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The surge in gold prices has had a significant impact on the jewelry industry, with the price of gold jewelry increasing by 7 yuan per gram. This price hike has prompted both retailers and consumers to reassess their purchasing decisions and sales strategies. While some consumers may view the higher prices as a deterrent to purchasing gold jewelry, others may see it as an opportunity to invest in a tangible and valuable asset.In a candid interview with a local sports publication, Pere Guardiola shared an amusing anecdote about his relationship with his older brother, Pep. He revealed that they often exchange banter and jokes about each other's careers, with Pep being the successful Premier League manager at Manchester City and Pere overseeing the business side of football as a sports agent. Despite their differing professional paths, the brothers maintain a strong bond and mutual respect for each other's accomplishments.RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections. In a 72-46 vote, the GOP-dominated House overrode Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto a week after the Republican-controlled Senate voted to do the same. Like during the Senate vote, opponents to the power-shifting bill sat in the gallery and disrupted the chambers' floor proceedings. More than 150 people gathered on the third floor — more than the House gallery could seat. They chanted “shame” as the override vote completed and continued to yell as they were escorted out. After warning disruptors they would face arrest if they didn't quiet down and leave the building, General Assembly police arrested one woman who refused to leave, said police Chief Martin Brock, adding that she would face charges of trespassing, resisting arrest and violating building rules. Many provisions within the 132-page law seek to diminish powers afforded to Gov.-elect Josh Stein, incoming attorney general Jeff Jackson, the next Democratic lieutenant governor and the schools superintendent. They all take office early next month. One of the most significant changes shifts the power to appoint State Board of Elections members from the governor to the state auditor, who will be a Republican next year. For decades, the governor has selected its five members, with the governor’s party usually taking three seats. The enacted law transfers that power to the state auditor starting in spring. This in turn, means Republicans will likely hold majorities on the state board and the county election boards. The legislation also weakens the governor’s authority to fill vacancies on the state Court of Appeals and Supreme Court and prevents the attorney general from taking legal positions contrary to the General Assembly in litigation challenging a law’s validity. Several post-election deadlines will move up under the law after Republican complaints that counties took too long to count provisional and absentee ballots, especially in light of an extremely close Supreme Court race . The veto override took place in the final days of a lame-duck General Assembly session where Republicans hold exactly the number of seats necessary to override vetoes without help from Democrats. That won’t be the case much longer — barring a successful election protest that would flip a race’s result — after Democrats picked up one more House seat in the general elections. Despite ultimately succeeding in their override, House Republicans had some difficulty staying unified. Some GOP lawmakers from western North Carolina — where Hurricane Helene caused historic flooding — initially voted against the measure. But all three — Reps. Mike Clampitt, Karl Gillespie and Mark Pless — ended up voting to override the veto. Part of the criticism levied against the bill centered on the $252 million of Helene recovery funds attached to it, most of which can’t be spent until the General Assembly acts again. In his veto message , Cooper called the bill a sham in which Republicans used Helene and “disaster relief” in its title to mask unconstitutional political power grabs — a message repeated by House Democrats and Stein. “It is despicable for the Republicans in the General Assembly to use folks’ incredible need for aid to cloak their political pettiness,” Stein said in a statement after the vote. Other opponents to the bill said at a Wednesday news conference that GOP lawmakers weren’t serving western North Carolinians and instead were undermining democracy. “Western North Carolina is not a toy to be played with. It is not an opportunity to exploit. It is not a place to be so violently disrespected,” said Sam Stites, a Transylvania County staff member from advocacy group Just Economics of Western North Carolina. Republicans point out they had already allocated more than $900 million to Helene relief since October, with plans for more funding next session. Caldwell County Republican Rep. Destin Hall, who is expected to be the House speaker next year, further defended the bill's executive power shifts as the legislature's constitutional right. “This body is entirely committed to helping folks in this state with storm relief,” he said. “So, in my opinion, what's happened is political football has been made out of this bill.” It's likely the new law will be mired in litigation — just like eight years ago, after Republicans passed laws weakening Cooper’s powers just before he took office. The House also secured for the November 2026 statewide ballot a proposed constitutional amendment to require all North Carolina voters show photo identification before voting. The constitution currently only specifies that it’s required for in-person voting. ID exceptions are afforded now and would continue with the amendment.
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The atmosphere during the hearing was tense and charged with anticipation. Media outlets closely monitored the developments, speculating on the possible outcomes and implications for Manchester City. Fans and supporters of the club held their breath, anxious about the potential repercussions of the charges.With a staggering price tag of €80 million, Real Madrid's decision to sell the French player has certainly raised eyebrows among football fans and pundits alike. The club's willingness to let go of such a valuable asset highlights their commitment to revamping their squad and clearing the way for new talent to shine.
NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform, today announced the promotion of two key leaders, to further sharpen the company’s strategic focus, drive innovation, and accelerate its momentum in the market. Sean Buckley has been promoted to President, Revenue and Katie Evans has been promoted to President, Operations. Mr. Buckley and Ms. Evans will continue to report to CEO, Michael Barrett. “Sean and Katie have had an enormously positive impact on Magnite’s development,” said Michael Barrett, CEO of Magnite. “The Board and I have great confidence in their leadership, and these promotions will enhance their impact even further. As the company enters its fifth year, we have many exciting opportunities in front of us, including live sports, the continued adoption of programmatic in CTV, and a variety of innovations in DV+. With Sean and Katie in these new roles, Magnite will be able to execute better and faster than ever.” Sean Buckley , has served as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer since 2022. Mr. Buckley joined Magnite following its acquisition of SpotX in May 2021, and has served as the company's Chief Revenue Officer since January 2022. He will continue to lead Magnite's global commercial organization, spearheading top-line growth and fostering new client opportunities. Before Magnite, Mr. Buckley spent eight years at SpotX in various capacities, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Revenue Officer and led the company's strategic investment in SpringServe. He was instrumental in expanding the company’s platform business, providing media owners with a solution to holistically manage their programmatic video strategies. Katie Evans , has served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer since 2020. Ms. Evans joined Magnite following its acquisition of Telaria in April 2020, and has served as the company's Chief Operating Officer since September 2020. She will continue to oversee the company’s client success, sales operations, technical operations, and business intelligence teams. Ms. Evans is responsible for scaling the company’s global operations and works closely with the revenue, product, and engineering organizations to drive innovation and success for Magnite’s clients. Before Magnite, she was Chief Operating Officer at Telaria, where she was critical in aligning the company’s global strategy, roadmap, and processes. Visit Magnite’s website to learn more about Sean Buckley, Katie Evans and the company’s executive team. About Magnite We’re Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV, online video, display, and audio. The world’s leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. Media Contact Charlstie Veith cveith@magnite.com 516-300-3569 Investor Relations Contact Nick Kormeluk nkormeluk@magnite.com
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The event will be hosted by renowned gaming personalities and will feature exciting gameplay showcases, behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming titles, and interviews with developers. Viewers can also expect surprise appearances from some of their favorite gaming icons and chances to win exclusive PlayStation merchandise throughout the broadcast.A bill which seeks to create the Federal Capital Territory Satellite Towns Development Commission has passed its second reading on the floor of the Senate. The piece of legislation is sponsored by Senator Aliyu Wadada, representing Nasarawa West on the platform of the Social Democratic Party. In his lead debate, the senator told his colleagues that it was an initiative aimed at addressing the growth and infrastructure needs of the FCT Satellite Towns. He said that since the FCT is bounded by Nasarawa, Niger, Kaduna, and Kogi as contiguous states, it was necessary to address the challenges faced by the residents there. Wadada noted that since its creation, the FCT has continued to see tremendous growth as Nigeria’s federal capital. The rapid development of the nation’s capital, he added, came with a set of challenges, particularly for the satellite towns, which are all forced to accommodate the workforce of the Federal Capital Territory. He said the proposed commission would cater to satellite towns that are to be determined by a 60-kilometre distance into all the contiguous states of the FCT. Wadada said, “The FCT Satellite Towns Development Commission shall have the mandate to ameliorate the infrastructure deficits, manage urban sprawl, and promote sustainable development within the satellite towns.” He argued that the FCT Satellite Towns Development Commission is set up for the rapid urbanisation of the FCT, which has resulted in an acute shortage of affordable housing, leading to a mass movement of people to the satellite towns The development, he said, is creating informal settlements and slums. He said, “This has led to overcrowding, lack of basic amenities, and poor living conditions, which further exacerbate poverty within some of the towns in the contiguous states. “The migration of different ethnic groups into the satellite towns has continually led to cultural clashes between different groups with divergent values and lifestyles, which sometimes lead to tensions, especially when chasing scarce resources or competing for land and employment. “The widening economic gap between Abuja and its surrounding towns has led to social inequalities, as those who have migrated into the satellite towns often face poor living conditions in informal settlements. “This has resulted in high levels of crime, social unrest, inequality, and cultural homogenisation. As people from different parts of Nigeria flock to the satellite towns, the rich cultural diversity of the surrounding towns often gives way to a more homogenised national culture, causing the marginalisation of local cultures. “This bill, if passed, will ameliorate the infrastructure deficits, manage urban sprawl, and promote sustainable development within the FCT satellite towns. “The Commission’s role will include the development of essential infrastructure, such as roads, drainage systems, healthcare services, education, social services, and public utilities, such as waste management. “The establishment of an FCT Satellite Towns Commission will be a conscious effort towards spreading development to all nooks and crannies of our nation.” Senators, in their various contributions, supported the bill and contended that it would spread development to all the communities that border the FCT.Despite the tough battle on the pitch, Reed expressed satisfaction with Fulham's overall performance and the character shown by the team. "It was a real test of our resilience and mental strength, and I'm proud of how we all stepped up to the challenge. We can take a lot of positives from this result and build on it for the upcoming games," Reed said.
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