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Increasing geopolitical tensions in West Asia have put pressure on the Indian rupee, which breached the 84 mark against the US dollar last week. There are primarily two reasons why the rupee could witness volatility if the conflict escalates. First, the conflict could increase risk aversion among foreign investors, resulting in capital outflows. Second, it could potentially disrupt the supply of crude oil, leading to a significant increase in prices. Since India imports the bulk of its crude oil needs, this could increase dollar demand. Higher energy prices are always a risk for India. While oil prices
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Thirty degrees. That’s the highest summer temperature in Tsagarada, even when the rest of Greece is experiencing heatwaves. One of the coolest mountain villages in Thessaly, it is also close to the sea, making it an ideal destination for autumn. The many deciduous trees create a lovely carpet of leaves, creating a dreamlike setting dominated by centuries-old plane trees. The huge plane trees that dominate each of the village’s four neighborhoods have long served as the focal points of local life.
The oldest and largest of these trees is found in Aghia Paraskevi, its sprawling branches providing generous shade to those who gather at the tables beneath it. The other three plane trees are just as impressive, towering over Aghoi Taxiarches, Aghios Stefanos, and the more remote Aghia Kyriaki, where the tree dominates the village square. A hike to Aghios Athonas, above Tsagarada, will allow you to experience the forest in all its grandeur. The dirt road leading there, suitable for off-road vehicles but better explored on foot, meanders through chestnuts and looming beeches before ending at a small chapel with benches nearby – perfect for a rest and a picnic. And if the summer’s high temperatures persist, why not visit the beaches of eastern Pelion for a refreshing swim? Aghoi Saranta, Papa Nero, Damouchari, and Fakistra are among the best in the area, now less crowded and providing a peaceful respite.
The weather this time of year is ideal for wandering through the village and its four neighborhoods, which extend across seven kilometers. Start from Aghoi Taxiarches and make your way to Aghia Kyriaki, following the narrow paths that wind through orchards and traditional houses.
This article appeared in Greece Is (www.greece-is.com), a Kathimerini publishing initiative. | https://www.ekathimerini.com/leisure/destinations/1251022/tsagarada-reborn-a-mountain-paradise-awaits/ | 2024-10-15T17:47:51Z |
Christian Dior shows good resilience in the current context
Paris, October 15, 2024
The Christian Dior group recorded revenue of €60.8 billion in the first nine months of 2024, stable on a constant consolidation scope and currency basis despite the current context and a high basis of comparison, following several years of exceptional post-Covid growth. Europe and the United States posted slight growth on a constant consolidation scope and currency basis; Japan continued to achieve double-digit revenue growth; the rest of Asia reflected in particular the strong growth in spending by Chinese customers in Europe and Japan.
In the third quarter, the slight decline in revenue mainly arose from lower growth seen in Japan, essentially due to the stronger yen.
Revenue by business group changed as follows:
* On a constant consolidation scope and currency basis. For the Group, the impact of changes in scope with respect to the first nine months of 2023 was -1%; the impact of exchange rate fluctuations was -2%.
The Wines & Spirits business group saw a revenue decline (-8% organic) in the first nine months of 2024. Champagne was down, reflecting the ongoing normalization of post-Covid demand, but remained significantly higher than in 2019. Hennessy cognac was held back by weak local demand in the Chinese market, while the United States saw a return to growth in the second quarter, in a market that remained cautious. In Provence rosé wines, Château d’Esclans stepped up its international expansion. The joint venture with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter gave rise to a new American whisky, SirDavis. A strategic partnership with French Bloom, the market leader in premium alcohol-free sparkling wine, was also announced.
The Fashion & Leather Goods business group, which was broadly stable on an organic basis over the first nine months of 2024, showed good resilience and gained market share. Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior Couture both enjoyed high visibility over the summer with the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Louis Vuitton was once again driven by its remarkable capacity for innovation in the world of travel. Many new products were unveiled in leather goods. Victory travels in Louis Vuitton: bespoke trunks, handcrafted in its historic Asnières workshops, held the world’s most prestigious sports trophies, such as those of the Louis Vuitton Cup and the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona, as well as the torches and medals of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Christian Dior Couture maintained its creative momentum, fusing heritage and modernity, as seen in its new Miss Dior line. The L’Or de Dior exhibition at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing honored the Maison’s strong ties with China through the prism of art. New My Dior designs featuring Dior’s iconic cannage stitching celebrated and reinterpreted traditional jewelry-making craftsmanship. Loro Piana, Loewe and Rimowa confirmed their solid momentum. The Group welcomed two new creative directors: Michael Rider at Celine and Sarah Burton at Givenchy.
The Perfumes & Cosmetics business group achieved organic revenue growth of 5% in the first nine months of 2024, driven by its powerful innovation strategy and highly selective distribution policy. Parfums Christian Dior achieved an excellent performance. Sauvage continued to achieve solid growth, consolidating its position as the world’s leading fragrance, while Rihanna became the new face of iconic women’s perfume J’adore. The new Miss Dior Parfum edition was a major success. Makeup and premium skincare also contributed to the Maison’s strong performance. Guerlain enjoyed solid momentum in fragrances, driven in particular by its exceptional L’Art & La Matière collection and the addition of its new Florabloom scent to the Aqua Allegoria line. Givenchy continued to see growth, driven by its new L’Interdit Absolu fragrance. Fenty Beauty launched a new range of haircare products and expanded its retail presence in China.
The Watches & Jewelry business group saw a slight decline on an organic basis in the first nine months of 2024. Tiffany & Co. continued to showcase its iconic lines through its global “With Love, Since 1837” campaign. The new Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams collection was exceptionally well received, while the Maison celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first pieces designed by Elsa Peretti. It continued to successfully roll out its new store concept in its main markets. Bulgari celebrated its 140th anniversary with Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Yifei, who starred in the “Eternally Reborn” brand campaign. This celebration included the launch of a new jewelry collection, Bulgari Tubogas, inspired by the 1940s icon, reinterpreted in a bold, timeless yellow gold edition. Chaumet enjoyed high visibility during the summer with the awarding of the medals for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, created by its design studio.
The announcement of LVMH’s 10-year global partnership with Formula 1 was a major highlight, in which several of the Group’s iconic Maisons – in particular Louis Vuitton, Moët Hennessy and TAG Heuer – will be involved starting in 2025.
In Selective Retailing, organic revenue growth was 6% in the first nine months of 2024. Sephora performed remarkably well and continued to gain market share in North America, Europe and the Middle East. DFS saw business activity remain below its 2019 pre-Covid level, with marked differences in tourist traffic between its various destinations. Le Bon Marché continued to achieve growth, driven by the department store’s differentiation strategy, with its continuously renewed selection of products and services and unique slate of events.
OUTLOOK
In an uncertain economic and geopolitical environment, the Christian Dior group remains confident and will maintain a strategy focused on continuously enhancing the desirability of its brands, drawing on the authenticity and quality of its products, excellence in distribution and agile organization.
The Group will draw on its powerful brands and the talent of its teams to reinforce its global leadership position in luxury goods once again in 2024.
Apart from the information mentioned in this press release, during the quarter and to date, no events or changes have occurred that could significantly modify the Group’s financial structure.
This financial release is available on our website www.dior-finance.com.
“This document may contain certain forward looking statements which are based on estimations and forecasts. By their nature, these forward looking statements are subject to important risks and uncertainties and factors beyond our control or ability to predict, in particular those described in Christian Dior’s Annual Report which is available on the website (www.dior-finance.com). These forward looking statements should not be considered as a guarantee of future performance, the actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by them. The forward looking statements only reflect Christian Dior’s views as of the date of this document, and Christian Dior does not undertake to revise or update these forward looking statements. The forward looking statements should be used with caution and circumspection and in no event can Christian Dior and its Management be held responsible for any investment or other decision based upon such statements. The information in this document does not constitute an offer to sell or an invitation to buy shares in Christian Dior or an invitation or inducement to engage in any other investment activities.”
APPENDIX
Christian Dior – Revenue by business group and by quarter
As table totals are calculated based on unrounded figures, there may be slight discrepancies between these totals and the sum of their component figures.
This document is a free translation into English of the original French financial release dated October 15, 2024. It is not a binding document.
In the event of a conflict in interpretation, reference should be made to the French version, which is the authentic text.
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24/7 Creative Agency announces a jam packed schedule of events heading into High Point Market
24/7 Creative Agency is sharing their jam packed schedule of events heading into one of the biggest shows of the year.
24/7's HPMKT schedule will feature partnerships with brands to produce events, promote exciting product launches, and in creating original programming.
Serena Martin, 24/7 Creative Agency's founder, is a master at her craft and is best known for her undeniable passion, and her ability to offer innovative and creative ways to promote a wide range of businesses.
24/7 Creative Agency is excited to partner with several high-profile home furnishings brands for social & educational events @HPMKT.
Serena Martin, 24/7 Creative Agency’s founder & president, shares her excitement heading into one of the biggest shows of the year, “I can’t hardly wait for all the fun I have planned for my clients during Fall High Point Market. It feels palpable and I am thrilled with anticipation as we prepare to debut new collections, alongside innovative talks and social events –that are sure to entice attendees and drive traffic to their showrooms.”
A master at her craft, Serena is best known for her incredible warmth, undeniable passion, and her ability to offer innovative and creative ways to promote a wide range of businesses. Supporting a wide range of manufactures, artists and designer clients’, Serena shared that her packed partnership schedule will partner with a variety of manufacturers to help promote exciting product launches and to produce events that deliver original programming with insightful discussions.
On the first day of High Point Market, 24/7 Creative Agency is partnering with handmade designer iron furniture maker, Wesley Allen to help them debut their new Design Center. To celebrate the new design center, Wesley Allen is hosting a special Social Hour, Saturday October 26th, from 3-5pm in their 100 N Hamilton showroom. Recently remodeled showroom which boasts over 14,000 sq-ft of design innovation and is located in the popular Hamilton / Wren market district. Guests are encouraged to RSVP on Eventbrite and event hospitality will feature lite bites and champagne.
“Please join us during High Point Market to meet our designer, Gabby Toro and to experience our recently remodeled space.” Wesley Allen’s team added, “Creating this space will allow for us to expand on our ability to give designers and dealers special one on one service. Where we can help them to brainstorm with limitless creativity and so they can touch the fabrics, and finishes, while also seeing all of our products in person.”
On Sunday, October 27th, 24/7 Creative Agency is partnering with contemporary lifestyle brand Armen Living, to cultivate their ‘Join Our Table’ campaign. This campaign is aimed at bringing the design community together and to discover the beauty of Armen Living’s new collection of dining furniture. This is the largest collection of contemporary dining tables, chairs, and storage their brand has launched in three years and is aimed at wholesale buyers looking for stylish ways to save. Armen Living invites existing customers and buyers to enjoy a fall fiesta of delights paired with margaritas during a special “Join our Table” lunch mixer on Sunday, October 27th from 11am to 1pm in their showroom, in the IHFC Bldg, FL 7, Space H-721 (201 E Commerce Ave).
Also on Sunday, October 27th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Serena Martin will moderate a fireside chat on “The Power of Photography: Taking Your Brand to The Next Level” at Lancaster (104 North Main St). Hosted by Sharon Savage, Marketing Director at Lancaster, alongside guest speakers, The Girls At Flourish (Brittany & Ava). The thought-provoking discussion at Lancaster will explore ways to take your marketing and photography to the next level with a 45 mins discussion + 15 mins Q&A. Following the intimate chat the Girls at Flourish are booking headshot sessions from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the Lancaster showroom. As a bonus talk and headshot session guests will be entered into special Girls at Flourish Giveaway, for two digital guides on ‘30 Days of Captions for Interior Designers’ and ‘How to Stand Out on Social Media as an Interior Designer’. Sign up to attend the talk by Registering here.
On Monday, October 28th at 10 am, 24/7 Creative Agency is partnering with Feizy Rugs and Fully Booked Designer, on “Leveraging Local: Becoming Your Community's Go-To Designer.” This panel discussion will explore essential marketing tactics to strengthen your local discoverability and make you the go-to trade professional of your community. This talk was developed by Salimah Mamdani, Founder of Fully Booked Designer will be the discussions moderator, alongside design & marketing leaders including Michael Bauer, Director of Trade Relations at Feizy, Donyea “Star” Tollie - Founder + Creative Director, Rejuvenation Home Studio, and Serena Martin, 24/7 Creative Agency. Marketing and business development expert, and founder of Fully Booked Designer, Salimah Mamdani shared, “No matter the size of your city, learning how to attract local clients can significantly boost your business and deliver tips for how to optimize your online presence, while increasing your customer base offline.”
On Monday afternoon, Serena will manage the publicity for the exclusive debut of Tamara Day for StyleCraft during an exciting Meet & Greet + Launch Party on Monday, Oct 28th from 4-6 pm. The event will be held in StyleCraft’s showroom (130 Main St), which features 3 floors of curated space. Tamara’s debut collection will introduce 125 pieces across home decor and accessories categories including lighting, art, and an array of beautiful pillows. Tamara Day for Style Craft Collection will be expanding into more categories with more exquisite products launching in January 2025.
Rounding out 24/7 Creative Agency’s jam-packed market schedule, Serena is honored to serve as one of the judges for the International Society of Furniture Designer’s Pinnacle Awards. This year marks ISFD award’s 24th anniversary in promoting design quality and encouraging the recognition of furniture designers within the retail home furnishings industry. ISFD serves as the unified voice of the furniture design community and is an international, non-profit, professional organization dedicated to advancing, improving and supporting the profession of furniture design and its positive impact in the marketplace. ISFD’s prestigious Pinnacle Awards Gala will be held on Monday, Oct 28th from 5:30-9 pm at the Centennial Station, (121 S Centennial St). Read about this year’s Awards Finalists and Meet the judges for this year’s competition.
“It is an honor to be asked to be a judge for the Pinnacle Awards and to support the marketing and publicity for so many national home furnishings and decor brands. I am also incredibly thrilled to share that in August of this year, I celebrated my agency's 5th anniversary and I feel so grateful to have reached this milestone. I truly never imagined that embarking on the courageous journey of owning my own business and diving into entrepreneurship would be so rewarding and I would get to help so many businesses." Serena Martin commented.
Serena leverages her extensive experience in the interior design industry and over 15 years in wholesale manufacturing to offer endless marketing strategies to a diverse clientele. Over the past five years her small business has flourished into a full-service marketing and publicity agency, reflecting her expertise and dedication. Check out 24/7 Creative Agency's News & Events page for exciting updates: https://www.247creativeagency.com/newsandevents.
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24/7 Creative Agency is a full-service creative marketing agency that specializes in enabling small and large businesses with creative solutions to help them define, express, and craft their individual identity. Meticulously crafting their clients' every need to deliver unique brand marketing solutions and to elevate and expand their marketing for optimum business growth. Whether your company is looking to uplift your marketing, update your brand, and grow your audience - 24/7 Creative Agency can help you get there! View our services: https://www.247creativeagency.com/services.
Known for bringing an undeniable passion and enthusiastic approach to everything she does —24/7’s founder Serena Martin’s professional work history includes 15 + years specializing in marketing for the home furnishings and kitchen & bath industries, and includes one tech company, five trade manufacturers, three residential design firms, hospitality and casino design, large scale event & trade show production, photo styling, visual merchandising and B2B + B2C sales. In addition to her work history, Serena holds a BA in Interior Design from SFSU and has interior design expertise in both residential, commercial and hospitality design. Outside of her professional work she donates her time to volunteering within the design community and in the support of various trade organizations including Withit, ISFD, IFDA, IDS, and ASID. Check our Serena's work in the community: https://www.247creativeagency.com/community.
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Supreme Court divided in case of a trucker fired after taking CBD elixir
By John Fritze, CNN
(CNN) — The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided Tuesday in the case of a former commercial truck driver who was fired after a failed drug test he said was caused by a “CBD-rich medicine.”
A decision in the case, expected next year, could determine the ability of Americans to collect substantial damages under an anti-mob law if they lose their job after being injured by products.
The question before the court involved whether the driver, Douglas Horn, was permitted to file his lawsuit under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, or RICO, Act, which authorizes civil lawsuits – and allows plaintiffs to collect triple damages – for business or property harms.
After just more than an hour of argument on Tuesday, it appeared the case could divide the court’s conservative justices, some of whom seemed sympathetic to Horn’s position and others who were wary of opening up the ability for people to seek large awards for run-of-the-mill injury claims.
Medical Marijuana Inc., and other companies involved in distributing the CBD product, argued Horn’s injury was a personal one – and therefore not a business or property harm as required in the law. That drew sharp pushback from the court’s liberal wing, especially Justice Elena Kagan.
“If you’re harmed when you lose a job, then you’ve been injured in your business, haven’t you?” Kagan asked the lawyer for the companies. The law, Kagan said, “just says if you’ve been injured by a RICO violation in your business, which includes your employment, then you’re entitled to threefold damages.”
But several of the court’s conservatives, including Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, appeared concerned about opening a floodgate of RICO lawsuits for relatively minor injuries.
Kavanaugh described Horn’s position as representing a “dramatic, really radical shift in how tort shifts are brought throughout the United States.”
Horn worked as a commercial trucker for 14 years but suffered debilitating pain after a serious accident. He came across an ad for a new “CBD-rich medicine” called “Dixie X” that proclaimed to have no THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.
Horn tried the product in 2012 and failed his drug test weeks later.
He sued in the Western District of New York in 2015, alleging in part that Medical Marijuana Inc., and other companies involved in the distribution of Dixie X, violated the Controlled Substances Act and engaged in mail and wire fraud.
A federal district court ruled against Horn, but the New York-based 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals allowed his suit to move forward. The company appealed to the Supreme Court a year ago, arguing in part that the RICO Act never contemplated “garden-variety products-liability” suits.
Allowing Horn to sue, the company has said, would vastly expand the number and type of “civil RICO” lawsuits.
President Richard Nixon signed the federal RICO Act in 1970 to give prosecutors more power to go after the heads of organized crime families. Several states have enacted their own versions of the law. In Georgia, prosecutors are attempting to use a state RICO law to prosecute former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results there.
The federal law also permits private lawsuits by individuals who were “damaged” in “business or property” in certain circumstances.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Also starring Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati, Vettaiyan is struggling at the box office in the weekdays.
Directed by TJ Gnanavel, Vettaiyan hit theatres last week on October 10. The action drama is headlined by Rajinikanth and also features Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Manju Warrier, and Rana Daggubati in pivotal roles. The film revolves around Rajinikath's senior cop Athiyan, who accidentally shoots an innocent person during an encounter killing, while investigating the murder of a teacher.
In its extended opening weekend of four days, Vettaiyan collected Rs 104.75 crore net in India and Rs 189 crore gross worldwide. On Monday, the film crashed badly and added Rs 5.60 crore to its domestic earnings. The Rajinikanth-starrer dropped further on Tuesday and just collected Rs 3.82 crore net in India, as per the early estimates from the entertainment tracking portal Sacnilk.
Vettaiyan is Rajinikanth's next release after the blockbuster Jailer, which earned over Rs 600 crore gross worldwide in 2023. It certainly would be difficult for the recent release to break the records of Jailer as it has received mixed reviews from audiences and critics. While some have praised Rajinikanth's performance and technical aspects, others have criticised its storyline and slow screenplay.
The TJ Gnanavel directorial has Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan reuniting after 33 years. The two superstars were last seen together in the 1991 action drama Hum. They have also worked on two other Hindi films Andhaa Kaanoon in 1983 and Geraftaar in 1985. While Andhaa Kanoon had Rajinikanth in the leading role and Amitabh in an extended special appearance, Geraftaar was headlined by Amitabh and Rajinikanth played a cameo.
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With this collaboration, we're empowering insurance and title agencies to provide an inclusive web experience that not only complies with regulations but also improves their overall business outcomes.” - Eddie Price, President of JenesisDigitalELON, NC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- JenesisDigital, a leader in digital marketing for insurance and title agencies proudly announces a strategic partnership with accessiBe , the global frontrunner in web accessibility solutions. This collaboration is set to transform the digital landscape for insurance agencies by improving the accessibility of their websites, ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and creating a seamless web experience for users with disabilities.
The partnership will allow JenesisDigital to offer accessiBe's innovative accessWidget to its clients. accessWidget is an AI-powered solution that helps people with disabilities navigate websites with ease, offering features like keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and customized user modes such as Blind User Mode. These functionalities ensure that all users can access and interact with insurance agency and tourism websites effectively.
One of the primary advantages of this collaboration is the ability of insurance and title agencies to mitigate the risk of ADA-related lawsuits, as accessiBe's technology ensures websites meet the necessary legal standards. Additionally, the partnership guarantees continuous compliance through monthly accessibility reports and performance certificates, ensuring websites adhere to the latest ADA and WCAG requirements.
Beyond legal compliance, the partnership is expected to deliver significant business benefits. Accessible websites not only provide an inclusive experience but also perform better on search engines, helping insurance and tourism agencies improve their online visibility. This broader reach allows agencies to tap into an expanded audience, including the estimated 20% of the population with disabilities. Businesses that implement accessiBe's solutions may also qualify for a $5,000 tax credit, further enhancing the value of the partnership.
In a competitive digital marketplace, showcasing a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has become increasingly important. By prioritizing web accessibility, insurance agencies can strengthen their brand reputation and build stronger connections with their customers. This commitment to inclusivity, combined with the legal and SEO benefits of an accessible website, offers a compelling return on investment for agencies looking to grow their online presence and enhance customer loyalty.
“With this collaboration, we're empowering insurance and title agencies to provide an inclusive web experience that not only complies with regulations but also improves their overall business outcomes. By integrating accessWidget, our clients can ensure their websites are accessible to all users, helping them drive traffic, mitigate legal risk, and improve customer loyalty,” said Eddie Price, President of JenesisDigital.
"At accessiBe, we are committed to making the web accessible for everyone. Our partnership with JenesisDigital underscores our shared dedication to enhancing digital inclusivity and ensuring that all users can experience the full benefits of online platforms. Together, we aim to create a more accessible digital landscape that empowers individuals of all abilities," said Deryck Othon, Partner Success Manager at accessiBe.
The accessWidget solution is designed to stand apart from other accessibility tools, offering a complete approach to web accessibility. It features two main components: a user-friendly interface that allows for adjustments to layout and design, and an AI-powered system that handles more complex tasks like optimizing websites for screen readers and keyboard navigation. This combination provides a robust, fully compliant solution tailored to the specific needs of people with disabilities.
JenesisDigital's commitment to web accessibility extends beyond simply offering accessWidget. The company is launching a comprehensive web accessibility service to ensure that its clients' websites meet ADA and WCAG standards. This service includes setup and installation of accessWidget, ongoing monthly maintenance to ensure compliance, and detailed monthly reports outlining any updates or adjustments needed to maintain accessibility. Additionally, clients will receive monthly performance certificates, which serve as proof of compliance and offer legal protection.
This service mitigates the risks associated with legal challenges and offers long-term benefits in terms of search engine optimization and audience expansion. Accessible websites perform better on search engines, resulting in increased traffic and potential sales growth. With a simple installation process, accessWidget can be seamlessly integrated into most website platforms, ensuring that agencies can maintain compliance without needing constant developer involvement.
JenesisDigital's partnership with accessiBe marks a significant step forward in the company's mission to provide cutting-edge solutions for the insurance and title agency industries. By prioritizing accessibility, JenesisDigital is helping their clients create more inclusive digital experiences. It also delivers tangible business benefits through improved SEO, broader audience reach, and a stronger commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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JenesisDigital is a leading provider of digital tools and solutions for insurance and title agencies. With a focus on innovation and user experience, JenesisDigital helps agencies streamline operations and improve customer engagement through cutting-edge technology solutions. To learn more, visit jenesisdigital .
