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How Tristan da Silva can Fortify the Orlando Magic’s Bench Unit
Orlando is on the brink of becoming a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. Placing fifth in the conference last season and being edged out in the first round of the Playoffs by a talented Cleveland Cavaliers team, there’s plenty to be optimistic for with this young, improving unit.
With Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black to name a few, Orlando’s sub-25-year-old talent is some of the brightest across the association, and the team’s newest pick in the 2024 NBA Draft will only further their progression and cohesion.
Tristan da Silva, a 6-foot-9, versatile wing from Colorado, was selected by the organization at No. 18 overall in an effort to bolster their young reserve unit. Da Silva possesses the tools and intangibles to do so, known as a perimeter-oriented player who thrives in providing value within the margins.
His impact should be felt immediately on both ends of the floor, as his defensive reliability is strong along with his range and versatility to be able to cover several positions effectively. The former Buffalo’s off-ball impact offensively is where he’ll provide most on that end, having an efficient trigger from outside but also finding interior opportunities through motion.
Paired with a strong defensive core and with himself rounding out the supporting cast, Orlando’s top-three defensive rating is poised to be fortified with da Silva’s arrival — and the added experience onto the rest of the team’s young guys. Next season will be one of importance for the Magic to make another leap, getting past the first round and building upon their current foundation.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sofia Nelson, a former close friend of vice presidential hopeful J.D. Vance, about how he's changed from the person she knew for more than a decade.
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Julian Alvarez‘s future at Manchester City looks up in the air as the Argentine star lacks playing time under Pep Guardiola. The striker recently fueled rumors about a potential departure as he’ll be thinking about what to do next after the Olympics.
Pep Guardiola reacted to Alvarez’s comments about his Man City future with a cold statement, claiming there are many other players on the squad who also want to play in the big games.
Speaking to Gaston Edul of TyC Sports after Argentina’s win over Ukraine at Paris 2024, Alvarez revealed he heard what Guardiola had to say and set the record straight on this situation.
“I just said I need to think, as I always do after every season to make balance. I always say I’m comfortable at Man City, it’s a great club, so I didn’t say anything bad,” Alvarez said.
What did Julian Alvarez say about his playing time and future at Manchester City?
Speaking to DSports and TyC Sports in France, where he’s representing Argentina at the Olympics, Alvarez admitted being a bit frustrated with his lack of minutes in the biggest moments of the season with Manchester City. In fact, he’ll be considering whether to stay at the club once he concludes his Olympic participation.
“Last season, I was one of the players with the most minutes in the team in the Premier League, but it’s true that in some important games, it’s not pleasant to be left out. I will have time to consider my decision,” Alvarez said. “I haven’t stopped to think things through calmly. Once the Olympic Games are over, I will take the time to reflect on what I want for myself.“
How did Pep Guardiola react to Alvarez’s comments on his playing time and future at Man City?
While Alvarez’s comments made noise, Guardiola added even more fuel to the fire with a firm reaction to the Argentine striker’s comments, refusing to tell whether he plans to give Julian more playing time.
“I don’t think about replacing (him), but I knew that he said that he’s going to think about it,” Guardiola said. “When he finishes to think about it, his agent is going to call Txiki (Begiristain), and we’re going to see what happens.
“I know he wants to play in important moments, yeah, but the other ones too. We have 18, 19 players as well that want to play in important games. I read that he has to think about it, OK, think about it. And after that, he will inform us what he wants to do. Yeah, he played a lot. If he wants more, it’s fine. That’s why; think about it. And when he has think about it, he will inform us.”
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Bicycle Health offers first-ever virtual medication for opioid use disorder treatment for teens with new program in Maine
16- and 17-year-olds in Maine can access the nation’s leading telehealth-based treatment platform, receive the gold standard of care with medication for opioid use disorder like buprenorphine
BOSTON, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bicycle Health, the nation’s largest provider of virtual opioid use disorder treatment, has launched a first-of-its-kind virtual opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment program for adolescents in the state of Maine. Patients aged 16 and 17 will now be eligible for Bicycle Health’s telehealth-based medications for OUD (MOUD) care model, making it easier for teens struggling with opioid addiction to receive the gold standard in care. This marks the first virtual MOUD treatment option available for adolescents in the United States.
While alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco are the most commonly misused substances among U.S. teens, opioid misuse is prevalent among adolescents under the age of 18. In 2019, one in 10 Maine high school students reported having misused prescription pain medications. According to a 2023 survey, an estimated 5.2% of Maine high school students reported taking a prescription drug without a doctor’s prescription in the past 30 days—compared to the 6% of high schoolers nationwide who reported the same in a 2021 survey.
Bicycle Health’s virtual adolescent care program in Maine will treat patients over the age of 16. This program requires a parent or responsible adult to attend the teen’s first visit. From there, qualifying teens will be able to access confidential clinical support services from the nation’s leading and largest tele-MOUD treatment provider—wherever they may be. Bicycle Health accepts payment from select private insurance providers as well as Medicaid.
“For adolescent patients, Bicycle Health’s care model could be a game-changer. There’s a strong correlation between anxiety and other mental health disorders with substance use disorders among teens,” said Dr. Marla Kushner DO, Regional Medical Director for the Northeast Region, Bicycle Health. “This program in Maine will help us reach teens who may not otherwise be able to access substance use care because of where they live or their comfort talking to their existing care provider.”
MOUD treatment is the gold standard of care for people struggling with OUD. FDA-approved medications like buprenorphine can help patients safely reach and maintain recovery, reducing the risks of relapse and overdose. Bicycle Health’s care model, which leverages MOUDs like buprenorphine and its injectable form Sublocade alongside wraparound virtual care improves access to care for patients and has significantly higher retention rates than in-person alternatives. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends medications like buprenorphine for the treatment of adolescents with severe OUD.
“This program is a big step forward for expanding access to clinically proven OUD care for patients of all backgrounds,” said Dr. Brian Clear, chief medical officer of Bicycle Health. “For adolescents struggling with OUD, it’s imperative to provide them with flexible, quality treatment options that ensure they are able to get the care they need early on to reach and maintain recovery into their adulthood. Bicycle Health is excited to be the first to roll out virtual MOUD treatment options to this often overlooked patient demographic.”
To learn more about Bicycle Health’s virtual MOUD care model, visit www.bicyclehealth.com.
About Bicycle Health
Bicycle Health is the leading telehealth provider of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in the United States, offering an evidence-based clinical care model that includes FDA-approved Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT), access to a highly-trained team of medical experts, therapy, a customized treatment plan, and peer support groups. Bicycle Health’s mission is to address the country’s number one public health crisis by helping to reduce stigmas associated with opioid addiction and providing access to affordable, convenient, and confidential tele-MOUD treatment for individuals in need. The company’s “whole person” approach to treatment encourages patients to focus on their life passions and goals, which has been shown to play a vital role in recovery. For more information, visit www.bicyclehealth.com.
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A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony — including angry comments from Donald Trump — took a legal turn Tuesday, with a DJ who performed at the show saying her lawyer is filing complaints over a torrent of threats and other abuse that the LGBTQ+ icon has suffered online in the ceremony's wake.
Barbara Butch's lawyer told The Associated Press that she had filed a formal legal complaint alleging cyber-harassment, death threats, and insults. The complaint doesn’t name any specific perpetrator or perpetrators of the alleged crimes.
The lawyer, Audrey Msellati, said in a letter posted to the DJ's Instagram that Butch “has been threatened with death, torture and rape, and has also been the target of numerous anti-Semitic, homophobic, sexist and grossophobic insults.”
Msellati said the complaint was filed with the Paris prosecutor’s office, which must then decide whether it warrants a formal police investigation.
Although the ceremony's artistic director Thomas Jolly has repeatedly said that he wasn't inspired by “The Last Supper,” critics interpreted part of the show that featured Butch as a mockery of Leonardo Da Vinci's painting showing Jesus Christ and his apostles. Even Trump, in the United States, said Monday he thought it was “a disgrace.”
“I'm very open-minded,” the former president and current Republican nominee told Fox News host Laura Ingraham, who specifically asked about comparisons to “The Last Supper,” “but I thought what they did was a disgrace.”
Butch, who calls herself a “love activist,” wore a silver headdress that looked like a halo as she got a party going during her segment of the show. Drag artists, dancers and others flanked Butch on both sides.
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French Catholic bishops and others were among those who said Christians had been hurt and offended. Paris Olympics organizers have said there was “never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group” and that the intent was to “celebrate community tolerance.”
Jolly has said he saw the moment as a celebration of diversity, and the table on which Butch spun her tunes as a tribute to feasting and French gastronomy.
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“My wish isn’t to be subversive, nor to mock or to shock,” Jolly said. “Most of all, I wanted to send a message of love, a message of inclusion and not at all to divide.”
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Performer Philippe Katerine, who appeared in the next scene painted blue and nearly nude in a tribute to Dionysus, also told Le Monde newspaper that “The Last Supper” had not been referenced at all in preparations for the overall sketch.
The statement said Butch has been “the target of an extremely violent campaign of cyber-harrassment and defamation.”
In a statement of her own, also posted on Instagram, Butch said: “Whatever some may say, I exist. I’ve never been ashamed of who I am, and I take responsibility for everything - including my artistic choices. All my life, I’ve refused to be a victim: I won’t shut up.”
Msellati described Butch as in “a fighting spirit” — eager to defend herself and her choices, and still very proud of her participation. “She has no regrets, even now,” the lawyer said.
Her lawyer’s statement said legal complaints would be filed regardless of “whether committed by French nationals or foreigners and intends to prosecute anyone who tries to intimidate her in the future.”
She said she “was extremely honored” to perform in Friday’s ceremony and “my heart is still full of joy.”
“I’m committed, and I’m proud. Proud of who I am, of what I am, and of what I embody, both for my loved ones and for millions of French people. My France is France !” she wrote.
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| 2024-07-30T15:57:39
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CHESAPEAKE, Va — At solar farms in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, Dominion Energy has found an alternative option to a lawn mower; this one has hooves.
“It’s an environmentally-friendly alternative, it’s innovative, it’s creative and they do a great job," said spokesperson Tim Eberly. "They can eat about 40 acres of grass and vegetation every few days."
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The flock of 300 sheep and 180 lambs is tended to by a shepherd, along with guard dogs and herding dogs.
“Our guardian dogs are with the sheep all the time," said Jess Gray with Gray's Lambscaping. "They protect the flock when we are not around.”
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Gray says the venture has piqued interest from neighbors.
“We get calls like, 'Are you guys moving them? When are you moving them? I’d love to watch and see. I bring the grandkids by just to watch the sheep eat,'” said Gray.
The goal of the project is to keep the grass below the panels to maximize output. At Bedford Solar Farm in Chesapeake, one of the sites where the sheep currently graze, the energy generated powers 17,500 homes.
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| 2024-07-30T20:45:14
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The White House is coming out in favor of “open-source” artificial intelligence technology, arguing in a report Tuesday that there's no need right now for restrictions on companies making key components of their powerful AI systems widely available.
“We recognize the importance of open systems," said Alan Davidson, an assistant secretary of the U.S. Commerce Department, in an interview with The Associated Press.
As part of a sweeping executive order on AI last year, President Joe Biden gave the U.S. Commerce Department until July to talk to experts and come back with recommendations on how to manage the potential benefits and risks of so-called open models.
The report is the U.S. government’s first to delve into a tech industry debate between developers such as ChatGPT-maker OpenAI who advocates closing off their models' inner workings to guard against misuse, and others, such as Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who has lobbied for a more open approach they say favors innovation.
“A year ago, there was a strong narrative about risk and long-term concerns about AI systems being too powerful,” said Davidson, administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. "We continue to have concerns about AI safety, but this report reflects a more balanced view that shows that there are real benefits in the openness of these technologies."
The NTIA's report says “current evidence is not sufficient” to warrant restrictions on AI models with “widely available weights.” Weights are numerical values that influence how an AI model performs. But it also says U.S. officials must continue to monitor potential dangers and “take steps to ensure that the government is prepared to act if heightened risks emerge.”
Though set in motion last fall, Tuesday's report comes at a time when AI policies are now a subject of U.S. election politics in the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance, has previously voiced strong support for open-source AI, warning that CEOs of big technology companies are pushing for regulations that could entrench their incumbent positions.
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6 Groszy (Szostak) 1686 TLB. Antique falsification (Poland, John III Sobieski)
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- Metal Silver (0,375)
- Weight 2,9 - 3,36 g
- Diameter 25 mm
- Edge Plain
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- Country Poland
- Period John III Sobieski
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- Year 1686
- Ruler John III Sobieski (King of Poland)
- Mint Bydgoszcz
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Find out the current coin value of the Polish 6 Groszy (Szostak) 1686 with mark TLB. Antique falsification. This silver coin from the times of John III Sobieski struck at the Bydgoszcz Mint. The record price belongs to the lot 3779 sold at the MARCINIAK | DOM AUKCYJNY auction for PLN 1,300. Bidding took place June 2, 2022.
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Meet Jake Sweatsock! This lovable bundle of joy is always ready for fun. Jake’s boundless energy and playful spirit make him the perfect companion for active families. Despite his enthusiasm, he’s gentle at heart and knows when to dial it back for cuddles. But don’t be fooled – Jake still enjoys a good-natured tussle now and then! If you’re looking for a four-legged friend to keep you on your toes and fill your days with laughter, Jake might just be your perfect match.
Jake Sweatsock
Breed: Bulldog, American, Mix
Age: 2 Years old
Sex: Male
Size: L
Colour: Black / White
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
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Each week we feature animals available for adoption from local shelters in the Toronto area with the hopes that our readers will assist in finding good homes for them. If you, or someone you know, has the resources to take care of one of these animals, please do get in touch with the appropriate shelter via the links provided.
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- Rostock Unimedizin is regaining its own stem cells
At the University Medical Center Rostock (UMR), stem cells are being harvested again since the beginning of the year to treat patients suffering from blood cancer. Health Minister Stefanie Drese (SPD) informed herself about the therapy and encouraged a typing for stem cell donation during a visit to the clinic.
"Typing is simple and quick. A swab of the mouth mucosa is sufficient to give someone perhaps the greatest gift there is - a healthy life," she said. She was very grateful that the clinic, with its transfusion medicine and the renewed stem cell therapy, was making a significant contribution to this.
Stem cells are important for cancer treatment. They are collected from patients or healthy stem cell donors in a process similar to blood washing and then used to treat patients with blood cancer.
Drese also informed herself about blood reserves. "We need more than 15,000 blood donations every day in Germany to help people who, for example, need blood reserves after accidents, operations, or severe illnesses," the minister emphasized. We are all dependent on the willingness of others to donate blood, as it cannot be artificially produced.
The Health Minister's visit to the clinic coincided with the start of the year, marked by the resumption of stem cell harvesting for cancer treatment. Drese highlighted the importance of regular blood donations, noting that the need for them exceeds 15,000 per day throughout the year.
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Amid the Delhi civic body's crack down on coaching institutes' violating norms following the death of three IAS aspirants due to waterlogging in the basement library of Rau's IAS Study Circle, Drishti IAS head Vikas Divyakirti said the problem related to coaching institutes is not as simple as it appears on the surface. In a statement, Vikas Divyakirti also mentioned “contradictions” and “inconsistency” in the rules of the DDA, MCD and the Delhi Fire Department.
