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Rwanda asylum scheme cost could soar to £500m, watchdog says The Home Office is also set to pay hundreds of thousands more for each migrant sent to the African nation under the stalled plan, a report revealed. The cost of Rishi Sunak's troubled Rwanda asylum scheme could soar to half a billion pounds, plus hundreds of thousands more for each deportee, an investigation by the public spending watchdog has found. The Home Office has so far refused to say how much more money, on top of the £290 million already confirmed, the UK has agreed to pay Kigali under the stalled plan, but a National Audit Office report has revealed millions more in spending including £11,000 for each migrant's plane ticket. Critics said the "staggering figures" reveal "the extortionate bill the taxpayer will have to pay the Rwandan government for an unworkable and inhumane scheme" and "the national scandal the Tories have been trying to hide". The Government has already paid Kigali £220 million under the Economic Transformation and Integration Fund designed to support Rwanda's growth, even as flights have remained grounded amid a series of legal setbacks. It was also already known that an extra £50 million was earmarked for the partnership for next year. But the NAO revealed the same sum will also be sent to Rwanda in 2025 and in 2026, taking the cost to £370 million. On top of that, once the first 300 migrants have been relocated to Rwanda, ministers have agreed to put another £120 million into the fund, lifting the total to £490 million. In addition, an extra £20,000 will be paid to Rwanda for every asylum seeker relocated there, according to the NAO report. The Home Office will also separately hand Kigali nearly £151,000 per person to cover asylum processing and integration costs, such as accommodation, food, healthcare and education, over five years if they stay in the country. If they decide to leave, the UK would halt payments for that person, but would still give Rwanda a one-off £10,000 to help facilitate their departure. The Government has already sent Kigali an advance payment of £20 million to cover these processing and operational costs for the first arrivals. No asylum seeker who has arrived in the UK via unauthorised means has so far been removed to Rwanda under the Conservatives' flagship asylum policy, although the Prime Minister has said he wants flights to start "as soon as practically possible". The Home Office has also already incurred direct costs of £20 million in establishing the agreement, including set-up charges for escorting migrants on the one-way trip and training facilities, legal fees and staff. This is expected to rise to £28 million by the end of the year, according to the watchdog. The department estimates that future costs will include £11,000 per asylum seeker for flights to Rwanda, covering the charter of non-commercial planes and fuel, the NAO said. Some £12.6 million will also be spent on training people to escort migrants in the first year and £1 million per year thereafter, and £1 million annually in staff costs. The NAO investigated the Rwanda plan's costs between January and February after the chairs of the Public Accounts and Home Affairs committees raised concerns about the lack of information available to Parliament. The initial five-year deal runs to April 2027, with payments potentially continuing until 2033, according to the NAO, which did not consider its value for money. The Rwanda policy is a key plank of Mr Sunak's plan to "stop the boats", as he believes it will be a deterrent to further Channel crossings. No migrants have so far been removed because of the legal challenges that resulted in the Supreme Court finding the scheme unlawful. Mr Sunak is trying to revive the policy by passing legislation deeming Rwanda a safe country and ratifying a new treaty with Kigali. The Rwanda Bill is currently making its way through a House of Lords that is hostile to the scheme. Labour's shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said: "This report reveals the national scandal the Tories have been trying to hide. Its shocking analysis shows the costs of the failed Rwanda farce are even higher than previously thought. "In order to send less than 1% of UK asylum seekers to Rwanda on a few symbolic flights, the taxpayer will be forced to fork out over half a billion pounds – with no ability to recover any of the money already sent. This is the equivalent of nearly £2 million per person sent. "Rishi Sunak has staked his position on this scheme. He must account for this fiasco." Home Affairs Committee chairwoman Dame Diana Johnson said: "These are staggering figures. For all its rhetoric about ensuring value for money in the asylum and immigration system it is unclear how schemes such as Rwanda or Bibby Stockholm achieve that. Huge initial outlay and ongoing costs raise serious questions about how this can be cost effective, even compared to high hotel accommodation costs. "What we are left with is a very expensive programme the Government hopes may offer a deterrent to those seeking to cross the Channel in small boats. Yet, there is little evidence for this either… "This also does little to allay the serious concerns … about the lack of openness on the cost implications of the Rwanda scheme from the Home Office. For a scheme whose importance is apparently self-evident, we would expect the evidence base to be far clearer, not presented in dribs and drabs and getting worse every time." Refugee Council chief executive Enver Solomon said: "These figures reveal the extortionate bill the taxpayer will have to pay the Rwandan government for an unworkable and inhumane scheme that will not deter people seeking protection on our shores." A Home Office spokesperson said: "It is vital we respond to illegal migration with bold, long-term solutions. Our Partnership with Rwanda offers just that. "Doing nothing is not without significant costs. Unless we act, the cost of housing asylum seekers is set to reach £11 billion per year by 2026. Illegal migration costs lives and perpetuates human trafficking, and it is therefore right that we fund solutions to break this unsustainable cycle. "We have a strong relationship with Rwanda and both sides remain absolutely determined to deliver on this Partnership. Once the Safety of Rwanda Bill and Treaty are in place, we will focus on getting flights off the ground."

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 1 (ANI): The All Indian Cine Workers Association has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to conduct an inquiry into an accident in Mumbai Film City in which two workers were killed and one left injured. The workers were killed on Saturday after an under-construction wall in Film City collapsed on them. The Association said that Film City has consistently witnessed accidents, causing the loss of many lives, yet no concrete steps have been taken. "The matters related to Fim City are often suppressed, involving collusion among its officials. Accidents continue to occur in Film City, and they will persist because all Film City officials are deeply involved in corruption," the Cine Workers Association said in its letter to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The All Indian Cine Workers Association has urged Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to conduct an inquiry into this incident to determine the total number of casualties. They request the filing of a murder FIR against the managing director of Film City. They further demand the immediate resignation of the managing director of Film City. blacklisting of the company, and necessary action against relevant administrative officers. Additionally, compensation of 50 lakhs to the families of the deceased workers and 20 lakhs to the injured worker is requested. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of QuidelOrtho Corporation QDEL resulting from allegations that QuidelOrtho may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased QuidelOrtho securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22828 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] or [email protected] for information on the class action. WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On February 13, 2024, after market hours, QuidelOrtho issued a press release entitled "QuidelOrtho Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results." In this press release, the Company announced that in the fourth quarter of 2023, "[r]espiratory revenue decreased by 49% as reported and in constant currency." On this news, the price of QuidelOrtho stock went down by $21.5 per share, or 32%, to close at $45.27 on February 14, 2023. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.rosenlegal.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. DKS between May 25, 2022 and August 21, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 22, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Dick's Sporting Goods securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Dick's Sporting Goods class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22701 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] or [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 22, 2024. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) demand for products in Dick's Sporting Goods' Outdoor segment was slowing faster than defendants represented, resulting in excess inventory; (2) the "structural changes" that defendants repeatedly touted, including differentiated products, improved pricing technology, and more efficient clearance channels, did not allow Dick's Sporting Goods to manage its excess inventory without hurting its profitability; (3) the need to liquidate excess inventory, including in the Outdoor segment, would have a materially negative effect on Dick's Sporting Goods' profitability; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about Dick's Sporting Goods' business condition and prospects were materially false and misleading when made. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Dick's Sporting Goods class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22701 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] or [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- Contact Information: Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.rosenlegal.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Populous (PPT) traded 3.8% higher against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 19:00 PM Eastern on February 29th. One Populous token can now be bought for about $0.0506 or 0.00000082 BTC on major exchanges. During the last week, Populous has traded up 29.8% against the dollar. Populous has a total market capitalization of $2.69 million and $303,237.46 worth of Populous was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: - KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 1.3% against the dollar and now trades at $0.36 or 0.00000592 BTC. - Aidi Finance (BSC) (AIDI) traded down 2.2% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC. - Zoo Token (ZOOT) traded down 2.2% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0652 or 0.00000239 BTC. - CareCoin (CARES) traded 2.2% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0809 or 0.00000297 BTC. - Kitty Inu (KITTY) traded 1.9% higher against the dollar and now trades at $95.84 or 0.00338062 BTC. - Hokkaidu Inu (HOKK) traded 1.2% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0004 or 0.00000001 BTC. - Lego Coin (LEGO) traded up 29.8% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0139 or 0.00000023 BTC. - Jeff in Space (JEFF) traded down 2.2% against the dollar and now trades at $2.75 or 0.00010076 BTC. - Lumi Credits (LUMI) traded up 0% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0108 or 0.00000017 BTC. - AXIA Coin (AXC) traded 0.1% lower against the dollar and now trades at $13.43 or 0.00048094 BTC. Populous Token Profile Populous' genesis date was July 9th, 2017. Populous' total supply is 53,252,246 tokens. Populous' official Twitter account is @bitpopulous and its Facebook page is accessible here. The official website for Populous is populous.world. [Telegram](https://telegram.me/PopulousIP)[Slack](https://bitpopulous.slack.com/)" Populous Token Trading It is usually not presently possible to buy alternative cryptocurrencies such as Populous directly using U.S. dollars. Investors seeking to acquire Populous should first buy Bitcoin or Ethereum using an exchange that deals in U.S. dollars such as Changelly, Coinbase or Gemini. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Bitcoin or Ethereum to buy Populous using one of the aforementioned exchanges. Receive News & Updates for Populous Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and updates for Populous and related cryptocurrencies with MarketBeat.com's FREE CryptoBeat newsletter.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) between May 25, 2022 and August 21, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 22, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Dick's Sporting Goods securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Dick's Sporting Goods class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22701 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] or [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 22, 2024. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) demand for products in Dick's Sporting Goods' Outdoor segment was slowing faster than defendants represented, resulting in excess inventory; (2) the "structural changes" that defendants repeatedly touted, including differentiated products, improved pricing technology, and more efficient clearance channels, did not allow Dick's Sporting Goods to manage its excess inventory without hurting its profitability; (3) the need to liquidate excess inventory, including in the Outdoor segment, would have a materially negative effect on Dick's Sporting Goods' profitability; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about Dick's Sporting Goods' business condition and prospects were materially false and misleading when made. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Dick's Sporting Goods class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22701 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] or [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ——————————- Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.rosenlegal.com - Belpointe OZ Announces Fourth Quarter Net Asset Value Per Class A Unit - February 29, 2024

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Balancing medicine and music: Kitchener nurse nominated for first Juno award A Kitchener nurse was on shift at Grand River Hospital when she got the call letting her know the Junos were considering her album for nomination. "She said 'I'm calling from the Junos and I just like silent screamed, because you know, you're at work," singer-songwriter Tuzee Arndt said, with a laugh. The artist, who goes by Tuzee for her music, has since been named an official nominee in the Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year category for her album titled Alive. "It's hard to describe. It's just amazing and what I've worked so hard for and it's been a journey actually getting my music out," said Tuzee. While putting out that album, Tuzee has continued working as a full-time nurse. "There's a lot about nursing that I love," Tuzee said. "I become a voice for people who do not have one and I become hope for people who do not have hope." Before her love for nursing was her love for music. It started when she was growing up in Liberia, singing at church with her family. "Music has always been in my family. My dad sang, my whole family sang. I'm the fourth of seven, so sometimes it was like a competition in our house," Tuzee said. When she moved by herself from Liberia to Canada, music became a source of comfort for her without having her family nearby. In 2019, she took the next step – recording and releasing her own songs. "I just woke up one day and I'm like 'I'm going to record this song,'" she said. The first song she recorded was called Shine, which is featured on her album Alive. Shortly after that came out, the pandemic hit. Health care got busier and she used music as an outlet. "Believe me, I'd come home some days and I'm like 'okay, I just want to sleep,'" Tuzee said. "But then there are those other days when I get home and went through a great day, and there's so much in my head to write. So it really balances out." Some songs, including Change Is on the Way, came from nursing during the pandemic. Tuzee said her day job often inspires her music. Her friend and fellow nurse Zephania Alexander has watched Tuzee juggle it all. "I don't know how she does it," Alexander said. "After a 12 hour shift, I'm done. I go home, I want to watch TV and lay on the couch. That's it. So I can't believe that she's not only working as a nurse, but she's a mom, she has a family, and then also on top of that she's singing, song writing, making music videos and all of that," said Alexander. That hard work has paid off with her Juno nomination. Tuzee was named Gospel Music Association female vocalist of the year. Next, she'll be travelling to Halifax for the first time to attend the Junos on March 24. Regardless of the outcome, she said she's honoured to even be nominated. "But hopefully it's a win," Tuzee said, with a laugh. Without the support of her family, friends and producer, Tuzee said she wouldn't be able to do all she can. Her music is available here. CTVNews.ca Top Stories Former Canadian prime minister and Conservative stalwart Brian Mulroney has died at age 84. Over his impressive career, the passionate and ambitious politician, businessman, husband, father, and grandfather left an unmistakable mark on the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Brian Mulroney 'never stopped working for Canadians' Ontario Premier Doug Ford released a statement Thursday following the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, calling the 18th leader of Canada a 'role model.' Anand 'very surprised' to learn DND employee's company got ArriveCan contract, Poilievre calls for police probe News that the CEO of Dalian Enterprises, which received $7.9 million for its work on the ArriveCan app, was also an employee of the Department of National Defence (DND) was a 'surprise' to former defence minister Anita Anand. Ontario doctor suspended after accessing medical records of 20 patients he wasn't authorized to see: tribunal An Ontario doctor had his licence temporarily suspended by a disciplinary tribunal after it found he had wrongly accessed patient records, including family members and colleagues, hundreds of times over the span of years. Cat Janice, a singer who reached hundreds of thousands through social media, has died at age 31 following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Myles Sanderson was most likely on his way to kill his ex-partner and "complete his mission" when officers forced him off the highway and arrested him, according to a criminal psychologist. The Quebec Court of Appeal ruled Thursday that the province's secularism law is constitutional and a lower court was wrong to exempt English school boards from the law, known as Bill 21. When observing a hoard of golden-backed frogs at a roadside pond in Karnataka, India, a group of naturalists noticed something odd about one of the amphibians — the animal had a tiny mushroom sprouting out of its side.

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Less snowfall in the Mountain West puts strain on ski industry, water supplies New research shows less snow is falling in many parts of the U.S., including the Mountain West, a region that relies heavily on snow. Since the early 1970s, less snow has fallen in nearly two-thirds of snow stations across the country, according to research group Climate Central, which analyzed decades of annual snowfall trends in over 2,041 locations. In the Mountain West, snowfall has decreased in many areas of Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. What's more, some of the nation's steepest declines are in the region. Notable examples include Gascon, N.M., where snowfall has decreased by 76 inches; Red Lodge, Mont. (69 inches); Crested Butte, Colo. (65 inches); Ruxton Park, Colo. (59 inches); and Fillmore, Utah (50 inches). Each state has a few areas where snowfall has increased over the past 50 years. But the broader trend of less snowfall, which impacts the West in many ways, is driven by human-caused climate change, said Kaitlyn Trudeau, a senior research associate at Climate Central. "What winter means, what snow means to people culturally, just for our environment, and for our ecosystems, for our water supplies, it's just incredibly important," Trudeau said. "As we see snowpack decline, it not only means that we have more unstable and less water resources, but it also means that it's going to take a big hit on the mountain economies, the places where they really rely – ski resorts, snow parks." Less snow is also bad for farmers, who face the risk of not having enough water to irrigate their crops. This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Wyoming Public Media, Nevada Public Radio, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUNR in Nevada, KUNC in Colorado and KANW in New Mexico, with support from affiliate stations across the region. Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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Woman reported dead as largest wildfire in Texas history explodes past 1 million acres "Most of the people coming in have lost everything," a children's pastor helping people shelter from wildfires at Celebration Family Church in Fritch, Texas said. Upwards of 100 homes burned in and near Fritch, Texas, displacing families with uncertainty about what to do next. An 83-year-old woman has been reported dead by authorities as wildfires tear across the Texas Panhandle. Hutchinson County Public Engagement Coordinator Deidra Thomas told KVII the victim's body was found in the small town of Stinnett. Authorities warn they have yet to make a thorough search for victims and say the damage to some communities is extensive. For a third straight day, firefighters are battling several wildfires in the state. The largest, the Smokehouse Creek Fire, has merged with another fire, burning homes and forcing residents to evacuate. The fast-moving blaze, fueled by gusty winds and dry, unseasonably warm conditions, slowed somewhat on Thursday as temperatures dipped but has scorched at least 1.1 million acres with just 3% containment, making it the largest wildfire in Texas history and the second-largest wildfire in US History, according to the West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department. "The snow helps," firefighter Lee Jones told the Associated Press. Lee was one of about a dozen firefighters from Lubbock helping battle flames in hard-hit Stinnett. "We're just hitting all the hot spots around town, the houses that have already burned." Texas A&M Forest Service spokesman Juan Rodriguez echoed the sentiment. "The rain and the snow is beneficial right now; we're using it to our advantage," he told the AP of the Smokehouse Creek fire. "When the fire isn't blowing up and moving very fast, firefighters are able to actually catch up and get to those parts of the fire." Hemphill County Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Kendall described the aftermath as being "like a moonscape... It's just all gone." Kendall reported that 40 homes were burned on the outskirts of the town of Canadian but no buildings inside the town were lost. "Thirty-eight years of memories, that's what you were thinking," Canadian resident Tresea Rankin said while watching flames destroy her house. "Two of my kids were married there ... But you know, it's OK, the memories won't go away." Doyle Rader, spokesperson for the Red Cross, discusses how the Red Cross is assisting victims of the fire in the Texas Panhandle. Hemphill County Emergency Management began issuing evacuation orders Tuesday afternoon, with Sheriff Brent Clapp "strongly" suggesting that people evacuate Canadian. In addition to Canadian, evacuation orders were issued for Glazier and Higgins. Roberts County Judge Mitchell Locke also issued a county-wide mandatory evacuation. Courtney Kirksey, a children's pastor helping people shelter from wildfires at Celebration Family Church in Fritch, Texas, told CNN on Tuesday that most of the people who come in have lost everything. "The fire is so unpredictable. Starting out the day, the wind was blowing out of the southwest and probably about four o'clock, it switched to the north and that sent the fire in another direction." Wildfire evacuee Brooke McQuiddy describes her harrowing escape from her hometown of Canadian, Texas, as an out-of-control wildfire spread quickly in the area on Feb. 27. In a social media livestream, Hutchinson County Emergency Management spokesperson Deidra Thomas compared the fire aftermath in Fritch to a tornado and said people are probably not "prepared for what they're going to see if they pull into town." Authorities have not said what ignited the fires. The Texas Division of Emergency Management is warning Texas residents at risk to keep a close eye on the weather and be prepared to evacuate. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties and urged Texans "to limit activities that could create sparks and take precautions to keep their loved ones safe." This is a developing story. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer. Report a TypoTop Stories More Stories

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Our shortest month gets a day longer this year, as 2024 is a leap year. Thursday, Feb. 29 is the extra day on the calendar and to celebrate, some companies are offering customers discounts or free food. Known as "leap day," Feb. 29 is tacked on and becomes the last day of the shortest month of the year every four years. And beyond giving people an extra day to reach their goals, there is science behind why we have leap days. For those celebrating their birthdays on Feb. 29, it is the rarest birthday a person can have, given that Feb. 29 occurs only once every 1,461 days. Buy a dozen doughnuts from Krispy Kreme, get a second dozen for $2.29 Krispy Kreme announced Monday it is offering customers a dozen original glazed doughnuts for $2.29 with the purchase of any regularly priced dozen on Thursday, Feb. 29 in honor of Leap Day. Additionally, customers who have a Feb. 29 birthday can receive a free dozen original glazed doughnuts, no purchase necessary. Proof of birthday is required, Krispy Kreme said. Chipotle offering free side of guacamole on Feb. 29 Chipotle told USA TODAY it is offering Rewards members a free side of guac on Thursday for orders placed online or via the app. Get a free Cinnabon Pull-Apart order from Wendy's on Leap Day On leap day, Feb. 29, customers can get a free Cinnabon Pull-Apart at their local Wendy's restaurant during breakfast hours, while supplies last. Wendy's said customers can get one per vehicle in the drive thru or one per dining room transaction. The item, a new collaboration with Cinnabon, is now available at Wendy's restaurants nationwide during breakfast hours. Staples giving away 29,000 free passport photos on Leap Day Staples is giving away 29,000 passport photos nationwide on Thursday in honor of the extra day, the company told USA TODAY. Additionally, it is offering 29x the points on select travel and office essentials through the new Staples Easy Rewards program. The program offers 1 point per $1 spent on qualifying purchases and excuse access to special savings events and member-only offers every day, among other benefits, according to the company. Dunkin' offers $2 medium coffee on Leap Day Dunkin' Rewards members can get a $2 medium cinnamon vanilla coffee through the Dunkin' app and earn 4x points on all app orders on Feb. 29, the company told USA TODAY. Burger King offers free Whopper through March 1 From now through March 1, customers can get a free Whopper or Impossible Whopper from Burger King with a $3 or more purchase in the BK app, the company told USA TODAY. Shipt offers 29% off on select items on Feb. 29 Shipt, the same-day delivery service, is offering 29% off select snacks, candy, ice cream and baked goods from a variety of grocers, including Target, on Feb. 29, the company told USA TODAY. Uber offering free car delivery and pick-up in select cities Uber is offering free car delivery and pick-up with Valet through Feb. 29. The offer is only available in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Miami, Chicago, New Jersey, Boston, New York City, Los Angeles and Philadelphia, the company said. Long John Silver's offers online-exclusive offer on Feb. 29 Long John Silver's is offering customers who order ahead online a free piece of fish or chicken on orders of $5 or more through Feb. 29, the company told USA TODAY. Perdue offering discount on orders $99 or more In honor of Leap Day on Feb. 29, Perdue is offering a 29% discount on any purchase of $99 or more on PerdueFarms.com using the code Leap29 from Thursday, Feb. 22 through Thursday, Feb. 29, the company told USA TODAY. Noodles & Company offers 29% discount on Feb. 29 Noodles & Company told USA TODAY it is offering Noodles Rewards Members 29% off on orders of $29 or more on Feb. 29. Customers can sign up for the Noodles Rewards program by visiting Noodles.com/rewards or downloading the Noodles Rewards app. Marco's Pizza offers 29% off all menu-price pizzas From now through March 3, customers can get 29% off all menu-price pizzas using promo code LEAP29, according to Marco's Pizza. The offer is available for online and app orders only. Great Wolf Lodge offering discounted stays when you book on Feb. 29 Guests who book on Feb. 29 using the code LEAP can get overnight stays starting at $29 per person per night for stays from Feb. 29 to June 13, the company told USA TODAY. The offer is valid for standard suites and must have a minimum of three guests per room. Hooters offers appetizers for $2.29 on Feb. 29 HootClub Rewards loyalty members with the app downloaded and a Hooters restaurant location favorited will receive an automatic reward to redeem for one select appetizer for $2.29 per loyalty account. According to Hooters, the appetizers offered in the promotion include cheese sticks, fried pickles, chips & queso, lots-a-tots, cheese & pretzels or an order of 12 buffalo shrimp. Dine-in guests can also enjoy $2.29 Corona Extra beer and take part in an opportunity to enter to win a trip to the Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The festival takes place April 5-7. HootClub Rewards loyalty members can activate their reward in-restaurant by tapping the orange "redeem" button on the reward and providing a Hooters Girl with the 7-digit number, the company told USA TODAY. Customers can also redeem the reward online by selecting "redeem offer" on the payment screen. Duck Donuts offers 'sweet' Leap Day deal To celebrate the extra 24 hours of 2024, Duck Donuts is offering customers a cinnamon sugar donut and a medium hot coffee or cold brew combo for $2.29 on Feb. 29. Guests can take advantage of the deal by ordering in-store or online, the company told USA TODAY. Hardee's offers 29% discount on Feb. 29 Hardee's is offering customers 29% off if they order on the Hardee's My Rewards app this Thursday, Feb. 29. Salad and Go offers free add-on in honor of Leap Day Salad and Go is offering customers a free avocado add-on to any breakfast burrito, breakfast bowl, custom salad or made-to-order wrap from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 29, the company told USA TODAY. Customers ordering at the drive-thru can mention the leap day promotion when adding extra avocado to their meals and those ordering online can enter code "LEAPDAY" in the coupon field at checkout. Contributing: Olivia Munson & Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Leap day 2024 deals: Wendy's, Chipotle more offer free food, discounts

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Savile Row tailor Richard James opens £2m bespoke store amid suit 'resurgence' The third Richard James store opened in Clifford Street, just off Savile Row, on Friday. A Savile Row tailor to stars from Sir Elton John to Stormzy has opened a new bespoke £2 million store, as its boss said the luxury menswear market is in a "bubble" which is more cushioned from the wider cost-of-living squeeze. The third Richard James store opened in Clifford Street, just off Savile Row, on Friday, as the company said it wants to see greater protections put in place for London's famous tailoring street. Co-founder and managing director Sean Dixon said the retailer, which sells bespoke tailored suits costing up to £6,000, has not seen a significant shift in spending habits despite UK inflation hitting double digits a year ago. "We are slightly sheltered from what is going on in the rest of the country," Mr Dixon told the PA news agency. "But we are not completely immune, there is a knock-on effect. Whenever there is a bad news story about the economy, I do see an effect here." Higher interest rates, which have pushed up mortgage costs, are more likely to affect its customers, but he said he had "not noticed any decreases" in spending. Large luxury retailers such as Burberry and Mulberry have flagged weaker demand in recent months as wealthy shoppers tightened their belts. "The world of tailoring, and the suit, is actually having a bit of a resurgence," Mr Dixon told PA. The "novelty" of loungewear which took off during the Covid-19 lockdowns has worn off, with more people now choosing to dress formally, according to the businessman. He also highlighted a rise in younger men choosing to be more adventurous in their styling, with the likes of a pink cord suit among the retailer's strong sellers last year. Richard James, which has counted Hollywood actors including Jacob Elordi, Robert De Niro and Hugh Grant as customers, is owned by US property billionaire and Curzon Cinemas owner Charles S Cohen. Meanwhile, Mr Dixon joined rival luxury retailers in criticising the so-called tourist tax in the UK. The Government scrapped VAT-free shopping for tourists a few years ago, a move which particularly affected luxury retailers who rely on affluent tourists. "It puts us at a completely unfair disadvantage compared to those with stores in Paris or Milan … if you don't have stores all over Europe, you miss out," he said. Reinstating tax-free shopping for tourists is among the measures that business groups are calling on the Chancellor to consider in his spring Budget next week. Mr Dixon also said he is calling for Savile Row to have protected status in order to be preserved as a bespoke shopping destination. "Areas like this incredible street are unique to London and they really should have protected status," he argued.