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MiniTool is hosting an early Thanksgiving Giveaway, partnering with 11 leading software vendors to offer 15 paid software titles that users can claim entirely free of charge. This limited-time promotion ends on October 28th, making it a great opportunity to save money on essential tools for various needs.
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The giveaway also includes Advanced Password Recovery Suite ($49) for recovering forgotten passwords, XenArmor Wi-Fi Password Recovery Pro ($20) for retrieving saved Wi-Fi passwords, and Duinoput Duplicate Finder ($19), which helps users clear out duplicate files to free up storage.
In total, this giveaway, accessed here, provides substantial savings, with all of these premium tools bundled together for free.
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— PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari hold separate meetings with top visiting leaders
— COAS Gen Asim Munir, Belarus’ PM Golovchenko discuss bilateral security, defence cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in multiple high-level bilateral meetings with regional counterparts during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in Islamabad on Tuesday.
The discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, and regional connectivity between Pakistan and its Central Asian partners.
In a meeting with Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda, PM Shehbaz stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral collaboration across all spheres of shared interest, including trade, investment, energy, and regional connectivity.
He praised Tajikistan’s active participation in the SCO meeting and fondly recalled his productive visit to Dushanbe in July, 2023. PM Rasulzoda conveyed his appreciation for Pakistan’s hospitality and thanked the country for allowing sugar exports to Tajikistan a step that will further boost bilateral trade.
On his X timeline, PM Shehbaz expressed his satisfaction with the positive trajectory of the relationship between the two countries and reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening ties.
Additionally, PM Shehbaz met with Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko. The leaders discussed potential cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, agricultural machinery, and joint production of tractors.
Both leaders reiterated the need for sustained high-level exchanges to build on the positive momentum of bilateral relations. Golovchenko congratulated Pakistan on successfully hosting the SCO meeting and expressed Belarus’ commitment to working closely with Pakistan under the “Shanghai Spirit.”
Further highlighting Pakistan’s regional engagements, President Asif Ali Zardari met with Akyibek Zhaparov Usenbekovich, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan.
President Zardari highlighted expanding the bilateral trade volume by focusing on value-added products and strengthening economic ties through the Karachi and Gwadar ports. He also thanked Kyrgyzstan for its support of Pakistan’s election to the UN Security Council.
PM Shehbaz also reiterated Pakistan’s desire to deepen cooperation with Kyrgyzstan during his meeting with Chairman Akylbek Japarov.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of bilateral relations, stressing the need to explore new areas of collaboration in trade, investment, and people-to-people contacts. Japarov also praised Pakistan’s hospitality and its successful organisation of the SCO meeting.
Moreover, Belarus’ PM Golovchenko also met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing.
During the meeting, discussions were held on regional dynamics and the enhancement of bilateral security and defence cooperation between the two nations, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported.
COAS reaffirmed Pakistan’s appreciation for Belarus’s contributions to global and regional affairs and expressed the desire to further strengthen the military partnership between both countries.
PM Golovchenko commended the Pakistan Armed Forces for their pivotal role in promoting regional peace and stability, and acknowledged their professionalism and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, ISPR added. | https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/10/15/sco-summit-pakistan-cements-regional-ties-with-kyrgyzstan-tajikistan-and-belarus/ | 2024-10-15T17:47:54Z |
Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti-backed ‘Turtle Walker’ tells story of a sea turtle conservation
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) The upcoming documentary, ‘Turtle Walker’ co-produced by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, tells the story of an Indian pioneer in the field of sea turtle conservation, Satish Bhaskar, who dedicated his life to the protection of these beautiful but endangered animals.
In the late 1970s, Satish Bhaskar embarked on an epic journey along India's spectacular coastlines, living alongside rare sea turtles to unravel the mysteries that surround them, and set out to save the enigmatic sea creatures from extinction.
Zoya Akhtar said, “At Tiger Baby we are interested in stories that move us. Turtle Walker, directed by Taira Malaney is about the incredible Satish Bhaskar, who walked nearly every inch of India’s coastline to discover the nesting beaches of sea turtles so that they could be protected. His indomitable spirit saved the enigmatic creatures from extinction and reminds us how precious our planet is”.
The film started off as a small independent crew from Goa, and has over the last 7 years emerged into an international co-production, with award winning partners and collaborators from across the world.
Reema Kagti said, “This project aligns with our dream to bring inspiring, untold stories from India to a global stage. We are thrilled to announce that the film will premiere at DOC NYC in collaboration with HHMI Tangled Bank, Ceres, and Emaho”.
Produced by Tiger Baby, Emaho Films, Angad Dev Singh, Vikram Malaney and Taira Malaney, ‘Turtle Walker’, is written and directed by Taira Malaney. The documentary is set to premiere at Doc NYC, 2024 on November 17.
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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said on Tuesday that it's going to be a busy week for the franchise — one that he believes will turn a rough start into a winning season.
Speaking to reporters at the NFL owner's meetings, Johnson said "we want to bring a lot of change this week" as news traveled that the team was reportedly acquiring wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders — a move the Jets owner couldn't confirm, but said was "in the hopper."
The Jets fell to 2-4 following Monday night's 23-20 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, their third straight defeat. Last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings led to head coach Robert Saleh getting fired. Now they're bringing in an All-Pro wideout and former teammate of quarterback Aaron Rodgers to begin the turn around process.
It's a reversal that Johnson is confident will happen starting with these two big moves in a week.
"Salvageable?," Johnson said of the Jets' season. "We're gonna kick ... you can add the words after that. We're going to do really well."
There are still 11 games to play for the Jets and they are only two games behind the Bills for the AFC East lead. But there's still work to do.
Through six weeks, the Jets are tied for the seventh-most sacks allowed (16), third-most interceptions (5), ninth-worst completion percentage (62.2), are fourth in total receiver drops (11), and own the worst field goal completion percentage (66.7) in the NFL.
What's done is done, Johnson believes. The only thing left to do now is look towards the future — moving Haason Reddick may be next — in order to improve their circumstances.
"You have to look forward," Johnson said. "We have to look forward to the games we're going to play each and every week and try to win all of them and that's basic stuff, right? ... You just have to go with your instinct and what's the best thing to build a team and build a winning team and most importantly build a culture, a culture of winning. And I think based on what I saw yesterday, I think we're starting a new and more exciting direction." | https://www.wsoctv.com/news/national/jets-owner-woody/LTEP6CRNJNBQI4ZQW5ZVT6O5KM/ | 2024-10-15T17:47:55Z |
Saudi Arabia does not usually come to one’s attention as a country with advanced scientific and technological capabilities. Its lingering image is that of a semi-feudal, conservative society ruled by a dynastic monarchy. But the reality is starkly different. Over the past seven years, since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (commonly known as MBS) became Prime Minister, the kingdom has undergone an unprecedented economic and social transformation, propelling a nation of 34 million into the ranks of modern, technologically advanced, high-income countries.
It is one of the most literate countries in the Gulf region and the world. Fully
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The mysterious veil of the Treasury monument in Petra, Jordan, has been lifted once again.
Beneath the ancient rock-cut building, archaeologists have uncovered a hidden tomb containing 12 relatively well-preserved human skeletons along with an extensive array of grave offerings.
The discovery comes more than two decades after similar tombs were found on the other side of the famed Treasury, also known as Al Khazneh, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World as well as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A team of researchers received permission from Jordanian authorities early this year to undertake a week of remote sensing in and around the Treasury, which was the center of a city hand-carved into the walls of a desert canyon by the people of the Nabatean Kingdom.
“There was always the thought that there might be more tombs, but none had ever been found that still contained burials,” Richard Bates, a geophysicist and professor at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, told NBC News in an email. “The hope was to find a tomb that was intact.”
Using ground-penetrating radar, the joint Jordanian and American team, which also included the Jordanian Department of Antiquities and the American Center of Research, a nonprofit based in Amman, detected a void and pinpointed its location and depth. Instead of digging straight down, which would have meant cutting through solid rock and damaging part of the building, they dug carefully from the outside toward the void by hand, Bates said.
Inside were 12 human skeletons at their original burial site, including one grasping the top part of a broken jug that most likely dates to the first century BC.
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The remains most likely include both men and women and range in age from children to adults, Bates said, though that has yet to be confirmed.
The discovery could provide new insight into the Treasury, whose purpose remains unknown, as well as the Nabatean people.
“Since no complete burials has ever been found here before, it is likely that we will learn a great deal more about the Nabatean kingdom from this find,” Bates said.
The Treasury, which receives more than a million visitors a year, is the most famous of Petra’s iconic monuments. It appeared in Steven Spielberg’s 1989 film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” as the cinematic resting place of the Holy Grail.
The excavation of the newly revealed tomb was featured in a two-part episode of the American reality television series “Expedition Unknown” that aired on Discovery Channel.
Bates said there were indications of other voids in the area that could also be tombs.
“It is highly likely that there are more to be found,” he said, “and so we need the funding to get back and continue the studies.”
This story first appeared on NBCNews.com. More from NBC News: | https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/secret-underground-tomb-12-skeletons-found-jordans-petra/3741674/ | 2024-10-15T17:47:55Z |
Injuries cost top leagues 732 million euros last season, Bundesliga worst hit
LONDON : Players in Germany's Bundesliga are most likely to be injured amongst Europe's top five domestic leagues but England's Premier League bears the most injury-related costs, according to a report published on Tuesday.
The fourth edition of insurance firm Howden's Men's European Football Injury Index charts the upward trend in injuries recorded in the Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A with a combined 4,123 during the 2023-24 season - a 4 per cent rise on 2022-23 and 37 per cent more than in 2020-21.
Injuries cost clubs a combined 732 million euros ($797.73 million) last season in wages paid to players while out of action while since the report's first edition in 2020-21, there have been 14,292 injuries in Europe's top leagues, costing clubs 2.3 billion euros in players' salaries.
The report comes with player welfare, including injuries, an increasingly hot topic with FIFA's expanded Club World Cup and UEFA's revamped club competitions adding to the workload of already packed domestic schedules.
On Monday players' union FIFPRO Europe and the domestic leagues warned that players could be pushed to strike action.
James Burrows, Head of Sport at Howden, said the data underlines the ever-increasing physical demands on players.
"As fixture congestion intensifies with expanded competitions domestically and internationally, we are seeing more players sidelined for longer periods, with a notable 5 per cent rise in injury costs this season alone," he said.
The Howden report highlights a worrying increase in the severity of injuries to Premier League players aged under 21 with each injury equating to an average 44-day lay-off - up from 26.5 in 2022-23.
Knee injuries across all age groups reached a new high with 367 across the top leagues last season, costing clubs a combined 141 million euros.
Overall last season, an injury occurred every 92 minutes across the five leagues, costing teams an average of 172,975 euros per game. Bundesliga clubs had an injury every 52 minutes with Darmstadt enduring one every 33 minutes.
Borussia Moenchengladbach became only the second team to record more than 100 injuries in a season since the first publication of the report.
The Premier League's total number of injuries actually fell from 944 in 2022-23 to 915 in 2023-24, although the English top-flight made up 44 per cent of injury costs for the five leagues last season. Injuries last season cost Premier League clubs a combined 318 million euros, compared to LaLiga's 142 million.
Manchester United had the highest injury cost figure in the Premier League last season with 39 million euros being paid to players unavailable because of 75 injuries. Newcastle United were the most injured team with 76.
Bayern Munich's 96 injuries across last season's Bundesliga campaign cost them 39 million euros while champions Bayer Leverkusen sustained only 36 injuries, costing 3.45 million.
($1 = 0.9176 euros) | https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/injuries-cost-top-leagues-732-million-euros-last-season-bundesliga-worst-hit-4680531?cid=cna_flip_070214 | 2024-10-15T17:47:57Z |
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anitian, a leading provider of compliance automation solutions, today announced the launch of FedRAMP Insights, now available on the Azure Marketplace. This new diagnostic tool is designed to transform how Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) navigate the complex FedRAMP compliance process, offering instant, actionable insights that significantly accelerate the journey toward FedRAMP authorization and federal market opportunities.
With the continued rising demand for cloud solutions across federal agencies, achieving FedRAMP compliance has become a top priority for CSPs. However, the federal compliance process is known to be resource-intensive and time-consuming. FedRAMP Insights addresses these challenges by providing CSPs with immediate visibility into their compliance gaps at any stage, offering tailored remediation guidance, and enabling real-time progress tracking—all within a single, easy-to-use SaaS tool.
“FedRAMP compliance can be overwhelming for many organizations, especially those unfamiliar with the complexities of federal cloud security standards,” said Chris Finan, President, and CRO at Anitian. “With FedRAMP Insights, we’re simplifying the process by offering CSPs a powerful tool that delivers instant, precise diagnostics and clear, prioritized next steps for achieving compliance faster.”
Key Features of FedRAMP Insights:
- Instant Gap Analysis: Scans cloud environments with just a few clicks and delivers a comprehensive report on the current compliance status, providing immediate clarity.
- Actionable Remediation Guidance: Offers step-by-step instructions on how to address identified gaps, ensuring that compliance teams know exactly what actions to take.
- Task Prioritization: Organizes tasks based on severity (High, Moderate, Low), so teams can focus on the most pressing compliance issues.
- Comprehensive Progress Tracking: Monitors ongoing compliance efforts by providing a clear view of remaining tasks, overall system readiness, and resources evaluated, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Available on the Azure Marketplace
Organizations seeking to simplify their FedRAMP compliance efforts can start using FedRAMP Insights immediately through the Azure Marketplace. We’ve packaged up our deep expertise in compliance automation and combined it with the robust capabilities of the Azure platform, enabling CSPs to streamline their path to FedRAMP authorization.
“Offering FedRAMP Insights in the Azure Marketplace allows CSPs to view compliance results across subscriptions & regions in one single view,” said Alex Degitz, Director of Product at Anitian. “This partnership brings together Anitian’s automation-driven approach to compliance with Microsoft Azure’s trusted infrastructure, creating a powerful combination that accelerates the compliance journey.”
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Anitian is a cloud compliance automation company that helps SaaS companies achieve FedRAMP compliance in half the time and half the cost of traditional methods. To learn more about FedRAMP Insights visit the solution page here.
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Greek official accuses EU of policy failure on migration as war and climate change fuel displacement
A Greek official on Tuesday criticized the outgoing European Commission for failing to forge a common policy to deport migrants, and she warned that war and climate change were increasing global displacement.
Sofia Voultepsi, a deputy minister for migration, said that a landmark European Union migration pact agreed upon earlier this year remained lacking in practical terms.
“We got the (agreement), but the basic piece is still missing: Returns,” Voultepsi told a conference near Athens. “We must have a common system for asylum, a common system for returns, and a common system for integration.”
Wars in the Middle East and Africa, combined with the effects of climate change, she said, would put Europe under continuous long-term pressure.
The new EU migration pact is due to take effect in mid-2026 following a new round of negotiations with the bloc’s 27 member states that are expected to last about a year.
Voultepsi expressed alarm at the growing number of refugees in Lebanon because of ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting the militant group Hezbollah, and added: “Countries like Somalia, Ethiopia, and South Sudan … are affected by both war and climate change, creating an ever-growing flow of migrants towards Europe.”
Greece is a major entry point for migrants into the European Union, with most crossing from Turkey and Libya in unsafe boats.
The coast guard on Tuesday said that 81 migrants were rescued from a stranded vessel traveling from Turkey to Italy.
The incident occurred on Sunday, and the rescue was carried out with the assistance of two merchant vessels. The rescued migrants, who were taken late Monday to the southern Greek port of Kalamata, told Greek authorities they had paid $8,500 each for the trip. Four of the passengers were arrested on smuggling charges.
Elsewhere in Europe, an Italian navy ship was expected to dock at an Albanian port with a first group of 16 migrants who were intercepted in international waters. Their asylum applications will be processed in Albania instead of in Italy, under a five-year agreement between the two countries.
In Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans to temporarily suspend the right to asylum. The new migration policy was presented at Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. If adopted, it would require approval from the parliament, where Tusk’s coalition government has a majority, and from conservative President Andrzej Duda. [AP] | https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1251013/greek-official-accuses-eu-of-policy-failure-on-migration-as-war-and-climate-change-fuel-displacement/ | 2024-10-15T17:47:58Z |
The Union government has started rolling out one of the most discussed announcements of the first full Budget of the third Narendra Modi government. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced in her July 23 Budget speech the government would launch a scheme to provide internship opportunities to 10 million youths in the top 500 companies in five years. This will help young people looking for employment to gain exposure to real-life business environments in different areas for a year. Selected candidates will be provided an allowance of Rs 5,000 per month along with a one-time assistance | https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/editorial/internship-opportunity-progress-will-need-to-be-carefully-monitored-124101501262_1.html | 2024-10-15T17:47:58Z |
Why the Harris campaign has spent $11 million on a Facebook page with 1,000 followers
By Donie O’Sullivan and Casey Tolan, CNN
(CNN) — As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris feverishly chase undecided voters in the final stretch of the presidential campaign, millions of people in battleground states are being served ads on Facebook and Instagram from an obscure page calling itself “The Daily Scroll.”
The social media ads, which are adorned with a nondescript logo resembling a pair of checkmarks, have promoted news articles from mainstream outlets including CNN, ABC and NBC, showing easing US inflation, cheaper insulin prices, and the consequences of state abortion bans.
But the ads on Meta-owned platforms aren’t being paid for by any news outlet — they’re a product of Harris’ presidential campaign, which has spent heavily on social media platforms and embraced influencers to power her online efforts against Trump.
Since Harris launched her bid for president this summer, her campaign has spent more than $11 million on Facebook and Instagram ads to promote The Daily Scroll into users’ feeds, a CNN analysis found. That made it the second biggest page by spending on political or social issues ads in the last 90 days, after only Harris’ main campaign page.
The Harris campaign spent another $900,000 on ads from a similar news aggregator page dubbed “Headlines 2024.”
The ads promoting The Daily Scroll have appeared on screens at least 700 million times, according to data from Meta’s Ad Library, with about 97% of views coming from seven battleground states: Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina.
All the ads include a disclaimer that they are “paid for by Harris for President,” and they do not appear to violate Meta’s rules for political advertisers.
The Daily Scroll and Headlines 2024 pages are just a small part of a much wider effort to reach undecided voters across all forms of media, Kevin Munoz, a Harris campaign spokesperson, told CNN. Promoting news stories is just one of many digital strategies the campaign is using, in addition to traditional online display ads and short video clips to target voters on YouTube and other platforms, he said.
Overall, the Harris campaign has far outspent the Trump campaign on Meta’s platforms, spending nearly $80 million on ads since this summer, compared with about $9.4 million from Trump’s campaign and associated fundraising committees.
Unlike the Harris campaign’s main Facebook and Instagram accounts, the ads run by The Daily Scroll and Headlines 2024 aren’t soliciting donations, and most of them aren’t directing users to the campaign’s website. Instead, the Harris team is using the ads to promote select news stories from major media outlets that reflect well on the Democratic presidential nominee and poorly on Trump.
In recent months, the campaign has spent more than $2 million on The Daily Scroll to promote an ABC News story about slowing inflation — a major voter concern ahead of the election — which was viewed about 120 million times by Facebook and Instagram users in battleground states, according to the Meta database.
“Good news for consumers – price increases have cooled significantly as inflation reaches the lowest point in over three years,” the ads declared.
Other news reports promoted by the page include an NBC News article on Trump boasting that his crowd sizes rivaled that of Martin Luther King Jr., a CNN video of Harris speaking the day after Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, and a story from The Guardian reporting that the Project 2025 conservative policy blueprint will “gut labor rights.” The campaign spent more than $300,000 on ads promoting each of those reports.
While the thousands of ads in the social media campaign have appeared in users’ feeds hundreds of millions of times, The Daily Scroll account itself appears dormant, with only a handful of public posts and roughly 1,000 followers. Headlines 2024 is even more sparse, with only about 100 followers and no posts at all. This is because Meta allows advertisers to run ads that don’t appear on the main feeds of the pages they are associated with.
“The ads are clearly labeled as being paid for by the Harris campaign; there is nothing obviously deceptive about them,” said Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University, who previously worked in the Obama administration. “There is no generic-sounding PAC associated with them.”
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Russian Olympic Committee president to step down. Neutral athletes competed at Paris Games
The president of the suspended Russian Olympic Committee plans to step down after six years in charge. Stanislav Pozdnyakov’s statement comes just over two months after a delegation of 15 Russians competed at the Paris Olympics as “Individual Neutral Athletes” without the national flag or anthem. The athletes did not represent the ROC and Pozdnyakov had been sharply critical of the neutral rules. Pozdnyakov says a board meeting next month is expected to set a date to elect his replacement. | https://localnews8.com/news/national-world/ap-national/2024/10/15/russian-olympic-committee-president-to-step-down-neutral-athletes-competed-at-paris-games/ | 2024-10-15T17:47:59Z |
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West Indies beat England by 6 wickets to enter the semifinals of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
Captain Hayley Matthews and her opening partner Qiana Joseph struck fine half centuries as the West Indies registered a thumping six-wicket win over England to qualify for the semifinals of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Tuesday.
England were knocked out of the showpiece following the defeat.
Matthews (50 off 38 balls) and Joseph (52 off 38 balls) shared 102 runs for the opening wicket in 12.2 overs to take the game away from England as West Indies chased down the target of 142 with 12 balls to spare.
Both got out in quick succession but Deandra Dottin's 27 off 19 balls ensured that West Indies reached 142 for 4 in 18 overs.
South Africa will face Group A winners and defending champions Australia in the first semifinals on Thursday while West Indies take on Group A runners-up New Zealand in the second semifinals on Friday.
West Indies finished their league engagements with six points from four matches, the same as South Africa and England. But the Caribbeans have the highest Net Run Rate of + 1.504, followed by South Africa (+1.382). England, who ended with NRR of + 1.117, finished third in Group B and were eliminated.
India have already been eliminated from the semifinal race after finishing third in Group A.
Put in to bat, England slumped to 34 for 3 just after power play but recovered to post 141 for 7 with Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scoring with 57 not out off 50 balls while captain Heather Knight retired hurt on 21 off 13 balls.
For West Indies, leg-spinner Afy Fletcher took three wickets for 21 runs from her four overs while Hayley Matthews got two scalps.
Brief Scores:
England: 141 for 7 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 57 not out; Afy Fletcher 3/21).
West Indies: 142 for 4 in 18 overs (Hayley Matthews 50, Qiana Joseph 52; Sarah Glenn 1/20).
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by DNA staff and is published from PTI)
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Third-party risk and resilience in DORA
In February 2016, it was reported that threat actors exploited vulnerabilities in the SWIFT banking network to steal more than $80 million from the central bank of Bangladesh. SWIFT, the global financial system’s main electronic payment system, which processes billions of dollars of transactions every day, was unprepared for the threat of a major cyber attack. The incident served as a pivotal wake-up call for the entire financial services industry, highlighting the previously underestimated systemic risks posed by unsecured systems. It reinforced the need for stronger security controls, safeguards and a more proactive approach to cybersecurity across the sector.
Today, organizations understand that it’s a matter of when -- not if -- their organization or supply chain is targeted with a cyber attack. Threats continue to increase in sophistication and frequency, particularly when it comes to ransomware.
The goal of ransomware attacks is to steal or deny valuable data with the aim to extort organizations to pay to get it back, or stop them from releasing it. The amount of ransom is proportionate to how valuable the data is, and with any industry that handles personal identifiable information (PII), the potential impacts and penalties are very high. It’s why the finance sector is one of the highest profile targets, with individual and business’ account information highly sought after.
