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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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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.
Copyright 2024 NPR
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For the most part, the automobile corporate showrooms of the 1950s were far less elegant and stylish than those that exist today. To attract buyers, brightly coloured, high styled convertibles or two-door hardtops were displayed. It was a common ploy, and many a young family flocked to the showroom to buy the flashy convertible only to succumb to the practicality and economic reality of the family four-door sedan. Yet, these sedans still came with all the colour, chrome, power, comfort and the latest options and standard features. For car makers, this was also an era of marketing experimentation, and while some of the novel ideas and models became mainstays, others fell by the wayside, but today are admired for their uniqueness, although some were just plain laughable. It was also a decade of automotive take-overs and mergers worldwide. Along with the traditional American “Big Three” (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler), there were other smaller, but major manufacturers including Kaiser-Frazer, Studebaker, Packard, Nash, and Hudson. This book provides an in-depth year by year examination of the multitude of post-war manufacturers, revealing an era that began with great conservatism and evolved into some of the most stylistically flamboyant and uniquely equipped sedans in automotive history. Built in a decade of immense change in engineering, design, safety and styling, this lavishly illustrated volume features America’s most popular family, four-door sedans.
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Protesters heading to U.S.-Mexico border ahead of Saturday rally
A group of protesters is heading to Eagle Pass, Texas, to stand in solidarity with Texas leaders as part of the Take Our Border Back Convoy. A rally scheduled for Saturday is expected to call for a secure U.S.-Mexico border as unprecedented levels of illegal crossings continue. CBS News Texas' Ken Molestina reports.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The hybrid electric marine propulsion engine market
is estimated to grow by
USD 1.13 billion from 2022
to 2027, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. However, the growth momentum will progress.
APAC is estimated to contribute 44% to the growth by 2027.
In the APAC market, primary revenue sources include ferries, tugboats, and yachts. To comply with stringent regulations on emissions set by regulatory bodies, these vessels are increasingly adopting hybrid electric engines. Notably, ports like Taiwan and Hong Kong have implemented a maximum sulfur cap of 0.5% in vessel fuel sources since 2019, driving the demand for hybrid electric propulsion engines. Key countries such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore are embracing this technology for their marine vessels, particularly for enhanced propulsion power.
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Application (Commercial and Leisure ), End-user (Tugboats, Offshore support vehicles, Ferries, and Others ), and Geography (APAC, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa, and South America).
The market share growth by the commercial segment will be significant during the forecast period.
The market encompasses diverse commercial marine vessels for transporting goods globally, including cargo ships and offshore support vessels. To mitigate emissions, stakeholders are exploring alternatives like hybrid electric engines, notably in vessels such as tugboats. The rising demand for energy resources, coupled with offshore exploration growth, drives the need for offshore support vessels, contributing to the increased adoption of hybrid electric marine propulsion engines.
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Stringent emission regulations are the key factor driving the
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Marine propulsion engines primarily using diesel contribute to air pollutants, prompting regulatory measures. The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) mandates EPA certification for diesel engines on US-flagged ships. Compliance with regulations has spurred fuel quality improvements, encouraging the adoption of alternative fuels like LNG to reduce carbon footprint and operational costs for marine vessel operators.
The increasing popularity of hybrid turbochargers for marine vessels
is a major trend.
The availability of substitutes and maintenance complexities
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Hybrid electric marine propulsion engines offer significant advantages in the maritime industry, combining the efficiency of electric propulsion with the power of traditional engines. These systems use a combination of electric and conventional propulsion technologies to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. By integrating energy storage systems and advanced power management, hybrid electric propulsion engines can enhance the performance of marine vessels, reduce fuel consumption, and lower emissions. They are particularly beneficial for applications in shipbuilding, maritime transportation, and sustainable shipping. This technology represents a significant advancement in marine engineering, offering innovative solutions for the future of marine propulsion.
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The Marine Propulsion Engine Market size is estimated to grow
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The global gas engine market size is estimated to grow by
USD 2,168.62 million between 2022 and 2027 accelerating at a CAGR of 6.32%.
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In recent years, Florida has witnessed significant shifts in its gaming landscape, particularly regarding the contraction and redistribution of gaming licenses. Now, new legislation (SB 1054) proposes sweeping changes related to the relocation of gaming permits.
Florida’s ban on wagering on live greyhound races marked a pivotal change in the state’s gaming sector. However, the state’s law still recognizes greyhound racing permits for different wagering activities. This adaptability in legislation reflects Florida’s evolving stance on gaming, balancing regulatory changes with economic considerations.
Under Section 550.0555 of the Florida Statutes, specific criteria allow for the relocation of greyhound permits. These include geographical constraints and the necessity to maintain the economic viability of permit holders and nearby pari-mutuel permit holders. The proposed bills further liberalize this process, allowing relocation across county boundaries under certain conditions, such as existing approvals for pari-mutuel wagering and slot machine operations in the destination county.
One notable case is The Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach, which is currently positioned for relocation under these provisions. This move exemplifies the strategic realignment within Florida’s gaming industry, focusing on maximizing revenue and operational efficiency. It also plays a crucial role in addressing the economic impact of gaming concentration in certain counties. Other greyhound permits would be eligible in additional Florida counties with cardrooms, but not slots.
With the end of greyhound racing, these facilities have a lot of available land that could be developed into housing. The gaming aspect could be relocated to a better, smaller, and more tourist-driven location. It’s important to note that owners would have to give up an eligible permit in order to relocate.
Recognizing the potential for increased density and its consequences, the legislation establishes a framework for economic improvement and augmentation funding in Gaming Concentrated Counties.
The new bill also introduces other significant provisions. It exempts new relocation provisions from any municipality’s statutory option prohibiting pari-mutuel facilities or cardrooms. It guarantees that relocated pari-mutuel facilities remain eligible to conduct slot machine operations and may include a “slot machine gaming area” at the new location. Moreover, it clarifies that no county referendum is required for permit relocations under these new provisions and the bill would remove the need for permit holders to provide annual proof of permit approval.
This proposed bill represents a notable shift in Florida’s gaming sector. By facilitating easier relocation of permits and broadening the scope of permissible activities at these facilities, the bill could lead to a contraction of traditional gaming venues in favor of more versatile gaming operations. This evolution reflects the changing landscape of the gaming industry and the need to adapt to contemporary gaming preferences while balancing regulatory requirements and local community interests.
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Conor Bradley stars as Liverpool brush aside Chelsea to restore five-point lead
Premier League leaders Liverpool restored their five-point advantage with a 4-1 win over Chelsea on a memorable night for youngster Conor Bradley and a typically frustrating one for Darwin Nunez.
With Manchester City beating Burnley and Arsenal winning on Tuesday, victory in the first of their major double-header – a trip to the Emirates is up next – was imperative but Jurgen Klopp’s side could not have expected to have had such a comfortable time.
Goals from Diogo Jota, Bradley – his first for the club – and Dominik Szoboszlai put the game beyond a woeful Chelsea inside 65 minutes but it could have been a rout as Nunez hit the woodwork an incredible four times – once from the penalty spot.
Thankfully for Liverpool his input was not needed as there was another star performer in the form of academy graduate Bradley, deputising for Trent Alexander-Arnold who was on the bench as he continued to make his comeback from injury, on only his second league start.
Bradley, man of the match against Norwich on Sunday, has been directly involved in six goals in his last four appearances and he deservedly departed to a standing ovation when Alexander-Arnold eventually took over.
While everything went perfectly for Bradley, Nunez could not catch a break as he was denied three times by Djordje Petrovic, with the goalkeeper tipping two shots onto the crossbar and the post in the first half.
Such was the Liverpool striker’s luck that when he did send Petrovic the wrong way from the spot, having taken the ball off Alexis Mac Allister, that same post was to deny him again.
But while Nunez’s brand of controlled chaos keeps him involved but does not always bring the right results, Klopp has a player who is almost the exact opposite in Jota.
The Portugal international is uncomplicated to the point of almost being unappreciated among bigger stars and characters on the forward line but his proficiency in front of goal is unrivalled.
Diogo Jota set Liverpool on their way (Peter Byrne/PA)
He demonstrated as much when the again-excellent Bradley won the ball off Ben Chilwell 10 yards inside his own half, exchanged passes with Szoboszlai before driving forward to play in Jota.
The forward spotted a gap between Thiago Silva and Benoit Badiashile and barged through it to score, with VAR confirming the ball had rebounded off Badiashile’s hand and not Jota’s.
Former Chelsea captain John Terry, among the visiting supporters at the end Liverpool were attacking, would no doubt have had a number of questions.
With the visitors pinned back in their own half, Petrovic parried a low shot from Curtis Jones but was powerless to prevent a devastating angled finish from Bradley, who had been released down the right by Luis Diaz.
The 20-year-old allowed himself the luxury of celebrating a second time when VAR confirmed no foul in the build-up and, just when he thought his night could not get any better, the Kop sang his name for the first of numerous occasions.
Even Badiashile’s trip on Jota on the stroke of half-time could not change Nunez’s fortunes from the spot.
Chelsea left the pitch bemoaning the penalty they did not get at 0-0 when Conor Gallagher collided with Virgil van Dijk.
Gallagher did not make it back for the second half and neither did Chilwell, booked for diving, or Noni Madueke in an admission by Mauricio Pochettino the opening 45 minutes had been nowhere near good enough.
New arrival Mykhailo Mudryk blazed over the first chance after the break before Bradley crossed for Szoboszlai to head home the third.
Christopher Nkunku pulled one back but there was still time for Nunez to power a header against the crossbar before Diaz slid in the fourth at the far post from Nunez’s cross.
Victory was Klopp’s 200th league victory in 318 matches, faster than any other Liverpool manager.
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Tottenham Hotspur might have just finished a match, but the transfer news doesn’t stop for anything. Tonight, David Ornstein is reporting that Sevilla has submitted a loan proposal for young Spurs striker Alejo Veliz.
EXCL: Tottenham have tonight received offer from Sevilla to sign Alejo Veliz. Proposal for 20yo Argentina youth striker a straight loan, no option to buy. #THFC will make decision on #DeadlineDay whether to sanction #SevillaFC move or not @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/xpxACEksyG
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 31, 2024
As stated in the tweet, the proposal is for a “dry” loan with no purchase option or obligation until the end of the season. We haven’t seen Veliz since the Bournemouth match on New Year’s Eve when he injured his hamstring and then spent several minutes hobbling around trying to play because he didn’t want Spurs to try and finish the match down a player.
Honestly, this would probably be a pretty smart move for both Spurs and Veliz. There’s no ETA on his injury recovery, but he’s been spotted in training photos running with the team so it might not be too much longer until he’s ready. Spurs are finally getting healthy and will soon have a raft of attacking options including Son Heung-Min, Richarlison, Timo Werner, Dejan Kulusevski, Brennan Johnson, and Manor Solomon for that forward attacking line, as well as Dane Scarlett who can’t go back out on loan. Sending Veliz to Sevilla would hopefully mean he’d get some additional playing time in the back half of the season that he likely wouldn’t get if he stays at Tottenham — there just aren’t enough games left.
As Ornstein mentions, Spurs will make a decision on Veliz tomorrow on deadline day.
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The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt:
- A 31-year-old man from Naperville was arrested on a peace bond warrant at 10:43 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 1600 block of Country Lakes Drive.
- A 31-year-old man from Morris was arrested on charges of burglary and theft/obtains control over stolen property at 1:46 p.m. Jan. 25 at the police station, 1350 Aurora Ave.
- A 36-year-old man from Amboy was arrested on a peace bond warrant, driving with a canceled, suspended or revoked registration and driving on a suspended or revoked driver’s license at 6:43 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 1900 block of Brookdale Road.
- A 38-year-old woman from Naperville was arrested on a charge of theft over $500 at 7:47 p.m. Jan. 25 in the 2000 block of Tamahawk Lane.
- A 22-year-old woman from Plano was arrested on charges of theft/unauthorized control and theft over $500 at 9:56 p.m. Jan. 25 at the police station, 1350 Aurora Ave.
- A 22-year-old man from Yorkville was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol at 10:16 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 1100 block of South Naper Boulevard.
- A 67-year-old woman from Darien was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol at 10:10 p.m. Jan. 26 at Water Street and South Webster Street.
- A 28-year-old man from Chicago was arrested as a fugitive from justice and on a charge of possession of 30 to 100 grams of cannabis at 11:44 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 3200 block of Odyssey Court.
- A 22-year-old man from Joliet was arrested on a charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon/vehicle/CM violation at 12:08 a.m. Jan. 27 in the first block of East Chicago Avenue.
- A 35-year-old man from Naperville was arrested on charges of disobeying a traffic control device, driving on a suspended/revoked license, failure to surrender FOID card, illegal transportation of cannabis and driving without insurance/operator under suspension at 7:01 p.m. Jan. 27 at Bruce Lane and Scots Drive.
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Formula 1 rejected Andretti's bid by noting that it did not believe the team would be competitive and, therefore, would not add value to the sport.
Indeed, it went further to suggest that Andretti would benefit more from its association with F1 than the other way around.
As a result, the bid was denied, though not entirely killed off as an avenue to join the grid for 2028 remains.
In response, a statement from the operation, in which it brands itself Andretti Cadillac, was critical of the decision.
“Andretti Cadillac has reviewed the information Formula One Management Limited has shared and strongly disagree with its contents,” it announced.
“Andretti and Cadillac are two successful global motorsports organizations committed to placing a genuine American works team in F1, competing alongside the world's best.
“We are proud of the significant progress we have already made on developing a highly competitive car and power unit with an experienced team behind it, and our work continues at pace.
“Andretti Cadillac would also like to acknowledge and thank the fans who have expressed their support.”
Andretti's rejection comes after a protracted and sustained effort to join the grid.
Initially, it held discussions with Sauber and came close to signing a deal to take over the Swiss operation.
However, a disagreement relating to the entity's control saw those negotiations fail, opening the door for Audi to swoop on the squad.
Unperturbed, Andretti began the process of standing up an all-new F1 operation.
That has seen it hire more than 100 staff and develop a car to the current regulation set. It has gone so far as to run a model in a wind tunnel.
Andretti's effort came with the backing of General Motors through its Cadillac brand. As part of that commitment, Cadillac has registered to become an F1 power unit supplier from 2026.
Until then, the squad was poised to rely on rules mandating one of the existing suppliers (Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault, and Honda) provide a power unit.
Originally, Andretti had signed a supply deal with Renault, though that option has since expired.
That was not well received by F1 which noted the challenge of a new team entering the sport with a new power unit manufacturer.
Ironically, the General Motors relationship could be the bid's saving grace.
“We would look differently on an application for the entry of a team into the 2028 championship with a GM power unit, either as a GM works team or as a GM customer team designing all allowable components in-house,” Formula 1's statement noted in denying Andretti's entry.
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Despite going 25-6 as a junior, last year was a struggle for Kearny’s Joshua Baeza. Competing at 132 pounds often had Baeza’s focus more on making weight than technique.
A bump up to 138 pounds for this season has made a significant difference.
“In the beginning of the season, we talked it over and just were like, you go to 138, it’s going to be easy, you’ll be fine,” head coach Tony Carratura Jr. said. “You could probably go to 132, but are you going to be miserable and not happy and not have fun this last year?”
“Last year going to 132, it was tough,” Baeza said. “It was difficult. I had to work twice as hard, sweat twice as much. Now, I don’t feel so sluggish and dehydrated after weighing in. I eat, maybe, sip on some water, get electrolytes in. I just feel ready to go. I don’t feel drained or anything.”
Those improved pre-match feelings have led to an improved performance on the mat. Baeza enters February with a perfect 24-0 record after winning three matches in Saturday’s quad at River Dell. Two of those were by pin, as were victories earlier this week in duals against Secaucus and Bayonne.
Baeza’s stellar season makes him The Observer Athlete of the Week.
“I actually think it’s insane,” Baeza said about the streak. “I just kept wrestling my matches and focusing on the next match. I didn’t realize (the streak) until I hit 20 wins and my friend told me that it was my 20th win. I didn’t even know. I was just so focused on my next match.
“Each match I keep getting more confident.”
“He’s had that special something since he was young and we’ve always been waiting for it,” said Carratura. “He had that something since he was little. When we took over the rec program, he went to the states and just went on a run and started pinning kids that he was losing to before.”
With older brothers Justin and Jacob wrestling in rec and at Kearny High School, Joshua practically grew up on the mat. In Joshua, Carratura sees the throwing ability and explosiveness of Jacob, a two-time state tournament qualifier, and the mental awareness of Justin on the mat.
“They influenced me a lot,” Joshua Baeza said. “(Justin) never wrestled before (high school) so when he did it, it was like a new sport that I was also being introduced to. Watching Jacob wrestle against even higher competition made me really think that knowing he could do that, I could do it too.”
At 5-foot-9, Joshua Baeza is taller than the typical lighter weight wrestler, which he feels is something he can use to his advantage.
“I can get to (opponent’s) legs at a point they can’t. I can get to cradles or even tilts and points they can’t. I have the extra step on them,” Baeza said. “I never take (my height) as anything bad. I always think that if I’m longer, that’s even better.”
Baez takes his undefeated strength into the Hudson County Duals this coming weekend where he and his Kardinal teammates could potentially face a St. Peter’s Prep team ranked No. 3 in the state.
Later in February, Baeza will head off to districts and regions where he aims to be just the seventh Kearny wrestler to win a region title and the first since the legendary Dave Cordoba in 2000.
“He’s dangerous against anybody and I tell him that all the time,” Carratura said. “I don’t care who’s out there, he has a shot against anybody that’s stepping across from him.”
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Drivers brave extremely muddy conditions late Tuesday afternoon on 290th Rd. east of Lincolnville.
A girl in a prairie dress and boots took part Monday in "Pioneer Games" on the playground at Marion Elementary School. Earlier, Rachelle Meinecke, director of Lowell Holms Museum of Anthropology at Wichita State University, talk to students about Plains Indian homes, and students made clay artworks, adding wheat grains and a hole for hanging the ornaments.
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Marion's Cole Smith pulls down one of six rebounds he captured in a homecoming game Thursday against Council Grove.
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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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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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Senators grill social media CEOs about online child safety
Top executives from companies like Meta, TikTok and X testified about online child safety before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Lawmakers grilled the tech leaders about exploitation and endangerment of minors on social media platforms. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Fay Taylour (1904-1983) remains the most successful female motorsports champion. She defeated the foremost male motorcycle speedway stars of the 1920s and 1930s. A household name in Britain and her native Ireland, she won further fame on the track in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Her successes against men led to a ban on women competing against them in the UK, but Fay Taylour carried on, racing around the world. She also built a new career in long distance car racing and carved a name for herself in the new sport of midget car racing. All of this came to a halt with the outbreak of the Second World War, which, controversially, saw Fay Taylour join Oswald Mosley’s fascist movement and become part of an underground pro-Hitler campaign in London. She was imprisoned for three years by the British authorities. After the war, she was one of the very few pre-war women motorsports champions to return to the track. She re-established her career with highly successful tours in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, before moving to the USA. There she first sold sports cars in Hollywood before returning to midget-car racing across America. Later banned from the USA for her earlier politics, she again took to racetracks around the world, competing against the world’s best well into her fifties. This first full biography of Fay Taylour is based on her extensive personal papers, media reports of her racing career around the world, and decades of UK government security files. It covers Taylour’s life on and off the track, her struggles with sports and security authorities, her battles against anti-female prejudices, and her many passionate love affairs.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) DUBLIN, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
"Bangladesh Ecommerce Market Opportunities Databook - 100+ KPIs on Ecommerce Verticals (Shopping, Travel, Food Service, Media & Entertainment, Technology), Market Share by Key Players, Sales Channel Analysis, Payment Instrument, Consumer Demographics - Q2 2023 Update" report has been added to
ResearchAndMarkets's offering.
