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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck on Saturday announced his plans to enter the NFL draft, five days after having season-ending elbow surgery . Beck, a fifth-year senior, made his NFL plans official on social media. Beck suffered a right elbow injury in the first half of the Bulldogs’ 22-19 overtime win over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game on Dec. 7 in Atlanta. Beck had surgery on Monday to repair his ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. Beck is expected to begin throwing next spring. He could have returned for a sixth season but instead will enter the NFL draft. Beck posted on Instagram: “The past five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing short of a dream come true and I will forever cherish the memories that have been made.” Gunner Stockton, who took over for Beck in the second half against Texas, will start for Georgia on Wednesday in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Beck has started every game of the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He was 24-3 as a starter. Beck passed for 3,941 yards with 24 touchdowns and only six interceptions in 2023 but had more difficulties with turnovers this season as he passed for 28 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. He completed 7 of 13 passes for 56 yards before his injury in the SEC championship game. 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-footballNASSAU, Bahamas — Scottie Scheffler birdied every hole but the par 3s on the front nine at Albany Golf Club on Friday and finished his bogey-free round with an 8-under 64 that gave him a two-shot lead in the Hero World Challenge. Two months off did nothing to slow the world's No. 1 player. Scheffler already has eight victories this year and is in position to get another before the end of the year. Scheffler was at 13-under 131, two ahead of Akshay Bhatia (66) and Justin Thomas (67), both of whom had to save par on the 18th hole to stay in range going into the weekend. Scheffler started with a lob wedge to 2 feet for birdie and never slowed until after he went out in 29 to seize control of the holiday tournament against a 20-man field. Scheffler cooled slightly on the back nine, except it didn't feel that way to him. "Front nine, just things were going my way. Back nine, maybe not as much," Scheffler said. "A couple shots could end up closer to the hole, a couple putts go in, just little things." Asked if he felt any frustration he didn't take it lower — he once shot 59 at the TPC Boston during the FedEx Cup playoffs — Scheffler sounded bemused. "I think in this game I think a lot of all y'all are looking for perfection out of us," he said. "Today I shot 8 under on the golf course, not something I hang my head about. A lot of good things out there — clean card, bogey-free, eight birdies. Overall, I think I'm pretty pleased." Thomas felt his 67 was stress-free, particularly the way he was driving the ball. The wind laid down again, rare for the Bahamas, though it is expected to pick up on the weekend. Thomas wasn't concerned to see Scheffler get off to a hot start, especially with three par 5s on the front nine and a short par 4 that at worst leaves a flip wedge to the green. "You literally can birdie every hole as soft as the greens are," Thomas said. "He's a great player, a great wedge player, and you have a lot of birdie holes to start. I'm honestly surprised he only shot 8 under. It's a sneaky course because if you fall asleep on some shots, you can get out of position. But if you're on and focused and really in control of everything — like these last two days with no wind — you can just make so many birdies." Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley had a 67 and was four shots behind. No matter how benign the conditions, it wasn't always easy. Cameron Young, who opened with a 64 for a two-shot lead, followed with a 75 despite making five birdies. That included a double bogey on the final hole when his approach tumbled down the bank into the rocks framing the lake that goes all the way down the 18th hole. Patrick Cantlay was trying to keep pace playing alongside Scheffler, but he had three bogeys over the final seven holes and fell seven shots behind with a 71. The tournament, hosted by Tiger Woods, is unofficial but offers world ranking points to all but the bottom three players because of the small field. It's the weakest field in 25 years, but Scheffler at No. 1 gives it enough cachet. He is the first player since Woods in 2009 to start and finish a year at No. 1 in the world. And even after a layoff — giving him time to tinker with a new putting stroke — it looks like it might be a while before anyone changes that. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