In part, because of this, the European Union announced the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), to help the European financial sector pre-emptively weather-the-storm of severe cyber disruption.
What is DORA?
The main objective of DORA, which goes into effect on 17th January 2025, is to address cyber risk management in the financial services sector, and unify the disparate network of regulations that already exist in member states across the EU. This often creates confusion for multinational financial institutions, leading to regulatory gaps, overlaps, and conflicts that increase their vulnerability.
Navigating this complex web of rules is critical to safeguarding their operations and ensuring compliance. DORA covers four main areas:
● Security Risk Management and Governance
● Incident Response and reporting
● Digital operational resilience testing
● Third-party risk management
The first area, security risk management and governance, is designed to make an organization’s management team responsible for the security of its systems. The senior leadership team of the organization is expected to have up-to-date knowledge of the cyber risk landscape, define necessary risk management strategies, and assist in executing them. Board and executive level members are accountable and can also be held responsible for a failure to comply with DORA.
Second, DORA defines what classes as a cyber incident, and whom an organization should report to in the event of a breach. This is to ensure that financial institutions accurately and quickly report the details of an incident to the correct authorities, and unify this process across EU member states. DORA also enforces that organizations put in place systems for monitoring, managing, logging, classifying and reporting cyber incidents.
Third, DORA aims to ensure that financial institutions regularly test their security protocols, and make sure any vulnerabilities are discovered and patched before they can be taken advantage of. This includes carrying out basic tests once a year, such as vulnerability assessments. Organizations that are deemed to play a critical role in the financial ecosystem are also expected to carry out penetration testing once every three years.
Finally, financial institutions under DORA are expected to take an active role in managing their third-party cyber risk posture. Threat actors often exploit weaker links within a supply chain, targeting less secure organizations as an entry point. From there, they move laterally, infiltrating larger, more valuable companies, and putting the entire ecosystem at risk. This tactic underscores the importance of fortifying every part of the supply chain.
Financial institutions require third parties to provide vital services, which extends the attack surface considerably. DORA mandates that financial firms only work with third parties that can secure their systems, while also preventing over-reliance on a small group of providers for critical functions.
Steps to take before DORA becomes law
While the specifics of DORA are still being finalized, businesses can take certain steps to prepare for potential compliance requirements.
Companies must stay informed of any developments related to DORA and any guidelines or requirements that may be issued. Understanding the implications of the legislation and the steps needed to achieve compliance is the best way to ensure compliance.
Another key activity that can be done before January 2025 is to thoroughly assess current resilience capabilities and identify any areas that may need improvement to align with the expected requirements of DORA. Identifying gaps early on and establishing activities to address and mitigate risks will go a long way in preparing for DORA.
There are also other frameworks like ISO27001, NIST 2, and CIS18 that can be valuable for organisations looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture and align with the likely requirements in DORA. These frameworks provide a structured approach to information security management, risk assessment, and compliance, helping organizations establish robust security controls and practices.
UK businesses aren’t exempt from DORA, either. Although not an EU member state, companies within the UK need to be abreast of how it affects them, particularly if they are engaged with EU entities and customers. The upcoming UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, due for release in 2025, will set out the legislative conditions for UK based companies to comply with.
Using DORA to help strengthen resilience
It is important for organizations not to view DORA as simply a tick-box exercise – it will have wide-ranging operational and security implications for how businesses operate. Instead, it should be seen as an opportunity and revenue-driver, enabling businesses to offer increasingly secure and resilient solutions.
This will not only ensure that organizations will avoid being fined for non-compliance, but will also protect critical systems against breaches -- and give them an edge over less resilient competitors.
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Leigh Glasper is Director, Cyber Advisory at BlueVoyant | https://betanews.com/2024/10/15/third-party-risk-and-resilience-in-dora/ | 2024-10-15T17:48:00Z |
The escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah during US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s 10th visit to the region underscores the challenges the USA faces in influencing outcomes in the Middle East. This situation highlights the limitations of US diplomacy, which has become largely reactive, focusing on crisis management rather than shaping events. The USA finds itself in this position due to its unwillingness to exert the necessary force and leverage to achieve the diplomatic goals it professes to seek. This scenario reveals broader strategic limitations, reflecting not only the complexity of the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict but also the constraints on US power in the region.
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict has deep roots that trace back to the early 1980s, when Hezbollah emerged as a resistance movement following the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982. Over time, Hezbollah, backed by Iran and supported by Syria, has developed into a formidable military and political force in Lebanon, frequently clashing with Israel. The conflict reached a significant point during the 2006 Lebanon War, where Israel faced substantial military challenges in containing Hezbollah’s guerrilla tactics and rocket attacks. The aftermath of this war created a delicate balance of power in the region, where periodic skirmishes and tensions persisted, often threatening to reignite a full-scale conflict.
The USA has been deeply involved in the region, both in its support for Israel and its broader geopolitical interests, particularly in countering Iran’s influence. US administrations have repeatedly emphasized the need for stability in the Middle East, supporting diplomatic efforts and, at times, military interventions to shape regional dynamics. However, as the situation between Israel and Hezbollah escalates once again, it becomes evident that US influence, especially under the Biden Administration, has faced significant limitations.
The timing of the escalation during Secretary Blinken’s 10th trip to the region since the outbreak of renewed violence highlights the marginal impact US diplomacy has had on quelling tensions. This marginalization of US influence in managing the Israel-Hezbollah conflict is emblematic of broader issues in US Middle Eastern policy. One significant factor contributing to this is the reactive nature of US engagement in the region. Instead of proactively shaping diplomatic outcomes or conflict resolutions, the U.S. is often forced to respond to crises as they unfold, limiting its ability to effect long-term solutions. The Biden Administration, much like its predecessors, has found itself in a difficult position when dealing with the complex dynamics of the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict.
On the one hand, the USA has long been Israel’s strongest ally, providing military aid and diplomatic backing in international forums. On the other hand, the USA seeks to avoid further escalation that could destabilize Lebanon and the broader Middle East. This balancing act limits the leverage that Washington can exert on either party, leaving its diplomacy constrained by conflicting interests.
Despite Secretary Blinken’s numerous diplomatic trips and meetings with regional leaders, the situation has largely deteriorated. This suggests that the Administration’s efforts have been insufficient in addressing the root causes of the conflict. Hezbollah’s actions, which are often influenced by Iran’s strategic interests, complicate any US attempt at mediation. The group’s military capability, combined with its deep entrenchment in Lebanese politics, makes it a difficult actor to pressure through conventional diplomatic channels. Furthermore, Israel’s security concerns and its readiness to respond with force to Hezbollah provocations further limits diplomatic options.
However, given the broader geopolitical shifts and the rising influence of other regional powers, the USA may find it increasingly difficult to achieve its desired outcomes without recalibrating its strategy. The escalation serves as a reminder of the persistent challenges the USA faces in a region where its influence, while still significant, is no longer as decisive as it once was.
The USA’s reactive posture has become one of the central weaknesses in its Middle Eastern policy. Rather than setting the agenda or advancing a comprehensive peace initiative, the USA is frequently responding to immediate crises without addressing the underlying issues that perpetuate violence. This reactive approach stems from several factors, including domestic political considerations, the complexity of the regional power balance and the USA’s reluctance to become embroiled in another protracted conflict in the Middle East. One of the main reasons the USA remains in a crisis-management mode is its unwillingness to use the level of force or leverage that would be required to shape outcomes decisively. The Biden Administration, much like its predecessors, has prioritized diplomatic efforts and multilateralism, avoiding the kind of military interventions that characterized US policy in the early 2000s. While this reflects a broader shift in US foreign policy towards disengagement from prolonged conflicts, it also limits Washington’s ability to impose its will on actors like Hezbollah, which are supported by external powers like Iran.
The reluctance to use force does not only apply to military intervention but also to the economic and diplomatic leverage that the USA holds. Washington has significant tools at its disposal, including sanctions, economic aid and diplomatic pressure, that could be used to influence regional actors. However, these tools have been deployed cautiously, with the Administration fearing that too much pressure could backfire, exacerbating instability or pushing actors like Hezbollah closer to Iran.
Another key issue is the erosion of US leverage in the Middle East, a process that has been ongoing for several years. While the USA remains a dominant, other actors, notably Russia and Iran, both of whom have established strong footholds in countries like Syria and Lebanon, have challenged its power in the region and its influence. Iran’s support for Hezbollah, through both financial and military means, has strengthened the group, making it more resistant to external pressure. Meanwhile, Russia’s involvement in Syria has complicated the regional power dynamics, providing a counterweight to US influence.
The diplomatic leverage that the USA could exert over Israel has also diminished in recent years. While Israel relies on US military aid and diplomatic support, it has increasingly pursued an independent course in its regional policies. The normalization of relations between Israel and several Arab states through the Abraham Accords has further solidified Israel’s position, reducing its reliance on US-mediated peace processes. This, in turn, limits Washington’s ability to influence Israeli policy towards Hezbollah and Lebanon.
The escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah during Secretary Blinken’s visit to the region highlights the broader strategic limitations of US policy in the Middle East. The USA is caught in a reactive posture, managing crises rather than shaping outcomes, due in large part to its unwillingness to use the necessary force and leverage. The Biden Administration’s preference for diplomacy and multilateralism, while well-intentioned, has proven insufficient in addressing the complexities of the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict. To move beyond crisis management, the USA would need to reconsider its approach, perhaps by taking a more assertive stance in the region. This could involve increased diplomatic pressure on Iran and Hezbollah or a more active role in mediating between Israel and Lebanon.
However, given the broader geopolitical shifts and the rising influence of other regional powers, the USA may find it increasingly difficult to achieve its desired outcomes without recalibrating its strategy. The escalation serves as a reminder of the persistent challenges the USA faces in a region where its influence, while still significant, is no longer as decisive as it once was. | https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/10/15/the-regional-fallout-of-israel-hezbollah-clashes-2/ | 2024-10-15T17:48:01Z |
The Pittsburgh Steelers are trending toward making a change at quarterback. Veteran Russell Wilson, who signed with the Steelers in March, is finally healthy enough to start taking first-team reps, and will reportedly do just that this week. That sets him up to make his Steelers debut this weekend when they face the New York Jets.
Sources: The #Steelers plan to give Russell Wilson first-team reps in practice this week, putting him in line to make his season debut and start Sunday night against the #Jets.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 15, 2024
Pittsburgh is 4-2 with Justin Fields. But Wilson’s calf is fully healed and now he gets his shot. pic.twitter.com/vrhgo7LfgO
Wilson, 35, struggled with a calf injury throughout training camp, but appeared to be on the other side of it as the regular season approached. He was named the starting quarterback prior to Week 1 over Justin Fields, but reaggravated that lurking calf injury just days before the Steelers were due to start their season against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Steelers didn't make a formal announcement about their Week 1 starter before inactives were released, but when when they came out 90 minutes before kickoff, Wilson was on the list. Fields would be the starter going forward, and he helped lead the Steelers to a 3-0 start.
Pittsburgh has had just a few hiccups since then and currently sit at 4-2. Despite that strong, Tomlin is definitely putting Wilson in consideration to be the Week 7 starter.
Tomlin: "[Russell Wilson] is in consideration this week. We'll see where that leads us.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) October 15, 2024
The Steelers need an offensive push, and Wilson can definitely give that to them. And Russ wants redemption more than ever after two disastrous years with the Denver Broncos. Now he's closer than ever to proving he's got more passes left in that mighty arm. | https://www.wsoctv.com/news/national/steelers-qb-russell/MSTXC3ORJOLPTSSXPTSPRH45VE/ | 2024-10-15T17:48:01Z |
SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered education and acceleration group, today announced changes to its Board and Management team commensurate with its international growth plans.
The Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Eduardo Huerta-Mercado Herrera, Ian Putter, Thomas Power and Gary Pattison to the Board, bringing with them extensive experience at Board and Senior Management levels in high-growth, international public companies and higher education institutions.
Eduardo Huerta-Mercado Herrera is a seasoned education professional and currently the Director of the Innovation and Technology Center and Global MBA program at GERENS Escuela de Postgrado in Peru. He is also a Senior Advisor and Research Scholar to Purdue University Daniels School of Business, Director at United Technologies for Kids, Director at Invent College and Director at Girls Who Venture. In addition to his entrepreneurial education experience, he consults on public investment and governance to The World Bank and The Inter-American Development Bank in Latin America, Europe and Asia.
Ian Putter has over 20 years of experience within international banking and fintech, as CFO, board member and other technical finance re-engineering and integration roles. He was the Head of Blockchain Domain at Standard Bank and established the Blockchain Research Institute Africa, a think tank that collaborated with research institutes across the globe to identify blockchain use cases relevant to Africa. He is currently the Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Tokinvest in Dubai and a board member of Hedera LLC.
Thomas Power has over thirty years of leadership experience in fast-growth technology companies. He co-founded the UK-based Ecademy, which grew into one of the first social networks for entrepreneurs with 650,000 members. He has been Board Director at Digital Youth Academy, LeadORS, Electric Dog, 9 Spokes, Digital Entrepreneur, The Business Café, Savortex, Team Blockchain and the Blockchain Industry Compliance and Regulation Association (BICRA).
Gary Pattison is an education entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience as a turnaround specialist, CEO wingman, and behavioural adaptation strategist. He has successfully led numerous projects over the decades, including notable turnarounds of a SABMiller operation in South Africa and a foundry for Finnish company Metso, as well as many rapid transformation initiatives, including his work with the London-listed Grit Real Estate Income Group.
The four new appointees to the Board are based in Peru, Dubai, England and Mauritius, respectively, aligning with the Company’s international growth plans in South America, Europe and Asia. They will join Roger James Hamilton and Suraj Naik on the Board, and the Company will be presenting the new appointees at the Company’s next Annual General Meeting for confirmation by shareholder approval.
The new appointments replace four directors who are exiting the Board. Following a written request from the Company’s Senior Management and certain shareholders for their resignations, on October 10, 2024, Michael Moe, Richard Berman, Salim Ismail and Riaz Shah submitted their resignations to the Company, which were accepted by the Board of Directors. The resignation of the four directors was requested due to conflicts of interest and breaches of fiduciary and statutory duties to the Company as set forth in the Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2024.
As part of the Board and management restructuring, Adrian Reese has resigned as CFO and Gaurav Dama has been appointed as Interim CFO. Gaurav Dama has been Senior Finance Manager for the Company for seven years, managing the Company’s global finance team.
On the current restructuring, the CEO of Genius Group, Roger Hamilton, said, “Genius Group is building an increasingly international footprint with the growth of our AI-powered education platform and Genius Cities model. This restructure aligns with our growth in Asia, Europe and South America, and I look forward to working with our new Board and management to achieve our mission.”
Please see the Company’s Report on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on October 15, 2024 for additional information regarding the resignations of four directors and appointment of new directors.
About Genius Group
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) is a leading provider of AI-powered, digital-first education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Genius Group serves 5.4 million users in over 100 countries through its Genius City model and online digital marketplace of AI training, AI tools and AI talent. It provides personalized, entrepreneurial AI pathways combining human talent with AI skills and AI solutions at the individual, enterprise and government levels. To learn more, please visit www.geniusgroup.net.
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A fire broke out Tuesday evening in Pedion tou Areos, one of Athens’ largest public parks.
The fire, near Alexandras Avenue, may have been sparked by a flare, according to witnesses.
The fire service reported that the fire was quickly contained. Police also responded at the scene. | https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/environment/1251026/fire-in-downtown-athens-public-park/ | 2024-10-15T17:48:04Z |
Indians are justly proud that the country has emerged as the world’s third-largest ecosystem for startups with the number of unicorns growing exponentially. Between 2017-18 and 2022-23, the number of unicorns, or startups with a valuation of over $1 billion, went up by 66 per cent, with India now boasting 111 unicorns with a valuation of $349.67 billion. Apart from achieving rapid growth, the kind of interest many of these have received from global venture capitalists (VCs) and private-equity (PE) funds is remarkable in a country with a poor reputation for ease of doing business. The flip | https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/editorial/taming-the-unicorns-attention-to-institution-building-is-critical-124101501257_1.html | 2024-10-15T17:48:04Z |
Feeling like fall Wednesday, warming this weekend
Expect dense fog north of Point Conception Tuesday morning. This will cause visibility issues for your early morning commute! We hold on to clouds near the coastline while skies stay clear inland, it will be another pleasant and fall like day along the Central Coast. A High Surf Advisory is in effect for our northern beaches in San Luis Obispo and west facing beaches until 3am Wednesday. Breaking waves of 9-12FT are expected and rip currents will be hazardous. A weak trough moves throughout the area tonight with enough influence to cause misting and drizzle overnight into Wednesday morning.
An upper level low moves through the northern parts of California Wednesday. The marine layer moves back in Wednesday morning and will likely produce some misting and drizzle for south facing beaches and Ventura County. Make sure to bundle up as overnight temperatures keep the morning cool! Winds behind this system really begin to pick up by the afternoon. It's possible these winds and gusts reach up to advisory levels so make sure to bring patio furniture inside and travel safely.
The cold front keeps skies overcast Thursday morning with the possibility of another round of misting and drizzle. Temperatures rebound back to the 70s heading into our weekend and more sunshine appears. | https://keyt.com/weather/local-forecast/2024/10/15/feeling-like-fall-wednesday-warming-this-weekend/ | 2024-10-15T17:48:04Z |
Safe! Florida Aquarium’s stingrays ride out Milton in MLB Rays’ ballpark tank
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Seven cownose stingrays are safely in a Florida Aquarium habitat after riding out Hurricane Milton in a touch tank at Tropicana Field, home of MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays. The stingrays, named for their cow-shaped heads, were relocated Monday from the ballpark after last week’s storm, the Tampa-based aquarium said in a news release. Although Tropicana Field’s fabric roof was shredded by Milton’s winds, the stingrays were safe. The stingrays spend the MLB season in Tropicana Field’s 10,000-gallon (37,800-liter) touch tank, an exhibit located above right-center field. They have their own exhibition space at the Florida Aquarium during baseball’s offseason. | https://localnews8.com/news/national-world/ap-national/2024/10/15/safe-florida-aquariums-stingrays-ride-out-milton-in-mlb-rays-ballpark-tank/ | 2024-10-15T17:48:05Z |
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The stage is set as India will take on New Zealand in a three-match Test series beginning on October 16 (Wednesday). The first Test will be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, starting at 9:30 AM. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian team will be filled with confidence after their impressive victory over Bangladesh in the recent Test series. If India manages to secure a 3-0 victory over New Zealand at home, they could potentially qualify for the WTC final.
On the other hand, New Zealand comes into the series following a 0-2 loss in their recent assignment against Sri Lanka in September 2024. The Kiwis will be eager to deliver a strong performance against India to maintain their chances of qualifying for the WTC 2025 final next year.
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Date & Time: October 16-20, 09:30 AM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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Wicket-keepers: Rishabh Pant (VC)
Batters: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan
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Bowlers: Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Jasprit Bumrah
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Platforms and applications of microcomb.
Advanced methods for generating and controlling microcombs.
Microcomb based information applications.
GA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Microcombs , essential for precise time and frequency measurements, are transforming various fields. These compact devices enable high-speed communication, high-resolution metrology and accurate atomic clocks while bridging fundamental science with practical applications. Recent advancements offer new possibilities in classical and quantum information processing. This review highlights the latest microcomb researches, focusing on improved functionality and real-world uses, paving the way for future innovations in information science and technology.
Researchers are excited about the potential of microcombs, miniature devices that generate precise time and frequency standards. These microcombs could revolutionize fields from high-speed communication, high-resolution measurements to precise atomic clocks. Traditionally, frequency combs were large and complex, but microcombs offer a compact and powerful alternative. They achieve this via the Kerr effect or optoelectronic modulation, where light interacts with nonlinear materials to generate a broad spectrum of coherent frequencies.
Recent breakthroughs in microcomb design and control are opening doors for novel approaches ranging from classical to quantum information applications. This new research review explores innovative advancements in microcombs, from enhancing functionality to exploring real-world scenarios. The applications of microcombs are vast. Serving as information carriers, they can achieve versatile signal generation, synchronization, and boost data transmission rates. For information acquisition, microcombs can be used for precise spectroscopy, enabling detailed analysis of molecules and materials, and hold promise for medical imaging and astronomical observation. For information processing, microcombs could be an ideal light source for radio frequency processing, nonlinear conversion, and photonic computation.
Finally, this review discusses how to broaden the functions and improve the performance of microcombs in the future, especially potential breakthroughs in the trade-offs between power and efficiency, speed and density, stability and controllability. This research article outlines the roadmap for further exploration and development of microcomb technologies, suggesting that microcombs can potentially transform various scientific and industrial sectors, bringing us closer to a future shaped by precise light and information control.
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This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2023YFB2806200, 2021YFB2800602, 2022YFB2802702), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U2130106, 62305050) and Sichuan Science and Technology Program (2022YFSY0061, 2023YFSY0060), the National Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Program of China (BX20220056) and National Science Foundation of the United States (QuIC-TAQS 2137984 and QIITAQS 1936375).
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Upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 fails to clean up 8.63 GB of its own crap
Upgrading Windows can be fraught with problems, annoyances and niggles, some more serious than others. Given Microsoft’s track record, it should come as news to no one that the recently released Windows 11 24H2 update has a selection of issues.
One of the more curious quirks is the discovery by many people that the update fails to clean up after itself properly. An astonishing 8.63 GB is the amount of undeletable data many who have installed the Windows 11 2024 Update find is left behind. So what to do?
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It is very common for significant updates to Windows to leave behind unnecessary junk. This is by design, but there has always been the option to reclaim the space occupied by the “copies of all installed updates from Windows Update, even after installing newer versions of updates” Microsoft insists on leaving behind.
But this has not proven to be the case for Windows 11 24H2 adopters. As reported by The Register, there are many complaints from users in the Feedback Hub that upgrading leaves behind 8.63 GB of files. This would not be an issue if said data could be deleted in the way that has always been available. But in this instance, there appears to be no way to recover this space as neither the Disk Cleanup tool nor Settings are able to delete the data in question.
Microsoft is yet to comment on the matter. While it is technically possible to manually delete files to claw back the occupied disk space, this is not recommended because of the potential for things to go awry if the wrong files are deleted.
The Register speculates that the extra space could be used up due to a change in the way Microsoft delivers updates. Checkpoint cumulative updates were announced as a way of reducing update sizes, and this 8.63 GB could be the first checkpoint to facilitate this. But until Microsoft says something, everyone is left guessing.
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BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to comprehensively strengthen work related to military theory on the new journey in the new era, and develop a system of modern military theory with Chinese characteristics.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), made the remarks in an instruction to a meeting on work related to military theory, which was held in Beijing on Monday and Tuesday.
Xi emphasized that modernizing military theory is an important part of the efforts to modernize national defense and the armed forces, and paves the way for the building of a strong military.
Noting that the new global military revolution is unfolding rapidly and China’s security and development needs are undergoing profound changes, Xi stressed that it is a matter of greater urgency to achieve the goal of building a strong military, and work related to military theory must be comprehensively strengthened.
He stressed the importance of integrating the basic tenets of Marxism with the practice of developing the people’s armed forces, and absorbing the essence of fine traditional Chinese culture in the military domain.
Xi urged efforts to optimize top-level design for military theory innovations, improve the model of relevant research and enhance the application of military theory, thus providing scientific support and guidance for elevating the country’s armed forces to world-class standards more quickly.
