phwin9 By JESSICA DAMIANO Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. The only way to truly ensure you get it right would be to ask the recipient what they want, but that wouldn’t be much fun for either of you. Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out unique, practical, game-changing gifts that will truly surprise and delight. But that’s about as easy as it sounds, which is to say it’s not easy at all. So, we’ve done the legwork for you. Start making your list with this compilation of some of the most innovative, functional and fun gifts of 2024. There’s something for every budget. Bear with me: The new FinaMill Ultimate Spice Grinder set elevates the pedestrian pepper and spice mill in both function and style. Available in three colors (Sangria Red, Midnight Black and Soft Cream), the rechargeable-battery unit grinds with a light touch rather than hand-tiring twists. That’s easier for everyone and especially helpful for those experiencing hand or wrist issues such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis. And it’s fun to use. The set includes a stackable storage tray and four pods that can be easily swapped as needed: The GT microplane grater for hard spices, nuts and chocolate; the MAX for large spices and dried herbs; the ProPlus for smaller and oily spices; and the Pepper Pod for, well, pepper. $110. Campers and backyard firepit lovers who have experienced the heartbreak of wet wood will appreciate having a three-pack of Pull Start Fire on hand. Made of 89% recycled materials, including sanding dust, wax and flint, the food-safe, eco-friendly, 3-by-2-by-1-inch fire starters will light a fire quickly without matches, lighters or kindling. Just loop the attached green string around a log, incorporate it into a wood stack, and pull the attached red string to ignite. Each windproof, rainproof block burns for 30 minutes. $29.99. The No Mess Utensil Set from Souper Cubes , a company known for its portioned, silicone freezer trays, lives up to its name. The utensils — a serving spoon and a ladle — have innovative, S-shaped handles designed to rest on the edge of a pot, keeping them upright so they won’t slip in. The design also eliminates the need for a spoon rest or, worse, placing dirty utensils on the kitchen counter or stovetop between stirs. A silicone coating in a choice of Aqua, Charcoal, Cranberry or Blueberry keeps handles cool to the touch. $24.99. The FeatherSnap Wi-Fi smart bird feeder could turn anyone into an avid birdwatcher. Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. Related Articles Things To Do | How to watch and stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Things To Do | Nonhazardous chemical spill shuts down I-295 South; 2 injured Things To Do | CMA Music Awards: Chris Stapleton wins 4; Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of year Things To Do | Garden Q&A: Why doesn’t my fig fruit? Things To Do | What happened to Baltimore’s castaway on last night’s ‘Survivor 47’ episode? If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The Nama M1 appliance both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. Plus, the appliance serves as a great icebreaker to inspire dinnertime conversation. Available in Exciting Red, Dashing Black and Dreamy White. $495. Grilling food after dark — and ascertaining its doneness — can prove challenging without outdoor lighting, and it’s nearly impossible to cook while holding a flashlight. But as is often the case, the simplest of solutions can make the biggest of impacts: Uncommon Good’s 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. After use, the lights can be removed and the utensils run through the dishwasher. $40.As the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their matchup on Christmas Day, Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry reflected on his rivalry with Lakers star forward LeBron James. "It's a fun battle because of the longevity of how long we've been doing this," Curry said during an appearance on ESPN's NBA Today on Tuesday. "There's more appreciation and respect than probably back in the day because there was a lot of pettiness and resentment. The rivalry was real but it evolves and you still want to go at each other, but the respect is there." This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. For more from Bleacher Report on this topic and from around the sports world, check out our B/R app , homepage and social feeds—including Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok .

These holiday gifts change the game when building fires, printing photos, watching birds and more( MENAFN - Jordan Times) LONDON - Last month, I wrote about the central role of inflation trends in the outlook for the world Economy in 2024 and beyond. Of course, there are many additional risks, which is why the forecasting community is hedging its projections with sensible caveats about various“known unknowns”. Chief among these are the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, the uncertainty about China, and looming elections in Europe, the United States and elsewhere. With respect to inflation, I offered a cautiously optimistic outlook based on recent reports showing that many underlying indicators appeared to be moving in a promising direction. Since then, however, the latest monthly inflation data (for December) in the eurozone, the United Kingdom, and the US have surprised on the upside. That has given pause to many policymakers, investors, and analysts after weeks of markets pricing in large interest-rate cuts this year. Finally, I concluded by mentioning that it would be a pleasant surprise if wage gains in many countries persisted, despite the improving inflation outlook, without contributing to a fresh, more sustained rise in prices. Of course, most economists and central bankers would put little store in this scenario unless there was clear evidence of a much-needed uptick in productivity across the Western world (and beyond). Without additional productivity, they would warn, real (inflation- adjusted) wage gains cannot be sustained without becoming inflationary. Nonetheless, I find myself holding on to the same hope I had last month. After all, productivity data arrive with a lag, so it would be quite risky for central bankers to react too strongly to continued wage gains, such as by declaring that they will maintain a more restrictive monetary policy than they otherwise would have done. Specifically, there are three good reasons to adopt a wait-and-see posture. First, although forecasters failed to anticipate the persistent weakness in productivity over the past two decades, it is only recently that they seem to have given up signalling an expectation that it will start to recover. Second, there are obvious reasons for thinking that productivity will eventually improve, even if most have given up hope. Just look at the big developments in artificial intelligence, the shift to alternative energies, the change in working patterns since the start of the pandemic, and policymakers' renewed focus on initiatives explicitly designed to boost productivity. True, the data have yet to show that these developments are bearing fruit; but, again, the gains from new technologies often take time to work their way through the economy - and into official statistics. The third reason to hold off on monetary tightening concerns the social and human aspects of the wages and productivity issue. As we know from debates about the sources of growing anxiety and economic insecurity across many democracies, median real wages have performed poorly in recent decades. This trend has clearly played a big role in the public's growing disillusionment with“capitalism” and“globalisation”, and in the rising support for more radical and populist political parties and movements. It follows that an increase in real wages would help to moderate political attitudes. Repressing wages simply because of a belief that they are unjustified would be dangerous. Will the improvement in inflation be sustained? Though the December inflation figures came in higher than expected, the preceding months had shown sharper-than-expected declines. If one examines the smoother underlying measures of trend inflation, as well as surveys of inflation expectations, the outlook remains quite promising. As for the other cyclical factors, three things stand out to me as we approach the end of January. First, Chinese economic data and financial-market performance remain generally disappointing despite stronger efforts by the authorities to support a robust recovery. Second, in the US, most (though not all) economic indicators continue to come in stronger than expected. That is a relief, even if it isn't alleviating the uncertainty among many commentators who worry that the recent positive trends may not be sustainable. Markets, too, have had a jittery start to the year. According to the so-called five-day rule (whereby a net gain for the S&P 500 in the first five trading days of January bodes well for the next 12 months), there is only a 50 per cent chance that this will be a positive year for stocks. Yes, this is far from a scientific truth. But, as I have noted previously, a positive start has predicted a positive year more than 85 per cent of the time, going back decades. Lastly, despite the worrying issues in the Middle East and Ukraine, commodity-price volatility has remained remarkably subdued. Perhaps there are some odd technical supply-demand factors that account for this. But whatever the case, the relative stability is discernible across many markets. Most key commodities, as well as the recognised major commodity indices, are down compared to a year ago. That, too, is slightly reassuring. Jim O'Neill, a former chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management and a former UK treasury minister, is a member of the Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development. Copyright: Project Syndicate, 2024. MENAFN30112024000028011005ID1108942277 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.By Rita Okoye Liberian -born Nollywood actress, Chichi Neblett, renowned for her captivating beauty and