
Kam Jones scored 20 points and dished with 10 assists to lead the No. 10 Marquette Golden Eagles to a 94-62 victory over the visiting Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon in Milwaukee. Jones added six rebounds for Marquette (8-0), which is off to its best start since winning 10 straight to begin the 2011-12 campaign that ended with a Sweet 16 appearance. Ben Gold added 12 points, while Stevie Mitchell scored 10 and had three steals. David Joplin, Caedin Hamilton and Royce Parham each netted nine points for the Golden Eagles. The Catamounts (2-4) were led by Bernard Pelote's 13 points and eight boards. Jamar Livingston chipped in 10 points and CJ Hyland bundled five points with five rebounds and six assists. Marquette controlled most of the game, thanks largely to 51.4 percent shooting and 21 takeaways. The Golden Eagles built a 16-point lead in the first half before Western Carolina clawed within 37-28 with 3:55 left. Marquette responded with a 12-2 run to take a 49-30 advantage into the break, its largest lead of the game to that point. The game quickly got out of hand from there, with the Golden Eagles eventually scoring 11 straight points to push its lead to 81-45 with 7:15 remaining. Marquette finished with 26 points off of Catamount turnovers and hit 14 of 40 shots (35.0 percent) from 3-point range. The win wasn't all smooth sailing for the Golden Eagles, who lost backup guard Zaide Lowery to an apparent left knee injury. Lowery was helped off the court and into the locker room by his teammates with 1:36 left in the game. Saturday's game was a final tune-up for Marquette, which has three challenging games coming up against No. 5 Iowa State, No. 15 Wisconsin and Dayton before Big East conference play begins Dec. 18. --Field Level Media
Feel free to sing in the cinema, says The RockKingsview Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Rocket Companies, Inc. ( NYSE:RKT – Free Report ) in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund purchased 12,250 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $235,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in RKT. Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its position in Rocket Companies by 26.1% in the 2nd quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 2,468,700 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,821,000 after buying an additional 510,400 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Rocket Companies by 7.5% during the third quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,040,709 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,971,000 after acquiring an additional 72,308 shares in the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP purchased a new position in Rocket Companies in the second quarter valued at about $10,811,000. Greylin Investment Management Inc grew its stake in Rocket Companies by 45.7% in the second quarter. Greylin Investment Management Inc now owns 355,868 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,875,000 after purchasing an additional 111,563 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Philip James Wealth Mangement LLC acquired a new position in Rocket Companies in the 3rd quarter worth about $6,811,000. 4.59% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Rocket Companies Stock Up 1.4 % Shares of RKT stock opened at $14.54 on Friday. Rocket Companies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $9.24 and a 12 month high of $21.38. The company has a quick ratio of 15.47, a current ratio of 15.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.51. The firm has a market cap of $29.00 billion, a PE ratio of -90.88 and a beta of 2.46. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $16.46 and a 200-day moving average of $16.30. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities research analysts recently commented on RKT shares. Barclays lowered their price target on Rocket Companies from $14.00 to $13.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of Rocket Companies from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their price objective on shares of Rocket Companies from $20.00 to $16.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. Piper Sandler lowered their target price on shares of Rocket Companies from $17.00 to $16.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, November 14th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on Rocket Companies from $11.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, August 2nd. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and seven have given a hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Rocket Companies presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $15.13. Get Our Latest Analysis on RKT About Rocket Companies ( Free Report ) Rocket Companies, Inc, a fintech holding company, provides mortgage lending, title and settlement services, and other financial technology services in the United States and Canada. It operates through two segments, Direct to Consumer and Partner Network. The company’s solutions include Rocket Mortgage, a mortgage lender; Amrock that provides title insurance, property valuation, and settlement services; Rocket Homes, a home search platform and real estate agent referral network, which offers technology-enabled services to support the home buying and selling experience; and Rocket Loans, an online-based personal loans business. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding RKT? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Rocket Companies, Inc. ( NYSE:RKT – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Rocket Companies Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Rocket Companies and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Kam Jones scored 20 points and dished with 10 assists to lead the No. 10 Marquette Golden Eagles to a 94-62 victory over the visiting Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon in Milwaukee. Jones added six rebounds for Marquette (8-0), which is off to its best start since winning 10 straight to begin the 2011-12 campaign that ended with a Sweet 16 appearance. Ben Gold added 12 points, while Stevie Mitchell scored 10 and had three steals. David Joplin, Caedin Hamilton and Royce Parham each netted nine points for the Golden Eagles. The Catamounts (2-4) were led by Bernard Pelote's 13 points and eight boards. Jamar Livingston chipped in 10 points and CJ Hyland bundled five points with five rebounds and six assists. Marquette controlled most of the game, thanks largely to 51.4 percent shooting and 21 takeaways. The Golden Eagles built a 16-point lead in the first half before Western Carolina clawed within 37-28 with 3:55 left. Marquette responded with a 12-2 run to take a 49-30 advantage into the break, its largest lead of the game to that point. The game quickly got out of hand from there, with the Golden Eagles eventually scoring 11 straight points to push its lead to 81-45 with 7:15 remaining. Marquette finished with 26 points off of Catamount turnovers and hit 14 of 40 shots (35.0 percent) from 3-point range. The win wasn't all smooth sailing for the Golden Eagles, who lost backup guard Zaide Lowery to an apparent left knee injury. Lowery was helped off the court and into the locker room by his teammates with 1:36 left in the game. Saturday's game was a final tune-up for Marquette, which has three challenging games coming up against No. 5 Iowa State, No. 15 Wisconsin and Dayton before Big East conference play begins Dec. 18. --Field Level MediaWASHINGTON — As she checked into a recent flight to Mexico for vacation, Teja Smith chuckled at the idea of joining another Women’s March on Washington . As a Black woman, she just couldn’t see herself helping to replicate the largest act of resistance against then-President Donald Trump’s first term in January 2017. Even in an election this year where Trump questioned his opponent’s race , held rallies featuring racist insults and falsely claimed Black migrants in Ohio were eating residents’ pets , he didn't just win a second term. He became the first Republican in two decades to clinch the popular vote, although by a small margin. “It’s like the people have spoken and this is what America looks like,” said Smith, the Los Angeles-based founder of the advocacy social media agency, Get Social. “And there’s not too much more fighting that you’re going to be able to do without losing your own sanity.” After Trump was declared the winner over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris , many politically engaged Black women said they were so dismayed by the outcome that they were reassessing — but not completely abandoning — their enthusiasm for electoral politics and movement organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote in their communities. They had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Harris, who would have been the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to win the presidency. Harris' loss spurred a wave of Black women across social media resolving to prioritize themselves, before giving so much to a country that over and over has shown its indifference to their concerns. AP VoteCast , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy in the United States was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, with Trump set to return to office in two months, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. “America is going to have to save herself,” said LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the national voting rights group Black Voters Matter. She compared Black women’s presence in social justice movements as “core strategists and core organizers” to the North Star, known as the most consistent and dependable star in the galaxy because of its seemingly fixed position in the sky. People can rely on Black women to lead change, Brown said, but the next four years will look different. “That’s not a herculean task that’s for us. We don’t want that title. ... I have no goals to be a martyr for a nation that cares nothing about me,” she said. AP VoteCast paints a clear picture of Black women's concerns. Black female voters were most likely to say that democracy was the single most important factor for their vote, compared to other motivators such as high prices or abortion. More than 7 in 10 Black female voters said they were “very concerned” that electing Trump would lead the nation toward authoritarianism, while only about 2 in 10 said this about Harris. About 9 in 10 Black female voters supported Harris in 2024, according to AP VoteCast, similar to the share that backed Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. Trump received support from more than half of white voters, who made up the vast majority of his coalition in both years. Like voters overall, Black women were most likely to say the economy and jobs were the most important issues facing the country, with about one-third saying that. But they were more likely than many other groups to say that abortion and racism were the top issues, and much less likely than other groups to say immigration was the top issue. Despite those concerns, which were well-voiced by Black women throughout the campaign, increased support from young men of color and white women helped expand Trump’s lead and secured his victory. Politically engaged Black women said they don’t plan to continue positioning themselves in the vertebrae of the “backbone” of America’s democracy. The growing movement prompting Black women to withdraw is a shift from history, where they are often present and at the forefront of political and social change. One of the earliest examples is the women’s suffrage movement that led to ratification in 1920 of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution , which gave women the right to vote. Black women, however, were prevented from voting for decades afterward because of Jim Crow-era literacy tests, poll taxes and laws that blocked the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Most Black women couldn’t vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Black women were among the organizers and counted among the marchers brutalized on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama, during the historic march in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery that preceded federal legislation. Decades later, Black women were prominent organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement in response to the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police and vigilantes. In his 2024 campaign, Trump called for leveraging federal money to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government programs and discussions of race, gender or sexual orientation in schools. His rhetoric on immigration, including false claims that Black Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating cats and dogs, drove support for his plan to deport millions of people . Tenita Taylor, a Black resident of Atlanta who supported Trump this year, said she was initially excited about Harris’ candidacy. But after thinking about how high her grocery bills have been, she feels that voting for Trump in hopes of finally getting lower prices was a form of self-prioritization. “People say, ‘Well, that’s selfish, it was gonna be better for the greater good,''' she said. “I’m a mother of five kids. ... The things that (Democrats) do either affect the rich or the poor.” Some of Trump’s plans affect people in Olivia Gordon’s immediate community, which is why she struggled to get behind the “Black women rest” wave. Gordon, a New York-based lawyer who supported the Party for Socialism and Liberation’s presidential nominee, Claudia de la Cruz, worries about who may be left behind if the 92% of Black women voters who backed Harris simply stopped advocating. “We’re talking millions of Black women here. If millions of Black women take a step back, it absolutely leaves holes, but for other Black women,” she said. “I think we sometimes are in the bubble of if it’s not in your immediate circle, maybe it doesn’t apply to you. And I truly implore people to understand that it does.” Nicole Lewis, an Alabama-based therapist who specializes in treating Black women’s stress, said she’s aware that Black women withdrawing from social impact movements could have a fallout. But she also hopes that it forces a reckoning for the nation to understand the consequences of not standing in solidarity with Black women. “It could impact things negatively because there isn’t that voice from the most empathetic group,” she said. “I also think it’s going to give other groups an opportunity to step up. ... My hope is that they do show up for themselves and everyone else.” Brown said a reckoning might be exactly what the country needs, but it’s a reckoning for everyone else. Black women, she said, did their job when they supported Harris in droves in hopes they could thwart the massive changes expected under Trump. “This ain’t our reckoning,” she said. “I don’t feel no guilt.” ____ AP polling editor Amelia Thomson DeVeaux and Associated Press writer Linley Sanders in Washington contributed to this report.Tributes were paid to the former Scottish first minister, who died suddenly in North Macedonia in October at the age of 69. A private family funeral has already taken place, with Saturday’s memorial service in Edinburgh held to celebrate his love of Scotland and his commitment to the cause of independence. But while some 500 people, including family, friends and politicians from across the spectrum attended the service at St Giles’ Cathedral, his successor Nicola Sturgeon was not present. A rift between her and Mr Salmond – who she had previously described as her mentor – developed during her term as SNP leader. Ms Sturgeon attended the funeral of Scottish comedian Janey Godley in Glasgow on Saturday morning. Her successor, Mr Swinney, was met with boos as he arrived at the service – held on St Andrew’s Day – with at least one person in the crowd outside on the Royal Mile shouting “traitor”. Mr Salmond stood down as SNP leader and first minister after the 2014 referendum in which Scots voted to stay part of the UK. He helped found and went on to lead another pro-independence party, Alba, with Kenny MacAskill, a long-time friend who served as justice secretary in Holyrood under Mr Salmond. Mr MacAskill, now the acting Alba leader, told the congregation – which included Mr Salmond’s widow Moira as well as Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, former Labour first minister Henry McLeish and Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay – that Mr Salmond had been a “giant of man”. Mr MacAskill, who quit the SNP to join Alba, hailed Mr Salmond as “an inspiration, a political genius” and being “most of all a man who had the cause of independence burned into his heart and seared in his soul”. The cause of independence was Mr Salmond’s “guiding light, his north star”, the former justice secretary said, adding that “he came so close to achieving it”. He added: “Those of us who share his dream must conclude that journey on his behalf. That’s the legacy he’d expect and the duty we owe him.” Recalling Mr Salmond’s words from when he stood down as first minister that “the dream shall never die”, Mr MacAskill concluded his address with the words: “Your dream shall be delivered.” Former Conservative Brexit minister and long-time friend of Mr Salmond, David Davis, gave a reading as did former Scottish government minister SNP MSP Fergus Ewing. Scottish folk singer Dougie MacLean performed his famous song Caledonia, while singer Sheena Wellington led mourners in a rendition of Robert Burns’ classic A Man’s A Man For A’ That. Scottish rock duo the Proclaimers were applauded for their performance of Cap in Hand – a pro-independence song which features the line “I can’t understand why we let someone else rule our land, cap in hand”. Brothers Craig and Charlie Reid said: “We’re going to do this for Alex, with love and respect and eternal gratitude for everything you did for our country.” Christina Hendry described her Uncle Alex as a “political giant, a strong leader, a fearless campaigner” but also remembered his as a “dearly loved husband, brother and uncle”. While she said he had been “the top man in Scotland”, he had “always made time for his family”, recalling how he phoned her brother on his birthday – the day after the Scottish independence referendum in 2014 – to apologise for not posting a card “as he’d been busy”, before telling them he would “resigning in 10 minutes”. She told the congregation: “As his family, we always felt loved no matter how far away he was or the time that passed before we saw him next. “We always knew he was standing up for our country, and for that we were grateful.” Ms Hendry continued: “The world will be a much quieter place without Uncle Alex, for Moira, for the wider family and for Scotland. “Uncle Alex passing means a great loss for many. A loss of Scotland’s voice on the international stage. A loss of integrity in Scottish politics. And a great loss to Scotland’s independence movement. “As a family it is likely a loss we will never get over.” Duncan Hamilton KC, who was an SNP MSP after the first Scottish Parliament elections, but also served as a political adviser and legal counsel to Mr Salmond, said the former first minister had “rightly been hailed as one of the greatest Scottish politicians of this, or any, generation”. He told how Mr Salmond took the SNP from being “a fringe act trying to get onto the main stage” to a party of government. “In Scottish politics, his success was both spectacular and unrivalled,” Mr Hamilton said. “Alex Salmond will forever be a pivotal figure in Scotland’s story. He changed a nation. He inspired a country. “History will certainly remember him as a man of talent, charisma and substance. But also as a political leader of courage, vision and intelligence. “He dared to dream. And so should we.” As the service finished the crowd gathered outside applauded and chanted “Alex, Alex” before singing Flower Of Scotland.
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Kingsview Wealth Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF ( NASDAQ:VGLT – Free Report ) by 44.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,447 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,522 shares during the quarter. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF were worth $274,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Asset Dedication LLC bought a new position in Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF in the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. Carmichael Hill & Associates Inc. raised its stake in Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF by 527.8% in the second quarter. Carmichael Hill & Associates Inc. now owns 565 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 475 shares in the last quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. raised its stake in Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF by 381.8% in the second quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 583 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 462 shares in the last quarter. Sachetta LLC lifted its holdings in Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF by 882.8% in the second quarter. Sachetta LLC now owns 629 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 565 shares during the period. Finally, Iron Horse Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF by 36.4% during the 2nd quarter. Iron Horse Wealth Management LLC now owns 750 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:VGLT opened at $59.02 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $58.77 and a 200-day moving average price of $59.18. Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF has a 52-week low of $54.96 and a 52-week high of $63.41. Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF Increases Dividend About Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF ( Free Report ) Vanguard Long Term Government Bond ETF (the Fund) seeks to track the performance of a market-weighted government bond index with a long-term, dollar-weighted average maturity. It employs a passive management or indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Barclays Capital U.S. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding VGLT? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF ( NASDAQ:VGLT – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Blues host the Flyers after Holloway’s 2-goal gameBaltimore City’s and Montgomery County’s school systems are in jeopardy of losing funding due to unmet requirements under the state’s preeminent education plan, the . At a meeting Thursday, the Blueprint Accountability & Implementation Board voted to officially warn the two school systems that they have not complied with certain criteria that would warrant the board’s approval to release fiscal years 2025 and 2026 Blueprint funds. “We do have to make certain we abide by the terms and conditions in our statute to make sure that we get compliance in a timely fashion,” said board chair Isiah Leggett. “We also try to work very carefully with all the jurisdictions that we are as responsive and responsible as possible to get to a positive outcome for everyone in terms of compliance. Unfortunately, there are some that are still not at that level and some are close to it, and so we need to at this point and time consistent with statutory requirements make some distinctions here.” Each Maryland school system had to provide an implementation plan to the board, a government entity charged with overseeing the execution of the Blueprint. Baltimore City and Montgomery County haven’t provided all of the components of their implementation plans, according to the board, including Baltimore’s career ladder. After multiple rounds of negotiations over specifics in the teacher career ladder, the Baltimore Teachers Union and the school system ahead of a state deadline, and formal impasse papers were filed. Earlier this year, a city schools spokesperson said the district would “build on the strengths and address the challenges of our previous career pathways while also meeting all Blueprint requirements.” Board member Laura Stapleton said she was hopeful Baltimore City was on the path for approval. “We understand that Baltimore City is at an impasse and that they’ve worked through it,” Stapleton said. “I am very hopeful they’ll be able to rectify it. And so even though this is about giving an official warning, I hope that it is seen that they are on the right path.” Another board member complimented Baltimore for having a representative at the meeting to explain its position. Montgomery County did not have an official at the meeting. Five other school systems — Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Prince George’s and Talbot counties — also did not meet requirements from the board that would trigger the release of funds. Those districts have submitted all the required parts of the plans but have been asked to provide more information in some of the categories and did not receive warnings. “AIB staff have reviewed initial and updated submissions and provided each (school system) with feedback and requests for revision/additional information necessary to be recommended for approval,” a statement from the board reads. The districts have until Dec. 11 to submit updates to the board for the next round of consideration at its Dec. 19 meeting.Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83
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What did you Google in 2024? From the elections to Copa América, here's what search trends showBetween holiday breaks, visiting relatives' homes, attending festivities, and opening gifts galore, kids face extra risks for accidental exposure to poison. In addition to heart felt season’s greetings, the Nebraska Poison Center sends out reminders that changes in routine may increase risks for kids. Poison experts urge parents and party hosts to remember safety best practices. • Pretty holiday plants aren't edible. Keep small children and animals away from mistletoe, holly berries, yew plants and poinsettias. • Be mindful of small batteries. Toys, games, watches, remotes, and musical greeting cards may contain button or disc batteries. If swallowed, they can become stuck and cause serious injury or death if not removed. • Watch out for water beads and magnets in toys . Expanding water beads and rare earth magnets are inappropriate for those who may ingest them. Strong magnets can stick together in the intestines and trigger a medical emergency. If water beads are swallowed, they may swell and cause a blockage in the intestines. • Be on the lookout for nicotine-containing products, including vape liquid and chewing tobacco, as well as CBD and THC products . These are often in brightly colored packaging that can easily be mistaken for candy or other food items for children. If swallowed by youngsters, nicotine may cause shakiness, vomiting or seizures. Keep these items away from common areas, locked and out of reach. • Lock up cleaning cabinets. Cleansers, laundry pods, and other cleaning products should also be stored out of sight. Do not mix chemicals together when cleaning and follow all label directions for using these products. • Remind relatives without small children about the importance of child-proofing prescription drugs . Encourage friends and family to store medications up, out of sight and locked up tight, not out on a nightstand or counter. Keep all purses and travel bags secured. • Be vigilant about the bar and alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are more readily accessible during gatherings. Clean immediately after gatherings and remove all items that may contain alcohol. Sadly, the holiday season can bring joy and grief simultaneously. As seasonal calls to the Poison Center concerning children increase, so do calls about intentional harm. If you or a loved one are having thoughts of self-harm or are in a crisis, remember that you are not alone. Call 988 to reach the 24/7 National Suicide and Crisis Line for help. Prevention is the best way to avoid and minimize poisonings. The Poison Center’s specially trained registered nurses and pharmacists are available 24/7/365. If you have questions or suspect poisoning exposure, call 1-800-222-1222. Your call will be routed to a local poison control center. Poison Center services are free and confidential. More information The Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) has more about poison exposure. SOURCE: Holiday Help From the Nebraska Poison Center, fact sheet.
The consequences of falling for a romance scam can be devastating, both financially and emotionally. They're something a 67-year-old woman who now lives in her car in Vista knows all too well. Katherine Goodson told NBC San Diego that she sent thousands of dollars to scammers, thinking it was for actor Keanu Reeves. She decided to share her story to prevent others from losing it all, as she did. Before you make any judgments, you should know that romance scams are very common. According to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, $1.1 billion was lost to romance scams in the U.S. In 2023, San Diego County victims lost $1.3 million. “There is nothing that hasn’t already been done to make me feel any worse,” Goodson said when NBC San Diego warned her she may receive unkind comments on this story. An internet search shows victims all over the country who've fallen for celebrity romance scams, with Keanu Reeves one of the more popular actors scammers like to imitate. His reps have said in the past that he doesn’t have any social media accounts. “Unfortunately, I wasn’t maybe listening to the warning signs,” Goodson said. “I don’t blame anyone but myself.” So how did Goodson end up here? She said it all started in 2022 when she connected with someone claiming to be Reeves. He asked her to send him a $500 gift card to prove she wasn’t just interested in his fame and money. “I did send it, but said, ‘I want to hear your voice,’ and once I heard his voice, I said, ‘You’re not him,’ and I blocked him,” Goodson said. Goodson posted a warning on social media about how she was duped by an imposter. Then, she received a message from the real Reeves – or so she thought – saying he felt awful that she lost money to a scam. They started messaging, and, she said, they fell in love: “He wanted to marry me.” Goodson showed NBC San Diego dozens of receipts for Bitcoin and gift card transactions, as well as wire transfers, a total of tens of thousands of dollars she thought she was sending to Reeves and his team over two years. When asked how she was convinced to send money over and over again, Goodson responded, “Well, No. 1: I was lonely.” Goodson said she constantly asked to speak with or meet Reeves in person, but there was always an excuse. She said the scammers always had a good reason why she needed to send money, too. While it seems hard for Goodson to explain now, she said it all made sense to her in the moment. “The scammers are really, really, really good,” said Temple University Professor Aunshul Rege, who studies romance scams. “This is not like any other type of financial scam where they get your money and you’re done,” Rege said. “They also rob you of the very essence of what makes a human.” Rege said it’s common for them to isolate you and get you into a communication platform of their choice. Another red flag is if they are overly affectionate. “It’s called love bombing," Rege said. "And what they do, they’re just showering you with all this attention and affection.” Then the scammer will ask for something, usually gift cards. If they refuse to meet with you, that’s another big red flag. Goodson said the messages turned hostile in August when she ran out of money, and that’s when she finally fully accepted it as all a scam. “It was just a mess,” Goodson said. “It was mind-boggling to the point that I didn’t know my head from anything.” Goodson has a long road ahead to get back on her feet, but she’s ready to do it on her own: “I've got 29 miles of gas left in my car, and that’s the lowest I’ve ever been.”
Home | Cinema & TV | Amid Ed Searches Raj Kundra Says Hes Fully Complying With Authorities Requests To Not Drag Wife Shilpas Name Amid ED searches, Raj Kundra says he’s fully complying with authorities, requests to not drag wife Shilpa’s name He shared that he is fully complying with the authorities, and has also requested the media not to drag his wife’s name in matters which are not related to her. By IANS Published Date - 30 November 2024, 02:43 PM Mumbai : Businessman Raj Kundra , who is also the husband of actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra , has now issued a statement on his social media over the recent raid at their premises by Enforcement Directorate (ED). He shared that he is fully complying with the authorities, and has also requested the media not to drag his wife’s name in matters which are not related to her. Raj took to the Stories section of his Instagram on Saturday, and penned a long note. He wrote, “To whom it may concern, While the media seems to have a flair for drama, let’s set the record straight: I’m fully complying with the ongoing investigation that has been unfolding for the last four years. As for the claims of ‘associates’, ‘pornography’ and ‘money laundering’, let’s just say that no amount of sensationalism will cloud the truth, in the end, justice will prevail”. He further mentioned, “A note to the media: It’s unacceptable to repeatedly drag my wife’s name into unrelated matters. Please respect the boundaries. #ED”. The recent ED searches were part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged money laundering case. On October 3, Kundra, who is facing accusations of money laundering through bitcoin, received a notice from the Enforcement Directorate, instructing him to vacate his Juhu bungalow and Pune farmhouse. In response, he filed a petition with the Mumbai High Court challenging the notice. The businessman was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch in July 2021 in connection with the case, facing multiple charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Information Technology Act . He was later granted bail by a city court. Follow Us : Tags Enforcement Directorate Information Technology Act IPC Mumbai Crime Branch Related News ED raids Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra in porn content case Maxbien Pharma row: BRS leader files ED complaint against Revanth’s son-in-law KTR questions lack of transparency in ED raids on Telangana Minister Ponguleti MUDA case: ED officials conduct fresh searches in Bengaluru, MysuruIonQ, Inc. ( NYSE:IONQ – Get Free Report ) shares shot up 5.1% during trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $32.37 and last traded at $32.21. 24,277,856 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 163% from the average session volume of 9,235,802 shares. The stock had previously closed at $30.65. Analyst Ratings Changes Several brokerages have recently weighed in on IONQ. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price target on IonQ from $11.50 to $8.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, August 9th. Craig Hallum raised their price target on shares of IonQ from $15.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Benchmark upped their price objective on shares of IonQ from $12.00 to $22.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC lifted their target price on shares of IonQ from $13.00 to $18.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Read Our Latest Analysis on IONQ IonQ Trading Up 13.3 % IonQ ( NYSE:IONQ – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 6th. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.22) by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $12.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.56 million. IonQ had a negative net margin of 457.85% and a negative return on equity of 36.82%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 102.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted ($0.22) earnings per share. Analysts forecast that IonQ, Inc. will post -0.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, CRO Rima Alameddine sold 9,159 shares of IonQ stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.72, for a total transaction of $98,184.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive now directly owns 648,783 shares in the company, valued at $6,954,953.76. This trade represents a 1.39 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink . Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 66,000 shares of company stock worth $972,331. Corporate insiders own 11.60% of the company’s stock. Hedge Funds Weigh In On IonQ Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Arizona State Retirement System lifted its holdings in shares of IonQ by 3.6% in the second quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 49,550 shares of the company’s stock valued at $348,000 after purchasing an additional 1,731 shares in the last quarter. Verity Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in IonQ by 12.4% during the 3rd quarter. Verity Asset Management Inc. now owns 33,898 shares of the company’s stock worth $296,000 after acquiring an additional 3,736 shares during the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of IonQ by 29.3% in the 3rd quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 18,938 shares of the company’s stock worth $166,000 after acquiring an additional 4,288 shares in the last quarter. Quest Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of IonQ by 4,824.2% in the second quarter. Quest Partners LLC now owns 6,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 6,368 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of IonQ by 40.6% during the second quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 26,801 shares of the company’s stock valued at $188,000 after purchasing an additional 7,744 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 41.42% of the company’s stock. IonQ Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) IonQ, Inc engages in the development of general-purpose quantum computing systems in the United States. It sells access to quantum computers of various qubit capacities. The company makes access to its quantum computers through cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon Braket, Microsoft’s Azure Quantum, and Google’s Cloud Marketplace, as well as through its cloud service. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for IonQ Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for IonQ and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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