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Israel assures US it won’t strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say
AP Diplomatic Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not hit Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran’s missile barrage earlier this month, two U.S. officials said Tuesday.
The administration also believes that sending a U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel and roughly 100 soldiers to operate it has eased some of Israel’s concerns about possible Iranian retaliation and general security issues.
The Pentagon on Sunday announced the THAAD deployment to help bolster Israel’s air defenses following Iran’s ballistic missile attacks on Israel in April and October, saying it was authorized at the direction of President Joe Biden.
However, the U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private diplomatic discussions, cautioned that the assurance is not ironclad and that circumstances could change. The officials also noted that Israel’s track record on fulfilling assurances in the past is mixed and has often reflected domestic Israeli politics that have upended Washington’s expectations.
The most recent example of that was last month when U.S. officials were told by their Israeli counterparts that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would welcome a U.S.- and French-led temporary cease-fire initiative for Lebanon only to see Israel launch a massive airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah two days later.
Netanyahu’s office said in a statement that “we listen to the opinions of the United States, but we will make our final decisions based on our national interests.”
The Middle East has been bracing for an expected response from Israel after Iran launched roughly 180 ballistic missiles on Oct. 1, which the United States helped to fend off. The tit-for-tat strikes and uncertainty about whether Israel might strike strategically important energy and nuclear sites in Iran have raised fears about escalation into an all-out regional war.
Israel’s offensive against Iranian-backed Hamas militants in Gaza has expanded into a ground invasion of Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, another Iranian proxy that has been firing into Israel since the conflict in Gaza started a year ago in solidarity with Hamas.
Biden has said he would not support a retaliatory Israeli strike on sites related to Tehran’s nuclear program and urged Israel to consider alternatives to hitting Iran’s oil sector. Such a strike could affect the global oil market and boost pump prices just ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Biden and Netanyahu spoke by phone last week for the first time in seven weeks, while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been speaking regularly with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant.
The Pentagon said in a readout of a call from Sunday that the U.S. has reaffirmed its support for Israel’s security but urged it to ensure protections for U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, shift from military operations to a diplomatic solution and “raised concern for the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and stressed that steps must be taken soon to address it.”
The White House National Security Council declined to confirm that Netanyahu offered Biden any assurances about targets.
“Our commitment to Israel’s defense is ironclad,” the White House National Security Council said in a statement. “We will not discuss private diplomatic discussions and would refer you to the Israeli government to speak to their own potential military operations.”
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AP reporter Julia Frankel contributed from Jerusalem. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/israel-assures-us-it-wont-strike-iranian-nuclear-or-oil-sites-us-officials-say/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:41Z |
Mbappe's golden-boy image takes a hit amid negative headlines
Kylian Mbappe is hoping his recent move to Real Madrid will take his already glittering career on the pitch to new heights, but the French superstar has become embroiled in off-field difficulties in recent months.
In an ideal world, the 25-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain striker would have been able to focus fully on settling in Madrid after he moved to the Spanish capital on a five-year deal during the summer just finished.
Instead, as well as being hampered by fitness problems, Mbappe has been locked in a bitter financial dispute with his old club and is now cited as the suspect in a rape investigation according to reports in Sweden.
Mbappe has dismissed those reports as "fake news" and is hoping to win his battle with PSG over what he claims amounts to 55 million euros ($60m) in unpaid wages and bonuses from last season.
Nevertheless, the negative headlines are a blow to the player's image and remove some of the aura around a young man who has become an icon in his home country and is a global sporting superstar.
When Mbappe emerged as a teenager at Monaco almost a decade ago, he stood out because of his precocious talent but also thanks to his remarkable communication skills.
Rather than being fazed by the media spotlight, Mbappe was clearly at ease in front of the cameras and spoke with the maturity and assurance of someone considerably older.
He was a World Cup winner at 19 and went on to become the all-time top scorer at PSG, the local club of the boy from Bondy in the Paris suburbs.
Committed captain?
In March 2023, a few months after scoring a stunning hat-trick in France's World Cup final defeat by Lionel Messi's Argentina, he was named captain of the national team by coach Didier Deschamps.
That seemed a natural choice given his status in the team and in the country in general, but his position as skipper meant the decision to rest him for France's UEFA Nations League matches this month was controversial.
Mbappe had picked up a thigh injury in late September, a minor problem but one that suggested giving him a break would be beneficial in the long run.
"We need to put the player's interests first, without putting him into difficulty," Deschamps said of that decision, referring to Mbappe's relationship with his new club.
But as France's sporting press debated whether Mbappe's temporary absence from the squad was justified or a sign of a lack of commitment to the French cause, the player himself travelled to Stockholm for a short break with members of his entourage.
Swedish newspapers Aftonbladet and Expressen, and public broadcaster SVT, have since reported that he is under investigation for rape, after an alleged incident in a hotel on October 10.
A Swedish prosecutor confirmed on Tuesday that a rape investigation had been opened but did not mention Mbappe's name.
Changing attitudes
Meanwhile Mbappe, whose career is managed by his mother Fayza Lamari, has taken his financial row with PSG to a French league committee.
He is trying to recover 55 million euros comprised of several months' unpaid wages and a signing-on fee, money PSG claimed he agreed to waive if he departed for free at the end of last season.
Mbappe even intimated on Monday that there was a link between the rape report and the wrangle with his old team, where he spent seven years.
"It's becoming so predictable, on the eve of the hearing, as if by chance," he wrote on X on Monday.
His unhappy divorce from PSG, which saw him left out of the team on numerous occasions in the second half of last season after he announced his intention to leave, surely contributed to a disappointing European Championship with France.
Mbappe suffered a broken nose in France's opening game at Euro 2024 in June and only scored one goal, a penalty in a group-stage draw with Poland, before Les Bleus lost in the semi-finals.
He looked some way short of peak physical form and is taking his time to settle in Madrid, even if he has seven goals in his first 11 appearances.
One recent moment seemed to capture the change in attitude towards Mbappe in his home country, as he was loudly booed by Lille supporters when introduced as a substitute for Real in a Champions League game earlier this month.
Such a welcome for an opposition player may not be unusual, but it contrasted sharply with the acclaim with which he was received around France in the aftermath of the last World Cup. | https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/mbappes-golden-boy-image-takes-hit-amid-negative-headlines-3728286 | 2024-10-15T17:52:41Z |
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.
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | https://www.boston25news.com/news/politics/supreme-court-tosses/NJN6FOSAKRAS7PONPWBLC4BNBM/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:41Z |
BEHIND THE CURTAINS
Pegasus Theatre pays tribute to Bruce R. Coleman with Tales from Late Night Kroger penned by the late director
RICH LOPEZ | Staff writer
Rich@DallasVoice.com
This past weekend, Pegasus Theatre opened the one-actor show Tales from Late Night Kroger at the Bath House Cultural Center. The comedy, starring actor Robert Bradford Smith as The Man, depicts a unique slice of Gayborhood history. But italso comes with sentiment as it was written by the late Bruce R. Coleman who passed just more than a year ago.
“Stepping into Bruce’s world, I was really nervous,” Smith said, “because I have this tremendous responsibility.”
The Man Smith plays is essentially Coleman, and Late Night Kroger is based on Coleman’s personal observations that he posted on Facebook. Considering that he passed so recently, relatively speaking, doing the play could be daunting. Smith knows what Coleman meant to local theater.
“I felt that. These are his stories,” Smith said. “I was nervous, but when I saw this audition come up, I knew I had to do it.”
Tales from Late Night Kroger runs through Oct. 26.
“Like many people and organizations in the DFW theater community, Pegasus Theatre worked with Bruce in many capacities, and every experience was a revelation,” Pegasus Theatre Executive Director Barbara Weinberger said in an email. “Bruce was not only incredibly talented, he brought a huge heart to his work and an uncritical eye to the human condition.
“By the time Bruce left us in 2023 at an unreasonably young age, he had created friendships with hundreds of colleagues and acted as a mentor to dozens more,” she continued. “Everyone who worked on this show felt a huge responsibility to produce something Bruce would have treasured. We are grateful beyond words to Bruce’s family for granting us the right to present Tales From Late Night Kroger by Bruce. This one comes from the heart.”
Coleman was an acclaimed director in the Dallas Fort Worth area. He worked across many theaters but had a strong connection with Theatre Three, serving as its interim artistic director after founder Jac Alder’s passing. Coleman’s work appeared at Uptown Players, Dallas Children’s Theater, Shakespeare Dallas and MainStage ILC to name a few.
He died of a heart attack in August 2023 at the age of 62.
Despite the intense pressure, after opening weekend, some of Smith’s nerves were allayed.
“It was great to have a nice big audience with many of his friends there and one of his brothers. There were lots of laughs and some tears shed, but to hear the nice remarks after was great,” Smith said.
The show begins with a quick rundown of the Gayborhood’s history. The character touches on encounters with a smelly hippie hottie, a muscled-up power bottom and a chance encounter with Miss Ross — Diana, that is.
Smith knew Coleman himself. The two met more than 30 years ago when Smith was part of a show that Coleman and producing partner Jack Presley crafted.
“It was one of the first things I did outside of college,” Smith said. “I was even hearing ‘You gotta work with Bruce’ before that. I got to work with him a lot, and he could do anything. He really was a genius.”
Coleman wasn’t just a director and playwright. Smith recalls him choreographing that show. He also designed costumes and was skilled at drawing. Many of his sketches are included in the show.
Smith said he got all the feels when he was cast. First it was a mix of thrill and fear. He’d have 90 minutes onstage alone, talking the entire time. But Smith also felt something more.
“There are two types of actors: one who goes for the part and is confident they are gonna get it [and the ones who] who get neurotic about it and believe ‘They’ll never cast me.’ I’m the second one,” he said. “But going into this, I felt the opposite and was drawn to it. I don’t know exactly but it almost felt like I had his blessing to do this, which gave me the feeling of needing to do it.”
Directed by Ashley Puckett Gonzales, this show is restaged from Coleman’s own presentation where he delivered it more as a reading. In Pegasus’ production, the audience is privy to his outlandish late-night stories from his own space.
“Ashley is amazing. She had a vision, and that really brought this to life. We’re in his studio where he makes costumes and unpacks groceries, and you see him — or The Man — living through his tales,” Smith said.
Beyond his personal ties to Coleman, the play does resonate with Smith from days before.
“I’m a gay man of a certain age, and I remember arriving at Oak Lawn and going into that teeny Tom Thumb [across the street]. So we were impressed when Kroger moved in. It had everything,” he said. “We touch on the history of those two stores and just the Gayborhood itself.
“However, ever since COVID, the late-night Kroger is gone.”
These days, Smith orders his groceries for pick up. But he’s good with a throwback to a different time.
“This is Bruce’s show. Knowing Bruce, none of these stories are surprising but they are funny and silly, and these are real people,” Smith said. “I love that we can honor those people but definitely honor Bruce this way.”
For tickets, visit PegasusTheatre.com.
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Tales from Late Night Kroger
Written by: Bruce R. Coleman
Directed by: Ashley Puckett Gonzales
Cast: Robert Bradford Smith; Gerald Taylor II, understudy; Lyle Hathway
Stage Manager/Light and Sound Operator: Bobby Selah
Lighting Design: Elijah Reed
Set Design: Billy Betsill
Sound Design: Jared Culpepper
Costume Design: Michael Robinson
Projections: Becki McDonald
Runs through Oct. 26.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive.
PegasusTheatre.com | https://dallasvoice.com/pegasus-theatre-pays-tribute-to-bruce-r-coleman-with-tales-from-late-night-kroger/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:43Z |
Konnan Says There's Still Something Missing With This AEW Star
WCW legend Konnan has weighed in with his thoughts on one of AEW's top stars, and believes that there is still something missing when it comes to their overall presentation. That star is current TNT Champion Jack Perry, who recently defeated Katsuyori Shibata at WrestleDream, even giving the Japanese star a beating afterwards. However, Konnan stated on "Keepin' It 100" that the 'Scapegoat' character Perry currently portrays just isn't clicking for him.
"He's another guy, I mentioned before, that Tony's fixated on," Konnan said. "He's going to make him no matter what, he's a guy he discovered, and he wants to make him. They've invested so much time in him, bro this is one of the worst beatdowns I've ever seen okay? And it was probably as whack as the bread truck he rides around in with the name 'Scapegoat' on it. I will give him credit, now that he grew a beard, he doesn't look like he's 15. Same thing that happened with [Wheeler] Yuta, he grew a beard and no longer looks like a teenager. He does better promos, but there's still something missing. For as much time as they invest in him, there's still something missing."
Konnan's wishes might come true in the coming weeks, given who Perry's next potential challenger to the TNT Championship might be. As Perry was beating down Shibata, Daniel Garcia ran down to make the save and confront the champion, who rolled out of the ring to avoid any conflict. Garcia recently revealed that he has committed his future to AEW after a month away from TV to decide what was next, and that every champion in AEW has been put on notice by "Red Death."
Please credit "Keepin' It 100" when using quotes from this article, and give a H/T to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription. | https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1688795/konnan-says-theres-still-something-missing-aew-star/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:43Z |
Christina Haack Sets Solo TV Return Amid Messy Divorce From Husband Josh Hall
Christina Haack, now going by her maiden name, will return to TV next month in her first project since her breakup from husband Josh Hall. HGTV has announced that the second season of the docuseries Christina in the Country will premiere on Tuesday, November 12, at 9/8c on HGTV, Max, and Discovery+.
In Season 2, Christina “will continue to expand her design business in the South, creating custom dream homes for Nashville-area clients and navigating the hot market with her next flip and first rental property” across six one-hour episodes, HGTV says.
“The busy mom of three, author, and entrepreneur … will take bigger design risks to bring her clients’ visions to life, transforming dated kitchens, primary suites, basements, and entertainment areas into breathtaking spaces with functionality, modern amenities, and her signature high-end style,” the network adds. “Christina and her children also will make special memories at their family farm that is now home to a goat, [a] mini donkey, [a] pony, and chickens.”
In November 12’s Season 2 premiere, HGTV adds, Christina will help empty-nesters renovate their home in a historic area near downtown Franklin, Tennessee. She’ll open up the kitchen to accommodate the couple’s large family, and she’ll go “super bold” by painting the bedroom’s walls and ceilings with a dramatic purple hue.
Christina in the Country Season 1 attracted more than 12 million viewers with its first season and is available to stream on Max and Discovery+, as is the predecessor series Christina on the Coast.
During Christina in the Country’s hiatus, its lead star has been all over the news. She and Josh, a real estate agent, filed for divorce from one another this July, with the latter citing irreconcilable differences following nearly three years of marriage.
Later that month, Christina accused Josh of “divert[ing] over $35,000 of [her] separate property rental income into his account,” while Josh denied wrongdoing, per Entertainment Tonight. Then, earlier this month, Christina — who was previously married to Tarek El Moussa and Ant Anstead — posted Instagram Stories updates suggesting that Josh was “stealing” from her and her children.
Just days ago, Josh tried to halt the sale of the $4.5 million Tennessee farmhouse that featured in the first season of Christina in the Country.
Odds are, however, that Season 2 of the show will focus more on domestic renovations than domestic rancor.
Christina in the Country, Tuesday, November 12, 9/8c, HGTV, Max & Discovery+ | https://www.tvinsider.com/1157097/hgtv-christina-hall-haack-josh-divorce-christina-in-the-country/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:43Z |
1000 Babies is a crime series featuring Neena Gupta and Rahman in the lead roles. The series is set to release on OTT in October 2024.
When and where to watch 1000 Babies
The upcoming show is set to drop online on October 18, 2024. Audiences can watch it on Disney+ Hotstar. The streaming platform shared the trailer on X and wrote, "Rahman shares his excitement about 1000 Babies, marking his web series debut.#1000Babies streams from October 18 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali."
Plot
The plot of the film revolves around a policeman who investigates a case of mass infanticide that takes place secretly in a hospital. What happens when he gets to know that a mysterious man is manipulating numerous women's lives through cryptic letters and deadly games? The series reveals what happens next.
Cast and production of 1000 babies
The cast of the series includes Neena Gupta, Rahman, Adil Ibrahim, Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan, Shaju Sreedhar, Sanju Sivaram, Joy Mathew, Irshad Ali, Manu M Lal, Shalu Rahim, Danin Davis and Radhika Radhakrishnan, among others.
The show is directed by Najeem Koya and Sankar Sharma has composed the music. Faiz Siddik has has done the cinematography and editing of the series. It is produced by Shaji Nadesan and Arya under the banner of August Cinema. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/1000-babies-ott-release-date-when-where-to-watch-neena-gupta-rahmans-series | 2024-10-15T17:52:43Z |
Snake slithers through Dodgers dugout during NLCS loss to Mets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A snake slithered through the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. The reptile appeared in the top of the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 7-3 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. It wasn’t big enough to put a scare into anyone. Reliever Brent Honeywell says he was hoping it was a rally snake and that it would spur the Dodgers to victory. That didn’t happen. The snake was eventually wrapped in a towel by a member of the grounds crew and removed from the dugout. | https://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/snake-slithers-through-dodgers-dugout-during-nlcs-loss-to-mets/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:43Z |
The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo's fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here.
Fantasy managers will spend the next 24 hours working the waiver wire, but that's obviously just part of the process. In most instances, you also have to make a corresponding drop. And we'd like to help you make those difficult cuts.
Most fantasy advice will never be one size fits all, and that's especially true for a cut list. You need to apply this to your situation and the context of your league. A nifty stash in one league could be a see-you-later player in a different room. And remember, if you never make a regretful cut during the season, you're probably playing far too conservatively.
Isaiah Likely, TE, Ravens (59% rostered)
I have a few fantasy shares of Likely, and I'm not eager to give them up. But we have to accept that he's merely a contingency-value stash at tight end these days, not someone you can play. He has just nine catches since the blowup season opener. Unless Mark Andrews gets hurt, Likely can't be trusted in lineups. And in the teeth of bye season, that might make him a drop now.
Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Packers (47% rostered)
You used good process when you added Wicks, but he didn't come through in his last two opportunities, and now the receiving room is healing up. The Packers also have two talented backs and a tight end of note. Wicks is also dealing with a shoulder injury, giving him week-to-week status. In most formats, it's not worth the wait.
Trey Sermon, RB, Colts (48% rostered)
Jonathan Taylor probably isn't long off, even if he can't play in Week 7. But Sermon has a more immediate issue — Tyler Goodson is clearly outplaying him. Surely this isn't lost on the Indianapolis coaching staff.
Antonio Gibson, RB, Patriots (49% rostered)
He flopped in his starting opportunity last week (13 carries, 19 yards) and the Patriots will go back to Rhamondre Stevenson when healthy, no matter how much he fumbles. And some of New England's rushing production will also be distributed to athletic and resourceful rookie QB Drake Maye.
Jerome Ford, RB, Browns (73% rostered)
He's dealing with a balky hamstring, the offense is shipwrecked by poor blocking and QB play, and Nick Chubb might return this week. Ford was a fantasy dud most of the year, and while much of it wasn't his fault, he has a capped ceiling.
Daniel Jones, QB, Giants (21% rostered)
He made sense as a Week 6 sleeper, even though his home/road splits are starting to become too large to ignore (Jones, for some reason, plays poorly in New Jersey). It's a home date against Philly this week, and then a trip to Pittsburgh. Even with Malik Nabers expected back, we hope you have a better QB option to navigate the bye weeks. | https://www.wmmo.com/news/national/fantasy-football/FC4M6YSYJ5WC6BJCO3H3DEJPM4/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:43Z |
Indian Navy signs MoU with Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance for providing insurance to Naval civilians
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(MENAFN- Adfactors PR) Bengaluru, 14 October, 2024: The Indian Navy, on 08 October 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with one of India’s leading private life insurers to provide life insurance solutions to the civilian personnel of the Indian Navy. As part of this collaboration, Bajaj Allianz Life will offer a variety of life insurance products, ensuring comprehensive coverage at affordable rates.
Highlighting the importance of the occasion as part of activities for the ‘Year of Naval Civilians,’ Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Chief of Personnel, appreciated the life insurance solutions offered by Bajaj Allianz Life, which have been specifically tailored to meet the needs of Indian Navy civilians.
Mr. Tarun Chugh, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, said, "It is indeed a proud moment for all of us at Bajaj Allianz Life, to have an opportunity to offer life insurance services to the Indian Navy Civilians. In line with the Indian Navy’s 2024 – Year of Naval Civilians – we will commence our operations for the Naval Civilians. I believe it will also be a huge step towards taking the benefits of life insurance to many more Indians and taking critical steps towards bridging the insurance penetration gap within our country. We will ensure we deliver only the most effective and seamless solutions to the Indian Navy.”
