a lot of faith that insurance companies will help her salvage the flooded rental homes she owns in the river town of Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend.
“I usually get zip with these things,” Moehring said. ”‘Was I insured for that?’ ‘No, sorry, you weren’t.’ And it goes on and on. So I don’t put a whole lot of confidence in it.”
Moehring said she wasn’t sure about the details of her insurance policies and she’ll be relying on her son to help her navigate the claims process.
Here are some steps home and business owners should keep in mind when filing an insurance claim after a natural disaster.
ACT FAST, DO THE MATH
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.
ALL IN THE DOCUMENTS
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.
REPAIR OR LAWYER UP
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.
OTHER AID SOURCES
For those with little or no insurance, there are government programs that can assist. The application process is similar to insurance claims: Contact the agency, determine eligibility and file an application.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers grants for home repair or replacement for applicants who meet certain conditions. The Department of Housing and Urban Development also offers certain grants that are available for hurricane survivors. And the Small Business Administration offers low-interest loans to renters, homeowners, business owners, and non-profits that suffered losses due to disasters. However, the government has warned that the SBA is running out of money to fund these loans unless its coffers are replenished by Congress.
For more details about these programs visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov.
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Associated Press reporter Kate Payne contributed from Tallahassee, Fla.
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“At Advantage Chiropractic, our goal is to help our patients achieve optimal health and mobility by addressing the root cause of their discomfort,” says Dr. Daniel Watters, lead chiropractor at Advantage Chiropractic.“We combine traditional chiropractic techniques with modern therapies to ensure each patient receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.”
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ATLANTA — Local election board members in Georgia cannot refuse to certify election results in any scenario, even if they report concerns about fraud or errors, a state judge ruled Tuesday.
“If election superintendents were, as Plaintiff urges, free to play investigator, prosecutor, jury, and judge and so — because of a unilateral determination of error or fraud — refuse to certify election results, Georgia voters would be silenced,” Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his decision. “Our Constitution and our Election Code do not allow for that to happen.”
The ruling comes as several Republican local election board members have already declined to certify election results from primary contests earlier this year and after the Georgia State Election Board passed new rules that appeared to allow this discretion. Georgia’s Republican secretary of state has long emphasized that certification is not optional under Georgia law.
Julie Adams, a Republican on the Fulton County Board of Elections, asked the court to rule that her duty to certify is discretionary — not mandatory. Adams has declined to certify multiple elections this year.
McBurney has yet to decide on the new State Election Board rules themselves, which are being challenged in several other lawsuits.
New election rules
One rule says local boards should conduct a “reasonable inquiry” into the accuracy of the count before certifying results. The other says local board members must be allowed to examine all election-related documents “prior to certification of results.”
Several Democratic local election officials and voters, as well as the Democratic Party of Georgia and the Democratic National Committee, filed a lawsuit asking the courts to overturn the rules, or at least affirm that under Georgia law, local election boards’ duty to certify is mandatory, not discretionary.
Certifying election results at the county level is a critical step leading up to the Electoral College vote. Election observers worry that even unsuccessful attempts to block certification could result in disruptions or open the door for misinformation about the integrity of the election — which could have sweeping consequences in a critical swing state.
The Republicans on the State Election Board have faced scrutiny for a series of rule changes ahead of the November election that have been praised by former President Donald Trump. The last-minute tinkering with election rules has drawn criticism not only from Democrats and local election officials, who are scrambling to train poll workers, but also Georgia’s Republican secretary of state and attorney general.
Several of the rules, including a measure approved in September that requires poll workers to hand count the number of ballots cast on Election Day in each precinct, are facing multiple lawsuits and are in court over the next several days.
A trial over certification rules
During a roughly two hour trial, lawyers challenging the certification rules and those defending them agreed Georgia law is clear that election results must be certified by the state deadline. But they fought over whether the court should go further to rein in potentially rogue election officials who may not comply.
“We’re going to assume that public officials are going to fulfill their duty in good faith,” argued Elizabeth Young, the state’s senior assistant attorney general. “You do your best and you certify and you turn whatever the issue is that you think is not quite resolved over to the district attorney.”
McBurney was skeptical. “I happen to live in a county where a member of a board didn’t certify, so I’m wondering when we need to set aside this presumption when faced with real-life examples,” he replied, referencing Fulton County, where Republican members including Adams declined to certify election results earlier this year. Similar votes have occurred in other Georgia counties and in other swing states since 2020.
Attorneys challenging the rules pressed McBurney for a ruling making it undisputable that local election board members must certify.
In fact, later that same day, McBurney heard arguments in the lawsuit from Adams, the Fulton County election board member.
Her lawyer, who works for the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute, argued that individual board members can vote against certifying or decline to certify certain buckets of votes as long as the board as a whole still moves to certify votes that are “correct.”
In his Tuesday ruling, McBurney did agree that any election information not protected from disclosure that is needed to inspect or conduct elections should be promptly provided to election board members. But he made clear that not receiving that information is not grounds to vote against certifying.
“[Election s]uperintendents are rule-writers, personnel trainers and managers, logisticians, marketers, and accountants. Much of what they do is left to their broad, reasoned discretion. But not everything — some things an election superintendent must do, either in a certain way or by a certain time, with no discretion to do otherwise,” McBurney wrote.
