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REDDING, Calif. , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report titled ' Smart Helmets Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Type (Full-face, Open-face, Hard Hat), Technology (Integrated Communication System, Bluetooth System, Others), End User (Consumer, Industrial, Others)—Global Forecast to 2031 ,' The smart helmets market is expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 15.4% from 2024 to 2031.The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s defense of the national championship has fallen woefully short. The Wolverines started the season ranked No. 9 in the AP Top 25 , making them the third college football team since 1991 to be ranked worse than seventh in the preseason poll after winning a national title. Michigan (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) failed to meet those modest expectations, barely becoming eligible to play in a bowl and putting the program in danger of losing six or seven games for the first time since the Brady Hoke era ended a decade ago. The Wolverines potentially can ease some of the pain with a win against rival and second-ranked Ohio State (10-1, 7-1, No. 2 CFP) on Saturday in the Horseshoe, but that would be a stunning upset. Ohio State is a 21 1/2-point favorite, according to the BetMGM Sportsbook, and that marks just the third time this century that there has been a spread of at least 20 1/2 points in what is known as “The Game.” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore doesn’t sound like someone who is motivating players with an underdog mentality. “I don’t think none of that matters in this game,” Moore said Monday. “It doesn’t matter the records. It doesn’t matter anything. The spread, that doesn’t matter.” RELATED COVERAGE Duke’s Diaz: QB Murphy faces internal discipline for raising middle fingers in Virginia Tech win Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is reborn Conference title games a chance at a banner, bragging rights and, for some, a season-wrecking loss How did Michigan end up with a relative mess of a season on the field, coming off its first national title since 1997? Winning it all with a coach and star player contemplating being in the NFL for the 2024 season seemed to have unintended consequences for the current squad. The Wolverines closed the College Football Playoff with a win over Washington on Jan. 8; several days later quarterback J.J. McCarthy announced he was skipping his senior season; and it took more than another week for Jim Harbaugh to bolt to coach the Los Angeles Chargers. In the meantime, most quality quarterbacks wanting to transfer had already enrolled at other schools and Moore was left with lackluster options. Davis Warren beat out Alex Orji to be the team’s quarterback for the opener and later lost the job to Orji only to get it back again. No matter who was under center, however, would’ve likely struggled this year behind an offensive line that sent six players to the NFL. The Wolverines lost one of their top players on defense, safety Rod Moore, to a season-ending injury last spring and another one, preseason All-America cornerback Will Johnson, hasn’t played in more than a month because of an injury. The Buckeyes are not planning to show any mercy after losing three straight in the series. “We’re going to attack them,” Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer said. “We know they’re going to come in here swinging, too, and they’ve still got a good team even though the record doesn’t indicate it. This game, it never matters what the records are.” While a win would not suddenly make the Wolverines’ season a success, it could help Moore build some momentum a week after top-rated freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan. “You come to Michigan to beat Ohio,” said defensive back Quinten Johnson, intentionally leaving the word State out when referring to the rival. “That’s one of the pillars of the Michigan football program. “It doesn’t necessarily change the fact of where we are in the season, but it definitely is one of the defining moments of your career here at Michigan.” ___ AP Sports Writer Mitch Stacy in Columbus, Ohio, contributed to this report. ___ Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President-elect Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his support for Pete Hegseth, whom he tapped to become secretary of defense, amid reports and allegations against the Fox News host. This week, several Republican senators indicated that Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon could be in trouble, coming amid reports that cite anonymous sources about his time at Fox News and a 2017 police report that said a woman accused him of assault. No charges were brought, and Hegseth has denied those allegations. “Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep, much more so than the Fake News would have you believe,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “He was a great student – Princeton/Harvard educated – with a military state of mind. He will be a fantastic, high-energy, secretary of defense, one who leads with charisma and skill. Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!” There also have been anonymously sourced reports, which Trump has not confirmed in public, that the president-elect may look to name Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to lead the Department of Defense if Hegseth falters in the Senate. Earlier this week, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, considered a foreign policy and defense hawk, said he was disturbed by some of the reports that surfaced recently about Hegseth. But later in the week, Graham told reporters that anonymously sourced reports “don’t count.” “I’m not going to make any decision based on an anonymous source. If you’re not willing to raise your hand and make the accusation, it doesn’t count,” he said of anonymous allegations against Hegseth as well as other Trump choices. “I’ve heard everything about all these people. None of it counts, no rumors.” Hegseth had met with multiple senators this week in a bid to shore up support for his nomination amid the recent allegations. Several Fox News personalities, including his “Fox and Friends” co-hosts, have mounted a defense of his character, while his mother spoke to multiple media outlets to defend him. “As long as Donald Trump wants me in this fight, I’m going to be standing right here in this fight,” Hegseth told reporters on Thursday, adding that this won’t “be a process tried in the media.” Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, who had previously expressed concerns about Hegseth, spoke positively about Hegseth’s prospects after the two met on Wednesday evening. “I see no reason at this point not to be supportive,” Cramer said. He said he told Hegseth, “It’s really important that we have a clear-eyed secretary of defense if the alarm goes off or the phone rings at 3 in the morning.” Hegseth responded, according to Cramer, that he would be available “at 3 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon, or any hour in between.” Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, who joined Hegseth in a congressional meeting with Republicans, also defended the Fox News host. “All of us, at least all of us, have a time to grow up. We’re nominating Pete for who he is today, not for what he did seven years ago or five years ago or whatever it was,” he said. Two of Trump’s other Cabinet choices have stepped down as they faced intense scrutiny: former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, his first choice for attorney general; and Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff who was Trump’s first choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration. Trump later said that he asked for Chronister to step down. The sheriff stepped down amid resurfaced reports and his social media messages about his activity during COVID-19. “Today’s main headline is: ‘Trump’s DEA Pick Pulls Out in Latest Setback.’ With all that’s happening in the world, this is their No. 1 story of the day. Besides, he didn’t pull out, I pulled him out, because I did not like what he said to my pastors and other supporters,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. The Associated Press contributed to this report.Pathstone Holdings LLC lifted its holdings in monday.com Ltd. ( NASDAQ:MNDY – Free Report ) by 22.3% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 18,249 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 3,332 shares during the quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC’s holdings in monday.com were worth $5,069,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its position in monday.com by 431.7% during the 3rd quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 385,843 shares of the company’s stock worth $107,176,000 after purchasing an additional 313,279 shares during the period. Renaissance Technologies LLC boosted its position in shares of monday.com by 20.2% in the second quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 1,122,690 shares of the company’s stock worth $270,299,000 after buying an additional 188,800 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp grew its stake in shares of monday.com by 171.3% in the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 273,877 shares of the company’s stock valued at $65,938,000 after buying an additional 172,919 shares in the last quarter. 1832 Asset Management L.P. raised its holdings in shares of monday.com by 34.4% during the 2nd quarter. 1832 Asset Management L.P. now owns 667,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $160,707,000 after buying an additional 170,800 shares during the period. Finally, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund acquired a new position in monday.com during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,747,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.70% of the company’s stock. monday.com Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ MNDY opened at $284.59 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.74 billion, a PE ratio of 694.12, a P/E/G ratio of 7.16 and a beta of 1.31. monday.com Ltd. has a 1-year low of $170.00 and a 1-year high of $324.99. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $282.14 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $250.83. Analyst Ratings Changes MNDY has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Capital One Financial began coverage on shares of monday.com in a research note on Thursday, October 10th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $325.00 price objective on the stock. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of monday.com from $300.00 to $325.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 1st. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of monday.com from $296.00 to $327.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 25th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on monday.com from $315.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, November 4th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on monday.com from $270.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 13th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seventeen have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $310.81. View Our Latest Analysis on monday.com monday.com Profile ( Free Report ) monday.com Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, develops software applications in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company provides Work OS, a cloud-based visual work operating system that consists of modular building blocks used and assembled to create software applications and work management tools. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding MNDY? 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Letterkenny mum Michelle Kelly is spreading festive cheer this year by raising funds to support local charity Cairde Le Cheile. Michelle Kelly, owner of Magical Tales online bookshop, is teaming up with Cairde Le Cheile at the Vestry as they prepare for Santa Claus’s visit on the 8th of December. Books from Magical Tales will be given to children as part of their Santa experience. Since Cairde Le Cheile is covering the cost of the books that Michelle is generously at no profit, she’s aiming to raise funds from the local community to cover these gifts instead. “I would love for Cairde le Cheile not to have to use their funds for this and for the public to donate towards the Santa gift for each child,” Michelle said. “Cairde le Cheile is a lovely charity who support people with disability. The remit is to provide sporting, social and employment opportunities for people with disability as well as young people and senior citizens in Donegal. “I’ve set up a fundraiser on iDonate and am aiming to help them raise €500 to cover the cost of the gifts.” “I am not profiting at all from this,” Michelle adds. “I just want to give back to this lovely charity.” To contribute to the Magical Tales fundraiser and support Cairde Le Cheile, visit: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MagicalTalesBookshop

