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As of December 29, 2023, Shield AI has a valuation of $2.8 billion and has raised $742.5 million in funding across nine rounds. It has funding from the top silicon valley and technology venture capitalists. The new silicon valley drone companies are pushing more aggressively than previous DARPA-Lockheed Gremlin drone swarm projects.
Modern warfare between advanced militaries is no longer about 1v1 weapons capability but forcing the enemy to consistently expend higher-priced weapons on your cheaper assets. V-BAT Teams unlocks intelligent, affordable mass that will overwhelm adversaries through superiority of numbers which will saturate area defense systems and will force them to waste guided-munition stockpiles and trade them for comparatively cheap aircraft.
Shield AI drones are integrating night time sensors and laser targeting. They include compact and effective missiles. the claim 6 pounds of precision explosive will 80% as effective as a 500 lb bomb.
They show upgraded and fully software control systems to coordinate across 30,000 miles of battlefield and are simulating cross Europe coordination.
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Known for identifying cutting edge technologies, he is currently a Co-Founder of a startup and fundraiser for high potential early-stage companies. He is the Head of Research for Allocations for deep technology investments and an Angel Investor at Space Angels.
A frequent speaker at corporations, he has been a TEDx speaker, a Singularity University speaker and guest at numerous interviews for radio and podcasts. He is open to public speaking and advising engagements.
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Broadway legend Hinton Battle, who originally played Scarecrow in 'The Wiz', has died
Broadway legend Hinton Battle, who originally played Scarecrow in 'The Wiz', has died
Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.
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BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) -- Berkeley resident Aaron Katler realizes it will be difficult when he visits the site in Israel where his friend was taken captive by Hamas.
Katler, who is the CEO of UpStart, a national Jewish nonprofit based in Oakland, is friends with one of the hostages held by Hamas, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and his family. Katler left the Bay Area for a visit to Israel on Wednesday.
Goldberg-Polin, 23, is originally from Berkeley. He and his family were living in Israel when he was taken hostage from a music festival on October 7. He was severely injured, with his arm blown off, and was last seen alive in Hamas custody headed to Gaza.The music festival site is one of the places Katler will be visiting.
"It will be very hard," Katler said. "I know a lot of people who have been over the past few months on similar solidarity missions or trips. And they've all said the same thing that it's very, very difficult, but very, very important to go."Katler also plans on spending time with Goldberg-Polin's family.
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This comes as U.S. and Mideast mediators have appeared optimistic in recent days that they were closing in on a deal for the release of the over 100 hostages held by Hamas.
"My friends, John and Rachel, Hersh's parents, we all grew up together in Chicago, and then lived together here in Berkeley," Katler said. "And they've been in Israel now for a bunch of years. But what they keep saying is hopefully, when I get there, I'll be able to welcome Hersh home with them as they're as they're praying for every day, and if not, I will be there to do whatever I can for them, just help."
MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Bay Area man with captured family helping keep Hamas hostages in the spotlight
Palo Alto resident Randi Brenowitz recently went on a similar trip with nearly 20 people, organized by the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. She is Melton's International President and visited places Hamas attacked, including the location of the music festival.
"We saw cars piled up like you would see in a junkyard in the U.S., except they were burned cars that had been burned by those young people who were trying to escape the attack and were burned alive," Brenowitz said. "I could hardly breathe while I was there to be perfectly honest. I couldn't imagine what it must have been like."
The Melton group also volunteered with humanitarian needs while there.
Unfortunately Goldberg-Polin's family hasn't gotten an update on him. Katler is also taking letters and packages from the local community to Goldberg-Polin's family so they know people here in the Bay Area are thinking about them.
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Airline recognized by Cirium for high percentage of on-time arrivals
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Vietnam Airlines , a 4-star airline and flag carrier of Vietnam, has been named among the top 10 most punctual airlines in Asia Pacific by Cirium , a leader in aviation analytics, in The On-Time Performance Review 2023 . Vietnam Airline is also the only Vietnamese airline to be named in this ranking. The report, published in January 2024, is based on an extensive amount of data collected and curated from more than 600 global sources of real-time flight information including published schedules, government agencies, civil aviation authorities, airlines, airports, and major airline reservation systems.
Vietnam Airlines claimed the 9th place, among other highly respected international airlines such as Singapore Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia, bolstering the airline's reputation and reliability among passengers. In 2023, Vietnam Airlines operated 150,674 flights with an on-time arrival percentage of 77.46% which is higher than regional average of 73,51%. The definition of an on-time arrival is when a passenger flight arrives at the gate within 15 minutes of the scheduled arrival time.
Last year, Airline Ratings ranked Vietnam Airlines as one of the 20 best airlines in the world in 2023. The airline also received several prestigious awards from the World Travel Awards thanks to its unwavering focus on improving service quality.
Cirium is the industry leader in aviation analytics for more than 15 years, bringing together powerful data and analytics to keep the world in motion. Delivering insight, built from decades of experience in the sector, enabling travel companies, aircraft manufacturers, airports, airlines and financial institutions, among others, to make logical and informed decisions which shape the future of travel. Cirium is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics.
Vietnam Airlines, which offers nonstop flights out of San Francisco, California to Ho Chi Minh, is committed to innovation and development while providing its passengers with a high-quality experience. To learn more about Vietnam Airlines, please visit VietnamAirlines. To learn more about the survey, visit The On-Time Performance Review 2023 by Cirium.
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Vietnam Airlines is the flag carrier of Vietnam and a leading carrier in Southeast Asia, connecting the world's most thriving cities to mesmerizing travel destinations across both its regional neighborhood and the greater globe by operating 100 routes to 21 domestic and 30 international destinations. Vietnam Airlines has spearheaded Vietnam's aviation market – one of the fastest-growing domestic markets in the world – throughout 30 years of development at a double-digit annual growth rate. Positioning itself as a modern airline with an internationally recognizable brand, Vietnam Airlines aims to be designated as a 5-star, leading Asian airline. To learn more, visit VietnamAirlines.
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Shafaqna English- According to Mehr News agency, Japan defeated Bahrain in their Asian Cup round of 16 match in Doha, advancing to the quarter-finals where they will face either Iran or Syria.
Kaoru Mitoma came back as Japan overcame a shaky performance in the second half to advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory against Bahrain on Wednesday.
The four time champions appeared to be easily winning their last 16 match in Doha with goals from Ritsu Doan and Takefusa Kubo, one before half time and one after, AFP reported.
However, a mistake from goalkeeper Zion Suzuki allowed Bahrain to get back into the game, but Japan regained their advantage when Ayase Ueda scored a goal less than 10 minutes after.
Source: Mehr News
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Keller @ Large: Super Bowl ads appear to steer clear of controversy
BOSTON - The countdown is on to the Super Bowl - and everything that goes with it. The pre-game hype. The halftime show. And of course, the commercials.
They're often seen as a window on pop culture.
Just a few years ago, it wasn't uncommon to see a Super Bowl commercial like the one for Budweiser from 2017, extolling its founder's immigrant roots amid political controversy over immigration.
And viewers were presented with a deadly serious ad for an insurance company in 2015 that warned of household dangers and featured a little boy explaining "I couldn't grow up because I died from an accident."
And don't forget the arty, high-concept ads like the infamous Apple Macintosh rollout of 1984. But it seems those days are gone, at least for now.
Super Bowl LVIII viewers - based on early previews of some of the ads - will be treated a stream of routine ads for sugary snacks, including a fake TSA agent confiscating an ice cream cone, a dancer fueling herself with handfuls of Nerds, and an incomprehensible spot featuring Kris Jenner, extolling the virtues of Oreo cookies.
There will be plenty of celebrities: David & Victoria Beckham pretending they don't know what sport is being played at the Super Bowl, and a stream of former football stars like Dan Marino. And of course, that surefire advertising staple, adorable animals, so cute they make you want to eat mayo right out of the jar, as one ad featuring Kate McKinnon and a talking cat actually depicts.
But cute ads for risky financial products are out this year after the FTX meltdown. Instead, Tom Brady isn't even allowed to place a sports bet in an ad for Bet MGM.
And it appears the era of the allegedly "woke" M & M's is over, done in by advertiser political fatigue. This year's ad for the candy is strictly non-controversial.
It's not rocket science to figure out why ad makers might be steering clear of controversy right now. Boycotts of companies and products over political issues don't always work, but in the social media era, they can come on fast and strong.
And because the Super Bowl draws such a huge audience, the odds of offending someone are pretty short.
Will the lack of edgy ad content make a difference to viewers of the big game? My guess is, as long as the wings and beer don't run out, there won't be many complaints.
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Six of the best things to do in London with kids
By Flip Byrnes
Brimming to the rafters with family focused activities, London excels in sensory feasts for both curious minds and active legs.
Visit a museum
London is a buffet of museum mind-food mania. Unlike much in England’s capital, most are free (bar temporary exhibits), but which one? There’s the double whammy of the neighbouring Natural History Museum and Science Museum, the first featuring an excitingly terrifying robotic T Rex and the latter boasting space exhibits including an actual spacecraft and impressive code-breaking equipment. Then head next door to The Ampersand Hotel for a science-themed high tea served with crucibles, test tubes and planet-shaped macaroons. Also steam over to the Transport Museum to steer a double-decker bus and drive a virtual train. The gift shops are next level for that niche present of space slime or palaeontology dig set. See visitbritan.com
Catch a show
Visiting the West End will raise the curtains on any budding theatre love. The theatres themselves are showstoppers, like the red velvet-lined Vaudeville Theatre, home to the musical Six, a 60-minute #girlpower sassy song-fest about Henry VIII’s six wives. Frozen is housed in the 350-year-old marble-decked Theatre Royal Drury Lane and perennial all-age pleaser is top tier (in both price and experience) The Lion King. Big shows are big bucks, book months ahead (restricted view tickets can be bargains, preview visibility at seatplan.com) and for limited release “rush” tickets, the Today Tix app is your best friend. Use bathrooms at nearby eateries pre or post show to avoid long venue queues. See todaytix.com
Take a ride
If there’s just one London activity to make non-negotiable, it’s the family-guided bike tour with Tally Ho Experiences. In three hours you cover serious territory, including winding down a wonky-door street in Westminster or adding to the street art with spray paint cans (supplied) in Banksy Tunnel. Kids will burn energy and it’s the ultimate parent pleaser – switch off while following your guide who’s on an eye-catching vintage Pashley bicycle complete with music box playing 1950s music. The cherry on the cake is tag-along bike options for little legs. Hit Lower Marsh Market post cycle for fast and delicious ethnic street food. See tallyho.cc
Skip out of town
Londoners describe Hampton Court Palace as “outside” London, in reality it’s just an hour from the city. The imagination-firing labyrinthine palace once belonged to Henry VIII, best known for epic medieval banqueting and a guillotine-heavy approach to marital issues. Equally effective would’ve been banishing his wives into the disorienting (take snacks) 300-year-old hedge maze. An alternative is the 90-minute trip to Windsor. Kids go quackers not just for Windsor Castle, but riding around the pretty village on a Windsor Duck Tour in The Duck, an amphibian yellow bus prone to river deviations. At Halloween, Hampton Court goes all out with wandering ghosts and spooky decorations. See hrp.org.uk
See the big things on a big bus
Sights synonymous with London include Madame Tussaud’s, where wax works exceed expectations and an unexpected adventure is a fun fair-style black cab ride through displays (including the rat-infested plague) of London’s history. Or head to South Bank where a standout is the excitingly interactive and huge SEA LIFE Aquarium. The visit starts with the Shark Walk over a glass walkway with sharks below. You may emerge with an octopus face painting. Connect geographic dots with the handy Big Bus Tours buses. The distinctive brown and yellow open-air double-deckers have stops near all attractions, run regularly, and have earphone commentary. See bigbustours.com
The Tower of London
There’s one thing to know about the Tower of London. If aiming to see the gems of the Crown Jewels arrive at opening and make a beeline for the Jewel House vault (revamped for King Charles III’s Coronation). Two clever, moving walkways prevent overcrowding in front of the most popular display cases but queues and kids don’t mix, so go early. The Tower of London is a complex of buildings – a fortress, palace and prison all in one. If visiting more than one property managed by Historic Royal Palaces, it’s cheaper to buy a season pass. See hrp.org.uk
The writer was a guest of the attractions.
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The Bachelor front-runner Daisy Kent reveals how she saved money on show and fans love it
Bachelor's Daisy Kent found a clever way to save some money when she went to compete on the show.
The Bachelor: Joey Graziadei picks between date ideas
Bachelor contestants are known to spend a decent sum of money on their wardrobes when they compete on the show.
However, a front-runner from Joey Graziadei’s current season may have found a clever way to save some cash as she competed for his heart.
It has previously been reported that Bachelor contestants can spend a large sum of money on their wardrobes for the show and the hair and makeup they also do.
With some previously spending as much as $8,000 to be on the show, others have gotten crafty to cut costs, by reusing clothing in order to save some money.
The situation gets more complicated because many also give up their jobs to be on the show.
Read more: Bachelor sisters quip about Lauren's exit as Allison continues to win over Joey
However, despite competing now and possibly being one of the women who has a bigger chance to win Joey’s heart, Daisy Kent is taking a page from Susie Evans' book when it comes to providing herself with a wardrobe for the show.
Taking to Instagram after week two, Daisy shared photos of herself with fellow contestants Lea Cayanan and Chrissa Perez as they hung out at the mansion during the rose ceremony cocktail party.
In the pictures, she is wearing the green dress she had on in the episode, and fans commented on how gorgeous it looked.
In one comment however, someone who knew her revealed it was something they had seen before.
The comment, by a friend of Daisy’s revealed the dress was actually one that was worn at their high school prom.
“My prom dress getting put to the best use…YOU SLAYED,” she wrote.
“She came out of retirement for @bachelorabc,” Daisy replied.
Fans picked up on the exchange and also praised the move, noting that it was another fun way to enjoy the show.
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“This is so clever! Collect up the girlies’ prom dresses for cocktail parties. So funny!” a fan wrote.
Daisy hasn’t shared if she used cost-cutting measures on other outfits she will wear for however long she is in the mansion.
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The Seattle Storm has traded guard Kia Nurse and the No. 4 pick in this year's draft to the Los Angeles Sparks. In return, Seattle secures a first-round pick for 2026. This WNBA free agency period trade, announced Wednesday, opens up salary cap space for Seattle, potentially paving the way for major free-agent signings.
Sparks general manager Raegan Pebley expressed enthusiasm about acquiring Nurse.
“Being able to add a player with Kia's skill set and experience will fill a big role for us this season,” Pebley said, as reported by Michael Voepel of ESPN. “Adding a second lottery pick also assures another significant addition to our roster in 2024. We're thrilled about both and what they will be able to accomplish here in Los Angeles.”
The Sparks, who missed the WNBA playoffs last season with a 17-23 record, gain an advantageous position in the upcoming WNBA draft on April 15. They now hold the Nos. 2, 4, and 12 picks, giving them a strong foothold in the first round and a second lottery pick.
This move comes at a time of significant changes for both teams. The Sparks are navigating the departure of longtime forward Nneka Ogwumike, who is exploring free agency options, including a potential move to Seattle. The Storm, with an 11-29 record last season, are also reportedly in contention for Skylar Diggins-Smith, a high-profile free agent guard from the Phoenix Mercury.
The WNBA free agency began on Jan. 21, with contracts set to become official starting Thursday. Nurse, a former UConn Huskies standout and the No. 10 pick in the 2018 draft by the New York Liberty, brings valuable experience to the Sparks. After stints with the New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury and the Storm, Kia Nurse averaged 5.9 points and 2.3 rebounds last season with Seattle.
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House tees up vote to enhance child tax credit, revive tax breaks for businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House looked to accomplish something unusual Wednesday in passing with broad, bipartisan support a roughly $79 billion tax cut package that would enhance the child tax credit and boost three tax breaks for business, a combination that gives lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle coveted policy wins.
Prospects for the measure becoming law are uncertain with the Senate still having to take it up, but for a House that has struggled to get bills of consequence over the finish line, the tax legislation could represent a rare breakthrough. Debate and a final vote on the measure are scheduled for the evening.
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., threw his support behind the bill on Wednesday morning. He spent part of the previous day meeting with GOP lawmakers who were concerned about particular features of the bill, namely the expanded child tax credit. Some were also unhappy that it fails to address the $10,000 cap on the total amount of property taxes or state or local taxes that consumers can deduct on their federal returns. Raising the cap is a top priority of lawmakers from members of the New York congressional delegation.
Johnson committed to moving a bill that addresses the cap, but there is no bill text yet and legislation would have to move through the House Rules Committee, which leaves the timing very much in flux. Athina Lawson, a spokeswoman for Johnson, said the speaker and the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., agreed to work with members to "find a path forward."
Johnson called the tax cut bill on the House floor important, bipartisan legislation that would revive "conservative pro-growth tax reform." He also said that it would bring an early end to a "wasteful COVID-era program" that has been plagued with fraud. Moving up the deadline for claiming the employee retention tax credit is expected to largely offset the cost of the tax cuts in the legislation.
Johnson also emphasized the importance of the bill moving through the House Ways and Means Committee before coming to the full House for a vote, saying it was a good example of how Congress is supposed to work.
House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., walks on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Yuri Gripas)
House Republicans were anxious to restore full, immediate deductions that businesses can take for the purchase of new equipment and machinery, and for domestic research and development expenses. They argue such investments grow the economy and incentivize American companies to keep their manufacturing facilities and operations in the United States. The bill also provides businesses more flexibility in determining how much borrowing can be deducted.
"Each of these policies will help American businesses grow, create jobs and sharpen their competitive advantage against China," Smith said as debate began on the House floor.
Democrats focused on boosting the child tax credit. The tax credit is $2,000 per child, but not all of that is refundable. The bill would incrementally raise the amount of the credit available as a refund, increasing it to $1,800 for 2023 tax returns, $1,900 for the following year and $2,000 for 2025 tax returns. The bill also adjusts the topline credit amount to temporarily grow at the rate of inflation.
Households benefitting as a result of the changes in the child tax credit would see an average tax cut of $680 in the first year, according to estimates from the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center.
Democrats pushed to restore the more generous tax credit they passed in 2021 in President Joe Biden's first year in office with payments occurring on a monthly basis. The credit was $3,600 annually for children under age 6 and $3,000 for children ages 6 to 17. But most lawmakers were willing to take what gains they could get through the compromise bill.
"You know I´ve been told that a half a loaf is better than none," said Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill. "This isn´t even half a loaf, but I´m going to vote for it because our families and businesses need help."
"What´s in front of us tonight is pretty simple," said Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass. "Sixteen million children will benefit from the improvement to the child tax credit. That´s a fact."
But for some Democrats, it wasn´t enough.
"This bill provides billions of dollars in tax relief for the wealthy, pennies for the poor," said Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. "Big corporations are richer than ever. There is no even split."
And for some Republicans, it was too much. The chief critics of the expanded child tax credit likened it to "welfare."
"What is a refundable tax credit. It´s welfare by a different name. We´re going to give cash payments, checks, to people who don´t even pay taxes," said Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
Rep. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., chafed at that characterization, saying "we all believe on this side of the aisle that you should work in order to receive federal benefits. That is something that this bill does."
The bill keeps a threshold of a household having $2,500 in income to be eligible for refundable child tax credit payments.
The bill also would enhance a tax credit for the construction or rehabilitation of rental housing targeted to lower-income households, adding an estimated 200,000 housing units around the country. And it would ensure victims of certain natural disasters and the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment don't get hit with a big tax bill for payments they received as compensation for their losses.
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Tottenham x UFC?! Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou makes bizarre MMA threat after bad-tempered victory over BrentfordJames HunsleyGetty ImagesTottenham HotspurPremier LeagueAnge PostecoglouNeal MaupayTottenham Hotspur vs BrentfordBrentfordBrennan JohnsonAnge Postecoglou challenged his Tottenham players to sort out their differences with Brentford in a UFC ring after a full-blooded win on Wednesday.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowSpurs and Brentford in heated clashNorth London side prevail 3-2Postecoglou makes UFC comment
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Voyager and its operating company, Nanoracks, were awarded a $160 million Space Act Agreement from NASA in December 2021 to create Starlab, a continuously crewed, free- flying space station to replace the International Space Station. Voyager Space and Airbus have a transatlantic joint venture that will design, build, and operate the Starlab commercial space station. Starlab will ensure a continued human presence in low-Earth orbit and a seamless transition of microgravity science and research from the International Space Station into the new commercial space station era.
Voyager Space is a space technology company dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With nearly 20 years of spaceflight heritage and over 1500 successful missions as of Fall 2022, Voyager delivers space station infrastructure and services and technology solutions to commercial users, civil and national security government agencies, academic and research institutions, and more, with the goal to accelerate a sustainable space economy.
Launch vehicle secured! 🚀 Alongside @VoyagerSH + @AirbusSpace, we are thrilled to announce we have selected @SpaceX’s Starship to launch #Starlab into #LEO. Learn more about this historic launch here: https://t.co/AQ13lSxbu3 pic.twitter.com/BNq47IRabd
— Starlab (@Starlab_Space) January 31, 2024
Brian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 million readers per month. His blog Nextbigfuture.com is ranked #1 Science News Blog. It covers many disruptive technology and trends including Space, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Anti-aging Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology.
Known for identifying cutting edge technologies, he is currently a Co-Founder of a startup and fundraiser for high potential early-stage companies. He is the Head of Research for Allocations for deep technology investments and an Angel Investor at Space Angels.
A frequent speaker at corporations, he has been a TEDx speaker, a Singularity University speaker and guest at numerous interviews for radio and podcasts. He is open to public speaking and advising engagements.
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Trump says VP pick won't impact the race. So what's he looking for in a running mate?
Trump says VP pick won't impact the race. So what's he looking for in a running mate?
Donald Trump has yet to officially clinch the Republican presidential nomination, but he's already begun to tease about a running mate. The NPR Politics Podcast dives into who might be on his list.
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The following table summarizes other financial measures as at December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022:
(1) This measure is presented on an IFRS basis.
(2) This is a non-GAAP measure and includes the results of the continuing operations and the discontinued operations. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section below.
(3) Prior to Allied's conversion to an open-end trust, net asset value per unit ("NAV per unit") was calculated as total equity as at the corresponding period ended, divided by the actual number of Units and class B limited partnership units of Allied Properties Exchangeable Limited Partnership ("Exchangeable LP Units") outstanding at period end. With Allied's conversion to an open-end trust on June 12, 2023, NAV per unit is calculated as total equity plus the value of Exchangeable LP Units as at the corresponding period ended, divided by the actual number of Units and Exchangeable LP Units. The rationale for including the value of Exchangeable LP Units is because they are economically equivalent to Units, receive distributions equal to the distributions paid on the Units and are exchangeable, at the holder's option, for Units.
Non-GAAP Measures
Management uses financial measures based on International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS" or "GAAP") and non-GAAP measures to assess Allied's performance. Non-GAAP measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore, should not be construed as alternatives to net income or cash flow from operating activities calculated in accordance with IFRS. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section on page 16 of the MD&A as at December 31, 2023, available on , for an explanation of the composition of the non-GAAP measures used in this press release and their usefulness for readers in assessing Allied's performance. Such explanation is incorporated by reference herein.
The following table summarizes non-GAAP financial measures for the fourth quarter:
(1) These non-GAAP measures include the results of the continuing operations and the discontinued operations (except for Same Asset NOI - rental portfolio, which only includes continuing operations).
(1) These non-GAAP measures include the results of the continuing operations and the discontinued operations (except for Same Asset NOI - rental portfolio, which only includes continuing operations).
The following tables reconcile the non-GAAP measures to the most comparable IFRS measures for the year ended December 31, 2023, and the comparable period in 2022. These terms do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other publicly traded entities.
The following table reconciles Allied's net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income to Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(1) Includes Allied's proportionate share of the equity accounted investment's fair value loss on investment properties of $15,039 and $19,677 for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, respectively (December 31, 2022 - fair value gain on investment properties of $693 and fair value loss of $6,101, respectively).
(2) Includes the Urban Data Centre segment which was classified as a discontinued operation starting in Q4 2022.
The following table reconciles operating income to net operating income, a non-GAAP measure, for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(1) Includes Allied's proportionate share of the equity accounted investment of the following amounts for the year ended December 31, 2023: amortization improvement allowances of $169 and $660, respectively (December 31, 2022 - $164 and $613, respectively), and amortization of straight-line rent of $(43) and $(190), respectively (December 31, 2022 - $(25) and $(609), respectively).
(2) Excludes the Urban Data Centre segment which was classified as a discontinued operation starting in Q4 2022. For the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, the Urban Data Centre segment's amortization of improvement allowances was $nil and $326, respectively (December 31, 2022 - $132 and $536, respectively). For the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, the Urban Data Centre segment's amortization of straight-line rent was $nil and $(695), respectively (December 31, 2022 - $(299) and $(695), respectively).
