NoneThe Lions Club motto is “We Serve” and we served the community of Guam by providing free medical services to over 150 men, women and children. These were done by providing vaccinations, free diabetes and high blood pressure screening, free eye examinations by Island Eye Institute, free wellness examinations by Seventh Day Adventist Clinic providers, free pediatrics examinations and care by Dr. April Marquez from Public Health, free diabetes screening and foot care by Dr. Teresa Borja of Marianas Footcare, and free internal medicine consultations by yours truly. The Department of Public Health and Social Services, Guam Memorial Hospital and Naval Hospital nurse Megan Hadrick provided outstanding services. Special thanks to all the other nurses and others too numerous to name who did vital signs and the Lions Club volunteers who helped with registration and referral to the medical providers. Mayor Melissa Savares and her staff were fantastic by providing their community center for the event and we are so very grateful! Guam Radiology Consultants provided free ultrasound services and can provide pregnancy ultrasound services for expectant mothers to evaluate the progress of the pregnancy. We also want to thank the people of Guam for their outstanding support, and we look forward to more community outreaches to provide more free medical services! We serve! Thank you.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest-growing trends worldwide. Businesses are now utilizing AI to create more efficient workplaces. It’s no surprise that businesses like Xobee Networks, Sandler Training, Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, and Anchored Web Solutions employ AI to enhance their companies in new ways. AI has also started to impact the legal side, with attorneys using various forms of AI to help with research. Associate Aisha O. Otori and Partner Sherrie M. Flynn of Coleman & Horowitt LLP, a law firm based in Fresno, discussed how AI has touched their practice and their interactions with clients. Flynn, an attorney with Coleman & Horowitt since 2013, said many attorneys distrust AI. When they do use it, it is mainly for research purposes. “It’s just amazing to me that I can start with Google, and I can type in a legal question into Google and it’ll come up with an answer,” Flynn said. “Now, I don’t trust that answer, but at least it gives me some framework to start.” One of the most popular AI programs for attorneys is LexisNexis. LexisNexis is a website for “law firms, corporations, government agencies and academic institutions seeking legal solutions, news and business insights.” Although LexisNexis is a trusted resource, it doesn’t always give Flynn and Otori what they need. “I was doing some research and asked a question in the LexisNexis system, and it came up with an answer and cited a particular act, but it didn’t actually give me the code section,” Flynn said. “I was like, ‘Okay, what code section is that act?’ It turned out I was researching copyright. It was a trademark code section, or vice versa, but it wasn’t applicable to the research I was doing.” Despite a few flaws, LexisNexis is reliable more often than not. “It makes it so much quicker and easier to get the research headed in the right direction,” Flynn said. “We still have to read the cases. We still have to synthesize it and apply it to the facts, but it makes research so much quicker and so much less expensive for our clients than it used to be when we really had to guess where to start or do a lot of fumbling to start.” Otori emphasized the importance of closely examining AI-generated information. “I think the most important thing with us in using AI tools for research is that we have to ensure that whatever information we’re getting out of it is being vetted and making sure we are quoting or citing it correctly, especially in terms of the papers that are submitted to the court,” Otori said. Otori gave an example of a lawyer who entered a case into ChatGPT without vetting the information received. The lawyer submitted the case to the court and got it sent back because some of the cases were non-existent. The lawyer ended up getting sanctioned. “No lawyer wants to be a ChatGPT lawyer, right? I mean, that doesn’t work,” Otori said. “There’s just a lot of use cases for AI, but the main thing as lawyers is to make sure you’re vetting it and you’re analyzing it.” AI is also used to draft patents, communicate with clients, and perform risk analysis. One of the biggest questions surrounding AI is the uncertainty of where it falls when it comes to legal questions such as copyright. ScoreDetect, a copyright protection website, states, “AI systems are not recognized legal entities that can hold rights. However, each image prompt represents a creative composition, requiring human judgment and decision making.” Flynn believes that the law regarding AI copyright isn’t solid and that it needs to be more transparent about what AI can and can’t do. She said that at least eight AI-related laws will go into effect from January 2025 to January 2026. Another concern of Flynn’s is that businesses need to tell employees what information should or shouldn’t be inputted into AI programs. If businesses aren’t cautious, they could lose their trade secrets when putting information into AI programs. “You don’t want your employees dumping information into something like ChatGPT because then someone else can get that information, and you lose the trade secrets of your business, Flynn said. So you need to train employees too and have a policy in place as to what employees can use to make sure they even understand what is confidential information for your business and what’s not.” Parsec Education, a Fresno-based K-12 data analytics company, announced Wednesday Editor's note: On Nov. 15, The Business Journal's news team Mayd Modern Mediterranean, a Mediterranean restaurant in north Fresno, was Kaiser Permanente Northern California announced Monday its health plan has
