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Doha: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has warned of a continued mist to fog formation in some areas during the night and early morning, from tonight until the middle of next week. "There is an expected continuation of mist to fog forming in some areas during the night time and early morning hours until midweek," the QMD announced on its social media handles. QMD added that visibility may drop to less than 2 km during this weather condition. The weather department reminds the public to exercise caution while on the road and to stay updated on the latest developments. Tomorrow, the temperatures in Doha are expected to range between 16°C and 24°C. Today, Al Khor, Al Ghuwayriyah, and Al Shahaniyah areas recorded the lowest temperature at 10°C.Nebraska holds on to beat Boston College 20-15 in Pinstripe Bowl for 1st bowl victory since 2015
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Soon, students at public schools in Uttar Pradesh will be able to learn French, ambassador of France to India Thierry Mathou said at an event in Lucknow on Monday. Talking to Hindustan Times, he said he met chief minister Yogi Aditynath and proposed the possibility of introducing courses in French for public schools in the state, which he liked. “My team will meet the chief minister and identify a few schools and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). First, teachers at these schools will be taught French language who will later educate the students about the language,” said Mathou. During his Lucknow visit, the French ambassador was present at the launch of ‘Pardon my French!’ section at Universal Booksellers in Hazratganj . ‘Pardon my French!’ is an initiative in which special corners for French literature are created in 12 bookstores across the country. Universal Booksellers is one of them. Asked about the idea behind the name of the initiative by Hindustan Times, he said that they have used the name as a gimmick. “The name sounds fun, so it is a way to create interest among people to learn French and promote it in India. When we learn a new language, we might not be able to pronounce things in the right manner at first, but through this name we are trying to bridge the gap that instead of being conscious of pronouncing things in a wrong manner one should indulge in learning,” he said. During a conversation with one of the owners of Universal Booksellers, Chander Prakash, he said that French literature is quite diverse, and diversity is the cradle of democracy. “I wish to promote French also in different local languages, may it be Hindi, English or any other local language. Translation is important for the promotion of language. This will provide an opportunity to the local people to know about the culture of France,” Mathou said. He shared that culture is essential for everybody and Indian culture is also as important as French culture. “We wish to bridge the cultures and promote them through exchanges from time to time. When the prime minister of India went to France, he said that we should target to have over 30,000 Indian students in France. In France the main language is French so as a solution to it we have created a specific programme for Indian students,” he added. About the declaration of 2026 as the India-France year of innovation, he said that innovation is not confined to technology but also in other spheres like culture and social lives. “At the opening event we can have a fusion of French music and an Indian dance form,” he suggested, while having a conversation with the audience.BigCommerce to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
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LONDON (AP) — Brighton had most of the chances but could not find the net in a 0-0 draw with Brentford that extended the south coast club’s winless run in the Premier League to six games on Friday. It was a frustrating night for the home side and especially Julio Enciso. The Paraguay striker had a host of opportunities to score but couldn’t make them count. Along with Southampton, Brentford has the worst away record in the league with seven losses and two draws and it was easy to see why in this toothless performance. Brentford had an early goal from Yoane Wissa ruled out for offside and, although it came a bit more into the game in the second half, it failed to pressure Icelandic goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson, who made his Premier League debut eight minutes before halftime when Mark Flekken went off with a thigh injury. One bright spot for the home side was the return of winger Solly March. He came on as a late substitute to make his first appearance for Brighton since injuring a knee against Manchester City 14 months ago. The result leaves Brighton in 10th place with 26 points, one spot and two points ahead of the Bees. Arsenal was hosting Ipswich in Friday's other game in the Premier League, ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated PressNot the best news coming out of the holidays for the Vancouver Canucks . When speaking to the media on Friday, head coach Rick Tocchet revealed that forward Elias Pettersson and captain Quinn Hughes are doubtful to play in the team’s first game coming out of the holiday break, a clash on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken . Tocchet says both Hughes and Pettersson are doubtful for tomorrow. Both being re-evaluated later today by #Canucks medical staff. Demko gets start in goal Tocchet stated that both players are going to be re-evaluated by the team’s medical staff on Friday before making a final decision. Pettersson was injured during the Canucks’ last game prior to the break. In a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks , he was reportedly banged up in the second period before leaving the game entirely after just one shift in the third. Tocchet stated, “I don’t think it’s too bad.” There have been no reports of what exactly Hughes hurt that could cause him to miss a game. The 25-year-old was a game-time decision for the game against the Sharks with an undisclosed injury. He ended up registering 24:45 of ice time in the victory, recording two assists to boot. Both players have been fairly healthy over the past couple of seasons. Each has appeared in all 34 of Vancouver’s games this season, with both playing the full 82-game schedule during the 2023-24 campaign, including each of the team’s 13 games in its run to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Pettersson played 80 games in both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, while Hughes missed four games two years ago, playing 76 games the season before that. So far, Hughes leads the Canucks with 42 points, scoring eight goals and 34 assists. He ranks second in the NHL in scoring among defensemen, only trailing Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar. Pettersson is second on the Vancouver roster behind Hughes with 10 goals and 18 assists for 28 points. The Canucks (17-10-7) hold the first Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and are fourth in the Pacific Division, eight points behind the first-place Vegas Golden Knights . This article first appeared on Daily Faceoff and was syndicated with permission.