Same Asset NOI, a non-GAAP measure, is measured as the net operating income for the properties that Allied owned and operated for the entire duration of both the current and comparative period.
The following tables reconcile Allied's net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income to FFO, FFO excluding condominium related items, financing prepayment costs, and the mark-to-market adjustment on unit-based compensation, AFFO, and AFFO excluding condominium related items, financing prepayment costs, and the mark-to-market adjustment on unit-based compensation, which are non-GAAP measures, for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022.
(1) Property, plant and equipment relates to owner-occupied property.
(2) This amount represents interest expense on Allied's joint venture investment in TELUS Sky and is not capitalized under IFRS, but is allowed as an adjustment under REALPAC's definition of FFO.
(3) The weighted average number of units includes Units and Exchangeable LP Units. The Exchangeable LP Units were re-classified from non-controlling interests in equity to liabilities in the audited consolidated financial statements on Allied's conversion to an open-end trust on June 12, 2023.
(1) Property, plant and equipment relates to owner-occupied property.
(2) This amount represents interest expense on Allied's joint venture investment in TELUS Sky and is not capitalized under IFRS, but is allowed as an adjustment under REALPAC's definition of FFO.
(3) The weighted average number of units includes Units and Exchangeable LP Units. The Exchangeable LP Units were re-classified from non-controlling interests in equity to liabilities in the audited consolidated financial statements on Allied's conversion to an open-end trust on June 12, 2023.
Cautionary Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements with respect to Allied, its operations, strategy, financial performance and condition, and the assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. These statements generally can be identified by use of forward-looking words such as "forecast",“outlook”“may”,“will”,“expect”,“estimate”,“anticipate”,“intends”,“believe”,“assume” or“continue” or the negative thereof or similar variations. The forward-looking statements in this press release are not guarantees of future results, operations or performance and are based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those described under“Risks and Uncertainties” in Allied's Annual MD&A, which is available at . Those risks and uncertainties include risks associated with financing and interest rates, access to capital, general economic conditions and lease roll-over. Allied's actual results and performance discussed herein could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to Allied and persons acting on its behalf. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as required by applicable law, Allied has no obligation to update such statements.
About Allied
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Laser strikes aimed at aircraft, including airline planes, surged 41% last year to a record high, according to federal officials.
The video above is about a laser pointer being aimed at ABC13's helicopter crew while flying above traffic in Houston, Texas.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it received 13,304 reports from pilots about laser strikes last year, erasing a record set in 2021.
"Aiming a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety hazard that puts everyone on the plane and on the ground at risk," FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said in a video posted by the agency.
The FAA said pilots have reported 313 injuries since the agency started keeping records in 2010.
Each of the last five months of 2023 surpassed the previous high month, November 2021. The full-year rise over 2022 numbers easily topped the 28% increase in reported incidents from 2016 to 2022.
Authorities blame the surge in attacks on factors including the widespread sale of inexpensive lasers in stores and online, stronger devices that can hit planes at higher altitudes, and the increased awareness among pilots to report incidents.
The FAA said it can fine violators $11,000 for each violation, up to $30,800, and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies can file criminal charges.
Laser strikes at aircraft are most common during the first few hours after midnight, according to FAA data.
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Being physically active could reduce risk of prostate cancer, study says
BOSTON - According to the CDC, about 13% of American men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, but a new study finds that being more physically active could reduce that risk.
Previous studies have shown that regular exercise can reduce your risk of breast, colon, and lung cancer. But data has not been so clear when it comes to prostate cancer.
Researchers at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences studied nearly 58,000 men and found those who improved their cardiorespiratory fitness over time had a significantly lower risk of developing prostate cancer, by as much as 35%. They said the results of this study provide even more evidence that physical activity can also help prevent prostate cancer.
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Five-star luxury hotel opens on Auckland’s revamped waterfront
The InterContinental Auckland has opened in New Zealand’s biggest city, putting a flourish on the reinvention of Auckland’s waterfront.
The opening of the five-star in the area is a true watershed. It was little more than 25 years ago that the entire area was industrial and closed off to the public, meaning little access to the stunning Waitemata Harbour from the city.
Under the auspices of Eke Panuku Development Auckland, the major landowner, plans to develop the coastal asset in an environmentally sustainable and design-led way began in the west with the Viaduct Harbour mixed-use urban area, with facilities for the 2000 and 2003 America’s Cup challenges. The still evolving Wynyard Quarter precincts went next, in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, while in the east, Britomart rose, regenerating into a fashion and cultural hub with three fabulous hotels of its own, the So Auckland, Movenpick Auckland and Hotel Britomart.
In 2020 the Commercial Bay retail and hospitality area opened, connecting the east and west – almost.
It took the recent completion of One Queen Street by Precinct Properties to provide an uninterrupted connection along the Auckland waterfront.
And One Queen Street’s crowning glory is the InterContinental Auckland.
Trans-Tasman NZ-based architectural practice Warren & Mahoney (founded by Sir Miles Warren) designed the overall Commercial Bay concept and created the hotel. Interiors were designed in collaboration with New York-based design firm AvroKO.
A total of 139 guest rooms and suites are on the sixth to the 11th floors of One Queen Street with the Club InterContinental rooms and Club InterContinental lounge to open in June.
Local art is showcased throughout the property and in partnership with internationally renowned chef Gareth Stewart, restaurant Advieh champions New Zealand’s finest produce across a Middle Eastern-inspired menu.
A rooftop bar on level 21 will also debut later in the year by creators Five Fellas.
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‘Quick and cheap’: Cleaning fan's two-step hack dissolves washing machine mold in minutes
Treating your washing machine with a combination of natural ingredients will prevent unwanted mold growth.
Mold growth on washing machine sealants is a common problem that can contribute to an unhealthy environment when left unchecked.
Front-loading washing machines are particularly prone to this issue because moisture gets trapped in the door seal.
Fortunately, experts at Natural Cures have shared a simple and cheap way to prevent mold from building up in your washing machine sealant.
In a YouTube clip, they explained: “Most people believe that because washing machines are always in contact with water and clothes detergent, then they’re always clean.
“However, this is incorrect, in fact, this household appliance we use so often is constantly moist.”
READ MORE: Never use a tumble dryer again thanks to little-known washing machine button
This means that the washing machine quickly becomes a breeding ground for mildew, which frequently collects between the folds of the appliance.
“You don’t have to let it reach a point before you do something about it,” notes the expert. “Cleaning your washing machine regularly will ensure that it stays mildew-free.”
Cleaners will need two glasses of white vinegar, ¼ of a cup of baking soda, and ¼ of a glass of water to get the job done.
"Begin by removing the rubber band that seals the door and wipe it clean with a damp cloth,” note the experts.
“Now mix the backing soda with the water, and pour the mixture into the detergent compartment into the detergent compartment of the machine.
“Add the vinegar to the drum and start a normal washing cycle using hot water.
While the machine does all the work, you can wipe the outside of it using a soft cloth, soaked in a vinegar and hot water mixture.
“After thoroughly cleaning the entire machine from the outside, wipe down with a dry cloth,” adds the cleaning experts. “Once the cycle is over, you can clean the inside of the machine with a sponge or some steel wall while the drum is still warm.
Experts recommend repeating the process once a month to prevent a build-up of mold.
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The Stanford Cardinal will head to the Desert Financial Arena to face the Arizona State Sun Devils on Thursday. We're here to share our college basketball odds series, make a Stanford-Arizona State prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch.
Stanford fell 73-71 to the California Golden Bears on Friday. Initially, they led 40-36 at halftime, but it all fell apart in the second half. They led 71-70 with 1:10 left in the game when they fouled Jalen Celestine, who hit both free throws. Then, Kanaan Carlyle could not hit a layup. Celestine hit another free throw to give the Golden Bears a two-point lead. Finally, Carlyle had another chance to tie but missed another layup as the Cardinal fell short.
Spencer Jones led the Cardinal with 13 points. Also, Brandon Angel added 12 points. Carlyle had 12 points. Likewise, Maxime Raynaud added 11 points. The Cardinal did not shoot the ball well, hitting only 39.7 percent of their shot attempts, including just 29.2 percent from beyond the arc. It also did not help that they committed 12 turnovers.
Arizona State fell 84-71 to the Oregon State Beavers. Unfortunately, they fell into a large hole, as they trailed 44-29 at halftime. But they could not rally to make it a game. Significantly, Jose Perez led the way with 19 points. Frankie Collins added 14 points. Additionally, Shawn Phillips Jr. had 13 points.
The Sun Devils shot just 34.8 percent from the field, including a pathetic 11.5 percent from the triples (3 for 26). However, they were amazing from the charity stripe. The Sun Devils made 88 percent of their attempts from the charity stripe. Unfortunately, they lost the board battle 42-25. They also lost despite forcing 14 turnovers, including 11 steals.
Stanford leads the head-to-head series 28-19. Furthermore, they have won three games in a row. Arizona State went into Stanford and edged them out 76-73 on December 29, 2023. Now, they will be at home.
Here are the college basketball odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
College Basketball Odds: Stanford-Arizona State Odds
Stanford: +1.5 (-115)
Moneyline: -104
Arizona State: -1.5 (-105)
Moneyline: -115
Over: 149.5 (-115)
Under: 149.5 (-105)
How to Watch Stanford vs. Arizona State
Time: 9 PM ET/6 PM PT
TV: ESPN2
Stream: fuboTV (Click for free trial)
Why Stanford Will Cover The Spread/Win
Stanford is 9-9-1 against the spread. Yet, they are 1-3-1 on the road against the spread. The Cardinal are also 1-2-1 against the spread as a road underdog. Likewise, the Cardinal are also 4-4-1 against the spread against their conference.
The Cardinal could not win the game because their best player missed two layups. Now, they hope he can redeem themselves and lead them to a huge upset on the road. Carlyle comes into this game averaging 15.4 points per game. However, he is shooting only 44.7 percent, including 42 percent from the triples. The Cardinal hopes Carlyle can find some consistency and make his shots.
Raynaud is another option for this team. Yet, he needs to do more. Raynaud is averaging 13.9 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. Additionally, he is also shooting 55 percent from the field. Angel is averaging 12.8 points per game. Moreover, he is shooting 60.8 percent from the field, including 51.3 percent from the triples. Jones is averaging 12.1 points per game. Likewise, he is shooting 45.5 percent from the field, including 43.3 percent from the three-point line. Michael Jones is averaging 11.1 points per game. Also, he is shooting 54.7 percent from the field, including 44.7 percent from the triples.
Stanford will cover the spread if they can hit their shots. Also, they cannot let the Sun Devils get open shots.
Why Arizona State Will Cover The Spread/Win
The Sun Devils come into this game with an 8-12-1 record against the spread. Additionally, they are 5-4 against the spread at home. But the Sun Devils have not done a good job covering the spread when they have been favored. Somehow, they are only 3-4 against the spread as the home favorite. The Sun Devils are also 5-4 against the spread against their conference.
Collins is their best player, averaging 13.7 points per game while shooting 43.3 percent from the field, including just 30.1 percent from beyond the arc. Also, Perez has been solid, averaging 13.4 points per game. He is shooting 44.6 percent from the field, including 52 percent from the triples. Meanwhile, Adam Miller is averaging 11.3 points per game. But he has not shot the ball well at all. So far, he is shooting 33 percent from the field, including just 29.3 percent from the triples. Jamiya Neal is averaging 10.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Moreover, he is shooting just 42.3 percent from the field, including 27.3 percent from the triples.
Arizona State will cover the spread if they can find their shooting touch. Then, they need to prevent Carlyle from getting hot.
Final Stanford-Arizona State Prediction & Pick
You would think beating a team on the road would give you the benefit of the doubt when you meet at home. But Arizona State is so inconsistent and doesn't cover the odds much when they are at home. I would not be surprised if these teams play another game that goes down to the wire. Expect Stanford to hang around.
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Final Stanford-Arizona State Prediction & Pick: Stanford +1.5 (-115)
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Georgia governor signs bill that would define antisemitism in state law
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed a law defining antisemitism in state law, proclaiming support for Jewish residents despite concerns the measure would hamper people opposing the actions of Israel.
The Republican governor said by enacting the law, he was "reaffirming our commitment to a Georgia where all people can live, learn and prosper safely, because there´s no place for hate in this great state."
Kemp likened it to when he signed a measure in 2020 that allows additional penalties to be imposed for crimes motivated by a victim´s race, religion, sexual orientation or other factors. That hate crimes law was spurred by the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man pursued and fatally shot while running near Brunswick, Georgia.
The antisemitism definition measure had stalled in 2023, but was pushed with fresh urgency this year amid the Israel-Hamas war and a reported surge in antisemitic incidents in Georgia. Sponsors say adopting the 2016 definition put forward by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance will help prosecutors and other officials identify hate crimes and illegal discrimination targeting Jewish people. That could lead to higher penalties under the 2020 hate crimes law.
The definition, which is only referred to in the bill, describes antisemitism as "a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities."
Kenneth Stern, the author of IHRA´s definition, told The Associated Press that using such language in law is problematic, because an increasing number of Jews have adopted an antizionist position in opposition to Israeli actions.
Gov. Brian Kemp signs an antisemitism bill HB 30 at the Capitol in Atlanta, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Lawmakers in more than a half-dozen additional U.S. states are pushing laws to define antisemitism.
Opponents of the Georgia law warned it would be used to censor free speech rights with criticism of Israel equated to hatred of Jewish people. A coalition of organizations, including Jewish Voice for Peace and CAIR, issued a joint statement saying that the Georgia bill "falsely equates critiques of Israel and Zionism with discrimination against Jewish people."
But supporters say the definition will only come into play after someone has committed a crime. State Rep. John Carson, a Marietta Republican who was one of the bill's sponsors, said he believed the measure would be challenged in court the first time it is used, but predicted it would be upheld.
"I'm very confident this will stand up, like it has in other states," Carson said.
State representatives John Carson, R-Marietta, second right, and Esther Panitch, D-Sandy Springs, right, are recognized by Gov. Brian Kemp before he signs an antisemitism bill HB 30 at the Capitol in Atlanta, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Rep. Esther Panitch, D-Sandy Springs, takes a selfie before Gov. Brian Kemp signs an antisemitism bill HB 30 at the Capitol in Atlanta, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. Patnitch is the only Jewish member of the Georgia General Assembly. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Supporters gather before Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs an antisemitism bill HB 30 at the Capitol in Atlanta, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
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Updated January 26, 2024 at 7:33 PM ET
President Biden's campaign manager Julie Chávez Rodriguez planned to meet with leaders from the Arab American community in Michigan on Friday, but some of those leaders declined the invitation because of Biden's support for Israel in its war in Gaza.
It's the latest sign of the difficult political terrain for Biden in a key battleground state for the November election where Biden's refusal to call for a ceasefire has angered people alarmed by the rising civilian death toll in Gaza.
Osama Siblani, publisher of Arab American News, said he took the campaign up on its invitation to meet with Chávez Rodriguez, despite the reluctance of others.
"I told her that my community does not want me to meet with you, but I want to to meet with you, look you in the eyes," Siblani said in an interview.
"I said, you know, look: we feel like we've been betrayed by the president, that we voted for him in 2020. We're not going to do it again," he said, describing the conversation as "very blunt" and Chávez Rodriguez as being "very respectful."
The Biden campaign did not respond to requests for comment.
Protests against Biden over the conflict have become a regular feature at and near Biden's political events. This week, protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza interrupted a Virginia rally about abortion rights more than 10 times. Earlier this month, a major political speech at Mother Emanuel church in Charleston was also interrupted.
Some other leaders ruled out meeting with Chávez Rodriguez
Assad Turfe, deputy Wayne County executive, said he had been asked to organize a meeting with elected officials. But he said the leaders were too angry about the Biden administration's policy to meet.
"I made the ultimate decision to cancel the meeting in the best interest of the community," Turfe told NPR.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said on X (formerly known as Twitter) that his residents want an immediate ceasefire.
"This is not a moment for electoral politics," he posted. "Community engagement is powerful when it is used to shape policies that save lives - these conversations must be had with policy-makers, not campaign staff."
In Michigan, Chávez Rodriguez also met with leaders from the Hispanic and Black communities, a source familiar with the meetings said, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe the private meetings.
Chávez Rodriguez and other senior campaign officials have been traveling across the country to key battleground states like Michigan to talk about the campaign and meet with local officials, and today's meetings were part of that effort, the source said.
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It is an American Conference battle as Tulane visits SMU. It is time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Tulane-SMU prediction, pick, and how-to-watch.
Tulane comes into the game sitting at 12-8 on the year with a 3-5 conference record. It has been a struggle as of late, losing five of their last seven games overall. The last two have been close though. After a two-point win over a tenth-ranked Memphis team before facing UTSA. It was a back-and-forth game throughout the second half, but UTSA would come away with a one-point win. Last time out, they faced Charlotte. Charlotte led from start to finish in that one, and while Tulane made it close at the end, they would fall 75-71.
Meanwhile, SMU is 13-7 on the year and 4-3 in conference play. After a 4-1 start in conference play, SMU has lost two straight. First, North Texas made a small comeback and ended up winning 68-66. Last time out, they played Witchita State. SMU had a lead going into the second half, but Witchita State would make a comeback. They would ultimately win the game 77-72.
Here are the college basketball odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
College Basketball Odds: Tulane-SMU Odds
Tulane: +9.5 (-102)
Moneyline: +390
SMU: – 9.5 (-120)
Moneyline: -530
Over: 157.5 (-110)
Under: 157.5 (-110)
How to Watch Tulane vs. SMU
Time: 7:00 PM ET/ 4:00 PM PT
TV: ESPN2
Stream: fuboTV (Click for free trial)
Why Tulane Will Cover The Spread/Win
Tulane is 116th in KenPom's adjusted efficiency rankings. They are 70th on the offensive side of things while sitting 205th in adjusted defensive efficiency. Tulane sits ninth in the nation in points per game this year. They are 23rd in effective field goal percentage as well. Kevin Cross leads the way shooting. He is shooting 54 percent from the field this year while scoring 17.5 points per game this year. Cross also is moving the ball well this year. He is averaging 4.5 assists per game this year. Meanwhile, Tulane has five players averaging over 12.0 points per game, with four of them shooting over 49 percent from the field.
Jaylen Forbes is second on the team in scoring with 15.1 points per game, while Dion James is scoring 13.8 points per game, and also shooting 49.5 percent from the floor. Meanwhile, Kolby King and Collin Holloway are both just under 13 points per game, while King is shooting 49.7 percent and Holloway is shooting 51.9 percent.
Tulane is not a solid rebounding team, sitting 283rd in rebounds per game this year. Kevin Cross is the leader here this year. He comes in with 7.7 rebounds per game on the season but has struggled on the offensive glass. Cross has less than one offensive rebound per game. Meanwhile, Sion James, Kolby King, and Collin Holloway are all between four and five rebounds per game this year.
Tulane has struggled on defense. They are 335th in points allowed per game this year while sitting 205th in opponent effective field goal percentage. Still, thye do create turnovers. King, James, Cross, and Jaylen Forbes all have 1.5 or more steals per game this year.
Why SMU Will Cover The Spread/Win
SMU is ranked 43rd in KenPoms adjusted efficiency rankings. They sit 75th in adjusted offensive efficiency while sitting 25th in adjusted defensive efficiency. SMU is 115th in the nation in points per game but sits 96th in effective field goal percentage. The offensive is led by Zhuric Phelps. He comes into the game with 14.6 points per game this year but is shooting just 40 percent from the field. Chuck Harris is second on the team in points with 13.2 points per game but sits first on the team in assists with 3.6 per game this year.
SMU is 35th in the nation in rebounding, while sitting 16th in the nation in offensive rebounding rate this year. Samuell Williamson leads the way. He comes in with 7.2 rebounds per game while scoring nine points per game. Tyreek Smith is second on the team with 6.0 rebounds per game, with two of those per game coming on the offensive glass.
SMU is ninth in the nation in points per game against this year. They are also 21st in blocks per game, and 39th in steals per game this year. Zhuric Phelps leads the way in steals with two a game, while three other players have over one steal per game. Meanwhile, Tyreek Smith has 1.5 blocks per game this year.
Final Tulane-SMU Prediction & Pick
The big difference in the game is the rebounding game. Tulane is not a great rebounding team, and not great in defensive rebounding. Further, SMU is a solid offensive-rebounding team. The Tulane offense is solid, but the SMU defense is great. Meanwhile, the Tulane defense is struggling. Still, Tulane as an underdog has done a solid job covering when an underdog. Since the start of the year as a favorite, Tulane is 0-4 against the spread. As an underdog, they are 4-0 against the spread.
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Final Tulane-SMU Prediction & Pick: Tulane +9.5 (-102)
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National A look from Maui six months after devastating wildfires January 31, 20245:39 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Debbie Elliott A look from Maui six months after devastating wildfires Listen · 5:06 5:06 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1228215014/1228215015" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> As we approach the six-month anniversary of the Maui fires, we look at the biggest issues that people on the island are still facing. Facebook Flipboard Email
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) One-way fares from Vegas to L.A. and Sonoma County start at $51
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
For Vegas residents looking to escape the crowds of the Big Game, Avelo Airlines announced today it is adding special nonstop roundtrip flights from Las Vegas to L.A. and California Wine Country.
During the Big Game weekend (Friday February 9 through Monday February 12) Avelo is adding flights from Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to L.A.'s most convenient and popular airport – Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) – and California Wine Country's Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
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Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy
said, "These special flights will make it easy for people to escape the congestion that accompanies the Big Game. What better way to spend a long weekend away from the Vegas crowds than soaking in the Southern California sun or sampling some Northern California wines."
Super-low one-way fares to Los Angeles and Sonoma County start at $51*. Customers can book reservations at aveloair.
Escape to California Wine Country
On Friday, February 9, Avelo Flight 201 will depart LAS at 2:00 p.m., arriving STS at 3:55 p.m. On Monday, February 12, Avelo Flight 202 will depart STS at 4:35 p.m., arriving LAS at 6:10 p.m.
Escape to L.A.
On Friday, February 9, Avelo Flight 297 will depart LAS at 9:30 a.m., arriving BUR at 10:40 a.m. On Monday, February 12, Avelo Flight 298 will depart BUR at 11:20 a.m., arriving LAS at 12:20 p.m.
Avelo's regularly scheduled flights from Las Vegas serve three nonstop destinations:
Bay Area / Sonoma County, CA (STS) Bend / Redmond, OR (RDM) Portland / Salem, OR (SLE)
America's Most Convenient Airline
Avelo was founded to Inspire Travel by saving travelers time and money. Since taking flight nearly three years ago, Avelo has flown 4 million Customers on 30,000 flights.
Along the way, Avelo has unlocked a new era of convenience, choice and competition by flying unserved routes to primarily underserved communities across the country. All Avelo flights are nonstop and on almost every route at least one airport is a small, easy to use airport. This makes every Avelo journey a smooth, easy and enjoyable experience.
Unlike most other airlines, Avelo Customers can always change or cancel their itineraries with no extra fees. Additionally, families can travel with ease knowing every child 13 and under will always be automatically seated with an accompanying adult at no additional cost.
Additionally, Avelo offers advanced seat assignments for sale. One third of its seats are extra leg room seats, ranging from 32 inches to more than 36 inches, offering a more comfortable experience for Customers who value more space. In addition to advance seat assignments, Avelo offers several unbundled travel-enhancing options that give Customers the flexibility to pay only for what they value, including priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on overhead bags, and bringing a pet in the cabin.
Avelo is distinguished by its industry-leading reliability. In 2023, the airline achieved the lowest flight cancellation rate in the U.S. airline industry and ranked #2 in on-time reliability. These results are based on Anuvu's third-party data platform (the same company and platform utilized by The Wall Street Journal for the publication's annual best and worst airline ranking, which excluded Avelo as well as other airlines in its coverage that did not meet the publication's size threshold).
About Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines was founded with a simple purpose - to Inspire Travel. The airline offers travelers time and money-saving convenience, everyday low fares, and a refreshingly smooth, caring and reliable travel experience. Operating a fleet of 16 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, Avelo serves 43 popular destinations across the United States, including its six bases at Los Angeles' Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Southern Connecticut's Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), Orlando International Airport (MCO), the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley region's Wilmington Airport (ILG), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). For more information visit AveloAir
or the Avelo Newsroom at AveloAir/Newsroom .
