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Barbershop Quartet The Lost Boys perform and visit with KPR's Cordelia Brown and Todd Johnson, vice president of The Barbershop Harmony Society Central States District, in the Kansas Public Radio Live Performance Studio.
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The Lost Boys are a unique and exciting a cappella vocal group made up of singers from all across the United States.
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Newswise — Earth’s newest celestial neighbor has finally arrived.
Astronomers using a powerful telescope in Sutherland, South Africa, first detected the 33-foot-long asteroid in August, reporting their discovery in Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society.
There are bigger space rocks, to be sure. But what makes 2024 PT5 so fascinating is that it now orbits Earth as a “mini moon” caught in our planet’s gravitational pull.
Earth’s second moon, however, won’t be sticking around for long. It is following a horseshoe path around our world before returning to a heliocentric orbit (an orbit around the sun) in late November.
Such near-Earth objects “offer a glimpse into the processes that formed our solar system,” said Nico Cappelluti, an associate professor of astrophysics in the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences. “Most of the asteroids in our solar system are rocky remnants left over from the formation of our solar system.”
Asteroid 2024 PT5 is part of Arjuna, an asteroid belt consisting of space rocks that follow orbits around the sun very similar to that of Earth. “And for that reason, sometimes they remain briefly trapped in our gravitational field,” Cappelluti said. “Having them so close is a captivating opportunity.”
While the school bus-sized asteroid is too dim and too small to be seen with the naked eye or with amateur telescopes, its two-month sojourn around Earth is helping to maintain our keen interest in space rocks. NASA has sent several robotic spacecraft to explore asteroids. Two years ago, in what was called the first test of a planetary defense system, NASA even crashed a spacecraft into a giant space rock, Dimorphos, proving that it is possible to redirect an asteroid should one ever be on a collision course with Earth.
Private companies also want to send spacecraft to asteroids, hoping to mine the celestial objects for the precious metals they contain.
“Asteroids are classified based on their orbit and also based on their content,” said Bertrand Dano, an assistant professor of practice in the College of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. “Some are just made of stone, while others have high concentrations of rare metals—platinum and gold for electronics, nickel and cobalt for catalyst and fuel-cell technology, and, of course, iron.”
Asteroid mining is not a far-flung idea, Dano believes. “There are currently millions of asteroids in our solar system, and about 2 million of them are larger than 1 kilometer. The resources contained inside them is the new dream of El Dorado, and there is currently a handful of companies banking on it,” he said, noting that recent missions to rendezvous with and to orbit and land on asteroids have demonstrated that space mining could be just a matter of time.
But pursuing asteroid mining will require a massive investment—from the mining equipment, which would need to run in a vacuum, to the technology needed to transport extracted minerals to Earth, Dano pointed out.
And then, there is the spacecraft itself. A ship dedicated to traveling to an asteroid for the purpose of extracting minerals from it would likely be a robotic craft. “A trip to Mars takes approximately eight months in the best conditions. The space and equipment required to sustain life is better used for spare equipment and resource storage,” Dano explained. “Leaving Earth’s gravity requires a lot of energy, so mining missions would be better launched from space or from low gravity bodies such as the moon, Mars, or Titan, one of Saturn’s natural satellites.
“Returning to Earth is relatively easy,” he continued, “but it is hazardous for the materials. It would be unfortunate to see the whole prize go up in smoke. Refining could be done in space and periodically ship the refined product. To my knowledge, nobody is thinking that far.”
Still, asteroid mining has the potential payback of a hundredfold or more, according to Dano. “Mining and returning platinum or gold from asteroids could make a person a trillionaire overnight, with the potential to flip our entire economy, trade, and market,” he said. “As astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson once said, ‘The first trillionaire there will ever be is the person who exploits the natural resources on asteroids.’”
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https://www.newswise.com/articles/the-new-space-race-mining-for-minerals-on-asteroids
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Zelensky to present comprehensive victory plan to Ukrainian Parliament
This Wednesday, October 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Verkhovna Rada, unveiling a plan for victory. According to a Telegram post by Serhiy Leshchenko, an adviser to the head of the President’s Office, the primary motive for this event is the public presentation of the victory plan. "It is evident that there is only one reason for this event — it's the public presentation of the victory plan," Leshchenko wrote.
In a recent evening address, President Zelensky stated that the "victory plan will be presented publicly," without specifying the exact timing.
Back on August 27, during a press conference at the "Ukraine 2024. Independence" forum, Zelensky announced plans to share Ukraine's victory plan with both U.S. presidential candidates. However, he did not disclose further details.
Subsequently, in September, during an interview with American journalist Fareed Zakaria, Zelensky revealed that the plan consists of four main components, with an additional aspect that will become crucial for Ukraine post-war.
To contextualize, on September 24, the head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, expressed that Ukraine's invitation to NATO is a pivotal element of the victory plan, encompassing both military and diplomatic strategies.
At the end of September, during a visit to the United States, President Zelensky discussed the victory plan with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and members of the U.S. Congress. Last week, throughout a European tour, the plan was also presented to leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, as well as NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
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https://www.uawire.org:443/zelensky-to-present-comprehensive-victory-plan-to-ukrainian-parliament
| 2024-10-15T18:35:41Z
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Lucy Letby failed nurse placement for being too 'cold' and not 'kind' enough to patients, inquiry hears
Lucy Letby failed her final nursing assessment before she qualified because she was too 'cold' and not 'kind' enough to patients, the public inquiry heard today
Lucy Letby failed her final hospital assessment before she qualified as a nurse because she was too 'cold' and not 'kind' enough to patients, the public inquiry heard today.
The former neo-natal nurse also 'struggled' to calculate drug doses and remember the uses of common drugs and their side effects.
Nicola Lightfoot, the deputy manager of the children's ward at the Countess of Chester Hospital, told the hearing she failed Letby at her final third year placement in 2011 because she didn't think she had the right personality or characteristics to do the job.
She also said she was concerned about her 'professionalism.'
'I was concerned about her interaction, how she communicated and I felt it was lacking, her clinical knowledge was (also) not where it should be,' Mrs Lightfoot said.
'We see students who are extremely academic, but from a personality and characteristic point of view they don't seem to blend into the role of being a children's nurse, which includes characteristics of empathy, being kind, being friendly, being able to establish relationships with our families.
'I found Lucy to be quite cold, I didn't find a natural warmth exuding from her that I expect from a children's nurse.'
Mrs Lightfoot said Letby 'struggled' to work out the doses of common drugs on her placement and nurses supervising her often had to step in and help.
Letby, 34, also couldn't 'verbalise' their side effects, she added.
Nicola Lightfoot, the deputy manager of the children's ward at the Countess of Chester Hospital, told the hearing she failed Letby because she didn't think she had the right personality or characteristics to do the job. Pictured: Lucy Letby as she was arrested in 2018
Mrs Lightfoot told the inquiry, which is investigating Letby's crimes, that it was uncommon for third year nursing students not to pass their final practical but admitted she had 'failed a few' during her 28-year career.
In her final report she said Letby, who was studying for a children's nursing degree at Chester University, needed 'much more support and supervision than I would expect at this stage to allow her to practice.'
'I felt she had some way to go,' she added.
But Letby did eventually pass later in the year after completing her outstanding three competencies during a four-week repeat training placement with a different mentor.
The hearing was told that Letby requested a new supervisor because she said Mrs Lightfoot made her 'anxious' and was 'intimidating.'
Mrs Lightfoot said that she wasn't surprised by this comment and explained that it was her job to ensure students were 'safe' to start work and her role involved challenging students' knowledge and skills.
As a consequence, they often provided 'negative feedback to get their side in first,' she added.
Referring to Letby, Mrs Lightfoot said: 'I had to be sure. I am saying this person is ready and safe to practice and I wasn't prepared to put my professional reputation and registration on the line at that point.'
Mrs Lightfoot said she wasn't aware of the spike in deaths on the neo-natal unit but did remember Letby making an 'inappropriate comment' to Nurse Mel Taylor about the death of the second triplet, known as Baby P, in June 2016, which made her wonder if 'something significant' was going on.
Letby murdered the infant and his brother, Baby O, on consecutive shifts before being moved off the unit.
Image of the corridor within the Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit (showing the entrances to nurseries 2,3 & 4), which was shown at Manchester Crown Court during the trial of nurse Lucy Letby
An aerial view over the Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester, where Lucy Letby worked on the neonatal unit before being convicted of murdering seven babies and the attempted murder of seven others
Mrs Lightfoot said: 'As I was coming into the break room I passed Lucy and I heard her say something along the lines of, 'You never guess what's just happened.'
'I felt it was inappropriate. The way she said it seemed like she was talking about some exciting event that she had witnessed.
'It was an inappropriate response to the death of a child.
'The death of a child is distressing for everyone involved, whether expected or not and it has a profound effect on the whole team.
'I've never, and I've never since, seen a response like that to a nurse involved in a patient's passing.'
Mrs Lightfoot admitted she didn't mention Letby's comment to her manager and accepted 'with hindsight' she perhaps could have escalated it.
But she added: 'There was nothing substantiated, it was just an inappropriate response and I didn't have a full awareness of what was happening on the unit and the mortality rate to put two and two together.'
Mrs Lightfoot was asked about the evidence of Nurse ZC, who claims she shrugged her shoulders when she'd suggested to her that it was unusual that Letby was 'always there' when babies died.
But Mrs Lightfoot insisted that this comment was made to her in a public area of the hospital and not a concern raised in a 'professional manner.'
She said she thought it was just 'gossip and tittle tattle' from a nurse who disliked Letby.
Letby, of Hereford, is serving a whole life tariff after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more on the unit between June 2015 and June 2016.
The inquiry, at Liverpool Town Hall, is expected to sit until January.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13962991/lucy-letby-failed-nurse-placement-inquiry.html
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‘Gut-wrenching screams’ and note that read ‘I lost it’: Sara Sharif jury told of campaign of abuse
Police discovered the schoolgirl’s blood on a cricket bat and bruises on her body matched a metal pole found in an outhouse, the court heard
Schoolgirl Sara Sharif was forced to wear “homemade hoods” of plastic bags and parcel tape as she endured a campaign of abuse which lasted up to two years, a court heard.
The 10-year-old’s blood was found on a cricket bat and a vacuum cleaner at the family home, jurors at the Old Bailey were told.
Prosecutor William Emlyn Jones KC also alleged that bruises found on her body matched a belt buckle and plastic-coated metal pole found in an outhouse at the property – where police also found a rolling pin with traces of her DNA.
Neighbour Chloe Redwin, who lived in the flat above the family at their previous address in 2020, heard sounds of “smacking” from their home.
“They were shockingly loud and would be followed by ‘gut-wrenching screams’ of young female children,” Mr Emlyn Jones told the jury.
“Over the screaming, she would hear the mother shout, ‘shut up’ and sometimes the sounds of further smacking would be heard followed by shouting.”
The same neighbour said she would often hear children screaming, followed by their mother shouting “Shut the f*** up” and “Go to your room you f****** bastard”, the court heard.
“Ms Redwin would also frequently hear the mother refer to the children as ‘c****’,” the prosecutor said.
She said she often said hello to Sara’s father, who worked as a minicab driver, and that she thought he was “conscious of the noise his family made because on occasions he would apologise for it”.
A note with handwriting matching Mr Sharif’s was found by her body. It stated: “I swear to God that my intention was not to kill her. But I lost it. I am running away because I am scared.”
Sara’s father Urfan Sharif, 42, stepmother Beinash Batool, 29, and uncle Faisal Malik, 28, each deny murdering the 10-year-old and causing or allowing her death.
Police discovered Sara’s body at her home in Woking, Surrey, on 10 August last year following a 999 call from Mr Sharif – who had already fled to Pakistan with the other defendants.
He told the operator he had “legally punished” Sara for being “naughty” as he sobbed: “I’m a cruel father.”
A police officer discovered the schoolgirl’s lifeless body placed under a neat white sheet on a bunk bed. A post-mortem examination found she had suffered dozens of injuries including “probable human bite marks”, an iron burn and scalding from hot water.
On the second day of the trial, jurors were told Ms Batool had purchased 18 rolls of parcel tape in the month before Sara’s death.
Police later found “strange-looking objects” in wheelie bins at the property that were “plastic bags wrapped up with parcel tape” – some of which had traces of Sara’s blood on, Mr Emlyn Jones said.
He continued: “The prosecution suggest that it is in fact obvious what these items were.
“They are homemade hoods. They had been placed over Sara’s head, we suggest, and then taped in place.”
The trial heard that forensic tests found fingerprints belonging to her father, Mr Sharif, on one of the bags and a bit of parcel tape.
In WhatsApp messages sent to her sisters documenting two years of abuse, stepmother Ms Batool said Mr Sharif had beaten Sara “black”.
In May 2021, she messaged her sister: “Urfan beat the crap out of Sara. She’s covered in bruises, literally beaten black.
“I feel really sorry for Sara, poor girl can’t walk. I really want to report him.”
However, the prosecution alleges Ms Batool, Mr Sharif, and his brother Mr Malik, a McDonald’s worker, all played a part in Sara’s death.
Mr Emlyn Jones told jurors: “As a minimum, it shows that Sara was being hurt and injured as long ago as spring of 2021 – so that is more than two years before her death – and that Beinash Batool was aware and even on her version of events, she didn’t stop it.”
In February 2022, the court heard she told another sister that Mr Sharif was “beating Sara up ... ‘cos she’s being naughty”, adding: “Something happens to Sara I will not be able to forgive myself.”
That summer Ms Batool complained that she could not cover up the bruises, saying: “He beat Sara up yesterday and I can’t send her to school on Monday looking like that.”
The following January Sara started wearing a hijab to school, despite being the only female in her household to wear one.
The prosecutor alleged this was because they needed to “conceal injuries to her face and head from the outside world”.
The court heard that Sara’s primary school noticed a bruise under her left eye in June 2022 as well as a bruise on her chin and a dark mark on her right eye in March 2023, the court heard.
When asked by a teacher about the latest injuries, the child “acted coy and tried to hide them”, Mr Elwyn Jones said. “[The teacher] observed that Sara would often pull her hijab to hide her face if she did not want to speak or was being told off. Sara gave multiple conflicting stories as to how she got the bruises.”
Sara was taken out of school in April 2023 and died four months later.
Another neighbour reported hearing a “single high-pitched scream” which lasted a couple of seconds and then suddenly stopped two days before Sara’s death on 8 August.
Mr Sharif, Ms Batool and Mr Malik fled to Pakistan the following day, leaving Sara’s remains alone in the family home.
After intense media interest in the case, the trio returned on a flight to the UK on 13 September and were arrested and charged with Sara’s murder.
Each of the defendants denies murder, with jurors told that they were seeking to “deflect the blame” onto the others. The prosecution alleges all three defendants “played their part” in the violence and that it was “inconceivable” that just one of them had acted alone.
The trial before Mr Justice Cavanagh continues.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri's Republican House Speaker Todd Richardson said he's not running for state auditor.
Richardson said in a statement dated Wednesday he'll instead focus on work leading the House.
Richardson had said he was considering a 2018 bid for the office held by Democratic Auditor Nicole Galloway.
Galloway is the only Democratic statewide elected official in Jefferson City. Former Democratic governor Jay Nixon appointed her to the position after former Republican Auditor Tom Schweich killed himself in 2015.
Jefferson County chief deputy auditor Kristy Apprill is the only Republican who has opened a campaign committee to seek the statewide auditor's seat.
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| 2024-10-15T18:35:42Z
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Welcome to Week 7 of the fantasy football season, kicker fans! With another week of the season under our belts, we're continuing to learn more about the landscape of the kicker position.
While Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey — the top kicker off draft boards this year — ranks No. 1 on the year averaging 13.7 fantasy points per game, one surprising name has emerged as a viable weekly flex play: Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell, available in 50% of Yahoo leagues.
Through six weeks, Boswell is tied for the second-most field goal attempts in the league (17), including six kicks good from 50+ yards. In Week 7, the Steelers are set to host the New York Jets on "Sunday Night Football" — a matchup currently allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers.
Could one of Week 7's top streaming options be available in your league? Find out where Boswell landed in our team's Week 7 kicker rankings;
Who will you start at kicker in Week 7?
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The KwaZulu-Natal co-operative governance and traditional affairs department (Cogta) has welcomed the arrest of Prince Lungalomndeni Zulu and an associate in relation to a R26m minerals theft at Richards Bay Minerals (RBM).
Zulu is accused of involvement in a multimillion-rand mineral theft syndicate which allegedly looted unprocessed material from RBM in northern KZN for years.
He was arrested on October 5 at KwaZiphethe royal residence in KwaNongoma by members of Operation Vala Umgodi, a police task force established to deal with illicit mining operations in Richards Bay.
He appeared in the Empangeni magistrate's court with his co-accused, logistics businessman Richard Malinga from Durban, on October 7.
They were each granted R50,000 bail.
Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi, who is also the prime minister of the Zulu monarchy, applauded law enforcement agencies and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for dealing with the syndicate.
“We welcome this arrest as it sends a strong message crime is being dealt with seriously in KwaZulu-Natal. It is clear the police now have the upper hand against the [alleged] criminal syndicate of Prince Lungalomndeni, which has caused considerable harm to the economy of our province,” said Buthelezi.
Zulu, who was in the royal family faction that backed Prince Simakade's claim to the Zulu throne against King Misuzulu, is among at least six suspects who have been charged with the theft of R26m worth of minerals belonging to RBM.
His alleged involvement with the syndicate is through supplying stolen minerals to the Southway Freight warehouse at Isipingo, Durban.
Zulu and Malinga are expected back in court on November 4.
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https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-10-15-kzn-cogta-mec-welcomes-arrest-of-zulu-prince-in-alleged-r26m-minerals-theft-ring/
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Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden’s presidency, first increase since 1970s
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — There has been a doubling of petitions by workers to have union representation during President Joe Biden’s administration. According to figures released Tuesday by the National Labor Relations Board, there were 3,286 petitions filed with the government in fiscal 2024, up from 1,638 in 2021. This marks the first increase in unionization petitions during a presidential term since Gerald Ford’s administration, which ended 48 years ago. President Joe Biden says that the increase showed that his administration has done more for workers than his predecessor, Donald Trump, the current Republican nominee who is vying to return to the White House in November’s election.
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https://kyma.com/news/ap-national/2024/10/15/petitions-for-union-representation-doubled-under-bidens-presidency-first-increase-since-1970s/
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ROME – One of America’s leading journalistic watchdog groups has condemned a court order to open the phone records of a Peruvian investigative journalist whose reporting has revealed scandals inside a Peru-based Catholic order.
In a statement earlier this month, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on the Peruvian Prosecutor’s Office “to immediately close the illicit enrichment case against investigative journalist Paola Ugaz and reverse its order to her phone company to disclose her phone records and geolocation data from 2013 to 2020.”
Paola Ugaz alongside fellow journalist Pedro Salinas for years has investigated physical, psychological, and sexual abuses within the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae (SCV), founded in 1971 by Peruvian layman Luis Fernando Figari.
Together Ugaz and Salinas, himself a former member of the SCV, in 2015 published a book Half Monks, Half Soldiers detailing decades of rampant abuse within the SCV, prompting a series of Vatican-led investigations, including Pope Francis’s appointment last year of a “Special Mission” to inquire into ongoing allegations of abuse and financial corruption.
As a result of that inquiry – conducted by Maltese Archbishop Charles Scicluna, an adjunct secretary to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), and Spanish Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu, an official in the same department – the Vatican in recent weeks has expelled Figari and 10 other top-ranking members.
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CPJ Latin America Program Coordinator Cristina Zahar said in their statement that the organization is “really concerned by the years of judicial harassment that Paola Ugáz has endured since she and Pedro Salinas started investigating a religious organization in Peru in 2010.”
“Revoking the confidentiality of her communications is illegal under Peru’s constitution, as it could expose her journalistic sources and personal details, but it could also lead to reprisals against her,” she said.
Ugaz, who has continued to investigate the SCV’s finances for the past decade, for years has faced an onslaught of criminal defamation suits and other legal complaints from individuals and organizations with ties to the SCV.
(In the Peruvian system, it doesn’t require a District Attorney to file a criminal complaint for certain offenses, including defamation; one can be registered by a private citizen.)
Efforts have been made by Peruvian politicians – including congressman Alberto de Belaunde, who led a government commission investigating institutional cases of abuse, including the SCV – to decriminalize crimes against one’s personal honor, meaning defamation cases would be tried in civil rather than criminal courts, yet no progress on that front has been made.
In 2021 a man with ties to the SCV named Luciano Revoredo, director of conservative website La Abeja who has repeatedly criticized Ugaz and her work, brought forward a complaint of money laundering against Ugaz that was dismissed last October due to a lack of evidence.
However, Revoredo also filed a criminal complaint in April of 2023 of illicit enrichment against Ugaz that was initiated by Patricia Benavides, Peru’s Attorney General, and which included measures seeking access to Ugaz’s phone calls and messages.
At the time, the move was condemned by advocacy and watchdog groups as a violation of the freedom of the press that could put the confidentiality of information shared by sources at risk.
According to Ugaz’s attorney, Carlos Rivera, the same information used in the 2021 complaint for money laundering was also used in last year’s illicit enrichment suit.
Speaking to CPJ, Rivera said the 8-month deadline for the investigation by the prosecutor’s office expired in January 2024, so they appealed to a local court to have the process closed. The judge, he said, accepted the request and ordered the closure of the investigation.
However, Rivera said Revoredo’s legal team appealed that decision and additionally asked that the court lift the secrecy on Ugaz’s communications based on a resolution from August 2023 that his team had been unaware of.
“This really shocked us because we weren’t aware of it,” he said, saying that after the court then reversed its order to close the investigation and ordered Ugaz’s phone company to turn over her phone records, they issued an appeal.
Rivera said this appeal was filed on Sept. 26, and that this marks the first time that Peruvian authorities have ordered that a journalist’s communications be revealed, setting what could be a serious threat to the freedom of the press and to investigative journalism.
“It is a tragedy to be the first Peruvian journalist to have their communications lifted with legal tricks, a treatment reserved for criminals,” Rivera said.
Ugaz in addition to this case is also battling several other legal complaints while continuing to report on financial scandals within the SCV and the Vatican’s investigation of the group.
Watchdog group Reporters without Borders has also condemned what it has called the legal harassment of Ugaz over her reporting on the SCV, saying that over the past two years, Peru has seen “a sharp decline in freedom of information.”
The group said it has documented 20 violations of freedom of the press, “many of them involving public officials attacking media professionals,” with Ugaz’s case being among the most notorious.
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https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2024/10/watchdog-group-decries-order-to-open-phone-records-of-peruvian-journalist
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Dock And Yard Management System Global market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033
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Key players in the market include Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Epicor Software Corporation, Blue Yonder Inc., Samsara Inc., Manhattan Associates Inc., Descartes Systems Group Inc., Project44, Tecsys Inc., FourKites Inc., Softeon, Lazer Spot Inc., HighJump Software Inc., Kuebix LLC, Logiwa Inc., TMW Systems LLC, Kelley Dock Solutions, Cerasis Inc., ProAct International Ltd., JDA Software, Royal 4 Systems Inc., Made4net LLC, Transplace, C3 Solutions LLC.
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Leading companies in the dock and yard management system market are creating automated dock door schedulers to provide customers with enhanced features. An automated dock door scheduler is a system designed to manage and coordinate the assignment and scheduling of dock doors for both incoming and outgoing shipments, optimizing their utilization and minimizing wait times through automated processes.
How Is The Global Dock And Yard Management System Market Segmented?
1) By Type: Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
2) By Deployment Model: On-Premises, Cloud
3) By Application: Warehouse Management, Gate Management, Dock Scheduling, Trailer Tracking, Yard Management
4) By End-User Industry: Transportation And Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail And E-Commerce, Warehousing, Healthcare, Other End-User Industries
Geographical Insights: North America Leading The Dock And Yard Management System Market
North America was the largest region in the dock and yard management system market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dock and yard management system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
Dock And Yard Management System Market Definition
A dock and yard management system is a software solution aimed at optimizing and streamlining the management of loading docks and yard operations within a facility. It enables organizations to handle the complexities of dock and yard activities more efficiently, resulting in enhanced productivity and cost savings in logistics and supply chain operations.
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A female high school student in Maine reportedly suffered a concussion and was left with vision impairment after a male student who identifies as female assaulted and bit her.
A male student, who identifies as transgender and recently started taking estrogen injections, assaulted a female classmate earlier this month at Mount Desert Island High School in Bar Harbor, Maine, according to a report by Maine Wire.
Video footage of showing a portion of the attack surfaced on social media.
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The male transgender-identifying student was the subject of a previous incident at Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Maine, citing a where he was allowed to use the girls’ restrooms, the outlet noted, citing a February report by the Ellsworth American.
Earlier this year, about 20 Ellsworth High School students reportedly protested the male student, claiming he peered at girls through the restroom stalls.
As for the recent incident at Mount Desert Island High School, the victim’s mother told Maine Wire the attacker bit her daughter and began “chewing on her eye” and “was growling.”
“He’s grabbing handfuls of hair and smashing her head off the pavement. All the while the teachers, the principal is crouched down next to them,” she said. “The whole time, she’s just screaming for help, crying and screaming, ‘somebody help.’ And nobody helped her. The principal sat there and screamed at them instead of helping.”
The victim’s mother added that her daughter told her, “I really thought I was going to die. I thought that was it. I thought I was never going to see you again.”
“And that’s probably the hardest thing to hear,” the mother said. “That really haunts me.”
Mount Desert Island High School Principal Matthew K. Haney, the man wearing a green jacket in the video, reportedly failed to respond to a media inquiry from Maine Wire regarding the attack, and then deleted his X account.
“If it had not been for that bus driver, he was able to grab [the male student’s] hand, and that’s the only reason that, probably that my daughter’s alive right now,” the victim’s mother told the outlet.
The victim’s parents added that they believe the bus driver is a retired former police officer, and that the school is investigating him for breaking up the attack.
Mike Zboray, the superintendent of MDIRSS/AOS#91 — which includes Mount Desert Island High School — told Maine Wire that the bus driver has not been placed on leave but declined to comment on whether or not there is an investigation into his conduct.
Zboray released the following statement:
As you are aware, a fight occurred in front of MDIHS Friday morning. Due to privacy concerns and confidentiality requirements, I cannot legally share more about the incident or anyone involved. However, I assure you that school officials are taking the matter seriously and are handling it in accordance with our policies and procedures.
Every student altercation is different, and administrative staff are trained to intervene by utilizing a range of de-escalation strategies from verbal cues to physical restraint (as a last resort, per Maine law). Every situation provides an opportunity to learn, for both students and staff, and we are always working to improve how we protect all students and staff. I trust our staff to follow their training and use their judgment in the best interests of those involved in these difficult situations.
I will also share that there are some untrue rumors connected to this event. One stated that the bus driver was on leave, which is untrue. Another accusation is that administrative staff bribed students with community service and sent a mass email to students to delete the video. Those are also untrue.
Meanwhile, both the attacker and the victim were reportedly suspended from school.
The victim’s parents say they plan to take legal action against the attacker, the school district, and Principal Haney. They also said their daughter has suffered a concussion and vision damage as a result of the assault.
The victim will reportedly need a CAT scan on her skull to see if her vision impairment is the result of an orbital bone fracture.
“We send our children to school in hopes that, of course, something like this would never happen, but that if I did, that, somebody — anybody — any of these fucking teachers that are trained, you know, they go through all these fucking trainings for what? To not use them?” the victim’s mother said.
Alana Mastrangelo is a reporter for Breitbart News. You can follow her on Facebook and X at @ARmastrangelo, and on Instagram.
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Honeywell International Inc. HON recently secured a contract worth $103 million from the U.S. Army to offer its next-generation APN-209 radar altimeter (Next Gen APN-209) system for various army aircraft. The latest deal is built on a long-standing partnership where HON has served as a reliable altimeter provider to the U.S. Department of Defense, with more than 150,000 units supplied.
