AP News Summary at 5:04 p.m. ESTEngland and the USA drew 0-0 in their international friendly at Wembley. United States women’s head coach Emma Hayes admitted she initially grappled with how best to behave during ‘God Save The King’ ahead of her side’s goalless draw with England in their Wembley friendly. The billing of London-born former Chelsea boss Hayes against England’s Dutch manager Sarina Wiegman – arguably the best two bosses in the women’s game – had generated more buzz in the build-up than the players on the pitch, despite it being a rare encounter between the two top-ranked sides in the world. Hayes enjoyed her return to familiar shores but felt the US lacked the “killer piece” after they looked the likelier side to make the breakthrough. Asked what was going through her mind during the national anthem, Hayes said: “I was definitely mouthing (it), and Naomi (Girma) and Lynn (Williams) could see that I was struggling with where to be and all that. “I got to the end of the anthems and I thought, ‘that’s so ridiculous. I’m proud to be English and I’m proud of our national anthem, and I’m also really proud to coach America’. “Two things are possible all at once. I don’t want to fuel a nationalist debate around it. The realities are both countries are really dear to me for lots of reasons, and I’m really proud to represent both of them.” The Lionesses did not register a shot on target in the first half but grew into the game in the second. US captain Lindsey Horan had the ball in the net after the break but the flag was up, while Hayes’ side had a penalty award for a handball reversed after a VAR check determined substitute Yazmeen Ryan’s shot hit Alex Greenwood’s chest. Hayes, who left Chelsea after 12 trophy-packed years this summer, said: “I’ve been privileged to coach a lot of top-level games, including here, so there’s a familiarity to being here for me. “It’s not new to me, and because of that there was a whole sense of I’m coming back to a place I know. I have a really healthy perspective, and I want to have a really healthy perspective on my profession. “I give everything I possibly can for a team that I really, really enjoy coaching, and I thrive, not just under pressure, but I like these opportunities, I like being in these situations. They bring out the best in me. “You’ve got two top teams now, Sarina is an amazing coach, I thought it was a good tactical match-up, and I just enjoy coaching a high-level football match, to be honest with you. I don’t think too much about it.” Hayes had travelled to London without her entire Olympic gold medal-winning ‘Triple Espresso’ forward line of Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Smith, all nursing niggling injuries. Before the match, the 48-year-old was spotted chatting with Wiegman and her US men’s counterpart, fellow ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, who was also in attendance. England were also missing a number of key attackers for the friendly including Lauren Hemp, Lauren James and Ella Toone, all ruled out with injury. Wiegman brushed aside suggestions from some pundits that her side were content to settle for a draw. She said: “I think we were really defending as a team, very strong. We got momentum in the second half, we did better, and of course both teams went for the win. “So many things happened in this game, also in front of the goal, so I don’t think it was boring. “We wanted to go for the win, but it was such a high-intensity game, you have to deal with a very good opponent, so you can’t just say, ‘Now we’re going to go and score that goal’. “We tried, of course, to do that. We didn’t slow down to keep it 0-0. I think that was just how the game went.”
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ATC jails 10 in May 9 riots case Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for six absconders and acquits one for lack of evidence ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court on Friday sentenced 10 individuals to prison after finding “cogent, trustworthy, and confidence-inspiring evidence” proving their involvement in the May 9, 2023, riots, which included attacks on military installations. The 15-page detailed verdict was issued by ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, who presided over the case concerning the May 9 protests organised by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in response to the arrest of the party’s founder, Imran Khan. A total of 17 individuals were nominated in the case, registered under First Information Report (FIR) No. 24/626. Of these, one was acquitted for lack of evidence, while six were declared absconders. The ATC also issued perpetual non-bailable warrants for the absconders, instructing law enforcement to arrest and produce them in court. The 10 convicted individuals include four Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan: Daud Khan, Younas Khan, Ehsan Ullah, and Laal Agha. The remaining six convicts — Abid Mehmood, Ahsan Ayaz, Shaukat, Naeem Ullah, Zakir Ullah, and Matti Ullah — hail from Islamabad, Bajaur, and Rawalpindi. The court sentenced the convicts under various sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). Those who had secured bail were handed a one-month prison term and fined Rs1,000 under Section 341. Three months imprisonment and a fine of Rs1,000 under Section 186. Two years imprisonment and a fine of Rs20,000 under Section 353. Six months imprisonment and a fine of Rs3,000 under Section 188. However, the prosecution failed to establish charges under Sections 382 (theft) and 436 (mischief by fire or explosive substance), according to the ruling. The court said that although the accused were reported to have political affiliations, these were not explicitly mentioned in the complaints, leading to the acquittal of one accused. The verdict also declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur a proclaimed offender due to his repeated absence in a related case registered at the I-9 police station in Islamabad. The charges against Gandapur include vandalism and violation of Section 144.KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pick your adjective to describe the Kansas City Chiefs this season — charmed, serendipitous, fortunate or just plain lucky — and it probably fits, and not just because they keep winning games that come down to the wire. Every time they need help at a position, they've found someone sitting on the couch, seemingly