By Bassey Willie, Yenagoa The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 16, has expressed shock over the death of DIG Moses Jetoboh, the former aide-de-camp to former President Goodluck Jonathan. Jetoboh, who served as the ADC to Jonathan when he was the governor of Bayelsa State and Vice President, passed on Friday at a hospital in Abuja, aged 54. Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 16, AIG Adebola Hamzat, in a statement by the zonal spokesman, SP Gunn Ewhoborwo Emonema, on Saturday, expressed sympathised with the family of the late DIG and the good people of Bayelsa state over the death of Bayelsa born cop. He said that Jetoboh’s contributions to the Nigeria Police Force, dedication to service and integrity can never be forgotten, adding that before his retirement in 2023, he was DIG in-charge of the Department of Research and Planning, and served as DIG Department of Information & Communications Technology (ICT), Force Headquarters. Hundreds find succour in Kano one-bed health centre Ajaokuta suffering from bad political decisions – Dayo Kunle He said: “The passing of DIG Moses Ambakina Jitoboh is a great loss, not only to the immediate family but to the entire Bayelsa State, Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large. “It is our prayer that God will give the immediate family the strength to bear the irreplaceable loss of your beloved son. “On behalf of the entire officers and men of the Zone, Please accept the heartfelt condolences of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 16 Command,” the statement said. Born on June 1, 1970, Jetoboh was enlisted into the police orce on June 10, 1994 as a cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. He served as the aide-de-camp (ADC) to former President Jonathan, and quickly rose through the ranks in the Nigeria Police Force. Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You. Jonathan's Ex-ADC mourn Police Hierarchy
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At a Wednesday news conference where he joined other local leaders to discuss Preakness 2025, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore spoke briefly about the case of Luigi Mangione, the Maryland man who has been charged in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. “I was 3 years old when my dad died in front of me because he didn’t get the health care he needed. And so the brokenness of the healthcare system is something I’ve lived with. It still very much sits with me to this day. Working to fix it is something I still make a core part of my why and my ethos,” said Moore, whose father died from a rare, but treatable virus. Related Articles “I also know that the way we solve things is not by killing people in cold blood. The way we solve things is not killing people because we don’t like the industry they’re in or the company they represent. And I’m glad that the wheels of justice are now moving. “We need to have justice for what happened to Brian Thompson. I would just ask people to remember that because of the actions of this person, there are two teenagers right now in Minnesota who are growing up like I did. Fatherless. And we can never forget that.”United Parcel Service 's ( UPS -0.20% ) stock closed at an all-time high of $206.37 per share on Feb. 2, 2022. At the time, many investors were impressed by its stable growth, wide moat, and rising shipments for e-commerce platforms. However, after setting that record high, UPS's stock price pulled back nearly 40% to about $125. It dropped as it lapped its pandemic-driven growth spurt in deliveries in 2021, struggled with higher fuel and labor costs, and lost customers as it dealt with tense union negotiations that nearly sparked a strike in 2023. Rising interest rates also chilled the economy while also making its dividend-paying shares less appealing than fixed-income investments. UPS' business has gradually stabilized over the past year as it overcame most of those challenges. Its stock looks cheap at 14 times forward earnings, and it's still trading about 30% below Wall Street's highest price target of $185. Should investors buy this oft-overlooked stock before it rises back to those levels? Is UPS' slowdown finally over? UPS is one of the world's largest courier service providers. It employs more than half a million people worldwide and serves over 200 countries and territories. Its average daily package volume, average revenue per piece, and total revenue jumped in 2020 and 2021 as the pandemic drove more people to shop online. That top-line growth offset the near-term pressure on its margins and boosted its earnings per share (EPS). Metric 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Average daily package volume 21.88 million 24.68 million 25.25 million 24.29 million 22.29 million Average revenue per piece $10.87 $10.94 $12.32 $13.38 $13.62 Total revenue $74.09 billion $84.63 billion $97.29 billion $100.34 billion $90.96 billion Adjusted operating margin 11% 10.3% 13.5% 13.8% 10.9% Diluted EPS $7.53 $8.23 $14.68 $13.20 $7.80 Data source: United Parcel Service. But in 2022 and 2023, UPS' daily package volumes declined as the pandemic tailwinds dissipated, inflation curbed consumer spending, and some customers shifted their deliveries to FedEx and other competitors to hedge against a potential strike from the Teamsters Union, which represents around 330,000 UPS workers. UPS partly offset that pressure by raising its rates, which boosted its average revenue per piece, but that growth couldn't fully prop up its revenue or EPS . Those near-term challenges drove many investors away from UPS' stock. For 2024, UPS expects its revenue to rise just 0.2% to $91.1 billion as its adjusted operating margin dips to 9.6%. That outlook seems dim, but several of its near-term headwinds are dissipating as it tosses more irons in the fire. It negotiated a new worker contract with the Teamsters Union this August to avoid a strike, but it's partly offsetting those higher labor costs by laying off about 12,000 employees, investing in new logistics technologies, and automating more tasks across its network. The Fed's rate cuts over the past year also indicate that inflation is gradually cooling off. For the full year, analysts expect its revenue to stay flat as its EPS dips 15%. But in 2025, they expect its revenue and EPS to grow 4% and 17%, respectively, as the macro environment warms up and it laps the initial costs of its new union contract. UPS pays a high forward dividend yield of 5.2%, and that high payout should become more attractive as declining interest rates make CDs and T-bills less appealing to retail investors. It's raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, and its payout ratio remains below 100%. Should you buy UPS' stock while it's trading below $185? UPS' low valuation and high yield should limit its downside potential, but its stock probably won't soar back toward $185 over the next 12 months. At $185, it would be pricier at 21 times forward earnings and its forward yield would drop to 3.5% -- which would be significantly lower than the 10-year Treasury's current yield of 4.1%. UPS is still a solid buy at these levels if you're looking for a high-yielding alternative to bonds, CDs, or other lower-yielding dividend stocks. However, it's not the right stock for investors who are seeking out more aggressive market-beating gains.Hyderabad doctor among 4 held for buying weapons for Janashakti Dalam
NOVATO, Calif. , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (Nasdaq: HNNA) today reported results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 . "So far in 2024, the U.S. stock market and economy have thrived on a wave of optimism," said Neil Hennessy , Chairman and CEO. "With the presidential election and initial Federal Reserve rate cuts now behind us, investors can return their focus to core fundamentals of the U.S. economy, which appear solid." "Over the course of more than four decades in this business, I have witnessed the economic resilience of the United States through periods of high inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty. Today, I believe many economic fundamentals are strong. Unemployment is low and stable, corporate earnings and cash flows are robust, and our banking system is both healthy and viable. With positive consumer sentiment, I see spending driving corporate profits, and I believe this will spur the stock market's continued growth through the end of the year and beyond. As always, our focus remains on navigating any economic environment to deliver long-term value for our shareholders," he continued. "In the one-year period ended September 30, 2024 , the Dow Jones Industrial Average returned 28.85% and the S&P 500 ® Index returned 36.35% (on a total return basis). Over the same period, all 17 Hennessy Funds posted positive returns. Over the longer term, 15 of the Hennessy Funds posted positive returns for the three-year period ended September 30, 2024 , and all 16 Hennessy Funds with at least 10 years of operating history posted positive returns for both the 5-year and 10-year periods ended September 30, 2024 ," stated Neil Hennessy . "In 2024, we successfully executed on all three fronts of our long-standing business strategy," said Teresa Nilsen , President and COO. "Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2024 , we purchased assets related to the management of $72 million in mutual funds, we welcomed $549 million in net new assets under management, and we benefited from nearly $1 billion in market appreciation." "The effective execution of our business model drove a 23% increase in our average assets under management over the prior year, creating a strong start to fiscal year 2025 with total assets under management up more than 50% since September 30, 2023 ," she continued. "Our fiscal year results reflect both the strength of our consistent strategy and the dedication of our talented team, whose focused efforts have driven the success of Hennessy Advisors for over 35 years. I am immensely proud of what we've accomplished and excited about the opportunities that lie ahead." Summary Highlights for the Fiscal Year (compared to fiscal year 2023): Twelve Months Ended Sept 30, Change 2024 2023 Dollar Percent Total Revenue $ 29,646,194 $ 24,019,874 $ 5,626,320 23.4 % Net Income 7,096,701 4,770,888 2,325,813 48.8 % Earnings Per Share (Diluted) 0.92 0.63 0.29 46.0 % Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (Diluted) 7,721,781 7,603,676 118,105 1.6 % Average Assets Under Management 3,686,942,501 2,991,689,979 695,252,522 23.2 % As of Sept 30, 2024 2023 Total Assets Under Management $ 4,642,363,105 $ 3,032,041,791 $ 1,610,321,314 53.1 % Cash and Cash Equivalents, Net of Gross Debt Balance 23,671,594 20,225,668 3,445,926 17.0 % About Hennessy Advisors, Inc. Hennessy