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That equates to the average Kansas family seeing their taxes increase by more than $2,200. After years of elevated inflation no American can afford this extra expense. The expiration of TCJA's business provisions would also hurt families and individuals. Without these provisions, one of which allows immediate expensing for research and development (R&D), businesses—small and large alike—will face increased costs, which ultimately leads to higher costs for consumers. In my district alone, more than 46,900 small businesses would face a 43.4 percent tax rate increase if the 199A Small Business Deduction expires. Failing to renew these provisions would be a mistake. The data confirm the success of TCJA, including its business provisions. Before TCJA, foreign-owned businesses were buying up American businesses using a process called inversion. There has not been a single corporate inversion since TCJA was implemented, and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently reported FY24 corporate receipts of $529 billion. This far exceeds CBO's post-TCJA projection of $421 billion in corporate receipts. All of this means more tax revenue in the U.S. treasury, more jobs in the United States, and more homegrown innovation. And keeping innovation in our country is critical. We are competing globally for innovation, R&D dollars, and jobs. If we don't renew and expand our critical innovation policies, then jobs, manufacturing facilities, and cutting-edge technologies will grow elsewhere. This is why Republicans and Democrats agree that we need a tax code that encourages U.S. innovation, and it is why my bill to restore R&D expensing is one of the most bipartisan cosponsored bills in Congress . My home state of Kansas is bustling with innovation, including breakthroughs to advance defense and aerospace technology, biotechnology, chips and semiconductors, and biofuels and carbon-capture technology. But the companies making these advances are hampered by bad policies, like R&D amortization, that affect more than just businesses; they affect workers as well. Three-quarters of research and development spending goes toward wages and salaries, making R&D amortization not just an investment, tax, and intellectual property issue, but also an important jobs issue. TCJA helped reinvigorate the U.S. tax code and make it more competitive, resulting in hundreds of billions of dollars in new royalties from U.S. intellectual property. These new royalties contributed tax revenue to the U.S. treasury and led to the creation of new American jobs. By preserving, protecting, and improving TCJA next year, we can reignite this same kind of growth. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee and the chair of its U.S. Innovation Tax Team, I've spent countless hours traveling around my district—and around the country—to hear directly from workers, business owners, and manufacturers to understand how TCJA helped them and how they would be negatively affected if its provisions expired. A clear, consistent message has come through: America needs a common-sense, consistent tax code that encourages growth and doesn't penalize our workers and family businesses. The House of Representatives has already shown that it is possible to find consensus on this sort of common-sense, pro-growth policy by passing the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act in January. Not only did this legislation pass, but it passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 357-70, a rare feat these days. Congress and the American people have an appetite for sensible tax reform that will boost the economy and allow Americans to keep more money in their pockets. It's our job now to come together and deliver it. Ron Estes, one of only a handful of engineers in Congress, worked in the aerospace, energy and manufacturing sectors before representing Kansas' Fourth Congressional District since 2017. He is a fifth-generation Kansan, former state treasurer, and serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, Budget Committee, and Education and the Workforce Committee. The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.

