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NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has confirmed that the Edmonton Oilers roster will look much different after the trade deadline, and provided their latest trade candidates. The Oilers have just claimed Alec Regula off waivers and sent down Travis Dermott , but it's respected they'll make a much higher impact move before the playoffs. On Sportsnet Radio today, Friedman confirmed the Oilers will acquire a defenceman before the trade deadline, and listed 8 potential candidates. Many of these named the Oilers have been connected to before, but a few are newly reported to be available for trade at all, and could be very interesting options. Elliotte Friedman Reveals New Defenceman Available for Trade, Potential Fits for Edmonton Oilers The Oilers have been connected to the bigger name veterans on this list, Cam Fowler, Ivan Provorov, and Rasmus Andersson. Insider Bob Stauffer has recently connected Cam Fowler to the Edmonton Oilers , and Blue Jackets blueliner Ivan Provorov has been linked to the Oilers as well. Rasmus Andersson would be a great fit, but the Flames ownership would reportedly deny a trade to their rival Edmonton . Perhaps the most interesting player listed is Anaheim Ducks defenceman Pavel Mintyukov. Drafted 10th overall in the 2022 draft, the left shot Russian defenceman has already played 86 NHL games by the age of 21. Mintyukov has produced great analytical results on a brutal Anaheim team in the last two seasons, and if they were to move him, the Oilers could be interested in acquiring him as a long term piece for their defence. The remaining candidates listed are mostly veteran defensive defenceman: Will Borgen, David Savard, Brian Dumoulin, and Alec Martinez. All players of this group, outside of Martinez, can struggle to make a good first pass - and that's an important skill in Edmonton. Adding any of the players listed would vastly improve the Oilers blueline as it is today, and it's great to hear that Edmonton is fully committed to making that addition. Hopefully their scouting department nails down the best fit for the Oilers, and they get the best possible addition for another long playoff run. This article first appeared on Oilers Daily and was syndicated with permission.Arsenal secured a huge 5-1 win in the Champions League away at Sporting, with multiple players impressing. Jurrien Timber & Riccardo Calafiori both shone against Lisbon, which led to Arsenal supporters to sing their praises. Arsenal need to keep them fit to maintain momentum, according to many onlookers. After Arsenal made it two wins out of two on their return to action after the international break as they ran out 5-1 winners over Sporting in the Champions League on Tuesday night, it isn't their attacking players that are grabbing all the attention. Instead, it was the commendable work done by their full-backs, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori . In the modern game, the full-back position has grown increasingly pivotal, as exemplified by the transformative impact of Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold on Liverpool's sustained success in recent years. While Arsenal have often grappled with finding their own solution to this tactical advantage—struggling with players like Oleksandr Zinchenko falling short of expectations—their midweek performance offered a glimpse of hope, easing concerns in an area of the pitch they once looked lost in. The victory followed closely on the heels of a commanding 3-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest at the weekend. Though Mikel Arteta's side remain nine points adrift of the Premier League summit, this week has been nothing short of perfect for Arsenal. With momentum building, they will now feel they’ve uncovered yet another crucial piece of the puzzle in their pursuit of that long-awaited major honour in the club's post-Arsene Wenger era. The defender was spotted imitating the striker and fans think there's a good reason for that Jurrien Timber & Riccardo Calafiori's Performances After just seven minutes, Timber picked the ball up on the right and sent a delivery across goal which Gabriel Martinelli tapped in at the back post. Arsenal then got a second in the 22nd minute as Timber set Thomas Partey up for a lofted pass into the path of Saka, who poked past Franco Israel for Kai Havertz to tap in. The Dutchman, who was out for the majority of last season through an ACL injury, was initially brought in as a potential replacement or understudy to Gabriel in the middle of defence. However, it's safe to say life at right-back hasn't treated the 23-year-old too badly. His all-around defensive qualities, the intensity in which he presses, and his quality in the final third has earned him shouts from the Emirates faithful for being the best signing they've seen in recent years . Riccardo Calafiori, meanwhile, has left fans with a similar impression from the opposite flank. After a successful Euro 2024 campaign, which saw the Italian become a constant threat from deep, he has brought that pizzazz to north London early into his new surroundings after the club navigated one of the best summer transfer windows among their rivals. Against Sporting, the 22-year-old bombed up and down the flank, making that part of the pitch his own in some ways. An impressive passing success rate of 96% placed him above anyone else on the pitch, as he also made two key passes into the final third. GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Completing 23/25 of his pass attempts, no player had a better success rate than Riccardo Calafiori on Tuesday night. What Fans Are Saying About the New Full-back Partnership After the game, numerous Arsenal fans all said the same thing about Timber and Calafiori, who both delivered incredible displays from either flank. One fan claimed that the Gunners likely would’ve won the league had Timber been fit last season, while another added: "Timber and Calafiori at FB completely takes this team to another level. The control on games is incredible." Another comment with a similar sentiment read: "Arsenal has to do whatever it takes to keep both Timber and Calafiori fit." Meanwhile, a third user added: "Timber and Calafiori are huge upgrades from White and Zinchenko", and a fourth remarked: "Timber is to Saka defensively what Calafiori is to Martinelli offensively. If these two players are fit there’s very few teams in the world who will beat us, if any at all." The Gunners are next in action on Saturday evening when they face London rivals West Ham United in a Premier League match on the road. On the same weekend, Manchester City, who are winless in six games but still viewed as Arsenal's biggest roadblock to glory, are away at Liverpool, and so the emphasis now is on Arteta's side to continue building on their head of steam. Statistics via FotMob and Sofascore (correct as of 26/11/2024)
DoorDash will require its drivers to verify their identities more often as part of a larger effort to crack down on unauthorized account sharing. DoorDash has been under pressure to ensure its drivers are operating legally. Over the summer, for example, it pledged to do a better job identifying and removing dangerous drivers after a flood of complaints of dangerous driving from cities. Officials in Boston, New York and other cities have said that in many cases, people with multiple traffic violations continue to make deliveries using accounts registered to others. The San Francisco delivery company said Thursday it was requiring some drivers to complete real-time identity checks immediately after they complete a delivery. Previously, drivers were occasionally asked to re-verify their identities before or after a shift. DoorDash has introduced the new system in Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle and other cities, and said it planned a wider rollout next year. DoorDash said it also has developed an advanced machine learning system that can flag potential unauthorized account access, including login anomalies and suspicious activity. If the company detects a problem, it will require drivers to re-verify their identity before they can make more deliveries . U.S. drivers must verify their identities with a driver’s license or other government-issued identification, and upload a selfie that matches their identification photo before they can do work for DoorDash. They also must submit to background checks, which require a Social Security number. The company said it found that some drivers were getting around the requirements by sharing accounts with authorized users. In some cases, drivers who were not authorized to drive for DoorDash paid authorized users for access to their accounts. Some federal lawmakers have demanded that DoorDash and other delivery apps do a better job of keeping people who are in the U.S. illegally off the platforms. Republican U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Mike Braun of Indiana and Ted Budd of North Carolina sent letters to delivery companies in April asking them to crack down on account sharing. “These illegal immigrants are delivering food directly to consumers’ doors without ever having undergone a background check and often without even using their real names,” the letter said. It added that working illegally can also be dangerous for migrants, creating the potential for exploitation and abuse. The Associated Press left messages seeking comment Thursday with Gig Workers Rising and Justice for App Workers, which both represent delivery drivers. DoorDash won’t estimate how many drivers are using shared accounts, but said its safeguards are effective. Last year, it began asking drivers to re-verify their identities monthly by submitting a selfie. The company said it is now asking more than 150,000 drivers to complete selfie checks each week, and it’s removing them from the platform if they don’t comply.Ewa offers scholarships to students of Fed Poly, lifts 5, 000 families, traditional rulersADELAIDE, Australia and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bionomics Limited (Nasdaq: BNOX) (“Bionomics” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide the following update on the status of its proposed re-domiciliation from Australia to the United States. Bionomics shareholders have today approved, by the requisite majority, the proposed Scheme of Arrangement in relation to the Company’s proposed re-domiciliation from Australia to the United States, under which Neuphoria Therapeutics Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Neuphoria”), will become the ultimate parent company of Bionomics Limited following the implementation of the Scheme of Arrangement. Voting Results In summary: 96% of the votes cast by Bionomics shareholders were in favor of the Scheme; and 87% of Bionomics shareholders present and voting (in person or by proxy, attorney or corporate representative) voted in favor of the Scheme. Next Steps Although Bionomics shareholder approval has been obtained, the Scheme remains subject to several customary conditions detailed in the Scheme Implementation Agreement, as amended and restated, between Bionomics and Neuphoria, including: the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia approving the Scheme at a hearing currently scheduled to occur at 3:00pm (Sydney time) on December 16, 2024 (“Second Court Hearing”); the independent expert not withdrawing or adversely modifying its conclusion that the Scheme is in the best interest of Bionomics shareholders; and the satisfaction or waiver of any remaining conditions prior to the Second Court Hearing. Subject to these remaining conditions being satisfied or waived, implementation of the Scheme is expected to occur on or about December 24, 2024 and shares of Neuphoria are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the symbol “NEUP” on that date or as soon as possible thereafter. For further information, please contact: About Bionomics Limited Bionomics (NASDAQ: BNOX) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel, potential first-in-class, allosteric ion channel modulators to treat patients suffering from serious central nervous system (“CNS”) disorders with high unmet medical need. Bionomics is advancing its lead drug candidate, BNC210, an oral, proprietary, selective negative allosteric modulator of the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, for the acute treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and chronic treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Beyond BNC210, Bionomics has a strategic partnership with Merck & Co., Inc. (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada) with two drugs in early-stage clinical trials for the treatment of cognitive deficits in Alzheimer’s disease and other central nervous system conditions. Bionomics’ pipeline also includes preclinical assets that target Kv3.1/3.2 and Nav1.7/1.8 ion channels being developed for CNS conditions of high unmet need. Forward-Looking Statements Bionomics cautions that statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “predict,” “seek,” “contemplate,” “potential,” “continue” or “project” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Bionomics that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, and its other reports. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and Bionomics undertakes no obligation to revise or update this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in Bionomics’ filings with the SEC, copies of which are available from the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov) and on Bionomics’ website (www.bionomics.com.au) under the heading “Investor Center.” All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Bionomics expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this press release. Not an offer of securities This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in any jurisdiction. The Neuphoria shares have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold except in a transaction registered under the Securities Act or in a transaction exempt from, or not subject to, such registration requirements and applicable U.S. state securities laws.Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the Department of Government Efficiency’s plans to cut spending. Sen. Marsha Blackburn will roll out a package of legislation backing up Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) objectives, as Republican lawmakers launch legislative efforts to rally behind the cost-cutting efforts. The Tennessee Republican announced her plans to unveil the "DOGE Acts" in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday. They would seek to move federal agencies out of Washington, D.C., freeze federal hiring and salaries for one year, and get federal workers back in the office. The GOP senator will reportedly unveil a series of measures that will mirror more of the framework being pushed by the new agency to cut government spending, according to the senators' spokesperson. "I will be introducing legislation that coincides with @DOGE’s plan to make the federal government more efficient," Blackburn said in a post on X. ‘WE’RE GOING TO GUT THE FISH': REPUBLICANS GIVE DETAILS FROM CLOSED-DOOR MEETINGS WITH DOGE'S MUSK, RAMASWAMY Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., blasted President Biden’s Title IX expansion, saying the administration continues its assault on opportunities for young women. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc.) "My DOGE Act will freeze federal hiring, begin the process to relocate agencies out of the D.C. swamp, and establish a merit-based salary system for the federal workforce," Blackburn said. A spokesperson for the senator later revealed that she plans to announce several of these bills. REP. JARED MOSKOWITZ FIRST DEMOCRAT TO JOIN CONGRESSIONAL DOGE CAUCUS "Senator Blackburn is planning to introduce a package of bills – known as the DOGE Acts – aimed at holding the federal government more accountable for managing taxpayer dollars next week," Blackburn’s spokesperson said in a statement, the Hill reported. "The DOGE Acts coincides with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s plan to make the federal government more efficient." Vivek Ramaswamy arrives to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Al Drago) Musk responded to the senator's tweet, writing "thank you" in a post. The announcement came after Musk and Ramaswamy, the pair appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the efforts, spent the day meeting with lawmakers to discuss cost-cutting opportunities and objectives. Lawmakers told Fox News Digital that they were "very impressed" with the DOGE framework following their meetings with the duo. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on Nov. 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas. (Brandon Bell) Along with Blackburn's legislative plans, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate's DOGE Caucus, unveiled a 60-page cost-cutting proposal during a meeting with GOP senators and Ramaswamy on Thursday. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The DOGE efforts have already gained bipartisan support from Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., joining the House's GOP-led congressional caucus. Ahead of the meeting with Congress, Musk was asked whether he wanted Democratic members to be part of DOGE conversations, to which he was heard answering, "Yes." Aubrie Spady is a Writer for Fox News Digital.