According to Omdia's report, the demand for small and medium-sized OLED displays is expected to continue to grow over the next few years, driven by factors such as increasing smartphone penetration, rising demand for premium smartphones with high-resolution displays, and the adoption of OLED technology in emerging applications like automotive displays and smart wearables.[Source: Reuters] The Biden administration is pushing ahead with a $680 million arms sales package to Israel, a U.S. official familiar with the plan said on Wednesday, even as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has come into effect. The package, which was first reported by the Financial Times, includes thousands of joint direct attack munition kits (JDAMs) and hundreds of small-diameter bombs, according to the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The news comes less than a day after the ceasefire agreement ended the deadliest confrontation in years between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group, but Israel is still fighting its other arch foe, the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The package follows a $20 billion sale in August of fighter jets and other military equipment to Israel. Reuters reported in June that Washington, Israel’s biggest ally and weapons supplier, has sent Israel more than 10,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs and thousands of Hellfire missiles since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023. In remarks late on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listed the need to replenish weapons stocks as one of the reasons for the ceasefire. “And I say it openly, it is no secret that there have been big delays in weapons and munitions deliveries. These delays will be resolved soon,” he said. The package has been in the works for several months. It was first brought to the congressional committees in September then submitted for review in October, the U.S. official said. The conversations about the sale had been going on even as a group of progressive U.S. senators including Bernie Sanders introduced resolutions to block the sale of some U.S. weapons to Israel over concerns about the humanitarian catastrophe faced by Palestinians in Gaza. The legislation was shot down last week in the Senate. It was likely the last chance to stop any weapons sales before Republican President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. Biden has strongly backed Israel since Hamas-led gunmen attacked in October 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Most of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million people has been displaced and the enclave is at risk of famine, more than a year into Israel’s war against Hamas in the Palestinian enclave. Gaza health officials say more than 43,922 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s offensive. U.S. law requires Congress to be notified of major foreign military sales agreements. An informal review process allows the Democratic and Republican leaders of foreign affairs committees to vet such agreements before a formal notification to Congress. A State Department spokesperson declined to confirm the sale but said U.S. support for Israel’s security was “unwavering” against all Iran-backed threats, but added that Israel had a moral obligation to protect civilians.In a groundbreaking achievement, Marvel Battlefront, the much-anticipated mobile game developed through the collaboration between Netease and Marvel, has amassed over 10 million players within just three days of its release. This remarkable milestone not only highlights the immense popularity and appeal of the Marvel universe but also underscores the successful partnership between Netease and Marvel in creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences.
It was a typical Saturday evening in the tranquil suburbia, where the moon shone softly upon the modest household of the Smith family. However, the serenity was soon disrupted by the overpowering scent of alcohol and the sound of tearful sobs. Mr. Smith, a usually composed and stately man, had indulged in one drink too many and found himself in an emotional state, lamenting the future of his beloved daughter, Emily, who was merely six years old.
Nigerian clergyman cum filmmaker, Mike Bamiloye , has made a case for some pastors who are enduring their marriage. Naija News reports that the actor, in a post via his social media page, claimed that many pastors are not enjoying their marriages due to their wives’ behaviours. According to Bamiloye, many pastors’ wives use their husbands’ profession to blackmail them. He said that the pastors’ wives believe their husbands cannot beat or divorce them like other men, so they act as they like. He wrote, “Some women believe that a pastor cannot beat them like unbelievers or divorce them at will. They use the man’s calling/ministry to blackmail him. Several pastors are not enjoying their marriage but enduring it.” Mike Bamiloye Reveals Discussion With Korede Are, ‘Baba Gbenro’ Before He Died In other news, Mike Bamiloye, has confirmed the death of popular gospel film actor and producer, Moses Korede Are, widely known as Baba Gbenro in the Mount Zion series, ‘Abattoir.’ Bamiloye, in a post via his official Facebook account on Thursday, said Baba Gbenro has closed from his work and gone to rest with his master. He described the late gospel actor as a hardworking, humble and dedicated person. Recall Naija News had earlier reported the death of the actor. Confirming the development and sharing what transpired moments before the actor passed away, Bamiloye said Are was telling him on the phone while being taken to the clinic that his sickness should not stop him from getting called to movie production locations. He added that the sudden death of Are should be a reminder to everyone that no one knows when his/her time would be up.
