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Timothée Chalamet thanked Bob Dylan for the shoutout after the legendary singer-songwriter praised his new biopic A Complete Unknown . “Floored. I am so grateful. Thank you Bob,” Chalamet posted on X . The film, set to be released on Dec. 25, stars Chalamet as a young Dylan. “Timmy’s a brilliant actor so I’m sure he’s going to be completely believable as me. Or a younger me. Or some other me,” Dylan posted on X . Though Dylan didn’t share if he’s seen the film yet, he did recommend the book the biopic is based off of. “The film’s taken from Elijah Wald’s Dylan Goes Electric – a book that came out in 2015. It’s a fantastic retelling of events from the early ‘60s that led up to the fiasco at Newport,” he added. “After you’ve seen the movie read the book.” Dylan also gave a nod to the film’s title, A Complete Unknown , which references lyrics from Dylan’s 1965 song “Like a Rolling Stone.” “What a title!” he wrote. The slain UnitedHealthcare CEO had a criminal record for drunk driving and was secretly separated from his wife for years before he was shot dead in Manhattan on Wednesday, according to public records. Minnesota court filings show that in 2017 Brian Thompson was arrested and convicted on charges of fourth-degree driving while impaired, for which he received probation. In addition to legal troubles, the executive, who was gunned down in what NYPD has labeled a “premeditated, pre-planned, targeted attack,” also seems to have faced recent marital issues. Based on property records, voter registration forms, and reports from neighbors, Brian and Paulette Thompson had lived in different homes less than a mile apart in Maple Grove, Minnesota, for the past several years, The Wall Street Journal reported . In 2018, Thompson bought a five-bedroom second house for around $1 million, while his wife’s residence remained in another house nearby, also worth about $1 million, based on Zillow listings and public records. Paulette Thompson told MSNBC her husband had received threats related to his company’s “lack of coverage” and said in a statement to a local Fox affiliate in Minnesota that his killing had left her and their two sons “shattered.” About 12 hours after his killing, someone made a bomb threat at his Minnesota home, but authorities did not find any evidence of explosives, TMZ reported . UnitedHealthcare and the Hennepin County District Court did not immediately respond to a Daily Beast inquiry about Thompson’s DUI. If you’re trying to pick up gifts for the loved ones on your list, here’s a tip: everyone appreciates the gift of softer and more manageable hair and skin. 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A top health insurance provider has scrapped a controversial plan to limit anesthesia coverage for surgical patients in at least one state. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will no longer try to implement the much-ridiculed cap—which would have required patients to pay out-of-pocket for any anesthesia administered after their surgery went over an arbitrary time limit—on plans in Connecticut, the state’s comptroller, Sean Scanlon, shared Thursday. “After hearing from people across the state about this concerning policy, my office reached out to Anthem,” he said in a statement. “I’m pleased to share this policy will no longer be going into effect here in Connecticut.” The controversial plan was announced last month for customers in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri. The pending policy went viral on Wednesday, however, after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was gunned down in Manhattan in a “targeted attack.” It remains unclear if the cap will still go into place next year for New Yorkers or those in the Show Me State. Anthem is yet to say what drove it to pull its plan in Connecticut. Bill Lawrence, creator of Scrubs , is currently developing a reboot of the widely loved sitcom for ABC, Variety reported. Despite having a deal with Warner Bros. Television, the studio is reportedly carving out space for Lawrence to work on the show. Citing a source familiar with the matter, Variety adds that Lawrence will not be serving as the reboot’s showrunner if it gets fully greenlit. Cast members have also yet to be attached, and no other deals for the reboot are reportedly in place. 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The NBA insider’s decision to quit his high-paying job in September at the age of 55 to become general manager of his alma mater St. Bonaventure’s basketball program took the sports world by surprise. But in an interview with Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated , Wojnarowski explained why he wrote in his retirement statement: “Time isn’t in endless supply and I want to spend mine in ways that are more personally meaningful.” “That was about the cancer,” he said. He was told he had early-stage cancer in March, minutes before an appearance on NBA Countdown . He added that the cancer didn’t force his hand but gave him more clarity on what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. “I didn’t want to spend one more day of my life waiting on someone’s MRI or hitting an agent at 1 a.m. about an ankle sprain,” he said. Wojnarowski said he now had no symptoms and that the cancer was “pretty limited in scope.” -30- pic.twitter.com/bFeFL61s1c A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday morning, briefly triggering a tsunami warning for nearly 5 million people . The earthquake hit at 10:44 a.m. PST west of Petrolia, California in the Pacific Ocean, the US Geological Survey said. A 5.8-magnitude aftershock was recorded minutes later near Cobb, California, and several other apparent aftershocks between 2.5 to 4.2 magnitude followed. A tsunami warning issued for parts of the Northern California and Oregon coastlines, however, was called off by the early afternoon. California officials are responding to earthquake activity Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a post on X . The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is said to be coordinating with local officials in Humboldt and Lake counties, where significant earthquake activity was reported. More than 10,000 Humboldt County customers are reportedly without power. While no damage has been reported in San Francisco, the city’s Bay Area Rapid Transit, announced it is experiencing significant service disruptions due to the earthquake. Actress Amber Heard has announced that she is expecting her second baby. “It is still quite early in the pregnancy, so you will appreciate that we do not want to go into much detail at this stage,” a spokesman for Heard said Thursday to People . “Suffice to say that Amber is delighted both for herself and Oonagh Paige.” Heard welcomed her daughter in 2021. “I wanted to do it on my own terms,” Heard wrote in a post announcing Oonagh’s birth via a surrogate. “I hope we arrive at a point in which it’s normalized to not want a ring in order to have a crib.” Heard has never commented on who the biological father is. The actress relocated to Madrid, Spain after the highly publicized defamation battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp . Heard told NBC News after the trial in 2022 that she was hoping to focus more on her growing family. “I get to be a mom, like, full time, you know? Where I’m not having to juggle calls with lawyers,” she said. Associates of the right-wing firebrand Ric Grenell sought the help of MAGA influencers to secure him Donald Trump ’s nomination for s ecretary of state . Shortly after Trump’s election victory, an ally of Grenell’s approached conservative social media influencers, offering paid contracts up to five figures to post favorable content about Grenell, Politico reported Thursday. Influencers, the contract stipulated, would post pro-Grenell content and do so during “peak posting times,” ensure that “content must appear genuine,” and not “as an overt advertisement or promotional message.” Grenell denied the alleged influencer conspiracy to Politico. However, his desire for the highly coveted Cabinet position was no secret. Trump’s former ambassador to Germany and acting director of national intelligence spent the past three years reportedly telling people in the president-elect’s orbit that it was secretary of state “or bust.” Despite being one of Trump’s most loyal cohorts, Trump ultimately chose Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to lead the State Department . Grenell is said to have been offered other posts, including director of national intelligence, but has turned the offers down. Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Apparently, boosting prostate health can actually be pleasurable—at least, that’s what premium sexual wellness brand MysteryVibe says. 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Keira Knightley recalled to the Los Angeles Times how she was subjected to stalkers who told her “you wanted this,” and “this is what you deserve” as a teen, after the success of 2002’s Bend It Like Beckham and 2003’s Pirates of the Caribbean made her famous at 18 years old. “It was rape speak,” Knightley said in the new interview. “They very specifically meant I wanted to be stalked by men,” she continued. “Whether that was stalking because somebody was mentally ill, or because people were earning money from it—it felt the same to me. It was a brutal time to be a young woman in the public eye.” Knightley has been promoting her new Netflix series Black Dove s , in which she plays an assassin and mother with a double-life, but took some time to reflect on that five-year period from 17 to 22 when she was at the height of her fame. “I’m never going to have that kind of success again,” she said, but “It totally set me up for life. Did it come at a cost? Yes, it did. It came at a big cost.” Donald Trump turned to one of his friends in high places to see if his son could become a professional cage fighter, according to a new clip sweeping across the internet. The MAGA commander in chief, 78, was seen in a clip from the documentary series Art of the Surge , which chronicles his re-election campaign, speaking to UFC boss Dana White. His 6-foot-7 son Barron waited in the wings, and cordially introduced himself to a woman out of shot, and then to White. Trump Sr. appears surprised the two hadn’t met before, then asked: “Can we make him into a fighter?” The president-elect got big laughs for his tongue-in-cheek comment—but a cursory head shake from the young man. The clip also caused ripples online as it was the first time a lot of people had heard the New York University student speak. “Barron has his Dad’s speech cadence!” one X user said. NEW: Behind the Scenes on Election Night with @realDonaldTrump . Only in Season 2 of #ArtOfTheSurge . Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/b78HZa4ucVI’m A Celeb’s Maura Higgins ‘100% walking’ as her campmates spot clue she’ll quit within daysUxbridge resident Kendal Lahari beat out some highly regarded competition to win the $20,000 Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Lahari, 37, rode her horse, Audacious, to a clear round to defeat four-time American eventing Olympian Boyd Martin and Canadian Olympian Jessica Phoenix, another Uxbridge native. Only four of the 10 riders in the event cleared the course with no faults and Lahari posted the fastest time. There also was celebrity in the course itself: it was designed by Capt. Mark Phillips, Princess Anne’s first husband. Eventing is a combination of dressage, show jumping and cross-country, but since the Royal competition was held indoors, the course was a combination of show jumping and cross-country obstacles. Although the event was called a $20,000 challenge, Lahari said her winner’s slice of the prize money only amounted to $6,000. Over a cup of coffee in a viewing room overlooking the indoor ring at their farm, Lahari was full of praise for Audacious, an 11-year-old male standing 16 hands three inches tall. She has been riding him and training him for eight years and says he loves to perform in front of crowds. Despite the fact that it was her first-ever title in the Mad Barn event, Lahari has an impressive resumé. To start with, all the riders in the Mad Barn event were there by invitation, based on their past records. Lahari has been riding competitively since she was 11 years old and has represented Canada at various equestrian meets. She was a member of the Canadian team at the Nations Cup last year. She said she has been invited to the event for 12 years, adding that only high performance riders get invited. Currently, she is working to make the Canadian team for the World Equestrian Games in 2026. “You have to meet the qualifications, but also show consistency in results,” she said. The event at the Royal was her last competition of the year. She starts up again in January, with competitions on most weekends through to October. She spends the first four months of the year riding the circuit in Florida. When she is not riding competitively, Lahari trains both horses and young riders. She is well suited for the role, having started riding when she was just five years old. For Lahari, eventing was almost a foregone conclusion: her mother, Gwen, represented Canada in eventing years ago and has been her coach.

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics’ first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday. Jayson Tatum added 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston post a season-high fifth straight victory. Anthony Edwards had 28 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota, which has lost five of its last seven. Julius Randle added 23 points, and Rudy Gobert finished with 10 points and 20 rebounds, his eighth double-double of the season. Minnesota got within 55-54 early in the third quarter, before a 14-0 run by Boston. The spurt featured four 3s by the Celtics, including two by Tatum. The lead grew to 79-60 with 4:26 to play in the period. But the Timberwolves chipped it all the way down in the fourth, getting within 107-105 with 34 seconds left on a driving layup by Randle. Timberwolves: Minnesota will be looking to for some wins at home, after dropping four of its last five on the road. Celtics: The Celtics have struggled at home at times this season but improved to 6-2 at the Garden. The Timberwolves had the ball with 7.1 seconds and a chance to win. Edwards got the inbounds and tried to drive on Brown. But he was cut off, and the ball swung to Naz Reid, who failed to get off a 3 as time expired. Boston assisted on 25 of its 37 made field goals. The Timberwolves host Houston in NBA Cup play on Tuesday, beginning a four-game homestand. The Celtics host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nbaStrategic Advisory Services Market is Booming Worldwide | Big Giants Deloitte, PwC, Capgemini 12-19-2024 12:03 AM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: HTF Market Intelligence Consulting Private Limited Strategic Advisory Services Market HTF MI recently introduced Global Strategic Advisory Services Market study with 143+ pages in-depth overview, describing about the Product / Industry Scope and elaborates market outlook and status (2024-2032). The market Study is segmented by key regions which is accelerating the marketization. At present, the market is developing its presence. Some key players from the complete study are McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY, Roland Berger, Oliver Wyman, Gartner, Capgemini. 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Home | Life on the edge in Bolivia’s gravity-defying ‘suicide homes’ In Bolivia’s highland city of El Alto, the row of colourful corrugated metal roofs – blues, oranges, reds and greens – for a moment distracts from the terrifying sight below: a precipitous drop inches from the houses, known locally as “suicide homes” for the high risk the inhabitants take. The thin row of flimsy structures hangs on the edge of a cliff formed of earth with a sheer drop hundreds of feet to the rocky escarpment below. Experts and city officials say the cliff is eroding, making the homes even more dangerous – hence their nickname. The precarious homes often serve as workplaces for Aymara shamans, known as yatiris, where they make offerings to the Pachamama, or Earth Mother. But heavy rains and global warming are increasingly undermining the buildings’ foundations. “The precipice in this valley is 90 degrees,” said Gabriel Pari, municipal secretary of water, sanitation, environmental management and risk at El Alto’s mayoral office. “That is precisely why we want them to leave this place, if they do not want to leave we are going to have to use force.” The shamans, however, are clinging on, despite the back doors of the rickety homes having only a narrow ledge before the ground drops away completely. “We are not going to move from this place, because this is our daily workplace,” said yatiri Manuel Mamani, making an offering to the Pachamama with a fire outside his home. “But we are going to take care of the soil, especially the rainwater, we are going to channel it so that the water goes somewhere else.” El Alto, and the highland political capital of La Paz nestled in the valley below it, often bend the mind with the sheer landscape that reflects the surrounding Andean mountains. It led local authorities to build cable cars to help people get around. And that landscape is getting more treacherous as weather patterns become more extreme, something that has been exacerbated by climate change. Gabriel Lopez Chiva, another yatiri, said he was confident, however, that the Pachamama would protect him. “We can do an offering ceremony, we do it as a payment and in this way the land will never move because Pachamama needs an offering. It is like giving food and this way this place will not move. On the contrary it will stabilise,” he said. SABC © 2024

Trump’s eldest son emerges as key voice influencing cabinet picks WASHINGTON: Donald Trump Jr has emerged as the most influential Trump family member in the transition as the president-elect builds the most controversial cabinet in modern US history, according to a half dozen sources with knowledge of his role, elevating inexperienced loyalists over more qualified candidates for top positions in his administration. Trump, who fiercely prizes loyalty, has long relied on family members for political advice, but which relative has his ear is known to vary. This time, it is Don Jr, who has helped cabinet contenders sink or rise to the fore - from championing Senator JD Vance as Trump’s running mate to blocking former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from joining the cabinet, according to the sources, who include donors, personal friends and political allies. Don Jr is due to join conservative venture capital fund 1789 Capital, although one of the sources said he will continue to host his politics-focused podcast and support candidates that espouse Trump’s brand of politics. He will provide advice to his father in the White House, the source added, although they cautioned that Don Jr was unlikely to be involved in day-to-day deliberations. Don Jr and the Trump-Vance transition team did not respond to a request for comment. In addition to ensuring candidates are loyal to his father, Don Jr typically seeks out contenders who embrace an anti-establishment worldview, including protectionist economic policies, and a reduction in military interventions and overseas aid, according to a handful of the sources and Don Jr’s own comments on social media site X and in public. Don Jr was also instrumental in lobbying his father to pick his close friend Vance as Trump’s running mate. Vance was popular with Trump’s base, but his anti-corporate rhetoric, opposition to Ukraine aid and past comments panning some Democratic women as “childless cat ladies” gave some donors and supporters pause. Trump was ultimately happy with Vance, giving Don Jr extra political capital as an adviser during the transition, one of the sources added. Not all of Don Jr’s picks have landed jobs. He was keen on Ric Grenell, a personal friend and former ambassador to Germany, getting secretary of state, according to a separate source familiar with the matter. His father ended up picking Senator Marco Rubio, whose views are deemed by Trump’s core supporters as too traditional and internationalist. Two of the sources close to Don Jr said he does not weigh in on all personnel decisions and is not working on the transition process or at Mar-a-Lago full time.CyberArk ( NASDAQ: CYBR ) on Thursday said it has launched an underwritten secondary public offering by selling shareholder, of 1.14M shares of the company’s ordinary shares, par value NIS 0.01 per share. The selling shareholder will receive all of the proceeds from the offering and the company will not receive any proceeds. Source: Press Release More on CyberArk CyberArk Will Benefit From The AI Identity Crisis Too Much Unrealized Upside Here: Maintaining CyberArk Stock With A Buy Executive reshuffles: TWO, CYBR, PFG and ALT CyberArk's strong results leads cybersecurity stocks higher

Petco’s (NASDAQ:WOOF) Q3: Beats On Revenue, Stock Jumps 14.5%Ratings for PTC PTC were provided by 7 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 2 4 1 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 3 1 0 0 3M Ago 1 0 0 0 0 In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for PTC, presenting an average target of $217.29, a high estimate of $230.00, and a low estimate of $195.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 7.04% from the previous average price target of $203.00. Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive PTC. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Adam Borg Stifel Raises Buy $230.00 $200.00 Stephen Tusa JP Morgan Raises Overweight $210.00 $200.00 Joe Vruwink Baird Raises Outperform $228.00 $226.00 Matthew Hedberg RBC Capital Raises Outperform $230.00 $202.00 Clarke Jeffries Piper Sandler Raises Neutral $202.00 $182.00 Joe Vruwink Baird Raises Outperform $226.00 $216.00 Blair Abernethy Rosenblatt Maintains Buy $195.00 $195.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to PTC. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of PTC compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for PTC's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations. Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of PTC's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on PTC analyst ratings. About PTC PTC offers high-end computer-assisted design (Creo) and product lifecycle management (Windchill) software as well as Internet of Things and AR industrial solutions. Founded in 1985, PTC has 28,000 customers, with revenue stemming mostly from North America (45%) and Europe (40%). PTC's Economic Impact: An Analysis Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale. Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, PTC showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 14.62% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector. Net Margin: PTC's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 20.19% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability. Return on Equity (ROE): PTC's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.06%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns. Return on Assets (ROA): PTC's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 2.02%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance. Debt Management: PTC's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.6 . This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges. The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). 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Tech plans to offer degree in live audio engineering( MENAFN - Investor Brand Network) D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing, announced that CEO Dr. Alan Baratz recently appeared on Fox Business' Making Money with Charles Payne, discussing the state of the quantum industry and D-Wave's advancements in the space. Dr. Baratz emphasized that D-Wave operates the world's largest quantum computers, which are being used now to support business applications. The company's annealing quantum computing technology excels in solving complex optimization problems, such as workforce scheduling, logistics routing, and resource allocation. D-Wave views annealing as a key driver for the commercial adoption of quantum computing. To view the full press release, visit About D-Wave Quantum Inc. D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software and services, and is the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers-and the only company building both annealing quantum computers and gate-model quantum computers. The company's mission is to unlock the power of quantum computing today to benefit business and society. D-Wave does this by delivering customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, cybersecurity, fault detection and financial modeling. D-Wave's technology has been used by some of the world's most advanced organizations including Mastercard, Deloitte, Davidson Technologies, ArcelorMittal, Siemens Healthineers, Unisys, NEC Corporation, Pattison Food Group Ltd., DENSO, Lockheed Martin, Forschungszentrum Jülich, University of Southern California, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. 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Growth Industries to Buy Shares in 2025: From Travel eSIMs to Airbnb Management 12-18-2024 11:42 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire As 2025 unfolds, the investment landscape resembles a shifting tide, offering windows of opportunity to those ready to navigate its depths. Growth industries are leading the charge, shaping a future defined by innovation, connectivity, and evolving consumer habits. Among these sectors, eSIM technology and Airbnb Management companies have emerged as pivotal players, carving niches that promise lucrative returns for savvy investors. The Digital Era's Disruptors Innovation has always been the lifeblood of economic expansion, and today's disruptors are no different. Technology-driven industries are capturing the imagination-and capital-of investors worldwide. These sectors transcend traditional boundaries, providing solutions to emerging demands while reshaping how society functions. One such transformative technology is the eSIM. Unlike traditional SIM cards, eSIM (embedded SIM) technology allows users to switch carriers and data plans remotely without needing to replace a physical card. This flexibility makes it indispensable for frequent travelers, digital nomads, and businesses with global operations. With the rise of 5G networks and IoT (Internet of Things) applications, the eSIM [ https://simify.com/collections/esim ] market is poised to explode. Analysts predict substantial growth as telecommunications providers, smartphone manufacturers, and tech startups scramble to capitalize on its potential. Investors keen to ride this wave should monitor companies driving innovation in eSIM development and adoption. The technology's applications extend beyond mobile phones, encompassing wearables, automotive systems, and even industrial equipment. The versatility of eSIMs positions them as a cornerstone of the digital economy, offering a compelling case for investment. Hospitality's Renaissance: The Airbnb Effect Another growth industry redefining norms is short-term property rentals, spearheaded by platforms like Airbnb. The meteoric rise of home-sharing has given birth to a new ecosystem of services, particularly Airbnb Management companies [ https://managedbnbs.com.au/ ]. These firms specialize in optimizing property listings, managing bookings, and ensuring seamless guest experiences. They cater to property owners who seek professional assistance to maximize their rental income while minimizing operational burdens. The post-pandemic travel rebound has accelerated demand for short-term rentals. Travelers increasingly favor unique, localized accommodations over conventional hotels. This trend has created a fertile ground for Airbnb Management companies, which leverage technology and market expertise to enhance property visibility and profitability. For investors, the growth trajectory of Airbnb Management companies presents an enticing opportunity. These firms are diversifying their service offerings, integrating AI-driven pricing tools, and expanding their footprints into untapped markets. With the global short-term rental market projected to grow steadily, investment in this sector aligns with broader trends in travel and tourism. Renewable Energy: The Green Gold Rush While digital technologies dominate the spotlight, renewable energy remains an unwavering pillar of growth. The global push for sustainability has catalyzed investments in solar, wind, and hydrogen power. Governments and corporations alike are committing to ambitious carbon neutrality goals, fueling demand for clean energy solutions. Among renewable energy stocks, those involved in advanced battery storage, grid modernization, and green hydrogen production stand out. These subsectors address critical bottlenecks in the transition to renewables, ensuring reliability and scalability. Investors with a long-term perspective may find these areas ripe for exploration, offering a blend of stability and growth potential. Healthcare Innovation: Lifesaving Returns The healthcare sector continues to evolve, driven by breakthroughs in biotechnology, telemedicine, and personalized medicine. Aging populations and rising healthcare needs make this industry a perennial contender for growth. Biotech firms focusing on gene therapy, cancer treatment, and vaccine development are attracting significant investment. Meanwhile, telemedicine platforms are expanding access to healthcare, particularly in underserved regions. As digital health technologies integrate with traditional medical systems, the lines between tech and healthcare are blurring-a dynamic that promises exponential growth. E-Commerce Evolution: Beyond Online Shopping E-commerce has matured from a convenience to a necessity, with platforms diversifying their offerings and reaching new demographics. Beyond traditional retail, niches like direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, subscription services, and social commerce are thriving. Companies that leverage data analytics and AI to personalize customer experiences are leading the charge. Additionally, supply chain innovations, such as automated warehouses and last-mile delivery solutions, are creating efficiencies that benefit both businesses and consumers. Investors can capitalize on this evolution by focusing on companies that blend technology with customer-centric strategies. Tech-Driven Infrastructure: Building the Future The backbone of all these industries lies in infrastructure-both digital and physical. Semiconductor manufacturers, cloud computing providers, and cybersecurity firms are indispensable to the functioning of modern economies. Simultaneously, investments in smart cities and IoT devices are laying the groundwork for a more connected world. These sectors offer growth potential as their applications span industries. For instance, semiconductors power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, while cloud services underpin countless businesses globally. As demand for these technologies escalates, companies operating in these spaces are likely to see sustained profitability. Why 2024 Is a Watershed Year for Growth Industries The economic landscape of 2024 is shaped by macroeconomic factors that favor innovation-led sectors. Interest rates, inflationary pressures, and shifting consumer preferences create a climate where adaptable, forward-thinking industries thrive. Growth industries, particularly those rooted in technology and sustainability, are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends. Moreover, the interconnectedness of these sectors amplifies their growth potential. For example, the adoption of eSIM [ https://simsdirect.com.au/collections/esim-japan ] technology complements the rise of IoT devices, while the success of Airbnb Management companies reflects broader shifts in travel and hospitality. These interdependencies create a virtuous cycle, driving demand across multiple industries. Strategies for Savvy Investors For those looking to invest in growth industries, diversification remains key. A balanced portfolio spanning technology, healthcare, energy, and services ensures resilience against market fluctuations. Staying informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscapes is equally crucial. Investors should also consider the scalability and adaptability of companies within these sectors. Firms that can pivot in response to changing market dynamics are better positioned to deliver long-term returns. Final Thoughts: Seizing the Moment As 2024 unfolds, the opportunities within growth industries are too compelling to ignore. From the groundbreaking capabilities of eSIMs to the operational expertise of Airbnb Management companies, these sectors exemplify the spirit of innovation that defines the modern era. Investing in growth industries is not merely about financial gain-it is about supporting the ideas, technologies, and services that shape the future. By aligning capital with progress, investors contribute to a world that is more connected, sustainable, and dynamic. The question is not whether to invest, but how to position oneself to ride the waves of change. Media Contact Company Name: Simify Contact Person: David Fab Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=growth-industries-to-buy-shares-in-2025-from-travel-esims-to-airbnb-management ] City: New York Country: United States Website: https://simify.com/ This release was published on openPR.COLLEGE PARK — Kaylene Smikle scored 10 of Maryland women’s basketball’s first 16 points and ended with 25 in the Terps’ 107-35 drubbing over Saint Francis on Sunday, four points shy of their largest margin of victory in program history. The result was unsurprising — No. 11 Maryland is unbeaten through six games for the first time in three years and the Red Flash were winless until this week. Smikle’s early season contributions have also been expected. Coach Brenda Frese was intentional about the transfers she brought to College Park. She needed specific roles to be filled, a perimeter scorer who could knock down 3-pointers chief among them. That became Smikle, a junior guard who averaged 17 points per game over two seasons at Rutgers and leads the Terps in scoring with 19.7 per contest through the first month of the season. She’s energized an offense that’s vastly different from last