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The musical is now booking to 25 October 2025.
To celebrate the life and legacy of Tina Turner, TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL has launched an iconic pop-up costume exhibition in the heart of Covent Garden. The exhibition showcases six costumes from the hit West End production, alongside photography of the outfits worn both within the show and by the legendary artist herself, showing Tina's iconic looks alongside the much-loved songs and scenes that appear in the musical.
The six costumes each reference Tina Turner's well-known hits and milestones from her life. Displayed on six podiums running down Central Avenue in Covent Garden's Market Building, looks include the iconic ‘Proud Mary' gold fringe dress and the famous red dress worn for ‘The Best (Simply)'.
The musical has been running in the West End for over 6 years, making it the longest running show ever to play at the Aldwych Theatre. Developed in London together with Tina Turner, the critically acclaimed production received its world premiere in April 2018 and has subsequently broken all Box Office records at the Aldwych Theatre. Since its opening, 8 first-class productions have opened worldwide on Broadway, in North America, Germany, Australia, Spain and the Netherlands, and a new UK and Ireland tour is opening in March 2025.
The show stars Karis Anderson and Zoe Birkett sharing the role of Tina and Rolan Bell as Ike Turner. With Mark Anderson as Record Producer Phil Spector and Lyricist Terry Britten, Jonathan Carlton as record company Marketing Manager Erwin Bach, Grace Wylde as Tina's sister Alline Bullock, Irene Myrtle Forrester as Tina's Grandmother, GG, Daniel Haswell as Tina's father Richard Bullock, Harry Harrington as Tina's Manager Roger Davies, Emma Hatton as Ike and Tina's manager Rhonda Graam, Maddison Tyson as Tina's first love Raymond Hill, Carole Stennett as Tina's mother Zelma and Charlotte St.Croix as Standby Tina Turner.
Discover the heart and soul behind the Queen of Rock ‘n' Roll at TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL, the long-running mega hit in London's West End. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, including the songs celebrated in this exhibition – Fool In Love, I Want To Take You Higher, Proud Mary, Disco Inferno, What's Love Got To Do With It and Simply The Best, experience Tina Turner's triumphant story live on stage as this exhilarating celebration, which reveals the woman who dared to dream fiercely, shatter barriers, and conquer the world against all odds.
With more than 20 theatres, including The Royal Ballet and Opera, and home of Tina! The Musical, Covent Garden welcomes thousands of theatre goers from all over the world every day. Discover the one-of-a-kind exhibition within Covent Garden's Central Avenue, situated in the historic Market Building, which boasts three floors of shopping, dining and entertainment. Unique to Covent Garden's pedestrianised Piazza and surrounding streets, there are over 1,400+ al fresco dining seats, from balcony views to cosy indoor seating with many also offering pre- and post-theatre menus from the likes of SUSHISAMBA, The Ivy Market Grill, VyTA and more.
The exhibition is launching in partnership with Women's Aid, who Tina Turner was a long-standing supporter of, to raise awareness and bring an end to domestic abuse. As a survivor of abuse herself, Tina Turner wanted this musical to be truthful to her life and in her own words “turning poison into medicine”. A shocking 1 in 4 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. The effects of abuse stay with survivors long after the relationship is over. It has a devastating impact on survivors' mental health, as well as social, economic and physical impacts.
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical Costume Exhibition is free to attend and open to the public from Tuesday 15th October to 10th November 2024 within Covent Garden's Central Avenue, Market Building. Further information on the costumes and partnership with Women's Aid will be available on information boards and QR codes throughout the exhibition along with the chance to win tickets and backstage experiences for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical.
TINA – THE Tina Turner MUSICAL is produced in the West End by Stage Entertainment, Joop Van Den Ende and Tali Pelman, in association with Tina Turner.
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Confident Socceroos turn focus to Saudis
After snatching a rare draw in Japan, the Socceroos will charge into their crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia high on confidence.
But after going without a shot on target in Tuesday night's 1-1 tie at Saitama Stadium, coach Tony Popovic concedes there is work to do in attack.
Australia took the lead through a horror own goal by Shogo Tanaguchi in the 58th minute, but conceded when Cam Burgess turned the ball into his own net 18 minutes later.
The draw, combined with last Thursday's 3-1 win over China in Adelaide, means Popovic takes four of a possible six points from his first window.
"This window has been good for us," Popovic said.
"It's always nice when you have a change - coaching change, staff change.
"We won the first game at home - after (we were) losing 1-0 we won 3-1 They're the first goals we have scored.
"Then we come to Japan. Excellent team ... we score a goal against them, it's the first goal they've conceded. So it's positive."
Australia and the Saudis are jostling for one of two direct qualification berths, magnifying the importance of their November 14 clash at Melbourne's AAMI Park.
Australia (five points) sat second behind Japan (10 points) in group C, ahead of the Saudis, who play Bahrain on Wednesday morning.
"Every game is difficult, every game is important, and Saudi Arabia will be the same," Popovic said.
"It's our home game. We want everyone to get behind us.
"To create this type of atmosphere in Melbourne will be special, and I hope and pray that they can help us, support us, to help us get an important three points against Saudi and then obviously we move on."
Popovic was delighted with his team's "very resolute" defensive display against a Japan outfit that scored 14 goals in their first three games.
The back three of Burgess, Harry Souttar and the sublime Jason Geria - plus wingbacks Jordy Bos and Lewis Miller - shone.
"We can do much better with the ball, and that's the goal for us to move forward and keep working on that aspect of our game," Popovic said.
"But without that desire, without that will to win, you start off without a chance."
Chances were few and far between against the Samurai Blue.
Finding goals will only get harder with talisman Craig Goodwin unavailable against the Saudis after picking up his second yellow card on Tuesday.
"That's an area we have to improve. Three other sides have had that same problem against Japan, and conceded 14 goals," Popovic said.
"We have to improve on all areas. It's not just creativity.
"We have to improve all over the park because we are aspiring to be challenging Japan, challenging them regularly as the best team in Asia. So to do that, we we know we have to improve.
"But if you look at just today, that's a fantastic display, brilliant display today and hopefully that gives players confidence moving forward, that we're building a foundation, and hopefully next camp in November, we can add some more layers to our football."
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| 2024-10-15T17:33:51Z
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With the backing of a recent grant, Simon Fraser University established an acoustics lab equipped with 128 Renkus-Heinz C Series loudspeakers to support its innovative research in the field and create immersive communication.
Located across British Columbia’s three largest cities—Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver—SFU drives to leverage technology for societal benefit, leading to the creation of a new lab focused on 3D multimedia applications, including surround sound, video, and spatial acoustics, commonly referred to as "immersive communication." Senior professor Rodney Vaughan spearheaded the project and partnered with TiMax, Advanced Audio, DirectOut, Innosonix Technologies, and Renkus-Heinz to bring his vision to life. Renkus-Heinz's Canadian distributor, Contact Distribution also played a pivotal role in the project, supplying all technology involved, aside from the microphones.
"Rodney came to me over 10 years ago with a bold idea for an acoustic lab where we could push the boundaries of sound research," recalled Tim Bartoo, TiMax senior developer. "He talked about creating spaces where, for instance, you could have a bedroom on a noisy street that feels as quiet as the countryside."
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The lab, now a reality, is centered around two TiMax spatial processors, which were selected for their exceptional spatial functionality and flexibility. This technology is vital for the range of experiments planned in the lab, such as simulating complex sound fields and testing noise-canceling concepts. In addition to the 128 Renkus-Heinz CX41 speakers, 128 Advanced Audio microphones were installed, all integrated via a Dante network to allow for seamless communication between components.
"Fred [Gilpin, an acoustic consultant] handled the precision of the speaker placement," Bartoo explained. "We have about five miles of custom cabling in that room. His attention to detail was critical because every microphone and speaker needed to be precisely located to ensure accurate sound replication."
The Renkus-Heinz CX41 four-inch coaxial two-way loudspeakers were an ideal choice for the lab, given their compact size and superior sonic performance. Featuring extended-range soft-dome tweeters, these speakers deliver smooth, low-distortion sound, capable of reaching frequencies beyond 20 kHz.
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Renkus-Heinz’s Complex Conic Horn technology also played a pivotal role in ensuring consistent coverage throughout the lab. This design provides constant beam width over a wide frequency range, eliminating typical horn-related issues like polar pattern distortion.
Another area of interest for the lab is enhancing room acoustics, particularly in overly reflective environments. By using advanced modeling and soundfield control, researchers hope to develop systems that analyze a room's acoustics and compensate for excessive reverberation, improving intelligibility and sound quality in challenging spaces.
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The lab has already drawn significant interest from the academic and research communities, with numerous proposed projects on the horizon. "We recently completed our first 128-channel recording," Bartoo shared. "We walked around the room, talking and clapping, and when we played it back, you could pinpoint exactly where the sounds were coming from. When you closed your eyes, you could visualize who was where in the room. It’s pretty neat."
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| 2024-10-15T17:34:01Z
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Kings vs. Jazz Preseason Preview: By the Numbers
The Sacramento Kings return to action tonight at 6:00 p.m. PT, still looking for their first preseason win. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz are 3-1 in the preseason, making for a lopsided matchup record-wise.
Preseason wins don’t count, but after a disappointing outing against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Kings need to at least show improved play tonight in Utah.
Sacramento struggled with taking care of the ball on Sunday with 26 turnovers leading to 33 points for the Blazers. That should be easier tonight against a Jazz team averaging 16.3 points off turnovers, 26th in the league during preseason play.
From a numbers perspective, the other area of focus is the Kings' slow start from beyond the arc.
Sacramento was among the league leaders in three-point attempts last season, coming in third with 39.3 attempts per game. They’re currently without Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles, two of their higher-volume three-point shooters, especially Huerter.
The low shooting percentage of 24.8 percent doesn’t scare me, as that is likely to come around with the skill of the Kings shooters. What is more concerning is the low volume of looks from three.
Malik Monk hinted that the Kings are holding back from beyond the arc, so this could be a preseason anomaly.
The Jazz are led by a popular trade target of the offseason Lauri Markkanen. The 27-year-old forward is picking up right where he left off with 18.7 points and 4.7 rebounds on 45.9 percent shooting from the field and 41.7 percent from three.
There’s a reason multiple teams, including the Kings, were interested in the talented forward and why the Jazz ended up giving him the big contract extension.
No preseason game is a must-win, but back-to-back poor performances would be disappointing leading up to the regular season. Look for the Kings to get back on track and be at least competitive tonight.
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This year’s Arkansas men's basketball roster is full of new faces, as first-year head coach John Calipari has assembled a team with seven transfers and five high school signees who will look to get the Hoop Hogs back in the NCAA Tournament. There is just one returner from last year’s squad — junior forward Trevon Brazile.
HawgBeat will profile each of the key parts of the Arkansas roster ahead of the season, and we're taking a closer look at Brazile and what he can bring to the table for the Hogs this season.
Brazile's career has been a bit of a roller coaster ride since he transferred to Arkansas from Missouri ahead of the 2022-2023 season. He got off to a strong start that season before an ACL injury against UNC-Greensboro sidelined him for the rest of the year just nine games into the season.
Named Preseason First Team All-SEC last fall, Brazile had been hyped as a first-round pick by some for the 2024 NBA Draft, but his season didn't go as expected. He missed several games due to injury and struggled to play at a consistently high level.
After last season, he entered his name into the draft, but after talking with Calipari, Brazile withdrew his name and announced his return to Arkansas.
"I wanted to go (test out the NBA draft)," Brazile said July 29. "I kept in contact with coach Cal and the staff. What they do is, you already know what they do. So coming back, it was a no-brainer for me.”
Calipari said over the summer he was surprised by how good Brazile is.
"Trevon is better than I thought he was," Calipari said July 29. "So I’ll just, a story: He’s in there laying on his back and I said, you’re better than I thought you were. He looks at me and says ‘I told you’. But that’s the confidence that I want him to feel, but he’s got to get into wars and be comfortable in those situations."
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On January 6th, 2021, rioters stormed the United States Capitol building. To many of us, it felt like one of the bedrock institutional traditions of our democracy was in jeopardy: the peaceful transition of power to a leader elected by the people.
As inauguration day approached, Americans feared that more violence was possible. Thousands of National Guard troops descended on the capital to keep the peace. And our democratic institutions felt more fragile than ever.
Being an econ nerd, my mind immediately went to the work of MIT economist Daron Acemoglu and University of Chicago economist and political scientist James Robinson. The two, who co-authored the book Why Nations Fail, had done really important research explaining why institutions are so critical to a nation’s success or failure. I wanted to get their perspective during a critical moment in American history, when our democratic institutions seemed to be weaker than they used to be. So I called them up.
Well, yesterday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards some of the Nobel prizes, also called them up. It awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences to Acemoglu and Robinson — as well as their collaborator, MIT economist Simon Johnson — for their research on “how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.”
It’d be one thing for Acemoglu, Robinson, and Johnson to simply argue that institutions are critical to determining how rich a nation becomes. But, being economists, they also did some incredible statistical work to try and prove it.
For example, in one famous paper cited by the prize committee, Acemoglu, Robinson, and Johnson found there was a “reversal of fortune” in the wake of European colonization of the Americas. South and Central America went from being relatively richer than North America before colonization to being relatively poorer afterwards.
Why did this reversal happen? Acemoglu, Robinson, and Johnson argued that it’s all because of differences in the institutions created by European colonizers. In the Northern United States and Canada, Europeans created “inclusive” institutions that protected individual freedom and property rights, enforced the rule of law, educated their populations, and encouraged innovation and entrepreneurialism — institutions that would serve the economy especially well with the coming industrial revolution. The reason why Europeans set up inclusive institutions here, the prize winners explained, was because North America had a smaller, less dense indigenous population, so the Europeans could settle in large numbers and set about governing themselves.
In South and Central America, where there were the Incan and Aztec empires, there were too many indigenous people for Europeans to simply move in and govern themselves. Instead, European colonizers introduced or maintained already-existing “extractive” institutions that were geared more towards exploiting and oppressing the indigenous population. These institutions were not aimed at, for example, protecting individual freedom, investing in and educating the population, or encouraging innovation. Instead, these nations got a set of institutions that would be ill-suited for them to succeed in a modern, innovative industrial economy.
Acemoglu, Robinson, and Johnson argue that these institutional differences persisted over time, explaining why there was a reversal in fortune — that is, why North America became so much richer than South and Central America. The paper finds a similar story in other countries that Europeans colonized around the world.
The Deion Sanders Of Economics
When I got news of the award, I got to say, I was really excited, especially for Daron Acemoglu. I’ve been poring over his research for many years. In fact, one of the joys of my job at Planet Money has been getting to speak with him on multiple occasions and being able to pick his brain.
Yesterday, George Mason University economist Alex Tabarrok called Acemoglu “the Wilt Chamberlain of economics” because he's “an absolute monster of productivity who racks up the papers and the citations at nearly unprecedented rates.”
Maybe it’s because Chamberlain was before my time, but, to me, Acemoglu is more like the Deion Sanders of economics. When he played football, Sanders was a superstar who could score touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams. Sanders was also a star baseball player. More recently, Sanders became a football coach and has killed it doing that.
Likewise, Acemoglu has been a superstar in multiple academic disciplines and subfields. He’s made massive contributions not just to institutional economics, development economics, and political science (the area in which he just won a Nobel for), but also in realms like mathematical economics, economic growth, political economy, and the economics of technology and automation.
Acemoglu has been a fixture in the Planet Money Newsletter. In fact, Acemoglu made an appearance in last week’s newsletter! Acemoglu’s work was also featured in a recent newsletter on why artificial intelligence may be overrated; another on why artificial intelligence isn’t wiping out jobs even in areas where it seems to be really good; and another explaining Acemoglu's profound insights about automation.
And, of course, Acemoglu — and his co-author and co-Nobel-prize-winner James Robinson — appeared in a newsletter explaining their (now) Nobel prize-winning research into the role that institutions play in a nation’s economic success.
Given the Nobel news, we figured it’d be worth revisiting this newsletter from January 2021, which explored their ideas about the power of institutions and how they thought those ideas related to the United States during a volatile period in our history. Here it is (you can also read it here):
Democracy Under Siege
As we approach inauguration day, exactly two weeks after the Capitol insurrection, Americans are on edge. About twenty thousand National Guard soldiers will provide security tomorrow; more troops than in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our political situation feels shaky and our institutions fragile. It's like we’re living in a bad Tom Clancy novel. We couldn’t reach Tom Clancy, so we called up the authors of Why Nations Fail instead. We wanted to figure out if the insurrection is a sign our nation is failing, and, if so, if there’s anything we can do about it.
“I don’t think January 6th was a singular day of failure,” says MIT economist Daron Acemoglu, who co-authored the book with University of Chicago economist James Robinson. “What surprises me is why it took until January 6th.”
Drawing on decades of economic research, Why Nations Fail argues that political institutions — not culture, natural resources or geography — explain why some nations have gotten rich while others remain poor. A good example is North Korea and South Korea. Eighty years ago, the two were virtually indistinguishable. But after a civil war, North Korea turned to communism, while South Korea embraced markets and, eventually, democracy. The authors argue that South Korea's institutions are the clear reason that it has grown insanely more rich than North Korea.
Nations like South Korea have what Acemoglu and Robinson call "inclusive institutions," such as representative legislatures, good public schools, open markets and strong patent systems. Inclusive institutions educate their populations. They invest in infrastructure. They fight poverty and disease. They encourage innovation. They are far different from the "extractive institutions" found in countries like North Korea, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia, where small groups of elites use state power for their own ends and prosper through corruption, rent-seeking or brutally forcing people to work.
When Acemoglu and Robinson wrote Why Nations Fail almost a decade ago, they used the United States as an institutional success story. They acknowledge the nation has a dark side: slavery, genocide of Native Americans, the Civil War. But it's also a creature of the Enlightenment, a place with free and fair elections and world-renowned universities; a haven for immigrants, new ideas and new business models; and a country responsive to social movements for greater equality. Lucky for America — and its economy — its inclusive institutions have had a helluva run.
So, almost 10 years later, how do Acemoglu and Robinson feel about American institutions?
"U.S. institutions are really coming apart at the seams — and we have an amazingly difficult task of rebuilding them ahead of us," Acemoglu says. "This is a perilous time."
Yikes.
Acemoglu and Robinson see the rising tide against liberal democracy in America as a reaction to our political failure to deal with festering economic problems. In their view, our institutions have become less inclusive, and our economic growth now benefits a smaller fraction of the population. Some of the best economic research over the last couple of decades confirms this. Wage growth for most has stagnated. Social mobility has plummeted. Our labor market has been splitting into two, where the college educated thrive and those without a degree watch their opportunities shrivel, after automation and trade with China destroyed millions of jobs that once gave them good wages and dignity.
Acemoglu and Robinson believe that while factors like the transformation of our media landscape play a role, these economic changes and our political institutions' failure to grapple with them are the primary cause of our growing cultural and political divides. "As opposed to some of the left, who think this is all just the influence of big money or deluded masses, I think there is a set of true grievances that are justified," Acemoglu says. "Working-class people in the United States have been left out, both economically and culturally."
"Trump understood these grievances in a way the traditional parties did not," Robinson says. "But I don't think he has a solution to any of them. We saw something similar with the populist experiences in Latin America, where having solutions was not necessary for populist political success. Did Hugo Chávez or Juan Perón have a solution to these problems? No, but they exploited the problems brilliantly for political ends."
For Acemoglu and Robinson, more democracy is the answer to our political and economic problems. In a gigantic study of 175 countries from 1960 to 2010, they found that countries that democratized saw a 20% increase in GDP per capita over the long run.
Asked how we can stop our slide into national dysfunction, Acemoglu argues that political leaders need to focus on those who've been left behind and give them a leg up and a stake in the system. He advocates for a "good jobs" agenda that envisions policy changes and public investments to create, naturally, good jobs and shared prosperity (read more here). Robinson, citing the work of Harvard University political scientist Robert Putnam, argues we should find ways to transcend our political and cultural differences and connect with fellow citizens beyond our political tribes.
"We are still at a point where we can reverse things," Acemoglu says. "But I think if we paper over these issues, we will most likely see a huge deterioration in institutions. And it can happen very rapidly."
Let's hope they don't have to revise their book.
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Bands of America super regional championship set to take over Lucas Oil Stadium
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – One of the nation’s largest and most anticipated marching band competitions is coming to the Circle City this weekend. The 2024 Bands of America Super Regional Championship will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday and Saturday, featuring performances from 88 of the best high school bands in the country.
Among those competing is the Marching Pride of Lawrence Township, led by Director Diashamar Marshal. “Our students look forward to participating every year,” Marshal said. “We’re fortunate to be so close to the action, and it’s always an incredible experience for both our students and staff.”
Bands from Indiana and seven other states will converge on downtown Indianapolis for this prestigious event, with high-energy performances that combine music and visual artistry. This year’s competition marks the largest Indianapolis Super Regional in history.
James Stephens Jr., Senior Director of Education and Advocacy at Music for All, shared his excitement about the upcoming event. “It’s happening so quickly. We’ve got 88 bands competing this weekend, and the Super Regional is just the beginning,” he said. “It all leads up to the Bands of America Grand National Championships next month, which will feature 114 bands from 20 states – the largest Grand Nationals ever.”
The Bands of America competitions are organized by Music for All, an organization dedicated to expanding music education opportunities nationwide. Stephens explained that their mission goes beyond just competition. “We want to ensure every child across America has the opportunity to engage in active music-making,” he said. “Our events celebrate what fine arts are all about.”
For those unable to hear the performances from downtown, click here for tickets to the Super Regional Championship. Preliminary rounds begin Friday at 1:15 p.m., and the top 14 bands will advance to the finals on Saturday evening.
The Bands of America Grand National Championships will take place November 14-16, also at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Premieres Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app
Former San Diego Padre Tim Flannery trades the baseball diamond for the concert stage to perform a night of bluegrass, country, and rock with his band The Lunatic Fringe.
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1) "Arkansas Line"
2) "Last Man Standing"
3) "River of Time"
4) "This Kind of Love"
5) "Hillbilly Rain"
6) "Memory of Old Magazine"
7) "Don't let The Devil"
8) "Waiting On A Miracle"
9) "Spanish Town"
10) "I Still Believe In You"
11) "Last of My Kind"
12) "Is The Restless Kind"
13) "Hickory Wind"
2024 marks the 50th anniversary of The Belly Up in Solana Beach and KPBS is excited to present a brand-new season of concerts recorded live at the club. LIVE AT THE BELLY UP Season 9 launches with five new episodes featuring all the excitement of sold-out live concerts from the comfort of your own home. This season we feature Jack Tempchin, Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe, Aviator Stash, The Charities, and Sabrosas Latin Orchestra, who all showcase a wide variety of musical styles from Americana to Rock, Soul, Salsa and more.
About the Venue: San Diego has long been known as a hotbed of great musical talent. What's more, San Diego is home to one of the best music venues on the West Coast. Since 1974, the Belly Up has been featuring great local bands from their stage, including Thievery Corporation, Ziggy Marley, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and more.
About Production Team: A co-production between The Belly Up and Tim Powell. The Belly Up opened in Solana Beach, California, in 1974 with only a couple of mics and no stage. Over the years it became a frequent stop for legends like John Lee Hooker, Etta James, and BB King. Tim Powell is an internationally recognized, Emmy award-winning filmmaker, and professor at the SDSU School of Television Theatre and Film. He produces the concert series LIVE AT THE BELLY UP working with his advanced students as his crew.
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Ayodhya Ram temple chief priest admitted to hospital
October 15, 2024 22:13The Ram temple in Ayodhya. Pic: Shrikant Singh/ANI Photo
The chief priest of Ayodhya Ram Temple Acharya Satyendra Das was admitted to a hospital in Lucknow on Tuesday with some neurological problems, officials said.
They said that the condition of the 84-year-old priest is stable.
"Acharya Satyendra Das, the head priest of Ayodhya's Shri Ram temple, has been admitted in a private room in the neurology ward of SGPGI under the supervision of Dr Prakash Chandra Pandey," Sanjay Gandhi Post Gradute Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) Director RK Dhiman said.
Dhiman said that Acharya Das has been admitted on the suspicion of some neurological problem. Necessary tests will be conducted on Wednesday.
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The case comes amid major shifts in the firearm legal landscape following an influential Supreme Court decision in 2022 that expanded gun rights. The high court said any firearm restrictions must have a strong basis in history.
Multiple gun laws have been struck down in the wake of that ruling, including age restrictions, by judges in states like Minnesota, Virginia and Texas. The Pennsylvania challengers argued that younger people weren't barred from carrying guns at the time of the nation's founding, so they shouldn't be barred today.
But the Supreme Court handed down a new opinion this year that upheld a law intended to protect victims of domestic violence. The high court said Tuesday the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals should reconsider the Pennsylvania case in light of that decision.
Pennsylvania officials, for their part, had argued that there is a long tradition of limiting guns to people 21 and older dating back to the 1850s.
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The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?
Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about SkyWater Technology, Inc. (SKYT) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.
SkyWater Technology currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.60, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by five brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.60 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the five recommendations that derive the current ABR, three are Strong Buy and one is Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 60% and 20% of all recommendations.
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The ABR suggests buying SkyWater Technology, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.
Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations.
This means that the interests of these institutions are not always aligned with those of retail investors, giving little insight into the direction of a stock's future price movement. It would therefore be best to use this information to validate your own analysis or a tool that has proven to be highly effective at predicting stock price movements.
Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.
Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABR
In spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.
The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide.
In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.
In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks.
There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.
Should You Invest in SKYT?
Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for SkyWater Technology, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at -$0.08.
Analysts' steady views regarding the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for SkyWater Technology. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for SkyWater Technology.
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Dua Lipa Makes the Scandi Girl Boxer Shorts Trend Even Cheekier With a Cherry-Print Bikini
Brit girl style 🤝 Scandi girl style
Buduoir dressing is arguably the single greatest, most wide-sweeping trend of the modern era. It first kicked off around 2016, when the Kardashian sisters began wearing bustier tops with destroyed jeans during their regular paparazzi walks. A few years later, visible thongs began trending (with Dua Lipa at the forefront) and soon enough, the nearly-naked trend had saturated the fashion scene.
Today, lingerie cues are cropping up everywhere—from the Met Gala to the clubs and even the bridal space. Though most originate from women's intimates (corsets, bustiers, embellished thongs, etc.), the latest iteration is straight from the men's department. Summer 2024's style du jour was none other than the humble boxer short trend.
Though flaunting your undergarments has long been a trend in menswear, it's recently begun gaining traction in women's fashion as well. Plucked from the Scandi girl starter pack, gingham shorts—in red, blue, and pink—have become the must-have item for chill-girls everywhere. And as the ultimate chill-girl, Dua Lipa just gave the look her stamp of approval.
While vacationing with her family, the pop star spent plenty of time on the water. She wore several bikinis in photos posted to her Instagram, including a black set with white trim and a cherry printed triangle top from Frankies Bikinis. The latter was easily her best beach day look, styled with a pair of navy checked boxers.
When it came time for a bit more sun protection, the "Dance the Night" singer popped on the matching top, which featured a bow at the neckline and the same gingham print. The combination of checks and cherries was a delightful one that I will be copying at the earliest possibly opportunity.
The message here is clear: It's time to steal your partner's underwear.
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Town Burning Through Taxpayer Money Trying to Obscure 'Trump 2024' Sign Being Projected on Water Tower
A Massachusetts town is spending taxpayer money trying to overpower and obscure a political message being projected onto the local water tower.
The town of Hanson is scrambling to respond to a message supporting former President Donald Trump’s 2024 run for the White House after it was noticed Friday.
Local administrators and officials have used government resources, including blinding spotlights and highway department employees, in a failed attempt to overpower the “Trump 2024” projection.
According to a message released by town administrator Lisa Green, the town is targeting the resident who is believed to be projecting the image from his own property.
“On Friday, Oct. 11, the Town of Hanson became aware that a resident was projecting the image of a political sign from their property onto the Town of Hanson municipal water tower at 228 High St,” Green’s official statement said. “This misleads the public into believing that this activity is sanctioned by or condoned by the Town.”
Green said the town does not endorse any specific candidate and does not allow political signage on municipal property.
The projected sign is also a violation of the town’s bylaws, according to Green. She said there are plans to punish the resident over his pro-Trump projection.
“The Town is working on a Cease and Desist order to present to the resident,” Green’s statement continued.
“The Town intends to issue the maximum fine of $100 per day until the activity is discontinued.”
Efforts to illuminate the tower with powerful spotlights in an attempt to dim the political message have so far failed to render it unreadable. Green said the town is burning through resources and plans to spend even more money to erase the message.
“This individual’s actions have the potential to cost a significant amount of taxpayer dollars, including attorney fees, overtime to pay Highway Department workers to turn the spotlight on and off each day, and the potential for having to rent or purchase stronger lighting equipment,” Green’s statement said.
“The $100 per day fine will likely not cover these expenses.”
Video showed the projection on Hanson’s water tower and the failure of spotlights to completely drown it out.
NEW: Massachusets town orders resident to stop projecting a Trump 2024 sign on the town’s water tower.
Hanson, Massachusetts town leaders say they are fearful that the projection will “mislead” the public into thinking the town has endorsed Trump.
Officials say they are… pic.twitter.com/hNkmA5Vn1d
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 14, 2024
Despite Green’s position that the town is in the right, residents are not entirely sold on the offensive against the pro-Trump message.
“The generators have been keeping us up at night,” Patrick Croghan, who lives across the street from the water tower, told WHDH. “They’ve been really loud, and that’s been more of a problem in my eyes.
“I thought it was ingenious and laughed and got a kick out of it, but I can understand the town not wanting it up there, 100 percent, just because it is a political thing.”
At least one other resident believes the projection should be allowed to stay.
“The town has to ensure that we are following the state laws, and I believe somebody has a right to put a Trump sign anywhere they want or a Walz-Harris [sign],” resident Lisa Carson told WHDH.
Despite the threats against the person behind the projection and efforts to blot it entirely from the water tower, it appears the pro-Trump message will continue to shine for the foreseeable future.
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Google's products and services in South Africa generated R118 billion in new revenue for local businesses, non-profits, publishers, creators and developers in 2023.
This is according to a Google Economic Impact report, commissioned by the internet giant and conducted by policy, research and strategy consultancy Public First.
The research reveals that Google's economic impact − derived from products and services, including infrastructure development, support for start-ups, and the introduction of innovative tools and services − contributed an estimated R118 billion to the South African economy last year.
This includes economic activity from services such as Google Search, Google Play, Android, YouTube, Google Cloud, Google Advertising and Google’s skills development initiatives.
According to the report, SA continues to be at the forefront of Africa’s technological revolution, with the country seeing significant growth in internet usage over the past decade. It estimates that by 2030, internet adoption could reach about 87% of SA’s population.
Speaking at the launch of the report in Johannesburg today, Google SA interim country director Paul Mayanja noted the study confirms Google’s continued role in improving the lives of South Africans.
“South Africa leads the continent when it comes to digitisation. With the highest mobile and internet penetration rates in Africa, the country is now primed to lean into emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud over the coming decade.
“However, there is still work to be done to ensure everyone benefits. It is part of our mission to ensure Google’s products and services are helping to fast-track the country’s digital evolution, thereby increasing the number of people with access to technology tools.”
The research methodology entails economic modelling consistent with established methodologies, conducted by Public First’s team of global economists.
As part of the research, a survey of 979 online adults across the country was conducted. Another online survey polled almost 1 000 business executives and YouTube creators combined.
The report estimates that in 2023, Google Search alone created a consumer surplus for the average online adult in SA worth R575 a month, or almost R6 900 a year.
A consumer surplus takes place when the price consumers pay for a product or service is less than the price they are willing to pay.
The research found SA’s youth are particularly eager to participate in the digital economy, with 93% of online young adults recognising the importance of digital skills for their future careers.
As a result, many turned to Google Search to develop their technical expertise. Over 300 000 young adults aged 18 to 24 acquired new digital skills through Google Search in 2023, leading to an estimated R5 billion increase in national productivity.
Over 4 000 individuals in SA have graduated from a Google career certificate programme since 2018, with 77% of graduates experiencing positive career advancements within six months of completion, the study found.
Another highlight is the use of Google’s tools by young start-ups, with many respondents confirming Google Search, Gmail, Google Docs and Google Workspace had helped to significantly reduce start-up costs.
The Google Start-ups for Sustainable Development programme has supported entrepreneurs from over 100 start-ups across 20 African countries, it says.
“By prioritising affordable access for all local users, Google has empowered millions to connect to the internet for the first time and equipped thousands of businesses and creators,” adds Mayanja.