Bajaj Allianz Life’s offerings under this partnership include a range of life insurance solutions to meet the varied life goals of the civilians associated with the Indian Navy. Educational seminars and sessions will be conducted to help Indian Navy civilian personnel understand the importance of term insurance and adequate life insurance coverage to secure their life goals. The Company will also introduce unique processes catering specifically to the unique needs of naval civilians.
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The following are the top rated Energy stocks according to Validea's Value Investor model based on the published strategy of Benjamin Graham. This deep value methodology screens for stocks that have low P/B and P/E ratios, along with low debt and solid long-term earnings growth.
TEEKAY TANKERS LTD (TNK) is a small-cap value stock in the Water Transportation industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Benjamin Graham is 86% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Teekay Tankers Ltd. is a Bermuda-based company. The Company is a provider of marine transportation to global oil industries. The Company is engaged in the business of owning and operating crude oil and product tankers. It provides vessel operation services for various vessels under the contracts with the Australian Government. The Company also provide ship-to-ship (STS) support services, along with tanker commercial management, and technical management operations. The Company owns a fleet of approximately 43 double-hull tankers, including 25 Supermax tankers,18 Aframax / long range two (LR2) tankers. The Company also owns a crude carrier (VLCC) through a 50% owned joint venture. The Company owns a ship-to-ship transfer business that performs full-service lightering and lightering support operations in the United States, Gulf, and Caribbean. The Company's subsidiaries are Americas Spirit L.L.C., Axel Spirit L.L.C., Helga Spirit L.L.C., Jiao long Spirit L.L.C., and among others.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of TEEKAY TANKERS LTD
PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) is a mid-cap value stock in the Coal industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Benjamin Graham is 86% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Peabody Energy Corporation is a coal producer, providing essential products for the production of reliable energy and steel. The Company owns interests in coal mining operations located in the United States and Australia, including interests in Middlemount Coal Pty Ltd. It markets and brokers coal from other coal producers, trades coal and freight-related contracts. The Company's segments include Seaborne Thermal Mining, Seaborne Metallurgical Mining, Powder River Basin Mining, Other U.S. Thermal Mining and Corporate and Other. The Seaborne Thermal Mining segment's operations consist of mines in New South Wales, Australia. The mines in that segment utilize both surface and underground extraction processes to mine low-sulfur, high Btu thermal coal. The Seaborne Metallurgical Mining segment's operations consist of mines in Queensland, Australia, one in New South Wales, Australia and one in Alabama, United States. The Company owns the southern portion of the Wards Well tenement.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of PEABODY ENERGY CORP
RPC INC (RES) is a small-cap value stock in the Oil Well Services & Equipment industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Benjamin Graham is 86% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: RPC, Inc. acts as a holding company for several oilfield services companies that include Cudd Energy Services, Cudd Pressure Control, Thru Tubing Solutions and Patterson Services. It provides a range of oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and oil and gas companies, which is engaged in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States, including the Gulf of Mexico, mid-continent, southwest, Appalachian and Rocky Mountain regions, and in selected international markets. Its segments include Technical Services and Support Services. Technical Services segment includes pressure pumping, downhole tools services, coiled tubing, snubbing and other oilfield related services. Support Services segment includes renting tools to its customers for use with onshore and offshore oil and gas well drilling, completion and workover activities. It is also engaged in oilfield cementing services in the Permian and Mid-Continent basins.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of RPC INC
EOG RESOURCES INC (EOG) is a large-cap value stock in the Oil & Gas Operations industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Benjamin Graham is 71% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: EOG Resources, Inc. is a crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company. It explores, develops, produces, and markets crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and natural gas primarily in major producing basins in the United States, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad) and, from time to time, selects other international areas. Its operations are located in the basins of the United States with a focus on crude oil and, to a lesser extent, natural gas plays. It is focused on the Wolfcamp, Bone Spring, and Leonard plays. The South Texas area includes its Eagle Ford play and its Dorado gas play. It holds approximately 535,000 total net acres in the Eagle Ford play and approximately 160,000 net acres in the Dorado gas play. In Trinidad, the Company, through its subsidiaries, including EOG Resources Trinidad Limited, holds interests in the exploration and production licenses covering the South East Coast Consortium (SECC) Block, Pelican and Banyan Fields, and others.
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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://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/lawyers-told-to-apologize-for-blasting-recorded-screams-in-a-philly-neighborhood/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:47Z |
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) Union minister Jitendra Singh has said there is a huge scope for collaboration with Sweden to develop scalable and cost-effective solutions for energy and health challenges.
Addressing the 11th India-Sweden Innovation Day (ISID) on Monday, the minister of state for science and technology said Sweden is a global leader in innovation.
Sweden currently ranks second among 133 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024.
Singh said that India and Sweden can cooperate at various levels, both in government and non-government sectors, to help India achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.
He said there has been a special focus on science, technology, and innovation under the Narendra Modi government.
"India today is in a position to claim to be a frontline nation in different areas. For example, in the space sector, we plan to send a human being next year, the first human mission indigenously developed by India.
"At the same time, next year we hope to send an Indian 6,000 meters deep as part of the Deep-Sea Mission," he said.
Research and innovation have been important aspects of the flourishing India-Sweden partnership. The 11th edition of ISID reflects the ongoing importance and success of this partnership. The minister's presence at the ISID inauguration since 2021 signals India's commitment to its innovation partnership with Sweden.
Several Indian and Swedish government agencies, such as the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), are partnering and jointly funding research initiatives. This includes growing cooperation between leading Swedish universities like Karolinska, KTH, and Chalmers, and top Indian universities, an official statement said.
Singh noted that involving the private sector could further strengthen these partnerships.
Also, several Swedish companies are conducting R&D and innovation in India.
For instance, Alkem Laboratories has partnered with Swedish company Biosergen for clinical trials on fungal diseases. There is also growing cooperation in areas such as vaccines, digital public infrastructure, and defence between the government and private sectors in both countries, the statement said.
Going forward, Singh said, "India is an unmatched source for innovation, R&D and talent, and there is huge scope for bilateral collaboration for scalable, cost-effective development solutions for energy and health challenges." The minister highlighted the use of technology and innovative solutions to scale up development interventions in the country.
He said, "India and Sweden are strengthening their partnership in green technology through initiatives like LeadIT 2.0, focusing on low-carbon industrial transitions, sustainable energy, and smart transport." This collaboration, highlighted at COP28, supports green innovations in sectors such as steel, cement, and aviation, aiming for net-zero emissions.
Singh also announced Sweden's participation in ISRO's Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM).
The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are collaborating on the mission, with the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) providing the Venusian Neutrals Analyzer (VNA), a lightweight and efficient scientific instrument.
India's active participation in several international mega-science projects demonstrates the capabilities of Indian scientists, engineers, and companies, the minister said. PTI GVS KVK KVK | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/huge-scope-for-india-sweden-collaboration-on-energy-health-jitendra-singh-7317602 | 2024-10-15T17:52:47Z |
Allen Contemporary Theatre opened the Christopher Durang play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike last weekend. Directed by Chris Berthelot, the part comedy-part drama centered on a brother and sister who live together in the house they grew up in and the uproar their famous sister brings upon her visit with her boytoy. While family dramas can often reflect our own, Durang gives us a family we’d much rather observe than compare to.
VSMS starts when Vanya’s quiet morning coffee is interrupted by his adopted sister, Sonia, who serves him coffee while expressing her feelings. Their mundane life is disrupted when their celebrity sister, Masha, arrives with her young lover Spike. The sibs’ parents named them each after characters in Chekhov plays thus VSMS included some sly theater humor. The siblings’ dynamics are challenged and changed at a costume party, and futures are predicted by the busybody housecleaner Cassandra.
Ultimately a story about family, Durang wrote about growing older, life decisions and a whole lot of regret in this play and Berthelot and his cast nailed those themes throughout last Saturday’s performance.
Our first glimpses were of Vanya and Sonia. Settled into their routine, the two have also settled into a less than satisfying life. They are content with the lack of goings-on but damn, it’s hella bleak. Their motivations seemed to be just sitting around.
Robert San Juan and Molly Bower cemented these characters with strong conviction. San Juan has a knack for picking characters that suit his stature and voice perfectly and Vanya was no exception. The gay, resigned middle-aged Vanya was a complacent but wise depiction that fit like a pair of baggy pants. San Juan found those nuances and gave the audience a full picture of who Vanya was. There were even echoes of Benny in Vanya, a character San Juan played in Uptown Players’ Silver Foxes.
Although the actor’s performance matched the character’s moments of excitement and passion, San Juan’s signature scene featuring an extended monologue felt somewhat disjointed. Vanya’s message carried a sense of disheartened despair, but its delivery felt protracted and overwritten.
As the adopted sister, Molly Bower also found the essence of Sonia. She was a bit of an Eeyore with some high-strung sensibilities, but Bower effectively conveyed Sonia’s frustration with life and utter loneliness. The surprise of her performance were the cutting bits of humor that resulted in big laughs. When it came time for the party, Sonia decided to embody Dame Maggie Smith in her role in California Suite which was delivered with perfection.
In her portrayal of Masha, Kelly Moore Clarkson embodied the quintessential diva. As the character, Clarkson disrupted the lives of her siblings with whirlwind energy. She masterfully combined a playful campiness with the emotional depth of Masha’s burdened heart as the family’s breadwinner and her struggles with aging. When things didn’t go Masha’s way, Clarkson’s inner brat was brought to life as Masha indulged in grand posturing and extravagant gestures.
A magnetic Maxine Frauenheim delivered a funny performance as the voodoo-loving housecleaner Cassandra. Frauenheim popped in and out of scenes but always served up effective comedic gems of her forecasts or ritual dances. As the younger boytoy, Benjamin McElroy was enjoyable as the often less-clothed Spike. His portrayal gave us the right himbo vibes. As the neighboring young Nina, Caitlyn Cole was every bit mindful and demure. She gave a lovely and earnest portrayal of a woman who was more attracted to her “Uncle Vanya'” intellect and knowledge than to Spike’s aggressive attention as well as his pecs and abs.
Under Berthelot’s direction, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike was well-crafted and engaging. The play’s pacing was excellent as the actors moved the story forward with a natural ease. The tender moments were sweet and the dynamics among the siblings/actors were heartwarming. The play felt reminiscent of episodic tv shows from decades ago with its blended human drama and comedy, which resulted in a satisfying watch.
The show runs through Oct. 20.
–Rich Lopez | https://dallasvoice.com/review-acts-vanya-and-sonia-is-a-loveable-look-at-sibling-rivalry-with-a-touch-of-chekhov/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:49Z |
Eisha Singh and Vivian Dsena, who were seen together in Colors TV’s show ‘Sirf Tum’ are currently locked together in the Bigg Boss 18 house. In the episode of the show tonight, Eisha Singh was seen getting into a verbal spat with Chahat Pandey after the actress refused to move aside even when Eisha asked her to. While both the actresses were seen getting into a war of words, Eisha’s friend Avinash also asked her to ‘calm down’ when she told him to not argue with Arfeen Khan unnecessarily.
The actress was then seen speaking to Vivian Dsena about the same in the garden area. Eisha, poured her heart out and was seen telling Vivian that she is not responsible for Avinash’s actions on the show. The actress stated that Avinash is a friend and not her son and that she has time and again asked him to change his attitude, but he just does not seem to listen. She further spoke about her spat with Chahat, post which, Vivian asked her to ignore the actress. Still speaking about the same, Eisha broke down in tears on how Chahat mocked her when Avinash refused to listen to her.
While Rajat Dalal and Nyrra Banerji rushed to speak to the actress, Vivian headed straight to the kitchen area to fetch a glass of water for the actress. He gave her water and was then seen consoling her.
For the uninformed, Eisha and Vivian have essayed the titular characters in Colors TV’s ‘Sirf Tum’ and were also seen promoting the show on one of the weekend ka vaars with host Salman Khan. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bigg-boss-18-eisha-singh-breaks-down-after-spat-with-chahat-pandey-avinash-mishra-sirf-tum-costar-vivian-dsena-pacifies-her | 2024-10-15T17:52:49Z |
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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Kellman reported from London. Associated Press writer Ali Swenson contributed to this report from New York.
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Gold, savings bonds or treasury bonds: Where to invest?
When people have money, they look for ways to make safe investments. In addition to profits, a secured investment is the most important factor for people. And this issue has become even more prominent in recent times.
But where will you get the most profits, as well as safety assurance for your money? Is it gold, savings or treasury bonds that will give you more for your buck?
Watch today's Star Explains to know more about this. | https://www.thedailystar.net/star-multimedia/news-multimedia/news/gold-savings-bonds-or-treasury-bonds-where-invest-3728341 | 2024-10-15T17:52:48Z |
South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA next
AP Basketball Writer
South Carolina is starting the season where it finished off last year — ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll.
The Gamecocks received 27 of the 30 first-place votes in the preseason rankings from a national media panel Tuesday. South Carolina returns four starters from the national championship team that went undefeated last year, capping off the historic season over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the title game.
UConn is No. 2, USC is No. 3 and Texas and UCLA round out the top five.
South Carolina has been No. 1 in the preseason poll four of the past five years. Last season, they started sixth in the preseason before moving up to No. 1 for the remainder of the year.
“We knew we’d have a target on our backs this season as the reigning champions and this preseason ranking just confirms that,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley told the AP. “We appreciate the recognition, but I know our coaching staff and our team are more focused on what we see in the gym every day. And that’s every player working extremely hard to get better individually and as a team.”
UConn received two first-place votes. The Huskies have been ranked in the top 10 in the preseason poll for 30 straight years now. Geno Auriemma’s team went through major injury issues last year but the Huskies look to be healthy for the most part to start this season.
Third-ranked USC is led by phenomenal sophomore guard JuJu Watkins and the team added two talented transfers in Kiki Iriafen and Talia von Oelhoffen. The Trojans, who received the other first place vote, have their highest ranking in the preseason since the 1982 and 1983 squads were No. 1 in the opening poll both years.
Texas welcomes back Rori Harmon, who was sidelined for most of last season with an ACL injury. She and Madison Booker give the Longhorns a solid 1-2 punch on offense. UCLA added its own solid group of transfers to a strong team with Charlisse Leger-Walker and Timea Gardiner joining Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice.
Notre Dame, LSU, Iowa State, North Carolina State and Oklahoma rounded out the first 10 teams in the poll. It’s the second time in three seasons that the Cyclones have started this high in the preseason poll. The Sooners haven’t been ranked this high in the inaugural poll of the season since 2010 when they were also 10th.
Welcome back
No. 24 Alabama is making its first appearance in the rankings since the final poll of 1999. The Crimson Tide haven’t been in the preseason poll since 1998 (No. 9). The team has appeared in consecutive NCAA tournaments behind stars Sarah Ashlee Barker and Aaliyah Nye.
“We’re very thankful for the mention, but want to take care of each day,” Alabama coach Kristy Curry said. “We are excited this season about the group and the way we finished last season.”
End of an era
Stanford is unranked in the preseason for the first time since 1999. Hall of Fame Cardinal coach Tara VanDerveer retired in April and was replaced by longtime assistant Kate Paye. It had been the second-longest active preseason streak behind only UConn.
Conference supremacy
New conference additions Texas and Oklahoma give the SEC seven teams in the Top 25. Joining them are South Carolina, LSU, No. 20 Ole Miss, No. 22 Kentucky and Alabama. The ACC and Big Ten each have six ranked teams while the Big 12 has four. UConn and Creighton give the Big East two teams.
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Veritas Announces FY25 Partner Awards Winners for the Middle East and Emerging Markets Region at GITEX Global
Date
10/15/2024 9:41:42 AM
(MENAFN- Alto ) Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 15 October 2024 – Veritas Technologies, the leader in secure multi-cloud data management, today revealed the winners of its FY25 Partner Awards for the Middle East and Emerging Markets Region. The awards honour top channel partners across the region for their contributions to the Veritas business as demonstrated by overall performance in cloud, strategic growth, excellence in technical innovation, and strategic implementation of Veritas solutions.
Yudum Yonak, Channel Director of International Emerging Region at Veritas, said: “Today, we celebrate the outstanding contributions of our top performing partners in the Middle East and Emerging Markets region. Our partners play a critical role in leveraging our cloud-native cyber resilience solutions to help organisations address a new era of data challenges and ensure compliance in the face of ever-growing cyber-attacks and security risks. The awards are testimony of our partners’ core competencies in delivering strategic, AI driven, data management and protection solutions for our joint customers, empowering them to confidently navigate the next frontier in data security.”
Among the award winners were (see below for full list):
• Partner of the Year (UAE) – MDS
“We are excited to see the significant expansion in our business across the region. Veritas’ ability to drive continued product innovation, customer satisfaction and value across data protection, application resilience and data resilience offerings has driven our mutual success.” – Ali Awada, Group Managing Partner at MDS
• Distributor of the Year (UAE, Levant & Africa) – Mindware
“We are very pleased to receive this award from Veritas Technologies. This is the result of successful collaboration between Veritas and Mindware to expand and deepen our footprint in the region. Today, every business faces the risk of cybersecurity or ransomware attacks and needs to be fully prepared. We are committed to work with Veritas to provide industry leading and innovative data security solutions to ensure maximum data resilience and business continuity for our customers.” – Nicholas Argyrides, Vice President Gulf at Mindware
• Cloud Excellence Partner of the Year (UAE) – Condo Protego
“Veritas has always been a reliable and innovative partner to work with and this is why we are on a strategic journey with them to position ourselves for the future. Data security is becoming increasingly complex and organisations are under mounting pressure to ensure data is always available among competing business needs. Veritas’ product vision and breadth of their cloud-native data resilience solutions provide customers with the tools to drive business, security and compliance needs in today’s complex cyber landscape.” – Praj Calthorpe, COO at Condo Protego
• Partner of the Year (Qatar) – Mannai Corporation QPSC
“For over a decade plus, Veritas has been more than a partner to us providing innovation with trust, and excellence. This award is a testament to the power of collaboration and shared vision. We extend our deepest gratitude to Veritas team for their unwavering support, cutting-edge solutions, and the continued confidence they've placed in Mannai. Together, we’ve empowered many organisations in Qatar to safeguard their most valuable asset—data. As we celebrate this achievement, we look forward to many more years of success, innovation, and growth together. Here’s to the future and the incredible impact we will continue to make, side by side.” – Juan Leon, President, Mannai ICT Corporation
• Partner of the Year (India West) – VDA Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd
“We have a long association with Veritas, and are excited to witness major growth especially in Banking and Finance Sector due to our focus on Cyber Resiliency, with Veritas adding significant value with its future ready robust data protection solutions. We are committed to further boost our relationship in coming years by spreading horizontally in other verticals as well with hybrid and secure multicloud data management and protection solutions.” – Vikas Save, Director of VDA Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd
• Cloud Excellence Partner of the Year (India) – 3R Infotech Pvt. Ltd
“On behalf of the entire 3R Infotech team, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for recognising us as Veritas' Cloud Partner of the Year. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our successful partnership and shared commitment to delivering innovative cloud solutions. Veritas has always been a reliable and innovative partner to work with. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and remain dedicated to further strengthening our collaboration with Veritas. Together, we will continue to drive excellence in providing cutting-edge cloud services and ensuring mutual growth.” – Rohit Singh, CEO of 3R Infotech Pvt. Ltd
Veritas has partnerships with more than 20,000 companies worldwide. Learn more about the Veritas partner ecosystem or find an authorised Veritas partner by region.
Join Veritas at GITEX global between 15th-18th October 2024, to learn more about how organisations can ensure their data is protected, compliant, and recoverable when it matters most. Customers can find Veritas at Stand # CC2-1, Concourse II Dubai World Trade Center.