season and has Maryland clicking at near-historic rates. Maryland raced out to a 33-3 lead after the first quarter Sunday led by Smikle’s 15 points. Frese dipped into her reserves and emptied her bench early as Smikle played sparingly thereafter. The Terps led 66-9 at halftime, 89-20 after three quarters and won by 72. The margin of victory record that came close to being toppled was set in a 76-point win over University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2015. Maryland’s 107 points are its most since last November and marks the fifth time the program has topped the century mark in the past four seasons. Sunday’s records came against an opponent that was outmatched and overwhelmed in all facets, but Smikle still shined brightest. The guard set a season-high in points in just 19 minutes on the court. Related Articles Smikle was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team two years ago in her debut season with the Scarlet Knights to first put the conference on notice. An ankle injury stunted her second season in Piscataway, but she has remained one of the conference’s best scorers and settled in faster than any of the Terps’ seven new transfers. She’s topped 20 points in all but one of Maryland’s first six games. Her 54% field goal and 68% 3-point shooting rates are career highs, and she entered Sunday leading the nation in the latter category. Saint Francis shot 12-for-54 from the field. The Red Flash went more than 10 minutes of game time without a field goal in the first half and turned the ball over 23 times. Maryland’s Allie Kubek added 20 points. Christine Dalce posted 11 rebounds, her fourth game in double digits. Eleven Terps took the court. Maryland took its first lead seconds after the opening tip Sunday in what became its most dominant win ever. Again — and like she has all season — Smikle powered a lineup that no one has yet to slow down. She’s been everything Frese coveted and more.

Montréal-based carbon-capture startup has secured a $40-million USD ($57.3 million CAD) grant from , a climate solution-focused funding platform founded by Bill Gates. Deep Sky revealed it had sold its first-ever carbon credits to RBC and Microsoft last month. The funding will be allocated towards the construction of its first direct air capture (DAC) facility Deep Sky Alpha, formerly known as Deep Sky Labs, as well as its associated research and technology testing. Deep Sky claimed Catalyst’s investment is its first-ever in both a Canadian and DAC project. Breakthrough Energy’s Catalyst program funds large demonstration projects and invests in commercial projects that use emerging climate technologies. The program also provides project leaders with infrastructure-investing and project-development expertise. According to Catalyst, it has raised over $1 billion of direct capital to deploy in project funding opportunities to date. “The financial backing from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst will play a crucial role in helping Deep Sky realize its ambitious goals,” Deep Sky CEO Damian Steel said in a statement. “However, the partnership with Breakthrough Energy Catalyst and their expertise [in] what it takes to build projects at scale [have] already been transformative to Deep Sky.” Deep Sky announced in August that it had selected Innisfail, Alta. as the site for its first “carbon removal innovation and commercialization centre,” now known as Deep Sky Alpha. The site is meant to provide infrastructure for eight different DAC technologies that will be tested and validated before scaling to a commercial scale, benchmarked by proprietary Deep Sky software. Deep Sky said the site would open this winter, have the capacity to capture 3,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year, or 30,000 tons over a 10-year period, taking into account future expansion. Last month, Deep Sky it had sold its first-ever carbon credits to firms including the RBC and Microsoft. The agreement calls for Deep Sky to capture 10,000 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere over a 10-year period, as well as options to purchase an additional 1 million tons from Deep Sky’s pipeline of commercial projects. The site’s opening has since been delayed to the spring, with Steel adding that Deep Sky will deliver on its promise to “rapidly scale carbon removals” in 2025. Deep Sky was in 2022 by Hopper co-founders Frederic Lalonde and Joost Ouwerkerk with the goal of using technology to capture carbon from the air with the hope of ultimately reducing the burden of fossil-fuel emissions and mitigating climate change, while also monetizing it by selling carbon credits. A carbon credit refers to one metric ton of carbon dioxide that has been removed from the atmosphere, which companies can purchase as a way to counteract their emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. The duo later , an OMERS Ventures managing partner at the time, to lead the company as CEO before a $57.5-million CAD Series A round in November 2023.Starmer's box office moment fell flat but he'll be judged on his delivery

