On subreddits dedicated to Luigi Mangione , tens of thousands of followers pore over the links between the man who allegedly shot the CEO of United Healthcare and the number 286. On Discord servers, dedicated groups obsess over individual eyebrow hairs. On X, accounts share the Monopoly-linked trail of clues that could prove Mangione’s innocence. And on TikTok, all of these conspiracy theories and more are shared in videos viewed tens of millions of times and set to songs like Britney Spears’ Criminal . This is the online world of conspiracy theories dedicated to Mangione, which have exploded in the week since he was arrested and charged with the December 4 murder of Brian Thompson. Following the shooting, a community of fans lionized the shooter as a left-wing folk hero standing up for the common man against the evils of the US health care system. Even though his real identity didn’t match this idealized version, fans on TikTok and X embraced him anyway , buying hoodies with his image and writing songs dedicated to him, along with posting AI-generated music videos . While a huge fandom has emerged in support of Mangione, though, there is a parallel world online where seemingly just as many people are dissecting every single aspect of the shooting and Mangione’s arrest to try and find the “truth.” One of the earliest of these conspiracy theories relates to Mangione’s distinctive eyebrows, which were one of the main ways in which he was reportedly identified by a customer in a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. (It should be pointed out that some in conspiracyland believe a previously unknown face recognition technology was used to identify him—something for which there is no evidence.) Online sleuths have been comparing the images of the suspected shooter released by police prior to his arrest and Mangione’s mugshot and have come to the conclusion, based purely on eyebrow examination, that these are not the same person. On Reddit, where there is now a dedicated Luigi Mangione subreddit with 21,000 followers, one user took the time to “ photoshop Luigi Mangione's eyebrows onto the UHC CEO shooter ” to prove their point that these are not the same person. In one particularly testy exchange on a conspiracy theories subreddit, two hair stylists clashed over Mangione’s eyebrows. “I was a hairstylist for 20 years back in the day, no one’s eyebrows grow that fast in three days,” one user wrote. “It was on the state board test. Hair on your head grows a quarter of an inch a month. Hair on your brows grows slower.” “I’m also a hair stylist and I work with models,” another user responded. “Different lighting and different facial expressions cause different shadows in photos. This man is trying to start a revolution. Don’t make a conspiracy out of someone who is for the people.” This is just one of the conspiracy theories swirling around about Mangione, though. Another popular theory relates to the number 286 and its multiple links to the alleged shooter. In his profile on X, Mangione features the Pokémon Breloom, which is the 286th Pokémon. Mangione also had posted exactly 286 times on X when he was arrested. 286 is also the code health insurance companies use when “when the appeal time limits for a health care claim are not met.” Other users on TikTok pointed out a potential link to the Bible, with Proverbs 28:6 stating: “Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.” Finally, some people online claimed the distance between the location of the shooting and the McDonald’s where Mangione was spotted is 286 miles. However, according to Google Maps , the distance is actually 279 miles. Whatever the distance between it and Manhattan, the location of this McDonald’s has itself sparked some conspiracy theories, as seen in the work of one Reddit poster who took the time to document the many links between the board game Monopoly and the shooting. First, they pointed out that the backpack found in Central Park by police contained money from the game. They also noted that Altoona is the home of Pennsylvania Railroad, one of four railroads for sale in the standard US version of the game. Finally, the poster highlighted the fact that McDonald’s ran a promotional campaign with the game for decades, though it was halted briefly at the beginning of the century after a massive fraud scandal involving, among dozens of others, a key insider and Gennaro “Jerry” Colombo, who claimed to be a member of the Colombo crime family. Some conspiracy theorists on X are also trying to claim that Mangione is a “patsy” or a “CIA plant”—a typical suggestion in the wake of any high-profile shooting. One claim is that former House speaker Nancy Pelosi was somehow involved because her brother, a former mayor of Baltimore, once mentioned Mangione’s grandfather, a well-known businessman, in an interview in The Baltimore Sun. Beyond comments like “suspicious” or “well, well, well,” though, there appears to be little interest in this one even among the conspiratorially-minded. One of the more interesting theories floated over the weekend on Reddit claimed that the mysterious drones seen in New Jersey in recent weeks——which are quite possibly neither mysterious nor drones —are being used to “try to distract us from the United Healthcare uprising.” As with pretty much every other major incident that has happened in the US in the last century, for some people it just comes down to one idea. “It’s a psyop,” an account called Illuminati Eyes wrote as part of a 1,000-word post on X that has been viewed 4.6 million times. Having laid out the case for why this is a psyop—a psychological operation typically conducted by a government to influence a target audience’s beliefs—the account concludes: “Luigi didn’t kill Brian Thompson, the deep state did. 3/10 psyop—lazy execution, but it’s working.”T'puram: The Little KITEs project, under Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) in govt and aided schools, is set to launch 260 two-day sub-district camps with the support of Unicef . Beginning Nov 23, these camps will focus on developing programmes that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to assist children with special needs (CWSN). Another unique feature of this year's camps is the creation of animation programmes to raise awareness about environmental conservation . A highlight of the camp is the