
Paul Mescal may be the Internet’s Irish boyfriend—alongside Cillian Murphy , Colin Farrell and Barry Keoghan , of course—but who is he dating in real life? The Maynooth-born actor became a household name and veritable heartthrob thanks to his breakout role as Connell Waldron in the Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney ’s Normal People , opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones . In the years since that 2020 drama miniseries—for which he earned the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor, as well as a Primetime Emmy nomination for his performance—Mescal has become one of the most acclaimed and in-demand actors in Hollywood. He received his first Academy Award nomination for his devastating portrayal of a troubled young father in 2022’s Aftersun , and followed that up with an award-winning turn as Stanley Kowalski in the West End revival of A Streetcar Named Desire , for which he took home the Olivier Award for Best Actor in 2023. That same year, he also was nominated for a BAFTA for his supporting work opposite Andrew Scott in the moving queer drama All Of Us Strangers . Along with that steady rise as one of the industry’s top young actors (this year, the 28-year-old was honored by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with the Vantage Award, for emerging artists) has come quite a bit of gossip around who the hunky Mescal might be dating. And now with a starring role in his biggest film yet— Ridley Scott ’s Gladiator II —all eyes are surely going to be on the Irish actor and which lucky lady will be by his side during those big premieres and red carpet events. Here is everything we know about Paul Mescal’s current girlfriend and relationship history. Related: ‘Gladiator II’ Is Coming to Streaming: Here's How to Watch Who is Paul Mescal dating now? Recent rumors had it that Paul Mescal was dating singer Gracie Abrams . The Irish actor seemingly confirmed as much when he attended the after party of the Gladiator II premiere alongside the brunette songstress. 🤩 📺 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter & get the scoop on the latest TV news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🤩 🎥 Who is Paul Mescal’s girlfriend Gracie Abrams? Photo by Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Gracie Abrams is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter hailing from Los Angeles, California. The daughter of filmmaker J.J. Abrams (of Star Trek and Star Wars fame) and Katie McGrath , the 25-year-old musician is known for songs like “Close to You,” “I Love You, I’m Sorry” and “That’s So True” from her second studio album The Secret of Us . In 2023, Abrams opened for Taylor Swift on the mega-star’s Eras Tour, and received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 66th Grammy Awards. How long have Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams been dating? The pair was first spotted by paparazzi together in June 2024, sharing an intimate meal at BRAT Restaurant in London. After a few months of being seen together around the city (including double-dating at a music festival with Mescal's Normal People costar Daisy Edgar-Jones and her boyfriend, Ben Seed ), a source told PEOPLE in August 2024 that Mescal and Abrams were "hooking up." Though he was publicly seen supporting his rumored girlfriend at her Radio City Music Hall concert in New York City on October 5, a month later in a GQ cover story, Mescal discussed wanting to keep his private life private. "The speculation has been kind of mad for the last x amount of years," the actor said. "I’m not comfortable inviting any access into that part of my life." However, he seemed to change his tune for the Los Angeles premiere of Gladiator II on Nov. 18, 2024, which the movie’s star attended with Abrams as his date. They posed together for pictures at the after party, which were later posted to the film’s social media handles. (Those pictures have since been deleted.) Who else has Paul Mescal dated? Paul Mescal previously dated musician Phoebe Bridgers from 2020 to 2022. He starred in the singer’s music video for “Savior Complex” and the pair attended several red carpet events together, including the LACMA Art + Film Gala in 2021 and the Met Gala in 2022. Speculation over the break-up (Bridgers was soon after seen with comedian Bo Burnham ) was rampant; Mescal told Harper’s Bazaar in August 2023 that gossip about “the personal stuff” hurt: “It’s nobody else’s business and should never be commented on because it’s indecent. And it’s unkind.” In 2023, Mescal was also seen out and about with movie star Angelina Jolie (though the actress said their coffee date was merely friendly), Irish influencer Keelin Moncrieffe and actress Sophie Wilde . Related: All About Phoebe Bridgers' Dating History Did Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones ever date? Photo by Darren Gerrish/Getty Images Despite their considerable chemistry onscreen and close friendship off (and the wishes of TV fans everywhere), Normal People ’s Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones have never been romantically linked. In July 2024 for Variety , the British actress called Mescal “one of my lifetime best friends” and the Irish star reciprocated, telling the same outlet in November that the duo was discussing their next onscreen project together: “We’re basically flirting around the idea of what the next thing should look like.” Related: 'Gladiator II' Jumps the Shark (Literally)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California's notorious Santa Ana winds were predicted to return Monday night and utilities said they are prepared to cut power to hundreds of thousands of customers in areas where strong gusts could damage electrical equipment and spark wildfires. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for high fire risk with a rare “particularly dangerous situation,” or PDS, designation starting at 8 p.m. Monday into Tuesday for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The last time PDS red flags went up was the first week of November, when powerful, dry winds fed the Mountain Fire , which destroyed at least 240 buildings, mostly homes, in Ventura County. Before that, a PDS red flag warning hadn't been issued for the region since 2020. “This event has the potential to be as strong as the November 5th-6th Santa Ana event that led to the Mountain Fire,” the weather service office for Los Angeles said Sunday on social media. Southern California Edison said it was considering targeted power shut-offs for more than 250,000 homes and businesses across seven counties starting Monday evening. Meanwhile San Diego Gas & Electric said it has notified nearly 117,500 customers that they might temporarily lose service to reduce the chance of wildfires. Santa Anas are dry, warm and gusty northeast winds that blow from the interior of Southern California toward the coast and offshore. They typically occur during the fall months and continue through winter and into early spring. In Northern California, the weather service said chances were increasing for an “impactful rainfall event” late in the week for the San Francisco Bay Area.The suspect in the high-profile killing of a health insurance CEO that has gripped the United States graduated from an Ivy League university, reportedly hails from a wealthy family, and wrote social media posts brimming with cerebral musings. Luigi Mangione, 26, was thrust into the spotlight Monday after police revealed his identity as their person of interest, crediting his arrest to a tip from a McDonald's worker. He has been connected by police to the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week in broad daylight, in a case that has laid bare deep frustrations and anger with the nation's privatized medical system. News of his capture triggered an explosion of online activity, with Mangione quickly amassing new followers on social media as citizen sleuths and US media try to understand who he is. While some lauded him as a hero and lamented his arrest, others analyzed his intellectual takes in search of ideological clues. A photo on one of his social media accounts includes an X-ray of an apparently injured spine, though no explicit political affiliation has emerged. Meanwhile, memes and jokes proliferated, many riffing on his first name and comparing him to the "Mario Bros." character Luigi, sometimes depicted in AI-altered images wielding a gun or holding a Big Mac. "Godspeed. Please know that we all hear you," wrote one user on Facebook. "I want to donate to your defense fund," added another. According to Mangione's LinkedIn profile, he is employed as a data engineer at TrueCar, a California-based online auto marketplace. A company spokesperson told AFP Mangione "has not been an employee of our company since 2023." Although he had been living in Hawaii ahead of the killing, he originally hails from Towson, Maryland, near Baltimore. He comes from a prominent and wealthy Italian-American family, according to the Baltimore Banner. The family owns local businesses, including the Hayfields Country Club, per the club's website. A standout student, Mangione graduated at the top of his high school class in 2016. In an interview with his local paper at the time, he praised his teachers for fostering a passion for learning beyond grades and encouraging intellectual curiosity. He went on to attend the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, where he completed both a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science by 2020, according to a university spokesperson. While at Penn, Mangione co-led a group of 60 undergraduates who collaborated on video game projects, as noted in a now-deleted university webpage, archived on the Wayback Machine. On Instagram, where his following has skyrocketed from hundreds to tens of thousands, Mangione shared snapshots of his travels in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. He also posted shirtless photos flaunting a six-pack and appeared in celebratory posts with fellow members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. However, it is on X (formerly Twitter) that users have scoured Mangione's posts for potential motives. His header photo -- an X-ray of a spine with bolts -- remains cryptic, with no public explanation. Finding a coherent political ideology has also proved elusive. Mangione has linked approvingly to posts criticizing secularism as a harmful consequence of Christianity's decline. In April, he wrote, "Horror vacui (nature abhors a vacuum)." The following month, he posted an essay he wrote in high school titled "How Christianity Prospered by Appealing to the Lower Classes of Ancient Rome." In another post from April, he speculated that Japan's low birthrate stems from societal disconnection, adding that "fleshlights" and other vaginal-replica sex toys should be banned. ia/nro
Salesforce ( NYSE:CRM – Free Report ) had its target price lifted by TD Cowen from $290.00 to $340.00 in a research report report published on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a hold rating on the CRM provider’s stock. A number of other research firms have also weighed in on CRM. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on shares of Salesforce from $350.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 11th. Raymond James upped their target price on shares of Salesforce from $325.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 29th. BNP Paribas upgraded Salesforce to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on Salesforce from $234.00 to $236.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 29th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on Salesforce from $305.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 15th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty-eight have issued a buy rating and four have issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $336.37. Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on Salesforce Salesforce Stock Up 1.9 % Salesforce ( NYSE:CRM – Get Free Report ) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 28th. The CRM provider reported $2.56 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.36 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $9.33 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.22 billion. Salesforce had a return on equity of 12.01% and a net margin of 15.44%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.63 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Salesforce will post 7.55 EPS for the current fiscal year. Salesforce Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 8th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 18th were issued a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.47%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 18th. Salesforce’s dividend payout ratio is presently 27.83%. Insider Transactions at Salesforce In other news, CFO Amy E. Weaver sold 897 shares of Salesforce stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $285.29, for a total transaction of $255,905.13. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 52,930 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,100,399.70. The trade was a 1.67 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, COO Brian Millham sold 60,522 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.00, for a total value of $18,156,600.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 147,991 shares of company stock worth $43,333,238. Insiders own 3.20% of the company’s stock. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Salesforce Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Swedbank AB acquired a new stake in Salesforce during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $874,748,000. Veritas Asset Management LLP acquired a new position in Salesforce during the third quarter valued at $733,805,000. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA lifted its position in Salesforce by 48.3% during the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 5,906,877 shares of the CRM provider’s stock valued at $1,518,658,000 after purchasing an additional 1,922,674 shares during the period. AMF Tjanstepension AB boosted its holdings in Salesforce by 376.1% in the second quarter. AMF Tjanstepension AB now owns 1,442,453 shares of the CRM provider’s stock valued at $370,873,000 after purchasing an additional 1,139,472 shares during the last quarter. Finally, KBC Group NV grew its position in Salesforce by 171.2% during the 3rd quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 1,634,834 shares of the CRM provider’s stock worth $447,470,000 after purchasing an additional 1,032,068 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.43% of the company’s stock. About Salesforce ( Get Free Report ) Salesforce, Inc provides Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology that brings companies and customers together worldwide. The company's service includes sales to store data, monitor leads and progress, forecast opportunities, gain insights through analytics and artificial intelligence, and deliver quotes, contracts, and invoices; and service that enables companies to deliver trusted and highly personalized customer support at scale. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Salesforce Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Salesforce and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Emma McKeon has announced her retirement from competitive swimming as one of the most successful Australian athletes. The 30-year-old confirmed the news on her Instagram on Monday morning, saying she was "proud" and she had gave her swimming career "absolutely everything". "Today I am officially retiring from competitive swimming. Leading into Paris, I knew it would be my last Olympics, and the months since have given me time to reflect on my journey, and think about what I wanted my future to look like in swimming," she wrote. "I am proud of myself for giving my swimming career absolutely everything, both physically and mentally. I wanted to see what I was capable of - and I did." McKeon added she had been "given so much" since taking the sport up at the age of five through to representing Australia on the world stage at three consecutive Games. "I have so many lessons, experiences, friendships and memories that I am so thankful for. Along with every person who supported me, worked hard with me, and cheered me on. THANKYOU," she continued in the social media post. "Now I am excited to see how I can push myself in other ways, and for all the things that life has in store." The post was accompanied by a video showing her highlights in and out of the water. McKeon - who has won six golds, three silvers and five bronze medals at Rio, Tokyo and Paris - previously said she has a "love-hate" relationship with swimming. In her teenage years she stopped going to the pool, but quickly found out she missed being in the water, as well as "working hard for a goal". As her career grew she had to learn to cope with the pressure of the sport which included on missing out on making the Australian team at the 2012 London Games. McKeon won her first gold four years later at Rio, but it was not until 2021 during the COVID-interrupted Tokyo Games when she caught the world's attention. The then 27-year-old became the first woman to win seven medals at a Games, four of which were gold, and also set three Olympic records and one world record. Her first Olympic gold in the 100 metre freestyle in Rio is one of her highlights. McKeon struggled leading up to the Paris Games this year. She missed out on qualifying for her individual pet events in the Australia trials a few months before the Olympics, only advancing into the relays and the 100m butterfly. The champion swimmer did however help Australia win gold in the 4x100m freestyle alongside Mollie O'Callaghan, Shayna Jack and Meg Harris to beat the USA and China. This is a breaking story. More to come.Rooney recalled meeting the US president-elect with her former England captain husband Wayne when their family was living in the US. Coleen Rooney has branded Donald Trump a “dirty bastard” as she revealed in the latest episode of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! a