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Omantel’s transformational leadership, innovation honoured at CXO AwardsFive players on the hottest seats: Will beleaguered QBs return to their teams in 2025?Rays asked to declare intention on stadium deal by Dec. 1GERMANTOWN, Tenn. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., or MAA (NYSE: MAA), today announced a full quarterly dividend of $1.0625 per outstanding share of its 8.50% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2024 , to shareholders of record on December 13, 2024 . About MAA MAA is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) and member of the S&P 500. MAA owns or has ownership interest in apartment communities primarily throughout the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. focused on delivering strong, full-cycle investment performance. For further details, please refer to the "For Investors" page at www.maac.com or contact Investor Relations at investor.relations@maac.com . Forward-Looking Statements Certain matters in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended with respect to our expectations for future periods. Such statements include statements made about the payment of preferred dividends. The ability to meet the payment of preferred dividends in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements could differ materially from the projection due to a number of factors, including a downturn in general economic conditions or the capital markets, changes in interest rates and other items that are difficult to control such as increases in real estate taxes in many of our markets, as well as the other general risks inherent in the apartment and real estate businesses. Reference is hereby made to the filings of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, reports on Form 8-K, and its annual report on Form 10-K, particularly including the risk factors contained in the latter filing. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/maa-announces-regular-quarterly-preferred-dividend-302319993.html SOURCE MAA
Longtime Neighbours star Ian Smith has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, The Daily Telegraph’s Angus Dalton , reports. The 86-year-old actor, best known for playing Harold Bishop on the show, revealed the news in an interview with Channel 10 on Monday evening. “I found out a few months back that I have cancer. That I have a very aggressive, non-fixable cancer ... they expect me to die,” he said. Footage of Smith’s farewell to his cast and crewmates on one of his last days on the Neighbours set showed the actor in tears paying tribute to the show. “I’ve had the most privileged life ... we didn’t just make a soap, we made the best bloody soap there was to make. I have met the most beautiful people,” Smith said. [Read more] Two decades ago, in its heyday, more than a million people watched Big Brother , following 20 rowdy contestants over some 200 individual episodes, reports The AFR’s Sam Buckingham-Jones . The 2005 finale was watched by 2.2 million people. The winners, brother Greg and David Mathew , were awarded $836,000 By the time two Gold Coast influencers, Tay & Ari Wilcoxson , won last year, a little over 150,000 people tuned in. The grand prize? $100,000. Big Brother disappeared from screens this year and very nearly went the way of Beauty and the Geek, where socially awkward men work with beautiful women to win prizes, and The Biggest Loser, a show where overweight contestants try to shed as many kilos as possible. But Network Ten, its home for eight seasons from 2001, has decided to give Big Brother another go. The head of content and programming at Ten owner Paramount, Daniel Monaghan , promises to “inject a sense of authenticity” back into the show. [Read more] Public broadcaster the ABC has been accused of energy activism in its reporting – collecting more than $1bn in taxpayer money and then siding with activists, The Daily Telegraph’s Matthew Benns , reports. The accusation of bias comes after the ABC’s flagship Four Corners program featured controversial footage of a protest outside the West Australian home of Woodside Energy boss Meg O’Neill last year. A distressed Ms O’Neill said at the time it was not “a harmless protest” but was “designed to threaten me, my partner and our daughter in our home”. The ABC at first refused to confirm that the film crew was from Four Corners and denied it had advance warning before later backtracking and conceding the crew did have some knowledge of what was about to happen . [Read more] It’s been some years since media baron Rupert Murdoch has visited Australia but that may change over the summer, reports SMH’s Anne Hyland. The talk in well-placed circles is that Murdoch, with wife number five Elena Zhukova in tow, is planning a visit, after failing to make a much-anticipated trip earlier this year for the 60th anniversary of The Australian newspaper. News Corp’s New York media team did not respond to a request to confirm if the 93-year-old chairman emeritus of News and Fox Corporation would be visiting. Murdoch, who has sold about $US48 million ($74 million) in Fox shares this