“While the superintendent must investigate concerns about miscounts and must report those concerns to a prosecutor if they persist after she investigates, the existence of those concerns, those doubts, and those worries is not cause to delay or decline certification,” he wrote.
The decision can be appealed, so litigation may be ongoing as Election Day nears.
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The Cleveland Browns are trading wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Bills, per multiple reports, including The Athletic's Dianna Russini. The Browns are reportedly getting a third-round pick in return.
This story will be updated.
The Cleveland Browns are trading wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Bills, per multiple reports, including The Athletic's Dianna Russini. The Browns are reportedly getting a third-round pick in return.
This story will be updated.
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Lies of San Francisco Mercedes driver, 79, are exposed after she killed couple and their infants with her SUV
A San Francisco Mercedes driver charged with killing a couple and their two children changed her story about caused the fatal crash.
Mary Fong Lau, 79, is accused of mowing down Diego Cardoso de Oliveira, 40, Matilde Ramos Pinto, 38, and their two children with her SUV as they waited at a bus stop in the West Portal neighborhood.
The San Francisco Standard reported that Lau told witnesses at the scene that she was trying to park when she accidentally hit the accelerator during the fateful incident on March 16.
However, Lau told cops at the hospital that the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 she was driving malfunctioned before she plowed into the bus shelter where the family of four was struck.
Investigators found no problems with Lau's car, which they said was traveling at an estimated 66 to 75 mph, the Standard reported.
The crash killed the couple and their sons, 1-year-old Joaquin Ramos Pinto de Oliveira and three-month-old Cauê Ramos Pinto de Oliveira, as the family was waiting to catch a bus to the zoo.
The Mercedes driver charged with killing Diego Cardoso de Oliveira, 40, Matilde Ramos Pinto, 38, and their two children changed her story about what caused the crash
Lau has pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter. She was ordered not to drive and to turn over her driver's license to the court, where she will appear again on January 22.
Her attorney, Samuel Geller, told the Standard that there is a 'level of hearsay' in the witness statement given to police, noting that the witness was paraphrasing comments made by Lau in the wake of a traumatic incident.
'I would ask the public to reserve judgment until the court process has taken its course,' Geller said.
'This is a horrific tragedy, and Ms. Lau continues to mourn this incident to this day.'
Some witnesses said Lau suffered a medical incident before the crash. Others said she got out of the car yelling, 'What have I done?'
Diego and Joaquin were killed at the scene while Matilde and Cauê succumbed to injuries in hospital.
Lau has pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter. She was ordered not to drive and to turn over her driver's license to the court
The family lived in the Mission District and planned to spend a day at the zoo for their wedding anniversary
The family lived in the Mission District and planned to spend a day at the zoo for their wedding anniversary, friends said.
Diego, a creative director at Apple, was from Brazil and Matilde was a film and advertising producer from Portugal.
Other people waiting for the bus to arrive were also injured in the crash and received medical attention.
One witness, Nikki Mashburn, told The San Francisco Chronicle that she heard the crash and that is sounded like 'an explosion.' She said that the victims suffered head injuries.
'When the paramedics showed up, you could tell … they didn't know what to do first,' Mashburn said.
Joaquin Ramos Pinto de Oliveira, 1, was killed at the scene along with his father, while his brother and mom died at the hospital
Following the tragedy, advocacy group Walk San Francisco and locals voiced concerns about the intersection of Ulloa Street and West Portal Avenue where the bus stop is located
Following the tragedy, advocacy group Walk San Francisco and locals voiced concerns about the intersection of Ulloa Street and West Portal Avenue where the bus stop is located.
The group noted that around the intersection, there are multiple places frequented by families and children, like a library, schools and train stations.
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Financial system resources grow 9.2% as of Aug.
THE TOTAL RESOURCES of the Philippine financial system grew by 9.2% as of August, driven by the increase in resources held by banks, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
Based on central bank data, the resources of banks and nonbank financial institutions stood at P32.14 trillion as of August, up from P29.43 trillion as of the same month last year.
These resources include funds and assets such as deposits, capital, as well as bonds or debt securities.
Broken down, banks’ resources jumped by 10.6% to P26.81 trillion at end-August from P24.24 trillion in the comparable year-ago period.
Total resources held by universal and commercial banks stood at P25.09 trillion, 10.6% higher than the P22.69 trillion recorded in the previous year, BSP data showed.
Thrift banks’ resources increased by 7.6% to P1.13 trillion as of August from P1.05 trillion in the same period in 2023.
Resources held by digital banks climbed by 29.8% year on year to P110.3 billion from P85 billion. Only consolidated data from March 2023 are available for digital banks.
Lastly, rural and cooperative banks’ resources reached P478.9 billion as of August, up by 15.3% from P415.5 billion a year prior.
On the other hand, nonbanks’ resources went up by 2.5% to P5.33 trillion as of end-March from P5.2 trillion as of August 2023.
Nonbanks include investment houses, finance companies, security dealers, pawnshops and lending companies.
