West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui believes his side “deserved to win” as they sealed a 2-0 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park. Lopetegui came into the game under pressure following some poor displays from the Hammers in recent weeks but they earned a hard-fought victory to end the Magpies’ three-game winning spell. Despite a promising opening from the hosts, Tomas Soucek headed West Ham in front before Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s first goal for the club after the break wrapped up victory. Lopetegui was pleased with his side’s display following a “tough match”. He said: “I am happy for the three points and am very happy against a good team like Newcastle, who have good players and a fantastic coach. “I think today was a tough match and we were able to compete as a team. “I think we deserved to win. Today they had many moments in the first half, but I think the second half we deserved to win and we are happy because you have to do these kind of matches against this type of team if you want to overcome them.” Newcastle started brightly and had plenty of chances in the first half especially, but the visitors responded after the break by retaining possession well. The win eases the pressure on Lopetegui, whose West Ham side face Arsenal on Saturday, and he believes the victory is an important feeling for his players. He said: “I think the only thing that is under our control is to play football, to improve, to defend well, to convince the players we are able to do better. “Today we did, but I think the only thing we can do is to do the things that are under our control, not today but every day. “So we had to keep with this mentality, but above all let me say we are happy for the players because they need this kind of feeling as a team to believe that we are able to do well as a team, to put the best for each player of the team.” Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted defeat was a missed opportunity for his side. The Magpies missed a series of chances in the first half, including efforts from Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff, before Alexander Isak blasted a chance off target. Anthony Gordon also rolled an effort just wide of the post after the break and Isak headed wide of goal. Three points could have seen Newcastle move into the top six and Howe admitted his side need to learn from the match. “Yes, massive because the league is so tight that a couple of wins and the whole picture looks very different,” Howe said. “We’ll kick ourselves tonight because we knew the opportunity we had, a home game, Monday night, a great moment for us potentially in our season, so we have to learn from that and come back stronger.”m.jlbet.com 。

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he have been through a tumultuous season, showcasing both strong performances and some inconsistencies. Amid this, linebackers and sat down for an engaging conversation on the In the Trenches podcast, discussing a variety of topics, including their recent game performances and, unexpectedly, the viral "Donald Trump Dance" celebration that's taken the by storm. The topic of the "Trump Dance," a viral touchdown celebration that has made its rounds through the league, quickly became the focus of Speed's comments. The celebration, which mimics a signature dance move associated with , has sparked a debate on whether it crosses the line into political territory. expressed his frustration with how the NFL is handling the dance trend. "Man, they're talking about getting rid of that joint. The Trump dance? That's hate," declared to the 'In the Trenches' podcast. His remarks suggest a deep dissatisfaction with how the celebration is being received by the league, which has been known to impose restrictions on player behavior. The Colts linebacker argued that while celebrations are a form of self-expression, the NFL's leadership, under Commissioner , often limits players' freedom on the field. "Football is football, bro, but sometimes it feels like they're just finding reasons to control the vibe out there," Speed added. NFL aren't planning to ban the dance Despite the controversy, the NFL has stated that the "Trump Dance" is not considered a political statement. According to the league, celebrations that are creative but non-political are allowed, though networks are given the discretion to decide how much airtime they devote to such moments. While the league has not imposed an outright ban, there are still questions surrounding where the line is drawn between self-expression and political messaging. The "Trump Dance" has not been confined to just football. UFC fighter famously performed the dance after defending his title at UFC 309, where he was joined by other athletes like soccer player and golfer . All of them insisted that their participation was lighthearted and not meant to carry any political weight. NFL players have also embraced the dance. , a rookie for the Las Vegas Raiders, performed the dance after catching a touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins, while of the San Francisco 49ers also made headlines for doing the move after a sack in Week 10. However, not all of these celebratory moments have gone without consequences. was recently fined 11,255 dollars for wearing a pro-Trump hat during a post-game interview, an action deemed in violation of the NFL's uniform policy.

No. 23 Texas A&M aims to hand Oregon first loss at Players EraTottenham Hotspur have confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has undergone surgery on his right ankle. The 28-year-old will be out for the foreseeable future and the club has yet to announce any timeline for his return. It is a major setback for a team that has just come off a massive 4-0 away at reigning champions Manchester City. Tottenham Confirm Guglielmo Vicario ’s Ankle Surgery We can confirm that Guglielmo Vicario has today undergone surgery for a fracture of his right ankle. Guglielmo will be assessed by our medical staff to determine when he can return to training. We're all behind you, Vic pic.twitter.com/FURltXcb3N — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 25, 2024 Who Will Replace Vicario Vicario started every Premier League match for the team, keeping four clean sheets in that time. The Italian international has come a long way since signing with the North London club and is now one of the best and most ‘ outstanding ‘ keepers in the league. His most obvious replacement is veteran keeper Fraser Forster. The 36-year-old last played a Premier League game for the Liliywhites in the 2022/23 season and has been used in the odd cup or European outing since then. In his three starts this term the former Southampton number one has kept one clean sheet and conceded four goals. Other options include Brandon Austin and Alfie Whiteman, though neither keeper has first-team experience. Manager Ange Postecoglou is unlikely to choose either option. January Transfer Window Could Provide New Options As the club has not released any timeline for Vicario’s recovery, it is hard to determine what their outlook will be in the winter transfer window. Tottenham currently sit sixth, just three points behind archrivals Arsenal for a Champions League spot. If they are still in contention for the top four heading into the new year, they could possibly look to strengthen their goalkeeper stocks. But first, they must make it through the most congested schedule of the season. They are still in the EFL Cup and have Europa League matches coming up. Along with a heavy amount of Premier League games, this will see them play 10 games between now and the new year. This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.Vikings withstand Bears' furious rally, win on field goal in OT

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In a Dec. 22 Truth Social post , Trump announced Ken Howery as his choice for United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark and added that the U.S. should pursue control of Greenland. Greenland is an island located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans and is a territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity,” Trump’s post says. While Trump hasn’t elaborated on his motivation to purchase Greenland, the territory has access to valuable natural resources and houses a large U.S. military base . Its location also provides access to the Arctic Ocean from the Atlantic. Trump first floated the idea of purchasing Greenland in 2019, during his first administration. Denmark’s prime minister called purchase discussions “absurd,” prompting Trump to cancel a planned trip to the country. Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton penned an op-ed in 2019 saying that acquiring the territory would provide a safeguard against foreign threats like what the U.S. faced during World War II and the Cold War. After Trump expressed renewed interest in Greenland on Dec. 22, Google search data shows there’s been a spike in searches about Trump’s statement and Greenland, including whether the territory is for sale. THE QUESTION Is Greenland for sale? THE SOURCES Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede Danish national government website Self-Government Act in 2009 Statement from Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to ABC News Rasmus Jarlov , a member of Danish parliament U.S. Space Force THE ANSWER No, Greenland is not for sale. WHAT WE FOUND Greenland is not for sale, Múte Egede, the territory’s prime minister, said on Facebook . “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale. We must not lose our years-long fight for freedom,” Egede wrote in Danish, translated into English via Google Translate. “However, we must continue to be open to cooperation and trade with the whole world, especially with our neighbours. Since all cooperation and trade cannot go through Denmark. All cooperation with us must be based on our values. Because at all times we must not squabble about our country,” Egede wrote. Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, according to the Danish national government website . It has its own government, managing most domestic affairs, while Denmark oversees foreign policy, defense and monetary matters. In 2009, Greenland's residents voted for increased autonomy , which gave the island its own parliament and independent leadership, but it is still in part controlled by Denmark. According to Greenland’s Self-Government Act in 2009 , Greenland has the option to declare full independence if it chooses to in the future. First, in order to do that, the decision regarding Greenland’s independence must be brought before the people. Greenland has a population of roughly 56,000. If Greenland’s population decides to move forward, negotiations begin between Danish and Greenland governing bodies. An agreement has to be made between the two, and if reached, Greenland’s parliament has to approve and then draft a resolution for independence. The agreement for independence ends with Denmark’s parliament approving the independence. Greenland would then become an independent nation. In response to Trump’s Dec. 22 Truth Social post, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told ABC News the “Danish Government is looking forward to welcoming the new American ambassador. And the Government is looking forward to working with the new administration.” “In a complex security political situation as the one we currently experience, transatlantic cooperation is crucial. As far as statements about Greenland, the Prime Minister's Office has no comments other than reference to what was stated by the Premier of Greenland about Greenland not being for sale, but open for cooperation.” VERIFY reached out to the Danish prime minister’s office for comment, but did not hear back at the time of publication. Danish parliament member Rasmus Jarlov rejected Trump’s interest in purchasing Greenland in a post on X. “Greenland is Danish. It has been since 1380 and it will continue to be. This is undisputed, signed in rock in treaties and not open for negotiation. At all. Dictators threaten to take control over other countries' territory. Free democratic countries do not,” Jarlov said. The U.S’s interest in Greenland did not begin with Trump. In 1946, the U.S. considered proposals to pay Denmark $100 million in gold bars for Greenland or trade oil-rich land in Alaska for some of Greenland’s territory, according to the Associated Press . Even though the sale did not go through, the United States ended up with the military bases it wanted anyway. The U.S. Air Force currently maintains two bases in Greenland, Thule and Sondestrom. Construction of the Thule base in 1952 was made possible by a defense treaty signed by the U.S. and Denmark in 1951 . Originally designed as a refueling base for long-range bombing missions, it has been a ballistic missile early warning site and satellite telemetry station since 1961. Sondestrom’s mission is in support of the base at Thule. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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LOS ANGELES — The four words were first spoken here on a bright spring afternoon at Camelback Ranch, my astonished syllables joining similar tones of amazement floating from every corner of a crowded press box. "Are you kidding me?" Down to his last pitch in his first spring training game as a Dodger, Shohei Ohtani had just launched a two-run home run. "Are you kidding me?" The crowd gasped in disbelief at the perfect timing and wondrous theater, the four words reverberating around the stadium like an anthem to the unimaginable. "Are you kidding me?" Eight months later, Los Angeles still asks that question. Was Shohei Ohtani's first season as a Dodger really real? Was the best baseball player on the planet even better than that? Could the man with arguably the highest expectations in baseball history actually exceed them? Yes, yes and unbelievably, yes. In being named the National League most valuable player on Thursday — becoming only the second player to win an MVP in both leagues — Ohtani completed a summer decorated with an even higher honor. Most Valuable Season Ever By A Los Angeles Athlete. This city has witnessed many memorable seasons by many legendary athletes, from Magic Johnson's rookie year to Fernando Valenzuela's rookie year to Sandy Koufax's 1963 to Eric Dickerson's 1984 to Shaquille O'Neal's 2000. But never before has one player during one season dominated the sport, transformed the town, awed the world and brought home a championship. After back-to-back playoff collapses, this was not a Dodgers town when Ohtani drove up the freeway from Anaheim this winter. It is overwhelmingly a Dodgers town now. His team was considered a bunch of underachievers before Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million contract. His team is now World Series champions. There was little international interest in the Dodgers before Ohtani brought his magical aura to Chavez Ravine. The Dodgers are now the most popular baseball team in the world. One man changed everything, an MVP of MVPs, the greatest Dodgers newcomer since Valenzuela, the greatest Dodgers season ever. "It will be a special moment that I will never forget," he said Thursday through an interpreter, after a special season that no one will ever forget. He led the league with 54 home runs, 130 RBIs, a 1.036 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, and that doesn't tell half of the story. Ohtani made such an impact, he significantly and unselfishly improved the team before he ever even stepped on the field. By agreeing to annually defer all but $2 million of his contract, he gave Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman the financial flexibility to add other great players. Without Ohtani's generosity, Friedman might not have acquired Teoscar Hernández, Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Tyler Glasnow. Ohtani was a giant before he was a giant. Then the games started and here came those four words. You surely recognize them, because you've surely said them, time and again during a summer of dazzle. "Are you kidding me?" His season began in controversy, as longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara admitted to stealing more than $16 million from Ohtani to support a gambling addiction. The scandal was salacious. Ohtani was scrutinized. He was questioned. He was not believed. He finally was cleared, but only after his reputation was put through a wringer. Yet through it all he kept swinging, slugging seven home runs with a 1.017 OPS in the first 32 games. "Are you kidding me?" As the summer progressed, he quietly got stronger and faster, smoothly making the transition to leadoff hitter and base stealer, hitting a dozen home runs in June, stealing a dozen bases in July, all while rehabbing a surgically repaired pitching shoulder. "Are you kidding me?" On Aug. 23 against the Tampa Bay Rays, needing one home run to become the sixth person in the 40-homer, 40-steal club, Ohtani did it with a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning. "Are you kidding me?" On his Aug. 28 bobblehead night, his dog, Decoy, delivered the first pitch in a sprint from the mound to the plate, then in the first inning Ohtani casually stepped up and homered. "Are you kidding me?" On Sept. 19 in Miami, on the verge of becoming the first member of the 50-50 club, Ohtani barged into the record books with arguably the greatest offensive game in baseball history, going 6 for 6 with three homers and two stolen bases. "Are you kidding me?" After consistently stating that he signed with the Dodgers to win a championship, on Oct. 5 he stared down the San Diego Padres in the third inning of his first playoff game and promptly hit a three-run home run. "Are you kidding me?" In the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees, he suffered a partial dislocation of his left shoulder on a slide into second. Even though the injury was serious enough to later require surgery, he insisted on playing the rest of the Series, and he did so with one arm, his left arm seemingly painfully stuck to his body. In those final three games he still managed a hit and drew a walk and forced the Yankees to account for his presence. "Are you kidding me?" This is not only Ohtani's record third unanimous MVP, it's the first one in history won by a player who didn't play an inning in the field, and he acknowledged Thursday that his inability to pitch led to an increased offensive focus. "My goal was to be able to pitch and contribute offensively and the fact that I knew I wasn't going to be able to pitch this season made me focus more on my offensive game," he said. "Fortunately I was able to produce and get this award which is very humbling." One wonders what he possibly can do for an encore, yet he's already preparing for one, undergoing the shoulder surgery immediately after the season, his elbow rehab in full fling, his aim clear. "The goal is to be ready for opening day," he said. "That includes hitting and pitching." March 18, in Tokyo, against the Chicago Cubs, starting on the mound and batting leadoff ... Shohei Ohtani! "Are you kidding me?" ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Travis Kelce appears to get frustrated with Patrick Mahomes after missed catch in Chiefs vs PanthersA gathering of First Nation health directors witnessed a demonstration on Thursday of how healthcare delivery in the North could be transformed. Tuula Nikkanen, a doctor in Finland who developed the technology, virtually monitored devices on a volunteer at the gathering in Thunder Bay. The volunteer had their oxygen levels, blood pressure and virtual stethoscope readings of their lungs and heart checked in real time despite the distance across an ocean. The demonstration was led by 73Health, a remote health diagnostic solution first pioneered in Finland to treat the Indigenous Saami communities and travelling workers in the country’s north. Doctors only visited the town of Ivalo, for example, one day every five weeks. Now, there are doctor appointments daily using 73Health’s technology, Nikkanen told health directors for CanadianFirst Nations at the demonstration. Cat Lake First Nation will now pilot the new diagnostic health initiative starting in January. Cat Lake Chief Russell Wesley hopes the pilot’s success can help expand the technology and end the crisis of unnecessary deaths in remote First Nations. Currently, despite its limitations, telehealth remains one of the only options for these remote communities. In an interview with Canada’s National Observer, Nikkanen explained the difference between telehealth and what 73Health offers. “If you think about telemedicine, there is video connection and there is audio connection, but there is nothing else,” she said. With 73Health, Nikkannen explained, doctors will be able to have real-time readings from the stethoscope, otoscope and dermatoscope to have a clear diagnosis of skin conditions. 73Health is also developing a breath meter to treat asthma and COPD, and an ultrasound. The new pilot also has potential to keep young families in their home community. For example, at the demonstration, health directors heard that 73Health would enable newborn babies in the community that normally require a flight just to receive their routine ear screening test. The technology could carry significant cost-savings. With remote diagnostics, First Nations can side-step expensive flights and overnight accommodations for medical appointments that in Cat Lake alone, are usually in the thousands. But the biggest promise is the opportunity to prevent needless deaths in the North, Wesley said. A diagnosis that could take months can now happen within days or weeks, leading to early detection. “That is true health transformation, because you’ve actually transformed the health delivery system for a remote First Nation,” Wesley said. “So this is, this is what this is about, this is what I hope to achieve.” Wesley points to the death in 2017 of Ruthann Quequish, which led to an inquest this past summer. Quequish died at 31 in her home of Kingfisher Lake after her diabetes went undiagnosed and untreated, despite several visits to the local nursing station. In a press release, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler called Quequish’s passing an example of the neglect, racism and chronic underfunding of healthcare in northern Ontario First Nations. Wesley agrees. He says there is a systemic underfunding of healthcare in the North, where nurses, working in understaffed clinics, are forced to make a diagnosis on their own. Often, this situation leads to so-called Tylenol clinics, where the only thing overworked nurses have to give is basic pain medication despite the sense of underlying disease. “By the time they get to a specialist appointment, it’s months and months later, and by that time, the medical community confirms what the patient has suspected all along, that something’s wrong with them, and usually it’s terminal,” Wesley said. In Cat Lake alone, there are too many unnecessary deaths, Wesley says. The current healthcare regime has left First Nations dealing with “crisis after crisis.” Despite the promise of the new remote diagnostic technology, Ottawa remains absent at the funding table. Wesley told Canada’s National Observer that Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) turned away the First Nations leadership’s request for 73Health funding, and directed Cat Lake leadership to the NAN Health Transformation funding pool, Welsey said. NAN contributed over half of the $500,000 needed to kickstart the 73Health remote diagnostic pilot, with Cat Lake and a private philanthropist footing the rest of the bill. According to Wesley, ISC said it could not fund the pilot because it was at the end of its mandate and headed toward an election. In a statement to Canada’s National Observer, the office of the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada said they provide funding through the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority to ensure “communities like Cat Lake First Nation have access to the medical services they need, when they need them.” The statement did not directly address the question related to the declined funding due to the end of the government’s mandate. However, the minister’s office said they are in communication with Cat Lake leadership. “Our department has been in contact with community leadership to look into the implementation and integration phase of this program,” Jennifer Kozelj, press secretary for the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, said in a statement. The Minister’s office also encouraged Ontario to step up for healthcare delivery in the North. Matteo Cimellaro / Canada’s National Observer / Local Journalism InitiativeMONTREAL - Mikyla Grant-Mentis scored twice and the Montreal Victorie wrapped up their Professional Women’s Hockey League pre-season with a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Charge. Gabrielle David, Maureen Murphy, Alexandra Labelle and Kati Tabin, into an empty net, also scored for Montreal. Elaine Chuli and Marlène Boissonnault combined to make 23 saves on 26 shots for the Victoire, who finished 1-1 in pre-season action. 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The National Emergency and Security System 911 hosted Minister of the Interior and Police, Faride Raful, for a tour of its facilities to explore its operational model, technological innovations, and emergency response capabilities. Colonel Pilot Randolfo Rijo Gómez, Executive Director of 911, emphasized the system’s role as a cornerstone of citizen security, driven by inter-institutional collaboration and ongoing process improvements. The visit included a presentation on 911’s services and tours of critical areas such as Call Reception, Emergency Dispatch, Video Surveillance, the Command Center, and the Drone Unit. These demonstrations showcased the system’s efficiency in ensuring timely responses to emergencies. Minister Raful highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts among security institutions and expressed her commitment to data-driven public policies to enhance citizen protection.