“To this end, Google is taking significant steps to champion ambitious young people across the country, helping them to overcome the challenges associated with starting a new business.”
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Information Night – Injury Prevention and Management for Female Players
As part of the IRFU Women in Rugby network, the IRFU will host an information night, online, Wednesday 16, October from 7pm – 8.30pm.
Hosted by IRFU Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity, Ann Marie Hughes, join us for an information night on injury prevention and management in the female game.
The information night will include, an update on the role of ‘Engage’, the IRFU readiness and robustness programme in preventing injuries in female players.
We will also highlight the latest findings and research on the ‘IRIS’ Irish Rugby injury Surveillance project in maintaining robustness among female players.
IRFU’s Caithríona Yeomans, Medical Manager Developmental Game, will present on the latest findings and research around injury prevention in female players. There will be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have in relation to preventing injuries among female players.
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Wynne Evans and Katya Jones have been at the centre of some Strictly controversy this past weekend following their behaviour on Saturday’s live show.
Viewers watching Saturday’s show spotted Wynne in the background slowly putting his hand further and further around Katya’s waist. Katya was seen putting her hand over Wynne’s hand and moving it back towards her hip.
But what actually happened on the live show, and how have the pair addressed viewers’ speculation and concerns? Here’s a full timeline to explain everything.
October 12: Wynne and Katya on Strictly live show
On Saturday’s show (October 12), Wynne and Katya caught the attention of viewers for two reasons.
The first happened when the couples were gathering in Claudia Winkleman‘s area on the balcony overlooking the dance floor.
Wynne was seen putting both his hands up to high five Katya and she turned around, seemingly ignoring him.
Later in the show, after Pete Wicks and pro Jowita Przystal had performed, another incident sparked speculation from viewers. Wynne was seen moving his hand further and further around Katya’s waist.
She then put her hand over his and moved his hand back towards her hip.
This sparked much discussion online as viewers claimed Katya looked “uncomfortable”. One person said on X: “Wynne, please don’t put your hands on Katya like that!”
Another wrote: “Well Wynne this made her feel uncomfortable! Not good.”
Someone else added: “There was a really awkward moment towards the end of Strictly during judging where Wynne’s hand crept across Katya’s waist and she pushed it away.”
As the comments came flooding in, Katya and Wynne addressed the situation.
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October 12 – Katya and Wynne speak out
Later after the show, Katya and Wynne spoke out on Instagram as they insisted the high five situation was an “inside joke”.
In a video shared to Wynne’s Instagram page, Katya said: “Hi everyone it’s Wynne and Katya here. We just wanted to say we were just messing around in the Clauditorium on Saturday night and just want to say sorry. It was a silly joke.”
Wynne added: “Yes sorry.”
In the caption, Wynne wrote: “Apologies for this tonight, we were just messing around. We really are amazing friends. The high fives is a running joke. Have a great evening.”
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October 13 – Katya shares video message
Following more backlash from viewers, who demanded to know about the hand situation, Katya shared another video message to her own Instagram on Sunday.
She said: “Now I need to make something crystal clear. The hand incident that happened on Saturday night was a very silly, very silly inside joke between Wynne and I. So even the idea that it made me feel uncomfortable or offended me in any way is complete nonsense.
“It’s quite absurd actually. Can we just focus on how brilliantly he’s doing and what an amazing dancer he’s becoming?”
However, fans were baffled by the “inside joke” and demanded for them to explain it. One person said: “What is the joke though? How is that a joke.”
Another wrote: “After everything that’s happened with the show recently, inside joke or not, this was hugely stupid and insensitive. What was the ‘inside joke’?”
October 14 – Wynne admits ‘heartbreak’ on radio
On Monday, Wynne appeared on BBC Radio Wales and admitted he felt “heartbroken” over the situation.
The opera singer said: “I’m absolutely heartbroken by the things that have been written about me in the last day.”
He continued: “It’s not nice to live in that time, but basically Katya and I are really, really close and we’re really good friends, and on Saturday night we made a stupid joke.
“It was a stupid joke that went wrong, okay? We thought it was funny. It wasn’t funny. It has been totally misinterpreted.”
Reports later claimed that the Strictly welfare team had stepped in and checked on the duo. A BBC source said: “The welfare and production teams have checked in on the pair and there are no further actions planned.”
October 14 – It Takes Two interview
Meanwhile, on last night’s edition of It Takes Two, Katya took the opportunity to address the scandal.
She said during their joint interview with Fleur East: “Quite frankly, I can’t bear sitting here watching this man being portrayed as someone’s he’s not and, in fact, it could not be further away from the truth.
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“So I have to make this absolutely clear. This whole incident with the high five and the hand on Saturday night was an inside joke between Wynne and I. Was it a silly joke? Yes. Was it a bad joke? Yes.”
She added: “It was a joke. And even the idea that it’s made me feel uncomfortable or offended in any way is total nonsense.”
Read more: Eamonn Holmes drags Phillip and Holly into Wynne and Katya ‘wandering hands’ scandal
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday informed the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it had removed 89 temporary platforms as part of its ongoing construction project for a new four-lane elevated road from Chennai Port to Maduravoyal.
The Bench, comprising Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and expert member Satyagopal Korlapati, in a suo motu case concerning blockages in the Cooum near Aminjikarai caused by NHAI’s construction of the elevated road, instructed the Water Resources Department and the NHAI to closely monitor the Cooum river to ensure the unobstructed flow of floodwater.
The NHAI began work on the approach roads and platform in the Cooum river site in June, using debris for pile driving in different areas of the river. Debris had been dumped at 97 spots along the riverbed, with piling work happening at 15 locations.
Debris was placed 100 metres upstream and 300 metre downstream of the inner ring road bridge. As many as 89 temporary platforms were built. Initially, the NHAI was given a deadline of September 30. They informed the Bench that only 69% of the work was completed and requested an extension until October 10.
On Tuesday, the NHAI reported that all the temporary platforms part of four packages were removed. The WRD is expected to submit a status report before the next scheduled hearing on October 24.
Published - October 15, 2024 10:31 pm IST
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Mbappe's Golden-boy Image Takes A Hit Amid Negative Headlines
Zeeshan Mehtab Published October 15, 2024 | 07:32 PM
Kylian Mbappe is hoping his recent move to Real Madrid will take his already glittering career on the pitch to new heights, but the French superstar has become embroiled in off-field difficulties in recent months
Paris, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Oct, 2024) Kylian Mbappe is hoping his recent move to Real Madrid will take his already glittering career on the pitch to new heights, but the French superstar has become embroiled in off-field difficulties in recent months.
In an ideal world, the 25-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain striker would have been able to focus fully on settling in Madrid after he moved to the Spanish capital on a five-year deal during the summer just finished.
Instead, as well as being hampered by fitness problems, Mbappe has been locked in a bitter financial dispute with his old club and is now cited as the suspect in a rape investigation according to reports in Sweden.
Mbappe has dismissed those reports as "fake news" and is hoping to win his battle with PSG over what he claims amounts to 55 million Euros ($60m) in unpaid wages and bonuses from last season.
Nevertheless, the negative headlines are a blow to the player's image and remove some of the aura around a young man who has become an icon in his home country and is a global sporting superstar.
When Mbappe emerged as a teenager at Monaco almost a decade ago, he stood out because of his precocious talent but also thanks to his remarkable communication skills.
Rather than being fazed by the media spotlight, Mbappe was clearly at ease in front of the cameras and spoke with the maturity and assurance of someone considerably older.
He was a World Cup winner at 19 and went on to become the all-time top scorer at PSG, the local club of the boy from Bondy in the Paris suburbs.
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This note highlights the results of the Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund investment portfolio for the September quarter of 2024. It is published amidst the ongoing developments with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, declining inflation rates, Mideast tensions, and upcoming elections.
The net asset value of the I shares increased by +$1.95 per share ($37.98 to $39.93) during the September quarter. For the twelve-month period ending 30 September 2024 the net asset value of the I shares increased +$7.11 ($32.82 to $39.93), after deducting a -$1.19/share reduction in net asset value per share due to the Q4'2023 capital gains dividend paid by your fund. For the September quarter, your fund's I share return of +5.13% trailed the +6.61% return of the MSCI All Country World Index. For the trailing 12-month period ending 30 September 2024, your fund's I share return of +29.1% lagged the 31.8% return of the MSCI All Country World Index. Generally speaking, multi-year returns of Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund have exceeded the returns of the MSCI All Country World Index. Performance comparisons of Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund to its benchmark over various periods are shown elsewhere on this site.
We are now in the 18th year of managing Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund. From its inception on 28 July 2006 through 30 September 2024, Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund has outpaced the MSCI All Country World Index by an average margin of more than 2.7% per year, resulting in a total cumulative return since inception of 486% (I shares) versus 272% for the MSCI All Country World Index.
As of 30 September 2024 the weighted average price/earnings ratio for the equity investments of Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund was 18.1x. This compares to a weighted average multiple of 20.8x for the MSCI All Country World Index on the same date.
Average Annual Returns(%, as of 30 Sep 2024)
We believe that our strategy of owning a focused portfolio of firms with above average revenue growth that are value priced with respect to revenue/ earnings/cash flow vis-à-vis the overall market has been a key ingredient to long term outperformance by Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund.
Listed in Table 1 in descending order are the 25 largest equity holdings in the fund as of 30 September 2024, along with their returns in the first 9 months of 2024 and in calendar 2023. Returns are shown in $US, assuming reinvestment of dividends in shares of the firm. We also show the trailing 1-year and 5-year average annual revenue growth rates for these businesses through the latest reported period. For rough comparison:
- The trailing 5 year weighted average revenue growth rate of the 2,687 firms included in the MSCI All Country World Index was +2.6%/year through 30 June 2024. The average revenue growth rate of firms included in the MSCI All Country World Index was +0.2% for the trailing 12-month period ending 30 June 2024.
- The trailing 5 year weighted average annual revenue per share growth rate of the 37 equity holdings in the Thornburg Global Opportunities portfolio was +9.6%/ year through the most recent reported annual fiscal period, which ended 30 June 2024 for a majority of the firms listed. The weighted average 1 year revenue per share growth rate of these firms was +10.1% through the most recently reported 12-month period.
- The weighted average portfolio revenue growth rates per share of your fund's portfolio has significantly exceeded that of the MSCI All Country World Index.
Table 1 | Global Opportunities Fund-Top 25 Equity Holdings
Table 1 (continued)
Together, these firms comprised approximately 81% of the fund's total assets as of 30 September 2024. Nearcash debt investments comprised 3% of fund assets, and 12 other equities comprised a total of approximately 16% of fund assets. Individual position sizes of the fund's top 25 positions range from approximately 6% (Meta Platforms) to approximately 2% for those shown near the bottom of this list.
These are not trivial businesses. Weighted average revenue growth for the Thornburg Global Opportunities portfolio exceeded global GDP growth for the most recently reported trailing 1-year and 5-year periods. As previously described, the average revenue/share growth rates of these businesses significantly exceeded the revenue growth of the MSCI All Country World Index over the trailing 1 and 5-year periods. Most of these businesses emerged from the economic valley of the COVID period with their competitive positions intact or improved and ready to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
The reader will notice a high incidence of investments in firms tied to the digital economy, in producers of critical resources, and in financial intermediaries that we believe should benefit from interest rates determined primarily by free market forces. For now, there appears to be subdued investor confidence in the outlook for industrial commodity sector businesses. This is evidenced by the lackluster relative or even negative share price performances of some investments from these sectors in your fund's portfolio during 2023 and continuing in the first 9 months of 2024.
Nineteen equities made positive contributions to Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund portfolio performance of at least 0.20% during Q3'2024. Leading contributors to portfolio performance for the quarter included U.S. technology giant Meta Platforms; Chinese digital commerce giants Alibaba Group and Tencent Holdings; telecommunications network operators Zegona Communications, AT&T (T), Converge Information & Communications, and Deutsche Telekom; financials Bank of Ireland, BNP Paribas, and NN Group; tool maker Techtronic Industries; chemicals producer OCI NV; business software producer SAP; defense contractor CACI International; UK grocer Tesco (OTCPK:TSCDF); family entertainment operator Round One Corporation (OTCPK:RNDOF); and building products wholesaler Builders Firstsource, Inc. (BLDR)
Six equities subtracted at least -0.20% from Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund portfolio performance during Q3'2024. The most significant detractors were semiconductor and digital appliance manufacturer Samsung Electronics, U.S. internet giant Alphabet Inc., bottler Coca-Cola Icecek (OTCPK:COLZF), Charles Schwab Corporation, and energy producer/marketer Shell. We made various position size adjustments over the course of Q3'2024 for portfolio diversification purposes and to better balance the downside risk vs upside capital appreciation potential of individual positions.
Table 2 | Global Opportunities Fund Sector Weights(as of 30 Sep 2024)
Table 2 summarizes major sector weightings within the Global Opportunities Fund equity portfolio as of 30 September 2024 and selected prior quarter ends. The increase in portfolio holdings in the communications services sector mostly reflects the strong share price increases by Meta Platforms and Alphabet along with the Q4'23 addition of Spain's Zegona Communications and the Q2'2024 addition of AT&T.
The value of the $US vis-à-vis most developed market foreign currencies declined in Q3'2024. As in prior years, we hedged a significant percentage of the foreign currency exposure of the underlying businesses of your portfolio's non-$US investments.
Incoming economic data from around the world indicate a resilient global economy. Inflation has dropped in recent quarters, now approaching prior decade levels in most developed countries. Labor market conditions remain tight, contributing to ongoing inflation in services. Political developments in the U.S. and other countries holding elections will impact financial asset prices in the remaining weeks of 2024 and into 2025. We are paying attention to the abilities of your portfolio companies to manage cost inflation and maintain profit margins consistent with our expectations.
Our Investment Framework
Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund seeks capital appreciation from a focused portfolio of global equity investments. We believe the structure of the fund-built on our core investment principles of flexibility, focus, and value-provides a durable framework for value-added investing.
We urge shareholders of the fund to maintain a long-term investment perspective rather than placing too much emphasis on return figures that are available daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly. A clear example of the need to keep a longer-term investment perspective is illustrated by comparing the trailing 54-month return of Thornburg Global Opportunities fund as of 30 September 2024 [+130.9%] with the return from the single Covid onset quarter ending 31 March 2020 [-24.8%] that preceded this 54-month period. Most businesses in your portfolio have managed well through varying economic environments across business cycles. A few have potential to be much better businesses after being "fixed up." We continue to follow our core investment principles of flexibility, focus, and value, as we have since your fund's inception back in 2006.
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DETROIT (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both pushed Tuesday to energize key constituencies that their allies worry might be slipping away, with the vice president looking to reach Black men and the former president focusing on women.
Harris will appear at a town hall-style event in Detroit hosted by the morning radio program “The Breakfast Club," featuring Charlamagne Tha God, who is especially popular with Black males. Trump, meanwhile, will tape a Fox News Channel town hall featuring an all-female audience and moderated by host Harris Faulkner.
The vice president was also scheduled to stop by a Black-owned business in Detroit. A day earlier, she visited LegendErie, a coffee shop and record store in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she met with the husband-and-wife owners, a local pastor and other community leaders.
Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is unveiling his ticket's plan to improve the lives of rural Americans. It's yet another sign that in a razor-tight race, each side is trying to cut into the other's margins of support with different voting blocs while shoring up traditional areas of strength.
The vice president's "Breakfast Club" appearance comes one day after she announced a series of new proposals dubbed the "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men." The ideas are meant to offer the demographic more economic advantages, including providing forgivable business loans of up to $20,000 for entrepreneurs and creating more apprenticeships. The plan would also support the study of sickle cell and other diseases more common in Black men.
The focus on Black men sharpened last week when former President Barack Obama campaigned for Harris in Pittsburgh and said he wanted to speak "some truths" to Black male voters, suggesting some " just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president."
The vice president’s campaign says it doesn’t believe Black men will flip in large numbers to supporting Trump, especially after strongly backing Democrat Joe Biden, with Harris as his running mate, in 2020. They are more concerned about a measurable percentage of Black males opting not to vote at all.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, the first Black senator elected from the state of Georgia, issued a stark warning Tuesday to other Black men that voting for Trump will be “literally dangerous” for them.
“He will be dangerous every time you get in the car and you deal with the issue of driving while Black,” Warnock said.
He argued that Democrats’ job is to reach Black men who are deciding whether to vote at all. “The issue is folks have got to understand that if you do not vote, it’s a vote for Donald Trump,” Warnock said.
Harris' campaign has also placed special emphasis on other male voters, including creating " Hombres con Harris," or "Men with Harris," a group that is using celebrities and key elected officials to organize events on her behalf meant to appeal to Hispanic men.
As she campaigns in Detroit, Harris faces other potential challenges in Michigan, including Arab activists angered by the Biden administration's full-throated support for Israel in its war with Hamas in Gaza. Dearborn, outside Detroit, is the largest Arab-majority city in the U.S.
Still, the vice president's campaign expects to see strong support on Election Day from white, college-educated voters in Michigan at rates that might exceed Biden's in 2020, and she hopes to expand the margin by which Trump lost many of the state's key suburbs four years ago.
She's also seized on insults Trump made about Detroit last week while campaigning there. He said if Harris wins, “Our whole country will end up being like Detroit." He added, "You’re going to have a mess on your hands.”
Trump has maligned cities hosting him before, but Harris said it was proof he was “unfit to be president.” Her campaign also released an ad voiced by actor Courtney B. Vance, a Detroit native, that declares: “What Donald Trump doesn’t understand, or care to learn, is that when he said, ‘Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she’s your president.’ That he should be so ... lucky.”
Trump is scheduled to return to Detroit later this week for a rally.
The former president figures to do well with rural voters, but team Harris hopes to at least keep things closer. And while Harris’ support among women is strong, Trump aims to keep her from running up the score.
Trump has seen his support among women, especially in the suburbs of many key swing states, soften since his term in the White House. A September AP-NORC poll found more than half of registered voters who are women have a somewhat or very favorable view of Harris, while only about one-third have a favorable view of Trump.
To reverse the trend, Trump has sought to cast himself as being able to personally shield women from various threats, as when he suggested at a rally in Pennsylvania last month that women in America, "will no longer be abandoned, lonely or scared. You will no longer be in danger."
“You will be protected, and I will be your protector," Trump said then. He's also suggested that, should he win, women will no longer have a reason to think about abortion, after three Supreme Court judges that he appointed helped in 2022 to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that had guaranteed a woman's right to the procedure.
Elsewhere on Tuesday, Trump has an economic speech in Chicago and a rally in Atlanta.
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Associated Press Writer Bill Barrow in Atlanta contributed to this report.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) . HPX congratulates Liberian President Boakai for establishing the Liberian National Railway Authority (“NRA”) through Executive Order No. 136
. The NRA will oversee and manage Liberia's National Rail Assets ensuring management and oversight are guided by principles of efficiency, transparency and equitable use by all stakeholders
. Executive Order No. 136 provides the clear legal and operating framework necessary to unlock the transformative Liberty Corridor Project
. HPX senior management currently in Monrovia and working with government to conclude rail access agreements for the existing Yekepa – Buchanan line
. Upon signing rail access agreements HPX will commence Phase 1 operations from Kon Kweni to tranship iron ore through Liberia
. HPX to commence detailed engineering work for Liberty Corridor on completion of rail access agreements underscoring its dedication to driving this project forward
MONROVIA, Liberia, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPX congratulates President Joseph N. Boakai Sr. on the release of Executive Order no. 136 (dated 10 October 2024) establishing the National Railway Authority. This order confirms Liberia's commitment to ensuring its nationally owned rail infrastructure is accessible to multiple users, overseen by a qualified manager and on a user pay system.
The decisive measures in Executive Order No. 136 set the stage for the development of truly multiuser infrastructure owned by the Government of Liberia and independently managed by providers to be selected in a transparent process by the National Railway Authority.
The creation of the National Railway Authority provides the critical framework needed for HPX to access to the existing Yekepa-Buchanan rail line and the future development of the Liberty Corridor. HPX senior management are currently in Monrovia to finalise with the Government of Liberia the rail access agreement for the existing Yekepa - Buchanan line. Key provisions in this agreement facilitate the advancement of the Liberty Corridor, enabling the project to proceed to the detailed feasibility study phase.
Bronwyn Barnes, President & CEO of HPX commented:
“President Boakai is to be congratulated for addressing the issue of multi-user rail access in such a clear and decisive manner through the release today of Executive Order no. 136.
“HPX welcomes this key decision around the formation of the National Railway Authority and the clear leadership role this important body will now have in ensuring a transparent, access regime for the nation's critical infrastructure.
“HPX is looking forward to finalising our rail access agreements with the Government of Liberia in the next few weeks and is delighted to see the commitment by the President to the NRA and multi-user access infrastructure.
“Executive Order No. 136 also provides the clear regulatory and operational framework that will be required for the Liberty Corridor. On finalisation of the HPX rail access agreement, the financial framework will be in place to underpin the Liberty Corridor development.
“As HPX has already completed several technical studies for the Liberty Corridor I expect that the feasibility study phase can be completed quickly and with financial support from various interested parties.”
Government of Liberia Press Statement and Executive Order No. 136:
About HPX
HPX is an American exploration and development company focused on advancing its flagship high-grade long-life iron ore mine in Guinea and other projects in Liberia that meet the critical mineral supply chain.
HPX's major shareholder and technology provider is I-Pulse Inc, a US Company founded and chaired by Mr. Robert Friedland and has a number of high profile American institutional and private investors as shareholders.
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Electric vehicle giants BYD, Mitsubishi and Hyundai have scored the worst in a new human rights ranking of the industry conducted by Amnesty International. The study reveals how the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are not adequately demonstrating how they address human rights risks in their mineral supply chains, potentially leaving communities exposed to exploitation, health risks and environmental harm caused by the rapid expansion of mines required for the metals used in batteries.
In the new report, Recharge for Rights: Ranking the Human Rights Due Diligence Reporting of Leading Electric Vehicle Makers, Amnesty International uses criteria based on international standards to comprehensively assess human rights due diligence policies and self-reported practices of 13 major EV manufacturers, issuing each one with a scorecard. The scorecard breaks down whether these car brands are meeting their human rights responsibilities and highlights which of them are failing to show that they are addressing human rights concerns.
As global demand for battery minerals soars, the report calls for car makers to identify and mitigate human rights risks in their supply chains such as forced evictions, health harms from environmental pollution, and abuse of Indigenous Peoples’ rights in countries where minerals are extracted such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Philippines.
“The huge rise in demand for the metals needed to make electric vehicle batteries is putting immense pressures on mining-affected communities,” said Amnesty’s International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard.
“The human rights abuses tied to the extraction of energy transition minerals are alarming and pervasive and the industry’s response is sorely lacking. Communities are suffering from forced evictions, health issues caused by pollution and difficulties accessing water. As demand for electric vehicles increases, manufacturers must ensure people’s human rights are respected.”
Mixed scores across the board
Amnesty’s scorecard, which is marked out of 90, assesses companies’ performance on criteria including commitment to human rights policies, risk identification process, supply chain mapping and reporting and remediation.
None of the companies scored higher than 51 on Amnesty International’s human rights due diligence assessment. At the bottom of the list was Chinese company BYD, which scored a dire 11/90. German company Mercedes-Benz scored highest with 51/90.
“While some progress was made, across the board, the scores were a massive disappointment. BYD, one of the largest and fastest growing electric vehicle companies, ranked at the bottom of our assessment. Its disclosures show a serious lack of transparency on human rights diligence in its battery supply chains,” said Agnès Callamard.
“Other low-scoring firms, such as Hyundai and Mitsubishi, lack the necessary depth and information about implementation across key human rights due diligence areas. The commitments these companies report on are often vague and provide little evidence of meaningful action, showing they have a long way to go to meet international standards.”
While companies like Renault and General Motors have stated commitments to human rights due diligence and rank higher than some of the lowest scoring companies, they still provide limited evidence of fully integrating these commitments into their supply chain operations, with limited information about their risk assessments and stakeholder engagement and lack of transparency when it comes to the supply chain.
“The lack of transparency around supply chains demonstrated by these companies is a serious problem considering the likelihood that they may be sourcing batteries made with minerals such as cobalt or nickel mined in conditions that could harm people’s human rights,” said Agnès Callamard.
Impact on Indigenous communities
Although a rapid transition from fossil fuel powered to electric vehicles is urgently needed to accelerate decarbonization and help slow the rate of global temperature rise, it comes with a hidden cost.
“Mining for the minerals used in electric vehicles can entail huge risks for people and the environment. Amnesty International’s previous research has shown how industrial cobalt is linked to forced evictions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Car companies need to use their massive leverage as global minerals buyers to influence upstream mining companies and smelters to mitigate these human rights risks,” said Agnès Callamard.
In terms of supply chain mapping disclosures, companies like BYD, Geely Auto, Hyundai, General Motors, and Mitsubishi Motors scored the lowest, failing to provide detailed information about their supply chains. Furthermore, BYD does not disclose smelter, refiner, or mine site names. Geely Auto provided only general supplier locations without specifying mineral extraction sites.
Hyundai and Mitsubishi Motors demonstrated a similar lack of transparency, with no evidence of comprehensive supply chain mapping or mine site identification for cobalt, copper, lithium, and nickel, making it difficult for stakeholders to verify how these operations affect nearby communities.
Moving forward
All companies, including those involved in the EV battery supply chain, have a responsibility to respect all human rights wherever they operate. To meet their responsibility to respect human rights, as outlined in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), companies must implement a human rights due diligence process to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for how they address adverse human rights impacts that they may cause, contribute to, or be directly linked to through their operations, products, or services.
While some of the companies assessed have taken positive steps to acknowledge their human rights responsibilities and align corporate policies with international human rights standards, a lot more needs to be done. For example, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Tesla and VW Group were among the higher scorers, yet they could still do more to show how they’re actually implementing their policies through addressing human rights risks and providing effective remedy to affected people.
“As the global transition to electric vehicles gains momentum, drives global competition and allows for huge profit, Amnesty International is calling on all car makers to improve their human rights due diligence efforts and bring them in line with international human rights standards,” said Agnès Callamard. “We are also calling on governments to strengthen their own human rights due diligence regulation over the companies incorporated on their territories or their exports and import licenses.”
“Those lagging behind need to work harder and faster to show that human rights isn’t just a fluff phrase, but an issue they take seriously. It’s time to shift gears and ensure electric vehicles don’t leave behind a legacy of human rights abuses – instead, the industry must drive a just energy future that leaves no one behind.”
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Mentor Capital, Inc. (OTCMKTS:MNTR – Get Free Report) saw a significant drop in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 9,600 shares, a drop of 23.8% from the September 15th total of 12,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 25,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.4 days.
Mentor Capital Stock Down 3.9 %
Mentor Capital stock traded down $0.00 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $0.05. 2,550 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 42,951. Mentor Capital has a 12-month low of $0.03 and a 12-month high of $0.11. The business has a fifty day moving average of $0.06 and a 200 day moving average of $0.06.
Mentor Capital (OTCMKTS:MNTR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 12th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter.
About Mentor Capital
Mentor Capital, Inc is a private equity firm specializing in acquisitions and emerging growth investments. The firm provides passive equity funding and liquidity to smaller companies and owners in the medical, marijuana and social use cannabis companies. It invests in shelf IPO’s and public and private companies and seeks to provide public market access to owners of small private companies.
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RGB Spectrum has released its IPX Flyaway Kit. A complete, miniaturized mobile control room, it provides a comprehensive suite of display and communication capabilities in a rugged, deployable enclosure.
[Lessons Learned from a Lost Tablet]
The IPX Flyaway Kit is designed for command-and-control applications, combining real-time, low latency video processing, multi-signal encoding/decoding, built-in plus external display, and secure wireless connectivity. At its core is the IPX video processor, which integrates internal and external computer and camera resources, and remote video sources via LAN/WAN connectivity.
The IPX Flyaway Kit includes RGB Spectrum’s Zio Video-over-IP platform, offering local display for situational awareness and an advanced network for transmitting a common operating picture to remote monitors, video walls, and even mobile devices.
[Here's How New Iberia Police Department Built a Real-Time Crime Center]
- Video Signal Aggregation: Multiview up to eight video signals simultaneously, from internal computer resources and network H.264/H.265 decodes.
- Multi-Domain Network Management: Manages RAN, SAT, IoT devices, and sensors.
- Gateway Services: Facilitates connections between private wireless networks and bonded public/private network uplinks.
- Advanced Connectivity: Includes bonded, multi-SIM card, wireless backhaul for improved network resiliency, enhanced coverage, and increased bandwidth.
- Plug-and-play integration: Accommodates external PCs, systems, displays, and sensors via HDMI and Ethernet ports.
- Included hardware includes: Eight internal antennas, a rugged MIL-SPEC computer, an Ethernet switch, and a built-in 19-inch sunlight-readable monitor.
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TORONTO — Canada said it has identified India’s top diplomat in the country as a person of interest in the assassination of a Sikh activist there and expelled him and five other diplomats Monday, in an escalating dispute over the June 2023 killing and allegations of other crimes.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was expelling the Indian high commissioner and the others — all persons of interest, as Canada's foreign minister said police had uncovered evidence of a worsening campaign against Canadian citizens by agents of the Indian government.
“We will never tolerate the involvement of a foreign government threatening and killing Canadian citizens on Canadian soil," Trudeau said. He alleged that diplomats were collecting information about Canadians and passing it on to organized crime to attack Canadians, and said “India has made a monumental mistake."
India has rejected the accusations as absurd.
India's foreign ministry in turn said it was expelling Canada's acting high commissioner and five other diplomats, adding that they were told to leave by the end of Saturday.
Trudeau said last year there were credible allegations that India’s government had links to the assassination in Canada of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Canada's foreign minister, Mélanie Joly, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police had gathered “ample, clear and concrete evidence which identified six individuals as persons of interest in the Nijjar case.”
She said India was asked to waive diplomatic and consular immunity and cooperate in the investigation but refused. She asked that India's government support the ongoing investigation “as it remains in both our countries’ interest to get to the bottom of this.”
She noted that violence “actually increased” following the allegations a year ago.
RCMP Mike Duheme said police have evidence allegedly tying Indian government agents to other homicides and violent acts in Canada.
“The team has learned a significant amount of information about the breadth and depth of criminal activity orchestrated by agents of the government of India, and consequential threats to the safety and security of Canadians and individuals living in Canada,” he said.
Duheme declined to provide specifics, citing ongoing investigations, but he said there have been well over a dozen credible and imminent threats that have resulted in police warning members of the South Asian community, notably the pro-Khalistan, or Sikh independence, movement. He said attempts to have discussions with Indian law enforcement were unsuccessful.
Nijjar, 45, was fatally shot in his pickup truck after he left the Sikh temple he led in Surrey, British Columbia. An Indian-born citizen of Canada, he owned a plumbing business and was a leader in what remains of a once-strong movement to create an independent Sikh homeland.
Four Indian nationals living in Canada were charged with Niijar's murder.
India designated Nijjar a terrorist in 2020, and at the time of his death had been seeking his arrest for alleged involvement in an attack on a Hindu priest.
India has repeatedly criticized Trudeau's government for being soft on supporters of the Khalistan movement who live in Canada. The Khalistan movement is banned in India but has support among the Sikh diaspora, particularly in Canada.
India has been asking countries like Canada, Australia and the U.K. to take legal action against Sikh activists. India has particularly raised these concerns with Canada, where Sikhs make up nearly 2% of the country’s population.
In response to Canada’s earlier allegations, India told Canada last year to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country. Relations between the countries have been frosty since then.
The Indian foreign ministry said Monday that “India reserves the right to take further steps in response to the Trudeau government’s support for extremism, violence and separatism against India.”
The ministry also summoned Canada's top diplomat in New Delhi and told him that “the baseless targeting” of the Indian high commissioner and other diplomats and officials in Canada “was completely unacceptable.”
One of the diplomats, Stewart Wheeler, told reporters after being summoned that India must investigate the allegations and that Canada “stands ready to cooperate with India.”
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said in a statement that an Indian inquiry committee set up to investigate a plot to assassinate another prominent Sikh separatist leader living in New York would travel to Washington on Tuesday as part of its ongoing investigations to discuss the case.
“Additionally, India has informed the United States they are continuing their efforts to investigate other linkages of the former government employee and will determine follow-up steps, as necessary," it said.
Last year, U.S. prosecutors said an Indian government official directed the plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil and announced charges against a man they said was part of the thwarted conspiracy.
The official was neither charged nor identified by name, but was described as a “senior field officer” with responsibilities in security management and intelligence, and was said to have previously served in India’s Central Reserve Police Force.
New Delhi at the time expressed concern after the U.S. raised the issue and said India takes it seriously.
Canada’s foreign minister on Monday noted that India is cooperating with U.S. officials and can do it with Canada as well.