SAN DIEGO , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CreateAI Holdings Inc., formerly TuSimple Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS: TSPH) ("CreateAI" or the "Company"), a global artificial intelligence technology company, today announced shareholder voting results for its annual meeting of stockholders held on December 20, 2024 (the "Annual Meeting"). As of October 28, 2024 , the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were a total of 232,618,399 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, comprised of 208,618,399 shares of Class A Common Stock (each with one vote per share) and 24,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock (each with ten votes per share). At the Annual Meeting, holders of 207,347,538 shares of common stock, representing 423,347,538 votes, entitled to vote at the meeting were represented in person or by proxy and, therefore, a quorum constituted of the majority of the voting power of the shares of common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting was present. The following is a brief description of each matter voted upon at the 2024 Annual Meeting and the numbers of votes cast for, withheld, or against, the number of abstentions, and the number of broker non-votes with respect to each other, as applicable. 1. Election of six nominees to serve on the Board of Directors (the "Board") for a term which will expire at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, or, if Proposal Two is adopted, to hold office until the annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with the class of director to which each nominee will be assigned. The following six directors were elected by the votes as indicated below. The totals above include the 240,000,000 votes represented by the Class B shares of Common Stock. 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock (representing 120,000,00 votes) were voted "FOR" and 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common stock (representing 120,000,00 votes) were voted "WITHHELD" for each of the Directors other than Albert Schultz . All shares of Class B Common Stock were voted "FOR" the election of Albert Schultz . Excluding the 240,000,000 votes from the 24,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock from the totals above, the 183,347,538 shares of Class A Common Stock were voted as indicated below. 2. Amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to classify the Board of Directors into three classes, with directors in each class to serve staggered three-year terms. Pursuant to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Proposal Two must receive the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all of the then-outstanding shares of the capital stock of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, since directors representing two-thirds (2/3) of the total number of authorized directors have already approved. The amendment was not approved 2 by the votes as indicated below: Because Proposal Two was not approved, the six directors elected pursuant to Proposal One will serve on the Board for a term which will expire at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. 3. Ratification of the appointment of UHY LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 . The selection was ratified by the votes as indicated below: Note 1: Includes 120,000,000 votes of the 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock held by White Marble LLC and White Marble International Limited (together, the "White Marble Entities") controlled by Dr. Xiaodi Hou . Note 2: The White Marble Entities have filed an action in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking a declaratory judgment that the voting agreement between White Marble and Mo Chen is invalid and White Marble, not Mo Chen , controls the vote. White Marble LLC v. Chen , C.A. No. 2024-1208-PAF (Del. Ch.) On December 13, 2024 , the Court entered an order that allows the Company to hold the vote on Proposal Two, and ordered that if Proposal Two is not approved at the Annual Meeting but the Court determines in the Action that Mo Chen , not the White Marble Entities, control how the White Marble Entities' Shares are voted, then the White Marble Entities' shares shall be deemed to have been voted in favor of Proposal Two at the Annual Meeting and that such vote shall stand. The vote totals above include the votes of the shares held by the White Marble Entities as voted by the White Marble Entities. If the shares held by the White Marble entities reflected in the totals above are deemed to have been voted in favor of Proposal Two, the Proposal will have passed. Accordingly, if the Court rules in Mo Chen's favor, Proposal Two will be deemed to have passed and the Company would be permitted to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to implement Proposal Two and each of the directors elected pursuant to Proposal One will serve on the Board until the annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with the class of director to which each nominee is assigned. About CreateAI CreateAI (formerly TuSimple) is a global artificial intelligence company with offices in US, China , and Japan . The company is pioneering the future of digital entertainment content production, seamlessly blending cutting-edge generative AI technology with the creativity of world-class talent. Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of what's possible in digital storytelling by developing immersive, captivating, and visually stunning experiences that resonate with audiences on a global scale. 