Xi’s important instruction was conveyed and studied at the meeting. Zhang Youxia, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and vice chairman of the CMC, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. | https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/10/15/xi-urges-developing-system-of-modern-military-theory/ | 2024-10-15T17:48:07Z |
Kylian Mbappe's representatives say reports footballer faces rape probe are 'false' and a 'slanderous rumour'
STOCKHOLM/PARIS : Allegations of rape against French footballer Kylian Mbappe are "totally false" and "a slanderous rumour", his representatives said on Tuesday, following media reports that he was the subject of an investigation over an incident in a Stockholm hotel on Oct. 10.
Swedish prosecutors confirmed in a statement in response to the media coverage that a probe into an alleged rape at a hotel in central Stockholm had been opened, but did not identify a suspect.
Swedish public broadcaster SVT and dailies Expressen and Aftonbladet, citing unnamed sources, reported that Mbappe, 25, was a suspect in the case.
"A new slanderous rumour is starting to ignite the web," a statement sent to Reuters by Mbappe's representatives at PR firm Patricia Goldman said. "These accusations are totally false and irresponsible, and their propagation is unacceptable.
"Kylian Mbappe will under no circumstances tolerate his integrity, reputation and honour being sullied by unfounded insinuations."
Mbappe posted a link to a French media story on the matter on X and wrote: "Fake News!!!!"
The France national team captain and Real Madrid forward had been on a private trip to the Nordic country's capital last week with a group of friends, Swedish media reported.
Mbappe and his friends left Sweden on Friday Oct. 11. A report of the allegations against Mbappe was made to police by an unidentified victim the following day, Expressen and daily Aftonbladet reported.
"In response to media reports about a suspected rape in Stockholm, the prosecutor can confirm that a criminal report has been submitted to the police," the Swedish Prosecution Authority said in a statement on Tuesday.
Reuters could not independently confirm the identity of the alleged victim or the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.
Senior Prosecutor Marina Chirakova declined to comment further when reached by Reuters.
SVT and tabloid Expressen, citing unnamed sources, reported that the level of suspicion directed at Mbappe by investigators was "reasonable" - the lower of the two levels in the Swedish legal system. The higher level, "probable suspicion", is usually required to have a suspect remanded in custody.
Mbappe trained with his Real Madrid teammates on Tuesday. The club did not immediately respond when asked if they were aware of the investigation and whether it had been contacted by the Swedish authorities. | https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/kylian-mbappes-representatives-say-reports-footballer-faces-rape-probe-are-false-and-slanderous-rumour-4680516?cid=cna_flip_070214 | 2024-10-15T17:48:08Z |
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, as the former president heads to Atlanta for a rally.
“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.
In Chicago before members of the Economic Club, Trump defended his support for high tariffs as an economic cure-all.
“To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is ‘tariff,’” Trump told Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, who interviewed 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.
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HR for health Partners with Independent Animal Hospital Assoc. to Bring HR Resources to Members
Providing HR Solutions and Compliance Tools to IAHA Members with Exclusive Discounts
At IAHA, we are committed to providing our members with tools that simplify their operations, and HR for Health's all-in-one HR platform does just that.” -
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SAN RAMON, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- HR for Health , the leading provider of comprehensive HR solutions tailored for healthcare practices, is excited to announce its new partnership with the Independent Animal Health Association (IAHA). This collaboration is aimed at enhancing HR compliance, payroll, and employee management for independent veterinary professionals.
As veterinary practices face increasing challenges in HR management, from regulatory compliance to employee retention, HR for Health's robust platform offers essential tools to streamline operations. From timekeeping and payroll to employee handbooks and performance management, HR for Health is committed to helping IAHA members optimize their HR processes with ease.
Through this partnership, IAHA members will gain access to HR for Health's platform at an exclusive, discounted rate. The goal is to provide IAHA's network of independent animal healthcare professionals with the best tools to stay compliant , reduce administrative burdens, and focus on delivering quality care for animals.
“We're so excited to partner with IAHA to empower veterinary practices with a comprehensive HR solution,” said Ali Oromchian, CEO and Co-Founder at HR for Health.“With the veterinary industry growing rapidly, it's more important than ever to ensure practices are compliant, organized, and supported with efficient and easy-to-use resources.”
Brent Dunbar, President at IAHA, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating,“At IAHA, we are committed to providing our members with tools that simplify their operations, and HR for Health's all-in-one HR platform does just that. Having a comprehensive solution in one location for payroll, compliance, employee management, and more allows our members to streamline their HR processes without juggling multiple systems.”
IAHA members can now access discounted pricing on HR for Health's comprehensive platform, allowing them to streamline HR functions, avoid costly compliance mistakes, and prioritize animal care.
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Supreme Court tosses out decision letting 18-year-olds carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has tossed out a decision allowing 18-year-olds to legally carry guns in public. The justices on Tuesday sent back to a lower court for reconsideration a ruling that allowed people under 21 to carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania. The Supreme Court did not detail its reasoning and there were no noted dissents. It is one of multiple gun restrictions struck down after the Supreme Court’s influential 2022 decision that expanded gun rights and found any restrictions must be supported by the nation’s historical traditions. | https://localnews8.com/news/national-world/ap-national/2024/10/15/supreme-court-tosses-out-decision-letting-18-year-olds-carry-guns-during-emergencies-in-pennsylvania/ | 2024-10-15T17:48:11Z |
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Chicago, IL – October 15, 2024 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: The Procter & Gamble Co. PG, Clorox CLX, Church & Dwight CHD and Colgate-Palmolive CL.
Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:
To Buy or Not to Buy?: P&G Ahead of Q1 Earnings
The Procter & Gamble Co., also known as P&G, is set to report first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Oct. 18, before the opening bell. The company is expected to have witnessed year-over-year sales and earnings growth in the to-be-reported quarter.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal first-quarter revenues is pegged at $22 billion, suggesting a 0.4% rise from the prior-year quarter's reported figure. The consensus mark for PG's fiscal first-quarter earnings is pegged at $1.90 per share, indicating 3.8% growth from the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark has been unchanged in the past 30 days.
The Cincinnati, OH-based company has consistently delivered steady earnings, evidenced by its bottom-line beat trend over the past eight quarters. PG has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.1%, on average, including a 2.2% surprise in the most recent quarter. With this record, the question is whether PG can sustain this momentum.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Procter & Gamble this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. But that is not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Procter & Gamble has a Zacks Rank #3 and an Earnings ESP of -0.95%. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Trends to Monitor Before PG's Q1 Earnings
Procter & Gamble has been demonstrating its dominance in theglobal marketby leveraging its brand strength to drive organic sales growth. As a manufacturer of products catering to the daily needs of consumers worldwide, P&G's success in the preceding quarters can be attributed to its robust brand portfolio and effective business strategies. The persistence of these trends is expected to benefit the company's organic sales for the fiscal first quarter.
PG's organic sales for the fiscal first quarter are anticipated to have benefited from strong pricing strategies, a favorable product mix and robust segmental performances.
Our model predicts year-over-year organic sales growth of 2.7% for P&G in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Fiscal first-quarter organic sales are expected to rise 2% for Beauty, 8% for Grooming, 1% for Health Care, 4% for Fabric & Home Care, and 3% for the Baby, Feminine & Family Care segment. For fiscal 2024, we expect organic sales growth of 3% for Beauty, 8% for Grooming, 5% for Health Care, 1% for Fabric & Home Care, and 2% for the Baby, Feminine & Family Care segment.
P&G has been diligently pursuing cost-saving and productivity measures to drive margins and reinforce its competitive advantage. The company's commitment to enhancing productivity while mitigating macro cost headwinds has been integral in maintaining balanced top and bottom-line growth. Its focus on productivity and cost-saving plans are likely to have boosted margins in the to-be-reported quarter.
We expect P&G's core gross margin for the fiscal first quarter to have been influenced by significant productivity savings. Our model predicts a year-over-year core gross margin expansion of 50 bps for the to-be-reported quarter.
However, Procter & Gamble has been facing headwinds related to the market issues in Greater China, geopolitical tensions and financial impacts from currency volatility. Amid all regions, the company's headwinds in Greater China, relating to reduced consumer spending amid a tough macroeconomic environment, stand out.
Procter & Gamble is experiencing significant difficulties in Greater China, its second-largest market, due to tough macroeconomic conditions, resulting in reduced consumer spending. The company has been witnessing brand-specific issues for its flagship beauty brand, SK-II, influenced by its Japanese heritage. While the company expects general market trends and SK-II dynamics to improve over time, it does not foresee a return to growth in the region or for the SK-II brand for at least another quarter or two. Consequently, the company's fiscal first-quarter sales are expected to reflect the impacts of the ongoing headwinds in China.
Also, volume trends have continued to be soft in some enterprise markets in Europe and the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia and Russia. These regions have been particularly impacted by geopolitical tensions, which have reduced consumer spending and slowed retail activities. Moreover, the company has been witnessing continued boycotts of Western brands in the Middle East.
On the last reported quarter'searnings call the company expected the global environment to remain volatile and challenging going into fiscal 2025, relating to input costs, currencies, consumers, competitors, retailers and geopolitical dynamics. These are anticipated to have affected its performance in the fiscal first quarter. Our model estimates a 1.7% impact of currency headwinds for the fiscal first quarter.
Higher supply-chain costs, rising inflation and elevated transportation expenses have been leading to increased SG&A expenses for PG. We estimate core SG&A expenses to grow 2.1% year over year for the fiscal first quarter. As a percentage of sales, core SG&A expenses are expected to rise 40 bps for the fiscal first quarter.
Price Performance & Valuation
PG shares have exhibited an uptrend in the year-to-date period, rising 16.8%. The leading consumer goods company's shares have outperformed the Zacks Consumer Staples sector's growth of 7.6%. Meanwhile, the stock underperformed the industry's rally of 20.2% and the S&P 500's 22% rise.
PG's YTD Stock Performance
The Procter & Gamble stock has rallied ahead of its key rivals Clorox and Church & Dwight, which grew 12.4% and 7.4%, respectively, in the same period. However, PG has underperformed Colgate-Palmolive's year-to-date growth of 25.6%.
At the current price of $171.09, Procter & Gamble trades close to its 52-week high of $177.94 attained on Sept. 10. This represents a 3.8% discount to the 52-week high mark.
From the valuation standpoint, PG trades at a forward 12-month P/E multiple of 24.09X, exceeding the industry average of 23.12X and the S&P 500's average of 22.09X. Procter & Gamble's valuation appears quite pricey.
Given the premium valuation, investors could face significant risks if the company's future performance does not meet expectations. The consumer goods market is becoming increasingly competitive, and Procter & Gamble's innovation and market expansion may not suffice to drive significant growth. Macroeconomic challenges and heightened competition could impede the company's ability to sustain its current growth trajectory.
Investment Thesis
Procter & Gamble runs a strong business model with a diverse brand portfolio in home, personal and health care. Iconic brands like Tide, Gillette, Pampers and Crest enable P&G to command premium pricing, maintain market share, and compete effectively. Operating in more than 180 countries, the company benefits from a wide revenue base, tapping into growth in emerging markets and stable returns in developed regions. P&G's focus on productivity and cost-saving initiatives, including the Supply-Chain 3.0 program, is expected to boost margins despite inflation.
However, challenges in key markets like Greater China, geopolitical tensions in emerging regions and currency volatility pose financial risks. The company expects a $200-million after-tax impact on fiscal 2025 earnings per share due to exchange rate fluctuations, indicating profitability pressures.
Conclusion
As Procter & Gamble prepares to announce its first-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings, positive signs such as strong segment performance, robust pricing, a favorable product mix, and a focus on productivity and cost-saving measures are encouraging. Investors, however, will also be closely watching challenges in Greater China, geopolitical tensions and currency fluctuations before making decisions.
While P&G's outlook remains promising, investors should avoid jumping in too quickly. Instead, waiting for the right entry point could lead to better portfolio gains. For those already holding the PG stock, staying patient is wise, as the upcoming earnings report is expected to confirm the company's strong performance.
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WASHINGTON — (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday tossed out a decision allowing 18-year-olds to openly carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania.
There were no noted dissents in the high court's brief order. It lets stand a ban on people aged 18 to 20 carrying guns in public during a declared state of emergency.
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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Katey Walker, Chief of Staff, Xceedance
Xceedance appoints Katey Walker as Chief of Staff to lead the new CEO office and drive strategy, growth, and innovation across the company's global operations.
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Xceedance , a leading global provider of consulting, technology, operations support, and data solutions for insurance organizations, announced that it has hired Katey Walker as Chief of Staff. She will work with Xceedance CEO, Arun Balakrishnan , on strategic matters for the company including capital allocation, business strategy, team building, and communication. She will be responsible for leading the members of the newly created CEO office.
Walker has 25 years of experience in the property/casualty industry. Her career spans executive roles with consulting and insurance companies, including Willis Towers Watson and Aon. She has helped to develop and execute strategies, and led product and business development. With a technical background in actuarial science, Walker has expertise in predictive models, driving innovation, and ensuring operational efficiency across personal, commercial, and specialty lines of business.
“I am so excited to welcome Katey. Xceedance has grown significantly since we started 11 years ago. She'll lead our newly-established CEO office with responsibilities across our entire group of companies, a critical role as we accelerate our growth ,” said Balakrishnan.“Katey not only brings a wealth of expertise from mergers and acquisitions to cross functional alignment, but she also embodies our culture and values.”
Walker said,“Xceedance plays such an important role for its clients-blending its unique expertise in operations and technology with its deep knowledge of and focus on insurance. I'm drawn to the Xceedance approach to transforming enterprises, understanding that it's important to apply the right technology, but it's equally important for the right people to utilize the solutions. I'm thrilled to join the team and continuing to grow the company and increase its global footprint.”
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The ethics of tipping
The recent verdict of the Greek Supreme Court according to which tips are part of the waiter’s salary and thus should be subject to taxes and social security contributions, raises several issues – of tax policy, labor market regulation, even morals and customs. Let us look at some of them.
Taxing all income, regardless of its source, in a uniform manner is a good practice, since it renders various tax avoidance procedures ineffective, while also guaranteeing the correct application of the tax scale chosen by the legislator. But this good practice is often violated. In many countries, some income is taxed differently and more favorably than wages from salaried employment. In Greece, this (bad) practice is widely applied to income from dividends, interest, undistributed profits, real estate etc. In addition, farmers are – more or less – exempt from income tax, freelancers legally pay lower social security contributions, while 25% of the judges’ salary is exempt from taxation, following a ruling of the infamous special salary court (consisting of law professors and, well, judges).
In the public sector, all kinds of perks used to thrive, from the “car warm-up” benefit (once paid to OTE employees), the “hand-washing” (OSE), “on-time attendance” (former Athens bus company ETHEL), and “efficient processing” (Ministry of Justice) benefits, of infamous memory. There is also the “library benefit” which is still paid to academics. All of these were devised precisely so that they would not be taxed (and not counted toward pensions). But when the deviation from the rule becomes the rule itself, a call for a tax on tips sounds like a bad joke.
However, in order for the tip to be taxed, it must first be paid to the employees, which, as the vice president of the Federation of Restaurateurs indirectly admitted when asked to comment on the court ruling, often does not happen (Giorgos Kourasis used the words “an easy violation”).
When the deviation from the rule becomes the rule itself, a call for a tax on tips sounds like a bad joke
Apparently, the problem arose from the gradual retreat of cash payments, and the linking of POS with cash registers. In the past, all the tips went into a piggy bank, the contents of which were distributed to the waiters at the end of the shift. Now the customer has to choose if they accept being charged an extra 10% for the tip, which may be paid to the waiters or not.
I, for one, always feel awkward when I have to choose how much to tip. I find all this somewhat demeaning to the employee who served me. That’s why I would prefer clear rules (that the tip always equals x% on the total bill) or, even better, the complete abolition of this somewhat antiquated practice. And that’s why I’m happy to live in a city where no one gives – or expects – a tip.
Indeed, tipping etiquette varies considerably around the world. In the US, a customer who doesn’t leave a tip equal to 15% or 20% of the bill is considered incredibly rude or a harsh judge of their service. This is why liberals everywhere love tipping as a method of decentralized assessment and consequent resource allocation. Bad service, however, is usually due to the poor management of the restaurant, so it seems unfair to me that the waiter pays the price. On the other hand, the expectation of a tip keeps wages down. US law provides a lower federal minimum wage for the “tipped employees”: $2.13 per hour instead of $7.25.
In contrast, in Japan tipping is considered insulting. I tend to agree with the Japanese (and the Milanese). Not just out of embarrassment. But also because, as an academic, I would freak out if a student told me, “That was a great lesson, here’s 10 euros for a drink.” All my colleagues around the world would feel the same way. Of course, other “noble professions” in Greece do not seem to have similar apprehensions. For example, the illegal “tip” called “fakelaki” handed quietly to doctors by patients is often in the four-figure range. But that’s another story.
Manos Matsaganis is a professor of public finance at the Polytechnic University of Milan and head of the Greek & European Economy Observatory at the Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP). | https://www.ekathimerini.com/opinion/1250963/the-ethics-of-tipping/ | 2024-10-15T17:48:16Z |
SPORTS
The first Test will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday starting at 9:30 AM.
In an exciting contest, India is set to face New Zealand in a three-match Test series, starting on October 16 (Wednesday). The first Test will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru starting at 9:30 AM. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be brimming with confidence following their commanding victory over Bangladesh in the recent Test series.
In contrast, New Zealand is entering the series after suffering a 0-2 defeat in their recent clash against Sri Lanka in September 2024.
The Kiwis will be keen to put on an impressive performance against India to keep their hopes alive for qualifying for the WTC 2025 final next year.
Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is well-known for its favourable pitches, typically providing a good balance between bat and ball. For this Test match, the pitch is expected to be somewhat dry, potentially offering some turn for spinners as the game advances. Batters can look forward to a solid surface for scoring, while bowlers will need to be patient and take advantage of any chances that come their way. Overall, the pitch is anticipated to facilitate a competitive matchup between bat and ball.
Weather report
According to AccuWeather, the weather in Bengaluru during the early hours of the IND vs NZ Test is expected to be cloudy, with only a 6% chance of rain and a temperature around 22 degrees Celsius. However, as the day progresses, the chances of rain significantly increase. By 1:00 PM IST, the chances of rain rise to 51%. There are no predictions of thunderstorms between 3 PM and 6 PM IST, with precipitation chances remaining below 50% during that timeframe.
Live Streaming Details
The Sports 18 network will broadcast the India vs New Zealand Test series live in India, while JioCinema will provide live streaming of the matches on its app and website.
Predicted playing XIs
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand: Tom Latham (C), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William O’Rourke
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One’s got a big appetite, the other’s a bit of an introvert. China’s new panda diplomats touch down in DC
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By Nectar Gan, CNN
Washington, DC (CNN) — Two giant pandas from China have landed in Washington, marking the first time the US capital has welcomed a new set of furry diplomats from Beijing in 24 years.
The FedEx cargo plane dubbed “Panda Express,” carrying Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 3 years old, landed at Washington Dulles Airport at 9:53 a.m. Tuesday.
Amid tight security and heavy media coverage, two large metal boxes with the precious cargo were carefully lowered from the belly of the jet on a scissor lift and ferried to the terminal.
From there, the two pandas were trucked to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, where they will remain on loan for 10 years, with an annual fee of $1 million to support conservation efforts in China.
The Smithsonian’s previous pair of pandas returned to China with their cub last November when their lease expired. Their departure triggered a flood of tearful goodbyes and left the zoo’s panda exhibit empty for 11 months.
China’s renewed panda diplomacy with the US is a rare bright spot in the fraught relations between the world’s two superpower rivals – which have been marred by tensions over trade, technology, geopolitics and more.
While born in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan, Bao Li has deep familial roots in Washington. His mother, Bao Bao, was born a celebrity at the National Zoo in 2013 and returned to China four years later. His grandparents, Meixiang and Tian Tian, lived at the zoo for 23 years until their lease ended last year.
“Bao Li has a huge personality. He reminds me a lot of his grandfather, Tian Tian,” said Mariel Lally, a panda keeper from the National Zoo who accompanied Bao Li and Qing Bao on the flight to Washington.
Lally spent the past 10 days getting to know the two pandas at a research base in Dujiangyan, a city nestled in the lush green mountains near the bears’ native habitat. And she could already see distinct characteristics about them that will charm a new generation of visitors.
Fans are already obsessed with Bao Li’s family history, she said. “But when people see his personality, they’re gonna go crazy. He’s energetic, he’s all about people, he’s just a lot of fun.”
The pilot of the FedEx jet bringing the pandas to their new home said Bao Li’s bubbly personality was evident even on the long flight.
“Every time anyone would enter the cargo area, he wanted to see who’s coming, and will they give me treats?” Capt. Deanna Martin told CNN.
Qing Bao, meanwhile, is the polar opposite and something of an introvert. She can often be found sleeping on her climbing structure or chilling in a tree, but she’s very alert when active.
“She’s very reserved,” Lally said. “She doesn’t always come when called because she would rather do her own thing. So, she’s a bit more independent than Bao Li.”
“She’s also a pretty tiny little bear, so people probably are really gonna love how petite she is,” she added.
A history of fascination with pandas
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo was the first in the US to exhibit the rare, cuddly animals as part of China’s “panda diplomacy” – a decades-long strategic tool to win partners, build goodwill and showcase soft power.
It began with US President Richard Nixon’s ice-breaking trip to Communist China during the Cold War. During that historic visit in 1972, first lady Pat Nixon was reportedly charmed by the pandas at the Beijing Zoo.
Weeks later, a pair of pandas, Ling Ling and Hsing Hsing, arrived at the National Zoo in Washington.
On their first day of public display, the two pandas drew a reported 20,000 visitors. Since then, giant pandas have become the zoo’s star attraction, drawing millions of visitors.
The zoo’s 24-hour Giant Panda Cam has garnered more than 100 million page views since its launch in 2000.
It went offline last November, when Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their youngest cub Xiao Qi Ji left for China. And for the first time in 23 years, the giant panda exhibit at the National Zoo had become empty.
Competition among US zoos to bring in pandas – and the swooning crowds that follow them – is fierce. The San Diego Zoo received its own pair of Chinese pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, in June. On the same day Washington received its new pair, San Diego officials announced the launch of its own live panda cam.
The National Zoo’s gain was Atlanta’s loss, as Zoo Atlanta had to say goodbye to their four giant pandas earlier this month. Those pandas returned to China on the same FedEx jet that then turned around and transported Bao Li and Qing Bao – a round trip of over 10,000 miles.
Long haul flight filled with snacks
Much preparation was made for Bao Li and Qing Bao’s big journey across the Pacific Ocean.
A delegation from the Washington zoo came to the Chinese province of Sichuan to help with the transition.
Bao Li and Qing Bao were taken off public display and placed in quarantine on September 13, in a fenced-off zone away from the crowds of tourists.
Ren Zhijun, a Chinese keeper who has been caring for the two bears in quarantine noticed a big difference in their appetite. Bao Li, who loves bamboo shoots, can eat twice as much bamboo as Qing Bao, who counts carrots and apples as her favorite food.
Bao Li and Qing Bao spent their last few days in Dujiangyan spending time in their shipping crates, getting trained for their first long-haul flight.
The crates are built in a way that allows the keepers to pass bamboo, bamboo shoots, fruits and fresh water to the bears on the flight.
Before their departure from the Dujiangyan base, Bao Li appeared calm and composed as he slowly paced around the crate, while Qing Bao was more restless. She stood up and stuck her snout and paws out through the bars as her crate was forklifted onto the truck.
During a sendoff ceremony earlier on Monday near the base, the Washington zoo’s director, Brandie Smith, hailed half a century of collaboration between the Smithsonian and its Chinese partners on panda conservation.
“These beloved black and white bears are icons in Washington DC, and adored around the world,” Smith said. “Our team and legions of fans look forward to welcoming Bao Li and Qing Bao to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.”
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Leverkusen's Wirtz suffers ankle injury
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz sustained a capsular injury to his right ankle while on international duty with Germany, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Tuesday.
Wirtz suffered the injury during Germany's 1-0 home victory over the Netherlands in their Nations League Group A3 match on Monday, where he was substituted by Leverkusen teammate Robert Andrich late in the first half. The win secured the Germans a spot in the quarter-finals.
The 21-year-old underwent an MRI scan on Tuesday and is receiving treatment at Leverkusen, the club said. It is unclear when Wirtz will return to training, leaving him doubtful for Saturday's Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Champions Leverkusen are fifth in the league standings on 11 points from six games, three points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
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By Robert Langreth
Johnson & Johnson reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, driven by surging sales of cancer medicine Darzalex.
The company also lowered its full-year guidance to account for a medical device acquisition, according to a statement Tuesday.
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J&J is working to maintain growth as it faces the loss of exclusivity for the psoriasis treatment Stelara. Biosimilar copies of the drug entered the European market this summer, and US launches are expected early next year. Still, the company has been bolstered by new approvals expanding the use of its cancer and immunology medicines.
Adjusted profit was $2.42 a share, surpassing Wall Street’s average estimate of $2.19. Pharmaceutical revenue rose almost 5 per cent, exceeding expectations by more than $400 million, with sales of myeloma treatment Darzalex surging over 20 per cent.
Joe Wolk, J&J’s chief financial officer, said the results leave the company “in a good position to finish the year strong.”
The shares fell 0.1 per cent at the New York market open. They had gained 3.1 per cent this year through Monday’s close.
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J&J has made progress in addressing litigation related to talc in its legacy products, a longstanding burden on investor sentiment. In September, 83 per cent of claimants accepted its roughly $8 billion settlement offer. In a favorable legal ruling this month, a federal bankruptcy judge in Texas said he’ll keep a J&J subsidiary handling the talc claims in his court, helping the company avoid a New Jersey appeals court that previously ruled against it.
Guidance Cut
During the quarter, J&J said it would pay up to $1.7 billion for V-Wave Ltd., which is developing an implanted device for heart failure. The company cut its adjusted 2024 earnings guidance for the year to $9.88 to $9.98 a share, down from the earlier guidance that bottomed out at $9.97 a share. J&J attributed the forecast cut to the deal.
What Bloomberg Intelligence Says:
Johnson & Johnson’s 10-cent midpoint adjusted EPS raise due to improved operational performance looks paltry given a 24-cent beat in 3Q, yet likely hints at caution about lead product Stelara, for which it expects US biosimilars in January, likely prompting 4Q wholesaler destocking. A 1 per cent sales beat was due to the Pharma unit being 3 per cent better and Devices 2 per cent light, but the 11 per cent 3Q adjusted EPS beat was largely litigation income-related as R&D spending increased.
— John Murphy, BI pharma analyst. Read the research here.
Last year, J&J spun off its consumer health division to create Kenvue Inc., allowing it to focus on more profitable prescription drug and medical device segments. Since then, J&J has pursued numerous acquisitions, including the $13.1 billion purchase of heart device maker Shockwave Medical and a $1.25 billion deal in May for an atopic dermatitis drug from Numab Therapeutics AG.
Although revenue from Shockwave and other acquisitions helped J&J’s medical device revenue grow almost 6 per cent, it was slightly below estimates. Asia-Pacific sales were hurt by an ongoing doctor strike in South Korea, Wolk noted.
J&J is still seeking “smaller tuck-in deals” that offer the best value, Wolk said in an interview, though the company remains open to larger acquisitions. “We have an appetite, but it is not anything we are going to stretch for.” | https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/j-j-q3-earnings-beat-expectations-make-progress-on-talc-liabilities-124101501238_1.html | 2024-10-15T17:48:18Z |
Natura Integrative And Functional Medicine Secures 2024 Best Of Florida Award
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BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Natura Integrative and Functional medicine has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Best of Florida Award, a recognition that highlights their unwavering commitment to providing holistic, patient-centered healthcare. This award, driven by customer votes, underscores the trust and confidence patients have in Natura's approach to wellness.
Natura Integrative and Functional Medicine, led by Dr. Karolina Skrzypek, offers a sanctuary for women seeking to navigate the complexities of hormonal imbalances, chronic conditions, and the myriad of options in natural and holistic treatments. The clinic's philosophy is simple yet profound: true wellness is not about temporary fixes but about addressing the root causes of health issues.
“We provide women with natural, holistic health care through functional and integrative medicine,” said Dr. Skrzypek, who is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine. Her extensive training, including a fellowship at the University of Arizona, a faculty scholars training program at the University of Michigan, and the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, equips her to blend traditional and alternative therapies into a personalized care plan for each patient.
Natura's success lies in its patient-centered approach. Every health plan is carefully crafted to fit the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that the journey to wellness is effective, sustainable, and transformative. This dedication has not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by their recent win in the Best of Florida Awards, hosted by GuideToFlorida.
For Natura, this award reflects the deep connections and trust they've built with their patients.“True wellness is a journey that involves commitment, time, and financial investment,” Dr. Skrzypek explained.“Our focus is on addressing the root causes of health issues rather than offering temporary solutions.”
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Attention, American men: Donald Trump and his allies want you to believe your vote says big things about your masculinity.
In the final weeks before the Nov. 5 election, the Republican nominee is amping up his hypermasculine tone and support of traditional gender roles, a reflection of the surgical campaign-within-a-campaign for the votes of men in a showdown with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. But where Harris is deploying "dudes" who use bro-ey language and occasional scolding to boost her support particularly among Black and Hispanic males, Trump's camp is meeting men in alpha-male terms, often with crude and demeaning language. That means he appears on podcasts, gaming platforms, and alongside surrogates who define American manliness as a vote for the former Republican president.
“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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EU offers to tighten migration stance under pressure from governments
The European Commission will propose during its new term measures to tighten the EU’s stance on migration, responding to pressure from governments across the bloc for which irregular arrivals have become a major political and security problem.
Ursula von der Leyen, who runs the European Union’s executive arm, wrote to EU leaders who gather to discuss migration on Oct 17-18 that the Commission intended to address 10 issues to help the bloc’s 27 countries deal with migration challenges.
“In the coming mandate, the Commission… will continue to … ensure that we stand fair and firm on migration, addressing what we all agree to be a European challenge,” she wrote. The Commission’s new term is likely to start on Dec. 1.
Irregular migrants arriving in Europe last year numbered less than a third of the 1 million people at the peak of the migration crisis in 2015. However, migration remains a very sensitive topic influencing elections in most European countries and fuelling far-right voter sentiment.
Germany, wary of public opinion backlash against irregular migration ahead of elections next September, has introduced border controls with all its neighbors, suspending the freedom of the passport-free Schengen zone. France, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Italy, and Slovenia have also introduced border checks.
Poland, which has presidential elections due in May, wants to temporarily suspend asylum rights for migrants crossing over from Russia-ally Belarus, a move many see as a violation of the EU’s charter of fundamental rights.
Faced with migrants pushed across the border from Russia, Finland suspended such asylum rights in July.
The EU agreed in May on a new set of rules and processes for handling migration, called the Migration Pact, but its full implementation is not due until mid-2026, leaving the bloc in a complicated transition period.
In her letter to European leaders, von der Leyen proposed to accelerate implementation of the pact, to help governments better manage their registration and reception systems.
It would help with asylum procedures of security cases and abusive or unfounded asylum claims at borders and close loopholes between the asylum and return processes, she said.
She also proposed striking more deals with countries from which migrants originate or through which they transit to stop them there, similar to EU agreements with Turkey, Tunisia or Libya, whose governments get money from the EU to curb illegal crossings and smuggling.
Von der Leyen mentioned Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, Senegal, and Mali as countries the EU should work with.
In a policy U-turn from previous years, she proposed that migrants who have no right to stay in the EU be sent to “return hubs” in countries outside the EU, with which the bloc will strike deals.
“We should… explore possible ways forward as regards the idea of developing return hubs outside the EU, especially in view of a new legislative proposal on returns,” she wrote in the letter.
She cited a deal between Italy and Albania as a possible model, under which Italy can send up to 36,000 irregular migrants a year to two facilities in Albania where they would await deportation. The first Italian ship carrying migrants to Albania departed on Monday.
The EU’s policy on returns will be reviewed to ensure that migrants who are expelled from one EU country do not simply relocate to another to avoid deportation. There will also be tougher rules on individuals who pose a security risk. [Reuters] | https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1251024/eu-offers-to-tighten-migration-stance-under-pressure-from-governments/ | 2024-10-15T17:48:22Z |
More than 800 service members ejected from US military under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ receive honorable discharges
By Haley Britzky, CNN
(CNN) — More than 800 records of service members who were kicked out of the military under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy were recently upgraded to receive honorable discharges, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday.
“Just over a year ago, I announced that the Department would, for the first time, begin to proactively review the military records of former Service members discharged during ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ because of their sexual orientation who might have been eligible for upgrades to the characterization of their discharge or changes to their reason for separation but had not yet applied,” Austin said. “After a year of exceptional work, the Military Department Review Boards directed relief in 96.8% of the 851 cases that they proactively reviewed.”
Austin announced in September 2023 that the Pentagon would be “initiating new outreach campaigns” to reach LGBTQ+ service members who may have been discharged based on their sexual orientation. Congress officially repealed the policy, which prohibited openly bisexual, gay, or lesbian individuals from serving in the military, in 2011.
A service member’s discharge status determines what benefits they are eligible for after military service. An individual who has received a discharge characterized as other than honorable or under bad conduct, for example, may not receive full benefits from the Veterans Affairs.
Last year, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said troops “were given discharges that may have denied them access to veterans’ benefits like home loans, healthcare, GI Bill tuition assistance, and even some government jobs.”
Austin said Tuesday that with the hundreds of changes recently made in the proactive review, 96% of all service members who were kicked out of the military under “don’t ask, don’t tell” — and who served long enough to receive a merit-based characterization of that service — now have an honorable discharge.
“We will continue to strive to do right by every American patriot who has honorably served their country,” Austin said Tuesday.
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New York, New York, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fareportal, the New York-based travel technology company behind online travel agencies CheapOair and OneTravel is pleased to announce receipt of two Gold awards in the 2024 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards competition. The Magellan Awards honor outstanding design, marketing, and services in a broad range of industry segments including Hospitality, Travel Destinations, cruise Lines, Online Travel Services, airlines and Airports, Travel Agents and Agencies, Tour Operators and Ground Transportation. Fareportal's two Gold awards were received in recognition of achievement for Mobile App – Overall and Television Commercial – Marketing.
For mobile app, Fareportal's entry detailed innovative advancements and launches on mobile apps, designed to elevate user engagement, drive app retention, and inspire more travel opportunities throughout the year. Nipun Joshi, Senior Director, Digital Product at Fareportal comments,“"Winning the Gold Magellan Award for our CheapOair mobile app is a testament to our relentless pursuit of creating meaningful, data-driven customer experiences. Through interactive gamified user experience, we've transformed our app into something users return to regularly. The increased engagement allowed us to highlight more personalized travel deals, new destinations, and savings opportunities to inspire more travel. This recognition highlights our ability to apply technology, data and product innovation, and blend customer value with entertainment, functionality with fun, ultimately making travel a seamless, enjoyable and rewarding experience."
Fareportal partnered with advertising agency Allied Global Marketing in the creation of the winning television commercial. The ad, designed to launch the company's new tagline,“Travelers Wanted” illuminates the value to the consumer of the experience of travel. Kathi Moore, Fareportal VP of Branding & Communications comments,“We are honored by this recognition from an industry-leading publication such as Travel Weekly, as well as from our peers in the travel industry. Our concept was to bring the traveler, the person, into the conversation. The team at Allied Global Marketing delivered on-point messaging, beautifully executed, that has resulted in our receipt of this Gold award.” “We are thrilled to be recognized by the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, which affirms our commitment to excellence in travel marketing,” said Kelly Estrella, CMO of Allied Global Marketing.“This recognition highlights the creativity of our team and our strong partnership and collaboration with our client Fareportal.”
Fareportal has been a past recipient of the annual Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, most recently taking a Gold and a Silver in the 2022 competition.
Consumers can visit CheapOair or OneTravel for help with travel inspiration, planning, and booking.
About CheapOair
CheapOair is an online travel agency that specializes in providing cheap flights and great last-minute flight deals for travelers worldwide. Consumers can book online, on mobile apps, by phone or live chat. Part of the Fareportal family of travel brands, CheapOair bridges the gap between an online travel agency and a traditional agency with certified travel agents available to help find great deals on flight tickets to global destinations on over 500 airlines, a million lodgings, and 100s of car rental companies. Follow CheapOair on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram to learn how to travel the world for less.
About Fareportal
Fareportal is New York-based travel technology company powering a next generation travel concierge service. Utilizing its innovative technology and company-owned and operated global contact centers, Fareportal has built strong industry partnerships providing customers access to over 500 airlines, a million lodgings, and hundreds of car rental companies around the globe. With a portfolio of consumer travel brands including CheapOair and OneTravel Fareportal enables consumers to book online, on mobile apps for iOS and Android, by phone, or live chat. Fareportal provides its airline partners with access to a broad customer base that books international and domestic flight, lodging, and other travel and add-on ancillaries.
About Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly is the most influential provider of news, research, opinion, and analysis to the North American travel trade marketplace. It reaches a broad industry audience in print, online and with face- to-face events throughout the year. Travel Weekly is a part of Northstar Travel Group, the leading B-to-B media company providing information and marketing solutions for the global travel industry. Northstar Travel Group is based in Rutherford, NJ, and more information is available at northstartravelgroup.com
About Allied Global Marketing
In business for over 35 years, Allied Global Marketing built upon its roots in advertising and publicity for movie studios to become a global leader in entertainment, culture, and lifestyle marketing. Allied's global team of specialists across 24 offices in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, create paid, earned, owned and creative campaigns that drive performance for some of the world's biggest brands and their diverse customers across film, TV, streaming, tourism, sports, gaming, live entertainment, cultural institutions, hospitality, and consumer brands. The Allied advantage consists of a truly global approach to client services, matched with proprietary AI and computational math systems, and focused on the future of culture in all its forms. With boots on the ground across the world, clients are given a truly holistic approach with localized solutions and activations to reach audiences where they are today and where they'll be tomorrow.
CONTACT: Kathi Moore
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LONDON — (AP) — Anguilla is raking in extra revenue from registration fees for its .ai web domain thanks to the artificial intelligence boom, but it's not the only place cashing in on demand for websites with distinctive address endings.
Here's a look at some other places cashing in on their unique top-level domains:
TUVALU
Tuvalu is a string of coral atolls, scattered over hundreds of miles in the Pacific Ocean, located midway between Australia and Hawaii. It has one of the world's smallest economies and its low-lying islands are vulnerable to climate change, but it does have a very valuable resource: the .tv web domain. Royalties from .tv, which web users might assume is short for television, have been climbing, especially after videogame streaming platform Twitch licensed the web address twitch.tv.
LIBYA
The North African country, which has been plagued by turmoil since longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi's death in 2011, isn't readily associated with internet culture. But Libya controls web addresses that end in .ly, which have become widely used as a so-called domain hack for websites with English names that end in -ly. Well-known examples include bit.ly, used by the weblink shortening service Bitly, and parse.ly, the website for online analytics platform Parse.ly.
MONTENEGRO
This Balkan country became an independent nation after the breakup of Yugoslavia. It's one of Europe's smaller countries — about 620,000 people — bordered by the Adriatic Sea, Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia and Albania. Montenegro was assigned the .me web domain, which has become popular with people who want to claim their pronoun for personal branding.
Websites ending in .me are “often used for personal websites, portfolios, blogs and online resumes or portfolios because ‘me’ can be seen as a way to personalize an online presence,” website builder Wix says.
COLOMBIA
Websites that end in .co aren't from a generic web domain for companies, like .com sites. The .co domain is assigned to Colombia, but the South American country allows anyone to sign up for its web addresses. Internet registrar GoDaddy says more than 2 million .co web domains have been claimed, including addresses claimed by Big Tech names like Amazon which uses it to redirect online shoppers to its .com home page. Google, meanwhile, informs visitors to g.co that the link is it's official shortcut.
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | https://www.wsoctv.com/news/technology/countries-that-have/NWED4OGRYBG7NK4MJEIVVQJUPY/ | 2024-10-15T17:48:28Z |
Supreme Court divided in case of a trucker fired after taking CBD elixir
By John Fritze, CNN
(CNN) — The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided Tuesday in the case of a former commercial truck driver who was fired after a failed drug test he said was caused by a “CBD-rich medicine.”
A decision in the case, expected next year, could determine the ability of Americans to collect substantial damages under an anti-mob law if they lose their job after being injured by products.
The question before the court involved whether the driver, Douglas Horn, was permitted to file his lawsuit under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, or RICO, Act, which authorizes civil lawsuits – and allows plaintiffs to collect triple damages – for business or property harms.
After just more than an hour of argument on Tuesday, it appeared the case could divide the court’s conservative justices, some of whom seemed sympathetic to Horn’s position and others who were wary of opening up the ability for people to seek large awards for run-of-the-mill injury claims.
Medical Marijuana Inc., and other companies involved in distributing the CBD product, argued Horn’s injury was a personal one – and therefore not a business or property harm as required in the law. That drew sharp pushback from the court’s liberal wing, especially Justice Elena Kagan.
“If you’re harmed when you lose a job, then you’ve been injured in your business, haven’t you?” Kagan asked the lawyer for the companies. The law, Kagan said, “just says if you’ve been injured by a RICO violation in your business, which includes your employment, then you’re entitled to threefold damages.”
But several of the court’s conservatives, including Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, appeared concerned about opening a floodgate of RICO lawsuits for relatively minor injuries.
Kavanaugh described Horn’s position as representing a “dramatic, really radical shift in how tort shifts are brought throughout the United States.”
Horn worked as a commercial trucker for 14 years but suffered debilitating pain after a serious accident. He came across an ad for a new “CBD-rich medicine” called “Dixie X” that proclaimed to have no THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.
Horn tried the product in 2012 and failed his drug test weeks later.
He sued in the Western District of New York in 2015, alleging in part that Medical Marijuana Inc., and other companies involved in the distribution of Dixie X, violated the Controlled Substances Act and engaged in mail and wire fraud.
A federal district court ruled against Horn, but the New York-based 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals allowed his suit to move forward. The company appealed to the Supreme Court a year ago, arguing in part that the RICO Act never contemplated “garden-variety products-liability” suits.
Allowing Horn to sue, the company has said, would vastly expand the number and type of “civil RICO” lawsuits.
President Richard Nixon signed the federal RICO Act in 1970 to give prosecutors more power to go after the heads of organized crime families. Several states have enacted their own versions of the law. In Georgia, prosecutors are attempting to use a state RICO law to prosecute former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results there.
The federal law also permits private lawsuits by individuals who were “damaged” in “business or property” in certain circumstances.
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Mane seals Senegal finals place but Ghana face uphill battle
A 96th-minute winner from Sadio Mane earned Senegal a 1-0 win over Malawi and a place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco next year, but Ghana are in serious danger of missing out after a surprise loss to Sudan on Tuesday.
Senegal had 30 attempts at goal against their hosts but it took until the final seconds for Mane to seal victory with a 25-yard free-kick that curled around the wall and into the bottom corner of the net.
The 2021 winners, who recently parted ways with long-time coach Aliou Cisse, join Burkina Faso as the qualified nations from Group L in the 24-team finals with two more matches to play in the November international window.
Ghana slumped to a 2-0 loss against Sudan in neutral Libya as Ahmed Al-Tash and Mohamed Abdel Rahman scored within three minutes of each other in the second half.
Ghana look set to miss a first continental finals since 2004 having managed a paltry two points from their four games, five adrift of the qualification positions with a difficult trip to pool leaders Angola next up.
Democratic Republic of Congo qualified following a 2-0 victory in Tanzania as Meschack Elia scored a brace, his first in the 88th minute and the second deep into stoppage time. They have a full haul of 12 points from their four games.
Coach Avram Grant’s Zambia claimed an important 1-0 win over Chad to take a big step towards qualification thanks to Kennedy Musonda’s goal 20 minutes from the end.
Gabon are also on course after a 2-0 win over Lesotho in neutral Durban, with Shavy Babicka and Rody Effaghe grabbing goals in the second half.
Uganda beat South Sudan 2-1 in Juba and their qualification will be confirmed later on Tuesday if South Africa win in the Congo.
Hosts Morocco, Cameroon and Algeria are the other teams already in the finals line-up. | https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/mane-seals-senegal-finals-place-ghana-face-uphill-battle-4680396?cid=cna_flip_070214 | 2024-10-15T17:48:28Z |
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Shah Rukh Khan was offered Don 3. However, he turned it down. It's not like Shah Rukh Khan didn't like the script. It's just that Shah Rukh was not fully convinced as per the reports.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (NASDAQ: MSSA) (the“Company” or“Metal Sky”) announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent (the“LOI”) with Fedilco Group Limited, a Cyprus based company (“Fedilco”) holding 80% equity interest of Viva Armenia Closed Joint-Stock Company, an Armenia-based telecommunication company (“Viva”). Pursuant to the LOI, the Company expresses interest in acquiring all the issued and outstanding shares of Fedilco. The parties will obtain all the required permissions and/or approvals of the state authorities of the Republic of Armenia.
Viva's success in the field of mobile communications is conditioned by the following principle: mobile services should be available not to a limited number of people, but to everyone. Viva provides its subscribers with the opportunity to keep in touch with their homeland, regardless of their location. Viva has 529 roaming partners in 192 countries of the world. Viva is the first company in Armenia to introduce and apply CSR as a management model and is the first operator to be guided by the international principles of social responsibility ISO 26000.
“We are excited to announce this LOI with Fedilco,” said Wenxi He, CEO of Metal Sky.“Viva is emerging as a leader in the telecommunication industry in Armenia, and we believe that this transaction will position us to effectively capitalize on growth opportunities in the sector and enhance shareholder value.”
“We are excited to enter this partnership to meet our commitment to focus on the next generation telecommunication technology,” said Loizos Vasiliou, Director of Fedilco.“This partnership into the public markets broadens our investor base and the combined company will have a strong platform to drive innovation and expand our market reach.”
About Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation
Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
About Fedilco Group Limited
Fedilco Group Limited, incorporated under the laws of Cyprus, is the controlling shareholder of Viva, a leading and innovate technology company in Armenia's ICT sector.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute“forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the proposed transaction with Fedilco. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on August 30, 2024. Copies are available on the SEC's website, . The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
Company Contacts:
Wenxi He
Chief Executive Officer
221 River Street, 9th Floor,
Hoboken, New Jersey
(201)721-8789
Email: ...
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SAN FRANCISCO — A Navy parachutist was off-target and instead of landing where he should have, he landed on a mother and daughter during San Francisco’s Fleet Week.
The jump happened on Sunday at the city’s Marina Green, the designated target, SFGate reported.
But instead of hitting the spot where the sailor was supposed to land, he fell onto a group of spectators on the area’s perimeter.
The mother and daughter, who were not identified, bore the brunt of the impact but had minor injuries. They were still taken to an area hospital by ambulance, fire department officials said.
The crash was under investigation. It is not known why the jump went bad, KRON reported.
The U.S. Navy released a statement saying, “Our thoughts are with the individual and their family. Safety is our number one priority. We cannot immediately assess what happened; however, we will review this incident to determine the cause,” KRON reported.