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Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp ( NASDAQ:CCEC – Get Free Report )’s share price gapped down prior to trading on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $18.68, but opened at $18.20. Capital Clean Energy Carriers shares last traded at $18.20, with a volume of 603 shares. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research firms recently issued reports on CCEC. Evercore ISI initiated coverage on shares of Capital Clean Energy Carriers in a research note on Thursday, September 5th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $22.00 target price on the stock. Fearnley Fonds raised Capital Clean Energy Carriers to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 10th. View Our Latest Stock Analysis on CCEC Capital Clean Energy Carriers Stock Down 1.0 % Capital Clean Energy Carriers Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 11th were given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 11th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.24%. Capital Clean Energy Carriers’s dividend payout ratio is 46.15%. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Capital Clean Energy Carriers A hedge fund recently bought a new stake in Capital Clean Energy Carriers stock. RBF Capital LLC acquired a new position in Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp ( NASDAQ:CCEC – Free Report ) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 10,376 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $195,000. About Capital Clean Energy Carriers ( Get Free Report ) Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp., a shipping company, provides marine transportation services in Greece. The company’s vessels provide a range of cargoes, including liquefied natural gas, containerized goods, and cargo under short-term voyage charters, and medium to long-term time charters. It owns vessels, including Neo-Panamax container vessels, Panamax container vessels, cape-size bulk carrier, and LNG carriers. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Capital Clean Energy Carriers Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Capital Clean Energy Carriers and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark , initially voting narrowly for approval and hours later changing course. The reversal on fixing Tropicana Field came after the council voted to delay consideration of revenue bonds for a proposed new $1.3 billion Rays ballpark. Just two days before, the Pinellas County Commission postponed a vote on its share of the new stadium bonds, leaving that project in limbo. “This is a sad place. I'm really disappointed,” council chair Deborah Figg-Sanders said. “We won’t get there if we keep finding ways we can’t.” The Rays say the lack of progress puts the new stadium plan and the future of Tropicana Field in jeopardy. “I can't say I'm confident about anything,” Rays co-president Brian Auld told the council members. The Trop's translucent fiberglass roof was ripped to pieces on Oct. 9 when Hurricane Milton swept ashore just south of Tampa Bay. There was also significant water damage inside the ballpark, with a city estimate of the total repair costs pegged at $55.7 million. The extensive repairs cannot be finished before the 2026 season, city documents show. The Rays made a deal with the Yankees to play next season at 11,000-seat Steinbrenner Field, New York's spring training home across the bay in Tampa. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB wants to give the Rays and Tampa-area politicians time to figure out a path forward given the disruption caused by the hurricane. Assuming Tropicana Field is repaired, the Rays are obligated to play there for three more seasons. “We’re committed to the fans in Tampa Bay,” Manfred said at an owners meeting. “Given all that’s happened in that market, we’re focused on our franchise in Tampa Bay right now.” The initial vote Thursday was to get moving on the roof portion of the repair. Once that's done, crews could begin working on laying down a new baseball field, fixing damaged seating and office areas and a variety of electronic systems — which would require another vote to approve money for the remaining restoration. The subsequent vote reversing funding for the roof repair essentially means the city and Rays must work on an alternative in the coming weeks so that Tropicana Field can possibly be ready for the 2026 season. The city is legally obligated to fix the roof. “I’d like to pare it down and see exactly what we’re obligated to do,” council member John Muhammad said. The city previously voted to spend $6.5 million to prevent further damage to the unroofed Trop. Several council members said before the vote on the $23.7 million to fix the roof that the city is contractually obligated to do so. “I don’t see a way out of it. We have a contract that’s in place,” council member Gina Driscoll said. “We’re obligated to do it. We are going to fix the roof.” The council had voted 4-3 to approve the roof repair. Members who opposed it said there wasn't enough clarity on numerous issues, including how much would be covered by the ballpark's insurance and what amount might be provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. They also noted that city residents who are struggling to repair their homes and businesses damaged by hurricanes Helene and Milton are dismayed when they see so many taxpayer dollars going to baseball. “Why are we looking to expend so much money right away when there is so much uncertainty?” council member Richie Floyd said. The new Rays ballpark — now likely to open in 2029, if at all — is part of a larger urban renovation project known as the Historic Gas Plant District, which refers to a predominantly Black neighborhood that was forced out to make way for construction of Tropicana Field and an interstate highway spur. The broader $6.5 billion project would transform an 86-acre (34-hectare) tract in the city’s downtown, with plans in the coming years for a Black history museum, affordable housing, a hotel, green space, entertainment venues, and office and retail space. There’s the promise of thousands of jobs as well. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, a prime mover behind the overall project, said it's not time to give up. “We believe there is a path forward to success,” the mayor said. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbNicola Di Marco (Atalanta) - Di Marco has been a revelation for Atalanta this season, impressing with his defensive solidity and attacking contributions. In Matchday 15, he showcased his all-around skills with a solid display at the back and an assist to help Atalanta secure a clean sheet.