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Adilabad (Telangana) [India], March 1 (ANI): An intermediate student died by suicide by jumping into the Sathnala dam after he was unable to reach the examination centre on time at Jainath Mandal of Adilabad district on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Shiva Kumar, a native of Magurla village in Jainath mandal. Speaking to ANI, Sai Nath, an inspector posted at Jainath police station, said, "The deceased was an intermediate second-year student, identified as Shiva Kumar. He was a native of Magurla village in Jainath mandal. He had three backlogs in the Intermediate in the first year. He didn't go to the exam centre as he was late and stayed back at the bus stand. Overcome by the fear of failing the exam, he wrote a suicide note before jumping to his death in the Sathnala dam. The incident took place around 10.30 am this morning. The body was fished out and a post-mortem conducted. His mortal remains have been handed over to his family members. A case has been registered." Further updates are awaited. (ANI)

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Feb 28 (Reuters) - Manager Mauricio Pochettino implored Chelsea's owners to be patient and afford him the time needed to get back to winning ways and turn around the Premier League club's fortunes. The Argentine manager is under immense pressure following Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the League Cup final, with two-times Champions League winners Chelsea also sitting 11th in the league standings and facing a tough task to qualify for European football. Chelsea next take on second-tier Leeds United in an FA Cup fifth-round clash later on Wednesday, and a home defeat to rivals Leeds, who are on a 12-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, could prove costly for Pochettino. The London club has been known for its revolving door policy in the past, with managers swiftly being sacked after failing to win silverware, but Pochettino said he had faith that the owners would not act hastily. "The staff of the club, after eight months we have built a very good bond. When players really believe in the way we are working it takes time," Pochettino told reporters on Saturday. "The problem is that we need time and patience to win games. And we need the patience from the owner to give the possibility to keep going. "I feel the support from them. I cannot lie to you. When I went up the steps at Wembley, I was so upset. Nearly crying. But I saw Behdad (Eghbali), I saw Todd (Boehly) and I shook hands with both of them." (Reporting by Shifa Jahan in Bengaluru; Editing by Christopher Cushing)

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ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RXST RxSight, Inc., an ophthalmic medical device company dedicated to providing high-quality customized vision to patients following cataract surgery, today announced plans to participate in the upcoming 34th Annual Oppenheimer Healthcare Conference. RxSight's management is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 8:20 a.m. Pacific Time / 11:20 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties may access a live and archived webcast of the presentation at: https://investors.rxsight.com/. About RxSight, Inc. RxSight, Inc. is an ophthalmic medical device company dedicated to providing high-quality customized vision to patients following cataract surgery. The RxSight® Light Adjustable Lens system, comprised of the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens® (LAL®), RxSight Light Delivery Device (LDD™) and accessories, is the first and only commercially available intraocular lens (IOL) technology that can be adjusted after surgery, enabling doctors to customize and deliver high-quality vision to patients after cataract surgery. Additional information about RxSight can be found at www.rxsight.com. Company Contact: Shelley B. Thunen Chief Financial Officer [email protected] Investor Relations Contact: Oliver Moravcevic VP, Investor Relations [email protected] © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ: RXST) RxSight, Inc., an ophthalmic medical device company dedicated to providing high-quality customized vision to patients following cataract surgery, today announced plans to participate in the upcoming 34th Annual Oppenheimer Healthcare Conference. RxSight's management is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 8:20 a.m. Pacific Time / 11:20 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties may access a live and archived webcast of the presentation at: https://investors.rxsight.com/. About RxSight, Inc. RxSight, Inc. is an ophthalmic medical device company dedicated to providing high-quality customized vision to patients following cataract surgery. The RxSight® Light Adjustable Lens system, comprised of the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens® (LAL®), RxSight Light Delivery Device (LDD™) and accessories, is the first and only commercially available intraocular lens (IOL) technology that can be adjusted after surgery, enabling doctors to customize and deliver high-quality vision to patients after cataract surgery. Additional information about RxSight can be found at www.rxsight.com. Company Contact: Shelley B. Thunen Chief Financial Officer [email protected] Investor Relations Contact: Oliver Moravcevic VP, Investor Relations [email protected] - Belpointe OZ Announces Fourth Quarter Net Asset Value Per Class A Unit - February 29, 2024

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Get a rabbit at a reduced rate: Guelph Humane Society encouraging more adoptions The Guelph Humane Society is offering rabbits at a reduced rate because they simply have too many. They are hoping this helps with more adoptions considering they are experiencing what they call a bunny crisis, with 13 currently available for adoption. "In 2021, we saw the number of rabbits coming into our care triple," said Lisa Veit, the society's executive director. "But over the last 12 months or so, we have had a decline in interest in adoptions. And again, that's being seen in shelters across North America." The number of lost or abandoned rabbits coming into care remains high and the average length of stay is significantly longer than other types of pets. While rabbits are not as well-understood as other pets, the humane society says they make good companion animals. "They are fun, they're trainable, they're affectionate creatures. Some of the things you get out of owning a cat and a dog are some of the same things you get out of owning a rabbit," said Melissa Stolz, intake and behavior coordinator at the humane society. Until March 15, bunny adoption fees are reduced to $75, from the regular adoption fee of $160. All rabbits available are spayed or neutered, and are up-to-date with vaccines. To see the bunnies available for adoption, you can visit the humane society's website. CTVNews.ca Top Stories Former Canadian prime minister and Conservative stalwart Brian Mulroney has died at age 84. Over his impressive career, the passionate and ambitious politician, businessman, husband, father, and grandfather left an unmistakable mark on the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Brian Mulroney 'never stopped working for Canadians' Ontario Premier Doug Ford released a statement Thursday following the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, calling the 18th leader of Canada a 'role model.' Anand 'very surprised' to learn DND employee's company got ArriveCan contract, Poilievre calls for police probe News that the CEO of Dalian Enterprises, which received $7.9 million for its work on the ArriveCan app, was also an employee of the Department of National Defence (DND) was a 'surprise' to former defence minister Anita Anand. Ontario doctor suspended after accessing medical records of 20 patients he wasn't authorized to see: tribunal An Ontario doctor had his licence temporarily suspended by a disciplinary tribunal after it found he had wrongly accessed patient records, including family members and colleagues, hundreds of times over the span of years. Cat Janice, a singer who reached hundreds of thousands through social media, has died at age 31 following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Myles Sanderson was most likely on his way to kill his ex-partner and "complete his mission" when officers forced him off the highway and arrested him, according to a criminal psychologist. The Quebec Court of Appeal ruled Thursday that the province's secularism law is constitutional and a lower court was wrong to exempt English school boards from the law, known as Bill 21. When observing a hoard of golden-backed frogs at a roadside pond in Karnataka, India, a group of naturalists noticed something odd about one of the amphibians — the animal had a tiny mushroom sprouting out of its side.

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Will the timing of the Supreme Court's Trump case mean no trial before the election? The Supreme Court's decision to hearformer President Trump's immunity claim, and the timing of it, have enormous consequences--not just for Trump, but for the American political system, and for the court itself. Nobody really knows what's going on behind the scenes at the Supreme Court. But there are hints, as well as questions. Among the questions are these: Why did the court decline special counsel Jack Smith's request to hear the immunity case in December, but agree to hear Trump's appeal now? And why, when Trump appealed, did the court take more than two weeks to say it would hear his case, and then set a briefing schedule that all but ensures that Trump will either face trial during the presidential campaign or possibly not face trial at all. The court's timing "Surely the court was aware that timing is everything here," says UCLA law professor Richard Hasen. "And the fact that they set this for the last week of the term when they're going to be the busiest that they are going to be all year...it looks like they recognize that this trial may well not happen before the election." The court could have moved faster. It has historically done that in other big cases with political ramification. Indeed, in Bush v. Gore the court decided the 2000 electionin three days. And in the Watergate tapes case, the court ruled against President Nixon 16 days after oral argument. What makes this term different is that there are a dozen huge non-Trump-related landmine cases that are pending, several to be argued in April, and none yet decided. Given that, University of Texas law professor Stephen Vladeck says he thinks that the schedule the court set out Wednesday is pretty speedy. And he thinks the court could deliver an opinion in the Trump immunity case by the end of May. A hint of that is what he calls the "weird language" in the court's order yesterday, language that suggests the lower courts could proceed to trial faster than usual if the Supreme Court rules against the former president. Kavanaugh's likely role Both Hasen and Vladeck agree on one thing—the pivotal role that likely has been played and will be played in this case by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. While other members of the court have served in the executive branch, Kavanaugh is the justice who has worked most closely with a president. He was staff secretary to George W. Bush and worked with him on a daily basis. As Vladeck observes, Kavanaugh "has a uniquely pro-executive perspective, not just having been in the White House, but having been in that White House at a period of time when the White House was claiming as much power as we've ever seen a White House claim." Most defenders of executive power believe that the president, and presumably a former president, is entitled to a hearing at the Supreme Court in any non-frivolous case that that involves him personally. Trump, of course, is a former president, and it's hard to find a scholar who believes that he has total immunity now that he is out of office. "Even an executive power person like Justice Kavanaugh surely doesn't believe that a president could order SEAL Team Six to assassinate political rivals without facing potential criminal consequences," says Hasen. The forever shield from criminal prosecution that Trump is advocating would allow just such immunity. His lawyers conceded the point in the lower court. "The problem that President Trump is going to run into at the end of the day is even the most generous reading of a line between official and non-official acts puts at least much of the January 6th indictment on the non-official side of the line," says Vladeck. "I don't see any universe where the court would say he has immunity for all of it." The hitch, says Vladeck, is that if the court delivers that kind of a "mixed decision," how much does that "throw a wrench in the trial clock?" The other Trump cases When and how the Supreme Court decides the Trump case will undoubtedly affect other Trump cases awaiting trial. The election interference case in Georgia almost certainly will not take place before the election. But when and if it takes places, Vladeck notes that "there is nothing about being president that requires you to call the secretary of state of Georgia and ask him to fine 11,000 more votes." That is "even more true" in the Mar-a-Lago case, he says, because the charges involve allegations that the former president illegally removed classified documents from the White House and then obstructed government efforts to get them back--charges that only involve Trump's conduct after he left the White House. And finally there is the New York case charging Trump with paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, also at a time when Trump was not president, though the allegation is that he was trying to hide his sexual liaison. Even though the stakes are "the most trivial," in the New York case, Hasen observes, the trial is not in doubt. Jury selection is set to begin March 25, and Hasen says that some of the district attorney's theories under New York law "are more plausible than I first thought in terms of... this being a felony." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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There are "elite" companies that have gone years without experiencing a 20% bear market decline, Ned Davis Research says. The firm compiled the S&P 500 companies that have gone the longest without a bear market. Blue chip companies like PepsiCo, McDonald's, and Waste Management top the list. Resilience in the stock market is a valuable trait for companies as investors seek out relative safety during bear market declines. Some companies are in "elite" status for not experiencing a 20% decline in years, even when considering the 2022 bear market in which the S&P 500 declined by about 25%, according to a recent note from Ned Davis Research. Ned Davis Research compiled the S&P 500 companies that have gone the longest without suffering a bear market, with some approaching 1,000 trading days, or about four years. These are the 10 companies that haven't experienced a bear market decline in many years. 10. Arthur J. Gallagher Ticker: AJG Days w/o 20% correction: 989 Days since recent peak: 63 9. McDonald's Ticker: MCD Days w/o 20% correction: 989 Days since recent peak: 26 8. WW Grainger Ticker: GWW Days w/o 20% correction: 989 Days since recent peak: 16 7. McKesson Ticker: MCK Days w/o 20% correction: 989 Days since recent peak: 1 6. Cencora Ticker: COR Days w/o 20% correction: 989 Days since recent peak: 1 5. Marsh & McLennan Ticker: MMC Days w/o 20% correction: 989 Days since recent peak: 3 4. Republic Services Ticker: RSG Days w/o 20% correction: 989 Days since recent peak: 2 3. Waste Management Ticker: WM Days w/o 20% correction: 989 Days since recent peak: 2 2. PepsiCo Ticker: PEP Days w/o 20% correction: 990 Days since recent peak: 198 1. Travelers Ticker: TRV Days w/o 20% correction: 992 Days since recent peak: 3 Read the original article on Business Insider

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Wahaca named UK's most sustainable restaurant chain by Which? The watchdog said it analysed data collected from 22 companies who responded to questions on tackling their environmental impact. Wahaca has been named the UK's most sustainable restaurant chain by consumer group Which? For its first ranking of sustainable practices in the hospitality sector, the watchdog said it analysed data from 22 companies, who responded to questions about how they are tackling their impact between August and November last year. Which? assessed their answers on emissions reductions, waste and plastic, managing resources, sourcing policies, transparency and customer choice with a points-based scoring system. The watchdog said all restaurants can do more to reduce their environmental impact. But it found that Mexican chain Wahaca, which has 13 branches in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Brighton, came top with a score of 84% partly thanks to strong practices in sourcing policies, transparency and customer choices. Which? said the chain's use of pork and eggs as well as reducing its beef offering and championing plant-based eating helped to boost the overall score, as did its sourcing policies for commodities such as palm oil, coffee and sugar. It is also the only restaurant that lists carbon emissions for its meals, the consumer group added. Off the back of the analysis, Wahaca and five other chains were awarded Which?'s Eco Provider endorsement, which indicates that companies are ahead of competitors in terms of addressing their impact. These were Frankie & Benny's, Nando's, Pret a Manger, Wagamama and Young's Pubs. Nando's received full marks for its waste and plastics policies after creating a low level of food waste for a business of its size, with none being sent to landfill. Meanwhile, more than a quarter (28%) of Frankie & Benny's menu is vegan or vegetarian, its restaurants use sustainable cleaning products and it has a sustainable policy for restaurant fit-outs, Which? said. The consumer group said Greggs and KFC ranked the joint lowest on 38% with poor overall scoring because of not sharing data on areas such as water usage and waste. However, Which? acknowledged that both companies have ambitious reduction targets. The watchdog criticised Five Guys, Hungry Horse, Pizza Express, Subway, TGI Fridays and Yo! Sushi for ignoring the requests or declining to participate in the analysis. It said restaurants must be transparent about their green policies to help consumers choose more sustainable options. Separate research from the consumer champion found that more than four in 10 (44%) people want restaurants to be proactive about sustainability and more than a quarter (27%) would like restaurants to provide sustainability information on menus. Shefalee Loth, a nutritionist at Which?, said: "Many people want to play their part in preventing climate change by making more sustainable choices, and they expect restaurants to support them by being transparent about their emissions and where they source their food from. "Our research shows that some restaurant chains are doing much more than others to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and food waste. "By visiting one of the restaurants named a Which? Eco Provider, diners can be confident they are at a chain that has impressive green credentials." Mark Selby, Wahaca co-founder, said: "We couldn't have achieved this position without the tireless work being done, not just within the company but also from the incredible suppliers and producers who help to fill our menus with dishes that as well as tasting great, have a minimal impact on the environment. "Of course, our sustainability journey is an ongoing one and we continue to explore the ways that we can, as a business, tread as lightly on the planet as possible." A Greggs spokesperson said: "The Greggs Pledge is our commitment to making the world a better place by 2025 focused around three key areas: building stronger, healthier communities, making the planet safer and becoming a better business. "We continue to make good progress against our ambitious pledge targets which has not been reflected in this report as we do not yet publish all the specific data requested." A KFC spokesperson said: "KFC has pledged to be a net-zero business by 2040 or sooner, 10 years ahead of government targets. "We are passionate about embedding sustainability across all areas of our business and are working with a range of experts to ensure we get this journey right. "We believe this report does not fully reflect our position and our ongoing commitment to operating responsibly." A spokesperson for Hungry Horse said: "Greene King is committed to reducing its impact on the environment so that it is protected for generations to come. "We continue to make good progress against our ambitious targets, however as we operate our ESG strategy at a wider Greene King group level, we weren't able to provide the specific data requested for Hungry Horse." A spokesperson for TGI Fridays said: "TGI Fridays is fully committed to sustainability and the journey to net zero. "Making progress on sustainability and the road to net zero will remain a key priority for us and our peers across the hospitality sector." PA has contacted Five Guys, Pizza Express, Subway, and Yo! Sushi for comment.

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Audrey Ruple's dream is to help dogs live to be 30 someday. But the relatively short life spans of dogs that grieve their owners so much also enable a more complete study of canine health that could shed light on how to increase longevity and quality of life for dogs and humans alike. Ruple, the Metcalf Professor of Veterinary Medical Informatics in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, serves on the executive leadership team of the Dog Aging Project, believed to be the largest study ever conducted of dog health and living environment. "At the Dog Aging Project, we conduct rigorous scientific research designed to define, explain, and ameliorate the effects of aging," according to the study's website. "To achieve this mission, we have built a community of volunteers and researchers united by a shared love for dogs and committed to helping dogs and humans live longer, healthier lives — together." "It's a longitudinal study looking at dogs' health and welfare over their entire lifespan," said Ruple, associate professor of quantitative epidemiology in the Department of Population Health Sciences. "We're collecting information on these dogs annually, getting a data set that spans their entire lifespan so we can examine the factors that are affecting health in this large population of dogs." "It's one of the most ambitious studies ever undertaken in dog populations, and so it is also one that is intensely collaborative." Over 40 educational, research, and clinical institutions have partnered on the project, which is supported primarily by a grant from the National Institute on Aging, a part of the National Institutes of Health, with additional support from nonprofits and private firms. Kate Creevy, professor of small animal clinical sciences at Texas A&M University and chief veterinary officer for the Dog Aging Project, worked with Daniel Promislow, a University of Washington geneticist and the Dog Aging Project's co-director and principal investigator, when both were at the University of Georgia. They embarked on a study of canine aging from abstracted medical records at veterinary teaching hospitals. "Pretty quickly we began to realize that we would do better if we had our own dogs, and prospectively, over time gathered this data rather than relying on stuff that had been collected at the teaching hospitals," said Creevy, who visited Virginia Tech to work with Ruple on Dog Aging Project research in the fall. "And from that point, I started to look for like-minded collaborators and other people that we could share this idea with, got some funding to start to build a team that could do a Dog Aging Project, ultimately built that team and got more funding. And the rest is history." Ruple, previously at Purdue University before joining Virginia Tech in 2021, was recruited to join the project when its organizers realized they needed someone with her combined experience in clinical trials, epidemiology, and cancer research – plus a healthy love of dogs and cutting-edge work in applying data science to veterinary medicine. The original hope when the call for owners to register their dogs was launched during the early pandemic in 2020 was that 10,000 volunteer scientists would eventually sign up. So far, in early 2024, over 47,000 have, with more being added continually. "My experience of veterinary medicine, my experience of innovative people, my experience of the commitment of dog owners to their dogs, showed me that this is something that could be done," Creevy said. "We can certainly do it. We are doing it right now." With humans and dogs sharing a common environment and possessing far more genetic similarity than most people realize, one chief aim of the Dog Aging Project is to not only learn more about how dogs age, but about human aging and health as well. "Dogs live a short lifespan," Ruple said. "So we can get whole-life environmental information, all of their genetic information, we can know everything that they've had to eat during their entire lives. Importantly, we will have outcome data in a decade, which is really different than trying to conduct this type of study in human populations. "A lot of the environmental factors that influence the health of dogs also affect humans in a very similar way, because our genetic structure is so similar." For most dog owners, participation in the project is a matter of filling out information online about diet, lifestyle, habits, environment, and some vital statistics. Some dog owners participate in more intensive studies involving direct sampling of their dog's environment through use of silicone tags on dog collars or regular sampling of dogs' drinking water. "I'm the director of the environment core," Ruple said. "We look at all of the environmental factors, which we consider to be everything outside of the dogs. That includes diet and exercise, but also the built environment, chemical environment, natural environment, and drinking water." In one collaboration with Heather Stapleton, an environmental sciences professor at Duke University, dogs wear silicone collar tags that absorb chemicals for spectrometry analysis, measuring common environmental exposures. "We're doing all of this really cool and rich data set building in the dog population," Ruple said, "in hopes of not just studying the dogs and their environment and genetic influences, but translating that to the human population, because they share our genes as well as our environment. Dogs are, in many ways, the perfect sentinel species." The project produces an open data set, curated with volunteers' names and locations made anonymous, which scientists of many different disciplines can utilize for research after a one-year embargo. "We've got researchers all over the world that are now using this data set to interrogate and answer questions that are important to their research," Ruple said. "We've created so much data, we could stop data collection right now, and I could publish for the rest of my life on the data set that we have. But we're not stopping, and we plan to continue data collection for an entire generation of dogs." Courtney Sexton, who recently gave a TEDx talk on the intertwining of human and canine evolutionary development over the past 30,000 years, joined the Department of Population Health Sciences as a postdoctoral researcher last year to work with Ruple. "I'm primarily working on the Dog Aging Project, looking at examples of dogs as sentinels of human health, well-being and aging," Sexton said. "We're looking at what we can study about dogs' responses to our shared environment." One of Sexton's focuses presently is analyzing samples of dogs' drinking water collected from hundreds of Dog Aging Project participants for heavy metal contamination. "We try to be very careful in selecting participants living in different geographic areas, as different altitudes, land composition, climates, and other environmental variables affect water quality," Sexton said. "In these studies, we're especially interested in participants who rely on well water, as it is not subject to the same monitoring as municipal sources. Of course, we're limited by where participants live, but there are potentially thousands of them, all over the country." All research is only as good as its data set, and in this case, the Dog Aging Project is supported by an army of tens of thousands of dedicated dog lovers "The dog owners are our greatest resource in the project," Ruple said. "We are getting lots of rich information from direct sampling including the genomic information and data about the chemical environment from silicone tags, movement information from actigraphy collars, and water contaminant information, too. But the vast majority of information we have collected is information we're getting directly from the dog owners." Dog owners can register their dogs for the study at dogagingproject.org. By Kevin Myatt

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Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], March 1 (ANI): A 15-year-old girl, working as a maid, was found hanging in a bathroom of a house in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, a top police officer said on Thursday. Police said a case was registered in the matter and further investigation is underway. The incident took place in Race Course, a residential colony in Dehradun. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dehradun, Ajay Singh, said, "Police received information that a girl, about 15 years old, was hired to work as a maid. We learned that a family, identified by the surname Luthra, had hired her. The family owns a car and is into the sale and purchase business. They had hired a girl to take care of their two daughters." SSP added that the girl went missing when the family was in the process of moving into a new house. A search was launched and she was eventually found hanging in the bathroom of a house in Dehradun. "The minor girl employed as a domestic help was found hanging in the bathroom of a house. The CCTV footage of the immediate surroundings of the scene has been retrieved and a case has been registered. Further probe is underway," SSP Singh said. "Those present at the house (when the girl was found hanging) were taken into custody," he said. Further investigation is underway, he added. More updates are awaited. (ANI)

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Updated February 29, 2024 at 6:13 PM ET Jack Teixeira, the former Air National guardsman charged with leaking classified military documents online, is expected to plead guilty in the case. Prosecutors on Thursday filed a motion in federal court in Boston asking for a change of plea hearing next week. The request comes almost a year after Teixeira was arrested and charged with the illegal retention and transmission of national defense information. He originally pleaded not guiltyto the charges. Teixiera was indicted in June 2023by a federal grand jury in Boston following his arrest that April after he allegedly shared highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine, in addition to other to national security issues on Discord, the social media site. What Teixiera is alleged to have done According to charging documents, Teixeira had worked in the 102nd Intelligence Wing based at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod, Mass., since May 2022 until his arrest. He was a cyber transports systems journeyman — similar to an information technology specialist — for the National Guard. His unit provides worldwide intelligence for combat support and homeland security. Teixeira was granted a "top secret security clearance" in 2021, meaning he would have signed a "lifetime binding non-disclosure agreement" acknowledging that leaking protected information could result in criminal charges, according to the federal complaint. According to the court documents, a social media user suspected of being Teixeira began releasing classified information in "paragraphs of text" onto a social media platform later revealed to be Discord as early as December 2022. Initially, the purpose of divulging secret information was to "discuss geopolitical affairs and current and historical wars," the federal complaint said. But beginning in January, the online user began posting photographs of what appeared to be official U.S. government documents with classification markings. Among the documents photographed was the status of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including troop movements on a particular date. The leaker later explained to another user that he was concerned that he would get in trouble for "making the transcriptions of text in the workplace" so he began taking the documents to his residence and photographing them, another online user known to have interacted with the leaker told the FBI. Fallout from the leaks Following the leaks, the Air National Guard took action against 15 service members, ranging from sergeants to colonels, for dereliction of duties for not stopping Teixeira's alleged activity. Some were fired, others received administrative punishment. Col. Sean Riley, who headed the 102nd Intelligence Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod, was relieved of command. The Guard said it also suspended other commanders and said the 102nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group was "taken off mission" when Teixeira was discovered as the source of the unauthorized disclosures. The Air Force Inspector General's report painted a damning picture of inaction by officials in Teixeira's unit, who were repeatedly aware of what he was doing. "Had any of these members come forward, security officials would likely have facilitated restricting systems/facility access and alerted the appropriate authorities, reducing the length and depth of the unauthorized and unlawful disclosures by several months," the report said. With reporting by NPR's Juliana Kim, Jenna McLaughlin and Tom Bowman Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Child sexual abuse image crimes logged by police rise by 25% – NSPCC Snapchat was involved in almost half of instances where an online platform was named, with Meta apps used in a quarter. The number of child sexual abuse image crimes recorded by UK police increased by a quarter last year, according to new data obtained by children's charity the NSPCC. The charity's analysis of data gathered from 35 police forces through Freedom of Information requests found that 33,000 offences where abuse images were collected and distributed were logged by police during 2022/23. The NSPCC said this figure was also up 79% since 2017/18, when the charity first called for online safety laws, and that 160,000 crimes had been recorded since then. Where the platform involved was discussed by police, the NSPCC said Snapchat was flagged in almost half of the cases, with the Meta-owned platforms of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp making up a quarter. NSPCC chief executive Sir Peter Wanless said the charity wants online safety regulator Ofcom to "act with greater ambition" with regards to the enforcement of the Online Safety Act, pushing tech companies to go even further than they will currently be required to under the new laws to further clamp down on child sexual abuse. Ofcom is currently drawing up and consulting on codes of practice for online platforms to ensure they protect users, particularly children, from online harms. Sir Peter said the NSPCC supported the "robust measures" being set out by Ofcom, but said the charity wanted to see the regulator begin work on a second version of the codes that will require companies to go further, including requiring firms to use technology to help identify and tackle grooming, sextortion and newly created child abuse images. "It's alarming to see online child abuse continue to rise, especially when tech companies should be acting to make their sites safe by design ahead of incoming regulation," he said. "Behind these crimes are children who have been targeted by adults who are able to organise and share sexual abuse with other offenders seamlessly across social media and messaging apps. "The Online Safety Act sets out robust measures to make children fundamentally safer on the sites and apps they use so they can enjoy the benefits of a healthy online experience. "Ofcom has been quick off the blocks but must act with greater ambition to ensure companies prioritise child safety in the comprehensive way that is so desperately needed." The charity has also repeated its warning about Meta's plans to roll out end-to-end encryption across its messaging platforms, claiming it will prevent authorities from identifying offenders and safeguarding victims. It called on Meta to pause its plans until the social media giant could prove child safety will not be compromised. Meta has been contacted for comment. In response to the NSPCC figures, a Snapchat spokesperson said: "Child sexual abuse is horrific and has no place on Snapchat. "We use cutting-edge detection technology to find and remove this type of content, and work with police to support their investigations. "Snapchat also has extra safety features for 13 to 17-year-olds, including pop-up warnings if they're contacted by someone they don't know."