Workday ( NASDAQ:WDAY – Free Report ) had its price target hoisted by Morgan Stanley from $315.00 to $330.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the software maker’s stock. A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on WDAY. Scotiabank began coverage on shares of Workday in a research note on Monday, November 18th. They set a “sector outperform” rating and a $340.00 target price on the stock. Loop Capital cut their price objective on Workday from $270.00 to $242.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. JMP Securities reiterated a “market outperform” rating and set a $315.00 target price on shares of Workday in a report on Thursday, September 19th. Evercore ISI lowered their target price on Workday from $300.00 to $290.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 20th. Finally, KeyCorp upped their price target on Workday from $275.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating and twenty have issued a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $288.14. View Our Latest Analysis on Workday Workday Trading Down 1.3 % Workday ( NASDAQ:WDAY – Get Free Report ) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, November 26th. The software maker reported $1.89 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.76 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $2.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.13 billion. Workday had a return on equity of 6.21% and a net margin of 19.86%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.47 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Workday will post 2.4 EPS for the current year. Insiders Place Their Bets In other Workday news, insider Richard Harry Sauer sold 3,134 shares of Workday stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $235.78, for a total value of $738,934.52. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 85,795 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,228,745.10. The trade was a 3.52 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Also, major shareholder David A. Duffield sold 66,492 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $261.20, for a total value of $17,367,710.40. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 102,997 shares in the company, valued at $26,902,816.40. The trade was a 39.23 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last 90 days, insiders sold 359,954 shares of company stock valued at $88,742,132. 20.00% of the stock is owned by insiders. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Workday A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Capital Performance Advisors LLP purchased a new position in shares of Workday in the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. SouthState Corp raised its position in Workday by 614.3% in the second quarter. SouthState Corp now owns 150 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 129 shares during the period. Crewe Advisors LLC raised its position in Workday by 56.6% in the second quarter. Crewe Advisors LLC now owns 155 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the period. Goodman Advisory Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Workday during the 2nd quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Meeder Asset Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Workday by 42.2% during the 3rd quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 145 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 43 shares during the period. 89.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. About Workday ( Get Free Report ) Workday, Inc provides enterprise cloud applications in the United States and internationally. Its applications help its customers to plan, execute, analyze, and extend to other applications and environments to manage their business and operations. The company offers a suite of financial management applications to maintain accounting information in the general ledger; manage financial processes, such as payables and receivables; identify real-time financial, operational, and management insights; enhance financial consolidation; reduce time-to-close; promote internal control and auditability; and achieve consistency across finance operations. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for Workday Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Workday and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .VMMC inaugurates new MAGITING ‘70 Wellness Wing with Newport World ResortsThrough all the upsets, unexpected rises and falls, there are nine teams still in the mix to play in the conference championship game. No. 14 Arizona State and No. 17 Iowa State have the best odds, yet a multitude of scenarios could play out — 256 to be exact. There's even the possibility of an eight-team tie. It may take a mathematician to figure out which teams are in the Dec. 7 game in Arlington, Texas — even for the ones who win. Travis Hunter, Colorado. The Buffaloes' two-way star has excelled on both sides of the field, making him one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Cam Skattebo, Arizona State. The senior running back can do a little of everything, but excels at punishing would-be tacklers. He's one of the nation's leaders in yards after contact and the focal point of the Sun Devils' offense. Shadeur Sanders, Colorado. If it weren't for Hunter, Sanders might be the Heisman favorite. The son of coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur is fifth nationally with 3,488 yards passing and has been a big part of the Buffaloes' turnaround. DJ Giddens, Kansas State. The Wildcats' running back is one of the nation's most versatile players. He is ninth nationally with 1,271 rushing yards and has added 21 receptions for 258 yards. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona. The Wildcats have struggled this season, but McMillan has not. He is third nationally with 1,251 receiving yards with seven touchdowns on 78 catches. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech. The Red Raiders' junior linebacker leads the Big 12 with 68 tackles, averaging 10.2 per game. He also has four sacks. Brendan Mott, Kansas State. He's a menace to opposing quarterbacks, leading the Big 12 with 8 1/2 sacks. The Big 12 has nine teams already bowl eligible and two more a win away. The winner of the Big 12 championship game will be in the mix for a College Football Playoff spot. Arizona State, Iowa State, No. 19 BYU, Colorado, Kansas State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia have already clinched bowl berths. Kansas and Cincinnati can get into the postseason with wins this weekend. Gus Malzahn, UCF. Despite successes in recruiting, the Knights are 10-14 in two seasons since moving to the Big 12. Maybe not enough to get shown the door this year, but another mediocre season could lead UCF to make a change. Kyle Whittingham, Utah. Whittingham was one of the Pac-12's best coaches, leading the Utes to consecutive conference titles. Utah was expected to contend for the Big 12 title its first year in the league, but enters the final weekend 1-7 in conference play, which could push Whittingham toward retirement since it's doubtful he'd be fired. Neal Brown, West Virginia. The Mountaineers' coach was in a precarious spot at the end of last season and West Virginia hasn't lived up to expectations this season. The Mountaineers are eligible to go to a bowl game for the second straight season, but Brown could be on the hot seat even after signing a contract extension before the season. Josiah Trotter, West Virginia. The redshirt freshman is the latest Trotter to have success at the linebacker position, following the footsteps of his father, former Philadelphia Eagles player Jeremiah Trotter, and brother Jeremiah Trotter Jr., a current Eagles linebacker. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State. The Michigan State transfer has been just what the Sun Devils' needed: an agile quarterback who extends plays with his legs and rarely makes bad decisions. Bryson Washington, Baylor. The Bears' running back has rushed for 812 yards — 196 against TCU — and 10 TDs. TCU has the Big 12's highest rated 2025 recruiting class with six four-star players among 26 commitments, according to the 247 Sports composite. Receiver Terry Shelton of Carrollton, Texas, is the highest-rated recruit at 71st nationally. Baylor is next with five five-star players among its 20 commitments, including running back Michael Turner, rated 13th at his position out of North Richland Hills, Texas. Texas Tech is ranked seventh in the Big 12, but has four four-star recruits.
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NEW YORK , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape - The global insurtech market size is estimated to grow by USD 77.41 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 42.35% during the forecast period. Increasing need to improve business efficiency is driving market growth, with a trend towards investors collaborating with insurtech firms. However, high cost of investment poses a challenge. Key market players include Acko Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd., Allianz SE, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Charles Taylor Ltd., Cuvva Ltd., Cytora Ltd., DeadHappy Ltd., Flock Ltd., Friendsurance, Kin Insurance Technology Hub LLC, KYND Ltd., Laka Ltd., Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Milvik AB, Nimbla Ltd., Quantemplate Technologies Inc., simplesurance GmbH, Slice Insurance Technologies Inc., Uinsure Ltd., Urban Jungle Services Ltd., Wrisk Ltd., ExtraCover Ltd., and F2X Group Ltd.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF InsurTech Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2018 - 2022 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 42.35% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 77.41 billion Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 40.22 Regional analysis North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America Performing market contribution North America at 51% Key countries US, China, India, UK, and France Key companies profiled Acko Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd., Allianz SE, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Charles Taylor Ltd., Cuvva Ltd., Cytora Ltd., DeadHappy Ltd., Flock Ltd., Friendsurance, Kin Insurance Technology Hub LLC, KYND Ltd., Laka Ltd., Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Milvik AB, Nimbla Ltd., Quantemplate Technologies Inc., simplesurance GmbH, Slice Insurance Technologies Inc., Uinsure Ltd., Urban Jungle Services Ltd., Wrisk Ltd., ExtraCover Ltd., and F2X Group Ltd. Market Driver InsurTech, the fusion of Insurance and Technology, is creating waves in the industry. This innovation is revolutionizing the creation, distribution, and administration of insurance products. From social insurance to life & health, auto, marine, liability, buildings, and commercial buildings insurance, InsurTech is transforming business lines and product lines. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are driving personalized solutions for niche customers. Real-time tracking and monitoring information enable better risk monitoring and decision making. Customer data is the new currency, with predictions based on purchase quantity and consumer needs. Cloud computing, blockchain, IoT, and digital solutions are the new norm. InsurTech is transforming insurance planning with big data, chatbots, and on-premise solutions. Insurance carriers are embracing digital transformation, leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance customer experience. The future of InsurTech lies in continuous innovation and meeting evolving customer needs. Investors are showing heightened enthusiasm towards partnering with InsurTech firms, as evidenced by the recent conference where 1,500 investors, entrepreneurs, and insurance executives convened. The primary objective of the event was to explore how technology is revolutionizing the insurance sector. Technological advancements have significantly impacted the insurance value chain, streamlining costing processes, enhancing consumer experience, increasing transparency, reducing fraud through data analysis, and simplifying claims for customers. InsurTech companies are prioritizing the growing consumer demand for tailored insurance products and personalized services. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges The InsurTech market is revolutionizing the insurance industry by creating and distributing innovative insurance products using technology. Challenges in insurance creation and administration are being addressed through the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Social insurance and customer data analysis help insurers make accurate predictions and personalized decisions for insurance planning. Real-time tracking and monitoring information are crucial for risk monitoring and customer satisfaction. Insurance carriers are embracing digital solutions to meet consumer needs, including cloud computing, IoT, and blockchain. Business lines and product lines are catering to niche customers with specific risk profiles. Machine learning algorithms help insurers assess purchase quantity and make informed decisions. Big data and chatbots streamline customer interaction and improve decision-making processes. Solutions providers are leading the digital transformation in insurance, offering cloud-based and on-premise solutions for life & health, auto, marine, liability, buildings, and commercial buildings insurance. IoT devices provide real-time data for dwelling coverage, contents coverage, and risk monitoring. The integration of technology in insurance is a game-changer, enabling insurers to provide customized solutions and improve overall customer experience. Insurance firms are embracing the sale of products through the latest technology, known as InsurTech. However, this new approach necessitates specialized training for insurance staff to effectively use the technology and understand the insurance offerings. Retraining is essential to ensure that employees can provide clients with suitable insurance solutions. Many firms are integrating technology with banking and broking services, but managing these systems effectively requires technical expertise, which some firms may lack. Therefore, investing in trainers for staff and brokers is crucial for successful implementation of InsurTech solutions. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This insurtech market report extensively covers market segmentation by Application 1.1 Marketing and distribution 1.2 IT support 1.3 Claim management 1.4 Policy administration and management 1.5 Others Deployment 2.1 On-premises 2.2 Cloud Geography 3.1 North America 3.2 Europe 3.3 APAC 3.4 Middle East and Africa 3.5 South America 1.1 Marketing and distribution- The InsurTech market's marketing and distribution segment is poised for significant growth during the forecast period. The widespread use of smartphones and easy internet access have fueled digital marketing and distribution of insurance policies through advanced technologies. Regulations mandating electronic promotion system certifications ensure security. Mobile point-of-sales in e-retail is gaining acceptance, providing insurance companies with opportunities to cater to busy customers. InsurTech platforms offer chatbots for live customer interaction and resolution of queries, enhancing the digital experience. Customer-centricity and high ROI are driving segment growth. InsurTech startups disrupt traditional financial services with increased access, transparency, and lower costs. Automation through pattern recognition algorithms and predictive coding reduce industry overheads and improve process efficiency. Deregulation of equity crowdfunding and private startup investments attract investors, further fueling market growth. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis Insurance Technology, or InsurTech, refers to the use of technology to create, distribute, and administer insurance products. This innovative sector is revolutionizing the industry by enabling the creation of ultra-customized policies tailored to individual needs. Social insurance, life & health, auto, marine, liability, buildings, and commercial buildings insurance are just a few areas benefiting from InsurTech. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are key technologies driving personalized offerings. Customer data is analyzed to provide accurate risk assessments and pricing. Cloud computing and deployment models allow for flexible and scalable solutions. Blockchain ensures secure and transparent transactions. Business analytics and IoT devices provide real-time data for risk assessment and claims processing. InsurTech is transforming various insurance sectors, including life & health, auto, marine, liability, buildings, and home insurance. Dwelling coverage and contents coverage are now offered with greater precision and efficiency. The future of insurance is technology-driven, offering customized policies and improved customer experiences. Market Research Overview The InsurTech market refers to the use of technology to create, distribute, and administer insurance products. This includes social insurance, life & health, auto, marine, liability, buildings, and commercial buildings insurance. Customer data is a crucial element, with machine learning and artificial intelligence used for predictions based on consumer needs, purchase quantity, and decision making. Real-time tracking and monitoring information are essential for insured parties, and businesses are leveraging digital solutions to streamline insurance planning. Cloud computing, blockchain, IoT, and big data are transforming the industry, with solutions providers offering digital transformation through on-premise and cloud-based platforms. Chatbots and insurance carriers are also part of this landscape, enhancing customer experience and enabling efficient claim processing. Overall, InsurTech is revolutionizing the insurance industry by providing innovative digital solutions for various business lines and niche customers. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Application Marketing And Distribution IT Support Claim Management Policy Administration And Management Others Deployment On-premises Cloud Geography North America Europe APAC 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: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/insurtech-market-to-grow-by-usd-77-41-billion-2024-2028-driven-by-business-efficiency-needs-and-ai-impacting-market-trends---technavio-302328190.html SOURCE Technavio © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Manchester's ‘hidden angels’ who can watch your every moveImages that depict the faces of girls with nude bodies have led to the departure of leaders from a private school in Pennsylvania, prompted a student protest and triggered a criminal investigation. A juvenile suspect was "removed from" Lancaster Country Day School and his cellphone was seized by investigators in August, Susquehanna Regional Police Department Detective Laurel Bair said Tuesday. It's the latest example of how the use of artificial intelligence to create or manipulate images with sexual content has become a concern, including within school settings. U.S. law enforcement has been cracking down on graphic depictions of computer-generated children as well as manipulated photos of real ones. The Justice Department says it's pursuing those who exploit AI tools and states are racing to enact laws to address the problem. Get top local stories in Philly delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC Philadelphia's News Headlines newsletter. A new Pennsylvania state law that takes effect late next month explicitly criminalizes making or disseminating AI-generated child sexual abuse material. And police in South Korea are on a seven-month push to combat explicit deepfake content, with tougher penalties, expanded use of undercover officers and increased regulation of social media. Concerns in South Korea deepened after unconfirmed lists of schools with victims spread earlier this year. As part of the police investigation into what the Lancaster Country Day School describes as "disturbing AI... Mark ScolforoHARTFORD – Two Black Lives Matter protesters arrested in 2020 have won a $41,000 settlement that ends their civil lawsuits against the city of Waterbury and two of its former police officers. The city’s mayor and police chief both said the settlement reached Wednesday at U.S. District Court in Hartford before Judge Janet Hall is a means of ending the case without enduring a protracted trial or admission of wrongdoing. Jury selection was scheduled to begin in March 2025. Rudonna Legree and Juicy Reid-Stith will share the money with their attorney, Alexander T. Taubes, who said he will charge a “reduced” rate for his services to enable his clients to split a larger amount. The pair sued the city and officer David Terni and Capt. Steve Gilmore, claiming their 1st and 14th Amendment rights were violated during a social justice protest in front of the police station on East Main Street on May 31, 2020. They claim the arrests were illegal, and that their rights to speech and assembly were violated. It happened just days after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer got national attention. The two were among 17 protesters arrested during the event. Previously, the city lost its legal bid to end the case on the basis that the officers had qualified immunity based on “arguable probable cause” to make the arrests. A federal court judge disagreed and allowed the case to go forward. Taubes said the consequences of the arrest were particularly severe for Legree, who spent five months in prison when the arrest complicated conditions of a previous criminal record that includes several convictions for larceny and one for interfering with police in 2023. Charges associated with the 2020 arrest were dropped. “It’s important for police to understand the people’s right to speak out, even when the people being criticized are the police,” Taube said. According to the complaint, Legree said she listened to speakers, kneeled, marched through downtown and made her way with Reid-Stith and others to the Waterbury Police Department. Reid-Stith and Legree claim they never heard a police order to disperse from the street. Reid-Stith said “all hell broke loose” when the order to arrest protesters was said to have been made by Gilmore and Terni. Both officers have retired within the past 18 months. Legree claims she was dragged by police into the street and forcibly arrested. Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski Jr. said he stands firmly behind the city’s police officers. “From everything I have seen, I believe the officers acted prudently and I continue to support the police department,” he said. “There was no admission of liability.” The decision to settle was made because of the risk trials carry. “This outcome was in the best interest of the city,” Pernerewski said. “And it was a number that made sense and wasn’t all that difficult to reach.” No additional police training is planned to avoid similar conflicts in the future, he noted. “This happened before we had body cameras, which would have been helpful,” the mayor said. “I am comfortable that the officers acted appropriately.” Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo said he wasn’t part of settlement discussions involving Taube, two attorneys from the city Corporation Counsel’s Office and U.S. District Court magistrate Robert Richardson. “There was no finding of false arrest or misconduct,” Spagnolo said. “We still stand by the actions police took, which were prudent.” Contact Brigitte Ruthman at bruthman @ rep-am.com.
Craig Shirley, conservative-minded author who has written biographies of Ronald Reagan and tomes about World War II, is penning a book about President-elect Donald Trump’s stunning political revival: “Comeback,” The Post has learned. “I’m going to go back four years to the end of the 2020 campaign and detail his revival and comeback,” Shirley, who was also a history consultant on the 2024 film “Reagan,” about the former president. “I’m going to try to explain how and why he won, something the elites didn’t grasp,” Shirley told The Post of Trump. Only a positive book can be written on the merits about Trump’s historic political revival — not a negative screed, he said. “My books were favorable to Reagan because the facts were favorable to Reagan. This book will be favorable to Trump because the facts are favorable to Trump,” Shirley, 68, said. The book will be laid out chronologically because every day of Trump’s comeback bid was “an exciting day,” he said. Shirley said he will also examine cultural wars that benefitted Trump, such as the fight over transgender rights. He pointed to the conservative backlash and boycott against Budweiser’s “Bud Light” beer after it had transgender actress and TikTok personality Dylan Mulvaney promote its brand as a turning point. Trump’s 2024 campaign aides have already indicated they will work with Shirley. “The remarkable history of the 2024 Donald Trump campaign is too important to be left to rank amateurs and leftists with an agenda. That is why we are working with the consummate historian and Reagan biographer Craig Shirley, who we know will record the facts as they are in his book, ‘Comeback,'” said one of Trump’s campaign pollsters, John McLaughlin. “As Shirley has proven time and time again, he is dedicated to facts and not biases, rumors and conjecture.” It comes after senior campaign staffers issued a joint statement Wednesday saying they will refuse to work with author Michael Wolff on his book about Trump’s re-election. “A number of us have received inquiries from the disgraced author Michael Wolff, whose previous work can only be described as fiction. He is a known peddler of fake news who routinely concocts situations, conversations, and conclusions that never happened,” the statement said. “As a group, we have decided not to respond to his bad faith inquiries, and we encourage others to completely disregard whatever nonsense he eventually publishes. Consider this our blanket response to whatever he writes.” Shirley has long been active in Republican and conservative causes. His father, Edward, was a founding member of the New York Conservative Party.Australia proposes bill to ban teens below 16 from using social media
EA FC 25 vs FIFA 19 compared - I played both to find out if EA Sports' game has actually improvedUrban Outfitters ( NASDAQ:URBN – Free Report ) had its price objective hoisted by Telsey Advisory Group from $44.00 to $46.00 in a report issued on Wednesday, MarketBeat.com reports. They currently have a market perform rating on the apparel retailer’s stock. Telsey Advisory Group also issued estimates for Urban Outfitters’ FY2025 earnings at $3.91 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.76 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.92 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $4.15 EPS. URBN has been the subject of a number of other reports. StockNews.com lowered Urban Outfitters from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, September 28th. BMO Capital Markets lowered their price target on shares of Urban Outfitters from $42.00 to $39.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, August 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of Urban Outfitters from $48.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 22nd. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Urban Outfitters from $52.00 to $43.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 22nd. Finally, Citigroup increased their price target on Urban Outfitters from $39.00 to $42.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have assigned a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Urban Outfitters presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $46.27. Get Our Latest Research Report on Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters Trading Up 2.6 % Urban Outfitters ( NASDAQ:URBN – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 26th. The apparel retailer reported $1.