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November saw the return of the AEW Continental Classic, a tournament that will decide the new holder of the AEW Continental Championship. The round-robin-style tournament sees two leagues, blue and gold, battle it out in order to make it to the league finals where the top scorers from each league will face off. This year, the Gold League features multiple beloved superstars, including Darby Allin, Claudio Castagnoli, Ricochet, and Will Ospreay. Unfortunately, one of these wrestlers appears to be injured after their first match. According to a report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select , fan-favorite superstar Juice Robinson suffered an injury during his match against Ospreay on the Nov. 30 episode of AEW Collision (taped Nov. 27). "Robinson took on Will Ospreay in a Gold League match in the AEW Continental Classic," Sapp reported. "Ospreay was victorious in the contest." "Robinson was seen on crutches during WrestleCade weekend and had his left ankle wrapped. Switchblade Jay White was helping him get around." Juice Robinson has sustained an injury, @FightfulSelect has learned. He was on crutches this weekend at Wrestlecade pic.twitter.com/ZASB4Aukjj Other details on the injury have yet to be revealed. This marks a significant setback for a wrestler who returned from injury at AEW Double or Nothing on May 26, 2024. Robinson first made his professional wrestling debut in 2008 for Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (IWA). He would soon find himself involved with other independent promotions, like the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and AAW Wrestling. More Professional Wrestling: Jake 'The Snake' Roberts Reveals Why He Left WWE In 2011, Robinson signed a developmental contract with WWE and started wrestling with Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) under the name CJ Parker. Robinson soon found himself at NXT as a hippie character who eventually turned on the audience, berating them over environmental issues. Unhappy with his time at the company, Robinson asked for his release, which was confirmed by WWE on April 3, 2015. More Professional Wrestling: WWE Superstar Jade Cargill 'Secret' Injury Details Reportedly Revealed Robinson soon became a prominent figure with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), winning multiple titles, teaming with David Finlay, and having memorable feuds with the likes of Jon Moxley, Cody Rhodes, and Kenny Omega. He also performed with promotions like Ring of Honor (ROH) and Impact Wrestling. While still signed with NJPW, Robinson also signed with AEW, specifically working on Tony Khan's newly acquired ROH umbrella. Robinson eventually reunited with Jay White to form Bullet Club Gold, later referred to as the Bang Bang Gang, alongside Austin and Colten Gunn. Hopefully, Robinson will be able to make a swift and safe recovery. More Professional Wrestling: Former AEW Women's Champion Toni Storm Announces Shocking Retirement For more AEW and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports .
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana closed out a historic regular season with a record-setting performance. Now, the 10th-ranked Hoosiers must play the waiting game to see if they will be in the College Football Playoff mix. Kurtis Rourke threw two of his record-tying six touchdown passes to Elijah Sarratt, Justice Ellison and Ty Son Lawton each ran for scores and the Hoosiers routed rival Purdue 66-0 to reclaim the Old Oaken Bucket — and perhaps clinch a playoff spot Saturday. “It’s been a great season, these guys have had a lot of success, the leadership has been great and it’s been a great year for Indiana,” coach Curt Cignetti said. “We’re not finished yet and we’re not satisfied.” When Cignetti was asked if Indiana earned a playoff spot, he added: “Yeah, absolutely.” Indiana (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) extended its single-season school record for wins with No. 11 by handing Purdue its most lopsided loss in the 125-game series, breaking the previous mark of 52-7 in 1988. It was also Indiana’s largest home win in the series, surpassing the 37-0 victory in 1917 and the largest league win in school history. The only blemish: Indiana was eliminated from the Big Ten championship game when No. 4 Penn State 44-7 beat Maryland earlier in the day. Indiana running back Justice Ellison dives during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Bloomington, Ind. Credit: AP/Darron Cummings But that didn’t tarnish the celebration for the team with the most losses in FBS competition at 714. “It was a pretty dominant win,” Cignetti said. “I thought we really played well on defense and we missed some opportunities on offense, but it’s a rivalry game.” Purdue (1-11, 0-9) closed the season with another ugly chapter. The Boilermakers lost their last 11 games, suffered three shutouts and six losses of 35 or more points, including Saturday’s — the most lopsided loss in Purdue history, breaking the 66-7 mark set earlier this season. A worker blows snow cleans snow from the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Indiana and Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Bloomington, Ind. Credit: AP/Darron Cummings Purdue went winless in league play for the fourth time since 1946, failed to beat an FBS foe for just the second time in college football’s modern era and was shut out by Indiana for the first time since 1945. The cold, snowy conditions that forced field crew members to use leaf blowers to clear the hash marks and yard lines during the first half only made the sting of this loss worse. “It was the worst performance offensively that I’ve ever seen,” embattled Purdue coach Ryan Walters said. “We couldn’t do anything. I didn’t see this coming. I thought we had a good week of practice, but when we play top-10 teams, we see how far we have to go.” Ellison's 2-yard run midway through the first quarter gave Indiana the lead. The Hoosiers made it 28-0 with three second-quarter scores — a 14-yard pass from Rourke to Ke'Shawn Williams, an 84-yard TD pass from Rourke to Elijah Sarratt and Lawton's 4-yard run. The Boilermakers never recovered. Rourke was 23 of 31 with 349 yards, becoming the third Indiana player with six TD passes in a game. Sarratt caught eight passes for 165 yards as Indiana outgained Purdue 582-67 in total yards. Boilermakers quarterback Hudson Card was 6 of 13 with 35 yards and one interception. He did not play in the second half. Takeaways Purdue: The Boilermakers added another miserable memory to maybe the worst season in school history: Giving away the Old Oaken Bucket. Now the questions begin. What went wrong? What can be fixed? Will coach Ryan Walters return for his third season? Indiana: The Hoosiers rebounded from their first loss with another good showing. Indiana fixed the blocking miscues that plagued it the previous two weeks and even though the Hoosiers fell just short of playing for a Big Ten title, they still hope to be among the expanded playoff field. Poll implications The zaniness of rivalry week could push Indiana up a few spots, though they're more interested in seeing where the playoff selection committee puts the Hoosiers. Up next Purdue: Winter workouts and spring practice. Indiana: Waits to find out its next opponent and word from the CFP committee.REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — Box Inc. (BOX) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $12.9 million. The Redwood City, California-based company said it had net income of 5 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, came to 45 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. 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Salman Raja withdraws resignation He has withdrawn his resignation, as party did not accept and asked him to continue, confirms Waqas Akram ISLAMABAD: Salman Akram Raja has withdrawn his resignation as the secretary general of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on the party direction. “Yes, he has withdrawn his resignation, as party did not accept and asked him to continue,” confirmed PTI Information Secretary Waqas Akram, when The News approached on his cell phone. He explained that Salman Akram visited the residences of martyrs and also participated in the party’s political committee meeting. PTI secretary general had tendered his resignation from the party post after he was criticized by some of the party members for not being able to come to Islamabad from Lahore and take part in the protest here along with a convoy of protestors. After the eventful November 26 party leadership and workers’ retreat from the federal capital, next day, he had issued a video message that objection was raised as to why he could not reach Islamabad in protest. He had explained his position and that of party workers, citing strict measures taken by the government and blockade of roads and bridges. Salman Akram said that it was not possible for him to play tricks, and go to D-Chowk and have his pictures taken; it was not appropriate for him. “I will always come before you with the truth, I will explain what I can do and I will also explain what I cannot do,” he had said.Rhett Dryburgh had no choice but to say goodbye to the “love of his life”, Semaphore eatery, Sarah’s Sister’s Sustainable Cafe. The devastated business owner is still coming to terms with the closure of his much-loved vegan venue, which he had operated for four years but had served the local community for almost five decades. “It’s been incredibly tough, we’ve just been hanging on by our fingertips and unfortunately we just haven’t been able to make it through to the new year,” Mr Dryburgh, 25, said. “It’s been very upsetting to close what you have been working on. It’s the love of our life. You don’t get up and work everyday unless you love it.” Mr Dryburgh took over the cafe during the pandemic and battled through some tough times, but said the current cost-of-living crisis, coupled with rising business expenses, left him with no option but to close the doors permanently on December 7. “It was really out of our hands by the end. It was purely a financial decision, unfortunately it was just not viable anymore,” he said. SCROLL DOWN FOR THE LIST OF 2024 CLOSURES Operating expenses, including energy and food costs, rent and insurance premiums, had skyrocketed in the last couple of years, Mr Dryburgh said. He said the cafe’s electricity and gas bill had risen 100 per cent up to $12,000 per annum. “It’s just a ridiculous cost increase and we just couldn’t take it anymore,” Mr Dryburgh said. “We can’t keep passing on the price increases to the customers because we love them and we can’t keep expecting them to foot the bill.” Rhett Dryburgh at his former hospitality venue, Sarah's Sister's Sustainable Cafe in Semaphore. Picture: Rhett Dryburgh A dish from Sarah's Sister's Sustainable Cafe. Picture: Rhett Dryburgh Mr Dryburgh’s story has been mirrored across the state’s hospitality industry in 2024, with a string of venues, from cafes and restaurants to bars and clubs, shutting their doors for good. These include longstanding institutions such as Cardone’s at Jetty Rd , Glenelg, and Martini’s on the Parade , in Norwood, to newer establishments like My Lover Cindi , on Pirie St, burger bar chain Cheffy Chelby’s and Port Adelaide nightclub Confession . Confession owner Shane Hryhorec, who closed his disability-friendly nightclub in April, said people were spending less on a night out than ever before. “We had one night and it was a free event and a third of the people in the room weren’t paying for anything at all,” Mr Hryhorec said. “There was a significant drop on the per head spend – about a 40 per cent reduction across three years. It’s sad because people just have less places to go, less live entertainment venues and less options.” Confession owner Shane Hryhorec. Picture: Supplied Mr Hryhorec said the dire situation facing hospitality business owners would only get worse, before it gets better. “I’m seeing a lot of businesses open and they last three months,” he said. “I hate to not be positive but I do think the next 12 months will be the same, potentially worse.” Publican Simone Douglas was forced to close the doors on her city cafe, The dob on King William , in May. She still operates the Duke of Brunswick Hotel and the Port Admiral Hotel at Port Adelaide. “You never want to admit failure but when you’ve thrown everything at it and you’re still losing money, you just have to call it quits,” Ms Douglas said. “Everyone is just a bit exhausted. We love the industry but it’s been a very tough year and we’ve had to dig in hard, just to stay open.” The gap between large and small venues will only widen in the future, Ms Douglas said. “There’s going to be a much bigger divide between those large-scale footprint operators, and those smaller cafes and bars, as owners look to increase profitability,” she said. “The industry isn’t going anywhere but it’s going to have to evolve and change.” Simone Douglas, owner of the Duke of Brunswick. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Morgan Sette Mr Hryhorec called on the state government to “do more” to support hospitality businesses, including easy-to-apply for grants, similar to those offered during the pandemic. “I think that would go a long way, because once businesses close, they stay closed,” he said. Mr Dryburgh said it’s going to be a “rough summer” for hospitality operators and urged people to support local businesses if they can. “If businesses can make it through to the new year, I have some hope and optimism that we could see some improvement in the second half of 2025,” he said. “And an interest-rate cut from the RBA would be a nice present for everyone.” Australian Hotels Association SA chief executive Anna Moeller said there had been a “perfect storm” of economic crises that had hit the hospitality in the wake of Covid – cost of living, which affected the number of patrons coming through their doors, and cost-of-operating that had seen their bills for facilities, insurance and ingredients skyrocket. “There’s all these fixed costs that they just can’t change,” said Ms Moeller, who also blamed “overwhelming” regulations and “red tape”. “I think it was that perfect storm that has seen the industry have an unnaturally high number of closures.” WHERE ARE THEY NOW: LIFE AFTER HOSPO AHA chief executive Anna Moeller. Picture: Supplied Ms Moeller said skills and labour shortages were further devastating hotels and restaurant owners, who were struggling to fill vital roles, particularly chefs and cooks. “It is incredibly bad,” she said. “There are some places that cannot open their kitchen every day because they cannot get a cook or a chef. There are regional areas that have got FIFO workers that are cooks and chefs – FIFO is no longer just mining, it’s hospitality.” She said caps on migration and overseas students and the perception that hospitality was a “job that you did before you started your career” were also recruitment hurdles. Ms Moeller said the death knell for some restaurants and cafes was the fact that costs deferred during Covid – such as rent and insurance – were now coming due and struggling business owners could not afford them. “It was like this cliff that they were rapidly approaching,” she said. “Once the Covid era ended and people could operate again, all of those debts fell due. We could see the cliff coming and we were saying our second wave of Covid won’t be sickness, it will be the closure of all these businesses that lived through but then once everything becomes due ... it is disastrous.” 11 VENUES WE LOVED AND LOST IN 2024 Cardone’s Jetty Rd, Glenelg Cardone's Seafood and Grill Restaurant at Jetty Road, Glenelg, closed this year. Picture: File After 24 years operating in the same location, owner-operator Nick Cardone was left with no choice but to shut down his restaurant in March , due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic combined with rising business costs. Owner Nick Cardone with comedian Barry Humphries at Cardone's. Picture: File “It really saddens me. This is my life. Day in, day out. I don’t remember having three days off in a row for a very, very long time,” Mr Cardone told The Advertiser at the time. “I get emotional about it. I still can’t believe it’s actually closed. It’s really taken a toll on me, it’s been very emotional and overwhelming to be honest. “As disappointing as it is, it’s a sign of the times.” Enzo’s Ristorante Port Rd, Hindmarsh The Fazzari family closed their restaurant Enzo's on Port Road after 25 years this year. (Back) Natalie, Matt, Anthony and Alex. (Front) Teresa and Enzo Fazzari. Picture: Tom Huntley One of Adelaide’s most iconic Italian restaurants, Enzo’s Ristorante, finally closed its doors in May after 25 years. The building’s lease was up and the venue’s owners, Enzo and Teresa Fazzari, decided it was the right time to hang up the apron. Teresa and Enzo Fazzari owners of Enzo's Ristorante which closed this year. Picture Mark Brake “I’ve got very mixed emotions. Sadness in a way, humbled by the response and proud to have achieved 25 years in this restaurant,” said chef Mr Fazzari, 69. Enzo’s has won multiple awards, including Excellence in Formal Italian Dining in 2017 and 2019 in SA, and was the one of the first Australia restaurants to be awarded the Ospitalita Italiana accreditation by the Italian Government for its authentic Italian dining experience. Martini’s on the Parade The Parade, Norwood Chef and owner Larry Piscioneri closed down his acclaimed Italian restaurant Martini’s on the Parade. Larry Piscioneri at Martini’s on the Parade. Owner and executive chef Larry Piscioneri said the current “uncertain economic climate” left him with little choice but to sell the business after almost two decades . “It’s the right call to make,” he told The Advertiser. Mr Piscioneri, 54, said consumer spending had been well down due to the cost of living crisis, and he estimated trade at Martini had fallen almost 50 per cent in the year leading up to its closure in May. Business costs had also surged, he said. Italian restaurant Martini’s on the Parade. Picture: File “It’s been frustrating to run a business in the last four years. It’s had its highs and lows. The last year has been the hardest,” he said. “I have so many loyal customers ... but people just don’t have the money to spend on dining out, and the cost of everything has gone up. “It’s very hard to turn a profit in this climate.” Fire and Vine Bevington Rd, Glenunga Inaugural head chef Jamie Bennie and owner George Melissourgos at Fire and Vine. Picture: Matt Loxton Succeeding a dining institution like Cork & Cleaver was never going to be easy but this new restaurant barely got off the ground. Owner George Melissourgos closed his steak and seafood eatery in June , nine months after he opened , and just a fortnight after a less-than-flattering SA Weekend review . The review, by respected Adelaide food writer Simon Wilkinson, described lengthy service delays, including an hour wait for entrees. A chicken dish at Fire and Vine in Glenunga. Picture: Matt Loxton Mr Melissourgos told The Advertiser staff recruitment was an “ongoing” issue for the venue. “We are trying to find good, reliable, consistent staff that we can rely on and have on-call if we need them. That’s the biggest thing,” he said at the time. Paddy Barry’s Gilles St, Adelaide Paddy's Barry on Gilles St. Picture: Facebook The pressures of running a small business while raising a young family led to Jimmy Barry closing his popular city coffee spot . Mr Barry, who took over the cafe formerly known as Sibling in 2021, said it wasn’t an easy decision but “ultimately, family comes first”. Paddy's Barry owner James Barry at his former Adelaide cafe. Picture: Facebook “After three incredible years, it brings sadness and relief to say we’re shutting our doors in the coming months. A decision that wasn’t easy to make,” he explained in a post on social media. “Ultimately, family comes first and I want to be the best dad, partner, son, brother and friend I possibly can. With the pressure of small business, I’m finding it hard to be present.” Known for brewing some of Adelaide’s best coffee, the cafe nestled in Adelaide’s south and named after the owner’s grandad was a hit with locals for years. North Adelaide Burger Bar O’Connell St, North Adelaide North Adelaide Burger Bar has closed its doors for good. Picture: File Late night eats in North Adelaide will never be the same. The home of the original AB meal, and a staple of SA’s fast food history for over seven decades, this legendary burger bar shut up shop for good in June . North Adelaide Burger Bar. Picture: File Its owners announced their decision on social media, revealing that “the current financial climate, rising costs of running the business and increased utility expenses” had made it impossible for them to continue trading. The post said the tough decision had been made despite their “best efforts” to keep the burger bar’s storied legacy alive. Cheffy Chelby’s Morphett Vale and Hallett Cove Michelle Lowe at her Cheffy Chelby’s venue in Port Noarlunga. Picture: Tom Huntley Owner-operator Michelle Lowe pulled the pin on her award-winning chain of breakfast burger bars in April, citing rising costs and customers’ reticence to spend for her devastating decision. It came after she was forced to close her flagship Port Noarlunga eatery when the building it was located in was declared derelict and unsafe by the local council in February 2023. Ms Lowe said customers simply weren’t spending as much money as in the past – and the figures no longer added up, with soaring food costs meaning a small coffee should practically cost up to $8. “I’ve taken too many hits. It’s like I’m playing Mortal Kombat and I keep getting killed,” said Ms Lowe, a chef, who launched the business after losing her job at the start of the pandemic. Folklore Cafe Mundy St, Port Adelaide Anika Harvey at Folklore Cafe in Port Adelaide. Picture: Tom Huntley This community favourite overlooking the Port Adelaide River shut its doors permanently in Februar y after almost 10 years of trading. “It’s with a very heavy heart that I have decided to close Folklore Cafe,” owner Anika Havey said in an emotional Facebook post. “It’s been an incredible nine years and I feel very lucky to have been here for this long.” The popular cafe served a range of dishes made from local and sustainable produce. Ms Havey explained how difficult it was to reach the decision after making strong connections in the community. Terroir Auburn Main N Rd, Auburn, Clare Valley Dan Moss and Annika Parish at Terroir Auburn. Picture: File Owners Dan Moss and Annika Parish said the “extremely volatile and uncertain economic future” of the country was a big factor in their decision to close their award-winning restaurant in May . In an emotional social media post, the couple said political leaders had yet to “fully recognise” the serious issues crippling the state’s hospitality industry. Kingfish starter at Terroir Auburn. Picture: Supplied “We are just simply not willing to carry any debt into the rest of the year, and risk our young family’s future on a game that is impossible to win for small business owners in 2024. “We won’t be the only ones making this decision this year. Brilliant and very talented operators will be faced with this choice also, and we hope they have the courage to make the right business decision for their families.” Mr Moss has since joined nearby Skillogalee Estate as their executive head chef . My Lover Cindi Pirie St, Adelaide Owner Rachel Hosking at My Lover Cindi. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe The venue hosted a farewell weekend at the end of May, with its owner-operators Rachel Hosking and Kate Toone saying the “exorbitant costs” of running a nightclub left them with no other choice but to pull the pin . “All good things must come to an end. The simple answer is that maintaining the exorbitant costs of a night-time venue has been near impossible for the whole three years and finally at this point we can no longer continue,” they said in a social media post. It came a few months are they told followers they were facing “extreme” venue challenge s in a “vulnerable” Facebook post urging locals to help them “turn things around” by heading out and buying tickets to events if they could. Ponyboy Murray Bridge The yoghurt shop and cafe founded by members of Murray Bridge’s horse-racing community started with a gallop in 2022. But just weeks before Christmas, they announced they were at the finish line . “We put our heart and soul into Ponyboy but unfortunately we couldn’t make it work,” the Ponyboy team said at the time. “There’s no doubt it’s a challenging period for many in the community and we definitely felt that as a small business, particularly in the last 12 months.” In a post to Facebook, Ponyboy thanked patrons, saying the business had “loved being a part of the Murray Bridge community” and appreciated the support of its “lovely customers”. 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Maupay also had a dig at Everton when he departed on loan to Marseille in the summer and his latest taunt has further angered the Premier League club’s supporters. The 28-year-old said on X after Sean Dyche’s side had lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on Sunday: “Whenever I’m having a bad day I just check the Everton score and smile.” Whenever I’m having a bad day I just check the Everton score and smile 🙂 — Neal Maupay (@nealmaupay_) December 29, 2024 Former boxer Tony Bellew was among the Toffees’ supporters who responded to Maupay, with the ex-world cruiserweight champion replying on X with: “P****!” Maupay endured a miserable spell at Everton, scoring just one league goal in 29 appearances after being signed by the Merseysiders for an undisclosed fee in 2022. He departed on a season-long loan to his former club Brentford for the 2023-24 season and left Goodison for a second time in August when Marseille signed him on loan with an obligation to make the deal permanent. After leaving Everton in the summer, Maupay outraged their fans by posting on social media a scene from the film Shawshank Redemption, famous for depicting the main character’s long fight for freedom.
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) ruled out vs. RamsSTEM Toys Market to grow by USD 8.09 Billion (2024-2028), driven by emphasis on STEM education; Report on AI's impact on market trends - TechnavioWashington, D.C., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAINN , the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, today announced it has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant , a public grant opportunity open to registered charities in the United Kingdom and Ireland and registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the United States who are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. The grant will support RAINN’s efforts to expedite access to trauma-informed support for sexual violence survivors of all ages, delivering critical interventions where people already communicate. Now in its seventh year, the AWS IMAGINE Grant provides vital resources to nonprofit organizations looking to deploy cloud technology as a central tool to achieve mission goals. As part of the program, AWS seeks proposals for big ideas on how to leverage cloud technology in new and innovative ways to accelerate impact in local and global communities. RAINN was named a winner in the Pathfinder – Generative AI category, which recognizes highly innovative, mission-critical projects that leverage generative AI. RAINN will receive up to $200,000 in unrestricted funding, up to $100,000 in AWS Promotional Credits, and implementation support from the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center . Proposals were judged on several factors including the innovative and unique nature of the project, impact on mission-critical goals, and clearly defined outcomes and milestones. RAINN will use AWS generative AI services to integrate RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline and additional support mediums for survivors directly into social media, gaming, and social networking sites. Through this integration, RAINN aims to expedite access to trauma-informed support for sexual violence survivors of all ages, delivering critical interventions where people already communicate. “RAINN is honored to be a 2024-2025 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Pathfinder recipient,” said Bill Bondurant , Chief Technology Officer for RAINN. “AWS enables RAINN support specialists to connect with survivors, especially those from vulnerable populations, where they are already communicating and may be most comfortable accessing support. Reaching out for help is already difficult, and removing barriers to accessing crisis support for survivors is a critical component of RAINN’s mission. Together, utilizing AWS services, we will help more survivors and work towards creating a world free from sexual violence.” "At AWS, we're inspired by the nonprofit sector's unwavering commitment to preserving the dignity and health of people and our planet," said Allyson Fryhoff, managing director of nonprofit and nonprofit health at AWS. "Our Imagine Grant winners are pioneering groundbreaking, technology-driven approaches that will amplify their mission impact and build a more equitable and compassionate world. We are thrilled to work alongside these organizations, helping them leverage the transformative capabilities of the AWS Cloud to bring these projects to life.” Since the launch of the IMAGINE Grant program in 2018, AWS has awarded over $14M in unrestricted funds, AWS Promotional Credits, and expert technical guidance to over 130 nonprofit organizations in support of their technology-driven goals. Previous winners are currently using AWS services to tackle critical challenges such as eliminating barriers to food security , improving maternal health outcomes , helping millions access clean and safe drinking water globally, tackling rare disease research, and more. Over 85,000 nonprofit organizations worldwide use AWS to increase their impact and advance mission goals. Through multiple programs tailored specifically to the nonprofit community, AWS enables nonprofits of all sizes to overcome barriers to technology adoption, while enhancing the scale, performance, and capabilities of mission operations. For more information on the AWS IMAGINE Grant, visit https://aws.amazon.com/government-education/nonprofits/aws-imagine-grant-program/ ### About RAINN RAINN , the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, help organizations improve their sexual assault prevention and response programs, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, free, confidential help is available 24/7 by calling 800.656.HOPE (4673) or visiting hotline.RAINN.org . Contact: Erinn Robinson Director of Media Relations media@rainn.org
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President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money convictionInquirer file and stock photos MANILA, Philippines — Not a lot of Filipino workers who will end up unemployed when Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) and internet gaming licensees (IGLs) shut down by the end of the year are taking advantage of job fairs organized by the government for their benefit. For the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole), there were a number of reasons for this, including their belief that the total ban on Pogo and IGL operations ordered by President Marcos starting Jan. 1 would not push through. “Some of them were still looking for jobs with similar wages and benefits they are receiving from their work at IGLs. But we all know that most of the work offered in job fairs are for entry-level positions,” Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said in a news conference on Monday. READ: Pogo ban will affect over 30,000 Filipino workers – DOLE It was also possible they were just not interested in the positions being offered, he noted. Laguesma added that aside from skills mismatch, applicants might also be facing “geographical mismatch”—which means they may have the required skills set but their work might take them to another region. “On that score, we are also advocating for employers to do telecommuting, so that their workers will not be dislocated and there will be no social cost. But there are just some jobs that really require a physical presence,” he explained. “There are no extensions to the Dec. 31 deadline, but the Dole will still continue in January and February to help the displaced employees of Pogos and IGLs. I assure you that we will help those who will go to Dole. To those who will not reach out, we will still provide help through Public Service Employment Services in partnership with local governments,” Laguesma said. Affected employees of unregistered Pogo and IGL firms can also apply at job fairs, he added. “Although we are focused on providing jobs to displaced workers of legitimate Pogos and IGLs, we will not drive away workers of illegal firms because we know that they also need help,” Laguesma said. The Dole has also finished profiling some 27,790 Filipino workers with existing IGL operations in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon and Central Visayas. But the number of affected workers may reach up to 42,000, which also accounts for indirectly hired and utility workers. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . Four mega job fairs dedicated to displaced Pogo and IGL workers were held in Parañaque City, Makati City, Cavite province and Pasay City from October to November. At least 202 IGL workers were hired on the spot. A total of 435 workers applied for unemployment insurance benefit, 708 for employment facilitation, 118 were given livelihood assistance, and two were referred for skills and technical training.The Green Party is set to suffer significant losses in the Irish General Election, with its leader expecting just a handful of parliamentarians to be returned. Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman said the party could not buck the trend in Ireland of junior coalition partners in Fine Gael and Fianna Fail governments losing support in subsequent elections. He said they expected to retain two to three seats out of the 12 they had won in the 2020 election on the back of a worldwide “Green wave”. “Undoubtedly it’s a disappointing result for our party today,” Mr O’Gorman told reporters in Ongar, Dublin. “It’s hard for a smaller party in government, that’s long been the tradition, the history in Ireland. We hoped going into the election to buck that but we haven’t been able to buck that today.” Mr O’Gorman, a candidate in Dublin West, is among the outgoing Green Party TDs in a battle to retain their seats. Culture Minister Catherine Martin, who is fighting to remain a Green Party TD for Dublin Rathdown, said it was a “very tight” race in her four-seat constituency. “We go in (to government) not afraid of that because the issue of the climate and biodiversity crisis is (greater) than our survival,” she said on RTE Radio. “I stand over and am proud of our track record of delivery.” Green candidate in Waterford Marc O Cathasaigh said he would not be “in the shake-up” to retain his seat in that constituency, while junior minister Ossian Smyth looks at risk of losing his seat in Dun Laoghaire. Junior minister Joe O’Brien is expected to lose his seat in Dublin Fingal, Neasa Hourigan is at risk in Dublin Central, while Wicklow’s Steven Matthews garnered just 4% of first preferences. Former Green Party leader Eamon Ryan, who announced his retirement from frontline politics in June, said his party had not had a good day. Arriving at the count centre at the RDS in Dublin, the outgoing environment minister told reporters: “If you don’t get elected you accept that, but you come back stronger and you learn lessons, and we’ve done that in the past and we will do that again.” He added: “No matter what the results today there will be a strong Green Party in Ireland, we have deep roots in the community and it’s a very distinct political philosophy and I think there is still space for that in Irish politics, for sure.” Mr Ryan said he did not believe his decision to retire, and the timing of his announcement, had affected the party’s showing. “Unfortunately – and this is just one of those days – we didn’t get the number of votes,” he said. He added: “We’ll look back and see what are the lessons, and what can we learn and what can we do differently. “It’s just one of those days when we didn’t have a good day.
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