sensual style, has always been a popular figure on Instagram. In a recent interview with Sunday Sun, the single mother of one opened up about her experiences, including how she navigates her interactions with male fans, the challenges of filming in Nigeria, and other aspects of her career. Excerpts: How would you rate this outgoing year? It has been good. My God has been faithful to me. Your face is scarce on the screen, any plans to go into movie production? I produced a movie once, and my experience wasn’t too cool because I didn’t know my way through the market, and it was not advisable. Most of the time, I feel like I should try again, but something keeps holding me back. Maybe, I will just do that someday soon. What do you think you are missing since you took a break from acting? I am not missing much. I am happy doing what I am doing at the moment, so if the roles are not coming at least there’s something I am doing. Although, I’ve gotten some calls from producers in Nigeria, but the timing is always wrong. Anytime I travel out of Africa, that is when I get messages to come to Nigeria to shoot. Then, sometimes too it’s either you come by buying your ticket and the rest would be taken care of. Which is not always cool (laughs) . What other businesses have you ventured into? I influence for a couple of brands, and I sell clothes as well, which enables me not to go out of cash at all. Brand Influencing and movies, which pays better? Speaking for myself, the brand influencing pays better because acting is not paying me. If you weren’t a social media influencer/actress what other career path do you think you might have pursued? Trust me I think I am in the right field. I am sure it was meant for me. You flaunt a very beautiful, flawless skin, do you have your personal skincare products? I influence for a credible brand called Reggy Truevine Health n Beauti. They supply me and I get to enjoy the products on my skin. Do you have any plans of venturing into the skincare business? Hopefully. But for now, I’ve plans to start a clothing line. God will make it possible, I am sure. Your proposed clothing line, is it going to be unisex or just female? For a start, I will do just female. What’s the inspiration behind your fashion sense? The truth is, I always look out for the type of clothes I wear. I look at my body stature before wearing any clothe. Most people don’t look at that. They wear anything because it’s in vogue. You have to know your body type and what looks good on you before jumping into any outfits, and that’s what I do. How do you deal with male admirers, especially those online? Hahahaha, I am even tired of them. I don’t pay attention to them. Sometimes, when I am bored and have nothing to do, I go through my DMs, and it’s crazy. I just read and laugh. Sometimes, I respond, and sometimes, I just pass. But it feels good getting people to admire you. So, I just enjoy the fun that comes with it. What’s the craziest DM gotten? He wrote, “Choose any country of your choice, business class to anywhere you want us to meet.” I just laughed it off because I knew I was going nowhere with him. How about physically? Men must be drooling over you. How do you wade them off and control the situation? I hardly go out. I am an indoor person, but whenever I step out and get out of my car, men will keep staring and drooling. But, I will keep a straight face. This will make them see me as a mean and unapproachable woman. With my mean face, they will lack the courage to come closer. They don’t know that I am a very shy person, but I always keep my face straight. Some will summon courage and enter my DM to start a chat. Don’t you think that you are too beautiful to keep a mean face? Hahaha, Sis, I can keep face for Africa oh. It’s out of shyness. Looking back on your journey, is there anything you would have done differently? Well, looking back on my journey, maybe there are some things I did which weren’t okay, which I could turn around the hands of time, but if the chance is given, I would have done better, but it’s in the past, and I know better now that’s all I can say.WARRINGTON, Pa., Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. ("Windtree” or "the Company”) (NasdaqCM: WINT), a biotechnology company focused on advancing early and late-stage innovative therapies for critical conditions, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 and provided key business updates. "The third quarter of 2024 was marked with significant progress. We were very pleased with the SEISMiC B study results in early cardiogenic shock showing significant improvement in many measures of cardiac function and blood pressure along with a favorable safety profile in patients with heart failure and cardiogenic shock. There have been four positive Phase 2 studies with over 300 patients treated with istaroxime resulting in a consistent, unique and attractive drug profile across a wide range of severities,” said Craig Fraser, Chairman and CEO. "With trial execution and active operations comes the need for capital and we successfully completed transactions providing resources for our near-term needs as well as secured an equity line of credit to potentially support future requirements,” Mr. Fraser added. "Looking forward, we plan to accelerate enrollments in the istaroxime SCAI Stage C cardiogenic shock study with a planned interim data read out in early Q2 2025 as well as providing guidance on our strategy and planned activities with our oncology preclinical aPKCi inhibitor assets. Given what we believe to be strong data and market need, the Company is turning attention to business development activities to secure additional licenses and partnerships for our multi-asset cardiovascular platform with the objective to secure non-dilutive capital and partner resources to advance the assets to potential commercialization.” Key Business Updates For the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company reported an operating loss of $4.7 million, which was comparable to an operating loss of $4.7 million in the third quarter of 2023. Included in our operating loss for the third quarter of 2024 is $2.2 million related to the change in fair value of our common stock warrant liability and $0.7 million in expenses related to the two private placements completed in July 2024 which were allocated to the warrants issued in those transactions and expensed immediately. Research and development expenses were $2.0 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $2.1 million for the third quarter of 2023. Research and development expenses for both periods primarily relate to the SEISMiC Extension trial of istaroxime for the treatment of early cardiogenic shock which completed enrollment during the third quarter of 2024. General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2024 were $2.8 million, compared to $2.6 million for the third quarter of 2023. For the third quarter of 2024, general and administrative expenses include $0.7 million in expenses related to the two private placements completed in July 2024 which were allocated to the warrants issued in those transactions and expensed immediately. The Company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $3.8 million ($4.23 per basic share) on 0.9 million weighted-average common shares outstanding for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $4.4 million ($15.47 per basic share) on 0.3 million weighted average common shares outstanding for the comparable period in 2023. As of September 30, 2024, the Company reported cash and cash equivalents of $2.3 million and current liabilities of $14.4 million, which includes an $8.6 million warrant liability. Included in prepaid expenses and other assets as of September 30, 2024 is $0.7 million in receivables related to ELOC Purchase Agreement gross proceeds for sales made during the quarter for which we had not yet received the cash payment. The related net proceeds after the redemption of the Series C Preferred Stock was $0.5 million. In addition, subsequent to September 30, 2024 and through November 22, 2024, we sold an additional 4.3 million shares of Common Stock under the ELOC Purchase Agreement for net proceeds of $2.4 million following mandatory redemption payments on our Series C Preferred Stock. Following these financings, we believe that we have sufficient resources available to fund our business operations through January 2025. Readers are referred to, and encouraged to read in its entirety, the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 26, 2024, and includes detailed discussions about the Company's business plans and operations, financial condition, and results of operations. Nasdaq Update On November 21, 2024, the Company received a letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff ("Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC stating that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as a result of it not having timely filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Form 10-Q”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Based on the November 26, 2024 filing of the Company's Form 10-Q and a subsequent letter received from Nasdaq on November 27, 2024 stating the Staff has determined that the Company complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), this matter is now closed. About Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on advancing early and late-stage innovative therapies for critical conditions and diseases. Windtree's portfolio of product candidates includes istaroxime, a Phase 2 candidate with SERCA2a activating properties for acute heart failure and associated cardiogenic shock, preclinical SERCA2a activators for heart failure and preclinical precision aPKCi inhibitors that are being developed for potential in rare and broad oncology applications. Windtree also has a licensing business model with partnership out-licenses currently in place. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company may, in some cases, use terms such as "predicts," "believes," "potential," "proposed," "continue," "estimates," "anticipates," "expects," "plans," "intends," "may," "could," "might," "will," "should" or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on information available to the Company as of the date of this press release and are subject to numerous important factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from the Company's current expectations. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, among other things: the Company's ability to secure significant additional capital as and when needed; the Company's ability to achieve the intended benefits of the aPKCi asset acquisition with Varian Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.; the Company's risks and uncertainties associated with the success and advancement of the clinical development programs for istaroxime and the Company's other product candidates, including preclinical oncology candidates; the Company's ability to access the debt or equity markets; the Company's ability to manage costs and execute on its operational and budget plans; the results, cost and timing of the Company's clinical development programs, including any delays to such clinical trials relating to enrollment or site initiation; risks related to technology transfers to contract manufacturers and manufacturing development activities; delays encountered by the Company, contract manufacturers or suppliers in manufacturing drug products, drug substances, and other materials on a timely basis and in sufficient amounts; risks relating to rigorous regulatory requirements, including that: (i) the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other regulatory authorities may not agree with the Company on matters raised during regulatory reviews, may require significant additional activities, or may not accept or may withhold or delay consideration of applications, or may not approve or may limit approval of the Company's product candidates, and (ii) changes in the national or international political and regulatory environment may make it more difficult to gain regulatory approvals and risks related to the Company's efforts to maintain and protect the patents and licenses related to its product candidates; risks that the Company may never realize the value of its intangible assets and have to incur future impairment charges; risks related to the size and growth potential of the markets for the Company's product candidates, and the Company's ability to service those markets; the Company's ability to develop sales and marketing capabilities, whether alone or with potential future collaborators; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company's product candidates, if approved; the Company's ability to maintain compliance with the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq; the economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts of political unrest, including as a result of geopolitical tension, including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan), and the evolving events in the Middle East, and any sanctions, export controls or other restrictive actions that may be imposed by the United States and/or other countries which could have an adverse impact on the Company's operations, including through disruption in supply chain or access to potential international clinical trial sites, and through disruption, instability and volatility in the global markets, which could have an adverse impact on the Company's ability to access the capital markets. These and other risks are described in the Company's periodic reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statements that the Company makes in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release. Contact Information: Eric Curtis [email protected] Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share and per share data) Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data)

Miguel Tomley scores 28 to lead Weber State over Pepperdine 68-53 at Arizona Tip-OffNEW YORK — I’ll get you, my pretty! And your little pygmy hippo, too! Forgive us the shameless attempt to link the fantasy hit “Wicked” to the delightful Moo Deng . But, hear us out — there’s something the two have in common as the year draws to a close. Escapism. Whether we found it on the yellow brick road, or in videos from a Thailand zoo, or perhaps in unlikely Olympic heroes , we gravitated toward fantasy and feel-good pop culture moments this year. There were new trends, as always. “Brat summer” became a thing, as did “demure, mindful.” And for some inexplicable reason, we became obsessed with celebrity lookalike contests. There were breakups — Bennifer is, again, a thing of the past — and reunions: Oasis, please try to stay together for the tour. Yet some things stayed, remarkably, the same: Taylor Swift and Beyoncé kept on breaking records and making history. So, after a year where much changed but some things held steady, here’s our annual, very selective trip down pop culture memory lane: Lily Gladstone poses in the press room Jan. 7 with the award for best performance by an actress in a motion picture, drama for "Killers of the Flower Moon" at the 81st Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. It starts as a cheery tweet from a beloved “Sesame Street” figure: “ ELMO is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” The answers hint at something deeper and more worrisome. “Not great, Elmo. Not great,” says one milder reply. Doing much better is the viral phenomenon called “BARBENHEIMER,” which makes its awards season debut at the GOLDEN GLOBES . But perhaps the most poignant moment comes from neither film: LILY GLADSTONE , first Indigenous winner of best actress in a drama for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” begins her remarks in the language of her tribe, Blackfeet Nation. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) kisses Taylor Swift on Feb. 11 after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game in Las Vegas. Valentine’s Day — a perfect time to settle into a sweet love saga via TikTok. Only that’s not quite what we get with “Who TF Did I Marry?,” REESA TEESA ’s depressing, fascinating, 50-part account of her disastrous marriage with a man who lied about absolutely everything. Meanwhile, if you're looking for a single week that encapsulates peak SWIFT cultural dominance , try this: she begins with the Grammys in Los Angeles (becoming the first artist to win album of the year four times AND announcing a new album), then heads to Tokyo for four tour dates, then jets back just in time for the Super Bowl in Las Vegas — where she shares a passionate smooch with boyfriend TRAVIS KELCE on the field of victory. Ryan Gosling performs the song "I'm Just Ken" from the movie "Barbie" on March 10 during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “What was I made for?” BILLIE EILISH sings at the OSCARS, channeling BARBIE . And what was KEN made for? Not entirely clear — but it's clear RYAN GOSLING was made to play him. His singalong version of “I’m Just Ken” is one of the most entertaining Oscar musical moments in years. Still, Christopher Nolan's “OPPENHEIMER” prevails, a rare case of the top prize going to a blockbuster studio film. Will it happen again in 2025? CYNTHIA ERIVO and ARIANA GRANDE sure hope so; as presenters, they make a sly reference to their upcoming juggernaut, “WICKED.” Speaking of marketing, people are obsessed with that bizarre “DUNE” popcorn bucket. Beyonce And BEYONCÉ carves her space in country music with “Act II: Cowboy Carter,” which will make her the first Black woman to top the Billboard country chart. Taylor Swift performs June 21 at Wembley Stadium in London as part of her Eras Tour. Tennis, anyone? The game’s been around for centuries, but it’s having a cultural moment right now, helped mightily by “CHALLENGERS,” the sweaty romance triangle starring ZENDAYA, MIKE FAIST and JOSH O'CONNOR (40-love? More like 40-sex.) Elsewhere, a new era dawns: At midnight, SWIFT drops “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT," then drops another 15 songs two hours later. The fascinating and disturbing “BABY REINDEER,” the story of a struggling comedian’s extended encounter with a stalker, debuts on Netflix. Ben Affleck, left, and Jennifer Lopez arrive Feb. 13 at the premiere of "This Is Me ... Now: A Love Story" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. It’s MET GALA time — or as it's known in 2024, another early marketing moment for “WICKED.” ERIVO and GRANDE make fashion waves on the carpet and then musical ones at dinner, with a soulful performance of “When You Believe.” If the “Wicked” tour is in full force, another one stops in its tracks: JENNIFER LOPEZ cancels her summer tour amid reports of both poor ticket sales and trouble in her marriage to BEN AFFLECK . It’s been an eventful year for J.Lo, who's released an album and movie called “THIS IS ME ... NOW" — both reflections on her renewed love with Affleck. Welcome to BRAT SUMMER ! CHARLI XCX releases her hit “Brat” album , with its lime green cover, and launches a thousand memes. Collins Dictionary defines “brat,” its word of the year, as “characterized by a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude.” At the celeb-heavy SWIFT shows in London, we see PRINCE WILLIAM shaking it off, which is either charming or cringe, you decide. Even better: KELCE dons a top hat and tux and performs for one night. At another stadium across the pond, METS infielder JOSE IGLESIAS delights the crowd with his cheery number “OMG.” Stephen Nedoroscik is introduced June 29 at the United States Gymnastics Olympic Trials in Minneapolis. Bonjour, it’s OLYMPICS time! In Paris! An audacious opening ceremony along the Seine is punctuated by a fabulous CELINE DION , perched on the EIFFEL TOWER , singing her heart out — in the rain, too. Controversy swirls over a scene critics feel mocks Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” (organizers say it does not). Olympic stars are born — including French swimming superstar LEON MARCHAND , rugby player ILONA MAHER , and bespectacled “Pommel Horse Guy” gymnast STEPHEN NEDOROSCIK , who nets two bronze medals and comparisons to Clark Kent. Baby pigmy hippo Moo Deng plays with a zookeeper Sept. 19 in the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand. Also capturing hearts: yep, MOO DENG , born this month. Her name means “bouncy pork.” Australia's Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, competes Aug. 9 during the Round Robin Battle at the breaking competition at La Concorde Urban Park at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. This is them ... now: BENNIFER is no more. After two decades, two engagements and two weddings, J.Lo files for divorce. One union dissolves, another returns: OASIS announces a reunion tour. Everyone seems to want to get in on TikToker JOOLS LEBRON 's “ DEMURE, MINDFUL ” act — even the WHITE HOUSE press team. Back at the Olympics, in the new sport of breaking, we meet Australia’s RAYGUN , arguably neither demure nor mindful with her “kangaroo” move. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani brings his dog Decoy to the mound Aug. 28 before Decoy delivered the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles in Los Angeles. Cute animal alert: SHOHEI OHTANI ’s perky pooch DECOY does a great “first pitch” in his Major League Baseball debut. Chappell Roan performs "Good Luck, Babe" on Sept. 11 during the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. One of the year’s biggest breakout artists, CHAPPELL ROAN , withdraws from a music festival after speaking out about frightening fan interactions. And more on the price of fame: In an excruciating moment, “Bachelorette” JENN TRAN , the franchise’s first Asian American lead, is forced to sit through a painful viewing of her proposal to her chosen suitor, after tearfully explaining how he’d later dumped her over the phone. Tran is keeping busy though — she’s announced as part of the new “Dancing with the Stars” lineup. Also on the list: rugby player Maher, and Pommel Horse Guy! Also, ANNA SOROKIN , dancing with an ankle monitor. Online fandom, meanwhile, is shaken when X is temporarily suspended in Brazil and celebrity stan accounts post tearful farewells, revealing to many across the globe that their favorite accounts are run by Brazilians. Miles Mitchell, 21, wins of the Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest Oct. 27 near Washington Square Park in New York. “Dune” Chalamets! “Wonka” Chalamets! Thousands gather in Manhattan for a TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET lookalike contest, and things really get interesting when Chalamet himself shows up. He doesn’t enter the contest, though, and with his mustache, he may not even have won. The trend continues with contests for JEREMY ALLEN WHITE, ZAYN MALIK and — in a very Washington version — Kennedy scion JACK SCHLOSSBERG , who's been gathering a following with some interesting social media posts. New York Liberty Kennedy Burke dances with the mascot, Ellie the Elephant, during an Oct. 24 ceremony after a parade in honor of the Liberty's WNBA basketball championship at City Hall in New York. Turning to basketball, who’s that dancing with USHER ? Why it’s ELLIE THE ELEPHANT , the now-viral NEW YORK LIBERTY mascot. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, right, appears Nov. 2 with Maya Rudolph on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in New York. MAYA RUDOLPH does a pretty good KAMALA HARRIS laugh on “Saturday Night Live,” but you know who does it better? HARRIS herself. The Democratic candidate makes a surprise cameo three days before the U.S. presidential election, following in the footsteps of HILLARY CLINTON , SARAH PALIN and others. Elsewhere in television, Bravo announces that “VANDERPUMP RULES,” the Emmy-nominated reality show that has lived through countless scandals, is entirely recasting its 12th season — apart from namesake LISA VANDERPUMP . As for MOO DENG , she doesn't have her own TV series yet, but our favorite pygmy hippo is generating plenty of merch . And THAT brings us back to ... Ariana Grande, left, and Cynthia Erivo pose for photographers Nov. 11 prior to the premiere of "Wicked" at Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. “WICKED” ! Director JON M. CHU ’s emerald-hued fantasy remains very very popular, to quote one of its buzzy show tunes, dancing through life and defying gravity at the multiplex. Moviegoers also come for “GLADIATOR II” and, in a veritable tidal wave, Disney's “MOANA 2,” which beckons us back to the seas of Oceania. Once again, 2024 seems to be telling us: Give people some whimsy, a place to escape, maybe some catchy tunes — and no one knows how far they’ll go. The stories and images that defined 2024. Searching for something? From queries about U.S. politics to cricket in India, Wikipedia has become a source of information for millions of people across the globe. From the Paris Olympics to the Super Bowl. From Simone Biles to Shohei Ohtani. And, of course, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. These are the sp... AP photographers assembled a visual catalog of our civilization as life in 2024 hurtled directly at us at every speed and in every imaginable ... In 2024, photographers captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election, to hurricanes and fires that ravag... Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow. See entertainment's biggest moments in 2024, through the lens of Associated Press photographers. It beat five other finalists: demure, slop, dynamic pricing, romantasy and lore. News anchors, politicians and other public figures in the U.S. struggled with these words the most this year. Is it any surprise Merriam-Webster's word of the year is "polarization"? Here are the other words that rounded out the top 10 for 2024. Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow. Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow. Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! I can’t deny it. When it comes to hats, I’m absolutely obsessed. From fuzzy bucket hats that keep me warm during the winter to chic baseball caps and dressy fedoras, I just can’t get enough. Every shopping trip turns into an opportunity to expand my collection. Now that the holidays are in full swing, I’m looking forward to stocking up on new ones. I recently came across a picture of Katie Holmes rocking a Canyons of the Unknown Ranch Dad Hat and it inspired me to launch a search for similar caps. The original style she wore is an absolute game-changer. Not to mention, it only costs $35. I figured I couldn’t be the only one on the hunt for stylish caps, so I headed to retailers like Amazon, Urban Outfitters and Nordstrom to scope the scene and I was pleasantly surprised. I compiled this round-up with 9 stylish caps that channel Holmes’ laid-back style. Happy shopping. Just don’t be surprised if everyone ends up asking you for product deets once you get your hands on one! 1. Affordable Find: Caps often cost a pretty penny. Thankfully, you can snag this trendy style for just $20 at Amazon! 2. Editor’s Pick: As a proud New Yorker, I have an assortment of hats that represent my home state. I snagged this American Needle Brooklyn Eagles Jacquard Hat during a trip to Urban Outfitters two weeks ago, and I’ve received endless compliments every single time I’ve worn it! 3. Cheers: Put your love for espresso martinis on full display in this trucker-style cap ! 4. Athleisure Slay: This sophisticated nautical-style hat is perfect for shoppers who can’t get enough of pickleball! 5. Minimalist: Keep things short and sweet with this minimalist-style hat ! 6. All About Hobbies: Do you know your way around a fishing pole? This hilarious hat is perfect for fishing enthusiasts! 7. Favoritism for the Win: Let everyone know where you stand with your parents, courtesy of this Favorite Daughter cap ! 8. Yeehaw: Giddy up! This Western-inspired cap channels the trendy style influencers and celebrities are wearing nonstop! Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News 9. Duck, Duck, Goose: This laid-back hat features a trio of ducks and delivers a fun message!

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AS gang violence spirals out of control in Haiti, the limitations of international efforts to restore order, including a Kenyan-led security mission, have laid bare the depth of the crisis. A nation already on its knees now faces an even darker abyss. Haiti’s tragedy serves as a stark reminder that no matter how dire circumstances may seem, they can always deteriorate further. Haiti’s revolution (1791-1804) -the first successful uprising by enslaved people-should have been a beacon of hope. Instead, it marked the beginning of relentless punishment by a global order which was infused with racism and avarice. Forced to pay France reparations for its own freedom, Haiti was crippled by debt and subjected to invasions, occupations, and economic exploitation. This financial and political stranglehold laid the groundwork for centuries of poverty and instability. Corrupt leadership, often propped up by external powers, exacerbated the country’s struggles for decades, while natural disasters—earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods—repeatedly decimated its fragile infrastructure. By the time President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in 2021, Haiti’s constitutional institutions had disintegrated. The nation was left adrift, ruled by unpopular decrees without any form of public participation, amid surging gang violence, widespread hunger, and political paralysis. Today, Haiti teeters on the edge of collapse. Nearly half of its population—5.41 million people—are acutely food insecure, and one in six children faces famine. Over 700,000 people have been forcibly displaced, while more than 900 schools remain closed, depriving hundreds of thousands of children of education. Criminal gangs dominate nearly 80% of Port-au-Prince and its surrounding areas, holding 2.7 million people hostage to violence, extortion, and kidnappings. Even more alarmingly, thousands of children are now counted among their ranks, coerced into roles ranging from looters to murderers. These gangs, emboldened by weak governance, maintain their firepower and expand their reach even in the face of international interventions. Haiti’s police force, outgunned and underfunded, struggles to maintain order. The Kenyan-led multinational security mission, a contingent of just 430 personnel, has proven woefully inadequate against entrenched criminal networks. Frustrated communities have taken matters into their own hands, forming vigilante groups to deliver brutal justice. In one chilling scene, gang members’ bodies were dismembered in front of a silent and seemingly complicit police force. As basic services collapse and desperation deepens, the Transitional Council has squandered its chance to provide leadership. In April 2024, under pressure from the United States and with the backing of CARICOM, Haiti established the Council to stabilize the country, restore constitutional legitimacy, and pave the way for elections. The Council appointed Garry Conille, a former UNICEF official, as interim prime minister, alongside a technocratic cabinet. While this initiative offered hope, it was fraught with danger from the start and destined to fail. The mix of ambitious politicians and technocrats -many of whom were not selected by the Council – set up disquiet and quickly led to dysfunction. By November, the Council’s fractious relationship with Conille and his cabinet culminated in his dismissal. In just five months, little progress had been made toward stabilizing the country or addressing the root causes of its crisis. This failure further eroded international confidence and left Haiti’s plight unresolved. Haiti’s plight is more than a humanitarian disaster – it is a test of the United Nations’ effectiveness. The Haitian government, supported by CARICOM and the United States, has called for a full-scale UN peacekeeping operation. Such an initiative could provide the resources and personnel needed to restore order, with its costs distributed among all UN member states. However, China and Russia – two of the five veto powers in the Security Council – have opposed the idea, arguing that peacekeepers are meant to maintain peace, not combat urban crime or rescue dysfunctional states. This effort, therefore, remains stalled. As violence intensifies, basic services have crumbled. The United Nations recently evacuated its staff from Port-au-Prince, citing escalating dangers. Humanitarian organizations, like Doctors Without Borders, have suspended operations due to threats against staff and patients. Food for the Poor, a nonprofit organization that manages feeding programsme, can no longer deliver aid reliably because of gang blockades, road hazards, and airport closures. The Transitional Council’s inability to form an Electoral Council or advance constitutional reforms has only compounded the crisis. Without these critical steps, Haiti remains stuck in a cycle of instability. A new prime minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, has taken office, but his government faces the daunting task of rebuilding trust, addressing gang violence, and navigating a Transitional Council prone to micromanagement. Time is not on his side. Ultimately, the responsibility for Haiti’s recovery lies with its leadership. The Transitional Council must demonstrate unity, stability, competence, and urgency in its efforts to stabilize the country. Without decisive action to rebuild constitutional institutions and restore governance, the Council risks isolating Haiti further, plunging the country deeper into chaos as the gangs grow stronger, more strident, and more determined. Haiti’s history is one of resilience against unimaginable odds, but the resilience of its beleaguered people alone cannot rebuild a nation. It is time for its leaders to rise above petty divisions and forge an agreed plan to achieve stability and peace. Only then can Haiti’s neighbours and international partners step forward with confidence to help pull the nation from the brink. This is the task to which all involved—both domestically and internationally—must commit, setting aside perceived strategic interests, whether personal or national. (The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the US and the OAS. The views expressed are entirely his own. Responses and previous commentaries:www.sirronaldsanders.com)TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa fired football coach Kevin Wilson on Sunday and will elevate wide receivers coach Ryan Switzer on an interim basis for the remainder of the season. The Golden Hurricane lost to South Florida 63-30 on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-8. The school's decision concludes Wilson's two-year tenure with a 7-16 record, including 3-12 in American Athletic Conference play. “With the rapidly evolving landscape of college athletics, we know the importance of positioning our football program and athletic department to thrive and excel in the upcoming years,” athletic director Justin Moore said in a statement. “Our standard will be to play in bowl games every season, compete for conference titles, and build a program that everyone connected to the Golden Hurricane will be proud of." Wilson spent six years as Indiana’s head coach, going 26-47 from 2011 to 2016. He then joined Urban Meyer’s staff at Ohio State and stayed on under Meyer’s successor, Ryan Day, before taking over at Tulsa. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

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A very special, and irreplaceable, package has gone missing, and a woman in New Westminster and her family are begging for help to find it. Ashley Gould explains that her uncle Ed Bakker died by suicide on Nov. 20, but just days earlier he had sent his sister a package. “We found out [about his death] on Nov. 25 ... and when we went to clean out his apartment in Victoria, we found a receipt for a package, which had been shipped by Canada Post on Nov. 14, to my mom, who also lives in New West,” Gould told 1130 NewsRadio on Tuesday. “Because of the postal strike, obviously we had to sit in limbo. He had left the tracking number on the receipt, so we had tracking for it. And once Canada Post was up and running last Tuesday, I was frantically checking it,” she added. Last Wednesday, Gould and her mom got the great news that the package had been delivered. Except it wasn’t there. “My mom lives in an apartment building, and it said [it was delivered at] 6:40 a.m., so we didn’t think that was true. We contacted Canada Post, and they said that it’s probably going to be at a pickup location in a day or two, so to be patient,” she said. “Then on Thursday, my mom went to the pickup location, there was nothing yet. Friday, same thing. Then yesterday, we called and they said, ‘Actually, it’s been miss-sorted and it’s gone into the pile of Amazon returns, and there’s nothing more we can do,'” Gould added. Gould’s mother spoke to a supervisor, who informed the family that there was a “slim-to-none chance” of recovering the package, “but we’ll see in the new year.” “Their suggestions were to have the sender start a claim, or to contact Amazon and create a ticket,” she explained. “I apologized to the person I spoke with, because I felt bad for saying it, but I was like, ‘The sender is no longer with us and can’t start a claim, and that’s not really what it’s about.'” “It’s not about starting a claim and getting compensation. It’s about getting the package,” Gould said. While she has opened a ticket with Amazon, Gould says it’s not that company’s fault or responsibility, nor would it likely be in their system. Trying to think of other ways to find the package, Gould took to social media site Reddit in hopes of connecting with anyone who might have an in to help find the really important package. “A few people have reached out to me directly to say that they would keep an eye out for it; basically some boots on the ground. But we still don’t have any answers,” she said. “I know it’s Christmas Eve, but I’m just desperate to try and get some help, because Canada Post has, unfortunately, not given us anything more than, ‘We lost it,’ and that’s it.” The hunt for the package is complicated, Gould appreciates, as neither she nor her mom knows what’s contained or what the package looks like. “Unfortunately, because of the circumstances, I don’t have a description of the package. All I have is the name of the sender, the weight, I have the volume equivalent ... but no dimensions or anything like that, or description of the package.” Gould explains that since her uncle’s death, it’s been a whirlwind of emotions. “[When my mom] knew the package was coming, she said, ‘I don’t think I can emotionally handle opening it before Christmas.’ And now all she wants is to have the package. “She just wants to have some closure, to at least have it in her possession and know that it’s not just lost somewhere,” she explained. Bakker was a very special person, Gould says. “He had a lot of struggles, but I’m happy that he’s at peace. We just want this closure of receiving whatever he felt was important enough to send to us in his final days.” “We just want that back,” she explained. Bakker is being remembered not just by his family, but the tennis community in Victoria and across North America. He was a formidable tennis player and coach, Gould explains, even creating his own teaching method called Wild Tennis. “His contributions to tennis throughout his life are immeasurable, and there are few who shared his all-encompassing passion for our sport. Ed taught kids and adults how to play tennis with patience and humour, and his Wild Tennis program helped transform the learn-to-play process in a way that was fun and engaging,” Canadian Senior Tennis shared on Facebook. A very loving and loved, brother, friend, uncle, and more, Gould says he was thoughtful and caring right up until the end. “The fact that he had the forethought to send us this final package in the days leading up to his suicide just goes to show how he was always thinking about others even when he was clearly in so much pain,” she said. In a statement to 1130 NewsRadio, Canada Post says it apologizes for this “unfortunate and frustrating experience and our condolences to the family.” The organization confirms that it is looking into the case, and will provide further information at a later date.