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A sheriff takes his burger order a little too seriously – Show after the Show
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Get involved in the conversation in the comment section below!
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INDIA
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) HSAnswers provides employees with quick access to benefits knowledge and helps benefits teams save time answering questions
DRAPER, Utah, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthEquity, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQY) ("HealthEquity") in celebration of National HSA Awareness Day, has launched HSAnswers. Powered by a comprehensive and bespoke database of resources, research, and insights, the free-to-use AI chat tool can help individuals obtain clear answers to questions about HSAs and other consumer-directed benefits.
In 2024 HealthEquity surveyed over 600 employees who said their top benefits challenge was being overwhelmed by the amount of information available to them. HSAnswers helps provide the extra support employees are asking for by serving up the answer for them without them having to dig through a mountain of information. HSAnswers offers instant, educational information about HSAs and other benefits.
“Understanding benefits can be complicated especially if you don't know where to go to get answers or are intimidated to get help,” said Tene Raymond, director of consumer engagement at HealthEquity.“As open enrollment season gets underway, and employees evaluate their plans and benefit options, HSAnswers can be your personal benefits assistant-meaning that it can help educate and provide clarity around consumer-directed benefit (CDB) topics so you can make better decisions about what's best for you and your family.”
The AI-powered tool does not generate responses outside of the data HealthEquity provides. HSAnswers focuses on content that helps visitors learn about a full range of CDB benefit products and resources including HSAs, FSAs, HRAs, and beyond. HSAnswers provides benefits answers people want when they need it.
Visitors can find and use HSAnswers on the HealthEquity.com home page on the top navigation menu. Key features of HSAnswers include:
Instant responses: Users can obtain non-personalized answers to HSA-related inquiries in real-time, reducing the need for third-party support, prolonged web research, or waiting for customer service. Curated knowledge base: Fueled by exhaustive data and information related to consumer-directed benefits, HSAnswers delivers helpful information from HealthEquity's wealth of content and industry-leading HSA expertise. User-friendly interface: HSAnswers has a simple user-interface designed for ease of use. Individuals simply click on“HSAnswers” from follow initial prompts, and ask their HSA or other CDB-related questions. The tool is designed to make CDB answers accessible to everyone from tech-savvy individuals to those less familiar with digital tools.
"With HSAnswers, we aim to help bridge the benefits knowledge gap and empower more Americans to take full control of their health and savings," said Raymond. "This tool represents our commitment to simplify benefit education and make healthcare benefits more accessible and manageable for everyone.”
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Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what's going on in the Show after the Show. Topics today include:
- Leaf peeping in full swing. Take a look from up above.
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AITO, Lebanon — (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon that killed at least 22 people needs to be independently investigated, the United Nations' human rights office said Tuesday.
“We have real concerns with respect to … the laws of war,” Jeremy Laurence, a spokesperson for the U.N.'s human rights office said a day after the strike, as rescue workers searching through the rubble found more bodies and remains. Laurence said the U.N. had received credible reports that a dozen women and children were among the dead.
The Israeli military said it “struck a target belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization" and that it would look into reports of civilian deaths.
The apartment building hit in the airstrike was in the small village of Aito, in the country's Christian heartland and far from Hezbollah's main areas of influence in Lebanon's south and east. The strike was a shock to residents, and it exacerbated fears that Israel would expand its offensive deeper into Lebanon.
“I heard a loud noise, like a boom,” said Dany Alwan, who lives next door. “We ran outside, I saw the dust and the smoke and the rubble. There was a body here, another one there. It was a really ugly and painful scene.”
The three-story building had been rented out to the Hijazi family, which fled their home in the southern village of Aitaroun, according to Elie Alwan, Dany Alwan's brother and the building's owner. Some 1.2 million people have fled southern and eastern Lebanon, where the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has been concentrated.
As rescue workers rummaged through the debris on Tuesday, they found the body of a child, and later a small leg and other remains that they put together in a white bag. The Lebanese military watched as a bulldozer cleared heaps of twisted steel, destroyed olive trees, and crushed rocks.
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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Chicago, IL – October 15, 2024 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Flutter Entertainment plc FLUT, DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. DDI and GDEV Inc. GDEV.
Industry: Gaming
The Zacks Gaming industry benefits from macroeconomic tailwinds, particularly the Federal Reserve's interest rate reduction and strong demand for sports betting. The industry is experiencing an upside, thanks to increased visitation and spending per visit, especially from younger demographics. Stocks like Flutter Entertainment plc, DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. and GDEV Inc. will likely gain traction from this upbeat demand.
Industry Description
The Zacks Gaming industry includes companies that own and operate integrated casinos, hotels and entertainment resorts. Some industry players also deliver technology products and services across lotteries, electronic gaming machines, sports betting and interactive gaming. Some firms develop and operate gaming establishments and associated lodging, restaurants, horse racing and entertainment amenities.
Many companies are involved in developing and selling gaming applications. E-sports or sporting events or tournament services, content management systems, video software, mobile applications and e-sports data platform solutions are provided as well.
Key Themes Shaping the Gaming Industry
Interest Rate Cut to Aid Gaming Industry: In its latest policy meeting, the Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by 50 basis points to stimulate the economy and support the labor market. The Fed has kept the key interest rates at 4.75-5% and eased its monetary policy for the first time in four years. According to the Fed's Summary of Economic Projections, officials anticipate another half-point rate cut later this year, with additional cuts expected in 2025 and 2026.
Most gaming companies rely on debt to finance their operations, expansion projects and renovations. A reduction in interest rates lowers the cost of borrowing, allowing gaming companies to take on new loans or refinance existing debt at more favorable terms. This can free up capital for growth initiatives and reduce interest expenses.
Macau Gaming Revenues Improving: The industry benefits from improving visitation. In September, Macau's gross gaming revenues rallied 15.5% year over year. Robust investment will continue to aid the gaming industry in Macau. Casino operators are adopting a disciplined operational strategy by streamlining business processes, enhancing marketing approaches, and renegotiating contracts with vendors and third parties. There is an intense emphasis on improving service quality and staffing levels to cater to gamers better.
U.S. Commercial Gaming Revenues Robust: The gaming industry in the United States continues to boost investor sentiment. Per the American Gaming Association data, revenues from gambling hit a record high of $17.63 billion in second-quarter 2024, up 8.9% year over year. The U.S. gaming industry will continue to improve. This marked the industry's 14th straight quarter of annual revenue growth.
Sports Betting Acts as Major Driver: The legalization of sports betting in Delaware, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Montana, Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois and New Hampshire has been driving growth for a while. Bettors can place wagers via digital platforms in Connecticut, Kentucky, Michigan, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, California, Oregon, Arizona, Montana, Colorado and other states. Some popular gaming applications include DraftKings, Barstool, FanDuel, BetMGM, BetRivers, Fox Bet and BetMonarch.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects
The Zacks Gaming industry is grouped within the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #103, which places it in the top 41% of more than 250 Zacks industries.
The group's Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates bright near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
The industry's position in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of a positive earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are gradually gaining confidence in this group's earnings growth potential. Since April 30, 2024, the industry's northbound estimate for the current year increased 9.5%.
We will present a few gaming stocks that you can add to your investment portfolio, given their strong fundamentals. But it is worth looking at the industry's shareholder returns and its current valuation first.
Industry Underperforms the S&P 500
The Zacks Gaming industry has lagged the S&P 500 Index and the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector in the past year.
The industry has risen 27.4% over this period compared with the S&P 500 Index's growth of 32.5%. In the same time frame, the sector has rallied 17%.
Gaming Industry's Valuation
Since gaming companies are debt-laden, valuing the same based on the EV/EBITDA (Enterprise Value/ Earnings before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization) ratio makes sense. The industry currently has a forward 12-month EV/EBITDA ratio of 11.93. The space is trading at a discount compared with the market at large, as the forward 12-month EV/EBITDA ratio for the S&P 500 is 14.47.
In the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 22.53X and as low as 6.56X, with a median of 15.30X.
3 Gaming Stocks to Watch For
Flutter Entertainment: The company has been witnessing excellent growth across its brands in the U.K., achieving market share gains for 10 consecutive quarters based on gambling commission data. Flutter Entertainment completed the migration of FanDuel Casino to its proprietary technology, enhancing platform stability and allowing access to exclusive content.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company's shares have gained 6% in the past three months. Earnings estimates for 2024 have increased to $5.71 from $4.07 in the past 60 days.
DoubleDown Interactive: The company is benefiting from its robust social casino business. In second-quarter 2024, the company's social casino business saw a 7% revenue increase, marking its third consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth, which indicates a growing market share.
This Zacks Rank #1 player's shares have gained 12.8% in the past three months. DoubleDown Interactive's 2024 earnings estimates have increased 13.5% to $2.35 in the past 60 days.
GDEV: The company's refined vision, which emphasizes sustainable growth and operational efficiency, bodes well. Its focus on delivering top games, coupled with the recruitment of industry talent, supports its commitment to creating exceptional player experiences and solidifying its market position for long-term success.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 player have grown 29.4% in the three months. GDEV's 2024 earnings estimates have increased to 60 cents from 15 cents in the past 60 days. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Infrastructure Stock Boom to Sweep America
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Polyamide-Imide (PAI) Industry Assessment 2024-2030: Surging Demand In Molding Resin And Wire Enameling Applications
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Key Topics Covered
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
1.2. Market Definitions
1.3. Research Methodology
1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Polyamide-imide Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
3.1. Market Introduction/Lineage Outlook
3.2. Market Size and Growth Prospects (USD Million)
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.4. Polyamide-imide Market Analysis Tools
Chapter 4. Polyamide-imide Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Segment Dashboard
4.2. Polyamide-imide Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million, Volume Kilotons)
4.3. Molding Resins
4.4. Wire Enamels
4.5. Coating
4.6. Fiber
4.7. Others
Chapter 5. Polyamide-imide Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Polyamide-imide Market Share, by Region, 2023 & 2030, USD Million, Volume Kilotons
5.2. North America
5.3. Europe
5.4. Asia-Pacific
5.5. Latin America
5.6. Middle East and Africa
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
6.2. Company Categorization
6.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
6.4. Company Profiles
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WASHINGTON — (AP) — The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterparts in a letter dated Sunday that the changes must occur. The letter, which restates U.S. policy toward humanitarian aid and arms transfers, was sent amid deteriorating conditions in northern Gaza and reports Israel had conducted a strike on a hospital tent site in central Gaza that killed at least four people and ignited a fire that left more than two dozen with severe burns.
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 requirements.
An Israeli official confirmed a letter had been delivered but did not discuss the contents. That official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a diplomatic matter, confirmed the U.S. had raised "humanitarian concerns" and was putting pressure on Israel to speed up the flow of aid into Gaza.
The letter, which an Axios reporter posted a copy of online, was sent during a period of growing frustration in the administration that despite repeated and increasingly vocal requests to scale back offensive operations, Israel’s bombardment has led to unnecessary civilian deaths and risks plunging the region into a much wider war.
“We are particularly concerned that recent actions by the Israeli government, including halting commercial imports, denying or impeding 90 percent of humanitarian movements” and other restrictions have kept aid from flowing, Blinken and Austin said.
The Biden administration is increasing its calls for its ally and biggest recipient of U.S. military aid to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while assuring that America's support for Israel is unwavering just before the U.S. presidential election in three weeks.
Funding for Israel has long carried weight in U.S. politics, and Biden said this month that "no administration has helped Israel more than I have."
Humanitarian aid groups fear that Israeli leaders may approve a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas, which could trap hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who are unwilling or unable to leave their homes without food, water, medicine and fuel.
U.N. humanitarian officials said last week that aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months. About 80 trucks carrying aid have entered through crossings in Gaza’s north since Oct. 1, down from roughly 60 trucks a day previously, according to the U.N. website tracking deliveries.
COGAT, the Israeli body facilitating aid crossings into Gaza, denied that crossings to the north have been closed.
U.S. officials said the letter was sent to remind Israel of both its obligations under international humanitarian law and of the Biden administration’s legal obligation to ensure that the delivery of American humanitarian assistance should not be hindered, diverted or held up by a recipient of U.S. military aid.
Israel’s retaliatory offensive since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas has killed nearly 42,000 people in Gaza, according to the territory’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count. The Hamas attacks that launched the war killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and militants abducted another 250.
The United States has spent a record total of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to escalating conflict around the Middle East, according to a report for Brown University's Costs of War project.
That aid has enabled Israel to purchase billions of dollars worth of munitions it has used in its operations against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. However many of those strikes also have killed civilians in both areas.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Leader in Real estate and finance, Boujoulian has been engaged with RWU since graduating in 1997.
Bristol, R.I., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roger Williams University (RWU) proudly announces the appointment of Heather Boujoulian as the Chair of the Board of Trustees, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to hold this esteemed position in the university's history. Boujoulian, a seasoned leader in real estate and finance, steps into the role with a vision to advance RWU's mission of delivering innovative, student-centered education that responds to the evolving needs of today's world.
Boujoulian, who has served on RWU's Board of Trustees since 2020, has been an active alum since graduating in 1997, including serving on the Construction Management Professional Advisory Board, Real Estate Advisory Board, and was also a past president of the RWU Alumni Association. As a Managing Director and Head of Development at Berkshire Residential Investments, a residential real estate firm headquartered in Boston, she possesses extensive experience in managing large-scale investment portfolios and a commitment to social responsibility, which has made her a highly respected voice in the industry. Berkshire is a privately-held investment management company known for its innovative, owner-operator platform and 57 years of experience in U.S. residential real estate. As of June 30, 2024, Berkshire had approximately $28.6* billion of real estate assets under management on behalf of a wide range of global institutional investors. Berkshire owns, manages, and oversees approximately 490,000 residential units through equity and debt investments.
“I am honored to take on this role at such a transformative time for Roger Williams University,” said Boujoulian.“I look forward to working closely with the administration, faculty, and students to continue advancing RWU's vision of providing high-quality, accessible education that prepares students to be global citizens and leaders.”
Boujoulian will begin her term as Chair effective immediately. In her new role, she will lead efforts to support RWU's strategic priorities, including expanding access to education and strengthening commitment to interdisciplinary educational offerings and programs in real estate.
With a career in multifamily real estate that now spans more than 25 years, Boujoulian has worked in all facets of the industry including construction, development and investments, and has been involved in more than $4.5 billion of multifamily investments encompassing over 15,000 units across the United States.
President Ioannis N. Miaoulis expressed excitement for the new era of leadership under Boujoulian's guidance.“Heather has been an advocate for RWU and its values for years, and her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow and innovate. She brings a powerful combination of strategic expertise and a deep commitment to social equity, which will help us shape the future of higher education at RWU.”
Boujoulian earned a Master in Urban Planning (MUP) degree from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Roger Williams University. She is on the Multifamily Leadership Board of the National Association of Home Builders and is a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council. She also serves on the Board of Heading Home, a nonprofit on a mission to end homelessness in Greater Boston.
Roger Williams University is dedicated to fostering leadership and innovation in higher education, and Boujoulian's appointment is a significant step in realizing this mission.
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MELTRIC® to Showcase Plug-n-Play Devices for Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding, and Finishing - FABTECH 2024
MELTRIC to exhibit plug-and-play, quick-connect electrical FABTECH 2024 at booth W3270 in the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, October 15 - 17.
FRANKLIN, WI, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MELTRIC, a leading provider of innovative electrical connection solutions is excited to announce their participation in FABTECH 2024, the premier event for the metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing industries. MELTRIC will feature its innovative, downtime-reducing Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles at booth W3270 in the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL (https://meltric.com/solutions/welders).MELTRIC’s Switch-Rated connectors deliver unmatched performance by combining the safety of a disconnect switch with the convenience of a plug and receptacle. With features like line-of-sight disconnect, arc flash containment, and push-button disconnection, these devices provide a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional disconnect switches and pin-and-sleeve devices.
Exceptionally suited for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing industries, Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles offer a combination of safety and convenience, ensuring safe operation while minimizing downtime. Fully compliant with NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 standards, these devices safeguard workers from electrical hazards and help prevent workplace accidents.
Additionally, the plug-and-play simplicity of these devices allows for quick, easy equipment connection and disconnection, streamlining operations and saving valuable time. Further minimizing accident risks, safety-focused dead-front construction prevents exposure to live electrical parts.
MELTRIC’s solutions provide a cost-effective retrofit option for industrial setups, enhancing safety and efficiency without requiring significant infrastructure changes. For added peace of mind, the devices include line-of-sight disconnect confirmation, allowing workers to visually verify that equipment is properly disconnected.
MELTRIC electrical connections are known for their reliability and rugged durability, designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions such as dust, water, and impacts. With spring-loaded, self-cleaning silver-nickel butt-style contacts that resist welding, these devices ensure long-lasting performance in the demanding environments of metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing applications.
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MANCHESTER, England — (AP) — The rising number of injuries to top soccer players came at a cost of nearly $800 million to teams across Europe's leading leagues last season, according to a report published Tuesday.
At a time when there are growing concerns about the number of games players are being asked to play, the Men’s European Football Injury Index found there were 4,123 injuries in the top divisions of England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France in the 2023-24 campaign.
The cost of the injuries was based on the reported salaries of the players concerned and the amount of time they were sidelined for.
The report highlighted a greater strain on clubs as a result of the newly expanded Club World Cup, which will be staged in America next year.
The number of injuries has risen year-on-year since the index was first published in 2021 and the latest report said "it would be fair to expect a continuation of this upwards trajectory.
“The squad depth of clubs will continue to be tested, particularly with the impending introduction of the new FIFA Men’s Club World Cup in 2025.”
The index is produced by sports insurance firm Howden. Its publication comes a day after a players union and European leagues filed a formal complaint to the European Union against world governing body FIFA.
The 32-team Club World Cup — up from seven — has faced consistent pushback over concerns about player welfare since its new extended format was announced last year.
Last month Man City midfielder Rodri said players were close to going on strike in the face of increased demands on them — including an expanded Champions League this year. The Spain international suffered a season-ending knee injury days after those comments.
The football index has tracked a rise in injuries even before the expanded Club World Cup and Champions League.
It said there had been 14,292 — excluding COVID-19 — in the top five European leagues dating back to the 2020-21 season. That came at a cost of $2.5 billion based on the reported salaries.
Last season alone the figure was $798 million.
On average there was an injury every 92 minutes of football involving teams across those leagues.
It found that German teams suffered the most injuries per game (1.72). German teams also made up the top 13 places in terms of injury susceptibility and accounted for 15 of the top 20.
Of the teams least susceptible to injury, the top four were all from the French league.
The report said there was a “concerning trend” surrounding players under the age of 21, who were sustaining an increase of severe injuries.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) BOSTON, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BLDUP, a leading Real estate data, and insights platform is thrilled to announce its expansion into the Chicago market. This move marks a significant step in BLDUP's mission to provide comprehensive, real-time data & analytics to developers, investors, contractors, and other key stakeholders across the U.S. real estate industry.
With a strong foundation in major markets such as Boston, New York, Washington DC, and Florida, BLDUP's entry into Chicago allows the platform to serve one of the most dynamic real estate landscapes in the market today. With momentum to go National, BLDUP stands to be a go-to source for the industry that's building the nation. Chicago, known for its architectural innovation, robust development pipeline, and thriving real estate community, presents a unique opportunity for BLDUP to enhance project transparency and collaboration and continue to meet the demands of BLDUP's growing customer base.
“BLDUP is a natural fit to help drive information efficiency to make the site plan and contractor selection process transparent and beneficial. Chicago aligns perfectly as we enter our next phase of growth in becoming the national go-to brand for real estate development & construction data,” said, Founder & CEO of BLDUP Noah Coughlin.“With its rich history of construction and a busy real estate market, Chicago developers and industry professionals will benefit immensely from the in-depth insights BLDUP offers. Our platform not only delivers data but empowers users to make informed decisions on projects, investments, and partnerships.”
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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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WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apprio, a leading provider of specialized healthcare technology and automation solutions, announces its latest offering to help healthcare providers minimize claim denials.
Apprio IDP - Intelligent Denial PreventionTM - leverages Apprio's suite of automation and AI tools to streamline the claims lifecycle. The solution helps identify, analyze and eliminate or reduce denials, solving one of toughest challenges for providers and payers today and improving their financial wellbeing.
“The healthcare financial ecosystem has too many challenges. Providers, payers, and patients are mired in delays, denials, and cumbersome claims processes,” said Kali Durgampudi, Apprio's CEO and president.“Applying our advanced technology and solutions to enhance the claims process and minimize denials helps reduce that burden and those costs.”
From 2022 to 2023, commercial care denials climbed 20.2 percent and Medicare Advantage denials grew 55.7 percent, according to a recent McKinsey study. Healthcare providers spend hundreds of thousands of hours and more than $40B annually fighting those denials, many of which result from inaccurate codes, missed deadlines, and other minor administrative errors.
Apprio IDPTM builds on Apprio's 20 years of proven success delivering end-to-end revenue cycle management automation solutions to hospitals and healthcare providers. It combines sophisticated automation and machine learning to optimize the claims process, ensure authorizations and accuracy, and reduce denials. The advanced tools even analyze current and past denials to identify gaps, understand deep patterns, and apply evidence-based models and automation.
“By modernizing and automating claims processes, healthcare providers save time and money, allowing them to focus more on patient care,” said Durgampudi.
About Apprio Apprio provides specialized healthcare technology solutions and services for hospitals, health systems, and federal agencies. With the rigor of a large consultancy and the cost structure and client focus of a nimble partner, we deliver value by increasing revenue, reducing operational costs, and optimizing care delivery. Founded in 1998, Apprio has completed automation projects and technology implementations for America's largest federal healthcare agencies and more than 45 private hospitals.
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Johnny Gaudreau’s Columbus teammates have been given a few options for how to handle their emotions during the Blue Jackets’ home opener.
If you want to cry, cry.
If you want to laugh, laugh.
The only rules — play the game the way "Johnny Hockey" would, and with him in mind.
An emotional night awaits in Columbus on Tuesday, when the Blue Jackets host the Florida Panthers. It will be a night of tributes to Gaudreau, the Blue Jackets' star who would have been entering his third season with the club and 11th NHL season overall, and his brother Matthew Gaudreau. They were killed on Aug. 29 when police said they were struck by a suspected drunken driver while they were riding their bicycles on a rural road in New Jersey on the eve of their sister Katie's wedding.
“It’s such an unprecedented thing and something that obviously none of us wanted to go through, and nobody ever wants to go through it,” Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason said Monday as final preparations for the celebration of the Gaudreaus were being made. “But we have to.”
The 31-year-old Gaudreau wore jersey No. 13 for the Blue Jackets. Matthew Gaudreau — who was 29 and played five pro seasons in the American Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League and in Sweden — wore jersey No. 21. All 32 NHL teams are wearing decals on their helmets with 13, 21 and the letter G on their helmets through Oct. 24. USA Hockey has a similar tribute for its teams at all levels this year.
On Tuesday, the "13" tributes will be almost everywhere. Both the Blue Jackets and Panthers will take the ice for warmups wearing jerseys bearing the name Gaudreau and jersey number 13; those sweaters will be auctioned and raffled off to benefit the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation. There's "13" on the ice behind the goals. All fans in attendance will receive a "13" patch, the ones Blue Jackets players will be wearing on their jerseys this season.
And they say the game starts at 7 p.m., but really, puck drop is at 7:13.
“Whatever they need,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Monday. “Whatever the fans need, whatever the team needs to start that healing process, we’d be proud to be a part of it.”