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Premieres Sundays, Oct. 27 – Nov. 17, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app
An all-new adaptation of Robert Thorogood’s novel "The Marlow Murder Club" is coming to MASTERPIECE!
Retired archaeologist Judith Potts lives alone in the peaceful town of Marlow, filling her time setting crosswords for the local paper. During her regular evening swim in the River Thames, Judith hears a gunshot coming from her neighbor’s garden, and believes that a brutal murder has taken place. When the local police – led by newly promoted DS Tanika Malik – are reluctant to believe her story, Judith starts her own investigation, enlisting the help of unfulfilled vicar’s wife Becks Starling. When local dog walker and empty-nester Suzie Harris becomes personally involved in the case, she also joins Becks and Judith’s investigation. As the bodies begin to pile up, the unlikely group of sleuths must use all of their skills to piece together clues, grill suspects, and face down real dangers as they race against the clock to stop the killer in their tracks.
First Look Slideshow: The Marlow Murder Club
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: Premieres Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV - Retired archaeologist Judith Potts’s peaceful evening in Marlow is shattered when she hears a gunshot coming from her neighbor’s garden and believes that a brutal murder has taken place. With the local police - led by newly promoted DS Tanika Malik - reluctant to believe her story, Judith starts her own investigation, enlisting the help of unfulfilled vicar’s wife Becks Starling. Judith digs into the alibi of the arrogant owner of the local auction house, but her suspicions ultimately hits a dead end. An ominous warning message leaves Judith even more determined to catch the killer, and local dog-walker and empty nester Suzie Harris makes a terrible discovery that personally involves her in the investigation.
Episode 2: Premieres Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV - Despite Tanika’s warnings to stay away from the case, Judith, Becks and Suzie continue to investigate, and follow a trail of clues left by the murder weapon. This leads them to an eccentric local weapons collector with an alarming secret, but their questioning proves inconclusive. Judith puts herself in danger during a suspicious local break-in and Becks uncovers crucial forensic evidence. Judith spots a pattern in the evidence and, with help from the friendly local magnet fishers, the trio uncover new evidence that leads them to a chilling discovery – they have a serial killer on their hands!
Episode 3: Premieres Sunday, Nov.10, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV - With the team in a race against time to stop the killer, Tanika decides to bring Judith, Becks and Suzie into the police investigation as civilian advisors. Evidence from the break-in points to the owner of the local rowing club, but the team can’t find solid evidence to connect her to the murder. Following another lead, the trio visit the office of a local lawyer, and suspect that he’s hiding something. They plan a thrilling heist and retrieve vital hidden evidence. The police make a forensic breakthrough on the crime scene evidence – have they caught their killer? The team rush to apprehend a suspect, only to realize that they were on the wrong track and have made a fatal mistake. With the investigation suffering a big setback, Tanika and the trio must reconsider if they are on the right path.
Episode 4: Premieres Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV - The women wonder if they’ve got what it takes to solve this case – Becks’ family are worried for her safety, Suzie’s daughter is about to return home, and Tanika is under pressure from her superiors. But Judith makes a breakthrough with the evidence from the lawyer’s office – there’s an important link between the murders, and the investigation is back on! Judith sets about creating the perfect trap for the killer and must also grapple with a personal secret from her past. It leads her into a dangerous confrontation as she risks her life to reveal the murderer’s identity, just as a huge storm hits Marlow, cutting her off from her friends and the police. Becks and Suzie must follow their instincts and convince Tanika and her team that Judith is in danger before it’s too late – will they make it in time to save their friend and stop the killer?
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Author and writer Robert Thorogood said: “After over a decade of working on DEATH IN PARADISE, I’m thrilled to be creating a brand-new murder mystery series for TV. I can’t wait for audiences to join Judith, Becks and Suzie on their adventures as they solve a series of fiendishly puzzling murders.”
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Congress formally names Priyanka as Wayanad candidate
October 15, 2024 21:58The Congress on Tuesday announced that its general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would contest the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll next month, making her electoral debut from the seat in Kerala.
She had campaigned for her brother Rahul Gandhi who contested the seat during the general elections, apart from the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency. Rahul Gandhi won both the seats but vacated Wayanad.
"Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal to nominate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as party candidate for the Lok Sabha bye-election from Kerala," the party said in an official release.
This will be the electoral debut for Priyanka Gandhi who has been keen to contest elections for some time.
The Congress also announced Rahul Mamkootathil from Palakkad and Ramya Haridas from Chelakkara assembly constituency for the upcoming bypolls in Kerala.
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Gigi Hadid Layers Three Fall Sweaters at Once Like a Pattern-Clashing Expert
The supermodel showed off her mix-and-match abilities with new pieces from her label.
Gigi Hadid was fall coziness incarnate in not one but three colorful sweaters from her luxury knitwear line, Guest in Residence. Accompanied by a friend and a photographer, the supermodel was spotted on a stroll through New York City on Oct. 14 wrapped in an oversize beige and poppy red striped cashmere rugby shirt with a preppy white contrast collar. Around her waist, she tied a red and plum striped cashmere sweater with a slightly more fitted silhouette for a jewel-toned accent to the otherwise punchy red color palette. As a final touch, a chunky cream-colored crewneck with red stitching was draped country club-style over her shoulders. The result is a study in clever pattern clashing. By pairing two striped sweaters that share at least one primary color, then adding a textured rib knit in a neutral hue for balance, Hadid proves it's entirely possible to mix prints without looking like a cartoon.
All three pieces come from the cashmere brand's fall collection, making this seemingly casual outing feel more like a walking advertisement than a truly candid moment. But it did succeed in convincing me to swing by Guest in Residence's brick-and-mortar store location in NoHo before temperatures drop any lower. Needless to say, I'm also eyeing the teddy bear brown cardigan she wore to the launch party for Guest in Residence's collaboration with Caviar Kaspia last month.
Hadid wore the trio of colorful sweaters with straight-leg jeans and a blue leather belt. She topped her blonde bob haircut with a reversible orange beanie from Guest in Residence and a pair of oval sunglasses with a gold rim—a tried-and-true combination she was photographed sporting last winter as well. Her nails were bare à la the naked manicure trend she was spotted wearing throughout fashion month, but she more than made up for it with a smattering of gold jewelry that included two chain necklaces and a ring. Her shoes—a pair of pink checkered Vans Old Skool sneakers—offered an unexpected nod to fall nostalgia. Nothing screams back-to-school shopping louder than a fresh set of Vans. Her exact pair is sold-out apart from select sizes still available on resale sites, but personally, I like this pink suede Vans Sport Low style better anyway.
The ensemble almost felt inspired by the youthful stylings of her daughter, Khai Malik, who recently celebrated her fourth birthday. On Sept. 20, Hadid marked the occasion with an Instagram photo dump that gave the public a window into her mom style, which naturally involves plenty of bright colors, playful prints, trucker hats, beanies, and Guest in Residence product placement. It only seems fitting to eventually introduce kid's sizing to the cashmere brand's lineup. Wouldn't it be cute if Gigi and Khai could match?
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The vice president was also scheduled to stop by a Black-owned business in Detroit. A day earlier, she visited LegendErie, a coffee shop and record store in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she met with the husband-and-wife owners, a local pastor and other community leaders.
Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is unveiling his ticket's plan to improve the lives of rural Americans. It's yet another sign that in a razor-tight race, each side is trying to cut into the other's margins of support with different voting blocs while shoring up traditional areas of strength.
The vice president's "Breakfast Club" appearance comes one day after she announced a series of new proposals dubbed the "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men." The ideas are meant to offer the demographic more economic advantages, including providing forgivable business loans of up to $20,000 for entrepreneurs and creating more apprenticeships. The plan would also support the study of sickle cell and other diseases more common in Black men.
Trump, meanwhile, has seen his support among women, especially in the suburbs of many key swing states, soften since his term in the White House. A September AP-NORC poll found more than half of registered voters who are women have a somewhat or very favorable view of Harris, while only about one-third have a favorable view of Trump.
To reverse the trend, Trump has sought to cast himself as being able to personally shield women from various threats, as when he suggested at a rally in Pennsylvania last month that women in America, "will no longer be abandoned, lonely or scared. You will no longer be in danger."
Elsewhere on Tuesday, Trump has an economic speech in Chicago and a rally in Atlanta.
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Trump says speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin would be good for the country
Donald Trump won’t say whether he’s spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since he left office.
But he says doing so would be good for the country.
“I don’t comment on that,” he said at an event before the Chicago Economic Club. “But I will tell you that if I did it’s a smart thing. If I’m friendly with people, if I can have a relationship with people, that’s a good thing and not a bad thing in terms of a country.”
Journalist Bob Woodward reported in his new book, “War,” that Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Putin since leaving office and secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines during the height of the pandemic.”
Trump spokesperson Steve Cheung called the reporting false. Trump told ABC News’ Jonathan Karl that Woodward is “a storyteller. A bad one. And he’s lost his marbles.”
Trump defends his support for high tariffs
Donald Trump is defending his support for high tariffs as an economic cure-all as he speaks before members of the Economic Club of Chicago.
“To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is ‘tariff,’” Trump tells Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, who is interviewing him at the event. Micklethwait has repeatedly pressed Trump on warnings from economists that the costs of high tariffs will be passed along to American consumers, raising prices.
But Trump isn’t budging.
“It must be hard for you to spend 25 years talking about tariffs as being negative and then have somebody explain to you that you’re totally wrong,” he says, to laughs.
The Economic Club of Chicago describes its membership as “a curated composition of business and civic leaders.”
Walz to unveil Harris’ plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump’s edge
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will unveil his ticket's plans to improve the lives of rural voters, as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump's support.
The Harris-Walz plan includes a focus on improving rural health care, such as plans to recruit 10,000 new health care professionals in rural and tribal areas through scholarships, loan forgiveness and new grant programs, as well as economic and agricultural policy priorities. The plan was detailed to The Associated Press by a senior campaign official on the condition of anonymity ahead of its official release on Tuesday.
It marks a concerted effort by the Democratic campaign to make a dent in the historically Trump-leaning voting bloc in the closing three weeks before Election Day. Trump carried rural voters by a nearly two-to-one margin in 2020, according to AP VoteCast. In the closely contested race, both Democrats and Republicans are reaching out beyond their historic bases in hopes of winning over a sliver of voters that could ultimately prove decisive.
Walz is set to announce the plan during a stop in rural Lawrence County in western Pennsylvania, one of the marquee battlegrounds of the 2024 contest. He is also starring in a new radio ad for the campaign highlighting his roots in a small town of 400 people and his time coaching football, while attacking Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has sued CNN over its recent report that he made explicit racial and sexual posts on a pornography website’s message board. He made the announcement Tuesday and calls the reporting reckless and defamatory.
The lawsuit comes less than four weeks after a report that led many of his fellow GOP elected officials and candidates to distance themselves from Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign. That includes GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.
CNN declined to comment on the lawsuit. Robinson is also suing a man who alleges Robinson frequented a porn shop decades ago.
Georgia judge rules county election officials must certify election results
A Georgia judge has ruled county election officials must certify election results by the deadline set in law and cannot exclude any group of votes from certification even if they suspect error or fraud.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that “no election superintendent (or member of a board of elections and registration) may refuse to certify or abstain from certifying election results under any circumstance.” While they have the right to inspect the conduct of an election and to review related documents, he wrote, “any delay in receiving such information is not a basis for refusing to certify the election results or abstaining from doing so.”
Georgia law says county election superintendents, which are multimember boards in most counties, “shall” certify election results by 5 p.m. on the Monday after an election — or the Tuesday if Monday is a holiday as it is this year.
The ruling comes as early voting began Tuesday in Georgia.
Julie Adams, a Republican member of the Fulton County election board, had asked the judge to declare that her duties as an election board member were discretionary and that she’s entitled to “full access” to “election materials.”
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Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), 5G-Advanced, cloud and other technologies, automated production is becoming smarter, merging the physical and digital world.
However, this wave of digital and intelligent transformation must ensure nobody is left behind, said Leo Chen, corporate senior vice-president and president of enterprise sales at Huawei’s enterprise business group.
Chen was speaking this week at the Industrial Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit, hosted on the sidelines of GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai.
It brought together industry stakeholders, as well as Huawei customers and partners from across the globe.
Huawei presented its strategies for new digital and intelligent infrastructure transformation, for industries like government, finance, electric power, transportation, manufacturing, oil and gas, and mining.
With a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%, the digital economy is increasingly becoming a major contributor to global economic growth, said Chen.
However, seeking to realise the full potential of digital and intelligent productivity brings with it some notable challenges that hold back digital and AI adoption, he added.
“Digital and intelligent infrastructure needs a more solid foundation. Currently, less than 15% of devices are connected, and computing is unaffordable, energy-intensive and in short supply.
“The sheer number of industry scenarios and AI hallucinations is keeping AI penetration below 12%.The ecosystem, talent and policy gaps are also big challenges. To overcome these challenges and seize new opportunities, we must work together and build a more equitable future where no one is left behind.
“Three directions are essential to this task, with the first being building powerful infrastructure, applying the latest technologies to industrial scenarios so that industrial customers can easily cross the digital chasm. Second is making technologies like AI more adoptable by a broader user-base across industries, as well as in a more pragmatic mainstream market.
“The third is to foster a thriving innovation ecosystem so that everyone can benefit from digital and intelligent transformation.”
Based on Forrester estimates, the global digital economy will reach $16.5 trillion and capture 17% of global gross domestic product (GDP) by 2028. Similarly, PwC projects that with the broader spillover effect of technology, the digital economy can reach up to 25% of GDP globally.
At the summit, Huawei unveiled joint solutions with partners for industries like public utilities, transportation, finance, electric power, oil and gas, mining, retail, education and healthcare.
The solutions and products, according to Huawei, aim to support customers in enhancing their digital and intelligent transformation.
GITEX is an annual consumer computer and electronics trade show, exhibition and conference taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year, the tech community event welcomed over 6 500 exhibitors, 1 800 start-ups and 1 200 investors from more than 180 countries.
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Socceroos see the lighter side of bus horror show
As the Socceroos' journey towards Saitama Stadium ticked over the two hour mark, the players started to see the funny side of it.
Traffic caused by an accident on the roads meant Australia's trip into Saitama Stadium - meant to be no longer than 90 minutes - took two hours and 15 minutes.
Mitch Duke was watching the GPS on his phone. Harry Souttar started looking for social media updates from the stadium. Jackson Irvine just laughed at the madness of it all.
And incredibly, the Socceroos put it all behind them to fight out a crucial 1-1 draw with Japan.
"It started to create a few more obstacles against us. And, yeah, the time just kept going by," Duke said.
"We were watching the GPS, to be honest - I set it up on my phone, and it just kept going back further and further and further."
But if the players were feeling tense, they didn't let on.
"The boys were so relaxed about it," Souttar said.
"The music was playing. We were just all so focused and nothing was going to put us out of joint or give us any excuse."
Irvine lauded the team's ability to handle the setback.
"You end up just laughing," he said.
"Like, football's a funny thing when the circumstances are so out of your control, you're just like, well, what can you do? You've just got to deal with it. It is what it is. There's nothing we can do.
"In my experiences in this over my time with this team, it tends to be sometimes when we step up the most is when things aren't going quite according to plan, and we have to - not improvise - but deal with a tough situation.
"And just a quick word of credit to the staff, playing staff, backroom staff, medical staff, everybody - the way that they pulled that together in a really tough situation to have us as prepared as possible, just top professionals."
The team ultimately arrived about 45 minutes before kick-off.
The Asian Football Confederation knocked back requests from both Football Australia and the Japanese Football Association to delay kick-off.
The outfielders hit the pitch 28 minutes before kick-off, with coach Tony Popovic noting they had just 10 minutes to warm up.
"The boys handled that really brilliant. We didn't let it rattle us. We just got in, got changed quick, and got out there and got prepared for the game as soon as we got back in," Duke said.
"One of those things, you've got to make sure you just kind of get on with it and not let it affect you too much, not bring too much attention to it, which the boys didn't do. No excuses.
"We did really well for disrupted preparation, but we still handled the job really well."
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Town Burning Through Taxpayer Money Trying to Obscure 'Trump 2024' Sign Being Projected on Water Tower
A Massachusetts town is spending taxpayer money trying to overpower and obscure a political message being projected onto the local water tower.
The town of Hanson is scrambling to respond to a message supporting former President Donald Trump’s 2024 run for the White House after it was noticed Friday.
Local administrators and officials have used government resources, including blinding spotlights and highway department employees, in a failed attempt to overpower the “Trump 2024” projection.
According to a message released by town administrator Lisa Green, the town is targeting the resident who is believed to be projecting the image from his own property.
“On Friday, Oct. 11, the Town of Hanson became aware that a resident was projecting the image of a political sign from their property onto the Town of Hanson municipal water tower at 228 High St,” Green’s official statement said. “This misleads the public into believing that this activity is sanctioned by or condoned by the Town.”
Green said the town does not endorse any specific candidate and does not allow political signage on municipal property.
The projected sign is also a violation of the town’s bylaws, according to Green. She said there are plans to punish the resident over his pro-Trump projection.
“The Town is working on a Cease and Desist order to present to the resident,” Green’s statement continued.
“The Town intends to issue the maximum fine of $100 per day until the activity is discontinued.”
Efforts to illuminate the tower with powerful spotlights in an attempt to dim the political message have so far failed to render it unreadable. Green said the town is burning through resources and plans to spend even more money to erase the message.
“This individual’s actions have the potential to cost a significant amount of taxpayer dollars, including attorney fees, overtime to pay Highway Department workers to turn the spotlight on and off each day, and the potential for having to rent or purchase stronger lighting equipment,” Green’s statement said.
“The $100 per day fine will likely not cover these expenses.”
Video showed the projection on Hanson’s water tower and the failure of spotlights to completely drown it out.
NEW: Massachusets town orders resident to stop projecting a Trump 2024 sign on the town’s water tower.
Hanson, Massachusetts town leaders say they are fearful that the projection will “mislead” the public into thinking the town has endorsed Trump.
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Despite Green’s position that the town is in the right, residents are not entirely sold on the offensive against the pro-Trump message.
“The generators have been keeping us up at night,” Patrick Croghan, who lives across the street from the water tower, told WHDH. “They’ve been really loud, and that’s been more of a problem in my eyes.
“I thought it was ingenious and laughed and got a kick out of it, but I can understand the town not wanting it up there, 100 percent, just because it is a political thing.”
At least one other resident believes the projection should be allowed to stay.
“The town has to ensure that we are following the state laws, and I believe somebody has a right to put a Trump sign anywhere they want or a Walz-Harris [sign],” resident Lisa Carson told WHDH.
Despite the threats against the person behind the projection and efforts to blot it entirely from the water tower, it appears the pro-Trump message will continue to shine for the foreseeable future.
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday informed the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it had removed 89 temporary platforms as part of its ongoing construction project for a new four-lane elevated road from Chennai Port to Maduravoyal.
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The Bench, comprising Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and expert member Satyagopal Korlapati, in a suo motu case concerning blockages in the Cooum near Aminjikarai caused by NHAI’s construction of the elevated road, instructed the Water Resources Department and the NHAI to closely monitor the Cooum river to ensure the unobstructed flow of floodwater.
The NHAI began work on the approach roads and platform in the Cooum river site in June, using debris for pile driving in different areas of the river. Debris had been dumped at 97 spots along the riverbed, with piling work happening at 15 locations.
Debris was placed 100 metres upstream and 300 metre downstream of the inner ring road bridge. As many as 89 temporary platforms were built. Initially, the NHAI was given a deadline of September 30. They informed the Bench that only 69% of the work was completed and requested an extension until October 10.
On Tuesday, the NHAI reported that all the temporary platforms part of four packages were removed. The WRD is expected to submit a status report before the next scheduled hearing on October 24.
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Pakistan Ends 1st Day Of 2nd Test At 259/5
Zeeshan Mehtab Published October 15, 2024 | 07:36 PM
On the opening day of the second Test between Pakistan and England, Pakistan posted a total of 259/5 by the close of play
MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Oct, 2024) On the opening day of the second Test between Pakistan and England, Pakistan posted a total of 259/5 by the close of play.
After winning the toss, Pakistan chose to bat first.
Pakistan's top order struggled early on, with Abdullah Shafique (7), Saud Shakeel (4), and captain Shan Masood (3) all dismissed. However, debutant Kamran Ghulam stole the spotlight with a stunning century, scoring 118 runs before being dismissed. Saim Ayub also played a crucial knock, contributing 77 runs to Pakistan’s total.
By the end of day one, Mohammad Rizwan 37 (not out) and Agha Salman at 5 (not out) remained at the crease, adding to Pakistan's steady total.
Speaking at the toss, Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood expressed excitement, stating that representing Pakistan was a great honor. He emphasized the importance of taking 20 wickets to secure victory in Test cricket. England's captain, Ben Stokes, mentioned that if they had won the toss, they too would have opted to bat, reflecting on their success in the first Test.
The match was poised for an intriguing contest with Pakistan aiming to build on their day-one performance.
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Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years, the pharmacy chain said on Tuesday. It's part of the company's plan for a turnaround, as it faces retail competition and lower prescription payouts.
Chief Executive Tim Wentworth said about a quarter of the company’s stores are unprofitable. Walgreens has been on a $1-billion cost-cutting spree. It's already been shutting some stores, shaking up leadership and renegotiating its deals with insurers.
Walgreens, which also owns the British drugstore chain Boots, reported a net loss of $3 billion in the latest quarter. This was actually better than expected, with sales growing 6%.
Walgreens isn't the only big pharmacy chain attempting a turnaround. Rite Aid last month emerged from bankruptcy; CVS has also closed stores and reportedly weighs a breakup to undo its mergers with the insurance company Aetna and with Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager.
The convenience-store part of pharmacy chains has been losing shoppers to Amazon, Walmart, Costco, grocery stores and dollar stores. Many of those rivals also fill prescriptions, competing for pharmacy customers, too.
Pharmacy chains have over-expanded to thousands of locations over the years, signing long-term leases for pricey corner locations. But many shoppers have criticized the quality of the stores, complaining about understaffing and the inaccessibility of items that are locked up to prevent theft. Pharmacies, for their part, have complained about shrinking profits for filling prescriptions, citing dramatic declines in reimbursement rates.
In light of these challenges, CVS and Walgreens have looked for profits elsewhere. They've tried to add primary-care clinics, a project that costs a lot of time and money. The chains have also proposed new payout structures for prescriptions, with Walgreens on Tuesday warning that it would be "willing to walk away from a line of business, if it doesn't make sense."
"I'm very confident that over a two- to three-year period we will have reset the framework for reimbursement discussions," Walgreens CEO Wentworth told investors on Tuesday.
He also added that Walgreens is focusing on adding more store-brand products to its chain. That tactic has been successful for Boots in Britain, though it has not done as well in the U.S. so far. Wentworth also said the chain would work to re-hire workers from stores that will close and added that overall, "Many of our actions across this turnaround will take time."
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Plan Of Breaking Partnership Properly Executed: Potts
Muhammad Rameez Published October 15, 2024 | 08:17 PM
England's Fast Bowler Matthew Potts said that the plan was made to prevent and break partnership was properly executed
MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Oct, 2024) England's Fast Bowler Matthew Potts said that the plan was made to prevent and break partnership was properly executed.
Talking to media persons on Tuesday, Potts acknowledged the difficulty his team faced in breaking key partnerships. "We gave it our all today as fast bowlers, but breaking those partnerships was really tough".
He reflected on his past bowling experience in subcontinent conditions, saying, "I have had some good experiences bowling in India, but the heat in Multan was quite intense."
He also shared that he had detailed discussions with veteran pacer James Anderson regarding bowling strategies for the pitch. "I still believe there was plenty in the pitch for seamers. A long partnership can change the game, but overall, everything felt fine while bowling," he remarked.
Potts emphasized the significance of breaking partnerships, which can shift the momentum of a match. "As a bowler, it was crucial to break a partnership, and we are glad we eventually managed to do that. When you come in with a plan, it was important to execute it to the fullest," he added.
He also commented on a key moment in the game when Mohammad Rizwan was caught, saying, "I felt the catch off Rizwan was pretty clear, though the keeper and slip players did not sense it immediately. But breaking that partnership was essential."
Despite the tough conditions, Potts expressed his satisfaction with his bowling efforts and remains optimistic about England’s position in the game.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not hit Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran's missile barrage earlier this month, two U.S. officials said Tuesday.
The administration also believes that sending a U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel and roughly 100 soldiers to operate it has eased some of Israel's concerns about possible Iranian retaliation and general security issues.
The Pentagon on Sunday announced the THAAD deployment to help bolster Israel's air defenses following Iran's ballistic missile attacks on Israel in April and October, saying it was authorized at the direction of President Joe Biden.
However, the U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private diplomatic discussions, cautioned that the assurance is not iron-clad and that circumstances could change. The officials also noted that Israel’s track record on fulfilling assurances in the past is mixed and has often reflected domestic Israeli politics that have upended Washington’s expectations.
The most recent example of that was last month when U.S. officials were told by their Israeli counterparts that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would welcome a U.S.- and French-led temporary cease-fire initiative for Lebanon only to see Israel launch a massive airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah two days later.
Netanyahu’s office said in a statement that “we listen to the opinions of the United States, but we will make our final decisions based on our national interests.”
The Middle East has been bracing for an expected response from Israel after Iran launched roughly 180 ballistic missiles on Oct. 1, which the United States helped to fend off. The tit-for-tat strikes and uncertainty about whether Israel might strike strategically important energy and nuclear sites in Iran have raised fears about escalation into an all-out regional war.
Israel’s offensive against Iranian-backed Hamas militants in Gaza has expanded into a ground invasion of Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, another Iranian proxy that has been firing into Israel since the conflict in Gaza started a year ago in solidarity with Hamas.
Biden has said he would not support a retaliatory Israeli strike on sites related to Tehran's nuclear program and urged Israel to consider alternatives to hitting Iran's oil sector. Such a strike could affect the global oil market and boost pump prices just ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Biden and Netanyahu spoke by phone last week for the first time in seven weeks, while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been speaking regularly with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant.
The Pentagon said in a readout of a call from Sunday that the U.S. has reaffirmed its support for Israel’s security but urged it to ensure protections for U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, shift from military operations to a diplomatic solution and “raised concern for the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and stressed that steps must be taken soon to address it.”
The White House National Security Council declined to confirm that Netanyahu offered Biden any assurances about targets.
“Our commitment to Israel’s defense is ironclad,” the White House National Security Council said in a statement. “We will not discuss private diplomatic discussions and would refer you to the Israeli government to speak to their own potential military operations.”
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AP reporter Julia Frankel contributed from Jerusalem.
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This year marks the fourth time Alt.Latino has taken over the Tiny Desk for Hispanic Heritage Month for a series we (or should I say you all) have billed El Tiny, but its the first time we’ve curated it with a specific theme in mind: We’re doing what we do best and leaning into love. Because we know better than anyone that when our people talk about love, we do so deeply and in totality.
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Katie Holmes Swaps Her Favorite Denim for the Relaxed Flare Jeans Trend People Love to Hate
It's like middle school all over again.
For a garment that has literally been around for generations, people certainly have a lot of feelings about the best jeans. Everyone has the one pair they swear by and anything beyond that is an absolute no-go. That's why this summer's barrel-leg trend was such a pot-stirrer—its cartoonish silhouette had denim lovers in a frenzy, from both excitement and disgust.
But the bow-legged style isn't the most controversial fall 2024 denim trend—not by a long shot. Its divisive nature is far out shadowed by the pants many of us came of age in, which are now seeing a resurgence. Yep, I'm talking about flare jeans. Along with virtually every other early 2000s trend, flares are in the midst of a comeback. And as a world renowned denim connoisseur (read: she has a lot of jeans), Katie Holmes has, of course, taken both looks for a spin.
During the warmer months, the actor was favoring barrel-leg styles, but now that the temps have dropped, she's going full 2002 in non-stop flares. Earlier this month, she stepped out wearing a medium-wash pair that featured the classic bell bottoms, but with a modern loose fit.
Her Banana Republic jeans were a fantastic example of today's reincarnations, which boast a roomier fit and a more subtle flare. They're a stark contrast from the painted-on jeans you loved in high school.
Proving her allegiance to the style, Holmes wore another pair over the weekend. On Oct. 13, she went for a quick coffee run in NYC wearing dark-wash jeans, styled with a crewneck sweatshirt. Playing off her pants' preppy associations, Holmes styled the look with a houndstooth coat and her favorite leather loafers.
Holmes is usually ground zero for nascent trend comebacks to really take off. Earlier this fall, she also ushered in the return of the quilted utility jacket and the revival of the Mary Jane flat—two styles that are also proliferating in major store collections and across street style. So consider this week's denim sighting the official Katie Holmes signal: flare jeans are back.
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While the fifth industrial revolution seems a long way away from the first, both in time and technological advances, looking at each progressive step between them shows that, in fact, they build on each other.
Yet, man’s progress in terms of developing better and better technology is far from over, with predictions around the sixth industrial revolution (IR) already happening.
It’s almost inconceivable to wrap our minds around the future, even as there have been hints at the progress to come all the way through each stage – both from artists and popular culture.
Leonardo de Vinci developed drawings for ideas that were far ahead of his time. As an engineer and scientist, he foresaw the parachute, the helicopter, an armored fighting vehicle, the use of concentrated solar power, the car and a gun – all things that are now commonplace and some of which we now take for granted.
The movie The Fifth Element, which dates to 1997, had flying cars in it, as well as automatically generated food, doors that open on command, and artificial intelligence-generated and communicated penalties for bad flying. The Back to the Future franchise famously had time travel. Who knows, that may one day be a reality too.
The hype cycle will, as always, pass and be replaced by common sense, in as much as humans are capable of common sense.
Our progress towards a life aided, or sometimes hindered, by technology also didn’t start that long ago.
In fact, María Branyas Morera – the oldest living person at age 116 as of January – has lived through a rapid pace of change, having seen two World Wars, the Great Depression, the commercial advent of flight, a spaceship being sent to the moon, computers, cellphones, smartphones, the global financial crisis, and talk of fridges that will automatically order more milk when you run low (although that never really took off, unsurprisingly).
Now Morera is living in an age of artificial intelligence (AI) and the fifth IR.
The first IR, generally agreed to have started in England somewhere between 1760 and 1830, led to an economic shift from a largely agricultural base, to one driven by factories and fossil fuels.
Urbanisation, market expansion and economic growth were all part of this process, which spread around the developed world.
Overlapping the end of 1.0 was the second IR, which is said to have started in the late 19th century and carried over to the 20th century. This stage in history saw the advancement of mechanisation on assembly lines. The light bulb was invented. Samuel Morse created the telegraph, Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb and the phonograph, and Alexander Graham Bell developed the telephone during this period.
The digital, or third IR, started in the 1950s, and brought with it semiconductors, mainframe computing, personal computing and the internet. It is generally the phase of a shift from analogue ways of doing things, to digital methods, and laid the technological groundwork for the use of current tools in everyday life.
Industry 4.0 saw a rapid scaling of its predecessor, and included further manufacturing digitisation, the initial forays into robotics, the rise of connectivity and the use of data, as well as the human and machine interaction that has since become characteristic of 5IR. Kicking off not even 20 years ago, 5IR is disruptive and sees man and machine working more closely than ever before. And there are now self-driving cars too.
The intelligent use of data through business intelligence has enabled AI to come to the fore and has, just this year alone, excited markets to the point where everyone is chasing an AI investment – be it in shares, or in chip manufacturing capabilities. We’ve seen some wild rides in S&P500 stocks, like Nvidia, which surged only to come down when its stellar results didn’t shoot the lights out.
There’s a lot hanging on such companies, but the hype cycle will, as always, pass and be replaced by common sense, in as much as humans are capable of common sense. Gartner’s Hype Cycle tells us as much, and we’re in the peak of inflated expectations now.
In much the same way as hype will taper off, we will all settle into working alongside machines just as previous generations became used to production lines. And we still have the sixth IR to look forward to: taking 5IR a step further into the future.
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Israel/ OPT: Israel must rescind latest ‘evacuation’ orders for North Gaza and allow immediate, unhindered humanitarian access
Israeli authorities must rescind the cruel and unlawful “evacuation” orders – Israel’s euphemism for forced displacement – issued over the past week to residents of the North Gaza governorate and immediately allow the unhindered entry of essential supplies, including food and fuel to the area, said Amnesty International, as fears grow for the fate of civilians trapped under siege.
In recent days, the civilian death toll across the occupied Gaza Strip has continued to mount and horrifying scenes have emerged following deadly Israeli air strikes, particularly in the North Gaza governorate. Civilians have had to endure relentless Israeli bombardment and shelling, without access to basic supplies critical for the survival of the civilian population, including food and clean water.