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NOTES:
The full list of the Veritas FY25 Partner Awards winners includes:
• Distributor of the Year (India) – Tech Data Advanced Solutions
• Distributor of the Year (Saudi Arabia) – Mindware KSA
• Distributor of the Year (Pakistan) – Awan
• Distributor of the Year (Indian Ocean and East Africa) – Elytis
• Distributor of the Year (Egypt) – Redington
• Distributor of the Year (UAE) – Mindware UAE
• Distributor of the Year (Levant & Africa) – Mindware Levant
• Distributor of the Year (RoG) – Ingram Micro
• Distributor of the Year (Levant) – Ingram Micro, Levant
• Cloud Excellence Partner of the Year (India) –3R Infotech Pvt. Ltd
• Cloud Excellence Partner of the Year (Qatar) – Ooredoo
• Cloud Excellence Partner of the Year (UAE) – Condo Protego
• Technical Excellence Partner of the Year (UAE) – ITS Agility
• Technical Excellence Partner of the Year (Saudi) – ITS Agility
• Technical Excellence Partner of the Year (RoG) – ITS Agility
• Technical Excellence Partner of the Year (Sri Lanka) – MillenniumIT ESP
• Technical Excellence Partner of the Year (Saudi Arabia) – SBM Platinum
• Partner of the Year (India West) – VDA Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd
• Partner of the Year (India South) – Infoavana Technologies
• Partner of the Year (UAE) – MDS Dubai
• Partner of the Year (Oman) – Bahwan IT
• Partner of the Year (Jordan) – Protech
• Partner of the Year (Qatar) – Mannai Corporation QPSC
• Partner of the Year (Kuwait) – Futuretec
• Partner of the Year (Bahrain) – ITS Bahrain
• Partner of the Year (Pakistan) – Innovative
• Outstanding Collaboration Partner (Saudi Arabia) – MIS
• Outstanding Collaboration Partner (UAE) – Alpha Data
• Outstanding Collaboration Partner (UAE) – Royal Technology Solutions
• Outstanding Collaboration Partner (Jordan) – STS Jordan
• Outstanding Collaboration Partner (Egypt) – Share Technologies
• Outstanding Collaboration Partner (Qatar) – Qatar Datamation Systems
• Outstanding Collaboration Partner (Qatar) – ICT
• Outstanding Collaboration Partner (Kuwait) – GBM
• Net New Logo Partner of the Year (Saudi Arabia) – Dimension Data
• Net New Logo Partner of the Year (Kuwait) – ZAK Solutions
• Commercial Partner of the Year (Saudi Arabia) – ISIT
• Strategic Partner of the Year (Saudi Arabia) – Al Nafitha
• Business Sustainability Partner Award (Egypt) – ICT Misr
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Jerry Jones celebrated his 82nd birthday on Sunday by watching his Dallas Cowboys get dismantled by the Detroit Lions 47-9. Two days later, he directed his frustrations towards a pair of hosts on the team's flagship radio station.
Following an offseason that saw the Cowboys spend little on free agents and save big money spending on their own star players —CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott — Jones did not take fondly to being asked why he wasn't more active on improving the roster.
Jones' annoyance with the line of questioning had him appearing to threaten the jobs of 105.3 FM's Shan Shariff, R.J. Choppy and Bobby Belt.
This is not your job. Your job isn't to let me go over all the reasons that I did something and I'm sorry that I did it," Jones said. That's not your job. I'll get somebody else to ask these questions. I'm not kidding. You're not going to figure out what the team is doing right or wrong. If you are, or any five or 10 like you, you need to come to this [NFL owner's] meeting I'm going to today with 32 teams here, you're geniuses.
"Ya'll really think you're gonna sit here with a microphone and tell me all of the things that I've done wrong without going all over the rights? Listen, we both know we're talking to a lot of great fans and a lot of great listeners. And I'm very sorry for what happened out there Sunday. I'm sick about what happened Sunday.
"One of the stupidest things I've ever done, that anybody had ever analyzed is buy the Cowboys. It was an idiot that did that. So idiot things can turn into good decisions. Smart things can turn into bad decisions. The facts are that when you make one, you don't really know if it's going to be good or not at the time. You want some conversation this morning, you're getting it."
The Cowboys have their bye in Week 7 before returning to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night in Week 8. There was already going to be a heavy discussion about the construction of Dallas' roster considering their mediocre start and that the NFL's highest-paid quarterback is tied for second in interceptions (6), has an 85.4% passer rating and has been sacked the fifth-most times (16) — not to mention they've lost four consecutive games at AT&T Stadium.
And now the Cowboys will gobble up headlines during an off week — which makes you think Jones knew what he was doing here. He's always been a salesman.
Jones said after Sunday's loss he was happy the bye week was coming as it will give them time to fix the numerous areas that need improvement. Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence will likely remain out through the bye, further hobbling a 25th-ranked defense that has given up the sixth-most rushing yards and allowed the third-most points through six weeks.
As for change? That's not coming for any part of the Cowboys' roster. Head coach Mike McCarthy's job is safe as Jones reiterated Tuesday by saying in-season coaching changes are "usually ineffective. They just aren't good."
On the field, Jones trusts in his players — his "outstanding personnel" as he put it — to turn around an uninspired start to the season.
"Well, first of all, where you going to go to get any players? Seriously? Where are you going to go to get any players for next week against San Francisco?" Jones said. "Now, No. 1, I've seen these players. I've seen every single one of them execute like you want the plays to be executed and do their job within the role. That didn't happen the other day, and we paid the consequences for it. But I've seen the players do it." | https://www.wmmo.com/news/national/jerry-jones-objects/3XSYJLAHP76APG3MMXDXOVXLMM/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:50Z |
There is now just one week left to register as one of thousands of delegates attending the UK's leading event for green business leaders at London's Business Design Centre
The Net Zero Festival 2024 is now almost upon us, with just one week left to register your attendance for what promises to be the UK's top green business event of the year.
Taking place over two days from 22-23 October next week, the Net Zero Festival 2024 will once again welcome thousands of attendees to London's Business Design Centre in Islington to grapple with the mission-critical challenge of accelerating the transition to a net zero, nature-positive economy.
For a chance to be one of them, there is now just one week left for delegates to register for the Festival, which will bring together over 3,000 industry executives, clean tech suppliers, sustainable investors, environmental advocates, and politicians to cooperatively explore ways to drive decarbonisation and nature recovery.
Now in its fifth year, the Net Zero Festival remains free to attend and will feature over 100 expert speakers, scores of exhibitors, and a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, case studies, and workshops across four stages: Inspiration, Action, Engage, and Showcase.
Acting chief executive of the UK's Climate Change Committee, James Richardson, is set to provide the keynote opening speech, while delegates will also hear from keynote speakers including Ecotricity founder and green entrepreneur Dale Vince, and a closing keynote from TV presenter, author and explorer Simon Reeve on the Inspiration stage.
Plus, a new BusinessGreen Intelligence stage for our members will provide an exclusive set of deep-dive sessions, offering detailed insights into how to develop a best-in-class net zero strategy.
As well as numerous networking opportunities, case studies and entertainment, there will also be the opportunity for delegates to acquire CPD points.
Don't miss out: To register for your place at this event, please click here.
For any assistance with registering, please contact Sabrina Rodrigues. | https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4369961/net-zero-festival-last-chance-register-attend | 2024-10-15T17:52:51Z |
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://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/russian-olympic-committee-president-to-step-down-neutral-athletes-competed-at-paris-games/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:53Z |
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The India-Canada diplomatic row over the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar escalated further on Tuesday with Ottawa hinting at possible sanctions against India in view of certain findings in the case and New Delhi forcefully trashing the allegations including those levelled by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The Canadian authorities also accused Indian agents of involvement in "homicides, extortion and violent acts" targeting pro-Khalistan supporters and even attempted to link the Bishnoi gang to unspecified criminal activities on Canadian soil.
As the ties between the two countries hit rock bottom, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly did not rule out imposing sanctions against India saying "everything is on the table".
On its part, India strongly rejected attempts by Canadian authorities to link Indian agents with criminal gangs in Canada with official sources even saying that Ottawa's assertion that it shared evidence with New Delhi in the Nijjar case was simply not true.
The sources also rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations that India was engaging in activities including carrying out covert operations targeting Canadian nationals in his country.
At a press conference, Trudeau, pointing fingers at India on the Nijjar case, said Canada will never tolerate the involvement of a foreign government in threatening and killing Canadian citizens on Canadian soil.
On Monday, India expelled six Canadian diplomats and announced withdrawing its high commissioner from Canada after dismissing Ottawa's allegations linking the envoy to a probe into the killing of Nijjar.
Joly, replying to a question at Trudeau's media briefing, did not rule out further action against India.
"So today was a really important step. When you look at what is available in our toolbox, expelling diplomats is one of the highest and toughest measures a country can take under the Vienna convention...Everything is on the table," she said.
In a related development, Prime Minister Trudeau spoke to his British counterpart Keir Starmer and discussed "developments" related to what Ottawa described as "targeted campaign against Canadian citizens by agents linked to the government of India".
A British readout said the two prime ministers discussed recent developments regarding allegations under investigation in Canada and both agreed on the importance of the rule of law.
"They agreed to remain in close contact pending the conclusions of the investigation," it said.
The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Trudeau's allegations in September last year of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar. New Delhi rejected Trudeau's charges as "absurd".
In his comments at the media briefing on Monday, Trudeau, referring to findings by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), claimed that it has "clear and compelling evidence that agents of the government of India have engaged in, and continue to engage in, activities that pose a significant threat to public safety".
"This includes clandestine information gathering techniques, coercive behaviour targeting South Asian Canadians, and involvement in over a dozen threatening and violent acts, including murder. This is unacceptable," he alleged.
The Canadian prime minister said his government's attempts to work with India did not yield any result.
"That is why, this weekend, Canadian officials took an extraordinary step. They met with Indian officials to share RCMP evidence, which concluded six agents of the government of India are persons of interest in criminal activities," he said.
"And despite repeated requests to the Government of India, they have decided not to co-operate. Given that the Government of India still refuses to cooperate, my colleague, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melanie Joly, had only one choice," Trudeau said.
"Today (Monday), she issued a deportation notice for these six individuals. They must leave Canada. They will no longer be able to act as diplomats in Canada, nor to re-enter Canada, for whatever reason," he said.
An Indian government source said: "Canadian PM Trudeau's press conference yesterday was the same old Trudeau saying the same old things for the same old reasons." Separately, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police alleged that Indian agents are using criminals to "target" the South Asian community, specifically pro-Khalistan elements in Canada.
In this context, it also referred to the Bishnoi gang.
The Indian government sources said the assertions by Canadian officials that Canada presented credible evidence to India in the Nijjar case is simply not true.
"The central assertion from all Canadian officials is that credible evidence has been presented to India. This was also repeated by their Charge d'Affaires Stewart Wheelers to the press. This is simply not true," the source said.
"From the very beginning, the Canadian approach has been to make vague accusations and put the burden of denial on India," it added.
The sources also rejected attempts by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to link Indian agents to the Bishnoi gang.
At the RCMP press briefing, assertions were made about connections of certain individuals to India. In no case were any specifics provided, the sources said.
There was also talk about holding people accountable. But it was never made clear who and for what, they said.
The sources also slammed Canada for targeting the Indian high commissioner to Ottawa.
It is absurd that after intensively engaging the high commissioner over the last year, the Canadian government now chooses to target him, they said.
Meanwhile, Canada's Minister for International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng assured the Canadian business community that Ottawa remains fully committed to supporting well-established commercial ties between Canada and India.
"Canada is a country founded on the rule of law, and protecting our citizens is our top priority. In light of the statement by the RCMP today, we are taking further necessary steps to ensure the safety of Canadians," she said "I understand the effects today's events may have on Canadians doing business or investing in India, and the uncertainty that some may be feeling at this time," she said.
"I want to reassure our business community that our government remains fully committed to supporting the well-established commercial ties between Canada and India," Mary added. PTI MPB KVK KVK | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/india-canada-ties-plunge-to-new-low-new-delhi-strongly-rejects-ottawas-fresh-charges-7317677 | 2024-10-15T17:52:53Z |
Asha Negi, who is back on screen with Jio Cinema’s ‘Honeymoon Photographer’ has got her ardent fans hooked on to the show. While the viewers of the show have heaped praises on the actress for her acting chops in the show, it was the actress’ recent media interaction that made us aware of something she called a ‘middle class habit.’
In a recent interaction with India Today, Asha Negi was quizzed about having a middle class habit if any. The actress, opened up on the same and went ahead to state that she has a lot of them even today. Asha states that even today, she does not prefer renting apartments on the higher end. The actress says, “So many. I still don’t want to pay a higher rent. Like I don’t want to shift to a place that has rent more than a lakh or something. That is a middle class mentality. Bahut hai, Bahut sari hai aise toh.”
When asked did she consider buying a house for herself in Mumbai, the Pavitra Rishta fame said, “Yaar I am an idiot na. (Giggles) You know, I would have jab television kar rahi thi na tab. Now the thing is, I want to be selective, I want to be very conscious about the projects that I am doing. Toh ya toh paisa kama lo, ya ache projects kar lo. Toh television ke time par bana liya hota toh hogaya hota, abhi thoda mushkil horaha hai.”
For the uninformed, Asha made her television debut in the year 2010 with ‘Sapno se bhare Naina.’ She however gained popularity with her stint in Pavitra Rishta. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/dont-want-to-shift-to-place-that-has-rent-more-than-1-lakh-asha-negi-calls-this-her-middle-class-habit | 2024-10-15T17:52:55Z |
Supreme Court tosses out decision letting 18-year-olds carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania
Associated Press
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://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/supreme-court-tosses-out-decision-letting-18-year-olds-carry-guns-during-emergencies-in-pennsylvania/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:55Z |
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.
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In one of the year’s second-best triumphs for indie genre cinema after NEON’s Longlegs, Cineverse’s under $5M investment, Terrifier 3, is screaming to an estimated $18.3M+ 3-day after an $8.2M Friday, $5.9M Saturday and $4.2M Sunday. That Sunday hold -30% is on account of the Indigenous Peoples holiday. The threequel received a B CinemaScore, which is high praise from the moviegoer pollster as it doesn’t hand out a lot of As to horror titles.
The jaw dropping awe is how this movie, which was largely marketed to Cineverse’s sole Bloody Disgusting fanbase and 80M streaming subscribers across 30 channels for under $1M, broke out to bigger numbers. Unlike some of the other wide entries this weekend, iSpot doesn’t show any national spots for Terrifier 3.
Read more at Deadline. | https://www.georgiaentertainment.com/2024/10/weekend-box-office-results-clown-vs-clown-terrifier-3-shows-teeth-with-18m-as-joker-2-posts-record-drop-for-dc-character-pic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekend-box-office-results-clown-vs-clown-terrifier-3-shows-teeth-with-18m-as-joker-2-posts-record-drop-for-dc-character-pic | 2024-10-15T17:52:56Z |
“Transphobia is child abuse,” Alex Roque, who runs the Ali Forney Center for homeless LGBTQ youth in New York City, asserted on a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) webinar last fall.
In less than three minutes, he cast a vision for completely transforming child protective systems nationwide. Family rejection of a child’s gender identity cannot be dismissed as a personal view, he argued. Non-affirmation must be treated as abuse. “If they were denying them food or denying them access to school or denying other things, there would be headlines,” Roque continued. “There would be prosecution.”
Among gender activists the Biden-Harris administration has enlisted to shape its policies, Roque’s definition of abuse is not fringe, and his vision for reshaping the system is not hypothetical.
While crafting its foster care rule finalized in April, HHS officials took inspiration from social workers in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, who spent years pioneering a program that strong-arms parents into affirming whatever confused beliefs children express about their gender. Parents who decline risk losing a voice in their child’s life.
The program developed in Cuyahoga County using federal grant funds provided the HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) with an ideal model for infusing gender ideology into foster care and social services, the Daily Caller News Foundation discovered in reviewing hundreds of documents and emails obtained via public record requests.
The Biden-Harris administration’s new federal rule directs states to ensure foster children who identify as LGBTQ are placed in affirming homes. These “designated placements” must commit to creating an environment that supports a child’s “status or identity,” including through access to age-appropriate “resources, services, and activities.” To gender activists consulted by the Biden administration, being “affirming” means assuming the child knows best about his or her identity — even if what he or she claims to want is life-altering medical procedures like hormone blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgeries to appear more like the opposite sex.
To Cuyahoga County child protective services, being affirming often means providing kids access to items like chest binders or prosthetic packers that mimic a penis, according to an information sheet for caregivers on the Cuyahoga County Division of Children & Family Services (DCFS) website.
Frequent communications with federal officials indicate Cuyahoga County played a prominent role in shaping the rule, which was just one part of a broader effort to support LGBTQ youth the agency undertook at the direction of President Joe Biden. But voices of county social workers weren’t the only ones the agency heard.
ACF senior advisor for LGBTQI Initiatives Julie Kruse, who celebrated the Cuyahoga County team as “trailblazers,” reached out to dozens of other activists to weigh in on the agency’s efforts, emails obtained by the DCNF show.
When the rule was announced in September 2023, it quickly faced resistance. A coalition of 19 Republican states slammed the proposed rule, arguing it would infringe on religious liberty and free speech protections. Religious groups warned it would restrict faith-based providers.
Those concerns were well-founded: In states like Washington and Vermont, Christian couples have lost their foster care licenses due to similar state regulations. But as the activists consulted in the development of the federal rule show, these objections only scratch the surface of problems with the rule.
Parents in a handful of states have already sounded the alarm, claiming local authorities deemed them unfit guardians for refusing to allow their children to undergo a gender transition. In light of federally funded programs, like the one operating in Cuyahoga County, stories like these sound more like harbingers of an organized effort to undermine the family than one-off incidents.
Vernadette Broyles, president and general counsel of the Child and Parental Rights Campaign, told the DCNF there has absolutely been “an uptick in families that are having their custody of their child taken away, investigated or disrupted” because they believe in “biological reality.”
“The underlying premise of the rule is that it is mistreatment and abuse if you do not affirm a child’s self-selected identity,” Rachel N. Morrison, director of the HHS Accountability Project at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, told the DCNF. “This premise is dangerous and could extend outside the foster care context to adoption, custody disputes, and schools.”
‘Conceptual Flaws’
At the tail end of the Obama administration, a group of researchers at the University of Maryland received a five-year, $10 million federal grant to establish a center aimed at supporting LGBTQ children in foster care. The idea was to work with child welfare agencies in multiple locations to develop “interventions” that ensured “affirming” placements for LGBTQ youth.
The group established through the grant, cumbersomely known as the National Quality Improvement Center on Tailored Services, Placement Stability and Permanency for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Two-Spirit Children and Youth in Foster Care (QIC-LGBTQ2S), selected four implementation sites: Allegheny County in Pennsylvania, Cuyahoga County in Ohio, the state of Michigan and Prince George’s County in Maryland.
The Cuyahoga County site became particularly important, as federal officials drafting the rule later looked to it as model for infusing gender ideology into foster care and social services.
As Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services special project coordinator Jennifer Croessmann explained in a podcast interview quoted by the county, the aim was to “develop practices that inform everyone that understanding a youth’s SOGIE (and we all have one) is critical to determining their safety, stability, and service needs.” SOGIE is an acronym for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression used frequently throughout the program’s materials.
When the four-year grant project concluded in 2022, the agency boasted that their program had “provided a blueprint for Health and Human Services divisions throughout the nation to follow.”
The county’s “AFFIRM.ME” model included four interventions: the first identifies LGBTQ youth, the second convinces parents to affirm their children, the third helps LGBTQ kids locate affirming adults in their circles and the fourth trains prospective foster parents to become affirming. Though the grant has now ended, a county spokesperson confirmed elements of the program, including the Safe Identification and Youth Acceptance Project, are still used.
“Programs like Affirm Me take for granted that affirmation is consistent with promoting the health and general welfare of a child, and conversely, that non-affirmation is akin to a form of emotional or psychological abuse,” Manhattan Institute Policy Analyst Joseph Figliolia told the DCNF.
These kinds of programs “are used to try and establish the intellectual architecture needed to advance policies that promote affirmation as the default intervention for gender dysphoria by linking it with the mental and emotional welfare of children,” Figliolia said.
Yet, many studies cited in the federal foster care rule “rely on self-report surveys that cannot determine causality and often have other methodological or conceptual flaws,” Figliolia added.
Identification
The first intervention is the “Safe Identification Initiative,” which is designed to identify LGBTQ youth.
All youth over 13 years of age — along with some as young as three — are to participate in a SOGIE conversation with their caseworker. The disclosure form walks the child through a series of leading questions about pronouns, feelings of gender and expressions of gender.
“Do you have crushes on boys, girls or other kinds of people?” one question asks.
Another asks children to tell their social worker whether they “feel more like a boy or more like a girl, some other gender or maybe somewhere in between?”
“The original goal was to serve LGBTQ+ youth, ages 12–21 in agency care, but the age range was later changed to 5–21 years old to account for younger children disclosing diverse gender identity or expression and to include youth involved with DCFS, not just those in the care of DCFS,” the county’s AFFIRM.ME guide states.
Acceptance
Once LGBT youth are identified, the Youth Acceptance Project (YAP) can be implemented to persuade hesitant parents to affirm their child’s gender dysphoria.
In an overview of YAP, the program’s creator, the California-based nonprofit Family Builders, touts the “success” story of a family who became involved with the system because they “struggled to accept their child as a transgender girl.”
“After several months of work, there were significant improvements,” the document states. “The father consented to gender affirming medical care for Salima. The father gave Salima a purse for her birthday. And the father once helped Salima put on a wig.”
The program is designed to help parents and caregivers of children already in the welfare system, or “at risk” of entering, become affirming, according to the AFFIRM.ME guide. The program also pushes families to “reconcile” their values, including their faith, to accept their child’s identity.
Many caregivers are referred to the program because they are “not allowing their youth to express themselves fully in public (hairstyles, clothing, hygiene/ beauty products)” or resist using preferred pronouns and names, according to the Family Builders overview.
