Bathinda: BJP received a setback in Handiaya village near Barnala as former district president and two-time councillor Gurmeet Singh, along with several others, joined AAP in the presence of AAP president Aman Arora on Wednesday. The AAP claimed that along with Gurmeet Singh, BJP state executive member Harinder Singh Sidhu and BJP leaders Charanpreet Singh and Buta Singh also joined AAP. We also published the following articles recently Former AAP councillor Hussain joins AIMIM Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots, has joined AIMIM and will contest the upcoming assembly elections from Mustafabad. Hussain is currently in jail, so his family met with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi to formalize his candidacy. The party believes this move will bolster their campaign for justice for riot victims. AAP and BJP spar on on Rohingyas The AAP accused the BJP of hypocrisy, citing a 2022 tweet by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri as evidence of the BJP's involvement in housing Rohingya refugees while publicly opposing them. AAP leaders, including CM Atishi and MP Sanjay Singh, claim this tweet exposes BJP's deceitful politics. 'Broke parties, then established their own government': AAP MP Sanjay Singh slams BJP AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticized the BJP for forming the Maharashtra government, accusing them of breaking other parties. Eknath Shinde, despite staying with the BJP, was sidelined. Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Chief Minister, with Shinde and Ajit Pawar as Deputy CMs. Singh also condemned UP CM Yogi Adityanath's comparison of Sambhal rioters to those targeting minorities in Bangladesh. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .Whether it’s running riot at the top or and PSG desperately struggling to even reach the knockout rounds, this new format has certainly given us plenty to digest. So, what about this week? What were the biggest stats and stories you might have missed? Liverpool had to battle hard to pick up a 1-0 win away at Girona on Tuesday, needing a 63rd-minute Mohamed Salah penalty to get the job done. In fact, they wouldn’t have made it over the line were it not for the performance of goalkeeper Alisson, who replaced Caoimhin Kelleher after a long spell on the sidelines. Alisson showed absolutely no signs of rust, making five saves, eight recoveries and a high claim to help preserve his clean sheet, ensuring Girona failed to find the net despite attempting 13 shots to the tune of 1.21 Expected Goals. The Brazilian goalkeeper now has 21 clean sheets in Champions League play for Liverpool, tying him with Pepe Reina for the most in club history. Most Champions League clean sheets for Liverpool in the era: ◉ 21 – Alisson Becker (49 games) ◎ 21 – Pepe Reina (46 games) Ali equals Pepe. 🧤 — Squawka (@Squawka) Kylian Mbappe kicked things off as Real Madrid beat Atalanta last night, scoring after just 10 minutes in Bergamo. That said, it was 1-1 by half-time and Real Madrid needed goals from Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham to ensure a 3-2 win against their Italian counterparts. Nevertheless, that brought the France international to 50 Champions League goals, becoming just the ninth player to do so. However, at 25 years and 356 days old, Mbappe is the second-youngest player of all time to reach that total, behind only Lionel Messi, who managed it at 24 years and 284 days old. But it wasn’t all fun and games on Tuesday for Mbappe, who left the field in the 36th minute after pulling up with an injury. Carlo Ancelotti will be praying it’s nothing serious as he prepares for some key La Liga clashes and the Fifa Intercontinental Cup. Bayern Munich were at their rampant best on Tuesday, overcoming a fifth-minute Shakhtar Donetsk goal to tear their opponents apart 5-1. It was Michael Olise who inspired the Bavarians, scoring twice and assisting once in a stunning individual display that also included six successful dribbles, 11 touches in the opposition box and just one dispossession. Olise has seven goals and six assists to his name in 21 appearances across all competition for Bayern this season, but his second of the night in the dying moments on Tuesday will be up there among his best, gliding past numerous Shakhtar defenders before finding the bottom corner. Sublime stuff from Olise, who is undoubtedly being missed by supporters. That aforementioned win for Liverpool leaves them top of the Champions League with six wins from six, with 13 goals scored and just one conceded — Inter are the only other side who can boast that record in the latter. Of course, Arne Slot cannot take all the credit for the Reds’ continental exploits. Liverpool have now won each of their last 10 group stage/league phase matches in this competition, with 27 goals scored, just two conceded and a ridiculous eight clean sheets. Liverpool’s last 10 group stage/league phase games in the Champions League: WWWWWWWWWW ◉ Goals: 27 ◉ Conceded: 2 ◉ Clean sheets: 8 Perfect. 