Technology stocks led a broad rally on Wall Street Tuesday during a holiday-shortened trading session ahead of Christmas. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% for its third-straight gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.9%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. While Big Tech companies, including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped push the market higher, the gains were widespread. Advancers outnumbered decliners by more than 3-to-1 on the New York Stock Exchange. Broadcom rose 3.2%, Apple gained 1.1% and Amazon closed 1.8% higher. Super Micro Computer climbed 6%. Tesla jumped 7.4% for the biggest gains among S&P 500 stocks. American Airlines shook off an early loss and ended with a 0.6% gain after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Elsewhere in the market, U.S. Steel rose 1.9% a day after an influential government panel failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the nearly $15 billion proposed sale to Nippon Steel of Japan. NeueHealth surged 74.9% after the health care company agreed to be taken private in a deal valued at roughly $1.3 billion. All told, the S&P 500 rose 65.97 points to 6,040.04. The Dow added 390.08 points to 43,297.03, and the Nasdaq rose 266.24 points to 20,031.13. Treasury yields held steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.59%. European markets closed mostly higher. Markets in Asia mostly gained ground. Tuesday’s U.S. market rally comes as the stock market enters what’s historically been a very cheerful season. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. The so-called “Santa rally” also correlates closely with positive returns in January and the upcoming year. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the stock market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up 26.6% so far this year and remains within roughly 1% of the all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. U.S. markets will be closed Wednesday for Christmas. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to this week, including a weekly update on unemployment benefits on Thursday.NEW YORK , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of all purchasers of common stock of MGP Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGPI) between May 4, 2023 and October 30, 2024 . A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 14, 2025 . So what: If you purchased MGPI common stock 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 MGPI class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9167 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com 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 February 14, 2025 . 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. 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 at the time. 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 materially false and/or misleading statements, and failed to disclose material adverse facts about MGPI's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, defendants repeatedly touted a strong demand and "normal" inventory levels in brown goods (i.e., American whiskies and tequila), when in fact there had been a slowdown in consumption and oversupply in their products. Worse, defendants had assured investors that they were positioned differently than their competitors, and that this was a non-issue, because MGPI had already taken steps to mitigate the risk, when in fact it had not. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the MGPI class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9167 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com 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. 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WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a weeks-long delay. The step lets Trump transition aides and future administration staffers obtain security clearances before Inauguration Day to access classified information about ongoing government programs, an essential step for a smooth transiton of power. It also allows those nominees who are up for Senate confirmation to face the background checks lawmakers want before voting on them. Teams of investigators have been standing by to process clearances for Trump aides and advisers. “This agreement with the Department of Justice will ensure President Trump and his team are ready on Day 1 to begin enacting the America First Agenda that an overwhelming majority of our nation supported on Election Day,” said Susie Wiles, Trump’s designate to be White House chief of staff. Related Articles The announcement comes a week after the Trump transition team with the Biden White House to allow transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20. The White House agreement was supposed to have been signed by Oct. 1, according to the Presidential Transition Act, and the Biden White House had issued both public and private appeals for Trump’s team to sign on. Security clearances are required to access classified information, including on ongoing operations and threats to the nation, and the Biden White House and outside experts have emphasized to Trump’s team the importance of having cleared personnel before Inauguration Day so they could be fully briefed and ready to run the government. Republican Senators have also insisted on FBI background checks for Trump’s nominees before they face confirmation votes, as has been standard practice for decades. Lawmakers have been particularly interested in seeing the findings of reviews into Trump’s designated nominee for defense secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, and for Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence. “That’s why it’s so important that we have an FBI background check, a committee review of extensive questions and questionnaires, and a public hearing,” said. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine on Monday. John Thune, the incoming Senate Republican leader, said the Trump team “understands there’s going to have to be a thorough vetting of all these nominees.”At the wheel of his little blue and white boat, Hans Unkles is used to the solitary life of a creel fisherman with just the glorious scenery of the Sound of Jura, the wind in his face and the gentle slap of the water against the hull of the Lorna Jane for company. These days though, he cuts an even lonelier figure. Gliding silently through the water on a boat powered not by smelly and noisy diesel but by solar power and electricity, he’s in a world of his own. Nowhere else in the UK or, he reckons, the world is there another commercial fishing boat quite like Lorna Jane. Built in 1979, the Lorna Jane was retrofitted to become the country's first solar powered fishing boat (Image: Contributed) And that’s quite surprising, he says. For having converted the 21-foot vessel to become a green machine, setting her to work 18 months ago and covering 2,500 emission-free miles in her, no-one else has yet dared to take the plunge and join him. If creel fishing can be a solitary career choice, even lonelier is the plight of the creel fisherman with an electric, solar powered boat. “Everyone is interested in it, they follow the boat and pay attention to how it’s going, but there’s a reluctance to commit to doing it,” says Unkles, who has 40 years of boatbuilding and sailing behind him. “ I think people are frightened to do it. “They think it’s a bit of a gamble. With a diesel engine, people know how to operate it, they know how to fix it. “And this is a step into the unknown.” Hans Unkles has retrofitted the Lorna Jane to become the country's first solar powered electric creel fishing boat (Image: Contributed) Relaxing the grip on trusted diesel and risking livelihoods on the power of the sun and the few pontoons with an electric source, is not for everyone. But Unkles can’t help feeling a little frustrated that, so far, he’s charting a solitary course. “I think it comes down to attitude too,” the Lorna Jane’s skipper adds. “My generation was responsible for a lot of the waste and overuse of materials. “But no one is prepared to give anything back.” Read more by Sandra Dick: Can you knit a bathroom? Meet the crafty islanders who did just that What makes Scottish Men's Sheds so special? Driven by an idea that there was a more sustainable and greener way to fish for what he saw were rapidly dwindling stocks of lobster and crab, Unkles cleared a space in his shed. There, he set about converting the 1979-built Lorna Jane into a thoroughly modern boat: Scotland’s first electric commercial fishing vessel. He fitted a canopy of photovoltaic cells that provide the power for the 30-horsepower 20kW engine throughout the sunnier summer months. And when the darker days of autumn and winter descend, he uses an ordinary power point on the pontoon at Tayvallich to recharge her lithium iron phosphate battery. Fully charged, she happily powers through the ten or 12 hours that Unkles requires to tend to his business on the water. He usually covers 20 miles or so, but 45 miles and even a little more is within her reach. Undaunted by choppy waters, the Lorna Jane with her canopy of photovoltaic cells (Image: Contributed) Although not the fastest at just five knots - a sedate 6mph - Unkles points out it’s not much less than his old diesel engine, costs virtually nothing to keep going and, besides, it’s fine for him. He doesn't worry about range any more than he might ask how far his diesel will take him. But, he adds, he has become even more in tune with the environment around him: “You work the tides more thoughtfully, sometimes start a bit earlier. “Because you have lower running costs, you don’t have to catch the same amount as before to end up with the same money in your pocket.” That important point partly fuels his determination to encourage more to follow his lead. “Over the last 20 years everything has gone up a gear, everyone wants faster boats, more creels. They’re fishing more aggressively. Hans Unkles retrofitted the Lorna Jane in his shed (Image: Contributed) “There are rewards from that. People do well and make a good living out of it - but I think the good days are past us. “It’s questionable whether we can carry on as we are.” Stocks are lower than they were when he was younger: “There are no regulations over the number of pots a boat can have, so when fishing is poor, they get more pots. “For all that creel fishing is supposed to be sustainable, because it’s unregulated there are far too many pots. “I have seen the catches getting smaller. “We should be adapting and looking at the future and this is what the future is going to be.” His vision for an electric boat brewed for years until battery technology caught up. After all, not even a pioneering green skipper wants to be all at sea in a boat with a battery that’s on fire. However, his lithium iron phosphate battery has less risk on that front – a crucial factor for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, which is responsible for licensing vessels. Read more by Sandra Dick: When fishing boats ruled the waves on the Firth of Clyde Pigeons once fed the nation. Now the race is on to save their doocots The safer battery meant Lorna Jane could be registered, providing a blueprint for others to follow. Rather than grapple with the same red tape as Unkles, her example means they should be able to cruise through. Having spent a total of £137,000 on his refurbished craft – including the cost of the vessel – and aided by a grant of £34,000 from fishing quango Marine Scotland , Unkles headed out onto the Sound of Jura last May convinced others would soon follow. To help inspire his fellow fishermen, the entire effort was captured on camera by a local film-maker Joe