development of AI-powered programmes that enable children with speech and hearing difficulties to communicate using sign language. These modules will not only facilitate the learning of sign language but also encourage interaction with such children. Video classes for this purpose will also be introduced in the camps. Children will also create animation films based on the concept of a devastated area being restored to greenery through the efforts of two birds. K Anvar Sadath, CEO, KITE, said that 15,668 students selected from school-level camps will participate in the sub-district camps among the 2.08 lakh members of 2,219 Little KITEs units this year and 1200 trainers have been equipped for it. The camps have been scheduled in various batches without affecting school days.INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts defense started this season struggling. It couldn't stop the run, couldn't keep teams out of the end zone, couldn't get off the field. Now the script has flipped. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley's group is playing stouter, holding teams — even the high-scoring Detroit Lions — largely in check long enough to give Indy a chance to win, and it's the Colts offense that has struggled. “They are playing their tails off. You don’t want them on the field a bunch and as an offense you want to be able to play complementary football,” running back Jonathan Taylor said after Sunday's 24-6 loss. “I would say specifically on offense, it sucks when you can’t help your defense out when they are fighting their tails off all game.” Indy's defense held up its end of the bargain by limiting the Lions (10-1) to 14 first-half points and allowing just 24, matching Detroit's lowest output since Week 3. The problem: Even when the Colts (5-7) did get Detroit off the field, they couldn't sustain drives or score touchdowns. Again. Anthony Richardson provided the bulk of the ground game by rushing 10 times for 61 yards, mostly early. Taylor managed just 35 yards on 11 carries and a season-high 10 penalties constantly forced the Colts to dig out from deep deficits. Part of that was by design. “We knew Jonathan Taylor was going to be the guy we needed to shut down,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “We did that. The quarterback runs. It got us on a couple but overall, we did what we needed to do, and we kept them out of that game." Part of it could be because of an injury-battered offensive line that has started three rookies each of the past two weeks and finished the previous game with the same three rookies. Whatever the fix, Indy needs a good solution. There is good news for Indy is that its schedule now gets substantially more manageable. After losing four of five, all to teams in playoff position and three to division leaders, Indy faces only one team with a winning record in its final five games. The most recent time the Colts played a team with a losing mark, Richardson rallied them past the New York Jets 28-27. But Colts coach Shane Steichen knows that's not the answer. The Colts must get this offense righted now. “We’ve got to get that figured out. We’ve got to get him going on the ground,” Steichen said when asked about Taylor, who has 92 yards on his past 35 carries. “We’ll look at the offensive line. We’ll look at everything." Pass rush. Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner's presence certainly has been felt since he returned from a sprained ankle Oct. 27. In those past five games, the Colts have had 14 sacks, including three of Jared Goff on Sunday. Penalties. The Colts have had one of the cleanest operations in the league most of this season. Sunday was an anomaly, but one that can't merely be written off. WR Michael Pittman Jr. The five-year veteran is one of the league's toughest guys, but playing through a back injury appeared to take its toll on Pittman's productivity. Since sitting out in Week 10, Pittman has 11 receptions for 142 yards including six for 96 yards, his second-highest total of the season, Sunday. Tight ends. Each week the Colts want their tight ends to make an impact. And each week, they seem to fail. It happened again Sunday when Drew Ogletree dropped a TD pass that would have given Indy a 10-7 lead. Instead, Indy settled for a field goal and a 7-6 deficit. Through 12 games, Indy's tight ends have a total of 26 catches, 299 yards and two TDs. That's just not good enough in a league where versatile, productive tight ends increasingly signal success. Pittman and WR Josh Downs both returned to the game after leaving briefly with shoulder injuries. WR Ashton Dulin did not return after hurting his foot in the second half. But the bigger questions come on the offensive line. LT Bernhard Raimann (knee) was inactive Sunday, and rookie center Tanor Bortolini entered the concussion protocol Monday. Bortolini was one of three rookie starters the past two weeks, replacing Pro Bowler Ryan Kelly who is on injured reserve. 55.88 — Indy has scored touchdowns on 55.88% of its red zone trips this season. While it puts it near the middle of the NFL, it's cost the Colts multiple wins. Richardson needs to rebound from this latest 11 of 28 performance and show he can lead the Colts to victories week after week. He'll get plenty of chances over the season's final month, starting with next week's game at the New England Patriots. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
NoneAcknowledged for strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and continued commitment to sustainability through net-zero initiatives and responsible value chain management INCHEON, South Korea , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS), a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced its continued recognition by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI), a globally recognized benchmark for evaluating the sustainability performance of over 2,500 publicly traded companies. Samsung Biologics was recognized for its dedication to embed sustainable business practices across its operations, particularly robust environmental efforts, including progress toward achieving net-zero emissions and an enhanced focus on carbon reduction across the value chain. The company has been listed for four consecutive years. "This achievement demonstrates our commitment to driving sustainability across our operations and the