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Israel's military carried out a series of devastating strikes on targets connected to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen . Three ports along the western coast and Sanaa International Airport came under attack on Thursday. Jets bombed the Hezyaz and Ras Kanatib power stations as well as military infrastructure in the ports of Hodeidah, Salif and Ras Kanatib. A total of three people were killed and 11 others were injured during the bombardments. Two died in the strikes on the airport and one person was killed at one of the ports. Unverified video footage circulating on social media shows what appears to be one of the ports engulfed by a raging inferno. The head of the World Health Organisation narrowly escaped death, as he waited for his flight to depart Sanaa airport moments before the attack. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was about to board a flight from Sanaa with UN and WHO staff when "the airport came under aerial bombardment". "One of our plane's crew members was injured," he wrote in a post to his X account. He added: "At least two people were reported killed at the airport. "The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge - just a few meters from where we were - and the runway were damaged." Dr Ghebreyesus said he and his colleagues were safe and sent "our heartfelt condolences" to the relatives of those who died. Israel's prime minister confirmed the attacks, vowing to carry out more until the "task is complete". Benjamin Netanyahu said: "We are determined to sever this terror arm of Iran's axis. "We will persist in this until we complete the task." The Israeli attack appears to be in response to a Houthi missile strike on Tel Aviv over the weekend, which injured 16 people.
Prospera Financial Services Inc Sells 3,231 Shares of Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS)The two sailors killed in the have been identified as Nick Smith and Roy Quaden. or signup to continue reading Mr Smith, 65, from South Australia, was sailing on Bowline when he was struck by a sail boom, a pole at the base of the sail, on the first night of the race. Mr Quaden, 55, from Western Australia, was onboard Flying Fish Arctos when he was struck by the yacht's boom. A sailor on Porco Rosso was rescued after they were swept more than a kilometre from their boat in the early hours of the morning. Bowline owner Ian Roberts said Mr Smith was a "great friend and a very fine and experienced yachtsman". "In very difficult sailing conditions, crew member Nick Smith was hit by main sheet in a gybe that threw him against a winch," Mr Roberts said. "Despite immediate CPR administered by the crew, Nick was unable to be resuscitated," he said. "Nick was a very valued crew member and a very experienced sailor. Having completed 4 previous Sydney Hobart's, numerous yacht deliveries and the around the world 'Clipper Race Yacht' race. "He was also a regular competitor in the Hamilton Island Sailing Regatta. Having sailed many thousand miles with Nick, the Skipper and crew of Bowline are devastated with this loss." Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron said Mr Smith was an "experienced crew member with this being his 5th Sydney to Hobart Race. "On behalf of the Commodore, Flag Officer, Management Committee, Members and Staff we extend our condolences to Nick's family, friends and the crew of Bowline at this tragic time." Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) vice commodore David Jacobs said the two-day race would continue despite the "tragic situation". "It's a very close community and on a boat itself, they train together, they live together, they cook together, they do everything together. It would be devastating, absolutely, as we are devastated," he said. Prime minister Anthony Albanese offered his condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of the crew members. The Sydney to Hobart is an Australian tradition, and it is heartbreaking that two lives have been lost at what should be a time of joy. "Our thoughts this morning are with the two sailors that tragically lost their lives in the Sydney to Hobart race overnight," he said. NSW Police was notified at 11.50pm on December 26 that a 55-year-old on Flying Fish Arctos had suffered a serious head injury. The injury was caused by a sail boom and the crew member couldn't be revived after fellow sailors performed CPR. The yacht was rerouted to Jervis Bay, NSW. Police were contacted again two and a half hours later, at 2.15am on December 27, with reports that a 65-year-old Mr Smith from South Australia on Bowline had died after being struck in the head by a sail boom. Bowline stopped at Bateman's Bay on the morning of December 27. "Flying Fish Arctos was sailing approximately 30 nautical miles east/south-east of Ulladulla when the incident occurred," the race organisers said in a statement. NSW-based 50-footer Flying Fish Arctos, built in 