💯 — Squawka (@Squawka) Whether under Slot or Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool are just phenomenal in European football. If Jhon Duran isn’t careful, he’s going to become ‘s starting striker very soon. The Colombian netted Villa’s second goal in the 52nd minute after coming on at half-time away at RB Leipzig on Tuesday, with fellow substitute Ross Barkley scoring late to eventually seal a 3-2 victory in Germany. Duran now has goals as a substitute across all competitions this season, which is more than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues so far. Across all games he’s played, Duran has nine goals to his name, surpassing his total for the entirety of last season. Bayer Leverkusen just never, ever know when they’re dead. Time and again, Xabi Alonso’s men have struck late over the last 18 months and without that habit, there’s no way they’d have won a Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double last season, or reached the Europa League final for that matter. did it again on Tuesday, with full-back Nordi Mukiele scoring in the 90th minute to seal a 1-0 home victory against Italian giants Inter, sparking yet more wild scenes of celebration at the BayArena. Incredibly, that’s the first goal Inter have conceded in this season’s Champions League, which obviously means their unbeaten record has come to an end — Liverpool are the last remaining side yet to lose this season. Bukayo Saka has quite simply been a force of nature this season. The England star scored two goals and assisted the other as swept Monaco aside 3-0 at the Emirates on Wednesday night, which actually ends a two-game drought for goal contributions recently. But even that lean spell won’t register as much of a mark on his record this season, with Saka now on 21 direct goal contributions across all competitions, scoring nine times and assisting 12. In fact, among players, Mo Salah is the only one who can boast a better record at a mind-boggling 28. Only two Premier League players have been directly involved in 20+ goals across all competitions this season. Bukayo Saka (21) 🤝Mohamed Salah (28) — Squawka (@Squawka) Saka’s heroics on Wednesday mean Arsenal have won all six of their home games without conceding in the Champions League group stage/league phase since the start of last season. Did you know Manchester City had lost just one of their last four matches across all competitions going into Wednesday? Of course, they’d only won one, too, with that run including the infamous late collapse against Feyenoord and just about scraping a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. A more accurate summary of their form would be just one win from their last nine matches across all competitions. Well, you can now make that one run from 10 after they went down 2-0 away at Juventus in the Champions League, thanks to second-half goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie. This truly is a spectacular collapse from a team that has been all-conquering for so long. No stat is likely to sum up their last 10 games better than the fact they’ve conceded 23 goals during that time — as many as they’d conceded in their previous 30 outings. Man City's last 10 games across all competitions: LLLLLDLWDL And they've conceded 23 goals in that time. 👀 — Squawka (@Squawka)
Article content JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment occurred close to where he was at the time, getting ready to board a flight in Sanaa and that a crew member was injured. “The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few meters from where we were — and the runway were damaged,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on the social media platform X. He added that he and U.N. colleagues were safe. “We will need to wait for the damage to the airport to be repaired before we can leave,” he said, without mentioning anything about the source of the bombardment. The Israeli strikes followed several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel. The Israeli military said it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa and ports in the cities of Hodeida, Al-Salif and Ras Qantib, along with power stations. It didn’t immediately respond to questions about Tedros’ statement. The latest strikes came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that “the Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas and Hezbollah and Assad’s regime and others learned” as his military has battled those more powerful proxies of Iran. Netanyahu monitored Thursday’s strikes along with military leaders, his government said. The Iran-backed Houthis’ media outlet confirmed the strikes in a Telegram post but gave no immediate details. The U.S. military also has targeted the Houthis in Yemen in recent days. The United Nations has noted that the targeted ports are important entryways for humanitarian aid for Yemen, the poorest Arab nation that plunged into a civil war in 2014. Over the weekend, 16 people were wounded when a Houthi missile hit a playground in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Last week, Israeli jets struck Sanaa and Hodeida, killing nine people, calling it a response to previous Houthi attacks. The Houthis also have been targeting shipping on the Red Sea corridor, calling it solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. 5 journalists killed in Gaza Meanwhile, an Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, the territory’s Health Ministry said. The Israeli military said that all were militants posing as reporters. The strike hit a car outside Al-Awda Hospital in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. The journalists were working for the local news outlet Al-Quds Today, a television channel affiliated with the Islamic Jihad militant group. Islamic Jihad is a smaller and more extreme ally of Hamas and took part in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack in southern Israel, which ignited the war. The Israeli military identified four of the men as combat propagandists and said that intelligence, including a list of Islamic Jihad operatives found by soldiers in Gaza, had confirmed that all five were affiliated with the group. Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian militant groups operate political, media and charitable operations in addition to their armed wings. Associated Press footage showed the incinerated shell of a van, with press markings visible on the back doors. Sobbing young men attended the funeral outside the hospital. The bodies were wrapped in shrouds, with blue press vests draped over them. The Committee to Protect Journalists says more than 130 Palestinian reporters have been killed since the start of the war. Israel hasn’t allowed foreign reporters to enter Gaza except on military embeds. Israel has banned the pan-Arab Al Jazeera network and accused six of its Gaza reporters of being militants. The Qatar-based broadcaster denies the allegations and accuses Israel of trying to silence its war coverage, which has focused heavily on civilian casualties from Israeli military operations. Another Israeli soldier killed Separately, Israel’s military said that a 35-year-old reserve soldier was killed during fighting in central Gaza early Thursday. A total of 389 soldiers have been killed in Gaza since the start of the ground operation more than a year ago. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border in an attack on nearby army bases and farming communities. They killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted around 250. About 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third believed to be dead. Israel’s air and ground offensive has killed more than 45,000 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry. It says more than half the fatalities have been women and children, but doesn’t say how many of the dead were fighters. Israel says it has killed more than 17,000 militants, without providing evidence. The offensive has caused widespread destruction and driven around 90% of the population of 2.3 million from their homes. Hundreds of thousands are packed into squalid tent camps along the coast, with little protection from the cold, wet winter. Also Thursday, people mourned eight Palestinians killed by Israeli military operations in and around the city of Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Israeli military said that it opened fire after militants attacked soldiers, and it was aware of uninvolved civilians who were harmed in the raid.
'The disconnect between actual health care and the insurance model is widening'Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has removed himself from consideration for the next US attorney general, saying his confirmation fight had become a “distraction” to President-elect Donald Trump. Trump had announced Gaetz as his choice last week, calling him the best candidate to “restore Americans’ badly-shattered faith and confidence” in the Department of Justice, accused of political persecutions of Republicans. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition. There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration,” Gaetz posted on X on Thursday. “I remain fully committed to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful president in history.” Under US law, a president’s cabinet picks need to be approved by the Senate. Gaetz faced the opposition of all the Democrats but also a few Republicans who have signaled they would oppose Trump’s agenda come January. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and John Curtis of Utah – Mitt Romney’s replacement – were reportedly against approving Gaetz, drawing the ire of many Republicans who pointed out that most of them voted for current AG Merrick Garland, thereby enabling his alleged abuses of office. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he greatly appreciated Gaetz’s efforts to get confirmed. “Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do!” the president-elect said. Gaetz “made his decision to withdraw entirely out of respect for President Trump’s administration,” said Vice President-elect JD Vance. “Matt is a patriot and I look forward to seeing what he does next.” Democrats, rebel Republicans and many media outlets joined forces against Gaetz, denouncing him for alleged sexual dalliances with underage women. The Florida congressman had conclusively debunked the allegations, and the DOJ dropped the investigation last year without ever pressing charges. The House Ethics Committee kept them alive, however, reportedly thanks to California Congressman Kevin McCarthy, whose ouster from the speaker’s chair last year was spear-headed by Gaetz. “Years-old allegations of a sexual / salacious nature from sources DOJ previously deemed not credible assembled by people with a political motive. The Steele Dossier really was shameful,” Gaetz had posted just two hours prior to his surprise withdrawal. The ‘Steele Dossier’ was the fabricated set of claims about Trump the Democrats commissioned from a British spy in 2016. The dossier was the key piece of their ‘Russiagate’ conspiracy theory used to undermine Trump’s first presidential term, and was even cited by the FBI to spy on the Republican’s campaign and administration.