YAP is currently being implemented in California, New York, Pennsylvania and Missouri, along with Ohio, according to the SOGIE Center. Of the 34 Cuyahoga County families who started the program between 2018 and 2021, seven cases were successfully “closed” when parents stopped opposing their child’s gender-bending desires, according to SOGIE Center data.
“I mean, they don’t say anything to my face anymore about it and they stopped being super religious around me because they used to,” said one young person who was part of the program in Spring 2021, according to the data sheet. “I don’t know what was their problem, but they used to try to push a lot of weird religion stuff on me.”
Another adolescent reported having a “very conservative” family approve of transitioning after going through YAP. “So I could start testosterone and things of that sort soon,” the youth said. “And [mom is] helping me with the name change.”
The Ohio-based nonprofit Kinnect, which received a contract from the state worth nearly $24 million, helped implement YAP in Cuyahoga County while the program was ongoing.
“During the Affirm Me program, YAP was used as a prevention tool for young people who were at risk of leaving their caregiver’s home because of rejection,” Kinnect explains. When the grant ended, Frontline Services, a nonprofit that contracts with Cuyahoga County to provide homeless and trauma support services, “embedded the program as part of their existing work with the support and partnership of Family Builders,” according to Kinnect.
Kinnect did not respond to the DCNF’s request for comment.
A Cuyahoga County spokesperson told the DCNF the program works with LGBTQ youth or families who have an open case with DCFS and desire additional support.
“As with other supportive services offered by DCFS, this service is available to youth in county custody and those who remain in their homes in order to prevent them from coming into custody,” Cuyahoga County HHS deputy communications director Deonna Kirkpatrick told the DCNF.
Family Finding
A third intervention helps foster children find adults who will affirm their identity and potentially become their legal caretaker, in some cases instead of their parents.
Chosen Affirming Family Finding (CAFF) model, developed by Kinnect, helps LGBTQ youth “locate” affirming family members from existing connections, who can include “family, chosen family, or other important people that the young person has a relationship or contact with.” The ultimate goal is building “committed, life-long, and positive connections,” even if this is with “chosen family” and not blood relatives.
“These connections lead to a robust network of affirming individuals who provide emotional and potentially legal permanency for LGBTQ+ young people,” the practice manual explains.
During a first meeting, social workers ask questions, including who a young person “feel is their family,” would like to have in their lives and are “current safe and affirming connections.”
A report on the use of CAAF in Cuyahoga County from 2019-2021 states that 12 youth completed the program, having an average of five identified connections joining their “network of support.”
When the Affirm Me program ended in 2021, two other Ohio foster youth programs, Kinnect to Family and Youth-Centered Permanency Roundtables, have since integrated CAFF into their programs “as a cultural adaptation to their work,” according to Kinnect’s website.
Preparing Foster Parents
The fourth program, called “AFFIRM Caregiver,” is designed to increase the number of homes available to LGBTQ youth already in the system by preparing foster parents to support kids in their care who desire to live as another gender, even if that means providing access to irreversible medical procedures.
“The AFFIRM Caregiver model recognizes that pervasive exposure to homo/bi/transphobic attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors at multiple levels in society impacts the way caregivers may view and understand their child’s LGBTQ+ identity,” the Cuyahoga County guide states. “Through a variety of didactic and interactive activities delivered over seven sessions, the AFFIRM Caregiver model helps caregivers adopt an affirming approach toward their youth’s identity as a critical step toward creating safe and healthy environments for their LGBTQ+ youth.”
A pre-test given to caregivers prior to the training asks them to rate their ability in areas like creating a “safe space” for LGBTQ youth or making “affirmative statements,” according to material obtained by the DCNF.
Another form later asks caregivers how strongly they would support behaviors associated with different gender identities.
“I would take my child to a medical facility for hormone treatment that would help them look like a different gender if that’s what they wanted,” one statement reads.
Parents are also asked if they “display pro-LGBTQ+ symbols” in their home or would allow their child to bring a “same-gender significant other to family events and celebrations.”
‘Promising Model For Replication’
As the HHS developed its rule, grant-funded researchers who established the QIC-LGBTQ2S center helped connect federal officials with the team operating in Cuyahoga County. Angela Weeks, project director for the center, made the introduction in May 2023.
Weeks told the county team that HHS senior advisor Julie Kruse had closely followed the work and was “really impressed with all that you did at Cuyahoga County,” according to an email obtained by the DCNF.
“She would like to bring in ACF leadership to hear from you, including Assistant Secretary January Contreras,” Weeks said.
Kruse quickly followed up on Weeks’ introduction by heaping praise on the Cuyahoga County group, calling them “trailblazers” and letting them know their work was “very appreciated at ACF.”
The email exchange led to a June 9 call with Kruse and an invitation to present to Contreras in July.
Emails indicate the Cuyahoga County team understood their conversation with HHS leadership to be part of fulfilling a direct charge to the agency from Biden, who announced in a 2023 pride month statement that the HHS would advance rulemaking designed to “protect LGBTQI+ youth in foster care” by requiring state agencies to provide affirming placements.
In preparation for the July call, the Cuyahoga County team put together a presentation agenda to explain why their program was “a promising model for replication.” One staff member shared “real life experiences” from implementing the interventions, according to an agenda obtained by the DCNF.
The team was thrilled to speak to the administration.
“You’re obviously a group of rock stars!” Karen Anderson, deputy director of resources and placement at the DCFS, wrote in a July 7 email to Kruse. “This is life saving work and we are grateful that this administration is so thoughtfully considering how to imbed it inpolicy [sic]”
Kinnect included the meeting in its August 2023 newsletter, sharing that the organization was invited to participate in a meeting about affirming LGBTQ youth with federal officials at the HHS.
The feeling was mutual. Catherine Heath at the ACF’s Children’s Bureau emailed the county group who participated in the July call to thank them for a “great virtual site visit.” She also noted a previous visit she made to Cuyahoga County had been important.
“We put many aspects of your work into the latest Program Instructions issued to states,” Heath said.
The July meeting wasn’t the last time the Cuyahoga County team interfaced with federal officials.
Members of the team also agreed to participate in an interview with Mathematica, a research and data analytics consultancy firm contracted by the ACF to visit child welfare agencies to learn about data practices “that could potentially help develop nationwide requirements for SOGIE data collection,” per an email obtained by the DCNF.
In September 2023, Kruse emailed multiple individuals from DCFS and Kinnect to invite their comments on the proposed rule and help them “identify LGBTQI+ foster and adoptive parents” who could talk to top officials.
Family Builders, which developed YAP, submitted public comments on the proposed foster care regulation in November 2023, telling the agency that offering religious exemptions would provide a “license to discriminate and to do harm.”
“Any provider that is unwilling to provide safe and proper care for youth who are LGBTQI+ are unable to provide safe and proper care to any youth,” they advised. “We recommend all placement providers and child welfare agencies be held to a standard of care where they are prohibited from discrimination based on all protected classes, including sexual orientation, sex, and gender.”
Kinnect also submitted a public comment in support of the proposed rule.
The HHS modified the final rule’s wording in response to some concerns raised by faith-based groups, calling providers for children who identify as LGBTQ “designated placements” rather than “safe and appropriate.” It also noted the rule does not require religious foster parents to become designated placements.
The final rule must be implemented by October 2026, according to the federal register.
ACF spokesperson Pat Fisher told the DCNF the administration considered each of the nearly 14,000 comments it received while developing its final rule. He said the ACF “believes that all children deserve to grow up in a safe home.”
“For most children, that is with their parents, which is why ACF has invested substantially in funding supports and services to parents in order to maintain family unity and prevent entry into foster care,” he said. “For all youth that do enter the foster care system, including those who are LGBTQI+, federal law requires they receive safe and proper care.”
A Cuyahoga County spokesperson told the DCNF that the DCFS “has not confirmed what influence its program had on the federal rule.”
Intertwined Work
To become a “designated placement” for LGBTQ children, the HHS’ final rule also requires foster parents to “be trained with the appropriate knowledge and skills to provide for the needs of the child related to the child’s self-identified sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.”
While the rule does not identify specific training, many of the resources developed through the QIC-LGBTQ2S center can now be found directly on the ACF Children’s Bureau website.
For instance, the website lists the YAP and CAFF interventions developed in Cuyahoga County. It also lists the National Center for Youth with Diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression (SOGIE), which is run by many of the same individuals who previously lead the QIC-LGBTQ2S center, including principal investigator Marlene Matarese and project director Angela Weeks.
The SOGIE Center is an effort led by the Innovations Institute at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. Its website houses materials developed through QIC-LGBTQ2S, including the Cuyahoga County interventions.
The SOGIE Center’s work is likewise heavily intertwined with the ACF. Weeks is featured in a training session on sexual orientation and gender for agency staff.
The SOGIE Center also influenced the foster care rule.
In a comment on the proposed foster care regulation, the Innovations Institute recommended the agency require affirming placements for all children, not just those who identify as LGBTQ. It suggested having placements and staff undergo LGBTQ trainings, advising the ACF to look at trainings offered by its own SOGIE Center.
The Innovations Institute wrote in its comment that it is best practice to ask children as young as six about their gender identity, noting “this identity component forms as early as two-years-old.”
The final rule released in April cites the federally-funded research conducted by activists tied to the SOGIE center.
A study on Cuyahoga County authored by Weeks, along with Matarese, Elizabeth Greeno and Paige Hammond, is cited multiple times. The study was funded through the QIC-LGBTQ2S and cites “intersectionality, queer theory, and minority stress theory” as its guiding frameworks. It surveyed 252 youth in the foster care system, finding 32% of those surveyed had a “diverse SOGIE.”
The regulation also cites a literature review co-authored by Matarese, titled “Youth with Diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression in Child Welfare: A Review of Best Practices,” which was also produced through the federally funded QIC-LGBTQ2S, according to the document.
The ties between these activists also predate the Biden administration.
In 2019, the Biden Foundation also partnered with the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work, where the QIC-LGBTQ2S center was based, to make a video on affirming youth.
This is a clip teaching a dad to ‘affirm’ his sons choice to be a girl from a 2019 video that was part of the Biden Foundation ‘As You Are’ campaign.
No one should be surprised how hard this administration is pushing transgender ideology onto children and families. pic.twitter.com/1vVYqtPvvn
— Meg Brock (@MegEBrock) December 8, 2023
The Affirm Me program should raise “further alarm” about the foster care rule, American Principles Project President Terry Schilling told the DCNF.
“The purpose of such programs is clearly to ensure that gender-confused foster kids are funneled into environments where their confusion is only further reinforced, while also excluding potential foster parents who wish to help their children become comfortable in their own bodies,” he said.
While the rule only applies to foster care, Schilling said “families of all stripes should be very concerned about what a Harris presidency might have in store next.”
Non-Affirmation As Abuse
Lifeline Children’s Services, a Chrisitan nonprofit that supports foster youth and families, opposed the rule when it was announced, in part due to a concern that biological families’ opinions about where their child is placed would be ignored. The organization told the DCNF it was alarmed to see government entities at both the federal and state level labeling people of faith as “unsafe.”
“Foster homes are not public squares; they are private homes that deserve the basic religious freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, as every other American home,” the group told the DCNF.
In recent years, there have been multiple reported instances of parents losing their children to the foster system because they did not affirm a transgender identity.
Maryland parents lost custody of their autistic son after staff at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. informed them he was transgender, according to a lawsuit filed in March. Officials told them to “remove passages from their Bibles that affirm traditional sexual values” and refused to return their son until “they renounced their lifetime faith,” the complaint alleges.
The child’s parents reside in one of the four locations — Prince George’s County, Maryland — that was an implementation site for the QIC-LGBTQ2S center grant.
In Montana, another family allegedly lost their teenage daughter to child protective services when they did not allow her to live as a boy, Reduxx reported in January.
In California, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services took a 14-year-old girl from her mother’s home because she would not affirm her daughter’s desire to transition to a boy, according to the Daily Signal. Officials accused the mother of emotional abuse and put her daugher in a foster home.
An Ohio judge granted custody to a transgender-identifying teen’s grandparents in 2018 after the parents opposed her wishes to begin hormone therapy and denied her identity as a male. The judge wrote their daughter had “a legitimate right to pursue life with a different gender identity than the one assigned at birth.”
Broyles’ organization, the Child and Parental Rights Campaign, is currently handling one case involving a California family whose child was taken by child protective services (CPS). She is familiar with several similar cases in other states.
“Because juvenile courts or dependency proceedings are shrouded in secrecy, we have no real idea how much this is happening,” Broyles told the DCNF. “But given this Ohio program and given what the Biden administration and HHS has been putting out there as guidance for states, there’s no question in my mind that this is happening in a substantial way.”
The Biden administration’s rule creates an assumption that parents who have a scientific or religious belief that there are two genders are emotionally abusive — or worse, failing to provide for their child’s needs, she said.
As schools increasingly embrace gender ideology, parents may face greater threats than policies against disclosing when a child identifies as transgender. Teachers are mandated reporters who are obligated to call CPS if they believe a parent is inflicting harm, Broyles noted.
“The only reason why we’re not seeing it on a mass scale is that somewhere inside they know that’s not true,” she said. “Some common sense inside them is questioning the truth of that assertion, however, you can imagine that there’s going to be some number of school officials that don’t question it.”
“I totally see parents being at a much higher risk right now for school systems becoming their adversary and being the conduit through which child protective services now begins to interfere with their families,” she said.
Kinnect’s executive director did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Kruse, Weeks and Matarese also did not respond to requests for comment.
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Mosanada Facilities Management Services Company, and Dussmann-Ajlan & Bros Holding Company Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
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10/15/2024 9:42:01 AM
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14 October 2024 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Mosanada Facilities Management Services Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dussmann-Ajlan & Bros Holding Company (DABH). This agreement aims to enhance cooperation between the two parties on a range of projects in the sports, entertainment, and events sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The signing of the MoU reaffirms both parties' commitment to delivering exceptional facility management services by developing business opportunities and exploring bids for multiple projects. Both parties are considered leaders in facility management and related services in the region, ensuring the integration of their expertise to achieve outstanding results.
Under this memorandum, both parties intend to work together to submit bids and win new projects. Mosanada will provide its extensive knowledge and specialized experience in sports, entertainment, and events projects, while Dussmann-Ajlan & Bros Holding Company will contribute its strong market presence and operational infrastructure to enhance collaborative capabilities. Dussmann-Ajlan & Bros Holding will also provide valuable insights into the local market and identify business opportunities needed to meet clients' needs in the Kingdom.
In this context, Mr. Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, Chairman of Mosanada Facilities Management Services Company, stated: "This collaboration represents an important step toward reinforcing our leadership as a premier provider of facility management services for sports facilities and events in the region. We are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional facility management services in the Kingdom and believe that building strong partnerships with other market leaders will enable us to redefine standards in the sports and entertainment sectors. This MoU outlines the strategic goals and collaborative framework that both parties will strive to achieve in the future."
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Ajlan Mohammed Al Ajlan, Board Member of Dussmann-Ajlan & Bros and Group Managing Director of Ajlan & Bros Holding Group said: “In line with the transformative agenda of Vision 2030 in the Sports, Entertainment, and Events sectors, our aim as a Group is to continually identify international partnerships that meet the rapidly developing needs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We are dedicated to enhancing service quality and operational efficiency, catering to the growing requirements of our clients. Dussmann-Ajlan & Bros is committed to providing innovative and sustainable world class facility management solutions across the region and through this collaboration with Mosanada, we achieve a significant milestone in this regard.”
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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.wmmo.com/news/national/jets-owner-woody/LTEP6CRNJNBQI4ZQW5ZVT6O5KM/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:57Z |
OPTIMAL DATA FROM SFS HELPS ASSET MANAGERS ACHIEVE DATA ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY
Improved Data Quality for Asset Manager's Decision-making and AI
LARKSPUR, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SFS, a fintech leader in sales reporting and data analytics for the asset management industry, provides a competitive edge for asset management firms with its Optimal Data service.SFS’ Optimal Data service eliminates inaccuracies, gaps, and inconsistencies that can arise when integrating data from multiple custodial platforms and transforms raw, unfiltered data into actionable insights. SFS’ Optimal Data service is particularly vital for asset managers dealing with vast amounts of contacts, sales transactions and asset position information flowing from various custodians.
A typical industry issue is that sales and asset data that is delivered to firms from multiple disparate sources is often incomplete making it impossible in some cases to tie the sales and asset data back to specific firms, branch/offices, reps/advisors, and accounts. Optimal Data resolves this issue by cleaning both sales and asset data and by streamlining the data cleaning process to ensure that only accurate contact, sales, and asset data powers a firm’s reporting and analysis systems. Optimal Data can minimize costly mistakes and give sales and marketing teams confidence in the data to make better informed decisions based on timely, accurate, reliable information.
“Data accuracy is crucial in making the right decisions,” said Nicole Callies, SFS Director of Sales and Account Management, “With Optimal Data, our clients can trust their numbers, which is a game-changer in how they approach their sales and marketing efforts. Accurate and reliable data is foundational for driving sales, identifying key market trends, and ultimately growing assets under management.”
Optimal Data also integrates seamlessly into SFS’ MARS Distribution Data warehouse platform, providing asset managers with the ability to manage and analyze all of their contact, product, account, sales, and asset data within one unified system. SFS’ MARS platform with the Optimal Data service provides asset managers with a comprehensive view of their sales performance and asset trends.
SFS’ clients have seen significant improvements in sales analysis, advisor targeting, and operational efficiency with the Optimal Data service. Working with clean, reliable data improves sales and marketing effectiveness, optimizes their strategies, hones in on key opportunities, and provides cross-selling insights. Optimal Data also provides firms with the ability to spot emerging trends and outliers that would otherwise go unnoticed, including firms at risk of redeeming significant assets.
“The value of data is only as good as its accuracy,” added Nicole Callies. “By using Optimal Data, our clients can eliminate data discrepancies and ensure that their reporting truly reflects the state of their business. This level of precision allows them to act faster and more decisively in a highly competitive market.”
As data continues to play an ever-growing role in financial services decision-making and AI, Optimal Data ensures that asset management firms have timely and accurate data, setting the stage for even greater success and growth.
About SFS MARS
SFS MARS is a fintech leader in sales reporting and data management for asset management firms. With a suite of advanced tools, including the Optimal Data service, SFS enables firms to optimize their sales and marketing strategies, ensure data accuracy, and gain deep insights into their market performance. Trusted by asset managers across the industry, SFS continues to innovate and provide cutting-edge solutions for the evolving financial landscape.
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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://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/safe-florida-aquariums-stingrays-ride-out-milton-in-mlb-rays-ballpark-tank/ | 2024-10-15T17:52:59Z |
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) India has been a strong proponent of multilateralism, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Tuesday and called for sharing the fruits of technological advancement equitably.
He said this while addressing the 149th Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva.
Birla noted that dialogue and cooperation amongst parliaments in the field of science, technology and innovation is vital for common good.
Speaking on climate change and energy security, he referred to the idea of "one sun, one world, one grid" conceptualised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In the last 10 years, India's renewable energy capacity has increased from 76 GW to 203 GW, Birla said. He also spoke about initiatives like the Green Hydrogen Mission, International Solar Alliance and Bio-Fuel Alliance, underscoring India's commitment to address climate change.
Mentioning the steps taken by Parliament in this regard, Birla said the issues of climate change and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were discussed at length in the House. He also noted that the utmost use of green technology was ensured in the construction of the Parliament's new building, which speaks of India's commitment to green energy.
Referring to India's thrust on science, technology and innovation, Birla said the country has given special incentives to innovation, technology and entrepreneurship under the Start-up India programme.
With 118 unicorns with a valuation of more than USD 355 billion, India has become the third-largest start-up country in the world, he added.
Referring to India's unprecedented use of technology for the delivery of public services, Birla illustrated how digitisation of financial services and financial inclusion through the JAM trinity has helped people. PTI NAB RC | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/india-has-always-been-strong-proponent-of-multilateralism-ls-speaker-om-birla-7317564 | 2024-10-15T17:52:59Z |
Chennai: Several streets suffered from inundation on Tuesday even as Chennai braced for heavy downpour with the IMD issuing a red alert for October 16 in the State capital and its surroundings, when the rainfall is expected to exceed 20 cm.
A holiday has been declared for schools and colleges on Wednesday too in view of the forecast. Besides, Chief Minister M K Stalin, who inspected various affected localities, called for a public holiday in government offices and PSUs in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts on October 16. Essential services and key government departments would function as usual.
On Tuesday, a dozen flights were cancelled at the Chennai airport and 14 flights were delayed in view of the inclement weather. The Southern Railway cancelled four trains due to flooding on the tracks.