month, has endured a year of highs and lows, personally and professionally. A holiday with family in Australia may provide some respite before he fortifies himself for next year, which is promising to be equally troublesome. [Read more] Instagram and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab said on Monday it had introduced stricter rules for advertisers of financial products and services targeting Australians, in a bid to crack down on scams on the social media platforms, reports Reuters. The move comes after Meta in October said it took down 8,000 so-called “celeb bait” ads, as part of an effort with Australian banks to curb the scams that use images of famous people to trick consumers into giving money to fake investment schemes. Advertisers will now be required to verify their beneficiary and payer information, including their Australian Financial Services License number before they can run financial services advertisements, Meta said. “The introduction of financial advertiser verification is an important additional step towards protecting people in Australia from these sophisticated scammers, Meta ANZ managing director Will Easton said in a statement. Victoria Denholm recalls her mother, Robyn, saying that they might be in a position to start a family office. It came as a surprise to Victoria. She always knew mum was successful, “but like, you know, never really had the gravity of how successful”. She wasn’t alone in underestimating Robyn Denholm, who had leapfrogged from soccer mum/swimming mum/basketball mum to chair of one of the most consequential companies in the world, Tesla, and as such, being the boss of one of its most consequential individuals, Elon Musk. And here Denholm was, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, announcing to her children, Victoria and Matt, that they had this “opportunity”. They were going to the next level. Denholm was in the process of making US$280 million ($426 million) from the sale of Tesla options in 2021 and 2022. On top of this, she owned more Tesla stock, making her, during Tesla’s Nasdaq zenith in November 2021, an Australian-dollar billionaire. It was, she would tell a Delaware court, “life-changing”. [Read more] Climate 200 has reported a surge in first-time donors in November off the back of a donation-matching campaign comparing the Coalition and opposition leader Peter Dutton to the politics of Donald Trump, reports The Guardian Australia’s Paul Karp . The funding aggregator claims to have raised $377,000 from 3,900 donations including 1,373 people who donated to it for the first time, the biggest wave of first-time supporters since it was launched in 2021. Meta’s ad library reveals that the result was driven by a pledge to double donations given in the days after Trump’s US election victory, with ads linking the Coalition to Trump on issues including access to abortion and questioning its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. When some in the Coalition raised the issue of abortion, Dutton said there would be no change in the opposition’s policy. Climate 200 raised $13m from 11,200 donors ahead of the 2022 election, helping to elect six new independent MPs and senator David Pocock and to re-elect MP Zali Steggall. [Read more] Black Doves is the British spy thriller I didn’t know I needed. That’s because as well as being a story about covert spooks, it’s also a melancholic examination of desire’s hold, a body count banger with John Wick vibes, a ticking clock geopolitical drama, a farcical comedy of English manners, and a meditative dialogue about the killer’s creed. There’s probably another element or two I missed, but every time Ben Whishaw’s triggerman greeted Keira Knightley’s undercover operative with a “hello, darling!” I stopped keeping count, The Age’s Craig Mathieson , reports. Yes, that’s quintessential English rose Keira Knightley and the voice of Paddington Bear, Ben Whishaw. The casting of this six-part series is unconventional and to the credit of all involved it’s the narrative that changes shape, not the stars. After a tension-filled cold-open, where a trio of Londoners connected by an unknown thread is done away with, Black Doves takes shape around survival and vengeance. But from the second episode on, it keeps opening unexpected new fronts. This caper is eclectic to the point of recklessness. [Read more] Another high profile radio personality has announced that they too won’t be heard on ABC Radio Sydney next year, creating the greatest line up upheaval in the radio station’s history, The Daily Telegraph’s Brenden Wood , reports. Listener favourite Robbie Buck told the ABC audience that after almost three decades at the organisation he was ending his time as a full time broadcaster. “It’s a sad moment, I’ve got to say”, Buck told his audience. “I’m stepping back from the ABC somewhat, which is a big move for me. I have been here over 28 years as a constant employee, and it’s been such a privilege to have been a part of this organisation. “I am hoping to still have a toe in the water here on the airwaves, and so I’m hoping to pop up from time to time, but it just seems like it’s