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Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says Ottawa will have to be promised funding from upper levels of government for transit by early next year or face "tough decisions" to keep buses and trains running. In a year-end interview with CTV News Ottawa, Sutcliffe spoke on a wide-ranging number of issues, including transit, the city budget and the political turmoil on Parliament Hill. Sutcliffe says that while he has heard promising signs from senior members of the federal Liberal Party regarding a bailout for OC Transpo, no commitments have been made. "I am a little bit concerned about the volatile state of politics on Parliament Hill right now, so that commitment has got to come soon. I don't want that to be trumped by an election or a leadership change," he told CTV's Matt Skube. "I think we need to know what's happening by the end of January, mid-February or we're going to have to start looking at other options." Perhaps the most contentious and difficult issues on the agenda for this year's term of council was about how to fill a $120 million hole in the transit budget. OC Transpo has faced significant challenges with ridership struggling to return to pre-pandemic norms. The transit service has responded with fare hikes, service cuts and layoffs this year to cut costs and improve revenue. Unlike federal and provincial governments, municipal councils in Ontario are required by law to pass balanced budgets. To avoid significant service cuts and greater transit fare hikes, the city put in place a $36 million placeholder for possible funding from upper levels of government for public transit in next year's budget, though that money has not been confirmed. Sutcliffe says the provincial government has agreed to put forward the money only if the federal government will. He says time is running out for the funding to come as questions over the stability of the prime minister's leadership peaked this week. "If we don't get support from the other levels of government, we'll face some tough decisions in 2025, but I don't want to cross that bridge until it come to it because I'm still hopeful that the other levels of government will do the right thing and support us," Sutcliffe said. Sutcliffe reiterated his "Fairness for Ottawa" campaign in the interview, calling on upper levels of government to give the city its "fair share" of funding for transit services in the amount of $140 million over three years. OC Transpo is projecting a $120 million funding shortfall in 2025, $131 million in 2026, $145 million in 2027 and deficits of $150 million in 2028 and 2029. Sutcliffe would not get into specifics about whether service cuts or additional transit fare hikes could happen if the money doesn't come, but said "all options are on the table." "We have an $8 billion deficit in our long-range financial plan for public transit so we're doing everything we can do address that deficit. We're not getting any help form the other levels of government on that," he said. "If people are concerned about the rising cost of transit or the rising cost of the transit levy, then they should talk to their provincial MPPs and federal MPs. We need sustainable funding from transit form the other levels of government or were going to have to continue to raise transit fares and transit taxes." The city faced heavy blowback last month after the draft budget proposed raising monthly senior bus passes by 120 per cent and eliminating monthly youth passes altogether. After debating the issue at transit commission and council, councillors settled on a more modest increase of $9 and kept youth transit passes in place. Asked if he regretted how the debate over senior fare hikes played out, Sutcliffe said he is grateful the draft budget was able to give the public time to provide input and feedback before the final version was passed. "That's the great thing about our budget process is we put a draft budget in front of Ottawa residents and then we go out in the community and consult with them, and we listen to them," he said. "We listened to the community, we heard the feedback, and we responded to it, and I think that shows the system works." The 2025 City of Ottawa budget was passed on Dec. 11, which will see residents pay a 2.9 per cent increase in property taxes and an eight per cent hike in the transit levy, resulting in an overall increase of 3.9 per cent for most residents. Transit fares for an adult single ride will go up five per cent to $4, the fourth highest in the country. OC Transpo's budget is increasing $88 million to $856 million in 2025. Sutcliffe added the city will be conducting a comprehensive fare review next year to simplify the discounts and cost categories for riders. 2025 marks a pivotal year for the transit system, as the city prepares to open the Trillium Line in January and the eastern extension of the Confederation Line later in the year. Sutcliffe said one of his proudest accomplishments this year is not passing on the burden of the city's financial issues onto taxpayers. Next year's budget has found more than $208 million in efficiencies, or about $400 per resident, according to the city. Sutcliffe says the savings were found through a variety of administrative efficiencies, without cuts to services or programs. "Families all over the city are grappling with the rising cost of food and other products and services. They're making tough decisions with their household budgets, so we did the same at city hall. 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This survey will comprehensively assess internet penetration and mobile phone usage in the country, the official said, adding that the results of the survey would be released within 1-1.5 months after the completion of the survey. In India, 59.8% of individuals aged 15 and above can use the internet, according to the Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey 2022-23 released in October. ‘ACCURATE PICTURE OF TRENDS’ Quarterly surveys are expected to mitigate the effects of seasonality. Providing an example, the official explained that school admissions typically conclude at a specific time. “The idea is to get robust data that can be updated on a regular basis for a more accurate picture of the economic trends,” the official said. The Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey (DTES) and the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) will be conducted from July 2025 to June 2026 to assess travel spending of Indian households. The official said these surveys were requested by the ministries of tourism and railways and their results are expected to be released around September-October. The DTES, initially scheduled for 2020 as part of the NSS 78th round, was postponed due to the pandemic. The NHTS aims to evaluate the classwise demand for various types of coaches and analyse the price elasticity of travel demand. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )

Azincourt Energy Corp. ( CVE:AAZ – Get Free Report ) shot up 50% on Friday . The company traded as high as C$0.02 and last traded at C$0.02. 253,181 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 2% from the average session volume of 259,671 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.01. Azincourt Energy Trading Up 50.0 % The stock has a fifty day moving average of C$0.01 and a two-hundred day moving average of C$0.02. The company has a market capitalization of C$4.48 million, a PE ratio of -1.50 and a beta of 2.78. About Azincourt Energy ( Get Free Report ) Azincourt Energy Corp., an exploration and development company, focuses on the alternative fuels/alternative energy sector in Canada and Peru. It explores for uranium and lithium deposits, as well as other clean energy elements. The company owns interest in the East Preston project covering an area of approximately 25,000 hectares located in Saskatchewan, Canada; and the Big Hill Lithium project covering approximately an area of 7,500 hectares located in southwestern Newfoundland, Canada. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Azincourt Energy Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Azincourt Energy and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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However, few visitors know that in the place that these businesses occupy today, as well as the Siglo XXI Convention Center and the Great Museum of the Mayan World, there existed decades ago a powerful emporium dedicated to the exploitation of what was considered the “green gold” from Yucatán: the henequén plant. At the heart of the Yucatecan henequen industry, the Cordemex Company (National Cordelería de México) was for decades a symbol of the economic power of the state of Yucatán. Founded in 1960 as part of an effort to modernize henequen fiber production, this state-owned company quickly became the main driver of an industry that had been the pride and sustenance of the region since the 19th century. However, Cordemex’s fate would be as impressive as its rise: it went from an emporium of national importance to a vestige of the past in a matter of decades. Cordemex was born in the context of government efforts to revitalize the henequen industry, which by the mid-20th century was facing serious challenges due to growing competition from synthetic fibers such as nylon and polypropylene. The company operated a huge processing plant north of the city of Mérida, equipped with cutting-edge technology for its time. Its facilities allowed not only the massive production of ropes, bags and other henequen derivatives, but also the generation of jobs for thousands of Yucatecans. During its glory years, Cordemex not only boosted the local economy, but also established Yucatán as one of the largest producers of natural fibers in Mexico. The company came to dominate the national and international market, exporting its products to dozens of countries and serving as the main buyer of henequen from the region’s farms. For many, Cordemex represented the modernization of the henequen legacy, adapting a centuries-old tradition to the demands of a global market. To house the company’s workers and their families, the Cordemex subdivision was built in 1967, at the exit to Progreso. This was one of the first modern housing developments in Mérida, with 418 houses designed for workers. It included basic services, recreational areas and cultural spaces, reflecting the importance that the company had for the community. This subdivision soon became a vibrant neighborhood directly connected to the factories by infrastructure such as the first pedestrian bridge in Mérida. The beginning of Cordemex’s decline began in the 1980s, when competition from synthetic fibers, cheaper and easier to produce, intensified irreversibly. Furthermore, the lack of technological innovation and the high production costs of the state company hindered its competitiveness in the international market. Added to these factors were political decisions that negatively affected the industry, such as trade liberalization and the privatization of strategic sectors, which left the company in a critical situation. Finally, in the 1990s, Cordemex closed its operations, marking the end of an era for the henequen industry and for thousands of workers who depended on the company. The collapse of Cordemex not only represented an economic loss, but also a symbolic blow to Yucatán’s henequen pride and identity. After the closure of Cordemex, its gigantic facilities were left unused for several years. However, with the urban growth of Mérida, the company’s old factories and land were reused for new purposes. Part of the land was transformed into commercial and residential areas. Today, Cordemex is a rapidly developing area north of Mérida, home to modern shopping centers, housing developments, and entertainment venues. Although Cordemex no longer exists, its name lives on in the neighborhood that carries its legacy. For many Yucatecans, it represents a reminder of a time when henequen was the axis of the region’s economy and identity. Its history is a reflection of the challenges of modernity and how traditional industries can disappear in the face of technological and economic changes. The Cordemex subdivision has maintained its identity