HON’s shares inched up 0.8% yesterday, eventually closing the session at $217.60.
Inside the Headlines
Honeywell's Next Gen APN-209 is the modified version of its APN-209 system, which has served as the primary radar altimeter on several U.S. military aircraft since 1975. The advanced technology embedded in the updated radar altimeter system boosts the safety, reliability and operational capability of army aircraft, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
The Next Gen APN-209 features HON’s common-core radar altimeter architecture similar to its civil radar altimeters that minimize risks related to component obsolescence and supply-chain disruptions. It also boasts flexible integration options that come either with an integrated altitude indicator or as a separate transceiver, thereby catering to several aircraft requirements.
HON’s Zacks Rank & Price Performance
Honeywell, with approximately $141.4 billion market capitalization, currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). The company is grappling with persistent softness in its Industrial Automation segment. Weakness in the warehouse and workflow solutions businesses due to lower demand for projects has been affecting the segment's performance.
High debt level also remains a concern. Exiting second-quarter 2024, the company’s long-term debt was $20.9 billion, higher than $16.6 billion at 2023-end. The increase in its debt level was primarily attributable to the funds raised for the Global Access Solutions acquisition. Considering its high debt level, its cash and cash equivalents of $9.6 billion do not look impressive.
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In the past three months, the company’s shares have lost 0.4% against the industry’s 2.7% growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $10.10 per share for 2024, indicating a decrease of 0.5% from the 60-day-ago figure.
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Markel Group Inc. MKL currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
MKL delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 35.4%. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Markel’s 2024 earnings has increased 3.5%. Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Crane Company CR presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.2%.
In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CR’s 2024 earnings has increased 0.6%.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation PH currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. PH delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.2%.
In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for Parker-Hannifin’s fiscal 2025 (ending June 2025) earnings has increased 0.3%.
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Newswise — When Rachel Toepfer is playing in the fantasy realm of Dungeons & Dragons, they tend to play the role of a paladin, a holy knight who fights for a cause.
In the real world, the Rutgers University-New Brunswick senior has taken up an advocacy role, too, advancing the cause for LGBTQ+ rights.
Toepfer, who identifies as nonbinary, attends the School of Arts and Sciences and is majoring in political science with a minor in women’s gender studies.
“I felt like the best way I could help somebody was working in legislation, trying to work on policy and make this world a better place,” said Toepfer, who also is an Honors College student.
The Monson, Mass., resident began to heed the advocacy call as a high schooler.
“Back in 2016, when America was having a lot of tumultuous times, I kind of got woken up a little bit,” said Toepfer. “I had been trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I was still in high school, but 2016 really inspired me because I was scared. A lot of people were just unbelievably frightened of what was to come. So, what genuinely inspired me was that I felt like I needed to do something.”
They added, “I grew up in a very accepting bubble where it was normalized for me as it should be for everybody else, but it wasn't any different for me to have two moms than it was for someone to have a mom and a dad.”
Toepfer, who hopes to pursue a law degree, has been advocating for the LGBTQ+ community – at Rutgers-New Brunswick as well as in their home state of Massachusetts. Their efforts include being a presenter during the Human Rights Campaign’s annual Time to Thrive summit in 2020 and volunteering for Democrats to elect progressive representatives for Massachusetts.
In fact, Toepfer spent the summer as an intern in the Springfield, Mass., office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (who earned her juris doctor degree from Rutgers Law School).
“It was only one intern in the Springfield office, and I just so happened to get it,” said the 21-year-old, adding that they learned “pretty much how to be a staffer” under the U.S. senator and her staff.
“She was a teacher in her past life before she became a lawyer, and then before she became a senator,” Toepfer said of the politician, who they met during a state convention before becoming an intern. “And she very much gives off those teacher vibes. She wants you to learn, she wants to answer your questions, and then some. She wants to give you so much.”
Toepfer said the internship granted them better insight into how the federal government works.
“It's a very slow process when it comes to certain federal things, and I can only imagine it's even slower when it comes to state policies and proceedings as well,” they said. “From an advocacy perspective, it makes me understand that nothing's going to happen quickly when we protest or when we riot or when we ask things to change. I think people get angry when they don't get an immediate response. But I think working on the federal side, working for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, I've realized that things don't change very fast. We got to do things by the book, by the rules, and I understand that now.”
They added, “I need to play the long game.”
An opportunity to step out of their bubble drew Toepfer to Rutgers.
“I grew up in a very rural part of Massachusetts, like 95% white, no diversity,” they said. “So, I wanted to get out. I needed to see the world. I didn't get very far – I ended up in New Jersey. But I wanted to go somewhere with much more diversity, LGBTQ+ inclusion.”
A recipient of multiple scholarships, Toepfer added that Rutgers “enabled me, an-out-of-state student, to at least afford to go somewhere other than a home state college.”
Toepfer has assumed leadership roles throughout their time at Rutgers, including serving as an Honors College Changemaking Mentor, a student leader for the Honors College LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, the lead videographer for the Honors College Media Team, a learning assistant for the Honors College Cross-Cultural Competency course and a resident assistant at Demarest Hall.
“They have dedicated much of their life here at the Honors College to mentoring fellow students in various leadership roles,” said Donel Young, who, as director of marketing and communications at the Honors College, oversees the media team. “Always ready to jump in where needed, they have contributed so much to our community through their positive energy, creativity, strong organizational skills and deep caring.”
When they have some free time, Toepfer enjoys drawing, honing their photography skills and catching episodes of Dimension 20, a Dungeons & Dragons-focused role-playing show airing on the Dropout streaming service. (Speaking of D&D, Toepfer tends to play a tiefling in campaigns, including as an oath of the crown paladin. The class “really speaks to me,” they said.)
And what are Toepfer’s aspirations down the road?
“I want to be working for some advocacy group as a director, as somebody who has experience in that area,” they said. “I want to say somewhere in the human rights, working as an executive director somewhere, and then maybe in another 10 years I'll run for office.”
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Alixia Marie PH creates modern fashion using weaves from Filipino craftsmen
By Edg Adrian A. Eva
ALIXIA MARIE PH, a young Filipino fashion brand, is supporting local artisans by using indigenous weaves from various regi ons in modern casual fashion.
“One of our taglines is ‘Carry your culture,’” company owner Alixia Mercado said in an interview. “We want to bring their weaves into the spotlight.”
Alixia Marie PH started as a thesis project in 2022, aiming to gain profit while helping local weavers. The startup curates pieces that embody Filipino craftmen’s rich heritage and skill, offering a platform for their work to shine.
The company started creating fashion pieces using solihiya — thin strands of rattan woven into sunburst patterns which, when used as the backrest and seat of chairs, lets air through, providing comfort from the heat.
Alixia Marie PH is working with local weavers from Cebu to source solihiya and turn it into trendy bags.
The company also gets indigenous weaves from other provinces including Yakan from South Cotabato, Binakol from Ilocos, T’nalak from Mindanao to create women’s tops and dresses.
They have also partnered with Marikina artisans to assemble their custom-designed shoes and bags.
“Our goal is to focus not only on one local community but also on different communities altogether,” Ms. Mercado said. “We want to showcase a different community that has their cultural weaves.”
In her work with local weavers, she noticed that some of the weaving traditions are at risk of dying out due to threats from counterfeiting and lack of interest among the youth, primarily due to their unprofitability.
“Local weaves were dying at some point, so brands like us help revive the local weave industry and help them continue it for the future generation,” she said.
In the preservation of Filipino indigenous weaving culture, Ms. Mercado hopes that more brands will support local weavers.
“It should not stop here. We want our next generation to celebrate our culture and to celebrate Filipino identity in terms of Filipino weaves,” she added.
Ms. Mercado sees a silver lining in state initiatives to revive indigenous weaves through trade fairs organized by the Department of Trade Industry.
These efforts could be bolstered with more funding and support for weavers to elevate their craftsmanship, she added.
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MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE:MNSO – Get Free Report) gapped down prior to trading on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $18.30, but opened at $17.45. MINISO Group shares last traded at $17.11, with a volume of 453,734 shares traded.
Analyst Ratings Changes
MNSO has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of MINISO Group in a research note on Monday, September 23rd. Citigroup began coverage on MINISO Group in a research report on Friday, October 4th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $26.80 price target for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $15.00 target price (down previously from $27.00) on shares of MINISO Group in a report on Tuesday, September 24th. Bank of America downgraded shares of MINISO Group from a “buy” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Monday, September 23rd. Finally, Dbs Bank upgraded MINISO Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating, one has issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, MINISO Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $20.90.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on MNSO
MINISO Group Stock Down 7.2 %
MINISO Group (NYSE:MNSO – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August 30th. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $555.26 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $557.54 million. MINISO Group had a return on equity of 26.41% and a net margin of 15.72%. On average, equities analysts predict that MINISO Group Holding Limited will post 1.23 EPS for the current year.
MINISO Group Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a Semi-Annual dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 26th. Investors of record on Friday, September 13th were paid a $0.274 dividend. This represents a yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 13th. MINISO Group’s payout ratio is presently 49.06%.
Institutional Trading of MINISO Group
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of MNSO. Deltec Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of MINISO Group in the first quarter valued at about $587,000. Principal Financial Group Inc. bought a new stake in MINISO Group during the first quarter valued at $7,462,000. Fortis Group Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of MINISO Group during the 1st quarter valued at about $249,000. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in MINISO Group by 33.8% in the first quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 89,668 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,838,000 after buying an additional 22,643 shares during the period. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its position in shares of MINISO Group by 5.6% during the 1st quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 43,286 shares of the company’s stock valued at $887,000 after acquiring an additional 2,301 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 17.16% of the company’s stock.
About MINISO Group
MINISO Group Holding Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the retail and wholesale of lifestyle products and pop toy products in China, Asia, the United States, and Europe. The company offers products in various categories, including home decor products, small electronics, textiles, accessories, beauty tools, toys, cosmetics, personal care products, snacks, fragrances and perfumes, and stationeries and gifts under the MINISO and WonderLife brand names; and blind boxes, toy bricks, model figures, model kits, collectible dolls, Ichiban Kuji, sculptures, and other popular toys under the TOP TOY brand.
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Tory ex-minister Gavin Williamson launches bid to boot out all bishops from the House of Lords and says it's 'ridiculous' that Iran is the only country other than Britain to reserve space for the clergy in their parliament
Sir Gavin Williamson will table an amendment to Labour's bill to block hereditary peers that would see all bishops kicked out of the House of Lords.
The former Conservative chief whip will make the case that Iran is the only other parliament in the world that reserves space for the clergy.
The Tory MP – who is expecting to get cross-party support for the change – said that it was wrong that he as an Anglican had greater representation than his Catholic children.
He will urge Labour to meet its manifesto commitment to bring about significant reform to the Parliament's upper chamber, which they have watered down.
Should Sir Gavin's amendment be selected, Labour MPs will have to vote it down – a vote in favour of the bishops – which will be uncomfortable for many who want Lords reform to go further and the party to honour its manifesto commitments.
Sir Gavin Williamson will table an amendment to Labour's bill to block hereditary peers that would see all bishops kicked out of the House of Lords
The Tory MP will urge Labour to meet its manifesto commitment to bring about significant reform to the Parliament's upper chamber
There are 26 'Lords spiritual' – as the Church of England bishops and archbishops are known – in the House of Lords. They include Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury
Sir Gavin will make the case that Iran is the only other parliament in the world that reserves space for the clergy
Sir Gavin said: 'Labour promised significant reform of the House of Lords, but they are not doing that.
'This is an opportunity to make the House of Lords more reflective of today's modern world, but also to make sure it is better run.
'Instead of breaking another manifesto promise, the Government should use this as an opportunity to make change.
'It's ridiculous that the only other major country in the world that has clergy in the legislature is Iran.
'Isn't it about time to wake up to the reality that this requires reform?'
There are 26 'Lords spiritual' – as the Church of England bishops and archbishops are known – in the House of Lords.
They include Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, and the bishops of London, Durham and Winchester.
All bishops are required to retire at the age of 70 when they are replaced by a female bishop. There are now six female bishops in the Lords.
Sir Gavin said Labour should stick to its manifesto commitment to reform the upper House and said he would table an amendment to scrap seats for bishops.
Less than 2 per cent of the British population attend Anglican services on a Sunday and more people selected 'no religion' than Christian in the 2021 census, he said.
He also noted that during the 2022-23 parliamentary session, the bishops took part in 6 per cent of divisions, compared with an average of 45 per cent for all members.
During the same period, they asked 204 oral questions out of a total of 7,641 across the House of Lords.
The last Labour government removed most hereditary peers from the Lords in 1999 but allowed 92 to remain in a short-term compromise to get the legislation through.
Sir Keir Starmer's manifesto described the existence of peers who inherited their titles from their parents as 'indefensible'.
It also said that Labour would introduce a mandatory retirement age of 80 and committed to transforming the House of Lords into a second chamber that is 'more representative of the regions and nations'.
But there are no plans to introduce these changes at present.
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Teenager found not guilty of endangering life with fire at London Oratory School
A major incident was declared after smoke and flames broke out in the atrium of the London Oratory School in Fulham on December 27 last year.
A 16-year-old boy has been cleared by a judge of endangering life after starting a fire at a prestigious Catholic school in west London.
A major incident was declared after smoke and orange flames broke out in the atrium of the London Oratory School in Fulham on December 27 last year.
The youth, who cannot be named because of his age, was arrested by police on the same day and initially denied a charge of arson before later pleading guilty to the offence on September 2.
He was also charged with arson with recklessness for endangering life and assaulting an emergency worker and denied both offences.
During a judgment hearing at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, district judge Andrew Sweet ruled the endangering life charge should be dismissed as he believed the defendant “did consider his actions” and “was intending to try and harm himself rather than anyone else”.
The teenager wrote a note of apology and made a 999 call immediately after the fire, but also kicked a responding police constable, the court heard.
Mr Sweet ruled the defendant’s behaviour towards the officer was “reckless” and found him guilty of assaulting an emergency worker.
The youth appeared in court in person for the hearing alongside members of his family.
The judge released the defendant on conditional bail to next appear for sentencing at the same court on November 12.
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NEOSHO, Mo. — The city of Neosho has transferred ownership of park land where a religious cross is located to a not-for-profit corporation.
The move announced Thursday by the city council comes after a secular group, the Freedom From Religion Foundation, asked in May the cross be removed after some Neosho residents complained its location in a public park violated the Constitution.
The Joplin Globe reported city officials refused to remove the cross.
The not-for-profit group that now owns the park land was created this summer. Councilman Richard Davidson is the registered agent for the Save Our Heritage Foundation. Davidson said the purpose is to maintain and protect the historical value of the cross and other culturally significant properties while removing a possible legal conflict.
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Qatar’s ruler says his nation will vote on abandoning legislative elections after just one poll
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar’s ruling emir says his small, energy-rich nation will hold a referendum on ending a short-lived experiment in electing members of the country’s advisory Shura Council. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani offered no immediate timeline for the referendum in an annual address Tuesday to the Shura Council, which drafts laws, approves state budgets, debates major issues and provides advice to the ruler. The body does not have sway over matters of defense, security and the economy. However, it marks yet another rollback in the hereditarily ruled Gulf Arab states in its halting steps to embrace representational rule.
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KZN traditional leaders join Cogta, Salga and mayors to find solutions
Municipal finance, natural disasters, spaza shops and water infrastructure to take centre stage at KZN Cogta meeting
Traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal will be part of a forum headed by co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi to find solutions for challenges plaguing communities.
The intergovernmental forum will be attended by mayors, MECs, South African Local Government Association (Salga) representatives and, for the first time, traditional leaders.
“Amakhosi underscore the importance of our collective mission to improve local government in KZN,” Buthelezi said. "From now on, all MuniMec meeting will incorporate the executive committee of the KZN House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders.
“We believe this is an important step to create a platform where all leaders can engage and find means to improve the lives of communities, especially in areas governed by amakhosi.”
The meeting will focus on issues that need immediate attention, including:
- municipal finances;
- response to natural disasters; and
- compliance inspections of spaza shops by municipal health officials.
Buthelezi was concerned about debt owed to municipalities and its affect on municipal functionality and service delivery.
“Municipalities are owed more than R3.5bn,” he said.
The national Cogta minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has written to all government departments that owe money and if the debts are not paid by December, the National Treasury will deduct those amounts and pay municipalities directly.
"We cannot expect our municipalities to perform when they don't have resources,” said Buthelezi.
Also to be discussed is the millions spent on outsourcing services, which Buthelezi said should be done internally.
“The concern which we will be dealing with is the issue of internal audits in municipalities. We have 12 municipalities spending R43m on external service providers to provide internal audit functions. That is something we want to do away with and capacitate internally.
“The auditor-general has also raised an issue that councils are not implementing the recommendations of internal audits. Therefore from this meeting we must emerge with a plan to say at least in a calendar year there must be one special sitting where the audit committee will come and brief all councillors on the financial performance of the municipality.”
Buthelezi said natural disasters such as veld fires put a strain on the resources of municipalities and the department has identified 10 local municipalities that will be provided with fire engines. Local municipalities were prioritised because such disasters mostly happened at local level and responses were slow when facilities were concentrated at district municipalities.
Regarding municipal health inspections and enforcement of compliance, particularly at spaza shops, Buthelezi said: “We have seen in Gauteng a tragic incident where six children died after consuming what is believed to be poisoned snacks which they bought at a spaza shop.
“We must not look at that as a far-away incident. In KZN we have many spazas selling food not fit for human consumption. It's just a matter of time if we do not do the necessary.”
He said the responsibility of enforcement rests with municipalities and he expects all municipalities to ensure no food is sold that is not fit for human consumption.
The meeting will also be attended by uMngeni-uThukela Water. The MEC said the water board’s presence is aimed at coming up with a plan where every municipality benefits from resources and expertise.
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The tight end position got off to a slow start in the 2024 fantasy football season, but that all changed in Week 7. After five weeks of (mostly) disappointment, most of the top-drafted fantasy football tight ends this year finally enjoyed some relevance, as George Kittle, Mark Andrews, Trey McBride and Sam LaPorta all finished as top-six options.
It was Andrews' performance this week that was a particular stunner, posting a 3-66-1 line on four targets for his first week scoring more than eight fantasy points in 2024. He posted a season-high 94.7% route participation rate on passing snaps — all good signs of what could be to come in the future.
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Former President Donald Trump declined to say Tuesday in Chicago whether he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office, but he said that it would be a “smart thing” for him to do so.
Trump was being interviewed onstage by Bloomberg News editor-in-chief John Micklethwait at the Economic Club of Chicago.
Micklethwait, who adopted an adversarial posture throughout the interview, asked Trump about allegations in Bob Woodward’s new book, claiming that Trump had spoken to Putin at least seven times since Trump left office.
“Can you say, yes or no, whether you have talked to Vladimir Putin since you have stopped being president?” Micklethwait asked.
“Well, I don’t comment on that, but — I will tell you that — but if did, it’s a smart thing,” Trump replied. “If I’m friendly with people, if I have a relationship with people — it’s a good thing, not a bad thing, in terms of our country.”
Trump noted that he had been tough on Russia, sanctioning the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, while at the same time adopting a friendly personal relationship with Putin. He implied it was wise to be friendly to a nuclear-armed country.
Democrats and the media continue to claim that Trump is subservient to Putin, even though Putin did not invade any countries while Trump was president — in contrast to invasions during the administrations of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.
Joel B. Pollak is Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News and the host of Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot on Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT). He is the author of The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days, available for pre-order on Amazon. He is also the author of The Trumpian Virtues: The Lessons and Legacy of Donald Trump’s Presidency, now available on Audible. He is a winner of the 2018 Robert Novak Journalism Alumni Fellowship. Follow him on Twitter at @joelpollak.
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With Millions Saved in Support Costs, Decagon is Handling Customer Experiences for the Leading Enterprises
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Decagon, the leading innovator in AI customer support agents, today announced it has raised a total of $100 million, including its latest Series B funding round, quadrupling its valuation in just a few months. The $65 million round was led by Bain Capital Ventures with participation from Elad Gil, A*, Accel, BOND Capital and ACME Capital. This funding will accelerate Decagon’s mission to transform enterprise customer support and unlock new levels of economic productivity.
There’s been so much hype around AI agents, but where are the real use cases? Decagon sets itself apart with an AI agent that drives tangible productivity gains for its customers from the start. Industry leaders like Duolingo, Notion, Rippling, Eventbrite and Bilt use Decagon’s AI agents to manage customer interactions from start to end, including fetching data, taking actions and reviewing conversations. Decagon’s customers have seen significant efficiency improvements, enabling them to serve customers better with fewer human resources, while elevating the roles of existing customer support teams.
“Working with Decagon was like hiring 65 agents overnight,” said Thatcher Foster, VP of CS at Bilt. “We get 60,000 tickets per month. Seventy percent of those are being handled by Decagon’s AI agents. Our monthly savings are hundreds of thousands of dollars. Our agent teams became much stronger, and the ones we retain are real product experts.”
What has made Decagon’s offering unique is its ability to capture complex business logic. Large companies have a high level of complexity in their support operation, and they require a solution that innovates around the nuances of their business, learns from feedback and adapts to new conversations. Decagon is transforming enterprise customer experiences with its innovative AI agent that can surface voice-of-customer insights and use them to constantly improve its performance. For certain customers, Decagon is handling millions of conversations per year and achieving 90 percent resolution.
Ultimately, Decagon is driving the future of work, where customer support roles are transformed into high-value positions requiring analytical and technical skills. Decagon’s technology automates repetitive tasks, resolves routine queries and reduces response time pressure, freeing customer service representatives from reacting to every customer question to strategically building their support operation. Customers have reported transitioning their support teams to higher-level roles, where they are now managing and overseeing AI agents rather than answering every Tier 1 ticket.
“AI is often seen as destroying jobs, but at Decagon, we believe the opposite. Our AI agents are enhancing jobs, not replacing them,” said Jesse Zhang, CEO of Decagon. “In a few years, every company will have AI agents running their customer experiences. Customer support staff are no longer fielding routine tasks; they are now becoming AI managers—configuring, training and overseeing the AI agents that handle repetitive work.”
Decagon believes that AI agents shouldn’t be “black boxes” and that every action and decision should be transparent, giving customer support teams full control to update, train and build on the AI agents’ capabilities.
“Decagon’s powerful AI agents draw on proprietary data to answer routine questions accurately, and as they evolve, they will become each customer’s personal concierge,” said Aaref Hilaly, partner at Bain Capital Ventures. “Ashwin and Jesse have that rare blend of expansive vision combined with maniacal execution that we look for in founders.”
The fresh capital will be used to expand Decagon’s engineering team and accelerate its go-to-market strategy, enabling the company to meet the growing demand for AI-powered customer support solutions. With this funding, Decagon will also expand into new verticals and introduce additional modalities like voice, continuing to lead the way in the future of work, where AI not only automates tasks but also helps businesses build more productive and resilient workforces.
About Decagon
Decagon is the leader in AI-powered customer support agents designed to enhance enterprise customer support by automating and resolving inquiries at scale. Decagon’s agents automate repetitive tasks, boost productivity and empower customer support teams to take on more strategic roles. Founded in San Francisco, Decagon is on a mission to shape the future of work by elevating human potential with AI. For more information, visit decagon.ai.
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Newswise — University of Utah Health is proud to announce the official designation of the nation’s first Stillbirth Center of Excellence, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to reducing the burden of stillbirth in the United States. The announcement was made during the Stillbirth Equity Symposium and IMPROVE Workshop, held in Salt Lake City from October 11-14, 2024. This gathering of experts and advocates focused on addressing disparities in stillbirth outcomes and advancing prevention efforts across the country and beyond.
A Center of Excellence for public health brings together leading experts to drive transformative change in critical areas. At the Stillbirth Center of Excellence at U of U Health, the focus is squarely on advancing research, improving clinical care, supporting affected families, and reshaping public understanding of stillbirth.
Each year in the United States, approximately 24,000 babies are stillborn, a devastating loss that affects thousands of families. This means that, on average, one in every 160 pregnancies ends in stillbirth. Additionally, stillbirth disproportionately impacts families of color. The effects of this loss ripple through families and communities, highlighting the urgent need for prevention, research, and support.
A bold vision for change: 10-year goals
The Stillbirth Center of Excellence at U of U Health has set ambitious goals over the next decade to lead the nation in stillbirth prevention and care, in partnership with passionate allies in research, clinical care, and parent advocacy. These goals include:
- Cutting the U.S. stillbirth rate in half.
- Reducing racial disparities in U.S. stillbirth rates by 50%.
- Doubling the proportion of affected U.S. families receiving comprehensive bereavement support.
- Ensuring at least 75% of U.S. stillbirths undergo comprehensive perinatal audits and evaluations to determine potential causes.
- Bringing stillbirth out of the shadows by changing cultural norms and increasing public awareness.
- Positioning the U.S. as a global leader in stillbirth prevention, care, and research, impacting both low- and high-income settings worldwide.
Priorities of the Stillbirth Center of Excellence
To achieve these goals, the center focuses on five key priorities:
- Research: Leading cutting-edge studies to better understand the causes of stillbirth and develop evidence-based prevention strategies, including whole genome sequencing and investigating causes of decreased fetal movement.
- Clinical Care: Improving standards of care for families experiencing stillbirth, from prevention to diagnosis to treatment through the Utah Pregnancy After Loss (U-PAL) Program.
- Education: Training health care providers and educating the public on stillbirth risks, prevention, and care.
- Bereavement Support for Families: Doubling efforts to ensure that families affected by stillbirth receive compassionate, effective support in their time of loss, including peer-to-peer family support and mental health resources.
- Justice: Addressing the social, racial, and economic disparities in stillbirth rates, ensuring that every family has equitable access to high-quality care and support.
“This designation represents a critical turning point in the fight to prevent stillbirth and support affected families,” said Bob Silver, MD, co-director of the Stillbirth Center of Excellence at U of U Health and chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. “By fostering collaboration, research, and education, we are poised to make significant strides not just in the U.S. but globally. Our vision is to lead the world in stillbirth prevention, support, and research, driving positive change in all health care settings.”
The Stillbirth Center of Excellence is unique in its comprehensive approach to family support, offering peer-to-peer networks that connect families with others who have experienced pregnancy loss. In addition, the center incorporates mental health resources for individuals and families, addressing the emotional and psychological impacts of stillbirth and pregnancy loss.
“Our commitment extends far beyond the immediate loss,” said Susannah (Zan) Leisher, PhD, co-director of the Stillbirth Center of Excellence at U of U Health and a stillbirth parent herself. “The journey of healing continues long after stillbirth or pregnancy loss. That’s why the Center of Excellence, through our Utah Pregnancy After Loss (U-PAL) Program, offers ongoing peer-to-peer support and mental health resources. Families need support for the emotional and psychological toll that follows pregnancy loss, sometimes for months or even years afterward. By connecting them with others who have walked this path and providing long-term mental health care, we can help to ensure they are never alone in their healing process.”
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FBI probe into Prince Andrew's friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein 'has been parked', insiders claim
An investigation into Prince Andrew's friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been 'parked' by the FBI, insiders have claimed.
Agents and attorneys are said to be 'beyond frustrated' at having to shelve the probe, a source says.
It is understood that 'no new leads have been found for quite some time' and the FBI's investigation into the Duke of York will not proceed until 'new evidence is presented that can move the case forward'.
A source close to the case told the Mirror: 'The agents and attorneys who have, for years, worked diligently looking into Andrew's friendship with Epstein are beyond frustrated.
'They're angry that the probe has been parked.'
An investigation into Prince Andrew's friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been 'parked' by the FBI , insiders have claimed
At the start of this year Andrew was referenced multiple times in files unsealed by a US court relating to disgraced financier Epstein
Epstein's victims last night blasted the move as a 'systematic cover-up' as one said they 'knew this day would one day come'.