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The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has approved the promotion of 154 members of staff to various ranks. Among the academic staff, “19 were elevated to the rank of professor, 14 to associate professor, 20 to senior lecturer, six to lecturer I, and one to lecturer 11.” Similarly, 94 non-teaching staff were promoted across various ranks, including two to deputy directors, six to assistant directors, and others to different grades. According to the acting Registrar, Islamiyat Abdulrahim in a statement signed by the Acting Director of Public Affairs, Habib Yakoob, the promotions were approved during the Council’s 98th Regular Meeting held on Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11, Thursday 12 and Saturday 14, December 2024. The breakdown of promotions includes specialities such as automobile engineering, energy engineering, library management, international economic law, environmental and development law, political sociology, media and conflict studies, cardiology, educational administration and planning, medical microbiology, banking law and policy, science education, curriculum studies, English language education, social studies education, sociology of dance, and applied geophysics. Related News UniAbuja denies allegation of bias in VC selection process Na'Allah bows out as UniAbuja VC, hands over to Maikudi UNIAbuja appoints 41-year-old as first female VC In a congratulatory message to the promoted staff, the acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Aisha Maikudi, commended the staff’s dedication, hard work and discipline, adding that the University was committed to ensuring timely promotions for all deserving staff, with the support of the Governing Council. Maikudi said, “These promotions reflect the University of Abuja’s commitment to fostering excellence, recognising merit, and encouraging growth among its staff. “I, therefore, congratulate all the promoted individuals and urge them to continue contributing to the University’s vision of academic and professional distinction and excellence. “All outstanding backlogs of promotion cases have been meticulously reviewed and resolved, ensuring fairness and recognition for deserving staff. “The remaining cases are now awaiting external assessment reports, reflecting the University’s commitment to transparency, meritocracy, and timely career progression for its workforce.”Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup to overturn the 2022 election along with dozens of ex-ministers and senior aides, federal police have said in a formal accusation filed with the country's Supreme Court. or signup to continue reading The final police report caps a nearly two-year investigation into Bolsonaro's role in the election-denying movement that culminated in riots by his supporters that swept the capital Brasilia in January 2023, a week after his rival President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office. Many protesters at the time said they wanted to create chaos to justify a military coup, which they considered imminent. Earlier this week, police arrested five conspirators suspected of planning to assassinate Lula before he took office. Investigators found evidence Bolsonaro knew of that alleged plan, according to a police sources familiar with the probe. Bolsonaro said on social media that investigators and the Supreme Court judge overseeing the case had been "creative" and done "everything the law does not say," adding that he would have to look closer at the formal police accusation. His lawyer told Reuters he would wait to see the report before commenting. The formal police accusations against Bolsonaro are a fresh blow to his plan to run for president in 2026. US President-elect Donald Trump's recent victory had buoyed Bolsonaro allies trying to overturn a court decision that has blocked him from public office for attacking the legitimacy of the 2022 vote. The Supreme Court said it expects to send the police report - the full details of which remain confidential - next week to the country's prosecutor general, who will decide whether to press charges against Bolsonaro and 36 others accused of criminal conspiracy to violently overthrow democracy. Federal police said they had presented evidence based on search warrants, wiretaps, financial records and plea bargain testimony. They said conspirators divided their efforts between spreading disinformation about the election, inciting the armed forces to join a coup, and operational support for "coup-mongering actions," along with legal support and intelligence. Among the accused are two of Bolsonaro's former defence ministers, including his 2022 running mate, retired General Walter Braga Netto; his former national security adviser, retired General Augusto Heleno; former navy commander Almir Garnier Santos; and former Justice Minister Anderson Torres. Police on Tuesday arrested five people suspected of involvement in the assassination plot targeting Lula, then president-elect, and his running mate Geraldo Alckmin, days before they took office. Tuesday's arrests included a deputy minister in Bolsonaro's cabinet who had in his possession a document outlining the plan that had been printed at the presidential palace. A police source said investigators confirmed Bolsonaro was at the presidential palace when the document was printed, and they had found evidence on mobile phones of conversations between aides suggesting the former president was aware of the plot. Bolsonaro never recognised his October 2022 electoral defeat and he left Brazil days before Lula's inauguration for Florida. He eventually returned to Brazil and surrendered his passport to police investigating his role in the January 2023 capital riots, when supporters stormed and vandalised the Supreme Court, Congress and the executive presidential palace. 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he have been forced to make two practice squad signings after being hit with a number of injuries over the Christmas period. The were forced to call on former backup signal-caller on Christmas Day to ensure that there was a balanced team on the field. Just a day later, the Eagles made the announcement that they are naming three new roster moves ahead of the next match on Sunday. The Eagles waived at the 53-man roster deadline last summer, naming rookie as the third quarterback. Running back was also a returnee to the squad as they scraped around looking for fit players who could help the current team. Sirianni keeping quiet Coach has chosen not to give any more key information when it comes to injuries, but it could not be ignored that were in the squad. Starting quarterback and backup running back are in the concussion protocol, which is why the new names were required. Recently, advised the Philadelphia Eagles to lose the final game of the 2024/25 NFL season so that the New York Giants miss out on drafting and remain stuck in their quarterback nightmare. The 2-13 Giants are last in the NFC East and have the best odds of landing the first pick in the upcoming draft, where they would be expected to pick up the Colorado Buffaloes' QB after he created 39 touchdowns in the NCAA.
By Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald (TNS) MIAMI — As her students finished their online exam, Arlet Lara got up to make a cafe con leche . Her 16-year-old son found her on the kitchen floor. First, he called Dad in a panic. Then 911. “I had a stroke and my life made a 180-degree turn,” Lara told the Miami Herald, recalling the medical scare she experienced in May 2020 in the early months of the COVID pandemic. “The stroke affected my left side of the body,” the North Miami woman and former high school math teacher said. Lara, an avid runner and gym goer, couldn’t even walk. “It was hard,” the 50-year-old mom said. After years of rehabilitation therapy and a foot surgery, Lara can walk again. But she still struggles with moving. This summer, she became the first patient in South Florida to get an implant of a new and only FDA-approved nerve stimulation device designed to help ischemic stroke survivors regain movement in their arms and hands. This first procedure was at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Lara’s rehab was at at the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, part of a partnership between Jackson Health System and UHealth. Every year, thousands in the United States have a stroke , with one occurring every 40 seconds, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The majority of strokes are ischemic, often caused by blood clots that obstruct blood flow to the brain. For survivors, most of whom are left with some level of disability, the Vivistim Paired VNS System, the device implanted in Lara’s chest, could be a game changer in recovery, said Dr. Robert Starke, a UHealth neurosurgeon and interventional neuroradiologist. He also serves as co-director of endovascular neurosurgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital, part of Miami-Dade’s public hospital system. Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant, right, runs into her rehabilitation neurology physician Dr. Gemayaret Alvarez, before her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The implant is designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms, goes through exercises while her therapist activates the device during her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The activation works as positive reinforcement to her muscles when she completes the exercise correctly. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant, does an exercise while Neil Batungbakal, rehabilitation therapist, activates the implant with the black trigger during her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The implant is designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms. The activation works as positive reinforcement to her muscles when she completes the exercise correctly. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA- approved nerve stimulation implant, does an exercise while Neil Batungbakal, rehabilitation therapist, activates the implant with the black trigger during her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Arlet Lara, the first patient in South Florida to get an FDA-approved nerve stimulation implant, right, runs into her rehabilitation neurology physician Dr. Gemayaret Alvarez, before her physical therapy appointment on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Lynn Rehabilitation Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The implant is designed to help stroke survivors regain function in their arms. (Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS) The Vivistim Paired VNS System is a small pacemaker-like device implanted in the upper chest and neck area. Patients can go home the same day. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the stroke rehabilitation system in 2021 to be used alongside post-ischemic stroke rehabilitation therapy to treat moderate to severe mobility issues in hands and arms. Lara’s occupational therapist can activate the device during rehabilitation sessions to electrically stimulate the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain down to the abdomen and regulates various parts of the body’s nervous system. The electrical stimulation rewires the brain to improve a stroke survivor’s ability to move their arms and hands. Lara also has a magnet she can use to activate the device when she wants to practice at home. Her therapy consists of repetitive tasks, including coloring, pinching cubes and grabbing and releasing cylindrical shapes. After several weeks of rehabilitation therapy with the device, Lara has seen improvement. “Little by little, I’m noticing that my hand is getting stronger. I am already able to brush my teeth with the left hand,” she told the Miami Herald in September. Since then, Lara has finished the initial six-week Vivitism therapy program, and is continuing to use the device in her rehabilitation therapy. She continues to improve and can now eat better with her left hand and can brush her hair with less difficulty, according to her occupational therapist, Neil Batungbakal. Lara learned about the device through an online group for stroke survivors and contacted the company to inquire. She then connected them with her Jackson medical team. Now a year later, the device is available to Jackson patients. So far, four patients have received the implant at Jackson. Starke sees the device as an opportunity to help bring survivors one step closer to regaining full mobility. Strokes are a leading cause of disability worldwide. While most stroke survivors can usually recover some function through treatment and rehabilitation, they tend to hit a “major plateau” after the first six months of recovery, he said. Vivistim, when paired with rehabilitation therapy, could change that. Jackson Health said results of a clinical trial published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The Lancet in 2021 showed that the device, “when paired with high-repetition, task-specific occupational or physical therapy, helps generate two to three times more hand and arm function for stroke survivors than rehabilitation therapy alone.” The device has even shown to benefit patients 20 years from their original stroke, according to Starke. “So now a lot of these patients that had strokes 10-15 years ago that thought that they would never be able to use their arm in any sort of real functional way are now able to have a real meaningful function, which is pretty tremendous,” Starke said. Vivistim’s vagus-nerve stimulation technology was developed by researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas’ Texas Biomedical Device Center and is being sold commercially by Austin-based MicroTransponder, a company started by university graduates. Similar devices are used to treat epilepsy and depression . For Lara, the device is a new tool to help her recovery journey. “Everything becomes a challenge so we are working with small things every day because I want to get back as many functions as possible,” Lara said. Patients interested in Vivistim should speak with their doctor to check their eligibility. The FDA said patients should make sure to discuss any prior medical history, including concurrent forms of brain stimulation, current diathermy treatment, previous brain surgery, depression, respiratory diseases and disorders such as asthma, and cardiac abnormalities. “Adverse events included but were not limited to dysphonia (difficulty speaking), bruising, falling, general hoarseness, general pain, hoarseness after surgery, low mood, muscle pain, fracture, headache, rash, dizziness, throat irritation, urinary tract infection and fatigue,” the FDA said. MicroTransponder says the device is “covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance with prior authorization on a case-by-case basis.” To learn more about the device, visit vivistim.com. ©2024 Miami Herald. Visit at miamiherald.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Defense attorney asks judge to dismiss ex-History Nebraska director's criminal caseEuro plunges to its lowest for two years Purchasing managers' index at 48.1 in November, down from 50 in September Data sent euro plunging to just above $1.03 versus the dollar This is its lowest since November 2022 By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS Updated: 21:50 GMT, 22 November 2024 e-mail 6 View comments The euro sank to a two-year low against the dollar yesterday as political turmoil in Germany and France dragged the single currency zone's economy into reverse. A closely-watched monthly survey of business activity fell unexpectedly to 48.1 in November, down from 50 in September – on an index where the 50 mark separates growth from contraction. The purchasing managers' index (PMI) data sent the euro plunging to just above $1.03 versus the US currency, its lowest since November 2022. Yields on eurozone government bonds also fell as investors bet on faster interest rate cuts. The European Central Bank has cut rates three times this year to 3.25 per cent amid deepening concerns about lacklustre growth. Markets expect another quarter-point cut next month followed by further reductions taking the rate to 1.75 per cent by the end of 2025. Jane Foley, senior FX strategist at Rabobank, said the euro had taken 'a step closer to parity' with the dollar. Struggle: The purchasing managers' index data sent the euro plunging to just above $1.03 versus the US currency, its lowest since November 2022 However, it was little changed versus the pound, after PMI data for the UK also proved dismal as Labour's tax raid on employers in the Budget took its toll. Sterling was trading at just over €1.20. The eurozone PMI figures showed the services sector going into reverse for the first time in ten months and the decline in the manufacturing sector deepening. Germany, Europe's biggest economy, is in limbo after its coalition government collapsed this month – and elections are not due until February. Meanwhile, revised figures yesterday downgraded third-quarter growth from 0.2 per cent to 0.1 per cent. The country, once a manufacturing powerhouse, is in crisis as demand from China slumps and its vast car industry grapples with the transition to electric vehicles. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Brussels warning to White House over 'harmful' tariffs Artificial intelligence to replace workers after Budget,... Share this article Share HOW THIS IS MONEY CAN HELP How to choose the best (and cheapest) stocks and shares Isa and the right DIY investing account Bosch became the latest industrial giant to be hit yesterday, announcing 3,500 job cuts, affecting the part of the company that develops technology for vehicles. US car maker Ford is also cutting thousands of jobs in Germany while Volkswagen, Europe's biggest car maker, is expected to close as many as three factories. In France, hard-Right legislators are threatening to topple prime minister Michel Barnier's fragile coalition in a dispute about the 2025 budget. Adding to the gloom is the fear that Donald Trump's threatened trade tariffs will hurt the European economy. Cyrus de la Rubia, chief economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank, which compiled the PMI figures, said: 'Things could hardly have turned out much worse. The manufacturing sector is sinking deeper into recession, and now the services sector is starting to struggle after two months of marginal growth. 