The burgeoning ecommerce sector in Bangladesh takes center stage in a new, insightful market research report now listed on our platform. With an anticipated annual growth rate of 9.33% in 2023, the market is on an upward trajectory with projections valuing it at US$6.9 billion this year.
Key Highlights of the Bangladesh Ecommerce Market Opportunities Databook
In-depth analysis offers insights into more than 100 KPIs across various ecommerce verticals including Retail Shopping, Travel & Hospitality, Online Food Service, Media and Entertainment, and Technology Products and Services. Comprehensive market share data by key players unveil competitive landscape dynamics. Exploration of sales channel performance, with categories such as Platform to Consumer, Direct to Consumer, and Consumer to Consumer detailed. Examination of consumer spending patterns rooted in payment instrument preferences confirms market responsiveness to technological advancements. Consumer demographics segmented by age, income level, and gender spotlight market potential amongst diverse user groups.
The analysis forecasts a resilient growth for the ecommerce industry in Bangladesh, expecting a remarkable CAGR of 7.37% from 2023 to 2027. By delving deep into vertical-specific performance, the report unravels potential opportunities within sub-segments such as appliances and electronics, healthcare and wellness, and direct-to-consumer food services.
Advancement and Innovation: The Hallmarks of Ecommerce Evolution in Bangladesh
This authoritative research monograph not only covers conventional market arenas but also tracks emerging trends like live streaming engagement models and cross-border ecommerce transactions. Moreover, it underscores the technological pivot in consumer habits, accentuating mobile commerce and varied operating systems' usage patterns.
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After spending some years in detention, legislation imposing new limits on corporal punishment in Florida’s public and charter schools is advancing.
The House Education Quality Subcommittee voted unanimously for a bill (HB 439) to allow corporal punishment — typically spanking with a wooden paddle — only after a student’s parents consent to it.
The measure would prohibit the punishment for students with disabilities, individual education plans, those who attend certain alternative schools and students experiencing homelessness. It would also allow only school principals to conduct the punishment, require at least one adult witness and mandate yearly reporting on the prevalence of corporal discipline at each school to the county and state.
“This is a parental rights bill,” said Wellington Democratic Rep. Katherine Waldron, the measure’s sponsor. “It’s not the business of the government to stand in the way of parents when it comes to topics so personal as the physical discipline of their child.”
Florida is one of 23 states in the U.S. that still allow students to be disciplined through the use of physical pain. Last year, President Joe Biden’s administration asked all of them to stop.
Nineteen school districts in the Sunshine State today — most of them in the Panhandle — allow the practice, which Florida law defines as “the moderate use of physical force or physical contact by a teacher or a principal as may be necessary to maintain discipline or to enforce school rule.”
Waldron noted that research has long shown corporal punishment to have a negative, long-lasting effect on children’s mental health and educational performance while doing little to nothing to reduce poor conduct.
It’s also disproportionately used on youths with disabilities, she said, and uniquely reserved among government-imposed punishments for schoolchildren.
“In fact, corporal punishment is actually banned in prisons, mental health facilities, hospitals, group homes and shelters,” she said. “Parents of schoolchildren should be forwarded the right to decide whether their children should be punished with physical methods.”
Waldron made clear that she does not approve of schools penalizing kids by physically hurting them.
Representatives from the Florida Developmental Disability Council, Florida Association of School Psychologists, Florida PTA, ARC of Florida, Disability Rights Florida and Florida Student Policy Forum, which asked Waldron to sponsor the proposal, agreed and signaled support for the measure Wednesday.
But while all members of the panel voted to advance the measure, some said it was either too restrictive or not restrictive enough.
Rep. Brad Yeager, a New Port Richey Republican, suggested that other than the additional shields for children with disabilities, corporal punishment should continue unabated. He said one of his children has an individual education plan, but shouldn’t be exempted.
Yeager asked Waldron whether she would consider changing her bill to instead require parents to opt out of having their children hit in school. Waldron explained that’s essentially the arrangement now, but many parents just aren’t aware of it.
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin, a Belleview Republican, asked Waldron if she had a replacement punishment in mind that school districts could use, “knowing that … the youth today (are) not trending from a disciplinary standpoint in a positive direction.”
Waldron said the Florida counties that banned corporal punishment reported no increased behavior issues among students. She added that other disciplinary actions, including detention, suspension and counseling, are already in use.
Several recent reports indicate today’s youths are behaving worse than their predecessors. Many of them, including one in 2022 by the National Center for Education Statistics, cite the pandemic as a major factor.
A recent survey Education Weekly conducted last year found that 70% of educators view student behavior as worse now than in 2019. Roughly the same share said student morale is lower than before COVID-19 struck.
But surely school spankings aren’t the answer, said Democratic Miami Gardens Rep. Christopher Benjamin, who argued Florida should impose an outright ban on corporal punishment.
“I thought it was (banned),” he said
“There are no guidelines in current statute that limit what they can be hit with, how many times they can be hit, for what they can be hit. This is so problematic. … I can tell you that if it were me, and my kid came home and told me that they mouthed off to the teacher and as a result … some principal took a piece of wood to them, me and that principal would have some issues. This bill doesn’t go far enough.”
Dating back to at least 2012, when Democratic Sen. Eleanor Sobel and Rep. Ari Porth carried identical measures that died without hearings in their respective chambers, Florida lawmakers have tried to outlaw or restrict corporal punishment in public schools.
Twin bills by former Democratic Sen. Annette Taddeo and former Republican Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin fared equally as dismally in 2020.
Waldron’s bill — which has co-sponsorship from Democratic Rep. Mike Gottlieb and Republican Reps. Mike Beltran, Alina Garcia and Mike Gottlieb — has only the House Education and Employment Committee to clear before reaching a floor vote.
A companion bill (SB 1318) by Orlando Democratic Sen. Geri Thompson awaits a hearing at the first of three committees to which it was referred this month.
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Forest owner says Richard Masters´ `small clubs´ comments were `a bit careless´
Evangelos Marinakis believes Premier League chief executive Richard Masters did not speak appropriately when appearing to describe Nottingham Forest and Everton as “small clubs” at a parliamentary hearing.
Masters, under questioning at the Culture, Media and Sport Committee two weeks ago, was criticised after seeking to justify the league’s profit and sustainability rules to MPs.
Asked whether “big clubs” were treated differently under the rules, with deliberation over the 115 charges levelled against Premier League champions Manchester City ongoing, Masters said: “The standard directions (on PSR) are for everybody, they’re not just for the small clubs.”
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters was criticised after giving evidence (House of Commons/UK Parliament)
Forest owner Marinakis responded to those comments at the racial and gender equity in European football conference being hosted by his club.
“I think that was not appropriate,” Marinakis said. “I think it was a bit careless. I think that Nottingham Forest and Everton are very big clubs and maybe are bigger than the ones that we consider today big clubs.
“Big team and small teams is maybe not an appropriate expression.”
Thierry Henry spoke at the racial and gender equity in European football conference at Nottingham Forest´s City Ground (Mike Egerton/PA)
At the same conference Thierry Henry, Lilian Thuram, Viv Anderson and Anthony Elanga joined other prominent footballers in signing a pledge to committing themselves to publicly push for racial equality in football.
The statement comes after players and Harvard academics discussed how to further anti-discriminatory aims and references recent cases of racist abuse faced by black professionals involving AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and Coventry midfielder Kasey Palmer.
Henry said the onus must be put on to football’s governing bodies to make change, saying: “Sometimes you have the sense that the players on the field are alone.”
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The Premier League January transfer window is into its final hours! The registration window for England’s football divisions slams shut at 11:00 p.m. GMT on Thursday, February 1, and while Tottenham still has a couple of potential irons in the hypothetical fire, they’ve done most of their business in the early days of the window and there’s not much more to do.
But we’re tracking a few stories. There are still rumors about Bryan Gil and Alejo Veliz going out on loan. A few youth players could get developmental loans. There’s the Bergvall kid from Sweden. Conor Gallagher still exists. And who knows, maybe we’ll get an out of nowhere Rafael van der Vaart 2.0 style signing? Wouldn’t that be exciting!
We’ll collect all of today’s stories in this stream. Feel free to check it out.
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It was in June 2022 that Jeff Gajewski unveiled himself as his new stage identity at Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso.
“I’d already been a familiar stage fixture on the Northwest Indiana band scene since 1994 when I first started performing with the band The Current,” said Gajewski, a resident who still lives in his high school hometown of Whiting.
“But like so many regional bands, after the first years of the pandemic when we were finally allowed to emerge and get back to performing, so many of us artists and performers knew it was time to reinvent ourselves for the audience.”
With some advice of his longtime bass player Jeff White, Gajewski decided to adopt a glittering guise and performance persona in homage to Elton John.
“I seemed suited to Elton John songs and the music, and so Elton Jeff and the seven-piece band the Honky Cats emerged as our new entertaining identity with Memorial Opera House in Valpo really being the first big concert debut where we tested it out.”
Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats proved so popular at the 350-seat venue, the headliners were invited back and celebrated a second year sold-out show in March 2023.
At 8 p.m. Feb. 10, Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats return to Memorial Opera House for a third time, and Gajewski is promising the audience new and extra extravagant costume changes.
“What started out as just a couple costume options in 2022, has now become a sensational stage wardrobe of more than a dozen custom created suits that I have to pick from when performing,” Gajewski said.
“When I do a two-hour concert with an intermission like what I have planned for audiences at Memorial Opera House, I usually have a couple costume changes.”
Gajewski travels with his own “shell” grand piano which cleverly, yet still elaborately, disguises his portable keyboard. He admits it took time and dedication to learn all of the stage movements, mannerisms and musical moves of icon Elton John, who turns 77 on March 25 and wrapped his final farewell tour in July 2023 netting just shy of $1 billion of box office sales.
“Just learning the songs and style of Elton John was a challenge, and it took time, which even my audiences now realize,” Gajewski said.
“I’m now doing Elton John songs in my concerts that I wasn’t able to add in during my first and second year, because I just didn’t have them down in a way that I felt ready for performing them on stage.”
He said audiences were shouting out requests and “often for some of Elton’s deeper cuts,” which he said he “wasn’t ready to perform.”
“A good example of a song that I recently added in the past year is ‘Little Jeannie,’ and I’m proud that I now have it as part of my concert song set.”
Gajewski describes his Elton stage tribute odyssey as a lesson that required him to “get into the mind of Bernie,” the latter nod being a reference to Bernard “Bernie” Taupin, Elton John’s songwriting partner.
Taupin, now 73, is the man who dreamed out top-selling hits and lyrics for a catalog that includes “Rocket Man,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Honky Cat,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” “The Bitch is Back,” “Daniel,” and “This Is Your Song.”
Now in year three of his Elton Jeff incarnation, Gajewski still admits he’s not entirely completely comfortable behind the famed glittering shades of the piano stage showman.
“I’m gonna to admit something, even if it is a bit of a reveal,” Gajewski confessed.
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“I’m still not entirely used to wearing these giant glasses on stage while performing, and part of the reason why is because I still need to disguise my own small, discreet reading glasses underneath the other huge lenses at all times to be able to read my sheet music.”
Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats
When: Feb. 10
Where: Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso
Cost: $40-$80
Information: 219-548-9137; memorialoperahouse.com
Philip Potempa is a freelance reporter for The Post-Tribune.
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The deal represents an extension of a relationship with began in 2014 and saw the heritage Queensland team compete on the race track as DJR Team Penske for the six years from 2015 to 2020.
While Team Penske then departed Supercars as a competitor – having secured three drivers' championships and three teams' championships in the space of its latter four seasons in the category – Penske's truck business has remained as a commercial partner of Dick Johnson Racing.
David Noble, Chief Executive Officer of DJR, said, “We're delighted to be extending our dynamic alliance with Penske Australia & New Zealand.
“Having worked together for over a decade now, we continue to race towards victories both on and off the track.
“We thank Penske Australia & New Zealand for their ongoing support and look forward to the year ahead.”
Kimberley Ruddock, General Manager – Marketing at Penske Australia & New Zealand, added, “After over a decade, we're thrilled to be extending our partnership with the Shell V-Power Racing Team for another year.
“At Penske, we say winning is in our DNA – and this is true of DJR as well.
“Excitingly, we'll be primarily promoting our MAN Truck & Bus brand on the race cars this year.”
DJR will field Anton De Pasquale and Will Davison in its two Ford Mustangs this season.
It has also taken on an expanded role on the Ford side as engine supplier to the Blue Oval squads, although that business will be operated separately from the race team.
A DJR Mustang was present at Queensland Raceway yesterday for engine development work, as it seeks to lock down specifications for the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship.
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Drivers brave extremely muddy conditions late Tuesday afternoon on 290th Rd. east of Lincolnville.
A girl in a prairie dress and boots took part Monday in "Pioneer Games" on the playground at Marion Elementary School. Earlier, Rachelle Meinecke, director of Lowell Holms Museum of Anthropology at Wichita State University, talk to students about Plains Indian homes, and students made clay artworks, adding wheat grains and a hole for hanging the ornaments.
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There was an understandable feeling of disappointment for the Lyndhurst girls basketball team last Monday when seeds for the Bergen County Tournament were released and the Golden Bears were excluded from the 24-team field despite an 11-4 record.
What Lyndhurst was invited to however, was the Bergen County Invitational and thus far it is making the most of the opportunity.
On Thursday, Lyndhurst defeated Fort Lee, 53-41, in the Invitational’s preliminary round. Then, two days later, the Golden Bears went to Dumont and defeated the home Huskies, 40-37 to advance to the quarterfinals, which will be held this coming Saturday.
“Yeah, we were all disappointed, and collectively as a team, I think we’re trying to use it as motivation moving forward for the rest of the season,” head coach Chris Boyce said. “It is just fuel to the fire a little bit by not making it into the main county (tournament). We’re trying to use that as a little motivation and trying to play with a little chip on our shoulder.”
Asya Akar, who earlier this season was named The Observer Athlete of the Week for her play while dealing with an ankle injury, is now at 100-percent and playing the basketball of her career with 20 points and 10 rebounds in each of the two tournament wins. She also added 14 steals and four blocks over the two games.
“I’m starting to see the jump back in her step now that wasn’t there (earlier) and she’s not thinking about the ankle as much anymore,” said Boyce. She had a couple of monster games for us in the tournament, that’s for sure.”
Guard Sam Mayer, who Boyce called “the most important person on our team,” also has had a big tournament run, scoring 12 points against Fort Lee and 13 against Dumont. Sophomore Booke Harper added a double-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and four steals in the Fort Lee game.
Lyndhurst had a home division game against Rutherford on Jan. 29 and a crossover against Hasbrouck Heights before its quarterfinal matchup against Leonia on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Northern Valley Demarest.
While it may not have been the tournament they wanted to be in, the Golden Bears have made the most out of it and they know it will be helpful for their next tournament – the state tournament in less than a month.
“This is a great experience, especially with our team having one senior,” Boyce said. “This is an awesome thing.”
North Arlington was also selected for the Bergen County Invitational, but was knocked off in the preliminary round when it lost a 51-46 overtime heartbreaker to Paramus. In defeat, Skyla Acosta had 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Vikings.
On the boys side, Lyndhurst earned a second consecutive spot in the Bergen County Jamboree and, as a 13 seed, was awarded its highest seed in a long time. The Golden Bears run however came to an end with a 79-76 overtime loss to Tenafly in the preliminary round on Thursday despite 18 points from Anthony Pizzuti, 15 from CJ Baillie and a Matt Slaby double-double.
While Tenafly went on to deliver the upset of the Jamboree on Saturday defeating Ridgewood, Lyndhurst, which as a result of the preliminary round shifts over to the Bergen Invitational Tournament. Lyndhurst met a similar fate as it did two days later, dropping a 62-61 decision to Pascack Hills. Baillie scored 22 points and Pizzuti added 20 as he closes in on the program’s career scoring record.
North Arlington’s BIT run was short-lived when, on Thursday, it lost 61-53 to Waldwick despite 18 points by Ibrahim Gabr.
Thursday also saw the end of Bloomfield’s Essex County Tournament run as the Bengals, seeded 17, lost 42-38 decision to Irvington in the third preliminary round. Three nights earlier, Bloomfield defeated West Orange, 64-55, with both Sean Perrotta and Shariff Brown scoring 19 points apiece.
Belleville, seeded 20th in the 41-team field, was knocked out by Glen Ridge in the second preliminary round, 52-50, this past Monday. Nutley, the 28th seed, was bounced in the first preliminary round by Eagle Academy of Newark.
On the girls side, both Nutley and Bloomfield made it to the round of 16 before each falling on the road on Saturday. Nutley, seeded 10th, was knocked off by seventh-seeded Caldwell, 56-36, despite 15 points from Anna Green. Bloomfield, seeded 11th, lost 59-43 to sixth-seeded Newark Central, which was carried by Monmouth-bound forward Faith Fedd-Robinson’s 32 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists.
In the third preliminary round, the Maroon Raiders defeated Livingston behind a season-high 15 points from Grace Christie and the Bengals got 17 from Aniya Brown in a victory over Millburn. Belleville, seeded 25th, lost 37-25 to Science Park in the second preliminary round.
Hudson County will seed its tournament next week. The Kearny girls, who recently completed an incomprehensible nine-game road trip, is likely looking at a top five seed in the tournament.
The Kearny boys have potentially played themselves into a preliminary round home game after winning four of its last five to improve to 8-6 on the season. Harrison looks to head into the tournament after defeating local rival Secaucus on Saturday.
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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 5:39 PM EST 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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Senators grill tech CEOs during online child safety hearing
The chief executive officers of tech companies dominating the U.S. market are appearing Wednesday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee as parents and families of online child exploitation victims listen to their testimony. The hearing is part of an effort to pass legislation after years of inaction by Congress in regulating social media companies. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Management Services is pleased to announce its newest venture in collaboration with American Healthcare REIT. Beginning March 1, Heritage Management Services will take the reins as the management company for two Omaha-area communities, Ridgewood and Fountain View, totaling 221 apartments.
Ridgewood, located in Bennington, NE, has been serving the community for an impressive 12 years, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. With a rich history and commitment to quality care, Ridgewood boasts 106 apartments, providing a nurturing environment for residents.