Drishti IAS head's statements have come after the Delhi authorities sealed the basements of many more coaching institutes, including one Drishti IAS, in a crackdown on illegally run establishments following the tragedy on Saturday.
Vikas Divyakirti said, “The anger that is being seen among the students regarding this accident is completely justified. It would be great if this anger gets a proper direction and the government implements definite guidelines for coaching institutes. We look forward to actively cooperating with the government in this regard.”
“This problem related to coaching institutes is not as simple as it appears on the surface. It has many aspects which are linked to the ambiguity and contradictions of the laws. There is inconsistency in the rules of DDA, MCD and Delhi Fire Department. Similarly, there is a lot of contradiction in the provisions of 'Delhi Masterplan-2021', 'National Building Code', 'Delhi Fire Rules' and ‘Unified Building By-Laws’,” he said.
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— Drishti IAS (@drishtiias) July 30, 2024
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शनिवार (27 जुलाई) को राजिंदर नगर स्थित एक कोचिंग संस्थान की बेसमेंट में हुई त्रासद घटना तथा उसके बाद बनी परिस्थितियों पर टीम दृष्टि का पक्ष निम्नलिखित है:
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He said that except for the ‘Delhi Masterplan-2021’, no document clearly mentions provisions for the coaching institutes. He said Team Drishti is “very cautious” about the safety of its students.
Several prominent coaching institutes like Dristi (The Vision) are among those facing action. The civic body also carried out an anti-encroachment drive in Old Rajindra Nagar to demolish structures that were covering the storm drains that led to flooding in the area, officials said on Monday, July 29. So far, 20 basements of coaching centres that were illegally being used either as libraries or for providing classes in both Rajendra Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar have been sealed, the officials said.
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| 2024-07-30T15:42:54
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Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 7/31/24, AGNC Investment Corp (Symbol: AGNC), Agree Realty Corp. (Symbol: ADC), and Morgan Stanley (Symbol: MS) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. AGNC Investment Corp will pay its monthly dividend of $0.12 on 8/9/24, Agree Realty Corp. will pay its monthly dividend of $0.25 on 8/14/24, and Morgan Stanley will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.925 on 8/15/24. As a percentage of AGNC's recent stock price of $10.05, this dividend works out to approximately 1.19%, so look for shares of AGNC Investment Corp to trade 1.19% lower — all else being equal — when AGNC shares open for trading on 7/31/24. Similarly, investors should look for ADC to open 0.36% lower in price and for MS to open 0.89% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for AGNC, ADC, and MS, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
AGNC Investment Corp (Symbol: AGNC):
Agree Realty Corp. (Symbol: ADC):
Morgan Stanley (Symbol: MS):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 14.33% for AGNC Investment Corp, 4.36% for Agree Realty Corp., and 3.55% for Morgan Stanley.
In Monday trading, AGNC Investment Corp shares are currently up about 1.8%, Agree Realty Corp. shares are up about 1.2%, and Morgan Stanley shares are up about 0.6% on the day.
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| 2024-07-30T23:48:16
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At the beginning of June, former President Donald Trump went somewhere no Republican political leader had gone before.
“The president is now on TikTok,” declared Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White in a video on the platform. Standing next to him, Trump added, “It’s my honor.”
The post cuts to a series of back-to-back clips where the former president attends a UFC fight and greets supporters, ending with him asking, “That was a good walk on, right?”
It lasts 13 seconds and has more than 166 million views.
In the two months since launching his account, Trump has racked up over 9 million TikTok followers. The decision to join the platform was a departure from his previous policy advocating to ban the app over national security concerns. TikTok is owned by Chinese company Byte Dance.
Still, while Trump has changed his position on the popular social media app and now campaigns to protect it, his Republican colleagues are noticeably absent on the platform. According to an NPR analysis, zero Republican members of the House of Representatives or the Senate have accounts as of July 1. Just a handful of GOP challengers in major down-ballot races do.
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It’s a divide within the party that some conservative digital strategists argue needs mending in order for Republicans to keep pace with Democrats and adapt to the changing ways the electorate gets information.
“We can't be picky about where we reach voters, especially as it's getting more and more difficult to reach voters,” explained Eric Wilson, the executive director for the Center for Campaign Innovation and a Republican digital strategist. He argued there are ways to maneuver the security concerns of using TikTok, including avoiding Wi-Fi and using personal devices.
Democrats rely more heavily on turnout from younger voters, but Republicans have a presence there as well, and a number of conservative influencers have gained followings on the platform.
The Republican National Committee has also engaged with influencers and content creators in the past, most recently credentialing more than 70 individuals for their party convention.
There may be an appetite for politics on TikTok as well. Posts about Trump increased nearly eightfold after the assassination attempt on his life, according to a recent report from the company Zelf, which tracks TikTok analytics. Notably, Vice President Harris also saw a boost in posts, skewing positive, after President Biden ended his campaign and endorsed her.
Nevertheless, 90% of the House Republicans voted in support of banning TikTok if it doesn’t divest from its Chinese ownership, and with less of a pressing need to appeal to young voters than Democrats do, GOP strategist Wilson argues Republicans could see joining the platform as “hypocritical.”
“There was a moment where Republicans could either embrace it or ban it. I think we're past that,” he continued. “We've got to get our message to as many people, for example, you may not like eating tomatoes, but you better show up at the County Tomato Festival if that's where the voters are.”
Trump stands alone
Rep. Kat Cammak, R-Fla., does not feel the need to show up at the metaphorical tomato festival that is TikTok.
“I'm not ever in danger of having to navigate that minefield of, ‘Is this hypocritical? Is this a double standard?’ Because I will never be on that app,” she declared. “I'll never have an account.”
Cammak, who is 36 and a millennial, is one of the youngest Republican members in the House. She’s active on platforms like X, formally known as Twitter, and Instagram, but argued her party doesn’t need to be everywhere to appeal to younger voters.
That said, Cammak still stands by Trump’s decision — even as it deviates from the party.
“Anyone who knows President Trump knows that he is a man who does what he wants to do,” she said. “I don't think anyone will have any sway, per se, of what he wants to do in terms of his communication style.”
“I think it’s kind of a necessary evil,” admitted Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., who also has steered clear of TikTok. But he thinks it could be a winning strategy for Republicans in the future, whether he and his colleagues like it or not.
“These are the rules, and it's an effective marketing tool,” he said. “I think it's an avenue that we will take, and I hope [Trump’s] successful with it.”
Where the voters are
The former president may be the lone Republican leader on the app, but his presence has been celebrated by conservative influencers.
“You have the most famous man in the world joining the most viral platform in the world,” said John McEntee, a former White House official turned TikToker. “That combination of those two things probably helped get it off that quickly.”
Since leaving the Trump administration, McEntee has racked up a following of nearly 3 million on the TikTok he runs for his business, but there’s another side of his work that he doesn’t discuss on the platform. The former White House aide serves as a senior adviser for the Heritage Foundation’s controversial Project 2025 — a role that the then-Biden campaign highlighted on their own TikTok page in June. But in McEntee’s posts, he sticks to Trump-aligned talking points and largely makes fun of Democrats.
McEntee interpreted the Trump campaign joining TikTok as another move to target new voting blocs, like young voters, not traditionally associated with the party.
"If you can speak to young people on an app that they are on, about the issues they care about, or at least just show, 'hey, I'm kind of on your team. I'm kind of pro-TikTok,'" he explained. "I just think that's so valuable. And him and his team realized that."
But the political impact of TikTok on the 2024 election remains uncertain.
Katie Harbath, a Republican digital strategist, argued that TikTok is unlikely to move the needle in this race, but Trump needs to be there to speak to the supporters he has and the ones he doesn’t want to lose.
“TikTok is not necessarily the tool to go and find persuadable voters,” said Harbath, who serves as the global affairs officer at the technology consulting firm Duco Experts. “It is the place to continue to engage with your base, to help with fundraising and also ‘get out the vote’ when it gets to the time of people going to the polls,” she added.
Republicans have trailed Democrats among voters under 30 in the last three major elections, but over the past year, NPR/PBS News/Marist polling has shown their gap in support narrowing.
Since launching her campaign, Vice President Harris has put an emphasis on engagement with young voters online, including launching a personal TikTok account. Harbath argued Harris’ growing footprint there increases the importance of Republicans being on the platform.
“Trump and GOP influencers already had a massive presence on TikTok and now Harris is trying to catch up. So in that sense her increased presence will require the GOP to not only continue to invest in TikTok but perhaps even more so,” she said.
“I expect over the coming months we'll sometimes see Harris content doing better and sometimes Trump. Just like the polls, this will all take time to settle,” she added. “What these last two and a half weeks have done is cemented TikTok's role in this election — all despite the ban.”
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Royal fans have expressed their thoughts after Kate Middleton and Prince William released their latest joint emotional statement following Southport stabbing incident.
The Prince and Princess of Wales sent their “love, thoughts and prayers” to those involved in a deadly stabbing attack in the UK that left two children dead.
The royal couple dubbed the incident “horrid and heinous attack” as they released their statement on X, formerly Twitter handle.
Commenting on the post, one royal fan said, “Thank you for this message and blessing to all the families. It’s so heartbreaking.”
Another said, “Thank you for this message. This was a horrendous and unwarranted attack on innocent lives.”
“So incredibly heartbreaking,” the third commented.
The fourth urged, “If there was every a time for the Royal Family to stand up and defend the native peoples of Briton, it is now.”
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Dramatic video shows moment Just Stop Oil protesters cover airport’s departure boards in orange paint
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Dramatic video shows the moment two Just Stop Oil protesters sprayed an airport’s departure boards with orange paint.
The group say two protesters sprayed a hallway and departure boards with orange paint in Heathrow’s Terminal 5 at around 8:35am this morning (July 30). Police arrived on scene shortly after and cordoned off the area. Just stop Oil say the protesters were taken to a police van at around 8:50am.
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“Repression and prison time will not stop people stepping up to defend our families and communities. We have to put a stop to oil and gas. If we want to protect life and what we love, we need a treaty to Just Stop Oil by 2030.”
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“Two Just Stop Oil protesters have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after orange paint was sprayed on passenger information screens and on the floor inside Terminal 5 at Heathrow. Officers remain in the area to deal with any further offences.”
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| 2024-07-30T09:34:18
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Car stolen, owner killed in Santa Maria
July 29, 2024
By KAREN VELIE
One man is dead and another is in jail following a fatal assault and car theft at a self-storage facility in Santa Maria on Sunday.
Shortly before 7:40 p.m., a caller reported an assault at a storage complex in the 1900 block of N. Preisker Lane. Officers arrived to find an adult male unconscious and suffering from serious head trauma.
First responders transported the victim to Marian Regional Medical Center where he later died of his injuries. Officials are withholding the victim’s identity pending notification of his next of kin.
Officers learned that the assailant, identified as 30-year-old Carlos Israel Loyola of Santa Maria, stole the victim’s car and fled the area following the attack. Officers later spotted the victim’s car in rural Nipomo.
Loyola attempted to evade officers but collided with a marked police car, rendering his vehicle inoperable.
Santa Maria officers booked Loyola into the Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail on a charge of murder. His bail is set at $2 million.
The investigation is ongoing. Officers are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Whitney at (805) 928-3781 ext. 1329 or the communications center at (805) 928-3781 ext. 2277.
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| 2024-07-30T02:45:21
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Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation of La Villa High School
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LA VILLA –La Villa Early College High School students are being released early on Tuesday due to a gas leak.
School district officials say all students were moved to a nearby middle school or are being released to their parents.
Texas Gas Service detected the gas leak in the back of the building and is working to repair it.
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| 2024-07-30T02:52:25
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The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has sought a thorough review of the new criminal justice laws, expressing concern that they may be potentially used against journalists.
In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Guild said: “Over the years and under successive governments, many provisions under the criminal code, the so-called offensive speech laws in IPC — Sections 153A and B, 295A, 298, 502, and 505, have been liberally used to file FIRs against journalists whose reporting has been critical of governing establishment.”
Stating that such actions had become a norm under several governments, both at the Centre and in States, and across party lines, the Guild said in some cases, journalists had been imprisoned for long durations.
In others, it said, while there might not have been an arrest, yet the process of defending against frivolous complaints had itself become a punishment.
“We are now writing to you in the context of the new criminal laws, which were notified earlier in the month, and which we feel further expands the powers of law enforcement agencies...with the notification of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS) to replace the Indian Penal Code 1860 and Criminal Procedure Code 1973, respectively, we feel there is even greater cause of concern...,” it said.
The Guild urged a thorough review of the criminal laws from this perspective. “We suggest substantive consultation with organisations like ours in this regard...we also are of the opinion that given the precedent in the manner in which criminal laws have been used as tools of harassment and intimidation against journalists, with a potential of setting a chilling effect, there is a legitimate case for a journalistic exception in the registration of FIRs,” it said.
The EGI said before a criminal complaint was registered as an FIR against journalists, with a reference to a journalistic work done by them, there should be an additional and thorough layer of review.
It suggested there was a need for a deep consultation and formulation of some set of guidelines for regulating prosecutions against members of the press/media for actions in the course of their duty.
“While this will require a detailed review, we would like to propose a mechanism whereby any such complaint against a member of press is reviewed by a high ranking police officer, and that it is brought to the knowledge of the Press Council of India, for an opinion on whether further investigation of the complaint/information would be an unreasonable burden on the freedom of profession and freedom of expression of the alleged offender as a member of the press,” it said.
The Guild also sought engagement and dialogue with the Home Minister and the Ministry over the issue.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/egi-seeks-review-of-new-criminal-laws/article68466242.ece
| 2024-07-30T20:21:20
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The Central Bank of Uzbekistan on 25 July lowered the policy rate by 0.5 percentage points to 13.5%, the bank’s press service said. This decision marks the first time since June 2017 that the policy rate is below 14%.
The previous time the rate was changed in March 2023, when it went down to 14% from 15%.
The rate is lowered taking into account the expected inflation trajectory and lower pro-inflationary risks, the regulator said.
“The downward trend in core inflation and inflation expectations dynamics indicate that the secondary effect of the increase in energy tariffs on inflation was lower than expected, which strengthens confidence in the formation of inflation at the lower bound of the forecast corridor at the year end,” the statement reads.
The headline inflation in June amounted to 10.6% year-over-year, with a substantial decline in the persistent inflation components as well as fruit and vegetable prices. The price dynamics in the external markets also continues having a downward impact on imported inflation.
Core inflation continued its downward trend, reaching 5.9% in June, a 2.6 p. p. decrease since the beginning of the year. This is attributed to the fact that the secondary effect of energy tariff changes was lower than expected, thus signalling the probability of a continuation of the downward trend in inflation in the future.
The Central Bank expects the headline inflation to be around 9% at the year end and approach the 5% target by the end of 2025.
In the second quarter of 2024, economic growth continued accelerating, with the economy growing by 6.4% in real terms in the first half of the year. Manufacturing, construction and services were the major drivers of economic growth.
Amid expected continuation of high investment and production activity in the second half of the year, the real GDP growth forecast has been revised up to 5.7%-6.2% by the end of the year.