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Popular Mozambique rapper Nikotina KF is rattled and stressed after facing police tear gas and rubber bullets just hours earlier but is determined to bring his voice to the youth-led protests running through his country. On the streets and in music videos that get thousands of views on YouTube, the 32-year-old musician is throwing himself into the waves of demonstrations that have gripped Mozambique since disputed October 9 elections. “I don’t think this is a political issue. It’s a social issue,” Nikotina told AFP on a busy street in Maputo’s rundown Mafalala neighborhood, his face tired and drawn after that morning’s protest dispersed by police. Rights groups say security forces killed dozens of people in youth-led protests called by opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who rejects results showing he lost the presidential election to the Frelimo party that has governed for nearly 50 years. “People already had the gunpowder; Venancio lit the fuse,” said Nikotina, whose real name is Higino Fumo. “People realize that one group of people has a lot and another has very little. This creates social divides.” The southern African nation has ample resources — including newly discovered natural offshore gas — but more than 70 percent of its people live in poverty, according to the African Development Bank. Around two-thirds of the population of 33 million is under 25, according to UN figures, and young people are most affected by unemployment or underemployment. The despair of Mozambique’s youth, for whom the election had held the promise of change, is the theme of Nikotina’s latest collaboration, “Pray for Mozambique”, which shows him selling loaves of bread in a humble market. “You want to make a living, but you end up losing it when a policeman takes your peace away,” he sings in Portuguese in the clip, which had nearly 100,000 views in the week after it was published in early December. “I can die for everything, but I won’t live for nothing,” he sings. At least to dream “I’m not mobilizing young people because of Venancio,” the rapper, who often wears his trademark baseball cap and a single earring, told AFP. “I’m using my influence to promote the fundamental right to demonstrate that is in the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique.” It is a point he makes in “Artigo 51 Uma Aula De Direito” (“Article 51 A Lesson in Law”). “For me, the biggest problem of young people is lack of hope. It is important that the government creates mechanisms for young people to at least dream.” His message and music inspire a huge following of fans and he is regularly stopped in the street to sign autographs or take pictures. As long as there is no hope for a better future, young people will not give up the protests, said Zilton Macas, a 29-year-old barber in Maputo’s Maxaquene neighborhood that has become a demonstration hotspot. “We young people really lack jobs,” he said. “In the past 10 years, Mozambique has become a lion’s den where only some people are able to survive.” Juvencia Bila, 43, graduated more than a dozen years ago with a degree in environmental management but has only found work selling fast food. “You grow up being encouraged by your mum and dad to study to have a better future. I went to school and even looked for a job from an early age, but it came to nothing,” she said from her stall, her university graduation cap on her head. Wilson Lobo, 24, ekes out a meagre living as an agent for mobile wallet apps, a far cry from his plans for a better life that led him to leave his rural province of Zambezia. “We want a different government to see if the country is poor or if it’s the leaders who are making the country poor,” he told AFP. Power to the people Using his profile to speak out in Mozambique’s increasingly bitter standoff has led to threats against him and his family, Nikotina said. It is a mission to which he committed after the death in March 2023 of his idol Mano Azagaia, one of the most respected social justice rappers in Mozambique and other Portuguese-speaking countries. In front of a mural of Azagaia, whose 2008 “Povo no Poder” (“People Power”) has long been an anthem of anti-government protests in Mozambique, he raises a fist of solidarity. — AFP

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell broadly on Friday as Wall Street closed out a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The losses were made worse by sharp declines for the Big Tech stocks known as the “Magnificent 7”, which can heavily influence the direction of the market because of their large size. The S&P 500 fell 66.75 points, or 1.1%, to 5,970.84. Roughly 90% of stocks in the benchmark index lost ground, but it managed to hold onto a modest gain of 0.7% for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 333.59 points, or 0.8%, to 42,992.21. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell 298.33 points, or 1.5%, to 19,722.03. Semiconductor giant Nvidia slumped 2.1%. Microsoft declined 1.7%. Each has a market value above $3 trillion, giving the companies outsized sway on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq. A wide range of retailers also fell. Amazon fell 1.5% and Best Buy slipped 1.5%. The sector is being closely watched for clues on how it performed during the holiday shopping season. Energy stocks held up better than the rest of the market, with a loss of less than 0.1% as crude oil prices rose. “There’s just some uncertainty over this relief rally we’ve witnessed since last week,” said Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist for LPL Financial. The S&P 500 gained nearly 3% over a 3-day stretch before breaking for the Christmas holiday. On Thursday, the index posted a small decline. Despite Friday's drop, the market is moving closer to another standout annual finish . The S&P 500 is on track for a gain of around 25% in 2024. That would mark a second consecutive yearly gain of more than 20%, the first time that has happened since 1997-1998. The gains have been driven partly by upbeat economic data showing that consumers continued spending and the labor market remained strong. Inflation, while still high, has also been steadily easing. A report on Friday showed that sales and inventory estimates for the wholesales trade industry fell 0.2% in November, following a slight gain in October. That weaker-than-expected report follows an update on the labor market Thursday that showed unemployment benefits held steady last week. The stream of upbeat economic data and easing inflation helped prompt a reversal in the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy this year. Expectations for interest rate cuts also helped drive market gains. The central bank recently delivered its third cut to interest rates in 2024. Even though inflation has come closer to the central bank's target of 2%, it remains stubbornly above that mark and worries about it heating up again have tempered the forecast for more interest rate cuts. Inflation concerns have added to uncertainties heading into 2025, which include the labor market’s path ahead and shifting economic policies under incoming President Donald Trump. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Amedisys rose 4.7% after the home health care and hospice services provider agreed to extend the deadline for its sale to UnitedHealth Group. The Justice Department had sued to block the $3.3 billion deal, citing concerns the combination would hinder access to home health and hospice services in the U.S. The move to extend the deadline comes ahead of an expected shift in regulatory policy under Trump. The incoming administration is expected to have a more permissive approach to dealmaking and is less likely to raise antitrust concerns. In Asia, Japan’s benchmark index surged as the yen remained weak against the dollar. Stocks in South Korea fell after the main opposition party voted to impeach the country’s acting leader. Markets in Europe gained ground. Bond yields held relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.62% from 4.59% late Thursday. The yield on the two-year Treasury remained at 4.33% from late Thursday. Wall Street will have more economic updates to look forward to next week, including reports on pending home sales and home prices. There will also be reports on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The State Board of Elections on Wednesday voted mostly along party lines to dismiss Republican Jefferson Griffin’s challenge of over 60,000 ballots cast in the North Carolina Supreme Court election. Griffin, who trails his Democratic opponent, Allison Riggs, by over 700 votes, made a variety of legal arguments claiming that ineligible voters were allowed to participate in the election — potentially changing the outcome. The board disagreed, rejecting all of Griffin’s protests. “The idea that someone could have been registered to vote, came to vote and then has their vote discarded is anathema to the democratic system and simply cannot be tolerated,” Board Chair Alan Hirsch, a Democrat, said. The board’s Republicans voted against dismissing some of the protests, saying they would’ve preferred to proceed to a further hearing to gather more evidence. After the hearing, Riggs told reporters she was grateful that all lawful votes would be counted. “These are eligible voters,” she said. “My job is now — and will continue to be, because the voters of North Carolina saw fit to keep me in my seat — is to defend the constitutional rights of North Carolinians and to do so with no regard for political ideology, with no regard for political goals or dreams or aspirations.” The chair of the NC GOP, Jason Simmons, blasted the board’s ruling in a statement released after the vote. “Unsurprisingly, the most partisan State Board of Elections in history has once again failed the people of North Carolina,” he said. “The board’s continued efforts to engineer political outcomes for Democrats is shameful. We will review the board’s decision and reserve the right to any future actions to protect the integrity of our elections.” The board’s rulings are the latest development in a race that still does not have an official winner over a month after Election Day. A statewide machine recount and a partial hand recount of the results both affirmed Riggs’ lead, but the board could not declare a winner until hearing Griffin’s protests. Democrats have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to invalidate the protests, arguing that they could disenfranchise valid voters. Now, the protests could head to state court. State law allows Griffin to appeal the board’s rejection to Wake County Superior Court. From there, the case could work its way all the way up to the Supreme Court itself. The board also rejected election protests filed by several Republicans who lost legislative races. That included Granville County Rep. Frank Sossamon, whose loss to Democrat Bryan Cohn was decisive in breaking the GOP’s veto-proof supermajority in the General Assembly. Most of the board’s votes split 3-2 along party lines. Griffin had requested that a Democratic member of the board, Siobhan Millen, recuse herself from the case because her husband is a partner at the law firm representing Riggs. Hirsch said he concluded that Millen did not have a conflict and would be able to participate in the hearing. He noted in a memo that the law firm had an ethical screen shielding Millen’s husband from any matters relating to Riggs. “Given these circumstances, it would be inappropriate for Member Millen to be removed from consideration of this matter,” Hirsch wrote. State lawmakers approved a new law last month that would shift control of the State Board of Elections to the GOP by stripping incoming Democratic Gov. Josh Stein of his appointment power and transferring it to the newly elected state auditor, Republican Dave Boliek. Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed that bill, but the House is set to vote on overriding his veto on Wednesday. What did Griffin’s protests argue? While some of Griffin’s protests dealing with factual allegations were considered at the local level, the majority of his protests dealt not with specific allegations of fraud — but rather with legal arguments about voter eligibility that have so far been rejected by state and federal courts. The State Board of Elections took jurisdiction over all protests dealing with legal issues and heard arguments from attorneys for Riggs and Griffin at a hearing on Wednesday. Attorneys for Griffin argued that the board misapplied state law and allowed ineligible voters to participate in the election. “We filed these protests because we believe the winners of these elections should be determined by eligible voters and only eligible voters,” Griffin’s attorney, Craig Schauer, told the board. Ray Bennett, Riggs’ lawyer, argued that Griffin’s protests sought to institute new voter requirements after the fact, throwing out legitimate votes in the process. “The election protests here violate a bedrock principle so basic you learn it in elementary school: If you lose, you don’t try to change the rules so you can claim that you won,” he said. The most common reason Griffin challenged voters was his allegation that the voter did not have a driver’s license number or Social Security number attached to their voter registration. In his legal brief filed with the board, Griffin’s lawyer argued that requiring this information was a “decades-old feature of American election law that protects the integrity of our elections.” The Republican National Committee also made this argument in a lawsuit filed this summer which sought to purge 225,000 voters from the rolls. A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump rejected part of the RNC’s argument, though the case is still ongoing. Stacy “Four” Eggers, a Republican on the board, called the issue a “self-inflicted wound,” noting that the board had been made aware that its registration form did not clearly indicate to voters that they were required to provide the information. A new form was created last year to make the requirement more clear, but the board did not attempt to collect the information from voters who already registered without providing it. Democrats on the board said this was not a legitimate reason to throw out the votes, especially since all voters still had to show ID in this election. “There’s nothing those individuals could have done — as far as they could tell, they were properly registered,” Hirsch said. Bennett also noted that Griffin’s attorneys had not actually identified any voters on their lists who were ineligible to vote, based on current state law. Strach, one of Griffin’s lawyers, conceded this point, but said it was because the board hadn’t provided sufficient data for their analysis. Griffin also argued that the board should not count votes from adult children of North Carolina residents living abroad who have never resided in the state. A state law passed in 2011 explicitly permits those voters to participate in the state’s elections, but Griffin argued that that law violates the state constitution. The RNC made the same argument earlier this year, but had its lawsuit rejected by a state court. The final protest category before the board on Wednesday argued that votes from military and overseas voters who do not provide voter ID should not be counted. An administrative rule exempts these voters from the ID requirement, but Griffin argued that the rule violates state law. The board’s Republicans joined the Democratic majority to unanimously reject this protest, finding that the rule was binding. An N&O analysis of Griffin’s protests found that Black registered voters were twice as likely to have their votes challenged as white voters. ©2024 The Charlotte Observer. Visit charlotteobserver.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.There should be unity of those from Nayadi to Nasrani: SNDP Yogam General Secretary Vellappally Natesan

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Gerry Turner admits he’s still been ‘dating’ after rare cancer diagnosisIn a thrilling match against formidable opponents, Huo, wearing the number 11 jersey, delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. The victory over Zhou Qi's team was a testament to Huo's skills and determination on the court. As fans marvel at his talent, many are left wondering if Zhu Fangyu, the team manager, regrets letting go of such a valuable player.

Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but $25 to $50 of the monthly cost. For Griffin, the hardest part of using the new drugs wasn’t access. It was finding out that the much-hyped medications didn’t really work for her. “I have been on Wegovy for a year and a half and have only lost 13 pounds,” said Griffin, who watches her diet, drinks plenty of water and exercises regularly. “I’ve done everything right with no success. It’s discouraging.” In clinical trials, most participants taking Wegovy or Mounjaro to treat obesity lost an average of 15% to 22% of their body weight — up to 50 pounds or more in many cases. But roughly 10% to 15% of patients in those trials were “nonresponders” who lost less than 5% of their body weight. Now that millions of people have used the drugs, several obesity experts told The Associated Press that perhaps 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to the medications. It's a little-known consequence of the obesity drug boom, according to doctors who caution eager patients not to expect one-size-fits-all results. “It's all about explaining that different people have different responses,” said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity expert at Massachusetts General Hospital The drugs are known as GLP-1 receptor agonists because they mimic a hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide 1. Genetics, hormones and variability in how the brain regulates energy can all influence weight — and a person's response to the drugs, Stanford said. Medical conditions such as sleep apnea can prevent weight loss, as can certain common medications, such as antidepressants, steroids and contraceptives. “This is a disease that stems from the brain,” said Stanford. “The dysfunction may not be the same” from patient to patient. Despite such cautions, patients are often upset when they start getting the weekly injections but the numbers on the scale barely budge. “It can be devastating,” said Dr. Katherine Saunders, an obesity expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of the obesity treatment company FlyteHealth. “With such high expectations, there’s so much room for disappointment.” That was the case for Griffin, who has battled obesity since childhood and hoped to shed 70 pounds using Wegovy. The drug helped reduce her appetite and lowered her risk of diabetes, but she saw little change in weight. “It’s an emotional roller coaster,” she said. “You want it to work like it does for everybody else.” The medications are typically prescribed along with eating behavior and lifestyle changes. It’s usually clear within weeks whether someone will respond to the drugs, said Dr. Jody Dushay, an endocrine specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Weight loss typically begins right away and continues as the dosage increases. For some patients, that just doesn't happen. For others, side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea force them to halt the medications, Dushay said. In such situations, patients who were counting on the new drugs to pare pounds may think they’re out of options. “I tell them: It's not game over,” Dushay said. Trying a different version of the new class of drugs may help. Griffin, who didn't respond well to Wegovy, has started using Zepbound, which targets an additional hormone pathway in the body. After three months of using the drug, she has lost 7 pounds. “I'm hoping it's slow and steady,” she said. Other people respond well to older drugs, the experts said. Changing diet, exercise, sleep and stress habits can also have profound effects. Figuring out what works typically requires a doctor trained to treat obesity, Saunders noted. “Obesity is such a complex disease that really needs to be treated very comprehensively,” she said. “If what we’re prescribing doesn’t work, we always have a backup plan.” The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.Middle East latest: WHO chief says he was at Yemen airport as Israeli bombs fell nearby

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The Prime Minister said the season was a time to remember the importance of “being there for one another”, including in “the more difficult times”. He also expressed hope for “peace, particularly in the Middle East as the birthplace of the Christmas story” amid spiralling conflict across the region. The message comes after a challenging first five months in office for the Labour Government and against the backdrop of a flatlining economy and rising inflation. Sir Keir said: “This Christmas, people will be travelling up and down the country. Heading home, visiting relatives and loved ones to celebrate together the hope and joy of this special season. “It’s a time to remind ourselves what’s really important. Family. Friendship. And fellowship between all people. “Being there for one another – in these celebrations, as well as the more difficult times.” To our military and veterans, the whole nation thanks you for the sacrifices you make to keep us safe. My government will serve you as you have served your country. I wish you and your families a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. pic.twitter.com/LphMZog6np — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) December 22, 2024 The Prime Minister sought to strike an optimistic note following another year of political upheaval for Britain, which saw Labour win a landslide victory after a surprise election called by Rishi Sunak in the summer. After taking office in July, the new Government made a series of unpopular decisions as ministers confronted the realities of creaking public services and strained national finances. As well as dealing with the economic inheritance, Sir Keir said he needed to fix a “broken society” which manifested itself in summer riots across the country after the Southport knife attack. Sir Keir said: “This Christmas, I will be hoping for peace, particularly in the Middle East as the birthplace of the Christmas story. “I’ll be looking towards a better, brighter future for every person and celebrating the joy and wonder that Christmas brings. “So, from my family to yours, I hope you have a very merry Christmas.” The message comes after revised official figures released on Monday indicated that UK gross domestic product (GDP) showed no growth between July and September. Downing Street defended the Government’s record so far when asked about the data, telling reporters: “We had to take those tough decisions to lay the foundations of growth such that we can then deliver the higher living standards over this Parliament that people want to see.” The Prime Minister also used his message to thank those spending Christmas serving others, including in the NHS and emergency services, the armed forces, churches and charities. “I know that this is not an easy time for everyone, and my thoughts are with all those who are lonely this Christmas. “Having a tough time, missing a loved one. You are not alone,” he said. Meanwhile, Kemi Badenoch said Christmas was a time to reflect on “all that’s happened in the year” and “support all of those people who need our assistance”. “I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone, not just in the Conservative Party or in my constituency, but across the country,” the Tory leader said. “For all that you have been doing in your communities, supporting each other and helping to keep all our towns, villages and places going. “I think that Christmas is a time for us to reflect on all that’s happened in the year. “Sometimes we have amazing years. “Sometimes, like when I lost my dad, we have difficult years and we’re commiserating, but we do it together. “But it’s a time for us to support all of those people who need our assistance, who need our help, who need our support.” She added: “And I’m looking forward to 2025. “I wish you all the very best for the New Year and all of the exciting things to come.” Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: “This year, I’ve had the chance to spend time with some amazing young carers. “Incredible young people who will spend this Christmas doing what they do all year round; looking after loved ones who are ill or disabled. “Carers embody the Christmas spirit of love, selflessness and generosity. “So I hope we can all take some time to think of them, and keep them in our hearts. “And wish them – and everyone – a Christmas full of peace, joy and love.”