Fountain View, nestled in Omaha, NE, has been a cornerstone of senior living for an impressive 25 years. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, Fountain View stands as a testament to longevity and excellence in senior care. With 115 apartments, it has been a cherished home for residents over the years.
Heritage Management Services is honored to introduce these communities under their existing brand: Ridgewood by Heritage and Fountain View by Heritage. This transition signifies not only a change in management but also a commitment to upholding the legacy of care and community that both Ridgewood and Fountain View have built over the years.
Furthermore, Heritage Management Services will fully integrate existing staff and residents into its dedicated team, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the high standard of care both communities are known for.
American Healthcare REIT, a global leader in healthcare-focused real estate investment trusts, recognizes the expertise and commitment to excellence that Heritage Management Services brings to the table. With a diverse portfolio spanning medical buildings, skilled nursing facilities, and senior housing communities, American Healthcare REIT continues to prioritize the well-being of residents across its properties.
"We are excited to embark on this new chapter with Ridgewood and Fountain View," said Amy Birkel, COO at Heritage Management Services. "Our team is dedicated to preserving the unique identity and community spirit of each location, while also introducing the exceptional care and services that Heritage Management Services is known for."
Heritage Management Services operates Heritage Communities. 2024 marks their twenty-second year in business and the opening of their 15th community. They operate communities in Nebraska, Iowa, Arizona, and Texas, offering a mix of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Care.
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How did events unfold in rallying in 2023? Thirteen rounds in the World Championship over four continents in the second year of Rally1 Hybrids, plus the European and German Championships. The latest edition of the ultimate rally yearbook again combines the best images with background reports, insider stories and results.
“Rallying 2023 – Moving Moments” by McKlein Publishing takes you through the most recent rally season, which was as exciting as it was dramatic. The focus is on the reports about the top Rally1 class, in which for the first time a run through no less than three countries (Czech Republic, Austria and Germany) took place with the new Central European Rally. The Americas featured too, with Mexico and Chile back in the championship for 2023. The WRC season was overshadowed by the death of Craig Breen, to whom a heartfelt dedication is a must read. At the very beginning of January we lost a global megastar in Ken Block and we remember this motorsport maverick in fitting style.
Of course, the new yearbook also includes reports on WRC2, Junior WRC and WRC Masters Cup. Finally, the Eifel Rally Festival, which once again attracted huge crowds of fans to the Volcanic Eifel to see the classics of the sport. Over 240 pages you will see the most spectacular pictures from the McKlein photographers, accompanied by the insightful reporting and views of the editorial team at Dirtfish Media – a proven and first-class combination.
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Erik ten Hag: Being a top-level footballer demands a certain way of life
Erik ten Hag says top players should not have to be reminded what is acceptable as the Manchester United boss looks to move on from Marcus Rashford’s reported Belfast escapades.
Having scored 30 goals for the Red Devils in 2022-23, things have gone awry this term and the forward’s paltry four-goal haul has been compounded by some off-field matters.
Ten Hag called Rashford’s decision to go to a party after October’s derby defeat to Manchester City “unacceptable” and stories emerged in recent days of more late-night exploits.
The 26-year-old is reported to have gone out in Belfast last Thursday night until 3am and was unable to train the following day through illness, going on to miss Sunday’s FA Cup win at Newport.
United later said in a statement that “Marcus has taken responsibility for his actions” and the “internal disciplinary matter” is closed – something Ten Hag referred to ahead of Thursday’s trip to Wolves.
“So, he has taken responsibility and for the rest it’s an internal matter,” the Red Devils boss said. “Case closed.”
Ten Hag used the phrase “case closed” repeatedly, including when asked outright about Rashford’s reaction and whether the player had apologised for his actions.
But the Dutchman was more forthcoming on the obligations for elite players and the onus being on them to maintain high standards.
“First of all, the players at this level have to manage themselves,” Ten Hag said. “That is what you can demand from the player.
“A player has to know what is good and what is no good. When you want to play top football, it demands a certain way of life. Always.”
Pushed on whether he needs to reinforce that message, he interjected: “No. No, come on. We are talking about top football players.
Marcus Rashford has scored four goals for his club this season (Martin Rickett/PA)
“I don’t have to educate them anymore. When you are playing for Man United, they should know.”
Ten Hag underlined the need for accountability but says he takes potential matters going on behind the scenes into consideration when dealing with player behaviour.
“Of course, that is part of the job to support your players,” he said. “But also we have people in this club who are helping the players on that.
“But, as I said before, at the end of the day when you are a player at Man United you have to manage yourself and you have to take responsibility for your performance and your performance in a team.
“At Man United it’s winning football games. It’s all about that. It’s not so complicated.”
Cristiano Ronaldo was let go by Manchester United last year (Martin Rickett/PA)
Rashford is not the first player to face internal disciplinary proceedings, with Jadon Sancho banished from September and Cristiano Ronaldo released by mutual agreement during Ten Hag’s first season.
Ten Hag brushed aside questions about whether the Rashford situation was a distraction or a test of his authority, but did speak about the difference to his handling of Sancho.
The 23-year-old claimed on social media in September he had been made a “scapegoat” after Ten Hag said he left him out of a matchday squad due to his training levels, leading to the exiled player leaving in the transfer window.
Asked to explain the difference in his approach with the pair, Ten Hag said: “We can sort out everything internal, but Jadon chose to go public.”
Erik ten Hag banished Jadon Sancho from training (Martin Rickett/PA)
Sancho trained away from United’s first team before returning to Borussia Dortmund on loan, whereas Rashford is in contention for Thursday’s trip to Wolves.
The England international scored the winner as a substitute on the Old Trafford side’s last trip to Molineux, having been dropped to the bench for poor timekeeping.
Ten Hag disagrees that starting Rashford on Thursday may send out the wrong message and pointed to his absence at Newport, where he rejected the player’s offer to travel down on Sunday after two days off ill.
“I didn’t pick him on Sunday,” the United boss added. “We draw the line and from that point on we move on.”
Uruguay winger Facundo Pellistri has joined Granada on loan for the rest of the season after making 14 appearances this term. He has had two previous loan spells in Spain at Alaves.
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The appointment follows the departure of long-time Team Principal/CEO Tim Edwards at the conclusion of the 2023 Supercars season.
Brookhouse was the inaugural CEO of the newest National Basketball League franchise, the Tasmania JackJumpers, before resigning in March 2023, after which he worked as a consultant.
His experience includes senior roles in both professional and grassroots sport, such as Director of VicSport and CEO of Golf Victoria, as well as an earlier career in banking.
He presided over the JackJumpers' run to the NBL Grand Final series in its inaugural season, and arrives at Tickford at a time when it has restructured to a slimmed-down, two-car operation in the Repco Supercars Championship.
“I'm very excited about the opportunity to join the highly credentialed Tickford Racing Team; they're synonymous with success,” said Brookhouse, who is set to start at the team on February 19.
Managing Director/Tickford co-owner Rod Nash added, “To find a candidate with Simon's history is a win for our team.
“He has a strong understanding of professional sport, is proven as an effective leader that can motivate and deliver clear communication, and has established relationships that have helped grow commercial revenue and ultimately a winning culture.
“Simon's experience as a commercial orientated CEO will lead the team well in all aspects of our racing and business operating culture in order to continue to succeed.”
Tickford had been set to split its Team Principal and CEO roles following Edwards' exit, with a new organisational structure revealed in recruiting documentation previously reported by Speedcafe.
The move to what Nash has described as “a commercial orientated CEO” in today's announcement squares with comments he made last year, and is consistent with a diversification of Tickford's operations following the introduction of the Gen3 ruleset to Supercars.
As yet, there is no word on who will fill the Team Principal role.
Tickford's recruitment from outside of motorsport follows Dick Johnson Racing's appointment of former AFL administrator and coach David Noble as its CEO a year ago, while Dr Ryan Story has now returned to Team Principal duties at the Stapylton-based squad.
Brookhouse has worked predominantly in basketball and golf, although he has also had a several-year stint as President of Bayside Cricket Club, per his LinkedIn profile.
His tenure as JackJumpers CEO coincided with success on- and off-court, including qualification for multiple finals series and regular sellout crowds, and the team was credited with boosting participation in the sport in Tasmania.
However, he was also caught up in a conflict of interest controversy, with claims he had a relationship with former Tasmanian sports minister Jane Howlett, amid grants from the state government to the team.
Both denied any conflict, as did the Premier of the day, Peter Gutwein.
Brookhouse was praised upon his resignation from the JackJumpers with its chair, Keryn Nylander, commenting, “Simon Brookhouse has played a crucial role in beginning the club from the ground up and creating the organisational structure and culture which has enabled unprecedented success both on and off the court.”
Tickford will field Cam Waters and Thomas Randle in the 2024 Supercars Championship, with the duo set to test with the rest of the southern-based teams at Winton on Wednesday, February 7.
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Drivers brave extremely muddy conditions late Tuesday afternoon on 290th Rd. east of Lincolnville.
A girl in a prairie dress and boots took part Monday in "Pioneer Games" on the playground at Marion Elementary School. Earlier, Rachelle Meinecke, director of Lowell Holms Museum of Anthropology at Wichita State University, talk to students about Plains Indian homes, and students made clay artworks, adding wheat grains and a hole for hanging the ornaments.
Members of Hillsboro's Studio 23 Jazz class strike a pose as they end their routine Friday during halftime of Hillsboro's boys basketball game.
Marion's Cole Smith pulls down one of six rebounds he captured in a homecoming game Thursday against Council Grove.
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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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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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For Brandon Toranzo, the only surprise of last week’s Essex County Tournament was the announcement of being selected as Most Outstanding Wrestler. Everything leading up to that on Thursday night was everything he and everyone else that went to Codey Arena the previous two evenings had expected.
For the second year in a row, the Nutley heavyweight steamrolled the competition in the 285-pound bracket to repeat as county champion.
Toranzo, who a year ago became the first Nutley wrestler to ever win OW, is now the first in recent memory to be a multi-time OW in the prestigious tournament’s history.
“That was a great feeling. I wasn’t sure if I was going to win (OW) because I got a major decision in the finals even though I felt like I did have a dominant tournament,” Toranzo said. “I didn’t expect to get it back to back years. So when I did get my name called, I was pretty surprised about it. It’s a really cool feeling that I get to leave my mark on Nutley like that.”
Knowing that he was set to wrestle four times in two days, Toranzo made sure to make quick work of his opponents on Wednesday’s first night, pinning Lekhi Bryant of St. Benedict’s in 28 seconds in the first round, then pinning Orange’s Delano Stirrell in just seven seconds in the quarterfinals.
The lighter workload on night one, proved beneficial on Thursday night. In the semifinals, Toranzo pinned Verona’s John Stockelberg in 3:35. Then, in the final, Toranzo was matched up with a familiar foe in Seton Hall Prep’s Jack Tierney. Toranzo, who defeated Tierney at the Sam Cali Battle for the Belt Tournament as well as in a dual meet, once again was victorious by major decision, this time winning 15-4.
“Jack is definitely a tough heavyweight, it’s my fourth time competing against him,” said Toranzo, who is now 22-0 on the season. “And you can tell we both kind of know how each other wrestle. So I always have to bring a different aspect to my game when I wrestle him. I was just working on new stuff this time around to score more points.”
“He’s always dominant,” head coach Mike DiPiano said. “As a head coach I’ve had great, great teams and great individuals. I’ve had national prep champions, I’ve had people place top three at the Beasts of the East. Brandon works just as hard, if not harder than any kid I have ever coached so it does not surprise me that we are where we’re at with him.”
While Toranzo’s wrestling stole the show, it was hardly the only big performance by a Maroon Raider. In total, seven Nutley wrestlers placed among the top eight in their respective weight classes, the most in recent memory, allowing Nutley to finish a strong fourth place in the team standings.
“Our goal was to place in the top five,” said DiPiano. “We want to compete with the best and this week, we were considered one of the best and that’s a testament to how we work.”
Sophomore Chris Cifelli led the contingent of underclassmen by placing third at 106 pounds. Two of Nutley’s promising freshmen, Antonio Miaden at 132 pounds and Aidan Rotbaum at 150, each finished fourth in their respective weight classes.
Sophomores Jacob Harlow and Patrick Chell finished sixth at 120 and 126 pounds respectively, and freshman Jack Finklestein took seventh at 113.
“We sped up the process this week. Toranzo was the only senior of the group. The other six guys were freshmen and sophomores. Having six freshmen and sophomores finishing in the top eight is a big deal for us.”
For DiPiano, the rapid growth of these underclassmen is a testament to their work as well as the tireless efforts of assistant coaches Nicky Ritacco, Sabino Coppola, Aaron Dunn, Neals Pucillo and Ralphie DiPasquale
“They’re the best staff around,” DiPiano said. “They work so hard and we are who we are because of this staff! I am extremely lucky to have them by my side!”
Belleville had a pair of wrestlers finish on the ECT podium. Standout senior Jakob Ferrer took second at 113 pounds. Ferrer, who opened the season with 21 consecutive wins, fell just short of a county title, losing an 8-4 decision to Seton Hall Prep’s Anthony Pellegrino.
Another Bucs senior, Leo Tiankee, took third place at 126 pounds.
Bloomfield had four wrestlers finish in the top eight. Michael Hamberlin (144 pounds) and Trevor Frantantoni (175) each finished in sixth place. Nick Kopacz (106 pounds) and Ayden Fox (215) took home seventh place in their respective weight classes.
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Stores urged to address racial bias with new protocols
A new study looking at the effects of racial bias in the retail industry proposes focusing on the behavior of shoppers rather than their appearance. The study, commissioned by Sephora, also proposes other changes to protocols that may help eliminate certain aspects of racial bias. Joann Lublin, a contributor for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 1 (IANS) A man in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district has sent a notice to a shopkeeper after the shoes he purchased from his shop were torn.
In his notice, Gyanendra Bhan Tripathi claimed that due to the torn shoes, he could not attend his brother-in-law's wedding.
He further claimed it caused him mental distress and he had to undergo treatment at a hospital in Kanpur.
Tripathi, who is a lawyer by profession, claimed that he bought the shoes from Salman Hussain's shop on November 21 last year.
He claimed that the shopkeeper told him that the shoes were from a reputed brand with a six-month warranty.
However, the shoes gave way within six days, claimed Tripathi, adding that he had to miss his brother-in-law's wedding due to the same reason.
Tripathi claimed that this caused him mental stress, and he underwent treatment at a private hospital.
He sent a notice to the shopkeeper on January 19 and demanded the Rs 10,000 he spent on treatment, Rs 2,100 for the registry and Rs 1,200 for the shoes he bought.
Tripathi also threatened to file a case against the shopkeeper if he failed to compensate him.
In response, shopkeeper Salman Hussain accepted that Tripathi had bought the shoes from his shop. However, he denied the claim that he lied about the shoes being of a reputed brand.
Hussain also said that Tripathi had bought the shoes at a 50 per cent discount.
"There was a warranty given that the sole of the shoe would not get damaged within six months but nothing happened. They are forcibly pressurising me and all their allegations are baseless," he added.
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At the wheel of ‘TEN’, their 1964 Series IIA Land Rover, Chris Wall, Mike Palmer and Andrew ‘Waxy’ Wainwright navigated across challenging terrain and through political unrest – finding themselves held at gunpoint, being arrested on suspicion of murder and even accused of spying!
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Labour is `party of business´, Starmer to tell company chiefs
Sir Keir Starmer is set to pitch Labour as the party to reverse the UK’s slagging growth rates with a major address to hundreds of business leaders.
The Labour leader and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will seek to woo senior company executives and investors at an event in London, with around 400 people scheduled to attend the launch of the party’s plan for business.
Sir Keir, whose party has made considerable strides in reassuring and winning over company bosses and City investors in recent years, promises Labour will “roll up our sleeves and get under the bonnet to fix an unprecedented stagnation in British productivity growth”.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said that Labour is the `party of businesses´ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
The party is strongly favoured to win the next general election, expected to be held in the second half of the year.
Sir Keir, who will call Labour the “party of businesses”, will set out he expects his party to work with the private sector to grow the UK economy.
“The depth of the changes we’ve made to transform the Labour Party’s relationship with business is something I take immense pride in. Your presence here is a testament to the changes we have made over the past four years,” the Opposition leader will say.
“So, all the hard work that has taken us to this point is a vindication and a recognition of that guiding belief. Not just that Labour could be the party of business, but that Labour should be the party of business, and that now, four years on, Labour is the party of business.
The event in central London will be attended be FTSE 100 chief executives as well as international investors and ambassadors. Tickets for the event sold out in four hours, with hundreds said to be on the waiting list to attend.
Labour has gone to great lengths to win over businesses and the City of London (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Sir Keir will say: “You can’t overstate what the British people have been through in the past 14 years. It’s not just the permanent cycle of crisis, there is something much more fundamentally broken in the way this country creates wealth.
“Fifteen years of lost wage growth and an economy with weak foundations that, even in the calmer moments, can’t provide the security working people need to look forward doesn’t just hold back our potential but also rips up the contract and values that keep a country together.
“It undermines the sense that if you work hard and play by the rules, you will have a chance in Britain and the future will be better for your children.”
Among those expected to be at the gathering of politicians and top executives will be Iceland’s executive chairman Richard Walker, a former Conservative backer and donor who this week switched his support to Labour.
The Tories accused Sir Keir of flip-flopping on the economy, with Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott saying: “Keir Starmer’s record of making promises and then dropping them when they become inconvenient shows Labour will not provide businesses with the stability and certainty they need to invest.”
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Drivers brave extremely muddy conditions late Tuesday afternoon on 290th Rd. east of Lincolnville.
A girl in a prairie dress and boots took part Monday in "Pioneer Games" on the playground at Marion Elementary School. Earlier, Rachelle Meinecke, director of Lowell Holms Museum of Anthropology at Wichita State University, talk to students about Plains Indian homes, and students made clay artworks, adding wheat grains and a hole for hanging the ornaments.
Members of Hillsboro's Studio 23 Jazz class strike a pose as they end their routine Friday during halftime of Hillsboro's boys basketball game.
Marion's Cole Smith pulls down one of six rebounds he captured in a homecoming game Thursday against Council Grove.
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Boeing released its 2023 earnings Wednesday, but the company's CEO spent most of a call with investors talking about safety and quality.
Boeing is facing big questions about quality control after a door plug panel blew off one of its 737 Max 9 jets in midair earlier this month.
"We are not issuing financial outlook for 2024 today. Now is not the time for that," chief executive Dave Calhoun said during an earnings call.
Instead, Calhoun focused much of the call seeking to reassure analysts — and the flying public — that the plane maker is taking the incident seriously.
"We will simply focus on every next airplane, and ensuring we meet all the standards that we have, all the standards that our regulator has and that our customers demand," he said.
Calhoun did not offer any information about the cause of the incident on January 5th, which is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. No one was seriously injured, but the incident touched off another crisis for Boeing. The troubled plane maker was still working to rebuild public trust after 346 people died in two 737 Max 8 jets that crashed in 2018 and 2019.
Boeing said Wednesday it lost $30 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. That's a better performance than the final quarter of 2022, when the company lost more than $600 million. Overall, Boeing lost $2.2 billion last year — its best result in 5 years.
But any improvement in the company's financials has been overshadowed by the latest safety incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration is allowing Boeing 737 Max 9 planes to fly again after an inspection and maintenance. Calhoun said airlines have now returned 129 Max 9 planes to service, out of a total of 171 that were grounded by the FAA.
Earlier this week, Boeing formally withdrew its request for an exemption from federal safety rules in order to speed up certification of its new Boeing Max 7 jet to start flying. The company had been hoping to begin delivering those smaller planes to airlines this year, despite a design flaw with the Max's engine de-icing system that could be potentially catastrophic.
Boeing wanted to use the same workaround that's already in use on its Max 8 and Max 9 jets. Now the company says it will focus on a permanent engineering fix instead.
Calhoun told analysts on Wednesday that process is expected to take about nine months, likely pushing certification of the Max 7 back into 2025.
The FAA has also taken the unusual step of ordering production caps at Boeing's factories. Calhoun said the company will continue producing 737s at the rate of 38 per month until the FAA agrees to lift that limit. And Calhoun told analysts that slowing down production at the behest of regulators would help the company fix problems in its factory and supply chain.
"I'm sort of glad they called out a pause. That's an excuse to take our time, and do it right," Calhoun said. "This is what we do, and how we get better."
But some longtime observers are skeptical that Boeing management is ready to confront the true scale of the problem.
"I'm sure they're hoping for a quick fix," said Peter Lemme, a former Boeing engineer who's now an aviation consultant. "But this is like a cancer in the system. And how far has it infiltrated, and what are you gonna do to eradicate it? I think it's going to take years for Boeing to really get back to where they should be on quality and manufacturing."
The NTSB is expected to release preliminary findings from its investigations of the Alaska Airlines incident in the coming days.
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Joseph Zadroga
Joseph Zadroga, a retired North Arlington Police Chief, died sadly from injuries sustained when he was hit by a car.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Joe was born in Newark and lived most of his life in North Arlington before moving to Little Egg Harbor 18 years ago. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. He was a member of the North Arlington Police Department having retired as the Chief of Police.
Joe was a member of the American Legion, the American Legion Disabled, the Knights of Columbus and the Masonic Lodge.
After losing his son, James, who died of a debilitating disease and conditions after his heroic service as a New York City police officer during the 9/11 aftermath, Joe became a fierce advocate to ensure the immediate responders and their families would be recognized, understood and compensated for their patriotic and amazingly brave service to our country. He aggressively petitioned Congress to help in this endeavor and the final result was the James Zadroga Bill, passed by the United Sates Congress.
Beloved husband of Linda (nee Baczewski) and loving father of Joseph Zadroga (his wife Lisa) and the late James Zadroga (his late wife Ronda), he was loyal brother to Paula Bates (her husband Richard) and the late Charles Zadroga (his late wife Jane) and he was the cherished grandfather of Tyler Ann and Dakota. Joe and Linda raised their granddaughter Tyler Ann after she so tragically lost her parents. He was truly a dedicated and loving family man.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Tunnels to Towers.
Czeslaw ‘Chester’ Polak
Czeslaw “Chester” Polak of Harrison died at New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park, Edison, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.
He was 95.
Private funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Harrison and his interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home, 132 Evergreen Road, Edison, N.J. 08837 in loving memory of Czeslaw Polak.
If you would like to read the complete obituary or send a condolence message to his family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.
Carl P. Babinski Jr.
Carl P. Babinski Jr., 53, of State College, Pennsylvania, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his family after a year-long battle with cancer.
Born Oct. 22, 1970, in Belleville, he was the son of Karen (Gilmour) Babinski, retired Schuyler School teacher and Carl P. Babinski Sr. (Mary). On June 13, 2009 in Good Shepherd Catholic Church in State College, Pennsylvania, he married Jill S. Singer, who survives.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by his two children, Nathan and Allison, at home. He is also survived by his uncle James J Gilmour of Kearny and his two half-brothers, Peter and Michael Babinski of New Jersey; three brothers-in law and their wives: Peter (Paula) Singer and Joel (Betsy) Singer of St. Marys, Pennsylvania, and Russell (Jennifer) Singer of Virginia. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Mary Singer of St. Marys, Pennsylvania, in addition to numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, uncles, aunts and friends.
He grew up in Kearny and attended the Kearny Public Schools, graduating from Kearny High School in 1988.
He earned a bachelor of science degree in meteorology from Penn State University. He began his 32-year career as a forecaster with Accu-Weather as an intern and continued up until a few weeks prior to his passing.
He had a very strong work ethic and was proud of his ability to work the night shift throughout his career. He was a beloved voice of the weather overnights on radio news outlets throughout the country in such markets as (1010 WINS) New York City, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago and many more.
Carl was a huge sports lover, especially in following the Penn State Football team as a season ticket holder and his beloved Baltimore Orioles throughout baseball season.
A funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 20, 2024 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. Interment will be in Pine Hall Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in Carl’s name may be made to Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at www.geisinger.org/about-geisinger/geisinger-foundation or Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 867 Grays Wood Boulevard, Port Matilda, Pa. 16870.
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Texas and federal government still clashing over border issues
The state of Texas and the federal government continue clashing as the Texas National Guard installs more razor wire along the southern border despite a Supreme Court decision that allows federal officials to tear it down. Alison LaCroix, a constitutional law professor at the University of Chicago, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
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Our 2024 FFO key assumptions include:
Year-end Core Occupancy Range: 87-88%; Year-end Core Leased Range: 88-89%; Rental Rate Growth (accrual): 11-13%; Rental Rate Growth (cash): 0-2%; Same Store (accrual) NOI Growth Range: (1)-1%; Same Store (cash) NOI Growth Range: 1-3%; Speculative Revenue Target: $24.0 - $25.0 million, $19.3 million achieved; Tenant Retention Rate Range: 51-53%; Property Acquisition Activity: None; Property Sales Activity (excluding land): $80 - $100 million; Joint Venture Activity: None; Development Starts: None; Financing Activity: Refinance our unsecured bonds due October 2024 ($340 million outstanding); Share Buyback Activity: None; and Annual earnings and FFO per diluted share based on 174.0 million fully diluted weighted average common shares.
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We compute our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Although FFO and NOI are non-GAAP financial measures, we believe that FFO and NOI calculations are helpful to shareholders and potential investors and are widely recognized measures of real estate investment trust performance. At the end of this press release, we have provided a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
Funds from Operations (FFO)
We compute FFO in accordance with standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), which may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs that do not compute FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition, or that interpret the NAREIT definition differently than us. NAREIT defines FFO as net income (loss) before non-controlling interests and excluding gains (losses) on sales of depreciable operating property, impairment losses on depreciable consolidated real estate, impairment losses on investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures and extraordinary items (computed in accordance with GAAP); plus real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs), and after similar adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures. Net income, the GAAP measure that we believe to be most directly comparable to FFO, includes depreciation and amortization expenses, gains or losses on property sales, extraordinary items and non-controlling interests. To facilitate a clear understanding of our historical operating results, FFO should be examined in conjunction with net income (determined in accordance with GAAP) as presented in the financial statements included elsewhere in this release. FFO does not represent cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) and should not be considered to be an alternative to net income (loss) (determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indication of our financial performance or to be an alternative to cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available for our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions to shareholders. We generally consider FFO and FFO per share to be useful measures for understanding and comparing our operating results because, by excluding gains and losses related to sales of previously depreciated operating real estate assets, impairment losses and real estate asset depreciation and amortization (which can differ across owners of similar assets in similar condition based on historical cost accounting and useful life estimates), FFO and FFO per share can help investors compare the operating performance of a company's real estate across reporting periods and to the operating performance of other companies.
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NOI (accrual basis) is a financial measure equal to net income available to common shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, plus corporate general and administrative expense, depreciation and amortization, interest expense, non-controlling interest in the Operating Partnership and losses from early extinguishment of debt, less interest income, development and management income, gains from property dispositions, gains on sale from discontinued operations, gains on early extinguishment of debt, income from discontinued operations, income from unconsolidated joint ventures and non-controlling interest in property partnerships. In some cases we also present NOI on a cash basis, which is NOI after eliminating the effects of straight-lining of rent and deferred market intangible amortization. NOI presented by us may not be comparable to NOI reported by other REITs that define NOI differently. NOI should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of our performance or to cash flows as a measure of the Company's liquidity or its ability to make distributions. We believe NOI is a useful measure for evaluating the operating performance of our properties, as it excludes certain components from net income available to common shareholders in order to provide results that are more closely related to a property's results of operations. We use NOI internally to evaluate the performance of our operating segments and to make decisions about resource allocations. We concluded that NOI provides useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations, as it reflects only the income and expense items incurred at the property level, as well as the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs and acquisition and development activity on an unlevered basis.
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Woman and two children in hospital after `corrosive substance attack´
A woman and her two young children have been taken to hospital after a man threw a suspected corrosive substance at them in south London.
Police responded to the incident in Lessar Avenue near Clapham Common at around 7.25pm on Wednesday.
Three other members of the public were also taken to hospital after the incident.
Their injuries are thought to have been suffered as they came to the aid of the woman and her children.
The Metropolitan Police said three officers who responded to the incident were also injured.
Detective Superintendent Alexander Castle said the officers’ injuries were “minor”.
(Dave Thompson/PA)
“While tests are ongoing to determine what the substance is, at this stage we believe it to be a corrosive substance,” he said.
“A man was seen fleeing the scene. We are drawing on resources from across the Met to apprehend this individual and work is ongoing to determine what has led to this awful incident.”
No arrest has been made and police said they will give an update on the conditions of the injured people as soon as they can.
Marina Ahmad, Labour’s London Assembly member for Lambeth & Southwark, posted on X: “There has been a traffic collision with a man assaulting occupants in a car and throwing acid. Victims include children.”
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Drivers brave extremely muddy conditions late Tuesday afternoon on 290th Rd. east of Lincolnville.
A girl in a prairie dress and boots took part Monday in "Pioneer Games" on the playground at Marion Elementary School. Earlier, Rachelle Meinecke, director of Lowell Holms Museum of Anthropology at Wichita State University, talk to students about Plains Indian homes, and students made clay artworks, adding wheat grains and a hole for hanging the ornaments.
Members of Hillsboro's Studio 23 Jazz class strike a pose as they end their routine Friday during halftime of Hillsboro's boys basketball game.
Marion's Cole Smith pulls down one of six rebounds he captured in a homecoming game Thursday against Council Grove.
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Jorge Rubiano arrived alone in Chicago, but his pain and trauma came with him.
For months, he tried to find steady work. For months, he's been sleeping in a crowded temporary shelter, worrying about his wife and mother back in Colombia. Are they safe? Did I make the right decision?
He recalls a frightening phone call with his wife in Colombia, cut short when the bus she was riding on was being robbed.
Rubiano, 43, is also haunted by memories of his harrowing journey to Chicago, during which he says he was kidnapped for a month, before escaping.
He left his country, he says, over a land dispute in which the government threatened his life.
"I'm still in between two dangers," Rubiano says in Spanish. "If I return it's very possible they kill me, and if I stay I don't know what can happen here."
More than 30,000 migrants and asylum seekers have arrived in Chicago since August of 2022 — most of them from South and Central America. They are fleeing the collapse of their economies, a lack of food and jobs, and violence back home.
Many came here on a bus from Texas, sent by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who said Chicago — and other so-called sanctuary cities that embrace immigrants — would provide much-needed relief "to our small, overrun border towns."
The buses haven't stopped since.
Migrants fleeing hardship, danger, fear and loss
Interviews with more than 30 people reveal the emotional toll migrants face, and the efforts of individuals and organizations that are trying to fill the gaps of a frayed mental health system.
Some of those efforts are catching the attention of leaders in other big U.S. cities also coping with large influxes of newly-arrived migrants.
For many, their journeys here were terrifying. A young girl who fell into a river, her pregnant mother struggling to hold her small hand, so the current wouldn't whisk her away. Women who were forced to have sex with gang members to get from country to country. People who walked over the dead in the jungle, or are wracked with guilt over the sick and injured left behind.
Their stories have unfolded across Chicago: in the quiet space of a therapist's office, at an informal healing circle in the back of a store, with a nurse at a folding table propped up outside a police station.
But for many migrants, taking care of their mental health might not be a priority.
"They're in survival mode," says Sharon Davila, a school-based social worker who has screened migrant families. "They need their basic needs met. The number one thing is they're looking for jobs."
Just getting in front of a therapist or a social worker can be extremely difficult for even the most savvy and persistent. With a shortage of mental health workers, wait lists for an appointment can be months long.
Layer on being new to this country, speaking a different language, and having no health insurance. Getting help can seem impossible.
Therapist Susie Moya worries about a mental health crisis brewing for many migrants.
"Right now it's on the back burner," says Moya, who has worked with migrants on Chicago's Lower West Side. "But I'm thinking a year from now when these families are settled in. Who is going to be providing that support?"
Informal support, with a side of soup
It's a Monday night in the back room of an insurance agency on the Southwest Side. About 20 migrants have arranged their chairs in a circle. Each person takes a turn describing how they feel on a scale of one to 10, as social worker Veronica Sanchez gently encourages them to share why.
Warm homemade chicken soup and arepas await them for dinner.
A woman says her husband got deported, and she's heartbroken that she left her children behind. A man says he worked several days that week, but never got paid. Another says he is grateful to God for bringing him to America, but he misses his mom, dad and brothers.
Finding work and reuniting with family is important, Sanchez tells them. But right now she's concerned about their mental health.
"Maybe we have answers. Maybe we don't. But when you open up a safe space where you can share your sorrows... you don't feel so alone," Sanchez says in Spanish.
Sanchez understands the migrants' desperation. She comes from a long line of pottery makers in Mexico. Sanchez was just four years old when her father left to work in Cicero, a suburb outside Chicago. She didn't see her father for almost seven years, until they were reunited as a family in Cicero.
Those memories fuel her work with the healing circle. "When I was talking to them, it really came from the heart," Sanchez says. "I was seeing the migrants' faces, that they were so scared."
Informal support groups like this one have popped up around Chicago in shelters, storefronts, churches and schools, led by volunteers or mental health professionals.
Many of these support groups don't last long. Volunteers get burned out. Migrants prioritize other needs. Or the city moves them from place to place.
The costs of ignoring loss and trauma
Some volunteers and mental health providers emphasize that not every migrant might be experiencing severe trauma.
But for many, trauma can have lasting impact. Trauma can change the wiring in a person's brain and make someone more vulnerable to depression and anxiety.
Daily or ongoing stressors can add up to what Chicago psychologist Laura Pappa calls "little t trauma" — like not feeling welcomed right away.
"A lot of people come here seeking the American dream and they realize that that's not there," says Pappa, who came to the U.S. from Argentina as a teen. "A lot of people were not expecting that, how hard it is on this side. I've had a lot of parents who've come alone and ask themselves, was it worth it?"
It can be hard to persuade migrants to seek help, however. There's a stigma about the need for mental health care in many immigrant communities, particularly among Latino men, Pappa says.
But, she adds, the stigma is easing as talking about emotions becomes more common.
Training the front-line workers in shelters
One effort to provide faster help involves training hundreds of peoplewho don't have a medical background, but work in city-run shelters. These front-line workers, such as case managers and shelter supervisors, are learning to lead support groups called Café y Comunidad charlas — coffee and community talks.
The initiative is led by the Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health, the University of Chicago's Crown Family School, and Lurie Children's Center for Childhood Resilience.
The idea is to help migrants feel less isolated and try to prevent the most extreme outcomes, such as suicide.
"We have to help people the minute they arrive," explainsAimee Hilado, an assistant professor at UC's Crown School and chair of the coalition. "That's actually going to promote healing down the line."
Case manager Albert Ayala has led a charla in the ballroom of a downtown shelter. He recalls moments of joy, such as when a woman said she was searching for love — and hands shot up hoping to catch her attention.
Ayala says he's watched migrants who arrive scared and shy blossom after attending a charla.
"We try to tell them we're no different from you," says Ayala, who is Mexican American. "Your dream is possible."
Leaders in Philadelphia and San Jose have reached out asking how to replicate the effort, Hilado says.
Outside his shelter, Rubiano, the migrant from Colombia, says he hasn't attended one of these support groups. He says he tries to keep busy working on his English skills. And he recently found a full-time job in a supermarket.
He longs for his family, and for the chance to bring them here — once there is a stable life he can offer them.
WBEZ is part of the Mental Health Parity Collaborative, a group of newsrooms covering stories on mental health care access and inequities in the U.S. The Collaborative's partners include The Carter Center, the Center for Public Integrity and newsrooms in select states across the country.
WBEZ's Manuel Martinez contributed to this report.
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Where Trump's legal cases stand ahead of fraud trial ruling
Former President Donald Trump is awaiting rulings in multiple court cases. The judge in Trump's civil fraud case said he would try to issue a ruling by Wednesday. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins "America Decides" to examine the status of the GOP frontrunner's legal troubles.
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What was once a police substation on Belgrove Drive will, within months, be officially transformed into a new Kearny Health Department community annex, bringing more, much-needed healthcare access to the southern end of town and East Newark.
While the property has been used for events like food distribution and more, it will become much more than that once the project is completed in about a year, according to the town.
Last week, Jeff Schlecht, senior project manager of the firm RSC Architects, Hackensack, was at Town Hall to explain the project.
“The annex will provide supplemental health services to the local community — testing, inoculations, food distribution and seminars, so it’s small, one-story facility to supplement everything else going on.”
Schlecht says the new facility will be in the same spot of the old police substation that was built in the late 1990s. The parking lot on the other side of the property will not be affected, though the annex will include four spots for employees and visitors.
The existing trailer will be removed to make way for a 1,500 square foot “square” building with a vestibule for reception, a meeting room big enough to accommodate up to 41 people, two consultation (exam) rooms, a restroom and a small office area with workstations for employees.
As part of the design, the sloped roof will include solar battery backup power — a Tesla power wall — that will keep the building functioning with the building’s essentials, such as refrigerators, computers, etc., if there is a power outage. The building, itself, will have partial solar power.
A digital sign board will be also be placed on the property.
The tent, used now mostly for food distribution, will remain in a similar spot and for the same purpose.
And even better news? The project is ready to go.
“We’re ready for bid,” Schlecht said. “We expect an early award for spring construction, about nine months’ duration for the contract for construction which puts us toward the end of the year (2024) for final construction. The estimated cost, we have it at $887,000 with some (Community Development Block Grant) funding that’s going to offset that (price).”
Town Administrator Stephen Marks took that one step further, noting 100% of the project will be paid for by federal CDBG funding and administered by Hudson County. The initial allocation of $700K was bumped, he said, to “well over $1 million,” to cover all costs for the annex.
Not a penny of taxpayer money will be used.
First Ward Councilman George Zapata, who represents the First Ward, where the annex will be located, seemed excited for the prospect of the coming project.
“I just want to say thank you for all the work you did in putting this together,” Zapata said. “It’s kinda crazy to think of how fast the year has flown when this project was first being discussed and when we first all met at the current substation to figure out a way to best utilize that space without infringing on parking that’s vital to that area … and touching on the renewable-energy option.
“I’m very happy to see that those solar panels are going to be there as well as the option for that backup generator.”
Zapata also thanked Health Director Annie McNair for her hard work leading to this day.
Meanwhile, First Ward Councilwoman Marytrine DeCastro wanted to ensure the equipment to be used for the project wouldn’t be left overnight and on weekends, thus taking away precious parking spaces.
“We think most of the work can be done without negatively impacting the parking.” Schlecht said, noting there could be some minimal disruption to parking at the beginning of the construction phase. The town’s consulting engineer Michael Neglia said the contractors will be required to put in writing the prohibition of parking on the property by the workers.
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle was, like Zapata, appreciative of McNair’s efforts and thensome.
“I know many residents of the First Ward don’t drive,” she said. “This is a big boost to the First Ward. Good job, (Jeff.)”
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Rubicon Technology Partners ("Rubicon"), a Boulder, CO-based private equity firm focused on middle market, enterprise software investments was named one of
Grady Campbell's 2024 TOP 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market. The award recognizes Rubicon's investment strategy and collaborative partnership approach, which have allowed Rubicon to repeatedly build scaled, operationally mature enterprise software businesses for over a decade. Rubicon has over $3.8 billion in assets under management as of January 2024 and has completed over 65 acquisitions since Rubicon was founded in 2012.
"At Rubicon, strategic and operational transformation is fundamental to our investment thesis, recognizing its pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and maximizing returns," said Steve Carpenter, Partner. "Our integrated team, with diverse backgrounds and expertise, offers differentiated perspectives and innovative solutions to execute transformative initiatives effectively."
"We have found that lower middle-market companies often sit at an inflection point where they are positioned to grow and to expand profitability by implementing best-in-class operational processes and through strategic M&A," said Jason Winsten, Partner. "At Rubicon, we leverage our frameworks and enterprise software expertise to help management teams and founders think through these critical strategic and operational decisions in order to drive efficient growth."
"Our collaborative partnership model makes us a partner of choice to founders, and together we're able to build inherently competitive companies," said John
Hodge, Partner.
Grady Campbell's 2024 TOP 50 PE Firms in the Middle Market is an award that recognizes private equity firms selected based upon the merits of their nominations. This award is not indicative of any future Rubicon fund performance. Other third parties or investors may disagree with this award. An award may not be representative of a particular investor's experience.
About Rubicon
Rubicon Technology Partners invests in enterprise software companies with proven products and talented management teams to help develop market leadership positions. Rubicon enables companies to adapt to the changing requirements of their businesses as they grow and scale using a set of proprietary processes, best practices and a portfolio-wide engagement model. Rubicon has over $3.8 billion in assets under management and is headquartered in Boulder, CO with additional offices in Palo Alto, CA and New Haven, CT. Rubicon's experience, collaborative approach, capital and culture make it a compelling partner for software companies seeking to accelerate the growth, profitability and strategic value of their platform. For more information, please visit .
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Conor Bradley inspires Liverpool as Manchester City and Tottenham also win
Youngster Conor Bradley registered his first Liverpool goal and two assists as the Premier League leaders thumped Chelsea 4-1 at Anfield to go five points clear at the top.
The 20-year-old right-back fired into the bottom corner in the 39th minute to double the Reds’ lead having earlier provided the pass that led to Diogo Jota’s opener midway through the first half.
After Darwin Nunez sent a penalty against the post in first-half stoppage-time – one of four times he hit the woodwork – the advantage was extended in the 65th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai headed in from Bradley’s cross.
Christopher Nkunku replied before Luis Diaz wrapped things up for Jurgen Klopp’s men as they made it 15 league matches unbeaten, and four successive wins, in their first top-flight outing since the German’s announcement that he is to step down as boss at the end of the season.
A miserable evening for Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea ended a three-match winning run as they stayed 10th.
Manchester City, who have played a game fewer than Liverpool, returned to second place with their fourth league victory on the bounce, beating struggling Burnley 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Conor Bradley impressed in Liverpool´s 4-1 win over Chelsea (Peter Byrne/PA)
Julian Alvarez netted twice on his 24th birthday and Rodri also got on the scoresheet before top-scorer Erling Haaland make his comeback from injury as a 71st-minute substitute.
Ameen Al-Dakhil netted a stoppage-time consolation for second-bottom Burnley, managed by ex-City captain Vincent Kompany, as Pep Guardiola’s treble-winners went above Arsenal on goal difference.
Tottenham moved into the top four after a flurry of goals early in the second half helped them come from behind to beat Brentford 3-2 at home.
Neal Maupay’s effort for the Bees on the quarter-hour mark was cancelled out three minutes into the second half by Destiny Udogie.
Brennan Johnson then put Spurs ahead a minute later, with Richarlison adding a further goal for the hosts seven minutes on from that.
Ivan Toney subsequently reduced the deficit in the 67th minute but Ange Postecoglou’s team emerged with the three points to leapfrog Aston Villa in the table.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HELIXintel's CEO Jon DeWald is returning permanently to Western New York (WNY) to contribute to and shape the startup ecosystem after a successful Series A funding round.
The region is currently experiencing a significant surge, marking a substantial evolution in Buffalo's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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"Our goal is to contribute to the narrative of Buffalo as a dynamic and influential player in the startup ecosystem."
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"It is truly remarkable to witness the transformation of Buffalo in the startup landscape," said
DeWald. "Witnessing the dynamic growth and evolution of opportunities is both inspiring and invigorating." Before venturing into the entrepreneurial realm, he served in the United States Marine Corps and was awarded the prestigious Medal of Valor for his actions during the Battle of Fallujah. Since his departure, DeWald has noticed a considerable transformation in WNY.
Initiatives spearheaded by New York State, and an expanding network of local entrepreneurs, play a large role in the increase of startup activity, as reported by The Buffalo News . The evolving landscape has enabled startups to secure substantial funding, at an accelerated pace, indicative of the expanding availability of capital in the region. This underscores Buffalo's emergence as a key player in fostering rapid and robust growth within the startup community.
HELIXintel Contributes to Buffalo's Resurgence
HELIXintel is a revolutionary Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) platform, transforming how businesses manage property, equipment, supplies, and inventory of all sizes. Founded in 2019, the company concluded a successful Series A funding round in 2023, positioning it for substantial growth. Since then, the team has welcomed five additional members, including Greg Ross , Senior Vice President of Sales, and Brian Sullivan, Vice President of Data.
"WNY embodies a community that not only embraces innovation but actively nurtures a supportive environment for it," DeWald expressed. To effectively accommodate the company's expansion, the team is exploring options for a new office space – another force that drove DeWald's decision to return to the region. HELIXintel is presently located at the University at Buffalo Incubator @ CBLS, a central hub for the local startup scene.
DeWald is enthusiastic about expanding the team in this thriving environment and continuing to positively impact the future of WNY's startup scene. "Our goal is to contribute to the narrative of Buffalo as a dynamic and influential player in the startup ecosystem, fostering innovation and development opportunities for years to come."
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U.S. strikes Houthi anti-aircraft missile near Yemen
The U.S. struck a Houthi anti-aircraft missile that officials say was threatening an American aircraft flying over Yemen, according to CBS News national security correspondent David Martin. It is not yet clear if this operation is a response to the Sunday attack at a base in Jordan that killed three Americans.
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Drivers brave extremely muddy conditions late Tuesday afternoon on 290th Rd. east of Lincolnville.
A girl in a prairie dress and boots took part Monday in "Pioneer Games" on the playground at Marion Elementary School. Earlier, Rachelle Meinecke, director of Lowell Holms Museum of Anthropology at Wichita State University, talk to students about Plains Indian homes, and students made clay artworks, adding wheat grains and a hole for hanging the ornaments.
Members of Hillsboro's Studio 23 Jazz class strike a pose as they end their routine Friday during halftime of Hillsboro's boys basketball game.
Marion's Cole Smith pulls down one of six rebounds he captured in a homecoming game Thursday against Council Grove.
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Senate Republicans demanded that President Biden's national security funding package for Ukraine be tied to policy changes to address the crisis at the southwest border. But now that negotiators say they are ready to release details of a bipartisan plan to reduce the surge of migrants at the border, Republican divisions could scuttle the plan.
Months of negotiations between the Republicans, Democrats and the Biden administration officials are now threatened by politics. Former President Trump, the GOP's likely 2024 presidential nominee, has been publicly slamming the deal and urging lawmakers to oppose it.
Negotiators started the week promising to release a bill in the coming days. But by Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to signal he's ready to move on, and focus on getting money to two key U.S. allies at war.
"It's time for us to move something, hopefully including the border agreement, but we need to get help to Israel and Ukraine, quickly," McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters.
McConnell has consistently argued that divided government is the moment to extract demands on border policy from Democrats.
Pressed about what voters would think of GOP lawmakers who sink a bill because Trump directed them to, McConnell sidestepped the question. "I still favor trying to make law when you can" and said what the bipartisan group is working on is better than current immigration law, adding, "you're asking me, a question I can't answer right now, which is the fate of it."
Senators already know key details
The top Democratic negotiator working on a border plan, Chris Murphy, D-Conn., has signaled for days that the deal is basically done, but getting sign off from the GOP to move ahead is the hold up.
"We have a bipartisan agreement to help address the crisis at the border. Republicans have been desperate for that. Why would they walk away from it?"
Senate Republicans huddled at their weekly lunch on Wednesday to discuss next steps, but the consensus coming out of the meeting was that lawmakers want to see the details.
But after weeks of negotiations, the key provisions have already been explained to lawmakers from both parties.
The bill includes several tools to address the border, including: giving the president the ability to shutdown the border if the numbers of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. climbs above a certain threshold, adjusting the rules for who qualifies for asylum and allowing migrants authorization to work while awaiting adjudication of their asylum claim.
Extended negotiations opened space for critics
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said the effort is "an uphill climb" because as the talks have continued, some members have impressions about what the proposal will do and "there are certain people who will never change their mind."
Tillis has said a border plan needs to get the majority of Senate Republicans in order to move ahead. But Trump injecting himself into the process has caused many lawmakers to refrain from backing the framework, making it tougher to meet that test.
Oklahoma GOP Sen. Jim Lankford is crafting the plan along with Murphy and Independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Lankford spent time on Sunday talk shows swatting down leaks about the plan that conservative media outlets are painting as a green light for 5,000 additional migrants a day.
Texas Republican Sen, John Cornyn, who was an early advocate of linking money for Ukraine to changes to the Biden administration's policies, said people need time to see an official piece of legislation.
"People are talking about what they think is in it, and what they've heard is in it, what's not in it,' Cornyn told reporters. "I think the first thing we need to do is see where the conference is based on the text rather than just based on rumors and hearsay."
Tillis called Wednesday's meeting "a good discussion." But added, "I would ask those same members who are calling for time to read it, but not judge something they haven't read."
Others who came out against the bill already are already dismissing the proposals.
"I think this is a bad bill," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tx., told reporters. "And the simplest reason is it doesn't solve the problem."
Cruz blamed Senate Democrats for crafting a bill that "allows Joe Biden to continue the open borders," despite the months of bipartisan negotiations that have taken place. President Biden endorsed the proposal and said last week if Congress passes it he would immediately shutdown the border.
Some optimisim remains
Murphy remained optimistic on Wednesday that the deal would survive and come to the floor for a vote, possibly as soon as this week.
He said a "sizable, important group of Republican senators" are making a good faith effort to get something done on the border, and suggested that others are making disingenuous arguments about needing to see the full text.
"This is not a detailed study of the issue. This is a question as to whether they are going to put Trump before solving the problem," Murphy said.
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Get into a UFC cage - Postecoglou tells Spurs to focus on football not fighting
Ange Postecoglou was pleased Tottenham regained their composure to storm back to earn a crucial 3-2 home win over Brentford but told both sets of players to enter the UFC ring if they want to focus on grappling over goals.
Spurs were sluggish in the first half and trailed to Neal Maupay’s 15th-minute opener, which saw him mock James Maddison’s darts celebration and appeared to be the catalyst for a fiery contest between the London rivals.
Whatever Postecoglou said at half-time did the trick though with Tottenham scoring twice in 72 seconds through Destiny Udogie and substitute Brennan Johnson before Richarlison made it three goals in eight second-half minutes when he steered home with 56 minutes on the clock.
Ivan Toney set up a grandstand finish when he pounced on Udogie’s error to score in front of England boss Gareth Southgate, but Spurs held on to leapfrog Aston Villa and reclaim fourth spot following a chaotic encounter.
Asked if Maupay’s darts celebration had fired up his team, Postecoglou replied: “I hope not because that’s exactly what I’m talking about.
“I’m not a fan of it. I don’t like the whole bravado, pushing people around. If you’re that brave about things, my players and their players, get into a UFC cage and I’ll see how brave they are.
“We’re out there to play football and that’s what I want our guys to do, focus on playing football and they shouldn’t get motivated by things that aren’t really that important to us.
“Like I said, we got sucked in first half. Second half was better.
“I think we started the game well, started with good intensity and good tempo, obviously they score and then we lost our way.
“We lost focus. I was a bit frustrated with our inability to stay disciplined, just too many stops and starts, it kind of plays into their hands, lots of set pieces and throw ins.
“We spent more time talking to the referee than playing the game. I was a bit frustrated we lost our real clear focus.
“Second half, I think for 25-30 minutes we were outstanding, scored three great goals and probably should have had a couple more.”
Spurs started on the front foot but were rocked when Udogie gave away possession to Christian Norgaard, who sent Toney away and while Guglielmo Vicario denied him, Maupay was on hand to bundle home and score for a fourth consecutive match.
Tottenham got sucked into Brentford’s game-plan after with the rest of the first 45 stop-start and containing plenty of melees, but a double substitution at the break inspired the hosts’ comeback with Johnson and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg introduced.
Udogie slotted home after a slick one-two with Werner, who then set up Johnson at the back post in the 49th-minute.
When Richarlison fired in for his seventh league goal in as many matches, after Maddison’s shot had been blocked, Spurs were on track for three points but another poor Udogie pass allowed Toney to tee up a dramatic finale in N17.
Maddison was forced off late on with cramp, but Postecoglou’s side survived seven minutes of stoppage-time to return to the top four.
Maddison returned to start for Tottenham (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Opposite number Thomas Frank stoked the fire further after full time when he questioned why Tottenham had allowed Maupay’s darts celebration to irritate them.
“If that’s what’s irritating them, then they have a problem,” Frank said.
“Is that fair enough? If they are talking about darts celebrations winding them up, then I think they have an issue, personally.”
On Postecoglou’s UFC suggestion, Frank added: “Yeah, I agree. Just in general concentrate on playing football.”
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Gaming industry charitable organization announces leadership appointments
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Global Gaming Women (GGW) , the gaming industry non-profit dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and influencing the development of professional women,
announced the appointment of Lauren Bates to President of the Board of Directors. A longtime senior executive in the industry, Bates most recently served as the organization's 1st Vice President-a role now held by Siobhan Lane, Light & Wonder, Inc.'s EVP & Group CEO, Gaming. Brandi Ellis, SVP of VIP Marketing at Caesars Entertainment, Inc., has been named to the position of GGW's 2nd Vice President, where Lane had prior served. These appointments went into effect January 1, 2024, and run until 2026.
"Lauren's demonstrated work ethic and determination has had a huge impact in promoting the recent growth and success of Global Gaming Women, which I'm looking forward to seeing continued under her leadership as President," said Cassie Stratford, outgoing Global Gaming Women President and current Boyd Gaming Corporation SVP of Legal Operations and Regulatory Compliance. Bates' term as president follows the completion of Stratford's 2-year presidential term at GGW. "It has been incredibly rewarding to work with so many to advance GGW's vision for the betterment of our industry, and thanks to the support of our sponsors and community, this new leadership team will bring their incredible energy to bring our mission to new levels in the years to come."
Additionally, Global Gaming Women has appointed Samantha Huff-Schlueter, Senior Manager – Assurance Services Group at RubinBrown LLP, as Treasurer; Kate White, Vice President of Intelligence & IT Program Management at PENN Entertainment Inc., as Secretary; and Kelci Binau, Attorney at McDonald Carano, as General Counsel. GGW has also approved the following new members to its Board of Directors for 2024-26: Karin Bernkopf, Senior Director of Marketing, Gaming, IGT; Adi Kasunic, Vice President of Human Resources, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; Tashina Lazcano, Director of Marketing & Communications, Konami Gaming, Inc.; Cortney Luvera, Senior Manager, The Coca-Cola Company; Suzanne Trout, EVP & CMO, Cordish Gaming Group; and Julie Woodruff, Vice President of Finance, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee and Seminole Brighton Casino. For a complete list of officers, please click
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"Since 2011, the focus of Global Gaming Women has been to support, inspire, and influence the development of women in gaming. Today, every member of GGW's Board of Directors is centered on that same mission," said GGW President Lauren Bates. "With the investment, success, and geographic expansion achieved in the last two years by outgoing president Cassie Stratford, GGW has a solid foundation for even greater growth, which I aim to accomplish."
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado speaks about ban on presidential candidacy
The U.S. is reinstating sanctions on Venezuela after the country's highest court upheld a 15-year ban on opposition leader María Corina Machado holding office. President Nicolás Maduro's government announced this ban in June, days after Machado officially declared her presidential candidacy. Machado joined CBS News to discuss the ban and her decision to continue her campaign.
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A girl in a prairie dress and boots took part Monday in "Pioneer Games" on the playground at Marion Elementary School. Earlier, Rachelle Meinecke, director of Lowell Holms Museum of Anthropology at Wichita State University, talk to students about Plains Indian homes, and students made clay artworks, adding wheat grains and a hole for hanging the ornaments.
Members of Hillsboro's Studio 23 Jazz class strike a pose as they end their routine Friday during halftime of Hillsboro's boys basketball game.
Marion's Cole Smith pulls down one of six rebounds he captured in a homecoming game Thursday against Council Grove.
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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but signaled that rates could fall in the coming months if inflation continues to cool.
Policy makers have kept their benchmark interest rate between 5.25% and 5.5% — the highest in over two decades — since July.
Fed chairman Jerome Powell told reporters Wednesday that interest rates are unlikely to go any higher, and that he and his colleagues are beginning to contemplate cutting rates.
"If the economy evolves broadly as expected, it will likely be appropriate to begin dialing back policy restraint at some point this year," Powell said.
He cautioned, however, that the economy remains unpredictable and said the central bank would proceed cautiously.
"The economic outlook is uncertain and we remain highly attentive to inflation risks," Powell said.
The Fed has been pleasantly surprised by the rapid drop in inflation in recent months. Core prices in December — which exclude food and energy prices — were up just 2.9% from a year ago, according to the Fed's preferred inflation yardstick. That's a smaller increase than the 3.2% core inflation rate that Fed officials had projected in December.
If that positive trend continues, the Fed may be able to start cutting interest rates as early as this spring. First, though, Powell said he and his colleagues will need to see additional evidence that inflation is easing.
And he sounded doubtful about a rate cut at the Fed's next meeting in March as many investors in Wall Street had hoped for.
"Based on the meeting today, I would tell you that I don't think it's likely the committee will reach a level of confidence by the time of the March meeting," Powell said. "But that's to be seen."
The comments disappointed investors, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling 317 points.
Investors are still hopeful about a rate cut by the following Fed meeting in May, with markets putting the likelihood of that at better than 90%.
Good omens in the economy
Both the economy and the job market have performed better than expected over the last year, despite the highest interest rates since 2001. The nation's gross domestic product grew 3.1% in 2023, while employers added 2.7 million jobs
Unemployment has been under 4%for nearly two years. And average wages in December were up 4.1% from a year ago.
While that strong economy is welcome news for businesses and workers, it also raises the risk of reigniting inflation. As a result, Fed policymakers say they'll be cautious not to cut interest rates prematurely.
"We have history on this," Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic told the Rotary Club of Atlanta this month. "In the '70s, the Fed started removing accommodation too soon. Inflation spiked back up. Then we had to tighten. Inflation came down. Then we removed it again. Inflation went back up. And by the time we were done with that, all Americans could think about was inflation."
The Fed is determined not to repeat that '70s show. At the same time, waiting too long to cut interest rates risks slowing the economy more than necessary to bring inflation under control.
A report from the Labor Department Wednesday showed employers' cost for labor rose more slowly than expected in the final months of last year. Labor costs increased just 0.9% in the fourth quarter. That's a smaller increase than the previous quarter, suggesting labor costs are putting less upward pressure on prices.
Fed officials promised to keep an eye on upcoming economic data and adjust accordingly.
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Danny Rohl: Sheffield Wednesday will fight for everything in relegation battle
Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl vowed his team “will fight for everything” to stay in the Championship after their winless run reached three matches with a 0-0 home draw with Watford.
Rohl felt his team deserved to win a game which saw both teams hit the woodwork in the first period and Di’Shon Bernard denied a second-half opener by the impressive Watford goalkeeper Ben Hamer.
The Owls had 19 shots throughout the contest but failed to score against a Watford side who picked up their first clean sheet since November.
Rohl insists his team’s display was not one of a team five points adrift in the relegation zone.
He told a press conference: “We did well as a team but I believe if we do this in the next 17 games we will achieve our goals because this performance is not a performance from a relegation side.
“Of course we need some luck to win some games and the decisions today were not easy to take, but this is football.
Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl insists his side´s performance warranted more than a draw against Watford (Richard Sellers/PA)
“When I arrived the club had no belief, the club in trouble, no positive energy… whereas now my team goes into every game with the conviction we can take something.
“Everyone should be proud of what we have done since I arrived here. As long as I am the manager we will fight for everything.”
The Owls travel to fellow relegation battlers Huddersfield at the weekend and would move within two points of their Yorkshire rivals with victory.
Rohl admits it is an important match but does not think it will decide their fate.
“It’s a big game and we have to be ready for the fight,” he added.
“I also believe this game will not decide whether we stay in the league or not. It’s just another game with three points up for grabs. There is a lot in the game but after we have 16 games to go.”
Watford boss Valerien Ismael blamed the poor conditions as his side missed an opportunity to go within a point of the play-offs and drew for the fourth time in five league outings.
He said: “We will take the point, the pitch was awful and difficult to play football.
“We knew that before and prepared the guys but it was really bad. That’s why it was difficult for us to control the ball as usual and struggled a bit more than usual.
“Nonetheless we had some great chances in the first half to score but we were disciplined, calm and focused on our game.
“It was a tough away game but we finally have a clean sheet after two months and 15 games, but we take what we can get at the minute.”
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What to know after study shows shift toward shorter pregnancies and earlier births
An alarming new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a shift toward shorter pregnancies and earlier births. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for Public Health at KFF, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the report, early-birth risk factors and what expecting mothers can look out for.
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Members of Hillsboro's Studio 23 Jazz class strike a pose as they end their routine Friday during halftime of Hillsboro's boys basketball game.
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Top tech CEOs were being grilled in Washington by lawmakers, who said the companies have failed to protect children from being subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation on their websites.
The executives include Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, X's Linda Yaccarino and TikTok's Shou Zi Chew, among others.
The social media apps have "given predators powerful new tools to exploit children," said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., at the kickoff of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday. He noted that the powerful apps "have changed the way we live, work and play."
The hearing is one of several over the past year as pressure builds for federal regulators to do more to hold tech companies accountable for children's safety online. Lawmakers have spoken out, have written letters to the CEOs and are pushing five separate bills that cover social media and child safety.
States have also targeted the social media companies. Last year, 13 states passed laws to protect kids on social media, and more states are expected to do the same.
"You have blood on your hands," Sen. Lindsey Graham tells Zuckerberg
Of the companies testifying on Wednesday, Meta has especially come under fire for allegedly creating a toxic environment for children. In October, a group of more than 40 states sued the company for allegedly designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive.
Separately, New Mexico's attorney general filed another suit against Meta, alleging it fails to remove child sexual abuse material from its platforms and also makes it easy for adults to solicit minors.
That lawsuit came after a Facebook whistleblower, Arturo Bejar, testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee in November. Based on data he collected while working at Facebook, he said he found that 24% of teens had received unwanted sexual advances. And when harmful posts are reported, he said, only 2% are taken down.
During Wednesday's hearing, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., laid into Zuckerberg.
"Mr. Zuckerberg," Graham began, "you have blood on your hands. You have a product that's killing people."
The packed audience, which included parents, survivors and child advocates, erupted in applause.
Zuckerberg has testified several times before members of the Senate, and he voluntarily agreed to speak again on Wednesday. In his opening statement, he said, "Keeping young people safe online has been a challenge since the internet began."
"No matter how much we invest or how effective our tools are, there's always more to learn and more improvements to make," Zuckerberg added.
Internal emails show Zuckerberg declined to hire staff to protect children online
In the lead-up to Wednesday's hearing, Meta rolled out new tools geared toward protecting kids online. Those include barring children under age 18 from seeing posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. The company says it has around 40,000 people working on safety and security issues.
But just hours before the hearing began, lawmakers released 90 pages of internal emails that showed Meta has refused to fully commit to improving child safety on its platforms. At one point in 2021, the emails show, Zuckerberg declined a proposal to hire 45 new staff members dedicated to children's well-being.
The emails show top executives at Meta discussing budget and head count, as well as the fact that if they didn't address the issue they'd face increased regulatory risk and external criticism.
"This work & narrative has of course become a more critical focal point for policymakers, regulators et al in recent weeks — this is not likely to diminish going forward," Nick Clegg, Meta's president of global affairs wrote in a 2021 email to Zuckerberg.
The internal emails were produced in response to a letter that Senators Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., sent to Meta in November.
Five federal bills introduced
Of the other executives to testify, TikTok's Chew has also appeared before Congresslast year, but this is the first time lawmakers have grilled X's Yaccarino and the two other CEOs: Snap's Evan Spiegel and Discord's Jason Citron. Chew volunteered to speak on Wednesday, but Yaccarino, Spiegel and Citron agreed only after being subpoenaed.
Snap has come out as the sole social media company to throw its support behind the Kids Online Safety Act, which is one of the bills that lawmakers are hoping to bring to the Senate floor this year. If passed, it would hold tech companies accountable for feeding teens toxic content.
"Many of the largest and most successful internet companies today were born here in the United States of America, and we must lead not only in technical innovation but also in smart regulation," Snap's Spiegel said in his opening remarks on Wednesday.
Throughout the hearing, several of the senators tried to get the tech CEOs to agree to back legislation. All of the executives said more had to be done and they agree with regulation, but besides Spiegel, none said they'd fully back one of the bills.
At one point Senator Chris Coons, D-Del., tried to get the CEOs to support legislation he and several other senators introduced, the Platform Accountability and Transparency Act.
"Is there any one of you willing to say now that you support this bill?" Coons asked the CEOs.
After the question didn't elicit a response, he followed up with: "Mr. Chairman, let the record reflect a yawning silence from the leaders of the social media platforms."
Child safety groups and parents joined lawmakers for several press conferences on Wednesday. They echoed the senators' demands that more has to be done to protect kids online.
"Parents used to worry about where their kids were at 10 p.m.," said Imran Ahmed, CEO and founder of the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate. "These days, they may be physically present, but we don't know who they're spending time with online and what they're being exposed to every day."
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Pep Guardiola admits he is spoilt for choice with fully-fit Man City squad
Pep Guardiola admits he faces a selection headache now that all of his Manchester City stars are back fit as the Premier League title race heats up.
Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Burnley saw Kevin De Bruyne make his first start since the opening day of the season following a hamstring injury, while Erling Haaland returned from a foot problem as a second-half substitute.
But it was again Julian Alvarez who was the star for City, with the Argentinian World Cup winner scoring twice in the first half as City cruised to victory.
The hosts took complete control when Rodri added a third early in the second half before Ameen Al-Dakhil got a late consolation for Vincent Kompany’s men.
Alvarez has enjoyed an extended run in Guardiola’s side this season, in large part thanks to De Bruyne’s absence and his brace took him to 15 goals for the campaign.
“For his age, for the numbers in the Premier League, for what he gives to all the team it is unbelievable,” Guardiola said.
“He’s a world champion playing alongside (Lionel) Messi, (Angel) Di Maria and Enzo Fernandez. If you are not good you cannot play in that team.
“He can play in three different positions and have an incredible sense with the intensity to run. He’s really good.”
That versatility could be key to Alvarez’s hopes of retaining his place in the City starting eleven.
Alvarez has been a star for City so far this season (Nick Potts/PA)
“They can play together,” added. “They are exceptional players. It gives me more of a headache for selection but they need to compete with each other.”
After missing 10 games with a bone injury, Haaland started the night on the bench and came on to replace De Bruyne in the 71st minute. His first attempt at goal was a mis-kick, but Guardiola was pleased with the way he led the line.
Asked if he needed to be eased back in, Guardiola said: “If it was 7-0 at half-time he would have played more minutes. If it was 0-0 maybe he wouldn’t have played a minute.
“I saw him sharp, the feeling that he was there. He didn’t have clear chances but he has three or four, and the moment when Jeremy (Doku) didn’t see him but he can score with his quality.
“It has been really good without him for the last two months but with him we are a better team and we are really pleased that he is back.”
Burnley, without a top-flight win away to Manchester City since 1963, probably knew what to expect from the night, but at least took consolation from Al-Dakhil’s late goal, their first at the Etihad since 2019.
But the loss leaves them still deep in trouble, seven points adrift of safety with only 12 points from 22 games.
“It’s never great when you lose,” former City captain Kompany said. “They’re a great side, we know that. It felt like a lot had to go our way for us to get something.
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany (Nick Potts/PA)
“In moments we were dangerous. We could’ve avoided the goals. We have to move on against Fulham (on Saturday).
“My job is to give the guys support in these moments and hold them accountable. But we’re playing against a team that exploits every mistake… we’re showing bits that should make us confident.”
Kompany indicated he is still hopeful of some business before Thursday’s transfer deadline, but admitted finding game-changing signings was highly unlikely.
“I hope something will happen tomorrow,” he said. “We have to rely on the boys we have. You can make miracle transfers but they’re very difficult to find.”
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White House considering strategic bombing campaign in response to drone attack
President Biden says he has a plan to respond to the drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans. Administration officials say it will likely involve multiple targets and actions over multiple days, all part of an effort to retaliate without escalating the conflict. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
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Drivers brave extremely muddy conditions late Tuesday afternoon on 290th Rd. east of Lincolnville.
A girl in a prairie dress and boots took part Monday in "Pioneer Games" on the playground at Marion Elementary School. Earlier, Rachelle Meinecke, director of Lowell Holms Museum of Anthropology at Wichita State University, talk to students about Plains Indian homes, and students made clay artworks, adding wheat grains and a hole for hanging the ornaments.
Members of Hillsboro's Studio 23 Jazz class strike a pose as they end their routine Friday during halftime of Hillsboro's boys basketball game.
Marion's Cole Smith pulls down one of six rebounds he captured in a homecoming game Thursday against Council Grove.
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James Maddison and Neal Maupay clash after dart celebration drama
James Maddison and Neal Maupay were embroiled in a war of words after the Brentford forward mocked the Tottenham midfielder’s goal celebration.
Maupay opened the scoring in the 15th minute at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday night and celebrated by throwing a dart alongside Ivan Toney, mimicking the move Maddison and Spurs team-mate Son Heung-min have done this season.
That annoyed big darts fan Maddison, who had a heated exchange with Maupay on the goalscorer’s way back to the centre circle.
The England international had the last laugh though, with goals from Destiny Udogie, Brennan Johnson and Richarlison securing a 3-2 win for Spurs.
James Maddison and Neal Maupay exchanged words (PA)
Maddison told TNT Sports: “He’s not scored enough goals of his own to have his own celebration so he’s copied mine.”
Maddison’s comments irked Maupay, who responded on Instagram after the game mocking his opponent’s relegation with Leicester last season.
The Frenchman wrote: “Went a bit early with that one.
“Gutted we couldn’t get the win. More goals and less relegations in my career than James Maddison. We go again monday bees.”
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Why the Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve Board announced it will not change interest rates for now as it eyes how to lower inflation without running the risk of entering a recession. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger looks at the Fed's decision and the upcoming cues to look out for in the economy.
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Drivers brave extremely muddy conditions late Tuesday afternoon on 290th Rd. east of Lincolnville.
A girl in a prairie dress and boots took part Monday in "Pioneer Games" on the playground at Marion Elementary School. Earlier, Rachelle Meinecke, director of Lowell Holms Museum of Anthropology at Wichita State University, talk to students about Plains Indian homes, and students made clay artworks, adding wheat grains and a hole for hanging the ornaments.
Members of Hillsboro's Studio 23 Jazz class strike a pose as they end their routine Friday during halftime of Hillsboro's boys basketball game.
Marion's Cole Smith pulls down one of six rebounds he captured in a homecoming game Thursday against Council Grove.
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American Reyna joins Forest on loan from Dortmund
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Premier League Nottingham Forest have signed Borussia Dortmund's 21-year-old midfielder Gio Reyna on loan until the end of the season, both clubs said on Wednesday.
The loan deal is without an option to buy and the English-born U.S. international has also signed a contract with Dortmund until 2026.
Reyna, who joined the Bundesliga club in 2019, has played 11 league matches this season, mainly as a substitute.
Forest, 16th in the Premier League table, travel to Bournemouth on Sunday.
(Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk, editing by Ed Osmond)
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Workers recording themselves getting laid off, posting videos on TikTok in somber trend
A new TikTok trend has people filming conversations where they learn they're losing their jobs and posting the footage, giving the world a front-row seat to their reactions. Jason Dorsey, author of "Z-Conomy," joined CBS News to talk about the videos.
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PTC sees quarterly revenue, profit below estimates in a tough economy
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Industrial software maker PTC forecast second-quarter revenue and profit below estimates on Wednesday, as elevated interest rates forced businesses to dial back software budgets.
PTC, which counts companies such as Volkswagen and Indian motorcycle maker Eicher Motors' Royal Enfield as clients, makes software that helps firms design, build and manage products throughout their life cycles.
The Boston-based company's stock fell about 3% in extended trading.
The company expects revenue to be between $560 million and $590 million in the second quarter, the midpoint of which is below analysts' average estimate of $582.4 million, according to LSEG data.
PTC, which makes computer-aided design software, projected adjusted earnings per share of $1.10 to $1.30 for the quarter ending March, compared with analysts' estimate of $1.26. (Reporting by Akash Sriram in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar)
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Liverpool move five points clear at the top after 4-1 rout of Chelsea
LIVERPOOL, England, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Twenty-year-old Conor Bradley scored his first goal for Liverpool and then set up one for Dominik Szoboszlai as Juergen Klopp's team moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea on Wednesday.
Liverpool, who are unbeaten at Anfield this season in all competitions, have 51 points after 22 games. Manchester City, who have a game in hand, are second and level on points with third-place Arsenal with 46. Chelsea are 10th with 31.
Liverpool played with such intensity from the opening whistle, their stifling press had Chelsea struggling to get out of their own half.
While Darwin Nunez peppered Chelsea's goal with seven shots in the first half, it was Diogo Jota who broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute when he bundled past a couple of Chelsea defenders to score.
Bradley whipped the Anfield fans into a frenzy in the 39th minute when he hammered home an angled shot to the far corner after a surging run.
The youngster from Northern Ireland then left a defender in his wake in the 65th minute before launching a pinpoint cross that Szoboszlai leapt to head past Djordje Petrovic.
Christopher Nkunku pulled one back in the 71st but Liverpool's Luis Diaz replied with a goal eight minutes later to send many of the Blues fans in attendance to the exits. (Reporting by Lori Ewing Editing by Toby Davis)
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Zuckerberg, other social media CEOs to testify before Senate about child safety
The leaders of Snap, TikTok, X, Meta and Discord will testify before the Senate Wednesday on whether they're doing enough to protect kids who use their platforms. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent sat down for an exclusive interview with the senators spearheading the hearing.
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Gemma Collins left her fans speechless as she revealed her real age while celebrating her birthday.
The Only Way Is Essex star marked her milestone by jetting off on a luxury holiday to the Maldives. She soaked up the sun in the gorgeous location. Gemma took to her Instagram where she posed for a photo inside her luxurious hotel room looking straight out onto a sandy beach.
The reality TV star donned a pink swimsuit as she admired the scenery. Alongside the snap, Gemma wrote: "43 TODAY NAMASTE NO REGRETS come to the Maldives to reconnect with nature and ground myself for the year ahead and to continue my soul purpose and thank you to all the rejection the nos the your not good enoughs or people looking down their nose at me cause I was a reality star we all start somewhere and I’m proud to be a reality star! Jesus was born in a stable and look what he did !!!!"
She added: "Your the ones who paid for my Maldives trip !!! X cause it made me stronger more determined and more focused HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME." Gemma was flooded with comments as her pals Jedward wrote: "Gemma our heart and family you bring so much joy and love to us! Surrounding you with love and hugs on this wonderful day your Birthday day! Happy Birthday."
Chloe Sims added: "Happy birthday GC hope you have the best day & a beautiful holiday." Claire Sweeney commented: "Happy birthday darling xxxx." Suzie Wells said: "Happy birthday Gemma have a lovely day." Gemma kicked off her birthday celebrations back in the UK as she enjoyed a glass of fizz at the posh Mandarin Oriental hotel near London’s Hyde Park.
In the caption, the former The Only Way Is Essex star urged her two million followers: “Happy Sunday everyone. Spring is coming!!! Hold on in there keep connecting to Mother Nature and your higher self!! Do you spend your time constantly on the phone and not living life!! Ditch the phone today get out the sun is shining go breathe in the air.
“If someone said to you 10 years ago you was going to be stuck all day looking at a phone what would you have said... comment below.” However, fans were quick to point out that Gemma’s own phone was out on the table. “With your phone literally in front of you open on the table. Come on Gem put it away,” said one fan, as another chimed in: “Are you making this post whilst on your phone? Which is on in front of you at the dinner table. Joke.” A third wrote: “Practice what you preach, put your phone away” as a fourth commented: “Her phone is literally on the table!”
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With so many Shrouded areas and a large world to explore, it’s only natural to wonder if you can get the rested buff outside your base in Enshrouded. The good news is that you can, and we’re going to teach you how!
How to Get the Rested Buff Outside Your Base in Enshrouded
You must sit next to a campfire to get the Rested Buff outside your base. You can use either a small campfire, which you can craft from the beginning of the game, or one of the large bonfires found in enemy-populated areas. Both types will work.
However, when you’re outside your base, the Rested Buff might not last as long. This is due to how the rested buff works. To make it last longer, sit near a campfire in a Sheltered, Warm, and Comfortable place. In other words, you need a place with walls, a roof, a campfire, and a bed.
You’ll rarely find a place in Embervale that meets all those requirements unless you build it yourself. Even then, achieving a high level of comfort can be challenging. To increase your level of Comfort in this game, you’ll need Furniture and decorative items. This is something that I find very clever in Enshrouded. The game provides an incentive for players to build a nice-looking base around their flame altars.
Because of this, it’s a good idea to carry Wooden Logs with you. You might have to stay outside longer than expected, find a bunch of enemies, and get into battles you didn’t plan. That way, you can build a basic campfire and rest next to it for a bit to regain your rested buff, even if for a short duration. The rested buff can save your life depending on what you find in the most dangerous areas of Embervale.
What Does the Rested Buff Do in Enshrouded?
The Rested Buff significantly increases your maximum Stamina for a duration. That duration will depend on how well-rested your character is. Check the top left of your screen to see if the Warmth, Comfort, and Shelter requirements are fulfilled to make sure that you will manage to keep the buff for as long as possible when you walk away from the campfire.
- This article was updated on January 31st, 2024
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NEW YORK – A graphic video from a Pennsylvania man accused of beheading his father that circulated for hours on YouTube has put a spotlight yet again on gaps in social media companies' ability to prevent horrific postings from spreading across the web.
Police said Wednesday that they charged Justin Mohn, 32, with first-degree murder and abusing a corpse after he beheaded his father, Michael, in their Bucks County home and publicized it in a 14-minute YouTube video that anyone, anywhere could see.
News of the incident — which drew comparisons to the beheading videos posted online by the Islamic State militants at the height of their prominence nearly a decade ago — came as the CEOs of Meta, TikTok and other social media companies were testifying in front of federal lawmakers frustrated by what they see as a lack of progress on child safety online. YouTube, which is owned by Google, did not attend the hearing despite its status as one of the most popular platforms among teens.
The disturbing video from Pennsylvania follows other horrific clips that have been broadcast on social media in recent years, including domestic mass shootings livestreamed from Louisville, Kentucky; Memphis, Tennessee; and Buffalo, New York — as well as carnages filmed abroad in Christchurch, New Zealand, and the German city of Halle.
Middletown Township Police Capt. Pete Feeney said the video in Pennsylvania was posted at about 10 p.m. Tuesday and online for about five hours, a time lag that raises questions about whether social media platforms are delivering on moderation practices that might be needed more than ever amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and an extremely contentious presidential election in the U.S.
“It’s another example of the blatant failure of these companies to protect us,” said Alix Fraser, director of the Council for Responsible Social Media at the nonprofit advocacy organization Issue One. “We can’t trust them to grade their own homework.”
A spokesperson for YouTube said the company removed the video, deleted Mohn’s channel and was tracking and removing any re-uploads that might pop up. The video-sharing site says it uses a combination of artificial intelligence and human moderators to monitor its platform, but did not respond to questions about how the video was caught or why it wasn't done sooner.
Major social media companies moderate content with the help of powerful automated systems, which can often catch prohibited content before a human can. But that technology can sometimes fall short when a video is violent and graphic in a way that is new or unusual, as it was in this case, said Brian Fishman, co-founder of the trust and safety technology startup Cinder.
That’s when human moderators are “really, really critical,” he said. “AI is improving, but it’s not there yet.”
Roughly 40 minutes after midnight Eastern time on Wednesday, the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism, a group set up by tech companies to prevent these types of videos from spreading online, said it alerted its members about the video. GIFCT allows the platform with the original footage to submit a “hash” — a digital fingerprint corresponding to a video — and notifies nearly two dozen other member companies so they can restrict it from their platforms.
But by Wednesday morning, the video had already spread to X, where a graphic clip of Mohn holding his father’s head remained on the platform for at least seven hours and received 20,000 views. The company, formerly known as Twitter, did not respond to a request for comment.
Experts in radicalization say that social media and the internet have lowered the barrier to entry for people to explore extremist groups and ideologies, allowing any person who may be predisposed to violence to find a community that reinforces those ideas.
In the video posted after the killing, Mohn described his father as a 20-year federal employee, espoused a variety of conspiracy theories and ranted against the government.
Most social platforms have policies to remove violent and extremist content. But they can’t catch everything, and the emergence of many newer, less closely moderated sites has allowed more hateful ideas to fester unchecked, said Michael Jensen, senior researcher at the University of Maryland-based Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, or START.
Despite the obstacles, social media companies need to be more vigilant about regulating violent content, said Jacob Ware, a research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
“The reality is that social media has become a front line in extremism and terrorism,” Ware said. “That’s going to require more serious and committed efforts to push back.”
Nora Benavidez, senior counsel at the media advocacy group Free Press, said among the tech reforms she would like to see are more transparency about what kinds of employees are being impacted by layoffs, and more investment in trust and safety workers.
Google, which owns YouTube, this month laid off hundreds of employees working on its hardware, voice assistance and engineering teams. Last year, the company said it cut 12,000 workers “across Alphabet, product areas, functions, levels and regions,” without offering additional detail.
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AP journalists Beatrice Dupuy and Mike Balsamo in New York, and Mike Catalini in Levittown, Pennsylvania, contributed to this report.
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Feuds can be exhilarating at first, but they eventually become exhausting.
This is the case, too, with Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, the seven-years-later second season of an anthology television series about famous fallings out from prolific executive producer Ryan Murphy.
Fun at first, then dark, then depressingly repetitive, the show’s eight episodes end up underlining the truth that it is hard work to hold a grudge.
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans (airing weekly on Wednesdays on FX; available to stream on CityTV+) explores the fracturing of the close bond between In Cold Blood writer Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) and a group of powerful and beautiful jet-set women he dubbed the Swans.
The series depicts the openly gay author as more intimate with these New York socialites than their husbands – until he published La Côte Basque in Esquire in 1975. That story was supposed to be an excerpt of Capote’s forthcoming novel Answered Prayers, but that book would become one of the most famous unfinished works of art of all time.
Those in the know found thinly veiled portraits of the likes of Babe Paley (Naomi Watts) and her philandering husband, Bill Paley (Treat Williams), the powerful head of CBS, in La Côte Basque, named after the New York restaurant where this ruling class held court until they all went out of fashion.
Penned by playwright Jon Robin Baitz and directed in large part by Gus Van Sant, Feud features high-class casting: Slim Keith is played as the most imperious of the Swans by Diane Lane; C.Z. Guest is a shade warmer as incarnated by Chloë Sevigny (a New York It Girl of a very different era); and Calista Flockhart glowers for hours as Lee Radziwill, the younger sister of Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
On the wacky West Coast, meanwhile, there’s Molly Ringwald as Joanne Carson, ex-wife of the talk-show host.
Playing the connective tissue of this circle is Hollander, a British actor who not too long ago played a “gay best friend” type cozying up to a rich woman for shady reasons in the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus.
He turns in a more dramatic portrayal here of Capote, whose persona remains of interest even as his writings fade because of its connection to our own era of fact-blurring and fabulism. Hollander’s performance features all the necessary vocal and physical affectations to conjure the writer’s enduring chat-show celebrity image, but also shows the abundance of anxiety that always lay right under his surface.
In Feud’s addicting first episode, which jumps back and forth in time over 30-odd years, the Swans are shown being regaled by Capote as he dishes dinner-party tales about showgirl-turned-socialite Ann Woodward (Demi Moore – yes, Demi is here too!), in which he suggests that she did not mistake her banking-heir husband for a robber when she shot him to death.
But later they are not entertained once they are on the other side of his distinctive tale-telling, and Capote is quickly exiled, reduced in retrospect to a “homosexual court jester, singing for his supper.”
While this season of Feud is being marketed as “the original housewives,” there’s little entertainingly exhibitionist about what’s going on here among these ultraprivate women and in their pain at being exposed; the emotions are much more real than reality television.
Hollander and Watts are simply heartbreaking as they depict the effects of the platonic breakup on both Capote and Babe. (Williams, too, digs surprisingly deep into the unlikeable Paley; this was the actor’s final role before he died in 2023.) Even a flashback episode that purports to be documentary footage leading up to Capote’s legendary Black and White Ball in 1966 focuses on the emptiness of the jet-set scene.
While Feud may be dark in the first episodes, it is also a fascinating exploration of the various bonds that formed between gay men and straight women in the 20th century before and in the early days of gay liberation, as well as the complicated connections that can develop between artists and patrons.
Domestic abuse outside of heteronormativity is also devastatingly dramatized in Capote’s affair with the brutal John O’Shea (Russell Tovey).
The problem then isn’t that Feud becomes depressing, but that after finding a truly touching moment to tie up the main plotline at the end of the fourth chapter, screenwriter Baitz clear runs of things to say and, like his main character, starts swimming in circles.
A few stray elements of fantasy from the early episodes – Jessica Lange, returning after 2017′s Feud: Bette and Joan, appears as Capote’s dead mother haranguing him from beyond the veil – expand until the series is dominated by pointless dream sequences, hallucinations and fanfic.
This Feud could have focused more on the women than drowning alongside Capote in depicting his decades-long spiral into alcoholism, drug addiction and writer’s block. It makes you appreciate anew the limited focus of the duelling naughties biopics Capote and Infamous, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Toby Jones as the writer, respectively.
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Like many others, Bayern Munich star Leroy Sané hates to see Kingsley Coman go down with a torn MCL against FC Augsburg over the weekend.
“It’s a loss for us because of course he helps us a lot with the way he plays football. All the injuries before also hurt us a lot. We just have to keep getting the points in the next few games and find a good rhythm,” told t-online’s Julian Buhl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Bayern Munich did go on to win that match and will now start to focus on the fight that lies ahead in the Bundesliga and the Champions League and likes what the team has done in the transfer market.
“My impressions of (Sacha Boey) were good. He is an aggressive player, but also very good on the ball. He will definitely help and strengthen us. That’s why I hope he can be on the pitch as soon as possible,” Sané said. “(Eric Dier) is an experienced player who has already played in big games. He is calm on the ball and takes responsibility. He will definitely bring in his experience and help us well for the season.”
In the end, Sané just wants all of this to come together for trophies.
“I definitely hope we will become German champions and, ideally, win the Champions League,” Sané remarked.
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A look from Maui six months after devastating wildfires By Debbie Elliott Published January 31, 2024 at 1:39 PM AKST 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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Darwin Nunez, how's your luck?! Misfiring Liverpool striker sets incredible Premier League record as he rattles the woodwork FOUR TIMES against ChelseaRitabrata BanerjeeGettyDarwin NunezLiverpoolLiverpool vs ChelseaPremier LeagueLiverpool forward Darwin Nunez set an unwanted Premier League record against Chelsea on Wednesday.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowNunez sets Premier League recordHit the woodwork four times against ChelseaMissed a penalty in the first half
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Wolfspeed forecasts dour quarterly revenue on weak demand for its semiconductors
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Wolfspeed forecast third-quarter revenue below estimates on Wednesday, as slower sales growth for electric vehicles hurt demand for its semiconductors used in them, sending its shares down 2% in extended trading.
Wolfspeed is a key supplier of specialized chips and power devices for electric vehicles, a segment that faces demand concerns.
Lower subsidies, higher borrowing costs and consumer weakness have weighed on demand at EV companies, with worldwide sales growth this year expected to fall to 27.1% from 29% in 2023, according to Canalys.
Wolfspeed said it expected third-quarter revenue from continuing operations to be between $185 million and $215 million. Analysts on average were expecting $224 million, according to LSEG data.
In the quarter ended Dec. 31, net loss from continuing operations widened to $126.2 million from $72.1 million a year earlier, and included a $35.6 million under-utilization cost related to the Mohawk Valley Fab in New York.
The facility, which began revenue generating production at the end of the company's fiscal 2023, contributed $12 million in revenue in the last quarter, tripling sequentially.
Excluding items, the company lost 55 cents per share in the second quarter, compared with estimates of 66 cents.
Durham, North Carolina-based Wolfspeed makes silicon carbide (SiC) chips and power solutions.
SiC semiconductors can operate at much higher voltages, temperatures and frequencies than traditional silicon-based semiconductors, making them suitable for industries like EVs, telecom and energy.
In the reporting quarter, net revenue rose nearly 20% to $208.4 million, compared with estimates of $206.4 million.
(Reporting by Yuvraj Malik in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)
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At least one person shot during incident at intersection of MLK Blvd and Savanne
January 31, 2024Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Chackbay man for sex crime involving a child. Christopher Raffray, 56, was arrested on Wednesday.
Raffray was the subject of a recent investigation for reportedly having sexual contact with a juvenile under the age of 13 about 10 years ago. Following an investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest.
On January 31, 2024, Raffray was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with aggravated crimes against nature and indecent behavior with a juvenile. Bail is set at $150,000.
Due to the nature of these crimes, no additional information will be released.
The investigation into Raffray is continuing. Any other victims are encouraged to contact Lieutenant Rodney Morrison of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at (985) 532-4359.
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According to Milla Longa, who saw the animal, it seemed healthy. Despite the search, the police did not find the animal.
Helsinki Living in Lauttasaari Milla Lonka happened to look at the street from the window of his house on the night between Thursday and Friday, and was confused.
On Otavantie, right next to the Lauttisen shopping center, there was an animal that looked very much like a wolf running around in the middle of the street. At first Lonka wondered if it could be an exceptionally large dog.
“Then I thought that maybe it is a wolf. I happened to have my phone with me, and I took a picture of the animal with the thought that if it (the picture) would be helpful,” says Lonka.
Longan the sister encouraged him to call the emergency number. The emergency center further reported the observation to the police.
“The police called me and asked me to describe the animal. I also sent them a picture I took of the animal. They then went looking for it in the direction of Vattuniemi.”
The hip does not know if the animal has been caught.
“Other people have spotted it too, but I don't know if it's the same wolf.”
HS Mediated Photo taken by Longa of the Helsinki Game Management Association For Sebastian Nilsson-Ollandt.
Nilsson-Ollandt said that he studied the picture together with other experts.
“There, with the professionals, the picture was twisted and turned. Since the picture is of rather poor quality, nothing can be said for sure. We think it could be a wolf, but it could also be some other animal,” says Nilsson-Ollandt.
According to him, it is rare, but not completely unusual, for a lone wolf to get lost in an urban environment like Lauttasaari.
“Perhaps one wolf passes through Helsinki a year,” says Nilsson-Ollandt.
Helsinki the communication of the police command center said on Saturday that the police received a report of a possible wolf sighting after two on the night before Friday.
The patrols went to check the area, but the animal was not encountered. The police are therefore unable to confirm whether it was a wolf or some other animal.
According to the communication of the police command center, wolf sightings can be called to the emergency center, which informs the police about the task.
Milla Longan according to Otavantie, the animal that was jolted on Otavantie did not seem starving, but rather as if it had been looking for something.
“Maybe it was in the forest, there are quite a lot of hares here. What I noticed: Susi behaved calmly and seemed to be in good health. At least I didn't think it was particularly thin or starved.”
Lonka has even considered whether the animal could belong to the wolf pack that disappeared from Raasepor last April, from Helsingin Sanomat also wrote. There have been no observations of the alpha female that led the pack since April, and no observations of any kind have been made of the movements of the wolves that have settled in the Snappertuna and Inkoo area.
“Hopefully, the case ends well, and the wolf gets to safety,” says Lonka.
Correction 27.1. 7:22 p.m.: The police command center was told about the task on Saturday, not Sunday, as was erroneously stated earlier in the story.
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Enshrouded is a fun and well-polished game, but even the best games can have glitches. The flying glitch is a silly one, but you should definitely have a good time with it before it inevitably gets patched.
Even though it’s often called the “flying bed glitch,” it’s actually the player who flies, as if sleeping on a bed. It’s also known as the “nimbus cloud lounge glitch.” Whatever it’s called, if you want to know how to do it, stick around. It’s easier than you think!
How to Do the Flying Glitch in Enshrouded Using a Bed
- Find a bed or place one on the ground
- Make sure there’s enough room around the bed for you to run
- Make sure that the bed is in a place between you and your destination
- Run toward the bed and jump over it
- Interact with the bed while ascending
- Repeat until it works
As you can see, to reproduce the glitch, you must jump over the bed and interact with it before your character starts to fall. Interestingly, your character will start sleeping but keep the jump’s momentum, causing them to move upward while napping. You might have to do it a few times to make it work. If done correctly, your character will slowly fly towards your destination, reaching heights not possible with standard methods.
With this glitch, you can pretty much reach any area of the game, especially with a decent enough glider. This will make it much easier to locate new spires, farm rare items, skip the Shroud, and locate other survivors like the Hunter and the Farmer.
Remember, this is a glitch, so using it might cause some issues. While flying over certain areas, my game crashed a couple of times. Crashes might also happen if you try to move past the limits of the game’s map, so be careful. Aside from that, have fun taking a nap in the clouds!
- This article was updated on January 31st, 2024
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An Ontario judge has given the go-ahead for two separate class-action lawsuits to proceed against CIBC and Mackenzie Financial Corp., alleging that fund managers improperly overcharged investors millions of dollars in fees for a service they did not receive.
Last week, Ontario Superior Court Justice Jasmine Akbarali certified two lawsuits against Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CM-T and CIBC Trust Corp., as well as Mackenzie Financial Corp. and Mackenzie Financial Capital Corp. The two cases involve trailing commissions that were paid to discount brokerages out of the assets of CIBC and Mackenzie mutual funds.
Trailing commissions are embedded fees found in mutual funds that are typically used to compensate an individual for advice and services provided to an investor. But do-it-yourself investors – who purchase and sell investments on their own through a trading platform known as a discount brokerage – do not typically work with advisers and, therefore, do not receive advice.
The latest rulings are the fifth and sixth class-action lawsuits to be certified out of a series of seven cases that have been filed on behalf of investors. Since 2020, four other proposed class-action lawsuits have been green-lit by Ontario courts to proceed, involving TD Asset Management Inc., BMO Investments Inc., National Bank Investments (including Natcan Trust Company) and Bank of Nova Scotia’s 1832 Asset Management LP.
Legal experts have calculated that the fees paid by do-it-yourself investors totalled about $5-billion in overcharged commissions since 1993.
A class-action certification is not a determination of the merits of a case. Rather, it examines whether – among other things – the claim raises common issues, and whether there is a plaintiff that represents a larger group of individuals. In addition, it examines if a class proceeding is the best course of action to take. Once certified, the case then moves ahead to a trial.
Spokespeople for CIBC and Mackenzie both declined to comment, saying the matter is before the courts.
According to court filings, Stephen Pozgaj, the representative plaintiff in both cases, alleges that the trailing commissions are “improper, unreasonable and unjustified,” and were paid by CIBC and Mackenzie “in breach of their duties” to the investors who held their mutual funds.
In original certification filings for all seven cases, which were launched by Toronto-based Siskinds LLP, investors allege that these commissions were “improperly used as incentives” to encourage discount brokerages to sell the bank and Mackenzie mutual funds, “violating” the asset managers’ trust obligations to investors.
In the CIBC and Mackenzie rulings, Justice Akbarali said the decisions took into account an analysis already undertaken by two other Ontario Superior Court justices who oversaw contested certification motions by both TD and BMO.
In the BMO ruling, Ontario Superior Court Justice Benjamin Glustein said BMO Investments entered into a management agreement with itself as a manager and, therefore, was responsible for day-to-day administration of the BMO Mutual Funds, including supervisory, administrative and investment advisory services.
Justice Glustein wrote that BMO Investments paid a portion of the management fees it received to discount brokers, known as trailing commissions, for “shelf space” to list the BMO mutual funds on their trading platforms. He concluded in his certification ruling that such a payment was “not permitted by the applicable trust instruments or management agreements” and, therefore, resulted in significant losses to investors.
There is only one outstanding proposed class-action lawsuit – against the investment arm of Royal Bank of Canada RY-T – in which the courts have yet to make a certification ruling.
In 2020, the practice of paying advice fees to discount brokerages was banned by regulators after years of industry consultation. The ban had a two-year implementation period and came into effect in 2022.
In the past few years, a series of class-action lawsuits were filed by groups of do-it-yourself investors. In addition to the seven cases filed against investment-fund managers, a separate proposed class-action case was filed in 2018 against several discount brokerages, alleging that the trading platforms had improperly collected about $5-billion in trailer fees.
However, in January, 2023, an Ontario judge declined to certify that case, stating that the trading platforms had not contravened any applicable securities law prior to the 2022 regulatory ban.
Last week, an appeal filed by investors was dismissed by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, which also ruled that the discount brokerages were entitled to be paid $50,000 for costs of the appeal.
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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.
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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Laws on abortion are out of step with public opinion. One Republican legislator in Tennessee is working to establish exceptions to his state's strict abortion laws, but he faces a tough battle.
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Laws on abortion are out of step with public opinion. One Republican legislator in Tennessee is working to establish exceptions to his state's strict abortion laws, but he faces a tough battle.
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Debates over Trent Alexander-Arnold's best position in this Liverpool team will rumble on, but right now, it's difficult to make a case for the England international not to be moved into midfield given the form Conor Bradley has shown while covering at right-back.
The 20-year-old has impressed plenty in recent weeks, but against Chelsea on Wednesday, he was superb, as he netted his first Reds goal and assisted two more in the Premier League leaders' 4-1 win over the Blues on Merseyside.
After Darwin Nunez went close on a couple of occasions, Liverpool broke the deadlock through Diogo Jota, who ran onto Bradley's pass and bustled his way through two Chelsea defenders to poke home. Bradley then doubled the lead with a superb angled drive after being freed down the right.
Nunez missed the chance to make it 3-0 before half-time when he hit the post with a penalty, but the Reds soon put that behind them after the break as Dominik Szoboszlai headed in a sumptuous Bradley cross.
Chelsea threatened a comeback when Christopher Nkunku netted with 20 minutes to play, but after Nunez again hit the woodwork with a header, Luis Diaz settled things with a close-range finish to ensure the Reds' first Premier League game since Jurgen Klopp announced his intention to leave the club ended in victory.
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Corteva profit beats estimates on higher seed prices
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Agricultural chemical and seed company Corteva beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday as higher prices in its seeds business offset lower volumes.
The company's operating core profit came in at 15 cents per share in the quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with average analysts' estimate of 6 cents.
Though global crop prices have scaled back from last year, they remained elevated compared to historical averages, leading to farmers harvesting more to cash-in on elevated crop prices.
Net sales came in at $3.71 billion, compared to estimates of $3.62 billion, as per LSEG data.
Corteva, spun off in 2019 after a merger of Dow Chemical and Dupont, reported net sales of $17.23 billion in 2023, above expectations of $17.119 billion.
The company had previously forecast net sales between $17 billion and $17.3 billion.
(Reporting by Seher Dareen in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently embarked on a trip to Jamaica for the premiere of the film Bob Marley: One Love, but some experts think that their visit wasn't just to watch the biopic.
Their holiday on was met with criticism after they took a private jet to the country from their home in California, reportedly hypocritical from their stance on environmentalism. They were also slammed for going there instead of visiting England where both Kate Middleton and King Charles are hospitalised.
While it's claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were "personally invited" by Paramount CEO Brian Robbins, there might have been an ulterior motive at play.
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The couple has been referred to as "desperate" by some as they cuddle up to Paramount bigwigs since their deal with Netflix ends in 2025 and there's a chance the streaming service won't renew.
Lynn Carratt from Press Box PR has told The Mirror: "Their eyes will now be set on finding the next big multi-million-pound deal". The Hollywood guru went on to add that "it seems like Paramount could be a potential contender if they are close to Brian Robbins, the head of Paramount".
She added: "Netflix is reportedly not interested in producing kids' shows or more films with them. Instead, they want to create a 'juicy' feature-length version of their about their Royal past which at the moment would not be a good PR move for them, so it’s unlikely that will happen as part of their current Netflix deal."
Through their deal with Netflix, Harry and Meghan's production company Archewell Productions has released two documentary series. In December 2022, the couple released Harry & Meghan, a series about their lives both before and after leaving their royal duties in January 2020.
Archewell's second series was Heart of Invictus, which came out last year. It focused on athletes competing in Harry's Invictus Games for veterans and current military members.
However, experts believe the couple is worried after their deal with Spotify was not renewed last year after Meghan's failed podcast. It's claimed Harry and Meghan need to be more "tasteful" as they search for a new company to partner with.
Lynn added: "Personally, I would love to see another docuseries from the pair that showcases how they are doing now in their lives and there is an appetite for it, given the runaway success of their first docuseries Harry & Meghan, but that could easily do just as well on Paramount if they strike a deal with them."
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If you’re an Xbox owner who enjoys Eastward, I’m sure you’re wondering if Eastward – Octopia is available on Xbox.
Eastward, the popular adventure game, has recently expanded its universe with the release of a massive DLC called Octopia. This expansion has garnered significant interest among players, particularly due to its positive reception on Steam.
Can you Play Eastward Octopia on Xbox?
As of now, Eastward – Octopia is not available on Xbox. The expansion was released for PC and Nintendo Switch. While Xbox players may be eager to play the expansion, there is no official announcement about the release of Eastward – Octopia on Xbox. However, it’s likely that it will eventually come to the platform.
Unfortunately, some ports are often harder to do than others, and different platforms might have different requirements that can affect the release date of games and DLCs. Eastward was originally released on September 16, 2021, but it only received an Xbox version on December 1, 2022.
Eastward – Octopia is described by its developers as a parallel universe where space and time have collided. Sam and John have settled in a peaceful place called Octopia, investing their savings into a dilapidated country house in desperate need of care and attention. In this DLC, players can farm, tend to livestock, and even chat with ghosts.
To be honest, it’s hard to categorize Eastward – Octopia as “just a DLC.” It’s clear that this expansion is more than just an add-on. It’s a full game in its own right. Octopia provides a fantastic way to gain some closure after the main game and a fully functional farm simulator with its own gameplay loops, all for the price of an expansion. Octopia is a wonderful addition to the Eastward franchise, especially for those who have completed the main story and want to continue playing. I certainly hope that Xbox players will be able to enjoy it soon.
- This article was updated on January 31st, 2024
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province will require parental consent for students 15 and under who want to change their names or pronouns at school.
She says students 16 and 17 will not need consent, but their parents must be notified.
Smith announced the changes Wednesday in a video posted to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, and says they came after discussions with her United Conservative Party caucus.
Smith was slated to hold a news conference Thursday in Calgary.
In the video, Smith announced a number of new policies involving transgender adults and youth, from restrictions on therapy and surgery to participation in sport.
Smith said her government wants transgender people to know they are loved and supported, but she can’t countenance allowing youth to make life-altering changes until they have the maturity to do so.
“It’s a very complicated time,” Smith said in the seven-minute video.
“One of the greatest responsibilities we as parents, teachers and community leaders have is to preserve for our children the right to grow and develop into mature adults so that they are better prepared to make the most impactful decisions affecting their lives.”
She also announced limitations on gender affirmation surgeries and hormone treatment for teens.
Gender reassignment surgery will be banned for those 17 and under, she said.
As well, parents must opt in for their children to be taught gender, sexual orientation and sexuality in schools.
Smith said the province will also work with sport organizations to ensure women and girls do not have to compete against transgender female athletes.
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SANTA FE, N.M. – 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.
“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.
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Today the Italian Armed Forces can count on 150 thousand units in “very serious cases”
Not ten thousand reservists, but a higher number, which could even reach 15 or 20 thousand units. This is what the Minister of Defense is working on Guido Crosetto in this global scenario of very strong tensions with the Russia-Ukraine war which sees no way towards a peaceful solution. But not only. The Middle East is also increasingly in flames with the conflict between Israel and Hamas which is now spreading to other countries with the enormous risk of Iran.
Today the Italian Armed Forces can count on 150 thousand units in “very serious cases“, such as wars and international crises. The head of Defense raised the alarm at Palazzo Baracchini, in the center of Rome, where he confirmed “that we are working hard to arrive, within two years, at the introduction (subject to passage in Parliament ) Of an auxiliary reserve of the State“. Which however will not be ten thousand reservists, as wrote this morning Corriere della Serabut the figure will be higher, as Affaritaliani.it is able to reveal.
The hypothesis of a direct NATO-Russia conflict is currently excluded, but you have to be ready for anything and Crosetto intends to accelerate so that Italy does not find itself unprepared in the event of “very serious cases” or escalation both on the Russian-Ukrainian front and on the Middle Eastern scene.
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Southern Gaza has seen the heaviest fighting over the past few weeks. But bombing has restarted in the north and the humanitarian situation has worsened there.
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Southern Gaza has seen the heaviest fighting over the past few weeks. But bombing has restarted in the north and the humanitarian situation has worsened there.
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Man City confirm big-money Laura Blindkilde Brown signing from Aston Villa as they look to keep chase with Emma Hayes' Chelsea in WSL title raceJames HunsleyManchester CityManchester City WomenLaura BlindkildeWomen's footballWSLManchester City have completed the signing of Laura Blindkilde Brown from Aston Villa, with the midfielder penning a three-and-a-half year deal.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowCity confirm Blindkilde Brown signingMidfielder pens three-and-a-half year dealCity also complete Pritchard and O'Hanlon deals
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Commission to discuss new Russia sanctions proposal with EU countries
By Julia Payne
BRUSSELS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The European Commission will start informal high-level meetings with member states on Saturday on the details of a proposed new set of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, three diplomatic sources said on Wednesday.
The EU is keen to put a 13th package of measures together to mark the second anniversary of the war on Feb. 24.
The discussions that begin on Saturday are a final step before the Commission officially delivers a new package to be debated and voted on by EU countries in the Council.
The proposal is expected to focus on closing more loopholes on circumvention, especially for items that can be used on the battlefield, as well as a number of new listings on individuals and entities.
One source added that some minor sectoral measures such as new import bans were also likely.
Poland and the Baltic states have been calling for import bans on Russian aluminium and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
With EU elections looming in June, the bloc is pushing hard to secure more funding for Ukraine through a potential 50 billion euro ($54.06 billion) package, military aid as well as using revenues from frozen Russian central bank assets. ($1 = 0.9249 euros) (Reporting by Julia Payne; Editing by Sandra Maler)
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You may know Asher Angel for his roles in the Shazam! movies and the Disney Channel comedy Andi Mack. But he's also a talented musician. The 21-year-old plays guitar and piano, and his smooth pop R&B vocals recall vintage Justin Timberlake and Usher.
Although he released several singles in the wake of Andi Mack, he hasn't spent much time on music since 2020. That's changing. His latest single, "Flip The Switch" came out last week, and he's lining up more releases for later this year.
Watch Angel talk to Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos about his success as an actor, favorite celebrity encounters, and his plan for expanding his music career.
Asher Angel | It's Real with Jordan and Demi
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'Full Swing' Season 2 set for March 6 debut on Netflix
The second season of the "Full Swing" documentary, that gives an inside look at life on the PGA Tour, is set to debut March 6 on Netflix.
Vox Media Studios, one of the production companies putting the series together, made the announcement Thursday at Pebble Beach Golf Links, site of this week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Full Swing's second season will take an in-depth look at the 2023 PGA Tour season.
"The reception for Season 1 was kind of beyond my wildest dreams honestly and it's been a dream come true to get to make this show," Vox Chief creative officer Chad Mumm said Thursday. "As you would probably imagine, the last year in pro golf was as dramatic or more than what we saw in Season 1."
The eight-part Season 1 began with an episode on the friendship and rivalry between Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. Episodes also centered on Brooks Koepka returning to The Masters, Ian Poulter's decision to move to LIV Golf, drama surrounding the U.S. Open and Rory McIlroy's defense of the PGA Tour in the face of LIV's arrival.
According to Mumm, episodes in the new season will include the Ryder Cup and U.S. Open, as well as highlighting players like McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Wyndham Clark, Joel Dahmen, Matt Fitzpatrick, Alex Fitzpatrick, Tom Kim, Keegan Bradley, Zach Johnson, Thomas, Luke Donald, Justin Rose.
"I think (for Season 1) we shot 750 hours of raw footage on our cameras and brought in another 3,000 hours of archive to tell the story that ended up being six hours of a Netflix show," Mumm said. "(Last) year we shot 900 hours and we got 10,000 hours worth of archive."
Netflix also airs similar sports-themed documentary series centering on NFL quarterbacks, Formula 1, the ATP and WTA tennis tours, cycling's Tour de France, Six Nations rugby, the Sunderland soccer club in England and NACSAR. New series on the NBA, Spain's La Liga soccer, as well as track and field are in the works.
--Field Level Media
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More and more Chinese cars are appearing on the streets of South Africa, such as Haval series of Great Wall Motors (GWM), Rubik's Cube of Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd. (BAIC) and Tiggo 5X of Chery.
According to recent statistics released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, the cumulative sales of Chinese vehicles in South Africa exceeded 22,000 units in the first three quarters of 2023. Currently, two Chinese car brands rank among the top 10 in the country in terms of sales volume.
South Africa is the largest automotive market in Africa. An insider said that Chinese vehicles offer good value and provide local consumers with more choices.
More Chinese automakers are investing in South Africa, establishing factories, and gradually gaining a foothold, contributing to the overall rapid development of the South African automotive industry.
"Three generations of my family are owners of GWM vehicles, from sedans to pickups and to SUVs. We are loyal fans of Chinese vehicles," said Thomas Walkford from South Africa.
"The GWM vehicles offer perfect durability and comfort, with a remarkable advancement in technological features. The performance of my recently purchased Haval H6 is beyond all my expectations," Walkford noted.
"That's awesome! This car has an interior design inspired by an aircraft cockpit, with hidden door handles and distinctive headlight design that makes it easily recognizable on the streets," said a young South African named Elvin, who's a fan of the BAIC Senova X55, which was honored as the Compact Family Car of the Year in South Africa last year.
In 2023, Chinese vehicles have consistently received accolades in the South African Car of the Year Awards and the Johannesburg International Motor Show. During the 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg last year, models of Chinese brands such as GWM, BAIC, and Chery were chosen as official vehicles.
In recent years, the overall quality of Chinese automobiles has significantly improved, leading to increased acceptance among South African consumers.
Andlye Durmanzwini, a South African car dealer, said African consumers value good performance and low fuel consumption, reliability, as well as comprehensive after-sales services and easily accessible spare parts.
"It is rare that most Chinese brands possess all of these characteristics," he said.
In 2023, an off-road pickup truck of GWM won the "best pickup of the year" award in South Africa. Li Qiang, general manager of GMW South Africa, noted that Chinese automotive brands are increasingly focusing on product quality, emphasizing vehicle features and suitability, which is a key reason for gaining trust from local consumers.
Chinese commercial vehicles are also favored in the South African market. Larry Tao, who drives a medium-sized bus in Johannesburg, bought a vehicle manufactured by BAIC Foton five years ago.
"This Chinese vehicle was reasonably priced, has sufficient power and low fuel consumption, and performs well on uphill and downhill terrains. The passengers are also very satisfied with it," Tao said, adding that he has recommended Chinese vehicles to fellow drivers.
By the first half of 2023, the Coega assembly plant of Chinese automaker FAW in South Africa had sold over 15,000 trucks, and secured the largest share in the South African truck market in the first quarter.
Hiraaz Kalman, who owns a transportation company that operates freight services between South Africa and Mozambique, said that FAW trucks are covered by special paints so that they can adapt to the humid coastal climate, resulting in durable bodies and higher resale value.
In the facility of BAIC in South Africa's Coega Special Economic Zone, multiple batches of local employees have become proficient in the production process under the guidance of Chinese workers.
This facility is the first overseas vehicle production plant of BAIC. With a total investment of $226 million, it aims to become a global production and export base focusing on South Africa and radiating Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and other regions.
Over the past seven years, it has directly or indirectly created over 3,000 jobs and benefited more than 150 local small- and medium-sized enterprises through subcontracting.
Farhana Paruk, a senior executive at the Gordon Institute of Business Science at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, noted that Chinese automotive investments in South Africa have effectively stimulated local employment. Additionally, Chinese vehicles are better suited to the market, leading to an increase in brand value.
The rapid development of the Chinese automotive industry, particularly in the field of electric vehicles, offers valuable lessons for the South African automotive sector to learn from, she added.
Paul Zilungisele Tembe, a senior researcher with the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute at the University of South Africa, said that South Africa has a relatively well-established foundation and marketing network of the automotive industry, and is actively attracting foreign investments to achieve industrial upgrading.
Chinese automotive brands can leverage the South African market to expand their presence in more regions globally, leading to mutual benefits and win-win outcomes, he noted.
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Alone with God Part 3
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