2001, had 12 crew members on board. "Bowline was approximately 30 nautical miles east/north-east of Batemans Bay and crew members administered CPR," CYCA said. South Australia's Bowline was competing in her third Sydney to Hobart race. Mr Smith was sailing with Reid Bosward, Melanie Bushby, Paul Greaves, Troy Mohler, Anthony Pennington, Paul Senior, skipper Ian Roberts and navigator Peter Hutchison on Bowline. Porco Rosso sailor Luke Watkins survived the first night of the race after he was swept overboard in the early hours of the morning. The 37-year-old crew member was rescued after being washed about 1.2 kilometres from their boat, the CYCA vice commodore said. "That is one of the most terrifying experiences that you can have, and this was at 3.14 am, so it was at night, which makes it tenfold more scary," he said. The sailor activated his personal location beacon that sent a satellite message to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). "AMSA sent out a plane to start searching, NSW Police were ready to dispatch a boat and a helicopter and a boat in our fleet was diverted to try and help with the search," the vice commodore said. "Fortunately, the boat from which the crew member fell was able to retrieve that crew member and they are healthy and well." NSW Police said Mr Watkins was in the water, 51 nautical miles off the coast of Australia, for an hour before he was rescued. On the morning of the second race day, December 27, the CYCA vice commodore said 17 yachts had retired after two had mainsail damage, three were dismasted and the other yachts suffered "various equipment failures". He said 87 boats out of 104 remained in the race. The vice commodore said the Bureau of Meteorology advised organisers to expect strong to gale-force winds before the race started. "These fleets can handle those winds easily. They're ocean races, they're used to those winds. It was not extreme conditions," he said. "Currently there is about a 25 knot northerly wind. Being a northerly wind, it is behind the boats and pushing them down the coast. "The lead boats were experiencing speeds of between about 25 and 30 knots, so they're travelling extremely fast. "The sea was not unusually large, from the information I have received." The yacht race continues as leading boats are expected to arrive at Hobart's Constitution Dock late on December 27 or early on December 28. Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement
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Kim Kardashian accused of photoshop fail as her famous derriere looks different in mirror reflection Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By JUSTIN ENRIQUEZ and TERRY ZELLER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 13:18 EST, 25 November 2024 | Updated: 13:24 EST, 25 November 2024 e-mail 18 View comments Kim Kardashian was accused of photoshopping in one of her latest Instagram posts as fans noticed that her reflection in the mirror looked a bit different . The 44-year-old reality star - who was seen filming her new Ryan Murphy show All's Fair - took to her Instagram Story to share an image of herself in a white powersuit. However a fan on the KUWTK Snark subreddit accused her of a photoshop fail writing: 'Mirror, Mirror on the Wall. Oops! She forgot to photoshop the mirror. Reality photobombed her photoshop ph***ery.' The poster wrote 'the mirror doesn't lie' as they posted images of Kim herself and the reflection arguing that there was some doctoring. Another commenter even shared a zoomed in on the shadow which appeared to have much slimmer behind. The comment section was flooded with people who roasted the star as one wrote: 'Her a** is HUGE here and she’s clearly photoshopped thinner, so imagine how big it must really be now....' Kim Kardashian was accused of photoshopping in one of her latest Instagram posts as fans noticed that her reflection in the mirror looked a bit different Others felt like it was purposely done for attention. A commenter wrote: 'She didn't forget and we're falling for it. Bad photoshop and rage-bait is all that they have left for attention and headlines.' Read More Kim Kardashian displays legs in red fishnet stockings on set of Ryan Murphy show All's Fair She has been busy filming Ryan Murphy ’s highly anticipated series All’s Fair in Los Angeles on Sunday. The reality star-turned-actress, who captivated audiences with her recent appearance on American Horror Story , donned the white powersuit from her social media on set. Kim flaunted her toned legs in bold red fishnet stockings, pairing the striking white ensemble with sleek, raven hair styled in Old Hollywood-inspired curls . She oozed movie star charisma as she shot scenes alongside co-star Niecy Nash. The series, which follows an all-female law firm, boasts a powerhouse cast, including Sarah Paulson , Naomi Watts , and Teyana Taylor. Kim is also reportedly serving as an executive producer on the upcoming drama. The 44-year-old reality