The latest “evacuation” orders issued by the Israeli military to cities and camps across the North Gaza governorate on 7, 10 and 12 October and the tightened siege on the area are a terrifying escalation of the long list of horrors inflicted on people living in the area north of Wadi Gaza since October 2023.
“The Israeli military has intensified its efforts to forcibly displace the entirety of the civilian population in the area north of Wadi Gaza to the south, starting with the North Gaza governorate, forcing civilians to choose between starvation or displacement, while their homes and streets are relentlessly pounded by bombs and shells,” said Heba Morayef, Middle East and North Africa’s Regional Director at Amnesty International.
“The world must stop standing by while Israel uses siege, starvation and atrocity crimes to forcibly displace and destroy civilians and civilian life. These orders must be rescinded and there must be an immediate ceasefire by all parties to halt the avalanche of suffering that has been engulfing civilians in Gaza for over a year.”
A year ago, on 12 October 2023, an estimated 1.1 million Palestinians living in the area north of Wadi Gaza were subjected to an unlawful mass “evacuation” order, which forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee south, seeking safety. For many months, the hundreds of thousands of people who remained north of Wadi Gaza were largely cut off from the rest of the Strip by a fortified Israeli military zone. In December 2023, the world’s leading experts on famine reported that hunger was particularly widespread and severe there, yet Israeli authorities repeatedly obstructed and denied humanitarian access to the area. In recent days the situation has grown even more desperate following the Israeli military’s tightened siege on the area. All three partially functioning hospitals in the north – Kamal Adwan, Al-Awda, and the Indonesian hospital – face “evacuation” orders.
“After a year of death and destruction, it is agonizing to hear from doctors in North Gaza that they have to perform multiple amputations every day, or from families trapped under siege that dozens of unrecognisable bodies are scattered on the streets or that people are unable to bury their loved ones amidst ceaseless bombardment. The scenes coming out of Jabalia refugee camp have been especially harrowing, for over a week, residents of the camp have been scared to leave their homes, even to look for a bag of flour for fear of being shot by the omnipresent quadcopter drones. What remains beyond any comprehension is how the international community has let this horror continue to happen again and again,” said Heba Morayef.
“It has been nine months since the ICJ warned the risk of genocide in Gaza is real yet Israeli authorities continue to violate the provisional measures ordered by the court.”
Global leaders must demand an immediate ceasefire to alleviate the unprecedented suffering that we have been witnessing over the past year. Israel has been emboldened, with the help of arms transfers from states like the US, to continue its destructive course in Gaza with total impunity.
“As well as an immediate ceasefire and an end to Israel’s cruel and inhuman blockade on Gaza and its siege in the north, Israel must grant independent monitors immediate access to Gaza to investigate all attacks. There must be accountability for the devastation that has been waged against the people of Gaza over the past year,” said Heba Morayef.
Background
Some 400,000 civilians continue to live north of Wadi Gaza, which consists of the North Gaza and Gaza governorates, which is just over one-third of the area’s population before October 2023. Those who stayed have had to endure, in addition to devastating bombardment and destruction, an Israeli-engineered food emergency, which reached horrifying levels in February and March, with people resorting to eating animal food and hospitals unable to treat patients due to lack of fuel. While access to the area north of Wadi Gaza improved slightly in mid-2024, after international outcry, Israel has, once again, cut civilians off from life-saving aid.
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Singapore scrambles fighter jets to escort AI plane
October 15, 2024 22:35File image
Singapore Armed Forces on Tuesday scrambled two fighter jets to escort an Air India Express plane away from populated areas following a bomb threat before the aircraft landed safely at Singapore's Changi airport.
The Air India Express plane operating flight IX 684 from Madurai to Singapore had received a bomb threat.
Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Air India Express received an email that there was a bomb on board flight AXB684 that was bound for Singapore.
"Two of our RSAF F-15SGs scrambled and escorted the plane away from populated areas, to finally land safely at Singapore Changi Airport at around 10:04 pm tonight," he said in a series of posts on X.
The Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) systems and Explosive Ordnance Disposal were also activated.
Once on the ground, the plane was handed to the airport police, he said and added that investigations are going on.
"Many thanks to the dedication and professionalism of our SAF and Home Team that keep us safe in our homes, even when threats exist around us," he said. SAF refers to Singapore Armed Forces. -- PTI
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“If you are a man in this country and you don’t vote for Donald Trump, you’re not a man,” Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk said on his podcast.
Subtle, it's not. But the razor's edge contest between Trump and Harris elevates the importance of small caches of voters who are apathetic or on the fence in the battleground states poised to decide the election. So in a twist on gender and identity politics, both camps are reaching out beyond their ideological bases.
"You're thinking about sitting out or supporting somebody who has a history of denigrating you, because you think that's a sign of strength, because that's what being a man is?" former President Barack Obama scolded Black men last week in Pennsylvania, the largest battleground state. "That's not acceptable."
The polls and history tell the story of the candidates' pursuit of support from men. Trump, who has a long history of denigrating women and bragging about the size of his body parts, won among men in 2016, when he defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton and in 2020, when he lost to President Joe Biden.
This year, men appear to be leaning toward Trump and women toward Harris, though the size of the gap varies across polls.
The nation has an unbroken list of male presidents, who have been presented as father figures, role models and archetypes of American masculinity. Their ranks have included military heroes, including George Washington and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Lawmakers such as Abraham Lincoln, Obama and Biden. A son of the South, Bill Clinton. An actor-turned-governor in Ronald Reagan. And scions like John F. Kennedy and George W. Bush — a Texas rancher.
Then there's Trump, the New York developer and entertainer whose political fortunes have survived a troubled presidential term, 34 felony convictions, a jury verdict finding him liable for sexual assault and two assassination attempts. He rose from a shooting in July, blood-splattered and fist raised, yelling, "Fight, fight, fight!"
He's taking a paternalistic approach as part of a strategy that his campaign hopes could help him not just among men, but also among suburban women who might hesitate supporting him. Trump has long aimed misogyny at women who challenge him.
“I think women like me because I will be your protector,” he told supporters in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday, in remarks about illegal immigration. “The women want protection. They don’t want these people pouring in.”
Last week, Trump called radio host Howard Stern, whose audience is overwhelmingly male, a "BETA MALE" on Truth Social. He recently suggested a female protester at one event should "go back home to Mommy" to "get the hell knocked out of her." His spokesperson, Steven Cheung, tweeted ridicule of Harris' campaign using a sexualized slang term — "cucked" — as apparent shorthand for weakness and submission.
He often muses on stage about his advisers counseling him to change so he would better appeal to women — but then dismisses their advice.
Trump is employing a strategy that has roots in the late 1960s and 1970s, when Republicans realized that framing their opponents as soft and feminine could win them appeal among white working-class men, according to Jackson Katz, an author and the creator of the film “The Man Card: 50 Years of Gender, Power & the American Presidency.”
By positioning Trump as a masculine hero, the campaign has crafted a story, Katz said. “It really is like a soap opera for men.”
In a series of twists on the ever-present gender gap and identity politics, young women are growing more liberal, but young men are not. Most Hispanic women view Harris favorably, but Hispanic men are more divided on her. Alarm bells sounded in Democratic ranks last weekend over concerns about Harris' support among Black men. And some young men feel culturally disaffected in the age of MeToo and Black Lives Matter.
In the election's closing weeks, those dynamics could spell opportunity for the campaigns as they seek to carve more support from whisper-thin slices of the electorate that have yet to choose a side.
“There does seem to be a battle in this campaign to define masculinity,” Jack Z. Bratich, a communications professor at Rutgers University, wrote in an email. Trump, he said, is “harnessing their insecurities and resentments so they feel empowered to vote for him as a way of restoring patriarchal order.”
Harris has unveiled a plan to give Black men more economic incentives and opportunities to thrive. She's sitting for a town hall Tuesday with Charlamagne Tha God, an influential radio host. And vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, fresh off pheasant hunting with reporters in tow and talking football, unveiled an effort to improve the lives of rural voters. She wants you to know that she owns a Glock and that her favorite curse word, as she once said, starts with an "m" and ends with "ah." (After letting out a trademark chuckle, she clarified further: "Not 'e-r.'")
Harris also announced that she'll step outside her ideological comfort zone for her first interview on Fox News. That was enough to activate Trump.
“Fox has grown so weak and soft on the Democrats,” he groused on Truth Social, his social media platform. For his part, Trump is also appearing on Fox News this week in an all-female town hall.
In a sign of how important the votes of men are to Harris' campaign as well: Men are appealing to men to support her. Hence the birth of “Dudes for Harris,” "Hombres con Harris" and Black Men Huddle Up” events in battleground states.
“What the hell are you waiting for?” demanded gravelly voiced actor Sam Elliott in an ad by the anti-Trump Lincoln Project. “Because if it's the woman thing, it's time to get over that.”
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Kellman reported from London. Associated Press writer Ali Swenson contributed to this report from New York.
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The pandals were as crowded as before but even in the crowds, each one was on their own, clicking selfies and creating reels, pandals themselves being more about display than devotion. This is how Arpita Mandal, who teaches geology in Jamaica, sums up her experience on her return to Durga Puja in Kolkata after 20 long years.
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According to her, the City of Joy, now that she’s two decades older, is today less suitable for pandal-hopping, due to the massive crowds, and more suitable for cafe-hopping, with plenty of eateries mushrooming even in residential neighbourhoods.
“In our younger days, when we had no smartphones, we would invest time in bonding with one another rather than documenting our presence in the pandals through selfies. I found people busy documenting their emotion on cameras and being quick in broadcasting it to the world. I too tried staying in the league of Gen Z,” said Dr. Mandal, a senior lecturer in Geology at the University of West Indies.
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Dr. Mandal was born in north Kolkata, where she spent the first 19 years of her life before moving to Narendrapur on the southern fringe of the city, where she lived for another 15 years before moving out in 2004, firstly, a year in Ahmedabad and then to the West Indies.
“Durga Puja back then was clearly more human, with much less technical gimmicks. Food still remains one of the most interesting aspects of puja; we would indulge in phuchka, egg roll, fish fry, there was no café culture except the Coffee House on College Street. Now the youngsters sit in cafes,” she said.
People still stood in long queues to enter a pandal — another thing that hasn’t changed — but the festival itself, according to her, has become more of a showbiz, with the old religious fervour missing. “Earlier, sashti (sixth of the nine auspicious days devoted to the goddess) would mark the official beginning of Durga Puja; that’s the day when priests consecrate the idols. Today pandals open right from Mahalaya, and some places even charge for ‘VIP entry’. So, it is more of an utsav (festival) and not puja (worship),” she observed.
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Back in Jamaica, where Navaratri is a big celebration, Durga Puja was started in the recent years, with tradition being followed the Bengali way and with Jamaican Indians playing the dhaak, or drum. “Since it is a small community, the celebrations are not confined to Bengalis alone. Everyone participates — Sindhis, south Indians, Gujaratis, Punjabis. People bring prasad from their homes and offer it to all devotees,” said Dr. Mandal, who could not visit Kolkata during puja in the last two decades because this part of the year she is always busy at the university.
Each time she attended the puja celebrations at Jamaica, she craved to be back in Kolkata and relive her younger days. execution. This year, she finally succeeded in making a return, even though the reason for her visit was not exactly pleasant: her Kolkata-based mother fell ill. Her return coincided with the time when entire Kolkata was angry over the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the R.G. Kar Hospital, not far from the neighbourhood she herself grew up.
Over time, the anger seemed to subside, her mother got better, and Dr. Mandal was able to pandal-hop — but after a long debate whether she should participate in the festivities or stay away. “Eventually I visited some pandals and offered prayers for justice. I found it strange that the streets that were lit up by candles only a few weeks ago were now all brightly lit up for puja — maybe that was an indication of hope,” she said.
She added, “And yes, back then trams were such a common sight — I would often take a ride from College Street to Baghbazar, particularly during puja, to avoid the crowds. But now you no longer see them. That’s one big change.”
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Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE:MCB – Get Free Report)’s share price hit a new 52-week high on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $57.77 and last traded at $57.67, with a volume of 2573 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $57.29.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
MCB has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Hovde Group started coverage on Metropolitan Bank in a research report on Thursday, September 19th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $65.50 price target on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $67.50 price target (up from $55.00) on shares of Metropolitan Bank in a research note on Tuesday, July 23rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Metropolitan Bank from $55.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 23rd.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on MCB
Metropolitan Bank Trading Up 3.0 %
Metropolitan Bank (NYSE:MCB – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 18th. The company reported $1.50 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by ($0.07). Metropolitan Bank had a return on equity of 10.47% and a net margin of 15.22%. The business had revenue of $121.90 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $68.02 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.37 earnings per share. As a group, analysts expect that Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. will post 6.1 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Metropolitan Bank news, CEO Mark R. Defazio sold 34,986 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.34, for a total value of $1,936,125.24. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 181,208 shares in the company, valued at $10,028,050.72. The trade was a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. In related news, EVP Scott Lublin sold 1,005 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.11, for a total value of $55,385.55. Following the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 57,077 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,145,513.47. The trade was a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Mark R. Defazio sold 34,986 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.34, for a total transaction of $1,936,125.24. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 181,208 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,028,050.72. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 37,241 shares of company stock worth $2,060,436. Insiders own 6.50% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Metropolitan Bank
Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Millennium Management LLC purchased a new stake in Metropolitan Bank in the second quarter valued at approximately $4,991,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD acquired a new position in Metropolitan Bank during the 1st quarter worth about $1,876,000. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new position in Metropolitan Bank in the 1st quarter valued at about $1,303,000. Marshall Wace LLP increased its stake in Metropolitan Bank by 193.1% during the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 50,350 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,119,000 after purchasing an additional 33,171 shares during the period. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Metropolitan Bank by 21.1% in the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 186,440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,847,000 after purchasing an additional 32,491 shares during the period. 79.83% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Metropolitan Bank Company Profile
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Metropolitan Commercial Bank that provides a range of business, commercial, and retail banking products and services to small businesses, middle-market enterprises, public entities, and individuals in the New York metropolitan area.
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One ring to track all? Wearable tech extends its reach
Technology is about to compete for more space on your body, with one tech giant launching jewellery packed with health sensors in Australia.
Samsung announced plans to bring its first smart ring to the country on Wednesday, launching the Galaxy Ring three months after its US debut.
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Irregular EU Border Crossings Fell 42% This Year: Frontex
Sumaira FH Published October 15, 2024 | 07:32 PM
Detected irregular crossings into the European Union fell 42 percent in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, EU border agency Frontex said on Tuesday
Warsaw, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Oct, 2024) Detected irregular crossings into the European Union fell 42 percent in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, EU border agency Frontex said on Tuesday.
Frontex released its latest statistics shortly before a summit of the bloc's leaders in Brussels later this week, where immigration is among topics high on the agenda.
The number of detected crossings into the EU "fell by 42 percent to 166,000 in the first nine months of this year", Frontex said.
It said the biggest falls were along the routes through the Western Balkans and Central Mediterranean.
Nearly 17,000 would-be asylum seekers crossed into the 27-member EU via the Western Balkans, a 79-percent drop. Some 47,700 entered via the Central Mediterranean, a fall of 64 percent.
By contrast, Frontex said crossings via the Western African route had doubled, reaching over 30,600 in the first nine months of the year.
The biggest rise was registered at the EU's eastern land borders, including into Poland. Almost 13,200 crossings were detected, a 192-percent increase on January-September 2023.
Poland and its Central European neighbour, the Czech Republic, called last week for EU restrictions that are tougher than those in the bloc's new pact on migration and asylum, which is due to come into force in 2026.
The rules, adopted in May, aim to share the responsibility for hosting asylum seekers across the 27 countries in the EU and to speed up the deportation of people deemed ineligible to stay.
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Another week in Pro AV has passed, and with it, more news of partnerships and personnel moves. Get caught up with what you missed last week right here.
People News
AV Pro Global Appoints VP, Commercial Sales Americas, Expands MXnet Systems Group
AVPro Global Holdings parent company of AVPro Edge, AudioControl Pro, Bullet Train, Murideo, and Thenaudio audio/video distribution products, has appointed Jerrie Anderson as VP, commercial sales for the Americas. Anderson oversees business development initiatives in the Americas, including expanding the AVPro Edge MXnet AV-over-IP penetration into the commercial market segments of business and corporate, education, government and TAA, hospitality and retail, houses of worship, and medical. Anderson is a distinguished sales leader in the commercial AV industry, equipped with extensive experience to propel the AVPro brand portfolio growth initiatives. His expertise is set to unlock new opportunities, enhance customer value, and accelerate AVPro's position as a market leader.
At Crestron and Christie Digital Systems, Anderson successfully spearheaded business development initiatives, enhanced strategic channel partnerships, and collaborated with clients to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. He brings 20-plus years of experience developing and leading profitable initiatives in transformative technology, including Pro AV/UC commercial/enterprise, integrated building control (hardware & software), mission/business-critical control rooms, and modern workplaces/classrooms.
The company also made several key appointments to its MXnet Systems Group (MXSG), a newly formed specialty design and development business unit dedicated to expanding the AVPro Edge brand’s MXnet AV-over-IP product portfolio to address the growing need for AV-over-IP. Andy Herron has joined the MXSG as a product manager, focusing on creating effective go-to-market strategies to sustain double-digit AV growth over the IP space. Deby Jimenez has joined the MXSG as an AV sales engineer focusing on client engagement, delivering comprehensive presentations for Level 2 and Level 3 AV-over-IP systems to the AV consultant community, AV integration firms, and potential clients, showcasing the MXnet technical capabilities and value propositions.
With 15 years of experience in the AV and networking industry, Herron brings a wealth of knowledge to the MXSG product manager position. His background includes significant roles in product management at QSC and WyreStorm Technologies, where he successfully launched numerous products and served as a subject matter expert at industry events. Jimenez brings over 20 years of experience in professional AV, IT, and networking technologies to her new role. As a seasoned AV systems engineer, she has a proven track record in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex AV systems, with expertise in IP networking.
A.C. ProMedia Appoints Gary Pace as National Sales Manager
A.C. ProMedia welcomed Gary Pace as national sales manager. This role was developed as part of the company's strategic plan for the AV market. He will be working closely with Anthony Stofflet, Luminex brand manager, and Shane Shah, AUDAC/CAYMON brand manager, to grow and develop the company, brands and markets.
In his new role, Pace is responsible for establishing strong client relationships and expanding distribution and mindshare among system designers, consultants, and live sound companies for the Luminex, AUDAC, and CAYMON brands in the United States and Canada.
Pace’s background includes in-depth knowledge of the audio market, networking technologies, client needs, and integrator requirements, which he gained from his prior work as the national sales manager for Powersoft Advanced Technologies and as a sales manager for Beyerdynamic and Dynacord. To round out his integrator experience, he provided technology solutions for advanced lighting and sound as an integrator.
AV Industry Veteran Jay Rohe to Join CCS Presentation Systems HQ
CCS Presentation Systems Southwest has welcomed Jay Rohe as chief revenue officer. With over 18 years of experience as a top executive at Legrand AV, most recently as VP of commercial channel sales, Rohe brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to CCS.
Rohe is tasked with developing strategic partnerships, exploring new revenue streams, and expanding CCS’s reach. His leadership will be instrumental in driving the company's growth and continuing its reputation for delivering innovative AV solutions.
Mather Al-Ali Joins Visilink
Mather Al-Ali joined Vislink as VP of sales for Middle East and Africa Region. Mather is now responsible for driving sales across all Vislink solutions in the Middle East and Africa, with a particular focus on growing the defense, military, and public safety business.
He brings over two decades of regional MEA experience in sales leadership, with a proven track record of growing revenue, profitability, and business transformation. His extensive background covers key accounts, channel management, and regional strategy planning, with a deep understanding of the defense, government, maritime, telecommunications, and broadcast sectors.
Mather has previously held senior sales positions at multinational companies, including his most recent role as regional sales and managing director at Halo Maritime Defense Systems, where he oversaw business development, strategic partnerships and key account management for the EMEA region. His career also includes significant business development achievements in roles at Wartsila Voyage, ST Engineering, and ETL Systems, where he developed and implemented successful sales strategies and led regional teams to exceed business targets. Notably, Mather was part of the Vislink team from 2008 to 2013 as regional sales director for the MEA region.
Company News
Shure Meets Sustainable Packaging Goals Early
A year ahead of its own timeline, Shure has achieved its goal of using 90% recyclable and/or renewable packaging for new products. The company reached its goal early through a variety of aggressive initiatives.
With more than 1,500 different packaging pieces for a variety of different products, converting to sustainable packaging is a significant undertaking. It is especially difficult for high-performance electronic equipment that is shipped to various locations globally.
Efforts to convert to more sustainable packaging include:
- replacing thermoform trays with more sustainable, recyclable alternatives such as molded pulp.
- reducing overall plastic materials in packaging.
- reducing the amount of literature that accompanies products.
- right-sizing packaging for greater efficiency and reduced carbon footprint from shipping and storage.
- membership in the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.
Shure manufacturing plants feature robust recycling programs for cardboard boxes and wooden pallets, keeping literally “tons” of cardboard waste and nearly 5,000 wooden pallets out of landfills. Shure works with suppliers who take action on sustainability, including suppliers who use solar power and recycled water in their operations.
Products are also designed with sustainability at the forefront, extending beyond just packaging. For example, Shure's rechargeable batteries are projected to prevent more than 100 million AA batteries from ending up in landfills by 2027. This figure is based on global data from users in diverse fields such as music production, theater, touring, education, business, government, and houses of worship.
Previously, disposable batteries powered microphones and transmitter packs, leading audio engineers to frequently replace them—even when they still had charge—to ensure seamless performances. Nearly a decade ago, Shure began offering intelligent Li-ion batteries for wireless microphones. This rechargeable technology is quickly being adopted by meeting rooms, schools, houses of worship, and many other venues. Plus, Shure has engineered its products to minimize overall power consumption, incorporating energy-saving "down" modes and allowing remote power monitoring through its free Wireless Workbench software.
Absen Announces New Distribution Partnership with The Design Oasis
Absen has agreed to a new distribution partnership with The Design Oasis, a provider of audiovisual gear and solutions in the United States. This collaboration will significantly expand the availability of AbsenLive's advanced LED products, including the Polaris (PL) 2.5mm and Polaris (PL) 3.9mm IP LED panels, throughout the rental and staging market.
As a South Florida distributor, The Design Oasis operates offices in Miami and Orlando and is expanding its reach with new locations in Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. Its dedication to 24/7 support means customers can rely on consistent, high-quality service whenever they need it.
AlarMax Celebrates Grand Opening of Albuquerque Branch
AlarMax is expanding with its newest branch location in Albuquerque, NM. This expansion is the latest strategic milestone in AlarMax's nationwide growth, aimed at bringing high-touch service and cutting-edge technology to more markets across the United States.
The Albuquerque branch will provide local AlarMax customers with immediate access to inventory from more than 400 premier vendors. The branch will also deliver personalized customer service, technical expertise, and tailored integrated solutions for various project requirements – a combination of offerings that have become synonymous with the AlarMax brand.
Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group Enters Into Partnership with Sony
Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group and Sony Professional Display Solutions announced a new program for members that will give them access to a recognizable brand and their suite of professional-grade products. The announcement was made at the first-ever Ellipsys Catalyst event in Scottsdale, AZ.
The addition of Sony to the Ellipsys vendor roster makes an immediate impression on the commercial display and professional video offerings available to Ellipsys members. Sony’s BRAVIA Professional Displays range from HD to 8K resolution models and screen sizes that suit a range of solutions for business owners. And the brand’s professional projectors and AI-powered auto-tracking remote cameras allow commercial integrators to fill auditoriums, retail spaces, lecture halls, boardrooms and more with unforgettable images.
Modulo Pi Signs Distribution Agreement with MayCo
Modulo Pi has signed a distribution agreement with MayCo, a technology solutions distributor. This collaboration will see MayCo distribute Modulo Pi's range of media servers throughout the United States.
Modulo Pi’s media servers come as hardware-plus-software platforms for high performance and reliability. The company adopts an innovative approach based on two systems, Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic. Available in different hardware configurations to meet the needs and budget of any project, Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic have become a trusted choice for industry professionals worldwide. The media servers have already powered hundreds of projects in varied applications such as projection mapping, live events, immersive venues, theme parks, museums, and more.
Just Add Power Releases 2025 In-Person Certified Integrator Workshop Dates
Just Add Power has added new 2025 dates for its Certified Integrator Workshop. Held in-person at the company’s headquarters in Seminole, FL, the three-day workshop provides integrators with hands-on, practical training covering essential networking skills, AV-over-IP best practices, and in-depth knowledge of Just Add Power’s award-winning solutions. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to enhance both enterprise and residential installations and will have the opportunity to earn RUs and CEUs for AVIXA and CEDIA certifications.
Just Add Power's in-person Certified Integrator Workshop will be offered four times throughout 2025: Jan. 15-17, April 16-18, July 16-18, and Oct. 15-17. Registration is open at: www.justaddpower.com/training.
Just Add Power's Certified Integrator Workshop provides integrators with all the information needed to design, install, and configure a Just Add Power AV-over-IP system while making the most of the features and functions of the company's product line. Integrators will also learn to anticipate and prevent issues that may arise with complex or enterprise integrations and how to take over maintenance of an existing system. This is an in-depth workshop that includes extensive hands-on activities with Just Add Power equipment. Integrators completing this workshop may earn AVIXA RUs and CEDIA CEUs toward renewing their existing industry certifications, as well as earning the Just Add Power Certified Integrator designation.
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Haason Reddick has been given permission to seek a trade, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said at the NFL's fall meetings in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Reddick has not played this season while in a contract dispute with the Jets, who acquired him from Philadelphia in late March to boost their pass rusher. Instead, the star edge rusher has not been with the Jets since his trade was finalized and he passed his physical on April 1.
Drew Rosenhaus, who along with Ryan Matha now represents Reddick after the player recently switched agents, said Monday he was looking forward to getting the issues resolved as soon as possible. Rosenhaus attended New York's 23-20 loss to Buffalo on Monday night, presumably in part to meet with Jets officials.
“He would like to be a New York Jet for years to come,” Rosenhaus said hours before the game, "and our goal is to make that happen.”
Apparently, Reddick would really like to play elsewhere. When asked if the Jets had given him permission to look for a trade, Johnson said simply: "Yes."
During a conference call last Tuesday to discuss the firing of coach Robert Saleh, Johnson made a direct plea to Reddick to join the team.
The 30-year-old Reddick requested to be traded on Aug. 12, but general manager Joe Douglas quickly nixed that, saying New York would not grant his wish to be dealt. But it now appears it is heading that way, after all.
And it comes on the heels of the Jets agreeing to terms Tuesday, according to two people with knowledge of the situation, to acquire wide receiver Davante Adams from Las Vegas — reuniting him with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Reddick was placed on the reserve/did not report list on July 25, the second day of the team's training camp practice.
Reddick accumulated around $5 million in fines for not attending mandatory workouts and training camp. He also is forfeiting a game check for each one he misses, which is an additional loss of nearly $5 million.
The Jets could explore their options with teams seeking pass rushing help, perhaps such as the Detroit Lions, who will be without star Aidan Hutchinson after he was lost for the season with a broken tibia and fibula.
Reddick was scheduled to make $14.25 million in nonguaranteed base salary in the final year of his contract, but he wanted a long-term extension from Philadelphia. When the Eagles declined to give him a new deal, Reddick asked for a trade and ended up in New York.
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AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi in Atlanta contributed to this report.
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Canadian officials had shared information with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval suggesting that Home Minister Amit Shah and a senior RA&W official, had authorised attacks and intelligence-gathering on pro-Khalistani figures in Canada, according to the Washington Post.
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Conversations of Indian diplomats, intercepted by Canadian authorities, included references to “a senior official in India and a senior official in RAW” according to the Post’s report, which said that Canadian authorities had identified the “ senior official” as Mr Shah. The government did not respond to requests for comment about the allegations, the Post said.
On Monday, Canadian authorities identified — and expelled — at least six sitting diplomats who, they claimed, were involved in acts of violence in Canada. New Delhi has consistently denied involvement in the Canadian incidents and said on Monday that it “ strongly” rejected the “ preposterous imputations” , ascribing political motives to the accusations. The government responded by expelling six Canadian diplomats on Monday (October 14, 2024).
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On Monday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) publicly alleged that Indian government agents were involved in acts of violence across Canada. Speaking after the RCMP’s briefing, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a reference to a meeting between Mr Doval and his Canadian counterpart in Singapore on October 15 to discuss these acts. The Post’s report says that Mr Doval was shown this information by the Canadian authorities at the Singapore meeting.
“ Canadian officials shared details about the references to Shah and other evidence with India’s national security adviser, Ajit Doval, at a secret meeting in Singapore on Saturday. Canadians who took part in the meeting included Trudeau’s national security adviser, Nathalie Drouin, and Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison, as well as a top RCMP official,” the report says as it goes on to describe, in detail, Mr Doval’s actions and comments in the meeting.
The RCMP has alleged that the Bishnoi gang was part of the chain of actors, linked with government agents, and carrying out acts of violence in Canada. The gang, which has several hundred members as per reports, is headed by 31-year old Lawrence Bishnoi, who has been in jail since 2015. He was most recently in the news over alleged links to the killing of Maharashtra politician Baba Siddiqui on the night of October 12.
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ATLANTA — Local election board members in Georgia cannot refuse to certify election results in any scenario, even if they report concerns about fraud or errors, a state judge ruled Tuesday.
“If election superintendents were, as Plaintiff urges, free to play investigator, prosecutor, jury, and judge and so — because of a unilateral determination of error or fraud — refuse to certify election results, Georgia voters would be silenced,” Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his decision. “Our Constitution and our Election Code do not allow for that to happen.”
The ruling comes as several Republican local election board members have already declined to certify election results from primary contests earlier this year and after the Georgia State Election Board passed new rules that appeared to allow this discretion. Georgia’s Republican secretary of state has long emphasized that certification is not optional under Georgia law.
Julie Adams, a Republican on the Fulton County Board of Elections, asked the court to rule that her duty to certify is discretionary — not mandatory. Adams has declined to certify multiple elections this year.
McBurney has yet to decide on the new State Election Board rules themselves, which are being challenged in several other lawsuits.
New election rules
One rule says local boards should conduct a “reasonable inquiry” into the accuracy of the count before certifying results. The other says local board members must be allowed to examine all election-related documents “prior to certification of results.”
Several Democratic local election officials and voters, as well as the Democratic Party of Georgia and the Democratic National Committee, filed a lawsuit asking the courts to overturn the rules, or at least affirm that under Georgia law, local election boards’ duty to certify is mandatory, not discretionary.
Certifying election results at the county level is a critical step leading up to the Electoral College vote. Election observers worry that even unsuccessful attempts to block certification could result in disruptions or open the door for misinformation about the integrity of the election — which could have sweeping consequences in a critical swing state.
The Republicans on the State Election Board have faced scrutiny for a series of rule changes ahead of the November election that have been praised by former President Donald Trump. The last-minute tinkering with election rules has drawn criticism not only from Democrats and local election officials, who are scrambling to train poll workers, but also Georgia’s Republican secretary of state and attorney general.
Several of the rules, including a measure approved in September that requires poll workers to hand count the number of ballots cast on Election Day in each precinct, are facing multiple lawsuits and are in court over the next several days.
A trial over certification rules
During a roughly two hour trial, lawyers challenging the certification rules and those defending them agreed Georgia law is clear that election results must be certified by the state deadline. But they fought over whether the court should go further to rein in potentially rogue election officials who may not comply.
“We’re going to assume that public officials are going to fulfill their duty in good faith,” argued Elizabeth Young, the state’s senior assistant attorney general. “You do your best and you certify and you turn whatever the issue is that you think is not quite resolved over to the district attorney.”
McBurney was skeptical. “I happen to live in a county where a member of a board didn’t certify, so I’m wondering when we need to set aside this presumption when faced with real-life examples,” he replied, referencing Fulton County, where Republican members including Adams declined to certify election results earlier this year. Similar votes have occurred in other Georgia counties and in other swing states since 2020.
Attorneys challenging the rules pressed McBurney for a ruling making it undisputable that local election board members must certify.
In fact, later that same day, McBurney heard arguments in the lawsuit from Adams, the Fulton County election board member.
Her lawyer, who works for the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute, argued that individual board members can vote against certifying or decline to certify certain buckets of votes as long as the board as a whole still moves to certify votes that are “correct.”
In his Tuesday ruling, McBurney did agree that any election information not protected from disclosure that is needed to inspect or conduct elections should be promptly provided to election board members. But he made clear that not receiving that information is not grounds to vote against certifying.