The onset of the Northeast monsoon on Tuesday saw Kudimiyanmalai in Pudukkottai district recording the heaviest rainfall of 13 cm during the past 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Tuesday. In and around Chennai, several places including Gummidipoondi and Ennore 10 cm each experienced heavy rainfall.
The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over 12 districts in northern parts and delta region on Wednesday. Intense rainfall would shift to other north districts like Ranipet and Vellore by October 17. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/chennai-braces-for-heavy-rains-12-flights-cancelled-14-delayed | 2024-10-15T17:53:01Z |
Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters
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The candidates for U.S. president and their allies want men to believe their vote says big things about their masculinity. Republican Donald Trump suggests men are weak and a “beta male” unless they choose him. Democrat Kamala Harris’ supporters argue that real men vote for a woman. Hypermasculine put-downs, curse words and “bro” slang have become part of the 2024 political lexicon. It’s all part of a surgical campaign-within-the-campaign for the votes of millions of American men who might not have been politically active, or are on the fence, across the battleground states that will decide the election. | https://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/trump-emphasizes-hypermasculinity-as-he-and-harris-pursue-male-voters/ | 2024-10-15T17:53:01Z |
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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FAMCO And Malaysia's GML Sign Contract for 76 Double-Decker Buses To Expand Dubai's Public Transportation Fleet
Date
10/15/2024 9:42:11 AM
(MENAFN- B2Press Online PR Service) Dubai, UAE – One of the region’s leading distributors of heavy vehicles, commercial mobility and industrial equipment, Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO) has officially signed a significant contract with Gemilang Coachwork Sdn Bhd (GML) for the delivery of 76 Volvo double-decker buses to the Roads and transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai. The signing ceremony, which took place in Johor Bahru, was graced by distinguished guests, including Malaysia’s Minister of Transport, Yang Berhormat Tuan Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
This contract represents a pivotal milestone in FAMCO’s mission to harness the power of global expertise and partnerships to drive progress within the urban transportation sector in Dubai. The project will feature double-decker buses built on Volvo chassis and complemented by GML’s innovative aluminium superstructure, utilizing Constellium’s Swiss Aluminium Alloy and Bolted System Bus Body Technology, renowned for its durability and performance in Europe for over 50 years.
Ramez Hamdan, Regional Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Industrial Equipment (FAMCO), spoke at the ceremony and highlighted the strategic significance of this collaboration, commenting, “This project transcends the mere delivery of buses; it aims to enhance the entire public transport infrastructure in Dubai. At FAMCO, we believe that true innovation arises from collaboration with the best. We are proud to leverage the global expertise of Volvo and Gemilang to provide world-class transportation solutions that establish new benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the region.”
Pang Jun Jie, Executive Director of Gemilang Coachwork Sdn Bhd, expressed pride in this partnership. “These 76 buses reflect our commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative transportation solutions and the trust we have established with FAMCO and our international partners,” stated Pang.
In addition to the double-decker buses, GML will also provide Volvo BZL electric buses to FAMCO, further demonstrating Al-Futtaim Automotive’s commitment to steering sustainable transportation across sectors and contributing towards the UAE’s Net Zero Strategy 2050 roadmap.
“The electric buses signify our forward-thinking approach to mobility. At Gemilang, we prioritize sustainability and are proud to align our products with global green transportation initiatives,” he added.
In his address at the signing ceremony, Malaysia’s Minister of Transport, Yang Berhormat Tuan Anthony Loke emphasized how this collaboration signifies the robust business ties between Malaysia and the UAE across sectors, and now in the automotive manufacturing sector. “Gemilang’s achievement in securing this contract is a testament to Malaysia’s manufacturing capabilities. The trust placed in our vehicles to meet Dubai's public transportation needs showcases Malaysia's readiness to compete on the world stage, offering quality, innovation, and reliability,” the Minister noted. He further underscored the importance of such events in demonstrating Malaysia’s potential as a key player in the global automotive industry.
The delivery of the Volvo BZL electric buses will mark a significant contribution to Dubai's public transport landscape, aligning with the city’s sustainability objectives and supporting RTA’s Zero Emission Public Transport Strategy 2050.
About Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (“FAMCO”)
Established in the UAE in 1978, Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (FAMCO) serves a diverse range of industries and commercial businesses across the transportation, construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, warehousing, and marine sectors. Today, FAMCO has become a renowned name and a key player in the industrial mobility sector within the region in UAE, KSA, Qatar and Bahrain
FAMCO’s portfolio includes trucks and buses, construction equipment, storage and handling, power and industrial, marine solutions, rental and used equipment and financial services.
FAMCO is the pioneer for EV technology in the industrial equipment segment in the UAE with the launch of Electric Buses, Trucks, Material Handling Equipment and in 2023 launched the trials for EV Construction Equipment in the UAE.
About Gemilang Coachwork Sdn Bhd (“GML”)
GML is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gemilang International Limited listed on the Hong kong Stock Exchange (6163 HK). GML has has unique expertise in designing and manufacturing of bus and coach bodyworks (SKDs and CKDs), assembly of buses (CBUs) and in providing after-sales services and maintenance.
Over the past 3 decades, GML has exported buses to more than 15 markets around the world including the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, with capabilities of complying the respective road safety regulations and market requirements.
GML strives to provide distinctive and sustainable solutions to meet the evolving needs from customers who are embracing electrification for public transportation. Managing Director of GML - Mr Pang Chong Yong believes that GML’s aluminium superstructure is most cost-effective bus body solution for zero emission buses due to corrosion free by nature and its flexibility to adapt all kind of chassis and its lighter weight which results in better energy efficiency.
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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.wmmo.com/news/national/steelers-qb-russell/MSTXC3ORJOLPTSSXPTSPRH45VE/ | 2024-10-15T17:53:03Z |
Snake slithers through Dodgers dugout during NLCS loss to Mets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A snake slithered through the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Monday.
The reptile appeared in the top of the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 7-3 loss to the New York Mets. It wasn’t big enough to put a scare into anyone.
“I was hoping it was a rally snake and we turned a rally around right after that,” reliever Brent Honeywell said. “But just something to get the boys moving a little different (after) everything else.”
The snake was wrapped in a towel and removed by a member of the grounds crew.
“We’ve had ‘Snakes on a Plane’, ‘Snakes on a Train’ and the latest Hollywood hit: ‘Snake in the Dugout,’” joked Fox play-by-play commentator Joe Davis.
The visitor didn’t have the impact of the San Diego Padres’ rally goose that landed on the field at Dodger Stadium in 2022.
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Jaipur, Oct 15 (PTI) An IndiGo flight with 182 people onboard from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday made an emergency landing here following a bomb threat, an airport official said.
The flight with 174 passengers and eight crew members took off from Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia and was scheduled to land at Lucknow airport. It was diverted to Jaipur for emergency landing, the official said.
The plane was taken to the Jaipur airport's isolation bay and a security check was conducted, the official said, adding that nothing suspicious was found in the plane.
In a statement, IndiGo said that flight 6E 98, operating from Dammam to Lucknow, was redirected to Jaipur due to a security-related alert.
"The aircraft was isolated, and all passengers were safely disembarked. Ensuring the safety and security of our customers and crew remains paramount in all facets of our operations," the airline said.
It said that it was working closely with the relevant authorities. PTI SDA KVK KVK | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/indigo-flight-from-saudi-arabia-diverted-to-jaipur-after-hoax-bomb-threat-7317544 | 2024-10-15T17:53:05Z |
Bengaluru: Schools in Bengaluru Urban district will remain shut on Wednesday following heavy rain forecast, officials said.
Due to continuous rains in Bengaluru, the Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the next two days. As a precautionary measure in the interest of students, all taluk Anganwadi centres, private/aided primary and high schools of Bengaluru City will be closed on Wednesday," a government order stated.
Government schools in the city are already closed for Dussehra holidays.
Incessant rains since early Tuesday threw normal life out of gear in central and southern parts of Karnataka, including the state capital Bengaluru where several localities witnessed water-logging and traffic congestion.
Students and office-goers in Bengaluru in particular had a tough time following road congestion due to the rains. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/karnataka-holiday-declared-for-bengaluru-schools-on-wednesday-october-16-due-to-heavy-rain-forecast | 2024-10-15T17:53:07Z |
UN says deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon should be investigated
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AITO, Lebanon (AP) — The United Nations is calling for an independent investigation into an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon that killed at least 22 people. A spokesperson for the U.N.’s human rights office says it has received credible reports that a dozen women and children were among the dead. Rescuers were still finding bodies and remains in the rubble of the building on Tuesday, a day after the strike. The Israeli military said it “struck a target belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization” and that it would look into reports of civilian deaths. Earlier Tuesday, the acting leader of Hezbollah said it would fire rockets into more areas of Israel until it ceases its airstrikes and ends its ground invasion of Lebanon. | https://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/un-says-deadly-israeli-strike-in-northern-lebanon-should-be-investigated/ | 2024-10-15T17:53:07Z |
Reliance Industries’ (RIL’s) oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business is likely to remain under pressure for the remaining of the current financial year, according to analysts and company executives. “Management guides for softness for the next couple of quarters in both retail and O2C businesses,” analysts at BOB Capital Markets noted in an after-results report on RIL on Tuesday.
For the July-September quarter (Q2) of 2024-25 (FY25), RIL’s O2C business reported a 5.1 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 1.55 trillion. However, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) for the segment dropped 23 per cent to Rs 12,413 crore, with a 300-basis point reduction in Ebitda margins. Terming Q2 a challenging quarter, analysts at Morgan Stanley said they expect cyclical challenges in retail and refining to ease in 2025, which will be key to reversing the estimate downgrade cycle.
BOB Capital Markets report also indicated that RIL’s earnings have likely bottomed out, though softness may persist for a few quarters. Analysts at HSBC agreed, observing that O2C is expected to remain subdued due to weak macroeconomic conditions and new capacity commissioning. In RIL’s Q2 consolidated Ebitda of Rs 43,934 crore, O2C contributed Rs 12,413 crore. Analysts at Nomura estimated that refining margins of $8 per barrel declined by $0.5 per barrel sequentially in Q2 due to weaker transport fuel spreads. JP Morgan analysts observed that margins for RIL’s petrochemical (petchem) business have not been encouraging so far in October. “A cold winter could seasonally support diesel demand. However, our tracker of RIL’s petrochem portfolio margins has remained weak through the first half of October,” they said.
Others, such as Jefferies, have further reduced their Ebitda estimates for the O2C business, citing declining diesel demand in China and unprecedented weakness in petchem spreads due to weak demand in China and India.
“Our current earnings per share forecasts are baking in rather pessimistic expectations for retail and O2C, which leaves room for positive surprises,” they added.
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In contrast, Nomura analysts remain optimistic, viewing the commencement of new energy operations as a potential catalyst for RIL in the coming months. Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director, announced on Monday that the first of the company’s new energy gigafactories is on track to begin producing solar photovoltaic modules by the end of this year. | https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/ril-s-o2c-challenges-to-drag-further-analysts-124101500762_1.html | 2024-10-15T17:53:08Z |
(MENAFN- B2Press Online PR Service) Riyadh - SPARK, in partnership with Parachute 16 and with the support of Google.org, has launched the Maharat for tourism programme which aims to train 25,000 individuals across MENA, kicking off the initiative with an event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The launch, which took place at the Garage venue in Riyadh, welcomed over 100 guests, including government officials from the tourism sector, MSMEs, job seekers, and entrepreneurs. SPARK’s Regional Programme Director-ME, Dina AlMasaeid, delivered a keynote speech, stating, “Through the Maharat for Tourism programme, we aim to contribute to creating sustainable and impactful job opportunities within the tourism sector by providing training in digital tools, artificial intelligence, and essential soft skills.while also collaborating with governments to help create better regulatory frameworks for tourism, with the goal of building a tourism sector that’s more sustainable, diverse, and prosperous for all.”
Charbel Sarkis, KSA Country Director at Google, emphasized the importance of technology in driving economic growth and creating opportunities for everyone. "At Google, we believe in the power of technology to drive economic growth and create opportunities for everyone. Through our partnership with SPARK, we hope to bring the Maharat for Tourism program to 25,000 people in the MENA region and to equip them with AI and digital skills. Our goal is to support the tourism sector and empower a new generation of entrepreneurs with the skills they need for the jobs of the future.”
The Maharat for Tourism programme is designed to lead the future of tourism by focusing on green and sustainable practices. It aims to support 25,000 job seekers and small business owners across the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Tunisia, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories. The programme offers tailored training in AI, essential soft skills, and advanced digital tools, while also collaborating with governments to create improved regulatory frameworks for tourism.
With the support of Google.org, SPARK has also developed the Maharat for Tourism E-learning Hub, a dynamic online training platform that provides specialised curricula tailored to different segments of the tourism industry. These include courses on government tourism strategies and policies for policymakers, as well as courses designed for small business owners on managing SMEs in the tourism sector. Additionally, there are modules on experiential tourism operations and event planning and design, aimed at job seekers looking to enter the tourism industry.
The Maharat for Tourism program is set to run until the end of 2025, featuring a series of workshops, events, and meetups across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, and other countries in the Middle East.
About SPARK
SPARK is an international non-governmental development organisation active throughout the Middle East, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe. For over 30 years, SPARK has been creating pathways for young people to rebuild their futures. SPARK provides opportunities for youth, particularly women and refugees, to study, work and grow their own businesses in fragile communities by providing higher (vocational) education scholarships, entrepreneurship development and SME support. All SPARK’s programs are founded in close collaboration with local partner organisations.
About Google
Googleis the charitable arm of Google, a multinational technology company] The organization has committed roughly US$100 million in investments and grants to nonprofits annually. The organization is noted for several significant grants to nonprofits using technology and data in innovative ways to support racial justice, educational opportunity, crisis response after health epidemics and natural disasters, and issues affecting the San Francisco Bay Area community where it is headquartered. It also hosts regular challenges around the world to stimulate innovative uses of technologies to address local challenges.
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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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Sting's on the road with his latest musical project, Sting 3.0: a "power trio" with himself on bass, Dominic Miller on guitar and Chris Maas on drums. If that lineup sounds familiar, it should: Sting's former band The Police was also a bass/guitar/drums combo. Sting says touring with a trio now is all part of his ongoing effort to keep things interesting.
"I'm playing songs that I may have written 40 years ago ... so I have to keep my curiosity about them intact. And I do that by putting myself out of my comfort zone," he explains. "I think it's a very creative place to be. It's a little scary."
He notes wryly, "I've had some experience with a three-piece band before, quite successfully, so it's not entirely unknown territory. What's very heartening is that the songs are sturdy enough to withstand a lot of stripping away ... you just have the bare bones of the structure of the song, and it still gets over."
Sting also stays on his toes by letting his guitarist choose a song in the middle of the performance.
"Dominic, who has a fantastic memory, will challenge me with with a song that I only half know," he chuckles. "And I have my heart in my mouth, I'm wondering, 'Is he going to ask for something that I don't really know?' But so far, it's proved okay."
In between the trio's theater shows, they're also co-headlining stadiums with Billy Joel, which will continue into 2025, along with a European tour. And Sting says he has no intention of slowing down.
"No, I don't really want to stop. I mean, I walk out in front of 15, 20,000 people most nights and they're pleased to see me," he says. "You don't want to give that up!"
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South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA next
AP Basketball Writer
South Carolina is starting the season where it finished off last year — ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll.
The Gamecocks received 27 of the 30 first-place votes in the preseason rankings from a national media panel Tuesday. South Carolina returns four starters from the national championship team that went undefeated last year, capping off the historic season over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the title game.
UConn is No. 2, USC is No. 3 and Texas and UCLA round out the top five.
South Carolina has been No. 1 in the preseason poll four of the past five years. Last season, they started sixth in the preseason before moving up to No. 1 for the remainder of the year.
“We knew we’d have a target on our backs this season as the reigning champions and this preseason ranking just confirms that,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley told the AP. “We appreciate the recognition, but I know our coaching staff and our team are more focused on what we see in the gym every day. And that’s every player working extremely hard to get better individually and as a team.”
UConn received two first-place votes. The Huskies have been ranked in the top 10 in the preseason poll for 30 straight years now. Geno Auriemma’s team went through major injury issues last year but the Huskies look to be healthy for the most part to start this season.
Third-ranked USC is led by phenomenal sophomore guard JuJu Watkins and the team added two talented transfers in Kiki Iriafen and Talia von Oelhoffen. The Trojans, who received the other first place vote, have their highest ranking in the preseason since the 1982 and 1983 squads were No. 1 in the opening poll both years.
Texas welcomes back Rori Harmon, who was sidelined for most of last season with an ACL injury. She and Madison Booker give the Longhorns a solid 1-2 punch on offense. UCLA added its own solid group of transfers to a strong team with Charlisse Leger-Walker and Timea Gardiner joining Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice.
Notre Dame, LSU, Iowa State, North Carolina State and Oklahoma rounded out the first 10 teams in the poll. It’s the second time in three seasons that the Cyclones have started this high in the preseason poll. The Sooners haven’t been ranked this high in the inaugural poll of the season since 2010 when they were also 10th.
Welcome back
No. 24 Alabama is making its first appearance in the rankings since the final poll of 1999. The Crimson Tide haven’t been in the preseason poll since 1998 (No. 9). The team has appeared in consecutive NCAA tournaments behind stars Sarah Ashlee Barker and Aaliyah Nye.
“We’re very thankful for the mention, but want to take care of each day,” Alabama coach Kristy Curry said. “We are excited this season about the group and the way we finished last season.”
End of an era
Stanford is unranked in the preseason for the first time since 1999. Hall of Fame Cardinal coach Tara VanDerveer retired in April and was replaced by longtime assistant Kate Paye. It had been the second-longest active preseason streak behind only UConn.
Conference supremacy
New conference additions Texas and Oklahoma give the SEC seven teams in the Top 25. Joining them are South Carolina, LSU, No. 20 Ole Miss, No. 22 Kentucky and Alabama. The ACC and Big Ten each have six ranked teams while the Big 12 has four. UConn and Creighton give the Big East two teams.
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Lucknow, Oct 15 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh has evinced interest in using Israeli technology and expertise in police modernisation and anti-drone technology while Israel has got impressed with the improvement in UP's infrastructure and has invited companies from the state to work with them.
This was decided during the meeting Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar had with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Tuesday.
The two leaders discussed varied issues ranging from using Israeli expertise in police modernisation, anti-drone technology and availability of "skilled manpower" from UP in Israel.
UP showed interest in tapping Israeli technology for security and agriculture. The envoy from the West Asian nation said their country was also interested in using UP's help in bettering their country's infrastructure.
"During the meeting, the envoy praised tremendous progress in UP's infrastructure over the last seven years and invited companies from the state to work in Israel to improve the Israeli infrastructure," the state government said in a statement.
Currently over "5,000 skilled" people from UP are working in Israel, the UP government said after the meeting that has come in the middle of a raging Gaza conflict.
"Apart from police modernisation and using Israel's anti-drone technology, discussions also centred around seeking Israeli technology to make the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj more secure," the state government said.
"The performance of these skilled manpower from UP in Israel has been excellent. The Israel government is interested in accommodating more skilled people in their country," the state government added.
Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje, in a written reply in Lok Sabha in July, had given a state-wise breakup of workers who had been sent to Israel from India. UP had sent 4,415 workers to the war-hit nation till then (July) topped the list. Recruitment drives were also held in Lucknow to select candidates for Israel, she said.
Till the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023, the construction sector jobs and allied activities were mostly occupied by Palestinians. But the war changed the situation leading to the West Asian nation looking up to countries like India to meet the shortfall.
UP is also interested in seeking Israel's cooperation in "drip irrigation and for drinking water". UP is taking Israel's help for tapping ground water and drinking water facilities at two places in the state.
A detailed project report was submitted for extending drip irrigation by effectively tapping ground water for improving farm produce in Bundelkhand. The state government is expected to soon take a decision in this regard.
Israeli companies are also collaborating with UP to provide technological know-how for drinking water in Agra.
UP's Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, who also met the Israeli ambassador, told PTI that their discussions centred around how to collaborate for better use of technology and marketing to boost agriculture. The two leaders discussed expanding the technical partnership between Israel and UP in the agriculture sector and connecting small farmers with the centres of excellence that have been set up with Israeli support.
"There are two centres of excellence that are currently running in UP in Kannauj and Basti and an Israeli delegation would visit one of the two centres of excellence in Kannauj on Wednesday," Shahi told PTI.
While the Basti centre deals with fruits, the one in Kannauj is about vegetables.
"It was decided to make two more centres of excellence functional in Kaushambi and Chandauli in east UP," the minister said. Apart from discussing possibilities of collaborating with Israeli companies in the PPP mode, the Israeli delegation was also informed about how UP is tapping technology for boosting agriculture, he added.
The Israeli ambassador also urged the minister to ensure UP's participation in the Agritech Exhibition to be organised in 2025.