Advisors, Inc. is a publicly traded investment manager offering a broad range of domestic equity, multi-asset, and sector and specialty funds. Hennessy Advisors, Inc. is committed to providing superior service to shareholders and employing a consistent and disciplined approach to investing based on a buy‐and‐hold philosophy that rejects the idea of market timing. Supplemental Information Nothing in this press release shall be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security to any person in any jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation, purchase, or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" for which Hennessy Advisors, Inc. claims the protection of the safe harbor contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward‐looking statements relate to expectations and projections about future events based on currently available information. Forward‐looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance or results and are not necessarily accurate indications of the times at which, or means by which, such performance or results may be achieved. Forward‐looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including those described in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the reports that Hennessy Advisors, Inc. files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Unforeseen developments could cause actual performance or results to differ substantially from those expressed in, or suggested by, the forward‐looking statements. Hennessy Advisors, Inc. management does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the forward-looking statements and undertakes no responsibility to update any such statement after the date of this press release to conform to actual results or to changes in expectations. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hennessy-advisors-inc-reports-46-increase-in-annual-earnings-per-share-302329179.html SOURCE Hennessy Advisors, Inc. Best trending stories from the week. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. You may occasionally receive promotions exclusive discounted subscription offers from the Roswell Daily Record. Feel free to cancel any time via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter you received. You can also control your newsletter options via your user dashboard by signing in.Adrian Chiles has been defended for the 'sweetest' tribute after coming under fire for his outfit at Liam Payne's funeral. The funeral of the former One Direction member, who tragically passed away aged 31 in Argentina last month, was held earlier this week. High-profile attendees included Cheryl, Simon Cowell and his ex-bandmates. TV host Adrian Chiles, 57, donned a West Bromwich Albion jacket, leading to 'crass' remarks from some online. But fans of the star have defended the star as they praised his tribute to his late friend. Not only was Payne a WBA supporter, but he and Chiles also bonded over attending football matches together. Read more British Airways flight attendant 'suspended after callous post about Liam Payne' Chiles, currently a host on BBC Radio 5 Live, shared his relationship with Payne with listeners, saying: "I got to know him when he first did X Factor. He came up to me and said "up the Albion" he was a West Brom fan. "I remember we managed to sneak him into a Boxing Day game and his parents sat with me. We hid him in the commentary gantry so he wouldn't be disturbed. Then a friend texted me asking, "Why are West Brom trending number one on Twitter?' "I went, 'Well it could be because Liam Payne is here and he tweeted he was here and the whole world went mad for it'." One fan spoke out in Adrian's defence, writing: "Any sense of deeper meaning or genuine emotion is lost or impossible. Wearing the West Brom coat was a heartfelt gesture of love and respect." "Got a lot of admiration for Adrian Chiles attending Liam Payne's funeral in a West Brom coat, given their shared love of the team," another fan shared, while another added: "People mocking Adrian Chiles for wearing a WBA coat when actually it's the sweetest thing when you realise Liam Payne supported WBA."
Victoria-area MLA and Children and Family Development Minister Grace Lore has announced she will be stepping down to undergo cancer treatment, CBC News has learned. In a statement, Lore said she had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer late last month. "This diagnosis was very sudden, and I am working with medical professionals to address this head-on right away," she said. "By stepping back, I will be able to focus solely on my treatment and recovery, so I can get back to doing this work as soon as possible." She said someone needs to give the role of children and family development minister their full attention in order to do right by British Columbia's children. " This file is so important," she said. "Kids need us to get it right." Premier David Eby says Jodie Wickens will fill in as Minister of Children and Family Development on a temporary basis. "Our entire BC NDP caucus and larger movement is sending her strength and love during this time, as I know many British Columbians will be when they hear this news," Eby said in a statement. Lore was first elected MLA in 2020. She was appointed minister of state for child care in 2022, and in January of this year, she took over the Children and Family Development portfolio. Before being elected, Lore was a political science professor at the University of Victoria. In 2021, she reduced her workload to care for her young son, who had been diagnosed with a brain tumour. "She is an inspiration to me and to people right across the province," Eby said. "I know that her family, Rob, Eve and Asher, will be wrapping her with love during this time." Effect on NDP majority If Lore isn't present in the House, the NDP will have 46 instead of 47 votes, threatening its majority government. However, in her statement, Lore said she plans to participate in important votes "to ensure the stability of our government and make sure we can be delivering on the priorities of British Columbians." "Being a MLA and minister and helping people in my community and across the province, is truly an honour. I'm committed to beating this cancer and getting back to work for British Columbians as soon as I can."A 42-story hotel with a two-level synagogue just west of Treasure Island is moving forward. The non-gaming KDH Hotel, formerly known as the King David Hotel, was recommended for approval by the Paradise Town Advisory Board on Tuesday and is expected to be reviewed by the Clark County Commission on Jan. 8. Developers expect Jewish visitors will embrace the 486-room property with the onsite synagogue and kosher meals available. But before the county can consider the proposal, developers must complete a series of studies on traffic and drainage and have the height of the building OKed by the Federal Aviation Administration. Board members on Tuesday voted 3-1 to forward the 648-foot proposal that would tower above the 368-foot Treasure Island to the commission. Board member Kimberly Swartzlander cast the lone vote against approval, citing concerns about having a high-volume property on a tight 0.6-acre parcel. Treasure Island opposition Treasure Island General Counsel Brad Anthony testified in opposition to the project, concerned about traffic and deliveries to such a small space. “Treasure Island believes that the project will have adverse impacts on surrounding properties due to increased traffic and heavy polluting,” Anthony said during a public hearing. “Food deliveries, linen and sundries, retail items, etc., require access to the property,” he said. “I have heard during an in-depth screening for a few board members that a large building on a small parcel will have an impact on its neighbors. I would like to note that that is exactly what this is. We also believe that the inability to stage construction vehicles onsite while building this tower will create massive problems and negatively impact ingress and egress on the North Strip.” .embed-container {position: relative; padding-bottom: 57%; height: 0; max-width: 100%;} .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container iframe{position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;} small{position: absolute; z-index: 40; bottom: 0; margin-bottom: -15px;} Board members voiced their concerns after the presentation. “I think you’re going to have some real challenges,” board member John Williams said before the vote. Proponents and opponents concurred that the biggest challenges may occur during construction when equipment is moved onto the site. But Swartzlander added that once the building is open, operations could be just as challenging with just three loading bays available to take deliveries, a porte cochere where guests would enter and take an elevator to the 14th level for check-in. Including five subterranean parking levels and seven above ground, there would be room for 531 spaces, around 80 fewer than the required 610 parking spaces. Plans also call for back-of-the-house uses on levels 1-12, a swimming pool on level 13, the level 14 lobby sandwiched between retail on levels 13 and 15, hotel rooms on levels 16-42, more back-of-the-house on level 43, more retail on levels 44-46 and the worship facility on levels 47 and 48. The KDH also will have kosher restaurants, bars, a banquet facility as well as retail and convention space. “The uses and amenities provided in the hotel will include the standard fare as well as kosher restaurants and amenities which are otherwise unavailable in the immediate area,” a justification letter to the county stated. “The closest synagogue to the subject area is approximately four miles from the Las Vegas Strip and the resort corridor.” Waivers requested Landowner Ray Koroghli, who operates the New Pioneer casino in Laughlin, has also requested several other waivers of development standards due to the size of the lot, including length and width of the driveway, landscaping, height restrictions and property setbacks. Land use and development consultant Lebene Ohene of the Brown, Brown & Premsrirut law firm, explained the reasoning for the waiver requests in a 30-minute presentation. The street address for the hotel is 3601 Vegas Plaza Drive and a small apartment complex exists at the site, with access from Spring Mountain Road. The hotel project was reviewed earlier this year, but held for commission review until after it could be resubmitted under revised design standards that took effect Jan. 1.FOXBORO — Drake Maye’s arrival in New England coincided with a wholesale reset for the Patriots franchise following the departure of coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones this past offseason. In his eight starts since assuming the reins from veteran Jacoby Brissett, the rookie quarterback has provided encouraging examples of what the Patriots’ revamped front office saw in selecting him third overall in the draft last April. While the Patriots enter their bye week with a 3-10 record and just 2-6 with Maye as the starter, both the coaching staff and his teammates feel they have a quarterback they can build around going forward. “I’m just trying to take it one day at a time, one game at a time,” Maye said this week. “I’m trying to learn from negative experiences or negative plays, learn from turnovers, learn from sacks that I take and see if I can get the ball out and do something better. That’s probably the biggest thing. "Hopefully, the work that we’re putting in and the product that we’re putting out can lead to some positive plays and some positive wins down the road.” Maye is coming off his best statistical performance of the season, completing a season best 80% of his passes (24 of 30) for a season-high 238 yards and a touchdown in New England’s 25-24 loss to Indianapolis. He also had a 41-yard run, showing off a running ability that has him averaging 9.1 yards per carry – best among quarterbacks who have played at least nine games. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Discovering the Future's Emerging Forces, Collaborating on New Digital Ecology - Award Ceremony for 2024 Global Internet Competition of "Straight to Wuzhen" Concluded Successfully 12-03-2024 09:40 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: SHENZHEN HMEDIUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD On the morning of November 22, the Award Ceremony for 2024 Global Internet Competition of "Straight to Wuzhen" took place in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province. Wang Song, Deputy Director of the Cyberspace Administration of China, Ren Xianliang, Secretary General of the World Internet Conference, and Gao Xingfu, Deputy Director and Deputy Secretary of the Party Group of the Standing Committee of Zhejiang Provincial People's Congress attended the ceremony. They presented awards and commemorative certificates to representatives of the victorious projects. The Global Internet Competition of "Straight to Wuzhen" stands as one of the most prominent events of the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, with this year marking its sixth iteration. Looking back at the previous five editions, out of 193 award-winning projects, 49.2% of the participating enterprises secured new financing after the competition, with a financing exceeding RMB 89.8 billion. Furthermore, 8 companies emerged as quasi-unicorns, 17 transformed into unicorns, and three successfully listed on the stock market. This year's competition, in addition to its traditional tracks of Intelligent Connected Vehicles, Digital Medicine, Industrial Internet, Smart IoT, and Digital Culture, introduced the AI+ Innovative Application Competition for the first time. A total of 1,048 projects from 27 countries worldwide, including 214 overseas submissions, were received. Following intense preliminary, semifinal, and final rounds, 59 projects were chosen to grace the award ceremony stage, receiving 6 special awards, 6 first prizes, 18 second prizes, and 29 third prizes. On behalf of the Cyberspace Administration of China, Wang Song warmly congratulated the successful organization of the competition and the award winners. He emphasized that digital technology is propelling the accelerated progression of the scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation. Leading-edge internet technologies, such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, big data, and 6G communication, are continuously emerging, driving iterative upgrades in production methods, lifestyles, and social governance paradigms. Especially the swift advancement of artificial intelligence presents novel historical opportunities. Aligning with the theme "Discovering the Future's Emerging Forces, Collaborating on New Digital Ecology," the competition held this year inaugurated the AI+ Innovative Application Competition. This initiative aims to foster the integration and application of AI across various sectors, thereby bolstering the expedited growth of new productive forces. Wang Song presented three aspirations for the competition's future: establishing and improving its global network to foster deeper international exchanges and cooperation, harnessing the competition's professional and technical leadership to steer scientific and technological intelligence towards beneficial outcomes, and elevating the competition's brand influence while nurturing emerging talents for the future. In his address, Gao Xingfu emphasized that Zhejiang, after two decades of substantial growth, has emerged as a thriving hub for digital economy development. As early as 2003, during General