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Expressing his disappointment at the second-quarter estimates of 5.4 per cent GDP growth , Charan Singh , Chief Executive Officer, EGROW Foundation, has said that corrective measures should be taken faster economic growth and interest rates should be brought down. He said India has the potential to grow much higher than 5.4 per cent given the demographic profile of the country. India's GDP grew by 5.4 per cent in the July-September quarter of FY2024-25, significantly below the Reserve Bank of India 's ( RBI ) forecast of 7 per cent. The official data, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, showed that India's GDP for Q2 of FY2024-25 stood at Rs44.10 lakh crore, up from Rs41.86 lakh crore in the same quarter last year. India's economy grew by 6.7 per cent in Q1. 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"Second thing is that the inflation target should be interpreted as between 2-6 per cent and not pivoted at 4 per cent. In the last 30 years, we have never actually achieved 4 per cent. If you look at the average of 30 years, we are around 5.5 to 6 per cent. If we are going to pivot it at 4 per cent, we could be strangulating growth," he added. Charan Singh stressed that private sector should be encouraged to bring multiplier effect to the government increasing capital expenditure. "The final point I would like to make is that in this growth story of Viksit Bharat, we should be proud that the Prime Minister of the country is thinking as a visionary for the next 25 years. But in the story of Viksit Bharat, the whole thing cannot be done by the government itself. The government does make efforts by increasing the capital expenditure, but the multiplier effect has to come from the private sector. The private sector has to be encouraged," he said. Nominations for ET MSME Awards are now open. The last day to apply is November 30, 2024. Click here to submit your entry for any one or more of the 22 categories and stand a chance to win a prestigious award. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )Tetairoa McMillan, one of the best wide receivers in Arizona history, will skip his final year of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced on social media on Thursday. Projected as a top-10 draft pick, the 6-foot-5, 212-pound McMillan finished his illustrious career at Arizona with 3,423 receiving yards, breaking the mark set by Bobby Wade (3,351). In three seasons, the Hawaii native also posted the fourth-most catches (213) and third-most touchdowns (26) in school history. "Wildcat Nation, this journey has been everything I dreamed of and more," McMillan wrote on Instagram. "From the moment I committed to the University of Arizona, to every second spent wearing that Arizona jersey ... it's been an absolute honor. "The University of Arizona has provided me with the platform to grow and chase my dreams. ... Thank you from the bottom of my heart. To the best fans in the country, I appreciate you for all of the love and support you have given me these last 3 years. I will always be a Wildcat." In 2024, McMillan totaled 84 grabs (ninth in Division I) for 1,319 yards (third in Division I) and eight touchdowns for the 4-8 Wildcats. He also ranked third in Division I with 109.9 receiving yards per game. McMillan is a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the most outstanding receiver in college football. --Field Level Media
PHILADELPHIA — Heading into the third period the Flyers were singing the blues. The Chicago Blackhawks were playing like they had a full tank of gas thanks to a 2-0 lead on the hometown team. But then the Flyers put the band back together and found their game scoring a pair of goals in less than three minutes in the third period to tie things up. Getting the puck high in the offensive zone, Noah Cates got a chip pass from Bobby Brink before turning and scoring through a screen set by Cam York. The game was York’s first since October and the goal was Cates’ first of the season. In overtime, the Flyers got a power play. Matvei Michkov took a pass from Travis Konecny and buried the puck at the right post to give the Flyers a comeback 3-2 win. The win was the first of Aleksei Kolosov’s NHL career. Captain Couturier Sean Couturier looked like he was on a mission from God in this one, when it came to going to the front of the net. Down 2-0 he had a chance to bury one right atop the blue paint but somehow couldn’t finish. Earlier in the period, while on a power play — and after Michkov made a nifty move to enter the Blackhawks zone and set him up — he was stopped by former Flyers goalie Petr Mrázek. Couturier was doing a lot right offensively, except for scoring. And then he did. The Flyers captain got them on the board as he planted himself in front of the net and redirected a pass from Rasmus Ristolainen. Couturier was all alone for his fourth goal of the season and his first since notching a hat trick against the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 26. Shots After a game against the Carolina Hurricanes in which they were dominated, especially in the third period when coach John Tortorella said his club was “spanked,” the Flyers were owning the ice Saturday. Across the first two periods, the ice was tilted their way with a 21-14 shot attempts advantage in the first and a 19-13 in the second. But they couldn’t score. Mrázek robbed Scott Laughton on a two-on-none with Konecny on a Flyers penalty kill in the first period. Konecny had a pull-and-shoot chance later in the opening frame that went wide before Laughton made a slick move but was stopped again. The Flyers got their chances, putting 24 on net through the first period but couldn’t score. In the third, they scored twice on 12 shots and finished with 37 shots on goal. York, Andrae return The Flyers defense got a boost on Saturday as York returned after missing 13 games with an upper-body injury and Emil Andrae slotted back in after being out for a pair with a mid-body injury. York was back with his defensive partner Travis Sanheim, and Andrae skated alongside Ristolainen for most of the game. Andrae brought his legs, especially in the first period. Michkov got a stretch pass and skated down the right side before going between his legs and getting a backhand attempt on net. The Flyers defenseman used his motor to join the play and tried to through the legs across the crease before losing his handle on the puck. In the second period, Andrae put a shot on goal from the point with 2:05 left that Mrázek couldn’t control. Bobby Brink scooped it up and fed Tyson Foerster in the left face-off circle for a one-timer on an empty net — except veteran defenseman Alec Martinez got his stick in the way to block the sure-fire goal. Through two periods, Andrae had three shot attempts and two shots on goal. Skating in his first game in a month, York was on the ice for all four regulation goals, unfortunately, two of those were for the Blackhawks. On the first goal, the Flyers had a four-on-two but were unable to convert after Konecny’s pass hit the skates of Owen Tippett. Chicago went the other way and Pat Maroon’s pass went through two Flyers — Saheim and Couturier — right to Lukas Reichel for the slam-dunk goal. In the defensive zone, it was an eerily similar play to the Jack Roslovic goal in Wednesday night’s loss to the Hurricanes. On the second goal, Reichel got past the defense again on a chip pass from Maroon. He went in one-on-one with Kolosov and couldn’t score but the Blackhawks kept it going in the Flyers’ end. Maroon got the puck back and drew three Flyers to him — York, Sanheim, and Couturier — and still scored on a backhander. Breakaways Aleksei Kolosov made 19 saves on 21 shots. ... Egor Zamula and Erik Johnson were a healthy scratch. Up next The Flyers host the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday (7 p.m. ET, NBCSP). ©2024 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC. Visit at inquirer.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Helping to drown out the noise
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Sault Ste. Marie police have a plan to curb shopliftingDallas, TX, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit is raising a glass to National Lager Day with its signature Legit. Texas. Lager. , a crisp, easy-drinking brew crafted in collaboration with the family-owned Panther Island Brewing in Fort Worth, Texas. This flavorful lager isn't just a perfect pairing for smokin' meats; it's also a meaningful way to support first responders, with a portion of proceeds benefiting The Dickey Foundation. "Our Legit. Texas. Lager. reflects everything Dickey's stands for – authenticity, quality, and community," said Laura Rea Dickey , CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "This partnership with Panther Island Brewing allows us to create a product we're proud of while also giving back to the incredible men and women who protect and serve our communities." The partnership between Dickey's and Panther Island Brewing began with shared values and a dedication to community. Ryan McWhorter , Founder and Head Brewer at Panther Island Brewing, recalls the humble beginnings of the brewery, which started with a small beer kit gifted to him by his wife Brittney. "From our kitchen experiments to a full-scale brewery, we've always been about crafting beers that bring people together," said McWhorter. "Working with Dickey's on Legit. Texas. Lager. has been a perfect fit. It's a brew that embodies Texas pride and the importance of supporting first responders who serve our state." Legit. Texas. Lager. is available at select H-E-B locations in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio , as well as Kroger in Lewisville, Texas , where Panther Island Brewing and Dickey's will host a special Lager Day celebration. Attendees can enjoy free samples, swag, and coupons as they raise a glass to the heroes of their community. Roland Dickey, Jr. , CEO of Dickey's Capital Group, emphasizes the lager's purpose-driven mission. "Legit. Texas. Lager. is more than just a great beer – it's a way to make a difference. Supporting first responders is a cause close to our hearts, and we're proud to partner with Panther Island Brewing to honor their service and sacrifice." Celebrate National Lager Day with Us! Where: Kroger, Lewisville, Texas 4620 State Hwy 121, Lewisville, TX 75056 When: December 10, 2024 What: Free samples, coupons, and Dickey's swag When: December 7 th from 12-3 p.m About Legit. Texas. Lager. Slightly sweet with a crisp finish, Legit. Texas. Lager pairs perfectly with barbecue, fire pits, and laid-back Sundays. Each purchase supports The Dickey Foundation's mission to provide safety equipment and resources to first responders. About Panther Island Brewing Family-owned and operated, Panther Island Brewing is dedicated to crafting quality beers for everyone. With over a decade of experience, the brewery remains rooted in community values and a passion for excellence. About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Founded in 1941 by The Dickey Family, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the world's largest barbecue concept and continues as a third-generation family-run business. For over 80 years, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has served millions with its signature Legit. Texas. Barbecue.TM Slow-smoked over hickory wood-burning pits, Dickey's barbecued meats are paired with a variety of southern sides. Committed to authentic barbecue, Dickey's never takes shortcuts—because real barbecue can't be rushed. With over 866 restaurants across eight concepts in the U.S. and several countries, Dickey's Barbecue Franchise and Dickey's Restaurant Brands continues to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey, Jr ., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group, and Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Inc. Dickey's has been recognized on Newsweek's 2022 "America's Favorite Restaurant Chains" list, Nation's Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value, and USA Today's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards. The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" for four of the past five years. Additional accolades include Entrepreneur's Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology's Industry Heroes list. The brand has been featured by Fox News, Forbes, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People Magazine . For more information, visit www.dickeys.com . For information about becoming a franchise partner, visit www.dickeysfranchise.com. Attachment Legit. Texas. Lager. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Donald Trump gives blunt advice to everyday investors as he receives a hero's welcome on the floor of the stock exchange READ MORE: Progress on bringing prices down hits a wall - as inflation edges up By TILLY ARMSTRONG DEPUTY CONSUMER EDITOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 14:03 EST, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 14:32 EST, 12 December 2024 e-mail 40 View comments President-elect Donald Trump gave some blunt advice to everyday investors on Thursday after he rang the opening bell to enthusiastic applause at the New York Stock Exchange . Trump was asked by CNBC host Jim Cramer whether the 'working person' should buy more stock as he gets set to take office. Following Trump's victory in the presidential election last month, the stock market has soared to record highs . But the President-elect stopped short of telling investors to buy more stocks, and issued a warning that the market can always come down again. 'I don't want to get into a situation where they do and we have a dip or something because that can always happen,' he said. However he still maintained a bullish outlook for the longer term. 'I think long term this is going to be a country like no other. We had the three best years ever until Covid came,' he added. During his first administration, Trump repeatedly used the stock market as a barometer for his success. During that time, the S&P 500 jumped nearly 68 percent, reaching all-time highs, CNBC reported. Part of that growth was due to corporate tax cuts which were brought into effect at the time, and sustained low interest rates. Trump claimed at the Stock Exchange on Thursday that he would cut taxes 'still further.' 'We're gonna do things that haven't really been done before,' he said. When asked about what he had to say to the American investor, Trump said they should expect some 'very good days ahead.' The President-elect's trip to the Stock Exchange came as he was named Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year' for the second time. As he rang the opening bell, he was flanked by Vice President-elect JD Vance , incoming first lady Melania Trump , NYSE President Lynn Martin, Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump . Trump received a hero's welcome from investors on the floor, as the crowd of traders cheered and broke into a chant of 'U-S-A.' Many on Wall Street are looking forward to a second Trump administration, which they see as a boon to business. Trump received a hero's welcome from investors on the floor, as the crowd of traders cheered and broke into a chant of 'U-S-A' As he rang the opening bell, he was flanked by Vice President-elect JD Vance, incoming first lady Melania Trump, NYSE President Lynn Martin, Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump The President-elect's trip to the Stock Exchange came after he was named Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year' for the second time Read More BREAKING NEWS Trump's Time magazine 'Person of the Year' cover revealed Among the onlookers were also prominent names in business, including Goldman Sachs' David Solomon, Citigroup's Jane Fraser, Verizon's Hans Vestberg and Brian Cornell, CEO of Target. Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who endorsed Trump in the presidential election, also showed up to watch him ring the opening bell. Ackman, who is the CEO of hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management, has been vocal in his support of the President-elect , his policy proposals and his Cabinet picks so far. 'Most of the country understands that the more successful businesses are, the more the stock market goes up, the more that their wages rise, the more job growth, the more opportunity, the more businesses who come to this country, it lifts all boats,' he told CNBC on Thursday. Cabinet nominees and allies Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Scott Bessent, Doug Burgum, Ben Carson, Kelly Loeffler, Pam Bondi, Elise Stefanik, and Lee Zeldin were also present for Trump's big day. Consumer Finance Donald Trump Share or comment on this article: Donald Trump gives blunt advice to everyday investors as he receives a hero's welcome on the floor of the stock exchange e-mail Add commentA masked gunman fatally shot Brian Thompson , the CEO of UnitedHealthcare — one of the nation’s largest health insurers — outside a Manhattan hotel where the company was holding its investor conference on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Police are still searching for the gunman. A day after the shooting, a TikTok went viral claiming UnitedHealthcare posted a LinkedIn job listing for a new CEO within 24 hours of Thompson’s death. The job listing that appears in the video advertises a full-time, remote position based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with an annual salary range of $300,000 to $450,000. Another viral TikTok claimed the company also posted the same job listing on Indeed. Many commenters on the viral TikToks questioned whether UnitedHealthcare actually posted a job listing for a new CEO directly following the fatal shooting. Did UnitedHealthcare post a job listing for a new CEO the day after Brian Thompson’s death? No, UnitedHealthcare did not post a job listing for a new CEO the day after Brian Thompson’s death. Sign up for the VERIFY Fast Facts newsletter here . UnitedHealthcare did not post a job listing for a new CEO shortly the day after Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York on Dec. 4, like two viral TikToks claimed. UnitedHealthcare is the largest subsidiary of the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group. Thompson worked at UnitedHealth Group for 20 years. In April 2021, he was named UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after running the company’s Medicare and retirement business. On Dec. 6, VERIFY searched the most recent job listings posted on UnitedHealthcare’s LinkedIn and Indeed profiles and found that the company had not posted an ad for a new CEO within hours of Thompson’s death. We also found that the job was not listed on UnitedHealth Group’s official careers website . The salary range that appears in the viral TikTok’s fake job listing is also significantly lower than Thompson’s actual salary. In 2023, Thompson’s annual pay package, including salary, bonus and stock options awards, was $10.2 million, making him one of the company’s highest-paid executives, according to UnitedHealth Group’s 2024 proxy statement . Peter Deragon, a managing director at Stanton Chase, a global executive search and leadership consulting firm, says most companies don’t hire their CEOs through LinkedIn, Indeed or other online job boards. “Most C-suite executives don’t ‘hunt’ for a job in the traditional sense of the word. They aren’t found scouring job boards or parsing over the latest employment listings,” Deragon wrote in a blog post from January 2023. “Instead, C-suite professionals willing to shift between employers enter a different process. They position themselves favorably and are ‘courted’ by companies in need of quality leadership,” he added. Liz Ryan, the CEO and founder of Human Workplace, a career coaching and consulting firm, agrees. “Higher-level executives don’t get new jobs by filling out online applications and uploading their resumes,” Ryan wrote in November 2023. “They don’t job hunt that way because they’d never get hired if they did.” VERIFY reached out to UnitedHealthcare for comment but did not hear back by the time of publication. The Associated Press contributed to this report .
Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona on Saturday demanding lower rents in Spain's second city. Barcelona, which has already taken action to stop the spread of holiday rental apartments, is the latest Spanish city to see protests for cheaper housing. Backed by left-wing parties and unions, the demonstrators gathered in central Barcelona behind a giant banner declaring "Lower the rents". "Today a new political cycle starts concerning housing," Carme Arcarazo, spokesperson for the Catalan Tenants Union, the main organiser, told reporters. "Investors must not be allowed to come to our cities and play with the apartments like a game of Monopoly," she added. The union would target "profiteers" who are taking "half of our salaries", Arcarazo said. The demonstrators demanded a 50 percent cut in rents, leases with an unlimited term and a ban on "speculative" sales of buildings. They threatened to start a rent strike. An estimated 22,000 people took part in a similar demonstration in Madrid on October 13. Campaigns have been launched in other cities. According to the Idealista specialised website, rental prices per square metre have risen 82 percent across Spain over the past decade. The average salary has gone up by 17 percent in that time, according to the national statistics institute. Facing pressure over a housing crisis, the government in 2023 passed legislation calling for more social housing, greater restrictions on rents in high demand areas and penalties for owners who do not occupy properties. But rents have continued to rise while the government has battled city and regional authorities to get some parts of the law applied. vid-vab/tw/jm
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Tetairoa McMillan, one of the best wide receivers in Arizona history, will skip his final year of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced on social media on Thursday. Projected as a top-10 draft pick, the 6-foot-5, 212-pound McMillan finished his illustrious career at Arizona with 3,423 receiving yards, breaking the mark set by Bobby Wade (3,351). In three seasons, the Hawaii native also posted the fourth-most catches (213) and third-most touchdowns (26) in school history. "Wildcat Nation, this journey has been everything I dreamed of and more," McMillan wrote on Instagram. "From the moment I committed to the University of Arizona, to every second spent wearing that Arizona jersey ... it's been an absolute honor. "The University of Arizona has provided me with the platform to grow and chase my dreams. ... Thank you from the bottom of my heart. To the best fans in the country, I appreciate you for all of the love and support you have given me these last 3 years. I will always be a Wildcat." In 2024, McMillan totaled 84 grabs (ninth in Division I) for 1,319 yards (third in Division I) and eight touchdowns for the 4-8 Wildcats. He also ranked third in Division I with 109.9 receiving yards per game. McMillan is a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the most outstanding receiver in college football. --Field Level MediaThe Latest: Police believe gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO has left New York City The gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fled New York City by bus, police officials told CNN on Friday. Canadian Press Dec 6, 2024 12:49 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Members of the New York police crime scene unit pick up cups marking the spots where bullets lie as they investigate the scene outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan where Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) The gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fled New York City by bus, police officials told CNN on Friday. Video of the suspected shooter leaving the scene of the shooting Wednesday showed him riding a bicycle to Central Park and later taking a taxi cab to a bus depot, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told CNN. Here's the latest: Police believe gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO has left New York City The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer may have fled the city on a bus, New York City police officials told CNN on Friday. Video of the suspected shooter leaving the scene of the shooting Wednesday showed him riding a bicycle to Central Park and later taking a taxi cab to a bus depot, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told CNN. “We have reason to believe that the person in question has