Georgia is turning to backup Gunner Stockton at quarterback in CFP quarterfinal against IrishDEFENDING Champions Woodland Steelpan Players, along with Samp Army Cocorico Cavaliers and Soca Kings have all but sealed their places in the playoffs of the sixth edition of the Dream 11 Trinidad T10 Blast following wins in their respective matches yesterday. First up, the Cavaliers held their nerve to clinch a two-run victory over the Scarlet Ibis Scorchers in the first match of a triple header at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Meanwhile, the Kings secured a comfortable 52-run win over the Blue Devils in the second game and the Players closed out the day with a 24-run victory against Trillions Systems Strikers. In the first match, the Cavaliers posted 92 for seven off a reduced nine overs with Silus Cooper hitting 39. The Scorchers were restricted to 90 for five in reply, with Fatima College’s Zachary Siewah holding his nerve to defend 20 runs in the final over to seal the win. The medium pacer started with a wide and was struck for six by the well-set Dexter Sween, who was leading the charge for the Cavaliers at that stage. The Scorchers needed a further 11 off three balls and Sween just managed to clear the long-off boundary where fielder Jesse Bootan was unable to pull the ball back in, despite making a valiant effort to get a hand to it. Minutes later, Bootan took a brilliant diving catch running in from the boundary to dismiss Sween (45 off 23 balls) off the penultimate ball with four runs still needed for victory. It could have still ended in tears for Siewah who was bowling the final ball to one of top performers in T&T domestic cricket this season, Crystian Thurton. But the bowler held a wide line for the final delivery and Thurton couldn’t make contact as the Cavaliers held on to seal their fifth win of the campaign. In the second game, Tion Webster slapped six sixes and seven fours in an entertaining 75 off 29 balls while Shatrughan Rambaran hit four sixes and four fours in an unbeaten 53 off 23 deliveries as the Kings posted 152 for two. Webster returned with the ball, grabbing three wickets for nine runs to restrict the Blue Devils to 100 for eight. Meanwhile, the Players scored the highest total of the season, 159 for two, with Sidel Diaz continuing is good run of form in the tournament, hitting 76 not out off 27 balls. He struck eight sixes and four fours. The Strikers replied with 135 for six as they crashed to their sixth loss. The battle for the top spot continues today with the defending champions playing their final group stage game against the Cavaliers from 10 a.m. The second game today will see the bottom two teams, the Strikers and the Blue Devils, in action from 12.30 p.m. The Kings will square off against the Scorchers in the final game at 3 p.m. The final group stage game will be played tomorrow at 10 a.m. between the Cavaliers and the Kings while the Qualifier 1 is scheduled to bowl off at 12.30 p.m. and the Eliminator is set to start at 3 p.m. The Qualifier 2 will be played on Sunday at 12.30 p.m. with the final scheduled to bowl off at 3 p.m. The teams are vying for a first prize of $100,000 and a runners up purse of $50,000. Samp Army Cocrico Cavaliers 92-7 (9 overs) (Silus Cooper 39, Isaiah Rajah 21; Philton Williams 3/14, Andrew Rambaran 2/29) vs Scarlet Ibis Scorchers 90-5 (9 overs) (Dexter Sween 45; Shaaron Lewis 2/13) —Cavaliers won by two runs. Soca Kings 152-2 (Tion Webster 75, Shatrughan Rambaran 53 n.o.) vs Blue Devils 100-8 (Nicholas Sookdeosingh 52; Tion Webster 3/9, Jon-Russ Jaggesar 2/10) —Kings won by 52 runs. Woodland Steelpan Players 159-2 (Sidel Diaz 76 n.o., Daniel Williams 40) vs Trillions Systems Strikers 135-6 (Mbeki Joseph 63; Jyd Goolie 2/17, Rakesh Maharaj 2/34) —Players won by 24 runs. Today’s matches: Woodland Steelpan Players vs Samp Army Cocrico Cavaliers, 10 a.m. Blue Devils vs Trillions Systems Strikers, 12.30 p.m. Scarlet Ibis Scorchers vs Soca Kings, 3 p.m.The project is possible because of the commitment of a $553 million direct loan from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, created in 2019 during the first Trump administration to counter China's expansion of its global reach through infrastructure projects, such as the mega-port in Chancay, Peru, inaugurated just last month. On Monday, the U.S. agency celebrated its five-year milestone by vowing to advance U.S. foreign policy and strategic interests through projects around the world such as the one in Angola. It also seeks re-authorization from Congress and a greater ability to invest in more countries when there's a strategic need to compete with China. “We need to be good partners while offering an alternative based on our values," said Scott Nathan, the chief executive officer of the development agency, who was in Angola last week with the president. “Quite simply, we need to continue to show up.” Nathan is set to leave the post. President-elect Donald Trump is yet to name his pick to lead the agency. Over its first five years, the agency has developed a portfolio of more than $50 billion in 114 countries, including solar panel manufacturing in India, a power plant in Sierra Leone, and digital infrastructure in South America. To do that, the agency has leveraged government funding to partner with private investments. Last year, the agency committed to $12 billion in new transactions, using the roughly $800 million in appropriations, Nathan said. Investments by the agency are having a “transformational impact on economic development while concretely advancing U.S. strategic interests,” Nathan said. In Angola, for example, the rail project would help secure the supply chain by cutting both time and cost in transporting critical minerals. National security adviser Jake Sullivan said the agency was created when the U.S. was “ceding the field" to China in a new era of geopolitics. The U.S. needed a vision “calibrated to new geopolitical realities” and that matched ”the scope of the transformational challenges we faced.” It was in 2013 when Beijing launched the massive Belt and Road Initiative to gain markets and influence around the world by building roads, railways, power plants, transmission lines and ports, usually in less-developed regions. A recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office said China provided $679 billion for international infrastructure projects such as those in transportation and energy between 2013 and 2021, compared with the $76 billion the U.S. provided in the same period. Western politicians have criticized these Beijing-backed projects for creating debt traps, but Beijing argues that they have brought tangible and much-needed economic benefits to the host countries. In 2018, Congress passed a bipartisan bill that created the U.S. development agency, aimed at bringing private investments into low- and middle-income countries through tools such as equity investment, loan guarantee and political risk insurance. On Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised the agency for “reimagining how the U.S. does development” and said, through its work, the U.S. has “shown countries that they don't have to resort to projects that are poorly built, environmentally destructive, that import or abuse workers, that foster corruption or burden countries with unsustainable debt.” "We really are the partner of choice,” Blinken said. As challenges lie ahead, Blinken said the agency needs to do even more and in more countries than before.luckybet777 live login 。

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NEW YORK (AP) — A slide for market superstar Nvidia on Monday knocked Wall Street off its big rally and helped drag U.S. stock indexes down from their records. The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, coming off its 57th all-time high of the year so far. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 240 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite pulled back 0.6% from its own record. Nvidia’s fall of 2.5% was by far the heaviest weight on the S&P 500 after China said it’s investigating the company over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws. Nvidia has skyrocketed to become one of Wall Street’s most valuable companies because its chips are driving much of the world’s move into artificial-intelligence technology. That gives its stock’s movements more sway on the S&P 500 than nearly every other. Nvidia’s drop overshadowed gains in Hong Kong and for Chinese stocks trading in the United States on hopes that China will deliver more stimulus for the world’s second-largest economy. Roughly three in seven of the stocks in the S&P 500 also rose. The week’s highlight for Wall Street will arrive midweek when the latest updates on inflation arrive. Economists expect Wednesday’s report to show the inflation that U.S. consumers are feeling remained stuck at close to the same level last month. A separate report on Thursday, meanwhile, could show an acceleration in inflation at the wholesale level. They’re the last big pieces of data the Federal Reserve will get before its meeting next week on interest rates. The widespread expectation is still that the central bank will cut its main interest rate for the third time this year. The Fed has been easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high since September to offer more help for the slowing job market, after bringing inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower interest rates can ease the brakes off the economy, but they can also offer more fuel for inflation. Expectations for a series of cuts from the Fed have been a major reason the S&P 500 has set so many all-time highs this year. “Investors should enjoy this rally while it lasts—there’s little on the horizon to disrupt the momentum through year-end,” according to Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide, though he warns stocks could stumble soon because of how overheated they’ve gotten. On Wall Street, Interpublic Group rose 3.6% after rival Omnicom said it would buy the marketing and communications firm in an all-stock deal. The pair had a combined revenue of $25.6 billion last year. Omnicom, meanwhile, sank 10.2%. Macy’s climbed 1.8% after an activist investor, Barington Capital Group, called on the retailer to buy back at least $2 billion of its own stock over the next three years and make other moves to help boost its stock price. Super Micro Computer rose 0.5% after saying it got an extension that will keep its stock listed on the Nasdaq through Feb. 25, as it works to file its delayed annual report and other required financial statements. Earlier this month, the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company’s board following the resignation of its public auditor . All told, the S&P 500 fell 37.42 points to 6,052.85. The Dow dipped 240.59 to 4,401.93, and the Nasdaq composite lost 123.08 to 19,736.69. In the oil market, a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude rallied 1.7% to settle at $68.37 following the overthrow of Syrian leader Bashar Assad, who sought asylum in Moscow after rebels. Brent crude, the international standard, added 1.4% to $72.14 per barrel. The price of gold also rose 1% to $2,685.80 per ounce amid the uncertainty created by the end of the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule. In stock markets abroad, the Hang Seng jumped 2.8% in Hong Kong after top Chinese leaders agreed on a “moderately loose” monetary policy for the world’s second-largest economy. That’s a shift away from a more cautious, “prudent” stance for the first time in 10 years. A major planning meeting later this week could also bring more stimulus for the Chinese economy. U.S.-listed stocks of several Chinese companies climbed, including a 12.4% jump for electric-vehicle company Nio and a 7.4% rise for Alibaba Group. Stocks in Shanghai, though, were roughly flat. In Seoul, South Korea’s Kospi slumped 2.8% as the fallout continues from President Yoon Suk Yeol ’s brief declaration of martial law last week in the midst of a budget dispute. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.19% from 4.15% late Friday. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.