Secretary Xi Jinping's tenure in Zhejiang, he had visionary plans for crafting Digital Zhejiang. Over the past 20 years, successive provincial party committees and governments have consistently adhered to this blueprint, recognizing the digital economy as a pivotal driver for high-quality progress. Recently, Zhejiang has prioritized bolstering its scientific and technological innovation capabilities, fostering industrial competitive edges, advancing the deep integration of digital and physical sectors, and constructing new infrastructure. The province has been proactive in implementing eight critical initiatives, including fortifying infrastructure, unlocking the potential of data elements, vigorously promoting the amalgamation of digital technologies with the real economy, and shaping a contemporary industrial system. Following a decade of development, Wuzhen Summit has fostered unanimity among stakeholders and established itself as a platform for global internet dialogue, exchange, and collaboration. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/68502da3b066cccbf06c6b2d7e6b6523.jpg Event site photographs Over the years of accumulation, the competition has gradually evolved into an ecosystem centered around participating projects, expert judges, investment institutions, partners and local governments. As it embarks on a new five-year journey, the competition aims to align itself with the digital development trajectory, with roots in Zhejiang, a national outlook, and a global ambition. It strives to resonate with the pulse of the digital economy, forge a new digital engine for progress, cultivate a new digital ecosystem under co-governance and sharing, and establish a new digital and intelligent platform to attract exceptional talent, so as to inject more "digital vigor" into Zhejiang's and the nation's economic landscape and to establish "Wings of Digital" Global Ecosystem Community. This community serves as a strong magnet, drawing in participating projects, judges, experts, investment institutions, partners, and governments across the globe, aiming to strengthen policy, market, technology, financing, talent, and industry chain synergies, opening up a plethora of collaborative opportunities for all ecosystem participants, fully unleashing their value, and contributing new strength to building a community with a shared future in cyberspace towards a new stage. 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The Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ), which represents approximately 11,000 specialist doctors, has described the cuts as unacceptable and poorly planned. “Any cut that reduces access to services is unacceptable,” said FMSQ president Dr. Vincent Oliva in a statement. “We are calling for an immediate moratorium on cuts affecting patient services until a complete and rigorous analysis has been carried out.” Oliva also took aim at previous assurances from Health Minister Christian Dubé that the impact of the cuts would be minimal. The FMSQ’s demand comes as the government’s new provincial health authority, Santé Québec, plans to cut $1.5 billion from the health-care budget — up from the initially announced $1 billion. The Gazette learned in late November that Santé Québec was considering “ a selective reduction of services ” as a last resort. Now, however, the FMSQ says patient care is already being affected — an outcome health-care unions in Quebec had raised warnings about for months. “There’s a line not to be crossed, and right now they’re crossing it,” FMSQ vice-president Dr. Serge Legault told The Gazette. “If they continue like this, there’s going to be damage for the patients. It’s inevitable.” Legault pointed to waiting lists as the most pressing concern. More than 160,000 patients are awaiting surgeries, while 800,000 are waiting for consultations with specialists. “These numbers are mind-staggering,” he said. “If they keep treating their financial worries on the backs of patients, it cannot improve.” When pressed on which hospitals are facing the most strain, Legault did not specify but said that care is adversely affected across the province. The FMSQ is calling for these immediate measures: Dubé, however, has rejected the FMSQ’s approach and accused the federation of prioritizing doctors’ financial interests over patient care. “I’m happy to see that we have the same concern for patients, though we do not have the same solution,” Dubé told reporters on Thursday. “I will be very, very clear here: What the doctors are asking at the moment during the negotiation is more money, and I want this money to go for the patients,” he said. “So what I’m asking from the FMSQ is to sit down and negotiate seriously, to ensure that we find solutions together.” Earlier in the week, Dubé proposed legislation that would compel newly trained doctors to work in the public system for their first five years or face fines of $20,000 to $100,000 per day, with harsher penalties for repeat violations. Dr. François-Pierre Gladu, a family physician and vice-president of the Association des médecins omnipraticiens de Montréal, criticized the bill as little more than political “virtue signalling” by the Quebec government. hnorth@postmedia.com