ZUS Coffee – a Necessity, not a LuxuryCBC resurrects live New Year's Eve broadcast special with coast-to-coast showCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go. The pair , the first to ride Boeing's new Starliner crew capsule on what was supposed to be a weeklong test flight. They arrived at the International Space Station the next day, only after overcoming a cascade of . NASA deemed the capsule too risky for a return flight, so it will be February before their long and trying mission comes to a close. While NASA managers bristle at calling them stuck or stranded, the two retired Navy captains shrug off the description of their plight. They insist they're fine and accepting of their fate. Wilmore views it as a detour of sorts: "We're just on a different path." "I like everything about being up here," Williams told students Wednesday from an elementary school named for her in Needham, Massachusetts, her hometown. "Just living in space is super fun." Both astronauts lived up there before, so they quickly became full-fledged members of the crew, helping with science experiments and chores like fixing a broken toilet, vacuuming the air vents and watering the plants. Williams took over as station commander in September. "Mindset does go a long way," Wilmore said in response to a question from Nashville first graders in October. He's from Mount Juliet, Tennessee. "I don't look at these situations in life as being downers." Boeing in September, and NASA moved Wilmore and Williams to a not due back until late February. Two other astronauts were bumped to make room and to keep to a six-month schedule for crew rotations. Like other station crews, Wilmore and Williams trained for spacewalks and any unexpected situations that might arise. "When the crews go up, they know they could be there for up to a year," NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free said. found that out the hard way when the Russian Space Agency had to rush up a replacement capsule for him and two cosmonauts in 2023, pushing their six-month mission to just past a year. Boeing said this week that input from Wilmore and Williams was "invaluable" in the ongoing inquiry of what went wrong. The company said it is preparing for Starliner's next flight but declined to comment on when it might launch again. NASA also has high praise for the pair. "Whether it was luck or whether it was selection, they were great folks to have for this mission," NASA's chief health and medical officer, Dr. JD Polk, said during an interview with The Associated Press. On top of everything else, Williams, 59, had to deal with "rumors," as she calls them, of serious weight loss. She insists her weight is the same as it was on launch day, which Polk confirms. During Wednesday's student chat, Williams said she didn't have much of an appetite when she first arrived in space. But now she's "super hungry" and eating three meals a day plus snacks, while logging the required two hours of daily exercise. Williams, a distance runner, uses the space station treadmill to support races in her home state. She competed in Cape Cod's 7-mile Falmouth Road Race in August. She ran the 2007 Boston Marathon up there as well. She has a New England Patriots shirt with her for game days, as well as a Red Sox spring training shirt. "Hopefully I'll be home before that happens — but you never know," she said in November. Husband Michael Williams, a retired federal marshal and former Navy aviator, is caring for their dogs back home in Houston. As for Wilmore, 61, he's missing his younger daughter's senior year in high school and his older daughter's theater productions in college. "We can't deny that being unexpectedly separated, especially during the holidays when the entire family gets together, brings increased yearnings to share the time and events together," his wife, Deanna Wilmore, told the AP in a text this week. Her husband "has it worse than us" since he's confined to the space station and can only connect via video for short periods. "We are certainly looking forward to February!!" she wrote.

Asana Stock Jumps As Software Maker Swings To Profit, Sales BeatPoint of Sale (POS) operators have been spotted in the Lekki area of Lagos State hawking new Naira notes as bank customers lament their inability to withdraw cash from ATMs. The operators charged N4,000 as a fee for N10,000 withdrawals. They displayed cash notes from N100 to N1000 for interested persons. This is coming a few months after most banks carried out upgrades on their digital infrastructure to serve customers better. However, most bank services have deteriorated with users experiencing what appear to be the worst offerings in recent years. Sadly, over-the-counter (OTC) services have not offered any respite for customers who are being systematically forced to pay huge fees to POS operators to access their monies. More frustrating for bank customers is that most banks have restricted cash withdrawals per transaction to a maximum of N10,000. This has led to another round of cash scarcity across the country, pushing up agent banks’ charges by as much as 100 percent or more in some cases. These rising challenges come days to Christmas and just when the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) warned that it would begin to sanction banks that fail to upscale their capacity to serve the fast-growing population of online banking customers. Data from the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) showed that cashless transactions in Nigeria rose by 84.37 per cent to N572.63 trillion in the first seven months of 2024, suggesting that the digital banking space is busier than ever. This growth showed the growing reliance on digital payments in a country. As of the end of 2023, cashless payments grew to N611.06 trillion from N395.38 trillion in 2022, with experts saying the numbers would hit unprecedented levels in 2024. The payment platforms of banks are currently jaundiced, bringing harrowing experiences to customers in the last three months of the year. Before the widespread system upgrade, which primarily sought to improve customer experience, banks had relied on foreign companies to manage their IT infrastructure, spending significant amounts on maintenance in foreign currencies. The big digital infrastructure spending continued in the first half of 2024 when five major Nigerian banks collectively invested N178.77 billion in enhancing their information technology infrastructure, according to the analysis of their financial statements.