Osborn. Electric-powered fishing boat, Lorna Jane, retrofitted to become one of the country's 'greenest' boats (Image: Contributed) Entitled It’ll Never Work , it shows his local Tayvallich community rallying behind Unkles as he takes Lorna Jane apart and rebuilds her, his supreme effort to hit a tight funding deadline that threatened to derail his project and the irritation of trying to untangle the red tape and bureaucracy. The title reflects his frustrations. At one point, Unkles became so stressed – telling the camera he is “absolutely burst” – that he felt it take a physical toll. He can’t say for sure the anxiety surrounding getting the Lorna Jane over the line and the okay to begin fishing was the reason for the breathlessness and the erratic heartbeat which led to a spell in hospital. The Lorna Jane's battery can keep her running for around 12 hours a day (Image: Contributed) But, he nods, it probably didn’t help. That aside, the film – which is being shown at Arlington Baths Club in Glasgow next Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30 - also captured the joy of finally completing his task, and the serene beauty of her silently ploughing through waters off the Argyll coastline as Unkles tends to work laying and lifting his lobster pots. Low budget and with just two people involved in making it, since its release in March, the film has scooped a string of awards and has just been selected for a Los Angeles film festival. Read more by Sandra Dick: The plus size adventure breaking down barriers to the great outdoors From love boat to sea sickness: a fond farewell to CalMac's grand lady Early next year Unkles and the film will be at the heart of an effort by the Fishmongers Company in London to raise awareness of the Lorna Jane among the Cornish and Devon fishing community. Unkles is hopeful that the thriving community of sardine fishermen along with ports with pontoons fitted with electric power points might encourage at least a few to embrace joining him so he’s no long the nation’s only ‘green skipper’. “I launched May 2023 and have had no issues. I’ve spent £300 on repairs this year and £436 last year for small things like seals. "Usually, repairs might cost into the thousands. You’ve got oil changes, filters, dirty fuel, water pumps, hoses and leaks, hull penetrations... there’s a massive list of things that need repaired over a year." In her diesel days, the Lorna Jane would gobble through around 20 litres of diesel for an outing of around 15 miles, cost Unkles around £20 per return trip. “She’s done 18 months, and 2,500 miles and not burned any diesel at all,” he continues. “We’ve had a terrible summer but from March to September I only hand to plug in four times to charge the battery, yet that’s with the boat running two or three days a week entirely off solar, for around 20 miles a day. “My running costs are small - my running expenses are tiny compared to what they were before.” Still, he is aware certain obstacles can put others off. One is the tight deadline requirement that come with Marine Scotland’s funding help: he had just five months from receiving word he had been approved for funding help to getting the entire project over the line. “There’s a lot of red tape and no real after support from the government,” he adds. Read more: How a pioneering marine reserve is bringing life back to the Clyde Clyde cod: 'I thought closure was a joke. Government won't do that' Is the Firth of Clyde, Glasgow’s village pond, worth saving? “They have invested £34,000 of public money. If it was a bank they would want to make sure their investment is safe and you are being encouraged. “I committed to this but feel I’m standing on my own, on the tightrope without any safety net. That’s not attractive for many people. “If there was government support there so if you run into problems you’ll be looked after and helped through, like some kind of underwriting.” Some of the Lorna Jane's daily catch of lobster and crabs (Image: Contributed) His creel fishing for lobster and crab is slower and gentler than before – he uses 65 pots which is less than others. His catches are a little smaller but what he loses on a smaller catch he gains by not having to spend on fuel and repairs. Despite that, the stressful journey to get here and the frustrations that he’s still the only one, Unkles has no regrets. “It’s easy to criticise and pick holes in what is wrong with things, and it’s not easy to make changes. “This has been the most rewarding thing I have ever been involved in, a real treat and a pleasure to do it.”

Ride Hailing Market: On the Rise: $156.6B in 2023 to $268.5B by 2031Seibert misses an extra point late as the Commanders lose their 3rd in a row, 34-26 to the Cowboys LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Washington’s Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, Dallas’ Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick attempt for a touchdown, and the Cowboys pulled out a 34-26 victory Sunday that extended the Commanders’ skid to three games. Seibert was wide left on the point-after attempt following a bad snap. On the ensuing onside kick attempt, Juanyeh Thomas returned it 43 yards for a touchdown as the Cowboys ended their losing streak at five in improbable fashion. Earlier in the fourth quarter, KaVonte Turpin returned a kickoff 99 yards for a TD. Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs win at the buzzer again, topping Panthers 30-27 on Shrader's field goal CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns, Spencer Shrader kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 to reach double-digit wins for the 10th straight season. The Chiefs bounced back from last week’s 30-21 loss at Buffalo and won at the buzzer yet again in a season of narrow escapes. Noah Brown caught two TD passes and DeAndre Hopkins also had a touchdown catch. Bryce Young finished 21 of 35 for 262 yards and a touchdown for the Panthers, who had their two-game winning streak snapped. From Maui to the Caribbean, college hoops' Thanksgiving tournaments a beloved part of the sport College basketball is ready for its Thanksgiving Week closeup. The schedule is full of early season tournaments that could create buzzworthy marquee matchups. And many of those come in warm-weather locations. The Maui Invitational in Hawaii turns 40 years old this year. It opens Monday with a field that includes two-time reigning national champion and second ranked UConn. The Battle 4 Atlantis men's tournament in the Bahamas opens Wednesday. It has a field topped by No. 3 Gonzaga. There are also multiple women's events in the Bahamas featuring ranked teams, including the fourth Atlantis women's tournament. AP Top 25: Alabama, Mississippi out of top 10 and Miami, SMU are in; Oregon remains unanimous No. 1 Alabama and Mississippi tumbled out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll and Miami and SMU moved in following a chaotic weekend in the SEC. Oregon is No. 1 for the sixth straight week and Ohio State, Texas and Penn State held their places behind the Ducks. The shuffling begins at No. 5, where Notre Dame returned for the first time since Week 2 after beating Army for its ninth straight win. No. 6 Georgia and No. 7 Tennessee each moved up two spots. Miami, SMU and Indiana round out the top 10. Thitikul finishes eagle-birdie to win CME Group Tour Championship and claim record $4M prize NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Down by two shots with two holes to play, Jeeno Thitikul knew exactly what was needed to capture the biggest prize in women’s golf history. And a eagle-birdie finish for the second straight day made it happen. Thitikul claimed the record-setting $4 million first-place check by winning the CME Group Tour Championship on Sunday. It was the biggest money prize in women’s golf history. Thitikul shot a 7-under 65 on Sunday and finished the week at 22 under, one shot ahead of Angel Yin (66). Yin had a two-shot lead walking to the 17th tee, only to wind up settling for the $1 million runner-up check. Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Jannik Sinner clinched Italy's second consecutive Davis Cup title and capped his breakthrough season at the top of tennis by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2), 6-2 for a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the final of the team competition in Malaga, Spain. Matteo Berrettini won Sunday's opening singles match 6-4, 6-2 against Botic van de Zandschulp. The Italians are the first country to win the Davis Cup twice in a row since the Czech Republic in 2012 and 2013. The No. 1-ranked Sinner stretched his unbeaten streak in singles to 14 matches and 26 sets. Netherlands reached the Davis Cup final for the first time. Verstappen still manages to win 4th straight F1 title in one of worst seasons of his Red Bull career LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen won an unbelievable 19 races last season that included an incredible streak of 10 in a row in what would arguably go down as one of the greatest years in Formula 1 history. And yet it is this year’s eight-win season — his lowest victory total since 2020 — that Verstappen considers a career-defining campaign. Those eight wins were enough to win him a fourth consecutive F1 championship on Saturday night with his easy drive at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The championship made Verstappen only the sixth driver in F1 history to win four or more titles. Maverick McNealy birdies the last hole at Sea Island to finally become PGA Tour winner ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy is finally a winner on the PGA Tour, and it took a shot he won't soon forget. McNealy was part of a four-way tie for the lead when he drilled a 6-iron to 5 feet on the final hole at Sea Island for birdie and a 68. That gave him a one-shot victory over Daniel Berger, Nico Echavarria and Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton. Berger and Henrik Norlander moved into the top 125 to keep full PGA Tour cards for next year. Clanton continued to show his promise. It was his second runner-up finish and fourth top 10 this year. When Harbaugh brothers meet for 3rd time Monday, Archie Manning can relate to Jack Harbaugh EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Archie Manning can empathize with what Jack Harbaugh will be going through again on Monday night. For the first time in 11 years, the 85-year-old patriarch of the Harbaugh family has to be a neutral observer with Jim’s Los Angeles Chargers hosting John’s Baltimore Ravens in the third matchup between the coaching brothers. John Harbaugh has won the previous two matchups. Manning, more than anyone, knows the attention and conflicting emotions of these games. He had to go through it three times when his sons, quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, faced off. Jack and Jackie Harbaugh attended the first two meetings but will not be at Monday’s game. Salah double sends Liverpool 8 points clear in Premier League as United draws first game with Amorim Mohamed Salah has sent Liverpool eight points clear in the Premier League by scoring twice to help his team rally to a 3-2 win over Southampton. It was a 10th victory in 12 league games for Liverpool, which took advantage of defending champion Manchester City’s 4-0 loss at home to Tottenham on Saturday. Salah scored in the 65th and 83rd minutes. Only Manchester United’s class of 1993-94 has had a larger lead than Arne Slot’s Liverpool at this stage of a Premier League campaign. Ruben Amorim is trying to recreate those glory days and his first game in charge of United ended in a 1-1 draw at Ipswich. Marcus Rashford scored after 81 seconds for United.Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on Monday sent its long-awaited report to President Joe Biden, a longtime opponent of the deal. Some federal agencies represented on the panel were skeptical that allowing a Japanese company to buy an American-owned steelmaker would create national security risks. That's according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Both Biden and President-elect Donald Trump opposed the merger and vowed to block it. Nippon Steel says it is confident the deal will go ahead. Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Honda will initially lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. Following is a quick look at what a combined Honda and Nissan would mean for the companies, and for the auto industry. Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election A survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, its highest reading since June 2021. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in November to 98, following October’s pre-election record high of 110. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said small business owners became more certain about future business conditions following the presidential election, breaking a nearly three-year streak of record high uncertainty. The survey also showed that more owners are also hoping 2025 will be a good time to grow. Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about one hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by an issue with a vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. The flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that more than 3,200 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed. Twenty-eight flights were canceled. Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of directors unanimously approved the the proposed transaction, while Erik and Pete Nordstrom — part of the Nordstrom family taking over the company — recused themselves from voting. Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom Family will have a majority ownership stake in the company. Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday. Tech companies including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped pull the market higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. American Airlines shook off an early loss and ended mostly higher after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Treasury yields held steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.59% An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally. In some ways, his victory marked a repudiation of President Joe Biden’s economic stewardship and a protest against inflation. It came despite low unemployment and steady growth under the Biden administration. What lies ahead for the economy under Trump? Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics spoke recently to The Associated Press. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident in recent months. The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market tumbled more than a dozen points to 81.1. The Conference Board says a reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future. Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Honda's U.S.-listed shares rose sharply after the company said it was in talks about a combination with Nissan in a deal that could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Eli Lilly rose after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Treasury yields rose in the bond market.WASHINGTON , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC ) CEO David Goeckeler has been elected Chair of the SIA Board of Directors . SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. " We are thrilled to welcome our new chair for 2025, David Goeckeler of Western Digital," said SIA President and CEO John Neuffer . "David possesses years of experience in the technology and semiconductor industries, and is an outstanding advocate for our work. He will be a fantastic leader of the SIA Board of Directors in 2025." Over more than four decades, Goeckeler has focused on innovating and growing industries ranging from semiconductors to global networking to enterprise software. As CEO of Western Digital, Goeckeler has led the company's transformation as a leading data storage producer in the industry. Prior to this, he served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Cisco's Networking and Security Business, after starting his career at Bell Laboratories. Goeckeler was recently appointed Chairman of the U.S. Chamber's U.S.-Japan Business Council (USJBC). "Semiconductor innovation is the transformative backbone of everything from the smartphone in your pocket to hyperscale cloud infrastructure to artificial intelligence that uplift society and improve our quality of life," said Goeckeler . "As we grow our industry, the role of effective government policies is more crucial now than ever to accelerate innovation and expansion in this sector. Through partnership with my colleagues on the SIA Board, I look forward to strengthening our shared industry priorities in Washington and around the world." Media Contact Dan Rosso Semiconductor Industry Association 240-305-4738 [email protected] About SIA The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America's top export industries and a key driver of America's economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Through this coalition, SIA seeks to strengthen leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration, and key industry stakeholders around the world to encourage policies that fuel innovation, propel business, and drive international competition. Learn more at www.semiconductors.org . SOURCE Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA)

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. increased its holdings in Beazer Homes USA, Inc. ( NYSE:BZH – Free Report ) by 5.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 131,981 shares of the construction company’s stock after buying an additional 6,841 shares during the quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.’s holdings in Beazer Homes USA were worth $4,510,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BZH. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its position in Beazer Homes USA by 5.3% during the 3rd quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 162,217 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $5,543,000 after acquiring an additional 8,174 shares during the period. Metis Global Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Beazer Homes USA in the third quarter worth about $201,000. GHE LLC lifted its holdings in Beazer Homes USA by 10.9% in the third quarter. GHE LLC now owns 64,937 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $2,219,000 after purchasing an additional 6,371 shares during the period. Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its position in Beazer Homes USA by 711.4% in the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 225,453 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $7,704,000 after buying an additional 197,666 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Winslow Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Beazer Homes USA by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Winslow Asset Management Inc. now owns 491,330 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $16,789,000 after buying an additional 1,717 shares during the period. 85.65% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Insider Transactions at Beazer Homes USA In other news, CFO David I. Goldberg sold 6,057 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.06, for a total transaction of $194,187.42. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 131,004 shares in the company, valued at $4,199,988.24. The trade was a 4.42 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website . 6.99% of the stock is owned by insiders. Beazer Homes USA Stock Up 3.3 % Beazer Homes USA ( NYSE:BZH – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 13th. The construction company reported $1.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.35 by $0.34. Beazer Homes USA had a net margin of 6.02% and a return on equity of 11.95%. The firm had revenue of $806.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $775.42 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.80 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 24.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts expect that Beazer Homes USA, Inc. will post 4.44 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of analysts have recently weighed in on BZH shares. B. Riley reduced their price target on shares of Beazer Homes USA from $38.00 to $37.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, August 2nd. Wedbush upgraded Beazer Homes USA from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $41.00 to $45.00 in a research report on Thursday, September 5th. StockNews.com cut Beazer Homes USA from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Monday, August 5th. Finally, Zelman & Associates restated an “underperform” rating on shares of Beazer Homes USA in a report on Tuesday, September 17th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $39.67. Read Our Latest Research Report on BZH Beazer Homes USA Profile ( Free Report ) Beazer Homes USA, Inc operates as a homebuilder in the United States. It designs, constructs, and sells single-family and multi-family homes under the Beazer Homes, Gatherings, and Choice Plans names. The company also sells its homes through commissioned new home sales counselors and independent brokers in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Indiana, Delaware, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding BZH? 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Just a few months later, the Bendigo University runner earned a late call-up for Paris when Brett Robinson was out of the running for the Paris Marathon because of injury. The national record of 2:07.31 for the marathon was set by Robinson at Fukuoka in Japan in 2022. Buchanan ran the 42.2km duel in Paris in 2:12.58 to be 45th overall. In the lead-up to the Valencia race, Buchanan spoke about a chance to overtake Aussie marathon greats such as Rob de Castella, Steve Moneghetti and Derek Clayton on the list of fastest times. "People are saying I'm in Australian record shape and I never thought people would mention me in that discussion, so I'm just enjoying it," Buchanan told Athletics Australia. People are saying I'm in Australian record shape and I never thought people would mention me in that discussion, so I'm just enjoying it "I've got a lot of respect for Brett [Robinson]. The fact that he was the first one to break through and do that, I think that's the hardest thing. I can see Australian male marathon times getting down to low 2:06 - whether that's me or someone else." It's taken years of dedication to now be racing at international level. A big year for Buchanan included victory in the Oceania half-marathon on the Gold Coast and half-marathon at the Nike Melbourne Marathon. The gun athlete racks up about 180km a week training and is heavily involved with coaching in the athlete development program at Bendigo South East Secondary College. Buchanan's mindset in training is more on effort than numbers. He raced to seventh place at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and is now in elite company as an Olympian. "I didn't realise how much small towns really get around their Olympians, because they feel like part of their journey and really connected," Buchanan said. "When I go for coffee or I'm out for a run, people will tell me how good my run in Paris was or where they watched it." 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