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.82 by $0.28. The firm had revenue of $1.36 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.34 billion. Urban Outfitters had a net margin of 6.11% and a return on equity of 15.86%. Urban Outfitters’s revenue was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.88 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Urban Outfitters will post 3.79 earnings per share for the current year. Insider Buying and Selling at Urban Outfitters In other news, CEO Tricia D. Smith sold 11,730 shares of Urban Outfitters stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $35.29, for a total transaction of $413,951.70. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website . Insiders own 31.80% of the company’s stock. Institutional Trading of Urban Outfitters Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Urban Outfitters by 1.1% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,799,366 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $107,244,000 after buying an additional 31,100 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP boosted its stake in Urban Outfitters by 116.3% in the 2nd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 2,288,817 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $93,956,000 after purchasing an additional 1,230,771 shares during the period. Fisher Asset Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Urban Outfitters by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 2,073,416 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $79,433,000 after purchasing an additional 62,019 shares during the period. American Century Companies Inc. lifted its stake in Urban Outfitters by 20.5% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,555,067 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $63,836,000 after acquiring an additional 264,708 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Urban Outfitters by 1.2% in the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,481,469 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $56,765,000 after purchasing an additional 18,249 shares in the last quarter. 77.61% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Urban Outfitters Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Urban Outfitters, Inc engages in the retail and wholesale of general consumer products. The company operates through three segments: Retail, Wholesale, and Nuuly. It operates Urban Outfitters stores, which offer women's and men's fashion apparel, activewear, intimates, footwear, accessories, home goods, electronics, and beauty products for young adults aged 18 to 28; and Anthropologie stores that provide women's apparel, accessories, intimates, shoes, and home furnishings, as well as gifts, decorative items, and beauty and wellness products for women aged 28 to 45. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Urban Outfitters Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Urban Outfitters and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Students of several universities and colleges in the state capital took out marches and hosted programmes to mark the Constitution Day on Tuesday. At University of Lucknow (LU), students associated with National Student Union of India (NSUI), Bhim Army Student Federation (BASF) and All India Student Association (AISA) raised slogans and held discussions regarding the Constitution and the recent violence in Sambhal near the Ambedkar statue on the campus. They read out the preamble on the occasion. Slogans such as ‘Constitution Zindabad’ and ‘Bhartiya Loktantra Zindabad’ were raised. At an event organised by the department of political science of LU, Vidhan Sabha speaker Satish Mahana spoke about the significance of the Constitution. Competitions were held at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Legal Aid Centre and the department of chemistry. The PHYSOC Society of the Department of Physics (LU), organized an educational tour for postgraduate students to the Ambedkar Memorial Park. A ‘Samta March’ was taken out by Birsa Ambedkar Phule Student Association (BAPSA) of Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU). As part of the march, students and professors walked from gate number 3 – gate number 1 of the university hailing ‘Birsa, Phule and Ambedkar’. Later in the evening, a cultural programme was held in which democratic songs were rendered by the students. A ‘padyatra’ was taken out by National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit-1 of Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). It was flagged off by director Prof. Vineet Kansal. Later, a debate competition was organised by the NSS wing on Fundamental Rights versus Fundamental Duty and if there was a need for an additional bench of the Supreme Court in South India to ensure timely, accessible and affordable justice in view of legal challenges?’ The preamble and a summary of the Constitution were distributed by Prof. Robin Sharma among students at Shia PG College. A lecture series was organised among the students and teachers of Shri Jai Narayan Mishra. Rakesh Kumar Mishra, an LU professor, spoke about the process of making the Constitution and its present context. The preamble was read collectively by students and teachers at Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti Language University and Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya and State Lalit Kala Akademi. Students of Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical Institution also organised programmes and competitions to mark the occasion. A rally was taken out at King George’s Medical University followed by a cultural programme. At an event organised by the social welfare department of the state government, the preamble was read out collectively by its employees.