Media Contact:
Madison Jones
[email protected]
*One-way fares include government taxes and fees. Fares start at $51 between LAS and BUR for travel between February 9, 2024, and February 12, 2024. Fares start at $51 between LAS and STS for travel between February 9, 2024, and March 12, 2024. Fares must be booked by February 5, 2024. Advanced purchase required. Fares are available on a limited number of flights and seats. Additional fees for carry-on and checked bags, assigned seats and other optional services may apply. A $25 charge per seated traveler applies to all bookings or changes made through Avelo's Customer Support Center. For full terms and conditions, please see Avelo's
Contract of Carriage .
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ELMWOOD, Okla. -- A gas pipeline exploded in an Oklahoma town near the Texas border overnight, creating a glow that could "be seen for miles," local fire officials said Wednesday.
Photos and videos of the explosion posted on social media show flames shooting high into the air and illuminating an otherwise dark night sky with a red haze, KTVT reported. The Elmwood Fire Department has not publicly provided details about the status of the pipeline, only saying overnight on Facebook that its crews responded to a "pipeline blow out." CBS News has reached out to the fire department for more information.
Locals commented on the fire department's social media post that they could see the fire from miles away.
"We are 36 miles away from the fire and we can see it," one person said, while another posted a photo of the fire's glow from roughly 25 miles away.
The Booker Fire Department, which serves Booker, Texas, about 20 miles away from Elmwood, also responded to the fire. They posted videos of the explosion, saying it was a gas line.
"Crews from several departments are staged at a safe distance until the gas can be turned off," Booker Fire said on one of the videos. "...The flames are estimated to reach over 500 feet high."
The cause of the pipeline explosion has not been announced.
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Nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester say their working conditions are endangering patients
WORCESTER - Nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester are calling for change, saying their working conditions are dangerous and endangering patients.
Representatives of the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) said the hospital is several hundred nurses short of a full staff, with more on their way out. Nurses claimed they're regularly expected to take on six patients at a time, when their contract outlines a maximum of four or five patients per nurse.
One nurse who recently left the hospital said her co-workers were suspended shortly after raising complaints to management. Across the board, hospital staff said their biggest concern is the wellbeing of their patients.
"The complaints document that on too many days, on too many shifts, too many of our patients are left unattended and unmonitored," said Marlena Pellegrino, the co-chair of the Saint Vincent Hospital Local Bargaining Unit. "They are not receiving their medications on time or at all, they are pushing call buttons writhing in pain, waiting for a nurse who wants to respond and be at their side but can't because they're taking care of too many other patients or because no nurse has been assigned to watch over them."
This isn't the first time nurses have clashed with the hospital. In 2021, they were involved in the longest nurse strike in state history, which was resolved 10 months later in early 2022.
Saint Vincent Hospital is owned by Tenet Healthcare. WBZ TV reached out for a statement on the nurses' claims but didn't hear back at the time of writing.
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Twins sold at birth reunited after one saw a TikTok and thought 'she looks like me'
After digging into their past, the sisters found they were sold at birth.
A pair of identical twins were reunited nearly 20 years after their birth by finding each other on social media.
Twin sisters Amy Khvitia and Ano Sartania didn’t know about each other until one found the other on TikTok. Amy, who at the time had blue hair and an eyebrow ring, posted a video of herself that eventually made its way to Ano.
Ano told BBC a friend sent her the video, saying it was "cool that she looks like me."
After receiving the TikTok video, Ano was determined to find her doppelganger. She posted in a university WhatsApp group that she was looking for the girl in the video, and someone eventually connected them on Facebook.
The first time they met, about two years ago, Amy said it was like “looking in a mirror.”
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The girls lived in nearby towns in Georgia – Ano in Tbilisi and Amy in Zugdidi. Amy even saw Ano on Georgia’s Got Talent when the girls were 12 years old, noting the physical similarities at the time.
During their meeting, they learned they were born in the same hospital, though they were told it was weeks apart. The twins decided to confront their parents, learning they had both been adopted a few weeks apart in 2002.
They later found the official birth date was incorrect on their birth certificates. Both girls’ mothers explained they couldn’t have children and heard there were unwanted children at the local hospital. They paid the doctors to take them home.
The families didn’t know the girls were twins, nor did they reveal how much they paid.
With finding out this information, the girls set out to find their birth mother, wondering if she sold them for profit. Amy posted their story to a Facebook group called Vedzeb, which means “I’m searching” in Georgian.
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The page was created by journalist Tamuna Museridze in 2021 after she learned she was adopted. She is searching for her biological family while exposing Georgia’s baby trafficking operation.
The girls eventually found their biological mother Aza, who claims she fell into a coma after childbirth and was told her daughters had died when she awoke.
BBC reported the Georgian government launched an investigation into the scandal in 2022, but information has yet to be released.
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First of back-to-back atmospheric rivers pushes into California. Officials urge storm preparations
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The first of two back-to-back atmospheric rivers slowly pushed into California on Wednesday, triggering statewide storm preparations and calls for people to get ready for potential flooding, heavy snow and damaging winds.
Known as a "Pineapple Express" because its long plume of moisture stretched back across the Pacific to near Hawaii, the storm rolled into the far north first and was expected to move down the coast through Thursday. Forecasters expect an even more powerful storm to follow it Sunday.
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services activated its operations center and positioned personnel and equipment in areas most at risk from the weather.
Brian Ferguson, Cal OES deputy director of crisis communications, characterized the situation as "a significant threat to the safety of Californians" with concerns for impact over 10 to 14 days from the Oregon line to San Diego and from the coast up into the mountains.
"This really is a broad sweep of California that´s going to see threats over the coming week," Ferguson said.
Much of the first storm´s heaviest rain and mountain snow was expected to arrive late Wednesday and overnight into Thursday.
A sign warns of potential flooding in Capitola Village Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Capitola, Calif. An atmospheric river is set to make its way into Northern California, bringing warnings of heavy rain, possible flooding and high winds.(AP Photo/Nic Coury)
"The main impact is going to be runoff from heavy rainfall that is probably going to result in flooding of some waterways," said Robert Hart, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service´s western region.
Last winter, California was battered by numerous drought-busting atmospheric rivers that unleashed extensive flooding, big waves that hammered shoreline communities and extraordinary snowfall that crushed buildings. More than 20 people died.
The memory was in mind in Capitola, along Monterey Bay, as Joshua Whitby brought in sandbags and considered boarding up the restaurant Zelda's on the Beach, where he is kitchen manager.
"There's absolutely always a little bit of PTSD going on with this just because of how much damage we did take last year," Whitby said.
The second storm in the series has the potential to be much stronger, said Daniel Swain a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Models suggest it could intensify as it approaches the coast of California, a process called bombogenesis in which a spinning low-pressure system rapidly deepens, Swain said in an online briefing Tuesday. The process is popularly called a "cyclone bomb."
That scenario would create the potential for a major windstorm for the San Francisco Bay Area and other parts of Northern California as well as heavy but brief rain, Swain said.
Southern California, meanwhile, would get less wind but potentially two to three times as much rain as the north because of a deep tap of Pacific moisture extending to the tropics, Swain said.
"This is well south of Hawaii, so not just a Pineapple Express,'" he said.
The new storms come halfway through a winter very different than a year ago.
Despite storms like a Jan. 22 deluge that spawned damaging flash floods in San Diego, the overall trend has been drier. The Sierra Nevada snowpack that normally supplies about 30% of California´s water is only about half of its average to date, state officials said Tuesday.
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Nic Coury contributed to this report from Capitola, California.
A woman walks by sandbags outside of Zelda's On The Beach Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Capitola, Calif. The popular village restaurant sustained severe damage from heavy storms in January 2023. An atmospheric river is set to make its way into Northern California, bringing warnings of heavy rain, possible flooding and high winds. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
Wood boards cover windows of the Capitola Venetian motel Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Capitola, Calif. The colorful motel, and the wharf (seen the background), sustained severe damage during the heavy storms of January 2023. An atmospheric river is set to make its way into Northern California, bringing warnings of heavy rain, possible flooding and high winds. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
A damaged pier beam hangs inside Zelda's On The Beach Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Capitola, Calif. During heavy storms in January 2023, the large, support beam was thrown through the main windows of the popular village restaurant from the nearby wharf. An atmospheric river is set to make its way into Northern California, bringing warnings of heavy rain, possible flooding and high winds. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
Ventura County Paramedics stand outside the boarded-up Inn on the Beach Hotel in Ventura, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. The Inn is temporarily closed due to flood damage as a wave hit the first-floor level of the hotel, breaking the exterior windows. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Metal detectorist Josh Snider searches for metals on the edge of the beach ahead of a storm in Ventura, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Metal detectorist Josh Snider searches for metals on the edge of the beach ahead of a storm outside the boarded-up Inn on the Beach hotel in Ventura, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Josh Snider searches for metals with a metal detector on the edge of the beach ahead of storms, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Ventura, Calif. The first of two back-to-back atmospheric rivers slowly pushed into California on Wednesday, triggering statewide storm preparations and calls for people to get ready for potential flooding, heavy snow and damaging winds. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Solarever Group has announced another multi-million-dollar investment in Durango, as it seeks to expand renewable energy and electromobility manufacturing in the country.
With an investment of 3.4 billion pesos (US $197.9 million), the solar panel manufacturing company recently announced its plans to build a factory for solar cells and panels, in addition to the assembly plant for electric vehicles announced earlier this month, also in the northern state.
According to the president of Grupo Solarever Simon Zhao, the company’s markets can benefit from current business conditions in Mexico, namely its strong manufacturing industry and ample investment opportunities.
“This investment marks an important day for Durango, for Mexico, and for the world, as we fulfill our mission of shifting from traditional energy sources to more sustainable ones,” Zhao said.
The 1.2-gigawatt (GW) solar cell and panel factory will be the company’s fourth solar panel manufacturing plant in Mexico and the largest on the North American continent, according to Forbes México.
Covering 13.6 hectares in Durango’s Parque Industrial CLID, the Solarever solar panel plant will generate 600 jobs, and will be developed in stages — it will start with solar cell and panel production, and later expand to storage battery development.
With this plant, Solarever will manufacture over 160 million cells and one million photovoltaic modules each year for export to the United States, Colombia and Canada. Production will include PERC and TopCon-type cells.
Speaking at the Technological Institute of Durango, Zhao said that Solarever’s mission is “to replace traditional energy with clean, renewable, intelligent and dignified energy for everyone,” with products that are “highly competitive and innovative, but also accessible.”
Carlos Gutiérrez, the company’s manufacturing director, explained that Solarever plans to integrate their supply chain as this plant will distribute products across Mexico, from Baja California to Quintana Roo.
Solarever’s EV assembly plant announced earlier this month will require an initial investment of 6.8 billion pesos (US $395.7 million) and is expected to start operations in 2025. Together with the new solar panel factory, Solarever’s investment in Durango will amount to 10.2 billion pesos (US $582.5 million).
Founded in 2012, Solarever is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of solar panels with markets in Mexico, Canada, the United States and Latin America.
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The Golden State Warriors have found a gem in guard Brandin Podziemski, who was recently named an NBA Rising Star in the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. With Klay Thompson out, Brandin Podziemski started alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green during the Warriors' much-needed win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. He had a solid all-around evening, finishing with 11 points on 5-of-11 shooting to go along with five rebounds and three assists.
Podziemski has established himself as a fixture in Steve Kerr's rotation largely because of his knack for doing the “dirty” things, such as hustling for loose balls, going after rebounds, and being a pest on defense. The rookie is also confident in his abilities, so much so that he is anointing himself as a mini version of Draymond Green.
After the 76ers game, a reporter asked Curry about his thoughts on Podziemski calling himself a “mini-Draymond.” The two-time NBA MVP couldn't believe what he heard and gave a hilarious and candid response to his rookie's bold claim.
Here's how the exchange went:
Reporter: “Brandin [Podziemski] has described himself as a mini Draymond Green.”
Steph Curry: “He said that? I love that guy so much… I don't know about that comparison though.”
Reporter: "Brandin [Podziemski] has described himself as a mini Draymond Green."
Steph Curry: "He said that? I love that guy so much… I don't know about that comparison though." 😂
(via @NBCSWarriors)pic.twitter.com/DFlaYfPIWu
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 31, 2024
Stephen Curry couldn't help but chuckle, but to be fair, it's nice to see the confidence from the kid. He does make a bit of a point with the way he just scraps and is willing to do all the dirty work, something that rookies like him don't normally do.
Nonetheless, it's easy to see why Curry reacted the way he did. Brandin Podziemski still has ways to go before becoming the guard version of Draymond Green. Green has established himself as an all-time defensive player and is one of the anchors that has helped the Warriors dynasty win four championships over the past decade.
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Expected to be a big deal, Alzheimer's drug is pulled after disappointing sales
Expected to be a big deal, Alzheimer's drug is pulled after disappointing sales
Drugmaker Biogen is pulling the plug on its controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm, following disappointing sales. It had been expected to be a blockbuster product.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) FORTUNE honors company with strong rankings in social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness and quality of products and services based on annual survey
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Northwestern Mutual has been named one of the World's Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE magazine – a prestigious recognition the company has earned for several years. Northwestern Mutual secured the No. two ranking in the social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness and quality of products and services categories. The company also ranked highly for people management and use of corporate assets.
"We're pleased to be recognized as a FORTUNE World's Most Admired company and trusted leader in our industry," said John Schlifske, chairman, president and CEO, Northwestern Mutual. "After an exceptional year of business performance, this recognition is further evidence that our distinctive and comprehensive approach to financial planning – combining insurance and investments – has never been more relevant. Our approach is proven to deliver superior outcomes for the clients we proudly serve and ensure Northwestern Mutual provides value for generations to come."
For more than two decades, FORTUNE has surveyed leading global executives, board directors and financial analysts, evaluating companies across more than 50 industries on a variety of attributes. Based on the results of this annual review, the publication identifies companies with the strongest reputations and business results, naming the best to its Most Admired list.
In addition to this year's World's Most Admired Companies recognition, Northwestern Mutual continues to provide financial well-being to policyowners by earning elite financial strength ratings each year. Additionally, the company will once again break its own industry-leading dividend payout record, with an expected $7.3 billion to be delivered to its policyowners in 2024.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual
has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With more than
$570 billion
of total assets being managed across the company's institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, nearly
$35 billion
in revenues, and
$2.2 trillion
worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 111 on the 2023
FORTUNE 500.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM),
Milwaukee, WI
(life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.
Ratings are for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company as of the most recent review and report by each rating agency. Ratings are as of 11/23 (Moody's Investors Service), 8/23 (A.M. Best Company), 8/23 (Fitch Ratings) and 5/23 (S&P Global Ratings). Ratings are subject to change.
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Traffic dispute in suburban Chicago erupts into gunfire, with 4 shot
DOLTON, Ill. (AP) - A traffic dispute in suburban Chicago erupted into gunfire Wednesday, with four people taken to hospitals after being shot, authorities said.
Saul Mazon told the Chicago Tribune said he was headed to a store when he saw several cars traveling quickly down a street, one car hit another, and the vehicles pulled into a parking lot where people got out and were yelling and arguing before he heard several shots.
Dolton Village Trustee Kiana Belcher said she was in the drive-thru lane at a Dunkin Donuts when people in two vehicles started shooting at each other.
"The people involved were taken to the hospital," Belcher said.
Four patients, all adults suffering gunshot wounds, were taken to several hospitals, Dolton Fire Department Battalion Chief Jeremy Cole said.
The shooting happened around 10 a.m.
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Happy hour, a two-hour time-slot dedicated to drink specials that is wildly popular in many U.S. cities, is a term often credited to the U.S. Navy. Sources claim that the entertainment breaks granted to sailors during World War l were referred to as “happy hours.”
Other sources claim that the term arose during Prohibition, when U.S. citizens desperate for a tipple would gather at underground clubs known as speakeasies, in get-togethers that became collectively known as “happy hours.”
Either way, they quickly became a national phenomenon, as a way to decompress with a discounted drink after a long day at the office. Over the years, the two hours of uninhibited drinking have become more elaborate, often including food specials and popping up at unforeseen hours — like 10:00 p.m. to midnight — in cities like New York and Miami.
Needless to say, I’m not in New York or Miami. I’m in Mexico City. I’ve found, much to my own chagrin, that “happy hour” on the whole doesn’t exist with the same fervor of my birth country. So when I heard that Condesa’s Hotel San Fernando, a concept from Austin-based Bunkhouse, had put an official happy hour on the schedule, I gleefully added it to the top of my to-do list.
While not-so-patiently waiting for the clock to chime 4:00 p.m. on the day of my scheduled visit, I investigated by aggressively interviewing every chilango I knew for additional options.
What I found out confirmed what I had already believed to be true: happy hour is just not a thing here. Still, with the arrival of an uncountable number of American expats, I have my suspicions that a new “hora feliz” might soon pop up at a bar near you.
In the meantime, here are six locations recommended by locals from the grand city of CDMX that have already jumped on the bandwagon.
Lounge Fernando
Iztaccihuatl 54, Hipodromo Condesa
Let’s start with that which kicked off the almighty research project, the lounge at Hotel San Fernando. At first glance, it’s an excellent date spot due to its seductive lighting and sleek bar area, perfectly Instagrammable as one might expect from a Bunkhouse property.
The real draw, however, is the two-for-one cocktail special offered from Monday to Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The lead bartender, Alberto, is not only passionate about his craft, but also possesses a wealth of alcohol-soaked information and makes drinking his flavorful creations a lot of fun.
What to try: Sotol and tonic with basil and cardamom, for a Mexican twist on Europe’s drink of choice.
Melina Bistrot
Dinamarca 46, Juárez
This establishment is immediately inviting, with delicate pink-and-green tiled tables that spill out onto a leafy sidewalk. Aperol spritzes seem to reign supreme, though the restaurant is also known for its polished versions of traditional sips like Negronis, margaritas, and gin tonics.
The crowd is young and trendy, an ideal gathering place for late afternoon drinks with your girlfriends. Happy hour is offered daily from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with two-for-one cocktails and select spirits.
What to try: Aperol spritz, if only for that delightful color contrast against the restaurant’s pastel color palette.
Pata Negra
Avenida De 5 de Mayo #49, Centro
Río Niagara 43, Cuauhtémoc
There is always something going on at one of Pata Negra’s two locations in Cuauhtémoc and Centro Histórico. Jazz nights with no cover, live DJs, even an occasional pop-up flea market. Most events are accompanied by a drink special, like discounted Tanqueray concoctions and two-for-one mojitos to boost your confidence during Thursday night’s onsite salsa classes.
If you’re looking for a laid-back, local watering hole with an extensive bar and Spanish bites, this is it. Price specials kick off at different times depending on the event, so it’s best to check with the location you’re planning to visit to confirm the day’s offer.
What to try: Spicy margarita with Ancho Reyes at the bar, because while the drink is delicious, it’s the staff that make it memorable.
Casa Bruna
Sinaloa 106, Roma
I imagine that for most the term “happy hour” stirs up images of crisp wine, fruity cocktails, and cold beer. Freshly brewed coffee likely does not come to mind, but it should, since Casa Bruna is one of the few cafes I’ve seen that offer two-for-one brews in the morning. From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., all java-based drinks on their menu are up for grabs, from classics like cappuccinos to the more experimental “bevies” like dirty chais.
If it’s your turn to treat a coworker or you’re a very serious coffee drinker, take advantage of two caffeinated cups at Casa Bruna for the agreeable price of one.
What to try: Vanilla latte, so you can still have your shot of caffeine with delicate notes of vanilla that linger long after you’ve finished.
Club Lounge at the Hotel InterContinental Presidente
Campos Eliseos 218, Polanco
Located on the 39th floor of one of Polanco’s fanciest hotels, the InterContinental, is the exclusive Club Lounge with sweeping city views and daily drink specials from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Guests are granted access through one of two ways: booking a stay in a club level suite or paying a yearly membership fee of US $200, (which includes entry to the spa and fitness center facilities as well). Expect a refined, international crowd that could possibly result in a fattened rolodex of useful business contacts.
What to try: Classic martini or a glass of red wine, because an atmosphere like this calls for a sophisticated sip.
Karisma
Campos Eliseos 219, Polanco
Across the street from the InterContinental is Karisma, which has stood proud as the post-work bar of choice for many locals for nearly half a century. It’s casual, it’s buzzing, and it’s in the heart of Polanco, making it an easy choice for anyone who wants a quick meal and a cold drink at a moderate price.
Specials are always changing with the times and very unique — at present, those who mention to the bartender that they are “addicted to living in the present” will receive 10% off their beverage of choice.
What to try: Keep it simple and order a Mexican beer.
Bethany Platanella is a travel planner and lifestyle writer based in Mexico City. She lives for the dopamine hit that comes directly after booking a plane ticket, exploring local markets, practicing yoga and munching on fresh tortillas. Sign up to receive her Sunday Love Letters to your inbox, peruse her blog, or follow her on Instagram.
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Trump branded a 'laughing fool' by John Bolton as world leaders set to 'take advantage'
John Bolton, who left Trump's administration in 2019, said America's rivals on the world stage are "fully prepared" to take advantage of the former President.
Former national security adviser John Bolton has said world leaders regard former President Trump as a “laughing fool” as he tore into the GOP frontrunner’s foreign policy approach.
“I think they think — Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, and others — they think he’s a laughing fool,” Bolton told CNN.
“And they’re fully prepared to take advantage of him. Trump’s self-absorption makes it impossible for him to understand that.”
Bolton, who has become a fierce critic of Donald Trump since leaving his administration in 2019, says the Republican firebrand is wrong in his belief that his good relationships with America’s rivals on the world stage will help get things done.
“His attention span is short, he doesn’t know much about world history or world affairs, he actually doesn’t think they don’t matter very much,” he said.
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“He thinks his personal relationships with foreign leaders, especially the authoritarian ones, are all that matter.
“And while personal relations are in international affairs are important, when you get in a situation like what we see in the Middle East now they’re not significant.
He went on to accuse the President of being unable to remain consistent for long periods of time, apart from his focus on “how he looks in the press and in public attention.
“And that is very worrying,” he continued. “When you’re in a crisis, you need a president who is resolute, who can keep his eyes on the prize, and worry about our national security not his own image.”
Bolton also claimed Trump, unlike his counterparts in Russia and China, doesn’t understand his role as the country’s figurehead.
“I think the hard men of history, like Vladimir Putin and Xi Xinping, understand what their job is for their respective countries.
“I dont think Trump understands what the job of the presidency is for ours, and I will say, having been in the room with him in meeting those people, having listened in on his phone conversations, I don’t think they are really friendly with Donald Trump.
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“I think they think, Xi Xinping, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and others, they think he’s a laughing fool.
He added that they are “fully prepared to take advantage of him. Trump’s self-absorption makes it impossible for him to understand that.”
Trump has talked up his strong rapport with both leaders, and claimed he would be able to negotiate a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war in just 24 hours.
“That is impossible. And — but when you come to the end of the 24 hours, obviously, it won’t be Donald Trump that failed, because that doesn’t happen. It must be one of the other two,” Bolton told the outlet.
“I think he would point the finger at [Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky]. I think Putin would be delighted with the outcome, at that point.”
Donald Trump’s campaign has been approached for comment.
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Back in 2019, Patrick Mahomes was in just his second full year as a starter in the NFL, and the Kansas City Chiefs were hosting Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. However, Mahomes and the Chiefs fell just short of the Super Bowl that season, while Brady and the Patriots would go on to their ninth together, eventually winning their sixth overall.
The Patriots walked out of Arrowhead Stadium that evening with a 37-31 overtime victory. But we saw flashes of a new era to come with Mahomes that no one was quite sure they wanted to acknowledge yet because Brady wasn't ready to hang it up.
When the Patriots took a 31-28 lead after a Stephen Gostkowski field goal with 39 seconds to go in regulation, most assumed the game was likely over. However, we were about to be revealed to the future of the league and ultimately Brady's true successor. After the kickoff, the Chiefs were left with 32 seconds with the ball at their own 31-yard line. But Mahomes would hit two deep passes in as many plays that would total 48 yards, one to Spencer Ware, the other to Demarcus Robinson, that set up a Harrison Butker 39-yard field goal to tie the game and send it to overtime.
Again, it was just a glimpse of things to come, a sign of the future for what we would witness with Mahomes. Because, like we see now with the Chiefs and Mahomes, things usually went in favor of the Patriots and Brady back then, like winning the coin toss in overtime. With NFL overtime rules being what they are, the Patriots went on a 75-yard, 13-play drive that ended with a Rex Burkhead two-yard touchdown run to finish the game. Mahomes never touched the ball once in overtime.
Brady and Mahomes would face each other just six times before Brady retired, with their overall record tied at 3-3. However, Brady ended with the advantage, going 2-0 in the postseason with a Super Bowl victory in his first year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Patrick Mahomes is this generation's Tom Brady because of his ability to do the unthinkable
As we have now all been absent of Brady for a full season, there has been a seamless transition of greatness. Again, we had preconceived notions, like we would with any new up-and-coming star player when we saw what Mahomes could do. But the thing is, none of us ever truly know until time passes, until there's enough evidence to facilitate a rightful response and crowning of the next great player.