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The first time I witnessed the challenges of disability was when I started college in 2016. My hostel mates came from across Asia and Africa, pursuing different career paths and hobbies, each with their own cultural identity and lived experiences. Back then, an entire wing of my hostel was dedicated to blind students and peers with limited vision. Running into them in the alleys, en route to the dining halls, or toward the college — and guiding them to their destination, hand in hand — quickly became a daily routine. The short conversations were always fascinating, and their memorization of entire volumes of Urdu poetry never ceased to amaze me. During the exam season, I regularly volunteered as a writer while my friends narrated the answers. It was a revelatory experience for me, yet two aspects stood out. First was the permanent presence of smartphones in their lives. Second, despite being a deemed national university, there was an utter lack of disability assistance, especially for blind residents or guests on the entire campus. These shortcomings range from unplanned infrastructure to a lack of a supportive tech stack. Saif Khan, an architect, tells me that there aren’t any standard directives in place to make buildings accessible for blind people. “The best we do is build ramps for people with motor disabilities,” Khan, who owns Pause Design Studio in India’s national capital, tells Digital Trends. The situation is grim for multiple reasons. Dr. Arif Waqar, who has worked extensively with blind people, tells me that even in medical science academia, the focus is more on the curative side rather than solving the existing problems. “We are not banking on the technical innovation side. And that means real-world problems continue to persist without a universal solution. Navigation assistance is one of them,” Waqar says. A new way to assist blind people A team from the University of California, Santa Cruz, wants to use smartphone apps to help blind people navigate buildings. Notably, these applications do not require any pre-existing technical setup and need only a phone’s internal sensors. Not even the camera module is part of the equation here. Roberto Manduchi, professor of computer science and engineering at UC Santa Cruz, spearheaded the development of these apps to help blind users move within a building using audio cues. The most convenient — and safest — part is that users don’t need to hold the phone while at it. Think of these two apps — named Wayfinding and Backtracking — as the GPS equivalent for indoor navigation. However, unlike other attempts that require pre-installed sensors in buildings or non-reliable GPS, these apps need only the sensors fitted inside a phone to offer guidance. Specifically, the team used readings from the inertial sensors – the accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer — to measure the navigation progress. Though mainly reliant on smartphone speakers for vocal cues, the apps can also be paired with a smartwatch. Five meters ahead of each turn, the apps instruct the user about the upcoming change in direction. While the Wayfinding app helps with entry and navigation, the Backtracking app uses the blueprint of the initial journey and simply reverses it to provide the necessary guidance. In the near future, the team hopes to integrate computer vision tech into the apps. That would allow users to click a picture of their surroundings when they find themselves in a tricky spot and have the AI describe the world around them. The vision is similar to how modern AI chatbots can now process images , allowing users to simply point the camera and let the AI make sense of it. How it all works As part of the tests, the team at UC Santa Cruz had seven blind participants who used the Wayfinding app to move past routes, which had 13 turns in total. Next, they used the Backtracking app to retrace their original path on the return journey. These apps are not reliant on any external infrastructure, nor do they require users to hold the phones in a certain position to capture data from their surroundings. The apps work fine even when the phone is tucked safely in the pockets. This is a crucial victory from a convenience standpoint. “Blind travelers normally use a long cane or a dog guide, and thus have one hand already occupied maneuvering the cane or holding the dog,” says the research paper, which has been published in the ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing journal. For the Wayfinding app, the team tested two separate algorithms: Azimuth/Steps and RoNIN. The first one borrows from the concept of step tracking, creating a two-dimensional step vector at each recorded step and directional information pulled from the phone’s onboard compass. To estimate the user’s position, a “dead reckoning” system is applied. “This is akin to the old navigation technique that computed a ship’s path using the compass for heading and a chip log (a rope with a number of regularly placed knots) for speed,” Manduchi explains. “You reconstruct the ship’s path by drawing a line on the map based on measured heading and speed.” Algorithmic errors — or “drift” — are inevitable. To counter that, the team used a technique called particle filtering, which is mostly used for spatial tracking. In this case, particle filtering was used to add certain corrective constraints to avoid this drift. “We cannot cross walls (unless we are Superman). Adding these prior constraints (drawing from the underlying floor plans) dramatically reduces the effect of drift,” Manduchi tells Digital Trends. The RoNIN algorithm was mostly deployed as a failsafe and comparative analysis, and during the course of testing, it was only required once. For estimation of the shortest route, the apps rely on Apple’s GameplayKit system, a framework predominantly used for building games. Notably, Apple already has an indoor map framework available for developers. The team also used smartwatch-based controls on an Apple Watch, using a mix of controls including touch-based swipe, Digital Crown movement, and VoiceOver. The apps alert users about the next turn, wrong movement patterns, nearby landmarks, and when they enter a new route segment. The team expressed confidence in the inertial-based localization technique driving the app, predominantly because it’s accessible and doesn’t require any external infrastructure to offer guidance services. However, Manduchi tells me that Wayfinding and Backtracking are “only experimental apps, still far from a distribution version.” Notably, the team is considering the open-source route via the UCSC Center for Research on Open Source Software platform. However, a public release might take some time in order to address “several practical issues,” Manduchi says. Unfortunately, one of those issues is fundamental in nature. The big caveat Convenience is a recurring theme behind the two apps, and it seems there are no demanding hardware limitations. I asked if the apps required a certain level of silicon firepower during testing or if the finished app had a performance baseline. Manduchi tells me there are no such performance expectations from the native hardware, as the team tested the two apps on an iPhone X, which came out eight years ago. It is safe to assume that when the two apps are released publicly, most iPhone owners will be able to run them with ease. Now, the Wayfinding app is driven by the availability of floor plans. It would be useless if the app didn’t have the floor plan already saved in its directory. More specifically, the building floor plans need to be fed in a vectorized format. Manduchi’s team has already solved one side of that crucial hurdle. “We created a web app that facilitates vectorization of a floor plan in any existing format, such that it can be used by our app,” Manduchi tells Digital Trends. He says they are looking to release the web app publicly in the near future. The real obstacle is the availability of these building maps, vectorized or otherwise. “Our experience is that availability of floor plans of public buildings is spotty, and available floor plans can be in various formats,” Manduchi tells me. That problem can only be solved with voluntary participation or if the state decides to intervene. “As an architect, I give my clients the floor plan or digital sketch map in PDF format, because that’s what they need to see. Realistically speaking, the hefty vector maps in IMDF files are of no use to them,” Khan tells me. He emphasizes that there is no such thing as a hardline trade secret involved here, but most architecture firms or entities won’t share the 3D vector maps. “Think of it like an intellectual property, something that is the foundation of the work I did,” Khan tells me. These vector maps are usually created in demanding apps like Revit or AutoCAD and can only be viewed or manipulated using those apps. So, it makes little sense to share them either way, as the client only needs a floor map that they can open and comprehend, like drawings on a simple PDF or digital sheet. Even if the current owner of a certain building agrees to supply a copy of the map for apps like Wayfinding, they would first have to track down the architect or planning firm behind it. They may or may not be able to share for logistics, contractual, or any other legally protected reason. However, the situation becomes even trickier for buildings run by government entities. These could be anything from the nearest public hospital to the local metro train station. Applying for a permit and getting it approved to access the vectorized maps could be a long-drawn-out and tedious process. In India, for example, university campuses, public infrastructure, and government offices were built during the British colonial era. Finding a map or even an architectural floor plan would be like finding a needle in a historical haystack. The only path forward would be to digitally remap them professionally, which would be another massive undertaking. For now, open-sourcing seems to be the only meaningful path ahead, as that would at least ensure that Wayfinding and Backtracking apps can provide navigation assistance in any meaningful capacity. “There is no architectural provision for blind people. There are no enforceable guidelines,” Khan tells me. “These apps at least offer a viable route fix to walk past those mistakes.”

Software and technology giant Oracle Corporation ORCL reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Monday. What Happened: Oracle reported second-quarter revenue of $14.06 billion, up 9% year-over-year. The revenue total missed a Street consensus estimate of $14.11 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.47, missing a Street consensus estimate of $1.48. Total cloud revenue for the quarter was $5.9 billion, up 24% year-over-year. The company said cloud services and license support revenues were $10.8 billion, up 12% year-over-year. Cloud license and on-premise revenues were $1.2 billion, up 1% year-over-year. "Record level AI demand drove Oracle Cloud Infrastructure revenue up 52% in Q2, a much higher growth rate than any of our hyperscale cloud infrastructure competitors," Oracle CEO Safra Catz said. Catz called the growth in the AI segment "extraordinary." "GPU consumption was up 336% in the quarter – and we delivered the world's largest and fastest AI SuperComputer scaling up to 65,000 NVIDIA H200 GPUs." Oracle Chairman and Chief Technology Officer Larry Ellison said the company trains several of the world's most important generative AI models "because we are faster and less expensive than other clouds." Ellison highlighted Oracle signing an agreement with Meta Platforms for the Oracle AI Cloud Infrastructure. Read Also: Oracle’s Q2 Earnings: Strong Chart Signals, But Watch That RSI What's Next : Catz said Oracle has remaining performance obligations of $97 billion. "We believe our already impressive growth rates will continue to climb even higher. This fiscal year, total Oracle Cloud revenue should top $25 billion," Catz said. Ellison said Oracle will continue to see impressive growth thanks to artificial intelligence. "Oracle trained AI models and AI Agents will improve the rate of scientific discovery, economic development and corporate growth throughout the world. The scale of the opportunity is unimaginable," Ellison said. ORCL Price Action : Oracle stock is down 6.3% to $178.37 in after-hours trading Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $99.26 to $198.31. Oracle stock was up 82% year-to-date prior to the after-hours movement Monday. Read Next: Benzinga’s ‘Stock Whisper’ Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don’t Talk About Yet Photo via Shutterstock. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 100 former senior U.S. diplomats and intelligence and national security officials have urged Senate leaders to schedule closed-door hearings to allow for a full review of the government's files on former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard , Donald Trump's pick to be national intelligence director. The former officials, who served in both Democratic and Republican administrations, said they were “alarmed” by the choice of Gabbard to oversee all 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. They said her past actions “call into question her ability to deliver unbiased intelligence briefings to the President, Congress, and to the entire national security apparatus.” A spokesperson for Gabbard on the Trump transition team on Thursday denounced the appeal as an “unfounded” and “partisan” attack. Avril Haines, the current director of national intelligence, when asked Thursday whether intelligence sharing with allies could be in jeopardy under the next administration, cited the importance of those relationships and noted the strong bipartisan support for them in Congress. The question, at a Council on Foreign Relations talk, focused on the especially close intelligence sharing among the Five Eyes — the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It did not mention Gabbard by name. “It is hard for me to believe that anybody coming in wouldn’t want to maintain those relationships,” Haines said. “So I wouldn’t think of them as being in significant risk,” she added. “I certainly hope that will continue.” Among those who signed the letter to Senate leaders were former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller, former national security adviser Anthony Lake, and numerous retired ambassadors and high-ranking military officers. They wrote to current Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and incoming Republican Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday to urge the closed briefings as part of the Senate's review of Trump's top appointments. They requested that Senate committees “consider in closed sessions all information available to the U.S. government when considering Ms. Gabbard’s qualifications to manage our country’s intelligence agencies, and more importantly, the protection of our intelligence sources and methods.” The letter singles out Gabbard's 2017 meetings in Syria with President Bashar Assad, who is supported by Russian, Iranian and Iranian-allied forces in a now 13-year war against Syrian opposition forces seeking his overthrow. The U.S., which cut relations with Assad's government and imposed sanctions over his conduct of the war, maintains about 900 troops in opposition-controlled northeast Syria, saying they are needed to block a resurgence of extremist groups. Gabbard, a Democratic member of Congress from Hawaii at the time of her Syria trip, drew heavy criticism for her meetings with a U.S. adversary and brutal leader. As the letter notes, her statements on the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine have aligned with Russian talking points , diverging from U.S. positions and policy. Gabbard throughout her political career has urged the U.S. to limit military engagement abroad other than combatting Islamic extremist groups. She has defended the Syria trip by saying it is necessary to engage with U.S. enemies. In postings on social media earlier this year she confirmed that the U.S. had for a time placed her “on a secret terror watch list” as a “potential domestic terror threat.” She blamed political retaliation. Neither she nor U.S. authorities have publicly detailed the circumstances involved. Alexa Henning, a spokesperson for Gabbard with the Trump team, called the letter sent to the Senate leaders “a perfect example” of why Trump chose Gabbard for this position. “These unfounded attacks are from the same geniuses who have blood on their hands from decades of faulty ‘intelligence,’" and use classified government information as a "partisan weapon to smear and imply things about their political enemy," Henning said. A spokesperson for Thune did not immediately respond to questions about the request. —- Associated Press writer Didi Tang contributed.

Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren sat alongside general manager Ryan Poles on Monday at Halas Hall and said they would work “in tandem” to find the team’s next head coach. Warren said Poles will remain the GM and will be the “point person” in identifying the replacement for Matt Eberflus, who on Friday became the first head coach fired midseason in Bears history. Citing the Bears’ salary cap space, young roster, upcoming draft capital and, of course, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams , Warren called the Bears opening “the most coveted job in the National Football League this year.” He promised an exhaustive, detailed and organized coaching search and expressed his faith in Poles, who hired Eberflus in 2022 and retained him into this season. Eberflus finished his Bears career with a 14-32 record. The Bears named offensive coordinator Thomas Brown the interim head coach for the final five games. “Ryan is young. He’s talented. He’s bright. He’s hard-working,” Warren said. “He has done everything in his power on a daily basis to bring a winner to Chicago. And I’m confident in Ryan. My faith remains strong in Ryan.” This will be the first Bears head coach search for Warren, the former Big Ten Commissioner and Minnesota Vikings executive who was named team president in January 2023. When Warren was asked initially who would have the final say on a coaching decision, he gave a 112-word answer about how he and Poles would work together, spending multiple hours a day identifying the right person for the Bears. Pressed on what would happen if they had dissenting opinions, he eventually said Poles would have the final voice. “We’ll work that out,” Warren said. “Ryan is the general manager. He’s the head of football operations, so he will have the final say if it ever got to that point, but I’m confident that we will work through it. ... So long as we keep the center of our decisions what’s in the best interest of the Chicago Bears, our players, as we go forward, it will become clear as far as who is the person to lead this franchise from a football standpoint, from a coaching standpoint.” In a 21-minute news conference that was nearly half opening statements, Warren and Poles touched on a few aspects of the upcoming search while Chairman George McCaskey watched from the side. Brothers, from left, Brian McCaskey, George McCaskey and Patrick McCaskey listen to Ryan Poles and Kevin Warren answer questions from the media on Dec. 2, 2024, at Halas Hall. (Stacey Wescott/ Chicago Tribune) Poles said they still are determining whether they will use an external or internal search committee. Poles said he didn’t know how much input Williams would have on the hiring but said having a plan for a young quarterback would be a major requirement for the next coach. Warren listed other qualities he will try to identify in candidates. “We need an individual who has extremely high standards, who is tough, who is demanding,” Warren said. “Who is bright, who has attention to detail, who seeks and will win championships, who creates an environment of accountability, who’s creative, who’s intelligent, who’s a decisive decision maker, and who will represent the city of Chicago, all of our fans, this franchise, in a manner that is well deserved.” Poles didn’t have a long process in the previous search that landed on Eberflus. In the wake of the Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy firings, a Bears search committee interviewed general manager and coach candidates simultaneously and then hired Poles on Jan. 25, 2022. Over the next two days, Poles interviewed previously vetted coaching finalists, including Eberflus, Dan Quinn and Jim Caldwell, and the Bears named Eberflus the coach on Jan. 27. This time, Poles said he plans to cast as wide a net and take as much time as he needs to find the right candidate. He said setting a foundation of identifying what they want in a coach will be key, and he thinks that knowing his roster well now will help him. “It was a really tough situation to walk into (last time),” Poles said. “So knowing exactly the core of our team and what traits are going to help get that team to be a championship-caliber roster (will help).” Poles is responsible for bringing Eberflus back for a third season and engaging in a process that resulted in Eberflus hiring offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in January 2024 to replace fired OC Luke Getsy. Waldron lasted just nine games this season before the Bears fired him. Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, left, and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron watch the offense struggle in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Poles said with Waldron there was “some communication that probably didn’t happen as clean as it needed to be” within the offense as the Bears tried to get Williams’ development on the right track. As for Eberflus, an “environment of accountability” and a “decisive decision-maker” were two of the phrases in Warren’s list of coveted coach qualities that stood out because they were areas of concern this season. The latter, of course, came up in the final seconds of Thursday’s 23-20 loss to the Lions , when Eberflus didn’t call a timeout to aid Williams in executing the game’s final plays before time ran out. Poles identified such late-game issues as one thing that led to the firing of Eberflus. “When you look at the end-of-the-game situations, just some of the detailing to finish in those moments,” Poles said. “We all know a lot of these games come down to those critical spots that we weren’t able to get over the hump.” Poles said he sensed the frustration from players in the locker room after the game in Detroit, and that was taken into account when making the decision. “It’s important always to have a pulse of the locker room and an understanding of what’s going on, because the one thing that I can say is our players, our team, played extremely hard through adverse situations,” Poles said. “You don’t want a situation where that starts to crack, and you don’t see the same effort and the same energy. We’re always being aware of the environment and taking that into consideration.” The Bears came under fire Friday after allowing Eberflus to go on his usual day-after-game Zoom news conference with reporters — where he said he was confident he would be coaching the Bears this week — and then firing him a few hours later. Related Articles Chicago Bears | Column: Thomas Brown’s top priority as Chicago Bears interim coach? ‘To unify this team’ amid chaos and division. Chicago Bears | Matt Eberflus’ Chicago Bears timeline: 32 losses, multiple coach firings and too many late-game missteps Chicago Bears | Column: Leave it to the Chicago Bears to botch a coach firing even your Aunt Martha could see coming Chicago Bears | Column: After Matt Eberflus’ firing, the onus is on Kevin Warren and Ryan Poles to put the Chicago Bears on the right path Warren said the Bears hadn’t yet made a decision on Eberflus’ fate when the 9 a.m. news conference was scheduled to begin. He, Poles and McCaskey decided to gather the morning after Thanksgiving with clearer heads than they had that night and were still meeting when Eberflus addressed reporters. “In retrospect, could we have done it better? Absolutely, and I’ll be the first one to raise my hand, yes,” Warren said. “But during his press conference and even a couple hours later, we had not reached a decision.” Warren said they had a thoughtful discussion that resulted in the firing. He called the next six weeks “critical” as the Bears align their search, though they are not allowed to begin requesting interviews with candidates employed by other teams until the end of the regular season. And he didn’t downplay the importance of the weeks and months ahead. “You hate saying that decisions are going to set the trajectory of the franchise over the next 10 to 15 to 20 years, (but) this is one that will,” Warren said. That Poles is leading the search after hiring the last failed coach injects skepticism into the Bears’ upcoming proceedings. But Warren said he believed that “this was the day that we start pointing in the right direction to build the franchise that all of us know that we want to build.” And he will continue to count on Poles to help him do that. “There are a couple different types of people. There are people who can find fault, and there are people who can find fault and come up with solutions,” Warren said. “One of the things I appreciate working with Ryan is that he’s one of the people that will raise his hand and say, ‘Hey, this is something that we could’ve done better, but here’s some solutions.’ And we’re committed to doing that.”The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers have released their lists of inactives ahead of the Week 14 game at Ford Field on Thursday night and there is one surprise for the Lions. Ahead of Thursday, both teams ruled out four players. The Lions won't have the services of left tackle Taylor Decker and defensive linemen D.J. Reader, Levi Onwuzurike and Josh Paschal. To help fill the void along the defensive line, the Lions signed Myles Adams off the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad and Jonah Williams off the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. Swing tackle Dan Skipper is expected to start in place of Decker. Also expected to lend a helping hand in some form or fashion are safety Jamal Adams and outside linebacker Mitchell Agude, both of whom were elevated from the practice squad for the Week 14 contest. Adams was signed this week and could see some time at linebacker at some point. The Lions will see the return of cornerback Carlton Davis, who sat out with an injury last week. But Emmanuel Moseley is the surprise inactive, as head coach Dan Campbell had said he would be good to go this week. It isn't clear what went wrong for Moseley but we'll have to wait at least another week for his 2024 debut. The Packers ruled out four players on Wednesday, also, including cornerback Jaire Alexander, who has missed four of the last five games now. Leaving the Packers even shorter at cornerback, Corey Ballentine has also been ruled out. Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper and wide receiver Romeo Doubs are not suiting up, either. Now, a look at the full list of inactives for the Lions and Packers with kickoff almost here. Lions inactives OT Taylor Decker DL Levi Onwuzurike DL Josh Paschal DL D.J. Reader CB Emmanuel Moseley OL Giovanni Manu OL Kayode Awosika Packers inactives CB Jaire Alexander CB Corey Ballentine WR Romeo Doubs LB Edgerrin Cooper OL Jacob Monk MORE DETROIT LIONS NEWS Jake Bates wins award, Lions make franchise history Lions vs. Packers picks, predictions Several Lions among leaders in Pro Bowl voting

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CHICAGO, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oil-Dri Corporation of America ODC , producer and marketer of sorbent mineral products, today announced results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2025. First Quarter (in thousands, except per share amounts) Ended October 31, 2024 2023 Change Consolidated Results Net Sales $ 127,945 $ 111,438 15 % Operating Income (Including Unallocated Corporate Expenses) $ 21,190 $ 13,156 61 % Net Income $ 16,376 $ 10,742 52 % EBITDA † $ 26,167 $ 17,384 51 % Diluted EPS - Common $ 2.25 $ 1.50 50 % Business to Business Net Sales $ 48,415 $ 39,161 24 % Segment Operating Income $ 17,110 $ 11,123 54 % Retail and Wholesale Net Sales $ 79,530 $ 72,277 10 % Segment Operating Income $ 13,377 $ 11,331 18 % † Please refer to Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for a reconciliation of Non-GAAP items to the comparable GAAP measures. Daniel S. Jaffee, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "I am happy to report that our fiscal year 2025 is off to a very positive start as we have once again achieved record results for consolidated net sales, gross profit, and net income in the first quarter. We also delivered a 400-basis point year-over-year expansion in our gross margins, propelling our margins to 32%. Our strong performance was driven by increased volumes, a favorable product mix, and improved operational efficiencies. Solid execution of our growth strategies to establish a foothold in the growing renewable diesel and crystal cat litter markets helped us achieve this success. Looking ahead, we believe we are well positioned to continue this upward trajectory." Consolidated Results Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 reached a historic high of $127.9 million, or a 15% increase over the same period in the prior year. This marks the 14 th consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales growth. Revenue increases were primarily driven by higher volumes across both operating segments, with significant sales gains generated from fluids purification, crystal cat litter, and co-packaged coarse litter products. Our recently acquired subsidiary, Ultra Pet Company, Inc. ("Ultra Pet"), delivered net sales of $6.0 million, or 5% of the total consolidated net sales increase over the prior year. Organic growth from Oil-Dri's other products drove the remaining increase in the Company's topline. Consolidated gross profit of $40.8 million, a record quarterly high, was achieved during the first three months of fiscal year 2025, representing a 32% gain over the prior year. Gross margins expanded to 32% in the current year from 28% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Oil-Dri's efforts to grow volume, improve product mix, and enhance operating efficiencies proved successful during the quarter. This marks the ninth consecutive quarter of year-over-year gross margin expansion. During the three months ended October 31, 2024, domestic cost of goods per ton remained flat compared to the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") were $19.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $17.8 million for the same period last year. This $1.8 million, or 10%, increase reflects higher compensation costs and a preliminary foreign value-added tax assessment, in addition to other operating segment costs. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, consolidated operating income increased to $21.2 million, or by 61%, compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Higher sales volumes combined with improved product mix offset elevated SG&A costs. Total other expense, net was $1.0 million for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $300,000 in the same period last year. This increase was mainly due to interest expense on the debt assumed for the Ultra Pet acquisition, along with an additional reserve for the capacity modification project at the Company's sole landfill located in Georgia. The modification work is expected to be completed during fiscal year 2025. Consolidated net income reached a record $16.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 from $10.7 million in the same period in fiscal 2024, reflecting a 52% improvement over the prior year. Cash and cash equivalents for the three month period ending October 31, 2024, totaled $12.5 million compared to $23.5 million at the end of fiscal year 2024. During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Oil-Dri continued its significant investment in manufacturing infrastructure improvements. In addition, the Company paid down $5.0 million of the $10.0 million revolving credit facility that was used to partially fund the acquisition of Ultra Pet. Other significant uses of cash include the payment of dividends and the purchase of treasury shares that were surrendered by teammates to pay taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock awards. Product Group Review The Business to Business Products ("B2B") Group's first quarter of fiscal year 2025 revenues were a record $48.4 million, or 24% greater than the prior year, primarily driven by an increase in volume and, to a lesser extent, by higher prices. Elevated sales from fluids purification and agricultural products offset slight sales declines in the animal health business. During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, revenues from fluids purification products reached an all-time high of $30.1 million, or an 37% increase over the prior year. The Company experienced increased demand of its Metal X and Metal Z products as a result of recently established renewable diesel plants within North America. Sales of fluids purification products in EMEA 1 , Latin America, and Asia also increased during the three month period ended October 31, 2024, compared to the same period last year. The agricultural products business achieved record quarterly net sales of $11.6 million, or a 12% increase over the prior year. This growth was mainly fueled by higher demand from key customers who resumed typical purchasing patterns after working through inventory surpluses, as well as by elevated prices. Amlan, the Company's animal health business, generated $6.2 million in sales, or a 3% decline from the prior year. The decrease was primarily concentrated in Asia due to the sell-off of existing inventory in China that occurred in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as part of the transition to a master distributor. However, double-digit topline growth was achieved within Latin America and North America where increased demand, in conjunction with elevated prices, helped drive sales improvement. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, SG&A costs within the B2B Products Group increased by $700,000 or 20%, compared to the same period last year. This was mainly driven by a preliminary foreign value-added tax assessment and higher research and development costs. Operating income for the B2B Products Group was $17.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to $11.1 million in the same period of fiscal year 2024, reflecting a 54% increase. This growth can be attributed to higher sales and a favorable product mix, partially offset by increased SG&A expenses. The Retail and Wholesale ("R&W") Products Group's first quarter revenues reached an all-time high of $79.5 million, a 10% increase over the prior year. The acquisition of Ultra Pet contributed 8% of the total R&W sales growth, and the remaining 2% can be attributed to organic topline growth from increased demand for other products within the operating segment. During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company increased distribution of its Cat's Pride and Ultra crystal litter products and is beginning to realize synergies related to the acquisition. Total domestic clay-based cat litter sales, excluding the Company's co-packaged coarse cat litter business, were $53.8 million, or 2% lower than the prior year. Conversely, revenues of co-packaged coarse cat litter increased by $2.1 million, or 78%, compared to last year due to higher demand. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, a cyberattack disrupted a key customer's ability to place and receive orders, which negatively impacted sales of Oil-Dri's co-packaged coarse litter. However, the cyber event boosted sales of the Company's branded and private label coarse items and is currently influencing year-over-year comparisons for both domestic clay and co-packaged litter products. Although total domestic clay litter revenues declined, Oil-Dri continued to experience topline growth of its EPA-approved Cat's Pride Antibacterial Clumping Litter, which is currently sold at large brick and mortar and e-commerce retailers. In addition, new distribution of other clay litter products and accessories was achieved at both new and existing customers. Domestic industrial and sports product revenues were $11.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, or 4% higher than the same period in the prior year, driven by increased demand. The Company's Canadian subsidiary experienced sales declines as a result of softer revenues from cat litter, partially offset by sales growth from industrial floor absorbent products. During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, SG&A expenses within the R&W Products Group increased by $1.0 million, or 21% over the prior year. This increase was primarily driven by higher compensation costs, a significant credit reserve for several customer bankruptcies, acquisition-related amortization of intangible assets, and increased research and development costs. These higher expenses were partially offset by lower advertising costs. Oil-Dri expects advertising expenditures for the full fiscal year 2025 to be lower than fiscal year 2024. Operating income for the R&W Products Group reached $13.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to $11.3 million in the prior year, reflecting an 18% increase. This growth can be attributed to higher sales volumes, including the incremental business from the Ultra Pet acquisition, partially offset by elevated SG&A expenses. The Company will host its first quarter of fiscal year 2025 earnings discussion and its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders virtually via a live webcast on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time. Participation details are available on the Company's website's Events page. 1 EMEA is the region including Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. "Oil-Dri", "Cat's Pride", "Metal X", "Metal Z", "Amlan", and "Ultra" are registered trademarks of Oil-Dri Corporation of America and its subsidiaries. About Oil-Dri Corporation of America Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for the pet care, animal health and nutrition, fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri is vertically integrated which enables the Company to efficiently oversee every step of the process from research and development to supply chain to marketing and sales. With over 80 years of experience, the Company continues to fulfill its mission to Create Value from Sorbent Minerals . Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release may contain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our future performance, our business, our beliefs and our management's assumptions. In addition, we, or others on our behalf, may make forward-looking statements in other press releases or written statements, or in our communications and discussions with investors and analysts in the normal course of business through meetings, webcasts, phone calls and conference calls. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "expect," "outlook," "forecast," "would," "could," "should," "project," "intend," "plan," "continue," "believe," "seek," "estimate," "anticipate," "may," "assume," "potential," "strive," and similar references to future periods. Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, those described in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2024 and our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, intended, expected, believed, estimated, projected, planned or otherwise expressed in any forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except to the extent required by law, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise. Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), we provide certain non-GAAP financial measures in this press release as supplemental financial metrics. In particular, EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure provided herein. We provide a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure below. The non-GAAP financial measures we use may not be the same or calculated in the same manner as those used and calculated by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our financial results prepared and reported in accordance with GAAP. We believe that certain non-GAAP measures may be helpful to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results, and we urge investors to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included in this release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. Contact: Leslie A. Garber Director of Investor Relations Oil-Dri Corporation of America InvestorRelations@oildri.com (312) 321-1515 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended October 31, 2024 % of Sales 2023 % of Sales Net Sales $ 127,945 100.0 % $ 111,438 100.0 % Cost of Goods Sold (87,165 ) (68.1 )% (80,447 ) (72.2 )% Gross Profit 40,780 31.9 % 30,991 27.8 % Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (19,590 ) (15.3 )% (17,835 ) (16.0 )% Operating Income 21,190 16.6 % 13,156 11.8 % Other Expense, Net (988 ) (0.8 )% (326 ) (0.3 )% Income Before Income Taxes 20,202 15.8 % 12,830 11.5 % Income Taxes Expense (3,826 ) (3.0 )% (2,088 ) (1.9 )% Net Income 16,376 12.8 % 10,742 9.6 % Net Income Per Share: Basic Common $ 2.43 $ 1.61 Basic Class B $ 1.82 $ 1.21 Diluted Common $ 2.25 $ 1.50 Diluted Class B $ 1.82 $ 1.21 Avg Shares Outstanding: Basic Common 4,922 4,827 Basic Class B 1,984 1,967 Diluted Common 6,906 6,794 Diluted Class B 1,984 1,967 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except per share amounts) As of October 31, As of July 31, 2024 2024 Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 12,506 $ 23,481 Accounts Receivable, Net 70,544 62,171 Inventories, Net 56,025 54,236 Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 5,040 7,270 Total Current Assets 144,115 147,158 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 137,947 137,796 Other Assets 68,109 69,651 Total Assets $ 350,171 $ 354,605 Current Liabilities Current Maturities of Notes Payable $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Accounts Payable 13,824 15,009 Dividends Payable 2,098 2,096 Other Current Liabilities 37,919 48,572 Total Current Liabilities 54,841 66,677 Noncurrent Liabilities Notes Payable 44,777 49,774 Other Noncurrent Liabilities 26,561 27,566 Total Noncurrent Liabilities 71,338 77,340 Stockholders' Equity 223,992 210,588 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 350,171 $ 354,605 Book Value Per Share Outstanding $ 32.43 $ 30.69 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the Three Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Income $ 16,376 $ 10,742 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and Amortization 5,381 4,368 Increase in Accounts Receivable (9,020 ) (1,487 ) Increase in Inventories (2,033 ) (1,374 ) Decrease in Prepaid Expenses 2,228 154 Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable 1,889 (1,289 ) Decrease in Accrued Expenses (6,117 ) (4,365 ) Other 2,215 1,815 Total Adjustments (5,457 ) (2,178 ) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 10,919 8,564 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital Expenditures (12,817 ) (8,064 ) Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (12,817 ) (8,064 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Principal Payments on Notes Payable (5,000 ) — Dividends Paid (2,096 ) (1,927 ) Purchases of Treasury Stock (1,984 ) (872 ) Net Cash Used In Financing Activities (9,080 ) (2,799 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents 3 124 Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents (10,975 ) (2,175 ) Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, Beginning of Period 24,481 31,754 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, End of Period $ 13,506 $ 29,579 RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (in thousands) First Quarter Ended October 31, 2024 2023 GAAP: Net Income $ 16,376 $ 10,742 Depreciation and Amortization $ 5,381 $ 4,368 Interest Expense $ 734 $ 361 Interest Income $ (150 ) $ (175 ) Income Tax Expense $ 3,826 $ 2,088 EBITDA $ 26,167 $ 17,384 This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual. © 2024 Benzinga.com. 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Pakistan becomes 3rd largest sesame exporter Pakistan and Turkiye agree to strengthen agricultural cooperation, aiming to enhance bilateral trade An image of sesame seeds. — Unsplash/File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has become the world’s third-largest exporter of sesame, achieving annual exports exceeding $1 billion, the government announced Thursday. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1700472799616-0'); }); Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain lauded sesame as a high-value cash crop with vast export potential during an international sesame investment conference here Thursday. “Sesame’s success highlights its role as a transformative crop for Pakistan’s economy,” Hussain said, emphasizing the government’s commitment to further boosting production and exploring global markets for the crop. He highlighted Pakistan’s remarkable progress in sesame production over the past five years, noting a 455 percent increase that brought annual production to 1.119 million tons. Export volumes also soared by 327 per cent, reaching 0.760 million tons annually, while the export value climbed by 366 per cent to $1.073 billion per year, positioning Pakistan as the world’s third-largest sesame exporter. Hussain credited the transformation of sesame from a neglected crop into a vital contributor to the economy to its inclusion in the National Oilseeds Enhancement Program (NOEP). “This success is the result of collaboration between the federal ministry and provincial agriculture departments,” he remarked. The minister urged stakeholders to focus on improving processing technology, adding value to sesame products, and exploring new international markets. He also called on the Ministry of Commerce to play a pivotal role in promoting Pakistani sesame products globally. “Increasing sesame production will not only reduce edible oil imports but also significantly enhance the agricultural sector’s contribution to the economy,” he stated, emphasizing the crop’s strategic importance in bolstering Pakistan’s export portfolio. Meanwhile, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to strengthen agricultural cooperation, aiming to enhance bilateral trade and technology transfer under the Strategic Economic Framework (SEF). Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain held talks with the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan here Thursday, emphasizing the mutual benefits of collaboration in agriculture. Key agreements include joint ventures in agricultural mechanization, aquaculture breeding and advanced irrigation systems. Both sides committed to improving trade through adherence to international Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) standards and facilitating Turkish investment in Pakistan’s agriculture and livestock sectors. Minister Hussain highlighted Pakistan’s ability to supply quality agricultural products, including rice, wheat, mangoes, dry fruits and livestock products to the Turkish market. The Turkish delegation acknowledged the potential for increased economic ties and expressed interest in expanding cooperation. “Pakistan is ready to not only expand exports but also create long-term partnerships with Turkiye to boost agricultural productivity and economic opportunities for both nations,” Hussain said after the meeting. The two countries agreed to develop an actionable plan to achieve these objectives, focusing on technology transfer, disease control and improved agricultural trade.Fans are spelling out a three letter word when it comes to Vanna White’s son, Nikko Santo Pietro. The 67-year-old leggy letter turner shared a cooking video to Instagram on Monday alongside her 30-year-old son showing the two whipping up a chicken dish in the kitchen. In the reel, White and Nikko filmed themselves making the recipe that included ginger and onions. Nikko decided to take the reins because “The Wheel of Fortune” hostess , as she put it, is “not a good cook.” White, who shares Nikko with her ex, George Santo Pietro, captioned her post, “In celebration of Fabulous Food Week, Nikko and I are whipping up Uncle Roy’s Chicken. YUM!” White added, “Screenshot the recipe at the end and give it a try at home!” Fans flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts on the television star’s genes, with one cheeky follower writing, “Is son the menu, too? Err I mean great video!!” Another user chimed in, “Vanna where have you been hiding Nikko? He’s GORGEOUS.” The compliments didn’t stop there, as dozens of comments read: “If your son is free, my daughter is also. 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The game-show connoisseur even took a moment to gush over her kids during an interview with Parade earlier this year. “I love bragging! My son works at a real estate agency, and he does a great job. He is dedicated and he’s hungry to make deals close,” White told the outlet. “My daughter went to New York University and graduated with an art degree. Now she’s a very good tattoo artist. She loves putting her art on someone’s body that will be there forever. The work she does is beautiful.” The mom of two is even considering getting inked herself. “So I can look at it every day and have a piece of (Gigi) with me,” White explained of her possible future tattoo.

Bruno Fernandes Named the 3 Toughest Premier League Opponents He's FacedBarclays PLC raised its position in Globalstar, Inc. ( NYSE:GSAT – Free Report ) by 36.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,270,443 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 340,476 shares during the period. Barclays PLC owned 0.07% of Globalstar worth $1,575,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. State Street Corp raised its stake in Globalstar by 3.4% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 17,583,625 shares of the company’s stock worth $21,804,000 after buying an additional 580,305 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in Globalstar by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 6,186,012 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,671,000 after acquiring an additional 196,644 shares during the period. FMR LLC raised its position in shares of Globalstar by 32.7% in the 3rd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 4,473,492 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,547,000 after acquiring an additional 1,102,776 shares in the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Globalstar by 3,472.7% in the 3rd quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 976,353 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,211,000 after purchasing an additional 949,025 shares during the period. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its stake in shares of Globalstar by 26.4% in the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 328,298 shares of the company’s stock valued at $407,000 after purchasing an additional 68,599 shares during the period. 18.89% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Analysts Set New Price Targets Separately, StockNews.com raised Globalstar from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, November 11th. Insider Buying and Selling In related news, Director William A. Hasler sold 90,000 shares of Globalstar stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $1.93, for a total value of $173,700.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 848,668 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,637,929.24. This trade represents a 9.59 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website . Also, Director James Monroe III purchased 530,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 13th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $1.90 per share, with a total value of $1,007,000.00. Following the purchase, the director now directly owns 6,834,090 shares in the company, valued at $12,984,771. This represents a 8.41 % increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here . Over the last ninety days, insiders have purchased 2,530,000 shares of company stock valued at $4,937,000 and have sold 3,666,312 shares valued at $8,104,313. 61.00% of the stock is owned by insiders. Globalstar Stock Up 0.9 % Shares of GSAT stock opened at $2.15 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $2.00. The firm has a market cap of $4.07 billion, a P/E ratio of -71.67 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91. Globalstar, Inc. has a 52 week low of $1.00 and a 52 week high of $2.74. Globalstar Profile ( Free Report ) GLOBALSTAR INC offers satellite voice and data services to commercial and recreational users in more than 120 countries around the world. Globalstar’s products include mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite data modems and flexible service packages. Many land based and maritime industries benefit from Globalstar with increased productivity from remote areas beyond cellular and landline service. Read More Five stocks we like better than Globalstar What Are the FAANG Stocks and Are They Good Investments? S&P 500 ETFs: Expense Ratios That Can Boost Your Long-Term Gains Dividend King Proctor & Gamble Is A Buy On Post-Earnings Weakness How AI Implementation Could Help MongoDB Roar Back in 2025 How to Invest in the FAANG Stocks Hedge Funds Boost Oil Positions: Is a Major Rally on the Horizon? Want to see what other hedge funds are holding GSAT? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Globalstar, Inc. ( NYSE:GSAT – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Globalstar Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Globalstar and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming and redefining what it means to be American. But any efforts to halt the policy would face steep legal hurdles. Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the United States automatically becomes an American citizen. It’s been in place for decades and applies to children born to someone in the country illegally or in the U.S. on a tourist or student visa who plans to return to their home country. It’s not the practice of every country, and Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen. But others say this is a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, it would be extremely difficult to overturn and even if it’s possible, it’s a bad idea. Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it: During an interview Sunday on Trump said he “absolutely” planned to halt birthright citizenship once in office. “We’re going to end that because it’s ridiculous,” he said. Trump and other opponents of birthright citizenship have argued that it creates an incentive for people to come to the U.S. illegally or take part in pregnant women enter the U.S. specifically to give birth so their children can have citizenship before returning to their home countries. “Simply crossing the border and having a child should not entitle anyone to citizenship,” said Eric Ruark, director of research for NumbersUSA, which argues for reducing immigration. The organization supports changes that would require at least one parent to be a permanent legal resident or a U.S. citizen for their children to automatically get citizenship. Others have argued that ending birthright citizenship would profoundly damage the country. “One of our big benefits is that people born here are citizens, are not an illegal underclass. There’s better assimilation and integration of immigrants and their children because of birthright citizenship,” said Alex Nowrasteh, vice president for economic and social policy studies at the pro-immigration Cato Institute. In 2019, the Migration Policy Institute estimated that 5.5 million children under age 18 lived with at least one parent in the country illegally in 2019, representing 7% of the U.S. child population. The vast majority of those children were U.S. citizens. The nonpartisan think tank said during Trump’s campaign for president in 2015 that the number of people in the country illegally would “balloon” if birthright citizenship were repealed, creating “a self-perpetuating class that would be excluded from social membership for generations.” In the aftermath of the Civil War, Congress ratified the 14th Amendment in July 1868. That amendment assured citizenship for all, including Black people. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” the 14th Amendment says. “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” But the 14th Amendment didn’t always translate to everyone being afforded birthright citizenship. For example, it wasn’t until 1924 that Congress finally granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. A key case in the history of birthright citizenship came in 1898, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Wong Kim Ark, born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrants, was a U.S. citizen because he was born in the states. The federal government had tried to deny him reentry into the county after a trip abroad on grounds he wasn’t a citizen under the Chinese Exclusion Act. But some have argued that the 1898 case clearly applied to children born of parents who are both legal immigrants to America but that it’s less clear whether it applies to children born to parents without legal status or, for example, who come for a short-term like a tourist visa. “That is the leading case on this. In fact, it’s the only case on this,” said Andrew Arthur, a fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, which supports immigration restrictions. “It’s a lot more of an open legal question than most people think.” Some proponents of immigration restrictions have argued the words “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment allows the U.S. to deny citizenship to babies born to those in the country illegally. Trump himself used that language in his 2023 announcement that he would aim to end birthright citizenship if reelected. Trump wasn’t clear in his Sunday interview how he aims to end birthright citizenship. Asked how he could get around the 14th Amendment with an executive action, Trump said: “Well, we’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people. But we have to end it.” Pressed further on whether he’d use an executive order, Trump said “if we can, through executive action.” He gave a lot more details in a . In it, he said he would issue an executive order the first day of his presidency, making it clear that federal agencies “require that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for their future children to become automatic U.S. citizens.” Trump wrote that the executive order would make clear that children of people in the U.S. illegally “should not be issued passports, Social Security numbers, or be eligible for certain taxpayer funded welfare benefits.” This would almost certainly end up in litigation. Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute said the law is clear that birthright citizenship can’t be ended by executive order but that Trump may be inclined to take a shot anyway through the courts. “I don’t take his statements very seriously. He has been saying things like this for almost a decade,” Nowrasteh said. “He didn’t do anything to further this agenda when he was president before. The law and judges are near uniformly opposed to his legal theory that the children of illegal immigrants born in the United States are not citizens.” Trump could steer Congress to pass a law to end birthright citizenship but would still face a legal challenge that it violates the Constitution.