Gaudreau — all of 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds — was a star at Boston College before making it to the NHL, his debut coming in Calgary’s finale for the 2013-14 season. His first goal came on his first shot in his first game, and his star only kept shining brighter from there.
The player who fished the puck out of the net after Gaudreau’s first goal was Sean Monahan, his teammate then in Calgary and his teammate now in Columbus.
“I saw it firsthand. He had an impact on so many people,” Monahan said. “I mean, players that played against him are a fan of his and watch him and study his game and try and be like him.”
Monahan likely never aspired to be a donkey. Going forward, the Blue Jackets will clamor to be called one.
Johnny Gaudreau used that term — "donkey" — freely and endearingly around friends and teammates. The Blue Jackets have had a celebration for about a decade where the player of the game gets to wear a Civil War-style kepi hat, the recipient selected by the previous player recipient. The kepi is retired. The player of the game now gets a donkey hat. Monahan was the first to receive it.
“I’m really happy that we’ve kind of switched it up,” Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson said. “I think it’s fitting for us. It was a great idea. And, you know, we wish the little guy was still here calling us that, But Monny is the right guy to get that the first time, for sure.”
Guy Gaudreau, the late brothers' father and a longtime coach, was on the ice with the Blue Jackets for practice in Columbus on Monday and planned to be back for morning skate on Tuesday. Members of the family will be at the game. The tributes will not stop with this game. They'll keep going, one way or another, for years to come.
“There's going to be some tough moments, no doubt about it,” Gudbranson said. “We still miss him.”
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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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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Company's affordable, benefit-rich flagship PPO plans now have 4 Star rating
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clover health (Nasdaq: CLOV) (“Clover” or“the Company”) has announced the debut of its 2025 Medicare Advantage (MA) plan offerings in New Jersey. Clover offers a range of affordable and flexible healthcare options for Medicare beneficiaries, which are designed to meet the unique needs of New Jersey seniors, especially those on fixed incomes facing rising costs of living.
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“We are proud to reaffirm our commitment to New Jersey by maintaining our affordable benefit-rich PPO plans for 2025,” said Jamie Reynoso, Clover's CEO of Medicare Advantage.“At a time when many plans are scaling back, Clover is the calm in the eye of the storm, delivering stability and increased value for our members.”
Clover's 2025 plans in New Jersey focus on PPOs, but also include HMO offerings to cater to a wide range of healthcare needs. PPO plans offer highly competitive in-network and out-of-network costs, empowering members to access the care they need without the burden of high out-of-pocket expenses. For 2025, Clover has strengthened its product positioning to minimize disruption while delivering added value to members including low specialist and prescription drug copays, enhanced OTC and dental allowances, and a rewards program with the potential to earn up to $400 annually for completing healthy activities.
“After a decade of serving New Jersey's Medicare beneficiaries, we understand the unique struggles they face, and we are committed to providing plans that deliver premium value as well as help them manage their day-to-day healthcare costs,” added Reynoso.“From offering the $400 rewards program to ensuring access to low-cost prescriptions and primary care, we're here to help our members stay healthy without compromising on quality or affordability.”
Clover's 2025 PPO plans received a 4 Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”). Currently, over 95% of Clover's Medicare Advantage membership is served through its PPO plans.
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Chicago, IL – October 15, 2024 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Parker-Hannifin Corp. PH, Ingersoll Rand Inc. IR, Xylem Inc. XYL and Flowserve Corp. FLS.
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing
The Zacks Manufacturing – General Industrial industry is poised for growth on the back of strength across prominent end markets and a surge in the e-commerce business. Efforts to digitalize business operations have been enhancing industry players' competitiveness. Investments in product development and focus on expanding operations through strategic acquisitions are expected to boost the industry's growth.
However, persistent softness in the manufacturing sector has marred the outlook of the industry. Parker-Hannifin Corp., Ingersoll Rand Inc., Xylem Inc. and Flowserve Corp. are a few industry participants that are likely to capitalize on the prevalent opportunities.
About the Industry
The Zacks Manufacturing – General Industrial industry comprises companies that produce a wide range of industrial equipment. Some industry players offer power transmission products, bearings, engineered fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, vapor-abrasive blasting equipment, vehicle-powered truck refrigeration systems, adhesive, gel coat equipment, flow-control components, and linear motion components. Industrial manufacturing companies also reconstruct and assemble pumps, valves, speed reducers and hydraulic motors.
The companies provide services to original equipment manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul customers. These end users belong to the mining, oil and gas, forest products, agriculture and food processing, fabricated metals, chemicals and petrochemicals, transportation, and utilities industries.
4 Trends Shaping the Future of the Manufacturing General Industrial Industry
Persistent Weakness in the Manufacturing Sector: The industry has been grappling with persistent softness in the manufacturing sector. Per the Institute for Supply Management report, the Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Manager's Index) recorded 47.2% in September 2024, matching the figure recorded in August. A figure less than 50% indicates a contraction in manufacturing activity. This marked the sixth consecutive month of contraction for the manufacturing sector in September.
Also, the New Orders Index remained in the contraction territory for the sixth consecutive month, registering 46.1% in September. The third quarter of the year registered a continued slowdown in orders compared with the beginning of the year, with weaker-than-expected readings in the manufacturing sector.
Technological Advancement Benefits: The U.S. industrial manufacturing companies have been focused on digitizing their business operations with the latest technologies and business models. Digitization has enabled several manufacturers to boost their competitiveness with enhanced operational productivity, product quality, and reduced costs. A surge in the e-commerce business has also been proving beneficial for the industry players.
Investments in Product Development & Innovation: The industry participants' constant focus on innovation, product upgrades and the development of new products to stay competitive in the market should drive growth. While this augurs well for the industry's long-term growth, hefty investments in research and development often leave companies with highly leveraged balance sheets.
Acquisition-Based Growth Strategy: The industry participants bank on an acquisition-based growth strategy to expand their customer reach and product offerings. This helps them foray into new markets and solidify their competitive position. Exposure to various end markets helps industrial manufacturing companies offset risks associated with a single market.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Prospects
The Zacks Manufacturing – General Industrial industry, housed within the broader Zacks Industrial Products sector, currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #101. This rank places it in the top 40% of more than 250 Zacks industries.
The group's Zacks Industry Rank, which is the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates bright near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than two to one.
Given the industry's solid near-term prospects, we will present a few stocks worth considering for your portfolio. But before that, it is worth taking a look at the industry's stock market performance and current valuation.
Industry Outperforms Sector & Lags S&P
The Zacks Manufacturing – General Industrial industry has outperformed the broader sector but lagged the Zacks S&P 500 composite index over the past year.
Over this period, the industry has appreciated 30.2% compared with the sector and the S&P 500 Index's growth of 28.2% and 32.5%, respectively.\
Industry's Current Valuation
On the basis of forward 12-month Price-to-Earnings (P/E), which is a commonly used multiple for valuing manufacturing stocks, the industry is currently trading at 22.04X compared with the S&P 500's 22.08X. It is above the sector's P/E (F12M) ratio of 20.32X.
In the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 26.99X and as low as 15.90X, with the median being 21.45X.
4 Manufacturing-General Industrial Stocks Leading the Pack
Parker-Hannifin: Based in Cleveland, OH, this company is a diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems globally. It is benefiting from steady demand in the commercial and military end markets across both OEM and aftermarket channels. Strong demand for its products and aftermarket support services in the general aviation market, driven by growth in air transport activities, augurs well for the company.
Strength in its defense end market, owing to stable U.S. and international defense spending volumes, is also likely to be beneficial. Synergies from the Meggitt buyout (September 2022) and benefits from the Win strategy have also been supporting its growth.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company reported better-than-expected results in each of the trailing four quarters, the earnings surprise being 11.2%, on average. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PH's earnings has been revised upward by 0.3% to $26.65 for fiscal 2025 (ending June 2025) in the past 60 days. Shares of the company have gained 60.5% in the past year. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Ingersoll Rand: Headquartered in Davidson, NC, Ingersoll Rand is a global industrial company with expertise in industrial and mission-critical flow creation technologies. IR is poised to benefit from its solid product portfolio, innovation capabilities, and focus on boosting aftermarket businesses. Higher orders for industrial vacuums and blowers are likely to drive its performance in the quarters ahead. The company's ability to generate strong cash flows supports its measures to reward shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.
This Zacks Rank #2 company reported better-than-expected results in each of the last four quarters, the earnings surprise being 11%, on average. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ingersoll Rand's 2024 earnings has been revised upward by 1.2% to $3.33 in the past 60 days. Its shares have surged 55.1% in the past year.
Xylem: The Rye Brook, NY-based company is one of the leading providers of water solutions worldwide. XYL has a significant presence in the United States, the Asia Pacific, Europe and various other nations. Xylem is benefiting from robust demand for advanced technology solutions like smart metering and other applications, primarily in the United States. Strong momentum in the treatment applications business, supported by increasing capital projects in emerging markets, also bodes well.
This Zacks Rank #2 company reported better-than-expected results in each of the last four quarters, the earnings surprise being 6.1%, on average. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company's 2024 earnings has increased by a penny to $4.26. The company has soared 48.9% in the past year.
Flowserve: Headquartered in Irving, TX, the company is a leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow-control systems globally. FLS is witnessing improved customer orders resulting from large project wins in the oil and gas end market. Strength in the chemical end market, led by the Emerald greenfield petrochemical project in Saudi Arabia, has also been a positive. Solid booking level in the power generation market also bodes well, driven by the growth in data center capacity and increasing Artificial Intelligence activity.
This Zacks Rank #2 company reported better-than-expected results in each of the trailing four quarters, the earnings surprise being 18.2%, on average. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Flowserve's bottom-line has inched up 0.7% to $2.76 for 2024 in the past 60 days. Shares of the company have gained 42% in the past year.
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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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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Titan Pro, a next-generation high-performance reader from STAR Systems International, has received both the ANATEL and ARTEFATO certifications and is now fully approved for use in Multi-Lane Free Flow applications in Brazil's tolling systems.
STAR System's Titan Pro is purposefully built for high-speed tolling and Multi-Lane Free Flow operations with a unique discrete software radio design and simultaneous protocol-reading capabilities. As a next-generation cognitive reader, the Titan Pro can adapt to its operating environment, ensuring accuracy in ever-changing outdoor environments. In addition, the Titan Pro can easily provide full coverage for multiple lanes with its four high-performance antenna ports.
Receiving both the ANATEL and ARTEFATO certifications validates that the Titan Pro meets the highest safety, quality, and performance standards required by Brazilian regulators in road usage charging applications.
“The Titan Pro reader provides the accuracy, dependability, and security required for Open Road and Free Flow operations utilizing Brazil's ARTEFATO Protocol and security. This guarantees highly efficient and reliable roadside transactions for toll agencies across Brazil,” stated Stephen Lockhart, CTO of STAR Systems.
Additionally, STAR Systems has successfully completed multiple pilot projects in Rio de Janeiro, São Paolo, Minas Gerais, and other locations throughout Brazil. The positive results from these pilot projects demonstrate the capabilities and effectiveness of the Titan Pro in Multi-Lane Free Flow applications. The success of these pilot projects, along with receiving the ANATEL and ARTEFATO certifications, position STAR Systems to accelerate its growth and market share not only in Brazil, but throughout Latin America.
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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.
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.”
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.
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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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Cary, NC, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waverly Place is bewitched to conjure Ghoul's Night Out, an evening of spooky fun and community spirit, on Thursday, October 17, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Gather your friends for a frightfully delightful time filled with music, activities, and opportunities to give back.
Guests receive a complimentary beer or wine ticket with admission. Discover mystical tarot card readings and special deals at participating Waverly Place retailers and stay for the costume contest.
Skeleton Crew will bring the evening's soundtrack to life. All proceeds from Ghoul's Night Out will benefit The Carying Place , a local non-profit organization dedicated to teaching financial literacy and providing transitional housing and supportive services to homeless working families with children.
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Who would Germany’s Thomas Tuchel join on list of overseas England managers?
Fabio Capello and the late Sven-Goran Eriksson were the first two foreign bosses to take charge of England.
Germany’s Thomas Tuchel is in advanced talks with the Football Association to become Gareth Southgate’s successor as England manager.
The PA news agency understands he could be appointed as the third overseas coach to lead the team after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
Here the PA news agency looks at the previous two.
Sven-Goran Eriksson (2001-2006)
Record: Played 67, won 40, drawn 17, lost 10, scored 128, conceded 61, win ratio 59.7 percent
Tournament history: 2002 World Cup quarter-final, Euro 2004 quarter-final, 2006 World Cup quarter-final.
Strengths: Loved by the players, to whom he was incredibly loyal, and that helped foster a great team spirit and character. Calm under pressure, both on the field and off it with the media after a number of stories about his private life.
Weaknesses: His loyalty to chosen players in a settled squad often left him hamstrung or reluctant to bring in wildcard selections. The style of football was not very entertaining and was criticised for not getting more out of England’s ‘golden generation’.
Fabio Capello (2007-2012)
Overall record: Played 42, won 28, drawn eight, lost six, scored 89, conceded 35, win ratio 66.7 percent.
Tournament record: Last 16 at 2010 World Cup, qualified for Euro 2012.
Strengths: Arrived with a stellar CV and coaching record, having won league titles with AC Milan, Real Madrid, Roma and Juventus. Extensive tactical knowhow produced defensively strong, disciplined teams.
Weaknesses: The English language – he once said he needed only 100 words to communicate with the players. However, that did nothing for his relationship with the media. His man-management was also found wanting as Capello also treated the players like schoolchildren, which was a huge change from his predecessor and not one well-received with the squad who described their 2010 World Cup base as a “luxury prison”. | https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/uk-sports/2024/10/15/who-would-germanys-thomas-tuchel-join-on-list-of-overseas-england-managers/ | 2024-10-15T17:49:22Z |
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The income tax department on Tuesday came out with a guidance note on direct tax Vivad Se Vishwas scheme 2024.
The guidance note, in the form of FAQs, answered various questions relating to who would be eligible to avail the scheme as well as the taxes to be paid.
The I-T department said it has received several queries from the stakeholders seeking guidance in respect of various provisions of the scheme after it was notified effective on October 1, 2024. The end date for the scheme is yet to be notified.
The scheme can be availed by taxpayers who have disputes/appeals, including writs and special leave petitions (Appeals), whether filed by the taxpayer or the tax authorities, are pending as of July 22, 2024, before the Supreme Court, High Courts, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Commissioner/Joint Commissioner (Appeals).
It would also include cases pending before the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) and revision petitions pending before the Commissioner of Income Tax.
If taxpayers file a declaration before December 31, 2024, to avail of the scheme, then he/she has to pay 100 per cent of the disputed tax demand.
Interest and penalty would be waived in such cases.
In cases where the declaration is made on or after January 1, 2025, 110 per cent of the disputed tax demand will have to be paid by the taxpayer. PTI JD BAL BAL | https://www.newsdrum.in/business/i-t-dept-issues-guidance-note-on-vivad-se-vishwas-dispute-resolution-scheme-7317516 | 2024-10-15T17:49:22Z |
AlphaSense was founded in 2011. The AI market intelligence company quickly scaled globally with its competitive offering: a search engine that leverages machine learning and natural language processing technology to help professionals extract insights from thousands of sources and billions of data points.
With technologies and competitors constantly evolving, businesses need a way to find and sort critical market information and insights quickly. AlphaSense’s market intelligence platform pulls from an extensive universe of public and private content, including company filings, event transcripts, news, trade journals, and equity research, so that businesses can make critical, data-informed decisions in one place.
The challenge: cumbersome data aggregation and delivery
AlphaSense aggregates data from hundreds of different sources covering a broad spectrum of clients, topics, and industries, including licensed and proprietary sources like FactSet and LexisNexis. The company uses micro frontends—a type of frontend web development architecture where an application is split into features and delivered independently—to build out features like search, dashboard, and settings. The frontend development team splits these micro frontends based on use cases and workflow, ensuring that users can see many different views within a single platform.
While this amounts to convenience for customers, revealing so many different data sources in a useful way across these micro frontends presented a technical challenge. AlphaSense’s AI capabilities rely heavily on data aggregation. In AlphaSense’s early days, the team tackled API integration, aggregation, and orchestration using typical microservices that were owned and documented by individual teams. While using a backends-for-frontends model, it would typically take their teams between days to weeks to integrate APIs and test changes to build a single feature.
“In the user management domain, we interfaced with fifteen different engineering teams, so complexity increased significantly. We needed permissions every time we wanted to update parts of a feature, and this would inevitably result in lots of back-and-forth communication to fetch, update, or navigate that feature,” said Eldar Tinjić, Engineering Manager at AlphaSense.
The solution: reducing cognitive load with the supergraph
To tackle these data aggregation issues, one of the lead architects at AlphaSense suggested GraphQL federation, which abstracted all of the complexity of the backend for frontend teams, enabling the AlphaSense team to ship faster.
“We opted to use Apollo Federation from the beginning and implemented it in production immediately,” Eldar explained. “It just came so naturally. We didn’t have to do a lot of convincing—the teams wanted to use it because it was beneficial and seemed like a step in the right direction.”
When AlphaSense first started with Apollo Federation, the company started with a few subgraphs. They set up a proof of concept in one of their development environments alongside an API gateway. The user management team was the first to use GraphQL to fetch user information for the frontend, and other teams soon began hopping on board when they saw the benefits firsthand. Now, AlphaSense has thirty-four subgraphs that vertical teams own individually. These teams receive overarching guidelines from a horizontal graph steward team.
“The subgraph boundaries are feature-driven and typically assigned to one team. Even if one team needs something from another, it usually comes as a part of dependency, and the team that owns the domain could contribute to that,” Eldar said. Soon after starting Federation, AlphaSense also began using Apollo GraphOS, which allowed them to see all operations, requests per second, breakdowns, error rates, and usage in different environments. It also granted full visibility into how schemas are built and where entities are mapped to one another.
“The biggest difference is in the release process, the testing, the regression, and the confidence that nothing has been broken. Even if contracts change, we know exactly which clients would be impacted and in what way. Before, there was no easy way to get this information, and avoiding these incidents is where we get the most productivity.”
The result:
After implementing the supergraph, Eldar estimates that AlphaSense can roll out new data sources and functionality to client teams between 20-40% faster, depending on the feature. This newfound success can be attributed to the following benefits of Apollo Federation and GraphOS:
- Reduced cognitive load for developers: By replacing backends-for-frontends and REST APIs with a self-service GraphQL platform, client and development teams at AlphaSense can work asynchronously to build features faster. The streamlined process, supported by automated workflows in the schema development process, significantly reduces the need for back-and-forth communication between teams. This efficiency has not only reduced cognitive load but has also led to a higher overall release cycle and frequency of releases, with an estimated improvement of 20-40%, thanks to the adoption of Apollo and GraphQL.
- Standardization across teams: AlphaSense now benefits from better cross-team collaboration with a central source of truth and standardized workflows. With GraphOS, development teams can enforce schema consistency across multiple subgraphs, leveraging robust schema checks that are integral to our deployment pipeline. This is especially crucial for more complex cases where modifications to existing schemas must ensure backward compatibility. The ability to configure workflows to flag inconsistent elements across subgraphs, elements, and directives further enhances our confidence in safe and seamless deployments.
- A robust ecosystem of tooling: Apollo offers an ever-growing collection of competitive tools and services to help companies like AlphaSense build their features faster and more efficiently—including OSS tools, training videos, code-gen, and other services that can be implemented immediately. Additionally, Apollo benefits from a thriving community that contributes a wealth of community-driven material, making it easier than ever for anyone to get up to speed with GraphQL and Apollo.
- Scalability: Through standardization, GraphQL allows companies to develop mastery of their workflows and policies, allowing them to scale at a much faster rate. AlphaSense benefited from improved standardization when sourcing and consuming data from the common graph.
GraphOS has allowed AlphaSense to power more AI-driven and personalized research than ever before. Now, the company can implement micro frontends more simply with a language that’s understandable for customers and engineers alike, giving them greater velocity for the backend and improved flexibility on the frontend. With the workflows that GraphOS provides, development teams at AlphaSense can rapidly deliver changes to frontends without worrying about breaking changes.
“If you’re a company that’s expecting to build more and scale more, but you still want the confidence that what you’re building is standardized and not slowing you down, then I would recommend you consider an Apollo GraphQL approach.”
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NBA League Pass has long been a product that fans both love and hate, as the ability to watch games around the country is a great thing, but the functionality of League Pass (and the blackout restrictions) can be frustrating. One of the things fans have wanted out of League Pass for awhile is the ability to watch multiple games at once. On many nights, there are a few games fans want to keep their eyes on, and bouncing back and forth between games isn’t always the smoothest process.
This year, the NBA App will deliver what fans have been asking for as they introduce a multiview option that will allow you to select up to four games to watch at once. Multiview options have become increasingly popular in the sports world, with YouTube TV making it a focal point of their presentation. One thing sports fans with YouTube TV have been calling for is the ability to pick and choose what games they put in — especially for college football — rather than having to simply pick from the pre-selected groupings of games.
NBA fans will have that ability on League Pass this year through the NBA App, and that’s a significant step forward in providing fans more opportunities to watch games from around the league. | https://uproxx.com/dimemag/nba-league-pass-feature-multiview-2024-25/ | 2024-10-15T17:49:22Z |
The Senate on Tuesday, asked Libya to apologise to the Nigerian government over the ill-treatment it meted out to Nigeria’s senior football men’s team, Super Eagles on Monday. This was after the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio condemned the act, while also demanding a probe and penalisation of Libya over the matter.
Under personal explanation on Tuesday, Senator Ismaila Kawu raised the ill-treatment of the Super Eagles football team by the Libyan authorities and football federation in Libya. Condemning the actions of the Libyan authorities for these unwarranted hostilities, he noted with regret that the actions of the Libyan authorities and Football Federation did not only endanger the lives of the players, but other members of the delegation.
He also urged the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. to call the attention of the Libyan government to the negative diplomatic consequences of such action. While speaking earlier, Akpabio in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh decried the antics and shameful behaviour of the Libyan officials and authorities saying, “This unfortunate incident is a stark reminder of the disregard for human dignity and the lack of respect for international norms”.
He declared that the reported mistreatment of the players is not only unacceptable, but also a breach of the principles of fair play and sportsmanship that underpins international football competitions. | https://www.coretvnews.com/2024/10/15/apologise-to-nigerian-government-senate-tells-libya/ | 2024-10-15T17:49:22Z |
We had to wait quite a while for the second season of Invincible. Especially with the mid-season break, so Robert Kirkman and crew were quick to announce that the third season would come much sooner. They weren't lying.
The new teaser trailer below, that is very similar to the first teaser for season 2, reveals that Invincible season 3 will debut on Prime Video the 6th of February in 2025. Not that the great news stop there. We're also told the third season won't have a mid-season break, so we'll get a new episode on a weekly basis. | https://www.gamereactor.eu/invincible-teaser-confirms-season-3-starts-in-february-1444203/ | 2024-10-15T17:49:22Z |
Maryland Physicians Care Donates $20,000 to Community Assistance Network, Inc.
Lorena de Leon, DPA, MBA, Sr. Director, Population Health and SDoH, Maryland Physicians Care presents check to Carla Schroyer, Director, Community Choice Pantry Services, and Richard Francis, Director, Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm.
MPC’s donation expands fresh produce access for Baltimore County residents, promoting healthier living and strengthening local partnerships.
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Maryland Physicians Care (MPC)—a statewide Medicaid managed care organization owned by Ascension Saint Agnes, Holy Cross Health, Meritus Health, and UPMC Western Maryland—has donated $20,000.00 to Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN) located in Baltimore County, to support sourcing fresh produce from Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm in Baltimore City.