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ExxonMobil is suing investors who want faster climate action Updated February 29, 2024 at 6:46 PM ET ExxonMobil faces dozens of lawsuits from states and localities alleging the company lied for decades about its role in climate change and the dangers of burning fossil fuels. But now, ExxonMobil is going on the offensive with a lawsuit targeting investors who want the company to slash pollution that's raising global temperatures. Investors in publicly-traded companies like ExxonMobil try to shape corporate policies by filing shareholder proposals that are voted on at annual meetings. ExxonMobil says it's fed up with a pair of investor groups that it claims are abusing the system by filing similar proposals year after year in an effort to micromanage its business. ExxonMobil's lawsuit points to growing tensions between companies and activist investors calling for corporations to do more to shrink their climate impact and prepare for a hotter world. Interest groups on both sides of the case say it could unleash a wave of corporate litigation against climate activists. It is happening at a time when global temperatures continue to rise, and corporate analysts say most companies aren't on track to meet targets they set to reduce their heat-trapping emissions. "Exxon is really upping the ante here in a big way by bringing this case," says Josh Zinner, chief executive of an investor coalition called the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, whose members include a defendant in the ExxonMobil case. "Other companies could use this tactic not just to block resolutions," Zinner says, "but to intimidate their shareholders from even bringing these [climate] issues to the table." ExxonMobil said in an email that it is suing the investor groups Arjuna Capital and Follow This because the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) isn't enforcing rules governing when investors can resubmit shareholder proposals. A court is the "the right place to get clarity on SEC rules," ExxonMobil said, adding that the case "is not about climate change." Other corporations are watching ExxonMobil's case, says Charles Crain, a vice president at the National Association of Manufacturers, which represents ExxonMobil and other industrial companies. "If companies are decreasingly able to get the SEC to allow them to exclude proposals that are obviously politically motivated, then the next question is, well, can the courts succeed where the SEC has failed — or, more accurately, not even tried?," Crain says. Activists push companies for more aggressive climate strategies The shareholder proposal from Arjuna and Follow This called for ExxonMobil to cut emissions faster from its own operations and from its supply chain, including the pollution that's created when customers burn its oil and natural gas. That indirect pollution, known as Scope 3 emissions, accounts for 90% of ExxonMobil's carbon footprint, according to Arjuna and Follow This. The proposal is similar to others that the investor groups submitted to ExxonMobil in recent years and which ExxonMobil says received scant support from other shareholders. After ExxonMobil sued the groups in federal court in Texas in January, Arjuna and Follow This withdrew the proposal and promised not to submit it to ExxonMobil again. But ExxonMobil refuses to drop its case. Arjuna declined to comment. The firm said in a court filing that ExxonMobil''s climate targets aren't as ambitious as those of other big oil and gas companies, and that its shareholder proposal was meant to "foster better investment outcomes by addressing the material threat that climate change poses" to the company. Mark van Baal, founder of Follow This, said in a statement that ExxonMobil is trying to stifle shareholders. "Apparently, Exxon does not want shareholders to vote on whether the company should accelerate its efforts to reduce emissions," van Baal said. "This is the concern of more and more investors who want [to] safeguard the long-term future of the company and the global economy in view of the climate crisis." Companies are offering more transparency on climate, but activists say they need to see action Last year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth, and the effects were devastating. Rising temperatures are driving more extreme weather, from heat waves to floods and droughts. And scientists say the impacts will only get worse because humans keep putting more greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, mainly from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. Thousands of peoples' lives are disrupted or harmed by extreme weather, and the economic costs are enormous. Weather disasters in the United States last year inflicted at least $92.9 billion in damages, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Those threats put pressure on companies. Corporations regularly issue reports on climate change and sustainability. And many, including ExxonMobil, say they're trying to eliminate or offset their greenhouse gas emissions by midcentury. But independent researchers say few companies have shown credible plans to achieve their targets. "What we've seen, unfortunately, is that even in the face of disclosure and more transparency from these companies, not much has actually changed from a strategy perspective," says Kevin Chuah, an assistant professor at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. The impact of rising temperatures has also led states and municipalities to sue ExxonMobil and other oil and gas companies for the threats that their communities are facing, and the industry's alleged efforts to muddy the public's understanding of climate science. The latest lawsuits were filed by the city of Chicago and the state of California. An industry group called the American Petroleum Institute says the lawsuits are meritless and politicized. ExxonMobil says it has acknowledged repeatedly that "climate change is real." The company noted in its statement to NPR that it is pursuing more than $20 billion of "low emission investments" between 2022 and 2027. ExxonMobil said that would be on top of the nearly $5 billion it recently spent buying a company that specializes in capturing carbon dioxide emissions and injecting them into oil wells to boost production. However, those investments are a fraction of what the company is spending on its traditional energy business. A deal ExxonMobil struck last year to buy the oil and gas company Pioneer Natural Resources alone is valued at almost $60 billion. Critics say ExxonMobil's lawsuit is part of a broader effort to limit investor activism Activist investors like Arjuna and Follow This use shareholder proposals to push corporations to go further on climate. But they've struggled in recent years to get support from broader groups of shareholders. Experts say investors are hesitant to back new climate proposals when companies already have policies to disclose and cut emissions. And they say investors worry that proposals have gotten too prescriptive and might interfere with how companies are run. Despite a drop in support for shareholder proposals on climate change, investors aren't giving companies a pass, according to an investor survey by the accounting firm EY. The firm said 56% of the investors it talked to still want companies to make climate change and environmental conservation a priority this year. "I think these are financially material issues," says Chuah of Northeastern University. "And therefore many investors are bringing these concerns up." ExxonMobil says it is committed to cutting emissions from its operations. But the idea that activist investors like Arjuna and Follow This can quickly push the company out of the oil and gas business with new climate policies is "simplistic and against the interests of the vast majority of ExxonMobil shareholders," the company said in a court filing in Texas. ExxonMobil said in a statement to NPR that while shareholders are entitled to submit proposals to the company, they don't have "an unlimited right to put forth any proposal to do anything." "Their intent is to advance their agenda rather than creating long-term value for shareholders," ExxonMobil said of Arjuna and Follow This. Parts of corporate America have grown frustrated with the shareholder proposal process since the SEC issued guidance in 2021 that made it harder for companies to turn away some resolutions. The SEC specifically cited shareholder proposals that ask companies to set targets and timeframes to address climate change, saying it would no longer view those kinds of resolutions as inappropriate as long as companies are free to decide how to meet the goals. The National Association of Manufacturers has argued that forcing companies to publish shareholder proposals that deal with "contentious issues unrelated to [their] core business or the creation of shareholder value," including climate change, violates their First Amendment right of free speech. And Republicans in Congress introduced legislation last year that would allow companies to reject shareholder proposals concerning environmental, social or political issues. "Certainly, there are material climate-related topics that are going to be relevant for a company considering its growth into the future," Crain says. But he says activists too often pursue a "political goal" rather than try to help companies "understand and mitigate those climate related risks or opportunities for their operations." Crain declined to discuss individual companies or shareholder proposals, and he says there isn't an objective way to determine when a shareholder proposal is politically motivated. ExxonMobil's critics say its lawsuit is part of a broader effort to curtail shareholder activism, especially around social and environmental issues. "And the reason is because it's one of the few effective avenues left to hold companies accountable," says Zinner of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Undesignated public land One of the objectives of the ZEE process was to assist the nations of the Pan Amazon to allocate their public lands among different constituencies and stakeholder groups. The group with the highest public profile, at least in recent years, is the Indigenous people who have organised a highly successful campaign to assert their territorial rights and formalise their claims to their ancestral territories. They are joined in their quest for land rights by tens of thousands of local communities, known variously as Caboclos, Ribereñas, Quilombolas, Maroons, Seringueros and Castañeros, that also rely on the forest and aquatic habitats for their livelihoods. They are competing for land with other societal groups that have economic, demographic and political power, including the ranching sector, large and small farmers and the timber industry. The competition for land is influenced by the interests of mining companies and the oil and gas industry, who have separate rights to below-ground resources, but are concerned that access to those natural resources can be constrained by whomever controls the surface rights. The multi-decade campaign to prepare ZEEs and formally designate the precise physical borders of public land has succeeded in limiting the expansion of agriculture, particularly in Brazil and Ecuador, and to a lesser extent in Bolivia and Peru. The sharp forest boundaries between Indigenous territories and adjacent agrarian landscapes (with several notable exceptions) demonstrates that settlers and land grabbers will not occupy territory they cannot eventually claim as private property. The ongoing scramble for…This article was originally published on Mongabay

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Will the timing of the Supreme Court's Trump case mean no trial before the election? The Supreme Court's decision to hearformer President Trump's immunity claim, and the timing of it, have enormous consequences--not just for Trump, but for the American political system, and for the court itself. Nobody really knows what's going on behind the scenes at the Supreme Court. But there are hints, as well as questions. Among the questions are these: Why did the court decline special counsel Jack Smith's request to hear the immunity case in December, but agree to hear Trump's appeal now? And why, when Trump appealed, did the court take more than two weeks to say it would hear his case, and then set a briefing schedule that all but ensures that Trump will either face trial during the presidential campaign or possibly not face trial at all. The court's timing "Surely the court was aware that timing is everything here," says UCLA law professor Richard Hasen. "And the fact that they set this for the last week of the term when they're going to be the busiest that they are going to be all year...it looks like they recognize that this trial may well not happen before the election." The court could have moved faster. It has historically done that in other big cases with political ramification. Indeed, in Bush v. Gore the court decided the 2000 electionin three days. And in the Watergate tapes case, the court ruled against President Nixon 16 days after oral argument. What makes this term different is that there are a dozen huge non-Trump-related landmine cases that are pending, several to be argued in April, and none yet decided. Given that, University of Texas law professor Stephen Vladeck says he thinks that the schedule the court set out Wednesday is pretty speedy. And he thinks the court could deliver an opinion in the Trump immunity case by the end of May. A hint of that is what he calls the "weird language" in the court's order yesterday, language that suggests the lower courts could proceed to trial faster than usual if the Supreme Court rules against the former president. Kavanaugh's likely role Both Hasen and Vladeck agree on one thing—the pivotal role that likely has been played and will be played in this case by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. While other members of the court have served in the executive branch, Kavanaugh is the justice who has worked most closely with a president. He was staff secretary to George W. Bush and worked with him on a daily basis. As Vladeck observes, Kavanaugh "has a uniquely pro-executive perspective, not just having been in the White House, but having been in that White House at a period of time when the White House was claiming as much power as we've ever seen a White House claim." Most defenders of executive power believe that the president, and presumably a former president, is entitled to a hearing at the Supreme Court in any non-frivolous case that that involves him personally. Trump, of course, is a former president, and it's hard to find a scholar who believes that he has total immunity now that he is out of office. "Even an executive power person like Justice Kavanaugh surely doesn't believe that a president could order SEAL Team Six to assassinate political rivals without facing potential criminal consequences," says Hasen. The forever shield from criminal prosecution that Trump is advocating would allow just such immunity. His lawyers conceded the point in the lower court. "The problem that President Trump is going to run into at the end of the day is even the most generous reading of a line between official and non-official acts puts at least much of the January 6th indictment on the non-official side of the line," says Vladeck. "I don't see any universe where the court would say he has immunity for all of it." The hitch, says Vladeck, is that if the court delivers that kind of a "mixed decision," how much does that "throw a wrench in the trial clock?" The other Trump cases When and how the Supreme Court decides the Trump case will undoubtedly affect other Trump cases awaiting trial. The election interference case in Georgia almost certainly will not take place before the election. But when and if it takes places, Vladeck notes that "there is nothing about being president that requires you to call the secretary of state of Georgia and ask him to fine 11,000 more votes." That is "even more true" in the Mar-a-Lago case, he says, because the charges involve allegations that the former president illegally removed classified documents from the White House and then obstructed government efforts to get them back--charges that only involve Trump's conduct after he left the White House. And finally there is the New York case charging Trump with paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, also at a time when Trump was not president, though the allegation is that he was trying to hide his sexual liaison. Even though the stakes are "the most trivial," in the New York case, Hasen observes, the trial is not in doubt. Jury selection is set to begin March 25, and Hasen says that some of the district attorney's theories under New York law "are more plausible than I first thought in terms of... this being a felony." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Prysmian S.p.A. (OTCMKTS:PRYMY – Get Free Report)'s stock price traded down 0.3% during trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $23.96 and last traded at $24.08. 16,639 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 47% from the average session volume of 31,619 shares. The stock had previously closed at $24.16. Prysmian Stock Up 3.0 % The stock's 50-day moving average price is $22.64 and its 200 day moving average price is $20.69. Prysmian Company Profile Prysmian S.p.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces, distributes, and sells cables and systems, and related accessories for the energy and telecommunications industries worldwide. It operates through three segments: Projects, Energy, and Telecom. The company offers rigid and flexible cables for the distribution of power to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings; and power distribution solutions, such as medium-voltage cable systems for overhead and underground installation for connecting industrial and/or residential buildings to the primary distribution grid, as well as low-voltage cable systems for power distribution. Featured Stories - Five stocks we like better than Prysmian - Russell 2000 Index, How Investors Use it For Profitable Trading - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - Health Care Stocks Explained: Why You Might Want to Invest - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - 3 Fintech Stocks With Good 2021 Prospects - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for Prysmian Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Prysmian and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athene Holding Ltd. ("Athene") today announced it has agreed to sell $500 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% fixed-rate reset junior subordinated debentures due 2064 and to grant the underwriters an option, exercisable for 30 days, to purchase up to an additional $75 million aggregate principal amount of debentures solely to cover over-allotments. The offering is expected to close on March 7, 2024, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Athene intends to list the debentures on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "ATHS." Athene intends to use the net proceeds from the offering (including the net proceeds available from any exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option to purchase additional debentures) for general corporate purposes, including capital contributions to its insurance subsidiaries to support organic growth. Wells Fargo Securities, BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. Apollo Global Securities, LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. and Bancroft Capital, LLC are acting as joint lead managers for the offering. The debentures are being offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that has previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offer, or solicitation to buy, if at all, will be made solely by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement filed with the SEC. You may obtain these documents without charge from the SEC at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request copies of these materials from the joint book-running managers by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC toll-free at (800) 645-3751, BofA Securities, Inc. toll-free at (800) 294-1322, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC collect at (212) 834-4533 or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC toll-free at (866) 718-1649. About Athene Athene is a leading retirement services company with $300 billion of total assets as of December 31, 2023, and operations in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan. Athene is focused on providing financial security to individuals by offering an attractive suite of retirement income and savings products and also serves as a solutions provider to corporations. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains, and certain oral statements made by Athene's representatives from time to time may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results, events and developments to differ materially from those set forth in, or implied by, such statements. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of Athene's management and the management of Athene's subsidiaries. Generally, forward-looking statements include actions, events, results, strategies and expectations and are often identifiable by use of the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "seeks," "estimates," "projects," "may," "will," "could," "might," "should," or "continues" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements within this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future growth prospects and financial performance. Although Athene management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties related to Athene's forward-looking statements, see its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at the SEC's website www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements described herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. Athene does not undertake any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results. Contact: Media Contact Jeanne Hess VP, External Relations +1 646 768 7319 [email protected] © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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One could argue that it was during the pandemic when we truly discovered the real value of our outdoor areas. Alfresco eating, entertaining and living finally went mainstream, with outdoor kitchens soaring in sophistication and functionality. Caesarstone recently collaborated with Adam Robinson, Landscaper of the Year in 2022's Landscape Association Excellence Awards, on a series of outdoor themes for Australian homes. "Any kind of landscape can be beautiful, if done properly," Adam said, identifying four distinct styles growing in popularity as they respect Australia's climatic conditions and focus on sustainable, natural materials. "All of these styles are designed with longevity at the forefront of the brief-once done, they will remain current and functional for a considerable period of time." CURVACEOUS It's all about the curve! Arches and curves for windows and doors complement the organic shapes of meandering pathways, a freeform pool and benchtops/tables with a curved profile. Modern materials interpret traditional elements, with a restrained colour palette being carried from the inside to exterior seating and dining areas. Any type of planting will work in this setting, especially a layered approach, where underplanting is key. Exterior surfaces, while in a neutral palette, should feature visual interest in the form of patina or veining. ARID A minimalist style featuring sand, gravel, rocky outcrops and boulders. Group plantings of shrubs, grasses and natives, in sage greens, greys and silver-greys. The colour palette for the living/dining areas is one of warm, sandy earth tones. The real focus is on textures - natural, raw materials, unfinished timbers, burnished metals and dry stone walls. Surfaces for kitchen workbenches, tables and barbecue housing reflect these same aesthetics. MEDITERRANEAN Inspired by Australia's multicultural roots, the Mediterranean style features sustainable and water-wise gardens, with a vegetative colour palette of green on green with pops of colour from lavender, lemon trees and bougainvillea. The materials palette is predominantly white, with muted hues of terracotta and sienna. Essential to the style is the connection between interior and exterior spaces, with multiple eating/entertaining areas shaded by overhanging foliage. The outdoor kitchen is multifunctional, with items such as barbecue, pizza oven and smoker. Materials include rendered surfaces, terracotta or brick pavers and natural materials. MAXIMAL Warmth, exuberance and sheer joy. This style is completely open to interpretation, there are no rules, but bold colour and layered patterning nail the look. Checkerboard tiling, chevron or crazy paving, and a riot of colour in the form of foliage and flowers are all part of the mix. Play with levels to increase visual interest - think a sunken conversation pit or split-level entertaining area. Layer plants for added depth and richness. Maintain a common element throughout, like a particular colour or shape, to ensure fluidity.

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Local leap year babies celebrate a special birthday February 29 only comes around once every four years, making it an extra special day for those who were born on a leap year. Zian Kendrick Aduca is one of Grand River Hospital's (GRH) leap year babies, born just before 9 a.m., weighing 7 lbs 2 oz. The little bundle of joy came earlier than expected. "The OB told her the max is like on March 15. So we didn't expect this is it – this is the day," said Kitchener father, Clifford Aduca. Though the baby was early, baby Zian was in no rush. The labour was around 12 hours. Aduca said he and his wife Lutgarda had been trying for more than a decade, so it was worth the wait. "It's our dream to have a new baby," he said. "It's worth it for a good baby – a healthy baby, actually." The family is excited for their new chapter as parents. "Going to go back home and take a rest after a long night," said Aduca. Staff at GRH said it's been a busy leap day, with many babies born in their childbirth department. "I think that when your birthday only happens once every four years, you need to do something a little extra special that year," said GRH nurse Jenn Stager Piatkowski. Turning 5/20 An extra special celebration was planned for Ryan McGuire, a hockey player with the Guelph Storm. It was a surprise he wasn't expecting before practice on Thursday, as his teammates waited for him with a cake and balloons. "So it's my 20th birthday, but I'm technically 5 years old. I've had five real birthdays," McGuire said. Ryan McGuire celebrates turns 5/20 on a leap year in 2024. (Submitted/Guelph Storm) He admitted that instead of waiting for February 29th to come around, his family still celebrates his birthday the day before. "The 28th. I wanted to keep it in February," he said. He considers himself lucky as he also gets gifts every year. "Probably get a few more this year since it's a bigger day," said McGuire. A bigger day until the next leap year comes around in 2028. CTVNews.ca Top Stories Former Canadian prime minister and Conservative stalwart Brian Mulroney has died at age 84. Over his impressive career, the passionate and ambitious politician, businessman, husband, father, and grandfather left an unmistakable mark on the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Brian Mulroney 'never stopped working for Canadians' Ontario Premier Doug Ford released a statement Thursday following the death of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, calling the 18th leader of Canada a 'role model.' Anand 'very surprised' to learn DND employee's company got ArriveCan contract, Poilievre calls for police probe News that the CEO of Dalian Enterprises, which received $7.9 million for its work on the ArriveCan app, was also an employee of the Department of National Defence (DND) was a 'surprise' to former defence minister Anita Anand. Ontario doctor suspended after accessing medical records of 20 patients he wasn't authorized to see: tribunal An Ontario doctor had his licence temporarily suspended by a disciplinary tribunal after it found he had wrongly accessed patient records, including family members and colleagues, hundreds of times over the span of years. Cat Janice, a singer who reached hundreds of thousands through social media, has died at age 31 following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Myles Sanderson was most likely on his way to kill his ex-partner and "complete his mission" when officers forced him off the highway and arrested him, according to a criminal psychologist. The Quebec Court of Appeal ruled Thursday that the province's secularism law is constitutional and a lower court was wrong to exempt English school boards from the law, known as Bill 21. When observing a hoard of golden-backed frogs at a roadside pond in Karnataka, India, a group of naturalists noticed something odd about one of the amphibians — the animal had a tiny mushroom sprouting out of its side.

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High schoolers descend on the State Capitol, pressure lawmakers to pass gun control bills High school students rallied on the State Capitol steps and filled its halls Thursday to demand legislative action to curb gun violence as Democratic lawmakers consider a slew of gun control bills. "I'm skipping my classes to be here at the Capitol today, to advocate for something that everyone should be involved in and be aware of," Kimaya Kini, a junior at Cherry Creek High School and vice president of the school's chapter of the gun violence advocacy group Students Demand Action, said. "It's not about taking away people's guns. It's about the protection of our public." About 100 students and parents were at the statehouse Thursday, far fewer than during last year's gun violence protests, which took place at a time when gun bills in the legislature were farther-reaching and more politically-charged. This year, anti-gun violence advocates are especially focused on a bill that would prohibit guns in so-called "sensitive spaces," including schools, hospitals, churches, recreation centers and other relevant locales. Under current law, the only gun-free zones in Colorado are polling places. "We can protect a polling location but we also need to protect my school," Kini said. "Like the field I play soccer at, like the Broncos stadium. I don't need to show up everywhere I go and wonder if someone's going to hurt me." Get top headlines and KUNC reporting directly to your mailbox each week when you subscribe to In The NoCo. The bill's sponsors said the measure would also ban guns within the State Capitol, where currently lawmakers are permitted to carry firearms. "We're living in a state where there's firearms all over," Sponsor Sen. Sonya Jaquez-Lewis said. "This is about common sense. If you have a firearm, have it in another place away from vulnerable populations, away from vulnerable places." The bill does not include movie theaters or grocery stores in its list of sensitive spaces, even though two of Colorado's most deadly mass shootings took place in those spaces. In 2012, a gunman opened fire in an Aurora movie theater, killing 12 people and injuring 70 others. In 2021, a mass shooting in a Boulder King Soopers grocery store took the lives of 10 people. But Jaquez-Lewis said since both grocery stores and movie theaters are generally privately-owned, adding them to this list of places with gun restrictions would likely hurt the bill's chances in the legislature. Other gun control bills would increase the training and storage requirements for concealed carry permits, implement a specific merchant code for firearms that could be used to track gun sales, and require insurance coverage for gun owners. Republicans oppose the measures. "We look at them as incremental steps of eroding the Second Amendment," Republican Rep. Ty Winter, the House assistant majority leader, said. "I mean, who should have an insurance policy to cover their Second Amendment right, their God-given right, given to them by the Constitution and our founding fathers." Republicans have put forward some of their own gun legislation this year. One that is still under consideration would subsidize metal detectors and other firearm detection technology in schools. Another would have increased the penalty for stealing a firearm to a level six felony, but the bill was rejected by the Democratic majority in a legislative committee last month.