Moreover, Nvidia's struggles may also reflect a larger trend of tech companies becoming pawns in the US-China tech war, as both countries seek to gain a competitive edge in key technological fields. The escalating tensions have led to increased scrutiny of foreign investments, stricter regulations on technology transfers, and growing concerns about the security implications of cross-border collaborations. Nvidia, as a prominent player in the semiconductor industry with global operations, finds itself at the center of these challenges and must navigate a complex web of regulatory, political, and economic considerations.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Bill Belichick spent time after his NFL exit talking with college coaches wanting his thoughts on managing new wrinkles at their level that looked a lot like the pros. The two-minute timeout. The transfer portal as de facto free agency. Collectives generating name, image and likeness (NIL) money for athletes becoming like a payroll. The impending arrival of revenue sharing. It didn't take long for Belichick to envision how a college program should look based on his own NFL experience. "I do think there are a lot of parallels," Belichick said. And that's at least partly why the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach is now taking over at North Carolina. Years of rapid change at the have only increased the professionalization of college football across the country, with schools adjusting staffing to handle growing duties once seemingly more fitting for a pro team. UNC just happens to be making the most audacious of those bets, bringing in a 72-year-old who has never coached in college and asking him to build what amounts to a mini-NFL front office. But plenty could follow. "I really think there's going to be some of those guys that maybe don't have a job in the NFL anymore," Kansas State general manager Clint Brown said, "and now that this is going to be structured in a way where there is a cap that that's going to be something they're interested in." The rapid changes in college athletics have fueled that, notably with players able to transfer and play right away without sitting out a year and be paid through NIL endorsement opportunities in the past five years. Recruiting is now just as much about bringing in veteran talent through the portal as signing recruits out of high school, mirroring the NFL with free agency and the draft, respectively. And a bigger change looms with revenue sharing, the result of a $2.78 billion legal settlement to antitrust lawsuits. Specifically, that model will allow the biggest schools to establish a pool of about $21.5 million for athletes in the first year, with a final hearing in that case set for April 2025. It will be up to schools to determine how to distribute that money and in which sports, though football's role as the revenue driver in college sports likely means a prominent cut everywhere as a direct parallel to a professional team's salary cap. Throw all that together, and it's why coaches are adjusting their staffs like Florida's Billy Napier interviewing candidates to be the Gators' general manager. "We're built to do it now," Napier said. "The big thing here is that we're getting ready to be in a business model. We have a cap. We have contracts. We have negotiation. We have strategy about how we distribute those funds, and it's a major math puzzle. "We're going to build out a front office here in the next couple of months, and it's primarily to help us manage that huge math problem," Napier added. "There'll be a ton of strategy around that. I'm looking forward to it." Still, that also explains why Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule, the former head coach of the NFL's Carolina Panthers, said: "This job as a head coach is a juggernaut. There's way more to do here than I had to do in the NFL." And it explains why the Tar Heels are betting on Belichick to be the right fit for today's changing climate. "If I was 16 of 17 years old, a coach who came at you and won how many Super Bowls? And he said, 'Come play for me,'" said New York Giants offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu, now in his third year out of UNC. "I mean, that's pretty hard to turn down now, especially in this day and age, he's telling you to come play for him and he's offering you some money, too. I mean, you can't go wrong with that choice." The timing worked for UNC with Belichick, who was bypassed for some NFL openings after leaving the New England Patriots last year and instead spent months taking a closer look at the college game. Those conversations with coaches — some in the Atlantic Coast, Big Ten and Southeastern conferences, he said Thursday — made him understand how the changes in college aligned with his pro experience. "College kind of came to me this year," Belichick said. "I didn't necessarily go and seek it out." And his mere presence in Chapel Hill makes a difference, with athletic director Bubba Cunningham saying his "visibility" would likely allow the team to raise prices for advertising such as sponsorships and signage. Belichick is also hiring Michael Lombardi, a former NFL general manager and executive, as the Tar Heels' general manager. Cunningham also said the plan is for Belichick to continue his appearances on former NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning's "Manningcast" broadcasts during Monday Night Football as well as ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" — all giving the coach the chance to promote himself and the program. Yet these steps to reshape football at North Carolina comes with a rising price. Belichick will make $10 million per year in base and supplemental pay, with the first three years of the five-year deal guaranteed, according to a term sheet released by UNC on Thursday. That's roughly double of former coach Mack Brown, whose contract outlined about $4.2 million in base and supplemental salary before bonuses and other add-ons. Additionally, Belichick's deal includes $10 million for a salary pool for assistant coaches and $5.3 million for support staff. That's up from roughly $8.1 million for assistants and $4.8 million for support staff for the 2022 season, according to football financial data for UNC obtained by The Associated Press. And those figures from 2022 under Brown were already up significantly from Larry Fedora's tenure with the 2017 season ($4 million for assistant coaches, $2.3 million for support staff). There is at least one area where the Tar Heels are set for Belichick's arrival: facilities. UNC spent more than $40 million on its football practice complex with an indoor facility (2018) as the biggest project, while other projects include $3 million in upgrades to the locker room and weight room (2019), $14.5 million on renovations to the Kenan Football Center (2022), even $225,000 on Brown's former office (2021). Now it's up to Belichick to rethink the approach to football here for the changing times. "We're taking a risk," Cunningham said. "We're investing more in football with the hope and ambition that the return is going to significantly outweigh the investment." AP Sports Writers Tom Canavan in New Jersey; Mark Long in Florida; and Eric Olson in Nebraska; contributed to this report. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!Heritage Bank and Fidelity State Bank and Trust Company to Merge

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The Ideal L6 has garnered widespread attention for achieving exceptional results in the C-NCAP tests, setting a new benchmark for safety in the automotive industry. With a focus on advanced safety technology and rigorous testing protocols, the Ideal L6 has demonstrated its commitment to providing drivers and passengers with the highest level of protection on the road.In a shocking turn of events, an elderly woman was caught on camera setting a mountain on fire while collecting plastic bottles for recycling. The incident, which has sparked widespread debate and condemnation, brings to light the complex issue of environmental responsibility and the dangers of unchecked exploitation of natural resources.

Blockmate Ventures Announces Closing of Strategic Investment and Incentive Grant'Economic reforms' architect, global statesman...' ex-colleagues recall Dr Manmohan SinghSAN ANTONIO — Robert Henry ran for 178 yards on 16 carries and he scored two touchdowns as UTSA unloaded on Temple late for a 51-27 victory on Friday night in a game of big plays. UTSA (6-5, 4-3 American Athletic Conference), which became bowl eligible, has won nine straight home contests and 17 of 18. Henry scored on a 40-yard touchdown run on the Roadrunners' first possession. UTSA pushed the lead to 14-3 early in the second quarter when quarterback Owen McCown ran 75 yards to the end zone. It was 21-10 after Chris Carpenter returned a kickoff 97 yards. McCown threw for 220 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. He also had 75 yards rushing on six carries and a touchdown. Evan Simon threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns and two interceptions for Temple (3-8, 2-5). His 61-yard touchdown pass to Dante Wright reduced Temple's deficit to 31-24. Wright caught five passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns. The Roadrunners won the only previous meeting with the Owls, 49-34, last season in what was their inaugural AAC game. UTSA played all four FBS teams with the nickname Owls (Florida Atlantic, Kennesaw State, Rice and Temple) this season — only losing to Rice.Rumors have been swirling around the footballing world about the potential targets that Manchester United are eyeing to replace their departing star. Names of top strikers from around Europe have been linked with the club, highlighting the seriousness of their intent to bolster their attacking options for the next campaign.

Few could have predicted just how drastically the balance of power in Manchester would shift in the battle for Premier League dominance. With four consecutive titles to their name, Manchester City have established themselves as English football's dominant force. But things haven't always been this way, with Manchester United enjoying an even longer period of supremacy before this. While City may have triumphed in eight of the last 13 Premier League seasons, they still have some way to go if they are to match the Red Devils' remarkable 20-year era of dominance. Between 1992 - when First Division clubs resigned from the Football League and the Premier League was established - and 2013, Sir Alex Ferguson 's all-conquering sides picked up 13 league titles. City, meanwhile, had incredibly contrasting fortunes in the early part of this spell. As United reigned supreme, their rivals struggled, and spent three years languishing in the second and third tiers between 1997 and 2000. And former United midfielder Nicky Butt , who was there for the early part of the domination, has admitted it made Manchester derby days incredibly enjoyable occasions for him. Having progressed through the Old Trafford youth ranks as part of the iconic 'Class of 92', he made 387 appearances for his boyhood club between 1992 and 2004. Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT.com ahead of the first derby of the season, Butt reflected on how different it was for the red half. Butt, who lost just once in eight Manchester derby fixtures against City, winning five, said: “It was a fan in me that loved it. “And not only that, we pretty much won every single one of them as well, so it was like the bragging rights when you went home. “It’s a great day, not been so great over the last 10 years, but it was great when I was playing.” When Butt's United were the team to beat, it was Arsenal who would run them close but it was a hard for a boyhood United fan not to get up for derby day. Trying to describe what it was like being a Manchester lad and playing against City, he explained: “The local rivalry, the build-up of a derby game - when you've been brought up in the area and you're a Man United fan, you can't really describe what it feels like. “I remember getting up on the day of a derby - up at 7am and the atmosphere around the area is just brilliant. “It'd be the same with Everton vs Liverpool or Tottenham vs Arsenal , same all up and down the country, but it is a very special day, derby day." Despite Arsenal being their biggest rivals, it was another side he'd look out for in addition to the City game. “ Liverpool was the one I'd look out for at the start of every season.” And while United often head into clashes with their bitter rivals as underdogs these days, City's recent downturn in form gives them a fighting chance of enjoying their share of the spoils. The defending champions have struggled of late, and only put an end to a seven-game winless run with victory over Nottingham Forest. Despite this however, Butt warned that recent struggles will not make his former club's trip to the Etihad any easier. He said: “I don't think in a derby, you can't really put a league position on the facts of us winning or not winning. “I think it's just a one-off game. Anything can happen in derbies. It's passionate, it's emotional." Butt continued: “What's happened over the last few years with derby games, particularly away from home, is Man United have sat back and counter-attacked, and City have struggled with the pace of [Marcus] Rashford and others. “So you just don't know what you're going to get out of a derby. They could come out all guns firing and win 5-0, or we could win 2-1 or 2-0. “You just don't know, and I think that's the beauty of a derby.”Former Gering elementary teacher accused of attempting to groom 10-year-old girl

DURANGO, Colo., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, “we”, or “RMCF”), an international franchisor and producer of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples, is pleased to announce the appointments of Melvin Keating and Al Harper to the Company’s Board of Directors, replacing Starlette B. Johnson and Charlson Arnold, effective November 26, 2024. “We’d like to thank both Starlette and Charles for serving on the Board,” stated Jeff Geygan, Interim CEO of RMCF. “At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Mel and Al as the newest members of our Board. Their knowledge and experience will bring great value as we look to return Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to sustained growth and profitability.” Mr. Keating brings extensive experience in corporate leadership, investment advisory, and board service, having served on nearly 20 public company boards throughout his career including directorship for SPS Commerce, Vitamin Shoppe, Tower Jazz Semiconductor, and Crown Crafts, among others. He has held various leadership positions including President and CEO of Alliance Semiconductor Corp., where he successfully executed a complex corporate restructuring, and also served as a Strategy Consultant for Warburg Pincus Equity Partners. He currently serves as a director of Agilysys, Inc. Mr. Harper is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader with expertise spanning industries such as transportation, real estate, and entertainment. As the Owner and President of American Heritage Railways, Inc., he oversees operations for its subsidiaries including the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Mr. Harper is also one of the largest shareholders of RMCF, having recently purchased approximately one million shares of the Company (13% of common shares outstanding). About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. is an international franchiser of premium chocolate and confection stores, and a producer of an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples. Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is ranked among Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 ® and Franchise Times’ Franchise 400 ® for 2024. The Company and its franchisees and licensees operate nearly 260 Rocky Mountain Chocolate stores across the United States, with several international locations. The Company's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "RMCF." Investor Contact Sean Mansouri, CFA Elevate IR 720-330-2829 RMCF@elevate-ir.comjsbet98 。

45 Medical Laboratory Science students of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State were Tuesday inducted into the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN.) The third set to be inducted since the inception of the school in 2004, was also issued with a provisional licence of practice. According to the Head of Department (HOD) MLS, Professor Shola Babatunde, of the 45 inductees presented for the final professional MLSCN examination, “32 emerged with Second-Class honours (Upper Division) and 13 with Second-Class honours (Lower Division.) The disclosure was made at the Oath-Taking/Induction ceremony of the students at the school’s auditorium in Adeta, Ilorin. The HOD hinted that the provisional licence was to enable the inductees to proceed to the one-year mandatory internship programme. He charged the students to: “employ integrity, honesty, diligence, and perseverance. Let the knowledge you have acquired from this great university serve as an instrument to serve humanity, not to exploit it.” Also speaking, the Dean, faculty of health sciences, Prof. Olabode Kayode commended the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the school, Prof. Noah Yusuf and the entire management for providing the enabling environment for both the teachers and the students to succeed. He charged the new inductees not to forget the department and the school, saying: “There are many ways for you to improve the lives and conditions of those you are leaving behind as well as help reposition Al-Hikmah University as one of the best global practices in MLS.” However, the founder and chairman Board of Trustees (BoT) of the school, Dr. AbdulRaheem Oladimeji, who donated N2 million to the MLS department, urged the inductees to act within the confine of their regulatory/professional governing body. Represented by the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr Sikiru Lanre Nurudeen, the founder, said: “it is important to comply with the noble ethics of your profession. I advise you to operate within the benchmarks and standard operating procedures set by your regulatory body.” The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Noah Yusuf appreciated Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for granting the school the leave to use the state’s general hospital, Sobi, as the school’s Teaching Hospital, which he said had elevated the school’s status. He commended the parents for their undying love for their children, describing their love and affection for the inductees as unequal and unmatchable. Speaking on the theme: innovation and technology in medical Laboratory Science Practice: Prospects and challenges,” the keynote Speaker, Prof. Abdulrazaq Nuhu, the Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kwara State University Malete, urged the inductees to leverage the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their professional routine disposition.

MLSCN inducts 45 Al-Hikmah varsity studentsROME — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome's main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church's once every quarter-century celebration that is expected to bring about 32 million pilgrims to Rome. Francis stood up from his wheelchair, knocked on the door to the chapel at Rebibbia prison and walked across the threshold, reenacting the gesture he performed at the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica two nights earlier on Christmas Eve. The opening of the Holy Door at the basilica officially kicked off the Jubilee year, a church tradition dating to 1300 that nowadays occurs every 25 years and involves the faithful coming to Rome on pilgrimages. "The first Holy Door I opened at Christmas in St. Peter's. I wanted the second one to be here, in a prison," Francis told the Rebibbia inmates before he entered. "I wanted each of us here, inside and out, to have the possibility of throwing open the door of our hearts and understanding that hope doesn't disappoint." Francis dedicated the 2025 Jubilee to hope and made clear that prisoners would be an important part of it: The final grand event of the Jubilee is a special Mass for inmates at St. Peter's on Dec. 14, 2025. Francis has long made prison ministry an important part of his priestly vocation and has made several visits to Rebibbia since becoming pope in 2013 while also including prison visits in many of his foreign trips. His message is always one of hope, believing that people who are serving prison sentences need something to look forward to more than most. That is especially true in Italy, where prison overcrowding and inmate suicides are at record highs, according to the Antigone Association, which tracks prison conditions. According to Antigone's 2024 report, 88 prisoners killed themselves in Italian lockups this year — more than any other year — and Italy's inmate population was 132% over the system's capacity. In a statement Thursday, Antigone called on Italian authorities to hear Francis' appeal to give prisoners hope. It called for structural reforms that put into practice the constitutional principles of "a punishment that is dignified, humane and looks to the social reintegration of those who are in prison." In his homily, Francis suggested the prisoners think of hope as an anchor that is fixed on the ground and that they try to hold tight to the rope that is attached to it, even if it sometimes hurts their hands. "Hold onto the rope of hope, hold onto the anchor," Francis said. "Never let it go." Speaking to reporters outside, Francis recalled that whenever he speaks to prisoners, the first thing he always asks himself is "why them and not me." "Because we all can fall, the important thing is to not lose hope, to hold onto that anchor of hope," he said. Back at the Vatican for his noon blessing, Francis called prison "a cathedral of pain and hope" as he repeated his message. He also doubled down on his 2025 wish for peace in the world and for wealthy countries to reduce or eliminate the debt owed by poorer countries. "One of the things that characterizes Jubilees is the remission of debts," Francis said, calling the debts owed by many poor countries simply "unsustainable." Francis' outing to Rebibbia on a frigid morning was his final big event of the week after he celebrated Christmas Eve Mass on Tuesday evening at St. Peter's Basilica and delivered his Christmas Day blessing from the loggia overlooking the square. The 88-year-old pope, who often suffers from respiratory infections in winter, has a few days to rest before gearing up for the New Year's Eve vigil and Mass the following day. With the St. Peter's Holy Door now open to the public, a steady stream of pilgrims was filing into the basilica, a pace that is expected to continue through next year until the door closes on Jan. 6, 2026. Francis' 2025 involves a dizzying calendar of Jubilee events that will sorely test his stamina, with special Jubilee Masses for all the main groups of pilgrims who are being celebrated during the year: Adolescents, migrants, teachers and law enforcement, among others. So far, he has only one foreign trip under study: A May visit to Turkey to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Christianity's first ecumenical council.