Earlier, after the meeting, the Israeli envoy congratulated the chief minister for making "UP more secure".
Azar in his post on X thanked Adityanath and said, "Thank you very much for your support for Israel and your hospitality today. Congratulations to you for your work in making #UttarPradesh more secure and prosperous. We are committed to working on the issues discussed." The chief minister, in a post on X, talked about the "deep bond" between UP and Israel.
"Had a highly fruitful and meaningful discussion with Mr. Reuven Azar, Ambassador of Israel to India. This meeting marks another step towards strengthening the deep bond between UP and Israel in areas of mutual interest," Adityanath posted on X after the meeting. PTI MAN KSS KSS | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/israeli-ambassador-adityanath-meeting-up-keen-to-use-israeli-tech-for-police-modernisation-7317576 | 2024-10-15T17:53:11Z |
Energy giant to offer household customers zero energy bills throughout December 2025 if they ditch gas boilers for heat pumps
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New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday announced that its general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would contest the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll next month, making her electoral debut from the seat in Kerala.
She had campaigned for her brother Rahul Gandhi who contested the seat during the general elections, apart from the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency. Rahul Gandhi won both the seats but vacated Wayanad.
"Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal to nominate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as party candidate for the Lok Sabha bye-election from Kerala," the party said in an official release.
This will be the electoral debut for Priyanka Gandhi who has been keen to contest elections for sometime.
The Congress also announced Rahul Mamkootathil from Palakkad and Ramya Haridas from Chelakkara assembly constituency for the upcoming bypolls in Kerala. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/priyanka-gandhi-to-make-electoral-debut-from-wayanad-to-contest-lok-sabha-bypoll | 2024-10-15T17:53:13Z |
US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk weapons funding
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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. 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.” | https://kvia.com/news/2024/10/15/us-warns-israel-to-boost-humanitarian-aid-into-gaza-or-risk-weapons-funding/ | 2024-10-15T17:53:13Z |
In both Jharkhand and Maharashtra, day of polling scheduled for Wednesday to ensure better voter turnout in urban areas.
In the 2019 Assembly polls in Maharashtra, 62 of 64 urban seats polled below the state average of 60.56 per cent. Lowest voting was in Colaba Assembly seat (40.1 per cent) In 2024 LS polls. Six urban seats of Maharashtra were in top ten urban constituencies with lowest voting across the country (Kalyan, Pune, Thane, Mumbai’s North Central, South and South-Central seats). | https://www.business-standard.com/elections/assembly-election/46-6-mn-women-voters-in-maharashtra-1-2-mn-first-timers-in-jharkhand-124101501382_1.html | 2024-10-15T17:53:14Z |
Almost 10 million of stolen account records from the Middle East found on the dark web
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10/15/2024 9:42:21 AM
(MENAFN- Bashir Mraish Consultancy) Kaspersky’s Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) team has released a report, shedding light on the most pervasive cyberthreats facing organizations in the Middle East. Kaspersky experts delved deep into the dark web – exploring everything from cybercriminal forums to shadow marketplaces – to collect data from the first half of 2024, piecing together a comprehensive picture of the digital dangers lurking beneath the surface.
Kaspersky’s findings reveal a complex web of cyberthreats targeting the Middle East, the main dangers are:
Ransomware groups
Ransomware groups have become more organized and structured in their aim to retrieve sensitive data and encrypt their victims’ files in exchange for a ransom payment. The team highlighted 19 groups operating across the Middle East region in the report, most pervasively targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Kaspersky’s research also named the most active groups: Lockbit 3.0, Stormous, Rhysida, and Qilin; and shows that the public sector, construction, and companies in the business services industry were among the top targeted industries.
Hacktivism
Ideologically motivated hacktivist activities are on the rise. Although such attacks were most commonly assumed as denial of service (DDoS), hacktivists are becoming more destructive in their approach. In line with current geopolitical instability, attacks are shifting to more critical outcomes such as data leaks and the compromise of target organizations. Kaspersky DFI researchers observed more than 11 hacktivist movements and various actors across the region.
Initial Corporate Access
A key target for cybercriminals is entry points into corporate networks. Cybercriminals are able to exploit initial access to larger groups, or criminals who have the capabilities to further develop the attack. Kaspersky’s experts discovered more than 40 dark web adverts offering corporate access to government, education, manufacturing, transportation, financial, healthcare, IT, and other corporate organizations in the region.
Example of post from initial access broker
Info Stealers
An info stealer is a form of malware that aims to gather as much sensitive information as possible from infected devices, and send the data for extraction. Stolen data is highly valuable to cybercriminals, as valid accounts and authentication data are in high demand on the dark web. In the first half of 2024, Kaspersky’s DFI team discovered and analysed almost 10 million records of stolen user accounts, most widespread in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Data Breaches
Kaspersky’s insights have shown that both leaked data and documents are being shared or traded on multiple publications. This data can be used to commit various acts of fraud, from common spam to blackmail and targeted attacks using victim profiling. Overall, cybercriminals in H1 2024, had leaked 125 corporate-related databases in different industries. In terms of the main countries by the number of databases shared, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Egypt experienced the highest number of data breaches.
Vera Kholopova, Senior Analyst at Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence said, “It is evident cybercriminals are not only perfecting existing methods, but developing innovative tactics and tools to infiltrate their victims. In this ever-evolving environment, vigilance is essential to safeguard organizations’ network infrastructures from various threats lurking in the dark web. As technology continues to advance, cyberattacks are becoming an inevitability rather than a possibility, making it ever more important to stay one step ahead.”
In order to proactively defend against cyberthreats, Kaspersky shares the following tips:
Create and maintain an IT asset inventory. Identify all assets that need to be protected and perform regular updates on software so that attackers don’t have the opportunity to exploit known vulnerabilities.
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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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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://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/supreme-court-tosses-out-decision-letting-18-year-olds-carry-guns-during-emergencies-in-pennsylvania/ | 2024-10-15T17:53:17Z |
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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Kolkata, Oct 15 (PTI) Over 85 award-winning Durga Puja committees displayed idols of the goddess on decorated tableaux, which moved in a procession on Red Road here in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and several envoys on Tuesday evening.
The state government-organised ‘Durga Puja Carnival’ featuring 89 puja committees took place simultaneously with the agitating junior doctors’ 'Droher Carnival' (carnival of protest) over the RG Kar incident, at Rani Rashmoni Road in Esplanade area.
Projecting various themes from Bengal's cultural heritage to women's empowerment, freedom struggle, communal harmony and devotion, the tableaux travelled on the over 1-km road stretch in the heart of the city in a dazzling show.
The ‘Durga Puja Carnival’ is annually held since 2016. UNESCO had conferred the 'intangible heritage' status to Bengal's Durga Puja in 2021, elevating the state’s biggest festival to the global stage.
The Forward Club, Santoshpur Trikon Park, Chetla Agrani, Suruchi Sangha, Ballygunge Cultural Association, Behala Nutan Dal, Ahiritola Sarbojanin, Chaltabagan Sarbojanin, Chorbagan, Naktala Udayan Sangha, Tridhara, Lalabagan Nabankur, Babubagan, Sreebhumi Sporting, Salt Lake FD Block and Hatibagan Sarbojanin were among the 89 puja committees.
The chief minister was present at the programme along with her cabinet colleagues. Among others who attended were diplomats of different countries, film stars and notable personalities from various fields.
The state-sponsored carnival began at 4:45 pm and continued till 9:15 pm.
Meanwhile, the junior medics launched their 'Droher Carnival' from Rani Rashmoni Road, shortly after the Calcutta High Court set aside prohibitory orders in areas near the ‘Durga Puja Carnival’ on Red Road.
The protest rally saw participation of people from all walks of life, who joined the doctors demanding justice for the RG Kar hospital medic raped and murdered in August.
"This is a response from the common people who want to protest against the West Bengal government's insensitive approach. CM Mamata Banerjee seems unconcerned that young doctors are on a fast-unto-death," said Debasish Halder, one of the protesting doctors.
The medics have been on a hunger strike since October 5.
On Red Road, the tableaux moved in a procession, as members of the Durga Puja clubs danced and sang on the carnival stretch to the beats of ‘dhak’ (traditional drum), while folk artistes took part in a brief cultural performance.
Thousands of people also gathered to witness the event, cheering the performances and the artwork.
Kolkata Police personnel, deployed in large numbers, kept vigil along the carnival route, including many who were atop watch towers. Drones were also used to ensure tight security, officials said. PTI SUS RBT | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/kolkata-89-puja-committees-take-part-in-dazzling-carnival-as-junior-docs-hold-protest-rally-nearby-7317622 | 2024-10-15T17:53:17Z |
Kolkata: In yet another setback for the state government and Kolkata Police, Calcutta High Court on Tuesday gave nod to the senior doctors to hold ‘Droher Carnival’ alongside ‘Durga Carnival’ organized by the state government. Following the order of the court, police had to withdraw BNS 163 and guardrails to allow common people in the Esplanade area.
According to the High Court sources, Justice RK Kapoor has mentioned that implementation of BNS 163 is ‘not needed’ to stop ‘Droher Carnival’. “The Justice has mentioned that everyone has the right to protest,” said the court sources.
Soon after the guardrails were removed, a large number of people including several senior doctors entered Rani Rashmoni Avenue to take part in the Carnival. People were seen blowing conches and playing ‘Dhaak’ (drums) to celebrate the court's order to organize the carnival.
“It is a big slap on the police. The state government tried to stop us through the Kolkata police. But till Justice is met we will not leave the streets and on the contrary the level of protests will increase,” mentioned the protesting common people.
Several senior doctors also added that ‘Droher Carnival’ will not affect ‘Durga Carnival’. Dr. Abhijit Chowdhury welcoming the order of the High Court said that the police and government is being ‘criticized’ at every step in the court.
During the ‘Droher Carnival’, a scuffle broke out between the protestors and police after common people claimed that the police are purposely trying to disrupt their protests by allowing vehicles in their protests site.
Later common people and junior doctors were seen giving protection to police by forming a human chain. On the other hand, while doing duty at Durga Carnival, a doctor Tapabrata Roy was detained by police for wearing a t-shirt with symbols of protests. Later, however, after being pressured by IMA Dr. Roy was released.
Former Supreme Court justice Ashok Gangopadhyay said, “Gradually West Bengal is emerging as a state ruled by police. Every moment they are being criticized in court but even then, nature doesn’t change.”
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court while hearing the RG Kar matter had asked the West Bengal government to submit an affidavit mentioning how civic volunteers are recruited in the state about civic volunteer’s salary and nature of work done by them by next hearing.
On the other hand, amid the presence of several foreign delegations Durga Carnival was celebrated at the Red Road area in Kolkata. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along with several celebrities were also present at the Durga Carnival. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/west-bengal-people-celebrate-droher-carnival-and-durga-carnival-together | 2024-10-15T17:53:19Z |
Trump backs out of CNBC interview, his second about-face with mainstream press this month
By Liam Reilly, CNN
New York (CNN) — Donald Trump has backed out of an interview with CNBC, marking the second time this month the former president has canceled on a mainstream press interview.
Joe Kernen, the “Squawk Box” co-anchor, broke the news of the unannounced interview’s cancellation during Tuesday morning’s broadcast.
“Well, Trump canceled, and he was going to come on,” he said.
Kernen added that the network had also offered to sit down with Vice President Kamala Harris, but said “she’s not coming on.” Kernen joked that, with Trump’s decision, “she could come on and we could say we offered it to Trump camp, but they’re not.”
A Trump campaign official told CNN that the planned CNBC interview was pulled due to a scheduling conflict, noting the former president intends to be in Michigan on Friday.
A CNBC spokesperson did not immediately respond to a CNN request for comment.
Trump’s decision to back out of the appearance comes less than two weeks after he canceled an interview on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” with Scott Pelley.
The former president has instead opted to appear almost exclusively in friendly territory, sticking to appearances across conservative outlets, including Fox News, Newsmax, “The Ramsey Show” and Real America’s Voice. Trump is also expected to take part in town halls this week with Fox News and Univision.
“Trump bailed on the debate because Kamala Harris would hold him accountable (again),” Charles Kretchmer Lutvak, a Harris campaign spokesperson, said via X on Tuesday. “Trump bailed on 60 Minutes because he was afraid to answer real questions.”
“Now, Trump bailed on Joe Kernan [sic] because he can’t even talk to his best friend on TV,” Lutvak wrote.
With no additional debates scheduled ahead of November’s election, Trump and Harris have focused on reaching undecided voters via nontraditional platforms, including podcasts.
Harris has also agreed to her first-ever interview on Fox News, sitting down with anchor Bret Baier for an interview scheduled to air Wednesday evening.
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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.
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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.
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Trials For Indian Men's Beach Soccer Team Held In Porbandar
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The All India football Federation held trials for the Indian men's beach soccer team in Porbandar, Gujarat, from October 12 to 15. India will participate in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup to be held in Thailand in March 2025.
A total of 75 players from 12 states took part in the trials, out of which 25 were selected for the pre-tournament camp to be held in February 2025.
The Indian national beach soccer team will be active for the first time since 2008. India participated in the 2007 Asian Beach Soccer Championship in the UAE, and the 2008 Asian Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia.
The inaugural National Beach Soccer Championship was held in Surat, Gujarat, in 2023, which was won by Kerala. Kerala also won the Beach Soccer gold medal at the 2023 National Games in Goa.
In January 2024, Lakshadweep won the beach soccer competition at the Diu Beach Games.
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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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Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters
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The candidates for U.S. president and their allies want men to believe their vote says big things about their masculinity. Republican Donald Trump suggests men are weak and a “beta male” unless they choose him. Democrat Kamala Harris’ supporters argue that real men vote for a woman. Hypermasculine put-downs, curse words and “bro” slang have become part of the 2024 political lexicon. It’s all part of a surgical campaign-within-the-campaign for the votes of millions of American men who might not have been politically active, or are on the fence, across the battleground states that will decide the election. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/trump-emphasizes-hypermasculinity-as-he-and-harris-pursue-male-voters/ | 2024-10-15T17:53:23Z |
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) Over 1600 additional staff are required to cater to passenger amenities and for effective crowd management for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 scheduled to be held from January 13 to 26, 2024 at Prayagraj, a written communication from the Railway Board to other zones, said.
As Prayagraj and its neighbouring areas come under two railway zones, North Central Railway (NCR) and North Eastern Railway (NER), the Railway Board has asked other zones to send these staff such as booking clerk, commercial-cum-ticket clerk, commercial management inspector, assistant commercial manager among others for additional assistance during the Maha Kumbh Mela.
According to the board’s letter, while the NCR zone needs additional 1471 staff and five officers, the NER Zone requires 270 staff and 5 officers all from the commercial department.
Expecting a huge turn out of devotees during the six bathing days -- Pausa Purnia, Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amawashya, Basant Panchami, Maghi Purnima and Maha Shivratri -- the board said that 100 per cent staff and officers will be required on these days.
“Thirty per cent staff will be required on other than main bathing days,” the letter said.
“All out efforts and coordination is solicited from Zonal Railways, NCR and NER to ensure that there is no lapse and the Mela is organised smoothly,” it added.
Earlier, the Railway Ministry had said that it would be working on making elaborate arrangements for the Kumbh Mela with 992 special trains for this mega religious congregation.
According to officials, besides running special trains, the ministry has earmarked Rs 933 crore to create and upgrade various infrastructure and amenities for passengers. PTI JP JP MNK MNK | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/kumbh-mela-2025-railway-board-needs-1600-staff-from-various-other-zones-for-crowd-management-7317578 | 2024-10-15T17:53:24Z |
Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI) Leaves of police personnel and officers in Maharashtra have been cancelled in the run-up to the assembly elections, scheduled on November 20, except for medical reasons and emergencies.
A notification to this effect has been issued by Chhering Dorje, Special Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) who also acts as the State Police Coordination Officer for assembly elections.
Polling will be held at all 288 constituencies in Maharashtra on November 20. Votes will be counted on November 23.
In view of the preparations for the elections and law and order, no leaves should be sanctioned unless for an emergency, the order mentioned.
Police officers and personnel, already on medical leave, are excluded from the notification, an official said on Tuesday.
Notably, the state government and police are drawing flak over the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique on October 12 in Mumbai, raising questions over the security of politicians ahead of crucial elections. PTI DC NSK | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/leaves-of-police-personnel-cancelled-ahead-of-maharashtra-assembly-polls-7317599 | 2024-10-15T17:53:25Z |
The conspiracy to kill NCP leader Baba Siddique was hatched 3 months ago and the accused had recced the area where Baba Siddique's house is located several times without weapons before gunning down Siddique on Saturday (October 12) night in Bandra east when the NCP leader was returning from his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office. According to the information received from Mumbai Crime Branch, the entire planning of Baba Siddique's murder was carried out in Pune, the Mumbai Police said, according to news agency ANI.
The Mumbai Crime Branch has so far recorded the statements of more than 15 people, including many eyewitnesses who were present at the time of the incident, the Mumbai police said.
The fourth accused named Harish arrested in Baba Siddique murder case played the 'middleman role' in the conspiracy to kill Baba Siddique. Arrested accused Praveen Lonkar, brother of accused Shubham Lonkar (absconding) had given Rs 2 lakh to the arrested shooters Gurmail Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap and this money was delivered through the fourth accused Harish.
Along with the money, two mobile phones were also provided to the shooters. Accused Harish has been living in Pune for the last 9 years. The investigation also revealed that the accused used Snapchat app for chatting and Instagram to call, said Mumbai Police.
How Did The Accused Learn To Shoot?
The accused shooters Gurmail Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap learned to shoot weapon by watching videos on YouTube and used to practice shooting (without a magazine) in Mumbai. Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested 4 accused so far in the case while three accused are still absconding and search is underway to nab them.
Mumbai Police said that in the black coloured bag found today in connection with the case, they found a 7.62 MM gun.
To identify Baba Siddique, the accused was given Baba Siddique's photo and banner photo and was told that this was the target. The house and office were also recced 25 days before the incident, Mumbai Police informed. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/baba-siddique-murder-conspiracy-to-kill-ncp-leader-started-3-months-back-accused-used-snapchat-app-for-chatting-instagram-for-calling-says-mumbai-police | 2024-10-15T17:53:25Z |
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Hyundai Motor India’s Rs 27,870 crore IPO — India’s largest-ever — has turned the spotlight on the performance of mega offerings in the domestic markets and their impact on the overall markets. An analysis done by Bloomberg shows large offerings tend to weigh on the performance of the overall markets. For instance, the benchmark Nifty 50 index had declined 3 per cent one month after the Rs 20,557 crore IPO of state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
Similarly, the index crashed 5 per cent following Paytm’s Rs 18,300 crore IPO in November 2021, the biggest back then. Experts attribute this phenomenon to large IPOs absorbing market liquidity, subsequently weighing on the overall market performance. Furthermore, the post-listing performance of most of the large IPOs has been underwhelming. Hyundai’s grey market premium suggests a listing price close to its issue price, potentially indicating a lukewarm start. | https://www.business-standard.com/markets/ipo/big-ipos-weigh-on-market-performance-124101500874_1.html | 2024-10-15T17:53:26Z |
CBS has established such a reputation for dissing Republicans and promoting Democrats that there have been calls for the organization to report its air time as a donation to the political campaign of Kamala Harris, or even lose its broadcasting license.
The network staged a vice presidential debate with biased moderators, edited a Harris interview to actually insert an answer in place of her word salad, and now U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson “brings ALL the receipts” to show how CBS is continuing its political campaigning.
I recently traveled to NC and victims of Hurricane Helene told me nearly two weeks after landfall, the Biden-Harris Administration had STILL not provided them with all the resources they desperately needed.
But CBS selectively edited OUT ENTIRELY this first-hand perspective. pic.twitter.com/ZjO5LWdtsM
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) October 15, 2024
Apparently, CBS also doesn’t want you to hear about Virginia Gov. Youngkin, who is trying to clean the state’s voter rolls so non-American citizens can’t vote there.
We need more states doing this, but the Biden-Harris Administration is SUING VIRGINIA and trying to STOP it. pic.twitter.com/10JIJSNkPR
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) October 15, 2024
CBS has been under fire for selectively editing their interviews to PROMOTE Democrats and UNDERMINE Republicans.
Yesterday, they chose to cut FIVE important minutes out of my nearly 15 minute interview.
You can be the judge as to why.
Stand by for the receipts. pic.twitter.com/Rv4PK1Cv1W
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) October 15, 2024
It was a commentary at the Twitchy website that monitors social media reports that explained under its headline, “Speaker Johnson reveals deceptive CBS interview manipulation and brings ALL the receipts,” that not only does the legacy network edit interviews to “HELP Democrats” then “also edit interviews to try and make Republicans look dumb.”
Johnson posted online the evidence and told viewers, “You can be the judge as to why.”
