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A Place In The Sun made me want to move abroad – but when I got there it made me want to cryNEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Just a few years after a bruising battle among Apollo's (APO.N) , opens new tab co-founders over succession, the alternative asset manager giant could face new upheaval if its chairman and chief executive both leave to work for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Wall Street was raking over the possibilities after Trump picked Jay Clayton , Apollo's board chair, to serve as Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, while sources said Marc Rowan , the firm's CEO, was being considered for the Treasury Secretary role. TD Cowen analysts said they were fielding calls on the implications and who might replace Rowan, as investors balanced the chances that senior government appointments could boost the industry with the challenge of changing the guard at the $722 billion manager. "Such an outcome would be a positive for the industry, as it likely tempers regulatory risk(s) while possibly accelerating the sector's entry into the retirement market, even beyond his official purview," the analysts said in a note to clients, referring to speculation about Rowan. Co-presidents Jim Zelter and Scott Kleinman, as well as a few other key executives could be likely successors as CEO, the TD Cowen analysts said. Apollo declined to comment. In a sign of Rowan's importance to Apollo, however, the alternative asset manager's stock slipped on Tuesday amid reports that he had emerged as a top contender for the Treasury job. It was up as much as 1.8% on Thursday afternoon. Rowan, who co-founded Apollo along with Leon Black and Josh Harris, stepped into the CEO role in 2021 after a messy succession process, set in motion by Black's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein . An independent review commissioned by Apollo had found Black paid Epstein for some services but was not involved in any way with his criminal activities. The events also led to a dispute between the co-founders, which resulted in Harris departing the firm as well . Clayton, the former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chief, was appointed as its lead independent director to improve corporate governance in the wake of the events. Under Rowan, Apollo has been charting a new growth strategy, going far beyond its private equity origins. Apollo bought retirement services firm Athene Holding Ltd in an $11 billion all-stock transaction, a deal that came weeks after Rowan came out of a sabbatical to become the CEO. Bringing in-house an annuities provider has helped turn Apollo into one of the world's largest corporate credit investors. In its regulatory filings, Apollo said it depends on some key employees, although it does not name them. "The loss of the services of any of our key personnel or damage to their personal reputation could have a material adverse effect on our business," the firm says in its annual report. Sign up here. Reporting by Echo Wang and Isla Binnie in New YorkEditing by Alistair Bell Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab Thomson Reuters Echo Wang is a correspondent at Reuters covering U.S. equity capital markets, and the intersection of Chinese business in the U.S, breaking news from U.S. crackdown on TikTok and Grindr, to restrictions Chinese companies face in listing in New York. She was the Reuters' Reporter of the Year in 2020. Thomson Reuters Isla Binnie is Reuters's New York-based Sustainable Finance Correspondent, reporting on how the worlds of business and finance are affected by and respond to environmental, social and governance issues. Isla previously covered a broad range of business, politics and general news in Spain and Italy, where she also moderated events. She trained with Reuters in London and covered emerging markets debt for the International Financing Review (IFR).
Ukraine and its western allies say North Korea has sent thousands of soldiers to support Russia's army, in what is seen as a major escalation in the nearly three-year war following Moscow's 2022 invasion. "Today there were reports about several soldiers from North Korea. Our soldiers managed to take them prisoner. But they were very seriously wounded and could not be resuscitated," Zelensky said in an evening address posted on social media. South Korea's spy agency said earlier on Friday that a North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine had died of his wounds. Zelensky did not specify how many North Koreans had died after being captured by Ukrainian troops. Zelensky had earlier said that nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers had been "killed or wounded" so far as they joined Russia's forces in combat in its western Kursk border region, where Ukraine mounted a shock incursion in August. South Korea's intelligence service had previously put the number of killed or wounded North Koreans at 1,000, saying the high casualty rate could be down to an unfamiliar battlefield environment and their lack of capability to counter drone attacks. The White House on Friday confirmed the South Korean estimates, saying that Pyongyang's troops were being sent to their deaths in futile attacks by generals who see them as "expendable". "We also have reports of North Korean soldiers taking their own lives rather than surrendering to Ukrainian forces, likely out of fear of reprisal against their families in North Korea in the event that they're captured," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters. North Korea and Russia have strengthened their military ties since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. A landmark defence pact between Pyongyang and Moscow signed in June came into force this month, with Russian President Vladimir Putin hailing it as a "breakthrough document". North Korean state media said Friday that Putin sent a New Year's message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying: "The bilateral ties between our two countries have been elevated after our talks in June in Pyongyang." Seoul's military believes that North Korea was seeking to modernise its conventional warfare capabilities through combat experience gained in the Russia-Ukraine war. NATO chief Mark Rutte had also said that Moscow was providing support to Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programmes in exchange for the troops. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday that Pyongyang is reportedly "preparing for the rotation or additional deployment of soldiers" and supplying "240mm rocket launchers and 170mm self-propelled artillery" to the Russian army. Pyongyang's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine had prompted warnings from Seoul. South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently suspended, said in November that Seoul was "not ruling out the possibility of providing weapons" to Kyiv, which would mark a major shift to a long-standing policy barring the sale of weapons to countries in active conflict. hs/bjt/mlm/gv/rlpAustralia’s debate on age verification for social media reaches Parliament
DETROIT (AP) — A program that provides federal funds to groups in Detroit working to reduce homicides and shootings is showing reductions of 83%, 73% and 61% in some of the city's most violent areas. The numbers come as Detroit is on pace to continue setting historic lows in those crimes, according to the city. ShotStoppers ' metrics measure the level of homicides and shootings in the current quarter compared to the same quarter in the two prior years and were released Monday by Mayor Mike Duggan. The program kicked off in 2023. Going by names like Force Detroit, Detroit 300, Detroit Friends and Family, and New Era Community Connection, activists and residents are empowered to use their own strategies to prevent violence. Those strategies include teaching young people to think critically, improving training opportunities for adults, drug prevention and blight removal. Each group also is alerted by the police department whenever there is a shooting in their zone, Duggan told The Associated Press last week. “Because an hour later there will be a retaliation,” Duggan said. “The key is getting people to make different decisions. They’ve brokered agreements with groups beefing with one another. What they’re doing is making a difference.” The six groups focus on parts of the city that between 2018 and 2022 were hotspots for homicides and shootings. The recent drops in what the city calls Community Violence Intervention — or CVI — zones are from August through October and are compared to the same three-month period in 2023 and 2022. Homicides and shootings were down 35% in areas not part of the CVI zones. The 83% reduction in the Detroit Friends and Family CVI zone on Detroit's far northeast side was achieved through mediation strategies inside jails and juvenile facilities, working with the area's youth and looking at the goings-on within social networks, said Ray Winans, the group's founder. “It's not so much what we say to them. It's more so what we hear from them,” Winans told The Associated Press last week. “We want to hear what their stories are. We know our stories and support them while they are going through theirs'.” “This is a group of young men and women whose brains aren't fully developed yet,” he added. “We don't look at leadership in the sense of traditional leadership. We serve as an example of what's possible. We deal with behavior modifications.” Tamica Nixon, 48, has relatives who live in Winans’ CVI zone. She said just a year or so ago the sound of gunshots was prevalent. “There were so many gunshots you would think that’s the type of things you would hear in a war,” Nixon said following Duggan’s announcement at a neighborhood church. “Everything has really improved now. It’s safer.” The program is similar in name to the gunshot detection technology, ShotSpotter, which has been used and later dropped by Chicago and several other police departments in the United States. Violent crime in Detroit has been trending down for several years, with annual homicides being at their lowest since 1966 when there were 214 homicides. In 2023, Detroit recorded 252 homicides and 804 nonfatal shootings. Those numbers were 309 and 955, respectively, in 2022. The city recorded 308 homicides in 2021 compared to 323 in 2020. There also were 1,064 nonfatal shootings in 2021, down from 1,170 the year before. Officials have placed some credit to the drop in violent crime citywide to the hiring of about 200 new police officers over the past few years and a partnership between the city, Wayne County and the state that improves coordination among agencies and courts. ShotStoppers' success only appears to add to the lower numbers. The project currently is funded by $10 million from the American Rescue Plan Act and each group started with a $175,000 base budget per quarter. Bonus grants are awarded to the groups that significantly cut serious violence in their areas. With federal funding expiring in April, the statewide $100 million Public Safety & Violence Prevention Trust Fund being considered by Michigan lawmakers In Lansing could continue funding for the program. If approved, Detroit plans to add two new groups.Ebola: How a vaccine turned a terrifying virus into a preventable disease | CNNEnron , once among the largest energy companies in the U.S., has become a punchline since it famously collapsed amid inflated profits and corporate fraud in 2001. Now, social media posts, a slick promotional video and a revamped website suggest the infamous company is making a comeback. On Dec. 2, it posted promotional videos on TikTok , BlueSky and X about adapting to the changing world featuring inspiring imagery and diverse voices claiming "I am Enron" with the tagline, “We're back. Can we talk?” To coincide with the video and website launch, cryptocurrency bloggers speculated Enron will be involved in cryptocurrency exchange. Others speculated the rebranding is fake or parody . THE SOURCES WHAT WE FOUND On Dec. 2, a company calling itself Enron Corporation published a promotional video on social media, introduced a new website and issued a press release announcing a relaunch of the company. But the relaunched website calls itself a parody. The new company with the infamous name is owned by Connor Gaydos, the co-founder of satirical conspiracy group “Birds Aren’t Real.” A disclaimer on the website’s terms of service page reads, “THE INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE IS FIRST AMENDMENT PROTECTED PARODY, REPRESENTS PERFORMANCE ART, AND IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.” VERIFY reached out to the media contact listed on Enron’s website and in the press release about the site’s relaunch. Will Chabot , spokesperson for the current Enron brand and managing director of media strategy for Stu Loeser & Co., would not confirm or deny if the company was real or parody, but did direct VERIFY to the company’s articles of incorporation and press release about the relaunch. “I understand you had some questions about Enron's launch. While I'm not able to answer all of them (we'll have more to share soon - including a big announcement in the energy space - and will be sure to keep you in the loop),” Chabot told VERIFY. The latest iteration of Enron Corporation’s articles of incorporation were filed in Delaware on Feb. 28, 2024 by Gaydos, according to records provided to VERIFY by Chabot. Gaydos is the co-founder of Birds Aren’t Real , a satirical conspiracy group founded in 2017 that jokingly claims the U.S. government has been replacing living birds with surveillance drones. Gaydos registered the Enron trademark on May 13, 2020, through his The College Company LLC, which also has registered trademarks for Birds Aren’t Real. According to the trademark application for Enron, the trademark is used for shirts and other merchandise. The new website has merchandise for sale. Archival versions of Enron.com dating back to 1998 are available on The Wayback Machine. In January of 2024, the website domain of enron.com was available for purchase , archives of the page show. The last time that URL represented the bankrupt energy giant was in 2007 . There is no evidence to support claims the Enron brand was relaunched as a cryptocurrency firm, as some have speculated. There is a page on Enron’s new website titled “decentralization,” which is a common term to describe the kind of technology behind cryptocurrency. The website says, “Decentralized technology is advancing, and we will of course have a role to play in its future. 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US expected to send £1 billion in weapons to Ukraine before Trump takes officeGiven everything that had occurred in the previous hour or two, it made bizarrely perfect sense that Sione Tuipulotu’s grandmother would hand him the Hopetoun Cup trophy after beating the Wallabies at Murrayfield. “She whispered in my ear and said, ‘we got them’,” Tuipulotu said post-game. Sione Tuipulotu is presented with the Hopetoun Cup at Murrayfield by his grandmother Jaqueline Thomson. Credit: Getty Images The Scotland captain’s answer came with a broad grin, and an even broader Australian accent. And it all came after a memorable afternoon at Murrayfield where Tuipulotu – and his 77-year-old grandmother – were in the middle of absolutely everything, much to the delight of an adoring Scottish crowd. But first to re-cap. Born and raised in Melbourne, Tuipulotu played for the Junior Wallabies but couldn’t crack a regular spot for the Rebels in Super Rugby, and so he moved to Scotland to play. The son of a Tongan-Australia father and a mother with Italian-Scottish heritage, Tuipulotu qualified as eligible for Scotland due to his maternal grandmother Jaqueline Thomson, who was born in Greenock in the Scottish lowlands but emigrated to Australia as a child and settled in Frankston. The nuggety centre debuted for Scotland in 2021 and quickly became a fan favourite, and Thomson became something of a cult hero, too, often getting thanked on Scottish rugby social media after a big game by Tuipulotu. The 27-year-old was made captain ahead of the November internationals, and last week, Thomson was flown to Scotland by a sponsor, for the first time in decades, as a surprise for Tuipulotu and his brother Mosese, who both play rugby in Scotland and are close to their gran. Tuipulotu hadn’t seen her in years and after the reunion video did the rounds in Scotland, Thomson was given a rousing cheer when the video – and Thomson – were shown again on the Murrayfield screen on Sunday just before kickoff. When her grandson later scored a try and pointed to her in the stand, the camera found the overwhelmed grandmother; this time shaking her head. “It was super special,” Tuipulotu said. “I don’t really score many tries, to be honest. Not for Glasgow, not for Scotland. But that one was pretty special to score while my gran was here and knowing how much she also wanted to beat Australia.” Sione Tuipulotu scores for Scotland. Credit: Getty Images Divided loyalties have long been dealt with for Tuipulotu, but he appeared to set a physical, no-backward-step tone against Australia for his Scotland teammates. Early on he had a push-and-shove with Tom Wright, and Tuipulotu was heard to say on the ref’s mic “you forget I know who you are”. “We know who you are too lad,” Wright said. The microphone didn’t pick up a feisty episode later with big-money recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, when the Wallaby belted Tuipulotu with a chest tackle but immediately grabbed his injured arm. When play broke down, Tuipulotu came back over to Suaalii and exchanged words about who’d come off worse. With insult added to his injury, an angry Suaalii then sought to scrap with Tuipulotu. “I’ll see you next time”: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Sione Tuipulotu trade words at Murrayfield. Credit: Getty Images “I will see you next time,” Suaalii said, before departing and setting a potentially spicy Lions series soap opera next year. Tuipulotu said: “I didn’t really know it was him that hit me. I don’t know how it looks on camera, but it felt humongous. And when I popped up, I was just kind of looking around at who it was and then I saw that he was on the ground, so I said something to him. And then he went off the pitch. That’s all I can really say about it.” What did you say? “I said, I hope you’re OK,” Tuipulotu said with a grin post-game. Later Thomson was enlisted to give her grandson the Hopetoun Cup, the trophy contested between Australia and Scotland. Asked afterwards if it all felt a bit strange seeing his grandma being on the big screen, cheered by 68,000 people and handing out trophies, Tuipulotu choked up. “It does feel weird. But I feel really blessed because of this all happening,” he said. Loading “And not just for me. Before the match, I was a little bit emotional about the fact that her life’s just gone full circle. That she’s back here watching me play for Scotland and watching me captain Scotland. I’m just happy that she gets to have that moment. “She moved over to Australia as a young girl and raised my mum with limited stuff. And now she gets to enjoy this, gets to sit in the stand and get some recognition. It makes me so happy.” Sports news, results and expert commentary. Sign up for our Sport newsletter . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article Scotland rugby Australian rugby Wallabies Iain Payten is a senior sports reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald. Connect via Twitter or email . Most Viewed in Sport Loading
The large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the Hawk air defence system. It also will provide Stinger missiles and 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, officials said. The officials, who said they expect the announcement to be made on Monday, spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. The new aid comes as Russia launched a barrage of attacks against Ukraine’s power facilities in recent days, although Ukraine has said it intercepted a significant number of the missiles and drones. Russian and Ukrainian forces are also still in a bitter battle around the Russian border region of Kursk, where Moscow has sent thousands of North Korean troops to help reclaim territory taken by Ukraine. Earlier this month, senior defence officials acknowledged that the US Defence Department may not be able to send all of the remaining 5.6 billion dollars (£4.5 billion) in Pentagon weapons and equipment stocks passed by Congress for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. Mr Trump has talked about getting some type of negotiated settlement between Ukraine and Russia, and spoken about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Many US and European leaders are concerned that it might result in a poor deal for Ukraine and they worry that he will not provide Ukraine with all the weapons funding approved by Congress. The aid in the new package is in presidential drawdown authority, which allows the Pentagon to take weapons off the shelves and send them quickly to Ukraine. This latest assistance would reduce the remaining amount to about 4.35 billion dollars (£3.46 billion). Officials have said they hope that an influx of aid will help strengthen Ukraine’s hand, should Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky decide it is time to negotiate. One senior defence official said that while the US will continue to provide weapons to Ukraine until January 20, there may well be funds remaining that will be available for the incoming Trump administration to spend. According to the Pentagon, there is also about 1.2 billion dollars (£0.9 billion) remaining in longer-term funding through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which is used to pay for weapons contracts that would not be delivered for a year or more. Officials have said the administration anticipates releasing all of that money before the end of the calendar year. If the new package is included, the US will have provided more than 64 billion dollars (£50.8 billion) in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022.
Keir Starmer will spell out how his Government will change Britain with a raft of new targets on how to fix the NHS , reduce crime and boost living standards. In a major speech this week, the Prime Minister will set specific goals on driving down NHS waiting lists and boosting early years education so more kids arrive at primary school ready to learn by the next election. The blueprint is also expected to include targets on driving up living standards, policing and delivering clean power by 2030. The Labour leader first unveiled his flagship five "missions" to fix Britain last year, which he put at the heart of his programme for Government. They are boosting economic growth, making Britain a green energy superpower, cutting crime, fixing the NHS and spreading opportunity. But Government insiders believe they need to hammer home to voters what this will mean for them by the end of this Parliament. The targets in the new "Plan for Change" are expected to be tough. But No10 is gambling that the benefits of being frank with voters outweigh the risk of failing to meet their goals - as Rishi Sunak did by promising to "stop the boats". Meeting these goals is likely to be a focus for the spending review next year, when Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce how much cash she's giving to Whitehall departments. It comes after a tricky few weeks for the Government, following a backlash to tax hikes slapped on employers and farmers in the Budget . Mr Starmer also suffered his first Cabinet casualty on Friday as Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigned after it emerged she had pleaded guilty to a fraud offence over a stolen mobile phone. Downing Street sees the speech as a major moment for the PM to set out his vision for the rest of the Parliament - and signal to voters that change is coming. Mr Starmer will promise his plan is "ambitious yet honest" and warn public services must reform and innovate rather than expecting huge cash injections. "Mission-led government does not mean picking milestones because they are easy or will happen anyway," he said. "It means relentlessly driving real improvements in the lives of working people. We are already fixing the foundations and have kicked-started our first steps for change, stabilising the economy, setting up a new Border Security Command, and investing £22bn in an NHS that is fit for the future. Be the first with news from Mirror Politics POLITICS WHATSAPP: Be first to get the biggest bombshells and breaking news by joining our Politics WhatsApp group here . We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you want to leave our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . NEWSLETTER: Or sign up here to the Mirror's Politics newsletter for all the best exclusives and opinions straight to your inbox. PODCAST: And listen to our exciting new political podcast The Division Bell , hosted by the Mirror and the Express every Thursday. “Our Plan for Change is the next phase of delivering this Government’s mission. Some may oppose what we are doing and no doubt there will be obstacles along the way, but this Government was elected on mandate of change and our plan reflects the priorities of working people. “Given the unprecedented challenges we have inherited we will not achieve this by simply doing more of the same which is why investment comes alongside a programme of innovation and reform.” Mr Starmer will order his Cabinet and the new civil service boss, who is expected to be appointed before Christmas , to overhaul Whitehall to focus the Government on these goals. Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden told the Sunday Mirror : "For 14 years the Tories sent the country hurtling backwards as they fought amongst themselves instead of tackling the problems facing voters. "In too many areas Tory chaos left Britain falling further behind. As families struggled to make ends meet, hospital waiting lists soared and town centres were hit by lawlessness, the last government hopelessly careered from crisis to crisis." Mr McFadden said the plans would give "the country the certainty of a clear direction" after years of Tory chaos. "By setting the goals now it will allow the British people to track our progress and hold us to account," he added. "It won’t be easy but worthwhile change seldom comes easy."ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy finally became a winner on the final tournament of his fifth year on the PGA Tour, hitting 6-iron to 5 feet for birdie on the 18th hole at Sea Island for a 2-under 68 and a one-shot victory in the RSM Classic. He picked the right time to end nine holes without a birdie, even as so many others were making them to create a four-way tie for the lead. The victory came in his 134th start as a pro, and it sends him to Maui to start the year at The Sentry and to the Masters in April for the first time. Daniel Berger missed a 20-foot birdie attempt on the 18th that preceded McNealy's winner. He tied for second with Nico Echavarria and Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton, both of whom missed par putts from inside 8 feet on the final hole that created the four-way tie. Berger got a small consolation prize, moving inside the top 125 to keep a full PGA Tour card for 2025 when the fields will be smaller and only the top 100 will keep cards. Henrik Norlander, who was No. 126 in the FedEx Cup last year, had a 63-68 weekend and joined Berger as the two players who moved into the top 125. For Joel Dahmen, it was a matter of staying there. He was at No. 124 coming into the final tournament, had to make a 5-foot par putt just to make the cut on the number and then delivered a tee-to-green clinic — along with holing a 113-yard sand wedge for eagle early in his round — for a closing 64. It was enough to stay at No. 124 with nine points to spare. “Two of the biggest pressure moments of my career I showed up, and I can take that going forward,” Dahmen said. Clanton was a shot away from joining Nick Dunlap as amateur winners on the PGA Tour this year. Clanton, who has taken over as the top-ranked amateur in the world, now has two runner-up finishes and four top 10s in the seven PGA Tour starts the last five months. He had the look of a winner, especially with McNealy stuck in neutral, when he poured in birdie putts on the 14th and 16th holes to tie for the lead. But he tugged his approach to the 18th into bunker, blasted out nicely to 7 feet and stooped over in disbelief when he missed his par putt and had to settle for a 66 . “It’s going to be a tough one to definitely take, for sure, after bogeying the last,” Clanton said. “But I think it’s proven to me that out here I can win, so I’ll be training for that.” Echavarria, who won in Japan a month ago, had not made a bogey all day until going long on the 18th, chipping to 9 feet and catching the lip with his par putt. Michael Thorbjornsen was poised to move into the top 125 until he pulled his approach into the water on the par-5 15th hole and made bogey, closing with three pars for a 69. He tied for eighth and finished at No. 129. Thorbjornsen still has a full card next year from being No. 1 in PGA Tour University, but his status won't be as high. McNealy, son of Sun Microsystems co-founder Scott McNealy, had been doing some of his best work outside the ropes, particularly effecting a change in FedEx Cup points distribution to make it more equitable. Missing was a victory, and this one came down to the wire. He went out in 33 and led by two going to the back nine, and then it became a grind. He holed a 15-foot par putt from the fringe on the 11th to stay in the lead, and saved par after going bunker-to-bunker on the 13th. But he dropped a shot with an errant drive on the 14th, and when Echavarria birdied the 15th ahead of him, McNealy was out of the lead for the first time all day. He answered at just the right time, a 6-iron that covered the flag and settled just over 5 feet away. The victory gets him into three $20 million events over the first two months of the year, along with his first trip to the Masters. AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf
The businesswoman and fiancee of Said Palao Alejandra Baigorria, has not remained silent in the face of the criticism she has received for the launch of her perfume, created in collaboration with a well-known brand. The expert perfumer Joaquin Cisneros was one of the main detractors, questioning the quality of the product and its price. However, Alejandra was quick to react, firmly defending her fragrance through her social networks. Baigorria, known for her presence in the business world, has assured that her perfume is an Eau de Parfum and not a simple cologne, as Cisneros had pointed out. In addition, he emphasized that he will take legal action against the perfumer, for what he considers malicious comments that seek to harm his business. “What bothers me is that a Peruvian is the one who sinks another Peruvian with a venture,” the businesswoman expressed in her Instagram stories. Alejandra Baigorria defends the quality of her perfume Despite the criticism, Alejandra Baigorria was proud of her product, ensuring that her perfume is the best-selling in the entire country, even surpassing renowned international brands. In her networks, the businesswoman invited consumers to try the perfume and share their experiences, always based on real facts and not influenced by the opinions of detractors. “This perfume, beautiful and cute, and smells spectacular, is the number one seller in the entire country. Yes, it beats the best international, French and Italian perfumes. That’s why people feel itchy, itchy, and want to crush me. But I’m sorry, this perfume will continue to be the best seller and I’ll take care of that, because that’s what I work for every day. So I invite you to try it and give a real review of the product,” said Alejandra. The businesswoman also highlighted that her success does not depend on looking at the competition, but on focusing on doing a good job and contributing to the growth of Peruvian entrepreneurs. Join our entertainment channelStars homecoming: Peter Siddle to finally get a game in Melbourne green 13 seasons after first signing with the franchise
Winnipeg Jets (18-6, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (14-8, in the Central Division) Dallas; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Winnipeg Jets after Mason Marchment scored two goals in the Stars' 5-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Dallas has a 14-8 record overall and a 5-2-0 record in Central Division play. The Stars have a +17 scoring differential, with 76 total goals scored and 59 conceded. Winnipeg has an 18-6 record overall and a 7-1-0 record in Central Division play. The Jets have gone 10-1-0 in games they score at least one power-play goal. Sunday's game is the second time these teams square off this season. The Jets won the last matchup 4-1. Cole Perfetti scored two goals in the victory. TOP PERFORMERS: Marchment has nine goals and 14 assists for the Stars. Roope Hintz has five goals and one assist over the last 10 games. Kyle Connor has 13 goals and 16 assists for the Jets. Mark Scheifele has scored five goals with three assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 6-4-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.6 assists, 3.3 penalties and 8.6 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game. Jets: 5-5-0, averaging three goals, 4.7 assists, 4.2 penalties and 11.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game. INJURIES: Stars: None listed. Jets: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Valvoline ( NYSE:VVV – Free Report ) had its price objective decreased by Mizuho from $50.00 to $46.00 in a report issued on Wednesday morning, Benzinga reports. Mizuho currently has an outperform rating on the basic materials company’s stock. Several other research firms have also commented on VVV. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their price target on shares of Valvoline from $52.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Baird R W upgraded Valvoline to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 15th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on Valvoline from $46.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Robert W. Baird cut their price target on Valvoline from $48.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Stephens began coverage on Valvoline in a research note on Tuesday, October 15th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $49.00 price objective for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Valvoline has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $46.25. Get Our Latest Report on VVV Valvoline Price Performance Valvoline announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase program on Tuesday, July 30th that allows the company to repurchase $400.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the basic materials company to purchase up to 7.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Valvoline Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its holdings in shares of Valvoline by 92.1% during the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 630 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 302 shares during the period. Blue Trust Inc. lifted its position in Valvoline by 57.9% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 728 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 267 shares in the last quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Valvoline in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Mather Group LLC. boosted its stake in shares of Valvoline by 1,617.0% during the 2nd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 807 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 760 shares during the period. Finally, Prospera Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Valvoline during the 3rd quarter valued at $41,000. 96.13% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. About Valvoline ( Get Free Report ) Valvoline Inc engages in the operation and franchising of vehicle service centers and retail stores in the United States and Canada. 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Detroit 24, Indianapolis 6Coach Jonathan Smith has a staff opening to fill after his first season at Michigan State due to reportedly losing an assistant and program alumnus. Cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin is leaving for a job at UCLA, according to reports on Monday from On3 and 247Sports. He spent two seasons at Oregon before returning to East Lansing. Martin, a Southern California native who was a standout defensive back for the Spartans from 1992-95, has more than two decades of coaching experience and will be making his second stint with the Bruins after coaching defensive backs there from 2012-17. His son, Cole, is a sophomore defensive back at Arizona State. Losing Martin is a blow for the Spartans, who fell 41-14 to Rutgers last week to finish 5-7 and miss a bowl game for the third straight year. It also comes just before the start of the recruiting early signing period, which is Wednesday through Friday. Martin was the last hire Smith made in January to fill out his staff of 10 on-field assistants. He signed a two-year contract that paid him $450,000 this season and his salary was scheduled to increase by $50,000 in 2025. Martin spent the season working under defensive coordinator Joe Rossi and secondary coach Blue Adams, one of six assistants Smith brought with him from Oregon State. Prior to leaving Oregon for Michigan State, Martin’s coaching stops included USC, UCLA, Washington, Arizona and Colorado. He hadn’t worked with Smith before but both are from Pasadena and Smith recruited Martin’s younger brother while at Idaho. “We always had a connection there so it was easy for me, knowing Coach Smith and his history of being a real family guy, real business orientated,” Martin said in the spring. “He’s a guy that’s always three steps ahead in whatever he’s doing, he’s always been known like that. Going against him at Oregon State just recently, it was always a big gameplan week, he put a lot of stress on us as a defense.”Rams in search of offensive consistency in New Orleans