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The Philadelphia Eagles showed why they are one of the best teams in the league after their dominant win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The defense held the high-powered Ravens offense to just 19 points, and the offense, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley, showed why they are in the MVP conversation. Philadelphia Eagles Waive Receiver The Eagles waived veteran wide receiver Parris Campbell on Monday following their win, meaning he will likely be signed back on to the practice squad after playing in the game against Baltimore. The #Eagles waived veteran WR Parris Campbell. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 2, 2024 Parris Campbell Career Campbell has been in the league since 2019 and has amounted to 1117 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his career. Before playing for the Eagles, the receiver was on the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Giants, but he has not yet shown that he can be a solid starter in the NFL. His best season came in 2022 with the Colts, when he was able to record 63 catches for 623 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Since then, he only has one touchdown that came this season with Philadelphia. Other team fans like the Washington Commanders have been calling for their favorite squad to look into signing Campbell, as he would add good depth to a roster. This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.Reacting to a flurry of Donald Trump Truth Social attacks launched on Christmas day, MSNBC host Chris Jansing asked her panel how Republican lawmakers plan to deal with four more years of erratic proclamations from president-elect. Speaking to NBC political correspondent Jonathan Allen, she asked, "Jonathan, look, he's not even president yet, obviously he is the president-elect. But if you're a member of the U.S. Senate and you just got re-elected to a six-year term and he's going to be gone in four years, I mean, do you think that there's any doubt that we're going to have these situations where Donald Trump wants something and it's either going to be fish or cut bait?" "Well, Chris, let me say if I was a United States senator who just got elected to a six-year term, I'd be asking for time off for good behavior because that seems like a terrible body to be serving in right now," he replied which led to laughter from the panel. ALSO READ: We're watching the largest and most dangerous 'cult' in American history "Yeah they going to have to make determinations all the time about not only what do they do in terms of the places where they have power but what do they say about what the new president is now doing himself," he added. "We have seen moments where they stood up to him and basically told him to take a flying leap when he nominated Matt Gaetz to be attorney general ." RELATED: 'Guess what? Trump can't primary all of us': GOP lawmakers threaten revolt over bullying "We may see other nominees fall by the wayside," he predicted. "You have to wait and see what happens in January. But, yeah, I mean these senators are going to be put in a bad position and for the Republican senators they're going to be put in a bad position of, you know, having to break with the Trump base every time they break with him and his outside allies, which have seen this before, Steve Bannon and others, who put tremendous pressure on those senators who are breaking with him every time they do it." You can watch below or at the link. - YouTube youtu.be

Taylor Swift Sends Sweet Gift to Kansas City Chiefs Heiress Ava HuntAn adult male and a 12-year-old boy are recovering after being rescued from a capsized boat in the Crescent Beach Marina. On Tuesday night (Nov. 26) around 5:45 p.m., police in Surrey received a report that a capsized boat was in the Crescent Beach Marina, about two kilometres out into the water. Several first responders were on scene, including RCMP, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue for Crescent Beach and Emergency Health Services (BCEHS). An adult male and a 12-year-old boy were located, Surrey RCMP shared with and were rescued by the search and rescue team, then taken to hospital by ambulance services "for precautionary purposes." Reports on social media indicated hearing a helicopter flying above in the area at the time of the rescue.

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The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has ordered KWI Life Insurance (KWI) to rectify its financial conditions and operations by increasing paid-up capital and refraining from accepting new clients until it meets the legally required capital level. The company failed to increase its capital by the deadline of Nov 29, the OIC said in a statement. The insurer was found to have several operational shortcomings, including prepayment to related companies without clear proof of services, lending money to high-risk companies, investing in real estate with related parties without board approval and withdrawing cash advances without proper documentation. The OIC ordered KWI to take corrective action to meet the capital adequacy ratio. The order includes increasing its paid-up capital by at least 95 million baht by Dec 20, with further increases scheduled on specified dates. The company is also prohibited from undertaking the following actions until its capital funds meet the legal requirements: issuing new insurance policies or expanding coverage of existing policies; engaging in high-risk investments or conducting unauthorised business activities; incurring new obligations except for routine expenses approved by the registrar, with the approval of the OIC (such as employment contracts or business-related expenses); appointing additional insurance agents or brokers; and acquiring the operations of other companies. This ban should prevent potential harm to policyholders and the public, said the regulator, adding KWI's operations will not affect existing insurance coverage or claims under existing policies. Policyholders are assured their entitlements will continue to be honoured, noted the OIC. "The OIC will closely monitor the company's actions. If further violations are detected, legal action will be taken accordingly," said the regulator. The Stock Exchange of Thailand yesterday instructed KWI to clarify facts and effects to the company's financial positions and operating results from the OIC order via SET's disclosure system by Dec 4. The bourse also recommends investors carefully study information before making investment decisions related to KWI.

Texas Design and Construction Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Industrial Complex in Kansas City, MOThe remnants of an abandoned U.S. military base in Greenland known as the “city under the ice” have been unexpectedly rediscovered, NASA researchers said. Camp Century, a Cold War-era military base built in 1959 to serve as a testing ground for “Project Iceworm,” a top secret plan to launch nuclear weapons out of tunnels drilled into the ice, closed operations in 1967 after the military became “aware of how tenuous an atomic city hemmed in by shifting ice seemed,” according to the Washington Post . Besides being a nuclear missile site, Camp Century was planned to be scaled to a full city about “three times the size of Denmark,” to house 11,000 service members in 52,000 square miles under the ice, the newspaper reported. While the grand plans failed and the base was eventually abandoned, the underground city became a topic of interest again in April when NASA scientist Chad Greene, on board a Gulfstream III plane with a group of engineers, stumbled across a surprise. While using a radar instrument to probe the Greenland Ice Sheet below, the device “unexpectedly detected something buried within the ice,” a press release states. “We were looking for the bed of the ice and out pops Camp Century,” said NASA cryospheric scientist Alex Gardner, one of the project’s leaders. “We didn’t know what it was at first.” After it was abandoned, Greenland’s heavy snowfall and low temperatures buried the structures beneath at least 100 feet of ice, the scientists said. “In the new data, individual structures in the secret city are visible in a way that they’ve never been seen before,” said Greene. NASA shared the new radar image on social media:

Homeowners will be able to build loft extensions and add storeys more easily under an overhaul of planning laws. Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, said that people would be encouraged to “build up” as part of an effort to end the “acute housing crisis”. Councils would no longer be able to block upward extensions because they were too high, she said, or refuse planning permission because neighbouring houses did not have the extra storeys. Under the new rules , extensions will be considered for approval as long as they complement surrounding buildings and protect local heritage. The government will announce on Thursday a series of planning reforms as Sir Keir Starmer seeks to hit his target of building 1.5 million homes over the courseNoneDaily Post Nigeria EPL: Martin Keown picks player to replace Saka in Arsenal squad Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport EPL: Martin Keown picks player to replace Saka in Arsenal squad Published on December 26, 2024 By Don Silas Former Arsenal star Martin Keown believes Ethan Nwaneri is ready to step up and fill the void left by Bukayo Saka in the Gunners’ squad. Saka is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and is expected to be out of action for several weeks. “I don’t know of a player who has created more chances for his teammates in the Premier League this season, so he’s obviously going to be a really big miss,” Keown told talkSPORT when asked about Saka’s absence. “It’s up to someone to step up, maybe [Ethan] Nwaneri, who has been playing in the [Martin] Odegaard role. Perhaps he could come into the front line and give us something different. “He’s a left-footed player, so why not push him into the top line? There are options for the manager.” Related Topics: arsenal EPL Martin Keown Saka Don't Miss EPL: Danny Murphy urges Liverpool to sign Chelsea star as Alexander-Arnold’s replacement You may like EPL: Danny Murphy urges Liverpool to sign Chelsea star as Alexander-Arnold’s replacement EPL: Chelsea’s title hope takes hit after 2-1 defeat to Fulham EPL: Guardiola reacts to Man City’s 1-1 draw with Everton EPL: Haaland misses penalty as Man City fail to beat Everton EPL: Silva lauds Iwobi for selfless Christmas gesture EPL: Man United legend slams Rashford for saying he’s ready to leave Old Trafford Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd

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The Nasdaq ( ^IXIC ) and S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) closed at record highs on Monday as stocks kicked off the final month of a banner 2024 on a high note. The S&P 500 edged up 0.2% to extend its recent record , while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI ) slipped almost 0.3% from its recent all-time closing high. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite popped almost 1%, with Apple ( AAPL ) shares also touching a record. Other tech stocks gained including Tesla ( TSLA ) and Meta ( META ), both up more than 3%. The S&P 500 and Dow are entering December on a roll, having ended November with their best monthly gains in a year. The rally got a boost last month thanks to optimism around President-elect Donald Trump's victory. Year to date, the benchmark S&P is up over 25%, while the Dow has gained nearly 20%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq has gained nearly 30%. In individual stocks, shares in Jeep maker Stellantis ( STLA ) sank after CEO Carlos Tavares suddenly resigned . Meanwhile, Intel ( INTC ) stock ended lower after the company said its CEO, Pat Gelsinger, had retired from the struggling chipmaker. Investors are starting to count down to the November jobs report on Friday, a key input for the Federal Reserve's policy making, as well as to job openings and private payrolls readings. A surprise monthly jobs print could reset the expectations for rate cuts that have supported stocks' stellar performance this year. That said, bets on a slower path of Fed easing haven't made a significant dent in the recent appetite for stocks. Meanwhile, the dollar ( DX=F ) climbed as investors assessed Trump's latest tariff threat. The incoming president warned BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) not to create a rival to the US currency , saying on Saturday that they will face 100% tariffs if they move away from it. Trump has already put markets on alert with promises to hit Canada , Mexico , and China with big new tariffs . By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed at record highs on Monday as investors looked ahead towards a crucial jobs report later this week. The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) rose 0.2% to notch a new all-time closing high while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI ) slipped almost 0.3%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC ) popped nearly 1% with tech stocks leading the gains. The "Magnificent Seven" stocks gained, with Apple ( AAPL ) touching new highs. Tesla ( TSLA ) shares also gained on the heels of bullish calls. Nvidia ( NVDA ) shares closed just above the flat line. On Friday, investors will receive crucial labor market data, which could give the Federal Reserve more clues on whether it should hold rates steady or continue its cutting cycle. The Federal Open Market Committee will meet later this month. Fed governor Christopher Waller said on Monday he's leaning toward supporting another rate cut, but he may change his mind if inflation data surprises to the upside. Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said on Monday he leans toward supporting another rate cut when the Federal Open Market Committee meets this month, but he may change his mind if inflation data surprises to the upside. "Based on the economic data in hand today and forecasts that show that inflation will continue on its downward path to 2% over the medium term, at present I lean toward supporting a cut to the policy rate at our December meeting," Waller said during prepared remarks at a conference in D.C. on Monday. He went on to say, "But that decision will depend on whether data that we will receive before then surprises to the upside and alters my forecast for the path of inflation." “I will be watching the incoming data closely over the next couple weeks to help me make my decision as to what path to take,” added Waller. The FOMC is expected to meet on Dec 17 and 18. Yahoo Finance's Ben Werschkul reports: Donald Trump's latest tariff threat appears to have stemmed at least in part from a nascent blockchain-based entrant into the influential world of global financial messaging. The president-elect's move came in a Saturday afternoon post where he promised 100% tariffs on countries looking to move away from the dollar. "[A]ny Country that tries should wave goodbye to America," he wrote . The target was an organization called BRICS, which currently boasts 10 nations and is led by the Western adversaries of China and Russia. One new product offering appears to be a key stumbling block. Read more here. Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban reports; The end of the holiday weekend added two fresh examples of a historic shift on Wall Street: More CEOs than ever are heading for the exits. Over the past 24 hours, the leaders of chipmaker Intel ( INTC ) and auto giant Stellantis ( STLA ) have both announced their departures, bolstering the CEO turnover tally. The leadership changes highlight the idiosyncrasies and challenges of each company — from a struggling auto lineup to a too-late computer chip turnaround. But they also reflect a broader trend across corporate America. Read more here. Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian reports: The Stellantis ( STLA ) 2024 roller coaster hit a new low with CEO Carlos Tavares’s abrupt resignation on Sunday. Stellantis’ senior independent director Henri de Castries said in a statement that “in recent weeks different views have emerged,” which have resulted in the board and Tavares parting ways. “Speculation is likely to be rife as to what has happened, but it was already known that Tavares would resign in 2026 at the end of his contract and a search for his successor was underway. That leaves the main question — why now?” HSBC analyst Mike Tyndall wrote in a short note Monday morning. Read more here. Super Micro Computer ( SMCI ) stock jumped to a session high by mid-day trading on Monday, gaining more than 30% after the server maker announced that the final findings from an independent review of its business found no evidence of fraud or misconduct. The company, which partners with Nvidia ( NVDA ) to provide high-tech servers with its AI chips, also said it will look for a new chief financial officer based on recommendations of the special committee conducting the review. Its current financial chief, David Weigand, will continue to serve in that position until his successor is appointed. The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary ( XLY ) sector hit an all-time high on Monday. XLY, which houses names like Amazon ( AMZN ) and Tesla ( TSLA ), was up roughly 1% during the session. Year to date, the sector has gained more than 25%. US manufacturing activity may be slowly climbing out of its slump. On Monday, the ISM Manufacturing PMI showed a reading of 48.4 in November, an increase from the 46.5 seen last month and above economists' expectations for a reading of 47.5. This marked the highest reading for the index since June 2024, though notably the reading coming in under 50 indicates overall contraction in the sector. The sector has been above the 50 mark just once since October 2022, but Monday's reading could be an early sign that "better days lie ahead," according to Jefferies US economist Thomas Simons. "Looking ahead, we see significantly more positive signs for the U.S. manufacturing outlook than negative ones," Simons wrote in a note to clients on Monday. "Rate cuts will slow into next year, but more are coming. The Trump administration is focused on doing things that (it thinks) will improve U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing, including deregulation, a more accommodative tax environment, and protectionist tariffs. The jury is still out on the net benefit of the tariffs, but the other positive forces are unambiguous." Yahoo Finance's David Hollerith reports: BlackRock ( BLK ) is close to making a $12 billion bet that would take it deeper into the hottest trade on Wall Street : private credit. The world’s largest money manager is discussing a deal to buy HPS Investment Partners, a firm run by three ex-employees of Goldman Sachs ( GS ) and JPMorgan Chase ( JPM ) that specializes in lending money to riskier companies. The transaction of $12 billion or more could be announced as soon as this week, according to reports in the Financial Times and Bloomberg . The deal could also still fall apart. Rad more there. Yahoo Finance's Yasmin Khorram reports: Tesla ( TSLA ) investors have good reason to watch the bromance between billionaire CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump very closely. If the close relationship continues, it could eventually prove quite lucrative for the electric vehicle maker. Trump's transition team is looking for policymakers for the Department of Transportation and one of its agencies, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), to spearhead self-driving regulation, likely easing the rules to enable faster development, according to a report by Bloomberg. However, experts interviewed by Yahoo Finance say changing the rules of the road may be a lot more complicated. Currently, self-driving is regulated on a state-by-state basis, and Tesla likely does not have the technology nailed down for total autonomous driving. Read more here. Tech stocks helped lift the Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC ) to record intraday highs on Monday morning. Shares of Apple ( AAPL ) rose 1% to touch a new record. All of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks gained in early trading, including Nvidia ( NVDA ) and Tesla ( TSLA ) Super Micro Computer ( SMCI ) shares jumped as much as 12% in early trading after the server maker said an independent review of its business by a special committee found no evidence of fraud or misconduct. "The evidence reviewed by the Special Committee does not give rise to any substantial concerns about the integrity of the Company’s senior management or Audit Committee, or their commitment to ensuring that the Company’s financial statements are materially accurate," the company said in a filing to the SEC. Super Micro also said it is searching for a new CFO. Its current financial chief, David Weigand, will continue to serve in that position until his successor is appointed. Shares of the server maker have been on a roller coaster ride after an August report by short seller firm Hindenburg Research claimed accounting malpractice. Last month, Super Micro hired a new auditor, BDO, after its accountant, EY, resigned in late October. Tesla stock ( TSLA ) rose more than 3% in early trading amid bullish analyst commentary. The gains in the stock helped lift the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC ). Roth MKM upgraded shares of the electric vehicle giant to Buy from Hold, while Stifel raised its price target on the stock from $287 to $411 per share. Tesla's shares have surged amid optimism surrounding CEO Elon Musk's close relationship with President-elect Donald Trump. The stock is up more than 40% since the presidential election on Nov. 5. US stocks were little changed on Monday, holding near record highs, as investors awaited an important monthly jobs report at the end of the week. The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) was relatively flat, coming off a record close , while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI ) was little changed on the heels of the index's own all-time high. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC ) was up 0.2%. Consumer Discretionary ( XLY ) stocks gained in early trading, while Utilities ( XLU ) and Industrials ( XLI ) slipped. On Monday, Intel ( INTC ) shares gained after the struggling semiconductor maker said CEO Pat Gelsinger had stepped down as of Dec. 1. Intel ( INTC ) CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired and stepped down from the board of directors, effective Dec. 1, according to the company. Intel shares were up more than 4% in premarket trading following the announcement . In a statement, Intel said it has named David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus as interim co-CEOs while the board of directors conducts a search for a new CEO. The semiconductor giant has struggled to keep up with peers or implement an effective turnaround plan amid a series of quarters of declining revenue. The stock is down over 50% year to-date. In November, Intel was removed from the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^ DJI ) and replaced by rival Nvidia ( NVDA ). Economic data: S&P Global US manufacturing PMI (November final); Construction spending (October); ISM Manufacturing & prices paid (November) Earnings: Zscaler ( ZS ) Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed over the weekend and early this morning: Jobs report to test stock rally's staying power: The week ahead Stellantis stock sinks as CEO's early exit leaves void Bezos backs AI chipmaker vying with Nvidia at $2.6B value Trump's pick to run FCC is an ominous sign for Big Tech New Biden strike on China's chips to hit toolmakers President Biden pardons his son Hunter despite promise Dollar faces treacherous December as Trump, rate risks boil over Trump’s Plans Risk Inflating Bullish Stock Market Into a Bubble It may be the holiday season on Wall Street, but that doesn't mean analysts aren't out and about making calls into year-end. Here are three notes that caught my attention before 6 a.m. ET. After a recent management meeting, JPMorgan's longtime retail analyst Matt Boss is upgrading his rating on Gap ( GAP ) to Overweight (Buy equivalent). His price target went to $30 from $28. "With the foundation set under CEO Richard Dickson to support a consistent playbook of improved merchandising & marketing across all four brands, we see Gap at an inflection point to support low-to-mid-single-digit sales growth, annual operating margin expansion targeting historical levels of profitability," Boss said. A recent chat I had with Dickson helps to shed light on Boss's call. There is more going on here besides me shopping more at Banana Republic Factory, and additional insight on the analyst vibe on Gap can be found via Yahoo Finance's analyst recommendation tool . Ahead of Lululemon's ( LULU ) earnings on Dec. 5, Citi analyst Paul Lejuez is sticking with a Neutral rating (Hold equivalent) on the stock. But it's this call out on the stock from Lejuez that caught my eye: "Short interest currently sits at 6% of the float, above the 4% level three months ago and the highest short interest level in two years. Based on our conversations with investors, sentiment on Lulemon remains negative on the trajectory of Lululemon's US business, although most expect a sales/EPS beat in 3Q (driven by stronger international sales) and do not see another 2024 EPS guide down this quarter. Most bearish investors believe it will be difficult for Lululemon to grow EPS in 2025." Here is more on Lululemon's short interest and other stats from the Yahoo Finance platform . Veteran tech analyst Mark Mahaney at Evercore ISI is hiking his price target on Netflix ( NFLX ) to $950 from $775 per share. Netflix stock currently trades at $886. Mahaney called Netflix shares a "small buy" and reiterated an Outperform rating. "At a high level, what our survey results and recent events (e.g., Q3 EPS and the massive success of the Tyson-Paul fight) suggest is that Netflix is in the strongest position financially, fundamentally and competitively that we have ever seen," Mahaney wrote. "Its overall streaming leadership — in terms of both market share and content quality — is commanding. And the clearly positive churn intent and price sensitivity results across all three of this quarter’s surveys are material positives for a subscription business. We also see four notable near-term catalysts — Christmas Day NFL games, the 12/26 release of Squid Games II, WWE Raw in January, and pending price increases," he added.