Brady broke records and set standards that are still almost virtually impossible to not just accomplish but comprehend. That's in large part why no one wanted to signal Mahomes as his heir apparent — or any other player for that matter. Brady has a Mount Everest-sized amount of accomplishments that have no equal from the past or room for comparison in the future until Patrick Mahomes.
The reason everyone didn't want to be premature in pushing Mahomes' name next to Brady's was that the former Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback was refusing to relinquish his throne and retire, thus continuing to pad his stats and trophy case after every season of play. With Brady now without a helmet and pads to further distance himself from others before him — and with the thought of any after him — Mahomes struck instantly and is now, with Super Bowl 58, going to his fourth Super Bowl in his career, hoping to secure his third championship overall.
This Super Bowl is significant to the Mahomes and Brady comparison. Mahomes is doing something that even Brady didn't do, making his fourth Super Bowl appearance all before the age of 30. Actually, Mahomes has already taken one record from Brady during this postseason, winning the most playoff games before turning 30. He now has 13 to Brady's 12 with his win over the Ravens in the AFC title game. While that's impressive, anything Super Bowl-related is where it matters when comparing to Brady.
Brady's last Super Bowl in his 20s was at the age of 27, and he didn't make his return until age 30 against the New York Giants, his first loss. If the Chiefs are able to beat the 49ers in Super Bowl 58, Mahomes would just be able to tie Brady for championships at the age of 28. However, Mahomes doesn't turn 30 until Sept. 17, 2025, meaning that he'll have one more shot at overtaking Brady in this category, while also further surpassing his appearances, should he make next year's big game.
It's age that has defined this comparison of greatness up to this point because most are curious, and better yet counting, to see just how much Mahomes can accomplish in the amount of time he's given to be productive in the league. That's really what Brady's legacy began to be encompassed by at the end, that being his longevity and the ability to still be impressively productive at a ripe age. So while rings and championships will be one measurement, it's age, that will be more than just a number, that is what will perhaps really measure Mahomes to Brady at the end.
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Genpact's data, technology, and AI prowess combined with Advantage Solutions' consumer goods industry expertise to drive scalable innovation and enhanced experiences Innovative go-to-market model creates a new enterprise-wide technology platform with Salesforce
NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genpac t (NYSE: G ), a global professional services firm focused on delivering outcomes that transform businesses, announced a new multi-year engagement
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Genpact will lead the implementation of a suite of industry-leading platforms, including Salesforce Order Management, Esker for order automation, HighRadius for Cash App automation, collections, and smart deduction management, and Genpact's digital business platform Genpact Cora, to rapidly scale Advantage's commerce operations to
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These platforms will unlock value through scalability, flexibility, and adaptability to streamline processes, reduce complexities and expenses, as well as enhance collaboration and efficiency across organizations.
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In this transformative alliance, Genpact will build an advanced, custom digital platform to automate various back-office processes for Advantage, including order-to-cash services, contract management, trade-program management, vendor-managed inventory support, call-center services, electronic data interchange, and data synchronization. This platform is designed to heighten speed and accuracy in supporting
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In a world of countless options, finding the right travel offers can be overwhelming. Today, more than ever, technology serves as a guiding force in travel to empower the likes of airlines and rail companies to offer new connections, new destinations, and more options to their passengers. That’s where Dohop comes in. David Gunnarsson, CEO Dohop, sits with us to share insights behind travel technology and how a finely attuned company culture is helping make connected travel simple, so that new destinations, travel combinations, and services are available and more accessible to travelers around the world. Find out more: dohop.com
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The Big 12 Conference is coming to Mexico at the end of 2024, the United States college athletics league has announced.
The groundbreaking initiative “Big 12 Mexico” will bring basketball, women’s soccer and baseball games to Mexico City — and perhaps a football bowl game to Monterrey’s BBVA Stadium in late 2026.
“Mexico is a natural extension to the Big 12 footprint, and I’m thrilled to introduce Big 12 Mexico as the conference’s first-ever international presence,” Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement. “Through Big 12 Mexico, our student-athletes will have the opportunity to compete in an international setting, and our conference will have the chance to showcase our brand across Mexico.”
The Big 12 is a college athletics league that currently includes 14 U.S. universities, including University of Oklahoma, University of Texas at Austin, Baylor University, University of Kansas, West Virginia University, University of Central Florida and Brigham Young University (BYU).
Though flagship schools Oklahoma and Texas are leaving on July 1 to join the Southeast Conference, four new schools are set to join the Big 12. The addition of University of Arizona, Arizona State University, University of Colorado Boulder and Utah will give the conference a total of 16 teams in 2024.
“We have an appetite to be a national conference in our makeup from coast to coast,” Yormark said last spring.
The first games in Mexico will be regular-season men’s and women’s basketball games between University of Kansas and University of Houston at Mexico City Arena, which hosted a regular-season NBA game in November 2023 that drew 19,986 fans.
Beyond basketball, there will also be exhibition games featuring to-be-announced Big 12 baseball and women’s soccer teams playing against Mexican squads, conference officials said.
In addition, a college football bowl game in Monterrey is being explored for after the 2026 season. Big 12 officials said they want to hold it at the picturesque BBVA Stadium, a 53,500-seat facility next to a mountain that’s nicknamed “El Gigante de Acero” (The Steel Giant).
Big 12 officials have noted that a college bowl game in Monterrey would be the first bowl game ever held in Mexico, although a football game called the Aztec Bowl has been played intermittently in Mexico since 1947 and sometimes has involved a team of American all-stars from lower-level colleges.
The Big 12 said that it has partnered with Zignia, a Mexico City–based live entertainment agency, on its “Big 12 Mexico” venture. The conference also noted that the venture will be promoted through channels such as ESPN Deportes, ESPN Mexico and Fox Deportes.
Also, in an effort to grow its Latin American audience, Big 12 officials said they are seeking to secure Spanish-language radio broadcasts for its football and basketball title games starting this year.
Five current or future Big 12 campuses – Baylor University, University of Houston, Texas Christian University (TCU), University of Texas and Texas Tech University – are located within 400 miles of Mexico. University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State have campus extensions in Mexico.
Mexico City has hosted MLB, NBA and NFL games, and is home to the Mexico City Capitanes, who play in the G League, a U.S.-based development league run by the NBA.
With reports from CBS Sports, ESPN and Big 12 Sports
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Deadly school bus crash in Ohio yields new safety features and training - but no seat belt mandate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - After a deadly school bus crash last summer, a task force convened by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recommended Wednesday more training, driver benefits and safety features - but not a seat belt mandate.
How and when safety upgrades are made would be up to individual school districts, DeWine said at an event releasing the Ohio School Bus Safety Working Group's final report. He said his office has begun discussions with the Legislature about establishing a grant fund to help school districts pay for vehicle upgrades or new safety-enhanced buses.
DeWine created the working group in August, after a school bus crash in Clark County's Lawrenceville, about 55 miles (88.51 kilometers) southwest of Columbus, left one child dead and 23 others injured.
"We know that buses are the safest way to transport children to school; that remains true," he said Wednesday. "But when we have a tragedy like this, I think it's important for us to reexamine what we can do to make the trips that our kids are taking, and grandkids are taking, as safe as we can."
The working group issued 17 recommendations. Sixteen related to bus driver recruitment and retention, training and education, school bus safety features, road and traffic safety, and emergency response.
Ohio Public Safety Director Andy Wilson said the group stopped short of recommending that the state mandate that all school buses have seat belts, instead leaving the decision to individual school districts.
"As a group - after hearing form the experts, hearing from our bus drivers, looking at the data or the lack of data from states that have mandated seat belts, and listening to the school districts who have tried pilot programs on their buses - we became convinced that the statewide mandate of seat belts on buses is not the most effective use of government resources to keep our kids safe," he said.
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen Dackin said adding seat belts to a bus costs about $19,000. By contrast, the other twelve safety features the group recommended - including collision avoidance systems, electronic stability control, lighted crossover mirrors and fully illuminated stop arms at the front and rear - would cost about $13,000 per bus.
The final recommendation, involving commercial bus services, addressed a second Ohio bus crash that took place even as the task force was working. In that November accident, a charter bus of high school students was rear-ended by a semi truck on an Ohio highway, killing six and injuring 18.
To address private buses, the working group recommended that school districts adopt policies requiring "thorough evaluation of contracted commercial bus services."
For public school bus drivers, the group recommended that the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce develop a uniform training curriculum, as well as a regional advanced training program, and that Ohio require six hours of training for drivers each year. The grant program DeWine has in mind would allow the state to offer the training to school districts at no cost, he said.
Other recommendations include improved access to professional development, wellness support and regular performance reviews for bus drivers, expanded engagement with parents and the public, school zone and bus route safety audits, and enhanced penalties for drivers of other vehicles who violate traffic laws in school zones or around school buses.
According to state data, between 2018 and 2023, the other driver was at fault in 68% of school bus crashes involving minor injuries, in 80% of crashes involving serious injuries; and in 75% of crashes involving fatalities.
DeWine said about 13,000 school buses are operating in Ohio at this time, but school districts typically don't replace them all at once, but perhaps at a pace of one or two a year. New buses run about $120,000, Dackin said.
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Google Maps users spot rude message on homeowner's roof as request to blur denied
A Google Maps user has spotted a homeowner's cheeky message on the roof of their house. It seems like the owner was upset after Google denied their request to blur their home from the platform's satellite view.
A cheeky homeowner's message has been spotted by Google Maps users after a 'request to blur house was denied'. A crafty web detective noticed the rooftop message on a property in Neese Lane, Moss Point, Mississippi, US.
Interestingly, the house is blurred on Street View but clear as day on satellite view! Once blurring is done by Google, it's permanent. The snooty homeowner, miffed about the lack of privacy wrote: "F**k you," on their roof.
They found the saucy discovery really amusing and shared: "They've had their property image blurred from StreetView as well... hah!" Even funnier, they added that Apple Maps and Bing Maps show a different look for the house.
One user joked: "EDIT: Looking again on DuckDuckGo, looks like they were or are trying to change it to say "EAT S**T"... hah."
Another guessed: "I imagine they had Google blur their house on StreetView (ya know, for privacy) but Google wouldn't do it for Satellite View, so this was the homeowner's response."
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Google has made it clear that they don't blur satellite images themselves. They said that Google Earth uses pictures from many different places, like governments and businesses, and sometimes these pictures are already blurred when Google gets them.
A Google spokesperson told the Daily Star: "Google does not itself blur satellite imagery." They also said: "Google Earth is built from a broad range of imagery providers, including public, government, commercial, and private sector sources some of which may blur images before they supply it to us."
They added: "Such imagery is commercially available on the market (including to other map services) from third party providers." Finally, they suggested: "Any inquiries should be directed to that provider."
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Sixth-ranked Wisconsin hits the road as they face Nebraska. It is time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Wisconsin-Nebraska prediction, pick, and how-to-watch.
Wisconsin enters the game sitting on the year 16-4 on the year and 8-1 in conference play. They started just 1-2, losing to Tennessee and Providence early in the year. They would then go on to win six straight before falling to a top-ranked Arizona squad. Since then, thye have won nine of them, with the only loss being on the. road to Penn State. It was a close game, but they would fall 87-83.
Meanwhile, Nebraska is 15-6 on the year, and 5-5 in conference play. While thye have lost five games in conference play, they have pulled an upset in the Big Ten. They beat Purdue 88-72 to give Purdue just one of their two conference losses. This is also not the first time the two teams have faced. They went head to head on January 6, with Wisconsin leading almost the entire game and winning 88-72.
Here are the college basketball odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
College Basketball Odds: Wisconsin-Nebraska Odds
Wisconsin: -1.5 (-105)
Moneyline: -118
Nebraska: +1.5 (-115)
Moneyline: -102
Over: 144.5 (-115)
Under: 144.5 (-105)
How to Watch Wisconsin vs. Nebraska
Time: 8:30 PM ET/ 5:30 PM PT
TV: Big Ten Network
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Why Wisconsin Will Cover The Spread/Win
Wisconsin is ranked 11th in KenPom's adjusted effects rankings this year. They are fourth in adjusted offensive efficiency this year while sitting 44th in adjusted defensive efficiency. Wisconsin is 97th in points per game this year, but they are 54th in effective field goal percentage this year. AJ Storr leads the team on offense. He has 15.9 points per game this year. Steven Crowl is second on the team in points with 11.9 points per game this year, shooting 58.3 percent from the field this year, while Tyler Wahl is shooting 55.8 percent on the year, with 11.5 points per game.
Wisconsin is 228th in total rebounds this year, but fifth in the nation in defensive rebounding rate this year. Thye are also first in the nation in opponent rebounds per game this year. Crown and Wahl lead the way here. Crowl comes in with 7.5 rebounds per game while Wahl has 5.5 rebounds per game this season.
Wisconsin is 55th in the nation in opponent points per game this year. Chucky Hepburn comes in with two steals per game this year, while Max Klesmit comes in with a steal per game. The biggest thing that helps this defense is the lack of turnovers from Wisconsin. They have just 9.8 turnovers per game this year, 22nd in the nation this year.
Why Nebraska Will Cover The Spread/Win
Nebraska is 53rd in KenPom's adjusted efficiency rankings. They are 28th in the nation this year in adjusted offensive efficiency while also sitting 108th in adjusted defensive efficiency. Nebraska is 68th in the nation in points per game this year. Meanwhile, they are top 30 in three-point attempts and threes made this year. Keisei Tominaga leads the way in points per game this year, with 13.6 points per game. He also leads the team in threes this year, making 42 of 113 attempts on the season. Joining him in scoring well are Brice Williams and Rienk Mast. Both come in shooting over 42 percent while both averaging 13.0 points per game this year.
Nebraska is 59th in the nation in rebounds per game, while sitting 26th in the nation in defensive rebounds per game. Rienk Mast leads the rebounding game. Mast comes in with 8.4 rebounds per game this year, leading the team. Meanwhile, Juwan Gary is second on the team with 5.8 rebounds per game this year, while averaging 11.7 points per game this year. Rounding out the top rebounders is Brice Williams, who comes in with 5.4 rebounds per game.
On defense, Nebraska is 117th in opponent points per game this year. They are 47th in opponent effective field goal percentage. Juwan Gary comes in leading the team with 1.2 steals per game while Keisei Tominaga also helps with 1.1 steals per game this year.
Final Wisconsin-Nebraska Prediction & Pick
Nebraska was a 5.5-point underdog when they faced Wisconsin last time, and they would lose by 16. Still, at home, Nebraska is solid. They are 5-0 at home against the spread in conference play this year. Meanwhile, Wisconsin is just 2-2 ATS on the road in conference play. Wisconsin is the better team this year, but they can struggle against lower-ranked teams. Against teams outside the top 50 in efficiency rankings, they are just 2-3 against the spread in conference play. Nebraska is going to keep this one close.
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Final Wisconsin-Nebraska Prediction & Pick: Nebraska +1.5 (-115)
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) DUBLIN, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Dense Wave Digital Multiplexing (DWDM) System Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028" report has been added to
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The global dense wave digital multiplexing (DWDM) system market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.79% from US$3.210 billion in 2021 to US$3.893 billion in 2028
The bandwidth of modern fiber networks is increased using dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM). It combines data signals from many sources using a single pair of optical fibers while maintaining complete stream segregation. Fiber optic cables are the industry standard for telecommunications infrastructure and frequently serve as the backbone of carriers' interoffice networks. A single network link can carry vast amounts of data thanks to DWDM since it multiplies the physical medium's capacity by creating several virtual fibers.
Market Drivers:
Data center expansion and 5G integration to raise the demand for DWDM systems
Integration with 5G Networks: High-capacity and low-late communication technologies will be needed for the rollout of 5G networks. In 5G networks, DWDM technology can be essential for allowing efficient and smooth communication, offering the DWDM system market substantial potential opportunities.
The demand for high-speed and dependable data transmission is being driven by the quick development of technologies like driverless vehicles, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. Moreover, a rising need for data processing and storage capacity. In data centers, DWDM systems can offer effective connectivity solutions that enable faster data transfer and improve overall performance.
Rising technological development and growing traffic
The global dense wave digital multiplexing (DWDM) system market size is predicted to be accelerated by the development of high-capacity optical communication technologies like DWDM networks is necessary due to the exponential expansion of data traffic, which is being driven by the increasing popularity of digital content, cloud services, and loT applications.
A strong and effective data transmission infrastructure is needed to meet the increased demand for bandwidth-intensive services like video streaming, online gaming, and HD video conferencing. DWDM systems can provide this infrastructure. To address the increased need for high-speed data transmission, governments, and telecommunications service providers are investing heavily in enhancing and expanding their network infrastructures, which is helping to promote the use of DWDM systems.
Growth in WDM spending
Voice, data, and video technologies are increasingly converging to form metro optical transport networks. They are shaped by the expediting of service requirements and changing business strategies that aim to reduce overall OPEX.
The necessity for scalable and flexible infrastructure gear that can adapt to shifting bandwidth requirements has arisen among many urban service providers and companies. Important market players are developing platforms that are optimized for competitive and autonomous exchange carriers, large businesses, and suppliers of networks for research and education.
Rising demand in the telecom sector
Due to its capacity for handling large amounts of data, it is well-liked by cable and telecommunications providers. It is also appropriate for data centres with a lot of users. The operators of the hyper-scale cloud services are colocation or infrastructure as a service company with several multi-tenant spaces.
Due to the demand from providers of services who utilize them in their long-haul transmissions, WDM devices are widely employed in the IT industry. High-speed internet uses a wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) in optical transmission. On long-distance optical fiber networks, the use of multiplexing with wavelength division technology helps to improve bandwidth and save costs.
Enhanced data transmission and improved network performance
A single optical fiber may carry several light wavelengths thanks to DWDM technology, greatly enhancing the speed and efficiency of data transmission. Further, organizations may improve network performance, lower latency, and guarantee reliable connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications by using DWDM.
It also makes it possible to optimize network infrastructures, which eliminates the need for additional fiber installation projects. They also enable organizations to simply increase their network bandwidth as needed and respond to changing network requirements. Moreover, businesses can gain a competitive edge by implementing DWDM systems and providing their clients with high-speed and dependable data transfer options.
Market Restraints:
High investment and complexity in network management
Small and medium-sized businesses may face financial difficulties because of the adoption of DWDM systems, which necessitates considerable upfront investments in optical machinery, network infrastructure, and specialized personnel. Further, the widespread deployment of DWDM systems may be hampered by the restricted availability of optical fiber infrastructure. In such places, fiber network expansion can be time-consuming and expensive.
DWDM system management and upkeep can be complicated and demand specialized knowledge and abilities. Organizations with low resources could be discouraged from implementing DWDM solutions due to this complexity which is limiting the global dense wave digital multiplexing (DWDM) system market share.
North America is projected to become a significant global dense wave digital multiplexing (DWDM) system marketplace
The North American region is anticipated to lead the global dense wave digital multiplexing (DWDM) system market during the projected period. Technological improvements, the presence of significant industry participants, and the rising demand for data transfer at high speeds are the main market drivers in North America.
Due to growing expenditures in telecommunications infrastructure and the deployment of cutting-edge optical networking technologies, Europe is seeing substantial development. urbanization that is occurring quickly, increased internet usage, and an increase in data center deployments. Due to the rising need for better connection and digital services, the markets in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa present untapped prospects.
Company Profiles
ADVA Optical Networking SE Cisco Systems, Inc. Alcatel-Lucent Ciena Corporation Fujitsu ZTE Corporation Huawei Technologies Infinera Corporation
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Synchronous Optical Network Data (SONET) Internet Protocol (IP) Asynchronous Transfer Mode (atm)
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BFSI It & Telecommunication Healthcare & Life Sciences Automotive Manufacturing Others
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North America United States Canada Mexico South America Brazil Argentina Europe United Kingdom Germany France Spain Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia UAE Israel Asia Pacific China Japan India South Korea Indonesia Thailand
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The annual Super Bowl ritual of gathering around the television with friends, family and food is now part of many Mexican homes, restaurants and bars.
One reason is American football’s long but unknown history in Mexico.
How did American football get to Mexico?
Like the undisputed king of Mexican sport, soccer, the U.S. version was introduced by foreigners in the late 19th century. There is dispute as to exactly how. Various sources claim the first games were in 1896, organized by U.S. sailors, but another credit Veracruz native Raúl Dehesa for introducing it after spending time up north. Yet another story credits a pair of brothers who organized games at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City.
What is more certain is that formal games began in the 1920s among various universities and other schools. In 1929, there was an exhibition game between UNAM and the University of Mississippi and by 1935, Mexican teams were touring the U.S.
American football continued to grow, primarily as a scholastic sport for the rest of the decade.
Who plays the sport in Mexico today?
College and other scholastic play still dominates organized American football in Mexico. The vast majority of teams are non-professional and supported by various organizations such as National Student Organization of American Football (ONEFA), which has four leagues for players from 8 to 25 years of age, with the most important being the “major” or university league.
Other support is found with the Mexican Federation of American Football (FMFA), for state leagues and football variations such as touch and women’s leagues. The National Student Sports Commission for Private Institutions (Conadeip) has a division for the sport as well.
But there was no professional American football league until the establishment of the Professional American Football League (LFA) in 2016. With ten teams representing various cities, it is an effort to create a Mexican alternative to the NFL. The league has caught the attention of current and former NFL players as it “slowly starting to build a brand…” said Trevone Boykin, formerly of the Seattle Seahawks, now with the Galgos of Tijuana. The league is also actively recruiting foreign talent.
Watching the Super Bowl: A new Mexican tradition
As “gringo” as it is, American football has been a spectator sport here since U.S. games began to appear on Mexican television in the 1960s. It grew slowly for the rest of the century, but in the past two decades, the NFL’s popularity has taken off.
One reason is the fond recollections of ordinary Mexicans who played the sport at school as children and young adults. Gabriela Ortiz of Mexico City said that her cousins played and the family watched the games, leading to interest in pro games on television.
Like in the U.S., the physical nature of the game is an attraction, said NFL fan and ITESM professor Tony Alcalá. He also credits “…the salary cap [which] makes it very competitive, so you don’t have the same teams always at the top like in soccer worldwide.”
The logos and gear have been part of modern popular music for some time and the grand spectacle of the Super Bowl also adds to the celebrity allure of the sport. Football-loving Mexicans now watch the game much the way their U.S. counterparts do, with friends, family and food, either at home or in establishments promoting themselves as places to watch the game. Mexican antojitos get mixed in with the obligatory chicken wings and dips.
Mexico is now the NFL’s and Super Bowl’s second biggest market. The 2023 game between the Eagles and Chiefs was available on broadcast TV, cable and streaming services. Of the 56 million who watched the game outside of the U.S., over 23 million of them were in Mexico.
Today, it is not unusual for Mexicans to support a U.S. team. Tijuana resident Lin Robinson says the city is “… pretty much all Raiders fans,” though popular NFL teams seem to vary by region and by generation.
Mexican players in the NFL
Only recently has the NFL been working to take advantage of foreign talent, in contrast to baseball, which has been doing it for many decades. Football scouting at Mexican universities was not common until about 20 years ago. In 2017, the league established the International Player Pathway program for players from outside the U.S. and Canada.
With and without active recruitment, there have been notable Mexican players over the years Two early players are kickers Raúl Allegre and Efrén Herrera (both drafted by the Cowboys in 1983). But the Pathway program is making an impact. Recent arrivals include offensive tackle Alfred Gutiérrez Urías from Tijuana, defensive tackle Isaac Alarcón García from Tijuana and offensive lineman Héctor Zepeda from Ensenada, Baja California.
The future of American football in Mexico
Despite the long history of play and talent pools in major universities, there is still a lot of growth potential in American football in Mexico. Mexico-born players do not (yet!) dominate the NFL’s pool of foreign recruits, and the Mexican professional league is in its infancy. But in an interview with ESPN, LFA Commissioner Alejandro Jaimes said,“It is clear that this sport has extreme potential in Mexico.”
Leigh Thelmadatter arrived in Mexico over 20 years ago and fell in love with the land and the culture in particular its handcrafts and art. She is the author of Mexican Cartonería: Paper, Paste and Fiesta (Schiffer 2019). Her culture column appears regularly on Mexico News Daily.
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Judge: Florida official overstepped authority in DeSantis effort to stop pro-Palestinian group
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A federal judge refused to take action against Florida on Wednesday in a lawsuit challenging an order to deactivate pro-Palestinian student groups, essentially because nothing has been done to follow through with the directive.
State university Board of Governors Chancellor Ray Rodrigues wrote to university presidents in October at Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis´ urging, directing them to disband chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine. He said the groups are supporting a terrorist organization based on the national group´s declaration that "Palestinian students in exile are PART of this movement, not in solidarity with this movement."