comment he made about her. The 38-year-old recalled meeting the US president-elect with her former England captain husband Wayne when their family was living in the US during Sunday’s episode. Discussing her encounter, she told her fellow campmates: “When we lived in America, we got invited to the White House for Christmas and we went in to meet Donald Trump. “And so we walked in and we had to get the official photograph taken in front of the Christmas tree. “So Donald Trump said to his son ‘See? Told you, all the soccer players get the good-looking girls’. “And I told my mum, I was like ‘dirty bastard’.” She also revealed that Mr Trump wanted Wayne to “go over to teach his son to play football”. Afterwards, McFly star Danny Jones asked her: “Is he that orange?”, to which she confirmed: “He was very orange.” Sunday’s episode also saw Rooney compete in a Bushtucker Trial a day after her her husband Wayne encouraged viewers to vote for her to do a challenge in a social media post. The former England footballer said he was “proud” of how she was doing in the Australian jungle but said he and their boys would “love” to see her do a trial. The couple, who first met at school and began dating aged 16, share four sons, Kai Wayne, Klay Anthony, Kit Joseph and Cass Mac. Ahead of competing in the Absolute Carnage trial, she said: “I’m a bit scared of the unknown but I’m excited for my boys back home just to see me do something. “Hopefully I’m going to do well, I’m going to try my best.” The trial saw her trapped in a box in the back of a car which was filled with cockroaches, crickets, giant mealworms and rats. Her fellow campmate, BBC Radio 1 presenter Dean McCullough, had to rummage through a garage area which was filled with creepy crawlies to find tools which he would pass to Rooney so she could unlock the stars in the box. The pair worked together to win nine stars for camp, with hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly branding Rooney as “very calm, very quiet, you just got on with it”. Liverpool-born Rooney replied: “That is my way of coping, silence, the silent treatment.” Elsewhere, Love Island star Maura Higgins recalled to Jones and Loose Women panellist Jane Moore that she went into the ITV dating show “like a bull in a china shop” after being so angry with her ex-boyfriend before entering the villa. She explained that she had been in a relationship when she got the offer for the show and decided to check her partner’s phone and was unimpressed with what she found. “When he went to the gym the next day I got his toothbrush and I filmed myself scrubbing in the verges, he had a dentist appointment that day,” she said. Jones said you “don’t want to mess with Maura” while Moore described her as “fierce”. It was revealed at the end of the episode that McCullough will take on another challenge during Monday’s episode. I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! continues at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX.
The Philadelphia Eagles (11-2) are one of the hottest teams in the league, but even the hottest teams can play cold. The Eagles won their week 14 home against a surprisingly difficult Carolina Panthers (3-10). There were many areas where the home team struggled in the 22-16 victory. There were some moments on the field and after the game with quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown seemed to not connect. While some might believe drama is once again developing with the Eagles, one football analyst believes it is just bad play that needs to be fixed. The Philadelphia Eagles have a “elementary” offense The Eagles almost lost their nine-game win streak as their offense struggled behind the poor play of the passing game. Hurts completed 14-of-21 of his passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns. The leading receiver of the game Brown, who caught four receptions for 43. On Monday, ESPN’s Get Up crew talked about the dysfunction of the Eagles’ offense, starting with Hurts’ inability to connect with Brown. While analysts Rex Ryan and Damian Woody believe the drama is to blame, Dan Orlovsky believes it is as simple as the passing game not playing well. “Simple, it’s very simple. It’s very elementary. It’s very basic. A.J., let’s take a shot and hit a big play down the field. Yesterday, A.J. Brown got his first catch, his first touch, his first target in the second quarter with 1:26 left on the clock. That’s a problem. “They will have to have a better passing game in the playoffs to go win.” “This is a pass game that has been darn over these past six, seven and eight weeks. They don’t ask a lot out of it. It’s A.J., go win one-on-one. Yesterday, Jalen did not play well when it comes to that play example and for them to win in the playoffs. He cannot replicate what they did yesterday.” Eagles’ weak link It is not hard to believe that the Eagles’ passing offense might be one of the worst units on their team. Considering their running game, the offensive line and the defense is among the most elite units in the NFL, it is not a terrible thing. One of the biggest reasons the Eagles had one of the most efficient offenses in the league is because of the dynamic dual-threat ability of Hurts and the offense. Hurts was dangerous as a passer while in the RPO. As a pure pocket passer, he has had moments where he struggles like connecting on deep passes to Brown. Hurts doesn’t possess a powerful arm to consistently launch the ball down the field, an area that Brown excels in. It is up to head coach Nick Sirianni to create more efficient game plans for Hurts to excel in the passing game. Running back Saquon Barkley has been an MVP campaign based on his dominance and production for the Eagles’ offense. Orlovsky finished his discussion by talking about what has made Philadelphia successful this season. “This win streak has been built on the back of what?” “The running game and the defense” “So the passing game is going to have to get better, it’s not where they want it to be.” This article first appeared on NFL Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.