“[Election s]uperintendents are rule-writers, personnel trainers and managers, logisticians, marketers, and accountants. Much of what they do is left to their broad, reasoned discretion. But not everything — some things an election superintendent must do, either in a certain way or by a certain time, with no discretion to do otherwise,” McBurney wrote.
“While the superintendent must investigate concerns about miscounts and must report those concerns to a prosecutor if they persist after she investigates, the existence of those concerns, those doubts, and those worries is not cause to delay or decline certification,” he wrote.
The decision can be appealed, so litigation may be ongoing as Election Day nears.
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Johannesburg, 15 Oct 2024
The convergence of cloud, data centre and AI technologies represents architecture that sits at the core of business operation today.
This is according to Chris Wiggett, director AI at NTT DATA Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, who is scheduled to deliver a keynote presentation at this year’s ITWeb Cloud & Data Centre Summit on 31 October 2024 at The Forum, in Bryanston.
Wiggett’s presentation will focus on preparing for GenAI disruption – and why this is a strategic imperative for CIOs.
This discussion will also cover several topics that are at the forefront of GenAI strategy development today – including the development of a clear roadmap for integrating GenAI into existing IT infrastructure and applications, governance frameworks and policies covering responsible use of GenAI, and best practices for leveraging AI-driven insights to drive innovation and business transformation.
Speaking to ITWeb ahead of the event, Wiggett added: “These technologies are crucially important… as we grow into the future, new technologies need that platform. If we look at the future of the cloud and data centre, I must admit I am a little bit biased. I come from the AI space, so I believe AI is important in everything that you do, whether it be operational or from a technology perspective.
“I think a big part of the conversation is going to be around AI as an enabler, but also as a differentiator. The convergence of cloud and data centre is the platform on which everything is built and where these new technologies will launch from.”
NTT DATA looks forward to hosting its clients and customers at the event.
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The Israeli military said it “struck a target belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization" and that it would look into reports of civilian deaths.
The apartment building hit in the airstrike was in the small village of Aito, in the country's Christian heartland and far from Hezbollah's main areas of influence in Lebanon's south and east. The strike was a shock to residents, and it exacerbated fears that Israel would expand its offensive deeper into Lebanon.
“I heard a loud noise, like a boom,” said Dany Alwan, who lives next door. “We ran outside, I saw the dust and the smoke and the rubble. There was a body here, another one there. It was a really ugly and painful scene.”
The three-story building had been rented out to the Hijazi family, which fled their home in the southern village of Aitaroun, according to Elie Alwan, Dany Alwan's brother and the building's owner. Some 1.2 million people have fled southern and eastern Lebanon, where the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has been concentrated.
As rescue workers rummaged through the debris on Tuesday, they found the body of a child, and later a small leg and other remains that they put together in a white bag. The Lebanese military watched as a bulldozer cleared heaps of twisted steel, destroyed olive trees, and crushed rocks.
Hezbollah's acting leader vows to step up strikes against Israel
Earlier on Tuesday, the acting leader of Hezbollah said the militant group would fire rockets into more areas of Israel until it ceases its airstrikes and ends its ground invasion of Lebanon.
Naim Kassem said Hezbollah is focused on “hurting the enemy,” comments made in a pre-recorded televised speech delivered on the same day the United States said it sent a small team of troops to Israel to support an American-made missile-defense system.
Hezbollah has fired thousands of rockets into Israel over the past year in support of Hamas' war with Israel in Gaza. Tens of thousands of northern Israelis have been displaced from their homes by those attacks — and Israel has said its war with Hezbollah is aimed at stopping those rockets so families can return home.
On Tuesday, Kassem signaled that Hezbollah would ramp up attacks further south in Israel, which it has already done by targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa. Kassem has headed the militant group since Sept. 27, when its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike.
Hezbollah began targeting Israel with rockets on Oct. 8, 2023, a day after the Hamas attack on Israel that left 1,200 dead and 250 as hostages in Gaza.
Israel's ensuing war against Hamas has left more than 42,000 people dead in Gaza, according to local health officials. They do not differentiate between fighters and civilians, but have said a little more than half the dead are women and children. Hezbollah has insisted it will continue to target Israel until a cease-fire in Gaza is reached.
“We cannot separate Lebanon from Palestine, or Palestine from the world,” Kassem said.
Also on Tuesday, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced the arrival of U.S. troops in Israel on Monday. The team will operate a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense battery there to defend against ballistic missile attacks from Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas, and has launched two missile attacks on Israel.
“Over the coming days, additional U.S. military personnel and THAAD battery components will continue to arrive in Israel,” Ryder said.
Iran has warned U.S. troops would be in harm’s way if they launch another attack.
In Lebanon, Israel's bombardment and ground invasion have displaced more than 400,000 children in the past three weeks, according to Ted Chaiban, deputy executive director at UNICEF, the U.N. children's agency.
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Italian PM Hails 'courageous' Albania Migrant Deal
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published October 15, 2024 | 08:17 PM
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday brushed aside criticism of a controversial deal to send migrants for processing in Albania, a European first which other European leaders are watching closely
Rome, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Oct, 2024) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday brushed aside criticism of a controversial deal to send migrants for processing in Albania, a European first which other European leaders are watching closely.
Italy on Monday began transferring the first migrants to the centres -- 16 men from Egypt and Bangladesh -- who are due to arrive Wednesday.
"It is a new, courageous, unprecedented path, but one that perfectly reflects the European spirit and has everything it takes to be followed also with other non-EU nations," Meloni said.
The scheme comes ahead of a European Union summit in Brussels this week, where migration is on the table.
In a letter to member states ahead of the talks, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc would "be able to draw lessons from this (Albania) experience in practice".
Italy's two processing centres in Albania will be operated under Italian law, with Italian security and staff, and judges hearing cases by video from Rome.
But human rights groups question whether there will be enough protection for asylum seekers.
"The first people to arrive in Italy's new detention centres deserve better than to be subject to this dangerous political experiment," said Susanna Zanfrini, Italy director for the International Rescue Committee, a humanitarian organisation.
"Even as the doors open on these new facilities, some huge questions remain unanswered about how Italy will ensure that people's rights are safeguarded outside of the EU's jurisdiction."
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Wireless microphones are prone to interference, noise, dropouts, and many other RF problems. These problems can be disastrous for both live productions and installed systems. Malfunctions lasting even a fraction of a second can throw off presentations and performances, driving technical crews, event coordinators, and audiences crazy (not to mention performers and speakers).
Everyone who has worked with wireless audio systems can recall a time when a wireless mic suffered static or intermittent dropouts during a live event. But there are ways to limit or eliminate potential issues. Below are the three most common problems, along with a few basic techniques to solve them.
Multi-Path Interference
Multi-path interference occurs when an RF signal arrives at the receiver's antenna via a straight-line direct path, and also along longer reflected paths. These multiple incidents of the same signal therefore arrive at the antenna at slightly different times.
This phenomenon might be familiar as the visual “ghosts” from back in the analog TV days, or as “picket fencing” when listening to FM on a car radio while driving around a city’s downtown. Radio waves always travel as straight lines, but they can encounter surfaces that reflect or absorb them. Reflected signals arrive at the antenna delayed in phase from the direct signal.
The sum of these reflected signals at the antenna may be of enough phase lag, magnitude, and polarization to partially or even substantially cancel the direct signal, creating dropouts and dead spots for wireless microphones. It's a common problem for wireless microphone systems indoors, where there are a multitude of opportunities for RF to reflect off surfaces.
Multi-path is particularly problematic for microphones since the transmitters are frequently in motion and changing angles. It is best practice to diagnose a performance space for multi-path before showtime by simulating the motion of the talent—literally walking around the entire performance area with a mic while monitoring the RF signal level and audio at the receiver.
Usually, reducing multi-path interference is straightforward. The diversity receiver was designed to prevent dropouts caused by multi-path, and virtually all professional mic systems use this scheme today. Diversity reception uses two antennas (traditionally spaced wide apart) that see two different perspectives of the RF signal instead of one. Diversity receivers employ a switching function to discriminate between the relative strength of the two signals. The statistical chance that a multi-path null will simultaneously develop at both antennas is very low, and the receiver automatically chooses the strongest signal.
If using the whip antennas included with receivers and multi-path interference is encountered, the first thing to do is to relocate the receivers—or better yet, install a good remote antenna system. Employing a polarization diversity antenna such as RF Venue's Diversity Fin or Diversity Architectural (housing two physically collocated antenna elements with one receiving vertically polarized signals and the other receiving horizontally polarized signals) will eliminate cross-polarization dropouts and provide the receiver with an improved signal on both receiver antenna inputs (both branches of the diversity switching function). This allows receivers to maintain quality reception without all the switching and signal dropouts.
Noise Floor and Interference
It's important to understand that all environments are a soup of radio waves. The biggest “offenders” are broadcast television signals, found in large and small population centers everywhere across the country. They are licensed by the FCC to use 6 MHz-wide slices of the UHF spectrum, so a wireless audio user needs to dodge these signals first. Cellular phone and wireless broadband services are also primary users of RF spectrum that can impact wireless audio devices.
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Most of the other unwanted energy is caused by electronic devices emitting stray (unintended) RF. Those can be computers, video walls, LED lighting, power supplies, motors—just about any powered digital or switching device. RF noise is present even in the most remote desert, caused by cosmic radiation and natural radiation generated by the earth. Worse yet, noise is often intermittent, present during show time but gone the next day.
An RF system like a wireless microphone needs a sufficient signal-to-noise ratio (aka carrier-to-noise ratio) to maintain performance. Isolating wireless mic signals from the noise environment helps. In general, the closer the wireless receivers (or remote antennas) are to the wireless mics the better, because it results in a stronger signal at the receiver without increasing the noise floor.
We would hope that the ambient RF noise floor at a venue is about -80 dBm or lower, but with planning and best practices, we can usually work noise floors of -70 dBm and higher successfully. RF spectrum analyzers and wireless microphone management software that include spectrum analysis capabilities are the best tools for examining the RF environment of a venue.
Vertical whip antennas are omnidirectional in the horizontal plane, so they typically pick up noise from all 360 degrees around them. “Paddle” or "shark fin" antennas typically have a horizontal pattern about 120 degrees wide, so they attenuate signals not in their pickup direction, but even they might not sufficiently isolate the desired signals in a high-noise area.
Specialized antennas and signal management techniques can be the difference between success and failure. Selecting a less sensitive, local field antenna like the RF Venue Spotlight may help isolate received signals from the noise, allowing a wireless system to work even the most crowded RF environments. Plus, adding a pair of appropriate bandpass filters can typically reduce the noise floor by 4-6 dB. Using top-quality, 100% shielded coax cables can reduce the ingress of stray RF into a system as well.
Frequency Coordination
Frequency coordination is essential in managing wireless systems. The goal is to avoid not only third-party transmitters but also the harmful effects of intermodulation distortion (IMD).
IMD is the result of two or more signals passing through a nonlinear circuit, such as a diode or an overdriven RF amplifier, and manifests as ghost signals from wireless mic bodypack or handheld transmitters. These appear at predictable sum-and-difference frequencies in the RF spectrum. If these ghosts are too close to one of the frequencies used by a microphone, audible distortion can result.
When two wireless mics are brought into close proximity, IMD can occur based on the frequencies in use. By carefully selecting frequencies, IMD can be forced to occur only at frequencies that we don’t care about, avoiding interference events altogether.
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This is most commonly achieved through determining an "intermod-free" set of frequencies, which can be calculated using various software tools like Audio-Technica’s Wireless Manager, Professional Wireless Systems’ IAS, RF Venue's Wireless System Builder, Sennheiser’s Wireless System Manager, or Shure's Wireless Workbench. Some receivers have this built-in capability as well. Getting an elegant solution from these tools requires providing them with the best possible data, so scan a frequency range at least 50 MHz above and below any frequencies that a system may be tuned to.
The importance of frequency coordination in today's scene cannot be understated, as the wireless landscape continues to evolve with more and more devices competing for less available spectrum. Choosing the right antennas for the application and maintaining transmitter/receiver line of sight in combination with frequency coordination can prevent dropouts.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joey Logano hoped he'd done enough to advance in NASCAR's playoffs with an eighth-place finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
But when he left the track Sunday night, he was four points below the cutline and eliminated from any shot at winning a third Cup Series title.
Then came the phone calls: inspection was taking a long time and there could be a problem with one of the playoff cars. All Logano could do was wait and wonder if there truly was something amiss with Alex Bowman's car and if it was egregious enough to push Logano into the round of eight.
“NASCAR, man. Expect the unexpected,” Logano said Tuesday. “You just roll with the punches and go with the flow and just continue on. I feel like these days, more and more, there are just crazy things that can happen. I just go with it."
Sure enough, Bowman's car was found to be underweight and he was disqualified. The penalty dropped Bowman in the standings, and as soon as Hendrick Motorsports declined Monday night to appeal, Logano was back in title contention.
“I was honestly surprised. I had heard rumors there was a delay in tech, some of those things going on. But usually nothing happens,” Logano said. “Would be in? That's the first question you have to ask. And then you are still cautiously optimistic, so you just keep going on with your life and prepare for the next race.”
That next race is Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where Logano is a three-time race winner and has started from the pole three different times.
Logano will race over the next three weeks Team Penske teammate and reigning Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney, the Hendrick Motorsports trio of William Byron, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson, Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing for the four spots in the championship-deciding finale.
Should he emerge as the title winner at Phoenix Raceway in November, Logano will be the only active three-time Cup Series champion in NASCAR. Kyle Busch, who did not make the playoffs, is the only active driver alongside Logano with two titles.
Logano said his No. 22 Ford team will not make any changes to its approach as the team heads to Las Vegas, Homestead-Miami Speedway and Martinsville Speedway in Virginia vying for a spot in the finals.
“Same way if we made it any other way, you go out there and attack the positives,” Logano said. "I feel that we've been steadily getting better and improving throughout the season to where we are now. The speed we had at The Roval looked pretty solid to me, to where we are a championship-four caliber race team.
“The stats may not look like it. We may look like we're underdogs from the outside looking in, but internally we feel very confident in our race team that we can make a run at this thing and get us into the championship four," Logano continued. "And we've seen in the past where if you can get in there, anything can happen at Phoenix.”
It starts Sunday at Las Vegas, where Logano won the 2022 playoff race that pushed him to his second Cup title. Larson won last year's playoff race at Las Vegas, as well as the spring race there earlier this season.
But Logano likes his odds now that he's been given this second chance.
“We've done it before,” he said, “we can do it again.”
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Amidst a high decibel slugfest between the Congress and Opposition NDA constituents BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) over corruption issues in the last couple of months, the Channapatna, Shiggaon, and Sandur Assembly constituencies will head into the much-awaited byelections on November 13.
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With less than a month away, the Congress and NDA are yet to finalise their candidates for the byelections that is being seen as a kind of referendum on the Congress government’s performance. The Congress came to power with a thumping majority of 135 seats but since then has been under pressure over allocation to development works in the light of the huge allocation made towards the five guarantees promised before elections. While the government has so far desisted from holding taluk and zilla panchayat elections that could test its popularity, the Congress improved its tally in Lok Sabha from 1 in 2019 to 9 in 2024.
Of the three, NDA held two seats and the Congress held one. The byelections have been necessitated owing to resignations of former Chief Ministers H.D. Kumaraswamy and Basavaraj Bommai from Channapatna and Shiggaon, respectively, and E. Thukaram from Sandur, following their election to the Lok Sabha.
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The byelection for Channapatna seat has emerged as a prestige battle between Mr. Kumaraswamy and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar - both jostling for Vokkaliga leadership. The constituency in Old Mysuru region is witnessing a close battle as Mr. Shivakumar is being seen as the one trying to redeem his status in the Vokkaliga heartland after facing a drubbing in the Lok Sabha polls, including the defeat of his brother D.K. Suresh from Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency. Mr. Shivakumar has so far made multiple trips to the seat to interact and receive grievances from the public, and has been seeking votes for himself. Mr. Suresh is among the frontrunner for ticket, Congress insiders say.
The JD(S), which has staked claim for the seat in the NDA, is also facing issues with the BJP MLC and five-time MLA C.P. Yogeshwar lobbying hard to get ticket. Sources in the regional party claim that the BJP Central leadership has cleared the seat for the JD(S), which will choose its candidate. The move of Mr. Yogeshwar, who is seen as a party-hopper and likely to affect the JD(S)‘s fortunes, is being watched closely. Despite pressure from party insiders, Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Mr. Kumaraswamy, has so far said he would not contest.
In Shiggaon, the name of Bharath Bommai, son of former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, is being speculated in the BJP along with the name of former Minister Murugesh Nirani, who lost from Bilagi in the May 2023 Assembly elections. With Panchamsali Lingayats having a say in Shiggaon, the former Minister hailing from the community, is hoping to resurrect his political career. As many as 57 aspirants have applied in the BJP and the Congress has 18 aspirants.
The return of BJP’s legislator from Gangavati G. Janardhana Reddy, who faces cases of illegal mining, to Ballari district after 13 years has made the byelection to Sandur in the iron ore mining district interesting. Congress sources say that Mr. Tukaram’s wife and daughter are the frontrunners among the aspirants that also includes a former zilla panchayat member.
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Morguard Real Estate Inv. (TSE:MRT.UN – Get Free Report) insider Morguard Corporation acquired 24,400 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 11th. The stock was bought at an average cost of C$5.58 per share, with a total value of C$136,132.48.
Morguard Real Estate Inv. Trading Up 0.5 %
TSE:MRT.UN traded up C$0.03 on Tuesday, reaching C$5.65. 5,371 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 11,960. The firm has a market capitalization of C$363.18 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.40 and a beta of 1.40. Morguard Real Estate Inv. has a 1-year low of C$5.20 and a 1-year high of C$5.80. The company has a current ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 0.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 135.58. The company’s 50 day moving average is C$5.47 and its 200-day moving average is C$5.40.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Separately, TD Securities raised their price target on shares of Morguard Real Estate Inv. from C$5.50 to C$6.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 4th.
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Johannesburg, 15 Oct 2024
The facts
The mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market continues to grow apace with forecasters projecting a healthy 6.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) taking the market size from $84.6 billion in 2023 to $116.8 billion in 2028. (MarketsAndMarkets – MVNO Market Report Global Forecast to 2028)
A number of verticals in this market are driving this growth:
- The explosive growth of cellular IOT devices – GSMA predicts the growth of cellular IOT devices to rise to 5.8 billion in 2030 from 3.5 billion in 2023 – that’s a huge CAGR of 65.7%. (GSMA Mobile Economy Report 2024)
- The continued rise of the BrandVNO with large brands in banking, retail and utilities looking to engender consumer stickiness with a branded mobile offering.
- Niche MVNOs, those offering boundary-less roaming, data only offerings, dedicated security applications for enterprise employees and a raft of players providing the expertise needed to lift off IOT deployment.
Overview
A mobile virtual network operator or MVNO delivers its services by piggy-backing off a mobile network operator (MNO). The MVNO concentrates on its core offering in the market, while the MNO provides the transport.
How tightly an MVNO is integrated with an MNO varies greatly. Some MVNOs focus almost entirely on branding, while others run their own networks, providing routing, OSS and BSS functions.
An MVNO can also utilise an MVNE – mobile virtual network enabler. The MVNE manages the connections to the MNOs and offers a range of platforms depending on the underlying offering (voice/data/IOT) from which the MVNO can manage their offering.
The challenges
Today’s mobile networks are in constant flux, as 4G makes way for 5G and operators prepare for the arrival of 6G. There are even discussions around extending the life of 2G networks for IOT.
Each technology differs not only at the radio interface, but also the underlying set of core network components utilising different signalling standards and protocols. The operational and business support services (OSS/BSS) layer provides the billing, mediation and provisioning functions.
These behemoths have to straddle all the network types and often interface different networks via sophisticated interworking functions.
To deliver their services, an MVNx must be able to successfully integrate into this constantly evolving morass of disparate networks, components and industry standards.
The key to success...
With over a decade‘s experience of working with MVNO and MVNE customers, Squire Technologies shares some insight and advice into how to minimise capex, utilise managed services to reduce opex and build agile networks using flexible core network products.
All credit for this press release to Squire Technologies.
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Initiative ‘provides safe place for Jewish theatre-makers’
The Jewish Dramatic Association of London launches in Highgate
Highgate’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse Theatre was packed with a sell-out audience for the launch of the Jewish Dramatic Association of London’s inaugural event.
The evening featured six, ten-minute Jewish themed plays, all written and performed by Jewish people,
The Jewish Dramatic Association has been created by 19-year-old Natan Paul-Collis, a young man with an ambition – namely “to provide a safe place for Jewish theatre makers in London. The theatre world is a very hard industry to succeed in,” said Natan, who lives in north-west London.
“My grandmother was an actress and used to tell me about her experiences. Post-October 7, I realised how increasingly difficult it is for Jewish actors and playwrights to showcase their work, so I decided to set up
Natan used social media to publicise his idea and held auditions to find writers and performers. Sunday’s performances were the culmination of many months of planning. Upstairs at the Gatehouse offered support by providing Natan with free hire of the theatre.
The six plays covered diverse topics. Mai Weisz’s A Trip to Heaven, exploring themes of collective trauma, survival, and cultural identity, particularly resonated with the audience. Other subjects included Elijah Lifton’s Falling Berries about an overbearing Jewish mother and Lucy Singer’s My Work Friend’s Boyfriend about a girl discovering her friend’s new boyfriend happens to be her father. My Cup Runneth Over was written by Natan, who also performed in two of the other plays.
“We were delighted to sell all the tickets. It proves that people really want to see Jewish plays in the company of other Jewish people,” said Natan.
“I now want to build on Sunday’s success and plan to hold more theatre evenings. Each time there will be new plays and I hope to create a place where London Jewish theatre makers, whatever their experience, can perform.”
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Ten times as many migrants died in New Mexico near the U.S.-Mexico border in each of the last two years compared with just five years ago as smuggling gangs steer them — exhausted, dehydrated and malnourished — mostly into the hot desert, canyons or mountains west of El Paso, Texas.
During the first eight months of 2024, the bodies of 108 presumed migrants mostly from Mexico and Central America were found near the border in New Mexico and often less than 10 miles (6 kilometers) from El Paso, according to the most recent data. The remains of 113 presumed migrants were found in New Mexico in 2023, compared with nine in 2020 and 10 in 2019.
It's not clear exactly why more migrants are being found dead in that area, but many experts say smugglers are treating migrants more harshly and bringing them on paths that could be more dangerous in extreme summer temperatures.
The influx has taxed the University of New Mexico's Office of the Medical Investigator, which identifies the dead and conducts autopsies that almost always show the cause as heat-related.
"Our reaction was sadness, horror and surprise because it had been very consistently low for as long as anyone can remember," said Heather Edgar, a forensic anthropologist with the office.
Serving the entire state, the office over two years has added deputy medical investigators to handle the extra deaths on top of the usual 2,500 forensic cases.
"We'd always had three deputies down in that area, and I think we have nine or 10 now," Edgar said of New Mexico's eastern migration corridor.
Immigration and border security are among voters' top concerns heading into the Nov. 5 presidential contest, but the candidates have focused on keeping migrants out of the U.S. and deporting those already here.
The increase in deaths is a humanitarian concern for advocates as smugglers guide migrants into New Mexico through fencing gaps at the border city of Sunland Park and over low-lying barriers west of the nearby Santa Teresa Port of Entry.
"People are dying close to urban areas, in some cases just 1,000 feet from roads," noted Adam Isacson, an analyst for the nongovernmental Washington Office on Latin America. He said water stations, improved telecommunications and more rescue efforts could help.
New Mexico officials are targeting human-smuggling networks, recently arresting 16 people and rescuing 91 trafficking victims. U.S. Customs and Border Protection added a surveillance blimp to monitor the migration corridor near its office in Santa Teresa, in New Mexico's Doña Ana County. Movable 33-foot (10-meter) towers use radar to scan the area.
U.S. officials in recent years have added 30 more push-button beacons that summon emergency medical workers along remote stretches of the border at New Mexico and western Texas. They have also set up more than 500 placards with location coordinates and instructions to call 911 for help.
This summer, the Border Patrol expanded search and rescue efforts, dispatching more patrols with medical specialists and surveillance equipment. The agency moved some beacons closer to the border, where more migrants have been found dead or in distress.
Border Patrol says it rescued nearly 1,000 migrants near the U.S. border in New Mexico and western Texas over the past 12 months — up from about 600 the previous 12 months.
Dylan Corbett, executive director of the faith-based Hope Border Institute in El Paso, said 10-member church teams recently started dropping water bottles for migrants in the deadly New Mexico corridor alongside fluttering blue flags.
"Part of the problem is that organized crime has become very systematic in the area," Corbett said of the increased deaths. He also blamed heightened border enforcement in Texas and new U.S. asylum restrictions that President Joe Biden introduced in June and tightened last month.
New Mexico's rising deaths come as human-caused climate change increases the likelihood of heat waves. This year, the El Paso area had its hottest June ever, with an average temperature of 89.4 degrees Fahrenheit (31.8 Celsius). June 12 and 13 saw daily record highs of 109 F (42.7 C).
Those high temperatures can be deadly for people who have been on strenuous journeys. Some smugglers lead migrants on longer routes into gullies or by the towering Mount Cristo Rey statue of Jesus Christ that casts a shadow over neighboring Mexico.
Deputy Chief Border Patrol Agent Juan Bernal of the El Paso Sector said migrants are weak when they arrive at the border after weeks or months without adequate food and water in houses smugglers keep in Mexico.
"They're expected to walk, sometimes for hours or days, to get to their destination where they're going to be picked up," he said.
The deaths have continued even as migration has fallen along the entire border following Biden's major asylum restrictions.
New Mexico's migrant death numbers now rival those in Arizona's even hotter Sonoran desert, where the remains of 114 presumed border crossers were discovered during the first eight months of 2024, according to a mapping project by the nonprofit Humane Borders and the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office in Tucson.
Nearly half of those who died in New Mexico this year were women. Women ages 20 to 29 made up the largest segment of these deaths.
"We are awaiting for you at home," a family in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas implored in early June in a missing person post for a 25-year-old female relative who was found dead days later. "Please come back."
After a 24-year-old Guatemalan woman's remains were discovered that same month, a mortuary in her hometown posted a death notice with a photo of her smiling in a blue dress and holding a floral bouquet.
"It should not be a death sentence to come to the United States," Doña Ana County Sheriff's Maj. Jon Day told a recent community gathering. "And when we push them into the desert areas here, they're coming across and they're dying."
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Updated October 15, 2024 at 12:41 PM ET
For years, singer/songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, refused to write a memoir; she told people she thought her life wasn’t interesting enough to fill a book.
"I think she's had a complicated relationship with existing in the public eye and wanting to connect to people and share her story, but also really not enjoying having attention on her," Lisa Marie's daughter, Riley Keough says.
Eventually, Lisa Marie changed her mind about the memoir. She began making audio recordings about her life and reached out to Keough for help with the project. A month later, in January 2023, Lisa Marie died suddenly, and Keough had to decide whether or not to complete the book.
"I received the tapes. And then I kind of put it off for a while because I was like, why am I doing this to myself?" Keough says. "But the project of the book really felt like a duty to me. ... It felt like just a task that had to be done, so then I think I approached it in that way."
The book, From Here to the Great Unknown, takes its title from a lyric from the song “Where No One Stands Alone,” featured on a 2018 compilation album of Lisa Marie singing duets with archival recordings of her father's favorite gospel songs. In the book, Lisa Marie describes growing up in Graceland and shock of losing her father when she was 9. She also looks back on her three marriages, her battle with addiction and the loss of her son, Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in 2020.
Keough, who is listed as a co-author of the memoir, says she struggled throughout to capture her mother's voice.
"[Lisa Marie] was very complicated and she was very candid and honest and raw and tough and wild and rebellious," Keough says. "But she also had a side to her that was very sort of childlike and naïve as well. And [she was] one of the most loving people I've ever met. But also I don't know if she could ever receive love, which was interesting."
Interview highlights
On Lisa Marie’s relationship to her parents, Elvis and Priscilla
I think that she was so close with her father, like she was a daddy's girl and he was everything to her that the loss of him was so great. And I think that dictated the relationship she had with her mother. …
Priscilla was a very young mother, and obviously my grandmother was living in this world that was totally overwhelming and unusual and she [had] to be Elvis' wife. And I think there was a lot of pressure on her to be perfect and to be the perfect wife and woman that ever lived. … And I think that my mom and her were very different. Like my mother was very wild and unruly and rebellious and radical kind of, and [Priscilla] was very well mannered and perfect, kind of the opposite of my mom, so I think they would butt heads often. … I also think that that had to do with the fact that she was in grief, too, so I think that she was acting out. She was angry at the universe for taking her father away and that everything and everyone was not him.
On Lisa Marie’s account of the day Elvis died in 1977
She always felt protective over that story. I always got the sense that she would never share the details of that day publicly, but then when I got the tapes, I heard that she wanted to share the details of that day. …
She basically came into my grandfather's room and he was in his bathroom and she saw him in there and then somebody grabbed her and brought her out into her room. And the ambulance came. And I think she says she went to smoke a cigarette. She was 9 years old. And then she watched him get brought down the stairs on a gurney. And she kind of says she remembers seeing his shoes or his hand or something like that. And he gets wheeled out of the house. And then a few moments later, his father, Vernon, basically, she hears him yelling and saying, “My baby's gone” … and I think Vernon said, “Your daddy's gone.”
On the family grieving alongside the public
The whole world was grieving her father, and she talks about watching people come through the house and people fainting and having to be carried out and ambulances coming to get people. ... I think it was a very interesting way to grieve. And I think that it kind of maybe didn't leave her a lot of room for her own grief.
On Lisa Marie’s connection to Graceland
She was very happy to be at Graceland. And in general, like if we were in Memphis, she just loved it there. She wanted a house there. And it was where she grew up and had some of her best memories as a child. We always had a lot of fun there. We would have dinners there and Thanksgiving and when the tours were over, obviously we would hang out in the house and they would take the ropes down and it was just like a family home for us. We would hang out in the living rooms and me and my brother would run downstairs and play pool with our cousins. And so we got to experience it as a home growing up. … And her father's room, which has never been part of the tour, her room in her father's room are upstairs in the house, and it's really only been a few people who are allowed up there and just our family. And she kept a key with her, and it was just a place that she went. It was like a place of comfort for her. I think she really felt her father in the room.
On Lisa Marie’s marriage to Michael Jackson being questioned as a publicity stunt
Their love was very genuine and they were in love and they were in a real relationship and slept in bed together and were very normal. But I think that when you're that famous, there's a lot of people around. I think both camps kind of had people in their ears about each other. My mom started to perceive that maybe he was on drugs and he started to maybe get the idea that she was on to him maybe being on drugs. And then I think there was paranoia. I think my grandmother was apprehensive about the marriage and brought that idea up to my mom, and I think it just kind of exploded.
On Riley’s relationship Jackson
I think my mom says something in the book that people might kind of pass over, which is really kind of indicative of the whole thing, which is that like the version of Michael that was in her/our lives or that she was with, was different to, I think, the version that he presented on TV. Even the way he spoke was different. Probably with Elvis, too: There's the version of Elvis Presley for the world and then there's the version at home. And I think my experience with Michael was he felt like a human being and spoke differently. I remember the first time I saw him on TV, his register was higher and that's not how I was used to hearing him. And I remember thinking: That was interesting. So I think that in my life he felt like my mom's husband, like a stepfather.
On Lisa Marie seeing Elvis impersonators at her shows
She used to, before shows, peek out the side of the curtain and and find where they would be so that she wasn't surprised when she went out there and she would just peek around and kind of go, OK, there's one in the back, there's one over there so she wasn't shocked. … It's like some kind of wild fever dream to go out on stage and perform to your dead father, or like someone in costume. It's bizarre. People's relationship to him was as if he was like this sort of like God, you know? And so I don't think there was a lot of humanizing going on with her. It's not that they had ill intentions. I think that they're just fans and just maybe didn't realize how weird that would be for her.
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A senior defense official said Tuesday that Blinken and Austin sent a letter to their Israeli counterparts as they saw a recent decrease in assistance reaching Gaza. The official said a similar letter sent by Blinken in April triggered a constructive response and “concrete measures from the Israelis.”
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the latest letter was a way to similarly address the problem.
For Israel to continue qualifying for foreign military financing, the level of aid getting into Gaza must increase to at least 350 trucks a day, Israel must institute additional humanitarian pauses and provide increased security for humanitarian sites, Austin and Blinken said. They said Israel had 30 days to respond to the different requirements.
An Israeli official confirmed a letter had been delivered but did not discuss the contents. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a diplomatic matter, confirmed the U.S. had raised “humanitarian concerns” and was putting pressure on Israel to speed up the flow of aid into Gaza.
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AP reporters Tara Copp and Matthew Lee in Washington and Josef Federman in Jerusalem contributed.
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Women should take up more responsibilities but should know where to draw the line and say ‘no’ to maintain a stable work-life balance, said G. Poonguzhali, Assistant Inspector General, Coastal Police.
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Ms. Poonguzhali was delivering the inaugural address at a panel discussion of women media persons organised at St. Teresa’s College here in connection with the forthcoming 60th State meeting of the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) on Tuesday.
The challenges and complexities faced by women across all fields continue to remain a constant. Efforts to be put in and challenges faced by women and men in building their careers remain drastically different. Doubts are always raised about women who manage to rise beyond a point, she said.
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Marriage further adds to the responsibilities of working women. Ms. Poonguzhali shared incidents of how lady officers approached her requesting for a couple of hours to tend to their sick children.
She urged women to have a plan of action and growth target in their career. “Having a healthy life is a very crucial part of work-life balance. Often working women ignore health issues. How many of you follow a healthy diet, engage in physical activities, and find time to pursue hobbies?” Ms. Poonguzhali asked the women in attendance.
“We should find time for ourselves. Time management and proper planning are very important for this. Women are bestowed with the talent to multi-task, and we must use it,” she said.
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“It is important to start a day happily by doing things that we like and that will in turn help us take up challenges in our personal and professional lives. Build a friends’ circle that will listen without judging. Ventilating grievances is important. Being introspective is also important. We should be open-minded to realise our mistakes and not to repeat them. Mistakes when repeated become a habit,” said Ms. Poonguzhali.
Ernakulam Press Club vice president N.K. Smitha presided. St. Teresa’s College vice principal Sr. Suchitha, KUWJ State vice president Seema Mohanlal, State committee members Beena Rani and Vineetha Venattu, district joint secretary Shabna Siyad, and district executive member P.O. Jisha spoke.
Media persons Prajula Kamalesh, Smitha Haridas, Lakshmi Padma, Shreej Shyam, Geetha Bakshi, Dhanya Kiran, Aparna Karthika, and Riya Baby participated in the panel discussion.
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Italian PM Meloni Says Will Visit Lebanon
Umer Jamshaid Published October 15, 2024 | 07:32 PM
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she would visit Lebanon, where Italian troops are part of a UN mission that has accused Israeli forces of firing on peacekeepers
Rome, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Oct, 2024) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she would visit Lebanon, where Italian troops are part of a UN mission that has accused Israeli forces of firing on peacekeepers.
"It is already planned that I will go to Lebanon," she told the Senate, without giving a date.
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will be heading to Israel and the Palestinian territories next week, Meloni added.
UNIFIL, a United Nations mission of about 9,500 troops of various nationalities created following Israel's 1978 invasion of Lebanon, has accused the Israeli military of "deliberately" firing on its positions.
Meloni, whose country is the second-biggest contributor of UNIFIL peacekeepers, has condemned the attacks several times.
She spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday when she "reiterated the unacceptability of UNIFIL being attacked by Israeli armed forces", her office said.
Speaking to the Senate on Tuesday, ahead of a summit in Brussels that she will attend from Wednesday to Friday, she said the attitude of the Israeli forces was "entirely unjustified".
"In recent days, for the first time in a year of Israeli military actions, the positions of the Italian military contingent assigned to the UNIFIL mission of the United Nations have been hit by the Israeli army," she said.
"Although there were no casualties or significant damage, I believe this cannot be considered acceptable."
She demanded the security of the soldiers be guaranteed.
"We consider the attitude of the Israeli forces to be entirely unjustified, in addition to representing a blatant violation of what was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701," said Meloni.
"On the other hand, we cannot ignore the violation of the same resolution committed over the years by Hezbollah, which has worked to militarize the area under UNIFIL's jurisdiction."
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Hezbollah’s acting leader declared Tuesday that the Lebanese militant group is focused on “hurting the enemy” by targeting Haifa and other parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv.
Sheikh Naim Kassem, Hezbollah's deputy chief, vowed in a televised speech to "defeat our enemies and drive them out of our lands." It was his third appearance since Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in a southern suburb of Beirut.
The United Nations human rights office meanwhile called for an independent probe into an Israeli airstrike that hit an apartment block in Aito in northern Lebanon, killing at least 22 people, including 12 women and two children.
Israeli strikes continued in the southern Gaza Strip, killing at least 15 people overnight, including six children and two women, Palestinian medical officials said Tuesday. In northern Gaza, where Israel has been waging an air and ground campaign in Jabaliya for more than a week, residents said families were still trapped in their homes and shelters.
It's been more than a year since Hamas-led militants blew holes in Israel's security fence and stormed in, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting another 250. Israel's offensive in Gaza has killed over 42,000 Palestinians, according to local health authorities, who do not say how many were fighters but say women and children make up more than half of the fatalities. The war has destroyed large areas of Gaza and displaced about 90% of its population of 2.3 million people.
In solidarity with Hamas, Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has exchanged cross-border fire with Israel almost daily for the past year. Israel has escalated its campaign against the group in recent weeks.
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Here's the latest:
Lebanon says 2,350 of its people have been killed in a year of conflict with Israel
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s crisis response unit says 41 people were killed and 124 wounded in the past 24 hours, raising the total toll over the past year of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah to 2,350 killed and 10,906 wounded.
The Lebanese Health Ministry said Tuesday that the crisis response unit report also recorded 146 airstrikes and incidents of shelling in the past day, most in southern Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Beirut and the Bekaa Valley.
Some 1,067 centers — including educational complexes, vocational institutes, universities, and other institutions — are sheltering 188,652 people, including 41,894 families, displaced by the Israeli offensive in Lebanon, the report said.
Among these shelters, 881 have now reached capacity. The fighting in Lebanon has driven 1.2 million people from their homes, including more than 400,000 children, according to a top official with the U.N. children’s agency.
The Lebanese Ministry of Education reported that 77% of public schools are out of service, either because they are being used as shelters or they are in areas directly affected by the war.
Displaced people continue to flow from Lebanon into Syria, even after an Israeli strike took out a major border crossing last week. Between Sept. 23 and Oct. 15, Lebanese General Security recorded 329,386 Syrian citizens and 126,842 Lebanese citizens crossing into Syria, the report said.
Israel assures US it won’t strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not hit Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it considers retaliating to Iran's missile barrage earlier this month, two U.S. officials say.
The administration also believes that sending a U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel and roughly 100 soldiers to operate it has eased some of Israel's concerns about more Iranian strikes and general security issues.
The Pentagon announced Sunday that the THAAD deployment was to help bolster Israel's air defenses following Iran's ballistic missile attacks on Israel in April and October, saying it was authorized at the direction of President Joe Biden.
However, the U.S. officials who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss private diplomatic discussions, cautioned that the assurance is not iron-clad and that circumstances could change. The officials also noted that Israel’s track record on fulfilling assurances in the past is mixed and has often reflected domestic Israeli politics that have upended Washington’s expectations.
— By Matthew Lee
Shelter in Syria struggles to help displaced Lebanese
DAMASCUS, Syria — A shelter near Damascus established to house Syrians displaced by the country’s civil war is now housing more than 300 Lebanese families who fled the escalating war between Israel and Hezbollah in their country.
Abdul-Nasser Khatib, the head of the shelter in Herjelleh, said Tuesday that Syria, which was already in the throes of an economic crisis, is struggling to meet the needs of the new arrivals.
He says the center doesn’t have enough drinking water, food, baby milk and clothes, and “we are in urgent need of the assistance of international organizations.”
A child playing with a make-believe train at the center chanted, “Toot toot, to Beirut,” a line from a popular song about Lebanon’s now-defunct railroad.
Nour Murad, a Lebanese citizen from the eastern city of Baalbek, says she fled a “disastrous” situation and has been in Syria for eight days.
“The destruction and blood were everywhere around us,” she said. “Displacement is nothing compared to those who have lost loved ones.” Murad said she plans to return to Lebanon “as soon as the situation calms down.”
Lebanese border authorities say more than 326,000 Syrians and more than 124,000 Lebanese citizens have crossed into Syria from Lebanon since Sept. 23, when Israel began widespread attacks in Lebanon.
US State Department dismisses Iranian claim that communications have broken down
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. State Department has dismissed remarks by Iran’s foreign minister who said Tehran shut down an indirect communication route between the two countries in Oman.
Responding to a query from The Associated Press, the State Department said Tuesday: “We have direct and open lines of communication with Iran when it is in our interest.”
“There is no misunderstanding in our position,” the State Department said. “Thus, there is no need at the current time for indirect talks in Oman or anywhere else.”
On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian state media in Muscat, Oman, that Iran has stopped indirect talks with the U.S. there.
Iran remains braced for a possible retaliatory strike by Israel to Iran’s Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack on Israel, its second direct attack on Israel amid the ongoing wars in the Middle East.
UN human rights office urges independent probe into deadly airstrike in northern Lebanon
GENEVA — The U.N. human rights office is calling for an independent probe into an Israeli airstrike that hit an apartment block in northern Lebanon and left at least 22 people dead.
Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights ( OHCHR ), says the agency has received reports that 12 women and two children were among those killed Monday in the airstrike on the village of Aito.
“With these factors in mind, we have real concerns with respect to … the laws of war and principles of distinction, proportion and proportionality,” he told reporters in Geneva Tuesday.
Laurence is calling for a “prompt, independent and thorough investigation into this incident.”
Israel speeds up technology development to counter drone attacks
JERUSALEM -- The Israeli Defense Ministry says it is speeding up development of new technologies to counter drone attacks like the Hezbollah strike this week that killed four soldiers.
Israel’s air defenses have performed well during a year of war against enemies across the region, particularly against rocket and missile attacks. But at times, they have struggled against drones, with unmanned aerial vehicles responsible for several deadly attacks.
The Defense Ministry said it tested a number of technologies being developed by Israeli companies as part of an “expedited process” to find new solutions. It says it will analyze the results and select several technologies for further development with the aim of deploying them within months.
US and Canada impose sanctions on a Palestinian organization
WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Canada have imposed sanctions on the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, or “Samidoun,” a charity that allegedly fundraises for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine militant group.
The group operates in Gaza and the West Bank and has been a designated foreign terrorist organization since 1997.
Also designated is Khaled Barakat, a member of the group’s leadership.
Acting Undersecretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Bradley T. Smith said Tuesday that organizations like Samidoun “masquerade as charitable actors that claim to provide humanitarian support to those in need, yet in reality divert funds for much-needed assistance to support terrorist groups.”
The penalties aim to block them from using the U.S. financial system and bar American citizens from dealing with them.
Hezbollah's acting leader says the group is focused on ‘hurting the enemy’
BEIRUT — Hezbollah’s deputy chief and acting leader, Sheikh Naim Kassem, said in a televised speech Tuesday that the group is now focused on “hurting the enemy,” exemplified by targeting the Israeli city of Haifa and areas beyond it, including Tel Aviv.
The pre-recorded speech marked his third appearance since Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sept. 27.
“We will defeat our enemies and drive them out of our lands,” Kassem said. He accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of seeking a “new Middle East” aligned with Israeli and American interests.
He urged Hezbollah supporters to remain steadfast amid Israeli attacks. “Our hope for victory is limitless,” he said. “I give you good news that we are the ones who will hold the enemy’s reins and return it to the fold.”
Addressing Israelis, Kassem said only a cease-fire will allow residents of northern Israel to return to their homes. “We are not seeking a cease-fire because we are weak,” he said.
If Israel continues its bombardment and ground invasion in Lebanon, he said Hezbollah’s strikes will expand over a geographically wider area and “more than 2 million will be in danger.”
Israeli officials say the operation in Lebanon is intended to push back Hezbollah and allow displaced Israelis to return home.
Kassem linked the ongoing conflict in Lebanon to the broader struggle of the Palestinians, and to the ongoing war in Gaza.
“We cannot separate Lebanon from Palestine, or Palestine from the world,” he said.
US troops supporting a missile defense system arrive in Israel
JERUSALEM — A team of American troops supporting a missile defense system has arrived in Israel.
Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement that the team arrived in Israel on Monday. They’ll operate a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense battery there to defend against ballistic missile attacks from Iran. Tehran has launched two missile attacks on Israel as the wars in Gaza and Lebanon rage.
“Over the coming days, additional U.S. military personnel and THAAD battery components will continue to arrive in Israel,” Ryder said. “The battery will be fully operational capable in the near future, but for operations security reasons we will not discuss timelines.”
Iran has warned U.S. troops would be in harm’s way if Iran launches another attack on Israel.
Thousands vaccinated against polio in Gaza as the campaign enters a second phase
GENEVA — The U.N. health agency says more than 92,000 children aged under 10 in central Gaza received doses of novel oral polio vaccine as a second phase of a vaccination campaign got underway.
World Health Organization spokesman Tarik Jasarevic told reporters Tuesday that the kick-off a day earlier to the second round of polio vaccinations was part of efforts to reach over 179,000 kids in central Gaza – and over 590,000 across the entire strip.
“What we have received from colleagues is that the vaccination went without major issues yesterday,” he told reporters at a regular U.N. briefing in Geneva. He expressed hopes that a “humanitarian pause” will be respected in north and south Gaza over the next six-to-eight days.
Jasarevic said 92,821 children aged under 10 received the vaccine on Monday, the first day of the new phase of the vaccination campaign.
“No one wants to see any child paralyzed (because of polio),” Jasarevic said. “But there are so many other problems that people in Gaza are facing, and we need sustained access.”
A police officer killed and 4 civilians wounded in a shooting in central Israel
JERUSALEM — Israeli police say one officer was killed and four civilians were wounded in a shooting Tuesday on a highway in central Israel.
Police did not immediately provide the identity of the shooter, but police spokeswoman, Mirit Ben Mayor, said that it was a militant attack.
Police said the attacker approached the highway and shot the officer before firing on civilians, wounding four. The attacker was then shot by a paramedic arriving on the scene, Israel’s rescue services said, without saying whether the attacker was killed.
The shooting occurred on a two-lane highway near the city of Yavne, just south of Tel Aviv.
Ohad Yehezkeli, a spokesperson for nearby Assuta Hospital, said the officer died on the way there and another civilian was being treated for moderate injuries. He said two more wounded people were being transported to the hospital.
Palestinians have carried out dozens of stabbing, shooting and car-ramming attacks against Israelis since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack triggered the war in Gaza.
Israel has ramped up military operations in the occupied West Bank, killing more than 750 Palestinians. Most have been killed during gunbattles with the army or violent protests, but the dead also include civilian bystanders.
Iran's general threatens Israelis at a funeral in Tehran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A general in Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard directly threatened the lives of Israelis during a funeral service in Tehran for a general slain alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
The comment from Gen. Ali Fadavi, a deputy commander in chief of the Guard, comes as Iran awaits a threatened retaliation by Israel over its Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack.
“That land is a small land. It’s not even as big as one of Iran’s small provinces,” Fadavi said. “If we will, we can obliterate all the Zionists.”
Iranian officials routinely refer to Israelis as “Zionists.”
The Guard’s leadership attended a funeral service for Gen. Abbas Nilforushan, who was killed alongside Nasrallah in an airstrike in Beirut. Guard leaders and others in Iran’s theocracy have threatened to destroy Israel in the past during the more than four decades since the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Israeli police accuse Hamas operatives in Turkey for August attack in Tel Aviv
JERUSALEM — Israeli police accused Hamas operatives in Turkey of directing a militant attack in August in Tel Aviv in which an explosive went off on a busy street, killing the attacker and wounding a bystander.
There was no immediate comment from Turkey. Relations between the two countries have plunged since the start of the war in Gaza.
Turkey has long provided political support for Hamas, including welcoming its top leaders on visits, but denies involvement in its military activities.
The bomb appeared to have gone off before it was planned to, and it was unclear if the attacker had planned to carry out a suicide bombing or plant the explosives. Both Hamas and the smaller Islamic Jihad militant group claimed the attack.
Police said Tuesday that they filed indictments against eight suspects. They said the attacker was a militant from Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, who had been directed by an operative in Turkey. They said one of the attack planners had traveled to Turkey several times for explosives training, and that a raid in Nablus uncovered more bombs and funds transferred from Turkey. The police did not provide evidence.
“The findings of this investigation clearly indicate the establishment of Hamas headquarters in Turkey and their extensive efforts abroad to incite violence and carry out bombings in Israel,” the police statement said.
First responders recover 11 bodies from a destroyed home in northern Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Palestinian first responders say they recovered 11 bodies, nearly all women and children, from a home destroyed in an airstrike in northern Gaza, where Israel has been waging an air and ground operation for over a week.
The Gaza Health Ministry’s ambulance service said the dead recovered Tuesday were all from the same family and included seven women and three children.
Fares Abu Hamza, head of the emergency service, said ambulances were only able to reach the area in the Jabaliya refugee camp around 12 hours after the airstrike late Monday. He said funeral prayers for the dead, which included a medic killed in Jabaliya, were held Tuesday in the courtyard of the Kamal Adwan Hospital.
First responders from the Civil Defense said its teams evacuated three families Tuesday who were stuck inside their homes in Jabaliya for several days because of heavy fighting.
Since the start of the war, the Israeli military has carried out several large operations in Jabaliya — a densely populated urban refugee camp dating back to the 1948 war surrounding Israel's creation — only to return months later after saying militants had regrouped there. Israel launched a large operation there on Oct. 6.
Top leaders are among those mourning an Iranian Revolutionary Guard general
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The funeral of an Iranian Revolutionary Guard general killed alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah drew the largest crowd of top leaders in the paramilitary organization together Tuesday for the first time since Tehran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel.
The Guard’s leadership hasn’t been as visible in the two weeks since Iran’s Oct. 1 attack on Israel. The Guard is the main power behind Iran’s theocracy and oversees its arsenal of ballistic missiles — which would be crucial in any future attack on Israel.
At the funeral in Tehran for Gen. Abbas Nilforushan, the Guard's chief commander, Gen. Hossein Salami, attended alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian and the head of the country's judiciary. Other Guard generals also attended, including Gen. Esmail Qaani of the Guard's expeditionary Quds Force, about whom rumors had circulated for days regarding his status after the strike that killed Nasrallah.
At least two prominent Guard generals were not on hand: Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of Guard’s aerospace division that oversees its missile program, and Gen. Ali Reza Tangsiri, commander of the Guard’s navy, did not attend.
Iran offered no explanation for their absence, though Israel has threatened to carry out a serious retaliatory strike against Iran.
Israeli strikes on south Gaza kill at least 15 overnight
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 15 people overnight, including six children and two women, Palestinian medical officials said Tuesday.
A strike early Tuesday hit a house in the southern town of Beni Suhaila, killing at least 10 people from one extended family, according to Nasser Hospital in nearby Khan Younis. The dead include three children and one woman, according to hospital records. An Associated Press camera operator at the hospital counted the bodies.
In the nearby town of Fakhari, a strike hit a house early Tuesday, killing five people, including three children and a woman, according to the European Hospital, where the casualties were taken.
The Israeli military rarely comments on individual strikes. It says it tries to avoid harming civilians and blames their deaths on Hamas, accusing the militants of sheltering in civilian areas.
Israeli bombardment around Jabaliya leaves family trapped
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — In northern Gaza, where Israel has been waging an air and ground campaign in Jabaliya for more than a week, residents said families were still trapped in their homes and shelters Tuesday.
Adel al-Deqes said his relatives tried to move to another place in Jabaliya in the morning, but the military shelled them.
“We don’t know who died and who is still alive,” he said.
Ahmed Awda, another Jabaliya resident, said they heard “constant bombing and gunfire” overnight and Tuesday morning. He said the military destroyed many buildings in the eastern and northern parts of the camp, which dates back to the 1948 war surrounding Israel’s creation.
“They bombed many buildings; some of them empty buildings,” he said.
Iranian paramilitary leader whose status was in question is shown on state TV
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of the expeditionary arm of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has appeared in television footage aired Tuesday by Iranian state television.
Rumors circulated for weeks over Gen. Esmail Qaani's status in the time since an Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut in late September. But Qaani, the head of the Quds Force, was seen in a black bomber jacket, wiping away tears at an event early Tuesday morning at Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport.
While Iranian state television did not acknowledge the rumors, it made a point to film Qaani for over a minute and later share the footage from the airport ceremony online.
Qaani was on hand for the repatriation to Iran of the body of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Abbas Nilforushan, 58, who was killed in the airstrike.
Australia puts sanctions and travel bans on 5 Iranians
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Australia’s government has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on five Iranians contributing to the country’s missile defense program, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Tuesday.
Iran’s launch of at least 180 ballistic missiles against Israel on Oct. 1 was “a dangerous escalation that increased the risk of a wider regional war,” Wong said in a statement.
The fresh sanctions target two directors and a senior official in Iran’s Aerospace Industries Organization, the director of the Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group, and the commercial director of the Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group.
The decision brings to 200 the number of Iran-linked individuals and entities now sanctioned by Australia.
“Australia will continue to hold Iran to account for its reckless and destabilizing actions,” Wong said.
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Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Zscaler (ZS).
Zscaler currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.64, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 39 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.64 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 39 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 26 are Strong Buy and one is Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 66.7% and 2.6% of all recommendations.
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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 15, 2024 8:30 AM ET
Company Participants
Jessica Moore - Vice President, Investor Relations
Joaquin Duato - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Joe Wolk - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Erik Haas - Head, Worldwide Litigation
Tim Schmid - Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman, MedTech
Jennifer Taubert - Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman, Innovative Medicine
John Reed - Executive Vice President, Innovative Medicine, R&D
Conference Call Participants
Chris Schott - JPMorgan
Larry Biegelsen - Wells Fargo
Louise Chen - Cantor Fitzgerald
Terence Flynn - Morgan Stanley
Danielle Antalffy - UBS
Shagun Singh - RBC Capital Markets
Vamil Divan - Guggenheim Securities
Jayson Bedford - Raymond James
Operator
Good morning, and welcome to Johnson & Johnson's Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode until the question-and-answer session of the conference. This call is being recorded. If anyone has any objections, you may disconnect at this time. [Operator Instructions]
I would now like to turn the conference call over to Johnson & Johnson. You may begin.
Jessica Moore
Hello, everyone. This is Jessica Moore, Vice President of Investor Relations for Johnson & Johnson. Welcome to our company's review of the third quarter results and our full year financial outlook for 2024.
A few logistics before we get into the details. As a reminder, you can find additional materials, including today's presentation and associated schedules on the Investor Relations section of the Johnson & Johnson website at investor.jnj.com.
Please note that this presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the company's future operating and financial performance, market position and business strategy. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, which are based on the current expectations of future events using the information available as of the date
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South African regulatory technology platform GloRep is now live after being launched in beta phase from 1 June.
The platform was launched by crypto-currency expert Frank Leonette, who says in today’s regulatory environment, businesses across various sectors – including banks, crypto platforms, brokerages, e-commerce, retail, insurance, real estate, and gaming – face an increasing burden of compliance.
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and other regulatory bodies impose strict compliance mandates that many companies are unprepared to meet, often overlooking the associated costs in their business models.
According to Leonette, compliance is not limited to financial services. “Industries like law, real estate, casinos, and high-value goods are also under scrutiny from regulatory organisations such as the FIC in South Africa, the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK, MONEYVAL in the EU, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in the US,” he says.
He adds that the costs associated with client onboarding, know your customer (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) screening are significant challenges that companies must address.
“This requires sophisticated systems and trained compliance teams to navigate the reporting requirements of various financial authorities.”
Leonette explains that the cost of onboarding clients from a KYC, AML and CTF point of view are variable and depend on the customer’s requirements and volumes.
“Generally speaking, a verification can cost between R20 to R50 per client onboard, depending on the enhanced KYC requirements and level of post-onboard monitoring,” he says.
“GloRep addresses the financial strain of compliance through its automated ID verification and compliance solution. By reducing the need for additional personnel, GloRep simplifies the compliance process with a suite of features, allowing businesses to meet regulatory requirements more effectively and efficiently.”
Leonette explains that the platform automatically extracts identity information from submitted documents, runs AML sanction checks across multiple watchlists, and verifies identities against government databases.
He points out that this streamlined process allows businesses to onboard clients without significant disruptions.
“Reporting to the FIC can be burdensome, requiring cash threshold reports and suspicious activity reports via the goAML website. GloRep simplifies this by generating pre-formatted reports for easy upload and offers direct integration with the FIC goAML platform, enabling automatic report submissions in 30 seconds.
“In addition, GloRep is assisting small businesses with a subsidised business start-up solution that will alleviate much regulatory pressure on new small businesses. The start-up initiative will allow businesses to focus on what they do best.
“Identifying beneficial owners of a business or trust is now a legal requirement globally. GloRep's software assists in mapping the beneficial ownership structure, helping businesses comply with regulations. It clarifies the ownership layers, particularly when individuals own 5% or more of a company, which can often be obscured by complex corporate structures. GloRep integrates with the CIPC to obtain accurate information, simplifying this process.”
He points out that as KYC legislation is enforced worldwide to combat financial crimes, companies must adhere to these regulations or face severe penalties.
“Knowing your customer has become a foundational principle of online transactions, highlighting the need for robust compliance solutions to navigate the complex regulatory landscape effectively.
“Companies that fail to implement effective KYC/AML measures risk being associated with criminal activities, potentially damaging their reputation and eroding trust among customers, partners, and stakeholders.”
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SPECIAL REPORT: Pennsylvanian Jews may hold sway on 5 November
Events in this Trump-vs-Harris battleground could make all the difference in the US election, writes Nathaniel Frum
For Democrats, the US election night maths is very simple. If Kamala Harris can win the state of Pennsylvania, and its 19 electoral votes, she will win the election. If not – probably not.
In the US, people don’t elect the president, states do. And among the groups that may play the largest role in swinging this ultimate swing state are Pennsylvania’s 300,000 Jews.
Pennsylvania is only the fifth largest state. But the election in the four largest is mostly a foregone conclusion. California and New York will go Democratic blue; Texas and Florida, Republican red. Pennsylvania could go either way.
Donald Trump won here by fewer than 45,000 votes in 2016, the first Republican presidential candidate to do so since George H. W. Bush in 1988. In 2020, Joe Biden won by just over 80,000 votes. Polls have Trump and Harris in a dead heat in the state. A Democrat-commissioned poll had Harris up 72-25 percent among Jewish voters; independent polls have her support among Jewish voters lower than Biden’s in 2020.
Scranton Jewish Community Centre executive director Dan Cardonick says “both parties are working harder for the Jewish vote, there’s no question”.
While both sides accuse each other of antisemitic rhetoric, Cardonick points out Jewish voters in the key city feel “it’s a sad certainty that no matter who wins, antisemitism will still exist and we will still be faced with the challenges of combating it.” Cardonick says while he can’t discern who Jews in Lackawanna County will vote for, both campaigns are working harder than he has seen before to win the Jewish vote this November.
Historically, Pennsylvania Jewish voters have been solidly Democratic but Jews have suffered a notable rise in antisemitism and hate crimes, mostly stemming from bad actors from the far left.
Last month, two Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh were attacked by a man wearing a keffiyeh while Temple University in Philadelphia saw a large pro-Palestinian march at the campus Hillel.
The University of Pennsylvania is facing a lawsuit for allegedly fostering an environment of antisemitism on campus and the US Anti Defamation League says antisemitic incidents skyrocketed after 7 October.
In Scranton, these incidents hit especially close to home. Last November, a Scranton man was killed in an incident with pro-Palestinian protesters in Los Angeles. That, says Jewish Federation of Northeast Pennsylvania president David Falk, made the nationwide rise in antisemitic rhetoric “get personal” to Jews in the Scranton area.
Such left-wing demonstrations at the colleges “may cut into the more liberal and moderate vote of the Jews”, says Falk. “Some of the more radical parts of the left move the needle more than radical parts of the right move it for the conservatives”.
Pennsylvania is led by a popular Jewish governor, Josh Shapiro. But further down the ballot, anti-Israel feeling is penetrating the state Democratic party.
In the state treasurer race, Democratic challenger Erin McClelland wants to divest from investment in Israeli bonds. In the Pittsburgh area, where the Tree of Life Synagogue was infamously attacked by a shooter in 2018, congresswoman Summer Lee, an outspoken critic of Israel, won her primary and seeks reelection. Jewish voters are concerned.
“Summer Lee has been incredibly problematic for the Jews in the district,” says spokesman Jeremy Kazzaz. “She has spread conspiracy theories based on Jewish control or Jewish insidious intent … You have her spreading any rumour about things going on in Israel in a way to frequently feel a bit like blood libel.”
Kazzaz founded the Beacon Coalition after 7 October to bring awareness to candidates who are allies of the Jewish community and fight the normalisation of antisemitic candidates on both sides of the aisle in Pennsylvania.
Forensic accountant Harris Devor, a prominent voice in the Philadelphia Jewish community, says he has been disappointed by Vice President Harris’s stance on Israel: “You would expect someone who was a real friend of Israel to be much more vociferous about this.” He’s not alone.
Republicans are working hard to woo Pennsylvania’s Jewish voters. Republican senatorial candidate Dave McCormick visited a synagogue to speak about the rising tide of antisemitism and on the same day held a fundraiser with Jewish leaders in Harrisburg. The efforts by the right might be working.
Gerald Morrison, who helped organise the fundraiser, sees an opportunity: “The strategy of the group of friends of mine, who are Republicans and who find Harris repugnant, want Jews to understand how significant this vote is with respect to Israel. We specifically invited liberals, Jewish liberals.”
Morrison says he, and other Jewish voters in the area, are highly motivated by what they see as an enabling of antisemitic rhetoric on the left regarding Israel: “The Democrats have not stood up. They haven’t stood up for the Jews. They haven’t stood up for the Jewish kids on college campuses. It’s been awful. And we in the community know it.”
However, Trump’s Republican party has its own Jewish problem. On 21 September, Trump running mate senator J D Vance attended an event in Hershey hosted by Tucker Carlson, who earlier aired a hugely publicised interview with Darryl Cooper, who produced a podcast and newsletter arguing the Holocaust was not intended by the Nazi regime. Vance has defended the interview.
Rabbi Marc Kline of Ohev Shalom congregation in Harrisburg worried the Vance event with Carlson could lead to more violent rhetoric from the right. Kline said: “I’m genuinely concerned because this man has fostered violence”.
The shooter at the Tree of Life Synagogue, who killed 11 people, believed Jews were responsible for bringing in an immigrant caravan with the intention of destroying the “white race” – the same Great Replacement theory to which Carlson has given prominent voice. “We’ve felt it, since Pittsburgh, necessary to invest a lot in security” says David Fallk in Scranton.
Despite his accusations of rising antisemitism on the left, Trump has kept company with Holocaust deniers. In 2022, he hosted outspoken antisemites Nick Fuentes and Kanye West at Mar-a-Lago. Trump also endorsed the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, Mark Robinson, also an outspoken Holocaust denier and a recently self described “Black Nazi”.
Trump’s recent rhetoric is doing him no favours among Jewish voters in Pennsylvania. On 19 September, at an event titled Fighting Antisemitism in America, Trump appeared to set the groundwork to blame Jewish voters should he lose this November.
He said: “I’m not going to call this as a prediction, but in my opinion, the Jewish people would have a lot to do with a loss if I’m at 40 percent Jewish support in the polls.”
Later that day, he continued: “If I don’t win this election … the Jewish people would really have a lot to do with that.”
- Nathaniel Frum is a US-based freelance journalist
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112 Minigames. 22 playable characters. 7 boards. 5 unique multiplayer modes and an exclusively single-player adventure to boot.
Super Mario Party Jamboree is stacked like no other game in the decades-old series. It’s not as consistent as its last title, Superstars, but it’s an appropriately extravagant celebration of the franchise’s rapidly-closing Nintendo Switch era.
Controlled chaos
Mario Party might be a digital board game about rolling dice, collecting coins, and racing to buy stars, but it's always lived and died by its minigames. Jamboree’s collection ranges from satisfying to mediocre — better than 2018’s Super Mario Party but falling short of 2021’s Mario Party Superstars. Many of its worst minigames are motion-controlled, but they’re thankfully few and there’s an option to exclude them.
The most extensive (often best) minigames occur when you collide with a “Jamboree buddy” while running around the board. These allies parachute in from the main cast and challenge players to a special competition. Yoshi has you run a footrace, Waluigi has you play pinball, Donkey Kong has you drum to a beat — and so on.
Win and you’ll recruit the buddy, gaining access to their unique power and the ability to double some normal actions — allowing you to buy two stars instead of one, for example. These allies are so powerful that, unlike their equivalents in 2018’s Super Mario Party, they’ll only stick around for a few turns, and ditch you to join other players that pass you on the board.