waiting for their call. First it was wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who returned to the Chiefs just before the season after Marquise Brown was lost to shoulder surgery. Then it was running back Kareem Hunt, who likewise returned to his former team when Isiah Pacheco broke his fibula. Left tackle D.J. Humphries came next when other options at the position were struggling, and this week it was Steven Nelson, who came out of retirement to help a secondary that has struggled for weeks. "Just got an opportunity, got a call. Was very excited about it," said Nelson, who spent his first four seasons in Kansas City before stints in Pittsburgh and Houston, and ultimately calling it quits in June so he could spend more time with his family. "I've got two daughters and been spending a lot of time with him," Nelson said, "but still trying to work out. It was kind of the perfect scenario, getting the call, especially where this team has been and this point in the season. Great opportunity." It's been a perfect opportunity for all of them. Perfect fits for the Chiefs, too. Each could have signed just about anywhere else and been able to contribute, yet they were still sitting around when Chiefs general manager Brett Veach reached out. In the case of Smith-Schuster, Hunt and Humphries, there were some concerns about injuries that had kept some teams away, but the Chiefs were willing to take a risk on them. Smith-Schuster, who has dealt with knee trouble for years, missed some time with a hamstring injury this season. But he still has 202 yards and a touchdown receiving, and has provided some veteran leadership in the locker room. Hunt was coming off a sports hernia surgery, a big reason why the Browns — whom the Chiefs visit Sunday — declined to bring him back after five years spent in a one-two punch with Nick Chubb. But when Pacheco went down, Hunt stepped in and their offense barely missed a beat; he has run for a team-leading 608 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games. Humphries was still rehabbing a torn ACL at the start of the season, but the former Pro Bowl tackle was cleared just before the Chiefs called him. Kingsley Suamataia and Wanya Morris had struggled to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side, so they brought in Humphries to help out. And while he hurt his hamstring late in his debut last week against the Chargers, the Chiefs still hope he'll be recovered and fully up to speed in time for the stretch run and the playoffs. "I'm in Kansas City, bro. I'm pretty ecstatic. It don't get much better than this," Humphries said. "Everybody is excited for me to be here and that's a really good feeling. You're getting All-Pro guys' arms outstretched, like, 'We're so glad you're here.'" The providential signings don't stop at those four players, either. When the Chiefs lost kicker Harrison Butker to knee surgery, they signed Spencer Shrader off the Jets practice squad, and he promptly kicked a game-winner against Carolina. But then Shrader hurt his hamstring and landed on injured reserve. The 49ers had just waived Matthew Wright, and the Chiefs signed him up. He's gone 8 for 9 on field-goal tries, has been perfect on PATs, and banged the game-winner off the upright and through last week against Los Angeles. Just like Smith-Schuster, Hunt and Nelson, Wright had been with Kansas City a couple of years ago. "It definitely helps, him knowing how we do things, how we practice and what we expect," Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub said. "That all helped, for sure. And he's a veteran. He's been a lot of places. It wasn't like he was a rookie off the street." Or off the couch, for that matter. NOTES: Butker planned to kick again Thursday and could come off IR to face the Browns on Sunday. "He looked good," Toub said. "We have to see how he responds." ... Humphries (hamstring) did not practice Thursday. RT Jawaan Taylor (knee) was limited. ... SS Justin Reid will likely handle kickoffs against Cleveland. He has a stronger leg than Wright and also puts another athletic and adept tackler on the field on special teams. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Algert Global LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Evolent Health, Inc. ( NYSE:EVH – Free Report ) by 120.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 23,025 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 12,570 shares during the quarter. Algert Global LLC’s holdings in Evolent Health were worth $651,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in EVH. Royce & Associates LP acquired a new stake in Evolent Health during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $7,070,000. Foundry Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Evolent Health in the third quarter valued at $10,042,000. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in Evolent Health by 140.0% in the third quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 422,421 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $11,946,000 after purchasing an additional 246,400 shares during the period. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD grew its stake in Evolent Health by 11.7% during the 1st quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 717,334 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $23,522,000 after purchasing an additional 75,376 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Valeo Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Evolent Health during the 2nd quarter worth about $2,705,000. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Stephens cut Evolent Health from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and decreased their price objective for the company from $38.00 to $16.00 in a research note on Friday, November 8th. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Evolent Health from $33.00 to $21.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 13th. Royal Bank of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $20.00 price objective on shares of Evolent Health in a research report on Tuesday, November 12th. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of Evolent Health from $39.00 to $19.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, November 11th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on Evolent Health from $45.00 to $15.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, November 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, nine have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Evolent Health has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $25.90. Evolent Health Stock Up 0.1 % EVH opened at $12.95 on Friday. Evolent Health, Inc. has a one year low of $11.17 and a one year high of $35.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.04. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.51 billion, a P/E ratio of -14.23 and a beta of 1.58. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $21.83 and its 200-day simple moving average is $23.41. Evolent Health Profile ( Free Report ) Evolent Health, Inc, through its subsidiary, Evolent Health LLC, offers specialty care management services in oncology, cardiology, and musculoskeletal markets in the United States. The company provides platform for health plan administration and value-based business infrastructure. It offers administrative services, such as health plan services, pharmacy benefits management, risk management, analytics and reporting, and leadership and management; and Identifi, a proprietary technology system that aggregates and analyzes data, manages care workflows, and engages patients. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding EVH? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Evolent Health, Inc. ( NYSE:EVH – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Evolent Health Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Evolent Health and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Dear Annie: I work at a school as a teacher and have struggled over the years with how cliquey the other teachers have been. Shortly after I started there, the pandemic happened, and many people friended each other on Facebook. Because that was the only source for a sense of community as we went through those first few dark months, I accepted many of the friend requests, and that felt good. However, a couple of years later I couldn’t help but notice how people commented on each other’s posts and tagged each other like they were friends in real life but never with me. I had gone through cancer during the pandemic, which few people know about, and I missed out on many of the social events that solidified those friendships. So I had some understanding, but I figured after a while I would be invited in. That never happened, and I felt excluded by the number of posts that would show up in my feed between co-workers. I made the decision after a couple of years to unfriend/block many people on Facebook from my work so I didn’t have to see that and feel bad. When staff functions or happy hours are advertised, I go and socialize and ask questions of others and show that I am interested in what they have to say and in them as people. However, people generally do not seem interested in me in any way, and I often leave feeling dissed. Over the years, I have invited people who I have gotten to know from work over for dinner at my home with my husband (and even to our wedding), and although the couples gladly accepted our invitations and we had a pleasant and fun time, a return invitation has never occurred. This week I found out that there was a celebration for one of the teacher’s birthdays last weekend, and many other teachers were invited, but I was not. I sit near this teacher at lunch at the break table most days and converse pleasantly with him and listen to his stories, so it stung a bit that I wasn’t invited. The office staff is no better. They don’t smile or say hello to me except for one of the women. I am beginning to think I am some sort of pariah at my work, and I don’t know why. I have made friends through other avenues, hobbies and organizations, and have other long-lasting friendships and have a happy and healthy home life, but it is troubling that my workplace feels so cold and exclusive. I am considering looking for a job elsewhere, but I like the school, the leadership and the students, so I would like to stay. But deep down, I am also wondering if I am the problem and have some sort of off-putting characteristic or some reputation that drives would-be-work-friends away. I have started therapy for other reasons but plan to discuss this as well and am wondering what advice you have for how I might go about understanding how to perceive this feedback at work. — Not Welcome in Washington Dear Not Welcome: It’s completely understandable that you feel hurt by the way your co-workers have treated you. My guess is that this may have more to do with the fact that you’re new and joined during a challenging time, making it harder to integrate yourself. Building relationships takes time, and it’s natural for people to need a while to get to know one another. If you love the school, the leadership and the students, that’s a great reason to stay. Faculty dynamics can change, and you may meet new colleagues or form connections with the existing ones over time. Remember, we can’t control other people’s actions — only how we react to them. Sometimes, what feels like rejection is actually redirection. Perhaps you weren’t meant to be part of that group or party, and that’s OK. Congratulations on taking the step to go to therapy and staying curious about yourself! By continuing this journey of self-growth, you’ll likely find that meaningful friendships will naturally come into your life. Try not to get too fixated on how those friendships should look or where they need to come from. You don’t have to be friends with your coworkers; you can build connections outside of work. For now, focus on what you enjoy about your job: the students, the leadership and the school itself. Those are excellent reasons to stay and thrive in your role.None
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The story so far: In August, U.S. Federal Judge Amit Mehta, in a tech industry-defining case, said Google had illegal monopoly power in the online search market. Following that landmark ruling, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on November 20, proposed large-scale remedies that go far beyond the Silicon Valley giant’s online search business. The proposals include possible divestment of Google’s Chrome and Android businesses. What does the U.S. DOJ proposal mean for Google? The DOJ, in its proposal, stressed that Google’s hold over the online search market had to be loosened so there can be more competition. The federal government unit has argued for a mandatory sale of the Chrome browser, possible divestment of the Android mobile operating system, a five-year-long ban on entering the browser market, and a restriction on paying third parties like Apple to make Google the default search engine on their products. Additionally, the DOJ has asked Google to provide publishers and content creators with the ability to block their data from being used to train AI models. The DOJ suggested the formation of a ‘Technical Committee’ to monitor how Google is implementing the various remedies. The proposal raised concerns about whether Google could use its AI technologies or business strategies such as acquisitions, mergers, and partnerships to bypass these remedies. Google will also have to make its search index available to rivals for a small fee and be more transparent about its search technologies. In essence, the regulator’s remedies are sweeping and intend on hitting where it hurts Google the most—its profits. The DOJ wants to make it so that “Google is prohibited from owning not only a browser—following its divestiture of Chrome it may not reenter the browser market for five years—but also from owning or acquiring any investment or interest in any search or search text ad rival, search distributor, or rival query-based AI product or ads technology.” What was Google’s response? Google strongly condemned the remedies as a “radical interventionist agenda.” “DOJ’s wildly overbroad proposal goes miles beyond the Court’s decision. It would break a range of Google products — even beyond Search — that people love and find helpful in their everyday lives,” said Kent Walker, President, Global Affairs & Chief Legal Officer, Google & Alphabet, in a blog post. The executive also listed out the potential dangers of the U.S. DOJ’s remedies. This included risking the security and privacy of millions of American users, forcing Google to disclose company and customer data to either domestic or foreign external companies, harming Google’s investments in AI, hurting Google’s business partners, impacting the ease of accessing Google Search, and normalising government micromanagement of a daily user’s internet experience. “DOJ’s approach would result in unprecedented government overreach that would harm American consumers, developers, and small businesses — and jeopardize America’s global economic and technological leadership at precisely the moment it’s needed most,” said Walker. How could the proposal affect Google’s Chrome users? When you buy a new phone, it might be natural to find Google’s search browsers or apps pre-installed and ready for you to use. The idea of intentionally finding and downloading a rival service that suits you better - such as Microsoft’s Bing, DuckDuckGo, Brave, Firefox, etc. - might not even cross your mind because Google is already present or is the easiest first choice. The DOJ’s proposals aim to break this chain for customers in America, by stopping Google from pushing its services as the go-to option for gadget users. For example, the DOJ’s filing proposed a “choice screen” even on Google devices to make sure that users can freely select either Google Search or a rival product as their default, without being nudged in Google’s direction. Needless to say, Google was not on board with this plan. “As just one example, DOJ’s proposal would literally require us to install not one but two separate choice screens before you could access Google Search on a Pixel phone you bought. And the design of those choice screens would have to be approved by the Technical Committee. And that’s just a small part of it. We wish we were making this up,” commented the company in its blog post. What are the next steps? The ball is now in U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta’s court, where the remedies will be evaluated next April. Google is also expected to propose its own remedies before Judge Mehta. Meanwhile, the DOJ will file a revised proposed final argument on March 7, 2025. It will continue to monitor Google’s activities and business operations to see if any other changes or remedies need to be added. A transition in the White House can’t be ignored as it is unclear how president-elect Donald Trump might weigh in on the legal matter. Trump had earlier threatened to shut down the search giant but backtracked later. On the other hand, Judge Mehta said the April 2025 trial would not be moved to accommodate late proposal revision requests by Trump-appointed DOJ officials. Published - November 30, 2024 02:54 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit CCI orders investigation into Google following complaint from real money gaming platform WinZO U.S. regulator opens wide-ranging antitrust probe into Microsoft Google asks U.S. appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict Google makes closing arguments in trial alleging its ad tech constitutes an illegal monopoly technology (general) / internet / Artificial Intelligence / litigation and regulation / antitrust issue / The Hindu ExplainsOne person died in Ecuador and ports closed across Peru as massive waves up to four meters (13 feet) high pummeled the region, officials said Saturday. Many beaches along the central and northern stretches of the Peruvian coastline were closed to prevent risk to human life, local authorities said. Waves there submerged jetties and public squares, sending residents fleeing to higher ground, according to images on local media. In neighboring Ecuador, the National Secretariat for Risk Management said a body was recovered in the coastal city of Manta. "The Manta Fire Department reported that, at 6:00 am, the body of a missing person was found lifeless in the Barbasquillo sector," the agency announced on social media. Peru closed 91 of its 121 ports until January 1, the National Emergency Operations Center said on its X social media account. The municipality of Callao, close to the capital Lima and the location of the country's main port, closed several beaches and barred tourist and fishing boats from venturing out. "These waves are being generated thousands of kilometers away from Peru, off the coast of the United States," navy Captain Enrique Varea told Channel N television. "They are waves generated by a persistent wind on the surface of the ocean that is approaching our coasts," he said. Dozens of small fishing boats and businesses near the sea were affected, according to images broadcast on television and social networks. axl/rmb/nro/acb