(Reuters) -Tech and growth stocks dragged Wall Street's main indexes lower on Friday, at the end of an upbeat holiday-shortened week that was driven by expectations around a traditionally strong period for markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.82%, the S&P 500 was down 1.24% and the Nasdaq Composite briefly fell more than 2% and was down 1.80%. Ten of the 11 major S&P sectors, including information technology and consumer discretionary fell the most, down about 2% and 1.9%, after powering most of the broader market's gains in 2024. COMMENTS: STEVE SOSNICK, CHIEF MARKET STRATEGIST, INTERACTIVE BROKERS, GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT "I’ve heard anecdotes that pension funds are rebalancing ahead of year-end, selling stocks and buying bonds. Unfortunately, I can’t verify that, but it would explain the sudden sell-off on no news. And of course, if large funds are selling stocks en masse, the megacap tech stocks would bear the brunt because of their heavy weighting in major indices." "If nothing else, today is a reminder that just because a 'Santa Claus' rally is a statistical likelihood, it is far from guaranteed." “We’ve seen an attempt at a buy-the-dips rally smacked back, which seems to confirm that this is some selling or rebalancing underway by a big investor.” JAY WOODS, CHIEF GLOBAL STRATEGIST, FREEDOM CAPITAL MARKETS, NEW YORK "What people are doing is they're raising some cash. They're taking some profits right now as we go into the end of the year and getting ready for an opportunity if it presents itself in the beginning of next year. Tech, which has had a tremendous run, is starting to pull back. I think this is the beginning of a healthy correction that will get focused over the next four to eight weeks as we switch administrations." ROBERT PAVLIK, SENIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER, DAKOTA WEALTH, FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT “Any kind of selling pressure sort of spirals a little bit out of control when you have a thinly traded market. And I think the selling pressure is really just people looking for direction.” “It’s not a lot of institutions. I think a lot of non-professionals are looking seeing the market’s direction and they just go with the flow. There’s concerns that maybe the first part of this year can involve some repositioning and reallocation of funds and those that are trading today and next week are probably just trying to get a little bit ahead of that.” “There’s uncertainty about the direction of interest rates and inflation, and the fact of all this is sort of coming together at one time. What is the Federal Reserve going to do in the first part of next year?” “And then there’s a new administration coming in with new policies and (there are uncertainties as to) what those policies will actually be, which policies will actually be implemented. There's a lot of talk about new and many changes, but what's really going to happen?” “And because of the big run that you've had in 2024, portfolios are not exactly positioned correctly for 2025 and I think a lot of people are expecting a lot of changes in the early part of the year.” “You're seeing some of that today and that will lead to more selling pressure because people just want to capture the gains before they go on into 2025.” PETER TUZ, PRESIDENT, CHASE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA “This is end of year stuff going on people have had a pretty good year, and it’s typical year-end selling pressure caused by people taking profits, not a lot of buyers out there and not a lot of volume.“ “(There’s) no reason to jump in and buy these things at these valuations, and tax planning is on peoples’ minds this week and will be on Monday and Tuesday. I don't attribute it to, you know, any changing outlook in anything right now.” “The Santa Claus rally is one of those historic statistics that bears watching, but because of the change in administration and the potential change in policy you're probably seeing more action now than you would ordinarily. There's the potential for a lot of disruption in 2025.” BRYCE DOTY, SENIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER, SIT FIXED INCOME ADVISORS, MINNEAPOLIS "Today the market has really been reacting to the implications of taxes coming up. Tax positioning is overwhelming the other factors. But the more the Fed looks out of touch (with economic realities), the worse it is for equities...Tax trading will continue for the rest of the year." (Compiled by the Global Finance & Markets Breaking News team)TRUMP GOLF: THE GAME ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE PRESALE FOR MOBILE GAME LAUNCH, WHERE PLAYERS EXPERIENCE THE AWARD-WINNING TRUMP GOLF PORTFOLIO THROUGH THEIR MOBILE DEVICES
Rocketinvest.com: Revolutionizing Online Trading with Privacy, Simplicity, and Innovation 12-11-2024 10:22 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Stones_PR Rocketinvest.com has long been a trusted name in the world of online trading, with a legacy of adapting to the changing dynamics of the financial markets. Founded years ago as a platform focused primarily on the stock and fund markets, it has steadily expanded its offerings to include a wide array of financial products such as cryptocurrency, foreign exchange (Forex), and digital gold. This evolution has not only positioned Rocketinvest as a leader in online financial services but also transformed it into a one-stop platform for diverse investment options. From its humble beginnings to its current state as a comprehensive digital finance platform, Rocketinvest has built a reputation for providing privacy, simplicity, and security-three pillars that have guided its growth and attracted a global base of both retail and institutional investors. A Legacy of Innovation and Growth When Rocketinvest first entered the market, it focused solely on traditional asset classes like stocks and funds. The platform quickly gained popularity due to its user-friendly interface and transparent approach to trading. What set Rocketinvest apart from its competitors was its focus on simplifying complex investment strategies, allowing investors to easily navigate the world of stocks and mutual funds. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/339ed7a9306e7f1287b97241f4360f4e.jpg However, as the financial world continued to evolve, so did Rocketinvest. The company recognized the growing demand for alternative financial instruments and began expanding its product offerings to meet these needs. The introduction of **cryptocurrency** trading was one of the first major expansions, giving users access to digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a wide range of altcoins. As the popularity of cryptocurrency soared, Rocketinvest's early adoption of these assets allowed it to capture a growing user base eager to enter the market. Next, Rocketinvest embraced foreign exchange (Forex) trading, offering users the ability to trade currencies from across the globe. Forex trading opened up new opportunities for both individual traders and institutional investors, and Rocketinvest provided the tools and resources needed to make these markets more accessible. In recent years, Rocketinvest has also ventured into digital gold, offering an innovative way for investors to gain exposure to gold without physically owning the metal. This addition, alongside the platform's diverse suite of financial instruments, has solidified Rocketinvest as a forward-thinking platform in the online trading space. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/f96123001bc26b889875fcd784c17f06.jpg Privacy and Security: The Cornerstones of Rocketinvest's Success As the digital finance industry grows, privacy and security have become top concerns for users. Rocketinvest has long recognized the importance of protecting user data and ensuring that transactions remain secure. The platform employs advanced encryption technologies to protect all sensitive data, from login credentials to financial transactions. Whether users are trading stocks, cryptocurrencies, or currencies, their personal and financial information is safeguarded by industry-leading security protocols. "We understand that our users trust us with their financial assets, and it's our responsibility to protect that trust," said Jim reavis, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Rocketinvest. "Our security infrastructure is designed to offer the highest level of protection, and we continue to improve it to stay ahead of emerging threats." Simplicity: Making Complex Markets Accessible While Rocketinvest has expanded its offerings, it has remained committed to its core principle of simplicity. One of the platform's standout features is its intuitive interface, which makes it easy for both novice and experienced traders to navigate the world of financial markets. Whether you're trading stocks, forex, or cryptocurrency, the platform's clean design and user-friendly tools allow you to execute trades quickly and with confidence. "We believe in empowering our users by giving them the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in the markets," said Jay Farner, CEO of Rocketinvest. 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The platform's growing international status reflects its commitment to maintaining the highest levels of compliance and regulatory oversight. A Vision for the Future As Rocketinvest looks to the future, it remains committed to evolving with the times and introducing new products and services to meet the changing needs of investors. The platform is actively working on enhancing its mobile trading experience, introducing AI-powered trading tools, and exploring new asset classes, such as NFTs and sustainable investments. "Our mission has always been to democratize access to financial markets and provide a platform that offers both security and simplicity," said Reynolds. "As we continue to grow, we will remain focused on innovation and ensuring that our users can trade with confidence, no matter where they are in the world." 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NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Zeta Global Holdings Corp. ZETA and certain of the Company's senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Zeta, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/zeta-global-holdings-corp . Investors have until January 21, 2025, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Zeta securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and is captioned Davoodi v. Zeta Global Holdings Corp. , et al. , No. 24-cv-08961. What is the Lawsuit About? Zeta is a cloud-based technology company that provides a marketing platform to assist marketers in acquiring customers. The complaint alleges that Zeta represented that its marketing platform was powered by the industry's largest opted-in data set. On November 13, 2024, prominent investment research firm Culper Research published a report titled: "Zeta Global Holdings Corp (ZETA): Shams, Scams, and Spam." Based on Culper's investigation that included proprietary interviews with industry experts and former Zeta employees, the research firm found that Zeta's data set had been generated from a network of "consent farms" – i.e., sham websites designed to gather consumer data under false pretenses or awards that did not exist. Culper Research further wrote that these consent farms drove almost the entirety of Zeta's growth over the past 2+ years, representing 56% of its Adjusted EBITDA, and could result in devastating regulatory action. The news caused a significant decline in the price of Zeta stock. On November 13, 2024, the price of the company's stock fell 37%, from a closing price of $28.22 per share on November 12, 2024, to $17.76 per share on November 13, 2024. Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/zeta-global-holdings-corp . What Can You Do? If you invested in Zeta you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm. All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses. Submit your information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/zeta-global-holdings-corp Or contact: Ross Shikowitz ross@bfalaw.com 212-789-3619 Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP? Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It was named among the Top 5 plaintiff law firms by ISS SCAS in 2023 and its attorneys have been named Titans of the Plaintiffs' Bar by Law360 and SuperLawyers by Thompson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.'s Board of Directors (pending court approval), as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd. For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com . https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/zeta-global-holdings-corp Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.None
Sky Harbour Group Co. ( NYSEAMERICAN:SKYH – Get Free Report ) Director Alexander Buffett Rozek bought 152,486 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, December 20th. The stock was bought at an average price of $9.50 per share, for a total transaction of $1,448,617.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now directly owns 323,613 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,074,323.50. The trade was a 89.11 % increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website . Alexander Buffett Rozek also recently made the following trade(s): Sky Harbour Group Trading Down 4.8 % SKYH opened at $12.11 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $865.14 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -5.85 and a beta of 1.80. Sky Harbour Group Co. has a one year low of $8.26 and a one year high of $14.52. Institutional Trading of Sky Harbour Group Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts recently weighed in on the company. Northland Capmk upgraded Sky Harbour Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 24th. Northland Securities assumed coverage on Sky Harbour Group in a research note on Tuesday, September 24th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $16.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Maxim Group lifted their price target on Sky Harbour Group from $17.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 20th. Read Our Latest Stock Report on Sky Harbour Group Sky Harbour Group Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Sky Harbour Group Corporation operates as an aviation infrastructure development company in the United States. It develops, leases, and manages general aviation hangars for business aircraft. The company is based in White Plains, New York. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Sky Harbour Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Sky Harbour Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Nomex paper covered aluminum flat wire letters are mainly used in electromagnetic coils, high frequency cables and communication cables. 12-11-2024 09:36 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: ABNewswire What is Nomex paper covered aluminum flat wire letters? Nomex paper coated aluminum flat wire is a composite material composed of Nomex paper and aluminum flat wire. Nomex paper is a kind of paper with high temperature resistance and chemical corrosion resistance, and aluminum flat wire refers to the aluminum wire with a flat cross-section. This composite material is wound together in a certain way to form a coil material with a letter mark. What is the use of Nomex paper wrapped aluminum flat wire [ https://www.xinyu-enameledwire.com/ ] letters? Nomex paper covered aluminum flat wire letters are mainly used in electromagnetic coils, high frequency cables, communication cables and other fields. In the electromagnetic coil, the Nomex aluminum flat wire as a winding material can play the role of electrical insulation, conduction, heat dissipation, etc., so that the performance of the entire coil is more stable. In high-frequency cables and communication cables, Nomex paper coated aluminum flat wire letters can improve the speed and stability of cable transmission signals, and have better anti-interference and anti-drought performance. With the development and popularization of electronic information technology, the demand of Nomex paper coated aluminum flat wire letters in the field of communication and information will be increasing. In short, as a kind of composite material with high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and good electrical conductivity, Nomex paper coated aluminum flat wire letters have been widely used in the electronic information industry, and its application fields will be more and more extensive. Media Contact Company Name: SUZHOU WUJIANG XINYU ELECTRICAL MATERIAL CO., LTD. Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=nomex-paper-covered-aluminum-flat-wire-letters-are-mainly-used-in-electromagnetic-coils-high-frequency-cables-and-communication-cables ] Country: China Website: https://www.xinyu-enameledwire.com/ This release was published on openPR.
