The 1% Club has returned with bang - and wiped out a staggering 20 contestants within the first minute. Fans were left gobsmacked when the players were quickly eliminated as the popular quiz show returned to ITV for a new run. Host Lee Mack was also stunned as one fifth of the contestants lost their place in the game over a very "simple" first question. Lee had shown a graphic of a person holding the strings of a puppet. He asked: "In order to move the puppet's left arm, does the puppeteer need to move their own left hand or right hand?" As the '90 per cent question', 90 out of the 100 players in the audience were expected to get it right. But a whopping 20 got it wrong. The correct answer was 'right hand'. Gasping, Lee exclaimed: "Holy flips! We've lost 20 people!" He added: "I don't think we've ever had such a loud, 'Oh my God' on the show before!" One player who answered incorrectly was a micro pig trainer called Scarlett. She told Lee: "I don't actually know my left and right so it was just close my eyes and guess." Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans of The 1% Club were quick to share their amazement. One wrote: "20 already?!" Another added: "Unreal that 20 got that wrong!" A third said: "Wtf 20 out on the 1st simple question." And another chimed in: "They lost 20 people on THAT? What literal Muppets!" The 1% Club returned to ITV1 on Monday evening. The episode finished with three contestants correctly answering the 1% question, which won them each a share of the £98,000 prize pot. This week, four new episodes are running on the channel from Monday to Thursday evening (December 12). Two 1% Club Christmas specials will also air this month, while Lee will front another episode in support of Soccer Aid. The 1% Club first hit screens in 2022 and has fast become one of TV's most popular game shows. In September, it won Best Quiz Game Show at the National Television Awards for the third year in a row. It faced stiff competition but still beat The Wheel, Beat The Chasers, Richard Osman’s House of Games, and Ant and Dec’s Limitless Win.A melee broke out at midfield of Ohio Stadium after Michigan upset No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday. After the Wolverines' fourth straight win in the series, players converged at the block "O" to plant its flag. The Ohio State players were in the south end zone singing their alma mater in front of the student section. When the Buckeyes saw the Wolverines' flag, they rushed toward the 50-yard line. Social media posts showed Michigan offensive lineman Raheem Anderson carrying the flag on a long pole to midfield, where the Wolverines were met by dozens of Ohio State players and fights broke out. Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer was seen ripping the flag off the pole and taking the flag as he scuffled with several people trying to recover the flag. A statement from the Ohio State Police Department read: "Following the game, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in breaking up an on-field altercation. During the scuffle, multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray. OSUPD is the lead agency for games and will continue to investigate." Michigan running back Kalel Mullings on FOX said: "For such a great game, you hate to see stuff like that after the game. It's bad for the sport, bad for college football. At the end of the day, some people got to learn how to lose, man. "You can't be fighting and stuff just because you lost the game. We had 60 minutes and four quarters to do all that fighting. Now people want to talk and fight. That's wrong. It's bad for the game. Classless, in my opinion. People got to be better." Once order was restored, officers cordoned the 50-yard line, using bicycles as barriers. Ohio State coach Ryan Day in his postgame press conference said he wasn't sure what happened. "I don't know all the details of it. But I know that these guys are looking to put a flag on our field and our guys weren't going to let that happen," he said. "I'll find out exactly what happened, but this is our field and certainly we're embarrassed at the fact we lost the game, but there's some prideful guys on our team that weren't just going to let that happen." The Big Ten has not yet released a statement on the incident. --Field Level Media
Emma Okonji Konga, a leading composite e-commerce group, is poised to transform the Nigerian media and commerce landscape with the upcoming launch of its AI-powered FM radio station in Lagos. The groundbreaking initiative, set to debut in January 2025, will mark Africa’s first Hit Music and Commerce Station, blending Technology, Entertainment, Commerce and more to drive impactful connections across the continent and the world. A reliable source reveals that the station – KongaFM, will be a pioneering platform to empower brands, distributors, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to connect with untapped markets, revolutionizing commerce in real time. While offering businesses a new avenue for product visibility and market penetration, the station promises to deliver non-stop hit music, ensuring listeners enjoy a unique mix of entertainment and commercial opportunities. It will be a completely new experience for Nigerians. The initiative will also complement Konga’s existing TV arm and other media services, positioning the brand as a dominant force in marketing communications. The platforms are expected to create synergies that set new benchmarks for how entertainment and commerce converge in Africa while streaming globally. When asked for further details, CEO of Konga Group, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, dwclined comment, stating that “full details and official announcements will be made in January 2025.” The anticipation around the launch continues to grow as industry experts and media enthusiasts eagerly await what is already being hailed as the next major evolution in Africa’s media and commerce space.
NEW YORK , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global programmable logic controller (PLC) market size is estimated to grow by USD 3.83 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.56% during the forecast period. Increasing demand for compact automation solutions is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing focus on expanding capability of micro-plcs. However, growing market for industrial pc and dcs as alternatives to plcs poses a challenge. Key market players include ABB Ltd., Beckhoff Automation GmbH and Co. KG, Eaton Corp. Plc, Emerson Electric Co., Ependion AB, Festo SE and Co. KG, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., IDEC Corp., Keyence Corp., Lenze SE, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., OMRON Corp., Panasonic Holdings Corp., Parker Hannifin Corp., Robert Bosch GmbH, Rockwell Automation Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, Toshiba Corp., and Infineon Technologies AG. AI-Powered Market Evolution Insights. Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing adoption of computer control systems in various industries. Input and output devices are essential components of PLCs, allowing for the monitoring and control of production processes in sectors like steel and energy. PLCs are used extensively in industrial control systems for managing power, vibration, humidity, temperature, electrical noise, and more. The energy and power industry, oil and gas, food and beverages, and pulp and paper industries are major consumers of PLCs. Miniaturization of machinery has led to the development of compact PLCs for wind power and wind turbines. Sensor measurements are crucial for accurate control, and OTEK Corporation's LED technology and digital panel meters are popular choices. PLCs come in various sizes, from small to large, with modular and rack-mounted options. Hardware components include processors, power supplies, and memory. Software capabilities are essential, with service, training, and error handling features important for technicians. Industrial automation is a key driver, with applications in conveyor systems, packaging systems, and auto assembly processes. The trend towards smart factories, robots, and cloud-based controllers is growing. Macroeconomic factors, including automobile sales and electrification of vehicles, also impact the market. However, cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and industrial espionage pose challenges to the market's growth. Companies like Arduino, Opta, Finder, and those using microcontrollers with Arm Cortex-M7 and M4 cores, floating-point units, and hardware JPEG accelerators must prioritize security. IIoT systems in aerospace, defense, chemical, energy utilities, healthcare, and other industries require PLC solutions. Micro Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), also known as compact or small-scale PLCs, have gained significant traction in the process and discrete industries for controlling standalone machinery. Their advantages, including flexible programming, user-friendly interface, communication capabilities, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional PLCs, have fueled their adoption. Initially, micro-PLCs were designed for basic serial communication in small machinery control. However, advancements in technology have expanded their capabilities, enabling them to manage high-speed communications, large program memory, and support for multiple communications, making them suitable for controlling larger machines as well. Insights on how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and market growth- Request Sample! Market Challenges The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing adoption of computer control systems in various industries. Input and output devices, crucial components of PLCs, are essential for industrial automation in sectors like steel and energy. Challenges such as vibration, humidity, temperature, electrical noise, and power issues persist in these industries, driving the demand for advanced PLCs. PLCs play a vital role in industrial control systems, enabling automated machines to perform production processes efficiently. In the energy sector, PLCs are used in wind power and wind turbines for sensor measurements. OTEK Corporation's LED technology and digital panel meters are popular choices for PLC applications. However, the market faces challenges like errors, which can lead to machine downtime and increased costs. Technicians require training to address these issues. The miniaturization of machinery and the rise of compact PLCs cater to the needs of smaller industrial verticals. Macroeconomic factors, such as auto assembly process, smart factories, and electrification of vehicles, are driving the demand for advanced PLCs. IIoT systems, including PC-based and cloud-based controllers, are increasingly popular. Cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and industrial espionage, pose challenges to the PLC market. Industries like aerospace and defense, chemical, energy utilities, food and beverages, and healthcare rely on PLCs for automation. Companies like Arduino, Opta, Finder, and those using microcontrollers with Arm Cortex-M7 and M4 cores, floating-point units, and hardware JPEG accelerators are key players in the market. Flash memory and static RAM are common hardware components, while software capabilities and service are essential for PLCs. The industrial automation landscape is evolving, with a noticeable trend towards PC-based control systems. Traditional rackmount Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are being replaced by more versatile and integrated PC-based platforms. These systems offer the benefits of PLC control, motion control, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) in a single high-performance controller. The emergence of open embedded operating systems has further fueled the growth of new-generation industrial PCs, which can merge PLC functionality and operator panels into a unified unit. Meanwhile, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) continue to provide unique advantages over traditional PLCs and industrial PCs, making them an essential component of modern industrial automation solutions. Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report Segment Overview This programmable logic controller (plc) market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Modular 1.2 Unitary 1.3 Rackmount 2.1 Process industry 2.2 Discrete industry 2.3 Building automation 3.1 APAC 3.2 North America 3.3 Europe 3.4 Middle East and Africa 3.5 South America 1.1 Modular- Modular Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) consist of interchangeable modules that can be combined to create a customized automation solution. Unlike single-function PLCs, modular systems offer flexibility for various applications. These controllers can be arranged in cabinets or rail-mounted for safety and security. Modular PLCs are larger and more expensive than their single-function counterparts. They are primarily used in complex industries like oil and gas, mining, and automotive for controlling multiple inputs and outputs. Their advantages include ease of maintenance and repair, increased memory capacity, and the ability to add more systems for future expansion. The enhanced memory module allows for faster processing, making them an ideal choice for increasingly complex manufacturing processes. These factors will significantly contribute to the growth of the modular PLC segment and the global PLC market during the forecast period. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2018 - 2022) Research Analysis The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) market refers to the computer control systems used in industry automation to manage and automate various processes. These systems utilize input devices such as sensors and switches, and output devices like relays and switch boxes, to control automated machines in industries like steel and energy. PLCs are based on electronic devices like dual-core microcontrollers with Cortex-M4 cores, flash memory, and static RAM. They offer multi-functionality, reducing machine downtime and increasing efficiency in conveyor systems, packaging systems, and more. However, with the increasing integration of IT in industrial control systems, cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks pose significant risks. Technicians must ensure proper error handling and security measures to maintain system functionality and protect against potential breaches. Market Research Overview The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) market refers to the computer control systems used in various industries for automating production processes. These systems use Input devices to receive data from sensors measuring parameters like vibration, humidity, temperature, electrical noise, and other process variables. Output devices are used to control machines and equipment based on the processed data. PLCs are widely used in sectors such as steel, energy, and industrial control systems. They are integral to the functioning of buildings, wind power, and wind turbines. PLCs come in various sizes, from small and compact to large and modular, catering to different industrial verticals. The hardware components of a PLC include the processor, power supply, and communication interfaces. Software capabilities are essential, with features like error handling, machine downtime reduction, and multi-functionality. Industries like energy, oil and gas, food and beverages, pulp and paper, and aerospace and defense rely on PLCs for automation. The miniaturization of machinery and the rise of IIoT systems have led to the development of compact PLCs and PC-based and cloud-based controllers. However, challenges like cyber threats, malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and industrial espionage pose significant risks to the security of PLC systems. Companies must invest in service, training, and software capabilities to mitigate these risks. Key factors driving the PLC market include macroeconomic factors, the auto assembly process, smart factories, robots, and the electrification of vehicles. Companies like OTEK Corporation, Finder, and Opta offer innovative solutions, with technologies like LED technology, digital panel meters, and Arm Cortex-M7 and M4 cores. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Product Modular Unitary Rackmount End-user Process Industry Discrete Industry Building Automation Geography APAC North America Europe Middle East And Africa South America 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE TechnavioBy REBECCA SANTANA WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. But any efforts to halt the policy would face steep legal hurdles. Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the United States automatically becomes an American citizen. It’s been in place for decades and applies to children born to someone in the country illegally or in the U.S. on a tourist or student visa who plans to return to their home country. It’s not the practice of every country, and Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen. But others say this is a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, it would be extremely difficult to overturn and even if it’s possible, it’s a bad idea. Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it: During an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Trump said he “absolutely” planned to halt birthright citizenship once in office. “We’re going to end that because it’s ridiculous,” he said. Trump and other opponents of birthright citizenship have argued that it creates an incentive for people to come to the U.S. illegally or take part in “birth tourism,” in which pregnant women enter the U.S. specifically to give birth so their children can have citizenship before returning to their home countries. “Simply crossing the border and having a child should not entitle anyone to citizenship,” said Eric Ruark, director of research for NumbersUSA, which argues for reducing immigration. The organization supports changes that would require at least one parent to be a permanent legal resident or a U.S. citizen for their children to automatically get citizenship. Others have argued that ending birthright citizenship would profoundly damage the country. “One of our big benefits is that people born here are citizens, are not an illegal underclass. There’s better assimilation and integration of immigrants and their children because of birthright citizenship,” said Alex Nowrasteh, vice president for economic and social policy studies at the pro-immigration Cato Institute. In 2019, the Migration Policy Institute estimated that 5.5 million children under age 18 lived with at least one parent in the country illegally in 2019, representing 7% of the U.S. child population. The vast majority of those children were U.S. citizens. The nonpartisan think tank said during Trump’s campaign for president in 2015 that the number of people in the country illegally would “balloon” if birthright citizenship were repealed, creating “a self-perpetuating class that would be excluded from social membership for generations.” In the aftermath of the Civil War, Congress ratified the 14th Amendment in July 1868. That amendment assured citizenship for all, including Black people. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” the 14th Amendment says. “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” But the 14th Amendment didn’t always translate to everyone being afforded birthright citizenship. For example, it wasn’t until 1924 that Congress finally granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. A key case in the history of birthright citizenship came in 1898, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Wong Kim Ark, born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrants, was a U.S. citizen because he was born in the states. The federal government had tried to deny him reentry into the county after a trip abroad on grounds he wasn’t a citizen under the Chinese Exclusion Act. But some have argued that the 1898 case clearly applied to children born of parents who are both legal immigrants to America but that it’s less clear whether it applies to children born to parents without legal status or, for example, who come for a short-term like a tourist visa. “That is the leading case on this. In fact, it’s the only case on this,” said Andrew Arthur, a fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, which supports immigration restrictions. “It’s a lot more of an open legal question than most people think.” Some proponents of immigration restrictions have argued the words “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment allows the U.S. to deny citizenship to babies born to those in the country illegally. Trump himself used that language in his 2023 announcement that he would aim to end birthright citizenship if reelected. Trump wasn’t clear in his Sunday interview how he aims to end birthright citizenship. Asked how he could get around the 14th Amendment with an executive action, Trump said: “Well, we’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people. But we have to end it.” Pressed further on whether he’d use an executive order, Trump said “if we can, through executive action.” He gave a lot more details in a 2023 post on his campaign website . In it, he said he would issue an executive order the first day of his presidency, making it clear that federal agencies “require that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for their future children to become automatic U.S. citizens.” Related Articles National Politics | In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own National Politics | Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results National Politics | Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president National Politics | With Trump on the way, advocates look to states to pick up medical debt fight National Politics | Trump taps forceful ally of hard-line immigration policies to head Customs and Border Protection Trump wrote that the executive order would make clear that children of people in the U.S. illegally “should not be issued passports, Social Security numbers, or be eligible for certain taxpayer funded welfare benefits.” This would almost certainly end up in litigation. Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute said the law is clear that birthright citizenship can’t be ended by executive order but that Trump may be inclined to take a shot anyway through the courts. “I don’t take his statements very seriously. He has been saying things like this for almost a decade,” Nowrasteh said. “He didn’t do anything to further this agenda when he was president before. The law and judges are near uniformly opposed to his legal theory that the children of illegal immigrants born in the United States are not citizens.” Trump could steer Congress to pass a law to end birthright citizenship but would still face a legal challenge that it violates the Constitution. Associated Press reporter Elliot Spagat in San Diego contributed to this report.Randy Fine was sitting shiva for his mother when the Truth Social post went up. A special election was approaching in the Florida politician’s House district after its congressman, Mike Waltz, was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to be his national security advisor. Trump wanted Fine, the Jewish legislator who had just won his own race for the Florida state Senate, to run for the spot, calling him an “America First Patriot” and adding, “RUN, RANDY, RUN!” Fine himself actually lives several miles south of the district, but that wasn’t the source of his initial confusion. “I woke up from my nap and I saw 1,000 text messages,” Fine recalled to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. “My first thought was, who else died?” The day after shiva ended, Fine formally jumped into the race. He had been fully prepared to move his family to Israel in the event Kamala Harris had won the presidential election, he says. But now, he’s getting ready for a different move — into Waltz’s congressional district: “I’m going to be, on day one, the most pro-Israel, anti-antisemitism member that’s ever served in Congress,” he said. Fine’s announcement came with what has, for him, become a bit of characteristic bombast. “The ‘Hebrew Hammer’ is coming,” he wrote on the social network X, promoting an endorsement from the Republican Jewish Coalition by likening himself to a Jewish movie character who takes violent revenge on antisemites. Pro-Palestinian Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, he wrote, “might consider leaving before I get there.” He added, “#BombsAway.” A range of voices condemned the post. That included the Anti-Defamation League, which called his comments “reprehensible.” Muslim civil rights groups have called for a criminal probe into Fine, who today insists his use of the phrase was “a term of art” not meant to be interpreted as a violent threat. Yet the blowback has barely scratched the 50-year-old politician. In fact, it fits into the larger brand the politician has been building for himself in Florida, where he has a years-long history of making combative remarks that many have said cross the line into bigotry and personal attacks — often in the name of defending Jews. And it’s not just talk: He also has a long list of legislation passed in Florida intended to protect the state’s Jews, including efforts to tackle antisemitism on both the far-left and far-right and other measures aimed at targeting Israel boycotts and similar progressive causes. He’s also not shy to call other Republicans antisemites, when he believes the label fits. “It takes courage to actually call out people on your team. And Randy has that in spades,” Sam Markstein, the RJC’s national political director, told JTA. For Jewish Democrats, both in Florida and beyond, Fine’s ascension is a mixed bag. “He would probably consider it a compliment if I said that in some ways he is reminiscent of [Israel’s Benjamin] Netanyahu. I mean it as less of a compliment than he would take it,” Joe Geller, a Jewish former state representative and current Miami-Dade County school board member, said about Fine. The two served together in the state House, where they were both in the Jewish caucus, and accompanied Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on a trade mission to Israel. “In all of his zeal, he has done things that have hurt Israel,” Geller said of the Israeli prime minister. “And Randy is a figure in some measure in that same line... His very strong and sometimes inappropriate tactics reflect badly on other people who share some of his strong views on things like antisemitism.” Amy Spitalnick, head of the liberal-leaning Jewish Council for Public Affairs, a national group, was more blunt in her assessment of Fine. “Islamophobia, threats against members of Congress, and other incendiary actions do nothing to keep Jews safe and counter antisemitism,” she told JTA. “In fact, it only makes it harder.” Most would-be challengers for Fine’s House seat dropped out following the Trump endorsement, which itself was a reward for a key bit of loyalty; Fine publicly denounced DeSantis after the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel and endorsed the once and future president’s reelection campaign. But he won’t be able to totally coast to the nomination: On Friday, one day before the filing deadline, Republican entrepreneur Ehsan Joarder threw his hat into the race — primarily, he said, because he despises Fine. “To me Randy Fine is the epitome of the establishment and who the Deep State is,” Joarder told the Daytona Beach News-Journal. “I think he’s a terrible human being and he’s anti-American, and everything he says and does doesn’t line up with American values and who we are as a country.” Joarder said he particularly objected to Fine’s support from political action committees. Fine nabbed the endorsement of AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobby. “I am Jewish. I am an American. And I am a Republican. And I’ll never apologize for any of it,” Fine tweeted. I am proud to receive one of the fastest endorsements ever by @AIPAC. Because when it comes to standing with Israel and protecting America’s Jews, I will never compromise.” If Fine can best Joarder in the Jan. 28 GOP primary, he should easily coast to a victory in the April 1 general election in the state’s 6th, and very red, district — a coastal region of few Jews that broke heavily for Trump, and has also experienced a growing white nationalist and neo-Nazi presence in recent years. As long as he moves to the region before the election, he is eligible to run for the seat. Fine represents a new profile for Jewish politicians in Trumpworld 2.0, where the GOP has claimed to dominate the fight against antisemitism, and where bullish, uncompromising personalities are rewarded. For his conservative Jewish backers, that’s a good thing. “I think that there’s been a real thirst in the Jewish American community for fighters, for people who will say what’s right, what’s wrong, what’s good, what’s evil,” Markstein said. “And I think people like Randy Fine are going to fill that void really well.” The RJC hosted a fundraiser for Fine in Boca Raton, an area hours outside of his district with considerably more Jews. They pulled in more than $100,000; Fine referred to its organizer, RJC board member Barbara Feingold, on social media as “my honorary Jewish Mother.” But Fine doesn’t claim to be much of a politician at all and says he has no sights on any higher office. “I didn’t have my sights set on this office,” he said. “This job has real costs to me and my family. I don’t need the money. I don’t need the title.” He’s only running, he said, because Trump — whom he believes God saved from his assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, this summer — asked him to. He’s used to being one of the only Jews around. Born in Tucson, Arizona, Fine spent most of his childhood in Lexington, Kentucky, where his father was a professor. He recalled his mother Helen fighting with the district when Yom Kippur caused him to miss an exam. The algebra teacher, Fine recalled, “told my parents, ‘If that was a real holiday, everyone would have it off.’ ” Soon, he said, his mother became “my strongest advocate.” When she visited him at school, “they put out an announcement so everyone could hide: ‘Mrs. Fine is in the building.’” When, in high school, Randy became a House page, his mother moved the whole family to Washington so he wouldn’t be alone. A Harvard University graduate and former gambling industry executive, Fine moved his family to Brevard County, Florida, in 2006 to be close to his parents — who had been drawn to property that was relatively inexpensive compared to South Florida, where his grandparents lived. He first won a state House seat in 2016, out of what he said was anger over education issues. Quickly, though, he became an advocate for the state’s religious Jews in Tallahassee. “I was not the only Jew, but I was the only Republican Jew, and I’m certainly willing to fight,” he reflected, adding that his status as “a member of the majority party” was crucial. Currently Fine affiliates with his local Chabad-Lubavitch center, whose rabbi officiated his mother’s funeral; although he grew up Reform and celebrated his son’s bar mitzvah at the local Conservative synagogue, he said the family since had a falling-out with them over political differences. Not every community Jewish official considers themselves close with Fine. The director of his local Jewish federation, which covers the region around Daytona Beach, told JTA, “I really don’t know him at all.” Other local officials, though, are in the fight with him. “I think I have a kindred spirit with him,” Michael Chitwood, the sheriff of Volusia County, said. The two of them, he says, are frequently sued by local hate groups for infringing on their free speech rights. Chitwood has made a name for himself by loudly and publicly waging war against various neo-Nazi and white nationalist entities in the region, which has become a hotbed for such activity in recent years as the leader of the antisemitic Goyim Defense League has decamped to the area. Antisemitic banners hung above major speedways; flyers targeting private properties; and neo-Nazi marches are just some of the activity that Chitwood has contended with. Some of Fine’s legislation at the Florida statehouse, including laws that made targeted religion-based harassment a felony, have aided Chitwood’s ability to respond to white nationalists. They’ve also prompted the ire of those groups. For that reason the sheriff has endorsed Fine, despite what he says are some serious personality differences between the two. “I don’t think anybody would accuse him of being warm and fuzzy,” Chitwood said, adding that Fine’s comment about Tlaib and Omar “doesn’t do us any good.” But, the sheriff added, Fine’s stated commitment to fighting white nationalism — and the chance some of his Florida legislation could be introduced nationally — “are where I find my common ground with him. And I try to look at things from that perspective.” (Fine, for his part, declined to comment on his legislative priorities in Congress, saying, “I’m still figuring that out.” His campaign page lists standard conservative policies not specifically related to Jewish concerns, including “Secure our borders,” “Protect our elections from fraud,” “Defend life” and “Protect the Second Amendment at all costs.”) If Fine wins his seat, the number of Jewish Republicans in the House will also double from last term, from two to four, with Texas’s Craig Goldman also joining. He would also add to the vitriolic rhetoric in Congress. “If you’re not an Islamophobe, you’re a fool,” the legislator told Jewish Currents magazine earlier this year, adding that he didn’t “personally feel bad” about the tens of thousands of deaths in Gaza, whom he called “human shields,” since the start of the year-plus Israel-Hamas war. When Israeli troops killed the Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in the West Bank in September, Fine’s response went even further: “Throw rocks, get shot. One less #MuslimTerrorist,” he tweeted at the time. He was a mudslinger way before the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, too. In 2019, while serving in the state House, Fine took to Facebook to call a local Jewish progressive a “Judenrat,” the term for the councils Nazis set up in Jewish ghettos, because he had supported a progressive group’s event that brought together Israelis and Palestinians for a shared dialogue. A request for comment to that progressive group was not returned, but Fine says he has no regrets about such rhetoric today. “Anyone who wishes to give terrorists a platform, who’s Jewish, is a Judenrat,” he said, claiming the Palestinians present at the event were Hamas supporters. “I stand by it.” Outside of Jewish issues, he’s also been engaged in a years-long, public feud with a Democratic school board member that has escalated to Fine slinging personal insults at her. (The board member, who today runs a progressive education advocacy group, did not respond to a request for comment.) He’s been the target of a state ethics commission, and, last year, video emerged of Fine appearing to avoid a subpoena by hiding behind his desk (he claimed he had been following safety protocols related to antisemitic threats he had received for his support for Israel). A month before the general election, Fine was found in contempt of court for giving the middle finger to a judge. His record on transgender issues is also of deep concern to many in the LGBTQ community, though Fine insists he has “a lot of friends who are L, G or B” and adds, in reference to the nationwide controversy around gender therapy treatments, “You don’t need to take drugs to be gay.” In 2023, after pushing a state law that would heavily restrict drag shows, Fine called drag queen story time events “the gateway propaganda to this evil” and remarked, “If it means erasing a community because you have to target children, then damn right we ought to do it.” The South Florida Sun-Sentinel has deemed him “the bully of Brevard.” Speaking to JTA last year during the height of a statewide controversy over a school in his district pulling an illustrated version of “The Diary of Anne Frank” from shelves, due to objections to a panel depicting Frank’s same-sex attraction, Fine called the book “antisemitic” and an “Anne Frank pornography book.” Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, offered a blistering take on such behavior. “Randy Fine epitomizes Trump-era politics — he vilifies political opponents, espouses extremist views, and attacks our democracy. He does not represent or align with the values of the vast majority of Jewish Americans,” she told JTA. Fine reserves much of his ire for the left. “Charlottesville was a pimple on a gnat’s ass, compared to what’s happened to Jews on our college campuses in this country,” he said, regarding the 2017 far-right rally that ended with the death of a counter-protester. Yet he’s also been sharp against fellow Republicans whom he accuses of peddling antisemitism, most notably DeSantis, a one-time ally of Fine’s who signed huge chunks of his legislation intended to benefit Jews. Since their fallout, Fine and DeSantis staffers have sniped at each other online (among his critiques of the governor was over a recent visit to Ireland, a nation that sympathizes heavily with Palestinians over Israel). Would Fine ever similarly turn against Trump, who himself has associated with antisemitic figures and who was widely seen as declining to unequivocally condemn the Charlottesville rally while he was in office? “That’s a hypothetical I don’t even have to entertain,” he insisted, citing some of Trump’s administration picks (Mike Huckabee, Marco Rubio, Elise Stefanik and Mike Waltz, the man he’s running to replace) as “people who were as hardcore on these issues as I am. ... You couldn’t pick anybody more pro-Israel than these four.” As for Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth, two other initial Trump cabinet picks who themselves have had associations with Christian nationalism and, in the case of Gaetz, hosted a Holocaust denier at the State of the Union: “I’m not involved in those, so I don’t know. I don’t know what’s going on there.” (Gaetz withdrew his nomination over mounting objections to his character and record, while Hegseth’s bid for secretary of defense appears to be in jeopardy as of this writing. One of Trump’s rumored replacements: DeSantis.) As he looks ahead to Washington, Fine’s thoughts again turn to his mother, whose death came after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. “I’m going to get sad here, but my mom would be really happy I’m doing this,” he said. “I’m grateful because it gives me something to throw myself into.” For more content, go to jta.org.Habitat hours are a traditional activity in any in-person Pokémon Go event, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that they've returned for Go Wild Area 2024 . Two habitat hours are running through Go Wild Area 2024: Global - the Electric Hour and the Poison Hour . (Guess which Pokémon types they'll be spotlighting...) These habitat hours are running on both days of the Pokémon Go event - Saturday 23rd November and Sunday 24th November - alongside a variety of raids and Max Battles . You should also keep an eye out for the new Mighty Pokémon ... Habitats hours are available to all Pokémon Go players, so make sure you take a look at the rotating habitat schedule and habitat Pokémon lists for Go Wild Area 2024: Global . It's also worth checking the raid and Max Battle schedules too. On this page: Habitat schedule times Raid schedule Max Battle schedule Electric Hour habitat Pokémon list Poison Hour habitat Pokémon list Habitat schedule times for Pokémon Go Wild Area 2024 Both days of the Go Wild Area 2024: Global event - running from 10am to 6:15pm (local time) on Saturday 23rd November to Sunday 24th November - are divided into two habitat hours: Electric Hour and Poison Hour. These habitats switch on the hour every hour , meaning if your current habitat hour was Electric, then the next is guaranteed to be Poison and vice versa. Thanks to this back and forth continuing throughout both event days, each habitat hour will be live for a total of eight hours - four on the Saturday, four on the Sunday . Due to this, you should have ample time to catch the spotlighted Pokémon if one has caught your eye and we've listed them all further along in this guide. (Though we're not exactly sure what's going on with those odd 15 minutes tacked on to the end of the event. Sorry!) Alongside the habitat hour Pokémon, you may also find yourself encountering Mighty Pokémon. This is a new type of powerful Pokémon you can only find in the wild and the ones spawning are different depending on whether you're playing on Saturday or Sunday. If you'd like to learn more, check out our Mighty Pokémon schedule guide. The Max Out Season is here. The new global event, Wild Area , is nearly here and In the Wild is our lead-up event, which includes the global release of Toxel . You can now catch Dynamax Pokémon through Max Battles . First, however, you need to visit Power Spots to collect Max Particles and complete the To the Max! quest .Don't forget to try out Routes , Gift Exchange and Party Play while you're hunting down rare Pokémon , fighting in the Go Battle League or competing in PokéStop Showcases . Raid schedule for Pokémon Go Wild Area 2024 If you're planning on partaking in any raids during the Go Wild Area 2024: Global event, then it's important to know the raid schedule. While the majority of the Pokémon do remain the same, the ones appearing in three-star raids do differ slightly between Saturday 23rd November and Sunday 24th November. Any Origin Forme Dialga or Palkia you catch may also have their signature Adventure Effects - Roar of Time and Spacial Rend - so, if you're like me and are missing one of these moves, then now is the time to try and catch one. (If I wish real hard, I'll get an Origin Forme Palkia with Spacial Rend this time...) Remember - there is no Remote Raid Pass limit between Friday 22nd November and Sunday 23rd November ! Three Star Four Star Five Star Primal Mega Saturday: Studded Jacket Snorlax Luxray Scolipede Amped Form Toxtricity Origin Forme Dialga Primal Kyogre Mega Beedrill Sunday: Venusaur Studded Jacket Snorlax Electivire Low Key Form Toxtricity Origin Forme Palkia Primal Groudon Mega Ampharos Max Battle schedule for Pokémon Go Wild Area 2024 While the Pokémon appearing in Max Battles remain the same across both days of the Go Wild Area 2024: Global event, it's still a good idea to know what they are, especially if you plan on adding some new Dynamax Pokémon to your collection. The Dynamax Pokémon appearing in Max Battles are: Drilbur Excadrill Amped Form Toxtricity Low Key Form Toxtricity The Gigantamax Pokémon appearing in Max Battles are: Toxtricity Remember - Gigantamax battles are some of the toughest fights you can currently have in Pokémon Go, so, no matter how powerful your Dynamax Pokémon are, it's best to conduct them alongside other trainers. You also can not use Remote Raid Passes for any Max Battle. Electric Hour habitat Pokémon list for Go Wild Area 2024 Here are the Pokémon appearing throughout the Electric Hour habitats during Go Wild Area 2024 : Alolan Geodude Magnemite Voltorb Hisuian Voltorb Electabuzz Electrike Shinx Blitzle Joltik Tynamo Stunfisk Helioptile Poison Hour habitat Pokémon list for Go Wild Area 2024 Below you'll find all of the Pokémon appearing throughout the Poison Hour habitats during Go Wild Area 2024 : Bulbasaur Bellsprout Tentacool Spinarak Paldean Wooper Qwilfish Hisuian Qwilfish Skorupi Croagunk Venipede Skrelp Mareanie Hope you enjoy the habitat hours running throughout Go Wild Area 2024!
In an astonishing turn of events, Botafogo overcame a red card shown to midfielder Gregore within the first 30 seconds to defeat Atlético Mineiro and clinch the Copa Libertadores final. The Brazilian teams faced off in Saturday's final at Buenos Aires' Estadio Mâs Monumental. Former Manchester United player Alex Telles, along with Luiz Henrique and Junior Santos, scored goals that led Botafogo to victory. This marks their first-ever win in the Copa Libertadores, South America's equivalent of the Champions League. Their victory was hard-fought, especially after Gregore was sent off in the opening minute. The incident occurred when one of Botafogo's defenders tried to clear the ball forward, only reaching halfway. Gregore attempted to control the ball but ended up catching Mineiro's Fausto Vera on the head with his raised studs. The game was paused for several minutes as Vera received medical attention. Ricardo Pepi, Malik Tillman make statement to Mauricio Pochettino in Champions League win Luis Suarez makes big decision to quell Lionel Messi, Inter Miami doubts Meanwhile, referee Facundo Figueroa showed Gregore a red card. Despite Gregore's 'calm down' gesture post-tackle, Chelsea legend Pat Nevin insisted it was the correct call. In his BBC Sport commentary, the announcer expressed shock at the intensity on display during the Copa Libertadores final, remarking: "Wow. I'm immediately thinking there are certain referees that will be reaching for the red for that. "It's the Copa Libertadores final, you suspect a yellow but if he goes for a red you will not be shocked. The players are whipped up, I get that. "Less than a minute in, so whipped up. The thing is you do worry about players being injured. Look, he's going off, but you're talking about someone who's got a head injury." Highlighting the gravity of an injury, he added: "A player who rolls about, you don't worry so much about. He's hasn't moved and that's a horrible kick there. The fact he looked up just after it is something. But that is a red with bells on it." He tried to rationalize the situation while stressing caution, noting: "I mean I do understand to some degree, you're so whipped up and excited about it but that. There will be an argument that the head was down, but there is a duty of care, when yu're studs up down. A full speed it's a horrible looking one." As the match progressed, Gregore was sent off the field, and Vera continued playing until halftime before being substituted. Despite Henrique's early goal and Telles' penalty putting Mineiro two goals behind, Vargas managed to score, but ultimately Mineiro couldn't overcome Santos' defense, who sealed the victory with a late goal, ensuring a historic win for Botafogo.
NEW YORK , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the Company's Class A and Common Stock for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The dividend is payable on March 14, 2025 , to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 31, 2025 . About Scholastic For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com . SCHL: Financial View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scholastic-corporation-announces-third-quarter-dividend-302329290.html SOURCE Scholastic Corporation