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This article takes a look at the 20 best warm liberal places to retire. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on determining post-retirement living, you may go to 5 Best Warm Liberal Places to Retire. Checking All the Boxes Pre-Retirement At first glance, retirement may seem simple. The kids are out making their own life, work has ended, and the urge to party till two in the morning has disappeared - all in all, life is good. However, the reality can be very different. New Retirement defines retirement as a '1,560-week long vacation', suggesting that years of planning go into making this period all that we imagine it to be. The reality is that many Americans do indeed spend years of their life planning and preparing for their golden years. This involves juggling finances, healthcare, and personal preferences, all at the same time. However, recent years have seen a new player enter the room: global warming and climate change, and their subsequent impact on the average US citizen's retirement plans. Companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) are the most gullible, with both reportedly emitting massive quantities of CO2. While investors and other third parties often put pressure on companies such as Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) and Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM), the impact of widespread, mass pollution is already being felt by the population today. "The climate crisis is both the easiest and the hardest issue we have ever faced. The easiest because we know what we must do". -Greta Thunberg, Environmental Activist. Royal Bank Canada Montreal Que (NYSE:RY) owned RBC Wealth Management shared insights on how climate change is impacting retirement. Kim Shappee, Wealth Management Adviser at RBC Wealth Management, reveals how a couple she had spent over a decade working with changed their destination retirement plans when a hurricane hit during one of their visits to the location. Even though the couple had made financial commitments and the change of mind led to them losing out on some investments, the influence of the suddenly undesirable climate stood their ground. Royal Bank Canada Montreal Que (NYSE:RY) owned RBC Wealth Management equates that this decision is probably due to the safety hazards and the possible impending costs of living in such an area. As such, an increasing number of American retirees are thinking about weather and climate when planning their retirement. This new addition to the retirement checklist only makes preparing for this period more elaborate - but if done right, it can save retirees thousands of dollars and days of inconvenience. One of the most ideal climate conditions for retirees is warm and sunny, typically characterized by tropical, sub-tropical, and Mediterranean climates. Not only does this safeguard them against the freezing cold, but it also allows senior citizens to engage in outdoor activities such as outdoor picnics, walks, birdwatching, fishing or even running errands on foot. As such, US retirees often search for the best places to live in the world for weather or they even try to find the best sunny cities for retirees in the US. Others look for the best of both worlds - they venture in search of warm places that offer a high quality of life, pointing towards their categorization as 'liberal' as a testament. To know more about the best warm liberal places to retire, read below. 20 Most Valuable Indian Companies Methodology To compile this list of the 20 best warm liberal places to retire, we consulted several sources including our list of 20 Most Liberal Countries in the World, MoveHub, Wisevoter, U.S. News & World Report, GoVisaFree, and Positive News. Once a list of countries was compiled using these sources, we first shortlisted our selection based on weather, keeping only those countries that had a tropical, subtropical, or Mediterranean climate. With our shortened list in hand, we selected metrics against which to measure the 'liberalness' of a place. For this purpose, we used the following four factors: life expectancy, corruption rates, economic freedom, and human rights freedom. For reference, we took life expectancy figures from the CIA's Life Expectancy at Birth report, corruption rates from Trading Economics' Corruption Rank, economic freedom data from Heritage's 2023 Index of Economic Freedom, and human rights figures from World Population Review's Freedom Index by Country 2024. As liberal countries protect the freedom and rights of their citizens, corruption rates have been included to illustrate these rights and freedom being upheld, where said rates are low. Similarly, there have been multiple studies linking better health and longer life expectancy to liberal policies, including the University of Gothenburg's study on the cross-country correlation between democracy and health. As such, we have included life expectancy as one of our markers. We ranked each of our selected countries using these metrics, giving equal weightage to each to reach a cumulative score. The top 20 highest-scoring countries were then selected for our final list, with the number one spot going to the highest-scoring country. For countries with an equal cumulative score, the Freedom Index was used as a tie-breaker. The resulting list is presented in ascending order of total cumulative 'liberalness' score. By the way, Insider Monkey is an investing website that tracks the movements of corporate insiders and hedge funds. By using a similar consensus approach, we identify the best stock picks of more than 900 hedge funds investing in US stocks. The top 10 consensus stock picks of hedge funds outperformed the S&P 500 Index by more than 140 percentage points over the last 10 years (see the details here). Whether you are a beginner investor or a professional one looking for the best stocks to buy, you can benefit from the wisdom of hedge funds and corporate insiders. Here are the 20 best warm liberal places to retire: 20. Mumbai, India Insider Monkey Score: 0.6 Life Expectancy: 67.7 years Corruption Rank: 93rd Economic Freedom Index: 52.9 Human Rights Freedom Index: 6.29 Starting off our list of best warm liberal places to retire is Mumbai in India, which is also one of the cheapest warm places to retire for US citizens. US retirees can experience an entirely new culture, indulge in delicious food - cue all the curries and dosas - and experience great weather all year round. The Times of India recently released a list of 7 best Indian cities which included Mumbai - so interested retirees can rest assured as they make Mumbai their new home. 19. Manila, Philippines Insider Monkey Score: 0.9 Life Expectancy: 70.5 years Corruption Rank: 115th Economic Freedom Index: 59.3 Human Rights Freedom Index: 6.46 Another Asian pick, Manila in the Philippines is the perfect retirement forever home for US retirees who are sick and tired of inches of snow and gusts of cold wind. Retirees who are looking for a nature-filled lifestyle can immerse themselves in the city's many parks, whereas those interested in historical avenues can visit the National Museum of Natural History. 18. Kingston, Jamaica Insider Monkey Score: 2 Life Expectancy: 76 years Corruption Rank: 69th Economic Freedom Index: 68.1 Human Rights Freedom Index: 7.56 Jamaica is an island nation that is a true Caribbean paradise. It boasts a tropical climate perfect for those who enjoy the warmer days. US citizens can experience all the benefits of a Jamaican retirement in the country's capital, Kingston, including days by the beach, delicious food - hello, jerk chicken - and an affordable cost of living. 17. Athens, Greece Insider Monkey Score: 2.1 Life Expectancy: 81.7 years Corruption Rank: 59th Economic Freedom Index: 56.9 Human Rights Freedom Index: 7.49 Our first European pick for the best warm liberal places to retire is none other than the breathtaking city of Athens in Greece. With a pleasant Mediterranean climate, stunning architecture, and its place in history as the home of Western civilization, Greece offers the US retirees all that they could desire. Those interested in pursuing a liberal place of stay will be delighted to know that Greece boasts of being the birthplace of the theatre, democracy, and the Olympic Games. 16. Port Louis, Mauritius Insider Monkey Score: 2.6 Life Expectancy: 75.1 years Corruption Rank: 55th Economic Freedom Index: 70.6 Human Rights Freedom Index: 7.61 An island nation by the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is most famous for its tropical climate and natural landscapes. Home to a variety of beaches, reefs, and lagoons, Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius is the perfect retirement destination for US citizens who are looking for a breather from American life. Located in Africa, Mauritius is hailed as one of the most peaceful places in the region. 15. San Jose, Costa Rica Insider Monkey Score: 3.2 Life Expectancy: 79.6 years Corruption Rank: 45th Economic Freedom Index: 66.5 Human Rights Freedom Index: 8.04 With an average life expectancy of 79.6 years and a healthy human rights freedom index of 8.04, Costa Rica offers retirees a high-quality lifestyle. One of the best warm places to retire near water, San Jose in Costa Rica boasts closeness to the best of everything in the country - rivers, waterfalls, national parks, volcanoes, beaches, and rainforests. 14. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Insider Monkey Score: 3.5 Life Expectancy: 79.8 years Corruption Rank: 26th Economic Freedom Index: 70.9 Human Rights Freedom Index: 5.73 The UAE, or the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most developed countries in all of Western Asia, and Dubai is among the most advanced cities. Popular with expats, US retirees won't face trouble fitting into the community as they enjoy a life of luxury in this Asian gem. The best part is the warm weather, great for those who crave the gleaming sun. 13. Bridgetown, Barbados Insider Monkey Score: 3.7 Life Expectancy: 78.8 years Corruption Rank: 24th Economic Freedom Index: 69.8 Human Rights Freedom Index: 7.72 Number thirteen on our list of best warm liberal places to retire is another Caribbean gem, Bridgetown in Barbados. Hailed for its stunning beaches, Bridgetown is home to the beautiful Pebbles Beach. US retirees can enjoy warm tropical climates as they live out their golden years on the beautiful island of Barbados. 12. Rome, Italy Insider Monkey Score: 3.7 Life Expectancy: 82.8 years Corruption Rank: 42nd Economic Freedom Index: 62.3 Human Rights Freedom Index: 7.95 The European city of Rome, Italy is a popular tourist destination, but it also makes for a wonderful retirement spot. Home to exquisite food - cue the most authentic and fresh pizzas and pasta - architecture, fashion, and art, Rome is a cultural landscape that has much to offer to the average US retiree. With over 5 million foreigners in Italy, American citizens will fit right in. 11. Gwangju, South Korea Insider Monkey Score: 4 Life Expectancy: Not ranked Corruption Rank: 32nd Economic Freedom Index: 73.7 Human Rights Freedom Index: 8.12 Gwangju in South Korea is the perfect mix of present-day modern services and traditional heritage, a welcome delight for US retirees planning to spend the latter period of their lives here. Combine this with its excellent healthcare system and robust public transport, and life in South Korea comes with a lot of ease. 10. Malaga, Spain Insider Monkey Score: 4.1 Life Expectancy: 82.8 years Corruption Rank: 36th Economic Freedom Index: 65 Human Rights Freedom Index: 8.03 Spain is good for more than just a summer trip. With commendable healthcare, pleasant, warm weather, delicious food, and a welcoming community, Malaga in Spain serves as the ideal retirement destination for US retirees who are looking for an overseas forever home. It's no surprise then that Malaga claims the number 10 spot on our list of best warm liberal places to retire. 9. Toulouse, France Insider Monkey Score: 4.3 Life Expectancy: 82.5 years Corruption Rank: 20th Economic Freedom Index: 63.6 Human Rights Freedom Index: 7.86 Continuing with the European selection we have Toulouse in France, perhaps most popular for its food. With an overall high quality of living, France offers retirees the option to explore different types of living from one city to the next - perfect for the travel bug retiree. 8. Larnaca, Cyprus Insider Monkey Score: 4.3 Life Expectancy: 80 years Corruption Rank: 49th Economic Freedom Index: 72.3 Human Rights Freedom Index: 8.15 Known formally as the Republic of Cyprus, Cyprus is an island country situated in the Mediterranean Sea. Renowned for its architecture and natural beauty, Larnaca in Cyprus is the perfect escape destination for retirees wanting a quieter and more peaceful retirement. 7. Lisbon, Portugal Insider Monkey Score: 4.6 Life Expectancy: 81.7 years Corruption Rank: 34th Economic Freedom Index: 69.5 Human Rights Freedom Index: 8.27 A European country sharing a border with Spain, Portugal takes the seventh spot on our list of best warm liberal places to retire. With its stunning architecture, Mediterranean climate, and affordable lifestyle, Lisbon in Portugal is a top retirement destination. The best part is the diverse community, with over 500,000 foreigners in the country, US citizens will fit right in. 6. Berkeley, California, United States Insider Monkey Score: 5.1 Life Expectancy: 80.8 years Corruption Rank: 24th Economic Freedom Index: 70.6 Human Rights Freedom Index: 8.39 While the US may not be the first place to come to mind when talking about warm places to live, it does enjoy tropical and Mediterranean climates along many states. This includes Florida, California, and Hawaii, making it the perfect destination for US citizens who want to move for retirement without crossing international borders. As one of the most liberal cities in the US, Berkeley in California is a particularly good choice for the best warm liberal places to retire in USA. Click to continue reading and see the 5 Best Warm Liberal Places to Retire. Suggested Articles: Disclosure: none. 20 Best Warm Liberal Places to Retire is originally published on Insider Monkey.

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On Feb. 29, the Wells Fargo Tower and Berglund Center in downtown Roanoke will be illuminated with a show of pink, green, purple, and blue. The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC as well as Wells Fargo's Martin, Hopkins & Lemon and the City of Roanoke are joining together in an effort to shine a light on important but uncommon diseases in a global observance of Rare Disease Day, which takes place annually on the last day of February. Advances in testing and increasingly accurate molecular diagnostics are expanding researchers' understanding of conditions with patient populations of 200,000 or less. The National Institutes of Health reports that rare diseases affect about 30 million people in the United States — almost 1 in 10 Americans. Many of those are children, who often will struggle with the challenges of these disorders throughout their lives. These disorders touch thousands of families in Virginia, including in the Roanoke and New River valleys. Michael Friedlander, Virginia Tech's vice president for health sciences and technology and executive director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, has learned of their struggles first-hand as a member of the Virginia Department of Health's Rare Disease Council. The council advises the General Assembly and the Office of the Governor on the needs of individuals with rare diseases. Friedlander also has served as the past chair of the national centers for intellectual disabilities and developmental disorders, on the scientific advisory board of Parents and Infants of Children with Kernicterus, as well as carried out his own research on early development of the brain and the effects of experience and injury on brain plasticity. While caregivers and families need immediate support, Friedlander said Virginia Tech's health science researchers also want to provide long-term hope by working to better understand the causes and mechanisms of many rare disease, facilitating innovations in diagnostics and treatments. "We are taking a global approach, working across disciplines and between partner institutions, coordinating our work with efforts of scientists worldwide," he said. For many rare genetic conditions, the cause can be traced to changes in a single gene. Rare diseases often share molecular signaling pathways of more common conditions, =so by studying them researchers can develop a better understanding the mechanisms of a wide range of diseases. Some of the scientists working on rare and uncommon diseases at Virginia Tech include the following: - John Chappell studies Von Hippel-Lindau disease, an inherited disorder characterized by the abnormal growth of both benign and cancerous tumors and cysts that affects fewer than 50,000 people in the U.S. Chappell is an associate professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. - In the Neuromotor Research Clinic, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Professor Sharon Ramey and Associate Professor Stephanie DeLuca have developed and refined therapies to treat neuromotor movement disorders. The team has adapted the therapy developed to help children and young adults with cerebral palsy for patients with rare diseases that affect neuromotor skills, such as some CASK-related disorders. One report identified about 130 of such cases. - Deborah Good and her lab in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise conduct research into Prader-Willi Syndrome, which affects fewer than 50,000 people in the U.S. Her work on the syndrome, symptoms of which may start to appear in pregnancy and in newborns and can affect many parts of the body, has led to two U.S. and one international patents and formation of the Good Foods Group LLC. - Robert W. Grange, professor of human nutrition, foods, and exercise and director of the Virginia Tech Metabolism Core, is focused on the role of exercise in treating neuromuscular disease. That includes the its role in such rare illnesses as Duchenne muscular dystrophy that affects fewer than 50,000 in the U.S., X-linked myotubular myopathy that affects fewer than 5,000, and Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy that affects fewer than 50,000. - Anthony-Samuel LaMantia, professor and director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's Center for Neurobiology Research, investigates DiGeorge syndrome, a disorder that occurs when a small part of chromosome 22 is missing. It affects 1 in 4,000 people. - Xin M. Luo, professor of immunology in the Virginia-Maryland College of Medicine's Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, studies systemic lupus erythematosus. Women of childbearing age are at greatest risk for the chronic autoimmune disease, which affects the skin, joints, and internal organs. Scientists like Luo are working to better understand the disease and its prevalence, which some estimates suggest affects between 161,000 and 322,000 people. - Sumita Mishra, assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, is investigating a cardiac disorder as part of her research into metabolic health. Fabry disease, a diagnosis shared by fewer than 5,000 people in the U.S., affects the body's ability to break down specific fatty substances. Scientists on Virginia Tech's Roanoke and Blacksburg campus are collaborating on the research, which is in its early stages. - Michelle Olsen, professor of neuroscience in the College of Science, studies Rett Syndrome. The neurodevelopmental disorder primarily affects girls, with fewer than 50,000 diagnosed cases in the U.S. A characteristic symptom is repetitive hand movements. - Steven Poelzing, professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and co-director of the Virginia Tech Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, studies how faulty sodium channels influence cardiac function and heart rhythms. Fewer than 200,000 Americans are living with Brugada syndrome, which can cause sudden cardiac death. The lab also researches rare disorders such as oculodentodigital dysplasia dominant, Long QT syndrome 3, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, and Lenegre disease. - Nick Rider is a data scientist and clinical immunologist with Carilion Clinic and a professor in the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Rider focuses on building computational tools to quantify various aspects of the epidemiology, clinical journey, biology and clinical outcomes for patients with inborn errors of immunity, which are caused by damaging variants in single genes. These conditions are individually rare: In aggregate there are fewer than 250,000 patients. - Sharon Swanger, a Fralin Biomedical Research Institute assistant professor, studies the molecular mechanisms that underlie seizure disorders. That includes research into Dravet syndrome, a rare and catastrophic seizure disorder that affects fewer than 50,000 people in the U.S. Symptoms can appear in infancy. - Associate Professor Matt Weston examines childhood seizure disorders, including a number of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy disorders affecting small patient populations. - Meike van der Heijden, who joined the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute as an assistant professor in January, studies how cerebellar circuits mature during brain development. Her work on the cerebellum helps inform a better understanding of rare diseases such as spinocerebellar ataxia and dystonia. - Yassine Sassi, a Fralin Biomedical Research Institute assistant professor, is focused on identifying new therapies for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. His team studies pulmonary arterial hypertension, which affects fewer than 50,000 in the U.S., and pulmonary fibrosis, which affects about 200,000 people in the U.S. Cancer is another area of focus at Virginia Tech. Nearly 1 in 8 adult cancer patients in the U.S. have a rare form of cancer. They can be challenging to identify, often resulting in delayed diagnosis after symptom onset. Even after diagnosis, treatment options and clinical trials are more limited. Glioblastoma affects fewer than 50,000 patients in the United States. Several teams of Virginia Tech researchers are targeting aggressive brain cancers, as well as other types of cancer. - Samy Lamouille, an assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, is testing a novel therapeutic approach to eradicate glioblastoma cancer stem cells. Acomal, a cancer research startup company he co-founded with Professor Robert Gourdie, shows potential in providing therapy for aggressive cancers such as glioblastoma and triple negative breast cancer. - On the Children's National Research & Innovation Campus in Washington, D.C., Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Assistant Professor Kathleen Mulvaney investigates malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, which affect fewer than 50,000 patents in the U.S. Symptoms can appear in infancy. - Associate Professor Jennifer Munson has developed a novel 3D tissue-engineered model of the glioblastoma microenvironment to help learn why the tumors return and how best to eradicate them. She and collaborators founded a company, Cairina Inc., to provide personalized treatment and improve outcomes for patients with aggressive gliomas. - Zhi Sheng an assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, is exploring new therapies for glioblastoma multiforme. - Fewer than 1 percent of children diagnosed with diffuse midline pontine glioma, an aggressive and rare form of pediatric brain cancer, are still alive within five years of diagnosis. Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Assistant Professor Jia-Ray Yu, who is based at the Children's National Research & Innovation Campus, is investigating the biology of two enzymes that show promise as targets for combination therapies to treat pediatric brain cancer. His lab also investigates how these enzymes are involved in Sotos and Rauch-Steindl syndromes, two rare pediatric developmental disorders with no cures. Researchers continue to make progress, but fewer than 500 rare diseases have Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments. Because the number of people affected by any one diagnosis is small, there is little economic incentive to invest the millions of dollars needed for research and clinical trials to develop effective therapies. The National Institutes of Health also reports that those with rare conditions experience medical costs three to five times higher than for more common illnesses. "While each of these diseases are rare, they touch us all in many ways," Friedlander said. Better understanding of the causes of rare disease — including genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors — could benefit rare disease patients and their caregivers. "And by better understanding these less common illness, we can learn more about human health across a broad spectrum of conditions," he said, "and expand on discoveries and therapies for more common disorders." By Leigh Anne Kelley

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Florida is releasing Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury report MIAMI — Florida says it will soon release the grand jury proceedings in Jeffrey Epstein's 2006 sexual abuse case. More than a decade earlier, a grand jury convened in Florida's Palm Beach County investigated allegations that he was sexually abusing teenage girls and young women at his estate. The grand jury ultimately returned a single charge of soliciting prostitution. Following a federal investigation, Epstein pleaded guilty in state court to two prostitution charges and received a lenient sentence. He served just 13 months in prison, leaving the jail almost every day as part of a work release deal. At a news conference in Palm Beach, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill authorizing the release of Epstein's grand jury records, calling it "long overdue." He also called for the release of records from the FBI investigation of Epstein. "I would challenge Joe Biden to do that now," he said. "There are still a lot of unanswered questions about how this happened." The Florida grand jury records are expected to be opened when the law goes into effect in July. Some of Epstein's victims were with DeSantis at the bill signing. Haley Robson was 16 years old when she was recruited and began working for Epstein. She said she hoped releasing the grand jury report will finally provide some answers. "Why was Jeffrey Epstein given such grace and mercy for his inhumane crimes? And why were we outed in the media and treated so poorly?" Epstein had several homes, often flying guests and girls to his estate on a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Prince Andrew, former President Bill Clinton and attorney Alan Dershowitz were among his high-profile guests. His former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking while with Epstein. More than a decade after Epstein completed the terms of his plea deal and probation, a series of reports in the Miami Herald brought new attention to Epstein and his victims. He was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges when he was found dead in his jail cell, a death that was ruled suicide. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Three Montana laws restricting abortion rights, including a ban on abortions after 20 weeks, have been struck down in court as unconstitutional. District Court Judge Kurt Krueger wrote in his ruling that the regulations attempt to impose severe burdens on abortion access without clear justification or credible evidence. The laws, passed by the Montana legislature in 2021, would have banned abortion at 20 weeks, barred doctors from prescribing medication abortions via telehealth services, required a 24-hour waiting period for medication abortions, and would have required doctors to offer an ultrasound before an abortion. The laws had been blocked by a preliminary injunction that was granted in October 2021. Under the court's ruling, the laws cannot be enforced. Krueger's decision referenced a Montana Supreme Court precedent from 1999 finding the state's constitutional right to privacy protects access to pre-viability abortion. The state's high court reaffirmed that precedent in a ruling last spring. A spokesperson for Attorney General of Montana Austin Knudsen said the state plans to appeal the ruling to the Montana Supreme Court, saying he's committed to "protecting the health and safety of women and unborn babies." Republicans in the state legislature continue to push for restrictions on abortion access. Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, called the Thursday ruling a critical victory. "As we celebrate today, we will continue to build on this win to fight for equitable abortion access in Montana and beyond," McGill said in a statement, adding that Montana will remain a crucial access point for those seeking abortion in the Rocky Mountain West. Several more anti-abortion rights laws are facing court challenges in Montana, including half a dozen from the 2023 legislative session. All anti-abortion rights restrictions, except for one requiring parental notification for patients 15-years-old or younger, have been blocked in court while those lawsuits play out. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Greens should be kicked out of Scottish Government, Tory deputy leader to say Meghan Gallacher will challenge First Minister Humza Yousaf to rip up the SNP's powersharing agreement with the Greens. Humza Yousaf is being challenged to end the SNP's powersharing agreement with the Scottish Greens at Holyrood – with the Tory deputy leader in Scotland insisting the two Green ministers need to be "kicked out of Government". A deal struck by former first minister Nicola Sturgeon led to Scottish Green co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater becoming ministers. But Meghan Gallacher will use her speech to her party's conference on Friday to demand that arrangement with the "extreme" Greens be brought to an end. She will tell the conference, taking place in Aberdeen, that the Bute House Agreement between the two parties "needs ripped up". Ms Gallacher will insist: "Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater need to be kicked out of Government. "The Greens need to be sent back to the extreme fringes of our politics, where they belong." Her comments come after veteran MSP Fergus Ewing, who has been suspended by the SNP for voting against Ms Slater in a no confidence vote, also called on the First Minister to put the agreement with the Greens to a fresh vote within the party. Former SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has also called for the deal to be ended. And Ms Gallacher will say: "It is past time that Humza Yousaf listened to the growing calls across Scotland and even within his own party." She will tell Conservatives: "We know that the Greens are anti-business, anti-growth and anti-common sense. "Whether it is the deposit return scheme or the gender recognition reform bill, they have no clue what people's priorities are. "They are bad news for Scotland – and it's time for the Bute House Agreement to end. It's not working." As well as attacking the Scottish Greens, Ms Gallacher will also blast the SNP, saying their "political obsession" with independence means they have "no vision" when it comes to the health service, education, or the economy. She will say: "This is a Government that exists for one goal and one goal only – breaking up our country." Ms Gallacher will state: "Scotland's NHS is suffering, as are our schools, economy, roads and justice system. "Yet the SNP have no vision, no plan, for any of them. The only plans they have produced are plans for their political obsession. "In less than two years, the SNP have set out 10 plans for an independent Scotland. They are not worth the paper they are written on." But Green North East Scotland MSP Maggie Chapman said the Tories must apologise for "the human cost and the pain they have inflicted". Ms Chapman, her party's economy spokesperson at Holyrood, said: "The Tory conference will be an exercise in denial and a celebration of policies that have plunged so many people and families into poverty. "They have given us a Brexit that they all know is a disaster, costing jobs, hiking prices and curbing our rights to live and travel in 27 other countries. "They have given us the car crash of Trussonomics, which we are all still paying for. And they have given us a cost-of-living crisis, with bills and inflation hugely outstripping wages. "If they have any contrition or dignity then they must open with a full and frank apology for the human cost and the pain they have inflicted." An SNP spokesperson said: "Scotland has paid a heavy price for 14 years of Tory chaos. "Liz Truss's disastrous mini budget, to a Brexit we didn't vote for and hardline austerity policies that target the most vulnerable, the people of Scotland are forced to deal with the consequences of Tory incompetence. "No wonder a poll out today shows the Tories are set for their record lowest vote share at the next election while the SNP continues to command trust with Scottish voters. "Voters have the opportunity to make Scotland Tory free at the upcoming election by voting SNP and securing a brighter future with independence." The Scottish Government has also been contacted for comment.