Institutions such as nonstock savings and loan associations, credit card companies, private insurance firms, the Social Security System and the Government Service Insurance System are also considered nonbank financial institutions. — Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson
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Snake shows up in Dodgers' dugout during NLCS Game 2
Oct. 15 (UPI) -- The most surprising play in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series happened off the field, when a snake was found in the Los Angeles Dodgers' dugout.
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Truist Financial TFC is scheduled to announce third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 17 before the opening bell. The overall lending scenario was decent in the quarter, given borrowers' expectations of rate cuts.
Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Per the Federal Reserve’s latest data, demand for commercial and industrial (C&I) loans (accounting for roughly 50% of TFC’s total loans and leases held for investment) rose during the third quarter. Meanwhile, consumer loan (almost 40% of total loans and leases held for investment) demand remained steady.
We project average loans of $307.2 billion, indicating a 3.9% fall from the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TFC’s average earning assets is pegged at $472.2 billion, which suggests a 3.4% fall. We project the metric to be $469.6 billion.
While the Fed implemented a 50-basis point rate cut on Sept. 19 for the first time since March 2020, higher funding costs and an inverted yield curve for the majority of the third quarter are expected to have exerted pressure on TFC’s net interest margin (NIM) and net interest income (NII) growth.
The consensus estimate for NII (fully tax equivalent or FTE) is pegged at $3.67 billion, which implies a 1.3% year-over-year rise. Our estimate for the metric is pegged at $3.65 billion.
The company expects NII to be up 2% to 3% sequentially, primarily due to the full-quarter impact of the balance sheet repositioning.
Other Key Factors & Estimates for TFC’s Q3 Performance
Non-Interest Income: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for service charges on deposits of $231.3 million indicates a jump of 52.2% from the prior-year quarter. Our estimate for the metric stands at $228.2 million.
Higher client activity and volatility in the capital markets business in the to-be-reported quarter are expected to have supported TFC’s corresponding fee income. Thus, the consensus estimate for the company’s investment banking and trading income of $282.5 million indicates a 52.7% jump. We project the metric to be $289.3 million.
A modestly improved lending scenario is likely to have supported TFC’s lending-related fees. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same of $89.8 million indicates a decline of 12%. We anticipate the metric to be $87.6 million.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for card and payment-related fees of $230.4 million suggests a fall of 3.2%. Our estimate for the metric is $232.1 million.
The wealth management business is expected to gain from higher equity market performance during the quarter under review. Hence, the company’s income from the same is likely to have risen. The consensus estimate for wealth management income of $358.7 million suggests an increase of 4.6%. Our estimate for the metric is $360.8 million.
Overall, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for total non-interest income is pegged at $1.43 billion, which indicates a 7.4% increase from the prior-year quarter. We project the metric to be $1.42 billion.
Management anticipates non-interest income to remain relatively stable sequentially.
Expenses: Truist has been witnessing a continued rise in overall non-interest expenses over the past several quarters because of investments in technology, inflationary pressure, and strategic expansion efforts. A similar trend is expected to have continued in the third quarter.
However, following the divestiture of its insurance business during the previous quarter, overall non-interest expenses are likely to have fallen because of the absence of expenses related to the insurance business.
Our estimate for total adjusted non-interest expenses is pegged at $2.88 billion, suggesting a decrease of 1.2% from the prior-year quarter.
Management expects adjusted expenses to be up 3% on a sequential basis due to higher professional fees, and software and marketing costs.
Asset Quality: Truist is expected to set aside a substantial amount of money for potential bad loans (mainly commercial loan defaults), given the expectations of an economic slowdown and rising delinquencies. Our estimate for provision for credit losses is pegged at $518.6 million, signifying a 4.3% year-over-year increase.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for non-performing assets (NPAs) is pegged at $1.53 billion, indicating a rise of 3.3%. The consensus estimate for total non-accrual loans and leases of $1.47 billion suggests a 3.8% increase. We project NPAs and total non-accrual loans and leases to be $1.51 billion and $1.38 billion, respectively.
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According to our quantitative model, the chances of Truist beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate this time are low. This is because it does not have the right combination of the two key ingredients, a positive Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or higher.
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Earnings ESP: The Earnings ESP for Truist is -0.37%.
Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TFC’s earnings of 89 cents per share has been unchanged over the past seven days. The figure indicates a rise of 6% from the year-ago reported number.
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The consensus estimate for sales is pegged at $5.05 billion, which implies a fall of 11%.
Management expects total revenues (FTE) to be up 1-2% sequentially.
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The Earnings ESP for First Horizon Corporation FHN is +3.31% and it carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The company is slated to report third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 16.
Over the past seven days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for FHN’s quarterly earnings has remained unchanged at 38 cents.
F.N.B. Corp FNB is scheduled to release third-quarter 2024 earnings on Oct. 17. The company, which carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present, has an Earnings ESP of +0.93%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
FNB’s quarterly earnings estimates have remained unchanged at 36 cents over the past week.
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Respect is crucial in professional settings such as the workplace and educational institutions.
It is especially fundamental in college to be able to build relationships, strengthen communication skills and cultivate a safe environment in the classroom and with professors.
However, sometimes students take part in disruptive behavior, so it is important to recognize these actions in order to maintain etiquette with both classmates and professors.
“Respect and kindness should be an important human default for all interactions, not just in student and professor ones,” said biology professor Dr. Jenifer Gifford. “The more you practice kindness and respect in all interactions, the more it becomes a natural part of who you are.”
One of the most common disruptive behaviors in classrooms is students being loud and distracting during lectures.
At times, students have to hurriedly leave class early and will loudly pack up their belongings, squishing their way through the classroom or have conversations with other classmates at a high volume.
This can be an issue for other classmates trying to concentrate and for the professor trying to teach.
“When classmates talk or check their phones during lectures, it becomes hard to concentrate on the material,” said marketing senior Rammel Miranda. “Distractions in class often lead to missed points in my notes, resulting in gaps in understanding.”
It can be emotionally draining to feel excited about sharing knowledge, only to realize the group is more interested in you wrapping up so they can leave, Dr. Gifford said.
Additionally, these distractions lead to classmates feeling unsure about their comprehension of the lecture, resulting in students feeling hesitant when completing assignments.
“When I am not able to fully pay attention in class due to distractions taking away from the professor I feel myself feeling less confident about taking on projects and preparing for a test,” said graphic design junior Jaleesa Gonzalez.
Both Miranda and Gonzalez agree that one of the most common distractions is when students talk over professors.
Sometimes it is out of the students control when they have to leave early, therefore; it is important for them to plan accordingly and sit in an area that will cause the least amount of commotion when it is time to leave.
It is also important to remember to not let the door slam on the way out.
“If a student knows that they’ll need to leave early, it’s best to sit near the back of the room and at the end of an aisle near the door, so that their exit can be as inconspicuous as possible,” Dr.Gifford said. “It’s also important to brace doors as they close so that the doors don’t slam and further disrupt the focus of those in the room.”
Maintaining a respectful demeanor is not only important in all kinds of settings but it can also be a beneficial factor in a students career.
From the first day, students start on their college adventure and many are eager to expand their education further by pursuing further education or getting an internship.
“I believe that good etiquette with teachers fosters a positive learning environment and mutual respect,” Miranda said. “It encourages professors to engage more with us and helps build strong relationships that can lead to mentorship and recommendations.”
By maintaining high etiquette skills when participating in a classroom or interacting with a professor, students are only helping themselves by practicing good manners, expanding their connections and communication skills.
“I believe it is important to have etiquette with professors as they are taking time to teach material that is important for our education,” Gonzalez said. “It helps maintain a good standing between the student and professor, can affect grades and makes the class go smoother.”
This also helps students in putting their best foot forward towards opportunities that could help in their career.
“Students can be exceptional academically and may be perfect on paper, but if they’ve been unprofessional or unkind that can be a major deciding factor for whether or not a faculty member would be willing to write them a helpful letter,” Dr.Gifford said.“Being a good professional is more than simply being intelligent, you need to be a good human too.”
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US fines Lufthansa $4 million for treatment of Orthodox Jewish passengers on a 2022 flight
The United States has fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million for its treatment of a group of Jewish passengers who were denied boarding a 2022 flight in Frankfurt after they had flown to Germany from New York
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The United States fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million for its treatment of a group of Jewish passengers who were denied boarding a 2022 flight in Frankfurt after they had flown to Germany from New York.
The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday that the fine is the largest the agency has issued against an airline for civil-rights violations, although Lufthansa was given credit for $2 million for compensation it gave the passengers, cutting the fine in half.
The department said most of the 128 passengers who were denied boarding “wore distinctive garb typically worn by Orthodox Jewish men." Although many did not know each other and were not traveling together, they told investigators that Lufthansa treated them as if they were a group and denied boarding to all over alleged misbehavior by a few passengers.
They were among 131 passengers who were flying from New York through Frankfurt to Budapest to attend an annual memorial event to honor an Orthodox rabbi.
Some said flight attendants told them on the first flight about the requirement to wear a face mask and not to gather in aisles or near emergency exits. The Lufthansa crew members did not identify any passengers who failed to obey their instructions, which the airline said was due to the sheer number of violations and because many traded seats during the flight.
The captain alerted Lufthansa security about misbehavior among the passengers, which set in motion the steps that led to their being denied boarding on the connecting flight, according to a consent order in the case.
Lufthansa rejected “any allegation by the Department that the events in this matter resulted from any form of discrimination” and disputes that any employee acted on bias, but it acknowledged “errors in company procedure and communications.”
Lufthansa reached a settlement with most of the passengers in 2022.
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National Grid's Collapse: Transmission Company Provides Key Update Amid Blackout in Parts of Nigeria
- The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said the ongoing restoration of the national grid which collapsed on Monday, October 14, is ongoing
- In a statement on Tuesday, October 15, the TCN stated that the national grid experienced a disturbance, on Monday evening, October 14, 2024
- Legit.ng reports that about half of Nigeria's more than 200 million people are hooked up to a national electricity grid that often fails
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FCT, Abuja - The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Tuesday afternoon, October 15, announced that efforts to fully recover the national grid are almost complete.
The assurance from TCN follows a disturbance on Monday, October 14.
Legit.ng learnt that the initial disturbance occurred at approximately 6:48 p.m. on Monday, October 14.