CAN oversees Community Choice Pantry, which provides weekly supplements of healthy food to low-income, food-eligible Baltimore County residents based on USDA food pyramid guidelines. Adequate funding to purchase quality fruits and vegetables, in addition to delivery services, is a critical barrier to being able to provide healthy food resources to vulnerable neighbors in Baltimore County.
MPC’s generous donation has helped create a sustainable partnership between Community Choice Pantry and Richard Francis, known as “Farmer Chippy,” and his team of farmers at Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm to help supply organic produce from its urban farming spaces. “I’m thrilled to be able to bring cleaner foods to my fellow Baltimoreans, creating food security that nourishes and helps our community to thrive,” said Farmer Chippy.
"I have always had a heart destined to serve others. When you sit in a room with others with the same heart for service, it is amazing what you can accomplish,” said Carla Schroyer, Director of Community Choice Pantry Services. “The partnership between Community Assistance Network, Maryland Physicians Care, and Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm is a shining example of possibilities that can become a reality."
"CAN is thrilled to benefit from a growing partnership with Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm and Maryland Physicians Care,” said Bill Wells, CEO of CAN. “These relationships allow us to offer fresh produce to our Pantry neighbors, promoting healthier eating, and improved health outcomes. We are united with these partners, seeing food as medicine and are eager to build on this foundation."
“MPC understands the importance of access to healthy produce and the impact on health outcomes. We are grateful to have the opportunity to support the missions of CAN and Plantation Park Heights to address food insecurity in Baltimore City and Baltimore County,” said Dr. Lorena de Leon, Sr. Director, Population Health and Social Determinants of Health at MPC.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Blink's enhanced“Right Charger, Right Place, Right Time” strategy now aligns with“Right Price.” Blink will use Stable Auto's AI powered platform to improve the performance and attractiveness of its Network . This innovative collaboration helps ensure that Blink and its customers' chargers will thrive by improving access and providing fair and appropriate pricing tailored to regional energy costs and driver demand.
Bowie, Md., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the“Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has announced a strategic agreement with Stable Auto to optimize Blink's charging network and contributions to EV infrastructure.
Stable provides AI-powered solutions to help organizations strategically plan and operate EV charging networks. By analyzing utilization trends from tens of thousands of public EV chargers across the U.S., Stable's software delivers insights that help minimize deployment risks and manage profitability.
"This collaboration marks a significant milestone in enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of our charging solutions,” said Mike Battaglia, Chief Operating Officer and CEO-Elect at Blink.“We have already experienced the staying power of utilizing this platform. For example, we achieved a 34% improvement in efficiency, increasing the net revenue across 60 locations. Blink has always maintained a 'right charger, right place, right time' mindset, allowing us to proactively meet the growing infrastructure demands of every kind of EV driver.”
Stable's data-driven solutions will help Blink provide its customers as well as EV drivers in general with a number of network enhancements such as improved accuracy of the Blink network app and partner mapping applications; more chargers listed in outside apps; and more options for drivers to find a charge.
“Like Blink, our mission at Stable is to accelerate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles through the swift and sustainable deployment of EV charging networks,” said Stable CEO and cofounder Rohan Puri.“As EV adoption becomes more and more prevalent, it's essential that charger operating decisions are grounded in data. We're proud to support Blink as it works toward meeting the increasing demands of the rapidly growing EV infrastructure – providing more choices for drivers and giving consumers the freedom to charge at the right time, place, speed, and price.”
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Shimla, Oct 15 (PTI) The New Development Bank (NDB) has given a go-ahead to the Himachal Pradesh Ropeways Corporation to float advance tenders for the construction of Rs 1,734-crore Shimla ropeway project.
Once complete, the project is expected to decongest the state capital.
The tender process is expected to start soon and 50 per cent of the 13.79-km ropeway will be completed in two years, officials said here on Tuesday.
"A big success for state capital Shimla, NDB has given permission for floating advance tenders for the project, paving way for construction of the ropeway. The 13.79-km ropeway would be the longest ropeway in the country and second longest in the world," Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who also holds the portfolio of transport and ropeways, said in a post on his social media account.
The contribution of the Himachal Pradesh government will be 20 per cent while NDB will fund the remaining 80 per cent, of which 90 per cent will be subsidy and 10 per cent loan.
The ropeway, which will connect Tara Devi and Shimla, will be executed on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) mode. The ticket prices are yet to be finalised. PTI BPL TRB | https://www.newsdrum.in/business/ndb-gives-nod-to-floating-advance-tenders-for-rs-1734-cr-shimla-ropeway-projects-7317565 | 2024-10-15T17:49:28Z |
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Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels, but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much about the people that are drawn to it as it does about the people that make it.
Every week, Uproxx is rounding up the best new indie music from the past seven days. This week, we got new music from The Cure, Chat Pile, Scowl, and more.
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Chat Pile – Cool World
Everything is fucked up, and the four members of Chat Pile are well aware of that. It’s a cruel world we live in, and the Oklahoma City noise-metal specialists made an album about it called Cool World. Their 2022 debut album, God’s Country, abounded with instantly memorable lines about Grimace from McDonald’s and the ever-worsening housing crisis in the United States. On its follow-up, Chat Pile air some more grievances, namely ones about Israel’s ceaseless, brutal violence toward Palestinians, the predatory nature of the military industrial complex, and the inseparability of domestic and international struggles. It’s all set to the grimiest, grittiest music out there, with basslines that hit like sledgehammers and guitar riffs and drums harder than concrete. “No way out,” screams Raygun Busch on the album closer. He may be right, but at least we have Chat Pile to channel our collective anger.
Touché Amoré – Spiral In A Straight Line
Since their 2009 debut, Touché Amoré have rightfully become post-hardcore legends. With every throat-shredding scream, frontman Jeremy Bolm packs an album’s worth of feelings into a single couplet: “Is it enough / To call it off,” he yells in the chorus of opening track “Nobody’s.” Spiral In A Straight Line, the SoCal band’s sixth studio LP, further refines the high-octane hardcore and emotional catharsis they’ve always been known for. Bringing in collaborators like Lou Barlow on “Subversion (Brand New Love)” and Julien Baker on album closer “Goodbye For Now,” Touché Amoré expand their sonic universe, one surefire anthem after another.
Ekko Astral – “Pomegranate Tree”
It’s impossible to ignore Israel’s genocide against Palestine, one that is only getting worse and expanding into other parts of the Middle East, too, such as Lebanon and Iran. The United States has long been complicit in this genocide, actively funding it and aiding yet another Nakba, which displaced over 750,000 Palestinians back in 1948. Jael Holzman and Miri Tyler of Ekko Astral were raised Jewish, and, as Tyler describes in a press statement, “the fact that these atrocities are being carried out in the name of our faith, culture, and community – well, it’s enough to keep us up at night.” Ekko Astral transmit that fury into “Pomegranate Tree,” the D.C. punk band’s latest single. It’s a six-minute art-rock opus that simmers with rage, grief, and dread before it all boils over when Holzman repeats over and over again, increasingly more intense in the song’s final moments, “the district sleeps atoned tonight!”
Jim Legxacy – “aggressive”
Jim Legxacy fused hip-hop, Midwest emo, and Jersey club on last year’s masterful mixtape, Homeless N***a Pop Music. That record earned plenty of deserved attention with the American Football-esque guitars on “dj” and the Miley Cyrus sample-turned Afrobeats bop “mileys riddim.” The rapper, singer, and producer is already back with “aggressive,” his first single for new label home XL Recordings. Taken from his forthcoming mixtape Black British Music (2024) (still no release date, sadly), it’s proof that Jim Legxacy wasn’t a flash in the pan. He’s here to stay and make some of the best pop music around.
Kim Gordon – “Bangin’ On The Freeway”
The Collective, the second solo album from Sonic Youth co-founder and visual artist Kim Gordon, is a clear highlight of 2024. It was released back in March, and Gordon has updated that initial release with a deluxe version, featuring two bonus tracks. “Bangin’ On The Freeway,” the new bonus track, hinges itself on a Jersey club beat gone haywire. Gordon’s frantic delivery of the title and Justin Raisen’s grainy, clattering production fit in perfectly with the world Gordon created on the album proper.
Jeff Parker – “Late Autumn”
In 2022, Jeff Parker and his ETA IVtet released Mondays At The Enfield Tennis Academy, their first double album, a curation of live sessions recorded at the Los Angeles cocktail bar from which the quartet takes its name. Parker and his band have a special history with ETA, having done a residency there beginning in 2016 until it closed in December of last year. Whereas Mondays was taken from numerous sessions at the bar, the jazz guitarist’s new album, The Way Out Of Easy, was recorded and mixed live in a single night in January 2023. Totaling more than 80 minutes and comprising four discrete pieces of improvised jazz, The Way Out Of Easy celebrates the venue that hosted Parker and his ETA IVtet for seven fruitful years. “Late Autumn,” its 17-minute lead single, captures the camaraderie shared among Parker, saxophonist Josh Johnson, double bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Jay Bellerose. From the gentle guitar arpeggios that slowly yield to a gorgeous sax solo near the halfway mark, “Late Autumn” memorializes ETA, yet it also shows that the best music can itself become an act of preservation.
The Cure – “A Fragile Thing”
New music from The Cure is the cure we all needed. “A Fragile Thing,” the latest preview of Songs Of A Lost World, has been in the alt legends’ live rotation for a couple of years now, but at last we finally get to hear the proper studio version. Like previous single “Alone,” “A Fragile Thing” evokes the band’s darker, icier records like Disintegration or a glossier version of Pornography or Seventeen Seconds with its ethereal piano, chorus-soaked guitars, and sweeping wind chimes. Nov. 1 can not get here sooner enough.
Youth Lagoon – “My Beautiful Girl”
Heaven Is A Junkyard was one of the standout indie rock releases of 2023 and marked the grand return of Youth Lagoon. The Idaho-based musician Trevor Powers kept up the momentum with standalone singles like “Football” and “Lucy Takes A Picture” this year, and now he’s back with “My Beautiful Girl.” It relates a story of Powers’ trip to a remote cemetery, where he found a gravestone adorned with only three words: “My beautiful girl.” Like the message that inspired its creation, “My Beautiful Girl” is concise yet no less heart-wrenching. Composed of sparse piano chords and Powers’ hushed timbre, Youth Lagoon’s latest song evokes the haziness of memory and lost love.
Hey, Ily! – “Wind-Up Toy”
If Brian Eno made music for airports, then Hey, Ily! makes music for Super Smash Bros. The emo five-piece’s latest preview of their sophomore album, Hey, I Loathe You!, is a stirring collage of chiptune, post-rock, and math rock. “Wind-Up Toy” shifts gears with the dexterity of an Elite Smash player, making instrumental prowess and simultaneous genre exercises sound easy and fluid. It’s the type of song that only Hey, Ily! could pull off.
Scowl – “Special”
Even with just one full-length LP to their name, Scowl are already stars in the hardcore scene. Thanks to a widely disseminated hate5six video of the Santa Cruz band performing at a Sonic Drive-In, Scowl have captured the attention of not just their punk peers but full-on institutions like Taco Bell and Coachella. Freshly signed to big indie label Dead Oceans, Scowl is back with “Special,” a new one-off single reminiscent of newer groups like Meet Me @ The Altar and Pinkshift while evoking legacy heavy acts like Deftones. Split between clean vocals and screaming, thunderous toms and chugging guitars, “Special” might just be their best song yet. | https://uproxx.com/indie/best-new-indie-chat-pile-touche-amore/ | 2024-10-15T17:49:29Z |
PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Russell Wilson's time may be fast approaching in Pittsburgh.
Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Wilson is "in consideration" to be the starting quarterback when the Steelers (4-2) host the New York Jets (2-4) on Sunday night. The 35-year-old nine-time Pro Bowler has spent the past six weeks recovering from a calf injury he aggravated a couple of days before the season opener.
While Tomlin stressed that Justin Fields "has been really good" while filling in for Wilson and the team has "been really good at times," the NFL's longest-tenured coach added that good was "not to be confused with great."
Enter Wilson, who won the starting job at the end of training camp before tweaking the calf less than 72 hours before a Week 1 visit to Atlanta. Tomlin saw enough of Wilson in practice last week to have him serve as the backup behind Fields during a 32-13 win in Las Vegas, and there's a very real chance they could swap roles against the Jets.
“This is a competitive league, man,” Tomlin said. “We’re trying to position ourselves to be that team. And we got a player with talent who hadn’t had an opportunity to play. So we’re going to potentially explore those things.”
Fields has been efficient and occasionally spectacular during his six-week audition. He's also largely avoided the kinds of mistakes that were a common thread during his three years in Chicago, throwing just one interception in 160 attempts. His accuracy, however, had dipped of late. Fields has completed just 57% (29 of 51) of his passes over his past eight quarters, down from 69% (77 of 111) across the opening month of the season.
The Steelers are also 28th in passing and 20th in scoring, riding a soft(ish) early season schedule and a disruptive defense led by All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt to a tie atop the AFC North with rival Baltimore. After a pair of home primetime games against the New York City area teams — the Jets on Sunday, the Giants on Oct. 28 — the sledding figures to get far heavier once the calendar flips to November and Wilson's resume may be too tantalizing for Tomlin to pass up.
Tomlin cautioned that the decision to give Wilson reps with the first team in practice this week has more to do with Wilson's experience and his resume than Fields' performance.
“Justin has been an asset to us," Tomlin said.
Just not enough of one for Tomlin to definitively hand the starting job to Fields outright. Tomlin declined to get into specifics on how he will divide the practice snaps with the first team and doesn't expect to make a decision on who will start against the Jets until later in the week.
"We’re just going to roll the ball out, let both guys work and make decisions from there," Tomlin said.
Fields' play has allowed the Steelers to bring Wilson — who turns 36 next month — along slowly. Wilson initially injured the calf when the team reported to training camp in July and there was a concern when he aggravated it that it could lead to something more serious.
Wilson has steadily improved and showed Tomlin last week that he could protect himself in practice. The next step will be knocking off whatever rust might remain from a month-plus of relative inactivity, though Tomlin doesn't sound overly concerned.
Whoever the quarterback is will likely be playing behind a seventh different offensive line combination in as many weeks with rookie center Zach Frazier out with an ankle injury sustained against the Raiders. Fields' mobility — he's already run for five touchdowns — has helped offset the constant churn in front of him. That's not a tool that Wilson has had since the height of his “Let Russ Cook” days with Seattle several years ago.
Asked how the offense might change with Wilson behind center, Tomlin smiled and said “it remains to be seen. And I think that’s one of the cute things about this discussion.”
NOTES: LB Nick Herbig (hamstring) will miss his second straight game. ... There's a chance OLB Alex Highsmith (groin), out since a win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 22, could return. ... RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) may also be available after missing two games.
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The Confederation of African Football has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.
CAF published an updated game fixture on its X handle on Tuesday, however, it does not include the Libya versus Nigeria game.
The game was earlier scheduled to take place in Libya by 8 pm on Tuesday after the first leg took place in Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday.
The Super Eagles beat the Mediterranean Knights by a lone goal in the dying minute of the game. However, the return leg has been greeted with controversy after the Super Eagles players and officials narrated their over 14 hours ordeal at the Libya airport leading them to return home. | https://www.coretvnews.com/2024/10/15/caf-delists-nigeria-libya-afcon-qualifier-amidst-ill-treatment-controversy/ | 2024-10-15T17:49:29Z |
It's one of life's greatest blessings that Apple TV+ was the one to adapt the Slough House series of espionage novels from Mick Herron, as with the stewardship of the quality-focussed streamer, a big-enough budget that enables the construction of a talented cast and crew, and a commitment to the future to boot, we're now four seasons deep into what is frequently one of the best shows on television, period.
The near future will see the release of a fifth season of Slow Horses, a season that has already been filmed (check out the trailer here), but despite a boatload of episodes already in the wild, we are still quite in the dark about Gary Oldman's leading character of the grubby yet brilliant Jackson Lamb. With such success to Slow Horses' name, many have wondered if it's time for a prequel series to dispel a lot of these mysteries, but thankfully author Herron and showrunner Will Smith don't see this in the future.
Speaking with TheWrap, Smith talked about a prequel series and how fans probably aren't looking for something similar:
"I don't think people would want that. Early on, Mick and I used to joke about that, and he used to be quite vehemently against it. And for exactly the reasons you say: It's the fascination with Lamb.
"There are parallels with other major characters in fiction and film and TV, where they have delved into the background and it does lose some of the magic. You think, "I don't really want the explanation, because I quite like the mystery and the enigma. I like the not-knowing." And it loses something to explain it.
"But then Mick has then written a brilliant book called "The Secret Hours,"where he does go back into post-war Berlin with Lamb and Molly. It's a fantastic book as it goes between the two timelines. And he brings in some Slow Horses in a really fun, tangential way. So that could be a really interesting one to do. It's not really a young Lamb, but he's still the essence of Lamb.
"But, like you say, it's tricky. You don't want to spoil the magic of what the hell happened to him. You just [wonder], "What made you this way, Lamb?" That's the question that is on everyone's mind. And yeah, would it be the wrong thing to answer that?"
While this prequel seemingly won't be happening, TheWrap did ask how they'd go about presenting a young Lamb and if they'd use de-ageing technology with Oldman.
"I don't think you could cast a different actor. You just can't. Gary is Lamb, that's it. I'm talking completely out of turn here, it's not anything that's happening.
"But yes, I think Gary is just such a supreme actor. I'd love to see how Gary handled the challenge of playing a de-aged Lamb, which hopefully the technology be there that he could do it, and how he would physically approach that, and how he would think. I'd love to hear that or explore that, but it's nothing that's actually happening."
Do you agree with this or would you like to see a Slow Horses prequel series? | https://www.gamereactor.eu/slow-horses-creator-shuts-down-rumours-of-a-prequel-series-1444143/ | 2024-10-15T17:49:29Z |
Lawyers told to apologize for blasting recorded screams in a Philly neighborhood
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge says lawyers must formally apologize for blaring a looped recording of a woman screaming last month as a test in a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia. U.S. Judge John Murphy last week ordered the attorneys to apologize to residents where the hourlong test took place before dawn on Sept. 23. The lawyers represent a man who is suing the city for wrongful conviction for sexual assault. At issue in the lawsuit is whether the man could have heard the victim’s screams and sought to help her from two blocks away. A phone message seeking comment was left Tuesday for lawyers who represent the man suing the city. | https://localnews8.com/news/national-world/ap-national/2024/10/15/lawyers-told-to-apologize-for-blasting-recorded-screams-in-a-philly-neighborhood/ | 2024-10-15T17:49:30Z |
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-as PM prepares to mark two years in office
PRIME Minister Sam Matekane is poised to celebrate two years in office on 28 October 2024.
His has been a journey mostly marred by challenges, although of late his government seems to have found its rhythm.
While Mr Matekane and his cabinet appeared to have struggled to navigate the political terrain, they are gradually hauling themselves out, with indications on the ground showing that they are firmly in charge.
This is according to Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Limpho Tau, who spoke to the Lesotho Times in an exclusive interview yesterday.
Mr Matekane was inaugurated as Lesotho's Prime Minister on 28 October 2022. While he won more parliamentary seats than any other political party (57 seats), he was compelled to form a coalition administration with other smaller parties to meet the 61-seat threshold required to form government.
Mr Matekane, a billionaire businessman, formed his ruling Revolution For Prosperity (RFP) in March 2022 together with his business associates and others.
They said even though they had succeeded in business, they felt the need to rescue Lesotho because the country had been run into the ground by previous administrations.
With almost 90 percent of Mr Matekane's cabinet comprising political novices when they assumed office, it had taken them time to acclimatise to their new environment and "actually make it work".
"So, it has been quite difficult. We had thought and believed that by now, approaching almost two years in power, we would have done so much and achieved a lot. But the bureaucracy in government is so challenging," Mr Tau said.
"For instance, you pass the budget in March and start using it in April. But major development projects take time, from the tendering processes to the documents. By the time you start to decide who to appoint to roll out your big projects, it's already year end and you must start working on the next year's budget. I think there's a lot that needs to be done to ensure that governments can deliver services as quickly as possible."
However, Mr Tau added that despite the challenges, they had decided to roll with the punches, when they could have been running their own businesses "or succeeding in our careers in some corporates somewhere".
Exacerbating their situation, Mr Tau said, was the type of government they had inherited, which was worsened by its bureaucratic systems.
"Running a government is a different ballgame altogether. Very, very different. The government is a system on its own, that has its way of being managed. It's even worse when you inherit a government in this country considering the types of governments we've had. Governments have come and gone in Lesotho, but we have had the same civil service staying," he said.
"You come here with your own aspirations, believing that things would be easily done. In government there are processes and procedures to be followed, and you can't afford to flout any of those because you will have breached the law."
Mr Tau also shared how Mr Matekane was recently praised by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni while on an official visit to that country.
Mr Museveni had patted Mr Matekane's back for restoring Lesotho's dignity and making the country recognisable on the African continent, after years in oblivion.
"I think the Prime Minister has achieved a lot in the two years he has been in office. One of his greatest achievements, has been to restore Basotho's confidence, which is very important, and creates a sense of unity. Recently we were on an official visit to Uganda where we had an encounter with President Museveni," Mr Tau shared.
"He (President Museveni) was telling his cabinet, that they should not underestimate the country called Lesotho. And he expressed how glad he was that their old friends had finally returned to visit them. He said that was because the Lesotho they used to know as Pan- Africanists, it was a country they were very proud of, especially because of the pivotal role it played during the colonial and apartheid eras.
"President Museveni also reminisced about the Lesotho of old, even asking about individuals that he knows from here, enquiring if they were still around. That says Lesotho is reclaiming the recognition and respect it enjoyed from the international community."
Testimony to the respect and recognition Lesotho was reclaiming from its friends, Mr Tau said, was the calibre of visitors who had come into the country last week Friday, for the recent bicentennial and 58th independence celebrations.
"We had former presidents, deputy-presidents, the UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, among others. But what people did not notice, I think, was the number of ambassadors from different countries, including those from Thailand, UK and Japan, who had attended the celebrations."
As such, Lesotho was once again gaining recognition as a country and "no longer perceived as some little country within another, there in the southern tip of Africa".
Mr Matekane had also awakened Basotho's desire to want to contribute meaningfully to their country including reviving aggressive agriculture, he said.
"I am in agriculture myself, planting a lot of maize and beans while keeping lots of livestock. I mean, when I drive around the country, I see that people are eager to go to the fields. Because that's what the PM has been motivating people to do," he noted.
Mr Matekane had also "pushed a lot to ensure that there's visible change especially when it comes to infrastructure".
"I know that the people in Maseru can see that roads are being repaired and built. But they should just go out there to the rural areas, to witness how access roads to villages, that were either not usable or non-existent, are now accessible. Bridges that had been washed away by rains or were neglected, are now being constructed while others have been completed," he said.
"There is a lot that the PM has done. He is one person who has led by example and Basotho are proud of him."
Asked if Mr Matekane's government was conscious of Basotho's needs, Mr Tau said they had specific programs intended to "respond directly to people's needs, to ease people's socio-economic pressures, eradicate poverty and address the basic needs of especially the poor rural populace".
Through the Sebabatso youth project, Mr Tau noted, the PM had "pushed" to ensure that Basotho youth became part of the international arena.
Sebabatso is Premier Matekane's initiative for youth empowerment. It is described as a visionary approach designed to overcome the economic challenges faced by young entrepreneurs, incorporating a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy, through collaboration with key government ministries, private sector stakeholders, civil society, and potential investors. | https://allafrica.com/stories/202410150631.html | 2024-10-15T17:49:30Z |
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