( MENAFN - Investor Brand Network) HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its groundbreaking HeartBeam system, a credit card-sized, cable-free ECG device designed for comprehensive arrhythmia assessment. The system enables patients to record high-fidelity heart signals from three directions during symptoms, with data transmitted to physicians for timely review and action. This milestone marks the first FDA-cleared device of its kind and lays the foundation for future advancements, including synthesized 12-lead ECGs, AI-driven arrhythmia detection, and heart attack risk assessment. HeartBeam aims to transform cardiac care by delivering actionable insights and predictive diagnostics for patients and physicians globally. To view the full press release, visit About HeartBeam Inc. HeartBeam is a medical technology company dedicated to transforming cardiac care by providing powerful cardiac insights wherever the patient is. 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And at a Defense Ministry session this month, Putin said Russian forces had captured 189 settlements at the front and that the Armed Forces had grown to 1.5 million personnel, boasting that over 1,000 volunteers were signing military contracts every day. These figures appear to have done little to give Moscow a significant advantage over Kyiv in the third year of a war that it expected to win in a matter of days. While Moscow continues to occupy large swathes of Ukraine, it has not achieved significant gains this year. Kyiv, which has held parts of Russia's Kursk region since August, has also not advanced, leading analysts to debate whether the war had reached a stalemate. Yet Russian forces are now closing in on the city of Pokrovsk — which, if captured, could open a path to controlling all of the Donetsk region. Here is an overview of the year’s key developments on the battlefield: When Kyiv launched its incursion into Russia’s border region of Kursk in August, it became the most significant foreign attack on Russian territory since World War II. The offensive has seen Kyiv capture over two dozen settlements in Kursk, including the town of Sudzha, a key natural gas transit hub between Russia and Europe. Thousands have been evacuated from Kursk and remain displaced. Many others remain trapped in Kyiv-held territory. Analysts say that while the incursion is viewed as a significant military success for Ukraine — both on the ground and politically — the area remains a major challenge for Kyiv and Moscow. Moscow has deployed thousands of North Korean soldiers to the region to help claw back its lands, the U.S. Department of Defense said, with Kyiv reporting that it has encountered troops from the reclusive country in combat. As of November, Kyiv still controlled 800 square kilometers of Kursk, down from previous estimates that it controlled almost 1,400 square kilometers, a Ukrainian army source told AFP. Many believe that the region could be used as a bargaining chip in potential ceasefire talks between Moscow and Kyiv, and that the fighting in Kursk could intensify as Russia seeks a political win by regaining control of its territories. During his annual press conference this month, Putin promised to drive Ukrainian forces out of the Kursk region but did not specify a timeline. “In the coming months, we are likely to see Moscow try to push Ukraine back [from the Kursk region] as quickly as possible,” said Ivan Stupak, a military expert and ex-officer of Ukraine’s SBU Security Service. Yet experts say that significant changes may follow the January inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to “end the war” upon taking office — potentially paving the way for negotiations between Moscow, Kyiv and Washington. At his press conference, Putin said he was ready to speak to Trump “anytime.” Russia and Ukraine have been ratcheting up their deadly aerial offensives, unleashing increasingly advanced weaponry and spurring fears that the conflict could further escalate. U.S. President Joe Biden in November cleared Kyiv to use U.S.-made ATACMS long-range missiles against military targets inside Russia, a move that Moscow had long warned would provoke a devastating response. On Nov. 21, Russia launched the Oreshnik, an experimental, nuclear-capable ballistic missile, against Ukraine for the first time in what Putin called a response to Kyiv's use of ATACMS against targets on Russian soil. The launch came days after Putin signed a decree lowering the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons. Experts believe the new missile flies at 10 times the speed of sound and may be able to strike targets up to 5,500 kilometers away. Yet according to Stupak, the use of Oreshnik was more as “a PR show” than a genuine escalation of the war. At the same time, while Kyiv’s use of ATACMS has complicated Russia's logistics in frontline areas, their deployment has also had a modest impact on the overall course of hostilities. “From a military standpoint, it was clear that the use of a small number of missiles on key specific targets was not going to drastically change the situation on the frontlines,” Israeli military expert David Sharp told The Moscow Times. “While the use [of ATACMS] came with certain losses [for Moscow], it was more as a political message for Russia,” he said. Ukraine’s eastern regions remained the epicenter of heavy fighting, with Moscow advancing and pressing overstretched and outgunned Ukrainian forces for months. In October, the Russian army advanced 478 square kilometers into Ukrainian territory, a record since March 2022 in the first weeks of the war, according to an AFP analysis of data from the U.S. think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW). That’s more territory than Moscow gained in August and September 2024 (477 and 459 square kilometers respectively). The last time Russia made such advances was in March 2022, when they marched towards the capital Kyiv in the early stages of the war. As of mid-December, Russian forces were only several kilometers from Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, which they have been approaching from the south and east for months. Moscow's army was also gaining territory at the north of the front, having seized more than 40 square kilometers near the Kharkiv region city of Kupiansk last month. Captured by Russian troops in the early stages of the war, Kupiansk was then retaken by Ukraine in a September 2022 counteroffensive. According to Stupak, the Russian army's tactic is to encircle settlements from all sides instead of launching costly and time-consuming frontal assaults. “The tactic works, but the cost is another matter. Russia has suffered significant losses and appeared to show little concern for its troops. But Ukraine is also taking losses," Stupak said. Throughout 2023, Russian forces seized just 584 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory, according to AFP analysis based on data released by the ISW. Yet since Jan. 1, 2024, they have already taken more than 2,660 square kilometers, an area slightly bigger than the size of Moscow. From the start of the war in February 2022 until Oct. 27, 2024, Russia had taken 67,192 square kilometers of Kyiv's land. Along with the annexed Crimean peninsula and the areas of eastern Ukraine controlled by Moscow-backed separatists before the Kremlin's February 2022 invasion, Russia currently controls 18.2% of Ukraine's 2013 territory. AFP contributed reporting.The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge
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It's not a desirable position the Miami Dolphins find themselves in heading into their Sunday trip to face the Cleveland Browns. For the game to have playoff implications, Miami will need the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos to lose their Saturday games at New England and at Cincinnati, respectively. The Dolphins could also use an Indianapolis road defeat in the early-afternoon slot Sunday against the New York Giants so they could leapfrog the Colts in the playoff order. However, if the Dolphins (7-8) are eliminated before they take the field for their late-afternoon kickoff, coach Mike McDaniel is driving home a different message this week. "Our locker room and our coaching staff really wants to play the type of football that we felt we fell short of at portions of the season," he said. The most notable portion came after a Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miami lost six of its next seven games, hampered on offense by a concussion that knocked out star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and left its offense without much hope. Tagovailoa's return before a Week 8 loss to the Arizona Cardinals activated the attack, even though Miami lost that game and the next one. The Dolphins are 5-2 in their past seven contests, including a 29-17 home win over the San Francisco 49ers last week, when Tagovailoa threw for 215 yards and a touchdown while De'Von Achane accounted for 190 scrimmage yards. Like his coach, Tagovailoa wants to close the season strong, regardless of whether a playoff berth is at stake. "It's an opportunity and I don't think any of us on our team should take this for granted," said Tagovailoa, who was limited in practice on Thursday due to a hip injury. "How do you even know that there is going to be a next year for your career or there's going to be a next game for you? You just never know." While Miami hopes to have a chance at the playoffs, the only thing Cleveland (3-12) can do is find a rare winning feeling in a disappointing season. Expected to contend for a second straight playoff berth, the Browns instead have an outside chance to earn the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL Draft. Cleveland is also on its third starting quarterback of the year. Second-year pro Dorian Thompson-Robinson gets the call with Jameis Winston (shoulder) ailing and Deshaun Watson (Achilles) out for the season. In a 24-6 road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last week, Thompson-Robinson finished 20 of 34 for 166 yards while tossing two interceptions and absorbing five sacks. Thompson-Robinson, who was limited in practice on Thursday because of a quad issue, wants to do a better job avoiding those outcomes. The Dolphins' defense could help in that matter as they entered the weekend 26th in sacks (31) and tied for 22nd in interceptions (eight). "The quarterback rule that lives for a hundred years of don't throw late over the middle," Thompson-Robinson said when asked how he can avoid critical errors. "And really just trusting my legs, like I had been bragging about and talking about all last week. To be able to use it in that situation instead of trying to throw up a play." The game could be the last in Cleveland for Browns six-time Pro Bowl selection Joel Bitonio. The 33-year-old left guard, a two-time first-team All-Pro, said this week he is considering retirement, citing the toll the game takes on his body and that losing inflicts on his psyche. Miami holds a 10-9 lead in the teams' regular-season series. Four Dolphins -- tackle Terron Armstead (knee), cornerback Kendall Fuller (), safety Jordan Poyer (knee/finger) and linebacker Anthony Walker (knee) -- did not practice Thursday. Star wide receivers Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Jaylen Waddle (knee) were limited, as were receiver Dee Eskridge (knee), linebacker Jordyn Brooks (quad/knee) and fullback Alex Ingold (ankle). Tight end David Njoku (knee) and defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (knee) were absent from the Thursday practice for the Browns, while Winston (right shoulder), wideouts Cedric Tillman (concussion) and Jerry Jeudy (knee/shin), cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (back) and offensive tackle Germain Ifedi (Achilles) were among those limited. --Field Level MediaApple has no intention of developing its own search engine, according to Eddy Cue, the company's Senior Vice President of Services. Cue disclosed Apple's position during a recent court filing in the US Department of Justice (DOJ) case against Google's dominance in the search industry. According to the court filing disclosed by Reuters, Cue outlined several reasons for Apple's decision. The first reason he mentioned was that developing a search engine would require significant financial and human resources, with costs running into billions of dollars and years of effort. Furthermore, the rapid evolution of search technology due to advancements in AI (artificial intelligence) adds economic uncertainty to such a venture, says Cue. Additionally, creating a competitive search engine would necessitate building a platform for targeted advertising, which is a primary revenue source for search engines. Cue noted that search advertising is not part of Apple's core business or expertise. While Apple engages in limited advertising through platforms like the App Store, search advertising operates on a different scale and would require substantial infrastructure and personnel. Apple's approach to search involves partnerships with established players. Through an agreement called the Information Services Agreement, Google pays Apple a share of revenue generated from search queries made by Apple users. In 2022, this agreement reportedly earned Apple approximately $20 billion. In the filing, Cue also stated that Google Search is the default search engine on Safari in the US, but users can select alternatives such as Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, or Ecosia. Apple also has revenue-sharing agreements with other search engines that are listed as options on its platforms. The DOJ's case against Google includes scrutiny of its agreement with Apple, which some believe could lead Apple to create its own search engine or enter the search advertising market. Cue dismissed this notion, stating that such assumptions are incorrect. Apple has no intention of developing its own search engine, according to Eddy Cue, the company's Senior Vice President of Services. Cue disclosed Apple's position during a recent court filing in the US Department of Justice (DOJ) case against Google's dominance in the search industry. According to the court filing disclosed by Reuters, Cue outlined several reasons for Apple's decision. The first reason he mentioned was that developing a search engine would require significant financial and human resources, with costs running into billions of dollars and years of effort. Furthermore, the rapid evolution of search technology due to advancements in AI (artificial intelligence) adds economic uncertainty to such a venture, says Cue. Additionally, creating a competitive search engine would necessitate building a platform for targeted advertising, which is a primary revenue source for search engines. Cue noted that search advertising is not part of Apple's core business or expertise. While Apple engages in limited advertising through platforms like the App Store, search advertising operates on a different scale and would require substantial infrastructure and personnel. Apple's approach to search involves partnerships with established players. Through an agreement called the Information Services Agreement, Google pays Apple a share of revenue generated from search queries made by Apple users. In 2022, this agreement reportedly earned Apple approximately $20 billion. In the filing, Cue also stated that Google Search is the default search engine on Safari in the US, but users can select alternatives such as Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, or Ecosia. Apple also has revenue-sharing agreements with other search engines that are listed as options on its platforms. The DOJ's case against Google includes scrutiny of its agreement with Apple, which some believe could lead Apple to create its own search engine or enter the search advertising market. Cue dismissed this notion, stating that such assumptions are incorrect.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alex Tuch scored a hat trick for the Buffalo Sabres in a 6-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn each had a goal and an assist in the first period. The Sabres also got goals from Zach Benson and Tuch to build a 4-0 lead, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen needed to make just two of his 15 saves in the opening period. Tuch scored twice in the third period after Seth Jones cut the Sabres' lead to 4-2 Buffalo’s victory was its second in a row following a 13-game winless streak (0-10-3) that briefly put the Sabres below the Blackhawks for the worst record in the NHL. Rasmus Dahlin had two assists after tallying four in Buffalo’s 7-1 win against the New York Islanders on Monday. Tyler Bertuzzi had the other goal for Chicago. Goaltender Petr Mrazek was pulled after allowing four goals on 11 shots in the first period. Backup Arvid Soderblom made 22 saves. Takeaways Blackhawks: Dropped to 5-14-2 on the road after going winless on a three-game trip. They have now lost five consecutive away games with a three-game home win streak in between. Chicago plays 11 of its next 13 games at home Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson, front right, celebrates after his goal with defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. Credit: AP/Jeffrey T. Barnes Sabres: Consecutive blowout wins have restored some confidence and eased fan discontent after the third-longest skid in team history. Key moment Cozens set up Quinn’s one-timer on a rush 15 seconds after Tuch’s tip-in to make it 3-0 within the opening 13 minutes. Key stat The Blackhawks trailed by three goals before recording a shot on net at 13:11 into the first. Up next The Blackhawks host the Dallas Stars on Sunday before playing the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. The Sabres visit St. Louis on Sunday.
LOS ANGELES , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roblox Corporation and Epic Games were sued in Los Angeles Superior Court in a lawsuit alleging negligence on the part of these game makers for implementing programing that increased the known risks video games pose to minors. The lawsuit also alleges fraud , product liability, intentional misrepresentation and more. Roblox is an online game platform created by Roblox Corporation allowing uses to program and play games created by themselves or other users. Epic Games created a game called Fortnite which is another online video game. In both games, users can make in-game purchases of varying dollar amounts to further they advancement through the game. The suit was filed on behalf of a mother of a minor who started playing these games at 8-years-old, and who is alleged to have developed an increasing, incontrollable, compulsive and addictive behaviors. According the lawsuit, the makers of Roblox and Fortnite failed to warn parents or minors of the potential risks or create any proper safeguards. The lawsuit further alleges that the more time an individual spends playing these games, there is an increased likelihood that individual will make in-game purchases which increases the game-makers' revenues. The lawsuit alleges these game-makers manipulate younger minds to cause them to further purchase varying features. "Roblox Corporation and Epic Games are transforming children into ATMs by failing to implement simple safety measures such as adequate parental controls, warnings, or even something as simple as opt-in limits on time minors can spend in these games," said lead attorney Kiley Grombacher of Bradley Grombacher . "Studies clearly show the dangers posed to young minds, but these corporations are putting profits over children every single day." The lawsuit sites a study done over decades the clearly shows the addictive nature of video games on young minds. This study, from The Oxford Handbook of Digital Technologies and Mental Health, states "excessive gaming can have potentially damaging effects on individuals who appear to display compulsive and/or addictive behavior similar to other more traditional addictions." The suit further sites various studies that point out how video games severely impact adolescent minds, including a loss of grey matter. The case is Evette Gibson v. Roblox Corp, Epic Games, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 23STCV32897. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bradleygrombacher-negligence-lawsuit-alleges-roblox-epic-games-prays-on-young-minds-creating-addiction-among-minors-302333062.html SOURCE Bradley/GrombacherGrasping at playoff hopes, Dolphins face downtrodden Browns
President-elect Donald Trump was upbeat at his first post-election press conference Monday, saying there was a big difference between now and when he took office in 2016: Some of his former adversaries are now being nice to him. “Everybody wants to be my friend,” he said about how he’s being treated by CEOs of major technology companies, whom he has portrayed as adversaries in the past. “I don’t know, my personality changed or something.” During the wide-ranging press conference at his Mar-a-Lago property, Trump said that one of the biggest differences over the last four years is that "everybody was fighting me." "The biggest difference is that people want to get along with me this time," he added. The remarks were Trump's first news conference since he won the election and the first event he has hosted himself since November. Trump referenced recent meetings with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and former Alphabet President Sergey Brin. He also said he plans to meet with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos later this week. "Tim Cook was here. I think he’s done an incredible job at Apple. He talked about the future of Apple. It’s going to be a bright future. But we have many others also, and not in that business," he said. "We have a lot of great executives coming in, the top executives, the top bankers, they were calling." Several major tech companies, including Amazon, Meta and OpenAI have already donated $1 million each to Trump’s inaugural fund. Trump has had a complicated history with many of Big Tech's CEOs as a number of them criticized policies enacted when he was last president — and banned him from social media platforms following the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. In 2020, for example, executives lambasted Trump over his executive order to freeze new visas for foreign workers , arguing that immigrants have helped strengthen the U.S. economy, and specifically technology companies. In the wake of Jan. 6, Trump was barred from using his Twitter and Facebook accounts. He later sued Facebook, Twitter and Google over some of the bans. Trump had also feuded with Bezos over his ownership of The Washington Post, Amazon's decision not to do business with the far-right social media app Parler in 2021 and a bid Amazon made on a $10 billion Pentagon contract. The thawing of relations is emblematic of a broader right-ward turn in the tech sphere, with some of its other leading figures now taking official and unofficial roles in Trump's second administration. Most prominent is Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest person, whom Trump has tapped to lead a Department of Government Efficiency alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, a former biotech executive. Trump has also named venture capitalist David Sacks and technologist Jacob Helberg to business advisory roles. During the press conference Monday, Trump also signaled that he would be willing to pardon New York City Mayor Eric Adams who was charged in September with bribery and wire fraud as part of a scheme that spanned nearly 10 years. "Yeah, I would, I think that he was treated pretty unfairly," Trump said, adding that he doesn't know the "gravity" of the case but said the allegations against the mayor don't seem fair. "I mean, I'd have to see it, because I don't know the facts." On the reported sightings of drones over New Jersey and New York , Trump said, "The government knows what is happening." He declined to say whether he had received an intelligence briefing about it. "For some reason, they don't want to comment, and I think they'd be better off saying what it is our military knows and our president knows. And for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense." Trump commented on the suspected shooter in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, and the people who have praised him for committing the crime. "It's really terrible that some people seem to admire him, like him," Trump said. "It was cold-blooded, just a cold-blooded, horrible killing." Asked if plans to stop a ban on TikTok next month, Trump said, "We'll take a look at Tiktok." "You know, I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok," he said, adding that he thought his electoral performance with young voters was in part due to his use of TikTok. "I won youth by 34 points. And there are those that say that Tiktok has something to do with that.” Trump lost the majority of voters under 44, according to national exit polls . Trump also said he plans to sue The Des Moines Register over the newspaper's final poll of the election cycle showed that Vice President Kamala Harris led by 3 percentage points. Trump wound up winning the traditionally red state by more than 13 percentage points. Trump's press conference was his first one since winning the 2024 election, though he has attended other organizations’ events, attended a SpaceX test launch, and gone to numerous sporting events. In 2016 during the same period, Trump had already held eight “victory rallies” around the country and gaggled with press in the lobby of Trump Tower numerous times. And Biden in 2020 had held 15 events organized by his incoming administration.Shareholders throw in the towel in lawsuit over Kalani’s backing of Diana ContainershipsShould the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers?