UCF and Tulsa will test their mettle against each other on Saturday afternoon in the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic in Sunrise, Fla. The Knights will make their first appearance in the event since recording a two-point loss to Missouri in 2022, while Tulsa's last trip to the Orange Bowl Classic was a loss to Florida State in 2012. UCF (7-2) may have something to prove being away from Addition Financial Arena. The Knights are 7-0 at home, whereas a November trip to the Greenbrier Tip-Off in West Virginia produced an 86-70 loss to Wisconsin and a triple-overtime setback against LSU. The Knights relied heavily on their defense in Sunday's 66-51 win over Tarleton State. After a sluggish start offensively, UCF found its rhythm during a 37-point second half. Jordan Ivy-Curry finished with a game-high 16 points and freshman center Moustapha Thiam collected 10 points, nine rebounds and six blocks. UCF's Big 12 opener draws closer (at Texas Tech, Dec. 31), but head coach Johnny Dawkins remains focused on daily improvement. "I feel a sense of urgency to get better, not with regards to Big 12 play to be quite frank, but every game," Dawkins said. "I don't look too far in the future. Pretty much I've always been in the moment as a player and as a person, and so for me it's about just getting better because it's our standards." Tulsa (4-6) looks to stop a three-game slide following a 70-66 home loss to Southern University last Saturday. Keaston Willis scored in double figures for the sixth time this season, netting a season-high 23 points off the bench. But Isaiah Barnes, one of three Golden Hurricane players to start all 10 games, was injured in the first half and played only eight minutes. To complicate matters, head coach Eric Konkol's team is 0-6 when trailing at halftime. "We got to get some guys healthy that can be healthy for next Saturday (against UCF)," Konkol said. "We got a couple other guys dealing with some different things, but then (also) having some planning to figure out what's the best way going forward for this group." --Field Level MediaIt was a fateful night in August 2020 when Barcelona, led by Quique Setien, faced off against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The football world was left in shock as the Bavarian giants decimated the Catalan side 8-2, marking one of the darkest moments in Barcelona's recent history.B.C. expands areas eligible for financial help after October atmospheric river
SFC Energy AG renews framework contract with Fuel Cell Systems Ltd worth EUR 5.5 million for 2025 Brunnthal/Munich, Germany, November 21, 2024 – SFC Energy AG (“SFC”, , ISIN: ), a leading provider of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells for stationary, portable and mobile hybrid power solutions, has secured another framework contract with longstanding distribution partner, key customer and SFC brand ambassador Fuel Cell Systems Ltd. (FCSL). The new contract, valued at around EUR 5.5 million, will contribute to both revenue and earnings in the financial year 2025. As with previous agreements, the new order covers EFOY methanol fuel cells and accessories. FCSL operates as a distributor and project developer for fuel cell solutions supporting decentralized power generation across various applications in the United Kingdom and, more recently, the Netherlands. The increased order value, up from the EUR 4 million order agreement announced in June this year, highlights the steadily growing demand for SFC Energy’s reliable and low-maintenance EFOY fuel cell solutions. The increased order value is driven by demand for SFC fuel cell technology in the application areas of security and surveillance (Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)) as well as measurement systems in environmental technology. FCSL expanded its customer base particularly in the rapidly growing CCTV market. Customers in this area use fuel cells in stationary audio and video surveillance systems – e.g. for protecting and monitoring infrastructure – as well as in mobile applications for monitoring construction sites or large public events. Monitoring is also required for measurement systems in environmental technology. In this area, important environmental data (e.g. water levels, water flow monitoring, noise monitoring and other climate data) need to be reliably measured and transmitted around the clock. By using fuel cells, this task can be accomplished by providing off-grid power for reliable data transmission. CEO of SFC Energy AG: “Together with Fuel Cell Systems, we are accelerating the adoption of SFC fuel cell technology, as evidenced by the significant growth in order volume from this trusted partner. We are providing our customers with a reliable and sustainable off-grid energy source with a lower total cost of ownership. This translates into a competitive advantage for our customers.” CEO of Fuel Cell Systems Ltd.: “In the United Kingdom, our home market, environmental protection and the associated collection of environmental data have recently become very important particularly in the water industry. We see many opportunities here to further promote SFC’s fuel cell technology.” Further information on SFC Energy’s Clean Energy and Clean Power Management solutions can be found at . the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at SFC Energy AG renews framework contract with Fuel Cell Systems Ltd worth EUR 5.5 million for 2025, Department of Energy Issues Call for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercialization Partners to Support the Launch of L’Innovator 2.0 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)... Ricardo’s hydrogen fuel cell module celebrates key milestone to successfully generating power Initially developed to generate high energy output with zero-emissions for the maritime sector as part of the Sustainable... HYZON ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL TRIAL COMPLETION OF NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST FUEL CELL POWERED REFUSE TRUCK WITH MT DIABLO RESOURCE RECOVERY BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyzon (NASDAQ: HYZN)...
3 Things To Consider Before Bringing A Laptop On Your Camping TripTexas' abortion pill lawsuit against New York doctor marks new challenge to interstate telemedicine Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine. It appears to be the first challenge in the U.S. to a state shield law that's intended to protect prescribers in Democratic-controlled states from being punished by states with abortion bans. Prescriptions like these, made online and over the phone, are a key reason that the number of abortions has increased across the U.S. even after state bans started taking effect. Most abortions in the U.S. involve pills rather than procedures. Anti-abortion groups are increasingly focusing on the rise of pills. Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell DAMASCUS (AP) — Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule. The newly installed interim prime minister delivered the sermon at the Umayyad Mosque, declaring that a new era of “freedom, dignity and justice” was dawning for Syria. The gatherings illustrated the dramatic changes that have swept over Syria less than a week after insurgents marched into Damascus and toppled Assad. Amid the jubilation, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with allies around the region and called for an “inclusive and non-sectarian” interim government. US military flies American released from Syrian prison to Jordan, officials say WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has brought an American who was imprisoned in Syria for seven months out of the country. That's according to two U.S. officials, who said Friday that Travis Timmerman has been flown to Jordan on a U.S. military helicopter. The 29-year-old Timmerman told The Associated Press earlier Friday he had gone to Syria on a Christian pilgrimage and was not ill-treated while in a notorious detention facility operated by Syrian intelligence. He said he was freed by “the liberators who came into the prison and knocked the door down (of his cell) with a hammer.” New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the region. Murphy, a Democrat, made the request in a letter Thursday, noting that state and local law enforcement remain “hamstrung” by existing laws and policies in their efforts to successfully counteract any nefarious drone activity. Murphy and other officials say there is no evidence that the drones pose a national security or a public safety threat. A state lawmaker says up to 180 aircraft have been reported to authorities since Nov. 18. Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she 'sustained an injury' from fall on official trip to Luxembourg WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg, according to a spokesman. Pelosi is 84. She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Her spokesman, Ian Krager, did not describe the nature of her injury or give any additional details, but a person familiar with the incident said that Pelosi tripped and fell while at an event with the other members of Congress. The person requested anonymity to discuss the fall because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones in Friday's bombardments. He says it is one of the heaviest bombardments of the country’s energy sector since Russia’s full-scale invasion almost three years ago. He says Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles that were intercepted by F-16 warplanes provided by Western allies earlier this year. Zelenskyy renewed his plea for international unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin. But uncertainty surrounds how the war might unfold next year. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end the war and has thrown into doubt whether vital U.S. military support for Kyiv will continue. Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it 'absurd' NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers are again urging a judge to throw out his hush money conviction. In a court filing Friday, they balked at the prosecution’s “absurd” idea for preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies before sentencing. The Manhattan district attorney’s office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. In court papers made public Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books after Trump’s lawyers filed paperwork earlier this month asking for the case to be dismissed. Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy. Some in the industry believe the returning president will be more responsive to its needs. Economic analysts paint a more complicated picture, as they fear Trump’s pending trade hostilities with major trading partners Canada and China could make an already pricy kind of protein more expensive. Conservationists also fear Trump’s emphasis on deregulation could jeopardize fish stocks already in peril. But many in the commercial fishing and seafood processing industries said they expect Trump to allow fishing in protected areas and crack down on offshore wind expansion. OpenAI's legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI 'dictatorship' A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and best avoid an artificial intelligence ‘dictatorship’ is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker’s ongoing conversion into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. OpenAI is filing its response Friday. Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show. Abdul filed a notice of settlement of the case in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday. The lawsuit filed nearly a year ago had also accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting Abdul after she left “American Idol” and became a judge on Lythgoe’s other competition show “So You Think You Can Dance.” Lythgoe said at the time that he was “shocked and saddened” by the allegations, which he called “an appalling smear.”A TRAVEL expert has revealed the clever packing hack that stops your clean clothes getting dirty on holiday. Travellers are always eager to find new hacks that allow them to pack their luggage more efficiently before jetting off on holiday . 1 A travel expert has revealed an amazing packing hack (stock) Credit: Getty One of the biggest annoyances for those heading abroad is keeping dirty clothes separate from clean ones while on holiday. It goes without saying that our bags often become a jumbled mess by the end of the trip. However, a well-seasoned flyer has shared one method which could help stop this headache for holidaygoers . According to Samantha Hamilton, an expert traveller who runs the New England Wanderlust blog, there is a correct way to pack your dirty laundry when traveling. Read More in Travel ON TRACK New £2billion 'super station' to open in UK with 250,000 passengers a day RIDE ON World’s first 'luxury' theme park to open with rollercoasters and huge water show H amilton, who has been travelling for over 10 years, told holidaygoers: "Keep your dirty laundry in a separate packing cube." The travel whizz says that packing cubes have been the most effective way to contain the smell. She also says they are especially handy as they maintain an element of the compression to save space. A specific compression packing cube will help you save space and keep the smells away from clean clothes. Most read in News Travel BACK UP Passengers call for BAN on reclining plane seats after push from iconic chair brand FULL STEAM AHEAD Packing expert's must-have travel item has cheap £6.99 dupe ON HOLS All the new travel rules Brits face in 2025 from biometric checks to visa-waivers RAILLY PRICEY Journey through Scotland part of world's most expensive £100k train trip Compression packing cubes are great at creating more space in your suitcase as they reduce the room taken up by clothes and other items. Hamilton also advises travellers to “throw a dryer sheet into your dirty laundry cube" to help with bad smells. Lexie Limitless shares her top travel tips and tricks You might not use a lot of dryer sheets in your normal laundry routine, but pack a few to keep your suitcase from permanently absorbing the scent of every adventure. There is no harm in putting them in your suitcase and also in the packing cube with your dirty laundry. Hamilton says they are her "last line of defence" to stop odours from seeping into the rest of her suitcase. And for longer trips they come in handy even more thanks to taking up no room at all. Hamilton added: “I also no longer mix my dirty laundry with my shoe bags, and keep them separate. “I noticed that, especially with shoes like canvas sneakers, they would start to absorb odours from the dirty laundry.” Read more on the Scottish Sun GHOST TOWN Former Scots shopping hotspot 'decaying' as multimillion pound revamp ‘failing’ VAX HORROR Striken Scots 'gaslit' by health bosses after complications from Covid vaccine It follows this travel expert's clever trick using tape that makes packing so much easier and keeps everything in one place. And this packing expert has revealed how to pack enough luggage that is still under 7kg. Holiday packing tips Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday. 1. Write a list Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase. Or for complete ease, try Google's AI app - Gemini - which will create a list for you and help you not over pack. 2. Involve your kids Jemma said: “My girls are getting older, they’re 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say ‘this is what you need’ and they follow the list. “And then I give them a rucksack each - and say to them ‘you can have whatever you want in there as long as it’s not liquid', and they can take that on the plane. And that’s their ‘home away from home’ items.” 3. Try a hack or two She said: "I think they all work, but for different reasons - and you’ve just got to pick the right one for your trip. "Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you’re trying to get a lot of items into your case, it’s a space saver. “Packing cubes are great - for example, I’m going on holiday with my three kids and we’re all using the same suitcase for our clothes. "These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked. "I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we’ve arrived." 4. Decant beauty products Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets - which are much lighter and smaller. Or, if you'll be popping to the shops when you're abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive. 5. Get organised before you come home Jemma said: “When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes. “Also pack it in some form of order - so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person. "Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don’t leave it."
The Adani Group on Saturday clarified on reports of Kenya cancelling more than $2.5 billion in deals after the US' allegations, saying it had not entered into any binding agreement to operate Kenya's main airport. On the pact it had signed last month to build and operate key electricity transmission lines in Kenya for 30 years, the group said the project did not fall within the ambit of SEBI's disclosure regulations, thereby not warranting any disclosure on its cancellation. The Adani Group was responding to notices sent by stock exchanges to confirm reports of Kenyan President William Ruto ordering the cancellation of a procurement process that had been expected to award control of the country's main airport. The flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd, which houses its airport business, in a filing said it had in August this year incorporated a step-down subsidiary in Kenya to upgrade, modernise, and manage airports. "While the company was in discussion with the relevant authority for the said project, till date neither the company nor its subsidiaries (i) have been awarded any airport project in Kenya, or (ii) entered into any binding or definitive agreement in connection with any airport in Kenya," the firm said. Adani Energy Solutions Ltd, the firm that operates power transmission lines, in a separate filing said on October 9 it was awarded the project to construct transmission lines in Kenya. Thereafter, it had incorporated a step-down subsidiary in Kenya. "We submit that the project does not fall within the ambit of item 4 of Para B, Part A, Schedule III of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (Sebi Listing Regulations) which requires intimation to be made for any awarding, bagging/ receiving, amendment or termination of awarded/bagged orders/contracts other than in the ordinary course of business," it said. It said the award of the project was in the ordinary course of business of the company and its subsidiaries as they are engaged in the business of transmission and distribution of energy (among other things). "Consequently, any cancellation of such Project will also not fall within the ambit of item 4 of Para B, Part A, Schedule III of the Sebi Listing Regulations," it added. Adani Energy Solutions Ltd had last month signed a project agreement with the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (Ketraco) for developing three transmission lines and two substations. (Disclaimer: New Delhi Television is a subsidiary of AMG Media Networks Limited, an Adani Group Company.)Wen Sheng, the renowned filmmaker and visionary behind some of the most innovative and captivating videos in recent years, has long been celebrated for his unique storytelling style and artistic vision. With Sora's decision to make his videos available for public use, creators now have the opportunity to explore and experiment with Wen Sheng's groundbreaking work, pushing the boundaries of creativity and expression.
Share this Story : GAMEDAY: Ottawa Senators change up lines as they prepare for Canucks Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Ottawa Senators Hockey NHL Senators Extra GAMEDAY: Ottawa Senators change up lines as they prepare for Canucks The Senators will try to halt a four-game losing skid against the Canucks Author of the article: Bruce Garrioch Published Nov 23, 2024 • Last updated 8 minutes ago • 2 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Shane Pinto of the Ottawa Senators and Mike Matheson of the Montreal Canadiens battle for position in front of goaltender Sam Montembeault. GETTY IMAGES Article content CANUCKS (9-6-3) @ SENATORS (8-10-1) We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team . 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Activate your Online Access Now Article content Something had to change because the club had lost four straight. “I’m not going to change too much in my game,” Pinto said Saturday morning. “I’ve played with Brady before and I know what he brings to the table. I’m just going to support him and do the same things out there.” On defence, Jacob Bernard-Docker will sit again and veteran Travis Hamonic will return against the Canucks. STICKING WITH ULLMARK Goaltender Linus Ullmark will make his third straight start of this homestand and he has to be better. He played well in the club’s 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday but allowed Brett Howdon to score a bad goal in the second that gave his club a 2-0 lead. Ullmark has to be more consistent because this month hasn’t been pretty. He has a 2-4-1 record in seven appearances this month, a 3.14 goals-against average, and a .876 save percentage. That save percentage this month has Ullmark ranked No. 38 in the league in November. He’s ranked No. 41 in the NHL through the whole season with a .887 save percentage. THE HISTORY The Senators dropped both games against the Canucks last season. Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content THE ROSTERS OTTAWA Forwards Tkachuk//Batherson Greig/Norris/Giroux Perron/Pinto/Amadio Cousins/Gaudette/MacEwen Defence Sanderson/Zub Chabot/Jensen Kleven/Bernard-Docker Goalies Ullmark/Forsberg CANUCKS Forwards DeBrusk/Pettersson/Sherwood Joshua/Suter/Garland Heinen/Blueger/Hoglander. Sasson/Räty/Bains Defence Hughes/Hronek Soucy/Myers Brännström/Juulsen Goaltenders Lankinen/Silovs INJURY REPORT OTTAWA Noah Gregor (undisclosed) continues to skate in a non-contact jersey VANCOUVER Brock Boeser skated in practice on Friday and is closing in on a return from his concussion. 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In the week since the brazen shooting , health insurers have removed information about their top executives from company websites, canceled in-person meetings with shareholders and advised all employees to work from home temporarily. An internal New York Police Department bulletin warned this week that the online vitriol that followed the shooting could signal an immediate “elevated threat.” Police fear that the Dec. 4 shooting could “inspire a variety of extremists and grievance-driven malicious actors to violence,” according to the bulletin, which was obtained by The Associated Press. “Wanted” posters pasted to parking meters and construction site fences in Manhattan included photos of health care executives and the words “Deny, defend, depose” — similar to a phrase scrawled on bullets found near Thompson’s body and echoing those used by insurance industry critics . Thompson’s wife, Paulette, told NBC News last week that he told her some people had been threatening him and suggested the threats may have involved issues with insurance coverage. Investigators believe the shooting suspect, Luigi Mangione , may have been motivated by hostility toward health insurers. They are studying his writings about a previous back injury, and his disdain for corporate America and the U.S. health care system. Mangione’s lawyer has cautioned against prejudging the case. Mangione, 26, has remained jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested Monday . Manhattan prosecutors are working to bring him to New York to face a murder charge. UnitedHealthcare’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group, said this week it was working with law enforcement to ensure a safe work environment and to reinforce security guidelines and building access policies, a spokesperson said. The company has taken down photos, names and biographies for its top executives from its websites, a spokesperson said. Other organizations, including CVS, the parent company for insurance giant Aetna, have taken similar actions. Government health insurance provider Centene Corp. has announced that its investor day will be held online, rather than in-person as originally planned. Medica, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health care firm, said last week it was temporarily closing its six offices for security reasons and would have its employees work from home. Heightened security measures likely will make health care companies and their leaders more inaccessible to their policyholders, said former Cigna executive Wendell Potter. “And understandably so, with this act of violence. There’s no assurance that this won’t happen again,” said Potter, who’s now an advocate for health care reform. Private security firms and consultants have been in high demand, fielding calls almost immediately after the shooting from companies across a range of industries, including manufacturing and finance. Companies have long faced security risks and grappled with how far to take precautions for high-profile executives. But these recent threats sparked by Thompson’s killing should not be ignored, said Dave Komendat, a former security chief for Boeing who now heads his own risk-management company. “The tone and tenor is different. The social reaction to this tragedy is different. And so I think that people need to take this seriously,” Komendat said. Just over a quarter of the companies in the Fortune 500 reported spending money to protect their CEOs and top executives. Of those, the median payment for personal security doubled over the last three years to just under $100,000. Hours after the shooting, Komendat was on a call with dozens of chief security officers from big corporations, and there have been many similar meetings since, hosted by security groups or law enforcement agencies assessing the threats, he said. “It just takes one person who is motivated by a poster — who may have experienced something in their life through one of these companies that was harmful,” Komendat said. Associated Press reporters Wyatte Grantham-Philips in New York and Barbara Ortutay in San Francisco, contributed to this report.
State Senator Sean Ryan announces run for Buffalo mayorThe Adani Group on Saturday clarified on reports of Kenya cancelling more than $2.5 billion in deals after the US' allegations, saying it had not entered into any binding agreement to operate Kenya's main airport. On the pact it had signed last month to build and operate key electricity transmission lines in Kenya for 30 years, the group said the project did not fall within the ambit of SEBI's disclosure regulations, thereby not warranting any disclosure on its cancellation. The Adani Group was responding to notices sent by stock exchanges to confirm reports of Kenyan President William Ruto ordering the cancellation of a procurement process that had been expected to award control of the country's main airport. The flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd, which houses its airport business, in a filing said it had in August this year incorporated a step-down subsidiary in Kenya to upgrade, modernise, and manage airports. "While the company was in discussion with the relevant authority for the said project, till date neither the company nor its subsidiaries (i) have been awarded any airport project in Kenya, or (ii) entered into any binding or definitive agreement in connection with any airport in Kenya," the firm said. Adani Energy Solutions Ltd, the firm that operates power transmission lines, in a separate filing said on October 9 it was awarded the project to construct transmission lines in Kenya. Thereafter, it had incorporated a step-down subsidiary in Kenya. "We submit that the project does not fall within the ambit of item 4 of Para B, Part A, Schedule III of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (Sebi Listing Regulations) which requires intimation to be made for any awarding, bagging/ receiving, amendment or termination of awarded/bagged orders/contracts other than in the ordinary course of business," it said. It said the award of the project was in the ordinary course of business of the company and its subsidiaries as they are engaged in the business of transmission and distribution of energy (among other things). "Consequently, any cancellation of such Project will also not fall within the ambit of item 4 of Para B, Part A, Schedule III of the Sebi Listing Regulations," it added. Adani Energy Solutions Ltd had last month signed a project agreement with the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (Ketraco) for developing three transmission lines and two substations. (Disclaimer: New Delhi Television is a subsidiary of AMG Media Networks Limited, an Adani Group Company.)
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As an avid car enthusiast and technology nerd, I've been closely following the developments in the electric vehicle market, particularly the rise of Chinese automakers like Xiaopeng Motors. The company's latest offering, the Xiaopeng G9, has been generating quite a buzz in the industry with its sleek design, advanced features, and competitive pricing. However, despite the hype surrounding the G9, I find myself hesitant to take the plunge and invest in this vehicle. In this article, I will delve into the reasons behind my hesitation and provide a detailed analysis of the Xiaopeng G9.
With the release date set for June 20th next year in North America, anticipation for "28 Years Later" is at an all-time high. Fans around the world are eagerly counting down the days until they can once again immerse themselves in the gripping, heart-pounding world of the "28 Days Later" series.
As the game's popularity waned over time, many players moved on to newer titles and trends. Yet, amidst the dwindling numbers, this lone player remains steadfast in their dedication to "Lonely Warrior". They have embraced the solitude, finding beauty and meaning in the quiet moments of exploration and self-discovery. In a world where multiplayer games dominate the scene, this solitary player has chosen to walk their path alone, forging their own destiny and writing their own story.