Due to structural changes in the expenditures of households and business entities, aggregate consumer demand is projected to be somewhat moderate.
Export revenues and remittances are projected to grow higher than previously expected given strong economic growth in Uzbekistan’s major trading partners and favourable prices in the world markets.
In the second quarter of 2024, there was a considerable increase in foreign currency inflows through various channels, which contributed to the stabilisation of the soum exchange rate.
The next meeting of the Central Bank’s board to review the policy rate is scheduled for 12 September.
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https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2024/07/29/rate/
| 2024-07-30T12:21:26
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CAPA will present ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro in concert at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.) on Wednesday, September 11.
CAPA will present ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro in concert at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.) on Wednesday, September 11.
The tour supports Shimabukuro's forthcoming album, Blues Experience, with Fleetwood Mac drummer and co-founder Mick Fleetwood, due October 18 via Forty Below Records.
Shimabukuro has captivated audiences around the world with his unique and dynamic style. With his mother as his first teacher of the instrument, Jake embraced a deep love and respect for the ukulele and has explored new and unexpected ways to push the boundaries of what was possible on the humble four-strings.
Over the past two decades, Shimabukuro has proved that there isn't a style of music that he can't play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, Jake showcases his transcendent skills as he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary through a variety of genres – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments.
Blues Experience promises to be a landmark release. It combines the formidable talents of Jake Shimabukuro and Mick Fleetwood with fresh, innovative interpretations of blues classics. The album also features a new song written by Jake, “Kula Blues,” which is about the area of Maui where Mick lives. Fans can expect a bold and forward-looking album deeply rooted in tradition.
Tickets, which start at $24, go on sale at 10 am Friday, July 19, and may be purchased at the CBUSArts Ticket Center at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.), online at www.capa.com or www.CBUSArts.com, and by phone at (614) 469-0939.
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| 2024-07-30T03:33:06
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Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD trimmed its position in PACCAR Inc (NASDAQ:PCAR – Free Report) by 66.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 771,136 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,521,347 shares during the quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD’s holdings in PACCAR were worth $95,537,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in PACCAR during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $448,288,000. Capital International Investors raised its position in PACCAR by 44.8% during the first quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 3,962,928 shares of the company’s stock valued at $490,967,000 after acquiring an additional 1,225,468 shares in the last quarter. TD Asset Management Inc raised its position in PACCAR by 112.2% during the fourth quarter. TD Asset Management Inc now owns 2,072,281 shares of the company’s stock valued at $202,358,000 after acquiring an additional 1,095,894 shares in the last quarter. Point72 Asset Management L.P. purchased a new position in PACCAR during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $87,441,000. Finally, Epoch Investment Partners Inc. raised its position in PACCAR by 113.3% during the fourth quarter. Epoch Investment Partners Inc. now owns 1,058,970 shares of the company’s stock valued at $103,408,000 after acquiring an additional 562,571 shares in the last quarter. 64.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
PACCAR Stock Performance
NASDAQ PCAR opened at $98.32 on Tuesday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $105.19 and its two-hundred day moving average is $108.74. The firm has a market capitalization of $51.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 1.43 and a current ratio of 1.81. PACCAR Inc has a fifty-two week low of $80.94 and a fifty-two week high of $125.50.
PACCAR Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 5th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.22%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 15th. PACCAR’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 12.45%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several brokerages recently weighed in on PCAR. Citigroup began coverage on PACCAR in a research report on Wednesday, June 26th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $115.00 price target for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price objective on PACCAR from $121.00 to $109.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on PACCAR from $106.00 to $121.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 16th. StockNews.com raised PACCAR from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 24th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on PACCAR from $135.00 to $115.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 24th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $114.27.
Check Out Our Latest Report on PACCAR
Insider Buying and Selling at PACCAR
In other PACCAR news, VP Brice J. Poplawski sold 2,067 shares of PACCAR stock in a transaction on Friday, May 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $109.40, for a total value of $226,129.80. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. In other PACCAR news, CEO R Preston Feight sold 33,850 shares of PACCAR stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.18, for a total value of $3,594,193.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 154,430 shares in the company, valued at $16,397,377.40. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, VP Brice J. Poplawski sold 2,067 shares of PACCAR stock in a transaction on Friday, May 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $109.40, for a total value of $226,129.80. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold 45,040 shares of company stock worth $4,779,241 over the last quarter. 2.02% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
PACCAR Profile
PACCAR Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial trucks in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, South America, Australia, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Truck, Parts, and Financial Services. The Truck segment designs, manufactures, and distributes trucks for the over-the-road and off-highway hauling of commercial and consumer goods.
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| 2024-07-30T16:14:44
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1/2 Thaler 1649 GP "Wide portrait" (Poland, John II Casimir)
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Find out the current coin value of the Polish 1/2 Thaler 1649 "Wide portrait" with mark GP. This silver coin from the times of John II Casimir struck at the Krakow Mint. The record price belongs to the lot 180 sold at the Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Niemczyk Michal auction for PLN 76,000. Bidding took place October 18, 2013.
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| 2024-07-30T19:25:28
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Kogan's
(ASX:KGN) release of its pre-results update offered a mixed bag. While the company saw strong growth in some areas, weak consumer activity squeezed others, leading to a volatile day for its shares.
Initially, Kogan shares jumped 12% on the news. However, by 3:30 pm, they were down more than 3% compared to last Friday's closing price of $4.35. The stock hit a low of $4.15 after peaking at $4.90.
According to the ASX statement, Kogan faced challenges in the fourth quarter, particularly in its Mighty Ape and Marketplace segments.
Gross sales for the three months ended June 30th were $184.1 million, down 1.5% year-on-year. This reflects growth in Products (7.4%) and Verticals (6.4%), offset by declines in Marketplace (14.6%) and Mighty Ape (13.3%).
Despite the sales dip, quarterly revenue rose slightly (0.2%) to $75.9 million, and gross profit increased by 3.8% to $31.8 million. However, this growth is lower than previous quarters.
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT saw more significant growth at 38.7% and 105.7%, respectively, but this is coming from a smaller base.
For the full year (ending June), sales were down 4.8% to $808.9 million. However, Kogan appears to have managed its margins effectively, with gross profit up 23.3% to $168.4 million and adjusted EBIT swinging from a $9.8 million loss to a $25 million profit.
Group active customers were 2.609 million as of June 30th (1.909 million for Kogan.com and 700,000 for Mighty Ape), down slightly from 2.660 million at the end of March. However, Kogan FIRST Subscribers grew from 472,000 to 502,000.
Intriguingly, the company announced it will no longer provide regular updates on customer numbers and subscribers, similar to Netflix. Additionally, they plan to change the frequency and content of their business updates. This shift may raise concerns among data-driven investors.
Founder and CEO Ruslan Kogan commented: "Cost of living pressures are driving customers to Kogan.com, and we're working hard to ensure significant savings. While Kogan FIRST Subscribers find value shopping online, they're also realizing they might be overpaying for essential services like phone plans, electricity, or NBN if not with Kogan.com.
"Having ended the financial year strong, our team is excited to carry this momentum into FY25. We remain committed to delivering exceptional value to our millions of customers every day."
While Kogan boasts strong profits, the mixed performance and changes to reporting metrics have caused the stock price to fluctuate. This volatility is likely to continue as investors grapple with the company's future prospects.
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https://www.finnewsnetwork.com.au/archives/finance_news_network470398.html
| 2024-07-30T00:46:14
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Here’s what to know about what’s next for Olympic triathlon in wake of Seine River water quality
PARIS (AP) — The biggest opponent to the swim portion of the triathlon held in the Seine River: E. coli.
Bacteria levels in the famed waterway have left organizers of the Paris Games scrambling toward backup plans and even tweaks to the competition in order to make sure they can stage the races. The risky levels of E. coli have already led to swim training to be canceled and on Tuesday the men’s competition being pushed back.
Officials remain hopeful the swimming portion of the race will be able to go forward in the long-polluted river Wednesday — or in the coming days. The women’s competition also is scheduled for Wednesday, but both will only happen if water tests show safe levels of E. coli and other bacteria in the river.
Another potential hiccup: A forecast of rain beginning Tuesday night and running through Thursday could complicate efforts to reschedule the events. Rain generally causes bacteria levels in the Seine to rise.
If the river isn’t safe for swimming, that portion of the race could potentially be scrapped and only the cycling and running parts would be staged to determine the medal winners.
How big is swimming in the triathlon competition?
There are three triathlon races that will be held at the Paris Games — the men’s and women’s competitions, along with a mixed relay. In the triathlon world, the order of events is swimming, biking and running primarily out of safety concerns. The Olympic triathlon distance for the men and women is slightly less than a mile (1.5 kilometers) for the swim, 25 miles (40 kilometers) for cycling and then a 6.2-mile (10K) run.
It’s been part of the Olympic program since the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
“Pretty crazy to be here after dreaming of it for so long,” said 27-year-old U.S. triathlete Seth Rider, who took up the sport when he was 6 years old.
What can the athletes do during the delays?
Like everyone, triathletes are just waiting on the water-quality reports to come back favorable. In the meantime, they still need to train.
There are plenty of places to run, of course, even through the busy side streets around the Arrondissements of Paris. High-speed cycling has places, too. But to train for an open-water swim, one option could be the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in the greater Paris region.
Or, possibly even a hotel pool. But of course that would mean lots and lots and lots of laps to get in the work they need.
Could the swimming location change?
The women’s and men’s marathon swimming events are set for Aug. 8 and Aug. 9. For those competitions, backup plans could include relocating, if needed, to the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. It already hosts rowing and canoeing competitions and can accommodate up to 15,000 spectators.
That said, it’s not easy to just pick up and move the triathlon. One part is predicated on another.
After the swim, racers go through a transition area to get to their bikes. After cycling, another transition to prepare for the run. The routes are already set up for cycling and running.
If no swimming leg, then what?
Should the river not clear up, the swimming part could always be nixed and the race feature only cycling and running. That was the case last year at the European Championships when the format was switched to a “duathlon” because of water-quality issues.
Asked if that might be unfair to triathletes who excel in the water, World Triathlon president Marisol Casado responded: “It’s just another situation of the competition.”
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| 2024-07-30T18:54:40
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Quarterback contracts are going to be discussed every year as players sign new deals and resolve contract disputes with their teams. This summer saw a slew of quarterbacks sign market-rate extensions, but where this year differed from previous years, to a degree, is that a few of these quarterbacks that signed deals largely have incomplete résumés.
It wasn't like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, who have both won a number of division titles and made runs to the AFC championship game despite not yet making a Super Bowl, getting deals from their respective teams a few years ago. Just about everyone who has shown any signs of sustainability is getting big-time deals, which is fine. It's incredibly difficult to find a quarterback, and no team will ever be brave enough to just let their guy hit the market (although Jerry Jones might have something to say about that soon).
Still, the contracts of Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence have some people scratching their heads.
Let's take this one-by-one, starting with Love, who recently became the NFL's highest-paid quarterback with a monster $255 million contract from the Packers. The reason why this could be seen as risky is obvious: Love has only started one season for the Packers, and not all of it was good. Now, considering that Love became the most dynamic and efficient thrower of the football over the final half of the season, it would've been irresponsible to not pay him.
He was absolutely unflappable, nearly leading the Packers to the NFC title game. The future looks bright for Love and the Packers. The only concern for Love is if he somehow regresses back to the point where he was earlier last season, where the accuracy was a bit spotty and general manager Brian Gutekunst was declaring publicly the remainder of the season would be "very important" for Love. Still, the expectation for Love and the Packers should be a top-10 passing game based on what they accomplished last season.
Tagovailoa has the most accomplished statistical profile of the three. He’s been one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the league since head coach Mike McDaniel and wide receiver Tyreek Hill arrived in Miami. However, there are doubts about his ability to actually overcome some of the problems that his contract will create as the cap hits increase in the future. At some point, Tagovailoa is going to have to show the ability to consistently create and be the main driver of offensive production instead of taking a passenger role.
Still, it’s hard to let the quarterback of an offense that’s capable of scoring 70 points go, so it’s understandable why the Dolphins eventually paid him. Just need to wait and see how this one goes for the Dolphins over the next few years.
Trevor Lawrence is somewhere in the middle. He doesn't have the overall production of Tagovailoa or the stretch of extreme efficiency that Love had, but he has shown plenty of ability to overcome some of the shortcomings that the Jacksonville offense presents. They've put some playmakers around him, but overall it's been inconsistent and Lawrence hasn't quite lived up to the lofty expectations placed upon him.
That said, he’s largely been great for the Jaguars and still has a ton of untapped upside as he moves into his mid-20s and begins to grow into a veteran player. Don’t sell his stock just yet. He’s a risk-taker, but still a supremely talented quarterback that can grow into a perennial playoff performer.
Quarterbacks don’t grow on trees. Even the ones with question marks are getting paid, as this offseason showed. Time will tell if these investments will pay off, but it’s clear that they had to happen regardless of outcome. These three will be fascinating case studies to follow as quarterback contracts get more and more expensive, even for the players who have unknown or incomplete grades.
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| 2024-07-30T00:56:14
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SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department on Tuesday released the names of an officer who was wounded and a man who was killed in a shooting at a North Side apartment.
The injured officer was identified as Officer Viviana Rodriguez, who has been with SAPD for three years.
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Rodriguez was among three officers who responded to a domestic violence call around 3 a.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of Patricia Drive.
When the officers entered the unit, a man armed with a rifle while lying in bed suddenly opened fire on the officers, Police Chief William McManus said.
The officers fired back at the man, killing him, McManus said. The suspect was identified as Jorge Jose Chacon-Gutierrez, 25.
The two other officers were identified as Officers Victoria Camacho, who has 10 months of service, and Miguel Cardoza, who has been with SAPD for two years. Camacho and Cardoza were not injured in the incident and have been placed on administrative leave.
Rodriguez was transported to a hospital where she underwent surgery. She remains hospitalized, and SAPD said Monday that Rodriguez faces a “long road to recovery.”
McManus said the woman who called police for help was not seriously hurt.
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| 2024-07-30T21:49:47
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Revvity (NYSE:RVTY – Get Free Report) had its price objective boosted by Bank of America from $118.00 to $127.00 in a report issued on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Bank of America‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 1.12% from the company’s previous close.
Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. SVB Leerink began coverage on shares of Revvity in a research report on Monday, July 8th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $125.00 target price for the company. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Revvity from $123.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 30th. Robert W. Baird increased their price target on shares of Revvity from $126.00 to $127.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 30th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Revvity from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of Revvity from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Revvity currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $121.00.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on RVTY
Revvity Price Performance
Revvity (NYSE:RVTY – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 29th. The company reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.12 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $691.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $690.33 million. Revvity had a net margin of 5.49% and a return on equity of 7.37%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.21 EPS. Research analysts predict that Revvity will post 4.64 earnings per share for the current year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Revvity news, insider Joel S. Goldberg sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.46, for a total value of $441,840.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 36,900 shares in the company, valued at $4,075,974. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Revvity
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Czech National Bank boosted its position in shares of Revvity by 0.5% during the first quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 21,713 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,280,000 after acquiring an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. TriaGen Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Revvity by 2.3% during the second quarter. TriaGen Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,767 shares of the company’s stock worth $500,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Guinness Asset Management LTD boosted its position in shares of Revvity by 3.3% during the second quarter. Guinness Asset Management LTD now owns 3,587 shares of the company’s stock worth $376,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Inspire Investing LLC boosted its position in shares of Revvity by 2.9% during the first quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 4,190 shares of the company’s stock worth $440,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its stake in Revvity by 3.6% during the first quarter. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 3,899 shares of the company’s stock valued at $409,000 after purchasing an additional 135 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 86.65% of the company’s stock.
Revvity Company Profile
Revvity, Inc provides health sciences solutions, technologies, and services in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and internationally. The Life Sciences segment provides instruments, reagents, informatics, software, subscriptions, detection, imaging technologies, warranties, training, and services. Its Diagnostics segment provides instruments, reagents, assay platforms, and software products for the early detection of genetic disorders, such as pregnancy and early childhood, as well as infectious disease testing in the diagnostics market.
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| 2024-07-30T16:17:08
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A new dragon named Silverwing made its debut in Episode 7 of House of the Dragon Season 2, leaving some to wonder if this winged creature will die like some of the others.
Following House Targaryen as it is divided in two and at war with one another, the hit Game of Thrones spin-off continues to tell its high fantasy tale adapted from George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood book.
As a part of this epic ongoing conflict, several massive dragons have been introduced, with each taking various members of House Targaryen as its rider (read more about the House of the Dragon Dragonriders)
How Does Silverwing Die? Death Explained
Warning - This article contains major spoilers for House of the Dragon.
Fans of the Fire & Blood book already know the fate of the newly introduced dragon in HBO's House of the Dragon series, Silverwing.
Although some of the other winged beasts for whom the Targaryens bond do not make it out of the conflict known as the Dance of Dragons (the conflict at the heart of House of the Dragon), Silverwing does not meet the same gruesome fate.
The scaly companion of Ulf the White survives the events of the Fire & Blood book, eventually dying roughly 20 or 30 years after the events of that story.
In fact, Silverwing's death has not been specifically addressed on paper as of yet, all that is known is a rough timeline of her demise somewhere around 120 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
The last fans hear of the dragon is long after her rider Ulf dies of poisoned wine at the end of Fire & Blood. He remains as one of only four dragons left alive at the end of the Dance of Dragons conflict and makes her home on a small island in the middle of the Red Lake.
While several humans know of her whereabouts, at the time of this last recorded location, they opt to leave the beast alone, as she has been deemed too unwieldy to tame.
Will Silverwing Die in House of the Dragon?
The scaled beast debuted in Season 2, Episode 7 of House of the Dragon (HOTD), and will likely remain alive through the rest of the series.
The dragon was revealed to live in the cave under Dragonstone (aka the castle and keep of House Targaryen), just like in the book the series is based on.
As if a secret dragon living beneath the cast was not shocking enough, Things get even more exciting, as Silverwing takes a rider from amongst the Targaryen clan that calls the keep home.
Silverwing picks Ulf the White (played by Tom Bennett), one of three bastards - all with old Valyrien blood - to take to a dragon in the penultimate episode of Season 2.
Because of this, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (to whom all three of these bastards bow) now has three more dragons to add to her cause, meaning the Queen may be able to end the war without the use of her army, but simply by way of the sheer number of dragons at her beck and call.
If the series continues to stay fairly true to its source material, Silverwing will survive the events of the TV and will head out beyond the confines of its story as one of the remaining dragons left by the time HOTD comes to an end.
House of the Dragon is now streaming on Max.
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| 2024-07-30T02:34:10
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All three young girls who were killed in the horror stabbings in Southport have been named and pictured.
The horror incident rocked the UK yesterday (July 30) after a male stormed a buidling in the town near Liverpool and attacked people, leaving several injured, according to police.
The victims are Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine. Their families, who are being supported by specialist officers, have issued photographs and have asked that their privacy is respected at this time.
Bebe King’s family have shared the following tribute: "No words can describe the devastation that has hit our family as try to deal with the loss of our little girl Bebe."
Bebe King’s family have shared the following tribute: "No words can describe the devastation that has hit our family as try to deal with the loss of our little girl Bebe."
The family of Alice Dasilva Aguiar paid this tribute: "Keep smiling and dancing like you love to do our Princess, like we said before to you, you're always our princess and no one would change that. Love from Your Hero Daddy and Mummy."
Relative Carina Aguiar, a hotel worker who lives in Camara de Lobos in Madeira, posted a link on her social media to news Merseyside Police had confirmed a third child had died following the attack and wrote tear emoticons beside it.
Earlier she posted a photo of a black ribbon on her Facebook alongside Alice’s name after writing in an emotional tribute: “Princess Alice. In this moment of great pain my soul hurts, my body hurts, my mind hurts.
“I have a lump in my throat. You were just an innocent child, a happy smiley girl with a bright life ahead of you which a despicable human being took away from you, without pity, for no reason.
“Look after your mum and dad who are suffering, who are desolate and broken. Fly high our little star. I love you.” Friend Claudia Trindade responded by saying: “Have strength. Let my dear God console the hearts of her parents.”
Yesterday, officers arrested a 17-year-old male from Banks and he remains in police custody. A name has been shared on social media in connection with the suspect in the incident in Southport.
Police warned: "This name is incorrect and we would urge people not to speculate on details of the incident while the investigation is ongoing."
The suspect was born in Cardiff, Wales, and moved to the area when he was young boy. This incident is not currently being treated as terror-related, the force confirmed.
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| 2024-07-30T14:54:34
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Paris Hilton is here to make CDs popular again with her album 'Infinite Icon'.
The Queen of the 2000s is releasing her upcoming LP on the retro format which was hugely popular in the noughties.
Alongside pictures of her holding the artwork and the CD box alongside a portable CD player, she wrote on Instagram: "As the Queen of Y2k, I had to bring CDs back. Preorder the CD of my album #InfiniteIcon now at the link in bio! #iconic. (sic)"
Paris recently shared how she felt an instant connection with her latest song, 'Chasin'', because it's about walking away from "toxic relationships".
The 43-year-old socialite teamed up with her pop star pal Meghan Trainor on the track from the LP - which is being co-produced by Sia - and the hotel heiress admitted the song feels perfect for her.
She told Rolling Stone: "[Meghan] put into words an experience that was so true for me; that time in your life when you find the confidence, power, and self-love, to walk away from toxic relationships and move forward with your life."
Meghan went on to reveal she'd been working on the track for years until Paris managed to bring it to life.
She added: “I started working on this song years ago and knew I had to save it for someone very special. Paris brought it to a whole new level ...
"She is the sister I always needed and when she calls me 'sis', I die of happiness inside. We made something truly iconic together and it was a bucket list dream come true for me."
Paris' new album is slated for release on September 6 and marks her first studio album in almost two decades following the release of her debut record 'Paris' back in 2006.
She recently opened up about the project in an interview with Flaunt magazine, saying: “The album has it all. I love pop music so much and it feels like someone needs to save it so I’m here to do it.”
Paris added the record has “pop bops” and songs inspired by her autobiography ‘Paris: The Memoir’.
The former reality TV regular added she has also included emotional ballads on the record because “Sia is the queen of that”.
It also features an updated version of her 2006 single ‘Stars Are Blind’ which is called ‘Paris’ Version’, while another song on the album is called ‘Fame Won’t Love You’.
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| 2024-07-30T10:11:09
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Sales rise 35.75% to Rs 51.41 crore
Net profit of Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility rose 47.44% to Rs 2.30 crore in the quarter ended June 2024 as against Rs 1.56 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2023. Sales rose 35.75% to Rs 51.41 crore in the quarter ended June 2024 as against Rs 37.87 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2023.
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| 2024-07-30T04:31:39
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View the medal table and full schedule here.
22:27 CET - The final medal event in the pool for the evening was the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay and the gold was won by the men of Great Britain who edged the USA (silver) and Australia (bronze) in a thrilling race that went down to the wire.
With the medals all handed out for the day, take a look at the full medal standings after day four below.
21:40 CET - Over to the fencing, where world number one Italy claimed gold in the final of the women's epee with a 30-29 victory over France in a high-octane, sudden-death contest. Poland took the bronze medal by beating China 32-31.
France, who beat world number two South Korea and world number three Poland on their way to the final in the boiling-hot Grand Palais arena, opened a 19-15 lead but faded in the decisive moments.
21:19 CET - We have more medals to report from the pool with the men's 800m freestyle final just finished. Ireland's Daniel Wiffen won gold - his country's first men's swimming gold ever and their first gold of the Paris Games! What's more, Wiffen is the first athlete from Northern Ireland to win a gold since 1988. He also set a new Olympic record to boot.
The USA secured yet another medal with Bobby Finke taking silver while Italy's Gregorio Paltrinieri claimed bronze.
21:05 CET - Australia have another gold in the pool with Kaylee McKeown winning the women's 100m backstroke final and setting a new Olympic record of 57.33 seconds! The USA's Regan Smith claimed silver with compatriot Katharine Berkoff taking bronze.
21:00 CET - Hosts France and the USA have wrapped up their group fixtures in the men’s football with 3-0 wins. France defeated New Zealand while the USA beat Guinea with both sides progressing to the final eight.
See all the men's football results here.
20:26 CET - Simone Biles and her USA team have won gold in the team gymnastics final! Italy claimed the silver while Brazil secured the bronze, their first-ever team medal. But the star of the day was, once again, Biles, who wowed a crowd full of celebrity supporters. The medal is Biles' fifth career gold.
20:15 CET - New Zealand have won gold in the women’s rugby sevens after beating Canada 19-12 in the final! Earlier, the USA claimed ht bronze medal. The gold is New Zealand's first at the Paris Games.
Catch up on the women’s sevens here.
20:01 CET - Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are into the third round of the men’s doubles tournament after beating the Dutch pair of Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof 6-4, 6-7, 10-2.
Follow all of the tennis at Roland Garros here.
19:26 CET - USA’s women’s rugby sevens side have beaten Australia 14-12 in the dying moments to claim the bronze medal. New Zealand and Canada are playing for gold next.
19:15 CET - Over in the men's basketball, hosts France have notched their second win of the tournament, edging Japan 94-90 in overtime! It's safe to say, there was a height difference between the sides...
18:58 CET - In the final Group B fixtures of the men’s football, Argentina defeated Ukraine 2-0 and Morocco beat Iraq 3-0, meaning both winners progress to the quarter-finals as the first and second-placed teams in the group.
The next pair of fixtures sees Group A wrapping with hosts France and the USA in action from 19:00 CET.
18:29 CET - In the women's under 63kg judo, the gold medal was won by Slovenia's Andreja Leski with Prisca Awiti-Alcaraz of Mexico taking Silver. The gold is Slovenia's first medal of the games!
Laura Fazliu of Kosovo and France’s Clarisse Agbegnenou secured bronze medals.
18:11 CET - Japan's Takanori Nagase won the gold medal in the men's under 81kg judo at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
Georgian Tato Grigalashvili took the silver, while South Korean Lee Joon-hwan and Somon Makhmadbekov of Tajikistan claimed bronze medals.
17:03 CET - Egypt have caused a big upset in the men's football, stunning Spain 2-1 to seal top spot in Group C. However, Spain have still managed to qualify in second place.
In the other match in the group, Uzbekistan and the Dominican Republic battled to a 1-1 draw, meaning they are both out of the Olympic games.
16:31 CET - Great Britain's Nathan Hales put in a stunning performance to clinch trap nation gold for his nation. China's Qi Ying picked up a silver medal, while incredibly, Guatemala's Jean Pierre Brol secured bronze - just the second medal they have ever claimed in Olympic history!
16:21 CET - The women's rugby sevens gold medal match will be contested by New Zealand, who defeated USA in the first semi-final, and Canada who have just stunned Australia 21-12 to go through. The medal matches will take place from 19:00 CET this evening.
See the full program for the women's rugby here.
15:32 CET - China's Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha have won gold in the mixed table tennis doubles, beating North Korea's Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong 4-2 in the final. The latter pair's silver in North Korea's first medal of the Paris Games.
15:13 CET - Canada's men's basketball team have notched their second win of the Olympics, beating Australia 93-83, powered by NBA star RJ Barrett. Earlier, also in Pool A, Spain downed Greece 84-77.
Next up, hosts France face Japan with Brazil taking on Germany in the late game.
Follow the men's basketball here.
14:35 CET - The group stage of the men's football competition wraps up today with eight matches taking place across four kick-off times, starting at 15:00 CET. Top dogs Spain and France are looking to head into the quarter-finals with perfect records while Argentina need a result to progress.
Take a look at the day's matches and follow the action here.
14:22 CET - We have a medal to report! The South Korean pair of Lim Jonghoon and Shin Yubin have claimed bronze in the mixed table tennis doubles after beating Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem of Hong Kong by four sets to love in the third-place playoff.
14:12 CET - The women's singles tennis has seen a big upset with USA's Coco Gauff (20), the second seed, dumped out of the tournament by Croatia's Donna Vekic (28).
Follow all the action from Roland Garros here.
11:54 CET - The tennis is set to get underway in around five minutes' time, and it looks to be another action-packed day, with Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz resuming their doubles partnership, while Andy Murray aims to prolong his career.
Check out a full preview of what is to come over on our Tennis Tracker.
11:27 CET - Another case of COVID-19 has been detected in Paris, unfortunately. Australia's Lani Pallister, a medal hope in the women's 1,500 metres freestyle, has withdrawn from the event after testing positive. A team spokeswoman said the decision had been made to save her energy for the 4x200 freestyle relay. The 1,500 heats start on Tuesday's morning session.
10:30 CET - The first gold medal of the day has gone to Serbia, who have won a nail-biting final against Turkey in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event, prevailing 16-14. That's their first medal of the Games.
09:55 CET - India have beaten South Korea to the bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event. In the process, Manu Bhaker (22) has become the first Indian to win more than one medal at an Olympic Games since the nation gained independence in 1947.
09:37 CET - The majority of superstars in action today will those at Roland Garros, with Andy Murray (37) and Rafael Nadal fighting to keep their Olympic campaigns alive in the men's doubles this afternoon.
Then tonight, American gymnast Simone Biles (27) is in action in the women's team final, one of the Games' biggest events.
09:15 CET - The first medals events of the day are beginning in 15 minutes, with the Bronze Medal match in the 10m Air Pistol team event between India and South Korea getting underway before Turkey and Serbia contest the final.
08:55 CET - The major news coming out of Paris this morning is that the men's triathlon has been postponed due to pollution levels in the river Seine being too high as a result of rainfall.
The plan is for it to now take place after the women's triathlon tomorrow morning.
07:00 CET - Hello and welcome to our live Olympics Tracker for day four of the Games in Paris. The action kicks off with the men's triathlon today from 08:00 CET and there is plenty more to come with 12 medal events in total including table tennis, gymnastics, rugby and plenty of swimming in the evening!
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| 2024-07-30T20:35:07
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An Israeli airstrike targeting a top commander of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah rocked a neighborhood in Beirut on Tuesday.
Israel says it carried out the “targeted strike” in response to a rocket attack that killed 12 young people in the Israeli-controlled Golan heights on the weekend. Hezbollah has denied responsibility for that attack.
Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire for months now, most of which has been concentrated in Israel’s north and Lebanon’s south. Tuesday’s attack in the Lebanese capital has stoked fears of a wider regional war.
We unpack a brief history of Hezbollah, its origins and goals, and who its elusive leader is.
Born in a civil war
Lebanon's complex and fragile democracy distributes power along religious sectarian lines. The number of seats given to any particular sect is proportional to its percentage of the population – the largest groups being Christians, Sunni Muslims and Shiite Muslims.
In 1975, boiling tensions between the sects, along with an influx of predominantly Sunni Palestinian refugees, plunged the country into a 15-year-long civil war. Amid the fighting, Israeli forces twice invaded and occupied the south of Lebanon in order to combat Palestinian guerilla groups that had been launching attacks against Israel.
With the support of Iran (the region's preeminent Shiite power), Hezbollah, which began as a small Shiite militia group during the war, emerged as the dominant force fighting against the Israeli occupation. In their efforts to expel the Israelis, the group became known for its use of extreme tactics, such as the infamous 1983 suicide bombing attack targeting U.S. and French housing barracks in Beirut, which killed some 300. The group is sometimes credited with launching the modern suicide bombing era.
In 1985, Hezbollah – which means the "Party of God" in Arabic – released a manifesto, in which it pledged allegiance to Iran's supreme leader, and called for the destruction of Israel.
After Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and the end of the civil war in 1990, Hezbollah continued to grow in power.
Hezbollah has tempered its Islamist political rhetoric, and the group updated its manifesto calling for a "true democracy" in 2009. In the years since the civil war, Hezbollah has only increased in sophistication and regional power. Today, the group is structured along two primary divisions: a military wing and a political wing.
Its political and military power today
For more than 30 years, the political wing of Hezbollah has been an influential force in Lebanese politics. The group has kept a steady presence of elected representatives in parliament, at times becoming the dominant party. Members of Hezbollah have continually held executive cabinet positions.
Though Hezbollah is a Shiite Islamist group, the party maintains alliances with individuals and groups affiliated with other sects. It also offers a wide range of social services in Lebanon, often fulfilling civic needs in areas that the state is unable to meet, such as operating schools, hospitals and agricultural services.
"For Hezbollah, their priority has always been to preserve its military role as a substate actor within the state of Lebanon," says Randa Slim, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute. "Politics has always been used as a means to maintain its independent military status."
Hezbollah has greatly increased its military capabilities in the three decades since the end of the civil war. Today, it is said to be the most well-armed and powerful non-state actor in the region, with a stockpile of hundreds of thousands of missiles as well as 100,000 fighters, it claims, though those figures are debated. It's a military power that was established in great part by Iran, which for decades has supplied Hezbollah with weapons and funding.
How Iran fits into the equation
Experts often describe Hezbollah as an extension of Iran, given the consistent supply of financial and military support the group has received across decades, and its stated allegiance to the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Khomeini.
"[Iran] trained the first cadre of Hezbollah fighters. They were the ones who helped put its organization and infrastructure together. They were the ones who provided it with weapons and financial support for a long time and still provide some," said Slim, explaining that when it comes to issues of regional politics, Hezbollah's actions are largely made in consultation with Iran, especially on matters relating to Israel, the U.S., or other Western powers.
However, when it comes to domestic issues within Lebanon, Hezbollah is generally able to act autonomously. "Over the years, the trust level between Hezbollah and Iran has become so high that when it comes to Lebanese domestic politics, Iran really lets Hezbollah play the leading role and does not get involved in their decision-making about intra Lebanese politics."
Hezbollah's longstanding (and elusive) leader
Hezbollah's leader is the group's secretary general, Hassan Nasrallah. The Lebanese-born, Shia Muslim cleric first ascended to the top leadership position in 1992, when he was just 32.
During the 1990s, Nasrallah successfully led the group's campaign against Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon, resulting in the eventual withdrawal in 2000. Today, many continue to view him as a dominant figure in resistance to Israel and anti-Western influence in the region.
Though Nasrallah has never held a formal office in Lebanon, he is still one of the most powerful figures in Lebanese politics. He is credited with facilitating Hezbollah's evolution from militia group to an influential and effective political force in Lebanon.
Today, Nasrallah is rarely seen in public for fear of being assassinated. Still, he makes regular public speeches by video and is known as a compelling speaker.
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| 2024-07-30T22:02:13
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Earnest Partners LLC cut its holdings in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR – Free Report) (TSE:QSR) by 42.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 876,363 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 638,381 shares during the quarter. Earnest Partners LLC owned approximately 0.28% of Restaurant Brands International worth $69,627,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Raymond James & Associates lifted its stake in shares of Restaurant Brands International by 6.7% during the fourth quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 71,123 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $5,557,000 after buying an additional 4,473 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. purchased a new position in shares of Restaurant Brands International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $375,000. Ritholtz Wealth Management purchased a new position in shares of Restaurant Brands International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $208,000. Fifth Third Bancorp lifted its stake in shares of Restaurant Brands International by 209.0% during the fourth quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 411 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 278 shares during the period. Finally, TIAA Trust National Association purchased a new position in shares of Restaurant Brands International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $216,000. 82.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
QSR has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Scotiabank upped their price objective on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $80.00 to $81.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, April 29th. TD Securities increased their price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $84.00 to $88.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 1st. KeyCorp cut their price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $85.00 to $80.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, June 27th. Genuity Capital Markets cut their price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $74.00 to $73.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 30th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $88.00 price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research note on Thursday, June 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have given a hold rating and nineteen have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Restaurant Brands International presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $83.46.
Restaurant Brands International Stock Up 2.1 %
QSR stock traded up $1.40 during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $69.38. 2,008,806 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,596,331. The company has a market capitalization of $21.98 billion, a PE ratio of 17.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.72. Restaurant Brands International Inc. has a twelve month low of $61.77 and a twelve month high of $83.29. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $69.70 and a 200 day simple moving average of $73.98.
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR – Get Free Report) (TSE:QSR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 30th. The restaurant operator reported $0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $1.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.70 billion. Restaurant Brands International had a net margin of 17.17% and a return on equity of 31.12%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.75 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Restaurant Brands International Inc. will post 3.37 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Restaurant Brands International Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 21st were issued a dividend of $0.58 per share. This represents a $2.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, June 21st. Restaurant Brands International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 59.79%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Restaurant Brands International news, CEO Joshua Kobza sold 246,196 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.17, for a total transaction of $18,506,553.32. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 595,764 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $44,783,579.88. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. In other Restaurant Brands International news, CEO Joshua Kobza sold 246,196 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.17, for a total transaction of $18,506,553.32. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 595,764 shares in the company, valued at approximately $44,783,579.88. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Ali Hedayat sold 8,537 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.75, for a total transaction of $638,140.75. Following the sale, the director now owns 22,881 shares in the company, valued at $1,710,354.75. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 1.36% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
About Restaurant Brands International
Restaurant Brands International Inc operates as a quick-service restaurant company in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (PLK), and Firehouse Subs (FHS). The company owns and franchises TH chain of donut/coffee/tea restaurants that offer blend coffee, tea, and espresso-based hot and cold specialty drinks; and fresh baked goods, including donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, cookies and pastries, grilled paninis, classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, and other food products.
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| 2024-07-30T02:17:11
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Mumbai: Haripal Hardeep Singh aka Hari, one of the arrested accused in the Salman Khan firing case, has revealed that he was a part of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang for the last four years. He also said that he was in touch with gangster’s brother Anmol in Canada and Rohit Godhara and contacted them after joining the Instagram group named “sopuprajasthangolden09”, which had 378 followers and 148 posts, including photos of Bishnoi gang members.
Hari has his own Instagram account named “harry_rai_sopu_haryana” which has 431 followers and 260 posts, including the video recording with the arrested accused in the Salman Khan case, Rafiq Mohammad aka Golden. The conversation goes, “If someone kills our one, we have the power to hit back and kill ten; whether we kill today or tomorrow, time is very powerful, it will come (in Hindi).”
As per the chargesheet in the case, Hari made reels of video calls, including a group call of 10 people of the gang, including Lawrence. The chargesheet has also revealed that on Instagram there are many profiles with the title “Sopu Group 29” (Student Organization of Punjab University), which are run by Lawerence Bishnoi.
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https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/salmankhan-house-firing-case-joined-lawrence-bishnois-gang-after-following-account-run-by-gangster-on-instagram-claims-arrested-accused
| 2024-07-30T23:26:01
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‘Let Beryl Be the Tipping Point for Individual Action on Climate Resilience’ – Claudine Allen
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Recovery efforts are happening in Jamaica to help areas affected by Hurricane Beryl. Recovery efforts are underway in Jamaica to assist areas impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Claudine Allen, who works for the JN Group, is urging citizens to begin preparing early for the hurricane season. She also advises taking steps to increase resilience to climate change.
Hurricane Beryl hit Jamaica as a Category 4 storm. It was the strongest Atlantic hurricane in June or July. It was also the earliest Category 5 storm on record. Beryl reached Category 5 status on July 1st. It reached Category 5 status on July 1st.
According to reports, climate-related dangers are expected to become more severe as climate change speeds up, leaving Jamaica and other small island developing states (SIDS) at risk. Ms. Allen emphasized the importance of families taking proactive measures to get ready for increasingly extreme weather conditions. This should be done in addition to the ongoing efforts of governments and businesses to address these challenges.
“While most of the households across the island would have been spared significant damage, some families lost everything. We pray for their smooth recovery,” she said, adding that “Even as national recovery efforts unfold, our collective recovery as a nation hinges heavily on our individual action.”
She asserted that Hurricane Beryl ought to be a turning point for people to look to alternative energy solutions for their households.
“Let this be the tipping point for us doing even small things, such as getting light bulbs that do not require electricity,” she said.
Ms Allen said taking individual steps to mitigate the effects of climate change in the home will help to improve the country’s resilience.
“While we may not readily make the connection, Hurricane Beryl, and other natural disasters are the result of rapacious commercial activity, as well as individual inaction. Your own decision not to recycle, to compost, harvest rain and grey water; your own decision not to use low flow faucets…all that inaction creates climate disasters such as Hurricane Beryl,” she suggested.
She said over time, resilience can be improved by changing everyday habits, and urged citizens to consider the experiences of others in times of crises.
“Everyone has a role to play in the fight against climate change and our country’s resilience to its effects will depend on how thoughtful we are as neighbours, friends and responsible citizens. There are many ways for us to improve our own resilience and reduce our own carbon footprint but there are also ways to work together, and we should be encouraging others to get involved to make a difference,” she shared.
Impact of Climate Change and Security
Michael Powell, Head of Security at JN Bank, also urged Jamaicans to be aware of the linkages between climate change and security.
According to the UN environment programme, in recent years, the impact of climate change and security have gained significant attention, with there being several security concerns, including impacts on food, water and energy supplies; increased competition over natural resources, loss of livelihoods, forced migration and displacement.
After Hurricane Beryl, the Jamaican Government took steps to stop price gouging. They issued an order under the Trade Act to control prices. As a result, everyone could get the supplies they needed at fair prices. This was done to protect people from being taken advantage of.
Prior to the arrival of the hurricane, a nationwide curfew was also implemented to require citizens to stay indoors for their safety.
Zoning in on physical security, Mr Powell said: “We must recognise that these events can affect our safety. Always abide by orders given to evacuate, move to higher ground or stay put. Your disobedience may cost you your life,” he said.
Mr Powell said often the aftermath of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, also attract unscrupulous people seeking to profit from people’s misfortunes. He said one should always be cautious about who they interact with it.
“Try to invest in renewable lighting, at the very least. This is not just for your ability to see and navigate in the event of a power outage, but criminals prefer to conduct their illicit activities under the cover of darkness,” he shared.
“Be wary of fake sales and people offering you temporary jobs after a disaster. If you have to spend money to make money, it’s likely to be a scam. Also, if you are planning to donate to a recovery effort, be sure to do your due diligence, because you may just be giving it to fraudsters pretending to be from a charitable organisation,” he added.
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| 2024-07-30T05:28:05
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Barack Obama said it was one of his favorites of 2020. The Minnesota Book Awards called it the best novel in 2021. And Friends of the Saint Paul Library think everyone should read "Sharks in the Time of Saviors" now.
Minneapolis writer Kawai Strong Washburn's novel has been chosen for the Friends' One Book / One Minnesota program, basically a book club to which everyone in the state is invited.
Through Sept. 22, readers can access "Sharks" at their local libraries, where the e-book and audiobook are free. Hard copies will also be available at libraries across the state as will reading guides and other materials. "Sharks" is about a boy who falls off a boat and whose family is transformed when he is rescued by sharks.
One Book culminates with one big discussion, on Zoom, at 7 p.m. Aug. 21. Washburn will take part in the Zoom call, as will thousands of Minnesotans. If you want to be one of them, register for the free event at thefriends.org.
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https://m.startribune.com/obama-favorite-and-award-winning-sharks-is-the-one-book-pick-for-minnesotans-to-devour/600387300/
| 2024-07-30T05:19:57
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Disneyland workers vote to ratify new contracts that raise wages
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland workers have voted to ratify new contracts that include wage hikes and changes to sick leave policies after months of negotiations.
Workers including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants voted to ratify the three-year contracts that bump the minimum base wage to $24 an hour this year from a previous $19.90, a coalition of four unions representing 14,000 workers said late Monday. The deal was reached after the workers at Disney’s California theme parks and resort area authorized a potential strike following months of negotiations over wages, sick leave and other benefits.
“For months hard-working cast members have stood together at the bargaining table and in the parks to ensure Disney recognized what they bring to the theme park experience, and these contracts are a concrete and direct result of this tireless work,” the coalition said in a statement.
Disneyland, which has been the world’s second-most visited theme park after Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Florida, welcomed the vote and said it values its employees. Most of the more than 35,000 workers at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and the shopping and entertainment district Downtown Disney in Anaheim, Calif. are represented by labor unions.
“We are pleased that our cast members approved the new agreements, which, along with all we offer as part of our employment experience, demonstrate how much we value them and our profound commitment to their overall well-being,” Jessica Good, a spokesperson for the resort, said in a statement.
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| 2024-07-30T15:53:07
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Jimmy Buffett Now Has His Own Action Figure
Mattel Creations has revealed a Jimmy Buffett action figure based on his cameo appearance in the 2015 movie Jurassic World.
Unveiled at this year’s Comic Con in San Diego, the set features the late singer holding two margaritas while being surrounded by escaped flying dinosaurs. It re-enacts the moment he’s seen trying to save the drinks while he’s part of a crowd running away from escaped dimorphodons.
“Jurassic World fans and Parrotheads alike fondly remember Jimmy Buffett’s cameo,” Mattel said in a statement. “Inspired by this movie moment, our Jimmy Buffet action figure wears his island apparel, including sunglasses and flip-flops.
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“He stands atop a margarita-style platform, surrounded by ‘flying’ dimorphodons that circle him as the tiki hut-style base turns. In honor of Buffett’s philanthropic legacy, Mattel will donate $5,000 and 5,000 toys to [Buffett’s charity] Singing for Change.”
The platform lights up and plays music when the base is turned, with authentic sounds including whirring blender and swooping dimorphodons. The “lost” salt shaker is also included, along with two drinks and a custom artwork case.