He explained, “I recently traveled to NC and victims of Hurricane Helene told me nearly two weeks after landfall, the Biden-Harris Administration had STILL not provided them with all the resources they desperately needed. But CBS selectively edited OUT ENTIRELY this first-hand perspective.”
Further, he said, “Apparently, CBS also doesn’t want you to hear about Virginia Gov. Youngkin, who is trying to clean the state’s voter rolls so non-American citizens can’t vote there. We need more states doing this, but the Biden-Harris Administration is SUING VIRGINIA and trying to STOP it.”
It gets worse, he confirms, “The Biden-Harris Admin let millions of illegal aliens in our country. So, the House passed the SAVE Act to ensure only American citizens vote in American elections. CBS edited that out and focused on 2020 instead of immediate threats to election integrity.”
WND reported last week when the network confirmed its support for Harris, by inserting into an interview an answer that she had not delivered to that question.
See the video (Please be aware of one scatological reference to her comments in the video description):
Holy. Shit.
60 Minutes cut Kamala’s nonsense answer on Israel and replaced it with a completely seperate sentence she said earlier in the interview…
Mixing and matching questions and answers. This isn’t journalism. It’s fraud.pic.twitter.com/onXli46xL6
— Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) October 8, 2024
The interview included Bill Whitaker asking: “But it seems that Prime Minister Netanyahu is not listening?”
Harris’ actual response: “Well, Bill, the work that we have done has resulted in a number of movements in that region by Israel that were very much prompted by or a result of many things, including our advocacy for what needs to happen in the region.”
Then “60 Minutes” edited her response, apparently to make it better?
Bill Whitaker: “But it seems that Prime Minister Netanyahu is not listening?”
Harris: “We are not going to stop pursuing what is necessary for the United States to be clear about where we stand on the need for this war to end.”
Talk show host Glenn Beck also commented:
If social media platforms have to answer to Congress for election interference, so should CBS News if it deceptively edited Kamala Harris’ 60 Minutes interview. pic.twitter.com/o5k3d9B91k
— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) October 11, 2024
As WND reported, former President Trump hammered CBS News and “60 Minutes” on Sunday for its deceptive editing of its interview with Harris.
“Let’s talk about the single greatest scandal, in my opinion, in broadcast history,” Trump said.
“’60 Minutes’ and CBS interviewed Kamala, and she’s incompetent. She gave them the dumbest answer anyone’s ever heard. So they took that answer out, the whole answer they threw out, and they took another answer that she gave to a totally different question and inserted it. And supposedly, they did this a number of times. And they got caught. ’60 Minutes’ and CBS should lose their license for that.”
#Trump: ’60 Minutes and #CBS should lose their license’ for ‘single greatest scandal in broadcast history’ #media #Election2024 @mariabartiromo pic.twitter.com/uumW8UtulO
— WorldNetDaily (@worldnetdaily) October 13, 2024
It was during the JD Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate that CBS’ bias was on show. WND reported then that there were accusations of “unethical journalistic malpractice” for a moderator.
While both moderators, Nora O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan, previously had expressed criticism of President Donald Trump, it was Brennan’s behavior toward Vance that prompted an editorial in the Washington Examiner that described her behavior:
After Vance detailed how President Joe Biden and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris “brought in millions of illegal immigrants,” some of whom are overwhelming schools and hospitals and driving up housing prices, Brennan jumped in to editorialize, asserting, “Just to clarify for our viewers, Springfield, Ohio, does have a large number of Haitian migrants who have legal status — temporary protected status.”
Vance responded, “Margaret, the rules were that you guys weren’t going to fact-check, and since you’re fact-checking me, I think it’s important to say what’s actually going on.” He then gave a detailed and accurate explanation of how Biden and Harris created a smartphone app called the CBP One app that lets illegal immigrants fly into the United States and receive temporary “parole” status that expires in two years.
“That is the facilitation of illegal immigration, Margaret,” Vance explained, “by our own leadership. And Kamala Harris opened up that pathway.” Brennan then cut Vance’s microphone.
The commentary noted it was “unethical journalistic malpractice. She falsely or misleadingly fact-checked the Republican’s comments and then, instead of facilitating a proper airing of the issue, silenced the candidate who was making them and the Democrat look ignorant and dishonest.”
WATCH: Trump sounds alarm about ‘bigger problem’ on Election Day
WATCH: ’60 Minutes’ uses deceptive editing to make Kamala Harris look coherent
CBS partisan assigned to vice presidential debate accused of ‘unethical journalistic malpractice’ | https://www.wnd.com/2024/10/watch-cbs-busted-again-for-deceptively-editing-news-to-favor-democrats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-cbs-busted-again-for-deceptively-editing-news-to-favor-democrats | 2024-10-15T17:53:26Z |
Sr Women's NFC: Maharashtra And Delhi Continue To Rain Goals
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10/15/2024 9:45:08 AM
(MENAFN- IANS) Jaipur, Oct 15 (IANS) There were goals aplenty in two Group D matches of the 29th Senior Women's National football Championship for the Rajmata Jijabai Trophy at the Vidhyadharnagar Stadium on Tuesday as Maharashtra recorded a massive 26-0 victory over Andaman & Nicobar, and Delhi defeated Pondicherry 11-0.
Bettering Delhi's 21-0 win over Andaman & Nicobar two days ago, Maharashtra took pole position thanks to a better goal difference. A draw against Delhi in the final group match on Thursday will be enough for Maharashtra to qualify for the final round. Delhi will need a victory to bag top spot.
Maharashtra's 26 goals were netted by nine different players. Vaishnavi Barate (3', 11', 24', 29', 35') and captain Arya More (27', 74', 76', 90+2', 90+4') scored five goals each. Sakshi Hiwale (1', 28', 33', 45+5') got four to her name. Payal Kothari (40', 80', 90+5') and substitute Urvi Salunkhe (65', 78', 88') got a hat-trick each. Pooja Gupta scored a brace (64', 90+6'), while Prerna Meshram (16'), Ritika Singh (42') and Shravani Nigade (75') netted one each. Andaman & Nicobar's Ishita Nagda scored an own goal (45+2').
For Delhi, Fragrancy Riwan opened the scoring (4') before Deepika Pal (37', 57', 61', 89') and Sanfida Nongrum (2', 32', 33', 45') did the bulk of the scoring. Debika Tanti scored two after coming from the bench (70', 84').
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HousingWire Unveils “Full Picture” Homepage Strategy, Delivering Housing Market News, Analysis, and Data
The redesigned homepage embodies the company’s strategy of providing mortgage and real estate professionals with The Full Picture
DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HousingWire, a media and information services company covering the housing industry, launched a redesigned homepage that embodies the company’s strategy of providing mortgage and real estate professionals with The Full Picture — incorporating news, data, multimedia and research under one roof. The Full Picture homepage strategy begins to reveal HousingWire’s suite of capabilities, and sets the stage for the company's data-centric product strategy.The launch reflects HousingWire’s broader vision: to empower housing leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions and foster stronger connections within the industry.
The new homepage destination will offer an enhanced user experience by featuring data visualizations from partners such as Altos Research and Polly. Additional data partnerships and activations are currently in development. The site also integrates multimedia assets like HousingWire’s popular podcasts and video content, including the top mortgage podcast, HousingWire Daily, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler and Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami.
"This homepage launch marks a major step in our transition to connecting news and data to fully empower our users, but it's just one step as we continue to evolve as an organization – building organically and integrating acquisitions into the Full Picture playbook," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media.
"We’re thrilled to debut this new homepage, which brings HousingWire’s vision to life in a more dynamic and interactive way. Our readers depend on us for reliable, timely information to navigate the complexities of the housing market, and this redesign allows us to deliver that content more effectively than ever before,” said Diego Sanchez, President of HW Media. “From cutting-edge data visualizations to engaging multimedia, we’re empowering our audience with the tools and insights they need to stay ahead in this ever-evolving industry."
The data-centric approach flows from the HousingWire homepage to the HousingWire subscription product and the company’s Altos SaaS tools. The full product roadmap extends to a professional-grade information services platform.
HousingWire is a tech-driven information services company, providing unique data, research, and respected business journalism to housing professionals. From data-driven analysis to must-attend events, HousingWire enables leaders to advance their understanding and business outcomes in today’s dynamic market.
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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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UN says deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon should be investigated
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AITO, Lebanon (AP) — The United Nations is calling for an independent investigation into an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon that killed at least 22 people. A spokesperson for the U.N.’s human rights office says it has received credible reports that a dozen women and children were among the dead. Rescuers were still finding bodies and remains in the rubble of the building on Tuesday, a day after the strike. The Israeli military said it “struck a target belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization” and that it would look into reports of civilian deaths. Earlier Tuesday, the acting leader of Hezbollah said it would fire rockets into more areas of Israel until it ceases its airstrikes and ends its ground invasion of Lebanon. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/un-says-deadly-israeli-strike-in-northern-lebanon-should-be-investigated/ | 2024-10-15T17:53:29Z |
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Election Commission Tuesday announced Maharashtra will vote in one phase on November 20, while Jharkhand will go to polls in two phases on November 13 and 20, setting the stage for another round of contest between a buoyant BJP and the opposition INDIA bloc, which has been jolted by the Congress' shock Haryana defeat.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced at a press conference here that the counting of votes will be held on November 23, a day before the current Maharashtra assembly completes its term.
Flanked by Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and S S Sandhu, Kumar also said the bypolls to 47 assembly seats and Wayanad Lok Sabha seats will be held on November 13.
The Wayanad Lok Sabha seat was vacated by Rahul Gandhi, who has also won from the Rae Bareli parliamentary constituency which he kept.
The Congress on Tuesday announced Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the bypoll from the Wayanad parliamentary seat.
Bypolls for the Kedarnath assembly seat and Nanded Lok Sabha seat will be held on November 20.
Bypolls are also scheduled to be held for the Basirhat parliamentary seat in West Bengal and Milkipur assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh, but were not announced as election petitions have been filed for both the seats.
The elections will be held in two phases in 81-strong assembly in Jharkhand this time around as against five in 2019.
The CEC said it was not possible to conduct the assembly elections in Jharkhand in a single phase due to security reasons, but it is noteworthy that the number of phases has been brought down from five in 2019 to two this year.
In a bid to address the issue of urban apathy, the Election Commission has decided to hold voting on Wednesday, with an aim to discourage voters from going on vacations if the exercise is clubbed with weekends.
The BJP aims to retain power in 288-strong Maharashtra assembly with allies Shiv Sena, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and the NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is facing a challenge from the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition of the Congress-NCP(SP)-Shiv Sena (UBT), which hopes to repeat its performance in the Lok Sabha elections. The opposition MVA alliance won 31 of the 48 seats in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha elections.
NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar, considered the architect of the MVA coalition in Maharashtra, declared that he will not rest until he puts Maharashtra on the "right track" regardless of his age.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the state awaits a "strong mandate" to the Mahayuti alliance in the next month's assembly elections for its development.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance led by the BJP has 202 members in the 288-member assembly. The BJP is the single largest party with 102 members followed by the NCP (40), Shiv Sena (38), and smaller outfits and Independents adding 22 members.
The opposition MVA coalition has 71 members in the assembly. Congress has 37 members followed by Shiv Sena-UBT (16), NCP-SP (12), SP (2), CPI(M) (1), PWPI (1). AIMIM has two members in the state assembly, where 15 seats are vacant.
In the 81-member Jharkhand assembly, the Congress is playing second fiddle to the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren as they try to retain power, as the BJP looks to make a comeback.
In the 2019 assembly elections, the contest was close, with the JMM winning 30 seats and the BJP securing 25, down from 37 in 2014. The JMM-Congress-RJD alliance won a comfortable majority with 47 seats in the 81-member assembly.
The BJP has announced that its seat-sharing arrangement within the NDA is "almost final," with the first list of candidates expected within the next two days.
According to the proposed arrangement, the Sudesh Mahto-led AJSU Party will contest 9-11 seats, while the Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) will field candidates in two constituencies. Talks regarding seat-sharing with LJP (Ram Vilas) are scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday, pending the return of its chief Chirag Paswan from abroad.
On Monday, Soren confirmed that the JMM-led alliance will contest all 81 seats, although seat-sharing among the allies is yet to be finalised. The Congress said it will contest the polls in alliance with the JMM, with a decision on seat-sharing expected soon.
Currently, the strength of the assembly stands at 74, with the JMM-led ruling alliance comprising 44 members -- 26 from the JMM, 17 from Congress, and one from RJD. PTI NAB SKU GJS BJ SKU TIR TIR | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/maharashtra-votes-on-nov-20-jharkhand-on-nov-13-and-20-results-on-nov-23-7317543 | 2024-10-15T17:53:31Z |
Mumbai: The Airport Customs officials have apprehended a passenger who had smuggled marijuana worth Rs 3.46 crore from Bangkok. This is the third such instance wherein Airport Customs have thwarted Marijuana smuggling bid from Bangkok.
Based on profiling, custom officers of CSMI Airport, Mumbai, intercepted a passenger who arrived from Bangkok and seized significant quantity of NDPS goods. The operation led to the seizure of 3.46 kilograms of contraband purported to be Ganja (Marijuana) with an estimated provisional value of Rs 3.46 crores.
The purported Ganja (Marijuana) was concealed in food packets which were placed inside a trolley bag carried by a passenger. As a result of this operation one passenger was arrested under NDPS Act.
In another case, based on proofing, a passenger who had arrived from Dubai to Mumbai was intercepted and the smuggled goods that is gold bars totally weighing 525.00 grams valued at Rs 38.17 lakhs were recovered. The said gold items were concealed inside the Sewing Machine kept inside trolley bag carried by the passenger. The sewing machine was cut open by the Customs officers to unearth the hidden gold bars.
On Sunday, the Airport Customs officials have intercepted a passenger who had arrived from Bangkok and seized 5076 grams of contraband purported to be Marijuana with an estimated provisional value of Rs 5.07 crores. On Saturday, the officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Airport Customs, had arrested a passenger for allegedly smuggling 596 grams of Marijuana worth Rs 59.60 lakh from Bangkok.
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Interestingly, in all the cases the contraband was concealed inside food packets, which were placed inside a trolley bag carried by the passenger and were smuggled from Bangkok. The Customs is probing if the same syndicate was involved in all these three cases.
"The officers at Mumbai Airport demonstrated exceptional vigilance showcasing the effectiveness of their profiling and surveillance efforts. Mumbai Airport continues to exemplify stringent security measures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all passengers by thwarting illegal activities," said a Customs official. | https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-airport-customs-seizes-346-kg-smuggled-marijuana-worth-346-crore-from-bangkok-passenger | 2024-10-15T17:53:31Z |
Labour's £22bn pledge for CCS is a welcome step, but more nuanced policy is required to deliver a decarbonised and resilient energy system, argues the Grantham Institute's Esin Serin
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New Balance Run Club back in the UAE
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10/15/2024 9:45:13 AM
(MENAFN- Current Global) Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 15, 2024: New Balance, the brand synonymous with running excellence, announced the launch of the highly anticipated New Balance Run Club (NBRC) in Dubai as well as its re-launch in Abu Dhabi. NBRC will host a total of 71 sessions until December 23rd, 2024.
Celebrating the country’s existing running community, whilst encouraging more to take up the sport, NBRC encourages an active lifestyle and serves to create an inclusive community, as a reflection of the brand’s ‘Run Your Way’ initiative.
NBRC will offer a range of sessions three times a week in Dubai and twice a week in Abu Dhabi, in which individuals of all running backgrounds can join through an easy sign-up process. New Balance will hold 37 sessions in Dubai, alongside 34 sessions in Abu Dhabi, giving all the opportunity to join in.
Through the guidance of professional coaches and pacers, all joiners of NBRC will be provided with personalised support. By focusing on interval, speed, strength, and conditioning-related activities, NBRC aims to improve on the health and fitness of all individuals involved.
To appreciate those with a passion for fitness, New Balance is offering new members of NBRC an opportunity to avail additional benefits such as exclusive access to upcoming events, a chance to run with New Balance ambassadors, exclusive trials of new product launches, goodies, and more.
Free registrations for the NBRC can be found by visiting NBRC Dubai or NBRC Abu Dhabi
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
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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. 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.” | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/15/us-warns-israel-to-boost-humanitarian-aid-into-gaza-or-risk-weapons-funding/ | 2024-10-15T17:53:35Z |
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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Surajpur, Oct 15 (PTI) A history-sheeter who allegedly murdered the wife and daughter of a policeman in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district was arrested on Tuesday, an official said here.
Accused Kuldeep Sahu was nabbed from Balrampur district bordering Jharkhand, Surajpur Senior Superintendent of Police M R Ahire said.
Sahu allegedly killed the 35-year-old wife and 11-year-old daughter of a police head constable in Surajpur city on Sunday night.
As to the reports claiming that the woman and her daughter were sexually assaulted, the official said the autopsy report did not confirm this, but further probe was underway.
Sahu first threw hot oil on one of the constables deployed along the route of a Durga idol immersion procession. He then tried to mow down the head constable and other police personnel with a four-wheeler when they arrived at the scene to apprehend him.
Subsequently, when the head constable returned home from duty, he found the outer door broken and his wife and daughter missing with blood stains inside the house.
Their bodies were found on the outskirts of Pidha village, four km away, on Monday morning. PTI COR KRK | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/man-accused-of-murdering-policemans-wife-daughter-arrested-7317521 | 2024-10-15T17:53:37Z |
Mumbai: The Global Vipassana Pagoda at Gorai has curated an experiential centre where visitors can travel through the two-and-a-half millennia-old history of the Vipassana meditation technique after its discovery by Gautam Buddha.
The exposition, spread over an area of 20,000 square feet, uses the latest audio-visual techniques to tell the story of Buddha, his quest for enlightenment, his rejection of ritual penances, and his realisation of Vipassana.
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Visitors will then be walked through the period of Emperor Ashoka a few centuries later when missionaries spread Buddha's ideas across the Old World. The exhibition ends with the story of Acharya Shri Satyanarayan Goenka who brought the meditation technique back to India from Myanmar where it had survived even as Buddhism ebbed away in its Indian homeland.
The project is the vision of two shishyas or disciples of Goenka. The exposition's curator said that the centre was the dream of Acharya Goenka. "The two shishyas were close to him and they wanted to fulfill his wish," the curator added.
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Goenka, who was born in an Indian business family living in Myanmar (then called Burma) learnt meditation in the 1950s from his guru Sayagyi U Ba Khin. On instructions from the guru he came to India, an unfamiliar place for him, to replant the technique in the birthplace of Buddhism. He held his first Vipassana camp in Kalbadevi in July 1969. Goenka, who died in 2013, established the first centre at Igatpuri near Nashik.
The grand pagoda at Gorai, modelled on the Shwedagon Pagoda at Yangon, Myanmar, and completed in 2008, is one of the largest stone monuments in Asia. The pagoda enshrines a relic of Buddha on the ceiling of its vast pillar-less hall.
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The Gorai centre is one of the 240 meditation centres across the world, including 116 in India. Jack Dorsey, former CEO of Twitter (now X) and Hollywood actor Lupita Nyong'o are among the millions of meditators who have attended the 10-day Vipassana course offered at these centres. Their testimonies of the course, in their own words, is part of the exhibition.
A trustee of Global Vipassana Foundation said that in 2018, two significant anniversaries were on the horizon - 50 years of vipassana’s revival in India in 2019 and Puj Goenkaji’s birth centenary in 2024. Various projects, including the museum, were planned to mark the jubilees.
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One of the visionaries behind the project, who did not want to be named, said that Vipassana means and teaches to see reality as it actually is and not as it may seem or is believed. "Example, when we feel angry at someone, a vipassana meditator will quickly realise that the seeming cause for anger is not agitating him as much as the agitation he chooses to react with. Thus Vipassana is a huge advantage, even a competitive advantage as the meditator sees both inside and outside while others can see only outside."
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The exhibition is currently open only on Sundays, but the Global Vipassana Foundation said they are in the process of making it operational on other days. Like most services at the centre, the exhibition does not charge a fee, relying on donations from meditators to fund their work.
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Visitors who experience the exposition are inspired to take the short Aanapan (breathing technique) course as a window to the main programme. "This helps you to learn the art of living. Only peaceful and wise individuals can create a peaceful and a happy world," said one of the persons who is directing the project.
Madhusudan Agrawal, co-founder and vice-chairman of Ajanta Pharma Ltd, and a Vipassana sadhak who is part of the project, said he wanted to share the transformative power of Vipassana meditation with a broader audience.
