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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Services of America Corporation (the "Company" or "Energy Services") (Nasdaq: ESOA) has completed the previously announced purchase of Tribute Contracting & Consultants, LLC ("Tribute"), an underground utility contractor that employs approximately 90 construction workers and primarily specializes in water and wastewater system installations in Ohio , Kentucky , and West Virginia. As previously noted, Energy Services purchased substantially all of the assets of Tribute for $22 million in cash, less any assumed debt and working capital adjustments, and $2.0 million of Energy Services' common stock. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announces his immediate retirement, marking the end of a challenging era for ... [+] the chipmaker. Intel’s announcement that CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired effective “immediately” marks a pivotal moment in the semiconductor giant’s history. The decision was surprising yet inevitable, signaling the end of an era that began with Gelsinger’s return to the company in 2021. As the company struggles with a challenging market and internal pressures, the question arises: Can Intel reclaim its edge in a fiercely competitive industry, or has it lost the "paranoia" that once made it an unstoppable force? Only the Paranoid Survive —But Has Intel Forgotten? Intel’s legendary former CEO, Andy Grove, famously declared, “Only the Paranoid Survive.” Under his leadership, this mantra became the company’s guiding principle. Grove’s paranoia wasn’t about fear; it was about constant vigilance and the relentless drive to innovate. This mindset propelled Intel from a struggling memory-chip maker to the leader in microprocessors, where it dominated the market for decades. When Pat Gelsinger returned as CEO in 2021, following his successful leadership roles at EMC and VMware , there was hope that he could restore Intel’s innovative edge and strategic clarity. A seasoned technologist with deep roots at Intel, Gelsinger took on the daunting task of rejuvenating the company’s fortunes. His bold IDM 2.0 strategy aimed to transform Intel into a manufacturing powerhouse and a leading foundry player. However, despite his clear vision and undeniable passion, the outcomes fell short of expectations. Intel’s stock has plummeted by over 50% this year, and the company suffered a record $17 billion loss last quarter, laying off over 15% of its workforce . Its manufacturing delays and missteps in AI left it far behind competitors like Nvidia, which has seized the leadership in AI chips, and TSMC, which has become the dominant force in chip manufacturing. To make matters worse, Intel was removed from the Dow Jones Industrial Average earlier this year—a symbolic blow to a company once at the pinnacle of tech innovation. While Gelsinger inherited significant challenges, his inability to execute at the pace required in today’s rapidly changing tech landscape led to his ousting. Intel, once the apex predator of the semiconductor world, is now scrambling to regain its footing. Save Up To 75% With The Best Black Friday Clothing Deals That Are Still Running 10 Unofficial Hoka Cyber Week Sales You Don’t Want To Miss The End of an Era—And The Start Of A Crossroads The abrupt departure of Gelsinger, following the board’s decision to replace him, marks the end of an era at Intel. While Gelsinger’s efforts to restore the company’s manufacturing capabilities and reestablish its competitive edge were admirable, they ultimately fell short in a market where innovation waits for no one. Intel’s board, frustrated with the pace of change, made the difficult decision to part ways with its CEO. With CFO David Zinsner and Client Computing Group GM Michelle Johnston Holthaus stepping in as interim co-CEOs, Intel is at a critical juncture. The next permanent CEO will face the monumental task of charting a new course for the company. Intel’s future depends on how well it adapts to new market realities and navigates the fierce competition in the semiconductor space. Three questions about Intel’s future have emerged: Rediscovering The Paranoid Spirit For Intel to succeed, it must rediscover the spirit of paranoia that served it so well in the past. Grove’s mantra wasn’t about fear—it was about staying ahead of the curve, anticipating disruption before it happened . In an industry where technological cycles are measured in months, not years, survival demands constant reinvention. Intel needs a leader who can reignite that hunger for innovation and disruption, one who can act with the same urgency that defined the company in its heyday. The next CEO must be someone who understands that, in today’s world, complacency is the greatest risk. There’s no time to dwell on past glory. What Lies Ahead Pat Gelsinger’s sudden departure is both a reflection of Intel’s struggles and a moment ripe for renewal. The company now faces a defining question: Will it reclaim the vigilance and boldness that once made it a powerhouse, or will it join the growing list of cautionary tales in the tech industry? As Andy Grove said, “Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive.” Intel’s survival hinges on how deeply it can reconnect with that ethos—embracing a culture of relentless innovation and adaptability before external forces dictate its fate. The tech industry offers countless examples of once-dominant players that failed to pivot in the face of disruption . Intel’s challenges highlight a universal truth for leaders: nostalgia and legacy, while inspiring, are not strategies. Success demands not just vision, but flawless execution, especially in industries where the pace of innovation is unrelenting. For Gelsinger, this marks a bittersweet end to a remarkable career at the forefront of technological transformation. For Intel, it’s a stark reminder that even industry giants are not immune to irrelevance if they fail to adapt. As the world watches, Intel must answer the critical question Gelsinger himself posed at MIT just a year ago: “Will we manufacture the future?” The stakes couldn’t be higher. The tech industry—and its next chapter—depends on what happens next.Tweet Facebook Mail The father of one of the Melbourne teens who died from suspected methanol poisoning on the South-East Asia "trip of a lifetime" has urged the Laos government to fully investigate what happened to ensure her death was not in vain. Following the deaths of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles , both 19, an emotional but determined Mark Jones read out a statement on behalf of his family, expressing their grief for the young Australians and the four other international tourists to die in a popular backpacker town this month. He said his daughter's "lust for life and adventure" had "cruelly been cut short" as her life was just beginning. METHANOL EXPLAINED: The deadly substance you can't see or taste Bianca Jones fell ill while on a backpacking holiday in Laos with her best friend. (Facebook) "Our daughter was on the trip of a lifetime with one of her best mates," Jones said yesterday. "This was meant to be a trip full of lifelong memories, and was to be the first of many. "Bianca wanted to explore the world, meet new friends, lead and create change for good." Instead, the friends died late this week in separate hospitals in neighbouring Thailand, where they'd been flown for more intense treatment after suffering suspected methanol poisoning. The victims are believed to have consumed drinks tainted with the substance, which sometimes appears in poorly made liquor or is added as a cheaper alternative to ethanol, but can cause severe poisoning or death. READ MORE: What to know about the Laos town at centre of suspected methanol poisonings Mark Jones read out a statement on Saturday, November 23, 2024, on behalf of his family after the deaths of Australians Bianca Jones, Holly Bowles and several other backpackers died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos. (9News) It is understood the owner of the Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng, where Bowles and Jones stayed, has been detained in Laos' capital Vientiane to assist police with their enquiries. The girls had free shots at the hostel before going out and drinking at other bars on the night before they were found ill but the hostel owner insisted the drinks did not come from his bar. The deaths sparked outrage, well wishes and warnings from Canberra to Washington, including messages from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong, various consulates and even Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. Jones thanked the Australian government for its support and issued a request to authorities in Laos, one of the region's poorest countries, which has been popular with backpackers for years. "I would like to take this opportunity to urge the Laos government to investigate this to the fullest extent, to make sure this incident doesn't happen again," he said. "We can't have the passing of our daughter ... not lead to change to protect others. Holly Bowles (left) died after a suspected mass poisoning during a holiday. (Facebook) "Young men and women should be able to travel, create their own life experiences and be safe. "We'll forever miss our beautiful girl and hope her loss of life has not been in vain." After days of silence and limited transparency about police investigations into the deaths of the two Australian women, British lawyer Simone White, two Danish women and an American man, the Laos government finally addressed the tragedy on Saturday , stating it was "profoundly saddened" and promising to investigate. The Vientiane Times , which is part of an agency run by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, named the other victims as Danes Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Frela Vennervald Sorensen, 21, and American James Louis Hutson, 57. Reporters Sans Frontiers (Reporters Without Borders) ranks Laos 153 of 180 on the World Press Freedom Index. Mark Jones leaves with his family after speaking to the media. (9News) Simone White, UK lawyer victim of methanol poisoning in hospital (squirespattonboggs.con) Along with Nine's newspapers, the local outlet cited a police report stating that the Danes and Americans were separately found unconscious in their respective rooms at the Nana Backpackers Hostel on November 13, several days before news broke that the Australian women were fighting for life. The women went to a bar the previous night and returned home about midnight and weren't found until 6pm, while the American was discovered about three hours later after staff realised he hadn't left his room all day. Yesterday, the hostel manager said staff were told by other guests that Bowles and Jones were unwell after they failed to check out as planned on November 13, and they arranged transport to a hospital for them. 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The Lebanese army said it was sending more forces to southern Lebanon on Wednesday as a U.S.-backed cease-fire began to take effect between Israel and Hezbollah, and as thousands of displaced Lebanese began to return to areas ruined by Israeli strikes. Bumper-to-bumper traffic jammed roads leading out of Beirut, the capital, as people sought to make their way back to southern towns and villages devastated by the war, the deadliest between Israel and Hezbollah in decades. Suitcases, mattresses and blankets were stacked on the roofs of cars moving south, even as Israel’s military warned civilians against immediately returning to some areas and declared a curfew over much of southern Lebanon until Thursday morning. Related Story: Under the agreement, which was mediated by the United States and France, Israel will withdraw its forces from Lebanon over the next 60 days; Hezbollah will move its fighters north of the Litani River, which runs roughly parallel to the Israel-Lebanon border; and the Lebanese army will send more troops to the country’s south. Lebanese Convoys Seen in South Lebanon Lebanese military convoys were seen on roads in southern Lebanon early Wednesday. The country’s armed forces said in a statement that the army was “reinforcing its deployment in the sector south of the Litani and extending the state’s authority in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon,” or UNIFIL, an international peacekeeping force. But many questions remained about the durability of the truce, which was underscored when Israel’s military shelled two villages in southern Lebanon, Khiam and Kfar Kila. Asked about the shelling, the military said in a statement that its soldiers had opened fire after identifying a vehicle in “a zone prohibited for movement” in Lebanon, forcing it to turn around. It was not immediately clear where that took place. The fighting since last October displaced more than 1 million people. It intensified in recent months as Israel killed Hezbollah’s longtime leaders, wiped out much of its weapons stockpiles and invaded southern Lebanon. Israel’s military continued its intense bombardment of areas it called Hezbollah strongholds until the last hour before the ceasefire took effect. Hezbollah has long wielded considerable power in Lebanon, both as a political party with representation in parliament and ministers in the government and as a military force that is not under the state’s control. Related Story: What Else to Know? — This article originally appeared in . By Euan Ward, Ben Hubbard and Aaron Boxerman/Diego Ibarra Sánchez c. 2024 The New York Times CompanyPopularity of cultivated meat on rise in APAC, says GlobalData
Described by the Queen Mother as the only man since her husband "to have had the effrontery to kiss me on the lips", Jimmy Carter's presidency was never far from controversy . Her Majesty would later recall how the moment - just months after he was sworn in as US leader - caused her to take "a sharp step backwards, although not far enough". It was just one of the numerous mishaps that plagued Carter during his ill-fated time in the White House. The Nobel Peace Prize winner died this afternoon after living out his final months in his hometown. Confirming his death, the Carter Centre posted on X: “Our founder, former US President Jimmy Carter , passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia." Following his death at 100, the outpouring of tributes to America's 39th leader showed the depth of affection felt more for what he did after his presidency than during it. Before his death today, Carter defied illness and death for years. When his melanoma spread to his brain in 2015, he drew praise for announcing it publicly. Even as he underwent treatment, he continued to teach Sunday school in his home town's Baptist church. Within months, he announced that he was cancer-free. Four years later, Carter fell at least three times, at one point breaking a hip and at another requiring 14 stitches. Each time he bounced back, even showing up for a Habitat for Humanity home-building project shortly after one stumble. But he has slowly retreated from public life lately, making fewer and fewer appearances or statements and was unable to attend President Biden's inauguration in January 2021. However, he lived long enough to outlast two presidents who followed him and his own vice president, Walter Mondale. He became the longest-living president in March 2019 when he passed former President George H.W. Bush, who died four months before. Although Carter, nicknamed Jimmy Cardigan after once wearing a jumper for a televised speech, left the White House after one of the biggest landslide defeats of the modern era, he was one of very few US leaders to be memorialised while still alive. The evolution of his legacy was unusual as he had such a long period between the end of his unpopular presidency and the announcement at the weekend that he would undergo no further treatment to die peacefully at his home. Carter's time in the White House was marred by his struggles to respond to formidable challenges, including a major energy crisis, high inflation, and unemployment. He took office after Gerald Ford left the entire US government in disarray. Carter entered the Oval Office facing mounting challenges - an energy crisis, Soviet aggression and, above all, a deep mistrust of leadership by voters. In foreign affairs, he reopened US relations with China and tried to broker peace in the historic Arab-Israeli conflict, but was damaged late in his term by a hostage crisis in Iran. Carter's diagnosis of America's "crisis of confidence" did little to boost his flagging popularity, and in 1980 he was defeated in the general election by Ronald Reagan. Over the following decades, Carter built a distinguished career as a diplomat, humanitarian and author, pursuing conflict resolution in countries around the globe. He was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in 2002 "for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development." President Carter taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man. https://t.co/dZHL0Nu0Tj Born in Plains, Georgia, in October 1924, Carter attended the US Naval Academy graduating in 1946. Already, he had a solid moral compass installed in him by his nurse mother, "Miz" Lillian. She set an example for her son by crossing the strict lines of segregation in 1920s Georgia to counsel poor African American women on health care. Shortly after passing out of the navy, he married Rosalynn Smith, having four children together. But tragedy struck in July 1953 as while he was preparing to serve as an engineering officer on the submarine Seawolf, his father, Earl, died from cancer. Carter returned home and was able to rebuild his family's struggling peanut warehouse business after a crippling drought. Ironically the legume became the symbol of his presidential campaign. Active in community affairs and a deacon at the Plains Baptist Church, he launched his political career with a seat on his local board of education. In 1962, he won the election to the Georgia State Senate as a Democrat, running for the governor's office four years later, finishing a disappointing third. The loss sent Carter into a depression, which he overcame by finding renewed faith as a born-again Christian. He ran again for the governorship in 1970 and won. A year later, Carter was featured on the cover of Time magazine as one of a new breed of young political leaders in the South, known for their moderate racial views and progressive economic and social policies. Initially, Carter was a political phenomenon, a new-generation Democrat who, after a single term as governor of the Peach State, shocked the political world by beating a host of better-known rivals to capture his party's presidential nomination in 1976. A year later, he would oust the incumbent Republican president, Ford. Over four years in office, he sought to restore trust in government following the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal, ushering in reforms meant to transform politics. He mediated the historic Camp David Accords, making peace between Israel and Egypt, an agreement that remains the foundation of Middle East relations. But a sour economy, rocketing inflation, and a 444-day hostage crisis in Iran where 52 American diplomats were held captive undercut his public support. Ultimately, it cost him his re-election bid, losing to Ronald Reagan in 1980. Carter spent his post-presidency, however, on a series of philanthropic causes around the world, like building houses for the poor, combating disease, promoting human rights in places of repression, monitoring elections and seeking to end conflicts. His work as a former president in many ways came to eclipse his time in the White House, eventually earning him the Nobel Peace Prize and rehabilitating his image in the eyes of many Americans. "Between the time he left office and entered hospice care, he got to sit back and enjoy the adulation of a grateful nation," Jeffrey Engel, the director for the presidential history centre at Southern Methodist University, said. "The passage of time smoothed out the rough edges of his political career. "If Carter had died in 1982, there would be less adulation than he is receiving right now." Joseph Crespino, the Jimmy Carter Professor of History at Emory University, called his resilience "remarkable." "Instead of sulking about not winning the second term, he used his influence and prominence from his position in politics to help millions of people and win the Nobel Peace Prize," he said. When asked about regrets, Carter spoke of his in his autobiography "A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety." The former president said he was upset by how his kiss with the Queen Mother was portrayed. He wrote how he didn't regret puckering up to Her Majesty, describing it as "lightly on the cheek" as the pair said goodnight after dinner at Buckingham Place in May 1977. However, much like his presidency, its impact never left those affected most by his actions. To her dying day, the Queen Mother had two hates, as detailed in her 2009 biography - oysters and being kissed by a US president.Subscribe Search Search Sort by Relevance Title Date Subscribe ALBAWABA - Jordan's economic growth is expected to expand by 2.5% to 3% in 2025, propelled by better business conditions and increased investments, Jordan News Agency reports citing experts. Despite ongoing labor market difficulties, this rise is anticipated to marginally lower unemployment. Also Read Egypt and Jordan discuss collaborations in energy and natural gas The government's attempts to improve financial and social stability can be observed in important policies put into place in late 2024, such as tax cuts for electric cars and lighter fines for unregistered vehicles. These programs have increased economic activity and investor confidence, especially when combined with the continuing changes under the Economic Modernization Vision. Growth in GDP (current prices) between 2003-2023. 🇶🇦 Qatar: 893% 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 395% 🇯🇴 Jordan: 373% 🇪🇬 Egypt: 368% 🇴🇲 Oman: 338% 🇦🇪 UAE: 310% 🇧🇭 Bahrain: 306% 🇮🇱 Israel: 297% 🇹🇷 Turkey: 265% 🇮🇷 Iran: 131% — The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) November 22, 2024 According to economic analyst Dr. Adli Kandah, Jordan's steady 2.5% growth rate over the last 10 years offers a solid basis for development. He pointed to the possible advantages of easing sanctions on Syria and emphasized the possibilities presented by regional changes, especially in trade and investment. Prof. Dr. Raad Al-Tal, who teaches economics at the University of Jordan, highlighted how the nation's political stability and structural changes have enabled it to successfully handle geopolitical problems, such as the Gaza conflict. “The tourism sector, in particular, has shown notable recovery, bolstered by improved regional security and increased visitor numbers,” Al-Tal said, as reported by the Jordan News Agency. He also acknowledged that the country's foreign reserves had been strengthened by remittances from Jordanian expats. Despite regional constraints, Jordan's economy has proven resilient, according to economic analyst Dr. Ahmad Al-Majali. He credited this to the benefits of the Economic Modernization Vision, which has promoted development in a number of industries, as well as prudent monetary measures that have preserved stability. Experts concur that while 2025 seems promising, sustainable improvement would need effective public expenditure, ongoing reforms, and capitalizing on local trends. Sustainable development will also depend on boosting export competitiveness and accelerating large projects, as Jordan Times reports. Jordan has shown resilience in the face of external problems, as seen by its strong foreign exchange reserves, shrinking trade deficit, and increasing export volumes. A passionate about the Gaming Industry with a career of over 5 years in the field, I write about current trends and news in the Game Development business and how it impact the industry and players. Laith has recently started a new position at Al Bawaba as a freelance business writer. 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WaFd, Inc ( NASDAQ:WAFD – Get Free Report ) was the target of a large increase in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,610,000 shares, an increase of 26.8% from the November 30th total of 1,270,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 473,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.4 days. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades WAFD has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. StockNews.com raised WaFd from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 12th. Piper Sandler dropped their target price on WaFd from $36.00 to $35.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 21st. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $40.00 price target on shares of WaFd in a research report on Monday, October 21st. Finally, DA Davidson boosted their price objective on shares of WaFd from $39.00 to $41.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 21st. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, WaFd has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $38.00. Read Our Latest Stock Report on WaFd WaFd Stock Performance WaFd ( NASDAQ:WAFD – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 17th. The bank reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.01. WaFd had a return on equity of 9.44% and a net margin of 13.97%. The business had revenue of $389.98 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $190.43 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.72 EPS. Analysts anticipate that WaFd will post 2.82 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. WaFd Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 22nd were paid a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 22nd. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.19%. WaFd’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 41.94%. Insider Buying and Selling In other WaFd news, EVP Ryan Mauer sold 12,132 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.33, for a total transaction of $404,359.56. Following the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 100,376 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,345,532.08. The trade was a 10.78 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink . Company insiders own 2.25% of the company’s stock. Institutional Inflows and Outflows A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of WAFD. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its holdings in WaFd by 80.8% in the third quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 1,188 shares of the bank’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 531 shares in the last quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC boosted its stake in shares of WaFd by 112.7% during the 3rd quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 1,323 shares of the bank’s stock worth $46,000 after acquiring an additional 701 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its stake in shares of WaFd by 100.0% during the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,644 shares of the bank’s stock worth $47,000 after acquiring an additional 822 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its holdings in shares of WaFd by 515.8% during the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,558 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $54,000 after acquiring an additional 1,305 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Covestor Ltd raised its stake in shares of WaFd by 60.1% in the 3rd quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 1,904 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $66,000 after acquiring an additional 715 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 83.71% of the company’s stock. About WaFd ( Get Free Report ) WaFd, Inc operates as the bank holding company for Washington Federal Bank that provides lending, depository, insurance, and other banking services in the United States. The company offers deposit products, including business and personal checking accounts, and term certificates of deposit, as well as money market accounts and passbook savings accounts. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for WaFd Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for WaFd and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
NoneGlobal Blockchain Technologies Corp. ( CVE:BLOC – Get Free Report ) shot up ∞ during trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as C$1.83 and last traded at C$1.78. 1,133,364 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 53% from the average session volume of 2,390,324 shares. Global Blockchain Technologies Stock Up ∞ The business has a fifty day simple moving average of C$1.78 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of C$1.78. About Global Blockchain Technologies ( Get Free Report ) Global Blockchain Technologies Corp., a tier 2 investment company, focuses on identification and investment in a diversified portfolio of public and private companies in China. The company was formerly known as Carrus Capital Corporation and changed its name to Global Blockchain Technologies Corp. in October 2017. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Global Blockchain Technologies Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Global Blockchain Technologies and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .No. 25 Illinois vs. Md.-Eastern Shore, 3 p.m No. 6 Purdue 80, Marshall 45 — At West Lafayette, Ind.: Trey Kaufman-Renn had 18 points and Myles Colvin and Camden Heide each scored 13 to lead Purdue. Colvin and Heide were making their first starts of the season for Purdue. No. 15 Marquette 80, Georgia 69 — At Nassau, Bahamas: David Joplin scored a career-high 29 points and made six 3-pointers, and Chase Ross had 14 points and five steals for Marquette. Joplin scored five straight Marquette points to begin a 12-3 run that Stevie Mitchell capped by banking in a shot with 1:33 remaining for a 78-66 lead. No. 18 Cincinnati 81, Georgia Tech 58 — At Atlanta: Dillon Mitchell had 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season to lead Cincinnati. Jizzle James and Cole Hickman also scored 14 points apiece for the 5-0 Bearcats, who passed the first true test of the young season.
We love our trans kids and grandkids. You should get to know them.Israeli strikes without warning in central Beirut kill at least 15 as diplomats push for cease-fire BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 15 people and injured dozens in central Beirut, as the once-rare attacks on the heart of Lebanon’s capital continue without warning. Diplomats are scrambling to broker a cease-fire but say obstacles still remain. The current proposal calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon in the months of fighting that have turned into all-out war. Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him, but an official who can execute his economic vision and look straight out of central casting while doing so. With his Yale University education and pedigree trading for Soros Fund Management before establishing his own funds, Bessent will be tasked with a delicate balancing act. Trump expects him to help reset the global trade order, enable trillions of dollars in tax cuts, ensure inflation stays in check, manage a ballooning national debt and still keep the financial markets confident. Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box. That's because a historic number of states were considering initiatives for ranked choice voting or to end partisan primaries. Instead, voters dealt them big losses in the November elections. Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and South Dakota all rejected proposed changes to their voting systems. In Alaska, a proposal to repeal ranked choice voting appears to have narrowly fallen short. The losses in many states came even though election reform supporters raised more than $100 million, easily outpacing opponents. Supporters say they aren't giving up but plan to retool their efforts. The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities Ukraine has witnessed since Russia's full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war. It began with U.S. President Joe Biden reversing a longstanding policy by granting Kyiv permission to deploy American longer-range missiles inside Russian territory and ended with Moscow striking Ukraine with a new experimental ballistic weapon that has alarmed the international community and heightened fears of further escalation. Storm dumps record rain in Northern California, while US Northeast deals with winter storms HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — A major storm continues to drop heavy snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets. Meanwhile, on the opposite coast, blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday from parts of the Northeast to central Appalachia. The storm on the West Coast arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, before moving through Northern California. Forecasters predicted that both coasts would begin to see a reprieve from the storms as the system moves into eastern Canada and the one in the West heads south. Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds. But obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the new medications. The response to the drugs varies from person to person and can depend on genetics, hormones and differences in how the brain regulates energy. Undiagnosed medical conditions and some drugs can prevent weight loss. Experts say it can take experimentation to help so-called nonresponders find results. Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 37 people PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A senior Pakistani police officer says fighting between armed sectarian groups in the country's restive northwest has killed at least 37 people. The overnight violence was the latest to rock Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and comes days after a deadly gun ambush killed 42 people. The officer said Saturday that armed men torched shops, houses and government property overnight. Gunfire is ongoing between rival tribes. Although Sunnis and Shiites generally live together peacefully in Pakistan, tensions remain in some areas, especially Kurram. These Peruvian women left the Amazon, but their homeland still inspires their songs and crafts LIMA, Peru (AP) — Many Shipibo-Konibo craftswomen migrated from their Indigenous communities in the Amazon to Peru's capital, Lima, in the past few decades. 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OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed president-elect Donald Trump's pick for the next U.S. ambassador in Ottawa, a former longtime Michigan congressional representative who voted for NAFTA and later wavered on new free trade deals. Joly said at a news conference on Thursday at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., that she takes it as a good sign that Trump endorsed the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free-trade deal when he announced Pete Hoekstra as his next envoy to Canada. She also posted on social media Thursday that Canada looks forward to working with Hoekstra to strengthen bilateral ties and advance shared priorities "as close allies and neighbours." The minister was in Washington to talk trade and security with U.S. senators from both parties. Her meeting schedule included top Republican senators Lindsey Graham, Rick Scott and Lisa Murkowski. Following this trip, Joly is headed to the Halifax International Security Forum, where she said she will be meeting with more U.S. lawmakers, including Sen. James Risch from Idaho. Hoekstra will still have to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, but his early nomination is being taken as a good sign by several former diplomats. Former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson, who has met with Hoekstra before, said he's someone Canada can work with. "He's not from the (WWE) or Fox News. He's an ambassador in the Netherlands previously ... and he's from Michigan, so somebody who understands Canada," Robertson said. "He's well suited to the posting and I think it'll be easier to do business with somebody who has his depth of experience." Canada's ambassador in Washington, Kirsten Hillman, also congratulated Hoekstra on the nomination, posting on social media she looks forward to working with him to make the bilateral relationship "even stronger." Hoekstra was a nine-term border-state lawmaker and holds high esteem in Trump's world. His long career in politics left a wake of stunning headlines, including for a 2012 Super Bowl ad critics and even some Republicans slammed as blatantly racist. He was Trump's chosen chairman for the Michigan GOP during a power struggle between two pro-Trump camps. He spoke at Trump rallies in the swing state during the campaign and earned high praise from the president-elect. "This guy, Hoekstra — he's unbelievable," Trump said at a February rally in Waterford Township, Mich. "Everything he did in Congress, he was incredible, and then he was an unbelievable ambassador." In his first term as president, Trump tapped Hoekstra to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands, where he was at one point embroiled in a political interference scandal for hosting a fundraiser at the U.S. Embassy with members of the far-right party Forum for Democracy. In a 2019 public talk organized by a Dutch news magazine, he said it's "not an unrealistic ask" that every member of NATO meets the target of spending the equivalent of two per cent of GDP on defence by 2024 — something Trump has railed about, and something Canada will not do until at least 2032. At an event in Ottawa last month, Trump's former ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft said his administration would expect Canada to meet that target much sooner than 2032. Hoekstra was a representative for Michigan from 1993 until 2011 and chaired the powerful House Intelligence Committee. In 2019, Trump floated him as a possible pick for national intelligence director. Not long after he was first elected, he voted in favour of the NAFTA trade deal in 1993 — something he called at the time a simple choice yet also the "toughest decision I have had to face in my first 11 months in office," according to Michigan newspaper reports from the time. By 2003, he was opposed to inking free-trade deals, including two proposed with Singapore and Chile, saying that NAFTA led to manufacturers in Michigan to "shift production to Canada and Mexico." Nearly a decade later, in 2011, he singled out NAFTA as something that had "come to symbolize what Americans believe is unfair trade." In the early 2000s, he was one of a number of Michigan lawmakers from both parties raising ire over Toronto shipping its trash into his state. "Michigan is better than taking Canadian trash," he was quoted saying in 2004 in the local Michigan newspaper the Ludington Daily News. The next year he co-signed a letter advocating for a bill that would clamp down on "foreign municipal solid waste" entering his state, according to an Associated Press report from the time. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024. Kyle Duggan, The Canadian PressPolls near, old age pension gets a pushNoneAT&T, Verizon say networks now clear after Salt Typhoon hack