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UCF coach Gus Malzahn reportedly resigning to take Florida State OC jobGrowing up, and to this day, game nights have been a regular activity my family enjoys. Whether it is our annual “Game Day” in the winter season where we all gather for a day of playing our favorite card and board games or trying out new games together when visiting out-of-town family, playing games has been a fun way for my family to bond. Reflecting on all the time my family has spent together playing games, I recognize how strongly it impacted our relationships, without actually realizing it in the moment. Along with strengthening relationships, there are countless hidden benefits that come from family game nights. Focusing on the benefits for children, playing games has a strong influence on a child’s development. Playing games strengthens hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills. Games that are especially good for fine motor skills include Jenga, Operation, and any games that involve rolling dice or shuffling cards. When a child plays games, there is a high likelihood their grades will improve. Games entailing academic elements can help students prepare for and excel in school. Examples of games with academic elements include Uno, Scrabble, and Chutes and Ladders. Problem-solving is another developmental skill that can be improved by playing games. Certain games help with the growth of memorization skills as well as assisting children in solving problems on their own. Examples of games that promote problem-solving include Chess, Trouble, Connect 4, and Monopoly. Additional benefits of game playing include growth in vocabulary and reading skills, building math skills, and encouraging strategic thinking. At school, motivation levels increase, and students have stronger relationships with their peers. Children learn how to take turns, develop patience, practice playing fair, follow rules, and gain the ability to predict outcomes. From watching their family win and lose, children can also develop good sportsmanship. Playing games has benefits for all members of the household. No matter how young a child is, they are positively impacted by this time together. Two- to three-year-olds have the skills for beginner games or to participate some, and infants enjoy the noise of conversation. Games promote family bonding through communication, working together, and making memories. For adults, laughing and playing games can reduce stress and lower blood pressure though the release of endorphins. Not only are games an amazing way to help children develop in all aspects of their lives, spending this time together also creates unforgettable memories you will have forever. While it can be a challenge to add playing games to the mix of work, sports practices, homework, school, and other family commitments, there are creative ways to make time. Some ideas include playing a game right after dinner, scheduling dates in advance, playing games at birthday celebrations, or even working in a short game for ten minutes. Grab a game, your family, and start your own family game night tradition! The benefits will continue for a lifetime.

From earbuds to e-books: the best tech gifts for holidays 2024The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that Nigerians will now be required to pay for the newly introduced multipurpose national identity card. According to Peter Iwegbu, NIMC’s head of card management services, this decision stems from the federal government’s limited revenue, which makes it challenging to fund the production of the cards. The announcement was made during a two-day press conference in Lagos. Iwegbu explained that charging for the cards aims to ensure that only individuals who truly need them will request them, thereby reducing waste. Tekedia Mini-MBA edition 16 (Feb 10 – May 3, 2025 ) opens registrations; register today for early bird discounts. Tekedia AI in Business Masterclass opens registrations here. Join Tekedia Capital Syndicate and i nvest in Africa’s finest startups here . “Before we stopped due to funding, we produced more than two million cards, but a lot of them are still in our office because people didn’t need them,” he said. This move also seeks to address inefficiencies observed in previous attempts to distribute free identity cards, where many remained uncollected. To make the process more convenient, NIMC is collaborating with banks across the country. Nigerians can visit any participating bank to request and pick up their cards. Additionally, special provisions have been made for less privileged individuals who cannot afford the card but require it for essential government services. Lanre Yusuf, director of information technology at NIMC, highlighted this effort, stating, “The government has implemented programmes to make the card accessible to less privileged Nigerians who cannot afford it but require it to access government support.” The new ID card, described as a “post-paid identity card,” will serve multiple purposes, including identity verification, payments, and access to government services. The card is powered by AfriGO in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System. Yusuf confirmed that sample test cards had already been received, suggesting the card’s readiness for rollout. The initiative is part of a broader federal government strategy to digitize identification and streamline access to services across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). However, there is growing concern that the decision to charge for the cards could lead to public apathy. Some argue that requiring payment could deter many Nigerians, especially those already facing economic hardship, from obtaining the card. This could undermine the government’s goal of broadening access to identification services. Experts also warn that apathy could mirror the challenges of past distribution efforts, where over two million cards produced for free remained uncollected. Charging for the cards, they say, risks exacerbating this trend, particularly in rural areas where disposable income is limited, and the perceived need for the card may be low. While NIMC has justified the fees as a necessary response to limited government funding, the policy raises questions about its alignment with inclusivity goals. To combat potential apathy, experts suggest increasing public awareness of the card’s multipurpose functionality and its benefits, such as facilitating payments and access to government services. These features, they note, could incentivize more people to view the card as an essential tool rather than an optional expense. While the initiative aims to reduce waste and improve efficiency, the government has been urged to address public skepticism and economic barriers to ensure widespread adoption. How this policy is received will likely set the tone for future reforms in national identification and other public service programs.After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles

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