SOFTECH TEXAS LLC Announces U.S.'s First NFC Chip Factory, Transforming the Future of Smart Technology 12-03-2024 12:18 AM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire SOFTECH TEXAS LLC announces plans to build the first NFC chip manufacturing factory in the U.S., marking a major milestone for domestic smart technology production. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on international suppliers, boost innovation, and strengthen the U.S. tech manufacturing landscape. Houston, TX - December 2, 2024 - SOFTECH TEXAS LLC, a trailblazer in NFC, GPS, and AR technologies, announces its plan to establish the first-ever NFC chip manufacturing factory in the United States. This ambitious project marks a significant milestone in the domestic production of NFC technology, positioning SOFTECH TEXAS LLC as a leader in the tech industry while driving innovation and economic growth. 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Together, they bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial vision, technological expertise, and business acumen to drive the company forward. The Future of NFC Manufacturing in the U.S. With the establishment of its NFC manufacturing facility, SOFTECH TEXAS LLC aims to: - Reduce reliance on international NFC chip suppliers. - Enhance product customization and innovation. - Create jobs and contribute to the U.S. economy. About SOFTECH TEXAS LLC SOFTECH TEXAS LLC is a pioneering technology company specializing in NFC, GPS, and AR applications. With plans to open the first NFC chip manufacturing factory in the United States, the company is poised to lead the future of smart technology. From groundbreaking products to cutting-edge manufacturing, SOFTECH TEXAS LLC is setting a new standard in innovation. For more information, visit softechtexas.com Media Contact Company Name: SOFTECH TEXAS LLC Contact Person: Ozkan Oz Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=softech-texas-llc-announces-uss-first-nfc-chip-factory-transforming-the-future-of-smart-technology ] Country: United States Website: https://softechtexas.com/ This release was published on openPR.The cultural advisor for the Maori All Blacks says there's a story of unity - in TJ Perenara's hakaSummary: LOS ANGELES , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VCA Animal Hospitals , a leader in comprehensive veterinary services and Antech , a leader in veterinary diagnostics, today published its Six-Step Framework for Companion Animal Public Health Collaboration, detailing how One Health organizations can integrate pets into a nationwide health response. This innovative framework outlines the necessary considerations and steps to quickly activate this response lever as part of public safety efforts. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between veterinary professionals, public health officials, and diagnostic experts to create a seamless and effective response system. Prior to the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, approaches to understand the impacts of infectious disease outbreaks such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, on pets were limited and fragmented. A recent VCA study published in Viruses highlights the effectiveness of this new six-step framework in action with VCA and Antech working together to implement rapid-response monitoring and disease detection protocols. This collaboration enabled swift identification and management of COVID-19 cases, demonstrating the potential of the framework to address a critical knowledge gap bridging human and pet health during an emerging public health pandemic. "Traditionally, pets have largely been ignored in public health surveillance, but we want to change that," said Anne Kimmerlein DVM, MPVM, DACVPM, Veterinary Epidemiologist for VCA Animal Hospitals. "Thanks to the participation of our Associates and their pets, we were able to show the impact that the private veterinary sector can have when we come together to address an emerging public health threat. Based on that initial work, we've created a framework for continued and expanded One Health collaboration." The study involved a nationwide approach, focusing on households with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections in humans. Pets in these households were monitored for clinical signs consistent with SARS-CoV-2, and samples were collected for PCR and serological testing. The study included 747 dogs and 253 cats. The study highlighted the significance of being watchful of close human-animal contact and preventive measures to reduce transmission risks. The results indicated that pets can contract SARS-CoV-2, primarily through close contact with infected humans. While most pets showed mild or no symptoms, the study nonetheless underscored the recommendation for preventive measures such as good hand hygiene around pets to minimize transmission risks. The findings also demonstrated the potential for pets to seroconvert and develop antibodies, indicating exposure to the virus. "The results of this study show a significant step in advancing our understanding of how closely human and animal health are intertwined – and it was only possible through close collaboration between VCA and our team at Antech," said Christian Leutenegger , Dr. Med. Vet., Ph.D., FHV, Vice President of R&D, Assay Development at Antech Diagnostics . "The research provides a blueprint for continued ongoing collaboration to examine other types of infectious diseases that could impact our pets." VCA and Antech's six-step framework for One Health collaboration sets a new standard for integrating pets into nationwide health responses. By fostering collaboration and leveraging advanced diagnostic tools, this approach helps deliver a swift and effective response to public health crises. The success of the COVID-19 study serves as a testament to the potential of this innovative strategy. "Our commitment to One Health principles has never been stronger," said Marie Kerl , DVM, MPH, MBA, DACVIM, DACVECC and Chief Medical Officer for VCA Animal Hospitals. "By integrating pets into our nationwide health response, we can ensure a more comprehensive approach to public safety and health." To learn more about this groundbreaking framework, visit " Six-Step Framework for Companion Animal Public Health Collaboration ." About VCA Animal Hospitals A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to caring for the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people, and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine to more than four million pets each year. Our national network of hospitals invests in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enables our Associates to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed veterinary technicians and more than 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, VCA is committed to its Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. To learn more about VCA, visit vca.com . About Mars Veterinary Health Mars Veterinary Health is a global division of Mars Petcare dedicated to delivering high-quality pet healthcare to further its collective Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Mars Veterinary Health's 70,000 Associates across 3,000 global veterinary clinics put pets, people, and the planet first. The Mars Veterinary Health family includes Associates at AniCura, Banfield, BluePearl, Creature Comforts, Gentle Oak, Hillside, Linnaeus, Mount Pleasant, Tai Wai , VCA, VES, and VSH who demonstrate compassion and expertise while enabling 35 million pet visits each year. Learn more at marsveterinaryhealth.com . About Antech Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services. As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Antech is committed to its Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Learn more at AntechDiagnostics.