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Buffett’s connection with the movie came via his Margaritaville brand, as the creative team aimed to make the Jurassic World resort feel like a real-life place, and wanted recognizable store fronts on camera. “We were excited to go and hand pick who was going to be on the main street and on the boardwalk, and we were lucky enough to get Margaritaville as the marquee restaurant,” producer Frank Marshall said.
Buffett attended the movie premiere, performing “Margaritaville” with star Chris Pratt at the aftershow event.
The figure retails for $30 and it’s available to pre-order now, with shipping on or before Aug. 2, with a limit of three units per customer.
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| 2024-07-30T22:42:52
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Voyager Token (VGX) traded down 0.5% against the US dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 14:00 PM ET on July 30th. Voyager Token has a total market cap of $26.98 million and $3.10 million worth of Voyager Token was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last seven days, Voyager Token has traded 1.4% higher against the US dollar. One Voyager Token token can now be purchased for approximately $0.0727 or 0.00000110 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges.
Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours:
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Voyager Token was first traded on June 28th, 2017. Voyager Token’s total supply is 370,929,271 tokens and its circulating supply is 370,951,352 tokens. Voyager Token’s official Twitter account is @vgxfoundation and its Facebook page is accessible here. The Reddit community for Voyager Token is https://reddit.com/r/investvoyager. Voyager Token’s official website is www.vgxfoundation.com.
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| 2024-07-30T19:14:37
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UNION, NJ — The township of Union has announced the launch of the township of Union Art Tour, a storefront art walk through Union Center. Produced by Main Street Pops, a woman-owned pop-up Arts Programming business, the event will showcase the vibrant creativity of local artists while fostering community engagement and supporting local Special Improvement District businesses.
“As a township focused on arts and culture, we are thrilled to partner with Main Street Pops to launch the Art Tour and highlight the incredible talent of local artists,” said Mayor Manuel Figueiredo. “We are excited to see the positive impact this initiative will have on our community and look forward to welcoming everyone to experience the beauty and diversity of our local arts scene.”
This month-long public event – running from Tuesday, July 30, to Saturday, Aug. 31 – will transform Union Center into an expansive live public gallery with works from local artists displayed in storefront windows. Attendees are encouraged to explore the Art Tour at their own pace, discovering the rich tapestry of artistic expression that New Jersey and the township of Union has to offer. This further reinforces the township and Union Center as a place for the arts, culture, dining and a retail destination.
“Art programming lifts and connects communities, and Main Street Pops is pleased to work with the township of Union to showcase talented local artists while encouraging residents and visitors to explore the dynamic businesses of Union Center and experience all it has to offer, “ said Tracy Gavant, Main Street Pops’ co-founder.
The month of events will begin with a “launch party” taking place on Tuesday, July 30, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Titan Event Center, 2003 Morris Ave., Union’s newest event space. Enjoy refreshments as you meet storefront owners, connect with artists, mingle and enjoy the various local art displays. Admission will be free of charge.
For more information, visit mainstreetpops.com or uniontownship.com and follow on social media @TWPUnionNJ.
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https://unionnewsdaily.com/news/month-long-storefront-art-walk-kicks-off-in-union-center
| 2024-07-30T22:35:12
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Poland Period:
1506-2020
1506-2020
Pattern 1 Zloty 1958 WK "Square frame". Aluminum (Poland, Peoples Republic)
Variety: Aluminum
Specification
- Metal Aluminum
- Weight 2,5 g
- Diameter 25 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage UNC 234
Description
- Country Poland
- Period Peoples Republic
- Denomination 1 Zloty
- Year 1958
- Mint Warsaw
- Purpose Pattern
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Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the Polish Pattern 1 Zloty 1958 "Square frame" with mark WK. Aluminum. This aluminum coin from the times of Peoples Republic struck at the Warsaw Mint. The record price belongs to the lot 711 sold at the WDA - MiM auction for PLN 16,500. Bidding took place December 29, 2018.
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For the sale of 1 Zloty 1958 "Square frame", we recommend contacting specialized numismatic firms that conduct regular auctions. Go to the list of companies to find a suitable site.
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| 2024-07-30T16:05:21
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KOCHI: To make the hospital days of patients and bystanders more productive and to create a healthier work environment for the staff, the Ernakulam General Hospital is setting up ‘Bookstanders’, a small library on its premises. The Ernakulam Public Library will be contributing a collection of books worth Rs 30,000.
General Hospital superintendent Shahir Shah said the library will have all genres of books. “The staff, patients and the bystanders can use the facility. However, it will be more helpful to the bystanders as they may have more free time at the hospital. The Bookstander will have all kinds of books for children as well as serious readers,” he said.
The library will be inaugurated by writer M K Sanoo in the presence of Ernakulam MLA T J Vinod and Mayor M Anilkumar on August 1. “Three Bookstanders will be set up on the premises -- one in the super-speciality block, one in the cancer block and the other one on the first floor of the casualty block. A register will be kept near the Bookstanders for the users to enter the details. The arrangements are progressing,” Dr Shahir added.
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https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2024/Jul/30/bookstanders-ernakulam-general-hospital-to-get-library
| 2024-07-30T04:25:42
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Viewers got more than they bargained for when Olympic swimmer Arno Kamminga turned up in some flesh-toned trunks that left the internet gobsmacked.
Despite his impressive rep from the Tokyo Games, where he bagged himself a couple of silvers in 2021, the Dutch swim champ only managed a sixth-place finish in the 100m breaststroke this time around missing out to Italy's golden boy Nicolo Martinenghi, while Britain's Adam Peaty and America's Nic Fink snagged joint silver. But it wasn't Kamminga's splash in the pool that got fans all hot and bothered.
Instead, It was his ivory-coloured trunks splashed with orange and grey triangles that had people peering a bit too closely. His post-dip reveal made those trunks look kind of see-through, sparking some cheeky banter on X (formerly known as Twitter), as reported by the Express.
One eagle-eyed follower quizzed, "In public? Is this legal?" Another fan couldn't help but show their affection for the Dutch double Olympian: "Arno Kamminga you are still so important to me," along with a wave emoji snapshot, celebrating Kamminga's rather revealing moment.
Reacting to the post, one fan quipped: "I have a couple of questions." Another made light of the design, jesting: "How very patriotic that he would develop orange Chicken Pox."
Do you think Kamminga's trunks left little to the imagination? Let us know in the comments section below
The swimsuit wasn't exclusive to Kamminga mind, as his team-mate Tessa Giele sported the same pattern in the semi-finals of the women's 100m butterfly. Despite not making the podium, Kamminga has another shot at a medal, having made it to the semi-finals of the 200m breaststroke.
Meanwhile, Team GB's Peaty was chuffed with his silver in the 100m event, despite not clinching a third consecutive gold after returning to swimming in 2023 after battling mental health and alcohol issues.
"I'm not crying because I came second, I'm crying because of my journey," Peaty said. "It's just incredibly hard to win it once and then to win it again and to win it again. I'm trying to find new ways to do it. Everything that's happened to this point has happened for a reason.
"I'm so happy that I can race the fastest in the world and still come second. I'm not crying because I lost, these are happy tears because I said to myself I would give it everything I've got and I have. And I can't be upset about that."
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| 2024-07-30T18:55:35
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Stamos Capital Partners L.P. decreased its stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 7.6% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 39,470 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 3,230 shares during the quarter. Alphabet accounts for approximately 1.4% of Stamos Capital Partners L.P.’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th biggest position. Stamos Capital Partners L.P.’s holdings in Alphabet were worth $5,957,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GOOGL. Tributary Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Alphabet in the 1st quarter valued at about $30,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Alphabet during the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Alphabet during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $38,000. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management Ltd. boosted its position in Alphabet by 59.2% during the first quarter. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management Ltd. now owns 293 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 109 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Richardson Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Alphabet by 87.5% in the 1st quarter. Richardson Capital Management LLC now owns 300 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 140 shares during the period. 40.03% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Activity
In related news, Director John L. Hennessy sold 1,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $185.85, for a total value of $278,775.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 30,824 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,728,640.40. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. In other Alphabet news, CEO Sundar Pichai sold 22,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $166.80, for a total value of $3,753,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 2,280,511 shares in the company, valued at $380,389,234.80. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director John L. Hennessy sold 1,500 shares of Alphabet stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $185.85, for a total value of $278,775.00. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 30,824 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,728,640.40. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 122,308 shares of company stock valued at $21,484,218. 11.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Alphabet Stock Up 1.5 %
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 23rd. The information services provider reported $1.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.85 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $84.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $70.60 billion. Alphabet had a return on equity of 30.49% and a net margin of 26.70%. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.44 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Alphabet Inc. will post 7.62 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Alphabet Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 9th will be paid a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 9th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.47%. Alphabet’s payout ratio is currently 12.27%.
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A number of research analysts have weighed in on GOOGL shares. Wolfe Research began coverage on Alphabet in a research note on Tuesday, July 16th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $240.00 price target on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Alphabet from $200.00 to $208.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 24th. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $181.00 price objective on shares of Alphabet in a research note on Wednesday, July 24th. Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $205.00 target price on shares of Alphabet in a report on Monday, July 22nd. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada lifted their price objective on Alphabet from $200.00 to $204.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 24th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty-eight have assigned a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $203.74.
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| 2024-07-30T15:46:02
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TOWIE star James Argent shares major throwback snap with close friend Joey Essex in honour of his 34th birthday after controversial Love Island stint
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James Argent and pal Joey Essex looked worlds away from themselves as the TOWIE star shared a major throwback snap on Instagram on Monday.
The reality stars were seen beaming for the photo, which was taken 15-years-ago, while enjoying a beer in Marbella, Spain.
The Essex duo looked unrecognisable as they boasted sweeping side fringes with James, now 36, rocking a white polo shirt and Joey wearing a red checked shirt.
Marking close pal Joey's 34th birthday, James wrote: 'Happy birthday. Love you mate [red heart emoji] 'Marbella 09' [laughing face].
It comes after Joey looked 'furious' during the Love Island live final in Mallorca on Monday evening following his controversial stint on the ITV show.
James Argent and pal Joey Essex looked worlds away from themselves as the TOWIE star shared a major throwback snap on Instagram on Monday
It comes after Joey looked 'furious' during the Love Island live final in Mallorca on Monday evening following his controversial stint on the ITV show
Joey, who was celebrating his birthday, was dumped from the island alongside his partner Jessy Potts during a shock elimination on Sunday.
Joey and Jessy were given the boot just a day before the final, as former Islanders returned to the villa to settle scores during the episode.
The ex-Islanders were asked to vote for the least compatible couple and ultimately sent Joey and Jessy packing when they received the most [seven] votes.
However, fans of the show claimed that the former TOWIE star was looking 'bitter' as he attended the final, which was won by Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan.
Viewers admitted they couldn't help but notice his unimpressed facial expressions as the cameras paused on him during the show.
They speculated that he wasn't happy he didn't make it to the final with Jessy, 25, after leaving the villa just one day prior.
Taking to X during the show, they said: 'Joey Essex must be burning!!!'; 'Look at punk ass Joey Essex ha!'; 'I just know Joey Essex is in the corner furniture';
'It's Joey Essex's birthday as well'; 'Joey Essex spending his birthday watching the people who he tried to sabotage win HAS ME ROLLING'; 'I think this might be Joey Essex's worst birthday'
The Essex duo have been friends since Joey joined the cast of TOWIE in 2010; pictured L-R Joey Essex, Mark Wright, James Argent James Argent, Kirk Norcross and Harry Derbidge
During the latest series of Love Island Joey was dumped from the villa alongside his partner Jessy Potts during a shock elimination one day before the final
Fans of the show claimed that the former TOWIE star was looking 'bitter' as he attended the final
Viewers admitted they couldn't help but notice Joey's unimpressed facial expressions as the cameras paused on him during the show
Host Maya Jama announced Mimii and Josh had received the highest percentage of the public vote and will take home the £50,000 cash prize.
Mimii, 24, and Josh, 29, made Love Island history as the first black couple to win the show since the rebooted version of the series began in 2015.
The couple were in the final with Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies, Matilda Draper and Sean Stone and Jessica Spencer and Ayo Odukoya.
It comes after brand and culture expert Nick Ede said Joey went into the villa as a fan favourite as people loved that there was a familiar face on the show.
But Nick has told MailOnline that the stint 'backfired' on Joey, as it has exposed his 'unlikeable, rude and arrogant' actions.
'The star has now tarnished himself and his brand by being so "messy" on the show,' Nick said. 'He has messed things up and the narrative he has created is not working and the show isn’t working for him.
'The Love Islanders are upset by him, the viewers are upset by him and it's backfired badly. I think this will be a career killer for him.'
However Joey is now reportedly set to earn a whopping £250,000 with a club tour following his Love Island dumping.
Despite not making the final Joey - who is already worth £8million - could be set for the last laugh with a potential quarter of a million to bank if he does a club tour.
Despite being controversial throughout the series Joey is now reportedly set to earn a whopping £250,000 with a club tour following his Love Island dumping
On Monday, host Maya Jama announced Mimii and Josh had won the series and will take home the £50,000 cash prize
The Sun reports that his team has a string of £6,000-an-hour UK dates lined up where fans can take selfies and party with the star.
It comes after it was revealed at the start of this year's series of Love Island that he wasn't being paid any more to be on the show than the other contestants - which is around £375 a week.
The £375 a week to appear on the show is to cover the Islanders' rent and bills back at home while they are away, and Joey received the same as everyone else.
A TV source told MailOnline at the time: 'Joey is being treated like any other Love Island contestant, he's playing by the same rules and won't be given any preferential treatment.
'He hasn't been paid an appearance fee or any money at all for signing up to the show, not a penny.
'On Love Island, it is all about the exposure and for Joey, it means more than that too... He's looking for someone to settle down with, so it's not about the money he can make on the other side.'
But he could be set to become one of the country's wealthiest reality stars with his reported new string of club appearances.
A representative for Joey has been contacted by MailOnline for comment.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, which means that the world's greatest basketball players will be competing for a chance to bring a gold medal back to their home country.
While the best concentration of basketball talent comes from the United States, many players from the league opted to play for their countries of origin.
Ranging from former NBA MVPs and champions to veterans and role players, here’s a list of all the NBA players to look out for in tomorrow’s Olympic competitions.
Group A: Spain vs. Greece (5 a.m. ET, E!/Peacock/NBCOlympics.com)
Spain
Santi Aldama
A third-year player in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies, Aldama had his best year as a pro during the 2023-24 season. With a depleted Grizzlies squad due to injuries, he averaged 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists — all career highs. In Aldama’s first game of the Olympics, he led Spain in scoring with 27 points in its game against Australia.
Usman Garuba
Garuba is currently a free agent, but most recently was signed with the Golden State Warriors. He played sparingly, however. During Spain’s match against Australia, Garuba chipped in with three points and seven rebounds.
Greece
Giannis Antetokounmpo
"The Greek Freak" is widely regarded as one of the best basketball players in the world. The two-time NBA MVP is coming off his second straight season averaging over 30 points per game and nearly 12 rebounds as well. Just as he is the face of the Milwaukee Bucks, he is also the face of Team Greece. In the squad’s first game against Canada, Antetokounmpo led his team with 34 points.
Group A: Canada vs. Australia (7:30 a.m. ET, USA/Peacock/NBCOlympics.com)
Canada
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Canada has the second-most NBA players on its roster in the Olympics, but there may be no bigger star on the team than Gilgeous-Alexander. The Oklahoma City guard is coming off a season where he averaged 30.1 points, 6.2 assists and 5.5 rebounds and was runner-up in MVP voting. To start off Olympic competition, Gilgeous-Alexander put up 21 points to go along with seven assists and five rebounds against Team Greece.
Jamal Murray
Murray has already won it all in the NBA, but now he’s looking to do the same with Canada in the Olympics. An NBA champion with the Denver Nuggets last year, Murray has been a steady presence for his squad. This past season he averaged 21.2 points and 6.5 assists for the Nuggets. In the opening game of the Olympics, Murray contributed eight points and three assists.
Dillon Brooks
International basketball has been known for its increased physicality and extra competitive nature compared to the NBA. Luckily for Canada, Brooks plays with those traits day in and day out. After landing with the Houston Rockets in free agency, Brooks has averaged 12.7 points to go along with tough, physical defense on the perimeter. He was the third leading scorer for Canada in their match against Greece, scoring 14 points while also adding five rebounds and an assist.
R.J. Barrett
Barrett is poised to be a key member for Canada during this Olympic run. The forward was traded to the Toronto Raptors midway through the season from New York and he once again showed the promise that had him selected third overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. With averages of 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists along with multiple 30 point nights for his team, he will be called upon to be a main scoring threat for his team. Case in point: Barrett led Canada in scoring against Greece with 23 points.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Alexander-Walker is what many would consider to be the prototypical 3-and-D shooting guard in today’s NBA. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged eight points a game while shooting just under 40 percent from 3 for the Minnesota Timberwolves this past season. While he didn’t do much in Canada’s latest game against Greece, he undoubtedly is one of the better shooters on the roster and will get his time to shine eventually.
Luguentz Dort
Dort is coming off of another productive year for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In his fifth year in the league, he averaged 10.9 points and just under a steal per game. While his numbers took a dip due to a much more balanced Thunder roster, his defensive impact has never been more important. Against Greece, he had eight points along with a steal and a block.
Trey Lyles
Lyles has been on five different teams since joining the league back in 2015, but seemingly has found a good fit as a floor-spacing four with the Sacramento Kings. He averaged 7.2 points and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 38 percent from deep. In the contest against Greece, he went scoreless in 14 minutes, but had three rebounds and an assist.
Andrew Nembhard
Nembhard has the least NBA experience out of anyone on Canada’s roster, but he showed he’s as poised as they come in this past postseason. The second-year guard for the Indiana Pacers averaged only nine points during the regular season, but in the playoffs he improved that to 21 points per game by the Eastern Conference finals. He scored two points and dished out an assist, but don’t be shocked if he has a dominant outing at some point during the Olympics.
Kelly Olynyk
Olynyk has been a steady contributor to whatever team he’s been on during his NBA career. The 11-year vet is currently on the Toronto Raptors, where he’s been averaging 12.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists after being traded from the Utah Jazz earlier this year. Olynyk had four points and six rebounds in Canada's latest game against Greece.
Dwight Powell
Powell has been a big man for the reigning Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks for the last ten years. While this season he only averaged around three points and three rebounds with minimal minutes, he brings a veteran locker room presence to the team. Powell had six points and four rebounds against Greece.
Australia
Dyson Daniels
Daniels has been developing over the last two years in the NBA with the New Orleans Pelicans and now will have the opportunity to showcase his skills for a major gold medal contender. This past season he averaged 5.8 points and 1.4 steals per game. Against Spain, Daniels had 13 points on 75 percent shooting from deep along with seven rebounds and a steal.
Dante Exum
Exum returned to the NBA this season after two years overseas, joining the Dallas Mavericks as a key rotation player on their way to the NBA Finals. The former fifth pick in the 2014 NBA Draft averaged 7.8 points on a scorching hot 49 percent from three point range. He has yet to suit up for Australia as he is recovering from a dislocated finger, but there is hope he will play Wednesday.
Josh Giddey
Giddey is a third-year player who just finished his season with the Oklahoma City Thunder before being traded to the Chicago Bulls during the offseason. The 21-year-old averaged 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game last season. His game has translated well so far to Olympic play, as in his first game against Spain, he had a statline of 17-8-8.
Josh Green
Along with his teammate Exum, Josh Green is also coming off of a trip to the NBA Finals with the Dallas Mavericks. He averaged eight points a night while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. Against Spain, he chipped in two rebounds and four assists.
Joe Ingles
The elder statesman of the Australian team is Joe Ingles. He currently is one of the veterans on the upstart Orlando Magic teams and comes off the bench. Ingles averages only 4.4 points and three assists per night for the Magic. He did not score against Spain in two minutes of action.
Jock Landale
Landale has been on three teams in three years during his NBA tenure. He most recently played with the Houston Rockets as a backup big man. However for Team Australia, he might be a major star for them. In Australia’s first game against Spain, Landale led the team with 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
Jack McVeigh
McVeigh might be an unknown factor for avid NBA fans. Last season, he played in the NBL for the Tasmania JackJumpers and averaged 16.5 points a night before being signed to a two-way deal with the Houston Rockets in the offseason. Against Spain, McVeigh put up 13 points and seven rebounds.
Duop Reath
Reath is coming off his rookie season in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers. He averaged 9.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game off the bench. Reath did not play in Australia’s opening match.
Group B: Japan vs. France (11:15 a.m. ET, Peacock/NBCOlympics.com)
Japan
Rui Hachimura
Hachimura has been a key contributor on the Los Angeles Lakers for the last two seasons. He’s coming off a season where he averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists. He looks to be one of Japan’s go-to scorers. Last time out against Germany, Hachimura had a 20 point, 10 rebound double-double.
Keisei Tominaga
A star of this year’s NCAA tournament, Keisei Tominaga is known as a sharpshooter and a scorer. For the Nebraska Cornhuskers, he scored 15 points a night before being drafted by the Indiana Pacers. Tominaga, however, played sparingly in Japan’s first match against Germany.
Yuta Watanabe
Yuta Watanabe is currently a member of the Memphis Grizzlies after spending part of last season with the Phoenix Suns after a career season on the Brooklyn Nets. The forward averaged only 2.6 points off the bench during his time with the Grizzlies. Against Germany, however, Watanabe showed off the scoring ability he showed flashes of during his time in Brooklyn with 16 points.
France
Victor Wembanyama
The French Revolution has arrived in the NBA, and it’s led by Wembanyama. The 7-foot-4 big man averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and a league-leading 3.6 blocks per game en route to winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award. In France’s opening matchup against Brazil, he had 19 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three blocks.
Rudy Gobert
Known as “The Stifle Tower,” Rudy Gobert has been a force in the interior for Team France going all the way back to the 2016 Rio Games. Currently a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Gobert averaged 14 points, 12.9 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. Gobert also won his fourth Defensive Player of the Year award this past season, just ahead of his fellow Frenchman Wembanyama. Against Brazil, Gobert had seven points, three rebounds and two blocks.
Nicolas Batum
Batum is another veteran for Team France. He’s currently 15 years into his NBA career and most recently played with the Philadelphia 76ers where he averaged 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds. But Olympic Batum and NBA Batum look to be two very different players. In the opening match against Brazil, Batum scored 19 points and chipped in five rebounds and two steals.
Bilal Coulibaly
Another member of the modern French Revolution in the NBA, Coulibaly is coming off his rookie season with the Washington Wizards. The lengthy forward averaged 8.4 points and 4.1 rebounds a night. In his Olympics debut, he scored three points and had a block as well.
Evan Fournier
Evan Fournier has been known as a shooter for much of his NBA career. He last played with the Detroit Pistons this past season and averaged 7.2 points per game, although the shooting percentage from deep was below average for him at 27 percent. Against Brazil, he had seven points.
Group B: Brazil vs. Germany (3 p.m. ET, Peacock/NBCOlympics.com)
Brazil
Gui Santos
Santos was a second-round pick out of Brazil for the Golden State Warriors in 2022. However, he didn’t make his NBA debut until this year where he averaged just over three points a night. In Brazil’s match against France, Santos put up nine points, three assists, three steals and two rebounds.
Germany
Dennis Schröder
Schröder is an 11-year NBA vet who knows how to put the ball in the basket. He spent the later half of the year with the Brooklyn Nets where he averaged 14.6 points and six assists per game. Against Japan, Schröder scored 13 points and dished out 12 assists.
Daniel Theis
Theis has been a reliable big man off the bench for many teams in the NBA. He most recently played with the Los Angeles Clippers where he averaged 6.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. However he looks like he will be a star for Team Germany. Theis scored 18 points on perfect efficiency and grabbed seven rebounds.
Franz Wagner
Franz Wagner is only three years into his NBA career, but he looks like he is on the verge of stardom. He’s coming off a season for the Orlando Magic where he averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Wagner looks to be one of the stars of the German squad. Against Japan he had 22 points and six boards.
Moritz Wagner
Moritz Wagner is the older brother of Franz and is just as important to this team as his sibling. Wagner is on the Orlando Magic alongside his brother and he averaged 10.9 points and 4.3 boards a night. In the matchup with Japan, Wagner had 15 and five.
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Nicol David: Being at Paris 2024 ‘ultimate dream come true’
Although squash’s Olympic inclusion came too late for former World No.1 Nicol David to compete for medals, the eight-time World Champion has still been able to live her Olympic dream for Malaysia as Deputy Chef de Mission for Paris 2024.
To find out more about the honour, the PSA Foundation spoke to David during a brief break from organising Team Malaysia.
How does it feel to be at the Olympics?
“It’s a very special moment for me as a former squash player and coming into the Olympics to look after the Malaysian contingent is truly an honour. I only dreamt of this moment for all my life and finally it’s a reality for me right here in Paris. Meeting sports athletes from all over the world at the very top of their game right in one place is just an incredible feeling.”
What has been your role within the Malaysian team this year?
“My role as Deputy Chef de Mission was mostly touching base with the respective associations of our Olympic sports and to arrange to have follow up updates on our athletes with their coaches through ongoing site visits and hearing any queries needed to be brought forward in enhancing their preparations leading up to the Olympics. Now on ground, we’re working as team managers both the Chef de Mission and myself to support group here with all our athletes needs to make sure they’re set and ready. “
What has the experience been like so far?
“It’s been super exciting especially seeing the Olympic village and especially the landmark locations of the venues for the competitions for our athletes is just buzzing. Seeing it live is the ultimate dream come true but seeing our athletes giving their all out there will be an amazing experience I will always treasure. “
What are the things that stand out the most so far?
“Seeing a world record being broken in Archery; that is something I would never have thought seen live and the atmosphere is on another level with how grand the Olympics showcases their sporting events. Such a privilege to be amongst it all.”
How important is the Olympic platform for our sport?
“It will give so much leverage in the way we can show case our sport to the world and at the same time be part of this bigger movement that the Olympics has to offer for our squash players now being Olympians representing their country. That is where we will gain such traction from countries all over to come and join in the sport.“
What does it mean to you personally being at the Olympics?
“It means the world to me knowing that I am part of at least one Olympics and it means more to me now playing this role because I’m not here just for me to perform for my country, I’m here for my fellow country men and women fighting their heart out in this toughest arena ever. “
Finally, what advice would you give for any squash players who are part of the next Olympics?
“I would say to live every moment out there at the Olympics in LA and take in this experience to build for their lives.”
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Christopher Thomas Dimer found guilty of Nollamara knife murder of girlfriend Ms Headland
By Rebecca TriggerIn short:
A man who killed his partner of four years has failed to convince a jury she died in a household accident, and he's been jailed over her murder.
The man on trial claimed Shauna-Lee Rose Headland died when a knife holding up a doona being used as a makeshift curtain at her Nollamara home impaled her.
He was instead found guilty of stabbing her, and the court heard he had a history of domestic abuse.
A 42-year-old man who claimed his girlfriend was accidentally impaled by a falling knife used to hold up a curtain has been found guilty of her murder.
WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find confronting and the name and image of an Indigenous person who has died.
Christopher Thomas Dimer was charged with murdering his partner of four years, Shauna Lee Rose Headland, at a townhouse in the Perth suburb of Nollamara in March 2022.
Defence lawyer Simon Freitag SC told the court the knife which delivered the fatal wound had been used to affix a doona over a window as a replacement curtain.
Dimer told police Ms Headland had leaned on the doona and the knife had fallen and pierced an artery between her neck and shoulder.
Knife pierced artery
Mr Freitag put to the jury that the death was caused by a terrible accident and that knives were commonly used in the house to hold up doonas and blankets in this way.
The 15-centimetre knife was found to have caused a 9.8cm wound which killed Ms Headland.
During the trial, an expert gave evidence she had tried to recreate the conditions the defence described but could not achieve the same outcome, although her trials did result in a falling knife piercing replica human skin.
Prosecutor Paul Usher told the court Dimer had grown increasingly angry with Ms Headland throughout the night because he had wanted to return to his home in Victoria Park.
The court also heard he had a history of domestic violence with Ms Headland and had been convicted of assaulting her in the past.
Violent abuse
The court heard evidence from Ms Headland's cousin and sister who were present that night.
They described violent abuse by Dimer throughout the night, including punching and kicking Ms Headland.
Her cousin gave evidence Dimer had told her he had stabbed Ms Headland.
The state accepted the knife could have fallen from the curtain rail, but it was fanciful to consider it had inflicted the fatal injury in this way.
Instead, Dimer had picked it up and stabbed Ms Headland, Mr Usher said.
He said while it was not a premeditated attack and Dimer may deeply regret his actions, it was a deliberate stabbing.
The court also heard Dimer did not stop to help Ms Headland, but instead fled the home.
Family emotional in court
A Supreme Court jury deliberated for a little under two hours before finding him guilty.
Ms Headland's mother and other family members cried and sobbed as the verdict was handed down.
One young woman left the courtroom in tears, while other family members called out 'thank you' to members of the jury as they filed out of the court.
Dimer put his head in his hands as the verdict was read and continued to sit, head bowed, while a September sentencing date was set.
Mum pays tribute to 'beautiful' daughter
Outside court, Ms Headland's mother Janis Headland said her eldest daughter was a beautiful woman whose loss had reverberated through her whole family.
"She had the most loveliest smile, laugh, sense of humour," Ms Headland said.
"She loved her music, she loved life and family, her family was number one.
"I love her and I miss her, she made me a mother.
"She loved her mum."
Another relative, Veronica Headland, said the family's lives had been forever changed by the loss of Shauna.
"The way she was taken in the most horrific and brutal way from our family left us all devastated," she said.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have the government backing they need to build a long-sought-after ballpark after the Pinellas County Commissioners approved on Tuesday the west-central Florida county's share of the funding for the 30,000-seat stadium.
The county voted 5-2 to approve spending about $312.5 million for its share of the ballpark costs from revenue generated by a bed tax that can only be spent on tourist-related and economic development expenses. The St. Petersburg City Council approved spending $417.5 million for the stadium earlier this month.
The $1.3 billion ballpark will guarantee the team stays put for at least 30 years. It's part of a broader $6.5 billion redevelopment project that supporters say would transform an 86-acre (34-hectare) tract in the city's downtown, with plans in the coming years for a Black history museum, affordable housing, a hotel, green space, entertainment venues, and office and retail space. There's the promise of thousands of jobs as well.
“This is so much more than a baseball stadium. It is poised to become, if we do it right, a world-class tourist destination,” said Commissioner Janet Long. “It’s more than about the baseball stadium. It’s a transformational, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,”
The linchpin of the project is the planned roofed stadium, scheduled to open for the 2028 season. It caps years of uncertainty about the Rays’ future, including possible moves across the bay to Tampa, or to Nashville, Tennessee, or even to split home games between St. Petersburg and Montreal, an idea MLB rejected.
The rest of the project would mainly be funded by a partnership between the Rays and the Houston-based Hines global development company. It will take decades to complete.
The site, where the Rays’ domed, tilted Tropicana Field and its expansive parking lots now sit, was once a thriving Black community displaced by construction of the ballpark and an interstate highway. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch says one of his priorities is to right some of those past wrongs in what is known as the Historic Gas Plant District.
The Rays typically draw among the lowest attendance in MLB, even though the team has made the playoffs five years in a row. This year, the Rays have a 54-52 record, placing them fourth in the American League East division.
The ballpark plan is part of a wave of construction or renovation projects at sports venues across the country, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars and the Oakland Athletics, who are planning to relocate to Las Vegas. Like the Rays proposal, all the projects come with millions of dollars in public funding that usually draws opposition.
A citizen group called No Home Run and other organizations opposed the deal, with the conservative/libertarian Americans for Prosperity contending the track record for other publicly financed sports stadiums is not encouraging.
County Commissioner Chris Latvala said he's a huge baseball fan and recounted many fond memories of following the Rays, but he still voted against the project.
“I want professional baseball to stay here, I want the Rays to stay here, but at what price?” he said. “This will be a $1 billion publicly funded subsidy to a billionaire. I'm not willing to put my name on that.”
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| 2024-07-30T23:32:10
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Range Resources (NYSE:RRC – Free Report) had its target price lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $37.00 to $35.00 in a report issued on Monday morning, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an equal weight rating on the oil and gas exploration company’s stock.
RRC has been the topic of several other reports. Scotiabank lowered Range Resources from a sector outperform rating to a sector perform rating and raised their price target for the stock from $40.00 to $45.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 11th. Susquehanna dropped their price target on shares of Range Resources from $38.00 to $36.00 and set a neutral rating for the company in a research report on Monday, July 22nd. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Range Resources from $33.00 to $37.00 and gave the company a neutral rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 3rd. Barclays began coverage on shares of Range Resources in a research note on Wednesday, April 10th. They set an underweight rating and a $35.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Stephens upped their price target on Range Resources from $41.00 to $42.00 and gave the company an overweight rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 24th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have issued a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of Hold and a consensus target price of $37.30.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Range Resources
Range Resources Trading Down 1.2 %
Range Resources (NYSE:RRC – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 23rd. The oil and gas exploration company reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $641.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $610.24 million. Range Resources had a net margin of 17.62% and a return on equity of 13.93%. The firm’s revenue was up 8.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.27 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Range Resources will post 2.06 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Range Resources Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 14th were paid a dividend of $0.08 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, June 14th. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.02%. Range Resources’s dividend payout ratio is currently 16.24%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, Director Charles G. Griffie purchased 1,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 2nd. The shares were purchased at an average price of $34.65 per share, for a total transaction of $51,975.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now directly owns 4,646 shares in the company, valued at approximately $160,983.90. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. In other Range Resources news, CFO Mark Scucchi sold 49,569 shares of Range Resources stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.91, for a total value of $1,829,591.79. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 94,713 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,495,856.83. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Charles G. Griffie purchased 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 2nd. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $34.65 per share, for a total transaction of $51,975.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now owns 4,646 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $160,983.90. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 181,129 shares of company stock valued at $6,775,926. Insiders own 1.57% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Range Resources
Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Glenorchy Capital Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Range Resources during the 4th quarter valued at about $1,799,000. TFO Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Range Resources by 302,571.4% in the fourth quarter. TFO Wealth Partners LLC now owns 21,187 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock worth $645,000 after purchasing an additional 21,180 shares during the last quarter. DRW Securities LLC boosted its holdings in Range Resources by 150.0% in the fourth quarter. DRW Securities LLC now owns 50,000 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock worth $1,522,000 after purchasing an additional 30,000 shares during the last quarter. Norden Group LLC grew its position in Range Resources by 1,599.9% in the 1st quarter. Norden Group LLC now owns 149,697 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock worth $5,154,000 after purchasing an additional 140,891 shares during the period. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its stake in Range Resources by 1.5% during the 4th quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 5,931,670 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock valued at $180,568,000 after buying an additional 90,028 shares during the last quarter. 98.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
About Range Resources
Range Resources Corporation operates as an independent natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, and condensate company in the United States. The company engages in the exploration, development, and acquisition of natural gas and crude oil properties located in the Appalachian region. It sells natural gas to utilities, marketing and midstream companies, and industrial users; NGLs to petrochemical end users, marketers/traders, and natural gas processors; and oil and condensate to crude oil processors, transporters, and refining and marketing companies.
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| 2024-07-30T16:16:08
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Carlos Sainz announced that Williams would be his new team from 2025 onwards, which disappointed many as he would be leaving a top team (Ferrari) for one that struggled to score points. However, Williams’ staff were ecstatic when the news first broke out.
Team Principal James Vowles revealed the news of Sainz’s signing in their Grove base via a video. He told F1 media,
“We played the team a video of Carlos announcing the news and you could not hear a word of it for at least the first 45 seconds because of the cheers, the shouts, the clapping.”
Very happy to announce I’ll be joining @WilliamsRacing next season! Excited about the project and the challenges ahead of us!
Muy contento de poder anunciar que el año que viene me uniré a @WilliamsRacing! Entusiasmado con el proyecto y con los retos que tendremos por… pic.twitter.com/oUg5IexunR
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) July 29, 2024
At Ferrari, Sainz drove for podium places and sometimes wins, for the last four years. Before that, he was at McLaren, another team that gave him a chance to compete at the front. From 2025 onwards, however, Sainz will have to fight his battles at the back end of the grid.
At the same time, Williams’ history is glittering, which attracts Sainz. He admits to being excited about the idea of leading them back to its glory days.
In the 90s, Williams dominated the F1 grid, winning World Championships, and Vowles vowed to take them back there. For that, they signed top engineers from different teams and completed a strong driver lineup involving Sainz and Alex Albon for 2025 and beyond.
Vowles Fought a “Fierce” Battle to Sign Sainz
Sainz was one of the most sought-after drivers in 2024, with multiple teams rumored to be interested in securing his services. There were big teams like Mercedes and Red Bull also linked to the Madrid-born driver. However, they moved on to talents that would suit their needs.
It was up to Sainz to choose a team for 2025, and Williams was one of the options. Vowles started his pursuit for Sainz in 2023, and after making the latter’s signing official, he revealed how difficult the whole ordeal was.
“We had to fight against fierce competition, near enough the whole pit lane wanted to sign him, and it’s therefore a pleasure. I can’t express how thankful I am that he’s here with us as a result of it.”
According to reports, there was a lot of back and forth with multiple teams involved from Sainz’s side. Yet, Williams ticked all the boxes and Vowles had to fight hard to get the deal done.
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| 2024-07-30T09:04:23
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In central England, excavations were conducted at an ancient Roman settlement called Berryfields between 2007 and 2016.
Archaeologists found four chicken eggs that had remained sheltered in a waterlogged pit for 1,700 years. Some of them had cracked open by accident.
The archaeological site was located along a Roman road known as Akeman Street. A bunch of other artifacts were dug up from a hole in the ground, including various tools, leather shoes, wooden vessels, and rare wooden baskets. The hole was situated below the water level, allowing the relics to escape ruin.
Three of the four eggs were intact upon discovery, but two of them broke during the retrieval process.
Now, only one egg has been left undamaged. It is the first complete Roman egg that has ever been found in Great Britain.
“There’s a very good reason it’s the first and only find in the U.K.,” Stuart Foreman, the project manager of the excavation, said.
“In a pit that has been waterlogged for thousands of years, you get things that would never survive in a dry environment. But it’s incredible we even got one out. They were so fragile.”
Normally, organic objects of this kind would not have survived for so long, but the eggs had been buried in a layer of soft, wet silt.
The conditions of the pit prohibited bacteria from forming, which would have caused the eggs to decay.
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| 2024-07-30T16:57:10
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Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC – Get Free Report) is set to post its quarterly earnings results before the market opens on Tuesday, August 6th. Analysts expect Marathon Petroleum to post earnings of $6.25 per share for the quarter. Individual that are interested in registering for the company’s earnings conference call can do so using this link.
Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 30th. The oil and gas company reported $2.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.25. The firm had revenue of $32.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $32.07 billion. Marathon Petroleum had a return on equity of 25.87% and a net margin of 5.32%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $6.09 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Marathon Petroleum to post $14 EPS for the current fiscal year and $15 EPS for the next fiscal year.
Marathon Petroleum Stock Performance
NYSE:MPC opened at $172.06 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $60.62 billion, a PE ratio of 8.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 1.40. Marathon Petroleum has a fifty-two week low of $131.21 and a fifty-two week high of $221.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a current ratio of 1.43. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $171.72 and a 200-day moving average price of $178.37.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of analysts recently commented on MPC shares. Raymond James dropped their price target on Marathon Petroleum from $235.00 to $230.00 and set a “strong-buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on Marathon Petroleum from $191.00 to $186.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 2nd. Tudor Pickering upgraded Marathon Petroleum to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 30th. Mizuho decreased their price objective on Marathon Petroleum from $203.00 to $201.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, June 20th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on Marathon Petroleum from $222.00 to $231.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 15th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, nine have assigned a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $193.64.
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About Marathon Petroleum
Marathon Petroleum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated downstream energy company primarily in the United States. The company operates through Refining & Marketing, and Midstream segments. The Refining & Marketing segment refines crude oil and other feedstocks at its refineries in the Gulf Coast, Mid-Continent, and West Coast regions of the United States; and purchases refined products and ethanol for resale and distributes refined products, including renewable diesel, through transportation, storage, distribution, and marketing services.
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| 2024-07-30T06:28:12
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Live Oak Bancshares (NASDAQ:LOB – Free Report) had its target price increased by Truist Financial from $38.00 to $51.00 in a report issued on Monday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the bank’s stock.
LOB has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods restated a market perform rating and set a $47.00 price objective (up previously from $40.00) on shares of Live Oak Bancshares in a research report on Friday. Piper Sandler upped their price objective on shares of Live Oak Bancshares from $36.00 to $46.00 and gave the stock a neutral rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Live Oak Bancshares from $46.00 to $45.00 and set an overweight rating for the company in a report on Thursday, June 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Live Oak Bancshares currently has a consensus rating of Hold and an average target price of $47.25.
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Live Oak Bancshares Stock Performance
Live Oak Bancshares (NASDAQ:LOB – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 24th. The bank reported $0.59 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.46 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $232.61 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $123.08 million. Live Oak Bancshares had a net margin of 11.22% and a return on equity of 11.13%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.39 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Live Oak Bancshares will post 1.93 earnings per share for the current year.
Live Oak Bancshares Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 18th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 4th were issued a $0.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 4th. This represents a $0.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.27%. Live Oak Bancshares’s dividend payout ratio is presently 6.03%.
Insider Activity
In other news, Director Tonya Williams Bradford sold 2,600 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $35.97, for a total value of $93,522.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 5,870 shares in the company, valued at approximately $211,143.90. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 23.90% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Live Oak Bancshares
A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Live Oak Bancshares by 1.1% in the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 2,536,094 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $105,273,000 after acquiring an additional 27,086 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in Live Oak Bancshares by 4.8% in the 4th quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,327,754 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $60,415,000 after acquiring an additional 61,029 shares during the last quarter. Capital International Investors acquired a new stake in Live Oak Bancshares in the 1st quarter valued at about $18,628,000. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in Live Oak Bancshares by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 259,231 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $11,795,000 after acquiring an additional 2,979 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. grew its stake in Live Oak Bancshares by 12,211.1% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 252,994 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $8,870,000 after acquiring an additional 250,939 shares during the last quarter. 63.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
About Live Oak Bancshares
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc operates as the bank holding company for Live Oak Banking Company that provides various banking products and services in the United States. It operates through two segments, Banking and Fintech. The company accepts various deposit products, including noninterest-bearing demand, as well as interest-bearing checking, money market, savings, and time deposits.
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| 2024-07-30T11:56:45
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Many basketball players would dream of being able to learn from a legend like Kobe Bryant in their career. That was the case for D’Angelo Russell whose rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers was also the final in the illustrious career of Kobe.
Having a veteran who is a wealth of knowledge like Bryant can truly change the trajectory of someone’s career, but the young player also has to be willing to receive that knowledge and mentorship. And in the case of Russell, he self-admittedly was not.
Russell appeared on the Run Your Race podcast and the Lakers guard spoke about that year with Kobe, saying he was so young and naive that he wasn’t really hearing what he was trying to teach him, but as time passed it began to resonate with him:
“Great time. I mean, once again I was just naive to his whole legacy at that time. I’m 18 bro, so I’m young and dumb. Everything’s funny. Kobe Bryant, let me see if I can make him laugh, just young and dumb bro, so I got it the hard way. He wasn’t laughing, he was serious all the time. But he little bro’d me though, it wasn’t like ‘shoo fly’ it was like ‘lil bro, you shouldn’t do that, think about this.’ And I’m moving at 100 miles an hour and he’d be talking like he was Mr. Miyagi and I’d hear him, and then I’m moving again, and then you’ll get a text from him, and then I’m moving again. It was a blur for real for real, but little things come back and I’ll remember a lot of stuff he was saying.
“It was a good time bro, just to get that your first year. Kind of like being a rookie and getting drafted to a championship team and going on they run after they just won one like Denver, Boston. Those groom you for year four and year five in your career. You gonna know how to move, you gonna know how to approach because you remember dang, Jrue Holiday was doing this. Dang Jaylen Brown was doing this … But I was 18 so the knowledge [Kobe] was kicking was way over my head and I’m looking him in his face like [nodding] and not hearing nothing he’s saying until like years later.”
It’s not uncommon for young players to come in at that age and not really pick up what a veteran is trying to teach them. Even when it’s a legend like Bryant, as Russell said at 18 years old he was naive to the legacy of the Lakers legend.
Thankfully for Russell, those teachings were ultimately able to resonate with him later in his career and he has used that to turn into a great NBA player and integral part of the Lakers.
Trail Blazers not interested in D’Angelo Russell in potential Jerami Grant deal
Of course there remains the chance that D’Angelo Russell may not be with the Lakers for long as the team continues to explore the trade market. Russell’s contract makes him a prime candidate to be dealt away and the Lakers are reportedly exploring a trade for Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant.
However, the Blazers are reportedly not interested in taking back Russell in such a deal as they already have a number of young guards in Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe. As such the Lakers will have to find another way to get a deal done if they are intent on bringing Grant to Los Angeles.
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| 2024-07-30T23:47:59
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