Other revisions hearken back to earlier titles or streamline old annoyances. Stars again cost 20 coins, not 10, pushing you to hoard money and minigame victories. Bowser spaces have returned — land on one and a giant “Imposter Bowser” will steal from you or launch a “Bowser Revolution” to equalize everyone’s coin totals. The game also has a swifter tempo, with snappy animations you can fast-forward through. Finally, optional “Pro Rules” rein in the randomness — trading hilarious upsets for tighter tactics.
Party favors
Jamboree bursts with other diversions aside from this main event. You can cooperate through rhythm challenges in a fantastical cooking show. You can tilt motion controls to slide items around a factory. You can even exhaust yourself with “Paratroopa Flight School” — where you’ll literally flap your arms to soar through the skies.
If you’ve got a Nintendo Online subscription, you can jump into the co-operative “Bowser Kaboom Squad” or cutthroat “Koopathlon” modes, which feature their own unique minigames for eight to 20 players (sadly, each participant needs their own Switch). Conversely, if you wish to party alone, there’s a surprisingly involved single-player mode called “Party-Planner Trek.”
Many activities quickly wear out their novelty. “Paratroopa Flight School” is difficult to maneuver, leaving me literally sore. “Toad’s Item Factory” requires patience and teamwork at odds with the game's typically frenetic pace. “Koopathlon” feels like Nintendo’s version of Fall Guys: blisteringly fun when you’re at the top of the pack and terribly demoralizing when you’ve fallen behind.
But in this overbearing variety, Jamboree lives up to its name. Even if it’s not the classic that Mario Party Superstars proved to be, I can already tell that its approachable gameplay and goofy chaos will make it a family staple for years to come.
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Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years, the pharmacy chain said on Tuesday. It's part of the company's plan for a turnaround, as it faces retail competition and lower prescription payouts.
Chief Executive Tim Wentworth said about a quarter of the company’s stores are unprofitable. Walgreens has been on a $1-billion cost-cutting spree. It's already been shutting some stores, shaking up leadership and renegotiating its deals with insurers.
Walgreens, which also owns the British drugstore chain Boots, reported a net loss of $3 billion in the latest quarter. This was actually better than expected, with sales growing 6%.
Walgreens isn't the only big pharmacy chain attempting a turnaround. Rite Aid last month emerged from bankruptcy; CVS has also closed stores and reportedly weighs a breakup to undo its mergers with the insurance company Aetna and with Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager.
The convenience-store part of pharmacy chains has been losing shoppers to Amazon, Walmart, Costco, grocery stores and dollar stores. Many of those rivals also fill prescriptions, competing for pharmacy customers, too.
Pharmacy chains have over-expanded to thousands of locations over the years, signing long-term leases for pricey corner locations. But many shoppers have criticized the quality of the stores, complaining about understaffing and the inaccessibility of items that are locked up to prevent theft. Pharmacies, for their part, have complained about shrinking profits for filling prescriptions, citing dramatic declines in reimbursement rates.
In light of these challenges, CVS and Walgreens have looked for profits elsewhere. They've tried to add primary-care clinics, a project that costs a lot of time and money. The chains have also proposed new payout structures for prescriptions, with Walgreens on Tuesday warning that it would be "willing to walk away from a line of business, if it doesn't make sense."
"I'm very confident that over a two- to three-year period we will have reset the framework for reimbursement discussions," Walgreens CEO Wentworth told investors on Tuesday.
He also added that Walgreens is focusing on adding more store-brand products to its chain. That tactic has been successful for Boots in Britain, though it has not done as well in the U.S. so far. Wentworth also said the chain would work to re-hire workers from stores that will close and added that overall, "Many of our actions across this turnaround will take time."
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The loser was never going to be in terrible shape for the rest of the season, so this one was mostly about pride from the start.
Pride means a lot, of course, but perhaps different things to each side in this case.
For Oregon, the game was a chance to prove it belongs in the Big Ten. That the Ducks’ home atmosphere is legit, and they have the players and coaching to compete with one of the conference’s all-time best brands.
The Ducks did all that.
Ohio State really could have used a win on that stage for a shot of confidence, proof their plan to return to the top of the heap in the Big Ten and beyond is working.
The Buckeyes did not get that.
So now what?
Ohio State entered the season with national championship or bust mentality, expectations that were both high and reasonable.
Or are they?
What if the defense just isn’t that good?
Multiple players on the unit have strong reputations based more on their recruiting ranking than anything they have ever done on a college field. Maybe they really don’t have it in them.
The same question can be asked of Jim Knowles. I don’t doubt what Ohio State’s defensive coordinator did at his previous stops was legitimate, but maybe he really doesn’t have the answers for stopping elite offenses when the stakes are highest.
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Of course, if you can’t count on your cornerbacks or your ends to win one-on-one, that limits what you can do strategically, but that’s really the whole reason Knowles was hired: To avoid having to rely on talent alone.
Ohio State played great team defense throughout the Jim Tressel era. Those teams did have some big game breakdowns, but the Urban Meyer/Ryan Day era has been marked by many more, and a common theme seemed to be over-reliance on winning one-on-on matchups across the field.
Knowles seems to be caught in between needing to win each play with the perfect call or letting the players handle it on their own. Attempts at the former failed against Michigan and Georgia in 2022, and the latter let them down last season.
Saturday night at Oregon was a little bit of both. Ohio State had multiple man coverage breakdowns, could not pressure the passer, was not good at stopping the run on early downs, did not force any turnovers and did not prevent big plays. (But other than that…)
Unlike last season at Michigan, Ohio State did at least force a punt in the second half, but that ended up meaning the Buckeyes lost by one instead of six.
Maybe this will turn out to be a blip, but this not being the first time Ohio State has failed to answer the bell defensively during its three-year Big Ten title doubt means fans are right to be concerned about long-term viability for the unit.
Maybe their problems have never been fixed just because they don’t have the wherewithal to do it — whether that lies with the players or the coordinator or both.
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On the flip side, the Ohio State offense arguably exceeded expectations at Oregon. Before the season, there was a thought the offense just needed to be average to score enough points to win in support of a great defense.
The opposite might end up being true.
He got stuck in no-man’s land on the final play Saturday night, but quarterback Will Howard showed a lot against the Ducks. He had one or two bad throws but overall played very well. He has leadership chops and knows how to get the ball to his playmakers.
Howard is a clear upgrade over what the Buckeyes had at quarterback last year, and not just because his legs can help the running game.
Howard’s 177.1 QB rating was higher than Kyle McCord posted at Notre Dame or Michigan and against Penn State last season (and higher than Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel had against the Buckeyes).
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He looked capable of carrying the team with his arm — aided by how good Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith are after the catch, of course — though perhaps Ohio State could have run the ball more.
That might be nit-picking given they scored 31 points against a good defense, but it might be necessary… to protect a suspect defense?
That will be one of many things to watch the rest of the season.
So, too, will be whether or not Ohio State finally tries some different things with its defensive front given the near total lack of production from that senior-laden unit.
What’s next? We’ll take a closer look at the rest of the season’s challenges tomorrow.
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The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (October 15, 2024) called on former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress party veteran Kamal Nath, raising speculation about Mr. Nath’s role in the upcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.
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The meeting between the two senior Congress leaders, the second in 42 days, comes on a day when the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced byelections to two Lok Sabha and several Assembly seats across the country, including two in Madhya Pradesh — Vijaypura and Budhni.
The two leaders held discussions for about two hours after Mr. Gandhi visited the former Union Minister at his residence in New Delhi, Mr. Nath’s office said.
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“Various topics were discussed between the two leaders over lunch. Mr. Rahul Gandhi and Mr. Nath met for about two hours. Mr. Kamal Nath expressed his gratitude to Mr. Rahul Gandhi for this courtesy visit,” Mr. Nath’s office said.
Mr. Nath’s son and former Chhindwara MP Nakul Nath also shared a picture of the two leaders on social media, saying that various matters concerning the party were discussed.
Mr. Nath had earlier visited Mr. Gandhi’s residence on September 3, when two leaders had held closed door discussions.
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A close aide of Mr. Nath told The Hindu that the former Madhya Pradesh CM may be handed a “key responsibility” in the party ahead of the upcoming elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, which were also announced by the ECI on Tuesday.
“This meeting is clear a message to his critics in Madhya Pradesh and Delhi that he is still close to the [Gandhi] family,” the source said.
Once among the Congress leaders closest to the party’s first family, Mr. Nath has been out of sight since the party’s loss in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election under his leadership in 2023. Mr. Nath’s influence is also said to have taken a hit after his son, Mr. Nakul Nath, lost this year’s Lok Sabha election from the family bastion of Chhindwara.
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While there is no official word on what transpired in the meeting, there is speculation that Mr. Nath may be accommodated in the organisation.
Sources close to the Nath family said his rapport with Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray may be a factor in the tasks he is assigned.
“He was also quite active when the [Maha Vikas Aghadi] government was collapsing in Maharashtra [in 2022],” the insider added.
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However, Mr. Nath’s name has not featured in the list of senior observers appointed by All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge for the Maharashtra election. The Leader of the Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Umang Singhar has been appointed as an observer for the Vidarbha region (Amravati and Nagpur), along with former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi.
Assembly elections will be held in Maharashtra in a single phase on November 20, and in Jharkhand in two phases on November 13 and 20, the ECI has said.
Bypolls to Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, and 47 Assembly seats, including Vijaypur and Budhni, will be held on November 13, while byelections to Maharashtra’s Nanded Lok Sabha and Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath Assembly segments will be held on November 20.
Counting of votes for all the elections will take place on November 23.
The Budhni seat in Madhya Pradesh fell vacant after former CM and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan, currently a Union Cabinet Minister, was elected an MP from Vidisha, whereas the bypoll for Vijaypur was necessitated following Ramniwas Rawat’s resignation from his legislative membership in July, after he joined the BJP and was inducted into the State Cabinet.
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Italy Row, AI In Focus At World's Biggest Book Fair
Muhammad Irfan Published October 15, 2024 | 07:32 PM
A row over an Italian mafia author, growing interest in wacky literary subgenres and the use of AI in publishing will be in focus at the world's biggest book fair this week
Frankfurt, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Oct, 2024) A row over an Italian mafia author, growing interest in wacky literary subgenres and the use of AI in publishing will be in focus at the world's biggest book fair this week.
The Frankfurt book fair, which officially kicks off Wednesday, brings together authors, publishers and other industry players over five days in the western German city.
Big Names include Israeli author and historian Yuval Noah Harari, best known for "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind", American writer Anne Applebaum and British-Turkish novelist Elif Shafak.
But the run-up has been marred by a row in Italy, this year's "guest of honour" -- an annual tradition intended to shine a spotlight on a partner country's literary scene.
Fury erupted after the initial official selection put forward by the Italians did not include Roberto Saviano, author of bestseller "Gomorrah" who was convicted and fined last year for defaming far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Following the move, Saviano lashed out on social media at what he branded the "most ignorant government in the history of Italy".
In the end he is coming to the fair anyway, but at the invitation of his German publisher.
Critics say it is further evidence of a worsening climate for freedom of expression in Italy, with 41 authors writing an open letter in response that complained of "increasingly suffocating political interference in cultural spaces".
The Italian Publishers Association insisted that it would never allow any kind of "outside interference" in the programme, called "Roots in the Future".
The fair is no stranger to controversy -- last year several publishers from Muslim-majority countries withdrew in protest at organisers' strong support for Israel following Hamas's October 7 attacks that triggered the Gaza war.
Despite the row, fair director Juergen Boos insisted that it was "the right time" to have Italy as guest of honour.
"It is a very difficult, fragmented world right now," he said at a press conference ahead of the fair's opening.
"We need to listen. We need to exchange (views) on what's happening in the world."
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season after he led the team to three straight trips to the playoffs.
The 61-year-old Thomson guided the Phillies to the 2022 World Series and the 2023 National League Championship Series and led them this season to their first NL East title since 2011. The Phillies were eliminated in four games by the New York Mets in the National League Division Series.
Thomson's .575 winning percentage is the best for any manager in franchise history. His contract was set to expire after the 2025 season.
“Year by year is good with me,” Thomson said Tuesday of the extension. “I've mentioned many times this is the only place I want to be. This will be my last stop.”
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said the entire coaching staff — which includes polarizing hitting coach Kevin Long — will return next season, as well.
“Many managers will say it, but I truly believe we have the best coaching staff in baseball,” Thomson said.
Coming off a 95-67 season, Dombrowski made clear he was happy with the direction of the team under the manager affectionately known by his players as Topper.
“I think we have a good coaching staff, primarily,” Dombrowski said during Tuesday's announcement. “They do a very efficient job. They did lead us to 95 wins.”
Thomson has a 280-155 record since the veteran bench coach replaced Joe Girardi as Phillies manager on June 3, 2022.
Dombrowski said it was important for the team not to enter the 2026 season with a lame-duck manager.
“He's done a good job for us, been a very successful manager,” Dombrowski said. “There's been very few clubs in baseball that have made the postseason three years in a row. He has done that. We've been a very good club under his guidance. It's also one where I think stability in the manager's spot, I don't think going into the manager's last year is ever good situation to be in, if you can prevent that from happening. He deserves the extension in that regard.”
Thomson has been with the club since the 2018 season when he was first hired as bench coach under former manager Gabe Kapler.
He spent 28 years as a member of the New York Yankees organization (1990-2017), including 10 seasons on the major league coaching staff as bench coach (2008, 2015-17) and third base coach (2009-14).
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Technology giant Huawei has reiterated its commitment to its partner ecosystem, as it focuses on its digital and intelligent transformation journey.
This is according to Li Peng, corporate senior vice-president, president of ICT sales and service at Huawei, delivering the opening address at the Industrial Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit.
Huawei hosted its summit yesterday on the sidelines of the GITEX Global 2024 exhibition in Dubai, bringing together stakeholders, customers and partners. The summit was held under the theme: “Accelerate industrial digitalisation and intelligence”.
Huawei announced its “all intelligence” strategy last year. This, according to the company, is driven by the digital and intelligent transformation of enterprises that is picking up speed.
Peng said Huawei is committed to building a healthy, open and mutually-beneficial partner ecosystem.
He noted Huawei’s partnerships in the enterprise market are steadily increasing, with more than 47 000 partners joining Huawei, to date. Since January, its partnerships have grown by more than 18%.
“We have also established 14 OpenLabs worldwide to support joint innovation with local solution partners. Together with over 30 solution partners in the United Arab Emirates, we have developed more than 20 solutions to meet local industry needs.”
The focus isn’t only on large enterprises, he stated, noting that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have joined the fold, in an effort to go digital.
In addition, Huawei helps partners innovate their business and service models. For example, in SA, the company worked with BCX – the Telkom IT services unit – to build a cloud management platform to serve more than 100 SMEs, he stated.
“The flexible cloud model helps SMEs lease or buy network services, solving their operation and maintenance challenges and reducing capex by over 20%.”
In terms of the knowledge and skills pipeline the digital or intelligent journey requires, Peng said Huawei has been working hard to help build local digital talent.
“Together with universities around the world, we have opened a series of ICT Academies to serve local communities. These academies have trained more than 36 000 ICT engineers and 1 000 developers in Egypt. In Saudi Arabia, over 32 000 students have received ICT training and 6 500 professionals have obtained Huawei ICT certification.
“Moving forward, we will continue to use benefits as a bridge, integrity as a foundation, and rules as a guarantee when working with our partners. By working together, we can develop more targeted and scalable solutions, and drive success in global markets.
“Digital and intelligent transformation should not be a privilege for the few. It should be a benefit for all,” said Peng.
The 44th edition of GITEX is currently taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year, the tech exhibition welcomed over 6 500 exhibitors, 1 800 start-ups and 1 200 investors from more than 180 countries.
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UK announces new sanctions against West Bank settler organisations
Move comes just weeks after West Bank security expert Yehuda Shaul told a Labour conference event that the UK is 'seriously lagging behind' when it comes to imposing financial sanctions on violent settlers
Lee Harpin is the Jewish News's political editor
The UK government has announced new sanctions against organisations it says are involved in the construction of illegal Israeli settler outposts in the West Bank.
The measures, announced on Tuesday by foreign secretary David Lammy, target seven settler outposts or organisations and were taken under Britain’s global human rights sanctions regime.
Those sanctioned included the AMANA entity, which the government said was “involved in the construction of illegal settler outposts and providing funding and other economic resources for Israeli settlers involved in threatening and perpetrating acts of aggression and violence against Palestinian communities in the West Bank.”
Other organisations also sanctioned are Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva, Hashomer Yosh and Torat Lechima.
An announcement on the government’s website named the Tirzah Valley Farm Outpost, Meitarim Outpost, and Shuvi Eretz Outpost – as being involved in facilitating, inciting, promoting or providing support for activity that amounts to a serious abuse of the right of Palestinians not to be subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
The new move comes just weeks after
, an Israeli expert on the West Bank spoke at a packed Labour conference event put on by the Yachad organisation, and said the UK is “seriously lagging behind” when it comes to imposing financial sanctions on violent settlers and settler entities.calls on UK to introduce new sanctions against West Bank settlersAnnouncing the new move Lammy said: “When I went to the West Bank earlier this year, on one of my first trips as Foreign Secretary, I met with Palestinians whose communities have suffered horrific violence at the hands of Israeli settlers.
“The inaction of the Israeli government has allowed an environment of impunity to flourish where settler violence has been allowed to increase unchecked. Settlers have shockingly even targeted schools and families with young children.
“Today’s measures will help bring accountability to those who have supported and perpetrated such heinous abuses of human rights. The Israeli government must crack down on settler violence and stop settler expansion on Palestinian land. As long as violent extremists remain unaccountable, the UK and the international community will continue to act.”
Settler violence often seeks to force Palestinians to leave their homes, and seize their land for the construction of outposts, which are illegal under both international and Israeli law, an update on the government’s website said.
The measures follow an unprecedented rise in settler violence in the West Bank over the last year, with the UN recording over 1,400 attacks by settlers against Palestinian communities since October 2023.
The month of October sees the beginning of the olive harvest in the West Bank, an important time both culturally and economically for Palestinians. It has traditionally suffered spikes in violence as organised settler groups disrupt and attack Palestinians.
The government said the measures are part of wider UK efforts to support a more stable West Bank, which is vital for the peace and security of both Palestinians and Israelis.
Speaking at an event organised by Yachad at Labour conference Shaul said:”“Since May, we haven’t had an announcement from the UK on sanctions against violence and settler terrorism.
“I think that’s a very important issue. The United States has opened the door. The Tory government did it in May. This should be a very low hanging fruit for Labour.
“Defending Israeli terrorism in the West Bank is not something that many people would stand and do. ”
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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said North Korea blew up the northern parts of inter-Korean roads no longer in use on Tuesday, as the rivals are locked in rising animosities over North Korea's claim that South Korea flew drones over its capital, Pyongyang.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a brief statement that North Korea blew up parts of the roads on Tuesday.
It said South Korea's military is bolstering its readiness and surveillance posture but gave no further details.
The explosions came a day after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a meeting with his top military and security officials. During the meeting, Kim described the alleged South Korean drone flights as the "enemy's serious provocation" and laid out unspecified tasks related to "immediate military action" and the operation of his "war deterrent" for defending the country's sovereignty, the North's state media reported earlier Tuesday.
North Korea earlier put frontline artillery and other army units on standby to launch strikes on South Korea, if drones from South Korea are found over North Korea again. South Korea has refused to confirm whether it sent drones but warned it would sternly punish North Korea if the safety of its citizens is threatened.
Destroying the roads would be in line with leader Kim Jong Un's push to cut off ties with South Korea, formally cement it as his country's principal enemy and abandon the North's decades-long objective to seek a peaceful Korean unification.
During the previous era of inter-Korean détente in the 2000s, the two Koreas reconnected two road routes and two rail tracks across their heavily fortified border. But their operations later were suspended one by one as the Koreas wrangled over North Korea's nuclear program and other issues.
Last week, North Korea said it would permanently block its border with South Korea and build front-line defense structures to cope with "confrontational hysteria" by South Korean and U.S. forces. South Korean officials said North Korea had already been adding anti-tank barriers and laying mines along the border since earlier this year. They said North Korea has also planted mines and removed lamps along its sections of the inter-Korean roads and taken out ties on the northern side of the railways.
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Happy shouts and laughter fill the cafeteria at Locust Grove Baptist Church in New Market, Alabama — a small town just outside of Huntsville, in the northern part of the state.
While the grandparents eat dinner, their grandchildren chase each other around the tables.
They call themselves “grandfamilies.” Everyone here knows each other.
It’s the quarterly meeting of a group called Grandparents as Parents, a time when they can get the kids together and catch up over spaghetti, Caesar salad, and homemade chocolate mud pie.
But beneath all the joyful camaraderie lie tough stories. These personal histories and traumas bubble up casually, as they can in conversations between people with shared experiences.
“My daughter is addicted to drugs,” explains Donna Standridge.
She’s seated at a table with her husband, Jeff. Between bites, she’s keeping an eye on one of her grandsons. He’s desperate for her attention, hanging onto her arm, crying “Mawmaw! Mawmaw! Mawmaw!” as she tries to eat and talk.
Standridge is 55, Jeff is 66. Instead of retiring or traveling, they’re raising four grandsons — ages 11, 7, 5 and 3 — in nearby Jefferson County.
“Opioids is where it all began,” Standridge says of her daughter’s struggles. In a story that echoes so many others, Standridge says her daughter’s opioid use disorder started with prescription painkillers, before eventually moving to heroin and finally, fentanyl.
Standridge says her daughter loves her sons and has had periods of sobriety. At times, she’s been in treatment and made progress. Other times, she’s gone back to using. The back and forth, Standridge says, is hard on the kids. That’s why she and her husband stepped in to care for them.
“Because of the addiction and being in active addiction, relapsing and stuff when she was clean, it wasn't a healthy environment for them.”
Parental addiction is driving formation of new ‘grandfamilies’
There was another reason these grandfamilies had gathered at the church on Aug. 22 — besides support and community. The Standridges and about 15 other families were here to learn about a new pilot program just approved by the state legislature.
Alabama has received almost $100 million dollars from legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors like Cardinal Health and McKesson and pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens.
In January, the Alabama Department of Mental Health appropriated $280,000 for grandparents like these, thrust into a new phase of parenting because of their children’s struggles with opioid use disorder.
The new pilot will be managed jointly by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS).
More than 2.5 million children in the U.S. are raised by grandfamilies — grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other extended family members — when their parents are unable to care for them, according to the 2022 "State of Grandfamilies" report from Generations United, a national advocacy group.
Parental substance use, especially the rise of opioids, is a key driver behind this trend, with other family members stepping in to prevent children from entering foster care.
In Alabama, 48% of foster care entries list parental substance use as the reason for children entering the system.
Yet, the grandfamilies at this church often struggle without the formal support systems available to foster families
The funds from the new pilot program come from the opioid settlement funds the state has received thus far. Advocates say the estimated $1,000-$2,000 per family is not enough to cover the expenses that come with raising a child — much less multiple children — but it’s a good first step.
Other states may follow Alabama’s experiment
The payments are expected this fall, for grandfamilies in three counties: Madison, Coffee, and Escambia, in the northern, middle, and southern part of the state, respectively.
For the grandparents at the church, any support would be helpful. Standridge reflects that people often focus on drug users when thinking about the opioid epidemic. But it’s their families — especially the children — who must live with the impacts — and who need support as well.
“We're the silent victims, if you will,” she says.
In Alabama, grandfamilies in Alabama don’t have access to certain welfare programs, like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). This new program is supposed to help alleviate that.
Unfortunately, Standridge learned later that evening, during the presentation, that her family wouldn’t qualify for the pilot payments this year, because they don’t live in one of the three counties in the pilot.
Still, Keith Lowhorne, the founder of Grandparents as Parents, is excited for the families that will be helped.
“This is like a dream come true. You’ve got grandparents that are suffering,” Lowhorne says.
As far as he knows, this is the first time that opioid settlement funds will be directed towards grandparents or relative caregivers over age 55 raising their grandchildren because of opioids.
“Alabama is not known for being first about anything,” Lowhorne says. “As far as we know, and as far as everyone has told us, this is the first for the country. We are extremely proud of that.”
Other states, such as Nevada, will soon be following suit in using settlement money to help grandfamilies, according to Lowhorne. He’s been contacted by organizations like Foster Kinship, a statewide support program in Nevada.
Using opioid settlement funds in this way is essential for placing kids with family members, instead of entering the foster care system, according to Ali Caliendo, founder and director of Nevada’s Foster Kinship.
“Every state should be allocating a portion of their settlement dollars to families raising children who are victims,” Caliendo says.
Raising grandkids later in life, on limited incomes
These grandparents have stepped up, doing the work of raising children, despite their limited resources, Caliendo says. It’s true that they are motivated by love — but love isn’t always enough to support young children.
“Love doesn't buy groceries. Love doesn't get beds. Love doesn't solve medical issues,” Caliendo says. “So grandparents really do need extra financial support to make sure that those children can thrive.”
Lowhorne agrees that grandfamilies can face difficult and unique challenges. Many of them live below the poverty line and survive on fixed incomes from pensions, Social Security, or disability payments. And because grandparents are older, getting a job can be difficult — or just not an option for many.
“Some of them are living on $1,500 a month,” Lowhorne says. “And that's not very much money these days when you're trying to take care of a kid, possibly a baby.
In addition, Lowhorne knows grandparents who are caring for premature babies with medical issues, or infants born dependent on opioids because of the mother’s substance use.
Older children have challenges as well, Lowhorne adds, including histories of trauma, abuse or neglect.
Three counties across Alabama will receive funds
Under the pilot, Madison County, where New Market is located, will receive just over $90,000 for the year.
Families will apply for the money and could get a one-time payment between $1,000-$2,000.
Lowhorne concedes that the payment doesn’t come close to helping with all the needs, but it still “makes a world of a difference” to these grandfamilies.
Grandparents will be able to use the money to buy groceries, pay bills, obtain dental care or to enroll the kids in sports programs to keep them active. Funds can also be used for school supplies or uniforms.
Lowhorne and his wife are raising a granddaughter, and he had just taken her shopping earlier that day for a school uniform.
“Let me tell you, I learned some things on how to shop with a young, seven-year-old girl,” he says, laughing. “But it was fun. We had a good time. She said it was a daughter-daddy day.”
While the state’s first round of settlement funds is now being distributed, Alabama expects hundreds of millions more in the coming decade. Lowhorne hopes that Alabama officials will continue to distribute that money to grandfamilies, and become a model for other states as well.
“We want other states to follow because other states are just like Alabama,” Lowhorne says. “You’ve got tens of thousands of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren with hardly any help, if any help at all. Like in Alabama, they get nothing.”
This story comes from NPR’s health reporting partnership with the Gulf States Newsroom and KFF Health News.
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As the northeast monsoon began lashing the city, south Chennai continued to bear the brunt once again, with several areas flooded on Tuesday. Several areas of the OMR remained cut off from the rest of the city by evening though the rains had abated by then.
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While a few regions that usually get flooded such as Valasaravakkam and Virugambakkam had less waterlogging, a few others in the far south, particularly, Kannagi Nagar in Thoraipakkam and Velachery were inundated. . Relief centres in Thoraipakkam were not functioning owing to inundation, according to volunteers with the Greater Chennai Corporation.
In AGS Colony, Velachery, water rose up to 2-3 feet, but began receding after motor pumps were deployed. Geetha Ganesh, of AGS Colony, suggested that Velachery Lake must be emptied before the monsoon sets in otherwise waterlogging issue would persist as the rainwater has nowhere to drain into. Regarding this, a Corporation official said the Water Resources Department had been informed of the need for precautionary action and they would take a call based on the upcoming showers.
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On OMR, Sholinganallur, Kandanchavadi, and several areas along Rajiv Gandhi Salai, motorists faced long delays due to water-clogged stretches. GCC officials and Council members flagged accumulation of plastic waste and garbage in stormwater drains as the main reasons for clogging and stagnation. The senior official said, “Heavy rain in a short span has caused the inundation. The issues are being monitored and waterlogging will be relieved within a few hours,” OMR Residents’ Associations also flagged lack of stormwater drain in a few parts as well.
A senior official for Chennai south stated that the Narayanapuram Lake was being pre-emptied and hence, there may be some respite for people around that area, even as heavy showers are predicted for Wednesday.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma. Subramanian visited Maduravoyal and Valasaravakkam areas: waterbodies, canals and relief centres. Meanwhile, milk packets were not distributed to any of these areas, several residents claimed.
Chennai south MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian said, “Chennai is 100% ready to face rain, medical camps will be held in several areas and milk packets are being distributed to all areas.” She has urged residents to reach out to her with greivances on her number 9344833508 and email ID: contact@ithamizhachi.com
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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.
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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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Johannesburg, 15 Oct 2024
A new study conducted by Nclose has shed light on the growing ransomware threat facing South African businesses. According to the Nclose State of Ransomware in South Africa survey, which gathered responses from 500 local organisations, 63.2% of respondents reported experiencing at least one ransomware attack in the past 24 months. Alarmingly, financial losses from these incidents have run into the tens of millions of rands.
Stephen Osler, Co-Founder and Business Development Director at Nclose, notes that the findings come as no surprise. “Many organisations hesitate to disclose attacks, so the true extent of ransomware in South Africa is likely underreported. What we do know is that cyber crime, particularly ransomware, is rising rapidly.”
The financial impact is equally concerning. While 28% of businesses reported no financial losses, Osler finds this figure “unlikely”, considering the costs associated with remediation, downtime and operational disruption. The survey revealed that 14 businesses suffered losses exceeding R10 million each, with 8.6% reporting losses between R1 million and R10 million.
Key vulnerabilities emerged from the study, with exploited software vulnerabilities accounting for 21.2% of attacks, followed by phishing or social engineering incidents (16.2%), and supply chain attacks (12.8%). Osler expressed concern that “software vulnerabilities were higher than expected, since patch management is a fundamental part of cyber security”.
Despite the challenges, the survey points to positive signs of increased resilience. Notably, 70.8% of respondents now express confidence in their ability to prevent future ransomware attacks, with many businesses prioritising cyber security at the highest level. “It’s encouraging to see that boards and top executives are recognising cyber security as a critical business risk,” Osler says.
According to the survey:
- 74.6% of organisations now view cyber security as a top priority.
- 23% allocate over 20% of their IT budget to cyber security.
- Nearly 60% of respondents anticipate an increase in ransomware attacks over the next year.
Osler stresses that while budget increases are important, they must be strategically allocated. “Businesses should adopt a risk-based approach and explore smarter toolsets and partnerships to optimise their cyber security investments.”
As ransomware continues to evolve, Nclose’s survey serves as both a warning and a guide for South African enterprises. “By learning from past experiences and making cyber security a top priority, businesses can build greater resilience in the face of this growing threat,” Osler concludes.
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Mustard Seed Financial LLC bought a new position in Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEARCA:VT – Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 5,129 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $614,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. EWA LLC grew its holdings in Vanguard Total World Stock ETF by 0.5% in the 2nd quarter. EWA LLC now owns 17,653 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $2,027,000 after acquiring an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. Abacus Planning Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Vanguard Total World Stock ETF by 0.9% in the second quarter. Abacus Planning Group Inc. now owns 10,064 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $1,134,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. Compton Wealth Advisory Group LLC increased its holdings in Vanguard Total World Stock ETF by 3.5% during the 1st quarter. Compton Wealth Advisory Group LLC now owns 2,913 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $322,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares during the period. Index Fund Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in Vanguard Total World Stock ETF by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Index Fund Advisors Inc. now owns 8,359 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $942,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Finally, Blue Edge Capital LLC grew its position in shares of Vanguard Total World Stock ETF by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Edge Capital LLC now owns 10,368 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $1,168,000 after buying an additional 101 shares during the last quarter.
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF Stock Down 0.6 %
Shares of VT traded down $0.77 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $119.92. 346,262 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,560,018. The firm has a market capitalization of $39.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.93 and a beta of 0.95. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $116.38 and its 200-day moving average price is $113.15. Vanguard Total World Stock ETF has a 1 year low of $88.74 and a 1 year high of $120.82.
About Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF (the Fund) is an open-end investment company. The Fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap Index, which covers both well-established and still-developing markets. The Fund invests in both foreign and the United States stocks. The fund offers three classes of shares: Investor Shares, Institutional Shares, and ETF Shares.
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US warns Israel it will impose arms embargo if ‘dire’ Gaza aid situation not addressed
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin give Israeli government 30 days to address 'deterioration of the humanitarian situation' in Gaza
Lee Harpin is the Jewish News's political editor
The United States has warned the Israeli government it will impose an arms embargo if it does not urgently address the “deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
The White House expressed deep concern over the “increasingly dire” conditions in Gaza and called for urgent steps by Israel within the next 30 days to reverse this trend.
A letter from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin sent to both Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Demer on Sunday called for Israel to uphold its March 2024 commitment “to allow and not prevent the transfer of American humanitarian aid or aid supported by the administration in Gaza.”
It added: “Israel must, starting now and within 30 days, act on the following concrete measures. Failure to demonstrate a sustained commitment to implementing and maintaining these measures may have implications for U.S. policy under NSM-20 and relevant U.S. law.”
The Biden administration said the situation in Gaza was “increasingly dire,” and added they were “particularly concerned that recent actions by the Israeli government – including halting commercial imports, denying or impeding nearly 90 percent of humanitarian movements between northern and southern Gaza in September, continuing burdensome and excessive dual-use restrictions and instituting new vetting and onerous liability and customs requirements for humanitarian staff and shipments – together with increased lawlessness and looting – are contributing to an accelerated deterioration in the conditions in Gaza.”
The letter was sent ahead of the decision by the US to deploy its THAAD missile defense system to Israel.
French President Emmanuel Macron sparked anger after he called for an arms embargo on Israel earlier this month.
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This year marks the fourth time Alt.Latino has taken over the Tiny Desk for Hispanic Heritage Month for a series we (or should I say you all) have billed El Tiny, but its the first time we’ve curated it with a specific theme in mind: We’re doing what we do best and leaning into love. Because we know better than anyone that when our people talk about love, we do so deeply and in totality.
Sheila E.: Tiny Desk Concert
One of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.
The Marías: Tiny Desk Concert
The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.
Eladio Carrión: Tiny Desk Concert
The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso: Tiny Desk Concert
Argentina is a country notorious for unabashed expression and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso take nothing for granted when it comes to showing up as they are.
Rita Payés: Tiny Desk Concert
The artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition.
Fabiola Méndez: Tiny Desk Concert
The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.
Ivan Cornejo: Tiny Desk Concert
Whether in a stadium of 75,000 or behind a desk in an office building, Ivan Cornejo sings two notes and the heart quiets.
OKAN: Tiny Desk Concert
The group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.
Daniel, Me Estás Matando: Tiny Desk Concert
The Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.
Danny Ocean: Tiny Desk Concert
The Venezuelan artist’s performance reflects his ability to make universal music about love without losing sight of larger human struggles.
Juanes: Tiny Desk Concert
The Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.
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There’s a valley in rural southwest Utah that’s become a hub for renewable energy. Dozens of tall white wind turbines whoosh up in the sky. A sea of solar panels glistens in the distance.
But the new kid on the block is mostly hidden underground.
From the surface, Fervo Energy’s Cape Station looks more or less like an oil derrick, with a thin metal tower rising above the sagebrush steppe.
But this $2 billion geothermal project, which broke ground last year, is not drilling for gas. It’s drilling for underground heat that CEO Tim Latimer believes holds the key to generating carbon-free power — lots of it.
“Just these three well pads alone will produce 100 megawatts of electricity. Around-the-clock, 24/7 electricity,” he said.
Latimer stood overlooking the project, which is currently under construction, on one of the drill rig’s metal platforms 40 feet off the ground. This well is one of the 24 Fervo is in the process of completing at Cape Station to harness the Earth’s natural heat and generate electricity.
Not your father's geothermal energy
This isn’t the type of geothermal that’s already active in volcanic hot spots like Iceland or The Geysers project in California. It’s called an enhanced geothermal system.
Cold water goes down into a well that curves like a hockey stick as it reaches more than 13,000 feet underground. Then the water squeezes through cracks in 400-degree rock. The water heats up and returns to the surface through a second well that runs parallel to the first. That creates steam that turns turbines to produce electricity, and the water gets sent back underground in a closed loop.
This horizontal well technique has been pioneered at a $300 million federal research project called Utah FORGE located in this same valley, which has paved the way for private companies to take the tech and run with it.
Recent innovations like better drill bits — made with synthetic diamonds to eat through hard subterranean granite — have helped Fervo drill its latest well in a quarter of the time that it took just a couple of years ago. That efficiency has meant an 80% drop in drilling costs, Latimer said.
Last year, Fervo’s pilot project in Nevada used similar techniques to begin sending electricity to a Google data center. And the company’s early tests at Cape Station in Utah show the new project can produce power at triple the rate of its Nevada pilot.
“This is now a proven tech. That's not a statement you could have made two or three years ago,” Latimer said. “Now, it just comes down to how do we get more of these megawatts on the grid so we have a bigger impact?”
This summer, this type of geothermal got one step closer to Americans’ living rooms.
Fervo signed a landmark deal with Southern California Edison, one of the country’s largest electric utilities with 15 million customers. It will send the first 70 megawatts of geothermal juice to the grid in 2026. By the time the project is fully completed in 2028, this Utah plant will deliver 320 megawatts total — enough to power 350,000 homes.
Carbon-free mandates stimulate demand
California leaders set a mandate in 2018 requiring the state to have 100% renewable electricity by 2045. So, SoCal Edison spokesperson Reggie Kumar said adding geothermal makes sense.
“For California to achieve its decarbonization goals by 2045, the grid must expand faster than ever before. This means we need to take bold actions.”
The U.S. Department of Energy’s long-term goal is to multiply domestic geothermal capacity nearly 25-fold by 2050 — to a level that could power more than 65 million homes. The federal government is investing millions in geothermal projects to speed up geothermal’s deployment nationwide. The local geology in southwest Utah makes it a prime spot for tapping underground heat, but recent mapping from the National Renewable Energy Lab shows potential for enhanced geothermal to work across much of the West and even in some eastern states, such as Mississippi, Iowa and Pennsylvania.
Geothermal does currently cost more per megawatt hour than wind or solar, but those more-established renewables require big batteries to keep power flowing around the clock. Geothermal, on the other hand, has the potential to ramp up and down as needed to fill the gaps when it’s not sunny or windy, said Alexandra Gorin, who manages the carbon-free electricity team at sustainability think tank RMI.
“Theoretically, it offers a firmer, clean fuel source,” she said, “and so for utilities and grid operators that are concerned a lot about reliability and resource adequacy, geothermal has the potential to provide ... closer to 24/7 renewable.”
The fact that a giant utility like SoCal Edison made this type of deal sends a message to the broader energy market about geothermal’s viability, said RMI senior principal, Uday Varadarajan.
“It's saying something that they feel they need geothermal, even though they have so much wind, solar and storage. So I think it is a big deal.”
We won’t know for sure if geothermal can be a reliable utility-scale power source until it actually happens, Varadarajan said, but he’s cautiously optimistic. And if the Fervo project works, he said more companies could begin building additional geothermal projects for other utilities within just a few years.
“We do hope we will have other [renewable energy] options in the next decade, but geothermal is something that can start scaling by the end of this decade,” he said. “That few years can make an enormous difference for competitiveness [and] for climate.”
Enhanced geothermal has potential to scale quickly, in part, because it borrows a lot of tech and know-how from the industry many would like to see it replace: fossil fuels. Fervo is even based in Houston — Oiltown USA — and a majority of the company’s employees came from the fossil fuel industry.
Scalable with off the shelf technology
Eric Williams, for example, spent decades working in oil and gas but now oversees safety at the Fervo project in Utah. Switching industries didn’t change his daily tasks, he said, but it did change the way he feels about his job.
“You say you work in the oil and gas industry, sometimes people go, ‘Ehhhh.’ But when you say geothermal and when you say renewable, sustainable ... a lot of people go, ‘Wow,’” Williams said. “So when I do tell people about what I do out in the world, I'm proud.”
That illustrates another reason why geothermal could help the U.S. chart a path to a cleaner energy future, said CEO Tim Latimer. A lot of fossil fuel operations will be phased out to fight climate change. And a lot of oil and gas workers will need a landing spot.
Geothermal could help with both transitions, he said, if the project in Utah is the start of something bigger.
“When we stand here 10 or 20 years from now, our hope is not only was this a successful project, but it was a template for something that we could repeat dozens and even hundreds of times all over the world.”
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Johannesburg, 15 Oct 2024
Tantum IT positions itself as a leading IT service provider specialising in remote IT management, cloud services and secure data handling for various industries, particularly those situated in remote and high-demand environments. Reliable and robust internet connectivity is crucial for delivering these services. To overcome its connectivity challenges, Tantum IT chose Paratus South Africa, an official distributer of Eutelsat OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services in South Africa, to provide the solution.
This technology was a perfect fit for Tantum IT's requirements, offering a high-speed, stable connection that surpassed the limitations of long-range WiFi and traditional satellite links.
Before Paratus South Africa installed Eutelsat OneWeb, Tantum IT problems were causing business operational problems, particularly when its customers struggled with remote desktop protocol (RDP) sessions, IPsec tunnels for accessing shared drives, and other business tools. Uploading high-resolution photos and performing tasks on shared drives were both slow and frustrating.
The LEO service that Paratus South Africa has now provided and installed has been a game-changer for Tantum IT’s business as it has enhanced the company’s operational efficiency and its clients’ satisfaction.
Integrating the Paratus South Africa Eutelsat OneWeb service into Tantum IT’s infrastructure was seamless. Paratus South Africa provided a DHCP range outside of existing network ranges, and the connection to Tantum IT's Fortigate Firewall was straightforward. The Tantum IT in-house team handled the configuration, and Paratus South Africa’s proactive support ensured a smooth deployment, addressing any challenges efficiently.
The implementation of Paratus’s LEO solution resulted in significant improvements in connectivity, speed and reliability. At Doornkop, users could access shared drives without issues, complete tasks quickly and maintain stable VPN connections. Tests conducted confirmed other benefits of the LEO solution, including smooth operation of e-mail servers, the Oracle Finance system, and successful video conferencing sessions. Users experienced no disconnections or slowdowns, and tasks like uploading photos and streaming content were completed efficiently.
Kallie Carlsen, Managing Director of Paratus South Africa, stated: "For businesses and industries operating in remote areas, traditional connectivity solutions often fall short in providing the reliability and speed needed for daily operations. LEO satellite technology is uniquely positioned to overcome these challenges by delivering high-speed, low-latency internet access. At Paratus South Africa, we specialise in providing tailored satellite solutions that ensure our clients, like Tantum IT, can operate efficiently and without disruption, no matter where they are located. Our partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb allows us to offer a robust connectivity solution that meets the demands of even the most challenging environments."
Tantum IT’s experience with Paratus South Africa has been highly positive. Installations were completed professionally and on schedule, with quick resolution of any issues. The exceptional support and service from Paratus South Africa have reinforced Tantum IT’s decision to continue the partnership.
Bossie Matthyser, Resort Manager at Doornkop, shared his feedback: "Since the installation of the LEO solution at Doornkop, latency has dropped from 1 000ms to 100ms, and both upload and download speeds have improved dramatically. Saving 16 high-resolution photos to our shared folder now takes just 45 seconds instead of seven minutes per photo. Communication on Signal and WhatsApp has also improved significantly. I can’t fault the service and the solution that Paratus South Africa has given us – it’s shifted our business into another and higher gear."
Tantum IT plans to further utilise Paratus to support its growth and expand its service offerings. As new opportunities and challenges arise, particularly in remote areas, Tantum IT will continue collaborating with Paratus to explore LEO and other connectivity solutions. This ongoing partnership is crucial for maintaining Tantum IT’s reputation for delivering reliable and high-quality IT services.
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Paratus South Africa
Paratus South Africa is part of the Paratus Group, which is the largest privately owned pan-African network services operator. As an independent provider for last-mile connectivity, Paratus SA has grown to become a full-spectrum, end-to-end services aggregator, and managed service partner. Paratus SA prides itself on keeping its customers connected, wherever they are located, by delivering specialist satellite solutions to bridge the gaps left by traditional terrestrial radio access networks. To further support its service offering, Paratus recently built South Africa’s newest state-of-the-art carrier neutral teleport - the Goedehoop Teleport in Doornkloof, Pretoria.
Its partnerships with Eutelsat and OneWeb reinforce Paratus South Africa’s commitment and ability to offer the full suite of LEO and GEO satellite services. With the backing of the Paratus Group’s robust network, Paratus SA offers customers a range of network service solutions including internet, SD-WAN, and satellite solutions, to provide unlimited connectivity.
Paratus
Paratus is committed to raising the bar for providing quality connectivity in Africa. With an eye on the future, the group is investing in infrastructure and establishing itself as a key player in delivering integrated network services across the continent. Among its many and diverse achievements, the group has invested in and launched the East-to-West Africa fiber route and the express route from Johannesburg to the rest of the world.
The Group has operations in 15 African countries and employs approximately 800 people across the group. The business extends further to provide satellite connectivity-focused services in more than 30 African countries. This connects African businesses across the continent and delivers end-to-end service excellence. The group’s footprint extends beyond Africa to international points of presence (PoPs) in Europe, the UK and the USA.
Born and bred in Africa, Paratus is thinking big as it grows its footprint to deliver Africa’s quality network. The Group aims to deliver real value and services to communities across Africa, while making a positive contribution to transformation in terms of both the people and the environment.
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A multi-departmental probe into the circumstances that led to the accident of the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express at Kavarapettai in Southern Railway’s Chennai Division on the night of October 11, 2024, has found nuts and bolts “missing” from a crucial point on the railway line, suggesting a possible sabotage angle.
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According to railway sources, the probe pertains to the rear-end collision of the Bagmati Express, which passed the green signal set for the main line at 90 kmph speed but ran into the loop line and hit an empty goods train stabled there. The accident resulted in the derailment of about 13 coaches and injuries to some passengers. A parcel-cum-power car went up in flames in the impact of the collision.
As usual with train accidents, an investigation by a team of multi-departmental officials was ordered into the incident. A team of seven officials, including four Senior Section Engineers, who inspected the scene, submitted a 16-page joint observation report October 12, 2024.
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No conclusive finding
However, the team did not come to any conclusion on what led to the accident. Their findings were mainly confined to the aftermath of the accident in terms of damage to coaches and other railway assets.
The report did not mention or elaborate certain crucial points such as: how the particular point on the railway line got set to loop line when the train was given signal to run on the main line; what triggered the fire in the parcel-cum-power car; panel switch positions at the Kavarapettai Station Master’s cabin; and analysis of data logger that contain vital data on the signal and live train movement, the sources said.
Even as the Southern Railway General Manager R.N. Singh went on record saying that “something unusual happened and the train, instead of taking the main line, entered the loop line... there was some change in the point setting. It happened by some fault or some other reason”, the probe team did not give any prima facie explanation of the same.
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‘Missing’ nuts and bolts
The report explained in detail about Point No 51-B, the point on the railway line near the accident spot, and stated that “hammering” marks were seen on the D-bracket, tongue rail and bracket bolt. Nuts and bolts that fix the tongue rail clamp were found “missing”. A bolt of the D-bracket was found to be loose. Lock and indication rods of the same bracket were dislocated and found several metres away, the sources said.
The investigating officials also pointed to a few other “missing” bolts or nuts and fresh cut marks on a hose pipe connecting point machine with cable termination box.It was not made clear whether the damages were caused consequent to the train accident. The report in writing, signed by all seven officials part of the investigating team, was submitted on the same day of the accident, the railway sources added.
Asked for his comments on the joint observation report, a senior railway officer said that though a sabotage angle could not be ruled out, nuts and bolts could also have been thrown far away in heavy impact of the accident. “It is possible that the probe team could not locate the nuts and bolts in darkness and recorded them as missing in their report. Since Commissioner of Railway Safety is conducting an inquiry into the accident, the probe team might not have given their conclusive findings on the accident,” the officer said.
Amid suspicion of a sabotage, officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) too inspected the scene of accident. However, no case was registered till late on Monday, sources in the Central agency told The Hindu.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript October 15, 2024 8:30 AM ET
Company Participants
Tiffany Kanaga - VP of Global IR
Tim Wentworth - CEO
Manmohan Mahajan - Global CFO
Mary Langowski - President, US Healthcare
Conference Call Participants
Lisa Gill - JPMorgan
Ann Hynes - Mizuho Group
George Hill - Deutsche Bank
Charles Rhyee - TD Securities
Eric Percher - Nephron Research
Kevin Caliendo - UBS
Elizabeth Anderson - Evercore ISI
Michael Cherny - Leerink Partners
Stephanie Davis - Barclays
Operator
Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to Walgreens Boots Alliance Fourth Quarter 2024 Results Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speakers’ presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. [Operator Instructions] Please note that today's conference is being recorded. I will now hand the conference over to your speaker host, Tiffany Kanaga, Vice President of Global Investor Relations. Please go ahead.
Tiffany Kanaga
Good morning. Thank you for joining us for the Walgreens Boots Alliance earnings call for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024. I'm Tiffany Kanaga, Vice President of Global Investor Relations. Joining me on today's call are Tim Wentworth, our Chief Executive Officer; and Manmohan Mahajan, Global Chief Financial Officer. In addition, Mary Langowski, President of US Healthcare; Rick Gates, Senior Vice President and Walgreens Chief Pharmacy Officer; and Tracey Brown, President of Walgreens Retail and Chief Customer Officer will participate in Q&A. Also in the room this morning is Eric Wasserstrom, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations.
As always, during the conference call, we anticipate making projections and forward-looking statements based on our current expectations. Our actual results could differ materially due to a number of factors, including those listed on Slide 2 and those outlined in our latest Form 10-K
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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is edging back from its records on Tuesday as the price of crude oil tumbles and technology stocks weaken.
The S&P 500 was down 0.4% in afternoon trading, a day after setting an all-time high for the 46th time this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 116 points, or 0.3%, as of 1:06 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.8% lower.
Exxon Mobil dropped 2.2%, and energy stocks fell to some of Wall Street's sharpest losses after oil prices tumbled roughly 4%. A barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, has fallen back below $75 from more than $80 last week.
Crude has weakened as China's flagging economic growth raises concerns about weaker-than-expected demand for oil. At the same time, worries have receded about Israel possibly attacking Iranian oil facilities as part of its retaliation against Iran's missile attack early this month. Iran is a major producer of crude, and a strike could upend its exports to China and elsewhere.
Nvidia was the heaviest weight on the S&P 500 and fell 4.8%. It's a cooldown for the chip company, whose stock is still up 166.3% for the year so far on euphoria about the profits created by the boom around artificial-intelligence technology.
Dutch chip supplier ASML fell, with its U.S.-traded shares down 16.7%, after CEO Christophe Fouquet said AI continues to offer strong upside potential but “other market segments are taking longer to recover.”
Also dragging on the U.S. stock market was UnitedHealth Group. The insurer fell 7.2% despite reporting better results for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It lowered the top end of its forecasted range for profit over the full year.
Helping to keep the S&P 500 and Dow close to their records set on Monday were gains for several financial companies following better-than-expected profit reports for the summer.
Bank of America rose 1.7%, and CEO Brian Moynihan said his company benefited from higher average loans and fees for investment banking and asset management. Charles Schwab jumped 7% after likewise delivering better results than expected. More customers opened brokerage accounts at the company, helping to bring its total client assets to a record $9.92 trillion.
Walgreens Boots Alliance was another winner, up 12.9%, after topping analysts' forecasts. The drugstore chain also said it will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as it tries to turn around its struggling U.S. business.
Chipmaker Wolfspeed jumped 22.5% to trim its loss for the year to 68% after the Biden-Harris administration announced Tuesday that it plans to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to the company. The money will support its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina that makes the wafers used in advanced computer chips.
In the bond market, trading of Treasurys resumed after a holiday on Monday, and yields slipped following a weaker-than-expected report on manufacturing in New York state.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.05% from 4.10% late Friday. Manufacturing has been one of the areas of the U.S. economy hurt most by high interest rates caused by the Federal Reserve in its efforts to slow the economy enough to stamp out high inflation.
Now, though, the Fed has begun cutting interest rates as it's widened its focus to include keeping the economy humming instead of just fighting high inflation.
Recent reports showing the U.S. economy remains stronger than expected have also raised optimism that the Fed can pull off a perfect landing where it gets inflation down to 2% without causing a recession that many had thought would be necessary.
In stock markets abroad, Chinese stocks fell sharply as doubts continue about whether the government will offer enough fiscal stimulus to prop up the world's second-largest economy.
Stocks in Shanghai fell 2.5%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropped 3.7%.
Indexes were mixed elsewhere in Asia and in Europe.
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AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.
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ATLANTA — Local election board members in Georgia cannot refuse to certify election results in any scenario, even if they report concerns about fraud or errors, a state judge ruled Tuesday.
“If election superintendents were, as Plaintiff urges, free to play investigator, prosecutor, jury, and judge and so — because of a unilateral determination of error or fraud — refuse to certify election results, Georgia voters would be silenced,” Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his decision. “Our Constitution and our Election Code do not allow for that to happen.”
The ruling comes as several Republican local election board members have already declined to certify election results from primary contests earlier this year and after the Georgia State Election Board passed new rules that appeared to allow this discretion. Georgia’s Republican secretary of state has long emphasized that certification is not optional under Georgia law.
Julie Adams, a Republican on the Fulton County Board of Elections, asked the court to rule that her duty to certify is discretionary — not mandatory. Adams has declined to certify multiple elections this year.
McBurney has yet to decide on the new State Election Board rules themselves, which are being challenged in several other lawsuits.
New election rules
One rule says local boards should conduct a “reasonable inquiry” into the accuracy of the count before certifying results. The other says local board members must be allowed to examine all election-related documents “prior to certification of results.”
Several Democratic local election officials and voters, as well as the Democratic Party of Georgia and the Democratic National Committee, filed a lawsuit asking the courts to overturn the rules, or at least affirm that under Georgia law, local election boards’ duty to certify is mandatory, not discretionary.
Certifying election results at the county level is a critical step leading up to the Electoral College vote. Election observers worry that even unsuccessful attempts to block certification could result in disruptions or open the door for misinformation about the integrity of the election — which could have sweeping consequences in a critical swing state.
The Republicans on the State Election Board have faced scrutiny for a series of rule changes ahead of the November election that have been praised by former President Donald Trump. The last-minute tinkering with election rules has drawn criticism not only from Democrats and local election officials, who are scrambling to train poll workers, but also Georgia’s Republican secretary of state and attorney general.
Several of the rules, including a measure approved in September that requires poll workers to hand count the number of ballots cast on Election Day in each precinct, are facing multiple lawsuits and are in court over the next several days.
A trial over certification rules
During a roughly two hour trial, lawyers challenging the certification rules and those defending them agreed Georgia law is clear that election results must be certified by the state deadline. But they fought over whether the court should go further to rein in potentially rogue election officials who may not comply.
“We’re going to assume that public officials are going to fulfill their duty in good faith,” argued Elizabeth Young, the state’s senior assistant attorney general. “You do your best and you certify and you turn whatever the issue is that you think is not quite resolved over to the district attorney.”
McBurney was skeptical. “I happen to live in a county where a member of a board didn’t certify, so I’m wondering when we need to set aside this presumption when faced with real-life examples,” he replied, referencing Fulton County, where Republican members including Adams declined to certify election results earlier this year. Similar votes have occurred in other Georgia counties and in other swing states since 2020.
Attorneys challenging the rules pressed McBurney for a ruling making it undisputable that local election board members must certify.
In fact, later that same day, McBurney heard arguments in the lawsuit from Adams, the Fulton County election board member.
Her lawyer, who works for the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute, argued that individual board members can vote against certifying or decline to certify certain buckets of votes as long as the board as a whole still moves to certify votes that are “correct.”
In his Tuesday ruling, McBurney did agree that any election information not protected from disclosure that is needed to inspect or conduct elections should be promptly provided to election board members. But he made clear that not receiving that information is not grounds to vote against certifying.
“[Election s]uperintendents are rule-writers, personnel trainers and managers, logisticians, marketers, and accountants. Much of what they do is left to their broad, reasoned discretion. But not everything — some things an election superintendent must do, either in a certain way or by a certain time, with no discretion to do otherwise,” McBurney wrote.
“While the superintendent must investigate concerns about miscounts and must report those concerns to a prosecutor if they persist after she investigates, the existence of those concerns, those doubts, and those worries is not cause to delay or decline certification,” he wrote.
The decision can be appealed, so litigation may be ongoing as Election Day nears.
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A Trump town hall in Oaks, Pa., Monday night went from a Q-and-A session to a bizarre musical event in which Trump stood in front of his audience for an extended period while songs played on the sound system.
The town hall portion of the event lasted nearly an hour and was moderated by Kristi Noem, South Dakota's Republican governor who is a Trump ally.
The questioners were all friendly to Trump, with questions about how he would bring down inflation, as well as boost small businesses.
The town hall was paused twice for incidents in which the crowd called for a medic. Audience members shouted that the room was too hot.
As medics attended to people affected by the heat, Trump and Noem waited on stage. During the first pause, the crowd sang “God Bless America” together, after which Trump asked for someone to put the song “Ave Maria” on the sound system. An instrumental version soon began playing.
Shortly after the town hall resumed, there was another call for a medic.
“It’s steaming in here!” one man yelled as they waited for assistance, and the instrumental Ave Maria played once again, until the woman affected received help.
Trump joked about the heat in the room: “Personally, I enjoy this. We lose weight. We could do this, lose 4, 5 pounds.”
Trump then called for his “favorite chart” to be put up on screens -– the chart of border crossings that had been displayed in Butler, Pa., on July 13 when an assassin shot at Trump, hitting his ear. In addition, he asked that someone play a version of Ave Maria sung by Luciano Pavarotti.
“We’ll do a little music. Let’s make this a musical-fest,” he said.
Trump stood on stage until the song was over, at which point he stopped the question-and-answer portion of the evening.
“Let’s not do anymore questions. Let’s just listen to music,” he said.
Later, Trump ended the question portion and asked the audience to stick around.
“By the way, when we leave, you don’t have to go so fast. You can sit and listen. We’ll play a couple of songs. Some of you will be a little warm, but that’s OK. It’s not a bad thing. And if you want, we’re gonna do that, but I think it would be beautiful. Don’t you think? A little different.”
“I think it’d be amazing, sir,” Noem said.
“Nice to have imagin- isn’t it a nice thing to have imagination?”
Trump remained on stage for more than half an hour while an array of songs played, including “Hallelujah” as performed by Rufus Wainwright, as well as “November Rain” by Guns ‘n’ Roses.
On Tuesday, Trump, posting on his Truth social, called the evening "amazing."
"The Q and A was almost finished when people began fainting from the excitement and heat," he said. "We started playing music while we waited, and just kept it going. So different, but it ended up being a GREAT EVENING!"
The town hall came as three weeks remain in the voting season and Trump and Harris remain statistically tied, according to most polls. Both candidates are delivering their closing messages and drawing a contrast from their rival as they crisscross the country. Trump will deliver remarks on the economy in Chicago Tuesday, and pretape a town hall with women voters on Fox News that will air Wednesday. Harris is doing a town hall with the popular radio host Charlamagne tha God in her attempt to reach Black male voters.
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JSE-listed Reunert Group has completed the merger of its subsidiaries – IQbusiness and +OneX – into a business and technology services “digital integrator”.
In a statement, Reunert says the merger comes under a united, refreshed iqbusiness brand; the introduction of a new tech design, build and operate division; as well as an innovation agency.
In April, Reunert announced it was looking to merge its subsidiaries into a single client-focused business, that brings together almost 1 500 team members.
Under the deal, IQbusiness will form part of the Solutions and Systems Integration cluster of Reunert ICT. Since July 2023, both companies have co-existed as subsidiaries in this cluster.
Reunert last year acquired a 74.2% stake in local technology consultancy firm IQbusiness for an undisclosed amount.
IQbusiness was founded in South Africa in 1998, as an independent management and technology consultancy firm, by a group of individuals from global consulting companies.
In today’s statement, the JSE-listed group says iqbusiness is the digital integrator within the Reunert ICT segment, and is led by Adam Craker as CEO.
The merged entity, which holds a level one B-BBEE certification, combines leadership teams, with Rob Godlonton and René Bredenkamp from +OneX now as the managing partner of Solutions Services Group and chief financial officer of iqbusiness, respectively.
A new division, “iqx”, emphasises the technology capabilities in the merger and the “midnight” agency brings focus to client innovation and digital ecosystems, says the group.
According to Reunert, integration of the broader leadership team ensures the merger has streamlined client and market-facing activities to provide a seamless experience for customers.
“This merger marks a milestone for both businesses, creating enhanced career paths for our teams and positioning us to compete globally for top talent, while ensuring we deliver end-to-end business and technology solutions to our clients,” comments Godlonton.
“I am proud of our achievements since forming +OneX and excited that our next chapter through iqx, midnight and the broader iqbusiness brands is about unlocking potential – within our people, for our clients, and across the markets we serve locally and internationally.”
“I am incredibly excited and honoured to lead this new chapter in advancing our home-grown business and technology services provider, from right here in South Africa, to the world,” says Craker.
“This merger is more than just a strategic move – it’s the realisation of a bold vision to create a powerhouse that will redefine the landscape of our sector.
“What excites me most is the scale of what we can achieve together, as South Africa enters a new investment cycle and growth trajectory.”
Graeme Eddey, Reunert ICT segment CEO, adds: “This merger to create our digital integrator is a key pillar of Reunert’s strategic growth initiatives within the ICT segment.
“Alongside Nashua, Skywire, ECN and Quince, the launch of iqbusiness, augmented by iqx and midnight, create synergies that enable us to advance our business solutions, both locally and internationally.”
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The Election Commission on Tuesday (October 15, 2024) announced November 13 as the date for the bypoll for nine out of 10 vacant seats in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. The much-anticipated contest between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the BJP in the Milkipur reserved seat has to wait for now because of a pending election petition in the Allahabad High Court.
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The seat stands vacant after the sitting MLA Awadhesh Prasad of the SP registered a famous win from Faizabad (Ayodhya) Lok Sabha seat, making a dent into the BJP’s Hindutva plank. However, a writ petition of the BJP’s Gorakhnath who lost the Assembly seat to Mr. Prasad in the 2022 polls has been pending in the High Court for the last two years. SP and Congress leaders accused the BJP of being afraid of the contest. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav posted a cryptic comment on X: “Jisne Jung taali hai, samjho jang haari hai (the one who has deferred a battle, understand he has lost it.)“ BJP spokesperson Samir Singh said it was a constitutional matter on which the EC had to make a call. Meanwhile, Mr. Gorakhnath’s lawyer told reporters that he would withdraw the petition on Wednesday.
Out of nine seats, four were held by the Samajwadi Party, three by the Bharatiya Janata Party, one each by BJP ally Nishad Party and the SP’s former ally Rashtriya Lok Dal that switched sides to the National Democratic Alliance before the Lok Sabha polls.
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Eight of these seats, except Sisamau, fell vacant after its MLAs were elected as MPs in the Lok Sabha polls. In Sisamau, the bypoll is being held due to the disqualification of SP MLA Irfan Solanki, who was convicted in a criminal case.
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Internal tussle
The bypoll has assumed as much importance as the Assembly polls in two States because according to political observers, it would reflect the consequences of the internal tussle in the ruling party and the caste calculus laid out by the SP. After the dismal performance in the Lok Sabha polls, the bypoll has become a prestige issue for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, an exam he can’t afford to flunk.
Given a free hand, while he and his acolytes are working on putting the BJP’s house in order by making a call for Hindu consolidation, the SP and the Congress would like to consolidate on the gains made by the INDIA alliance by taking forward the narrative of saving the interests of PDA and safeguarding Constitutional values.
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Both camps have their share of issues to iron out. The SP has unilaterally announced candidates for five seats from the central parts of the State. It gives the impression that it wants the Congress to contest from the remaining seats in the western part of the State. However, here again, there is a tug and pull over Kundarki in Moradabad which the SP won in 2022. The Haryana Assembly result has diminished the Congress’s position to negotiate.
In the NDA camp, the RLD is negotiating hard to retain Meerapur and staking a claim on Khair or Kundarki as well. After its shift towards the BJP, the going won’t be easy for the RLD in seats with a substantial Muslim population like Meerapur. This week, BJP State president Bhupendra Chaudhary called on RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary in Delhi to arrive at a formula.
The Nishad Party is also keen on contesting from Majhawan or Katehri. Party president Sanjay Nishad said the NDA allies would work together to clear the illusion about reservation and Constitution created by the SP and the Congress in the Lok Sabha polls.
Meanwhile, the Bahujan Samaj Party, battling for survival, has decided to go alone in the bypoll and has announced the candidates. Apart from the big fish, the Azad Samaj Party would like to build on the gains made in west Uttar Pradesh with the victory of its president Chandra Shekhar Azad in the Nagina Lok Sabha seat.
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