'It is no surprise, given the political mess in the biggest eurozone economies lately. 'France's government is on shaky ground and Germany's heading for early elections. Throw in the election of Donald Trump and it is no wonder the economy is facing challenges.' Bert Colijn, chief economist at ING Bank, said 'The November PMI is another wake-up call for eurozone policymakers that the economy continues to show signs of weakness. 'New business is weakening again for manufacturing and services with export orders in particular being down sharply as the eurozone economy battles weak demand from abroad.' 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Is a 60-minute train ride from New York to London possible? The transatlantic tunnel vision resurfacesFormer Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening. He breathed his last at 9:51 pm at the age of 92. This came hours after he was admitted to the emergency department of the hospital. The veteran leader, who had faced health issues in the past, was taken to the hospital for urgent medical attention. The news of his demise was first confirmed by Robert Vadra who posted it on social media. Later, a medical bulletin was also released by AIIMS, confirming Singh's (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); death. Dr Singh retired from the Rajya Sabha in April this year, marking the conclusion of a distinguished parliamentary career. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had lauded Singh's contributions and outlined his key role in shaping modern India's economic landscape. As the finance minister in the PV Narasimha Rao-led government from 1991-1996, Singh spearheaded transformative economic reforms, steering India away from socialist-era policies toward a liberalized economy.
By JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it went bankrupt in 2001. If its return is comedic, some former employees who lost everything in Enron’s collapse aren’t laughing. “It’s a pretty sick joke and it disparages the people that did work there. And why would you want to even bring it back up again?” said former Enron employee Diana Peters, who represented workers in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Here’s what to know about the history of Enron and the purported effort to bring it back. Once the nation’s seventh-largest company, Enron filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 2, 2001, after years of accounting tricks could no longer hide billions of dollars in debt or make failing ventures appear profitable. The energy company’s collapse put more than 5,000 people out of work, wiped out more than $2 billion in employee pensions and rendered $60 billion in Enron stock worthless. Its aftershocks were felt throughout the energy sector. Twenty-four Enron executives , including former CEO Jeffrey Skilling , were eventually convicted for their roles in the fraud. Enron founder Ken Lay’s convictions were vacated after he died of heart disease following his 2006 trial. On Monday — the 23rd anniversary of the bankruptcy filing — a company representing itself as Enron announced in a news release that it was relaunching as a “company dedicated to solving the global energy crisis.” It also posted a video on social media, advertised on at least one Houston billboard and a took out a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle In the minute-long video that was full of generic corporate jargon, the company talks about “growth” and “rebirth.” It ends with the words, “We’re back. Can we talk?” Enron’s new website features a company store, where various items featuring the brand’s tilted “E” logo are for sale, including a $118 hoodie. In an email, company spokesperson Will Chabot said the new Enron was not doing any interviews yet, but that “We’ll have more to share soon.” Signs point to the comeback being a joke. In the “terms of use and conditions of sale” on the company’s website, it says “the information on the website about Enron is First Amendment protected parody, represents performance art, and is for entertainment purposes only.” Documents filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show that College Company, an Arkansas-based LLC, owns the Enron trademark. The co-founder of College Company is Connor Gaydos, who helped create a joke conspiracy theory that claims all birds are actually surveillance drones for the government. Peters said that since learning about the “relaunch” of Enron, she has spoken with several other former employees and they are also upset by it. She said the apparent stunt was “in poor taste.” “If it’s a joke, it’s rude, extremely rude. And I hope that they realize it and apologize to all of the Enron employees,” Peters said. Peters, who is 74 years old, said she is still working in information technology because “I lost everything in Enron, and so my Social Security doesn’t always take care of things I need done.” “Enron’s downfall taught us critical lessons about corporate ethics, accountability, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Enron’s legacy was the employees in the trenches. Leave Enron buried,” she said. Follow Juan A. Lozano on X at https://x.com/juanlozano70S&P/TSX composite up more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets mixed
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