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vca-animal-hospitals-and-antech-advocate-for-more-comprehensive-pet-data-in-public-health-reporting-recommend-six-step-framework-for-one-health-collaboration-302326701.html SOURCE VCA Animal Hospitals
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Derek Carr was willing to risk his health to improve New Orleans’ chances of playing meaningful football in mid-December. Now the Saints, who’ve remained mathematically alive in the playoff race by winning three of four, might have to play without Carr again — and it didn’t go well the last time. Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi declined on Monday to rule out Carr for any of New Orleans' final four games because of his injured non-throwing hand or his concussion . Both injuries occurred when he tried to leap for a first down and crashed hard to the turf during the fourth quarter of New Orleans' 14-11 victory over the reeling New York Giants on Sunday. “We’re not going to rule him out just yet,” Rizzi said. “We have to see in the next day or two what the healing process is like and see if he can function. “The good news it’s not his throwing hand,” Rizzi said. “The bad news is we’re obviously dealing with an injury here that we have to kind of play it by ear.” Rizzi noted that Carr must clear the concussion protocol first. After that, he said, the Saints can see how well Carr can operate with his hand injury. “It's been done before,” Rizzi said when asked about the prospect of an NFL QB playing with an injured non-throwing hand. “It appears at moment that it's non-surgical, which is a big aspect of it. ... That's why we're going to discuss the options.” Last season, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert played with a fractured finger on his non-throwing hand . Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has played part of this season with an injured non-throwing hand . If Carr can't play, his replacement will be either second-year pro Jake Haener or rookie Spencer Rattler. Rattler started three games earlier this season when Carr had an oblique injury — all losses by New Orleans, which was in the midst of a seven-game skid. “We've just got to surround whomever it is and pick him up and get him rolling with the rest of us,” guard Lucas Patrick said. “It's just another step of adversity in this long season that we’ve had.” What’s working New Orleans' interior defensive line is coming off one of its better games. Defensive tackles Bryan Bresee and Khalen Saunders accounted for both New Orleans' sacks in New York. The Saints also held the Giants to 112 yards rushing — a lower opponent rushing total than in seven other games this season. What needs help The Saints' 92 yards rushing offensively was their fourth-lowest total all season and the lowest in any of their victories. Stock up Running back Kendre Miller's future is looking a bit brighter now. He has played in just three games this season because of hamstring injuries and his lack of readiness was criticized by since-fired coach Dennis Allen earlier this season. Miller also has yet to rush for more than 36 yards in a game. But against the Giants, he earned praise for the speed, strength and elusiveness he was able to show on a couple of clutch runs, including an 8-yard run for his first and only touchdown this season. Patrick said Miller deserved credit on his scoring run for staying upright and continuing to push forward — with the help of some teammates — after he was met at the 5-yard line by a Giants defender. Patrick said if Miller didn't give the extra effort and stay on his feet, his teammates would not have had the chance to help push him across the goal line. “Kendre's definitely a bright, young runner and he's exciting to block for,” Patrick said. Stock down Blake Grupe was 0 for 2 on field goal attempts, although both were from beyond 50 yards and one was blocked. Those were Grupe's first two failures from beyond 50 yards this season. Injuries In addition to Carr, reserve linebacker D’Marco Jackson left Sunday's game with an ankle injury. Key number 0 — The number of games the Saints have won when Carr does not play. They've gone 5-5 in his starts this season. Next steps The Saints are back home Sunday against Washington in what could be ex-New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore's first game with the Commanders. The game also marks the return to Louisiana of quarterback Jayden Daniels, who won the Heisman Troply last year at LSU. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Brett Martel, The Associated Press
Natixis Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of UFP Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UFPI – Free Report ) by 4.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 30,639 shares of the construction company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,361 shares during the period. Natixis Advisors LLC owned 0.05% of UFP Industries worth $4,020,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. UMB Bank n.a. grew its stake in shares of UFP Industries by 300.0% during the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 192 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 144 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new stake in UFP Industries during the second quarter valued at about $29,000. Signaturefd LLC increased its stake in UFP Industries by 31.8% during the third quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 315 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 76 shares during the last quarter. Triad Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of UFP Industries in the 2nd quarter worth about $56,000. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC raised its holdings in shares of UFP Industries by 84.2% in the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 512 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $57,000 after purchasing an additional 234 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.81% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades UFPI has been the subject of a number of research reports. Benchmark boosted their target price on UFP Industries from $133.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 31st. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on UFP Industries from $125.00 to $157.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 31st. Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $155.00 price target on shares of UFP Industries in a report on Monday, November 4th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on shares of UFP Industries from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 31st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $148.00. UFP Industries Trading Up 2.0 % NASDAQ:UFPI opened at $133.07 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $8.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.30 and a beta of 1.39. UFP Industries, Inc. has a one year low of $107.49 and a one year high of $139.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 3.25 and a current ratio of 4.31. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $130.85 and its 200 day simple moving average is $122.47. UFP Industries ( NASDAQ:UFPI – Get Free Report ) last announced its earnings results on Monday, October 28th. The construction company reported $1.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by ($0.25). UFP Industries had a net margin of 6.70% and a return on equity of 14.45%. The business had revenue of $1.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.76 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.10 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 9.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that UFP Industries, Inc. will post 6.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. UFP Industries Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.33 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 2nd. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.99%. UFP Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 18.16%. UFP Industries Company Profile ( Free Report ) UFP Industries, Inc, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets wood and non-wood composites, and other materials in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It operates through Retail, Packaging, and Construction segments. The Retail segment offers treated lumber products, including decking, fencing, lattice, and other products; pressure-treated and fire-retardant products used primarily for outdoor decking environments; and lawn and garden products, consisting of wood and vinyl fencing options, garden beds and planters, pergolas, picnic tables, and other landscaping products. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for UFP Industries Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for UFP Industries and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro , in a moment suggestive of last year’s fast rebuild of a collapsed I-95 bridge , swooped into Philadelphia Friday to announce he was redirecting $153 million in federal highway funds to SEPTA, averting a significant fare increase planned for Jan. 1. 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Remember weeks before the election when Team Harris laughably tried to portray the Democrat nominee as the "law and order candidate" who is a "tough former prosecutor"? That was always a complete joke coming from the side that let millions stream into the U.S. illegally and raised bail money for violent rioters. The Democrats are about to see what actual law and order when it comes to tackling the illegal immigration problem looks like, and the pro-sanctuary city lefties are saying they'll be defiant, and incoming border czar Tom Homan has reminded them they're breaking federal laws and could face jail time if they don't cooperate. But Democrats in the U.S. aren't the only ones who have been put on notice. The U.N. and any other countries or entities who have perpetuated the border invasion (what's even more maddening is that it was all at the invitation of Biden and Harris) are also facing accountability. Homan just keeps the awesomeness coming: OH SNAP!!! Tom Homan just said the Trump admin will investigate & punish any foreign countries involved in the border invasion. "People are going to be held accountable... What did the United Nations have to do with this open border crisis? What NGOs were involved in this?"🔥 I... pic.twitter.com/tNYF6T7ztk The full post from @BehizyTweets: Tom Homan just said the Trump admin will investigate & punish any foreign countries involved in the border invasion. "People are going to be held accountable... What did the United Nations have to do with this open border crisis? What NGOs were involved in this?" I didn't think I could get any more excited about the next four years. The UN and a lot of organizations funded by dark money were definitely involved in the invasion, and it's about time they got dealt with. According to a House Judiciary report , Homan and the DHS under Trump are going to have plenty of accountability to pursue, and this is just with the United Nations: In less than four years, President Joe Biden and border czar Vice President Kamala Harris have released into the United States nearly 5.8 million illegal aliens.1 At least 1.9 million additional illegal aliens entered the country as “gotaways” by evading apprehension entirely.2 With the Biden-Harris Administration allowing nearly eight million illegal aliens to enter the United States since January 2021, the American people have watched as the Administration erased any semblance of border security and made a mockery of immigration enforcement. As Americans rightly objected to the Administration’s open-borders policies, the images of mass illegal immigration and chaos at the southwest border became a political liability for President Biden and Vice President Harris. But rather than fix the actual problem of illegal immigration, the Biden-Harris Administration engaged in misdirection—teaming up with open-borders bureaucrats at the United Nations to allow aliens to bypass the southwest border altogether. [...] At least $81.7 million in U.S. taxpayer funding spent by the open-borders United Nations to allow illegal aliens to bypass the southwest border and fly directly into the United States. Migration centers set up throughout Central and South America staffed by U.N. bureaucrats. Nearly 70,000 aliens referred for potential resettlement in the United States. Biden and Harris allowed the U.S. borders to be invaded and U.S. taxpayers helped make it happen. The election earlier this month showed just how much the taxpayers appreciated the dereliction of duty from the Democrats. It’s pretty safe to say not to ever mess with Tom Homan. https://t.co/PCXHj1L4o3 Pass the popcorn. January 20th isn't very far off.
GSA Capital Partners LLP Has $277,000 Stake in Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI)Aam Aadmi Party ( AAP ) Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah after being attacked by a bus marshal during his 'padyatra'. Kejriwal accused Shah of failing to address crime in Delhi , instead allegedly targeting him. In a post on X, Kejriwal wrote, "Amit Shah Ji, what will happen by stopping me? Stop crime in Delhi. Will crime in Delhi decrease by stopping me? Will open shootouts in Delhi stop? Will the women of Delhi become safe? Will the traders of Delhi be secure?" According to police, the AAP Chief was shaking hands with the public when a bus marshal, identified as Ashok Jha, attempted to throw "water" at him. The police immediately apprehended the individual at the scene. The Delhi Police have detained the accused and are questioning him to determine the motive behind the act. AAP leader Satyendra Jain alleged that the incident was orchestrated by the BJP . 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Whenever the BJP faces defeat, it resorts to such tactics... They are going to lose for the fourth time. Everyone knows the attacker is a BJP worker. He has already appeared in photographs. If they want to contest elections, they should do so fairly," he stated. AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar accused the BJP of stooping to unprecedented lows in politics. "Arvind Kejriwal was consistently questioning the law and order situation in Delhi. Union HM Amit Shah could not address these issues but attacked Kejriwal for raising them. Would a normal person throw a substance at a former Chief Minister during a padyatra? This individual is clearly receiving support and protection from the BJP," Kakkar claimed. AAP Punjab Chief Aman Arora condemned the incident, calling it a cowardly act. You Might Also Like: Arvind Kejriwal allegedly attacked during padyatra in Delhi; man detained "This cowardly attack on Arvind Kejriwal ji is yet another attempt by the BJP to silence his voice, which has always stood for the people. Highly condemnable. Such dirty acts will only strengthen the resolve of Delhi's people to support the Aam Aadmi Party," he said. AAP Punjab spokesperson Neel Garg described the incident as "shocking" and "shameful". "Another attack on Arvind Kejriwal Ji in Greater Kailash today underscores the complete failure of Home Minister Amit Shah. If a former Chief Minister is not safe in Delhi, how can the BJP guarantee the safety of ordinary citizens? It's time for real leadership that prioritises public safety over politics!" Garg posted on X. Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that the attack was an attempt to burn Kejriwal alive. He stated, "During Arvind Kejriwal's padyatra in Savitri Nagar, Greater Kailash, a man threw spirit at him. I was standing next to him, and my jacket still bears the moisture. Another individual was holding a matchstick. Spirit splashed on Arvind and me, but workers' swift action averted a disaster. This was an attempt to burn him alive." He further alleged, "The first suspicion falls on the BJP. The accused is Ashok Jha. We have reviewed his Facebook profile." Delhi Chief Minister Atishi claimed the attacker was a BJP worker. "In broad daylight, a BJP worker attacked Arvind Kejriwal ji. The BJP is nervous about losing the Delhi elections for the third consecutive time. Delhi's people will not tolerate such tactics. Last time, the BJP won eight seats; this time, they'll get none," Atishi declared. In contrast, Congress leader Mumtaz Patel suggested that the incident might have been orchestrated by AAP themselves to stay in the spotlight. "This incident is being presented as a significant attack involving spirit being thrown. It's possible that this was a staged act by the Aam Aadmi Party to stay in the news. With elections approaching, staying in the public eye is crucial, and we have seen such strategies before," Mumtaz speculated. (ANI) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )