The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama A&M fired football coach Connell Maynor after seven seasons on Monday. Athletic director Paul A. Bryant announced the decision in a statement. The Bulldogs went 6-6 this season, including a 4-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference mark, and won three straight games before a season-ending loss to Florida A&M. Maynor finished 40-32 at Alabama A&M, including a 28-21 SWAC record. Maynor led Alabama A&M to its first SWAC championship in 15 years during the shortened 2021 season that played in the spring. The Bulldogs went 5-0 and beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 40-33 to claim the program’s second SWAC football title. Maynor is a former Arena Football League player who played quarterback for Winston-Salem State and North Carolina A&T. The program suffered a tragedy when linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. died last week from an injury sustained during the annual Magic City Classic against in-state rival Alabama State on Oct. 26. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballEnglish Premier League match official David Coote was fired after his position was deemed “untenable” by the referees' governing body following an investigation. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited suspended Coote on November 12 while it looked into a video, published by The Sun newspaper, that circulated of him making offensive comments to friends about former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. Since then, UEFA also launched an investigation into Coote following a video, again published by The Sun, allegedly showing him using cocaine during the Euros. READ MORE: 'Comfort zone' call behind Origin star's shock defection READ MORE: Demon splits top gong honours after 'incredible' year READ MORE: WNBA, tennis young guns headline highest-paid female stars Coote is also being investigated by the Football Association following allegations that he discussed with a fan the possibility of giving a yellow card to a player in a match. Coote denies any wrongdoing, according to The Sun. Referee David Coote. CameraSport via Getty Images The PGMOL issued a statement saying Coote’s employment has been terminated with immediate effect following the conclusion of its investigation. His “actions were found to be in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable,” the referees body said. “Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare.” Coote has the right to appeal against the decision. Two videos, apparently filmed using a phone, circulated on social media appearing to show Coote giving his personal opinion on Liverpool and Klopp, its long-time former manager, when asked by another unidentified man. Coote called Liverpool "shit" and described Klopp as "f---ing arrogant" and a "German c--- who “accused me of lying” after one game. It was not immediately clear when the footage was filmed and whether it was manipulated. In another shorter clip, apparently filmed after the other, the two participants filmed stress the importance of the footage not being shared. The Sun also published a video in November that showed Coote sniffing white powder during the summer's European Championship in Germany, where he was officiating.
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WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. government agencies will hold a classified briefing for the House of Representatives on Tuesday on China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to infiltrate American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.S. calls, officials said on Monday. The FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, the National Security Council and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are set to take part in the 2:15 p.m. ET briefing for all House lawmakers after holding a similar closed-door briefing last week for senators. The White House last week said at least eight telecommunications and telecom infrastructure firms in the United States had been impacted and a large number of Americans' metadata has been stolen in the sweeping cyber espionage campaign. The White House did not immediately comment. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden told reporters after the briefing last week he was working to draft legislation on this issue, while Senator Bob Casey said he had "great concern" about the breach and added it may not be until next year before Congress can address the issue. Separately, a Senate Commerce subcommittee will hold a Wednesday hearing on Salt Typhoon and how "security threats pose risks to our communications networks, and review best practices." The hearing will include Competitive Carriers Association CEO Tim Donovan. Chinese officials have previously described the allegations as disinformation and said Beijing "firmly opposes and combats cyber attacks and cyber theft in all forms." There is growing concern about the size and scope of the reported Chinese hacking into U.S. telecommunications networks and questions about when companies and the government can assure Americans over the matter. "The extent and depth and breadth of Chinese hacking is absolutely mind-boggling - that we would permit as much as has happened in just the last year is terrifying," said Senator Richard Blumenthal. U.S. officials have previously alleged the hackers targeted Verizon (VZ.N) , opens new tab , AT&T (T.N) , opens new tab , Lumen (LUMN.N) , opens new tab and others, and stole telephone audio intercepts along with a large tranche of call record data. Sign up here. Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Leslie Adler and Stephen Coates Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tabNone
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Somerset House, in central London, was once home to Queen Elizabeth I, and has been a home for the Royal Academy of Arts and a Navy headquarters. For more than 150 years, it was an office for the U.K.'s tax authority, and workers used its grand courtyard as a parking lot. In its current role as a "home to cultural innovators," Somerset House will turn 25 years old in 2025, and a varied arts program will mark the occasion. Somerset House has been a key part of London's landscape for hundreds of years, with its grand architecture and prominent position close to the River Thames and the Covent Garden area. > 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are But its leaders say its current role as a center for arts and culture is not fully understood, with one even describing it as "London and the U.K.'s best-kept secret." While its courtyard is well known as a striking venue for a winter ice rink and summer movie screenings, people are less aware that hundreds of artists and creatives work within its walls. And as it approaches 25 years in its most recent guise, the organization wants to raise its profile — in 2025, there will be a raft of exhibitions and events aiming to show off its artistic endeavors. "There wasn't a ... moment when Somerset House was revealed in its full glory. And, in a way, next year is a kind of belated moment to do that," said Jonathan Reekie, director of the Somerset House Trust, the organization that preserves the building and its activities for the public. Somerset House has had many transformations. Queen Elizabeth I lived there in the 16th century, and since then it has been a Navy headquarters, a home for the Royal Academy of Arts and a newspaper tax office, before being completely rebuilt in 1801. "In the ... 1770s, 1780s, [King] George III needed to build an 'office block' for his newly formed civil service. So, this is what he built," Reekie said as he took CNBC on a tour. With four large wings surrounding the large, cobbled courtyard (plus a "new" wing added in the 19 th century), the striking Renaissance property housed the multiple offices of the U.K. government's tax and excise authority for more than 150 years — and in more recent times, the courtyard was even covered with asphalt and used as a parking lot. Money Report ‘White gold' seen as pivotal to Europe's massive trade deal with South America European markets set to open lower as positive sentiment vanishes In 1997, the house gained charitable status after a long campaign led by author and newspaper editor Simon Jenkins and philanthropist Lord Rothschild. "When Somerset House ... opened to the public in May 2000, this building was still mostly full of civil servants," Reekie said. "My predecessors basically had to negotiate with each government department to get rid of them," he said. The tax authority — now known as His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — finally closed its Somerset House office in 2011. Its current role is that of a "self-sustaining home to cultural innovators," according to Somerset House Trust chair Gail Rebuck, speaking at an event in September. But its varied facets are not always well understood, she said. When a fire broke out in August, there was an "outpouring of concern," Rebuck said, but "people struggled to describe Somerset House," she said of news reports at the time. "That's our fault, in a way, and something we want to correct ... We're a very special creative cluster," Rebuck said. "It's also London and the U.K.'s best-kept secret ... it's really important that the 3 million visitors who come through our doors actually know what goes on underneath," she said — Somerset House was the U.K.'s 10th most-visited attraction in 2023, with 2.7 million visits according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions . Rebuck referred to the network of rooms and areas that are home to multiple artists and creatives who work from the building, in offices, co-working places and studios. When Reekie joined the organization in 2014, he was asked what Somerset House should "be." "Part of the question in terms of how would it work as a cultural space is: what can you do with lots of rooms?" he said. One of Reekie's first jobs was to transform what was essentially a long corridor of government offices into rooms that would be desirable to artists — which now make up Somerset House Studios — raising money to do so from scratch. The artists' rent is subsidized by Somerset House's activities: It makes most of its income — £21.2 million ($27.5 million) for the financial year ending March 31, 2023 — from its own events like the ice rink and arts exhibitions curated in-house, as well as from hiring spaces to other organizations such as the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. There are now around 60-70 artists, teams or collectives working in Somerset House Studios, overseen by director Marie McPartlin. The studios' first resident in 2016 was British fashion designer Gareth Pugh, and composer Anna Meredith was its second, with many others working in the visual arts. "Most of them are doing socially-engaged work ... or engaging with emergent, evolving and advanced technologies," McPartlin said. Artists are encouraged to collaborate — one high-profile name was turned down a studio place because of concerns that they would not have been on site enough of the time. "The community is the most important thing," McPartlin said. "The majority of artists don't have gallery representation — it's such a precarious existence ... really quickly, we realized that long-term support is something Somerset House was able to offer." Artists are resident for between one and seven years, with some on site for up to 10 years. In 2025, McPartlin will curate sculpture "The Spell or The Dream" by Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani, a resident of the studios, which will sit at the courtyard's center in August and September. Inspired by a sleeping beauty-type figure, it will reflect "on the urgent contemporary issues of our time," according to a release. McPartlin will also curate an artwork by resident artists Lydia Ourahmane and Sophia Al Maria, which will explore the idea of the "right to remain," according to a release, while BAFTA-nominated filmmaker and resident Akinola Davies Jr will screen a new movie in the courtyard that will look at the "everyday rituals" of black life in the U.K. Other highlights for 2025 will include "Salt Cosmologies," an installation that will map out India's Inland Customs Line, the extraordinary story of a 2,500 mile-long hedge put in place by the British East India Company to enforce its Salt Tax in the late 19th century. And an immersive exhibition by choreographer Wayne McGregor, named "Infinite Bodies," will be the culmination of Somerset House's 25-year celebration. Near the studios is Makerversity, a community of about 300 designers and makers, who share a wood workshop, photography studio and other "maker" spaces tucked close to the underside of Waterloo Bridge, at the far west border of Somerset House. And there is also The Exchange, a co-working space for creatives, and the Black Business Residency, a program for black entrepreneurs. "Having great artists in the center of London seems quite essential ... the thinking was to make it completely interdisciplinary," Reekie said. Also on CNBC From AI to young artists, London wants to attract a new generation of art buyers Uncovering the mysterious side of art pricing. ‘Everyone’s trying to make money’ One of London's most popular attractions needs a $200 million fixPresident Biden on Sunday issued a sweeping pardon of his son Hunter, who was convicted earlier this year on federal gun and drug charges, and pleaded guilty to tax charges in California. The presidential pardoning process is one that has long courted controversy, especially since many presidents issue pardons when they are leaving the White House. One of the most famous —and controversial— pardons in history happened less than one month into President Gerald Ford's term. On Sept. 8, 1974, Ford announced from the Oval Office that he would "grant a full, free and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States which he, Richard Nixon, has committed or may have committed." Ford's own press secretary resigned over the pardon, and Ford's approval rating dropped 20 points over the following days. His approval rating never recovered and he went on to lose the 1976 presidential election. What is a presidential pardon? Presidents are granted the authority to issue pardons under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution . The Constitution's framers were heavily influenced by the English legal tradition of pardon, which dates back to the 7th century, and Alexander Hamilton introduced the concept of the presidential pardon at the Constitutional Convention. Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution declares: "The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment." There are four different types of clemency that fall under the president's pardoning power: pardon, amnesty, commutation and reprieve. As outlined by the White House, a pardon releases a person from punishment and restores all civil liberties; amnesty is the same as the pardon but is extended to an entire class of individuals; commutation reduces the sentence imposed by a federal court, and a reprieve delays the imposition of a sentence or punishment. Pardons, however, may not be issued in cases of impeachment or if it is an "offense against the United States," such as treason. The Office of the Pardon Attorney at the Department of Justice issues guidelines for the application of clemency, but presidents do not need to follow them. To be pardoned, a person must have been convicted in a United States District Court, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, or a military court-martial — so a president cannot issue a pardon for a state conviction. What does a pardon mean for the pardoned person? A pardon can help eliminate some of the consequences of conviction and restore a person's civil rights. According to the Justice Department, the offense is not removed from a person's criminal record when they are pardoned but instead the conviction and the pardon both appear on the record. But the pardon can be helpful in obtaining licenses, bonding or employment. Who has Biden pardoned while in office? Hunter Biden is the 26th person Mr. Biden has pardoned so far. Most pardons relate to drug offenses, a practice started by former President Barack Obama. In September 2023, Mr. Biden granted clemency for three Iranians who were accused of moving $6 billion in a restricted Iranian account as part of a prisoner swap. At this point in President-elect Donald Trump's first term, he had pardoned 29 people. Who did Trump pardon during his first term? Trump