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The holidays are a magical time, but let’s face it: keeping a young child and a few energetic nieces and nephews entertained during those long winter breaks can be challenging. Enter ChatGPT . While mainly used for adults, the AI-powered chatbot has more than a little Mary Poppins in its features. You might be amazed to find how good ChatGPT is at helping keep kids creatively engaged, and not just for the holidays. I’ve put together some of my favorite methods of using ChatGPT to enhance playtime with my very young child and his slightly older cousins and how I plan to keep it up in the year ahead. Tales from AI Kids love stories, and with ChatGPT, I can create characters who keep them entertained with endless tales and role-playing games. We started by designing a virtual magical snowman who told stories of adventures but have since made time-traveling princesses visiting dinosaurs and superhero astronauts going to other planets. I just have to ask ChatGPT to “pretend you’re a time-traveling princess. Tell us about your latest trip to the Jurassic period and the dinosaurs you met,” and I’ve got a great tale to tell, especially with the silly voices I add. And if there are questions I don’t know how to answer, the AI princess is there for backup. For next year, I’m thinking of setting up an interactive long-term story with a new chapter that brings back favorite characters every so often. Art projects ChatGPT’s AI image maker, DALL-E, brings some visual flair to this winter, too. Sometimes, it’s related to the stories I tell, but sometimes, it’s just random fun that I show off or they suggest. We’ve looked at images made from prompts like “A friendly dragon playing in a magical forest” and “A futuristic city on Mars with flying cars,” among many others. One fun thing to do is make them purely outlines of drawings and then print them out for the kids to color in. For the coming year, I’m picturing a full family “art gallery” where the kids can display their AI-assisted creations. We’ll create themes for each season, and I’ll encourage them to elaborate on what they’ve seen the AI do. Storybooks When a kid can't see their favorite character, sometimes they want to be the hero. ChatGPT makes it easy to create personalized tales that feature my little one and my nieces and nephews as the main characters. This is good for quieter times when I don’t want them to be so involved, like with the interactive characters and art. Instead it’s a good way to quickly make a story they’ll pay attention to when it’s naptime or bedtime. As the kids get older, I might even put together whole chapter books combining all of their favorite things and make them the stars of the story. Edu-tainment AI Kids like to learn if you can make it fun. Even a one-year-old who is learning to talk gets excited when they figure out two shapes are the same, and you praise them for doing so. You can ask ChatGPT to generate trivia games and quizzes at every level, with help from DALL-E for visual questions. You can even attach mini-lessons to help them learn. For example, I asked ChatGPT, “Create a trivia quiz for little kids about dinosaurs, including asking them to draw some or identify pictures. That was a hit. I even made one specifically about the area of New York where we live, so they felt like it was a test based on their own lives. A little prize at the end for everyone was my own idea, but ChatGPT really livened up the afternoon. I’d love to make it a full family activity in the coming year, maybe even make a family trivia night tailored to the kids or let them help come up with topics so they can be the quizmasters. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. AI Maestro Music is another way to keep kids entertained, and ChatGPT’s creative writing skills can help you compose custom songs for any occasion. Using prompts like, “Write a fun, rhyming song about cleaning your room, with a catchy chorus,” we’ve created silly jingles that make mundane tasks more fun. With a little finesse, I can even get ChatGPT to come up with lyrics that match the tune of some of their favorite songs. For instance, I asked the AI what key and time signature Yankee Doodle is in, then had it come up with lyrics to match the style, except the words were about everything they need to do before bed. They’re all a little young for anything more complicated musically, but someday, I would love to make a whole album of songs we collaborate on boosted with AI help on rhyme schemes and musical aspects. ChatGPT coded a game for me in seconds and I am simply astounded – and coders should be very worried ChatGPT's new 'Canvas' is the AI collaborator you didn't know you needed ChatGPT o1-preview can solve riddles faster than me and I kind of hate it for it ChatGPT's 4o-mini model just got a big upgrade – here are 4 of the best new features

As the sun began to set and the day drew to a close, Xiang Zuo emerged from Xiaohua Hair Salon with a fresh new look and a radiant smile that captivated all who were present. The excited chatter and camera flashes continued to follow him as he bid farewell to the crowd, leaving behind a trail of exhilaration and joy in his wake.According to Alibaba's official statement, the fire occurred in a specific section of the data center, and emergency protocols were immediately activated to contain the situation. The company's trained personnel and firefighting teams acted swiftly to extinguish the flames and minimize the impact on critical infrastructure and operations.In the aftermath of the incident, the driving school has taken steps to reinforce safety checks on all their vehicles to prevent similar occurrences in the future. They have also reached out to the student to offer assistance and ensure that they are not deterred by this unfortunate incident.

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Canadian precious metal stocks are experiencing a powerful bull market phase thanks to an equally strong bullish trend in gold prices. However, the trend hasn’t remained limited to gold stocks; many are riding the momentum as well. A few other metal stocks, even though they are unrelated to this market, have also experienced a powerful upward surge. Collectively, there are three metal stocks that you should consider looking into, considering their powerful bullish momentum. They may help you achieve decent gains, even if you work with a modest amount of capital. A gold stock Let’s start with the gold stocks since gold prices are still surging. While many giants in this segment have seen serious gains, smaller players like ( ) are surging even more robustly. With a market capitalization of just $533 million, this little stock has risen about 197% in 2024 alone. It can easily double its capital in the next six months if it manages to sustain this pace. This Toronto-based company operates primarily in Guyana and has two different projects in the country. The projects are still in exploratory stages, but the results look quite promising. It recently secured exploration rights on a 30,000-acre parcel from a local entity. Both of the company’s projects are on very promising parcels of land, and the prospects of high-grade gold discovery are one of the factors fueling the stock’s surge. A silver stock ( ) is headquartered in Vancouver. The company focuses on the extraction of high-grade silver from relatively stable regions. Its current production-grade mine, the Cerro Los Gatos Mine, is in Mexico. The company is both operating and exploring in the heart of the country’s silver belt. Silver prices are also experiencing an upward surge, and the trend stretches back to 2023, though it’s not very linear. As a result, the stock has also been bullish for over a year and has grown by about 183% in 2024 alone. It experienced a minor slump recently but has really picked up the pace in the last two weeks. The stock is overvalued right now, but that’s not too big a price to pay for the kind of growth it’s offering. However, it would be wise to keep an eye on silver prices to identify when the stock’s bullish trend might end. An antimony stock Antimony is not a precious metal, but its demand is rising because of its use in electronics and potential use in solar panels and new battery technologies. This has brought companies like ( ) into the limelight. This Idaho-based company is working to revive an old Stibnite Gold Project because once it is up and running, it may be able to meet about 35% of the U.S.’s antimony demand (in the first six years). The nature of this project (revival instead of new mining operations) and the fact that it’s directly tied to renewable power make it an interesting buy from an perspective. More importantly, it’s a rapidly growing stock that has risen over 315% this year alone, and this kind of momentum can help you double your capital in less than four months (if it’s sustained). Foolish takeaway The three metal stocks are worth considering, regardless of the amount of capital you are working with. All three companies can double your capital in less than a year if they sustain their current growth pace. And if they manage to keep it up for more than a year, the returns can be reasonably enormous.

PETALING Jaya City Council (MBPJ) plans to build the city’s first pickleball courts at The Spine@PJKita in Kelana Jaya as the sport continues to gain interest from the public. Mayor Mohamad Zahari Samingon said MBPJ has already appointed a vendor after a tender process took place to build six pickleball courts near the futsal courts at Dewan D’Kelana multipurpose hall in Petaling Jaya. He said construction for the project was scheduled to begin January next year, adding that the local council awarded the contract following the approval of the Selangor state executive council. “The pickleball courts will be housed in covered and open spaces at the venue,” he said, adding that in Selangor, the Subang Jaya City Council was the first to have pickleball courts. The decision to have pickleball courts came after Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced, when tabling the state’s Budget 2025, that the state would introduce it as a medal sport when it hosts the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma). Amirudin said sports experts had also projected that the Asian region would become the world’s hub for pickleball, with the emergence of an additional 100 million players in the next five years. Mohamad Zahari was speaking after presenting awards to recipients of MBPJ’s Clean Food Premises and Toilets programme in conjunction with World Toilet Day 2024 at the Petaling Jaya Civic Centre. The awards ceremony was held to recognise operators and owners for their efforts and initiatives in keeping food premises and public toilets clean. They were assessed based on criteria set by MBPJ, in accordance with government guidelines. A total of 119 recipients were presented awards at the event. These included 90 for the clean food premises category and 29 for the clean public toilets category. All premises that received this recognition had a high level of cleanliness, with assessment scores exceeding 86% for food premises and 91% for public toilets. On another matter, Mohamad Zahari said more recycling centres could be built in Petaling Jaya, depending on the availability of suitable locations. MBPJ currently had the PJ Eco Recycling Plaza at Sungai Way Free Trade Industrial Zone that was a collection centre for recyclable materials and sold pre-loved items at affordable prices. It also had the Smart Waste Solution Lab in SS2, a pilot project launched in May 2017 that processed food waste into liquid fertiliser, biogas and detergent.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark , initially voting narrowly for approval and hours later changing course. The reversal on fixing Tropicana Field came after the council voted to delay consideration of revenue bonds for a proposed new $1.3 billion Rays ballpark. Just two days before, the Pinellas County Commission postponed a vote on its share of the new stadium bonds, leaving that project in limbo. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Brighton frustrated in goalless draw with Brentford

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Three Fresno State football seniors were named to the All-Mountain West Conference first team Tuesday: wide receiver Mac Dalena, linebacker Tuasivi Nomura, and cornerback Cam Lockridge. Mountain West coaches and a media panel made the selections. Check out the All-MW second team and honorable mention choices . Related Story: Dalena Exceeds Expectations Dalena ranked fourth in the conference in receiving with 58 receptions for 947 yards with eight touchdowns. He’s been a Bulldog his whole career. Coming into the year, he was a preseason conference selection for the third and fourth teams, so his performance exceeded expectations. Related Story: Nomura Follows in Walker’s Footsteps Nomura, a transfer from USC, finished sixth in the MW for tackles with 97. He’s Fresno State’s first first-team linebacker since Mykal Walker in 2019. Related Story: Lockridge Shines Despite Limited Play Lockridge was not only one of the best cornerbacks in the conference but in the FBS as well while playing nine games. He’s No. 1 (MW) & No. 6 (FBS) in passes defended (7 passes broken up); No. 1 (MW) & No. 2 (FBS) in interceptions (5); and No. 6 in fumbles recovered. The potential first-round draft pick is the first Bulldog cornerback selected All-MW first team since Tank Kelly in 2018. Boise State and UNLV Dominate Individual Honors Boise State and UNLV, which are in the conference championship game on Friday, took home the big individual honors. Offensive Player of the Year went to Boise State junior running back and Heisman hopeful Ashton Jeanty. Broncos head coach Spencer Danielson received the Coach of the Year award. UNLV senior linebacker Jackson Woodard is the Defensive Player of the Year. Teammate Ricky White III, a junior wide receiver, is the Special Teams Player of the Year and Rebels freshman placekicker Caden Chittenden is the Freshman of the Year. Fresno State awaits its bowl game destination with the announcement taking place on Dec. 8.starbet777 register 。

Add the Dodgers to the list of teams with confirmed in-person meetings with highly sought-after international free agent Roki Sasaki. The meeting is not a surprise – the Dodgers are considered the favorite to sign the 23-year-old Japanese right-hander. When Sasaki was officially posted by his Nippon Professional Baseball team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, on Dec. 11, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman called it a “major priority” for the Dodgers to sign him. The Dodgers are the sixth team known to have had meetings with Sasaki and his agent, Joel Wolfe. Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young confirmed in mid-December that his team had met with Sasaki. There have also been reports of meetings between Sasaki and the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants. At the Winter Meetings earlier this month, Wolfe said he has been contacted by more than 20 teams interested in signing Sasaki. Sasaki is expected to shrink the number of teams he is considering and hold a second round of meetings with those teams in 2025. Sasaki’s posting window closes Jan. 24. He cannot sign before Jan. 15, when the 2025 international signing period begins. “The best I can say is he has paid attention to how the teams have done as far as overall success, both this year and in years past,” Wolfe said at the Winter Meetings. “He does watch a lot of Major League Baseball. He’s paid attention to what his (World Baseball Classic) teammates have done. He’s talked to a lot of players, foreign players that have been on his team with Chiba Lotte. He asked a lot of questions about weather, about comfortability, about pitching development and just watching what other Japanese players in the major leagues are doing and how they are doing.” Unlike Yoshinobu Yamamoto (also a Wolfe client) who signed a record 12-year, $325 million contract with the Dodgers last winter, Sasaki is not able to auction his talents to the highest bidder. Because he is younger than 25, he is considered the same as an international amateur and can only be signed for an amount in a team’s international bonus pool, which ranges from $5 million to $7 million. The same rule applied to Shohei Ohtani when he signed with the Angels in 2017. The 23-year-old Sasaki is considered one of the best pitchers in the world. He became the youngest pitcher to throw a perfect game in NPB in 2022 and tied Ohtani for the fastest pitch recorded in NPB history (102.5 mph). In four NPB seasons, he was 29-15 with a 2.10 ERA and 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Last season, he had some injury issues but went 10-5 with a 2.35 ERA in 18 starts. Jeff Fletcher contributed to this story.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: GATO) (“Gatos Silver” or the “Company”) today announced the date of a special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) and the filing of its definitive proxy statement in connection with the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with First Majestic Silver Corp. (“First Majestic”) (NYSE/TSX: AG) (FSE: FMV) pursuant to which First Majestic will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Gatos Silver (the “Transaction”). Gatos Silver notified its stockholders that the Special Meeting will take place virtually on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Pacific Time. Stockholders of record as of November 25, 2024 (the “Record Date”) are eligible to vote at the Special Meeting. Gatos Silver stockholders will be asked to vote on the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the adjournment of the Special Meeting in certain circumstances. Gatos Silver’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Gatos Silver stockholders vote in favor of both proposals. First Majestic shareholders are required to approve the issuance of the First Majestic common shares in connection with the Transaction, and accordingly, First Majestic has announced that it will hold its shareholder meeting in-person on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Pacific Time, one hour following the Special Meeting. For more information regarding First Majestic’s shareholder meeting, see First Majestic’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca . Subject to the approval of Gatos Silver’s stockholders and First Majestic’s shareholders and the satisfaction or waiver of other conditions precedent, it is anticipated that the Transaction will close in early 2025. Gatos Silver currently expects to send the meeting materials for the Special Meeting to stockholders of record as of the Record Date on or about December 6, 2024; however, delivery of materials to some Canadian stockholders may be impacted by the ongoing Canada Post labour dispute which is affecting the delivery of mail within Canada. Important Information for Investors and Stockholders about the Transaction and Where to Find It This news release is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities of First Majestic or Gatos Silver or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities of First Majestic or Gatos Silver in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. This news release may be deemed to be soliciting material relating to the Transaction. In connection with the Transaction between First Majestic and Gatos Silver pursuant to the Merger Agreement and subject to future developments, First Majestic filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form F-4 that includes a Proxy Statement of Gatos Silver that also constitutes a Prospectus of First Majestic (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) and other documents. Each of First Majestic and Gatos Silver may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the Transaction. The registration statement on Form F-4 was declared effective by the SEC on December 2, 2024. Gatos Silver filed a Proxy Statement/Prospectus with the SEC on December 3, 2024 which it plans to mail to its stockholders in connection with the Transaction. First Majestic will also file a management proxy circular in connection with the Transaction with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities and First Majestic will deliver its management proxy circular to First Majestic shareholders. This news release is not a substitute for any registration statement, proxy statement, prospectus or other document First Majestic or Gatos Silver has filed or may file with the SEC or Canadian securities regulatory authorities in connection with the pending Transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF GATOS SILVER AND FIRST MAJESTIC ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR, RESPECTIVELY, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC OR CANADIAN SECURITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTION BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FIRST MAJESTIC, GATOS SILVER, THE TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the filings with the SEC that are and will be incorporated by reference into the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by First Majestic and Gatos Silver containing important information about First Majestic or Gatos Silver and the Transaction through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov . Investors are also able to obtain free copies of the management proxy circular and other documents filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities by First Majestic, through the website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedarplus.ca . In addition, investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the documents filed by First Majestic with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on First Majestic’s website at www.firstmajestic.com or by contacting First Majestic’s investor relations team. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Gatos Silver are available free of charge on Gatos Silver’s website or by contacting Gatos Silver’s investor relations team. Participants in the Merger Solicitation First Majestic, Gatos Silver and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed Transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders of First Majestic and the stockholders of Gatos Silver in connection with the Transaction, including a description of their respective direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus described above and other relevant documents filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities in connection with the Transaction. Additional information regarding First Majestic’s directors and executive officers is also included in First Majestic’s Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and 2024 Proxy Statement, which was filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on April 15, 2024, and information regarding Gatos Silver’s directors and executive officers is also included in Gatos Silver’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 20, 2024, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to such annual report filed with the SEC on May 6, 2024 and Gatos Silver’s 2024 Proxy Statement for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 25, 2024. These documents are available free of charge as described above. About Gatos Silver Gatos Silver is a silver dominant exploration, development and production company that discovered a new silver and zinc-rich mineral district in southern Chihuahua State, Mexico. As a 70% owner of the Los Gatos Joint Venture (“LGJV”), the Company is primarily focused on operating the Cerro Los Gatos mine and on growth and development of the Los Gatos district. The LGJV includes approximately 103,000 hectares of mineral rights, representing a highly prospective and under-explored district with numerous silver-zinc-lead epithermal mineralized zones identified as priority targets. On September 5, 2024, Gatos Silver and First Majestic announced that they entered into the Merger Agreement pursuant to which First Majestic will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gatos Silver. The proposed Transaction would consolidate three world-class, producing silver mining districts in Mexico to create a leading intermediate primary silver producer. Information relating to the proposed Transaction can be found at the Company’s website at www.gatossilver.com . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains “forward‐looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and other applicable laws and “forward‐looking information” under applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward‐looking statements”). These statements relate to future events of First Majestic and/or Gatos Silver that are based on assumptions of management of First Majestic and/or Gatos Silver made in good faith in light of management's experience and perception of future developments. Forward‐looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: closing of the Transaction and the terms and timing related thereto; the timing and receipt of required shareholder and other approvals; satisfaction of the conditions to completion of the Transaction; and the anticipated timing of mailing proxy statements and circulars regarding the Transaction. Assumptions may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Consequently, guidance cannot be guaranteed. As such, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon guidance and forward‐looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, assumptions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Actual results may vary from forward‐looking statements. Forward‐looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements, including but not limited to those factors discussed in (a) the section entitled “Description of the Business ‐ Risk Factors” in First Majestic’s most recently filed Annual Information Form, available under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca , and as an exhibit to its most recently filed Form 40‐F available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar or on First Majestic’s website and (b) the Gatos Silver’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar or on Gatos Silver’s website. First Majestic is not affirming or adopting any statements or reports attributed to Gatos Silver in this news release or made by Gatos Silver outside of this news release. Gatos Silver is not affirming or adopting any statements or reports attributed to First Majestic in this news release or made by First Majestic outside of this news release. Although First Majestic and Gatos Silver have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward‐looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. First Majestic and Gatos Silver believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included herein should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date hereof. First Majestic and Gatos Silver do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, except as required by applicable laws. Investors and Media Contact André van Niekerk Chief Financial Officer investors@gatossilver.com (604) 424 0984

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: GATO) (“Gatos Silver” or the “Company”) today announced the date of a special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) and the filing of its definitive proxy statement in connection with the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with First Majestic Silver Corp. (“First Majestic”) (NYSE/TSX: AG) (FSE: FMV) pursuant to which First Majestic will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Gatos Silver (the “Transaction”). Gatos Silver notified its stockholders that the Special Meeting will take place virtually on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Pacific Time. Stockholders of record as of November 25, 2024 (the “Record Date”) are eligible to vote at the Special Meeting. Gatos Silver stockholders will be asked to vote on the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the adjournment of the Special Meeting in certain circumstances. Gatos Silver’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Gatos Silver stockholders vote in favor of both proposals. First Majestic shareholders are required to approve the issuance of the First Majestic common shares in connection with the Transaction, and accordingly, First Majestic has announced that it will hold its shareholder meeting in-person on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Pacific Time, one hour following the Special Meeting. For more information regarding First Majestic’s shareholder meeting, see First Majestic’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca . Subject to the approval of Gatos Silver’s stockholders and First Majestic’s shareholders and the satisfaction or waiver of other conditions precedent, it is anticipated that the Transaction will close in early 2025. Gatos Silver currently expects to send the meeting materials for the Special Meeting to stockholders of record as of the Record Date on or about December 6, 2024; however, delivery of materials to some Canadian stockholders may be impacted by the ongoing Canada Post labour dispute which is affecting the delivery of mail within Canada. Important Information for Investors and Stockholders about the Transaction and Where to Find It This news release is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities of First Majestic or Gatos Silver or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities of First Majestic or Gatos Silver in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. This news release may be deemed to be soliciting material relating to the Transaction. In connection with the Transaction between First Majestic and Gatos Silver pursuant to the Merger Agreement and subject to future developments, First Majestic filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form F-4 that includes a Proxy Statement of Gatos Silver that also constitutes a Prospectus of First Majestic (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) and other documents. Each of First Majestic and Gatos Silver may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the Transaction. The registration statement on Form F-4 was declared effective by the SEC on December 2, 2024. Gatos Silver filed a Proxy Statement/Prospectus with the SEC on December 3, 2024 which it plans to mail to its stockholders in connection with the Transaction. First Majestic will also file a management proxy circular in connection with the Transaction with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities and First Majestic will deliver its management proxy circular to First Majestic shareholders. This news release is not a substitute for any registration statement, proxy statement, prospectus or other document First Majestic or Gatos Silver has filed or may file with the SEC or Canadian securities regulatory authorities in connection with the pending Transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF GATOS SILVER AND FIRST MAJESTIC ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR, RESPECTIVELY, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC OR CANADIAN SECURITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTION BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FIRST MAJESTIC, GATOS SILVER, THE TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the filings with the SEC that are and will be incorporated by reference into the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by First Majestic and Gatos Silver containing important information about First Majestic or Gatos Silver and the Transaction through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov . Investors are also able to obtain free copies of the management proxy circular and other documents filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities by First Majestic, through the website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedarplus.ca . In addition, investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the documents filed by First Majestic with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on First Majestic’s website at www.firstmajestic.com or by contacting First Majestic’s investor relations team. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Gatos Silver are available free of charge on Gatos Silver’s website or by contacting Gatos Silver’s investor relations team. Participants in the Merger Solicitation First Majestic, Gatos Silver and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed Transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders of First Majestic and the stockholders of Gatos Silver in connection with the Transaction, including a description of their respective direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus described above and other relevant documents filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities in connection with the Transaction. Additional information regarding First Majestic’s directors and executive officers is also included in First Majestic’s Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and 2024 Proxy Statement, which was filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on April 15, 2024, and information regarding Gatos Silver’s directors and executive officers is also included in Gatos Silver’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 20, 2024, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to such annual report filed with the SEC on May 6, 2024 and Gatos Silver’s 2024 Proxy Statement for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 25, 2024. These documents are available free of charge as described above. About Gatos Silver Gatos Silver is a silver dominant exploration, development and production company that discovered a new silver and zinc-rich mineral district in southern Chihuahua State, Mexico. As a 70% owner of the Los Gatos Joint Venture (“LGJV”), the Company is primarily focused on operating the Cerro Los Gatos mine and on growth and development of the Los Gatos district. The LGJV includes approximately 103,000 hectares of mineral rights, representing a highly prospective and under-explored district with numerous silver-zinc-lead epithermal mineralized zones identified as priority targets. On September 5, 2024, Gatos Silver and First Majestic announced that they entered into the Merger Agreement pursuant to which First Majestic will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gatos Silver. The proposed Transaction would consolidate three world-class, producing silver mining districts in Mexico to create a leading intermediate primary silver producer. Information relating to the proposed Transaction can be found at the Company’s website at www.gatossilver.com . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains “forward‐looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and other applicable laws and “forward‐looking information” under applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward‐looking statements”). These statements relate to future events of First Majestic and/or Gatos Silver that are based on assumptions of management of First Majestic and/or Gatos Silver made in good faith in light of management's experience and perception of future developments. Forward‐looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: closing of the Transaction and the terms and timing related thereto; the timing and receipt of required shareholder and other approvals; satisfaction of the conditions to completion of the Transaction; and the anticipated timing of mailing proxy statements and circulars regarding the Transaction. Assumptions may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Consequently, guidance cannot be guaranteed. As such, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon guidance and forward‐looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, assumptions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Actual results may vary from forward‐looking statements. Forward‐looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements, including but not limited to those factors discussed in (a) the section entitled “Description of the Business ‐ Risk Factors” in First Majestic’s most recently filed Annual Information Form, available under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca , and as an exhibit to its most recently filed Form 40‐F available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar or on First Majestic’s website and (b) the Gatos Silver’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar or on Gatos Silver’s website. First Majestic is not affirming or adopting any statements or reports attributed to Gatos Silver in this news release or made by Gatos Silver outside of this news release. Gatos Silver is not affirming or adopting any statements or reports attributed to First Majestic in this news release or made by First Majestic outside of this news release. Although First Majestic and Gatos Silver have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward‐looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. First Majestic and Gatos Silver believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included herein should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date hereof. First Majestic and Gatos Silver do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, except as required by applicable laws. Investors and Media Contact André van Niekerk Chief Financial Officer investors@gatossilver.com (604) 424 0984

LUKE LITTLER stormed into the quarter-finals of the Players Championship Finals with a 10-3 win over Danny Noppert. The Nuke, 17, breezed into the third round earlier in the day with a 6-23 victory over Ritchie Edhouse - having already beaten Rob Cross 6-0 in his opening match . 2 Luke Littler moved into the quarter-finals with a convincing win over Danny Noppert Credit: Rex 2 Danny Noppert had no answer to Littler's scintillating display Credit: Rex Edhouse was left applauding Littler after he hit double bullseye to complete a 120 checkout. And it was more exhibition stuff from the teenager in the evening session as he booked a last-eight clash with Mike De Decker. Littler won the opening two legs before Noppert pegged him back to level at 2-2. That sparked the world championship runner-up into life as he proceeded to claim six legs on the spin to effectively put the match to bed. READ MORE ON LUKE LITTLER LUK AT THAT Luke Littler leaves opponent applauding with moment of genius Noppert pulled one back to add some respectability to the scoreline, before Littler finished it off. Littler averaged a breathtaking 104.70 to Noppert's 88.92. But the supreme talent batted away talk of breaking 16-time world champion Phil Taylor's records when asked in his post-match interview. He said: "It’s crazy to think about trying to beat Phil Taylor’s records of 16 world titles. But I guess I’ll just have to keep going for years and years!" Most read in Darts BERT BATTERS SCOTS Storm Bert wreaks havoc across Scotland as weather bomb kills 3 in UK MY LORD Rangers poised to name new chairman as Lord emerges as main contender for top job RANGERS 1 DUNDEE UTD 1 Snow joke as Clement gets blizzard of abuse over more dropped points COLD BEERS SPFL side spotted going for a PINT after their bus got stuck in the snow CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS On the potential of a nine-dart finish, he added: "Every time I start any leg with a 180 they expect me to follow up. "Tomorrow if I do get a shot it’s going to be treble 17 for double 15, so I’ll switch it up." IMPERIOUS LITTLER WHITEWASHES CROSS Littler also took the time to speak about his next opponent, De Decker. He said: "I’m sure it will be another great game. Obviously at the Grand Slam it was incredible to be a part of that game against Mike. "I’ll go back now and chill out on my phone and play a bit of my Nintendo Switch. Go to bed and up early." Reacting to the performance, one darts fan said: "Different class to anyone right now." While another added: "Didn’t get out of second gear, such maturity from Littler 🎯🎯🎯." And a third said: "No contest, different class again." Littler has won both of his previous meetings against De Decker. The latest of those came last week at the Grand Slam of Darts where the pair battled it out in an epic. Read more on the Scottish Sun FESTIVE FIZZ Coca-Cola Christmas truck in Scotland: Dates, locations & all you need to know AND RELAX Scots seaside hotel with outdoor hot tub and firepit named UK's top spa resort Littler trailed 8-4 but came roaring back to claim a 10-9 win in the last-16 clash. He then went on to win the tournament - his first ranking title.

MOSCOW — Vladimir Putin admitted Saturday Russian air defence was working when an Azerbaijani Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny before crashing, breaking the Kremlin's silence as speculation mounted Russia may have accidentally shot the plane. The Russian leader called his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, apologising the incident took place in Russian airspace, while stopping short of saying Russian air defence shot the plane. Baku, meanwhile, said Aliyev had "emphasised" to Putin that the plane was hit by outside interference over Russia, saying it wanted those responsible "held accountable." The phone call between the allies came three days after the Embraer 190 plane flying from Baku to Grozny crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people of 67 onboard. Western experts have pointed the finger at Russia; while the US said it had "early indications" the plane was shot. Putin told Aliyev the plane had tried to land in Grozny "several times." "During this time, Grozny, (the town of) Mozdok and Vladikavkaz were being attacked by Ukrainian combat drones and Russian air defence was repelling these attacks," Putin said, according to a Kremlin transcript. It added that: "Vladimir Putin had presented his apologies that the tragic incident happened in Russia's air space and again expressed his deep and genuine condolences to the families of the dead, wishing a quick recovery to those affected." But Aliyev appeared in no doubt that the plane was shot at over Russia. "President Ilham Aliyev emphasised that the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane encountered external physical and technical interference while in Russian airspace, resulting in a complete loss of control," Baku's presidency said in a statement. It added Aliyev "highlighted that the multiple holes in the aircraft's fuselage, injuries sustained by passengers and crew due to foreign particles penetrating the cabin mid-flight, and testimonies from surviving flight attendants and passengers confirm evidence of external physical and technical interference." Survivors have told the media about hearing an "explosion" as the plane attempted to land. Aliyev's office said Baku wanted an investigation "ensuring those responsible are held accountable." 'Stark reminder' of MH17 Speculation has swirled for days, with the US weighing in Friday. Its White House spokesman John Kirby said Washington had "early indications that would certainly point to the possibility that this jet was brought down by Russian air defence systems." Putin's phone call came after the Kremlin had earlier said it would be "inappropriate" to comment on the speculations. Moscow also said it will work with an investigation by Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. While some in Azerbaijan, a Russian ally, have called for an apology from Moscow, Kazakhstan, one of Moscow's main allies, has not pointed the finger at Russia. Russian officials had earlier said that Ukrainian drones were attacking Grozny that day. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said he also spoke to Aliyev on Saturday, saying the footage of the plane make it looks "very much like an air defence missile strike." "The key priority now is a thorough investigation that will answer all questions about what really happened. Russia must provide clear explanations and stop spreading disinformation," Zelensky said on social media. The EU, meanwhile, urged a "swift, independent international investigation." Its top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the crash was a "stark reminder" of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which international investigations said was downed by a surface-to-air missile by Russian-backed rebels over eastern Ukraine in 2014. Airlines cancel flights A series of airlines have this week began cancelling flights to Russia after the incident, including national carriers of Moscow's allies. The vast majority of Western airlines have stopped flights to Russia since Moscow launched its Ukraine offensive. Turkmenistan Airlines, the national carrier of the reclusive Central Asian state, was the latest airline to announce cancellations Saturday. It said that "regular flights between Ashgabat-Moscow-Ashgabat were cancelled from 30/12/2024 to 31/01/2025," without giving an explanation. The decision came after UAE airline flydubai suspended flights between Dubai and the southern Russian cities of Mineralnye Vody and Sochi that were scheduled between December 27 and January 3. Kazakhstan's Qazaq Air has suspended its flights to Russia's Urals city of Yekaterinburg until the end of January. Earlier this week, Israeli airline El Al said it was suspending its flights to Moscow for a week.Government urges Woolworths and union to end dispute now affecting Dan Murphy's

NoneFor Gemini natives, the approaching week offers a lively blend of exciting prospects, social engagements, and the need for circumspection in crucial decisions. You may begin the week on a high note around the 29th, feeling motivated to push forward in various aspects of life. Yet, as you transition into the 30th, it’s vital to pay attention to both your immediate surroundings and your personal interactions. Minor tensions related to driving, schedules, or debates with close ones may briefly disrupt your flow; maintain flexibility to glide through these speed bumps. Midweek, especially around the turn of the year, you could receive supportive news from family or colleagues that bolsters your confidence. Some Geminis might feel a burst of creativity or gain a strong desire to expand their knowledge, making it an excellent time to research study programs or online courses. You might also notice that opportunities to form partnerships or receive help from others are on the rise. As you close out the week, a more reflective mood sets in, encouraging you to evaluate your recent actions and prepare for a productive month ahead. Love and Relationship Gemini’s social and flirtatious side may feel especially invigorated during the holidays. From the very start of this week, unmarried Geminis could stumble upon intriguing connections through friends or social gatherings. If you are already in a relationship, there may be a few stressful moments involving small disagreements or misunderstandings, especially around the 30th. Keep in mind that words carry weight; a calm, rational approach can quickly restore harmony. As the New Year comes into view, romantic prospects become even more optimistic. Around the 1st and 2nd of January, you can expect to share heartfelt moments that foster deeper commitment or, if you’re single, spark potential new beginnings. By the weekend, be prepared for a strong urge to connect on a more soulful level. Engaging in genuine conversations with your partner or a love interest can help you feel emotionally balanced and hopeful about the future. Education and Career When it comes to academics, Gemini students are favored by a supportive cosmic current this week, but you are also counseled to tread carefully. The 30th suggests you keep your eyes on the road, metaphorically speaking—do not overburden yourself with extracurricular activities to the point that your studies suffer. Utilize the midweek positivity to direct your energy toward topics or projects you find challenging. A classmate or mentor might prove instrumental in guiding you through tricky material. Working professionals and entrepreneurs may find that fresh partnerships or collaboration offers pop up unexpectedly throughout the week. If you are in the process of scaling your business, carefully assess the track records and motives of potential partners before committing. The period around the 1st to the 3rd of January bodes well for forging beneficial alliances. However, you should hold off on finalizing large investments or expansions if something feels uncertain. Trust your instincts: Geminis excel in sharp analysis, so apply that skill in any negotiations you undertake. Money and Finance Financially, Geminis should maintain a balanced view this week. While you may receive monetary support from a partner, family member, or unexpected source, the 30th and 31st caution against impulsive spending. If you have been considering investments—particularly in real estate or speculative ventures—double-check all documents and market signals. A hasty choice could boomerang. As you usher in the New Year, a sense of relief and optimism can motivate you to restructure your budgets or savings plans. The stars suggest that from the 2nd of January onward, you could be presented with a promising side gig, freelance job, or a financial tip from a trusted friend. Nonetheless, do not forget to keep an eye on your expenses: mundane yet crucial costs (such as household bills or car maintenance) may need immediate attention. Steer clear of gambling your resources on unverified leads or overly ambitious schemes. Health and Well-being Gemini natives thrive on mental stimulation, but you are urged to watch for signs of mental overload this week. The start of the period calls for cautious movement—both physically and mentally. If you feel restless or notice that your mind wanders incessantly, schedule pockets of downtime for gentle exercise or relaxation techniques. Midweek, your energy levels might spike with renewed vigor. This is a fine time to engage in group sports or creative hobbies that let you expend energy constructively. Take special care around the 4th: pushing yourself too hard could result in minor strains or fatigue. Keep a water bottle close, stay hydrated, and make sure to nourish your body with regular, balanced meals. By combining self-awareness with a focus on balanced living, you will maintain your trademark Gemini agility and breeze through the week feeling physically and emotionally energized. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .

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Short Interest in Friedman Industries, Incorporated (NYSEAMERICAN:FRD) Grows By 129.3%ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gambling regulators have handed out $40,000 in fines to two sportsbooks and a tech company for violations that included taking bets on unauthorized events, and on games that had already ended. In information made public Monday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement fined DraftKings $20,000. It also levied $10,000 fines on Rush Street Interactive NJ and the sports betting technology company Kambi. According to documents released by the state, Rush Street accepted 16 bets worth $1,523 in Nov. 2021 on a college basketball game between the University of North Carolina-Asheville and Tennessee Tech University after the game had already concluded with a UNC victory. Kambi told the enforcement division that a trader had failed to manually remove that game from its betting markets, saying it had stopped receiving messages from its own sports data provider due to a network connectivity error. Kambi said it has updated its guidelines and retrained its traders to prevent a recurrence. Kambi, which is based in Malta, did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment Monday. Rush Street declined comment, and DraftKings had no immediate comment Monday. DraftKings stopped using Kambi in 2021. In March 2022 Rush Street took seven bets totaling just under $2,900 on three Magic City Jai Alai games after the results were already known. Kambi told the division it experienced a connectivity issue that allowed the bets to be accepted after the games were over. An explanation of what Kambi did to address the situation was blacked out in documents released by the division. A month earlier Rush Street took 13 wagers worth $8,150 with pre-match odds on a Professional Golf Association match after the event had already begun. In this case, Kambi told the division a newly hired trader failed to enter the correct closing time time for bets on the event. The trader and a supervisor underwent retraining. DraftKings was fined for taking bets on unapproved events including Russian basketball for nine months in 2020 and 2021. It eventually voided over $61,000 in bets and returned the money to customers after being directed to do so by the state. In this case, Kambi told the division it misidentified this particular Russian basketball league as one that was approved for wagering in New Jersey. DraftKings told the state it did not catch the error, either. In 2020, DraftKings accepted 484 wagers on unapproved table tennis matches. Kambi incorrectly enabled the events for wagering without conditions required by the state, the division said. In Feb. 2022, the division said DraftKings took pre-season NFL bets involving specific players but did not give the state specific information on what information was to be included in the bets, drawing 182 wagers worth nearly $7,000 that were later voided and refunded to customers. Follow Wayne Parry on X at www.twitter.com/WayneParryACCM vows tough action to stop extortion at toll barriers

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Global Cooling Fabrics Market Set For 10.9% Growth, Reaching $4.98 Billion By 2028Patiala/Chandigarh/Amritsar: Amid chants of ‘Inquilab Zindabad’, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday took out a ‘Shukrana Yatra’ (thanksgiving procession) from Patiala to Amritsar as a gesture of gratitude to the people for the party’s victory at three of the four assembly seats where byelections were held recently. With this, the party also signalled the beginning of a focused campaign for the 2027 Punjab assembly elections, said a party spokesperson, adding that the yatra was a demonstration of AAP’s growing influence and people’s support to its vision. AAP Punjab volunteers will on Wednesday organise a similar procession from Amritsar to Batala. AAP Punjab president and state minister Aman Arora led the procession, which began after party leaders paid obeisance at Shri Kali Mata Mandir in Patiala at 9am. Arora said AAP had grown from strength to strength. “This journey, led by Arvind Kejriwal and supported by every AAP worker, has been one of integrity, transparency, and commitment to the people,” he said. The procession passed through Gobindgarh, Samrala, Doraha, Sahnewal, Ludhiana, Phagwara, Jalandhar, Kartarpur and Rayia. Earlier, in Patiala, a large number of workers along with local leadership reached the venue. In Amritsar, the procession made its way towards Harmandir Sahib, Durgiana Mandir, and concluded at Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Asthan and Ram Tirath Mandir in Amritsar. In Amritsar, Arora said AAP is a family first and then a political party. During the procession, he was joined by AAP state working president Amansher Singh Shery Kalsi, ministers Harpal Singh Cheema, Harjot Singh Bains and Tarunpreet Singh Sondh, assembly speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, AAP MLAs, chairpersons, and thousands of supporters. The procession also coincided with the foundation day of AAP. Sherry Kalsi said: “The Shukrana Yatra is a celebration of the trust the people have placed in us. As a party, we are dedicated to fulfilling the promises we’ve made to the people.” We also published the following articles recently Born on Constitution Day, AAP is a party of people: Kejriwal Celebrating its 13th Foundation Day, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) reaffirmed its commitment to honest governance and cleaning up the system. Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the 'Delhi model' as proof of their success, emphasizing its focus on public welfare and budget surpluses. He also lauded the party's resilience despite facing challenges and the imprisonment of key leaders. Minister Aman Arora replaces CM Bhagwant Mann as president of AAPs Punjab unit Aman Arora, a prominent Hindu leader, has been appointed as Punjab's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president, replacing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Batala MLA Amansher Singh Shery Kalsi will serve as working president. This strategic move aims to broaden the party's appeal, particularly among Hindu voters, and counter the BJP's growing influence. Delhi Congress chief targets AAP govt, BJP at Nyay Yatra Delhi Congress chief Devendra Yadav criticized the AAP government's decade-long failure to address fundamental issues like water quality, electricity bills, and ration card delays. During the 'Nyay Yatra,' Yadav interacted with villagers facing land acquisition and regularization challenges, echoing concerns about unfulfilled promises by both AAP and BJP.

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Request for Sample Report @ https://www.delveinsight.com/sample-request/hypertriglyceridemia-pipeline-insight?utm_source=openpr&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=apr Some of the key takeaways from the Hypertriglyceridemia Pipeline Report: • Hypertriglyceridemia Companies across the globe are diligently working toward developing novel Hypertriglyceridemia treatment therapies with a considerable amount of success over the years. • Hypertriglyceridemia companies working in the treatment market are Eli Lilly and Company, OrsoBio, Marea Therapeutics, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, NorthSea Therapeutics, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, 89bio, Inc., and others, are developing therapies for the Hypertriglyceridemia treatment • Emerging Hypertriglyceridemia therapies in the different phases of clinical trials are- LY3875383, TLC-2716, MAR001, ARO-APOC3, NST-1024, Olezarsen, Pegozafermin, and others are expected to have a significant impact on the Hypertriglyceridemia market in the coming years. • On April 2024, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals announced results of a Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Plozasiran in Adults With Hypertriglyceridemia. • On March 2024, Marea Therapeutics announced results of a Phase 1b/2a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MAR001 in Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction. • In December 2022, Ionis Pharmaceuticals initiated an open-label extension study ofolezarsen (ISIS 678354) administered subcutaneously to patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia(SHTG). This is a multi-center, open-label study of up to 700 participants with SHTG who would berolled over from studies ISIS 678354-CS5 (NCT05079919) or ISIS 678354-CS6 (NCT05552326). Day 1of this study may be same as the Week 53 visit of either ISIS 678354-CS5 or ISIS 678354-CS6, as applicable. • In August 2022, Ionis Pharmaceuticals initiated a randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled, Phase III study of olezarsen (ISIS 678354) administered subcutaneously to patients withsevere hypertriglyceridemia. Hypertriglyceridemia Overview Hypertriglyceridemia is a condition characterized by high levels of triglycerides in the blood, which are a type of fat found in the bloodstream. While triglycerides are essential for storing energy, elevated levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke. Several factors can contribute to hypertriglyceridemia, including genetics, diet, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, alcohol consumption, diabetes, and certain medications. Symptoms are often absent, but in severe cases, individuals may experience abdominal pain, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), and eruptive xanthomas (fatty deposits under the skin). Hypertriglyceridemia Diagnosis is typically made through a blood test measuring triglyceride levels after fasting for 8 to 12 hours. Treatment involves lifestyle modifications such as adopting a healthy diet low in sugar, refined carbohydrates, and saturated fats, regular exercise, weight management, and limiting alcohol intake. In some cases, medications like statins, fibrates, omega-3 fatty acids, or niacin may be prescribed to help lower triglyceride levels. Hypertriglyceridemia Prevention strategies include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, limiting alcohol intake, and consuming a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. 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Hypertriglyceridemia Overview 4. Hypertriglyceridemia- Analytical Perspective In-depth Commercial Assessment 5. Hypertriglyceridemia Pipeline Therapeutics 6. Hypertriglyceridemia Late Stage Products (Phase II/III) 7. Hypertriglyceridemia Mid Stage Products (Phase II) 8. Hypertriglyceridemia Early Stage Products (Phase I) 9. Hypertriglyceridemia Preclinical Stage Products 10. Hypertriglyceridemia Therapeutics Assessment 11. Hypertriglyceridemia Inactive Products 12. Company-University Collaborations (Licensing/Partnering) Analysis 13. Hypertriglyceridemia Key Companies 14. Hypertriglyceridemia Key Products 15. Hypertriglyceridemia Unmet Needs 16 . Hypertriglyceridemia Market Drivers and Barriers 17. Hypertriglyceridemia Future Perspectives and Conclusion 18. Hypertriglyceridemia Analyst Views 19. Appendix 20. 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Bulls are in complete control today ... the danger of this lopsided positioning ... do you get out of the market? ... Luke Lango’s new short-term trading system According to analysts at Citi, the S&P’s positioning is “completely one-sided” in favor of the bulls. Citi notes that bullish positioning in the S&P has notched new records for four consecutive weeks. Below is a chart from Bloomberg dating to 2007. The red line shows the S&P 500’s price. The black line indicates the net futures positioning of asset managers. Today’s reading marks one of the highest on record. Importantly, except 2012, the other times that net long positioning reached such levels, the S&P suffered a sharp pullback shortly thereafter. As we’ve pointed out in prior Digests , the percentage of U.S. household wealth in stocks relative to other assets is near all-time highs today. To illustrate why this is a problem, we’ve referenced the following quote from Stéphane Renevier from Finimize in past Digests: A lot of things can influence short-term stock returns: interest rates, economic data, geopolitical stuff, investor sentiment – even weather. But for long-term returns, one factor rules them all: the proportion of assets that investors are parking in stocks. This ratio has proven to be the most reliable predictor of stock returns over a ten-year horizon, outshining even heavyweight factors like valuations. It says that when investors go big on stocks, their long-term returns tend to be below average... Investor over-allocation to stocks has been the most precise warning signal of lost decades. A rather concerning omen for 2025... In September, JPMorgan published a report suggesting that forward returns over the next decade could come in at just half their long-term average. Here’s MarketWatch : The basis for their argument was mostly mathematical. Current stock-market valuations are high relative to history, largely due to the performance of a handful of megacap stocks like the members of the Magnificent Seven. Reams of historical data suggest that, over the long term, valuations should return to the mean, which should translate to lower stock-market returns in the years ahead. Meanwhile, earlier this week, the research shop Ned Davis pointed toward 2024’s 54 different all-time highs. While that’s been great news for investors, Ned Davis suggests that, historically, it’s not great for returns the year after such blowout performance. From Business Insider : Since 1928, in years when the S&P 500 has hit more than 35 record highs, the median gain for the benchmark index was just 5.8% the following year, below the long-running average of 8%, the firm said. In years when the S&P 500 hit at least 50 record highs, the median return for the benchmark index was -6% the following year. 1996. In that year, the S&P climbed 20% despite having hit 77 different record highs in 1995. Now, Luke isn’t saying there won’t be a correction eventually, but he challenges the idea that it’s coming next year: After the 1995/96 bull run, we get another three great years in 1997, 1998, and 1999 – but that led to the huge Dot Com Crash wherein stocks fell about 50% from 2000 to 2002. So, what does Luke see coming in 2025 then? It depends on a handful of variables, but here’s his bull case: While we think stocks have good upside prospects over the next 12-24 months, we think spectacular upside potential will depend on the path forward for inflation and interest rates. If inflation stays low and interest rates are able to keep moving lower, then valuation multiples on the S&P 500 will expand and power strong upside in stocks... After walking through the math of projections based on Trump tax cuts, the related earnings boost, and sentiment-related stock multiples, Luke concludes: If inflation stays low and interest rates keep falling, you could see stocks rally more than 30% in the next 2 years. Despite this potential outcome, Luke is no perma-bull. He’s realistic about the headwinds facing stocks in 2025: If inflation moves higher and interest rates stay high, then valuation multiples on the S&P 500 will have to compress and that will limit upside in stocks... You could see stocks push only marginally higher in the next 2 years. Do you stay in the market to benefit from bullish momentum, voting to emphasize “offense” and the possibility of a third consecutive year of blowout performance? If you choose this, you risk a guillotine-chop-style market correction that can derail or delay investment and/or financial goals. On the other hand, do you sell down your big winners, swallow the capital gains tax hit, and rotate into safer investments, voting to emphasize “defense,” protecting the gains you’ve generated? If you’re wrong and the market screams 30% higher over the next two years as Luke believes is possible, the missed gains could materially impact the timing of achieving your retirement timing and/or financial goals. Plus, that FOMO could be brutal. Not an easy choice to make. Given this challenge, I’ve been urging readers to consider adopting a “trading” mindset to today’s market. In other words, rather than adding to your buy-and-hold portfolio with new stocks bought at elevated valuations (or even buying more of your existing blue chips that are trading at lofty valuations), put your money into short-term trades. This way, you ride surging momentum while limiting your time in the market, therein reducing the risk of exposure to a sudden selloff. Now, while this makes sense theoretically, how do you really do it when rubber hits road? Luke has developed a new tool to help answer that question... When it comes to “buying low and selling high,” what really matters? Is it fundamental strength? Think expanding profit margins and strong sales growth. Or maybe technical strength? Perhaps indicators and charts that suggest snowballing bullish momentum? Or is it sentiment? Regular Digest readers have seen me write “price is truth,” meaning that if bullish sentiment results in investors bidding up prices, what else is there, really? Each of these factors is important and plays a key role in a sustained bull run. That’s why Luke has created a comprehensive stock screening system called Auspex that combines all three. Luke’s Auspex system scans more than 10,000 stocks, looking for the select few that meet Luke’s strict standards for fundamental, technical, and sentiment performance. Next Wednesday, at 1 PM ET, Luke is holding a special event to detail exactly how he and his team engineered Auspex... the outperformance it’s been racking up since the summer... and why it could be the perfect answer to our earlier challenge of staying with bullish momentum versus getting out of the market to protect our gains. The rigorous screening process produces only about 5-20 “buy” signals each month. Luke’s strategy has been to buy them all and then forget about them for the ensuing month. This means no trading in and out new stocks each week. No waiting for intra-day buy/sell notifications. Instead, you buy once at the beginning of the month then forget about it until about 30 days later. The following month, Auspex provides a new batch of short-term trade recommendations that have triggered its strict performance criteria. Perhaps one of the same stocks will have triggered a “buy” again. Perhaps the system will suggest you rotate your money into a new, stronger position. Whatever the guidance, the takeaway is the same: You keep your wealth aligned with the “best of the best” of fundamental, technical, and sentimental strength on a month-by-month basis. This increases the odds you’re invested in bullish stocks while reducing the odds that one of the positions rolls over in a significant way. After all, a one-month hold period provides less time for strength to erode. Luke has been using the Auspex system with his Inner Circle readers in real time and it’s beaten the market each month for the last five months. That includes November, when the S&P 500 rose 5.73% and the Dow jumped 7.54%, marking their best monthly performance of 2024. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq climbed 6.21% for its largest gain since May. The Auspex Equal Weight portfolio rose more than 8% over this period. We’ll be bringing you more on this over the coming days, but to sign up right now for next Wednesday’s event at 1 PM ET, click here . We’re anticipating one of the biggest turnouts of the year. Historical data suggests we should expect muted returns. But current momentum points toward a continuation of outsized gains. As we see it, trading the market’s strongest stocks over shorter hold periods is one of our wisest choices for navigating this tension. It’s the old idea of “renting” the market, not “buying” it. Whatever approach is right for you, just be prepared for a 2025 that could be “up 20%” or “down 20%.” Have a good evening, Jeff Remsburg

Mangaluru: The Silicon Beach Programme (SBP) on Saturday held its second dialogue series and marked its official launch, a transformative initiative to position coastal Karnataka as India's next major technology hub. SBP aims to develop a 300km stretch of Karnataka's coastline, starting from Mangaluru, into a world-class technology corridor. This transformation will leverage local talent, enhance infrastructure, and provide significant cost benefits for global companies while maintaining the region's rich cultural heritage. "Mangaluru's technology ecosystem is experiencing impressive growth, with over 225 companies and startups employing more than 20,000 IT professionals," said Rohith Bhat, SBP founding member and founder of Wrkwrk, 99Games, and Robosoft. Speaking during the official launch of SBP, Bhat said two to three new firms are setting up operations locally each month, and over 4,000 IT professionals found employment here in the last year. "With 10,000 engineers graduating from more than 25 engineering colleges, 40,000 graduating from over 150 degree colleges, and more than 15 medical colleges, some of the renowned healthcare and education institutes coupled with one of the highest human development index (HDI), the region promises a high happiness index to people who work here. With the launch of SBP, we aim to create a platform for like-minded individuals to unite, share resources, and promote sustainable economic growth while preserving local culture and protecting the environment. Together, we will elevate the entire region as a centre of technological excellence, positioning it as India's Silicon Beach," said Anand Pai, SBP founding member and executive director, Bharath Group of Companies. On the occasion, a digital web platform, print, and video materials were unveiled. The website www.siliconbeachprogram.com provides a comprehensive overview of the Silicon Beach of India region. It also included a panel discussion on satellite companies and nano-GCCs and a startup pitch and showcase that featured the most promising regional startups. The SBP is supported by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and TiE Mangaluru. The Silicon Beach Programme brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, NRIs, and policymakers to accelerate the region's economic growth through technology innovation. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

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