as a consolidated neighborhood. Despite the challenges, its residents continue to organize and celebrate community events that reinforce their shared history, as occurred on the 50th anniversary of the subdivision in 2017. Cordemex was not only a symbol of henequen’s greatness but also a lesson in the importance of adaptation and innovation in a constantly changing world. By Roberto García Hidalgo for .If not for Will Howard's final-play blunder against Oregon on Oct. 12, Ohio State might be the higher-seeded team entering a much-anticipated rematch in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. Howard certainly is focused on redemption when the No. 8 seed Buckeyes get another chance against the No. 1 seed Ducks in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at Pasadena, Calif. Ohio State trailed 32-31 and was driving toward a possible game-winning field-goal attempt in Eugene, Ore., in October as a scrambling Howard was on the run and intentionally slid at the Oregon 26-yard line. One big problem -- time had expired. There would not be a field-goal try. "The way that last one ended doesn't sit right with me. It still doesn't," Howard said after Ohio State's 42-17 home thumping of No. 9 seed Tennessee in a first-round CFP matchup on Dec. 21. "Still bugs me." Howard will look for a different result when the Buckeyes (11-2) try to end the perfect season of Oregon (13-0). Howard, who transferred from Kansas State after last season, has delivered a solid season by passing for 3,171 yards and 29 touchdowns against nine interceptions. But the mental gaffe against Oregon seems to overshadow everything else. "I'm excited. It's going to be a heck of an opportunity for all of us," Howard said. "I think we've all been looking forward to this one, and for another crack at these guys." The heavyweight matchup will feature two prolific offenses, with Ohio State averaging 36 points per game and the Ducks at 35.9. Former Oregon coach Chip Kelly is the Buckeyes' offensive coordinator. Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel has completed 73.2 percent of his passes while throwing for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns against just six interceptions this season. The third-place finisher in Heisman Trophy balloting will make his 63rd career start. Gabriel transferred from Oklahoma after last season. He has thrown 153 career touchdown passes, two off the FBS record held by Houston's Case Keenum (2007-11). "I've been really impressed with Dillon's poise," Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. "It doesn't matter if there's just a couple seconds left in the clock or if it's fourth-and-9, I feel like he treats those plays the same as first-and-10 at the beginning of the game." The quarterback matchup was even in the mid-October game between Oregon and Ohio State. Gabriel passed for 341 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for one TD, while Howard threw for 326 yards and two touchdowns and also had one score on the ground. Both teams will dissect the first matchup and see how the opponent has evolved since then while formulating their game plans. "You look at what worked, you look at what didn't work, you look at how your teams change, and you try to play again through your strengths," Lanning said. "You look at how your opponent's teams change. So there's going to be some differences in this game from the last game, for sure." The Ducks are the lone unbeaten team in the nation and have scored more than 30 points on 11 occasions. Running back Jordan James complements Gabriel, having rushed for 1,253 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. He has six 100-yard outings. Ohio State lost to Michigan 13-10 in the regular-season finale. The Buckeyes have topped 30 points on 10 occasions. Howard has two big-time targets in Emeka Egbuka -- 65 receptions for 824 yards and nine touchdowns -- and Jeremiah Smith (63 for 1,037, 12 scores). The Buckeyes allow an average of 11.4 points per game compared with Oregon's 17.8. Who knows -- another close game with a quarterback called on to execute during a final drive could be in play again. "Will, I know, is excited to have an opportunity to play Oregon again," Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said. Ohio State leads the series 9-2, but the Ducks have won the past two games. --Field Level Media

Reno Omokri said he does not agree with the claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has 'Yorubacentric' agenda for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the financial sector Omokri, in a post on Sunday, December 29, fumed at critics who alleged that President Tinubu is 'Yorubacentric' in his appointments at the NNPCL Omokri, a former social media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, argued that the majority of those in the lower cadre of the NNPCL were "filled by" former Nigerian leader, Muhammadu Buhari CHECK OUT: Don't let unemployment hold you back. Start your digital marketing journey today. Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 4 years of experience in public affairs and governance. FCT, Abuja - Reno Omokri, a popular social media personality, has described as baseless the notion that Yoruba people head consequential agencies in Nigeria . According to Omokri, this claim "is capable of causing the type of market ripples that negatively affect the All Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange". Read also El-Rufai reacts as Kperogi accuses Tinubu of appointing Yoruba people to major positions in NNPCL Legit.ng recalls that Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, weighed in on Professor Farooq Kperogi’s recent criticism of alleged ethnic favouritism in President Bola Tinubu's appointments. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! In an article titled " Tinubu 's Buharisation of the NNPC," Kperogi accused Tinubu of appointing "Yoruba people" to key positions at the NNPC. He said an anonymous source informed him that one Bayo Ojulari is “being proposed as group managing director (GMD) after Mele Kyari’s term expires” in early 2024. US-based Kperogi drew parallels between Tinubu's alleged "Yorubacentric" appointments in the NNPC and the "Arewacentricity" he criticised during former President Muhammadu Buhari 's tenure. Reacting to Kperogi's latest column, El-Rufai tweeted tersely: "DECEMBER MESSAGE: Two wrongs do not make a right. Sensible inclusion always trumps arrogant exclusion." 'Tinubu has no Yorubanisation agenda' - Omokri But in a counter-post on Sunday afternoon, December 29, Omokri, a known supporter of the Tinubu government, wrote : Read also Reno Omokri tells Northerners what to do about Niger Republic allegations "In Nigeria, other than the NNPCL, the Nigerian Ports Authority, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, the Nigerian Communication Commission, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, and the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation are the top five revenue earners for the Federal Government. Only two of these six agencies (when you add NNPCL) are headed by people from the Southwest. "The CEO of the NNPCL, Mele Kyari, is from the Northeast. The CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Abubakar Dantsoho, is from the Northeast. The MD of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku, is from the Southwest. The CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, is from the Northwest. "The CEO of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dayo Mobereola, is from the Southwest. The CEO of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, Bello Hassan, is from the Northwest "Flowing from the above, where is the Yorubanisation or Yorubacentricity?" Read also “I have no regret”: Wike speaks ahead of 2027, gives reason he’ll support Tinubu’s re-election Read Omokri's post in full below: Kperogi's allegations: NNPCL reacts Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the NNPCL debunked allegations of ethnic bias in its leadership structure, stating that employment decisions are based solely on merit. Olufemi Soneye, chief corporate communications officer of the NNPCL, addressed concerns raised in Kperogi's article. Soneye clarified that the NNPC's leadership structure is guided by business requirements, expertise, and merit rather than ethnicity, tribe, religion, or political affiliation. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng

Jamie Carragher addressed Mo Salah's interview. Jamie Carragher has branded Mo Salah "selfish" for discussing his Liverpool contract situation in a rare public interview after Sunday's 3-2 win at Southampton. Salah was characteristically crucial in the Reds' comeback triumph at St. Mary's, scoring twice after the hosts took a second-half lead. The dramatic victory extended Liverpool's lead at the Premier League summit to eight points, continuing the near-perfect start to Arne Slot's reign. However, Salah made more headlines after the match when he decided to open up to the media about his uncertain future on Merseyside. The 32-year-old winger is set to become a free agent at the end of the season and admitted he was "disappointed" that Liverpool hadn't yet tabled a new contract offer. He added that he was "probably more out than in," fuelling speculation that the current campaign will be the last of his eight-year stretch at the club. Salah's comments marred the positive outlook on Liverpool's latest triumph, and Carragher didn't hold back with his assessment on Monday Night Football. "Of course, there have been discussions, yeah," the former Liverpool defender explained on Sky Sports. "Right now, there's obviously a big difference in the valuation from what Mo Salah and his agent value themselves at, whether that's financially or in terms of length of contract, to what... Alex Turk

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Report: Kentucky QB Brock Vandagriff retires from football( MENAFN - Jordan Times) AMMAN - The Ministry of Water and Irrigation on Sunday launched a $24 million digital transformation project to improve water supply efficiency and support the sector's strategic goal of reducing water loss. The project inauguration was attended by Chief of Party of USAID's Building Water Infrastructure Programme Cecile Toupiol, alongside officials from the water sector, representatives from water companies Miyahuna, Aqaba, and Yarmouk, and other USAID representatives, according to a ministry statement. Secretary-General of the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) Wael Duwairi highlighted the importance of partnerships with USAID and the adoption of modern technologies to protect water resources and enhance operational and technical capabilities to improve the quality of water services delivered to citizens. Duwairi stressed the critical role of operational digital transformation, highlighting that the project's main objective is to provide real-time operational data for the water sector to enable remote monitoring and management of all water sources and systems across the Kingdom. Topel outlined the project's key components, noting its expected impact over the next three years, including enhanced monitoring of water resources, reduced water loss, improved response times, lower operating and maintenance costs, and increased efficiency. The project will also assess the water sector's need to develop advanced SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. These systems aim to establish a unified, secure, and advanced digital framework for Jordan's water sector. By leveraging accurate and timely data, SCADA will enhance water distribution networks, ensuring fair and efficient distribution across the Kingdom, according to the statement. MENAFN08122024000028011005ID1108969404 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.“They’re Good": Shannon Sharpe Discusses the Growing Risk of Sophisticated Athlete Burglaries