The American Civil Liberties Union sued on behalf of the University of Florida Students for Justice in Palestine chapter to prevent deactivation, but Judge Mark Warner denied an injunction because the group is still active. He wrote that Rodrigues overstepped his authority.
"Neither the Governor, nor the Chancellor, nor the BOG (Board of Governors) have the formal power to punish student organizations," Warner said.
Individual university boards of trustees, which have that power, haven't taken any steps to disband the groups, and Walker said Rodrigues has acknowledged that the student chapters aren't under the control of the national organization.
Walker acknowledged the groups had a reason to feel anxious, especially after DeSantis called them terrorists and falsely proclaimed while campaigning for president that he deactivated the groups. DeSantis has since dropped out of the race.
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Teacher moved to tears by student's Christmas gift that cost 'nothing' 10 years ago
A former teacher has shared how she was given a purple crayon by a student as a Christmas gift 10 years ago and it has stayed with her ever since as a reminder of the true meaning of the season.
A teacher has shared a touching story about a student's gift that still brings her to tears after 10 years. Heather Benoit, who used to teach young children, was given a single purple crayon by a student during her last Christmas as a classroom teacher.
She shared the heartwarming tale in a Facebook post at the end of 2022, which quickly went viral. It read: "Nine years ago, it was my last Christmas as a classroom teacher. I received many gifts in this lifetime, but this present will always be a gentle reminder that it is always the thought that counts."
"As I sit here at my desk and reflect on this holiday season, I can't help but smile with all the blessings that I have in my life. I keep this present in my office as a reminder that it doesn't cost a thing to make someone's day.
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"Nine years ago, a student of mine saw other kids giving me presents and he had nothing to give. He took a box from a present he was given and his purple crayon from his pouch and wrapped it. He walked up to me and said 'I hope you love it, it is your favourite colour.'"
Heather still gets emotional when she talks about a special Christmas moment. She said: "I still get tears in my eyes when I open this box. Purple is my favorite color. He knew that."
"He paid attention to what I said. He didn't have much to give in his eyes but he gave me so much more than a purple crayon. He gave me love. He gave me his heart. He gave me a kind gesture. If you don't feel like you have much to give this season, remember that.... love is free. Giving your heart is free. Being kind is free. God bless!"
Years later, Heather told Good Morning America how the gift changed her life. She explained: "The move that that student made [had] a huge impact on how I viewed things in life," and "to know that he took that time to pay attention to those minor details to make a huge movement is something that will always live in my head and [is] embedded in my heart."
She keeps the crayon and box as a reminder and shares the story with young people she works with. Heather let her former student know how much his simple act meant, saying: "I think he didn't even realize the meaning of just that simple thing that he did."
The kind act from 10 years ago has moved her to write a children's book. She said: "I'm going to call it 'The Giving Crayon' to show that it's a crayon but it kept on giving."
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When 2024 Women's Royal Rumble winner Bayley announced on RAW that she was undecided regarding her WrestleMania opponent, it turned more than a few heads around the professional wrestling world.
Afforded a chance to challenge for any title she'd like in a main event spot at the “Showcase of the Immortals,” the choice really shouldn't be particularly tough, as three of WWE's four-man roster women's titles currently reside with her faction Damage CTRL, with only Rhea Ripley‘s World Heavyweight Championship theoretically up for grabs. And yet, after being backed down by Nia Jax, Bayley let it be known that she remains undecided and would make her announcement on SmackDown.
Discussing her, shall we say, unusual segment from RAW in a special appearance on The Bump, Bayley expressed that fans are severely overestimating how her interactions with Ripley and Jax went down, as she still holds all of the cards as the Royal Rumble winner.
“First of all, what would you do if Nia Jax was walking towards you? You would run for your life, okay? Damage CTRL saw that I can handle myself against 29 other women at the Royal Rumble, so they weren’t worried about me. I’ve dealt with Nia so many times,” Bayley told The Bump via Fightful. “I’ve beaten her in the past, okay. I knew she wasn’t there for me, she was there for Rhea Ripley. To me, my goal stays the same. Like I said on Monday, you’ve never seen anything like Damage CTRL before, you’ve never seen a lineage of all these champions in the ring at once, a Royal Rumble winner in the ring at once. This handful of talent, it’s never been done before. That’s gonna continue. When I make my decision on Friday, it’s gonna continue at WrestleMania when we’re all champions, when we’re all holding gold, and nobody can deny us because we’re on top of the world.”
On paper, Bayley's statement is technically correct, Damage CTRL is arguably the most successful female faction in WWE history, which has more to do with the lack of the promotion's successful female factions than the group having held the tag titles three times and the Women's Championship once. Still, if Bayley can add Ripley's belt to Damage CTRL's coffers, then hey, maybe the only people laughing in the end will be IYO SKY, Dakota Kai, Asuka, Kairi Sane, and Mrs. Ding Dong, Hello, as they'd truly be in a class of their own.
Bayley: Damage CTRL is in a different league from Judgment Day.
Continuing her conversation with The Bump, Bayley added more context to her WrestleMania 40 plans, which, at least right now, all but certainly features a match against Rhea Ripley, as why would she challenge IYO SKY if they are still in the same faction?
While some may be afraid to get into it with someone like the “Eradicator of the Judgment Day,” as she's been one of the most dominant performers in all of professional wrestling over the last year, Bayley believes Damage CTRL has a decided advantage against Judgment Day when they are placed face-to-face, namely herself.
“I don’t know why everybody’s like, ‘So, what’s gonna be your decision? Can we have the scoop?’ You guys had the scoop weeks ago,” Bayley noted. “I said it from the beginning that I was going to win the Royal Rumble. I said it even before they won the tag yeah titles, I said I want all these things, that I can beat Rhea. Look, props to Rhea, she’s younger than me, she’s stronger than me, she’s faster than me, she sells more merch than me. I haven’t had a freaking shirt in a year. But she’s not Damage CTRL. Yeah, Judgment Day won faction of the year. Good for them, they have worked their butts off. They are on every single show, they’re all over the place, and I would have done the same thing to R-Truth, so props to them. But they’re not Damage CTRL, and Rhea Ripley is not Bayley. She doesn’t have my experience, she doesn’t have my vision, she doesn’t have my girls. But yeah, there’s no decision to be made. The vision is clear.”
You know, you have to give it up to Bayley, she is nothing if not supremely confident. Whether Damage CTRL has been on top of the WWE Universe, holding (almost) all of the belts, or they've been teetering towards a total collapse after falling time and time against to achieve what they want, Bayley has been preaching patience, as she's always claimed to have a plan that will get them where they want to be. If Judgment Day ever finds themselves in a similar situation, holding no belts with a negative win-loss record, will they stay as resilient?
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Mason Resources Inc. (" Mason ") (TSXV: LLG) (OTCQX: MGPHF ) is pleased to announce that it closed today the sale of the Lac Guéret Property, targeted for the development of the Uatnan Mining Project , pursuant to the previously announced asset purchase agreement dated January 21, 2024 (the " APA ") with Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (" NMG ") (NYSE: NMG ) (TSXV: NOU).
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Biden to campaign in Michigan after raising $6.2 million at Miami fundraising event
President Biden will head to Michigan on Thursday fresh off an endorsement from the United Auto Workers union last week and a multimillion-dollar fundraising haul in Miami Tuesday night. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on Mr. Biden's campaign.
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Five people reported as missing at sea after a tourist boat capsized Monday night while traveling from Isla Mujeres to Cancún were rescued, Quintana Roo authorities said Tuesday.
Four people including a 10-year-old boy drowned when the catamaran Diosa del Mar capsized and sank shortly after leaving Isla Mujeres, a small island 13 kilometers off the coast of Cancún.
Five Mexican tourists reported as missing were rescued Monday night, authorities said.
The navy, state police and Civil Protection authorities participated in the search and rescue operation.
A total of 19 people were on board Diosa del Mar (Goddess of the Sea), a 26-foot boat designed to carry 16 passengers. They were the captain, a crew member, 14 adult passengers, two children and a two-year-old infant.
The overloading of the vessel has been cited as a possible factor in its capsizing, apparently after it was hit by a wave from a passing ship. However, the newspaper La Jornada Maya said “it is presumed” that a mechanical failure caused the accident.
The captain, identified as Ramón N., was arrested by police for questioning. A local reporter said on the X social media platform that he was detained for “negligent conduct.”
Quintana Roo Attorney General Raciel López Salazar described the Monday night accident as “regrettable” and said that authorities were analyzing a range of factors that may have contributed to the tragedy including climatic conditions and the state of the boat.
Local meteorological reports recorded winds up to 50 kilometers per hour and waves up to 3 meters high on Monday night.
López indicated that the captain will have a case to answer.
“We’re doing the investigative process, we can’t reach a conclusion at this time, but what I can say is that there is liability,” he told a press conference on Tuesday.
With reports from La Jornada Maya and El Financiero
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Kansas City Chiefs fan checks into rehab after 3 friends found dead in backyard
A source close to HIV scientist Jordan Willis, 38, says he's tackling his addiction after his three friends were found dead in his backyard earlier this month.
A man has checked into rehab after police found the bodies of his three friends strewn around his property following a Kansas City Chiefs watch party.
HIV researcher Jordan Willis, 38, is reportedly "facing his addiction head-on" after the men were found in his backyard on January 9.
"After the shocking loss of three of his close friends under extremely tragic circumstances, Jordan recognized that he had a problem with addiction," a source told Fox News. "He immediately checked himself into rehab after vacating his home and putting his things into storage."
Kansas City police say the incident is "100% not being investigated as a homicide" as they don't suspect foul play, but the mens' families say it's hard to believe that when they don't know anything.
"I’m not saying there was or was not a crime, but if you immediately suspect no foul play, then you should have a story, you should have something to tell the families, and for no one to hear anything, that doesn't make any sense," said one relative.
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Ricky Johnson, 38, Clayton McGeeney, 36, and David Harrington, 37, were found in Willis' home two days after they arrived to watch the game. Temperatures in Kansas City would have been at or below-freezing that night.
McGeeney called the police after she broke into Willis' home to find her partner following a frantic search. She found one body, and police eventually found the other two.
Willis allegedly answered the door in his boxers while holding a wine glass filled with water. His attorney says he had been sleeping with noise-cancelling headphones on "for a lot" of the two days after the watch party.
Willis is a researcher at the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative.
Toxicology reports are still pending, and the cause of death for the three men has yet to be revealed.
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"As a brother, I'm looking at everything," said Johnson's brother, Jonathan Price, in an interview with Chris Cuomo on NewsNation aired Monday. "I don’t think I'll ever move on until, I mean, really, I'll never move on, but especially not knowing what happened to my brother."
Harrington's father, Jon Harrington, says he "doesn’t believe anything [Willis’] attorney says."
Harrington said last week: "[Harrington’s mother] and I are both convinced that Jordan Willis played a part in this somehow. We just haven't figured out how yet…What else could it be? Perfectly healthy men don’t just drop off the face of the earth."
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Taylor Swift + Super Bowl = conspiracy theories. The claims are baseless
The budding love story featuring music superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs´ tight end Travis Kelce took an unexpected turn into the world of political conspiracy theories this week after the team advanced to the Super Bowl.
Myriad baseless rumors emerged on social media - everything from claims that Swift has played a part in Pentagon psychological operations to the idea that she and her two-time Super Bowl champion boyfriend are key assets in a secret plot to help President Joe Biden get reelected in 2024. Another variant: That the Chiefs´ success was rigged as part of the plan for the game on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas.
Political and media figures on the right, including former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, political activist Laura Loomer and One America News Network host Alison Steinberg, have amplified the allegations.
The claims are ludicrous and may well reflect the fear on the right that someone as famous as Swift, whose landmark Eras Tour is the first tour to cross the billion-dollar mark, could indeed influence the presidential race should she urge her legion of fans in one direction.
Pop culture and politics have long been entwined. The entertainment industry has been a deep well of political contributions. And candidates often try to draft on the celebrity of stars to add to their own allure.
The potency of the impact is less clear. In Swift's case, there is some proof that she can at minimum generate more voter registration.
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce walks with Taylor Swift following the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. As the Kansas City Chiefs head to the Super Bowl, baseless conspiracy theories are spreading on social media suggesting that the romance between megastar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is part of a secret plot to help President Joe Biden get reelected in 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
In September, Swift posted a short message on her Instagram account encouraging her 272 million followers to register to vote. The post led to more than 35,000 registrations on the nonpartisan nonprofit Vote.org.
Swift´s massive fan base gives her a powerful voice. An SSRS poll conducted in October 2023 found that about 6 in 10 U.S. adults called themselves at least casual fans of the singer, with 8% saying they´re big fans. The poll also found that 8 in 10 U.S. adults said they had heard of her relationship with Kelce and the majority of those familiar with it considered it a real relationship, rather than a publicity stunt.
"Pop culture people identify with this stuff, they pay attention to it. And that´s what moves politics now. It´s attention and identity," Joel Penney, an associate professor at Montclair State University whose research includes the intersection of politics and pop culture, said. Indeed, Donald Trump's improbable march to the presidency in 2016 was propelled in part from the celebrity he gained as a reality television star.
But the false claims about Swift are of such an extreme nature that they will test the limits of how potent a conspiracy theory can be. Penney sees the recent deluge of posts aimed at Swift as an attempt to preemptively blunt her impact by discrediting her.
Penney said Swift´s influence could prove a difficult force to contend with, especially if she publicly supports Biden, as she did in the 2020 race.
The attacks on Swift could also galvanize young voters who want to rally around her.
"Young people are fighting their political battles through a language drawn from pop culture," said Henry Jenkins, a professor at the University of Southern California who also studies politics and pop culture. "That´s what connects them. That´s what they´re engaged with."
Both Swift and Kelce have made public statements about politics and other issues that put them at odds with the far-right.
Swift broke her long-standing refusal to discuss her political views in 2018 when she announced in an Instagram post that she would be voting for Tennessee´s Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen and Democratic House incumbent Rep. Jim Cooper. She also slammed then-U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, the Republican candidate, citing Blackburn´s opposition to certain LGBTQ+ rights and her vote against the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act in 2013. Blackburn won election to the Senate.
In 2020, Swift endorsed Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in an interview with V Magazine, noting that "under their leadership, I believe America has a chance to start the healing process it so desperately needs."
Kelce faced criticism in September for appearing in an ad promoting the double dose of the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ad was part of a partnership with Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company that developed a vaccine in response to the pandemic and has since become a common mark for anti-vaccine activists and conspiracy theorists.
Pop culture figures and the industry that surround them have been enmeshed in political campaigns long before the duo some fans refer to as Swelce. Former President Bill Clinton first appeared on MTV during his 1992 campaign while he was still governor of Arkansas. Major stars including Johnny Cash, Mary Tyler Moore and Willie Nelson endorsed former President Jimmy Carter more than 40 years ago when he made his second run for the White House. Ronald Reagan got his start in politics after a career as an actor.
"That question of, does this stuff work in pop culture? It absolutely can," Penney said. "And it does. And history has shown that."
Taylor Swift speaks with people on the field after an AFC Championship NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. The Kansas City Chiefs won 17-10. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Taylor Swift, center, reacts during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) ELMA, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Servotronics, Inc. (NYSE American – SVT), a designer and manufacturer of servo-control components and other advanced technology products, today announced that Harrison W. Kelly III has been appointed as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With over twenty years of experience in executive operations leadership and practical engineering across aerospace, automotive and medical device manufacturing, Dr. Kelly brings a wealth of expertise to lead the Company's operational and strategic initiatives.
As the COO of Servotronics, Dr. Kelly will play a pivotal role in leading the Company's operations to meet the growing needs of its customers in the commercial aerospace industry, while supporting growth initiatives in other markets. He will be focused on developing a robust overall supply chain through continuous improvement and quality initiatives, which is in alignment with the Company's long-term strategic plan. Dr. Kelly's track record of technical expertise, experience and success underscores the Company's dedication to innovation and excellence in the dynamic aerospace industry.
"We are fortunate to have someone like Harrison, who has a solid background and a wealth of experience, to join our leadership team and focus on enhancing our operations. His deep understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain management, and business strategy will be valuable for our growth and success," said Servotronics' CEO William J. Farrell, Jr.
Dr. Kelly commented, "I am excited to join Servotronics and I look forward to working with the team to continue efforts to strengthen operations and enhance the quality of our products and services."
Prior to joining Servotronics, Dr. Kelly served as the President of ProVision, LLC. where he focused on developing quality and regulatory management systems and designing customized operational plans to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Dr. Kelly has also served as the Chief Quality Officer, Director of Engineering, Director of Operations, and Director of Quality Management Systems at Curbell, Inc. Dr. Kelly has previously been appointed as Professor of Practice and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University at Buffalo, and has authored multiple book chapters and technical publications.
Dr. Kelly was awarded Best Teaching Faculty of the Year by the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences University at Buffalo in 2021 and won the Impact Teacher Award from the National Society of Leadership and Success in 2022.
Dr. Kelly earned his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University at Buffalo, a Master of Science in Applied and Mathematical Statistics from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theoretical Statistics from the University at Buffalo.
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Servotronics designs, develops and manufactures servo controls and other components for various commercial and government applications including aircraft, jet engines, missiles, manufacturing equipment and other aerospace applications at its operating facilities in Elma and Franklinville, New York.
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California expects major storms and flooding
The California Bay Area is expecting widespread flooding, downed trees and possible power outages by Wednesday afternoon and evening as the first of two atmospheric river-fueled storms sweeps through the state. CBS News Bay Area reporter Shawn Chitnis reports on the weather developments in the West.
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Less than three days after 40,000 fans packed the stadium to see a bullfight in Mexico City, a federal judge has ruled that bullfights in Plaza México must once again be halted.
Judge Sandra de Jesús Zúñiga on Wednesday granted a provisional suspension that will remain in place until the next hearing on Feb. 7, when it will be determined if the suspension becomes permanent.
The competition on Sunday — in which six bulls fought and all were killed — marked the first bullfight in Mexico City in 20 months.
In the first half of 2022, a lower court judge issued an injunction that sided with activists, mainly on the point that bullfighting hinders people’s rights to a healthy environment. But this decision was overruled by the Mexican Supreme Court (SCJN) in December..
That opened the door for nine bullfights to be scheduled from Jan. 28 through March 24 at Plaza México, now the capital’s only official bullring. It has been hosting events since 1946.
Now, however, the two bullfights scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 4 and Monday Feb. 5 are up in the air, as well as those that follow. It wasn’t immediately known if Plaza México would try to overturn the decision before the hearing scheduled for next week, or even if that would be possible by Friday.
In making her ruling on Wednesday, Fifth District Judge de Jesús accepted an injunction presented by the animal rights association Todas y Todos por Amor a los Toros (Everyone for the Love of Bulls).
Her ruling hinged on a law against “mistreatment and cruelty” for animals in public shows, rather than the 2022 ruling, which focused on presenting a healthy environment for people.
Before and during the Jan. 8 bullfight, members of the Todas y Todos organization– and others – protested outside the stadium. Estimates put the number of protesters between 200 to 300.
Her ruling was based on the Animal Protection Law of Mexico City, which while not specifically prohibiting bullfighting, calls for action when a complaint is filed.
Bullfighting is currently prohibited in five states: Sonora, Guerrero, Sinaloa, Coahuila and Quintana Roo. Meanwhile, it is considered as an intangible part of cultural heritage in Aguascalientes, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Zacatecas, Michoacán, Nayarit and Guanajuato.
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Super Bowl TV blackout concerns for three major U.S. cities with CBS caught in standoff
An ongoing contractual dispute between DirecTV and Cox Media Group could lead to Super Bowl LVII blackouts for over 11 million NFL fans with the digital service
Dayton, Jacksonville and Seattle-Tacoma may experience a Super Bowl LVII TV blackout due to an ongoing dispute between DirecTV and Cox Media Group.
Reports suggest that less than two weeks before the game, the two entities have yet to agree regarding a new transmission deal. Cox has 14 channels, including regional ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX regional channels available in Boston, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta markets. If they don't agree, blackouts might begin as early as Feb. 2, writes the Charlotte Observer.
Cox released a statement accusing DirecTV of attacking local journalism as they try to negotiate rate increases. Marian Pittman, the company's Executive Vice President, delivered the statement.
"CMG is proud of our commitment to investing in best-in-class local news and investigative journalism. We're dismayed that DirecTV is trying to force a deal that would harm local joruanlism and broadcast stations. This hurts consumers who rely on our high-quality local news, weather and entertainment programming," read the statement.
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DirecTV previously fixed a blackout with Tegna Inc. in December. The media company owns 70 FOX, CBS, ABC, and NBC affiliate stations, including the Austin, Atlanta and Denver regions. Before reaching the deal, the blackout lasted two months, showing DireTV's dedication to staying rooted in its policies.
In retaliation, DirecTV released a statement of their own. It read: "We are working with Cox Media Group to reach a new agreement that will align the value and quality customers received with the price they pay.
"Our request to Cox Media Group is simple: don't encourage your viewers, who are our customers, to pay an unwarranted rate increase for 'free' news, sports, and entertainment that is widely available on local station websites through an over-the-air digital antenna and direct-to-consumer streaming platforms."
If the blackout occurs and forces thousands of fans to miss Super Bowl LVII, DirectTV told Yahoo that they would be willing to work with disgruntled customers regarding their monthly bills. It is yet to be shown how far into the negotiation process both businesses are.
A similar situation occurred between ESPN and Spectrum during last year's US Open. Coco Gauff, who won the tournament, commented on being unable to see the Round of 16 match between Iga Swiatek and Jelena Ostapenko from her hotel.
"I'm not gonna get into that, but we can't watch ESPN at our hotel," said Gauff about watching the match. "I saw the scoreline. I didn't see the match."
Instead of being able to see the action, A message flashed on viewers' television screens with Spectrum as their cable provider, saying, "The Walt Disney Company has removed their programming from Spectrum, which creates a hardship for our customers. We offered Disney a fair deal, yet they demand an excessive increase."
The Kansas City Chiefs will be playing against the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 16, which is later than the expected blackout date. As of the third quarter of 2023, the United States has roughly 11.85 million Direct TV video subscribers.
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Mississippi eyes quicker Medicaid coverage in pregnancy to try to reduce deaths of moms and babies
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi could allow Medicaid coverage earlier in pregnancy in an effort to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies in a poor state with the nation's worst rate of infant mortality.
With wide bipartisan support, the state House passed a bill Wednesday to allow up to 60 days of "presumptive eligibility" for Medicaid, starting July 1. This means a pregnant woman's outpatient medical care would be paid by Medicaid as her application for coverage by the government insurance program is being considered.
Processing Medicaid applications can take weeks, and physicians say early prenatal care is important.
House Medicaid Committee Chairwoman Missy McGee of Hattiesburg pointed out that Mississippi has high rates of fetal mortality, infant mortality and maternal mortality.
"I think this will go a long way in helping moms and babies be healthy ... and give babies the best shot for a healthy life," McGee said.
Mississippi ranks worst in the U.S. for infant mortality, with Black infants nearly twice as likely as white ones to die over the past decade, according to a report unveiled Jan. 18 by the state Department of Health.
FILE - Mississippi state Rep. Missy McGee, R-Hattiesburg, speaks, Feb. 28, 2023, at the state Capitol in Jackson. McGee is supporting a proposal that would allow Medicaid coverage earlier in pregnancy in an effort to improve health outcomes in one of the poorest states in the U.S. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Presumptive Medicaid eligibility during pregnancy would be based on questions about income, asked by health care providers such as employees of county health departments. If a woman's Medicaid application is ultimately rejected because her income is too high, Medicaid would still pay health care providers for services they provided during the time of presumptive eligibility.
McGee said presumptive eligibility could cost the Medicaid program just under $600,000 a year.
Medicaid is funded by federal and state governments, with the federal government paying at least 50% of costs in all states and a higher share in poorer states. The federal government pays for nearly 77% of Medicaid expenses in Mississippi.
In Mississippi, Medicaid coverage for pregnant women 19 and older is based on income. A woman who is in that age category and has no dependents can earn up to about $29,000 and qualify for Medicaid during pregnancy. A pregnant woman in that age category who has three dependents can earn up to $59,700 and qualify.
Mississippi Medicaid coverage is available to all income levels for those who are pregnant and younger than 19.
Democratic Rep. John Hines Sr. of Greenville said earlier eligibility for Medicaid coverage during pregnancy could help the state in recruiting OB-GYNs.
"Where we are right now is that we are last in everything," Hines said. "This is a step toward making Mississippi a better place."
The bill passed the House 117-5. It moves to the Senate for more work in coming weeks. Republicans control both chambers.