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30 jilibet Investing in lesser-known Canadian exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the can be an excellent way to diversify your portfolio with a modest investment. So let’s dive in right now and explore some intriguing ETFs you can buy with just $100. USD options First up is the ( ). This ETF focuses on U.S. large-cap stocks with lower sensitivity to market volatility, aiming to provide stable returns. As of writing, its net asset value (NAV) was $56.37 CAD, with a 12-month yield of 1.9%. Its top holdings include , , and , reflecting a concentration in the healthcare and technology sectors. Over the past year, ZLU.U has returned 17.3%, and its year-to-date return stands at 16%, thus indicating robust performance in 2024. The ETF’s low volatility strategy positions it well for investors seeking reduced exposure to market fluctuations. ( ) targets U.S. companies with strong financials and above-average dividend yields. Its diversified portfolio spans sectors like consumer staples and information technology, with top holdings such as and . The ETF offers a dividend yield of approximately 2.4%, providing regular income for investors. While specific recent performance data is not available, the focus on quality dividends suggests a stable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, especially appealing in uncertain economic climates. ( ) offers broad exposure to the American market, encompassing 500 large- and medium-sized companies. Over the last decade, XUS has achieved an impressive annualized return of 15%. With an expense ratio of 0.10%, XUS remains an affordable option for investors seeking U.S. market exposure. The alignment with the S&P 500 provides investors with access to the performance of leading U.S. companies, thus making it a staple in many portfolios. Tech ( ) provides exposure to global giants, including , , and . With a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.39%, it offers a cost-effective way to tap into the tech industry’s growth. Year-to-date, TEC has returned 26%, reflecting the robust performance of the tech sector. Given the continuous innovation and demand in technology, TEC’s future outlook appears promising, thus aligning with the sector’s growth trajectory. The TSX ( ) provides exposure to a broad selection of Canadian stocks, focusing predominantly on larger companies. Over the past decade, XIC has delivered an annualized return of 7.3% and offers a dividend yield of 2.9%, paid quarterly. Its low expense ratio of 0.06% makes it an affordable option for investors. XIC’s comprehensive coverage of the Canadian market makes it a foundational holding for those seeking exposure to Canada’s economy. Then, ( ) tracks the performance of 60 large Canadian stocks. This ETF offers a solid dividend yield of 2.8% and has a management expense ratio of 0.15%. Investing in ZIU provides exposure to prominent blue-chip Canadian stocks, thus making it a valuable addition to a diversified portfolio. The focus on large-cap companies offers stability and potential for steady growth, appealing to conservative investors. Bottom line These ETFs provide a range of investment opportunities across different sectors and markets. By investing in a combination of these funds, you can build a diversified portfolio that aligns with your investment goals and risk tolerance.OAKLAND — The race to be Oakland’s next mayor may have officially kicked off Monday, but the starting line is eerily quiet — and may continue to be until Rep. Barbara Lee makes up her mind about whether to run. Lee, the longtime East Bay congresswoman and stalwart of progressive politics, said late last week in a social media post that she will announce her decision in early January, noting the decision was “not one I take lightly.” In the meantime, Lee has held numerous private meetings with city officials about the issues affecting Oakland, from the ongoing budget crisis to homelessness to policing, two sources with direct knowledge of those conversations told this news organization. The policy “deep dive,” as a source not authorized to speak publicly put it, might offer reassurance to skeptics who worry that the retiring legislator, who has represented Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley and San Leandro in Congress since 1998, would struggle to adapt to running a city full-time. But the larger consequence of Lee’s decision-making timeline is that the run-up to the April 15 special election to replace Mayor Sheng Thao has largely stalled. Most candidates are holding off until Lee makes a move. Hours after the formal start on Monday of the candidate filing period, which lasts until Jan. 17, only two people had scheduled appointments to pull papers for the office — Peter Liu and Mindy Ruth Pechenuk , a pair of fringe prospects who are unlikely to make a dent in the race. Loren Taylor, the runner-up in the 2022 mayoral election, said Monday he plans to pull papers in the coming days, noting in an interview that his desire to help Oakland grow as a city won’t be affected by whom he’s running against. But others, such as former Councilmember Ignacio De La Fuente and lobbyist Isaac Kos-Read, have said they’re holding off. “To be candid, I’m getting a little restless — but out of respect I have to wait,” De La Fuente said Monday in an interview. “Hopefully, she’ll make a decision soon.” An open letter published last week by numerous Oakland leaders urging Lee to run included sign-offs from City Council members Nikki Fortunato Bas, Treva Reid and Dan Kalb, as well as prospective candidate Kos-Read. The letter included signatures from both labor leaders and local political figures who otherwise have often clashed on issues like crime and public spending. “We need someone who can bring the new ideas, policies, resources and opportunities that the people of Oakland deserve,” the letter read. “That person is Barbara Lee.” There are other examples of weighty political races symbolically put on hold amid “will they, won’t they” tension involving potential candidates, including late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s indecision to run for California governor in 1998. But the upcoming special election in Oakland is unique in how strongly some local leaders seem to be thinking past the election entirely in their overtures to Lee, said political expert Dan Schnur. “These communities and business and labor leaders aren’t begging her to run because they think she’s the only one who can win,” Schnur said. “They think she’s the only one who can govern.” The clearest sign of how many in the city view Lee — who has often weighed in on local affairs to oppose Thao’s recall or support striking teachers or chastise the departing A’s — might be a billboard that popped up in recent weeks along Interstate 880 in East Oakland. “Thank You, Barbara Lee,” it reads, “for bringing over half a billion dollars of federal funds into Oakland in 2024!” The billboard, hoisted near the highway’s High Street exit, also links to a website, thankyoubarbaralee.com, which lists some of Lee’s accomplishments and includes a sign-up form “to add your name to our letter of gratitude!” Both the physical and digital ads were created by the East Oakland Youth Development Center. Selena Wilson, the nonprofit’s CEO, said the gesture had nothing to do with the upcoming special election and was solely intended to honor the congresswoman for her longtime support of the center. Nationally, Lee is perhaps best known for being the only member of Congress to oppose the use of military force following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Her entry into the race would bring a layer of gravitas to the top political office in Oakland, a city whose reputation took a hit after crime rose and the economy declined during the pandemic. But it may also bring back memories of the mayoral tenure of the late Rep. Ron Delllums, whose decorated legacy was hurt by the perception that he was an absentee leader during the Great Recession, or former Gov. Jerry Brown, whose time as mayor coincided with the infamous Riders police brutality scandal. Taylor, meanwhile, is steadfast about wanting to lead, an ambition that has not diminished in the two years since his loss to Thao by fewer than 700 ranked-choice votes. “I think the fact that the others are playing a game of political calculus,” he said, “is indicative of where their leadership commitment is and how confident they are in what they’re bringing to the table.”NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Zeta Global Holdings Corp. ("Zeta" or "the Company") ZETA . Investors who purchased Zeta securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/ZETA. Investigation Details On November 13, 2024, Culper Research published a report alleging that the Company has been engaged in deceptive data collection practices. 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A teacher from Maghera, in County Londonderry, has said it is an "honour" to get a special award for teaching. Ciara Mulholland, from Saint Patrick’s College in Maghera, has been recognised as the Pearson National Teaching Winner of the Outstanding New Teacher of the Year 2024. Ms Mullholland, who qualified as a teacher two and a half years ago, said she was "totally overwhelmed" to have won the award. It was announced on Tuesday evening's BBC The One Show , ahead of an awards ceremony this weekend. Speaking on the show, Ms Mullholland said: "This is amazing. I am so, so lucky. We have the best school, the best staff, the best pupils, we have the best community. This is an absolute honour." Ms Mulholland was recognised for her role in helping to encourage young girls to study science, technology, engineering and maths (known as Stem subjects), as well as running a popular after-school Science club. Selected from thousands of nominees, the award acknowledges her exceptional contribution to students and to the wider community. She told the show she had been inspired by other teachers to enter into the profession and work in her old school. Grainné Hughes, who used to teach her and is now her colleague, nominated her. "She is the complete package. "Ciara lights up in her pupils' presence and they certainly light up in hers," she told the BBC. One of her pupils told the show she made science "fun" and made it easy to learn. Head teacher Katrina Crilly said she was an "outstanding" teacher. Alongside her work in the classroom, Ms Mulholland also helps train the senior Camogie team, which she used to captain, who reached the All-Ireland finals in 2023, and volunteers at the local primary school’s Stem programme. She supports the school’s study skills programme, as well as running a popular after-school Science club. Ms Mulholland learned of her award win during a visit from The One Show’s Ryan Hand. He enlisted the help of her family, colleagues, camogie team and former teammates to surprise her with the award. The programme also included a surprise performance from one of her favourite singers Ryan McMullan. The Pearson Awards were founded in 1998 to celebrate excellence in UK education and showcasing commitment to changing the lives of children through learning. Run by the Teaching Awards Trust, an independent charity, and sponsored by Pearsons, the awards are an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the pivotal roles teachers, support staff, colleges, schools and early years educators play in inspiring young people, every single day. The remaining winners will be announced at a special ceremony in London and also revealed across the week on The One Show.Social media firms raise 'serious concerns' over Australian U-16 ban

NEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Humacyte, Inc. ("Humacyte" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HUMA ). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased. The class action concerns whether Humacyte and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. You have until January 17, 2025 , to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Humacyte securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained a t www.pomerantzlaw.com . [Click here for information about joining the class action] On August 9, 2024 , Humacyte issued a press release "announcing that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require additional time to complete its review of its Biologic License Application (BLA) for the acellular tissue engineered vessel (ATEV) in the vascular trauma indication." The press release disclosed in part, that, "during the course of the BLA review, the FDA has conducted inspections of our manufacturing facilities and clinical sites and has actively engaged with us in multiple discussions regarding our BLA filing[.]" On this news, Humacyte's stock price fell $1.30 per share, or 16.43%, to close at $6.61 per share on August 12 , 2024. Then, on October 17, 2024 , the FDA released a Form 483 concerning Humacyte's Durham, North Carolina facility, which revealed a number of violations, including "no microbial quality assurance," "no microbial testing," and inadequate "quality oversight." On this news, Humacyte's stock price fell $0.95 per share, or 16.35%, to close at $4.86 per share on October 17, 2024 . Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York , Chicago , Los Angeles , London , Paris , and Tel Aviv , is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz , known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud , breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com . Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. CONTACT: Danielle Peyton Pomerantz LLP [email protected] 646-581-9980 ext. 7980 SOURCE Pomerantz LLPFMC Corporation announces election of Anthony DiSilvestro to Board of Directors

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The US is somewhat unique in letting its chief executive pardon without having to get signoff – here’s what to knowUkraine must be placed in the “strongest possible position for negotiations” to end the war with Russia, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Prime Minister insisted the UK will back Ukraine “for as long as it takes” as he made a speech at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet in London, but for the first time acknowledged the conflict could move towards a negotiated end. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has in recent weeks suggested he is open to a possible ceasefire with Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Kyiv and its European allies meanwhile fear the advent of Donald Trump’s return to the White House could result in American aid being halted. President-elect Trump has said he would prefer to move towards a peace deal, and has claimed he could end the conflict on “day one” of his time in power. As he attempts to strike up a good relationship with the incoming president, Sir Keir revealed he had told Mr Trump the UK “will invest more deeply than ever in this transatlantic bond with our American friends in the years to come”. In his speech at London’s Guildhall, the Prime Minister said there is “no question it is right we support Ukraine”, as the UK’s aid to Kyiv is “deeply in our self-interest”. Allowing Russia to win the war would mean “other autocrats would believe they can follow Putin’s example,” he warned. Sir Keir added: “So we must continue to back Ukraine and do what it takes to support their self-defence for as long as it takes. “To put Ukraine in the strongest possible position for negotiations so they can secure a just and lasting peace on their terms that guarantees their security, independence, and right to choose their own future.” Mr Zelensky told Sky News over the weekend he would be open to speaking with Mr Putin, but branded the Russian president a “terrorist”. He also suggested Ukrainian territory under his control should be taken under the “Nato umbrella” to try to stop the “hot stage” of the war with Russia. In a banquet speech focused on foreign affairs, the Prime Minister said it was “plain wrong” to suggest the UK must choose between its allies, adding: “I reject it utterly. “(Clement) Attlee did not choose between allies. (Winston) Churchill did not choose. “The national interest demands that we work with both.” Sir Keir said the UK and the US were “intertwined” when it came to commerce, technology and security. The Prime Minister added: “That’s why, when President Trump graciously hosted me for dinner in Trump Tower, I told him that we will invest more deeply than ever in this transatlantic bond with our American friends in the years to come.” He also repeated his commitment to “rebuild our ties with Europe” and insisted he was right to try to build closer links with China. “It is remarkable that until I met President Xi last month there had been no face-to-face meeting between British and Chinese leaders for six years,” the Prime Minister said. “We can’t simply look the other way. We need to engage. To co-operate, to compete and to challenge on growth, on security concerns, on climate as well as addressing our differences in a full and frank way on issues like Hong Kong, human rights, and sanctions on our parliamentarians,” he added. The Prime Minister said he wants Britain’s role in the world to be that of “a constant and responsible actor in turbulent times”. He added: “To be the soundest ally and to be determined, always, in everything we do. “Every exchange we have with other nations, every agreement we enter into to deliver for the British people and show, beyond doubt, that Britain is back.” Ahead of Sir Keir’s speech, Lord Mayor Alastair King urged the Prime Minister and his Government to loosen regulations on the City of London to help it maintain its competitive edge. In an echo of Sir Keir’s commitment to drive the UK’s economic growth, the Lord Mayor said: “The idealist will dream of growth, but the pragmatist understands that our most effective machinery to drive growth is here in the City, in the hands of some of the brightest and most committed people that you will find anywhere in the world.”Top 10 Cryptos Your Portfolio Needs! Experts Reveal the Best Picks for Explosive Growth

Great honor vs pleased: Trump’s highest compliments, trackedWASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports, saying that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. The incoming president posted on social media that he met Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoreman's Association, and Dennis Daggett, the union's executive vice president. “I’ve studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it,” Trump posted. “The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers, in this case, our Longshoremen. Foreign companies have made a fortune in the U.S. by giving them access to our markets. They shouldn’t be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. At the heart of the dispute is whether ports can install automated gates, cranes and container-moving trucks that could make it faster to unload and load ships. The union argues that automation would lead to fewer jobs, even though higher levels of productivity could do more to boost the salaries of remaining workers. The Maritime Alliance said in a statement that the contract goes beyond ports to “supporting American consumers and giving American businesses access to the global marketplace – from farmers, to manufacturers, to small businesses, and innovative start-ups looking for new markets to sell their products.” “To achieve this, we need modern technology that is proven to improve worker safety, boost port efficiency, increase port capacity, and strengthen our supply chains,” said the alliance, adding that it looks forward to working with Trump. In October, the union representing 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for three days, raising the risk that a prolonged shutdown could push up inflation by making it difficult to unload container ships and export American products overseas. The issue pits an incoming president who won November's election on the promise of bringing down prices against commitments to support blue-collar workers along with the kinds of advanced technology that drew him support from Silicon Valley elite such as billionaire Elon Musk. Trump sought to portray the dispute as being between U.S. workers and foreign companies, but advanced ports are also key for staying globally competitive. China is opening a $1.3 billion port in Peru that could accommodate ships too large for the Panama Canal. There is a risk that shippers could move to other ports, which could also lead to job losses. Mexico is constructing a port that is highly automated, while Dubai, Singapore and Rotterdam already have more advanced ports. Instead, Trump said that ports and shipping companies should eschew “machinery, which is expensive, and which will constantly have to be replaced.” “For the great privilege of accessing our markets, these foreign companies should hire our incredible American Workers, instead of laying them off, and sending those profits back to foreign countries,” Trump posted. “It is time to put AMERICA FIRST!” ___ Josh Boak, The Associated Press

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Best Buy says Trump tariffs could force it to raise consumer pricesThe National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a warning to Spotify users about increasing cybersecurity risks linked to the platform’s playlists and podcasts. The advisory, published on Tuesday, informed users of how cybercriminals are exploiting Spotify’s features to distribute malicious content, including game hacks for popular games like Fortnite, GTA, Apex Legends, and Roblox, as well as pirated software and scam websites. According to the IT agency, “Spotify is being exploited to promote game hacks for video games like Fortnite, GTA, Apex, and Roblox. “Threat actors are also using the platform to advertise pirated software, spam links, and malicious crack sites. They embed these malicious promotions within playlist names and podcast descriptions.” The advisory further emphasised the risks of malicious links embedded in playlist names and podcast descriptions, which boost the visibility of dangerous sites through Spotify’s web player. This exposes users to scams, malware, and other cyber threats. In light of this, the agency has advised Spotify users to avoid playlists and podcasts with suspicious text in their descriptions and to refrain from clicking any links in these descriptions. Related News Review economic policies to provide relief for Nigerians, NANS urges Tinubu Simon Ekpa: Nigerians in Finland panic as search for sponsors begins Why Nigerians must pay for new national ID card - NIMC Additionally, users are encouraged to update their Spotify app to the latest version for improved security. With cybercriminals increasingly exploiting legitimate platforms, the NITDA’s advisory serves as a crucial reminder for users to remain vigilant and protect themselves from evolving online threats. Last week, the IT regulator warned organisations about Ymir ransomware, describing it as a highly sophisticated cyber threat targeting corporate networks. The malware not only encrypts critical data but also exfiltrates sensitive information before encryption, demanding substantial ransoms in cryptocurrency. “This ransomware is highly advanced and poses a significant threat to organisations, especially those in industries like healthcare, finance, and IT services that handle sensitive data,” NITDA said.Former Kentucky WR Dane Key set for transfer to Nebraska

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reportedly asked marketers to halt petrol imports The NNPC said that the marketers can only import petrol if the Dangote Refinery is unable to meet local supply needs The directive reportedly came during a high-level meeting between the NNPC, the oil marketers and the NMDPRA PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! Legit.ng’s Pascal Oparada has reported on tech, energy, stocks, investment and the economy for over a decade. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has directed oil marketers to halt petrol imports, stating that the Dangote Refinery has sufficient capacity to meet domestic needs. According to reports, the directive came amid a high-level meeting in Abuja attended by NNPC Group CEO Mele Kyari, representatives of the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMAN), and key stakeholders. No more petrol imports until further notice Representatives of 11 PLc, Matrix, AA Rano, and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) were also present at the meeting. Read also Naira-for-crude plan hits roadblock as NNPC fails to deliver agreed volume to Dangote PAY ATTENTION : Standing out in social media world? Easy! "Mastering Storytelling for Social Media" workshop by Legit.ng. Join Us Live! Sources privy to the negotiation said the NNPC categorically asked the stakeholders that all supply would now be based on clearance from the Dangote Refinery. BusinessDay quoted an official in attendance at the meeting that the NNPC stressed that no marketer would be allowed to import petrol without specific clearance tied to Dangote Refinery’s capacity in the future. According to the report, the decision raised concerns among the marketers, who expressed worry over the refinery’s ability to meet and sustain a consistent supply nationwide. Marketers raise concerns over new directive The marketers reportedly questioned the refinery’s production and logistics preparedness to handle fluctuating domestic demands. Another issue raised at the meeting was the payment structure proposed by the mega refinery, which mandates marketers to settle payments upon product arrival at the depots. The system also demands advance payment, which raises concerns about cash flow and operational feasibility for smaller players in the downstream sector. Read also NNPC explains reasons for delay in completing Port Harcourt amid high petrol imports IPMAN reaches agreement with Dangote Refinery Since its January opening, the $20 billion refinery has sold diesel, aviation fuel, and other petroleum products, primarily to traders from Vitol, Trafigura, and the international energy firm BP. Legit.ng earlier reported that the refinery also agreed with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to lift 60 million litres of petrol weekly. Also, NNPC and other significant marketers imported over 2 billion litres of petrol between October and November. Filling stations slash petrol prices as landing cost falls Legit.ng earlier reported that data from the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) shows that the landing cost of imported petrol has declined slightly to N975 per litre. The adjustment shows a decrease from the previous rate of N977 per litre when calculated at an exchange rate of N1,658.93 to a dollar. The spot landing cost also reduced slightly to N938 per litre, showing modest improvements caused by FX rate stability and supply dynamics. PAY ATTENTION : Legit.ng Needs Your Opinion! That's your chance to change your favourite news media. Fill in a short questionnaire Source: Legit.ngm.jilibet 。

75% Zimbabwe local content for broadcasters on cardsThere are more than 200,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Australia who lack a birth certificate. Without this vital document means accessing essential services such as employment, healthcare and education is nearly impossible. But a new technology platform that was guided in its creation by an Indigenous member is intent on providing access to services through digital identity. WUNA was developed in collaboration with to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. “For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, identity is deeply connected to culture, heritage, and community,” says Jason-Urranndulla Davis, founder and CEO of WUNA. “On Human Rights Day, we’re calling for systems that respect and honor this connection.” In Australia, some 15 to 18 percent of births to Indigenous mothers go unregistered in some regions, while mobility and homelessness affect around 20 percent of Indigenous Australians, which further hinder access to legal identity. On World Human Rights Day, ConnectID and WUNA released their whitepaper “Identity in Crisis: Addressing the Gaps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Peoples.” The whitepaper calls for a reimagining of identity systems to honor cultural heritage, foster inclusion and uphold human rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights asserts that everyone has the right to recognition before the law. The Aboriginal-led digital identity platform WUNA is unique in that it integrates cultural practices like Traditional Owner Membership and Native Title ID, which aim to reduce administrative burdens and provide identity pathways rooted in community. The whitepaper introduces WUNA, a digital wallet that stores a person’s identity documentation, but cleverly relates it to the traditional Aboriginal cultural practice of the “message stick” — a communication tool carried by messengers to deliver news or help recount oral histories between Aboriginal peoples. “WUNA represents a modern adaptation of this trusted system,” the paper explains. ConnectID meanwhile acts as an identity exchange as the organization onboards government social services, financial services, housing and rental services to its exchange, it is working with WUNA to ensure its digital wallet and community-based verifications can be reused to access these critical services. WUNA currently has 17 partner organizations and a pilot extending to 1,000 users. More about WUNA can be learned via its official website . | | | | | |

NoneMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media , leaving it to the Senate to finalize the world-first law. The major parties backed the bill that would make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts. The legislation was passed with 102 votes in favor to 13 against. If the bill becomes law this week, the platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the age restrictions before the penalties are enforced. Opposition lawmaker Dan Tehan told Parliament the government had agreed to accept amendments in the Senate that would bolster privacy protections. Platforms would not be allowed to compel users to provide government-issued identity documents including passports or driver’s licenses. The platforms also could not demand digital identification through a government system. “Will it be perfect? No. But is any law perfect? No, it’s not. But if it helps, even if it helps in just the smallest of ways, it will make a huge difference to people’s lives,” Tehan told Parliament. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the Senate would debate the bill later Wednesday. The major parties’ support all but guarantees the legislation will be passed by the Senate where no party holds a majority of seats. Lawmakers who were not aligned with either the government or the opposition were most critical of the legislation during debate on Tuesday and Wednesday. Criticisms include that the legislation had been rushed through Parliament without adequate scrutiny, would not work, would create privacy risks for users of all ages and would take away parents’ authority to decide what’s best for their children. Critics also argue the ban would isolate children, deprive them of positive aspects of social media, drive children to the dark web, make children too young for social media reluctant to report harms they encountered and take away incentives for platforms to make online spaces safer. Independent lawmaker Zoe Daniel said the legislation would “make zero difference to the harms that are inherent to social media.” “The true object of this legislation is not to make social media safe by design, but to make parents and voters feel like the government is doing something about it,” Daniel told Parliament. “There is a reason why the government parades this legislation as world-leading, that’s because no other country wants to do it,” she added. T he platforms had asked for the vote on legislation to be delayed until at least June next year when a government-commissioned evaluation of age assurance technologies made its report on how the ban could been enforced. Rod Mcguirk, The Associated Press3 recipes to help you through the busy holiday seasonSAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election , according to a Federal Police report unsealed Tuesday. Federal Police last Thursday formally accused Bolsonaro and 36 other people of attempting a coup. They sent their 884-page report to the Supreme Court, which lifted the seal. The unsealed document provides a first glimpse of several testimonies that describe the former president as one of the key leaders of the plot, and not a mere observer. “The evidence collected throughout the investigation shows unequivocally that then-President Jair Messias Bolsonaro planned, acted and was directly and effectively aware of the actions of the criminal organization aiming to launch a coup d’etat and eliminate the democratic rule of law, which did not take place due to reasons unrelated to his desire,” the document said. At another point, it says: “Bolsonaro had full awareness and active participation.” Bolsonaro, who had repeatedly alleged without evidence that the country's electronic voting system was prone to fraud, called a meeting in December 2022, during which he presented a draft decree to the commanders of the three divisions of the armed forces, according to the police report, signed by four investigators. The decree would have launched an investigation into suspicions of fraud and crimes related to the October 2022 vote, and suspended the powers of the nation's electoral court. The navy’s commander stood ready to comply, but those from the army and air force objected to any plan that prevented Lula’s inauguration, the report said. Those refusals are why the plan did not go ahead, according to witnesses who spoke to investigators. Bolsonaro never signed the decree to set the final stage of the alleged plan into action. Bolsonaro has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or awareness of any plot to keep him in power or oust his leftist rival and successor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. “No one is going to do a coup with a reserve general and half a dozen other officers. What is being said is absurd. For my part, there has never been any discussion of a coup,” Bolsonaro told journalists in Brazil’s capital Brasilia on Monday. “If someone came to discuss a coup with me, I’d say, that’s fine, but the day after, how does the world view us?” he added. “The word ‘coup’ has never been in my dictionary.” The top court has passed the report on to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet. He will decide whether to formally charge Bolsonaro and put him on trial, or toss the investigation. The former president was formally accused of three crimes: violent elimination of the rule of law, staging a coup d'etat and forming a criminal organization. Rodrigo Rios, a law professor at the PUC university in the city of Curitiba, said Bolsonaro could face up to a minimum of 11 years in prison if convicted on all charges. “A woman involved in the Jan. 8 attack on the Supreme Court received a 17-year prison sentence,” Rios told The Associated Press, noting that the former president is more likely to receive 15 years or more if convicted. “Bolsonaro’s future looks dark.” Ahead of the 2022 election, Bolsonaro repeatedly alleged that the election system, which does not use paper ballots, could be tampered with. The top electoral court later ruled that he had abused his power to cast unfounded doubt on the voting system, and ruled him ineligible for office until 2030 . Still, he has maintained that he will stand as a candidate in the 2026 race. Since Bolsonaro left office, he has been targeted by several investigations, all of which he has chalked up to political persecution. Federal Police have accused him of smuggling diamond jewelry into Brazil without properly declaring them and directing a subordinate to falsify his and others’ COVID-19 vaccination statuses . Authorities are also investigating whether he incited the Jan. 8, 2022 riot in which his followers ransacked the Supreme Court and presidential palace in Brasilia, seeking to prompt intervention by the army that would oust Lula from power. Bolsonaro had left for the United States days before Lula’s inauguration on Jan. 1, 2023 and stayed there three months, keeping a low profile. The police report unsealed Tuesday alleges he was seeking to avoid possible imprisonment related to the coup plot, and also await the uprising that took place a week later. Hughes reported from Rio de Janeiro

LIVE- Assad’s regime on the brink of collapse as rebels surround DamascusKobe Sanders tied a season high with 27 points as Nevada claimed fifth place in the Charleston Classic with a 90-78 victory over Oklahoma State Sunday afternoon in South Carolina. Sanders helped the Wolfpack (6-1) earn a second win following one-possession games against Vanderbilt and VCU. After hitting the decisive 3-pointer with five seconds left in Friday's 64-61 win over VCU, Sanders made 7 of 10 shots, hit three 3s and sank 10 of 13 free throws Sunday. Nick Davidson added 223 points as Nevada led by as many as 19 and shot 58.9 percent. Brandon Love contributed 11 on 5-of-5 shooting as the Wolfpack scored 46 points in the paint and scored at least 85 for the fourth time this season. Marchelus Avery led the Cowboys (4-2) with 15 points and Arturo Dean added 13. Robert Jennings and Abou Ousmane added 11 apiece but leading scorer Bryce Thompson was held to seven points on 1-of-9 shooting as Oklahoma State shot 42 percent and 73.2 percent (30-of-41) at the line. After Avery's 3 forged a 12-12 tie with 13:41 remaining, Nevada gradually gained separation. The Wolfpack took a 24-15 lead on Chuck Bailey's jumper in the paint with 8:28 left but the Cowboys inched back, getting within 33-31 on a dunk by Avery with 4:11 left. Another Bailey jumper staked Nevada to a 40-33 lead by halftime. Nevada began pulling away early in the second half as it scored eight in a row for a 52-40 lead on a basket by Love with 16:44 left. A 3 by Sanders opened a 62-43 lead with 14:06 remaining before Oklahoma State charged back. After Nevada made eight straight shots, the Cowboys countered with 11 straight points and trailed 62-54 with 11:19 left on a 3-pointer by Avery. Thompson made his first basket by sinking a jumper with 10:37 left to get Oklahoma State within 64-56 left, and Keller's triple cut the margin to 70-64 nearly three minutes later. The Cowboys were within 78-72 on a basket by Avery with 3:56 remaining, but he fouled out about a minute later and the Wolfpack outscored Oklahoma State 12-6 the rest of the way as Sanders sank five free throws. --Field Level Media

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Kash Patel is Donald Trump ‘s pick to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation, making him another member of the Trump Media & Technology Group DJT board to be selected for a position in the president-elect's next administration. What Happened: Patel is well-known as a loyal Trump supporter and, in the past, has spoken publicly about overhauling the FBI. Patel previously worked for Trump on the National Security Council in 2019. Patel also helped with the Pentagon transition effort from Trump to Biden, as reported by CNN . Along with his past experience working for the National Security Council, Patel also plays a role with Trump Media & Technology Group, which was co-founded by Trump. Patel serves as a director on the company’s board. Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes recently congratulated Patel on Trump's announcement. "An immensely talented lawyer and investigator with an unimpeachable devotion to our Constitution, Kash is a brilliant pick to serve as Director of the FBI," Nunes said in a press release. Nunes said he worked closely with Patel to "expose the saboteurs within the Intelligence Community who perpetuated the Russia collusion hoax." Patel previously served as an aide to Nunes when he was a U.S. representative and the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, CNN reported. Did You Know? Congress Is Making Huge Investments. Get Tips On What They Bought And Sold Ahead Of The 2024 Election With Our Easy-to-Use Tool Patel's Wealth : A formal nomination of Patel as FBI director could shed more light on his finances and wealth, but right now, limited sources indicate how rich Trump’s anticipated nominee is likely to be. Since Trump left the White House after losing the 2020 election, Patel has remained close with the former president and has grown his wealth through merchandise related to Trump and positions with foundations. Patel was paid $130,000 last year as part of a consulting agreement between his company Trishul and Trump Media and Technology Group. Patel serves as an independent contractor of TMTG in exchange for an annual payment of $120,000 plus out-of-pocket reimbursements, according to a company filing . Patel is the author of a children's book trilogy called "The Plot Against the King." The book series features characters like King Donald, Sleepy Joe and Hillary Queenton, weaving plots about spreading lies to seize the throne and efforts to unseat "Comma-la-la-la-la" to reclaim it. Patel also founded the Kash Foundation, previously known as Fight With Kash, which provides financial assistance to active duty service members and veterans. Trump's leadership PAC has paid Patel over $300,000 since the start of 2023, the Associated Press reported. Patel has also promoted pills that claim to reverse the effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, Newsweek reported . Merchandise sold under the "K$H brand" includes playing cards and apparel that may also add to Patel's wealth and sources of income related to Trump. Patel also served as a producer on the song "Justice For All," which was penned by the Jan. 6 Prison Choir singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" mixed with Trump reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. What's Next: Like other nominees announced by Trump, no formal approval process has occurred yet as he awaits his January inauguration. Similar to other Cabinet nominations, a formal nomination of Patel by Trump would need to be approved and confirmed by the Senate. Prediction market Polymarket shows odds of 61% that Patel will be confirmed by the Senate. The market resolves as Yes and pays out at $1 per Yes contract if Patel is confirmed as the FBI Director by June 30, 2025. A rejection by the Senate, a withdrawal of Patel's nomination or an appointment approved during the Recess party without Senate confirmation will close at No and pay out $1 for No contracts and at zero for Yes contracts. On Polymarket, users can deposit funds using USDC USDC/USD via the Polygon MATIC/USD network, or directly from a crypto account with Ethereum ETH/USD . Like the 2024 election markets, the odds on potential Cabinet members are becoming hot betting markets on Polymarket. Read Next: Trump HHS Pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Wealth Comes From Family, Law Practice, Oil, Bitcoin Photo: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Topline President-elect Donald Trump selected Warren Stephens, a billionaire investment banker, to serve as ambassador to the United Kingdom, among a string of appointments announced in recent days—including controversial lawyer Kash Patel for FBI director and Charles Kushner, the father of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the U.S. ambassador to France. Key Facts Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here . Ambassador To Uk: Warren Stephens Trump has chosen Warren Stephens, an investment banker worth an estimated $3.4 billion, to serve as his envoy to the United Kingdom, a job that requires Senate confirmation. He leads Arkansas-based investment bank Stephens Inc., which was founded by his uncle more than 90 years ago and is known for its role in Walmart’s 1970 initial public offering. Stephens has also donated millions to pro-Trump and GOP-aligned political action committees. In a Truth Social post , Trump called Stephens “one of the most successful businessmen in the Country.” Senior Advisor On Arab And Middle Eastern Affairs: Massad Boulos Trump tapped Massad Boulos , father-in-law to his daughter, Tiffany Trump, as his senior advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulos’ son, Michael Boulos, married Tiffany Trump in 2022. Boulos, the CEO of a Nigerian motor vehicle company, conducted outreach to Arab American voters for Trump during his 2024 campaign. Trump announced Boulos as his pick for the role in a Truth Social post on Sunday, calling him “an asset to my Campaign” who was “instrumental in building tremendous new coalitions with the Arab American Community.” Fbi Director: Kash Patel Trump announced Kash Patel as his pick for FBI director Saturday. Patel held multiple roles in the first Trump administration, including helping lead the GOP-controlled House Intelligence Committee’s investigation into the FBI’s probe of Russia’s links to Trump’s 2016 campaign. He served as chief of staff to former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller during Trump’s final months in office, and Trump reportedly attempted to install him as deputy CIA or FBI director in his final months in office, but reversed course amid internal backlash. Patel has remained fiercely loyal to Trump since he left office and has vowed to help Trump seek retribution against his various political enemies. He has also called for an overhaul of the FBI, writing in his book that the agency “has become so thoroughly compromised that it will remain a threat to the people unless drastic measures are taken,” according to excerpts cited by ABC News . Patel would replace FBI Director Christopher Wray if he’s confirmed by the Senate. Drug Enforcement Agency Administrator: Chad Chronister Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is Trump’s choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Agency, Trump announced Saturday. Chronister, who was appointed to his current role in 2017 by then-Gov. Rick Scott, will work closely with the Justice Department to stem the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., Trump said in a statement that touted Chronister’s 32 years working for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Ambassador To France: Charles Kushner Trump nominated Charles Kushner , founder of the real estate firm Kushner Companies and the father of Trump's son-in-law Jared, as U.S. ambassador to France. Kushner was pardoned by Trump in 2020 after serving a prison sentence on federal charges of tax evasion and illegal campaign donations. He pleaded guilty to 18 counts, including tax evasion and witness tampering. Special Envoy For Ukraine And Russia: Keith Kellogg Trump named Keith Kellogg , a retired lieutenant general and former chief of staff for the White House National Security Council during Trump’s first term, as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, a newly created position. Kellogg has presented Trump with a plan for ending the war and forcing Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table, Reuters reported previously, citing unnamed sources. National Institutes Of Health Director: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Stanford professor and vocal Covid-19 lockdown critic Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health. In announcing the appointment, Trump said “Jay and RFK Jr. will restore the NIH to a Gold Standard of Medical Research as they examine the underlying causes of, and solutions to, America’s biggest Health challenges, including our Crisis of Chronic Illness and Disease.” In 2020, Bhattacharya co-authored an open letter titled the “Great Barrington Declaration” which argued against the effectiveness of Covid-19 lockdowns. The letter, which was criticized by health experts including Dr. Anthony Fauci, argued for “herd immunity” for most of the population “through natural infection” while sheltering vulnerable populations. According to his profile page on Stanford Medicine, the India-born Bhattacharya serves as professor of health policy at the university. United States Trade Representative: Jamieson Greer Washington lawyer Jamieson Greer is Trump’s pick to lead international trade negotiations. An Air Force veteran and former chief of staff to Trump’s former trade representative, Robert Lighthizer, Greer “played a key role during my First Term in imposing Tariffs on China and others to combat unfair Trade practices,” Trump said in a statement. National Economic Council Director: Kevin Hassett Trump announced late Tuesday that he picked Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, giving him significant sway over policy decisions surrounding trade, taxes and deregulation. Trump said Hassett “will play an important role in helping American families recover from the Inflation that was unleashed by the Biden Administration.” Hassett, who led the Council of Economic Advisers during Trump’s first term, recently expressed some skepticism about some of Trump’s economic proposals, telling Goldman Sachs last month Trump’s proposal to reduce the corporate tax rate to 15% was unlikely to net the same “dynamic effects” as the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act, and Trump’s tariffs proposals would likely require legislation, Politico reported . Hassett also told Goldman that Federal Reserve leadership should be “neutral” from the administration and said “suspicions” about Trump’s desire for coordination between the Fed and the White House in setting interest rates “should be taken seriously.” Domestic Policy Council Director: Vince Haley Vince Haley, who served as adviser and speechwriter during Trump’s first term was named as the head of the Domestic Policy Council. Trump said Haley had a “brilliant mind for Policies that work for the American People.” Trump did not outline any specific issues that Haley will focus on, but according to the Wall Street Journal the council will oversee several key domestic issues, including “healthcare, immigration and education.” Haley has worked with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., for several decades and even served as the campaign manager of his 2012 presidential bid. Haley also worked under Stephen Miller—who Trump named as his Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy— while writing Trump’s speeches during his first term in office. Department Of Health And Human Services Deputy Secretary: Jim O’neill Silicon Valley investor Jim O’Neill , who is a close associate of billionaire and Trump backer Peter Thiel, was named as the pick for the Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary. In his announcement Trump said O’Neill will work alongside his HHS Secretary pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and “oversee all operations and improve Management, Transparency, and Accountability to, Make America Healthy Again.” O’Neill previously served as the CEO of the Thiel Foundation and was up for consideration for the FDA commissioner role during Trump’s first term. O’Neill also worked as the HHS principal associate deputy secretary during the George W. Bush administration. The Silicon Valley investor has called for major reform at the FDA in the past and argued that the efficacy of drugs should be measured after they have been allowed on market. O’Neill said the agency should approve drugs once its been demonstrated as being safe. Navy Secretary: John Phelan Trump tapped financier John Phelan as his nominee for Secretary of the Navy. Phelan founded MSD Capital more than two and half decades ago to manage the fortune of billionaire Michael Dell. According to the Hill, Phelan was a key donor to Trump’s campaign during this election season and contributed $834,600 to the president-elect’s joint fundraising committee, Trump 47. Treasury Secretary: Scott Bessent Hedge fund executive Scott Bessent is Trump’s pick for treasury secretary. Bessent—who spoke recently with Forbes—had long been seen as a top choice for the role, especially as it was reported Trump was leaning toward someone with Wall Street experience. Bessent is the founder of Key Square Management, a hedge fund that had less than $600 million in assets under management at the end of last year, and worked for Democratic megadonor George Soros for years before that. Bessent donated about $3 million to Trump and other Republican causes this election season and previously said Trump was “very sophisticated on economic policy.” Bessent is known for being pro-tariff—tariffs are at the center of Trump’s economic policies—and called the import taxes a “negotiating tool with our trading partners” in a Fox News column last week. If confirmed, Bessent would make history as the first Senate-confirmed LGBTQ+ Republican Cabinet member. Attorney General: Pam Bondi Trump announced former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his pick to lead the Justice Department—elevating an ally shortly after former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal. Bondi served as Florida’s top lawyer from 2011 to 2019, and later joined Trump’s defense team in his first Senate impeachment trial in 2020. She also served on a Trump-era commission on opioids and drug addiction. Attorney general is one of the most high-profile and highly anticipated appointments, as Trump has fiercely criticized the Justice Department for prosecuting him and is expected to drastically change its makeup—and possibly push for retribution against his opponents. In a Truth Social post , Trump said Bondi will “refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again.” Secretary Of Defense: Pete Hegseth Trump selected Pete Hegseth as his secretary of defense, praising his status as a combat veteran and role as a co-host on Fox & Friends Weekend. Revelations subsequently emerged that Hegseth was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Monterey, California, hotel in 2017. The Monterey Police Department confirmed in a statement that it investigated the incident, but did not bring charges. Hegseth has denied the allegations through his attorney, Timothy Parlatore, who told multiple outlets last week he paid his accuser a settlement to avoid a lawsuit over the matter. Health And Human Services Secretary: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department, making good on his promise to give Kennedy broad leeway over public health. Kennedy, who ran for the Democratic nomination then as an independent candidate before dropping out and endorsing Trump, espouses debunked views on public health—including skepticism about the efficacy of childhood vaccines and the Covid-19 vaccine. He has also advocated for removing fluoride from public water, an idea Trump said he as open to. As HHS secretary, Kennedy would oversee 13 public health-related agencies, and has expressed plans to upend many of them, telling an audience at a conference in November he would halt infectious disease studies at the National Institutes of Health if given a role in the Trump administration. “I’m going to say to NIH scientists, God bless you all . . . thank you for your public service,” NBC reported. The surprise selection drew criticism from many Democrats, and some Republicans expressed wariness about the pick. Trump’s former Vice President Mike Pence spoke against Kennedy as the pick to lead HHS in a statement and urged Senate Republicans to reject the nomination, citing Kennedy’s support of abortion rights. Secretary Of State: Marco Rubio Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio , R-Fla., as secretary of state. Rubio and Trump feuded when they both ran for president in 2016, but the two smoothed over their relationship during Trump’s most recent White House run. Rubio frequently campaigned for Trump and was said to be in the running to be his vice presidential pick. Some of Rubio’s foreign policy stances break with Trump, including his co-sponsorship of legislation last year that would prohibit a president from exiting NATO without congressional approval. Rubio would be the first Latino to hold the position, which is subject to Senate confirmation. Forbes estimated Rubio’s net worth at over $1 million—significantly less than some other members of Trump’s inner circle, but a jump since 2015, when he was worth just $100,000. Director Of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard Trump announced Tulsi Gabbard will serve as his Director of National Intelligence, a role that puts her at the head of the U.S. intelligence community. Gabbard is a former Democratic representative from Hawaii and a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, perhaps best-known for clashing with Kamala Harris on the debate stage in 2019. She left the party in 2022 and became an independent, before endorsing Trump in August and announcing she had joined the Republican Party. A critic of U.S. military interventions, Gabbard has drawn intense scrutiny for her foreign policy views, including for meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017 . Education Secretary: Linda Mcmahon Trump tapped former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as secretary of the Department of Education in an announcement Tuesday. McMahon is Trump’s transition co-chair alongside Lutnick and served as the administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. The nomination came after Lutnick was picked as commerce secretary over McMahon, who was “privately frustrated” she was not offered the position before Lutnick was tapped for it, Semafor reported, citing two unnamed people familiar with the matter. McMahon is also the America First Policy Institute’s board chair, helping lead the think tank that has raised millions in support of Trump, according to CNN . Commerce Secretary: Howard Lutnick Howard Lutnick is Trump’s pick for commerce secretary, Trump confirmed Tuesday—picking him for the commerce role instead of treasury secretary. Trump, in a statement, called Lutnick “the embodiment of resilience in the face of unspeakable tragedy,” referencing his charitable contributions to 9/11 families after 658 Cantor Fitzgerald employees, including Lutnick’s brother, died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, while Lutnick was CEO. Lutnick, who rebuilt the company after 9/11, has spent his entire career at Cantor Fitzgerald and became president and CEO of the financial services firm at the age of 29. His special purposes acquisition company, Cantor Fitzgerald Acquisition Corp., took the Rumble video platform popular among right-wing influencers public in 2022. As commerce secretary, Lutnick will play a role in implementing Trump’s plans for steeper tariffs and he has expressed broad support for the proposal. Lutnick was previously under consideration for treasury secretary—typically a more prominent Cabinet job—and earned support from Musk and Kennedy, but Trump ultimately turned his attention to other candidates after he reportedly became annoyed with Lutnick’s aggressive campaign for the treasury role. Homeland Security Secretary: Kristi Noem Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for the role of secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Noem is a long-time Trump loyalist who was believed be a contender for Vice President. The appointee will be essential in carrying out Trump’s aggressive immigration plans, in addition to the agency’s duties surrounding cybersecurity, antiterrorism and emergency response. Agriculture Secretary: Brooke Rollins Trump announced Brooke Rollins as his pick for agriculture secretary. Rollins served as a policy advisor during Trump’s first administration and is the president of the America First Policy Institute, a think tank founded by former Trump administration officials that has advocated against foreign ownership of U.S. farmland. She was reportedly considered for White House chief of staff before Susie Wiles was named to the role. Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services Administrator: Mehmet Oz Trump announced Tuesday that Mehmet Oz , the celebrity doctor who lost his 2022 Senate bid to Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., will fill the role. Oz will work closely with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who Trump announced last week as his pick for Health and Human Services secretary. Oz’s rise to fame is largely tied to his frequent appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show in the early 2000s and his own subsequent daytime talk show. He’s accused of espousing questionable medical claims, including promoting the debunked theory that the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine could treat Covid-19, and pushing so-called miracle weight loss products unsupported by scientific research. Trump endorsed Oz in his 2022 Senate campaign. Chief Of Staff: Susie Wiles Trump named his campaign co-manager Susie Wiles chief of staff two days after his election win, marking his first major administrative pick. Wiles will be the first woman to hold the position. Department Of Government Efficiency: Elon Musk And Vivek Ramaswamy Trump announced Elon Musk , the world’s wealthiest person, will run a new Department of Government Efficiency (or “DOGE”) alongside investor and former Republican primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy . Trump said in a statement the department—which has not yet been created—will offer “advice and guidance from outside of Government” and focus on “making changes to the Federal Bureaucracy with an eye on efficiency,” including through spending and regulatory cuts. Musk, a vocal Trump backer who donated over $100 million to a pro-Trump super PAC, has pitched the department in the past, seemingly naming it after the meme cryptocurrency dogecoin. Office Of Management And Budget Director: Russell Vought Trump nominated Russell Vought as director of the Office of Budget and Management, potentially marking his second time in the role. Vought was the office’s director from 2020 to 2021 after serving as deputy director and acting director. Vought authored a chapter in the controversial Project 2025 policy agenda on the Executive Office of the President of the United States and will be in charge of overseeing the White House budget and implementation of Trump’s policies throughout the executive branch. He also reportedly said in secret camera footage published by the Centre for Climate Reporting that Trump “blessed” Project 2025 despite distancing himself from it on the campaign trail. Vought is expected to push for policy restructuring that provides more power to the president. Homeland Security Adviser And Deputy Chief Of Staff For Policy: Stephen Miller Trump announced Stephen Miller as White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, plus the additional role of homeland security adviser. Miller was a senior adviser to Trump during his first administration and one of the architects of some of his most controversial immigration policies, including his family separation program. Border Czar: Tom Homan Trump appointed his former Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Tom Homan to newly created role, he announced , as Trump plans a mass deportation of undocumented migrants during his second term. Cdc Director: Dave Weldon, Fda Commissioner: Marty Makary, Surgeon General: Janette Nesheiwat Trump announced former Rep. Dave Weldon , R-Fla.—who served in Congress from 1995 to 2009—as CDC director, and tapped Marty Makary , who became known for opposing vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, as FDA commissioner. He also named former Fox News contributor Janette Nesheiwat as his pick for surgeon general. Secretary Of Labor: Lori Chavez-Deremer Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer , R-Ore., was nominated as Trump’s secretary of labor. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 to represent Oregon’s 5th Congressional District and recently lost her reelection bid. Senior Director For Counterterrorism: Sebastian Gorka Sebastian Gorka was appointed as the deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism. He previously served as strategist to the president in the first Trump administration and is the host of his own radio show, “America First with Sebastian Gorka.” Hud Secretary: Scott Turner Trump named former NFL player Scott Turner as his pick for secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Turner served in the first Trump administration as the executive director of Trump’s White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. National Security Adviser: Mike Waltz Trump appointed Rep. Mike Waltz , R-Fla., to serve as his national security adviser. In recent months, Waltz—a former Army Green Beret—has frequently criticized China, urged NATO members to pay more for defense and said he expects Trump to push Ukraine and Russia toward a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine. Interior Secretary: Doug Burgum (and Head Of New National Energy Council) Trump nominated North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as secretary of the interior. If confirmed by the Senate, he’ll be responsible for managing vast swaths of federally owned land, administering national parks and handling oil and gas drilling on federal property—which Trump has vowed to ramp up . Trump also tapped Burgum as chairman of the new National Energy Council, which will cut down on regulations and “oversee the path to U.S. ENERGY DOMINANCE,” according to Trump . The position will also provide Burgum a seat on the National Security Council. First elected North Dakota governor in 2016, Burgum briefly ran against Trump in the 2024 GOP primaries, but dropped out and endorsed Trump. A tech executive and investor by trade, Burgum previously ran Great Plains Software, remaining at the company after it was acquired by Microsoft. Last year, Forbes estimated his net worth at at least $100 million. Energy Secretary: Chris Wright Chris Wright , chief executive of the oilfield services group Liberty Energy, was named Trump’s nominee for secretary of energy. Wright has argued against climate change’s role in causing extreme weather events, saying in a video posted to LinkedIn last year “there is no climate crisis, and we’re not in the midst of an energy transition either.” He later disputed he was “[fighting] climate science,” despite saying the claims he made were “correct.” Transportation Secretary: Sean Duffy Trump nominated former Rep. Sean Duffy , R-Wisc., as secretary of transportation, lauding his time in Congress and his role as a member of the House Financial Services Committee. Following his resignation from Congress in 2019, Duffy registered as a lobbyist and continued spending campaign funds on Trump’s D.C. hotel. The campaign spent more than $22,000 at Trump’s D.C. hotel between 2017 and 2020, $17,000 of which was spent in a single day in July 2019. Duffy is a co-host of Fox Business’ “The Bottom Line” and has contributed to Fox News since 2020. He is married to “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy. Veterans Affairs Secretary: Doug Collins Trump picked former Rep. Doug Collins , R-Ga., as his secretary for veterans affairs. Collins served as a congressman from 2013 to 2021, and was known as a vocal backer of Trump in the chamber during his first administration. He is also a chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command. Collins vowed to “streamline and cut regulations in the VA, root out corruption, and ensure every veteran receives the benefits they've earned.” The former congressman was deployed to Iraq in 2008 as a member of the Air Force’s 94th Airlift Wing. Cia Director: John Ratlciffe Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe will serve as CIA director. A former Texas congressman, Ratcliffe served as the director of national intelligence from 2020 to 2021 and acted as Trump’s primary intelligence adviser during his last presidency. During his time as director of national intelligence, Ratcliffe declassified unverified Russian intelligence information that claimed Hillary Clinton approved a plan to link Trump to Russia and the Democratic National Committee cyberattacks in 2016. Democrats criticized Ratcliffe’s decision to publicly release the information, alleging he was politicizing unverified information to aid Trump. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator: Lee Zeldin Trump tapped former Rep. Lee Zeldin , R-N.Y., to lead the EPA, citing his “very strong legal background” and calling him “a true fighter for America First policies” in a statement. Zeldin—a Trump ally who ran for New York governor two years ago—“will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American business while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards,” the statement said. Fcc Chair: Brendan Carr Trump named Brendan Carr to chair the Federal Communications Commission. Carr has served as one of the FCC’s five commissioners since 2017, when Trump first appointed him to the agency. He’s known as a critic of big tech companies, writing a chapter of the controversial Project 2025 agenda—which Trump has broadly disavowed—that argued the FCC should narrow the immunity enjoyed by tech platforms and require companies to be transparent about their content moderation decisions. He’s also used his platform at the FCC to back Musk. He’ll take over the FCC as Trump pushes the agency to revoke the licenses of broadcast TV stations whose coverage he claims is unfair—though that could be very difficult in practice . Ambassador To Un: Elise Stefanik Trump nominated GOP Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik , R-N.Y., for the United Nations ambassador role. Stefanik is known as a staunch Trump ally. Special Envoy To The Middle East: Steven C. Witkoff Trump tapped Steven Witkoff , a GOP donor and real estate investor, for special envoy to the Middle East. Witkoff is chairman of the University of Miami Business School Real Estate Advisory Board and the CEO of Witkoff, a real estate firm he founded in 1997. He is also a longtime friend of Trump’s and one of the president-elect’s golf partners . Witkoff was with Trump during the apparent second assassination attempt on his life, telling NBC that Secret Service agents dived on Trump and got him off his Florida golf course in under 20 seconds. Ambassador To Nato: Matthew Whitaker Trump announced on Wednesday Matthew Whitaker will serve as the official U.S. representative to NATO. Whitaker was the former U.S. acting attorney general appointed after former Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned and before former Attorney General William Barr was sworn in during Trump’s first term. Whitaker oversaw the DOJ during former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and was heavily scrutinized by Democrats over whether he sought to interfere in the probe on Trump’s behalf, allegations he denied. Whitaker frequently appears on Fox News as an advocate for Trump, defending his decision to tap Gaetz as attorney general last week and broadly criticizing the Justice Department over its various investigations into Trump’s conduct. Ambassador To Israel: Mike Huckabee Trump announced former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as his envoy to Israel last week, touting his military service as he served in the Army Special Forces for 27 years. Huckabee is a staunch supporter of Israel and has criticized the Biden administration’s calls for a cease-fire with Hamas. Huckabee has advocated for Israel to annex parts of the West Bank, which Israel occupied in 1967, and has backed Israeli settlers in the territory. A former Southern Baptist pastor, Huckabee regularly leads evangelicals on visits to Israel. White House Press Secretary: Karoline Leavitt Karoline Leavitt , the Trump campaign’s national press secretary, will serve as White House Press Secretary once the president-elect assumes his office. Leavitt, 27, was an assistant press secretary during Trump’s first presidency. She also won the Republican primary in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District in 2022, becoming the second Gen Z candidate to win a House primary . White House Communications Director: Steven Cheung Trump picked his campaign spokesman, Steven Cheung , to serve as his communications director at the White House. Cheung was the director of communications for the president-elect’s 2024 presidential campaign and served as director of strategic response during Trump’s last term, after working in communications for the Ultimate Fighting Championship previously. Other White House Jobs Trump named James Braid his director of legislative affairs—Braid is Vice President-elect Sen. JD Vance’s lead policy staffer and worked in the Office of Management and Budget during Trump’s first term. Matt Brasseaux , a deputy political director for the Trump campaign and Republican National Committee in 2024, was appointed director of the office of political affairs. Alex Latcham , Trump’s former deputy political director during his first administration and a senior deputy political director for his most recent campaign and the RNC, will serve as director of the office of public liaison. Campaign staffer and former One America News anchor Natalie Harp —nicknamed the “human printer” as she’s known for trailing Trump with a portable printer and supplying him with paper copies of news stories—is expected to help control the flow of information to and from Trump, according to The New York Times , though she hasn’t officially been given a role. Top GOP lawyer William McGinley was chosen for White House counsel, after previously working as Trump’s White House cabinet secretary from 2017 to 2019, advising other cabinet members on policy coordination, optics and ethics. Dan Scavino will return to his role as deputy chief of staff, after serving as a longtime Trump communications staffer (he was held in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify in the House Jan. 6 committee investigation, but the Justice Department declined to prosecute him). James Blair will work as deputy chief of staff for legislative, political and public affairs, after spearheading Trump’s grassroots voter outreach efforts and making frequent media appearances. Taylor Budowich was picked for deputy chief of staff for communications and personnel, after running the Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. super PAC. Trump tapped William Scharf to be White House staff secretary: Scharf, a former prosecutor who ran in the Republican primary for Missouri attorney general, was part of Trump’s legal team that successfully argued he has immunity from official acts he took during his first term. Sergio Gor , president and co-founder of Donald Trump Jr.’s Winning Team Publishing company, has been tapped to lead the Presidential Personnel Office. Other Justice Department Jobs Todd Blanche , Trump’s hush money trial lawyer, was tapped as the president-elect’s deputy attorney general. Blanche was lauded as “an excellent attorney who will be a crucial leader in the Justice Department,” which Trump has often criticized throughout his criminal and civil cases. Trump picked another of his attorneys, Emil Bove , as principal associate deputy attorney general. Bove represented Trump alongside Blanche throughout the hush money trial and is a former federal prosecutor. Dean John Sauer was chosen for for solicitor general, after he was credited with helping win Trump’s presidential immunity case, which resulted in the Supreme Court ruling that presidents have some immunity for official acts they take in office. Sauer also served as solicitor general of Missouri for six years and clerked for late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton was chosen as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, widely seen as one of the most prestigious prosecuting jobs due to the high-profile cases filed in the district, which includes New York City. Key Background Trump decamped to Mar-a-Lago after his win, holding meetings with his inner circle, administration hopefuls and transition team to craft his second term agenda and build out his staff. Trump is shaping his second-term agenda with the help of several right-wing groups, his closest allies and billionaire backers. Musk, who has been spotted on numerous occasions alongside Trump since his election, is among those who appear to be influencing Trump’s policy and personnel decisions. 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SAN DIEGO , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: CVSI ) (the "Company", "CV Sciences", "our", "us" or "we"), a preeminent consumer wellness company specializing in hemp extracts and other proven science-backed, natural ingredients and products, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") to acquire Extract Labs, Inc. ("Extract Labs"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium cannabinoid products including gummies, topicals and tinctures. Extract Labs branded products are sold through a range of sales channels from B2B to B2C. Extract Labs has operational flexibility allowing low to large minimum order quantity ("MOQ") production runs, allowing for efficient use of capital and the ability to increase speed to market for new product development. Extract Labs is GMP-certified and FDA-registered. The acquisition is expected to create the opportunity to increase our sales to current and new clients. In addition, we intend to in-source production of certain of our key products. "We are thrilled that Extract Labs and its employees are joining CV Sciences as another milestone in our transition to a thriving health and wellness company. The acquisition synergies are expected to increase our revenue and customer base, allow us to leverage our key assets, optimize operations and processes, and drive long-term growth and shareholder value. Extract Labs is a stand-alone profitable business and our plan is to increase its existing revenue base and further leverage its existing capacity," said Joseph Dowling, Chief Executive Officer of CV Sciences. "In addition, we are planning to in-source the manufacturing of select +PlusCBDTM branded products providing an opportunity for meaningful cost savings. Extract Labs manufacturing capability will provide us with greater control over our supply chain and accelerate our new product development cycle." The total consideration for the acquisition of Extract Labs payable at closing, consists of (i) a cash payment of $400,000 (the "Closing Payment"), less the amount of certain holdbacks and adjustments, and (ii) the issuance of shares of CV Sciences' common stock valued at $1,000,000 based on the sixty day volume weighted average price ("VWAP") of CV Sciences' common stock. In addition to the consideration payable at closing, and as further consideration for the acquisition, the Extract Labs sellers will be eligible to receive up to $600,000 of additional shares of CV Sciences' common stock if Extract Labs satisfies certain revenue targets during the two 12-month periods following the closing date. Such shares will be issued based on the thirty day VWAP of CV Sciences' common stock as of the end of each such 12-month period and will be calculated as follows: If Extract Labs' Net Revenue is at least $4,600,000 in the relevant calculation period, then the Extract Labs Earnout Amount for such period will be $300,000 . If Extract Labs' Net Revenue is at least $4,300,000 but less than $4,600,000 in the relevant calculation period, then the Extract Labs Earnout Amount for such period will be $200,000 . If Extract Labs' Net Revenue is at least $4,000,000 but less than $4,300,000 in the relevant calculation period, then the Extract Labs Earnout Amount for such period will be $100,000 . If Extract Labs' Net Revenue is at least $3,500,000 but less than $4,000,000 in the relevant calculation period, then the Extract Labs Earnout Amount for such period will be $50,000 . If Extract Labs' Net Revenue is less than $3,500,000 in the relevant calculation period, then the Extract Labs Earnout Amount for such period will be $0 . The acquisition is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent. On November 21, 2024 , CV Sciences, Inc. filed a Current Report on Form 8-K which includes a description of the material terms of the transaction. Investors are encouraged to read such filing in its entirety. About CV Sciences, Inc. CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: CVSI ) is a consumer wellness company specializing in nutraceuticals and plant-based foods. The Company's hemp extracts and other proven, science-backed, natural ingredients and products are sold through a range of sales channels from B2B to B2C. The Company's +PlusCBDTM branded products are sold at select retail locations throughout the U.S. and are the top-selling brands of hemp extracts in the natural products market, according to SPINS, the leading provider of syndicated data and insights for the natural, organic and specialty products industry. With a commitment to science, +PlusCBDTM product benefits in healthy people are supported by human clinical research data, in addition to three published clinical case studies available on PubMed.gov. +PlusCBDTM was the first hemp extract supplement brand to invest in the scientific evidence necessary to receive self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status. The Company's Cultured FoodsTM brand provides a variety of 100% plant-based food products. Committed to crafting nutritious and flavorful alternatives, Cultured FoodsTM caters to individuals seeking vegan, gluten-free, or flexitarian options for a wholesome and satisfying culinary experience. In addition, the Company owns Elevated Softgels, a manufacturer of encapsulated softgels and tinctures for the supplement and nutrition industry. CV Sciences, Inc. has primary offices and facilities in San Diego, California , Grand Junction, Colorado , and Warsaw, Poland . The Company also operates a drug development program focused on developing and commercializing CBD-based novel therapeutics. Additional information is available from OTCMarkets.com or by visiting www.cvsciences.com . Forward Looking Statements This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the Safe Harbor created by those sections. This material contains statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risk and uncertainties. CV Sciences does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. As a result, investors should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Contact Information [email protected] SOURCE CV Sciences, Inc.O-Train service launch will be delayed on Dec. 1 for Stage 2 software integration workOklahoma State senior wide receiver Da’Wain Lofton is planning to enter the college football transfer portal, first reported by On3’s Pete Nakos. Lofton, who transferred to OSU in 2024, redshirted this season as a big piece for the team’s 2025 plans. He caught six passes for 140 yards in four games. The highlight of his season came on a 56-yard reception against Baylor. With Brennan Presley and Rashod Owens out of eligibility and the potential for De’Zhaun Stribling to enter the NFL Draft, Lofton had an easy path to playing time next season. Instead, the former Virginia Tech receiver will be playing for his third school in his last season of eligibility. The portal officially opens Dec. 9, and Lofton is the first Cowboy confirmed to be entering postseason. Offensive lineman Jason Brooks stepped away from the team in October. Coach Mike Gundy said he expects OSU to add up to 30 new players. The program hasn’t announced any changes as of press time – more than 72 hours after its 3-9 season ended with a 52-0 loss to Colorado Friday.

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CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, provided lower updated revenue guidance for the December 2024 quarter and announced manufacturing restructuring plans. "In the first two weeks of my newly appointed role as Interim CEO and President, I have done a deep dive into the operations of the Company and determined that certain actions are necessary. I want to clarify for investors that I plan to stay in this role, even though the title is interim, for as long as it is necessary, so there is no definitive timeline for my successor," said Steve Sanghi, Microchip's CEO, President and Chair of the Board. Mr. Sanghi continued, "We indicated in our November 2, 2024 earnings call that significant turns orders were required to achieve the midpoint of our December 2024 quarter revenue guidance. Those turns orders have been slower than anticipated and we now expect our December 2024 revenue to be close to the low end of our original guidance which is $1.025 billion." Mr. Sanghi added, "With inventory levels high and having ample capacity in place, we have decided to shut down our Tempe wafer fabrication facility that we refer to as Fab 2. Many of the process technologies that run in Fab 2 also run in our Oregon and Colorado factories, which both have ample clean room space for expansion. We expect to be able to shut down Fab 2 in the September 2025 quarter at which time we expect that it will generate annual cash savings of approximately $90 million. Due to the high inventory of the products which are manufactured in Fab 2, we do not expect to see P&L savings from the shutdown until the start of the June 2026 quarter based on a First-In First-Out basis. We expect that the Fab 2 closure will begin to help us moderate our inventory levels beginning in the March 2025 quarter. We anticipate near-term restructuring costs to be between $3 million and $8 million from these actions, and it is possible that we could incur other restructuring and shut-down costs in the future of up to an additional $15 million. The estimates of the restructuring costs will be refined over time as more information becomes available." Mr. Sanghi concluded, "I want to ensure investors of my confidence in the long-term growth and profitability of Microchip. Our design-in momentum continues to remain strong, driven by our Total System Solutions strategy and key market megatrends. The fab restructuring is a big step in right-sizing our manufacturing footprint, and we will continue to evaluate any further actions that are required to position Microchip for outsized growth and financial performance." Microchip will be participating in and presenting at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on December 3 and 4, 2024. Cautionary Statement: The statements in this release relating to Mr. Sanghi planning to stay in the CEO and President role for as long as it is necessary, no definitive timeline for his successor, that turns orders have been slower than anticipated and that we now expect our December 2024 revenue to be close to the low end of our original guidance which is $1.025 billion, that we have ample capacity in place, that our Oregon and Colorado factories both have ample clean room space for expansion, that we expect to be able to shut down Fab 2 in the September 2025 quarter at which time it is expected to generate annual cash savings of approximately $90 million, that we do not expect to see P&L savings from the shutdown until the start of the June 2026 quarter, that we expect that the Fab 2 closure will begin to help us moderate our inventory levels beginning in the March 2025 quarter, that we anticipate near-term restructuring costs to be between $3 million and $8 million, that is is possible that we could incur other restructuring and shut-down costs of up to an additional $15 million, ensuring investors of my confidence in the long-term growth and profitability of Microchip, that our design-in momentum continues to remain strong driven by our Total System Solutions strategy and key market megatrends, that the fab restructuring is a big step in right sizing our manufacturing footprint, that we will continue to evaluate any further actions that are required to position Microchip for outsized growth and financial performance are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to: any continued uncertainty, fluctuations or weakness in the U.S. and world economies (including China and Europe) due to changes in interest rates, high inflation, actions taken or which may be taken by the Biden administration or the U.S. Congress or by the incoming Trump administration and the incoming U.S. Congress, monetary policy, political, geopolitical, trade or other issues in the U.S. or internationally (including the military conflicts in Ukraine-Russia and the Middle East), further changes in demand or market acceptance of our products and the products of our customers and our ability to respond to any increases or decreases in market demand or customer requests to reschedule or cancel orders; the mix of inventory we hold, our ability to satisfy any short-term orders from our inventory and our ability to effectively manage our inventory levels; the impact that the CHIPS Act will have on increasing manufacturing capacity in our industry by providing incentives for us, our competitors and foundries to build new wafer manufacturing facilities or expand existing facilities; the amount and timing of any incentives we may receive under the CHIPS Act, the impact of current and future changes in U.S. corporate tax laws (including the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), foreign currency effects on our business; changes in utilization of our manufacturing capacity and our ability to effectively manage our production levels to meet any increases or decreases in market demand or any customer requests to reschedule or cancel orders; the impact of inflation on our business; competitive developments including pricing pressures; the level of orders that are received and can be shipped in a quarter; our ability to realize the expected benefits of our long-term supply assurance program; changes or fluctuations in customer order patterns and seasonality; our ability to effectively manage our supply of wafers from third party wafer foundries to meet any decreases or increases in our needs and the cost of such wafers, our ability to obtain additional capacity from our suppliers to increase production to meet any future increases in market demand; our ability to successfully integrate the operations and employees, retain key employees and customers and otherwise realize the expected synergies and benefits of our acquisitions; the impact of any future significant acquisitions or strategic transactions we may make; the costs and outcome of any current or future litigation or other matters involving our acquisitions (including the acquired business, intellectual property, customers, or other issues); the costs and outcome of any current or future tax audit or investigation regarding our business or our acquired businesses; fluctuations in our stock price and trading volume which could impact the number of shares we acquire under our share repurchase program and the timing of such repurchases; disruptions in our business or the businesses of our customers or suppliers due to natural disasters (including any floods in Thailand), terrorist activity, armed conflict, war, worldwide oil prices and supply, public health concerns or disruptions in the transportation system; and general economic, industry or political conditions in the United States or internationally. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, please refer to Microchip's filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. You can obtain copies of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other relevant documents for free at Microchip's website ( www.microchip.com ) or the SEC's website ( www.sec.gov ) or from commercial document retrieval services. Stockholders of Microchip are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. Microchip does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information after this December 2, 2024 press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. About Microchip: Microchip Technology Incorporated is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs, which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. Our solutions serve approximately 116,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com . Note: The Microchip name and logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: J. Eric Bjornholt, Senior Vice President and CFO (480) 792-7804 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.None

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Stocks closed lower as Wall Street ended a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% Friday and the the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 333 points, or 0.8%. The Nasdaq composite dropped 1.5%. The “Magnificent 7” stocks weighed on the market, led by declines in Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft. Even with the loss, the S&P 500 had a modest gain for the week and is still headed for its second consecutive annual gain of more than 20%, the first time that has happened since 1997-1998. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose slightly. On Friday: The S&P 500 fell 66.75 points, or 1.1%, to 5,970.84. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 333.59 points, or 0.8%, to 49,992.21. The Nasdaq composite fell 298.33 points, or 1.5%, to 19,722.03. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies dropped 35.60 points, or 1.6%, to 2,244.59. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 39.99 points, or 0.7%. The Dow is up 151.95 points, or 0.4%. The Nasdaq is up 149.43 points, or 0.8% The Russell 2000 is up 2.22 points, or 0.1%. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,201.01 points, or 25.2%. The Dow is up 5,302.67, or 14.1%. The Nasdaq is up 4,710.68 points, or 31.4%. The Russell 2000 is up 217.52 points, or 10.7%.