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Qualcomm Stock Has Poor Ratings And A Downtrend. Here's A Bearish Strategy To Profit.The Associated Press Kroger and Albertsons’ plan for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history crumbled Wednesday, with Albertsons pulling out of the $24.6 billion deal and the two companies accusing each other of not doing enough to push their proposed alliance through. Albertsons said it had filed a lawsuit against Kroger, seeking a $600 million termination fee as well as billions of dollars in legal fees and lost shareholder value. Kroger said the claims were “baseless” and that Albertsons was not entitled to the fee. The bitter breakup came the day after two judges halted the proposed merger in separate court cases. U.S. District Court Judge Adrienne Nelson in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday blocking the merger until an in-house judge at the Federal Trade Commission could consider the matter. An hour later, Superior Court Judge Marshall Ferguson in Seattle issued a permanent injunction barring the merger . Ferguson ruled that combining Albertsons and Kroger would lessen competition and violate consumer-protection laws. The companies could have appealed the rulings or proceeded to the in-house FTC hearings. Albertsons’ decision to pull out of deal instead surprised some industry experts. “I’m in a state of professional and commercial shock that they would take this scorched earth approach,” said Burt Flickinger, a longtime analyst and owner of retail consulting firm Strategic Resource Group. “The logical thing would have been for Albertsons to let the decision sink in for a day and then meet and see what could be done. But the lawsuit seems to make that a moot issue.” Albertsons is unlikely to find another merger partner because it has significant debt and underperforming stores in most of its markets., Flickinger said. Consumers will feel the most immediate impact of the deal’s demise, he said, since Albertsons charges 12% to 14% more than Kroger and other grocery rivals. “They had so much debt they had to pay it off it’s reflected in their pricing and promotional structure,” Flickinger said. Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran testified during the federal hearing in September that his company might consider “structural options” like laying off employees, closing stores and exiting certain markets if the merger with Kroger didn’t go through. “I would have to consider that,” he said. “It’s a dramatically different picture with the merger than without it.” But in a statement Wednesday, Sankaran said Albertsons would “start this next chapter in strong financial condition with a track record of positive business performance.” In the company’s most recent quarter, Albertsons’ revenue rose 1% to $18.5 billion and it reported $7.9 billion in debt. Kroger and Albertsons first proposed the merger in 2022 . They argued that combining would help them better compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon, which are gaining an increasing share of U.S. grocery sales. Together, Kroger and Albertsons would control around 13% of the U.S. grocery market. Walmart controls around 22%. Under the merger agreement, Kroger and Albertsons — who compete in 22 states — agreed to sell 579 stores in places where their locations overlap to C&S Wholesale Grocers , a New Hampshire-based supplier to independent supermarkets that also owns the Grand Union and Piggly Wiggly store brands. But the Federal Trade Commission and two states — Washington and Colorado — sued to block the merger earlier this year, saying it would raise prices and lower workers’ wages by eliminating competition. It also said the divestiture plan was inadequate and that C&S was ill-equipped to take on so many stores. On Wednesday, Albertsons said that Kroger failed to exercise “best efforts” and to take “any and all actions” to secure regulatory approval of the companies’ agreed merger transaction. Albertsons said Kroger refused to divest the assets necessary for antitrust approval, ignored regulators’ feedback and rejected divestiture buyers that would have been stronger than C&S. “Kroger’s self-serving conduct, taken at the expense of Albertsons and the agreed transaction, has harmed Albertsons’ shareholders, associates and consumers,” said Tom Moriarty, Albertsons’ general counsel, in a statement. Kroger said that it disagrees with Albertsons “in the strongest possible terms.” It said early Wednesday that Albertsons was responsible for “repeated intentional material breaches and interference throughout the merger process.” Kroger , based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates 2,800 stores in 35 states, including brands like Ralphs, Smith’s and Harris Teeter. Albertsons , based in Boise, Idaho, operates 2,273 stores in 34 states, including brands like Safeway, Jewel Osco and Shaw’s. Together, the companies employ around 710,000 people. Kroger sued the FTC in August in federal court in Ohio, claiming that the federal agency’s in-house administrative hearings were unlawful because the FTC was also able to challenge the merger in federal court in Oregon. In paperwork filed Wednesday, the FTC said it expected to update the court on its next steps in that case by Dec. 17. In Colorado, which also sued to block the merger, Attorney General Phil Weiser said Tuesday that he still was awaiting a decision from a state judge. In that case, Colorado also was challenging an allegedly illegal no-poach agreement Kroger and Albertsons made during a 2022 strike. Shares of Albertsons were down less than 1% in late trading Wednesday, while Kroger’s stock was up less than 1%.