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From NPR For a few weeks each year, Horsetail Fall at Yosemite national park glows gold just before sunset. They call it the "Fire Fall." But it only happens if conditions are perfect. For a few weeks each year, Horsetail Fall at Yosemite national park glows gold just before sunset. They call it the "Fire Fall." But it only happens if conditions are perfect.

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Local Headlines Thursday evening's newscast from KWGS Public Radio Tulsa Published February 29, 2024 at 6:28 PM CST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 8:38 KWGS News A roundup of the day's news for February 29, 2024. A leap year newscast.

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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Talonvest Capital, Inc., a boutique self-storage and commercial real estate advisory firm, along with their client Metro Self Storage, are thrilled to announce the successful closing of a $22.5 million financing for a four-property southeast portfolio with properties in Franklin, TN; Riverview, FL; Orlando, FL; and Austell, GA. All four properties are strategically located in the suburbs, approximately a 30-minute travel distance from the major cities of Nashville, Tampa, Orlando, and Atlanta. The properties have a combined 2,382 units spanning 282,396 net rentable square feet. The non-recourse 5-year loan featured a fixed-rate and interest-only payments for the full term. Talonvest secured the financing through a debt fund. Dan Hryczyk, Chief Financial Officer at Metro Self Storage, commented, "The Talonvest team consistently delivers results. Their insightful guidance and unparalleled expertise have continuously positioned us for success." The Talonvest team members responsible for this transaction included Kim Bishop, Eric Snyder, Tom Sherlock, Philippe Castillo, and Lauren Maehler. About Talonvest Capital Inc.: Talonvest Capital is a commercial real estate advisory firm specializing in sourcing cutting-edge lending programs and advising on capital market trends for industrial, self-storage, multifamily, office, and retail property owners. Talonvest Capital offers a unique boutique approach by leveraging the company's collective institutional knowledge and remaining highly engaged throughout the entire assignment, including the closing process, to deliver tailored capital solutions for their clients. With over four decades of experience, Talonvest Capital has a unique perspective from its team's previous experience on the lending side, managing institutional equity, executing nationwide joint venture investments, and facilitating diverse capital placements for clients across the United States. Learn more at https://talonvest.com. Contact: | Daniela Valencia Talonvest Capital, [email protected] | A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/fd24e5ef-810c-4491-887b-bcd1b2393b7d © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Cape Canaveral, Mar 1 (AP) The first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since the Apollo astronauts fell silent Thursday, a week after breaking a leg at touchdown and tipping over near the lunar south pole. Intuitive Machines' lander, Odysseus, lasted longer than the company anticipated after it ended up on its side with hobbled solar power and communication. The end came as flight controllers received one last photo from Odysseus and commanded its computer and power systems to standby. That way, the lander can wake up in another two to three weeks — if it survives the bitterly cold lunar night. Intuitive Machines spokesman Josh Marshall said these final steps drained the lander's batteries and put Odysseus "down for a long nap." "Good night, Odie. We hope to hear from you again," the company said via X, formerly Twitter. The lander was originally intended to last about a week at the moon. Houston-based Intuitive Machines became the first private business to land a spacecraft on the moon without crashing when Odysseus touched down Feb. 22. Only five countries had achieved that since the 1960s, including Japan, which made a sideways landing last month. Odysseus carried six experiments for NASA, which paid $118 million for the ride. The first company to take part in NASA's program for commercial lunar deliveries never made it to the moon; its lander came crashing back to Earth in January. NASA views these private landers as scouts that will pave the way for astronauts due to arrive in another few years. Until Odysseus, the last U.S. moon landing was by Apollo 17's Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt in 1972. (AP)

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Race 1 - 12:30PM MIDWAY HANDICAP (1100m) 14. Mad Darcey has returned in career best form. Her form looked well exposed prior to this campaign but as a five-year-old with 20 starts to her name, it's all seemingly clicked. She was brilliant when winning at Gosford first up before backing that up with a fast-finishing second behind 6. Martial Music two weeks ago. She wasn't suited by a lack of pressure up front but thundered home into second, clocking the fastest closing splits of the meeting. Fast time overall, gaps back through the field, everything points to that 1000m Midway being a strong form reference going forward. Out to 1100m gives her the chance to turn the tables and she is a much better price in early markets. A repeat of first or second up and she's in the money again. Dangers: Martial Music is a tricky horse to assess on the basis that all of his past form has been first up. After his fresh run his form has fallen off a cliff. Is this the campaign he bucks that trend? There is no denying how impressive he was two weeks ago but he did similar fresh last preparation breaking the Gosford track record before regressing. 8. Vindication has a great fresh record himself and comes into this off an eye-catching Randwick trial. He is a proven Midway performer. 5. Super Bright is no stranger to Midways either. Dylan Gibbons gave her a peach of a ride at Warwick Farm to win last start. 10. Rebel Dean jumped equal favourite in Martial Music's Midway win. The map isn't as straightforward here though. Race 2 - 1:05PM JAMES SQUIRE HANDICAP (1200m) 3. Our Kobison goes around an odds-on quote for the third start in a row. So far he was delivered for punters, winning his past two, and emphatically. There is no longer a query over the four-year-old running a strong 1200m. He is the new Rosehill 1200m track record holder. He camped in behind Dipsy Doodle at a breakneck pace before accelerating clear. The Angela Davies-trained sprinter is still improving, just eight runs into his career. Like that he has been given four weeks to freshen up from last start which had to have left the petrol tank on empty afterwards. Barrier 1 gives James McDonald options and although there is more depth to this BM88 compared to last start, it's hard to deny his claims. Dangers: 8. Union Army can be a little hit and miss, coming off a plain run at Randwick last start when more was expected from him. That was five weeks ago now. Prior to that he breezed straight past 4. Pereille. Looks dangerous with 52kg. The obvious tie in with 5. Tintookie is her form around Our Kobison. Missed in a cruel bob of the heads over this same track and trip last start. Racing as well as ever. 6. Tashi was no match for the flying Whinchat last start but she beat the rest comfortably. 2. Moravia had his chance in the Eskimo Prince but he did hit the line locked together with Celestial Legend and Encap. Just not sure how strong the three-year-old crop is. 1. Bank Maur has depth to his form lines. How To Play It: Our Kobison WIN Race 3 - 1:40PM TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP (1000m) Something has to give with so much speed engaged. Enter 2. Perennial who should get the drop on them. It typically pays to tread very carefully when assessing a horse off 900m form, and that's all we have got to work with for this three-year-old, but all the hallmarks have been there to trust that he can deliver in better company out to 1000m. He has run time, gapped his rivals and the subsequent form through his three wins has been franked. The Scone Class 1 he won at start two has produced seven subsequent winners. He won easily. First up at Newcastle he made light work of his nine rivals, which was backed up on the clock. Aaron Bullock comes to town to stick with him and the pair have drawn perfectly. Dangers: 5. Once Again My Girl is very fast. They'll be doing well to head her from barrier 2. Had her colours lowered at Muswellbrook last start before spelling when $1.16 but perhaps her first up second to Derry Grove is a better reflection of her talent. Looked sharp winning a recent Scone trial. 10. Bomarea has been quickly dismissed by the market, too quickly arguably. She kept on running to win a Highway over 1000m first up last campaign before finding 1200m too far second up which derailed her campaign. Has been freshened up for this, six weeks between runs and a soft Grafton trial in between. 7. Nipotino risks being run off his feet back to 1000m but if it's set up for the closers, he has knockout claims again coming off a second to Atmospheric Rock. 3. Compelling Truth draws awkwardly. How To Play It: Perennial WIN Race 4 - 2:15PM CATANACH'S JEWELLERS SKYLINE STAKES (1200m) 1. Storm Boy isn't a betting proposition at the odds but how do you tip against him? You can't. His Magic Millions win seven weeks ago was exceptional. This is the run he needs before peaking up again for the Golden Slipper so there'll be something still left in the tank but even allowing for that, the son of Justify should stroll home. That'd further tighten his position at the top of Slipper markets. Don't think there'd be many punters that would remain unconvinced after what he produced at the Gold Coast but if there was, there'd be none after his recent Rosehill trial demolition. He ran fast time, built through the line and won his heat by a widening six lengths. One of the most exciting two-year-olds to hit the track in years. Dangers: 3. Prost dug in to hold off Fearless and Traffic Warden in the Canonbury Stakes first up. The placegetters franked the form by running well from wide gates in the Blue Diamond. On debut Prost chased home his stablemates Espionage and Straight Charge and there is nothing wrong with that Breeders Plate form line either! 8. Duvana is bred to get out over a mile but he should've finished closer to Switzerland on debut over 1100m. He ran out of room in the straight. Look for him late with an eye on races like the Sires and Champagne over the carnival. 4. Parkour didn't beat much when winning over this same track and trip back in December but he did it in the style of a talented horse. Expecting him to run better again at start three. How To Play It: Storm Boy, Prost EXACTA Race 5 - 2:50PM YARRAMAN PARK HANDICAP (2000m) 1. Redstone Well carries an extra 2.5kg for winning at Randwick over the mile last start but that was a bonus win on the way through. The import should be better again out to 2000m now fourth up. The gelding's second up run behind Glory Daze, when horribly suited by a lack of pressure put the writing on the wall that he'd be winning races shortly. The knock two weeks ago was staying at 1600m. It didn't stop him on the back of a perfectly times James McDonald ride, balancing up two pairs back before blending into the race. He was holding the margin comfortably on the line. Maps to get another soft run from the low gate and profiles like there is still so much more to come. Well set up to win again. Dangers: 8. Miracle Spin gets a 3kg weight swing on Redstone Well from last start and his eighth had more merit than the form guide suggests. He got too far back from the wide gate. It's a very different proposition from barrier 1 on Saturday. Jason Collett has ridden Miracle Spin five times for two wins and a second to Fawkner Park. 5. Perfect Thought speared across from a wide gate to settled outside of the leader when sixth to Redstone Well. Wasn't beaten far despite doing work. He was five weeks between runs and that was his first as a gelding. 3. Logan Street Lion draws wide but isn't too far at this level. 7. Floating will improve back out to 2000m. How To Play It: Redstone Well WIN Race 6 - 3:25PM TAB SWEET EMBRACE STAKES (1200m) 1. Manaal looks the one here. The market hasn't missed her, however. She was great when second to Lady Of Camelot first up in the Widden Stakes. It was a fast race and she clocked slick time home. That was a set weights plus penalties race which saw her give away 3kg to the field. That was due to her Gimcrack win on debut. The weight scale levels up on Saturday with the fillies all carrying the same under the set weight conditions. The cherry on top is how well the Michael Freedman-trained filly draws. It's hard to see any of her rivals from the race four weeks ago turning the tables and that clearly looks the strongest form reference for this, especially after seeing what Lady Of Camelot subsequently produced in the Blue Diamond. Dangers: 7. Wave Breaker is one of those rivals tasked with improving enough to get the better of Manaal. She was only on debut so is likely to improve second up and she too maps to get a lovely run throughout. 4. Chateau Miraval and 2. Castanya at least offer different form lines. Chateau Miraval comes through the midweeks where she scrambled home but there was a gap back to third and you'll go broke potting the Waterhouse and Bott-trained two-year-olds this autumn. Castanya has the challenge of 1000m to 1200m, not made any easier by the wide gate. Ran second to Switzerland on debut before beating Embassy. It's all 1000m form though. 6. Extreme Diva hasn't drawn well either, which is the knock. How To Play It: Manaal WIN Race 7 - 4:00PM TAB VERRY ELLEEGANT STAKES (1600m) It was scary how dominant 9. Fangirl was in the Apollo Stakes. The five-year-old showed over the spring that she had improved again with her King Charles demolition the performance that forced us to recognise her as potentially the best horse in the country. This is the first time she has tackled the Randwick mile since then. That's ominous for her rivals. The wide gate on Saturday doesn't change too much given her pattern. James McDonald will ride a patient race in the early stages before letting her slide into the race, just as he did first up. It was the way Hugh Bowman would ride Winx. The most impressive part of Fangirl's win was how fast she was between the 400-200m despite McDonald hardly moving on her. Arrogant. Dangers: It's hard to dream up a scenario where anything from the Apollo can beat Fangirl so that leaves 5. Just Fine. Making him a genuine threat to Fangirl is the potential for him to own the race from in front. The import proved a revelation in his first Australian campaign running faster time than the Chelmsford when winning over the mile first up. Two starts later he won the Metrop in track record time before jumping $3 at WFA in the Caulfield Stakes. Favourite ahead of Alligator Blood. 1. Think It Over boxed away well at the finish in the Apollo. He'll come on from that and is better suited out to the mile. 4. Buckaroo will comes into his own over 2000m but he was an eye-catcher late in the Apollo and maps well. How To Play It: Fangirl, Just Fine QUINELLA Race 8 - 4:35PM DRINKWISE SURROUND STAKES (1400m) 4. Learning To Fly narrowly went down to 3. Kimochi first up in the Light Fingers Stakes over 1200m. That's the obvious form reference for this and there was 1.8 lengths back to third. It's hard to ignore the obvious. She had no excuses on the back of a ground-saving ride from Chad Schofield but was 43 weeks between runs. She clocked the fastest splits from the 800m all the way through to the 200m before perhaps peaking on her run ever so slightly late. Surely she can only improve with the run under her bel and have to respect how firm she was in the market there despite the gap between runs. Keen to see the daughter of Justify out to 1400m for the first time. Looks to draw a perfect gate. The one to beat. Dangers: Kimochi had residual fitness on her side in the Light Fingers with just 10 weeks between runs but she didn't get a lot of luck over the spring so that first up win was nothing less than she deserved. Has run in all the right races, around all the right fillies. Has to run well again. 5. Tiz Invincible could have attacked the line a little better in the Light Fingers but she settled out the back from the wide gate before a lot was asked of her. Want to be very forgiving. Draws kinder on Saturday. James McDonald sticks. 8. Makarena draws horribly. Perhaps she slides across from the draw looking to sit outside of 1. Tropical Squall. Makarena was excellent first up against the colts in the Eskimo Prince. 6. Kristilli goes into everything. How To Play It: Learning To Fly WIN Race 9 - 5:15PM PROVEN THOROUGHBREDS GUY WALTER STAKES (1400m) This race looks to have a tail and 3. Olentia not only has a fitness edge over her main dangers but is also sharper over 1400m. Particularly with a dry track likely. Punters won't need to be reminded of how unlucky she was first up in the Triscay Stakes behind Semana. When she did see daylight she let down with a powerful sprint but the bird had flown. The Chris Waller-trained mare is well set up to go one better and atone for that here. Ignore the fact that after her first up run over the spring everything went pear-shaped. It was through no fault of her own. She endured wide runs, drew horrible gates, nothing went to plan. With five wins from just 11 starts, there is still more to come from this four-year-old. Dangers: 2. Hinged has raced 30 times, 16 of them on Group One company. Twelve months ago she ran in the Apollo Stakes first up and split Anamoe and Fangirl in second. That was on a good track too. Just the one trial ahead of her return but she maps to get control up front. 1. Duais has had 32 starts, with 18 in Group Ones. Trainer Ed Cummings has typically kept her in WFA company but is cognisant of the fact that the six-year-old hasn't won in nearly two years now so has been placed here with that in mind. 6. Ausbred Flirt can show up fresh, just as she did last preparation. Albeit in much easier company. 4. Barbie's Fox found 1100m too slippery first up. Like what she did in Sydney over the spring. How To Play It: Olentia WIN Race 10 - 5:55PM LIVERPOOL CITY CUP (1300m) 2. Coal Crusher was so tough first up in the G2 Expressway Stakes carting the field up to tearaway leader Malkovich. Typically he doesn't peak until third and fourth up in his campaign and trainer Joe Pride still has the blinkers up his sleeve. Have long held the opinion that 1300m is a specialist distance. That little sweet spot. Coal Crusher fits that profile having won four from 5 over the journey. The defeat was in the Winners Stakes when not beaten far by Bella Nipotina and Private Eye. Tyler Schiller has clicked with the six-year-old. Expect a positive ride to come across from the wide gate before letting 13. Whinchat take up the running, not without making the up and comer doing a little more work than he'd like. Dangers: Whinchat has 7kg less than Coal Crusher but he is entitled to, given the company they've raced in recently. This is a big leap for the speedy four-year-old into Group company for the first time but he's finally starting to learn to harness his speed. He is unbeaten when he finds the front. 4. Kovalica got nowhere near his rivals first up over 1300m last campaign but they crawled in front. He clocked sub 33 seconds for this last 600m. This promises to be more truly run. He'll no doubt improve with the run though. Big market watch with import 6. New Energy. He is Group One placed over the mile. Has had three jump outs in Melbourne, winning the latest. 7. 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Ian Wright believes Manchester City are going to be "dancing" after the Premier League reduced Everton's points deduction from 10 to six earlier this week. The Toffees were sanctioned back in November for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules, which state that clubs must not lose more than £105million over a three-year period. They were initially handed a 10-point deduction, but following an appeal, it was announced on Monday that the punishment had been reduced to six. It comes with Manchester City still under investigation for 115 alleged breaches of profit and sustainability over a nine-year period stemming between 2009 and 2018. City's punishment is yet to be determined, but Wright is now concerned the recent events around Everton have undermined the Premier League and that will only play into City's hands. "The Premier League made a mistake on two of the charges," Wright said on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet. "If you've got people who are doing that job, and they've got nine to look over or whatever it is, and they get them wrong to the point where they've got to give points back – what are Manchester City's lawyers going to do to people like this? "They are going to have them dancing! It's ridiculous how they can get that wrong. What I think they should have done, personally what should have happened is, they should do what they are doing, 'right, we are fining you, you are going to get 10 points', and then they [Everton] say, 'right, we are going to appeal'. "Let them appeal, then we find out what's going to happen after the appeal, then you do the judgement. How are you going to do it before? Because now, you get into this embarrassing situation." Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher had some sympathy for the Premier League. He said: "It's never happened before, this is the first time a team has been fined for this, so no one really knows what the right punishment should be. "This is interesting in that, the reason there isn't an actual deterrent for this. If you know the sentence for a crime you're going to commit, you might look at it and go 'it might be worth it' – if we spend a bit more money and we stay up, we'd take that. "The whole point of the Premier League not having a sanction in place was to almost scare, or almost put people off from breaking the rules, because we don't know what the actual sanction is." The reduction of Everton's points deduction has massively boosted their chances of staying in the Premier League this season. They have jumped up to 15th - above Brentford and Nottingham Forest - on 25 points from their 26 fixtures. The Toffees are now five points clear of the relegation zone. However, Everton are also facing a second disciplinary hearing for further breaches, with an outcome expected by Monday, April 8. As for City, there has been much speculation over what punishment they could get. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.

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CARACAS.- More than 40 thousand people applauded the boricua Lenny Tavrez when Maluma welcomed him as a guest artist at the concert that the Colombian offered over the weekend in Venezuela. The Simón Bolívar Monumental Stadium, in Caracas, was the protagonist of the euphoria of all attendees who chanted, at the top of their lungs, the four songs that Tavrez performed with his colleague, making themselves felt in the venue. The surprise of the night began with Because and, at the end, the singers shared a few words with the fans. I don't know if people knew, but I'm a Lenny Tavrez fan. "Did you know that? Where are Lenny's fans?" Maluma shouted with emotion amidst screams and applause from the audience. Lenny Tavrez and Maluma on stage "Can you give me a couple of songs, please?" the man from Medellin asked. "For you? Anything!" the Puerto Rican responded. Then the melody of Hola and the reaction was immediate: the entire Monumental sang in unison with its idols. Then it was the turn of You are enoughand then close your participation with Medallosongs that became world hits in the careers of both performers. "Such was the energy that was experienced with both performers on stage that more than 40 thousand people sang simultaneously with them, becoming a deafening moment. It was difficult to hear the words that they dedicated to the public, since those minutes were accompanied of screams and applause from beginning to end", highlighted the concert production. Lenny Tavrez visited Venezuela to perform private presentations and hold a meeting with more than 30 national media, with whom he spoke about his most recent promotional single. Empelotica feat. Fact.

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Indian TV watchdog, NBDSA, has found several TV anchors including Sudhir Chaudhary, Aman Chopra, Amish Devgan and a colleague of Times Now's Navika Kumar guilty of pushing Islamophobia through their news broadcasts. The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority imposed a fine of Rs. 1 lakh on Times Now Navbharat anchor Himanshu Dixit, the body fined Chopra and Devgan Rs. 50,000 each. Times Now Navbharat has been asked to remove the controversial video. The NBDSA said that it found that when some of the panellists expressed concerns about the communal angle, Dixit 'shouted them down and did not allow them to express their views.' "There may be some instances where boys from a particular community married Hindu girls. However, some such instances should not lead to making generalized statements regarding inter-faith marriages giving them a communal colour," the body said. As for Chaudhary, the NBDSA said that the controversial anchor gave a completely different colour and used the incidents of communal violence to target a particular community during his broadcast on Ram Navami. It warned Aaj Tak to be careful in the future. News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority directs @aajtak channel to remove the video of a show anchored by @sudhirchaudhary on Ram Navami violence as the anchor generalised the acts of certain miscreants to target a particular community. pic.twitter.com/Bb9YklHRSi — Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) February 29, 2024 Coming down heavily on Mukesh Ambani-owned News18, the NBDSA directed the channel to remove three programmes, two hosted by Chopra and one by Devgan for communalising the Shradha Walker murder case. The NBDSA said, "The way the anchors conducted the "so-called debates" was inappropriate, as they used the premise to paint/target an entire community. The term "love jihad" should not be used loosely as religious stereotyping can corrode the secular fabric." The complaint was filed by one Jeet.

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Three days after news broke that the Mid-American Conference voted to add the University of Massachusetts in all sports, UMass made the new era official. The UMass Athletics Committee and the Board of Trustees held meetings on Thursday, accepting the invitation. Massachusetts will join the MAC beginning on July 1, 2025. "As one of the nation's leading public research universities, with a rich tradition of intercollegiate athletics, UMass Amherst is well suited to join the similarly situated institutions of the Mid-American Conference," Chancellor Javier A. Reyes said. "We are aligned with the MAC in our institutional missions, our values, and the profound impact we have on our respective communities. We join the MAC with great enthusiasm knowing that this affiliation through athletics will elevate and extend the profile and exposure of both UMass Amherst and all members of the MAC's member institutions significantly." The only UMass sports that won't play in the MAC are hockey, which will remain in Hockey East; men's soccer, which doesn't have a conference for the time being as the MAC stopped sponsoring it following the 2022 season; men's lacrosse and women's rowing. According to a press release, more information will become available in the coming months regarding those sports' conference membership plans. All Massachusetts sports competing in the Atlantic 10 will stay in the A-10 through the 2024-2025 academic year, maintaining eligibility for conference championships and NCAA postseason play. UMass football, a member of the MAC from 2012-15, will remain independent until the 2025 season. Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford said previously that ever since the Minutemen left the MAC to go independent, finding a conference home for the football program has been a priority for the department. "Our entire athletics program will benefit greatly by aligning and partnering with the Mid-American conference and its member institutions," Bamford said. "As we consider our future in a very challenging and choppy college athletics landscape, having conference peers with similar institutional profiles, aspirations and commitments toward athletics excellence will provide stability and strength. Furthermore, our transition to the MAC will provide additional resources allowing our department to evolve and grow in a manner that will support student academic success and competitive excellence." Massachusetts had contacted the MAC in the past about a possible move which didn't materialize. In fact, it had contacted all Group of 5 commissioners. Joining a conference as a football-only member was no longer an option. Now, UMass reunites with the MAC as a full member, becoming the 13th institution in the conference. "Today marks a historic moment for the Mid-American Conference as we proudly welcome the University of Massachusetts into our family," MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said. "Adding UMass is an exciting next step as we increase the strength of our collective programs. We are thrilled to welcome their student-athletes, coaches, administrators, alumni and fans to the Conference. The opportunity to add a state flagship institution with exceptional academics and a storied athletics tradition does not come along often. I look forward to our collaborative efforts in providing outstanding opportunities for student-athletes to maximize their intellectual and athletic pursuits." Another important aspect to the move was the fact that Massachusetts did not align with the rest of A-10 schools as an institution. UMass wasn't a natural fit for the A-10 as a large, public, state, research university, and it was the only A-10 school with an FBS football program. The MAC is fully comprised of public research institutions. "The addition of UMass expands our geographic footprint into the Northeast, which is a very attractive market, and it will strengthen our league for many years to come," Geoffrey S. Mearns, President of Ball State University said. "With an outstanding academic reputation and an excellent record of athletic success, UMass aligns fully with the MAC's mission and our core values." UMass will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 7 at the Football Performance Center. UMass fans, get ready for MACtion. Pedro Gray Soares can be reached at [email protected] and followed on X @P_GraySoares.

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籠中放鳥,屎上雕花 On New Year's Eve 2023, the online journal Matters published the latest entry in 'Recording History in Calligraphy', a regular column featuring the work of Liu Chan 劉蟾, a Beijing-based artist and writer. The theme of the piece was 'etching flowers on turds' 屎上雕花, an expression that had gained online popularity through the year. It was used to mockingly describe the prodigious efforts by Beijing to sugarcoat, whitewash or otherwise conceal a state of affairs that was in fact a pile of shit. It is said that the expression originated with the following online observation: Working for a State-owned Enterprise really fucked me over. I was desperate to get out after only three months. It was bleeding my soul dry. I was faced with meaningless tasks that were like etching flowers on piles of turd. It nearly destroyed me. We had originally believed that people working in an SOE were geniuses, individuals with grand ambitions who could use such a platform to give full scope to their abilities. What they really need is a stage, not piles of shite. 我也是被國企忽悠瘸了,才三個月就極度想跑,已經在看崗位了,無盡的精神內耗讓人受不了了。一堆屎上雕花的無意義的工作,人都快廢了。我們相信國企工作的每一個人都是天才,都有偉大的抱負,他們希望借助這個平台發揮自己的聰明才智,他們需要的是舞台,而不是一坨坨的屎。 Elsewhere, it was claimed that the expression 'etching flowers on turds' was originally inspired by a remark that Barack Obama had made during his 2008 presidential campaign. He said that when his rivals John McCain and Sarah Palin talked about 'change' it was nothing more than cosmetic change. 'You can put lipstick on a pig,' Obama told a cheering crowd. 'It's still a pig.' He added: You can wrap an old fish in a piece of paper called change. It's still gonna stink. We've had enough of the same old thing. As for 'caged birds', for decades cautious Communist economic planners have advocated limiting economic freedoms. In a bird cage, birds may think they are free but they are not. When the government feels good, they make the bird cage bigger, but when they are uncomfortable they make the cage smaller. — Andy Xie 謝國忠, April 2017 *** Shortly after the appearance of Liu Chan's calligraphic observation about the state of affairs in China, the essayist Li Chengpeng 李承鵬 published his own envoi to the year 2023. Li observed that: … when it all comes down to it, China has no real "new year." Every new year now passes by just like all the old years that have come before. As such, there's never been any real "renewal of life," and that's why what I have written here is not really a summation of the year 2023, nor a prospectus for the year 2024. Moreover, I believe that from here on in, many new years in China's future will be pretty much a repetition of the same old year. That's why I've titled this essay "202X," meaning "the year 202-whatever." — China Has No Real 'New Year', ChinaFile, 21 February 2024 Reader #1 reminded me that US President George W. Bush refereed to Karl Rove, his former political advisor, as a 'turd blossom'. A nickname that was supposedly a term of endearment, the expression was an apt description both of a noxious individual and the kind of ideas that increasingly suffused American politics. In China, the expression 'whitewashing reality' 粉飾太平 has been in common use since the Song dynasty. — Geremie R. Barmé, Editor, China Heritage 1 March 2024 Caged Birds and Turd Blossoms Liu Chan 劉蟾 translated by Geremie R. Barmé *** 'Releasing a bird inside a cage, Etching flowers on turds.' Liu Chan's Colophon: The end of the year 2023 is upon us. Online friends have come up with an expression to describe jobs that are tedious, boring and vacuously repetitive. They say that such elaborate performances are like 'etching flowers on turds'. It's an inspired line. Add to this the fact that, in the post-COVID era, the economy has been trending in the wrong direction. On one hand, they call for the growth of the private sector while, on they other hand, they impose a jumble of restrictions. The same holds true in regard to people's basic rights. On one hand they claim that everyone can enjoy a full suite of rights while, on the other, they make sure you know the limits of those rights, and how much space you actually have in which to exercise them. What's more, that space is constantly being eaten away. It's why the line about 'releasing a bird inside a cage' sums up the overall sense people have had through the year. Dasheng Liu Chan 31 December 2023 【小字題跋】陽曆2023年即將過完。有網友總結其各種繁瑣且無意義、滿是形式主義之工作位「史上雕花」。實為妙語。 又,後怡情時代,經濟負上行。一方面呼籲發展民營經濟,一方面又各種限制。百姓權利亦復如是。一方面聲稱享有權益,一方面明確警示只能在某範圍內,有些許空間。且空間還越收越緊。遂以「籠中放鳥」四字對之,以志這一年之整體感受也。2023年12月31日。 *** Source: - 劉蟾,籠中放鳥,史上雕花, Matters, 2023年12月31日

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Region of Waterloo says bye to blue box business The Region of Waterloo will be out of the blue box business come Saturday as the responsibilities for collection shifts to the province. Region of Waterloo staff say it should be a seamless transition. "Same program, same date. You put your materials out, same types of materials go in the blue box," said Joe Arsenault, director of waste for the region. Arsenault also anticipates the move will save taxpayers around $2 million every year. It comes as part of a provincial mandate. A new company called Circular Materials is gradually taking over recycling pickup across Ontario. What does that mean to you during the transition from 2023 to 2025? Things that stay the same: - Your collection day won't change - Keep doing the two-box sort - What goes in the blue box doesn't change - Green bin, garbage, yard waste and bulky collections continue as is Things that change: You will contact Circular Materials' contractors about… - Blue box issues or concerns - Getting new or exchanging broken blue boxes Bittersweet goodbye to blue box Arsenault says the region is still committed to a greener future. "It is something we should be proud of. The program started here and will continue in many respects in its current format. It's just going to be operated and arranged by others," Arsenault said. Waterloo Region is home of the blue box program, with Nyle Ludolph developing the concept in the 1970s, which has taken off globally. "I think it's a bittersweet experience for many of us who've been here for a while and either knew Nyle or his legacy." CTVNews.ca Top Stories Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Brian Mulroney 'never stopped working for Canadians'

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New York sues beef producer JBS for 'fraudulent' marketing around climate change Updated February 29, 2024 at 5:59 PM ET New York state Attorney General Letitia James sued beef producer JBS in state court for allegedly misleading the public about a pledge the company made to slash its climate pollution in the coming decade. Prosecutors said JBS continued making deceptive marketing claims even after a consumer watchdog group recommended the company stop advertising because it didn't have a strategy to achieve its climate target. JBS is among hundreds of companies around the world that have promised to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming. The Brazilian food maker said in 2021 that it would eliminate or offset all of the heat-trapping emissions from its operations and supply chains by 2040. "Agriculture can and must be part of the global climate solution," Gilberto Tomazoni, chief executive of JBS, said in a statement announcing the goal. "We believe through innovation, investment and collaboration, net zero is within our collective grasp." But prosecutors in New York said that even if JBS had developed a plan, the company couldn't "feasibly" deliver on its climate commitment. The state said there aren't proven ways right now to zero out agriculture emissions at the scale of JBS's operations, and offsetting the company's emissions with things like carbon credits "would be a costly undertaking of an unprecedented degree." "As families continue to face the daily impacts of the climate crisis, they are willing to spend more of their hard-earned money on products from brands that are better for the environment," James said in a statement. "When companies falsely advertise their commitment to sustainability, they are misleading consumers and endangering our planet." JBS didn't respond to a message seeking comment. The New York lawsuit was filed against JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Food Company Holdings. The food company has faced growing criticism as it considers listing shares on a U.S. stock exchange. In 2023, the BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division (NAD), a nonprofit that the advertising industry uses to regulate itself, said that JBS should stop claiming that it is committed to being "net zero by 2040." While the company appeared to make a "significant preliminary investment" to cut its climate pollution, the NAD said there was no evidence that it was carrying out a plan to achieve its target. A review panel upheld the finding on appeal, saying JBS "is in the exploratory stage" of trying to meet its climate pledge. U.S. lawmakers have also raised concerns about the company. Earlier this year, a bipartisan group of senators told the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Wall Street's top regulator, that JBS has a history of "exaggerating environmental stewardship and downplaying other risks." New York state prosecutors are trying to force JBS to stop making "fraudulent and illegal" marketing claims about its climate efforts. The state is also seeking civil fines, among other penalties. Independent researchers say a lot of companies with net-zero climate targets haven't put forward credible plans to cut or offset their greenhouse gas emissions. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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When you were a young child and starting to get a little older, you probably got asked the question a lot by adults: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" The answers might vary from person to person and generation to generation, but no matter the occupation, everyone wants a job that's going to make them a lot of money. To become wealthy, you might have to take on a classic "rich person's job" — one that has a history and track record of creating wealth. Most have an average salary that exceeds $100,000 each year. So what are these tried and true "rich people jobs" that can make you wealthy? Some are ones that have been known to rake in the big bucks for ages, while others are a new spin on an old version of the same position. Either way, GOBankingRates found a few that might be worth polishing your resume up for. Cybersecurity Average Annual Salary: $110,000 This is a field that is hard to break into from entry-level. However, once you get a foot in the door, the money starts rolling into your account. "I would recommend building a few years of broader IT experience," suggested Joe Coletta, founder and CEO of 180 Engineering, a technical recruitment firm. "Perhaps breaking into IT with a help desk job after having a few certifications in hand. The journey isn't simple, but you'll swiftly fly past $100,000 once you get there." Check Out: 10 Ways To Double Your Income With ChatGPT Product Owner Average Annual Salary: $110,000 Do you have a great pitch for the next massive computer product that everyone will want and that stores cannot keep stocked on their shelves? Then great news: You might just be on the road to becoming wealthy simply by turning your idea into a reality and putting it on the market. "With an average salary of over $110,000, product owners on the business side of IT help IT personnel understand business priorities while building software," said Coletta. "You can succeed in the role if you're detail-oriented, a good communicator and interested in learning about technology." Investment Banker Average Annual Salary: $125,000 If you move money, you can make money. That is what investment bankers take care of — from merger facilitation and acquisitions to guiding price for securities. Justin Albertynas, a financial expert and the CEO of Ratepunk, notes that the average starting salary for an investment banker is $125,000. "…But bonuses can push total compensation into the millions for top performers," Albertynas mentioned. "Even an analyst — average age 22-27 — can make up to $200,000 a year with all the bonuses, with the most senior positions in the investment banks netting upwards of $1 million a year," said Albertynas. Corporate Attorney Average Annual Salary: $150,000 These are the legal brains working in the background of major business deals, mergers and acquisitions, and they get paid well to do so. "Corporate attorneys earn around $150,000 a year," Albertynas explained, "and becoming a corporate attorney typically requires about seven years of post-undergraduate education and examination, followed by continued learning and, often, specialization within the field of corporate law." Dentist Average Annual Salary: $150,000 You might dread going to the dentist, but they love it when you come see them for a cleaning or cavity filling. That's because they are getting paid well to make sure your teeth are in tip top health. Nathan Brunner, CEO of Salarship, said, "Dentist is a rich-people job due to its high earning potential, with average salaries of about $150,000, allowing for a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle. "Additionally, dentistry provides professional prestige and autonomy, as dentists are respected in their communities and often run their own practices, allowing them to be independent in their careers." Actuary Average Annual Salary: $250,000 "Actuarial sciences are becoming increasingly sought-after by math pros due to their high earning potential," said Coletta, who highlights the fact that after clearing a couple of initial — albeit challenging — exams, an actuary can earn a starting salary above $70,000 a year. "From there, it goes onwards and upwards with plenty of room for growth," Coletta added, "with FSAs making $250,000 on average and broader multifunctional team leaders going far beyond." Surgeon Average Annual Salary: $500,000 This is especially true for doctors in specialized fields like neurosurgery or cardiovascular surgery, because their expertise leads to their saving patients' lives. "The average median salary for a cardiothoracic surgeon in the U.S. is around $500,000 a year," Albertynas said. "But, although the money is definitely nice, it takes a daunting amount of time to become a qualified surgeon — 15-18 years after high school, to be exact." More From GOBankingRates

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RB Global, Inc. (NYSE:RBA – Get Free Report) (TSE:RBA) insider Darren Jeffrey Watt sold 1,100 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.05, for a total value of $84,755.00. Following the sale, the insider now owns 21,103 shares in the company, valued at $1,625,986.15. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Darren Jeffrey Watt also recently made the following trade(s): - On Monday, December 4th, Darren Jeffrey Watt sold 1,094 shares of RB Global stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $65.94, for a total value of $72,138.36. RB Global Trading Down 0.4 % Shares of RBA traded down $0.32 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $75.91. The stock had a trading volume of 1,519,891 shares, compared to its average volume of 949,022. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 1.31 and a quick ratio of 1.18. RB Global, Inc. has a 1 year low of $51.07 and a 1 year high of $77.99. The stock's 50 day moving average is $66.60 and its 200 day moving average is $64.39. The firm has a market cap of $13.87 billion, a PE ratio of 89.31, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.76 and a beta of 0.83. RB Global Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 9th will be given a dividend of $0.27 per share. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.42%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 8th. RB Global's payout ratio is 127.06%. Analyst Ratings Changes A number of analysts have issued reports on the stock. StockNews.com upgraded shares of RB Global from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, February 9th. Raymond James upped their target price on shares of RB Global from $78.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday. Royal Bank of Canada increased their price target on shares of RB Global from $75.00 to $93.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Monday. National Bankshares increased their price target on shares of RB Global from $71.00 to $73.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, November 10th. Finally, Scotiabank increased their price target on shares of RB Global from $76.00 to $88.00 and gave the company a "sector outperform" rating in a report on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, RB Global currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $79.67. Institutional Trading of RB Global Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in shares of RB Global during the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new position in shares of RB Global in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Oakworth Capital Inc. raised its position in shares of RB Global by 53.3% in the 4th quarter. Oakworth Capital Inc. now owns 466 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 162 shares during the last quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of RB Global in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $45,000. Finally, Quilter Plc purchased a new position in shares of RB Global in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $587,759,000. 90.24% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. About RB Global RB Global, Inc, an omnichannel marketplace, provides insights, services, and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Its marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., an auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding; IAA, a digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers; Rouse Services, which provides asset management, data-driven intelligence, and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, a technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle; Xcira that provides live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport solution. 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J.S. Bach's The Passion According to St. John is a towering masterpiece of the Baroque era of choral and orchestral works of all time. This masterpiece will be presented with musical ensembles of the Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra and Choir, The Roanoke Valley Choral Society, and choirs of St. John Lutheran and First Evangelical Presbyterian Churches. The work features reflective chorales, choruses, solos arias and text from the Gospel of John which will heighten the listener's personal connection to the historical story. Michael Shasberger serves as Artistic Director for Roanoque Baroque. Patricia Kelley Trail serves as Conductor for The Roanoke Valley Choral Society. Performance: J.S. Bach's The Passion According to St. John – Friday, March 29 @ 7:00 P.M. – First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2101 Jefferson St.; Roanoke, VA 24014 Free Access with suggested contribution of $20 and plenty of free parking! Tickets are available at the door. The performance will last approximately two hours.

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MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual state of the nation address on Thursday, issuing explicit nuclear threats to the West even as he assured Russians their country could both emerge victorious from the war in Ukraine and thrive economically at home. The Kremlin billed the speech as akin to a campaign platform reveal — no less than Putin's vision for Russia's future ahead of a March election in which he faces no serious competition for a fifth term in office. But the Kremlin leader made no mention of the vote, as he blended belligerence with optimism in a sprawling, two-hour-plus speech before Russia's Federal Assembly that in its opening moments touched most heavily onthe now 2-year-old war in Ukraine. Putin warned that if Ukraine's Western backers deepened their involvement in the war, such as sending troops, the consequences for the "invaders" would be "tragic" and it would risk starting a nuclear war. "They must realize that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory," Putin said, in apparent reference to increasingly lethal Western weapons provided to Kyiv. "What they are now suggesting and scaring the world with — all that raises the real threat of a nuclear conflict that will mean the destruction of our civilization." The remarks came just days after French President Emmanuel Macron said Western countries should not rule out deploying ground troops in Ukraine. NATO allies, including the United States, publicly rejected the suggestion. Putin denied recent U.S. accusations that Russia intends to launch nuclear weapons in space, calling the accusations U.S. "demagoguery" and an American election-year stunt designedto lure Russia into arms negotiations talks. He also accused the West of deliberately drawing the Soviet Union into a self-depleting arms race — and vowed Russia would play it smarter this time around. "Our task is to develop a military industrial complex in a way that increases the scientific, technological and industrial potential of the country," Putin said. Domestic issues and a Russian version of the GI bill As he has in the past, Putin touted the Russian economy's ability to withstand Western sanctions over the war — praising a decade-long government effort to buffer the Russian market even as he acknowledged there was much work still to be done. The Kremlin leader unveiled a list of long-term goals, from increasing the national birthrate and workers' wages to improving outputs in agriculture and industry. It felt at times like an echo of the five-year economic plans much touted but rarely implemented in the heyday of the USSR. Much of the address was dedicated to a slew of new government programs aimed at improvingRussians' lives — with Putin promising more money for families, children, schools and small-to-midsize businesses. Putin also announced a program akin to the U.S. GI Bill for Russian veterans of the war in Ukraine, calling them the country's "new elite," destined to fill the future ranks of business and government. If there were concerns over how Russia's government could afford both the war and social spending, they were left unsaid. Applause from increasingly fidgety dignitaries kept coming. The fight for a silent majority As he has throughout the conflict, Putin insisted Russians had united behind the war effort, despite growing evidence of divisions and war fatigue. One anti-war politician who was gaining popularity toward a campaign for the presidential election was disqualified by the electoral commission, which said there were irregularities in signatures gathered to get his name on the ballot. The death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny under mysterious circumstances in a remote Russian prison colony this month has drawn only further global attention to government repression of anti-war sentiment. And families of civilians mobilized for the war effort in 2022 have also grown increasingly vocal with calls to bring their loved ones home from the front. It appears they are not alone. A new independent poll suggests that a large majority of Russians — 75% — would endorse Putin signing a peace agreement "tomorrow." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Updated February 29, 2024 at 6:13 PM ET Jack Teixeira, the former Air National guardsman charged with leaking classified military documents online, is expected to plead guilty in the case. Prosecutors on Thursday filed a motion in federal court in Boston asking for a change of plea hearing next week. The request comes almost a year after Teixeira was arrested and charged with the illegal retention and transmission of national defense information. He originally pleaded not guiltyto the charges. Teixiera was indicted in June 2023by a federal grand jury in Boston following his arrest that April after he allegedly shared highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine, in addition to other to national security issues on Discord, the social media site. What Teixiera is alleged to have done According to charging documents, Teixeira had worked in the 102nd Intelligence Wing based at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod, Mass., since May 2022 until his arrest. He was a cyber transports systems journeyman — similar to an information technology specialist — for the National Guard. His unit provides worldwide intelligence for combat support and homeland security. Teixeira was granted a "top secret security clearance" in 2021, meaning he would have signed a "lifetime binding non-disclosure agreement" acknowledging that leaking protected information could result in criminal charges, according to the federal complaint. According to the court documents, a social media user suspected of being Teixeira began releasing classified information in "paragraphs of text" onto a social media platform later revealed to be Discord as early as December 2022. Initially, the purpose of divulging secret information was to "discuss geopolitical affairs and current and historical wars," the federal complaint said. But beginning in January, the online user began posting photographs of what appeared to be official U.S. government documents with classification markings. Among the documents photographed was the status of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including troop movements on a particular date. The leaker later explained to another user that he was concerned that he would get in trouble for "making the transcriptions of text in the workplace" so he began taking the documents to his residence and photographing them, another online user known to have interacted with the leaker told the FBI. Fallout from the leaks Following the leaks, the Air National Guard took action against 15 service members, ranging from sergeants to colonels, for dereliction of duties for not stopping Teixeira's alleged activity. Some were fired, others received administrative punishment. Col. Sean Riley, who headed the 102nd Intelligence Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod, was relieved of command. The Guard said it also suspended other commanders and said the 102nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group was "taken off mission" when Teixeira was discovered as the source of the unauthorized disclosures. The Air Force Inspector General's report painted a damning picture of inaction by officials in Teixeira's unit, who were repeatedly aware of what he was doing. "Had any of these members come forward, security officials would likely have facilitated restricting systems/facility access and alerted the appropriate authorities, reducing the length and depth of the unauthorized and unlawful disclosures by several months," the report said. With reporting by NPR's Juliana Kim, Jenna McLaughlin and Tom Bowman Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Home Office pilot that put ankle tags on migrants 'breached data protection law' The Information Commissioner's Office has issued an enforcement notice and warning to the Home Office. A Home Office pilot scheme to place ankle tags on up to 600 migrants on immigration bail to track their location breached UK data protection law, a watchdog has said. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said the Home Office had failed to sufficiently assess the risks posed by the electronic monitoring of people, including the privacy concerns around the continuous collection of a person's location. The data protection regulator said it had now issued an enforcement notice and a warning to the Home Office over the pilot, which orders the department to update its privacy policies and warns that data collection on a similar basis would spark enforcement action by the regulator. The pilot had been evaluating whether electronic monitoring was an effective way to maintain regular contact with asylum claimants, while reducing the risk of absconding and offering a potential alternative to detention. The ICO said it had been in discussion with the Home Office about the scheme since August 2022, after concerns about the pilot were raised by Privacy International. The pilot scheme ended in December 2023, but the ICO said the Home Office continues to have access to data gathered during the trial. Having examined the scheme, the data protection watchdog said the Home Office had also failed to assess the potential impact on people who may already be in a vulnerable position because of their immigration status, for reasons such as the conditions of their journey to the UK, or English not being their first language. The ICO said the Home Office did not sufficiently consider how to mitigate against those risks, for example by providing clear information about why people's location data was being collected and how it would be used. The regulator added that throughout its enquiries, the Home Office had also been unable to adequately explain why it was necessary or proportionate to access the data it collected. Information Commissioner John Edwards said: "Having access to a person's 24/7 movements is highly intrusive, as it is likely to reveal a lot of information about them, including the potential to infer sensitive information such as their religion, sexuality, or health status. "Lack of clarity on how this information will be used can also inadvertently inhibit people's movements and freedom to take part in day-to-day activities. "If such information were to be mishandled or misinterpreted, it could potentially have harmful consequences to people and their future. "The Home Office did not assess those risks sufficiently, which means the pilot scheme was not legally compliant. "We recognise the Home Office's crucial work to keep the UK safe, and it's for them to decide on what measures are necessary to do so. "But I'm sending a clear warning to the Home Office that they cannot take the same approach in the future. It is our duty to uphold people's information rights, regardless of their circumstances." In response, a Home Office spokesperson said: "We are disappointed that the ICO has issued this notice and whilst acknowledging improvements to documentation could be made, we reject the claim that the privacy risks of the scheme weren't sufficiently addressed. "The pilot was designed to help us maintain contact with selected asylum claimants, deter absconding and progress asylum claims more effectively. "We will now carefully consider the ICO's findings and respond in due course." Under the enforcement notice issued, the Home Office has been ordered to update its internal policies, access guidance and privacy information in relation to data it retained from the pilot scheme. The formal warning issued alongside the notice states that any future data processing on the same basis by the Home Office would breach data protection law and would see the ICO take enforcement action.

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Biden and Trump were both at the border today, staking out ground on a key 2024 issue Updated February 29, 2024 at 5:57 PM ET President Biden squared off against former President Donald Trump on Thursday on one of the issues expected to dominate the 2024 presidential election: immigration. Both Biden and Trump visited two Texas border communities a few hundred miles apart that have been grappling with large numbers of migrants seeking asylum. Biden went to Brownsville, and Trump to Eagle Pass. The trip was heavy on symbolism and short on new ideas to tackle the issue. Trump sought to paint a picture of uncontrolled crime and violence, which he blamed on Biden — while Biden sought to show he had agreed to a get-tough bill, blaming Trump and his Republican allies in Congress for blocking it. It's only the second time during his presidency that Biden has been to the border. The trip comes as Biden goes on the offensive, trying to turn the tables on an issue that has been a liability for him. Only 29% of respondents in a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist pollsaid they approve of the way Biden is handling immigration. Biden is trying to flip the script on this issue Biden met with Border Patrol agents and local leaders in Brownsville as he blamed House Republicans for failing to pass border funding and policy changes that the community has been seeking. Biden has said Trump saw a political advantage for his party to block bipartisan legislation that would have tightened rules for asylum, expanded detention facilities and provided more money to hire more border agents. Had the legislation passed, it would have helped Biden show he was willing to get tough on the issue. On Thursday, he urged Republicans to revive the package, and wrapped up his remarks by inviting Trump to work with him — something that is highly unlikely to happen in this election year. "We can do it together. You know — and I know — it's the toughest, most efficient, most effective border security bill this country has ever seen. So instead of playing politics with the issue, why don't we just get together and get it done?" Biden said. Trump sees the border as a winning issue for him Trump — the front-runner in the race to be the Republican nominee in November — announced his trip to the border first. His team said Biden had chased him to the border and said that strategy would backfire. Trump went to Eagle Pass, a community where the state government has been trying to play a bigger role in enforcement, and highlighted recent crimes committed by migrants in major cities. Trump blamed Biden for the death of a 22-year-old nursing student in Georgia. An undocumented Venezuelan immigrant has been arrested for the crime. "I spoke to her parents yesterday. They're incredible people. They're devastated beyond belief. But she was beautiful, just so beautiful in so many ways. And brutally assaulted, horrifically beaten," Trump said. Biden's campaign said Trump was fear mongering and said that violent crime had fallen during Biden's time in office — something the White House highlighted with police chiefs the day before the border visit. "All he cares about is stirring up hate, stirring up division ... going even further than the extremism that we saw when he last held power," said Michael Tyler, a Biden spokesperson. The stakes for both leaders are high Polls show a majority of Americans trust Republicans more than Democrats on securing the border. A new Monmouth University poll found that 53% of respondents support building a border wall, the first time a majority of Americans have backed the proposal since Trump launched his first presidential campaign. As he did in his first run for office, Trump has made border security a central theme for 2024. He has promised to launch the largest domestic deportation operation in American history if elected. Democrats saw an opening in a New York special election But Democrats see an opportunity to counter a prevailing narrative that they are soft on border security while Republicans are viewed as hawkish. House Democrat Tom Suozzi won his special election in New York earlier this month by campaigning hard on Republicans spoiling the bipartisan border bill. Evan Roth Smith, a Democratic pollster for the political strategy group, Blueprint, said that showed it's possible for Democrats to paint Republicans as "unserious about border security." He said it's not unlike the opportunity Democrats seized to effectively campaign against Republicans after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. "We now have proof-positive in this latest election that Republicans are out over their skis again on immigration. They don't know what to do," Roth Smith said. "And they've handed Democrats something they can run on for months or maybe years." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Toronto, Mar 1 (AP) Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney is dead at the age of 84, his daughter said in a social media post Thursday. The country's 18th prime minister died peacefully and surrounded by family, Caroline Mulroney said in a post on X, formerly known as twitter. Mulroney's family said last summer he was improving daily after a heart procedure that followed treatment for prostate cancer in early 2023. Mulroney, who headed the Progressive Conservative party, soared to the largest majority mandate in history when he was elected in 1984. He entered the job with massive support, but he left with the lowest approval rating in the history of polling. Mulroney lived in Montreal. (AP)

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SAN SALVADOR.- The government of Nayib Bukele eliminated topics related to gender ideology of the programs taught in the country's public education, after so ordered by the president, who recently achieved his re-election with 84% of the votes, as endorsed by the Electoral Court. "Confirmed: we have removed every use or trace of gender ideology from public schools," said the Minister of Education, José Mauricio Pineda on the social network X. In this way, the topic was removed from books, guides and audiovisual materials. Pineda added in his publication that "gender ideology is confusing our children" to argue the measure. Bukele has said that he will not allow gender ideology in education which is taught in schools and colleges in the country. Recently, the president participated in the Conservative Political Action Conference in the United States, where he said that it is "important that the curriculum does not carry this gender ideology and all these things," and assured that "parents must be informed and have a voice and "I vote on what their children are going to learn." And he added that "the teaching of gender ideology is an attempt to destroy future generations," and that "it is imperative to reintegrate God, morality and civility in schools." Feminist groups reject the measure. Bukele managed to be re-elected for a second presidential term in the elections on February 4, and has enormous support from the population. According to the forum Americas Society Council of the Americas, the president has overwhelming popularity with the support of nine out of 10 Salvadorans. His government, just as it has defenders, also has critics. The latter point out that the president has taken authoritarian measures that violate human rights within the framework of the state of emergency that has already been extended 17 times since it was first decreed in March 2022. However, many Salvadorans support the president because his government significantly reduced violence, El Salvador became the safest country in the region. Source: EDITORIAL / With information from elpais.com

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'They're working an extra day for free': Leap day's impact on employees Leap days may be good news for anyone who gets paid hourly. Not so much for some salaried workers. Ryan Watkins, an employment lawyer with Whitten & Lublin Employment Lawyers,told CTV News thatemployees who are paid hourly are compensated for all actual hours worked. Salaried employees paid on a weekly or bi-weekly basis would also be paid for working on Feb. 29. But it's different for those paid monthly or semi-monthly -- once on the 15th and once on the last day of the month. If employees work a leap day they would likely not be eligible for additional pay. "Unless there is a stipulation in the employee's employment contract that says that they get paid for this extra day, they're not going to get paid," Watkins explained. "Employers are kind of getting away scot-free." He said Canadian employers are saving lots of money from their salaried workers each leap day. "They're working an extra day for free, effectively," Watkins added. Why do we have a leap day? Experts say without the leap day the timing of the seasons would all change. "In just the span of 700 years, if we didn't do this correction, the summer that we experience now in June, would actually have shifted all the way to December," explained The Great Orbax, a science communicator with the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph, in a video posted online. Orbax said it takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the sun. But that would mean each year would have to start six hours late. "Instead of changing our whole calendar, what we do is we save up those six hours, and every four years that makes 24 hours, and we tag on an extra day," he explained in an interview with CTV News. But it's even more complicated than that. It actually takes the Earth 365 days, five hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds to fully orbit the sun. Over four years we actually end up 45 minutes short. "But it works out well, because every 100 years we end up with a whole day extra, and we take that one away from what would otherwise have been a leap year," Orbax explained. That extra day is added every 400 years. "This extra day accumulates pretty quickly and the reason that we do it is to keep our current calendar that we have now in line with what we picture the seasons to be." Orbax said fewer corrections would be needed if society followed a calendar based on the moon instead of the sun, but humans would still probably struggle to make the math work. CTVNews.ca Top Stories Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Brian Mulroney 'never stopped working for Canadians'

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Biden and Trump were both at the border today, staking out ground on a key 2024 issue Updated February 29, 2024 at 5:57 PM ET President Biden squared off against former President Donald Trump on Thursday on one of the issues expected to dominate the 2024 presidential election: immigration. Both Biden and Trump visited two Texas border communities a few hundred miles apart that have been grappling with large numbers of migrants seeking asylum. Biden went to Brownsville, and Trump to Eagle Pass. The trip was heavy on symbolism and short on new ideas to tackle the issue. Trump sought to paint a picture of uncontrolled crime and violence, which he blamed on Biden — while Biden sought to show he had agreed to a get-tough bill, blaming Trump and his Republican allies in Congress for blocking it. It's only the second time during his presidency that Biden has been to the border. The trip comes as Biden goes on the offensive, trying to turn the tables on an issue that has been a liability for him. Only 29% of respondents in a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist pollsaid they approve of the way Biden is handling immigration. Biden is trying to flip the script on this issue Biden met with Border Patrol agents and local leaders in Brownsville as he blamed House Republicans for failing to pass border funding and policy changes that the community has been seeking. Biden has said Trump saw a political advantage for his party to block bipartisan legislation that would have tightened rules for asylum, expanded detention facilities and provided more money to hire more border agents. Had the legislation passed, it would have helped Biden show he was willing to get tough on the issue. On Thursday, he urged Republicans to revive the package, and wrapped up his remarks by inviting Trump to work with him — something that is highly unlikely to happen in this election year. "We can do it together. You know — and I know — it's the toughest, most efficient, most effective border security bill this country has ever seen. So instead of playing politics with the issue, why don't we just get together and get it done?" Biden said. Trump sees the border as a winning issue for him Trump — the front-runner in the race to be the Republican nominee in November — announced his trip to the border first. His team said Biden had chased him to the border and said that strategy would backfire. Trump went to Eagle Pass, a community where the state government has been trying to play a bigger role in enforcement, and highlighted recent crimes committed by migrants in major cities. Trump blamed Biden for the death of a 22-year-old nursing student in Georgia. An undocumented Venezuelan immigrant has been arrested for the crime. "I spoke to her parents yesterday. They're incredible people. They're devastated beyond belief. But she was beautiful, just so beautiful in so many ways. And brutally assaulted, horrifically beaten," Trump said. Biden's campaign said Trump was fear mongering and said that violent crime had fallen during Biden's time in office — something the White House highlighted with police chiefs the day before the border visit. "All he cares about is stirring up hate, stirring up division ... going even further than the extremism that we saw when he last held power," said Michael Tyler, a Biden spokesperson. The stakes for both leaders are high Polls show a majority of Americans trust Republicans more than Democrats on securing the border. A new Monmouth University poll found that 53% of respondents support building a border wall, the first time a majority of Americans have backed the proposal since Trump launched his first presidential campaign. As he did in his first run for office, Trump has made border security a central theme for 2024. He has promised to launch the largest domestic deportation operation in American history if elected. Democrats saw an opening in a New York special election But Democrats see an opportunity to counter a prevailing narrative that they are soft on border security while Republicans are viewed as hawkish. House Democrat Tom Suozzi won his special election in New York earlier this month by campaigning hard on Republicans spoiling the bipartisan border bill. Evan Roth Smith, a Democratic pollster for the political strategy group, Blueprint, said that showed it's possible for Democrats to paint Republicans as "unserious about border security." He said it's not unlike the opportunity Democrats seized to effectively campaign against Republicans after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. "We now have proof-positive in this latest election that Republicans are out over their skis again on immigration. They don't know what to do," Roth Smith said. "And they've handed Democrats something they can run on for months or maybe years." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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(Bloomberg) -- B. Riley Financial Inc. posted a wider quarterly loss, halved its dividend and delayed filing its annual report, citing a review of transactions with a key client that have drawn attacks by short sellers. Shares of the boutique investment bank fell 15% in late trading. Most Read from Bloomberg The delay was due to the review by its board and outside counsel of its dealings with Brian Kahn, the former head of Franchise Group Inc., B. Riley said in a statement. The investment bank also retained Moelis & Co. to help assess strategic options such as a sale for its appraisal and asset-disposition businesses, formerly known as Great American Group. B. Riley's fourth-quarter loss totaled $70 million, or $2.32 a share, compared with $59 million a year earlier, the Los Angeles-based company said. Revenue dropped to $346 million from $382 million. The dividend was cut to 50 cents a share from $1. The payout was cut "to focus on the many opportunities we have to invest in our own business, including potentially repurchasing our debt at attractive prices," Chief Executive Officer Bryant Riley said in the statement. B. Riley didn't give a firm estimate on when it will file the overdue report, formally known as a Form 10-K, but added it doesn't expect any significant changes to the financial results it released Thursday. Such a delay, however, can unnerve investors because it puts off certification by the company's outside auditing firm, and Bryant Riley declined during the conference call to tell an investor whether the auditors have agreed to sign off. Shares of B. Riley have lost more than half their value in the past 12 months amid concern about its deals with Kahn, a former business partner who has been blamed by some investors for the 2020 collapse of a hedge fund unrelated to B. Riley called Prophecy Asset Management. The fund's demise has been the subject of a federal investigation, and a key executive there pleaded guilty to fraud charges in November. Franchise Group While Kahn was managing money for Prophecy, he acquired a controlling stake in Franchise Group, a collection of retail chains that he later took private in August with help from B. Riley. Short sellers contend that the Prophecy fraud case casts doubt on the validity of his ownership in Franchise Group and could impair B. Riley's stakes in that firm. Kahn maintains he didn't do anything wrong and has said he was among those who were defrauded. He hasn't been charged with anything. Read More: SEC Probes B. Riley Deals With Client Tied to Failed Fund B. Riley previously dismissed the idea that fallout from the Prophecy episode could affect its own fortunes or its assets related to Franchise Group, and has lashed out at short sellers pushing the narrative. In a Feb. 22 statement, B. Riley said a nine-week review commissioned by the board's audit committee using outside counsel had concluded "the company and its executives, including Bryant Riley, had no involvement with, or knowledge of, any of the alleged misconduct concerning Prophecy." Great American Great American, the unit that might be sold, has played a prominent role in retailer turnarounds, restructurings, bankruptcies and liquidations, including clients such as Toys 'R' Us and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Bryant Riley declined to say how much a sale of the unit might raise, but it's "poised to take off with a different entity," he told investors during the conference call. "I think a larger institution with a bigger balance sheet is going to kill it with that asset." The proceeds, along with savings from the dividend cut, could help meet part of B. Riley's upcoming debt maturities, some of which might be more costly to refinance if interest rates stay high. Thursday's statement listed $2.36 billion of debt at year-end, along with $1.9 billion of cash and investments. About $183 million had been scheduled to come due this year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg before Thursday's quarterly report, and close to $480 million was set for 2025. Some of those debts could be bought back at discounted prices to reduce the burden. "We have an opportunity to, I think, create real value based on the perception of our company right now by some," Bryant Riley said. Read More: Franchise Group's Kahn Steps Down Amid Hedge Fund Inquiry Some short sellers remained unconvinced after the presentation. "B. Riley has yet to tell the truth about its relationship with Brian Kahn," Marc Cohodes, who has been betting against the company's stock, said via email. He expressed doubt about B. Riley's ability to file its annual report, adding, "the debt of the company is far greater than their underperforming assets." (Updates with comments from conference call and short seller, starting in the fifth paragraph.) Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek ©2024 Bloomberg L.P.

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MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual state of the nation address on Thursday, issuing explicit nuclear threats to the West even as he assured Russians their country could both emerge victorious from the war in Ukraine and thrive economically at home. The Kremlin billed the speech as akin to a campaign platform reveal — no less than Putin's vision for Russia's future ahead of a March election in which he faces no serious competition for a fifth term in office. But the Kremlin leader made no mention of the vote, as he blended belligerence with optimism in a sprawling, two-hour-plus speech before Russia's Federal Assembly that in its opening moments touched most heavily onthe now 2-year-old war in Ukraine. Putin warned that if Ukraine's Western backers deepened their involvement in the war, such as sending troops, the consequences for the "invaders" would be "tragic" and it would risk starting a nuclear war. "They must realize that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory," Putin said, in apparent reference to increasingly lethal Western weapons provided to Kyiv. "What they are now suggesting and scaring the world with — all that raises the real threat of a nuclear conflict that will mean the destruction of our civilization." The remarks came just days after French President Emmanuel Macron said Western countries should not rule out deploying ground troops in Ukraine. NATO allies, including the United States, publicly rejected the suggestion. Putin denied recent U.S. accusations that Russia intends to launch nuclear weapons in space, calling the accusations U.S. "demagoguery" and an American election-year stunt designedto lure Russia into arms negotiations talks. He also accused the West of deliberately drawing the Soviet Union into a self-depleting arms race — and vowed Russia would play it smarter this time around. "Our task is to develop a military industrial complex in a way that increases the scientific, technological and industrial potential of the country," Putin said. Domestic issues and a Russian version of the GI bill As he has in the past, Putin touted the Russian economy's ability to withstand Western sanctions over the war — praising a decade-long government effort to buffer the Russian market even as he acknowledged there was much work still to be done. The Kremlin leader unveiled a list of long-term goals, from increasing the national birthrate and workers' wages to improving outputs in agriculture and industry. It felt at times like an echo of the five-year economic plans much touted but rarely implemented in the heyday of the USSR. Much of the address was dedicated to a slew of new government programs aimed at improvingRussians' lives — with Putin promising more money for families, children, schools and small-to-midsize businesses. Putin also announced a program akin to the U.S. GI Bill for Russian veterans of the war in Ukraine, calling them the country's "new elite," destined to fill the future ranks of business and government. If there were concerns over how Russia's government could afford both the war and social spending, they were left unsaid. Applause from increasingly fidgety dignitaries kept coming. The fight for a silent majority As he has throughout the conflict, Putin insisted Russians had united behind the war effort, despite growing evidence of divisions and war fatigue. One anti-war politician who was gaining popularity toward a campaign for the presidential election was disqualified by the electoral commission, which said there were irregularities in signatures gathered to get his name on the ballot. The death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny under mysterious circumstances in a remote Russian prison colony this month has drawn only further global attention to government repression of anti-war sentiment. And families of civilians mobilized for the war effort in 2022 have also grown increasingly vocal with calls to bring their loved ones home from the front. It appears they are not alone. A new independent poll suggests that a large majority of Russians — 75% — would endorse Putin signing a peace agreement "tomorrow." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Kidney failure patients 'up to eight times more likely to suffer heart attack' Research from the British Heart Foundation suggests patients with kidney failure are many more times higher than the general population. People with kidney failure are up to eight times more likely to have a heart attack and up to four times more likely to have a stroke than those without, a new study suggests. An analysis of kidney patient failure data over 20 years by the British Heart Foundation Scotland indicated that people with kidney failure have a higher risk of dying as a result. The study, published in the European Heart Journal on Friday, also suggested women have a greater risk than men. However, researchers found cheap and simple treatment strategies could help improve survival rates for people with kidney failure who have had a heart attack or stroke. The research revealed that over 40% of patients who were not prescribed dual anti-platelet drugs died of a heart-related problem within a year whereas the figure dropped to nearly 14% for those who were given the medications. Anti-platelet drugs are commonly prescribed to the general population after a heart attack or stroke to prevent blood clotting. It is estimated that over 600,000 people in Scotland are affected by chronic kidney disease, a long-term progressive condition where the kidneys don't work as well as they should. Around 5,500 people in Scotland are currently being treated for kidney failure, the final stage of the disease. Kidney disease patients are at higher risk of heart attacks or strokes than the general population, the British Heart Foundation said. Their risk increases as their kidney function declines and is highest in patients with kidney failure. It is the first study to assess whether heart attack and stroke rate treatments and survival had improved for kidney failure patients over 20 years. The researchers used anonymised healthcare data from more than 16,000 Scottish kidney failure patients from 1996 to 2016. Heart attack and stroke rates halved in kidney failure patients over the 20 years and the number of deaths because of them also fell. But the drop lagged behind the large decreases seen in the rest of the population, the study said and as a result, the gap is now bigger than it was 20 years ago – even more so for women compared to men. David McColgan, head of British Heart Foundation Scotland, which funded the research, said: "This wide-ranging data study is a great example of the world-leading research into heart and circulatory diseases coming out of Scotland, that we are proud to support. "There are over 20,000 hospital admissions for heart attack or stroke in Scotland each year, and many thousands more people here live with kidney disease. "The data shows that, compared to other groups, kidney failure patients' risk of having a heart attack or stroke remains exceptionally high. "It is crucial that further research is done to learn more about the link between the two and try to lower this risk. "Only with the Scottish public's continuing generosity and support will we be able to keep our life saving work going." Professor Bryan Williams, chief scientific and medical officer at the British Heart Foundation, said: "This comprehensive study shows that, despite some improvements in recent decades, kidney failure patients are still at an unacceptably high risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and in some cases dying. "Over the course of this study, which looks at patient data over 20 years, we have seen great progress in heart attack and stroke prevention and treatment for the wider population. "But this progress is under threat as premature death rates from heart and circulatory diseases have risen in the UK in the past few years. "Against this backdrop, much more focused work needs to be done to ensure that kidney failure patients are not left behind when it comes to heart and circulatory disease care."

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Updated February 29, 2024 at 6:13 PM ET Jack Teixeira, the former Air National guardsman charged with leaking classified military documents online, is expected to plead guilty in the case. Prosecutors on Thursday filed a motion in federal court in Boston asking for a change of plea hearing next week. The request comes almost a year after Teixeira was arrested and charged with the illegal retention and transmission of national defense information. He originally pleaded not guiltyto the charges. Teixiera was indicted in June 2023by a federal grand jury in Boston following his arrest that April after he allegedly shared highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine, in addition to other to national security issues on Discord, the social media site. What Teixiera is alleged to have done According to charging documents, Teixeira had worked in the 102nd Intelligence Wing based at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod, Mass., since May 2022 until his arrest. He was a cyber transports systems journeyman — similar to an information technology specialist — for the National Guard. His unit provides worldwide intelligence for combat support and homeland security. Teixeira was granted a "top secret security clearance" in 2021, meaning he would have signed a "lifetime binding non-disclosure agreement" acknowledging that leaking protected information could result in criminal charges, according to the federal complaint. According to the court documents, a social media user suspected of being Teixeira began releasing classified information in "paragraphs of text" onto a social media platform later revealed to be Discord as early as December 2022. Initially, the purpose of divulging secret information was to "discuss geopolitical affairs and current and historical wars," the federal complaint said. But beginning in January, the online user began posting photographs of what appeared to be official U.S. government documents with classification markings. Among the documents photographed was the status of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including troop movements on a particular date. The leaker later explained to another user that he was concerned that he would get in trouble for "making the transcriptions of text in the workplace" so he began taking the documents to his residence and photographing them, another online user known to have interacted with the leaker told the FBI. Fallout from the leaks Following the leaks, the Air National Guard took action against 15 service members, ranging from sergeants to colonels, for dereliction of duties for not stopping Teixeira's alleged activity. Some were fired, others received administrative punishment. Col. Sean Riley, who headed the 102nd Intelligence Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod, was relieved of command. The Guard said it also suspended other commanders and said the 102nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group was "taken off mission" when Teixeira was discovered as the source of the unauthorized disclosures. The Air Force Inspector General's report painted a damning picture of inaction by officials in Teixeira's unit, who were repeatedly aware of what he was doing. "Had any of these members come forward, security officials would likely have facilitated restricting systems/facility access and alerted the appropriate authorities, reducing the length and depth of the unauthorized and unlawful disclosures by several months," the report said. With reporting by NPR's Juliana Kim, Jenna McLaughlin and Tom Bowman Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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SANTIAGO.- Las Chilean authorities identified two of the suspects kidnapping of Venezuelan lieutenant colonel Ronald Ojeda Morenopolitical express of the regime Nicolas Madurowhich occurred on February 21. According to the investigations of the Chilean Investigative Police (PDI), after analyzing the records of the security cameras where the vehicle in which Ojeda Moreno was being transported traveled, Two Venezuelan citizens would be involved in the kidnapping. Both subjects would be on the radar of the Chilean authorities for other cases that the PDI is investigating, according to Chilean media. The soldier, who was demoted and expelled from the Venezuelan Armed Forces in January of this year, was taken from his home located in the Metropolitan region of Chile early last Wednesday by four individuals, who pretended to be members of the PDI. Ojeda Moreno was residing in Chile in political asylum status. Its whereabouts, the conditions it is in or in whose hands it is currently unknown. Research According to information obtained by the media The secondofficials examined 10 vehicles that traveled on the Costanera Norte highway, which runs from east to west through the city of Santiago. Among them was a Nissan Versa car with a cloned patent, in which the Venezuelan soldier was transported and which was abandoned in the commune of Renca, located in the northwestern sector of the Chilean capital. However in that vehicle PDI officials did not find fingerprintsso they analyze two other vehicles in which the victim was also transported, in what would have been a mistaken movement in which the only two identified suspects supposedly participated. Venezuelan opponents and activists have denounced that the kidnapping of Ojeda Moreno was carried out by agents of the Maduro regime with the aim of returning him to Venezuela. Within the framework of the investigations carried out by the Chilean authorities, it was learned that They have reinforced border control in the northern area of the country, where it borders the city of Tacna, in Peru, and you could continue on your way to Bolivia. In this area, according to the information handled by the authorities, there could be a "safe house" in the Chilean city of Arica, located 2,000 kilometers north of the capital, where strong connections with the Los Gallegos clanarmed wing of the Venezuelan mega-gang El Tren de Aragua, which operated from a prison located in the center of the oil country. Advances Senior Chilean officials have made clear the secret nature of this investigation, which has set off alarm bells in the international community and has sparked a wave of criticism against the Chilean government. Gabriel Boric. "Nor is the Public Ministry obliged to deliver information to the Government and the Ministry of the Interior, or to any of the authorities that may be associated precisely with this duty of confidentiality," stressed the Minister of Justice, Luis Corderothis Wednesday. For her part, the Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Carolina Tohástated in recent days that they have made progress in the investigations of this case. The advances "are significant, but I think they should not be classified too much. There is progress and we must let the prosecutor's office work," she said in an interview with a local radio station, although she limited herself to sharing data of interest. "Every time we take the step of filtering progress, what we would do is favor the kidnappers and put the victim in a more vulnerable condition. The secret of the investigation has to do with its success," Tohá emphasized at that time. Source: With information from BioBio Chile / La Segunda / Infobae / El Nacional