the right time for me to step back.” In a statement to The Daily Telegraph, Buck said his time at the ABC had been a “glorious ride” and added he felt “extremely lucky” to have held so many roles at the broadcaster. “I feel extremely lucky to have enjoyed the many roles and to build a connection to the country’s greatest audience: the ABC audience. I look forward to new adventures ahead,” he said. [Read more]There are no photos or videos of LocalThunk, an anonymous computer programmer who lives in the vast and desolate prairies of Canada’s Saskatchewan province, far from Silicon Valley. His poker-inspired video game “Balatro,” however, has proved wildly popular, winning three prizes at the prestigious 2024 Game Awards, taking both the industry and the creator himself by surprise. “When I started making the game I wasn’t even thinking of publishing it,” he said in an email to AFP. The game went on to sell more than 3.5 million copies, and was named in several rankings as one of the best games of the year. “Balatro” is a deck-building game that allows players to improve their hand of cards using various strategies, including “cheating.” Similar to poker, players can use a variety of “jokers” to rack up points. A community of enthusiasts has quickly turned “Balatro” into a cult hit. It has rave reviews on gaming platforms, and the chat group r/balatro on social media platform Reddit has more than 158,000 members. “The polish in this game is just incredible. I cannot emphasize enough how tactile the game is and how good it ‘feels’ while playing. I can almost smell the chips and feel the cards in my hands,” user juhiscid enthused. On social media platform X, user @thechowderhead raved: “Balatro is quite possibly one of the greatest roguelikes ever made,” referring to a type of video game. Despite all the success, the identity of the game’s creator, however, remains a closely guarded secret. ‘Extra stress’ The Canadian developer, who only responds to media requests by email or on the phone, said he wants to stay in the shadows because “things are simpler that way.” While the game’s success has led to “extra stress,” he said he does not regret making it, as it has allowed him to pursue video game development as a career. In a world dominated by large studios made up of hundreds of staff, “Balatro” was part of a growing wave of hits developed by independent game developers. Other examples of such small-budget big-hitters include “Papers, Please” (2013) and “Stardew Valley” (2016). It is, however, the exception, more than a trend, according to Emilien Roscanu, spokesperson for the Quebec video game guild. “For every game that’s a huge success like this, there are several that are just as good and won’t necessarily get the public eye,” he said. The industry is difficult to break into as an independent developer, due in part to the volume of games released every day, and the difficulty of competing with the marketing budgets of larger game studios. Solo developers have to wear “multiple hats at once,” and therefore “the time dedicated to marketing is especially low,” he said. ‘For fun’ LocalThunk spent three years working solo to develop “Balatro,” his first public game. He said he was inspired by a card game from his youth that he wanted to put online so he could continue to play it during the pandemic. Solo development allows him, he said, to “pursue my creative vision without compromise.” “I love making games for fun, and working alone is just part of that for me,” he added. Despite being nominated for a BAFTA for Best Game 2025, LocalThunk still struggled to explain the success of what he calls his “weird game.” “There are so many incredible games launched all the time, I don’t know how this happened to me.” — AFP
By MEAD GRUVER and AMY BETH HANSON, Associated Press A judge on Monday rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she is transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver will allow the player, who has played all season, to continue competing in the Mountain West Conference women’s championship scheduled for later this week in Las Vegas. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed by nine current players who are suing the Mountain West Conference to challenge the league’s policies for allowing transgender players to participate. The players argued that letting her compete was a safety risk and unfair. Related Articles While some media have reported those and other details, neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans women’s volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player’s name because she has not publicly commented on her gender identity. School officials also have declined an interview request with the player. Judge Crews referred to the athlete as an “alleged transgender” player in his ruling and noted that no defendant disputed that San Jose State rosters a transgender woman volleyball player. He said the players who filed the complaint could have sought relief much earlier, noting that the individual universities had acknowledged that not playing their games against San Jose State this season would result in a forfeit in league standings. He also said injunctions are meant to preserve the status quo. The conference policy regarding forfeiting for refusing to play against a team with a transgender player had been in effect since 2022 and the San Jose State player has been on the roster since 2022 – making that the status quo. The player competed at the college level three previous seasons, including two for San Jose State, drawing little attention. This season’s awareness of her identity led to an uproar among some players, pundits, parents and politicians in a political campaign year. The tournament starts Wednesday and continues Friday and Saturday. San Jose State is seeded second. The judge’s order maintains the seedings and pairings for the tournament. Several teams refused to play against San Jose State during the season, earning losses in the official standings. Boise State and Wyoming each had two forfeits while Utah State and Nevada both had one. Southern Utah, a member of the Western Athletic Conference, was first to cancel against San Jose State this year. Nevada’s players stated they “refuse to participate in any match that advances injustice against female athletes,” without providing further details. Crews served as a magistrate judge in Colorado’s U.S. District Court for more than five years before President Joe Biden appointed him to serve as a federal judge in January of this year. Gruver reported from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Hanson from Helena, Montana.NoneFrom credit swipes to social media: How US investors track holiday trends
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Nvidia has reportedly been put on a "positive catalyst watch" for the next 90 days by analyst firm Citi. Citi analysts predict a potential 27% stock price increase to $175 by early 2025. This optimistic view hinges on CEO Jensen Huang's keynote address at the 2025 edition of the annual Consumer Electronics (CES) tradeshow in Las Vegas, US. "We... open a positive catalyst watch into CES Jan where we expect Blackwell sales expectations to move higher and management to talk about the inference led enterprise and robotics industrial demand inflection," Citi analyst Atif Malik told Bloomberg. Huang's CES keynote scheduled for 6.30 pm on January 6 is expected to ignite investor excitement. Citi analysts believe that Nvidia will raise sales expectations for their next-generation AI chip, "Blackwell," and discuss advancements in AI for robotics and industrial applications. Analysts anticipate Nvidia to announce a bottoming out of profit margins in the April quarter, followed by growth. Additionally, management is expected to address the "inference led inflection" in AI robotics for warehouses, manufacturing, and potentially, humanoid robots. With companies like Tesla pushing humanoid robot development, Nvidia's GPU chips are already playing a central role. Notably, nine humanoid robots powered by Nvidia chips were showcased at the company's GTC conference in March 2024. Fueled by the AI revolution , Nvidia's stock price has skyrocketed 176% year-to-date, highlighting the market's confidence in their technology. The upcoming CES 2025 event and positive analyst predictions set the stage for potential significant growth for Nvidia in the coming months.Rams WR Demarcus Robinson not suspended, will play Sunday after arrest on DUI suspicionNone
If you come to Melbourne and do not visit the St Kilda area, your trip is incomplete. Now you may wonder what is so special here... let us tell you that this is the birthplace of the greatest spin bowler in world cricket, . From this area, Shane Warne learned the art of spin and made many of the world's finest batsmen dance to his spin. Warne has many fans worldwide, but there is one person who, in memory of his hero, created a painting of Warne on the wall outside his home. Anton Whitehead, who lives just three streets away from the Junction Oval in St Kilda, is one of Shane Warne's biggest admirers. After Warne's sudden passing in Thailand in March 2022 at the age of 52, Anton commissioned a caricature of Warne on the doorway of his home. Speaking to Mid-Day, Anton Whitehead shares, "In this area of Melbourne, Warne played his first first-class match in 1991. With his spin magic, Warne raised the flag of success on various grounds around the world. Since we are of the same age, we have been fans of his game since childhood. After Warne's passing, as a fan, I wanted to preserve a memory that future generations would remember alongside me." Anton Whitehead contacted 's renowned street painter Ling. On the outer wall of Anton's house, Ling suggested creating a painting of Warne. Anton loved this idea and told Ling, "Put such life into this painting that it immortalizes Warne in the hearts of many people forever." And Ling did just that... he created a painting of Warne that looks like it could come to life right off the wall. Everyone has their own perspective on how to love and remember their favourite players. Even though Warne has left this world, Anton Whitehead has ensured his hero lives on for the people of Melbourne in the streets of Dalgety Lane.
Bad Axe: Wisconsin wary of rival Minnesota with bowl bid in perilWho: UNLV vs. New Mexico State When: 4 p.m. Saturday Where: Thomas & Mack Center TV: SSSEN (Cox 125) Radio: KWWN (1100 AM, 100.9 FM) About the Rebels (3-1): UNLV is coming off an 80-59 win over Pepperdine on Wednesday that saw five Rebels score in double figures. Guard Brooklyn Hicks led the team with 16 points off the bench, while point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. added 13 points and six assists. UNLV faced the Waves without forward Rob Whaley Jr. (back), guard Jaden Henley (foot) and guard Jace Whiting (foot) due to injuries. All three players did not participate in Tuesday’s practice, though Whaley did some exercises. Henley and Whiting were still using boots and scooters on the sideline Wednesday. Thomas leads the Rebels in points (16.8) and assists (3.8) per game this season. Forward Jeremiah “Bear” Cherry leads the team in rebounds (6.8) and blocks (1.5) per game. Saturday’s game counts as a “campus site game” ahead of the Arizona Tip-Off tournament next week in Tempe, Arizona. UNLV is in the “Cactus Division” of the event and will face Mississippi State on Thursday. The Rebels will play either Northwestern or Butler the following day. About the Aggies (3-1): This will be the first game between New Mexico State and UNLV since 1996. The Aggies will be looking to bounce back against the Rebels after falling to Dayton 74-53 on Wednesday for their first loss of the season. Forward Peter Filipovity led New Mexico State with 15 points in the loss and added seven rebounds. Guards Christian Cook and Zawdie Jackson lead the team in scoring by averaging 14.3 points per game. Forward Robert Carpenter leads the Aggies in rebounds (7.3) and steals (1.5) per game. New Mexico State is in the “Desert Division” of the Arizona Tip-Off Tournament and will face Pepperdine on Nov. 29.Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest
HONG KONG , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited ("iClick" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ICLK), a renowned online marketing and enterprise solutions provider in Asia that empowers worldwide brands with full-stack consumer lifecycle solutions, today announced unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024 . Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Percentage change (US$ in thousands) (Unaudited) Financial Metrics: Revenue from continuing operations Marketing Solutions 9,324 12,663 (26) % Enterprise Solutions 4,896 4,330 13 % Total revenue from continuing operations 14,220 16,993 (16) % Gross profit from continuing operations 8,096 9,276 (13) % Net loss from continuing operations (1,269) (10,275) N/M Net loss from discontinued operations (5,104) (18,294) N/M Diluted net loss from continuing operations per American Depositary Shares ("ADS") (0.12) (1.01) N/M Operating Metrics: Gross billing 23,060 29,983 (23) % "I am pleased to report that our continuing operations recorded an improvement in gross margin to 56.9% in the first half of 2024 from 54.6% in the first half of 2023, and we saw the increase in enterprise solutions revenue by 13% year-over-year. The Company will continue to focus on improving the financial performance and cash flows, while exploring strategic opportunities for broader business growth.", said Mr. Jian Tang , Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of iClick. "We continue monitoring and evaluating operations and market trends proactively in order to optimize our business and enhance profitability. We have recently completed the disposal of our mainland China Enterprise Solutions business and demand side Marketing Solutions business. The results of these businesses are presented under discontinued operations." First Half Year of 2024 Results on Continuing Operations: Revenue for the first half of 2024 was US$14.2 million , compared with US$17.0 million for the first half of 2023. Revenue from Marketing Solutions declined to US$9.3 million for the first half of 2024, compared with US$12.7 million for the first half of 2023. It was resulted from our strategic contraction of lower margin and higher risk businesses, with weaker demand from clients on advertising spending due to uncertainty in the macro-economic environment. Revenue from Enterprise Solutions was US$4.9 million for the first half of 2024, improved from US$4.3 million in the first half of 2023 due to the increasing demand for digital transformation and services. Gross profit for the first half of 2024 was US$8.1 million , compared with US$9.3 million for the first half of 2023. With the effort of reducing lower margin and higher risk businesses, and a rising revenue contribution from the higher-margin Enterprise Solutions business, gross profit margin increased to 56.9% for the first half of 2024 from 54.6% for the first half of 2023. Total operating expenses were US$12.4 million for the first half of 2024, decreased from US$14.1 million for the first half of 2023. The change was primarily due to our cost optimization execution, which resulted in reduction of staff cost and savings on promotional expenses. The expected credit losses provision of trade receivables was also reduced because of our close monitoring of cash collection. Net loss from continuing operations was US$1 .3 million for the first half of 2024, significantly improved from the net loss of US$10.3 million for the first half of 2023, mainly due to no impairment of equity investments in the first half of 2024, which we recorded US$5.6 million in the first half of 2023. Operating loss was reduced by US$0.6 million . Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders per basic and diluted ADS for the first half of 2024 was US$0.12, compared with a net loss attributable to the Company's shareholders per basic and diluted ADS of US$1.01 for the first half of 2023. Gross billing 1 from continuing operations was US$23.1 million for the first half of 2024, compared with US$30.0 million for the first half of 2023, mainly as a result of our continued strategy of reducing lower margin and higher risk businesses, as well as clients' reduced advertising spending. Net loss from discontinued operations was US$5 .1 million for the first half of 2024, compared with the net loss of US$18.3 million for the first half of 2023, mainly due to cost optimization, and gain on disposal of discontinued operations amounting to US$2 .6 million in the first half of 2024. As of June 30, 2024 , the continuing operations of the Company had cash and cash equivalents, time deposits and restricted cash of US$70.2 million , compared with US$41.3 million as of December 31, 2023 . About iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited Founded in 2009, iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK) is a renowned online marketing and enterprise solutions provider in Asia . With its leading proprietary technologies, iClick's full suite of data-driven solutions helps brands drive significant business growth and profitability throughout the full consumer lifecycle. For more information, please visit https://ir.i-click.com . 1 Gross billing is defined as the aggregate dollar amount that clients pay the Company after deducting rebates paid and discounts given to. Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the Company's business strategies, operations and financial performance. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China: In the United States: iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited Core IR Catherine Chau Tom Caden Phone: +852 3700 9100 Tel: +1-516-222-2560 E-mail: ir@i-click.com E-mail: tomc@coreir.com (financial tables follow) ICLICK INTERACTIVE ASIA GROUP LIMITED Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (US$'000, except share data and per share data, or otherwise noted, unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Continuing operations Revenue 14,220 16,993 Cost of revenue (6,124) (7,717) Gross profit 8,096 9,276 Operating expenses Research and development expenses (311) (265) Sales and marketing expenses (4,381) (8,826) General and administrative expenses (7,704) (5,052) Total operating expenses (12,396) (14,143) Interest expense (32) (117) Interest income 598 591 Other gains/(losses), net 2,560 (5,756) Loss before income tax expense and share of losses from an equity investee (1,174) (10,149) Share of losses from an equity investee (37) (19) Loss before income tax expense (1,211) (10,168) Income tax expense (58) (107) Net loss from continuing operations (1,269) (10,275) Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests 111 9 Net loss from continuing operations attributable to iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited's ordinary shareholders (1,158) (10,266) Discontinued operations Loss from operations of discontinued operations (7,666) (18,305) Income tax (expense)/credit (23) 11 Gain on disposal of discontinued operations 2,585 - Net loss from discontinued operations (5,104) (18,294) Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests 32 49 Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited's ordinary shareholders (5,072) (18,245) Net loss (6,373) (28,569) Net loss attributable to iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited's ordinary shareholders (6,230) (28,511) Net loss from continuing operations (1,269) (10,275) Other comprehensive loss: Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of US$nil tax (13) (131) Comprehensive loss from continuing operations (1,282) (10,406) Comprehensive loss from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interests 111 49 Comprehensive loss from continuing operations attributable to iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited's ordinary shareholders (1,171) (10,357) Net loss from discontinued operations (5,104) (18,294) Other comprehensive income: Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of US$nil tax - 301 Comprehensive loss from discontinued operations (5,104) (17,993) Comprehensive loss from discontinued operations attributable to non -controlling interests 32 20 Comprehensive loss from discontinued operations attributable to iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited's ordinary shareholders (5,072) (17,973) Comprehensive loss attributable to iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited's ordinary shareholders (6,243) (28,330) Net loss from continuing operations per ADS attributable to iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited's ordinary shareholders — Basic (0.12) (1.01) — Diluted (0.12) (1.01) Net loss from discontinued operations per ADS attributable to iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited's ordinary shareholders — Basic (0.51) (1.79) — Diluted (0.51) (1.79) Net loss per ADS attributable to iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited's ordinary shareholders — Basic (0.63) (2.80) — Diluted (0.63) (2.80) Weighted average number of ADS used in per share calculation: — Basic 9,955,943 10,178,966 — Diluted 9,955,943 10,178,966 ICLICK INTERACTIVE ASIA GROUP LIMITED Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (US$'000, except share data and per share data, or otherwise noted, unaudited) As of June 30, 2024 As of December 31, 2023 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents, time deposits and restricted cash 70,239 41,264 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of US$1,558 and US$1,571 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 respectively 11,210 13,535 Other current assets 15,813 11,516 Discontinued operations 54,454 93,488 Total current assets 151,716 159,803 Non-current assets Other assets 3,727 3,596 Discontinued operations 112 305 Total non-current assets 3,839 3,901 Total assets 155,555 163,704 Liabilities and equity Current liabilities Accounts payable 3,310 4,462 Bank borrowings 36,932 1,965 Other current liabilities 23,830 20,200 Discontinued operations 56,607 93,445 Total current liabilities 120,679 120,072 Non-current liabilities Other liabilities 221 551 Discontinued operations 1,463 1,829 Total non-current liabilities 1,684 2,380 Total liabilities 122,363 122,452 Equity Ordinary shares – Class A (US$0.001 par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively; 38,752,446 shares and 44,477,356 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively) 39 45 Ordinary shares – Class B (US$0.001 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively; 5,034,427 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively) 5 5 Treasury shares (218,396 shares and 6,398,616 shares as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants organization got exactly what it deserved in getting blown out by Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Giants were embarrassed in Sunday's 30-7 loss , taunted by Mayfield after a touchdown run just before halftime. And then they saw their fans walk out on them again when the Bucs extended their lead to 30-0 and sent New York (2-9) to its sixth straight loss. The losing streak is the longest for the Giants since 2019, when they dropped a franchise-record nine straight games to finish 4-12. That led to the firing of coach Pat Shurmur after two seasons. Third-year coach Brian Daboll is clearly in trouble, with the Giants guaranteed a second straight losing season. They were 6-11 in a 2023 season that featured a lot of injuries. Daboll, who denies he has lost the team, isn't the only one whose job is in jeopardy. General manager Joe Schoen is on the hot seat and so is this entire franchise, which is celebrating its 100th year. It's one thing to lose. It's quite another to give up, and that's what the organization did when it decided to bench Daniel Jones a week ago and then release him on Friday after the 27-year-old asked co-owner John Mara to let him walk away. While he wasn't playing well, Jones was the Giants' best quarterback. He gave them more a of chance to win than either Tommy DeVito or Drew Lock. Removing him from the picture was all but certain to make the Giants worse, even if it was a good business decision. If Jones was hurt and unable the pass his physical before the 2025 season, the team would have been on the hook for a $23 million cap hit. The problem is the players care about now. By getting rid of Jones and elevating DeVito to the starting role, the front office was telling the team it didn't care about winning with seven games left in the season. So the players gave a lackluster effort. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence called the team soft. Rookie receiver Malik Nabers said he was sick of losing. Left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor said he saw a lack of effort by some players. What they all were saying was they were angry at being betrayed. Money is never more important than winning, and the Giants made that mistake. At this point in the season? Nothing. The offense once again. The Giants have scored a league-low 163 points, including only 60 in six games at MetLife Stadium, where they are winless this season. They have scored in double figures at home twice. Daboll's team has been held scoreless in the first half in three of 11 games and it has been held without a first-half touchdown seven times. Daboll said he will continue to call the offensive plays. S Tyler Nubin. The rookie has had a team-high 12 tackles in each of the last two games. His 81 tackles for the season are just two behind team leader Bobby Okereke. RB Tyrone Tracy. The rookie leads Giants running backs with 587 yards on 116 carries — a 5.1-yard average for the fifth-round pick. But holding onto the ball has been a big issue. Tracy's fumble in overtime cost New York a chance to win in Germany against Carolina. He also lost the ball in the third quarter at the Bucs 5-yard line with New York down 23-0. It earned him a seat on the bench. LT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) and OLB Azeez Ojulari (toe) left Sunday's game in the first quarter. Chris Hubbard filled in at tackle and the Giants luckily got back DL Kayvon Thibodeaux this past week after he missed five games with a broken wrist. DeVito was banged up but Daboll expects him to start against the Cowboys. 10 — The Giants have gone 10 consecutive games without an interception, tying the NFL record held by the 1976-77 San Francisco 49ers and the 2017 Oakland — now Las Vegas — Raiders. The Giants and Raiders now share the single-season mark. A national showcase on Thanksgiving Day for the NFC-worst Giants at Dallas. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
Independent Ireland candidate resigns amid backlash over Conor McGregor associationApple is working on a new smart doorbell camera that will use Face ID technology to unlock doors, This is according to a report by Bloomberg, the device could be released by the end of 2025 and will bring Apple’s biometric security system to the front door, offering seamless access to users. The upcoming smart doorbell camera will function similarly to Face ID on Apple’s iPhones. Related Stories DR Congo files criminal case against Apple over alleged Illegal mineral exploitation Apple to introduce satellite communications to smartwatch by 2025 The device will automatically unlock the door when it detects the face of a resident, providing a secure and hands-free entry system. The camera will include Apple’s Secure Enclave chip, which will securely store and process Face ID data separately from the rest of the device’s hardware, ensuring user privacy and security. The new camera is expected to work with existing third-party HomeKit smart locks, allowing for easy integration into current smart home setups. Apple may also partner with a smart lock company to offer a complete system from the outset, providing users with a fully integrated security solution. This smart doorbell camera is part of Apple’s larger strategy to expand its footprint in the smart home market. The report also mentions that Apple is working on additional smart home devices, including a new security camera expected in 2026, and smart displays. These displays may include an iPad-like device that can magnetically attach to wall mounts or speaker bases, as well as a more advanced display mounted on a robotic arm. Apple is reportedly developing a new Wi-Fi/Bluetooth chip called “Proxima,” which is expected to feature in upcoming devices like the HomePod Mini and Apple TV in 2025. This chip is expected to enhance connectivity and performance, supporting Apple’s broader vision for the smart home ecosystem. With these developments, Apple is positioning itself as a key player in the smart home market, offering secure, integrated solutions that enhance user convenience and privacy. Nairametrics reported that Apple is set to introduce satellite connectivity and blood pressure monitoring in its Apple Watch lineup by 2025. Satellite connectivity: The 2025 Apple Watch Ultra will feature satellite communication, allowing users to send messages without cellular or internet connections, especially in areas with no network coverage. This expands Apple’s emergency communication capabilities. Blood pressure monitoring: Apple is also working on a blood pressure monitoring feature, enabling users to track their cardiovascular health in real-time, a significant advancement in wearable health technology.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi will be his next nominee for U.S. attorney general. "I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida Families." He added: "Then, as Florida's first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs, and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl Overdose Deaths, which have destroyed many families across our Country. She did such an incredible job, that I asked her to serve on our Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during my first Term — We saved many lives!" The president-elect went on to say that "for too long," the Department of Justice (DOJ) "has been weaponized against me and other Republicans - Not anymore. Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again. I have known Pam for many years — She is smart and tough, and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter, who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!" Trump nominated Bondi for attorney general after his initial pick, former Florida U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz , withdrew from consideration earlier Thursday. Gaetz was considered Trump's most controversial Cabinet nominee, given that he was the subject of a House Ethics Committee investigation into whether he engaged in drug use and sex trafficking. The panel launched its investigation after the DOJ closed a criminal probe into whether Gaetz violated federal sex-trafficking laws and obstructed justice. No charges were filed against him. Gaetz has vehemently denied all allegations, and he spent Wednesday meeting with Republican senators who would have been instrumental in his confirmation. After leaving the meetings, Gaetz told reporters that they had "been going great." "Senators have been giving a lot of good advice," he told reporters. "I'm looking forward to a hearing. Folks have been very supportive, they've been saying we're going to get a fair process. It's a great day of momentum for the Trump-Vance administration." But on Thursday, Gaetz announced on X, formerly Twitter, that he was withdrawing from consideration for attorney general, because it was "clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition." Update 11/21/24, 7:11 p.m.: This article was updated with further information and context.AP Trending SummaryBrief at 3:42 p.m. EST