"Recognising how Vipassana has positively impacted countless individuals worldwide, we felt a strong desire to create an exposition that could introduce its timeless principles in an accessible, engaging manner, allowing more people to discover its potential for inner peace and clarity," said Agarwal who added that Vipassana has been a journey of self-awareness and personal growth. "We hope visitors leave the exposition with a clear understanding of Vipassana’s essence and how it can be a tool for personal transformation." | https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-global-vipassana-pagoda-in-gorai-unveils-experiential-centre-showcasing-2500-year-old-history-of-vipassana-meditation | 2024-10-15T17:53:38Z |
UN Officials Call For Urgent Ceasefire In Lebanon
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(MENAFN- IANS) Beirut, Oct 15 (IANS) Two senior UN officials on Tuesday urged a ceasefire in Lebanon after witnessing the dire circumstances facing families and children due to the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict, according to a statement by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
"The children and families of Lebanon need this war to end. To protect them from violence, ensure they can receive essential supplies and services, and prevent further deterioration of the situation, a ceasefire is urgent," said UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban and the UN World Food Programme's Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau after a three-day visit to Lebanon.
The two officials said they visited shelters and informal tented settlements and engaged with affected communities to notice that each person has a story of forced displacement and multiple struggles, Xinhua news agency reported.
"Around 1.2 million people have been affected ... Nearly 190,000 displaced individuals are currently sheltered in over 1,000 facilities, while hundreds of thousands more are seeking safety among family and friends," said the statement.
The two officials also highlighted the significant impact of the conflict on children and their psychological situation.
"Almost every child in Lebanon has been impacted in some way. Many have been victims of bombardments, losing loved ones, their homes, access to education, and are facing an uncertain future in possibly deeper poverty," they said.
"All parties must prioritise the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. This includes protecting schools, hospitals, and water systems and ensuring safe passage for civilians fleeing conflict zones," they added.
Hezbollah and the Israeli army continued to exchange fire on Tuesday. Hezbollah announced that its fighters shot down an Israeli Hermes 450 drone at midnight and fired a barrage of rockets at the outskirts of Tel Aviv Monday evening.
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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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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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Imphal, Oct 15 (PTI) The Congress in Manipur on Tuesday welcomed the talks held between the Meitei and Kuki legislators in Delhi to find a solution to the ethnic crisis in the northeastern state, but said this initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs should have been made much earlier.
State Congress president K Meghachandra also said that Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Union Minister Amit Shah should have been present at the meeting, held for the first time since ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state 17 months ago.
"We appreciate the talks as we have hope for peace and normalcy in the state. However, it would have been better if the meeting had been called earlier. Precious lives could have been saved if it was held earlier," Meghachandra told PTI.
More than 220 people, including members of both the Kuki and Meitei communities as well as security personnel, have been killed in the violence that broke out in Manipur on May 3 last year.
"The meeting would have been more purposeful if opposition party members as well as civil society organizations were also included. They (the Centre) should have invited the opposition. From the current state of things, it points to a meeting of government legislators only," the state Congress chief said.
Those who attended the meeting included state Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, Tongbram Robindro, Th Basantakumar Singh from the Meitei side and Kuki MLAs Letpao Haokip and Nemcha Kipgen - both state ministers.
The Naga community was represented by MLAs Ram Muivah, Awangbow Newmai and L Dikho, the sources said.
The Congress leader claimed that the absence of Amit Shah and Biren Singh at the meeting would have an impact.
“Biren Singh is the head of the government and he holds the home portfolio. His presence was required. The absence of Shah shows the negligence of the government and made the meeting incomplete,” Meghachandra said.
Kuki legislator Paolienlal Haokip, who was not invited to the talks, said the meeting is a welcome step but the issue in the state is political and it needs to be handled politically.
Haokip, a BJP MLA who is vocal about the rights of the Kukis, said, “The matter should not be treated as a fight between two villages... It has come to a point where a section of citizens have been cleansed and so much killing has happened." The United People’s Front (UPF), a Kuki militant group and one of the signatories of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) with Central and state governments, raised the issue of separate administration for the tribals of Manipur.
“We have consistently prioritised the establishment of a distinct administration within the Indian Constitution to ensure that our identity, culture and resources are constitutionally safeguarded and that our people can live dignified lives and flourish in the same manner as others,” the UPF said.
The SoO pact was signed by the Centre, the Manipur government and two conglomerates of Kuki militant outfits – Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the United People’s Front (UPF). The pact was signed in 2008 and extended periodically thereafter. PTI COR NN | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/manipur-cong-welcomes-delhi-talks-on-ethnic-crisis-questions-absence-of-cm-shah-7317621 | 2024-10-15T17:53:43Z |
The following are the top rated Energy stocks according to Validea's Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Martin Zweig. This strategy looks for growth stocks with persistent accelerating earnings and sales growth, reasonable valuations and low debt.
ENBRIDGE INC (USA) (ENB) is a large-cap growth stock in the Natural Gas Utilities industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Martin Zweig is 69% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Enbridge Inc. is an energy transportation and distribution company. The Company operates through five business segments: Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission and Midstream, Gas Distribution and Storage, Renewable Power Generation, and Energy Services. Liquids Pipelines consists of pipelines and terminals in Canada and the United States that transport and export various grades of crude oil and other liquid hydrocarbons. Gas Transmission and Midstream consists of its investments in natural gas pipelines and gathering and processing facilities in Canada and the United States. Gas Distribution and Storage consists of its natural gas utility operations. Renewable Power Generation consists of investments in wind and solar assets, geothermal, waste heat recovery, and transmission assets. Energy Services provides physical commodity marketing, logistics services, and energy marketing services. The Company owns Aitken Creek Gas Storage facility and Aitken Creek North Gas Storage facility.
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COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is a large-cap value stock in the Oil & Gas Operations industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Martin Zweig is 69% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Coterra Energy Inc. is an independent oil and gas company. The Company is engaged in the development, exploration and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Its operations are primarily concentrated in three core operating areas: the Permian Basin in west Texas and southeast New Mexico, the Marcellus Shale in northeast Pennsylvania and the Anadarko Basin in the Mid-Continent region in Oklahoma. Its Permian Basin properties hold approximately 296,000 net acres in its core operating area in the Delaware Basin. Its Marcellus Shale properties hold approximately 186,000 net acres in the dry gas window of the Marcellus Shale. The Anadarko Basin properties hold approximately 182,000 net acres and its development activities are primarily focused on both the Woodford Shale and the Meramec formations. It sells oil, natural gas and NGLs to industrial customers, local distribution companies, oil and gas marketers, pipeline companies and power generation facilities.
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ARCHROCK INC (AROC) is a mid-cap growth stock in the Oil Well Services & Equipment industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Martin Zweig is 69% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Archrock, Inc. is an energy infrastructure company with a primary focus on midstream natural gas compression. The Company is a provider of natural gas compression services to customers in the energy industry throughout. the United States. It is a supplier of aftermarket services to customers that own compression equipment. Its segments include Contract Operations and Aftermarket Services. The Contract Operations business is comprised of its owned fleet of natural gas compression equipment that it use to provide operations services to its customers. The aftermarket services business provides a full range of services to support the compression needs of its customers that own compression equipment, including operations, maintenance, overhaul and reconfiguration services and sales of parts and components. It provides comprehensive contract operations services, such as personnel, equipment, tools, materials and supplies to meet its customer's natural gas compression needs.
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EXCELERATE ENERGY INC (EE) is a mid-cap growth stock in the Natural Gas Utilities industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Martin Zweig is 62% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Excelerate Energy, Inc. is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company. The Company offers a full range of flexible regasification services from floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) to infrastructure development, to LNG and natural gas supply. The Company operates a fleet of ten purpose-built FSRUs, have completed more than 2,700 ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of LNG with over 50 LNG operators and delivered more than 6,600 billion cubic feet of natural gas through 16 LNG regasification terminals. In addition to standard LNG carrier functionality, its purpose-built FSRUs have the onboard capability to vaporize LNG and deliver natural gas through specially designed offshore and near-shore receiving facilities. Its business spans the globe, with regional offices in approximately 10 countries and operations in the Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Finland, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States.
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MATADOR RESOURCES CO (MTDR) is a mid-cap value stock in the Oil & Gas Operations industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Martin Zweig is 62% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Matador Resources Company is an independent energy company. The Company is engaged in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. It operates through two segments: exploration and production and midstream. The exploration and production segment are engaged in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States and is focused primarily on the oil and liquids-rich portion of the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring plays in the Delaware Basin in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. The midstream segment conducts midstream operations in support of the Company's exploration, development and production operations and provides natural gas processing, oil transportation services, oil, natural gas and produced water gathering services and produce water disposal services to third parties.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One person has died after a Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus hit a pedestrian on an electric scooter late Tuesday morning.
St. Pete Police said the accident happened at the intersection of 22nd Avenue and the Pinellas Trail. Police said the pedestrian on the electric scooter was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries.
The PSTA bus was carrying ten passengers when it was involved in an accident. No one was injured in the accident.
The e-scooter driver's name has not been released.
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Chandigarh, Oct 15 (PTI) Amid an escalation in the diplomatic row between India and Canada over separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) Tuesday urged constructive dialogue to safeguard the rights of the Sikh community across both nations.
Recent events have highlighted significant challenges faced by Sikhs, particularly regarding issues of identity, safety, and political representation, the NAPA said.
The association said it is deeply concerned about the potential ramifications of the strained diplomatic relations on the Sikh diaspora, which has long been a bridge between the two cultures.
NAPA head Satnam Singh Chahal said many Sikhs in Canada are feeling anxious about their safety and the possibility of a backlash as tensions rise.
The association urged both governments to ensure the protection of all communities, particularly minorities, and prioritise "dialogue over conflict".
Constructive discussions can pave the way for better understanding and cooperation, which is essential for the health of the Sikh community and the broader relationship between India and Canada, it said.
Chahal further said that the political climate risks polarisation among the Sikh community, leading to "fractures that undermine unity and solidarity".
It is crucial to foster a sense of togetherness rather than division, he said.
"The Sikh community has a rich history intertwined with both India and Canada. The narratives surrounding Sikhs must be informed by their contributions rather than historical grievances alone," Chahal added.
NAPA urged community members to engage actively in the political process, advocating for their rights and ensuring their voices are heard in discussions that impact their future.
"As we navigate these challenging times, NAPA reaffirms its commitment to advocating for the rights of Sikhs and promoting a spirit of cooperation, understanding, and mutual respect," it said.
The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's allegations in September last year of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar. New Delhi rejected Trudeau's charges as "absurd".
In his comments at the media briefing on Monday, Trudeau, referring to findings by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) claimed that it has "clear and compelling evidence that agents of the government of India have engaged in, and continue to engage in, activities that pose a significant threat to public safety".
On its part, India strongly rejected attempts by Canadian authorities to link Indian agents with criminal gangs in Canada with official sources even saying that Ottawa's assertion that it shared evidence with New Delhi in the Nijjar case was simply not true. PTI VSD SKY SKY | https://www.newsdrum.in/national/napa-calls-for-dialogue-amid-diplomatic-row-between-india-canada-over-nijjars-killing-7317558 | 2024-10-15T17:53:45Z |
Avi Yemini tells Tim Pool the horrors of San Francisco's drug epidemic
'People are literally falling over. There's no fear of any consequence because there is no consequence,' said Yemini.
Appearing on political commentator Tim Pool's podcast, Rebel News journalist Avi Yemini shared his eye-opening experience visiting one of San Francisco's most drug-infested neighbourhoods.
After visiting the Tenderloin district of the city, Yemini explained that almost everyone he spoke with pointed to illegal immigration as the leading cause of the despair.
"They were saying, a lot of it came down to illegal migrants taking all their opportunities," he said. "That's how they feel, whether it's true or not I don't know. But this is how the average and mostly African Americans that I spoke to were feeling."
"I don't know if they're going to be voting, because I get the feeling there that most people, all they're really fixed on is their next hit," he said.
Yemini also discussed how the lawless nature of the area has contributed to the suffering of countless residents. "You walk into this bizarre, alternative reality, which is horrible," he said.
"You feel bad, they were really nice people, straight up, everyone who talked to me. Almost everybody except like a couple drug dealers."
The Rebel News journalist explained that if the rest of America devolves into San Francisco-like conditions under Kamala Harris, things could get out of control.
"It's an insane place. If really that is the future of anywhere, like broader America, I would do anything to vote against that," he said. | https://www.rebelnews.com/avi_yemini_tells_tim_pool_the_horrors_of_san_francisco_s_drug_epidemic | 2024-10-15T17:53:45Z |
Afghan Security Forces Prevent Smuggling Of 169 Historical Relics
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(MENAFN- IANS) Kabul, Oct 15 (IANS) Afghan security forces prevented the smuggling of 169 historical artefacts in collaboration with the officials of the information and culture department of Kandahar province, said Khubaib Ghufran, spokesperson for the Ministry of Information and Culture, on Tuesday.
The relics, which include metal pieces, historical books, and documents, have been discovered at the Spin Boldak border crossing point between Afghanistan and Pakistan, said Ghufran, adding that the historical items have been transferred to the information and culture department of Kandahar, and, after record-keeping, will be displayed in the museum, Xinhua news agency reported.
Since taking power in August 2021, the Afghan caretaker government has succeeded in preventing the smuggling of more than 1,500 pieces of cultural and historical relics, the official said.
According to the ministry, more than 60,000 ancient artefacts belonging to different eras have been registered and put on display at the Afghanistan National Museum in Kabul.
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Someone caused $1 million worth of damage to several construction vehicles and work vehicles that were set on fire or vandalized off Interstate 84 in Farmington and state police are trying to figure out who did it.
State police said Hammonasset Construction contacted them around 10:46 a.m. Monday to report that several vehicles that were parked in the area of I-84 West near exit 39A in Farmington had been damaged over the weekend.
Troopers who responded found heavy damage to 11 vehicles in a secluded construction yard off the highway. They said Hammonasset Construction estimates the total loss to be around $1 million.
As the investigation continues, state police said the fire would likely have been visible from the highway in that area, the I-84 West exit 39A off-ramp and the Route 9 exit 40A ramp connector to I-84.
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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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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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TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning are calling on fans and community members to join their efforts in supporting local relief organizations by participating in a collection drive at two upcoming home games.
The drive will benefit three key community partners: Feeding Tampa Bay, Metropolitan Ministries, and the University Area Community Development Corporation (UACDC).
Fans attending the Lightning games on Tuesday, Oct. 15, and Thursday, Oct. 17, can contribute by donating essential items pre-game starting at 5 p.m. on Ford Thunder Alley, just outside Amalie Arena. The collection will begin prior to each game and aims to provide critical support for local families and individuals in need.
Donations of the following items are encouraged:
- Non-perishable food (canned fruits & vegetables, canned proteins, peanut butter, cereal & granola bars, family-sized juice, shelf-stable milk, dry goods)
- Manual can openers & wrapped plastic utensils
- Cleaning supplies (trash bags, sanitizing wipes, laundry detergent pods)
- Hygiene items
- Diapers & baby formula
Fans are encouraged to bring donations to Ford Thunder Alley before heading into the arena to cheer on the Lightning. Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference in helping local families.
For more information on the collection drive and how to get involved, please visit tampabaylightning.com/donate. | https://www.abcactionnews.com/sports/lightning-to-host-food-and-supply-drives-at-upcoming-home-games | 2024-10-15T17:53:51Z |
Dehradun, Oct 15 (PTI) The number of pilgrims coming to Uttarakhand on the Chardham Yatra this season crossed the 41 lakh mark on Tuesday.
A total of 41,13081 pilgrims have visited the Chardham temples, which include Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, this year so far, the Chardham Yatra Management and Control Organisation said.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said seeing the rise in devotees coming for the yatra, the government has decided to expand the travel arrangements further the next year.
According to official figures, 23,649 pilgrims visited the famed Himalayan temples on Monday while the number rose to 26,726 on Tuesday.
The Chardham Yatra has entered its last phase with the portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri closing on November 3, Gangotri on November 2 and Badrinath on November 17.
After the monsoon slowdown, the yatra had picked up pace early this month with more than 20,000 pilgrims visiting the temples in a day on an average.
The pilgrimage slows down almost every year in the rainy season when landslides frequently block the roads to the temples.
Though a drop in the arrival of pilgrims during the rainy season is normal, the yatra to Kedarnath through the trek route had to be completely suspended for nearly a month this year due to largescale damage to it following heavy rain on July 31 causing a number of landslides.
However, the route was finally restored despite the weather hampering the efforts and pilgrims started arriving again in large numbers.
Even the disaster in Kedarghati failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the pilgrims, officials here said.
"Smooth, safe and well-organised Chardham Yatra has been the top priority of the Uttarakhand government. Every year lakhs of devotees from the country and abroad come on Chardham Yatra. Our government is committed to providing a safe environment to the pilgrims," Chief Minister Dhami said.
"Seeing the speed with which the number of devotees is increasing, we will have to expand the travel arrangements further. The exercise for this has already started. This time the arrangements were affected due to the Kedarghati disaster, but the government faced this difficult challenge firmly and restored the Kedar Yatra," he said.
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Kolkata’S Metro Railway Boasts Of Installing India’S Longest Circuit Breaker Panel
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(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) Metro Railway, Kolkata, claims that it has replaced a 40-year-old 11 kV Traction Sub Station (TSS) at Noapara with a new one that has India's longest High-Speed Circuit Breaker (HSCB) panel.
This replacement took place along the Blue Line that connects Kavi Subhash (New Garia) in South Kolkata to Dakshineswar in the city's northern fringes.
Incidentally, this stretch is an extension of India's first Metro service that started in Kolkata in 1984.
"On Monday, Metro Railway general manager P Uday Kumar Reddy energised the 33 kV TSS of the Blue Line's first Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Panel. This state-of-the-art TSS not only comprises the GIS 33 kV high tension panel, it also has India's longest HSCB panel, Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)-based regenerative battery charger, 33 kV dry type traction transformer and this Line's first 3 MW twelve pulse rectifier," said Kausik Mitra, CPRO, Metro Railway.
The 11 kV TSS that this system replaced had a six-pulse rectifier and an 11 kV dry-type traction transformer. The new transformer-rectifier set has a 50 per cent higher capacity. This same model shall be utilized for the upgradation and augmentation of all old substations of the Blue Line for improved services.
According to Mitra, the HSCB panel - being touted as India's longest - is actually a combination of 17 HSCBs. This will allow power blocks for regular maintenance by the civil engineering department. Now that the number of rakes in service in the Blue Line has risen to 34, regular maintenance was becoming a problem with the old system in place.
"We planned this work in July and a day-wise monitoring plan was in place before the substation shutdown programme was finalised. The work started in August and was completed within two months. There was no service disruption during this period. The final tests were carried out in the first week of October and approval for charging the substation was granted by the electrical inspector to the Government of India a week ago," Mitra said.
Upgradation to the 33 kV network has multiple benefits, he said. It will lead to reliability and cost reduction through the removal of all other switch gears in the network. Distribution loss from cables will be reduced due to the higher voltage. The new system is also more environment friendly, according to the CPRO.
Metro Railway expects that this replacement will help it save nearly Rs 350 crore in capital expenditure for the entire Blue Line in equipment replacement and energy-saving costs. The traction sub-stations at Belgachia and Dumdum will be upgraded by December 2024 and February 2025.
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Premier Smith advocating for firearms owners with Bill of Rights amendments
'Alberta is definitely leading the way, they definitely want to loosen things up there. Everybody knows the laws we have right now are ridiculous,' said President of Canada's National Firearms Association Rick Igercich.
On last week's episode of The Gunn Show, Rick Igercich of Canada's National Firearms Association (NFA) discussed the impact of Premier Smith's amendments to Alberta's Bill of Rights on firearms owners.
The premier is doubling down on her commitment to protect property rights and firearms ownership in Alberta, challenging federal regulations and positioning herself as a strong advocate for gun owners.
"Danielle Smith is sticking to her guns," said Igercich. "She actually did a great presentation at Rebel Live, and actually talked about firearms, which I haven't seen any other premier across Canada mention firearms in any of their statements."
Last month, Premier Smith said her government would be introducing legislation to amend the province's Bill of Rights. Smith has proposed to enshrine the right to legally acquire, keep and safely use firearms as part of the amendments.
Speaking to Ezra Levant in Calgary at Rebel News Live, Smith said, "We're going to put protection in there for the ownership and use of firearms. We're going to put protection in there for just compensation in the event the government takes your property or regulates its use away."
"We're going to put protection in there for expression so that we can hopefully challenge some of this cancel culture. And we'll also put protection in there for medical choices." she added.
Igercich also spoke about how he hopes other provinces take Alberta's lead regarding property rights and firearms ownership. "What's happening in Alberta...it's going to be a starting point for the rest of the provinces to follow along because if they can establish that, I'm hoping that the other provinces jump aboard," he said. | https://www.rebelnews.com/premier_smith_advocating_for_firearms_owners_through_bill_of_rights_amendments | 2024-10-15T17:53:51Z |
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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