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RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE:RLJ – Get Free Report) updated its first quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.550-1.750 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.660. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Wolfe Research initiated coverage on RLJ Lodging Trust in a research report on Wednesday, January 10th. They set an outperform rating and a $15.00 price target on the stock. StockNews.com cut shares of RLJ Lodging Trust from a hold rating to a sell rating in a report on Friday, February 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of RLJ Lodging Trust from $11.00 to $12.50 and gave the stock an equal weight rating in a report on Friday, December 22nd. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of RLJ Lodging Trust from $13.00 to $14.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a research note on Friday, December 22nd. Finally, Oppenheimer boosted their price target on RLJ Lodging Trust from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the company an outperform rating in a report on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of Hold and an average target price of $13.90. RLJ Lodging Trust Stock Up 0.8 % RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE:RLJ – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Monday, February 26th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $319.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $313.34 million. RLJ Lodging Trust had a net margin of 5.76% and a return on equity of 3.77%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.33 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts anticipate that RLJ Lodging Trust will post 1.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 16th. Investors of record on Friday, December 29th were issued a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.37%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 28th. RLJ Lodging Trust's payout ratio is currently 125.00%. Insider Buying and Selling at RLJ Lodging Trust In other news, Director Arthur Reginald Collins sold 25,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.92, for a total value of $298,000.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 30,758 shares of the company's stock, valued at $366,635.36. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 2.60% of the company's stock. Institutional Investors Weigh In On RLJ Lodging Trust A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank bought a new stake in RLJ Lodging Trust in the 4th quarter valued at about $33,938,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its stake in shares of RLJ Lodging Trust by 232.1% in the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 1,706,282 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $18,070,000 after buying an additional 1,192,538 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its position in RLJ Lodging Trust by 49.6% during the first quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 3,294,607 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $46,389,000 after buying an additional 1,091,984 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its stake in RLJ Lodging Trust by 14.9% during the 1st quarter. State Street Corp now owns 7,993,522 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $112,627,000 after acquiring an additional 1,038,447 shares during the period. Finally, Long Pond Capital LP acquired a new position in RLJ Lodging Trust in the 4th quarter valued at $6,225,000. Institutional investors own 93.77% of the company's stock. RLJ Lodging Trust Company Profile RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns primarily premium-branded, high-margin, focused-service and compact full-service hotels. The Company's portfolio currently consists of 96 hotels with approximately 21,200 rooms, located in 23 states and the District of Columbia and an ownership interest in one unconsolidated hotel with 171 rooms. 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New York, Mar 1 (AP) Three dozen leaders at news organizations around the world have signed a letter expressing solidarity with journalists in Gaza, calling for their safety and freedom to report in the war zone. The letter, released Thursday, was spearheaded by the Committee to Protect Journalists, which said at least 89 journalists and media workers have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, the vast majority of them Palestinians. Leaders at The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Reuters, New Yorker, CNN, NBC News and ABC News have signed on. International signatories include the BBC, Der Spiegel in Germany, Agence France-Presse, Daily Maverick in South Africa, Nawaiwaqt Group in Pakistan and The Asahi Shimbun in Japan. More organizations are welcome to participate, said Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists. "We felt that it was important that we show that the international journalism community stands in solidarity with our Palestinian colleagues," Ginsberg said. The letter says that journalists are civilians and that Israeli authorities must protect them as noncombatants in accordance with international law. Anyone violating this should be held accountable, it said. "Attacks on journalists are also attacks on truth," the letter said. "We commit to championing the safety of journalists in Gaza, which is fundamental for the protection of press freedom everywhere." Israel is only mentioned once in the letter. While CPJ has advocated for more access for journalists in Gaza, the letter steered clear of that subject because it was important to focus on solidarity, Ginsberg said. She would not comment on whether any news organization contacted chose not to participate. (AP)

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Many investors are still learning about the various metrics that can be useful when analysing a stock. This article is for those who would like to learn about Return On Equity (ROE). To keep the lesson grounded in practicality, we'll use ROE to better understand Nestcon Berhad (KLSE:NESTCON). Return on equity or ROE is a key measure used to assess how efficiently a company's management is utilizing the company's capital. Put another way, it reveals the company's success at turning shareholder investments into profits. How Do You Calculate Return On Equity? The formula for ROE is: Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity So, based on the above formula, the ROE for Nestcon Berhad is: 2.9% = RM3.9m ÷ RM133m (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2023). The 'return' is the income the business earned over the last year. So, this means that for every MYR1 of its shareholder's investments, the company generates a profit of MYR0.03. Does Nestcon Berhad Have A Good Return On Equity? One simple way to determine if a company has a good return on equity is to compare it to the average for its industry. Importantly, this is far from a perfect measure, because companies differ significantly within the same industry classification. As shown in the graphic below, Nestcon Berhad has a lower ROE than the average (7.5%) in the Construction industry classification. That certainly isn't ideal. That being said, a low ROE is not always a bad thing, especially if the company has low leverage as this still leaves room for improvement if the company were to take on more debt. When a company has low ROE but high debt levels, we would be cautious as the risk involved is too high. You can see the 5 risks we have identified for Nestcon Berhad by visiting our risks dashboard for free on our platform here. The Importance Of Debt To Return On Equity Most companies need money -- from somewhere -- to grow their profits. The cash for investment can come from prior year profits (retained earnings), issuing new shares, or borrowing. In the case of the first and second options, the ROE will reflect this use of cash, for growth. In the latter case, the debt used for growth will improve returns, but won't affect the total equity. That will make the ROE look better than if no debt was used. Nestcon Berhad's Debt And Its 2.9% ROE Nestcon Berhad clearly uses a high amount of debt to boost returns, as it has a debt to equity ratio of 1.51. The combination of a rather low ROE and significant use of debt is not particularly appealing. Debt increases risk and reduces options for the company in the future, so you generally want to see some good returns from using it. Summary Return on equity is one way we can compare its business quality of different companies. A company that can achieve a high return on equity without debt could be considered a high quality business. All else being equal, a higher ROE is better. But when a business is high quality, the market often bids it up to a price that reflects this. Profit growth rates, versus the expectations reflected in the price of the stock, are a particularly important to consider. Check the past profit growth by Nestcon Berhad by looking at this visualization of past earnings, revenue and cash flow. Of course Nestcon Berhad may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of other companies that have high ROE and low debt. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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Feb 27 (Reuters) - The United States men's national soccer team will host Brazil in an international friendly as part of their preparations for this year's Copa America on home soil, U.S. Soccer said on Tuesday. The U.S. will take on Colombia at the FedExField in Landover, Maryland on June 9 before facing five-times World Cup winners Brazil at Orlando's Camping World Stadium on June 12. The Copa America will run from June 20 to July 14 and feature 32 matches and 16 participating teams - 10 from CONMEBOL and six from CONCACAF, which covers North and Central America and the Caribbean. "When you talk about wanting to challenge ourselves against the best teams in the world, you can't ask for much better than Brazil," U.S. head coach Gregg Berhalter said in a statement. The U.S. will face Bolivia and Panama in their first two Copa America Group C matches before taking on Uruguay. (Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Jamie Freed)

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Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure to discuss dementia care on Crimewatch Live She will discuss a new dementia care partnership with Nottingham Police. Vicky McClure will talk about dementia care on an episode of Crimewatch Live on BBC One. The Line Of Duty actress, 40, has long campaigned for awareness and help for the condition that causes issues with memory loss, movement and speech. McClure, who founded Nottinghamshire charity Our Dementia Choir – which uses music as a form of therapy – will discuss her new dementia care partnership with Nottingham Police in the studio. She has helped promote the Herbert Protocol, a form which carers and families can use to alert police in advance of a person with dementia going missing. McClure began the choir after her late grandmother Iris was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and found comfort in music and has looked at issues surrounding the care system in a BBC documentary about the ensemble. Crimewatch is returning on Monday with presenters Rav Wilding and Michelle Ackerley to BBC One. Cases being tackled in the latest series included a police investigation into the impersonation by a man who took thousands from his own father by posing as his recently deceased mother and lorry driver David Smith being convicted of the murder of Sarah Crump, 30 years on from the crime. Smith was jailed for more than 25 years in May 2023. Other stories tackled include a drug gang who dressed as police to steal from rivals, cocaine dealers laundering through multiple cryptocurrency accounts and a man being jailed for nine years in 2022 for a rape committed more than 30 years ago. Ackerley said she was "really looking forward" to the new season. "Each year we work closely with police forces, helping to crack down on crime by broadcasting appeals from across the UK," she added. "Having the opportunity to go behind the scenes with some of the UK's most respected emergency service teams is a real privilege. "Once again, we need the viewers' help in order to solve important cases." Crimewatch runs regular appeals for information and audiences can contact the show by calling 08000 468 999, with the phone lines remaining open until 12.45pm on the morning of the programme. The series returns to BBC One at 10.45am on March 4 and McClure will appear on Crimewatch Live on March 5.

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Three Montana laws restricting abortion rights, including a ban on abortions after 20 weeks, have been struck down in court as unconstitutional. District Court Judge Kurt Krueger wrote in his ruling that the regulations attempt to impose severe burdens on abortion access without clear justification or credible evidence. The laws, passed by the Montana legislature in 2021, would have banned abortion at 20 weeks, barred doctors from prescribing medication abortions via telehealth services, required a 24-hour waiting period for medication abortions, and would have required doctors to offer an ultrasound before an abortion. The laws had been blocked by a preliminary injunction that was granted in October 2021. Under the court's ruling, the laws cannot be enforced. Krueger's decision referenced a Montana Supreme Court precedent from 1999 finding the state's constitutional right to privacy protects access to pre-viability abortion. The state's high court reaffirmed that precedent in a ruling last spring. A spokesperson for Attorney General of Montana Austin Knudsen said the state plans to appeal the ruling to the Montana Supreme Court, saying he's committed to "protecting the health and safety of women and unborn babies." Republicans in the state legislature continue to push for restrictions on abortion access. Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, called the Thursday ruling a critical victory. "As we celebrate today, we will continue to build on this win to fight for equitable abortion access in Montana and beyond," McGill said in a statement, adding that Montana will remain a crucial access point for those seeking abortion in the Rocky Mountain West. Several more anti-abortion rights laws are facing court challenges in Montana, including half a dozen from the 2023 legislative session. All anti-abortion rights restrictions, except for one requiring parental notification for patients 15-years-old or younger, have been blocked in court while those lawsuits play out. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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MIAMI.- Deaths directly or indirectly associated with excessive alcohol consumption have increased significantly over the past two decades in the United States, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the report, which was based on the latest available data, alcohol-related deaths increased by 29% between 2016 and 2021. This represents a figure from 137,927 thousand victims between 2016 and 2017 to 178,307 thousand between 2020 and 2021. . Given these numbers, health authorities concluded that during 2020 and 2021, an average of 488 Americans died each day from drinking liquor. These results, published in the journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC, show that the rate of increase has accelerated especially between 2016 and 2019, a period in which deaths in which alcohol played an important role increased by 5%, unlike the period between 2028 and 2021, when they increased 23%. Higher prevalence among women Furthermore, the researchers found that the increase was greater among women than men, however, men are still more likely to die from drinking liquor. Deaths from excessive alcohol use among women increased by approximately 35%, while men experienced a 27% growth. Likewise, the CDC team found that in 2022, older adults ages 35 to 50 had a higher prevalence of this habit than in any other year during the last decade. Among the direct causes of deaths attributed to alcohol consumption, they pointed out some conditions such as alcoholic liver disease or excessive intoxication. As well as other indirect causes, such as the effects of alcohol on heart disease and stroke. In this sense, they mentioned that previous studies have not evaluated the true causes behind deaths caused by excess alcohol, such as injuries or certain types of cancer. Although mortality rates increased for most forms of death involving alcohol, "mortality rates among women were higher for heart disease and stroke," said the expert group led by Marissa Esser. CDC alcohol researcher. What is the reason for the increase in deaths? They emphasized that there may be different factors causing the sharp increase in deaths. Among the main ones, they pointed out an expansion of access to alcohol, promoted by the relaxation of regulations during confinements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as home delivery. Finally, researchers said evidence-based alcohol policies, including increasing alcohol taxes and reducing the number of places allowed to sell different types of spirits such as beer and wine, could help reverse rising rates. of mortality due to alcohol. @Lydr05 Source: With information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Day

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Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 1 (ANI): World Trade Organisation ministerial conference talks have entered 5th day as the hectic negotiations continues on agriculture, fisheries, e-commerce moratorium and dispute settlement.India and South Africa blocked the inclusion of the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) proposal in the outcome document of the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13). Earlier, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, "India stands on strong principles of fair play, and justice and wants to ensure all decisions taken at the WTO are keeping in mind the best interests of India's farmers, and fishermen and ensures that our work twirls meeting SDGs, ameliorating poverty, good quality of life and ease of living for Indians, along with strong and speedy growth in the 'Amrit Kaal' is promoted through the various decisions at the WTO." He also added that India has demanded appellate body be restored so that complaints on WTO resolutions not being met can be taken up before the appellate body to ensure decisions are implemented India is urging for a permanent solution to the issue of public stock holdings of grains for food security programmes. In these negotiations, India reiterated its long-held position that responsible and sustainable fisheries are a practice ingrained in the ethos and practices of India's large and varied fishing community. In that context, any comprehensive agreement on fisheries subsidies should keep in mind the interests and welfare of the fishing community, which depends on marine resources for their livelihood and sustenance. New Delhi has demanded ending the moratorium on imposing customs duties on e-commerce trade. Goyal also mentioned on Wednesday that India's stand is consistent, the world needs to see who is blocking the issues and why WTO work is not going smoothly. It shows India is a consensus builder and we are playing an important role in this regard but many countries are breaking the consensus. (ANI)

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Three Montana laws restricting abortion rights, including a ban on abortions after 20 weeks, have been struck down in court as unconstitutional. District Court Judge Kurt Krueger wrote in his ruling that the regulations attempt to impose severe burdens on abortion access without clear justification or credible evidence. The laws, passed by the Montana legislature in 2021, would have banned abortion at 20 weeks, barred doctors from prescribing medication abortions via telehealth services, required a 24-hour waiting period for medication abortions, and would have required doctors to offer an ultrasound before an abortion. The laws had been blocked by a preliminary injunction that was granted in October 2021. Under the court's ruling, the laws cannot be enforced. Krueger's decision referenced a Montana Supreme Court precedent from 1999 finding the state's constitutional right to privacy protects access to pre-viability abortion. The state's high court reaffirmed that precedent in a ruling last spring. A spokesperson for Attorney General of Montana Austin Knudsen said the state plans to appeal the ruling to the Montana Supreme Court, saying he's committed to "protecting the health and safety of women and unborn babies." Republicans in the state legislature continue to push for restrictions on abortion access. Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, called the Thursday ruling a critical victory. "As we celebrate today, we will continue to build on this win to fight for equitable abortion access in Montana and beyond," McGill said in a statement, adding that Montana will remain a crucial access point for those seeking abortion in the Rocky Mountain West. Several more anti-abortion rights laws are facing court challenges in Montana, including half a dozen from the 2023 legislative session. All anti-abortion rights restrictions, except for one requiring parental notification for patients 15-years-old or younger, have been blocked in court while those lawsuits play out. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Tyler Technologies Inc (NYSE:TYL) experienced an insider sell on February 27, 2024, according to a recent SEC filing. Director Glenn Carter sold 1,650 shares of the company at an average price of $437.84. Following this transaction, the insider's stake in Tyler Technologies Inc has adjusted accordingly.Tyler Technologies Inc is a major player in the provision of integrated software and technology services. The company focuses on providing essential information management solutions to local governments across the United States, aiming to streamline the way cities, counties, and regional government entities manage their operations.Over the past year, Glenn Carter has sold a total of 3,650 shares of Tyler Technologies Inc and has not made any purchases of the stock. This latest transaction continues a pattern of insider selling activity at the company. The insider transaction history for Tyler Technologies Inc shows a trend of insider sales, with 37 insider sells recorded over the past year and no insider buys during the same period.In terms of valuation, Tyler Technologies Inc's shares were trading at $437.84 on the day of the insider's recent sell, giving the company a market capitalization of $18.48 billion. The price-earnings ratio stands at 112.38, which is significantly higher than the industry median of 27.88 and also above the company's historical median price-earnings ratio. The stock's price-to-GF-Value ratio is 1.02, indicating that Tyler Technologies Inc is Fairly Valued based on its GF Value of $428.27. The GF Value is a proprietary intrinsic value estimate from GuruFocus, which takes into account historical trading multiples, a GuruFocus adjustment factor based on past returns and growth, and future business performance estimates from Morningstar analysts.The recent insider sell by Director Glenn Carter provides investors with information on the insider's perspective of the stock's value, although it does not necessarily indicate a future direction for the share price. Investors often monitor insider transactions as part of their due diligence process when evaluating potential investments. This article, generated by GuruFocus, is designed to provide general insights and is not tailored financial advice. Our commentary is rooted in historical data and analyst projections, utilizing an impartial methodology, and is not intended to serve as specific investment guidance. It does not formulate a recommendation to purchase or divest any stock and does not consider individual investment objectives or financial circumstances. Our objective is to deliver long-term, fundamental data-driven analysis. Be aware that our analysis might not incorporate the most recent, price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative information. GuruFocus holds no position in the stocks mentioned herein. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.

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Ministers urged to launch review of evidence on hormone pregnancy test Primodos A report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hormone Pregnancy Tests claims evidence was 'covered up'. Families who suffered avoidable harm as a result of hormone pregnancy tests have been "side-lined and stonewalled", a group of MPs said as they called for a fresh review into evidence. MPs said the suggestion there is no proven link between the hormone pregnancy test Primodos and babies being born with malformations is "factually and morally wrong". A report by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Hormone Pregnancy Tests claims evidence was "covered up" and it is possible to "piece together a case that could reveal one of the biggest medical frauds of the 20th century". Around 1.5 million women in Britain were given hormone pregnancy tests between the 1950s and 1970s. Campaigners have said women were instructed to take the drug – which is 40 times the strength of an oral contraceptive pill – by their GPs as a way of finding out if they were pregnant. Hormone pregnancy tests were withdrawn from the market in the UK in the late 1970s and manufacturers have faced claims the tests led to a number of adverse outcomes including birth defects and miscarriages. An expert working group was convened in 2017 but the APPG said there were flaws in the report published by the group and questions around the process that was followed. The APPG said the subsequent review, the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety, recommended an "independent review of the expert working group review". The MPs called on ministers to commission such a review and make it "independent" from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Department of Health and Social Care. The new report said MPs have "heard countless stories of sorrow and anger after a lifetime spent needlessly and irreparably damaged both physically and mentally". It added: "Mothers continue to be burdened by the guilt of having taken the tablets. "Parents of the affected children, now in their 70s and 80s, are deeply anxious about what will happen to their adult children when they are no longer there for them." Yasmin Qureshi, chair of the APPG, said the report calls on the Government to "finally do the right thing". She told the PA news agency: "The report brings together the crucial parts of the historic research that has exposed the scandal that is at the heart of this campaign. This is the evidence that the Government chooses to ignore. "The report sets out the new scientific evidence which was recently published by a team led by Swedish scientist Professor Danielson. "It asks, why does the Government continue to rely so heavily on the expert working group report, when the findings, and how it came to achieve those findings, are so flawed? "The reports pulls apart the key arguments in the expert working group review. It questions its lack of independence, transparency, and most of all its judgment in how it came to conclude that there was 'no casual association' when its term of reference had said it must look for a 'possible association'. "Just like thalidomide, it is impossible to prove causation unless the drug was tested on pregnant women and they know this. "One of the key recommendations of our report is that we urgently need an independent review of the expert working group report. The Government must now pay attention and do the right thing." Marie Lyon, chairwoman of the Association For Children Damaged by Hormone Pregnancy Tests, said there is evidence which refutes the conclusions of the expert working group report, adding: "I await a positive response to our request for a completely independent review of all evidence." A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "We remain hugely sympathetic to the families who believe that they or their children have suffered following the use of hormone pregnancy tests. "It is right that the Government is led by the scientific evidence and the Government's position remains that, after reviewing the available evidence, it does not support a causal association between the use of hormone pregnancy tests and adverse outcomes in pregnancy. "We are not closing the door on those who believe they have been affected and have committed to reviewing any new scientific evidence which may come to light."

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In the last year, Ryde Group Ltd. generated $7.8 million in revenue and had a net loss of $4.6 million. The company has a market-cap of $86 million. Maxim Group acted as the underwriter for the IPO. Ryde Group Ltd. provided the following description of their company for its IPO: "We are a Singapore-based ride-hailing app. (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands) Our vision is to become a "Super mobility app" where multiple mobility tools can be accessed and function seamlessly out of a single app, offering ultimate convenience and reliability for our customers. We currently operate in Singapore, with our core businesses in the following segments: (i) mobility, where we provide on-demand and scheduled carpooling and ride-hailing services, matching riders to our driver partners; and (ii) quick commerce, where we provide on-demand, scheduled, and multi-stop parcel delivery services. Our mobility business segment includes carpooling and ride-hailing. Carpooling refers to services that connect riders with driver partners who provide rides in a variety of vehicles, such as cars of different seating capacities. Carpooling is about sharing rides and is provided via our RydePOOL service in our mobile app. We launched carpooling through our RydePOOL service in Singapore. RydePOOL allows real-time, on-demand bookings as well as advance bookings via our Schedule Pickup function, and only allows seating capacity for one rider per request, while riders may have to share their ride with other riders. Ride-hailing refers to services that connect riders with private-hire or taxi drivers, with the rider having the option to choose the type of ride from a variety of vehicles, such as cars of different seating capacities and make. We started off with only carpooling services, but ride-hailing services was a natural adjacency for us as we have the technology and the platform to enable it. Our ride-hailing services allow riders to determine the number of seats they require for the trip, and offers real-time, on-demand bookings as well as advance bookings and multi-stop options. We started to grow our offerings in this space and currently have the following different service offerings: RydeX, RydeXL, RydeLUXE, RydeFLASH, RydePET, RydeHIRE, and RydeTAXI services. Quick Commerce is a package delivery booking service, which enables driver partners to accept bookings for package delivery services through our driver partner app. Our partners that fulfill deliveries range from driver partners, to motorcyclists and walkers as well. Consumers can arrange for instant deliveries and cater for different package sizes. E-commerce businesses, Food and Beverage businesses and social sellers can utilise our last mile delivery services to their customers as an option as well. We provide our quick commerce service through our RydeSEND offering, which comprises of real-time on-demand, scheduled, and multi-stop parcel delivery services. Acquisition of Meili On February 20, 2023, we completed the purchase of Meili Technologies Pte. Ltd. ("Meili"), a last-mile on-demand logistics service provider in Singapore, where we purchased the entire issued and paid-up share capital of Meili for a purchase consideration of S$450,000 which shall be satisfied through the issuance of exchangeable notes to the shareholders of Meili in an amount equal to the proportion of the purchase consideration ("Meili Acquisition"). The Meili Acquisition enables us to expand our business into the quick commerce industry, thereby increasing our revenue streams, acquire a new consumer and driver partner's base as well as improve our operational efficiency. By leveraging on the existing technology and operational infrastructure of Meili, our operational costs have reduced. We believe that the Meili Acquisition helps us to stay competitive in the quick commerce market and potentially grow our business. *Note: Net loss and revenue figures are in U.S. dollars for the 12 months that ended June 30, 2023. (Note: Ryde Group Ltd. increased the size of its micro-cap IPO in an F-1/A filing dated Jan. 18, 2024, to 3.0 million shares – up from 2.25 million shares originally – and kept the price range the same at $4.00 to $5.00 – to raise $13.5 million. Background: Ryde Group Ltd. disclosed terms for its IPO in an F-1/A filing dated Oct. 2, 2023: 2.25 million Class A ordinary shares at a price range of $4.00 to $5.00 to raise $10.13 million. Background: Ryde Group Ltd. filed its F-1 on Aug. 31, 2023, without disclosing terms for its IPO. The company submitted confidential IPO documents to the SEC in May 2023.) ". Ryde Group Ltd. was founded in 2014 and has 38 employees. The company is located at Duo Tower, 3 Fraser Street, #08-21 Singapore 189352 +65-9665-3216 and can be reached via phone at +65-9665-3216 or on the web at http://www.rydesharing.com/. Receive News & Ratings for Ryde Group Ltd. Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Ryde Group Ltd. and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual state of the nation address on Thursday, issuing explicit nuclear threats to the West even as he assured Russians their country could both emerge victorious from the war in Ukraine and thrive economically at home. The Kremlin billed the speech as akin to a campaign platform reveal — no less than Putin's vision for Russia's future ahead of a March election in which he faces no serious competition for a fifth term in office. But the Kremlin leader made no mention of the vote, as he blended belligerence with optimism in a sprawling, two-hour-plus speech before Russia's Federal Assembly that in its opening moments touched most heavily onthe now 2-year-old war in Ukraine. Putin warned that if Ukraine's Western backers deepened their involvement in the war, such as sending troops, the consequences for the "invaders" would be "tragic" and it would risk starting a nuclear war. "They must realize that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory," Putin said, in apparent reference to increasingly lethal Western weapons provided to Kyiv. "What they are now suggesting and scaring the world with — all that raises the real threat of a nuclear conflict that will mean the destruction of our civilization." The remarks came just days after French President Emmanuel Macron said Western countries should not rule out deploying ground troops in Ukraine. NATO allies, including the United States, publicly rejected the suggestion. Putin denied recent U.S. accusations that Russia intends to launch nuclear weapons in space, calling the accusations U.S. "demagoguery" and an American election-year stunt designedto lure Russia into arms negotiations talks. He also accused the West of deliberately drawing the Soviet Union into a self-depleting arms race — and vowed Russia would play it smarter this time around. "Our task is to develop a military industrial complex in a way that increases the scientific, technological and industrial potential of the country," Putin said. Domestic issues and a Russian version of the GI bill As he has in the past, Putin touted the Russian economy's ability to withstand Western sanctions over the war — praising a decade-long government effort to buffer the Russian market even as he acknowledged there was much work still to be done. The Kremlin leader unveiled a list of long-term goals, from increasing the national birthrate and workers' wages to improving outputs in agriculture and industry. It felt at times like an echo of the five-year economic plans much touted but rarely implemented in the heyday of the USSR. Much of the address was dedicated to a slew of new government programs aimed at improvingRussians' lives — with Putin promising more money for families, children, schools and small-to-midsize businesses. Putin also announced a program akin to the U.S. GI Bill for Russian veterans of the war in Ukraine, calling them the country's "new elite," destined to fill the future ranks of business and government. If there were concerns over how Russia's government could afford both the war and social spending, they were left unsaid. Applause from increasingly fidgety dignitaries kept coming. The fight for a silent majority As he has throughout the conflict, Putin insisted Russians had united behind the war effort, despite growing evidence of divisions and war fatigue. One anti-war politician who was gaining popularity toward a campaign for the presidential election was disqualified by the electoral commission, which said there were irregularities in signatures gathered to get his name on the ballot. The death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny under mysterious circumstances in a remote Russian prison colony this month has drawn only further global attention to government repression of anti-war sentiment. And families of civilians mobilized for the war effort in 2022 have also grown increasingly vocal with calls to bring their loved ones home from the front. It appears they are not alone. A new independent poll suggests that a large majority of Russians — 75% — would endorse Putin signing a peace agreement "tomorrow." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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