About 41% of births in the U.S. and 57% in Mississippi were financed by Medicaid in 2022, according to the health policy research group KFF. Only Louisiana had a larger share of births covered by Medicaid that year, at 61%.
In 2023, Mississippi extended postpartum Medicaid coverage from two months to a full year, with Republican Gov. Tate Reeves saying the change was part of a "new pro-life agenda" to help mothers in a state where abortion is tightly restricted.
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Associated Press/Report For America reporter Michael Goldberg contributed to this report.
FILE - Mississippi state Rep. John Hines Sr., D-Greenville, speaks Feb. 28, 2023, at the state Capitol in Jackson. Hines is supporting a proposal that would allow Medicaid coverage earlier in pregnancy in an effort to improve health outcomes in one of the poorest states in the U.S. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) FalconX , the world's largest institutional digital asset prime broker, announces integration with Fusion Digital Assets, TP ICAP's FCA-registered UK cryptoasset exchange
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FalconX, the world's largest institutional digital asset prime broker and the first CFTC registered swap dealer, today announces a strategic partnership with Fusion Digital Assets, TP ICAP's FCA registered UK-based wholesale spot cryptoasset exchange.
The integration with Fusion Digital Assets provides FalconX with access to competitive pricing and liquidity from TP ICAP's wholesale clients within a robust and secure framework, combining FalconX's premier institutional crypto native franchise and institutional-grade custodial capabilities provided by Fidelity Digital AssetsSM with the extensive experience and established reputation of TP ICAP, a world-leading markets infrastructure and data solutions provider.
As the cryptoasset class continues to evolve, it is increasingly important for institutional digital asset prime brokers and their clients to interact with liquidity at venues and exchanges operated by major financial market infrastructure providers. This integration serves as a crucial bridge between the native cryptoasset ecosystem and traditional financial markets, enabling seamless transactions and fostering growth in the digital asset industry.
"Collaborating with Fusion Digital Assets is another significant step in our ongoing efforts to bridge traditional financial markets and the growing cryptoasset ecosystem," said Austin Reid, Global Head of Revenue and Business at FalconX . "This will enhance liquidity for our clients and foster an environment that propels growth and innovation in the digital asset industry. It underscores our commitment to providing secure, efficient, and seamless access to the global digital asset market for our clients."
"Bringing a player of FalconX's pedigree onto Fusion Digital Assets is another step forward in the growth of our exchange," said Tom Flanagan, Global Head of Execution and Liquidity Management at TP ICAP Digital Assets . "Our aim is to offer clients a unique liquidity experience in a secure environment. FalconX's integration and support of Fusion Digital Assets advances our aim. We look forward to extending our diversified liquidity to FalconX and their franchise."
About FalconX
FalconX is the largest digital assets prime brokerage for the world's leading institutions and the first CFTC registered cryptocurrency swap dealer. We provide the most comprehensive access to global digital asset liquidity. Our 24/7 dedicated team for account, operational and trading needs enables investors to navigate markets around the clock.
The company is backed by investors including Accel, Adams Street Partners, Altimeter Capital, American Express Ventures, B Capital, GIC,
Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Thoma Bravo, Tiger Global Management and Wellington Management. FalconX has offices in Silicon Valley, New York, London, Hong Kong, Bengaluru, Singapore and Valletta. For more information visit
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Fusion Digital Assets combines TP ICAP's established expertise in operating venues and organising execution, with Fidelity Digital AssetsSM institutional-grade custodial capabilities, and diversified liquidity from TP ICAPs global client base. The venue currently supports trading in Bitcoin and Ether against USD. Going forward, it will expand the assets it supports in line with client demand. It will also add further custodians to develop a multi-custody model.
The venue's core elements include:
Fusion – TP ICAP's proprietary, award-winning electronic platform – provides clients with a non-custodial cryptoasset exchange for order matching and trade execution;
Fidelity Digital AssetsSM, an industry-leading custodian, provides independent safe keeping of clients' inventories and settlement services through a segregated model;
An anonymous aggregation of streaming liquidity from worldleading market makers and uncorrelated liquidity from TP ICAP's global client base; and
Operated by TP ICAP E&C Limited and registered with the FCA as a cryptoasset exchange provider.
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TP ICAP is a world-leading markets infrastructure and data solutions provider. The Group connects buyers and sellers in wholesale financial, energy and commodities markets, across all major asset classes. Our broking services, data & analytics, and market intelligence are trusted by clients globally to help provide efficient and liquid markets. The Group operates from 60+ offices across 28 countries, employing 5,200 people, including 2,600 brokers. By revenue, TP ICAP ranks in the top five liquidity venues globally alongside CME, ICE, Deutsche Boerse and
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CBS News joins hurricane hunters' flight over atmospheric river
Atmospheric rivers can cause widespread flooding and billions of dollars in damage. In our series “Protecting the Planet,” Ben Tracy joins an airborne research mission with hurricane hunters to learn more about the intense storm systems.
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President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Wednesday rejected reports that his 2006 presidential campaign received millions of dollars in drug money, describing them as “completely false.”
ProPublica, Deutsche Welle and Insight Crime all published reports on Tuesday that said that people working for López Obrador’s campaign received between US $2 million and $4 million from drug traffickers affiliated with the Beltrán-Leyva Organization (BLO) and the Sinaloa Cartel, which at the time colluded in a criminal alliance called the Federation.
The three outlets received information about a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigation into the alleged funding of the campaign with drug money. The investigation was dropped years ago.
At his Tuesday morning press conference, AMLO said that the reports amounted to “libel” and accused the United States government of involvement in their publication.
He asserted that the press, not just in Mexico but around the world, is “very subservient to power.”
“In the case of the United States, the Department of State and [other government] agencies have a lot of influence in the management of the media,” López Obrador said.
He said there is no proof that his campaign received drug money, before denouncing the media outlets and journalists responsible for the articles as “despicable libelers.”
AMLO also asserted that the publication of the reports is related to the upcoming elections in the United States, but didn’t elaborate.
With the ProPublica, Deutsche Welle and Insight Crime articles projected onto a screen behind him, he remarked:
“It’s a campaign. It’s [in the] United States, it’s in Germany, it’s here. Where is the proof?”
Later in the press conference, López Obrador said his criticism wasn’t directed at the media outlets or journalists, but at the United States government “for allowing these immoral practices.”
“… How was this orchestrated? What? Didn’t [the U.S. government] agencies know about it?”
What do the reports say?
ProPublica
Did drug traffickers funnel millions of dollars to Mexican President López Obrador’s first campaign?
The New York-based nonprofit news organization reported that years before AMLO became president in 2018, “U.S. drug-enforcement agents uncovered what they believed was substantial evidence that major cocaine traffickers had funneled some $2 million to his first presidential campaign.”
“According to more than a dozen interviews with U.S. and Mexican officials and government documents reviewed by ProPublica, the money was provided to campaign aides in 2006 in return for a promise that a López Obrador administration would facilitate the traffickers’ criminal operations,” wrote journalist Tim Golden.
“The investigation did not establish whether López Obrador sanctioned or even knew of the traffickers’ reported donations,” he said.
ProPublica reported that the DEA was told that “in three deliveries” in 2006, “La Barbie’s organization” gave López Obrador’s campaign about $2 million in cash.
La Barbie is Texas-born Édgar Valdez Villareal, whose nickname is a nod to his blonde hair and fair skin.
ProPublica noted that Valdez – sentenced to 49 years in jail in 2018 – was “a major trafficker, working with a larger mafia run by the Beltrán Leyva brothers, who in turn were part of the alliance known as the Sinaloa Cartel.”
Deutsche Welle
El Cartel de Sinaloa financió la campaña de AMLO en 2006 (The Sinaloa Cartel funded AMLO’s 2006 campaign)
“An investigation carried out between 2010 and 2011 by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the DEA, secret until now, obtained solid evidence that the Sinaloa Cartel contributed between $2 million and $4 million to the campaign of Andrés Manuel López Obrador when he was a candidate for the presidency in 2006,” wrote Mexican journalist Anabel Hernández in Deutsche Welle, a German state-owned media organization.
In what is described as a “column” rather than a report, Hernández said that investigators obtained audio recordings in which “Sinaloa Cartel witnesses” and people in “AMLO’s close circle” confirm there was “illicit funding” of López Obrador’s 2006 campaign.
The article said that La Barbie was the main negotiator for the Sinaloa Cartel. López Obrador, “as the United States government found out,” spoke to Valdez on June 15, 2006 and thanked him for the financial support for his campaign, Hernández said.
She added that López Obrador told La Barbie that as president his aim was to reduce violence, and asked the trafficker for his assistance to that end.
AMLO ultimately lost the 2006 election by a narrow margin to Felipe Calderón, who promptly launched a militarized “war” against drug cartels.
Insight Crime
‘Operation Polanco’: How the DEA investigated AMLO’s 2006-presidential campaign
Insight Crime, a think tank and media organization focused on organized crime in the Americas, reported that U.S. investigators believed that representatives of the BLO, including La Barbie, “made a deal with the AMLO campaign” in late 2005.
The arrangement, wrote Insight Crime co-director Steven Dudley, was that “BLO would give millions of dollars to AMLO’s presidential campaign” and “in return, AMLO’s team promised to give the BLO first right of refusal on who would be attorney general, which, for the investigators, amounted to a free pass to traffic drugs.”
In 2006, Roberto López Nájera, a lawyer for La Barbie, gave Mauricio Soto Caballero, an apparent “political coordinator” for AMLO, “between $2 million and $3 million, which Soto later said he passed to the AMLO campaign,” Insight Crime reported.
“Investigators said that some of the money was also channeled through another alleged BLO operative named Roberto Acosta Islas, alias ‘R,’ who then moved that money through López to Soto, who said he passed it to the AMLO campaign.”
Three people were placed at the top of an Insight Crime infographic titled “The money trail of the BLO’s alleged AMLO campaign financing”: La Barbie and the brothers and cartel leaders Héctor Beltrán Leyva and Arturo Beltrán Leyva.
Insight Crime said its report was “based on more than a dozen interviews, including with several current and former law enforcement officials and diplomats with knowledge of the investigation.”
López Obrador denounced similar “slander” in 2023
In New York in 2023 at the drug trafficking trial of Felipe Calderón’s security minister Genaro García Luna, a lawyer for García Luna, César de Castro, asked prosecution witness and former Sinaloa Cartel member Jesús “El Rey” Zambada whether he recalled telling U.S. authorities in 2013 that he delivered US $7 million to a Mexico City official to fund the 2006 presidential campaign of López Obrador, who was mayor of the capital between 2000 and 2005.
Zambada denied making such a declaration. “I couldn’t have said it because it isn’t true,” he said.
López Obrador said last February that he would file a lawsuit against de Castro for slandering him, but subsequently decided against the move. García Luna was convicted of collusion with the Sinaloa Cartel, but has not yet been sentenced.
A former DEA official predicts a deterioration in Mexico-US relations
Mike Vigil, former head of international operations for the DEA, told MVS Noticias that he read the ProPublica article, but “didn’t see any evidence” that López Obrador was aware of the alleged illicit funding arrangement or had the intention of receiving “hot money” from drug traffickers.
Indeed, ProPublica itself, as noted earlier, said it wasn’t established “whether López Obrador sanctioned or even knew of the traffickers’ reported donations.”
In contrast, Hernández’s column made a clear assertion that AMLO was aware of the arrangement.
Vigil told the Associated Press that the publication of the three articles on Tuesday will have an adverse affect on the relationship between Mexico and the United States and their cooperation to combat drug trafficking.
“It’s just terrible, it’s going to mean more drugs heading to the United States and more violence in Mexico. It’s worse than when [former defense minister Salvador] Cienfuegos was arrested” in the United States in 2020 on drug trafficking charges, he said.
(López Obrador claimed that the U.S. fabricated evidence against the ex-army chief, and following his arrest, Congress approved legislation that regulates the activities of foreign agents in Mexico, removes their diplomatic immunity and allows for their expulsion from the country. Under pressure from the Mexican government, Cienfuegos was returned to Mexico, where he was promptly cleared of involvement in drug trafficking.)
Vigil told AP that the reports published Tuesday constitute “a direct attack against” AMLO.
“Secondly, he views it as an impact on the presidential campaign or in the presidential elections that are coming up. Now, if we thought the relationships with Mexico were bad, they are going to go from worse to almost nonexistent,” he said.
Mexico and the United States have in fact been collaborating closely on the fight against fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and on other shared challenges.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in October that “more than ever before” in his 30 years of experience in foreign policy, “the United States and Mexico are working together as partners in common purpose.”
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Puppy-killing race car fiasco prompts Chip Ganassi apology and large donation
Devlin DeFrancesco's dog was hit by race car owner Chip Ganassi in the motor home lot at Daytona International Speedway, prompting a public apology.
Race car owner Chip Ganassi issued a public apology after he ran over and killed a driver's puppy. The incident, which saw Ganassi run over the young golden retriever of Devlin DeFrancesco, took place in the motor home lot at Daytona International Speedway this past weekend.
Ganassi, 65, apologized to the DeFrancesco family for the death of the dog named Lucky and has vowed to donate to the Indianapolis Humane Society. "The accident the other night with Devlin DeFrancesco’s dog was so unfortunate," he said on X.
"I not only feel terrible about it I also feel terrible for Devlin, Katie and the DeFrancesco kids. On behalf of their dog Lucky and the DeFrancesco family I am making a generous donation to the Indianapolis Humane Society."
Ganassi told the AP that he had stopped his car after hitting the dog and spoke with the police after the incident. DeFrancesco, 24, has thanked Ganassi for his apology while also posting a loving tribute on social media for Lucky.
"I want to personally thank @GanassiChip for his apology to myself, my parents, my siblings and Katie," race driver DeFrancesco said. "Nothing will be able to bring Lucky back or make the pain go away but I would also like to say thank you to Chip for his donation to the Humane Society of Indianapolis.
"In support of other dogs/puppies in a city that is so important to me. Where I spend a lot of my time doing what I love with great people."
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DeFrancesco went on to compete in the race driving the No 78 Forte Racing car and finishing 16th in the GTD class. The Canadian has been in IndyCar for two years and has competed in 34 races to date.
He had previously been on the necessary track to reach F1. DeFrancesco had competed in F3 under Trident Racing.
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UK police hunt suspect after several injured with 'corrosive substance' in London
LONDON (AP) - British police said Wednesday they are hunting for a suspect after several people were injured with a corrosive substance in London.
The Metropolitan Police force said nine people were hurt, including a woman and two children, in the incident in the Clapham area.
Detective Superintendent Alexander Castle called it a "horrific incident."
Police said nine people had been taken to hospitals: the woman and two children; three adults who came to their assistance; and three police officers. Castle said the officers' injuries were believed to be minor. There was no immediate word on the condition of the others.
Castle said tests were underway to determine what had caused the injuries but "at this stage we believe it to be a corrosive substance."
He said police were searching for a man who was seen fleeing the scene.
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The Reluctant Duke of Kingsford: A Ghostly Love Story by Earnie W. Rowell
From Page to Screen: A Love Story That Haunts, Delights, and Awaits Its Hollywood Debut!
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- The literary world is buzzing with excitement as author Earnie W. Rowell announces the remarkable transformation of his debut novel, "The Reluctant Duke of Kingsford: A Ghostly Love Story," into an enticing screenplay, poised for Hollywood's attention. With Kew Media currently managing the film rights, this thrilling journey promises to captivate audiences with its mesmerizing tale of love, courage, and the supernatural.
In an era where literature meets the silver screen, Earnie W. Rowell takes a bold leap into the world of filmmaking. The novel, which has already received an A1 rating from a leading book critic, is a tantalizing blend of mystery and romance. Set against the backdrop of a fictional British aristocracy, the story follows John III, a reluctant heir to the prestigious title of Duke of Kingsford. He grapples with self-doubt as he takes on the daunting task of continuing his family's legacy.
With Hollywood in its sights, "The Reluctant Duke of Kingsford" promises to bring forth a tale that not only entertains but also touches hearts. The screenplay beautifully encapsulates the lessons, insights, values, and core messages that author Earnie W. Rowell aims to convey to his audience.
Rowell's remarkable journey from a military upbringing to becoming an author is as fascinating as his book. Raised in a close-knit family, he attributes much of his personality traits to his two sisters who acted as surrogate mothers. His debut novel showcases the depth of his storytelling prowess and a vivid imagination that knows no bounds.
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“A mesmerizing blend of romance, mystery, and the supernatural, 'The Reluctant Duke of Kingsford' transcends the page to captivate audiences on the silver screen, promising an unforgettable cinematic experience.” D. Campbell – Film Critic
Prepare to be enchanted, for the world of John III, the reluctant duke, is about to come alive on the silver screen. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as Hollywood prepares to embrace the ghostly love story that is destined to be a cinematic masterpiece.
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Couple born on same day at same hospital marry on birthday
Elizabeth was born on September 13, 1988. So was Joshua. She was born at Mercy Hospital in Minnesota. So was he. They connected on a dating app and realized that's not where their similarities ended.
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Kentucky House committee passes bill requiring moment of silence in schools
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky House overwhelmingly passed a bill on Wednesday instructing public schools to set aside time for a moment of silence at the start of each school day.
The measure easily cleared the House on a 79-17 vote and moves on to the Senate. Republicans have supermajorities in both chambers.
Under the bill, the moment of silence would last one to two minutes at the start of the first class each day in public schools across the Bluegrass State. Students would decide how to use that time, and school personnel would be prohibited from instructing them on their silent reflection. Parents would be notified of the policy and encouraged to offer guidance to their children on how to spend that time.
Every student would be expected to remain seated and silent during that time.
During the House debate, Democratic Rep. Tina Bojanowski said she sees the bill as "a way to push prayer into public schools," adding that it raises constitutional concerns.
Public schools were barred from leading students in classroom prayer following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling decades ago that said it violated a First Amendment clause forbidding the establishment of a government religion.
FILE - Flags stand in front of the Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., on April 7, 2021. The Kentucky House overwhelmingly passed a bill on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, instructing public schools to set aside time for a moment of silence at the start of each school day. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Another critic of the bill, Democratic Rep. Josie Raymond, said: "This is something that belongs in the home realm for families to discuss with their children."
In praising the bill, Republican Rep. Tom Smith said what has been lacking in schools is taking the "time to thank God for our day. And I think that´s what´s going to watch over our education and our kids."
The bill's lead sponsor is Republican Rep. Daniel Fister.
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The legislation is House Bill 96.
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FISHERS, IN, US, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Galaxy Concrete Coatings, a leading concrete coating company, announced that they have been honored with the prestigious title of "National Dealer of the Year for 2023" by Penntek Coatings. This recognition reflects Galaxy Concrete Coatings' commitment to excellence in the concrete coating industry.
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Democrats prepare for South Carolina primary on Saturday
President Biden's surrogates are in South Carolina rallying support as the state prepares for its Democratic primary on Saturday. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small is looking at the Biden campaign's message for Black voters.
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Conor Bradley produced a masterclass performance as Liverpool beat Chelsea on Wednesday, which has given Jurgen Klopp a selection headache.
Bradley has hugely impressed since coming into the XI amid injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold and he was the best player on the pitch against Chelsea, with the 20-year-old right-back registering a goal and two assists on a perfect night.
Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai has warned Alexander-Arnold that his starting spot is in doubt while ex-Reds striker Robbie Fowler has argued that Bradley cannot be dropped for Sunday’s huge Premier League clash at Arsenal.
Alexander-Arnold was named on the bench for the match against Chelsea and replaced Bradley after 68 minutes.
But it was Bradley who stole all the headlines as the Northern Ireland international became the youngest Liverpool player to assist two goals in a Premier League game since Alexander-Arnold back in 2019.
‘Trent should take care of his position,’ Szoboszlai, who scored Liverpool’s third goal via an assist from Bradley, told TNT Sports after the match.
‘We need everybody. Trent got injured. It’s unlucky. But with him (Bradley), he has done very well.
‘We are really happy to have him because he showed many times that he is ready to play. Today he got a goal and two assists. He showed what he can do.’
Former Liverpool forward Fowler added: ‘Conor Bradley was absolutely magnificent. Every Liverpool player was brilliant tonight but that was a special performance.
‘The manager will have a headache now because I’m not sure you can leave him out of the side. Anyone who went over his side, he defended unbelievably.’
Klopp also lauded Bradley as the Liverpool boss said: ‘Incredible. Wonderful. He’s flying at the moment. Rightly so.
‘He’s working hard and is a good footballer. He’s helped us so much it’s incredible. Quite a few people said we need a right-back in the summer but we were very positive about Conor.
‘All the injuries we have, we can’t string these results together if these boys don’t show up.
‘What a wonderful kid he is. Outstanding finish, the whole game, the contribution, the involvement. It’s a job to play against [Raheem] Sterling, that’s not easy.
‘I’m really happy for him. He’s a very serious young man and that was pretty special I have to say. We saw in pre-season.
‘He is really doing well. A few weeks ago when I was in holiday a few Bolton fans asked if they could have Bradley back but it’s too late!’
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The International Olympic Committee is still not impressed with Italy's determination to spend about $90 million rebuilding a historic bobsled track for the 2026 Winter Games.
The IOC's latest statement Wednesday on the public rift came one day after local organizers of the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics moved ahead with a plan to revive a century-old sliding track in the Dolomites ski resort.
Aiming to avoid construction costs and potential white elephant venues, the IOC wants the Winter Games, opening in just two years' time, to use an existing track — with two nearby options in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Igls, Austria.
The issue has become one of Italian national pride to avoid paying another country to stage 12 of the 116 medal events.
"The IOC firmly believes that the existing number of sliding centers, globally, is sufficient for the current number of athletes and competitions in the sports of bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton," the Olympic body said in a statement.
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The IOC's opposition to an Italian renewal project on such a tight schedule — either at Cortina or Cesana, the now-closed sliding track at the 2006 Turin Olympics that was previously considered — has been publicly clear since its annual meeting in October held in Mumbai, India.
"(Only) existing and already operating tracks should be considered due to the very tight timeline remaining," the IOC said in a statement, stating it had been "unequivocal that no permanent venue should be built without a clear and viable legacy plan."
Italy's deputy prime minister detailed his country’s position Tuesday.
"It is not acceptable for the bobsled races to take place outside Italy," Antonio Tajani said on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. "We will do everything to achieve the goal."
Still, the Italian organizing committee aims to have a back-up plan if renovating the Cortina track used at the 1956 Winter Games is not ready by March next year.
The committee said after a board meeting Tuesday its plans rest on signing a contract with a Parma-based construction company that has offered to rebuild the Cortina track for $89 million.
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'That's the focus now': What Vincent Kompany said immediately after Burnley's defeat to Man City
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That’s the verdict of manager Vincent Kompany after his Clarets side fell to a 3-1 defeat to the reigning champions at the Etihad.
The result means Burnley remain in 19th place in the Premier League but are now seven points adrift of safety.
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“We played against a great side, we know that and it felt like a lot had to go our way for us to get something from this game.
“In moments we were dangerous. The goals we conceded we could have avoided but we played against a top side.
“For us now we have to move on and go to Fulham, that’s the focus now.”
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City then took just 25 seconds at the start of the second-half to add their third through Rodri, before Ameen Al-Dakhil’s stoppage-time consolation.
“I am [disappointed with the nature of the goals]”, Kompany added.
“Look, my job is to give the guys support in these moments but of course to hold them accountable, but we played against a team that will exploit every single mistake and every weakness.
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“Of course you have to mark in the box and you have to be alive on set plays and everything else, but going into Fulham it’s still the same feeling: we’re going into every game showing bits that should make us confident for the rest of the season. In every single game we will go.”
It’s a quick turnaround for the Clarets, who host Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon.
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The Derbyshire village of Derwent was sacrificed to the construction of Ladybower Reservoir during the second world war. Its buildings had all been demolished by the autumn of 1943 and the site was underwater by the end of the following year.
There was something haunting about the way the church spire was left standing above the waters of the reservoir. The glory of reaching it proved too much of a temptation to swimmers. and it was dynamited at the end of 1947.
This video from Trekking Exploration - why not subscribe to their YouTube account? - was shot in the summer of 2022, when the reservoir was particularly low. But already the mud was waiting to trap careless walkers...
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UK property prices rose 0.7 per cent in January, according to Nationwide Building Society, to £257,656.
But, despite the rise, prices are still down over the last 12 months, albeit by only 0.2 per cent.
So what’s going on?
The ups and downs of house prices
House price indices are always tricky to interpret and hard to compare, because they each measure something different – from asking prices to the price paid.
Nationwide’s index reflects the agreed property price on mortgages it has approved, so the price of the homes that will hopefully be purchased by its mortgage borrowers in the next few months.
The price could potentially change between offer and completion, or the deal could fall through.
It says that prices have ticked up slightly in January. That’s not surprising, because mortgage rates fell at the perfect time for the seasonal bump in demand we always get after the festive season – from six per cent at the start of December to 5.5 per cent today (Moneyfacts).
This was down to a mix of economic factors alongside lenders wanting to encourage mortgage borrowers after a slow few months.
Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, explained: “After a flat December, falling mortgage rates brought a bit of sparkle back to the market, and breathed some life into property sales.”
But let’s not get too carried away.
Rate expectations
Wider economic indicators, including inflation, suggest that the trajectory of rates isn’t as clear cut as it was just weeks ago, when the headlines told of a mortgage rate war.
The pace of mortgage rate cuts has already slowed – in fact we’ve even seen some lenders increasing rates in the last week.
If borrowing becomes more expensive (or even if the rate cuts halt where they are now) affordability remains squeezed, which could negatively affect house prices.
Alice Haine, personal finance analyst at Bestinvest, said: “Cutting asking prices to secure buyer interest will remain a key trend in the first few months of 2024 making it imperative that buyers negotiate hard on price.
“Whether that will change as the year goes on will depend on how quickly the Bank of England cuts interest rates.”
The Bank’s next interest rate decision is tomorrow (1/2/24) and it is widely expected to hold its Bank Rate at 5.25 per cent.
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From the occupied West Bank, an emergency hotline assists rescue efforts in Gaza By Aya Batrawy Published January 31, 2024 at 4:39 PM CST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 5:17 NPR visits an emergency hotline center in the West Bank assisting first responders in the Gaza Strip. Copyright 2024 NPR
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Few would be surprised at the popularity of football in Ireland, and yet at the same time you don’t always hear about the best talent in Irish football on the international stage. Nonetheless, Ireland at the moment is producing some incredible talent and there are some really fantastic up and coming players in the field of Irish football. Today, we’re going to look at some of the biggest rising stars in Irish football, so let’s get started.
1. Andrew Moran
Andrew Moran has been one of the biggest Irish players to watch in recent years, even as young as he is now. He is currently an attacking midfielder for Blackburn Rovers, on loan from Brighton. And going by the betting odds, you’d have to side with the best betting sites in Ireland that say he’s like to make the move for a large sum. He was raised in Knocklyon, which was where he made his start in the local club. He moved up through the ranks to the League of Ireland where he played for Bray Wanderers, and played his first game as a first-team player in 2019 for a victory over Drogheda—the youngest player to ever play for Bray.
He is plainly one of the biggest rising stars of Ireland, and given his enormous success so early in his career he will doubtless continue to amaze for many years to come in international football from his humble beginnings.
2. Thomas Cannon
Currently playing for Leicester City, Tom Cannon is another of Ireland’s biggest rising football stars and will certainly be one to watch in the coming years. He was originally born in England, and first signed with Everton at the age of 10. He is a youth international player for the Republic of Ireland, and signed his first professional contract early in 2021. He would make his first-team debut in a game against Bournemouth in November of 2022.
He has scored eight goals during his appearances on loan for Preston North End, making him a very successful player this early in his career that you should definitely watch.
3. Kevin Zefi
Zefi is another product of Dublin, and grew up in Clonsilla. Of Albanian descent, Zefi is an international player with heritage from all over the place. Descended, as mentioned, from Albanian relatives, he is from Ireland, and currently plays for Inter Milan. He began his footballing career with the Shamrock Rovers, and in 2020 both Inter Milan and the Dutch side PSV were interested in acquiring him.
Her has also played for the under 15s, under 17s, and under 19s for the Republic of Ireland international team, and has spoken highly positively about his move to the Italian Serie A.
4. Evan Ferguson
Another Brighton player who also makes appearances for the Republic of Ireland team, Evan Ferguson is another of the rising stars in Irish football. He is a native of County Meath, having grown up in Bettystown, and is the son of Barry Ferguson of Coventry and Colchester fame. He made his senior debut in 2019 for a 1-1 draw with Chelsea for the Bohemians. He moved to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2021, and has since made 30 appearances for the side, scoring 11 goals.
Ferguson is a talented, rising young player to watch in the future.
5. Festy Ebsosele
Finally, we have Festy Ebsosele. He was born in County Wexford to Nigerian parents, and began playing football in 2010 for the Moyne rangers. He joined Bray Wanderers at age 14 and in 2018 he would sign for Derby County of the English Championship. Since then, he, like Zefi, has moved to the Serie A and plays as a right-back for Udinese. His career shows enormous promise and he is already in great demand with many teams interested in signing him.
He has also scored for the Republic of Ireland international team as an under 17.
These players have incredibly promising careers ahead of them, then, and no doubt we can expect to see some amazing things from them in the near future. As we watch these players grow and develop, it’s impossible to say what the future might hold for them—but what is certainly plain to see is that the best of Irish talent can compete with the best talent from anywhere in the world without a doubt.
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Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charge in fatal film set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a rehearsal on a Western movie set in New Mexico.
Court documents filed Wednesday show Baldwin entered the plea in state district court in Santa Fe, waiving an arraignment that had been scheduled to take place remotely by video conference the next day.
Baldwin, the lead actor and a co-producer on the Western movie "Rust," was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal outside Santa Fe in October 2021 when the gun went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza.
A grand jury in Santa Fe indicted Baldwin in January after prosecutors received a new analysis of that gun, renewing a charge that prosecutors originally filed and then dismissed in April 2023. Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted.
Baldwin remains free pending trial under conditions that include not possessing firearms, consuming alcohol or leaving the country. Baldwin can have limited contact with witnesses when it comes to promoting "Rust," which has not been released for public viewing. Baldwin is prohibited from asking members of the "Rust" cast or crew to participate in a related documentary film.
Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer - but not the trigger - and the gun fired.
FILE - Actor Alec Baldwin attends a news conference at United Nations headquarters, Sept. 21, 2015. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico. Court documents filed Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, show Baldwin entered the plea in state district court in Santa Fe, waiving an arraignment Thursday, Feb. 1, that was scheduled to take place remotely by video conference. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
"Halyna and I had something profound in common, and that is that we both assumed the gun was empty ... other than those dummy rounds," Baldwin told George Stephanopoulos in an interview broadcast in December 2021 on ABC News.
The grand jury indictment provides special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis with two alternative standards for pursuing the felony charge against Baldwin.
One would be based on the negligent use of a firearm. A second alternative for prosecutors is to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Baldwin caused the death of Hutchins without due caution or "circumspection," also defined as "an act committed with total disregard or indifference for the safety of others."
An analysis of the gun conducted by Lucien and Michael Haag of Forensic Science Services in Arizona concluded that "the trigger had to be pulled or depressed sufficiently to release the fully cocked or retracted hammer of the evidence revolver."
An earlier FBI report on the agency´s analysis of the revolver found that, as is common with firearms of that design, it could go off without pulling the trigger if force was applied to an uncocked hammer, such as by dropping the weapon. The gun eventually broke during testing.
Morrissey and Lewis dismissed the earlier charge after they were informed the gun might have been modified before the shooting and malfunctioned.
The grand jury heard from a "Rust" crew member who was a few feet (meters) from the fatal shooting and another who walked off the set before the shooting in protest of working conditions. Weapons forensics expert Michael Haag, a Mississippi-based movie armorer and a detective with the Santa Fe County Sheriff´s Office also testified.
"Rust" weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed also has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, with a jury trial scheduled to start Feb. 22. She has pleaded not guilty to that charge and a second charge of tampering with evidence in Hutchins´ death.
Gutierrez-Reed also was charged with carrying a gun into a downtown Santa Fe bar days before she was hired to work as the armorer on "Rust." She has pleaded not guilty to that charge, too.
The fatal shooting of Hutchins resulted in a series of civil lawsuits, including wrongful death claims filed by members of Hutchins´ family, centered on accusations that Baldwin and producers of "Rust" were lax with safety standards. Baldwin and other defendants have disputed those allegations.
"Rust" assistant director and safety coordinator David Halls pleaded no contest to unsafe handling of a firearm last March and received a suspended sentence of six months of probation. He agreed to cooperate in the investigation of the fatal shooting.
FILE - This aerial photo shows part of the Bonanza Creek Ranch film set in Santa Fe, N.M., on Oct. 23, 2021. Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a rehearsal on the movie set in New Mexico. Court documents filed Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, show Baldwin entered the plea in state district court in Santa Fe, waiving an arraignment Thursday, Feb. 1, that was scheduled to take place remotely by video conference. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
FILE - In this undated image taken from video released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, Alec Baldwin speaks with investigators following a fatal shooting on a movie set in Santa Fe, N.M. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a rehearsal on the movie set in New Mexico. Court documents filed Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, show Baldwin entered the plea in state district court in Santa Fe, waiving an arraignment Thursday, Feb. 1, that was scheduled to take place remotely by video conference. (Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office via AP, File)
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Garage Clutter
Hoarding is a hidden problem that affects millions of people. A new workshop - "Getting Unburied and Moving Forward" helps people change their life.
Less Clutter = Less Stress (SM) in your home, your business and your life” - Karin E. Fried, CPC, EMT-B, CTACCSPOKANE, WA, USA, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Karin E. Fried of Organizational Consulting Services (OCS) has been providing“virtual” work groups and seminars for people with Chronic Disorganization and Hoarding issues and their families for over 7 years. As hoarding has become more prevalent people are searching for answers on how to curb their clutter and not live in the shadows. They don't want to be controlled by their hoarding behavior but don't have the support or resources to make changes themselves.
OCS's "virtual" classes have reached people around the world - with people from Australia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Toronto, British Columbia, Montreal, London, Scotland and all over the USA attending.
Fried created a new 8-week program called“Getting Unburied and Moving Forward”. It is a condensed version of the 16-week“Buried in Treasures” class which is one of the most accepted ways to help people with hoarding issues. The class takes the most crucial parts of the“Buried in Treasures” class, adds in more information on paper and time management and puts it into an 8-week format that better fits into people's schedule.
The 16-week“Buried in Treasures” class is based on the work of Drs. Tolin, Frost and Steketee - the leading experts on hoarding in the country.
Both classes are a way for people with chronic disorganization and hoarding behavior to learn new skills, overcome challenges, increase motivation and reduce acquiring.
Hoarding is a complex and isolating condition. It is often misunderstood. It is not often talked about. Hoarding issues are not only relegated to poor uneducated people but to people from all walks of life. The group brings together people who thought that they were“alone” with their issues.
Fried taught in-person groups in Montana but wanted to reach more people that were not able to come to the class because of distance. By offering a“virtual” group (Zoom) – anyone can attend the class and learn skills that can change their life.
The class is a judgement free environment for people that are ready to make a change in their life. It offers people with hoarding issues the opportunity to connect with other people that have similar issues so that they can support each other.
Each week there is a discussion around a skill, followed by the completion of challenging and rewarding exercises. There are tips on decluttering and how to stop over-acquiring. Individual progress, challenges, successes and goals are monitored through the program.
For clients that are overwhelmed with too many possessions, are embarrassed to have people over and are ready to make a change to their life – this class can help them get there.
The“Buried in Treasures” and“Getting Unburied and Moving Forward” classes are started at various times throughout the year.
If a client is ready and willing to take the first step to reach out for help - there is group waiting to help them overcome their struggles.
Karin E. Fried of Organizational Consulting Services has earned her advanced Level II: Hoarding Specialist Certificate from the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD).
The Specialist Certificate provides in-depth information on hoarding and how to help clients stop the acquiring and saving and stay organized.
“My ongoing education allows me to work with clients who are challenged by hoarding in a very specific manner,” said Fried. "Increasing my knowledge will enable me to provide the highest quality individualized services to my clients."
Fried works with many mental health and social service agencies and their clients with hoarding issues. Fried also lectures on hoarding issues to many agencies and schools.
Fried started the Missoula Hoarding Task Force to bring education and support to the people of Montana.
Organizational Consulting Services provides both business and residential organizing services. As a Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, Fried works with a variety of clientele, from clients who need basic organizing help to clients with chronic disorganization and hoarding issues, clients with issues such as TBI's, ASD, ADD and more. Fried also works with paper and time management, estate and life management and anything in between.
Fried provides virtual organizing and coaching to clients all over the world.
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Does Nikki Haley still have a path to the Republican nomination?
While the Republican primary delegate count is just getting started, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley's path forward is in question. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and Republican strategist Doug Heye join "America Decides" to discuss what Haley needs to do to stay competitive in the race.
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Darwin Nunez became the first player in Premier League history to hit the woodwork four times in the same match during Liverpool’s win over Chelsea on Wednesday night.
The Reds enjoyed a great night at Anfield, comfortably beating the Blues 4-1 thanks to goals from Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Diaz.
It could have been even more comfortable for the home side if Nunez had his shooting boots on, but instead the Uruguayan managed to hit the woodwork an incredible four times.
He may count himself unlucky with a couple of his efforts, but one came from the penalty spot as he crashed his shot against the post from 12 yards.
His dodgy shooting has booked Nunez a place in Premier League history as no one had ever managed to hit the woodwork as much in one match before.
Four players had seen efforts rebound off the woodwork three times in one match – Jay-Jay Okocha for Bolton, Cristiano Ronaldo for Manchester United, Timo Werner for Chelsea and Leandro Trossard for Brighton.
Nunez has now set the record, although he would rather not have done so.
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler does think the 24-year-old will start scoring more regularly, but says he must calm down in front of goal to start making the most of opportunities.
‘Obviously being a striker I want him to score goals, I want the striker to be that man who scores everything,’ Fowler said on TNT Sports. ‘I think he had 11 or 12 shots today, hit the woodwork four times.
‘He looks as though he rushes everything, the first 15 minutes a lot of the shots were outside of the box so he’s trying to feel his way into games. He just needs to calm himself down a bit.
‘He will score goals, he will be a handful, but there has got to be a point where he is a bit more clinical.’
MORE : Chris Sutton insists Chelsea need to spend another £500m on players after Liverpool defeat
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A drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan has put paramilitary groups in the region backed by Iran back in the spotlight.
This is after months of probing attacks by these groups against different U.S. bases in Iraq, Syria and Jordan.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq — an umbrella group made up of various Iran-backed paramilitary groups operating in Iraq — has released more than 40 videos since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, showing attempted attacks against U.S. bases in the region.
The vast majority of these videos show the armed groups launching drones from various locations, mostly at night to more easily avoid detection.
While the Pentagon says it's still investigating, these are believed to be the same kinds of drones used in this most recent attack, which left three U.S. soldiers dead and many more wounded.
The Islamic Resistance took credit for multiple attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Syria and Jordan the same day as the deadly Jordan attack — including what they called Al-Rukban Base, another name for the U.S. base in Jordan.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq is not the only group in the region that's backed by Iran and has shown hostility to U.S. forces, however.
A recent analysis from the Council on Foreign Relations put the number of notable Iran-backed groups in the region at 12, with the majority of them being in Syria and Iraq — countries where the U.S. has a large military footprint.
Those in Iraq include forces like Kataib Hezbollah, a paramilitary force also closely aligned with Iran.
SEE MORE: Iran threatens to respond to any US strikes following Jordan attack
While this group has not publicly claimed any attacks against the U.S. since the Israel-Hamas war started, an analysis from The Washington Institute for Near East Policy said it's highly likely the group is operating under the Islamic Resistance in Iraq umbrella.
When a U.S. strike killed a fighter affiliated with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq in November, he was identified as both being part of Kataib Hezbollah as well as part of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said during a press briefing that it's this same group that the U.S. suspects was responsible for the recent strike in Jordan.
"In terms of attribution for the attack, we know this is an IRGC-backed militia. It has the footprints of Kataib Hezbollah, but not making a final assessment on that. Our teams here are continuing to do the analysis but we know that Iran is behind it," said Singh.
There are plenty of other Iran-aligned groups in Syria that U.S. forces have to be wary of as well.
Groups in Syria have mostly focused on limited attacks on al-Tanf, a U.S. base in southern Syria meant to support local Syrian opposition forces and deny Iran access to a strategic route to Damascus.
American forces in both al-Tanf as well as at bases in northeastern Syria have recently been targeted by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq group.
While the Pentagon says Sunday's attack on U.S. troops in Jordan is the first attack in that country since the Israel-Hamas War began, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has made at least three additional claims that they attacked what they say is the U.S. base at Rukban.
So far, Iran has denied having any involvement in the Jordan base attack, saying regional groups do not take orders from Iran.
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Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.
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Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.
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According to Cifas research, one in six UK adults has exaggerated their earnings to get a mortgage, or knows someone who has done so.
The fraud prevention service found that some people are prepared to dishonestly inflate their earnings by as much as £10,000, and even forge pay slips, in order to buy or remortgage a home.
Surveying 2,000 UK adults, the research revealed that 14 per cent of respondents didn’t think it was illegal to provide mortgage lenders with misleading information, with nearly one in 10 believing it was ‘reasonable’ to exaggerate their income.
The most likely age group to commit this type of fraud was those aged 25 to 34-years-old at 16 per cent.
However, using false or altered documents to support a mortgage application is fraud.
Mike Haley, CEO of Cifas, said: “While buying your dream home can be an extremely exciting time, it is important to be realistic about what is affordable. Being dishonest about earnings and providing false information when applying for a mortgage is not the answer – not only are you breaking the law, but it can make life incredibly difficult when making repayments.
“First-party fraud is not ‘reasonable’ to commit nor is it victimless. Exaggerating earnings and even going as far as to supply forged pay slips can result in a number of severe consequences. Bank accounts can be closed, credit scores will be harmed, and many individuals could find themselves with a criminal record and even a prison sentence.”
Ben Thompson, Deputy CEO at the Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), said: “The findings point to this fraudulent activity being most common among younger homebuyers and this is perhaps not a surprise, given the affordability barriers that hold this generation back from the very reasonable aspiration of owning their own home.
“While more needs to be done to raise the awareness of just how serious a crime mortgage fraud is, the Government also needs to look at the root cause of this issue. And for younger buyers in particular, it must use the various tools it has at its disposal to smooth the path into homeownership. It shouldn’t be the norm that people can’t buy their first property until they are well into their 30s, and the Government must do more.”
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Sam & Me
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Unobstructed View has acquired world rights to Deepa Mehta's first feature Sam & Me as part of ongoing efforts to promote and restore Canadian film history.
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 31, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Unobstructed View has acquired world rights to legendary director Deepa Mehta's first feature film Sam & Me as part of its ongoing efforts to promote and restore Canadian film history.
The 1991 film received a Golden Camera Special Mention at the Cannes Film Festival that year and opened the door for Mehta who went on to direct the award-winning films Water, Fire and Bollywood Hollywood.
Starring the late Ranjit Chowdry in a breakout performance, the story centers on a young man named Nikhil who comes to Canada to seek good fortune to find that he can only get work as company to an elderly Jewish man. An unlikely friendship ensues which gives Nikhil an opportunity to settle into his new home.
Unobstructed View has a long history in restoring landmark Canadian cinema from its work with Bruce McDonald's Hard Core Logo to the lost hockey film Face Off, the 30 year-old company specializes in bringing classic films back into circulation in new, painstaking restorations.
“It's going to take us a little while to bring Sam & Me up to current standards but there is a whole new audience out there for it especially with its suddenly timely theme of cross-cultural relationships.” says UVI's principal Jonathan Gross.“Audiences around the world will be able to access this film on multiple platforms by the end of the year, including a first ever Blu-ray edition.”
Says the film's producer Paul Saltzman,“Unobstructed View's enthusiasm sold me and I look forward to seeing how far this chapter of the story will take us.”
The deal was negotiated by Lon Hall of Hall Weber.
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Medicare Advantage is causing huge losses for insurers like Humana, which recently reported a surprising loss, attributed to higher than anticipated spending in Advantage plans. The company’s stock immediately fell 22% on Jan. 25 on the news, as the company disclosed their earnings would likely be less than half what had been widely expected.
Other Medicare Advantage insurers — including United Health Group and CVS Health — saw stock declines as the narrowing profit margins are causing a squeeze because of more spending on care for their Advantage patients. Humana forecast the losses continuing through 2025.
And that should scare you — if you are in an Advantage plan.
Think about it logically. How will the insurers turn to recoup those margins? Most likely by raising costs for enrollees or by cutting services. And that will affect your care and your costs down the road. Not so far down the road.
I’ve written about the disadvantages of Advantage plans before. But this is not just a reminder; it’s an opportunity. There is a little-discussed open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage enrollees that lasts until March 31. Until then, you can switch back to traditional Medicare and purchase your supplement. Even the lowest-cost supplement might be better for your future healthcare prospects.
Alternatively, Advantage insurers could bill the government more. In fact, they’ve already been doing that. By designating some patients as “sicker” than they really are, the insurer gets a larger fixed payment to spend on care. Medicare reimbursement per enrollee is based on an average cost per enrollee. But the insurer can “upcode” the health level of their participants — making them sicker than they actually are — to gain higher reimbursement even though insurers may provide no more care to those patients.
The nonpartisan independent commission that oversees Medicare Advantage payments, MedPAC, projects $88 billion in overpayments to insurers in 2024 as a result of this scheme. And the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget forecasts that Medicare Advantage overpayments to insurers could be as much as $1.56 trillion between 2023 and 2033.
How do the insurers get away with overbilling the government? According to Diane Archer of Just Care, USA, “this allows insurers to game the system and claim their enrollees are less healthy than they actually are to generate greater revenues. And, because the government pays the insurers upfront, regardless of what they spend on care, it incentivizes the insurers to inappropriately deny care and delay care in order to maximize profits.”
Even worse, as Advantage programs overbill the government, it undermines the basic financial problems of original Medicare and its sustainability for all of us.
Betting on your health
I’ve written in the past about the care restrictions and prior authorizations required in Advantage plans. It has been a disturbing trend. Yes, some Advantage plans have provided superior results with very low enrollee costs, but the information is not available to tell you which these are. But the plans being sold in television commercials advertising low premiums very well might not deliver the coverage you need when you most need it. They work just fine while you are well and don’t need a lot of care.
Already 51% of Americans have given up the traditional Medicare and supplement insurance and switched to Advantage. The big Medicare Advantage insurers are public companies. What do you think they’ll do next to increase profits?
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Switching back
If you want to switch back to original Medicare before March 31, it’s important to follow these steps. First, check to make sure you can get Medicare supplemental insurance to fill coverage gaps (“Medigap”). You can do that at Medicare.gov, where it’s easy to compare Medigap options offered in your area. Choose one, and then contact the company, letting them know you are switching out of Advantage and confirming your eligibility (based on health).
Then, let your Medicare Advantage plan know that you are disenrolling. You will automatically be enrolled in Traditional Medicare. You can confirm your enrollment with Medicare by calling 1-800-633-4227. You can also sign up for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage at Medicare.gov. Contact your state health insurance assistance program or SHIP for free assistance.
Remember that even the supplement plans with lesser coverage and lower costs guarantee you the right to see any physician or hospital that accepts Medicare and allow them to decide immediately what treatments are necessary, not an AI calculator designed to authorize treatments based on profit margins.
And that’s The Savage Truth
(Terry Savage is a registered investment adviser and the author of four best-selling books, including “The Savage Truth on Money.” Terry responds to questions on her blog at TerrySavage.com.)
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A fire broke out at Bradoaks Elementary School this morning at about 7:45 a.m. Firefighters responded and knocked down the blaze by about 8:15 and classes were canceled.
More. Billows of black smoke were visible from about a mile away (I was in the hills and could easily see it).
- Brad Haugaard
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The students matched with apprenticeship programs with local companies are all "first-round draft picks," said Chris Souzzi, VP of business and workforce development for the Genesee County Economic Development Center, on Tuesday at a signing celebration.
The event was held at the Best Center on the campus of Genesee Community College to celebrate high school juniors and seniors participating in the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeships Program.
The participants are first-round picks, Souzzi said, "because they really are great prospects for our future."
Juniors in the program engage in job shadows, and seniors are eligible for paid co-op apprenticeships with participating companies.
Matches were announced Tuesday for more than 30 students and 10 companies from the region.
“The Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program is proud to connect students from the Batavia BOCES’ electro-mechanical and metal trades programs to advanced manufacturing companies for paid co-ops and job shadows,” said Rich Turner, RTMA Director of Workforce Development. “Through FLYAP, high school juniors and seniors are receiving real on-the-job experience paired with state-of-the-art classroom training which prepares them for in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing.”
The Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program was created in 2018 by the Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) in partnership with Monroe Community College (MCC). The program is the first of its kind in New York State and is supported by the RTMA, MCC, RG&E Foundation and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. The Genesee County Economic Development Center is also a FLYAP Gold Sponsor and assists the program with business recruitment.
In its fifth school year, FLYAP has connected more than 650 students to nearly 150 businesses throughout the greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region. FLYAP students have also received credit for more than 500 college classes at no cost to them, their schools or their families.