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In 2020, disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp increase in malaria-related mortality, with an additional 55,000 deaths counted that year. Since then the total number of deaths from malaria, which is caused by a mosquito-borne parasite, has gradually shrunk, as has the mortality rate. The estimated 2023 mortality rate in Africa of 52.4 deaths per 100,000 population at risk meanwhile still remains more than double the target level set by a global strategy for combating malaria through 2030, WHO said, insisting “progress must be accelerated”. Vaccine promise WHO pointed to the wider rollout of malaria vaccines as a promising development, expected to save tens of thousands of young lives each year. The two jabs currently in use, RTS,S and R21/Matrix-M, hold the promise of significantly easing the burden in Africa, which accounts for up to 95 percent of all malaria deaths. Malaria vaccines were first introduced in April 2019, first in Malawi, with Kenya and Ghana following suit. Through the end of 2023, nearly two million children in those three countries received jabs of the RTS,S vaccine, WHO said. “We saw in those three pilot countries... a 13-percent drop in mortality during the four years of the pilot program,” said Mary Hamel, who heads WHO’s malaria vaccine team. The WHO now looked forward to seeing a similar drop in other countries introducing the vaccines, she told reporters, pointing out that countries that began introducing the jabs early this year were “following a similar trajectory”. So far, 17 nations across sub-Saharan Africa have included the jabs in their routine immunization programs, she said. Another eight countries had been approved to receive funding towards introducing the vaccines through the vaccine alliance GAVI, WHO said. ‘Curb the threat’ In another promising development, new-generation dual-insecticide nets nets are becoming more widely available. These nets, which are coated in a new generation pyrrole insecticide in combination with the standard pyrethroid insecticide, have been shown to offer far better protection against malaria. The WHO estimated earlier this year that such nets had averted 13 million malaria cases and nearly 25,000 deaths over three years. 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Australia's first noise-actived cameras were switched on at Brighton-Le-Sands today as the start of a 12-month trial to crack down on car hoon behaviour. or signup to continue reading Two of the noise cameras have been placed at undisclosed locations in Bayside and will be moved at a moment's noise to hoon hotspots throughout the local government area. A third noise camera has been placed at an undisclosed location in Wollongong. The noise cameras are a joint trial between the EPA, Bayside Council, police and Transport for NSW. UK company Intelligent Instruments has provided the emerging technology, the SoundVue Noise Camera System, which has been used in London and New York. The noise cameras record audio and video of noisy vehicles and use an advanced microphone to identify which vehicle is causing the noise and how loud it is. The video and audio recording is then automatically sent to the camera operators and police for further action. The cameras have been installed in seven areas of the UK, Paris and some areas in New York. The first camera installed in the UK resulted in excess of 150 fines within a three-month period. The trial of noise cameras in Bayside to tackle hooning was a pre-election promise by Rockdale MP Steve Kamper was first suggested in the Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Heidi Lee Douglas in 2022. Mr Kamper and Bayside Mayor Edward McDougall were at Brighton this morning to announce the official start of the trial. "The cameras are moveable depending on the data that comes in," Mr Kamper said. " If they need to be moved from somewhere on The Grand Parade to Dolls Point or somewhere else they are needed we will do it. It's about making sure we are capturing noise levels from car hoons. "This is emerging technology. The key is to extract sounds from car hoons from the background noise. It's about getting the right data and making a decision. If we need legislation to enforce penalties then we will. "The impact of 'hooning' behaviour on residents in the Bayside community should not be underestimated. Local residents and businesses have had enough," Mr Kamper said. "The locations of the cameras were chosen after consultation with the local community, councils and experts. Feedback on the locations saw some of the highest ever engagement on the EPA 'have your say' website. "We are committed to finding solutions that make our community safer, and this trial will help us better understand the potential of noise cameras to identify and respond to anti-social behaviour and reckless driving." Bayside Mayor Edward McDougall said the noise camera trial was fantastic news for Bayside. "We have been lobbying for this for a long time. With speed cameras and now the noise camera trial it goes to show that our concerns about car hoons are being taken seriously by the State Government," he said. Fines will not be issued during the trial period, but a review will help determine if the cameras can be used for regulatory purposes in the future. The trial will conclude by December 2025. Covering Georges River Council, Bayside Council and general news. For news tips contact me at jgainsford@theleader.com.au Covering Georges River Council, Bayside Council and general news. For news tips contact me at jgainsford@theleader.com.au
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