star - who was seen filming her new Ryan Murphy show All's Fair - took to her Instagram Story to share an image of herself in a white powersuit Another commenter even shared a zoomed in on the shadow which appeared to have much slimmer behind Kim and Ryan first teamed up for American Horror Story: Delicate, which premiered on September 20, 2023. In this groundbreaking series, Kardashian took on her first major scripted role as Siobhan Walsh, a character facing the surreal and disquieting challenges of pregnancy. Read More Kim Kardashian poses with Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Niecy Nash and Sarah Paulson on All's Fair set Following her performance in AHS, Kim signed on for Murphy's upcoming project, described as a high-end, glossy and sexy adult procedural called All's Fair . All's Fair was first announced in December, the first series under Murphy's new overall deal at Disney. The show will follow Kim playing the powerful divorce lawyer in Los Angeles , who runs a successful all-female law firm. All's Fair is created by Jon Robin Baitz (Brothers & Sisters, Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans) and Joe Baken. It's reportedly partly inspired by Kardashian's actual lawyer, Laura Wasser, who represented her in divorce proceedings with Kanye West and Kris Humphries. Halle Berry was forced to drop out of the show's A-list cast due to a scheduling conflict just days after her addition was confirmed. She has been busy filming Ryan Murphy ’s highly anticipated series All’s Fair in Los Angeles on Sunday She was also expected to be among the show's executive producers. Kardashian, her mother/manager Kris Jenner and Murphy will all executive produce with Baitz and Baken. Jamie Pachino, Laura Greene, and Richard Levine will also serve as writers and executive producers. Close also serves as an executive producer along with Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, and Scott Robertson. For Kardashian, stepping into the role of a lawyer feels particularly fitting, as she is actively pursuing a legal career in real life—having passed the baby bar exam last year, she is now preparing for the full bar exam. Kim's advocacy for criminal justice reform began in earnest in 2017 when she championed the cause of Alice Johnson, a woman serving a life sentence for a non-violent drug trafficking offense . Initially, Kardashian reached out to Ivanka Trump to bring attention to Johnson’s case. This advocacy culminated in a meeting with former President Donald Trump , where she passionately campaigned for Johnson's clemency. Kim and Ryan first teamed up for American Horror Story: Delicate, which premiered on September 20, 2023 Kardashian’s efforts paid off in June 2018 when Trump granted Johnson a pardon, leading to her release from prison after more than 20 years . Inspired by this success, Kardashian has since expanded her advocacy to include other individuals facing similar injustices , such as Kevin Cooper, who has been on death row for over three decades, and Julius Jones, a man wrongfully convicted of murder. Through her ongoing efforts, Kardashian has established herself as a prominent voice in the movement for criminal justice reform, using her platform to raise awareness and effect change for those trapped in a flawed system. In May 2022, during the inaugural season of her family’s Hulu show The Kardashians, Kim captured the moment she discovered she had passed the 'baby bar' law exam . Sitting in her car with her friend and publicist Tracy Romulus, Kardashian logged into her online account to check the results of her third attempt at the challenging test. The emotional revelation marked a significant milestone in her journey to becoming a lawyer, reflecting her determination and commitment to her legal education. 'Everyone told me this was the impossible way and there was no way I would ever pass this test, and I did,' she later said in an interview confessional. 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This time, the start was not problematic. The rest of the game, however, was troublesome. And now, with one-quarter of the 2024-25 season completed, the worrying questions being asked about the Rangers are existential in nature: Who are they? And what are they? “Our whole goal here is to make sure that we’re a team that is hard to play against and hard to get stuff by,” defenseman Braden Schneider said after the Rangers dropped their third straight game in a 5-2 loss to the Blues on Monday night at the Garden. The Rangers fell to 12-7-1 overall and 5-4-1 at home, which prompted another question for Schneider: Are the Rangers still developing their identity or have they gotten away from it? “I’m not sure,” Schneider said. “I think we’re working toward something that we know we can achieve and I think we’re going to keep grinding away at that until we get there.” To be fair, there are 62 games remaining for the Rangers to find themselves. But the overarching issue is that the structure and style implemented last year appears to be missing. “We’re giving up too much,” Peter Laviolette said. The Rangers were outshot 43-29 by a Blues (10-12-1) squad that was playing its first game under coach Jim Montgomery, who was hired Sunday — five days after being fired by the Bruins. During his availability following the morning skate, Laviolette bemoaned the way the Rangers had started their last two games — the 3-2 loss to the Flames on Thursday night and Saturday night’s 6-2 blowout defeat in Edmonton. But truth be told, the Rangers did have a relatively quick start, as they had a 10-5 advantage in shots 6:25 into the game. But the final 53:35 proved to be vexing as the Blues outshot the Rangers 38-19. “We’re not going to win games giving up 40, 50 shots,” Laviolette said. “It’s got to be much tighter.” Brayden Schenn’s semi-breakaway goal 1:12 into the third period helped St. Louis break a 2-2 tie. The sequence leading to Schenn’s winner began with Justin Faulk stripping Mika Zibanejad of the puck behind the St. Louis net. With the teams skating four-on-four, Scott Perunovich jumped on the turnover and sprung Schenn, whose fourth of the season beat Igor Shesterkin (38 saves) to the stick side. Zack Bolduc scored his second of the game 7:13 later to put the game out of reach. Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter with 2:45 left ended the scoring. “Give up a goal to start the third period and I didn’t like the response after that,” Laviolette said. “We need more response because it’s not good enough.” The Rangers took a 1-0 lead 8:47 into the game on the first of Will Cuylle’s two goals. Twenty-nine seconds after the Rangers’ second power play of the first period came to an end, Cuylle was credited with his eighth goal of the season. The play began with Kaapo Kakko firing a shot from the half wall that deflected off Zac Jones’ stick before it ricocheted off Cuylle’s leg and in between Joel Hofer’s legs. The lead lasted for all of 2:58. Jordan Kyrou tied it at 1-1 with his seventh of the season at 11:45 off a behind-the-net feed from Schenn, who had intercepted Zibanejad’s pass behind the goal line intended for Jacob Trouba. Bolduc’s first of the season 4:30 into the second period put the Blues ahead, 2-1. The Rangers were unable to break out of their end of the ice due St. Louis’ heavy forecheck to start the period, and it was costly when Bolduc flipped a quick shot that eluded Shesterkin. “We weren’t able to get out of our own zone as cleanly as we would have liked,” Schneider said. The Rangers drew even nearly three minutes later when Cuylle slammed a one-timer past Hofer (27 saves). Rangers rookie Brett Berard recorded his first NHL point on the goal as he was credited with the secondary assist. “I don’t know if [there was] anything good,” Artemi Panarin said, when asked if there were any positives the Rangers could glean out of the loss.Feds suspend ACA marketplace access to companies accused of falsely promising ‘cash cards’
From PSX highs to debt traps: Pakistan's economic reality in 2024Rex Ridgeway said he’s volunteered at his granddaughter Joselyn’s schools since she attended kindergarten at El Dorado Elementary in the San Francisco Unified School District. When Joselyn graduates from Lincoln High School in the spring, Ridgeway will wrap up his terms as Lincoln’s parent-teacher association president, debate-team coach and chess coach, marking the end of an era in which Ridgeway has been a fixture within SFUSD as a volunteer, community organizer and education advocate. He chaired SFUSD’s Citizen Bond Oversight Committee and currently serves as executive vice president of the the California State PTA’s second district, its San Francisco chapter. Ridgeway has also served on the Student Success Fund advisory council, Lincoln High School site council and SFUSD’s recent math-policy focus group, which is charged with helping the district reimplement eighth-grade algebra. Ridgeway was one of a group of advocates who sued the school district to reintroduce the subject in middle school and then went on to lead a citywide campaign to place the matter on the March 2024 ballot, which passed. Needless to say, it has been a busy 13 years for the retired stockbroker. “When I started [volunteering at El Dorado], it was fun,” Ridgeway told The Examiner. “I had a lot of fun with the kids.” He said the PTA group then was “mostly moms,” and he was “one of the few if not only grandparents and certainly [only] African American.” Ridgeway said he felt compelled when his granddaughter entered kindergarten because he “had the time,” having just retired, but he was quickly discouraged by the lack of participation from other families. He said he recognizes it isn’t easy to devote time to volunteering, then or now, but that the consequences of not doing so can put students at a disadvantage. “Immediately, I saw that parents did not know what goes on in their kids’ classrooms, school sites and at the school district,” he said. “And then I found that the biggest challenge was keeping the Board of Education informed and, at the same time, held accountable to the decisions they were making.” Ridgeway pointed to SFUSD’s decision to stop offering eighth-grade algebra , which he said outraged many parents since it was implemented in 2014. His granddaughter was affected by the now-reversed policy and had to double up on algebra and geometry courses in ninth grade to qualify for more advanced courses later. “She’s always been good at math, so why should I let the school district mess over her academic career?” Ridgeway said. SFUSD officials said the policy set out to level the playing field and increase state-administered math-aptitude test scores among its Black and Latino students. Instead, Ridgeway said, underrepresented student populations were victims of the policy. He called getting the course back into middle schools one of his proudest moments. Ridgeway and his fellow organizers had the support of the majority of The City’s Board of Supervisors. Prop. G was placed on the March 2024 ballot , giving voters the chance to weigh in on whether algebra should be offered in eighth grade. It was approved by more than 80% of voters. “I take great satisfaction in that we’re righting a wrong for parents who maybe don’t even know that [the policy] ever existed, or that if you don’t take algebra I in the eighth grade, you can’t get into calculus later on,” he said. But much of Ridgeway’s work as a volunteer over the years has been focused on increasing both transparency from the district and participation from students’ families. As previous chair of the district’s Citizen Bond Oversight Committee, a state-mandated volunteer oversight group, Ridgeway helped put SFUSD’s bond spending under a microscope. He was recognized as CBOC Member of the Year in 2022 by the California Association of Bond Oversight Committees. The San Francisco Democratic Party named him The City’s 2024 “education hero.” Ridgeway was nominated for the award, which recognizes a resident education advocate or volunteer, by local party Chair Nancy Tung. “In years past, the party has honored retiring legislators, political figures, and elected officials,” Tung told The Examiner. “This year, I felt like we should be shining a light on the everyday people who have been working to make San Francisco a better place, [including in] education.” The gala committee selected Ridgeway “because of his steadfast commitment to public education and the betterment of it,” Tung said. But even as his granddaughter is set to graduate from high school, Ridgeway said there’s still work to do. The Student Success Fund Advisory Council is where his biggest challenge currently lies, Ridgeway said. With the recent passage of Proposition J, The City will now create an Our Children, Our Families initiative to track spending from the Student Success Fund, which provides grants to schools to implement academic excellence or social- and emotional-wellness programs. Nearly $20 million in Student Success Fund grants was available for schools to apply to earlier this year, but “approximately one-half of the schools [that qualify] did not apply,” leaving $11 million available, Ridgeway said. Those funds could support tutoring services, mental-wellness hubs and various other initiatives to benefit students, but many schools are missing the window of opportunity before applications close in 2026. The conduit between the Department of Children, Youth and their Families — The City department that administers Student Success Fund grants — and individual schools is the school site councils, state-mandated group s tasked with identifying student needs and areas of improvement at individual schools. “Every single [SFUSD] school has one, they are required by law,” Ridgeway said. He said Lincoln High School, where he serves on the school site council, is a “picture-perfect” example of what one should look like. “We have 12 members on the council, and four of them are kids,” he said. “I wish all of them could be like that. A lot of these schools in the Bayview and the Mission, they don’t have robust school site councils like Lincoln. But those [councils] are calling the shots.” The district’s new superintendent, Maria Su — who previously led DCYF — has been an engaging partner in his mission to publicize the Student Success Fund grant-application process, Ridgeway said. “There’s a tight tie there,” he said. “That’s going to help us make sure that other schools going forward get their money.” Ridgeway’s years of experience volunteering with SFUSD undoubtedly rubbed off on Joselyn, who was appointed by Mayor London Breed to The City’s Youth Commission. She has said she plans on studying business and finance in college. Ridgeway said he doesn’t plan to fully stop volunteering once Joselyn graduates. He said he hopes Su and the Board of Education are able to fix the district’s operating budget and focus on special education, “with the end goal of making SFUSD a place where parents believe that their kids will get a great education.” “Let’s do it,” he said. “The clock only ticks in one direction. 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Build Asia 2024 fosters global deals and innovation in construction sector A female participant speaking at Build Asia exhibition. — Build Asia website/File KARACHI: The 18th edition of Build Asia 2024 saw significant business activity, with over 100 deals finalised between foreign and local companies. These agreements covered heavy machinery, innovative building technologies, climate-friendly developments, and more. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1700472799616-0'); }); According to the organisers, exhibitors from 10 countries, including China, Russia and Iran, participated in the event, which attracted around 28,000 visitors from the real estate sector and 42 related industries. These sectors included aluminium, brick, cement, glass, marble, paint, steel, tiles and transportation. The three-day exhibition also featured the PropTech Convention, where stakeholders from the property and construction sectors conducted seminars and panel discussions addressing core and emerging issues in the industry. Vice President of Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan Farhan Anis highlighted Build Asia 2024’s role in revitalising the country’s construction sector. He emphasised the active participation of key stakeholders and policymakers in driving the sector’s growth. He noted that Pakistan’s housing deficit, exceeding 10 million units, could be addressed through innovative strategies and greater involvement of financial institutions. Emerging concepts in interior design and innovative electrical solutions introduced by foreign exhibitors also have the potential to influence commercial and residential trends domestically. The construction sector remains pivotal to Pakistan’s economic development, contributing over 2.5 per cent to the GDP and employing more than 7.0 per cent of the workforce. The event provided a critical platform for sustaining growth in the sector, fostering collaboration, and facilitating knowledge exchange. It also served as a dynamic networking hub, enabling professionals, investors and policymakers to connect, share ideas and forge strategic partnerships, Anis added.Craft, Suter score 18 as Miami (OH) knocks off Siena 70-58
Kirk Herbstreit's dogs have become the highlight of many College GameDay broadcasts. This week, the popular ESPN show travelled to Ohio State University, ahead of the No. 2 Buckeyes' college football match-up against the Indiana Hoosiers. And Herbstreit's dog, Peter, looked right at home. In fact, he might have been a bit too comfortable - causing chaos during Pat McAfee 's Kicking Contest. The mini game, in it's second season, sees a fan attempt a 33-yard field goal in front of a large crowd live on ESPN. If they successfully complete the kick, they are awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars from McAfee himself. This week, a contestant stepped up with a rather unique attempt. Carson, wearing an Ohio State Buckeyes hoodie, tried to convert the kick with no shoes on. His decision impressed McAfee, who raved about the 'barefoot' attempt. But as he stepped up to make a $400,000 kick - which would win $200,000 for himself and $200,000 for charity - Carson was iced by Peter the dog. Herbstreit's pup made his presence felt, strutting around the kicking area. "Jeez, Peter, you're icing this kick... You've got no chance, you've got Peter all in your brain, this is a part of kicking," McAfee said, while Herbstreit joked that the dog was ready to block the attempt. Unsurprisingly, with so much going on, the kick was fluffed. But spotting a moment of TV gold, McAfee decided to up the ante, offering a second kick for $500,000. "With the dog, the people, the barefoot, your first attempt was wonderful. Can you put it through now?" the former NFL star asked. The answer? No. Carson's second kick was worse than his first, and the $500,000 prize was not claimed. "This guy sucks, that's what I thought," McAfee concluded, adding that he will donate $100,000 to charity regardless. Perhaps there was too much going on for the poor kicker, especially with Peter causing chaos. But we're expecting to see a lot more of him moving forward. Herbstreit's late dog, Ben, became an internet sensation over the last year as he regularly featured on Thursday Night Football and College GameDay broadcasts. The analyst documented his trips across the nation with Ben on social media, and fans fell in love with the 10-year-old golden retriever as he made himself at home by the desk or in the booth. Sadly, Ben passed away earlier this month after a battle with cancer, but that doesn't mean Herbstreit is on his own. He has now made his younger dog, Peter, his travel companion - and the puppy is already fitting right in.
By Bharath Rajeswaran (Reuters) -India’s benchmark indexes fell marginally at the start of the week, dragged by information technology and auto stocks, in thin volume trade ahead of the end of 2024. The Nifty 50 shed 0.16% to 23,775.1 points as of 9:56 a.m. IST, while the BSE Sensex was down 0.14% to 78,585.56. Seven of the 13 major sectors fell. The broader, more domestically focussed smallcaps and midcaps were little changed. “Persistent concerns such as sustained foreign institutional investor outflows, diminishing expectations of U.S. rate cuts in 2025 and a lack of major domestic triggers amid the year-end are weighing on market sentiment,” said Mandar Bhojane, research analyst at Choice Broking. India’s benchmark indexes rose about 1% last week after dropping about 5% in the prior week, their worst fall in 30 months, as the Federal Reserve’s projection of fewer rate cuts in 2025 lowered the appeal of emerging market assets. Asian shares edged lower on Monday as high Treasury yields challenged lofty Wall Street equity valuations while underpinning the U.S. dollar near multi-month peaks. Information technology companies, which earn a significant share of their revenue from the U.S., shed 0.7% on the day, amid sustained foreign outflows due to elevated Treasury yields. Auto shares lost 0.5% ahead of the monthly sales data due later in the week. Among individual stocks, JSW Energy climbed 6.6% after the power producer announced a definitive agreement to acquire renewable power company O2 Power Midco Holdings. Vodafone Idea rose 2.6% after telecom department dispensed with the requirement of submitting bank guarantees for spectrum acquired through auctions. Electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric Mobility lost 3% following the resignations of two senior executives. Choice Broking’s Bhojane expects the market to remain subdued in the near term as investors await triggers such as monthly auto sales data and the December quarter earnings. (Reporting by Bharath Rajeswaran in Bengaluru; Editing by Varun H K and Mrigank Dhaniwala) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );MGIC Investment stock hits 52-week high at $26.53 amid growth
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NEW DELHI, Dec 30: The Indian IT industry steps into 2025 with hope and optimism of improved tech spending and stronger deal pipeline as businesses across-the-board take bold AI bets, but all eyes are on global macroeconomic cues as well as the US’ stance on trade and high-skilled immigration as President-elect Donald Trump returns to White House next month. With Q2 report card of most IT heavyweights fuelling hopes of an improved client demand over the coming quarters – industry pundits predict a notable rebound in growth and profitability metrics materialising by late 2025 or the second half of FY26, if all goes well. Experts also expect tech M&A counters to buzz right through 2025, with big data, cloud and Gen AI (Generative AI) acting as major draws for companies with takeover appetites. Meanwhile, the IPO market – heady from 2024 highs – seems all primed up for yet another blockbuster year as a slew of tech startups are readying for a market debut to capitalise on euphoria. Sindhu Gangadharan, chairperson of IT industry association Nasscom says a full rebound in tech and discretionary spending is projected by late 2025, provided global macroeconomic conditions stabilise and geopolitical tensions ease. “The year 2024 witnessed a steady but uneven recovery in demand for tech services, with strong growth in areas like AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Companies are increasingly prioritising investments in these transformative technologies to enhance efficiency and resilience,” says Gangadharan, who took charge at the helm of Nasscom this year. After creating a stir in 2024, Generative AI is now at a “transformative inflection point” and poised to redefine industries and fuel global innovation. While tech sector is broadening its services to include GenAI-powered analytics, intelligent automation, and personalised customer experiences, the non-tech sectors are expected to face significant disruption, with GenAI transforming marketing, operations, R&D and other operations. Businesses, says Gangadharan, are likely to prioritise investments in cloud migration, AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) applications, as well as cybersecurity solutions as they plan for a resilient and future-ready infrastructure. Companies too are scaling up hiring in areas of AI skills, machine learning, generative AI (GenAI), and cybersecurity as these technologies become core to digital transformation strategies. Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South Asia sees a robust demand for specialised roles in AI, data science, and cybersecurity, within the Indian IT services and tech domains. “The focus will be on upskilling and reskilling the workforce to meet evolving technological demands. We will also see a significant rise in talent and opportunities within Tier 2 cities, reflecting a broader geographic distribution of tech talent,” he observes. Gangadharan believes that 2025 will be all about accelerated tech adoption, increased IT budgets, continued recovery in BFSI, retail, and healthcare verticals among others. Cloud migration and AI solutions will drive larger deal pipelines, positively impacting profitability, she said. While the order book/revenue contribution from Gen-AI deals so far is limited, it is likely to pick up over the medium term as overall technology adoption becomes more pervasive, Deepak Jotwani, Vice President and Sector Head, Corporate Ratings at ICRA said. While some green shoots have been sprouting in recent quarters, a marked recovery is expected by second half of FY2026, Jotwani further said, adding sectors such as BFSI have seen some recovery in past months but manufacturing and retail are yet to pick up pace. Akhilesh Tuteja, Partner and Head, Clients and Markets at KPMG in India is of the view that discretionary spends in tech could begin returning “more robustly” by late 2025 as global companies stabilise growth and invest in digital capabilities. For now, the management commentary remains cautiously optimistic for the export-led tech industry (Infosys and HCLTech raised sales forecast for FY25), and back home a sensational year of IPOs has ensured that scores of start-ups and digital businesses are queueing up for listing next year, to take advantage of extraordinary market rally. Following in the footsteps of Swiggy and FirstCry, startups such as Zepto, Bluestone, Ecom Express, PhysicsWallah, InCred Finance, Ola (mobility), PayU, Ather, boAt, Pine Labs, are reportedly eyeing a public issue. “The (IPO) momentum is likely to sustain given the continued buoyancy in the Indian capital markets,” notes Jotwani. After being in the grip of harsh and prolonged funding winter, startup space saw some pick-up deal momentum. “The funding scenario in 2025 is likely to be better than 2024. Investors will be cautiously optimistic and will continue to focus on due diligence, favour sustainable business models and innovation, especially targeting underpenetrated markets,” Atul Monga, CEO and cofounder of Basic Home Loan says. The year logged its fair share of controversies – founders engaged in open and public spats (Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal Vs comedian Kunal Kamra), faced backlash over their endorsement of long work hours (Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy, Indian-origin CEO of AI startup Greptile, Daksh Gupta) and became the target of online hate over social media posts on unrealistic workplace expectations. The tech space presented picture of contrasts, oscillating between rapid highs and sudden lows. Quick-commerce companies surged ahead competing for dominance, while the likes of Paytm and Byju’s – once posterboys of Indian startup ecosystem – struggled to navigate challenges on multiple fronts. As q-comm companies Zepto and Blinkit reshaped consumer habits and redefined ecommerce landscape, some established players embraced rapid delivery models. Flipkart forayed into quick commerce with ‘Minutes’ and Amazon is launching 15-minute deliveries starting in Bengaluru. Year 2024 saw the tech sector walk the delicate balance between innovation and survival. Social media platform Koo, which had pitched itself as a rival and viable alternative to Twitter (now X) shut down with co-founders penning a heartfelt note about tough decisions and little yellow bird bidding adieu, and cryptocurrency platform WazirX’s became the epicentre of a USD 230 million crypto heist that exposed the fragile nature of tech infrastructure. Indian startups took on the might of tech world goliaths like Google, who also came under increased scrutiny from competition watchdog. Earlier this year, founders of prominent Indian startups called out Google for removing many desi apps from Playstore over disagreements on US tech major’s billing policy, and the acrimonious faceoff ended when Google restored the apps back following the Indian Government’s intervention. Competition Commission (CCI) stepped up the heat on big tech firms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Meta, and Apple. India’s antitrust watchdog slapped a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore on social media giant Meta for unfair business ways with respect to WhatsApp privacy policy update done in 2021. The Commission also issued cease-and-desist directions and directed Meta and WhatsApp to implement certain behavioural remedies within a defined timeline. “The regulatory developments in 2024 have been encouraging, particularly in how regulators have approached the industry’s broader perspective. We anticipate the regulatory landscape in India to become more intense in 2025,” Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) noted. (PTI)