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'Efforts to restore national grid ongoing' - TCN
Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s general manager of public affairs, in a statement obtained by Legit.ng, said the recovery process commenced swiftly, with Azura Power Station providing the necessary blackstart.
She noted that by 10:24 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, the grid recovery had reached advanced stages, despite encountering 'a brief challenge that caused a minor setback'.
Her words:
“Notwithstanding the setback, TCN continued its recovery efforts, achieving significant progress.
“Bulk power availability has been restored to approximately 90 percent of its substations nationwide, with supply reinstated to the Abuja axis and other major distribution load centres.
“The partial disturbance did not affect the Ibom Gas generating station, which continued to supply power to areas in the South Southern part of the country, including Eket, Ekim, Uyo, and Itu 132 kilovolt transmission substations.”
The statement by the Transmission Company of Nigeria was on the heels of the collapse of the country’s national power grid twice within 24 hours plunging the country into blackout and disrupting commercial activities.
Power outages are common in Nigeria despite several billions of naira pumped into the electricity sector.
Legit.ng understands that power has been restored in some parts of Nigeria.
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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, expressed dissatisfaction with the recent collapse of the national grid.
Obi said the frequent occurrence has raised concerns about the alleged fragility of Nigeria’s power infrastructure.
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A Lufthansa Airbus 330 taxis toward the terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (2008). The Department of Transportation on Tuesday fined the carrier $4 million for a civil rights violation that happened in May 2022. File Photo by Jim Bryant/UPI |
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Oct. 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Transportation Department on Tuesday fined Germany-based airline Lufthansa $4 million for violating the rights of 128 Jewish passengers who were traveling from New York City to Frankfurt and Budapest, the largest fine ever issued for civil rights violations.
The incident happened in May 2022, during which the passengers, many of them wearing distinctive garb worn by Orthodox Jewish men, boarded a Lufthansa passenger plane from New York City with two stops.
While in Frankfurt, Lufthansa denied reboarding by the 128 passengers for the alleged misbehavior "of a few." During an investigation, the Department of Transportation said many of the Jewish passengers targeted did not know each other and had no obvious relation except their religion -- yet were all treated as one group.
"No one should face discrimination when they travel, and today's action sends a clear message to the airline industry that we are prepared to investigate and take action whenever passengers' civil rights are violated," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement.
"From cracking down on long tarmac delays to ensuring passengers are properly refunded, our department has strengthened our enforcement efforts to hold airlines accountable for their treatment of passengers, and we will continue to push the industry to serve passengers with the fairness and dignity they deserve."
During the investigation, the department learned that on the flight from John F. Kennedy Airport to Frankfurt, the flight's captain alerted security that some of the Jewish passengers were not following the instructions of the crew.
During the investigation, the carrier's flight attendants told many in the group that they were required to wear face masks during the flight and warned not to assemble in the aisles, gallies and near emergency exits, according to the court decree.
"Lufthansa staff recognized that the refusal to transport the entire group would result in the exclusion of passengers that had complied with crew instructions, on LH 401, but concluded it was not practical to address each passenger individually," the Transportation Department said.
The department said in the decree that it appeared that Lufthansa made no effort to identify the individuals violating the rules while there were methods available to do so.
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Ahead of the presidential election, small biz owners are growing more uncertain about the economy
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NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners are growing more uncertain about the economy ahead of the presidential election and are reining in spending, according to a new survey. The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index edged up 0.3 points in September to 91.5. But the uncertainty index rose 11 points to 103, the highest ever recorded. As they face uncertainty, small business owners are spending less. The net percent of owners reporting inventory gains fell four points to a net negative 13%, the lowest reading since June 2020. And about half of owners surveyed reported capital outlays in the last six months, a decline from August.
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FeaturedCustomers releases the Fall 2024 Application Performance Management Software Customer Success Report.
SUNRISE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Today FeaturedCustomers published the Fall 2024 Application Performance Management Software Customer Success Report to give prospects better insight on which Application Performance Management Software would work best for their business according to real customer references.
The highest rated vendors according to the Fall 2024 Application Performance Management Software Customer Success Report are:
Market Leaders – AppDynamics, Datadog, Dynatrace, LogicMonitor, NETSCOUT, and New Relic were given the highest“Market Leader” award. Market Leaders are vendors with a substantial customer base & market share. Market Leaders have the highest ratio of customer reference content, content quality score, and social media presence relative to company size.
Top Performers – Catchpoint, eG Innovations, ExtraHop, IBM Instana, meshIQ, Nagios, Opsview, SmartBear, and Zenoss were awarded“Top Performer” honors. Top Performers are vendors with significant market presence and enough customer reference content to validate their vision. Top Performers' products are highly rated by its customers but have not achieved the customer base and scale of a Market Leader relative to company size.
Rising Stars – Raygun and Stackify were awarded the“Rising Star” honor. Rising Stars are vendors that do not have the market presence of Market Leaders or Top Performers but understand where the market is going and has disruptive technology. Rising Stars have been around long enough to establish momentum and a minimum amount of customer reference content along with a growing social presence.
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The customer success report is based on over 3,000 pieces of verified customer reference content. A vendor's overall customer success score is reached via a weighted average of their Content, Market Presence, and Company Scores. Of the vendors listed in the FeaturedCustomers' Application Performance Management Software category, 17 vendors met the minimum requirements needed to be considered for the customer success report.
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Why was the 2024 Bathurst 1000 so boring, and how can it be fixed?
OPINION: The 2024 Bathurst 1000 was a forgettable event with all the excitement of watching paint dry on a time-lapse. In an open Supercars therapy session, Autosport considers just what has gone wrong with one of the highest-profile events on the calendar
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The current Supercars season has failed to spark the imagination, with the thoroughly lacklustre Bathurst 1000 the cherry on top of a forgettable season. So bad were things during Sunday’s race that Tickford Racing and Supercars itself both posted on social media conceding that things hadn’t gone as hoped.
In the former’s post, Tickford asked: “Anyone else bored?” – this coming prior to the lap 132 safety car period which did little to spice things up, while Supercars shared an image from Titanic with the caption, “It’s been 132 laps…” When the championship is criticising its own product, that is a sure sign that your own discontent is not misplaced.
In what is partially a written piece of personal therapy, I can’t help but wonder why Bathurst in recent years has failed to live up to its monstrous reputation. Aside from the season-long feud between Bathurst 1000 victor Brodie Kostecki and the Erebus management, there wasn’t even an engaging side-story like in 2022, with Shane van Gisbergen piloting the Commodore to its final Mount Panorama success.
Looking for the positives, the fact that there was only one retiree and there were hardly any wall taps across the 161-lap distance, is a mark of the extreme level of skill that was on display. Given the usual mayhem with the concrete walls that punish even the smallest of mistakes, this feat cannot be understated.
The side effect of this year’s running ducking under the six-hour mark for the first time to become the fastest Bathurst 1000 ever at five hours, 58 minutes and 3.0649s means it is one that will be remembered in the history books. Matt Payne and Garth Tander’s Grove Racing Mustang being the only car not to reach the chequered flag also resulted in the highest-ever finishing percentage at 96.2% - another one for the history buffs.
But these statistics are unlikely to be of consequence to the wider fandom, who will instead remember a race largely devoid of any entertainment value. Yes, there were some battles for the minor placings but these were often short-lived and saw co-drivers facing off against their full-time counterparts.
Kostecki and Hazelwood won from pole in the Great Race, but it won't be remembered as a classic
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Trying to keep a reasonable head on, it is all too true that not every race can be a classic. Take how the 2021 Formula 1 season raised expectations so that anything other than a barnstormer was labelled as dull.
There will be duds from time to time. But two on the spin and in a season with very little to shout about, and that makes it the topping on a very unappealing Bake Off failure.
So if the drivers are more than up to the task, and the cars have bulletproof reliability, maybe it is time to look at the GEN3 regulations that have produced fine-looking cars, arguably some of the best-looking machinery in motorsport, but ones that consistently fail to deliver exciting, close racing.
While the change to make it mandatory for full-time drivers to launch from the grid is one that was made on safety grounds, it should be down to the teams to decide how best to play their hand
There are some tracks that have provided a spectacle – Tasmania comes to mind with a short and tight layout – but these are becoming fewer and further between. Feeney chasing down Kostecki in the closing stages without ever looking like he would be able to launch a move for the lead is not the thrilling finale some will try to sell it as.
Introduced in 2023, the GEN3 cars were designed to look more like their road-going equivalents. Some 65% of the overall downforce was removed from the previous specification in order to put more emphasis on the driver’s skill and, in theory, increase overtaking.
Following last year’s storm over parity, it is now reckoned that the Chevrolet and Ford are as close as it is possible to get two different chassis, something evidenced by the variety in winning manufacturers this term. Seven of the 20 races held thus far in 2024 have been won by Ford drivers, which compares to just two in the 23 races prior to last year's Bathurst 1000 and only six across the whole year.
Yet this variation remains track-specific. Only Tasmania has seen a mix of manufacturers taking to the top of the podium in a single weekend.
Second-placed Feeney won at Bathurst earlier this year along with team-mate Brown, meaning Chevrolets rule the mountain
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Look back to the season-opening Bathurst 500, and you will note that Will Brown and Feeney took a win apiece for Triple Eight – who run Chevrolets, just like this weekend’s victors, Erebus.
Go back to the 2023 Great Race, and it was van Gisbergen and Richie Stanaway on top, once again in the Triple Eight Chevrolet. A 100% record on the Mountain for the marque in the GEN3 era is something that will have been noted up and down the paddock.
Although there was an even split of Chevrolets and Fords in the top 10 shootout, the podium was locked out by the former, with Cameron Waters and James Moffat’s Mustang fourth, and never looking like finishing in the top three despite starting second – although the pair did lose significant time with an early off.
The news that Toyota will join the grid in 2026 will provide a welcome boost, with an extra element being introduced to spice things up. But something needs to change quickly to improve the show.
It is just possible that the apparent boredom came simply because both drivers and teams are operating at such a high level that the errors of the past which used to spice things up – see the 2014 Bathurst 1000 for a prime example – simply don’t happen now.
Using the F1 example again; if there are no yellow flags or safety cars and each team can run their plan A, you are unlikely to even get strategy variation to spice things up, thus removing another element of intrigue. A couple of suggestions then to round things out – and both involve reversing changes made in recent years.
First, allow teams to decide which driver will start the race. While the change to make it mandatory for full-time drivers to launch from the grid is one that was made on safety grounds, it should be down to the teams to decide how best to play their hand.
Strategic element was largely absent from the race this year, which may be worth organisers reflecting on
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Introducing this variable could once again see poor qualifiers look to run their strongest driver, while frontrunners bank early laps with the co-drivers. It always bunches things up and would have an immediate impact.
Secondly, reintroduce a minimum pitstop count. In 2022, teams had to stop at least seven times, meaning there was always going to be a stop or two that would come at an inconvenient time but, with a fortuitous safety car, could punt them up the order.
Now, teams run the tank full to empty across, give or take, 30 laps, and repeat. Even the introduction of a safety car late on Sunday saw no variation introduced, with the field - that was neutralised by the new full course yellow speed limit - all cycling through for tyres and fuel.
What makes a race great is more often than not, the introduction of variables. Is it any surprise that the product is weaker when these variables are removed? One can only hope that someone with influence might think on the pair of quick-fix suggestions and do what is best for the spectacle.
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Kenon Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:KEN – Get Free Report) gapped up before the market opened on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $26.03, but opened at $26.60. Kenon shares last traded at $26.60, with a volume of 651 shares.
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The company has a market capitalization of $1.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.36 and a beta of 1.46. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $25.43 and its 200-day simple moving average is $24.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 3.08 and a current ratio of 3.08.
Kenon (NYSE:KEN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, September 9th. The utilities provider reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Kenon had a negative return on equity of 9.48% and a negative net margin of 10.61%. The firm had revenue of $181.00 million during the quarter.
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Kenon Holdings Ltd., through its subsidiaries, operates as an owner, developer, and operator of power generation facilities in Israel, the United States, and internationally. It operates through OPC Power Plants, CPV Group, and ZIM segments. The company engages in the generation and supply of electricity and energy; development, construction, and management of solar and wind energy, and conventional natural gas-fired power plants; and provision of container liner shipping services.
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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."
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So far the lost animals include the three critically endangered cotton-top tamarin (like the ones pictured here) which typically are found only in northwestern Colombia, four white-faced sakis, a common squirrel monkey and a De Brazza monkey, one of which is under observation, according to reports. Photo provided by Fully Handoko/EPA
Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Nine dead monkeys so far over the course of a few days at a Hong Kong zoo pushed an investigation to figure out why.
The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens was partially closed on Monday while tests were done to find answers to the mysterious deaths of even some endangered species, according to reports.
On Sunday, eight monkeys were found dead, the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department, which manages the zoo, announced on Monday the facility lost its ninth.
The LCSD said Monday it had coordinated with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and that necropsy and laboratory tests had been "arranged immediately to help find out their cause of death."
Three of the dead monkeys were of a critically endangered species, officials say.
So far the lost animals include the three critically endangered cotton-top tamarin which typically are found only in northwestern Colombia, four white-faced sakis, a common squirrel monkey and a De Brazza monkey, one of which is under observation, according to reports.
The head of Hong Kong's government indicated that autopsy and toxicology tests are in the works.
"We have to first contain the problem, to stop it from spreading," John Lee Ka-chiu, the chief executive of Hong Kong said Tuesday at a weekly news conference.
"We hope that the investigations, especially for the toxicology tests, will be completed as soon as possible... so that we can tackle the problem in a targeted manner," he said.
The zoo, the oldest in Hong Kong since its 1871 open and covering roughly 14 acres in an affluent area of the small Asian territory, houses some 158 birds, 93 mammals and about 21 reptile creatures.
An assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong said with these particular captive animals, "this is an unusual cluster of deaths," Siddharth Sridhar, a clinical assistant professor in the department of microbiology, told The New York Times.
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Woman with two dogs reveals why she never walks her pets at the same time
A dog owner revealed she never walks her pets at the same time because of their 'very different walking styles.'
Taylor (@tayrumport) showed off her two dogs' walking styles in a viral TikTok video she posted recently.
The TikToker explained she walks her dogs back to back, and that she speed walks with one, and goes for a 'cool down walk' with the other.
'The first pup (who also gets the first walk) wails like a baby at the door when I take pup #2,' she wrote in her video's comment section.
'I walk them back to back - I give them each a kong or a lick mat with peanut butter & blueberries while I walk the other.
Taylor (@tayrumport) revealed the reason why she never walks her dogs at the same time is because of their different walking styles
Taylor's first walk is with her American Pit Bull Terrier mix, as shown during the July 20 video.
The fast-paced canine walked on the sidewalk and did not sniff anything in the surrounding area while Taylor recorded the TikTok.
The pup was also seemingly not spooked by nearby drivers.
The second dog, however, slowed up multiple times to smell dirt, grass, and the path itself.
The pup almost began walking in the opposite direction after being intrigued by a smell during the video.
Despite their vastly different walking styles, both canines appeared to be well behaved during walks in the video that's reached over 630,000 views.
One of Taylor's dogs walked at a quick pace, while the other went slowly and sniffed their surroundings
It's important to walk a dog on a regular basis, according to Swifto.
Pet owners are advised to walk their dogs at a 'steady pace' that will help the animals stay next to them.
However, it is also healthy for dogs to sniff around, and allowing them to stop could provide 'mental stimulation.'
Dogs experience the world through their noses,' an expert from the American Kennel Club wrote last August.
'Just as we might want to look around to take in the scenery, they want to smell all their environment has to offer.'
Luckily there are tips that a pet owner can implement to help control a dog's walking style.
24Petwatch provided advice on how to walk two pets or more at the same time.
Some of these tips include walking at the pace of the slowest dog, using proper equipment, carrying treats, and using appropriate enforcements.
Various TikTok users claimed their dogs have similar walking styles and that their dogs allegedly stop and sniff their surrounds while on walks
TikTok chimed in to share their own experiences with their dogs.
'I have a pit and she walks the same like block and a half everyday and just sniffs and turns around to go home,' a TikTok user wrote.
Another TikToker wrote: 'My dog is def the second one - I always have to remind myself the walks are for her, not for me, so I should let her sniff and have fun.'
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Research Alert
Newswise — Purpose Low-income children experience disproportionately high rates of dental caries and challenges in accessing dental care compared to their higher-income peers. The purpose of this scoping review was to examine the prevalence of dental caries and dental service utilization among Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) enrolled children.
Methods The literature search and review were conducted between September 2023 and February 2024. The review followed the PRISMA-ScR reporting guidelines and included three databases: PubMed, CINAHL, and Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source. The study focused on children aged one to five participating in WIC within the United States (US) and aimed to determine the prevalence of dental service utilization and dental caries in the targeted population.
Results This review includes twelve articles that are quantitative observational studies conducted from February 2001 to February 2023. Most of the studies were conducted in WIC programs in the Southern and Midwest regions of the US. Dental caries rates decreased by 61.8% from 2004 to 2016, with the highest prevalence in 2004, and the lowest prevalence in 2016. Dental service utilization among WIC children increased by 56.9% from 1992 to 2020.
Conclusion There has been an increase in dental service utilization among WIC-enrolled children, with an overall decrease in dental caries over the last two decades. However, the prevalence of dental caries remains disproportionately high for children enrolled in WIC when compared to non-participants. To develop effective dental interventions for children enrolled in WIC, it is fundamental to identify the unique determinants of dental caries in this population.
Authors: Alkhalifah, F; McKinney, D; Zhang, Q
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Week 6 was another wild ride at the running back position for fantasy football managers. 12 total RBs scored 18 or more fantasy points on the week, and several of the names on the list to accomplish the feat were particularly shocking, including Sean Tucker, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Tyler Allgeier and Bucky Irving.
Tucker and Irving in particular took advantage of a prime opportunity in Week 6 thanks to an absence from starting RB Rachaad White. They combined for 297 yards and 3 TDs from scrimmage, and HC Todd Bowles acknowledged Monday that they've made these backs have made their case for a "three-headed monster" — great news for fantasy. Not.
Luckily our fantasy football analysts are here to help you navigate the treacherous waters of the Buccaneers backfield moving forward. Find out where Tucker, Irving and others landed in our team's Week 7 RB rankings for half-PPR scoring leagues:
Which running back will surprise in Week 7?
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2027: Fayose Taunts Atiku, Announces Main Opposition Party, “Peter Obi Now the Voice”
- The former governor of Ekiti state Ayodele Fayose has questioned the position of the PDP as the main opposition party in Nigeria
- In a recent appearance on Channels Television Politics Today, Fayose also ditched his PDP counterpart Atiku Abubakar and noted that he is no longer the voice of the opposition
- In the trending interview, Fayose insisted that Peter Obi of the Labour Party is now the voice of the opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election
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Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti state, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in disarray, rendering it ineffective as an opposition force.
Fayose claims Peter Obi, LP now main opposition
In an interview on Channels TV Politics Today aired on Sunday, October 13, Fayose stated that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election, has become the voice of the opposition, surpassing his PDP’s counterpart, Atiku Abubakar.
“PDP members no longer have a party,” Fayose lamented, citing the party’s leadership crisis. “We can’t defeat the APC without a unified party.”
Fayose’s comments come after Atiku Abubakar faulted the ruling APC for the internal crisis in the PDP and other opposition parties in Nigeria.
The PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election accused the APC of manipulating the internal process and called on Nigerians to rescue the country's democracy.
Atiku then called for unity among Nigerians as the PDP, and other opposition parties prepare for the 2027 elections.
Read more about Fayose, PDP crisis here:
- “PDP crisis over,” Bauchi governor, Damagum declare, details emerge
- Hardship: Fayose sends message to Tinubu over harsh reforms, “It’s not easy for Nigerians”
- Fayose's brother declares self as PDP national chairman, suspends Atiku, gives reason
Fayose shares reason Atiku should abandon 2027 ambition
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that Ayo Fayose advised Atiku Abubakar amid consultations for the 2027 elections.
Fayose urged Atiku, the former Vice President of Nigeria, to stay away from politics and give way to a younger generation of leaders.
Atiku unsuccessfully contested the presidency in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023, with three losses occurring at primaries, but may contest the 2027 presidential elections.
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