broader biopharma value chain," said John Rim , President and CEO of Samsung Biologics. "We remain focused on delivering meaningful progress toward a net-zero future while supporting our clients and partners with their ESG goals and contribute to a healthier world." Samsung Biologics continues to advance ESG initiatives, including its leadership role within the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). As a champion of the Supply Chains Working Group in the SMI Health Systems Task Force, the company actively engages global suppliers to decarbonize and build more resilient value chains. The global CDMO is accelerating transition to renewable energy through its Power Purchase Agreement, Renewable Energy Certificate, also having completed Product Carbon Footprint measurements to support our clients in achieving net-zero. This year, Samsung Biologics joined the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative and also received an EcoVadis platinum sustainability rating. About Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd. Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS) is a fully integrated, end-to-end CDMO service provider, offering seamless development and manufacturing solutions from cell line development to final aseptic fill/finish as well as laboratory testing support for the biopharmaceutical products we manufacture. Our state-of-the-art facilities are CGMP compliant with bioreactors ranging from small to large scales to serve varying client needs. To maximize our operational efficiency and expand our capabilities in response to growing biomanufacturing demand, Samsung Biologics offers a combined 604 kL total capacity. The company launched Bio Campus II with the construction of Plant 5, which will be operational in April 2025, adding 180 kL biomanufacturing capacity. Additionally, Samsung Biologics America enables the company to work in closer proximity to clients based in the U.S. and Europe. We continue to upgrade our capabilities to accommodate our clients by investing in a dedicated antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) facility, mRNA technologies, and additional aseptic filling capacity. As a sustainable CDMO partner of choice, we are committed to on-time, in-full delivery of the products we manufacture with our flexible manufacturing solutions, operational excellence, and proven expertise. Samsung Biologics Media Contact Claire Kim , Head of Global Marketing Communication cair.kim@samsung.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/samsung-biologics-listed-among-top-most-sustainable-companies-in-dow-jones-sustainability-world-index-302333085.html SOURCE Samsung Biologics © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise ( NYSE:HPE – Free Report ) by 1.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 389,691 shares of the technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,584 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s holdings in Hewlett Packard Enterprise were worth $7,973,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of HPE. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG purchased a new position in shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the third quarter valued at $4,349,000. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise boosted its position in Hewlett Packard Enterprise by 29.2% in the 3rd quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise now owns 309,189 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $6,327,000 after buying an additional 69,825 shares during the last quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise by 13.6% during the third quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 17,233 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $353,000 after acquiring an additional 2,068 shares in the last quarter. Legacy Bridge LLC increased its position in shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise by 10.0% during the third quarter. Legacy Bridge LLC now owns 66,930 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,369,000 after acquiring an additional 6,105 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Caprock Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise by 19.5% in the third quarter. Caprock Group LLC now owns 99,722 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $2,053,000 after acquiring an additional 16,289 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.78% of the company’s stock. Analyst Ratings Changes Several research firms have issued reports on HPE. Susquehanna restated a “neutral” rating and set a $20.00 price objective on shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise in a report on Friday, October 11th. Bank of America upgraded shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the company from $21.00 to $24.00 in a research note on Tuesday, September 17th. UBS Group lifted their price target on Hewlett Packard Enterprise from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 5th. Barclays upgraded Hewlett Packard Enterprise from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $20.00 to $24.00 in a research report on Wednesday, September 25th. Finally, Raymond James raised Hewlett Packard Enterprise from an “outperform” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and upped their price target for the company from $23.00 to $29.00 in a research report on Monday, November 18th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $22.21. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Stock Performance HPE opened at $22.10 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. The business’s 50 day moving average is $20.35 and its 200-day moving average is $19.60. The stock has a market cap of $28.69 billion, a PE ratio of 15.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.36 and a beta of 1.19. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has a twelve month low of $14.47 and a twelve month high of $22.82. Hewlett Packard Enterprise ( NYSE:HPE – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 4th. The technology company reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $7.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.67 billion. Hewlett Packard Enterprise had a return on equity of 8.94% and a net margin of 6.39%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.35 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Hewlett Packard Enterprise will post 1.66 earnings per share for the current year. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 18th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 19th were paid a dividend of $0.13 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 19th. This represents a $0.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.35%. Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s payout ratio is 37.14%. Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, CEO Antonio F. Neri sold 250,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.73, for a total value of $5,182,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 1,508,641 shares in the company, valued at $31,274,127.93. This represents a 14.22 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link . Also, EVP Neil B. Macdonald sold 29,000 shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.00, for a total value of $493,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 82,061 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,395,037. The trade was a 26.11 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last three months, insiders have sold 426,012 shares of company stock worth $8,599,617. 0.40% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. About Hewlett Packard Enterprise ( Free Report ) Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company provides solutions that allow customers to capture, analyze, and act upon data seamlessly in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. It operates in six segments: Compute, HPC & AI, Storage, Intelligent Edge, Financial Services, and Corporate Investments and Other. 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Bamba had a three-point play in the surge. Jackson Shelstad hit a three and Barthelemy had two free throws in the closing seconds for a 41-31 halftime lead. San Diego State had a 9-0 run, cutting the deficit to 56-53 on a Nick Boyd jumper midway through the second half. The next three baskets for Oregon were threes from Brandon Angel, Bamba and Barthelemy, and then Shelstad made three free throws off a foul on a deep shot. San Diego State never got it below three possessions in the final 5 1/2 minutes. Angel and Shelstad scored 12 each for the Ducks (7-0), who advance to face either No. 9 Alabama or Rutgers in the tournament championship game at 6:30 p.m. Saturday (TV on TNT). Nate Bittle added 11 points and nine rebounds for the Ducks, who shot 44.6% overall and hit 10 of 22 threes (45.5%). Oregon controlled the boards, with a 41-24 advantage in rebounding, and the Ducks made 18 of their 26 free throws. San Diego State lost despite shooting 50.9%, making just six threes and going 4 of 8 at the line. BJ Davis scored 18 points for San Diego State (3-2), which will play the Alabama-Rutgers loser in the tournament third-place game on Saturday. Oregon opened the tournament by beating No. 20 Texas A&M 80-70 on Tuesday. -- From staff and wire reports
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The University of Lagos has been awarded a seed grant by the African Engineering and Technology Network to research digital growth in youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises across Africa. The study, which will involve collaboration with the University of Nairobi, Kenya and the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, was announced in a statement obtained by The PUNCH on Saturday. The research lead from UNILAG’s Faculty of Management Sciences, Dr. Obigbemi Imoleayo, explained that the one-year project will focus on evaluating digital transformation and maturity within MSMEs across Sub-Saharan Africa. The research will cover various sectors, including health, energy, environment, and sustainability. Dr. Imoleayo noted that the study aims to identify the key challenges and opportunities that could accelerate digital adoption in Africa’s MSME ecosystem. She, however, lamented that these enterprises face high failure rates, often lacking the digital maturity needed to compete and grow sustainably. Recognising the transformative potential of digital technology, particularly for youth-led businesses, she said the study aims to assess the state of digital transformation in various sectors. Related News UNILAG, OAU, CU win CFA contest UNILAG students kick over N300,000 Ghana trip fee How I turned down N800,000 from MKO Abiola — Sowore It will also create a clear understanding of MSMEs’ digital capacities and offer solutions to boost resilience and sustainability, she added. According to her, the structured research will proceed through distinct phases over the coming year. In the initial months, the research team will set objectives, refine methodologies, and build partnerships. “A comprehensive literature review and framework development are planned for months three and four, setting the groundwork for a digital maturity assessment survey and qualitative interviews,” she said. “These surveys and interviews will gauge digital capabilities and capture the lived experiences of MSMEs in adapting to new technologies. In the final stages, findings will be analysed and disseminated through workshops, conferences, and academic publications, ultimately informing policies that will accelerate MSMEs’ digital transformation,” she explained. Dr. Imoleayo reiterated that despite the advantages digital transformation offers, MSMEs often struggle to adopt necessary technologies due to resource constraints, including limited budgets, knowledge gaps, and time constraints. “This research will investigate several key questions, including the current level of digital maturity in MSMEs across sectors; the challenges and opportunities MSMEs encounter when adopting digital technologies; the impact of digital maturity on MSMEs’ business performance, innovation, and sustainability; and strategies and interventions to enhance MSMEs’ digital maturity,” she said. “Outcomes of the study will be shared with industry stakeholders, policymakers, and academia, aiming to foster a supportive environment for African MSMEs in the digital era. As part of this commitment, findings will also appear in policy briefs, book chapters, and journal articles,” she stated.Colorado's Travis Hunter to enter draft, vows to be full-time CB and WR in NFL
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