It is claimed investigators' time spent on the case has dwindled in the last year with resources now being diverted to work on the high profile case against hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
A second source confirmed 'right now, resources are going elsewhere' with it said the investigation into Andrew is at an 'impasse'.
At the start of this year Andrew was referenced multiple times in files unsealed by a US court relating to disgraced financier Epstein.
The unredacted documents included allegations the duke had an orgy with underage girls and touched a woman's breast while posing with a puppet of himself.
The 64-year-old prince, who has previously strenuously denied the allegations, paid millions a year ago to settle a civil case out of court with Virginia Giuffre with no admission of guilt after she accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 17.
But he was mentioned more than 70 times in nearly 1,000 pages of interviews and transcripts released in the US in connection with a 2015 defamation case brought by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell, who was jailed for sex trafficking young girls for Epstein.
At the start of this year Andrew was referenced multiple times in files unsealed by a US court relating to disgraced financier Epstein
The 64-year-old prince paid millions a year ago to settle a civil case out of court with Virginia Giuffre with no admission of guilt after she accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 17
The names of more than 170 people who were either associates, friends or victims of Epstein are being made public following a judge's order, including high-profile figures such as former US president Bill Clinton.
In 2022, a bombshell memoir by former top prosecutor in New York Geoffrey Berman claimed he got 'absolutely nowhere' with his efforts to bring Andrew to justice over his links to Epstein.
Berman, the former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, wrotes that Andrew's lawyers brushed off his requests for an interview by saying they would 'consider it'.
Epstein was found dead in his cell at a federal jail in Manhattan, New York, in August 2019 while he awaited trial on sex-trafficking charges. The death was ruled a suicide.
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Rogue funeral directors free to ‘keep bodies in their garage’, inquiry warns
Sir Jonathan Michael said there is no watchdog to oversee how people who have died are treated in England.
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Funeral directors could work at home and keep bodies in their garages, an inquiry chairman warned, as he called for urgent regulation of the industry.
Sir Jonathan Michael, who is investigating how people who have died are looked after in the wake of necrophiliac killer David Fuller’s mortuary abuse, said he was “personally shocked” to find funeral directors do not need a licence, qualifications or training, and described the sector is an “unregulated free-for-all”.
He said many people would be appalled to find the sector goes unchecked and anyone can set themselves up as a funeral director.
Publishing his latest findings on Tuesday, he urged the Government to bring in a regulator for funeral directors in England as a “matter of urgency” after uncovering “horrifying examples of poor practice”.
Branding the system “fundamentally flawed”, he told the PA news agency the lack of controls were “unacceptable” and warned it had given rise to “rogue” funeral directors operating with impunity.
“There are no organisations in England with the power to prevent funeral directors operating on the basis of poor practice or neglect not deemed to be criminal.
“We need a regime that will not tolerate any form of abuse or any practices that compromise the security and dignity of the deceased,” he said.
Although overall he found the funeral sector to be a “caring” profession and said in general people who had died were being treated with “kindness, dignity and respect”, he warned there were “exceptions” and his conclusions could indicate “systemic failure” to protect people who died through a lack of standard policies.
“We can’t avoid the fact that there were some really quite horrifying examples of poor practice,” he said in a PA interview.
The report highlighted alleged incidents including a funeral assistant taking photos of a person being embalmed, of people being left to decompose or covered in mouldy sheets, and the sexual assault of a dead woman by a funeral director in the 1990s.
“The fact is that anyone can set themselves up as a funeral director,” he said.
“They could do it from their home and keep the bodies of the deceased in their garage without anybody being able to stop them. That cannot be right.”
Sir Jonathan is scrutinising funeral directors, private mortuaries and ambulances as part of a probe into Fuller’s crimes.
The previous government launched the public inquiry after the maintenance worker sexually abused the bodies of more than a hundred women and girls aged between nine and 100 while employed at the now-closed Kent and Sussex Hospital and the Tunbridge Wells Hospital, in Pembury, between 2005 and 2020.
Fuller was already serving a whole life sentence for the sexually motivated murders of Wendy Knell, 25, and Caroline Pierce, 20, in two separate attacks in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, in 1987 when police uncovered his abuse in hospital mortuaries.
The first phase of the inquiry, which looked at his employer Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, found Fuller was able to offend for 15 years without being caught due to “serious failings” at the hospitals where he worked.
Sir Jonathan said the latest report followed “distressing” allegations of neglect as police investigate a funeral directors in Hull.
Humberside Police said detectives had been working “around the clock” since concerns were raised at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in March “about the storage and management processes relating to care of the deceased at the funeral directors”.
The inquiry chairman said it was “right and proper” that looking into Fuller “led to questions about the security and dignity of the deceased”.
Setting out how the regulator should have the power to issue licences, demand compulsory standards, inspect funeral directors and take enforcement action, Sir Jonathan said he hopes publishing the report will help ministers and funeral homes to “take steps that assure the public that the sector is fit for purpose and will not tolerate any form of abuse or practice which compromises the security and dignity of the deceased, including that caused by neglect”.
It should be mandatory for customers to be given information about how funeral directors will care for their loved ones and what measures are in place to protect them so the sector is more transparent in how it operates, the report added.
Industry bodies welcomes the calls for a regulator although the National Association of Funeral Directors said it is “important that it is proportionate”, while the National Society Of Allied And Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), warned reform should not come at a cost to customers.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the Government was “committed to preventing any similar atrocities happening again and ensuring that the deceased are safeguarded and treated with dignity”.
Officials said the Government would consider the recommendations and respond at a later date.
The inquiry, which has so far cost £2.8 million, is yet to publish its final tranche of findings and said it expects ministers to confirm its plans for a regulator before this happens.
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Royal arm: Prince William tries his hand at flag football in NFL event with kids in London
LONDON (AP) — Prince William has played catch with British teenagers at a flag football event organized by the NFL. Children from Birmingham, Manchester and London participated at Kennington Park field hockey pitch in south London. Phoebe Schecter is the captain of Britain’s women’s flag football team and she advised William to embrace his “inner Shakira” by moving the hips when throwing an American football. Flag football will make its debut as an Olympic sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The NFL has supported the growth of flag worldwide as it seeks to win over younger fans and future consumers. Tuesday’s event was organized by NFL Foundation UK.
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..it's not a question of why or how anymore, it's a question of when.” - Michele Erwin CEO
FRISCO, TEXAS , TX, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- All Wheels Up (AWU) , the first non -profit organization in the world to fund research for a wheelchair spot on commercial aircraft, announced today positive progress following AWU's Global Forum in Boston that will eventually lead to implementation of a wheelchair spot on commercial airline flights.
A recent presentation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at AWU's Global Forum has put the organization on a course for achieving their goal of allowing those using a WC-19 rated wheelchair to fly on an airplane. The conference presentation, heard by 130 industry stakeholders, has provided optimism for a change in how wheelchair user's travel. The U.S Department of Transportation is currently in the process of setting parameters for testing and certification starting in 2025.
With the guidance and partnership of Paralyzed Veterans of America and The National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) , the long road to a wheelchair spot on commercial flights may soon be complete.
“This has been a 15-year journey that we have worked so hard to see come closer to fruition,” said Michelle Erwin, CEO of AWU.“We are so grateful for the support of so many stakeholders, most notably PVA and NIAR to get us to this point. There is still work to be done, but it's not a question of why or how anymore, it's a question of when.”
This meaningful benchmark is important on many levels. With federal action imminent, the work is about to pay off.
“Progress like this does not come easy or quickly. There are many moving pieces,” said Heather Ansley, Chief Policy Officer for PVA.“Working with All Wheels Up and other key stakeholders we are very hopeful that all of this positive news will eventually lead to safe and dignified access for wheelchair users in air travel and emerging modes of transportation.”
While progress is happening that can be celebrated in the short-term, the end goal of a wheelchair spot on a commercial aircraft will require further research and advocacy.
“This is exciting, but there is still a lot of work to be done,” said Stephen Cullen, AWU Board Chair.“We have collaborated with many stakeholders to transform this grassroots effort into a project that is nearing the goal of having a wheelchair spot on commercial aircraft.”
For Erwin this is a personal issue. Her son utilizes a wheelchair, and she has seen firsthand the challenges of traveling with someone who uses a wheelchair.
“This is exciting news for all of us,” said Erwin.“This is huge progress, but it will take time. We are so close.”
This news comes on the heels of the 2024 bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act, which was signed into law last May by President Joe Biden. This bill authorizes funding for the FAA to continue its role and responsibilities for five more years and includes several disability–access measures that wheelchair users have wanted for years.
“Testing will focus on tie-down devices that provide safe travel for wheelchair passengers,” said Erwin.
While testing has been done to ensure safe travel for wheelchair users, the recent news will hopefully encourage stakeholders to work together to expedite its approval and implementation.
“I am happy that our previous testing has answered many engineering questions and has allowed us to move forward,” said Luis Gomez, Manager at Advanced Virtual Engineering and Testing Laboratories.“Our work with All Wheels up and continued testing is a validation for the need to have policy changed.”
While a lot of research and development lies ahead, the new progress gives advocates like Erwin hope for the future of air travel.
“We want to let this testing and research take its course,” said Erwin.“We know this will take a lot of investment and effort from the FAA, the Department of Transportation, the airlines, our organization and our advocacy partners.”
With a resolution to a decades-long problem on the horizon, AWU is hopeful that these recent announcements will culminate in the organization's goal for a wheelchair spot will be achieved.
“It is amazing to think we are getting so much closer to accomplishing what we set out to do,” said Erwin.“It has been a team effort for all stakeholders. I am so proud of the progress made and confident we will finish the job.”
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Established in 2011, All Wheels Up (AWU) is the first non-profit organization in the world to fund research and development for a“wheelchair spot” on commercial aircraft. The not-for-profit organization works with airline carriers, aircraft manufacturers, and lawmakers to make airplanes wheelchair accessible for the millions of people who depend on them for mobility and safe seating. AWU's mission is to forge a future with safer and more dignified accessible air travel through research, advocacy, and community outreach.
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or diseases. The organization ensures veterans receive the benefits earned through service to our nation; monitors their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funds research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis. As a life-long partner and advocate for veterans and all people with disabilities, PVA also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans of America serves veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Learn more at PVA.
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Msimanga accuses Lesufi of 'concealing corruption'
DA Gauteng leader vows party will continue to push for release of reports to reveal a true picture of extent of corruption in the province
The DA in Gauteng has taken aim at premier Panyaza Lesufi, threatening to report him to the auditor-general and public protector for allegedly concealing forensic reports.
The party has petitioned for the release of forensic investigation reports to be made public by the provincial government since 2019.
However, the DA claims their pleas have fallen on deaf ears.
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga said his party is fed up with the delays after their latest deadline of September 13 was ignored.
“Year after year, millions of rand in taxpayers’ money are lost to corruption, particularly in government departments,” he said.
“The forensic investigations undertaken by the provincial government are meant to determine whether corrupt activities have taken place in government. By releasing these reports, Lesufi will show his government has nothing to hide and is serious about clamping down on corruption.”
Despite the release of the AngloGold Ashanti report, the Tembisa Hospital report and the Driving Licence Testing centre reports, Msimanga said there are still many others to be released.
“Recently it came to light that a forensic audit into the Gauteng social development department revealed the director of the sustainable livelihoods programme, July Maphosa, resigned in 2018 after he was accused of fraud and soliciting bribes. The audit, which began in 2018, also revealed that between 2014 and 2018 a huge portion of the annual budget for the programme went to three NPOs that shared directors.
“The contents of this audit have still not been made public. This department plays a critical role in uplifting the lives of Gauteng residents. However, this cannot be done if only a connected few are given tenders to deliver services.”
He alleged another forensic investigation was meant to be undertaken into the conditions at Rahima Moosa Hospital, which he claims has still not started.
“It is clear that when corruption occurs there are only a connected few individuals who benefit, to the detriment of residents.
“The lifestyle audits Lesufi claims have been completed have not been made public. For the past two years we have been assured this process has been completed. These audits are also critical to clamping down on corruption.”
Msimanga said corrupt activities in the province divert money from service delivery, putting the needs of residents aside while more money is spent on forensic investigations which are never revealed, nor whether recommendations are being implemented.
“Little to no protection is offered to whistle-blowers to come forward with information about alleged corrupt activities in provincial government departments.
“Running a clean government means exposing corruption, even if it means politicians of the governing party are implicated. Many of these investigations started in 2016 under former premier David Makhura.”
Msimanga dared Lesufi to honour his commitment to run a clean government if he has nothing to hide.
“Premier Lesufi, do the right thing and release the reports on all the completed forensic investigations. Take the public into your confidence and release the reports. Implement the recommendations of the reports and start the process to recover the money lost to corruption.”
The DA will continue to push for the release of the reports to reveal a true picture of the extent of corruption in the province.
“These reports are gathering dust in your office cupboards and those implicated continue to walk freely without facing the consequences of their actions.
“The DA will ensure that when forensic investigations are undertaken the findings of the investigations are made public immediately. The recommendations in the report will be implemented and the money lost to corruption will be recovered.”
Approached for comment, Sizwe Pamla from Lesufi's office said they will respond on Wednesday during a media briefing.
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Former President Donald Trump recently made a pitch to Mormon voters, speaking virtually as part of a “virtual fireside chat” on Sunday to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Trump spoke at the tele-town hall — which is not affiliated with the church — for about 10 minutes, making it clear to listeners that there are “many” things that they all agree on.
“The Constitution is hanging by a thread — literally hanging by the thread. We cannot let that go on,” Trump said, explaining that family is the foundation of a good society, and that is something they agree on.
Trump touted his “tremendous relationships over the years” with the Latter Day Saints community, noting that there are so many shared values with these “God-fearing American patriots.”
Trump then walked through many of the policies of Vice President Kamala Harris.
“We have a person that is really not a good person. She’s not a good person at all; as you know, she’s got a lot of ideas that are not acceptable to you and to me and to everybody. She’s called a — she’s been a Marxist. Now she’s trying to change about 50 different promises,” he said, pointing to fracking and the confiscation of guns as an example, as well as Harris’s push for transgender ideology on children.
Ultimately, Trump said Harris already had her “honeymoon period,” and things are starting to turn in key states, including Arizona.
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C-SPANThe former president pushed the point that Mormons align with the values Trump is offering — not Harris’s.
“We believe that faith in God and our judicial values are essential to a healthy American society. We believe in family. We believe in parental rights — we believe in fact, that freedom is the foundation of all freedom. It is the absolute foundation of all freedom, and that we believe in standard equal justice under the Constitution,” he said.
Harris, in contrast, he continued, “wants to flood the country with tens of millions more illegal aliens coming in and cancel out your vote.”
Further, Trump said Harris “wants to make it even harder to Mormons to care for the poor and less fortunate.”
“I would love to have [your] support,” Trump said. “It’s going to be me or her. … She is not a competent person. She’s not a person of faith, and she’ll do everything she can to hurt Mormons and to hurt everybody else.”
“But with that, I very much appreciate the time. I also appreciate [Rep.] Andy Biggs (R-AZ), because … he’s been just a great friend of mine for a long period of time. And I appreciate that you did this, Andy,” he continued, “and would hope that we can get almost a unanimous vote from the Mormons. If we could, it would be great, because we have to win this election,” Trump pressed, warning that the country will “never be the same” if Harris wins.
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ROME – Italian Cardinal Mattel Zuppi, Pope Francis’s personal peace envoy for the war in Ukraine, arrived in Moscow on Monday for the second time in an ongoing effort to promote humanitarian collaboration amid the ongoing conflict.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni in a statement to various media outlets confirmed Zuppi’s visit, saying, the cardinal “today began a new visit to Moscow, in the framework of the mission entrusted to him by Pope Francis last year.”
During his visit, Bruni said, Zuppi will “meet with authorities and evaluate further efforts to facilitate the reunification of Ukrainian children with their families and the exchange of prisoners, with a view to achieving the much hoped for peace.”
Zuppi after his arrival Monday met with Russian Foreign Minister Serghei Lavrov for a meeting which, according to a readout from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, entailed an “in-depth discussion on cooperation in the humanitarian sphere in the context of the conflict around Ukraine.”
It also focused on “a number of topical issues on the bilateral and international agenda,” the statement said, saying the conversation also highlighted the “constructive development of the Russia-Vatican dialogue.”
Pope Francis named Zuppi, archbishop of Bologna and president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, as his special envoy for peace in Ukraine in 2023.
In this capacity, Zuppi last summer embarked on four-part peace mission that took him to Kyiv from June 5-6, 2023, and to Moscow from June 28-29 of that year, where he met with top ecclesial and government officials, including Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill.
He also met Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation for Foreign Policy Affairs, and Maria Lvova-Belova, Commissioner to the President of the Russian Federation for Children’s Rights.
Zuppi last year also traveled to Washington D.C. from July 17-19, where he met with United States President Joe Biden, delivering a letter from Pope Francis, and he later traveled to Beijing from Sept. 13-15, 2023, meeting with Li Hui, China’s Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The main purpose of Zuppi’s visit to Moscow this week is to continue efforts to return Ukrainian children deported to Russia and to negotiate prisoner exchanges.
Olena Kondratiuk, vice president of Ukrainian parliament, in recent weeks announced that she had met with Zuppi to discuss his mission to Ukraine, and that numerous children had been returned home thanks to his efforts.
To this end, she thanked Zuppi and lauded what she said were the concrete results of the Holy See’s “humanitarian diplomacy,” including the release of two Redemptorist priests who were arrested by Russian forces in November 2022.
They were released by Russia in a prisoner exchange with Ukraine on June 29, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy credited the Holy See with achieving.
Vatican Secretary of State Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who visited Ukraine over the summer, last month had a video conference with Tatiana Moskalkova, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Russian Federation, during which he reiterated the need to ensure fundamental human rights enshrined in various international conventions amid the ongoing war.
Zuppi’s visit to Moscow this week comes after Pope Francis on Friday met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican, marking the fourth meeting between the two, and the third since the war in Ukraine broke out following Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
Zelenskyy in an Oct. 11 post about his meeting with the pope on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said that for Ukrainians, “the issue of captured and deported people remains incredibly painful.”
“These are adults and children, many civilians who are now held in prisons and camps in Russia,” he said, referring to reports that a well-known Ukrainian journalist appears to have died in Russian captivity, marking a “heavy blow” to Ukrainians.
Many other public figures and community leaders, as well as countless ordinary citizens from occupied territories remain in captivity, he said, saying “the issue of bringing our people home from captivity was the main focus of my meeting with Pope Francis.”
“We are counting on the Holy See’s assistance in helping to bring back Ukrainians who have been taken captive by Russia,” he said.
In a separate post, Zelenskyy noted that he also met with Parolin and with the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, British Archbishop Paul Gallagher.
“We discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula, with a particular focus on the point regarding the return of deported children and the release of civilian hostages and prisoners of war,” he said, saying they also discussed preparations for an upcoming conference on the Ukrainian Peace Formula set to take place in Canada from Oct. 30-31.
Zelenskyy said they also discussed Parolin’s recent visit to Ukraine, and he voiced confidence that “this will help unite international efforts in the process of restoring Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Pope Francis, who has periodically come under fire from Ukrainians for questioning the morality of the continued supply of weapons to Ukraine, for suggesting that Russia had legitimate security concerns in the lead up to its invasion, and that Ukraine ought to raise a “white flag” to allow for negotiations, appeared to change his tone.
In his own Oct. 11 post on X, Francis said, “All nations have the right to exist in peace and security. Their territories must not be attacked, and their sovereignty must be respected and guaranteed through peace and dialogue. War and hatred bring only death and destruction for everyone.”
After a meeting between Francis and Zelenskyy last May, Ukraine’s leader appeared to criticize the Vatican’s efforts to negotiate peace, saying at the time that Ukraine didn’t need a mediator, and that any peace agreement reached must be on Ukraine’s terms, as it was their territory that had been invaded.
The apparent shift in the pope’s tone could signal a new willingness to appease on the part of the Holy See in order to maintain their seat at the table.
Bruni in his statement did not indicate when Zuppi would return from Moscow, or whether he is expected to also make other trips as part of his peacemaking efforts.
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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said on Tuesday that it's going to be a busy week for the franchise — one that he believes will turn a rough start into a winning season.
Speaking to reporters at the NFL owner's meetings, Johnson said "we want to bring a lot of change this week" as news traveled that the team was reportedly acquiring wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders — a move the Jets owner couldn't confirm, but said was "in the hopper."
The Jets fell to 2-4 following Monday night's 23-20 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, their third straight defeat. Last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings led to head coach Robert Saleh getting fired. Now they're bringing in an All-Pro wideout and former teammate of quarterback Aaron Rodgers to begin the turn around process.
It's a reversal that Johnson is confident will happen starting with these two big moves in a week.
"Salvageable?," Johnson said of the Jets' season. "We're gonna kick ... you can add the words after that. We're going to do really well."
There are still 11 games to play for the Jets and they are only two games behind the Bills for the AFC East lead. But there's still work to do.
Through six weeks, the Jets are tied for the seventh-most sacks allowed (16), third-most interceptions (5), ninth-worst completion percentage (62.2), are fourth in total receiver drops (11), and own the worst field goal completion percentage (66.7) in the NFL.
What's done is done, Johnson believes. The only thing left to do now is look towards the future — moving Haason Reddick may be next — in order to improve their circumstances.
"You have to look forward," Johnson said. "We have to look forward to the games we're going to play each and every week and try to win all of them and that's basic stuff, right? ... You just have to go with your instinct and what's the best thing to build a team and build a winning team and most importantly build a culture, a culture of winning. And I think based on what I saw yesterday, I think we're starting a new and more exciting direction."
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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Equilibrium Energy, a technology company building a next-generation clean power company, today announced its market entry into California; signing of new battery tolls with top tier developer Ormat; closing of a $39M Series B venture fundraising led by deep tech stalwart investor DCVC and including top tier institutional investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Valo Ventures; its market-leading battery management performance in Texas; and the hiring of industry veterans to join its executive ranks. The three-year old startup is combining the best of Silicon Valley technology with its deep experience in running competitive power companies to achieve its aim of accelerating society’s transition to clean energy.
Equilibrium has continued the growth of its battery tolling portfolio by adding two additional full offtake tolls with renewable energy developer Ormat. Equilibrium will take over operations of two 60 MW/120MWh Ormat projects in ERCOT in 2025.
Equilibrium also recently expanded into the California power market with its signing of an offtake toll for a 40MW/40MWh operating battery in July. Overall, Equilibrium now has 260MW / 380MWh of contracted battery tolls across ERCOT and CAISO. The company continues to build out its operational portfolio via its 6GW and growing battery tolling pipeline.
EQ started operating its first grid-scale battery in Texas in 2023. In only six months, EQ has now topped the industry in its ERCOT battery management performance for grid-scale 1-hour batteries. In 2024, Equilibrium has earned more revenue per MW than any other similarly sized grid-scale battery in Texas. Equilibrium’s leading performance leverages its unique combination of cutting edge software, ML techniques, grid fundamental modeling, and its innovative flywheel and culture. Equilibrium is beginning to work with other battery portfolio owners to leverage Equilibrium’s management capabilities in their portfolios.
“We designed Equilibrium to navigate an increasingly volatile electricity market and industry with the mission of putting a major dent in carbon emissions,” said Ryan Hanley, Founder and CEO of Equilibrium Energy. “We’ve only just started our journey, but we’ve been thrilled to work so closely with an amazing set of inventors, customers, and partners, each of which have impressive climate fighting ambitions of their own.”
Equilibrium also today announced a new $39M Series B venture funding round led by preeminent deep tech investor DCVC, which included financing from new investor Valo Ventures as well as existing investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures and a prominent university endowment. This new financing builds on the company’s $30M Series A financing led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures in 2022, and will support the continued build out of Equilibrium’s industry-leading power volatility management platform and growth of its commercial businesses.
“As the power industry continues to transition to clean energy in the face of climate change, we expect a new class of power companies will be necessary to support society’s march towards net zero,” said Rachel Slaybaugh, Partner at DCVC. “We are impressed with Equilibrium’s first principles approach to building such a next-generation power company, one designed from the ground up to fight climate change. We’re optimistic about their prospects to bend the climate curve, and excited about their impressive and growing commercial traction.”
“The most valuable power companies in the future will be those that deliver customers the lowest cost, most reliable and scalable carbon free energy,” said Scott Tierney, Managing Partner at Valo Ventures. “The trajectory of electricity demand growth on the grid, coupled by the exponential growth in renewable energy resources, is creating unprecedented volatility, risk, and opportunity. Equilibrium has built the most sophisticated technology platform to orchestrate network-wide optimization of grid-scale flexible resources to manage this volatility and enable corporate customers and power company partners to confidently accelerate their transition to low cost, carbon free energy.”
With its Series B funding, Equilibrium is excited to welcome new additions to its executive team. Kevin McEntee, former head of engineering at Netflix, joins as Head of Engineering. Jeffrey Woods, former Head of Strategy at JPMorgan Chase and CFO for Global Investment Banking, joins as Head of Finance and Operations. Jace Kohlmeier, former founder and head of Citadel’s high frequency trading desk, joins as Head of Trading. Caitlin Walsh, former Managing Director of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s Growth Equity team, joins as Head of Capital Markets.
Looking forward, Equilibrium’s focus is on supporting its battery developer and corporate partners’ efforts to tackle climate change by achieving and exceeding their deployment and sustainability goals.
About Equilibrium Energy
Equilibrium Energy is a technology company building a next-generation clean power company. Its mission is to accelerate society’s transition to climate and energy equilibriums. Founded in 2021, Equilibrium operates at the intersection of cutting-edge AI, power systems fundamentals, modern software, novel commercial structuring, and dynamic risk management across the power value chain. Equilibrium is being built by experts with decades of experience in energy, science, and software. Equilibrium thrives on supporting its partners’ efforts to tackle climate change. For more information, please visit www.equilibriumenergy.com.
About DCVC
DCVC is deep tech venture capital firm. For more than a dozen years, the firm has backed brilliant entrepreneurs using computational approaches to solve trillion-dollar problems in the real world across a broad set of industries, especially those that haven’t seen material progress in decades. With billions of dollars of assets under management, DCVC builds long-term relationships with the founders it backs. The firm has been with many of its companies from their very start — and through to their recognition by the public markets as category-defining businesses. For more information, please visit www.dcvc.com.
About Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Backed by many of the world’s top business leaders, BEV has raised more than $2 billion in committed capital to support cutting-edge companies that are leading the world to net-zero emissions. BEV is a purpose-built investment firm that is seeking to invest, launch and scale global companies that will eliminate GHG emissions throughout the economy as soon as possible. BEV seeks true breakthroughs and is committed to supporting these entrepreneurs and companies by bringing to bear a unique combination of technical, operational, market and policy expertise.
BEV is a part of Breakthrough Energy, a network of investment vehicles, philanthropic programs, policy advocacy and other activities committed to scaling the technologies we need to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Visit www.breakthroughenergy.org to learn more.
About Valo Ventures
Valo Ventures is a thesis-driven venture capital firm investing in climate solutions in North America and Europe. Our mission is investing for a brighter future, and we accomplish this by investing in digitization, decarbonization, and adaptation. Valo champions entrepreneurs applying innovative technologies to create long-term economic and environmental value. Learn more at www.valoventures.org.
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MobileCoin (MOB) traded 1.3% lower against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 13:00 PM ET on October 15th. One MobileCoin coin can now be purchased for $0.64 or 0.00000966 BTC on major exchanges. MobileCoin has a market cap of $47.83 million and approximately $172,378.85 worth of MobileCoin was traded on exchanges in the last day. In the last seven days, MobileCoin has traded up 0.3% against the dollar.
MobileCoin Coin Profile
MOB is a SCP coin that uses the Blake2b hashing algorithm. It was first traded on September 29th, 2021. MobileCoin’s total supply is 250,000,000 coins and its circulating supply is 74,218,324 coins. The Reddit community for MobileCoin is https://reddit.com/r/mobilecoin and the currency’s Github account can be viewed here. MobileCoin’s official website is mobilecoin.foundation. MobileCoin’s official Twitter account is @mobilecoin and its Facebook page is accessible here. MobileCoin’s official message board is medium.com/mobilecoin.
According to CryptoCompare, “MobileCoin is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency designed for fast, secure transactions on mobile devices. It was founded in 2017 by Josh Goldbard and Shane Glynn and is based in San Francisco. The MobileCoin protocol was open-sourced in 2020 and the network went live in December of the same year. It can be used to send and receive funds through the MobileCoin network and was recently integrated into the Signal encrypted communications app. To use MobileCoin, you need a MobileCoin wallet and MOB token, which can be purchased on their website. The MobileCoin network uses the Stellar Consensus Protocol and has 250 million MOB tokens, with more than 50% available for purchase on their website.”
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Newswise — While prior upper echelon research has shown that overconfident CEOs are beneficial for innovation, less is known about how firms can harness the benefits of these CEOs for breakthrough innovations. To extend this stream of research, we identify crucial board characteristics that enable firms to benefit from overconfident CEOs in the context of promoting breakthrough innovations. Using longitudinal data of US high-tech firms, our results emphasize that overconfident CEOs guided by boards with expertise and power strongly outperform fellow CEOs who are monitored by boards lacking either or both of these characteristics. By theorizing and empirically demonstrating how powerful expert boards are important for firms to profit from their CEO's overconfidence, our study provides important contributions to the CEO overconfidence, corporate board, and breakthrough innovation literatures. Can boards harness the benefits of overconfident CEOs to increase breakthrough innovation for their firms? We examine this question using a longitudinal dataset of US high-tech firms and find that board expertise and power enable firms to benefit from CEO overconfidence in the context of breakthrough innovations. Our results suggest that boards need both power and expertise to effectively channel an overconfident CEO's drive toward breakthrough innovations. Interestingly, powerful boards that lack expertise may be detrimental to harnessing CEO overconfidence for breakthrough innovations. For governance practitioners, ensuring that a board is composed of directors with knowledge and understanding of breakthrough innovations and a balance of power with their CEOs will create a beneficial context for firms led by CEO overconfidence to produce breakthrough innovations.Research Summary
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Gavin Williamson says he is more radical over House of Lords reform than Labour
The former Tory minister urged Labour to include more reforms including removing bishops from the upper chamber and introducing a retirement age.
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Conservative former minister Sir Gavin Williamson said he is more radical on House of Lords reform than the Labour Party, as he urged the Government to be more ambitious in its Bill.
Sir Gavin encouraged Paymaster General Nick Thomas-Symonds to include further changes in the planned reforms. The current Bill, which is getting its second reading on Tuesday, would see the abolition of 92 seats reserved for hereditary peers in the upper chamber.
However, the former education secretary and chief whip said he was unsure whether Labour’s plans to bring in a mandatory retirement age of 80 would ever happen, and asked why 26 Anglican bishops continued to have a role in the Lords.
He told the Commons: “As an Anglican you could say they are representing me well. But I think it’s fundamentally wrong that my children who are Catholics have no form of representation in that chamber. But this Government will not eradicate this injustice.
“There is a big opportunity here, there is an unfairness, there is an injustice. There’s so many people of so many faiths, and so many people of no faith at all.
“See the fact that there are 26 bishops, those are not reflective of the United Kingdom and they’re not reflective of what this country looks like today, but they are still there.”
He later added: “He will equally know that he will not get many opportunities to bring forward legislation in terms of the House of Lords, indeed I would expect this to be the one and only time he gets to bring forward legislation.”
Sir Gavin taunted Mr Thomas-Symonds and urged him to be more of a radical, joking that if he did so, the cabinet minister – who is a published historian on the Labour Party – would find himself the topic of one of his own books.
“He has the potential to be known as a great reformer of the Labour Party. He’ll write books about himself in future, but he needs to be brave, he needs to be bold,” he said.
Brandishing a copy of the Labour Party’s election manifesto, under which it won a 174-seat majority in July, Sir Gavin said Labour’s Bill would not fulfil the promised pledges and instead he would put forward an amendment that would do so.
“I want to see this delivered,” the MP for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge said, tapping on his copy of the manifesto.
“He knows that he will not have an opportunity to bring legislation forward for this again, but … he has an opportunity to make a difference because the things that have been mentioned in their manifesto can be delivered within the scope of the Bill.
“The burning radicalism within his stomach is there that he wants to make a difference, actually I seem to be more committed to delivering this than he actually does.”
SNP deputy leader in Westminster Pete Wishart briefly intervened on Sir Gavin, urging the speaker to “make him stop this inconsequential nonsense”, to which the Conservative MP said he looked forward to “another inconsequential speech” from Mr Wishart later.
The Perth and Kinross-shire MP went on to compare peers to the Baratheons and Targaryens from Game Of Thrones, and described the House of Lords as a “red leather-upholstered, gold-plated Narnia”.
He told MPs: “The first thing you’ve got to try and not do when you consider this Bill is to try not to laugh. Not to laugh out loud at the sheer ridiculousness of considering, in 2024, whether places should be reserved in our legislature for a curious subset of a particular class of person based on birthright.”
He later added: “I suppose in some sort of way, they’re our own Baratheons and Targaryens, only without the fun, without the dragons and the box office appeal. But it’s now time to break the wheel. For them down the corridor there, winter must be coming.”
“That is why I am so proud that my party will never put anybody in that red leather-upholstered, gold-plated Narnia,” he went on to say.
Conservative former minister Richard Holden said he supported the principle of removing hereditary peers, but “as part of a broader package of measures”.
The Basildon and Billericay MP also argued that peers should have a mandatory retirement age, as judges do.
He said: “I would be quite interested to hear from the Government front bench as to how they can justify a mandatory retirement age of 75 for those who interpret the law, but not having a mandatory retirement age for those who make the law.”
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice said he was a “big fan of reform” of the House of Lords and urged the Government to “get on with it”.
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Russia releases man whose daughter’s drawing opposed Ukraine fighting
MOSCOW (AP) — A group that monitors political detentions in Russia says that a man convicted of discrediting the military after his daughter made a drawing criticizing Russia’s military actions in Ukraine has been released from prison after serving 22 months. Alexei Moskalyov was convicted in March 2023 on the basis of posts he made on a social media site. The post came to authorities’ attention after his daughter made a drawing in school opposing the military operation. Moskalyov was sentenced to two years in prison. But he fled to Belarus the same day. He was arrested there a day later and extradited to Russia. A court later reduced his sentence to a year and 10 months. The OVD-Info group on Tuesday reported his release.
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Putin propagandists gloat that Ukraine-backing Britain is so short of cash its pensioners and PORN STARS are being left to freeze this winter
- Russian pundits have jumped on story of Brit model who moved into tent setup
Russian propagandists are gloating that Britain is so poor its pensioners and porn stars are being left to freeze to death this winter.
A presenter for Russia-1 said a 'budget deficit' in Britain and the withdrawal of winter fuel allowance would leave people 'freezing' through the colder months this year.
'Even porn stars are suffering,' political commentator Yevgeny Popov declared, wrongly linking to former Playboy model, Louise Glover, who recently revealed she is living in a tent in Reading after struggling to find work as a personal trainer.
'Because of the crisis, British adult film star Louise Glover can no longer afford her rent,' he said. 'She sleeps outside in a tent for £115...'
'Because of the prices for communal services, Glover... now sleeps in a tent, where she has a small stove and two hot water bottles for heating.'
Yevgeny Popov (pictured) reported that Britons like Louise were poised to freeze to death
Louise Glover, former Playboy Model of the Year, is pictured with Hugh Hefner
Louise, 41, revealed in her interview with The Sun that she had moved out of her £750-a-month shared property near Windsor to a £130-a-month camping set up when work dried up.
She revealed that she had refused to do OnlyFans or anything pornographic as she would 'rather get my life together and live here, in this field.
'I don't need to lower myself to that,' she said. 'I have morals and self-respect.'
Louise once worked as a Playboy Bunny, having impressed at an audition aged 20 and became the first Briton to be crowned the magazine's Model of the Year.
She spent her youth travelling the world while living out of Hugh Hefner's famous mansion rent-free.
'The mansion was incredible, there was even a zoo there. Everything was pink and had the Playboy Bunny logo on it,' she told The Sun.
She moved away from modelling and the party lifestyle after contracting septicemia and going into cardiac arrest following breast augmentation surgery.
While personal training does not come with all the perks of the Playboy Mansion, she draws a line at doing anything pornographic - and prefers to live out of a tent with a stove and two hot water bottles.
The story has been reported across Russian media in recent days, with varying degrees of accuracy.
Pro-Russian pundits have exploited Britain's cost-of-living crisis for political gain throughout the war in Ukraine.
Last year, presenter Olga Skabeyeva reported on 60 Minutes that some British restaurants were now serving squirrel due to food shortages.
She framed the report against the backdrop of Britain 'not backing down from the decision to help [Ukrainian President, Volodymyr] Zelensky, to supply weapons'.
'They will eat squirrels, but still supply howitzers,' she said.
Louise Glover (pictured in 2009) revealed she was living in a tent in rural Reading
Russian propagandist couple Yevgeny Popov and Olga Skabeyeva
It was not clear what prompted the claims. Around the same time, conservation group Three Atop said it would 'not be controversial' to eat grey squirrels by means of population contro.
Presenter Tigran Keosayan said as the first winter of the war approached that Britons should be buying real Christmas trees to burn for energy, with gas prices creeping up.
'Soon the British will consider flour, cooking oil, and forgive me, toilet paper to be Christmas treats,' he joked.
As early as March 2022, the Centre for Economics and Business Research estimated the initial brunt of the war would cost the average British household £2,500 each.
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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. 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. The athletes did not represent the ROC and Pozdnyakov had been sharply critical of the neutral rules. Pozdnyakov says a board meeting next month is expected to set a date to elect his replacement.
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Bringing Fine Jewelry and Couture Together for a Day of Stylish Connections
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- KIMITAKE, known for its exquisite 18K Gold and diamond jewelry, collaborated with acclaimed Italian artist Valerj Pobega for an intimate trunk show at the historic former site of Spago Restaurant in West Hollywood. The event showcased a stunning blend of KIMITAKE's luxury jewelry and Pobega's hand-painted couture gowns, attracting several high-profile stylists and industry insiders.
Valerj Pobega, whose work has been worn by iconic figures like Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Selena Gomez, brought a unique artistic touch to the event. Known for her stunning, hand-painted couture, Pobega's designs have been featured in Vogue, ELLE, WWD, and even showcased at LACMA. Guests were invited to enjoy this special collaboration where KIMITAKE's timeless jewelry pieces perfectly complemented Pobega's artistic creations.
Notable attendees included celebrity stylists Maryam Malakpour and Cristina Acevedo. Malakpour, who styles actress Jodie Foster for the Emmy Awards, and Acevedo, stylist to singer Rachel Platten, both expressed interest in featuring KIMITAKE jewelry in their upcoming projects. The event also welcomed Randi Molofsky, owner of For Future Reference, a leading jewelry brand development agency. Molofsky praised KIMITAKE's intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail, adding to the positive feedback received throughout the day.
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Former President Donald Trump roasted “dying” late-night comedians and Vice President Kamala Harris during a recent appearance on Full Send Podcast, hosted by the Nelk Boys, Kyle Forgeard, Steiny, and Bob Menery.
“Jimmy Kimmel’s a loser,” Trump told the Nelk Boys. “We would do Jimmy Kimmel — I did him a lot. He used to greet me on the sidewalk, outside of his studio.”
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“I’d come in — this was before politics, of course — but I’d come in, and he’d be standing on the sidewalk, ‘Oh, sir, may I bring you in?’ He’d bring me in every time, and then i ran for politics,” Trump explained.
The 45th president added that now, “The whole show is about talking bad about Trump.”
“They’re all equally bad,” Trump continued, adding that The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg has “a filthy, filthy mouth on her.”
“I’ve hired Whoopi over the years, you know, at hotels that I own,” the former president said. “We hired her once and she was so filthy, disgusting, dirty with her mouth that the whole group left. There was nobody watching her.”
“She was a comedian and, you know what, nobody knows this, she said, ‘I admire you so much, would you do me a favor, would you do a cameo in a movie I’m making?’ I did a cameo in some crummy movie she made, and then I run for politics,” Trump recalled.
“Joy [Behar], she thought the world was flat,” Trump added of another The View co-host. “Joy is dumb.”
Trump also recalled another The View co-host, saying, “The other one worked for me, she wrote a letter — one of them, I don’t know, whatever her name is — she worked for me in the White House she writes a letter: ‘This was the greatest experience, you’re the greatest president, I love you.'”
“We have the letter someplace,” Trump said. “It’s a letter that she wrote when she left the White House, then all of a sudden they hire her and she goes negative, you know, they said, ‘Hey, we’ll give you a lot of money if you go negative,’ whatever her name is.”
Of Jimmy Fallon, Trump said, “I hate to use — but they’re all losers, they’re all lightweights.”
“This guy, so I’m on his show before politics, many times — it makes you realize how great Johnny Carson was, actually,” the 45th president said. “Their ratings are horrible, they’re cutting him back to four days. Can you imagine cutting Johnny Carson back to four days?”
Trump then recalled a time when Fallon asked him if he could “play with my hair.”
“And I said, ‘What do you want to do that for?’ [Fallon said], ‘I want to see if it’s real.’ It is real, but if you have to do it, you can do it. So he didn’t just play, he puts his hand in my hair and he went crazy, and the audience went wild, and they loved it,” Trump said.
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“And six months later, he goes up on the show, and he said, ‘I’d like to apologize for doing that, I didn’t realize I was going to humanize him,” Trump recalled.
“Another loser is Howard Stern,” Trump added. “I dropped him, I didn’t want to do his show anymore. Howard Stern — because he was considering Hillary, he’s not for Hillary, but he wanted to be politically correct or something — his show’s practically dead, I think, I haven’t heard his name in years.”
Trump also noted that all Stephen Colbert does is talk about him.
“All he does is talk about me,” Trump said. “Did you ever hear of ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’? He’s got it.”
“Kimmel has it, too,” the 45th president added. “His show’s dying. Colbert’s [show] is dying.”
Of Harris, Trump said, “We’re against somebody that has no clue what’s going on,” adding that his opponent went on 60 Minutes, “she gives a horrible answer, and they change the answer.”
“I think it’s the biggest scandal in broadcast history. They actually took her answer out and gave her a different answer after it was shot,” Trump said, to which Menery replied, “Yeah, I saw that.”
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Trump also slammed Harris for going on the Call Her Daddy podcast during the North Carolina hurricane debacle, given that Harris is currently in office.
The Full Send Podcast is Trump’s latest podcast appearance ahead of the 2024 election, allowing viewers to see a different side of the former president.
Last week, Trump appeared on comedian Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant podcast, where he recalled “a funny story” about a time he once shut down Donald Trump Jr.’s big party at Trump Tower after his son invited way too many people over for the Fourth of July.
“Donald Trump will shut down the border just like he shut down Don Jr’s party,” one social media user reacted.
Last month, Trump joined computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman’s for an episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast.
In August, the former president sat down with comedian Theo Von’s on the popular This Past Weekend podcast, which fans raved over, calling it the “most genuine conversation” they’ve ever seen.
Trump was also interviewed by online streamer Adin Ross, who gifted him a Tesla Cybertruck wrapped with the iconic image of the 45th president raising his fist in the air after surviving the first assassination attempt on his life on July 13.
In June, Trump appeared on YouTuber star Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast.
Elsewhere in his interview with Forgeard and Menery on Full Send Podcast, Trump revealed that he will soon appear on podcasting powerhouse Joe Rogan’s The Joe Rogan Experience.
“I think Joe Rogan has to have you on, would you do that?” Forgeard asked, to which Trump replied, “Oh, sure I would. Well, I think I’m doing it, actually.”
“Yeah? So you are going to do Joe Rogan?” Forgeard queried, to which the 45th president answered, “Yeah, I am.”
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Alana Mastrangelo is a reporter for Breitbart News. You can follow her on Facebook and X at @ARmastrangelo, and on Instagram.
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After opening up the NLCS in blowout fashion, the Los Angeles Dodgers were put on the ropes early in Game 2 following a Mark Vientos grand slam that helped give the New York Mets a lead they would never relinquish. Now, with the series evened up at a game apiece, the focus shifts to Citi Field in Queens.
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from Game 2 including why the Dodgers’ lack of pitching depth finally came back to bite them, the lack of production from the top of the lineup being a big problem and preview the Game 3 pitching matchup.
Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys take a look at Game 1 of the ALCS that saw Carlos Rodón have arguably his best start as a member of the New York Yankees, leading the Bronx Bombers to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. They also discuss how impressive it is to see Giancarlo Stanton being locked in at the plate, why Jose Ramirez could be a problem in Game 2 and Taylor Swift being in attendance with Travis Kielce at Yankee Stadium.
(1:26) - NLCS Game 2 recap
(12:32) - Mark Vientos continues to rake
(17:49) - ALCS Game 1 recap
(30:24) - Rodón’s pitching performance
(34:42) - Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce attend Game 1
(42:20) - Clayton Kershaw’s plans for 2025
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Esker achieves 16% sales revenue growth
LYON, France & MIDDLETON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Esker:
Continued growth in SaaS activities
Esker Q3 2024 consolidated sales revenue amounted to 51.0 million euros, a 17% increase over Q3 2023 based on constant exchange rates and +16 based on current exchange rates. For the first nine months of 2024, Esker sales came to 150.2 million euros, up 14% based on constant exchange rates and current rates.
In Q3, Esker’s SaaS activities continued to drive growth (+16% based on constant rates and +14% based on current rates), representing 82% of the company’s overall revenue.
Subscription sales grew by 26% accounting for 59% of SaaS business. This development reflects the priorities of Esker’s sales strategy which focuses on resilience and predictability of revenue, therefore favoring subscription as a source of recurring revenue.
The slower growth in transactional revenue (+3%) can be explained by persistently tense macroeconomic conditions, which traditionally impact volumes processed by the Esker on Demand platform.
Implementation services grew by 32% based on constant rates and 31% based on current rates, representing 17% of the company’s total revenue. This performance is directly linked to the implementation of the many contracts signed in previous quarters.
Bookings up despite demanding base effect
The annual recurring revenue (ARR) of new contracts signed during Q3 2024 increased by 5% year-over-year to reach 5.3 million euros. This was achieved despite a very demanding base effect in Q3 2023, which benefitted from France’s e-invoicing reform which has been postponed for two years at the end of 2023.
The ARR of new contracts signed in the first nine months of the year reached 18.3 million euros, an increase of 34%.
Esker achieved a solid performance in terms of bookings over the period. The APAC region recorded 72% growth, linked to the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing in Malaysia. In Europe (excluding France) bookings increased by 19%. The French market remained stable over the first nine months of the year. In the U.S., the robust growth that began earlier this year has persisted, achieving a 66% increase over the first nine months.
A solid financial structure
As of September 30, 2024, company cash rests at 59.6 million euros (including 5.5 million euros classified as long-term investment) versus 45.8 million euros on September 30, 2023. Net cash amounts to 51.7 million euros as of September 30, 2024, compared with 34.1 million euros the previous year. Esker’s solid financial base is supported by its low financial debt (7.8 million euros as of September 30, 2024) and 134,373 in treasury shares (representing 35.3 million euros based on the closing share price on October 14, 2024).
Outlook for the end of 2024
Given the good performance of the first nine months of 2024, Esker maintains its sales growth target of +12-14% (excluding acquisitions and currency effects) for the full year 2024. In terms of bookings, Q4 2023 benefited strongly from France’s e-invoicing reforms. This will represent a very demanding base effect in France for Q4 2024 sales activity. At this level of activity, the operating margin will be between 12-13% of sales.
An English webcast with Jean-Michel Bérard (Esker CEO) and Emmanuel Olivier (Esker COO) will take place October 15, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Central European Time. To participate, please join call here.
About Esker
Esker is the global authority in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO. Leveraging the latest in automation technologies, Esker’s Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions optimize working capital and cashflow, enhance decision-making, and drive better collaboration and human-to-human relationships with customers, suppliers and employees. Esker operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information on Esker and its solutions, visit www.esker.com. Follow Esker on LinkedIn and join the conversation on the Esker blog at esker.com/blog.
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‘Rooting out graft’: Home affairs officials arrested amid department’s zero-tolerance campaign
Thirty-one officials have been disciplined and two others prosecuted, with more arrests on the way, department says
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TransTech Honors NCWorks Case Workers with Pathfinder Award for Dedication in Helping Build Careers in Transportation
TransTech, North Carolina’s largest truck driver training school, proudly presented its prestigious Pathfinder Award to 13 community funding partners
These dedicated case workers have shown an extraordinary commitment to helping residents of North Carolina secure meaningful careers in transportation”
GASTONIA, NC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TransTech, North Carolina’s largest and most respected truck driver training school, proudly presented its prestigious Pathfinder Award to 13 community funding partners who have gone above and beyond to support individuals in building successful careers in the transportation industry. The award recognizes those who have made a significant impact by guiding people into new career opportunities in trucking and transportation.— Tyrel Sulzer
The ceremony took place at TransTech's Gastonia campus, where Tyrel Sulzer, COO of TransTech, presented the awards. Among the recipients, Camille Eaves from Cleveland NCWorks Career Center and Emily Medina, Marketing Manager from Rutherfordton NCWorks Career Center, were present to accept their awards in person.
"These dedicated case workers have shown an extraordinary commitment to helping residents of North Carolina secure meaningful careers in transportation," said Sulzer. "Their efforts are not just about job placement; they are changing lives and building futures."
Between the funding partners honored with the Pathfinder Award, these organizations support hundreds of men and women each year in their transition into new career paths. The 13 honored partners stood out for their tireless efforts to guide and support individuals toward a future in the trucking and transportation sectors. The 2024 Pathfinder Award recipients included:
Karen Carlson, Laquanda Grant, Judy Harmon, Ashley Wells, Deon Carter, Cherese Blue, Caleb Crow, Candis Kallay, Camille Eaves, Emily Medina, Erica Jackson, Christine Poltawsky, and Walter Billips
About TransTech
TransTech, Inc. provides truck driver training for individuals who wish to obtain their Class A or Class B commercial driver’s licenses. The standard course of study is offered, which adheres to the requirements and specifications set forth by the Department of Transportation and the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. TransTech, Inc. is highly respected among our Nation’s carriers – both locally and nationally. As a result, we allow our graduating students to gain employment in our Nation’s top trucking companies. Learn more at https://trans-tech.net/
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Keir Starmer DID meet Taylor Swift at her Wembley gig with his family after they got free tickets from the US pop star's record label after Labour ministers intervened over singer's VIP police escort
Sir Keir Starmer did meet Taylor Swift at her Wembley gig after senior Labour figures intervened over the US pop star's VIP police escort, it was revealed tonight.
The PM and his family spoke with the singer and her mother, Andrea, for 10 minutes after being given free tickets to a 20 August show by Swift's record label.
His meeting with Swift was finally confirmed following a day of silence from Downing Street over whether Sir Keir had met the mega-star this summer.
The PM is facing intense scrutiny over the involvement of senior Labour figures in talks around security for Swift's sell-out concerts at Wembley.
No10 has denied the gig tickets for Sir Keir represented a 'thank you' for Government pressure on the Met Police to relent and grant Swift her blue-light escort in London.
Sir Keir's chat with Taylor and Andrea is understood to have focused on the vile Southport stabbings in July, which happened at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
The PM and the pop star had no discussion about the singer's security in London while they met at her Wembley gig, sources said.
Sir Keir has been dragged into the row over Swift's VIP police protection amid reports that Sue Gray, his ex-chief of staff, negotiated directly with Andrea over security issues.
The Metropolitan Police were reported to have held reservations about providing the singer with a taxpayer-funded motorbike convoy.
But it has emerged how Swift was eventually given a blue-light escort by Scotland Yard following interventions by top Labour ministers.
Sir Keir received four tickets and hospitality, worth £2,800, to Swift's gig on 20 August at Wembley from Universal Music Group.
Sir Keir Starmer met with Taylor Swift at her Wembley gig after senior Labour figures intervened over the US pop star's VIP police escort
The Prime Minister is facing intense scrutiny over the involvement of senior Labour figures in talks around security for Swift's sell-out summer shows at Wembley
The Metropolitan Police were reported to have held reservations about providing the singer with a taxpayer-funded motorbike convoy
Fresh questions were raised amid reports that Sue Gray, the PM's ex- chief of staff, negotiated directly with Swift's mother Andrea over security
Sir Keir and his wife Victoria previously attended a Taylor Swift concert at Wembley on 21 June, during the singer's first run of shows at the stadium this summer
Sir Keir received four tickets and hospitality, worth £2,800, to Swift's gig on 20 August at Wembley from Universal Music Group
No10 had earlier repeatedly refused to say whether Sir Keir met Swift at the Wembley gig. A Downing Street spokeswoman said: 'I don't have any updates.'
Pressed again on whether No10 could deny that Sir Keir had met Swift on 20 August after Downing Street intervened in security arrangements, she said: 'Again, first and foremost these are operational decisions that are taken by the Metropolitan Police, and you have seen their statements confirming that themselves.
'At the same time it is right and expected that the Government, mayor and police do have a dialogue and discuss the policing of major events in the capital.'
Downing Street also did not deny that Number 10 had conversations with Swift's team.
The spokeswoman added: 'It is entirely legitimate for the Government to have a dialogue with the police when it comes to the arrangements for major events.'
No10 this morning dismissed suggesttions that Sir Keir had been given the Wembley tickets as a 'thank you' for Swift's VIP police protection.
The PM's official spokesman said: 'I completely reject that characterisation
'Because it's ultimately up to the police to take operational decisions in relation to the security of these major events.'
It was previously revealed how London mayor Sadiq Khan and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper - who both also attended Swift's Eras tour concerts in London for free - were involved in talks around security before the singer was granted a blue-light escort.
Attorney General Richard Hermer was also reportedly asked to press Scotland Yard over giving Swift her VIP police protection.
Asked today whether it was the PM's view that there was no perception of a conflict of interest, Sir Keir's spokesman said: 'Operational decisions are for the Met. That's the bottom line.'
Downing Street cited the terror threat faced by Swift in Vienna, which had forced her to cancel gigs on the Austria leg of her Eras tour, as one of the reasons Government was involved in security talks around her London shows.
Earlier this month, the PM announced he would cover the cost of around £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality he received since entering office amid a fierce row over his various freebies.
Among the declarations he said he would pay back were the four tickets to see Swift at Wembley, which were received on August 20 from UMG.
A Met Police spokesperson said: 'The Met is operationally independent.
'Our decision-making is based on a thorough assessment of threat, risk and harm and the circumstances of each case.
'It is our longstanding position that we don't comment on the specific details of protective security arrangements.'
Sir Keir and his wife Victoria previously attended a Taylor Swift concert at Wembley on 21 June, during the singer's first run of shows at the stadium this summer.
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Newswise — How will a platform firm's diversification affect its existing business? Using datasets on the rideshare and food delivery businesses in New York City, we find that the launch of Uber Eats reduced Uber's and Lyft's rideshare trip volumes, but these effects were weaker during rush hours. Additional theoretical and empirical analyses suggest that, while platform diversification enables complementors to share some resources across businesses, it may also create opportunities for complementors to oscillate other complementary resources, thereby diverting complementor resources in the existing business from both the diversifying and competing platform firms. Such sharing-enabled resource oscillation may be due to resource exclusivity at the transactional level and the lack of control by platform firms over resources at the organizational level. We investigate how Uber's and Lyft's rideshare business was impacted by Uber's diversification into the food delivery business with the launch of Uber Eats in Manhattan, New York City. We find that, compared to geographic zones where no restaurant joined Uber Eats, zones where a significant proportion of restaurants joined Uber Eats experienced a relative reduction in rideshare trip volumes for both Uber and Lyft. Our results suggest that platform firms should be aware of the hidden costs of diversification due to their lack of control over gig economy participants (e.g., rideshare drivers). In addition, managers should be mindful of the diversification moves made not only by their own firm but also by competing firms.Research Summary
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Fact check: Funding for brownfield land development launched two years ago
The Government has awarded £68 million to 54 councils as part of a programme that was announced in 2022.
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The Prime Minister has said the Government “is rolling up its sleeves and delivering the change the British people deserve” as he announced £68 million of funding for councils to help build on disused brownfield land.
Sir Keir Starmer said: “I said this Government is on the side of the builders, not the blockers. And I meant it. This funding for councils will see disused sites and industrial wastelands transformed into thousands of new homes in places where people want to live and work. Our brownfield-first approach will not only ramp up housebuilding but also create more jobs, deliver much-needed infrastructure, and boost economic growth across the country.
“This Government is rolling up its sleeves and delivering the change the British people deserve.”
Evaluation
The funding is part of a programme which was first announced in 2022 during Boris Johnson’s time as Prime Minister.
The facts
The funding was announced by the current Labour Government under Sir Keir, but the programme it is part of was announced around two years before Labour won July’s election.
The funding is part of the Brownfield Land Release Fund. The Government release which announced the funding acknowledges in the penultimate paragraph that the fund “was launched in July 2022.”
On July 8 2022, the Government announced that a £180 million brownfield fund would “help to transform disused urban areas into 17,600 new homes” over the next four years.
At the time initially £40 million was made available, with the remaining £140 million being “made available to councils over the next 2 years.”
In December 2023 the Government, during Rishi Sunak’s premiership, announced the third round of funding for the Brownfield Land Release Fund 2.
This would provide up to £80 million, the Government said at the time.
The announcement from the Government on October 15 2024 confirmed that £68 million of this had been allocated, and listed some of the projects that would benefit. It said that 54 councils would benefit.
The release added: “The funding will mean councils can clear empty buildings, former car parks and industrial land to make way for the homes. This category of land is expensive to prepare for housebuilding, meaning sites are sat empty and an eyesore for local communities.”
The first Land Release Fund awarded £45 million to more than 70 council-led projects in February 2018. Applications for the Brownfield Land Release fund opened in April 2021.
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Gov.uk – Derelict sites to be transformed into new homes as new brownfield fund opens (archived)
£80m to regenerate brownfield land and build thousands of homes (archived)
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Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA – Get Free Report) had its price target decreased by equities researchers at Jefferies Financial Group from $65.00 to $55.00 in a report issued on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “hold” rating on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group’s price objective would indicate a potential downside of 4.50% from the stock’s previous close.
Other analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Barclays cut their price target on shares of Moderna from $155.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, September 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on Moderna from $178.00 to $139.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, September 16th. Oppenheimer cut Moderna from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, September 13th. Piper Sandler lowered their target price on Moderna from $157.00 to $115.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, September 13th. Finally, Leerink Partners lowered their price objective on shares of Moderna from $60.00 to $48.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, September 17th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have given a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Moderna has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $99.81.
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Moderna Trading Down 0.2 %
Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 1st. The company reported ($3.33) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($3.47) by $0.14. The business had revenue of $241.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $128.41 million. Moderna had a negative net margin of 116.18% and a negative return on equity of 21.35%. Moderna’s revenue for the quarter was down 29.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted ($3.62) EPS. On average, analysts predict that Moderna will post -9.85 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Activity at Moderna
In other news, CFO James M. Mock sold 715 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.12, for a total transaction of $42,985.80. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 9,505 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $571,440.60. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. In other news, Director Noubar Afeyan sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $122.84, for a total value of $1,842,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 2,254,015 shares in the company, valued at approximately $276,883,202.60. The trade was a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO James M. Mock sold 715 shares of Moderna stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.12, for a total transaction of $42,985.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 9,505 shares in the company, valued at $571,440.60. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 48,184 shares of company stock worth $5,647,531. Corporate insiders own 15.70% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Moderna
A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of MRNA. V Square Quantitative Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Moderna by 36.4% in the fourth quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 2,498 shares of the company’s stock worth $248,000 after acquiring an additional 666 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Moderna in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $206,000. HighPoint Advisor Group LLC acquired a new stake in Moderna in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $491,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Moderna during the first quarter worth $2,693,000. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC increased its holdings in shares of Moderna by 37.8% during the first quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,994 shares of the company’s stock worth $319,000 after buying an additional 822 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.33% of the company’s stock.
About Moderna
Moderna, Inc, a biotechnology company, discovers, develops, and commercializes messenger RNA therapeutics and vaccines for the treatment of infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, autoimmune, and cardiovascular diseases in the United States, Europe, and internationally. Its respiratory vaccines include COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus, spikevax, and hMPV/PIV3 vaccines; latent vaccines comprise cytomegalovirus, epstein-barr virus, herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, and human immunodeficiency virus vaccines; public health vaccines consists of Zika, Nipah, Mpox vaccines; and infectious diseases vaccines, such as lyme and norovirus vaccines.
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AI-driven manufacturing may unlock more growth in PHL
By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter
PHILIPPINE MANUFACTURERS should adopt regenerative processes driven by artificial intelligence (AI) to capture growth opportunities more effectively, according to global management consulting firm Kearney.
“Regenerative manufacturing presents an opportunity to optimize cost advantages and tap into the expanding domestic market, reinforcing the country’s position as a key player in regional manufacturing,” Keat Yap, a partner and Asia-Pacific co-lead for Operations and Performance at Kearney, told BusinessWorld on Tuesday.
He noted that while the Southeast Asian nation is in track for strong manufacturing growth, it lags peers like Vietnam and Malaysia in capturing macroeconomic trends including avoiding investing only in China.
Regenerative manufacturing is a strategy that not only tries to lower the ecological footprint of production but also seeks to restore ecosystems, communities and economies.
Mr. Yap, who co-wrote a report on the strategy for the Southeast Asian region released on Tuesday, said a product design-led value chain and faster adoption of AI would help Philippine manufacturers maximize opportunities.
“Our view is that ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) manufacturers, including those in the Philippines, should think of AI beyond manufacturing automation, but also leverage AI to reimagine and optimize value chains to best yield benefits of regenerative manufacturing,” he said in an e-mailed reply to questions.
Kearney expects the Philippines’ gross manufacturing output to reach $400 billion by 2030 or 5% growth, compared with 6% growth for ASEAN to $1.2 trillion.
“It is imperative for ASEAN manufacturers to use their competitive advantages and capitalize on the favorable tailwinds to capture this growth opportunity,” according to the report.
Mr. Yap said AI forms the basis of the operating model for any company aiming to adopt regenerative manufacturing.
Kearney said ASEAN companies are nonleaders or followers in AI, which is unsurprising given its cost and novelty. “However, it is promising to see that 41% of the Philippines’ manufacturers recognize the criticality of AI implementation, which can lead to further investment in the future,” he added.
A quarter of Philippine industry leaders in manufacturing rated their companies as “leading” in AI adoption, the highest in the region, surpassing Indonesia (22%), Singapore (21%), Vietnam (20%), Thailand (20%), and Malaysia (18%).
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“Our study revealed that despite only 23% of ASEAN manufacturers rating their businesses as leading in AI, AI implementation was the topic at the top of their minds, with nearly 50% of them identifying it as the most crucial manufacturing trend they see today,” Kearney said in the report.
Mr. Yap said regenerative manufacturing is a “mid-to-long-term play,” especially when it comes to AI adoption. It takes time for companies to identify and invest in areas that will benefit from AI.
Except for Singapore at $68 per capita, ASEAN nations lag global peers in terms of AI investment — $2 per capita versus $155 per capita in the US and $21 per capita in China, Kearney said.
Karthik Chandrasekaran, principal for client engagement at IBM Technology, said the Philippine manufacturers lag in AI adoption compared with countries like Singapore, which leads with advanced integration driven by strong government support and a robust digital infrastructure.
“Without proactive measures, there is a risk of missing significant opportunities presented by AI advancements that other countries are already capitalizing on,” he said in an e-mailed reply to questions.
Mr. Chandrasekaran cited the skill gap and limited technological resources that hinder Philippine progress, even as he expects a considerable rise in AI adoption in manufacturing next year. “As organizations recognize technology’s critical role in maintaining competitive advantage, there will be an increased focus on strategic investments in AI.”
In the report, Kearney urged ASEAN manufacturers to think beyond production floor automation and explore how AI can drive product design and transform the entire supply chain.
By embedding AI from the beginning, manufacturers can achieve “significant improvements in processes and outcomes to meet the growing regulatory demands for sustainability and climate action,” it said.
John Paolo R. Rivera, a senior research fellow at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, said AI adoption should be reinforced.
“This may be due to lack of full understanding on how to leverage the technology,” he said in a Viber message. “Ethical concerns in the use of AI also add to the hesitation.”
He said adequate capacity-building, information dissemination and proof of AI’s benefits could speed up its adoption. “Adoption cannot be forced. Instead, it can be facilitated through evidence-based research, effective information dissemination, and appropriate training on its ethical use,” he added.
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Safe! Florida Aquarium’s stingrays ride out Milton in MLB Rays’ ballpark tank
Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Seven cownose stingrays are safely in a Florida Aquarium habitat after riding out Hurricane Milton in a touch tank at Tropicana Field, home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays. The stingrays, named for their cow-shaped heads, were relocated Monday from the ballpark after last week’s storm, the Tampa-based aquarium said in a news release. Although Tropicana Field’s fabric roof was shredded by Milton’s winds, the stingrays were safe. The stingrays spend the MLB season in Tropicana Field’s 10,000-gallon (37,800-liter) touch tank, an exhibit located above right-center field. They have their own exhibition space at the Florida Aquarium during baseball’s offseason.
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Enterprise Collaboration market Size
Enterprise collaboration market is fueled by cloud services growth, rising demand for project management tools, and real-time remote collaboration solutions.
WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- According to the report, the global enterprise collaboration market size generated $48.6 billion in 2022, and is anticipated to generate $195.1 billion by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 15.2% from 2023 to 2032.
The growing usage of mobile devices to operate numerous social networking platforms and demand for workplace connectivity platform solutions are expected to drive the growth of the enterprise collaboration market. However, poor internet speed is expected to hamper market growth. On the contrary, the high spending on R&D and high growth in requirements to streamline the communication process are anticipated to provide lucrative development opportunities for the enterprise collaboration market in the forthcoming years.
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The shift to hybrid work, combining remote and in-office roles, is now a permanent business feature, driving demand for collaboration tools that ensure seamless communication and productivity. AI and automation are being integrated into these tools, enhancing user experience with features like chatbots, predictive analytics, and automated workflows, all boosting efficiency. Cloud-based services have become standard for scalability and accessibility, prompting many organizations to transition from on-premises solutions to cloud-based platforms.
Increased environmental awareness has led enterprise collaboration providers to adopt eco-friendly practices, such as using renewable energy for data centers and implementing green designs to reduce their carbon footprint. The education and training sectors are also increasingly relying on collaboration tools for remote learning and development, offering new market growth opportunities. The growing use of mobile devices for social networking platforms contributes to enterprise collaboration market growth, with emerging economies like China and India experiencing similar trends due to smartphone accessibility.
Leading market players are adopting strategies to enhance competition and provide better services. In June 2022, Fujitsu and Salesforce Japan partnered to develop digital healthcare solutions, combining CRM expertise with secure data handling. Additionally, in April 2023, Google Cloud launched an AI-powered platform for prior authorization and claims processing, helping payers meet regulatory requirements. These strategies will positively impact the enterprise collaboration market's forecast.
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Based on industry vertical, the IT and telecom providers segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for more than one-fourth of the global enterprise collaboration market revenue, and is estimated to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period. This is because IT and telecom enable cloud-based collaboration platforms, where software applications and data are hosted in the cloud. This provides flexibility and accessibility, allowing employees to collaborate from anywhere with an internet connection. However, the transportation and logistics segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 21.1% from 2023 to 2032, since transportation and logistics companies are offering customization and personalization services to meet the diverse needs of clients.
Based on application, the communication tools segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for nearly three-fifths of the global enterprise collaboration market revenue. This is attributed to the fact that communication tools are evolving to offer real-time collaboration features like co-editing documents, whiteboards, and screen sharing to facilitate dynamic discussions and enhance productivity. However, the conferencing tools segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 17.8% from 2023 to 2032. This is because conferencing tools are continually improving features such as high-quality video and audio, screen sharing, and recording capabilities, while also integrating with third-party applications, making them versatile and comprehensive collaboration platforms.
Based on region, North America held the highest market share in terms of revenue in 2022, accounting for more than one-third of the global enterprise collaboration revenue. This is due to the widespread adoption of cloud-based enterprise collaboration solutions and services among large enterprises and SMEs across multiple verticals. However, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 19.4% from 2023 to 2032, and is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period, owing to the increasing adoption of workplace collaboration software by businesses for improved employee engagement and workforce collaboration.
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Adobe Inc
Cloud Software Group, Inc.
Microsoft Corporation
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
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IBM Corporation
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Salesforce, Inc.
Meta
Google LLC
The report provides a detailed analysis of these key players of the global enterprise collaboration market. These players have adopted different strategies such as partnership, product launch, and expansion to increase their market share and maintain dominant shares in different regions. The report is valuable in highlighting business performance, operating segments, product portfolio, and strategic moves of market players to showcase the competitive scenario.
1. The pandemic redefined work models, making remote work the new norm.
2. Collaboration tools became essential for business continuity and employee productivity.
3. The education sector saw a surge in demand for online learning platforms and virtual classrooms.
4. Collaboration tools designed for educational institutions thrived during the pandemic.
5. The pandemic emphasized the need for robust collaboration tools for business continuity and disaster preparedness.
6. Organizations realized the importance of remote work capabilities to maintain operations during crises.
7. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic positively impacted the enterprise collaboration industry.
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Listeners and at least one of the hosts on Dallas’ 105.3 The Fan got a lot more than they likely bargained for when Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones made his regular weekly radio appearance on Tuesday.
Fresh off a humiliating 47-9 loss to the Lions on Sunday, Jones bristled and became combative with the hosts after a question about whether he had the right players for his team.
“Well, first of all, where you gonna go to get any players?” Jones shot back. “Seriously? Where are you gonna go to get any players for next week against San Francisco?”
Co-host Shan Shariff then attempted to explain why Jones answered the way he did about acquiring players.
“I think the counter back when you said ‘where are you gonna get the players, you can’t get them this week’ is — and you’re aware of all the offseason topics—” Shariff began.
Jones, apparently not wanting to discuss his lack of offseason moves, cut Shariff off.
“But what is your counter?” Jerry retorted. “What is your damn counter?”
Things spiraled from there.
Listen, let me tell you what I’ll do. Let me tell you what I’ll do about it. I will let us sit down and look at the decisions we’ve made over the last several years, OK? I’ll look at it. Now if you think I’m interested on a damn phone call with you over the radio and sitting here and throwing all the good out with the dishwater, you’d have got to be smoking something over there this morning. I’m not. And I really don’t, and I don’t even want our listeners listening to me talk about — This is not your job. Your job isn’t to let me go over the reasons that I did something, and I’m sorry that I did it. That’s not your job. . . . That’s not your job, or I’ll get somebody else to ask these questions, men. . . . .No, no. I’m not kidding. I’m not kidding.
“You’re not gonna figure out . . . what the team is doing right or wrong. If you are, or any five or ten like you, you need to come to this [ownership] meeting I’m going to today. There’s are 32 teams here. You’re geniuses. . . . You all really think you’re gonna sit here with a microphone and tell me all of the things I’ve done wrong and without going over the rights?
“Now, listen, we both think we’re talking to a lot of great fans and a lot of great listeners. And I am very sorry for what happened out there Sunday. I’m sick about what happened Sunday. And I’m not talking to these yay-hoos on the end of this phone. I’m talking to you, the fans, that are listening this morning. And we can spend a lot of time going over zigging and zagging on the stupidest things I ever done that anybody has ever analyzed is buy the Cowboys. It was an idiot that did that. So idiot things can turn into good decisions. Smart things can turn into bad decisions. The facts are that when you make one, you don’t really know whether it’s gonna be good or not at the time.”
It’s unclear what Jones thinks the radio host’s job is if it’s not to ask questions about the team. True, it’s not a reporter’s job to solve the problems facing the Cowboys. However, it is the host’s job to ask Jones at least some degree of penetrating questions, which may reveal whether Jones knows how to solve the problems.
The Cowboys don’t have to worry about losing this week since they have a bye. However, they play the defending NFC champions, the archrival San Francisco 49ers, the following week. So, Jones has until then to figure it out. That’s his job.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Liquid AI, an MIT spin-off and foundation model company, will unveil its first products at an exclusive event held at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 10 am to 1 pm ET. Register now to attend in person or watch via live stream.
The event will showcase AI products for financial services, biotech, and consumer electronics, built using Liquid AI’s pioneering Liquid Foundation Models (LFMs), a new generation of generative AI models that achieve state-of-the-art performance at every scale while maintaining a significantly smaller memory footprint both during training and inference beyond what was possible before. This particularly enables on-device and private enterprise use cases.
More than 1,000 AI leaders, scientists, and executives will attend this highly anticipated event. Liquid AI’s LFMs promise to enhance the landscape of AI applications, providing powerful solutions for industries demanding increased quality, control, efficiency, and explainability in their AI systems.
Ramin Hasani, CEO and co-founder of Liquid AI, emphasized the significance of this product launch: “Our Liquid Foundation Models elevates the scaling laws for general-purpose AI systems at every scale for any data modality. Our first series of language LFMs achieve state-of-the-art performance at every scale, while maintaining a small on-device memory footprint. This opens new possibilities for real-time, local AI applications, allowing our enterprise customers to harness AI without the limitations of heavy cloud dependence or extensive memory requirements.”
Liquid AI’s LFMs are designed to handle complex tasks, including multi-step reasoning and long-context recall while being computationally efficient. The first series of language LFMs, available in 1B, 3B, and 40B configurations, deliver robust performance and broad knowledge capacity across various domains, enabling them to solve tasks such as question answering, translation, composition, and summarization amongst other skills.
Key features of Liquid Foundation Models include:
- Increased Quality for Reliable Decision-Making: LFMs offer advanced knowledge capacity, enabling them to excel in knowledge-based tasks.
- Sustainability Through Efficiency: With reduced memory usage and near-constant inference speeds, LFMs are highly efficient for both training and deployment. Their on-device computing capabilities minimize reliance on cloud services, reducing costs and energy consumption.
- Enhanced Explainability: Built from first principles, LFMs provide more white-box explainability than transformer-based architectures, allowing users to better understand and manage the decision-making processes of the models.
Liquid AI’s models are versatile and can be applied across industries, offering high-performance solutions for natural language processing, audio analysis, video recognition, and any sequential multimodal data.
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Liquid AI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, developing foundation models that set new standards for performance and efficiency. With the mission to build capable and efficient general-purpose AI systems at every scale, Liquid AI continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI technology.
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SAN FRANCISCO — A Navy parachutist was off-target and instead of landing where he should have, he landed on a mother and daughter during San Francisco’s Fleet Week.
The jump happened on Sunday at the city’s Marina Green, the designated target, SFGate reported.
But instead of hitting the spot where the sailor was supposed to land, he fell onto a group of spectators on the area’s perimeter.
The mother and daughter, who were not identified, bore the brunt of the impact but had minor injuries. They were still taken to an area hospital by ambulance, fire department officials said.
The crash was under investigation. It is not known why the jump went bad, KRON reported.
The U.S. Navy released a statement saying, “Our thoughts are with the individual and their family. Safety is our number one priority. We cannot immediately assess what happened; however, we will review this incident to determine the cause,” KRON reported.
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WATCH | UP launches probe after Malema's 'Boer' song allegedly sung during lecture
FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald wants EFF Student Command banned from university
The University of Pretoria (UP) says it will investigate “racism” complaints raised about EFF Julius Malema's address at the institution last week.
FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald complained to the university about Malema saying he sang the “Kill the Boer” song during his lecture at the university. The red berets leader delivered a public lecture at a packed university hall on Friday.
“The FF Plus will ask the university's rector and vice-chancellor, Prof Francis Petersen, whether disciplinary steps will be taken against the relevant students and what those steps will entail,” Groenewald said.
“The FF Plus is of the opinion that the EFFSC [EFF Student Command] should not be allowed to keep sowing division. The damage caused by such conduct has a ripple effect that stretches much wider than the university’s borders. Such racist incitement runs counter to all acceptable South African societal norms and should no longer be tolerated.”
Groenewald wants the EFFSC to be banned at UP.
“It is clear that the EFFSC should not have been allowed back as a student organisation at UP. This incident proves that it cannot be trusted, and that it should be permanently deregistered and banned from campus.”
UP spokesperson Sashlin Girraj told TimesLIVE the institution has begun a probe into the matter.
“The University of Pretoria strongly condemns any form of incitement to violence, discrimination and racism on any of our campuses. This behaviour is in direct conflict with the values of our university, which aim to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all students, staff and visitors,” Girraj said.
“We are investigating the incident and want to make it clear that the university will not hesitate to take action against any individual or group that violates our policies and rules. Anyone involved in behaviour that harms or damages our community will be held accountable in accordance with the university’s disciplinary procedures. We remain committed to a campus culture of respect, diversity and equality, and will do everything in our power to protect these principles.”
There have been tensions in UP student politics. In October 2023, AfriForum youth pasted “blacks only” and “no whites allowed” placards on the university entrances. This was after controversy over SRC elections results which stirred racial tensions.
Signs with “whites only” and “no blacks allowed” were used by the apartheid government to separate people according to race. These have not been used in the country for nearly 30 years.
AfriForum Youth said it pasted the stickers because the university did not respond to its call for the EFFSC to be deregistered as a student council. The organisation wanted the EFFSC to be banned after Tshwane EFF members protested outside the university and blocked gates, decrying racism, after a fight broke out between EFFSC members and a group of “white boys” during the student representative council (SRC) election campaign.
Previously, AfriForum initiated a legal battle against the EFF, but the Equality Court found that the EFF singing of “kill the Boer” was not hate speech.
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Man United legend Eric Cantona SLAMS Sir Jim Ratcliffe for a 'scandalous lack of respect' in expletive-laden Instagram rant after Sir Alex Ferguson was 'sacked' from his ambassadorial role
- Eric Cantona won four Premier Leagues in five years under Sir Alex Ferguson
- The legendary manager's £2.16m ambassadorial role was terminated on Tuesday
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Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has taken aim at the club's new Ineos part-owners in the wake of Sir Alex Ferguson's lucrative multi-million pound ambassadorial role being axed.
Ferguson is the most successful manager in Premier League and United history, building a dynasty that dominated the first 20 years of the competition and defined a period of English football.
The Scottish manager left the club after 27 years in 2013, having guided the club to one last top-flight crown, which is still the most recent the Red Devils have won.
However, on Tuesday it was revealed that new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe informed Ferguson he would no longer be a paid employee at Old Trafford beyond the end of the season for the first time in 38 years.
The decision has unexpectedly provoked the ire of a number of United legends, the majority of whom all retain a strong respect for their former boss, with Cantona no different as he slammed the controversial decision on Instagram.
Sir Alex Ferguson has had his lucrative ambassadorial role at Manchester United terminated by Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Eric Cantona has taken aim at the club's new part-owners after 'sacking' club icon Ferguson
'Sir Alex Ferguson should be able to do anything he wants at the club until the day he dies. Such a lack of respect,' wrote the legendary United icon on Instagram.
'It's totally scandalous. Sir Alex Ferguson will be my boss forever! And I throw them all in a big bag of s***!'
Cantona was one of the key pillars of Ferguson and United's dominance over English football in the early days of the Premier League.
Between 1992-97 Cantona and the Red Devils under the great Scottish manager won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and three Community Shield crowns.
Ferguson has been a near-constant presence at Old Trafford despite his departure over 10 years ago.
He is a frequent presence at games, while the legend of his time in charge has perhaps served as something of an unsurpassable bench mark for each manager to have come in his wake.
Sources insist the meeting in which Ferguson was informed was entirely amicable and the 82-year-old, who will keep his title as a non-executive director, remains a close friend of the club who will always be welcome at Old Trafford.
But the decision once again demonstrates Ratcliffe’s determination to drive down costs after United last month announced net losses for the fifth year in a row. The new co-owner has carried out a savage redundancy programme leading to the loss of 250 jobs – with Ferguson the biggest sacrifice by some distance.
He has often been seen sitting next to Ratcliffe in the directors’ box and chatting with the Ineos owner since he paid £1.3billion to acquire 27.7 per cent of the club.
The Glazer family were happy to let Ferguson continue in his well-paid role, writes Mail Sport's Chris Wheeler, partly as an acknowledgement that his success on the pitch brought huge financial benefit to the club.
Cantona spent five years at Old Trafford under Ferguson, winning four Premier Leagues in the period 1992-97
Cantona underlined that the former Red Devils manager would always be his boss 'until the day he dies'
Ferguson is the most successful manager in the club's history having won 13 Premier Leagues
But Ratcliffe has taken a more businesslike approach and decided that United can no longer afford to pay such a high price for Ferguson’s services when the rest of the club is feeling the squeeze.
For the time being, Ferguson retains his place on the club’s football board, a largely honorary body that included Sir Bobby Charlton before his death last year.
Besides the redundancy programme, which could save United up to £45m-a-year, Ratcliffe has presided over a round of cost-cuts that has included withdrawing corporate credit cards and chauffeur-driven cars for executives, and free travel for employees to the FA Cup final in May.
It’s understood that this year’s staff Christmas party has also been cancelled, with sources accepting that it would be in bad taste after so many colleagues lost their jobs.
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Ministers warned not to repeat same mistakes by leaving Afghan heroes at mercy of Taliban
Hundreds of Afghan special forces soldiers are set to be relocated to Britain in a victory for The Independent’s campaign
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Ministers have been warned not to repeat the same mistakes over Afghan soldiers, with fears their pledge to finally relocate special forces who fought with the UK could leave 1,500 at the mercy of the Taliban.
Campaigners and former military top brass hailed armed forces minister Luke Pollard’s announcement this week that acknowledged the troops had worked for Britain. He pledged to bring an estimated 500 to safety following a Ministry of Defence review.
But campaigners warned the decision to only grant sanctuary to 25 per cent of those affected was “absolute nonsense”.
The announcement comes after a long-running campaign by The Independent and investigative newsroom Lighthouse Reports to acknowledge the service of the soldiers in two specialist units, CF333 and ATF444, known as The Triples after we revealed dozens of cases of former commandos being tortured, disappeared or killed by the Taliban.
Despite the fact the units were set up, paid and trained by the British, soldiers from the Triples units had been denied relocation through the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap), which promises to relocate Afghans who have been directly employed by or who worked closely alongside British forces and who are at risk from the Taliban.
Mr Pollard admitted that the review had found that some of these soldiers were directly employed by the UK government, despite previous denials. The minister told MPs that some 500 applications from members of Afghan specialist units – out of 2,000 that are being reviewed – will be deemed eligible for relocation.
General Sir John McColl, the army’s former deputy supreme allied commander for Europe, praised the positive progress but stressed it was “absolutely extraordinary” that the Triples soldiers had been denied help under Arap in the first place.
He said: “We need to be clear about the extent of the cock-up – given the fact that the Triples were formed by the UK, trained by the UK, mentored by the UK and operated directly in support of UK policy and tactical and operational objectives.
“Some of these Triples have now been waiting for three years in very dangerous circumstances, and we really need to move on with this.”
Mr Pollard told MPs that the MoD estimates that 25 per cent of the applications, which are all from people with credible links to these specialist units, will be found to be eligible, though they will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Mr Pollard differentiated between those soldiers who were “directly employed” by the UK and those who received top-up or operational payments, based on specific missions or roles they were tasked to carry out. Under the MoD’s criteria for relocation, soldiers are still eligible to come to the UK even if they were not directly employed by the UK government.
Gen McColl warned against distinguishing between soldiers based on types of payment, saying: “The idea that it was only a top-up payment, distinct from employment, is an absolute nonsense.
“You only need to look at the Arap policy to see that if they were operating in support of UK policy objectives, and they were putting their lives at risk then they become eligible.”
Colonel Simon Diggins, a former defence attaché in Kabul, said Mr Pollard’s announcement was very positive but warned that there was a danger that the 25 per cent estimate would become a target within government – to the exclusion of other eligible Afghans.
On the payment’s distinction, he added: “The Taliban are not going to say ‘oh well we’re not going to harass this guy because he was only on top-up payments’.”
Col Diggins stressed that the same mistakes had been made over the eligibility of certain Afghan interpreters prior to 2020. He said: “It’s clear. Did they work for us? Yes. Well then they can come”.
He urged ministers to “go bold, go ugly” with the speed of the relocation. “It’s been three years since Operation Pitting. This could drag on for years if you allow it to. I absolutely believe ministers and previous ministers are acting in good faith but the process is too slow.
“We are getting daily reports of harassment, of individuals and families being attacked and harassed. There needs to be a bold cutting of the Gordian knot with this, something more direct and a desire to get this sorted quickly.”
Sarah Magill, managing director of Free From Fear, which has supported many Triples, said she welcomed the news but “the work is taking far too long”.
“We still have Triples and their families awaiting approval more than three years on. The review was already well under way when the new government assumed responsibility for it. If the issue is resourcing as well as complexity, there are avenues available to the government to bolster their teams by drawing from the private sector.”
She added that they wanted clarity on Mr Pollard’s comments about “how the Triples are being graded for acceptance”.
“Our families have provided very strong evidence of eligibility. They cannot wait any longer,” she stressed.
Professor Sara de Jong, from charity The Sulha Alliance and York University, who has been helping Afghan interpreters and others employed by the UK, warned the backlog was building for other vulnerable groups. She said: “One interpreter we support has already been waiting for 11 months for a decision on his request for a review on his application.”
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Snake slithers through Dodgers dugout during NLCS loss to Mets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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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HIALEAH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Southeastern Printing , a premier South Florida omni-channel marketing and brand management company, announces its achievement of HITRUST r2 Certification. This milestone coincides with the company's centennial celebration, marking 100 years of innovation in commercial printing and data-driven marketing solutions.
HITRUST Certification is widely recognized as the
Gold standard for data protection across industries. It provides comprehensive protection for all types of sensitive data (PII, PHI, and PFI), safeguarding data at every stage of its lifecycle.
Don Mader, CEO of Southeastern Printing, stated:“Obtaining HITRUST r2 Certification demonstrates our unwavering commitment to data security and client trust. As we celebrate our 100th year, this certification ensures our clients can confidently partner with us, knowing their sensitive information is protected by the most rigorous standards in the industry.”
Amanda Ganswindt, Southeastern Printing Director of Continuous Improvement, added:“Achieving HITRUST r2 certification required a company-wide effort to overhaul our systems and processes. We've built a fortress around our clients' data, integrating HITRUST standards with our existing HIPAA and NIST compliance. This fundamental transformation in how we handle sensitive information provides our clients with one of the most comprehensive security frameworks in the industry.”
HITRUST ertification demonstrates that the organization's BCC-mailing; FS2, FS3, FS4-MIA; SFTP Cerberus Server, and Supporting Infrastructure residing at Southeastern Printing Main Office and Office 365 Secured SharePoint Sites residing at Primary Datacenter have met demanding regulatory compliance and industry-defined requirements and are appropriately managing risk. This achievement places Southeastern Printing in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks and incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST Assurance Program helps organizations address security and data protection challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.
Southeastern Printing's HITRUST r2 certification, coupled with ongoing capital reinvestment and commitment to improvement, solidifies its position as a secure, 360-degree marketing solutions provider. Southeastern's clients receive the highest level of data protection along with access to an evolving suite of innovative marketing services tailored to meet their needs in today's digital landscape.
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The Las Vegas Raiders have traded star wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets for a conditional third-round pick, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reports.
The conditional third-rounder can become a second-round pick if Adams is selected to the All-Pro team. Of more immediate importance, the Jets will assume the entirety of Adams’ existing contract and will pay him all monies owed.
The Raiders will pay nothing.
The trade reunites Rodgers and Adams, who, during their eight years playing together in Green Bay, became one of the most prolific passing combinations in the Packers storied history.
Rapoport reports that Rodgers actively recruited and lobbied for the trade to acquire Adams.
Adams has only played three games this season due to a nagging hamstring injury and will have to undergo a physical. However, the expectation is that Adams’ injury is behind him, and he is ready to play.
“A three-time, first-team All-Pro, Adams has recorded 890 career catches for 10,990 yards with 96 touchdowns.” Pro Football Talk reports.
The Jets could certainly use the offensive firepower. Through the first six games of the season, the Jets have scored the same number of points (113) as last year through Week 6 with backup Zach Wilson at the helm.
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Honeywell International Inc. HON recently secured a contract worth $103 million from the U.S. Army to offer its next-generation APN-209 radar altimeter (Next Gen APN-209) system for various army aircraft. The latest deal is built on a long-standing partnership where HON has served as a reliable altimeter provider to the U.S. Department of Defense, with more than 150,000 units supplied.
HON’s shares inched up 0.8% yesterday, eventually closing the session at $217.60.
Inside the Headlines
Honeywell's Next Gen APN-209 is the modified version of its APN-209 system, which has served as the primary radar altimeter on several U.S. military aircraft since 1975. The advanced technology embedded in the updated radar altimeter system boosts the safety, reliability and operational capability of army aircraft, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
The Next Gen APN-209 features HON’s common-core radar altimeter architecture similar to its civil radar altimeters that minimize risks related to component obsolescence and supply-chain disruptions. It also boasts flexible integration options that come either with an integrated altitude indicator or as a separate transceiver, thereby catering to several aircraft requirements.
HON’s Zacks Rank & Price Performance
Honeywell, with approximately $141.4 billion market capitalization, currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). The company is grappling with persistent softness in its Industrial Automation segment. Weakness in the warehouse and workflow solutions businesses due to lower demand for projects has been affecting the segment's performance.
High debt level also remains a concern. Exiting second-quarter 2024, the company’s long-term debt was $20.9 billion, higher than $16.6 billion at 2023-end. The increase in its debt level was primarily attributable to the funds raised for the Global Access Solutions acquisition. Considering its high debt level, its cash and cash equivalents of $9.6 billion do not look impressive.
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In the past three months, the company’s shares have lost 0.4% against the industry’s 2.7% growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $10.10 per share for 2024, indicating a decrease of 0.5% from the 60-day-ago figure.
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked companies from the same space are discussed below.
Markel Group Inc. MKL currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
MKL delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 35.4%. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Markel’s 2024 earnings has increased 3.5%. Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Crane Company CR presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.2%.
In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CR’s 2024 earnings has increased 0.6%.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation PH currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. PH delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.2%.
In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for Parker-Hannifin’s fiscal 2025 (ending June 2025) earnings has increased 0.3%.
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BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quickbase, the AI-powered work management platform, today announced an expansion of its AI capabilities – a new, centralized AI Console to supercharge productivity for workers and teams regardless of technical expertise. Available now, this new hub brings together generative AI-based application and integration building capabilities, along with options for adding predictive analytics and insights to any application.
Industries like construction and manufacturing are exploring AI’s potential as an efficiency and productivity booster yet struggle to apply it to their specific needs. Most AI tools available today don’t align with the unique workflows in these complex industries, leaving much of that potential unrealized. Operational data remains disconnected and trapped in siloes, making it difficult to gain AI-driven insights that could improve decision-making, productivity, and safety.
Quickbase’s new AI Console delivers a centralized, unified experience, customized for complex industries that builds on the introduction of AI into its platform in late 2023, with powerful capabilities to:
- Build custom apps and integrations – Using Quickbase’s AI Smart Builder, anyone can easily build apps, pipelines, and workflows in under a minute with just a few prompts and clicks, with the ability to further customize and share.
- Gain quicker insights, improve decision-making – Access actionable, digestible analytics through Quickbase’s AI Data Analyzer with the new Quick Insights feature, revealing patterns within data that showcase factors that drive or influence outcomes and decision-making.
- Increase trust and confidence in AI – Ask Quickbase AI, a new natural language query tool, makes it easy to understand and trust the data and insights within their Quickbase apps by asking a simple question instead of manually combing through data or generating reports.
“AI has massive potential to multiply the impact of every worker, but there are significant barriers to making it available for every industry and every employee,” said Ed Jennings, CEO of Quickbase. “We’re on a mission to change that, making AI accessible and safe for a range of operational challenges and users. Make it practical and useful by putting the power of generative AI and predictive analytics in the hands of non-technical people, including frontline workers, to build working solutions in minutes. Less time building and developing solutions, more time getting work done that leads to impact.”
About Quickbase
Quickbase is a Work Management platform used by more than 12,000 organizations worldwide to be more productive when managing large-scale projects and operations. Using the power and flexibility of AI and low code/no code technology, Quickbase brings together people, data, and processes into one place, making it easier to oversee and coordinate work across the business. For industries like Construction and Manufacturing, where operational efficiency and safety is critical, Quickbase helps minimize administrative overhead, mitigate operational risks, and provide clear project visibility. Founded in 1999, Quickbase is headquartered in Boston with teams in London, Sofia, and Bangalore. For more information, visit www.quickbase.com. Quickbase – All together now.
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Thomas Tuchel set for face-to-face talks with the FA in London this week as German closes in on England job… with one key attribute winning bosses over
- England are still searching for a permanent successor to Gareth Southgate
- Lee Carsley has been in interim charge of the Three Lions since Southgate's exit
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Thomas Tuchel is in talks with the Football Association about becoming the next England head coach.
The German is open to becoming Gareth Southgate’s long term successor, it is understood, with discussions towards an agreement said to be active and advanced.
According to a well-placed source further face-to-face discussions are set to take place in London in the coming days in a development that could be crucial towards the FA appointing the former Chelsea boss as their next permanent boss.
The FA have sounded out a number of candidates, including Pep Guardiola and Eddie Howe, over the position as England boss, which is currently Lee Carsley’s on an interim basis.
However, talks between Tuchel and the FA are accelerating and could be wrapped up quickly if the next round of talks go positively amid concrete interest in the Champions League winning boss.
Thomas Tuchel is in increasingly intense talks with the FA about the job of England manager
Tuchel has emerged as the leading contender to succeed Gareth Southgate, who quit in July
England Under 21s boss Lee Carsley has been in interim charge since Southgate's departure
Indeed, the FA will be aware of interest in Tuchel from Manchester United, as they consider Erik ten Hag’s position, which is emerging as a factor.
Losing to Brentford this weekend could have implications for Ten Hag’s position at Old Trafford, with Tuchel expected to be a candidate for the United job if the Dutchman is sacked.
But as things stand, Tuchel is emerging as the front-runner for the England job due to his track record of winning titles, which appeals to the FA.
Indeed, Carsley said this week England needed ‘a world-class coach who has won trophies’.
The fact Tuchel knows English football from his time with Chelsea, and worked with captain Harry Kane at Bayern Munich is an obvious bonus.
If the FA move forward with Tuchel, the fact he is effectively on gardening leave after leaving his previous job with Bayern could cause financial complications.
Tuchel wants to return to work and views the England job as an attractive proposition. The FA have declined to comment.
Carsley is expected to remain in interim charge, as has always been the plan, for the November fixtures versus Greece and Republic of Ireland.
But Mail Sport reported on Saturday night that the FA held major reservations over whether Carsley wants the position on a permanent basis.
Pep Guardiola has been viewed as the FA's dream candidate but there has been little since the intial approach in July
The governing body wanted to review the situation following November’s Nations League matches versus Greece and Ireland.
But there has been internal doubts in recent days over whether Carsley’s appetite for the role following a series of public comments that have been construed as the 50-year-old distancing himself from the full-time vacancy.
Carsley had support at the FA but the sense that he was not fully convinced about taking the permanent reins has led the FA to virtually rule the former Everton midfielder out of the running and move towards making an external appointment.
Guardiola has been viewed as the governing body’s dream candidate but the FA have not received any encouragement from the current Manchester City boss since an initial approach in July.
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NBC Securities Inc. decreased its holdings in Deere & Company (NYSE:DE – Free Report) by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,959 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 87 shares during the quarter. Deere & Company makes up 0.6% of NBC Securities Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding. NBC Securities Inc.’s holdings in Deere & Company were worth $6,660,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of DE. SageView Advisory Group LLC raised its position in shares of Deere & Company by 188.4% during the fourth quarter. SageView Advisory Group LLC now owns 3,464 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,375,000 after acquiring an additional 2,263 shares during the last quarter. MONECO Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Deere & Company by 42.7% during the 4th quarter. MONECO Advisors LLC now owns 945 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $378,000 after purchasing an additional 283 shares during the last quarter. Cullen Investment Group LTD. boosted its stake in shares of Deere & Company by 0.8% in the 1st quarter. Cullen Investment Group LTD. now owns 28,303 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $11,434,000 after purchasing an additional 236 shares during the last quarter. Leibman Financial Services Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Deere & Company by 13.2% in the 1st quarter. Leibman Financial Services Inc. now owns 13,078 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $5,371,000 after purchasing an additional 1,526 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CWM LLC increased its position in shares of Deere & Company by 49.2% during the first quarter. CWM LLC now owns 23,490 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $9,648,000 after buying an additional 7,746 shares during the period. 68.58% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Deere & Company Stock Down 0.1 %
Shares of DE traded down $0.26 on Tuesday, reaching $407.46. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 295,654 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,474,836. Deere & Company has a twelve month low of $340.20 and a twelve month high of $420.47. The stock has a market capitalization of $112.28 billion, a PE ratio of 12.27, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a current ratio of 2.07, a quick ratio of 1.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.85. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $388.27 and a 200-day moving average of $385.25.
Deere & Company Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 8th. Investors of record on Monday, September 30th will be given a $1.47 dividend. This represents a $5.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 30th. Deere & Company’s payout ratio is currently 17.70%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages have commented on DE. HSBC cut shares of Deere & Company from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, August 19th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their target price on Deere & Company from $402.00 to $389.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, August 8th. Citigroup lifted their target price on Deere & Company from $395.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 9th. Truist Financial raised their price objective on shares of Deere & Company from $443.00 to $496.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 9th. Finally, Morgan Stanley dropped their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $450.00 to $425.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 26th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $420.69.
Deere & Company Company Profile
Deere & Company engages in the manufacture and distribution of various equipment worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Production and Precision Agriculture, Small Agriculture and Turf, Construction and Forestry, and Financial Services. The Production and Precision Agriculture segment provides large and medium tractors, combines, cotton pickers and strippers, sugarcane harvesters and loaders, harvesting front-end equipment, pull-behind scrapers, and tillage and seeding equipment, as well as application equipment, including sprayers and nutrient management, and soil preparation machinery for grain growers.
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Singer Olivia Rodrigo had quite a night during her concert in Australia on Monday night.
As she was performing her fourth and final show at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Rodrigo fell through a hole, disappearing from the stage.
She shared a clip of the accident, assuring fans that she was OK, the BBC reported.
In a fan-recorded clip, she comes out of the open part of the stage, saying “Oh my God, that was fun. I’m OK. Sometimes there’s just a hole in the stage - that’s alright. OK, where was I?” before she continues singing.
She had a couple of other glitches during the show — her bracelet got stuck in her hair and her hair got caught in her microphone, Entertainment Weekly reported.
Rodrigo is on her “Guts” world tour. For fans who can’t make the shows in person, or who just want to experience it again, they will be able to watch it on Netflix starting on Oct. 29.
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Salisbury recalls Novichok terror after quiet city was thrown into ‘world of James Bond’
Residents in the Wiltshire city tell Andy Gregory their memories from the days and weeks after alleged Russian chemical attack unfolded in their midst, ‘leaving a cloud’ over the peaceful city
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Salisbury residents have recalled the “eerie” aftermath of the novichok attacks which plunged the peaceful city into a “world analogous to James Bond”.
The inquiry into Dawn Sturgess’s fatal poisoning by the Russian nerve agent is taking place in Salisbury this week, as it seeks to determine whether the 44-year-old was caught in the “crossfire of an illegal and outrageous international assassination attempt” on former spy Sergei Skipal and his daughter.
The stark contrast of the worlds that collided with the Skripals’ poisoning six years ago on a snowy Sunday in March 2018 was once again on display on Tuesday, as market traders and shoppers filled the central square in a weekly tradition that has endured since the city’s charter was established nearly eight centuries ago.
Yet just metres from this everyday scene, TV cameras and police officers on a heightened lookout for any security threats focused their attention on the adjacent Guildhall building, where the inquiry heard that the perfume bottle carrying the Novichok had contained “enough poison to kill thousands of people”.
Its discovery by Charlie Rowley, who gifted it to his partner Dawn with fatal consequences in July 2018, was described as a tragedy by Dawn’s mother on Tuesday morning. But Caroline Sturgess told the inquiry her family took solace from the fact that the poison did not claim more lives, including that of Dawn’s young daughter.
Speaking to The Independent, Salisbury residents and market traders recalled the uncertainty of the weeks that followed the discovery of the Skripals’ unconscious bodies on 4 March 2018, and of their shock to hear that authorities’ fears of a wider risk had been confirmed with Dawn’s death four months later.
“When we turned up for work on Tuesday morning, it was all barricaded off – and that was the first I knew about it,” said Sol Rimer, a co-owner of Wilton’s Wholefoods.
Recalling asking a local police officer whom he knew personally – who was working to keep the public away from the site of the poisoning – what had happened, Mr Rimer said: “He didn't know. That was kind of weird. And then we went through that period of, ‘gosh, where could [the Novichok] be?’”
Mark Chum, who runs a stall selling music and games, described a “very weird [and] eerie atmosphere” in the weeks that followed, adding: “It was all anyone talked about.”
The 48-year-old, who moved to Salisbury 15 years ago “because it was a quiet little town”, said: “There was definitely fear because you were like, ‘what the hell has been released? What is it?’ ... you’re like ’s***’, is that like a 50-mile radius?’ You just don’t know.”
He added: “They boarded off all the car parks down the edge [of the market], there was all the police tape everywhere and you couldn’t go certain places ... You could see the camera helicopters just above all the time. It was just a weird spotlight of the world on little Salisbury all of a sudden.”
However, for the most part, daily life carried on in Salisbury as normal, traders said, with residents and regular customers from further afield rallying to support the market to make up for any custom lost as a result of concerns about the poisonings.
But musician Lynda Smith believes the incidents have “left their mark”. A piano teacher and Salisbury resident of 47 years, Ms Smith said she and her husband had walked past the police cordon shortly after the Skripals were found unconscious.
“If we'd been an hour or so earlier ... we would have been the kind of people that would have stopped to help. So what would that have meant for us? I feel so sad for those people that really were affected by it, including Dawn Sturgess,” said Ms Smith. Police officer Nick Bailey, who was first to enter Mr Skripal’s home, also fell ill after being exposed to the chemical.
She added: “What was horrible was the fear that people had about coming to Salisbury. We would be coming home to Salisbury on the train and getting off in Salisbury and people would comment to us: ‘Oh be careful, there’s poison in Salisbury’.”
While government advice not to pick up litter remained in the city for several years to the council’s chagrin, Salisbury was declared free of Novichok in March 2019, following an extensive clean-up by some 200 military personnel spanning 13,000 hours at 12 sites feared to potentially have been contaminated.
“We couldn’t evacuate the city, life had to go on,” said Ms Smith, adding: “But it did colour Salisbury for a long time, it held a cloud over it.”
But residents also widely expressed a sense of having moved on from the events of six years ago.
Paul Smith, a 66-year-old retired solicitor who has lived in Salisbury for 40 years, recalled that there was “a great shock and obviously you were scared” upon hearing of the attack on the Skripals.
“To my mind, in a world which was analogous to James Bond, where the good are getting more technical as the baddies are getting worse, it had that sort of anxiety about it,” said Mr Smith.
He added: “I’m not focusing on it any more. I think that it will just be a memory.”
Mr Rimer also recalled the shock of the international connotations of a potential Russian assassination attempt on UK soil becoming clear, “and how fragile I guess we are all are to that sort of outside influence”, adding: “Coming from somewhere like this, you don’t ever think that international news will affect you.”
But he agreed that “weirdly, we have benefitted a lot” since, adding: “Salisbury was perhaps a forgotten place, like most provincial towns and market cities and towns are”. But pointing to the news coverage and royal and prime ministerial visits that followed, he said: “That was all supremely beneficial.”
While some questioned why the current inquiry was revisiting the attack six years on, Mr Rimer said he thought it was important that the government was still seeking answers over the incident.
Speaking of the discarded perfume bottle which cost Dawn Sturgess her life, and citing the barrister who told the inquiry this week that it could have caused a “massacre” if sprayed in a more public setting, he said: “At the end of the day, it could have been catastrophic had someone else discovered it.”
The inquiry continues on Wednesday.
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South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA next
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South Carolina is starting the season where it finished off last year — ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll.
The Gamecocks received 27 of the 30 first-place votes in the preseason rankings from a national media panel Tuesday. South Carolina returns four starters from the national championship team that went undefeated last year, capping off the historic season over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the title game.
UConn is No. 2, USC is No. 3 and Texas and UCLA round out the top five.
South Carolina has been No. 1 in the preseason poll four of the past five years. Last season, they started sixth in the preseason before moving up to No. 1 for the remainder of the year.
“We knew we’d have a target on our backs this season as the reigning champions and this preseason ranking just confirms that,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley told the AP. “We appreciate the recognition, but I know our coaching staff and our team are more focused on what we see in the gym every day. And that’s every player working extremely hard to get better individually and as a team.”
UConn received two first-place votes. The Huskies have been ranked in the top 10 in the preseason poll for 30 straight years now. Geno Auriemma’s team went through major injury issues last year but the Huskies look to be healthy for the most part to start this season.
Third-ranked USC is led by phenomenal sophomore guard JuJu Watkins and the team added two talented transfers in Kiki Iriafen and Talia von Oelhoffen. The Trojans, who received the other first place vote, have their highest ranking in the preseason since the 1982 and 1983 squads were No. 1 in the opening poll both years.
Texas welcomes back Rori Harmon, who was sidelined for most of last season with an ACL injury. She and Madison Booker give the Longhorns a solid 1-2 punch on offense. UCLA added its own solid group of transfers to a strong team with Charlisse Leger-Walker and Timea Gardiner joining Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice.
Notre Dame, LSU, Iowa State, North Carolina State and Oklahoma rounded out the first 10 teams in the poll. It’s the second time in three seasons that the Cyclones have started this high in the preseason poll. The Sooners haven’t been ranked this high in the inaugural poll of the season since 2010 when they were also 10th.
Welcome back
No. 24 Alabama is making its first appearance in the rankings since the final poll of 1999. The Crimson Tide haven’t been in the preseason poll since 1998 (No. 9). The team has appeared in consecutive NCAA tournaments behind stars Sarah Ashlee Barker and Aaliyah Nye.
“We’re very thankful for the mention, but want to take care of each day,” Alabama coach Kristy Curry said. “We are excited this season about the group and the way we finished last season.”
End of an era
Stanford is unranked in the preseason for the first time since 1999. Hall of Fame Cardinal coach Tara VanDerveer retired in April and was replaced by longtime assistant Kate Paye. It had been the second-longest active preseason streak behind only UConn.
Conference supremacy
New conference additions Texas and Oklahoma give the SEC seven teams in the Top 25. Joining them are South Carolina, LSU, No. 20 Ole Miss, No. 22 Kentucky and Alabama. The ACC and Big Ten each have six ranked teams while the Big 12 has four. UConn and Creighton give the Big East two teams.
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Wayne Johnson, Republican Candidate for the 2nd District serving Middle and Southwest Georgia
Wayne Johnson at Atlanta Press Club Debate in Atlanta/PBS October 13, 2024
MACON, GA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Wayne Johnson for
congress today authorized the release of a poll, conducted on October 4, 2024 by the highly respected polling firm co/efficient, that shows that the U.S. Congressional race for Georgia District 2 between Johnson and 16 term - 32 year incumbent - Sanford Bishop, is basically in a dead heat.
The polling initial ballot shows Bishop at 45%, Johnson at 42%, other at 1% and“undecided” at 12%. Polling related to an“informed ballot” shows Johnson leading Bishop by 4%, with Johnson at 47%, Bishop at 43%, with other at 1% and undecided at 9%. The margin of error of this poll of 847 likely voters is plus or minus 3.36%. Of particular note, the poll shows the“unfavorable” rating of Sanford Bishop to be at 32%, and his“favorable rating” to be only 45%.
This poll of GA-CD2 also shows Donald Trump and Kamala Harris basically in a dead heat as well. With Harris at 48%, Trump at 46% and undecided at 4%. The other is at 1%. It is interesting to note that Biden led Trump in GA-CD2 by 13% in 2020, so this reflects an 11% improvement for Trump in the district.
According to former U.S. Representative Doug Collins,“The results from this poll should come as a stunning 'October Surprise' for many in the political world. For decades it has been said that Sanford Bishop could not be beat. However, as this information clearly shows, the voters of Albany, Columbus, Macon and all 30 counties of Middle and Southwest Georgia feel abandoned by Sanford Bishop and are ready for a change.”
“Wayne Johnson is a quality individual and the quality candidate that this Congressional district has been searching for. With a little more name recognition and appreciation for what Wayne stands for, he will prevail over Sanford in November. This is exciting news for all the people of Georgia,” said Collins.
Wayne Johnson made the following statement,“My team and I are in the field, meeting with more than 500 people per day. We are 'feeling the vibe, in a highly positive way and hearing from almost everyone we meet that they are ready for a change; and they are saying 'Change Will Be Good.' We find this poll as accurately affirming what we believe to be the state of my campaign for this Congressional seat.”
“Election Day should be quite interesting for many political watchers. We believe we will deliver the biggest Congressional upset of this election cycle,” predicted Wayne Johnson.
A summary of the“Georgia's 2nd Congressional District 2024 General Election” October 4th poll results. May be viewed at this link: Poll Results Summary . The full polling information is available at the website: coefficient . Ryan Munce, President of co/efficient is available to explain the poll. He can be reached at ....
Dr. Wayne Johnson was born in Macon and has been a lifelong resident of Georgia. Johnson is a husband, father, grandfather, and U.S. Army veteran. He obtained his undergraduate and doctoral degrees from Mercer University and his master's in business from Emory University.
Johnson is a respected former banker who has established businesses in Middle and Southwest Georgia, other parts of Georgia and internationally. He has enjoyed both cattle and tree farming and has worked for major corporations with ties to Middle and Southwest Georgia.
“My message has been and will continue to be that we must address the kitchen table issues impacting every family in our district,” said Johnson.“A change will be good for the citizens of Middle and Southwest Georgia, and with their help, we will make a change happen this November.”
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A cybersecurity breach at Muah.ai, a website offering “uncensored” AI-powered chatbots, has resulted in the theft of a vast database containing users’ interactions including a large number of users seeking child pornography.
404 Media reports that a major hacking incident at Muah.ai, a platform that allows users to create customized AI chatbots with a focus on explicit content, has exposed a substantial amount of user data, including chatbot prompts that reveal users’ sexual fantasies and, in many cases, attempts to create chatbots for child sexual abuse scenarios.
The hacker, who chose to remain anonymous, discovered vulnerabilities in the Muah.ai website, describing it as “basically a handful of open-source projects duct-taped together.” Initially driven by curiosity, the hacker decided to contact 404 Media after discovering the nature of the data in the database.
The stolen data includes email addresses, many of which appear to be personal accounts with users’ real names, linked to their chatbot interactions. This presents a significant privacy breach for Muah.ai users, as their explicit sexual fantasies are now potentially identifiable.
Some of the data contains explicit references to underage individuals, including the sexual abuse of toddlers and incest with young children. While it’s unclear if the AI system generated responses reflecting these requests, the data reveals the disturbing intentions of some users.
Muah.ai administrator Harvard Han claimed the breach was “financed by our competitors in the uncensored AI industry.” However, no evidence was provided to support this assertion, and the hacker denied any affiliation with the AI industry. Muah.ai positions itself as an “uncensored” platform for building AI chatbots, explicitly allowing sexual conversations and photos while claiming to ban underage content. The site offers pre-made bots, community-created options, or the ability to create custom AI companions that can send sexually suggestive or explicit messages and AI-generated images.
Read more at 404 Media here.
Lucas Nolan is a reporter for Breitbart News covering issues of free speech and online censorship.
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Supreme Court opens door to Texas online journalist’s lawsuit over her 2017 arrest
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ordered a federal appeals court to take a new look at the lawsuit filed by a Texas-based online citizen journalist who said she was wrongly arrested in a case that drew attention from national media organizations and free speech advocates. The justices on Tuesday tossed out the ruling of a divided federal appeals court that found journalist Priscilla Villarreal, known online as La Gordiloca, could not sue police officers and other officials over her arrest for seeking and obtaining nonpublic information from police. The high court directed the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to review Villareal’s case in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling in June in another case from Texas.
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Updated user navigation and expanded mobile functionality and governance capabilities boost productivity, collaboration and compliance when managing complex operations
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BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quickbase, the AI-powered work management platform, today announced enhancements to its platform, making it easier for operational leaders to manage complex processes and connect data to get work done. With updated user navigation, expanded mobile functionality, and strengthened governance capabilities, Quickbase’s platform provides a single platform to boost productivity, and collaboration, while ensuring compliance.
Improved User Experience & Collaboration
With new and improved navigation, Quickbase users can easily see, manage, and share their work across the platform. Users can now access apps, pipelines and reports with fewer clicks and more screen space. An expanded Quickbase Exchange adds more ready-to-use Solutions and templates that are fully customizable for various industry-specific needs. New capabilities like Secure Links allow both Quickbase users and non-users to share data and records, boosting collaboration. The platform also introduces Document Creation capabilities, enabling users to generate PDFs, documents, and file formats such as invoices and work orders based on data within Quickbase.
Expanded Mobile Capabilities
Quickbase has enhanced its FastField integration, making it easier for on-site and field employees to access and share data, managing workflows and staying productive from any location. Data now flows smoothly between systems, eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors, providing a comprehensive view of projects and performance, leading to better decision-making. Additionally, a new AI-powered form converter can easily convert paper forms or images into dynamic mobile forms in seconds, reducing development time and boosting field productivity.
Expanded Governance for Greater Collaboration, Control & Compliance
Building on powerful application lifecycle management (ALM) practices, Quickbase is making it easier to support the building and sharing of apps, integrations, and custom workflows at scale. These enhancements support collaboration across teams, projects, and even with external partners and customers. And, with the addition of Service Accounts, managing apps and pipelines is easier and more secure for app builders, reducing the app management burden on IT, without increasing business risk.
“Our mission is to help transform ordinary work into extraordinary impact,” said Ed Jennings, CEO, Quickbase. “We offer a powerful alternative to the rigid point solutions and makeshift tools of traditional enterprise software, delivering a unified solution that’s faster to implement, more flexible and cost-effective to scale for every industry. A powerful work management platform with high levels of customization, integration, and governance, transforming how work gets done and empowering your teams to achieve more with less complexity.”
For more information on Quickbase’s Work Management Platform, visit www.quickbase.com/product. Register for EmpowerPro here to learn how to get more done using Quickbase’s Work Management Platform.
About Quickbase
Quickbase is a Work Management platform used by more than 12,000 organizations worldwide to be more productive when managing large-scale projects and operations. Using the power and flexibility of AI and low code/no code technology, Quickbase brings together people, data, and processes into one place, making it easier to oversee and coordinate work across the business. For industries like Construction and Manufacturing, where operational efficiency and safety is critical, Quickbase helps minimize administrative overhead, mitigate operational risks, and provide clear project visibility. Founded in 1999, Quickbase is headquartered in Boston with teams in London, Sofia, and Bangalore. For more information, visit www.quickbase.com. Quickbase – All together now.
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Man City are 'strongly considering' Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim to replace Pep Guardiola if he leaves - and have one key figure in their camp who could sway him
- Ruben Amorim has won two league titles leading Portuguese club Sporting CP
- Man City reportedly see him as a strong candidate to replace Pep Guardiola
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Manchester City reportedly see Sporting CP's manager Ruben Amorim as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola if he leaves.
Guardiola's contract is up at the end of the season and he has publicly refused to commit his future to the club where he has won six Premier League titles and one Champions League.
With the FA seeing him as their 'dream target' to replace Gareth Southgate as England boss - notwithstanding their ongoing talks with Thomas Tuchel - Guardiola's head could be turned and City require a plan.
They are thus 'strongly considering' Amorim, who has won two Portuguese titles with Sporting, according to The Guardian.
It might help City have in recent days agreed a deal for Hugo Viana, the Portuguese side's sporting director, to replace director of football Txiki Begiristain - an exclusive story by Mail Sport.
Manchester City are 'strongly considering' Ruben Amorim as a successor to Pep Guardiola
Guardiola's contract is up at the end of the season and he has been tight-lipped over his future
City have agreed a deal with Hugo Viana, the sporting director who hired Amorim at Sporting
Viana brought Amorim to Sporting after paying £10million to prise him from Braga and that was seen as a catalyst for their spell of dominance.
Amorim had been seen as the favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool but that avenue fizzled out before they opted for Arne Slot.
He also flew to London in April to hold talks about taking over from David Moyes at West Ham, but rejected the Hammers and apologised to Sporting fans for jetting off mid-title race, which they went on to win.
Amorim is seen as one of the brightest young coaches in Europe for the way he has punctured the dominance of Porto and Benfica.
Alongside two league titles, he has also won two cups and a super cup at Sporting, as well as leading them as far as the last 16 in the Champions League.
Sporting will host City in the Champions League next month.
It could yet be that Guardiola chooses to stay, though the loss of Begiristain, with whom he is very close after they got to know each other at Barcelona, is a blow.
Amorim, who has won two titles with Sporting CP, is one of Europe's brightest young coaches
'I've not decided anything, everything can happen. So I don't know,' he recently said of his future.
'I still need to reflect and decide what I want to do'.
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Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at London gig
It is understood that the Prime Minister and his family talked with the pop star and her mother for around 10 minutes.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at one of her London concerts as the pair discussed the Southport attack.
It is understood that Sir Keir and his family talked with the pop star and her mother for around 10 minutes after he was invited to attend the Wembley gig on August 20, as first reported by The Sun.
It comes amid questions over Government intervention in talks over the security for the concerts after Swift was given a taxpayer-funded police escort.
Earlier on Monday Downing Street had declined to confirm whether the Prime Minister met the singer at the sell-out show, but it is now understood that the meeting took place.
It is thought there was no discussion about security matters when they met.
The tickets to the gig came from Universal Music and they are among the items the Prime Minister repaid earlier this month amid a row over freebies.
Sir Keir announced he would cover the cost of around £6,000 of gifts and hospitality he received since entering office following the donations backlash, as well as committing to changing ministerial hospitality arrangements to improve transparency.
Among the declarations he paid back were four tickets to see Swift at Wembley Stadium which were received on August 20 from UMG, the musician’s record label.
It emerged last week that London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper were involved in talks over security for the gigs after which Swift was granted a blue-light escort – a type of protection usually reserved for royalty and politicians.
Asked whether Number 10 could rule out Sir Keir having been given the tickets as a “thank you” after discussions between Government and the force were followed by Swift getting security while in London, a spokesman said: “I completely reject that characterisation because it’s ultimately up to the police to take operational decisions in relation to the security of these major events.”
Downing Street has cited the terror threat faced by Swift in Vienna, which forced her to cancel gigs on the Austrian leg of her Eras tour, as one of the reasons the Government was involved in security talks for her London shows.
Labour figures including Sir Keir, Mr Khan and Ms Cooper accepted free tickets to the concerts.
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The far-left New York Times disgraced itself Monday by clearing sitting Vice President Kamala Harris of obvious and blatant plagiarism. Now the expert used by the Times to exonerate Harris says he did not do a full analysis.
Monday afternoon, journalist Christopher Rufo dropped the bombshell that Harris “plagiarized at least a dozen sections of her criminal justice book, Smart on Crime.”
The 2009 nonfiction work, coauthored with Joan O’C. Hamilton, was written while Harris was the district attorney of San Francisco and gearing up to run (successfully) for California’s attorney general.
With the help of Dr. Stefan Weber, an internationally famous “plagiarism hunter,” Rufo provided one jaw-dropping example after another of Harris directly copying and pasting paragraph after paragraph into her book that were written by others. She did this without attribution or quote marks. In other words, she not only stole text from other sources, but she also stole ideas, reporting, and scholarship. That is textbook plagiarism.
Additionally, per Rufo, “Harris copied virtually an entire Wikipedia article into her book without providing attribution to Wikipedia” [and] “fabricated a source reference, inventing a nonexistent page number.”
Kamala has been caught red-handed. There is no defending this. Nevertheless, while reporting on the Rufo bombshells, I warned Breitbart News readers that the “corporate media will almost certainly either ignore this scandal or attempt to wrist-flick and ‘fact check’ it away as a ‘Republican-fabricated controversy.’
Within just a few hours, that is precisely what the New York Times did. “Conservative Activist Seizes on Passages From Harris Book,” reads the easily predicted Times headline.
Even more predictable… The Times article lied to its readers to protect Kamala:
The passages called into question by Mr. Rufo on his Substack platform involve about 500 words in the approximately 65,000-word, 200-page book. Ms. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, wrote the book with another author when she was the district attorney in San Francisco.
In a review of the book, The New York Times found that none of the passages in question took the ideas or thoughts of another writer, which is considered the most serious form of plagiarism. Instead, the sentences copy descriptions of programs or statistical information that appear elsewhere.
Then comes this beauty… The Times enlisted its own plagiarism expert to back its claim that this is no big deal:
Jonathan Bailey, a plagiarism consultant in New Orleans and the publisher of Plagiarism Today, said on Monday that his initial reaction to Mr. Rufo’s claims was that the errors were not serious, given the size of the document.
Then the Times accused Rufo of racism.
But now the Times’ lies are all coming undone.
First, Rufo torpedoed the Times’ primary defense:
The Times claims that I only argued that Kamala Harris plagiarized “five sections” involving “about 500 words.” But this isn’t true. In my story, I wrote that Stefan Weber argued there are “more than a dozen” instances of “‘vicious plagiarism.'” This past Saturday, I provided the Times not only with my written analysis, which argues that there are “more than a dozen,” but with Weber’s full dossier, which included 18 allegations of varying severity. So, the Times deliberately withheld this crucial contextual information from its readers and from the supposed plagiarism expert, who, based on this limited information, called it “not serious.” They could have easily confirmed the “more than a dozen” point, but instead, lied by omission.
Further, Rufo posts passages he said he gave directly to the Times that make mincemeat out of the claim “that none of the passages in question took the ideas or thoughts of another writer[.]” The fact she cut and pasted a Wikipedia page alone kills that defense.
And then the bottom fell out of the Times’ lies when its own expert, the aforementioned Jonathan Bailey, took to Xwitter Monday to confirm he had not done a fully analysis of the book and that his “quotes were based on information provided to me by the reporters and spoke only about those passages.”
The problem for Bailey is that if he looks at all the material Rufo provided and concludes she’s guilty of plagiarism (which she most definitely is), if he speaks that truth out loud, he’ll be personally and professionally ruined. If he lies and says Kamala is not guilty of plagiarism, everyone will know he lied, even those who want him to, and his reputation will never recover.
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Norway Savings Bank raised its stake in shares of Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON – Free Report) by 12.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 7,093 shares of the conglomerate’s stock after acquiring an additional 769 shares during the quarter. Norway Savings Bank’s holdings in Honeywell International were worth $1,466,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in HON. LGT Group Foundation acquired a new stake in Honeywell International during the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. Scarborough Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Richardson Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Honeywell International during the 1st quarter worth about $35,000. Financial Connections Group Inc. bought a new stake in Honeywell International during the 2nd quarter worth about $38,000. Finally, Pathway Financial Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the first quarter worth about $39,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.91% of the company’s stock.
Honeywell International Trading Up 0.3 %
Honeywell International stock traded up $0.72 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $218.32. 1,008,918 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,817,822. Honeywell International Inc. has a 52 week low of $174.88 and a 52 week high of $220.79. The company has a quick ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The stock has a market capitalization of $142.17 billion, a PE ratio of 25.21, a P/E/G ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $203.87 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $204.32.
Honeywell International Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 15th will be given a dividend of $1.13 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 15th. This represents a $4.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.07%. This is a positive change from Honeywell International’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.08. Honeywell International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 52.38%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts recently weighed in on HON shares. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of Honeywell International in a report on Friday, September 6th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $210.00 price target for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut Honeywell International from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $225.00 to $235.00 in a research note on Thursday, October 10th. StockNews.com cut Honeywell International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 30th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on Honeywell International from $215.00 to $207.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 7th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and set a $214.00 price target on shares of Honeywell International in a research report on Thursday, September 26th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $223.56.
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Honeywell International Inc engages in the aerospace technologies, building automation, energy and sustainable solutions, and industrial automation businesses in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company’s Aerospace segment offers auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, integrated avionics, environmental control and electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, and aircraft wheels and brakes; spare parts; repair, overhaul, and maintenance services; and thermal systems, as well as wireless connectivity services.
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Supreme Court tosses out decision letting 18-year-olds carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has tossed out a decision allowing 18-year-olds to legally carry guns in public. The justices on Tuesday sent back to a lower court for reconsideration a ruling that allowed people under 21 to carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania. The Supreme Court did not detail its reasoning and there were no noted dissents. It is one of multiple gun restrictions struck down after the Supreme Court’s influential 2022 decision that expanded gun rights and found any restrictions must be supported by the nation’s historical traditions.
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Home Corporate How PSEi member stocks performed — October 15, 2024 Corporate How PSEi member stocks performed — October 15, 2024 October 16, 2024 | 12:00 am Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
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Sir Alex Ferguson is told to stay away from the Man United DRESSING ROOM in yet another controversial move after Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'sacked' club legend from his £2.61m ambassadorial role
- Ferguson's role was ended as part of a wide-ranging cost-cutting programme
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Sir Alex Ferguson and the Manchester United football board have been asked not to enter the dressing room at Old Trafford – breaking a tradition that stretches back to the days of Sir Matt Busby.
Earlier on Tuesday it emerged that Ferguson had seen his multi-million pound ambassadorial role stripped by the club’s new part owner INEOS, as part of a wide-ranging cost-cutting programme.
And Mail Sport can reveal that in a further, controversial move Ferguson – the most successful manager in the club’s history – will no longer enter the inner sanctum following matches as part of a change in policy.
United deny that they have directly banned Ferguson from the changing room but say there is now a ‘collective understanding’ over who goes inside.
Visits to the dressing room have been part of the club’s culture for decades. Ferguson and fellow football board members David Gill and Mike Edelson were always welcome, as were Sir Bobby Charlton and former director Maurice Watkins, before they passed away.
Sir Alex Ferguson and other members of Man United's football board have been told to stay away from the club's dressing room
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is believed to have told the club legend of his decision to make changes - including the end of his ambassadorial role - at Old Trafford
The tradition of visits to the dressing room dates back to the era of legendary manager Sir Matt Busby (pictured right in 1962)
Ferguson, who won 38 trophies in 26 years, signed a deal following his retirement in 2013 to continue as a global club ambassador and director. In 2014 accounts United said Ferguson, 82, was paid £2.16m for his services.
United’s football board is seen as a ceremonial body and is separate to the official board, which includes the six Glazer siblings.
INEOS have launched a series of swingeing cuts since they took a quarter share in the club earlier this year. As Mail Sport revealed, they made 250 redundancies across departments. Ferguson was informed of the changes in a face-to-face meeting at Old Trafford with INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Lifelong United fan Ratcliffe, 71, told the Glaswegian that, given the cuts, the club was no longer willing to pay him his previous salary. Ferguson will remain as a non-executive director and will retain his place in the director’s box and table for eight which he hosts at home matches.
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Ultra-processed food fears ‘could mean people eat even less healthily’
Two experts said people should continue to limit high fat, sugar and salt foods until there is more research on ultra-processed foods.
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Warnings to avoid ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could lead to some people eating even less healthily, researchers have said.
Two experts from the universities of Aberdeen and Liverpool argued research around UPFs is still in its infancy and more needs to be known before people are told to stop consuming them.
Instead, they said the focus of public health guidance should remain on eating a diet full of fruit, vegetables and wholegrains, while also limiting foods high in fat, sugar and salt.
UPFs have been linked in studies to poor health, such as an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death.
Examples of UPFs include ice cream, processed meats, crisps, mass-produced bread, some breakfast cereals, biscuits and fizzy drinks.
UPFs often contain high levels of saturated fat, salt and sugar and additives, which experts say leaves less room in people’s diets for more nutritious foods.
These UPFs also tend to include additives and ingredients that are not used when people cook from scratch, such as preservatives, emulsifiers and artificial colours and flavours.
However, some experts say it is 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.
In the new article, published in PLOS Medicine, experts 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, one of the authors of the article, 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.”
The article states there is a potential “social cost for many people with more limited resources” of removing convenient options and the possible negative mental health impacts on “those who worry about their health or live with eating disorders, particularly if social circumstances make avoiding UPFs difficult”.
It continued that “avoiding some types of UPFs” could lead some people to choose alternatives “that are higher in energy or macronutrients of concern.
“We know with certainty that foods which are energy dense and/or high in saturated fat, salt or sugar are detrimental to health and we should continue to advise consumers to limit consumption of these foods.
“Likewise, we should be encouraging consumption of health-promoting foods, like fruits, vegetables and wholegrains.”
Professor Alexandra Johnstone, from the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Aberdeen and one of the authors, 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 article concluded: “Based on the balance of current evidence, we do not believe it is appropriate to be advising consumers to avoid all UPFs and 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.”
In the paper, the authors published details of anything that could be seen as a competing interest.
Prof Johnstone said she currently receives funding from places such as UK Research and Innovation, charities and the Scottish Government, and leads an FIO Food research project “where there is a retailer project partner” looking at obesity.
“I also lead the DIO Food project, also funded by UKRI, with other UK retailers involved in data analysis and consumer trend reporting around HFSS purchase patterns.”
Prof Robinson said during 2014-2016, he was a named investigator on a project funded by Unilever and a project funded by the American Beverage Association.
He added: “I do not receive any financial awards or fees from the food industry.”
Dr Hilda Mulrooney, reader in nutrition and health at London Metropolitan University, said: “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 (e.g. breakfast cereals, breads) make substantial contributions to nutrient intakes in the UK population.”
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) BENSALEM, Pa., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.
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Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI )
Class Period: June 23, 2022 – March 6, 2024
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 25, 2024
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that the Company had lost highly skilled and experienced employees during the COVID-19 pandemic necessary to successfully complete the Company's transition from its historic low mix, high volume production model to a high mix, low production model at its Monterrey facility; (2) that the Company's attempts to replace its GM center console production with more diversified, specialized products for a wider array of vehicle manufacturers and OEMS, in particular in the EV space, had been plagued by production planning deficiencies, inventory shortages, vendor and supplier problems, and, ultimately, botched execution of the Company's strategic plans; (3) that the Company's manufacturing systems at its critical Monterrey facility suffered from a variety of logistical defects, such as improper system coding, shipping errors, erroneous delivery times, deficient quality control systems, and failures to timely and efficiently procure necessary raw materials; (4) that the Company had fallen substantially behind on the launch of new EV programs out of its Monterrey facility, preventing the Company from timely receiving revenue from new EV program awards; (5) that, as a result, the Company was not on track to achieve the 2023 diluted EPS guidance or the 3-year 6% organic sales CAGR represented to investors and such estimates lacked a reasonable factual basis; and (6) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Endava, plc (NYSE: DAVA )
Class Period: May 23, 2023 – February 28, 2024
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 25, 2024
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) demand for the Company's services was declining; (2) the Company's clients delayed or canceled projects; (3) as a result, the Company's fiscal 2023 and 2024 revenue and earnings would be adversely affected; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Outset Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OM )
Class Period: August 1, 2022 – August 7, 2024
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 28, 2024
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) the Tablo products were marketed for continuous renal replacement therapy, which is not one of the indications approved by the FDA; (2) that, as a result, Outset Medical was reasonably likely to submit an additional 510(k) application for the Tablo products; (3) that there was a substantial risk that the Company would cease sales of the Tablo products pending FDA approval of additional indications; (4) that Outset Medical lacked the sales team and process to execute on the ramp of Tablo sales; (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue growth would be adversely impacted; and (6) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAGE )
Class Period: April 12, 2021 – July 23, 2024
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 28, 2024
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) zuranolone was less effective in treating MDD than Defendants had led investors to believe; (2) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the zuranolone NDA for the treatment of MDD in its present form, and zuranolone's clinical results for MDD, as well as its overall regulatory and commercial prospects, were overstated; (3) SAGE-718 was less effective in treating MCI due to PD than Defendants had led investors to believe; (4) accordingly, SAGE-718's clinical, regulatory, and commercial prospects as a treatment for MCI due to PD were overstated; (5) SAGE-324 was less effective in treating ET than Defendants had led investors to believe; (6) accordingly, SAGE-324's clinical, regulatory, and commercial prospects as a treatment for ET were overstated; and (7) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters
Associated Press
The candidates for U.S. president and their allies want men to believe their vote says big things about their masculinity. Republican Donald Trump suggests men are weak and a “beta male” unless they choose him. Democrat Kamala Harris’ supporters argue that real men vote for a woman. Hypermasculine put-downs, curse words and “bro” slang have become part of the 2024 political lexicon. It’s all part of a surgical campaign-within-the-campaign for the votes of millions of American men who might not have been politically active, or are on the fence, across the battleground states that will decide the election.
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Travel And Expense Management Software Market Forecast 2032 Growing at CAGR of 18.3% | Oracle Corporation, Interplx Inc
WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Travel and Expense Management Software Market," The travel and expense management software market was valued at $3 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $15.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 18.3% from 2023 to 2032.
The documentation and processing of organizational business costs for tax deduction, budget compliance, business intelligence, and employee experience management is stated as travel and expense (T&E) management. Travel and expense management software assist users to capture and upload receipts digitally. In addition, the technology helps in automated policy checks by flagging expenses that violate company policies, ensuring adherence to spending guidelines and compliance. Furthermore, the software integrates with travel booking platforms to centralize travel reservations and itineraries. In addition, the software helps employees plan and book trips within the company's travel policies. Moreover, the software enforces a structured approval process, allowing managers to review and approve expenses before reimbursement.
𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/3905
Major market players adopted different strategies to increase the competition and offer enhanced services to their customers in the travel and expense management software market size. For instance, in April 2023, Yokoy launched its VISA credit card for business customers as well as its Smart Lodge card for fully-automated business travel payments and expense processing. The solution consolidates and automates expense management processes including value added tax (VAT) validation and reclaim, and automates expense approvals and travel expense reporting. Furthermore, in December 2021, TripActions launched TripActions LiquidTM in Europe. TripActions Liquid is the first fintech-powered travel and expense management offering that support card issuance in multiple currencies.
The expansion increases TripActions ability to provide an end-to-end solution for global companies of all sizes while eliminating expense reports for employees and automating the entire expense management process for customers. In addition, June 2021, SAP SE upgraded its SAP Concur software with a new feature called verify, for its expense management software SAP Concur. This new feature will use machine learning and AI technology to automatically approve expense reports while identifying possible anomalies for auditors to review. Moreover in November 2023, 8Common Limited signed a contract with the Australian Government to provide travel and expense management solution under GovERP platform. The GovERP platform enables the selection of the company’s leading travel and expense management solution, Expense8, under a pre-selected panel of service providers.
To date, the company has signed over $10.8 million in Total Contract value under the GovERP program, with the typical contract duration of 3 years. 8CO currently generates an average revenue per user of approximately $50 and services over 40,000 live users across 34 entities with the Federal Government. In addition, in January 2023, Serko Limited signed an agreement with travel management company, TakeTwo Travel Solutions to offer Zeno by Serko as a global travel booking tool. Zeno offers budget and spend optimization features that are designed to cut travel costs, including savings alerts and trip budget configurations based on policy type, policy category, and traveler profile custom fields. Therefore, such strategies foster travel and expense management software industry growth in the ICT sector.
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/travel-and-expense-management-software-market/purchase-options
Based on component, the software segment dominated the market in 2022. This is attributed to the large number of travel and expense management software software providers available in the market. However, the service segment is expected to grow in the future. This is attributed to the growing demand for skills assessment service and gradually increasing travel and expense management software service providers.
By organization size, the large enterprises dominated the market in 2022. This can be attributed to the large use of travel and expense management in the organization for managing everyday operations. However, the small and medium enterprises are expected to grow in the future as the small and medium businesses are slowly shifting towards travel and expense management software to avoid manual process, to tackle expense errors and policies and to gain better ROI.
Based on the region, North America dominated the global travel and expense management software market in 2022. This can be attributed to growing adoption of cloud based technology in the region. However, the Asia-Pacific region is growing at an increasing pace. This can be attributed to the growing small, medium and large technology businesses in the region.
𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/purchase-enquiry/3905
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 :
By deployment mode, on-premise segment led the travel and expense management software market size in terms of revenue in 2022.
By organization size, large enterprises segment led the travel and expense management software market share in terms of revenue in 2022.
By industry vertical, IT & Telecom segment led the travel and expense management software market forecast in terms of revenue in 2022.
By region, North America led the travel and expense management software market analysis in terms of revenue in 2022.
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 :
Passenger Security Equipment Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/passenger-security-equipment-market
SSL VPN Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/SSL-VPN-market
Application Container Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/application-container-market
Cloud-based VDI Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/cloud-based-VDI-market
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 documentation and processing of organizational business costs for tax deduction, budget compliance, business intelligence, and employee experience management is stated as travel and expense (T&E) management. Travel and expense management software assist users to capture and upload receipts digitally. In addition, the technology helps in automated policy checks by flagging expenses that violate company policies, ensuring adherence to spending guidelines and compliance. Furthermore, the software integrates with travel booking platforms to centralize travel reservations and itineraries. In addition, the software helps employees plan and book trips within the company's travel policies. Moreover, the software enforces a structured approval process, allowing managers to review and approve expenses before reimbursement.
𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/3905
Major market players adopted different strategies to increase the competition and offer enhanced services to their customers in the travel and expense management software market size. For instance, in April 2023, Yokoy launched its VISA credit card for business customers as well as its Smart Lodge card for fully-automated business travel payments and expense processing. The solution consolidates and automates expense management processes including value added tax (VAT) validation and reclaim, and automates expense approvals and travel expense reporting. Furthermore, in December 2021, TripActions launched TripActions LiquidTM in Europe. TripActions Liquid is the first fintech-powered travel and expense management offering that support card issuance in multiple currencies.
The expansion increases TripActions ability to provide an end-to-end solution for global companies of all sizes while eliminating expense reports for employees and automating the entire expense management process for customers. In addition, June 2021, SAP SE upgraded its SAP Concur software with a new feature called verify, for its expense management software SAP Concur. This new feature will use machine learning and AI technology to automatically approve expense reports while identifying possible anomalies for auditors to review. Moreover in November 2023, 8Common Limited signed a contract with the Australian Government to provide travel and expense management solution under GovERP platform. The GovERP platform enables the selection of the company’s leading travel and expense management solution, Expense8, under a pre-selected panel of service providers.
To date, the company has signed over $10.8 million in Total Contract value under the GovERP program, with the typical contract duration of 3 years. 8CO currently generates an average revenue per user of approximately $50 and services over 40,000 live users across 34 entities with the Federal Government. In addition, in January 2023, Serko Limited signed an agreement with travel management company, TakeTwo Travel Solutions to offer Zeno by Serko as a global travel booking tool. Zeno offers budget and spend optimization features that are designed to cut travel costs, including savings alerts and trip budget configurations based on policy type, policy category, and traveler profile custom fields. Therefore, such strategies foster travel and expense management software industry growth in the ICT sector.
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/travel-and-expense-management-software-market/purchase-options
Based on component, the software segment dominated the market in 2022. This is attributed to the large number of travel and expense management software software providers available in the market. However, the service segment is expected to grow in the future. This is attributed to the growing demand for skills assessment service and gradually increasing travel and expense management software service providers.
By organization size, the large enterprises dominated the market in 2022. This can be attributed to the large use of travel and expense management in the organization for managing everyday operations. However, the small and medium enterprises are expected to grow in the future as the small and medium businesses are slowly shifting towards travel and expense management software to avoid manual process, to tackle expense errors and policies and to gain better ROI.
Based on the region, North America dominated the global travel and expense management software market in 2022. This can be attributed to growing adoption of cloud based technology in the region. However, the Asia-Pacific region is growing at an increasing pace. This can be attributed to the growing small, medium and large technology businesses in the region.
𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/purchase-enquiry/3905
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 :
By deployment mode, on-premise segment led the travel and expense management software market size in terms of revenue in 2022.
By organization size, large enterprises segment led the travel and expense management software market share in terms of revenue in 2022.
By industry vertical, IT & Telecom segment led the travel and expense management software market forecast in terms of revenue in 2022.
By region, North America led the travel and expense management software market analysis in terms of revenue in 2022.
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 :
Passenger Security Equipment Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/passenger-security-equipment-market
SSL VPN Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/SSL-VPN-market
Application Container Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/application-container-market
Cloud-based VDI Market :
https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/cloud-based-VDI-market
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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“Smartly excels by synergizing creative and media across workflows”
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Smartly, the leading AI-powered adtech company, has been recognized as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Creative Advertising Technologies, Q4 2024. According to the Forrester evaluation, “Smartly strategically unifies workflows to produce, personalize, and measure creative, negating various point solutions.” “To us, this recognition validates our unwavering dedication to providing creative advertising technology that fuels the success of all stakeholders in the advertising ecosystem,” said Laura Desmond, CEO, Smartly. “We believe our placement as a leader in the Forrester Wave underscores our commitment to transforming advertising with AI-driven technology that unifies creative, media, and intelligence for high-impact results.”
Smartly Creative, the company’s creative technology suite, enables brands to produce, personalize, and power full funnel intelligent creative at scale, delivering the volume of assets marketers need, at the velocity consumers expect — all while maintaining brand governance. With its predictive and generative AI technology, the platform generates 1 billion creative variants daily, ensuring that campaigns are relevant and engaging.
Shaping the Future with Intelligent Creative
In the report, Smartly received the highest scores in the strategy and current offering categories among all evaluated companies and the highest possible scores in the innovation and vision criteria.
Smartly offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creative automation, dynamic creative optimization, and media management, enabling marketers to streamline their workflows and deliver results such as 3.3x faster campaign set up, optimization, and reporting, 5.5x ROAS, and 42 minutes saved every hour.
Findings on Smartly from The Forrester Wave™: Creative Advertising Technologies report:
- Ranked as a leader with the top score in the strategy category and the highest possible score in the vision criterion
- Top score in the current offering category
- “Smartly’s platform is powered by extensive data inputs and feed-based capabilities for personalization as well as automated tagging tying creative with media data.”
- “The platform features solid assembly and versioning capabilities appealing to editors of all skill levels as well as sophisticated resizing using Smartly’s AI technology.”
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BREAKING NEWSThomas Tuchel AGREES to become the new England manager with the German to fly into London this week to wrap up deal to replace Gareth Southgate as FA move quickly to beat Man United
Thomas Tuchel has signed a deal to become the new England manager.
The German, 51, will permanently replace Gareth Southgate as Three Lions boss who stepped down in the summer after the heartbreaking Euro 2024 final loss to Spain.
The former Chelsea boss is only the third non-English manager of the men's England team and first since Fabio Capello quit in 2012.
A press conference to announce his appointment is expected to be held at Wembley tomorrow at 1.30pm, which will be attended by FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.
The FA sounded out a number of candidates, including Pep Guardiola and Eddie Howe, over the position as England boss, which is currently Lee Carsley's on an interim basis.
However, talks between Tuchel and the FA accelerated rapidly earlier today.
Thomas Tuchel, 51, has signed a deal to become the next England manager and is the first non-English boss of the men's national side since 2012
The German has an impressive CV having previously won the Champions League while manager of Chelsea
The FA have been aware of interest in Tuchel from Manchester United as they consider Erik ten Hag's position.
Tuchel has an impressive CV having won league titles with Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, as well as the Champions League, Super Cup, and Club World Cup at Chelsea.
But it will no doubt be seen as a controversial move by the FA due to England's rivalry with his native Germany.
England captain Harry Kane played under Tuchel at Bayern Munich last season and spoke earlier today about his former boss's links to the job.
'Obviously, I know Thomas well from last year. Fantastic coach, fantastic person, so I am sure the guys at the FA will contact me when they know more about it,' he said.
Losing to Brentford this weekend could have implications for Ten Hag's position at Old Trafford, with Tuchel expected to be a candidate for the United job if the Dutchman is sacked.
But the FA have moved quickly for Tuchel, who emerged as the front-runner for the England job due to his track record of winning titles, which appeals to the FA.
The fact Tuchel knows English football from his time with Chelsea, and worked with captain Harry Kane at Bayern Munich is an obvious bonus.
It is understood he is effectively on gardening leave after leaving his previous job with Bayern which could cause financial implications for the FA, but nothing to derail the deal.
England U21 boss Lee Carsley has been in interim charge of the Three Lions since Southgate's departure
Tuchel has been out of work since leaving German giants Bayern Munich in May
The German is the first non-English boss of England since Fabio Capello (pictured) quit in 2012
Tuchel wants to return to work and viewed the England job as an attractive proposition. The FA declined to comment last night.
It remains to be seen if Carsley remains in interim charge for the November fixtures versus Greece and Republic of Ireland.
Mail Sport reported on Saturday night that the FA held major reservations over whether Carsley wants the position on a permanent basis.
The governing body wanted to review the situation following November's Nations League matches versus Greece and Ireland.
But there has been internal doubts in recent days over whether Carsley's appetite for the role following a series of public comments that have been construed as the 50-year-old distancing himself from the full-time vacancy.
Carsley had support at the FA but the sense that he was not fully convinced about taking the permanent reins has led the FA to virtually rule the former Everton midfielder out of the running and move towards making Tuchel their new boss.
Guardiola has been viewed as the governing body's dream candidate but the FA have not received any encouragement from the current Manchester City boss since an initial approach in July.
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Cut alcohol duty and ‘back Scotch whisky’, business leaders tell Chancellor
Rachel Reeves has been urged to reduce the tax burden facing the whisky industry following a 10% increase last year.
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Business leaders across Scotland are calling on the Chancellor to “back Scotch whisky” and cut alcohol duty.
Rachel Reeves has been urged to lower the duty placed on spirits after the previous government raised it by 10.1% last year.
In a letter sent to the Treasury, the Chancellor was told that last summer’s tax increase had a “damaging impact” on Scotland’s national drink.
It was signed by business leaders from organisations including the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, the Scottish Tourism Alliance, Scotland Food and Drink, UK Hospitality Scotland and the Institute of Directors and Prosper.
The group said a reduction on alcohol duty for Scottish whisky would “signal that Scotland is a competitive place to invest, would recognise the benefits of the sustainable employment for which the Scotch Whisky industry is renowned and would boost a central part of Labour’s ‘Brand Scotland’ vision”.
Ms Reeves – who has said economic growth is her biggest priority – has warned she faces the task of filling in a £22 billion financial shortfall left over by the previous government.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged not to increase income tax, national insurance or VAT, leaving her with fewer options to raise cash.
However, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said last year’s duty increase saw less money being raised by the Treasury.
The SWA said in the 12 months after the duty was raised in August 2023 revenue plummeted by £300m.
Business leaders urged Sir Keir to keep his general election campaign pledge of “backing Scotch producers to the hilt”.
Liz Cameron, director and chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Scotch Whisky is one of Scotland’s most iconic industries, but the 10.1% tax rise last year clearly damaged confidence, which in turn impacts investment and the ability to drive growth.
“HM Treasury data also shows that the tax rise reduced revenue to support public services. Whichever way you look at it, the double-digit rise cost the Treasury £300m.
“The new Chancellor has a chance to change direction by supporting this home-grown global success story by reducing the tax burden on Scotch Whisky, supporting communities and supply chain companies across Scotland.”
Marc Crothall, chief executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, said: “Scotch Whisky is vital to Scotland’s tourism offer.
“Recent data shows that 40% of all international tourists will visit a Scotch whisky distillery during their stay, and many of members tell us that those who visit their distilleries elect not to buy a bottle due to the high level of duty.
“UK tax on Scotch Whisky is the highest in the G7 and higher than the majority of European countries.
“The tax burden on industry and consumers is too high, and the Budget on 30 October should signal the intention to reduce the rates over the course of this Parliament.
“This will support the Government’s ‘Brand Scotland’ vision, backing the rhetoric with action.”
Mark Kent, SWA chief executive, added: “The industry is grateful to Scotland’s leading business and sectoral organisation for the support.
“Speaking with one voice, they have delivered a clear message to the Chancellor – back Scotch Whisky and, in doing so, back Scotland by reducing the tax burden on 30 October.”
A spokesperson for the UK Government said: “We’re committed to supporting businesses, including Scotch whisky producers, including through capping corporation tax at 25% and publishing a business tax roadmap so that future investments can be planned with confidence.”
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Norway Savings Bank lowered its stake in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE – Free Report) by 5.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 14,342 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after selling 846 shares during the period. Norway Savings Bank’s holdings in NIKE were worth $1,268,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Advisors Asset Management Inc. boosted its position in NIKE by 86.0% during the first quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 20,957 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $1,970,000 after purchasing an additional 9,689 shares during the period. FORA Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of NIKE during the 1st quarter worth $3,412,000. Cetera Advisors LLC grew its stake in NIKE by 85.5% in the 1st quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC now owns 88,299 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $8,298,000 after buying an additional 40,704 shares during the last quarter. Koshinski Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in NIKE in the 1st quarter worth $713,000. Finally, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board lifted its position in NIKE by 15.7% during the 1st quarter. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board now owns 74,248 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $6,978,000 after acquiring an additional 10,100 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 64.25% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In related news, Chairman Mark G. Parker sold 110,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.97, for a total value of $8,026,700.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now owns 1,102,090 shares in the company, valued at approximately $80,419,507.30. This represents a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. In other news, Chairman Mark G. Parker sold 52,487 shares of NIKE stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $78.00, for a total transaction of $4,093,986.00. Following the transaction, the chairman now directly owns 1,031,226 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $80,435,628. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Chairman Mark G. Parker sold 110,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.97, for a total value of $8,026,700.00. Following the sale, the chairman now directly owns 1,102,090 shares in the company, valued at $80,419,507.30. The trade was a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders own 0.50% of the company’s stock.
NIKE Price Performance
NIKE (NYSE:NKE – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 1st. The footwear maker reported $0.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.52 by $0.18. NIKE had a net margin of 10.60% and a return on equity of 39.84%. The company had revenue of $11.59 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.64 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.94 earnings per share. NIKE’s quarterly revenue was down 10.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.8 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
NIKE Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 3rd were given a dividend of $0.37 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 3rd. This represents a $1.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.80%. NIKE’s payout ratio is presently 39.68%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of research firms have recently commented on NKE. Piper Sandler reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $80.00 price objective on shares of NIKE in a research note on Friday, September 20th. Evercore ISI dropped their price target on NIKE from $110.00 to $105.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 2nd. UBS Group increased their price objective on NIKE from $78.00 to $82.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of NIKE from $80.00 to $77.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 2nd. Finally, Daiwa America downgraded shares of NIKE from a “moderate buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 11th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and sixteen have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $96.56.
View Our Latest Analysis on NIKE
NIKE Company Profile
NIKE, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services worldwide. The company provides athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories under the Jumpman trademark; and casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks.
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UN asks Asia-Pacific countries to invest more in preventing damage from disasters
Associated Press
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A U.N. official says disasters, including those wrought by fiercer storms, are threatening more people and could derail economic progress in the Asia Pacific region if governments would not invest more in disaster-prevention and mitigation. U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Kamal Kishore, who heads the U.N. Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, issued the warning Tuesday in a speech at the start of a regional ministerial conference on disaster mitigation hosted by the Philippines, one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries. He said “disasters are now affecting record numbers of people and threatening their lives and livelihoods.” He added that if left unchecked, these disasters could derail the development of the region.
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UN says deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon should be investigated
Associated Press
AITO, Lebanon (AP) — 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. A spokesperson for the U.N.’s human rights office says it has received credible reports that a dozen women and children were among the dead. Rescuers were still finding bodies and remains in the rubble of the building on Tuesday, a day after the strike. The Israeli military said it “struck a target belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization” and that it would look into reports of civilian deaths. Earlier Tuesday, the acting leader of Hezbollah said it would fire rockets into more areas of Israel until it ceases its airstrikes and ends its ground invasion of Lebanon.
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Thomas Tuchel agrees to become England manager LIVE: Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss to be named Gareth Southgate's Three Lions' successor
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Why so quick?
Interim manager Lee Carsley had somewhat distanced himself from the role in the wake of Nations League defeat to Greece on Thursday evening, but the FA weren't thought to be in as advanced talks as they were with Tuchel and other candidates about calling time on his temporary stewardship.
But Manchester United could yet require a changing of the guard at Old Trafford, and Tuchel has previously been linked with taking over from Erik ten Hag.
As such, Mail Sport's SAMI MOKBEL reports, the FA felt the need to move swiftly and intensify talks.
Good evening!
Hello and welcome to Mail Sport's live blog covering the breaking news that Thomas Tuchel has agreed to become England's new head coach, four months after Gareth Southgate's departure.
The former Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain boss has never before managed a national team, but he will fly to London this week in a bid to wrap up the deal to take over from the former manager.
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Mom accused of killing toddler ‘tossed body in dumpster and told cops it was stinky shrimp pasta’
Leilani Simon’s trial began on October 14 and is expected to last three weeks
A woman who is accused of killing her 20-month-old toddler reportedly told police she stopped by a dumpster to dispose of “spoiled shrimp pasta,” but prosecutors believe she was actually ditching her child’s remains.
Leilani Simon, 24, of Georgia, is on trial for the death of her toddler, Qinton. Prosecutors allege that on October 5, 2022, Simon intentionally killed her child with an unknown object, Law & Crime reports.
When Simon was first indicted in December 2022, a grand jury was not aware of details that were later made public alleging that she acted “maliciously” toward her child, and caused him “cruel and excessive physical pain.” She was indicted on 19 counts, including felony murder charges, concealing a death, multiple counts of lying to investigators, aggravated assault and first-degree cruelty.
One of the key pieces of evidence presented by the prosecution is Simon’s presence at the dumster just after her son was reported missing.
When questioned by police about why she was there, Simon claimed she was throwing trash away that was stinking up her car.
“Yeah, I did throw away trash,” Simon said in a recorded interview with detectives that was played during the trial. “There was spoiled food smelling in my car, so when I pulled around and seen that [dumpster], yeah, I stopped and thew the trash away. It was spoiled. Spoiled like shrimp pasta. The whole car smelled like shrimp. I was like, ‘what is that smell?’ I looked, and I thew it away. I didn’t think anything of it to be honest, it’s just old food.”
The prosecution said during opening statements that their evidence “will show that [Simon] did not want to admit that was Quinton’s body, so she describes this trash that she threw away as stinky shrimp pasta.”
Quinton’s body was was “in pieces” when recovered, according to prosecutors.
“She throws Quinton’s body away like a piece of trash about 1:17 in the morning,” Special Assistant District Attorney Tim Dean said. ”The defendant violated the most basic, sacred trust of a parent in the most horrible way. In the middle of the night, she killed him, her own son, got in her car with his body, drove to a dumpster, then threw him away like a piece of trash.”
Investigators claim that Simon lied to them multiple times while they discussed Quinton’s death with her. According to her indictment, Simon allegedly admitted that “she had left her home in the late night hours of October 4, 2022, to meet her drug dealer, falsely stating that the purpose of this meeting was to pay for an existing drug debt.”
Prosecutors rejected that explanation, arguing that in reality she left her home not late on October 4, but early on October 5 to dispose of her son’s body. She reportedly told investigators that after she left the drug dealer’s house she went to “meet her friend Misty” to pick up a medicine.
Quinton’s body was ultimately discovered in a landfill on November 18, 2022. His remains were identified by the FBI on November 28, 2022.
Simon’s trial began on October 14 and is expected to last approximately three weeks.
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AGNC Investment Corp. AGNC is slated to report third- quarter 2024 earnings on Oct. 21.
Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.
AGNC’s second-quarter results reflected an improvement in average tangible net book value and average asset yield on its portfolio.
The company has an impressive earnings surprise history. Its earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and matched on one occasion, the earnings surprise being 10.02%, on average.
Earnings Surprise History
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Let us check out how AGNC is expected to fare in terms of revenues and earnings this time.
In the past 30 days, the consensus estimate for earnings has been unchanged at 50 cents. This suggests a 23.1% decline from the 67 cents reported in the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $419 million, whereas it reported negative revenues of $53 million in the year-ago quarter.
Trends Leading up to AGNC’s Q3 Results
On Sept. 18, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 4.75-5% for the first time since March 2020. With this, mortgage rates started to come down.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rates decreased to 6.2% at the end of the third quarter from 6.86% as of second-quarter 2024 and from the high of 7.31% in third-quarter 2023. This is likely to have resulted in a rise in mortgage demand. Yet, origination volumes (particularly purchase originations) remained subdued compared with the prior quarter’s levels.
Yet, supported by lower mortgage rates, refinancing activities witnessed a significant surge. Amid this, a large part of AGNC Investment’s mortgage-backed securities (MBS) holdings is anticipated to have witnessed elevated levels of constant prepayment rates.
This is expected to have positively impacted net premium amortization in the third quarter, supporting growth in interest income and average asset yield. The Zacks Consensus for interest income is pegged at $729 million, suggesting an increase of 4.9% from the second-quarter 2024 reported figure.
Though the Fed lowered the interest rate, it is not expected to have had much impact on AGNC’s net interest income (NII) in the third quarter.
The consensus estimate for NII is pegged at $219.3 million compared with the net interest loss of $3 million in the quarter-ago period.
Higher volatility in the fixed-income markets is likely to have increased asset impairment risks and hedging mismatches for AGNC Investment in the quarter under review.
Nonetheless, a positively sloped yield curve might have supported mortgage REIT’s valuations. With a steeper yield curve, agency mortgage REITs are likely to have witnessed a tangible book value increase as spreads on benchmark indices have tightened during the quarter. This is likely to have increased AGNC Investment’s book value per share in the quarter to be reported.
What Our Model Unveils for AGNC Investment
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for AGNC Investment this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. This is not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
AGNC has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
AGNC’s Price Performance & Valuation
AGNC underperformed the S&P 500 in the first nine months of 2024. Other REIT and Equity Trust stocks like Annaly Capital Management NLY and Arbor Realty Trust ABR underperformed the S&P 500 index in the same time frame. AGNC, NLY and ABR outperformed the industry in the first nine months of 2024.
Price Performance
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NLY is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 23, whereas ABR is expected to report its third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 25.
Now, let us look at the value AGNC offers investors at current levels.
Currently, the AGNC stock is trading at 1.18X forward 12 months price/tangible book TTM (P/TB TTM), above its median level of 1.00X and the industry’s P/TB TTM multiple of 0.98X. The company’s valuation looks somewhat expensive compared with the industry average and its range.
Price/Tangible Book TTM
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Investment Thesis on AGNC
AGNC Investment is well poised to benefit as it adheres to an active portfolio-management policy, which includes re-evaluation and adjustment of its portfolio and hedges amid a varying interest rate and mortgage market environment. The company focuses on leveraged investments in Agency residential MBS. That includes residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. The GSE guarantee for the principal and interest payments makes Agency MBS a safer investment choice.
With the Fed indicating more rate cuts for this year and 2025, this should help boost AGNC's net interest spread and the book value of its portfolio. This will provide the company and the stock a much-needed boost going forward.
The company rewards its shareholders handsomely. AGNC’s current dividend yield is 13.97%. This is impressive compared with the industry’s average of 11.2% and attracts investors as it represents a steady income stream.
The ultra-high dividend yield and regular payout look eye-catching for most investors watching for high-income funds. However, in April 2020, AGNC slashed its dividend by 25% to 12 cents per share and continued to pay the same amount in later periods. It has a history of cutting its dividends at times of economic distress.
Final Words on AGNC Investment
As AGNC Investment approaches announcing its third-quarter 2024 earnings results, a steeper yield curve and higher refinancing activities paint a positive picture for the company.
However, volatility in the mortgage market, unfavorable changes in the shape of the yield curve and the deterioration of the generic financial conditions are likely to have affected AGNC's performance in the quarter under review.
Although AGNC has a high dividend yield and provides a regular income option, investors might be unable to rely on it over time. The company has a record of lowering dividends during stressful times. Prospective investors should exercise caution as any volatility in the interest rate will affect AGNC Investment’s performance.
To conclude, investors interested in AGNC stock should wait for a better entry point, considering its premium valuation. They should analyze the company’s upcoming earnings release and market volatility closely before making an investment decision. So, it might not be a wise investment decision to bet on the stock at the moment.
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Norway Savings Bank trimmed its holdings in Chevron Co. (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 2.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 23,165 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 488 shares during the period. Chevron accounts for about 1.9% of Norway Savings Bank’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th largest position. Norway Savings Bank’s holdings in Chevron were worth $3,412,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. American Capital Advisory LLC increased its holdings in Chevron by 403.2% in the 1st quarter. American Capital Advisory LLC now owns 156 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 125 shares in the last quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Chevron by 118.0% during the 2nd quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 218 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. Cyrus J. Lawrence LLC boosted its holdings in Chevron by 66.7% in the 2nd quarter. Cyrus J. Lawrence LLC now owns 250 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. Cooksen Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Chevron during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Finally, Livelsberger Financial Advisory acquired a new stake in Chevron during the 4th quarter valued at $46,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.42% of the company’s stock.
Chevron Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE:CVX traded down $2.49 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $149.29. 2,572,155 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 7,721,330. Chevron Co. has a 12 month low of $135.37 and a 12 month high of $170.17. The firm has a market cap of $275.14 billion, a PE ratio of 13.76, a PEG ratio of 2.72 and a beta of 1.09. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $145.61 and a 200-day moving average price of $153.89. The company has a current ratio of 1.16, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.
Chevron Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 19th were given a dividend of $1.63 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 19th. This represents a $6.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.37%. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 59.98%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on CVX. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Chevron from $189.00 to $192.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 8th. Scotiabank cut their price target on Chevron from $180.00 to $163.00 and set a “sector outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 10th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on Chevron from $196.00 to $169.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, September 27th. Sanford C. Bernstein cut Chevron from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and dropped their price target for the company from $183.00 to $167.00 in a report on Wednesday, July 17th. Finally, Mizuho decreased their price objective on shares of Chevron from $205.00 to $189.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, September 16th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Chevron has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $176.81.
View Our Latest Stock Report on CVX
Chevron Profile
Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Upstream and Downstream. The Upstream segment is involved in the exploration, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas; processing, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification of liquefied natural gas; transportation of crude oil through pipelines; transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas; and carbon capture and storage, as well as a gas-to-liquids plant.
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US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowly
AP Retail Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The largest retail trade group in the United States says it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year due to concerns over persistent inflation and prices. The National Retail Federation said Tuesday that its 2024 forecast indicates shoppers will make $979.5 billion to $989 billion worth of purchases in November and December. That would represent a 2.5%-3.5% increase over the same two-month period a year ago. However, sales during the 2023 holiday shopping season were 3.9% higher than in 2022. The group makes its calculations based on government figures. The numbers exclude sales at automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.
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LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Linux—Tachyum® today announced that it has successfully achieved the desired performance and stability of the Linux operating system and applications running as part of QEMU emulations and will expand all testing and optimization processes of its Prodigy® software distribution to 64KB page size on the FPGA prototype.
Tachyum first announced its intentions to move to 64KB page size as the default of its Prodigy software distribution – a completely integrated software stack and package available to early adopters and customers as a pre-installed image as part of beta testing – in June. After completing testing of Linux 6.8 and applications in QEMU software emulation, Tachyum’s move to the 64KB page size is expected to yield up to 10-15% better performance than 4KB pages depending on the application. 4KB support is now only supported for special configurations and will be deprecated in Prodigy 2.
“For decades, the default translation page size on most CPU architectures was 4KB,” said Dr. Radoslav Danilak, founder and CEO of Tachyum. “With the amount of data being processed and with application sizes growing, adhering to 4KB size leads to increasingly larger overhead. For increased efficiency, Tachyum decided to make 64KB page size the default in its offerings. This successful transition will ensure that the performance of Prodigy’s software distribution is optimized to meet applications’ needs.”
As a Universal Processor offering industry-leading performance for all workloads, Prodigy-powered data center servers can seamlessly and dynamically switch between computational domains (such as AI/ML, HPC, and cloud) with a single homogeneous architecture. By eliminating the need for expensive dedicated AI hardware and dramatically increasing server utilization, Prodigy reduces CAPEX and OPEX significantly while delivering unprecedented data center performance, power, and economics. Prodigy integrates 192 high-performance custom-designed 64-bit compute cores, to deliver up to 4.5x the performance of the highest-performing x86 processors for cloud workloads, up to 3x that of the highest performing GPU for HPC, and 6x for AI applications.
To enable THP and mTHP, Tachyum is now running on hardware with Linux 6.10. A video demonstrating booting and running applications at 64KB page size on Prodigy FPGA prototype is available at https://youtu.be/GjQHZUb99K0.
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About Tachyum
Tachyum is transforming the economics of AI, HPC, public and private cloud workloads with Prodigy, the world’s first Universal Processor. Prodigy unifies the functionality of a CPU, a GPU, and a TPU in a single processor to deliver industry-leading performance, cost and power efficiency for both specialty and general-purpose computing. As global data center emissions continue to contribute to a changing climate, with projections of their consuming 10 percent of the world’s electricity by 2030, the ultra-low power Prodigy is positioned to help balance the world’s appetite for computing at a lower environmental cost. Tachyum received a major purchase order from a US company to build a large-scale system that can deliver more than 50 exaflops performance, which will exponentially exceed the computational capabilities of the fastest inference or generative AI supercomputers available anywhere in the world today. When complete in 2026, the Prodigy-powered system will deliver a 25x multiplier vs. the world’s fastest conventional supercomputer – built just this year – and will achieve AI capabilities 25,000x larger than models for ChatGPT4. Tachyum has offices in the United States, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. For more information, visit https://www.tachyum.com/.
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