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NEW HOPE, Pa., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO, "Orchestra BioMed” or the "Company”), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through risk-reward sharing partnerships, today announced that company management will present and be available for one-on-one meetings at the Piper Sandler 36 th Annual Healthcare Conference being held in New York, NY from December 3-5, 2024. Details of the presentation are shown below. Format: Fireside Chat Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM EST Webcast: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1700018&tp_key=660c0503d6 A replay of the webcast will be available on the Events section of the Orchestra BioMed website for 90 days following the presentation. About Orchestra BioMed Orchestra BioMed (Nasdaq: OBIO) is a biomedical innovation company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through risk-reward sharing partnerships with leading medical device companies. Orchestra BioMed's partnership-enabled business model focuses on forging strategic collaborations with leading medical device companies to drive successful global commercialization of products it develops. Orchestra BioMed's lead product candidate is atrioventricular interval modulation (AVIM) therapy (also known as BackBeat Cardiac Neuromodulation Therapy (CNTTM)) for the treatment of hypertension, a significant risk factor for death worldwide. Orchestra BioMed is also developing Virtue ® Sirolimus AngioInfusionTM Balloon (SAB) for the treatment of atherosclerotic artery disease, the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Orchestra BioMed has a strategic collaboration with Medtronic, one of the largest medical device companies in the world, for development and commercialization of AVIM therapy for the treatment of hypertension in pacemaker-indicated patients, and a strategic partnership with Terumo, a global leader in medical technology, for development and commercialization of Virtue SAB for the treatment of artery disease. For further information about Orchestra BioMed, please visit www.orchestrabiomed.com, and follow us on LinkedIn. References to Websites and Social Media Platforms References to information included on, or accessible through, websites and social media platforms do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained at or available through such websites or social media platforms, and you should not consider such information to be part of this press release. Contact : Kelsey Kirk-Ellis Orchestra BioMed 484-682-4892 [email protected]N.J. local union says wages too low, pay disparity too wide, and healthcare costs are too high
ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, traveled to Atlanta to host the inaugural SBA AI Small Business Summit and officially launch SBA’s AI for Small Businesses Resource Hub . SBA’s first AI Small Business Summit, held in conjunction with Georgia Tech and in collaboration with leading technology companies, innovators, and investors, highlighted the launch of SBA’s AI for Small Businesses Resource Hub – a space for small business owners to learn about AI and AI innovators to learn about the resources available to them at the SBA and across the federal government. “Artificial intelligence has the capacity to drive exponential growth for the United States economy and for small businesses across the country,” said Administrator Guzman. “From Main Street shops to manufacturers, staying up to date with the latest technology is essential for business growth and resilience. And it is our nation’s innovative startups that will help deliver AI for the future. So, whether you are creating the next tech solution or leveraging it, SBA’s AI for Small Businesses Resource Hub can provide you with a launch point to access partners, tools and resources for a seamless integration of AI.” In addition to SBA Administrator Guzman, the AI Small Business Summit’s speakers included Microsoft, Google, Mailchimp, and OpenAI, as well as small businesses and experts from co-host Georgia Tech. The summit discussions were an opportunity for small business owners to hear from experts and gain a greater understanding of the possibilities AI has within the daily operations of their businesses. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the country has seen more than 20 million new business applications filed nationwide – including over one million in Georgia alone. The SBA just released new data showing significant spikes in SBA lending including a continued upward trend doubling small dollar loans under $150,000 and increased lending to underserved communities: Black-, Latino-, minority, rural and women-owned small businesses, as well as lending in rural communities. ### About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov . SBA HQ Press Team U.S. Small Business Administration press_office@sba.gov
Scrim, a 17-pound mutt that's mostly terrier, has become a folk hero, inspiring tattoos, T-shirts and even a ballad as he eludes capture from the posse of volunteers. And like any antihero, Scrim has a backstory: Rescued from semi-feral life at a trailer park and adopted from a shelter, the dog broke loose in April and scurried around the city until he was cornered in October and brought to a new home. Weeks later, he'd had enough. Scrim leaped out of a second-story window, a desperate act recorded in a now-viral video. Since then, despite a stream of daily sightings, he's roamed free. The dog’s fans include Myra and Steve Foster, who wrote “Ode to Scrim” to the tune of Ricky Nelson’s 1961 hit, “I’m a Travelin’ Man.” 'I'm a travelin' dog and I've made a lot of stops/All over this town...' Leading the recapture effort is Michelle Cheramie, a 55-year-old former information technology professional. She lost everything — home, car, possessions — in Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and in the aftermath, found her calling rescuing pets. “I was like, ‘This is what I should be doing,’” Cheramie said. “I was born to rescue.” She launched Zeus’ Rescues, a nonprofit shelter that now averages 600 cat and dog adoptions a year and offers free pet food to anyone who needs it. She helped Scrim find the home he first escaped from. It was Cheramie's window Scrim leaped from in November. She's resumed her relentless mission since then, posting flyers on telephone poles and logging social media updates on his reported whereabouts. She's invested thousands of dollars on wildlife cameras, thermal sensors and other gear. She took a course offered by the San Diego Zoo on the finer points of tranquilizing animals. And she's developed a network of volunteers — the kind of neighbors who are willing to grid-search a city at 3 a.m. '...And at every stop I own the heart, of at least one lovely...' People like writer David W. Brown, who manages a crowd-sourced Google Map of all known Scrim sightings. He says the search galvanized residents from all walks of life to come together. As they search for Scrim, they hand out supplies to people in need. “Being a member of the community is seeing problems and doing what you can to make life a little better for the people around here and the animals around you,” Brown said. Neighbor Tammy Murray had to close her furniture store and lost her father to Parkinson's disease. This search, she says, got her mojo back. “Literally, for months, I’ve done nothing but hunt this dog,” said Murray, 53. “I feel like Wile E. Coyote on a daily basis with him.” Murray drives the Zeus' Rescues van toward reported Scrim sightings. She also handles a tactical net launcher, which looks like an oversized flashlight and once misfired, shattering the van's window as Scrim sped away. After realizing Scrim came to recognize the sound of the van's diesel engine, Murray switched to a Vespa scooter for stealth. '...If you're ever in the 9th Ward stop and see/My cute little mini poodle...' Near-misses have been tantalizing. The search party spotted Scrim napping beneath an elevated house, and wrapped construction netting around the perimeter, but an over-eager volunteer broke ranks and dashed forward, leaving an opening Scrim slipped through. Scrim's repeated escapades prompted near-daily local media coverage and a devoted online following. Cheramie can relate. “We’re all running from something or to something," she said. "He's doing that, too.” Cheramie's team dreams of placing the pooch in a safe and loving environment. But a social media chorus growing under the hashtag #FreeScrim has other ideas — they say the runaway should be allowed a life of self-determination. The animal rescue volunteers consider that misguided. “The streets of New Orleans are not the place for a dog to be free,” Cheramie said. “It’s too dangerous.” '...and my Shar-Pei doll down in old Treme/Waits for my return...' Scrim was a mess when Cheramie briefly recaptured him in October, with matted fur, missing teeth and a tattered ear. His trembling body was scraped and bruised, and punctured by projectiles. A vet removed one, but decided against operating to take out a possible bullet. The dog initially appeared content indoors, sitting in Cheramie's lap or napping beside her bed. Then while she was out one day, Scrim chewed through a mesh screen, dropped 13 feet to the ground and squeezed through a gap in the fence, trotting away. Murray said Cheramie's four cats probably spooked him. Cheramie thinks they may have gotten territorial. Devastated but undeterred, the pair is reassessing where Scrim might fit best — maybe a secure animal sanctuary with big outdoor spaces where other dogs can keep him company. Somewhere, Murray says, “where he can just breathe and be.”Toyota Australia and Saatchi & Saatchi have unveiled the next chapter of the This LandCruiser Drives Us Home campaign, celebrating the new LandCruiser Prado. The new LandCruiser’s off-road heritage and signature Toyota quality blended seamlessly with the modern utility and appointments of a luxury SUV. Vin Naidoo , chief marketing officer at Toyota Australia, said: “Evident in its design and serious off-roading capabilities, Toyota went back to its roots to seek inspiration from the qualities that have made the LandCruiser such an iconic nameplate and delivered on the essence of that history.” The integrated campaign pays homage to the LandCruiser legacy and the adventurous spirit of Australian drivers who explore every corner of this vast country. It highlights how the All-New LandCruiser Prado is the ultimate companion for these journeys, delivering unmatched capability, comfort, and reliability. Mandie van der Merwe , chief creative officer at Saatchi & Saatchi Australia , said: “With this campaign, we set out to capture the spirit of generations of Australians who rely on their LandCruiser to be there for every moment that matters, whether they’re tackling the toughest terrains or simply heading home to loved ones. The LandCruiser isn’t just a vehicle—it’s a constant companion in life’s biggest and smallest journeys.” The campaign will roll out across broadcast, online video, digital, print, CRM, sponsorships, social and in-store . This follows Saatchi & Saatchi and Toyota Australia recent launch of the HiLux campaign. The integrated campaign, directed by Tim Bullock from Scoundrel, will be activated across key sponsorships, OOH, broadcast, BVOD, digital, radio, in-store, CRM and social with further extensions to follow. See also: Toyota shows why the HiLux gets the job done via Saatchi & Saatchi Credits: Client: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Senior Manager, Marketing Operations: Andrew Wearing, Anthony Nobile Manager, Communications – Commercial & Brand: Kylie Graham Senior Brand Specialist – Commercial Vehicles: Kellie Burmeister, Brooke Butkiewicz Brand Specialist – Commercial Vehicles: Abbey Harrington Creative Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi Australia Chief Creative Officers: Dave Bowman, Mandie van der Merwe, Avish Gordhan Creative Director: Piero Ruzzene Creative: Robert Bamford, Ben de Klerk National Director of Production: Michael Demosthenous Senior Integrated Producer: Tamara Kennon Chief Client Officer: Ben Court Executive Strategy Director: Joe Heath Group Business Director: Zoe Kypros Senior Business Director: Melanie Bunn Business Manager: Jen Weston Business Executive: Miles Donnellan Media: Spark Foundry Australia Production Company: MOFA Director: Nick Kelley Executive Producer: Llew Griffiths Producer: Niko Aulich DOP: Shelly Farthing-Dawe Casting: Citizen Cane Casting Post Production: ARC Editor: Johanna Scott Colourist: Matt Fez VFX Producer: Winnie O’Niel VFX Artist: Eugene Richards Audio: Massive Music Composition: Nathan Cavaleri Audio Post: Ramesh Sathiah, Simon Kane Executive Producer: Katrina Aquilia Stills Production Company: Prodigious Australia Producer: Lucy Burne Photographer: Janyon Boshoff Keep on top of the most important media, marketing, and agency news each day with the Mediaweek Morning Report – delivered for free every morning to your inbox.
The Chase fans say the same thing after nail-biting final leaves Bradley Walsh speechlessA recent poll of registered New York voters conducted by the Siena College Research Institute finds that a clear majority supports President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to deport illegal migrants. The Sienna poll, taken early this month, asked respondents if they support Trump’s plans: “When it comes to any efforts the Trump Administration will take to deport migrants living illegally in New York, do you think New York State should support or oppose the federal government’s efforts to deport migrants?” The response was stark with 54 percent overall saying that the Empire State should support the federal government’s efforts to deport illegals, while only 35 percent said the state should oppose the federal deportation efforts. Support was in the majority all across the board, with 56 percent of whites supporting the federal efforts to deport (37 percent opposed), 51 percent of blacks in support (versus 37 percent), and 47 percent of Latinos joining them (with 36 percent opposed). The results by religion were similar with 61 percent of Catholics supporting deportation, 59 percent of Protestants in support, and 50 percent of Jewish respondents in support of Trump’s deportation plans. The poll was also heavily tilted toward Democrats, with 49 percent of respondents self-identifying as Democrat, while only 22 percent identified as Republican. Meanwhile, state Democrats are continuing to loudly proclaim their deep support for illegal migrants and standing in opposition to Trump’s deportation policies, despite what the voters want. This week, New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom told Newsweek that she was deploying city attorneys to dream up every way they can to help the city obstruct Trump’s deportation plans. “The fear that I’ve been seeing amongst our new arrivals has been really disturbing and heartbreaking,” Williams-Isom told the magazine. “So, we want to let people know that we will continue to protect them.” She added, “We are a sanctuary city. There are laws that require that we don’t give information to ICE when they come here.” “Our job is to serve New Yorkers and that’s the ones which are here and the ones that are coming here,” she insisted. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has been a cheerleader for mass migration, calling the wave after wave of illegals a boon to businesses seeking cheap employees. Also, in August, she extended her “emergency” order to allow her to continue throwing billions of tax dollars at freebies and care for illegal migrants. However, she and New York Mayor Eric Adams — both heavy supporters of illegal migrants — have come under much pressure to soften their sanctuary rules and to work with the incoming Trump administration on deportation issues. Hochul has even performed a partial about face by suddenly claiming she now supports the deportation of migrants convicted of crimes in the U.S. Despite the lip service from Hochul, state Democrats recently moved to strengthen, not weaken, sanctuary laws by filing a bill that would make it even harder for New York police agencies to work with ICE officials to deport criminal aliens. The Siena poll of 843 registered New York voters taken between December 2 – 5 poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percent. Follow Warner Todd Huston on Facebook at: facebook.com/Warner.Todd.Huston , or Truth Social @WarnerToddHustonKASPER Schmeichel’s importance to Celtic in the Champions League this season has been glaringly obvious to everyone who has seen them play. The vastly-experienced Danish internationalist has been outstanding for the Scottish champions in every one of their league phase games, even the mauling they suffered at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in Germany at the start of last month, and has produced numerous vital saves at key moments. Yet, the influence of the 111-times capped goalkeeper on the Parkhead club’s play going forward has perhaps not been so apparent to onlookers during their meetings with Slovan Bratislava, Borussia, Atalanta and RB Leipzig. Cameron Carter-Vickers, though, believes the former Manchester City, Leeds United and Leicester City man’s ability with the ball at his feet has been hugely significant for Celtic’s outfield players in their outings in Europe’s elite club competition during the past nine weeks as well. The centre-half, who is set to start alongside Auston Trusty in the heart of the hosts’ back line in their meeting with Club Brugge in the East End of Glasgow tonight, fully expects attack to start in defence once again tomorrow evening. Read more: Celtic manager on the 'power' of Parkhead and the 'trampoline effect' Carter-Vickers: Celtic's maturity key to Champions League aspirations Celtic man of moment Kuhn 'not far away' from Germany call Asked how he found playing in front of Schmeichel compared to his predecessor Joe Hart, he said: “They are different, two different people and two different characters off the pitch. “But on the pitch they are pretty similar, keepers who have played at top level throughout their careers and have a lot of experience. They are both very vocal on the pitch and commanding. So similar in that respect.” “I think Kasper has shown already this season he can make big saves when he needs to. He’s done that a number of times this season so far. There’s definitely that confidence that even if a team does get a chance there’s every chance of him stopping them. “But his distribution has been really good as well. It was probably one of the first things you noticed when he came in - how good he was with his feet. You see it game in game out. “Not just the ability to play the passes, but also to see them. That’s something he does really well, to see where the press is coming from and know where the outball is and how to get it there. “That is so important, especially at this level. The more time you can have with the ball, it limits the time they get on it and the chances they can create. That’s so important in the Champions League.” (Image: PA Wire via DPA) Carter-Vickers added: “It helps us work our way up the pitch in a comfortable way and it starts with Kasper. With top keepers now, it’s not just about playing passes, it’s the ability to see them. “The way Kasper does that is super-impressive. He might have two or three players running at him, but he gets the right angle and sees the right pass to play. He manages to do that most of the time.” Schmeichel spent last season playing in Belgium with Anderlecht and the Celtic vice-captain revealed that his team mate and midfielder Arne Engels had been giving all of the players tips about Brugge this week. They will not be underestimating opponents who have beaten Sturm Graz away and Aston Villa at home in Europe this term. “He mainly said that they are a really good team, with some good players and a really good press,” said the defender. “Kasper also said that they’re a hard working team. “In his experience of playing against them last year, he said they always found a way to win a game or stay in games. So we’re definitely prepared for tomorrow for a tough game. No matter how the game goes we’ll need to play well for 90 minutes to get a result. “Me and the team don’t look at it as us being favourites or not favourites. We know every game in this competition you’ve got to be right at it to get a result. So, tomorrow will be no different and we’re prepared for a tough game.” Rodgers has preferred Trusty to Liam Scales in recent weeks and Carter-Vickers has confidence that he and his fellow United States squad member will be able to contain rivals who thrashed STVV 7-0 in a league game at the Jan Breydel Stadium at the weekend. Read more: Rangers squad rally behind Clement in quest for improved performances Aberdeen title talk 'madness' as captain discusses Celtic dominance More Caixinha than Smith: No way back for Clement at Rangers “The partnership is developing well,” he said. “I’ve always said defensive partnerships always take time. It’s the only way to learn how each of you moves on the pitch in certain situations. So far Auston has been so good. He’s definitely playing well and you can see the strength he has. “We haven’t played together for America, not for the first team. Maybe once or twice at U20 level but not for the senior team. Hopefully the USA coach is looking at us playing in the Champions League for Celtic and thinks we can do the same at international level. (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire) “But it’s something I don’t think about too much but all we both can do is perform well for Celtic. If the USA coach thinks like that, great. Auston has fitted into the group well. He’s got quite a big character, but the team as a whole is very welcoming.” Carter-Vickers hasn’t given much thought to how many points it will take for Celtic to book a place in the knockout phase play-offs either. He is simply focusing on the Club Brugge encounter. However, he did predict the strength and depth which is now in the squad will help their hopes of progressing. “We’ve got options in every position in the team at the moment,” he said. “Scalesy has been great this season and it’s unfortunate from his perspective. But that’s the competition we have in the squad now. It’s up to us all individually to perform and that will make the team better. “The competition is key for us going forward. When we make subs now, the players coming off the bench are always at the level straight away. That’s important in the Champions League. “In general, the level of training rises the more competition you’ve got in the squad. That keeps everyone at a consistently high level, which translates into the games.”
The Affirmative Action Law Coalition of Ghana has congratulated Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on her historic election as Ghana’s first female Vice President. The coalition celebrated this monumental achievement as a defining moment in Ghana’s democratic evolution and a beacon of hope for women’s empowerment in governance. In a statement, the coalition emphasized that Professor Opoku-Agyemang’s rise to this esteemed position symbolizes perseverance, dedication, and the progress of women in Ghanaian politics. It further highlighted the transformative potential of her leadership in fostering inclusive governance and amplifying diverse voices in shaping the country’s future. “This historic achievement does not only mark a significant milestone in the democratic landscape of political participation in our nation but also serves as an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance and dedication,” the statement read. The coalition expressed optimism that Professor Opoku-Agyemang’s tenure would usher in transformative changes, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to equality and justice for all. They also pledged their support for advancing gender equity policies and collaborating towards the successful implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121). The statement concluded with a reiteration of the coalition’s admiration and high hopes for Professor Opoku-Agyemang’s leadership, underlining its significance as a step forward in achieving greater representation and empowerment of women in governance. Professor Opoku-Agyemang’s election as Vice President stands as a milestone for Ghana, inspiring women across the nation to actively participate in shaping its democratic future. Below is the full statement Source: Isaac Kofi Dzokpo/newsghana.com.ghGuardiola stays positive after City woes continue at JuveMovie Review: ‘September 5’ goes inside a newsroom during the Munich Olympics hostage crisis
Bayer Leverkusen's Nordi Mukiele scored a 90th-minute goal to give his team a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday and move the Germans closer to qualification. The Germans, who enjoyed more than 60% of possession, were the better side for most of the game, hitting the post through Nathan Tella early in the match before going close again with shots from Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah. But they had to wait until the final minute for Mukiele to slot in after a goalmouth scramble which was the first goal Inter had conceded in the competition after five clean sheets. The Italians' first defeat in the competition saw them drop to fourth place on 13 points, behind Leverkusen who are second, also on 13 with two matches remaining. The top eight teams qualify automatically for the round of 16 while the next 16 go into a playoff to determine the other eight teams that go through. Xabi Alonso's side had the upper hand from the start and went close after only three minutes when Tella's thunderous volley bounced off the crossbar. In-form Wirtz then saw his stinging shot saved by keeper Yann Sommer in the 35th minute with the Italians more than happy to sit back and soak up the pressure. With around 65% of possession, Leverkusen kept at it and Jeremie Frimpong narrowly missed the target after being sent through by Wirtz. Inter coach Simone Inzaghi's substitutions after the hour mark looked to inject new life into their game but they still could not threaten up front, with the match heading towards a goalless conclusion until the 27-year-old Mukiele pounced on a loose ball in the box to drill in the winner. Bayer Leverkusen's Nordi Mukiele scored a 90th-minute goal to give his team a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday and move the Germans closer to qualification. The Germans, who enjoyed more than 60% of possession, were the better side for most of the game, hitting the post through Nathan Tella early in the match before going close again with shots from Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah. But they had to wait until the final minute for Mukiele to slot in after a goalmouth scramble which was the first goal Inter had conceded in the competition after five clean sheets. The Italians' first defeat in the competition saw them drop to fourth place on 13 points, behind Leverkusen who are second, also on 13 with two matches remaining. The top eight teams qualify automatically for the round of 16 while the next 16 go into a playoff to determine the other eight teams that go through. Xabi Alonso's side had the upper hand from the start and went close after only three minutes when Tella's thunderous volley bounced off the crossbar. In-form Wirtz then saw his stinging shot saved by keeper Yann Sommer in the 35th minute with the Italians more than happy to sit back and soak up the pressure. With around 65% of possession, Leverkusen kept at it and Jeremie Frimpong narrowly missed the target after being sent through by Wirtz. Inter coach Simone Inzaghi's substitutions after the hour mark looked to inject new life into their game but they still could not threaten up front, with the match heading towards a goalless conclusion until the 27-year-old Mukiele pounced on a loose ball in the box to drill in the winner.
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