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A court rejected Elon Musk's $55.8B pay package. What is he worth to Tesla?
Even when compared with other CEOs, who routinely get paid roughly 200 times more than their typical employees, Elon Musk´s pay package was eye-opening.
A judge in Delaware on Tuesday struck down the package that Tesla established for Musk in 2018, ruling that the process was "flawed" and the price "unfair." Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick called the package "the largest potential compensation opportunity ever observed in public markets by multiple orders of magnitude."
So, if Musk isn´t worth the maximum $55.8 billion value of the package, how much is he worth? It´s a thorny question without an easy answer in the notoriously complex world of executive compensation.
McCormick´s ruling bumped Musk out of the top spot on the Forbes list of wealthiest people. The magazine on Wednesday lopped $25 billion off his net worth, reducing it to $185.3 billion, putting him behind fashion and cosmetics magnate Bernard Arnault and family.
Critics have argued for years that CEO pay packages are exorbitant. The median compensation for a CEO of an S&P 500 company was valued at $14.8 million, according to the latest AP CEO pay survey for 2022 conducted with the executive compensation research firm Equilar. It would take the typical worker at one of those companies more than 185 years to earn what their chief executive reaped in just 12 months.
In 2018, Tesla estimated the value of Musk´s compensation package at $2.28 billion, topping the previous highest package of $1.39 billion given to Blackstone´s Steven Schwarzman 10 years earlier, according to Equilar. The value of Musk´s package has grown as Tesla´s stock price increased. By comparison, in 2022 the median worker at Tesla made $34,084.
File - Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the first plenary session of the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, on Nov. 1, 2023 in Bletchley, England. A Delaware judge this week invalidated Elon Musk's $55.8 billion Tesla pay package, saying it is too big and that Musk set the terms with a complaint board. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Under Musk´s pay plan, he received a chunk of stock options each time Tesla´s market value rose by $50 billion. Ultimately, he would have the chance to buy nearly 304 million shares for $23.34 each. Tesla has met each of the performance hurdles since the package was awarded. Its stock is trading at roughly $191 compared with $21 at the start of 2018.
The judge determined that Tesla´s board lacked independence from Musk. His lawyers said the package needed to be rich to give Musk an incentive not to leave - a line of reasoning the judge shot down.
"Swept up by the rhetoric of `all upside,´ or perhaps starry eyed by Musk´s superstar appeal, the board never asked the $55.8 billion question: `Was the plan even necessary for Tesla to retain Musk and achieve its goals?´" McCormick wrote.
Musk´s fans would argue that he shouldn´t be paid like other CEOs because he isn´t like other CEOs. He and Tesla are practically inseparable, so keeping him as CEO is key to the company´s growth. He built the company from an idea to the most valuable automaker in the world, last year selling more electric vehicles than any other company. His star power gets free publicity, so the company spends little on advertising. And he has forced the rest of the auto industry to accelerate plans for electric vehicles to counter Tesla´s phenomenal growth.
To figure out how much to pay their CEO, corporate boards often start by looking at how much their rivals are paying theirs: They need to pay enough to attract and keep the talent.
General Motors, for example, considers executive salaries at 3M, Boeing, Ford, IBM and other huge companies, and uses complex formulas to determine CEO compensation. For GM CEO Mary Barra, part of that depends on how GM´s stock return compares to its peers and how much progress the company makes on electric vehicles.
In 2022, Barra earned total compensation that GM valued at $29 million. That included $2.1 million in salary. Ford CEO Jim Farley's compensation was valued at $22 million that year.
Even though Tesla makes automobiles, investors often lump its stock in with Big Tech stocks. They´re the companies disrupting industries and people´s ways of life.
Plus, Musk is closely identified with Tesla the way Meta Platforms´ Mark Zuckerberg or Apple´s Tim Cook are with their companies. Pay packages at Big Tech companies are among the largest in the U.S.
Cook´s compensation was valued at $63.2 million for 2023, mainly due to stock awards valued at nearly $47 million. A year earlier, he earned total compensation valued at roughly $99 million.
In the nuanced world of executive compensation, these numbers don´t indicate how much a CEO actually takes home, they´re just an estimate of the compensation package's value. The final value may exceed or fall far below those figures because it is tied to stock.
Corporate law experts say any new compensation package for Musk will likely be challenged in court unless Tesla's board either resigns en masse or follows a meticulous process to protect shareholders by passing a substantially smaller package.
"This is just a mess for them," said Charles Elson, a retired corporate law professor and founder of the corporate governance center at the University of Delaware. "They kowtowed to this apparent superstar with poor results."
Elson, who has followed the court for more than three decades, said this is the first time he can remember a judge invalidating an executive compensation plan at a public company.
Lawyers for Musk and the directors had countered that the plan was fairly negotiated by a compensation committee whose members were independent, and that it was blessed by a shareholder vote.
Shareholders who approved Musk´s deal, Elson said, were unaware that Musk essentially was negotiating with himself. "If the shareholders were aware of that, they may well have not approved it."
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Patrick Flanary: A critically endangered right whale washed up dead on Martha's Vineyard earlier this week. It is the first dead right whale to come ashore in Massachusetts in six years. Right now, researchers, regulators, and tribal officials are all hashing out a plan to examine just how the whale died. Joining us in studio is Eve Zuckoff with the latest? Good morning, Eve.
Eve Zuckoff Good morning, Patrick.
Patrick Flanary: All right. Remind us, where is the whale right now? And what do we know thus far?
Eve Zuckoff: Yeah. So on Monday, officials saw the whale at Cow Bay in Edgartown with rope wrapped around its body near the whale's tail. It's a young female; it appears 2 to 3 years old. But IFAW couldn't yet declare a cause of death. This is the International Fund for Animal Welfare. They're kind of the go-to people for these kinds of cases. They said that that entanglement could have slowed the whale, for example, and then she could have gotten hit by a boat. They need to do a full examination. And that kind of gets us up to today. And if there's anything positive about the death of a right whale — and there really isn't — it's that in this case there are a lot of researchers who can learn things that could be useful to protect the rest of the population, which now stands at just 350.
Patrick Flanary: All right. So we don't yet know what exactly caused the death, but what do we know about what's happening next? Is the whale's carcass still on the beach?
Eve Zuckoff: It is. The whale is in a really tricky spot right now. It's kind of half in the water, half out of it. Research teams, they need to get that carcass on a flat, clear beach for a really effective postmortem exam. So they've tied a rope around the whale's tail and anchored it to the beach. And Kathleen Collins with IFAW said the next step would be happening today.
"So what the team will do is they'll coordinate with a vessel to actually tow the whale back out into the surf and then relocate it to a Marina nearby," Collins said.
So once it's in the Marina, they will put it on a truck, probably a flat truck bed and bring the carcass to a beach on tribal lands for that postmortem exam.
Patrick Flanary: So they'll have to tow that whale. What do we know about its condition?
Eve Zuckoff: Well, we don't know a lot. And this is where, again, there is just so much hunger to learn more — everything we can about this whale. The very first thing will be to flip her over and see the top of her head where she wears her identification. It's these big, completely unique calluses that make clear which right whale is which. And then from there, during the postmortem exam, researchers will need to cut through blubber, do biopsies, see if there's evidence of blunt force trauma from a boat collision, perhaps do a full analysis of stomach contents to see what or if this whale has eaten, and they'll be able to see how deep the entanglement wounds are around its tail. That will then give them a sense of how long the whale was entangled, which is just really important data point to understand what's hurting these whales.
Patrick Flanary: And we want to remind listeners this is no small feat moving a whale. It weighs in at 11 tons, according to your reporting. So that's what, five cars. What do you do with its body once this exam happens?
Eve Zuckoff: Yeah. 11 tons is the equivalent of a cruise ship's anchor or two ambulances. In this case, they will bury the whale right on the beach. If they bury it deeply, far from the high tide line, it's a cost effective way to make the animal decompose naturally over the course of a few years. Burial also reduces the likelihood of attracting scavengers, because that kind of masks the smell. Now, I will tell you, generally speaking, there are other options. You can leave animals like these just on the beach. You would do that if it were a remote area, you could tow it back to sea and release it floating, tow it back out and sink it, bring it to a landfill, incinerating plant, composting facility. All of these are more expensive options. And they wouldn't do this, but in the old days — you can watch this on YouTube — whale carcasses were blown up.
Patrick Flanary: I won't be watching that on YouTube.
Eve Zuckoff: No, don't.
Patrick Flanary: There is a contentious movement, Eve, that opposes offshore wind development. How is this playing out on social media?
Eve Zuckoff: Well, misinformation has been spreading about this whale all over the internet. I've seen it on X, formerly called Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. People are claiming that the death of this whale is connected to offshore wind. You'll remember, Vineyard Wind is currently working on its offshore wind project just 15 miles off the island's coast. But this has been really frustrating for the experts on the ground. They want people to have some patience as they just work on this postmortem exam that has not been done yet. So here's Kathleen Collins again.
"We understand that this is kind of a sensationalized event," she said. "But at the end of the day, we need to give the scientists time with this animal to figure out what happened before any conclusions can be made."
They say the important thing to remember here is that this is a female whale that could have helped her species come back from the brink of extinction if she had time to mature to get pregnant. And now because of something -- we don't know what yet -- her chance to launch more generations is gone.
Patrick Flanary: That is what we know about the death of an endangered right whale earlier this week that washed ashore in Edgartown. That is CAI's environmental reporter Eve Zuckoff. She's headed out the station door right now to make the next boat to Martha's Vineyard to investigate. Eve, thanks
Eve Zuckoff: Thank you Patrick.
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Ferrari has announced its full support of “National Apprenticeship Week” for 2024.
Between 5 – 11 February, all 15 UK-based Ferrari Dealerships will open their workshop doors to host a range of open-day events, giving young people with a passion for the automotive industry an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge Ferrari technology, as well as potential job opportunities at their local dealership through the “Ferrari North Europe Apprenticeship Programme”.
The Ferrari North Europe Apprenticeship programme is ideal for those who have achieved at least 5 GCSEs (at grade 4 or above) and are interested in working at an Official Ferrari Dealer in one of the following Apprenticeship roles:
Service Technician – 3-year apprenticeship
Service Advisor – 2-year apprenticeship
Parts Advisor – 2-year apprenticeship
Each of these roles includes full-time employment at an official Ferrari dealership, with on-the-job training carried out under the watchful eye of Ferrari Master Technicians. Ferrari North Europe also provides additional classroom, theory and practical training at the company’s Training Centre in Berkshire.
Subject to satisfactory completion of the training programme, Apprentices are offered full-time roles with their local Ferrari dealership. In fact, the Ferrari North Europe Apprenticeship programme has become the de facto route into the brand, with many employees starting out as an Apprentice subsequently moving into other roles in the business, such as Workshop Manager, Service Manager, or even Sales Executive.
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By GlobalDataCandidates wishing to apply for the September 2024 intake should contact their local Ferrari dealer for further details. Candidates can also check for the latest vacancies and register their interest via: www.ferrariapprenticeship.co.uk.
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The economic costs of war in the Middle East
As the war between Israel and Hamas nears the four-month mark, the International Monetary Fund has released its regional economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa, warning of severe economic impacts if the war spreads throughout the region. James Swanston, an economist specializing in the Middle East and North Africa for capital economics, joined CBS News to break down the report.
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Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford has an immediate future at Manchester United whereas Jadon Sancho does not because the latter chose to go public over his issues at the club.
Rashford has been in trouble with his employers in recent days after enjoying a boozy couple of days in Belfast this week, so boozy that he missed training on Friday as a result.
The England forward has been fined two weeks’ wages for his misdemeanour, worth a hefty £650,000, and he is likely to be at best on the bench against Wolves on Thursday night.
However, Rashford is expected to be quickly back in Ten Hag’s side, and may well feature at Molineux.
That is in stark contrast to Sancho who is now on loan at Borussia Dortmund after a public falling out with Ten Hag, sparked by the Dutchman’s comments over the winger’s performances in training.
Sancho hit back at his manager on social media and has not played for Manchester United since.
Asked why the two forwards have been treated somewhat differently, Ten Hag said: ‘We can sort out everything internally. Jadon chose to go public.’
A statement from Manchester United on Monday read: ‘Marcus has taken responsibility for his actions. This has been dealt with as an internal disciplinary matter, which is now closed.’
Ten Hag added at a press conference: ‘As I said, he has taken responsibility. Case closed.’
The Red Devils boss did reiterate that it is unacceptable behaviour from Rashford, though, saying professionals at the highest level must be disciplined at all times.
‘We are talking about top football players. I don’t have to educate them any more. When you are playing for Man United, they should know,’ he said.
‘First of all, the players at this level need to manage themselves, that is what you can demand from the player. The player has to know what is good and not good. When you want to play top football, it demands a certain way of life. Always.’
The Red Devils go to Molineux on Thursday sitting ninth in the Premier League table, knowing they could climb to seventh with a win, but slip to 10th with a defeat.
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A body was found on Euclid Avenue Wednesday afternoon, according to the Willoughby Police Department.
Around 12:30 p.m., several Willoughby Service Department employees were picking up trash along the berm when they found what appeared to be a deceased person, police said.
Willoughby Police officers responded to the area and located the badly decomposed body of a man at the base of the embankment, authorities said.
The man was wearing grey Asics tennis shoes, navy blue jogging pants, a navy blue sweatshirt and a black striped shirt, police said.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Willoughby Police Detective Bureau at 440-953-4210.
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Environment & Infrastructure A look from Maui six months after devastating wildfires By Debbie Elliott Published January 31, 2024 at 4:39 PM CST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 5:06 As we approach the six-month anniversary of the Maui fires, we look at the biggest issues that people on the island are still facing. Copyright 2024 NPR
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First Phase 3 Results Published for an Allogeneic T-Cell Therapy
Significant 51.2% Objective Response Rate and 23.0 Month Median Duration of Response in Relapsed or Refractory EBV+ PTLD Patients
U.S. BLA on Track for Submission in Q2 2024 Based on Strong Clinical File
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRA), a leader in T-cell immunotherapy, leveraging its novel allogeneic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) T-cell platform to develop transformative therapies for patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases, and Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a global player in oncology and responsible for worldwide commercialization of tabelecleucel (tab-celor EBVALLO), today announced that data from the pivotal Phase 3 ALLELE study of tab-cel, approved in the European Union in adults and children two years of age and older with relapsed or refractory (r/r) Epstein-Barr virus positive post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (EBV+ PTLD) following solid organ transplant (SOT) or hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT), were published for the first time online in The Lancet Oncology
The data were published in an article titled, "Tabelecleucel for allogeneic haematopoietic stem-cell or solid organ transplant recipients with Epstein-Barr virus-positive post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease after failure of rituximab or rituximab and chemotherapy (ALLELE): a phase 3, multicentre, open-label trial," and can be accessed at the following link: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(23)00649-6/fulltext
"The results of the ALLELE study highlight the clinical value of tab-cel, which is now EMA and MHRA approved, and is being made available to patients in Europe through our partner Pierre Fabre Laboratories as a first-of-its-kind treatment for those with a devastating disease that previously had limited treatment options," said Pascal Touchon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atara. "As we prepare for our tab-cel BLA submission in the second quarter 2024, we look forward to interacting with the FDA to progress towards approval based on our robust clinical data."
As reported in The Lancet Oncology publication, the ALLELE study met its primary endpoint. 22 of 43 EBV+ PTLD patients achieved an objective response (51.2% objective response rate, or ORR). Those that responded to tab-cel had longer survival, with an estimated one-year overall survival of 84.4% (95% CI: 58.9, 94.7) for responders versus 34.8% (95% CI: 14.6, 56.1) for non-responders. The median duration of response was 23.0 months and the median overall survival was 18.4 months. Tab-cel was well tolerated with no reports of tumor flare reaction, cytokine release syndrome or immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome, and no events of graft-versus-host disease or SOT rejection as related to tab-cel. These interim data were previously presented at the 2022 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting.
These pivotal trial data are supported by a recent updated analysis from the October 2023 data cut of the ongoing ALLELE study that continued to demonstrate a statistically significant 49% ORR (p<0.0001), consistent durability of response, estimated OS, and favorable safety profile in the intended population for the proposed U.S. label. ln addition, real-world results from the multicenter Expanded Access Program study in Europe demonstrated an ORR of 66.7% in 24 EBV+ PTLD patients and were presented at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
"Patients with relapsed or refractory EBV+ PTLD have limited treatment options and poor overall survival measured in only weeks to months," said Susan Prockop, MD, lead investigator, Boston Children's Hospital-Dana Farber Cancer Institute. "These clinically meaningful data reinforce the life-saving potential of tabelecleucel for these patients, for whom there are no approved therapies in the U.S. and helps address an urgent unmet medical need."
Tab-cel was granted marketing authorization under the brand name EBVALLO in December 2022 by the European Commission (EC) as a monotherapy for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older with r/r EBV+ PTLD who have received at least one prior therapy. For solid organ transplant patients, prior therapy includes chemotherapy unless chemotherapy is inappropriate. In the United States, Atara plans to submit a biologics license application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for tab-cel for the treatment of EBV+ PTLD in the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, in December 2023, Atara reported the first results from the ongoing Phase 2 EBVision trial, which has the potential to further extend the clinical experience and potential of tab-cel into broader indications.
In December 2023, Atara announced the closing of the expanded global partnership with Pierre Fabre Laboratories for the U.S. and remaining global commercial markets for tabelecleucel, building on an initial partnership covering Europe, Middle East, Africa, and other select emerging markets.
"Current results from the first global, multicenter, open-label Phase 3 study of the new allogeneic T-cell therapy, tabelecleucel, show significant clinical benefit and a favorable safety profile in a severely affected population. These results bring a lot of hope for patients, and confirm the innovative nature of this treatment, also recognized through the Prix Galien prize that we received in France. With the recent EU marketing authorization, EBVALLO is the first EBV-specific allogeneic T-cell therapy available for patients with r/r EBV+ PTLD after HCT or SOT and their families. All this resonates perfectly with our purpose 'every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better,'" said Núria Perez-Cullell, Director of Medical Affairs, Patients Consumers at Pierre Fabre Laboratories.
About Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Atara is harnessing the natural power of the immune system to develop off-the-shelf cell therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers and autoimmune conditions that can be rapidly delivered to patients within days. With cutting-edge science and differentiated approach, Atara is the first company in the world to receive regulatory approval of an allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy. Our advanced and versatile Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) T-cell platform does not require T-cell receptor or HLA gene editing and forms the basis of a diverse portfolio of investigational therapies that target EBV, the root cause of certain diseases, in addition to next-generation AlloCAR-Ts designed for best-in-class opportunities across a broad range of hematological malignancies and B-cell driven autoimmune diseases. Atara is headquartered in Southern California. For more information, visit atarabio.com and follow @Atarabio on X and LinkedIn.
About Pierre Fabre Laboratories
Pierre Fabre Laboratories is a leading French medical and beauty care company with 4 decades of experience in innovation, development, manufacturing, and commercialization in oncology. The company dedicated about 80% of its R&D spendings to oncology in 2022 with a focus on targeted therapies. Its current commercial portfolio in oncology covers colorectal, breast and lung cancers, melanoma, hematology, and pre-cancerous skin conditions like actinic keratosis.
In 2022, Pierre Fabre Laboratories posted 2.7 billion euros in revenues, 69% of which came from international sales in 120 countries. Established in the South-West of France since its creation in 1962, the Group manufactures 90% of its products in France and employs some 10 000 people worldwide. The company is 86%-owned by the Pierre Fabre Foundation, a government-recognized public-interest foundation, and by its own employees through an international employee stock ownership plan. Pierre Fabre Laboratories' sustainability policy has been assessed by the independent AFNOR Certification body at the "Exemplary" level of its CSR label (ISO 26 000 standard for sustainable development).
Further information about Pierre Fabre Laboratories can be found at www.pierre-fabre.com, @PierreFabre.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains or may imply "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding the development, data, timing and progress, as applicable, of: (1) the tab-cel program, including a potential BLA submission for tab-cel in the United States; (2) the potential characteristics and benefits of tab-cel, including data and analyses from the ALLELE study and timing of when such data will be received and communicated; and (3) the amended and restated commercialization agreement with Pierre Fabre. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Atara's current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of Atara could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with the costly and time-consuming pharmaceutical product development process and the uncertainty of clinical success; the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, which may significantly impact (i) our business, research, clinical development plans and operations, including our operations in Southern California and Denver and at our clinical trial sites, as well as the business or operations of our third-party manufacturer, contract research organizations or other third parties with whom we conduct business, (ii) our ability to access capital, and (iii) the value of our common stock; the sufficiency of Atara's cash resources and need for additional capital; and other risks and uncertainties affecting Atara's and its development programs, including those discussed in Atara's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings and in the documents incorporated by reference therein. Except as otherwise required by law, Atara disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Lunar Dragon, an upcoming Play-to-Earn (P2E) project combining elements of memecoins and GameFi, is gearing up for an impactful launch. With nearly $3 million raised in private partnerships, it promises to revolutionize blockchain adoption while capitalizing on the recent market trends.
São Paulo, Brazil, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a cryptocurrency market characterized by sharp fluctuations and retracements, one project is poised to make a significant impact. Lunar Dragon , an innovative Play-to-Earn (P2E) initiative, is preparing for its highly anticipated launch, and experts believe it could be a game-changer in the crypto sector.
The recent retractions in the cryptocurrency market have led to several assets, including Dogecoin (DOGE), Solana (SOL), and Bitcoin (BTC), approaching attractive buying levels. Analysts have suggested that purchasing Bitcoin around $40,000 presents a good investment opportunity, and at $35,000, it becomes even more enticing. These market trends create a favorable environment for Lunar Dragon's launch, as it positions itself at the nexus of exciting developments.
Ederson Carapecov, the media representative for Lunar Dragon, shared insights into the project's core principles and its significance in the current crypto landscape: "Lunar Dragon is not just another cryptocurrency; it's a unique blend of memecoins and GameFi, designed to promote blockchain adoption while offering exciting earning opportunities to its community. Our upcoming launch is a testament to our commitment to innovation and sustainability in the crypto space."
Lunar Dragon's journey towards launch has been marked by impressive milestones. The project recently concluded a private sale, raising nearly $3 million in partnerships. These strategic partnerships provide a strong financial foundation and open doors to collaborative opportunities that can drive growth and adoption.
With a focus on GameFi and memecoins, Lunar Dragon aims to captivate a diverse audience interested in both gaming and cryptocurrency. GameFi, an emerging trend in the blockchain world, blends gaming and decentralized finance, allowing players to earn rewards while enjoying interactive gaming experiences. Memecoins, on the other hand, draw their inspiration from internet memes, making them relatable and appealing to a wide range of users.
Incorporating these elements, Lunar Dragon seeks to introduce a unique ecosystem that fosters active participation and engagement within its community. This approach aligns perfectly with the recent resurgence of interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based gaming, where users can earn rewards and tokens by actively participating in various in-game activities.
Analysts and experts believe that Lunar Dragon's launch comes at a strategically opportune moment. The cryptocurrency market, known for its volatile nature, has seen significant retracements lately. These retracements are often followed by periods of recovery and growth. As assets like Bitcoin approach attractive buying zones, the launch of Lunar Dragon injects further excitement into the crypto space.
In addition to its innovative approach, Lunar Dragon stands out for its commitment to security and transparency. The project continuously improves its security measures and conducts smart contract audits on the Binance Smart Chain to ensure the safety of investments. This dedication to safety aligns with the project's core values of trust and reliability.
Furthermore, Lunar Dragon places a strong emphasis on community engagement. The project's organizers have plans to organize virtual events, celebrations, and collaborations that mark cultural festivities while keeping the community actively involved through interactive online experiences. These activities will not only promote Lunar Dragon but also create a sense of belonging among its supporters.
Lunar Dragon's ambitious goals extend to enhancing liquidity and accessibility for its token. The project is actively pursuing listings on major cryptocurrency exchanges, a move aimed at providing easier access to its token for a broader audience. This strategy is expected to contribute to Lunar Dragon's long-term success and sustainability.
Lunar Dragon's imminent launch is a momentous event in the cryptocurrency world. With its unique blend of memecoins and GameFi, the project is well-positioned to make a significant impact on the sector. Backed by strong partnerships, a focus on security, and a commitment to community engagement, Lunar Dragon promises to be a transformative force in the crypto landscape.
As Ederson Carapecov , the media representative for Lunar Dragon, stated,“Our project is not just about launching a cryptocurrency; it's about creating a thriving ecosystem that benefits our community and promotes blockchain adoption. We are excited about the journey ahead and the positive impact we will make.”
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Contact Person: Ederson Carapecov
Email: contact-at-lunardragon
City: Sao Paulo
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