issued a slew of pardons on Jan. 19, 2021, shortly before he left office. Trump pardoned 74 people and commuted the sentences of another 70. Among those pardoned were Steve Bannon , GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy, Albert J. Pirro and rapper Lil Wayne. Prior to those pardons, Trump pardoned more than 30 people in December 2020, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner's father, Charles Kushner, who had been convicted of witness tampering, tax evasion and illegal campaign contributions in 2005. Ahead of his second term, Trump has nominated Charles Kushner to be the ambassador to France. Earlier in his term, Trump pardoned Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio , Dinesh D'Souza , his first national security adviser Michael Flynn , former George W. Bush aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby and Oregon ranchers Dwight L. Hammond and Steve D. Hammond. In 2020, Trump issued a full pardon for Alice Marie Johnson, whose sentence he had commuted in 2018 after lobbying from Kim Kardashian. Johnson is a great-grandmother who had served 22 years in federal prison for what was a first-time criminal offense, which had come to Kardashian's attention. In total over four years in office, Trump issued 237 acts of clemency, including 143 pardons and 94 commutations. The only presidents since 1900 who issued fewer acts of clemency were George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, according to the Pew Research Center . Who did Obama pardon while in office? Obama issued 212 pardons and 1,715 commutations while in office, including for 568 people who were serving life sentences. In 2014, Obama launched the Clemency Initiative , which allowed federal prisoners to apply for leniency, especially those serving for nonviolent drug offenses. In the Obama White House archives , his administration touts that those whose sentences were commuted were "incarcerated under outdated and unduly harsh sentencing laws." Although Obama encouraged prisoners to apply for leniency under the Clemency Initiative, a report by the Justice Department Inspector General in 2018 found that initiative was poorly planned and not implemented properly, while also suffering from poor communication and bureaucratic feuds. "We found that the Department did not effectively plan, implement, or manage the Initiative at the outset," Inspector General Michael Horowitz wrote in the report. Which president has pardoned the most people in history? President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who served 13 years in office, issued the most pardons: 3,687. Have past presidents pardoned family members? Although Mr. Biden is the first president to pardon his son, he is not the first to pardon a family member. Former President Bill Clinton pardoned his brother Roger Clinton and Trump pardoned Charles Kushner, his son-in-law's father. Abraham Lincoln, meanwhile, pardoned his sister-in-law , Emilie Todd Helm, who was the widow of a Confederate general, under the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. Can a president issue a preemptive pardon? Ford's infamous pardon of Nixon was a preemptive pardon, since Nixon had not been charged with a crime. Former President Jimmy Carter also issued preemptive pardons for Vietnam draft evaders, as did Lincoln in the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, which allowed for former Confederates to be pardoned if they took an oath to the U.S. President George H.W. Bush also pardoned his secretary of defense, Caspar Weinberger, along with five others, for his alleged role in the Iran-Contra scandal after he was indicted but before his trial. Mr. Biden's pardon of Hunter covers any crimes Hunter Biden may have committed from Jan. 1, 2014, through Dec. 1, 2024, even if he has not yet been charged. Hunter Biden's first plea agreement in Delaware fell apart because his lawyers sought full immunity from future prosecution. Can another president undo a previous presidential pardon? The pardon language in Article II of the Constitution does not include any language about revoking pardons, although only a few presidents have exercised that power. On President Andrew Johnson's last day in office, he issued several pardons — three of which President Ulysses S. Grant reversed on his first day by calling back the U.S. Marshal so they were never delivered. A fourth was allowed to stand since it had been delivered. According to Washington Monthly , an 1868 textbook by Supreme Court Associate Justice Joseph Story on the Constitution says a presidential pardon can be revoked if the president was impeached. In recent history, both Clinton and Trump have been impeached — although their pardons did stand after their terms. Former President George W. Bush, meanwhile, revoked one of his own pardons . In December 2008, shortly before leaving office, Bush pardoned 19 people, including Isaac Robert Toussie of Brooklyn, N.Y., who had been convicted of making false statements to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and of mail fraud. One day later, Bush reversed the decision, with White House press secretary Dana Perino citing "information that has subsequently come to light," including on the extent and nature of Toussie's prior criminal offenses. She also said that neither the White House counsel's office nor the president had been aware of a political contribution by Toussie's father that "might create an appearance of impropriety." Joe Biden Hunter Biden Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork.
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The Issue: President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden for all offenses committed in an 11-year period. I actually wasn’t surprised when President Biden pardoned his son ( “Hunter gets away with it,” Dec. 2). I never believed him when he said he wouldn’t. He lied at that time because the country was in an election cycle and he didn’t have the courage to tell the truth. Imagine him saying his son was singled out for prosecution. Does that remind you of anyone? Nor was I surprised at Whoopi Goldberg and her cohorts at “The View.” Their response to the pardon was not to chastise the liar, but instead to point out the number of pardons President-elect Donald Trump issued during his first presidency. If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry. Frank Olivieri North Ft. Myers, Fla. After the results of the last election and after an incredible number of news stories covering Joe Biden cheating, lying and taking advantage of his political positions over a 50-year political career, I think the public has had its fill of corrupt politicians staying in office. Biden pardoning his son Hunter for the multitude of crimes he committed is a fitting “icing on the cake” to end Joe’s miserable career. Harry Winkler West Palm Beach, Fla. What shocks me is the pathetic, blind belief of millions of Americans that the ultra-revealing laptop was not Hunter’s, the gun wasn’t his, the baby girl was not his, he “forgot” to pay millions in taxes and now the ultimate nonsense that we’re asked to swallow from Joe: Hunter was “singled out only because he is my son.” And dear Joe is erasing any chance of investigating 10 years’ worth of Hunter’s nefarious deeds involving millions of questionably obtained funds, thus seemingly dropping cases that Joe was undoubtedly involved in also. It’s good to be king. Barbara Kenerson Palmetto, Fla. It’s no coincidence that Hunter pleaded guilty shortly after his father was unceremoniously removed from running for a second term by his fellow Democrats. This set up Hunter’s pardon, even though his father said that he would not pardon his son. Chalk it up as one of the many lies that came out of the Biden White House. Chris Tripoulas Manhattan Well, the liar-in-chief Biden, who received “bottomless Pinocchios” from The Washington Post because of his propensity to lie, has again lied by pardoning his son Hunter Biden. Everyone remembers how forcefully Biden stated in the recent past that he would not pardon Hunter, since “no one is above the law.” I highly recommend that Trump completely pardon and exonerate every American citizen who was arrested and/or convicted on Jan. 6 and expunge all of their records. I say this with no reservations. With Hunter’s pardon, the concept of “no one is above the law” has been changed to “just some are totally above the law.” Especially if it’s the president’s son who has committed crimes against the United States of America. Peter Gryzmolowicz Farmingdale, NJ Quelle surprise! Biden pardons his son Hunter as one of his last official acts as president after repeated statements that he would not do so. But the reason he gave for this act is the real shocker: Joe Biden claimed that Hunter was “selectively and unfairly” prosecuted. What arrogance! Apparently, only Trump is a real criminal in Biden World. Joe and Hunter’s family business “shenanigans” are just a right-wing conspiracy. Move along. Nothing to see here. Eileen Rosamilia Morristown, NJ Biden pardoned his son Hunter because he felt that Hunter was prosecuted for “political reasons.” Isn’t this what the Democrats have been doing to Trump for several years? Ted Rallis Mamaroneck I believe you erred when you stated that Biden pardoned two turkeys this past week. Counting Hunter, he actually pardoned three. Ken Chorzewski New Rochelle
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Sir Ed Davey is dropping a brand new Christmas single, as the Liberal Democrat leader enters the race for the festive season’s coveted No 1 spot. Davey has joined forces with Bath Philarmonia’s Young Carers’ Choir to launch the new song “ Love is Enough ” to the top of the Christmas charts, the Lib Dems have announced. The charity Christmas song has been written by six young carers and former young carers, and serves as a tribute to the responsibilities of young carers and the bond they share with the people they care for. Following in the footsteps of Christmas single icons like East17 and Michael Bublé, Love is Enough will be released on Thursday 28 November. Featured BASC response to threatened ban on driven grouse shooting Featured MDU urges government not to back track on clinical negligence reform It will cap off a year of wild and outrageous stunts from the Liberal Democrat leader, whose attention-grabbing escapades previously peaked during the general election campaign. But Davey has now swapped the water slide for the recording studio and his soggy wet suit for the warm embrace of a Christmas jumper, as part of his bid to become the first ever politician to conquer the holiday music charts. The single will be available to download from iTunes for 99p, with all proceeds going to Carers Trust and Bath Philharmonia, as well as to stream on other platforms. The closest the Lib Dem leader has come to releasing a hit song in recent time was a parody of his election stunt antics , which likened Sir Ed to fashion doll Barbie’s often neglected but energetic boyfriend, Ken. However, that was recorded by an admirer of Davey’s exploits, and not the man himself. It is also understood that the idea to record a Christmas song was entirely Sir Ed’s — inspired by his time as a chorister when he was also a young carer as a teenager. ***Politics.co.uk is the UK’s leading digital-only political website. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for all the latest news and analysis.*** The original writers of Love is Enough met with other young carers from Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Dorset in Bath last month to record the song professionally with a full orchestra, 20 singers and the Liberal Democrat Leader. The recording is produced by Brian Rawling and Paul Meehan for Metrophonic Productions. Last year, the Christmas No 1 spot was filled by Wham! and their 1984 single, “ Last Christmas ”, following one of the fiercest chart battles in recent memory. Wham! fought off competition from such heavyweights as Mariah Carey and her immortal hit, “ All I Want for Christmas Is You ”, and The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl’s “ Fairytale of New York ”. Sir Ed will face similarly tough competition this year. Commenting ahead of the release of his festive tune, Davey said: “When I sang ‘In the Bleak Mid-Winter’ in my local church in 1978, neither I nor my brothers nor my mum fully appreciated how much our lives were all about to change. “For mum’s cancer was getting worse and I was becoming a young carer. The next two and a half years before my mother eventually died were extremely tough, but they were also full of love. When I heard the opening lyrics to ‘Love is Enough’ — “every second we have left is worth a thousand others” — they struck home and meant so much. “It was a joy to spend time with this amazing group of young carers, to see their incredible talents, energy and love. With the wonderful Bath Philharmonia, they have created something that I’m sure will strike a chord not only with other young carers — often invisible in our communities — but also with all carers and families. “I hope people listen to this song and download it and are as impressed as I am by the amazing talent of these young carers. I hope people take some time this Christmas to think about this amazing group of people who look after their loved ones from such an early age. This time of year is tough for all carers, particularly young ones — let’s put them in the spotlight.” Bath Philharmonia’s Music Director, Jason Thornton, said: “At Bath Phil, we believe every young person has a story to tell, regardless of where they are on their musical journey. Our unique approach to co-creating music empowers young carers to amplify their voices and celebrates the incredible roles they play in caring for others. “When creating Love is Enough, the young carers shared a profound message: love is everywhere, even when it’s taken for granted. They wanted to remind us all that, no matter who or where you are, there is always someone out there for you. “Ed Davey, drawing on his own lived experience as a young carer, has shown these remarkable young people that they are seen, valued, and not alone. By downloading Love is Enough, you’ll help Bath Phil expand its work with isolated young carers across the UK, offering them the chance to share their stories and find hope through the transformative power of music.” Carers Trust’s CEO, Kirsty McHugh, said: “Christmas can be a difficult time for young carers. What should be a time of festive fun can, too often, be a time of hard work and stress. That’s why we’re delighted Sir Ed Davey has teamed up with Bath Phil and a talented team of young carers to share his singing skills. It’s so important at this time of year, not just to thank young carers, but also to focus attention on the incredible challenges young carers face and the support they need. “Having a caring role can have a devastating impact on a young person’s education, mental health and future prospects. Carers Trust’s network of local carer services provide desperately-needed advice, opportunities and breaks for young carers around the country. Everyone who downloads or streams this song can help us to transform young carers’ lives.” Josh Self is Editor of Politics.co.uk, follow him on Bluesky here . Politics.co.uk is the UK’s leading digital-only political website. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for all the latest news and analysis.
RADNOR, Pa., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Certara, Inc. (Nasdaq: CERT), a global leader in model-informed drug development, today showcases its impact on research by celebrating more than 100 publications secured in 2024 as well as the 12 Certara scientists included on the 2024 Stanford/Elsevier list, which highlights the top 2% of the most cited scientists across the globe. Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist Ranking Now in its 7 th iteration, the Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist Ranking list includes the top and most-cited researchers globally in 22 scientific disciplines and 174 sub-disciplines and encompasses standardized data on citations, h-index, and a wide range of bibliometric indicators. The following Certara researchers appeared on Elsevier’s top 2% of the world’s most-cited researchers list in 2024, highlighting recent and career-long impacts. Amin Rostami-Hodjegan, Chief Scientific Officer at Simcyp Frederic Bois, Senior Scientific Advisor & Head of Mechanistic Modelling Hannah Jones, Senior Vice President, Head of Simcyp PBPK Modelling Services Hugo Geerts, Head of QSP Neurosciences Khaled Abduljalil, Senior Principal Scientist at Simcyp Karen Rowland-Yeo, Senior Vice President, Client & Regulatory Strategy Masoud Jamei, Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Simcyp Piet H van der Graaf, Senior Vice President and Head of Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Patrick Smith, President of Certara Drug Development Solutions Rajesh Krishna, Distinguished Scientist, Drug Development Science Stephen Duffull, Senior Scientific Advisor Trevor Johnson, Principal Scientist at Simcyp "Certara is a science-driven organization, and our scientists are world leaders in their fields. Our clients rely on us to deliver advanced biosimulation software and the expert advice needed to interpret results for optimal strategic decision-making,” said William Feehery, CEO, Certara. 2024 Publications Certara scientists and publications span the entire drug discovery and development process from early discovery through clinical, regulatory, and post-approval. Key highlights and trends evident in 2024 publications are grouped into two primary categories below. Value and Impact of Biosimulation Strategies and Execution in Drug Development Pediatric oncology drug development and dosage optimization Mechanistic modeling’s impact on first-in-human dose predictions and clinical validations thereof Exposure-Response Analyses to Inform Dosing Considerations and Labeling Impact of physiologically-based pharmacokinetics (PBPK) modeling on Global Health The role of pharmacometrics in understanding Variability in Clinical Trials Extended Model-Informed Drug Development: Beyond Clinical Trials and Regulatory Approval Best practices for implementing technologies that streamline drug submission and approval processes Diversity in Clinical Trial Enrollment and meeting requirements of the FDA Diversity Action Plan Using real-world data to inform clinical patient management and treatment guidelines for COVID-19 Unlocking the Synergies of Generative AI in Regulatory Writing Preventing chaos: The Critical Role of the Submission Lead To learn more about Certara’s publications, please visit: www.certara.com/resources/publication About Certara Certara accelerates medicines using biosimulation software, technology, and services to transform traditional drug discovery and development. Its clients include more than 2,400 biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and regulatory agencies across 66 countries. Learn more at certara.com. Certara Contact: Sheila Rocchio sheila.rocchio@certara.com Media Contact: Alyssa Horowitz certara@pancomm.com
NoneCalifornia to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sitesAntonio Portales is keen to pledge his future to Dundee. The Mexican defender is and will be free to talk to other clubs about a pre-contract deal in the coming weeks. However, he hopes to extend his stay beyond two years. The 28-year-old joined the in the summer of 2023 alongside compatriot Diego Pineda. And there could be more Mexicans turning out in dark blue in the near future after . The here and now, though, has Portales and the Dark Blues in need of points. A poor run of two wins and nine defeats in the last nine matches brings Saturday’s evening clash with bottom side Hibs into sharp focus. “I think we had been playing well, but some mistakes changed the games,” Portales said. “Right now, we know about that. “We are working hard and we have been watching videos to help us improve our game. “The team looks strong, looks well. We have a very good chance to change the results in future games and to play better for our fans. “Everyone is working in their job to play better for the team, to be the best version of all Dundee.” Recent matches have seen Portales in the unaccustomed role of substitute, including the most recent at Aberdeen. That, though, has made the Mexican more determined to prove himself. “Yeah, it’s football,” he added. “I don’t like it. Any player doesn’t like to be on the bench, but it’s football. “The most important thing is the team. “I support my team-mates because when I’ve been in the XI, they support me. “It’s a team, it’s a family. “Of course, I work hard to play again in the XI and hopefully on Saturday I can do that. “Here for me it’s a dream to play in Scotland with Dundee in Europe because I’m from Mexico and it’s very hard to play in Europe. “For me it’s a dream and I will try to give my all for Dundee.” And he hopes that dream will continue into the next campaign. Asked about his expiring contract, Portales said: “Right now we have been talking with the club about an extension. “Yeah, hopefully we will do it. We’re talking about that.”LAUGFS Lubricants powers Colombo Motor Show 2024 as the Official Lubricant Partner
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