left New York City,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Gunman’s steps after killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO give police new clues The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer made sure to wear a mask during the shooting yet left a trail of evidence in view of the nation’s biggest city and its network of security cameras that have aided authorities piecing together his movements and his identity. A law enforcement official said Friday that new surveillance footage shows the suspect riding the subway and visiting establishments in Manhattan and provided more clues about his actions in the days before he ambushed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . The gunman’s whereabouts and identity remain unknown Friday, as did the reason for Wednesday’s killing. New York City police say evidence firmly points to it being a targeted attack . ▶ Read more about the search for the gunman For many companies, investor meetings are seen as a risk In many companies, investor meetings like the one UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was walking to when he was fatally shot are viewed as very risky because details on the location and who will be speaking are highly publicized. “It gives people an opportunity to arrive well in advance and take a look at the room, take a look at how people would probably come and go out of a location,” said Dave Komendat, president of DSKomendat Risk Management Services, which is based in the greater Seattle area. Some firms respond by beefing up security. For example, tech companies routinely require everyone attending a major event, such as Apple’s annual unveiling of the next iPhone or a shareholder meeting, to go through airport-style security checkpoints before entering. Others forgo in-person meetings with shareholders. ▶ Read more about how companies protect their leaders Police have obtained other surveillance images of the person wanted for questioning Those images include New York’s subway system, a law enforcement official said. In establishments where the person was captured on camera, he always appeared to pay with cash, the official said. The official wasn’t authorized to discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. — Mike Balsamo Another health insurer taking precautions after the shooting Medica, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health care firm that serves 1.5 million customers in 12 states, said it’s temporarily closing all six locations. The firm has offices in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and North Dakota, and employs about 3,000 people. Employees will work from home, Medica spokesman Greg Bury said in an email Friday. “The safety of Medica employees is our top priority and we have increased security both for all of our employees,” a statement from Medica said. “Although we have received no specific threats related to our campuses, our office buildings will be temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution.” Bury also said biographical information on the company’s executives was taken down from its website as a precaution. Government health insurance provider Centene Corp. says its Investor Day will now be virtual The insurer cited the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in its announcement about the Dec. 12 event. “All of us at Centene are deeply saddened by Brian Thompson’s death and want to express our support for all of those affected. Health insurance is a big industry and a small community; many members of the CenTeam crossed paths with Brian during their careers,” Centene CEO Sarah M. London said in a news release. “He was a person with a deep sense of empathy and clear passion for improving access to care. Our hearts are with his family and his colleagues during this difficult time.” Centene Corp. has grown in recent years to become the largest insurer in Medicaid, the state- and federally funded program that covers care for people with low incomes. Insurers manage Medicaid coverage for states, and Centene has more than 13 million people enrolled in that coverage. UnitedHealth Group says it’s focused on supporting Brian Thompson’s family The insurance company also said it’s focused on ensuring the safety of employees and assisting investigators. “While our hearts are broken, we have been touched by the huge outpouring of kindness and support in the hours since this horrific crime took place,” the company said. NY Mayor Eric Adams provided no new information on investigation’s progress during interviews But he said Friday that he’s confident police will arrest the shooter. “We are on the right road to apprehend him and bring him to justice,” Adams said on TV station WPIX. Hours after the shooting, UnitedHealthcare removed photographs of its executives from its website Later, it removed their names and biographies entirely. Investigators believe the suspect may have traveled to NY last month on a bus that originated in Atlanta Police and federal agents have been collecting information from Greyhound in an attempt to identify the suspect and are working to determine whether he purchased the ticket to New York in late November, a law enforcement official said. Investigators were also trying to obtain additional information from a cellphone recovered from a pedestrian plaza through which the shooter fled. Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass The fatal shooting of Brian Thompson while walking alone on a New York City sidewalk has put a spotlight on the widely varied approaches companies take to protect their leaders against threats. Experts say today’s political, economic and technological climate is only going to make the job of evaluating threats against executives and taking action to protect them even more difficult, experts say. Some organizations have a protective intelligence group that uses digital tools such as machine learning or artificial intelligence to comb through online comments to detect threats not only on social media platforms such as X but also on the dark web, says Komendat. They look for what’s being said about the company, its employees and its leadership to uncover risks. ▶ Read more about the steps companies take to protect their leadership Police test DNA and fingerprints on discarded bottle as they hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer Police said Thursday they found a water bottle and protein bar wrapper from a trash can near the scene of the ambush and think the suspect bought them from a Starbucks minutes before the shooting. The items were being tested by the city’s medical examiner. The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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U.S. job growth surged in November after being severely hindered by hurricanes and strikes, but a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.2% pointed to an easing labor market that should allow the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again this month. The labor market’s resilience is driving the economy, with the closely watched employment report from the Labor Department on Friday showing solid wage growth last month. The economy created 56,000 more jobs in September and October than previously estimated. “Today’s payroll report reinforces the case for a Fed cut in December, but without inciting any meaningful worries about the labor market,” said Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 227,000 jobs last month after rising by an upwardly revised 36,000 in October, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast payrolls would gain 200,000 jobs following a previously reported rise of 12,000 in October. Estimates for the job gain ranged from 155,000 to 275,000. Job growth has averaged 172,000 per month over the past three months. The acceleration in employment gains was led by healthcare, with a rise of 54,000 jobs spread across ambulatory healthcare services, hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities. Leisure and hospitality payrolls increased by 53,000 jobs, which were concentrated at restaurants and bars. Government employment increased by 33,000 positions, lifted by gains in state government. Manufacturing payrolls rebounded by 22,000 positions as the end of strikes at Boeing BA.N and another smaller aerospace company boosted transportation equipment jobs by 32,000. Social assistance payrolls increased by 19,000 jobs. But the retail sector shed 28,000 jobs, mostly reflecting losses at general merchandise retailers. Electronics and appliance retailers, however, added 4,000 jobs. The labor market reeled in October from Hurricanes Helene and Milton as well as the aerospace strike. The initial October payrolls count also likely had been curtailed by a shorter collection period of responses to the survey of establishments from which payrolls are derived. The initial response rate for the establishment survey was 47.4%, the lowest reading since January 1991 and well below the 69.2% average for October in the past five years. The collection period for the responses was only 10 days, on the lower end of the normal 10 to 16 days. U.S. Treasury yields fell after the release of the data. The dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies. U.S. stocks opened higher. The increase in the jobless rate after holding at 4.1% for two straight months reflected weakness in household employment. The smaller household survey from which the unemployment rate is compiled showed a decline of 355,000 jobs. About 193,000 people left the labor force in November. That pushed the labor force participation rate, or the proportion of working-age Americans who have a job or are looking for one, down to 62.5% from 62.6%. Financial markets saw a roughly 89% chance of a quarter-percentage-point rate cut at the U.S. central bank’s Dec. 17-18 policy meeting, up from 72% earlier, CME Group’s FedWatch tool showed. The Fed has lowered interest rates by 75 basis points since September, when it launched its easing cycle. Its policy rate is now in the 4.50%-4.75% range, having been hiked by 5.25 percentage points between March 2022 and July 2023. Strong wage growth should continue to fuel consumer spending and keep the economic expansion on track. Average hourly earnings increased 0.4% last month, matching October’s gain. In the 12 months through November, wages advanced 4.0% after rising by the same margin in October. With the economy continuing to expand at a healthy pace, inflation stuck above the central bank’s 2% target and uncertainty about the policies of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, the outlook for further rate cuts in 2025 is unclear. Business sentiment perked up in the aftermath of Trump’s victory in the Nov. 5 election on hopes of less regulation. But his promises to raise tariffs on imports and carry out mass deportations of migrants have raised concerns of higher prices and disruptions to the labor market. Traders are betting on another two rate cuts next year, with a better-than-even chance of a third reduction in borrowing costs by the end of 2025. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Lucia Mutikani; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Paul Simao)
NoneCalifornia voters have approved Proposition 34, a measure from an apartment trade group that aimed to restrict spending by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, which has bankrolled several rent control initiatives and criticized the measure as unconstitutional revenge. The Associated Press called the initiative Wednesday evening. According to the California Secretary of State, the measure is ahead 50.8% to 49.2%. As written, Proposition 34 applies to healthcare providers who have spent more than $100 million in any 10-year period on things besides direct patient care and have run multifamily housing with more than 500 “high-severity health and safety violations.” If a healthcare provider meets that standard they would be required to spend 98% of their revenues from a federal prescription drug program on direct patient care. The measure was sponsored by the California Apartment Assn., whose campaign committee said the new rules could apply to multiple organizations and noted the initiative’s language did not name any specific group. In the weeks before the election, much of the advertising in favor similarly did not name a specific healthcare provider, but emphasized Proposition 34 would save taxpayers money while also increasing spending on patient care. However, the apartment association did single out the AIDS Healthcare Foundation by name as a target during the campaign and no other health organization has such a well-publicized history of operating housing with health and safety complaints and spending money on things other than direct patient care. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has bankrolled three initiatives to dramatically expand rent control in recent years, including Proposition 33 on this year’s ballot. All of those measures were defeated , but forced the real estate industry to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in opposition. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, or AHF, earns most its revenue off the federal drug program at question. The program, known as 340B, requires drug makers to sell their drugs at discounts to certain healthcare providers, who then turn around and charge health insurance companies more for the drugs. According to California’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, the program is supposed to enable providers like AHF to serve more low-income patients, but the law “does not directly restrict how providers spend their revenue from federal drug discounts.” Proposition 34’s restrictions could hamstring AHF’s ability to fund additional rent control measures or operate apartments it owns in and around Skid Row, which have been beset with vermin infestations, elevator failures and other problems, according to a Times investigation published last fall. In a statement, AHF president Michael Weinstein said that the organization would continue to fight for renters. “The results of Propositions 33 and 34 prove only one thing: If billionaires spend more than $170 million lying and confusing voters, they are virtually guaranteed to win,” Weinstein said. What happens next is unclear. Prior to the election, AHF unsuccessfully sued to take Proposition 34 off the ballot, arguing it was unconstitutional because it so singularly targets the organization. However, one legal expert previously told the Times courts generally are reluctant to remove measures before an election and that there was a “good chance” a judge would find the measure unconstitutional if it passed. In an email, AHF spokeswoman Jacki Schechner said that organization would decide on what legal action to take once it sees how the law will be applied. The Yes on 34 campaign declared victory last week, before the race was called by the Associated Press, saying voters took action to close a “loophole” that allowed healthcare organizations to spend money meant for patients on “luxury condos, CEO bonuses, naming rights on sports stadiums, and political campaigns.”
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and for many it will rapidly pass in a flurry of shopping, gift wrapping and, maybe, snow. But The Daily Progress is reminding the greater Charlottesville community that some things are here to stay. One of them is the Santa Fund for Schoolkids, the Christmastime charitable campaign that The Daily Progress has run since 1894 and is marking its 130th anniversary this year. The Santa Fund is one of the oldest newspaper-run charities in the entire U.S., if not the oldest. Established by founding publisher James H. Lindsay two years after the newspaper’s first edition, the Santa Fund collects donations every year to provide vouchers for local families to purchase the essentials their children need but too often go without. “Much has fortunately changed since the Lindsay family founded The Daily Progress in 1892 and established the Santa Fund two years later. But much unfortunately remains the same,” said editor of The Daily Progress Reynolds Hutchins. “Too many of our children see Christmas come and go without even the bare essentials: shoes, socks, glasses, coats, books and medicine.” Hutchins “Any child who goes wanting is one child too many, and in our corner of Virginia, 12.6% of the population lives below the poverty line,” he continued. Today, the Santa Fund is a joint collaboration between Charlottesville’s newspaper of record, radio station WINA and the United Way of Greater Charlottesville. The trio work together to serve children in need across Charlottesville and the surrounding counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson and Orange. They have raised roughly $4 million since that partnership was forged. Till “As we mark 130 years of the Santa Fund’s extraordinary legacy, we are reminded of the profound impact the campaign has had on the lives of schoolchildren in the Charlottesville area,” said Daily Progress publisher Kelly Till. “This is more than a campaign – it’s a commitment to our communities’ future.” Last year, the Santa Fund raised $199,135.05. While falling short of its $250,000 target — in a year marked by a precipitous drop in charitable giving nationwide — the fund still managed to assist more than 1,700 children. This year’s target is $225,000. It’s an ambitious goal, but one that Ravi Respeto, president of the local United Way chapter, believes is achievable. Respeto “It has been a program that has always raised money for itself, because it’s so popular and it’s been in our community for so long,” Respeto told The Daily Progress. “Families really look forward to contributing to this program. Also, people love to make a gift in memory or in honor of those people or pets that are really meaningful to them.” Financial contributions ranging from $50 to $75,000 will fund one-time vouchers distributed to the parents or caretakers of children in need, who are identified by teachers, guidance counselors and other school officials. Families can then use the vouchers to shop at one of several participating retailers, including Kid-to-Kid, Marshalls, Shoe Show and TJ Maxx. The store sends the receipt to the United Way for reimbursement, and all the while, the children are entirely unaware they are the beneficiary of any charity. “It’s a pretty seamless program; it doesn’t make a child feel like they have a special circumstance or they don’t even realize that their family, their parents, can’t afford those things,” said Respeto. “It kind of gives the family an easy way to address the needs of their children without it feeling like they’re being singled out.” While the charitable initiative is focused on meeting some of the basic needs for children in the area, the broader priority is on improving their early education experience. “A kid doesn’t just need a coat in December, he needs shoes in March,” Markiana Smith, the local United Way’s engagement and belonging manager, told The Daily Progress. “We understand that kids cannot learn if they don’t have the resources to learn, so I take this as a step in the right direction to early education.” Smith Smith is in charge of operating the Santa Fund, which provides assistance year round. But the holiday season is the busiest for Smith, whose responsibilities include opening, reading and transcribing the hundreds of heartwarming notes attached to every donation to the fund, often made in honor of family, friends, neighbors, pets and heroes. Last year, a $500 donation was made “in honor of the USPS letter carriers delivering for your in spite of trying conditions,” while another $52.50 gift was contributed “in memory of Tigger the tiger cat, every kid deserves a coat.” “These great little notes that are just out there for people in the community to realize that we’re only as strong as our community is strong,” said Respeto. “[The] fabric of community is built by people coming together and pulling the resources, and that’s what Santa Fund represents.” This “warm and fuzzy dynamic” that becomes palpable among the donors, organizers and recipients of the Santa Fund is part of what has allowed the charitable campaign to continue raising hundreds of thousands of dollars every year for well over a century, according to Respeto. Hutchins agreed. “That this charity has raised $4 million since The Daily Progress partnered with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville is admirable,” said Hutchins. “That this charity has not just survived but thrived for 130 years is remarkable. There is evidence this may be the oldest newspaper-run charity in the entire country. That is not only a testament to the good work of The Daily Progress and the United Way, but the good hearts in our community.” Those interested in donating can do so online at thesantafund.org or via the post by mailing a check to Santa Fund for Schoolkids, 200 Garrett St., Suite I, Charlottesville, VA 22902. This year, for the first time ever in honor of the fund’s 130th anniversary, the names of donors will be published in The Daily Progress and every one of its subsidiary newspapers in Central Virginia, including the Orange County Review, the Greene County Record, the Madison County Eagle and the Rural Virginian. “The days are shorter, colder and harder for all of us. I know how easy it is to see the numbers at the gas pump, to read the bank statement, to watch the stock ticker rise and fall, and then draw the purse strings tight,” said Hutchins. “But I beseech our readers, our neighbors, to remember that we only make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. “Let us honor Christmas in our hearts as its founder, himself a child, instructed us, ‘Give. ... For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.’” Emily Hemphill (540) 855-0362 ehemphill@dailyprogress.com @EmilyHemphill06 on X Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. 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WALTHAM, Mass. , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, Granahan Investment Management, Inc. (GIM), a majority employee-owned boutique investment manager and small-cap equity specialist, has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments , the global news source of money management and institutional investing. The 13 th annual employee survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry. Based in Waltham, Mass. , GIM was founded by investment professionals with a passion for small-cap growth equities and a focus on bottom-up stock selection. GIM is also known for its commitment to diversity in the investment management industry as a founding member of the Wall Street Diversity Accelerator (WSDA), formed in 2019. "We have built a collaborative culture over the past four decades where everyone can come together and do their best work in an environment that fosters diverse views and accountability," said Jane White , CEO of Granahan Investment Management. "It is gratifying to see how our employees' commitment to success leads to better outcomes for our clients. It is an honor to be recognized again by Pensions & Investments for our efforts and results." "As their employees attest, the companies named to this year's Best Places to Work list demonstrate a commitment to building and maintaining a strong workplace culture,'' said Julie Tatge , editor-in-chief of Pensions & Investments . "In doing so, they're helping their employees, clients and their businesses succeed.'' This year, Pensions & Investments partnered with Workforce Research Group, a research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and their employees. The first part, worth about 20% of the evaluation, consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part, worth about 80% of the evaluation, consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies. For a complete list of the 2024 Pensions & Investments ' Best Places to Work in Money Management winners and profiles of the top firms across size categories, go to http://www.pionline.com/BPTW2024 . About Granahan Investment Management Granahan Investment Management, Inc. (GIM), founded in 1985, is a small cap equity specialist with broad employee ownership and approximately $2.9 billion in assets under management and advisement as of Sept. 30, 2024 . The firm offers U.S. micro cap, small cap, and SMID strategies as well as global small-cap strategies for institutions and high net worth individuals worldwide. For more information, visit www.granahan.com . Media contacts: Margaret Kirch Cohen / Rich Chimberg Newton Park PR, LLC +1 847-507-2229/+1 617-312-4281 [email protected] / [email protected] SOURCE Granahan Investment ManagementNone